CALTRANS REROUTED TRAFFIC WITHOUT INFORMING CERRITOS, ILLEGAL MOVE WILL COST THE CITY OVER $5 MILLION
ABCUSD Consolidation Plan Reveals Where Nearly 1,400 Students Will Go After Four Schools Close
ta or Artesia is a city designated truck route, commercial vehicles over 6,000 pounds are strictly prohibited on the streets, per City Municipal Code.”
District maps show Aloha, Juarez, Furgeson and Stowers students redistributed among remaining campuses over two years.
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The Caltrans rerouting of trucks has caused severe damage and increased traffic at peak hours, the extensive damage alone is estimated “to cost $5.2 million to repair,” and the “average daily traffic on said streets has significantly increased and
ABC Unified School District’s long-awaited school consolidation plan is now providing the clearest picture yet of where students will go after four elementary schools close over the next two years.
BOUNDARY CHANGES: ABC Unified’s school consolidation plan would close Aloha and Juarez elementary schools in 2026-27, followed by Furgeson and Stowers in 2027-28. The maps show the progression from current attendance boundaries (top left) to Phase 1 (top right), Phase 1 implementation (bottom left), and the final Phase 2 boundaries (bottom right). Under the plan, approximately 1,400 students would be redistributed among the district’s remaining elementary schools, with Kennedy, Willow, Hawaiian, Cerritos and Palms seeing the largest enrollment increases as ABCUSD responds to declining enrollment district-wide.
TRASH piles up at a condominium complex in Hawaiian Gardens. The City chose Waste Resources Incorporated as their new hauler, who said they would immediately begin trash pick up. Photo Brian Hews.
Sánchez, Archuleta, and Pulido Advance as SE Los Angeles County Election Results Come Into Focus
flows onto arterial streets.”
453 students to 562 students, an increase of 109 students, while Hawaiian Elementary would increase from 299 students to 467 students, gaining 168 students.
Stowers Elementary’s 304 students would be redistributed primarily to Cerritos Elementary and Wittmann Elementary. Cerritos Elementary would increase from 298 students to 451 students, gaining 153 students.
The City then cited the numerous safety hazards caused by the rerouting of traffic, concerns that have been voiced by Cerritos residents in calls and emails to both HMG-LCCN and the City.
The rerouting on Carmenita takes large trucks by two schools, Stowers Elementary and Carmenita Middle school in addition
Wittmann Elementary’s attendance area also expands significantly under the plan, although the presentation did not provide enough information to
ARTESIA HIGH STAFF-MEMBER RECEIVES AWARD OF VALOR FROM LAKEWOOD
BY THOM MARTIN
The City of Lakewood held its annual Award of Valor luncheon on Nov. 6 to thank the men and women of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department, as well as the community volunteers who protect and serve Lakewood.
Bridget Perrizo, a staff member at Artesia High was honored when she helped two people that was being attacked by a dog.
During a June 3 presentation, consultants from MGT unveiled attendance boundary maps showing how students from Aloha, Juarez, Furgeson and Stowers elementary schools will be reassigned as the district continues to address declining enrollment and reconfigure elementary schools. The plan unfolds in two phases, with Aloha and Juarez closing for the 2026-27 school year and Furgeson and Stowers closing one year later in 2027-28.
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action, jumping out of her car grabbing the boy and helping the woman.
Bridget, was headed back to work from lunch when she spotted a dog attacking a woman and young boy. The dog had knocked them to the ground and they were screaming for help.
Bridget immediately took
Court ruling backs Pico Rivera’s enforcement efforts after 150 recuperative-care clients were placed at the Epic Hotel without notification or required approvals.
TRASH WILL FINALLY GET CLEANED UP IN HAWAIIAN GARDENS
BY BRIAN HEWS
Commerce voters overwhelmingly approve tax measure while Linda Sánchez clings to a razor-thin 34-vote lead in Congress.
By Brian Hews
While rotting trash is accumulating in many parts of Hawaiian Gardens, Mayor Myra Maravilla and the City Council finally conducted a hearing, waiting an entire week, and allowing the trash to accumulate even more, to once again discuss terminating CWS’ contract.
Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, Maravilla and the City Council could have sent out a notice and held a meeting within two days to address the situation.
As ballots continue to be counted following Tuesday’s primary election, voters across Southeast Los Angeles County delivered a mix of incumbent victories, tax measure approvals and several intriguing matchups heading toward November.
The highest-profile local contest was the Los Angeles mayoral race, where incumbent Karen Bass finished first with 34.97% of the vote. Television personality Spencer Pratt placed second with 29.91%, while City Councilmember Nithya Raman finished third with 22.81%. Because no candidate received a majority, Bass and Pratt will advance to a November runoff.
One of the most closely watched local races was the 67th Assembly District contest, which stretches across portions of Los Angeles and Orange counties. Republican Paulo Mo-
“Poor leadership, no foresight on the situation, typical of this City Council,” former Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Rey Rodriguez told HMG-LCCN.
The staff report included in last week’s meeting presented clear evidence that CWS was in violation of its contract with the City, but Mayor Maravilla and the Council were apparently afraid to pull the termination trigger, leaving residents driving by stinky piles of trash for the foreseeable future.
$80K La Palma Council Chamber Upgrade, But Will Anyone Watch?
The district’s stated goals were to assign students to the closest possible school, create compact attendance areas, avoid moving students twice, balance enrollment among campuses and keep boundary changes localized around the schools being closed.
Phase 1 affects Aloha Elementary and Juarez Elementary.
She took them to Artesia High School, where they received medical assistance and were ultimately transported to the hospital. Because of her selfless actions, the City of Lakewood recently awarded Bridget with the Mayor’s Award at the city’s annual Awards of Valor ceremony. "I always wondered what I would do when faced with a situation like this one," said Perrizo. "By the grace of God, I had the courage to take action. I'm so glad that both the mom and son are okay, and I'm so honored to receive this award.”
By Brian Hews
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included several default letters, which, under California’s Public Resource Code Section 49000, starts the clock on termination.
The La Palma City Council is preparing to spend nearly $80,000 on a new audio-visual system designed to livestream meetings, record proceedings, and expand remote public participation.
City staff even went the extra step and attempted to work with CWS to cure the breaches and defaults starting in March of this year, each of which gave CWS steps to resolve the defaults.
Aloha Elementary’s 402 students would be divided among three nearby schools. Willow Elementary would grow from 418 students to 596, an increase of 178 students. Palms Elementary would increase from 481 students to 618, gaining 137 students. Melbourne Elementary would grow from 434 students to 521, adding 87 students.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has handed the City of Pico Rivera a significant early victory in its legal battle against operators of a controversial housing operation at the Epic Hotel, a case that has exposed how approximately 150 recuperative-care clients were moved into the city before officials were notified.
In addition to the default notices, the City also attempted to arrange meetings with CWS but CWS did not attend most meetings.
The voluminous staff report
rales finished first overall with 20,205 votes, while Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido placed second with 14,708 votes. Democrat Ada Briceño finished third with 11,516 votes, followed by Ali Taj with 4,475 votes, Paul Gonzales with 3,085 votes and Republican Adrian Ayub with 3,840 votes. While Morales led the primary, the numbers suggest a potentially competitive general election. If Democratic voters largely consolidate behind Pulido and Republican voters rally behind Morales, the combined primary totals would give Democrats approximately 33,784 votes compared to 24,045
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City staff is recommending approval of a top-tier proposal from Fullerton-based Western Audio Visual at a cost of $79,457. The system would include three cameras, new microphones, speakers, display equipment, and a control system capable of professionally broadcasting council meetings.
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The recommendation comes after the council directed staff in April to explore options for modernizing meeting broadcasts before August.
While city officials describe the project as a way to improve transparency and public access, the proposal raises a practical question that was not addressed in the staff report: How many
Juarez Elementary’s 408 students would be distributed among four campuses. Kennedy Elementary would receive the largest share, growing from 346 students to 585 students, an increase of 239 students.
The dispute centers on the Epic Hotel at 4335 Rosemead Blvd., where Safe Haven Property Management entered into an occupancy agreement on March 27 to house individuals recovering from hospital stays, many of whom were homeless or experiencing housing insecurity.
ARTESIA HIGH staff-member Bridget Perrizo received the Award of Valor from Lakewood for saving two in a dog attack.
Niemes Elementary would increase from 530 to 579 students, Burbank Elementary would grow from 472 to 536 students, and Wittmann Elementary would increase from 267 to 323 students.
Phase 2 takes effect in 2027-28 and closes Furgeson Elementary and Stowers Elementary.
Furgeson Elementary’s 277 students would be divided between Melbourne and Hawaiian elementary schools. Melbourne would grow from
What happened next triggered one of the fastest-moving legal battles in recent Pico Rivera history.
Within days, city officials, code enforcement officers, sheriff’s deputies, firefighters and county representatives were inspecting the property. By April, Pico Rivera had filed suit, obtained a temporary restraining order and launched an aggressive legal challenge that ultimately resulted in a preliminary injunction against the operation.
At the center of the controversy is an admission from Safe
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Cerritos Councilman Mark Pulido
State Senator Bob Archuleta
of his previous city council campaigns.
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votes for Republicans, a potential 58% to 42% advantage. General elections attract different voters and coalitions can shift, but the primary results indicate the district may be more competitive than Morales’ first-place finish initially suggests.
Candidate Pulido told LCCN, “As ballots are still being counted, I want to take this moment to thank all of the voters who exercised their right to vote in this important election. I want to thank all of my family, friends, neighbors, supporters, student interns, volunteers, endorsers and donors, who helped power our grassroots campaign for Assembly. I am humbled and honored that we worked very hard together towards building a brighter future for California and for all of our families and communities.”
In the 41st Congressional District, incumbent Congresswoman Linda Sánchez narrowly edged Republican challenger Mitch Clemmons. Sánchez received 37.11% of the vote compared to 37.06% for Clemmons, a difference of just 34 votes. Both candidates advance to November under California’s top-two primary system.
The 45th Congressional District produced a decisive showing for incumbent Congressman Derek Tran, who captured 59.89% of the vote. Republican Chuong V. Vo finished second with 18.40%. The result represents another setback for Vo, who declined to seek the Cerritos mayoralty when his turn in the city’s mayoral rotation arrived and chose not to seek reelection to the Cerritos City Council in 2024. Despite running for Congress in a district far larger than Cerritos, Vo received fewer votes than he earned during some
Cerritos City Council to Continue Budget Review, Tax Measure Option on Table
The Cerritos City Council will continue reviewing the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget during a third Budget Study Session scheduled as part of its regular meeting on Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m.
The upcoming session follows the Council’s initial budget review on May 11, when City staff presented two potential budget scenarios for the coming fiscal year.
The first scenario assumes no new revenue sources and includes significant spending reductions and service cuts designed to maintain the City’s long-term fiscal stability. The second scenario assumes voter approval of a proposed 1% Transactions and Use Tax measure that could appear on the November 2026 bal-
State Senator Bob Archuleta easily led the 30th Senate District race with 62.14% of the vote, defeating Republican challenger Araceli Martinez, who received 37.86%. Both candidates advance to the November election.
In Compton, incumbent Mayor Emma Sharif led the field with 41.83% of the vote. Andre A. Spicer finished a distant second at 16.65%, setting up what appears likely to be a November runoff.
Compton voters also elected other city officials. Satra D. Zurita won the City Clerk race with 63.12% of the vote, while Brandon Mims captured the City Treasurer position with 58.17%. Lakewood voters elected Rudy Villarreal to the City Council’s Second District seat. Villarreal received 51.89% of the vote, easily outdistancing second-place finisher Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, who received 15.82%.
Several local tax measures also won overwhelming voter approval. Commerce voters approved Measure PC, the Commerce Essential Services Protection Measure, by a 71.76% to 28.24% margin. Bell Gardens voters approved Measure BG with 56.63% voting yes, while Bell voters approved Measure BB, a public safety and city services measure, by a 62.22% to 37.78% margin.
Bell voters also selected two new City Council members. Ana Maria Quintana led the field with 28.37% of the vote, followed by Pablo Sifuentes with 23.12%. Alicia Romero finished third with 21.79%.
While vote counting remains ongoing, early returns show voters largely supporting incumbents and local revenue measures while setting the stage for several significant November contests throughout the region.
lot. City officials estimate the measure would generate approximately $19 million annually and allow the City to preserve most existing programs and service levels.
The budget process has included several Community Budget Workshops aimed at educating residents about the City’s financial challenges and gathering public input on potential solutions.
In addition, the City convened a 16-member Resident Budget Task Force to examine the City’s fiscal outlook and provide recommendations. The task force completed its work in April, and its report was presented to the City Council on May 11. The report summarizes the group’s discussions, community feedback, and suggested strategies for balancing future budgets.
Residents interested in learning more about the City’s financial outlook can review the Resident Budget Task Force report, budget updates, and frequently asked questions at cerritos.gov/future.
ELECTION NIGHT: Cerritos Councilmember Mark Pulido celebrates with family, friends, campaign volunteers and supporters on election night after emerging as one of the top vote-getters in the race for California’s 67th Assembly District seat.
Bellflower Expands Urban Forest Plan, Summer Streetfests Scheduled
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Bellflower residents can expect a busy summer as city officials promote a new Urban Forest Master Plan, prepare for the return of the popular Summer Streetfests, and step up enforcement of illegal fireworks ahead of July 4.
Among the city’s longer-term initiatives is the newly unveiled Urban Forest Master Plan, a roadmap designed to guide future tree planting, improve neighborhood green spaces, and create a healthier environment throughout Bellflower. City officials say the plan includes a citywide tree inventory, canopy assessment, and long-range strategies to expand and maintain Bellflower’s urban forest. The effort is intended to establish a vision for how the city manages trees and green space for years to come.
While planners focus on Bellflower’s future landscape, residents will soon be gathering downtown for one of the city’s most anticipated summer traditions.
Beginning June 18, Summer Streetfests return to Downtown Bellflower for six Thursday evenings featuring live bands, food vendors, craft booths, games, dancing, and family activities. The annual event series has become a summer staple, drawing residents and visitors to Bellflower Boulevard while providing a boost to local businesses.
The city says the Streetfests are designed to bring neighbors together while showcasing Downtown Bellflower’s growing entertainment and dining scene.
At the same time, officials are delivering a much less festive message regarding illegal fireworks.
Bellflower is once again emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy, warning residents that property owners can be held responsible for illegal fireworks used on their property, even if they are not the individuals lighting them.
According to the city, penalties for violations begin at $2,000 and may include additional fines or criminal charges. Officials say the enforcement effort is intended to reduce injuries, property damage, fires, and neighborhood disturbances associated with illegal fireworks.
The crackdown comes as communities throughout Southeast Los Angeles County prepare for the Fourth of July holiday, a period that traditionally generates thousands of fireworks-related complaints.
Together, the three initiatives illustrate Bellflower’s summer priorities: improving quality of life through long-term community investments, providing family-friendly entertainment opportunities, and maintaining public safety during one of the busiest seasons of the year.
WRD Launches Water Leaders Academy for Compton Students
CAREER PATHWAYS: Students from Compton Unified School District participate in the inaugural Water Leaders Academy, a paid internship program designed to introduce high school students to careers in the water industry.
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The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) has launched its first Water Leaders Academy, a new workforce development program designed to introduce high school students to careers in the water industry.
Created in partnership with the Compton Unified School District and workforce development organization Tomorrow’s Talent, the pilot program will provide 20 rising high school seniors with a two-week paid internship focused on water management, treatment operations, engineering, groundwater systems, and environmental sustainability.
The academy comes as water agencies across California prepare for a wave of retirements among experienced employees, creating growing demand for skilled workers in the industry.
Students participating in the program will receive hands-on experience through site visits, technical workshops, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to a variety of water-related professions. Wages for participating students are being funded through a partnership with Long Beach City College.
WRD Board President Sergio Calderon said the program is intended to help students explore career opportunities while addressing future workforce needs in critical public infrastructure.
“This program is about more than education,” Calderon said. “We’re investing in the next generation of water professionals by providing real-world experiences and career pathways that are sustainable, impactful, and accessible.”
Compton Unified Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley said the academy gives students valuable career exposure while helping them understand the importance of water resource management.
Participants will earn $1,000 for completing 50 hours of engagement during the internship. The program includes profes-
sional development training, resume-building workshops, interview preparation, networking opportunities, and a capstone project focused on real-world water challenges facing Southern California.
Students will also interact with professionals from several regional agencies, including the Long Beach Utilities Department, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, Los Angeles County Public Works, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and West Basin Municipal Water District.
The Water Leaders Academy expands WRD’s ongoing workforce development efforts, which also include college internship programs and annual career workshops designed to introduce students and young adults to opportunities within the water industry.
WRD serves 43 cities in southern Los Angeles County and manages groundwater resources for more than four million residents.
Guest Commentary - An Appeal for Our Humanity
By Sandy Nevarez
While driving through downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, I happened to stop in front of a tall building known as B-18, a Federal Bureau of Prisons processing center. Detainees pass through B-18 before being transferred to Adelanto or one of approximately 190 detention facilities across 40 states. As I sat there, I thought about the day laborers the ABC Rapid Response Patrollers and I have come to know. Many now face the real possibility of incarceration without due process.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been criticized for failing to accurately track the number of citizens and non-citizens caught in immigration enforcement actions, raising concerns that innocent people are being swept into a growing detention system.
For some Americans, immigrant detention remains out of sight and out of mind. For others, issues of social justice demand action. That action can take many forms: immigrant rights training, food banks, community outreach, rallies, and rapid-response patrols.
One form of social justice work involves Rapid Response patrols, which monitor and document ICE activity within and near our communities. These networks are comprised of volunteers from all walks of life, including retired educators and administrators, university professors, labor leaders, peace activists, social workers, immigration advocates, clergy, and concerned residents.
Many patrols focus on Home Depot parking lots where day laborers gather seeking work. Others monitor courthouses and detention facilities—places that often reveal the best and worst of our society.
At the Cerritos Home Depot, ABC Rapid Response volunteers have not directly encountered ICE activity. We believe our presence alone serves as a deterrent. Yet it is the stories shared by the workers—most told in Spanish—that challenge us to examine our humanity.
Juan, a naturalized citizen who carries his documents with him, told us he has been detained by ICE four separate times before being released after processing at B-18. When asked why he continues returning despite being repeatedly profiled, he answered simply: “I need to feed my family and keep a roof over our heads.”
Another worker recalled a frightening incident.
“Last June, a day laborer ran when he saw ICE detaining workers. While trying to escape, he was struck by a car. An ambulance took him away, and we never saw him again.”
A friend added another story.
“A young worker ran across traffic, dodging cars before fleeing onto the Cerritos College campus. We never saw him again either.”
Beto shared his own experiences.
“The times I have been here, ICE has shown up at least a dozen times, aggressively taking groups of men away.”
Another worker estimated the number was even higher.
“It seems more like 20 times. I’ve watched ICE canvass the area, entrap workers, and force them into vans.”
One worker often prays for his own safety and for the safety of those gathered in the lot. After months of building trust, he
asked whether we were Christians.
Then he posed a question that has stayed with me ever since.
“If Christians believe Jesus is their Savior, why aren’t we valued as their brothers and sisters in Christ? Why is there no humanity for us?”
The words were especially striking because the sign displayed on his truck reads: JESUS SAVES.
Another laborer shared a story about a serious foot injury he suffered while moving a piano.
“A woman hired me to move a large piano. Neither of us had the proper equipment, but she insisted we proceed. When the piano crashed onto my foot, she gasped, ‘My piano!’”
He paused before adding, “At that moment, it felt like the piano mattered more than I did.”
Not every encounter has involved ICE.
One worker recalled a van full of seniors who drove through the lot telling laborers to self-deport because they did not belong here. The group warned they would call ICE if the workers did not leave.
According to the laborers, they followed through on the threat.
Yet amid the fear and hostility, there have also been moments of compassion.
One gentleman purchased a large container of Starbucks coffee and shared it with the workers. He thanked us for helping some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
Another week, while patrolling with two college students, a Starbucks customer approached us to express appreciation for our efforts. He shared a book and a song he had written about leaving a positive mark on the world.
In another encounter, a mother dropping off her daughter at Cerritos College returned with a pot of marigolds for one of our senior volunteers. She was touched to see an elderly woman, supported by a walker, spending her time helping immigrant workers. Inspired by her example, the mother and daughter asked to take a photograph together.
After months of patrols, we are no longer strangers. Workers wave, smile, and greet us. They thank us and offer blessings.
Yet we believe it is they who deserve a blessing—not only from us, but from everyone who recognizes the humanity and dignity of immigrants.
These workers are not criminals, nor do they threaten our way of life. They are fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters trying to support their families. They contribute to our economy and perform jobs many others are unwilling to do.
Meanwhile, detainees at Delaney Hall ICE Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, have reportedly engaged in a hunger strike to protest conditions inside the facility. Reports indicate that New Jersey’s governor was denied access to inspect the center and that another elected official was pepper-sprayed during a confrontation there.
The controversy has intensified national scrutiny of detention conditions. Similar reports have surfaced regarding the Adelanto Detention Facility, although DHS officials dispute those claims.
How many more stories must be told before compassion outweighs politics? How many more families must be separated before we acknowledge the humanity of those caught in the system?
From the Mayor’s Desk: June 5, 2026
One of Cerritos’ many unique characteristics is how we honor the community and celebrate special occasions. In recent weeks, my City Council colleagues and I were delighted to join with residents and businesses for both traditional and inaugural activities. The community gathered for our Memorial Day Wreath Laying on May 25 to honor members of the United States military who have given the ultimate sacrifice. For years, the City has invited residents and visitors to reflect and give thanks to our fallen heroes with a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial located at the Cerritos Civic Center. I’m grateful we are able to offer such a beautiful time for reflection, tribute, and community engagement.
On May 28, a first-of-its kind ceremony honored the accomplishments of our residents. Celebrating Cerritos is a new, quarterly event that gives honorees the dedicated spotlight they truly deserve. I am proud to share that 60 students, faculty advisors, and chaperones from Cerritos High School Model United Nations and Gahr High School Model United Nations were recognized at this inaugural event. The special meeting – held separately from our regular City Council meetings - was designed entirely around
our community’s brightest stars.
Two days later, on May 30, 557 people of all ages participated in the City’s inaugural 5K Run/Walk at the Cerritos Sports Complex. The fun-filled event featured cow-inspired memorabilia, a Health Expo and food trucks; a continuation of the City’s year-long 70th anniversary celebration. It was made possible by registration fees and sponsorships from local businesses, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, and the Port of Long Beach.
City events have been among the topics discussed during the current budget planning process. I’m mindful of the value they bring, and also of their costs. Should these events continue, we must be thoughtful in our event setup and staff time, and obtain sponsorships where possible. This enables us to maintain fiscal discipline without compromising meaningful experiences for our community. As a result, certain events may be different than before; yet be done in a way that maintains focus on who we are honoring and what we are celebrating.
I encourage you to attend our third and final budget study session at the June 8 City Council meeting. A public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 20262027 Budget is scheduled for June 22. I look forward to hearing your feedback and continuing the discussion on Cerritos’ future.
A Message From ABCUSD Superintendent Dr. Gina Zietlow
Dear ABCUSD Families,
As we close out the 2025-2026 school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership with ABC Unified School District.
Like every school year, this one brought both challenges and incredible moments of growth, achievement, and joy for our students. Across ABCUSD, we watched students learn, grow, perform, compete, create, and prepare for their futures in so many different ways.
This year, we celebrated athletic championships and history-making teams, including the incredible Artesia High School Girls Volleyball team. We watched talented student performers shine through musicals, concerts, art showcases, dance performances, and theater productions, including the wonderful Willy Wonka production performed by students in the Cerritos High School Life Program. Our students excelled in robotics, STEM competitions, leadership programs, speech & debate, and Career Technical Education pathways. Through programs like ABC EXCELS and many other enrichment opportunities, students explored new interests, built friendships, and discovered their passions.
special place because of the strong partnership we share together in support of children.
One of the highlights of this time of year is celebrating the achievements of our graduating seniors. This year’s Class of 2026 earned more than 1,800 acceptances to California State University campuses, more than 700 acceptances to University of California campuses, and more than 40 acceptances to Ivy League universities. Students also earned opportunities through community colleges, career pathway programs, vocational and trade schools, military appointments, and service in the United States Armed Forces. We are incredibly proud of every student and excited to see the many paths they will take after graduation.
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Whether one agrees with every aspect of immigration policy is not the point. The point is whether we can recognize the dignity of another human being. A nation can enforce its laws while still preserving its humanity.
If there is a lesson in the stories of these workers and detainees, it is this: compassion is not weakness. Humanity is not a political position. It is a moral obligation.
Our schools also continued to earn recognition at the state and national levels for the incredible work taking place across ABCUSD. This year, Cerritos High School earned the America’s Best Schools Award, while both Cerritos High School and Whitney High School were named California Distinguished Schools. Bragg Elementary School was recognized as a California Green Ribbon School for its commitment to environmental education and sustainability, and Wittmann Elementary School earned the Judicial Council of California Civic Learning Award of Distinction for its outstanding civic learning program. These recognitions reflect the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families, and highlight the outstanding opportunities available throughout ABCUSD.
There are wonderful stories from every one of our schools, and I continue to be inspired by the hard work of our students, staff, and families. ABCUSD remains a
I also want to recognize the Aloha and Juarez Elementary School communities. This year brought significant change for both schools, and throughout it all, students, families, and staff members continued to support one another with care, compassion, and pride in their school communities. Over the past two weeks, both schools held beautiful Legacy Celebrations where current and former students, families, and staff gathered to celebrate the history and impact of these special schools. Thank you to everyone who helped honor those legacies so thoughtfully.
While the school year may be ending, learning and enrichment opportunities will continue across ABCUSD this summer. Many of our students will participate in Summer Learning Academies, enrichment programs, athletics, arts programs, and other activities designed to support learning, exploration, and connection. We are grateful to the teachers, staff, and partners who continue providing these meaningful opportunities for students throughout the summer months.
As summer begins, I hope your family has time to rest, recharge, and enjoy meaningful moments together. Thank you again for your partnership and for allowing us the privilege of serving your children each day.
We look forward to welcoming our students back for another amazing school year in August.
Cerritos Mayor Lynda Johnson
Rapid Response Volunteers Monitor ICE Activity at Cerritos Home Depot
MEMBERS of the ABC Rapid Response Network pose outside the Cerritos Home Depot, where volunteers regularly monitor and document immigration enforcement activity while providing support and information to day laborers seeking work.
A group of community volunteers gathered outside the Cerritos Home Depot as part of the ABC Rapid Response Network, an organization that monitors and documents immigration enforcement activity in SE LA County. The volunteers say their presence is intended to provide information, observe enforcement actions, and support day laborers who seek work at the site.
The photo accompanies a guest commentary by Sandy Nevarez, who describes the experiences of Rapid Response volunteers and the stories shared by workers they have met during patrols. According to Nevarez, the group includes retirees, educators, clergy members, students, and community advocates who regularly visit locations
Artesia Approves Ordinance Allowing Alcohol Sales at Gas Stations
City Council unanimously approved zoning code changes removing restrictions on alcohol sales at service stations in commercial zones.
The Artesia City Council has approved a zoning ordinance allowing alcohol sales at automobile service stations located in the city’s General Com-
La Palma Water Again Meets All State and Federal Standards
By Brian Hews
La Palma residents can continue drinking from the tap with confidence, according to the city’s newly released 2026 Water Quality Report.
The annual report, which summarizes testing conducted throughout 2025, found that La Palma’s drinking water met all federal and state health standards.
The city’s water supply comes from a combination of Orange County groundwater and imported water delivered from Northern California and the Colorado River.
Among the report’s notable findings, city officials confirmed that no lead service lines exist within La Palma’s water distribution system. The determination was made through a federally required inventory of both city-owned and customer-owned service connections.
Lead and copper testing conducted at residential locations also showed no
where immigrant workers gather.
The commentary focuses on concerns about immigration detention, due process, and the treatment of migrant workers. Nevarez writes that many of the workers have shared stories of fear, family separation, workplace injuries, and encounters with federal immigration authorities.
Rapid Response volunteers say their work is intended to document activity, educate community members about their rights, and provide a visible presence in areas where immigration enforcement may occur. The group believes the stories they hear from workers highlight broader questions about dignity, compassion, and public policy.
mercial (CG) zone.
The ordinance, adopted during the council’s May 11 meeting, amends the Artesia Municipal Code by removing the existing prohibition on alcohol sales at gas stations and similar automobile service businesses operating within the CG zone.
City officials said the ordinance is intended to update local zoning regulations governing commercial uses within the city.
The ordinance passed unanimously According to the city notice, a full copy of the ordinance is available for public review at Artesia City Hall, located at 18747 Clarkdale Ave.
violations. None of the homes tested exceeded state or federal action levels.
The report found that chlorine levels, disinfection byproducts, turbidity, color and odor all remained within regulatory limits throughout the year.
The city noted that trace amounts of naturally occurring arsenic were detected, but concentrations remained below all state and federal drinking water standards.
Officials encourage residents with questions about water quality to contact the Community Development and Public Works Department or attend City Council meetings, where water-related issues can be discussed publicly.
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The AV story is the stronger frontpage piece. I’d ask City Hall one question before publishing: “What were the average live and recorded views for council meetings during the last 12 months?” That answer could make the story much more interesting.
Philippine Global Media to Hold Induction, Gala Night in Cerritos
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The Philippine Global Media Group (PGMG), a nonprofit organization serving Filipino media professionals, will hold its annual induction of officers and gala night on Aug. 8 at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel.
The event begins at 6 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom at 12725 Center Court Drive in Cerritos.
Incoming President Dan Estabillo Niño will be sworn in along with the organization’s 2026-27 officers. Niño succeeds founding President Val G. Abelgas, who will serve as chairman of the board. Both are Cerritos residents and longtime journalists.
Philippine Consul General to Los Angeles Adelio Angelito S. Cruz is scheduled to administer the oath of office.
Founded in November 2023, PGMG is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to unite Filipino journalists and media professionals working in print, broadcast, and digital media. The group’s mission is to promote high journalistic and ethical standards while serving Filipino communities in Southern California and throughout the global Filipino diaspora.
Among the organization’s recent activities are community press conferences, coverage of local events, scholarship support for a Filipino-American student, and advocacy efforts supporting the proposed renaming of the Echo Park Library in Historic Filipinotown as the Carlos Bulusan Library.
Niño has worked in journalism and public relations for more than five decades and currently contributes to several Filipino-American publications, including Los Cerritos Community News. Abelgas has spent more than 50 years in journalism in both the Philippines and the United States and currently serves as publisher and editor-in-chief of Philippine Post.
Other officers to be installed include Lydia V. Solis, Nimfa U. Rueda, Jannelle So-Perkins, Donna Gatdula-Arevalo, Meg Ilagan, Ellen Rodriguez-Swing, Joe T. Cobilla Jr., and members of the organization’s board of directors.
“We invite our various publics to share our mission of serving our community the way we know best — helping inform our readers and viewers of the latest developments in the community and in the homeland,” Niño and Abelgas said in a joint statement.
For sponsorship opportunities or gala attendance information, contact PGMG at 714-595-9891, 310-295-7316, or email Info@pgmg.org).
Haven representative Ari Stock that city officials should have been consulted before the operation began.
In an April 1 email to Pico Rivera Mayor Gustavo Camacho that later became part of the court record, Stock wrote: “I want to start by saying this clearly, we should have come to you first, and I’m sorry that we didn’t.”
That admission became a key piece of a case in which Pico Rivera argued that a large-scale housing and recuperative-care operation had been launched without obtaining required licenses and approvals.
According to court filings, Safe Haven utilized motel rooms to provide temporary lodging for individuals recently discharged from hospitals. Many guests were described as homeless, near homeless, or housing insecure. Stock stated that stays generally lasted less than 30 days and were often paid through California’s CalAIM program, a Medi-Cal initiative designed to help vulnerable patients recover after hospitalization.
City officials maintained the issue was never about helping vulnerable residents. Instead, they argued the operation was functioning outside the motel’s approved use and without the business licenses and permits required under Pico Rivera law.
“Defendants had the ability to comply with the law and chose not to,” city attorneys argued in court filings.
Judge Joseph Lipner ultimately agreed with the city on several key issues and granted a preliminary injunction, concluding Pico Rivera was likely to prevail on important licensing and zoning claims.
The ruling represents a significant win for City Hall and City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, whose office moved quickly after learning of the operation. The city argued that Safe Haven was operating
a separate business without first obtaining a business license and that the use of the property had evolved beyond what was authorized for a traditional motel.
Court filings also revealed escalating concerns about public safety. Pico Rivera attorneys alleged significant gang activity associated with the facility and reported that a known violent gang tagged the property with threatening graffiti after the court issued its temporary restraining order.
One of the more surprising developments came from the California Department of Social Services, which conducted an unannounced inspection after receiving complaints from the city. According to court documents, state investigators interviewed 42 guests and concluded allegations that the property was operating as an unlicensed care facility were “unsubstantiated.” Investigators reportedly found residents were generally independent. Even so, the court determined that licensing and zoning questions remained substantial enough to justify injunctive relief.
The ruling allows Pico Rivera to continue pursuing enforcement of its municipal code while the lawsuit moves forward.
The case is also raising larger questions that extend far beyond Pico Rivera.
Court records indicate many guests were placed through hospital discharge programs connected to California’s CalAIM system. Yet key questions remain unanswered, including which hospitals, healthcare providers, managed-care plans, or public agencies were responsible for sending roughly 150 recuperative-care clients to the motel in a matter of weeks.
For now, however, Pico Rivera officials are celebrating.
The lawsuit continues, and the next phase could reveal much more about who funded the placements, who coordinated the referrals, and whether similar operations exist elsewhere in Southern California.
Neighborhood Watch Visits Artesia Shopping Center
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Captain Norma Williamson, Goody’s Donuts owner Tony, and Cerritos City Council
Member Sophia Tse pose at Tony’s shop during a Neighborhood Watch outreach visit to businesses in the Artesia Shopping Center. The group discussed crime prevention strategies and distributed complimentary Neighborhood Watch window decals to participating businesses.
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On May 18, Casa La Cuesta Neighborhood Watch Zone Captain Norma Williamson and Cerritos City Council
Member Sophia Tse visited businesses in the Artesia Shopping Center at the northwest corner of Artesia Boulevard and Carmenita Road.
The pair distributed complimentary Cerritos Neighborhood Watch window decals to business owners and employees and discussed ways to help prevent
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Like many smaller cities, La Palma typically sees attendance and online viewership fluctuate dramatically depending on the issue. Routine meetings often attract limited audiences, while controversial projects, budget decisions, development proposals, or lawsuits can generate significant public interest.
Staff evaluated proposals from three firms and selected Western Audio Visual based on qualifications, project schedule, and experience installing similar systems in council chambers throughout Southern California.
According to the proposal, Western Audio Visual has completed projects for more than 100 cities, including Cerritos, Carson, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Brea,
burglaries and improve security. Among those they visited were Goody’s Donuts owners Mai and Tony, as well as White Lotus Florist owner Nondra and assistant Linda.
The Casa La Cuesta neighborhood is adjacent to the shopping center, which shares a cinder-block wall running from Artesia Boulevard north to Aclare Street. “The security of the shopping center helps ensure the security of the neighborhood,” Williamson said.
Buena Park, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier. The company also lists a previous La Palma project among its municipal clients.
The city considered three options. The lowest-cost system would have provided a single camera setup for approximately $45,000. A mid-tier option featuring two cameras and upgraded audio equipment was priced at about $60,000. Staff is recommending the most expensive configuration, which includes three cameras and a complete chamber technology overhaul.
The project would be funded through Public, Educational and Government access television funds rather than the city’s General Fund.
Council members are expected to discuss the final configuration before authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the agreement.
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La Mirada Celebrates Lydia Ilano’s 102nd Birthday
Congress Weighs New Federal Fee on Electric Vehicles as Drivers Already Face Higher Costs
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Electric vehicle owners across the country could soon face a new annual federal fee under a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress this week, adding another cost for drivers who switched from gasoline-powered cars to battery-powered vehicles.
The proposal would require owners of fully electric vehicles to pay $130 annually, while plug-in hybrid owners would pay $35. Supporters say the money would help cover road maintenance costs traditionally funded through gasoline and diesel taxes.
Backers of the bill argue EV drivers currently use roads without contributing enough to the federal Highway Trust Fund because they purchase little or no gasoline.
“It ensures that electric vehicle owners begin paying their fair share for the use of our roads,” House Transportation Committee Chairman Sam Graves said while announcing the proposal.
The legislation has bipartisan support in the House, including backing from Washington Democrat Rick Larsen, who said lawmakers worked to make the fees “fair and not punitive.”
But environmental organizations and electric vehicle advocates say the proposal unfairly targets EV owners while potentially discouraging consumers from switching away from gasoline vehicles.
Industry groups note that many gasoline-powered drivers pay less annually in federal gas taxes than the proposed EV fee. Critics also argue gasoline drivers pay based partly on how much they drive, while the proposed EV charge would be a flat annual fee regardless of mileage.
The proposal comes after Congress last year eliminated federal EV purchase subsi-
dies worth up to $7,500, a move that contributed to slowing electric vehicle sales nationwide.
At the same time, rising gasoline prices tied partly to Middle East tensions have pushed more consumers toward used electric vehicles as drivers look to avoid paying sharply higher fuel costs.
The bill would also eliminate the federal Carbon Reduction Program, which currently funds projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including bike paths, traffic management systems, and EV charging infrastructure.
California drivers are already familiar with EV fees. The state currently imposes registration-related charges on electric vehicles, and at least 41 states nationwide already charge annual EV fees ranging from $50 to more than $250, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
If approved, the federal fees would begin next year and gradually increase every two years, eventually reaching $150 annually for fully electric vehicles by 2035.
Supporters say the growing number of electric vehicles means lawmakers must rethink how highway infrastructure is funded as gasoline tax revenues decline.
Critics counter that the fees amount to a political penalty on cleaner transportation technology at a time when many consumers are already struggling with vehicle affordability.
The federal gasoline tax has remained unchanged since 1993 at 18.4 cents per gallon, while the Highway Trust Fund has required repeated bailouts from general federal revenues to remain solvent.
For now, the proposal still faces Senate review, where its future remains uncertain.
Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood Donors as Summer Trauma Season Approaches
Sharp decline in scheduled donations raises concerns about maintaining adequate blood supplies during the busiest injury months of year.
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The American Red Cross is urging residents across Southern California to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as a sharp decline in scheduled donations threatens the nation’s blood supply heading into the busy summer trauma season.
According to the Red Cross, scheduled donations account for approximately 90% of all blood collected nationwide. In recent weeks, those appointments have dropped significantly, causing the blood supply to fall by several thousand units in just one week.
The decline comes at a particularly concerning time. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is traditionally one of the most challenging times for blood collection while simultaneously being one of the busiest periods for emergency trauma care.
Summer travel, vacations, school breaks, sporting events and extreme weather can all reduce blood donations. At the same time, hospitals often experience an increase in severe injuries from automobile collisions, recreational accidents and other summertime activities.
AAA reports that fatal crashes involving teen drivers increase by approximately 30 percent during what safety experts call the “100 Deadliest Days” of
summer.
“For a person suffering from severe bleeding — and the emergency medical responders caring for them — stopping the bleeding and stabilizing them is a race against an unforgiving clock,” said Dr. Emily Coberly, medical director for the American Red Cross. “Every minute matters.”
The Red Cross noted that a single patient involved in a serious vehicle collision can require up to 100 units of blood. The organization said maintaining a strong blood inventory is essential not only for trauma victims but also for cancer patients, surgery patients, new mothers and people living with chronic illnesses who depend on regular transfusions.
To encourage donations, the Red Cross is offering incentives throughout June. Individuals who donate blood or platelets between June 1 and June 28 will receive a $15 electronic gift card to a participating merchant of their choice and will automatically be entered into a drawing for one of two $7,500 gift cards.
Individuals interested in donating can schedule an appointment through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-REDCROSS.
Most healthy individuals age 17 and older are eligible to donate blood, although 16-year-olds may donate in some states with parental consent. Donors must generally weigh at least 110 pounds and meet other eligibility requirements.
The Red Cross supplies roughly 40 percent of the nation’s blood and blood products and relies on volunteer donors to help maintain a stable supply throughout the year.
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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: La Mirada Mayor Ed Eng and Councilman John Lewis joined Lydia Ilano, center, and friends in celebrating her 102nd birthday at The Vistas. Ilano was the retirement community’s first resident when it opened in 1990 and is still going strong more than three decades later.
Santa Ynez Valley: Old Memories, Bold Flavors at Bar Le Côte
The Santa Ynez Valley has changed.
That was my first thought as my wife Cora and I rolled into Solvang recently, passing vineyards, oak trees, and rolling hills that looked familiar yet somehow different than I remembered.
A chance television segment leads to an unexpected culinary discovery that perfectly reflects how California’s celebrated wine country continues to evolve.
By Brian Hews
My brother Ed lived in Solvang from 1979 until 2002, and during those years I made countless trips up Highway 101. Back
then, Cora was my girlfriend, not yet my wife of 37 years. We would visit Ed, wander Solvang’s Danish-inspired streets, explore the valley, and enjoy the slower pace of life that seemed worlds away from Los Angeles.
In those days, Solvang was primarily known for bakeries, windmills, and tourists carrying boxes of pastries back to their cars. Los Olivos was a quiet stop along the way, a charming little town where ranchers, farmers, and wine enthusiasts crossed paths.
Today, the valley feels different.
The wine industry has matured. The culinary scene has exploded. Los Olivos has evolved from a place travelers passed through into a destination they seek out. The crowds are younger, the food scene more sophisticated, and the energy noticeably different than I remember from those trips decades ago.
Yet somehow the valley hasn’t lost its soul.
The oak trees still line the roads. The vineyards still stretch toward the horizon. The pace
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remains relaxed. The scenery remains spectacular. The region has simply added another di mension to what already made it special.
As it happens in life, a few days before our trip, I happened to catch an NBC California Live segment featuring Los Olivos’ Bar Le Côte and Chef Brad Mathews. By the time the seg ment ended, I was texting links to Cora and making sure the restaurant was on our itinerary. Sometimes television sells a destination. This time it sold lunch.
Located on Alamo Pin tado Ave. in downtown Los Olivos, Bar Le Côte has become one of California’s most talked-about dining destinations since opening in 2021. What makes its success even more remarkable is that Mathews has built a nationally recognized seafood restaurant in the middle of wine country.
After checking into our hotel and spending part of the after noon wandering through Los Ol ivos’ oak-shaded streets, peeking into tasting rooms and watching visitors stroll between shops with wine glasses in hand, it was finally time for lunch. We parked the car, walked down Grand Avenue, and headed toward the restaurant that had prompted an impromptu addition to our itinerary just days earlier.
negotiating over who gets the last bite.
Like many couples who have been married for nearly four decades, Cora and I have developed a reliable dining strategy. We order different dishes, share everything, and spend the meal
At Bar Le Côte, that approach paid off handsomely. We started with the Pe tells you the kitchen knows exactly what it’s doing.
Next came the yellowtail crudo. Delicate slices of fish were layered with pickled fennel, pluot, and crème fraîche, creating a balance of richness, acidity, and texture that was divine. For those unfamiliar with pluots, they’re
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a California-developed cross between a plum and an apricot, and their subtle sweetness paired beautifully with
and saffron focaccia baked that day at the restaurant delivered the kind of flavor that reminds diners why simple dishes are often the hardest to perfect. Then came the showstopper. The Maryland soft-shell crab arrived atop white gazpacho, accompanied by pickled local cherries and flowering cilantro.
It was one of those dishes that makes conversation stop for a moment. The sweetness and acidity from the cherries played beautifully against the crab, while the chilled gazpacho tied everything together. The combination sounded unusual when we first read it on the menu. After one bite, it felt inspired.
Weeks from now, I’ll probably still be thinking about those pickled cherries.
The dish was made even more special because soft-shell crab season is brief. The crabs are harvested only during the short period when they naturally shed their shells, making them one of the seafood world’s most anticipated seasonal delicacies. When the season ends, so does the dish.
By the end of the meal, Cora and I agreed on one thing: every dish seemed better than the one before it. Then the crab arrived and reset the standard all over again.
As often happens when I encounter exceptional craftsmanship, I eventually found myself leaving the table and introducing myself to the chef.
Fortunately, Mathews seemed just as enthusiastic about talking food as I was.
His journey to Los Olivos began nearly 3,000 miles away in upstate New York, where his father worked as a butcher. Mathews initially immersed himself in meat cookery and whole-animal butchery before discovering seafood.
Once he began understanding
fish and shellfish, he became fascinated by the craft.
That background helps explain what makes Bar Le Côte unique. There is a butcher’s respect for every ingredient and every cut. Much like a traditional butcher understands every section of an animal, Mathews speaks about seafood with the same level of appreciation and precision. He talks about fishermen the way others discuss winemakers and farmers. Nothing is wasted. Everything has a purpose.
Perhaps that’s why a seafood restaurant in the middle of wine country feels so natural under his leadership.
During the NBC interview, Mathews described the philosophy behind his restaurant in a way that perfectly captured what makes Bar Le Côte special.
“I don’t think food is art,” he said. “I think of it as a language.”
That’s a remarkable statement coming from a chef whose food is frequently described as artistic.
But after spending time there, it makes perfect sense.
Behind every plate is a farmer growing produce, a fisherman bringing in the catch, a supplier harvesting ingredients, and a kitchen team transforming those ingredients into something mem-
LOS OLIVOS has evolved from a quiet wine-country stop into one of California’s premier food and wine destinations.
orable. The meal becomes a conversation among all of them.
Perhaps that’s why Bar Le Côte feels so authentic.
The restaurant isn’t trying to impress diners with gimmicks or culinary theatrics. Instead, it focuses on showcasing the extraordinary quality of ingredients available throughout California’s Central Coast.
That approach mirrors the Santa Ynez Valley itself.
The region has evolved, expanded, and gained national attention, but it remains grounded in agriculture, craftsmanship, and community. It still feels approachable. Conversations still happen naturally. Strangers still become acquaintances.
As Cora and I walked through Los Olivos after lunch, I found myself thinking about those trips decades ago when we came to visit Ed in nearby Solvang. The valley has undeniably changed. The restaurants are better, the wine scene is larger, the culinary reputation now extends far beyond California. Yet the essence remains remarkably intact.
Maybe that’s the secret.
The Santa Ynez Valley hasn’t abandoned what made it special. It has simply built upon it.
For visitors returning after many years, the experience is both familiar and surprising. The memories remain, but there is something new waiting around every corner. Sometimes that something new happens to be one of the finest seafood restaurants in California.
And sometimes it takes returning to a place you’ve known for a half century to appreciate just how far it has come.
Bar Le Côte is located at 2375 Alamo Pintado Ave. in Los Olivos and is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 8:30 p.m., with happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. For menus, reservations and additional information, visit barlecote.com. Just don’t try calling—the restaurant famously operates without a phone, a small reminder that some places still prefer human connection over constant interruption.
CIF-SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION 1 SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS:
La Mirada unable to get timely hits in narrow loss to JSerra
By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on X
IRVINE-If games were won based off regular season and playoff statistics, then the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 championship game would have gone to La Mirada High. The fourth-seeded Matadores were nearly 100 points better than their counterparts, JSerra High, in terms of batting average entering the contest and were the only seeded team remaining in the gauntlet that is Division 1.
La Mirada had at least two runners on base in four of the seven in nings, had a pair of runners stranded at third and three more at second. But the Matadores couldn’t get that one key hit to put them in position to win the program’s second CIF-SS softball title as the Lions held off a late rally to capture their first championship, a 3-2 victory last Friday night at Deanna Manning Stadium.
and that first inning was just weird,” said Tuttle. “You never know; nerves or whatever it is. But you have to come back from that, and we tried.”
After that, Ortega, a Harvard University commit, settled down to retire 11 of the final 14 batters.
“In the beginning, I just had jitters, and I was just taking it all in,” said Ortega. “I felt like in the beginning, I was just being cautious and really just letting loose on my pitches. But then after that second inning, I realized that…I needed trust my pitches, trust myself and focus on what I can control and what I can do for my team.”
The Matadaores, who concluded the season at 26-5, have lost six of seven CIF-SS divisional title games in school history, winning the 1991 3-A championship over Quartz Hill High while JSerra was hoping not to duplicate last season’s Division 2 outcome in the finals, which ended in a setback to Los Alamitos High. The Matadores are now 130-38-2 the past six seasons.
La Mirada loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the third, and had the bases loaded with one out after scoring twice in the fifth to get back in the game. The Gateway League champions also had two on with none out in the seventh, but Lions pitcher Liliana Escobar, a University of Florida commit, struck out a pair in between a lineout to end the game.
“I’m honored to play for this team; I’m honored to be in this position because I know not many girls can be where I’m at, and I’m very grateful,” said an emotional Alison Ortega, the star junior pitcher for the Matadores. “It’s just amazing because it’s been 15 years since we’ve made the finals. So I’m very glad we get to paint that number 26. I’m just glad to be here and even though didn’t win it, I’m just glad that we got the chance to experience it.”
“We had them all game,” said La Mirada head coach Brent Tuttle on the number of runners left on base. “She’s a good pitcher over there; she’s going to Florida for a reason. It was uncharacteristic in the first couple of innings for us. That’s just the way softball is sometimes.”
Tuttle was referring to the two errors his team made within the first six JSerra batters of the game. While those runners were erased by the following batters, it gave the Lions some momentum to score their runs. Brooklyn Lamb, the second batter for the Lions, reached on a one-out error, but was forced at second by Zena Edwards. On a full count, Magenta De Ante singled to the right field corner with Edwards racing around to score.
The next inning began with Leah Arrey reaching on an error before being forced out at second on a fielder’s choice from Ava Van Heerde. After a strikeout, Ava Born doubled to the right field gap and on the next pitch, Annabel Raftery doubled her in to make it 3-0.
“We had been playing really good defense all throughout the playoffs
The beginning of the game was nearly identical to the semifinal game of the Dave Kops Tournament of Champions on Mar. 7 in Bullhead City when the Lions scored three times in the bottom of the first and defeated the Matadores 5-2. La Mirada was lim -
ited to four hits, and its runs came on a two-run home run from junior catcher Riley Hilliard, a University of Oklahoma commit, in the sixth inning.
“We knew they weren’t going to give up without a fight, and we knew that they were a pretty good team,” said Ortega. “We knew it was going to be a hard game, and we learned throughout this game that…[Escobar] got us with a lot of rise balls in Bullhead City and I’m glad my team was able to make adjustments at the plate and really focus on making contact, which we did.”
The Matadores didn’t have many opportunities in that contest because Escobar and Abby Ford combined to allow four hits and strike out 17 batters. In fact, junior shortstop Reese Hilliard, who has committed to Stanford University, and her sister accounted for two hits each.
“If you looked at it, the freshmen were awesome today,” said Tuttle of the difference between the two games. “[Freshman second baseman Fatima Serna] might not have a had a hit, but she hit the ball hard a couple of times. If you look back at the stats, they were all [hitless] in the Bullhead game. [Freshman left fielder] Alanna [Adams] picked up two hits [tonight] and [freshman center fielder] Milani [Cruz] picked up a hit. The freshmen hurt a lot; [but] they’re not freshmen anymore. They’re just going to get better.”
After a perfect top of the first from Escobar in which she threw a dozen pitches, she hit Serna with one out in the second and walked freshman second baseman Rylee Thurmond with two outs before Escobar posted her third strikeout of the inning and fourth through the first eight batters of the game.
With one out in the third, Adams singled to left field and Escobar walked Riley Hilliard and sophomore right fielder Elizabeth Biado with two outs to load the bases. But Serna lined out to Angelina Jimenez on a full count,
The next scoring threat came two innings later and this time, the Matadores cashed in as Cruz blooped a single to shallow left to lead off the frame before Adams beat out an infield bloop single between first and second.
Two pitches later, Reese Hilliard singled to left to bring in Cruz before Escobar intentionally walked Riley Hilliard to load the bases. Now with one out, Adams scored on a sacrifice fly from Serna before sophomore first baseman Juliana Rivera
CIF-SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION 1 BASEBALL REGIONALS: La Mirada hits three homers, holds off rally to squeeze past Liberty
By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on
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Nothing has come easy for La Mirada High in the program’s fourth game ever in the CIF-Southern California Division 1 Baseball Regionals. In the three previous games, all coming in 2024, the Matadores won a pair of road games by two runs before falling to host Orange Lutheran High 7-6 in the championship games.
Playing on the road again, senior catcher Justin Torres broke a 4-4 tie in the top of the seventh inning and the fifth-seeded Matadores survived a furious comeback by fourth-seeded Liberty High to escape with a 7-6 victory this past Tuesday under hot playing conditions in Bakersfield.
La Mirada moves on to the semifinals where it will host eighth-seeded Cathedral Catholic High on Friday. The Dons upset top-seeded St. John Bosco High 4-2 this past Tuesday.
Cash Gerecke doubled to right field. Then on a 0-2 count, Braden Turman grounded out to Burgueno to make it 7-5. After Jason Guevara reached on the only error of the game, Gerecke came around to score. However, the Patriots weren’t done as Corns walked Brody Berry, then he and Guevara each advanced on a wild pitch before Corns struck out Brodie Snow to end the game.
“When you think about it, it’s a blessing; the season continues with the guys who don’t want it to end,” said La Mirada head coach Jimmy Zurn. “When we were asked to be in [the regionals], we accepted just like last time. We were in the [CIF-Southern Section] quarterfinals last time. [Today] was a tough atmosphere to go into. They’re very gracious host, but it’s a small town feel in Bakersfield. We didn’t have a huge, huge crowd like we normally would at home.”
Zurn went on to add that because of travel ball obligations, the Matadores were without the services of senior Jesse Colon and freshmen Blake Barberena and A.J. Montes, thus he had to move players around and seldom-used players got the opportunity to play in a high stakes postseason game.
The top of the seventh inning began with senior right fielder Phillip Webb and senior center fielder Noah Rodriguez each getting hit by a Brogan Witcher pitch. Following a sacrifice bunt from junior shortstop Michael Burgueno, Torres launched his first home run of the season and the team’s third in the contest on a 1-0 pitch over the left field fence.
“Let’s put it this way; number one, they were massive,” said Zurn of the home runs that were hit. “We play at the field we play at. But looking at Liberty, they had [62] home runs as a team on the year to our nine. So I was a little bit concerned. But being at their field… we’re sitting at 4,000 [feet] elevation, and the wind blows out and the balls fly. We took batting practice before the game and guys who don’t hit home runs for us are hitting home runs at their place. The ball was flying.”
But in the bottom of the frame, Gavin Williams led off with a base hit off senior pitcher Kaden Corns and a batter later,
The Matadores (25-8), who haven’t played since falling to St. John Bosco in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 semifinals on May 23, trailed 3-0 in the bottom of the first as Witcher and Williams had back to back doubles. Two batters later, Gerecke had a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0 and following a pitching change-senior Jacob Oropeza for sophomore Jeremiah Gomez-Berry’s single brought in Turman. This was the first start of the season for Gomez, who was making his 12th appearance and has three saves under his belt. But he has pitched 13 innings in 2026.
“He’s going to be one of the best arms in the area going forward,” said Zurn of Gomez. “He’s a sophomore, he [throws] 88-89 [miles per hour]; a lefty whose body looks like a Greek god. We’re going into this as…house money. He had a big close against Gahr, so it’s not like he hasn’t pitched in any big games.”
La Mirada bounced back in the next inning as Oropeza was hit by a pitch, then senior first baseman Jaeden Estevez hit a two-run home run. Two innings later with two outs and Estevez standing on first base via a walk, junior Joshua Angulo put the Matadores in front with a home run. Angulo entered the game having less than 20 at-bats throughout the season.
“That’s the fun part about doing this; it’s more of a good ending for the seniors, but also a chance to get some guys going on into next year who we think are going to be key pieces for us an opportunity, and Josh stepped up,” said Zurn.
The Patriots tied the game in the sixth when Guevara led off with a double, was replaced by Trenton Rickel who came home on a base hit from Berry. While the Matadores were stymied with Liberty’s pitching in the hitting department, they were still getting on the base in other ways as four batters were hit by a pitch and three others were walked. The other semifinal game pits third-seeded Corona High against seventh-seeded Huntington Beach High with the winners to play for the Southern California Regional championship on Saturday. Because of the extra day between games, Zurn said all his pitchers are available for the Cathedral Catholic game but has not listed a starter yet.
Legal Notices: Your Right to Know!
NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR
SITE DEVELOPMENT OF 11908, 11910, 11928, & 11936 169TH STREET
BID NUMBER: 2026-004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Artesia, California (“City”) invites sealed Bids for the Project. The City will receive such Bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California 90701 up to 4:00 p.m., July 21, 2026 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
SCOPE OF WORK. The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, and applicable regulations. The quantity of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of Work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the City Engineer.
OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS. Bidders may obtain free copies of the Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents online by visiting the City of Artesia’s website at: https://www.cityofartesia.us/bids.aspx
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be on June 17, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. at 11908 169TH Street in Artesia, Ca. 90701. Every Bidder is required to attend the pre-bid meeting and project site visit. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder’s Bid non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project site before submitting a Bid.
PREQUALIFICATION. The City will only accept Bids from Bidders who have been prequalified for the Project. Any Bid received from a Bidder who has not been prequalified for the Project will be returned unopened. Please contact Leslie Nacionales-Tafoya at (562) 865-6262, Extension 246, or by email at lnacionales-tafoya@cityofartesia.us prior to bid submission in order to prequalify for the Project.
REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS. In accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].
PREVAILING WAGES. In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., the Project is a “public work.” The successful Bidder (“Contractor”) and any Subcontractors shall pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works and are available to any interested party upon request. The Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.
BONDS. Each Bid must be accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, certified check or Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety insurer, made payable to the City and in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total Bid submitted. Personal or company checks are not acceptable. Upon Contract award, the Contractor shall provide faithful performance and payment Bonds, each in a sum equal to the Contract Price. All Bonds must be issued by a California admitted Surety insurer using the forms set forth in the Contract Documents, or in any other form approved by the City Attorney. Failure to enter into the Contract with the City, including the submission of all required Bonds and insurance coverages, within fifteen (15) Days after the date of the mailing of written notice of contract award to the Bidder, shall subject the Bid security to forfeiture to the extent provided by law.
LICENSES. Each Bidder shall possess a valid Class B Contractor’s license issued by the California State Contractors License Board at the time of the Bid submission. The successful Contractor must also possess or obtain a current City business license.
RETENTION SUBSTITUTION. Five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, and at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a State or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, which shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Project, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Alternatively, the Contractor may request that the City make payments of earned retentions directly to an escrow agent at the Contractor’s expense. No such substitutions shall be accepted until all related documents are approved by the City Attorney.
BIDDING PROCESS
Bidders must satisfy themselves by personal examination of location of the proposed work and by such other means as they may prefer as to the actual conditions and requirements of the work and shall not at any time after submission of the bid dispute, complain, or assert that there was any misunderstanding in regard to the nature or amount of work to be done.
The City reserves the right to reject any Bid or all Bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding, as deemed to be in its best interest.
Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
Published at
Dates: 6/5/26 & 612/26
6/5 and 6/12/26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 26-02
VARIANCE (VA) NO. 26-01
5521 TELEGRAPH ROAD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce will conduct a regular public hearing to consider a request by John McDonald of Eukon Group for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 26-02 and Variance (VA) No. 26-01 (collectively, the “Project”) for the property located at 5521 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040 (the “Property”), within the M-2 (Heavy-Industrial) zoning district.
The Project consists of a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction and operation of a new 75-foot-tall monopine wireless telecommunications facility and associated ground equipment enclosure. The Project also includes a Variance from Section 19.27.050 of the Commerce Municipal Code to allow a reduction in the required 500-foot separation from residential uses. The proposed facility would be located approximately 450 feet from the nearest residential use.
PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), the proposed Project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), as the Project involves the construction and operation of a wireless telecommunications facility and associated equipment within an existing developed industrial site.
Said public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce in the Council Chambers, 5655 Jillson Street, Commerce, CA, 90040, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed Project will be heard. Any comments, objections, or other information may be offered in person at the time of the hearing or in writing, prior to the hearing. We encourage submittal of written comments supporting, opposing, or otherwise commenting on an agenda item, for distribution to the Planning Commission prior to the meeting. Send emails to planning-division@commerceca.gov; written correspondence may be sent to:
City of Commerce – Community Development Department 2535 Commerce Way Commerce, California 90040 Phone: (323) 722-4805
Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge this CUP and VA, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Jessica Serrano
(Publish date: Los Cerritos Community News, June 5, 2026)
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 6/5/26
CITY OF PICO RIVERA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the project described below. You are receiving this notice because your property is located near the project or because you have requested to be notified.
Project Location: 9001 Telegraph Road (Attachment A) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 6387-025-038, -039, and -040
Project Description: Conditional Use Permit No. 764 a request to construct a new 1,025 square-foot drive through Dutch Bros in the General Commercial (C-G) zone.
Environmental Review: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3- New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
The Planning Commission Public Hearing will be held:
DATE: Monday, June 15, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers 6615 Passons Boulevard Pico Rivera, CA 90660
If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, described in this Notice, or written in correspondence delivered to the City of Pico Rivera City Clerk prior to or at the public hearing.
Additional information online or in person can be obtained here:
Project Planner: Aneli Gonzalez, Assistant Planner aneli.gonzalez@pico-rivera.org 562-801-4307
Community & Economic Development Department 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California https://www.pico-rivera.org/our-city/city-commissions/planningcommission/
Email public comments to aneli.gonzalez@pico-rivera.org prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Pico Rivera is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability. Please contact City Clerks Office at (562) 801-4389 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program information is needed in an alternative format. Special requests must be made in a reasonable amount of time in order that accommodations can be arranged.
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
CITY WIDE RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT CIP NO. 50106
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Pico Rivera, California (“City”) invites Bids for the Project. Bids will be received electronically only through Planet Bids system (https:// pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/41481/portal-home). A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the BIDDER’S CHECKLIST including acknowledgement of all addenda. Bids will be received prior to 2:00 p.m. on June 30, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened on the City’s approved electronic procurement platform.
SUBMISSION OF BIDS. All Bidders are required to enter and submit their bid pricing electronically via Planet Bids’ Bid Schedule Tab. In addition, an electronic copy of the Bid Proposal Package must be uploaded to the Planet Bids system.
SCOPE OF WORK. The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. Time for completion of the Work is Eighty (80) total Working Days from the date specified in the Notices to Proceed and shall be inclusive of the procurement time to furnish and install all materials associated with this project. The contractor’s bid shall reflect a schedule that utilizes sufficient amount of crews and equipment to complete all work within the required amount of time. No time extensions will be granted and liquidated damages will be enforced.
OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS. Bidders may obtain free copies of the Plans, Specifications, and other Contract Documents online by visiting https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/ portal/41481/portal-home Hard copies of the Contract Documents are not available at this time.
LICENSES. Each Bidder shall possess either a valid Class “A” Contractor’s license issued by the California State Contractors License Board, or all of the following specialty licenses: C-12. The successful Contractor must also possess a current City business license.
PRE-BID MEETING: (none)
MATERIALS SUBSTITUTIONS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. Bidders are required to post their questions or equivalent material substitutions on the PlanetBids System prior to 4:00 pm on June 16, 2026, (14 days prior to bid due date). Any materials substitutions or questions uploaded after the deadline, or asked by email or by telephone, will not be answered. The City will post on the PlanetBids System any applicable Addenda and/or supplemental information by 4:00 pm on June 23, 2026.
CITY PROJECT MANAGER CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name: Aaron Hernandez-Torres, PE.
Contact Number: 562-801-4029
E-mail address: AHernandez-Torres@pico-rivera.org
By: Noe Negrete, PE.
06/05/2026
Public Works Director Date
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 6/5/26
CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution pertaining to the item listed below:
DATE: June 24, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter.
LOCATION: City Council Chambers City of Hawaiian Gardens 21815 Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
PUBLIC HEARING
FY 2026-2027
LLAD No. HG-LLA1:
The City of Hawaiian Gardens City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt a Resolution ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Hawaiian Gardens Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) No. HG-LLA1 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
The Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 provides for the levy and collection of assessments by the City of Hawaiian Gardens to fund public improvements, maintenance, and servicing landscaping and lighting for the District.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
Those persons desiring to testify in favor of or in opposition to the proposal listed above will be given an opportunity to do so at the public hearing. If you challenge the subject application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence submitted to the City Council at, or prior to the public hearing.
Pablo Rubio, City Clerk
Published June 5, 2026
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 6/5/26
Attachment “A”
To advertise call 562-407-3873
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Government Code Sections 50050 through 50056 that the following money, which is not the property of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, has remained in the City treasury for more than three (3) years and will become City property if not claimed by July 13, 2026.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Government Code Sections 50050 through 50056 that the following money, which is not the property of the City of Hawaiian Gardens, has remained in the City treasury for more than three (3) years and will become City property if not claimed by July 13, 2026.
The owner/depositor, their heir, beneficiary or duly appointed representative may file a claim requesting release of money with the City of Hawaiian Garden’s Treasurer, which must include the claimant’s name, address, telephone number, Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number, amount of claim, and the grounds on which the claim is founded before July 13, 2026. If the claim is denied by the City, the claimant may file a verified complaint seeking to recover all, or a designated part, of the money in a court of competent jurisdiction within Los Angeles County, and must serve a copy of the complaint and the summons issues thereon upon the Treasurer within thirty (30) days of receiving notice that the claim was denied.
The owner/depositor, their heir, beneficiary or duly appointed representative may file a claim requesting release of money with the City of Hawaiian Garden’s Treasurer, which must include the claimant’s name, address, telephone number, Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number, amount of claim, and the grounds on which the claim is founded before July 13, 2026. If the claim is denied by the City, the claimant may file a verified complaint seeking to recover all, or a designated part, of the money in a court of competent jurisdiction within Los Angeles County, and must serve a copy of the complaint and the summons issues thereon upon the Treasurer within thirty (30) days of receiving notice that the claim was denied.
Unclaimed Check List:
Payee: An, Phil Check #: 50572 Date: 2/6/2014 Amount: $306.37
Payee: Corona Hawks Rugby Check #: 59796 Date: 7/19/2019 Amount: $425.00
Payee: Excellent Auto Body Shop Check #: 58141 Date: 8/16/2018 Amount: $31.00
Payee: Hertz Corporation Check #: 60773 Date: 1/15/2020 Amount: $1,703.50
Payee: Lakewood, YAL Sheriff Youth Check #: 57516 Date: 4/26/2018 Amount: $120.00
Payee: Mendoza, Jesse Check #: 54856 Date: 9/8/2016 Amount: $1,048.67
Payee: Sheriff’s Department Check #: 41914 Date: 3/10/2016 Amount: $38.19
How to Claim:
CITY OF PICO RIVERA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the project described below.
Project Location: Pico Rivera, California
Project Description:
Environmental Review:
The General Plan Safety Element Update is a state-mandated planning effort designed to protect the community from both natural and human-caused hazards. The Safety Element establishes goals, policies, and implementation measures that guide land use, development, and emergency preparedness activities to reduce the risk of death, injury, property damage, and disruption during disasters and emergency events.
Amendments to the Draft General Plan Safety Element are not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as this approval is not considered a “project” subject to CEQA but an administrative activity that will not approve a specific development project or result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
The Planning Commission Public Hearing will be held:
DATE: Monday, June 15, 2026
For questions or to obtain a Stale-Dated Check Claim Form - Affidavit for Reissuance of Check, please contact the City Finance Department before July 13, 2026: City of Hawaiian Gardens 21815 Pioneer Blvd. Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 562-420-2641 Ext.200 payroll@hgcity.org
For questions or to obtain a Stale-Dated Check Claim Form - AUidavit for Reissuance of Check, please contact the City Finance Department before July 13, 2026: City of Hawaiian Gardens 21815 Pioneer Blvd. Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 562-420-2641 Ext.200 payroll@hgcity.org
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers 6615 Passons Boulevard Pico Rivera, CA 90660
You may request a reissue of the unclaimed check using the QR code or visiting https://fs20.formsite.com/hawaiiangardens/42kcvj8nht/index
You may request a reissue of the unclaimed check using the QR code or visiting https://fs20.formsite.com/hawaiiangardens/42kcvj8nht/index
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/29/26 and 6/5/26
ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 2:00 PM on the 23rd day of June 2026 sealed bids for:
Bid # ABC–1705 – Nutrition Services Equipment
All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA., 90703 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above stated time and place. Debarred vendors shall be disqualified. Federal Requirements shall apply.
Los Cerritos News
May 29, 2026
June 5, 2026
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/29 and 6/5/26
ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 11:00 AM on the 16th day of June 2026 sealed bids for:
Bid # ABC–1704 – Paper Products for Nutrition Services
All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA., 90703 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above stated time and place. Debarred vendors shall be disqualified. Federal Requirements shall apply.
Los Cerritos News
May 29, 2026
June 5, 2026
Published at Los Cerritos Community News 5/29 and 6/5/26
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 26 – 11
HERITAGE PARK AVIARY – GENERAL MANAGEMENT, ANIMAL CARE, AND OPERATION SERVICES NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS
The City of Santa Fe Springs invites proposals from qualified contractors to provide management and operations services at the City’s aviary located within Heritage Park, following the terms and conditions of Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26 - 11.
To view the complete proposal package and associated documents, visit https://pbsystem. planetbids.com/portal/65093/portal-home and click “Bid Opportunities” or https://vendors. planetbids.com/portal/65093/bo/bo-detail/141081 to access the project directly. You can also visit the City’s website and find the link on the “Bids & Proposals” webpage.
Questions/inquiries regarding this opportunity must be submitted via the PlanetBids Portal by Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific. The City will not respond to any questions/ inquiries submitted after this deadline.
Please review all related documents in their entirety before submitting a response.
Responses must be submitted electronically via the City’s PlanetBids Portal by Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific. Any proposals received after this deadline will be deemed non-responsive, and the City reserves the right to reject them.
Responses to this request will be evaluated to determine the most qualified and responsive vendor/contractor. Responses must adhere to the format and content described in the RFP. Responses will only be evaluated if all parts requested are submitted in a complete package.
If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, described in this Notice, or written in correspondence delivered to the City of Pico Rivera City Clerk prior to or at the public hearing.
Those desiring a copy of the staff report or additional project information should contact:
Project Planner: Hector Hernandez, Senior Planner hhernandez@pico-rivera.org 562-801-4340 or visit the Community & Economic Development Department at City Hall 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California. Online:https://www.pico-rivera.org/our-city/city-commissions/planningcommission/
Email public comments to hhernandez@pico-rivera.org prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Pico Rivera is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability. Please contact City Clerks Office at (562) 801-4389 if special program accommodations are necessary and/or if program information is needed in an alternative format. Special requests must be made in a reasonable amount of time in order that accommodations can be arranged.
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 6/5/26
NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY
Notice is given pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code,
Section 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Norwalk Self
conducted on www.storagetreasures.com (bond
NAME UNIT #
MIGUEL DIAZ B613
DELBERT TYRONE JACKSON B128
ANDRES JESUS LUGO B213
ANTONIO VILLALOBOS A227
This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Storage Treasures’ Principal Auctioneer and Auctioneer on Record: Auctioneer License Numbers for Christopher Paul Rosa California #3112562
Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party Publication Dates: 05/29/26 & 06/05/26
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/29 and 6/5/26
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MING SING LEE AKA MING SING SUN LEE CASE NO. 26STPB05809
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MING SING LEE AKA MING SING SUN LEE
A Petition for Probate has been filed by JAY LEE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
The Petition for Probate requests that JAY LEE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (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 on 6/22/2026 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept. 217 Room N/A located at 111 NORTH 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: FANG L. CHEN, 20657 GOLDEN SPRINGS DR., #209, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91789, Telephone: 626-512-8990 5/29, 6/5, 6/12/26 CNS-4046733# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS
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reached on JSerra’s lone error of the game to load the bases again. But a fielder’s choice ended further damage, and Escobar would strike out all three batters she faced in the sixth.
“They came out, and they never gave up,” said Tuttle. “We always thought we had a chance. The fans were great today. If you watched the game, everybody thought we outplayed them, but they got the runs early.”
“We had our two best players on the bases, and I know we didn’t get to score, but we just have a bunch of freshmen, and I think this experience shook them and they really understood what it means to play in high school,” said Ortega. “I think this experience will make them push more for next year and know what this heartbreak brought to them.”
The Matadores, with three se -
niors on the team including starting designated player Bettie Mae Acevedo, are primed to make another deep run in next season’s playoffs, led by the Hilliard sisters and Ortega, and the experience from freshmen and sophomores, who have kept La Mirada’s tradition as one of the best teams in Southern California alive.
“[Division 1] is the toughest division out there, and there’s a reason,” said Tuttle. “This tournament is probably the hardest tournament in the United States. I mean, single elimination…I think when I looked back at it, you might have had seven or eight teams who were nationally ranked at one point during the season in our [preseason] tournament. Both of us were nationally ranked going in, 30 and 35. It’s a dogfight; it’s going to be a dogfight.”
ABCUSD from page 1
calculate the exact enrollment increase.
One question raised by the presentation involves Melbourne Elementary, the only school that appears as a receiving campus in both phases of the consolidation plan. Melbourne is shown increasing to 521 students after absorbing Aloha students in Phase 1, but begins Phase 2 with a projected enrollment of 453 students before receiving Furgeson students. District officials did not explain the difference during the presentation. The discrepancy may be related to enrollment projections or the district’s planned transition from TK-6 elementary schools to TK-5 schools beginning in 2027-28.
Overall, the plan eliminates four elementary schools and redistributes approximately 1,391 students among the district’s remaining campuses. The largest enrollment increases occur at Kennedy Elementary, which gains 239 students, Willow Elementary, which gains 178 students, Hawaiian Elementary, which gains 168 students, Cerritos Elementary, which gains 153 students, and Palms Elementary, which gains 137 students.
The boundary maps will now move forward for consideration by the Board of Education as the district continues implementing its consolidation strategy.
Legal Notices: Your Right to Know!
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 7:00PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to consider the following:
Project Description: A Design Review request for a 1,087-square-foot ground-floor addition and the creation of a 900-square-foot second-story outdoor deck, at an existing, 4,356-square-foot former restaurant, in the Commercial General (C-G) zoning district; Case Number: 2026-09; LU-26-1004
Project Location: 17221 Pioneer Boulevard (APN: 7035-020-083), Artesia, CA 90701.
Applicant: MRD Studios
CEQA: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Planning Division Staff have determined that, as proposed, the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA. The project qualifies as categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, which consists of the construction and location of limited numbers of small facilities or structures.
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.
For more information, please contact the project planner, Devan A. Wells, Assistant Planner, at 562-865-6262, ext. 238, or via email at dwells@cityofartesia.us.
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LA MIRADA from
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).
42 inch LG tv excellent condition $75, bbrown201608@charter.netOne canopy brand new $80 stand up mirror 2 $20 black canopy 60 Cash only there are much more items There’s more 310-484-8949
Whirlpool Dishwasher White Like New, never been used. $ 275.00 CASH ONLY
Contact: Sally Phone: 562-208-5273 Please bring truck and person to help transport. Location Cerritos
Sports Memorabilia Collection-Vintage signed 8x10 photos with COAs for sale including Mantle, Mays, Kobe, LeBron, Gretzky and many more. Various prices. Also selling graded sports cards from the 1960s and other collectible memorabilia from my personal collection accumulated over many years. Located in Artesia. I am not a dealer. If interested please email lanreb1@yahoo.com
Office Relocation Furniture Sale — All office furniture, including 5 sets of business greyish L-shaped desks with 2 2-drawer metal cabinets, Hon metal file cabinets, glossy cherry-finish armed lobby chair, secretary chairs, office supplies, folding tables, etc. Contact: Charleen Hsieh @ 562-652-9228. Location: Cerritos (Alondra + Shoemaker).
Vintage Amber Glass Bowl — Vintage amber glass bowl with fruit design, 12” x 9”. Heavy glass and very well made. Great for any table setting or decor. $20. Call 310-834-4560.
Iron Bedroom Furniture Set — Elegant highquality iron bedroom furniture set with antique bronze/brass finish, intricate scrollwork detailing and classic cage-style finials. Excellent pre-owned condition, very sturdy and well maintained. Includes heavy-duty headboard, standard metal bed frame and 2 matching nightstands with tempered glass tops and bottom glass shelves. Prices: Headboard + Bed Frame $199, Nightstands $99 each, Complete Set $299. Cash only, must pick up
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1169
Per Government Code Section 36933, a summary of Ordinance No. 1169 is as follows:
First Reading Date: May 12, 2026
Second Reading, Public Hearing, and Adoption Date: June 2, 2026 Effective Date: July 2, 2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 155.181 (PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES) WITHIN TITLE 15 (LAND USE), CHAPTER 155 (ZONING), OF THE SANTA FE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE.
The Santa Fe Springs City Council will adopt Ordinance No. 1169, amending Chapter 155 (Zoning) of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code to revise Section 155.181
Purpose
The ordinance adds barbershops and beauty shops as a principal permitted use in the ML (Limited Manufacturing, Administration, and Research) Zone, provided that a parking justification study has been approved by the Director of Community Development.
The City Council adopted and conducted a second reading of the ordinance with the following vote:
City Council Vote
AYES: Mora, Martin, Rodriguez, Zamora NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rounds
For additional information or to view Ordinance No. 1169 in full, contact the Office of the City Clerk, City of Santa Fe Springs, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, or visit the City’s official website at www.santafesprings.gov
Published at Los Cerritos Commuinty News 6/5/26
and transport. Location: Cerritos (Artesia + Norwalk). Contact Charleen @ 562-652-9228.
Formal Dining Room Set — Beautiful traditional-style formal dining room set with high-gloss mahogany finish, elegant cabriole legs and ball-and-claw feet. Includes large oval dining table and 6 matching chairs with Chippendale-style chair backs and upholstered seats. Sturdy, well maintained and high quality. $299 cash only. Please bring a truck and help for transport. Location: Cerritos (Artesia + Norwalk). Contact: 562-652-9228.
Bissell Vacuum Cleaner — Works great. $30 cash only. Contact: photosbypat@hotmail.com
Vintage amber glass bowl with fruit design. 12” x 9”. Heavy glass and well made for sure! Great for any table setting or decor . $20 310834-4560
Update your bedroom with this elegant, high-quality iron bedroom furniture set. The pieces feature a beautiful antique bronze/brass finish with intricate scrollwork detailing and classic cage-style finials. Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition. Very sturdy and wellmaintained. The nightstands feature thick tempered glass tops and a bottom glass shelf for extra storage. Set Includes: Headboard: Heavy-duty metal with ornate scrollwork. Bed Frame: Included (Standard metal rails). 2 Matching Nightstands: Elegant scrolling metal sides with two tiers of glass shelving. Location: Cerritos (Artesia + Norwalk) Price: 1. Headboard + Bed Frame: $199 2. NightStand: $99 /each 3. Complete set (Headboard, Bed Frame, 2 Nightstands): $299
Note: Cash only. Must be able to pick up/ transport. Contact: Charleen @ 562-652-9228
Beautiful formal dining room set in a classic traditional style. The table features a high-gloss mahogany finish and elegant cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. This set is sturdy, wellmaintained, and adds a touch of sophistication to any home. Set Includes: Large oval dining table and 6 matching chairs (including 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs). Design Details: Chippendale-style chair backs with neutral upholstered seats. Price: $299 (Cash only)
Location: Cerritos (Artesia + Norwalk) Note: Please bring a truck and a friend for transport as this is solid, high-quality furniture. Contact: Charleen @ 562-652-9228
Office Relocation. All office furniture, including 5 sets of business greyish L-shaped desks with 2 2-drawer metal cabinets, Hon’s metal file cabinets, Glossy cherry-finish armed lobby chair, Secretary Chairs, Office Supplies, Folding Tables, etc. Contact: Charleen Hsieh @562-652-9228 Location: Cerritos (Alondra + Shoemaker)
2011 BMW X5 Diesel 2 new cabin air filters by MANN Model C33001 and new 2 oil filters by HENGST (Poland) P/N E28H01 D26. All 4 items for $30 cash. SMS Text: 562-293-8519. Eastern County Newspaper Group (ECNG) and its’ subsidiaries are not responsible for items listed herein. The responsibility of all items’ condition and description lies on the seller. The buyer assumes all responsibilities of the purchase. No warranty on items is implied or expressed by ECNG.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WAYNE M. WAKUMOTO aka WAYNE MASARU WAKUMOTO Case No. 26STPB05410 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WAYNE M. WAKUMOTO aka WAYNE MASARU WAKUMOTO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jeane MP Jimenez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jeane MP Jimenez, named in the Will as Jeane Masako Wakumoto Park Jimenez 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 on July 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 236 located at 111 N. Hill St.,
between Owner and obligated party
Publication Dates: 05/29/26 & 06/05/2026 Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/29 and 6/5/26
