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NORWALK PRIDE BBQ BRINGS IN BUCKS, DISHES UP GREAT CHOW

Cerritos Council Reviews $83 Million Budget for 2012-13

Hawaiian Gardens Council approves $28.8 Million Budget

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he Cerritos City Council has reviewed the city’s preliminary budget for 2012-13 and City Manager Art Gallucci said the city anticipates overall revenue to be approximately $83 million, a decrease of approximately $2,.5 million or 2.96 per cent from the current fiscal year.

Gallucci said approximately $14 million of this amount provides income to the water, reclaimed water, sewer fund and electric utility functions. The council will give final approval to the budget at its June 21 meeting.

The largest revenue source for the City continues to be sales tax and interest income comprising approximately 40 percent of the city’s operating budget. The recession has impacted both these sources of revenue the past three years, he said, but an increase is forecast for sale tax revenue.

[See CERRITOS BUDGET page 8]

NORWALK CITY COUNCIL GREEN LIGHTS TIGHT BUDGET

Artesia City Council Declares Financial Emergency

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he Artesia City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring the city is in a fiscal emergency at its June 11 meeting. City officials said historically the city has operated with fiscal prudence and caution without having to dip into the General Fund reserves. However the state takeaways in the last few years, including the state’s elimination of redevelopment agencies, has resulted in a significant decline in city revenues.

The resolution was approved in order to make the public aware of the fiscal emergency as the city continues budget discussions and deliberations.

Deputy City Manager and Finance Officer Justine Menzal said in approving the resolution, the council noted the state has

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he Norwalk City Council has approved a new fiscal budget that will be tight on spending for the next twelve months.

On Tuesday night, city leaders gathered to hash out a spending plan that according to city manager Mike Egan is “a spending program that continues to maintain a high level for City services.”

In spite of months of rancor, and outside political interference from California State lawmakers and the recent elimination of redevelopment agencies, Norwalk City Council members passed the $111 million package..

“The City Council has made every effort to reduce costs without jeopardizing overall services and worked to ensure adequate reserves are maintained to weather the slow economic recovery and the continued uncertain actions of the federal and state government,” said Egan.

Egan said that General Fund revenues

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he Hawaiian Gardens City Council gave approval to a $28.8 million budget.

David Sung, Hawaiian Gardens Finance Director/Treasurer, in a report to the council, said expenditures were estimated at $18.6 million, with capital projects at $743,000 for the new spending year.

He said the estimated balance at the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year would be $29.06 million “We have a balanced budget,” Sung proclaimed.

The Finance Director said Hawaiian Gardens investment and focus policy has called for setting aside $1 million a year to be placed in the general fund reserve. That reserve amount will be increased to $1,100 ,000 until the reserves reaches $15 million.

He said this allows for uncertainties and establishes reserves adequate to provide

[See H.G. BUDGET page 8]

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are projected to increase 1.5%, or $503,355 from the current fiscal year.

Norwalk officials are anticipating an estimated growth of 6% in sales taxes that will translate into $480,000 more in revenue.

Property taxes, including vehicle license fees and other sources, are expected to “grow moderately” and increase only by 1%, or for $191,020 in revenue.

Revenue for new business licenses will reach an estimated $95,000 and look for $100,000 of additional revenue to be generated from additional service fee increases.

Captain Patrick Maxwell who oversees the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in Norwalk said that he was “pleased” with the new spending package, and pointed out that the community can expect two new deputies to be hired in the next 12 months. “In spite of tight budget times, Norwalk will never compromise on the safety of our residents and people who visit here day in and day out,” Maxwell

antos Kreimann is now the new Acting Chief Deputy for the embattled Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office thanks to a unanimous vote by the five members of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday afternoon.

The vote to confirm of Kreimann took place after a closed-door Board of Supervisors hearing to evaluate department heads and discuss Kreimann's appointment as chief deputy assessor.

Kreimann was the Director of Beaches and Harbors for the County prior to his confirmation on Tuesday.

Los Cerritos Community Newspaper has learned that Kriemann has no professional experience in the complex field of property assessments, and lacks even the

[See NORWALK BUDGET page 10]

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CRIME SUMMARIES LA MIRADA

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Weekly Crime Summary

June 11-17, 2012

Weekly Crime Summary

June 11-17, 2012 Aggravated Assault: An assault was reported on the 14500 block of Plantana Ave. A suspect was taken into custody in connection with the incident.

Residential Burglary: Three residential burglaries were reported last week.

An incident occurred on the 14800 block of Stanton Ave. A burglary was reported on the 13200 block of Oakbury Dr. Cash and hats were stolen from the home.

A burglary occurred on the 14500 block of Figueras Rd. The suspect was initially involved in a crime on the 14300 block of Badlona Dr. (RD 0462), but apprehended and taken into custody having committed a burglary at a residence on Figueras Rd. (RD 0472).

Other Structure Burglary: Two burglaries and one attempted burglary were reported at an office complex on the 16700 block of Valley View Ave. Miscellaneous office supplies were taken.

Vehicle Burglary: A vehicle burglary incident occurred on the 13200 block of Ocaso Ave. A suspect was taken into custody.

Grand Theft: A grand theft was reported on the 11500 block of La Mirada Blvd. The incident is currently under investigation.

Grand Theft Vehicle: One vehicle theft was reported on the 13900 block of Ramhurst Dr. Two stolen vehicles were recovered last week. A vehicle was recovered on the 15400 block of Ocaso Ave. A vehicle was also found on the 12700 block of La Mirada Blvd.

There were 22 Part I felony cases investigated by the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station last week, up from 19 the week before.

Robberies, vehicle burglaries, and vehicle thefts increased. Residential burglaries remained the same, as commercial burglaries dropped. 285 calls for service were handled by patrol deputies last week, up from 250 the previous one. (Calls for service traditionally increase during summer months and the Holiday Season) The new 2012 weekly average in calls for service now stands at 267.

Two robberies were investigated last week, up from one the week before. On Saturday June 16 at 7:00 p.m. a male was sitting on a bench outside the Los Cerritos Center. Three males approached and demanded his property, which consisted of recent purchases. The victim complied and the suspects fled. At 6:45 p.m. the following evening, a male shoplifting suspect fought with loss prevention personnel outside the Los Cerritos Center. The suspect was joined by a female companion, but both were ultimately arrested.

Residential burglaries remained the same at six last week. Three cases were attributed to open/unlocked doors or windows, two windows were pried open, and one was shattered. Jewelry, currency, and laptop computers were taken.

Six suspects were arrested in the burglaries last week. The 2012 weekly average in residential burglaries is now 4.4.

Again we can see that leaving windows open to keep the home cool can lead to a resident becoming a victim of a residential burglary. Make sure that you check all windows and doors prior to leaving, and

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CERRITOS SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES ARREST BURGLARY SUSPECTS

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies from the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station/ Community Safety Center recently arrested three suspects in a residential burglary incident.

On June 11, Cerritos Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a call reporting a suspicious person looking over a wall.

When deputies arrived, they saw a male suspect exit the front door of a victim’s residence and walk to a vehicle parked in front of the house. The suspect was detained and a containment of the location was initiated. After it was confirmed that a residential burglary had occurred at the location, an intense search for the additional suspects ensued, involving deputies and detectives from the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station, the Aero Bureau and the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station.

After approximately 30 minutes, an additional male suspect was found inside the garage of the house next door and a

third male suspect was detained after running through Gridley Park. All three suspects, ages 24, 29 and 37, were arrested for residential burglary and were found to be gang members on active parole. All of the stolen property was recovered and returned to the victim.

During the preliminary investigation, Cerritos Sheriff’s Station detectives located property on the suspects that was stolen two hours prior in a residential burglary in Buena Park. A follow-up investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Division is underway.

Cerritos residents are encouraged to observe the activities in their neighborhood and report any suspicious activity to the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station by calling (562) 860-0044. To report an emergency or a crime in progress, residents should call 911. More crime prevention tips are available on the City’s Safer Cerritos website at safercerritos.com.

that they are all secured.

There were no commercial burglaries reported. The 2012 weekly average in “other structure”/commercial burglaries is 1.6.

Vehicle burglaries rose from four to 11 last week. High-volume commercial parking lots were the locations in eight. Seven were SUVs. Two GPS units and two stereo systems were stolen along with credit cards, purses, tools, ID, wallets, checkbooks, sunglasses, and miscellaneous papers. The 2012 weekly average in vehicle burglaries is 7.7.

Just because your vehicle is the driveway doesn’t mean it cannot be the target of

a vehicle burglary. Make sure that nothing can be seen inside that would appeal to a thief. Secure it in the trunk or take it with you, and don’t forget to do so with the remote garage door opener.

Vehicle thefts increased to two last week after no reports the previous one. A Toyota and an SUV were stolen from highvolume commercial parking lots. The 2012 weekly average in this category is now 3.4.

We always promote the use of steering wheel locking devices as great visible deterrents, but also endorse the use of tracking devices that can lead to the speedy recovery of your stolen vehicle.

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La Palma-Cerritos AAUW Installs New Officers

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he La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) installed its newly elected officers at Don Jose & Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant in Artesia at a dinner meeting on June 7. Past President Judy Figal was the installing officer at the event. Following the Olympic theme, Figal honored the new elected board members by presenting them with facsimiles of Olympic medals complete with red, white and blue ribbons. She described what each member’s responsibilities were on the team and also her special skills and talent as she presented each medal. She presented President Barbara Dunstan with a crown of laurel leaves for her commitment to AAUW

and her willingness to serve a second term as President knowing how much time and effort that would require. She praised Dunstan for her ability to build rapport as she worked with diverse groups, and especially, her great sense of humor. Dunstan said that she is looking forward to seeing the La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the AAUW continue to grow in membership in 2012 with the help of her “Team AAUW.” The La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the AAUW is dormant in July, but plans are already made for starting the new fiscal year with a Potluck BBQ on Aug. 19, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Cerritos Park East.

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t was Monday morning and I had just settled into my chair, going over my E-mail when my Friend from Fruitcake,Florida walked into the office;.

“Isn’t it a little early for you,” I asked.

“No,” he replied. “I'm leaving town for a few days and thought I come by and say goodbye.”

It was seldom he came in to tell me he was leaving town. Normally he would just go and tell me about it when he got back.

“What’s on your mind?” I asked.

“Now that you mention it, What gives

with the Lakewood Sky Knight Patrol.

Why does Hawaiian Gardens Councilmember Barry Bruce want to do away with the program.?”

“That’s hard to say. In the past he wanted to end the helicopter flights because when they flew over the city at night they disturbed the sleep of the residents.

He also apparently felt the flights weren’t needed since the sheriff patrolled the city as well.”

“That’s interesting,” he said. Explain to me why he feels a deputy in the field needs to call his immediate superior for permission to have a helicopter fly over a specific area he is patrolling, if there is something happening, by the time permission is given and a helicopter arrived the culprit might have fled the scene.”

“I don’t know,” I said, maybe he feels a sheriff helicopter can get to the scene faster or the Sky Knight helicopter would wake up residents who were trying to sleep.”

“Well, he’s made no bones about wanting the Sky Knight patrol ended in the past,” added my Friend from Fruitcake, Florida. ‘Has a resident survey been made to see how they feel about it?”

“Not to my knowledge,” I replied,. “ I think it’s interesting none of the city council members, except Bruce, have received complaints about the helicopter flights.”

I had no answer, so I kept silent. We sat

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Dear Cerritos Community,

My name is LCPL Medina and I’m an Electrician for the Marine Corps. I wanted to thank you for the support you guys are giving us. It was just a heartfelt gesture that is not easily forgotten in this harsh environment. The care packages were amazing by the way. Means a lot to us Marines when we see that there is support of the people back home when we need it. Makes the job that much easier when we know what and who we fight for. So again wish I had more time to show you my gratitude but that’s a luxury I will get when I’m back. So I, no we are truly thank you and God Bless.

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This may also be considered hair-splitting, but several have tossed about the term “assault” and accused Barrows of having committed that crime.

When discussing criminal acts we must look to the penal code, not the dictionary, for appropriate definitions.

In the penal code, an assault is defined as “an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another.”

In essence, an assault is an attempted battery (swing fist at another and miss, striking nothing.)

If the assault is successful (swing fist at another and connect) then the crime generally becomes “battery” which is defined as “any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.”

The police report clearly mentions the phrase “battery (Viol. of 242PC)” because that is the crime that Gray wanted Barrows arrested for. Barrows, in turn, “was desirous of prosecution on s/v Gray for disturbing his peace by making comments about s/v Barrow’s wife.”

I believe the notation “s/v” may stand for “suspect/victim” because the report writer was seeking to convey that both Barrows and Gray were claiming to be victims and also alleging that one another were suspects.

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I really hope this is not going to be covered up and forgotten. He is going to be our next mayor and he acts in a manner that is unacceptable and a very poor example for our youth. It doesn’t matter if a code was broken what matters is moral behavoir and Mr. Barrows showed a lack of it.

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that way for a few minutes. I knew he had something else he wanted to discuss.

“Tell me,” he finally asked. How come the council unanimously approved to hire Howard Caldwell as Acting City Administrator when the City Administrator [Ernesto Marquez] is absent?”

“I don’t know,” I answered. In the past a Department Head usually was named to temporarily fill that position?

“Maybe the council felt they needed someone in the position who was familiar with the job. After all, his firm had a previous contract with the city for Human Resources (hiring) and labor negotiations.

The firm’s contract was also renewed for another year.

“I don’t know. Maybe you should ask the council members. Maybe there were other reasons.”

“Like what?

“I don’t know,” I answered, however AFSCME Union Representative Pete Schnaufer told the council it was the wrong thing to do. He accused the council of slapping the city’s professionals in the face. “You're saying we don’t trust you,” he stated. He also accused them of being afraid it would give the union more bargaining power.”

My Friend from Fruitcake, Florida, didn’t say anything. Finally, as he got up. he said, “It looks like someone is afraid.”

With that he left.

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ABC to Stay Focused on Student Achievement

Whitney Student Wins Congressional Art Award

our main thing” will remain our priority.

The core values that have been adopted by our Board are simple and powerful.

We believe students in ABC should be It is with great honor and enthusiasm as well educated as any in the world. We to serve as the new Superintendent of ABC believe all students have the capacity to be Unified School District effective July 1.. high achievers. We believe people are the This role marks my 23rd year career in cornerstone of our District and students are the District. Prior to this posithe reason we are here. tion, I served as the District’s I value continuous imDeputy Superintendent, AsSCHOOL provement and welcome D E D sistant Superintendent FI input from our key stakeof Academic Services holders in the District and Director of Special and communities as we Programs and Services. move forward.

Although I am not a I wish to express my newcomer to the Disappreciation to all the inUN 5 trict, I plan on carefully I FI ED 196 dividuals, staff, students, and strategically reviewing parents and community memwhere the District is now and bers who do their part on a daily where the staff and community basis to ensure that our students in would like to see it go in the future.

ABC learn in a safe and nurturing environI would like to take this opportunity ment. Thank you for your support as I begin to thank my predecessor Dr. Gary Smuts my new role as Superintendent. I look forfor his leadership in moving the District ward to meeting you in the community in forward during the past seven years. I’m the near future and to a new school year. confident that the District will continue to thrive as a result of building upon the work Dr. Mary Sieu that has been done.

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The ABC Board of Education presented Student Board Representatives from the District’s high schools Certificates of Recognition at its June 6 meeting. At each Board meeting during the school year students from one of the schools would give an oral report about school activities for the preceding quarter. School Board President Olympia Chen, in behalf of the school board, thanked the students for their diligence and informative reports about their campus activities,

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TER an official City Council Budget session.

2.) Barrows FIRST called Gray A$$H@ le BEFORE Grays remarks back.

3.) Barrows GRABBED and PUSHED Gray in his own words/account.

So BLAME THE PAPER/MEDIA, BLAME GRAY, BLAME BARROWS HIGH SUGAR DIET. But the FACTS are PLAIN. Bruce Barrows REFUSES to accept responsibility for his outrageous, reprehensible and OUT OF CONTROL BEHAVIOR. The Cover Up and Conspiracy are; WHERE is the Police Report on the EYE WITNESS to Barrows actions? IS the published police report the SAME report that was written by the interviewing officer?

WHY was Barrows allowed to ‘phone in’ his version. Is this standard operating procedure for person(s) accused of a crime?

WHY IS THE CERRITOS SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT WITHHOLDING INFORMATION?

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Dear Editor:

FACT: Nobody believed the LCCN when they published the story on L.A. County Tax Assessor Noguez but THEY PUBLISHED THE TRUTH ANYWAY… Were it not for the courageous reporting of the LCCN and Randy Economy, this outrageous scandal would have gone on totally unrestrained.

FACT: Bruce Barrows was the provocateur in the attack on Jay Gray; BARROWS sought out Gray, BARROWS called Gray A$$Hol# and BARROWS physically assaulted Gray. Those are the FACTS. Thank God for the GUTSY, q, HONEST news reporting of Randy Economy and the Brilliance and Backbone of Publisher Brian Hews.

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Dear Editor:

Not sure why the LCCN is after Bruce

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but so be it. Sure, violence is never the answer but it surely would not be the first time an idiot got a poke in the face for making disparaging remarks about another man’s wife. Why was this man hounding the councilman after a public meeting where he could of brought up the same questions in the public comments section or after a public hearing presentation. All sounds like a set up to me. But then again speak to the witness, the always reliable Mr. McMahon “attorney”???

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Dear Editor

How can ANY PERSON defend the actions of Barrows. He said he did it.

Listen to his own words.

Get rid of Barrows, and any city staff member that tries to cover his sorry pathetic actions.

He has been a total disgrace for YEARS, all he cares about is being a big shot, traveling all over the world, and chasing his stupid trains.

Let’s RECALL him once and for all…

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On June 27 the two teams were out on the field behind the school ready to begin.

Except for the two teams, the entire student body and teaching staff were on the sidelines to cheer the team onward. Dawn Heeren, Special Day Class teacher explained the rules are a little different than regular play. At Juarez, the teachers are allowed three outs each inning. Students are allowed to go through the entire team line.

The game is played approximately one hour. Half way through this year's game the students were leading. However when the game was over the teachers had won by one run. Principal Dr. LuAnn Adler was quick to point out while the winning team is happy to have won, both students and teachers are all smiles.

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CERRITOS BUDGET

Continued from page 1 City officials pointed out that in past years the city’s reserve has protected Cerritos from outside economic pressures, but no city can indefinitely continue to use its reserves, otherwise it would have no buffer.

Gallucci said the last fiscal year, before the economic collapse of 2008, Cerritos actual revenues for all City Funds at year end was $95,223,834. This contrasts with projected all-funds revenue for the upcoming year of an estimated $83,016,770, and anticipated reduction of $12,207,054 or approximately a 12.82 reduction , He said the city however, has been able to achieve remarkable expenditure reductions by approximately $9,218,000 or approximately 9.7 percent.“

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The city manager also said that even with the aggressive expenditure reduction the City has had to use reserves during the past two fiscal years to advert dramatic reductions in services. “It is our intent to refrain from using reserves this coming year unless it is absolutely necessary.”

Gallucci also told Los Cerritos Community Newspaper that in its long-time efforts to be proactive in the development of new and diverse revenue sources, Cerritos will be receiving approximately $6.5 million in building and ground lease revenue to be paid in accordance with agreements with Lincoln Station, the Cerritos Towne Center, the Auto Square and other projects.

For the 2012-13 fiscal year, the total City revenues are projected to be $83,016,770, while the projected reimbursement revenue total for the Cerritos Successor Agency is $31,379,125. for a total revenue package of $114,395,895.

The proposed operating budget, not including capital projects and Successor Agency expenditures is $85,704,140, representing a decrease of $3,176,780 or 3.57 percent from the prior year. When capital project are added to the operating budget, the city’s expenditure total increases to $88,313,640. The combined budgetary total of all City and Successor Agency activities for fiscal year 2012-13 is $119,692,765.

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Turning to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, he said the total proposed budget for the theater is $7.6 million. This is a reduction of approximately 801,980 or 9.54 percent from the prior year.

“In addition to the schedule of 70 to 75 events scheduled for the coming season, Gallucci said the 2012-13 budget will include funds to support a variety of commu-

nity programs. These include the Cerritos Chamber of Commerce, the Friends of Arts Education and the ABC Unified School District. Cerritos Resident Clubs and city hosted events.

Street Projects During the upcoming year, money has been allocated for the following street projects: Resurfacing of 183rd Street between Gridley and Palo Verde, $982,500; Studebaker Road Landscaping and an Auto Square Freeway Sign, $350,000; Parkway/Planter Block Wall Improvements, $78,000. This will be funded by the Art in Public Places Funds. Additional project costs would be shared by the auto dealers; Wheelchair Accessible Ramps, $25,000; and Towne Center Light Standards, $15,000.

Low to Moderate Income Housing Gallucci noted that in 1994 the legislature mandated that all redevelopment agencies set aside 20 percent of all increment revenue for construction and/or rehabilitation of housing for low-to moderate income household. The Cerritos Redevelopment Agency set aside approximately $6 million per year for such purposes and built four projects. They included Emerald Villas, completed in 1999; Pioneer Villas, completed in 2001; Vintage Cerritos, completed in 2003 built on the Cerritos College Campus; and Fountain Walk which opened in 2007.

He said given the curtailment of the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency and the uncertainty regarding the use of former low and moderate income housing funds, it is impossible to predict the future housing projects in California.

He concluded by saying, “As the economy continues its inevitable improvement, Cerritos will be in a position to take full advantage of it. He cited the Cerritos Auto Square as an example, which he said has rebounded from a time of unprecedented turmoil to reaffirm its status as the world’s

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Continued from page 1 for city operations in case of unforeseen circumstances where revenue could be interrupted. .At the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year the reserve will increase to $9.4 million.

Sung said this year’s budget will continue to furnish “the high level of services the city consistently provides its citizens and to minimize the fiscal impact of the closing of the city’s Redevelopment Agency while maintaining a strong fiscal position.”

“We will also work closely with the city council to monitor all financial aspects of the budget.” Sung also pointed out that the city doesn’t have any major capital projects for the next couple of years.

The budget calls for the city to continue the Redevelopment Agency’s projects, using the city’s general fund to pay for it this year again since RDA’s were eliminated this past year.

Also included in the budget are funds for the introduction of a city operated Youth Employment Program.

Sung said the general fund revenue is $17.2 million. License revenue will be over $17.2 million He said the appropriation limit of the city is fixed at $15.3 million in accordance with Proposition 111 and the Gann Implementation Bill. He said taxes will be $2.6 million and will be 15 percent of the general fund. Licenses and permits will be $770,000 or four percent and other spending areas will be about $1.1 million or six percent of the total budget.

Superintendent Bids Farewell ABC Unified School District Superintendent Gary Smuts appeared before the council to thank them for its continued

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Continued from page 8 support of ABC and its schools over the years. “Since I’m retiring in a few days, I wanted to come before you and thank you for your amazing support,” he said. “There is nobody around here who does what you do for our children,” he said.

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You are unique among the cities ABCUSD serves in support of our children and what you do for our children.”

He said the relationship between ABC and the city hasn’t always been smooth but in the last few years we have become one team “Four years ago the district had to cut back on summer school throughout the district. Hawaiian Gardens stepped up and said it would pay for summer school in Hawai-

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The popular Smuts said the only other schools that have summer school programs are those which receive grant money or where parents pay for it. This year Fedde Middle School will have a summer school program because it has grant money and will run from July 23 to Aug. Smuts said his annual “Walk For Reading” has had the support of the city. “Last year our youngsters in Hawaiian Gardens read one million hours outside of school. This year, in one year’s time, they read 1.2 million hours outside of school. That is remarkable,” he stated.

further reduced, causing city streets, roads, sidewalks and public infrastructure to deteriorate further and fall into disrepair.

The significant cost saving measures the city has employed in recent years to address the ongoing budget crisis will not be sufficient to avoid further cuts and community disruptions, she said, which will have a negative impact upon public safety and the character of the community in Artesia.

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PHONE David Sommers, media spokesperson PHONE 562 407-3873 for Los Angeles County Chief Administra562 407-3873 562 407-3873 EMAIL tive. William Fujioka confirmed to LCCN EMAIL in EMAIL an email Tuesday morning that Krisales@cerritosnews.net emann does not hold a Real Estate License sales@cerritosnews.net sales@cerritosnews.net FAXor a certificate as a property appraiser or auditor and does not possess any advanced 562 921-1915 FAX FAX college degrees.

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“I suspect he will soon have signing authority on all assessment devaluations and increases,” Sommers said.

LCCN was also told that Kriemann’s benefits package will not change but that The City of Cerritos encourages its specifics about his salary has not been reresidents to recycle their used motor oil leased, but Sommers said Santos receives and oil filters. It’s quick, it’s easy, and as Director of Beaches and Harbors “is it’s the right thing to do.

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Kriemann will be replaced at Beaches and Harbors by three individuals in the department including Gary Jones, who will be handling real estate and concessions; John Kelly, who will take care of maintenance operations, capital projects and planning, and Kerry Silverstrom will be responsible for all the administration and community and marketing services items.

Sommers also pointed out that Beaches and Harbors Deputy Chief Executive Officer Rita Robinson, who oversees community and municipal services countywide, will provide “more hands on oversight of the department and Santos will be available and consulted on any major policy decisions.” ``I am eager to dedicate my full attention to reviewing and improving policies and procedures necessary to restore the public's confidence in the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office,'' Kreimann said. ``My goal is to reestablish the department as the premier property assessment agency in the nation.''

County CEO William Fujioka, who recommended Kreimann for the job, reiterated his vote of confidence. ``Santos is a highly qualified county leader and is fully prepared to guide the assessor's staff in providing essential public services to county residents.''

LCCN can confirm that Kreimann asked members of Assessor John Noguez top staff last week that he has “four immediate goals for the office, including improving employee morale.”

LCCN has been told that Kreimann asked those who attended that he wanted to “boost employee morale and the image of the Assessor’s office; the increase efficiency inside the office; enhance the relationship between members of the Board of Supervisors; and to educate rank and file employees about the current situation inside the office.”

Kreimann also requested that each person who attended the meeting provide him with “a written description of their job responsibilities” so he can better acquaint himself with the complex and massive Assessor operation that employees nearly 2,000 people.

David Sommers, media spokesperson for County Chief Administrative Officer William Fujioka, confirmed to LCCN that the meeting did indeed take place and that “Mr. Fujioka is okay with this.”

LCCN has also learned that Kreimann has no formal certification to serve as a property appraiser, but Sommers said that Fujoika believes that Kreimman is the “right person at the right time to oversee the Assessor’s office, and more importantly he has the support of John (Noguez).”

A review of his official bio shows that Kreimann has been with the county for twenty years and oversaw an annual operating budget of $41 million with 256 employees.

Kriemann also hold a Bachelor of Business Administration from Cal State University Los Angeles. He also lists experience as an employee with the Treasurer and Tax Collectors Office, the Department of Health Services, the Chief Administrative Office, and his current slot with the beaches and harbors.

Noguez and several members of his inner circle are the focus of a massive criminal probe by members of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. One arrest has already been made, and several more are anticipated during the next several weeks and months.

Several weeks ago, more than 300 law enforcement officers raided Noguez personal office inside the Los Angeles County Hall of Administration, taking possession of several computers, cell phones, and box loads of potential evidence from several of those who participated in the meeting with Kriemann last Thursday.

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Patients return to normal Typically, men treated for an enactivity after three weeks. larged prostate take medication or The physician has undergo surgery. treated patients at Lake“Not all men will respond wood Regional Medito our current medicacal Center for nearly tions for enlarged prosa decade, following tate alone,” the physician in the footsteps of his said. However, Perley father and business said he uses advanced Dr. Jonathan Perley, urologist and chairpartner, Dr. Jules techniques, and a relative- man of surgery at Lakewood Regional Perley. ly new medical tool called Medical Center. the Gyrus from OLYM“It is a family PUS, to treat patients with a minimally business,” the younger Perley said. “A lot invasive surgical technique that can be per- of the doctors on staff here knew me as a formed on an outpatient basis. “The days child.” of staying in the hospital for several days Patients, both men and women, who see or the risk of significant bleeding with this the doctor may be treated for incontinence, new surgical technique is extremely rare.” over-active bladder and urinary cancers, Perley also offers Prostate Microwave among other conditions.

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son High School/Brigham Young University) and yielded base hits to Iseri and Jessica Munoz (Canyon High School). But the Punishers couldn’t push across a run.

With the score 10-0, the Punishers avoided the shutout in the bottom of the third when second baseman Emily Brucelas (Fountain Valley High School) and O’Connor singled, followed by a fielder’s choice from Iseri, which plated Brucelas.

The Punishers collected half a dozen hits with Munoz going two for two.

The Punishers began the tournament last Friday afternoon with a 9-3 win over AASA’s other team, this one out of Livermore. Brucelas went two for three and scored twice as well as hitting a home run and shortstop Kristina Akiona (Pacifica High School/University of Hawai’i) scored twice. Pitcher Cerissa Rivera (Fountain Valley High School/Monmouth University) yielded nine hits and struck out three.

Last Saturday, the Punishers easily handled (Claremont) Kryptonite 7-1 as O’Connor and right fielder Heather Cameron (Cerritos High School) each scored twice. Iseri allowed two hits and struck out four.

“Jen did well and she’s proven her performance all the way through,” Medina said.

Later in the day, the Punishers were sent to the loser’s bracket after falling to the (La Palma) Firecrackers 2-1. Monica Caporal (Paramount High School) and Melissa Ortega each had a hit and Munoz scored the lone run in the top of the seventh.

This past Sunday morning, the Punishers held on for a 7-6 win over (La Canada) Teamsmith Gold despite a late rally in the fifth and sixth innings. Catcher Lisa Perez (La Mirada High School) cracked a one-out home run in the top of the second and Akiona singled in a pair of runs with two outs. The Punishers loaded the bases

in the third and added to their lead when Iseri came in on a base hit from Rivera.

The score increased to 7-0 in the fourth as Iseri’s base hit brought in Akiona, who had led off the frame with a double. A groundout from Munoz plated Brucelas and Perez reached on an error, allowing O’Connor to score her team’s last run. Akiona and O’Connor each had three hits while Perez went two for three.

“The bats went sour [in this tournament],” Medina said. “We had great opportunities to be there at the end. But the bats…they were hot, they were cold, they were hot, they were cold.”

This is the second straight year that a Medina-coached team will not play for a National Championship. In 2010, his team participated in the Amateur Softball Association 18-U “A” National Championships in Hemet. However, the Punishers will return for a second straight year to the Southern California ASA Women’s Fastpitch State Tournament where they will play against college players. Last year, the Punishers went 3-3 in the two-day affair at Whittier Narrows Park. This year’s event will take place July 21-22 at Butterfield Park in Corona.

“The kids really opted to take on the women’s open where we are going to play against all of the college players you see on T.V.,” Medina said. “We did it last year, it was fun and we’ll do it again.”

The Punishers will face the Nebraska Nemesis Gold and Colorado Outlaws on Tuesday in pool play action of the Colorado Sparkler Tournament, a college showcase function hosted by Triple Crown Sports. On Wednesday, the Punishers will take on the Austin Stars Gold and Oregon Magic in two more pool play games. The double elimination portion of the Sparkler will begin on Friday.

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Despite pitcher Madison Sanchez throwing a three-hit gem, Placentia/Yorba Linda needed only a fourth-inning run to send Cerritos home early on June 10 at Arnold Park. Despite losing in its only playoff game, the Fast and Furious left with a winning record in three tournaments this summer. Following the game, Williams stated that of the three games in the tournament, this was the best her team had played.

“This team was harder,” Williams said.

“They were very good defensively, they were very good in hitting and the other teams we came across weren’t quite as good.”

PYL was looking to set the tone very early as Christiane Sundstrum doubled to center on the second pitch of the game.

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Continued from page 12 third, costing PYL of a scoring opportunity.

After that, Sanchez retired nine of the next 10 batters with Lyndsay Magnus reaching on an error to lead off the second.

“They were doing what they were taught to do,” Williams said of the first inning. “They know that if they miss the ball, keep going for it. They played it well.”

Cerritos also had its share of first inning problems as right fielder Sydni Jones, who had reached on an error, was caught stealing. The play was crucial because first baseman Cassie Perryman reached on a walk, stole second and went to third on a groundout from Hill. Jones probably would have scored on the groundout. After that, Cerritos would only have two runners reach base the remainder of the game.

Catcher Leilani Pati singled in the third inning and designated player Brenda Duran did the same in the fourth inning. Both came with one and neither advanced past second. Of the three games in the tournament, Cerritos mustered only seven hits.

“Our offense needs some work,” Williams said. “They get nervous, still. A lot of them are really young. Half of the team is first-year 10s out here. The second-year 10s…only one of them played 10u all-stars before. We have a lot of younger ones not used to the all-star pressure.”

The lone run of the game came when Sanchez walked Savannah Hooks with one out in the fourth. Hooks would steal second and came home on a single from Magnus.

PYL had a chance to add to its lead in the next inning but following a leadoff walk, Sanchez struck out the next two and got Sundstrum to pop-up to second baseman Samantha Monroe. Sanchez struck out six in this game and 18 in the tournament.

“Madison pitched fantastic,” Williams said. “She’s pitched all of these games this weekend, she pitched last weekend and she’s done really, really well for a first-year 10.”

Cerritos opened the tournament on June 8 with a 7-1 win over La Mirada. The big blow was a bases-clearing triple from Duran in the first inning. Valerie Joaquin also had a single and drove in a run while Sanchez struck out eight and walked one.

The next day, Cerritos had another five-run inning, this time in the second, and held off Simi Valley 5-3. Pati had a bases-clearing double and Duran had a single to account for the only hits. Through the first three tournaments since the all-stars were announced, the Fast and Furious has gone 5-6 and played in the Chino Hills Tournament last weekend. Today, the Fast and Furious will begin action in the Amateur Softball Association Los Angeles/South Bay “B” District Tournament with a berth in the state tournament on the line.

“They’re getting better every time,” Williams said. “They’re getting better as a group and they’re learning each other.

We’re just trying to develop and play for districts. Districts are what we want.”

The other members of the Fast and Furious are Gemma Bulthuis and Natalie Juarez.

Elsewhere in the Los Alamitos Tournament, the Cerritos 8-U team lost to

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The La Mirada 8-U all-stars were also in the Los Alamitos Tournament and fell to Cypress 3-2 on June 8, then tied WAGS 2-2 on June 9 before being sent home by Simi Valley 3-2. The La Mirada 10-U squad lost to Simi Valley 4-1 and Bonita Valley 2-0 on June 9.

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1307149-02 APN: 7056-002-010 TRA: 002483 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6421 REF: Delpilar, Benedicta IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 02, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 12, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 10, 2006, as Inst.

No. 06 2244615 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Benedicta C Delpilar, An Unmarried Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Doubletree hotel los angeles-norwalk, 13111 sycamore drive Vineyard Ballroom Norwalk, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19505 Rainbow Ct Cerritos CA 90703-7736 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $695,442.94. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800)280-2832 or visit the internet website www. auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1307149-02. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information: (800)280-2832. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 12, 2012. (R-412741 06/22/12, 06/29/12, 07/06/12)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1343213-14 APN: 7023-002-060 TRA: 02567 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2818 REF: Bibi, Muhammed IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 04, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 12, 2012, at 9:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 19, 2006, as Inst.

No. 06 0854853 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Muhammad Bibi, An Unmarried Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13532 Felson Street Cerritos CA 90703 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $654,786.77. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 134321314. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 15, 2012. (R413132 06/22/12, 06/29/12, 07/06/12)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE APN: 7156-021-014 TS No: CA09006962-11-1 TO No: 6111109 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 14, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM, by the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, in the city of Pomona, County of Los Angeles, MTC FINANCIAL INC. dba TRUSTEE CORPS, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 22, 2007 as Instrument No. 20071236780 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by KEITH A. RODGERS, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is".

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2823 HARDWICK ST, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $405,721.10 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: June 8, 2012 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA09006962-11-1 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Rowena Paz, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call telephone number for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address on the previous page for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA09006962-111. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4257470 06/15/2012, 06/22/2012, 06/29/2012

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 120021470 Doc ID #0001658152192005N Title Order No. 12-0035516 Investor/Insurer No. 0115814852 APN No. 7006-001-010 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/13/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MIN JONG LEE, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 04/13/2007 and recorded 4/23/2007, as Instrument No. 20070970466, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 07/16/2012 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13465 BANFIELD DRIVE, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $647,015.28. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee's Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder's Office. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www. recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 12-0021470. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: -- Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4251737 06/22/2012, 06/29/2012, 07/06/2012

www.LosCerritosNews.net NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 120022890 Doc ID #0008725625682005N Title Order No. 12-0038060 Investor/Insurer No. 6875508134 APN No. 7006-025-006 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/01/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JIN WOO PARK AND EUN YOUNG GANG, dated 07/01/2005 and recorded 7/11/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-1617384, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 07/16/2012 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17134 LESLIE AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $765,712.19. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee's Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder's Office. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www. recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 12-0022890. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: -- Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4251654 06/22/2012, 06/29/2012, 07/06/2012

2012121601 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as FASHION TREND LA 9905 Pangborne Ave., Downey, CA. 90240. The following business is conducted an individual. The registrant has n/a to transact business. /S/ Jon N. GARDEA The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 6/18/2012.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious statement must be filed before that time. 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 14400et seq. Business and Profession Code), Published at LCCN on 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13/12.

NOTICE OF APLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Filing date April 24, 2012.

To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is: RM EL TORITO LLC. The applicant listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at 11167 183rd St.. Cerritos, Ca 90703.

Type of license applied for: 47-On-Sale General Eating Place

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CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED 10 UNITS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Artesia has prepared an Initial Study, Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Draft Mitigation Monitoring Program pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the following project: PROJECT: The project involves the demolition of an existing residential dwelling and the construction of a new 10-apartment unit complex on approximately 19,696 square foot of land located at 18728-32 Arline Avenue (Assessor Parcel Nos. 7040-022-016, -017, and -018). The project site is bounded by Arline Avenue to the west, alley access to the east, single family residence to the north, and the single family residential to the south.

APPLICATIONS: The following applications will be considered by the City in connection with the project (Case No. 2012-20): (1) Tentative Parcel Map No. 72002, to consolidate three (3) separate parcels of land into one (1) parcel of land; (2) and a request for design review approval for the construction of a new 10-unit apartment complex for the property located at 18728-32 Arline Avenue.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Artesia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the project and on the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring Program on July 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Artesia City Council Chambers located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California 90701. The Artesia City Council will hold a public hearing on the same project and documents on August 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Artesia City Council Chambers, at the same address listed above. The Artesia City Council will consider and make a d ecision whether or not to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program at the July 17, 2012 City Council meeting.

COMMENT PERIOD: The Initial Study, Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and Draft Mitigation Monitoring Program will be available for a 20-day public review and comment period commencing June 22, 2012 and ending on July 17, 20128 at 5:00 p.m. Copies of the documents are available from, and comments may be made by mail, facsimile or hand-delivery during the comment period to, the Artesia Planning Department, Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California 90701. Telephone: (562) 865-6262; Facsimile: (562) 865-6240. Staff Contact: Jose Hernandez.

If you challenge this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Artesia at, or prior to, the public hearings on the project.

MAILED: PUBLISHED:

June 22, 2012 June 19, 2012

Jose Hernandez, Assistant Planner

Published at Los Cerritos Community News 6/22/12 CITY OF CERRITOS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cerritos City Council will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. on the following matter: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND THE CITY OF LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE EXCHANGE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR GENERAL FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013.

This public hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of the Cerritos City Hall, Cerritos Civic Center, Bloomfield Avenue and 183rd Street in Cerritos, California, 90703. The meeting will also air live on Cerritos TV3 and will be streamed over the City of Cerritos web site at www.cerritos.us.

If you challenge the above mentioned agenda item and related actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Any person interested in this matter may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 916-1248, for additional information and/or appear at the hearing in person or by agent and be heard.

Dated: June 22, 2012

/s/Vida Barone

Vida Barone, City Clerk

Published at Los Cerritos Community News 6/22/12 ABC Unified School District Public Hearing Notice At the Board Meeting of June 26, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom-16700 Norwalk Blvd. Cerritos, the Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding the Budget of the District for the fiscal year 2012-13, prior to Final Adoption as required by the Education Code section 42103. The proposed budget will be on file and available for public inspection at the following location should members of the public wish to review the budget prior to the public hearing.

Location:

Date: Time:

ABC Unified School District 16700 Norwalk Blvd.

Cerritos, Ca 90703 June 21-26, 2012 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be offered for sale by public auction to highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on or after July 10th at 2:30 pm. Location: Extra Space Storage, 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703. Terms: Cash, ExtraSpace Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel auction. Name of Auctioneer: West Coast Auctioneers Bond #137857. The following units are scheduled for auction:

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(Customer Names) Adie Swindall Jr. Allstar Home Health Service, Inc. Donald Dean Farley Granger Lawrence Valdez Paul Jones Yolanda Lell Amber Ferrell Brenden Rosell

Emelyne Barbers Liwayway Romero Tierra Lane Therese Walker Ronnie Yumang Katarina Thompson Donald Brown Kelvin Golden

All units to include but not limited to tools, furniture, electronics, household items and misc. items unless otherwise specified.

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Published at Los Cerritos Community News 6/22 and 6/29/12 CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be offered for sale by public auction to highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on or after July 10th, 2012@ 3:30pm. Location: Extra Space Storage, 17701 Ibbetson Ave. Bellflower, CA 90706.

Terms: Cash, ExtraSpace Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel auction. Name of Auctioneer: West Coast Auctioneers Bond #137857. The following units are scheduled for auction: (Customer Names) Kyanna S Lee Pedro Aguirre

All units to include but not limited to tools, furniture, electronics, household items and misc. items unless otherwise specified.

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CHRONICLES OF THE FIRST CEB

Thank You to All Donors & Supporters Who Contributed to the Success of the

Our Solution To Beach Pollution

Wiechelman & Associates

Certified Public Accountants

Cerritos Mayor Jim Edwards Cerritos Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Barrows Cerritos Councilwoman Carol Chen Cerritos Councilman Dr. Joseph Cho Cerritos Councilman Mark Pulido Cerritos City Manager Art Gallucci Cerritos Asst. City Manager Kathy Matsumoto Cerritos City Staff Cerritos Recreation Supt. Sherre Titus Cerritos Corporate Yard, Mary Ann Wozniak Cerritos Sheriff’s Dept. Capt. Joe Gonzales Cerritos Fire Departments, Station #30 & #35 Cerritos Friends of the Library, Janice Dawson Cerritos Corporate Yard, Robert Lopez Cerritos Gadabouts, Judy Mendes Cerritos High School Students Cerritos Senior Center Cerritos Sheraton Hotel, Cristina Riveroll Cerritos Concordia Lutheran Church Cerritos College, Nancy Montgomery

Cerritos College Veterans, Lance Makinano Cerritos 99 Cent Store, Eric Schiffer & Mario Portillo Los Cerritos Center, Megan Richardson Cerritos Ford/Lincoln A & J Auto Detail & Restoration A. J. Padelford & Son, Inc. Allstate Insurance, Carl & Susan Johnson Attorney Keith Nelson Anderson Valley Jerky LLC, Cherron Hart Artesia-Cerritos United Methodist Church Children’s Dentist Dr. Donald Brown Dina Williams, Ralph’s Supermarket Cerritos Dr. John Hom, DMD Dr. Steven Sanders, DDS Edward Jones, Tho Ngo Elvira Medina Evans Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Fidelity Hearing, Dr. David DeKriek Gahr High School Students, Justin Velez George & Bev Ray Foundation

Girl Scout Troop 5623, Sheila Taylor Gonzalves Elementary School Students Hubert Humphrey Democratic Club Indian Guides Torrey Contreras Island Weeds, Chris Tislow, Charlotte Morita & Friends John Meinert, Independent Fiannacial Advisor J.D. Knabe & Associates L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe Melanie Broad. LPL Financial Advisor Mike Sullivan, CHS Teacher Operation Blocks for the Brave Peggy Demedio, Del Taco Corporate Office Phil Hawkins, Central Basin Municipal Water Dist.

ReMax of Cerritos, Gary Bingaman Sara’s Travelers, Sara Clardy Shane Johnson, Videographer Tam’s Burgers, Bellflower Vicencia & Buckley Insurance Whitney High School Key Club, Emily Liu Woman’s Club of Artesia-Cerritos

And all other community volunteers!!!

1st Combat Engineer Battalion Adoption Committee

Care Packages Arrive in Afghanistan in 9 Days Via USPS

“Care packages are always welcome, and letters will never go out of style.”

“Mail has been a great morale booster for Marines and Sailors.”

Captions are quotes from "Super Breed Special," 1st CEB May Newsletter from Afghanistan.