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DIRTY WATER:

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Above is a document provided by Central Water Basin District Director Art Chacon that he says came from former convicted felon Ric Mayer instructing him how to vote on several agenda items.

Vasquez’ and James Roybal’s campaigns, came to his home in January.

Mayer handed Chacon a type written document instructing him

Voters Head to Polls on Tuesday in Heated City Races Cerritos, Norwalk, La Mirada voters to pick new city council members.

By Randy Economy randy@cerritosnews.net

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oters will be finally heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in one of the most hotly, and controversial city elections in Cerritos, Norwalk and La Mirada to elected two city councilmembers in each municipality.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the three jurisdictions.

Here is more about each of the three elections:

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Cerritos Needs Trusted Leadership

Central Basin Water Director Chacon Claims 'Life Threatened' by Campaign Backer of Roybal, Vasquez

Los Cerritos Community News investigation has revealed that Art Chacon, a Director at the Central Basin Municipal Water District in Commerce, had his life threatened by former convicted felon Ric Mayer just 24 hours prior to a controversial meeting that resulted in the firing of three top executives at the District in January of this year.

In an interview with LCCN on Wednesday from his Commerce home, Chacon said that Mayer, who is the owner of Golden State Consultants and R & M Associates, and who funded Leticia

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CERRITOS Voters will pick between seven candidates in one of the hardest fought local campaigns in recent city memory.

Incumbent Carol Chen is facing an aggressive field of six challengers.

They include Businessman/ Attorney Frank Aurelio Yokoyama, Retired Police Officer K.Y. Ma, ABC School Board Member James Kang, Businessman George Ray, Homemaker Gerad Valencia and Retired Social Worker Alejandro Estella.

Current Mayor Jim Edwards is barred from seeking reelection due to the voter-mandated term limits set more than 30 years

See ELECTIONS page 10

to vote for the firing of then Acting COO Chuck Fuentes, Attorney Arnold Alvarez Glasman, and

See DIRTY WATER page 10

f you have read our coverage in the past, we have reported time and time again how Cerritos Council-members have used their trusted position as an “elected representative of the people” to benefit their personal agendas.

It is time for real leadership.

Los Cerritos Community Newspaper is urging the defeat of incumbent Cerritos City Councilwoman Carol Chen in next Tuesday’s election.

We don’t take this decision lightly, but we stand firm in our position.

And so do others. Here are our reasons.

Leaders must compromise.

Here is what the hard working Cerritos Employees Association, Local

Embattled Cerritos Councilwoman Carol Chen faces voters Tuesday.

619 said about Chen on their website just one year ago: “Mayor Carol Chen, adding insult to injury, required everyone – including the state dignitaries who showed up to speak – to wait three hours until the agenda item was even addressed.”

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TEN YEAR OLD CERRITOS SWIMMER SCORES FOUR MEDALS

By Randy Economy randy@cerritosnews.net

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erritos could have a possible Michael Phelps emerging from the deep ends of its famous aquatics center in the name of 10-year old Ethan Umpornpukdi.

The talented elementary school student recently took home four top medals while competing in the Southern California Club Championships between February 16 to 18th.

The three day meet was held at the East Los Angeles College Swim Stadium and brought the best “short course” swimmers of all age groups in the Southland together to compete against one and other.

Swimming coach Mark Johnson with 10 year old Ethan Umpornpokdi of La Palma and his mother after another successful performance in the pool.

“This competition was the culmination of the short course season, and brought the best swimmers from Southern California,” his coach Mark Johnson told Los Cerritos Community Newspaper

in an interview this past week.

This coming weekend, Ethan Umpornpukdi will take to the same pool at ELAC to participate in the Southern California Swimming Festival.

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The mid-day press conference was also attended by Cerritos Mayor Jim Edwards, Mayor pro-tem Bruce Barrows and Councilman Joseph Cho. LCCN was told that several Chinese media news outlets attended, along with the Press-Telegram.

Sources told LCCN that Chen called the conference under her official capacity as a Cerritos Councilwoman, calling into question Chen’s authority to do so and also calling into question whether the city of Cerritos was involved.

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Cho said, “I am sad that it happened in City of Cerritos, very diverse community in 21st century.”

When asked about the “just one Korean candidate” deal he tried to strike with candidate K.Y. Ma and James Kang last December (published in LCCN Feb 8) in an attempt to manipulate the Cerritos March 5th election as well as the 2015 election, Cho did not comment.

In an effort to ascertain collusion between Chen , Edwards, Barrows, and Cho and to determine possible Brown Act Violations, LCCN has requested, through a public records request, all emails between Edwards, Barrows, Chen, and Cho from Feb. 1 to Feb. 25 and also a copy of their respective appointment calendars.

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YOKOYAMA CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL As your council member, he will: Prioritize the safety of our community Protect the quality of life for all residents Bring new ideas to strengthen our local economy Partner with school leaders to better serve students

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Ensure a Balanced Budget Cerritos currently faces a 10 million dollar budget deficit. a. Look for ways to reduce city budget expenses.

Set limits on conference, travel, auto and dining, Evaluate the need to rehire when an employee retires. Reduce employee benefits for new employees. (Or explore the option of mandatory budget cuts in each department.) b. Increase Commercial Revenues.

Solicit new business to fill up commercial vacancies. Lease out the vacant commercial properties owned by the city. c. Cerritos Performing Art Center Mandatory management review for 2 years. Consider privatizing.

Reinvest in our Infrastructure

a. Replace broken city sidewalk concrete with root barrier. b. Preventive maintenance of street pot holes. c. Preplanned tree trimming.

Ensure the Safety of our Community a. Keep the residential burglary rate low. b. Encourage residents to install alarm systems. c. Reinforce neighborhood watch program.

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a. Reinforce our partnership with local schools. b. Support student activities (Sports, arts, music, essay, and oratorical) c. Encourage young parents to move to our city.

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Reach Out & Touch Someone Dear Editor:

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emailed all but one of the candidates with the following question: "Would you be in favor or against the city publishing a brief summary of the income, expenses (direct and indirect overhead incurred by the city) and operating losses over the 20 years of operation of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts?"

Gerad Valencia is completely in favor of making this information public.

K.Y. Ma said that the information should be made available and claimed that it actually was. That's not really true because it's scattered through a budget document of almost 400 pages and is incomplete. However he did give permission for me to post the email exchange online.

George Ray said he wouldn't be against publicizing the financials but wouldn't commit to making them public. I've had some emails back and forth with him about his reasons for supporting the CCPA and asked if I could post the emails online. For some reason he doesn't want what he told me to be made public.

I haven't heard back at all from Carol Chen and Frank Yokoyama. Estella didn't provide an email address so I didn't try to contact him.

It’s our city—why is only one of the candidates willing to clearly inform us of what the CCPA has been and is costing us?

Ralph Westfall Cerritos

Vasquez Cronies Stirring Dirty Water

An Open Letter to Norwalk Voters

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Dear Editor:

You can call me “Amigo.” n Tuesday at Central Basin Metropolitan Water District (CBMWD) I attended the board meeting in which witnessed the arrogance and egotistical attitude of Leticia Vasquez. I for one am tired of seeing her use her two face approach to “public service” and getting away with it. The water district water is getting murky but I can feel for several good employees that are being dragged in the mud and don’t deserve the negative association with some politicians whose agenda is a self-serving one.

I have known Leticia Vasquez for many years with the Lynwood Unified School District and the City and have watched her manipulate and get “in bed” with not so reputable individuals in the City and School District. Since she has taken office at the CBMWB the staff has been on egg shells to her capricious self-serving request that for many years other board members didn’t harass staff for, but intimidation and manipulation is her strength.

One of Leticia’s friends Jasmyne Cannick was given a contract at Leticia’s request and alone with her campaign manager Annette Ramirez who also got a job there, Annette wrote the justification for said contract. My understanding and correct me if I am wrong, aren’t their district procurements policy and procedural steps for such contracts?

I live in Lynwood and a close friend of mine told me that Leticia was seen in restaurant La Huasteca doing damage control the week the article “Dirty Water” came out. Her campaign was to stop cronyism, yet wasted no time in giving jobs to her friends!

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et me tell you about my neighbor — the one who lives next door to me.

He, like most all of us, is active, busy, and though he does not have enough time for himself, he has plenty of time for us and the other residents of Norwalk.

The neighbor I am referring to is Enrique Aranda. Enrique watches my house when we are out, as I watch his, and as you would expect a neighbor to do for you.

Enrique’s qualities are reflected in his chosen profession. He works in a business based on trust and in helping others – one that all can listen to and one that all are able to develop and understand the goals and visions of the community. These skills are essential to successfully move our city forward.

I do not expect miracles from him regarding our city, though I know and trust he will be there hand-in-hand with me and those of us who believe in Norwalk.

Several times a week I run into Enrique as he walks his dog Chomsky and it is often during this time that we talk about issues plaguing our City and how, as a community, we can do better than this.

From the homeless man that was set on fire just days before Christmas, the rash of violence and shootings this past year, to the constant closing of small businesses in our community, to our Mayor constantly blaming Sacramento - we can all agree that we need an innovative problem solver at City Hall. As an example of leadership, Enrique promotes joint-use agreements and has pledged to find adequate green space so our Girl’s Softball League can finally have a dedicated field they can call “home”.

Norwalk holds great opportunity when people listen and act to build toward solutions through common sense and goodwill. What is best for Norwalk’s future as we decide on the composition of our City Council on March 5th? I support Enrique Aranda #1 on the ballot.

Pete Perez

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Greetings,

In efforts to increase the growth of Neighborhood Watch we have temporarily decided to host meetings at outside locations to observe the results.

For those of you who attended the February meeting ,that was so graciously hosted at “the Hawaiian gardens apartments”, know that we had a great turn out and we found the meeting to be a success.

March 5 from 6pm-7pm will b our next neighborhood watch meeting. This month wil be held at “Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments” 12100 226th Street, Hawaiian Gardens (entrance located near 226th street and Ibex Avenue) Due to scheduling issues we will be moving the meeting for this month from Wednesday to Tuesday. We hope that this change is not too much of an inconvenience and we hope to see you at the next meeting. Thank you all for your time and if you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to give us a call here at the Safety Center, as always stay safe & stay well.

Stephanie Lara Community Service Assistant

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La Mirada City Council Candidates Reach Out To Voters ‘In Their Own Words’ The La Mirada Lamplighter would like to urge all voters to head to the polls and to cast a ballot in next Tuesday’s March 5th City Council Election.

Here are the “official” ballot statements from each of the candidates, in their own words.

GABE GARCIA • Age: 49 Occupation: Incumbent Gabe Garcia is the Director of Parks and Community Services. He graduated from C.S.U.L.B. and has lived in the community for 23 years. He is married, Maria, and has two children, Paul and Cristina.

Gabe Garcia is involved in his community. Gabe serves as your Mayor, and he attends Beatitudes Church. He has served 4 years on the City Council, 12 years on the Norwalk/La Mirada School Board, and Planning and Public Safety Commissions.

Gabe Garcia understands law enforcement. As a former Deputy Sheriff and current Reserve Police Officer, Gabe makes public safety a top priority. He understands and supports the Los Angeles County Sheriff's and Fire Departments so our community is safe. Gabe Garcia supports quality of life for residents and their families. In his professional career, he provides recreation, athletics and senior services and programs.

Gabe will continue to make sure our children, adults and seniors have the very best and affordable programs. Gabe Garcia commits to a fiscally sound City. As your Council Member, Gabe works hard to ensure the City has strong financial reserves.

He ensures the City lives within its means and his economic priorities are strengthening local revenues, attracting and retaining businesses.

RANDY GRAY • Age: 52 Occupation: School District Administrator My wife, Renee, and I have raised our three children in La Mirada for the past 18 years. I have served an active role in youth sports including AYSO, Little League, and NJB. I also served on the Community Services Commission and as Athletic Council President.

I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from CSUF and my doctorate in Educational Leadership from USC. I have worked in Education for 25 years. I currently monitor the use of State and Federal funds for the Paramount Unified School District and oversee a budget of over 10 million dollars.

I truly believe in giving back to the community that has provided so much to my family and me. I will contribute as a member of the City Council by ensuring that the funds generated by Measure I will address the infrastructure repairs recommended by the Citizens’ Task Force. I will also work steadfastly to maintain La Mirada’s reputation as a business friendly city.

Ultimately, I want to maintain the family friendly reputation that La Mirada so richly deserves. I respectfully ask for your support and your vote. I pledge to always give my best effort to each and every citizen of La Mirada.

ANDREW SAREGA Occupation: Police Officer / Businessman I have lived in La Mirada my entire life, graduating from La Mirada High School with highest honors and attending Biola

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"Women of Ireland": BECOME WOMEN OF CERRITOS

By Glen Creason As St. Paddy’s day looms, Cerritos has taken on a definite green hue as of late and Saturday’s “Women of Ireland” show was more of the musical forty shades. On the tapping heels of “Rhythm of the Dance” this “Women of Ireland” show offered another grand scale, grand celebration of Celtic pride and a glorification of the Emerald Isle’s dance and song. The concert brought much more color than green, including an entire stage-full or beautiful women and fine looking men along with some amazing musicianship that spared no showman (or woman) ship. At the center

is the dazzlingly gorgeous trio of O’Neill sisters (Fiona, Naomi, Evangeline) from Kerry who sang well alone and even better together, such contemporary songs as “Marie’s Wedding,” “Carolina Rua,” “Where the Blarney Roses Grow” along with the lively “Red Haired Mary” that well pleased the decidedly enthusiastic crowd. The love-

ly ladies changed from one fine gown to another and while their voices were high and sweet on songs like “the Green Fields of France,” “There for Me” or “Imagine” it was hard not to get lost in the enchantment of the O’Neill’s pulchritude.

Yet, some of the finest moments on this night came from the little, scene-stealing

fiddler Niamh Gallagher who not only raised the temperature of the concert hall whenever she put bow to fiddle as her joyful countenance was infectiously delightful to fellow performers and audience. Likewise, fueling the fun were the excellent small band of drums, whistle/bodhran, guitar, pipes/saxophone, the terrific keyboards of Cian Boylan and the amazingly invigorating accordion of Kevin Jones. Both gents were brilliant throughout along with Dan the drummer man. That is in no way to slight the absolutely marvelous dancing of the supremely confident (for good reason) Kelly McDonnell, her unfairly unidentified male counterpart and the two young ladies who exploded onto the stage like flying pixies, lighting up every number they joined and causing great gushes of applause from the balcony. When the evening concluded I could only repeat “slainte chuig na fir, agus go mairfidh na mna go deo” (health to the men and may the women live forever!”)

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First Time Cerritos City Council Hopeful Gerard Valencia Shines During Campaign “It's not easy to run a campaign on $532.87 but it was a challenge I was willing to take on.”

– Gerard Valencia, Candidate For Cerritos City Council

By Randy Economy Gerard Valencia is new to Cerritos politics, but you would never know if by the way the first time candidate has been performing on the campaign trail these past four months.

Valencia is a fresh face in this year’s heated Cerritos City Council campaign that most longtime observers equate to a game of “tackle football, without wearing pads.”

Valencia may not get elected next week, his campaign is spending less than $600.00 compared to his opposition that will spend more than $500,000 combined when all the final campaign receipts are tallied.

Nonetheless, Valencia has been impressive in his first bid for public office and when you ask him why he is running against the long odds, he told Los Cerritos Community Newspaper that “the simple answer is to make a difference, but that answer is so cliché.”

“How many politicians actually make a difference during their term? What makes you different if you follow the same old format when running for office? Finding money to back you is pretty easy if you're willing to take on a special interest cause,” Valencia said.

The married “stays at home dad” has not been a wall flower during this campaign season’s televised debates, and isn’t intimidated by the process of running for elected office.

“I did not want to go the traditional route while running my campaign. I have

sought no endorsements or monetary contributions. I'm not a politician. I am a typical resident who is willing to tell the truth.

I am not afraid to tell the truth for fear of job security,” Valencia said.

“My intention was never to win for the sake of winning. Instead, I want the community to prosper by someone who actually stands by solid beliefs and makes sound judgments,” he candidly told LCCN. “We have the most amazing freedoms in this country. One freedom I am unwilling to sacrifice in this campaign is my freedom to speak freely. I have the liberty to say what I believe because I don't fear someone else taking away my campaign funds for doing so,” Valencia said.

To date he points out that he has spent a “meager $532.87.”

“Some of my opponents have spent nearly 100 times that amount for their campaigns. It's not easy to run a campaign on $532.87 but it was a challenge I was willing to take on, Valencia said.

“I learned at a young age to be selfsufficient. I have what it takes to do my own campaign research, my own website, and my own responses. My responses have real substance. I’m not a mouthful of catch phrases like some of my opponents. I hope your readers can take the time to view the public forum videos of the candidates before they vote,” Valencia said.

He has “backed up” his grassroots effort by producing a couple of hard hitting videos that appear on his website www.

GeradValencia.org.

“The residents of Cerritos have energetically fueled my campaign. The residents of Cerritos are the reason we candidates are supposed to run,” he quipped.

“I'm on the side of the everyday Cerritos resident because I am one. Pride in my city is my benefit for securing a spot on the Cerritos City Council. My children call Cerritos home. It’s my motivation to have them continually call Cerritos home,” Valencia said.

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ENRIQUE ARANDA TAKES CITY COUNCIL CAMPAIGN TO NORWALK VOTERS, DOOR BY DOOR

By Randy Economy Enrique Aranda has been pounding the pavement in Norwalk for months in hopes of being able to convince voters that he has the right stuff to get elected in next week’s heated Norwalk City Council election.

Some consider Aranda as a “political outsider,” but he likes to tell voters and friends that Norwalk is his “hometown” where “he was raised” and where he wants to raise his new child that is expected to arrive later this Summer.

“I am homegrown. I graduated from Norwalk High School and Cerritos Community College,” Aranda said.

He earned his B.A. at UC Berkeley and recently an MBA and has also completed graduate coursework in Urban Planning and has been active in advocating for environmental conservation and smart growth.

During a series of debates between the candidates, it was Aranda whose booming voice stands out in the compact field of candidates that includes challenger Candy Martinez and Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board of Education Member Daryl Adams and incumbent city

Enrique Aranda councilmembers Cheri Kelley and Mike Mendez.

His life partner is Dr. Sandra Salazar, MD who also scored a huge political upset last November when she clobbered incumbent Tina Cho to win a seat on the Cerritos College Board of Trustee.

“No one gave Sandra much of a chance of winning, but the voters and people of Norwalk realized that Cerritos College

needed to change and well, now Cerritos College is indeed headed into a new era,” Aranda told Los Cerritos Community Newspaper.

His main rival, incumbent Mayor Cheri Kelley has tried to cast Aranda as being a “outsider politician” who is “looking to run for higher office after being elected to the Norwalk City Council.”

“I have no intentions of running for any higher office, period. Sandra and I are looking forward to raising our child here in Norwalk,” Aranda. “Norwalk is still has a small town atmosphere, and it is hard to keep secrets from one and other,” Aranda said.

Aranda and Salazar are expecting the birth of their first child later this year.

“Sandra and I are blessed to have each other and even more fortunate to be able to give back to the community we both love so very much,” Aranda said.

Aranda tells LCCN that he is “supportive” of incumbent City Councilman Mike Mendez, but will let the voters be the final judge on who should guide the city of nearly 110,000 residents for the next four years.

“I am working hard on this campaign.

Nothing is ever guaranteed in life. You

have to work hard, and have to be open and honest with the voters. Being a public servant is about trust, and being able to make bold, hard decisions that affect the lives of tens of thousands of people who are in Norwalk each and every day,” Aranda said.

Aranda is known for his experience in community and economic development, creating public private partnerships and for a steadfast commitment to community and public service.

Aranda is Director of Marketing and Development for a Private School Consortium and a small business owner of New Economy Strategies in Norwalk where he is a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

“We need to stop talking about how to rebuild Norwalk and just get the job done once and for all,” Aranda said.

“I strongly feel that Norwalk is ready to embrace a new spirit of working together as a community. Our local economy is not just the basis of jobs but also underpinning of our ability as a city to provide quality services for our seniors, youth and hard working families,” Aranda concluded.

Aranda said that he was talking to voters who live next to Norwalk City Hall this past Saturday.

“Voters were telling me that Mayor Kelley needs to stop blaming Sacramento for all the problems she created here in Norwalk,” Aranda said.

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T

An open letter from Young Park to the citizens of Cerritos To the residents of Cerritos,

this Mrs. Kang (the wife of James Kang) and her paid advertisement letter in My name is Young Park, a fellow resident of Cerritos. This is response to now. reply to able only was I letter sooner, but my business matters kept me away so newspaper’s February 1st, 2013 edition. I wanted to respond to Mrs. Kang’s her husband’s seven year affair (with my now ex-wife). I want to thank Mrs. I commend Mrs. Kang for her courageous letter in which she acknowledges children.

Kang for her kind console and encouragement in her letter to me and my and misconceptions in her letter.

However, I would like the opportunity to correct some false accusations for opposing candidates and calling my actions dirty campaign tactics. That James Kang’s Campaign Committee began accusing me of being a proxy the candidate. My letter was NOT an endorsement for any candidate. Unlike is absolutely false. I am NOT a politician. I am NOT aligned with any other tee. commit gn and NOT by a campai statements in Mrs. Kang’s letter, all expenses were paid out of my pocket dated divorce as James Kang’s adulterous actions with my ex-wife ended and she Mrs. Kang also mentioned that James Kang was not responsible for my his began Kang James : follows as is truth the r, Howeve . my ex-wife’s poor choices another man while still married to me. I have no intentions of covering up wife. my from himself ciate disasso to swore Kang was being committed and Mr. affair in the summer of 1987. One year later, I exposed the adultery that any sense with my wife until April of 1994. At that time, I did not feel that there was affair his ed continu fact in Regardless, I re-discovered that Mr. Kang had to follow ry necessa it felt I tact. in e marriag my keep I realized that I could no longer in informing Mrs. Kang of this information that came into light, because finalized in 1995. through with a divorce. After I demanded a divorce with my ex-wife, it was couple uently, she decided to leave her children behind and move away. After a My ex-wife began to date another man in the beginning of 1995 and Subseq of April After this: was tion explana Her affair. once, but two times with another years had gone by, I asked my ex-wife, how could she betrayed me not only process the in was she Since affair. their e continu to eless, James Kang begged my wife 1994, she wanted to discontinue her relationship with Mr. Kang. Neverth would leave he was serious about their relationship. James Kang promised her that he if her marry and wife of a divorce , she insisted that Mr. Kang divorce his she had whom man another met had she that ’s sake. Only after she told James Kang Mrs. Kang, but he delayed the divorce for his reputation and his children Kang is James r whethe ne determi to on discreti us obsession. It is up to the reader’s intentions of marrying, she was able to get away from James Kang’s tenacio responsible for my divorce.

August times. I clearly remember Kang apologizing to me exactly two times. On Mrs. Kang also mentioned that James Kang apologized to me numerous promise and apology The fe. then-wi my d to never again have any contact with 8th,1988, when his affair was first discovered, Kang apologized and promise ess. apology was in early 2009, when Kang called me asking for my forgiven second His years.

6 turned out to be false. The relationship continued another District.

School ABC the in on Educati of only for the sake of his running for the Board However, I quickly realized that was his effort to try to silence my voice I did not see any sincerity in both apologies. about my encounter with James Kang and how it affected my family. Since I do not want to seek revenge. I am just a man who wants to inform voters with his is my public duty to inform voters of James Kang’s hidden past life along James Kang is a public figure and he is running for the election, I felt it accomplishments that have been advertised for his campaign. person representing the City of Cerritos. James Kang does not meet these I believe honesty, integrity, and ethics should be important factors for the on his own wife six more years after his initial Extramarital Affair was qualifications to be a City Council Member. Can you trust a guy who cheated discovered? A wife he pledged to love and honor? if James James Kang will be devoted to serving the citizens of Cerritos. I question I question James Kang’s motives for representing our City. I question if for ethics and y, l gain. I question if James Kang demonstrate true honesty, integrit Kang will not use the City Council as a stepping stone for his own persona our City. twice right and responsibility to elect righteous leaders. I humbly ask you to think The election is set for March 5, 2013. You, the voters of Cerritos, have a before voting for ouselves and for our children.

Young Park / young14ever@hotmail.com / (562)445-9055.

Young Park to Mrs. Kang Mrs. Kang,

of the City of Cerritos. I’m sure you would have done the same actions if You may call it personal vendetta. I call it informing voters for the good my ex-wife was running for city council in your home town. of youth, then 15 years later, the perpatrator appears and asks for Put yourself in my shoes. If a person destroyed your family and dreams I ex-wife? I was only 26 years old when my marriage was destroyed and forgiveness, can you forgive him easily? Did you completely forgive my went all They effects. l minima with kids your marriage intact and raised felt as if someone cut off both of my arms and legs. At least you kept your l Doctor, Lawyer and Pharmacist. I did not have that luck in my Medica as careers ful success have to prestigious colleges, Yale and Harvard, and and God fearing adults. children’s academic endeavors, but I can proudly say that my kids are honest person who caused such damage and grief in our lives. It is God’s I know and you know, as human beings, we may not be able to forgive a for a better tomorrow. You mentioned that you wished we would all forget territory to forgive. I tried very hard to put the past behind and move on these occurrences from my memory. However, the constant headlines in this incident that occurred 25 years ago. I want nothing more than to erase to ache. I have often felt like I was a failure in life who had no control over newspapers and campaign signage refresh my memories and cause scars here? the situation and felt a sense of shame. Should I endure again? Will it end is was elected to the Board of Education in ABC School District. Now, he I fault myself for not speaking out in 2009. To my dismay, James Kang letter a mailed and News s Cerrito during this election. I bought pages in Los running for the City Council of Cerritos. I decided not to remain silent I am not fighting only for my ego but for the good of our children in our Kang.

James out to inform voters so they will be correctly informed about schools, and good of every citizen in the City of Cerritos. for God’s wrath. I told myself I did what I had to and will move on, I don’t believe in avenging the past by myself; rather, I want to leave room leaving the past behind. letter to me and my children. It is very important that we do not hate each Mrs. Kang, Thank you for your kind console and encouragement in the do whatever you think is right for your family, but let us not falsely other because both you and I are victims of terrible consequences. You should accuse each other any more.

Good luck with the election. l e-mail instead of continuously posting ads in this newspaper. It If you have anything to say or words to console my soul, please use my persona issues after the election. gets costly and I do not think the public wants to read about our private

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Artesia City Council Approves End of Furlough, Contract Terminations

By Rico Dizon The end of work furloughs and contract terminations for the city employees of Artesia proposed by Interim City Manager Don Powell have been approved by the City Council during its regular meeting of Feb. 11.

Mayor Pro Tem Tony Lima, Council Members Victor Manalo and Miguel Canales voted yes. Mayor Sally Flowers and Council Member John Lyon abstained.

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Consequently, the 10% across-theboard salary deductions of Artesia City employees will end and reinstatement of their actual salaries prior to the furlough three years ago shall take effect on February 22.

In addition, the 9 day/80 hour work schedule for all City employees has been re-implemented.

Simultaneously however, the retirees’ dependent health coverage will be reduced from 100% to 50% as “this is consistent with the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) according to Interim City Manager Powell.

Also, the MHN contract for employee assistance program will terminate since “it is seldom used and the Union is amenable,” added Powell.

The other work-related contract terminations approved during last Monday’s City Council meeting in continuance of the mid-year budget review included consultancy services for labor relations, state lobbying, code and parking rules enforcement.

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Football Legend Troy Aikman Honored as Cerritos Hometown Hero Professional Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman was honored by the City of Cerritos as a Hometown Hero at the City’s Volunteer Awards and Recognition Dinner on February 23.

During the event Aikman shared comments about his positive experiences participating in the City of Cerritos’ youth sports programs and the valuable coaching he received from local volunteers.

Elected officals presented Aikman with a proclamation declaring him a Cerritos Hometown Hero for his stellar career

as a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and for establishing The Troy Aikman Foundation which enhances the lives of youths through sports and academics.

The City’s Volunteer Awards and Recognition Dinner was attended by 125 coaches of the City’s youth flag football, basketball, baseball and soccer programs.

Past Mayor's Award recipients were also in attendance.

In total, 226 coaches donated 8,700 hours of volunteer service to the City’s youth sports programs during 2012.

$21.7 MILLION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PRESENTED TO LA PALMA COUNCIL

By Rico Dizon La Palma City Engineer and Public Works Director Jeff Moneda presented a 10-year Capital Improvement Program for the City with a gross outlay of $21.7 million at its regular meeting on Feb. 19.

“The staff presented this 10-Year CIP to solicit the invaluable feedbacks from the La Palma City Council most especially in the area of funding,” said Moneda.

A detailed discussion on the matter has been planned for at the next La Palma City Council Meeting.

“Of course, we would also like to know which particular projects should be retained and removed to guide us towards the final presentation in April which will form part to the City’s overall budget for next fiscal year that is scheduled to be adopted in June,” the City Engineer added.

From the total outlay of $21,688,000, a big chunk has already been allocated to current projects mostly on sewers improvements that are taking place in the City.

For 2013-14 alone, total expenses stand at $2,643,000 and continue roughly at an average of over a million dollars every year with the last year (2022-2023) getting a $3 million share.

Of outstanding prominence is the amount of $11.5 million for the Residential and Arterial Streets Rehabilitation projects which already is 50% of the whole CIP total outlay. During the meeting it was noted during the presentation that the Staff would need to look for multi-source funding with the help of the City Council. Sewer Projects amounted to $5,250,000 while Water Systems Improvements is at $3,070,000. City Hall projects are projected at $920,000 for the 10-year stretch.

On the “Summary of Funding” portion of the CIP, sewer activities contribute a total of $5.4 million – the highest outside of the Capital Outlay Reserves of $3,526.275. Gas tax/HUTA shares $3.6 million while Facility Maintenance offers $1.9 million. Funding from Water-related revenues is at $2.9 million and Measure M at $2.8 million.

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Winner Kearne Permalino with his parents and Dr. Mary Sieu, Superintendent.

ABC Unified School District held its 8th Annual District Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 27th at the Cerritos High School Brewer Theater. All 19 elementary schools were represented with a school spelling bee champion. The winner of the 2013 District Spelling Bee Contest was Kearne Permalino, 6th grader from Juarez Elementary School.

The runner-up was Skye Garcia, 5th grade student from Wittmann Elementary School.

The winner, Kearne Permalino received a trophy and a “Night on the Town” gift with his family. He advanced to the next level of the Spelling Bee Contest organized by the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

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For more information or to register for about the workshop series, call or visit the library at (562) 868-0775 or visit us at colapublib.org. The Norwalk Regional Library is a branch library of the County of Los Angeles Public Library system.

Cerritos Optimist Club Essay Contest Held On Thursday, February 21, 2013 the Cerritos Optimist Club conducted its Annual Essay Contest Awards Breakfast.

Present at that meeting were Dr. Susan Hixson, Director and Dr. Carol Hansen, Assistant Superintendent representing the ABC Unified School District, Rhonda Buss, Principal of Whitney High School and Janice Peterson, Principal of Cerritos High School.

This breakfast meeting marked the conclusion of the Essay Contest that involved over 100 essays submitted from all five High Schools in the ABC Unified School District and the judging for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place

Awards and Honorable Mention winners.

At this breakfast each of the award winners read their essay to all the attendees and each was awarded a medallion, award certificate, and check from the Cerritos Optimist Club.

The awards were presented to the following students: 1st Place - Alwin Nocom, Whitney High School 2nd Place - Andrea Prudencio, Cerritos High School 3rd Place – Kellie Zhao, Whitney High School The 1st Place winner’s essay will advance to the Optimist Pacific Southeast District Essay Contest to compete for additional awards and prize money.

Honorable Mention Certificates will be presented by the ABC Unified School District to Ruby Ririe from Tracy High School, Joel Flores from Artesia High School and Samuel Castro from Gahr High School.

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“Ric Mayer came to my home and handed me a piece of paper and instructed me to vote in favor of several items that were appearing on the agenda,” Chacon said.

“After he handed me the document, Mayer told me ‘if I don’t vote this way… remember what happened to that guy in South Gate, and then he looked me in the eye and turned around and walked back to his car,” Chacon said.

Chacon said, “Mayer could have possibly been reminding me of what happened to former South Gate Mayor Henry Gonzalez who was shot in the head after he left a city council meeting.”

The document contained certain agenda items calling to “review, amend or terminate the COO’s position (Chuck Fuentes), the Assistant to the General Manager (Ron Bielke) and the Public Affairs Manager.”

The document also called to “terminate all existing and current contracts to include service providers, consultants and other contracts deemed necessary by board. All contracts then terminated will be reviewed immediately by committee appointed by board president for recommendation for restatement.”

LCCN has a copy of the document online at loscerritosnews.net Chacon said that he decided to talk about the situation after LCCN called him about the investigation and plans to file a report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department as early as Thursday morning.

“I got really concerned about my safety, and frankly, I am still scared about what Mayer said to me,” Chacon said.

LCCN called Mayer at Golden State Consultants on Wednesday afternoon to response and as of press time on Thursday he had not responded.

Director James Roybal said that he “had no knowledge” of what “may or may not” have taken place between Chacon and Mayer.

“This is the first time that I have heard about this situation,” Roybal told LCCN on Thursday.

Mayer along with political consultant Angel Gonzalez donated huge sums of money and were the two key figures responsible for getting Vasquez and Roybal elected. According to documents filed with the California Secretary of State’s Office both Vasquez and Roybal owe the two convicted figures more than $40,000 combined.

Vasquez told state officials that she still owes Gonzalez at least $18,399 for campaign signs and mailing costs, more than eight months after being elected last June.

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their connections with Vasquez and Roybal by being granted consulting contracts that could bring in hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars.

Since taking office on January 7th, 2013, in less than one month, Roybal and Vasquez joined ranks with long-time Director Bob Apodaca and created a new “voting bloc majority” at Central Basin.

The three changed the Administrative Code and removed President Art Chacon from overseeing the Board just barely one week after he was seated for the position.

Roybal is now serving as president of the five-member board.

The three also immediately removed CBMWD Director and Cerritos resident Phil Hawkins from his long held seat on the board of the Metropolitan Water District.

Hawkins served as chair of the important Real Estate and Asset Management Special Committee.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe was angered about the recent decision to remove Hawkins from his key slot.

“I’m very upset to see Phil removed from his MWD seat. Phil has been a tireless advocate for the Southeast area on water issues and his tenure means a great deal on such a large Board as the MWD. His experience as Chair of the Real Estate and Asset Management Committee will be missed,” Knabe said.

“When reached by phone, Hawkins was equally as angry, “They removed me for no reason. It’s all about egos. We were doing a good job there; we were actually making money. Roybal was going to take my seat, but his school commitments prevented that, so now Leticia will be taking the seat, and she has zero experience.”

Roybal as president is now in a powerful position, responsible for forming committee, items that will be allowed on the agenda, and what contracts are vetted and reviewed before they come to a vote.

LEADERSHIP

Continued from page 1 “Mayor Carol Chen scolded Congresswoman Linda Sanchez at a heated city council meeting and for inappropriately requiring residents – many with children in tow on a school night – to wait so long for an opportunity to speak about a city employee union agreement?”

Leaders do not abuse city finances. Chen did, as witnessed by the “Travelgate” scandal LCCN published two weeks ago where Chen, Barrows, and Edwards dined on $65 halibut and $32 steaks when on a trip to Washington D.C. And we presented many other trips where the same amounts were spent on meals.

Leaders help the city. LCCN has obtained a memo from Michael Kodama, Executive Director of the Orange Line Development, who gladly promoted the fact that Chen was responsible for coordinating a trip to Mainland China to, among other things, “examine potential public/private investment opportu-

nities.” Chen defended her mission to China.

We called it for what it really was, unnecessary and a misuse of public funds.

Leaders do not mislead voters. Chen has misled voters in her mailers about the fiscal condition of the city. She claimed the city has cut $40 million from the budget. She used accounting tricks and cumulative numbers.

Leaders solve problems. LCCN has obtained documents that show the CCPA has lost an astounding $22 million since 2008.

Not one word or proposal from Chen.

Leaders do not take donations with strings attached. LCCN obtained Chen’s campaign statements this past week and found a Chinese developer, who had built three large projects in Artesia, donated $5,000 to her campaign.

That is a huge sum of money for a local council race and begs the question of what Chen will do to pay the developer back.

Leaders are not hypocrites. Chen supported fee increases at our very own taxpayer owned facilities here in Cerritos, and then backed off when she saw voter outrage.

Leaders lead. There are some city councils that take no money from the city; they feel it is a public service to be a council-person. Other councils take very little money, like La Palma.

Chen, Barrows, and Edwards were caught recording mileage expense while getting a $400 monthly car allowance.

If they do that, who knows what else they will do with city money.

And that’s not the type of leadership we need here in Cerritos.

ELECTIONS

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LA MIRADA Current Mayor Gabriel Garcia started his reelection campaign off on a sour note when he was arrested and charged with being under the influence of alcohol back in December. Garcia’s arrest became headline news throughout Southern California and now he is hoping voters will return him to office for another four year term.

Appointed Incumbent Pauline Deal is also seeking her first full four year stint on the cities governing body. Deal is a former member of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board of Education.

Challenging Garcia and Deal are City Planning Commissioner/Businessman Steve Keithly, School District Administrator Randy Gray and Policeman/Businessman Andrew Sarega.

NORWALK Incumbent Mayor Cheri Kelley and Councilman Mike Mendez are facing three well organized challengers.

Taking on the two is Educator and City Commissioner Enrique Aranda, NorwalkLa Mirada Unified School Board Member Daryl Adams, and Candy Martinez.

Los Cerritos Community Newspaper will have all of the semi-official results posted at www.loscerritosnews.net beginning at 9 p.m. on election night.

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COMMUNITYSPORTS CIF-SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III-AAA GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

TOP RANKED GAHR SHOCKED BY CHARGERS IN TITLE GAME

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ANAHEIM – This past Wednesday afternoon’s California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section Division III-AAA championship game was decided within the first minutes of the contest. Unfortunately for Gahr, it was unable to get into a groove and was hit with too much high voltage from Agoura’s Kim Jacobs.

The leading scorer for the Chargers torched the Lady Gladiators for 30 points and sank half a dozen three-pointers as Agoura crushed the division’s top ranked team 60-39 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Gahr was looking for its fourth girls basketball championship while the Chargers won their first.

“We started off real slow,” said Gahr head coach Al Dorogusker. “Our defense was really, really soft in those first five minutes and that certainly gave their shooters confidence. They’re a terrific team. They beat the number one, two and three teams in this tournament. That’s pretty darn good.”

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS Continued from page 4

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As a law enforcement officer I took an oath to serve my community with integrity and honor. I will bring these virtues with me to city council. I will work tirelessly to make La Mirada a leader in government transparency.

My current profession as a law enforcement officer has given me great insight and experience with local governments. My vision for La Mirada is to first restore fiscal stability and responsibility to a city that has declared fiscal crisis.

I will work to bring businesses back to the city, not increases taxes on them.

Public safety is also a top priority for me as most cities are experiencing increased crime. I want to work with the LA Sheriff Department to provide La Mirada with the best service and safety of any city around.

I will work with the citizens to reduce the waste and bureaucracy in local government.

Please join me in bringing a new era of prosperity to La Mirada.

STEVE KEITHLY • Age: 61 Occupation: Businessman As long-time residents of La Mirada, my wife and I have raised our children here and greatly benefitted from this community. La Mirada is a wonderful city and it can be made even better!

During the last few years I have served in various appointed positions, learning and coming to understand the functioning of the city. In recent years, I have served on the Community Services Foundation, both Citizens Financial Task Forces and currently serve as vice-chairman of the Planning Commission. On the Commission, we have worked diligently in developing and modernizing the city’s commercial centers.

I feel it’s time to take the next step and continue to grow and prosper this outstanding community. This is the reason I am running for City Council. With my years of business experience, I bring a valuable and unique skill-set to the Council. I am thoroughly familiar with the practical as well as the financial requirements of running a successfully organization and will use these skills to make certain that city resources are efficiently managed.

I would ask for your vote on February 5th, for a better La Mirada!

PAULINE L. DEAL • Age: 53 Occupation: Appointed Incumbent It’s been a privilege to serve as Councilmember of the City of La Mirada. I’ve been a resident of La Mirada for 33 years.

My husband Jeff and I raised our family here in the community we love. My occupational background is in the field of finance. I work as an assistant controller.

Active in the community for many years, I’ve served as an elected member of the Norwalk-La Mirada Board of Education for over 15 years, as board member of several La Mirada PTAs, and as a board member and coach with the La Mirada Girls Softball Association. In July 2011, I was appointed to the La Mirada City Council.

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COMMUNITYSPORTS Continued from page 12 lead nearly two and a half minutes into the game, they reeled off 13 straight points with Jacobs and Brittany Mazal each scoring four during the stretch. Agoura’s stifling defense held Gahr (22-9) to only six shots in the opening quarter and forced the Lady Gladiators to turn the ball over seven times in the stanza with the Chargers scoring each time.

Gahr tried to make a dent into its big deficit late in the second quarter and trailed 28-13 after an offensive rebound and basket from senior guard Jewelyn Sawyer.

Her two free throws with 21.5 seconds left in the half made it a 30-17 affair but Gahr would not get closer the rest of the way.

“In the second quarter I thought we played really good defense,” Dorogusker said. “They ended up with 11 points in that quarter and they scored four of them in the last couple of seconds on a couple of loose balls that bounced around. I thought our defense was really coming on. I really had high hopes for the third quarter.”

“Our defense has been so exceptional over the last two weeks of this tournament,” said Agoura first-year head coach Conley Oliver. “I knew if we would play like that one more time, we definitely would have a chance at the championship.

When halftime approached, the Lady Gladiators were shooting less than 23 percent from the field while the Chargers were nearing 38 percent from the field. In addition, Gahr made only one of 18 three-point shots on the game. But it wasn’t just the shooting that hampered Gahr throughout the contest. Agoura dominated the glass to the tune of 45 rebounds in the game, 23 coming on the offensive side while Gahr

had 29 rebounds.

“We didn’t attack the basket,” Sawyer said. “We shot a lot of shots; a lot of air balls. I think we weren’t aggressive.”

“We never got our shooters going,” Dorogusker said. “It was very, very difficult for us to make our open shots and that put no pressure on [Agoura] at all.”

The Chargers and Jacobs continued to put more pressure on in the second half.

Jacobs added half of her teams’ 18 points in the third quarter and scored another six on back to back three-pointers in the fourth quarter. In contrast, Gahr never scored consecutive baskets in the game.

Jacobs was 12 of 29 from the field while the rest of the Chargers combined for the other 13 field goals.

“She’s a terrific shooter but those girls at North Torrance shot just as well,” Dorogusker said. “She’s a good shooter but she’s not the only one around. I thought they hurt us more on the boards than with their shooting.”

“When I saw Kim hit her first shot, I started looking at [my team] and they looked liked they didn’t care,” Oliver said.

“It was really easy from then on to just know, if we focused on defense and ran our stuff, then we could get it done.”

While Gahr, the second place representatives from the San Gabriel Valley League played three straight road games prior to the title game, winning by three points in two of those games, the 15th seeded Chargers edged second seeded Sonora 42-40 at home and knocked off third seeded El Dorado 41-36 on the road in the semifinals. This was Agoura’s second trip to the finals, having lost to Inglewood 6449 three years ago.

“I ranked teams for the last five or six years,” Dorogusker said. “This year I wasn’t on a ranking committee and Agoura has always been among the top two teams. Why they were ranked 15th I have no idea. But that’s absolute nonsense.”

Sawyer led Gahr with 23 points, including nine of 11 shooting from the free throw line. The future Long Beach State University standout, also grabbed nine rebounds, had her teams’ only three assists and blocked three shots. Senior forward Jasmine Gates added six points and four rebounds.

“I got this tape on Sunday and I was like, ‘that girl is good’,” Oliver said of Sawyer. “I started trying to break down how we were going to stop a six-foot guard that can handle the ball, shoot a little bit and pass the ball well. Coming into this game, we told everybody if we can just contain her…that game plan worked.”

Gahr will now wait for Sunday evening when the brackets to the state playoffs are released. The state playoffs begin on Wednesday.

Road Weary Gahr Holds Off Defending Champions In Fourth Quarter, Advances to Finals

By Loren Kopff lorenkopff@aol.com

LAGUNA HILLS – Shortly before his Gahr girls basketball team tipped off against Laguna Hills in a California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section Division III-AAA semifinal game, head coach Al Dorogusker asked how many wins he had at Gahr. The 77-year old coach, who is in his 10th and final season coaching the Lady Gladiators, picked up the biggest of his 159 Gahr victories.

Last Saturday night, the Lady Gladiators nearly blew a 13-point fourth quarter lead but held on to defeat the Hawks 5451 to advance to the championship game for the first time since 1997. That season, Gahr lost to Laguna Hills 54-40 in the IIAA finals.

“I get credit for all the wins,” Dorogusker joked. “Just understand that. [Assistant head coaches] David [Garcia] and Art [Jackson] did a great, great, great job in the game.”

Garcia, who will succeed Dorogusker beginning next season, handled the offensive side of the game and watched Gahr, playing on the road for the third straight time, build a 49-36 lead 34 seconds into the fourth quarter. But the defending IIIAA champions battled back with a flurry of offensive rebounds and free throw shooting down the stretch to make it a onepossession contest with 42.8 seconds left to play.

After Laguna Hills called a timeout with 19.7 seconds remaining, Christina King got the ball to Cheyenne Berbey, who attempted a three-pointer which was missed. Maddy Ziering-Smith grabbed the rebound but her three-pointer at the buzzer was also unsuccessful and Gahr began the long-awaited celebration.

Senior guard Jewelyn Sawyer led everyone with 22 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and three steals. However, the Long Beach State University-bound star scored only two points in the fourth quarter and picked up her fourth foul with 5:35 left in the game. When she picked up her fourth foul, Gahr was up 49-40. Junior guard Ra’vyn Bowser scored the remaining five points of the game for the second place representatives out of the San Gabriel Valley League.

“Jewelyn is a great player first of all,” Dorogusker said. “She had [22 points] and controlled the game. She just did a great job. We don’t worry about her fouling out.

We want the ball in her hands and she

takes care of it.”

“The last minutes felt like the longest minutes of the game,” Sawyer said. “But I knew if I kept playing hard, I would have more good than bad.”

With the exception of a 2-2 tie, Gahr trailed the entire first quarter and didn’t take its first lead until a three-pointer from Sawyer put the division’s top ranked team up 18-17 with 5:31 left in the first half. Gahr built on that lead and held a 27-22 halftime advantage behind Sawyer’s 11 rebounds and 10 points. The Hawks remained in striking distance throughout most of the third quarter but when Sawyer went coast to coast after a rebound and senior guard Jasmine Gates scored off her only steal, it ignited an 8-0 run that increased Gahr’s lead to 43-31 with 1:38 left in the third quarter.

“I knew we weren’t going to go out without a fight,” Sawyer said. “I knew we were going to make it [to the finals]. Past the finals, I want to go to state. I don’t want to lose to anybody. Every one of the eight games that we lost, I felt horrible.”

Gahr shot 44 percent from the field, a far cry from the 22 percent performance from the Hawks, who didn’t give the school’s Brett Favre club much to root about. In fact, Laguna Hills connected on eight more free throws than field goals.

The hosts were 21 of 26 from the charity stripe and out-rebounded Gahr 40-30, including 23-10 on the offensive end. “[Lindsey Johnson] was in the middle of every offensive rebound,” Dorogusker said of one of the Laguna Hills starter “She kept the ball alive a whole number of times. Maybe she didn’t get credit for the rebound but she caused the ball to be whacked around.”

Gahr, which faced Agoura in the championship game, picked up its 22nd win in 30 games, the most victories under Dorogusker. Last season, the Gladiators were knocked out by Rio Mesa 45-43 in the quarterfinals. Since then, everyone in the program was more than determined to get to the finals.

“Rio Mesa stuck in my crawl all year without any question in mind,” Dorogusker said. “That was a game where we were down 18 points in the first half and with a minute and half to go, we had a one-point lead. I take a lot of blame for that [loss].”

“We wanted to look at it as it’s a whole new season,” Sawyer said. “We don’t care where they were at last year. We want to start fresh this year and make a name for ourselves.”

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-10-375228-CL Order No.: 100443046-CALPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): GWENDOLYN BUTTON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 4/30/2007 as Instrument No. 20071034068 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/15/2013 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $788,240.33 The purported property address is: 19422 JACOB AVE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 7054-021044 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-10375228-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-7302727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

TS No.: CA-10-375228-CL IDSPub #0045714 2/22/2013 3/1/2013 3/8/2013

TSG No.: 7520461 TS No.: CA1200249298 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 7012-004-031 Property Address: 16905 CHAPARRAL AVENUE #20 CERRITOS, CA 90703 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/02/2006. 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 03/21/2013 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/11/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2256234, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California.

Executed by: NINO A. DEGAMO, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 7012-004-031 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16905 CHAPARRAL AVENUE #20, 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 made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $301,736.79. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. 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 (916)9390772 or visit this Internet Web http://search. nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms. aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1200249298 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse. First American Title Insurance Company First American Title Insurance Company 3 FIRST AMERICAN WAY SANTA ANA, CA 92707 Date: FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.NPP0214091 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 03/01/2013, 03/08/2013, 03/15/2013

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0103847 Doc ID #0001350870932005N Title Order No. 11-0132084 Investor/Insurer No. 135087093 APN No. 7157-004-021 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/03/2006. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ROSA RIVERA, A SINGLE WOMAN., dated 03/03/2006 and recorded 3/15/2006, as Instrument No. 06 0552071, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 03/25/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom 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: 3103 CANDLEWOOD STREET, LAKEWOOD, CA, 90712. 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 $466,926.51. 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. 11-0103847. 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-4364524 03/01/2013, 03/08/2013, 03/15/2013

CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA WILL HOLD A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE ARTESIA CITY HALL, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOW ITEMS: 1.

CASE NO. 2013-01

CODE AMENDMENT

CITY WIDE CITY OF ARTESIA, 18747 CLARKDALE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CA. 90701 A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO MODIFY THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE (AMC) TO ALLOW ADDITIONS/EXPANSIONS TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS LOCATED WITHIN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (M-R) ZONE. 2. IMPOUND VEHICLE TOWING/RELEASE FEE AND RESOLUTION NO. 13-2373 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA INCREASING ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR VEHICLES IMPOUNDED IN THE CITY OF ARTESIA PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODES 22651 THROUGH 22656 AND SECTION NO. 14602.6 AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1775

PUBLISHED: APRIL 1, 2013

GLORIA CONSIDINE, CITY CLERK

Published at Los Cerritos Community News 3/1/13

MARCH 1, 2013

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12021915 Loan No: 1158054407 APN 8022018011 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 29, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 21, 2013, at 11:00 AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 7, 2006, as Instrument No. 06 1503008 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA, executed by: JOSE L. BOBADILLA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MEGA CAPITAL FUNDING, INC, 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: 11752 RINGWOOD AVENUE, NORWALK, CA 90650 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 unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). 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 714.730.2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 12021915.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The 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 $471,577.06 (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. DATE: 02/26/2013 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 11000 Olson Drive Ste 101 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 9166360114 Megan Curtis Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714.730.2727 A-4365050 03/01/2013, 03/08/2013, 03/15/2013

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN RICHARD DODD AKA JOHN R. DODD AKA JOHN DODD CASE NO. VP014984 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOHN RICHARD DODD AKA JOHN R. DODD AKA JOHN DODD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WENDY L. CONNOLLY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WENDY L. CONNOLLY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/26/13 at 8:30AM in Dept. L located at 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, CA 90650 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner JAY OBERHOLTZER - SBN 72127 JAY OBERHOLTZER, APLC 15141 E WHITTIER BLVD #500 WHITTIER CA 90603 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/13 CNS-2439189# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS

2013029498 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as Sun-Led America 10900 183rd #105 Cerritos, Ca., 90703. The following business is conducted as a individual. The registrant has not began to transact business. /S/ Chung Phil Ahn The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 2/12/2013 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 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8/13

2013030888 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as TOTAL SOLUTIONS CONTRACTING 30765 PACIFIC COAST HWY #219, MALIBU CA 900265. The registrant has NOT begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. /S/FRANK TEMESVARY The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 2/14/13 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 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8/13

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20120015003859 Title Order No.: 120369017 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/02/2007. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/13/2007 as Instrument No. 20071893233 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: BERNADITA E PODOBNY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 03/14/2013 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 21333 HASTON PL, LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90715 APN#: 7065-021-031 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $273,132.53. 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120015003859. 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 2 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 02/19/2013 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 7951852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 A-4362010 02/22/2013, 03/01/2013, 03/08/2013

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0098850 Doc ID #0001336082112005N Title Order No. 11-0079769 Investor/Insurer No. 133608211 APN No. 7030-024-004 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/13/2006. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by TERESITA F BALBERAN, A WIDOW, dated 04/13/2006 and recorded 4/26/2006, as Instrument No. 06 0911195, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 03/25/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom 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: 13016 POINT REYES PLACE, CERRITOS, CA, 907038710. 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 $781,396.21. 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 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0098850. 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-4362444 03/01/2013, 03/08/2013, 03/15/2013

CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be offered for sale by public auction to the highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on or after: March 12th, 2013 @ 1:30pm.

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: (Customer Names) Hiroshi Chijiiwa Jenel Bartee Carrie Andrade Esperanza Pua Emelyne Barbers Frank Lipski II Group Capital Mortgage, Inc.

Lorie Folkins Group Capital Mortage Tomas Casiano Steven Lambert All units to include but not limited to tools, furniture, electronics, household items and misc. items unless otherwise specified.

Published at Los Cerritos Community News 2/22 and 3/1/13 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 March 12th, 2013@ 2:30pm.

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) Daironet M Carrillo Willie Dawson Joyce Larson

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

Published at Los Cerritos Community News 2/22 and 3/1/13

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