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MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE HELD AT ROSE HILLS MEMORIAL
HONORING HEROES: State Sen. Bob Archuleta (center-front) joined fellow veterans during Memorial Day ceremonies at Rose Hills Memorial Park, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation. The annual gathering brought together veterans, families and community members for a solemn tribute to America’s fallen heroes. Photo courtesy Rose Hills.
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Expands Mobile License Plate Surveillance Program After Reporting 50% Burglary Drop
Council approves broader citywide deployment of mobile surveillance trailer following sharp decline in residential burglaries.
By Brian Hews
The Cerritos City Council approved expanded deployment of the city’s mobile automated license plate reader trailer Thursday night after city officials reported a major decline in residential burglaries tied to Cerritos’ growing network of surveillance technology and proactive policing measures.
The council authorized city staff to relocate the city’s mobile Automated License Plate Reader trailer throughout Cerritos on an as-needed basis rather than keeping it stationed permanently in a single neighborhood.
The trailer was originally deployed in February 2025 near Bigelow Street in the neighborhood east of Studebaker Road and north of 195th Street following a series of residential burglaries. One month later,
the City Council directed that it remain in the neighborhood until further council action.
According to city officials, residential burglaries across Cerritos have declined 50.7% since March 2024 following implementation of multiple crime-prevention measures, including the mobile ALPR trailer, expanded fixed camera systems, private patrol services and aerial drone deployment by the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station.
The city also reported that the neighborhood where the trailer has remained stationed has experienced no residential burglaries since March 2025, compared to five reported burglaries during the previous 12-month period.
In addition to the mobile trailer, Cerritos has completed installation of three phases of fixed ALPR camera systems at 15 strategic intersections throughout the city. The Cerritos Sheriff’s Station is also among the first stations in Los Angeles County authorized to deploy
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Pico Rivera Earns SCAG Sustainability Award for Climate Leadership
By Brian Hews
The City of Pico Rivera announced it has been selected as the 2026 Southern California Association of Governments Sustainability Award winner in
LCCN EXCLUSIVE: Questions Mount Over La Palma Police Oversight Policies After Judge Adds Nearly $1 Million to Recent Verdict
Judge slams witness credibility as La Palma taxpayers face nearly $1 million more in legal costs following explosive court ruling.
By Brian Hews
In April, Los Cerritos Community News reported that an $8.4 million jury verdict against the City of La Palma was triggering broader questions about supervision and responsibility inside the La Palma Police Department after a jury found the City liable for discrimination, retaliation, and failure to prevent discrimination in a lawsuit brought by former officer Ross Byer. The report detailed allegations that Byer’s complaints were never formally investigated and highlighted calls from a La Palma resident for an independent, outside review of the department. The story also examined broader concerns about City Hall turnover, internal promotion practices, and whether systemic failures existed in the City’s handling of employee complaints.
Now, those questions are drawing even more attention.
In a sharply worded new ruling, a Superior Court judge not only ordered La Palma taxpayers to pay nearly an additional $1 million in attorney, expert witness, and paralegal fees on top of the original verdict, but also raised concerns about testimony presented by key City witnesses during the trial.
the Climate Leadership category, earning regional recognition for a series of environmental and clean energy initiatives launched over the past two years. The
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The court awarded former officer Ross Byer an additional $987,000 in legal fees and costs after rejecting most of the City’s objections.
But buried inside the ruling was language that could
have lasting implications beyond the financial impact. The judge stated the City “vehemently denied all liability” despite what the court described as the “undeniable reality” that two City witnesses, Sergeant Koh and Captain Amend, were “less-than-credible witnesses.”
In other words, after hearing the evidence and testimony presented at trial, the court found significant credibility issues with witnesses central to the City’s defense while the City continued aggressively contesting the claims.
The ruling further praised
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Lakewood Cracks Down on Unsafe E-Bike Riding Amid Safety Concerns
City officials say reckless riding, illegal e-motorcycles and growing pedestrian dangers are driving tougher enforcement efforts across Lakewood.
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The City of Lakewood is stepping up enforcement against unsafe e-bike and e-motorcycle riding as officials warn of increasing injuries, reckless behavior and growing safety concerns involving young riders on local streets and sidewalks.
In a recent city newsletter, Lakewood officials said the rapid growth of e-bikes, e-scooters and electric motorcycles has created serious public safety concerns throughout the region, citing recent fatal incidents involving both a 13-year-old boy
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Pico Rivera Councilman Andrew Lara and Víctor Ferrer, Director, Office of Sustainability and PRIME accept SCAG award.
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USPS Bringing Back Popular Mister Rogers Stamp After Fans Flood Postal Service With Votes
Fred Rogers is headed back to mailboxes across America after the beloved television icon won a nationwide USPS contest by a landslide.
The United States Postal Service announced this week that the popular 2018 Mister Rogers postage stamp will return beginning Monday after voters over-
whelmingly selected it during the agency’s “Stamp Encore” competition celebrating the Postal Service’s 250th anniversary.
More than 500,000 people participated in the contest, with the Mister Rogers stamp winning by over 40,000 votes against 24 other retired stamp designs being considered for reissue.
The original stamp featured Rogers wearing his trademark red cardigan sweater while holding King Friday XIII, one of the famous puppets from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” The reissued collection will expand beyond the original design and include a new four-image souvenir sheet
featuring Rogers alongside several fan-favorite puppets, including Daniel Tiger, Henrietta Pussycat and X the Owl.
USPS officials admitted they badly underestimated how popular the original stamp would become when it debuted eight years ago.
“When we issued the Mister Rogers stamp in 2018, we ordered a print run of some 12 million,” USPS executive Isaac Cronkhite said in a statement. “That may sound like a lot, but Mister Rogers really took us by surprise. Within just a few weeks, the stamps honoring this humble,
softspoken man had sold out completely.”
The surprise victory highlights the lasting popularity of Rogers, whose gentle television style and message of kindness continue to resonate decades after “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” left the air.
The return also comes during a time when nostalgic Americana and collectible stamps have seen renewed interest among collectors and longtime fans. The stamps will be available at post offices nationwide beginning Monday, and collectors are expected to move quickly given how fast the original release disappeared in 2018.
Artesia Cracking Down on Illegal Fireworks
By Brian Hews
Artesia is ramping up enforcement against illegal fireworks ahead of the Independence Day holiday with higher fines, expanded property owner liability, and aerial drone surveillance operations. City officials announced the tougher en-
forcement measures to hold property owners and other responsible individuals accountable for illegal fireworks discharged or found on their property or in adjacent public areas.
Officials also approved significantly higher administrative fines for fireworks violations. First-time violations now carry a $2,000 fine, second violations increase to $3,500, and third or subsequent violations jump to $5,000. Violations involving gatherings of 300 people or more will also carry a $5,000 fine. To strengthen enforcement,
the city will deploy aerial drone monitoring in partnership with Southwest Patrol during peak fireworks activity periods before and after July 4. Operators will conduct aerial surveillance to help identify locations where illegal fireworks are being discharged and assist enforcement personnel responding to complaints.
“Illegal fireworks continue to pose a serious danger to our residents, neighborhoods, and first responders,” Artesia Mayor Rene Trevino said. “The City Council remains committed to protecting our com-
munity through stronger enforcement tools, accountability, and innovative technology to help deter illegal fireworks activity.”
City officials reminded residents that only “Safe and Sane” fireworks are legal. Even legal Safe and Sane fireworks may only be discharged from June 28 through July 4 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. All fireworks remain prohibited in city parks, trails, and city parking lots.
Residents seeking additional information can contact Artesia City Hall at (562) 865-6262 or visit cityofartesia.us
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Guest Commentary - The Other Side of War
By Sandy Mercado
This year’s 2026 Memorial Day Fleet Week marked the official Los Angeles kickoff celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. Fleet Week honors America’s Navy, Army, Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard. Held on the waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles, the U.S.S. IOWA symbolically loomed as the backdrop for what some peace activists called the other side of war.
Veterans’ organizations and peace coalitions showed up during Fleet Week to promote peace and demand what they described as a peace economy rather than a war economy. They criticized the nation’s growing military spending while veterans face funding cuts and Americans struggle financially.
Peace and human rights advocates spread out across the shoreline to inform spectators about the cost of war and the militarization of the federal budget, which they say redirects taxpayer dollars away from healthcare, housing, education, infrastructure, and affordable living needs.
Trump could not have been more transparent about his priorities for the American people in a rare moment of honesty:
“I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody. I think about one thing: we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon.”
Fish, a peace activist affiliated with CODEPINK, argued:
“The current war economy serves none of us except the industrial machinery that profits from war. It is no wonder Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and other wartime industries are benefiting from war and showing record profits while working people are threatened by potentially dangerous aerospace suppliers operating in Orange County’s own backyard.”
Another environmental activist referenced the recent chemical emergency involving GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, where approximately 50,000 residents were forced to evacuate during fears of a possible explosion.
“Now thousands of residents question why aerospace wartime suppliers operate in their backyard,” the activist said. “They question the environmental impact of chemical spills and harmful
air and water pollution threats.”
Several conversations among activists focused on military recruitment and the realities of combat.
Mercy, an Iranian-American peace activist, approached a group of servicemen and asked if any had seen combat. They admitted they had not. She then directed them to visit a memorial display dedicated to schoolchildren reportedly killed during bombings in Iran earlier this year.
Nearby, T.K., representing About Face: Veterans Against the War, spoke with a Latino teen preparing to graduate from military school.
“Would you be able to kill another human being if ordered to do so?” T.K. asked. “If ordered to do something illegal, would you be able to morally cope?”
The teen listened quietly as activists encouraged him to consider alternatives to military service before enlisting.
Pat Alviso with Military Families Speak Out invited the teen to attend a summer peace camp to learn more about the realities of war and the options available outside the military. Activists also discussed the disproportionate number of Mexican-Americans killed during the Vietnam War, noting that many came from poor and vulnerable communities.
In another tense exchange, an elderly Iranian couple angrily confronted activists displaying memorials for children killed in Iran. The man accused the activists of spreading propaganda and supported military intervention against the Iranian regime.
Another Iranian-American activist acknowledged the brutality of the regime but opposed war and the deaths of innocent civilians.
The U.S.S. IOWA Battleship loomed in the background as peace activists urged attendees not to glorify war. Some veterans present had served in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Gaza, and Ukraine and spoke openly about the emotional and physical toll of combat.
Pat Alviso with Military Families Speak Out explained:
“War is no joke. War is serious. To tour the battleship U.S.S. IOWA and not even think about the other side of war is heartbreaking. We display this traveling exhibit to show the reality and cost of war.”
Mercy also shared her opposition to continued military conflict.
“There is nothing good that comes out of war,” she said. “Whether in Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, or any other war-torn country, I am opposed to war.”
She closed with a message urging political accountability and peaceful solutions over continued military escalation.
From the Mayor’s Desk: May 29, 2026
Seventy years ago, our community took its first steps as an incorporated city. This Saturday, May 30, you’re invited to run or walk together as we mark this incredible milestone with the Cerritos 70th Anniversary 5K Run/Walk! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or simply enjoy the outdoors, this event is for you. The Cerritos 5K Run/Walk is a non-competitive community celebration designed for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Bring your family and friends to the Cerritos Sports Complex and “Moo-ve with the Herd” for a fun-filled morning that continues well beyond the finish line.
Registration remains open at runsignup.com/cerritos5k and can be done the morning of the race on-site. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. and the 5K kicks off at 8 a.m. Every registered participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt, a participation medal, chip timer, and a running bib; perfect keepsakes from this historic year. Stick around after the
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race for a health expo, food trucks, and a photo area. For those who’ve already registered, you can pick up your race packets today, May 29, at Heritage Park between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. or between 4 and 7 p.m.
I’m thankful to the staff in our Recreation Services Division and Public Works Department, and the collective contributions of our participants and community partners that made this event possible. The Cerritos 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn and the Port of Long Beach. Trader Joe’s will be donating bananas and Kaiser Permanente will provide participants with colorful tote bags. Health Expo participants include 24-Hour Fitness, Body and Brain Cerritos, Carbon Health Urgent Care, Club Pilates, L.A. Fitness, Neaumix Fit, Planet Fitness, and Pressed Juicery.
Cerritos has always been a City that moves forward; with purpose, pride, and a strong sense of community. Let’s celebrate 70 years by moving together along the 5K Run/Walk path at the Cerritos Sports Complex this Saturday! I look forward to seeing you at the starting line.
U.S. Grocery Prices Expected to Keep Rising, Inflation Highest in Three Years
As Americans confront a surge in prices at the pump, another inflation wave is headed for the grocery store.
A combination of factors, including bad weather, tariffs and a dwindling cattle herd are already pushing up grocery prices at an above-average pace. In April, they rose by the most in nearly four years, and economists say the impact of the Iran war and a potential El Niño weather pattern will only add to pressures into 2027.
The hit to U.S. household finances from higher grocery bills is set to intensify just ahead of the November midterm elections, amplifying affordability as a defining issue. And to a greater extent than the surge in gas prices, the slower-moving food shock will be difficult to reverse quickly because the size of autumn harvests is determined by planting decisions made in the spring.
“It’s going to be a challenging year,” said Ricky Volpe, an agribusiness professor at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, who had worked at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. “Food is going to become less affordable, and consumers should be prepared for it.”
The latest USDA food price outlook, published Friday, projected a 3.2% advance in grocery prices this year, while Volpe said he expects inflation more on the order of 4% to 4.5%.
James Giese of Madison, Wisconsin, said he lives on his own, but is making adjustments to rising grocery prices like cutting back on prepared foods and meat. Giese, 62, is even trying to grow potatoes in his backyard to supplement his food budget.
“I’m very concerned,” he said. “I’m probably considered middle-income, but it’s starting to pinch.”
Outsize price increases so far in 2026 have reflected a mix of bad luck, trade policy and slower-moving pressures linked to climate change. The weather in particular has not been kind to American farmers, who have endured outbursts of record-breaking heat, historic cold, ping-pong size hail and wildfires.
Beef prices, among the most politically sensitive in the U.S., rose to a record in April thanks to the smallest cattle herd in 75 years, squeezed
by drought and high production costs.
Tomato prices, meanwhile, surged 33% over the last two months after two winter storms brought widespread damage during the peak of the growing season in Florida while shipments from Mexico were declining amid tariff threats.
The concerns come as broader inflation is also accelerating. New federal data released Thursday showed the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure rose 3.8% in April compared with a year earlier, the fastest increase in three years. Rising energy costs tied to the Iran conflict were a major contributor, with gasoline prices jumping sharply and adding to transportation and distribution costs throughout the economy.
Economists warn that higher fuel prices not only hit consumers directly at the pump, but also raise the cost of moving food, fertilizer and agricultural products across the country. At the same time, inflation-adjusted disposable income has declined for three consecutive months, while Americans are increasingly dipping into savings to keep pace with rising costs.
The pressure is also showing up in household finances. The personal savings rate fell to 2.6% in April, the lowest level in nearly four years, as consumers relied more heavily on savings to maintain spending. While spending continued to increase, economists noted that much of the growth reflected higher prices rather than larger purchases. Food service costs, restaurant meals and grocery prices all moved higher, creating a double squeeze for families already coping with rising housing, transportation and utility expenses. Many economists believe consumers will soon have little choice but to cut back spending or rebuild savings, a shift that could slow economic growth later this year. Taken together, the combination of higher energy prices, weather-related crop damage, trade disruptions and tightening household budgets is expected to keep food inflation elevated well into next year, putting additional pressure on consumers already struggling with affordability.
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Gahr High School Celebrates New Donated Turf Field
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On May 20, 2026, the Gahr High School community celebrated the completion of a new turf baseball field donated by Halo Turf. The upgraded field supported the Gladiators throughout an exciting baseball season and will continue providing an enhanced playing experience for student-athletes for years to come.
Members of the Gahr High School baseball team and Head Coach Gerardo Perez were joined by ABC Unified School District Board of Education member Ernie Nishii, Halo Turf Found-
er and CEO Mike Greenberg, Gahr High School Principal Dr. David Keys, and district representatives for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting celebrating the new field.
“We are always looking for ways to enhance opportunities for our students, whether in academics, athletics, the arts, or extracurricular programs,” said ABC Unified School District Board Member Ernie Nishii. “We are incredibly grateful to Halo Turf for this generous donation and for investing in the success and experiences of our student-athletes at Gahr High School.”
Artesia Moving Forward With Traffic Calming Project Across Residential Neighborhoods
By Brian Hews
ARTESIA — The City of Artesia is moving forward with a wide-ranging traffic calming and pedestrian safety project that will bring roundabouts, enhanced crosswalks, flashing pedestrian beacons, and roadway striping improvements to several residential streets throughout the city.
The project is part of the city’s Highway Safety Improvement Program and Traffic Calming Project, which recently went out to bid.
According to city information provided to Los Cerritos Community News, the improvements are focused heavily around the 186th Street corridor and nearby residential neighborhoods where traffic flow, speeding concerns, and pedestrian safety have become ongoing issues for residents.
Planned improvements include the installation of roundabouts at 186th Street and Clarkdale Avenue, and at 186th Street and Elaine Avenue.
The city also plans to install enhanced pedestrian crossings and solar-powered Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, commonly known as RRFB systems, at multiple locations. Additional improve-
ments include an enhanced crosswalk at 186th Street and Horst Avenue, along with another enhanced crossing at 186th Street and Devlin Avenue featuring solar-powered flashing warning systems for drivers.
Along Elaine Avenue between 183rd Street and South Street, the city will implement “visual narrowing” measures by adding edge lines and centerline striping intended to psychologically slow traffic without physically reducing roadway width.
A mid-block enhanced pedestrian crossing is also planned near 18720 Elaine Ave.
On Grayland Avenue, between 183rd Street and South Street, the city plans additional visual narrowing improvements using centerline striping, along with a raised crosswalk featuring enhanced striping and solar-powered flashing beacons near 18718 Grayland Ave.
City officials say the project is designed to improve pedestrian visibility, reduce vehicle speeds, and create safer residential streets, particularly in areas with heavy neighborhood traffic and pedestrian activity.
aerial drones during active investigations and law enforcement operations.
Supporters of ALPR technology point to similar results reported in other jurisdictions. Law enforcement agencies around the country have credited license plate reader systems with helping solve crimes, recover stolen vehicles and identify suspects involved in burglaries and other property crimes. Some agencies have reported significant reductions in property crimes following implementation of camera networks, while studies have suggested the technology can improve crime-clearance rates by helping investigators quickly identify vehicles connected to criminal activity.
At the same time, the growing use of license plate reader technology has sparked debate over privacy and data collection. Civil liberties advocates have raised concerns about how long vehicle information is stored, who has access to it and whether such systems could be used for purposes beyond crime prevention.
The staff report noted the city currently owns only one mobile ALPR trailer, describing it as a limited resource. Sheriff’s officials also advised that long-term placement in a single location is not considered an industry best practice because criminals may eventually learn how to avoid detection methods.
Under the approved policy, future deployment locations will be determined by city staff in consultation with the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station captain based on areas identified as having the greatest need.
The action further expands Cerritos’ use of surveillance technology and proactive law enforcement tools as city officials continue prioritizing residential burglary prevention efforts.
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New Playground Opens as Lakewood Continues Park Upgrades
Angeles County Measure A funds.
Lakewood families gathered at Bloomfield Park on May 9 to celebrate the opening of a new playground designed for school-age children.
The upgraded play area includes new towers, ramps, slides and climbing features as part of the city’s continuing investment in parks and recreation facilities.
City officials said the project was funded through Measure L and Los
Additional park improvements are also underway at Palms Park, where the city is renovating the community center with a new teen activity room, improved finishes and accessible restroom upgrades.
The approximately $8 million Palms Park project is funded through a combination of federal ARPA funding, additional federal dollars secured through Congressman Robert Garcia, state funds and Measure L revenue.
Inaugural Flores de Mayo – AAPI Heritage in Bloom Brings a New AAPI Twist to a Beloved Filipino Tradition
By Ellen Rodriguez-Swing
Flores de Mayo – AAPI Heritage in Bloom, a free community event that will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Don Knabe Community Regional Park, will bring a new cultural dimension to the traditional Filipino Flores de Mayo celebration by incorporating the diversity and traditions of the broader AAPI community.
Sponsored by Janice Hahn in recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, the celebration will honor Filipino traditions while welcoming participation from a variety of AAPI communities throughout the region.
Organizers said the event will highlight shared values of family, faith, cultural pride and community unity through cultural presentations, music, food and fellowship.
The event carries particular significance in Cerritos, where about 60 percent of residents identify as Asian, reflecting the city’s longstanding cultural diversity and ties to the broader AAPI community.
A featured portion of the celebration will be “Santacruzan: A Cultural Bridge Between Cerritos and San Carlos, Pangasinan.” Organizers said the program recognizes the growing sister-city relationship between Cerritos and San Carlos in the Philippines
while celebrating heritage preservation and international cultural connections.
The event is expected to draw families, community leaders, cultural organizations and civic dignitaries from across the region. Invited guests include Philippine Consul General Adelio Cruz and Indian Consul General Dr. K. J. Srinivasa.
Cultural organizations representing various AAPI communities will participate throughout the day, showcasing traditions and performances reflecting the region’s diversity.
The day begins with the Carsilog Car Show at 9 a.m., followed by the Procession of Reynas at 11 a.m., a traditional Flores de Mayo pageant procession. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment, cultural presentations, food booths, merchandise vendors and family activities throughout the day.
Cerritos Mayor Lynda P. Johnson said the event reflects the city’s cultural diversity and community spirit.
“Cerritos is proud to be home to one of the most diverse and vibrant Asian American communities in the region,” Johnson said. “Flores de Mayo –AAPI Heritage in Bloom is a beautiful way to honor Filipino tradition while also celebrating the many cultures that make our city and region so special.”
Admission is free and open to the public.
NEW PLAYGROUND: Rendering of the new playground recently unveiled at Bloomfield Park as part of Lakewood’s continuing park improvement projects.
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and an elderly veteran killed in a hit-andrun crash.
Nationally, emergency room visits involving e-bikes have surged as sales have exploded in recent years. According to federal safety data and medical studies, injuries associated with e-bikes increased dramatically between 2017 and 2022, with head injuries, fractures and traumatic brain injuries among the most common outcomes. Children and teenagers account for a significant share of riders involved in crashes, and safety experts warn that the higher speeds and heavier weight of e-bikes can result in more severe injuries than traditional bicycles. California has also seen a sharp increase in e-bike collisions involving minors, prompting schools, law enforcement agencies and cities to expand education and enforcement efforts.
According to the city, parents are also facing increased legal responsibility when children operate the vehicles illegally or recklessly, with possible consequences ranging from citations and fines to criminal charges in severe cases.
Lakewood officials said the city maintains a “zero-tolerance policy” toward unsafe e-bike activity in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies have issued nearly 30 citations in recent months for violations including reckless riding, riding without helmets, carrying passengers and operating unregistered electric motorcycles.
The city also reported that numerous e-bikes have been confiscated and several e-motorcycles impounded during enforcement operations. Deputies have additionally visited local schools and met with parents to discuss safety concerns and applicable laws.
Unlike many neighboring cities, Lakewood prohibits both e-bikes and conventional bicycles on sidewalks, in parks and in recreational areas under the city’s municipal code.
City officials pointed to several major causes behind increasing safety concerns, including riders traveling against traffic, ignoring stop signs and traffic signals, and using sidewalks to bypass congestion at high speeds.
The newsletter also highlighted confusion surrounding differences between legal e-bikes and illegal e-motorcycles, noting many riders and parents incorrectly assume all battery-powered two-wheel vehicles fall under the same laws.
Lakewood officials expressed particular concern over fast-moving e-bike riders mixing with pedestrians on sidewalks, especially older adults and people with disabilities. The city warned that Class 3 e-bikes are capable of speeds approaching 28 mph while pedestrians typically move at only a few miles per hour.
The city is also backing proposed
state legislation aimed at tightening California e-bike regulations. Assembly Bill 2346 would require future e-bikes sold after 2029 to include integrated lights and speedometers, authorize local speed limits on bike paths and establish a 15 mph speed limit for riders age 15 and younger.
Under California law, Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are limited to speeds of 20 mph, while Class 3 e-bikes can reach 28 mph and require riders to be at least 16 years old and wear helmets.
Byer’s attorneys for successfully trying what the court described as an unusual reverse discrimination case, while noting that the City’s extensive defense efforts contributed to the substantial legal fees taxpayers are now being asked to absorb.
At California’s 10% statutory post-judgment interest rate, the financial exposure may also continue climbing by more than $2,000 per day while the City pursues its appeal.
The timing places renewed focus on issues that surfaced during the litigation.
The ruling arrives amid continuing questions about whether complaints inside the department were adequately addressed, documented, or investigated — allegations that had already fueled calls for an outside review of the La Palma Police Department and broader City management practices.
And now, with a judge specifically questioning the credibility of senior department witnesses in a written ruling, attention is likely to remain focused on the circumstances that led to both the verdict and the subsequent fee award.
For taxpayers, the meter is still running.
The biggest long-term consequence for City Hall may not be the verdict itself, but the continuing scrutiny that often follows judicial findings of this nature.
Cities lose lawsuits. That happens. What is less common is a court issuing written findings that directly challenge the credibility of key witnesses presented by a public agency. When that occurs, questions often extend beyond the outcome of a single case and toward the policies, decisions and oversight practices that were examined during trial.
The ruling could also attract additional attention from current or former employees who may revisit concerns about workplace complaints, internal investigations, or personnel practices. Critics who have called for an outside review of the department now point not only to allegations raised during litigation, but also to findings contained in a court order.
Meanwhile, the financial exposure continues growing. Even if portions of the judgment are covered by insurance, the nearly $8.4 million verdict, the addi-
tional $987,265.25 fee award, and California’s 10% post-judgment interest rate mean taxpayer exposure could continue climbing while appeals drag on. At that rate, the judgment may now be increasing by more than $2,000 per day.
Inside the department, the fallout could prove equally significant. Police agencies rely heavily on internal trust and on the credibility of the chain of command. Questions surrounding those issues can affect morale, recruitment, retention, and public confidence.
Politically, the case may also remain difficult for City leaders to put behind them.
Residents may not follow every legal motion, but the phrase “less-than-credible witnesses” is simple, memorable, and significant because it came directly from the court, not from attorneys, activists, or political opponents.
And that may ultimately become the central question facing La Palma: whether this was simply a costly employment lawsuit, or whether it exposed broader concerns about how complaints, personnel issues, and accountability were handled inside City Hall and the police department.
El Rancho High Opens Renovated Gym, Breaks Ground on New Science Building
CUTTING THE RIBBON: Community leaders, elected officials and El Rancho Unified School District representatives gather for the grand opening of the newly renovated El Rancho High School gymnasium and groundbreaking ceremony for a new science building. The projects are part of the district’s continuing campus modernization efforts funded through voter-approved bond measures. Pictured left to right: Fred Zermeno, representative for State Sen. Bob Archuleta; Erik Lutz, Pico Rivera City Council member; Gustavo Camacho, Mayor of Pico Rivera; Hector LaFarga Jr., El Rancho Unified School District Board of Education president; Griselda Ortiz, representative for U.S. Rep. Linda Sánchez; John Contreras, El Rancho Unified School District trustee; Esther Mejia, El Rancho Unified School District vice president; Christine Saavedra, El Rancho Unified School District clerk; and Arlene Perez, El Rancho Unified School District trustee.
By Brian Hews
El Rancho Unified School District officials, students, parents and community leaders gathered last week at El Rancho High School to celebrate two major milestones in the ongoing transformation of the Pico Rivera campus: the opening of a newly renovated gymnasium and the groundbreaking of a new science building.
The dual ceremony highlighted the district’s continuing investment in modernizing school facilities through voter-approved bond funding and marked another step in a series of improvements underway at the school.
School Board President Hector LaFarga Jr. credited community support for making the projects possible.
“Today’s celebration is a testament to what we can accomplish together,” LaFarga said. “Our community stepped forward to support these bond measures, and because of that, we are transforming our schools.”
The renovated gymnasium will serve as a central gathering place for students, hosting athletic competitions, rallies, assemblies and community events. District officials said the upgraded facility is designed to support student activities while strengthening school spirit and campus pride.
Just outside the gym, district leaders and elected officials participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new science building that will expand science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) opportunities for students.
The new facility is intended to help prepare students for college and careers in growing technical and scientific fields while providing updated class-
Cerritos High Named a 2026 America’s Best Schools Award Winner
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Cerritos High School has been named a 2026 America’s Best Schools Award winner by the National Center for Urban School Transformation at San Diego State University, becoming one of just 13 schools nationwide to receive the honor.
According to the organization, a record number of schools applied for the award this year. Only 25 schools advanced to the Honor Roll, 17 were named finalists and 13 ultimately earned the America’s Best Schools Award.
representatives conducted an on-site visit to evaluate the school’s academic programs, student support systems, campus culture and leadership. The organization said Cerritos High stood out for its “culture, passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to students.”
room and laboratory space.
El Rancho High School Principal Kendall Goyenaga said the projects continue a broader effort to modernize the campus.
“This event marks another proud chapter in the continued transformation of El Rancho High School,” Goyenaga said. “The ribbon-cutting of our renovated gym and the groundbreaking of our new science building reflect our commitment to providing students with modern spaces where they can grow academically, athletically and personally.”
The improvements come roughly one year after completion of the school’s new sports complex and are part of a larger district strategy to upgrade facilities across the campus.
During the ceremony, Interim Superintendent Dora Soto-Delgado also outlined a vision for future improvements, including the potential construction of a new Performing Arts Center to replace the school’s aging Little Theater.
The proposed arts facility would require additional future bond funding and community support, but district officials said it represents the next phase of efforts to expand opportunities for students in performing arts programs.
“We are not just upgrading facilities, we are expanding what’s possible for our students,” Soto-Delgado said. “From athletics to STEM to the arts, we are building a campus that reflects their full potential.”
If completed, the science building and proposed performing arts center would further reshape the El Rancho High School campus as district leaders continue pursuing long-term modernization projects designed to serve future generations of students.
The recognition honors schools that demonstrate exceptional student achievement, strong school culture, effective leadership and a commitment to student success.
Cerritos High is the second ABC Unified School District campus to receive the award, following Gahr High School’s recognition in 2024.
“Congratulations to the students, families, teachers, and staff at Cerritos High School for earning the 2026 America’s Best Schools Award,” said ABC Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Gina Zietlow. “This recognition reflects what makes Cerritos High School, and all of our schools across the District, so special — a commitment to helping students succeed.”
As part of the selection process, National Center for Urban School Transformation
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Shine at Southern California Musical Theater Awards
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Students from Artesia, Cerritos, Gahr and Whitney high schools earned top honors at the Spirit of the MACY Awards on May 23, one of Southern California’s premier high school musical theater competitions recognizing excellence in acting, singing, dancing, technical production and overall stage performance.
The MACY Awards, presented annually by the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, evaluate dozens of high school productions from throughout the region and serve as Southern California’s official pathway to the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, commonly known as the Jimmy Awards, held each year in New York City.
Leading the district’s award winners was Nevaeh Salinas, who captured Best Actress for her portrayal of Penelope Pennywise in the ABC Unified School District’s production of Urinetown. Salinas will represent the MACY Awards and Southern California at the Jimmy Awards this June, where top student performers from across the nation compete and perform on a Broadway stage.
ABC Unified productions also re-
“I am incredibly proud of our students, educators, staff, and families for earning this prestigious honor,” said Cerritos High School Principal Dr. Crechena Wise. “At Cerritos High School, we live the ‘Gold Standard,’ which means showing up every day, giving our best effort, and supporting one another as a school community.”
The award adds to a growing list of honors for Cerritos High. Earlier this year, the school was named a California Distinguished School in recognition of its success in closing achievement gaps and improving student outcomes.
Cerritos High offers Advanced Placement courses, career pathway programs, athletics, arts programs, student leadership opportunities and a variety of extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for college and future careers.
School officials will be recognized at the 2027 America’s Best Schools Symposium in San Diego, where educators from across the country will learn about the programs and practices that contributed to the school’s success.
ceived significant recognition, with Urinetown and Whitney High School’s Grease both being named among the Top Ten Shows of the Year.
Additional honors included Best Large Ensemble for Urinetown, Best Large Ensemble Choreography for Grease, Best Comedic Actress for Jemiah Villasin as Hope in Urinetown, Best Male Dancer for Eric Sillas as Danny Zuko in Grease, and Best Male Cameo for Brendan Perry as Teen Angel in Grease.
Dozens of additional students from throughout ABC Unified earned Bright Spot, Achievement, Outstanding Achievement and Highest Achievement awards, recognizing individual performances and contributions both on stage and behind the scenes.
The strong showing highlights the district’s continuing success in performing arts education and underscores the talent found across ABC Unified’s theater programs. For many students, participation in the MACY Awards represents months of preparation, rehearsals and performances, culminating in recognition from theater professionals and arts educators from throughout Southern California.
With multiple productions earning top honors and one student advancing to the national stage, ABC Unified performers once again demonstrated why the district remains one of the strongest high school theater programs in the region.
CERRITOS HIGH was one of just 13 schools nationwide selected for the prestigious honor following an extensive application review and on-site visit process.
AAUW Academic Achievement Award Winners Honored in May
By Edna Ethington
The La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the American Association of University Women honored two outstanding Cerritos College students during its Academic Achievement Awards presentation held May 14 at the ABCUSD Adult School Auditorium.
Members and guests gathered for refreshments before the evening program, which recognized students for academic excellence, leadership and perseverance.
Joan Pylman, chair of the Academic Achievement Awards Committee, introduced the first recipient, Meera J. Parikh, winner of the 2026 Transfer Student Award.
Parikh, 20, earned a 4.0 GPA at Cerritos College while serving as first vice president of communications for the STEM Club and tutoring chemistry
students. She also volunteered in healthcare-related programs and community events, including research work at the Lundquist Institute involving CT scan data analysis.
A biology and pre-med major, Parikh plans to attend UCLA this fall with the goal of becoming a physician’s assistant.
Because Parikh was unable to attend the ceremony, Cerritos College Scholarship Relation Specialist Eric Calderon accepted the award and flowers on her behalf and read a thank-you letter from the student.
Committee member Christine Taxier then introduced Zaira Mora, recipient of the 2026 Re-Entry Student Award.
Mora, a 33-year-old first-generation college student and first-generation American, shared a story of overcoming significant personal and financial chal-
lenges while pursuing higher education. After being diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar disorder and major depression several years ago, Mora said she became determined to build a future in business and accounting.
Since enrolling at Cerritos College in 2024, Mora has earned a 3.84 GPA while participating in multiple academic support and leadership programs. She currently serves as president of the Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society and treasurer of the Future Business Leaders of America club.
Mora will graduate this spring with six associate degrees and plans to continue her education at Cal State Fullerton to pursue accounting and eventually become a Certified Public Accountant.
Both students received flowers and Academic Achievement Award certificates during the ceremony.
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SCAG Sustainability Awards recognize cities, agencies and organizations across Southern California for achievements in sustainability and environmental planning. Pico Rivera was recognized for climate leadership efforts tied to its Climate Action and Adaptation Plan adopted in January 2025, making it one of only three Gateway Cities municipalities to formally adopt a climate action plan.
“Winning the SCAG Sustainability Award for Climate Leadership is a testament to the City’s unwavering commitment to not just setting goals, but taking immediate, decisive action,” Pico Rivera City Manager Steve Carmona said. “Through the dedicated efforts of our City staff and the foundational role played by Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME),
we are actively shaping a sustainable, equitable future for all our residents.”
According to the city, the award recognized multiple programs and policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding environmental programs throughout Pico Rivera. Those efforts include PRIME’s Power Choice program, which provides residents access to solar and battery storage systems, expanded urban tree planting efforts and utility bill assistance programs for low-income residents.
The city also highlighted its Tree Adoption Program, funded through a $150,000 Bezos Earth Fund grant in partnership with the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps. Officials said the initiative resulted in more than 200 trees being planted citywide while also creating job training opportunities for local youth through the GreenWorks program.
Additional recognition came from Pico Rivera’s Youth Climate Ambassador initiative, which city officials said was designed to educate and develop future community climate leaders.
“Our ability to move quickly into implementation after adopting our Climate Action and Adaptation Plan has been the driving force behind our recent successes,” Carmona said. “We are incredibly grateful to be recognized and know that this is just the start for a cleaner and greener Pico Rivera.”
The city noted the SCAG recognition adds to several recent sustainability honors, including receiving the Platinum Energy Action Award from the Gateway Cities Council of Governments two consecutive years and earning a Gold designation from the national SolSmart program, the first Gateway City to receive that recognition. SCAG presented the awards during its 2026 Regional Conference and General Assembly held May 7 in Palm Desert.
AWARD: Zaira Mora, center, holding flowers and a certificate, Eric Calderon at right, and members of the AAA committee, left to right, Esther Aronson, Christine Taxier, Gail Ross, Ms. Mora, AAA Committee Chair Joan Pylman, Edna Ethington and Calderon.
Recall petitions are a powerful democratic tool in California, giving voters the ability to remove elected officials before the end of their terms. But as recall efforts continue targeting Cerritos Mayor Lynda Johnson and Councilman Frank Yokoyama over recent water rate increases, election law experts say residents should understand both their rights — and the risks — when signing petitions.
California law allows both volunteer and paid signature gatherers, known legally as “circulators,” to collect signatures for recall campaigns. Petition circulation itself is legal and common in California politics. But the system has also produced repeated allegations of fraud, forged signatures, misleading tactics, and even criminal investigations over the years.
Under California Elections Code §104, petition circulators must sign declarations under penalty of perjury stating they personally witnessed each signature and accurately recorded dates and circulation information.
State law also requires recall petitions to contain disclosure language informing voters whether petitions are being circulated by volunteers or paid workers and advising voters they may ask who is financing the campaign.
While California permits paid signature gathering, lawmakers and courts have debated for years whether paying circulators “per signature” creates incentives for abuse. Critics argue pay tied
directly to signature counts can encourage aggressive or deceptive practices designed to maximize pay rather than ensure legitimate voter participation.
Several legislative proposals in Sacramento have attempted to regulate the industry by requiring circulator registration, training, disclosure rules, or restrictions on per-signature compensation models. Some proposals advanced while others stalled.
California law prohibits a wide range of petition-related misconduct, including forging signatures, misleading voters about what they are signing, altering petitions, paying voters to sign, improperly filling in voter information, or falsely completing circulator declarations.
Courts have previously invalidated recall and initiative petitions where circulators improperly handled voter information or violated election procedures.
One recurring controversy involves outside firms hired to gather large volumes of signatures quickly for recalls and ballot measures. In recent years, multiple California counties and the Secretary of State have investigated allegations involving questionable signature gathering tactics.
In one widely reported recent case, California investigators reviewed allegations that paid petition circulators offered cash to houseless individuals in exchange for signatures and allegedly encouraged the use of false names and addresses. Other investigations around the country have involved forged voter information and identity misuse tied to petition drives.
Election officials say one important safeguard is that signatures are checked against official voter registration databases a tedious and expensive process that will, in the recall of Johnson and Yokoyama, be bankrolled by Cerritos
Artesia Cemetery District Honors Service and
MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE: More than 50 community members gathered at the Artesia Cemetery District’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation. Joining the observance were several local and regional dignitaries, including, from (l-r) Artesia City Councilmember Monica Manalo, Artesia Mayor Rene Treviño, former Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Reynaldo Rodriguez, Senator Tony Strickland District Representative Maddie MarksNoble, Trustee Mike Wada, Chair Allison Stewart, Vice Chair Mike Laughlin, Trustee Aurelia Palhinha, and Trustee Art Sanchez Jr. The ceremony recognized the sacrifices of America’s fallen service members while bringing together veterans, elected officials, community leaders, and residents in a shared moment of remembrance and gratitude.
taxpayers. A person signing a recall petition generally must be a registered voter living within the jurisdiction of the elected official being targeted.
For Cerritos residents, the Johnson and Yokoyama recall effort serves as a reminder that signing a petition is not simply a casual political gesture. A signature is part of an official election process governed by state law.
Election attorneys often advise voters to carefully read the petition title and
summary, ask whether the circulator is paid or volunteer, verify who is funding the campaign, and never allow someone else to fill out voter information on their behalf.
Whether residents support or oppose the current Cerritos recall effort, California election law is designed to ensure recall campaigns operate transparently and lawfully — and that voters understand exactly what they are signing.
the quarterfinal bug again, edged by Schurr in ninth
By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on X
For the second straight season and third in the last four, Artesia High’s baseball team found itself in the quarterfinals. But unlike last season’s 8-2 loss to Notre Dame High out of Riverside exactly a year to the date, or a 7-1 setback to Fillmore High in 2023, the Pioneers found themselves in a tussle with a chance to reach the semifinals for the first time since 1997 when that team fell to Canyon High 4-0 in the CIF-Southern Section Division III title game.
Artesia hosted Schurr High last Friday, a team whom the Pioneers blanked 3-0 in last season’s second round playoff game and was stymied by the pitching of Joey Amano for the better part of six innings. But in the top of the ninth inning, Liam Lu led off with an infield single, moved to second on an error and scored two batters later on a double by David Torres as the Spartans edged the Pioneers 2-1 in a Division 8 quarterfinal contest. Artesia ends the season at 12-16, the worst season-ending record for any Artesia baseball playoff team since the 2001 squad, coached by Scott Luke, wrapped up that season at 10-18 after a first round loss.
“Any game is winnable, but I knew it was going to be tough,” said Artesia head coach Jose Serrano. “I know last year we beat them, but they’re not a bad team. They didn’t quit either. I knew it was going to be a game where it was going to be one or two hits here and there going our way. Unfortunately, today we didn’t have the guys step up and be the guy.
“In any sports that you play, you need a hero,” he continued. “You need a guy who can get that winning base hit, the winning shot, the winning
touchdown. In any sport you need that guy and honestly, the whole year has been like a broken record player.”
It’s not like the Pioneers didn’t make things interesting throughout the contest. They had at least a runner reach base in every inning except the ninth, and in every frame except the second, sixth, and eighth, Artesia was staring at a two-out situation be - fore someone reached base.
The Spartans struck first in the top of the second when junior Jorge Vidal walked Javon Bryant to lead off the frame and hit Lu on the next pitch. Following a strikeout, Bryant moved to third on a fielder’s choice from Torres and came home on a throwing error. After that, Vidal settled down to retire 16 of the 21 batters, allowing a pair of hits and walking one in the process. In all, he went seven innings, throwing 95 pitches, striking out four, walking two and yielding a pair of hits.
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Getting to the CIF-Southern Section baseball semifinals is tough for anyone, especially in Division 1 and going against the top-ranked team in the state, fifth in the nation is even tougher. But La Mirada High was going head to head against St. John Bosco High last Saturday afternoon with a trip to the semifinals at stake.
“He was our closer the past two years, and then midway through this year, he asked me to be a starter,” said Serrano of Vidal. “From day one against [John] Glenn, I saw something in him that [told me] he was going to be my ace, and he led this team after that and became our ace, and he showed it in this game.”
The Matadores were last in the semifinals two seasons ago, but head coach Jimmy Zurn knew it would take a great effort by his team, which many had doubted because of the senior talent from a season ago. La Mirada was mired in a tie game until the top of the seventh inning when the Braves got a run-scoring, first pitch double from Jaden Jackson, followed by a one-ball, two-run home run from James Clark as the Matadores fell 5-2, ending the season, for now, at 24-8. Zurn and his team will have to wait to see if La Mirada gets a berth in the CIF Southern California Regionals.
“There is zero sadness,” said Zurn. “Let’s call it what it is. There weren’t a lot of people who gave us a chance, and it’s 2-2 going to the seventh. Who’s got it better than us at La Mirada? This place was packed, and it was electric, and it’s because of these guys. I told them that’s what they accomplished this year, and it was standing room only. Their backs were against the wall, and they could feel it. I just couldn’t be happier for our kids. Kudos to them, but La Mirada baseball is right there with Bosco.”
ning as Clark homered to the right field corner with one out and Jack Champlin singled to left with two outs to bring in Moises Razo. After that, Corns, who was removed in the next inning, and senior Jacob Oropeza retired 15 of the next 20 batters, allowing four more hits, walking one and not allowing a runner to get past second base. It was their pitching that gave the Matadores a chance to get back in the contest, and they were halfway there once the first inning had been completed. On the second pitch that he saw from Julian Garcia, junior second baseman Michael Burgueno doubled to center, moved to third on a sacrifice from senior shortstop Jesse Colon and came home on a double from freshman third baseman Blake Barberena.
Two innings later, senior right fielder Aaron Sykes led off with a single to center, advanced on a wild pitch, stole third and came home on a throwing error. After that, it was all Garcia, who retired 10 in a row and 14 of the last 15 he faced. The only blemish in that stretch was a two-out walk to senior catcher Justin Torres in the sixth inning.
In that start against Glenn High on Mar. 31, Vidal threw a complete game, two-hitter in a 3-0 victory to give Artesia its third win in 13 games. His second win was a 16-0 conquest against Whitney High on Apr. 17, pushing the Pioneers to four games under .500. His previous start was a complete
La Mirada’s Adams, Hilliard give Ortega early cushion in victory
By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on X
La Mirada head coach Brent Tuttle has never been to the CIF-Southern Section semifinals, having fallen in the quarterfinals three times and the first round at home twice since 2018. But he has always said that it’s not about him; it’s all about the players.
After the fourth-seeded Matadores knocked off Etiwanda High 3-1 last Thursday in a Division 1 quarterfinal contest, La Mirada moved on to the semifinals for the first time since 2016, and it was a freshman and a junior at the top of the lineup that provided the offensive fireworks while another junior was doing her thing in the circle, as she has done all season.
it to the farthest I’ve ever [been] in CIF.”
Freshman left fielder Alanna Adams, one of four ninth graders whom Tuttle has inserted into the lineup virtually every game, went two for two and scored twice in the leadoff spot while Hilliard also went two for three and drove in all three runs, two with Adams on base.
“I’ve been fortunate as a player to win [a CIF title] in basketball as a player and I’ve been fortunate at Chino Hills to win one as a coach and be on that staff,” said Tuttle. “I can just contribute my feelings as a player and as a coach and…I enjoy their success. Let them enjoy it and it is what it is. I don’t control it; we put them in the lineup, and we have a really good team here. Let them do what they do.”
“I’m super excited,” said junior shortstop Reese Hilliard. “I’ve been kicked out in the first round and kicked out in the third round, but now I’ve made
For added measure, junior pitcher Alison Ortega did her thing, striking out 11 and yielding a pair of hits.
‘I’m so excited because this is obviously my first year here and being able to go [to the semifinals] as a freshman is really important to me, especially because I’m leadoff,” said Adams. “So I kind of set the tone for the game.”
“We go as Alana goes,” said Tuttle. “If Alana gets on, then you have the Hilliard sisters coming right back up and it’s going to be a tough inning for you, and she knows that. So she’s been great for us all year. I think in the last game, we were struggling, and she was three for four with two doubles. Alana gets the job done.”
After a perfect top of the first inning from Ortega on 10 pitches and a pair of strikeouts, Adams didn’t waste much time with her performance as she laced a two-strike pitch from Mya Coleman just inside the first base line for a triple. Four pitches later, Hilliard grounded out
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La Mirada softball to play for program’s second divisional title, faces JSerra
By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff
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La Mirada High has always had a solid softball program worthy enough to play for a CIF-Southern Section championship. But recently, the Matadores have been snakebitten in the Division 1 playoffs, falling in the second round twice and the first round twice since 2021 before advancing to the quarterfinals last season.
But last Saturday’s 5-1 road win over La Habra High assured the fourth-seeded Matadores a chance to win the school’s second softball title. That night will come on Friday when La Mirada (26-4) will face JSerra Catholic High (24-8) in the championship game at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine.
“They’re not demons; they’re just learning experiences,” said La Mirada head coach Brent Tuttle of the recent playoff outcomes. “Like I was just saying to these kids, everybody at the beginning of the year…said we were rebuilding, and [we] weren’t going to be who we were. But these kids… we started four freshmen and they’re tough. They’re not fazed, and it’s just about this time of the year, they’re playing together and they’re inspired.
“It wasn’t our best game hitting, but they did what they had to do and gritted it out,” he continued. “When you have [junior pitcher] Alison [Ortega] in the
“A trip to the semis against the defending D-1 champs; state champs and we were neck and neck,” said Zurn. “Obviously at that point, we needed a hit here, a hit there and they got the big hit, and we didn’t. But if you would have told me you’re going to be 2-2 going to the seventh with Bosco today, would you take that? I would say every single day and twice on Sunday.”
Garcia tossed 82 pitches, had three perfect innings and struck out 13 of the 26 batters he faced.
“He’s good; he’s an elite pitcher, and it was just a grind out game,” said Zurn. “The fact that we got their [bull] CIF-SOUTHERN
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circle doing what she did…the whole scouting report was don’t pitch to the leadoff [batter]. But we went after her Alison paints corners, and she did a really good job.”
After a 10-0 loss to Los Alamitos High in the second game of the season on Feb. 21, the Matadores won their next eight games by a combined score of 70-4, then won nine straight games before Warren High snapped that streak on Apr. 14 with a 5-1 victory. La Mirada enters the title game having won eight of its last nine contests, falling to Gahr High 9-7 on May 5. Despite the setbacks to Gahr and Warren, the Matadores still won the
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game, three-hitter against Banning High on May 14 to begin the playoffs.
Offensively, the Pioneers got one runner to second through the first four innings until senior center fielder Emmanuel Rocha singled to the right field gap and scored when senior shortstop Devon Torrez reached on an error. After that, the Pioneers had four baserunners with none getting to third.
“It’s tough; it’s tough when you have a guy at second base with two outs and a base hit wins the ballgame going to the semis and it doesn’t happen,” said Serrano.
He was referring to the sixth inning when senior catcher Adrian Romero led off with a single to center but was unable to advance as the next three batters were out by way of a sacrifice, a flyout and a strikeout. In the seventh, Rocha singled with two outs and stole second and Torrez was hit by a pitch. But a strikeout ended that threat. Then in the eighth, Vidal beat out an infield hit with one out and stole second where he was stranded. Of the 10 baserunners Artesia had, only Rocha was able to get past second. He was two for four while senior third baseman Ivan Rodriguez, Torrez, Romero and Vidal all collected a hit apiece.
“They showed a lot of fight today and I have to give it to them,” said Serrano of his team. “We didn’t quit. It was amazing to see that; it was amazing to see guys who wanted it. Like I said, it came down to who wanted to be a hero, and unfortunately, we didn’t have that today.”
Of the eight seniors on the team, all but two were in the in the starting lineup. Next season, the Pioneers will be situated in a more formidable league of five teams that will include former Suburban League rivals Bellflower High and Norwalk High along with Oxford Academy and Whittier High.
“It’s exciting; it’s exciting to see something change,” said Serrano. “The 605 League was a great league. Nothing against Cerritos or Oxford, but it was a good, consistent league. I think every year it was something different. But changing the league up, I’m looking forward to it.”
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to plate Adams. In the next inning, senior designated player Bettie Mae Acevedo beat out an infield single and scored on a two-out double from Hilliard.
Two innings later, it was the Adams-Hilliard combination again as Adams was hit by a pitch with two outs, stole second, went to third on a throwing error and scored the eventual game clincher on Hilliard’s single to the right field gap on a full count.
“I was honestly just thinking put the ball in play,” said Hilliard. “I knew anywhere I hit it she would be able to score. But mainly, I wanted to hit it to the right side, maybe right side in the air to the outfield so she could tag up.”
Hilliard came into the game second on the team with a .565 batting average and right behind her is Adams, who was batting .442. In fact, Adams is trying to follow in her sister’s footsteps as Savannah Adams, who played for Tuttle from 2018-2021, was also a .400 hitter.
“Coming into this year, I knew that I would be playing,” said Adams. “I just didn’t expect to be [the leadoff hitter] and doing as well as I am right now.”
“After the first couple of preseason games, we knew she would slide right in, and that just gives us another spot before Reese and [junior] Riley [Hilliard] come up,” said Tuttle. “It was a done deal right at the beginning. We knew that these freshmen were going
to be talented and if they buy into what we’re doing, and our style of softball, we were going to be really good.”
With Adams and Reese Hilliard taking care of the offense, that was more than enough for Ortega, who had not allowed anyone to get past first base until Dailynn Battee led off the sixth with a single to right, moved to third on a double from Karrington Bennett and came home on a sacrifice fly from Amani McField. How dominant was Ortega? She was ahead 0-1 eight times and 0-2 nine times.
“She’s just tough, and a lot of times, you don’t even think she knows it,” said Tuttle. “Her and Riley are really gelling; me and Riley are gelling. I’ll call the pitches in, and Riley is happy. And then there’s situations sometimes I’ll call it in, and she doesn’t want it. I trust Riley in certain situations, and we’ll do that. I think the two of them are really gelling and it’s going to be fun because we get them all back next year.”
“I couldn’t be prouder of her,” said Adams. “She’s really just amazing; a great player and we all love her so much.”
Riley Hilliard, in the first, and freshman center fielder Milani Cruz, in the sixth, accounted for the other two hits the Matadores would collect.
La Mirada would knock off La Habra High 5-1 last Saturday, advancing to the program’s sixth championship game, but first since 2011. The Matadores, who have allowed four runs in four playoff games and outhit their playoff opponents 34-18, will face JSerra High for the Division 1 title.
“Honestly, the whole year we’ve talked about being one way, and that’s basically doing everything one way; practicing one way and basically just giving it our all no matter what,” said Adams.
“I just think it’s the best competition and every single team that you play can go either way,” said Reese Hilliard on playing in Division 1. “Just attacking early; getting runs early in the game is really important and that’s what we did today.”
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Gateway League, once again showing that it’s one of the toughest leagues in the Southland.
Ortega has been the heart and soul in the circle, posting a 20-2 mark with a 1.05 earned run average. She has struck out 161 batters in over 139 innings and has recorded seven shutouts in 22 starts. With numbers like that, the Matadores don’t need much offensive help, but it doesn’t hurt that the team is batting .361 and has a trio of starters batting well over .400.
Junior catcher Riley Hilliard leads the team with a .568 batting average with 46 hits, 33 runs batted in, 14 doubles and 10 home runs while her older sister by 30 seconds, Reese Hilliard, the team’s shortstop, is batting .567 with 55 hits, 39 runs, 38 RBI, 13 doubles and seven home runs. After that, freshman left fielder Alanna Adams, in the leadoff spot, is batting .435 with 40 hits, 14 RBI and five triples.
Three other starters are batting over .300 while two consistent starters are hitting at least .253 and eight players have combined to smack 37 home runs.
La Mirada is 1-5 in the championship game, knocking off Quartz Hill High 2-0 to claim the 1991 3-A title under the tutelage of former head coach Krystal Meier. Three years before that, the Matadores fell to Kennedy High 1-0 in the 3-A championship game. Most recently, La Mirada lost consecutive Division III championship games to Pacifica High in 2003 (9-3) and the next season, 4-1.
La Mirada was also on the south end of a 5-1 decision to Camarillo High in the 2011 Division 2 title game.
“I just play one game at a time,” said Reese Hilliard after the quarterfinal win against Etiwanda High on May 21. “We had to worry about Etiwanda before we worry about La Habra. I think that’s what we have to do in order to be successful.”
JSerra, which was established as a high school in 2003 and first played softball in 2005, knocked off the division’s number two team and perennial powerhouse Norco High 2-0 in the semifinals to reach the program’s second straight championship game. The Lions batted .272 as a team and are led by sophomore Annabel Raftery (.429, 45 hits, 21 RBI, 19 runs, 15 doubles and 12 home runs) and senior Zena Edwards (.395, 34 hits, 23 RBI, 22 runs, seven home runs and six doubles). One other player has topped the .300 mark, and that is freshman Magenta De Arte, who has a .330 average with 31 hits, 21 RBI, 11 doubles and a pair of home runs.
Senior Liliana Escobar is the ace in the circle as she brings a 17-5 record into the final game of the season with a 1.25 ERA and 252 strikeouts in 146 innings.
La Mirada is 4-3 against JSerra since 2008 and last played the Lions on Mar. 7 in the Dave Kops Tournament of Champions in Bullhead City, AZ. There, the second place team from the Trinity League came away with a 5-2 victory, handing Ortega her first loss of the season. The Hilliard sisters each had a pair of hits with Riley Hilliard driving in both runs. The Lions scored three runs in the bottom the first inning and added solo tallies in the third and fourth before the Matadores scored their two runs in the sixth. Also in that game, Escobar and pitcher Abby Ford each struck out eight batters and yielded two hits.
The Hilliard sisters, Ortega and senior Bettie Mae Acevedo are the only La Mirada players to have faced JSerra before this season. On Feb. 10, 2024, Reese Hilliard went two for three, scored a run, walked once and had a double and Ortega faced 10 batters in an inning, allowing one hit and throwing 10 pitches in a 7-1 victory.
Later that season, in a Division 1 first round home game, the Matadores had a 2-0 advantage heading into the top of the seventh before the Lions scored three runs to eliminate the Matadores from the postseason. The Hilliard sisters each went one for four, accounting for half the hits La Mirada got.
BASEBALL
Norwalk High’s bid to reach the CIF-SS finals ended this past Tuesday with a 3-0 loss to South El Monte High in the Division 7 semifinals. The Lancers, who finished in third place in the Mid-Cities League and were the second-ranked team in the division, wrap up the 2026 campaign at 18-8. Since 2023, the Lancers have been bounced out of the playoffs in the quarterfinals twice and the semifinals once while compiling a record of 6139. Before 2023, it took the program nine seasons to win 65 games.
TRACK AND FIELD
A trio of area athletes, all competing in field events, saw their seasons come to an end in the Masters Meet last Saturday at Moorpark High. In the girls pole vault, Valley Christian High junior Celia Polk had a mark of 10’2”, which was five inches short of her qualifying mark from the previous week.
In the shot put, V.C. junior Micah Carter threw for a distance of 42’ 6 ½” while in the discus, La Mirada senior Daniel Morales had a distance of 169’
3”, which was nearly four feet farther than the mark he had the previous week.
SWIMMING
At the CIF Swimming and Diving state championships at Clovis West High on May 16, senior Kayla Han of La Mirada and senior Andrew Vet and junior Anthony Dornoff of Cerritos High helped their respective schools finish within the top quarter of all the state schools. Han finished in third place in the 200-yard IM with a time of 1:58.44 and won the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:45.90, picking up 40 points as the Matadores finished in 23rd place out of 97 schools.
In the boys 200-yard IM, junior Anthony Dornoff finished in third place with a time of 1:47.10 while senior Andrew Vet claimed 10th place with a time of 1:50.32. Dornoff also came in seventh place in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:26.05 as the Dons picked up 42 points, good for 19th place out of 108 schools.
pen up because he was getting close… he was really good today. Obviously, he’s one of the top arms in this division, if not the top arm. I don’t think he’s given up two runs in a game this year. So, kudos to our hitters.
“In a game like that, when runners are going to be at a premium, and it was premium for them…let’s not kid ourselves,” he later said of the pitching. “Oropeza held them down and really exposed a lot of those hitters. Runners were premium for them. Unfortunately, they got a leadoff hit in the seventh, a sacrifice over and like I said, they got the hit.”
Since playing in the 2007 Division III championship game, the Matadores have reached the semifinals three times (2014, 2019 and 2024), and the quarterfinals three times (2010, 2013, 2016). Overall, the program is 16-14 in the playoffs since that 2007 trip to the finals.
“I think it’s pretty simple,” said Zurn. “Don’t doubt us; we’re not going anywhere. We have good players now; we’re going to have good players in the future, just like the ones we’ve had in the past. Don’t ever sleep on us.”
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The Tax Collector will record a Notice of Power to Sell unless the property taxes are paid in full or the property owner initiates an installment plan of redemption, as provided by law, prior to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, when the right to initiate an installment plan terminates. Thereafter, the only option to prevent the sale of the property at public auction is to pay the taxes in full. The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the tax collector’s power to sell, but it terminates at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, on the last business day before the scheduled auction of the property by the Tax Collector.
The Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC) will furnish, upon request, information concerning making a payment in full or initiating an installment plan of redemption. Requests must be made at 225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, California 90012. For more information, please visit our website at ttc.lacounty.gov or contact TTC at (213) 974-2111. The amount to redeem the property, in United States dollars and cents, is set forth in the listing opposite each parcel number. This amount includes all defaulted taxes, penalties, and fees that have accrued from the date of tax-default to the date of Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 14th day of April, 2026.
ELIZABETH BUENROSTRO GINSBERG TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION
The Assessor’s Identification Number, when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the Assessor’s Office, 500 West Temple Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, California 90012.
The real property that is the subject of this notice is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2023 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
2851 $21,160.62 EL GRAN TORINO CORPORATION C/O C/O JOSE HERNANDEZ SITUS:8828 ALONDRA BLVD BELLFLOWER CA 90706-4302 AIN: 7107-020-006
2869 $93,197.11
URIHAN LLC SITUS:5601 SOUTH ST LAKEWOOD CA 907131303 AIN: 7165-014-001 2870 $12,110.06
ESCALANTE,MARIA C TR ET AL MARIA C ESCALANTE TRUST AND CHAVEZ,ANGEL I SITUS:5746 ROCKET ST LAKEWOOD CA 90713-1040 AIN: 7165-014-020
2871 $15,017.75
ESCALANTE,MARIA C TR ET AL MARIA C ESCALANTE TRUST AND CHAVEZ,ANGEL I SITUS:5756 ROCKET ST LAKEWOOD CA 90713-1040 AIN: 7165-014-022
PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2021 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
2781 $596.00
WHITE,DUNAY A SITUS:9118 HEGEL ST BELLFLOWER CA 90706-4218 AIN: 6271-004-027
2782 $103,390.15
VASQUEZ,LUPE G AND VASQUEZ,RAYMOND SITUS:15536 LEAHY AVE BELLFLOWER CA 90706-3810 AIN: 6274-025045 2783 $3,743.93
VEGA,MARCOS AND ADRIANA M SITUS:14706 RYON AVE BELLFLOWER CA 90706-3035 AIN: 6277-022-011
2784 $52,801.16
DKD LLC SITUS:9033 SCOTT ST BELLFLOWER CA 907062835 AIN: 6278-003-016
2836 $5,785.63
GARCIA,JESUS D AND MARTHA SITUS:10215 BEACH ST BELLFLOWER CA 90706-6019 AIN: 7017-028-006
2837 $16,160.05
ELLIS,PATRICK A AND ELLIS,PAUL J SITUS:18811 DANIELLE AVE CERRITOS CA 90703-6006 AIN: 7024-014-046
2838 $76,617.17
NAMBA,NANCY SITUS:11215 CAROLYN PL CERRITOS CA 90703-5562 AIN: 7034-006-043
2840 $86,065.13
KUO,LING C TR LING C KUO TRUST SITUS:17812 GRIDLEY RD ARTESIA CA 90701-3944 AIN: 7035-008-031
2841 $2,356.93
VALDOVINOS,ALBERTO SITUS:11631 206TH ST LAKEWOOD CA 90715-1304 AIN: 7059-016-012
2842 $54,314.62
MEDINA,JOSE R SITUS:22321 JOLIET AVE HAWAIIAN GARDNS CA 90716-1431 AIN: 7069-022-042
2843 $3,188.85
SOVEREIGN VENTURES INC SITUS:22424 DEVLIN AVE HAWAIIAN GARDNS CA 90716-1346 AIN: 7069-025-019
2844 $7,603.18
GOLDEN RULE LENDING LLC AIN: 7069-028-037
2848 $17,935.71
MAGRAS,PETER TR PETER MAGRAS TRUST AND MAGRAS,PETER SITUS:9257 HARVARD ST BELLFLOWER CA 90706-4461 AIN: 7105-028-001
2849 $7,306.78
HERRERA,CHARLES AND RAMIREZ,YVONNE SITUS:8829 WALNUT ST BELLFLOWER CA 90706-5520 AIN: 7107-007-
007 2850 $12,585.78
LOPEZ,PATRICIA ET AL LOPEZ,RAMON SITUS:8726
DUNBAR ST BELLFLOWER CA 90706-4310 AIN: 7107-017-
019 2867 $15,261.44
BOMBARDA,RAQUEL G TR RAQUEL G BOMBARDA TRUST
SITUS:5607 ESQUIVEL AVE LAKEWOOD CA 90712-1443 AIN: 7157-003-030
2868 $7,745.92
REYES,JOSE R AND SOLFIA S SITUS:2415 DOLLAR ST
LAKEWOOD CA 90712-2116 AIN: 7157-018-025
2872 $11,705.24
BEAUDOIN,JEANNE M SITUS:5548 AUTRY AVE LAKEWOOD CA 90712-2018 AIN: 7171-015-010
2873 $26.23
LEYBA,NANCY S TR NANCY S LEYBA TRUST SITUS:5203
ADENMOOR AVE LAKEWOOD CA 90713-1807 AIN: 7173-
003-029
2874 $61,450.35
MARSH,GARY R SITUS:5705 DEL AMO BLVD LAKEWOOD CA 90713-2309 AIN: 7173-019-040
2875 $18,412.43
ABESAMIS,LETICIA D AND ABESAMIS,JOSE G SITUS:6042
SOUTH ST LAKEWOOD CA 90713-1312 AIN: 7174-006-019
2876 $1,615.93
ROSTOCIL,AMANDA SITUS:6326 CAPETOWN ST
LAKEWOOD CA 90713-1703 AIN: 7174-020-014
2877 $10,264.41
BRADFORD,PATRICIA A CO TR BRADFORD FAMILY TRUST
SITUS:5112 FANWOOD AVE LAKEWOOD CA 90713-1920
AIN: 7174-026-011
2878 $33,581.52
WATERMAN REILLY,DENISE TR DENISE WATERMAN
REILLY TRUST SITUS:4513 LOMINA AVE LAKEWOOD CA
90713-2544 AIN: 7175-031-012
2879 $196.66
STRISTMAN,PETER AND HOLLY SITUS:4549 RADNOR AVE
LAKEWOOD CA 90713-2550 AIN: 7175-032-004
2880 $63,284.04
BATES,BRANDY SITUS:6225 DEL AMO BLVD LAKEWOOD CA 90713-1904 AIN: 7176-011-026
2881 $33,672.94
LITMAN,DIANE SITUS:6112 WARWOOD RD LAKEWOOD CA
90713-3137 AIN: 7185-005-012
PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2022 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR
2021-2022
2847 $5,795.27
TORRES,BERNARDO AIN: 6278-013-013
2900 $377.91
HAMILTON,THOMAS P AIN: 7028-010-039
2906 $14,635.58
URIARTE,FERNANDO J AIN: 7061-007-021
2927 $93,833.38
BELLART LLC SITUS:17428 BELLFLOWER BLVD
BELLFLOWER CA 90706-6604 AIN: 7161-008-009
2929 $1,259.78
BELLFLOWER JOINT VENTURE LP SITUS:17230
LAKEWOOD BLVD BELLFLOWER CA 90706-6222 AIN: 7162016-052
PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2020 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
2845 $12,029.37
MIRANDA,GLORIA SITUS:15103 CABELL AVE BELLFLOWER CA 90706-3718 AIN: 6274-021-027
2846 $9,895.41
YOUNG,PATRICIA TR YOUNG FAMILY TRUST SITUS:9544
HEINER ST BELLFLOWER CA 90706-3060 AIN: 6277-014-006
2895 $4,349.88
ILAO,JOEL M AND SHERYL TRS ILAO FAMILY TRUST
SITUS:13711 ALDERTON LN CERRITOS CA 90703-2333 AIN:
7005-018-067 2898 $10,820.75
MCKAY,DANA SITUS:17811 NEWBROOK AVE CERRITOS CA 90703-8945 AIN: 7022-008-011
2899 $6,998.55
KIM,JIN H SITUS:13118 DESTINO PL CERRITOS CA 907038607 AIN: 7027-003-009
2901 $1,258.91
RINCON,ELIJIO A SITUS:12022 183RD ST ARTESIA CA
90701-5705 AIN: 7040-007-018
2903 $10,117.20
MEDINA,ALFREDO N SITUS:19103 ALLINGHAM AVE
CERRITOS CA 90703-6406 AIN: 7049-011-016
2904 $55,768.38
SAAVEDRA,MARITZA SITUS:11080 GONSALVES PL
CERRITOS CA 90703-6463 AIN: 7049-017-005
2905 $14,209.05
BELCHER,MARGARET J TR MARGARET J BELCHER
TRUST SITUS:20408 CLARKDALE AVE LAKEWOOD CA
90715-1409 AIN: 7058-005-008
2907 $2,028.32
TAUTOLO,FAILAUTUSI SITUS:12507 GRADWELL ST
LAKEWOOD CA 90715-2315 AIN: 7066-007-029
2908 $15,372.79
BARCELO,SONIA B SITUS:22124 CLARKDALE AVE
HAWAIIAN GARDNS CA 90716-1229 AIN: 7069-004-034
2909 $3,004.35
MACEDO,SERGIO SITUS:12110 221ST ST HAWAIIAN
GARDNS CA 90716-1558 AIN: 7069-012-059
2913 $85,956.91
FIVE GOLDEN STAR LLC SITUS:8740 PARK ST
BELLFLOWER CA 90706-8804 AIN: 7107-005-010
2915 $32,346.64
QI,LUO SITUS:16672 BELLFLOWER BLVD BELLFLOWER CA
90706-5419 AIN: 7109-013-067
2916 $20,474.64
ALVAREZ,JAMES W SITUS:17046 CLARK AVE BELLFLOWER CA 90706-5756 AIN: 7110-020-003
2926 $7,351.96
SMART,RUTH ET AL SMART,MARGUERITE SITUS:2712 E
56TH WAY LONG BEACH CA 90805-5110 AIN: 7157-010-003
2928 $54.78
BARRAZA,ESTHER AND BARRAZA,JOSIE M SITUS:9312
ROSE ST BELLFLOWER CA 90706-6424 AIN: 7162-003-013
2930 $25,674.36
PISONERO,CRAIG A TR CRAIG A PISONERO TRUST
SITUS:6143 COLDBROOK AVE LAKEWOOD CA 90713-1027
AIN: 7165-023-047
2932 $16,116.98
TELLES,STEVEN J AND DENISE SITUS:5619 HAZELBROOK AVE LAKEWOOD CA 90712-1811 AIN: 7170-019-004
2933 $127.95
JONES,MARIA C ET AL HARMS,CHRISTOPHER K
SITUS:5755 DEL AMO BLVD LAKEWOOD CA 90713-2309
AIN: 7173-019-030
PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2017 FOR TAXES,
ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR
2016-2017
2902 $3,890.51
PATEL,SWETA S TR SWETA S PATEL TRUST SITUS:11228
AGNES ST CERRITOS CA 90703-6502 AIN: 7049-005-013
2914 $16,455.41
ARMENTA,JESUS G C/O C/O CHARLES M GREEN
SITUS:8824 BURTON ST BELLFLOWER CA 90706-4306 AIN: 7107-019-004
2931 $29,473.49
ZAMPA,FRED D AND DEBORAH L SITUS:5840 PREMIERE AVE LAKEWOOD CA 90712-1313 AIN: 7167-013-005
PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2016 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 2935 $213.17
MARTINEZ,ROBERT AND SHELLY SITUS:3843 SNOWDEN AVE LONG BEACH CA 90808-2228 AIN: 7185-022-028
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CITY OF LA MIRADA
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 6:30 p.m. on June 9, 2026, the City of La Mirada will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget. The public hearing will be held in City Council Chambers at 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California 90638.
All interested persons will be given an opportunity to comment on this item at the public hearing. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City prior to the hearing, mailed to 13700 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, California 90638, Attention: City Clerk. Please reference hearing title and date of hearing in any correspondence.
If you wish to challenge the above in court, the challenge will be limited only to those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing described in this notice.
The agenda report for this item will be available at 5 p.m. on June 4, 2026, and a copy may be obtained. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 943-0131.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Published at La MIrada Lamplighter 5/29/26
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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Artesia will hold a Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers of Artesia City Hall, located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, at 7:00 pm on Monday, June 8, 2026, to consider the following:
Project Description: Case No. 2025-18 is a Planning Commission recommendation to the City Council to approve a Zoning Text Amendment and Design Review for a property located within the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan area and identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 7040-017-001, 7040-017-002, and 7040-017-008. The Zoning Text Amendment proposes a site-specific amendment to Article 48 (Mixed-Use Overlay Zone) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code by adding Section 9-2.4807(c)(7) to establish a maximum residential density standard of twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre for the subject properties. The associated Design Review application requests City Council affirmation of the Planning Commission’s approval to demolish twenty-one (21) existing residential units and construct a new two-story, twenty-two (22) unit apartment building within the Artesia Downtown Specific Plan (ADSP) area.
Project Location: (Assessor’s Identification Numbers: 7040-017-008 and 7040-017-0001 and 02)
Applicant: Venkatesh Koka.
CEQA: Staff has determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 – In-Fill Development Projects), as the project is consistent with applicable general plan and zoning regulations, occurs within city limits on a site of less than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses, and can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
Planning Commission Action: On May 19, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, approved a corresponding Design Review application to to demolish twenty-one (21) existing residential units and construct a new two-story, twenty-two (22) unit apartment building, and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve a Zoning Text Amendment t to establish a maximum residential density standard of twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre for the subject properties.
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 City Council at or prior to the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and express their opinion on the matters
Paul Bollier, Community Development Director
Phone: 562-865-6262 Ext. 200 or 224
Email: Planning@cityofartesia.us
Published at Los Cerritos Community News 5/29/26
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
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 @ 562652-9228. 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 310-8344560.
Iron Bedroom Furniture Set — Elegant high-quality 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 heavyduty 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 and transport. Location:
CITY OF LA MIRADA NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
Notice is hereby given that the City of La Mirada Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limit as provided in Article XIIIB of the California Constitution is available for review in the Finance Department, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California. The Appropriations Limit may be examined at La Mirada City Hall on weekdays, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Published at La Mirada Lamplighter Newspaper 5/29/26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL CASE NO. 1019
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 859
ZONE VARIANCE CASE NOS. 94 & 95
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Fe Springs will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following:
DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL CASE NO. 1019: To construct a new 1,025 square-foot drive-through building within the MU-D, Mixed Use-Design, Zone
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 859: To establish, operate and maintain a drivethrough beverage establishment
ZONE VARIANCE CASE NOS. 94 AND 95: To deviate from the MU Zone development standards for setbacks and frontages, respectively
PROJECT LOCATION: 11701 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670
APPLICANT: Core States Group on behalf of Dutch Bros LLC
CEQA STATUS: The Planning Commission will determine whether the project qualifies for a categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 – Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines.
THE HEARING will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Fe Springs in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to participate in the Public Hearing and express their opinion on the item listed above. Please note that if you challenge the aforementioned item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the Public Hearing, or in written correspondence to the office of the Commission at, or prior to the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC COMMENTS may be submitted in writing to the Community Development Department at City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 or e-mail the Planning Commission Secretary, Esmeralda Elise, at esmeraldaelise@santafesprings.gov
Please submit your written comments by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the Planning Commission meeting. You may also contact the Community Development Department at (562) 868-0511 ext. 7550.
FURTHER INFORMATION on this item may be obtained from Alejandro De Loera, Associate Planner, via e-mail at alejandrodeloera@santafesprings.gov or by phone at: (562) 868-0511 ext. 7358.
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: 562652-9228.
OEM 5 lug Cadillac CTS rims in near mint condition for Sale. Asking $150.00 for the set. If interested please reply via email to set up a day/time for viewing. lanreb1@yahoo. com
Two kid’s bikes, one for boys and one for girls. $20.00 each. Email: Heleon2k@ yahoo.com
Furniture: Two recliners (like new). Color: Light tan. $30.00 each Email: heleon2k@yahoo.com
Day bed (like new). $50.00
Consists of two twin sized mattresses Email: Heleon2k@yahoo.com
ABC
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
At the Board Meeting of June 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom-16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, the Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding the LCAP and the Budget of the District for the fiscal year 2026-2027, prior to Final Adoption as required by Education Code Section 42103. The proposed budget will be on file and available for public inspection at the following location should members of the public wish to review the budget prior to the public hearing.
Location: ABC Unified School District 16700 Norwalk Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/29/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 26-1075-JY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s),
The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: 11312 SOUTH STREET, CERRITOS, CA 90703
by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE
The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: JOO HO CHA AND/OR ASSIGNEE,
CERRITOS,
90703 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, LEASEHOLD INTERESTS, ALL TRANSFERABLE PERMITS AND LICENSES, AND ALL INVENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE and are located at: 11312 SOUTH STREET, CERRITOS, CA 90703
CA 90005 and the anticipated sale date is JUNE 16, 2026
The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided]
The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is:
Dated: 5-22-26
BUYER: JOO HO CHA AND/OR ASSIGNEE
ORD-5235268 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 5/29/26
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. 26NWCP00194 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS
ELENA
HELEN ROBLES. THE COURT ORDERS
if any, why the petition for change of name should
persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the
change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to
without a hearing. Court date JULY 17, 2026, at the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS
12720 NORWALK BLVD SOUTHEAST DISTRICT COURT HOUSE. A HEARING will be held JULY 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM., DEPT. L, ROOM 506. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19/26
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
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/22 and 5/29/26
CITY OF PICO RIVERA CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 (AB 2561) COMPLIANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Pico Rivera City Council in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561). This legislation requires local agencies to present an Annual Local Public Employee Vacancy Report, the purpose of which is to provide transparency on job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts and strategies.
WHEN: June 9, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 6615 Passons Boulevard Pico Rivera, CA 90660
This item has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. Upon review, CEQA does not apply to this item because there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional environmental review is needed at this time.
PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER wishing to observe the meeting may do so in the following ways:
(1) City’s Official You Tube Channel – youtube.com/cityofpicoriveraofficial
(2) Submit a written comment at www.pico-rivera.org.
(3) Email public comments to publiccomments@pico-rivera.org prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting
(4) Attend the Public Hearing in person
Copies of all relevant material are available to the public for review in the Human Resources Department at City Hall, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California, 90660. Please contact Narek Katabyan, Senior Analyst at (562) 801-4396 for additional questions.
If you challenge the consideration or adoption of the proposed applications 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 correspondence delivered to the City of Pico Rivera City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.
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 the City Clerk’s 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 5/29/26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PRELIMINARY (PROPOSED) BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Pico Rivera City Council to receive and consider all evidence and reports relative to the application described below:
WHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 6615 Passons Boulevard Pico Rivera, CA 90660
TELEPHONE: (562) 801-4389
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers for the purpose of discussing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Preliminary (Proposed) Budget for the City of Pico Rivera.
Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, copies of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Preliminary (Proposed) Budget, shall be available for public review Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the City Clerk’s office located in City Hall, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, California 90660. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Administrative Services (Finance) staff at (562) 801-4392.
PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER may participate in the following ways:
(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3;
(2) City’s website at https://bit.ly/picorivera-ctv3live.
(3) Email public comments to publiccomments@pico-rivera.org prior to 4:00p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please provide your full name and reference this subject matter: “Public Hearing – Fiscal Year 2026-27 Preliminary (Proposed) Budget”.
(4) Attend the Public Hearing in person.
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 the City Clerk’s 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 5/29/26
CITY OF PICO RIVERA CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 200 AMENDING PICO RIVERA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18 ZONING CODE, CHAPTERS 18.18. GENERAL SITE STANDARDS, 18.19. OFF- STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS AND 18.22. STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL USES AND ACTIVITIES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Pico Rivera City Council to consider an ordinance amending the Pico Rivera Municipal Code (noted above). The ordinance amends the Zoning Code to comply with Assembly Bill 2632 by establishing operational standards for thrift stores to address potential impacts and making minor revisions to improve clarity and consistency throughout the zoning code.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 6615 Passons Boulevard Pico Rivera, CA 90660
The proposed ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3), a project is exempt from CEQA where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER wishing to observe or comment may do so via:
(1) TV: Channel 3
(2) Online: https://bit.ly/picorivera-ctv3live
(3) Email: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 before 4:00 p.m. publiccomments@pico-rivera.org
(4) City Hall: Public Hearing
Copies of all relevant material and project specifications are available for public review at City Hall in the Community & Economic Development Department, 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California. For additional information please contact Estefany Franco, Planner at 562-801-4026.
If you challenge the consideration or adoption of the proposed applications 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 correspondence delivered to the City of Pico Rivera City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. *************************************************************************************************
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 Cynthia Ayala 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 5/29/26
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:
How to Claim:
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
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
NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY
NO. 7471
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, PICO RIVERA LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Pico Rivera Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 (hereinafter referred to as the "District"), and initiated proceedings for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") that provides for the levy and collection of assessments by the County of Los Angeles for the City of Pico Rivera to pay the maintenance and services of all improvements and facilities related thereto;
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the establishment of the assessments and to prepare and file an Engineer's Annual Levy Report (hereinafter referred to as the "Engineer's Report") with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act, and the provisions of the California Constitution, Article XIII D; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 has been prepared and filed with the City Clerk and has been presented to the City Council for review and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera as follows:
SECTION 1 The City Council hereby declares that it is its intention to seek the annual levy of the District pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District boundary and any territories annexed thereto, and to levy and collect special benefit assessments on all such land to pay the costs of the operation, maintenance, and servicing of lighting, landscaping, and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto.
SECTION 2 The Engineer’s Report as presented has been reviewed by the City Council, and based on this review the City Council hereby makes the following determinations:
a. The District improvements and zones described in the report are substantially the same as those improvements and zones previously approved and adopted by the City Council.
b. The costs and expenses of providing the improvements have been budgeted for each of the District zones and the proportionate special benefit derived by each individual parcel assessed has been determined in relationship to the entirety of those costs and expenses.
c. The proposed assessments do not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on each parcel.
d. Only the special benefits have been assessed and a contribution has been made from City funds in the amount that exceeds any reasonable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large.
e. The assessments do not exceed the maximum annual assessments previously approved by property owners within the District and authorized to be levied for the District and the zones therein.
SECTION 3 The Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as presented is hereby approved for content and it is the intention of the City Council to levy and collect the proposed assessments so described for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
SECTION 4 The proposed improvements within the District include the maintenance, operation, and the furnishing of services and materials for public lighting facilities including, but not limited to, street lights and safety lights at intersections; and landscaped areas including open space areas, parkways, slopes and medians within the public rights-of-way including, but not limited to, trees, shrubs, turf and other ornamental vegetation, drainage and irrigation systems, and other appurtenant facilities. The Engineer’s Report, as ordered by previous Resolution, provides a full description of the improvements and the assessments connected therewith for the District.
SECTION 5 The boundaries of the District are within the boundaries of the incorporated City Limits of the City of Pico Rivera, within the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is designated as Pico Rivera Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1. The District and Zones within the District are fully described in the Engineer's Report.
SECTION 6 The proposed assessment for each parcel within the District shall be calculated in accordance with the method of apportionment established for the District and shall not exceed the assessment rates and annual inflationary adjustment approved by the property owners in accordance with the California Constitution, Article XIII D. The method of apportionment and the proposed assessment rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are documented in the Engineer’s Report, reviewed and approved by the City Council at the annual Public Hearing set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 7 The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public Hearing concerning the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22625 of the Act and California Constitution, Article XIII D, Section 4(e).
The City shall give notice of the time and place of the Public Hearing by posting a copy of this Resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the Council for the posting of notices and by publishing this Resolution in a local newspaper pursuant to applicable Government Code as outlined in Chapter 3, Section 22625 of the Act. At the Public Hearing, all interested persons shall be permitted to present written and/or oral testimony.
SECTION 8 Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as feasible, in the City Council Chambers, located at 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this resolution, and it shall thereupon be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND PASSED this 28th day of April, 2026.
Gustavo V. Camacho, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RESOLUTION NO. 7474
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE PARAMOUNT/MINES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, PART 2 OF DIVISION 15, OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE HEARING ON OBJECTIONS THERETO
WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Pico Rivera Paramount/Mines Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (hereinafter referred to as the "District"), and initiated proceedings for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highway Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") that provides for the levy and collection of assessments by the County of Los Angeles for the City of Pico Rivera to pay the maintenance and services of all improvements and facilities related thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pico Rivera, as follows:
SECTION 1. The boundaries of the District are the boundaries of Tract Map No. 52915 and Tract Map No. 53042, both lying within the boundary of the City of Pico Rivera.
SECTION 2. That in order to maintain public landscaping within the District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, it is the intention of the City Council to levy and collect assessments pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highway Code) for the maintenance and servicing of landscaping within street medians and parkways.
SECTION 3. That reference is hereby made to the Report of the Engineer on file with the City Clerk and available for public inspection for a detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the Assessment District, and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.
SECTION 4. The afore-referenced Engineer’s Report analyzed District needs, associated costs, the benefit to properties within the District and determined that the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 assessment need should be based in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such properties.
All benefiting properties, including public agencies, will be assessed their proportionate share of the costs of the District.
SECTION 5. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council hereby fixes Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Pico Rivera City Hall Council Chambers, located at 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, California, as the time and place for hearing protests or objections to the proposed improvements, and to the levy and collection of the proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard.
Pursuant to the 1972 Act, protests may be in writing or oral. Written protests must be filed with the City Clerk, or any person having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of the protest prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. Any such protests shall state all grounds of the objection, and if filed by the property owner, shall contain a description sufficient to identify their property.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall cause notice of the hearing to be given by causing this Resolution of intention to be published and posted in the manner required by the 1972 Act.
SECTION 7. The Mayor is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution indicating the City Council’s approval.
SECTION 8 The City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this resolution, and it shall thereupon be in full force and effect.
NOES: None Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/29/26 Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will
Louise Eteuati Mauro Tejeda Krister Castro Isaiah Gallegos
The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/29/26
CITY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SANTA FE SPRINGS ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD) PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY HEARING NO. 1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Financing Authority (“PFA”) of the City of Santa Fe Springs will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following:
SANTA FE SPRINGS ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (EIFD):
Consideration of the proposed formation of the Santa Fe Springs EIFD and review of the draft Infrastructure Financing Plan (“IFP”), prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.63. The proposed EIFD will provide a financing mechanism to support public capital facilities and infrastructure of communitywide significance that promote economic development and enhance quality of life within the district and surrounding areas. The EIFD will be funded through property tax increment revenues and will not increase property taxes.
PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed EIFD encompasses approximately 745 acres within the City of Santa Fe Springs, representing approximately 13% of the City’s total land area, including multiple non-contiguous sites throughout the City.
APPLICANT: City of Santa Fe Springs
CEQA STATUS: The Public Financing Authority will consider whether the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., § 15000 et seq.) Section 15060(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). .
THE HEARING will be held before the Public Financing Authority in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
This Public Hearing is the first of two required public hearings. At this hearing, the PFA will receive written and oral comments and may take action to modify or reject the draft IFP. If not rejected, a second public hearing will be scheduled and duly noticed.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to participate in the Public Hearing and express their opinions regarding the proposed EIFD and draft IFP. Each landowner and resident within the proposed EIFD boundaries has the right to submit written or oral protest prior to the close of the second public hearing.
PUBLIC COMMENTS may be submitted as follows:
•In Person: Attend the Public Financing Authority hearing at City Hall, Council Chambers, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
•Written Comments: Submit via email to claudiajimenez@santafesprings.gov, by mail to ATTN: Claudia L. Jimenez, 11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, or in person at the City Clerk’s Office. Please reference “Santa Fe Springs EIFD” in all correspondence
FURTHER INFORMATION including the draft IFP, draft Boundary Map, and Resolution of Intention are available online at: https://www.santafesprings.gov/city_council/city_council_commissions___committees/ agendas_and_minutes/enhanced_infrastructure_financing_district_public_financing_ authority.php or at City Hall, City Clerk’s Office.
This notice is provided pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.66.
Published: May 8, May 15, May 22, and May 29, 2026.
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/26
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR
NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION Made pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3381
Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC) Sections 3381 through 3385, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California, has been divided and distributed to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County.A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers.
NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TO SELL TAXDEFAULTED PROPERTY Made pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3361 Notice is hereby given that the following parcels listed will become subject to the tax collector’s power to sell on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, by operation of law.The real property taxes and assessments on the parcels listed will have been defaulted five or more years, except for:
1. Nonresidential commercial parcels, as defined in R&TC Section 3691, which will have been defaulted for three or more years, 2. Parcels on which a nuisance abatement lien has been recorded, which will have been defaulted for three or more years.
The Tax Collector will record a Notice of Power to Sell unless the property taxes are paid in full or the property owner initiates an installment plan of redemption, as provided by law, prior to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, when the right to initiate an installment plan terminates.Thereafter, the only option to prevent the sale of the property at public auction is to pay the taxes in full.
The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the tax collector’s power to sell, but it terminates at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, on the last business day before the scheduled auction of the property by the Tax Collector.
The Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC) will furnish, upon request, information concerning making a payment in full or initiating an installment plan of redemption.Requests must be made at 225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, California 90012.For more information, please visit our website at ttc.lacounty.gov or contact TTC at (213) 974-2111. The amount to redeem the property, in United States dollars and cents, is set forth in the listing opposite each parcel number.This amount includes all defaulted taxes, penalties, and fees that have accrued from the date of tax-default to the date of Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.Dated this 14th day of April, 2026.
ELIZABETH BUENROSTRO GINSBERG TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR COUNTY OF LOS
PARCEL
The
parcel on the map page or in the block.The Assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the Assessor’s Office, 500 West Temple Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, California 90012.
The real property that is the subject of this notice is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows:
PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2021 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 2197 $16,895.51
ARREOLA,MIGUEL AND ARMIDA SITUS:289 SIMMONS AVE MONTEBELLO CA 90640-1519 AIN: 5249-008-010 2816
$36,365.30
SARKISOV,MICHAEL AND MARIAN SITUS:408 N 6TH ST MONTEBELLO CA 90640-4208 AIN: 6346-002-003 2817
$86,406.44
ESPINOSA,MIKE AND PEGGY TRS ESPINOSA FAMILY
TRUST SITUS:417 CALLE CINCO MONTEBELLO CA 906405652 AIN: 6349-029-028 2818 $524.77
PUCCIO,VICTOR M AND VAZQUEZ,ERIKA A SITUS:557 CALLE CIELO MONTEBELLO CA 90640-5523 AIN: 6350026-020 2819 $2,144.29
PEREZ,LINO V JR AND PALMA,LAURA R SITUS:852 S MONTEBELLO BLVD MONTEBELLO CA 90640-5929 AIN: 6352-019-002
PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2022 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
2874 $18,757.63
MANSAH PROPERTIES INC C/O STEVEN S MANOOKIAN
SITUS:301 W WHITTIER BLVD MONTEBELLO CA 906405323 AIN: 6349-003-019 2875 $9,837.50
MANSAH PROPERTIES INC C/O STEVEN S MANOOKIAN
SITUS:401 W WHITTIER BLVD MONTEBELLO CA 906405231 AIN: 6349-004-016
PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2020 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 2176 $25,105.04
CHAVEZ,EMILY A TR APARICIO FAMILY TRUST SITUS:773
KEENAN ST MONTEBELLO CA 90640-1509 AIN: 5249-005028 2177 $4,542.06
ALVIDRES,SAMMY P AND CYNTHIA C SITUS:338
TWICKENHAM AVE LOS ANGELES CA 90022-2329 AIN: 5249-018-021 2194 $10,843.85
MOUNGAIN,ANN TR ANN MOUNGAIN TRUST SITUS:841
FINDLAY AVE MONTEBELLO CA 90640-1546 AIN: 5267-015011 2195 $457.48
MEDINA,PATRICIA Y AND MEDINA,BRANDIS A SITUS:725
LEONARD ST MONTEBELLO CA 90640-1515 AIN: 5267018-032 2196 $38,294.76
URIBE,JAYE M SITUS:528 N GARFIELD AVE MONTEBELLO CA 90640-1611 AIN: 5268-028-013
2197 $38,481.65
THROPAY,JOHN AND MARICELA TRS THROPAY TRUST
SITUS:120 W BEVERLY BLVD MONTEBELLO CA 90640-4305
AIN: 5269-012-051 2202 $17,560.99
YBANEZ,HUGH C ET AL COROMINAS,CRISTINA N
SITUS:248 E BEVERLY BLVD NO F MONTEBELLO CA 90640-
7009 AIN: 5278-027-070
2876 $10,049.81
KIM,JIYOUNG SITUS:832 ALOE PL MONTEBELLO CA 906405125 AIN: 6350-018-081
2879 $5,972.31
GARCIA,MANUEL AND MAGDALENA TRS GARCIA FAMILY
TRUST SITUS:733 ALBEE ST MONTEBELLO CA 90640-6102
AIN: 6352-002-037 CN127382 616 May 22,29, 2026
TAKE NOTICE that the Bellflower City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706 to consider issuing one Cannabis Business Permit to operate a cannabis dispensary with delivery at:
• Conditional Use Permit Location No. CU-CAN 17-13 at 8846 Alondra Boulevard; or •Conditional Use Permit Location No. CU-CAN 17-14 at 9535 Artesia Boulevard
Both locations have City-issued Conditional Use Permits for cannabis use.
Pursuant to the authority and criteria of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an environmental assessment was conducted for this project. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, §15000, et seq.) the City determined that the applications for the CBP consist of a request to operate a business in existing commercial buildings and therefore meet the definition for classes of projects exempt from additional environmental review under CEQA Guidelines §15301 (Existing Facilities) and §15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
The City of Bellflower invites members of the public to review and comment on this item. Copies of the staff report and supporting documents regarding this matter may be inspected by the public on the City’s website at www.bellflower.ca.gov, or by appointment in the City Clerk’s Office at Bellflower City Hall, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, California; telephone number (562) 804-1424, extension 2220. All written comments concerning this may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706; or by email at cclerk@bellflower.ca.gov.
If you wish to challenge this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or before the Public Hearing.
MAYRA
OCHIQUI, CITY CLERK
Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 5/29/26
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GALE ANN JOHNSON aka GALE A. JOHNSON
Case No. 26STPB05171 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GALE ANN JOHNSON aka GALE A. JOHNSON
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sydney Hamman in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sydney Hamman 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 June 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 418 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner: TROY WERNER ESQ
GRACE LIM-AYRES ESQ THE WERNER LAW FIRM 27433 TOURNEY RD STE 200 SANTA CLARITA CA 91355 CN127092 JOHNSON May 22,29, Jun 5, 2026
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., 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: CATHERINE GRANT WIEDER ESQ SBN 105714 LAW OFFICES OF CATHERINE GRANT WIEDER 3223 E BROADWAY LONG BEACH CA 90803 CN127459 WAKUMOTO May 22,29, Jun 5, 2026
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., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the
