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ABCUSD TAKING STEPS TO COMBAT VIRUS, PREPS FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING BY SUPERINTENDENT DR. MARY SIEU

LARGEST SELFIE: Bill Nye the Science Guy with Columbia Memorial Space Center President Be Dickow at last year's festival. Billed as "L.A.'s Largest Science Festival," the huge event returns to Downey April 4th. Photo Columbia Space Center.

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LAWYER ALLOWED UNAUTHORIZED PAYMENT TO KEVIN HUNT AFTER HUNT WAS FIRED BY BRIAN HEWS The targeted rebellion, started by Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell), at Central Basin (CB) against President Leticia Vasquez, VP Art Chacon, and Directors Phil Hawkins and Martha Camacho-Rodriguez, has now been joined by the agency’s former law firm, Olivarez Madruga Lemieux O’Neill (OMLO), and its current CFO, Andrew Hamilton. The uprising started back in November 2019 when OMLO attorney Steve O’Neill wrote to the CB Board that Kevin Hunt’s employment contract was not renewed, rendering the agreement void. Hunt’s past problems had been wellchronicled by HMG-LCCN, starting with the revelation that Hunt was named in a 2006 civil complaint accused of scheming with convicted felon Albert T. (“Big Al”) Robles in illegally altering a contract so Hunt’s company Psomas Engineering

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MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SYPHONING THOUSANDS TO THE MONTEBELLO TEACHERS ASSOCIATION BY BRIAN HEWS Hews Media Group-Los Cerritos Community News has obtained financial documents that show the Montebello Unified School District funneling thousands to the Montebello Teachers Association under a one-page lease agreement for a conference and meeting center in Montebello. The lease does not specify what the MUSD will be using the room for, only stating “for the use of the premises.” According to property records, the MTA owns the building which is located at 920 W. Whittier Blvd., on the corner of Whittier and 10thSt., in Montebello. The lease agreement was signed by MTA President Doug Patzkowski,

I’m aware that many of us are concerned about the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. On March 4, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Public Health declared a local and public health emergency in response to increased spread of coronavirus across the country and additional cases in Los Angeles County. Although public health officials continue to state that the risk to the community remains low, the ABC Unified School District is taking additional steps to ensure our students, families and staff attend safe and healthy campuses. All our teachers are encouraged to show a video from the Centers for Disease Control about proper handwashing. Although

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Executive Director Kathy Schlotz and MUSD Superintendent Anthony Martinez. The lease is valued at $3,330 per month for the 10,000 square foot building with the MTA also charging the MUSD $179 per month for use of the building’s Wi-Fi network. The MUSD also agreed to pay for custodians to clean the building after use. Total charge to MUSD tax-payers is over $42,000 per year, with MUSD’s Board approving the questionable expense at its June meetings. The conflicts of interest for the MTA are numerous. Online document show that the MTA’s projected 2018 revenue was

In a statement issues on March 3rd, Cerritos Community College addressed students and staff surrounding the massive media coverage and the spread of the novel Coronavirus. In the press release administration wanted to assure everyone of the continued monitoring of the situation and that the focus was on the health and welfare of all students and staff. At the time of the initial press release, there had been one positive case in LA County in a non-resident traveler from Wuhan City, China. There had been no additional cases. “Currently, there is no immediate threat to the general public and no special precautions are required,” stated College President Jose Fierro, “Los Angeles County residents, students, workers, and visitors are encouraged to engage in their regular activities and practice good public health hygiene, as this is the height of flu season across the County.” In an updated release, date March 9th Fierro wrote:”We understand your concerns about the current outbreak of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). There are no reported cases at Cerritos College. However,

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BY TAMMYE MCDUFF The Greater Los Angeles science community, including over 100 science, culture and education partners will celebrate the ‘City of STEM throughout the County the entire month of April. “Los Angeles is an innovation incubator — a place where the world comes to develop new ideas and pioneer groundbreaking technologies,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “City of STEM is an opportunity for L.A. to showcase a science, technology, and engineering ecosystem that is creating new opportunities every day and putting L.A. at the center of a global movement to envision tomorrow and build it today.” The month-long, community-focused celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) has created over 120 events taking place all over Los Angeles County. It all kicks off with the enormous City of STEM Festival on April 4th at the Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey. “Downey is thrilled to once again host the City of STEM Festival at our very own Columbia Memorial Space Center,” said Mayor Blanca Pacheco. “This is a wonderful opportunity for children and families to experience the world of science and participate in activities that will help spark their interest in STEM education.” Exhibitors representing organizations around Southern California, such as the Aquarium of the Pacific and SpaceX will be featured. Last year, the kick-off welcomed over 10,000 people and Bill Nye the Science Guy. The 2020 festival will feature a main stage of STEM personalities and music;

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LA’S LARGEST SCIENCE FESTIVAL RETURNS APRIL 4TH

MODEL ROCKET: Many different sizes will be on display at the STEM.

live demonstrations; food trucks; panel discussions of STEM professionals covering topics such as ‘How to Raise a STEM Child’ and ‘Diversity in STEM’. Mobile museums; technology demonstrations; a STEM car show featuring the engineering inside DIY customs and Tesla cars; a 50-foot Space Shuttle jumper and a special presentation of the City of STEM Icon Award to science media personality Alie Ward. An exciting addition to this year’s event is the “STEM Career Lounge” powered by DeVry University, where the public can relax, engage, and ask

questions to STEM professionals provided by DeVry about jobs and career paths. The day also integrates the activities of the international “Yuri’s Night, KIDS!” which will presenting a “Meeta-Scientist” Lounge where visitors can talk with real scientists and engineers from across LA. Throughout the rest of the month, City of STEM highlights STEM events and activities happening every day in April for all ages. These events cover Greater Los Angeles and include a weekend of marine science activities by organizations in San Pedro, a science-

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in-a-pub night, a “How Girls Museum” camp at the La Brea Tar Pits, a series of shark encounter nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific, a science day at Cal State Long Beach, and a Girls in STEM summit at Caltech. Also, City of STEM, in collaboration with SoCal Gas and Carrot, Inc., has launched an Innovation Challenge, inspiring all middle school age students in Greater Los Angeles to share their visions for a sustainable future of our region. Finalists will present at the City of STEM festival on April 4 and judges will select a winner. The Challenge is inspired by this year’s 50th Anniversary of Earth Day in April, one of the City of STEM themes in 2020. City of STEM is Greater L.A.’s own, homegrown and original science festival. Organized by the Columbia Memorial Space Center, bringing organizations from education, civic and business sectors to work for the common cause of strengthening the STEM identity and access to resources of all the people of Greater Los Angeles, while making it fun! “City of STEM is a platform to unite the diversity of Greater Los Angeles, rallying the public around science and drawing attention to the region’s continued national importance in research, education and industry, from aerospace to biotech,” said Ben Dickow, City of STEM organizer, and President of the Columbia Memorial Space Center. “We will bring STEM activities to a variety of audiences, opening access to STEM throughout the region.” For more information and a calendar of events visit www.cityofstem.org

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1990 CERRITOS HIGH GRADUATE SUPPORTS U.S. NAVY “WE BUILD, WE FIGHT” SEABEE TRADITION BY RICK BURKE, NAVY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH PORT HUENEME, Calif. - “We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” for more than seven decades. The Navy Seabees are an elite group of personnel trained in both combat and the craft skills of the construction industry. Petty Officer 1st Class Spencer Forward, a native of Cerritos, plays a key role in supporting those who build and fight around the world as a member of a naval construction battalion center located in Port Hueneme, California. Forward is serving as a Navy hospital corpsman, who is responsible for being a combat medic and physician assistant with direct health care to patients and their families. Building in austere environments can be a challenge. Fighting in harsh conditions can also be a challenge. Building in austere environments while fighting in harsh conditions takes a special kind of person with a great deal of perseverance and determination, according to officials with the U.S. Navy History and Heritage Command. These are the kinds of people being trained at Port Hueneme, to provide crucial support to Seabee units deployed around the world. The jobs of some of the Seabees today have remained unchanged since World War II, when the Seabees paved the 10,000-mile road to victory for the allies in the Pacific and in Europe, said Lara Godbille, director of the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum.

“I enjoy keeping Seabees healthy and focused on getting the mission accomplished,” Forward said. Seabees have served in all American conflicts for nearly 80 years. They have also supported humanitarian efforts using their construction skills to help communities around the world following earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters. Forward is a 1990 Cerritos High School graduate. According to Forward, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Cerritos. “I learned diversity from growing up in a city of very diverse cultures and that applies to life in the military because you meet people from all different walks of life,” Forward said. “My city has a great sense of pride for the men and women who served their country.” Port Hueneme is the West Coast homeport of the Navy’s Seabees. It’s one of five learning sites in the Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering domain. They train and develop sailors, soldiers, airmen, and Marines in construction trades and military skills for Department of Defense operating forces to accomplish contingency and peacetime construction, chemical, biological, and radiological operations, and humanitarian assistance missions worldwide. Port Hueneme and the men and women who serve there play a key role in the Navy’s broader mission of protecting American interests on the world’s oceans. According to Navy officials, maintaining maritime superiority is a vital

part of a Navy that is present today and prepared for tomorrow. The impact affects Americans and their interests around the world, as more than 70 percent of the Earth is covered by water and 90 percent of all trade travels by sea. The foundation of the Navy the nation needs includes a focus on warfighting, warfighters and the future of the fighting force. “I am confident that we will maximize the Navy we have today while delivering the Navy that our nation will rely upon tomorrow,” said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. “We will do so with urgency. Our fleet will be a potent, formidable force that competes around the world every day, deterring those who would challenge us while reassuring our allies and partners.” Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community and career, Forward is most proud of receiving his Combat Action Ribbon for serving in Afghanistan. “Finishing independent duty as a corpsman and field medical service technician school gave me the ability to treat casualties while stationed in Afghanistan,” Forward said. Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Forward, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Forward is honored to carry on the family tradition. “I have multiple family members who have served in different branches of the military and I'm proud to be serv-

PETTY OFFICER 1st Class Spencer Forward, a native of Cerritos, plays a key role in supporting those who build and fight around the world. Photo by

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ing for my country's needs and I feel privileged to do so,” Forward said. As a member of the U.S. Navy, Forward, as well as other sailors, know they are a part of a service tradition providing unforgettable experiences through leadership development, world affairs and humanitarian assistance. Their efforts will have a lasting effect around the globe and for generations of sailors who will follow. “Seabees have a proud heritage and long lineage of serving in combat zones and I am proud to be a part of this tradition,” Forward said.

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promising huge profits and gifts if the sellers agree to buy land from the company. These companies sometimes sell unimproved, recently purchased lots that they purchased for $1,000 or $2,000 to unsuspecting buyers for up to $50,000.

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tion for landscaping that utilizes water-conserving irrigation devices and plantings. You can nominate your property or that of a neighbor by going to www.lakewoodcity.org/LakewoodBeautifulForm or by calling City Hall at 562-866-9771, extension 3123. Nomination forms will also be in city utility bills over the course of March and April. The nomination deadline is Sunday, May 10, 2020. Winners will be honored at a Lakewood Celebrates reception in the fall.

Rental Scams: Scammers post property rental ads on Craigslist or social media pages to lure in unsuspecting renters, sometimes using photos from other listings. The scammers, who have no connection to the property or its owner, will ask for an upfront payment to let you see the property or hold it as a deposit. In reality, they’re just looking to get quick cash through nefarious means. Rental scams are alarmingly common. An estimated 5.2 million U.S. renters say they have lost money from rental fraud, according to a 2018 survey from ApartmentList. Younger renters are the likeliest victims, with 9.1 percent of 18- to 29-year-old renters having lost money on such a scam, compared with 6.4 percent of all renters, the survey revealed. And of those who did lose money to scammers, one in three lost more than $1,000, likely after paying a security deposit or rent on a fake rental property, ApartmentList found. For more information about real estate fraud, including information about reverse mortgages, please visit the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs website. As always, for additional information visit assessor.lacounty.gov or telephone at (213) 974-3211.

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WALLIS BANK OPENS IN CERRITOS

OPENING: from (l-r) Artesia Mayor Ali Taj and Cerritos Mayor Naresh Solanki with Wallis Bank executives at the opening. BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Wallis Bank opened its second California location in Cerritos on March 5th, offering a menu of financial services including Personal Banking, Lending Services, and Business Banking for small and large establishments. "We are eager to share our services and exceptional customer care to the people and the businesses in the area," stated Asif Dakri, Chief Executive Officer. Wallis Bank is a full-service community bank dedicated to serving both rural customers as well as large international clients with the highest level of personal service. The Bank was established in 1906 in Wallis, Texas and holds the unique experience of surviving the Great Depression and both World Wars. Over the years, the company underwent the expansion of additional branches and offices in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. In 2018, Wallis Bank was ranked 5th among the 25 best-performing banks in the U.S. with less than $1 billion in assets by ICBA. The Bank recently introduced itself and its services in October 2019 at the

City of Artesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Street Fair & Diversity Festival, a celebration for various cultures including food and entertainment. Kicked off by the Global Cultures Parade, the parade featured performances from samba dancers from Brazil, Chinese lion dancers, and other talented artists representing their cultures. Wallis Bank believes in being relevant to each community through the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) by taking diligent roles to teach various topics including financial planning, personal and business banking finances, and the importance of having a solid credit score. Wallis Bank had a stellar year of giving back this past holiday season. Numerous employees took up the opportunity to make donations towards the food banks located in their communities, and together, over 4,600 pounds of food were donated. Wallis Bank and its employees donated 916 pounds of food to the Los Angeles Food Bank. Wallis Bank new location is 11900 South Street, Ste 133, Cerritos, CA 90703.

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LA MIRADA Notable Arrests Four suspects were arrested throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations. Aggravated Assault A victim transported himself to the hospital after a late night assault on the 13700 block of Adelfa Dr. The case is still under investigation. Residential Burglary Cash was reportedly stolen during a late night burglary on the 13800 block of Francisco Dr. Other Structure Burglary Various office supplies were reported stolen during an early morning burglary on the 14100 block of Rosecrans Ave. A storage unit was broken into on the 15000 block of Alondra Blvd. A daytime burglary was reported on the 13900 block of Valley View Ave. Vehicle Burglary An early morning burglary was reported on the 13900 block of De Alcala Dr. A backpack was reported stolen during an early morning window smash burglary on the 15200 block of Rosecrans Ave. A daytime burglary was reported on the 13200 block of El Moro Ave. A late night burglary was reported on the 15900 block of Alicante Rd. Grand Theft Several cell phones were reported stolen during a late night theft on the 12200 block of La Mirada Blvd. Grand Theft Auto Three shipping containers were reported stolen on the 15900 block of Valley View Ave. A sedan was reported stolen on the 14900 block of La Mirada Blvd. A stolen sedan was recovered on the 13900 block of Ramhurst Dr.

MAN SHOT IN NORWALK

An attempted stolen vehicle report was reported on the 14900 block of La Mirada Blvd.ered on the 11500 block of Toerge Dr. A man was found fatally shot in Norwalk Monday, authorities called it a gang-related incident. Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deputies responded to a call about shots fired around 4:00 a.m. on the 15400 block of Lefloss Avenue. The victim was found in an alley with at least one gunshot wound. The man was described as being in his 30s, was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators late learned that the victim heard a noise outside his home in went out to investigate, and was shot. The shooter or shooters then ran away from the scene, officials said. No other details about the incident have been released. Anyone with information can call homicide bureau investigators at 323-890-5500

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La Mirada’s Youth in Government Students Propose Projects STAFF REPORT

LA MIRADA YOUTH in Government students. Top row (l-r): Sebastian Magar, Francisco Zuniga, Julisa Del Carpio, Emma Spirescu, Adrian Tinoco, Richard Abad. Middle row (l-r): Benjamin Coronado, Benjamin Taylor, Omar Orozco, Freddy Cortes, Sarah Perez. Front row (l-r): Natalia Zuniga, Quetzal Ruvacalba, Tristin Pelayo, Julian Garcia, Xochitl Buenorostro, Rain Garrison, Yvonne Chen, Sarah Usmani, Salem Haile.

The City of La Mirada’s Youth in Government students concluded this year’s program at the City Council meeting held on February 25. Twenty students from La Mirada High School participated in the award-winning program and made their final presentations to the City Council. The students proposed two different projects, including a Farmer’s Market and proposed regulations prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes. For the Farmer’s Market project, students studied neighboring cities and gathered information about potential locations, costs, vendors and selection of produce. Students suggested that the Farmer’s Market be implemented in La Mirada to further promote a healthy lifestyle. The second proposed project was to establish regulations to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes in the City of La Mirada. Students explained the risk factors involving electronic cigarettes and health complications associated with their

use. The students studied actions taken by neighboring cities, which have recently passed ordinances banning the sale of vaping products. Students proposed the project to ensure a healthy future for generations to come. “The students did a remarkable job with their presentations,” said Mayor Steve De Ruse. “These students are among La Mirada High School’s highest achievers. Over the years, many of the projects proposed by Youth in Government students have been successfully implemented.” Previous Youth in Government project proposals that have been approved by City officials include the creation of the La Mirada Community Gymnasium and Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center, and enhancements to the La Mirada Library. The presentation marked the conclusion of the program, which is now in its 60th year. The program is sponsored by the City of La Mirada and the La Mirada Ebell service club. For additional information, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 943-7277.

CERRITOS RESIDENT TALENT SHOW Cerritos residents are invited to attend the annual citywide Talent Show at Cerritos Park East on Saturday, April 4 at 6 p.m. The show features Cerritos residents, ages 4 and older, in singing, dancing and musical performances. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission to the show is $1 per person.

Auditions will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Cerritos Park East on Saturday, February 29 and Sunday, March 1. Qualifying acts will be notified by Friday, March 13 and must be present for the full dress rehearsal at Cerritos Park East at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 3. For more information or to make an audition appointment, call Cerritos Park East at (562) 407-2611.

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La Mirada SeniorNet offers computer classes for patrons 50 years of age and older. Members will have access to classes taught by volunteer instructors and coaches in a small class setting at a reasonable price. Classes include Introduction to Basics 1 and 2, Digital Photography, and Introduction to the Internet and email. Member registration for La Mirada SeniorNet will take place on Friday, March 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the La Mirada Activity Center, located at 13810 La Mirada Boulevard. Membership payments are due by check and pay-

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Continued from page 1 could win a lucrative $2.3 million project from the city of South Gate and Robles could get massive kickbacks to funnel to himself and relatives. And more recently, HMG-LCCN exclusively reported that Hunt violated his employment agreement when his outside firm contracted with another company. Months later, the CB Board, on O’Neill’s advice, finally fired Hunt, voting not to renew Hunt’s contract on December 24, 2019. But for some reason, O’Neill and CFO Hamilton would not sever ties with Hunt. O’Neill’s reasoning is unknown but Hamilton’s is clear; he had allegiance to Hunt because Hunt hired him. And what occurred after Hunt’s firing could land them both in legal hot water, including action by the State Bar of California against O’Neill. HMG-LCCN has learned that O’Neill cleared Hamilton, without CB Board authorization, to pay Hunt’s salary after he was fired, and that Hamilton went along with the scheme, finally admitting it to the board during a meeting. The payment to Hunt is likely a gift of public funds and a violation of Penal Code section 424, which is a felony. OMLO Principal Rick Olivarez denied any wrongdoing and said his firm and O’Neill were “advising” Hamilton. CB President Letica Vasquez did not mince words when told of Olivarez’ response, “This is the same lawyers who first informed the Board that the former General Manager contract as invalid…. while simultaneously instructing Central Basin employees to continue paying Hunt his salary and benefits.” When the board confronted O’Neill at a closed session meeting, O’Neill resigned. The resignation was effective February

able to SeniorNet. Membership Fees: Annual membership $44; Renewal membership $33; Couples membership $72. Additional instructional help is also available for SeniorNet members during Open Lab on Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. Workshops and seminars are open to the public and membership is not required. The fee for the one-day or twoday workshops is $5 and include topics such as genealogy, iPhone basics, and Windows 10. For more information and to view the full class schedule of classes, workshops, and seminars, please visit www.lmseniornet.com or call (562) 902-3177. 29, 2019 and was witnessed by a majority of the board, including Director Dan Arrighi, who was caught on video admitting O’Neil had resigned. On that same video, CB President Leticia Vasquez called Hamilton up to the dais and asked him if he made the payment, to which Hamilton answered yes. But the questionable payments did not stop there. For months, CB had been in a billing dispute with their former law firm Nossaman, LLC, who’s contract was not renewed in September 2019. In several CB Board meetings, the payments to Nossaman were “pulled” out of the warrant register so they would not be paid. According to sources it was a clear billing dispute; Nossaman claimed CB owed the firm $50,000 while the CB Board wanted to pay less since Nossaman “always exceeded their monthly budget of $25,000.” But in December, after several emails and “consultations” with OMLO General Counsel, Hamilton and interim GM Kevin Wattier wired the unauthorized money to Nossaman in the amount of $32,205. And, according to a letter written by CB’s attorney Anthony Willoughby of Willoughby and Associates, O’Neill, on the sole orders of Director Bob Apodaca, who was recently caught on video assaulting President Vasquez at a meeting, continued to pay OMLO after they resigned on Feb. 29. It was recently reported by HMGLCCN that Assemblywoman Garcia sent a letter to Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey demanding an investigation into the actions of Vasquez, Chacon, Camacho-Rodriguez and Hawkins, while ignoring O’Neill and Hamilton’s blatant abuse of tax payer funds. The #Metoo advocate also ignored Apodaca’s assault of Vasquez in the letter; in an email, she declined to comment on her reasoning.

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MARRIOTT SUITES TO OPEN IN DOWNEY

THE OFFICIAL GROUND BREAKING was held Wednesday, February 26th for the upcoming Marriott Springhill Suites Hotel, which will be located on Firestone Boulevard between Lakewood Boulevard and Woodruff Avenue. The four-story, 140room Marriott will be located on a long vacant city owned site at 9066 Firestone Blvd., across from the Stonewood Center.

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RECORD ATTENDANCE highlighted this year’s AAUW STEM Conference held at Long Beach City College, over 251 girls from local area schools attended. Long Beach, CA. On February 28, 2020, the Long Beach Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) hosted its best-attended 17th annual STEM Career Conference for Long Beach Unified School District 7th and 8th grade girls at Long Beach City College. This year, 251 middle school girls learned about STEM career options. Showcasing hands-on workshops, these STEM careers included Architect, Astrophysicist, Coroner, Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Optometrist, Paleontologist, Software Engineer, SpeechLanguage Pathologist, and Structural Engineer. The event this year also drew in a larger number of conference sponsors and the AAUW is also grateful for our partner in this event, Long Beach City College, for providing space for the various workshops. This year’s keynote speaker, Sathya

Chey, honoree of a 2019 Forbes Best-inState Next-Gen Wealth Advisor award, and a graduate of LBUSD, CSU Fullerton, and a USC MBA, wowed the girls with her Cinderella journey—born to Cambodian parents at a Thai refugee camp, now a single parent and an award-winning, highly regarded financial advisor. She encouraged the girls to, ‘Dream, love themselves, work hard, persevere, and take risks,” on their journeys to success. AAUW Long Beach President Denise Montoya, “My sincere thanks to the volunteers, speakers and facilitators of this year’s conference! I am grateful also that our list of sponsors continues to grow. One day soon, one of our student attendees will share their journey to success, crediting our STEM conference for sparking a passion.” For details about membership in AAUW and the local Branch, please visit www.aauw-longbeach.org.

students, faculty, staff, and managers are encouraged to stay home if you are sick, wash your hands often, disinfect surfaces regularly, among other preventative practices. Additionally, Los Angeles County residents, students, workers, and visitors are encouraged to engage in their regular activities and practice good public health hygiene as this is the height of flu season across the County.” The Infectious Disease Outbreak Coordination Team, led by Executive Council and in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Student Health and Wellness Services and the Chief of Campus Police, is monitoring the situation closely and has created an emergency response plan to ensure the health and safety of the community. Communication is key, the college has created a webpage that will include this message and links to important resources and information. They will also be hanging posters in every bathroom, reminding people of the importance of washing hands thoroughly, which is the single best strategy you can take to protect yourself and others from spreading any virus, and other important facts to know about the novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. The Facilities department will be cleaning high-traffic areas and high-touch surfaces more frequently, including restrooms. In addition, special attention is being paid to doorknobs, phones, and keyboards to ensure proper cleanliness. The college has ordered large quantities of disinfectant supplies that will be distributed across campus. Campus leadership groups will be meeting to develop a strategy for all students stressing flexibility in the event a

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student falls ill or needs to care for a sick family member. Effective immediately and until further notice, Cerritos College students and employees are strongly advised against partaking in any non-essential travel, particularly international travel. The college has no standard definition of “non-essential” to guide decisions and everyone has been asked to use their best judgment. The Cerritos Community College District strongly recommends postponing non-essential travel at this time in order to minimize potential exposure to COVID-19. All faculty and staff have been requested that any travel to level three areas, mainly China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy. All employees have been requested to communicate with their area Vice President regarding any District traveling plans, even if those plans were previously agreed upon. “We are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates as needed. Please know that all updates will also be uploaded to our website. Thank you for understanding and helping us keep everyone at Cerritos College safe,” added Fierro. Be aware that hackers are using the Coronavirus to leverage phishing schemes that trick people into clicking on malicious links and sharing their personal security information. As always, be cautious when clicking on links in emails from unknown sources. Community values will be tested in times like these. We must continue to be united and support each other as COVID19 becomes more widespread. In times of fear and uncertainty, there is often misinformation shared as a result of bias and, at times, discrimination. COVID-19 is a global concern that can make anyone sick, regardless of their race or ethnicity. Cerritos College is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all who study, work or visit.

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MAKE YOUR OWN HAND SANITIZER

he rapid spread of coronavirus (or COVID-19) has people clearing out shelves of hand sanitizer across the US. And if you try to buy it online, good luck -- most of it is out of stock or marked up on Amazon, Walmart.com, Bath and Body Works, Walgreens and other retailers. Target and regional grocery store Kroger now have limits on how many "anti-viral" products you can purchase at a time. And, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York state will be producing its own hand sanitizer to address the shortages and price gouging. The shortages and buying limits have spurred people to make their own hand sanitizer using recipes from Twitter, Reddit, Pinterest, countless blogs and even a pharmacy. But that can be tricky. If you don't get the concentration right, experts warn that you'll end up with something that isn't effective or is too harsh, and is a waste of ingredients. The key is to get the right ratio of ingredients. The CDC Control recommends using a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, which store-bought hand sanitizers have. Some commercial hand sanitizer contains ingredients as scary as the germs they protect you from, so why not make your own hand sanitizer from ingredients you select? This is an excel-

lent project for kids as well as adults since the project can be expanded to include a discussion about hygiene and disinfection. You'll save money, protect yourself from germs, and can customize the scent of the hand sanitizer so it doesn't smell medicinal. How It Works The active ingredient in this hand sanitizer recipe is the alcohol, which needs to comprise at least 60% of the product in order to be an effective disinfectant. The recipe calls for 99% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) or ethanol (grain alcohol, most commonly available at 90%-95%). Please don't use any other types of alcohol (e.g., methanol, butanol), as they are toxic. Also, if you use a product that contains a lower percentage of alcohol (e.g., 70% alcohol) then you need to increase the amount of alcohol in the recipe or it won't be as effective. Essential Oils in Hand Sanitizer In addition to adding fragrance to your hand sanitizer, the essential oil you choose may also help protect you against germs. For example, thyme and clove oil have antimicrobial properties. If you are using antimicrobial oils, only use a drop or two, since these oils tend to be very powerful and might irritate your skin. Other oils, such as lavender or chamomile, may help soothe your skin.

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BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER The beginning of the new decade will be one that several area basketball and soccer teams will remember for a long time. The Artesia High girls basketball team, Cerritos High and John Glenn High boys soccer team and Gahr High girls soccer teams ended their absences from the CIF-Southern Section playoffs. The Cerritos boys basketball team continued its dominance in the 605 League while the Norwalk High and Valley Christian High boys basketball teams benefited from long winning streaks. Listed are the newest members of the 2019-2020 HMG-Community News All-Area Teams. BOYS BASKETBALL FIRST TEAM Alexander Archer (Cerritos) Nathan Medina (Valley Christian) Tyler Miller (Artesia) Malvin Payero (Valley Christian) Jaden Pitre (Gahr) SECOND TEAM Eric Clark (Cerritos) Christopher Herrera (Norwalk) Kenneth Hunt (Gahr) Mark Onyejekwe (Gahr) Jagger Uy (Cerritos) THIRD TEAM Jonathan Nelson (Artesia) Ethan Reyes (Cerritos) Denzel Williams (Valley Christian) Jayden Williams (Norwalk) Ethan Woon (Gahr) HONORABLE MENTION Jeremiah Charles (Artesia) Kevin Garrett (Norwalk) Miguel Javier (Artesia) Chanmarafine Som (John Glenn) Ethan Wong (Whitney) PLAYERS TO LOOK FOR IN 20202021 Matthew Borroto (Artesia) Troy Linao (Artesia) Drayven Young (Artesia) Obinna Ene (Cerritos) Danny Patton (Cerritos) William Reed (Cerritos) Ryan Scammahorn (Cerritos) Khye Matthews (Gahr) Gemel Williams (Gahr) Rashaad Willis (Gahr) Natanael Jacobo (John Glenn) Richard Ramos (John Glenn) Miguel Fernandez (Norwalk) Luca Caldarella (Valley Christian) Melian Martinez (Valley Christian) Micah Sybesma (Valley Christian) Adetokunbo Adeleye (Whitney) Dhilan Amin (Whitney) Jeffrey Fernandez (Whitney) David Song (Whitney) Player of the Year: Valley Christian’s Malvin Payero clearly dominated the area’s scoring department by over 150 points from the next guy in the exact number of games played. In fact, his scoring in non-league games alone was more than anyone else. The senior averaged 22.4 points a game for the Defenders and posted a career-high 35 points twice-Dec. 26, 2019 against Arleta High in the first game of the San Pedro Pirate Shootout, and four games later against Whittier High. Payero also averaged 20.9 points a game in Olympic League action. Coach of the Year: In his first season as Valley Christian’s head coach, Josh Zumkehr compiled one of the best season’s the program has had. The Defenders won the first 11 games of the season and were 17-1 before league play began. In the end, V.C. had itself a 20-9 record, the fourth time since the 2006-2007 season that the program had recorded at least 20 wins.

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2019-2020 HMG-COMMUNITY NEWS WINTER ALL-AREA TEAMS

Ending of long playoff droughts highlight basketball, soccer seasons

GIRLS BASKETBALL FIRST TEAM Jordan Ebalo (Valley Christian) Amara Hizon (Cerritos) Kimberly Hosoda (Whitney) Sydney McKee (Artesia) Samerika Young (Artesia) SECOND TEAM McKenna Bushong (Valley Christian) Brianna Flores (Norwalk) Dominique Harrison (John Glenn) Layla Lacorte (Whitney) Jasmine Uy (Cerritos) THIRD TEAM Cynthia Almanzar (John Glenn) Alyson Chang (Cerritos) Janelle Ho (Whitney) Mariah Jarnet (Artesia) Minh-Thy Vo (Cerritos) HONORABLE MENTION Faith Boss (Valley Christian) Ariel Garate (Norwalk) Julianna Lee (Whitney) Kayla Miyake (Gahr) Alyssa Sarigumba (Cerritos) PLAYERS TO LOOK FOR IN 20202021 Sha’Mira Barnes (Artesia) Jordan Manning (Artesia) Priscilla Robles (Artesia) Esja Shriver (Artesia) Rachel Tucker (Cerritos) Brya Arroyo (Gahr) Cha’nai Richard (Gahr) Lauren Teramoto (Gahr) Karina Flores (John Glenn) Kei’ana Hood (John Glenn) Sara Mendoza (John Glenn) Denise Cortez (Norwalk) Katrina Slaughter (Norwalk) Makani Kane (Valley Christian) Gillian Doplemore (Valley Christian) Eliana Amanuel (Whitney) Kayla Hamakawa (Whitney) Rachel Song (Whitney) Player of the Year: The heart and soul of the Whitney High girls basketball team was Kimberly Hosoda. The junior was one of two area players to reach the 400-point plateau and was the only Lady Wildcat to score in each of her team’s 28 games. Hosoda scored over 20 points five times and posted a career-high 28 points against St. Joseph High on Dec. 6 a Glenn/Norwalk Tournament game. Coach of the Year: The feel-good story of the season comes from Artesia where Shontya Pouncey got the Lady Pioneers into the playoffs for the first time since 2012. For added measure, Artesia won the Division 5 AA

championship, the first for the program since 2003 and fourth in school history. Artesia won its first 13 games of the season and went 26-8, the program’s best record since the 2001-2002 campaign when that team went 26-6. In addition, Artesia, which had gone four straight seasons without a league win, went 3-7 in the 605 League. BOYS SOCCER FIRST TEAM GK-Juan Pablo Camacho (Norwalk) F-Jose Aguilar (Artesia) F-Ezekiel Alcantar (Cerritos) F-Erick Velasco (Norwalk) M-Diego Albanez (Valley Christian) M-Jose Gudino (Artesia) M-Christopher Guijarro (Norwalk) M-Christopher Peregrina (Norwalk) D-Josue Gracian (Norwalk) D-Andrew Lange (Valley Christian) D-Eric Portillo (Artesia) SECOND TEAM GK-Michael Van Wijgaerde (Artesia) F-Noah Leonardo (Cerritos) F-Joshua Lizarraga (Artesia) F-Abel Marin (Norwalk) M-Juan Carbajal (Norwalk) M-Raul Pantoja (Artesia) M-Juan Prudencio (John Glenn) M-Pedro Ventura (Valley Christian) D-Brendan Fletchall (Valley Christian) D-Enrique Mayen (John Glenn) D-Matthew Sousa (Cerritos) HONORABLE MENTION GK-Trevor Hayes (Valley Christian) F-Juan Galvan (John Glenn) F-Nicolas Garcia (Artesia) F-Edgar Ramirez (John Glenn) M-Edgar Barajas (John Glenn) M-Brayan Gudino (Artesia) M-Lucas Paz (Norwalk) M-Sebastian Zambrano (Cerritos) D-Andrew Diep (Cerritos) D-Sam Montoya (Valley Christian) D-David Zamarripa (Artesia) Player of the Year: Jose Aguilar has been the face of the Artesia boys soccer program the past few seasons. The senior forward scored 36 goals this season, twice as many as the next area player, and outscored three area teams. Aguilar scored in 18 of the team’s 23 games and had four hat tricks. Coach of the Year: Glenn’s program is in a safe place and head coach Hugo Enciso-Rojas has a lot to do with it. The Eagles advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2012 and the team’s 8-9-3 record is the program’s best since the 2013-2014 campaign when that team went 8-11-2. In addition, Glenn, which

finished in second place in the 605 League, won a home playoff game. GIRLS SOCCER FIRST TEAM GK-Ashley Correia (Gahr) F-Alyssa Menjivar (Whitney) F-Nicholette Palomo (Gahr) F-Alyssa Serrano (Whitney) M-Megan Bouma (Valley Christian) M-Persephone Diep (Cerritos) M-Kimberly Flores (Artesia) M-Sophia Schrock (Valley Christian) D-Kate Alcaino (Gahr) D-Mia DeKraker (Valley Christian) D-Asha George (Cerritos) SECOND TEAM GK-Cassidy Samuelson (Valley Christian) F-Shamara Barsana (Cerritos) F-Jillian Beck (Valley Christian) F-Kayla Berneal (Gahr) M-Kylee Castro (Cerritos) M-Ashley Cuellar (Valley Christian) M-Emily Gomez (Cerritos) M-Dalia Luckhardt (Whitney) D-Athena Sanchez (Whitney) D-Natalie Villa (Cerritos) D-Makayla Wade (Gahr) HONORABLE MENTION GK-Shelby Dykes (Cerritos) F-Maya Alcantar (Whitney) F-Janna Dunk (Valley Christian) F-Emely Soto (Norwalk) M-Camryn Camacho (Cerritos) M-Stephanie Flores (Artesia) M-Genesis Mendoza (Gahr) M-Angelina Prieto (Valley Christian) D-Amanda Saldana (Gahr) D-Riona Shiek (Whitney) D-Maya Tydor (Cerritos) Player of the Year: The Gahr girls soccer program is back on the map and the leader of the Lady Gladiators is forward Nicholette Palomo. The junior led the area with 27 goals, which was 55 percent of Gahr’s scoring. Palomo found the back of the net in 15 games and scored four times at Dominguez High on Jan. 28. Coach of the Year: In his fifth season at the helm of the Gahr girls program, Martin Henry has improved the win total the past three seasons. Henry guided the Lady Gladiators to a 15-8-2 mark, the program’s best record since the 2006-2007 season when Gahr went 11-5-2. The Lady Gladiators also went to the playoffs for the first time since 2003. Two seasons ago, Gahr finished 6-13-2 and last season, the team was 7-11-2

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COMMENTARY : ARTESIA GIRLS BASKETBALL PROGRAM DISRESPECTED BY 'BRACKET EXPERTS' IN STATE PLAYOFFS By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on Twitter Today would have been the day that the Artesia High girls basketball might have been playing for a CIF Division V state championship against Branson High. Instead, the committee that put together the brackets for the state playoffs back on Mar. 1 pulled a “not so fast” on the Lady Pioneers. Artesia defeated San Jacinto Valley Academy 46-39 on Feb. 29 to win the CIF-Southern Section Division 5 AA championship, knocking off the topseeded team in the division. So, Artesia Nation would have thought it would get a favorable draw in the Southern California Regionals. Nope. Not anywhere close. NCAA college bracketology experts Joe Lunardi and Jerry Palm could have done a better job in making out the brackets and I’m sure they would have kept the Lady Pioneers in Division V, or at worst, one of the top seeds in Division IV. But none of that happened. Instead, Artesia was given the 16th seed in Division IV and with it, came a road trip to top-seeded Lancaster High for the first round on Mar. 3. While Artesia lost by 26 points, guess who is playing in Sacramento on Saturday? Lancaster. This was one of the biggest snubs I’ve seen for the state playoffs and left many

THE ARTESIA GIRLS basketball team won their division yet got the lowest seed possible that sent them on the road throughout the playoffs. San Jacinto Valley Academy, a team that Artesia beat, was given the top seed in Division 5.

scratching their heads and asking many questions. I took the time to break down all five brackets of the state tournament and while I understand the CIF likes to reward more teams, it still doesn’t make a lot of sense. For example, of the 16 teams in the Division 5 state bracket, half a dozen were divisional champions with San Diego High and Verdugo High being

bumped down from Division 4. The same San Jacinto Valley Academy team that Artesia had defeated was given the top seed in Division 5. So, you lose in the divisional finals and get rewarded? Again, it makes no sense. Moving to the Division 4 bracket, Lancaster lost in the 3 AA semifinals while there were a pair of Los Angeles City Section Division 1 teams, Carson High

and Eagle Rock High, that were situated in Division 4. Now, I understand that the CIF likes to rearrange teams based on enrollment sizes, and if they wanted to move Artesia to another division, why wouldn’t it put the team at a better seed with at least a first round home game? It’s just a shame that Artesia would be disrespected in this manner. The

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ARTESIA HOLDS OFF SAN JACINTO VALLEY ACADEMY TO WIN PROGRAM’S FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP IN 17 YEARS BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER It was just a matter of time before the Cerritos High softball team would crack the win column. The Lady Dons have had a lead in three of their first six games but some late inning dramatics by a pair of their opponents have cost the black and gold a chance for a win or two. However, against former Suburban League foe Norwalk High last Thursday, it was Cerritos which rallied for its first victory. Runs in the bottom of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings pushed the hosts to a 3-1 victory and some relief to many around the program. “It’s something we’ve been working really hard for,” said Cerritos head coach Kim Ensey. “We knew we could win more games. We just haven’t been closing them out. So today, we finally closed one out against a good team. I think the energy was there, the performance was there, and we just needed to all click at one time.” After squandering an opportunity to score in the top of second inning, thanks to a double play turned by sophomore second baseman Jadyn Nielsen and sophomore first baseman Makayla Sur, the Lady Lancers got on the board in the next inning. With two outs, senior third baseman Brianna Nunez doubled to the right gap and came home on a single from freshman shortstop Leilani Juan. Four pitches later, a single from senior center fielder Destan-

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ie Cervantes put runners at the corner. But a pop-up ended that threat and the game would quickly shift hands. Through the first three innings, Norwalk had four hits and senior pitcher Angelina Perez had yielded one hit while allowing three baserunners. But over the last four innings, and with Cervantes pitching two and two-thirds innings, the Lady Dons collected six hits while sophomore pitcher Erin Gibbs allowed one hit, walked one and retired the final seven batters she faced. “I think a lot of that has to do with

our in-game adjustments,” Ensey said. “I think we do a very really good job at that, and we don’t approach any atbat the same twice. They changed pitchers and we adjusted to the new pitcher really well.” “The big difference between the two halves is the second half, we got a little sloppy in our execution,” said Norwalk head coach David Gonzalez. “There were some minor mistakes, but when you’re facing a team like Cerritos, that has great athletes, they’ll make you play for every single mistake. “The pitching change was already scheduled,” Gonzalez later said.

“We don’t have a girl that’s going to be able to get through seven innings. So, three to four innings are usually what we’re trying to divide up. We have four girls that can pitch in the program and we’re usually trying to go three to four innings max.” With one out in the bottom of the fourth inning, Sur singled to right, advanced on a wild pitch and scored on a double from junior left fielder Lauren Lejano. In the next inning, again with one out, junior third baseman Azalea Herrera singled and moved to second on an error. A fielder’s choice would put her at third and senior center fielder Essence Gibbs at first. Nielsen’s infield bunt in front of the plate would load the bases before a fielder’s choice from sophomore shortstop Kaitlyn Caneda forced Herrera out at home. However, Sur would be hit by a pitch,

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Continued from page 11 Lady Pioneers went through the regular season with a 21-7 record with all seven losses coming in league play. They were ranked first in the division for most of the season and advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2012. What would make this season even stranger is had the Lady Pioneers gone all the way to Sacramento, they would have been the ultimate road warriors, playing nine of 10 playoff games away from Artesia. In fact, Artesia would have played 11 of its last 12 games away from its own gymnasium. The last home game Artesia played was on Feb. 15 and before that, Feb. 1. Bottom line is this-the CIF needs to do a much better job in putting together its brackets for the state playoffs in all spots and reward divisional champions instead of giving them the lowest seed possible and sending them on the road throughout the playoffs. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fair to Artesia and it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been the way for the team to end what was a dream season. I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if Artesia uses this as bulletin board material for next season.

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Continued from page 11 which brought Essence Gibbs home for the game-winner. Then with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning, senior right fielder Sarah Duarte singled to right and scored on Herreraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s double to the right field gap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Azalea has been huge for us offensively this year,â&#x20AC;? Ensey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last two years, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been more in the flex spot. She really has shined offensively; her confidence is there. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting a lot more power and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a lot of RBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and a lot of clutch hits already this year.â&#x20AC;? Erin Gibbs went the distance for the second time this season, giving up five hits, striking out three and walking one while offensively, Herrera went two for two and was walked once while Sur also went two for two. Ensey also put together somewhat of a new infield to accommodate for the absence of junior first baseman Samiya Jones, who is out with an injury. Ensey moved Lejano, primarily a second baseman, to left field while shifting Nielsen from shortstop to second and putting Caneda, who caught most of last season, at shortstop. Lejano would start a huge double play in the top of the fifth inning while Caneda had three assists and two putouts and Nielsen four assists and

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three putouts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Katelyn has been our starting shortstop this whole year except for a couple of games,â&#x20AC;? Ensey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jadyn has pitched a lot for us, so when Erin has been pitching, this has pretty much been our lineup. Even when Samiya was here, Makaylaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been our number four hitter the whole season. But it is a huge gap with Samiya [gone]â&#x20AC;Ś just the intimidation of her power, her bat and speed and her presence at the plate.â&#x20AC;? The top five hitters in Norwalkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineup all collected a hit as Gonzalez is still searching for more contribution from the bottom of the lineup. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The front end of our lineup is, I think, going to be overall pretty impressive throughout the whole season,â&#x20AC;? Gonzalez said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately, the back end, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still trying to find the right fits; girls that can at least give good at-bats.â&#x20AC;? Still, Norwalk is off to a great start, winning six of its first nine games, and all on the road as construction is being done on Norwalkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic fields. The Lady Lancers have posted two shutouts and have scored at least 10 runs four times and nine runs in another win. Norwalk was scheduled to visit Paramount High this past Tuesday, weather permitting, and hosted Whitney High on Mar. 12 before travelling to Los Altos High and St. Joseph High on Tuesday and Thursday respectively. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been amazing,â&#x20AC;? Gonzalez said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just these last two weeks, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played six games in the last seven school days. So, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a ton of travel, the pitchers have been playing a lot of innings in a real short amount of time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just been impressive how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to bounce back each day and each day after some tough games against St. Anthony and Schurr, who are great teams Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just been coming back with great energy. I could tell itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting to wear down on them a little bit. So, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to finally get back to a normal schedule. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been proud of the development; we have seven freshmen on the varsity team this year. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just really excited with everything Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen.â&#x20AC;? Meanwhile, the Lady Dons have had a tough slate in 2020 and is scheduled to participate in the Torrance National Tournament through Saturday, weather permitting. The 605 League opener is Tuesday against Artesia High, whom Cerritos shared the league title with last season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely tough and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I like it,â&#x20AC;? Ensey said of the tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of games in a short period of time. So, for us, being a little lighter sometimes on pitching, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a challenge this year. We actually have two pitchers I can start any game for us. Assuming theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re both healthy I think we should have a pretty good shot of making a good run if we can keep playing how we did today.â&#x20AC;?

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CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia will hold a public meeting to discuss the City’s opportunity to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and to solicit public comments on which activities should be included in the City’s funding proposal. Date: Time: Location:

March 17, 2020 6:30 p.m. Albert O Little Community Center at Artesia Park 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701

The California Department of Housing and Community Development announced the availability of approximately $60,000,000 in federal CDBG funds for the FY 2019-2020. The City of Artesia may apply for a maximum total award limit of $3,500,000 for eligible activities. The City encourages its citizens, especially persons of low and moderate income, minorities and non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities, to attend the public meetings and share their comments and views. All interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting or provide written comments to Jessica Medina, Management Analyst, 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701. Public Information File about the CDBG program available at City Hall. PUBLISHED: March 13, 2020

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Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/13/20 CITY OF COMMERCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 541 5555 Telegraph Road NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce will conduct a public hearing on a request from Dura Flooring, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment and operation of a retail sales within an existing 8,251 square foot industrial building in the City’s M-2 zoning district at 5555 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040. Pursuant to Table 19.11.030A of the Commerce Municipal Code (CMC), a Conditional Use Permit is required to conduct retail sales in the M-2 zoning district. Said public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce in the Council Chambers, 5655 Jillson Street, Commerce, CA, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed Conditional Use Permit will be heard. Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge this Conditional Use Permit in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

PRINTING OF THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2020-2021 SEASON BROCHURE BID NO. 1400-20 Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, for the printing of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 20202021 Season Brochure, Bid No. 1400-20. Bids will be publicly opened at Cerritos City Hall at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Bids must be made on the form provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, marked “Bid for the Printing of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 2020-2021 Season Brochure, Bid No. 1400-20.” Please contact the City of Cerritos Communications Division at (562) 916-1320 to obtain specifications and contract documents. No bid will be accepted unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City and has the bid number and project name clearly identified on the outside label. The City of Cerritos reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions of any and all bids or waive the informality in a bid not affected by law. Bid specifications are available online at www.cerritos.us/BUSINESSES/bid_and_contract_opportunities/bid_listings.php Dated/Posted/Published: March 13, 2020 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/13/20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICIA PARA UNA AUDIENCIA PUBLICA CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct public hearings pertaining to the item(s) listed below:

THE PLANNING COMMISSION Jose D. Jimenez

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PUBLIC HEARING 1

Case Number 2019-0019 MUP – The City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering a Minor Use Permit to allow for a fitness training facility, Metroflex Gym, to occupy the vacant tenant space at 12551 Carson Street, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716.

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Case Number 2020-0096 MUP – The City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering a Minor Use Permit to allow for a 22.5 percent parking reduction in association with the proposed Metroflex Gym at 12551 Carson Street Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716.

Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/13/20

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: THOMAS F. SIELCK CASE NO. 20STPB02086 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of THOMAS F. SIELCK. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTINA LAU in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRISTINA LAU be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/02/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner MARK E. LEWIS - SBN 162786 LAW OFFICES OF MARK E. LEWIS 17011 BEACH BLVD., SUITE 101 HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92647 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/20 CNS-3350857# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

Planning Commission March 25, 2020 6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter. City Council Chambers City of Hawaiian Gardens 21815 Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

CEQA DETERMINATION: Staff proposes that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Class 1) of the CEQA guidelines. INVITATION TO BE HEARD Those persons desiring to testify in favor of or in opposition to the proposal listed above will be given an opportunity to do so at the public hearing. If you challenge the subject application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence submitted to the Planning Department at, or prior to the public hearing. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department at (562) 420-2641. Si desea obtener mas informacion, llame al Departamento de Desarrollo de la Comunidad al (562) 420-2641. Joseph Colombo Community Development Director Published: March 13, 2020 Published at Hawaiian Gardens Community Newspaper 3/13/20

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 146381 Title No. 190792136 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/12/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-19-862356-RY Order No.: 190929075-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/4/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): GAETANO J. CORVINO AND, MARTHA ELIZABETH CORVINO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/7/2007 as Instrument No. 20072685617 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/23/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $414,898.90 The purported property address is: 14825 ESCALONA RD, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 Assessor's Parcel No.: 8087-024-004 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-862356-RY. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-862356-RY IDSPub #0160952 3/6/2020 3/13/2020 3/20/2020

PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/26/2020 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 01/20/2005, as Instrument No. 05 0141408, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Alma Tsuruta, A Married Woman, As Her Sole and Separate Property, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 - Vineyard Ballroom. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 8065-008015 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15133 Campillos Road, La Mirada, CA 90638 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $408,527.33 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 02/19/2020 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 TIERRA ALTA WAY, STE. B, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.Auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 146381. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4719367 02/28/2020, 03/06/2020, 03/13/2020

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Continued from page 1 our schools have more than 900 sinks, we are still bringing additional handwashing stations, giving students even more access. We take cleanliness seriously at our schools. Our District’s custodial staff is working hard to disinfect schools on a regular basis and we are bringing in additional help where needed to accomplish this task. They are also monitoring bathroom supplies to make sure plenty of soap and paper towels are available. Disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizers have been purchased for teachers and staff to use in our classrooms. Communicating on a regular basis is important as new information is provided to us. We have informed our staff and families through emails and posts on our District’s website since January 28. I have sent a voice message to all families on Feb. 3 as well as information from the Los Angeles County Office of Education. A dedicated page regarding the coronavirus was posted on the District’s website with information and helpful links. Last week, we sent an email updating all staff and families regarding our efforts as well as how to prevent the spread of an illness. A follow up message was sent to all staff and families as well. We have remained in close contact with the Los Angeles County Office of Educa-

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Continued from page 1 $410,000, making the lease 10% of the organization’s revenue. And the organization’s 2017 tax returns, also known as 990’s, showed that the organization lost $3,000 that year. This loss came as the MTA’s Executive Director Kathy Schlotz, who signed the lease, takes in over $262,000 per year, which is 64% of the organization’s budget. Critics are alleging pay-to-play and money laundering as it is unknown why the MUSD is leasing the building, given the fact there are several rooms the district could use among their many schools, including the new ATC high school conference room and cafeteria that can seat hundreds and includes a Wi-Fi network. Similar to the MTA, the conflicts of interest for the MUSD Board are numerous. The lease was signed in June 2018 just five months before the November election that saw three non-incumbents, Marisol Uribe, Jennifer Gutierrez and Alejandro Ramirez win seats, joining incumbents Edgar Cisneros and Joanna Flores. All three winners were endorsed by the MTA and quickly moved up the ladder after they were elected; Uribe is now President of the Board, Gutierrez is

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T.S. No.: 2014-09185-CA A.P.N.:8061-003-023 Property Address: 14014 Salada Road , La Mirada , CA 90638 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/06/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: JUAN CARLOS CUEVAS A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 04/17/2007 as Instrument No. 20070912774 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 05/06/2020 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 616,339.10 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 14014 Salada Road , La Mirada , CA 90638 A.P.N.: 8061-003-023 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 616,339.10. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-09185-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 11, 2020 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx LML 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/20

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELIZABETH A. BROWNFIELD AKA JOAN E. BROWNFIELD CASE NO. 20STPB01741 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELIZABETH A. BROWNFIELD AKA JOAN E. BROWNFIELD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NICHOLAS BROWNFIELD in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NICHOLAS BROWNFIELD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/25/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner CAROLYN J. MARTIN, CFLS - SBN 120063 CAROLYN J. MARTIN, APLC ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER, SUITE 800 LONG BEACH CA 90831 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/20 CNS-3348934# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DONALD J. O'SHEA CASE NO. 20STPB01776 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DONALD J. O'SHEA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAWN VARGAS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAWN VARGAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/26/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner KAREN A. STEVENSON SBN 143385 13122 STERN AVENUE LA MIRADA CA 90638 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/20 CNS-3347358# LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER

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T.S. No.: 2019-00914-CA A.P.N.:6344-005-012 Property Address: 416 North Vail Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Larry Welsh, a married man as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 11/14/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2510716 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 05/08/2020 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES-NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 613,415.35 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 416 North Vail Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 A.P.N.: 6344-005-012 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 613,415.35. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2019-00914-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 10, 2020 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx CCN 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/20

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TERESA HALL PANG-YU CASE NO. 20STPB01231 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of TERESA HALL PANG-YU. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PETER HALL YUNG PANG in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PETER HALL YUNG PANG be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/10/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner GREGORY M. AJALAT, ESQ. - SBN 150878 AJALAT & AJALAT, LLP 5200 LANKERSHIM BLVD. SUITE 850 NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA 91601 2/21, 2/28, 3/6/20 CNS-3342855# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS

NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE – CITY OF CERRITOS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Cerritos adopted Ordinance No. 1031, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING CHAPTER 10.18 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE TO DE-CLASSIFY A SEGMENT OF SHOEMAKER AVENUE AS A DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTE. City Attorney Summary: The Cerritos Municipal Code identifies portions of several arterial streets within the City as designated truck routes. This Ordinance amends Chapter 10.18 of the Cerritos Municipal Code by de-classifying Shoemaker Avenue, between Alondra Boulevard and 166th Street, as a designated truck route. The full text of this adopted Ordinance can be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703. State of California, County of Los Angeles, ss., City of Cerritos, I, Vida Barone, City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1031 was duly approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cerritos at a Regular Meeting held on the 27th day of February, 2020 and that it was so adopted as follows: AYES: Edwards, Hu, Pulido, Yokoyama, Solanki, NOES: None, /s/Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer, DATED: February 27, 2020 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 3/13/20

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