Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 Vol. 14 No. 34

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Friday 71˚ Today there is one less Weekend Your Brother has passed on at a It will never be the same Glance Now that he is gone SaturdayFriday 6881˚⁰ As sorrow fills your heart And tears sting your eyes When anger tears you apart Sunday 75˚ Deep where hurt can rise Saturday 70⁰ Take a breath and think of him Hold on to his smile Though the lights have dimmed It’s only for a while THINGS TO DO His memory will shine As the badge he once wore Part of the family In our hearts forevermore Christina Anderson

Christmas Parade Sunday - Downey Avenue, 1:30 p.m. The Downey Christmas Parade starts at Downey Avenue and Lexington, and ends at the civic center.

Ernie Hudson Saturday - Downey Federal Credit Union, 11 a.m. to noon Meet Ernie Hudson of “Ghostbusters.” He will be signing autographs and available for photographs.

Christmas Parade Saturday - Belmont Shore, 6 p.m. More than 100 entries, including floats, bands and dignitaries. Don Knabe is grand marshal.

Service photos by John Zander FROM OUR Facebook

DOWNEY – Downey police officer Ricardo “Ricky” Galvez was laid to rest Monday. Funeral services were at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles, followed by graveside services with full Remembering military honors at Rose Hills Memorial Park. Ricardo Galvez Galvez was shot and killed during what police say was a botched robbery attempt Nov. 18 outside the Downey police station. He was 29. Penelope Jameson: Rest in Speakers at Monday’s services included Police Chief Carl Charles, L.A. County District Attorney Jackie Lacey, Mayor Luis Marquez, and Galvez’s friend and fellow officer, Drew Lofquist. Peace Officer Galvez. You will not “He embraced love and lived with his heart on his sleeve,” Lofquist said. “He went through the peaks and valleys of life wholeheartedly.” be forgotten.

Lofquist also spoke about Galvez’s sense of humor. Blanca Moran: R.I.P Offcer “We sat next to each other at morning briefings, and he tried to hold my hand under the desk,” Lofquist said, drawing laughter from the crowd. “I’d pull it away and he’d say, ‘Stupid man.’ Then he’d try to hold my hand Galvez. Thank you for serving again. I wouldn’t let him. He’d say, ‘You changed, bro.’ our community.

“Ricky could guilt anybody into doing anything just by saying that — ‘You changed, bro.’” Mitch Carson: My love for Officer Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez presided over the funeral Mass. Several times he addressed Galvez’s family directly. Galvez and his family. Today I cry for them and the city “There is no doubt the pain is going to be with us forever,” Gomez said. “Ricky’s life will be always present in our lives if we commit ourselves once again to peace and truth and love in our community.” Officers from around the country attended the funeral in a show of support, including a delegation of NYPD officers. Whittier, Montebello and Seal Beach sent police officers to patrol Downey so the entire Downey Marilyn Martinez: Thank you for Police Department could attend the funeral. Long Beach, Los Angeles, Vernon and Santa Fe Springs did the same for the Downey Fire Department. allowing us to connect to this beautiful service through your “As a medium to small-sized department, we know everyone by first name,” Downey police Lieutenant Mark McDaniel said. “We take great pride in being a family, and losing our brother in this fashion at 29 years photos. What a sad day for his old -- it’s absolutely devastated my department. family, for the city of Downey, “We lost a true hero and a friend. It’s time to grieve now… We’ll grieve together and we’ll heal together as one. But it’s also a time to celebrate his life. Ricky was a fantastic young man, but we can’t forget the ultimate and for law enforcement sacrifice he made in doing what he loved.” everywhere. Galvez is survived by his mother, grandmother, two sisters, and a brother. Yolanda Jones: R.I.P Offcer Galvez. Thank you for your service. An open letter from Police Chief Carl Charles Ingrid Cortez: It was beautiful, just like the kind of person he was. On behalf of the men and women of the Downey Police Department, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the residents of Downey, a community we proudly serve. Reach us on Facebook at: On November 18th, 2015, we lost one of Downey’s finest. Officer Ricardo “Ricky” Galvez was a true hero who served both this community and our country with honor and dignity. We will never forget Ricky or the Facebook.com/DowneyPatriot Galvez family. Once the horrific news was reported of Ricky’s murder, the Downey community came together, in support of each other. We leaned on one another, we cried together, and the outpouring of love and support has helped us all cope with this tragedy. Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed thousands of residents visit Ricky’s memorial to pay their respects to a young man who gave his life serving the community he loved. Tweet of the Week There were many of you who visited the station to drop off food, making sure our Downey PD family had a warm meal to eat. The countless number of handwritten messages by our local students and the blue ribbons on display throughout the city warmed our hearts. @AE_Media: At the Cerritos Mall @calpizzakitchen fundraiser for Your strength, prayers, love and support will never be forgotten by the men and women of the Downey Police Department. We came together as one and we will heal together as one. Ricky Galvez. Lots of people here From the bottom of my heart, thank you Downey, we will be forever grateful for the love and support that you have shown to Ricky, the Galvez family, and all the men and women of the Downey Police Department. with flyers Respectfully, Follow us! Carl D. Charles @DowneyPatriot Chief of Police 2 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 Interview with Ernie Hudson, grand marshal of Downey Christmas Parade WHAT IS YOUR FONDEST CHRISTMAS MEMORY?

My fondest Christmas memory was when I was 4 years old before I started school my grandma got me a toy airplane and she had to stand in line at the Salvation Army for 10 hours to get it. It really impressed me and was really special.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT BEING THE GRAND MARSHAL OF THE DOWNEY CHRISTMAS PARADE?

I participated in the Hollywood parade but was never asked to be the grand marshal. John Zander was I am also happy to see the franchise appreciate. stuff. I just want peace of mind, to my former publicist and our families move forward because it should have see my children and my wife, the have been friends for years. When he happened years ago. The fans are very YOU TWEETED THAT people that I love, to be in a good asked, I was more than happy to do loyal….I see a lot of people put a lot PARTICIPATING IN DANCING place and doing well and I’m just it. And to be asked to be the grand of labor and money just because they WITH THE STARS ‘WOULD BE asking Santa to continue to bless us. marshal is a real honor and I am very love the movie. It is a real honor….I FUN.’ DID YOU MEAN IT AND It’s about relationships and peace of excited to be there. think this movie will be very good. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU mind. In my career I have been very DANCED? blessed and I’m very thankful. It is WILL FANS BE ABLE TO MEET WHEN YOU FILMED GHOST my dominant intent to be happy and YOU? BUSTER DID YOU HAVE ANY IDEA You know I’m not a dancer especially I am very happy. THAT IT WOULD BECOME AS at this stage in life but when I was I look forward to meeting the fans POPULAR AS IT DID? younger I would go out dancing and I have so many blessings…..and to and being able to be part of the hang out, but not ballroom dancing. come to Downey and to participate Downey Christmas is very exciting With any movie you hope it will be I thought it would be a great way to in the parade is truly a blessing and I to me. John asked if I would stop by successful and be a hit. To have a get in shape and have some fun. I don’t take that lightly. the Downey Federal Credit Union movie open in the top 5 is an honor meant it at the time but I’m not so on the Saturday before the parade but “Ghostbusters” was a hit all sure now…I’m a little bit older and Ernie Hudson is grand marshal of the to do a meet and greet. I have been summer of 1984. I wasn’t surprised it little more out of shape so I haven’t Downey Christmas Parade, which working a lot but to have the time was a hit but I am surprised it had the been asked to do it but it would be takes place this Sunday at 1:25 p.m. to not just be in the parade but to be staying power that it has sustained interesting. on Downey Avenue, just south of in the city of Downey will be very 30 years -- people are still excited FlorenceAvenue. THURSDAY exciting. about the movie, people grew up WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM watching the movie, they know the SANTA THIS YEAR? Hudson will make an appearance at Dec. 10, 2015 WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE lines of the movie. I’m just excited Downey Federal Credit Union this GHOSTBUSTERS REBOOT? to be in something that people really I have a lot of stuff. I’m good on Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon.

@ 5:00PM I’m excited about it even though I was skeptical at first because for years I would hope we would get back Downey Police to lead Christmas parade together…the four original guys and DOWNEY – This Sunday ‘s Downey Christmas Parade has been dedicated to the memory of fallen Downey police then of course after Harold (Ramis) officer Ricky Galvez. passed that was not going to happen 8141 E 2nd St. The parade is put on by the Downey Chamber of Commerce and begins on Downey Avenue, just south of but the all-girl “Ghostbusters” script Florence Avenue. is very, very funny. Downey, CA Downey police officers will lead the parade starting at 1:25 p.m. They will pause for a moment of silence at I went in and did a cameo as well Downey Avenue and 7th Street, before leading the rest of the parade. 90241 as Danny and Bill so it was nice to Officers will be interacting with residents -- shaking hands, saying hello, and encouraging others to do the same. have been included and to be part of “Like everyone in the city, after hearing the tragic news that Officer Galvez was shot, I was in shock,” said John it. After working with the girls I’m Zander, who is helping organize the parade for the Chamber. “Something like that makes you want to do something. really excited about it. The fans are I thought dedicating this year’s Downey Christmas Parade to him may be a way to honor Officer Galvez while we going to be pleasantly surprised. were all joined together in the same place.”

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Santa Claus visiting Del Taco Downey High student meets President Obama DOWNEY – Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will make their annual visit to Del Taco on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free pictures will be available, and every child who takes a picture with after inventing eco-friendly product Santa will be given a free kids meal and treats. There will also be raffle drawings every hour. standing commitments to student entrepreneurship, and both organizations made exciting announcements earlier this summer at the first-ever White House Demo Day to reach many more students. White House Demo Day brought together more than 90 entrepreneurs to highlight diverse talent that exists 20% o around the country, and served as Any Purchase an opportunity for the government Eclectic Boutique with Jewelry and private sector alike to announce Gi Items & Artifacts by Local & Global Artists concrete actions to foster inclusive Sterling Silver Jewelry entrepreneurship. As part of the Administration’s Startup America 7391 Stewart & Gray Rd. Downey, CA 90241 562.927.3934 initiative, White House Demo Day joins a sustained effort to promote high-growth entrepreneurship – from democratizing access to capital through crowdfunding to accelerating lab-to-market opportunities through the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps training program for entrepreneurial scientists. President Barack Obama meets with Downey’s Kenneth Huertas and other winners of youth entrepreneurship competitions in the Oval Office, on Nov. 25. Entrepreneurship is not only key to America’s future prosperity, but it is also a critical component DOWNEY – Downey High These students were chosen business allowing Muslim women of economic development around student Kenny Huerta met President from a field of over 20,000 talented to customize their hijabs so that they the world. That is why last week, the Obama last week after finishing students across the country. The two can feel a sense of empowerment President announced that the 2016 second in the 2015 National Youth students from Junior Achievement and personalized style. Global Entrepreneurship Summit will come to “the birthplace of Entrepreneurship Challenge. include the CEOs of two of JA’s top Junior Achievement students modern innovation” – Silicon Valley Huerta won second place with annual awards – the JA Company included: – serving as an opportunity for his invention of A Touch of Eco, of the Year, powered by The Rachel Gorgas from Encinitas, entrepreneurs, investors, educators, an environmentally-friendly car Hartford, and the Microsoft Social California, is the CEO of the JA government officials and business cleaning service. Innovation Award. This year, JA will reach 500,000 students with Company of the Year. Rachel leaders to advance inclusive The President started National entrepreneurship programs across founded CCA Today with entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship Month by teammates from her high school. the United States. In the proclamation announcing issuing a proclamation, calling for CCA Today developed a smart National Entrepreneurship Month, America to “revisit our roots as a NFTE students included: phone app that connected their the President noted that, “By country of dreamers and doers” First place winner Crystal high school campus, giving students supporting entrepreneurs, we can and to “celebrate and support Sanchez, from Lawndale, California, information about news and events. help ensure our daughters and the next generation of American is the CEO of Guardian Locket, Joseph Fortuno from Hercules, sons are able to do whatever they entrepreneurs.” a product and app combination California, won the JA Microsoft set out to accomplish and achieve designed to provide a useful Last week, the President and two Social Innovation Award along their highest aspirations.” As we technology to help people who feel of his senior advisers – his Science with his fellow teammates. Their approach the end of National in danger of sexual assault. The Advisor, Dr. John Holdren, and U.S. company, Herban Movement, Entrepreneurship Month, talented locket has a tiny button that can Chief Technology Officer Megan published a hybrid cookbook and students like the ones at the White send a false phone call to an owner’s Smith – met some of that talented encyclopedia, with forty percent of House today give us great reasons to cell phone or alert local authorities next generation as they welcomed the sales from the book going to The be optimistic about the future. student winners from national to the user’s location; California Autism Foundation and entrepreneurship competitions to Kenneth Huertas from Downey, Free the Children. the White House. launched A Touch of Eco as an on- Shawn Osborne, the President The competitions were run demand, environmentally-friendly of NFTE, and Jack Kosakowski, the by two national organizations car cleaning service; President of Junior Achievement, that mentor students in Urbana Anam and Jannatul were also present to honor entrepreneurship: the Network for “Alifa” Rowshan from Queens, New the students. Both NFTE and Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) York, started UrbanAlifa Hijabs, a Junior Achievement have long- and Junior Achievement (JA). The four students from NFTE represented the finalists of the organization’s annual competition for a $25,000 prize awarded in October 2015 by the Citi Foundation.

Tree lighting scheduled for Dec. 7 DOWNEY – Downey’s annual tree-lighting ceremony will take place Monday, Dec. 7, from 6-8:30 p.m. outside City Hall. The free event features live entertainment from local schools, a snow play area, arts and crafts, and photos with Santa Claus. The Downey Rose Float Association will be selling food and refreshments. The actual tree-lighting will occur at approximately 6:30 p.m.

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Christmas concert Dec. 6 DOWNEY – The Downey Master Chorale will perform a Christmas Amanda Brown, born and raised in concert Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Christian Worship Center. Downey, will be performing her musical theatre Cabaret at Stay Gallery this The concert is titled “Timeless Christmas” and will feature music from Saturday. 450 years ago to the present. General admission is $15, or $12.50 for students and seniors. For more information, call (310) 941-3042 or go to downeymasterchorale.org. Brown is a theater major at Loyola Marymount University. She will share an intimate look into her love of theatre and the female characters that inspire her. SEAACA drops adoption prices DOWNEY – SEAACA is dropping the price of animal adoptions during The event begins with a wine reception the holiday season. at 7 p.m. and the performance at 7:30. Between Dec. 15 and Jan. 2, the price to adopt a dog age 5 or older will be $37.50. Dogs ages 1-5 will cost $55, and cats and kittens will be priced at $5. All fees include spay and neutering, first set of vaccinations, microchip, deworming and flea treatment.

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Dear Editor: Last week due the attacks in Paris, the French Parliament issued a “state The Great Recession and its anemic recovery only deepened the economic of emergency” that would allow police to have more authority within the Last week Ms. Perez addressed the heartfelt loss of this community with inequality that’s drawn so much attention in its wake. Nearly all wealth and state for three months. They can enter homes, search property, and do things the tragic slaying of Officer Galvez. (Letters to the Editor, 11/26/15) She income gains since then have flowed to the top one-tenth of America’s richest that some might consider extremely invasive. This is just another example of addressed this very well. 1 percent. how extremist groups like ISIS have changed our ways of life as we know it. The very wealthiest 400 Americans command dizzying fortunes. Their But to continue in her loss comparing this to Taco Bell being moved These changes have been happening for a while now, and not to mention combined net worth, as catalogued in the 2015 Forbes 400 list, is $2.34 to another location was disgraceful and showed a lack of sensitivity to the that within relatively the same time period there have been other attacks. trillion. You can’t make this list unless you’re worth a cool $1.7 billion. people that knew him, worked with him and especially his family. I’m still From stabbings in Lebanon, the crash of the Russian plane over Egypt, and These 400 rich people — including Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Oprah shaking my head. the Charlie Hebdo incident earlier in the year. A lot of people think it is our Winfrey, and heirs to the Wal-Mart fortune — have roughly as much wealth Ms. Perez, In the future please reread your words making sure they occupation on foreign soil during the war that has triggered this, but I think as the bottom 60 percent of the population, or over 190 million people added convey the true message you had intended. Life needs to be prioritized; not a that is just the surface. together, according to a new report I co-authored. building, regardless of how historic it is. This branch of extremism or Islamic Fascism comes down to a conflict That equals the wealth of the nation’s entire African-American It will take a long time for this community to heal, with the loss of Officer of values. The West believes in modernity, while their view of Islam is based population, plus a third of the Latino population combined. Galvez, not over the loss of Taco Bell. on a return to a 12th century caliphate. The same value system that blew A few of those 400 individuals are generous philanthropists. But extreme Dorothy Pemberton up statues of Buddha in Afghanistan in 2001, bombed trains in Madrid and inequality of this sort undermines social mobility, democracy, and economic Downey London, destroyed world heritage sites in Palmyra that date back 2000 years, stability. Even if you celebrate successful entrepreneurship, isn’t there a point and that has killed countless other Muslims. things go too far? To me, 400 people having more money than 190 million of their This isn’t just about Israel, America, and Jews. It isn’t about just ancient compatriots is just that point. Bad bank experience antiquity. It is an attack on Western culture because we represent something Concentrating wealth to this extent gives rich donors far too much Dear Editor: different from their view of religion. It’s an attack on women’s rights, free political power, including the wherewithal to shape the rules that govern speech, freedom of religion, and voting. These terrorist groups intended to our economy. Half of all political contributions in the 2016 presidential I went to Citibank on Firestone and Lakewood on Nov. 25 to make a cash change what we stand for, to change our way of life. The West represents campaign have come from just 158 families, according to research by The payment of $90 on my credit card. a clear cut cultural divide that is considered heresy, with the United States New York Times. The teller and manager told me I had to show a driver’s license, tell them taking the lead due to our strong political, economic, and cultural influence. The wealth concentration doesn’t stop there. The richest 20 individuals my Social Security number, and tell them where I work in order to pay cash Just the expansion of police powers in France, could be a “canary in a alone own more wealth than the entire bottom half of the U.S. population. on my credit card. I could not believe what I heard. coal mine” moment for us as well. We have a democracy in America, and a This group — which includes Gates, Warren Buffet, the Koch brothers, I will use my Bank of America card from now on. They take cash, no republican form of government. What this issue does is once again impose the Mark Zuckerberg, and Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, questions asked. question that in a free society, how much freedom are we willing to exchange among others — is small enough to fit on a private jet. But together they’ve Mike Sandoval for security? Some might argue that we can do both, but if current Europe is hoarded as much wealth as 152 million of their fellow Americans. Downey a case study then maybe not. There have already been cells hidden within the Many of the richest 400 Americans amassed their wealth through refugee movements and if anything happened here, there would be a negative successful companies and innovation. But they’ve all benefited enormously blowback. How do we protect ourselves against an enemy based on our own from a system of trade, tax, and regulatory rules tipped in favor of the wealthy Parking enforcement values given in the Constitution, without “theoretically” becoming the un- at the expense of wage earners. American ourselves? Tax policies, for instance, routinely target income from investments at Dear Editor: I remember both World Trade Center attacks. The first one was on a lower rates than wages from work. These rules disproportionately benefit the Downey Parking Enforcement is not doing its job. Friday, I was on my way to NY with my father and we heard it on the radio. Forbes 400, especially those working in finance. This dominance endures across generations. As the French economist There is no parking on the Downey side of Telegraph Road from 4-6 The second, I was in high school in Detroit, and saw it live as numerous students cried due to having family and friends there. I remember seeing Thomas Piketty has warned, the United States is becoming an aristocracy p.m., starting at Paramount Boulevard in front of all the apartments and dominated by people who’ve inherited great wealth and power. condos. Every day there are 5-10 cars parking along the curb. my mother on the phone, with my cousin who was on the D Train trying to get home to Brooklyn. I was in Atlanta in 1996 during the Centennial Do we want the next generation of politics to be dominated by the I’ve called the police department to complain and nothing is or has been Park bombing which was where I learned the word “terrorism” for the first descendants of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos or Wal-Mart heir Jim Walton? done. The police could write at least 50 tickets but instead they let these time. My point is I remember the pandemonium and rushes to judgement. If not, it’ll take strong and strategic public policies to reverse these trends. people break the law and it makes me late to work. I remember the public demanding stricter regulations for preventative Raising the minimum wage so all full-time workers can make enough No parking from 4-6 means no parking. This has been going on for four measures. In each one of these instances, there were tests to our Constitution. money to live on would be a start. years now. Please do you job. And overhauling the campaign finance system so the richest Americans There are a lot of things that are thrown on the sacrificial grill of political Debbie Montgomery can no longer dictate which political candidates will be viable is a crucial correctness. I believe that national security must never be one of them. Downey next step. In the 2016 presidential race, Bernie Sanders is the lone top-tier Johnathon Quevedo candidate who isn’t receiving massive contributions from what he calls “the Downey billionaire class.” Who finances ISIS? These policies may reduce inequality, but they won’t slow the concentration of wealth. Achieving that goal will require reinstituting Dear Editor: Liberal bias the progressive income tax policies of previous generations. Given today’s Last week “Frontline” had a program about ISIS. They stated that the economy, this should include a wealth tax on billionaires. people in Afghanistan joined ISIS because they were paid $700 per month, Dear Editor: America’s skewed wealth is one of the most critical issues of our time. which is a good amount of money in that country. Unless we defuse this threat to our democracy, we’re destined to become a It isn’t only the liberal press that shows bias favoring the Democrats, it society governed by the sons and daughters of today’s billionaires. But in the whole program, they never stated who paid them this money. appears the Downey Patriot is also showing their bias in “Paul Ryan vs. the Not any news program on TV or newspaper ever states who pays ISIS their People” (Nov. 5, 2015). Chuck Collins is a senior fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and the co- author of the report Billionaire Bonanza: The Forbes 400 and the Rest of Us. salary. I’m not necessarily enamored with Ryan, but I do think our social Is our government keeping this information from us, and if so, why? programs need cutting, i.e. Pell grants for college. First, college education Mike Sandoval has become much too expensive -- cut professors’ salaries and other college Downey programs. Also, be sure students are ready for college. Animals are not property Then the article states $125 billion in cuts to food stamps for a “mother Dear Editor: who relies on food assistance to feed her children.” What about the father? Parking lot sale Maybe it’s time for women to use contraceptives if they can’t afford to feed There was a time in history when people were considered property. Their “her” children. Don’t forget their healthcare, subsidized housing, their status as property was enforced by violence. Thanks to the brave actions of Dear Editor: education and many other government programs. many, humans are no longer considered property in the 21st Century. The Downey Patriot kindly gave us some coverage on our parking I’m with Mr. Kirch on super-rich campaign contributors. I believe I am very disappointed that animals are still considered property in lot sale last Saturday, Nov. 28, from 8 a.m. to noon, to be held outside the this is the case of both Democrats and Republicans. Regarding affordable modern day America. Ralph’s supermarket on Firestone to support and give a Christmas to abused healthcare, I believe there are people on both sides of the aisle who realize This is unacceptable because it allows industries to mutilate, enslave and children’s organizations. that Congress should have read it -- it is too expensive! What Mr. Kirch calls torture them. Every living creature deserves the right to life, liberty, and the I want to apologize to all who came before noon and found us not there. tax credits -- “unearned, earned income tax credit” -- is just a government pursuit of happiness. We were given permission from the Ralph’s manager -- Pastor Valdez - and giveaway to boost income. Freedom to live should be a basic birthright to every sentient being, it we reconfirmed three times with him to confirm the date and time. He was Maybe Donald Trump would stop the hemorrhaging of our jobs overseas. shouldn’t matter that you have four legs, and a snout, or a beak, or a trunk. very helpful and enthusiastic. President Obama surely hasn’t. Kirch mentions “Congressional Progressive Life is a gift from God, who are we to deny someone of their life? At 10 a.m., the manager working that day, Kevin Higa, came out yelling Caucus (meaning Socialism) and renewable energy” (remember Solyndra Patty Jackson that we had to go or move. We had two 6-ft. tables outside the west entrance and the hundreds of millions down the drain for it?). Oh yes, Obama just Downey against the wall, away from the entrance door. I could not believe we were took many good-paying jobs off the table -- no XL Pipeline jobs. being told to move tables with many English-bone china I had donated from Then the article “Don’t Shoot the Moderators”: “anyone who doesn’t my own collection along with many other items donated by kind people who realize the media is biased in favor of the Democrats just hasn’t been Russian naval power have followed my 12 years of events in Downey supporting organizations like paying attention” (Donald Kaul). It is no assumption. They promote “lying Su Casa and the work they do. politicians.” Mr. Kaul criticizes Marco Rubio about this debt, but never Dear Editor: I was by myself and no way could I move tables. And I had permission mentions the debt Obama has put on the American people. Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown that Russia is willing to from Ralph’s -- we never do events without the correct, legal permission. The Glad Mr. Kaul realizes how brilliant Ted Cruz is. He has argued seven take bold steps to demonstrate its military capabilities in the world often manager continued on his rant, with no interest in listening to me, yelling, cases before the Supreme Court and is exceedingly bright. catching other nations, the United States included, off balance. The most “I only tell people once what to do -- move or I’ll call the police.” He had no Last, but certainly not least,” “Brightest Ideas from the GOP’s Finest” recent Russian moves in Syria show that Russia is determined to make its interest in listening to me and that we had permission. (Nov. 12, 2015), where Martha Burk has characterized the Republicans as mark in the international arena. Not coincidentally, Russian airstrikes in My heartfelt thanks for those people who arrived earlier and made some anti-tax, anti-women, anti-immigrant and anti-poor, calling them a fool’s Syria began a few days before USS Theodore Roosevelt left the Middle East great purchases for the holidays and to help children have a Christmas. And dozen Republicans. Maybe she is comparing them with the sterling characters to undergo needed maintenance. It’s no secret that the United States will not to Alex Veloz from Red Carpet Realty who dropped everything to help take in the Democratic party. have another carrier in the region until winter and Russia was able to quietly down the tables -- with 90 minutes still to go. build up its own forces in the region leading up to the Roosevelt’s withdrawal. Guess we should start at the top. First, the lies President Obama, Secretary Shirley Johnson Russia’s airstrikes are very concerning. Various politicians, pundits, of State Hillary Clinton and Susan Rice, who lied, and it was confirmed Downey and analysts have written off the Russian military as unable to undertake at the hearings, about the deaths of four Americans. Susan Rice receive a serious operations. One New York Times article head line announced that promotion for it and the other two couldn’t have gone higher. The Democrats it was “more rust than ready.” However, Russia has proved them wrong by are heavy on gun control. They would rather the Attorney General, Eric successfully deploying aircraft, bombers, ground forces, and ships to the Holder, distribute them to the Mexican drug cartels. How could he know one region and carrying out a significant number of strikes. Publically, Russia of the guns would kill one of our Border Patrol? claims that it is fighting ISIS but is often actually targeting US-supported It isn’t only Bill Clinton who lied to Congress. Remember when Hillary Syrian rebels fighting against Bashar al-Assad- a close Russian ally. wouldn’t find papers until the statute of limitations passed and then they The Russian Black Sea Fleet is using international waters to protect were found on a table in the White House? Imagine papers laying on a table avenues into Syria that might be used to supply anti-Assad rebels and for two years (maid must not have dusted)! Also, people going through her potentially threaten NATO airstrikes. They can use their naval variant of emails said China and Russia probably had more information on her than the S-300 air defense system to provide long range anti-aircraft firepower the U.S. Oh yes, she was the one who pushed the “restart” button with Russia, without aggravating Israel. Meanwhile, the Caspian Flotilla fired long range who cut down the number of defense missiles the U.S. had so Russia now has land attack missiles into Syria. Other countries were unaware that Russian more than we do. corvettes were able to launch strikes from that range. Poor John Kerry, who with Obama engineered the Iran Treaty, giving Russian airpower is completing a prodigious number of airstrikes with them the ability to fulfill their dream: “death to America and death to Israel.” estimates from 48 to 96 per day. In August the US averaged 6.8 strikes per day Russia is now selling them surface to air missiles. and in October so far only 4 strikes per day. This should make us pause and reconsider whether we’ve underestimated Russian capabilities. Don’t forget Ms. Burk makes fun of Cruz thinking we need border Most importantly, Russia’s moves highlight the absence of a US Navy control -- why would we need that? And she seems to not mind if we spend aircraft carrier in the Middle East. US naval power was the only capability almost half a billion a year to kill babies. in the Persian Gulf that was able to counter ISIS when it was expanding its Don’t forget the sterling character of the crooks in the IRS and VA who territory at an incredible rate. Before the Roosevelt withdrew it was providing just received $120,000-plus in bonuses. So remember when you vote, don’t 20 percent of all US airstrikes against ISIS. The primary advantage of sea- vote for the “fool’s dozen” Republican candidates -- just vote for those with based forces is that they can operate freely in international waters. The US sterling character: the Democrats. Navy is able to take advantage of this freedom in action and provide forward Elsa Van Leuven presence. Normally other nations are not able to use the seas to project power Downey but Russia has shown that it is building its capability. As the Navy must plan its shipbuilding years in advance, it is prudent and necessary that the United States seriously consider that Russia’s naval power is growing. We cannot view the world through rose-colored glasses. Hector Ramos Downey 6 | The Downey Patriot Comics/Crossword Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 SPEED BUMP DAVE COVERLY

On This Day... Dec. 3, 1967: Surgeons in Cape Town, South Africa, led by Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first human heart transplant. 1979: Eleven people were killed in a crush of fans at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Coliseum before a rock concert by the Who. 1984: More than 4,000 people died after a cloud of gas escaped from a pesticide plant operated by a Union Carbide subsidiary in Bhopal, India.

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24 Hour Fitness opens Saturday DOWNEY – 24 Hour Fitness will become the first anchor tenant to open at the Promenade at Downey when it opens its doors this Saturday at 9 a.m. UCLA alumni hosting teddy bear drive “It’s an exciting time for the city of Downey. We’re honored to be the first DOWNEY – The UCLA Alumni UCLA student who is also a cancer stuffed animals and then makes the This will mark the third year tenant to open in the complex and look forward to serving as The Promenade’s Los Angeles Southeast Network survivor. Muñoz thought up the personal delivery to the hospital each that Muñoz collaborates with the new business ‘ambassador,’” said Miguel Gonzalez, club manager for 24 Hour (“Southeast Bruins”) are holding idea of collecting new teddy bears year. Southeast Bruins. The teddy bears Fitness Downey. their third annual Holiday Party at and other stuffed animals to give to This year’s event will seeand stuffed animals will be donated Downey’s very own Stay Gallery next children fighting cancer during her to children who are receiving cancer “We plan to become the health and fitness destination for Downey— Christian Hernandez give the official Thursday, Dec. 10. own hospitalization. treatment at UCLA Mattel Children’s with great tools, a variety of fitness and group exercise programs, movement welcoming remarks. Hernandez, Hospital. experts and more, to help members live their best lives now. We’re the perfect Alumni and friends will gather “During my fight with cancer, who was raised in the Southeast, choice to help Downey residents begin their 2016 fitness journey.” from 6-9 p.m. to celebrate the I had a stuffed animal that kept me graduated from UCLA, and has Those wishing to contribute can holidays but will also mark the company on the very long nights at since returned to the Southeast, was do so by dropping off a teddy bear The fitness center spans two levels and 42,000 square feet. Among occasion with a touching tribute: A the hospital,” Muñoz shared during recently elected vice-mayor in the or stuffed animal at Stay Gallery or its amenities are cardio, strength and functional trianing equipment; a teddy bear drive that aims to collect last year’s holiday party. “I found it City of Cudahy. by contacting Ricardo Perez, vice basketball court; an indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room and sauna; towel new stuffed animals to be delivered comforting to have it next to me - so president of the Southeast Bruins, at service; personal and group training services; and a Kid’s Club. Hernandez has publicly to children who are hospitalized as much so that I still keep it with me, expressed his admiration for [email protected]. Cinemark, a 14-screen upscale movie theater, is scheduled to open next they fight cancer. especially during finals.” Munoz’s upcoming drive, stating: week. The night’s guest speaker will Muñoz, with the help of her “She is an amazing young woman be Alexandra Muñoz, a current mother and friends, collects the and an inspiration to us all.” Space Center hosting winter camps DOWNEY – The Columbia Memorial Space Center will be hosting a variety of fun and educational winter camps Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 28-30. 11 Whittier students chosen to perform Campers will focus on a particular theme: robotics or aerospace. Camps are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee for each themed camp is $95 or $75 for space center members. in Rose Parade Camps are for kids entering grades 4-8. To sign up, or for more information, call (562) 231-1200 or go to WHITTIER – Nearly a dozen Gonzalez and Alicia Huerta (color and brightest students come out to a test of skill, mental stamina and columbiaspacescience.org. marching band and color guard guard – banner); Olivia Huizar audition,” Whittier High School band endurance.” members from the Whittier Union (flute); Haley Nelson (trombone); director Ruben Rivas said. “You truly The Tournament of Roses Parade High School District will proudly Gus Sausedo (tuba); Bryanda Vega have to bring your ‘A’ game to march is seen by hundreds of thousands Car show, toy drive Dec. 13 represent their schools and exhibit (color guard – tall flag); and Colin in this parade. It is very impressive of people along the parade route their talents when they perform in Ward (tenor sax). From La Serna that so many from our District have and is broadcast to 200 territories DOWNEY – Reflections So Cal Car Club is hosting a car show and toy the 127th Pasadena Tournament of High, they are Avery Smith (alto been selected.” and countries world-wide. This drive at Bob’s Big Boy on Sunday, Dec. 13, from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Roses Parade on New Year’s Day. sax) and Taylor Medina (trombone), Members will practice every 2016 parade theme is “Find Your Guests are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys, which will be After an intense audition process who performed in last year’s parade. Sunday in November and December Adventure.” donated to local churches and organizations. that included hundreds of high From Whittier High, they are: and almost every day during winter Austin Trujillo (alto sax) and Fawn “The performing arts are an Cost to enter the car show is $10. The show is free for spectators. school musicians from throughout break to prepare for the six-mile trek important part of the human spirit, Southern California, eight marching Knifechief (trumpet). along Colorado Boulevard on Jan. 1. For more information, call Ramon at (323) 547-6930. and these dedicated band directors band and three color guard members “This is a tremendous honor “Taylor and Avery represent deserve the highest praise for their won coveted spots in the Pasadena for our kids, who are so dedicated to some of the remarkable musicians high-quality instruction and focus City College Tournament of Roses their craft, putting in extra hours and we are fortunate to have here at La to enhance our students’ musical Historical society open house Honor Band. displaying such poise and purpose,” Serna and Whittier as a district,” La talents,” Thorstenson said. “We “I am proud of what our students Cal High band director Doug Serna High School band director can’t wait to cheer on our students, DOWNEY – The Downey Historical Society will host its annual open Nordquist said. “The opportunity to house Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. have accomplished and congratulate Matt Rohrs said. “The honor of who will be living a memorable them for earning the opportunity march with and play alongside the performing in the Rose Parade adventure, while making Whittier The history center is located at 12540 Rives Avenue, at Apollo Park. to showcase their creative skills in Pasadena City College Lancer band will be something these students Union proud.” front of the entire world at the Rose is an extraordinary achievement. remember for a lifetime, as it is truly Parade,” Superintendent Sandra Congratulations to all of our District Thorstenson said. “To perform in student representatives.” Santa Claus is calling Downey kids the Rose Parade is an unforgettable Students from throughout the DOWNEY – The City of Downey Parks and Recreation Department is experience that will stay with them southland auditioned on Oct. 11 at offering an opportunity for children ages 4-8 who live in Downey to have a fore v e r.” Pasadena City College for a chance special holiday by having Santa make a phone call to them through a program The Honor Band, which has to perform in the band, comprising entitled “North Pole is Calling You.” marched in every Tournament of exceptional high school musicians. Of those who auditioned, only 229 This free program is offered for Downey residents. Parents or guardians Roses Parade since 1930, chose for were selected – 137 high school are to fill-out a registration card they are located at the Parks and Recreation its 2016 band seven students from students and 92 members of the office located at 7850 Quill Drive, the office hours are 8:30 am to 5:30pm California High School, two students Lancer band. Monday through Friday. from La Serna High School and two students from Whittier High School. “The competition for a position The adult is to fill out the card at the Parks and Recreation Office with in the band is phenomenal; the best the information on each child; name, pronunciation of name, the parents or From Cal High, they are: Eric guardians name, boy or girl, address, hobbies/interests, school, and holiday “wish list.” The cards will be available at the Parks and Recreation Office and at other park locations on Tuesday, December 1 through Monday, December 7, and to be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department on or before Monday, December 7 by 5:00 p.m. Santa will make his holiday calls to the children on Dec. 8 or Dec. 9 between 6-7 p.m. He will have a brief chat with each child and “check with Santa’s Workshop to see what he can do.” WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE HERE! Those who are filling-out cards for several children in the same family please fill-out one card for each child and staple the cards together. For more information, contact the City of Downey Parks and Recreation Department at (562) 904-7238 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday thru Friday. TURF INSTALLATION High Quality • Durable • Exclusive • Save Money! CallCall NowNow forfor • Save Water! FREEFREE ESTIMATESESTIMATES • Payment Installments Optional • 12 Year Guaranteed Green Look! 562-360-6070562-360-6070 8 | The Downey Patriot Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 SPORTS RECAP: Warren finishes 12th at state cross country meet Downey will continue their Arrellano will wrestle 172, Adrian preseason schedule against California Guerra will wrestle 184 and Immanuel High at Downey on 1/5 and at Sunny Bravo will wrestle 197. Bradley Russell Hills of Fullerton on 1/8. The Vikings will wrestle 222 and Leo Benitez will will begin their S.G.V.L. schedule wrestle heavyweight (287). against Dominguez at Dominguez Coach Soto, his staff and wrestlers on 1/13, against Lynwood at Downey are looking forward to the start of on 1/15, against Warren at Warren on the 2015-16 wrestling season and 1/20, against Gahr at Gahr on 1/22 competing for another S.G.V.L. title. and against Paramount at Downey on Paramount and cross-town rival 1/27. Warren will once again provide The Downey FC U13 boys soccer team was crowned Coast Soccer League champion Downey finished last season with competition for the Vikings. after finishing its season a perfect 16-0. an overall record of 18-9 and were 6-4 ••• Coached by Dr. Albert Cuevas and Miguel Samayoa, the team faced competitors in San Gabriel Valley League play. The from throughout Southern California. Vikings lost to San Clemente at San The middle school sports season Bottom row: Daniel Santiago, Eduardo Velasquez, Jacob Cuevas, Valente Galindo, Clemente 54-43 in the first round of has reached the midway point of the Daniel Preciado, Justin Ramos and Manuel Salas. the C.I.F. Division 1AA playoffs. second season. Top row: Coach Miguel Samayoa, Daniel Rodriguez, Jovannie Cervantes, David The second season includes boys’ Downey finished league play last Mora, Ailton Galindo, Marcos Fuentes, Damian Ortiz, Andres Mora, Juan Servin, volleyball for 6th, 7th and 8th grade Estela Sanchez scored three goals to lead Warren High’s varsity girls soccer team season behind Gahr (26-8, 9-1) and Director/Head Coach Dr. Albert Cuevas and Goalkeeping Coach Julio Ortiz. to a 4-0 shutout over Long Beach Poly Tuesday. Freshman Nayeli Carcamo scored Lynwood (20-8, 8-2), respectively. students and girls’ soccer for an 8th the fourth goal for the Bears. Coach Shelton, his staff and players grade team (varsity) and a 6th and 7th Not pictured: Miguel Hernandez. are looking forward to the start of the grade team (junior varsity). runners have now concluded their Tryouts for the spring 2016 season are now open for boys born in 2002 or 2003. 2015-16 basketball season. By Mark Fetter season. The Lady Bears finished In 8th grade boys’ volleyball, Doty For details, call (562) 305-1359. Contributor second at C.I.F. Prelims in heat 2, ••• is 3-0, Griffiths is 1-2, Stauffer is 1-2 and Sussman is 1-2. In 7th grade boys’ third at C.I.F. Finals to qualify for the The Downey High School state meet and 12th at the state meet. volleyball, Doty is 2-1, Griffiths is 2-1, DOWNEY – The Warren High wrestling team competed in its first Sussman is 2-1 and Stauffer is 0-3. In School girls’ cross country team This has been a very rewarding dual meet Wednesday evening against 6th grade boys’ volleyball, Griffiths is placed 12th at the state cross country season for the Warren girls’ cross Laguna Hills at Laguna Hills. 3-0, Doty is 2-1, Stauffer is 1-2 and championships last Saturday at country team as they have now The frosh-soph and junior varsity Sussman is 0-3. Woodward Park in Fresno. qualified for the state meet for the matches both started at 5:30 p.m. and In varsity girls’ soccer, Stauffer is Great Oak (44) finished first, second time in the last seven years. the varsity match started at 7 p.m. Next year’s team will have four of their 3-0, Doty is 2-1, Griffiths is 0-2-1 and followed by Davis (46), Arcadia (119), (results unavailable at press time). Sussman is 0-2-1. In junior varsity Buchanon (165), Monte Vista (186), top seven runners returning for their The Vikings will travel to Bakersfield senior seasons. girls’ soccer, Doty is 3-0, Griffiths is Clovis North (201), Long Beach Poly tomorrow to compete in an individual 2-1, Stauffer is 1-2 and Sussman is 0-3. (206), Yucaipa (232), Ventura (236), ••• tournament. The second round of games began San Ramon Valley (257), Homestead The Downey High School boys’ Downey is the returning S.G.V.L. (297) and Warren (299). yesterday as Doty played Sussman and basketball team defeated Compton champion and look strong again this Griffiths played Stauffer. Doty will Interestingly, Warren defeated Centennial 73-43 on Monday night in season. Several varsity wrestlers return play Griffiths and Sussman will play Arcadia, Long Beach Poly, Yucaipa the Buena Park Tournament in their from last year’s league championship Stauffer on Tuesday. The final games and Ventura at C.I.F. Prelims and season opener. team with more experience and skill. of the boys’ volleyball and girls’ soccer A hand-full of junior varsity wrestlers C.I.F. Finals in qualifying for the state The Vikings are 1-0 on the young seasons will have Stauffer playing are also stepping up to varsity level meet. season and will play through Dec. 5 in Doty and Sussman playing Griffiths. This photo of slain Downey police officer Ricky Galvez was submitted by Downey competition to take over for wrestlers The Lady Bears top five runners this tournament. Downey will be led resident Jill Dolan, with the following description: who either went up in weight or The third and busiest sports finished 23rd, 38th, 71st, 79ththis season by senior captains Tyler “I don’t know if you can use this picture or information. I volunteered with graduated. rotation will begin in January. The and 88th in a team time 1:35:56. Dees and Mark Garza. third rotation will feature boys’ 6th, Special Olympics at this Tip-A-Cop event at Johnny Carino’s on April 30, 2015. His Jonathan Prata will wrestle 105, positivity was infectious throughout the evening. We are very heartbroken over Gwendolyn Hurtado finished in Downey will play Lakewood at 7th and 8th grade basketball teams Dylan Ajtun will wrestle 115 and this loss in our community. May his soul rest in peace.” 18:27.5, Trinity Gomez finished in Downey on 12/11, Cerritos at the as well as girls’ 6th, 7th and 8th grade Roland Dominguez will wrestle 122. 18:49.2, Samantha Tabares finished in Staples Center on 12/21 and M.L. basketball teams. There will also be Mathew Morales will wrestle 128, 19:25.6, Janeane Hernandez finished King of Riverside at the Maxpreps an 8th grade team of boys’ soccer Ariel Ramirez will wrestle 134 and in 19:33.5 and Carlota Conant Holiday Tournament in Cathedral (varsity) and a 6th and 7th grade team Armando Padilla will wrestle 140. Little League sign-ups Saturday finished in 19:39.5. Warren’s sixth and City on 12/26. The Vikings are also of boys’ soccer (junior varsity). Eight DOWNEY – Northwest Downey Little League will hold sign-ups Saturday seventh runners Blanca Robles and scheduled to play Rincon on 12/28 Adrian Segovia will wrestle 147, total teams will be competing for city at Furman Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the spring 2016 season. Rosie Santana finished in 20:02.3 and and Simi Valley on 12/29 in the same Giovanni Leon will wrestle 154 and championships in their respective For details, go to nwdll.org. 21:12.6, respectively. tournament. Pablo Ochoa will wrestle 162. Nic gender and grade levels. Coach Waldron, his staff and Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 Dining/Entertainment The Downey Patriot | 9

Hall of fame pop group The Duprees Rio Hondo College’s Dance Collective will headline a “Best of Doo-Wop” concert at will present a contemporary adaptation the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts of “The Nutcracker,” in collaboration on Saturday, Jan. 16. with students from Pioneer High School, Hadley School, Dean Shively Middle The Duprees had a series of hit records School, and the Rio Hondo College Child in the 1960s, reaching the Top 40 with love Development Center. ballads such as “Have You Heard,” “My Own True Love,” “Why Don’t You Believe Me,” Performances are Sunday, Dec. 13, at and “You Belong to Me.” 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The group was inducted into the Vocal Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at Group Hall of Fame in 2006. the door. Children under 5 are free. Also scheduled to perform is Jimmy Holiday food and gifts will be Clanton (“Another Sleepless Night,” “Just available for purchase, and there will be a a Dream”); The Solitaires (“The Wedding,” visit from Santa Claus. “Walking Along”); Tony Middleton The Rio Hondo Dance Collective is an (“Church Bells May Ring,” “My Dear Dearest ensemble of advanced students in the Rio New Orleans”). Darling”); and Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon Hondo Dance Program. (“Tallahassee Lassie,” “Way Down Yonder in Tickets to the show start at $35 and can be purchased at the CCPA box office, online at cerritoscenter.com, or by calling (562) 467-8818.

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Rose Hills honoring Professionals Warren High presents Sheriff’s deputy Our Lady of sought for career ‘The Odd Couple’ fatally shoots man DOWNEY – Warren High Guadalupe breakfast School’s Drama Department will in Norwalk WHITTIER – Many cultural DOWNEY – Downey High’s perform a production of “The Odd NORWALK – A man who traditions exist for the veneration of Counseling Department is seeking Couple: The Female Version,” which allegedly pointed a gun at sheriff’s Our Lady of Guadalupe - Patroness local professionals to participate in opened Thursday and runs through deputies was fatally shot by law of the Americas – in the Hispanic its second annual career breakfast Dec. 12. enforcement Tuesday in Norwalk. community. Thursday, Dec. 17, from 8:30-10 a.m. Performances are Thursdays, Authorities said that at about 6:33 in the gym. This year, to honor her, Rose Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. p.m., two men pointed handguns at Hills Memorial Park is presenting The school needs 100Tickets are $10 and can be purchased the deputies near Imperial Highway “Juan Diego & the Beautiful Lady”, a professionals to speak with Downey by calling (562) 869-7306, ext. 5618, and Pioneer Boulevard. free outdoors play for the community High seniors as they prepare for or online at emersontheatre.net. An unknown number of deputies on Sunday, Dec. 6 at Mission Hills future college and career plans. Below is a sypnosis of the fired their weapons, striking one of starting at 1 pm. If you can participate, contact production: the men. He was pronounced dead at The bilingual play is directed and Pam Morse at (562) 869-7301, ext. New York 1985, a time of the the scene. performed by students of the Theatre 5512, or [email protected]. Rubik Cube and shoulder pads. The second suspect was Rehearsal and Performance class of In this comedy, we meet Olive uninjured and arrested. Both the Performance Arts Department Madison, an independent but filthy suspects’ weapons were recovered, at Rio Hondo College as well as middle-aged woman who is about to authorities said. young students from St. Marianne de Downey woman meet her match when her OCD and Paredes Elementary School in Pico recently divorced friend, Florence Rivera. earns GM Unger, moves in with her. The play is free and open to all scholarship As Olive trudges across the Re-elected Bosco advances to CIF championship families and will be viewable from kitchen floor and Florence cleaning the Mission Hills Plaza, within Rose DOWNEY – General Motors’ up after every step, these two get Rio Hondo trustees game Hills Memorial Park, through Gate Women’s Retail Network awarded a into quite a bit of a debacle when 1. The performance will move across record 10 women a total of $29,000 in Olive sets up a romantic date with to take oaths CERRITOS – Last Friday St. John Bosco’s football team took down Bishop several stages placed at Mission Hills tuition assistance in 2015 to pursue their upstairs neighbors, Manolo and WHITTIER – Newly re-elected Amat High School, 63–10, in a CIF semi-final playoff game at Cerritos and in the surrounding hillside. careers in automotive retailing to Jesus Costazuela, two classy Spanish trustees Vicky Santana and Gary College. celebrate the fifth anniversary of brothers. Mendez will be sworn into office at “We are excited to be working on The win propels Bosco into the Pac – 5 Championship Game versus the Network’s Drive to Succeed These two completely opposite 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the this project with Rose Hills as it gives Centennial High (Corona ) Saturday night at Angel Stadium. Kickoff is at 8 Scholarship Program. women find themselves knowing Rio Hondo College Board Room, our students a great opportunity to p.m. and will be televised by Fox Sports West. more about each other than they ever followed by a festive reception at 6 perform in a unique environment,” Sara Giron, from Downey, did. So what will become of this odd p.m. However, before Bosco could think about a second championship run said Gabriel Carrasco, main director Calif., and a student at Northwood couple? You’ll have to come and see within the last three years they had to get past Bishop Amat last Friday. of the play and staff member at Rio University, was one of this year’s “I look forward to continuing for yourself at the Emerson Theatre This contest simply came down to Bosco’s defense keeping Bishop Amat’s Hondo College. winners and received $2,000 toward to work together with our Board her automotive studies. Giron was this December.” of Trustees, who are committed skill players from making the “big play” for touchdowns. “When they approached our class nominated by DeLillo Chevrolet in and dedicated to the success of our Besides shutting down the Lancer’s offense Bosco turned their defense about this opportunity, we quickly Huntington Beach, Calif. diverse students and communities,” into offense and scored touchdowns on three Bishop Amat turnovers. embraced the project. It resonates Superintendent-President Teresa with so many of our students on a “My goal is to be a general Police to step up The Braves exploded for a 28-point scoring bonanza in the third quarter manager at a GM dealership,” Dreyfuss said. to break open the game. The scoring was lead by defensive lineman Jacob personal and cultural level, which Giron said. “I want to use all of my Santana, the Board’s current Callier who scored two defensive touchdowns in the span of three minutes. also provides a wonderful learning traffic enforcement experience for all the students.” knowledge to help the dealer succeed Vice President, was re-elected to With the score 28-3 in Bosco’s favor. Bishop Amat tried to convert a 4th and enable their customers to have a in December her second term in November. She down play, but when the ball was fumbled near the line of scrimmage Callier Also playing a major role in positive experience. The best part of DOWNEY – Downey Police represents Trustee Area 2, which scooped it up and rumbled 40 yards for the score. this year’s production is the special working at a dealership is seeing the Department will step up Bike & serves Pico Rivera and parts of replica image bestowed upon Rose look on a customer’s face when they On the Lancers’ ensuing possession Bishop Amat tried a trick play that Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Whitter. Hills by the Archbishop of Mexico get their new car – it’s priceless.” when the ball was being passed back to Lancer quarterback Damain Garcia, City along with a stone from the Operations at various times during Santana is a manager for the Callier stepped in front of the pass for the “pick-six”. original Basilica de Guadalupe built GM and its dealers continue the month of December with Los Angeles County Probation After Callier’s second touchdown pushed Bosco’s lead to 42-3 the Braves between 1531 and 1709. as the only manufacturing/retail focused enforcement on collision Department. She previously worked partnership to offer scholarships to causing factors involving motorists, as a senior justice deputy for then-L.A. fan base could start to anticipate a return trip to the title game. At the culmination of the play, a women pursuing academic degrees pedestrians and bicyclists. County Supervisor Gloria Molina. Just as the Bosco defense set the tone early in the contest it was fitting that traditional procession will begin at in automotive management and The department has mapped Santana earned a bachelor’s degree the defense ended the evening’s scoring. Bosco cornerback Stephan Blaylock Mission Hills Plaza and follow the technical fields. Since 2011, the out locations over the past three in sociology from Whittier College jumped the slant route of the Lancer receiver and took his interception to the image to the courtyard of SkyRose program has provided 37 individual years where pedestrian and bike and a master’s degree in public policy house and put the explanation point on this 63–10 Bosco victory. Chapel where the event will continue scholarships totaling $104,500 to collisions have occurred along, from Harvard University. with a special blessing. Food and students in the U.S. and Canada –Michael Smith, contributor with the violations that led to those Santana is an ardent champion of special Guadalupana items will be representing a variety of sales crashes. Extra officers will be on equity programs designed to ensure available for purchase. regions, ethnicities and cultural duty patrolling areas where bike and all students have equal opportunity to The event is being held from 1-4 backgrounds. pedestrian traffic and crashes occur succeed at Rio Hondo College. p.m. Karen Miskimins, the Women’s in an effort to lower deaths and “Our role at Rio Hondo is “To be able to share this precious Retail Network Scholarship Chair injuries. critical to helping the children of this gift of the replica every year has and member of the GM Women’s Officers will be looking for community to find their paths to their become part of our tradition that we Dealer Advisory Council, said the violations made by drivers, bike future,” Santana said. “We provide share with our communities,” said program has grown each year to riders and pedestrians alike that can an avenue for achievement that can Patrick Monroe, President, Rose become more inclusive. Today, lead to life changing injuries. Special propel them to realize their dreams, Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary. participants such as Giron represent attention will be directed toward and it’s a task I’m proud to help lead.” “This year, we are grateful for the every walk of life: traditional drivers speeding, making illegal Mendez, who was first elected to partnership with Rio Hondo College students, military veterans, working turns, failing to stop for signs and the Board in 1999, ran unopposed and St. Marianne and their talented mothers, dealership employees and signals, failing to yield to pedestrians in the November election. This is students that are bringing to life the women changing careers. in cross walks or any other dangerous his fourth re-election. He represents traditions and culture for all to see.” Additionally, more women are violation. Trustee Area 4, which includes Los enrolled in fixed operations courses, For more information on Additionally, enforment will be Nietos and Santa Fe Springs, South which is especially important as the celebration in honor of Our taken for observed violations when Whittier and north Norwalk. Lady of Guadalupe, visit www. dealers brace for high levels of pedestrians cross the street illegally Mendez is president and ourladyofguadalupe-rosehills.com technician attrition in the near or fail to yield to drivers who have CEO of Urban Strategies West, a or call (323) 887-4837. future. the right of way. Bike riders will be governmental, public and political Celeste Briggs, GM Women’s stopped and citations issued when affairs firm. He is a former assistant Retail Network director, said the they fail to follow the same traffic to U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano. program’s success can be credited laws that apply to motorists. All He earned an associate’s degree in to grassroots implementation by riders are reminded to always wear political science and paralegal studies dealers. Each year, dealers promote a helmet – those under 18 years from Rio Hondo College and a the program with students and of age must wear helmets by law. bachelor’s degree in government from educators, nominate high-potential Pedestrians should cross the street Cal State Sacramento. candidates and contribute financially only in marked crosswalks or at to the scholarship fund. corners. Mendez is passionate about supporting the community’s veterans “By supporting Giron’s studies, Bicycle and pedestrian fatalities and led an effort to create a veterans we are investing in our future and are rising in California as more memorial at Rio Hondo College. helping make her career dreams people use these non-motorized come true,” Briggs said. “Our dealers means of transportation. Locally, “I’m proud to be returning to are already benefitting from the Downey Police Department has the Rio Hondo College Board of skills scholarship winners bring to investigated 276 fatal and injury Trustees,” Mendez said. “Rio Hondo the workplace. Exceptional female collisions involving pedestrians and provided me with the support I employees increase customer loyalty bicyclists during the past three (3) needed during my educational and overall dealership profitability, years. In 2013, California witnessed journey and I consider it my greatest and attract other women to the 701 pedestrians and 141 bicyclists privilege to ensure it continues to play automotive industry.” killed, accounting for more than 28 an important role for students across percent of all traffic fatalities. our community.” Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 The Downey Patriot | 11

morning. She prepared three meals a would volunteer my services to take like a numbers runner. She would the wings of her prayers. She was the Shared Stories: day, washed, cleaned, and made every her to Mother Tate’s, whose cigarette collect money from the sisters in the breast I suckled, the hand that rocked The Ties That Bind penny count on a shoestring budget. smoke, snuff, and smoker’s cough Missionary Society at her church my cradle, my sweet lullaby, and Because of her, where we lived was made me gag just thinking about without pencil or paper and would blessed assurance. She was my battle more than a house, it was a cozy nest visiting her. have me record their donations after hymn, anthem, spark, and inspiration. filled with love and laughter. Mother would feed strays on the church. Each time the donations would I sing praises to her. She was We had to do our homework after streets. She met Bruce, a paraplegic on balance. my biggest fan, my beloved mother. Memories of my mother school before playtime, but there were the bus, and he often invited himself to Her deeds were good. Her words There would be no me without her. always homemade treats. She made our house for dinner. Hearing him call were kind. She was all heart in my eyes. Though mother only had a tenth the best popcorn balls with peanuts or my mother Mom gave me the creeps, We were strongly bonded. She was grade education and spoke broken Vickie Williams grew up in Louisiana, we loved licking the cake batter and pecans, fried apple tarts, gingerbread, but Mother enjoyed cooking and pleasingly plump and tall, a wonderful English, I learned from her never to and this tribute to her mother during icing on her fingers. She made gumbo and teacakes. feeding people. cushion, my refuge, and the glue to our judge a book by its cover. She survived the holiday season communicates on and hog head cheese for holidays. She was never short on generosity. She over indulged in her own family. She was a mirror that validated sharecropping and the indignities of so many different levels. Her mother When Daddy came home She gave food to the neighborhood cooking and was extremely particular me, an oasis of blessings, a true love, Jim Crow, and managed to keep a sense was a woman of faith and generosity from hunting, she fried rabbits and kids who came knocking on our door about hands being washed before my greatest cheerleader. Her prayers of humor and an abiding faith in God. as well as a gifted cook who plucked smothered them in golden brown and were hungry, passed out cups sitting at her table. She would call were velvet whispers. She has passed on. However, her own chickens. Shared Stories is a gravy in the old black cast iron skillet, of sugar, flour, and cornmeal to the people out and direct them to the Though imperfectly perfect, her looking back I am eternally grateful weekly column featuring articles by the only heirloom she inherited from neighbors, when their rations ran short bathroom to wash their hands before love covered a multitude of sins. She for the love, wisdom, and wonderful participants in a writing class at the her mother. She raised chickens, at the end of the month. But we never sitting at her table. never made a promise she did not keep. memories she left behind. What a Norwalk Senior Center. Bonnie Mansell cracked their necks with her bare went hungry. Mother loved high heel shoes in Once my sister ran from her acting blessing she was to me! is the instructor for this free class offered hands, boiled hot water to pluck their She took in God Papa when he all colors. She wore hats, all shapes and sassy and Mother could not chase her “Ain’t no mountain high enough, through the Cerritos College Adult feathers, and made savory chicken and developed dropsy, cooked meals for styles, and gloves on Sunday mornings, down. Mother was true to her promise, ain’t no river wide enough, ain’t no Education Program. Curated by Carol homemade dumplings. Sister Bess, our neighbor next door, seldom missed church, and loved her “If I have to wake up at 2 am in the valley low enough to keep me from Kearns When rations were low, she made when she became ill, and was at the some Jesus. She sang in the choir hitting morning, I’m going to whip your tail.” loving you.” These lyrics from a hit succulent neck bones and cornbread bedside praying for Ms. Safronia, when flat notes, proudly off key, singing She woke up at 2 am and delivered her song made popular by Diana Ross By Vickie Williams dressing, pounded tough ground round death stole her last breath. happily, smiling radiantly. She didn’t promise. captivate my sentiments in memory I was always a mama’s girl. into submission with a knife, made it My mother reached across fences. shout like most Baptists, and thank When I graduated from high of my mother. Affectionately, her Memories of my mother are sacred to tender, and even a baby without teeth No one was a stranger in her eyes. She God she was not pushy about religion. school and college, she could not “darling” daughter. me. She was imperfectly perfect, the could eat her beef. The smell of roasted won hearts and made friends when she She was not a showboat Christian. She attend the ceremonies. She had a right fit for me. She was my hero and peanuts and pecans piped through her introduced her sweet potato pies and practiced what she preached and said, heart attack each time. Because of greatest inspiration. I praise God for oven with enticing aromas. peach cobblers to strangers. “An example is better than a sermon.” her spirit, encouragement, love, and her. She peeled sugar cane with her Mother emphasized the value Mother introduced me to God at prayers, though poor as an empty sack, The aromas in my mother’s kitchen teeth and gave it as treats to us in of education, nursed my wound with an early age and taught me how to pray. I made it through college. I soared on were daily blessings. Cooking was her winter and autumn. Sage, cinnamon, turpentine when I stuck a nail in my My first prayer was, “Now I lay me gift and passion; however, she would nutmeg, and sweet potatoes baking in foot, planted kisses on my forehead, down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul beg to differ. She would say her seven the stove infused the air with inviting gave me snuggly hugs, always believed to keep. If I should die before I wake, I children were her greatest gifts and southern comfort. She demonstrated in me, and affectionately called me pray the Lord my soul to take.” passions. charity begins at home. Her cooking darling. When I came of age to make my Lucille was her name. She stirred was amen to that. I loved tugging on She often said, “You’ve got a mind decision if I wanted to go to church pots with sweetness, baked pies and her apron, as a toddler. of your own, think for yourself, be a every Sunday, she said, “Religion is POETRY MATTERS lopsided cakes in bent, burnt pans, Mother kept us well fed. Breakfast leader not a follower.” When I made man-made, God lives in the heart. It beat cakes with wooden spoons, and was ready before school every my first F ever in an English class in is your decision, but God will separate the ninth grade and went home in tears the wheat from the chaff.” I was fifteen quite upset she said, “I know you can at the time. The Owl do much better, don’t give up, you are Gossip was something she battled Downhill I came, hungry, and yet not starved, not a quitter.” with, but she knew there was always Cold, yet had heat within me that was proof She reached for me and held me room for self-improvement. Patience Against the north wind; tired, yet so that rest closely. I kept in pursuit of turning that was not one of her virtues. She Had seemed the sweetest thing under a roof. F around. My final grade was an A in appreciated quick answers and relished that class. solutions. She kept her promises, but Then at the inn I had food, fire, and rest, When my sister Jo complained spoke her truth and called a spade a Knowing how hungry, cold, and tired was I. to her about not being good in math spade. All of the night was quite barred out except and said she couldn’t do it Mother’s She was no makeup artist. She An owl’s cry, a most melancholy cry. response was, “You can do it! You was honey mustard brown with slap the fart out of can’t and slap the naturally wavy hair that did not need Shaken out long and clear upon the hill hell out of couldn’t.” We often laugh a straightening comb. Her eyebrows No merry note, nor cause of merriment, remembering her antics and folksy were thin and the eyebrow pencil But one telling me plain what I escaped expressions. would be too high above her eyes, And others could not, that night, as in I went. Mother in my eyes was a wonder- which we teased her about often. She making woman. Sometimes, she was would laugh just as loud, when she And salted was my food, and my repose, too loud when she laughed or spoke looked in the mirror. Salted and sobered too, by the bird’s voice and engaged in gossip. Sometimes, she Sometimes there was too much Speaking for all who lay under the stars, was too impatient and wanted things rouge and her cheeks were too red, Soldiers and poor, unable to rejoice. done right a way, as quickly as possible. but she wore fine threads, never at the When she grabbed her sacrifice of her children. Our needs By Edward Thomas pocketbook, it was her unspoken came first. signal that “its time to go home,,” if She dressed us before buying In a holiday season of outreach and sharing, the poet makes us we were at a social function. She didn’t herself anything and put clothes on lay- feel the misery of those not included. Thomas appeals to modern drive, so reading between the lines was a-way. Before the bills hit the mailbox, sensibilities with his awareness of alienation. Though he died in sometimes awkward. she paid them off. She worked for Betsy 1917 at the Battle of Arras, his metaphor of the owl works just as If you picked the wrong potatoes Sterns as a domestic, ate scrapes off our well today. Poetry Maters is curated by Lorine Parks for her sweet potato pies, her attitude plates, and made us her priority. would be rough around the edges. She She could keep figures in her head

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Statement generally expires at the end of where it expires 40 days after any change in Articles of Incorporation or Organization 201414010259 or names listed above on N/A S/ JOSE PEREZ, OWNER five years from the date on which it was filed the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ORDER I declare that all information in this statement This statement was filed with the County in the office of the County Clerk, except, as to section 17913 other than a change in the REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MARTHA FIRE MIRACLE MILE LLC, 1239 9TH ST is true and correct. (A registrant who Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 19, 2015 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, residence address of a registered owner. A MARISCAL, 9020 SLAUSON AVE #204, UNIT 2, SANTA MONICA CA 90401 declares as true information which he or NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision where it expires 40 days after any change in New Fictitious Business Name Statement PICO RIVERA CA 90660 State of Incorporation: (1) CA she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name the facts set forth in the statement pursuant must be filed before the expiration. Effective State of Incorporation: (1) N/A This business is conducted by a Limited S/ ROSA AMELIA CUADRA, OWNER Statement generally expires at the end of to section 17913 other than a change in the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business This business is conducted by an Individual Liability Company This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed residence address of a registered owner. A Name Statement must be accompanied by The registrant commenced to transact The registrant commenced to transact Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 29, 2015 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as New Fictitious Business Name Statement the affidavit of identity form. business under the fictitious business name business under the fictitious business name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, must be filed before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement does not of itself or names listed above on N/A or names listed above on N/A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious I declare that all information in this statement I declare that all information in this statement Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Name Statement must be accompanied by Business Name in violation of the rights of is true and correct. (A registrant who is true and correct. (A registrant who five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the the affidavit of identity form. another under Federal, State, or common declares as true information which he or declares as true information which he or in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A The filing of this statement does not of itself law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). S/ MARTHA MARISCAL, OWNER S/ ORDER FIRE MIRACLE MILE LLC, where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective Business Name in violation of the rights of This statement was filed with the County OWNER, RAYMOND ENG the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business another under Federal, State, or common The Downey Patriot Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 10, This statement was filed with the County to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15 2015 Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 13, residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. Professions Code). NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision 2015 New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT Statement generally expires at the end of (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 File Number 2015300433 five years from the date on which it was filed Statement generally expires at the end of Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) in the office of the County Clerk, except, as five years from the date on which it was filed the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT PROFESSIONALS REAL ESTATE where it expires 40 days after any change in provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious File Number 2015283889 SERVICE, 7612 CALIFORNIA AVE, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant where it expires 40 days after any change in Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255, LA to section 17913 other than a change in the the facts set forth in the statement pursuant another under Federal, State, or common 11/12/15, 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) VISION COUNTY residence address of a registered owner. A to section 17913 other than a change in the law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business VENDING, 11027 LE FLOSS AVENUE, Articles of Incorporation or Organization New Fictitious Business Name Statement residence address of a registered owner. A Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A must be filed before the expiration. Effective New Fictitious Business Name Statement NAME STATEMENT Articles of Incorporation or Organization REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) EDGAR January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business must be filed before the expiration. Effective The Downey Patriot File Number 2015290065 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A F ESPINOZA, 7612 CALIFORNIA AVE, Name Statement must be accompanied by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JULIE HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255 the affidavit of identity form. Name Statement must be accompanied by DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) DIGITAL TILNEY VARDEN, 11027 LE FLOSS State of Incorporation: (1) N/A The filing of this statement does not of itself the affidavit of identity form. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS & PHOTO STUDIO SERVICES, 6526 AVENUE, DOWNEY CA 90241 (2) This business is conducted by an Individual authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The filing of this statement does not of itself NAME STATEMENT PACIFIC BLVD, HUNTINGTON PARK CA HERSHEL VARDEN, 11027 LE FLOSS The registrant commenced to transact Business Name in violation of the rights of authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious File Number 2015264610 90255, LA COUNTY AVENUE, DOWNEY CA 90241 business under the fictitious business name another under Federal, State, or common Business Name in violation of the rights of THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Articles of Incorporation or Organization State of Incorporation: (1) N/A (2) CA or names listed above on N/A law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business another under Federal, State, or common DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CASA GAZCON Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A This business is conducted by a Married I declare that all information in this statement Professions Code). law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business MEXICAN GRILL, 11413 TELEGRAPH REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) SAMUEL Couple is true and correct. (A registrant who Professions Code). ROAD, SANTA FE SPRINGS CA 90670, GONZALEZ ZARATE, 6526 PACIFIC BLVD, The registrant commenced to transact declares as true information which he or The Downey Patriot COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES HUNTINGTON PARK CA 90255 business under the fictitious business name she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 The Downey Patriot Articles of Incorporation or Organization State of Incorporation: (1) CA or names listed above on N/A S/ EDGAR F ESPINOZA, OWNER 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A This business is conducted by an Individual I declare that all information in this statement This statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RUBEN The registrant commenced to transact is true and correct. (A registrant who Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 25, NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS AND SONS BEST FOODS INC, 11413 business under the fictitious business name declares as true information which he or 2015 File Number 2015280566 NAME STATEMENT TELEGRAPH ROAD, SANTA FE SPRINGS or names listed above on 11/01/2015 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) File Number 2015290918 CA 90670 I declare that all information in this statement S/ JULIE TILNEY VARDEN, WIFE (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BECERRA THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) State of Incorporation: N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed with the County Statement generally expires at the end of DENTAL STUDIO, 471 STONEWOOD DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) LG FINANCIAL This business is conducted by a Corporation declares as true information which he or Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 5, five years from the date on which it was filed STREET UNIT#471, DOWNEY CA 90241, SERVICES, 8504 FIRESTONE BLVD #319, The registrant commenced to transact she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 2015 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as LA COUNTY DOWNEY CA 90241, LA COUNTY business under the fictitious business name S/ SAMUEL GONZALEZ ZARATE, OWNER NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, Articles of Incorporation or Organization Articles of Incorporation or Organization or names listed above on N/A This statement was filed with the County (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A I declare that all information in this statement Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 13, Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) BECERRA REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) LUCY is true and correct. (A registrant who 2015 five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the DENTAL GROUP, INC., 471 STONEWOOD GITHEHU, 13136 SHREVE RD, WHITTIER declares as true information which he or NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A STREET UNIT #471, DOWNEY CA 90241 CA 90602 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement State of Incorporation: CA State of Incorporation: (1) N/A S/ RUBEN AND SONS BEST FOODS INC, Statement generally expires at the end of where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective This business is conducted by a Corporation This business is conducted by an Individual SECRETARY, EDGARDO GAZCON five years from the date on which it was filed the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The registrant commenced to transact The registrant commenced to transact This statement was filed with the County in the office of the County Clerk, except, as to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by business under the fictitious business name business under the fictitious business name Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 20, 2015 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. or names listed above on N/A or names listed above on N/A NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision where it expires 40 days after any change in New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself I declare that all information in this statement I declare that all information in this statement (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name the facts set forth in the statement pursuant must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious is true and correct. (A registrant who is true and correct. (A registrant who Statement generally expires at the end of to section 17913 other than a change in the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of declares as true information which he or declares as true information which he or five years from the date on which it was filed residence address of a registered owner. A Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) in the office of the County Clerk, except, as New Fictitious Business Name Statement the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business S/ BECERRA DENTAL GROUP, INC., S/ LUCY GITHEHU, OWNER provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, must be filed before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). PRESIDENT, FERNANDO BECERRA This statement was filed with the County where it expires 40 days after any change in January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 16, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Name Statement must be accompanied by Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 3, 2015 to section 17913 other than a change in the the affidavit of identity form. another under Federal, State, or common 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15, 12/24/15 2015 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision residence address of a registered owner. A The filing of this statement does not of itself law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name New Fictitious Business Name Statement authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of must be filed before the expiration. Effective Business Name in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business another under Federal, State, or common The Downey Patriot File Number 2015287820 five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Name Statement must be accompanied by law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 11/12/15, 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the affidavit of identity form. Professions Code). DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) LULU’S provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CLEANING SERVICES, 12832 DOLAN where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT AVE, DOWNEY CA 90242, LA COUNTY the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the Business Name in violation of the rights of 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 File Number 2015293019 Articles of Incorporation or Organization to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A another under Federal, State, or common THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) EXCLUSIVE REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) LOURDES New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT TROPICAL PROPERTIES REALTY, 8484 PRECIADO, 12832 DOLAN AVE, DOWNEY must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business File Number 2015295327 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 515, BEVERLY CA 90242 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by The Downey Patriot THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) HILLS CA 90211, LA COUNTY State of Incorporation: (1) N/A Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. 11/12/15, 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) A & M RAMIREZ Articles of Incorporation or Organization This business is conducted by an Individual the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself INC, 36833 COBALT AVE, PALMDALE CA Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A The registrant commenced to transact The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 93552, LA COUNTY REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RONALD business under the fictitious business name authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT Articles of Incorporation or Organization PICADO, 11416 SANTA GERTRUDES AVE or names listed above on N/A Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common File Number 2015284892 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: C3672610 202, WHITTIER CA 90640 I declare that all information in this statement another under Federal, State, or common law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) A & M State of Incorporation: (1) N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Professions Code). DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) BRICHELY RAMIREZ INC, 36833 COBALT AVE, This business is conducted by an Individual declares as true information which he or Professions Code). TRANSPORT, 37374 SHEFFIELD DR, PALMDALE CA 93552 The registrant commenced to transact she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) The Downey Patriot PALMDALE CA 93550, LA COUNTY State of Incorporation: (1) CA business under the fictitious business name S/ LOURDES PRECIADO, OWNER The Downey Patriot 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 Articles of Incorporation or Organization This business is conducted by a Corporation or names listed above on N/A This statement was filed with the County 11/12/15, 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A The registrant commenced to transact I declare that all information in this statement Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 10, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MYNOR E business under the fictitious business name is true and correct. (A registrant who 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT RAMIREZ MONROY, 37374 SHEFFIELD or names listed above on N/A declares as true information which he or NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision NAME STATEMENT File Number 2015281437 DR, PALMDALE CA 93550 I declare that all information in this statement she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name File Number 2015297958 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS State of Incorporation: N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who S/ RONALD PICADO, OWNER Statement generally expires at the end of THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) ROSY This business is conducted by an Individual declares as true information which he or This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) STEM START TRUMPET EVENTS, 10324 HARVEST The registrant commenced to transact she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 17, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as USA (2) STEAM START USA, 13337 AVE., SANTA FE SPRINGS CA 90670, business under the fictitious business name S/ A & M RAMIREZ INC, SECRETARY, 2015 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, SOUTH ST., STE. #277, CERRITOS CA LA COUNTY or names listed above on N/A JAMES KAMURA NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision where it expires 40 days after any change in 90703, LA COUNTY, 13047 ARTESIA Articles of Incorporation or Organization I declare that all information in this statement This statement was filed with the County (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name the facts set forth in the statement pursuant BLVD., STE. C204, CERRITOS CA 90703 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 19, Statement generally expires at the end of to section 17913 other than a change in the Articles of Incorporation or Organization REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) SUSANA declares as true information which he or 2015 five years from the date on which it was filed residence address of a registered owner. A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: 2845291 CASTRO, 10324 HARVEST AVE., SANTA she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision in the office of the County Clerk, except, as New Fictitious Business Name Statement REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) BLIND FE SPRINGS CA 90670 S/ MYNOR E RAMIREZ MONROY, OWNER (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, must be filed before the expiration. Effective START OF AMERICA, 13337 SOUTH ST., State of Incorporation: (1) N/A This statement was filed with the County Statement generally expires at the end of where it expires 40 days after any change in January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business STE. 277, CERRITOS CA 90703 This business is conducted by an Individual Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 6, five years from the date on which it was filed the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Name Statement must be accompanied by State of Incorporation: (1) N/A The registrant commenced to transact 2015 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as to section 17913 other than a change in the the affidavit of identity form. This business is conducted by a Corporation business under the fictitious business name NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, residence address of a registered owner. A The filing of this statement does not of itself The registrant commenced to transact or names listed above on N/A (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name where it expires 40 days after any change in New Fictitious Business Name Statement authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious business under the fictitious business name I declare that all information in this statement Statement generally expires at the end of the facts set forth in the statement pursuant must be filed before the expiration. Effective Business Name in violation of the rights of or names listed above on N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who five years from the date on which it was filed to section 17913 other than a change in the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business another under Federal, State, or common I declare that all information in this statement declares as true information which he or in the office of the County Clerk, except, as residence address of a registered owner. A Name Statement must be accompanied by law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business is true and correct. (A registrant who she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, New Fictitious Business Name Statement the affidavit of identity form. Professions Code). declares as true information which he or S/ SUSANA CASTRO, OWNER where it expires 40 days after any change in must be filed before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement does not of itself she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County the facts set forth in the statement pursuant January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The Downey Patriot S/ BLIND START OF AMERICA, Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 4, to section 17913 other than a change in the Name Statement must be accompanied by Business Name in violation of the rights of 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 PRESIDENT, BRIAN TOM 2015 residence address of a registered owner. A the affidavit of identity form. another under Federal, State, or common This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision New Fictitious Business Name Statement The filing of this statement does not of itself law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 23, (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name must be filed before the expiration. Effective authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code). OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2015 Statement generally expires at the end of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Business Name in violation of the rights of NAME NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision five years from the date on which it was filed Name Statement must be accompanied by another under Federal, State, or common The Downey Patriot 2015284779 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the affidavit of identity form. law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15 File Number 2015266612 DATE FILED: Statement generally expires at the end of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, The filing of this statement does not of itself Professions Code). OCTOBER 19, 2015 five years from the date on which it was filed where it expires 40 days after any change in authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME OF BUSINESS(ES): INDEPENDANT in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Business Name in violation of the rights of The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT SOWING CONTRACTOR provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, to section 17913 other than a change in the another under Federal, State, or common 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15 File Number 2015286029 STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP where it expires 40 days after any change in residence address of a registered owner. A law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) CODE: 9838 HORLEY AVE, DOWNEY, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant New Fictitious Business Name Statement Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) GUANABACOA CA,90240 to section 17913 other than a change in the must be filed before the expiration. Effective NAME STATEMENT JOEL, 7618 RAMISH ST, BELL GARDENS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MANEL residence address of a registered owner. A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The Downey Patriot File Number 2015279227 CA 90201, LA COUNTY, 7618 RAMISH ST, PATRICIA PEIRIS, 9838 HORLEY AVE, New Fictitious Business Name Statement Name Statement must be accompanied by 11/12/15, 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) BELLGARDENS CA 90201 DOWNEY CA 90240 must be filed before the expiration. Effective the affidavit of identity form. DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) WORLDPOINT, Articles of Incorporation or Organization State of Incorporation: N/A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The filing of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 12440 FIRESTONE BLVD, NORWALK CA Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A This business is conducted by an Individual Name Statement must be accompanied by authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious NAME STATEMENT 90650, LA COUNTY, 13320 CLEARWATER REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JOEL I declare that all information in this statement the affidavit of identity form. Business Name in violation of the rights of File Number 2015280187 DR, LA MIRADA CA 90638 LOPEZ, 7618 RAMISH ST, BELLGARDENS is true and correct. (A registrant who The filing of this statement does not of itself another under Federal, State, or common Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 Legal Notices The Downey Patriot | 13 law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) PACHECO File Number 2015287402 NOTICE INVITING BIDS Mario Medina 2907 Professions Code). & SON’S IMPORTS, 4043 LUGO AVE, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Ricardo Avalos 2926 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LYNWOOD CA 90262, LA COUNTY DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MY SOLE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Florina Davila 2933 The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT Articles of Incorporation or Organization OBSESSION, 745 HAY AVE., LOS LaTonya Dorsey 2943 11/12/15, 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 File Number 2015301022 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A ANGELES CA 90022, LA COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Juan Jaime 2954 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MURIEL Articles of Incorporation or Organization Downey Unified School District, acting by Qudrea Smith 2961 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) JUDD DE JESUS PACHECO, 4043 LUGO Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A and through its Governing Board, hereinafter Eric Ramirez 2981 NAME STATEMENT CONSTRUCTION, 9722 VAN RUITEN ST., AVE, LYNWOOD CA 90262 (2) MURIEL REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) CINDY referred to as “District”, will receive prior to Lisa Cranford 3016 File Number 2015266866 BELLFLOWER CA 90706, LA COUNTY PACHECO, 4043 LUGO AVE, LYNWOOD MONARREZ, 745 HAY AVE., LOS 2:00 PM on the 18th day of December THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Articles of Incorporation or Organization CA 90262 ANGELES CA 90022 2015, sealed bids for the award of a Contract Purchases must be paid for at the time DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) SMOKE IT UP, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A State of Incorporation: (1) CA (2) CA State of Incorporation: (1) N/A for the following: of purchase in cash only. All purchased 7406 S CENTRAL AVE, LOS ANGELES REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) STEVEN This business is conducted by a General This business is conducted by an Individual items sold as is, where is and must be CA 90001, LA COUNTY MICHAEL JUDD, 9722 VAN RUITEN ST., Partnership The registrant commenced to transact BID NO. 15/16-17 removed at the time of sale. Sale subject Articles of Incorporation or Organization BELLFLOWER CA 90706 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name to cancellation in the event of settlement Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A State of Incorporation: (1) N/A business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A INSTALLATION OF A NEW ROOF ON between owner and obligated party. REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) RICARDO This business is conducted by an Individual or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement BUILDING “C” AT COLUMBUS HIGH SANCHEZ, 930 E COLDEN AVE, LOS The registrant commenced to transact I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who SCHOOL Dated this 3rd Day of December 2015 and ANGELES CA 90001 business under the fictitious business name is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or 10th day of December 2015. State of Incorporation: (1) N/A or names listed above on N/A declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) All bids shall be made and presented only Self Storage Management Co. Bond #: This business is conducted by an Individual I declare that all information in this statement she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ CINDY MONARREZ, CEO on the forms presented by the District. Bids WLI1254152 The registrant commenced to transact is true and correct. (A registrant who S/ MURIEL DE JESUS PACHECO, This statement was filed with the County shall be received in the Office of the Director, 562.630.7270 business under the fictitious business name declares as true information which he or GENERAL PARTNER Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 10, Purchasing and Warehouse at 11627 or names listed above on N/A she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County 2015 Brookshire Avenue, Room 169, Downey, The Downey Patriot I declare that all information in this statement S/ STEVEN MICHAEL JUDD, OWNER Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 1, NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision California 90241 and shall be opened and 12/3/15, 12/10/15 is true and correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed with the County 2015 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name publicly read aloud at the above stated time declares as true information which he or Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 30, NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of and place. Any bids received after the time she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 2015 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name five years from the date on which it was filed specified above or after any extensions S/ RICARDO SANCHEZ, OWNER NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as due to material changes shall be returned Notices This statement was filed with the County (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name five years from the date on which it was filed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, unopened. Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 19, 2015 Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision five years from the date on which it was filed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant The Contract Time is THIRTY (30) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the calendar days. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Statement generally expires at the end of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant residence address of a registered owner. A FOR CHANGE OF NAME five years from the date on which it was filed where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement Bids shall be received in the place identified CASE NUMBER: VS028085 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the facts set forth in the statement pursuant residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective above, and shall be opened and publicly read TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business aloud at the above-stated time and place. JUAN CARLOS RODRIGUEZ filed a petition where it expires 40 days after any change in residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective Name Statement must be accompanied by with this court for a decree changing names the facts set forth in the statement pursuant New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. The bid documents are available at Downey as follows: to section 17913 other than a change in the must be filed before the expiration. Effective Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself Unified School District Purchasing Office, Present name (1) JUAN CARLOS residence address of a registered owner. A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 11627 Brookshire Avenue, Room 169, RODRIGUEZ to Proposed name (1) JOHN New Fictitious Business Name Statement Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of Downey, CA 90241. MONTOYA must be filed before the expiration. Effective the affidavit of identity form. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common THE COURT ORDERS that all persons January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid interested in this matter appear before this Name Statement must be accompanied by authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common Professions Code). Conference at the Gallegos Administration court at the hearing indicated below to show the affidavit of identity form. Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Center, Building S-3 Conference Room, cause, if any, why the petition for change of The filing of this statement does not of itself another under Federal, State, or common Professions Code). The Downey Patriot on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 11:00 name should not be granted. Any person authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 11/12/15, 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 a.m. Any Contractor bidding on the Project objecting to the name changes described Business Name in violation of the rights of Professions Code). The Downey Patriot who fails to attend the entire mandatory above must file a written objection that another under Federal, State, or common 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15, 12/24/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS job walk and conference will be deemed a includes the reasons for the objection at law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT non-responsive bidder and will have its bid least two court days before the matter is Professions Code). 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15, 12/24/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Number 2015274830 returned unopened. scheduled to be heard and must appear at NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the hearing to show cause why the petition The Downey Patriot File Number 2015292452 (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) UGLY Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor should not be granted. If no written objection 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) CHRISTMAS SWEATERS LOS ANGELES pursuant to the California Business and File Number 2015303209 is timely filed, the court may grant the petition DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) IT’S IN THE (2) EXACT LATITUDE, 5042 WILSHIRE Professions Code, and be licensed to without a hearing. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) BUN, 15928 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 120, BLVD SPACE 1650, LOS ANGELES CA perform the work called for in the Contract NAME STATEMENT DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) DOWNEY NOTICE OF HEARING ENCINO CA 91436, LA COUNTY 90036, LA COUNTY Documents. The successful bidder must Date: January 20, 2016, Time: 1:30am, File Number 2015284808 TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (2) DOWNEY Articles of Incorporation or Organization Articles of Incorporation or Organization possess a valid and active THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Class A, B, Department F TECH SOLUTIONS, 7420 BUELL ST, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A or C-39 License at the time of award and DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) PATRICIA’S DOWNEY CA 90241-2121, LA COUNTY The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JEFFREY REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) throughout the duration of this Contract. Boulevard, Norwalk, California 90650 FASHION & CREATIONS, 9838 HORLEY Articles of Incorporation or Organization E MEYER, 7119 SUNSET BLVD #194, LOS CHRISTOPHER CASAREZ, 13012 GNEISS The Contractor’s California State License AVE, DOWNEY CA 90240, LA COUNTY Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall ANGELES CA 90046 AVE, DOWNEY CA 90242 (2) DEBORAH number shall be clearly stated on the bidder’s be published at least once a week for four Articles of Incorporation or Organization REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) State of Incorporation: (1) N/A CASAREZ, 13012 GNEISS AVE, DOWNEY proposal. Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A FRANCISCO PELAYO JR., 7420 BUELL successive weeks prior to the date set This business is conducted by an Individual CA 90242 for hearing on the petition in the following REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MANEL ST, DOWNEY CA 90241-2121 The registrant commenced to transact State of Incorporation: (1) N/A Subcontractors shall be licensed pursuant PATRICIA PEIRIS, 9838 HORLEY AVE, State of Incorporation: (1) CA newspaper of general circulation, printed in business under the fictitious business name This business is conducted by a Married to California law for the trades necessary to the county, THE DOWNEY PATRIOT. DOWNEY CA 90240 This business is conducted by an Individual or names listed above on N/A Couple perform the Work called for in the Contract State of Incorporation: (1) N/A The registrant commenced to transact November 25, 2015 I declare that all information in this statement The registrant commenced to transact Documents. Margaret M. Bernal This business is conducted by an Individual business under the fictitious business name is true and correct. (A registrant who business under the fictitious business name The registrant commenced to transact or names listed above on 10/30/2015 Judge Of The Superior Court declares as true information which he or or names listed above on N/A Each bid must strictly conform with and be Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per business under the fictitious business name I declare that all information in this statement she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) I declare that all information in this statement responsive to the Contract Documents as or names listed above on N/A is true and correct. (A registrant who Juan Carlos Rodriguez S/ JEFFREY E MEYER, OWNER is true and correct. (A registrant who defined in the General Conditions. 8937 Southgate Ave I declare that all information in this statement declares as true information which he or This statement was filed with the County declares as true information which he or is true and correct. (A registrant who she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) South Gate CA, 90280 Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 17, she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) The District reserves the right to reject (323) 841-4148 declares as true information which he or S/ FRANCISCO PELAYO JR., OWNER 2015 S/ CHRISTOPHER CASAREZ, HUSBAND any or all bids or to waive any irregularities she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision This statement was filed with the County or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. S/ MANEL PATRICIA PEIRIS, OWNER Clerk of Los Angeles on DECEMBER 1, The Downey Patriot (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 27, 2015 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15, 12/24/15 This statement was filed with the County 2015 Statement generally expires at the end of NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Each bidder’s bid must be accompanied Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 6, NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision five years from the date on which it was filed (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name by one of the following forms of bidder’s SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 2015 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Statement generally expires at the end of security: (1) cash; (2) a cashier’s check COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, five years from the date on which it was filed made payable to the District; (3) a certified ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name five years from the date on which it was filed where it expires 40 days after any change in in the office of the County Clerk, except, as check made payable to the District; or (4) FOR CHANGE OF NAME Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as the facts set forth in the statement pursuant provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a bidder’s bond executed by a California CASE NUMBER: VS028024 five years from the date on which it was filed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, to section 17913 other than a change in the where it expires 40 days after any change in admitted surety as defined in Code of Civil TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in residence address of a registered owner. A the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Procedure section 995.120, made payable ESTEBAN GARCIA filed a petition with this provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant New Fictitious Business Name Statement to section 17913 other than a change in the to the District in the form set forth in the court for a decree changing names as where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the must be filed before the expiration. Effective residence address of a registered owner. A Contract Documents. Such bidder’s security follows: the facts set forth in the statement pursuant residence address of a registered owner. A January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be in an amount not less than ten Present name (1) ESTEBAN GARCIA to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement Name Statement must be accompanied by must be filed before the expiration. Effective percent (10%) of the maximum amount of to Proposed name (1) STEVEN REYES residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective the affidavit of identity form. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter GARCIA New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business The filing of this statement does not of itself Name Statement must be accompanied by into the proposed Contract, if the same is THE COURT ORDERS that all persons must be filed before the expiration. Effective Name Statement must be accompanied by authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the affidavit of identity form. awarded to such bidder, and will provide the interested in this matter appear before this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. Business Name in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement does not of itself required Performance and Payment Bonds, court at the hearing indicated below to show Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself another under Federal, State, or common authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious insurance certificates and any other required cause, if any, why the petition for change of the affidavit of identity form. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Business Name in violation of the rights of documents. In the event of failure to enter name should not be granted. Any person The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of Professions Code). another under Federal, State, or common into said Contract or provide the necessary objecting to the name changes described authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business documents, said security will be forfeited. above must file a written objection that Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business The Downey Patriot Professions Code). includes the reasons for the objection at another under Federal, State, or common Professions Code). 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 The Contractor and all subcontractors least two court days before the matter is law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business The Downey Patriot shall comply with the requirements set forth scheduled to be heard and must appear at Professions Code). The Downey Patriot FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15 in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor the hearing to show cause why the petition 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15, 12/24/15 NAME STATEMENT Code. The District has obtained from the should not be granted. If no written objection The Downey Patriot File Number 2015279346 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Director of the Department of Industrial is timely filed, the court may grant the petition 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) NAME STATEMENT Relations the general prevailing rate of per without a hearing. NAME STATEMENT DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FAIR AND File Number 2015288775 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Number 2015260740 diem wages and the general prevailing rate NOTICE OF HEARING SQUARE MATTRESS COMPANY, 9240 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) for holiday and overtime work in the locality Date: January 06, 2016, Time: 1:30pm, NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) WALNUT STREET, BELLFLOWER CA DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) WORKERS’ File Number 2015276200 DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) CALIFORNIA in which this work is to be performed for Department SE-C 90706, LA COUNTY COMPENSATION CASE CITATIONS, 380 each craft, classification or type of worker The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) LEBANESE LADIES ORGANIZATION, Articles of Incorporation or Organization DAROCA AVENUE, LONG BEACH CA DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) YUMMY PIE 930 E. DRYDEN STREET, GLENDALE CA needed to execute the Contract. These per Blvd., Rm.101, Norwalk, California 90650 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A 90803, LA COUNTY diem rates, including holiday and overtime A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall BABIES, 6663 MICHELSON STREET, 91207, LA COUNTY REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) TIA Articles of Incorporation or Organization LAKEWOOD CA 90713, LA COUNTY Articles of Incorporation or Organization work, as well as employer payments for be published at least once a week for four PRUETT, 9240 WALNUT STREET, Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A health and welfare, pension, vacation, and successive weeks prior to the date set Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A BELLFLOWER CA 90706 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) NOZOMU Number (if applicable): AI #ON: 3320294 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) similar purposes, are on file at the District, for hearing on the petition in the following State of Incorporation: (1) N/A YOSH YAMANAKA, 380 DAROCA and are also available from the Director newspaper of general circulation, printed in REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) JASMINE CHOUCHAN NAHAS, 930 E. DRYDEN This business is conducted by an Individual AVENUE, LONG BEACH CA 90803 VENTURES, INC, 6663 MICHELSON STREET, GLENDALE CA 91207 of the Department of Industrial Relations. the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT. The registrant commenced to transact State of Incorporation: (1) N/A Pursuant to California Labor Code section November 06, 2015 STREET, LAKEWOOD CA 90713 State of Incorporation: (1) CA business under the fictitious business name This business is conducted by an Individual State of Incorporation: (1) CA This business is conducted by an Individual 1720 et seq., it shall be mandatory upon the Margaret M. Bernal or names listed above on N/A The registrant commenced to transact Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded, Judge Of The Superior Court This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact I declare that all information in this statement business under the fictitious business name The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name and upon any subcontractor under such Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per is true and correct. (A registrant who or names listed above on N/A Contractor, to pay not less than the said Esteban Garcia business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A declares as true information which he or I declare that all information in this statement or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement specified rates to all workers employed by 9617 Aldrich St. she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) is true and correct. (A registrant who them in the execution of the Contract. Pico Rivera CA 90660 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who S/ TIA PRUETT, OWNER declares as true information which he or is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or (562) 942-2107 This statement was filed with the County she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) The Contractor and all subcontractors shall [email protected] declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 2, S/ NOZOMU YOSH YAMANAKA, OWNER she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ CHOUCHAN NAHAS, OWNER furnish certified payroll records as required 2015 This statement was filed with the County pursuant to Labor Code section 1776 directly The Downey Patriot S/ JASMINE VENTURES, INC, PRESIDENT, This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 12, GLORIA I ZARATE Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 13, 2015 to the Labor Commissioner in accordance 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 2015 with Labor Code section 1771.4 on at least This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Clerk of Los Angeles on OCTOBER 29, 2015 (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name on a monthly basis (or more frequently five years from the date on which it was filed (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name if required by the District or the Labor COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as Statement generally expires at the end of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name five years from the date on which it was filed Commissioner) and in a format prescribed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, five years from the date on which it was filed by the Labor Commissioner. Monitoring and FOR CHANGE OF NAME Statement generally expires at the end of in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in in the office of the County Clerk, except, as CASE NUMBER: VS028067 five years from the date on which it was filed provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, enforcement of the prevailing wage laws and the facts set forth in the statement pursuant provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, related requirements will be performed by the TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner in the office of the County Clerk, except, as where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the where it expires 40 days after any change in MARIA SILVER REYNA filed a petition with provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Labor Commissioner/ Department of Labor residence address of a registered owner. A the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Standards Enforcement (DLSE). this court for a decree changing names as where it expires 40 days after any change in to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement to section 17913 other than a change in the follows: the facts set forth in the statement pursuant residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective residence address of a registered owner. A No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period Present name (1) MARIA SILVER REYNA to to section 17913 other than a change in the New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business New Fictitious Business Name Statement Proposed name (1) SILVER REYNA residence address of a registered owner. A must be filed before the expiration. Effective of ninety (90) calendar days after the date Name Statement must be accompanied by must be filed before the expiration. Effective set for the opening of bids. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons New Fictitious Business Name Statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business interested in this matter appear before this must be filed before the expiration. Effective Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself Name Statement must be accompanied by court at the hearing indicated below to show January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business the affidavit of identity form. Separate payment and performance bonds, authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the affidavit of identity form. each in an amount equal to 100% of the total cause, if any, why the petition for change of Name Statement must be accompanied by The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement does not of itself name should not be granted. Any person the affidavit of identity form. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Contract amount, are required, and shall be another under Federal, State, or common authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious provided to the District prior to execution of objecting to the name changes described The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Business Name in violation of the rights of above must file a written objection that authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common the Contract and shall be in the form set forth Professions Code). another under Federal, State, or common in the Contract Documents. includes the reasons for the objection at Business Name in violation of the rights of law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business least two court days before the matter is another under Federal, State, or common Professions Code). The Downey Patriot Professions Code). All bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) scheduled to be heard and must appear at law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15 the hearing to show cause why the petition Professions Code). The Downey Patriot must be issued by a California admitted The Downey Patriot surety as defined in California Code of Civil should not be granted. If no written objection 11/12/15, 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 is timely filed, the court may grant the petition The Downey Patriot NAME STATEMENT Procedure section 995.120. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Where applicable, bidders must meet the without a hearing. 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15 File Number 2015292836 NOTICE OF HEARING NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) requirements set forth in Public Contract FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File Number 2015284261 Code section 10115 et seq., Military and Date: January 20, 2016, Time: 1:30, DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) GIGITY, 2337 Government Department SE-C NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS DEL AMO, COMPTON CA 90220, LA Veterans Code section 999 et seq. and File Number 2015298271 (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) M&J California Code of Regulations, Title 2, The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk COUNTY, PO BOX 3087, LAKEWOOD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON Boulevard, Norwalk, California 90650 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) INTERNATIONAL, 7328 QUILL DR 105, CA 90711 Section 1896.60 et seq. regarding Disabled DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) FASHION DOWNEY CA 90242, LA COUNTY, PO A PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE Veteran Business Enterprise (“DVBE”) A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Articles of Incorporation or Organization PERMIT be published at least once a week for four TREND LA, 8850 APOLLO WAY SUITE BOX 3663, SOUTH PASADENA CA 91031 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A Programs. Forms are included in this Bid 200, DOWNEY CA 90242, LA COUNTY, Articles of Incorporation or Organization PLN-15-00207 Package. successive weeks prior to the date set REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) ROBERT for hearing on the petition in the following 9905 PANGBORN AVE., DOWNEY CA Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A D ROONEY, 5855 GRAYWOOD AVE, 90240 REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) MARVIN Notice is hereby given that a public hearing The Downey Patriot newspaper of general circulation, printed in LAKEWOOD CA 90712 (2) ADAM M will be held before the DOWNEY CITY the county, DOWNEY PATRIOT. Articles of Incorporation or Organization M GONG, 7328 QUILL DR 105, DOWNEY RAMSEY, 5909 GRAYWOOD AVE, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 Number (if applicable): AI #ON: N/A CA 90242 PLANNING COMMISSION on the 16th November 18, 2015 LAKEWOOD CA 90712 day of December, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., Margaret M. Bernal REGISTERED OWNERS(S): (1) LOURDES State of Incorporation: (1) CA State of Incorporation: (1) N/A GARDEA, 9905 PANGBORN AVE., This business is conducted by an Individual in the Council Chamber of the Downey Judge Of The Superior Court This business is conducted by a General City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per DOWNEY CA 90240 (2) JUAN GARDEA, The registrant commenced to transact Partnership Lien Sales 9905 PANGBORN AVE., DOWNEY CA business under the fictitious business name Downey, California. At that time and place, Maria Silver Reyna The registrant commenced to transact consideration will be given to the following: 90240 or names listed above on N/A NOTICE OF SALE 9417 Rose St #5 business under the fictitious business name Bellflower, CA 90706 State of Incorporation: (1) N/A I declare that all information in this statement or names listed above on N/A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the This business is conducted by a Married is true and correct. (A registrant who PLN-15-00207 (Conditional Use Permit) – undersigned intends to sell the personal (562) 925-4129 I declare that all information in this statement A request to operate a day spa and massage Couple declares as true information which he or is true and correct. (A registrant who property described below to enforce a The registrant commenced to transact she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) therapy establishment on property located lien imposed on said property pursuant to The Downey Patriot declares as true information which he or at 7847 Florence Avenue, Suite 104 and 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15 business under the fictitious business name S/ MARVIN M GONG, OWNER she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) sections 21700 – 21716 of the CA Business or names listed above on N/A This statement was filed with the County zoned C-2 (General Commercial) & P-B and Professions Code, CA Commercial S/ ROBERT D ROONEY, GENERAL (Parking Buffer). I declare that all information in this statement Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 06, PARTNER Code Section 2328, Section 1812.600 – is true and correct. (A registrant who 2015 This statement was filed with the County 1812.609 and Section 1988 of CA Civil Code, Probate declares as true information which he or NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision All interested parties are invited to submit 353 of the Penal Code. Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 17, written comments and/or to attend and give she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 2015 S/ LOURDES GARDEA, OWNER Statement generally expires at the end of testimony. The staff report, which provides The undersigned will sell at public sale NOTICE OF PETITION TO NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision a detailed description and analysis of this This statement was filed with the County five years from the date on which it was filed (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name by competitive bidding on Wednesday ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Clerk of Los Angeles on NOVEMBER 24, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as project, will be posted to the City’s website E.R. MCCOLLUM Statement generally expires at the end of (http://www.downeyca.org/gov/cd/planning/ the 16th day of December, 2015 at 2015 provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, five years from the date on which it was filed 1:30 P.M., on the premises where said aka ESTIL R. MCCOLLUM NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision where it expires 40 days after any change in planning_commission.asp) on the Friday property including: household goods, tools, Case No. BP168223 in the office of the County Clerk, except, as prior to the public hearing. (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name the facts set forth in the statement pursuant provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, electronics, and personal effects, have been To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, Statement generally expires at the end of to section 17913 other than a change in the stored and which are located at contingent creditors, and persons who may where it expires 40 days after any change in As required by the California Environmental Paramount five years from the date on which it was filed residence address of a registered owner. A the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Self Storage, 8160 E. Rosecrans Ave, otherwise be interested in the will or estate, in the office of the County Clerk, except, as New Fictitious Business Name Statement Quality Act (CEQA), this request has been , State or both, of E.R. MCCOLLUM aka ESTIL R. to section 17913 other than a change in the found to be Categorically Exempt from Paramount, County of Los Angeles provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, must be filed before the expiration. Effective residence address of a registered owner. A of California, the following: MCCOLLUM where it expires 40 days after any change in January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business CEQA, per CEQA Guideline, Section A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed New Fictitious Business Name Statement 15301(Class 1, Existing Facilities). the facts set forth in the statement pursuant Name Statement must be accompanied by must be filed before the expiration. Effective Customer Name Unit# by Craig E. McCollum in the Superior Court to section 17913 other than a change in the the affidavit of identity form. of California, County of LOS ANGELES. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business If you challenge the proposed actions in Agileo Bustamaite 2636 residence address of a registered owner. A The filing of this statement does not of itself Name Statement must be accompanied by Jose Pacheco 1027 THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests New Fictitious Business Name Statement authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious court, you may be limited to raising only that Craig E. McCollum be appointed as the affidavit of identity form. those issues you or someone else raised at Ignacia Madera 1106 must be filed before the expiration. Effective Business Name in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement does not of itself Dynicia L. Braxton 1233 personal representative to administer the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business another under Federal, State, or common the public hearing described in this notice, estate of the decedent. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious or in written correspondence delivered to Rosario Gonzalez 1236 Name Statement must be accompanied by law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Business Name in violation of the rights of Crystal Lozano 1262 THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will the affidavit of identity form. Professions Code). the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. another under Federal, State, or common public hearing. Esmeralda Rodriguez 1412 The filing of this statement does not of itself law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business Donald Reed 1427 The will and any codicils are available for authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The Downey Patriot Professions Code). Ronald Seals 1446 examination in the file kept by the court. Business Name in violation of the rights of 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 For more information contact Associate THE PETITION requests authority to Planner Jessica Flores at 562-904-7154. Irma Lujan 2407 another under Federal, State, or common Lory Chapman 2462 administer the estate under the Independent The Downey Patriot Administration of Estates Act. (This authority law (see Section 14411 et. seq., Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15 Carolyn Boudoin 2486 Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT The Downey Patriot Clifford Mayberry 2540 will allow the personal representative File Number 2015302657 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 12/3/15 Eddie Gonzales 2621 to take many actions without obtaining The Downey Patriot THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) NAME STATEMENT Teresa Martinez 2901 court approval. 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important actions, however, the personal aware that the same lender may hold whether your sale date has been postponed, requires that information about trustee sale any, shown above. If no street address All right, title and interest conveyed to and representative will be required to give notice more than one mortgage or deed of trust and, if applicable, the rescheduled time postponements be made available to you or other common designation is shown, now held by it under said Deed of Trust in to interested persons unless they have on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY and date for the sale of this property, you and to the public, as a courtesy to those directions to the location of the property may the property situated in said County and waived notice or consented to the proposed OWNER: The sale date shown on this may call, 916-939-0772 for information not present at the sale. If you wish to learn be obtained by sending a written request to State described as: AS MORE FULLY action.) The independent administration notice of sale may be postponed one or regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this whether your sale date has been postponed, the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED authority will be granted unless an interested more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting. and if applicable, the rescheduled time and first publication of this Notice of Sale. DEED OF TRUST APN# 8075-031-020 person files an objection to the petition and trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section com, for information regarding the sale of date for the sale of this property, you may If the Trustee is unable to convey title for The street address and other common shows good cause why the court should not 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law this property, using the file number assigned call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet any reason, the successful bidder’s sole designation, if any, of the real property grant the authority. requires that information about trustee sale to this case, T.S.# 9551-3022. Information Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/ and exclusive remedy shall be the return described above is purported to be: 14628 A HEARING on the petition will be held postponements be made available to you about postponements that are very short propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file of monies paid to the Trustee, and the LEFLOSS AVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 on Dec. 18, 2015 at 8:30AM in Dept. No. and to the public, as a courtesy to those in duration or that occur close in time to number assigned to this case CA1500271024 successful bidder shall have no further The undersigned Trustee disclaims any 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, not present at the sale. If you wish to learn the scheduled sale may not immediately Information about postponements that are recourse. liability for any incorrectness of the street CA 90012. whether your sale date has been postponed, be reflected in the telephone information very short in duration or that occur close The requirements of California Civil Code address and other common designation, if IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the and, if applicable, the rescheduled time or on the internet Web site. The best way in time to the scheduled sale may not Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, petition, you should appear at the hearing and date for the sale of this property, you to verify postponement information is to immediately be reflected in the telephone when the Notice of Default was recorded. but without covenant or warranty, expressed and state your objections or file written may call 916-939-0772 for information attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee information or on the Internet Web site. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you or implied, regarding title, possession, objections with the court before the hearing. regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this is unable to convey title for any reason, The best way to verify postponement are considering bidding on this property lien, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining Your appearance may be in person or by Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive information is to attend the scheduled sale. you should understand that there are risks principal sum of the note(s) secured by your attorney. com for information regarding the sale of remedy shall be the return of monies paid If the sale is set aside for any reason, the involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent this property, using the file number assigned to the Trustee and the successful bidder Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled will be bidding on a lien, not on the property as provided in said note(s), advances, creditor of the decedent, you must file your to this case 20120015003732. Information shall have no further recourse. NBS Default only to a return of the deposit paid. The itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, claim with the court and mail a copy to the about postponements that are very short Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite Purchaser shall have no further recourse auction does not automatically entitle you charges and expenses of the Trustee and personal representative appointed by the in duration or that occur close in time to 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the to free and clear ownership of the property. of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. court within the later of either (1) four months the scheduled sale may not immediately For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American You should also be aware that the lien being The total amount of the unpaid balance of from the date of first issuance of letters to a be reflected in the telephone information www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916- Title Insurance Company 6 Campus Cir, auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the obligation secured by the property to general personal representative, as defined or on the Internet Web site. The best way 939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First the highest bidder at the auction, you are or be sold and reasonable estimated costs, in section 58(b) of the California Probate to verify postponement information is to Vanessa Gomez, Foreclosure Associate American Title Insurance Company MAY may be responsible for paying off all liens expenses and advances at the time of the Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE This communication is an attempt to collect BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR senior to the lien being auctioned off, before initial publication of the Notice of Sale is or personal delivery to you of a notice under SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: a debt and any information obtained will be ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. you can receive clear title to the property. $454,891.59. The beneficiary under said section 9052 of the California Probate Code. NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION used for that purpose. However, if you have ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY You are encouraged to investigate the Deed of Trust has deposited all documents Other California statutes and legal authority A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE received a discharge of the debt referenced BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR existence, priority, and size of outstanding evidencing the obligations secured by the may affect your rights as a creditor. You INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE liens that may exist on this property by Deed of Trust and has declared all sums may want to consult with an attorney ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 an attempt to impose personal liability upon CALL (916)939-0772NPP0264615 To: contacting the county recorder’s office or secured thereby immediately due and knowledgeable in California law. 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com you for payment of that debt. In the event THE DOWNEY PATRIOT 12/03/2015, a title insurance company, either of which payable, and has caused a written Notice of YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS you have received a bankruptcy discharge, 12/10/2015, 12/17/2015 may charge you a fee for this information. Default and Election to Sell to be executed. court. If you are a person interested in the A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO any action to enforce the debt will be taken If you consult either of these resources, you The undersigned caused said Notice of estate, you may file with the court a Request COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION against the property only. NPP0264533 The Downey Patriot should be aware that the same lender may Default and Election to Sell to be recorded for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT To: THE DOWNEY PATRIOT 11/26/2015, 12/3/15, 12/10/15, 12/17/15 hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust in the County where the real property of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee 12/03/2015, 12/10/2015 on the property. is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL or of any petition or account as provided in Dated: 11/03/2015 NPP0263014 To: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding Probate Code section 1250. A Request for THE DOWNEY PATRIOT 11/19/2015, The Downey Patriot 15-21091-SP-CA Title No. 150207701-CA- sale date shown on this notice of sale may on this property lien, you should understand Special Notice form is available from the 11/26/2015, 12/03/2015 11/26/15, 12/3/15, 12/10/15 VOI A.P.N. 8082-007-028 be postponed one or more times by the that there are risks involved in bidding at court clerk. ATTENTION RECORDER: THE mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a Attorney for petitioner: The Downey Patriot TSG No.: 8580666 TS No.: CA1500271024 FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN pursuant to Section 2924g of the California lien, not on the property itself. Placing the RICHARD A LEHN ESQ 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 6263-036- ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE Civil Code. The law requires that information highest bid at a trustee auction does not SBN 147571 008 Property Address: 12938 GLYNN TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE about trustee sale postponements be made automatically entitle you to free and clear ARDIS & LEHN T.S. No.: 9551-3022 TSG Order No.: AVENUE DOWNEY, CA 90242 NOTICE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL available to you and to the public, as a ownership of the property. You should also 9530 E IMPERIAL HWY 8562619 A.P.N.: 6366-031-014 NOTICE OF OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN CODE 2923.3 courtesy to those not present at the sale. be aware that the lien being auctioned off STE J TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE If you wish to learn whether your sale date may be a junior lien. If you are the highest DOWNEY CA 90242-3041 UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DATED 05/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT has been postponed, and, if applicable, the bidder at the auction, you are or may be CN917893 03/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ATTACHED rescheduled time and date for the sale of responsible for paying off all liens senior to The Downey Patriot TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED this property, you may call 714-730-2727 the lien being auctioned off, before you can 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF OF TRUST DATED 11/02/2006. UNLESS or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp. receive clear title to the property. You are AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT com/sales, using the file number assigned encouraged to investigate the existence, THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD to this case 15-21091-SP-CA. Information priority, and size of outstanding liens that SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS A LAWYER. On 12/23/2015 at 10:00 A.M., AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN about postponements that are very short may exist on this property by contacting the Trustee Sales Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed First American Title Insurance Company, as EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF in duration or that occur close in time to county recorder’s office or a title insurance Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU the scheduled sale may not immediately be company, either of which may charge you Trustee Sale No. : 20120015003732 Title sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust to Deed of Trust recorded 05/18/2006, SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. reflected in the telephone information or on a fee for this information. If you consult Order No.: 120357103 FHA/VA/PMI No.: Recorded 03/29/2007 as Document No.: as Instrument No. 06 1093922, in book , A public auction sale to the highest bidder the Internet Web site. The best way to verify either of these resources, you should be NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE 20070731473, of Official Records in the page , , of Official Records in the office of for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made postponement information is to attend the aware that the same lender may hold more IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, office of the Recorder of Los Angeles the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES payable to National Default Servicing scheduled sale. than one mortgage or deed of trust on the DATED 07/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE County, California, executed by: GEORGE County, State of California. Executed by: Corporation), drawn on a state or national Date: 11/13/2015 property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, T HAMMONS, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as NELSON MENCOS, A MARRIED MAN AS bank, a check drawn by a state or federal National Default Servicing Corporation The sale date shown on this notice of sale IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, credit union, or a check drawn by a state c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, may be postponed one or more times by the IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO or federal savings and loan association, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S savings association, or savings bank San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: pursuant to Section 2924g of the California AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT cashier’s check drawn by a state or national CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other specified in Section 5102 of the Financial 888-264-4010 Civil Code. The law requires that information A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly bank, a check drawn by a state or federal form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), Code and authorized to do business in this Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: about trustee sale postponements be made appointed Trustee under and pursuant to credit union, or a check drawn by a state (Payable at time of sale in lawful money state; will be held by the duly appointed www.ndscorp.com/sales available to you and to the public, as a Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/25/2007 or federal savings and loan association, of the United States) Behind the fountain trustee as shown below, of all right, title, Zahara Joyner A-4550632 11/19/2015, courtesy to those not present at the sale. as Instrument No. 20071754493 of official savings association, or savings bank located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic and interest conveyed to and now held 11/26/2015, 12/03/2015 If you wish to learn whether your sale date records in the office of the County Recorder specified in section 5102 of the Financial Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title by the trustee in the hereinafter described has been postponed, and if applicable, the of LOS ANGELES County, State of Code and authorized to do business in this and interest conveyed to and now held by property under and pursuant to a Deed of The Downey Patriot rescheduled time and date for the sale of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MICHAEL state). All right, title and interest conveyed it under said Deed of Trust in the property Trust described below. The sale will be made 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 this property, you may call 800-280-2832 CALVERT AND CATHERINE CALVERT, to and now held by it under said Deed of situated in said County and State described in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or visit this Internet Web www.Auction. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO Trust in the property situated in said County as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding TSG No.: 8472127 TS No.: CA1400261135 com , using the file number assigned to this HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S and state, and as more fully described in ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 8075-031-020 case CA1400261135 Information about CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale APN# 6263-036-008 The street address and the remaining principal sum of the note(s) Property Address: 14628 LEFLOSS postponements that are very short in duration of payment authorized by California Civil Date & Time: 01/04/2016 at 10:00 AM Sale other common designation, if any, of the real secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest AVE NORWALK, CA 90650 NOTICE OF or that occur close in time to the scheduled Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in Location: Behind the fountain located in property described above is purported to be: and late charges thereon, as provided in TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT sale may not immediately be reflected in the lawful money of the United States). DATE Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center 12938 GLYNN AVENUE, DOWNEY, CA the note(s), advances, under the terms of UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED telephone information or on the Internet Web OF SALE: 12/09/2015 TIME OF SALE: Plaza, Pomona CA The street address and 90242 The undersigned Trustee disclaims the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, 11/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION site. The best way to verify postponement 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE other common designation, if any, of the any liability for any incorrectness of the street charges and expenses of the Trustee for TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER real property described above is purported address and other common designation, if the total amount (at the time of the initial MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, to be: 6445 DOS RIOS RD, DOWNEY, CA any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and 90240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims but without covenant or warranty, expressed estimated to be set forth below. The amount THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING only to a return of the deposit paid. The other common designation, if any, of the any liability for any incorrectness of the street or implied, regarding title, possession, may be greater on the day of sale. AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT Purchaser shall have no further recourse real property described above is purported address and other common designation, if or encumbrances, to pay the remaining Trustor: James Ray Martinez, a single man A LAWYER. On 12/10/2015 at 09:00 A.M., against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee to be: 9748 POMERING RD, DOWNEY, any, shown herein. Said sale will be made principal sum of the note(s) secured by Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default First American Title Insurance Company, as or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First CALIFORNIA 90240 APN#: 6359-007-024 in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, Servicing Corporation duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant American Title Insurance Company 6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding as provided in said note(s), advances, Recorded 11/09/2006 as Instrument No. to Deed of Trust recorded 11/22/2005, as Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, liability for any incorrectness of the street title, possession, or encumbrances, to under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, 06 2487014 (or Book, Page) of the Official Instrument No. 05 2837363, in book , page , , TX 76262 First American Title Insurance address and other common designation, if pay the remaining principal sum of the charges and expenses of the Trustee and Records of Los Angeles County, California. of Official Records in the office of the County Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Date of Sale: 12/21/2015 at 11:00 AM Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT but without covenant or warranty, expressed with interest thereon, as provided in The total amount of the unpaid balance of Place of Sale: By the fountain located at of California. Executed by: VICENTE RUBIO A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED or implied, regarding title, possession, said note(s), advances, if any, under the the obligation secured by the property to 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 AND GRACIELA RUBIO, HUSBAND AND MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE or encumbrances, to pay the remaining terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, be sold and reasonable estimated costs, Estimated amount of unpaid balance and WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS., WILL SELL AT FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION principal sum of the note(s) secured by said charges and expenses of the Trustee expenses and advances at the time of the other charges: $303,418.81 PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER PLEASE CALL 800-280-2832NPP0264134 Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as and of the trusts created by said Deed initial publication of the Notice of Sale is Street Address or other common designation FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH To: THE DOWNEY PATRIOT 11/19/2015, provided in said note(s), advances, under of Trust, to-wit: $553,051.51 (Estimated) $470,051.27. The beneficiary under said of real property: 15219 Caulfield Avenue, EQUIVALENT or other form of payment 11/26/2015, 12/03/2015 the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, as of 12/02/2015. Accrued interest and Deed of Trust has deposited all documents Norwalk, CA 90650 authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of charges and expenses of the Trustee and additional advances, if any, will increase evidencing the obligations secured by the A.P.N.: 8082-007-028 sale in lawful money of the United States) The Downey Patriot of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. this figure prior to sale. It is possible that Deed of Trust and has declared all sums The undersigned Trustee disclaims any VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE 11/19/15, 11/26/15, 12/3/15 The total amount of the unpaid balance of at the time of sale the opening bid may secured thereby immediately due and liability for any incorrectness of the street HOTEL LOS ANGELES-NORWALK, 13111 the obligation secured by the property to be less than the total indebtedness due. payable, and has caused a written Notice of address or other common designation, if SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 be sold and reasonable estimated costs, NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you Default and Election to Sell to be executed. expenses and advances at the time of the are considering bidding on this property lien, The undersigned caused said Notice of initial publication of the Notice of Sale is you should understand that there are risks Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in $525,092.85. The beneficiary under said involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You the County where the real property is located. Deed of Trust heretofore executed and will be bidding on a lien, not on the property NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you delivered to the undersigned a written itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee are considering bidding on this property lien, Declaration of Default and Demand for auction does not automatically entitle you you should understand that there are risks Sale, and a written Notice of Default and to free and clear ownership of the property. involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You Election to Sell. The undersigned caused You should also be aware that the lien being will be bidding on a lien, not on the property said Notice of Default and Election to Sell auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee to be recorded in the county where the real the highest bidder at the auction, you are or auction does not automatically entitle you property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL may be responsible for paying off all liens to free and clear ownership of the property. BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on senior to the lien being auctioned off, before You should also be aware that the lien being this property lien, you should understand you can receive clear title to the property. auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are that there are risks involved in bidding at You are encouraged to investigate the the highest bidder at the auction, you are or a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a existence, priority, and size of outstanding may be responsible for paying off all liens lien, not on the property itself. Placing the liens that may exist on this property by senior to the lien being auctioned off, before highest bid at a trustee auction does not contacting the county recorder’s office or you can receive clear title to the property. automatically entitle you to free and clear a title insurance company, either of which You are encouraged to investigate the ownership of the property. You should also may charge you a fee for this information. existence, priority, and size of outstanding be aware that the lien being auctioned off If you consult either of these resources, you liens that may exist on this property by may be a junior lien. If you are the highest should be aware that the same lender may contacting the county recorder’s office or bidder at the auction, you are or may be hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust a title insurance company, either of which responsible for paying off all liens senior to on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY may charge you a fee for this information. If the lien being auctioned off, before you can OWNER: The sale date shown on this you consult either of these resources, you receive clear title to the property. You are notice of sale may be postponed one or should be aware that the same lender may encouraged to investigate the existence, more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust priority, and size of outstanding liens that trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY may exist on this property by contacting the 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law OWNER: The sale date shown on this county recorder’s office or a title insurance requires that information about trustee sale notice of sale may be postponed one or company, either of which may charge you postponements be made available to you more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, a fee for this information. If you consult and to the public, as a courtesy to those trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section either of these resources, you should be not present at the sale. If you wish to learn 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 The Downey Patriot | 15

HUMANS OF DOWNEY: What’s the difference between pre-qualified MIKAIL

“Within a two month span, my daughter, Mikaila, was born, and I opened and pre-approved? this restaurant. When she was one year old, I thought, ‘Oh, this little life is dependent on me for everything.’ That’s what pushes me to work harder, it Ralph Waldo Emerson, Because it’s a quick procedure – dealing with a potential seller, as should be appraised at or above pushes me not to fail. I don’t care how tired I am, I do it for her. Without her, American essayist and poet, once and based only on the information he or she will know you’re one the sales price. The bank may also I don’t know if I’d still be doing this. said that the future belongs to those you provide to the lender – your step closer to obtaining an actual require more information if the I know my wife gives me support but business ownership is hard work. who prepare for it. This is sage pre-qualified amount is not a mortgage. appraiser brings up anything he or Every business is hard but the restaurant business is harder because I’m in advice for homebuyers who need sure thing; it’s just the amount she feels should be investigated (i.e. it. And sometimes I say, ‘Aah, I don’t want to do it anymore.’ I might fail, but to lay the necessary groundwork to for which you might expect to be The other advantage ofstructural problems, accessibility completing both of these steps – I can’t because of this little human being right here which I love more than buy the home of their dreams. approved. For this reason, being a issues, outstanding liens or any thing. She pushes me to be a better person. Not that I was a bad person pre-qualified buyer doesn’t carry pre-qualification and pre-approval litigation in progress). Your income Without good preparation, – before you start to look for a before. I liked to hang out with my friends and have a drink and stay out. But the same weight as being a pre- and credit profile will be checked now, after work, I want to go home and hang out with my kid. many buyers get lulled into the approved buyer who has been more home is that you’ll know in advance once again to ensure nothing has “What’s most important to me during this Christmas season is my mistaken notion that if a lender thoroughly investigated. how much you can afford. This way, changed since the initial approval. daughter. She just turned 4. As she gets older, more of this stuff becomes pre-qualifies them for a mortgage you don’t waste time with guessing (For more, see Understanding Your about her and less about me. I have fun doing things for her. A couple of this means that they have been Getting pre-approved is the or looking at properties that are Mortgage.) pre-approved for a home loan. next step, and it tends to be much beyond your means. Getting pre- days ago, she helped decorate the Christmas tree for the first time. She is old Unfortunately, there’s a world of more involved. You’ll complete approved for a mortgage also A loan commitment letter is enough to want to help out now, so even if she puts things in the wrong spot, difference between these two terms. an official mortgage application enables you to move quickly when issued only when the bank is certain how happy she gets. That’s what makes me happy. I love taking videos of her If you’ve ever been confused by the (and usually pay an application you find the perfect place. When it will lend, so the commitment date all the time. Christmas now, is 100% her. She’ll tell me what she wants for two, we’ll bring you up to speed fee), then supply the lender with you make an offer, it won’t be on your purchase contract should Christmas. This year it’s a ‘Doc mobile’. Some Disney character is a doctor on how these terms differ – and the necessary documentation to contingent on obtaining financing, be closer to closing than to the date and has this ‘doc mobile’ which I’m getting her for Christmas. She’s really excited.” why a misunderstanding can mean perform an extensive check on your which can save you valuable time. of your offer. (The seller can ask to disaster for borrowers. financial background and current In a competitive market, this lets see that letter as soon as the date has To read more “Humans of Downey” profiles, go to DowneyDailyPhotos.com. credit rating. (Typically at this stage, the seller know that your offer is passed, so beware of anyone who Getting pre-qualified is the you will not have found a house yet, serious – and could prevent you tries to put an early commitment initial step in the mortgage process, so any reference to “property” on from losing the home to another date into your contract). and it’s generally fairly simple. You the application will be left blank). potential buyer who already has supply a bank or lender with your From this, the lender can tell you financing arranged. Be warned. Pre-approved and overall financial picture, including the specific mortgage amount for pre-qualified are not the same your debt, income and assets. which you are approved. You’ll also Once you have found the right thing. Don’t assume that the bank After evaluating this information, have a better idea of the interest rate house for you, you’ll fill in the will provide your loan until you a lender can give you an idea of you will be charged on the loan and, appropriate details and your pre- have the former. The mistake could the mortgage amount for which in some cases, you might be able to approval will become a complete cost you your new home! you qualify. Pre-qualification can lock in a specific rate. application. be done over the phone or on the internet, and there is usually no cost With pre-approval, you will The final step in the process is involved. Loan pre-qualification receive a conditional commitment what’s called a “loan commitment,” does not include an analysis of your in writing for an exact loan amount, which is only issued by a bank credit report or an in-depth look at allowing you to look for a home at when it has approved you, the your ability to purchase a home. or below that price level. Obviously, borrower, and the house in this puts you at an advantage when question. This means the home The initial pre-qualification step allows you to discuss any goals or needs you may have regarding your mortgage with your lender. At this point, a lender can explain your various mortgage options and recommend the type that might be best suited to your situation. 16 | The Downey Patriot Real Estate Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015