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CALTRANS REROUTED TRAFFIC WITHOUT INFORMING CERRITOS, ILLEGAL MOVE WILL COST THE CITY OVER $5 MILLION
BY BRIAN HEWS Hews Media Group-Los Cerritos Community News has obtained a letter, dated September 6, 2019, addressed to Caltrans from the city of Cerritos that blasts the state agency for rerouting tractor-trailer traffic through the City due to I-5 construction projects. Shockingly, the rerouting was done without notifying the City.
The City is claiming that the rerouting has caused over $5 million in damage to the streets, increased pollution in the area, increased traffic noise, and increased the safety risk of residents. Further the letter states that Caltrans is in violation of the project’s final Environmental Impact Report which obligates the agency to coordinate with cities to minimize adverse impacts
during the construction period. “Caltrans has failed to coordinate thus far, and any further lack of communication or consultation with the City and its residents is unacceptable.” The City blasted Caltrans for establishing a detour route on southbound Carmenita between the I-5 and Artesia Blvd., and eastbound Artesia Blvd. between Carmenita and the I-5. “Neither stretch of Carmeni-
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ta or Artesia is a city designated flows onto arterial streets.” truck route, commercial vehicles The City then cited the nuover 6,000 pounds are strictly merous safety hazards caused by prohibited on the streets, per the rerouting of traffic, concerns that have been voiced by Cerri- Cerritos water rates, City MunicipalDespite Code.” the political firestorm surrounding The Caltrans rerouting of tos residents in calls and emails communities across Southern California are confronting substantial trucks has caused severe dam- to both HMG-LCCN and the increases of their own as utilities struggle with aging infrastructure, rising age and increased traffic at peak City. imported-water depleted reserves and increasingly expensive state hours, the extensive damagecosts, The rerouting on Carmenita and “to federal requirements. alone is estimated cost water-quality $5.2 takes large trucks by two schools, million to repair,” and the “aver- Stowers Elementary and Carmeage daily traffic on said streets nita Middle school in addition has significantly increased and
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ARTESIA HIGH STAFF-MEMBER RECEIVES AWARD OF VALOR FROM LAKEWOOD BY THOM MARTIN
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grabbing the boy and helping the WORLD CHAMPIONS: The La Mirada Little League Junior All-Stars pose with their championship The City ofSources: Lakewood held woman. Orange County Register, local agency websites, banner after capturing the 2026 Junior League Baseball World Series title. The team will be honored its annual Award of Valor rate studies andlunpublic documents. She took them to Artesia High with a victory parade Tuesday, Aug. 25. Photo by Danielle Swint, Allstar Productions.
cheon on Nov. 6 to thank the men School, where they received medand women of the Los Angeles ical assistance and were ultimateat least one city face rates that County Sheriff’sBy Department and ly transported to the in hospital. Brian Hews could nearly Fire Department, as well as the Because of her selfless ac- double. The increases are being drivcommunity volunteers who pro- tions, the City of Lakewood retect and serve Lakewood. cently awarded Bridget with the of the same pressures en by many The battle over Cerritos water Bridget Perrizo, a staff mem- Mayor’s Award at the city’s anofficials have cited: aging rates has become one of the loud- Cerritos ber at Artesia High was honored nual Awards of Valorinfrastructure, ceremony. rising imported-waesttwo issues in the to recall has now drawn complaints from when she helped people thatcampaign "I always wondered what I Longtime educators and a ter costs, depleted reserves, higher Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyalongtime ABC educators and comwas being attacked by a dog. would do when faced with a situoperating expenses and increasingMuslim civil-rights group maheaded and Mayor Temlike Lynda P. said Perrizo. Bridget, was back toProation this one," munity members, along with the ly expensive water-quality requiredemand answers after work from lunch when she spot"By the grace of God, I had the Johnson, with proponents repeatGreater Los Angeles Area office ments. ted a dog attacking woman and courage to take ABC trustees allowed antiedlya pointing to the increases as action. I'm so of the Council on American-Is- Jayden Valdez’s three-run Orange County Regisyoung boy. Theevidence dog had knocked glad that both the mom The and son of failed leadership. Muslim remarks despite the lamic Relations, which is calling homer in the 10th inning them to the ground and they were are okay, and I'm soter honored to reported that Golden recently But beyond the political rheton ABCUSD to publicly condemn district’s own rules. screaming for help. receive this award.” State Water Co., which serves propelled La Mirada past oric surrounding the remarks. Bridget immediately took Cerritos, water communities throughout Southern TRASH piles up at a condominium complex in Hawaiian Gardens. The City chose Waste Resources Asia-Pacific 6-3, completing
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the same speaker made similar remarks before the Long Beach run and bringing home the The ABC Unified School Dis- Unified School District earlier this World Series Championship. trict Board of Education is facing year, where the board president ulmounting criticism after a public timately apologized for failing to By Brian Hews BY BRIAN HEWS a five-minute “Poor leadership, no foresight included several default letters, speaker delivered intervene. typical of this which, under California’s Public anti-Muslim tirade at its Aug. on 4 the situation, Beforeformer publicHawaiian comments Resource began Code LASection MIRADA While rotting trash is accumu49000, — Jayden City Council,” meeting without being interrupted Aug. 4, ABC Board Clerk Leticia lating in many parts of Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Rey Rodriguez starts the clock on termination. Valdez blasted a three-run home Mendoza read the district’s rules. Gardens, Mayor Myra Maravilla told HMG-LCCN. City staff went theofextra runeven in the top the 10th inning Authority meeting, commissionand the City Council finally conThe staff reportremarks includedabout in step and attempted to work with “Adverse a perSunday, breaking a 3-3 tie and City receives 18 new ducted a hearing, waiting an en- last son’s week’srace, meeting presented CWS to cure the breaches and ers accepted a U.S. Department ancestry, ethnic group lifting the La Mirada Junior Allfederal housing vouchers tire week, and allowing the trash clear identification, evidence that CWS was in defaults starting in March of this of Housing and Urban Developreligion, color, to agave thrilling to accumulate even more, to once violation of its contract with the year, eachStars of which CWS 6-3 victory for veterans while council ment Veterans Affairs Supportive national origin, sex, sexual oriagain discuss terminating CWS’ City, but Mayor Maravilla and the steps to resolve defaults. and the Junior approves additional funding over the Asia-Pacific Housing grant providing the city entation, gender, mental contract. Council were apparently afraid to or physIn addition to theBaseball default no-World Series League for homelessness prevention with 18 HUD-VASH vouchers icaltermination disability,trigger, or ageleavmay not Under the Ralph M. Brown pull the tices,bethe championship. City also attempted to and rapid rehousing. and $313,356 in federal funding. made,” Mendoza Act, Maravilla and the City Coun- ing residents driving bysaid. stinky arrange meetings with CWS but The dramatic home run The HUD-VASH program cil could have sent out a notice piles of trash for the foreseeable CWS did not attend most meetThe first speaker called to the capped a back-and-forth champiBy Vincent Medina and held a meeting within two future. ings. ARTESIA HIGH staff-member Bridget Perrizo received the Award ofrental assistance from combines podium was Rudy Krauss. onship game in which Asia-Pacifdays to address the situation. The voluminous staff report Contributing Writer Valor from Lakewood for saving two in a dog attack. HUD with supportive services Krauss immediately began See TRASHnearly page 15every time La ic answered provided through the Department arguing that ABC schools should Mirada moved ahead. of Veterans Affairs for unhoused emphasize “assimilation,” telling NORWALK — Norwalk La Mirada struck first in the veterans and their families. trustees that “immigration without officials took two actions Tues“As we continue to address RUDY KRAUSS said Islam has assimilation is invasion.” He then fourth inning when Adam Brewer day aimed at preventing homelaunched a solo home run to left homelessness and assistance for a “culture of rape and pedophilia” turned his comments toward Muslessness and helping unhoused field for a 1-0 lead. Asia-Pacifaffordability, these vouchers are lims. during public comment. residents, including accepting ic responded in the bottom half a huge, huge assistance for our “You are giving the Muslims, 18 new federal housing vouchveterans,” City Manager Jesus when En-Yu Chen singled home in this case, the tools to be able to ers for veterans and approving Gomez said. by trustees — moments after the convince the public, the students, the tying run. district explicitly told speakers that to accept their ideologies,” Krauss Gomez credited Housing The West champions moved additional funding for the city’s homelessness prevention and adverse remarks based on religion Authority staff member Bethany back in front in the sixth when rapid rehousing programs. were prohibited. The controversy See ABCUSD, Page 6 See NORWALK, Page 8 See LA MIRADA, Page 3 During the Norwalk Housing
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Cerritos Teen Takes Climate Advocacy to Capitol Hill
Driverless Waymo Taxis Cleared for Expansion Into Southeast L.A. Google parent company’s autonomous ride service is authorized for Artesia, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Downey, Long Beach, Paramount, South Gate and Whittier. LCCN Staff Report
CAPITOL HILL: Cerritos resident Sofia Emma Hernandez with her mom May Donna Hernandez, joined fellow Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers in Washington, D.C., where the 16-year-old Whitney High student led a meeting with the office of U.S. Rep. Derek Tran advocating for bipartisan clean-energy permitting reform. By Brian Hews CERRITOS — Most 16-year-olds don’t find themselves leading meetings on Capitol Hill. But Cerritos resident Sofia Emma Hernandez, a junior at Gretchen Whitney High, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where she led a meeting with the office of U.S. Rep. Derek Tran as part of a national Citizens’ Climate Lobby conference and lobby day. Hernandez was among volunteers from across the country who traveled to Washington as Citizens’ Climate Lobby members met with more than 400 congressional offices to advocate for bipartisan policies addressing climate change. During the meeting with Tran’s office, Hernandez wasn’t simply along for the experience. She planned and led the meeting and presented the group’s request that Tran support bipartisan permitting reform intended to accelerate development of the nation’s clean-energy grid. Her environmental work, however, began much closer to home. Hernandez founded Earth’s Little Hugs, a youth-led nonprofit that addresses the environmental impact of discarded clothing by transforming used fabric into handmade teddy bears. The bears are then donated to organizations serving children. The project grew from Hernandez’s con-
cern about “fast fashion” and the enormous amount of clothing that is discarded rather than reused. Earlier this year, Hernandez presented her work during a “Circular Threads: Giving New Life to Discarded Clothing” program in Brea, where participants learned about clothing upcycling and made their own takehome tote bags. The project combines two causes that might not immediately seem connected — reducing textile waste and helping children — by finding a new purpose for material that otherwise could end up in the trash. Her growing involvement eventually brought Hernandez to Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a national nonpartisan organization that advocates for climate-related policies through meetings with elected officials and their staffs. Dennis Arp, a volunteer leader with the group’s Southern California chapter, said Hernandez has quickly emerged as a local leader on energy, environmental and climate issues. For Hernandez, the trip to Washington represented a considerable leap from turning discarded clothing into teddy bears in Southern California to sitting down with congressional staff and making the case for federal policy. And she did it before starting her junior year of high school.
Driverless taxis could eventually become a familiar sight on streets throughout Southeast Los Angeles County after California regulators cleared Waymo for a major expansion of its commercial autonomous ride-hailing service. Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Google parent Alphabet, has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its paid driverless taxi operations across a much larger portion of Southern California. For local residents, the most significant part of the expansion is how close Waymo is getting to home. The company’s authorized territory includes Artesia, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Downey, Long Beach, Paramount, South Gate and Whittier, along with numerous other Los Angeles County communities. That means vehicles with nobody sitting behind the steering wheel could eventually be picking up passengers throughout much of the region. Waymo already provides paid autonomous rides in portions of Los Angeles, but the new authorization gives the company the regulatory clearance needed to dramatically expand its commercial footprint. The expansion will not happen everywhere at once. Waymo has said it plans to gradually introduce service into newly authorized areas as it validates its technology and establishes operations. Authorization to operate in a city
A Waymo in Ojai, Ca. therefore does not mean residents can immediately open the Waymo app and summon a driverless vehicle. The company’s approved Southern California territory also stretches into Orange County, including Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Irvine, La Palma, Orange, Santa Ana, Seal Beach and Westminster. That puts Waymo on both sides of several communities served by Los Cerritos Community News and the La Mirada Lamplighter as the company moves toward broader Southern California coverage. Waymo vehicles use cameras, radar, lidar and other technology to navigate streets without a human driver. The company’s California authorization permits autonomous operations during both daytime and nighttime hours and in conditions that can include rain and fog. Waymo began in 2009 as Google’s self-driving car project before becoming a separate company under Alphabet in 2016. The latest regulatory approval represents a significant step toward something Southern California residents have heard about for years but increasingly can see on actual streets: cars carrying paying passengers without anyone behind the wheel. For Southeast Los Angeles County, that future is getting considerably closer.
Summer Stampede Car Show Returns to Lakewood Sept. 19 LCCN Staff Report LAKEWOOD — About 200 vehicles are expected to roll into Mayfair Park when Lakewood’s 28th Annual Summer Stampede Car Show returns Saturday, Sept. 19. The free community event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Ave. Organized by the Rotary Club of Lakewood and Lakewood Family
YMCA in partnership with the city, the show will feature live entertainment by The Retros, local business and community displays, food trucks and a Kids’ Zone featuring inflatable attractions and a Pinewood Derby. Admission is free for spectators. For information about registering a vehicle or becoming a vendor, contact Tiffany Greenwood at 562-635-8745. Pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited at the park.
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Cerritos Business Center Tenants Move Toward Legal Action Over Accessibility Dispute
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By Vincent Medina Contributing Writer CERRITOS — Tenants at the Avanti Business Center are preparing to pursue legal action against the building’s property management company after an elevator serving the three-story building has remained out of service since late June, creating accessibility problems that tenants say have cost them customers, disrupted their businesses and prevented some disabled and elderly clients from reaching upper-floor offices. The Avanti Business Center, located at 17215 Studebaker Road near the Cerritos Auto Square, is managed by Sunny Hills Management (SHM). A group representing 15 tenants has repeatedly contacted management about the elevator and other accessibility concerns, including the use of the building’s north parking lot by Kia for vehicle storage. Tenants say the arrangement has restricted access to ADA parking spaces and an accessible ramp leading into the building. After weeks of emails, complaints to government agencies and several projected repair dates that came and went, the tenants met Monday to discuss their next steps. The group says it is preparing to hire an attorney to send a formal demand letter to SHM seeking a firm deadline for restoring elevator service and accessible parking. The tenants have also filed complaints with multiple agencies, including an Architectural Barriers Act complaint with the U.S. Access Board. The board assigned the complaint a tracking number, although its acknowledgment confirms only that the complaint was received and does not constitute a finding that a violation occurred. When the elevator initially went out of service in late June, tenants began sending individual emails to property management reporting problems caused by the loss of access to the upper floors. Ray Khan, owner and founder of PCI (Professional Career Institute) College, and Lillian Flores, clinical extern coordinator at PCI College, later organized the tenants and sent a collective formal complaint to SHM on July 28. The letter, signed by other tenants, said the elevator outage had resulted in canceled appointments, lost revenue and “created severe hardship for tenants, staff, customers, and individuals with physical disabilities.” Tenants also raised concerns about restroom and building maintenance, exterior sanitation and maintenance issues, parking restrictions and the loss of accessible routes LOS CERRITOS
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THE ELEVATOR at the Avanti Business Center in Cerritos has remained out of service since late June, leaving tenants, customers and visitors with mobility limitations without elevator access to businesses on the upper floors. Tenants are now preparing to pursue legal action against the building’s property management company. Photo Vincent Medina.
into the building. Property manager representative Andrew Jeune acknowledged the complaint the same day and told tenants he had contacted the building’s ownership. “I have spoken with ownership again to make this a daily priority,” Jeune wrote. “We will have a follow up to address these issues shortly.” With the elevator still out of service, tenants escalated their complaints to corporate management on July 31. Their letter said businesses had documented clients unable to reach upper-floor suites, canceled appointments, lost revenue and accessibility problems affecting elderly and disabled visitors. “Staff have been forced to call out sick due to the ongoing requirement to climb stairs daily, which they are physically unable to do,” the tenants wrote. “This is directly impacting operations and employee health.” Jeune subsequently told tenants that technicians were taking final measurements for the elevator and indicated on Aug. 5 that repairs would “hopefully” be completed that week. Tenants said the repairs did not occur within that timeframe. Flores also told Jeune that the outage was interfering with operations at PCI College. An ultrasound machine used to train students is located on the first floor, she said, and cannot practically be moved upstairs while the elevator is unavailable. At the same time, tenants were pressing SHM about the north parking lot, where Kia vehicles were being stored. “Yesterday, you stated that Kia would be leaving, yet this has not been communicated to the tenants,” Flores wrote to Jeune on Aug. 6. “You also agreed to provide an update regarding both the elevator status and the north parking lot. Your email did not include this information.” Flores said she contacted the Cerritos Community Development Department and was told that the use of the parking lot for Kia vehicle storage violated applicable parking requirements. “Property management are the ones that authorized Kia to be there, but the city says they’re violating their parking permit,” Flores said. Los Cerritos Community News was unable to independently confirm Flores’ account with the Community Development Department before publication. Jeune told tenants on Aug. 7 that the Kia vehicles should be removed the following week. When the following week arrived, however, tenants said the elevator remained out of service and the vehicles remained in the north parking lot. The accessibility problem became personal for Flores after she broke a toe and was unable to work on Aug. 10 because she could not climb the stairs to reach the upper floor. By Aug. 13, Flores told SHM that ten-
ants had received no meaningful update and were becoming increasingly frustrated. “The tenants are collectively outraged by the continued lack of communication,” Flores wrote. “We remain without proper ADA accessibility, and several of us are experiencing business losses as a result.” Flores said Jeune visited the business center the following day and discussed the elevator repairs with her. According to Flores, Jeune told her the repair would cost approximately $20,000 and that management was evaluating companies to perform the work. Jeune later told Los Cerritos Community News that a company had been selected to repair the elevator but said he could not confirm the $20,000 figure. “We have elevator repair issues that are currently being addressed and they should be made shortly,” Jeune said Tuesday. “It should be within the next week.” Jeune said the remaining delay involved scheduling and obtaining necessary materials. “It’s just a timing issue, and, with them, scheduling and materials,” he said. Jeune also said the Kia vehicles should be removed from the parking lot by the following week, describing the vehicle storage as temporary. “We try to handle every tenant request accordingly,” Jeune said. “And we value all our tenants and it’s our job to make repairs accordingly, and we want to keep them happy.” Flores said tenants have heard similar assurances during the nearly two months the elevator has been unavailable and have grown frustrated with what they consider a lack of communication from management. “His words are cheap,” Flores said. “He needs to learn how to communicate because as far as I’m concerned, him not saying anything means he’s not doing anything. Communication is everything to me.” Tenants say the effects of the outage extend beyond inconvenience. Deliveries of water and other materials must now be carried upstairs by employees, while clients with injuries, disabilities or limited mobility can have difficulty or be unable to reach businesses on the upper floors. The tenant group met Monday at the business center to discuss its options. Because the tenants are preparing for possible legal action, several declined to be identified individually in comments about their next steps. The group agreed that its next move will be to retain an attorney to send a formal demand letter to Sunny Hills Management establishing deadlines for restoring elevator service and ensuring accessible parking at the property. After nearly two months without elevator service, tenants say they are no longer willing to rely on projected repair dates.
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CERRITOS — Young artists and writers are being invited to put their creativity to work as the Friends of the Cerritos Library sponsors its 23rd Annual Art and Short Story Contests for children. This year’s theme is “My Favorite Family Memory,” giving children an opportunity to turn a favorite family experience into either artwork or an original story. The art contest is open to children in kindergarten through sixth grade, while the short story contest is open to students in grades three through six. Winners will receive Target gift cards. Entries must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 9, before 7 p.m. Application forms and additional contest information are available at the Children’s Help Desk and through the Cerritos Library website. The Friends of the Cerritos Library sponsors the annual contests to encourage children to explore their artistic and writing talents and take pride in their work. ([Cerritos Library][1]) For more information, call (562) 916-1343. The Cerritos Library is located at 18025 Bloomfield Ave. in Cerritos.
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Ryder Ong doubled and drove in a run, giving La Mirada a 2-1 advantage. Again, Asia-Pacific battled back. YiChieh Chao’s groundout brought home the tying run in the bottom of the seventh, sending the championship game into the late innings deadlocked at 2-2. La Mirada regained the lead in the top of the ninth. Nathan Dowlin delivered a sacrifice fly to bring home a run and put the All-Stars ahead 3-2, leaving them three outs away from the championship. But Asia-Pacific refused to go quietly. Teng-Hao Wu’s lineout in the bottom of the ninth allowed the tying run to score, making it 3-3 and sending the Junior League World Series championship game into extra innings. Then came Valdez. With two runners aboard in the top of the 10th, Valdez drove a pitch over the left-field fence for a three-run homer, suddenly giving La Mirada a 6-3 lead. This time, the lead held. Brewer gave La Mirada six strong innings on the mound, surrendering three hits and one unearned run while striking out five and walking three. Jeremiah Ortega came out of the bullpen for La Mirada. Brewer also contributed at the plate, finishing with two hits, including his fourth-inning home run. Dowlin added two hits and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth. But the biggest swing belonged to Valdez, who finished with three RBIs — all coming on the home run that ultimately decided the world championship. The victory completed an extraordinary postseason run for the La Mirada Junior All-Stars, who arrived at the Junior League World Series representing the West Region and are leaving as world champions.
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NLMUSD Trustees Tables Waste Contract, After-School Tutoring Agreement Trustees questioned documentation for a nearly $459,000 waste-disposal agreement and whether district teachers were given the first opportunity to provide after-school tutoring. By Vincent Medina Contributing Writer NORWALK-LA MIRADA — The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board of Education tabled two contracts Monday after trustees questioned the documentation supporting a nearly $459,000 waste-disposal agreement and whether district teachers had been given the first opportunity to provide after-school tutoring. The first item involved an extension of the district’s existing waste-disposal contract with Ware Disposal Inc. The original contract, awarded in September 2024, covers collection of mixed waste, recyclable material and green waste at district schools. It began as a nine-month agreement ending in June 2025 and allows annual extensions by mutual agreement for up to five years. The proposed 2026-27 rates include a 3.6% increase. Three-cubic-yard waste containers, for example, would range from $195.44 for once-weekly service to $357.83 for
CONTRACT QUESTIONS: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Board President Robert Cancio, left, and Trustees Espie Free and Norma Amezcua look on as a speaker addresses the board. Trustees tabled two contracts after raising questions about documentation for a nearly $459,000 waste-disposal agreement and the use of an outside provider for after-school tutoring.
service five times per week. Including the Consumer Price Index increase and additional services, annual base services would cost the district nearly $459,000. Trustee Espie Free said she was dissatisfied with the documentation accompanying the proposed extension, including an internally prepared rate sheet. “I think Ware Disposal owes it to us to give us a clean contract,” Free said. “If we are going to extend a contract, I don’t believe that we should be plugging in the rates for them and then adding their name to their sheet.”cFree said the amount of money involved warranted better documentation. “We’re paying over $30,000 a month,” she said. “And so therefore, I believe we owe it to the public, to the
taxpayer, to provide better documentation, a better written contract, not scribbled in in any way.” District staff told trustees the proposal was essentially a continuation of the existing multi-year agreement and that staff prepared the internal rate sheet for clarity. Board President Robert Cancio said the documentation still fell short. “We don’t have the basic premise of a contract,” Cancio said. “And I think at the very least, being the Board of Education, we’re doing their homework, essentially.” Trustees said rates accepted by the vendor should be incorporated into a formal contract or rate addendum. The board tabled the agreement and directed staff to return with a more formal vendor-signed rate sheet or contract
package. The second item involved an agreement with Parker-Anderson Enrichment to provide after-school programs at Dulles Elementary School. The proposed program includes enrichment classes and clubs, family engagement nights, a math high-intensity workshop, large-group tutoring and high-impact tutoring. Services would run from Sept. 1, 2026, through June 4, 2027, using Expanded Learning Opportunities Program funds. Board Member Narciso Brasov questioned whether district teachers had first been offered the tutoring work. “Here are these contracts at the beginning of the school year, I don’t know if the teachers were even asked,” Brasov said. “I mean, they’ve had two days in the classroom, three days including today. I personally would like to see us wait on this.” Trustees confirmed during the discussion that ELOP funding could be used to pay district teachers to provide the after-school tutoring. Brasov suggested separating the outside enrichment activities from the tutoring portion of the agreement, potentially allowing district teachers to handle tutoring while an outside provider conducts other activities. District staff said school sites generally attempt to use school or district teachers first and turn to outside providers when internal staffing options are exhausted. Trustees ultimately tabled the Parker-Anderson agreement as well. The board requested additional information from the school about how similar programming performed during the previous year and how it supported classroom instruction before considering the agreement again.
California FAIR Plan Rates Set to Rise 29 Percent LCCN Staff Report California homeowners relying on the state’s insurer of last resort are facing another major increase in insurance costs, with California FAIR Plan rates set to rise an average of 29.1% beginning Oct. 15. The increase will affect the FAIR Plan’s more than 675,000 policyholders, although the amount individual homeowners pay will vary substantially depending on location and wildfire risk. Homeowners in areas considered at high risk for wildfire could be hit particularly hard, with some wildfire-related premiums potentially doubling. Homeowners in lower-risk urban areas could see smaller increases and, in some cases, reductions. The California FAIR Plan Association had sought an average rate increase of 35.8% from the California Department of Insurance last September. Regulators ultimately approved the lower 29.1% average increase. The increase comes as California continues to struggle with a homeowners insurance market reshaped by catastrophic wildfires, rising construction costs and insurers reducing their exposure in high-risk areas. The FAIR Plan was created to provide basic property insurance to homeowners unable to obtain coverage through the traditional insurance market. It was intended primarily as temporary coverage, but it has increasingly become the only realistic option for homeowners in some communities. FAIR Plan enrollment has nearly tripled in recent years, growing from less than 2% of California homes to approximately 5%. A Stanford University study released in June found that California homeowners insurance premiums have increased 84% since 2020. The FAIR Plan’s financial exposure has
also exploded. As of June 2026, the FAIR Plan reported approximately $768 billion in total exposure, an 11% increase since September 2025 and approximately 250% higher than in September 2022. That exposure is vastly greater than the FAIR Plan’s available cash reserves, estimated at between $200 million and $400 million. The FAIR Plan does not operate like a traditional state-funded insurance program. It is an association of insurance companies authorized to conduct business in California. When catastrophic losses overwhelm its resources, the Plan can rely on reinsurance and other financing and can assess participating insurance companies, costs that under certain circumstances can ultimately be passed along to policyholders. That system received an enormous test following the devastating Los Angeles County fires, which generated billions of dollars in claims. There are some signs, however, that pressure on the FAIR Plan may be beginning to ease. Although total enrollment continues to increase, new FAIR Plan business this year is reportedly down approximately 25% compared with last year. California insurance regulators have pointed to the slowdown as a possible indication that changes implemented under the state’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy are beginning to encourage traditional insurance companies to return to the market. More private insurers writing policies could give homeowners currently trapped in the FAIR Plan an opportunity to return to conventional coverage. For homeowners who remain dependent on the FAIR Plan, however, the financial impact will begin arriving this fall. The new rates take effect Oct. 15, 2026.
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One Dead in Late-Night La Mirada Apartment Fire
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FATAL FIRE: Los Angeles County firefighters battle a late-night apartment fire in the 12600 block of Oxford Drive in La Mirada Sunday. One person was killed in the blaze, which remains under investigation by sheriff’s homicide detectives and arson investigators.
LCCN Staff Report LA MIRADA — One person was killed in a late-night apartment fire in La Mirada Sunday, prompting an investigation bya Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detectives. The fire was reported at approximately 11:09 p.m. in the 12600 block of Oxford Drive, south of Imperial Highway. Los Angeles County Fire Department crews arrived at the two-story apartment building and found smoke coming from the front door of one of the units. Firefighters removed one person from the apartment at approximately 11:26 p.m. The fire was extinguished by 11:33 p.m.,
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approximately 30% by 2030, adding about $25 per month to the average bill. Those proposed increases would come after Golden State customers were already approved for increases of 10.52% in 2025, 4.26% in 2026 and 4.07% in 2027. Golden State says the additional revenue is needed to fund more than $180 million for infrastructure improvements, including the replacement of aging water mains, wells, storage tanks, and other equipment. The increases are part of a much broader local trend. According to figures cited by the Register, La Verne residents are facing an even steeper series of increases. The city adopted a 35% water-rate increase effective Jan. 1, followed by another 25% on July 1. Rates are scheduled to rise another 15% in 2027 and 10% in both 2028 and 2029.; that’s a 95% increase. City officials cited higher imported water costs, depleted reserves, and millions of dollars in planned improvements to aging pipes, wells, pumps, and reservoirs. The average household water bill in Los Angeles County increased nearly 60% between 2015 and 2025; Inglewood recently approved increases totaling approximately 30%. Behind the rising bills are many of the same problems confronting water agencies across Southern California: higher costs for imported water, aging pipes and infrastructure, increased operating expenses and expensive new water-quality requirements. Southern California remains heavily dependent on imported water, and agencies must pay not only for the water itself but also for the massive systems necessary to transport, store and treat it. Utilities are simultaneously replacing infrastructure installed decades ago while confronting new treatment requirements for
about 24 minutes after it was first reported. Fire officials confirmed one person died, but authorities have not released the victim’s name or other identifying information. The circumstances surrounding the person’s death remain under investigation. Authorities have not said whether the death was accidental or whether foul play is suspected. Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau were sent to the scene, and arson investigators were also investigating the fire. No additional information about the cause of the fire or the extent of damage to the apartment building was immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.
contaminants such as PFAS. Cerritos faces many of those same pressures. Under the city’s new five-year rate structure, the largest increase occurs during the first year. A representative residential bi-monthly bill rises from approximately $65.11 to $114.62, an increase of roughly 76%, or $25 per month. Subsequent years see substantially smaller annual increases. Over five years the rates are increased over 200%. The 76% Cerritos increase sounds enormous because the city was starting from an extraordinarily low base. Even after the first increase, the city’s own independent rate study found a typical Cerritos residential water bill remained below most neighboring agencies. The increase nevertheless produced an intense political backlash and became one of the chief arguments used by proponents seeking to recall Yokoyama and Johnson. Recall proponents have portrayed the increase as evidence of poor judgment by Cerritos officials. The regional numbers provide another side of that debate. Comparisons among water agencies are imperfect because utilities have different starting rates, rate structures, infrastructure needs and implementation periods. A 30% increase spread over several years is not the same as a 76% first-year increase. But the wider trend is difficult to miss. From investor-owned utilities to municipal water systems, Southern California residents are being asked to pay substantially more for water as agencies confront aging infrastructure and rising costs. Cerritos residents have every reason to scrutinize their new rates and demand that City Hall justify how the additional money will be spent. But rapidly rising water rates are not unique to Cerritos. They are becoming a Southern California problem.
NORWALK — A 53-year-old man whose body was discovered Saturday at an off-ramp of the 105 Freeway in Norwalk has been identified by authorities. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the man as Juan Navarrete. According to the California Highway Patrol, Navarrete was found at approximately 8:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Norwalk Metro Station off-ramp from the eastbound Glenn Anderson Freeway. The Medical Examiner determined that Navarrete died from blunt force injuries and ruled the manner of death a suicide. CHP personnel responded to the location and investigated the circumstances surrounding the discovery. No additional details were immediately released. The incident was separate from a fatal stabbing reported earlier Saturday near Rosecrans and Dumont avenues in Norwalk, where a 21-year-old man was killed following an altercation.
Norwalk Steps Up Sheriff’s Presence Following Two Rosecrans Avenue Incidents LCCN Staff Report NORWALK — Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an incident that occurred Tuesday, Aug. 18, near Rosecrans Avenue and the 605 Freeway, just three days after a separate incident in the same general area resulted in a death. The City of Norwalk is increasing coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department following the two incidents, with deputies maintaining an increased law enforcement presence in the Rosecrans Avenue area. Sheriff’s personnel remained in the area overnight following the Aug. 18 incident as the investigation continued. The City did not release details about what occurred or whether anyone was injured. The incident followed a separate Aug. 15 event involving a loss of life, prompting concern among residents about public safety in the area. City officials emphasized that the two incidents are being investigated separately based on their
individual circumstances and did not indicate that investigators believe they are connected. Norwalk officials said they are working closely with personnel from the Norwalk Sheriff’s Station to increase visibility, exchange information and address public safety concerns in the community. “The safety and well-being of everyone in the community continue to be a top priority in Norwalk,” the City said in an Aug. 18 media alert. The City is also encouraging residents to register for its RAVE public safety notification system by texting NORWALK to 77295. Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.
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Guest Commentary - Do We Accept Intolerance? On July 25, 2026, the Cerritos comunity gathered for a Peace Vigil at Don Knabe Park to mourn the recent deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Guerrero, including 25 additional confirmed deaths in detention prisons. Increasingly, many people demand this heinous immigration practice stop as the actions have devastated both citizens and noncitizens alike. This normalized violence has changed the fabric of American as we know it and is a blatant subversion of our democracy. Increasingly, many leaders from the faith community refuse to condone violence and hatred against its neighbors. The convergence of diverse faith leaders with over 400 Peace and Prayer Vigils across the nation shined a promising light on the Cerritos community. Leaders from diverse faiths and invited community members urged peace for a troubled nation, recited prayers and joined in song to honor our fallen neighbors, gone too soon. The event was non-political and presented an opportunity for the faith community to pray for peace, justice and solidarity. Los Angeles County Supervisor, Janice Hahn, opened the Peace Vigil by sharing the significance of the Anti-Hate Wall dedicated to the Asian community that suffered the vitriol of hatred and discrimination during the height of Covid, when unjustly blamed for the onset of the “Kung Flu”. In the same way racism rears its ugly head toward immigrants for their nationality, language, and diversity, those who express vitriol and hate speech and spread negative generalizations toward other diverse faiths should not be tolerated. EVER. During last week’s school board meeting a speaker ranted hate speech condemning all people of the Islamic faith. The graphic details were completely inappropriate for a public forum. This display of hatred painted an entire faith community with the same hateful paintbrush. Certainly, the school board members felt just as surprised as the public audience who expected an anticipated welcome message of ambitious plans for the 2026-2027 academic year. Instead, they were stunned. In my view, most school community members do not subscribe to the hatred this speaker ranted. If anything, the hateful incident cements allies in solidarity to support
those groups experiencing unjust discrimination. Going forward and recognizing the nation’s extreme polarization, ever present under the current administration, it is high time to revisit the district Pledge Against Racism and the ABC(USD) Proclamation, both established in 2024 precisely to address racism and intolerance. When a schoolboard stands up against racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism, religious intolerance, immigrant intolerance, Xenophobia, and all other forms of discrimination, it fosters trust in our school leaders and inspires students’ resolve to reject all forms or racism and intolerance. Therefore, it is imperative school board members establish safeguards that stop the ugly display of racism, xenophobia and religious intolerance within the boardroom. Turning a blind eye only heightens the possibility of discrimination playing out on school campuses, a prospect schools must avoid. It is time for the school board to tackle the stark reality of racism, xenophobia and religious intolerance in the schools. Unfortunately, because schools are shying away from publicly endorsing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), critical conversations that should be discussed by staff and students fall by the wayside. At minimum, the imperative should be to promote the value of multiculturalism, to strive for mutual respect and trust, to build integrity, and to restore a sense of peace and protection both in classrooms and within the school board chamber. During the Peace Vigil, a diverse, multicultural, interfaith community came together in Cerritos in solidarity to mourn the death of innocent, immigrant neighbors. Compassion filled the air and embraced a nation crippled by racism and hatred. Let us advocate for peace and tolerance and reject the hatred we witnessed on full display in the school boardroom. Our students deserve a hopeful, peaceful future, a place to thrive- free from the ugliness of racism, discrimination and intolerance. Let us be the agents of compassion. Let us resist intolerance. -ABC Federation of Teachers-Retiree Chapter: Social Justice & Legislative Committee
Dear ABCUSD Trustees:
Ms. Mendoza had just read! Islamophobia is dangerous and it is hateful. I, a Jewish person, was hurt by what Mr. Cross said, but hurt even more by your silence. I couldn’t believe no one said even one word. Others, especially Muslims, were hurt, too, by your inaction. Hurt is something that doesn’t really go away. It lingers, it ebbs, but it is always there, resurfacing; recalling the moment. Your subsequent silence in the face of hate is deeply troubling. It signals passive acceptance and creates an unsafe environment for the Muslim students and staff in our district. At the same time, it okays this type of hateful behavior to continue. I don’t believe that is what you want. Diversity and freedom have always been our hallmark but silence indicates complicity. I call for the strong reinforcement of the ABCFTR pledge your members signed: a formal statement rejecting Islamophobia and other hate comments. I also call for the STRONG review and reinforcement of your own board protocol read by Ms. Mendoza prior to the opening of the Public Hearing section of each meeting to ensure that the board actively interrupts and addresses targeted harassment during public comments. In addition, I call for a public explanation for failing in your obligation on August 4th and a public apology to our Muslim families and employees! Our schools must be safe spaces for everyone. I look forward to your prompt public response and decisive action on this matter. Sincerely, Roni Love, Cerritos
My name is Roni Love. I have been a Cerritos resident for nearly 50 years and all 3 of my children are graduates of ABCUSD. I’m a member of both the ABCFT Retiree Chapter and its Social Justice Committee and also past ABCFT President and California Federation of Teachers Vice President, and a former board member of the South Coast Interfaith Council. I am writing in support of Riaz Surti, his family and all families of our district - involving a community member who used targeted Islamophobic rhetoric against our students and families. We, the ABC community, are connected to each other and an attack on ONE of our group is an attack on us ALL! I write in support of cross-community solidarity. On August 4, I was appalled while witnessing the board meeting’s “Public Hearing” section. Clerk Letty Mendoza began by reading “Adverse remarks about a person’s race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, mental or physical disability, or age may not be made” and then a Mr. Krauss addressed you, the Board, using extremely inflammatory and disgustingly Islamophobic language, defaming Islam, our students, their families and our district staff’s practices and beliefs. You allowed him to go on for the entire speaking limit without a word from any of you. Your silence is simply unacceptable. Islamophobic language, bigotry in all its forms, must be condemned - and you did not, even though he broke the protocol to speak that
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said. “This is an ideological war that’s going on in the United States.” Krauss went considerably further, describing Islam as a “culture of rape and pedophilia” and warned about what he called the “Muslimification of the United States.” He told women in the room that if they supported multiculturalism they should “put your burkas on and don’t make any comments,” before making remarks about women being stoned and young girls being married to older men. No trustee interrupted him. Krauss continued until his five-minute speaking period expired. “Thank you, Mr. Krauss. Your five minutes are up,” Mendoza said. The incident was particularly jarring given what trustees and administrators had been discussing earlier in the same meeting. ABC officials repeatedly promoted the district’s “All Means All” initiative, which officials described as bringing marginalized students to the center and ensuring that everyone is supported. Board Member Dr. Olga Rios specifically praised the district for advocating for marginalized students and said “All Means All” should be embraced by every staff member, educator and person who interacts with children. Less than an hour later, Krauss was permitted to complete his remarks.
Longtime ABC Educators Demand Response Roni Love, a Cerritos resident for nearly 50 years, former ABC Federation of Teachers president and former California Federation of Teachers vice president, sent trustees a letter Aug. 18 demanding an explanation and apology. Love, who is Jewish, said she was disturbed both by Krauss’s comments and by trustees’ failure to respond. “I, a Jewish person, was hurt by what Mr. Krauss said, but hurt even more by your silence,” Love wrote. “I couldn’t believe no one said even one word.” Love said the district’s silence sends a message of “passive acceptance” to Muslim students and employees and called for stronger enforcement of the district’s public-comment rules. She also demanded “a public explanation for failing in your obligation on August 4th and a public apology to our Muslim families and employees.” Linda J. Hernández, who said she has been a teacher, resident and parent in ABC since 1970, separately wrote trustees questioning how the board’s silence could be reconciled with ABC’s longstanding emphasis on multicultural education. Hernández said she was compelled by that history to speak out against what she called the board’s “total lack of response.” She also pointed trustees toward what happened when Krauss appeared before another Southern California
Same Speaker, Different District Krauss appeared at a Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education meeting April 15 and made similar statements about Islam and Muslims. He was permitted to finish his three-minute public-comment period there as well. CAIR-LA subsequently demanded that Long Beach Unified publicly condemn the comments. LBUSD responded with a statement condemning anti-Muslim hate and other forms of racism and discrimination. Then Board President Diana Craighead went further. Craighead publicly apologized for failing to intervene and said she had initially believed allowing the agitated speaker to finish might de-escalate the situation. “There is no place for language or actions that undermine the dignity, safety or sense of belonging of any member of our community,” Craighead said. She also pledged that she would be “more proactive, more vigilant about hate speech” in the future. Hernández is now challenging ABC trustees to do the same. “We are all well aware of public speakers’ First Amendment Rights,” Hernández wrote. “You have them too.” CAIR-LA Calls Out ABCUSD The criticism isn’t limited to former educators. On Aug. 10, CAIR-LA publicly called on ABC Unified to condemn Krauss’s remarks and affirm the district’s commitment to Muslim students and families. The organization specifically noted that ABC’s own public-comment instructions prohibited adverse remarks based on religion immediately before Krauss was called to speak. CAIR-LA Executive Director Hussam Ayloush said the board’s lack of response sent a damaging message to Muslim students and families in one of California’s most diverse school districts. The organization called on ABCUSD to take “concrete steps” to ensure a safe and inclusive educational environment regardless of religion. The controversy leaves ABC trustees confronting a difficult question involving both constitutional protections for public speakers and the district’s responsibility toward its students. Public speakers do not lose their First Amendment rights simply because their statements are offensive. But ABCUSD also publicly announces rules governing comments at its meetings — including an explicit prohibition against adverse remarks based on religion. On Aug. 4, that prohibition was read aloud. Seconds later, Krauss began speaking. Five minutes later, after repeatedly attacking Muslims and Islam, his time expired. The board moved on.
LETTERS Dear ABCUSD Board Members: As a teacher, resident and then parent in ABC since 1970, I have always been so proud of our school district. We have not only been in agreement with multicultural and multilingual education with respect for diversity, but a leader in the field. I cite as examples our Dual Immersion Language programs in Spanish and Mandarin. Also, Trustee Nishii’s Yearly Day of Remembrance implores students to stand up to injustice whenever and wherever they see it. I believe it is the only such program in the USA calling out the discrimination against and incarceration of Japanese-American Citizens during World War II. But, I find myself compelled to call out your total lack of response to the racist, Islamophobic Rant that was delivered during the Public Speaking section of the August 4 Board Meeting. We are all well aware of public speakers’ First Amendment Rights. You have them too. I challenge you to fol-
low the Long Beach USD Board’s response to the same speaker. The Board President apologized to the community for “failing to intervene when a speaker made Islamophobic and xenophobic remarks at a recent board meeting.” As school board president Diana Craighead said, “There is no place for language or actions that undermine the dignity, safety or sense of belonging of any member of our community.” I challenge each and every one of you to publicly follow her example at the August 18 meeting: “I personally will be more proactive, more vigilant about hate speech because it has no place where our students are concerned.” Very Sincerely and with Deep Concern, Linda J. Hernández Cerritos CA
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Disneyland’s Tomorrowland Set for Overhaul With New Attractions
LCCN Staff Report Disneyland’s aging Tomorrowland is headed for a major transformation, with Disney Imagineers confirming that the futuristic land will be reimagined with new attractions while retaining elements of its historic identity. The announcement came during Disney’s D23 fan event in Anaheim, where executives outlined an ambitious slate of projects planned for Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. Thomas Mazloum, chairman of Disney Experiences, said Disney will soon begin reimagining Tomorrowland around the sense of optimism that originally defined the land. “We are entering Disneyland’s next great chapter where new generations will continue to relive fond memories of the past and savor the challenge and promises of the future,” Mazloum said. Disney has not yet announced which existing Tomorrowland attractions will remain, which could disappear or what the new rides will be. Imagineers emphasized that planning remains in its early stages. Tomorrowland currently includes some of Disneyland’s best-known attractions, including Space Mountain, Star Tours and Autopia. But the land also contains underused areas and the long-dormant PeopleMover track, which has remained largely unused since the short-lived Rocket Rods attraction closed. Imagineer Emily “Emo” O’Brien said designers are studying Walt Disney’s original vision for Tomorrowland as they develop the new version. “We were inspired by his vision of Tomorrowland being a vista into wondrous worlds,” O’Brien said. She confirmed the project will include “new attractions for sure,” along with more open spaces designed to improve guest movement and make the land feel less congested. The Tomorrowland overhaul will be part of a much larger expansion underway at the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Resort President Jill Estorino said the Tomorrowland project is expected to follow completion of the Avengers Campus expansion and the new “Coco” attraction now being developed for Disney California Adventure. Tomorrowland is expected to be completed before Disney California Adventure’s planned “Avatar”
expansion. Avengers Campus will nearly double in size with two new attractions, Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab, scheduled to open in 2028. Infinity Defense will send riders through the Marvel multiverse for a confrontation with King Thanos and is expected to feature appearances by Marvel stars including Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Chris Hemsworth. Disney says the attraction will combine large physical sets with high-definition screens and 3-D effects. Stark Flight Lab will be a more traditional thrill ride. Guests will board two-person pods attached to mechanical arms that lift and maneuver riders to simulate flight. Disney also provided new details about its upcoming “Coco” attraction at Disney California Adventure. The family-friendly boat ride will have no height requirement and will take guests into the Land of the Dead through the memories of Miguel. The attraction will take place about a year after the events depicted in the 2017 film and will center on Miguel and his great-great-grandfather, Héctor Rivera. Imagineers said the attraction will draw inspiration from Disneyland classics Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion, with extensive use of Audio-Animatronics and elaborate physical environments. Meanwhile, major changes are also coming to Walt Disney World in Florida. Disney revealed additional details about Villains Land, planned for the Magic Kingdom. The dark, forested area will feature two major attractions: a roller coaster culminating in an encounter with Maleficent and a dark ride through the Evil Queen’s palace and catacombs featuring the Magic Mirror and other Disney villains. Disney also unveiled more details about Piston Peak, a “Cars”-themed area coming to the Magic Kingdom. Inspired partly by Rocky Mountain National Park, the land will feature forests, red-rock formations, mountains and geysers. Its centerpiece will be an off-road-style attraction sending riders through the landscape in all-terrain vehicles, accompanied by a smaller family attraction featuring spinning cars in a demolition-derby setting. For Southern California Disney fans, however, the Tomorrowland announcement could be the biggest news from D23. Disneyland’s original Tomorrowland opened with the park in 1955 and underwent a major transformation in 1967, based largely on concepts developed while Walt Disney was still alive. Another extensive renovation debuted in 1998. Nearly three decades later, Disney is preparing to try once again to solve one of theme-park design’s most difficult challenges: building a land devoted to a future that never stops changing.
Philippine Global Media Group Holds Third Annual Dinner in Cerritos
CHANGING OF THE GUARD: Outgoing Philippine Global Media Group President Val G. Abelgas turns over the Gavel of Authority to incoming President Dan E. Niño. Flanking them, from left, are board member and event emcee Eddie C. Ferrer, Secretary Donna Gatdula-Arevalo and Vice President Lydia V. Solis. Photo by Nikki B. Arriola. LCCN Staff Report The Philippine Global Media Group held its third annual Induction Ball and Gala Night recently at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel, drawing over 140 guests. Philippine Consul General Adelio Soriano Cruz delivered the keynote address. “At a time when misinformation can spread with a click, responsible journalism matters more than ever,” Cruz said. Cerritos Mayor Lynda P. Johnson highlighted PGMG’s Manny Ilagan Memorial Scholarship Program, which supports students studying journalism and communication arts. “When the PGMG was founded in October 2023, it created more than just a media organization,” Johnson said. “It created a unified and diverse collection of newsmakers who believe that every community deserves to see itself accurately reflected in the pages, screens and airwaves that shape public engagement.” Cerritos Mayor Pro Tem Mark Pulido celebrated the growing number of Filipino-American elected officials in southeast Los Angeles County, including Johnson, Cerritos Councilmember Frank Aurelio Yokoyama, Artesia Councilmember Melissa Ramoso, Hawaiian Gardens Councilmember Dandy de Paula, Bellflower Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines and ABC Unified School District Board Vice President Tatiana Yokoyama Bui. “It’s such a joy being here tonight,” Pulido said. “You inspire me for what I do and the hard work you do every day.” The evening also featured entertainment from former teen idol Rex Smith and singer and keyboardist Mylene Capati. . Incoming PGMG President Dan E. Niño told attendees that journalists have an important role in community building and civic engagement. “We are here to listen, to inspire, to illuminate, to enlighten and, above all, to empower and engage productively,” Niño said.
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Cardenas with persistently pursuing the funding. Cardenas explained that the VA identifies eligible unhoused veterans and refers them to the Norwalk Housing Authority. Once a veteran qualifies, the authority issues a voucher to subsidize rent while the VA provides ongoing supportive services. Norwalk began applying for the vouchers in August 2025, received confirmation of the award in June 2026 and began receiving funding Aug. 1. The entire $313,356 award is federally funded and has no impact on Norwalk’s General Fund. “This action aligns perfectly with the Norwalk Housing Authority’s Five Year Plan and directly supports the City’s strategic goals by improving conditions for residents in need and building a more resilient community,” Cardenas said. Councilmember Tony Ayala asked whether unhoused veterans from Norwalk would receive preference for the 18 vouchers. Cardenas said they would. “The City of Norwalk will always get preference with the Norwalk Housing Authority,” Cardenas said. “So once we have a waiting list and if there’s too many, more than 18, then we’ll do a lottery, but Norwalk first.” Mayor Jennifer Perez, who also chairs the Housing Authority, praised Cardenas for securing the award. “I remember the day you got the email that this was officially signed, sealed and the check was coming,” Perez said. “You worked really hard on this and this is definitely one of those days where the impact far exceeds the dollar sign. Congratulations. I am so, so excited that we get to move forward with this.” Commissioners approved the grant
award and amended the Housing Authority’s administrative plan to formally incorporate the HUD-VASH program. Later, during the City Council meeting, councilmembers unanimously approved an additional $174,700 from the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund for Norwalk’s Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program. The council also approved a new agreement with Kingdom Causes Bellflower to provide homelessness prevention and housing services. Kingdom Causes Bellflower has worked with Norwalk for years and has more than two decades of experience providing outreach, case management, landlord engagement, rental assistance and rapid rehousing services in Southeast Los Angeles County, according to city staff. The agreement authorizes up to $250,000 for services from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options for as many as four additional one-year extensions. “In addition to financial support, KCB’s model covers outreach, case management, landlord engagement, transportation and compliance reporting services expanded to support foster youth and veterans, ensuring that each household receives a tailored plan to enhance longterm stability,” city staff member Bethany Wilson said. Wilson said Kingdom Causes Bellflower anticipates serving as many as 225 Norwalk households, with approximately 20 to 60 households receiving direct financial assistance depending on need. Norwalk’s Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund has supported the city’s Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program, which provides rental assistance intended to prevent homelessness and help at-risk residents obtain stable housing.
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Crime Report:
Copper Wire Thieves Hit Same Block in La Mirada Four Weeks Straight LCCN Staff Report La Mirada crime reports covering July 6 through Aug. 9 show repeated copper-wire thefts on the same block of Alicante Road for four straight reporting periods, along with a concentration of vehicle burglaries and several other locations appearing more than once. La Mirada authorities reported 41 arrests throughout La Mirada for various warrants and narcotics violations during the fiveweek period. Aggravated Assault An assault occurred on the 13900 block of Imperial Highway. One suspect was arrested during the incident. Another assault occurred on the 15000 block of Adelfa Drive. One suspect was arrested, and the incident remains under investigation. Robbery A robbery was reported on the 15900 block of Imperial Highway. An attempted robbery occurred on the 14800 block of Telegraph Road. The incident remains under investigation. Residential Burglary An afternoon burglary occurred on the 15900 block of Algeciras Drive. Other Structure Burglary A late-night burglary occurred on the 16300 block of Phoebe Avenue. One suspect was arrested. An early morning burglary occurred on the 13400 block of Bona Vista Lane. A late-night burglary occurred on the 14700 block of Artesia Boulevard. Vehicle Burglary
An early morning vehicle burglary was reported on the 13200 block of El Moro Avenue. Two window-smash vehicle burglaries were reported on the 15100 block of Ocaso Avenue. An overnight vehicle burglary was reported on the 15200 block of Ocaso Avenue. Two vehicle burglaries occurred on the 15200 block of Santa Gertrudes Avenue. An early morning vehicle burglary was reported on the 14600 block of San Bruno Drive. An overnight window-smash vehicle burglary was reported on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Avenue. A window-smash vehicle burglary occurred on the 14700 block of Beach Boulevard. Grand Theft A theft was reported on the 14600 block of Mercado Avenue. An afternoon theft from a vehicle occurred in the area of Firestone Boulevard and Trojan Way. Copper wire was reported stolen on the 16000 block of Alicante Road. An evening theft occurred on the 14800 block of Telegraph Road. A theft was reported on the 16500 block of Trojan Way. Copper wire was again reported stolen on the 16000 block of Alicante Road. A wallet was stolen on the 15200 block of Rosecrans Avenue. Tools were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 14200 block of Firestone Boulevard. A tailgate was stolen on the 14500 block of Artesia Boulevard. An overnight theft of copper wire was reported for the third time on the 16000 block of Alicante Road. And during the Aug. 3–9 reporting period, copper wire was stolen yet again on the 16000 block of Alicante Road — marking the fourth consecutive week, same block.
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2026 FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Gahr in for a challenging season with new quarterback, tougher non-league schedule
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Gahr High’s Grag Marshall embarks on his 24th season as head coach of the Gladiators, hoping to get to the CIFSouthern Section playoffs for a fourth straight season and ninth time since he took over the program. New will be the operative word this season as Marshall will be running a team with a new quarterback and new, but experienced offensive line while facing new challenges in the new Mid-Cities League of the Suburban Valley Conference as California High and Santa Fe High are new league opponents. “I really wasn’t planning on [coming back], but not everything goes as planned,” said Marshall. “I’ve been trying to transition with coach [Jordan] Simpson. So right now it’s fine because he has some younger coaches coaching. I’m still doing the defense and special teams, and coach Simpson is kind of dealing with the offense. It’s kind of like a co-head coach deal.”
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Marshall said that the goal is for Simpson to take over as the program’s head coach once he retires and if it meets the approval from Gahr principal David Keys. He added that he wanted to leave under a couple of situations; the first was if Marshall felt the program was moving forward, or in his words, the cupboards weren’t empty. Marshall felt the program would be solid that way, especially with the new league and making sure nothing was way over their heads. A season after Gahr advanced to the CIF-SS Division 13 finals, the team went to the quarterfinals last season, marking the third time in Marshall’s tenure the Gladiators had advanced that far. The other time any of his teams had reached at least the quarterfinals came in 2007 when it went 10-3, marking his best record at Gahr to date. “Last season went as planned,” said Marshall. “We knew we weren’t probably going to be very good early, and then once we got going, I thought we were pretty good. We were a little disappointed in the loss to Valley View. But once again, we were losing to a team that eventually wins a CIF title, which seems to be our M.O. in the playoffs. As far as last year, I think the team reached its potential.” The Gladiators began last season 1-3 without a true offensive line and were outscored 123-13 but bounced back to win six of their next seven games. During that stretch, the Gladiators allowed 20 second half points before falling to Norwalk High and did not face Firebaugh High in the regular season finale, which had to forfeit the game. OFFENSE The biggest issue with the team, as Marshall illustrated, centers around the quarterback position as the team
needs to replace the graduated Roman Acosta, who threw for over 1,300 yards last season. Senior Jacob Burson, who was on the junior varsity team last season, and sophomores Brandon Martinez, and Kalen Swanson, a transfer from Ocean View High, will compete for the position. Marshall indicated that Martinez is probably the team’s best option at quarterback because he has played it before. “The good thing is our [offensive] line is intact; our strength is our line, so we’re going to be able to run the football,” said Marshall. “We’re kind of hoping Brandon and [senior Nick] Washington will do the bulk of the running so we don’t have to rely on the pass that much early in the season. Hopefully those two come around.” Also at running back will be senior Cody Lockhart and juniors Riley Bryant and De’Mir Cunningham (45 carries, 204 yards, three touchdowns last season). Catching the ball will be senior Bryant (10 receptions, 200 yards), Cunningham (13 receptions, 236 yards, three touchdowns) and Lockhart. “Skill-wise, we’re not missing much,” said Marshall. “It’s just whether we can throw it or not that’s the issue.” Even though the Gladiators graduated four starting offensive linemen, Marshall believes his 2026 line is ‘way better’ this season with senior left tackle Travis Zoebisch, senior center Sebastian Jimenez, and senior right tackle R’Shon Livingston (17 tackles, one sack) along with senior Liampatrick Martins and sophomore Aiden Larrabee, two of the three players at the guard positions. Junior Moses Oatman is also slated to spend some time at one of the tackle positions. DEFENSE Gahr’s defense improved after the early season struggles and only allowed over 20 points twice in the final seven games played, both resulting in the two losses down the stretch. Junior Ashton Sanders and Livingston are slated to be in the middle of the defensive line with junior Miller Salas and sophomore Gavin Raposo on the ends. The linebackers will be juniors Miguel Lopez, who had 44 tackles last season and Nathan Moreno (10 tackles) while the secondary stacks up with Bryant (31 tackles, one sack) and sophomore James Carter at cornerback with junior David Payne, Lockhart and Martinez at the safety positions. “We’re short on linebackers, but we
actually should be better at it because we put in a true 4-2-5 [defense],” said Marshall. “Since we have the skill guys and backs, we’re going to use those guys to drop down and help support the run because we just don’t have the linebackers. Sebastian (21 tackles last season) will play some linebacker and some D-end and so will Travis Zoebisch play some down there, but we’ll try to keep those guys on offense as much as we can.” SCHEDULE Gahr longest road trip of the season won’t come until the fifth game of the season but a trio of city or ABC Unified School District rivals highlight the beginning of the season. The Gladiators were blasted by Valley Christian High 41-0 last season but currently lead the season series 6-5 that dates back to 2002. The Gladiators are hoping to end a twogame skid to the Defenders and have lost to their Artesia Blvd. neighbors in four of the last five meetings. Gahr owns a 15-9 record against Cerritos High since 1998 but have fallen to the Dons in three of the past four seasons while the Gladiators travel to Artesia High to complete the local run. The two teams did not face each other last season, but Gahr has won five straight and nine of the last 10 meetings with the Pioneers. The last blemish came in 2013, a 29-27 defeat. “It’s like the good ole’ days, so I’m real comfortable with it,” said Marshall of the first three opponents. “Hopefully, we’ll perform better earlier this year than we have the last couple of years. We just haven’t played really good football early in the season. But I think with this established [offense] line, it’s easier to play better early.” Following its early-season bye, Gahr hosts Ocean View before visiting Gardena High for what is believed to be the first meeting with the CIF-Los Angeles City Section school. In the past six seasons, the Gladiators have gone 9-20 in their non-league games. After that comes the league season where Gahr has faced all five opponents at least once since at least 2003. It is 6-15 against longtime rival Paramount High since 1998 dating back to when the two were in the former Sam Gabriel Valley League. But the Gladiators have lost 11 of the last 12 games to the Pirates with the only win coming in 2023, a 32-6 decision. The next season was a 36-0 loss, and they did not face each See GAHR, Page 12
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record last season, it will be a confidence builder for next week’s game against Gahr. Prediction: Cerritos 21, Cypress 17
Defending CIF-SS champions kick off football season La Mirada High (4-7 last season) @ South Gate High (11-4 last season)against city rival For the second straight season La
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The time has come for the area’s 11-man football teams to kick off their 2026 football seasons and for the third straight season, the two Artesia Blvd. neighbors separated by approximately a mile will get things started in the HMGCommunity News Game of the Week on Friday. This will be the 12th meeting between city rivals Gahr High (7-5 last season) and Valley Christian High (114 last season) since 2002 with Gahr holding a 6-5 advantage. But lately, it’s been the Defenders owning the series with two straight wins and four out of the last five dating back to 2021. Last season. V.C. led 13-0 at the half but broke away in the second half with a pair of touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters to blank the Gladiators 41-0. Six different players scored for V.C. and senior quarterback Graham Lunzer threw three touchdown passes and scored on a three-yard run in his V.C. debut. It marked the third straight win over Gahr in which more than 40 points were scored by the Defenders. Three seasons ago, a failed two-point conversion on the last play of the game cost V.C. in a 21-20 affair. These two programs have reached the CIF-Southern Section championship game three times since 2022 with V.C. winning two titles and Gahr falling in the 2024 finals. This season, the Gladiators will be going with a new quarterback, whether it’s senior Jacob Burson, sophomore Brandon Martinez or sophomore Kalen Swanson. The success of Gahr’s offense this season lies with its rushing attack. Meanwhile, Lunzer comes back from a season-ending injury and despite the Defenders graduating 22 players from last season’s CIF-Southern Section Division 9 championship game, still have enough in the tank to pull out a victory. Prediction: V.C. 35, Gahr 14 GAMES PLAYED ON AUG. 20 Cerritos High (9-3 last season) @ Cypress High (3-7 last season)This game will be played at Handel Stadium at Western High. Last season, Cypress held a 17-0 halftime lead before seniors Jayden Bagaygay and Labrenton Wilson scored on 10-yard rushing runs in the second half. Xavier Guerrero completed nine of 17 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown and picked up 11 more yards on four carries for the Centurions while Mekaih Felix caught four passes for 61 yards and the touchdown. Those two are back for the Centurions and will be facing a new Cerritos quarterback as junior Evan McDonald, a transfer from St. Paul High, takes over. The Dons lost a lot of offensive threats and for now, the defense may not be as strong as last season’s crew but if they can pull out a win against the only non-league opponent who did not have a winning
Mirada opens the season against the Rams, who it defeated 34-16 in last season’s opener. The Matadores had an 8-7 lead after the first quarter, and it remained that way until the third quarter when they tacked on a second touchdown. The game was put away in the fourth quarter with a 20-point performance. Senior quarterback Isaac Cuevas completed three of five passes for 26 yards and threw a touchdown pass to sophomore Kaiden Wardlow. Senior running back Ismael Garcia rushed for 237 yards on 27 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns. Michael Gonzalez led the Rams in that contest, completing 11 of 24 yards and throwing for 211 yards with a pair of touchdowns, but was intercepted three times. South Gate split its four non-league games last season before going 5-1 in the Eastern League. After winning its first four playoff games, including a 63-58 decision over Marquez High in the Division II finals, the Rams fell to Bishop Union High 47-28 in the state playoffs. Prediction: La Mirada 28, South Gate 21 GAMES TO BE PLAYED ON FRIDAY Gabrielino High (7-4 last season) @ Artesia High (4-6 last season)It’s a new era for Artesia football as head coach E.J. Ashby takes over a team looking to rebound from the program’s first losing season since 2022. This is the first meeting between the teams in at least 29 years. The Pioneers lost only 10 seniors from last season’s team, and their top returning player is junior Justin Pettus, who had close to 700 yards rushing. The Eagles had four straight losing seasons before 2025, including going 0-10 three seasons ago. Last season was also the program’s first trip to the playoffs since 2013. Prediction: Artesia 27, Gabrielino 17 Mountain View High (4-6 last season) @ John Glenn High (2-8 last season-For the first time in a long time, Glenn has a schedule that does not include one opponent who was over .500 last season. Head coach Dwon Drummer is in his second season and the Eagles got off to decent start last season, going 2-2 in their first four games before scoring 32 points in the final six games. Last season’s opener was a 47-21 setback to Mountain View in which Glenn trailed 14-0 at halftime before scoring 15 straight points within the first 3:15 of the second half. Junior quarterback Ryder Perez completed all three of his passes for 44 yards and threw a 20-yard touchdown pass. Before last season’s contest, the teams faced each other in 2015 and 2016 with the Vikings coming away with 49-14 and 35-18 victories, respectively. Prediction: Glenn 21, Mountain View 14 Lawndale High (4-6 last season) @ Norwalk High (10-1 last season)It’s a new era for Norwalk football as Anthony Cobbs takes over and for the first time in about 20 seasons, the Lancers will not be operating under the double wing offense. Norwalk graduated about a third of its 2025 roster, including its quarterback and a pair of 1,370 yard-plus running backs. This is Norwalk’s only opponent who failed to get to the playoffs until it visits California High on Oct. 2. This is the first meeting between the schools since at least 1998. The Cardinals won their first three games last season by
a composite score of 179-20 but ended the season with five straight losses, scoring 32 points. Prediction: Norwalk 31, Lawndale 20 2022 predictions: 47-19-1 2023 predictions: 53-19 2024 predictions: 49-19 2025 predictions: 47-26 Four-season total: 196-83-1 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
The regular season for this sport, as well as girls flag football, began on Aug. 8 and all eight area schools have already been in action. Artesia, the defending CIF-Southern Section Division 8 champions, were swept by Lakewood High on Sept. 11 in its season opener. The Pioneers who were scheduled to host Bell Gardens High last Friday and Mary Star of the Sea High this past Tuesday, will entertain St. Anthony High on Friday before participating in the Montebello Tournament on
Saturday. Cerritos swept Bellflower High 25-9, 25-13, 25-11 last Thursday in its season opener before falling to Kennedy High 25-23, 26-24, 23-25, 20-25, 19-17 this past Monday. The Dons hosted Western on Aug. 20 and will welcome St. Joseph High on Tuesday. Gahr participated in the Sacred Hearts Academy Lancer Invitation in Honolulu last Thursday through Saturday and won all seven matches, dropping three of 17 sets in the process. The Gladiators travelled to Bell Gardens this past Wednesday and will entertain Norwalk on Friday and Schurr High on Tuesday before going to Whittier High and Pacifica High the next two days. In its season opener, Glenn has already matched its win total from last season as the Eagles swept Calvary See NOTES, Page 12
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other last season. After four straight wins over Norwalk from 2003-2022, the Gladiators have dropped the last two meetings to the Lancers, including last season’s 2713 homecoming loss. Gahr’s last win over the Lancers was a 26-6 outcome in 2022. Gahr is 1-3 against California High since 1998 and defeated Santa Fe High 31-28 in 2017. The regular season concludes with Bellflower High, whom the Gladiators are 5-3 against since 2003, but 3-2 against the Buccaneers since 2019. They kicked off the MidCities League season with a 48-13 victory last season thanks to a 21-point performance in the first quarter. “Every game is going to be a football game because I tell everyone Firebaugh and Compton Early College were games [in which] we were going to be okay,” said Marshall of the new Mid-Cities League. “So now, you’re going to have to play five football games. Just like I told [Cerritos High head coach Demel] Franklin, you go up to that [Gateway] League and every week, you have to be on it. It’s just different; there’s not a game where you can rest your kids.” HOMECOMING Last season, Gahr had issues with Norwalk’s double wing offense and dropped a 27-13 contest on its homecoming game. The setback put the Gladiators at 12-12 in homecoming games since 2001. This season, they will host Ocean View who they have played twice since 1998. In 2024, Gahr came away with a 43-35 over the Seahawks and the season before, Gahr was a 43-7 winner. FINAL COMMENT “It’s going to be interesting because me and [assistant coach Chris] Thimpson have done this for a long time and coach [Jordan] Simpson is doing the offense,” said Marshall. “So, I want to see how that plays out. We have different ideas and different practice approaches. It’s good to see how that’s going to play out. I like the schedule that we have and I really don’t mind not playing those two games where we just had to show up and play. If our quarterback situation gets going, I think we’re going to pretty good.”
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Chapel Downey High this past Tuesday. They will host Mountain View on Friday, Alhambra High Tuesday before going to Rosemead High on Thursday. La Mirada fell to 2-5 after getting swept by Norwalk 25-14, 25-8, 25-21 this past Tuesday. The Matadores led 8-5 in the first set before junior defensive
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specialist Ellejhaye Estores had her first kill, giving the serve to junior middle blocker Guadalupe Sarahy Munoz who immediately reeled off nine straight points, five of which went for aces. Later in the set, Estores served the final eight points with six aces and a pair of kills from sophomore middle blocker Lailanee Cano. In the second set, Norwalk scored the first 19 points as Estores worked her magic again with eight more aces while senior outside hitter Mirei Sanchez pounded down six of her match-high 15 kills. La Mirada went to El Rancho High on Aug. 20 and will host Paramount High on Tuesday before welcoming Oxford Academy on Thursday. Norwalk hosted St. Paul on Aug. 20 before its meeting with Gahr and will visit Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary on Tuesday before coming back home on Thursday to face Western. V.C. took third place in the Lakewood Tournament and with a loss to Los Alamitos High on Aug. 12, are 3-2 as the Defenders went to Cypress on Aug. 20. They will then host Orange Lutheran High on Tuesday and Long Beach Wilson High on Thursday. Whitney High is off to a 3-1 start, having been swept by Edison High on Aug. 10 before defeating North Torrance High in four sets the next day, sweeping La Quinta High last Friday and getting past Valencia High in five sets this past Tuesday. The Wildcats will go to West Torrance High on Tuesday and Esperanza High on Thursday. GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL Artesia got its season going in a big way as it pounded Oxford Academy 40-6 this past Monday in its season opener. The Pioneers hosted Norwalk this past Wednesday and will entertain V.C. on Monday before going to Century High on Wednesday. Cerritos is off to a 3-0 start as it shutout West Covina High 23-0 on Aug. 10 and Mark Keppel High 52-0 last Saturday before defeating Montebello 21-6 this past Monday. The Dons hosted Garfield High this past Wednesday and will be in the Downey Tournament on Saturday before visiting Troy High on Monday. Two days later, Cerritos hosts Villa Park High. Gahr got past Lakewood 19-12 on Aug. 12, then breezed past Dominguez High 54-6 the next day. The Gladiators then posted a 34-0 win over Claremont High this past Tuesday and hosted Inglewood High on Aug. 20 before going to Buena Park High on Monday and Warren High on Wednesday. Glenn dropped a 15-0 decision to California Military Institute on Aug. 10 before defeating Mountain View 25-13 two days later. This past Tuesday, the Eagles fell to V.C. 27-12 in the school’s inaugural girls flag football game. Glenn will visit Bell Gardens on Monday and Ocean View High on Wednesday. La Mirada was doubled up by La Serna High 28-14 in this past Monday’s season opener, then blanked Pioneer High 12-0 the next day. The Matadores will go to Oxford Academy on Monday before hosting Colony High on Wednesday. Norwalk fell to Bell Gardens 15-7 this past Monday and will go to Montebello on Monday and Santa Ana Valley High on Wednesday. V.C. visited Mayfair High on Aug. 20 and following its meeting with Artesia, will host Bellflower on Tuesday and Oxford Academy on Wednesday while Whitney has dropped its first two decisions of the season, 51-7 to Santa Ana Valley on Aug. 12 and 26-7 to Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary last Friday. The Wildcats went to Mountain View this past Wednesday and will travel to Compton Early College on Friday before hosting Long Beach Cabrillo High on Wednesday.
LEGAL NOTICES - YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW! NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 988 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SITESPECIFIC AMENDMENT TO THE MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONE (MU-O) TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL DENSITY OF 24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE ON ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 7040-017-001, 7040-017-002, AND 7040-017-008 BY ADDING SECTION 9-2.4807(c)(7) TO ARTICLE 48 (MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONE) Notice is hereby given that on August 10, 2026, the City Council of the City of Artesia adopted Ordinance No.988 to establish a residential density of 24 dwelling units per acre for a property identified as assessor parcel numbers 7040-017-001, 7040-017-002, and 7040017-008 The following is a summary of the proposed Ordinance: This Ordinance is an amendment to the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (MU-O) to establish a residential density of 24 dwelling units per acre for properties located within the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan and identified as assessor parcel numbers 7040-017-001, 7040-017-002, and 7040-017-008 Ayes:5 Noes:0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Please note that the above is simply a summary of the Ordinance. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is posted in the City Clerk’s office at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Date: August 20, 2026 Jennifer Alderete City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 8/21/26 NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 990 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 8 THERETO AND ESTABLISH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURES Notice is hereby given that on August 10, 2026, the City Council of the City of Artesia adopted Ordinance No 26-990 to establish reasonable accommodation procedures. The following is a summary of the proposed Ordinance: • This ordinance establishes Reasonable Accommodation procedures consistent with state and federal fair housing laws. The Ordinance was adopted by the City Council by the following vote: Ayes: 5 Noes:0 Abstain:0 Absent:0 Please note that the above is simply a summary of the Ordinance. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is posted in the City Clerk’s office at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 Date: August 20, 2026 Jennifer Alderete City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 8/21/26 NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-989 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 9 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING STREAMLINED DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURES, FAIR HOUSING CONSISTENCY, DEFINITIONS CLEANUP, R-1 ZONE MODERNIZATION, AND GENERAL CODE CLEANUP AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that on August 10, 2026, the City Council of the City of Artesia adopted Ordinance No.26-989 to amend various sections of Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code. The following is a summary of the proposed Ordinance: •This Ordinance amends by reference various sections of Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code relating to streamlined design review procedures, fair housing consistency, definitions cleanup, R-1 zone modernization, and general code cleanup amendments. The Ordinance was adopted by the City Council by the following vote: Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Please note that the above is simply a summary of the Ordinance. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. 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CIUDAD DE COMMERCE AVISO DE ADOPCIÓN DE ORDENANZA POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el 11 de agosto de 2026, el Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Commerce (“la Ciudad”) aprobó la Ordenanza de Urgencia N.º 834, habiéndose presentado dicha Ordenanza de Urgencia titulada: ORDENANZA DE URGENCIA QUE ESTABLECE UNA MORATORIA TEMPORAL (DE 45 DÍAS) SOBRE EL DESARROLLO DE CENTROS DE DATOS CONFORME A LA SECCIÓN 65858 DEL CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO DE CALIFORNIA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICIA PARA UNA AUDIENCIA PUBLICA CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a public hearing pertaining to the following item: HEARING BODY: DATE OF HEARING: TIME OF HEARING: LOCATION OF HEARING:
Planning Commission September 2, 2026 6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter City Hall, Council Chambers City of Hawaiian Gardens 21815 Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
PUBLIC HEARING: Case No. PLNG2026-0030-Conditional Use Permit (CUP), a request to establish and operate a dog daycare and overnight boarding facility within an existing 5,200 sq ft commercial building. The proposed business is located at 12440 Carson Street, zoned C-4 (General Commercial). Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Planning Commission at or prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. Written correspondence may also be submitted beforehand to Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director, at cddirector@HGCity.org. CEQA DETERMINATION
:The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA guidelines. Based on Staff’s analysis, the proposed project only involves interior tenant improvement. It will not result in any changes in land use and will not have a significant effect on the environment. Thereby the request qualifies for an exemption. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department at (562) 420-2641 Ext 246. Si desea obtener mas informacion, llame al Departamento de Desarrollo de la Comunidaad al (562) 420-2641 Ext 246. Elise McCaleb, Community Development Director Published: Los Cerritos Community News 08/21/2026 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 8/21/26 CIUDAD DE COMMERCE AVISO DE ADOPCIÓN DE ORDENANZA POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el 25 de agosto de 2026, el Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Commerce (“la Ciudad”) considerará la adopción de la Ordenanza N.º 835; y ASIMISMO SE NOTIFICA que el martes 11 de agosto de 2026, el Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad —con la siguiente votación: A FAVOR: Alcalde Lainez, Alcalde Interino Garcia, Concejal Rebollo, Concejal Argumedo y Concejal Altamirano; EN CONTRA: Ninguno; AUSENTES: Ninguno— presentó dicha Ordenanza titulada: ORDENANZA 835 SEGUNDA LECTURA DE LA ORDENANZA DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE COMMERCE QUE MODIFICA EL CAPÍTULO 15.13, TITULADO “ESTACIONES DE CARGA PARA VEHÍCULOS ELÉCTRICOS” La ordenanza propuesta establecerá políticas y procedimientos claros para el proceso de permisos de la Ciudad —ya existente— relativo a las estaciones de carga para vehículos eléctricos, de conformidad con la ley estatal, al incorporar los plazos exigidos por el estado y clarificar la admisión de presentaciones y firmas electrónicas. La ordenanza también añade definiciones para precisar aún más la intención de la Ciudad respecto a su proceso de permisos. Eduardo Sarmiento, Secretario Municipal Ciudad de Commerce Publicado en Los Cerritos Community Newspaper el 21 de agosto de 2026 CITY OF COMMERCE NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 25, 2026, the City Council of the City of Commerce (“the city”) will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 835, and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That on Tuesday August 11, 2026 the City Council of the City by the following vote: AYES Mayor Lainez, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Councilmember Rebollo, Councilmember Argumedo and Councilmember Altamirano; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; introduced said Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 835 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.13 TITLED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS The proposed ordinance will establish clear policies and procedures to the City’s already established permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations in accordance with state law by adding state required timelines and clarity for the allowance of electronic submittals and electronic signatures. The ordinance also adds definitions to further clarify the City’s intent of its permitting process. Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk City of Commerce Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 8/21/26
y SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que el martes 11 de agosto de 2026, el Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Commerce, mediante la siguiente votación: A FAVOR: Concejala Oralia Y. Rebollo, Concejal Hugo A. Argumedo, Concejal Altamirano, Alcaldesa Interina Mireya Garcia y Alcalde Kevin Lainez; EN CONTRA: Ninguno; AUSENTES: Ninguno; Eduardo Sarmiento, Secretario Municipal Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 8/21/26 CITY OF COMMERCE NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 11, 2026, the City Council of the City of Commerce (“the City”) adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 834, Introduced said Urgency Ordinance entitled: URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY (45-DAY) MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 the City Council of the City of Commerce by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Oralia Y. Rebollo, Councilmember Hugo A. Argumedo, Councilmember Altamirano, Mayor Pro Tem Mireya Garcia and Mayor Kevin Lainez; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk Publicado en Los Cerritos Community Newspaper el 21 de agosto de 2026. CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-626 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS, ADDING CHAPTER 12.22 TO TITLE XII OF THE HAWAIIAN GARDENS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGULATING THE USE OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OFWAY Notice is hereby given that on August 12, 2026, the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens introduced for first reading, Ordinance No. 2026-626, which proposes to add Chapter 12.22 to Title XII of the City’s Municipal Code. Chapter 12.22 would incorporate and regulate the use of electric mobility devices on public property and within the public right-of-way. The proposed ordinance would prohibit the operation of electric mobility devices on public property or within the public right of way, unless (1) their use is specifically authorized by the City; or (2) they are being operated on a public highway, street, roadway, or designated bicycle lane, pursuant to state and federal law. The proposed ordinance would also prohibit the operation of electric mobility devices in an “unsafe manner”. Violations may result in the issuance of a citation. Violations are also considered misdemeanors. Each act, occurrence, or incident in violation of the ordinance constitutes a separate offense. A copy of Ordinance No. 2026-626 is on file with the City Clerk, and available for public review at City Hall, 21815 Pioneer Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. Also, a copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available on the City’s website at www.hgcity.org. The City Council will hold the second reading and adoption of the ordinance on August 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at the City Council Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Boulevard, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. Pablo Rubio, City Clerk Published: August 21, 2026 Los Cerritos Community News Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 8/21/26
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PICO RIVERA Unclaimed Monies This notice is to inform the public that the City of Pico Rivera (“City”) is in possession of certain unclaimed monies. A list of the unclaimed monies and the names of potential claimants is available on the City’s website at: https://www.pico-rivera.org/index.php/unclaimed-property/ The list is also available through the City’s Administrative Services Department. Any person with a legal claim to the unclaimed monies must submit a written claim to the address or email below within 45 days of the first publication of this notice. Otherwise, the unclaimed monies will become City property. City of Pico Rivera, Administrative Services Department, Accounting Division 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660 www.Pico-Rivera.org Ph: 562-801-4392 Email: FinanceDepartment@Pico-Rivera.org Published at Los Cerritos Community News 8/14/26 and 8/21/26
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14 | Los Cerritos Community News | August 21, 2026 CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & CEQA EXEMPTION GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NO. 33 & ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 142 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following: PROJECT: A General Plan Amendment and Zone Change affecting a City-owned parcel located at the northwest corner of Shoemaker Avenue and Firestone Boulevard (Assessor Parcel Number 8082-002-918). The proposal would establish a Freeway Commercial General Plan land use designation and apply the M-2-FOZ (Heavy Manufacturing – Freeway Overlay Zone) zoning designation to the property. APPLICANT: City of Santa Fe Springs CEQA STATUS: The Zoning Code Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). THE HEARING will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Fe Springs in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to participate in the Public Hearing and express their opinion on the items listed above. Please note that if you challenge the items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the Public Hearing, or in written correspondence to the office of the Council at, or prior to the Public Hearing. PUBLIC COMMENTS may be submitted in writing to the City Clerk at cityclerk@ santafesprings.gov. Please submit your written comments by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting. You may also contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 868-0511. FURTHER INFORMATION on this item may be obtained from Vince Velasco, Assistant Director of Community Development, via e-mail at VinceVelasco@santafesprings.gov or by phone at (562) 868-0511 ext. 7353. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 8/21/26 CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & CEQA EXEMPTION ZONING CODE AMENDMENT – HEMP PRODUCT MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Fe Springs will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following: PROJECT: A Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) to relocate “The manufacturing and processing of Hemp Products” from the list of principally permitted uses in the M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) Zone to the list of principally permitted uses in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Zone. PROJECT LOCATION: Applicable to the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Zone, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 APPLICANT: City of Santa Fe Springs CEQA STATUS: The Zoning Code Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). THE HEARING will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Fe Springs in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to participate in the Public Hearing and express their opinion on the item listed above. Please note that if you challenge the aforementioned item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the Public Hearing, or in written correspondence to the office of the Commission at, or prior to the Public Hearing. PUBLIC COMMENTS may be submitted in writing to the Department of Community Development at City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 or e-mail the Planning Commission Secretary, Esmeralda Elise, at esmeraldaelise@santafesprings.gov. Please submit your written comments by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the Planning Commission meeting. You may also contact the Department of Community Development at (562) 8680511 ext. 7550. FURTHER INFORMATION on this item may be obtained from Vince Velasco, Assistant Director of Community Development, via e-mail at VinceVelasco@santafesprings.gov or by phone at (562) 868-0511 ext. 7353. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 8/21/26 SUM-100 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) FOR COURT USE ONLY (SOLO PARA USO DE LA CORTE) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Jose Luis Gonzalez Mariscal; and DOES 1-10, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): First Technology Federal Credit Union NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center ( www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site ( www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center ( www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or coun ty bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration aware of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California ( www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de ley es de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpli miento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, EQUIPPING AND IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AND/OR A RELATED ENTITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on September 8, 2026 at the City of La Mirada, Council Chambers, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California 90638, the City Council of the City of La Mirada (the “City Council”) will conduct a public hearing (the “Public Hearing”) at which the City Council will hear and consider information concerning the issuance, from time to time, pursuant to a plan of finance, of one or more series of revenue bonds by the California Enterprise Development Authority (the “Issuer”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12,000,000 (the “Bonds”) for the benefit of Heights Christian Schools, a nonprofit corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (the “State”), and/or a related entity (the “Borrower”). The Issuer will loan the proceeds of the Bonds to the Borrower pursuant to one or more loan agreements (collectively, the “Loan Agreement”). The proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Borrower will be applied to (a) finance, refinance and/or reimburse the Borrower for costs of construction, renovation, equipping and improvement of certain educational and ancillary facilities located at the Borrower’s campus at 12200 Oxford Drive, La Mirada, California 90638, designed to serve approximately 600 students in preschool through 8th grade (the “Facilities”), (b) fund a debt service reserve fund, capitalized interest and working capital related to the Bonds, if needed; and (c) pay certain costs of issuance and other related costs in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. The Borrower is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and will own and operate the Facilities in connection with its educational mission. The Bonds will be paid entirely from repayments by the Borrower under the Loan Agreement. Neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the City of La Mirada (the “City”), the State, or any other political corporation, subdivision or agency of the State is pledged to the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on, the Bonds, nor shall the City, the State or any other political corporation, subdivision or agency of the State be liable or obligated to pay the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on, the Bonds. The Public Hearing is intended to comply with the public approval requirements of Section 147(f) of the Code. Those wishing to comment on the proposed financing and the nature and location of the Facilities may either appear in person at the public hearing or submit written comments, which must be received by the City prior to the hearing. Written comments should be sent to the City Clerk, City of La Mirada, 13700 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, California 90638. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by the City should contact the City Clerk’s office at (562) 943-0131, extension 2309, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Leticia Revilla, City Clerk Published at La Mirada Lamplighter 8/21/26 T.S. No.: 2026-05109 APN: 7016-012-047 TRA No.: 02013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/28/2025. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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 will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below. 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. Trustor: ERIC L. CHAPMAN, SR. AN UNMARRIED MAN Beneficiary Name: VERMONT RESOURCES LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Duly Appointed Trustee: INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/3/2025 as Instrument No. 20250213142 in book ---, page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 9/8/2026 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $303,805.80 The property heretofore is being sold “as is.” The street Address or other common designation of real property is purported to be: 10802 166TH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Legal Description: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N.: 7016-012-047 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 1-844-477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.stoxposting.com/sales-calendar, using the file number assigned to this case 2026-05109. 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. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 1-844-477-7869 or visit this internet website site http://www.stoxposting.com/sales-calendar, using the file number assigned to this case 2026-05109 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Effective March 1, 2026, the U. S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) requires that a Real Estate Report (“FinCEN Report”) be filed with FinCEN for certain residential real estate transfers, including purchases with all cash or without institutional lender financing, where at least one buyer or transferee is a legal entity, limited liability company, corporation, partnership, trust, trustee or other non-natural person. If the proposed transaction involves a reportable transfer, the 3rd party purchaser, prior to receiving the Trustees Deed, must provide all information and documentation necessary to complete and file the FinCEN Report. If this is a reportable transfer, the 3rd party purchaser will be receiving an email from our FinCEN Report vender and will be required to provide the information being requested. . Additional information regarding FinCEN’s reporting requirements is available at https://www.fincen.gov/rre/. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: WE REQUIRE CERTIFIED FUNDS AT SALE BY CASHIER’S CHECK(S) PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO “INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES, INC.” TO AVOID DELAYS IN ISSUING THE FINAL DEED”. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 8/4/2026 INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, as Trustee 1551 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 840 Santa Ana, California 92705 (800) 232-8787 For Sale Information please call: 1-844-477-7869 MICHAEL REAGAN, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER
inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, ( www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, ( www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de aboga dos locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho ci vil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, LOS ANGELES NORWALK COURTHOUSE 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA, 90650 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Muna Ali, Esq. | McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, 2763 Camino Del Rio S. Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108 | (619) 685-4800 DATE: (Fecha) Clerk, by, Deputy (Secretario) (Adjunto) IDSPub #0316417 8/7/2026 8/14/2026 8/21/2026 8/28/2026
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To advertise call 562-407-3873 CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia will hold a Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers of Artesia City Hall located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to consider the following: Project Description: Case No. 2026-11: Amendments to Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal Code to adopt objective development standards and ministerial review procedures for certain housing developments and amend Title 20 (Design Review) to streamline the current development review procedures, as required by the recently adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element and mandated by state law. Project Location: Citywide. Applicant: City of Artesia CEQA: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq., “CEQA”), the proposed amendments are exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ( California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines ( 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because the amendments do not change the existing allowable maximum densities and allowable uses, which were previously analyzed as part of an Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Element and the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone when it was first introduced and adopted. The amendment, therefore, is exempt from the requirements of CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. If you challenge any of these proposals in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Artesia Planning Commission at or prior to the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and express their opinion on the matters listed above. Paul Bollier, Community Development Director Phone: 562-865-6262 Ext. 2227 Email: Planning@cityofartesia.us PUBLISHED: August 26, 2026 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 8/21/26 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICK O. SHAFFER AKA PATRICK ORVAL SHAFFER CASE NO. 26STPB09422 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PATRICK O. SHAFFER AKA PATRICK ORVAL SHAFFER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARK P SHAFFER AND JOEL R SHAFFER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARK P SHAFFER AND JOWL R SHAFFER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/24/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 418 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner THOMAS E HORNBURG SBN 2013324 HORNBURG, GAEBE AND HANNAH INC 206 S MOONEY BLVD VISALIA, CA 93291 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/26 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS
1970s Polished wood roll top desk with drawers on both sides. Needs a little loving care. Spent $1500. Asking $550. Srilakshini2@gmail.com Computer workstation with tinted tempered glass for safety 2 workstations, 45” (W),24” (D), 29 3/4”(H); 1 corner connector 24”x24”; slideout keyboard shell 28”(W); slide-out drawer for supplies; integrated hanging CPU holder; cord management clips; powder coated steel frame construction; rear crossbars added for stability; floor levellers adjust to uneven surfaces. Still in the unopened box. Brand new. Can be used in a sewing room too. Similar one used for two sewing machines. Very convenient. $325 obo. Pickup near Cerritos College in Cerritos. Srilakshini2@gmail. com Do you need more sets around pool I have a Set of two pool lounge recliners. Thick plastic strips and metal frame With four positions to recline. Pick up in Downey Take set for $35. Would look great at your pool. susankocher123@icloud.com 3 wheel swing and kick scooter, fully working 6 years old but working like new. $62. shethamit51@gmail.com New dell inspiron pentium i5 8gb ram. 16inch laptop and 19inch LCD monitor. Laptop space bar, letter B keys sometimes jams but repairable. $90. shethamit51@gmail.com Queen bedroom set luxury bed set Headboard Bed frame Night stand Dresser and mirror. Excellent condition If you want mattress I have firm mattress with bed set it’s free So complete set. Asking price: $1200 for all Pick up near Cerritos college. lajinta@gmail.com Queen bedroom set. Luxurious bed frame and head board Night stand Dresser, Dresser with lots of space. Chest of drawer Spend $5,500 Asking all for $3000 only lajinta@gmail.c C.T.M. HS-125 MOBILITY SCOOTER AND INSTRUCTION BOOKLET-$500 OBO Purchased for use by a mobility-impaired parent and used occasionally for a few years It’s been sitting unused for several years in the parents garage, as our parent’s vision issues
now prevent them from proper safe operation of the scooter The old batteries were replaced by new ones a couple of months ago No special cable or transformer is required for charging Charging is by a standard off-the-shelf NEMA 5-15P to IEC 60320 C13 power cord [INCLUDED] RV cover for a 30 foot Class C .otorhome. new still in box. Never opened. $200.00 negotiable. 714-225-6268 GE window mounted air conditioner, $25.00 cash, good condition, owner’s manual included. Call John 562-965-6408. Located in Cerritos. Curio w/four glass shelves. Inside back mirror w/ light.32” wide 78”high. A Long table w/glass insert 54” Long 27” high. Tall pedestal w/small wooden top. Color: Dark Brown w/Cherry blend. $500. Cash Only Contact: Josephine @ 562-965-1632. Location: near downtown Bellflower Street. 55 Inch Samsung TV in fully working condition for sale @ $150.00 Two grain Leather sofa / couches from Macy’s. Excellent condition like new . Had it for a guest room . High end material Retail $1300 (3 seater) Asking $900 Single chairs $1200 (retail) Asking $800 each have 2 So, 3 seater and 2 single seat Elegant pieces do or living room. lajinta@gmail.com Kitchen Lights Beautiful Project Source Fallsbrook 5 -Light Brushed Nickel Etched Glass Mixed material Chandelier, $20, used for about two years. 562.926.8099 Bike for 10-year kid, in good condition, $25 Tel: 562.926.8099 Cherry wood Antique four feet tall and wide curio cabinet, $350 excellent condition. Weight around 40 pounds. Must pick up. bbrown201608@ charter.net Beautiful Bedroom furniture! Queen platform bed, mattress, side table, dresser, Desk, cabinet & corner high cabinet! Everything for $550. Extremely well maintained high gloss wood furniture. Perfect for young adult or elderly parent’s room. Email dshah50@gmail.com for photos. Cash only. Pick up and transport yourself from Cerritos (Norwalk + Artesia).
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