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Tragically, we have already lost tens of taking time to look after friends and family by staying in touch thousands of our fellow Americans to the invisible enemy we call through phone calls, video chats, letters, texts, and emails. It means This year, we will observe a Memorial Day unlike any we have COVID-19. Many more are in pain and suffer from COVID’s impact looking out for our neighbors, including seniors and other high-risk ever seen in our lifetime. A day traditionally filled with public – including those who have lost loved ones; those who have seen individuals, who may need our help getting the necessities of life, remembrances and parades will be forced to take a very different their wages cut; those who have lost their jobs; and those who have including social contact at a distance of six feet or more. form in this time of isolation and social distancing. On Monday, suffered physical and mental illness. unfortunately, most of us will have to observe Memorial Day in private. And during our darkest moments, we can demonstrate courage Our thoughts and prayers, however, will be the same as ever. We will Now, more than ever, it is the responsibility of all of us to carry when we ask for help. If you have lost your job, need support to care remember, honor, and mourn America’s fallen servicemembers and our brave fallen servicemembers’ torch of patriotism, to protect our for your family, experience issues affecting your mental health, or their families; and we will reflect on the profound debt we owe to country against the enemy we now face. Each of us has the power are facing domestic violence, please know resources are available them for their sacrifice. and responsibility to help our country survive this crisis. We can which may help. I invite you to visit my website at roybal-allard. contribute to our victory over this virus by making sensible decisions house.gov/coronavirus to see some of the services available to you, As an American, your congresswoman, and the daughter, wife, to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our neighbors. your family, and friends. and stepmother of veterans, every day I am reminded of and grateful for the servicemembers who gave their lives to defend and protect us. Our victory over the coronavirus will require us to follow the The virtues of the heroes we honor this Memorial Day have rarely But this year, as Memorial Day approaches, I have felt that gratitude examples of our fallen heroes, and of those serving today, through been more relevant, or more necessary, than they are for us today. even more profoundly than usual. their leadership qualities of resilience, selflessness, and courage. If we unite in showing resilience, selflessness, and courage against COVID-19, we will prevail – and we will indeed honor and reaffirm In times of crisis like now, when our nation is devastated by We demonstrate resilience when we patiently follow health and the high standards our fallen heroes set when they sacrificed all for tragedy and loss, I am especially thankful for the fallen heroes who safety policies designed by health experts to reduce the spread of our great country. May God bless you, your family, and the United have defended us in times of peril and darkness. They wore the COVID-19. I know how hard it is to isolate oneself, and to be separated States of America. uniform of our nation and faced unimaginable dangers to assure from family and friends. But these policies will help to save lives, our defense. They faced that peril willingly, and often knowingly, at and are the best chances we have to prevent infecting others and Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard represents California’s 40th the potential cost of their own lives. Due to their brave and noble ourselves with COVID-19. District, which contains the communities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, sacrifice, America has overcome such darkness for more than two Cudahy, Downey, Huntington Park, Maywood, Paramount, Vernon, and We can demonstrate selflessness when we put the needs of centuries and has become the greatest nation in the world. parts of Bellflower, East Los Angeles, Florence-Firestone, and South Los others before our own. That means, as annoying as it is, wearing a Angeles. Yet, we are once again facing one of the most difficult challenges mask and practicing social distancing when we are outside. It means Mental health is critical in a COVID-19 world

As we face new circumstances and challenges due to COVID-19 – According to Dr. Zuberbuhler, signs of stress that can be related Make time to unwind. Do some other activities you enjoy. including isolation, balancing work life with homeschooling children, to the COVID-19 crisis include: Connect with others. Despite physical distancing, we can enjoy joblessness or grief – it’s critically important that we prioritize Constant fear and worry about your own health and the health of increased social connections. Talk with people you trust about your mental health during this time of uncertainty and sudden change. your loved ones. concerns and how you are feeling, and understand it is normal to feel May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and paying attention Changes in sleep or eating patterns. anxious. to our mental health means having a balanced emotional and Difficulty sleeping or concentrating. Understand how much stress-related growth is happening around psychological sense of one’s well-being. Worsening of chronic health problems. us. This includes using video and social media in a more meaningful While people may be focused on staying up-to-date on news Increased use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. way to connect with others as we observe physical distancing. about the coronavirus outbreak, they may also be neglecting their Dr. Zuberbuhler recommends taking the following action to Know that anxiety is normal during these challenging times, and mental well-being. relieve stress that is harmful to your health: can actually help keep us safe and healthy. The goal is to make room It’s a fact that millions of Americans are experiencing disruptions for your anxiety and foster other emotions such as compassion and Take breaks from news stories and social media that may be to their lives as a result of COVID-19. Feeling stressed and anxious is empathy, especially for frontline heroes who are putting their lives negative in nature, as hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be normal during this period of tremendous change. However, paying on the line to protect us. upsetting. Look for the “Helpers” in any tragic story. attention to one’s mental well-being has perhaps never been as Call your health care provider if stress gets in the way of your important as it is today. Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate. daily activities for several days in a row. Eat healthy, well-balanced meals; exercise regularly, get plenty of “Mental health is critically important to everyone, especially sleep and avoid alcohol and drugs. during these challenging times,” said Dr. Juan-Carlos Zuberbuhler, a board-certified child/adolescent/ adult psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente Southern California. “As COVID-19 impacts our way of life in a way not seen in generations, it is especially important to understand how mental health affects our lives, and know the signs when seeking help may be necessary.” Supervisor Hahn appoints taskforce to guide reopening of local economy

Los Angeles County During the second meeting Business- Small Mark Hubbard (Hubbard Supervisor Janice Hahn has of the task force, county leaders Accountancy Crop) Adam Carillo (ETA Agency) appointed 39 local business discussed a goal of more fully Arlen Valdvia and cultural leaders to the LA reopening the LA County Donna Duperron (Torrance County Economic Resiliency Task economy by July 4th. Chamber of Commerce) Force so that they can use their “The longer we stay closed in experience and expertise to guide Anna Wu (Wu and Associates) Foundations and Non-Profits certain sectors, particularly small LA County’s safe reopening amid businesses and restaurants, the Heidi Butzine (Lomita Chamber the COVID-19 pandemic. of Commerce) odds are that they will not be able Commodities and Goods The task force includes 13 to come back,” said Supervisor Movement Gloria Cordero (Metropolitan representatives from different Janice Hahn. “I feel that we Water District of Southern Mario Cordero (Port of Long sectors of LA County’s economy. have to get to the point that we California) Each one of those 13 task force learn to live with the virus. We Beach) Elise Swanson (San Pedro members will chair working cannot stay locked down forever. Diane Middleton (LA Harbor Chamber of Commerce) groups focused on reopening and My hope is that this task force Commission) revitalizing their specific sector will bring forth real plans for or industry. reopening these sectors that our Department of Public Health Healthcare and Bio-science Education can agree on and present to the Craig Leach (Torrance Memorial governor.” Lou Anne Bynum (Long Beach Medical Center) City College) Hahn’s appointees to the Mary Lemeir (Providence Little LA County Economic Resiliency Judy Chen (Mt. San Antonio) Company of Mary) Task Force and working groups Jim Gash (Pepperdine) include: Matthew Sandoval (Lakewood Dr. Barry Corey (Biola Regional Medical Center) University) Arts and Culture Sector Infrastructure Development Lori Bettison-Varga (Natural and Construction History Museum) Faith Based Organizations Robert Ferrante (LA County Eric Eisenberg (LA County Arts Ed Dover (Pastor Beatitudes of Sanitation District) Commission) Our Lord Catholic Church) Elvin Moon (Regional Planning Adrienne Nakashima (South Jose Gomez (Archdiocese of Los Commission) Coast Botanic Garden) Angeles) Alex Wu (Hsi Lai Temple) Matt Petersen (LA Cleantech Incubator) Business—Corporate and Yossi Mintz (Chabad of the Manufacturing Beach Cities) Labor Joe Ahn (Northrop Grumman Corp.) Film, Entertainment and Dan Langford (Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters) Randy Bowers (Malaga Bank) Digital Media Vivian Malauulu (ILWU) Banyon Huetter (Caruso) Thomas Davis (California Film Commission Local 80) Rick Vasquez (Sprinkler Fitters UA 709)

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Sports and Large Venue Entertainment Kelly Cheeseman (AEG Sports LA Kings/Galaxy) Kathy Schlossman (LA Sports and Entertainment Commission) Suzy Schuster (LA Memorial Coliseum) The Norwalk Patriot Opinion 03 Friday, May 22, 2020 House Democrats’ Heroes Act is a giant political scam

By Justin Haskins By discouraging tens of millions of unemployed Americans from be eligible for loan forgiveness. going back to work over the next several months, it all but guarantees When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on May 14 that the current Liberals are painting this provision as a form of “relief” for that an economic recovery would be extremely slow through the coronavirus crisis “is really quite an exciting time for us,” she meant younger Americans, many of whom were the first to be laid off when November elections. And by ending those lucrative benefits just as it. governments started to shut down the economy, but this part of the Biden could be entering the White House, it makes it highly likely plan is nothing more than an attempt to buy support for the 2020 On Friday, House Democrats passed a gargantuan $3 trillion that job growth would increase dramatically at an opportune time for election. COVID-19 bill – the HEROES Act – that will serve as a starting point the Democratic Party. for negotiations with Senate Republicans and the White House over Federal student loan payments have already been suspended Liberals clearly aren’t interested in fixing the economy as quickly the next round of coronavirus “relief” legislation. through the end of September, and Democrats’ legislation would as possible — which might explain, in part, why so many Democratic extend this through September 2021. Further, federal loan interest In addition to bailing out numerous irresponsible state and governors and mayors across the nation are so unwilling to reopen rates have been set to 0 percent so that student loan borrowers are local governments and the Postal Service, the legislation is chock even the safest parts of their economies. If there were interested in not punished for choosing not to make payments. Additionally, full of radical, wildly irresponsible provisions that clearly show fixing the economy, they would be doing everything in their power to many federal student loan borrowers are enrolled in income-based that congressional Democrats are more concerned with expanding make going back to work attractive. For congressional Democrats, it’s repayment plans, which don’t require payments when borrowers are their power and pleasing their allies than they are fixing our broken apparent that they see the present crisis as a political opportunity, unemployed. economy. one they are hellbent on taking advantage of, no matter the cost. With these provisions in mind, it’s clear that granting $10,000 of Perhaps the most egregious example is Democrats’ proposal to And this is just one of several large scams included in the student loan debt forgiveness would offer absolutely no additional expand $600-per-week unemployment “bonuses” through the legislation. The proposal would also eliminate the state and local help for younger people who have just lost their jobs, with the only end of January 2021. There’s nothing wrong with providing people tax (SALT) deduction cap through 2021, allowing a relatively small exception being a limited number of private student loan borrowers who have lost their jobs due to government’s handling of the number of tax filers to deduct significantly more of their state and who are in default or serious delinquency. In most cases, all the coronavirus pandemic with some relief. But offering $600 bonuses local taxes from their federal tax bills. legislation would do is unnecessarily add billions more to an ever- through January 2021 would discourage workers from finding new Although ending the SALT deduction cap would benefit some growing national debt in an attempt to get young people out to the jobs throughout the beginning stages of our economic recovery by middle-class filers in high-tax states, it would be most beneficial polls in November. paying them as much or, in many cases, more than what they earned to higher-income earners in high-cost cities like New York and in wages prior to the pandemic. Simply put, House Democrats’ newest relief legislation is little San Francisco, which, of course, just so happen to be deep-blue more than a giant political scam. If they really were interested in According to an April analysis by a former Treasury Department constituencies for the Democratic Party. improving the country, they would be working as quickly as possible analyst, the $600 weekly unemployment bonus, when added to According to a report from the Joint Committee on Taxation, 94 to target relief to only those most in need while finding ways to safely existing state unemployment benefits, offers roughly the same or percent of those who would benefit from a SALT cap reduction or reopen as much of the economy as possible — not advocating for more money to unemployed workers than the average wage in all but elimination earn at least $100,000, and many earn a lot more. costly, nonsensical, politically motivated reforms designed to help a dozen states. win elections. Even more transparently political is the relief bill’s student Why would Democrats want to discourage people from going loan forgiveness provision. If passed, House Democrats’ plan Justin Haskins ([email protected]) is the editorial director and a back to work for such a long period? The answer can be found by would forgive $10,000 of student loan debt for borrowers currently research fellow at The Heartland Institute, a conservative-libertarian considering the end date for the bonus payments: The end of January paying $0 per month under an income-based repayment plan, as think tank based in Arlington Heights, Ill., that focuses on social, economic 2021, the exact time that a potential Joe Biden presidency would well as those who are in forbearance, deferment, default or serious and environmental issues and promotes free-market policies. begin. delinquency. In some cases, students with private loans would even Pandemic makes end-of-life care harder

By Froma Harrop caregivers were allowed to visit. The busy doctors offered us family members are afraid to even have them in the house. disjointed reports of what was going on — when they bothered (or I just lost a dear elderly friend to cancer. Home hospice workers “I have one couple, both elderly,” Jennifer Pool, a social worker had the minutes) to call at all. kept him comfortable. He spent his final weeks watching spring with Visiting Nurse told me. “The wife is the caregiver right now.” unfold in the outdoor Eden he had nurtured for decades. He died Upon his return, we immediately signed up for services provided The woman asked her, “Should I have the aide come? I don’t want to peacefully at night with me present. by Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County in Connecticut. When be the one to be responsible” for letting in the virus. And many such you do that, emergency calls no longer go to 911 but to a number spouses are themselves older and medically vulnerable. My friend’s death had little to do with COVID-19. One can say that answered 24 hours a day by a hospice nurse. he was spared the trauma of getting hit by that deadly virus in the Frail elderly people may also fear allowing family to visit. And jaws of a pandemic. He wasn’t among the tragic thousands who died When patients are nearing the end, hospice care emphasizes family members may share their concern. at home without medical attention. Nor did he pass away alone in comfort and quality of life over harsh medical interventions. People Social distancing has forced hospices to cancel some of their a hospital that wouldn’t let loved ones in for fear of spreading the in hospice often live longer than those undergoing radical treatments services. They don’t do massages these days, and it’s difficult to offer virus. His nurses didn’t have to FaceTime with loved ones to help that weaken the body. spiritual guidance. them say goodbye. It may sound as though home hospice provided an island of calm When the person dies, one can’t safely hold a funeral if it draws a But even so-called good deaths have been harder to achieve in the far from the COVID front lines. It was far preferable to the harried and large crowd. A funeral home director told me that many families are age of the coronavirus. When my friend exhibited signs of a stroke, largely impersonal treatment in a hospital that focuses on keeping announcing that a service will be held at some future date. I had to weigh the dangers of sending him to a hospital, where he people alive at all costs. might have gotten infected, over not attending to a possible health Those left behind may have to mourn their loss in isolation. But the virus made even home care with superb help complicated. crisis. Bereavement groups can’t meet in person. Two appointments with his palliative care doctor had to be done via I did call 911. As it turned out, he hadn’t had a stroke (or COVID). video calls. She did her best to assess what he needed but could not Caring and grieving have always been arduous work. As with Tests found evidence that the cancer’s return affected speech. obtain important information only observable in a face-to-face so many other life events, the pandemic has made it all that much Reducing his calcium levels cleared up much of the immediate consultation — things like checking the heart and weakness in the harder. problem. legs. Follow Froma Harrop on Twitter @FromaHarrop. She can be reached at But during his three days in the hospital, neither I nor other The hospice workers themselves face new challenges. Some [email protected]. What if the government has it wrong?

By Judge Andrew P. Napolitano immunities? What if many folks have had symptom-free episodes our personal choices? What if that self-imposed power violates with many viruses and are now immune from them? What if the the basic constitutional principle that the government derives its What if the government has it wrong — on the medicine and the government refuses to understand this because it undermines the powers from the consent of the governed? What if no one consented law? government’s power to control us? to a government that interferes with our personal choices? What if What if face masks can’t stop the COVID-19 virus? What if our personal choices to take personal chances have never needed a What if government orders to nursing homes and assisted living quarantining the healthy makes no medical sense? What if staying at government permission slip? facilities to accept the sick and contagious are insane? What if the home for months reduces immunity? same government that micromanages nursing homes and assisted What if the Constitution was written to restrain the government? What if more people have been infected with the virus in their living facilities knows that they are not hospitals and are not What if all in government — local, state and federal — have taken an homes than outside them? equipped to cure the sick or contain contagion? oath to uphold and comply with the Constitution? What if there are as many credible scientists and physicians who What if the government makes health care decisions not on the What if the government decrees that liquor sales are essential disagree with the government as those who agree with it? What if the basis of medicine or human nature but statistics? What if reliance on but clothing sales are not? What if the government decrees that government chooses to listen only to scientists and physicians who the government’s statistics has made many folks sick? abortions are essential but orthopedic surgery is not? What if the would tell it what it wanted to hear? What if the government silences government decrees that music stores are essential but the free What if we’d all be healthier and happier if we make our own scientists and physicians, and even fires one, who attempt to tell it exercise of religion is not? choices with our own physicians rather than the government making what it didn’t want to hear? choices for us? What if it is un-American for the government to tell What if these decisions about what is essential and inessential What if the government wants to stoke fear in the populace you how to care for yourself? What if it is equally un-American for are for individuals — and not for the government — to make? because mass fear produces mass compliance? What if individual fear you to follow the government when it intrudes into your personal What if to the barber or short-order cook or retail sales person reduces individual immunity? choices? a barbershop and a luncheonette and a clothing store are essential? What if a healthy immunity gets stronger when challenged? What What if the Supreme Court has ruled many times that your health What if to those who love God, the free exercise of religion is if a pampered immunity gets weaker when challenged? What if we all care decisions are private, personal and to be made between you and essential? pass germs and viruses — that we don’t even know we have — on to your physician? What if the Supreme Court has also ruled many times What if the government makes essential whatever serves its others all the time, but their immune systems repel what we pass on that your private health care decisions are none of the government’s friends, enhances its wealth, maintains its stability and removes to them? business? obstacles to its exercise of power? What if the Constitution — with What if the COVID-19 virus has run its course and run into natural What if we never elected a government to keep us free from all its protections of our rights to make free choices — is an intentional viruses, but we did elect it to keep us free from all tyrants? What if obstacle to governmental power? the government — which can’t deliver the mail, fill potholes, stop What if America’s founders and the Constitution’s framers chose robocalls, or spend within its income — is the last entity on earth into liberty over safety? What if the government doesn’t like that choice? whose hands we would voluntarily repose our health for safekeeping? What if the government only nominally endorses it? What if the government won’t admit that its understanding of science is colored by politics? What if — when the pandemic is over — the government remains tyrannical? What if — when the pandemic is over — folks sue the What if the government has misunderstood its mandate? What if government for its destruction of life, liberty and property only to the government thinks it can do its job by keeping us safe but unfree? learn that the government gave itself immunity from such lawsuits? What if — according to the Constitution and the Declaration of What if — when the pandemic is over — the government refuses to Independence — government’s first duty is to safeguard our rights? acknowledge its end? What if there is no legal basis for the government to keep us at home or to close our businesses? 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May 22, 1841: Henry Kennedy received a patent for the first reclining chair. 1849: Abraham Lincoln received a patent for the floating dry dock. 1967: “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” premiered on PBS. 1972: U.S. President Nixon became the first U.S. president to visit Russia. He met with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. 1992: Johnny Carson hosted NBC’s “Tonight Show” for the last time. He had been host for 30 years. 2012: In Japan, the Tokyo Skytree tower opened.

You can contact puzzle editor Stan- ley Newman at his e-mail address: [email protected]. Or write him at P.O. Box 69, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you’d like a reply. The Norwalk Patriot 05 Friday, May 22, 2020 LEGALS Memorial Day: a SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Loan No.: FPL15605 APN: 8056-013-007 THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED FOR CHANGE OF NAME DATED 10/27/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE 8/31/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00029 ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE day to remember COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE GENE ARYN GUZMAN filed a petition with IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF FOR CHANGE OF NAME this court for a decree changing names as THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU CASE NUMBER: 20NWCP00104 follows: AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Present name (1) GENE ARYN GUZMAN to A LAWYER. On 6/16/2020 at 10:00 AM, Real auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, JAZMIN PEREZ filed a petition with this court Proposed name (1) GENE ARYN ARROYAS Property Trustee, Inc., as duly appointed cashier’s check drawn on a state or national special heroes for a decree changing names as follows: THE COURT ORDERS that all persons or substituted Trustee, under that certain bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit Present name (1) JAZMIN PEREZ to interested in this matter appear before this Deed of Trust executed by MANUEL L. union, or a check drawn by a state or federal Proposed name (1) LUNA KIDDO PEREZ court at the hearing indicated below to show DIAZ AND MARGARITA DIAZ, HUSBAND savings and loan association, or savings THE COURT ORDERS that all persons cause, if any, why the petition for change of AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as association, or savings bank specified in By Mario A. Guerra interested in this matter appear before this name should not be granted. Any person Trustor, to secure obligations in favor of Section 5102 of the Financial Code and court at the hearing indicated below to show objecting to the name changes described AOK BROTHERS, LLC, as Beneficiary, authorized to do business in this state will Memorial Day is a day of cause, if any, why the petition for change of above must file a written objection that recorded on 11/1/2016 as Instrument No. be held by the duly appointed trustee as name should not be granted. Any person includes the reasons for the objection at 20161348247 in book xxx, page xxx of shown below, of all right, title, and interest national awareness and solemn objecting to the name changes described least two court days before the matter is Official Records of the office of the County conveyed to and now held by the trustee in reverence; a day for us to honor above must file a written objection that scheduled to be heard and must appear at Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, the hereinafter described property under and includes the reasons for the objection at the hearing to show cause why the petition WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. the military men and women least two court days before the matter is should not be granted. If no written objection HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at The sale will be made, but without covenant who gave their lives in defense scheduled to be heard and must appear at is timely filed, the court may grant the petition time of sale in lawful money of the United or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the hearing to show cause why the petition without a hearing. States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay of our nation, its values, our should not be granted. If no written objection NOTICE OF HEARING on a state or national bank, check drawn by the remaining principal sum of the note(s) freedoms and our liberties. is timely filed, the court may grant the petition Date: MARCH 25, 2020, Time: 1:30 p.m., a state or federal credit union, or a check secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest without a hearing. Department: C, Room: 312 drawn by a state or federal savings and and late charges thereon, as provided in This year, our observance of NOTICE OF HEARING The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk loan association, or savings association, the note(s), advances, under the terms of Date: MAY 20, 2020, Time: 1:30 p.m., Blvd., Norwalk 90650 or savings bank specified in Section 5102 the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, Memorial Day may be different Department: C, Room: 312 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall of the Financial Code and authorized to do charges and expenses of the Trustee from previous years while we The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk be published at least once a week for four business in this state), Behind the fountain for the total amount (at the time of the Blvd., Norwalk 90650 successive weeks prior to the date set located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic initial publication of the Notice of Sale) help slow the spread of the A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall for hearing on the petition in the following Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, all right, reasonably estimated to be set forth below. COVID19 pandemic by social be published at least once a week for four newspaper of general circulation, printed in title, and interest conveyed to and now held The amount may be greater on the day successive weeks prior to the date set distancing. Instead of parades or the county, The Norwalk Patriot by it under and pursuant to said Deed of of sale. Trustor: UWEM B. UMOREN A and Prime Minister Winston for hearing on the petition in the following JANUARY 24, 2020 Trust in and to the following described real SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: large memorial events, we can newspaper of general circulation, printed in Judge Margaret M. Bernal property situated in the aforesaid County and PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES Recorded Churchill waved to the crowds the county, remember the men and women The Norwalk Patriot Judge Of The Superior Court State, to wit: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED 9/12/2006 as Instrument No. 06-2022874 in below. Two of the revelers were MARCH 16, 2020 Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property book , page of Official Records in the office who made the ultimate sacrifice Judge Margaret M. Bernal Princess Elizabeth and Princess GENE ARYN GUZMAN heretofore described is being sold “as is.” of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, in a more private way. Judge Of The Superior Court 205 LEUCADIA RD The street address and other common California, Date of Sale: 6/12/2020 at 11:00 Margaret, blending into the Petitioner or Attorney, In Pro Per LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA 90631 designation, if any, of the real property AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located JAZMIN PEREZ 714-397-3651 described herein is purported to be: 12242 at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA There are several ways to enormous crowds. I think it 10438 VALLEY VIEW AVE. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650. A.P.N.: 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other do this. We can honor them by was one of the most memorable WHITTIER, CA 90604 The Norwalk Patriot 8056-013-007. The undersigned Trustee charges: $175,638.07 Street Address or (562) 652-5458 5/22/20, 5/29/20, 6/5/20, 6/12/20 disclaims any liability for any incorrectness other common designation of real property: participating in the National nights of my life,” Queen [email protected] of the street address or other common 15619 SEAFORTH AVENUE NORWALK Moment of Remembrance, a call Elizabeth remembered. designation, if any, shown herein. Said California 90650 A.P.N.: 8082-014-042 The Norwalk Patriot to voluntarily and informally TRUSTEE SALES sale will be made, but without covenant or The undersigned Trustee disclaims any In Paris, which had been 5/1/20, 5/8/20, 5/15/20, 5/22/20 warranty, expressed or implied, regarding liability for any incorrectness of the street pause at 3:00 PM local time occupied for four years, the T.S. No.: 20-00065 Title Order: 8762497 title, possession, or encumbrances, to address or other common designation, if on Monday, Memorial Day, to pay the remaining principal sum of the any, shown above. If no street address Champs Elysees was a river note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with or other common designation is shown, reflect on and remember those of people singing “It’s a Long interest thereon, as provided in the note(s), directions to the location of the property may Americans who died in service to advances, if any, under the terms of the be obtained by sending a written request to Way to Tipperary,” and one CITY OF NORWALK Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges the beneficiary within 10 days of the date our nation. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and expenses of the Trustee and of the of first publication of this Notice of Sale. eyewitness said from the Place STREET VACATION NO. 88 trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to wit: NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you We can also fly our flags at de la Concorde to the Arc de $470,259.23 estimated, accrued interest are considering bidding on this property lien, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 182 and additional advances, fees, charges and you should understand that there are risks half-staff from sunrise until Triomphe there was no place ZONE CHANGE NO. 361 expenses, if any, will increase this figure prior involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You noon only, then raise them to move or even breathe, the SIGN USE PERMIT NO. 315 to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of will be bidding on a lien, not on the property briskly to the top of the staff crowds were so vast. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Trust heretofore executed and delivered to itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee the undersigned a written Declaration of auction does not automatically entitle you until sunset, in honor of the In Berlin, the defeat was both Default and Demand for Sale, and a written to free and clear ownership of the property. nation’s battle heroes. Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The You should also be aware that the lien being bitter and a relief. Now, people Time: 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard undersigned Trustee, or predecessor auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are Place: Via Teleconference City Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Trustee, has caused said Notice of Default the highest bidder at the auction, you are or Do you know a Gold Star celebrate those who were in Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 and Election to Sell to be recorded in the may be responsible for paying off all liens family? Perhaps you can offer to the resistance or use the day to county where the real property is located and senior to the lien being auctioned off, before more than three months have elapsed since you can receive clear title to the property. help them in some small way. reflect on the past, but in 1945, Project Description: For the Planning Commission to make recommendations on the such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL You are encouraged to investigate the At the very least, we can thank the German people had lost too following applications filed by Evergreen Media, LLC. (“Applicant”); a request to allow BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding existence, priority, and size of outstanding the construction of an off-premise, digital billboard sign on a City owned property. The on this property lien, you should understand liens that may exist on this property by them for the sacrifice their much to celebrate. that there are risks involved in bidding at a contacting the county recorder’s office or family has made and for the location of the proposed development is a portion of Firestone Boulevard (previously In the United States, V-E day used as street right-of-way), located south of Firestone Boulevard, south of Rosecrans trustee auction. You will be bidding on a a title insurance company, either of which selfless service their Soldier gave lien, not on the property itself. Placing the may charge you a fee for this information. also happened to be President Avenue, as described in detail in the attached exhibit (“project site”). The project site highest bid at a trustee auction does not If you consult either of these resources, to our country. does not have zoning nor General Plan Land Use designations. The request includes automatically entitle you to free and clear you should be aware that the same lender Harry Truman’s 61st birthday. the following: ownership of the property. You should also may hold more than one mortgage or deed Observance Memorial Day Truman dedicated the day to the be aware that the lien being auctioned off of trust on the property. All checks payable was first observed after the Civil late President Roosevelt, who 1. Vacate a portion of former Firestone Boulevard right-of-way for other City purposes; may be a junior lien. If you are the highest to Prestige Default Services. NOTICE TO bidder at the auction, you are or may be PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown War and called “Decoration led the United States through 2. Designate the project site as General Commercial in the City’s General Plan; responsible for paying off all liens senior to on this notice of sale may be postponed one 3. Designate the project site as General Commercial (C-3) zone on the City’s Zoning the lien being auctioned off, before you can or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, Day” because families typically the war. Fifteen thousand Map; receive clear title to the property. You are trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section remembered their loved ones police mobilized to control the 4. Allow the construction of an 80-foot tall, off-premise digital billboard sign containing encouraged to investigate the existence, 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law by decorating gravesites with enormous crowd gathered in two (2) screens; and priority, and size of outstanding liens that requires that information about trustee sale may exist on this property by contacting the postponements be made available to you flowers or flags. We still do that New York’s Times Square. In 5. Approve a development agreement between the City and the Applicant to establish an county recorder’s office or a title insurance and to the public, as a courtesy to those across America today. New Orleans, people danced in easement and allow the construction for the billboard on a City owned property. company, either of which may charge you not present at the sale. If you wish to learn a fee for this information. If you consult whether your sale date has been postponed, the streets. Final action regarding this project will be taken by the City Council at a subsequent public either of these resources, you should be and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and In fact, the soldiers from hearing. aware that the same lender may hold date for the sale of this property, you may the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment On the front lines, it was a more than one mortgage or deed of trust call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY Web site https://www.servicelinkasap. - The Old Guard - place small different story. First Lieutenant Environmental Review Information: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality OWNER: The sale date shown on this com/default.aspx, using the file number American flags at every grave William Lee Preston, of the Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines of the City of Norwalk, this project will not have a notice of sale may be postponed one or assigned to this case 19-3462. Information marker in Arlington National U.S. Third Army’s 65th Infantry significant effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration has been prepared for more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, about postponements that are very short in the proposed project. Final action regarding the Negative Declaration will be taken by the trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section duration or that occur close in time to the Cemetery each and every Division wrote, “The front line 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law scheduled sale may not immediately be troops didn’t celebrate. Most of City Council. The Negative Declaration was circulated beginning on October 25, 2019 requires that information about trustee sale reflected in the telephone information or on Memorial Day. and ending on November 14, 2019. postponements be made available to you the Internet Web site. The best way to verify the men merely read the story The loss of these brave and to the public, as a courtesy to those postponement information is to attend the of victory from the division Public Comment: Interested persons may review the agenda report for the above- not present at the sale. If you wish to learn scheduled sale. Date: 4/15/2020 PRESTIGE men and women throughout whether your sale date has been postponed, DEFAULT SERVICES 1920 Old Tustin Ave. bulletin sent to the troops, said described project at the City’s webpage at: https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/meeting- our nation’s history are felt as and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and Santa Ana, California 92705 Sale Line: something like ‘I’m glad’ and agendas-393. Until further notice, the Planning Commission meetings will be conducted date for the sale of this property, you may (714) 730-2727 Briana Young, Trustee Sale deeply in our Army as they are in pursuant to the provisions of the Governor’s Executive Order N-25-20, which does allow call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web Officer A-4723547 05/22/2020, 05/29/2020, walked away. for Planning Commission and/or staff to teleconference. As a precaution to protect both site www.nationwideposting.com, using 06/05/2020 families and communities across staff, our constituents, and commissioners, public access to the meeting in person will the file number assigned to this case 20- this great nation. In the Army, Perhaps it was a different not be allowed due to the Governor’s Executive Order. You may watch the meeting from 00065. Information about postponements ASAP 4723547 we consider our greatest asset to story in their hearts, or perhaps that are very short in duration or that occur The Norwalk Patriot home on Charter Channel 3, Verizon Fios Channel 32, or livestream through the City’s close in time to the scheduled sale may not 5/22/20, 5/29/20, 6/5/20 be our people. they were too tired, or thinking website. Additionally, as Planning Commission meetings are now closed to the public, immediately be reflected in the telephone of home too much, or thinking if you wish to make a comment on an agenda item or provide oral communications information or on the Internet Web site. The Our all-volunteer Army best way to verify postponement information of their buddies who didn’t live (during the meeting), you may provide input either by phone or electronically through is a credit to Americans of all the following procedures: 1) By emailing [email protected]. Please identify the is to attend the scheduled sale. PLEASE CLASSIFIEDS to see the victory, to do much TAKE NOTICE THAT if the Trustee is unable races, genders and creeds; and specific item or whether your comment is for oral communications (items notonthe celebrating or merry making.” to convey title for any reason, the successful our common commitment to agenda) and limit your comments to three (3) minutes maximum, which is the same bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be More than 405,000 Americans time allotted at meetings, emails will be read during the meeting; or 2) By dialing into the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and FOR SALE defense and love of country died in World War II, giving their GoToMeeting at 1-872-240-3412, Access Code 467-786-773, to speak on an item or the successful bidder shall have no further binds us together and unifies us. under Oral Communications. If you challenge the proposed project, you may be limited recourse. Further, if the foreclosure sale is lives for our freedom. set aside for any reason, the purchaser at FOR SALE That goes to the heart of what it to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written the sale shall be entitled only to a return of means to be an American. Today, we pause to correspondence delivered prior to the public hearing. the deposit paid and shall have no further Doctors office inventory recourse or remedy against the Mortgagor, remember the sacrifices that available, plus office space, On Memorial Day, I hope, More Information: Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mortgagee, or Trustee herein. If you have the Allied forces made to ensure previously been discharged in bankruptcy, if needed. too, that we can remember Beth Chow, Senior Planner, at (562) 929-5953 or [email protected]. people were freed from Nazism, you may have been release of personal the link we have with all the liability for this loan in which case this notice Call for appointment: and the sacrifices American Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights generations that have gone Dr. Gary 562-400-4919 Soldiers have made in every assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please against the real property only. As required before us who selflessly served contact the Community Development Department at (562) 929-5744. Notification at least by law, you are notified that a negative conflict, to ensure we remain credit reporting may be submitted to a credit Located at: 10630 Downey their country and paid the 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff free. Of course, in the Army, we report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of ultimate price. From the recent in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide participation in the your credit obligation. For Trustee’s Sale Avenue, Downey CA 90241 continue to pay a high price for meeting or service. conflicts in Afghanistan and dates, bid and postponement information, Inventory at: http://www. ensuring America’s freedom and Dated this 22nd day of May 2020. please call (916) 939-0772 or visit www. Iraq back to the American nationwideposting.com. For any other security. aedomega.com/drg-inv.pdf Revolution, our Soldiers John P. Ramirez, AICP inquiries, including litigation or bankruptcy matters, please call or fax to (877) 770-2132. continuously put the welfare of Every year, Soldiers die in Director of Community Development Date: 5/15/2020 Real Property Trustee, SERVICES Inc. Mike Kemel, Trustee Sale Officer the nation, the Army, and their combat or in accidents, and most Real Property Trustee, Inc. 9107 Wilshire fellow Soldiers before their own. recently, Capt. Douglas Linn PROJECT LOCATION MAP Blvd., Suite 450 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 NPP0370269 To: NORWALK PATRIOT PLANS, PERMITS And we honor those who paid Hickok, a physician assistant 05/22/2020, 05/29/2020, 06/05/2020 CONSTRUCTION the ultimate price in defense and and New Jersey National service to the United States. Guardsman, died after testing NPP0370269 Project Design, The Norwalk Patriot positive for the coronavirus. 5/22/20, 5/29/20, 6/5/20 New Construction, In May, we began a Remodeling & Additions commemoration of the 75th We will always continue to anniversary of V-E Day. And as honor and remember those who NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: Lic. #936419 19-3462 Loan No.: ******6680 APN: 8082- we mark that milestone, and as died while answering the call to 014-042 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF Call Jeff (562) 869-1421 we gather on this Memorial Day, serve our nation. we are again reminded of the Today, we pay special tribute true cost of war. to the men and women who have On May 7, 1945, the Allies paid the ultimate price, whether accepted Nazi Germany’s it is deployed in harm’s way all unconditional surrender. This across the globe, training, or to didn’t mean the war was over – our newest enemy -- COVID-19. Allies were still fighting in the We remember them and many Pacific theater – but it meant more with gratitude and respect peace for millions of people in for the selfless service they Europe. The Allies determined provided our country. that May 8 would be a day of Memorial Day is a time celebration after enduring years to honor our commitment to of hardship, terrorism, brutality never forget those who served and the death of friends, loved and sacrificed for America. And ones and their armed forces. today, we do that once again. In London, the news was Thank you for reading this and announced the evening of May thank you for remembering 7. Londoners poured out into the our soldiers and their selfless streets, and the only thing that service. stopped the party that night was Mario A. Guerra is the former rain. The next day, more than a mayor of Downey and currently million people celebrated. serves as Civilian Aide to the At Buckingham Palace, King Secretary of the Army. He can be The Norwalk Patriot George VI and Queen Elizabeth reached at www.marioaguerra. 5/22/20, 5/29/20 com 06 Friday, May 22, 2020 The Norwalk Patriot

Short Stories LA Philharmonic Downey’s Dr. Abstract art class cancels 2020 season John Garcia LOS ANGELES - In response look forward to the Bowl and to the latest guidance of public Ford seasons every year,” said By Yolanda Adele and stick-like figures of health officials and in an effort Chad Smith, the association’s children playing in the sand named regional I had to take an elective to protect artists, audiences, chief executive officer. at least that is what I told and staff from the spread of class in my junior high “As we deal with this public myself the painting was COVID-19, the Los Angeles health emergency, our task school. The only class about. Philharmonic Association is now, which we share with all Superintendent of available to me was an art canceling the 2020 seasons at of Los Angeles, is to go forward class. I was mortified. In I suddenly became the Hollywood Bowl and The with strength and resilience, fact, at that age I was usually intimidated when I saw my Ford. knowing we will get through this mortified about something. competitor’s precise brush the Year Seasons at these two Los with one another’s help. The strokes of a seascape on his DOWNEY - Dr. John Administrator of the Year Award But what made matters Angeles County venues, normally LA Phil has been here for more canvas. So, before Mr. Farr scheduled from June through than one hundred years, and the Garcia, Downey Unified’s for the State of California. worse was that I sat between superintendent, was selected came around to my easel, I September, are programmed by Hollywood Bowl and The Ford With a total of 19 regions in two artsy type students with as the Superintendent of took my “painting” to the the LA Phil and feature a wide for almost as long. We are doing the state of California, ACSA talent beyond what that class the Year for Region 14 of the sink and tried to wash my variety of artists, including the what is necessary to ensure Region 14 serves the following Association of California School offered. The only thing that mistakes down the drain. The Los Angeles Philharmonic. that we are all here for the next school districts in Los Angeles I ever painted was with my century.” Administrators (ACSA). ocean hues in my painting The LA Phil estimates County: ABC Unified, Bellflower fingers in kindergarten. And ran together while the stick This is a distinguished honor Unified, Beverly Hills Unified, then the teacher had to guess that revenues lost from these Gail Samuel, president figures, which were probably canceled concerts, as well as a of the Hollywood Bowl and as Region 14 consists of 24 school Centinela Valley Union High, what my subject matter was. drier, stayed intact. I finally portion of the orchestra’s spring Chief Operating Officer of the districts covering an area from Compton Unified, Culver City Beverly Hills to Long Beach. Unified, Downey Unified, El I often made up the answer decided to just leave the season, will result in a roughly Los Angeles Philharmonic Each year ACSA acknowledges Segundo Unified, Hawthorne, as to what my paintings were painting alone and take my $80 million budget shortfall. Association, said, “The about, because it wasn’t Hollywood Bowl and The Ford are outstanding performance and Hermosa Beach City, Inglewood criticisms. To mitigate these losses, even clear to me what I had much more than performance achievement by individual Unified, Lawndale, Lennox, the LA Phil must now take administrators in various Long Beach Unified, Los Angeles created. A few kids teased me, venues. They are iconic additional steps to address the places and represent summer regions throughout California. County Office of Education, saying anything from my financial impact caused by the Lynwood Unified, Manhattan Consequently, I painted traditions that have played a Garcia, Downey Unified painting looked like a pizza pandemic and is furloughing Beach Unified, Norwalk-La first then gave my “art” part in defining Los Angeles superintendent for the last explosion to a freak show approximately 25% of its full- Mirada Unified, Palos Verdes a name of anything that itself. It’s deeply saddening seven years, was selected for underwater. I didn’t disagree time non-union workforce, Peninsula Unified, Paramount to acknowledge that the 2020 this award for his “exceptional my picture may have even with them either; I couldn’t as well as the Hollywood Bowl Unified, Redondo Beach Unified, summer season is gone, but the leadership in managing school remotely resembled. Which Orchestra through September 30, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified, in good conscience anyway. LA Phil isn’t going anywhere. Our programs, commitment to I don’t think is too far from 2020, and is laying off seasonal Torrance Unified, Wiseburn, That is why I was as shocked cultural community is among educational quality and student the truth for some of the so- Hollywood Bowl employees. and community college districts as they were when Mr. Farr the most vibrant and creative in achievement, commitment called “modern art” I have and universities servicing these chose my painting. Prior to these decisions, the the world. We have every reason to professional growth, and areas. seen at museums. association reduced all non- to look ahead with hope and creativity and innovation in He said I was a free- confidence to next summer’s My art instructor, Mr. essential expenses, laid off its dealing with issues and problems The Association of California stylist, able to think in the part-time employees, instituted centennial celebrations at the facing public education.” School Administrators was Arthur Farr (whom some abstract. Somehow, his salary reductions of 35% in Hollywood Bowl and The Ford.” established in 1971 and is the “Dr. Garcia is extremely adept kids nicknamed Artsy words had the power to free aggregate, and made the decision umbrella organization for school Thomas L. Beckmen, LA Phil at creating a positive, dedicated, Farts), said he wanted a and help me feel accepted to draw from its endowment. leaders in the state, serving Board Chair, said, “Now that educational environment that few watercolor paintings These cost-saving measures will more than 16,000 school leaders enough to just have fun and these wrenching but necessary includes and represents all from each of his classes to continue through the summer. throughout California. ACSA’s enjoy the class. The more decisions have been made, members of the Downey Unified put in the art display case 19 regions divide the state abstract I became the better. To preserve the LA Phil as it all of us who understand how family,” expressed Donald geographically, allowing the in the hall. Anyone whose faces unprecedented financial much the LA Phil does for Los LaPlante, Downey Unified’s voices of members to be heard at painting was picked would I call Mr. Farr a great strain, the Association is Angeles must do what we can Board of Education President. the local level. automatically get an “A” for teacher. launching “Play Your Part,” a to bolster this great institution “His work ethic is unparalleled his or her project or at least $35 million campaign. “Play and keep it vital for the future. and he is guided by a strong The mission of ACSA is to Yolanda Adele is a member extra credit. Though I knew Your Part” will support all of the We get so much inspiration moral compass, which sets support California’s educational of the writing class offered that I was out of my league association’s ongoing operations and pride from the LA Phil, a high standard for staff and leaders, ensure all students through the Cerritos College compared to my peers, I and programs, including the LA whether it’s performing at Walt students alike. His judgments have the essential skills and Adult Education Program. It is decided to participate in Phil’s YOLA (Youth Orchestra Disney Concert Hall or the Bowl, and decisions are guided by what knowledge needed to excel and held off-campus at the Norwalk whether it’s reaching out to order to get a decent grade Los Angeles) program and other is best for our students and we champion public education. Senior Center. educational initiatives, which young people through YOLA or are proud to have him as our More than two dozen job-alike for effort. serve more than 150,000 youth, presenting diverse programs at superintendent.” and issue-oriented councils and families, and teachers every The Ford. For everyone who can, committees, a board of directors I painted a beach scene Also set to be recognized, was year. this is a time to reciprocate and and a delegate assembly Downey Adult School Principal, play our part.” keep ACSA focused on school As part of the overall Blanca Rochin, who was selected leadership and on education campaign, Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles County as the ACSA Region 14 Adult policy issues at the local, state ticketholders will have the Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said, Education Administrator of and federal levels. option of supporting what has “This decision makes me the Year and later was named Officials hope been a summertime tradition heartsick for all the County the 2020 Adult Education for generations of Los Angeles residents who have made the families by donating the value of Bowl and the Ford a treasured their tickets back to the LA Phil, ritual of each summer, although technology will raising an initial $1 million from this is the best decision to make a challenge grant from Jane and in the face of the threat from the Book sheds new light Michael Eisner. COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of Supervisors will continue to “The cancellation of our work closely with these great get people to summer programs and the cultural institutions as we work on El Camino Real resulting impact on our musicians our way through this crisis and and staff is devastating. We are ensure their stability for the all broken hearted by the effects future.” Now the highway has the selling tools in American history. show up to court of this crisis and share the utilitarian designation of U.S. disappointment of all those who As Provost observes, the Route 101, but originally it had travelers on a highway are a a name of romance and mystery LOS ANGELES - The Board spreading rapidly within the captive audience for billboards, — El Camino Real, or the King’s of Supervisors unanimously crowded jails, the jail population restaurants, hotels, gas Highway, built on the trail approved the creation of a one- has been reduced from 17,000 to stations, roadside attractions year pilot program to reduce the less than 12,000, a release of over COVID-19 claims pioneered by the Spanish friars and tourist traps of all kinds. and marked by mission bells on number of failures to appear 5,000 incarcerated individuals. From Disneyland to the historic the roadside. in the County of Los Angeles’ Many of the individuals recently Madonna Inn to the Avenue courts, directing the public released have pending court life of youth football Regional historian Stephen of the Giants, “Highway 101” defender to utilize a technology- dates as early as June; this H. Provost brings back the catalogs the great landmarks based solution to communicate expected increase in court dates romance of this fabled highway along the road. “Highway 101” information to clients to help adds to the urgency in reducing coach in his new book “Highway recreates the sights, sounds and ensure their appearance in court. failures to appear, especially 101: The History of El Camino flavors of road trips from early for those defendants from low- The goal of this pilot is Real” (Craven Street Books, 20th century to the present income communities. DOWNEY – Robert Olvera, organization said in a statement. publication date May 19, 2020). day, with lively and detailed to make courtrooms and a volunteer coach with the “He was a wonderful and descriptions of the landmarks courthouses safer and keep Reducing failures to appear Downey Razorbacks youth The second in Provost’s humorous person and he will be and business empires that the jail population down in an is essential to avoiding re- football league, died Tuesday California’s Historic Highways sorely missed. We remain strong flourished along the highway. effort to prevent the spread arrests and the likely spike in after contracting Covid-19, series, “Highway 101” tells the with the Olvera family and keep of COVID-19, while ultimately the jail population that would according to friends and family picturesque story of this great “Highway 101” also covers them in our prayers.” producing better outcomes for result, which could undermine members. highway and the restaurants, some of the extraordinary justice-involved individuals, the county’s efforts to contain In only one day a GoFundMe motels, gas stations and tourist history that has happened on officials said. the virus, proponents of the He is survived by a wife, page has raised nearly $12,000 stops that made the road the roadside. Highway 101 runs program said. Ashley, and three children: for Olvera’s family. memorable to generations of through California’s agriculture Piloting a low-cost text Adrian (10), Dominic (8) and message-based communication “The approved pilot is travelers, illustrated with 200 heartland, and many of the labor Robert (5). Each of the children “He had such a big heart and engagement tool can help a proven tool to get Public historic photographs of the life struggles of the 20th century attend Downey schools. and would do anything for his low-income clients appear Defender and Alternate Public and times of the highway. took place along the highway. family,” said Jasmine Barragan, in court and at mandatory Defender clients back to court on Olvera also served as the “Highway 101” chronicles the Olvera’s sister-in-law. “We Unique among U.S. highways, appointments, preventing time,” said Los Angeles County Razorbacks’ athletic director. migrations of the Depression, know he would want us all to the route of Highway 101 wasn’t technical violations leading to Public Defender Ricardo Garcia. the great Salinas lettuce strike “We are deeply saddened and be strong and to watch over his chosen for utilitarian reasons but the issuance of bench warrants “Supervisor Ridley-Thomas’s, of 1936, the desperate laborers sorry for the loss and we hope family and take care of them, so to retrace the old El Camino Real, and resulting in costly warrant and the Board of Supervisors’, photographed by Dorothea it brings comfort to the entire let’s help him like he would help the legendary King’s Highway execution and incarceration, prospective thinking will help Lange and the worst bus-train Olvera family knowing that their us all.” of Spanish colonial days. From county officials said. reduce “failure to appear” accident in U.S. history, when grief is shared by all of us who its beginning, Highway 101 warrants, decrease the number a train hauling sugar beets “We must take advantage knew Robert,” the Razorbacks was conceived as a romantic of arrests and prevent re-filling plowed into a bus carrying celery of the readily available, cost recreation of the past — or as a the jails with our indigent clients workers. effective, emerging technologies cynic might put it, as a tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic.” to help reduce failures to promotion to bring travelers to Additional chapters cover appear and, at the same time, Other jurisdictions that have Pier 1 closing all stores the Old California missions. the birth of the California oil industry, the invention of the continue doing all that we can utilized similar technology have “Highway 101” traces the motel and the development of to keep individuals safe during seen substantial reductions in history of every mile of the Pier 1, the seller of wicker bankruptcy protection earlier the theme park industry, plus this crisis,” said Supervisor failure to appear rates, with one roads that became U.S. Route chairs and scented candles, said this year. the fascinating personalities, Mark Ridley-Thomas. “This study finding that text message 101, from the Carlsbad Highway it will go out of business and from Jelly Roll Morton to Cecil B. is an important long-term reminders contributed to a 36 It will start going-out-of- in San Diego to the Redwood permanently close all 540 of its DeMille, whose lives intersected goal in criminal justice reform percent decrease in the failure business sales as soon as it can Highway on the Oregon border. stores. with the history of the route. and promoting alternatives to to appear rate in New York reopen stores that have been This amazing history documents incarceration, and increasingly City. Additionally, the savings The Fort Worth, Texas- temporarily shut due to the how a 1901 antiquarian project to A colorful history of important given the pandemic associated with preventing based company said Tuesday coronavirus pandemic. recreate the mission trail grew to Americana, commerce, travel and high volume of upcoming failures to appear should prove that it was unable to find a buyer be the six-lane superhighway of and fun, “Highway 101” captures court dates.” to be considerable for Los for its business after filing for today, and how automobile travel the magic of the open road. Angeles County. Due to the risk of COVID-19 transformed from leisurely tourism to one of the greatest The Norwalk Patriot 07 Friday, May 22, 2020 Dedication propels Santa Fe softball star into next level of competition

Continued from page 1 Temple city this season. Her mother kidded about her upcoming journey to North “She hit a huge two-run Dakota. “I’m going to get her double to secure our victory,” She also believes playing a horse. She already has the Reyes added. “She played a great sports is a privilege. cowboy boots!” shortstop as well. She believes in three main Chita also has a brother, “This years’ team was things, that if she is not paying Fidencio, who is a senior at Don meshing together and playing attention to the sport, it won’t Lugo and plays varsity baseball. be there for her. “If I don’t do some awesome softball. We my chores, I don’t play. If I don’t had a perfect mix of youth and “It was hard for both of honor my parents, I don’t play. veterans on our team. These them,” Rebecca Aguirre said of If I don’t keep up my grades, I girls had the drive to do great in the stoppage in play. “I tell them don’t play.” our league (Del Rio) and make a so much to not give up.” run in the playoffs.” One low point in her life was Becky, as she goes by, the passing of her Uncle Jamie But, it wasn’t meant to be remembers one instant about last year. “I kind of lost my way.” and Aguirre is ok with that. Chita when a nine-year-old asked for her autograph. “I’m “Everything happens for a She rebounded and had a very proud of what she has reason,” said Chita, who played great season eventually. accomplished. baseball from the age of four “What can I say about Chita, (T-ball) up to seventh grade. “I’m proud of my kids. You but that she’s the heart and soul have to stay positive.” of the team,” Reyes said. She is “There’s not much you can our vocal leader and that person do about it (the stoppage of the Chitas brother Fidencio is you want on your team. season). Honestly, it (the virus) also her personal trainer during hit close to home.” this ‘stay at home’ time we are “She’s a 3-year letterman living in. and got a chance to start last year Her mother came down with as a junior. This was the year that the virus and had a fever for 16 “He pushes me in every she was going to break out. She’s days and spent two of them in workout.” been working hard on and off the the hospital. Santa Fe’s Herlinda “Chita” Aguirre fields ground balls in her backyard as she gets ready to attend Coach Reyes, who played field, so that this year would be North Dakota University in the fall. (Photo by Keith Durflinger) “I had Covid-19 and now college baseball at Rio Hondo and her best year, but unfortunately we have to see the bright side,” La Verne, was heart broken on this virus stopped it. said her mother. “We need to the loss of the season, especially was batting over .400 and will “I feel bad because they about his players. About your “She’s the girl you want up be grateful and God is giving us for the four seniors - Jackie enter the military), Cheyanne worked so hard the last four future, your plan is his plan.” when you need that clutch hit.” something to look at. Be grateful Cardena (4-year varsity second Hernandez (pitcher) and Chita. years.” And Aguirre has a plan. for it.” baseman who has committed Several times this year she “I feel bad for those girls this Chita Aguirre had great to the University of New Mexico “Everyday I try to switch it got clutch hits to get Santa Fe She still has to be careful, but year,” said Reyes, who is a L.A, things to say about Reyes. Highlands in Las Vegas, New up,” Aguirre said “I’m excited back in the game. The Chiefs, as Rebecca Aguirre says, “You Sheriff’s deputy. “There was Mexico), Alex Martinez (who “What can I say about coach,” to get out there and get after it.” who were off to a 6-2-1 start, have to keep going.” nothing I could do. It was a whole became a starter this season and Chita said of Reyes. “He cares The 5-4 dynamo certainly will do were having a close game against season that was lost. just that on the field and in life. Nursing school reaches settlement in discrimination case ARTESIA - Angeles Institute, a for-profit nursing school based admission to its nursing assistant program because he is deaf. charge when necessary to ensary to ensure they are accessible to in Artesia, has agreed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities The ADA prohibits public accommodations, including private individuals with disabilities; Act (ADA) by allowing individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to educational institutions like Angeles Institute, from denying access ·appoint an ADA Coordinator to ensure that students with enroll. to their programs or services to individuals with disabilities. disabilities have equal access to the school’s programs and services; As part of a settlement agreement with the United States, the Under the settlement agreement, Angeles Institute must: and school also agreed to provide auxiliary aids and services necessary to ·modify its policies to clarify that prospective students cannot be ·pay $10,000 to the complainant and a $5,000 civil penalty to the ensure effective communication to these students. denied admission because of a disability; United States. The settlement, which was finalized Wednesday, resolves ·provide interpreters or other auxiliary aids and services free of allegations that Angeles Institute denied a prospective student 08 Friday, May 22, 2020 The Norwalk Patriot Griselda Castro named La Mirada HS seniors principal of La Serna threaten boycott of High School virtual graduation WHITTIER – La Serna High Certified teacher, will replace students in a new role,” Castro School Assistant Principal longtime La Serna Principal said. “I have dedicated my entire Students have Griselda Castro – an educator in Ann Fitzgerald, who will begin teaching career to educating the Whittier Union High School her new role as assistant students in our Whittier Union threatened to not District for the past 25 years superintendent of personnel schools and collaborating with tune in to their – has been appointed to serve services July 1. a talented team of teachers, as the Lancer campus’ newest staff and administrators to virtual graduation “I am humbled by this principal. elevate student achievement. opportunity to serve the La should NLMUSD fail La Serna High School is a very Castro, a National Board Serna community, staff and special place and I am excited to to provide concrete continue on this journey.” answers about an in- Castro began her career in person ceremony. 1995 at Santa Fe High School, where she taught social studies By Alex Dominguez and Advancement Via Individual Staff Writer Determination (AVID). LA MIRADA - Seniors She has held various at La Mirada High School leadership roles throughout her have threatened to boycott career, including social science their virtual ceremony, citing department chair, curriculum frustrations with communication coordinator, AVID coordinator between them and the Norwalk / and District new teacher adviser. La Mirada School District. She also served as an AVID senior program specialist for Even as elected leaders the Los Angeles County Office of flirt with the idea of a gradual Education. reopening of society in the wake of COVID-19, large gathering From 2009 to 2019, Castro events hang in limbo. With the Grill & Cantina served as an assistant principal current school year just weeks AuAutthentichentic FFreshresh MMadeade MMexicanexican FFoodood in the curriculum and guidance from finishing up, many colleges offices, developing instructional and districts have resorted to programs, guiding educators as online graduation ceremonies to they navigate state assessments celebrate their students who are Photo by Alex Dominguez HAPPY HOUR and standards, and coordinating moving on. student support and guidance ALL DAY on However, a group of La Mirada a future in-person ceremony, “But for many of us who have services. Castro transferred to well drinks, students have expressed feelings which – should social distancing worked for the last 12 years… La Serna High in 2019, where she that an in-person ceremony is measures lift and guidelines be it’s that principle of being able House Margaritas continues to oversee curriculum still just as important to have. adjusted – the Board of Education to walk down the aisle that first & Micheladas and instruction. Her two oldest would discuss. time; that experience that we’re N P S children graduated from Santa According to 18-year-old never going to be able to receive Michael Michener, one of the In the meantime, Michener Fe High School. and the closure that we’re never seniors at La Mirada leading says that the district has Take Out Only going to get from not being in “Griselda has proven herself the charge, attempts to create stonewalled he and his fellow high school. That’s a big part Spend and S-T to be a compassionate educator, dialogue with the district and the students from any kind of $25 of what we’re missing here, exemplary leader and critical school about a future ceremony discussions. get - the closure of being able to say $5 o member of the Whittier Union have been unfruitful. F  S family,” Superintendent Martin While Michener says that goodbye to our friends, to the Spend $50 and -: Plourde said. “We are thrilled “Our school district released “safety is our number one faculty, to the teachers that have get to name Griselda as La Serna’s a statement to seniors which priority,” he and his fellow taught us for multiple years.” $10 o Tel. 562.622.9100 new principal and are confident basically stated that given the seniors want assurance that Will Deliver within 11010 Paramount Blvd. that she – alongside the school’s current pandemic, our senior “there will still be something outstanding administrators, activities had been canceled, there for us.” a 2 mile radius Downey, CA 90241 and they had instead chosen to teachers, staff and students – Michener and his fellow do a virtual graduation,” said will help La Serna continue to seniors fighting for their George Lopez Michener. “Unlike other school reach new levels of success.” ceremony have drawn their line districts in the area, they gave in the sand at June 13: the day really no mention as to whether releasing that their virtual graduation is or not we were planning on doing currently scheduled. another ceremony in the future.” Netflix If there is no dialogue “We’ve continued to reach established before then, then out to administrators and to the Michener says that they will not district trying to get answers comedy tune in to their virtual ceremony. from them, and what we’ve pretty much been told was that “We just want to make sure special there is no guarantees that we’re that in light of everything that going to have anything in the is happening right now, we as George Lopez is releasing his future.” seniors aren’t forgotten,” said first comedy special on Netflix Michener. “For us, the virtual NLMUSD’s website has on June 30. ceremony is of course something been updated to include a page that they’re just trying to do at It’s titled “George Lopez: dedicated to information and this moment in time, and we are questions about the currently We’ll Do It For Half.” appreciative that they have tried scheduled virtual ceremonies. to make some form of effort to While this is the comedian’s There, the district does say that doing these kind of things.” first special on the streaming there remains a possibility of service, he’s had four HBO specials, the most recent in 2017. In George Lopez: We’ll Do It For Half, the comedy legend delivers a commentary on race, politics, and life lessons from the Latino community. Filmed at The Warfield Theatre, the one-hour special also explores cultural differences, gender reveal parties, elevator etiquette, and more.

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