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Long Beach mayoral candidates defend reputations, gear up for June 3 election CJ Dablo Staff Writer

As the June 3 election draws near for the two candidates vying for the top city job of Long Beach, both campaigns have taken the time to fire back against their critics. Mayoral candidates Robert Garcia and Damon Dunn have each taken hits in the past couple of weeks. Garcia’s campaign has had to face scrutiny brought to light by Dunn, who noted particular issues with the two corporations behind the Long Beach Post, a local news organization that Garcia helped to establish. Dunn’s campaign said that these corporations that listed Garcia as an officer had six tax liens totaling $9,487. Dunn has had to defend his own record as well. Media reports have noted that he was in default on a home loan during a divorce, and in addition Dunn faced a steep fine by the California Fair Political

Practices Commission (FPPC) when he ran for the office of California’s secretary of state. Garcia’s campaign doesn’t deny that the Long Beach Post did have the tax liens, and Dunn acknowledges that the home loan was in default and that there were problems with his campaign-finance reports. In 2009, Dunn was $82,834.55 in arrears on a $1.32-million mortgage for a home in Trabuco Canyon, according to several media reports. Dunn acknowledged that FPPC penalized him when his campaign did not properly report the subvendors in his finance reports. According to several media reports, Dunn was levied a $2,250 fine. The tax liens against the Long Beach Post have been resolved, according to a former investor with that news organizasee CANDIDATES page 19

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Court orders owners of vacant Hill Street homes to meet strict work timeline or face demolition

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With the June 3 election just weeks away, Long Beach mayoral run-off candidates Damon Dunn and Robert Garcia (pictured here, respectively, at a March 20 candidate forum) have had to defend their reputations.

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Two homes at 2910 and 2914 Hill St. on the border of Long Beach and Signal Hill have been vacant for nearly a decade because they have no utilities or driveways. A court judge recently set a timeline for the property owner to obtain permits and finish construction or give the City of Long Beach the right to demolish the homes. Sean Belk Staff Writer

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Cal State Long Beach Marine Biology Professor Steven Manley inspects a sample gathered off the waters of Long Beach during the first collection of his Kelp Watch 2014 project.

Scientists: Fukushima radioactivity has yet to reach West Coast

Ashley Fowler Staff Writer

When friends and family started asking Steven Manley, a marine biologist and professor at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), if their local coastlines were safe from Fukushima radiation, he decided to find out.

In 2011, the 9.0 earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan triggered a tsunami that caused three meltdowns at Fukushima I nuclear plant. Radioactive material spilled into the ocean, and many feared the worst. Manley and Kai Vetter, Berkeley Lab’s head of Applied Nuclear Physics,

have undertaken “Kelp Watch 2014,” a yearlong research effort to measure Fukushima-related contamination. The researchers will continue to analyze kelp samples shipped in from all along the coast– from Baja, California to Kodiak Island, Alaska. Manley said there was very little

A court judge recently ordered that the owners of two vacant houses on Hill Street just west of Obispo Avenue have to meet a strict timeline for permit approvals and construction or the homes will get the wrecking ball. The two-story, upscale homes, which have remained unoccupied for more than a decade, are located at 2910 and 2914 Hill St. on the border of Long Beach and Signal Hill at the top of the steep street, formerly known as Shell Hill. While the homes are within Long Beach city limits, the street right-ofway in front of the houses is in Signal Hill, creating complications for the current property owner, Tarzana-based 6 Angels, LLC, which purchased the homes in 2008. The main issue is that the original developer, Wayne Ballinger, never received necessary easements for utilities and never built driveways to link the properties to city streets before constructing the homes in 2003. The City of Signal Hill has rejected any plans to build driveways leading out to Hill Street. Given the poor visibility and sloping nature of the street at that location, Signal Hill determined that such driveways would be too dangerous and may cause a car accident. Without utilities or driveways, however, the City of Long Beach has refused to grant occupancy permits. One solution would be to construct driveways in back of the homes, crossing over adjacent properties and creating an extension onto Orizaba Avenue, but the adjacent lots were owned by a number of shareholders, said Kendra Carney, Long Beach deputy city attorney. It wasn’t until late last year that 6 Angels, LLC was able to force a sale of the last remaining parcel and purchase the adjacent lots, Carney said. While the issue over vehicular access to the property may be solved, the property owners took years to accomplish the task, she said. “They purchased the [adjacent] lots themselves and have solved the access problem at least, but, unfortunately though, it still has taken them a long time to make even that amount of progress,” Carney said. The City of Long Beach filed a lawsuit against the property owners in 2011, seeking an injunction and threatening to have the houses, deemed a public nuisance, demolished. Carney said the property owners stepped up efforts to meet requirements, but by the time a court hearing was scheduled this year, they still hadn’t received access to utilities. “I think they made more of an effort since the City filed [the lawsuit], but, due to all the complications, … they weren’t able to complete the necessary projects in a timely manner,” Carney said. She said part of the problem with the utilities is that the property owners have to work with four separate entities. The goal is for the City of Signal

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Police seeking public’s help ﬁnding suspect in robbery-shooting; victim in critical condition

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has issued a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the March 24, 2014 shooting of a 53-year-old male liquorstore owner during a robbery, and the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is seeking information regarding the crime. On Monday, March 24, at approximately 7:50pm, the armed suspect entered the business, located in the 1100 block of E. 7th Street, and shot the victim in the upper torso. The suspect then grabbed the cash register and fled the location on foot. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Following the incident, detectives and officers worked throughout the night to collect evidence, which included video surveillance footage, and review witness statements, police said. Detectives have continued to actively investigate the incident and have exhausted all leads, according to the LBPD. Based on information gathered through the investigation, the suspect has been described as follows: male, black, late teens or early 20s with an average build, wearing a black hoodie-style sweatshirt with the word “Cali” across the front-chest area. The surveillance video that shows the incident can be viewed at youtube.com/watch?v=Nw3_eU7AdfM . Those with information on the suspect or his whereabouts are urged to contact Long Beach Police Robbery Detective Nancy Mora at (562) 570-7464. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), texting TIPLA plus the tip to CRIMES (274637), or visiting lacrimestoppers.org .

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Image from surveillance video shows the suspect in a March 24 armed robbery of a liquor store, during which the individual shot the establishment’s owner.

California voter registration deadline approaching

The deadline to register to vote in the June primary election is Monday, May 19, according to Secretary of State Debra Bowen. “With the deadline to register to vote almost here, now is the time to get it done and check it off your ‘to-do’ list,” said Bowen, California’s chief elections official. “Registering to vote is now easier than ever for eligible Californians, so there is no need to wait.” Eligible Californians can register online at RegisterToVote.ca.gov or get a paper application at local libraries, U.S. post offices or California Department of Motor Vehicles offices. Voter registration closes 15 days prior to any California election. Last month Bowen unveiled a simpler, more intuitive layout for her awardwinning online voter registration application. Other upgrades include the addition of eight more languages, improved accessibility features for people with disabilities and mobile-device optimization. A person must re-register to vote after moving, changing names or changing political party preference. Voters can check registration status through the Secretary of State’s website at sos.ca.gov/elections/registration-status . For more information on registering to vote, visit sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_vr.htm . Source: CA Secretary of State’s office

LBPD arrests mother for contributing to delinquency of her son

The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) has arrested a juvenile’s mother for contributing to the delinquency of a minor after detectives from the department’s Juvenile Investigations Section identified a crime pattern by the troubled teen and launched an investigation. On Oct. 23, 2013, 51-year old Mary Smallwood of Long Beach was arrested by Long Beach Police for driving a stolen vehicle that was occupied by two juveniles, one of them her own 14-year-old son. Weeks later, Smallwood’s son was arrested on a separate count of driving a stolen vehicle. On Nov. 11, 2013, detectives investigated Smallwood for failing to provide reasonable care, supervision, protection and control as a parent. The investigation revealed that Smallwood’s son had not been in school for over a year and had been involved in numerous theft-related offenses. The case of a parent taking no responsibility for the care and safety of her son was presented to the Long Beach city prosecutor, who filed two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, one count for permitting her son to

steal a car, and one count for failing to register him for school. On April 17, 2014, police acquired a warrant and arrested Smallwood. On May 2, 2014, after serving 17 days in county jail, Smallwood pled guilty to both counts. On Count 1, Smallwood was sentenced to one-year in county jail, a sentence which she will be allowed to serve in a substance abuse/recovery facility. On Count 2, Smallwood was sentenced to three years probation. Smallwood’s son is currently in a safe placement facility pending further court proceedings, according to LBPD. Those who know of a juvenile who is in need of assistance or has a parent contributing to the delinquency of their child should call the LBPD Juvenile Investigations Section at (562) 570-1425. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus the tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit LACrimeStoppers.org . Source: LBPD

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A brush fire on Wednesday morning in the Los Cerritos Wetlands area sent one firefighter to the hospital with heat exhaustion and necessitated the assistance of several area fire departments, according to Will Nash, public-information officer with the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD). The fire, which occurred near the southeast corner of Second Street and Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), began around 9:11am on May 14 and spread quickly through nearby dry grass and brush due to high winds and elevated temperatures. Flying embers also spread the fire to surrounding palm trees in the Marketplace Shopping Center and across PCH to the Seaport Marina Hotel. The hotel and some boats in Alamitos Bay sustained some damage. Due to the threat of fire spread and size of areas involved, the LBFD requested assistance from surrounding departments, including the Orange County Fire Authority and Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire was 95-percent contained by 3pm with a small crew of firefighters still on scene on the lookout for “hot spots,” Nash said. “The rest of the city continued to receive fire protection during this major event, as regional fire assets were deployed throughout Long Beach to ensure that calls for service elsewhere in the city were answered with a high level of service,” Nash said. “The [Long Beach] Fire Department worked in conjunction with the Long Beach Police Department, the Department of Public Works and Southern California Edison and appreciates their valued service.” Streets in the area were shut down, including PCH, Second Street between PCH and Studebaker, and Shopkeeper Road. As of 4:30pm, streets had been reopened in all directions. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with heat exhaustion during the incident but is currently in stable condition after being released. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Source: LBFD; Long Beach, Calif. Facebook page

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(right) A fire began near the southeast corner of Second Street and Pacific Coast Highway around 9:11am on May 14 and spread through nearby dry grass and brush because of high winds and elevated temperatures.

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I made my typical evening phone call to my 94-year-old mom on Wednesday night just to say hello. For us, hellos usually go into about a one-hour conversation. That night, we burned up the phone lines for nearly two hours. When I first called, I hadn’t yet decided what the topic for my weekly column would be for this Friday. Just a few minutes on the phone with her helped me make up my mind. When I call Mom, she is one to answer the phone in just one or two rings. That night, she picked up on the third ring. She apologized for taking so long and then explained that she was using her caller ID these days because she was tired of all the political calls. Since I live in Signal Hill and hadn’t received any calls, I figured since she lives in Long Beach, the calls she was referring to pertained to the Long Beach city election that is coming up June 3. Just a few minutes into our conversation, I asked her permission to take notes. She agreed. So, using a small tablet, I took 12 pages of notes. Keep in mind these are her sentiments, not necessarily mine. I have transcribed my notes as follows: Mom: I’m really using my caller ID these days. I’m getting two to three

helps you decide who to vote for? Mom: I subscribe to the newspaper (Press-Telegram), and of course I get the Signal Tribune. I read all the local political news. Me: How influenced are you by endorsements? Mom: (chuckles) I think it’s a case of “You scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours.” Me: If endorsements don’t influence you, what does? Mom: Newspapers and public forums. I like the ones put on by the League of Women Voters. I’m interested as a woman to a woman’s point of view. I like the way they put things on. These are women who have been active in the community. Me: Have you made your decisions on whom you are voting for? Mom: Yes. Me: If you go to another forum before Election Day, do you think it could help you change your mind? Mom: It’s doubtful, but possible. We haven’t had candidates come [to our senior residence] except for one mayoral candidate who didn’t win the first round. It’s too bad they don’t think to come meet us. And as far as the phone calls go, I don’t like being asked. I don’t choose to divulge who I am voting for. I have to walk across the room [to answer the phone], and I don’t like finding out that it’s a recording. A telephone call isn’t going to make up my mind for me. It’s just annoying. I find the official Voter Guide informative and newspaper articles, too. I have a long memory, and

[political] calls a day– at least. Me: Are they automated or live? Mom: Some are a recording, and some are live voices who call me by name. It’s overkill. Especially on the mayoral, that’s basically all they are. Me: How do these calls affect your decision on whom to vote for? Mom: It doesn’t impress me at all. This year is like no year I can remember, in the way of phone calls and cardboard mailers, slick and heavy. Each [flyer] is more elaborate than the last. Me: How have local elections changed over the past few years? Mom: I’ve lived in Long Beach for almost 12 years. Before that, I was in Signal Hill for darn-near 50 years. I have never seen the deluge of flyers anytime before as I have this year. They are mostly for mayor, attorney and Assembly. I don’t even read them. If I weren’t saving them for you to read, I would put them straight in the recycle bin. I see residents where I live sorting through their mail right at our lobby’s bank of mailboxes and just leaving all the junk there without even glancing at it. It’s a total waste. The dollars could be used for something else. Me: If you don’t read the mailers, how do you get your political information? What

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I have followed these candidates’ careers. Me: When you gave me the first batch of mailers, there was only one that you brought to my attention. Do you remember that? Mom: (giggles) Oh, that one! It made me laugh because of the difference in the size of the two gavels they used to illustrate the “length” of experience for each candidate. It was that one for attorney. Other than that, the stuff in the mail is repetitious. It’s a waste of the donors’ money having them try to cram something down our throats. Me: Are you noticing political ads in your newspapers? Mom: Not much. Me: Why do you think that is? Mom: Because somebody sold them a bill of goods by telling them that these big flyers will get our attention. I guess [the politicians] want newspapers to write articles and run press releases because it is free. Well, at least the mailers are helping support the post office. Me: What would happen if all the local papers boycotted the next big city election and refused to take photos, cover events and run press releases? Mom: It might just remind them of the importance of us older voters. We are more likely to look at the local newspapers, so these politicians would be better off doing ads in [daily and weekly] papers. It gives an air of more credibility. Maybe the young folks are buying it (flyer information and phone calls), but we seniors still depend on our newspapers. It has more credibility than just filling up our mailboxes with more dead trees.

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I want to thank Gov. Jerry Brown for continuing to invest in public education and for his efforts to minimize the negative effects of California’s cyclical economic downturns through the creation of a rainy-day fund. I look forward to encouraging our local legislators to advocate on behalf of budget proposals that ensure Long Beacharea students are provided greater access to public higher education and that they have the resources necessary to complete their education goals in a timely fashion. I am hopeful that the Governor and Legislature will ultimately adopt a budget that fosters a robust system of public higher education that in turn will support an even stronger economic recovery for California.

Walking the neighborhoods during these final weeks promoting a “yes” vote on Measure U, I am encouraged by the positive response from our Signal Hill residents. They are smart, and, despite their busy lives, they are informed and engaged. And they see through the “sky is falling” message offered by the City and the measure’s opposition. They see through the opposition’s slick PowerPoint presentations and expensive publications. They see them for what they are– desperate attempts to stop us from getting strong taxpayer protections guaranteed in the Taxpayer’s Right to Know and Vote initiative. We saw this same desperation before, when we were told that the failure to approve a utility tax increase would prohibit the construction of a new police station. Lo and behold, even though we overwhelmingly rejected the tax, today we have a state-of-the-art new police station. Go figure! The Signal Hill voter is tired of the deceit and manipulation coming out of City Hall. Fortunately, we are blessed with talented and responsible leaders like Carol Churchill and Maria Harris, who have worked tirelessly for our city, though they have received very little positive recognition for their efforts. Carol Churchill, an attorney for over 30 years, led a team of residents in the crafting of Measure U. She is a former Signal Hill City Council member and planning commissioner and has received regional recognition for her humanitarian efforts. Her professional credentials are impeccable. Dr. Maria Harris has a Ph.D in public administration and taught local government finance to university graduate and undergraduate students. She is a former political columnist for a weekly newspaper. A Spanish speaker, reflecting her Mexican-American heritage, Maria is emphatic about the need for openness, inclusion and citizen participation in government. It’s time we honor these leaders who have worked hard to make Signal Hill a better place. I know both of these women personally and can vouch for their steadfast integrity. Changing the culture of a city is like turning a battleship. To move from deceit and manipulation to authentic public participation will take time. The passage of Measure U is the first turn of the wheel. Please vote “yes” on Measure U. Gloria Nava Signal Hill ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

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Donald J. Para Interim President Cal State Long Beach

I applaud Governor Brown for investing an additional $50 million in Economic and Workforce Development programs offered through California’s community colleges. Although these are one-time funds, this commitment to increasing support for student success and efforts to close workforce gaps for underrepresented students will help to improve and expand CTE programs currently offered at LBCC and meet regional market demands and help local economies thrive. I am pleased that the Governor continues to seek ways to spur innovations and student success and am delighted that his innovation fund now includes focus on increasing community college transfers through local partnerships. Long Beach City College has long championed efforts to increase student success and equitable outcomes and supports the $200-million investment in student success. LBCC looks forward to working with the Governor to improve outcomes for all students. The Governor's proposal to erase the wall of debt by restoring nearly $600 million in deferred funds owed to community colleges and to tame the wild budget swings by creating a rainy-day fund are both welcome news for community colleges because they will stabilize apportionment funding and will allow colleges to prepare and implement annual budgets with a greater sense of certainty. Overall, the Governor’s budget will advance California by allowing community colleges to educate more students and help to build the competitive workforce required to maintain California's leading place in the global economy.

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Neil D. Morrison, P.E., who joined the Long Beach Harbor Department in August 2009 as director of Engineering Design, was promoted May 12 by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners to assistant managing director to oversee the Harbor’s engineering-design and maintenance divisions. Morrison’s new post was created as part of the ongoing reorganization of the Engineering Bureau, to better guide the construction and maintenance of the Port of Long Beach’s terminals, roads, bridges and other infrastructure, according to the Port. In addition to his duties as director of the Engineering Design Division, Morrison since March has also served as acting director of maintenance for the Port. He has 35 years of experience as a civil engineer and executive overseeing and guiding design and construction projects for both the private and public sectors. The Engineering Design Division is critical to the development and renovation of the Port and Courtesy Port of LB Neil D. Morrison the maintenance of roads, wharfs, utilities, storm drains and other Port-owned improvements, according to the Port of Long Beach. The Maintenance Division is also responsible for upkeep of Portowned infrastructure including, but not limited to, buildings, roadways, utilities, landscaping and lighting, and it runs the Port’s vehicle fleet. Morrison is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and he earned an MBA from the University of Redlands. He is a licensed civil engineer in three states, including California. Source: Port of LB

Congressmember Lowenthal awarded gold Mouse for Congressional website

Congressmember Alan Lowenthal has been awarded the Gold Mouse Award by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for having one of the best Congressional websites on Capitol Hill. Lowenthal’s website, lowenthal.house.gov, received one of 12 Gold Mouse awards handed out to Members of the House, and is the only freshman website to win a Gold level award. “I think of my website as a virtual office,” Lowenthal said. “It allows me to hear from my constituents, interact with them, and provide help and information, in some cases, much quicker than through my physical offices. It is one of the most critical tools at my disposal. I’m proud that CMF has recognized the hard work that my office puts into keeping the website fresh, friendly, and functional.” The biennial Gold Mouse Awards “provide guidance to Members of Congress on using the Internet to enhance communication and promote citizen engagement by identifying best practices that can serve as models,” according to the foundation announcement. The foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on improving congressional operations and enhancing citizen engagement. Bradford Fitch, CMF president and CEO, praised the winners of the 113th Congress Gold Mouse Awards as “admirable examples of the true spirit of public service. These legislators not only improve their own standing with their constituents, they benefit the entire Congress. The winners of the CMF Gold Mouse Awards are to be congratulated by their constituents, applauded by advocates of good government, and emulated by congressional colleagues.”

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WALKABOUT What Downtown Long Beach walking tour Who Hosted by Long Beach Heritage Where WPA Mural on the Promenade When Saturday, May 17 from 9am to 11:30am More Info Cost is $10. Tickets can be purchased in advance at lbheritage.org .

AN EASY FIX What Spay/neuter event Who Hosted by Fix Long Beach Where Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St. When Saturday, May 17 from 10am to 5pm More Info Visit fixlongbeach.com .

PAVEMENT PEDALERS What Neighborhood bike ride Who Hosted by Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association Where The ride leaves from Georgie's Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave. When Sunday, May 18 at 1 pm More Info All ages are welcome. Helmets are required by law for children under 18.

MUSIC IN THE AIR What Choir and orchestra concert Who Hosted by the Friends of Music at California Heights United Methodist Church Where 3759 Orange Ave. When Sunday, May 18 at 3pm More Info Visit calheightssumc.org or call (562) 595-1996. Childcare provided. A HEALTHY OUTLOOK What Weekly meetings on anxiety, anger and depression Who Hosted by Recovery International Where Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark St., Lakewood When Every Tuesday at 1:30pm More Info Call Bob at (562) 343-5195 or visit lowselfhelpsystems.org .

GOING GLOBAL What Export workshop Who Hosted by the Port of Long Beach Where Ontario Convention Center, 2000 East Convention Center Way, Ontario When Wednesday, May 21 from 8am to noon More Info Free event includes breakfast; parking is $9. Register at polb.com/may21workshop .

WHAT’S GOOD IN THE ‘HOOD? What Community meeting Who Hosted by the Los Cerritos and Sleepy Hollow neighborhood associations Where Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave. When 6:30pm to 8pm on Thursday, May 22 More Info Main topics will be: current status of the former Ralph’s market property; an update on crime, including auto thefts and robberies; and the future of the uptown farmers market. Email countryclubmanorassociation@gmail.com . EXPORT ADVICE What “Increase Your Agribusiness Through Exporting” lecture Who Hosted by the Port of Long Beach Where International Agri-Center, 4500 S. Laspina, Tulare When Tuesday, June 3 from 8am to 11:30am More Info Free event includes complimentary continental breakfast and parking. Register at polb.com/june3workshop .

BEST FOOT FORWARD What 4th annual memorial 5k run/walk for childhood-cancer awareness Who Hosted by the parents of Jalen and and Breanna Thayer Where Patrick Henry Elementary School, 3720 Canehill Ave. When Saturday, June 7 at 7am More Info Cost before May 18 is from $3 to $12. Cost after May 18 is from $3 to $17. Visit havefaithbestrong.org .

SOMETHING FISHY What 27th annual seafood fest Who Hosted by Propeller Club, ILWU, POLB, POLA Where San Pedro Fish Market, 1190 Nagoya Way (Berth 78), San Pedro When Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm More Info Tickets are $40 per person and available by calling (818) 9512842, by emailing propellerclub.lalb@verizon.net or by contacting local ILWU offices. No children under 16 will be admitted to the event. UPSIDE-DOWN FROWNS What Free day of dental care for children Who Hosted by FUNtastic Dental and Orthodontics Where 2700 N. Bellflower Blvd. Suite 217 When Thursday, July 31 from 7am to 5pm More Info Children under 18 who are uninsured or unable able to afford dental care are invited. Visit funtasticdental.com .

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Meet your candidates

Among the oﬃces on the Long Beach ballot for the June 3 Statewide Direct Primary election will be the 70th District State Assembly seat, as well as the runoﬀ elections for mayor and city attorney. e signal Tribune requested that each of the candidates seeking those seats

submit information on his or her campaign, the results of which are published below, in the order in which we received them by email. We asked the candidates to limit their nonprofit/professional affiliations and endorsments to five each and their goals if elected/platform to 150 words.

to register to vote, visit sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_vr.htm .

State Assembly District 70

John goya Party affiliation republican Age 55 years residing in city or district you are seeking to represent 11 years Previous offices held n/A Occupation COO WestOceanMD (WC Occupational Clinic) education new Jersey institute of technology– B.S. Chemical engineering Family information Single nonprofit/professional affiliations republican Jewish Coalition rotary Club of Long Beach Century Club of Long Beach CA republican national Hispanic Assembly (rnHA)treasurer Long Beach republican national Hispanic Assembly (LBrnHA)- President goals if elected/platform My goals are to create jobs now, by lowering taxes and energy costs. Suggest changes to labor rule permitting a four-day work week/10-hour day with regular pay. is will improve quality of life for families and improve productivity. Protect Prop 13, develop new working energy sources, establish a strong water supply program, plus rebuild interstate roads. revamp the CA healthcare system and ensure quality care for all patients and fair payment to medical providers. Audit every penny of education funding, post results for public viewing. School courses for trade, art, music and sports must be offered. it is crucial that pupils be prepared for today’s competitive workplace. Student expenses lowered and kept affordable. CA should have good-paying jobs available to ensure people reside in our communities. i want no-kill shelters in CA and will work with Stayin' Alive Long Beach to get this done. endorsements (limit to top five) Howard Jarvis taxpayers Association earth Dr. reese Halter– broadcaster, writer, distinguished conservation biologist and educator Stayin' Alive Long Beach Pat Boone– singer, actor, writer, political activist Pat Bunn– young republican Campaign website johngoya.com

Suja Lowenthal

Patrick O’Donnell

Party affiliation Democratic Party Age 44 years residing in city or district you are seeking to represent Long Beach resident for 18 years Previous offices held Long Beach City Councilmember, District 2 (2006-present) Long Beach unified School District (2001-2006) Occupation government and community relations manager, Big Blue Bus, City of Santa Monica education university of California, Los Angeles, bachelor of arts degreee in economics; California State university Los Angeles, MBA; university of Southern California, doctorate in policy, planning and development Family information Mother to 11-year-old son, Avi nonprofit/professional affiliations Board member, Heal the Bay; uSC Center for Sustainable Cities, Board of Advisors goals if elected/platform My top three priorities are the creation and protection of middle-class jobs; reversing the tide of school drop-outs; and ending the endless debate and false choice between protecting the environment and improving the economy. My work for the environment has won the endorsement of the California League of Conservation voters. My persistence in pursuit of equality has won me the support of the national Women’s Political Caucus. i have the support of every local Democratic club that has made an official endorsement. Business leaders support my platform for making California the nation’s home for advanced manufacturing and new blue-collar jobs. As a member of the Budget Oversight Committee, i made the tough decisions that kept Long Beach out of bankruptcy. i know California can lower the cost of college. raise the fines on polluters. increase our use of renewable energy. Decrease our crime rates. Hold the line on taxes and demand excellence in our schools. together, we will make California better. endorsements State Senator ricardo Lara equality California California League of Conservation voters (CLCv) Los Angeles County young Democrats (LACyD) national Women’s Political Caucus (nWPC) Campaign website sujalowenthal.org

Party affiliation Democrat Age 48 years residing in city or district you are seeking to represent 25-plus years Previous offices held Long Beach City Council, 4th District (2004– present) Occupation Classroom teacher, teaching high school u.S. government education BA & MA from California State university Long Beach Family information Married to wife Jennifer, two schoolage daughters and puppy (Puffin) nonprofit/professional affiliations Minnie gant PtA, Sierra Club, Surfrider Foundation, California teachers Association goals if elected/platform Our schools are our future, and we need to make sure that all students have the opportunities to succeed in college or their career by providing adequate funding to schools and affordable access to community colleges and universities. Jobs are the cornerstone of our economy. i will make job training and creating a top priority in Sacramento, making sure our schools, community colleges and universities are providing relevant, applicable training for the jobs of the 21st century. i will also fight to streamline and simplify the regulations and requirements for opening a business in our state and fight for smart re-investment in our infrastructure and highway system. Safe neighborhoods. On the council i helped contribute to Long Beach’s dramatic reduction in crime, and i will continue to be an unflagging advocate for the safety of our neighborhoods, giving our front-line police officers and firefighters the tools they need to keep us safe. endorsements Democratic Party Sierra Club Mayor Bob Foster Long Beach Firefighters Association et m Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenr u o “A G ifting G king thal a B ” & pany Com

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Damon Dunn Party affiliation independent Age 38 years residing in Long Beach ree Previous offices held n/A Occupation real-estate investor education BA in public policy, Stanford university Family information Single, 6-year-old daughter nonprofit/professional affiliations Long Beach rotary Faculty Fellow CSuLB Board of Directors LBuSD education Foundation Founder of Long Beach College Prep Academy goals if elected/platform Commitment to fiscal responsibility: i will commit to maintaining a balanced budget and not committing to ongoing expenses with one-time revenues. Further, i will continue to seek ways to make government more efficient, in order to improve the delivery of services to Long Beach residents. growing our economy: e next mayor will need to be a catalyst to grow our economy so that we can pay for public safety, infrastructure and city services. i will provide the business acumen to assess every developable property and create a plan, evaluate our industry clusters and define strategic goals to leverage those clusters to create jobs. Make Long Beach more business-friendly: We need to implement an exit survey for businesses that interact with our city for development permits, business licenses, conditional-use permits, inspections… e data will allow us to make informed decisions and develop intelligent solutions to correcting our course. endorsements Long Beach Firefighters Association Long Beach Chamber of Commerce City Manager (ret.) Jerry Miller Long Beach Fire Chief (ret.) Harold Omel Commander Long Beach Police Department (ret.) Charles Parks Campaign website damondunn.com

Party affiliation Democratic Age 36 years residing in city or district you are seeking to represent 19 Previous offices held vice mayor and 1st District councilmember Occupation vice Mayor/educator education i hold a doctorate in higher education, a master’s degree in communication management, and a bachelor’s degree in communication studies. nonprofit/professional affiliations Children today, Board member university of Southern California, Alumni Association California State university, Alumni Association goals if elected/platform i’m ready to move Long Beach forward with a robust plan for economic development and job creation. i want to attract business from all over the world and the region. e creation of new jobs will give this city’s economic base the financial resources to provide city services. i also want to continue our strong and responsible fiscal policy. We have gone from pension abuses to pension reform and from budget deficits to budget surpluses. We are also experiencing the lowest level of crime in 41 years. education is also critical to our city. i’d like to link our elementary and high school system to college and universities, to create educational pathways for students to follow and succeed. i strongly believe that our best days are ahead of us. endorsements (limit to top five) Mayor Bob Foster, Long Beach LA Supervisor Don Knabe Congressman Alan Lowenthal Board of education President John Mcginnis Long Beach unified School District Campaign website robertgarcia.com

Long Beach City Attorney (run-oﬀ )

James Johnson Party affiliation Democrat Age 36 years residing in Long Beach Lifelong resident of Long Beach Previous offices held Long Beach City Councilmember Occupation teach criminal and business law at CSuLB and serve as Long Beach City Councilmember education Poly H.S.; Harvard university, B.A. in economics; u.C. Berkeley School of Law, J.D. Family information Married to nicole Altamirano, with twins eodore and Maria elena nonprofit/professional affiliations executive Board Member, Southern California Association of governments; First vice President, gateway Cities Council of governments; Alternate Member, 710 Project Committee; Chair, transportation and infrastructure Committee of the City Council; and Member of the Long Beach Bar Association goals if elected/platform Long Beach, it is time for you to choose your city attorney. We need a proven leader in this position, somebody who can stand up to the special interests and fight for you. As city attorney, i will communicate with residents throughout the city about how this position can improve their quality of life. i will be a proactive city attorney who protects public funds so they are there for vital services. i will properly advise the City Council to avoid contract abuses that have cost our city hundreds of millions of dollars in the past and led to reductions in police services, parks, and libraries. Finally, i will aggressively combat public nuisances. Such nuisances can deteriorate the quality of life in our neighborhoods and lead to more serious issues if le unaddressed. us, i will make the abatement of such public nuisances a high priority. endorsements endorsed by Congressmembers Alan Lowenthal and Janice Hahn, L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer, all five LBuSD Board Members, and former California State Bar President Seth Hufstedler Campaign website johnsonforcityattorney.com

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Charles Parkin Party affiliation independent Age 56 years residing in Long Beach 56 Previous offices held Long Beach City attorney Occupation Long Beach city attorney education graduated cum laude from Pacific Coast university, School of Law and received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from California State university, Long Beach Family information Married to terese (Schneeweis) Parkin 36 years, three adult children and one grandchild nonprofit/professional affiliations Admitted to practice in California and before the united States District Court for the Central District, the ninth Circuit Court of Appeal and the united States Supreme Court Board of governors (two terms) on the Long Beach Bar Association– member since 1995 Member of the City Attorney Association of Los Angeles County (CAALAC) and the California Bar Association Public Law Section President and chairman of the Board of the Long Beach City employees Federal Credit union– a 300-million-dollar-plus financial institution; served as volunteer since 1998 goals if elected/platform it is critical to realize how vast the city attorney’s legal responsibilities are and why experienced legal leadership– not party lines– is absolutely mandatory for this elected position. e city attorney provides legal advice to: the Port of Long Beach; the Airport; the gas, Oil, and Water, and Health Departments; the Queen Mary; and the Convention Center. Providing counsel to this wide range of departments requires seasoned experience in the specialized practice of municipal law. at has been my area of expertise for nearly 20 years. My opponent has no municipal law experience. is coming year will bring a great deal of change to the City. e new mayor and five new Councilmembers all deserve experienced legal guidance when putting forth their vision in July. Leroy Doyle 88 is isn't about me or my opponent; this is about protecting Long Beach with the raymond Hurley 31 expertise that it takes to do it right. Barton Bakker 50 Mary grant 94 endorsements Stanojka Pantich 85 Former California governor george Deukmejian Mary McKenna 87 Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey nell Merrifield 94 Former Long Beach Mayor Beverly O’neill Henry van Oudheusden 62 eighteen Long Beach City Councilmembers (current, elect, and former) Herman Mintz 72 Catherine Langhammer 60 Long Beach Police Officers Association Joanne ritter 77 Campaign website parkincityattorney.com Michael rubly 44 Dorothy Woods 89 Sharon Simrin 67 robert tanner 69 Dennis rucks 79 Hilda Brown 89 vasil Kallco 57 Christine roy 62

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EYE ON CRIME Residential burglary 5:11pm- 3600 block Magnolia Ave.

Crimes reported by LBPD Council Districts 6, 7 & 8

Thursday, May 8 Grand theft auto 1pm- 4900 block Ruth Ave.

Grand theft auto 10pm- 3700 block Walnut Ave.

Grand theft auto 11pm- 2200 block M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.

Commercial robbery 4:04pm- 1900 block Lemon Ave.

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Sunday, May 11 Grand theft auto 2am- 3600 block Gundry Ave.

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Battery 10:53am- 200 block E. 49th St.

Thursday, May 8 Grand theft auto 1:44am- Walnut Ave./E. 28th St.

Stolen vehicle recovered 12:40pm- 2700 block De Forest Ave.

Elder/dependent adult cruelty 10:24pm- 2200 block Legion Dr.

Battery 11:16am- 2500 block Lime Ave.

Residential burglary 4:24pm- 2300 block Myrtle Ave.

Grand theft auto 9pm- 3400 block Linden Ave.

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Great bodily injury to animal left unattended in vehicle 2:54pm- 2800 block Junipero Ave.

Grand theft auto 9am- 2000 block E. 27th St.

Grand theft auto 2:30pm- E. Burnett St./Locust Ave.

Grand theft 2:56pm- E. 32nd St./Lewis Ave.

Forgery 4:36pm- 2100 block E. 21st St.

Auto burglary 7:25am- 1400 block E. Willow St.

Monday, May 12 Battery 7:22am- 2000 block Lime Ave.

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MAY 16, 2014

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tour to highlight distinctive architecture of six homes

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The Devereaux House, which will be among those featured in the 2014 Great Homes Tour, was completed in 1925 and purchased by the current owner’s parents in 1946. It features extensive use of gumwood, found in the molding, the front door, and in a stairway leading to the second floor. The office, originally a breakfast room, is called “the magic mirror room” because of the use of mirrors to make the space appear bigger. The ceiling was lowered and the roof raised in order to add a room above. Edward Killingsworth, a nationally renowned architect and a professional acquaintance of the owner’s father, designed the desk in the office. Once a year, the nonprofit Long Beach Heritage invites the public to view some of the unique homes that make up the city’s architectural history. For the 2014 Great Homes Tour on Sunday, June 1 from noon to 5pm, six homes of distinctive architectural character will take the spotlight. Docents will highlight the interior and exterior features and history of each home. The homes presented this year are: • A fully restored, turn-of-the-century manse with exceptional interiors once the home of Long Beach Mayor Ray C. Kealer. It is currently located in the historic Willmore district but originally constructed farther downtown. • An Italian Renaissance home with original detailing circa 1927. The home has been with the same family for many years. • A 1920s Spanish revival located in the beachside community of Bluff Park that is featured in the Showtime series Dexter. • A suburban home built in 1956 that was designed by the architect Edward Killingsworth, for Mrs. Burt Galleher. Flanking wings add an uncommon detail that integrates the home’s interior and exterior. • A Naples home representative of the canal lifestyle. This three-level home of 3,000 square feet was custom built with three bedrooms and four bathrooms. Posters by 20th-century contemporary artist Leonardo Cappiello and an array of glass pieces bring this home to life. • A Naples Yacht Club contemporary that features multiple outdoor living spaces, sun-drenched living room and kitchen, and uncompromised views of the canal.

The tour allows a limited number of people. Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for non-members through PayPal (via lbheritage.org), or checks can be mailed to Long Beach Heritage, PO Box 92521, Long Beach, CA 90809 with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Tickets, maps and instructions will be mailed if the order is received by May 26. Thereafter, paid tickets will be held in will call, where they may be picked up between 11:30am and 2pm on Sunday, June 1. Net proceeds from this event will benefit the historic Bembridge House. MORE INFORMATION lbheritage.org (562) 493-7019

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Aidan Harper, an 8th-grade student at Hughes Middle School, created this art piece to display the number of single-use plastic drink bottles consumed on campus each week.

eighth-grader creates environmentally conscious art piece to show students how many water bottles they consume weekly

To raise awareness of avoidable plastic waste, Hughes Middle School student Aidan Harper created a sculptural display of the single-use plastic drink bottles consumed on campus each week. The 8th-grader spearheaded the exhibit after discovering that the campus consumes almost: 190 single-use drink bottles a day; 950 bottles a week; 3,800 bottles a month; and 38,000 bottles a school year. This consumption rate follows national trends, according to Cathy Procopio, who serves as the adviser of the school’s environmental club, Hughes Green Team. Procopio cited statistics from the City of Santa Monica’s resource document Tap It: 10 Reasons to Drink Tap Water, which states that Americans consume 1,500 single-use water bottles every second and that 17-million barrels of oil are consumed in the process of producing these bottles. As part of the exhibit experience or in their science classes, students can pledge to reduce their use of single-use drink bottles, Procopio said. Harper, a member of the school’s Green Team and a Youth Corps leader with the local nonprofit Grades of

Green, is also working to facilitate students bringing reusable water bottles to school by raising money to install two “hydration stations” on campus. The stations are special water fountains fitted with a spigot for filling reusable water bottles. He and his Green Team-mates are also selling reusable stainless steel water bottles, as well as hosting a campus fund drive, asking families to donate $1– the average cost of a single-use drink bottle– towards purchasing the new hydration stations. He has received support for the project from his club, the PTA, friends and neighbors, and the

school, Procopio said. He has just under $3,000 to raise. Community members who would like to contribute to the cause can send donations to the school: attention Angela De Jesus, banker, Hughes Middle School, 3846 California Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807. Checks should be written to “the Long Beach Education Foundation,” with “Hughes Goes Green– Hydration Station” in the memo field. For more information about the exhibit or the hydration-station project, contact Procopio at (562) 673-2401. Source: Hughes Middle School

The water-bottle display is featured prominently at Hughes’s entrance.

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Pride parade Ocean Boulevard, between Lindero and Alamitos avenues, will be Pride central on Sunday, May 18 for the 31st Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Parade, which, this year, will celebrate the theme “Reflections of Pride.” Kicking off the parade will be the Grand Parade Marshal Ross Mathews, best known as “Ross the Intern” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Selected as the Morris Kight Political Grand Marshal is Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, who has been a vocal supporter of the gay community. The Female Community Grand Marshal is community servant and non-violence advocate Giovanna Martinez. The Male Community Grand Marshal is

Non-violence advocate Giovanna Martinez

community leader and co-owner of Hamburger Mary’s, Dale Warner. Chosen for the Whitey Littlefield Community BridgeBuilding Award is Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell. The Grand Marshal Special Recognition is The Center of Long Beach’s youth-program manager Kyle Bullock. The former Miss Nicaragua International, Indira Rojas Calderon, will also participate in the parade. Calderon is visiting the United States for an upcoming movie project and contacted the Pride parade organizers in hopes of supporting the LGBT community in America. “I am thrilled to be a part of one of the world’s largest gay parades,” Calderon said. “In my

Hamburger Mary’s co-owner Dale Warner

Long Beach Police Chief The Center youth program Jim McDonnell manager Kyle Bullock

country, individuals and communities still face widespread discrimination, as well as human-rights violations based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. Being in this parade is my way of breaking down barriers and standing up for all of Nicaragua. I hope that other international pageant representatives follow.” Over the last several years, the Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Festival & Parade has become the third-largest in the nation, now attracting over 80,000 participants over the two-day celebration, according to the event’s organizers. More than 200 marching groups and floats comprise the parade entries representing various religious, human-service, governmental and social organizations.

The parade alone attracts over 40,000 spectators along its route, and it is telecast to over 37 local, national and international media links, according to organizers. At 10am Sunday, on Ocean Boulevard between Junipero and Cherry avenues, the pre-parade show will include performances by LA Cheer and the Hamburger Mary’s Brunchettes. There will also be prize giveaways that include free Long Beach Pride Festival tickets, tee shirts and more. At 10:30am, the parade will kick off, with over 150 entries. This year’s street closures will be along Ocean Boulevard and are as follows: 5am from Redondo to Lindero avenues; 8am from Lindero to Cherry avenues; and

Former Miss Nicaragua Indira Rojas Calderon

8:30am from Cherry to Alamitos avenues and around the curve to Broadway. No selling of food, merchandise, drinks, or alcoholic beverages is allowed on the parade route.

Pride festival This year’s Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Celebration will take place Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 from 11am to 11pm along Shoreline Drive. The celebration will include six large dance and performance areas. For more information visit longbeachpride.com or call (562) 987-9191. Source: LB Lesbian & Gay Pride

Pride run to beneﬁt local LgBt youth

The Shoreline Frontrunners of Long Beach, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary, will present the 22nd Long Beach Pride Run 5K Race/Walk and 10K Race on Sunday, May 18 at 8am, taking place on the Long Beach Shoreline Bike Path starting at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Junipero Avenue. The race entry fee is $40 on the day of the race. Discounts are available for students (with valid ID) and new members. Late registration and participant check-in begin at 6:45am on race day. All participants must cross the finish line by 9:30am in order to accommodate the Long Beach Pride Parade. Like last year, the run features team registration and chip timing by RaceWire. For more information regarding team registration, parking, street closures and festival and parade time, visit shorelinefrontrunners.org/long-beach-pride-run . The race awards ceremony will begin at 9:30am on the bluff at Junipero Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. Funds raised by the run support Long Beach and Orange County LGBT youth, education, and health organizations. The 2013 beneficiaries included the CARE Program at St. Mary Medical Center, the Center Long Beach, the AIDS Food Store of Long Beach, the Cal State Long Beach LGBT Resource Center, the Center Orange County, and the Cypress College LGBT Support Club. The beneficiaries will receive their gifts at the 9:30am awards ceremony. For information on individual or business sponsorships for the 2014 Pride Run, email Assaf Weinberg at sfr-vicepresident@shorelinefrontrunners.org . All donations are tax-deductible. Source: Shoreline Frontrunners

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Funds raised by the 22nd Long Beach Pride Run 5K Race/Walk and 10K Race support Long Beach and Orange County LGBT youth, education and health organizations.

Animal-advocacy groups collaborating to oﬀer lower-cost adoption in honor of Pride week

As a part of Pride Week and the Pre-Pride Festival events, Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA) is partnering with Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Inc., Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) and spcaLA in offering reduced-cost adoptions at the P.D. Pitchfork Companion Animal Village for three days, through May 16. All adoption fees will be reduced by $50 to encourage placing homeless pets into loving, forever homes. 2201 East Willow Suite St., G in Signal Hill The four groups are collaborating to encourage pet adoptions, thus reducing the number of homeless 562.595.0210 | Sushi, Tempura, & Traditional Favorites animals in the LBACS shelter. “Our theme ‘Reflections of Pride’ talks about our history, our past and our future,” said Jacqueline Case of LBLGP, Inc. “I think since Long Beach is such a pet-friendly city, it only seems right to have such an event for our pre-Pride Festival event.” FOLBA President Bob Carlton praised the benefits of adoption. “Pet adoptions have many rewards for all involved,” he said. “The adopter, the animal, the shelter animals and our community all benefit from these adoptions. Beyond a doubt, adoptions are the right and humane thing to do.” For more information, contact Carlton at (562) 988-7647 or info@folba.org .

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All three hosts at parade central are former Long Beach Gay Pride Pageant winners, including: Jewels, who produces and hosts dozens of events, shows, and fundraisers throughout Southern California; Big Dee, a Lady Gaga impersonator; and Sasha Scarlett, the comedic tour-deforce and Emmy-nominated actress who has hosted many Pride events including

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The Junior League of Long Beach (JLLB) will honor JLLB member and longtime community volunteer Avalon Hill with its Helen D. Newcomb Award at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 21at the organization’s Annual Installation and Awards Dinner. Hill will also be honored at the JLLB Sustainer Annual Meeting on May 29. The Helen D. Newcomb Award was established in 1996 to honor Helen Newcomb, who served in 1931 and 1932 as the first president of JLLB. The award is given annually to a member who embodies the League’s mission and serves as a role model and mentor to other members. “Avalon Hill perfectly embodies the mission and spirit of the Junior League and has never wavered in her support of our members,” said the JLLB President Andrea Gunn Eaton. “She serves the League even to this day as the current advisor to our training team, where, among other things, she provides expert guidance on our Learning Partners mentoring program. Avalon is an inspiration to us all, and we are proud to honor her commitments to voluntarism, to civic leadership, and most of all to the League and its members with our highest award.” Hill has been a member of JLLB since 1980 and led the organization as president in 1990 and 1991. Within the League, she also served as community vice president and was key to the success of many JLLB projects and initiatives, including the Woman to Woman substance-abuse recovery program, Parent Survival, the Training Team, Facilitator Core and Casa Youth Shelter, according to the JLLB.

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From Cramps to Cadillac tramps LB photographer focuses in on giving exposure to obscure punk bands

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Recently, I received a letter here at the office that was handwritten on purple construction paper. (In this age of digital communication, that’s one way to grab my attention.) The snail-mailed note was from a Kirk Dominguez, who’d written, “Yo, Cory Bilicko. Check it out, man. I’ve got a bunch of prints at the Blackbird Café, 3405 Orange Ave. Mostly a combination of stuff I shot in my youth– as a punker– and my current work, mostly portraits of artists. Hope you can check it out.” Included with the letter were several postcards with blackand-white shots of punk bands like The Cramps and The Earwigs. I contacted him at the email

address he’d provided on that purple paper, and we set up a lunch meeting at Blackbird. As we sat amidst the flurry of the Tuesday lunch rush there, hanging just above Dominguez’s impressively robust salt-andpepper locks was a print of a photo he’d taken of the band Nirvana, just a year or two shy of their propulsion into fame and household-name status. Though he’s shot some acts that fanatics of punk and the L.A. rock scene would certainly know (The Melvins, Social Distortion, Devo, Green Day), he’s particularly interested in capturing groups before they really catch fire.

How and why did you come to begin taking photos of rock bands? At an early age I was heavily influenced by the rock mags of

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the late ‘70s, like Creem, Bomp, Slash, Flipside, NoMag. I always felt the photographers walked away with the prize. And the whole beauty of punk rock was that there were no boundaries– no boundaries between the band and the audience. So, taking a camera to a gig and shooting pictures was easy, accepted and ever approved. Back then at least. And even encouraged.

What would you say is the first meaningful photo you took of a band? Good question. I shot a lot of real cool bands, [but] I’d have to say the first time I was truly excited about looking at my developed negatives was the Dead Kennedys at the Balboa Theatre, circa 1985. That band always brought out a wild combination of jocks, punks and general freaks. The show was chaos per-

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Who was the most difficult band to photograph? Well, each and every band has their own personal quirks. Sometimes you come across a band where everyone is super friendly and cooperative, except for that one member that can’t be found or is chasing skirt. But, the band that remains clear in my mind for [being] difficult to corral was Gwar. It was on their debut tour. They had about nine people on stage, and I wanted all nine in the picture. I would get five or six together, then one would wander off. I must have spent over an hour out in the freezing cold trying to get them together.

So, how many bands would you say you've photographed? Oh jeez, I have no clue. Hundreds, I’d imagine. And, when you’re not photographing bands, what are you shooting? My children, car accidents, bartenders, local celebrities, women’s legs and cockroaches. Not at the same time, mind you.

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Tell me about the car accidents, women’s legs and cockroaches. I’ve always had a fascination with car accidents. The weight of metal multiplied by the velocity it’s traveling and add to that the vulnerability of human flesh. Sometimes I wish I was a crimeinvestigation photographer. Nothing more appealing to me than a set of nicely shaped female legs. I’m actually working on designing wallpaper solely using women’s legs. My obsession with cockroaches is deep-rooted and probably stems from racial tensions I felt as a child. I associate cockroaches with my people, Mexicans. Because we’re brown, no one wants us around, we’ve been here forever, you can’t get rid of us, and we’re not going anywhere.

So, when you are photographing bands, what do you try to achieve in your photos? Umm...depends. Three are two basic approaches I take when documenting a band. Number one– capture the band in their immediate location at the continued on page 15

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moment. Like, say, a NYC band playing here in LBC in front of Alex’s Bar. That’s kind of cool, you know? It dates the band in your back yard. Number two–

other times I come up with a wild idea, and then I locate the perfect band for the picture. Like, the picture I took of The Thingz fully dressed and waisthigh in the ocean. That image is strong.

Sonic Youth is one of my alltime favorites. Tell me about when you photographed them. Sonic Youth are also one of my all-time faves. First time I shot them was in 1986 on the Sister tour. They played at the Scream Club. I think Firehose opened. Again, I remember this one; they were very loud, dark and brooding. Then I saw them again on the Daydream Nation tour at the Roxy. That was a little more pop.

Jazz and blues fest to feature grammy winner Poncho Sanchez

The public is invited to the third annual Latin Jazz and Blues Festival in north Long Beach at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., on Saturday, May 24 to enjoy music, food and vendor booths, a Healthy Kids Zone and more. This year’s lineup will feature Grammy Award-winning Latin jazz bandleader Poncho Sanchez, DW3, The Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band, and Boxcar 7. “This new North Long Beach tradition is a great opportunity to unite the community around music that we all love and enjoy,” said 9th District Councilmember Steven Neal. “We have great talent, great food, fun activities for the whole family. The theme for this year is ‘Jazz and Unity for a Healthy Community,’ highlighting the importance of healthy eating and active lifestyles for our families.” The festival is sponsored by: the Port of Long Beach; The Coalition for a Healthy North Long Beach; RMD Group; the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine; the Long Beach Firefighters Association; and the Long Beach Police Officers Association. The festival will take place from 2pm to 8pm. The event is free to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, call (562) 570-6137 or e-mail district9@longbeach.gov . Source: 9th District Council office

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My editor and I actually interviewed them on this tour. I remember I was kind of butthurt because they mostly addressed his questions and before I knew it, [Sonic Youth guitarist/singer] Thurston [Moore] and Al, Flipside [fanzine] editor, were deep in conversation about obscure 1977 punk rock! Last time I shot them was at the Hollywood Palladium. Nirvana opened. That was on the Goo tour.

Is there a particular band you've wanted to shoot but haven’t yet? Some bands I wish I would have shot in their infant stages, yes. Opal is one of them. But, in all honesty, its not about shooting big and famous acts. It’s about discovering them in tiny clubs. That’s what truly excites me.

Dominguez’s work can be seen, along with photos by Jenn JKX Kitner, at Blackbird Café, 3405 Orange Ave., in an exhibit entitled Snapshots from the Epicenter.

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CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST4648 PuBlIC NoTICE NoTICE oF PuBlIC HEARING BY THE CITY oF SIGNAl HIll CITY CouNCIl SIGNAL HILL CITY CoUNCIL CHAMBeR 2175 CHeRRY AveNUe

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To CoNSIDeR: ADoPTIoN oF A ReSoLUTIoN oF THe CITY CoUNCIL oF THe CITY oF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFoRNIA, AMeNDING THe exISTING SCHeDULe oF FeeS AND CHARGeS FoR vARIoUS CITY USeR FeeS

The City of Signal Hill has conducted an analysis of the services it provides, the costs reasonably borne in providing those services, the beneficiaries of those services and the revenues produced by those paying fees and charges for special services. The City Council adopted Resolution 2013-08603 revising those fees and charges at a public meeting that was held on August 20, 2013. The City Council will consider the adoption of a Resolution amending certain City fees and charges, and establishing a fee schedule for all City User Fees at a public hearing to be held on May 20, 2014.

Data is available from the City Clerk indicating the amount of the cost, or estimated cost, required to provide the services for which the fees or service charges are levied, and the revenue sources anticipated to provide the services, including General Fund revenues. ANY PeRSoNS DeSIRING ADDITIoNAL INFoRMATIoN SHoULD CoNTACT TeRRI MARSH, ADMINISTRATIve SeRvICeS oFFICeR, AT (562) 989-7319 PoSTeD: May 9, 2014

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CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST4649 NoTICE INVITING BIDS

A-1 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, California, until 10:00 a.m. on May 28, 2014 and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read for the “City Hall and Community Center HvAC Replacement Project, No. 608”, in accordance with the Specifications therefore. Bids must be made on the forms provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, marked "Bid for," followed by the title of the project and the date and hour for submitting bids. Bids are required for the entire work as described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications.

The work to be accomplished under this contract includes the removal and disposal of the existing HvAC units and replacement with 10 ton 12.3 eeR heat pump package units including new 100 amp electrical disconnects and necessary duct work one each at City Hall (2175 Cherry Avenue) and at Community Center (1780 e. Hill Street).

A-2 All work must be completed within seventy (70) calendar days after receipt by the Contractor of the notice to proceed from the City. The contract documents, which include the Specifications, may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Department of Finance for $20, or $25 if requested by mail. The documents are entitled “City Hall and Community Center HvAC Replacement Project, No. 608.”

A-3 Bids will not be received unless they are made on a proposal form furnished in the Contract Documents by the City of Signal Hill. each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified check, cashier's check or bidder's bond, made payable to the City of Signal Hill for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the Contract.

A-4 All bids are to be compared on the basis of the lump sum or itemized bid items shown in the Bid Schedule(s). Bids will not be accepted from the contractors who are not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Contractor shall be required to possess a Class B or Class 20 license the time the contract is awarded.

A-5 Attention is directed to the provision in Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code of the State of California concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor of any subcontractor under the Contractor.

A-9 The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and said bonds shall be secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill.

A-11 Site walk throughs will only be conducted on May 14 and May 21, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Site walk throughs will begin at the Public Works Counter within City Hall (2175 Cherry Avenue). By order of the City of Signal Hill.

Posted at Signal Hill City Hall on: May 8, 2014 Published in the Signal Tribune on: May 9 and 16, 2014

TST4652 BoND CoNSTRuCTIoN ouTREACH PREQuAlIFICATIoN WoRKSHoPS

Cerritos Community College District (“District”) is inviting all interested licensed contractors, who wish to learn the requirements to be eligible to bid on District public works construction projects, to attend an outreach workshop. The District is interested in local business participation for their bond construction projects and, with the assistance of its program manager Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., will be hosting two contractor outreach workshops for Spring/Summer 2014. The workshops will detail the formal prequalification process for select trades and the informal prequalification process for all interested contractors. The workshops are also designed to assist contractors on the key points for submitting a successful prequalification package for formal bids. The outreach workshops will be held at Cerritos College in the Teleconference Center (LC155) located at 11110 Alondra Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 and are scheduled as follows: Friday, May 30, 2014 from 10:00 – 11:00 am Friday, June 6, 2014 from 10:00 – 11:00 am

For additional information, please visit the Cerritos Community College District Bond Construction outreach Program website at www.cerritos.edu/bcop. CeRRIToS CoMMUNITY CoLLeGe DISTRICT

By: Mark B. Logan, C.P.M., CPPo, Director of Purchasing Published in the Signal Tribune May 16 & 23, 2014

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST4651 NoTICE INVITING BIDS

A-1 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, California, until 10:30 a.m. on May 28, 2014, and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read for the “Access Hatches on Gundy Reservoir Sand Basin Roof Project, No. 779”, in accordance with the Specifications therefore. Bids must be made on the forms provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, marked "Bid for," followed by the title of the project and the date and hour for submitting bids. Bids are required for the entire work as described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications. The work to be accomplished under this contract includes the installation of five new Activar RHA-1 aluminum roof hatches to existing RMeR span metal roof system on the Gundry Reservoir Sand Basin structure at 3315 Gundry Avenue.

A-2 All work must be completed within fifteen (15) working days after receipt by the Contractor of the notice to proceed from the City. The contract documents, which include the Specifications, may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Department of Finance for $20, or $25 if requested by mail. The documents are entitled “Access hatches on Gundy Reservoir Sand Basin Roof Project, No. 779.”

A-4 All bids are to be compared on the basis of the lump sum or itemized bid items shown in the Bid Schedule(s). Bids will not be accepted from the contractors who are not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Contractor shall be required to possess a Class B, Class C20, or Class C39 license at the time the contract is awarded.

A-6 Before a Contract is entered into with the successful bidder, the bidder shall present evidence in writing to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, that he has a current combined single limit liability policy with aggregate limits for Bodily Injury and Property Damage in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000). A-7 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be those determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California which are on file with the City Clerk of Signal Hill and copies will be made available to any interested party on request. A copy of the Contractor's certified payroll, as well as those of all subcontractors shall be submitted with each invoice.

A-8 Attention is directed to Public Contract Code Section 22300 permitting the substitution of specified and approved securities for contract retention of funds. All such securities shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill. A-9 The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and said bonds shall be secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill.

A-11 Site walk throughs will only be conducted on May 14 and May 21, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. Site walk throughs will begin at the Gundry Reservoir Facility located at 3315 Gundry Avenue. By order of the City of Signal Hill.

Posted at Signal Hill City Hall on: May 8, 2014 Posted at Reservoir Park, City Library, and Discovery Well Park May 8, 2014 Published in the Signal Tribune on: May 9 and 16, 2104

MAY 16, 2014

TST2631 / 2014 103414 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: oRCHID NAILS & SPA, 456 W. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90813. Registrant: NANCY oRTeGA, 2425 earl Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Nancy ortega. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 21, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 25, & May 2, 9, 16, 2014.

TST2632 / 2014 104485 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: NeW WeST ToURS & CHARTeRS, 925 Gladys Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804. Registrant: eRIC CAMPoS, 925 Gladys Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: eric Campos. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 17, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 25, & May 2, 9, 16, 2014.

TST2634 / 2014 109612 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: PeT PANTRY, 1929 e. 28th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: PATTY vANWINKLe, 1929 e. 28th St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Patty vanwinkle. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 23, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 25, & May 2, 9, 16, 2014.

TST2635 / 2014 082332 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: 1. BRIGHT FooTPRINT, 2. BRIGHT FooT PRINT, 3. BRIGHTFooTPRINT, 1165 e. San Antonio Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrants: 1. KeLLY HULL, 2. HAMISH WRIGHT, 1165 e. San Antonio Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Kelly Hull. The registrants have begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrants began using this fictitious business names on January 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 27, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: April 25, & May 2, 9, 16, 2014.

TST4641 / 2014 115402 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: AMIGo SKATe SUPPLY, 1000 New York St., Long Beach, CA 90813. Registrant: 1. DoNALD H. FISHeR, 2. NICHoLe KING, 523 Pecan #3, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Donald H. Fisher. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on January 24, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 29, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2014. TST4638 / 2014 110521 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. Wee WoRLD TeeS, 2. GReAT BRITAIN'S, 5813 S. Cimarron St., Los Angeles, CA 90047. Registrant: BRITAINeY GeRMANY, 5813 S. Cimarron St., Los Angeles, CA 90047. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Britainey Germany. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 23, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2014.

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TST4643 / 2014 114732 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: FUNeRARIA PALACIoS, 5049 Ashworth St., Lakewood, CA 90712. Registrant: RoCIo PALACIoS, 5049 Ashworth St., Lakewood, CA 90712. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Rocio Palacios. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. his statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 28, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2014.

TST4644 / 2014 117319 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1. MY PeRSoNAL NoTARY, 2. MY PeRSoNAL MoBILe NoTARY, 3912 Marshall Way, Long Beach, CA 90807. Registrant: RHoNDA J. McCoRKLe, 3912 Marshall Way, Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Rhonda J. McCorkle. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 30, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2014.

TST4642 / 2014 117528 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: AReTe BUSINeSS DeveLoPMeNT, 955 e. 3rd St. Unit 308, Long Beach, CA 90802. Registrant: LoUIe Do IT ALL INDUSTRIeS, INC., 955 e. 3rd St. Unit 308, Long Beach, CA 90802. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Susan Munoz Arete, vice President. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious business name on January 1, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 30, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2014.

TST4646 / 2014 112738 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: BeACHSIDe FAMILY CoUNSeLING, 5500 e. Atherton St. #300, Long Beach, CA 90815. Registrant: vALeRIe ADeL WILSoN-LINDBeRG, 3549 Knoxville Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: valerie Adel Wilson-Lindberg. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 25, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2014.

TST4656 / Case No. VS025808 oRDER To SHoW CAuSE FoR CHANGE oF NAME, SUPeRIoR CoURT oF CALIFoRNIA, CoUNTY oF LoS ANGeLeS, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650. PeTITIoN oF Manolito Lasao and Gemma SerranoLasao. To ALL INTeReSTeD PeRSoNS: 1. Petitioner MANoLITo LASAo and GeMMA SeRRANo-LASAo, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: JUSTIN LeSLIe SeRRANo-LASAo. to Proposed Name: JUSTIN LeSLIe LASAo. 2. THe CoURT oRDeRS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, shy the petition for change of name should not be granted. NoTICe oF HeARING: Date: June 25, 2014; Time: 1:30 am.; Dept. C, Room 312. The address of the court is the same as above. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, THe SIGNAL TRIBUNe, 939 e. 27th. Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755: May 16, 23, 30, & June 6, 2014. ___//ss//___ Margaret Miller Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court Dated: May14, 2014 TST4655 / 2014 117898 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: oRTeGA'S WooDWoRK CReATIoNS, 831 Mahar Ave. Unit D, Wilmington, CA 90744: FRANCISCo oRTeGA zePeDA, 831 Mahar Ave. Unit D, Wilmington, CA 90744. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Francisco ortega zepeda. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant began using this fictitious

business name on April 30, 2014. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on May 1, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: May 16, 23, 30, & June 6, 2014.

TST4654 / 2014 115083 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: LIve IN MoTIoN, 7050 Atlantic Place, Long Beach, CA 90805. Registrant: 1. JANICe eDDIQUe BLANCo, 2649 Jefferson Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810, 2. JoY eNDIQUe eSGUeRRA, 7050 Atlantic Place, Long Beach, CA 90805. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Joy esguerra. The registrants have not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on April 29, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name

statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: May 16, 23, 30, & June 6, 2014.

TST4657 / 2014 119434 FICTITIouS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: WeATHeRBee'S PeRFoRMANCe MAINTeNANCe, 1590 e. Hill St., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: FRANK WeATHeRBee, 4733 W. 173rd St., Lawndale, CA 90260. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Frank Weatherbee. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on May 2, 2014. NoTICe: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: May 16, 23, 30, & June 6, 2014.

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST4658 NoTICE INVITING BIDS

A-1 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, California, until 10:00 a.m. on June 9, 2014, and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read for the “2014 Pavement Management Project, No. 670”, in accordance with the Specifications therefore. Bids must be made on the forms provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, marked "Bid for," followed by the title of the project and the date and hour for submitting bids. Bids are required for the entire work as described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications.

The work to be accomplished under this contract includes the rehabilitation of various streets in the south east portion of the City with the reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavement, removal and reconstruction of failed pavement sections, replacement of concrete curb and gutter and curb ramps, and installation of street traffic striping, pavement legends, and pavement markings. Specific construction activities are described in the quantity sheets for each street segment following the project.

A-2 All work must be completed within thirty (30) working days after receipt by the Contractor of the notice to proceed from the City. The contract documents, which include the Specifications, may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Department of Finance for $25, or $35 if requested by mail. The documents are entitled “2014 Pavement Management Project, No. 670.”

A-4 All bids are to be compared on the basis of the lump sum or itemized bid items shown in the Bid Schedule(s). Bids will not be accepted from the contractors who are not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Contractor shall be required to possess a Class A or Class C-12 license at the time the contract is awarded.

A-5 Attention is directed to the provision in Section 1777.5 of the labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor of any subcontractor under the Contractor. A-6 Before a Contract is entered into with the successful bidder, the bidder shall present evidence in writing to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, that he has a current combined single limit liability policy with aggregate limits for Bodily Injury and Property Damage in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000).

A-10 The City of Signal Hill reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or delete portions of any and all bids or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures and shall be the sole judge of the bids received. By order of the City of Signal Hill.

Posted at Signal Hill City Hall on: May 16, 2014 Published in the Signal Tribune on: May 16 and 23, 2014

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CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST4650 NoTICE INVITING BIDS

A-1 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, California, until 11:00 AM on TUeSDAY, MAY 28, 2014 and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read for construction of HILLToP PUMP STATIoN PUMP RePLACeMeNT PRoJeCT, No. 776 in accordance with the Specifications and Construction Drawings. Bids must be made on the forms provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, marked "Bid for," followed by the title of the project and the date and hour for submitting bids. Bids are required for the entire work as shown on the Construction Drawings and as described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications. The work to be accomplished under this contract consists of installation of pressure reducing vault station and bypass line. The Contract duration is Sixty (60) working days.

A-2 The contract documents, which include the Specifications and Construction Drawings, may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Finance Department for $20.00 or $25.00 by mail. The documents are entitled “HILLToP PUMP STATIoN PUMP RePLACeMeNT PRoJeCT, No. 776”

A-4 All bids are to be compared on the basis of the estimate of quantities shown in the Bid Schedule(s) and as stipulated herein. Bids will not be accepted from the contractors who are not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Contractor shall be required to possess a currently active Class A license at the time the bid is submitted.

A-5 Attention is directed to the provision in Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under the Contractor.

A-6 Before a Contract is entered into with the successful bidder, the bidder shall present evidence in writing to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, that he/she has a current combined single limit liability policy with aggregate limits for Bodily Injury and Property Damage in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000).

A-7 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California which are on file with the City Clerk of Signal Hill and copies will be made available to any interested party on request. These rates shall be the minimum wage rates for this project. A copy of the Contractor's certified payroll, as well as those of all subcontractors, will be required to be submitted with each invoice. A-8 Attention is directed to Government Code Sections 4590 and 14402.5 permitting the substitution of specified and approved securities for contract retention of funds. All such securities shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill.

A-12 A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will commence at 2351 Dawson Ave. Signal Hill, CA. BY oRDeR of the City of Signal Hill.

Posted at Signal Hill City Hall on: May 8, 2014 Posted at Reservoir Park, City Library, and Discovery Well Park May 8, 2014 Published in the Signal Tribune on May 9 and 16. 2014

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CITY OF SIGNAL HILL TST4645 NoTICE INVITING BIDS

A-1 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, California, until 10:00 a.m. on June 2, 2014, and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read for the “ADA Improvements atTemple Avenue and Combellack Drive Project, No. 618 (CDBG Project No. 601520-12)”, in accordance with the Specifications therefore. Bids must be made on the forms provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, marked "Bid for“, followed by the title of the project and the date and hour for submitting bids. Bids are required for the entire work as described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications. The work to be accomplished under this contract includes the construction of sidewalk, curb ramps, and curb & gutter at Combellack Drive and Temple Avenue. A-2 All work must be completed within fifteen (15) working days after receipt by the Contractor of the Notice To Proceed from the City. The contract documents, which include the Specifications, may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Department of Finance, for $20 or $25 if requested by mail. The documents are entitled “ADA Improvements at Temple Avenue and Combellack Drive Project, No. 618 (CDBG Project No. 601520-12).” A-3 Bids will not be received unless they are made on a proposal form furnished in the Contract Documents by the City of Signal Hill. each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified check, cashier's check or bidder's bond, made payable to the City of Signal Hill for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the Contract. A-4 All bids are to be compared on the basis of the lump sum or itemized bid items shown in the Bid Schedule(s). Bids will not be accepted from the Contractors who are not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Contractor shall be required to possess a Class A or Class C-8 license at the time the contract is awarded. A-5 Attention is directed to the provision in Section 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 of the California Labor Code and Title 8, California Administrative Code, Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor of any subcontractor under the Contractor. A-6 Before a Contract is entered into with the successful bidder, the bidder shall present evidence in writing to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, that he has a current combined single limit liability policy with aggregate limits for Bodily Injury and Property Damage in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000). A-7 Prevailing Wage Statement: This is a federally-assisted construction project. Federal Labor Standards Provisions outlined in the HUD-4010 form, including the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) will be enforced. The “current Federal Wage Decision” is the one in effect 10-days prior to the bid opening date and can be found on-line at http://www.wdol.gov. In the event of a conflict between Federal and State wages rates, the higher of the two will prevail. The Contractor’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under Labor Code Section 1770 et seq. and Labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and employ apprentices including forfeitures and debarment. A-8 Attention is directed to Government Code Sections 4590 and 14402.5 permitting the substitution of specified and approved securities for contract retention of funds. All such securities shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill. A-9 The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and said bonds shall be secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill. A-10 The City of Signal Hill reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or delete portions of any and all bids or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures and shall be the sole judge of the bids received. A-11 Conflict of Interest: In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by sub-recipients, the conflict of interest provisions in 24 CFR 85.36, oMB Circular A-110, and 24 CFR 570.611, respectively, shall apply. No employee, officer or agent of the sub-recipient shall participate in selection, or in the award or administration of a contract supported by Federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. A-12 Federal Contract Clause and Provisions: This is a federally-assisted construction project. Attention is directed to requirements and documents listed in this Notice Inviting Bids, and Appendices A and B of the bid documents including but not limited to the sections regarding the eeo Clause, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action, Federal eeo Specifications, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Contracting with Small & Minority Firms, Women’s Business enterprise, Compliance with Clean Air and Water Act, and Conflict of Interest.

By order of the City of Signal Hill.

Posted at Signal Hill City Hall on: May 7, 2014 Posted on Signal Hill City Website: May 7, 2014 Published in the Signal-Tribune on: May 9, 2014

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radiation in the sea water from the first collection. “In fact, the results can only be interpreted as showing that the sea water that contains the Fukushima radioisotopes has yet to reach our coastline,” Manley said. Modelers project that the contaminated sea water will arrive on the West Coast sometime this year. The initial results will serve as a baseline for the next two sampling periods scheduled for July and October. Kelp Watch 2014 was started, in part, “so the public would know that someone is concerned, and that somebody is attempting to measure the arrival of these materials along the West Coast,” Manley said. He and Vetter can measure radioactivity in the water by using kelp. Radioactivity is more detectable in kelp because the absorbent tissue concentrates the isotopes considerably, Manley said.

Manley and his team are especially concerned with finding the isotope cesium-137, a form of cesium that is radioactive and dissolved in the sea water. If Manley’s team were to detect cesium-137 in the kelp, it would indicate that the surrounding water had been contaminated– specifically from the incident at the Fukushima plant. In the North Pacific, currents run clockwise at only about 3 mph. It will have taken three years for the contaminated water to arrive to the Pacific Coast. “During that very slow and long process, a lot of things occur that diminish the amount of radioactivity,” Manley said. “The isotopes decay, and there’s a lot of mixing that occurs, so it becomes very dilute.” Manley said he’s not too worried about the amount of contamination that will arrive on the coast this year in the sea water. “The public was concerned because they weren’t hearing anything from our government about the radioactivity that had spilled into the

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ocean,” Manley said. “When there is a lack of information, people tend to get worried, or worse, start making up information.” The research team, made up of more than 50 researchers and organizations, volunteering their time and equipment, took 38 samples from different locations along the Pacific Coast. Each sample weighs about 14 pounds and takes 24 hours to analyze. In addition to the next two sampling periods, Manley will be receiving monthly samples from sites in Canada because the models project that radiation will hit the northwest first. In the meantime, Manley’s response to his worried friends was to “have a good summer,” and if they were still concerned, they could visit kelpwatch.berkeley.edu to learn what the researchers are finding. “I don’t know. We’ll wait and see,” Manley said. “That’s why we’re doing this. We want to see what we find. If the levels remain as small as we see right now, there is no human health risk whatsoever.” ß

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Several members of the media, including a crew from KABC-TV Channel 7, accompany CSULB Professor Steven Manley (far right) on the first kelp-collecting excursion for Kelp Watch 2014.

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Hill to provide water, the City of Long Beach to provide gas and Southern California Edison to provide electricity. The property owners are also required to get approvals from the County of Los Angeles. “It’s perhaps doable if all those entities are willing to supply them, but it’s just more complicated because there are more entities involved,” Carney said. On April 14, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael P. Vicencia issued a stipulated judgment, ordering that the property owners meet a strict timeline or face having the structures torn down. The stipulated judgment, agreed upon by the City of Long Beach and the property owners, including 6 Angels, LLC and BDR, Inc., ordered a strict performance schedule to be completed with three main deadlines. By June 30, the property owners are required to complete 11 stipulations that include: submitting and obtaining valid easements for driveways; obtaining Long Beach Fire Department approval for turnaround access; submitting a plot plan for the properties; removing retaining walls; and submitting a grading plan for on-site and off-site areas. By Aug. 31, the property owners are required to obtain all permits required from Long Beach, Signal Hill, Southern California Edison and Los Angeles County in addition to commence construction and call for all necessary inspections. By Jan. 31, 2015, the property owners are required to complete all necessary construction, including the extension of Orizaba Avenue to provide vehicular access, the connection of electrical, gas, sewer and water utilities and final work to make sure the properties are in compliance with current Long Beach city code. However, if the property owners fail to meet the benchmarks or complete all construction by that time, “the City may demolish the existing construction, utilizing labor and performance bonds obtained by the property owners on

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tion, and Dunn’s fines and mortgage obligations have also been handled, according to Dunn. Garcia declined to make an official statement for this story, however, he did send one written by campaign spokesman, Eric Hacopian. “When people of modest income fall behind in their mortgage payments, we can all sympathize with them,” Hacopian said. But Mr. Dunn is a multimillionaire Orange County developer who just spent over half a million dollars trying to buy this election, yet he can’t pay his own mortgage payments.” Although Garcia has acknowledged he was an initial investor and former writer for the Long Beach Post, both the Post and Garcia have said publicly that Garcia is not involved in the operations. The tax-lien situation with the Long Beach Post is described in a statement written by Jay Davis, a former investor and shareholder of Long Beach Post. He spoke out against Dunn’s advertising campaign that focuses on the tax liens and wrote a letter to the Press-Telegram, explaining what happened in the days after former Long Beach Post publisher Shaun Lumachi’s death. “I've been disappointed by the attacks in recent days against the Long Beach Post,” Davis wrote. “When Shaun Lumachi asked me to join the organization as an investor [in] its early years, I was honored to invest and support Shaun and such a great start-up company. I want to be clear, Robert and I were early investors and Shaun served as publisher and manager until his unfortunate death. From there, his wife Dezire became the publisher and worked hard to keep the company afloat. After Shaun's death, it was I that discovered some minor tax obligations had not been paid. I worked with Dezire to resolve them and we did. In fact, the company paid all its obligations and they moved on. I am unaware of any current liens. I was there, and to say any anything different is simply inaccurate and wrong."

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Two upscale homes on Hill Street located within Long Beach city limits have been deemed a public nuisance, however, the current owners of the properties are working with various public entities to meet a strict timeline for permit approvals and construction or face having the homes demolished. behalf of the City for the expense of demolition,” states a Long Beach city memo. Carney said that, if the property owners at any time during the performance schedule fail to meet deadlines, the City has authority to demolish the buildings at that time. “At any stage, if they don’t complete it, then the City would demolish it at that time prior to January,” she said. “There’s nothing scheduled in court, but the City continues to work with them to see if they can accomplish this in the timeline provided.” Signal Hill Deputy City Manager Charlie Honeycutt said that, as of Wednesday, May 14, the property owners still hadn’t received what’s called a “will-serve letter” from the Long Beach Water Department to allow Signal Hill to provide water to the property. A will-serve letter is an agreement for a city to provide utilities for a property in another city. Honeycutt added that the reason Signal Hill is providing the water is that there wasn’t adequate water pressure in the Long Beach water system to serve the hillside properties. Signal Hill has already agreed to provide the water, but the property owners still have to

correct code violations for the homes to be valid, he said. “It’s one of those things where you have to have a valid development before we’ll provide water service,” Honeycutt said. Attempts to reach representatives of 6 Angels, LLC for comment were unsuccessful before the Signal Tribune’s deadline. In a previous Signal Tribune article, Brian Angel, principal of 6 Angels, LLC, stated that the property owners had invested a substantial amount of money into the project since purchasing the homes for $800,000, adding that, after all is said and done, they would most likely be selling the homes at a loss. The property owners also stated that the City of Long Beach had previously imposed $1,000-per-month fines on each of the houses for code violations. Also, in September 2012, one of the properties caught fire by an unknown arson. According to the court judgment, the property owners had to obtain a $30,000 labor bond and a $30,000 performance bond to insure that, should they fail to meet the performance schedule, the bonds would come due and the City would be able to utilize the funds to compete the demolition. ß

In a follow-up telephone interview, Davis told the Signal Tribune about his original statement. “[This is an] attack on my dearly missed friend, Shaun Lumachi, who can't defend himself,” Davis said. “Therefore, I felt it was it was important to make a statement of clarity on this matter.” Dunn, however, took a different approach when it came to addressing the media reports that drew attention to the problems with his campaign-finance reports. “Since I sit at the top of the campaign, I own it,” Dunn told the Signal Tribune in a telephone interview this week. “I have no problem with taking full responsibility for it and saying it was an error that was made in our campaign by our treasurer. It was paid, and I support the FPPC and the fine that they decided to levy against the campaign... and we corrected the mistake, and we move on.”

He criticized Garcia for failing to take responsibility for the problems with the tax liens against the Long Beach Post since Garcia was an officer with the corporation behind that news organization during the years affected by the liens. He acknowledged his own problems with the default of the home loan. Dunn said that it happened during his divorce, but he said that during that time, he ran his business perfectly, paying every loan on time and finishing every project within budget and on time. “My personal situation didn’t impact how I ran my business…zero equivalence to how I managed my business,” he said. He explained that the situation was complicated. He had moved out of the property, and the home was sold for less than what was originally paid. “But I take responsibility for it,” Dunn said. “I own it. And it happened. And you know, we move forward.” ß

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