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Serving Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Commerce, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Norwalk, and Pico Rivera • 74,000 Homes Every Friday • May 1, 2015 • Volume 30, No. 9 • LosCerritosNews.net Valley Christian Alumna ARTESIA AND OPERATION CLEAN SLATE UNVEIL MURAL HMG-CN Investigation Kenna on Verge of Commerce City Council Debut Single, Album Secretly Initiates By Loren Kopff Litigation to Recall For three years at Val- Councilman Argumedo ley Christian High School, Vote takes place while Commerce Kenna was Mayor pro tem Baca Del Rio is committing p r i m a r i l y fraud against the city; her friend City known for Attorney Eduardo Olivo stands to earn being a var- hefty fees during litigation. sity member of the girls By Brian Hews b a s k e t b a l l team. But she also had another talent that The mural at the A.J. Padelford Community and Teen Center was a collaborative effort Hews Media Group-Community News she has used to her benefit and now it’s between the city and residents as a reminder to create traffic safety. The city partnered has learned through a public records request paying big dividends. with Operation Clean Slate on the project. Photo by Tammye McDuff. that, during an April 21 closed session meet- Kenna is set to debut her first self-titled ing, Mayor Lilia Leon, Mayor pro tem Tina album, “Kenna”, later this year. But her Baca Del Rio, and Councilmembers Ivan first single, “Do You Love Me”, is slated to By Tammye McDuff and environmental sustainability through Altamirano and Oralia Reballo voted 4-0 to be released in late May or early June. All of water conservation.” use a little known law to initiate a recall at- this is coming less than a year since Kenna A very special mural was unveiled this Operation Clean Slate is a community tempt against recently elected Councilman graduated from V.C. past Tuesday afternoon at the Artesia Parks beautification program to involve students and top vote getter Hugo Argumedo. “I’ve always loved music; music has and Recreation Department located at the in painting murals with a message for been a big part of my life since I was Teen Center at AJ Padleford Community their community. The company is based young,” Kenna said. “I’ve been singing for Center. in Costa Mesa but creates the murals in See COMMERCE page 13 a very long time, since I can remember. I The mural is a collaborative effort be- many Southern California cities. “We want started vocal lessons my sophomore year tween the city and residents as a reminder to bring all people together in a common Artesia City Council and that’s when I met Tim.” to create traffic safety The city partnered project to enhance community and im- She is referring to Tim Carter, who is with Operation Clean Slate on the project. prove communication,” states Howard, basically a jack of all trades in Kenna’s Artesia Parks and Recreation Program “this requires, team work, communication Grants Restaurant Live new up and coming career. He is, among Coordinator, Jose Martinez stated, “our and rubbing elbows.” other things, her vocal coach, producer and goal was to encourage safe driving, pre- Howard had an epiphany one day while Entertainment Permit manager. When Kenna was a junior and vent crashes, remind teens not to text while driving down the 405 freeway. “I drive the while she was taking vocal lessons from driving and above all else, save lives.” The 405 freeway all the time and when I spot- By Rico Dizon Department held a contest within the mem- Carter, he asked what she was going to do. ted that white concrete wall with the red bers of the Teen Center and choose several At the time, Kenna didn’t know what her lettering on it, I immediately understood The Artesia City Council during its last plans were but decided to pursue a music renderings to combine together. the cry for help behind it.” Howard recalls, regular meeting in April unanimously ap- project. Last year over 6,000 people died due to “ I remember going into neighborhoods proved a resolution granting a long-term Kenna, who had played basketball since texting and driving related crashes. Thou- and asking why kids would tag property live entertainment permit to Azon Restau- the age of five, began her interest in music sands more were injured. Operation Clean that did not belong to them.” The answer rant located at 11612 South Street. at the same time. But her life began to go Slate teamed up with State Farm Insurance, Howard received was one he will never The restaurant faces the huge parking in many directions shortly after graduat- the City of Artesia Parks and 15 local stu- forget, “these kids wanted to see their name lot of the commercial shopping center at ing from Valley Christian Middle School. dents to create a traffic safety mural. the South side of South Street in Artesia. That’s when she transferred to the Renais- Operation Clean Slate began in 1993 on something. They wanted to be noticed.” Howard wanted the change the ‘me’ thing The permit would enable the dine-in sance Performing Arts School in Long as a solution to the multi-million dollar restaurant specializing in authentic Fili- Beach where she stayed less than a month graffiti vandalism issue. Owner and CEO, into a ‘we’ thing. In the majority of these murals, graffiti does not return. Howard pino cuisine, to operate a karaoke and/ because her father, who began having brain Michael Howard formulated a program or DJ playing selected music inside the aneurysms while she was in middle school, commented, “these kids now have a sense that involves youth in hands-on activities, restaurant from 5:00 in the afternoon until passed away. It was at that point that Kenna of pride and ownership in the murals. I channeling their talents and improving the 12:00 midnight. transferred back to V.C. to be closer to her have seen it time and time again, they will community. Azon Restaurant has been operating older sister, Vanna. She also wanted that typically leave the mural alone.” Howard remarks, “We involve students solely as a dine-in and banquet restaurant Christian foundation that V.C. offered. in the creation of brightly colored murals To date, Operation Clean Slate has for the past several years from 7 a.m. to 9 Kenna was also going through a rebel- that beautify school campuses and com- partnered with over 25,000 volunteers and p.m. , Tuesday thru Sunday. lious stage in her early teen years because munities. These murals require teamwork. produced over 970 murals at 400 schools In his written report and recommenda- of the trials she was facing at home. Before The painted images we create contain posi- throughout Southern California and in 6 tion to the City Council, the city's Admin- her father passed away, her parents were tive, beneficial, and educational messages other countries. istrative Services Director Pradeepkumar going through a separation and she wasn’t to promote topics like good nutrition and For more information on this mural and Elayath noted, "Azon has a clean business healthy eating, wellness, pedestrian safety, other operation clean slate projects visit See KENNA page 10 prevention of drug and tobacco use, fitness www.OperationCleanSlate.com See ARTESIA page 12 2 MAY 1, 2015 HewsMediaGroup.com TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 LA MIRADA HIGH HOLDS TEST DRIVE FOR STUDENT-BUILT ELECTRIC VEHICLE orwalk-La Mirada Unified night riding to participating students. marked its 10th Annual “Zero “This was a great opportunity to NEmissions: Bike, Walk to School heighten environmental awareness not Day” by showcasing a student-built, all- only at La Mirada High, but throughout electric vehicle on April 24 at La Mirada our entire community,” NLMUSD Board High School. of Education President Jesse Urquidi said. It was all part of the District’s Earth “Congratulations to the La Mirada stu- Day celebration, where students, district dents for organizing an exciting event to and community members came together commemorate Earth Day. I’m proud of to raise awareness for the threat that tail- their interest in green technology and their pipe emissions pose to the environment. environmental activism.” Planned by La Mirada High’s Model The event also included a display of United Nations/Environment Programme, “Clean Cars,” including one built right on the event aimed to reduce the school’s campus. carbon footprint by encouraging students Members of La Mirada High’s Electric La Mirada High students (l-r) Nicole Tate, Vincent Nava and Kevin Park at the Earth and staff say “no” to gasoline-based auto- Vehicle Club test drove their student-built, Day Celebration with an electric car they built with fellow LMHS Electric Vehicle Club motive transportation by walking, biking, highway-ready electric vehicle in the members. or riding in zero-emission vehicles for the school’s front parking lot. The only sound day. Participants submitted pledge forms as the engine switched on were shouts and Vehicle Association President Jim Mc- the green tech industry,” McCarty said. detailing the number of miles walked/ applause from fellow students, teachers Carty, Assistant Principal Joseph Powers, “Building the Switch EV was not only biked for the day, which will enable stu- and community members as they watched and ROP EV instructor Ilya Berkan. Past an exciting project for these students, it dents to calculate how many CO2 pounds the car circle the parking lot. years’ Earth Day events have featured stu- will provide a hands-on experience with were offset by their efforts. Using funds from a $20,000 grant from dent-built solar and electric powered bikes this technology for future students, since Teachers greeted students walking and the California Teachers Association Green and electric go-carts, but this was the first it can be assembled and dis-assembled biking to school in support of the cause, Jobs Project, the EV Club purchased a year an electric car was assembled. each year,” said La Mirada High teacher holding signs proclaiming “No to Vehicles “Switch vehicle kit” and students built the “They did a terrific job. It’s great to and EV Club adviser Norma Williamson, Today,” and awarded pedometers, pencils, vehicle in after-school sessions under the see students learning how electric engines who secured the grant. water bottles, bike bells and lights for direction of Southern California Electric work and actually gaining job skills for Interim Superintendent Shattuck said plans are underway for a formal ROP electric vehicle class to be offered to stu- dents next year. “This project exemplifies our District’s commitment to opening all kinds of path- ways to exciting and in-demand careers for our students,” Shattuck said. As for the future of La Mirada’s Switch EV, the students hope to license it with the DMV and drive it on the highway – that is before it gets taken apart for next year’s students to re-assemble. Deadline For Applying for La Mirada Kiwanis Scholarship
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The Friends of the Cerritos Library Cerritos, CA – The Community Family will hold its spring book sale May 1-3 Guidance Center (CFGC) has selected Los in the Cerritos Library Skyline Room. A Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe as Friends of the Cerritos Library members- the first recipient of its’ Protector of Chil- only presale will be held on Friday, May dren Award. The award will be presented 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. The book sale will be the evening of May 11, 2015 at the 25th open to the public on Saturday, May 2 Annual CFGC Golf Tournament held at from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A “Fill a Bag for $3” Los Coyotes Country Club. event will take place on Sunday, May 3 “Supervisor Knabe has been a leader from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in California in fighting child abuse” said Membership to the Friends’ group will Steve Vicencia, President of the CFGC. be available at the door on Friday evening, “His Safe Surrender Program, John – Sham- May 1. The cost of memberships for indi- ing Program and many other programs are viduals is $10, $15 for families, $25 for a testament to his resolve on child abuse”. organizations and corporations and $100 Cerritos Mayor Pro Tem George Ray for a lifetime membership. also praised supervisor Knabe for his work A great selection of fiction and non- with children. “Don’s commitment to fight fiction books will be available at bargain child abuse, and his never-ending efforts to Meals On Wheels volunteers meet at the La Mirada Activity Center to prep and bag prices. Come early for the best selection. make a child’s life better is inspiring and meals to get ready for delivery. Sections of the Cerritos Civic Center he deserves this award”, said Mayor Pro parking lot will be undergoing mainte- Tem Ray. Meals On Wheels La Mirada began in ing service, and we encourage all La Mira- nance during the book sale. Free parking The Community Family Guidance April of 1975 as a way to ensure the elderly, da residents in need to sign up,” says Com- will be available in the two-level under- Center, headquartered in Cerritos is a non- ill, disabled, or those in recovery received ground parking structure located in the munity Services Supervisor Lisa Montoya. profit company that provides child abuse nutritious food. Now, 40 years later, Meals Civic Center. Parking will also be avail- “The volunteers give family members of prevention programs throughout Los An- On Wheels continues to serve the residents able in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter clients peace of mind in knowing their geles County, and a continuum of mental of La Mirada. During this time, 2,361 cli- Day Saints parking lot located next door loved ones are being looked after each health services; prevention, early interven- ents have been served, and volunteers have to the Cerritos Library at 17909 Bloom- day.” tion, treatment and education. The CFGC delivered over half a million meals. Meals field Avenue. The meals are currently prepared and also provides parenting education, school On Wheels has 90 volunteers and five de- Cerritos Library is located at 18025 packaged by Lascari’s Restaurants and are based services and referrals to community livery routes. Bloomfield Avenue in the Cerritos Civic available for delivery Monday through Fri- resources. The service provides a helping hand Center. For more information, call Pad- day. Options are available for one or two mini Prabhakar at (562) 916-1389 Tickets for the Golf Tournament, din- and a caring heart in a time of need so resi- ner and the award ceremony are still avail- dents may remain self-sufficient in their meals per day and the cost for one meal a able by contacting the CFGC at (562) 924- homes. The Meals On Wheels motto “Ser- day is $4.50 and $8 for two meals per day. Get breaking news! 5526 or by email at cfgc.golftourney@ vice With Friendship” is embodied by car- For more information, please call the Like us... gmail.com. You can also register on line by ing volunteers who use their own cars and Meals On Wheels office at (562) 943-0037 Los Cerritos clicking on the Events tab at www.cfgcen- fuel in service to their clients. between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday Community Newspaper ter.com. “Meals On Wheels provides an amaz- through Friday.
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These toxins include chemicals like mous Goldilocks name especially among This commercial compared E-cigarettes formaldehyde, lead, nickel, and acetalde- Hello? Filipinos has resurfaced in Cerritos. This to tobacco products. The comparison hyde. The reason these chemicals are very Doesn’t everyone know that the Bern- time, with a grand opening of its bakery made me wonder what is in E-cigarettes harmful is that when it enters the body the stein's paper (BP) ‘leases’ space from and restaurant in a big commercial center and what is the big fuss about. I was under chemicals traveled through the brain, or- Artesia Mayor Tony ‘Lambada’ Lima? on Artesia and Norwalk Boulevards. the assumption that smoking E-cigarettes gans and lungs, just like any other tobacco It was Lima who helped spearhead "This is our second second effort to were safe because it contains no tobacco. product. the "No on AA" campaign, taking mil- restart the Golden Renaissance of Gol- E-cigarettes are defined as electronic California is 1 out 7 states that have re- lions of dollars away from our children, dilocks here in Southern California and cigarettes that are battery-operated prod- strictions on the sale of E-cigarettes to mi- when nearly every other school bond we are continuing to grow and expand ucts designed to deliver nicotine, flavor, nors. More than 16 million children live measure passed in SoCal. our presence both in North America and and other chemicals that turn into an aero- in states were they can buy E-cigarettes. Didn’t everyone know that the BP around the world," said Louie Ortiz-Luis, The biggest concern to all Californians harmed our children of ABCUSD during president, Goldilocks Retail Group Opera- should be on how E-cigarettes are adver- the Bond election with their unethical, tion for Southern California. The company tised on television, social media, and bill- unbalanced, reporting and editorials, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary boards. Currently there are no restrictions most of which were knowingly untrue? next year. Catherine Doesn’t everyone notice Kimsey and on how e-cigarettes companies marketed Goldilocks bakery & restaurant has Bernstein pandering to Carol ‘free lunch’ Grant Wieder the devices. The advertisements promote been existing for many years around town, Chen and her groupies, while smiling and originally in the City of Artesia on Pio- a “cool” factor to smoking the devices. posing for photos with the students of neer Boulevard near the corner of Artesia Candy and fruit flavors promote a tasty ABC in the BP, whom she sold down the Blvd. Then, it moved to Cerritos at South Attorney & sensation while you smoke which makes river to support her cronies who didn’t Street and Gridley Avenue until that store it appealing for minors to start smoking. want to pay their fair share of property changed its name to Leelin Bakery & Cafe Mediator Teen use of e-cigarettes surpassed the use tax on their many, many property hold- in early April of 2014. Probate, of traditional cigarettes. More than twice ings? During last week's grand opening of Wills & Trusts as many 8th and 10th graders reported us- Yes, the election is over, but we are the new Goldilocks in Cerritos which was ing e-cigarettes than traditional cigarettes Conservatorship, better than needing to lie, deceive, tearing attended by Cerritos Mayor Carol Chen to- and 17 percent of 12th graders reported down campaign signs. We should be set- gether with members of the City Council, Guardianship, currently using e-cigarettes versus the ting positive examples to our kids. and Philippine Consulate General in Los Dispute 14 percent using traditional cigarettes. E- BP and zero ethics, that’s old news." Angeles Leo Herrera-Lim, Milagros Yee, Mediation cigarettes are similar with tobacco prod- [email protected] 84, one of the original founders of Gold- ucts, it is hazardous to allow the purchase ilocks that begun in the Philippines almost 562- of these products to minors and also al- 50 years ago, said, "This all started with me low people to smoke these in public areas. Cerritos Special and my sister Clarita baking in our family 404-4039 Policy makers questioned how to address kitchen in Manila. The business venture e-cigarette use in public spaces, how to tax Olympics Host Town has grown into something bigger." e-cigarettes, and how to keep e-cigarettes "We are just delighted to have the Gol- dilocks name once again in Cerritos," said out of the hands of children. Congratulation to our City on being E-cigarettes are causing damage to the Mayor Chen while Fil-Am City Coun- selected to host the special Olympics. community because there are no regula- cil Member Mark Pulido had this to say, Since my days as Mayor in a wheel- tions. There are many safety concerns due "One of the best places to learn more about to the hazardous chemicals that e-ciga- chair, Cerritos has worked very hard to Filipino culture and cuisine is here at Gol- rettes contain, which make them danger- make the city handicapped friendly and dilocks." Philippine Consulate General tNOT SATISFIED WITH ous for people to inhale and smoke around to welcome the disable community. Herrera-Lim noted on the familiarity and comfort that the Goldilocks brand has pro- others. Smoking E-cigarettes will lead YOUR CURRENT HOUSE vided Filipinos everywhere. to serious health implications; therefore, Alex Beanum, PAYMENT? Todate, there are 465 Goldilocks stores strict regulations are needed. A bill intro- former Mayor City of Cerritos all over the Philippines, 11 in California, duced in January 2015 called Senate Bill tBIG BANK TURNED YOU one in Las Vegas, three in British Colum- 140 will help by setting strict regulation to DOWN? bia, Canada, and five in Thailand. "Suc- e-cigarettes. It will benefit by decreasing Letters and website submissions cess is the result of preparation, hard work I can help you with that. youth smokers and second-hand smoke. and learning from failure, remarked Mrs. The next step for California residents is to are not necessarily Yee's son Robert who share the Goldilocks contact your local legislature to help ap- DeAnna Allensworth the views of the Editor. vision to have 500 stores worldwide by prove this bill. Passing this bill will help Broker - Advisor Letters can be submitted to 2016. to improve the health of individuals, fami- [email protected] or One customer has noted that at the Phone: 562-533-5600 lies, and the community. mailed to PO Box 788, back of Goldilocks recipe book it reads, www.CenturionMF.com Yesenia Rojas Artesia, Ca., 90702 "We clarify that Leelin is not in any way CA DRE 01443787 Masters Candidate- affiliated and connected with Goldilocks NMLS 206457 University Of Southern California and its products."
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By Tammye McDuff wards the City’s Special Olympics world Games Host Town Program. As Special Olympics host city, Arlene Salazar, Director of Parks and Downey will provide meals, accommoda- Recreation stated, “This is what makes tions, and training facilities for approxi- Downey great. This is another one of our mately 100 Special Olympic athletes this organizations that has supported our ef- summer. forts in other events, but more specifically Several local business have partnered tonight they are contributing to the Special with the City to welcome these partici- Olympics. We are pleased to be able to pants. Confirmed organizations include use some of their space; not only their Coca-Cola, Kaiser Permanente, Downey funding and they will also be presenting Chamber of Commerce, Downey Family some special items to the athletes.” YMCA, Kiwanis, and Downey Federal “It is very important for us at DFCU to Credit Union. help further promote activities within the “This is one of the really neat things community,” commented DFCU President about being Mayor,” stated Luis Marquez, and CEO Ray Mesler. “I get to recognize those organizations The Special Olympics Opening Cer- SPECIAL OLYMPICS DONATION: (l-r) Fernando Vasquez, Downey Federal that contribute to our great city." emony will be held July 25, 2015 at the Credit Union CEO Ray Mesler and Jackie Sweida, VP of Operation, Councilman A certificate of recognition was Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, site of Roger Brossmer, Mayor Marquez, Arlene Salazar, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented to the Downey Federal Credit the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games, and is Councilman Sean Ashton, Mayor Pro-Tem Alex Saab. Photo by Tammye McDuff. Union for their contribution of $7,500 to- expected to attract over 80,000 spectators.
debris in the street or a pothole that needs DOWNEY UNVEILS repair, a resident can take a smartphone photo and send that along with the message Dodger Stadium Express to fix it. Residents can also report litter, il- MOBILE APP legal signs and other issues directly to the now – Service from Union Station city’s Customer Service Department. The and Harbor Gateway Transit Center. By Tammye McDuff app allows a resident to write a description or comment and take a photo to attach to For every daily issue residents face, the report. “This enables citizens to help whether using a GPS or finding a restau- us keep up with various issues in a timely rant, you can be certain there will be a manner,” said Husain, “people can make a mobile app for it. As more cities begin ex- report on the spot while they’re thinking ploring the benefits of digital tools, mobile of it. It’s an easy way for citizens to report apps are quickly becoming a platform for problems, and it assists us in ensuring a civic engagement. 90 percent of the popu- good quality of life in Downey.” lation totes a cell phone and more than half Registration is required, but reports can Metro Briefs use a smartphone. The phone, as govern- be made anonymously. GATEWAY CITIES ment officials have found, is the quickest The app also allows people to see way to connect with local residents when it where other reports have been made, and comes to anything from crime alerts to vot- view and post comments. When the prob- Go Metro to See the Dodgers ing reminders. In efforts to continually up- lem is addressed, a customer service repre- Want to reach Dodger Stadium faster this season? Now date and brand the city of Downey, Senior sentative will send an email to the report- you can Go Metro to Union Station or Harbor Gateway Civil Engineer, Ahmed Husain introduced ing citizen. Transit Center and connect with the Dodger Stadium the City’s Mobile Phone App to Council, Both of these apps are free and in Ap- Express. Your Dodger ticket is good for the fare! For Tuesday April 28, 2015. ple or Android formats. The new app will be designed similar more information, visit metro.net/dodgers. Brossmer added, “We are using tech- to the city’s hotline: Residents can report nology to redefine and expand how resi- problems like potholes or graffiti by snap- Sexual Assault Awareness Month dents can access their local government, ping a photo, tagging the location, and our growing list of mobile apps will pro- April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and Metro sending a report through the app. Users vide a convenient way to engage with the reminds you that the “LA Metro Transit Watch” security receive a tracking number and can monitor City.” app is a quick, easy and anonymous way to communicate when the city fixes the issue. Authorities The app will be available in the Apple directly with law enforcement about suspicious activity at sometimes take as little as a day to send a and Android Store by late May or early response. If there is fire hydrant flowing, a Metro station or onboard a bus or train. Find the free June 2015. app in the App Store or Google Play Store.
Blue Line Upgrades Project Work continues on Metro’s $1.2 billion Blue Line overhaul. Stations are receiving new tile, new audio/visual enhancements, fresh paint and more. Learn which stations 562-888-1496 are currently being worked on and check service advisories at metro.net/bluelineupgrades.
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