AG Bonta’s Blackjack Ban at Cardrooms: The Latest Move in a Decade of Pay-to-Play With Tribal Casinos
California’s justice chiefs keep shuffling the same deck—tribal donors win, city cardrooms lose, and working communities pay the price.
By Brian Hews
For nearly a decade, California’s top law enforcement office has quietly worked both sides of the gambling table—taking millions from tribal casinos while punishing the legal cardrooms that sustain local cities.
First, it was Xavier Becerra. Now, it’s Rob Bonta.
Both attorneys general accepted major tribal campaign donations and then issued Bureau of Gambling Control regulations that crippled cardrooms—destroying jobs, choking off city revenue, and protecting tribal casino monopolies in the process.
Los Cerritos Community News first exposed this pattern in February 2020, when an LCCN investigation revealed that Becerra’s campaign and political committees had accepted more than $792,000 from tribal casino interests be-tween 2016 and
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2019. Public filings showed five and six-figure contributions from the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, and other tribal casino operators.
Just months later, Becerra’s Bureau of Gambling Control began issuing “emergency” regulations—crafted behind closed doors—that upended decades of stable, legal cardroom rules.
His directives redefined traditional games, restricted third-party player systems, and handed California’s gambling market back to tribal casinos.
The result was exactly what his donors wanted: the tribes kept their monopoly on house-banked casino games, while local cardrooms were pushed toward insolvency.
At the time, LCCN documented the stakes clearly. California’s cardrooms directly supported more than 32,000 jobs statewide, generated $500 million in state and local taxes, and created over $2.3 billion in economic activity in Los Angeles County alone.
Cities like Commerce, Bell Gardens, and Hawaiian Gardens
[ See BLACKJACK, page 15 ]
Finally Tears Down
Terminal 5 — After Only a Few Decades of Talking About It
LAX tears down aging Terminal 5 to make way for a state-of-the-art rebuild ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, promising faster travel, cleaner design, and smarter connections.
By Brian Hews
Los Angeles International Airport is closing Terminal 5 for a full-scale demolition and rebuild, marking one of the most significant steps in its decades-long modernization effort ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. The closure begins October 28, with construction expected to continue through 2027. The project is part of Los Angeles World Airports’ massive $30 billion Capital Improvement Program, which aims to transform LAX from a patchwork of aging terminals into a streamlined, world-class hub ready for international attention.
Terminal 5 has a long history at LAX. It first opened in 1962 and was home to Western Airlines before Delta took over following their 1987 merger. Over the years,
the terminal has served millions of travelers and housed several airlines, including Northwest and JetBlue. Despite renovations in the 1980s and 2010s, much of the facility still reflects mid-century design and infrastructure. Before this new closure, Terminal 5 had seen a $229 million modernization that added a new ticketing lobby, improved baggage claim areas, and introduced nearly twenty new restaurants and retail outlets. Yet the aging structure could no longer meet modern passenger or security needs, leading to the decision to rebuild it entirely.
According to airport officials, the new Terminal 5 will feature cutting-edge design focused on passenger comfort, energy efficiency, and technology integration. The plan includes a complete overhaul of ticketing, security, and baggage systems; expanded seating and gate areas; and improved accessibility features. It will also directly connect to LAX’s long-anticipated Automated People Mover, a driverless train system linking terminals, parking facilities, and the new Metro rail
[ See LAX, page 4 ]
By Brian Hews
Cerritos continued its proud tradition of supporting local Marines with the 17th Annual 1st Combat Engineer Battalion (CEB) Golf Classic, held October 18 at Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course.
Organized by the 1st CEB Adoption Committee, the tournament brought together community members, veterans, and sponsors for a morning of camaraderie and fundraising. Registration began at 7 a.m., followed by a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. The two-person team scramble format kept play lively, and golfers wrapped up with lunch, an awards ceremony, and a raffle at 12:30 p.m.
Proceeds from the event benefited Marines and their families stationed at Camp Pendleton. Since the City of Cerritos formally adopted the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion on November 11, 2007, the nonprofit adoption committee has worked tirelessly to provide morale support, emergency aid, and family-assistance programs. Contributions to the group are tax-deductible under its 501(c) (3) status.
The 1st CEB, a unit of the 1st Marine Division, plays a vital role in military engineering operations, including construction, route clearance, and field support. The annual golf tournament has become the committee’s signature fundraiser and one of the community’s most anticipated fall events.
Local sponsor and Cerritos former Mayor George Ray coordinated this year’s event and encouraged early registration through gray@lefiell.com. The tournament once again showcased Cerritos’ continuing commitment to those who serve and the city’s long-standing bond with the Marines of the 1st CEB.
Santa Fe Springs Resident Catches
Historic Shohei Ohtani Home Run Ball
Baseball fans across the country are still shaking their heads and saying, “Did that really just happen?” Shohei Ohtani put on a performance for the ages, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a commanding sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series—striking out ten batters and smashing three home runs in a single night.
That third homer—the one that sealed Ohtani’s already mythical evening—didn’t just clear the fence. It found its way straight into the hands (well, mostly the chest) of David Flores, a lifelong Santa Fe Springs resident and die-hard Dodger fan.
Flores and a friend were enjoying a perfect night in the pavilion: blue skies fading into a glittering Los Angeles skyline, a Dodger Dog in one hand, maybe a churro in the other, and no idea they were about to enter baseball folklore. When Ohtani launched his third rocket of the night, the
ball tore through the October air and smacked Flores square in the chest—proof that sometimes, being in the right seat hurts a little, but it’s worth it.
David Flores is Santa Fe Springs through and through. As a kid, he joined the city’s boxing program and played for the Norwalk–Santa Fe Springs Saints before attending both Santa Fe High and Saint Paul High, where he suited up for football. These days, he trains professional fighters and mentors local youth at Elite Boxing Gym, right in his hometown.
His dedication to helping others embodies the grit and community pride that define Santa Fe Springs. One of his longtime mentors, Angel Molina, said it best:
“David represents what Santa Fe Springs is all about— dedication, pride, and giving back,” Molina said. “We’re incredibly proud of him and thrilled that he experienced such a once-in-a-lifetime moment.”
MERITORIOUS: with the Laker Girls are Councilmembers Jennifer Hong and Sophia Tse, Meritorious Marine Corporal Samantha Phillips, and Cerritos Mayor pro tem Lynda Johnson. Courtesy city of Cerritos.
SANTA FE SPRINGS resident David Flores proudly holds the Shohei Ohtani home run ball that rocketed into his chest during the Dodgers’ historic playoff win.
LCCN Staff Report
A 60-Year Legacy of Learning: The Story of ABC Unified School District
LCCN Staff Report
The ABC Unified School District’s history is one of growth, innovation, and community. What began as three small rural school districts serving the dairy towns of southeast Los Angeles County evolved into one of California’s most respected public school systems, known for academic excellence and cultural diversity.
The story began in the early 1960s when three local districts—Artesia, Bloomfield, and Carmenita—each operated their own elementary schools. As dairy farms gave way to suburban neighborhoods, residents realized the need for a modern, unified district that could meet the educational demands of a rapidly growing population.
In 1965, voters in the three districts approved unification, creating the ABC Unified School District—its name derived from the first letters of Artesia, Bloomfield, and Carmenita.
The new district quickly became a cornerstone of local identity. As communities such as Cerritos, Artesia, and Hawaiian Gardens grew, ABCUSD became the unifying thread connecting families across city lines.
By the 1970s, ABCUSD had earned recognition for innovation
and fiscal stability. High schools like Artesia, Gahr, and Cerritos built reputations for academic achievement, performing arts, and athletics. Elementary and middle schools expanded to meet enrollment demands, and the district launched adult education and vocational programs to support lifelong learning.
The 80s & 90s brought demographic change. Immigrant families from Asia and Latin America moved into Cerritos, Lakewood, and Norwalk, drawn by ABCUSD’s quality schools.
The district became one of the most diverse in California, serving students from dozens of language and cultural backgrounds.
Partnership and collaboration also became part of the district’s DNA. Teachers, administrators, and parents worked side by side to maintain high standards for all students. The ABC Federation of Teachers and district leaders developed a model of labormanagement cooperation that gained national recognition.
Entering the 21st century, ABCUSD embraced modernization. Classrooms transitioned from chalkboards to smart boards, and digital literacy became a core skill. Magnet and specialized programs expanded opportunities in science, technology, arts, and language immersion. The district’s commitment to equity and inclusion continued to set it apart.
A major milestone came with Measure BB, a voter-approved bond that funded nearly $260 million in school upgrades. Many of the district’s campuses dated
back to the 1950s and 1960s; Measure BB allowed ABCUSD to replace aging facilities, improve safety, and introduce new technology. The creation of the ABC Education Foundation in 2010 strengthened ties between the district and the community. The foundation provides grants, scholarships, and program support, ensuring that students continue to benefit from enrichment opportunities.
Today, ABCUSD serves approximately 18,000 students across more than 30 campuses in Artesia, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, and portions of Lakewood and Norwalk.. Thousands of dedicated educators and support staff continue the mission that began in 1965: to provide every student with a world-class education.
As ABC Unified celebrates its 60th anniversary, it reflects on a legacy of excellence and resilience. From its beginnings amid dairy farms to its current status as a nationally recognized district, ABCUSD remains a testament to what can be achieved when a community believes in its schools.
The district’s story is ultimately about people—teachers who inspire, parents who volunteer, and students who go on to shape their world. For 60 years, ABC Unified has stood for opportunity, partnership, and promise. And as it looks ahead to the next 60, that promise remains steadfast: to serve, support, and educate every child who walks through its doors.
ARTESIA - Rooted in farming and dairies, the Artesia School District opened early classrooms by the 1890s, grew during the postwar boom, and in 1965 unified with neighbors, forming ABC Unified’s backbone.
BLOOMFIELD began with a rural one-room school serving dairy families near Cerritos. As population surged mid-century, the district expanded, then joined Artesia and Carmenita in 1965 to create ABC Unified. Carmenita
CARMENITA grew from a small elementary district on the Artesia–Norwalk plain, opening modern buildings during 1930s. After postwar growth, it unified with Artesia and Bloomfield in 1965, establishing ABC Unified.
Lakewood Approves Construction Management for Palms Park Upgrades
The Lakewood City Council has approved an agreement for construction management and labor compliance services to guide long-awaited improvements at the Palms Park Community Center.
The project is part of the City’s ongoing facility improvement program funded by Measure L, the local sales tax measure approved by voters more than five years ago.
The Palms Park project will be one of the first major community center upgrades under the program, designed to enhance amenities and ensure long-term use for residents.
To make sure the project runs smoothly and cost-effectively, the City conducted a competitive selection process to hire a qualified firm to oversee construction and ensure compliance with all labor requirements.
The Council’s action not only authorizes construction management for Palms Park but also establishes an on-call contract to streamline similar projects in the future.
“Having the right team in place helps make sure our community projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the high standards our residents expect,” said City Manager Thaddeus McCormack.
Lakewood Halloween Carnivals on Oct. 31
Lakewood’s traditional Halloween Carnivals are back, offering fun and safety for youngsters on the year’s spookiest night.
Special carnival activities are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Biscailuz, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks. Each park will have a special theme.
“Haunted houses” for little ghosts and goblins to venture inside will be available at Bolivar, Del Valle, Palms and San Martin parks.
There will be inflatable attractions at Mayfair Park for an additional fee. For information, call the park nearest you or City Hall at 562-866-9771, ext. 2408.
Rotary Shrimp Boil
Draws 200 Guests, Raises $6,000 for Local Projects
By Brian Hews
The inaugural Shrimp Boil & Benefit proved to be a sizzling success, drawing more than 200 guests for a night of food, fellowship, and community spirit.
Presented by the Cerritos-Artesia Rotary Club, the event offered an all-you-can-eat feast featuring shrimp prepared Cajun-style or in garlic butter, along with corn, potatoes, sausage, pulled pork sliders, beer, wine, and lemonade. Guests also enjoyed a lively atmosphere with music, a raffle, and an auction that kept the energy high throughout the night.
Auction items included a signed Kobe Bryant floor piece, a signed Mike Tyson glove, and a signed Cristiano Ronaldo Sports Illustrated cover. In addition, more than 20 raffle prizes were donated by generous local businesses and community members, showcasing the area’s strong support for local causes.
Organizers reported that the benefit raised nearly $6,000, which will go directly toward community projects.
“The turnout and support were beyond our expectations,” said one organizer.
“It shows how much people care about giving back.”
Platinum sponsors included Athens Services and L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn; Gold sponsors included the city of Artesia, Wallis Bank, Reli CR&R, Ashoka the Great, Riaz Surti; Silver sponsor was Cane’s.
Los Cerritos Community News served as the exclusive media sponsor for the evening.
The event was held at the Artesia DES Portuguese Hall, where attendees enjoyed good food, music, and fellowship.
Plans are already underway for next year’s fundraiser, scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, once again at the Portuguese Hall.
With the success of its first year, the Shrimp Boil & Benefit is poised to become a cherished community tradition.
GUESTS enjoy food, music, and fellowship inside Artesia DES Portuguese Hall during the inaugural Shrimp Boil & Benefit presented by the Cerritos-Artesia Rotary Club.
Queen Mary Honors Veterans With Free Entry November 11
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Long Beach, CA – The Queen Mary will once again open her decks this Veterans Day for a special day of gratitude honoring those who have served our nation. On Tuesday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., veterans, activeduty service members, and their families will receive free admission to the historic ship for a celebration filled with remembrance and appreciation.
“We are honored to once again open our decks to the men and women who have served our country,” said Steve Caloca, Managing Director of The Queen Mary. “As a war veteran herself, the Queen Mary proudly welcomes fellow veterans and their families aboard for a day of reflection, gratitude, and celebration. It’s a privilege to create a meaningful day filled with special programming that reflects our deep gratitude for their service and sacrifice.”
Guests will enjoy a wide range of family-friendly events, including meet-and-greets with the ship’s Captain
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connection. The redesign will also strengthen the flow between Terminals 4, 5, and 6, allowing for easier transfers and shared resources among airlines.
During construction, the airlines currently operating in Terminal 5 are relocating to maintain service continuity. JetBlue Airways will move to Terminal 1 on October 21, Spirit Airlines will shift to Terminal 2 on October 22, and American Airlines operations will be temporarily consolidated into Terminal 4 beginning October 28. Passengers are urged to check itineraries carefully and allow extra time at the airport during the transition, as traffic detours and temporary
and officers, arts and crafts, letterwriting stations for active troops, and live entertainment featuring patriotic performances by the USO Girls.
Admission also grants access to several of the ship’s most famous spaces, including the Churchill Exhibit, Engine Room, Ship Model Gallery, The Wheelhouse, and The Shipyard. Visitors may also extend their stay with dining experiences, guided tours, or cocktails at the historic Observation Bar.
“The Queen Mary’s legacy of service as a troopship during World War II connects her deeply to this day of remembrance,” Caloca added. “It’s an honor to celebrate side by side with those who have shared in that same spirit of duty and resilience.”
Veterans can reserve complimentary tickets for themselves and their guests by visiting the Queen Mary Veterans Day Celebration website. More information on this event and other upcoming programs can be found at queenmary. com/whatsondeck or by following @ TheQueenMary on social media.
signage will be common across the central terminal area.
The rebuild of Terminal 5 is also designed with sustainability and safety in mind. Plans call for energy-efficient systems, solar infrastructure, and modern materials that reduce environmental impact while cutting long-term operating costs. Once completed, the terminal will feature improved emergency systems, upgraded communication networks, and larger security checkpoints to speed up screening and boarding. The design reflects the airport’s goal of creating a more seamless, high-capacity environment capable of handling future growth while providing travelers with a calmer, more organized experience.
LAX officials say the project represents
Cerritos’ Digital Community Services Program Debuts
Ahead of the first digital edition of the City of Cerritos’ Community Services Program, residents are invited to subscribe to receive the newsletter in their email inbox. Visit the News Signup page and select the Community Services Program topic.
Residents are also invited to subscribe to receive the City’s other digital newsletters including City News, Library News, and Lifelong Enrichment.
The City ended its print newsletter in August and has transitioned to multiple digital newsletters that are emailed to subscribers. The Community Services Program and other digital newsletters are also published on the City’s website, cerritos.gov. For more information, please contact the Communications and Marketing Division at (562) 916-1320.
La Mirada’s Red Ribbon Week Promotes Living Drug Free
Red Ribbon Week will be observed the week of October 27 through October 31 at La Mirada schools. Red Ribbon Week serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.
“Red Ribbon Week educates children about the harmful effects of drug use and promotes living drug free,” says Safety Education Officer Mary Cipres.
The Public Safety Team is proud to support the weeklong celebration and will be attending Red Ribbon rallies at La Mirada schools. The rallies help raise awareness of the harmful effects of drugs.
Students and adults are highly encouraged to make a commitment to living drug free. For more information on Red Ribbon Week, contact the La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station at (562) 902-2986 or visit cityoflamirada.org.
more than just a facelift; it’s an investment in keeping Los Angeles competitive among the world’s major airports. As one airport executive put it, the closure of Terminal 5 is “a pivotal moment in our journey to deliver a world-class airport experience.” When the new terminal opens before the 2028 Olympics, it will join recent improvements such as the Midfield Satellite Concourse and the Automated People Mover to redefine how passengers move through one of the busiest airports on earth. For now, travelers can expect the usual mix of traffic cones, detours, and construction noise—a small price to pay for what promises to be a major leap forward in the city’s long-awaited airport transformation.
VETERANS can reserve complimentary tickets for themselves and their guests by visiting the Queen Mary Veterans Day Celebration website.
If You’re Against Antifa, You Might Be a Fascist (Or Just Really Confused)
Somewhere in America, irony is being held without bail. The Republicans, in a breathtaking act of semantic gymnastics, has declared war on people whose very name means “anti-fascist.”
Let’s clear something up: Antifa is not an organization. There are no meetings, no headquarters, no bake sales. It’s an ideology — a loosely shared belief that fascism is bad and should be opposed. Yet to hear some Republicans tell it, Antifa is a secret army of shadowy radicals plotting the downfall of suburbia from their parents’ Wi-Fi networks.
Kristi Noem recently warned that “this network of Antifa is just as sophisticated as MS-13 … they are just as dangerous.” Which is quite a statement, considering most Antifa adherents can’t even coordinate a carpool, let alone a continental conspiracy.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump announced, “We will be very threatening to Antifa,” before signing an order to officially label them a terrorist group. Imagine that: threatening violence against people accused of being violent, all in the name of peace. Orwell would blush.
Pee Wee German a.k.a.Stephen Miller took it a step further, declaring the mission to “dismantle Antifa” and
A Momentous No Kings Movement
No Kings Day proved to be more than a day of action — it is an unstoppable movement. Across all fifty states, protesters rallied to defend our democracy — Seven million strong. Waves of participants voiced the countless reasons we showed up to make our collective voices heard.
Participating as both a spectator and an advocate, under the umbrella of a myriad of social justice issues, I learned many lessons from those present. Mirroring diverse views, I share comments from friends and strangers who care deeply about the direction America is headed. Authoritarianism is not an option. Autocracy is not an option. Plutocracy is not an option. Our long-held democracy has taken a beating; however, with all hands on deck, we still have time to save it. Among long-time friends, many of us spread out across California to attend the No Kings rallies. A close friend attended the Pasadena rally with her adult children and grandchildren. A kind elderly lady
describing it as “terrorism on our soil.” The last time “our soil” was in this much danger, it was from over-watering the Rose Garden.
Pam Bondi, ever the law-and-order cheerleader, vowed to “deploy the full might of federal law enforcement to crack down on Antifa.” One imagines battalions of agents fanning out to arrest people with ironic buttons and unread copies of The Communist Manifesto.
It’s the great American paradox: a country so proudly anti-fascist that it gets suspicious of anyone who actually says they’re anti-fascist. In today’s political ecosystem, if you call yourself “Antifa,” you’re a threat; if you call yourself “Patriot Front,” you’re just “misunderstood.”
The whole debate might be hilarious if it weren’t so deadly serious. But since it is, the least we can do is appreciate the show — a national tug-of-war between people who can’t define fascism and people who think spell-check is Marxist propaganda.
In the end, America doesn’t have a fascism problem or an Antifa problem. It has a branding problem. Somewhere between the slogans, the hashtags, and the rallies, we’ve confused opposition for oppression. But hey — it’s all part of the great democratic experiment, where even logic has the right to self-destruct.
Brian Hews~Editor and Publisher
smiled warmly with admiration and said to the children, “Little ones, I believe you will remember this peaceful protest for the rest of your lives. Your parents and grandmother brought you to see how much all these people love our country.” The children understood and joyfully returned wide smiles.
Another friend attended the Long Beach rally and cherished meeting a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor named Stella, who shared, “I feel inspired when I attend protests and see all these people fighting for our democracy. It still gives me chills.” My friend felt honored, knowing she stood in the presence of a woman with an enduring perspective.
At the Torrance rally, a visitor from Germany with whom I briefly shared a bench commented, “You know, Germans have clear historical insight. We know what dictatorship looks like up close and how dictators fuel hatred. Americans must resist following Germany’s dark history.” I couldn’t agree more.
Also in Torrance, I spoke with a retired immigration attorney — a friend — who said, “I’ve participated in many protests, beginning with marching for Civil Rights
From the Mayor’s Desk: October 24, 2025
By Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama
Safety is a hallmark of many cities and, in Cerritos, we’ve continued to emphasize its value not just with our words but our actions. With autumn upon us and the holiday season approaching, we can reflect on a successful summer period of low property crime.
The numbers speak for themselves.
From January through September, Cerritos has seen a 34% reduction in residential burglaries. In September alone, there were just three such burglaries. Over the past three months, a period that is traditionally prone to higher crime rates, we had approximately 60% fewer residential burglaries than this same span a year ago.
Enhance Public Safety is our City’s number one Strategic Plan Goal and directly feeds our Cerritos in Progress theme. This is why I’m incredibly pleased with our new safety initiatives, and the tremendous actions of our Community Safety Division and Cerritos Sheriff’s Station personnel. Equally important is the level of public discourse on this topic. Nearly one year ago, many residents voiced their concerns about what was, at the time, a negative trend of burglaries
and my days at Berkeley protesting the Vietnam War. My generation stood for something. I pray the younger generations will stand up for their rights and for a more just future.” I hope they revive the splendor of America — for their generation and for those that follow.
Two friends of mine, both history professors, attended the rally in Ventura, where they felt affirmed seeing the many protesters opposing heinous enforcement tactics targeting both immigrants and citizens. One professor shared, “It is affirming to see people care about the injustice of ICE raids targeting hardworking people who seek a better life while making California the fourth-largest economy in the world.” We know many are not hardened criminals.
At the Lakewood rally, many people carried YES ON PROPOSITION 50 placards, chanting, “Californians, fight back! Rigging elections is not what we wanted, but we must fight back!” Californians know this is outright cheating by Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina.
At the Whittier rally, another friend met a retired history teacher wearing a T-shirt that read THE GULF OF MEXICO
in their neighborhoods. We listened carefully and took swift action. New safety initiatives included reclassifying burglary response calls, adding more patrol resources, and installing multiple automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras.
Thanks to the support of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, we’re proud to be the first city in Los Angeles County to utilize aerial drones to support patrol operations during highrisk service calls. Increasing personnel support through our partnership with Southwest Patrol has also proven valuable. On October 13, the City Council approved extending our service contract with Southwest Patrol through the end of the fiscal year.
Additionally, we’re aided by the support of our residents. They’ve helped hold the Cerritos City Council and our safety staff accountable and are doing their part to prevent and resolve crime. Earlier this month, one resident’s quick call to the Sheriff’s Station helped deputies capture an alleged burglary suspect. Remaining vigilant is ubiquitous among our Neighborhood Watch groups. We’re incredibly thankful to these volunteers and encourage more people to get involved.
Learn more about the City’s safety initiatives at cerritos.gov/burglarydefense and Neighborhood Watch at cerritos.gov/ neighborhoodwatch.
— 1550. He said, “We should never be complicit in the erasure of history. This is why I am still a staunch student of history.” This is why educators and administrators must not be complicit — and why standing up for DEI is crucial.
Despite braving the harsh labels from the current administration in an attempt to silence us, democracy prevailed on No Kings Day. We are not insurrectionists, Antifa, communists, Marxists, haters, or agitators. We are caring people who showed up peacefully and purposefully. We did so because we were called to action. We did so in solidarity because our faith guides us to compassionately help our neighbors. No Kings Day was a huge success and will go down in history as the largest protest in modern times. Riding on the wings of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Civil Rights Movement of nonviolence, we are the people’s movement — one that will soar on eagle’s wings, mightier than the stench of hatred and the threat of authoritarianism.
We, the people, shall prevail.
Sandy Mercado
Portland Says “No Kings!” — and Brings the Party
No Kings Day.
Thousands flood downtown Portland for No Kings Day, mixing protest, costumes, and comedy in true Portland style.
By Brian Hews
PORTLAND, Ore. — On a crisp October Saturday that seemed made for dramatic collective chanting, Portland’s downtown erupted into what can best be described as organized enthusiasm for
The rally, held at Tom McCall Waterfront Park and spreading over bridges, streets and sidewalks, drew an estimated 40,000 people.
Imagine an entire crowd of humans declaring they are absolutely not going to let anyone wear a crown — and you’ve got the vibe.
Marchers gathered by midday, brandishing signs, flags, and a surprising number of inflatable frog costumes (yes, frogs) that somehow stole the show.
The amphibious attire might’ve
made some cars double-take. Even dogs seemed to join the rebellion, many wearing tiny cardboard signs reading “Down with Royal Treats!”
The official start was at noon, but judging by the banana suit musicians dancing along Hawthorne Bridge and the merging crowds, the rhythm didn’t exactly wait for the “go” signal.
One attendee joked, “I came for protest, stayed for the inflatable frog conga line.” Another added, “Only in Portland could a serious political statement come with a kazoo section.”
Bridges like the Morrison and Hawthorne were temporarily transformed into pedestrian catwalks of protest — or maybe fashion show meets rally, depending on how seriously you take it.
Signs ranged from “No monarchs allowed” to “Inflate the frogs, deflate the crown” (okay, that one might’ve been homemade, but you get the tone).
Police and organizers kept things peaceful and upbeat, with occasional horns honking, people waving from office windows, and a good measure of confetti-level energy.
One local observer estimated the number could have been even higher than 40,000, given the sea of umbrellas, costumes, and marching legs.
By mid-afternoon the gathering had taken on a festive march-meetsrally mood — strong message, strong numbers, and just enough silliness (did we mention the frogs?) to make it uniquely Portland.
If democracy is what it looks like, then apparently it’s wearing an inflatable froggy hat, sipping kombucha, and carrying a sign that says “No Kings Allowed.”
Carson Unveils $10 Million Amphitheater with RibbonCutting Celebration
LCCN Staff Report
CARSON — The City of Carson celebrated the grand opening of its new $10 million-plus amphitheater on Thursday, October 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. with a red ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Carson Event Center, 801 E. Carson Street.
The state-of-the-art outdoor venue represented a major investment in community enrichment and now serves as a central gathering space for residents. Designed to host concerts, cultural performances, festivals, and community celebrations, the amphitheater reflects Carson’s diversity and vibrancy while enhancing access to quality public spaces.
City officials, including Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor Pro Tem Cedric Hicks Sr., and members of the Carson City Council, joined the amphitheater’s design team for the ceremony.
“The new amphitheater is more than just a performance venue—it’s a place where our community can come together to celebrate art, culture, and connection,” city leaders said in a joint statement during the event.
The city council emphasized its ongoing commitment to improving quality of life through thoughtful urban design, public accessibility, and inclusive spaces that promote civic pride and unity.
The amphitheater’s opening marked a significant step in Carson’s broader efforts to enhance recreational and cultural opportunities for residents of all ages.
NO KINGS: LCCN Publisher’s daughter Ellis Hews and her husband Travis (foreground) joined by their amphibious friend Andrew, proving frogs really do rule the streets of Portland.
ABCUSD Through the Decades: A Look Back
1965 – Birth of a Unified District
In 1965, the formerly separate Artesia, Bloomfield, and Carmenita school districts united to form ABC Unified School District. The name “ABC” comes from the initials of those three founding districts.
1970s–1980s – Growth and Community Expansion
As the southeastern Los Angeles County region—covering Artesia, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, and parts of Lakewood, Long Beach, and Norwalk—experienced population growth and demographic change, ABCUSD expanded its campuses, programs, and services. The district became recognized for innovation in counseling, alternative education, and professional development.
1990s–2000s – Technological and Programmatic Advancement
During these decades, ABCUSD adopted more advanced educational models, integrated technology into classrooms, and strengthened partnerships with colleges, universities, and local businesses. Programs for English learners, special education, gifted students, and career technical education expanded significantly.
2010s – Facilities Modernization & Strategic Planning
ABCUSD launched major modernization efforts, including facility improvement bonds and a Long Range Facilities Master Plan to ensure all campuses remain safe, modern, and equitable. The district also deepened community partnerships, labormanagement collaboration, and teacher
development initiatives.
2020s – Present and Looking Ahead
Today, ABCUSD serves approximately 30 schools across a diverse and multi-ethnic community, maintaining high graduation rates and strong academic outcomes. As the district celebrates its 60th anniversary, it stands on a foundation of six decades of progress while continuing to evolve for the 21st century.
ABCUSD Superintendents
Through the Years
Charles W. L. Hutchison – 1970s
Kenneth L. Moffett – 1986 to 1988
Charles Ledbetter – Acting, 1988
Larry L. Lucas – 1988 to 1994
Ira Toibin – Acting, 1994
Thomas J. Riley – 1995 to 1998
Ronald Barnes – 1999 to 2005
Gary Smuts – 2005 to 2012
Mary Sieu – 2012 to 2022
Toan Nguyen – Interim, 2022 to 2023
Gina L. Zietlow – 2023 to present
ABCUSD Unified Looks Ahead: 60 Years of Growth and a Roadmap for the Future
LCCN Staff Report
As ABC Unified School District celebrates its 60th anniversary, district leaders are not just looking back at six decades of educational achievement— they’re looking ahead to the next generation of schools.
The district’s Long Range Facilities Master Plan, first completed in 2017, serves as a blueprint for what ABCUSD campuses could look like by 2035, combining lessons from the past with a vision for the future.
The plan offers a realistic roadmap for the district’s campuses and support centers, emphasizing modernization, safety, and sustainability.
It isn’t a wish list or a design manual, but a flexible, guiding document—a snapshot of where ABCUSD wants to be 15 to 20 years down the road.
It reflects the district’s long-standing commitment to keeping its facilities as forward-thinking as its academic programs.
The framework follows five guiding principles known by the acronym STEPS: security, technology, evolution, parity, and sustainability. Security remains paramount, with goals to establish single points of entry at schools and improve visitor management systems.
Technology continues to evolve from the days of computer labs to district-wide wireless networks and digital learning tools that put devices directly in students’ hands.
The district also recognizes the need
for evolution—embracing new learning models, early education programs, and sustainability standards that align with California’s environmental goals.
The principle of parity ensures that students and staff experience consistent quality across all campuses, while sustainability promotes energy efficiency, solar power, and better indoor environments for learning.
Under the plan, ABCUSD envisions modernizing every campus. Elementary schools would see upgraded libraries, multipurpose rooms, and playgrounds. Middle schools are slated for renovated offices, new lunch shelters, and energyefficient systems.
High schools could gain new science wings, improved gyms, and enhanced technology access, all designed to support 21st-century learning.
That future vision builds on six decades of steady progress. From the district’s founding in 1965 through years of community growth and voterapproved investments, ABCUSD has evolved into one of the most respected public school systems in Southern California. The master plan captures that same spirit—balancing heritage with innovation, ensuring that every school continues to reflect the community’s pride and priorities.
As the district marks its milestone 60th year, the Long Range Facilities Master Plan stands as both a tribute to ABC’s past and a promise for its future—a reminder that good planning, like good teaching, starts with vision.
Congratulations
ABCUSD on
sixty years of inspiring minds and strengthening our community
Hawaiian Gardens proudly celebrates your decades of dedication to students, families, and our community’s future.
Legacy of Excellence
Since its founding in 1965, ABC Unified School District has earned statewide and national recognition for academic achievement and innovation.
From the first magnet middle school in Los Angeles County to multiple National Blue Ribbon campuses, the district has consistently been honored for its commitment to high-quality education across its 30 schools.
National Blue Ribbon Schools
Whitney High School (1986, 1990, 1997, 2008, 2014, 2024)
Carver Elementary School (2022)
Carmenita Middle School (2022)
Wittmann Elementary School (2022)
Leal Elementary School (2019)
Gonsalves Elementary School (2019) California Distinguished Schools (2008–2014)
Cerritos High School, Gahr High School, Leal Elementary, Wittmann Elementary, Tetzlaff Middle, and Stowers Elementary were among dozens of campuses recognized for sustained student success and closing the achievement gap.
U.S. News & World Report Rankings (2025)
Whitney High – No. 1 in California, No. 16 nationally
Cerritos High – No. 68 in California
Gahr High – No. 261 in California
Artesia High – No. 845 in California
Additional Honors
Nineteen ABCUSD schools were named to the Educational Partnership Honor Roll for academic excellence in 2018-19, and the district continues to lead in STEM, dual-language immersion, and visual-performing arts programs.
For six decades, ABCUSD schools have reflected the diversity and ambition of the communities they serve— Cerritos, Artesia, Hawaiian Gardens, and neighboring cities—continuing a proud tradition of preparing students to achieve, lead, and inspire.
ABCUSD’s Famous Faces in Sports
Over the past sixty years, ABC Unified School District schools have produced an impressive lineup of professional athletes—proof that championship dreams can start on local fields, tracks, and courts.
From Artesia to Cerritos, the list includes Olympians, NBA stars, NFL players, and Major League pitchers who once wore their school colors with pride. Artesia High is legendary for its basketball legacy, home to NBA champion James Harden, whose professional career began on the Pioneers’ court under coach Scott Pera. Harden’s success put Artesia basketball on the national map, earning state titles and producing a string of collegiate standouts who followed.
At Gahr High, baseball has been a constant source of pride. The program has sent multiple players to the majors, including Chris Devenski, an MLB AllStar and 2017 World Series champion with the Houston Astros, and Jake Faria, a right-handed pitcher who made his majorleague debut with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Gladiators’ football program has also made headlines: Gahr alumni Dwayne Washington, a running back drafted by the Detroit Lions, and Joshua Perkins, an Atlanta Falcons tight end, both turned into professional careers.
John Glenn High School can proudly claim Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter, who led the New York Mets to their 1986 World Series title. His dedication on and off the field made him one of the most beloved figures in baseball history.
And from the track to the world stage, Gahr’s own Carmelita Jeter—“The Fastest Woman Alive”—won three medals at the 2012 London Olympics, including gold in the 4x100-meter relay.
Across six decades, ABCUSD’s athletic programs have shaped not only champions but role models—men and women who prove that with the right teachers, coaches, and community support, greatness can come from anywhere, even a local high-school field in southeast Los Angeles County.
ABC Education Foundation: Investing in Students, Supporting Dreams
For more than a decade, the ABC Education Foundation has quietly strengthened the educational heart of the ABCUSD. Formed by community leaders, parents, and educators, the foundation’s purpose is simple yet powerful: to ensure that every student in ABCUSD—regardless of background or circumstance—has access to the opportunities and resources to thrive.
Working in partnership with local businesses, city governments, and civic organizations, the foundation bridges the gap between what schools receive in public funding and what classrooms actually need. Its efforts fund teacher innovation grants, student scholarships, musical instruments, science lab supplies, and technology tools that would otherwise be out of reach. Every dollar raised stays within the district.
Signature events such as the annual Education Foundation Gala draw widespread community support, raising tens of thousands of dollars for academic and enrichment programs. Over the years, those donations have provided fieldtrip buses, robotics kits, art materials, and even emergency financial help for struggling families.
The foundation also works closely with the ABC Education Foundation Student Ambassadors, a volunteer corps of high-school students who serve as peer leaders in community service projects, developing leadership and teamwork skills along the way.
As ABCUSD celebrates sixty years of learning and achievement, the foundation stands as a testament to the district’s collaborative spirit. It continues to inspire a shared belief that investing in education is the most powerful investment a community can make—one that shapes not only the future of students, but the vitality of the cities the district serves.
Contact the ABC Education Foundation at abcedfoundation.org.
Parent and Teacher Power: The Heartbeat of ABCUSD
Behind every successful student in the ABC Unified School District stands a partnership built on dedication and love — parents and teachers working side by side to give children every chance to succeed. For sixty years, that partnership has been the true strength of ABCUSD.
In the early years after unification, classrooms were modest and resources were scarce, but parents and teachers made up the difference with commitment. Parents organized bake sales and carnivals to raise funds for field trips and equipment, while teachers stayed after school helping students who needed a little more time or encouragement. Together, they built a district culture that felt more like family than institution.
As ABCUSD grew, so did the collaboration. Teachers brought innovation into classrooms — creating new magnet programs, science fairs, and writing contests — while parents filled auditoriums for open houses, helped build playgrounds, and served on school site councils. Every successful project, every award, and every milestone has roots in that partnership.
Across the district’s cities, stories abound of PTA parents teaming up with dedicated educators: the teacher who coached debate after hours while a group of parents ran the concession stand, or the art instructor who found sponsors through a parent volunteer so students could paint murals instead of working from photocopies.
Today, the teamwork continues, blending experience with energy and tradition with technology. Teachers adapt lessons to a changing world; parents champion school programs and celebrate their children’s achievements. Together, they embody ABCUSD’s enduring belief — that education is not just what happens inside a classroom, but what happens when a community decides its children come first.
Articles compiled by LCCN Staff.
Window Now Open For Student Aid Applications Despite Shutdown
By Adriana Morga
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026–27 school year has officially opened.
Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Education Department will continue to process the FAFSA without interruption.
If you plan to attend college next year, Jill Desjean, director of policy analysis at the National Assn. of Student Financial Aid Administrators, strongly recommends filling it out as soon as possible to avoid delays, maximize eligibility, and ensure your financial aid package is ready before campus deadlines.
Here is what applicants need to know:
How does the FAFSA work?
The FAFSA is a free government application that uses students’ and their families’ financial information to determine whether they can get financial aid from the federal government to pay for college.
The application will send a student’s financial information to the schools they are interested in attending. The amount of financial aid a student receives depends on each institution.
The application is also used to determine eligibility for other federal student aid programs, such as workstudy and loans, as well as state and school aid.
Sometimes, private, merit-based scholarships also require FAFSA information to determine whether a student qualifies.
What is the deadline to fill out the FAFSA?
The FAFSA application for 2026-27 must be submitted by June 30, 2027. However, each state has different deadlines for financial aid. For example, California has a March 2, 2026, deadline.
How can I prepare to fill out the FAFSA form?
The first step in the process is to create a studentaid.gov account and gather the following documents:
Social Security number
Driver’s license number
Alien registration number, if you are not a U.S. citizen
Federal income tax returns, W-2s and other records of money earned Bank statements and records of investments
Records of untaxed income Who should fill out the FAFSA?
Anyone planning to attend college next year should fill out the form. Both first-time college students and returning students can apply.
“Even if you think you won’t qualify,” it’s worth a shot, Desjean said.
Students and parents can use the federal student aid estimator to get an early approximation of their financial package.
What information do I need from my parents?
If you are filing as a dependent student , you’ll need to provide the financial information of at least one parent. Parents need to create their own FSA IDs .
When your parents fill out the application, they can manually input their tax return information or use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. Morga writes for the Associated Press.
OCongratulations, ABCUSD!
n behalf of the ABC Federation of Teachers, we proudly celebrate 60 years of educational excellence, collaboration, and community. Together, we’ve built a district that stands as a model for student achievement, teacher dedication, and lifelong learning. Here’s to honoring our shared past and continuing to inspire the next generation of scholars, leaders, and educators who make ABCUSD stronger every day through compassion, innovation, and commitment to excellence.
We’re the ABC Federation of Teachers and we’re committed to our students’ success.
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605 LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Cerritos Pulls Away From Artesia in Fourth Quarter for 16th Straight League Win
By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on X
Over the past five meetings between Artesia High and Cerritos High prior to last Friday’s 605 League opener at Atkins Stadium, if you missed the first quarter, you didn’t miss much. The combined score during that time in the opening stanza was 6-0 in favor of Artesia and the combined halftime score in those contests since 2021 was 27-14 in favor of Cerritos.
So, it came as no surprise that the offensive action would take place in the second half in what could be the last league meeting for a while between the two ABC Unified School District rivals. But this time, it didn’t happen until the fourth quarter when the visiting Dons erupted for three touchdowns in the final 9:29 to post a 28-7 victory, improving to 6-2 overall.
“Oh man, I don’t know why, but in the first half, we can’t get anything going against these dudes,” said Cerritos head coach Demel Franklin. “I have no idea why. It’s very, very, very frustrating, and we have to figure it out. They’re fired up for us, they played very well, and I tip my hat to them. Defensively, they played incredible; they absolutely did.”
“The last two years, it’s been 7-7 and 7-6 at halftime,” said Crook. “It was kind of familiar to a lot of them, especially the seniors who were part of the previous two games since I’ve been the head coach. So, the moral was high, and they were excited to go out and win the second half.”
Following a missed field goal attempt by Artesia sophomore Johan Marquez with 24 seconds remaining in the third
THE CERRITOS HIGH defense puts pressure on Artesia High sophomore Johan Marquez as his 32-yard field goal attempt late in the third quarter was unsuccessful/ The score remained 7-7 at the time, then Cerritos scored three straight touchdowns in the fourth quarter to defeat the Pioneers 28-7 last Friday in the 605 League opener.
PHOTO BY DAVID PAGE.
quarter, the Dons took over at their 20yard line and needed five plays to take the lead as senior La’Brenten Wilson scored from seven yards out. On the second play of the fourth quarter, he hauled in a 46yard reception from senior quarterback Justin Sagun before the signal caller picked up 24 yards to get the ball to the 11-yard line. Wilson then had an apparent six-yard touchdown run nullified because of a false start penalty.
On the fourth play of the ensuing drive, senior Sebastian Soto recovered a fumble at the Artesia 17-yard line, leading to a four-yard score from senior running back Jayden Bagaygay.with 5:41 left in
the contest.
By now, the Pioneers had been decimated with injuries but were still pushing forward as senior Angel Lagunas picked up 11 and 19 yards on consecutive rushes to get the Pioneers to their 49-yard line. But the drive would stall, and the Dons needed one play to ice the game as Sagun found junior wide receiver Terrence Grissom for a 60-yard score with 57.2 seconds left.
“I’m really proud of how he stepped up,” said Crook of Lagunas. “He’s played running back…he gets reps at practice, but he’s never gotten any in-game reps before. He rose to the occasion and did what he could with what we were working with.”
The game began with a flash as Cerritos recovered their own onside kick, which has been a recurring theme all season long, and got a 28-yard gain from Wilson on the second play of the game. The drive ended with Sagun tossing a five-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Suvan Pradhan.
After that, the defending league champions would be held to 86 yards on 19 plays in the half. Meanwhile, both teams traded punts and Artesia’s second drive would end on downs when Soto batted away a pass from senior quarterback Joey Peck. Following the second and last punt of the game for Cerritos, the hosts enjoyed their best drive of the game. Starting at its 37-yard line, Artesia put together a nine-play, 53-yard drive that ended with sophomore Justin Pettus first catching a three-yard screen pass from Peck, then tying the game on a 34-yard run nearly midway through the
second quarter.
“It was huge,” said Crook. “Like any team, if someone makes a big play, everyone kind of feeds off the energy of that big play and I think it kind of transitioned to our offense and guys were fired up to go out there and score.”
The low-scoring first half, in which Cerritos outgained Artesia by two yards, wasn’t the only story of the opening 24 minutes. Both teams combined for 16 penalties for 130 yards, which didn’t set too well with Franklin.
“We get so frustrated when we make a penalty and we get behind the chains, and then they panic,” said Franklin. “I don’t panic; I call the play. I have to figure that out because we keep getting long yards and we have to get better than that.
“Listen, we had a ton of penalties, but I can honestly say all the penalties were not legit,” he later said. “There was a lot of dirty stuff going on, and it’s different numbers. We’re doing a kickoff, and the lineman runs and grabs our kid’s facemask and [there was no flag].”
“It was kind of chippy, and I think when that happens; when you kind of let your emotions get the best of you in a rivalry game, there’s going to be more penalties than there normally would I think,” said Crook. “That’s just kind of how it was for both sides obviously. We were holding and blocking in the back and taunting. That’s how it is and if we get some of those mistakes back, maybe it’s a different story.”
The yellow laundry continued to make its showing in the third quarter as Cerritos senior Jacob Hoosac had a 54yard interception return for a touchdown called back because of a holding call early in the stanza. That play came two plays after Artesia senior lineman Jaell Rueda recovered a fumble on third and one.
On Artesia’s next drive of the quarter, both teams combined for a facemask, unsportsmanlike, offsides and illegal formation penalty prior to Marquez missing a would-be go-ahead field goal.
“They played really hard defensively today,” said Crook of his defense. “We watched them on film, and we knew what they were going to do, and I thought they did a really good job of stopping them.
“We got hit with some injuries and cramping, and that’s obviously no excuse at all,” he continued. “But when that happens; guys go down and we have to put other guys in there and one thing leads to another. It is what it is; football guys get hurt and it’s next man up.”
One of the injuries he’s referring to is Peck, who injured his left shoulder on the first drive of the game and made it worse when he got tackled after throwing his first [ See FOOTBALL, page 12 ]
MID-CITIES LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Norwalk’s Undefeated Run Continues Against Gahr With Some Surprises
By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on X
Norwalk High has gone through some extremes to begin its final season in the current Mid-Cities League, going from a 25-6 win over Lynwood High that was probably closer than the score indicated to an emphatic 70-0 victory over Compton Early College the next week.
Last Friday, the Lancers knew it wasn’t going to be as easy against Gahr High as the teams were undefeated in league action. But the Lancers, who trailed for the first time in nearly a month, rode the legs of seniors Diego Cerritos and Deron Walker like they’ve been doing all season. and for added measure, received a pair of rare first down touchdown passes from senor quarterback Axel Bustamante in a 27-13 win at Dr. Hanford Rants Stadium.
“The theme of this week was we’re chasing 8-0 and we’re chasing first place in our Mid-Cities League,” said Norwalk head coach Ruben Guerrero. “So right now, the reward for our victory today is we’re 8-0 and we’re in first place in the Mid-Cities in the driver’s seat. That’s what we were looking at all week. That’s the message; that was the theme and that’s what motivated these kids.”
Gahr took the opening kickoff and drove 55 yards in 10 plays to take an
early lead as senior running back Jaidyn Backus snuck in from a yard out with 7:29 remaining in the first quarter. But Cerritos and Walker combined for seven carries and 26 yards on Norwalk’s first possession before Guerrero went into his bag of tricks two weeks ahead of Halloween. On first down, Bustamante tossed a 34-yard touchdown pass to Cerritos to tie the game with 1:45 left in the stanza.
After the Gladiators (4-4, 2-1) punted, the Lancers went back to work with 11 straight runs, ending in a twoyard score from Walker. Norwalk’s defense then forced a three and out and four straight running plays led to a 24yard touchdown pass from Bustamante to junior tight end Miguel Urueta on first down with 59 seconds remaining in the half as the Lancers were up 21-7.
Entering the game, Bustamante was eight of 14 for 149 yards and two touchdowns. He would not complete either of his two other passes in the game.
“That’s a good football club over there and they’re tough,” said Guerrero of Gahr. “We’re tough too, but we were running into some walls there; some speed bumps and dug in the crate and pulled [the pass plays] out and it worked for us. We caught them by surprise. So, we were trying to find something that was going to work because we were running into some speed bumps.”
Each team had two possessions in
CIF-SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION 6 GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
Rangel, Santos Lift Cerritos to School’s First Playoff Victory In Newest Sport
By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on X
In its inaugural season of girls flag football, which is in its third season as a CIF-Southern Section fall sport, Cerritos High has already checked off several boxes. The Dons won their first game ever on Aug. 9, edging Norwalk High 13-12 in overtime, then claimed a share of the 605 League title with Artesia High when they defeated the Pioneers 7-0 two weeks ago.
Now, head coach Brittney Goodin can check off another box-the school’s first playoff victory. Backed by the play of junior quarterback Kianna Rangel and sophomore Julia Santos, the Dons had no problems with Saddleback High in a 25-6 victory this past Tuesday in a Division 6 first round win.
“Obviously we have big goals for our program, and we wanted to come out and show what Cerritos is made of,” said Goodin. “From the first game at Norwalk to now, the girls have grown incredibly with just their IQ on the field and the things that we were able to execute. So, we have high hopes.
“We were treating [today’s game] like a regular season game,” she later said. “We didn’t want to give the girls too nervous about today, especially coming off some really good wins lately, and again, some of the things we’ve been able to execute in the last five games or so. We’ve just been telling them to keep doing what we’ve been doing. We went over every possible offense that we would run getting prepared for this game just so that they would be ready for whatever we would call if we had to make any adjustments.”
After both teams punted on their first drives of the game, the Dons put together an eight-play drive that consisted of four completions from Rangel and three receptions
the third quarter amounting to little as Norwalk junior Andres Ramirez was unsuccessful on a 36-yard field goal attempt and both teams traded punts before the Gladiators ran the final seven plays of the quarter.
Then nearly three minutes into the fourth quarter, senior quarterback Roman Acosta got his team closer with a two yard run to make it 21-13 after the extra point was missed. The Lancers (8-0, 2-0) would storm back and after Gahr was called for a facemask infraction on third and four, Cerritos iced the game with a 40-yard touchdown run with 6:29 left to play.
The Gladiators, in front of a subdued crown on homecoming night in which the king and queen were not announced during the halftime ceremony, converted twice on third down and once on fourth down to get to the Norwalk three-yard line with time running out. But Gahr turned the ball over on downs following a 14-play, 53-yard drive that featured a pair of holding penalties by the hosts, an 11yard sack of Acosta by junior linebacker David Ibarra and an eight-yard sack by senior lineman Jesus Sanchez.
“What concerned me about Gahr was how athletic they are, and how they can strike quickly,” said Guerrero. “You saw how they got some plays on us; some chunk plays, and what really got us was I was preaching to the guys let’s hold on to the ball on offense.”
Acosta completed 13 of 25 passes for 161 yards and gained 36 yards on a dozen carries but was sacked four times while senior wide receiver Alexander Gutierrez caught five passes for 70 yards. Senior linebacker Harlym Rayford, sophomore cornerback De’Mir Cunningham and junior lineman Sebastian Jimenez all had three and a half tackles.
Cerritos and Walker each had 116 yards with Walker rushing 17 times and Cerritos gaining 15 touches while adding three tackles and the two sacks on defense. Senior linebacker Joshua Ayala led the Lancers with five tackles while Ibarra added four tackles and senior defensive back Nathan Henriquez and senior linebacker Keshawn Williams another three tackles each.
“Normally a runner, he was a huge blocker for us tonight on offense, and then he showed up on defense and did some things to put us in positions to come out on top and be where we’re at right now,” said Guerrero of Cerritos. “My hat’s off to that kid. He found different ways to help the team be successful.”
Gahr will host Compton Early College on Friday in its final regular season home game while Norwalk will entertain Firebaugh High with a chance to keep its undefeated season alive. It will also be Norwalk’s last regular season home game.
NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW
Second-Ranked Valley Christian Girls
Volleyball Team
Stunned in First Round of Playoffs
from Santos, the last coming on a nine-yard touchdown catch with 2:02 left in the first quarter. But Santos was just warming up as she returned Saddleback’s second punt of the stanza 40 yards for a touchdown with 23.7 left. Then on the second play of the second quarter, Santos picked off Saddleback quarterback Hailey Bravo at the 28yard line.
“I was shocked because I kind of thought it was going to be a passing play, but I’m happy I was the first one to score in the playoffs for this team,” said Santos. “I was thinking touchdown the entire way [on the punt return]. I was just thinking I could run and run and run and get [to the end zone].”
“Julia has been someone that we have grown to know that is a reliable option for us to get the ball to her,” said Goodin. “We trust her ability to catch it and make those runs. The 40-yard run…she actually came off a another one in her previous game and she’s hungry for those types of catches and runs.”
While the interception did not lead to another score, the Dons kept the Roadrunners off the board in the half while the Dons added another touchdown when senior Madelyn Macaraeg hauled in a 34-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Serenity Reupena to make it 19-0 late in the half.
After a scoreless third quarter, Saddleback, which went 1-12 last season, avoided the shutout when Bravo scored from a yard out with 7:07 left in the game. But five plays later, Rangel hooked up with Macaraeg again, this time for 40 yards to complete the scoring.
Rangel completed 17 of 24 passes for 143 yards and added 34 yards on 11 carries while Santos caught six passes for 47 yards and Macaraeg another four passes for 81
By Loren Kopff @LorenKopff on X
Six of the eight area girls volleyball teams advanced to the CIF-Southern Section divisional playoffs and the best team in the area during the regular season was rewarded for its performance. However, Valley Christian High, the second-ranked team in Division 2 was upset by Marina High this past Tuesday night.
After taking the first set from the Vikings, 25-17, Marina bounced back to win the next three sets, 25-23, 25-15, 25-18 as the Defenders concluded the season at 24-3. V.C. saw its nine-match winning streak, all sweeps, snapped and this was the third time the team had played a four-set match. The first of those four-set matches was the season opener against Etiwanda High on Aug. 9 in pool play action of the Lakewood Tournament.
In other girls volleyball first round playoff action, Artesia High is the other area ranked team, also No. 2, but in Division 8. The Pioneers finished in fourth place in the 605 League but earned an at-large berth thanks to a forfeit victory over Dominguez High on Aug. 27 when the Dons did not show up for the match. Artesia swept Ramona Convent this past Tuesday and hosted de Toledo High on Oct. 23.
Cerritos High, the champions of the 605 League, outlasted West Torrance High in five sets to improve to 24-5 as the Dons welcomed Paloma Valley High on Oct. 23 in a Division 4 second round match.
Gahr High, the champions of the Mid-Cities League which went 24-9 in the regular season and won all 10 league contests, hosted Canyon High this past Wednesday in a Division 5 first round match.
Norwalk High (14-9, 5-3) tied Warren High for second place in the Gateway League and got past Trinity Classical Academy in four sets this past Tuesday in Division 6 action. The Lancers hosted Marshall High on Oct. 23 in a second round match.
Finally, Whitney High (20-12, 7-3) finished in second place in the 605 League and travelled to San Gabriel High this past Wednesday for a Division 5 first round match.
FOOTBALL
605 LEAGUE (Both games played on
LOREN KOPFF’S NEWS AND NOTES FROM PRESS ROW
Oct. 23)
John Glenn High (2-6, 0-1) @ Artesia (3-5, 0-1)-In a four-team league, there’s not much margin for error if you have plans to play at least an 11th game, and the winner of the HMG-Community News Game of the Week will stay alive for playoff contention while the loser most likely will look ahead to 2026.
Artesia is coming off a 28-7 loss to Cerritos last Thursday in which it allowed three straight touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Sophomore running back Justin Pettus scored on a 34-yard run just past the halfway mark of the second quarter. He leads the team in rushing with 424 yards and has scored six touchdowns.
The Pioneers have rushed for 1,327 yards and have five players over 100 yards on the ground. Since 1998, Artesia has had more wins over Glenn than any other team, posting a 21-6 record and has won five straight over the Eagles, including last season’s 40-6 affair. Overall, the red and black has won 11 of the last 13 meetings.
Glenn is riding a four-game losing streak in which it has been outscored 101-25. In last Thursday’s 26-12 loss to Pioneer High, the Eagles trailed 12-6 at the half, then tied the game early in the fourth quarter. Last season, the Eagles lost five games by at least 30 points, but this season, their worst loss was a 34-7 defeat to University High on Sept. 26.
Prediction: Artesia 28, Glenn 13
Cerritos (6-2, 1-0) @ Pioneer (3-5, 1-0)-If staying alive for the playoffs is the theme in the Artesia-Glenn game, then at least a share of the 605 League title will be at stake in this meeting. After losing three straight in the series, the Dons have won five straight meetings, including last season’s 70-14 contest, and since the league was formed, the Titans have yet to finish in first place.
Rushing is the name of the game for the
Dons, who have gained 1,531 yards and scored 20 touchdowns, led by seniors La’Brenten Wilson (97 carries, 563 yards, nine touchdowns) and Jayden Bagaygay (66 carries, 367 yards, three touchdowns).
Pioneer is led by quarterback Noah Anderson, running back Damian Salguero and wide receiver Jose Rojas. In the three wins, the Titans have outscored their opponents 105-12 but have been outscored 148-54 in the five losses.
Prediction: Cerritos 35, Pioneer 14
GATEWAY LEAGUE
La Mirada High (3-5, 1-2) @ Paramount High (3-5, 0-3)-A 3407 homecoming win over Dominguez last Friday has put La Mirada back in playoff contention with two games remaining in the regular season. Sophomore quarterback Ace Faagata completed three passes for 22 yards with one touchdown, which went to freshman wide receiver Kaiden Wardlow. Faagata also gained 100 yards on five carries and scored twice while junior running back Josiah Fregoso led the rushing attack with 160 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown. For added measure, the defense posted half a dozen sacks totaling 33 yards.
The win snapped a five-game losing streak in which the Matadores scored 49 points. But the team isn’t out of the woods yet as they face a Paramount squad itching for a victory.
The Pirates fell to league-leading Downey High 48-9 last Friday and a loss to La Mirada would knock Paramount out of playoff contention. After winning the first three games of the season scoring 90 points and allowing 25, the Pirates have averaged 10 points during their losing skid. Daejon Massey and Serafin Solis are the key rushers, while Paramount has used the tandem of Nicko Hernandez and Zechariah Moreno as quarterbacks.
This will be the fourth meeting since 2006 with the Matadores having won the previous three encounters. The last time they faced each other was in 2022, a 40-
20 victory.
Prediction: La Mirada 28, Paramount 10
IRONWOOD LEAGUE
Valley Christian (5-3, 2-1) @ Heritage Christian High (5-3, 1-2)Last season, Valley Christian felt it had a playoff team and won seven games. But it wasn’t good enough for the playoffs as the Defenders finished in fourth place in the league. Now, after defeating Village Christian 28-21 last Friday, the Defenders are on the brink of getting back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022.
Junior quarterback Graham Lunzer completed 13 of 24 passes for 114 yards and a pair of touchdowns while adding 87 more yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns. Lunzer has accounted for just over 1,800 total yards and 23 of the 28 offensive touchdowns the Defenders have scored.
Heritage Christian is also playing for its playoff life after losing to league-leading Aquinas High 49-7 last Friday. The Warriors lone touchdown came with less than a minute remaining in the game and have scored 28 points in league action.
Valley Christian has won 17 of the past 20 meetings dating back to 2004 when it was known as Los Angeles Baptist High. The three wins came in 2008, 2018 and 2022.
Prediction: Valley Christian 35, Heritage Christian 17
MID-CITIES LEAGUE
Compton Early College (2-6, 1-2) @ Gahr (4-4, 2-1)-Despite falling to Norwalk 27-13 last Friday, the Gladiators still have a slim chance of claiming a piece of the league title. They shouldn’t have a problem on Friday against Compton Early College, which was blasted by Bellflower High 63-7 last Friday.
While Gahr has put up 156 points, the Rising Phoenix have allowed 368 points while scoring 69 points in the six losses. Daniel Riley is basically a one-person show for CEC, rushing for nearly 1,200 yards and scoring 14 touchdowns. Gahr defeated the Rising Phoenix 55-6 last season in the only meeting between the two programs.
Prediction: Gahr 42, Compton Early College 7
Firebaugh High (1-7, 0-3) @ Norwalk (8-0, 3-0)-While Norwalk was looking forward to putting on a proper Senior Night for its 15 upperclassmen, it will have to wait as Firebaugh forfeited the game due to a lack of players available to suit up. Still, the Lancers are off to their best start since winning the first 13 games of the 2013 season. Norwalk also began the 2022 season with eight straight wins and last season, began 5-0. Since 1998, the previous fastest start to a season was in 2009 when Norwalk won the first seven games. The forfeit win also assures the Lancers no worse than a tie for the Mid-Cities League crown.
Last week’s prediction: 4-1 Season to date: 32-19
GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL
In Division 2 action, Gahr (19-8) defeated Beaumont High 31-21 on the road this past Tuesday and will host Upland High on Saturday while in Division 6 action, Artesia (12-6) knocked off Tahquitz 27-6 this past Tuesday and will entertain Adelanto High on Saturday while Norwalk (1211-1) dropped an 18-13 contest to Leuzinger High this past Tuesday.
interception and landed on it.
Sagun was 12 of 20 for 188 yards, including completing all four passes in the fourth quarter with Wilson catching six of them for 96 yards and Grissom four for 78 yards. Wilson also gained 43 yards on seven rushes. Hoosac and senior Tyler Ky each had nine tackles while Soto added five tackles.
Cerritos will visit Pioneer High on Oct. 23 with the winner of that contest clinching at least a share of the league title.
“They’re a great physical team,” said Franklin. “I don’t know if they’re trying to do something different this year; it’s interesting. We’re going to see how that works out. They’re super physical, they’re big and they’re coached very well.”
Peck completed seven passes for 71 yards while Pettus and Lagunas led the ground game with 65 yards each on 11 and eight carries, respectively. Senior defensive back Elijah Johnson had four tackles while Lagunas and junior linebacker Jonathan Garcia each added three tackles.
“Offensively, we were limited to what we could do because of how guys were injured,” said Crook. “I don’t want to sound like this is a sob fest. This is what happens; you can only do so many things and our idea was, okay, we can only do this, this, and this and let’s just do it to the best of our ability. We were still able to move the ball and get first downs. But when you’re only kind of one dimensional, it’s hard to score.”
The Pioneers will entertain John Glenn High on Oct. 23 with the loser of that contest most likely assured of being eliminated from playoff contention.
“I’ve seen a little bit of them, and their coach is doing a good job over there,” said Crook. “He took over a tough situation after [former] coach [Elijhaa] Penny left. I haven’t watched too much film; we spent the bye week just preparing for this game because it’s always a big game for us. These next two games are must wins, so we’re going to take this extremely seriously; as serious as we took this game.”
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yards.
But the offense wasn’t the only thing clicking as the defense held the Roadrunners to 15 plays of negative yardage out of the 42 it ran against Cerritos. And the hosts wanted to set the tone early as they held Saddleback behind the line of scrimmage 11 times out of 20 first half plays.
The touchdown allowed was the first since a 13-7 loss to Artesia on Sept. 23. Since then the Dons had not allow a point in their past five opponents and have blanked eight of their last 12 regular season foes.
“We’ve been heavily relying on our defense; that’s one of our strengths in our program, and we’ve been trying to stick with that,” said Goodin. “The girls are really driven to keep the score low on the other side, so it makes our work easier on offense where we’re still trying to figure some things out.”
Cerritos (13-7) will host Montebello High on Saturday in the second round. The Oilers knocked off La Quinta High 25-20 this past Tuesday.
“I knew this team could go far; I know we can because the bond within the girls is strong,” said Santos. “We’ve been together since summer, and most of us play outside sports together. So, I know we can go far with this team.
“This season has been very memorable to me knowing that it’s our inaugural season of flag football,” she later said. “I always knew this group of girls can go far, and our connection within us is strong.”
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Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 17701
Ibbetson Ave. Bellflower, Ca. 90706 on November 05, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.
Kevin Hampton
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 LCCN 10/24/25
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700–21716 of the CA Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of CA Commercial Code, Sections 1812.600 –1812.609, Section 1988 of CA Civil Code and Section 535 of the CA Penal Code.
The undersigned will be sold at public auction conducted on www.storagetreasures.com ending on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am. The personal property including: general household goods, electronics, tools, personal effects, and or miscellaneous items are stored at: Cerritos Self Storage, 16515 Valley View Ave., Cerritos, County of Los Angeles, State of California by the following:
Name Unit #
Luis Salazar A91
Purchases must be made in CASH ONLY and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.
Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
Dated this 23rd and 30th day of October 2025.
Self Storage Management Company Bond #: WLI1254152
Published at LCCN 10/24/25 and 10/31/25
CITY OF COMMERCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 28, 2025, the City Council of the City of Commerce (“the City”) will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 824, and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 the City Council of the City of Commerce by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Ivan Altamirano, Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Lainez; Councilmember Hugo A. Argumedo; Councilmember Mireya Garcia; Councilmember Oralia Y. Rebollo; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; introduced said Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 824
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA ENACTING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT (“ZTA”) NO. 25-02 AMENDING TITLE 19, CHAPTER 19.25 OF THE COMMERCE MUNICIPAL CODE (SIGNS) AMENDING EXISTING BILLBOARD REGULATIONS AND ADDING CITY-WIDE DIGITAL BILLBOARD REGULATIONS.
The proposed ordinance will amend the CMC to modernize existing sign standards to include regulations for digital billboards and allow them within the Modelo Specific Plan, Heavy Manufacturing (“M-2”), and Commercial Public Facility (CPF) zones with the issuance of a development agreement.
A certified copy of the full text of this ordinance is available at the office of the City Clerk, 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, CA 90040, during regular business hours. Melanie Park, Deputy City Clerk City of Commerce
Published on October 22, 2025 – Los Cerritos Community News CITY OF COMMERCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 28, 2025, the City Council of the City of Com-merce (“the City”) will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 825, and FURTHER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 the City Council of the City of Commerce by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Ivan Altamirano, Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Lainez Coun-cilmember Oralia Y. Rebollo; NOES: Councilmember Hugo A. Argumedo; Councilmember Mireya Garcia; ABSENT: None; introduced said Ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 825
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, ENACTING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT (“ZTA”) NO. 25-04 AMENDING TITLE 19 (ZONING) OF THE COMMERCE MUNICIPAL CODE (“CMC”) TO ALLOW ENTERTAINMENT ESTAB-LISHMENTS IN CERTAIN MANUFACTURING ZONES, CREATE PARK-ING REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS USE, AND REVISE THE DEFINITION FOR ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS.
The proposed ordinance will amend the CMC to allow entertainment establishments in certain manufacturing zones in the City, establish parking requirements for this use, and revise the defini-tion for entertainment establishments.
A certified copy of the full text of this ordinance is available at the office of the City Clerk, 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, CA 90040, during regular business hours.
Melanie Park, Deputy City Clerk City of Commerce
Los Cerritos Community News • Friday, October 24, 2025
NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS
SLAUSON CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AND ATP IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS PROJECT
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF COMMERCE, referred to as “CITY”, invites sealed bids for SLAUSON CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AND ATP IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS PROJECT and will receive on PlanetBids, up to the hour of 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud online. Late submittals will not be considered. It is the bidder’s responsibility to upload the bid proposal file by the due date to City’s portal on PlanetBids.
Electronic files of the Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents are available for download on the City’s portal on PlanetBids.
Day working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and night working hours are from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Work that requires lane closures or work that requires signals to be put on flash shall be conducted during the night working hours.
The work shall be completed within 260 working days after the City’s Notice to Proceed.
Each Bidder shall possess a valid California General Contractor License, Class A, issued by the California State Contractors License Board at the time of the Bid submission. The successful Contractor must also possess a current City business license.
This project is subject to the requirements of SB 854. No prime contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal and may be awarded for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.
If there are any questions regarding this project, please upload all questions to: City’s portal on PlanetBids.
Published at los Cerritos Community News 10/17 and 10/24/25
CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Artesia will hold a Regular City Council Meeting at the Artesia Council Chambers, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 7:00 p.m. on November 10, 2025, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following items:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; TITLE 31 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; TITLE 33 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS, INCLUDING FINDINGS, FEES AND PENALTIES; AND AMENDING THE ARTESIA MUNICIPAL CODE
If you challenge the City’s actions in regard to this matter 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 at, or prior, to the public hearing.
PUBLISHED: October 17th and 24th, 2025 Jennifer Alderete, City Clerk
Published at Los Cerritos Community News 10/17 and 10/24/25
T.S. No. 134911-CA APN: 8038-034-007 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 1/15/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 1/6/2026 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 1/22/2009 as Instrument No. 20090085425 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: RICHARD J SVOGER AND SARA M DAQUILA, TRUSTEES OF THE RICHARD J SVOGER AND SARA M DAQUILA LIVING TRUST DATED APRIL 14, 2004 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12612 OXFORD DRIVE, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s)
you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 134911-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil
OF TRUST, DATED 05/31/2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/06/2023 as Instrument No. 20230366943 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: GABRIEL ANTHONY BEAR BUSTILLOS, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 11/07/2025 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AMPLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURTYARD LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:11906 NASHVILLE AVENUE,
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: IVANIA VERRICO AKA IVANIA DALILA VERRICO CASE NO. 25STPB10702
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of IVANIA VERRICO AKA IVANIA DALILA VERRICO.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GIZELA JIMENEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GIZELA 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 in this court as follows: 10/31/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 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
TAKE NOTICE that the Bellflower City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706 to consider testimony for the development of a self-storage facility at 8825 Artesia Boulevard. The proposed project involves: 1) a Development Agreement by and between the City and Artesia Palm Realty LLC to facilitate development of an approximate 152,300 square foot, four-story self-storage facility; 2) activation of the Development Agreement Zone Layover (“DAZL”); and 3) amendment of the zoning map.
The City reviewed the Project’s environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Reg. §§ 15000-15387; the “CEQA Guidelines”). The Project is categorically exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15332 as a Class 32 categorical exemption (In-Fill Development Projects). The Project consists of constructing a self-storage facility on a vacant 1.33-acre lot surrounded by existing development. Other than activating the DAZL via the Development Agreement, there are no proposed changes to the General Plan nor the zoning. The Project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. The technical studies prepared for the Project demonstrate there will not be any significant environmental effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
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 Planning Division’s Office at Bellflower City Hall, 16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, California; telephone number (562) 804-1424, extension 2248. 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 10/17/25
Public Notice: LA CADA
Public Notice: LA CADA
Comment on
hazardous
waste
in your area
Comment on hazardous waste cleanup in your area
This cleanup would remove arsenic from the Site.
This cleanup would remove arsenic from the Site.
cleanup
Comment on hazardous waste cleanup in your area
This cleanup would remove arenic from the site
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) wants to know what you think about the proposed cleanup at the Site. The Site is located at 10425 South Painter Avenue, in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) wants to know what you think about the proposed cleanup at the Site. The Site is located at 10425 South Painter Avenue, in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Comment on the project: Send us your comments between October 27, 2025 – December 2, 2025. Online https://comments.dtsc.ca.gov/45/la-cada or scan the QR code
Comment on the project: Send us your comments between October 27, 2025 – December 2, 2025. Online https://comments.dtsc.ca.gov/45/la-cada or scan the QR code
Email Wyatt George, Project Manager Wyatt.George@dtsc.ca.gov
Email Wyatt George, Project Manager Wyatt.George@dtsc.ca.gov
Wyatt George, Project Manager DTSC Cypress Office 5796 Corporate Avenue Cypress, CA 90630
Wyatt George, Project Manager DTSC Cypress Office 5796 Corporate Avenue Cypress, CA 90630
Ask for a public hearing to make a live comment
Contact Wyatt George at Wyatt.George@dtcs.ca.gov to ask for a public hearing and explain why you want one. We will record your comments and respond before making a decision.
Ask for a public hearing to make a live comment Contact Wyatt George at Wyatt.George@dtcs.ca.gov to ask for a public hearing and explain why you want one. We will record your comments and respond before making a decision.
We review and respond to all public comments before we approve or deny the workplan. We may edit the workplan based on your comments. All information you submit will be accessible to the public. Learn more about the project: Find the draft cleanup plan and other documents at comments.dtsc.ca.comments.dtsc.ca.gov/45/la-cada Access physical copies at:
We review and respond to all public comments before we approve or deny the workplan. We may edit the workplan based on your comments. All information you submit will be accessible to the public. Learn more about the project: Find the draft cleanup plan and other documents at comments.dtsc.ca.comments.dtsc.ca.gov/45/la-cada Access physical copies at:
● Santa Fe Springs Library, 11700 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Ø 858-538-8163
● Santa Fe Springs Library, 11700 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Ø 858-538-8163
● DTSC Cypress Office, 5796 Corporate Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 Ø 714-484-5300 (you need an appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
● DTSC Cypress Office, 5796 Corporate Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 Ø 714-484-5300 (you need an appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Contacts:
Contacts:
Project Manager
Project Manager
Public Outreach
Public Outreach
Wyatt George Project Manager Wyatt.George@dtsc.ca.gov 714-222-3485
Wyatt George Project Manager Wyatt.George@dtsc.ca.gov 714-222-3485
Denise Won, Public Participation Specialist
Denise.Won@dtsc.ca.gov 510-540-3028
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Media Public Information Officer
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About us: DTSC’s mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.
About us: DTSC’s mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): As the Lead Agency, DTSC prepared a Notice of Exemption (NOE) for this project. DTSC will file the NOE with the State Clearinghouse after the workplan is finalized
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): As the Lead Agency, DTSC prepared a Notice of Exemption (NOE) for this project. DTSC will file the NOE with the State Clearinghouse after the workplan is finalized
relied on those funds to pay for police, fire, parks, and senior programs. Becerra’s “reforms” put all of that at risk—an act of political payback disguised as law enforcement.
Now, five years later, Rob Bonta is using the same deck.
According to the California Secretary of State’s “Powersearch” website, for his 2022 Attorney General campaign Bonta accepted over $317,000 in tribal contributions, with sizable checks from Agua Caliente, Pechanga, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Yocha Dehe, and others.
Within months, his Bureau of Gambling Control unveiled a sweeping proposal to eliminate blackjack-style games from California cardrooms. The draft rules ban any game where the target count is 21, prohibit the standard “bust” rule, and force a player-dealer rotation every 40 minutes. They also forbid the use of “blackjack” or “21” in game names. On paper, the regulations appear technical. In practice, they erase the core cardroom games that attract customers—and make those businesses viable.
Bonta’s own Department of Justice impact study, conducted by Berkeley Economic Advising and Research, confirms the damage. The report forecasts nearly $464 million in annual losses to cardrooms and third-party proposition player companies, with more than 350 jobs lost each year for a decade. The same analysis notes an expected $232 million annual gain for tribal casinos, which would inherit the market share cardrooms are forced to abandon.
The economic consequences for local governments are staggering. The Gardens Casino in Hawaiian Gardens contributes nearly 80 percent of the city’s generalfund revenue. The Commerce Casino
supplies roughly half of Commerce’s budget. Bonta’s proposed rules would gut both operations overnight, forcing layoffs in police, recreation, and community services.
To the average Californian, it looks like a simple equation: campaign donations in, casino profits out.
And the donations are still flowing. Public filings show that for his 2026 re-election run, Bonta has already accepted $130,000 in new tribal casino contributions - with months to collect more to go - the same donors, the same pattern, and the same conflict. It’s an unmistakable continuation of California’s pay-to-play system: tribal money fuels campaign coffers, and the Bureau of Gambling Control responds with rules that protect those donors’ monopolies.
The parallels with Becerra’s tenure are impossible to ignore. In 2021, Becerra collected hundreds of thousands from tribes and then rewrote gambling regulations to benefit them. In 2024, State Senator Josh Newman—another tribalfunded legislator—pushed through Senate Bill 549, the so-called Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act, giving tribes the right to sue cardrooms directly. That measure allowed deep-pocketed casinos to use state courts to harass competitors with endless litigation.
According to the California Secretary of State’s “Powersearch” website, Newman has so far accepted over $128,000 in tribal contributions, with sizable checks from Agua Caliente, Pechanga, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Yocha Dehe, and others.
The result was chaos. Dozens of cardrooms faced lawsuits, including some that had already closed. The Gardens Casino and Commerce Casino were targeted first, jeopardizing millions in city revenue.
Last month, a Sacramento County Superior Court judge tossed the tribal
Tribal Contributions to Josh Newman*
Date Amount Contributor
9/28/23 2,500 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
3/1/21 2,700 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
6/13/23 1,500 Barona Band of Mission Indians
2/28/20 4,700 Barona Band of Mission Indians
12/28/23 4,000 Barona Band of Mission Indians
10/22/24 5,500 Barona Band of Mission Indians
5/17/23 5,500 Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
10/14/20 2,000 Morongo Band of Mission Indians
12/4/23 5,500 Morongo Band of Mission Indians
12/11/23 5,500 Morongo Band of Mission Indians
3/28/23 600 Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians
3/28/23 3,000 Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians
12/14/21 2,400 Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians
6/24/21 2,500 Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians
3/29/22 2,500 Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians
10/25/24 5,500 Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
3/6/25 5,900 Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
3/4/24 3,000 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
3/4/24 2,500 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
9/10/19
300 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
8/3/22 2,500 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
9/10/19
300 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
9/25/20 2,000 Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians
2/20/24 2,000 Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians
11/5/21 1,000 Shingle Springs Band Miwok Indians
8/22/23 1,000 Shingle Springs Band Miwok Indians
9/24/24 4,000 Shingle Springs Band Miwok Indians
8/3/22 2,000 Shingle Springs Band Miwok Indians
2/14/25 5,900 Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians
10/28/24 2,500 Table Mountain Rancheria
3/6/25 5,900 Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
3/6/25 4,100 Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
7/7/23 4,900 Viejas Tribal Government
7/7/23 600 Viejas Tribal Government
8/3/21 4,900 Viejas Tribal Government
9/21/23 3,400 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
9/24/24 2,000 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
6/21/21 3,000 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
9/21/23 600 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
4/18/22 1,900 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
4/18/22 100 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
3/10/25 5,900 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation TOTAL 128,100
*Source: California Secretary of State’s website, powersearch.sos.ca.gov
lawsuits, ruling that SB 549 was preempted by federal Indian-gaming law. The decision was a rare win for cardrooms— and for the cities that depend on them. But even as the dust settled, Bonta’s Bureau moved ahead with its “blackjack ban,” giving the tribes a second chance to achieve through regulation what they lost in court.
For critics, it’s a simple story of influence: tribal casino money fuels attorney general campaign war chests; the attorney general then miraculouly pushes cardroom regulations that crush their competitors.
For communities like Hawaiian Gardens, Commerce, and Bell Gardens, the stakes are painfully real. Without their cardrooms, these cities would face budget crises, staff layoffs, and cuts to essential services. The fallout would ripple through the region, wiping out union jobs and
small-business contracts that depend on casino traffic.
Tribal leaders argue that cardrooms have long skirted state law by operating “banked games” through third-party dealers, violating the tribes’ exclusive gaming compacts. But even state regulators acknowledge that cardrooms have been legally operating under the same structure for decades, reviewed and approved by the Department of Justice itself.
The truth is more political than legal. From Becerra to Bonta, California’s attorneys general have treated tribal contributions as a reliable campaign ATM. Each cycle, the checks get bigger, the rules get tighter, and the working-class cities that depend on cardrooms lose a little more ground.
It’s a stacked deck—and Sacramento keeps dealing the same hand.
Tribal Contributions to Bonta for 2022 AG Campaign*
Date Amount Contributor
6/17/21 8,100 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
8/25/22 8,100 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
6/2/21 5,000 Barona Band of Mission Indians 12/20/21 8,100 Barona Band of Mission Indians
4/27/21 5,000 Bay 101 Casino
5/13/21 8,100 Blackstone Gaming, LLC 5/13/21 8,100 Blackstone Gaming, LLC 5/18/21 8,100 California Grand Casino 5/21/21 8,100 Capitol Casino
5/13/21 8,100 Casino M8trix
5/13/21 8,100 Casino M8trix
5/17/21 8,100 Celebrity Casinos, Inc.
6/8/21 2,500 El Dorado Enterprises, Inc. dba Hustler Casino 11/8/22 8,100 Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
5/13/21 8,100 Hollywood Park Casino Company, LLC
5/13/21 8,100 Hollywood Park Casino Company, LLC 3/17/22 7,500 LE Gaming, Inc.
5/13/21 2,000 Livermore Casino
6/15/21 8,100 Morongo Band of Mission Indians 10/25/22 4,500 Morongo Band of Mission Indians
5/17/21 8,100 Ocean's Eleven Casino
5/4/21 8,100 Park West Casinos, Inc.
5/4/21 8,100 Park West Casinos, Inc.
6/24/21 8,100 Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians
12/9/21 8,100 Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians
12/1/21 8,100 Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
5/25/22 2,500 Plain Green, LLC (Chippewa Cree Tribe of Montana)
5/4/21 8,100 PT Gaming, LLC
5/4/21 8,100 PT Gaming, LLC
5/25/22 2,500 RS, LLC (Otoe Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma) 10/20/22 2,000 RS, LLC (Otoe Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma)
6/9/21 8,100 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
6/9/21 1,700 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
11/16/21 6,400 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
6/15/21 8,100 Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians
5/20/22 5,000 Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians
6/1/22 3,100 Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians
11/2/21 5,100 Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians
11/2/21 2,900 Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians
10/26/22 5,200 Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians
5/3/21 8,100 Stars Gaming, Inc.
5/3/21 8,100 Stars Gaming, Inc.
1/24/22 4,000 Table Mountain Rancheria
9/15/22 8,100 United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria
10/28/22 8,100 Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
6/17/21 8,000 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
6/30/21 8,000 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
10/11/22 8,100 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
Total 317,800
Tribal Contributions to Bonta for 2026 AG Campaign*
Date Amount Contributor
6/30/23 9,100 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians 1/11/24 9,100 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
6/26/23 9,100 Barona Band of Mission Indians
5/20/24
3/26/24
6/11/24
Barona Band of Mission Indians
Hollywood Park Casino Company, LLC
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
7/14/23 9,100 Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
7/14/23 9,100 Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
6/30/23 9,100 San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
8/5/24
12/20/23
8/25/23
6/30/23
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Shingle Springs Band Miwok Indians
United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria
6/30/23 9,100 United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria
12/18/23 8,100 Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Total
