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Serving Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Commerce, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Norwalk, and Pico Rivera • 86,000 Homes Every Friday • June 19, 2015 • Volume 30, No. 16 • LosCerritosNews.net COMMERCE COUNCILMAN ALTAMIRANO MONTEBELLO CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE COULD PAY $110,000 IN CAMPAIGN FINES VANESSA DELGADO HAS TIES TO TOM CALDERON Councilman racks up 22 Political from January 2012 to December 2013 in Delgado also just recently CN discovered that Delgado, who began Reform Act violations. documents obtained by HMG-CN via the registered to vote in Montebello. looking for and eventually bought the Freedom of Information Act. house in Montebello in June of 2014, re- By Brian Hews Baca Del Rio Violations By Brian Hews cently registered to vote in Montebello Commerce Mayor pro tem Tina Baca just weeks before the filing deadline for A Hews-Media Group-Commu- Del Rio was fined $26,000 A Hews-Media Group- City Council candidates. nity News investigation has found for campaign finance -ir Community News inves- The relationship with Tom Cal- that current Commerce Council- regularities in 2011, tigation has found that deron was discovered via a recent man Ivan Altamirano, similar to charged with seven Vanessa Delgado, campaign flyer where Ms. Delgado HMG-CN exclusively reporting counts of violating HMG-CN the recently declared listed the location of her June 11, two weeks ago about Commerce campaign finance candidate for Mon- 2015 fundraiser as the “Delgado laws that occurred Residence” at 412 N. 10th Street, Mayor pro tem Tina Baca Del Rio’s Ivan Altamirano INVESTIGATIONS tebello City Council Vanessa Delgado 25 violations and possible $125,000 between 2007 and supported by current Montebello, Ca. 90640. in fines, is in violation of 21 laws related 2009. Montebello City Councilman A search on the address re- to the Political Reform Act (PRA) and is In their 2011 decision, the Jack Hadjinian, a candidate vealed the house was owned by Tom facing up to $105,000 in fines from the FPPC slammed Baca Del Rio who touts herself as a “Montebello Calderon, sold to Ms. Delgado on August Enforcement Division of the Fair Political saying, “Baca Del Rio received and home owner and a product of the lo- 8, 2014 for $555,000, well under market ignored repeated notifications and - re Practices Commission (FPPC). cal community,” has personal ties with value in the area. minders from the City Clerk of the City HMG-CN has learned that Altamira- the Calderon family, and in particular When questioned by email about pur- of Commerce concerning her obliga- no, Baca Del Rio, and current Commerce with former California Assemblyman chasing the house from Tom Calderon, tions to file campaign statements cov- Mayor Lilia Leon basically ran together Tom Calderon, who was indicted for Delgado responded, “my broker did the ering a period of July 1, 2005 to Febru- and were paying for each other’s cam- bribery and money laundering charges entire transaction, I had no idea who the ary 14, 2009. This indicates a pattern paign expenses. along with his brother Ron in 2014. owner was.” The violations cover the time period In the same investigation, HMG- See ALTAMIRANO page 10 See DELGADO page 10 La Palma Council Cerritos Kids Fight Cancer One Cup At A Time La Mirada City Council Approves Budget, More By Tammye McDuff. Adopts Balanced Budget Cuts in City Services Emphasizes public safety and capital improvements. By Rico Dizon Staff Report In a 3-2 vote, the La Palma City Coun- cil, during its June 16 meeting, finally ap- The La Mirada City Council has ap- proved the City Budget for 2015-16 fiscal proved the City’s budget for Fiscal Year year, but not without massive reductions 2015-16. Developed using the City’s in city services and the critical comments conservative approach to revenue fore- from former City Council members Ralph casting and prudent fiscal management, Rodriguez and Keith Nelson. the budget maintains public safety as the Rodriguez slammed city officials say- City’s top priority and also plans for a ro- ing, "it is pretty hard to follow the coun- bust capital improvements schedule. cil's discussions on the budget and I feel The City continues to offer basic ser- for every one of you. There is, however, a vices delivered by a dedicated staff that lack of leadership, most especially in Fi- remains 30 percent below historic staff- nance and Public Works." The ‘cool kids’ of Cerritos with their lemonade stand set up to raise funds to fight cancer ing levels. The City also continues to use For his part, Nelson had repeatedly in the memory of Alex Scott who died of neuroblastoma in 2004, they raised $695.00. contracted services to achieve cost effi- voiced his now infamous line, "If you are Shown are Alyson, Adrienne, Chris, Josiah and Josie. Photo by Tammye McDuff. ciencies while meeting the needs of the not afraid, what would you do to address community. the budget issue." Alexandra "Alex" Scott was born to ade stand to raise money for her doctors The General Fund operating revenues Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Goedhart Liz and Jay Scott in Manchester, Con- and help find a cure. for the 2015-16 fiscal year are projected at could not resist but to respond after a necticut on January 18, 1996, the second Her first “Alex’s Lemonade Stand” $40,630,059 with expenditures budgeted five-minute break called by Mayor Peter of four children. Shortly before her first was created, and, with the help of her at $40,547,158, including transfers. Kim. "It is quite insulting for Mr. Rodri- birthday, Alex was diagnosed with neu- older brother Patrick, raised an aston- “The adopted budget meets ser- guez to insinuate that the City Staff, who roblastoma, a type of childhood cancer. ishing $2,000 in one day. While bravely vice needs and ensures La Mirada remains prepared the budget, are not as proficient When she turned four, she told her parents fighting the disease, Alex continued to set a safe and thriving community,” says City she wanted to set up a front-yard lemon- up lemonade stands every year. She cre- Manager Jeff Boynton. “City finances are See LA PALMA page 13 See CERRITOS KIDS page 13 See LA MIRADA page 13
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For more in- formation please call 562.929.5580 TO ADVERTISE CALL 562-407-3873 HewsMediaGroup.com JUNE 19, 2015 3 However, the Punishers rallied in the SURF CITY SUMMER KICKOFF bottom of the fifth but not without a lit- tle bit of drama that caused a 20-minute delay. Shortstop Summer Bodkin (Ban- Artesia Punishers Gold ning High School) singled to right field, the second hit by the Punishers to that team challenged, ready point. Third baseman Racquel Manzo (La Habra High School/Felician College) for qualifying tournament was hit by a pitch and replaced by pinch runner Jessica Delgado (El Rancho High By Loren Kopff School/Manhattanville College). On the next pitch, pitcher Leah Gonzales (Ban- Bob Medina, the manager of the Arte- ning High School) singled to bring home sia Punishers 18 Gold travel softball team Bodkin. didn’t know if his team was ready for this Jasmine Higa (Apple Valley High weekend’s Premier Girls Fastpitch South- School/Monmouth University) then put ern California qualifier. Despite playing in down a bunt up the first base line and col- a pair of showcase tournaments on con- lided with the Sting first baseman before secutive weekends, he was worried that it she had a chance to pick up the ball. At might be too soon right after high school first, she was awarded first base but after in terms of getting all of his players back the umpires conferred with each other, on the same page. then a pair of Sting coaches, and finally As it turned out, the Punishers won Medina, the call was reversed. Eventually, all three pool play games in the Surf City Higa would reach on an error to load the Summer Kickoff tournament last Saturday, bases before Mia Wyatt (West Torrance then won a pair of playoff games before High School) singled to left field to tie the falling to the O.C. Batbusters, coached by contest. Gary Haning and Mike Stith 8-1 this past Manzo was walked to open the bot- Sunday at Artesia Park. Still, it was a very tom of the seventh inning and after Higa Shortstop Summer Bodkin of the Artesia Punishers 18 Gold team applies a tag on productive weekend for the Punishers, and Wyatt singled with one out to load the Jessica Kim of the Irvine Sting in the top of the sixth inning of a playoff game in the Surf who outscored their opponents 35-15. bases, the game ended when Alissa Cien- City Summer Kickoff tournament this past Sunday afternoon at Artesia Park. “I probably couldn’t ask for anything fuegos (Carson High School) singled to PHOTO BY ARMANDO VARGAS. better to happen this weekend than us left. She and Wyatt would each go two for being challenged constantly with good three and drive in a run. Baker (North Torrance High School) and School). The Punishers would collect teams,” Medina said. “Not only that, hav- “The kids found a way to win,” Medi- Manzo. eight hits in the game and despite the loss, ing calls that were out of the ordinary that na said. “They found a way to do this even Right fielder Kayla Hemni (South Tor- another positive came out of the weekend, changed it to the opponent’s favor, and though the game was a little…it was not rance High School/Chaminade Universi- which happened after the game with the our kids have to battle back. We did get a normal game. It was a different game. ty) would be safe on an infield hit, which Renegades. challenged and not only that, I was able They got back, fought it and put some allowed Wyatt to score in the second. The “What was really fortunate is we had to talk to the girls on how to stay focused good hits [together]. I was very impressed Punishers put the game away in the fourth Alyssa Cienfuegos verbal right now on with our plan at hand.” on that game and how they came back and as catcher Alexxis Ponce (Santa Fe High the phone before our last game to Odessa The Punishers defeated the (Carls- did that.” School/Portland State University) singled bad) San Diego Rebels 4-1, the (San (TX) College for a full ride scholarship,” Next up was a 5-1 win over the San to plate courtesy runner Breanna Larez (El Diego) Fearless 6-2 and the (Concord) Diego Renegades as Cienfuegos scattered Medina said. “We accomplished our goal, Rancho High School) and a single to left Lady Hawks 16-1 last Saturday before five hits, walked one and struck out one. field from Bodkin allowed Hemni (three and we accomplished another big goal beginning the playoffs with a come from The lone tally for the Renegades came in for four) to score the fifth run. which was competing at a higher level.” behind 3-2 win over the Irvine Sting this the top of the second when Hailey Boy- The Punishers will face the San Diego past Sunday afternoon. The Sting scored ett scored on a single from Kalalaelisa Hemni would score the team’s only Power Surge Gold team today in their first an unearned run in the top of the second Toomalatai. The Punishers scored twice run in the loss to the O.C. Batbusters when inning and added to its lead in the fourth in the bottom of the first on run scoring she came in on a third inning single from game of the PGF So Cal qualifier at Dia- inning on a home run from Jessica Kim. hits from second baseman Toshonnie shortstop Logan Miller (Lakewood High mond Valley Lake Community Park.
would have done a little better in pool play ent level of play in high school,” Danny our lineup can hit the ball,” Danny Guer- SURF CITY SUMMER KICKOFF we probably would have ended in a differ- Guerrero said. “When you play travel rero said. “That’s why we batted 11 today ent spot.” ball, every batter is a solid player, espe- Younger Artesia Punishers “No, I’m not in favor of that because cially when you’re playing top teams. So, because they all do something good for the it costs us a lot of animosity between par- it takes a little bit of time for everybody to team. When we get into big tournaments, ents and stuff like that regardless of how get back into the swing of things.” we have to have everybody hitting.” squad wins battle against it goes,” Canizales said. “That’s the way “My offense had been great through Danny Guerrero’s team begins action sometimes these tournaments work and this tournament,” Canizales said. “I knew 16-Under team that’s the way it falls. But if I had a choice [Henscheid] was tough. I’ve seen her. I’ve in the PGF So Cal qualifier against the to do it, I wouldn’t do it.” been on [the other] side of the dugout (Camarillo) So Cal Diamonds today at By Loren Kopff Guerrero’s team set the tone in the where I had to be on her side and coach Winchester Field. In the 16-Under divi- bottom of the first inning when short- her or help Danny Guerrero coach her.” LA HABRA-Last summer in the Pre- stop Karina Ibarra (Lakewood High Danny Guerrero’s team added to its sion, the Punishers, who were scheduled mier Girls Fastpitch National Champion- School) singled and went to second on a lead in the fourth when Chung reached on to be in the Stockton qualifier but backed ships, a pair of Artesia Punishers 14-Under wild pitch. Center fielder Erica Guerrero an infield single and pinch runner Anyssa out when their pitchers had finals, will travel softball teams squared off against (Kennedy High School) then sent a two- Ortega (La Mirada High School) moved open up against the Cal A’s-White team each other in an elimination game. It was run home run over the center field fence. to third on a double from Jazzmynn Loe Danny Guerrero’s team that knocked off Following an out third, baseman Rebecca (Los Alamitos High School). A sacrifice fly today at La Mirada Regional Park. the one managed by Anthony Medina. Chung (West Torrance High School) took from second baseman Danielle Lew (Los Guerrero was faced in a similar situa- the fourth pitch she saw from Ashley Ar- Alamitos High School) brought in Ortega. tion in the Surf City Summer Kickoff tour- mas (John Glenn High School) and sent On the next pitch, Henscheid singled to nament this past Sunday. But this time, his that to the same place as Guerrero’s long plate Loe. The final run came in the sixth Don’t Go Broke 14-Under team was pitted against the Arte- shot. That ended the day for Armas and when Ortega, who became a pinch runner sia Punishers 16-Under team, managed by was more than enough for her Henscheid. following Erica Guerrero’s single to right Paying the Armando Canizales and Guerrero’s team “I felt that she threw really good,” field, scored on a base hit from Loe. Erica came out on top 6-0 at La Bonita Park on Canizales said of Armas. “I think I should Guerrero went three for three in the game Nursing Home! a two-hitter thrown by Kendall Henscheid have rested her more because she pitched and 10 for 15 with nine runs batted in dur- (Huntington Beach High School). the whole game last night.” ing six games in the tournament. Save Up to $8,000 Despite two teams from different age While the three runs were all that the Following the game, the Punishers groups from the same program facing younger Punishers team needed, Hensc- knocked off the (Temecula) So Cal A’s 2-1 a month each other, Canizales and Guerrero admit- heid was showing why she is one of the behind a two-run home run from Berlyn ted they wished their teams had not gone top pitchers in the organization. She al- Carreon (Los Alamitos High School) and up against each other in the tournament. lowed only four runners and had only one six solid innings in the circle from Erica 16700 Valley View Ave. “We can do this any other time at our reach third base. Armas doubled to the Guerrero. Suite 160 home field and stuff like that,”- Guer right field gap with one out in the top of But in the semifinals, the team fell to La Mirada, CA 90638 800-414-6722 rero said. “I’d rather have us both have the second and third baseman Alexis Lo- the Corona Angels 16-Under team 8-5. a chance of advancing. So, I really don’t or 714-994-0599 pez (Los Osos High School) singled with Henscheid went seven for 15 and drove in [email protected] care for that. one out in the fourth. Henscheid struck out five runs in the tournament while Loe was “It’s always tough because you never six and walked one batter. five for 12 and drew five walks. 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Staff Report ing smart growth policy and equitable economic development for all Artesians. On Saturday, June 13th Artesia Mayor Born and raised in downtown Los Ange- Miguel Canales hosted over 50 friends, les, Canales is the son of immigrants from family members, and Artesians to for- Zacatecas, Mexico and is proud of his mally declare his intention to run for the American and Mexican heritage. Artesia City Council election in Novem- Canales earned his bachelor’s degree ber 2015. in American Studies from the University Mayor Canales focused on the contri- of California, Santa Cruz and his master’s butions he has made during his tenure in degree in Education and US history from office. He stated, “four years ago I asked Claremont Graduate University. you to join me on this journey to lead in In his position as Council Member, this beautiful City of Artesia. I have been Mayor Canales strives to use his position a voice for social and economic progress to improve the quality of life for all Arte- in the City of Artesia. Today, I am proud sians, by focusing on broad community- Artesia Mayor Miguel Canales [center second row] with family and supporters at his of the direction we are heading. I am run- wide initiatives that bring positive out- campaign kickoff event. Attendees included Artesia Councilman Ali Sajjid Taj, Cer- ning on a record of actions taken for the comes to the whole community. ritos Councilman Mark Pulido and ABCUSD Board Member Lynda Johnson. betterment of Artesia, but the journey is He has been a member and chair of not complete. I am asking you for four the Artesia Planning Commission prior a board member of the Local Government Mayor Canales is married to Veroni- more years” asserted Mayor Canales. to serving on the city council. Canales is Commission, and a delegate for his state ca Elizabeth Bloomfield and they have a Canales has served the City of Artesia, a member of the National Association of political party. Mayor Canales has been a nine-year old son, Henry William Canales. California since December 7, 2011. Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, a high school teacher for the last seventeen To hear more of Canales' vision and jour- Canales’ focus has been implement- member of the League of California Cities, years, teaching government and econom- ney you can attend the State of the City on ics at ABCUSD. June 24th at the Artesia DES, 12:30PM.
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Hernandez Omar I. Portillo Lupita Alaman Emanuel Castro Jasmine De Groot Vincent Tyrone Brown Maria Jose Hernandez Jocelyn Posada Angel Alcala Gracelle Casupang River De La Pena Shy Ann Brumby Vanessa G. Herrera Alejandra Puente Emelia Allen Manesy Ceja Cevallos Patrick De La Rosa Lisbeth A. Burgos La'Shawn La'Kee Hill Jhemari Alexis Lolarga Quintana Saeed Alvarado Justin Cha Gabriel De La Torre Ariel N. Burns Clarissa Huizar Joshua Zavicevic Quintanilla Cassandra Alvarez Seong Ho Chae Bea De Los Reyes Jennifer Cabrera Diana Yolanda Huizar Kimberly Quiroz Crystal Amalu Dylan Chan Ron Angelo Tamayo Cabrera Ralph Hunter III Margarita Ramirez Cueva See GRADUATES page 6 Eduardo Valentin Camarena Melanie Aryana Hurtado Brionna Lanise Randolph Caleb Richard Cannick Silvia Ibey Herbert Ivan Rank Sergio Benigno Cano Joshua Jermaine Ikpe Jack Anthony Razo Katherin Alejandra Carcamo Dariias Jordan Jackson Miguel Angel Razo Guadalupe Marbrisa Cardenas Marcus Johnson Pamela Louise Regudo Amanda Carvajal Alicia Juarez Ariel Reyes Destiny Rena Louise Casada Angel Michel Juarez Josue Antonio Reyes Kelly Jennifer Casco Seokwon Jung Nicole Angel Reyes Juan J. Castillo Diana Janeth Jusaino Ruben Rivas Sergio Castillo Martina Ivana Kim Angelica Rivera Diana Victoria Cea Devon Leake King Jose Antonio Rivera Breana Suzette Ceballos Francis T. Le Tatiana B. Roberts Kenneth Adrian Redis Cenidoza Chancy Leang Reyes Rocha Bryan Favian Cerros Jeff Lee Alondra Rodriguez Guillermo Cervantes Angel Alejandro Leija Cristian Andres Rodriguez Cynthia Gloria Chavez Carlos Leon James Michael Rodriguez Brian Cheam Jacob Paul Licas Miriam Rodriguez The City of Norwalk Charlie Chen Cyril Michael Licudine Veronica Rodriguez Ting-Yu Chen Richard Desean Xavier Lindsey Andrew Raul Rojano Christopher Chhou Jaydon Lloyd Logan Luis Angel Romero Henry Hong Choeung Brianna Lopez Ada Andrea Roucas Congratulates Karan Chopra Brianna Lopez Maureedell Delmolin Salveron Oliver P. Chou Cheniliz Lopez Karina G. Sanchez Ben Elliott Clayton Israel Lopez Noel R. Sanchez the Class of 2015 and their Families. Kaitlyn Rayann Conner Luis Gerardo Lopez Victoria Sanchez Timothy Conner Robert Anthony Lucero Rodolfo Sandoval Jamir Dante Cooper Analia Guadalupe Lumbreras Angelo Antonio Santana “Education is the most powerful weapon which Lisa Chantel Corbett Alma Karina Macias Lexzander Romeo Arevalo Saplan Hector Emilio Corral Ezequiel Magallon David Saucedo you can use to change the world.” Mikayla Elise Cowan Marlena Yvette Magdaleno Enoka Lomiga Sautia Daniel Cruz Dalia Yulissa Mariaca Anayely C. Serratos Julian Cruz Gisselle Ariana Marquez Ashante Q. Shakir Trumpet Anthony Cuevas Erika Marroquin Joshua Nathan Simpson - Nelson Mandela Ordena Emunique Davis Celeste Ariyana Marie Martin Aleisha L. Sinclair Kassandra Rose Anselmo De Guzman Diana Ivette Martinez Rajvinder Singh Angel Makee Demelis Gonzalo Martinez Dontae Arvant Smith Kaitlyn E. Devitt Jailene Danai Martinez Marilyn Elena Solares CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF 2015
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TO ADVERTISE CALL 562-407-3873 HewsMediaGroup.com JUNE 19, 2015 7 The Mad Scientist playing the memory game Kids Club Powered by with visitors at the Los Cerritos Center. Catherine National Geographic Kids Grant Wieder By Tammye McDuff Attorney & Each month the Los Cerritos Center hosts their Kids Club, which is sponsored Mediator by National Geographic Kids [NGK]. This past Saturday children and the NGK ‘mad Probate, scientist’ discussed the five senses and the Wills & Trusts differences between what animals sense Conservatorship, and what humans sense. The mad scientist had five stations be- Guardianship, ginning with ‘Around the Neighborhood’ Dispute game, which can played at the mall, but Mediation with friends and family in the car, the store or on the playground. Smells were discussed with those from sweet to sour 562- to ‘disgusting’. Sight was next, by holding 404-4039 up photo cards in a memory game and tell- ing the difference between objects. With the rattle of various objects in closed cups, learning, games and introduction into the kids were asked to tell the difference in glorious Earth we call home and where Keeping It Flowing For You! sound and combined comments of ‘gross’ learning is entertaining. There are only ALK/LAM two more sessions left for the year, for RWALK/LAMIRA the mad scientist acted to eat a candle, NOORRWWA IRRAADDAA which turned out to be an apple core. more information visit: www.mallkid- N Pete’s Each month is a fun filled hour of sclub.com PLUMBING zanne Arnold of the Biola neighborhood; Over 25 Years of Quality Service La Mirada Spring Charles and Barbara Wolfe of the Creek Family Owned & Operated Park neighborhood; Mark and Jennifer 8 Beautification Medlin of the Escalona neighborhood; 1*!&+&/*+ $&1 • Fast & Friendly Crew Henry and Carmen Brito of the Foster '((*(!(!& 1-*&+1,*,*+ • Same Day Service Park neighborhood. !* '&!,!'&!& 1,*!(!& 10*'",,!& • Free Estimates Winners Honored Tom Jeon of the Gardenhill neighbor- hood; Jimmie and Marylouise Rivera #,,!& 1,*',&*+1!+('+$+ • All Types of Repair Winners and honorees of the 2015 of the Green Hills neighborhood; Rudy , %'$!& 1 #$'/+,!& (!* CALL FOR INFORMATION Spring Beautification Program were 11661 Firestone Blvd. Norwalk and Sherrie Aguilar of the Hillsborough OR recognized on June 8 during an awards neighborhood and Carl and Teresina Sa- ,, '&,*,'*!&+ 800-21-4PETES ceremony at the La Mirada Theatre for lomone of the La Pluma neighborhood;. 24 HOUR SERVICE ! " 562-599-0106 the Performing Arts. Yolanda Recio of the Neff Park neigh- ! " 3099 E. Pacific Coast Highway The owners of the properties were (562)863-5717863-5717 868-7777 borhood; Anthony and Gretchen Ray- 863-5717 LONG BEACH commended for their outstanding prop- mondo of the North La Mirada neighbor- 868-7777 $ 868-7777 MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED erty maintenance efforts. hood and Eric and Sharenda Ward of the 20 868-o with 7777this ad! Spring Beautification reinforces the Windermere neighborhood. high standards of the City and the spirit Vista Alicante Apartments for Apart- of neighborhood pride. ments/Condominiums; Lori Davies for Well-kept homes increase neighbor- Mobile Homes; St. Paul of the Cross hood property values and preserve La Catholic Church for Houses of Wor- Mirada as an attractive community. ship/Schools; Starbucks for Businesses/ Volunteer judges selected 20 honorees Professional Buildings; Gene and Peggy and one Most Outstanding winner in each Gleason for California Friendly Land- of the 13 residential areas. scape; and Alan and Misuk Smith for In addition to the residential areas, California Friendly Landscape. apartments/condominiums, houses of worship/schools, and business/profes- sional buildings were also judged. For the first time, the Spring Beauti- fication Program recognized homes that los cerritos best used drought tolerant landscaping. community Two homes were chosen as winners in the category this year. newspaper This year’s Most Outstanding winners included: 2015 Most Outstanding Properties Follow us! Kenneth and Karen Ratzlaff of the @cerritosnews Behringer neighborhood; Roger and Su-
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