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Norwalk News Service be an asset to our community,” the Mayor expressed. Vice Mayor Leonard Shryock LA MIRADA WELCOMES The Norwalk City stated that “The entire City Council looks Council has unani- forward to working with Jesus and are ea- mously appointed Jesus ger for him to join our City team.” NEW LIEUTENANT TO Gomez as the new City Jesus Gomez began his career in Manager for the City of public service 29 years ago serving the CITY'S STATION Norwalk following a five cities of Norwalk and El Monte. Begin- month recruitment pro- ning his career in the City of Norwalk in By Brian Hews cess. At the January 16, 1989 as a Planning Intern, he worked his 2018 meeting, the City way through several departments over the The La Mirada JESUS Council is expected to course of ten years first as a Management City Council recently GOMEZ finalize his employment Assistant in Public Works, then as a Bud- introduced Los Angeles contract. Mr. Gomez get Analyst in the City Manager’s office County Sheriff’s Lieu- will then assume the duties of City Man- and ultimately as a Revenue and Budget tenant Jeff Dusky, who ager on February 1, 2018. Coordinator in the Finance Department. will serve as the new “We are extremely excited to have Mr. Mr. Gomez is currently the City Manager La Mirada Service Area Gomez come back to the City of Norwalk for the City of El Monte and previously Lieutenant. where he began his public service career served as the Assistant City Manager and Lt. Dusky is a almost 30 years ago. The proven track the Economic Development Director. 31-year veteran of the record of Mr. Gomez in the area of eco- Under his leadership and the leadership County of Los Angeles nomic development and his private sector of the El Monte City Council, Mr. Gomez LT. JEFF DUSKY Sheriff’s Department. investment banking experience impressed was proactive in leading and implement- He has worked on a all of us during the interview process,” ing El Monte’s “Billion Dollar Investment variety of assignments at Norwalk, Fire- said Mayor Luigi Vernola. “We are confi- Initiative” which resulted in the approval dent that Jesus will hit the ground running and construction of over a billion dollars stone, and Lynwood Sheriff’s Station and the City will benefit immediately from of private and public investments. Major and Field Operations Support Services his results-oriented approach towards eco- projects completed or under construction from 1989 to 2000. During those years nomic development in expanding our eco- include “The Exchange at Gateway” a in Field Operations, he was a member nomic base. In addition, his innovative ap- transit-oriented mixed-use project adja- of La Mirada’s Special Assignment Of- proach of instituting ‘service area policing’ w which he launched in his previous city will See NORWALK page 6 See LA MIRADA page 14 “Where the old fashioned neighborhood pharmacy meets the high tech pharmacy of tomorrow.” Pay Your Utilities Here! Edison, Gas, Frontier, WE MAKE FREE Suburban Water, Golden RX CREAMS FOR: LOCAL DELIVERY State Water, & more Fee may apply. • Diabetic Neuropathy • Psoriasis • Skin Disorders • Joint Nerve Pain • Hair Growth 13966 Valley View Ave. & Much More La Mirada, Ca 90638
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tNOT SATISFIED WITH The world’s most famous Hollywood YOUR CURRENT HOUSE Museum located in the historic Max Factor Building, will host the first ever PAYMENT? “BATMAN ‘66” exhibit which will be tBIG BANK TURNED YOU open to the public January 12, 2018, the DOWN? anniversary date of the 1966 premiere of the ABC TV series ‘Batman’. As the iconic Bat Signal shown high I can help you with that. above the Hollywood Museum, High- land Avenue resembled Gotham City at DeAnna Allensworth the VIP gala “Holy Hollywood History! Broker - Advisor Batman ‘66” which was graced by special Phone: 562-533-5600 appearances of original remaining cast www.CenturionMF.com members Burt Ward [Robin], Julie New- CA DRE 01443787 mar [Catwoman] and Barbara Rush [Nora NMLS 206457 Clavicle, villainess]. Sitting outside the main entrance of the Museum was the recognizable Bat Mobile. In 1955, the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company designed and built The exhibit consists of four popular displays from the trendy series, Wayne Manor, The Batcave, a futuristic concept car called the Lincoln Gallery of guest super villains’ and the collectable items based on the show. A special tribute to the future. It was built entirely by hand in Ita- dynamic duo Adam West [Batman] and Burt Ward [Robin] is also on show. ly with a cost of $250,000. Like most con- PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES cept cars it was never put into production; however George Barris of Barris Kustom • Local Delivery Available City acquired the car for $1 in the 1960’s. • We Are A Compounding Pharmacy Barris later sold the first Batmobile for • Ask About Our Weight Loss Program $4,200,000. The exhibit consists of four popular 17623 PIONEER BLVD. displays from the trendy series, Wayne ARTESIA Manor, The Batcave, Gallery of guest 562-402-1000 super villains’ and the collectable items based on the show. A special tribute to the fax 562-402-2471 dynamic duo Adam West [Batman] and 176th ST Burt Ward [Robin] is also on show. ✖ The Batman ’66 exhibit features origi- nal costumes and props which have not been seen since the original broadcast. Do- PIONEER Stan Winters, R.Ph nelle Dadigan, President and Co-founder
Sitting outside the main entrance of the Museum was the recognizable Bat Mobile. In 1955, the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company designed and built a futuristic concept car called the Lincoln future. It was built entirely by hand in Italy with a cost of $250,000. Like most concept cars it was never put into production; however George Barris of Barris Kustom City acquired the car for $1 in the 1960’s. Barris later sold the first Batmobile for $4,200,000. Photos by Tammye McDuff.
of the Hollywood Museum noted, “We Boy Wonder, Burt Ward, remarked, “I have costumes and props that evoke one’s am excited to see all of this. It is like a childhood memories of the ever popular homecoming to reunite with these items television series. There is something for and to remember my friend and crime everyone, from the Batmobile and Batcy- fighting partner, Adam West.” The release cle to Burt and Adam’s original clothing worn during the show.” Dadigan added of Warner Bros. animated films ‘Batman: that one of her favorite displays is that of Return of the Caped Crusader” and “Bat- the original Dr. Casandra. The villainess man vs. Two Face” has sparked a renewed had a grand scheme against Gotham City interest in the original series, which in- through invisibility pills and spellcraft. fuses “Batman ‘66” with reinvigorated Dr. Casandra was played by Ida Lupino fervor. and the attire has never been seen pub- From caped crusader to canine cam- licly until now. Other highlights include costumes paigner, Ward and his wife have spent from The Riddler, The Joker, The Pen- years of research and testing, to create guin, Mr. Freeze and life size sculptures a natural dog food called Gentle Giants. of the three famous women, Eartha Kitt, Gentle Giants Products manufacturers all Lee Meriwether and the juicy Julie New- natural Gentle Giants dog food which is mar, who brought Catwoman to life. The sold in more than 1,250 stores in Califor- extensive exhibit, located on the third nia, and in 339 WalMart Supercenters. floor features sought after collectibles, The Hollywood Museum hosts 10,000 the ‘gotta-have’ lunch box, action figures, puppets, rare Batman Ice Cream boxes, authentic show business treasures, high- board games and the infamous Batman lighting over 100 years of Hollywood his- utility belt. tory on four floors. JANUARY 12, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 3 stands will be erected. LOS ANGELES' LARGEST 'ROSCA DE REYES' IN DOWNEY SHERATON CERRITOS HOTEL REMODEL The bar and restaurant will feature a The City Council recently approved new bar configuration that extends to the Phase I upgrade plans for the Sheraton exterior patio, which will house two new Cerritos Hotel located at 12725 Center steel shade structures, upgraded land- Court Drive. scape and hardscape improvements. Under Phase I, the hotel owner, Crown Jewel of Pacifica, seeks to im- FESTIVAL OF FRIENDSHIP prove the hotel’s lobby, registration area, The community is invited to celebrate food and beverage spaces, pre-function Cerritos’ rich cultural diversity at the areas, ballrooms, meeting rooms, pool City’s Festival of Friendship from noon and terrace areas and exterior patio to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 3. The spaces. festival will be held in the Los Cerritos The project includes new flooring, Center. decorative lighting, artwork, furniture, The Festival of Friendship will fea- carpeting, accents and wall finishes. ture a variety of cultural entertainment on The lobby’s elevators will be resur- stages throughout the mall. Local groups faced and the existing fountains will be will perform an assortment of cultural removed to improve accessibility and songs and dances. flow. For more information, call the City’s The current registration counter will Recreation Services Division at (562) be removed and new reception host 916-1254. ABOVE: Measuring 24 feet x 2.5 feet the rosca competes for a place in the records as Los Angeles largest ever Rosca de Reyes. BELOW: Downey Council, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Rodriguez, Mayor Sean Ashton and Council woman Blanca Pacheco are ready to pass out tasty treats to Downey residents. Photos courtesy of Hans Fritz, HKF Consulting LLC.
By Tammye McDuff as Los Angeles, the celebration includes the Mexican hominy stew pozole, which is Honoring one of the most cherished made for all one's neighbors. BIG holiday traditions in the Latino commu- Adding to the festivities, attendees took You Haven’t Won nity, the California Milk Processor Board, pictures with the rosca, guessed its dimen- Won At... alongside Portos Bakery and the Downey sions and looked to find small trinkets hid- City Council unveiled an enormous Rosca den inside for a chance to win toys and de Reyes on January 5, 2018, to commem- prizes. An arts and crafts area was open Until You’ve orate ‘Three Kings Day’. for children to create their own carta a los Measuring 24 feet x 2.5 feet the rosca reyes, or letter to the Kings. Dance group competes for a place in the records as Los Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca added to Angeles largest ever Rosca de Reyes. The the event with colorful and joyful perfor- rosca is ring shaped sweet bread adorned mances. with dried and candied fruits, figs, quinc- Steve James, Executive Director for the es and cherries. To create this rosca, 60 California Milk Processor Board knows the pounds of flour was needed, 70 eggs, 12 value and importance Downey residents $500 pounds of sugar and 18 pounds of butter. place on roots and traditional values, “We MUST GO DRAWING Roughly weighing in at 125 pounds of are pleased that milk continues to have a TWICE NIGHTLY: dough, 48 large sticks of rosca were baked featured place at dinner tables during spe- Mon. thru Thurs. 9 pm and 12 am to put together this 24 foot pastry. cial occasions and year round.” Donations The rosca is traditionally eaten on Janu- were given to Careers through Culinary Fri. 10:30 pm & 2 am ary 6th during the celebration of the Dia de Arts Program [C-CAP] and Homegirl Café Sat. 10:30 pm & 2 am Reyes, literally translating as ‘Kings' Day’, by the California Milk Processor Board. Sunday 6:00 pm & 12 am which commemorates the arrival of the “We are proud to keep this much loved three Magi or Wise Men. In many Hispan- holiday tradition alive in our community,” ✪ SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK ✪ ic communities in the United States, this said Betty Porto, Vice President of Com- ✪ ✪ is the day when children traditionally get munity Relations, “Celebrating these tra- All Games Pay $250!! presents, which are attributed to the Three ditions together with family and friends is ✪ WE PLAY JACKPOT BINGO PULLTABS ✪ Wise Men. Before the children go to bed, what keeps our communities connected to ✪ 2 Lucky Winners Receive 7 Nights FREE Play ✪ they leave a dish filled with biscuits and a each other and thriving.” few glasses of water for the three wise men On hand to help with the unveiling was 21900 Norwalk Blvd., and the camels. A plastic baby Jesus is hid- Downey Mayor Sean Ashton, noted this Hawaiian Gardens den in the bread. Whoever finds the figu- first time presentation was a great tradition Mon. - Thur. 6 pm - 12 am rine is blessed and must take the figurine to to add to the calendar of events and Mayor (562) 402-6769 the nearest church on February 2nd for the Pro Tem Rick Rodriguez added, “As You Friday 6 pm - 2 am DOORS OPEN celebration of Candlemas Day. The person can see the line is all the way around the Saturday 6 pm - 2 am MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 4 pm then has the responsibility of hosting a din- block. And that’s what Portos is, a family SATURDAY 4 pm Sunday 2 pm - 12 am SUNDAY 12 pm ner and providing tamales and atole to their business, and when they do things the fam- guests. In communities with large Mexican ily is the center of their business model and The Bingo Club is a function of and operated by The Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation. A Non-Pro t Public Charitable Organization. and Mexican-American populations, such everyone comes out to support them.” 4 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JANUARY 12, 2018 Keeping It Flowing For You! NEW DEVELOPMENTS UNDER WAY IN CITY OF CERRITOS By Cerritos Mayor Grace Hu and adjacent landscaping. The building open a new restaurant in the space Pete’s will feature a more modernized appear- previously occupied by Red Chile The City of Cer- ance in addition to new signage. The Mexican Restaurant. PLUMBING ritos is beginning the project is expected to be completed in The City will welcome Eureka! Over 25 Years of Quality Service New Year with sever- the first quarter of 2018. American Restaurant to the Plaza 183 Family Owned & Operated al new developments J.P. Morgan Chase will construct shopping center this year. The restau- • Fast & Friendly Crew under way or coming a new stand-alone building with a rant is an All-American scratch kitchen • Same Day Service soon. The City looks drive-through service ATM in the Los and craft beer bar specializing in gour- forward to another Cerritos Center parking lot. The former met burgers. Also coming soon to Plaza • Free Estimates year of progress as Allen Tire Company building has been 183 is Wokcano Asian Restaurant, • All Types of Repair Cerritos Mayor we welcome these demolished and parking lot improve- which features innovative signature CALL FOR INFORMATION Grace Hu projects, which help ments will be made. modern Asian cuisine dishes. keep Cerritos current The existing Coco’s restaurant It was recently revealed that Home- 800-21-4PETES OR and attractive to all those who visit or building in the Fountain Plaza shopping Goods Inc. will open at the Cerritos 562-599-0106 live and work in our community. center will be remodeled in preparation Towne Center, in the 24,000-squre-foot 3099 E. Pacific Coast Highway Penske Jaguar/Land Rover of Cer- for a new tenant, Lunasia Dim Sum space that was formerly Golfsmith. ritos will be undergoing a remodel of House. Changes will be made to the HomeGoods offers kitchen essentials, LONG BEACH its existing dealership this year. Plans exterior façade, landscape, hardscape lighting, bedding, bath and other home MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED call for a minor addition and a remodel and signs. Construction is tentatively furnishings at discounted prices. to the interior and exterior of the offices scheduled to commence in March and Continuing its mission to upgrade and service canopy. The showroom to be completed by September. all of the City parks, the City will use Business will be expanded and the remodel will The Sheraton Cerritos Hotel will a grant from the CPRS State-wide Litigation Firm* adopt a contemporary design. Work is undergo property improvements start- Healthy Play Initiative to make im- scheduled to begin in May and to be ing this month. The project includes provements to Loma Park. The park completed by early 2019. improvements to the hotel’s lobby, will receive new climbers, slides and Other Cerritos Auto Square dealer- registration area, food and beverage swings designed for children ages 5 to ships with recent expansions include spaces, pre-function areas, ballrooms, 12. Six key elements of play will be Cerritos Acura, which will soon sport meeting rooms, pool and terrace areas incorporated into the play equipment an expanded showroom, parts, service and exterior patio spaces. New floor- design, including balancing, spinning, and office space. The renovation also ing, lighting, furniture, accents and brachiating (arm-swinging), sliding, We advise businesses on includes the addition of a conference wall finishes also will be installed. The climbing and swinging. The Cerritos how to avoid lawsuits. room, locker room, storage and office lobby’s elevators will be resurfaced Sports Complex is currently undergo- We advocate on their behalf when space. Construction at the Cerritos and the bar and restaurant will feature ing field renovation to restore turf and lawsuits are unavoidable. Mazda dealership will begin soon a new configuration that extends to the work on other areas of the facility. It and will include a new contemporary exterior patio. The project is expected is expected to re-open at the end of the architectural design, landscaping and to be completed by August. month. upgraded parking lot. At the College Square shopping The City of Cerritos looks forward 2698 Junipero Avenue, Suite 201A The Bank of America branch at center, a new Starbucks is expected to to the completion of all of these up- Signal Hill, California 90755 P: (562) 246-5371 • F: (562) 285-9990 the Los Cerritos Center also will be open this month in the building that coming developments and more. I wish Email: shafi[email protected] upgraded. Interior and exterior updates was formerly Kentucky Fried Chicken. all of the members of our community a skarimlaw.com will be made to the existing building, The Starbucks will include a drive- Happy New Year. *Attorney Advertising *+2+2$041' 100) drive-through ATM canopy, *+2+2$041' 100) parking lot through. Chipotle Mexican Grill will )013*(02(11+302 )013*(02(11+3020..4/+37(62 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB0..4/+37(62 OF CYPRESS0..4/+37(62 PARTICIPATES ALK/LAM ''# , 0'-* * -$$0 . RWALK/LAMIRA ''#,# &, , 0'-* ,!% ,'-!$ 0'-* ,', * -$$0 . NORWWA IRRAADA ,# &, ,!% ,'-!$ 0'-* ,', NOR DA IN HOLIDAY “SHOP,# &, WITH+( ! !,!'&+ ,!% ,'-!$ 0'-* ,', A COP” , , / * +-(($! 0 +( ! !,!'&++( ! !,!'&+ , , / * , , +-(($! / * +-(($! 0 0 Six Boys & Girls Club 0'-$ + +-* , of Cypress sirens on, to,$$, Cypress !& '* Target. 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By Tammye McDuff ing, he has co-authored several books, in- cluding: “Rudy's Insights for Winning in The City of Bellflower is pleased to Life”, “Rudy's Lessons for Young Cham- announce that Daniel Ruettiger, the most pions, Rudy & Friends”, “The Rudy in famous graduate of the University of You”, and “Rudy: My Story”. He co- Notre Dame, will serve as the keynote founded The Rudy Foundation, whose speaker for the 24th annual BRAVO mission is to strengthen communities by Awards. Best known for the awe inspir- offering scholarships in education, sports, ing story, “Rudy”, Ruettiger carved his and the performing arts. name into the his- The Rudy tory books of col- Foundation de- lege football. velops and sup- The award ports programs Daniel Ruettiger, one of the most famous graduates of the University of Notre Dame, will serve as the ceremony will that positively keynote speaker for the 24th annual BRAVO Awards. Best known for the awe inspiring story “Rudy”, take place Thurs- impact the lives day, February 8th, of children cog- Ruettiger carved his name into the history books of college football, sacking the quarterback in the 2018 beginning at nitively, emotion- last 27 seconds of the only play in the only game of his college football career. 11:00 a.m. at the ally, physically William and Jane and spiritually. SEWER & DRAIN CLEAN-OUTS • FAUCETS • VIDEO SEWER INSPECTION • GAS LINES Bristol Auditorium The Rudy Awards BENEFITS OF COPPER REPIPING: S L A S O P S I D • S R E T A E H R E T A W • S K A E L B A L S inside Bellflower Program was cre- R Increased water pressure City Hall located ated by the Foun- R No more rusty or discolored water R Being able to use more than one faucet at a time at 16600 Civic dation to recog- R No more leaky pipes Center Drive, Bell- nize children who R No scalding in the shower when someone turns on a faucet R Greater peace of mind flower, CA. The make exceptional R Positive selling point for your property BRAVO Awards recognize individuals effort to do their personal best, overcome based in Bellflower from the L.A. Coun- obstacles, set goals, stay on track, build- ty Sheriff’s Department, the L.A. County ing the qualities of Character, Courage, WE USE Fire Department, and community heroes Contribution, and Commitment into their who performed outstanding acts of valor, lives every day. EQUIPMENT heroism and community service in sup- “We are truly honored to have such port of public safety in Bellflower during a dynamic and inspirational speaker as $ 5OFF the past year. Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger appear at our WITH THIS AD! The son of an oil refinery worker upcoming 24th annual BRAVO Awards and third of 14 children, Ruettiger over- ceremony,” said Mayor Ron Schnableg- came obstacle after obstacle, rising to the ger, “He exemplifies the spirit of the www.albanos.com height of success. Today, he is one of the BRAVO awards and we look forward to CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE most popular motivational speakers in the his visit to the City of Bellflower as we (562) 924-2565 • (714) 527-5300 20014 State Road, CERRITOS United States. It took years of fierce de- pay tribute to our local community he- COPPER REPIPING • SLAB LEAKSWITH ELECTRONIC LEAK & LINE LOCATION BEFORE AFTER Bonded & Insured • California Contractors Lic. #458625 termination to overcome difficulties and roes.” SEWER LOCATION • WALL & FLOOR HEATERS • CIRCULATING PUMPS criticism, yet he achieved his dream, to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish. As fans cheered RU- DY, RU-DY, he sacked the quarterback in the last 27 seconds of the only play in Put Your Company on the the only game of his college football ca- reer. He is the only player in the history of Notre Dame to be carried off the field Front Page Our Newspaper... on his teammates' shoulders. TriStar Pro- ductions immortalized his life story with For as Little as .10¢ Per Home! the blockbuster film, “Rudy!” in 1993. Minimum 10,000 homes The film continues to inspire millions worldwide. As a highly sought after motivational 3” x 3” speaker, Ruettiger engages his audiences with a unique and heartfelt style of com- Shapes Available- municating. He reaches students of all ages from elementary to the university, as Apple, Barrel, Breast Cancer Ribbon, Christmas Ornament, Christmas well as professional athletes. His capti- Tree, Circle, Co ee Cup, Dollar Sign, Football, Hamburger, Heart, vating personality and powerful message Popcorn/Flower Pot, House, Car, Pumpkin, Shamrock, Stop Sign, stays with his audiences as they respond Strawberry, T-shirt, Tooth, Truck, Wine Bottle. in thunderous applause chanting RU-DY, RU-DY! In addition to his motivational speak-
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[email protected] 6 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JANUARY 12, 2018 Mr. Gomez also has ten years of private sector experience as a financial consultant ABC UNIFIED SUPERINTENDENT SELECTED FINALIST NORWALK to cities and was an investment banker Continued from page 1 specializing in municipal bonds. This ex- FOR 2018 NATIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR perience makes his skill set unique among cent to El Monte’s Metro Transit Station his city manager colleagues and will be Dr. Mary Sieu has School District 214, Arlington Heights, Il- with 550 housing units and 25,000 square of benefit to the City of Norwalk. Mr. blazed a trail as the linois; and Mike Winstead, Maryville City feet of retail; “Magellan Gateway,” a new Gomez worked with “The Seidler Compa- first female and first Schools, Maryville, Tennessee. 500,000 square foot, $55 million light nies” where he marketed and brought to Asian Superintendent “The superintendents we are honoring industrial business park; Santa Fe Trails sale various types of public debt obliga- of the ABC Uni- represent the face of public education,” Plaza, a 15-acre retail center with national tions, both tax-exempt and taxable. He fied School District said Daniel A. Domenech, executive di- stores and restaurants comprising 110,000 then moved on to the position of Senior (ABCUSD), located in rector, AASA. “This program celebrates square feet in its first phase; a new 133- Vice President at Kinsell, Newcomb & De Cerritos, California. the accomplishments by the education room Holiday Inn; the Gibson Mariposa Dios Inc., where he continued his work as She is continuing thought leaders we’re honoring. We also Dr. Mary Sieu to blaze trails by being celebrate the tremendous strides public Butterfly Park, a 4.5 acre facility featuring an investment banker for municipalities in Superintendent - ABCUSD named an American education is making in our communi- splash pads, playground, picnic area, bas- addition to serving as a municipal bond Association of School ties. We are grateful to VALIC and First ketball court and amphitheater; and just underwriter. Administrators (AASA) finalist for The Student for supporting our program.” in the last two months, ground broke on I am excited and honored to have the National Superintendent of the Year. According to Dennis R. Maple, presi- the Baldwin Rose Family Veteran Hous- unique opportunity to come back to the Her vision of, “Demographics do not dent of First Student, “The four superin- ing facility, a 55-unit affordable veterans City of Norwalk where I started my ca- determine destiny,” has become a reality tendents we are recognizing epitomize the housing project to be built by a non-profit reer in public service,” said Jesus Gomez. for many students in ABCUSD and is critical value of public education in our housing developer. “With my experience both in the public now earning national attention. communities and our country. Educating and private sector, I believe I bring value Dr. Sieu personally understands the young people is not just a job, it’s a mis- to the City in being both creative and inno- demographic challenges that are faced sion. On behalf of the five million pas- vative in my approach towards economic when climbing the mountains of life; and sengers we transport to and from school development, infrastructure and finance. I discovered at an early age that school was every day, we congratulate the finalists for Remember a look forward to working with the Mayor a safe haven for her as a young girl. Dr. the National Superintendent of the Year®. and City Council in spearheading new Sieu is the daughter of an immigrant fam- We are honored to partner with AASA in Loved One and collaborative ways to improve public ily from mainland China, did not speak a program that has a profound impact on safety and provide the high quality ser- English, and lived in the back of the laun- the lives of students, teachers and school Cerritos News and La Mirada vices that Norwalk residents expect and dry service where her family worked. district administrators throughout North deserve.” However, this young girl with a America.” Lamplighter now offer Jesus Gomez received his Bachelor of tenacious spirit would dedicate her life “For more than 60 years, VALIC has obituary placement in print Arts degree in Business Administration to making a difference in the lives of oth- been committed to our nation’s educators and online at Legacy.com with an emphasis in finance from Califor- ers and helping them to understand that and the important work they do to expand nia State University Fullerton. He is fluent anything is possible. Now, as Dr. Sieu the minds of the students they serve. We steps on the national stage, she has blazed in Spanish and as a young adult was the re- salute the finalists for our next National another trail for ABCUSD as a finalist for Go to cipient of the Gold Congressional Award, Superintendent of the Year®, each accom- The National Superintendent of the Year. an award established by the United States plished leaders in their school districts, loscerritosnews.net/obituaries The four finalists for the National communities and states,” said Robert Congress in 1979 to recognize initiative, lmlamplighter.com/obituaries Superintendent of the Year® are: Wendy Scheinerman, president, group retirement, service and achievement in young people. Robinson, Fort Wayne Community VALIC, a division of AIG. “VALIC is “I am looking forward to serving the Schools, Ft Wayne, Indiana; Mary Sieu, proud to support causes that engage and residents of the city of Norwalk,” Mr. to place an obituary. ABC Unified School District, Cerritos, empower our nation’s youth, and we are Gomez stated. California; David Schuler, Township High See SIEU page 7 JANUARY 12, 2018 To advertise call 562-407-3873 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net 7 PROJECTS APPROVED FOR SIEU Changing your oil? Continued from page 6 BLOOMFIELD AVE pleased to serve as a sponsor of a pro- Need a lter? gram that showcases the leadership of our PROPERTY AND CERRITOS public school districts.” Dr. Mary Sieu, along with the other SPORTS COMPLEX finalists for National Superintendent of the Year will have an opportunity to meet The Cerritos City Council has ap- the national education community during a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 11, proved projects to improve a property 2018, at the National Press Club (Zenger located on Bloomfield Avenue, just Room) in Washington, D.C. The briefing south of the Heritage Park Community will begin at 3:00 p.m. (ET). Center building, as well as the Cerritos In order to be recognized as a The Get a Sports Complex. National Superintendent of the Year final- A $950,000 grant from the Los An- ist, Dr. Sieu’s applications were measured using the following criteria: geles County Board of Supervisors will FREE Leadership for learning – creativ- be applied toward the projects. ity in successfully meeting the needs of The City bought the Bloomfield students in the school system. property with the goal of expanding and one! Communication – strength in both improving Heritage Park. personal and organizational communica- Under plans to renovate the area, the tion. existing building and block wall border- Professionalism – constant improve- ment of administrative knowledge and ing it will be demolished. Saturday skills, while providing professional devel- Landscape will be cleared as well as Bring your used motor oil January 20, 2018 9am -- 1pm opment opportunities and motivation to the driveway and cement areas, includ- and oil lters for recycling. others on the education team. ing the foundation. Pep Boys Community involvement – active A new irrigation system and an Exchange your used oil lter participation in local community activities 11944 South Street 8-foot block wall will be installed. The for a new one - FREE! and an understanding of regional, national project cost is estimated to be $267,000. (limit 2 new lters per customer when and international issues. you bring 2.) A $10,000 college scholarship will The remaining grant amount will be be presented in the name of the National used in the renovation of athletic fields Residents who bring in Superintendent of the Year® to a student at the Cerritos Sports Complex. used oil or lters are in the high school from which the super- The upgrades include soil amend- eligible for a FREE motor intendent graduated, or the school now ment to level the field, modifying the oil recycling kit. serving the same area. existing irrigation and installing a For more information about the program, contact Jennifer Rooney, AASA fertigation injection system to control assistant director, meetings, at jrooney@ the pH levels in the soil and maximize For more information call (562) 944-4766 aasa.org. turf growth. 8 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JANUARY 12, 2018 LA COUNTY, UCLA, AND LA COUNTY FIRE'S MOBILE STROKE UNIT WILL PATROL TEN LOCAL CITIES Unit will patrol Cerritos, Artesia, equipped with a portable CT scanner that Bellflower, Lakewood, Paramount, allows medical professionals to diagnose and treat strokes in the field. By elimi- Signal Hill, Hawaiian Gardens, nating debilitating delays in treatment, Norwalk, and La Mirada as well as the mobile stroke units can save lives and area of unincorporated Whittier. prevent or reduce the long-term brain damage and disability associated with strokes. The technology is new and this By Tammye McDuff particular Mobile Stroke Unit is the first in the Western United States Quick diagnosis and treatment for a This Mobile Stroke Unit will begin stroke can mean the difference between responding to stroke related emergency a strong recovery, a lifelong disability, calls starting Monday in the cities of or death. Heart disease, be it heart attack Cerritos, Artesia, Bellflower, Lakewood, or stroke, is the number one cause of Paramount, Signal Hill, Hawaiian Gar- disability in the nation and the fifth cause dens, Norwalk, and La Mirada as well of death. as the area of unincorporated Whittier. Lakewood and nine surrounding In the past year, firefighters working in communities are fortunate that a stroke- those areas have responded to 818 stroke Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, Philanthropist Henry Gluck and Dr. May Nour, UCLA specialty ambulance operated by the L.A. calls with 221 of those calls coming from Medical Center show off the Mobile Stroke Unit. County Fire Department has just been Cerritos. assigned to the region. The ambulance is Strokes too often go undiagnosed or the first of its kind in California. ignored for too long until their effects are On Monday, January 8th Los Angeles 1 County Supervisor Janice Hahn held a very serious, which wastes valuable min- press conference and ribbon cutting to utes and hours when treatment could be mark the launch of a Mobile Stroke Unit. made that would prevent a patient from SAVE 10% The Mobile Stroke Unit is part of a pilot suffering a serious disability or death. When you pay in full by program launched by UCLA Health and This Mobile Stroke Unit launch January 11, 2018 funded by both the philanthropic efforts comes just 6 months after the Board of of the Arlene and Henry Gluck Founda- Supervisors passed a motion authored tion and the County of Los Angeles. by Supervisor Hahn to fund the mobile The Unit is a specialized ambulance stroke unit pilot program.
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Artesia Live II will be voted on at the next Artesia City Council meeting. 10 Los Cerritos Community News - LosCerritosNews.net To advertise call 562-407-3873 JANUARY 12, 2018 SUBURBAN LEAGUE BASKETBALL CERRITOS’ TOTAL TEAM EFFORTS MEANS DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR ARTESIA IN PAIR OF ROUTS By Loren Kopff ment as 15 of the 17 players took at least said. “We missed some lay-ups in the first have 10 more and our goal is just to focus @LorenKopff on Twitter one shot from the field and 14 of them quarter, missed some free throws in the on each day to try to get better.” scored as well as had at least one rebound. first quarter. So, instead of being 12-9, Artesia was led by junior Heder For one quarter, it seemed as if the The Dons owned the glass, collecting 37 we might have had a little better chance. Gladden, who had 14 points and eight Cerritos High boys basketball team rebounds to just 20 by the Pioneers, who So, we have to play well early. We didn’t rebounds. Senior Roman Hernandez would be in for a good battle with vis- fell to 11-5 overall, 1-1 in league. play as well as we needed to.” added another seven points as three start- iting Artesia High last Friday night. But “They played well, and we really The Pioneers got to within 15 points ers combined for 26 points. The Pioneers the next two quarters were a different didn’t play well today,” said Artesia head inside the first minute of the second half had just five steals and shot 31 percent story as the Dons showcased the depth coach Ray Walker. “We would have had before Cerritos expanded the lead to 24 from the field. The 42 points scored were they have this season. to play very well to compete with them points on successive three-pointers from a season-low and they have been held to The Cerritos bench scored 40 points because they’re very talented.” seniors Vincent Biscoe, Destin Flucas under 50 points five times, going 2-3 in and co-head coach Jonathan Watanabe There were four lead changes in the and Harris. None of the Cerritos starters those games. saw his team dominate on the boards as first quarter, which ended with Cerritos played in the fourth quarter but the bench “All of [their players] are better than the Dons had no problems with the Pio- holding onto a 12-9 lead. The last basket, still scored 19 points. Harris scored 11 what I thought,” Watanabe said. “The neers in a 69-42 victory. Cerritos, which which was by senior Branden de Groot points while Biscoe added nine points score is not indicative of what the result figures to challenge Mayfair High for the with 1.6 seconds left, was the beginning and three assists. Senior Jason Anigbo was. But those guys can all do even more Suburban League title, improved to 12-4 of an 8-0 run. He would add a pair of came off the bench to grab eight rebounds than I thought they could do. They’re overall and 2-0 in the circuit. three-pointers in the first 47 seconds of while senior Jyvontte Moore added an- good players.” “If we defend and share the ball, the second quarter and led Cerritos with other seven boards. Senior Byron Sur had Prior to the game, the Cerritos girls we’ll be in a good place,” Watanabe said. a career-high 14 points in the game, 10 four assists as the Dons, who are ranked also displayed a complete team effort “And we’re getting there. We can still be coming in the first half. 12th in the California Interscholastic as all 15 players attempted at least one better, but that’s the goal; to continue to If de Groot owned the opening min- Federation-Southern Section Division shot from the field with 10 of them scor- improve, especially in those two areas. utes of the second quarter, then it was the 3AA poll, are off to one of their better ing. The Lady Dons were uncontested, Today, we were defending and sharing Dorian Harris show towards the end of starts in recent history. Cerritos has not scoring the first six points of the game the ball. They were going box and one the stanza. The senior scored a pair of had fewer than 10 losses since becoming and running away with a 63-30 victory. and we have a lot of weapons. So, I don’t baskets within a 21 second span. After a member of the league and is a win shy In contrast, the Lady Pioneers suited up think we have one guy. I think we have a steal and basket from de Groot, Har- of matching last season’s total. eight players with half of them scoring. quite a few guys. It’s tough to stop us. ris capped off Cerritos’ first half scoring “The record doesn’t matter,” Wa- After a sluggish start to the game that It’s a team victory; that’s what it should with a dunk with 42 seconds remaining tanabe said. “We have 12 league games saw a combined 17 turnovers, Cerritos be.” to put the Dons up 34-16. [in a season] and so now, we have two head coach Marcus Chinen saw his team Sharing the ball was an understate- “The first quarter was okay,” Walker pieces of our puzzle [completed]. We See CERRITOS page 11 SELL STUFF FREE! 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And that’s what we’re had five boards and four steals as both dominate in nearly every category, out- and had four rebounds in that time. She looking for; something that is spread out Cerritos teams will entertain Mayfair to- rebounding Artesia 34-20 and collecting would end the game would finish the throughout the whole roster. night in a battle for first place. Cerritos 22 steals to just six by the visitors. contest with eight points, five rebounds “We do have a deeper bench than I will also be home to Norwalk High on “Offensively and defensively, yes,” and three steals while junior Iris Lee led think we did last year, and we’ve noticed Wednesday. Chinen said. “I think in the first quar- everyone with a career-high 12 points. a few times where our bench has out- Artesia (8-6, 0-2), which has lost five ter, we had nine fouls. So, then they’re Senior starter Kalea Trias added seven scored our starters,” Chinen later added. of its last six games, was led by seniors pretty much in double bonus the rest of points and a dozen rebounds while bench Cerritos also faced Marina High last Cassidy Valle-Marinas (11 points, five the half, which will hurt any team if they players Alyson Chang and Minh-Thy Saturday and pulled away late in the first rebounds) and Jessica Tibayan (nine have that happen that early. So, we had to Vo, both sophomores, each scored seven half to earn a 53-35 victory. The Lady points, six rebounds). The two Artesia really tighten up on defense.” points. Senior starter Tracy Nakamura Dons went on an 11-5 run over the final squads will host La Mirada High tonight The Lady Dons had runs of 11-2 in led everyone with four steals. 4:25 of the first half, then put the game and John Glenn High on Wednesday. SUBURBAN LEAGUE GIRLS SOCCER NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW CERRITOS, GEORGE SHOW NO MERCY AGAINST NORWALK BOYS BASKETBALL COMES UP SHORT YOUNG ARTESIA SQUAD AFTER BLOWING LEAD IN FINAL MINUTES By Loren Kopff “We’re getting much sharper and our By Loren Kopff those situations.” @LorenKopff on Twitter midfield play improved a lot,” said Cerritos @LorenKopff on Twitter Artesia was up 43-29 with 6:27 left in head coach Rob Adams. “Our distribution the third quarter before the Lancers limit- While the Cerritos High girls soccer from the center [midfielders] is starting to It has been a very long season for ed the Pioneers to just a pair of baskets by program has been trying to get back into pick up and when we can do that, and uti- the Norwalk High boys basketball team, senior Roman Hernandez the remainder the upper half of the Suburban League lize the outside [midfielders], then we can where it had been situated in the earlier get crosses across.” which began the season with only four of the stanza. At the same time, Norwalk years of this century, the Artesia High girls Two minutes into the contest, junior returning players from last season’s squad. kept chipping away, getting a pair of key soccer program has been trying to compete forward Erika Rizal notched her second But for a moment, it looked as if the Lanc- three-pointers from sophomore Chris- this season with a young team. Artesia lost goal of the season. But the rout began nine ers would pull off a signature victory over topher Herrera in the third quarter, and seven players to graduation and another minutes later when senior forward Kavitha Artesia High this past Wednesday. three perimeter baskets from sophomore who transferred last season. George took a pass from sophomore mid- After falling behind by 14 points early Armando Castellanos in the fourth quarter. Both teams met last Friday afternoon fielder Kassidy Valtiera and began what in the second half, Norwalk rallied to take The second of those three put Norwalk with one loss in the circuit and couldn’t af- would be one of her better games this sea- a six-point lead late in the game. After up 51-49 with 6:31 left in the game and ford falling behind this early in the league son. George would make it 3-0 in the 21st that, the Pioneers went on a 7-0 run to end that lead expanded to 59-51 after another schedule. On this day, the host Lady Dons minute when she intercepted a pass deep the game and post a 62-61 win over the Herrera trifecta. With 2:49 left to play, put together a passing display led by their in Artesia territory and got the ball past host Lancers. sophomore Pablo Juarez gave the hosts a experienced players and blasted the Lady Artesia senior netminder Blanca Gambino. “It was a great comeback, but I think 61-55 lead. Then the Pioneers got a big Pioneers 6-1. It was the widest margin of Then seven minutes later, George com- that’s what comes with being so young,” three-pointer from Hernandez with 2:09 victory by Cerritos over Artesia since an pleted her first hat trick of the season when said Norwalk head coach Brent Campan- remaining and the score remained that 8-1 rout on Jan. 8, 2001. The win pushed she took a pass from freshman midfielder elli. “You’re going to get in those situa- way for nearly two minutes as the Lancers Cerritos’ mark to 5-5-2 overall and 1-1 in tions and you just hope that you can learn league play. See SOCCER page 11 how to build yourself for getting through See NEWS AND NOTESpage 11 By advertising in our Local Service Directory, LOCAL SERVICE your ad will be seen by over DIRECTORY 200,000 readers per week. 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He also High on Wednesday while the two Artesia in a game with us. And now they need to Marisa Couto and scored her team-leading had seven rebounds. Herrera added 17 squads are home to La Mirada High to- mix in with the chemistry of our group that seventh goal of the season. Cerritos led 4-0 points and seven rebounds while Castel- night and John Glenn High on Wednesday. we have.” at the half on five shots while limiting Ar- lanos pitched in with 13 points. In other basketball action, Gahr tesia (3-8-1, 0-2) to just two shots. Cerritos visited Bellflower High this “Those kids can shoot; there’s no past Wednesday and will host Mayfair High kicked off the San Gabriel Valley “Kavitha gives us that finishing ability doubt about it,” Campanelli said. “And we High today and Norwalk High on Wednes- League portion of its schedule by getting up front because she’s so diverse in what kind of pride ourselves in letting them go day with a solid chance of staying on the a split with host Dominguez High this she can do,” Adams said. “She’s really a and letting them feel confident and free in heels of front-running La Mirada High. Ar- past Wednesday. The boys (7-9, 0-1) lost midfielder playing forward and has an un- taking those shots, and they went tonight.” tesia visited Norwalk this past Wednesday 58-52 while the girls (7-7, 1-0) posted a believable amount of talent. Her and Erika Norwalk dropped to 5-13 overall and and will be home to La Mirada today and 61-25 victory. Both Gahr teams will visit are pairing up real, real well.” winless in four league games and the One of the reasons why the Lady Dons John Glenn High on Wednesday. Lynwood High tonight before entertaining “We split with Artesia last year and program is going through its worst season were blanking the Pioneers, who have been since the 2011-2012 campaign when that Warren High on Wednesday. shutout in six previous games this season, got us into a tiebreaker and we were fortu- team went 6-21 overall and 2-10 in the Glenn also got a split at home against was the stellar job they were doing on nate and got a win over Mayfair late in the circuit. La Mirada this past Wednesday as the senior midfielder Brittany Llanes. As the year,” Adams said. “We don’t want to be in that situation and we feel like we can chal- “We’re definitely trying to preach boys (5-10, 1-2 were blown out 85-53 biggest scoring threat in Artesia’s lineup while the resurging girls, winners of four the past few seasons, Llanes was frustrated lenge basically any team [in the league].” not being short sided,” Campanelli said. straight to improve to 10-9, 1-2, edged throughout the contest despite scoring her “We’re not trying to look at tomorrow, at team’s lone goal. That game in the 62nd next week. We’re really trying to look at the Matadores 35-34. Glenn will travel to minute as she intercepted a bad pass from next month, at next summer, at next year. Bellflower High tonight. the Cerritos defense and shot from the NEWS AND NOTES We’ve been fighting uphill all year. So to Valley Christian High will begin right side of the field, only to see the ball us, this is really nothing new. I expect our Olympic League action tonight with home Co n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e 11 clank off the far post and in. For Llanes, it guys to keep fighting.” contests against Village Christian High was her second goal of the season, tied for Earlier in the evening, the Norwalk missed four attempts of taking back the before going to Whittier Christian High on the team lead with three other players. The girls had a tougher than expected time lead. Tuesday. The boys are 12-5 after losing to Pioneers have scored 11 times this season with an Artesia team that began the games After the Pioneers called a timeout Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary 78-63 this “She’s a tremendous player,” Adams with eight players but finished with seven with 25 seconds left, the game-winner was past Wednesday while the girls are 5-11. said. “But as do a lot of high school teams, as another key member left the game with scored with 12 seconds left on a basket The Whitney High boys (4-14, 1-2 they find it necessary to play their better a knee injury late. In the end, the Lady from sophomore Carlos Patino De Anda in the Academy League) were blasted players in the middle. We are a team that Lancers had enough to knock off the Lady with junior Heder Gladden getting the as- by Crean Lutheran High 80-39 this past tries not to play in the middle. By going Pioneers 61-42 to improve to 9-7 overall sist. With no timeouts left, Norwalk drove Wednesday while the Lady Wildcats around the outsides a lot, and doubling her and 3-1 in league play. down the court for a game-winning shot. (10-7, 2-1) have won three straight games, up, which we haven’t had the ability to do Norwalk was up 27-24 after Arte- in the past, it really frustrated her.” However, Gladden blocked junior Mark including a 50-33 decision over Crean Lu- sia went on a brief 5-0 lead early in the With the Lady Dons clearly in cruise Gonzalez-Corrasco’s shot at the buzzer. theran. The two Whitney squads will host second quarter. However, the hosts ended control, they spent the second half fine- “Defensively, we didn’t want to do Oxford Academy tonight for their home- the first half on an 11-3 run over the final tuning their play in the middle of the field, a whole lot different,” Campanelli said. 5:26, then put the game away by outscor- coming games before welcoming Calvary while not letting off the gas pedal at the “We were really trying our best to face ing Artesia (8-7, 0-3) 13-6 in the third Chapel Downey High on Tuesday. same time. In the 68th minute, Valtiera guard Gladden and Hernandez. They were quarter. Seniors Angie Aldana and Bjanka BOYS SOCCER scored her third goal with George get- playing a hell of a game and credit to both Torres each scored 14 points for the Lady Artesia has won three in a row to ting the assist and two minutes later, Rizal of those guys. They really played well Lancers with Aldana adding eight steals. up its mark to 11-4-1 overall, 3-0 in the scored her third goal as well, this one on a tonight. But we were trying to keep it out Senior Jessica Tibayan led Artesia with Suburban League with a 3-2 home win breakaway. Cerritos took five more shots of their hands and make the other guys on goal while the Lady Pioneers targeted 10 points while senior Cassidy Valle- against Norwalk this past Wednesday. The beat us.” sophomore goalkeeper Shelby Dykes four Marinas and junior Kathy Gonzalez each Pioneers will visit La Mirada today and Hernandez paced the Pioneers (12-5 times in the final 40 minutes. scored nine points. Gonzalez also had six Glenn on Wednesday. Norwalk is home to overall, 2-1 in the Suburban League) with “The biggest thing that we were try- rebounds and three steals but the team Cerritos on Wednesday. The woes continue for Cerritos, which was blanked by Bellflower 4-0 this past Wednesday. The Dons (2-12, 0-3) will travel to Mayfair High today. The recent storm wreaked havoc on SELL YOUR STUFF FOR FREE! Gahr’s San Gabriel Valley League opener with Dominguez High this past Tuesday. The Gladiators went to Lynwood High Got your attention? on Jan. 11 and will host Warren High on Tuesday before visiting Paramount High That’s right! You can sell your stuff for free right here in the Community News. on Thursday. Get rid of that stuff in your garage or closet and make money doing it! Glenn’s scoring skid has now reached Maximum value to sell for each listing is $1,000. six games following a 5-0 loss to La Mirada this past Wednesday. The Eagles are 4-6-1 overall, 0-3 in league and will host Bellflower today. You can e-mail your description to [email protected] Valley Christian picked up a pair of wins, 6-0 over Southlands Christian High Or write it on a piece of paper-and mail the description and 6-1 over Shalhevet High in the past week to improve to 4-6-1 in preparation of your items to sell to 13079 E Artesia Blvd., Ste. B-108, Cerritos, 90703 for its Olympic League opener at Village and we will publish the following week. Christian today. Valley Christian will also host Whittier Christian on Tuesday. Whitney shutout Brethren Christian High 5-0 this past Monday and was blanked by Crean Lutheran 1-0 this past Wednesday to drop to 1-10 overall, 1-2 in the circuit. The Wildcats will host Oxford Academy today and Calvary Chapel Downey on Tuesday. GIRLS SOCCER The seven area girls’ teams will play Description of item, price, phone number or e-mail, etc. at the opposite sites as the boys on the Private party advertisers only 5 ads per person/household same days. 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Lieutenant Dusky peza. while her attorney for the Mendoza case issues with him prior to offering Ruelas is looking forward to continuing to en- The complaint alleges that she, along is Micah Star Liberty of Liberty Law the new position. hance law enforcement in La Mirada. with two others, was fired in Septem- based out of Oakland. “I am proud and honored to return to the During her employment by Mendoza, ber “after they complained to superiors” Similar to the Mendoza complaint, City of La Mirada as the Service Area about Mendoza’s inappropriate behavior Ruelas alleged the offenses were carried Ruelas continued to secretly file com- Lieutenant and serve its residents once toward a young woman assigned to his out by her superiors. plaints with different agencies related to again,” said Dusky. “La Mirada has Sacramento office through a Sacramento In a move that is certain to raise ques- her ABC-retaliation claim. a team of dedicated deputies working State fellows program. tions about whether the ABC complaint For example, Ruelas inquired about together to keep the community safe and Secretary of the Senate Daniel Alva- stemmed from Ruelas’ intentions to de- an investigation into her complaints on the City Council and residents are sup- rez disputed Ruelas’ statement and time- portive of the team’s efforts.” liver a political payback, the 23-page Dec. 8, 2016, filed a complaint with the line in a written statement he sent to the lawsuit was filed on Oct 13, 2017, just California Government Claims Programs Volunteers Needed for Homeless Count Sacramento Bee,. two weeks after Ruelas was fired from April 5, 2017, and filed another complaint The City of La Mirada is seeking Alvarez told the Bee, “One complaint her Mendoza post. volunteers to assist with the 2018 Home- by a terminated employee triggered an Even more suspect, Ruelas waited for with the California Labor and Workforce immediate investigation which has been Development Agency on April 24, 2017 less Count. Each year, the Los Angeles three months, “after going through hell Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) ongoing since September 22nd.” Alvarez Ruelas eventually “exhausted her pro- for three years” after she received the coordinates a count of homeless persons did not confirm that Ruelas was the ter- July 2017 right to sue [the ABC] letter. cedural remedies” and filed a complaint in the region to estimate the homeless minated employee, though. Ruelas began working for ABC in with the Department of Fair Employment population in Los Angeles County. This What is known is that Ruelas and two January 2013. She claimed in her law- and Housing. She received notice from year’s Count will be held on Wednesday, others were put on leave Sept. 22 and suit that, after Sept. 2013 when Timothy January 24 from 8 to 11 p.m. then fired on Sept. 30. FEH giving her the right to sue in a letter Gorsuch was hired, she was “subjected The Homeless Count involves volun- Secretary Alvarez partially disputed sent July 2017. to years of racist, sexist and homophobic teers canvassing predetermined areas and Ruelas account, saying, “Prior to that For unknown reasons, despite three abuse.” tallying homeless and transient persons date [Sept. 22], no allegation was ever She formally complained and was months to act, Ruelas chose to file the from a distance. Volunteers are not al- made to anyone at Senate Rules regard- “immediately labelled a ‘pot stirrer’ and ABC lawsuit days after she was dis- lowed to engage with the homeless. ing misconduct on behalf of the Senator troublemaker” and alleged further “co- missed by Mendoza. Volunteers will receive training at a [Mendoza].” It is not apparent whether workers I complained about made it their Now Ruelas has embarked on another briefing prior to the Count and should the “superiors” Ruelas says she lodged mission to drive me out of the depart- possible retaliation lawsuit, filing a right expect to assist in La Mirada from 8 to her complaints with were within the Sen- ment.” 11 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24. to sue letter Jan. 3, 2018 against Mendo- ate Rules committee hierarchy or else- Ruelas said it got so bad she had to Participants must be over 18 years of where in her management structure. take medical leave on Aug 27, 2016. za, the California Senate and two legisla- age. For more information or to sign-up, Now, a HMG-CN investigation has and was “forced to resign” on Oct 14, tive officials. contact the La Mirada Resource Center at discovered that Ruelas has another dis- 2016. HMG-CN left messages with Alvarez (562) 943-7277. puted retaliation lawsuit underway si- Even though she claimed severe emo- and texted Ruelas for comment, neither multaneously against another former tional stress and depression, Ruelas did official responded. Every moment delayed The annual getaway with the girls. could mean a 5IBUCJHQSPNPUJPO5IFmSTUEBZ PGLJOEFSHBSUFO*GZPVSFUIFPOFJO FJHIUXPNFOXIPXJMMCFEJBHOPTFE moment missed. with breast cancer, an annual NBNNPHSBNJTUIFLFZUPEFUFDUJPO at the earliest possible stage, so you XPOUNJTTBUIJOH 5IF1*))FBMUI#SFBTU)FBMUI$FOUFS features: •4DSFFOJOHBOEEJBHOPTUJD EJHJUBMNBNNPHSBQIZXJUI DPNQVUFSBJEFEEFUFDUJPO % mammography technology is available at some locations) • A comfortable environment GPDVTFEPOZPVSQSJWBDZ •)JHIMZUSBJOFEQIZTJDJBOT BOEUFDIOPMPHJTUTEFEJDBUFE to breast imaging All women ages 40 and older should have a mammogram every year. Schedule yours today. 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ATTEST: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: ______SUZANNE UNDERWOOD WHEREAS, the City of Hawaiian Gardens has been actively investigating options to provide electric CITY CLERK services to constituents within its service area with the intent of achieving greater local involvement over the provisions of electric services and promoting competitive and renewable energy; and CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS WHEREAS, on September 24, 2002, the Governor signed into law Assembly Bill 117 (Stat. 2002, CITY CLERK’S OFFICE CERTIFICATION Ch. 838; see California Public Utilities Code section 366.2; hereinafter referred to as the “Act"), which authorizes any California city or county, whose governing body so elects, to combine the electricity load of its residents and businesses in a community-wide electricity aggregation program STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) known as Community Choice Aggregation; and COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS ) WHEREAS, the Act expressly authorizes participation in a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program through a joint powers agency, and to this end the County of Los Angeles (County) has been participating since 2015 in the evaluation of a CCA program for the County and the cities and towns I, Suzanne Underwood, City Clerk of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, do hereby certify that within it; and Ordinance No. 575, was duly and regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a Special meeting of the City Council on the 20TH day of DECEMBER, 2017, and that thereafter, said WHEREAS, through Docket No. R. 03-10-003, the California Public Utilities Commission has Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a Regular meeting of the City Council on this 9TH day issued various decisions and rulings addressing the implementation of CCA programs, including of JANUARY 2018 by the following votes as the same appears on file and of record in the Office of the recent issuance of a procedure by which the California Public Utilities Commission will review the City Clerk. “Implementation Plans," which are required for submittal under the Act as the means of describing the CCA program and assuring compliance with various elements contained in the Act; and AYES: RODRIGUEZ, BRUCE, TRIMBLE, MARAVILLA, RIOS NOES: NONE WHEREAS, representatives from the City along with representatives from the County and participat- ABSENT: NONE ing cities within the County, have developed the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy Authority ABSTAIN: NONE Joint Powers Agreement(“Joint Powers Agreement") (attached hereto as Exhibit A) in order to ac- complish the following: To form a Joint Powers Authority known as “Los Angeles Community Choice Energy Authority”; /S/______and SUZANNE UNDERWOOD CITY CLERK/RECORDS MANAGER To specify the terms and conditions by which participants may participate as a group in energy pro- grams, including but not limited to the preliminary implementation of a CCA program; Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/12/18 WHEREAS, representatives from the City along with the County and participating cities within the County have developed a Business Plan (attached hereto as Exhibit B) that describes the formation of Los Angeles Community Choice Energy (LACCE) Authority and the CCA program to be implement- ed by and through the LACCE Authority; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, a final Implementation Plan will be submitted for review and adoption by the LACCE Authority's Board of Directors; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cerritos City Council will conduct a public hearing at a special meeting on January 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. on the following matter: WHEREAS, as described in the Business Plan, Community Choice Aggregation by and through the LACCE Authority appears to provide a reasonable opportunity to accomplish all of the following: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF PHASE I AND PHASE II GROUND LEASES To provide greater levels of local involvement in and collaboration on energy decisions, (COMPRISING MAIN CERRITOS TOWNE CENTER RETAIL and PARCELS) AND APPROVAL OF AN ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE REFERENCED To increase significantly the amount of renewable energy available to LACCE Authority GROUND LEASE INTERESTS FROM CERRITOS GARP LLC, A energy customers, and DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TO CERRITOS TC PROPERTY LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, To provide initial price stability, long-term electricity cost savings and other benefits for OR ANOTHER AFFILIATE OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE the community, and COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION WHO IS APPROVED BY THE CITY, FOR THE PRIMARY RETAIL COMPONENT OF THE To reduce green house gases that are emitted by creating electricity for the community. CERRITOS TOWNE CENTER. WHEREAS, the Act requires CCA program participants to individually adopt an ordinance (“CCA This public hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of the Cerritos City Hall, Cerritos Ordinance") electing to implement a CCA program within its jurisdiction by and through its partici- Civic Center, Bloomfield Avenue and 183rd Street in Cerritos, California 90703. The meeting will pation in the LACCE Authority; and also air live on Cerritos TV3 and will be streamed over the City of Cerritos website at www.cerritos.us. A copy of the related staff report will be available for download from the website WHEREAS, based on the feasibility studies and Business Plan, it is in the public's interest and wel- by 6:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the public hearing. fare to establish a CCA program within the City of Hawaiian Gardens; and If you challenge the above mentioned item and related actions in court, you may be limited to raising WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement expressly allows the City to withdraw its membership only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in writ- ten correspondence delivered to the Cerritos City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. in the LACCE Authority (and its participation in the CCA program) by providing no less than 180 advance written notice to the LACCE Authority. Any person interested in this matter may contact the Department of Community Development at (562) 916-1201 for additional information and/or appear at the hearing in person or by agent and be NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, heard. CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. To hereby add Section 13.21 to the Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Dated: January 12, 2018 /s/Vida Barone Code with the recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set Vida Barone, City Clerk forth herein. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 1/12/18 SECTION 2. Based upon the findings and declarations set forth in this ordinance, and in order to provide businesses and residents within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City with a choice of power providers and with the benefits described in the recitals above, the City Council CITY OF LA MIRADA hereby elects to implement a CCA program within the City's jurisdiction boundaries. Upon approval of the LACCE Joint Powers Agreement, the City will implement the CCA program by and through NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR the City's participation in the LACCE Authority), a joint powers authority established pursuant to LIVE ENTERTAINMENT CONSISTING OF LIVE MUSIC OR KARAOKE California Government Code Section 6500 et seq. and California Public Utilities Code section 366(c) AND DANCING AT THE SPORTSMAN’S LOUNGE LOCATED AT 13902 (12). IMPERIAL HIGHWAY SECTION 3. That the City Council hereby approve and direct that the City proceed Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the City Council of the City of La Mirada with the participation in the LACCE Joint Powers Authority. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California to consider a request for live entertainment consisting of SECTION 4. That the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, live music or karaoke and dancing at The Sportsman’s Lounge located at 13902 Imperial Highway La paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court Mirada California, 90638. action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain At the hearing, the City Council will consider the request, staff’s report, recommendations and all in full force and effect. other testimony and public input prior to making a final decision. If you wish to be heard concerning the item, you may appear in person at the public hearing or you may submit your comments in writ- SECTION 5. That all the provisions of any of the City’s ordinances as here to fore ing to the City prior to or at the public hearing. Written comments should be addressed to the City adopted by the City that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Clerk, City of La Mirada P.O. Box 828, La Mirada, California 90637-0828. Please notify the City Clerk at least four days prior to the public hearing should you require a disability related accommoda- SECTION 6. This Ordinance No. 575 shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date tion (e.g. sign language interpreter). of its adoption. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed Deputy, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published as required by law. Anne Haraksin, City Clerk Published at La Mirada Lamplighter Newspaper 1/12/18 SECTION 7. That the City Attorney has reviewed and approved this ordinance in its current form and finds that the City Council has the authority to adopt this ordinance, that the ordinance is constitutionally valid and that the ordinance is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City as set forth in Chapter 1.01 of the City’s Municipal Code. SECTION 8. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days from its adoption. Honor a loved one and SECTION 9. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance No. 575 is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such share precious memories. decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. 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