Pulse Beat August 2020 by City of Paramount

City breaks ground for

The Paramount City Council broke ground for the Paramount Water Company’s new Well #16 on July 21. The well has been drilled, and the final phase of the project now begins with the installation of equipment. The site will begin pumping water by fall 2021. The new well—Paramount’s fourth—will help keep water rates low and as affordable as possible for customers. (The city’s rates are consistently among the lowest in the region.) The well will also provide a more consistent water supply that reduces dependence on imported water, saving the city hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. (Also see From the Mayor’s Desk on page 3.)

Shown above (from left) are Councilmember Isabel Aguayo, Councilmember Vilma Cuellar Stallings, Mayor Peggy Lemons, Vice Mayor Brenda Olmos and Councilmember Laurie Guillen. They’re all wearing “#WeAreParamount” T-shirts.

Chamber holds virtual annual installation

The Paramount Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new president and three new members to its board of directors on June 25 at its annual Installation Meeting—which was held virtually via computer for the first time because of restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19. This meeting usually includes a well-attended luncheon and an awards ceremony recognizing achievements of Chamber members during the past year, but, unfortunately, that gathering will have to be postponed until the coronavirus is under control.

Alicia Valadez from Northgate Gonzalez Markets was installed as the new Chamber President. Outgoing President Ben Berg of Transcom Telecommunications figuratively passed the gavel and expressed his sincerest best wishes to Alicia as she assumed her position during unprecedentedly challenging times. Ben remains on the board.

“I’m honored to have this opportunity to serve, and I’ll do my best to help the Chamber and our business community remain strong during this awful pandemic and to rebuild once our lives start getting back to normal,” Alicia said. “I’m going to need help from all of you and from our dedicated Chamber staff and Chamber Ambassadors. Together, we’ll weather this storm and help our businesses and community to get back on track as quickly as possible.”

Three new members joined the board: Leeor Alpern of World Energy Paramount, Randy Gualajara of ACE Clearwater, Inc., and David Lattimer of SC Fuels. (Continued on page 6.)

PULSE BEAT

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#WeAreParamount

Paramount has long been a strong, vibrant community that has faced, and overcome, a variety of challenges over the years. The COVID-19 pandemic is certainly one of the largest catastrophes we have endured, and I appreciate the actions our residents and businesses are taking to be safe and help everyone’s neighbors.

As your Mayor, I want you to know that the City has been doing everything possible to maintain essential services, and we have produced a steady stream of public information through our website and social media outlets. Be sure to visit paramountcity.com/COVID-19 for more information about services from a number of sources.

Here are some facts to remember from our public health officials: COVID-19 is spread through respiratory droplets from coughing or even talking. Simple cloth face coverings that cover your nose and mouth, and keeping your distance from others, prevent the spread of droplets. (Also see COVID-19 updates on page 13.)

Adopted City Budget

With the start of the new fiscal year on July 1, the Paramount City Council adopted the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.

Despite a huge loss of revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Paramount will continue to provide the community with the same level of services and support thanks to conservative spending habits and income from the sales tax increment passed by more than 71% of voters in March.

A Producer of Renewable Fuels Using

Animal Fats and Vegetable Oils

Using a combination of mostly state and county funds, the budget includes the construction of a new water well (see page 1), continued street paving, design of a new bike/walking path and necessary upgrades to parks and public facilities, including the Paramount Pool.

Also included is funding from the Federal CARES Act to provide aid to small businesses, renters and homeowners.

Due to the uncertainty of the economic impact caused by COVID-19, a budget review will be conducted later this year. To read a message highlighting aspects of the budget and to see the budget itself, please visit the news section on the homepage at paramountcity.com.

Driver License Extensions

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently announced the extension of driver licenses for drivers with soon-to-expire licenses. The DMV also has several options available to complete other essential services as needed.

The office of our State Senator Lena Gonzalez has compiled information about available online services, how to get your REAL ID and how the DMV is helping with the select service needs that must be done in a field office during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For a story with links to this information, visit paramountcity.com/COVID-19 and look under the “State Information” section.

Wastewater Rebates

Your business may qualify for a rebate if it closed or had reduced wastewater discharges due to COVID-19. This program provides a partial rebate of the fiscal year 2019-20 Sanitation District service charge payment made on your property tax bill.

Email rebate@lacsd.org to see if you qualify.

COVID-19-related Resources

Los Angeles County residents, renters and business owners, including persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, can call 211 or visit 211la.org at any time for emergency preparedness information and all types of health, human and social services. The toll-free number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

CalFresh helps people in low-income households purchase food by increasing their food-buying power. To apply go to www.getcalfresh.org

During these difficult times, help in dealing with anxiety or frustration is available through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Their 24/7 hotline is 800-854-7771 or you can text “LA” to 741741.

Dine outside!

Great restaurant food is now available even during the pandemic. . .

With the State California’s closing of indoor dining at restaurants, the City of Paramount’s new Paramount Al Fresco program has enabled local food establishments to provide customers with an option for eating out—outside, that is.

This temporary program streamlines requirements and approvals for outdoor dining on sidewalks and parking lots, encouraging restaurants to rethink creative exterior spaces. Accommodating physical distancing requirements under COVID-19 allows restaurants to stay open while aiding customers and employees in maintaining other public health protocols.

“The State made its ruling on a Wednesday that restaurants could only have outdoor seating,” noted Jesus Perez, owner of Casa Adelita, which has been serving Paramount diners since 2005. “I went to the city on Thursday to submit an application—and was approved in two hours. I want to thank them for that quick response.”

Melissa Penuelas of Mariscos El Perihuete, which has been operating in town for 16 years, said: “Since we’ve implemented this new option, all the seats have been filled with our amazing customers who have been very understanding of the social-distancing protocols. Obviously, many businesses have been hit hard due to the pandemic. We believe it is important for residents to support local businesses so those businesses can continue serving the community.”

“We are grateful to the City of Paramount for facilitating this practice,” said Gloria Gamino. Her family opened Casa Gamino in 1974 when, as she recalled “the dairies were still here.”

“We have made a lot of changes, and the city has helped every step of the way,” Gloria continued. “It is important that residents are supportive, because we are all in this together. We will continue to be a resilient community with a strong bond among residents, businesses and city leaders. We are Paramount!”

If your restaurant is looking to go outdoors, visit paramountcity.com/businessresources or call the Planning Department at 562-220-2036

City donates to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

In late May, the City of Paramount joined forces with Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn to hold a drive-through food giveaway coordinated by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in the Bianchi Theatres parking area. About 2,220 households received valuable nutrition packages that day. Besides offering special thanks to Supervisor Hahn, to Paramount Entertainment Center (Bianchi

Paramount Drive In and Paramount Swap Meet) and to all the volunteers who combined to make the event possible, the city made a donation recently to the Food Bank of $1,000 from a fund established to help our non-profit partners who help our community. Shown here is Paramount Mayor Peggy Lemons (left) presenting the ceremonial check to Michael Flood, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, at its facility in Commerce.

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Public Safety

Crime rates keep dropping

Statistics for the second quarter of 2020 reveal that overall PartI crimes (see below) decreased by 6% in Paramount compared to the same period last year. Specifically, violent crime dropped by a major 17%, while property crime fell by 3%.

The decreases occurred in homicides (-50%), robberies (-26%) and assaults (-16%). Declines occurred in every category of violent crime except for rape, where in at least eight of the 10 cases, the victim knew the suspect.

With property crimes, the largest drop was in burglaries at 10% (61 commercial- or business-related and 24 residential).

At the end of the year, Public Safety staff will analyze the impact, if any, that COVID-19 may have had on these decreases.

Tips for keeping up with schoolwork at home

Use your time away from the classroom to improve your study habits and become more self-disciplined.

1 Get out of bed! Staying in bed can make you more tired, since you associate it with sleep. Find a comfortable spot other than your bed to do homework and attend online lectures.

2 Change out of your pajamas. It can be a good way to get you ready for the day.

3 Organize your inbox with labels to avoid missing any important emails, deadlines and online classes. Also make sure to check your email at least twice a day.

Home security rebates return

To help Paramount residents make their homes more secure, the city has relaunched the Home Security Rebate Program for those purchasing a security product or service designed to deter property crimes.

Paramount residents can receive a rebate of up to $200 for such a purchase of their choice. To be eligible, you must have purchased a new security product or become a new subscriber to a security service.

These products and services include the following:

• Home alarm system

• Security camera system

• Doorbell camera

• Exterior floodlights with camera

• Motion-sensor lights with camera

An online application must be submitted within 60 days of the purchase date. The rebate program is limited to one rebate per household and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are limited, so residents are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Visit paramountcity.com/government/public-safety-department/ home-security-rebate-program to apply.

4 Keep a clean desk space. This might motivate you to study in that particular spot.

5 Make a to-do list and keep it up to date. This will help you keep track of all schoolwork. Put due dates next to tasks you need to complete to help you prioritize and make better use of your time.

6 Get outside and get some sunshine. It will help you wake up!

7 Open your window while doing your homework to let in some natural light and fresh air.

8 Stay active! This can include walking around the house, going for a stroll, running or taking your pets out, among other things. If you’re outside or around other people, make sure to wear a face mask and adhere to important COVID-19 social-distancing rules.

9 Manage how you spend your time. Use a timer on activities to avoid spending more time than you should on them. Be honest with yourself—if you know you have an essay due at midnight, don’t set your alarm for 11 p.m.

10 Keep a healthy sleep schedule. Try not to sleep in or stay up too late. Even if you don’t have a class on that particular day, waking up at about the same time every day can help your body build a natural clock and can also help prevent fatigue.

It’s so important for you to keep up with your schoolwork and keep making progress during this pandemic. We hope these tips help!

Image: Elijah O’Donell (Pexels)

Paramount Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Our Chamber Ambassadors

In a normal year, our hard-working group of Chamber Ambassadors would pose for a group photo as they receive our thanks and their awards during our annual luncheon. That wasn’t possible in 2020 because of COVID-19, but we still want to tell you who they are and express our sincere thanks for all they do on behalf of the Chamber and our community.

• Sam Kotob (Farmers Insurance), Chairperson of our Ambassador Group

• Tony Warfield (Syncis, Inc.), Vice Chairperson

• Nicole Murray (World Energy Paramount), Secretary

• Margaret Alarcon Garcia (Paramount USD), Ambassador

• Luis A. Baez (Funeraria Palacios, Inc.), Ambassador

• Erika Estudillo De Ponce (WaveFront Technology, Inc.), Ambassador

• Corrine Galbez (AltAir Paramount), Ambassador

• Tim Hickok (Penta Pacific), Ambassador

• Edwin Jacinto (RE\MAX College Park), Ambassador

• Dr. Linda Timmons (Advocates for Family Unity), Ambassador

• Gabriela Tovar-Hernandez (Paramount-Tepic Sister Cities), Ambassador

• Matt Wagner (GM Properties, Inc.), Ambassador

With all that gets done within the Paramount Chamber of Commerce, so much of it happens out in the community, not just in the office. Our Ambassadors help our members maximize their Chamber investment, facilitating member-to-member communication, supporting and encouraging member involvement and enhancing the business community’s familiarity and knowledge about our Chamber activities. When events of all kinds occur in our community, our Ambassadors will be there to represent the Chamber and lend a welcome hand to member businesses and the City.

Ben Berg (Transcom Telecommunications) Outgoing President

Alicia Valadez (Northgate Gonzales Markets) President

Chris Rich (WaveFront Technology, Inc.) Senior Vice President

Queen Uchekwe (Weber Metals, Inc.) Vice President

Max B. Martinez (DDS, FAGD, FACD) Treasurer

Barbara Crowson (Paramount Chamber of Commerce), Secretary

Leeor Alpern (World Energy Paramount) New Board Member

Leonard M. Crespo (Total-Western, Inc.) Board Member

Gloria Gamino (Casa Gamino Restaurant) Board Member

Randy Gualajara (ACE Clearwater, Inc.) New Board Member

David Lattimer (SC Fuels) New Board Member

Tony Manos (Domino’s / MAR Pizza, Inc.) Board Member

Jon T. Tanklage (Marukan Vinegar USA Inc.) Board Member

Vicky Uisprapassorn (Vickey’s Professional Services), Board Member

Mike Willis (Carlton Forge Works) Board Member

member-to-member discounts Paramount Chamber of Commerce

As a Paramount Chamber of Commerce member, these discounts are extended to you by your fellow members. Visit the following businesses to receive the discounts listed below. But remember, these offers are available only to Paramount Chamber members!

Attorney & Legal Services

Lerma Law Office (562-272-4353):

15% discount on initial retainer fee or flat-rate service.

Automotive

Herald’s Garage (562-633-2136): 15% discount on labor and a free engine light reset.

Beauty

Family Cutz (562-408-2733):

$3 off regular haircut, 10% off color service.

2rue Beauty Salon (562-952-1951): $25 haircut and blow out.

Marali Beauty Salon (562-964-1126): Free haircut & treatment with purchase of any chemicals.

Cleaners

Alert Cleaners (562-634-4602): 10% discount on any dry cleaning.

Communications

Transcom Telecommunications (562-630-1200, ext. 221): 10% off equipment (business phone services).

Contractors

H1 Floor Covering (424/785-5551): 15% off first visit.

Jones Scaffold Co. (800-266-3864): 10% off net rental of scaffold equipment.

Data Base Services

NEXTSTEP (877-305-6932): Free needs analysis and special Chamber member discount rate.

Dental

Paramount Dental Care (800-266-3864): Free whitening. Free exam. Free cancer screening Financial Services

SG Tax Services (562-630-4004): $25 off tax preparation for Chamber members and their employees.

Vicky Professional Services (562-634-1178): 20% off bookkeeping and accounting service.

Flowers

Diana’s Flowers (562-529-5045): Free local delivery and free balloons.

Case de las Flores (562-469-8776): 25% off any arrangement.

Funeral Services

Palacios Funeral Home (562-972-5429): 5% off services.

Hotels & Motels

Embassy Suites Hotel (562-861-1900): 15% off best available room rate (subject to availability). Ask for “Chamber rate.”

Insurance

2000 Insurance Service (562-602-0001): 25% off new business.

Medical

Clínica Médica Hispana (562-630-1991): 25% discount.

Lakha Medical Clinic (562-602-8877):

Alena Skin Care–Free consultation. Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center (562-865-9600)–10% off any laser or cosmetic surgery procedure.

Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center (562-865-9600): 10% off any laser or cosmetic surgery procedure.

Plumbing & Heating

Downey Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (562-861-1234): 10% off HydroJet service and/or 10% off material.

Production (Events)

YSL Production (323-490-6315): 20% any event services: Sound, lighting, stage, LED video, wall & truss equipment.

Printers

Source Graphics, Inc. (562-408-2734): 10% discount on all printing.

T & C’s Screen Printing ((310-292-8508): Free two-color set-up on screen printing. Free set-up on embroidery ($50 value) on a 24-shirt minimum.

Real Estate

Century 21 Allstars–Mark Sourial (562-745-8171): Free market evaluation of your property.

GM Properties (562-696-0200): 5% of gross commissions on closed deals will be sent to the charity of our choice in your name. Ask for Matt.

Penta Pacific Properties (562-699-1922): Free market value opinions on commercial and industrial properties.

Real Estate Homes & Investments (562-200-1164): 20% discount. Ask about preferred pricing for Chamber members.

The R.M. Cool Company (562-630-6000): Ask about preferred pricing for Chamber members.

Restaurants

Café Corleone (562-408-6100): 10% discount on all food purchases.

Casa Adelita (562-408-2360): 10% off (may not be combined with other specials).

Casa Gamino (562-634-6225): 10% discount on food purchases.

Delfin Seafood & Market (562-630-1928): 10% off any order.

El Compa Restaurant (562-630-1068): 10% discount on all food purchases.

Gus’s Deli, BBQ & Grill (562-630-2802): 10% off all food purchases.

Mariscos El Perihuete (562-408-1661): 10% off on food purchases over $10.

Mariscos Mi Lindo Sinaloa #1 (562-529-5110): 10% discount on all food purchases.

Pika Tortas Ahogadas (562-529-5787): 10% discount on all regular-priced food items (excludes combo deals).

The Hummus Factory, Downey (562-622-2300): 20% off any order.

El Sinaloense Restaurant (562-363-3011): 20% off on food purchases.

Wellness & Health Spiritual Quest (877/535-2267): 50% off salt lamps only.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Rayvern Lighting Supply, Inc. (562-634-7020): 5% off fixtures and ballast orders (commercial distributor of lighting and fixtures).

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These members of the Paramount Chamber of Commerce are prepared to accommodate senior and disabled residents, as well as other shoppers, during the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 public health emergency.

A&A Wholesale Grocery

3 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday 15134 Downey Ave. • 562-633-1161

Open 7 a.m.- 9 p.m.

13733 Garfield Ave. • 562-272-4516

Seafood Market & Restaurant

Mon-Sat: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. • Sun: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 8526 Rosecrans Ave. • 562-630-1928

Seniors, disabled & expectant moms: 7 a.m.-8 a.m. All shoppers: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Stater Bros. Paramount

Special shopping hours for seniors, disabled and expectant mothers: Tuesday and Friday: 6 a.m.-7 a.m. All shoppers: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 8640 Alondra Blvd. • 562-633-5721

Grocery runs for seniors

Mon-Sat: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. • Sun: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 15719 Downey Ave. • 562-333-4080 M-Sat: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 8320 Alondra Blvd. 562-630-2802 16259 Paramount Blvd. • 562-259-9950

To keep our seniors and disabled residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Journey of Love and Hope will be shopping for those in need and delivering food to them. To schedule a shopping trip, please email Inquire@paramountchamber.com .

PBUSINESS CORNER

Pivot your business during the COVID-19 crisis

By Gerri Detweiler, Education Director for Nav (visit nav.com)

ivot is a word that has joined the lexicon of phrases linked to the coronavirus crisis. Small businesses are being told to pivot their businesses to meet the needs of the new economy—and to simply stay alive. Of course, that’s often easier said than done, but those that succeed may find their businesses permanently transformed for the better. Here are lessons from four entrepreneurs who are navigating the new normal.

Think like a startup—“Everyone is a startup,” writes Julia Pimsleur, small business coach and founder of Million Dollar Women in a blog post about how to transition your business. She suggests business owners “reframe” their thinking, explaining: “You can think of your business as a shell of what it once was, or you can think of it as a cool new startup.”

That’s what Sam and Joe Eitzen, co-founders of photo booth rental startup The SnapBar, were forced to do. According to a profile in Inc., Sam stayed up until the wee hours brainstorming ideas to keep their business alive as photo booth rentals and the demand for selfie stations fell off a cliff. Among his ideas was one the leadership team chose to implement. The company quickly shifted to making gift boxes featuring goods from local businesses under the name “Keep Your City Smiling.” Sales are brisk and expanding to new markets. According to Sam, the new products are likely to become a permanent offering.

Be willing to be surprised—Mark Evans runs SummerCampHub. com, a small consulting company for summer camps, which he helps with marketing, growth and camper retention. “Needless to say, since summer camps are a collection of tens and hundreds of people at the same place, the industry is not in a good place right now,” he says.

But he’s not about to throw in the towel. And apparently neither are his clients. While his work has traditionally meant traveling from camp to camp, meeting in person, he has shifted to video conference consulting. “With camps from all over the U.S reaching out to me, this has actually led to an increase in business and worked well for me,” he explains. That has allowed him to work with more camps and to save money on travel costs. “This has been an eye-opening experience and I plan on making this a permanent thing even after this pandemic ends,” he says.

Promote a remote culture—Dynamite Jobs runs a remote job board and has “seen things been almost flipped upside down,” according to General Manager Alexander Harling. “The number of new jobs coming in decreased by 50%, but the number of candidates coming increased by 50%,” he says. So, the site has shifted from hiring services to selling remote job-seeking services. “Since we have so many new candidates, we’ve added new services to help them, including resume services, as well as sharing more job search resources to help them during this difficult time,” Harling explains.

The company is also doing extensive outreach to set up partnerships, offering a first job listing for free. They also run events and have moved all events online. Harling says that although many jobs became work from home after COVID-19 hit, many “do not have a strong remote culture or good methods of tracking employees beyond watching them at their desks. Remote culture doesn’t need an office. Managers aren’t watching employees, but instead watching results.” He believes that companies that adopt a remote culture are the ones that will thrive.

Go where the market is—Like many entrepreneurs, Talibah Bayles, founder and CEO of TMP Tax & Financial Services, LLC, and The Mompreneur CFO Academy, initially found herself in “utter shock” by how quickly the economy changed.

But as someone who assists small business clients, she knew she needed to adapt quickly, not only to help her business survive, but to make sure her clients’ businesses survived as well.

Almost immediately, she began assisting clients with loan packaging and submissions, specifically assisting those that still need to file taxes or need bookkeeping completed for financial documents, as well as helping them find PPP lenders. She also helps clients establish QuickBooks accounts and assists them in setting up solid accounting and financial management systems. She has also established a new line of income that will serve her long after the crisis is over. “I just recently became an Authorized QuickBooks Solutions Provider,” she notes, “which is a fancy way of saying that I can resell all of Intuit/QuickBooks products and supplies. I’m very excited about having this capability in my line of work!”

PIVOT

How to be in the 9% —In the research report “Roaring Out of Recession,” published in the Harvard Business Review, researchers Ranjay Gulati, Nitin Nohri and Franz Wohlgezogen shared their research involving 4,700 public companies and how they navigated the last major recession. They found that three years later:

• 17% did not survive,

• About 80% had not yet regained their pre-recession growth rates for sales and profits, and

• Just 9% “flourished after a slowdown, doing better on key financial z parameters than they had before it and outperforming rivals in their industry by at least 10% in terms of sales and profits growth.”

What did the successful survivors have in common? According to their research, “companies that master the delicate balance between cutting costs to survive today and investing to grow tomorrow do well after a recession.” While the companies they studied were much larger than most small businesses, the lessons from their experiences may hold again in the current downturn. Reducing spending will be important to many small businesses in the immediate term, but finding smart ways to invest in growth—and yes, to pivot—will be crucial going forward.

Gerri Detweiler is Education Director for Nav (nav.com). She has more than three decades of experience in consumer credit education and has answered more than 10,000 credit questions online. Her articles have been widely syndicated on sites such as MSN, Forbes and MarketWatch. (Above image by Gerd Altman from Pixabay.)

Paramount restaurants serving you!

Antojitos Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant

Seafood Market & Restaurant

Hummus Factory (Downey)

Casa Adelita Mexican Restaurant

Casa Gamino Mexican Restaurant

El Compa Mexican Restaurant & Meat Market

Rosewood Family Restaurant

Delfin

Second low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Wednesday, August 12

The City of Paramount’s second “Vaccine-A-Thon” for dogs and cats will again be a drive-through event with pet owners required to wear face masks. It will take place Wednesday, August 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Paramount Park, 14410 Paramount Blvd.

On-site pet licensing will not be available this year.

Rabies vaccinations (required for all dogs under California law) will be priced at $7 each (plus a $2 medical waste disposal fee). This is a $10-$15 savings over traditional prices.

A complete selection of other pet vaccinations will be available at discounted prices, with special combination packs to allow pet owners even greater savings when they purchase multiple vaccinations.

You can get general health exams and services at discounted prices. A list of these services and their costs can be found online at vetcarepetclinic.com or on flyers available at Paramount City Hall.

Flea control products Trifexis, Bravecto and NexGard may be purchased at special prices during the clinic.

You can have a microchip registration done for identification purposes (if your pet is ever lost) for $30 and nail trimming for $15.

Checks, cash and credit cards will be accepted for all veterinarian services offered at this clinic.

Please remember that all dogs must be on leashes and all cats must be in carriers.

All services at this clinic will be provided by licensed veterinarians from Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. For more information, please call 562-220-2018.

75% alcohol-based, unscented gel. Contains vitamin E and aloe. Ideal for personal use, businesses, restaurants and churches. $30 per gallon for all Paramount businesses, organizations and residents. Just show or mention this ad to receive this special price.

hygiene, which includes the use of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR), is a simple yet effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens and infections. ABHR effectively reduces the number of pathogens that may be present on the hands. CDC recommends using ABHR with 60-95% alcohol. Unless hands are visibly soiled, an alcohol-based hand rub is preferred over soap and water. Hand rubs are generally less irritating to hands and are effective in the absence of a sink. (See FDA warning on the next page about products containing methanol.)

Why wear a cloth face covering? Help prevent the spread of COVID - 19

Covering your nose and mouth can slow the spread of COVID-19:

• Individuals can be contagious before the onset of symptoms.

• Using a face covering protects others from your respiratory droplets.

Acceptable cloth face coverings include bandanas, neck gaiters, scarves, tightly woven fabric such as cotton t-shirts and some types of towels, and some other homemade cloth face coverings.

Acceptable cloth face coverings include bandanas, neck gaiters, scarves, tightly woven fabric such as cotton t-shirts and some types of towels, and some other homemade cloth face coverings. Wear a cloth face covering when you are in

¡Advertencia! ¡No use desinfectantes para manos que se enumeran a continuación!

This warning was posted by the FDA (fda.gov). Some hand sanitizers have been found to contain methanol (wood alcohol). Methanol can cause serious health problems, including blindness and even death. Check the label on your hand sanitizer, and if you find any of the manufacturers listed below, stop using it immediately.

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Wear a cloth face covering when you are in public or private spaces and in

Who is exempt from wearing a cloth face covering?

• Children under the age of 2

• Children between the age of 2-8 should use a cloth face covering with adult supervision

• Those instructed not to use one by a medical provider

www.ph.lacounty.gov/coronavirus 05/26/20 Cloth face coverings Infographic (English)

• Those

• Those with breathing difficulties

• Those who are incapacitated or unconscious

• Anyone who cannot wear or remove a cloth face covering without assistance

¿ Por qu é utilizar un cobertor facial de tela ?

Ayude a prevenir el contagio de COVID - 19

Cubrir su nariz y boca puede disminuir el contagio de COVID-19:

• Las personas pueden ser contagiosas antes del inicio de los síntomas

• Utilizar un protector facial protege a los demás de sus gotitas respiratorias.

Los cobertores faciales de tela aceptables incluyen pañoletas bandanas, protectores de cuello, bufandas, telas tupidas como playeras de algodón y algunos tipos de toallas, al igual que algunas cubiertas faciales hechas en casa

Esta advertencia fue publicada por la FDA (fda.gov). Se ha encontrado que algunos desinfectantes para manos contienen metanol (alcohol de madera). El metanol puede causar problemas de salud graves, como ceguera e incluso la muerte. Verifique la etiqueta de su desinfectante para manos y, si encuentra alguno de los fabricantes enumerados a continuación, deje de usarlo de inmediato.

• 4E Global, SAPI de CV

• AAA Cosmetica

• DDI Multinacional SA de CV

• Eskbiochem SA de CV

• Grupo Insoma, S.A.P.I de CV

• Limpo Quimicos SA de CV

• Liqesa Exportacion or Liq-E-S.A. de CV

• Maquiladora Miniara, SA de CV

• Mystic International SA de CV

• Soluciones Cosmeticas SA de CV

• Tropicosmeticos SA de CV

• Yara Elena De La Garza Perez Nieto

• Real Clean Distribuciones SA de CV

• MXL Comercial SA de CV

Symptoms of methanol poisoning include headache, blurred vision or blindness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of coordination and decreased alertness. Seek immediate medical attention if you are experiencing such symptoms.

Do not swallow hand sanitizers! Only use alcohol-based hand sanitizers for their intended purpose: to clean hands. Keep hand sanitizers out of the reach of children.

Avoid products that say “FDA-approved” on the label— there are no hand sanitizers approved by the FDA.

Los síntomas de intoxicación por metanol incluyen dolor de cabeza, visión borrosa o ceguera, náuseas, vómitos, dolor abdominal, pérdida de coordinación y disminución del estado de alerta. Busque atención médica inmediata si experimenta tales síntomas.

• Niños menores de 2 años

un cobertor facial de tela cuando esté en lugares públicos o privados y en contacto con personas que no viven con usted o en el mismo edificio

¿Quiénes están exentos de usar un cobertor facial de tela?

• Niños entre 2-8 años deben usar un cobertor facial de tela bajo supervisión adulta

• Personas a quienes se los haya indicado un médico.

• Personas con dificultades respiratorias.

• Personas incapacitadas o inconscientes.

• Personas que no pueden usar o retirarse un cobertor facial de tela sin ayuda.

¡No trague desinfectantes para manos! Solo use desinfectantes para manos a base de alcohol para su propósito previsto: para limpiar las manos. Mantenga los desinfectantes para manos fuera del alcance de los niños.

Evite los productos que dicen “aprobado por la FDA” en la etiqueta: no hay desinfectantes para manos aprobados por la FDA.

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Membership RENEWALS

We’re very grateful that the businesses below have renewed their Paramount Chamber of Commerce memberships, making our valuable services possible.

Southern California Gas............................53 years 555 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Anchor Pacifica..........................................34 years 7520 Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Instrument & Valve Services Co................26 years 6851 Walthall Way, Paramount, CA 90723

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church...21 years 14815 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Mariscos El Perihuet.................................14 years 16600 S. Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

SG Tax Services.........................................12 years

15903 Lakewood Blvd. Ste. 203, Bellflower, CA 90706

Bodycote Thermal Processing...................10 years 9921 Romandel Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Firefox Insurance Services..........................7 years 9410 Alondra Blvd., Bellflower, CA90706

Advocates for Family & Unity......................5 years advocatesforfamilyunity.com

DBN Carrier, Inc.....................................4 years 15248 Texaco Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

DigiCal, Inc.......................................1 year 12263 La Mirada Blvd., Ste. 225, La Mirada, CA 90638

South Los Angeles Health Projects (SLAHP)

WIC Program................................................1 year 16260 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Our mission is to create healthier lives and more integrated communities by introducing the game of soccer to communities that have not yet been served by existing clubs and leagues. Our goal is to expand participation of boys, girls, youth and adults in soccer, giving those in less-favored sectors of society access to food, clothing, sports equipment and technological tools. We promote cultural diversity and social inclusion in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit poramoralahumanidad.org .

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN —Full-time. Experience helpful, but willing to consider an excellent new graduate who can learn quickly. Call Martha at Fobi Pharmacy: 562-630-5700.

BARTENDER —Part-time, including evenings and weekends. Call Leroy: 562-634-9001.

SKILLED LABOR OPPORTUNITIES —SkillsetGroup currently has these positions available for first, second and third shifts: Machine operator, sanitation, loading & unloading, forklift drivers, production line, and order pulling. Come in and apply today!

SkillsetGroup actualmente tiene aperturas para puestos disponibles para Primer, Segundo y Tercer turno. ¡Ven y aplica hoy! Call us at 866-375-3094 or use Instagram (@skillsetgroup) or Facebook for weekly updates. 7300 Alondra Blvd., Suite 202, Paramount, California 90723.

STATE FARM AGENT —State Farm Agents help their customers protect what’s important to them, all the while making time to give back to their neighborhoods. Improve your career! Call David Maciel: 562-305-2111.

FULL-TIME SEAMSTRESS —5-Star Interior Services, Inc., needs a full-time seamstress with drapery-making experience. Contact Leroy at 818-845-4518.

CREW WORKER —Specialty construction. Will train. Installation of epoxycoatings, including preparation of concrete floors and other structures using various equipment. Long-term, 30+ hours, including some weekends. Report in person to TECHCOAT, 15720 Garfield Ave., Paramount, California 90723; M-Th 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.