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Hundreds of Southern California residents lined up on Atlantic Avenue on March 7 to “rock out” with a now famous 340-ton boulder as it made a stop in Bixby Knolls during its journey to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). The rock received a grand welcome from Long Beach that featured “rock”-themed music, live artists painting their interpretations of the rock, river rock decorating and plenty of photo opportunities. While some visitors came to see the rock after

following its much buzzed-about journey, others like Bixby Knolls resident Glenda Jackson simply walked down the street to take a curious peek at the spectacle that drew crowds well through the evening. “It’s hard to believe that a rock could draw so much attention, but I must admit, it’s not that often that you see a boulder roll into town of this magnitude,” she said. “It’s quite the show.” The granite rock will continue its nightly trips on a specially built trailer until it reaches LACMA, where it will be incorporated into artist Michael Heizer’s work “Levitated Mass.”

Former 7th District councilmember addresses LB’s economic disparities with first-ever People’s State of the City event Nick Diamantides Staff Writer

Community activists concerned with what they perceive are economic disparities among Long Beach residents attended the first-ever People’s State of the City on the night of Feb. 29. The event at Antioch Church, 1535 Gundry Ave., began with a video featuring residents in various parts of the city describing the hardships they face due to lack of employment, low wages, high tuition costs, and what some called the city government’s indifference to the needs of the people.

Former 7th District Long Beach City Councilmember Tonia ReyesUranga addressed the audience of about 300 immediately after the video presentation. “Many have said that Long Beach is a tale of two cities,” she said.

“In many ways that statement is very true.”

Reyes-Uranga noted that some Long Beach residents are so financially

Vacant lots, abandoned plans and millions of promised dollars gone but not forgotten have brought together a group of activists who refuse to give up their dreams of making North Long Beach a better place to live. The group, composed primarily of former members of the now extinct North Project Area Committee (NPAC), held their first meeting two weeks ago at the Long Beach Police Department’s North Division Substation. The group talked about coming up with a name and filing for nonprofit status.

Many of the 30 people who attended the meeting said they were still reeling from the shock of helplessly watching the State of California dismantle all redevelopment agencies and take much of the money they had planned to spend on redevelopment project areas.

In fact, according to Long Beach development manager Tony Foster, the no-longer existent Long Beach Redevelopment Agency (RDA) had earmarked $43.5 million for the North Long Beach Redevelopment Project Area for the 2012 fiscal year. The agency’s plans included– among other things– construction of a new library, a retail center, new parks and housing affordable to working families. The RDA also funded the construction of the new North Long Beach Fire Station, which is still in the works.

As per state law, the RDA helped establish NPAC in 1996 and began acquiring properties upon which to build a better, brighter future for North Long Beach. The demise of the RDA and NPAC has left behind vacant lots in various parts of the community and people

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Laurie Angel, the last person to serve as chair of the now defunct North Project Area Committee, is working with a group of community activists to form a nonprofit organization that will represent the interests of North Long Beach residents. groping for ways to finance the RDA’s now abandoned plans.

Laurie Angel, who was NPAC’s most recent chairperson, presided over the recent meeting at the substation.

Angel, who has lived in North Long Beach with her husband since 1989, told the group that since NPAC no longer exists, uptown Long Beach residents need a new organization to represent their interests to the City of Long Beach.

She stressed that she was only acting as facilitator until the group is officially formed, chooses a leader, creates a board and decides on what direction to take.

“Right now, we don’t even know if see NPAC page 14

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Tonia Reyes-Uranga, former Long Beach 7th District councilmember, addresses the audience who attended the People’s State of the City address at Antioch Church on the evening of Feb. 29.

strapped that they must decide between buying gas to get to work or buying food to feed their children, while others constantly worry about how they will pay their rent or mortgage payment.

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Man falls 20 feet into flood-control channel At 2pm on Saturday, March 3, a 22-year-old male fell approximately 20 feet into a flood-control channel behind Greenbriar Avenue, according to a press release sent out that day by

Captain Rich Brandt of the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD). The man was trimming bushes at the rear of property when the fencing gave way. LBFD units lifted the patient out

of the channel using a litter pick-off maneuver, and he was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.

LBFD’s arson unit uses surveillance operation to catch fire-starter in the act On Feb. 29, at approximately 3:30am, the Long Beach Fire Department’s Fire/Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms Arson Unit set up a surveillance operation in the area of 10th Street and Long Beach Boulevard. The surveillance captured Ronald Archuleta, a 58-year-old male transient, setting a large City of Long Beach trash can on fire.

Archuleta fled the scene and was captured inside a nearby convenience store by Long Beach arson investigators and Long Beach police officers.

The LBFD Arson Unit is now working with the LA City Fire/Arson Unit regarding additional fires in the area of 7th Street and San Julian in downtown Los Angeles where Archuleta said he lives.

The Los Angeles district attorney filed four arson charges Friday afternoon with a bail of $ 200,000.

The LBFD Arson Unit is currently working to prepare at least four additional arson charges to present to the district attorney next week.

On Monday, March 5, a video was released that shows the suspect approach the trash can, look around to see if anyone is watching and set the fire. He then flees the location and is captured inside the convenience store on Long Beach Boulevard. The video is available for public viewing at firechannel.org/blog/?p=3382 .

LBFD arson investigators are asking that anyone with any additional information on this fire or any other fires contact the arson tip hot line at (562) 570-2582.

BREWING UP DISCUSSIONS WITH RAE What Coffee chat Who Presented by 8th District Councilmember Rae Gabelich Where El Ranchito Restaurant, 5345 Long Beach Blvd., LB When Saturday, March 10 from 10am to noon More info Eighth district residents will have the opportunity to share concerns and suggestions on issues that affect the neighborhood.

DEBUNKING MISCONCEPTIONS What Discussing gender issues Who Hosted by the American Association of University Women Where The Center at Sycamore Plaza, 5000 N. Clark Ave., Lakewood When Saturday, March 10 at 11am More info The program will explore skewed attitudes, false ideas and misperceptions about women under the direction of guest speaker Andrea Riggs. The event is open to the public, and cost of luncheon is $30. RSVP at (562) 596-8902.

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Ronald Archuleta (right), a 58-year-old male transient, shortly after being arrested for setting a City of Long Beach trash can on fire

LBPD seeking further information about attack on Wilson high student On Wednesday, Feb. 29, at approximately 2:07pm, Long Beach Police Department officers responded to the area of 10th Street and Ximeno Avenue regarding a fight, which resulted in the hospitalization of a 15-year-old male subject.

When officers arrived, they discovered the victim on the ground. He was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, a student at Wilson High School, was confronted by a group of male sub-

jects, and words were exchanged.

The group then proceeded to assault the victim before fleeing on foot. The victim had not been involved in an on-campus incident earlier in the day.

Police investigated the incident late into the evening and arrested four juvenile suspects who are also Wilson students. They are only being identified as follows: a 15-year-old male from Long Beach, booked for attempted murder; two 16-year-old males from Long Beach, both booked for attempted murder; and a

15-year-old female from Lynwood booked for destroying and/or concealing evidence.

A motive for the assault is still under investigation, but detectives believe others may have been involved in the assault and are asking that anyone with information come forward. Those with information should contact Youth Services Detective Amy Garrett at (562) 570-1425.

Anonymous tips may be submitted via text or web by visiting tipsoft.com.

Lateral LBFD academy expected to replenish fire staffing, reduce reliance on callback overtime With pension reform recently enacted, the City of Long Beach is announcing a lateral academy for the Long Beach Fire Department to replenish fire staffing and reduce the reliance on long-term callback overtime.

“A lateral academy is good for our community, good for our fire department, and would be a fiscally prudent solution of hiring needed firefighters while living within our means,” Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster said.

The fire department currently has 24 firefighter vacancies, which are filled on a daily basis with existing firefighters through callback overtime.

The recent pension reform agreement with the Long Beach Firefighters Association enables the City to once again hire firefighters and reduce the reliance on callback overtime. An analysis of the City’s current fire staffing needs, future attrition and potential future budget challenges shows that an academy can be held today without negative consequences in the future, according to a press release issued Monday by the City.

“Maintaining full staffing is important, and we are able to accomplish this within our existing budget,” said Long Beach Fire Chief Alan Patalano.

“We will start the processes to hire

new firefighters immediately, with the goal of completing the academy this summer.”

Previously trained, experienced, and qualified firefighters from other agencies can complete a lateral academy in eight weeks, whereas a standard recruit academy lasts 16 weeks.

A lateral academy could start in about four months and is already included in the fire department’s FY 2012 budget.

New firefighters will come into the City under the new pension reform agreement, paying their full employee share of pension costs and at a reduced pension benefit formula that is more fiscally sustainable.

L.A. District Attorney’s Office charges woman with attempted arson of inhabited structure On Friday, March 2, at approximately 3:10pm, an adult female set fire to a building on the 2300 block of East 11th Street and fled the scene, according to a press release issued Tuesday by the Long Beach Fire Department. She was located and arrested by officers from the Long Beach Police Department in the area of 10th Street and Daisy Avenue and is now in custody.

The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Konny Hernandez of Long Beach.

On Tuesday, the case was presented to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, which charged Hernandez with one count of attempted arson of an inhabited structure. She is being held on $75,000 bail and was

arraigned later in the day.

This case is ongoing, and investigators have not yet determined if Hernandez is responsible for any other arsons.

HEART TO HEART What “Love Your Heart” ladies day Who Hosted by St. Mary Medical Center Where Women’s Heart Center/Cardiology Department, 1050 Linden Ave., LB When Friday, March 9 from 9am to noon More info Attendees will join Mrs. and Miss Long Beach on a tour of the Women’s Heart Center. Free blood pressure check-ups, body composition evaluations and several other services will be provided. Complimentary coffee will be served. RSVP with Veronica at (562) 491-9588.

LBFD arson investigators are asking that anyone with any additional information on this incident or any other fires contact the Arson Tip Hotline at (562) 570-2582.

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SWASHBUCKLING INTO THE HISTORY BOOKS What Writing workshop Who Presented by the California Writers Club of Long Beach Where Long Beach Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr., LB When Saturday, March 10 from 3pm to 5pm More info The workshop titled “The Hero’s Journey” will discuss how writers craft a story around a legendary hero like Zorro. Attendees may also write their own hero story based on a real or fictional character.

Guest speakers will be Cal State University Long Beach professor Jose Sanchez-H and author-filmmaker Tina Datsko de Sanchez.

FOR THE PUPS What Theater benefit for animals Who Hosted by Long Beach Playhouse and Friends of Long Beach Animals Where Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., LB When Sunday, March 11 at 6:30pm More info The benefit will include entertainment from Ralph Brunson and his “piano bar,” appetizers, a silent auction and opportunity drawings. Peggy Nichols will be honored as the “Hero to Animals” for her work with rescuing turtles and tortoises for 60 years. Requested donation for each ticket is $25. All proceeds will go toward funding programs that improve the livelihood of animals at the shelter in the Pitchford Companion Animal Village. Call FOLBA at (562) 988-7647.

STARTING OFF YOUR BUSINESS RIGHT What Informational seminar Who Hosted by the Office of Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal and the Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College (LBCC) Where LBCC, Building T-1200, 4901 E. Carson St., LB When Friday, March 16 from 7:30am to 9:30am More info The free seminar will train small-business owners on how to use Quickbooks, apply for a small business loan and use financial assistance for training. Parking will be available in Parking Structure J for $1. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP at (562) 495-2915.

ART OF THE MATTER What 2nd annual Art of the Ages Who Hosted by the Comprehensive Child Development Inc. of Long Beach Where James S. Benedict Child Development Center, 2565 Pacific Ave., LB When Saturday, March 17 from 4pm to 7pm More info The fundraiser will feature a silent art auction to benefit CCD’s early childhood education programs for the children of lowincome families. Works by local artists who live in the Long Beach or Los Angeles area will be featured. Call Tammie Kyle at (562) 427-8834.

TOXIC AND E-WASTE BREAKDOWN What E-waste disposal event Who Presented by 5th District Councilmember Gerrie Schipske Where Long Beach Veterans Stadium on Clark Avenue and Conant Street, LB When Saturday, March 24 from 9am to 3pm More info The event will allow residents to dispose of toxic materials in addition to household hazardous and electronic waste.

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by Neena Strichart My Baby Boomer generation grew up experiencing newspapers as truly black and white and read all over.

There were no such things as color pictures or ads in our papers. Local newspapers were the only way for our folks to truly garner local information, and we kids knew it.

Bothering our parents while they read the morning or evening paper was more than a “no no,” it was a guaranteed spanking waiting to happen! Sundays were the only exceptions. We waited patiently for Mom and/or Dad to finish perusing the news, then, and only then, we kids would be allowed to approach while one of them would read us the “funny pages.” Oh, how we longed for the day we could read those comic strips for ourselves. Ah, independence was just around the corner!

The newspaper also held other wonders for us kids– the television program schedule for our local channels, all seven of them…2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 were right there to help guide us through our after-school or weekend-favorite programs. Besides the small screen, we knew that movie theatre listings were printed within those daily delivered pages. If we were lucky we’d catch a glimpse of Dad checking out those listings and know that we were in for a night at the drive-in movies, no doubt decked out in our pajamas. Other than entertainment, most of us kids found little use for newspapers… that is until were a little older

hyper-local focus usually reap the benefit of that more localized approach. Newspapers that strive to use a nonbiased reporting formula combined with a hyper-local focus, in my opinion, will continue to thrive. Combining those ideas with up-to-the-minute technology will be the standard for successful publishers in the future.

What will that look like? It will fuse the most ultramodern technical possibilities with the most basic of printed pages. Much like the pen vs. the typewriter, most of us use a keyboard of some sort on a daily basis yet still have the desire to write messages by hand. By the same token, I believe we will always long to hold a newspaper, magazine or book in our hands. We are a tactile nation, not just a visual one. We crave the touch. Nostalgia or melancholy will also speak to us as we will continue to squirrel away newspaper clippings of good deeds, marriages and birth announcements as well as obituaries.

History demands that we continue to print, lest we fall into the trap of revisionism warned by George Orwell in his book 1984. Or, maybe a more convincing argument would be to quote the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson: “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate for a moment to prefer the latter.”

and our teachers started asking us to bring in clippings for “current events.”

Fast-forward to 2012. We Baby Boomers now receive our news through many avenues we never even dreamed of as children. Not even being fans of the futuristic cartoon series The Jetsons would prepare us for what was to come.

Internet websites, Twitter, Facebook, blogs and other immediate non-printed media sources are now the norm. Smartphones, tablets, pads and laptops allow modern consumers to keep up with the news of the moment. Although newspapers, television stations, and radio programs are still quite important means of news gathering, they have had to change their business models in order to stay relevant.

Advertisers have found themselves confused, as the choice between the traditional and the modern means of reaching consumers is a nearly impossible choice to make.

The more traditional avenues continue to be expensive compared to some online options yet are still quite fruitful.

With the downturn of the economy, most business owners want to make sure that their hard-earned advertising dollars are well spent and spend those dollars where they are guaranteed to reach their target markets. Small businesses rely on a very tight circle of consumers– mostly from those who live within a three- to five-mile radius of those businesses.

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Children and video games: playing with violence Submitted by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Video-gaming (playing video games) has become a popular activity for people of all ages. Many children and adolescents spend large amounts of time playing them. Video-gaming is a multibillion-dollar industry– bringing in more money than movies and DVDs. Video games have become very sophisticated and realistic.

Some games connect to the Internet, which can allow children and adolescents to play online with unknown adults and peers.

While some games have educational content, many of the most popular games emphasize negative themes and promote: the killing of people or animals; the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol; criminal behavior, disrespect for authority and the law; sexual exploitation and violence toward women; racial, sexual, and gender stereotypes; and foul language, obscenities, and obscene gestures.

There is growing research on the effects of video games on children. Some video games may promote learning and problem-solving and help with the development of fine motor skills and coordination. However, there are concerns about the effect of violent video games on young people who play video games excessively.

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Children and adolescents can become overly involved and even obsessed with video games. Spending large amounts of time playing these games can create problems and lead to: poor social skills; time away from family, school-work, and other hobbies; lower grades and reading less; exercising less and becoming overweight; and aggressive thoughts and behaviors.

Parents can help their children enjoy these games and avoid problems by: • checking the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings to learn about the game’s content • selecting appropriate games– both in content and level of development • playing video games with their children to experience the game’s content • setting clear rules about game content and playing time, both in

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I read the Letter to the Editor in your February 24 edition. Incidentally, I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Lew Nelson on his stand on the crossing guard situation and other unnecessary expense by the school district. We have our priorities all wrong. We need to teach the students who have a gift in how to fix a car or build a house, etc. the correct way and the best way those jobs can be accomplished rather than insisting they die on the educational vine and come out of school knowing nothing but how to skip classes and get grants. Maybe when push finally comes to shove something will be done to fix the unseemly unfixable situation we now have in place. Ya gotta have faith in life’s possibilities.

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Schipske making effort to further ‘Open up Long Beach’ to the community Fifth District Councilmember Gerrie Schipske is inviting the public to learn how to track the activities of the Long Beach City Council at the next meeting of Open Up Long Beach, an event designed to make city government more open, transparent and accountable.

“Long Beach City Clerk Larry Herrera will provide a presentation on how to access the Legistar system used to track the activities of the

City Council,” says Schipske. Legistar is a comprehensive, integrated document-management and information retrieval system designed specifically to support the legislative process in cities, towns, and counties. Legistar parallels and supports the customary flow of legislative operations, tracking every action taken by elected officials on important matters, along with dates, freeform notation, and individual votes

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The Open Up Long Beach meeting will take place at 2800 N. Studebaker Rd., on Thursday, March 12, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, and it is open to the public.

More information on the effort to make Long Beach more open, transparent and accountable can be found at openuplongbeach.com or by calling Schipske’s office at (562) 5706932.

CSuLB to present its 42nd Pow Wow to display its American-indian presence California State University, Long Beach’s (CSULB) annual Pow Wow, an American-Indian social celebration, will return to the campus’s Central Quad on Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11. Admission and parking are free.

The 42nd annual two-day event, which will feature AmericanIndian dancing, arts, crafts and food, will begin at 11am each day and run until 10pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday.

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The 42nd annual two-day Pow Wow will feature American-Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food.

The largest spring event of its kind in Southern California, the Pow Wow at CSULB is focused on displaying the university’s strong American-Indian presence.

Pow Wow at CSULB is focused on displaying the university’s strong American-Indian presence.

“We are celebrating the ongoing commitment to American-Indian studies at CSULB, the oldest American-Indian studies program west of the Mississippi, at our 42nd annual homecoming and celebration of life,” said Craig Stone, professor of American-Indian studies and art at CSULB and faculty advisor to the American-Indian Student Council, AISES and the Pow Wow Committee. “We are proud of our students who not only excel in their studies but dedicate countless hours to organizing the Pow Wow and other campus events.”

Members of the head staff and their affiliations are: • Master of Ceremony: John Dawson (San Carlos Apache) • Arena Director: Victor Chavez (Diné) • Head Man Dancer: Rene Jaramillo Navarro (Lipan/Mescalero Apache) • Head Lady Dancer: Heidi Jaramillo Navarro (Muscogee Creek) • Host Northern Drum: Eagle Rib (Tsuu T’ina First Nation, Alberta, Canada) • Head Southern Singer: Herschel Kaulaity (Southern Cheyenne/Kiowa) • Host Gourd: Golden State Gourd Society • Spoonkeeper: Patricia Lopez (Taos Pueblo) In addition to contests and inter-tribal dancing, there will be gourd dancing with dancer registration closing at 2pm on March 11. All dancers and drums are invited.

Saturday’s schedule of events will include: gourd dancing at 11am; grand entry at 2pm; dancer registration closing at 2pm; American Indian Student Council Special at 4pm; dinner and California Indian Presentation-Ti’at Society at 5pm; and retire colors and dance out 10pm.

On Sunday, the schedule of events will be: gourd dancing at 11am; grand entry at 2pm; and awards, retire colors and dance out at 6pm.

Native foods such as mutton and beef stew, Navajo tacos, fry bread and Indian burgers will be on sale at the event, and American-Indian vendors will be selling both traditional and contemporary American-Indian art.

The event is presented by CSULB’s American-Indian Studies Department, American-Indian Student Council, American-Indian Student Services, Student Life and Development, the Division of Student Services and Associated Students Inc. For more information about the event, e-mail powwow@csulb.edu, call (562) 985-8528 or visit csulb.edu/divisions/students/sld/a merican_indian_services/pow_wo w. A campus map and directions can be found at csulb.edu/maps.

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Friends of Signal Hill Cultural Arts (FOSHCA) will host a Family Spring Art-Making Workshop on Sunday, March 11 from 2pm to 4pm at the Discovery Well Park Community Center, 2200 Temple Ave. The workshops are designed to give families with children ages 4 to 15 years an opportunity to enjoy fun, quality time together while working on a variety of art

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Finding a satisfactory contractor may be a real challenge, but don’t just depend on those DiY shows for all the answers Submitted by Milt Becker, a local retired contractor with 40 years of experience Another week and a half, and it will be spring. If you are thinking about doing some home maintenance or improvement, you won’t be alone this season. Due to the economy, a lot of people have put off what has needed to be done.

The question is, will you tackle these jobs yourself or hire them out?

Now, before I go any further, I want to bring up the subject of TV home-improvement shows, or reality/drama shows, as they seem

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Homeowners and property owners have with sure reason driven the price down for work and have gotten their way because of the competition for what work there has been lately. Many contractors, and the workers themselves, have not agreed with the reduction in wages and have left the business. Some are more immune than others, such as a plumber or electrician, where skills have to remain on point and the work is of a necessary nature.

No one likes to take a cold shower. Other trades, not so much.

On the maintenance and improvement side, the situation has become what it is today, a slew of poorly paid workers, ill equipped and not properly trained, in many cases. So, as the seasons change and we get to working on our homes, it is wise to check out whomever you plan on giving your hard earned dollars to. I strongly suggest asking for references and documentation. Do not accept any reference, ask for ones close by that are recent. You want to choose the reference rather than having the person giving the information cherry-pick the best ones.

You should definitely check for licensure. Essentially, working on anything that becomes attached to a home, the landscape (even tree trimming) or anything permanent that needs maintenance requires a state contractor’s license. And that license requires insurance to be valid. It is very easy to check up on this by visiting the Contractors State License Board at cslb.ca.gov. (I know this looks a lot like “Cal State Long Beach” and that might be a good way to remember the name of the state’s site.)

In a follow-up article I will discuss some new laws that have come into play regarding work around the home, especially the presence of lead in paint. In the meantime, think safety for yourself and those around you when you get the tools and ladders out.

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Four ways to get fresh this spring Jennifer E. Beaver Columnist

Sprucing up your home? Don’t forget your garden!

1. Color To jog us out of our collective economic malaise, this year the Pantone Color Institute® has chosen Tangerine Tango as its color of the year. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a highvisibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy,” says Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone’s executive director.

In other words, Tangerine Tango is a vibrant orange. You can find it in canna lilies, begonias, zinnias, marigolds, ornamental and edible peppers, and tomatoes.

But use it sparingly. Colors this bright can highjack a garden. Mix with blue shades to tone down and provide contrast.

2. Vertical gardening Vertical gardening, the practice

of growing plants on walls, trellises, arbors and so on, is a fantastic way to make the most of our southern California patios and decks. Check out Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces by Rebecca Sweet and Susan Morrison and Vertical Gardening: Grow Up, Not Out, for More Vegetables and Flowers in Much Less Space,

by Derek Fell. Just remember to make sure your structures are sturdy; vines, flowers and vegetables weigh a lot more than you might think. And keep some space between your support structure and your wall to avoid damage.

3. Drought-tolerant gardening We continue to discover great plants that perform well without an abundance of water. Un-thirsty varieties are perfect for our Mediterranean climate. Remember, though, that drought tolerant means low water, not no water; most plants need a season or so of average water to develop deep roots. After that, many can withstand longer dry periods. If you live in Long Beach, take advantage of the city’s outstanding offer to pay you to remove your grass and put in low-water plants

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4. herbs According to The National Garden Bureau, 2012 is the Year of the Herb. Many grow with little effort in our Mediterranean climate, such as rosemary, basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme, mint, chives and many more. Most are sun-lovers, but parsley and mint will take a bit of shade. Squeeze a few herbs into your flower beds or pots– they don’t take up much space and pack a lot of flavor.

Jennifer E. Beaver, a Wrigley resident, is a master gardener and author of Container Gardening for California and Edible Gardening for California.

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Contenders for the LB eighth district council seat face-off again at Los Cerritos elementary School forum CJ Dablo Staff Writer

Lillian Kawasaki and Al Austin II faced off again Wednesday at a second candidate forum for the eighth district Council seat at Los Cerritos Elementary School. Before dozens of attendees, both contenders challenged their opponent’s experience and ties to the local community and ability to represent the eighth district.

“I know that, if elected, on day one I can come in. I don’t need to learn the job,” Kawasaki said Wednesday at the event hosted by the Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association. “I can spend my

time actually meeting the challenges that face Long Beach today.”

Kawasaki highlighted her publicservice experience of more than 30 years. She said she was an assistant general manager at the Department of Water and Power and worked with the Los Angeles Community Development Department. At that department she had a budget of more than $300 million a year and 500 people. Currently, Kawasaki serves on the board of directors of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD).

Austin also touted his own experience. He acknowledged that he has

served as a union representative for the past eight years and a fundraiser who has worked in 11 states. Kawasaki asked Austin how that experience would help small businesses.

“I was able to gain a great amount of experience working in municipalities and cities and states throughout the West,” Austin said Wednesday. “Specifically it has given me organizational skills. It’s given me the ability to bring people together. It’s given me the ability to identify the problems and to problem-solve with large groups of people, often with their very diverse interests.”

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A little later in his rebuttal, Austin clarified himself. “I believe my organization skills, my ability to bring organizations together, to bring people together to advocate will be very, very useful in helping…our small businesses grow and develop in the eighth district,” he said. Austin praised the business district along the Atlantic corridor and recommended that it should be a model for the rest of the city.

Kawasaki explained her ties to the business community and described her experience managing small business programs. She also offered one idea to help this particular group.

“If I’m fortunate enough to be elected, I will ensure that in my office, there will be a small-business ombudsman,” Kawasaki said, explaining that an ombudsman can “navigate the City Hall” and can recruit businesses to the area and even retain and grow the existing businesses.

Austin also spoke about how his public-sector experience could help businesses and recognized the important role that business plays in providing jobs.

“I will work with our business community as a stakeholder, but beyond that I’m going to push back on our business community because I think they have a greater obligation in our city,” Austin said as he noted the number of Baby Boomers who are set to retire in a few years and the need to create institutional knowledge among the youth. He hoped that businesses will create internship opportunities for young people.

But where Kawasaki emphasized her local government experience, Austin emphasized his ties to the community. According to his campaign literature, Austin has served on the Fairfield Family YMCA Board, the Los Cerritos Elementary PTA and the Long Beach Citizen Police Complaint Commission.

In answer to a question posed by Austin that asked for her volunteer experience with the eighth district, Kawasaki highlighted several areas where she has served. Kawasaki said she was appointed to the Long Beach Water Commission, served on the board of the historical society, and volunteered at Hughes Middle School and Longfellow Elementary School. She also spoke of her efforts to save the Will J. Reid Park and that she supports the Long Beach Shakespeare Company and the First Fridays art walk events and also shows cars at the Dragster Expo.

Austin criticized Kawasaki’s involvement with the community.

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Al Austin II “I do think that it speaks to the nature of the ability to effectively represent this entire district,” he said. Austin blasted his opponent’s participation with the First Fridays event.

“If I were to go before a judge and ask for community service, First Fridays and a car show would not qualify,” Austin concluded.

During two “lightning rounds,” the candidates were given 30 seconds to respond to a spectrum of questions that included topics like rent control, increasing the utility tax and same-sex marriage.

With a limited time to answer whether they supported, opposed or had no opinion, there was not much of an opportunity to fully explain a position. Some of the questions were vague, and others asked for stances on recent decisions by the current City Council.

At the conclusion of the forum, Austin said in an interview said that he hoped that the attendees will remember his commitment to safe neighborhoods.

He emphasized his concern for public safety.

Kawasaki said in an interview that her priorities include expanding the Atlantic Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard business corridors, seeing a “riverlink” around the Los Angeles River, and keeping the Will J. Reid Park, a key open space near the L.A. River.

Both Kawasaki and Austin acknowledged that the forum was missing one other another candidate whose name will be on the ballot for the open Council seat– Gustavo Rivera. According to the moderator, Jeff Kellogg, Rivera had been invited, but he had not responded to the invitation and did not appear at the forum on Wednesday night.

Kawasaki and Austin confirmed Wednesday that Rivera has so far failed to engage them in any public debate or forum. He also did not respond to media requests before press time.

Both Kawasaki and Austin have raised a substantial amount of money for their campaigns. According to the most recently available campaign finance statements from the Long Beach City Clerk’s office, Kawasaki has raised $24,969 from loans and monetary contributions and spent $30,734.40 so far on this campaign. Her cash balance was $36,974.77 as of Feb. 25. During the debate Kawasaki acknowledged that she gave money to her own campaign. Records reflect that Kawasaki loaned her own campaign $10,000 last year. Austin raised $14,909 in monetary contributions and spent $11,584.34. Austin reported a cash balance of $20,361.23 on his Feb. 25 campaign statement.

COMMuNiTY 17-year-old among local life-savers honored by Long Beach red Cross

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The audience at the Hyatt Regency hotel sat in rapt attention last Thursday (March 1) morning as Mat Kaplan told story after story of people who had quickly and courageously taken action to save another person’s life. The event– the Long Beach Chapter of the Red Cross’s 8th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards Breakfast– attracted about 300 people who came to honor 11 local heroes.

Kaplan, who has an extensive background in journalism and now works as the media producer and radio host for the Planetary Society in Pasadena, was the master of ceremonies.

“The people you are about to meet are all very different from one another except for one thing,” Kaplan told the audience. “In a moment of crisis, something inside of them pulled them forward to help someone else, in many cases a stranger.”

The first award went to three Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) detectives: Adrianna Jaurigui and married couple Toby and Sondra Beskin. On Sept. 19, 2011, the three of them were driving back from a Cowboys and 49ers game in San Francisco, when they came upon what looked like a head-on collision between a big rig and a compact car. The off-duty detectives had to break into the car and hold the severely injured woman’s head in place until the paramedics arrived 25 minutes later. The woman was airlifted to a hospital and

survived.

The next heroes called to the stage were Sascha Bryan-Zwick and Kelly Armstrong.

On January 14, 2011, the two men– both certified lifeguards– were leaving El Dorado Park in Long Beach after playing a softball game. They recognized a man from another team who seemed to be in distress as he walked away from his game that had just begun.

Bryan-Zwick and Armstrong walked over to him to see what was wrong.

“The man had been pitching and [was] struck in the leg by a line drive,” Kaplan explained. “After that he began feeling ill and could not catch his breath, so he decided to leave.” Kaplan said, noting that when it became obvious that the man was having a heart attack, Bryan-Zwick and Armstrong swung into action. One performed chest compressions, and the other performed rescue breaths until the paramedics arrived.

The man was rushed to a hospital and survived. Doctors discovered that the ball had dislodged a blood clot in his leg and, when it hit his heart, it caused a heart attack.

Another certified lifeguard, Brianna Aguet, was next in line for an award. On September 2, 2011, Aguet was driving on Bellflower Boulevard near the 91 Freeway. At a traffic light, the woman in the car next to her turned left into oncoming traffic and was broadsided by another car that was carrying a mother and daughter.

Brianna jumped out of her car and grabbed her emergency kit, which she

Greater Long Beach CEO Margaret Arbini Madonna (far left) and board chair Jo Bracken (far right) present Sascha Bryan-Zwick (second from left) and Kelly Armstrong with the Hometown Hero Award. Bryan-Zwick and Armstrong provided CPR to a man when he suffered a heart attack after being struck by a ball at a softball game.

always carries, and made a quick assessment. The only one who seemed injured was the mother, who got out of the car, clutched her chest, and fell to the ground. Aguet calmed her down, propped her feet up, and asked key questions– whether she had life-threatening issues or allergies, etc. When the paramedics arrived, the woman was no longer coherent, but Aguet was able to give them the information they needed in order to treat the woman. She had been struck in the chest by a deploying airbag, which induced shock. Later, the woman fully recovered.

Next, Kaplan called LBPD Officer Rob Owens to the stage. On May 19, 2011, Owens was off duty and was enjoying dinner at a Super Mex restaurant with his wife, his two children and his father. Soon after the food was served, Owens’s dad began to choke, and when several seconds of his not being able to breathe passed, Owens realized that he needed to perform abdominal thrusts to save his father’s life.

He got into position and gave a sharp thrust to his father’s diaphragm, which created a burst of air that cleared the piece of steak obstructing his father’s throat.

“Rob is the EMT on the SWAT team,” Kaplan said “His First-Aid skills and duties are part of the job, but as he told us, ‘It’s something else to use these skills for a member of my own family.’”

Tyler Marlowe, 17 years old, was next in line for the hero’s award. “His story is not like any others that we have told,” Kaplan said, explaining that Marlowe became a helper to 80-year-old Lillian Fela when he was just 13. He began taking out her trash, watering her lawn and garden, running errands and doing odd jobs around the house. Fela had a daughter who brought groceries once a week but no other family. Marlowe became like a grandson to her, and the two of them spent many hours chatting and sharing photos and stories.

On Jan. 27, 2011, Owens went to Fela’s house and found her collapsed on the floor. He called 9-1-1 and began CPR, but it was too late. “His heart was broken,” Kaplan said. “His mother tells us he will never forget Lillian and what [affection] she had for him.”

Another LBPD officer, Marc Hawkins, was also recognized as a Hometown Hero. On Aug. 8, 2011, Hawkins and his wife were walking near their home in Huntington Beach when they came upon a group of people standing around an unconscious older man. Hawkins stepped in and immediately began doing chest compressions

Local food-assistance organization to reap additional benefits from donations made in next two months For the 14th consecutive year, Food Finders, a community-based organization that provides food to the needy, will participate in the Alan Shawn Feinstein “fight hunger” challenge. During March and April, a total of $1 million will be divided proportionately among hunger-fighting agencies nationwide.

“Last year, more than 1700 agencies participated nationally and received some portion of the million dollars that Feinstein Foundation generously granted,” said Patti Larson, Food Finders executive director.

“Food Finders received $4,320 of the funds based on our own reported total of 1.32 million in food (pounds) and monetary donations. We were able to provide more than 1,080 meals with that money. Every dollar or pound of food donated really makes a difference. It would be fantastic to reach 1.5 million this year.”

Feinstein’s past $1 million challenges to fight hunger have raised a record $1.25 billion to date in support of 2000 agencies nationwide. The campaign has been the most successful ongoing effort ever to fight hunger.

Any donations received by Food Finders between March 1 and April 30 count towards the Feinstein challenge. Those donations may include cash, checks, food (valued at $1 per item or pound) or pledges. Monetary donations may be made to Food Finders via phone or mail, and online at foodfinders.org. Food donations may be dropped off at 2301 E. 28th St., Suite 303 in Signal Hill, or pick-ups may be scheduled by calling (562) 598-3003.

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Volunteer Red Cross nurses Jone Levis (left) and Heddy Niemeyer (right) escort 17-year-old Tyler Marlowe, a Hometown Hero Award honoree, to receive his award. Marlowe became 80-year-old Lillian Fela’s closest friend, and he devoted four years of his life to visiting her every day and meeting her needs.

When he found her unconscious on the floor in January 2011, he called 9-1-1 and administered CPR until the paramedics arrived. while a woman began doing rescue breaths. They kept the procedure going until the paramedics arrived and transported the man to the hospital.

“He lived for two more weeks then suffered heart failure,” Kaplan said.

“Although it was painful to hear that the man had died in the hospital, Marc had given the family that much more time together and the chance to say their goodbyes.”

Priscilla Hoskinds was next for a hero’s award. On April 25, 2011, when she arrived at the gym where she teaches kickboxing, she was summoned to where a gym member was unconscious on the floor. She immediately began administering CPR and continued until the paramedics arrived and took the man to a hospital.

Unfortunately, he suffered heart failure a few weeks later and died, but the family thanked Hoskinds for giving them the chance to have those last days with him.

Tim Evans was the final award recipient, and Kaplan told his story. On

April 18, 2011 after being out on business for a couple of hours, Evans returned to Crane Pacific Valve headquarters in Signal Hill and found a group of people gathered around co-worker Tim Larsen, who was unconscious on the floor, purple-faced and not breathing.

Evans immediately began providing CPR and rescue breaths, continuing until paramedics arrived. Larsen was taken to a hospital and fitted with an internal defibrillator, and he has since recovered.

Kaplan noted that all the heroes were trained in CPR, other first aid measures, and in most cases they were the only ones able to take the necessary action. “When the time came, they responded,” he said. “Early CPR is vital for recovery. It won’t save everybody, but it does save lives.”

He stressed that the American Red Cross offers classes in CPR throughout the year. “Please, do yourself, your family and your friends the lifesaving favor of learning First-Aid CPR,” he said.

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Stoic Warrior is a three-part photo series by Greg Chacon that explores the exotic beauty of tribal body art and the idea of The Warrior Woman. Bringing an air of strength and woman empowerment to the photography medium, these three photos are inspired by the tribal facial tattoos of the Maori of New Zealand and body painting of the Aborigines of Australia.

“As an artist, I wanted to push my limits by being involved in the process from start to finish– from styling, to creating the unique war paint designs adorning my models, and finally photographing and editing each piece individually to execute my vision of the Stoic Warrior,” Chacon said. “In creating these depictions, these women now personify an image of both strength and beauty. The goal for this photo series was to make the war paint the focal point, thus highlighting strength, power, and individuality captured by the lens of a camera.”

The intricate war paint design and the rustic pieces worn give each depicted warrior woman her individuality to become a cohesive image that reiterates the goal of Stoic Warrior.

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“Utilizing my resources, I was able to create an atmosphere of women of tribal descent in their own native setting, a mock-photographic documentary of an exotic Warrior Queen overseeing her dominion flanked by her two trusted army generals,” Chacon said. “With photography as my tool, the emphasis and goal of the photos then became the war paint, making the bodies of our Stoic Warriors secondary, while still highlighting key images in color to make the images further pop. What lent itself to the process was the vehicle of photography that created a sense of realism in my vision of the strong woman warrior.”

Chacon said the project has been gratifying in every sense of the word.

“For an artist to see his or her world that they envision realized in physical form is an achievement in every aspect because you’ve infused yourself and artistic vision as one,” he said. “The art is part of you, a child of perfection in your eyes, to put it simply.”

Greg Chacon may be contacted at gcblu3@gmail.com .

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LBuSD Board President Williams squares off with challenger Linarez

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From left, incumbent LBUSD Board Member Felton Williams and challenger Ricardo Linarez debated the issues at a candidate forum hosted by the Wrigley Association Monday evening, March 5 at Veterans Park.

Nick Diamantides Staff Writer

Transparency in the decisionmaking process and asking decisions that are truly in the best interests of students surfaced as the two hot-button topics in the Monday night candidate forum at Veterans Park.

Incumbent Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Board President Felton Williams and challenger Ricardo Linarez squared off in front of an audience of about 75 people during the event hosted by the Wrigley Association.

Gavin McKiernan, Wrigley board member, served as moderator of the forum and began the event by giving the candidates two minutes each for opening remarks.

Williams spoke first, noting that he had served on the board for eight years, and he represented LBUSD’s Area 2. He added that during his tenure, two thirds of the elementary schools in his area have been at 800 or above on the state’s academic performance index (API), which are very high scores.

“There’s been an increase in our college-going rate and a great reduction in truancy and drop-outs during my tenure, thanks to the collaboration between the school district and the city prosecutor,” Williams said.

He added that LBUSD won the highly esteemed national Broad Prize for the best-run school district in America in 2003 and was nominated for the award in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. “That award recognizes school districts across the United States that raise the academic performance of their schools,” he said. “That has been a mainstay in the school district here.”

In his opening statements, Linarez said he is running to bring transparency to the LBUSD. He stressed that most people do not know why the LBUSD board makes the decisions it makes and there is a failure of communication between the board and its constituents. “I want to improve the decision-making process by bringing parents, teachers and school employees to the table,” he said. “I want to increase graduation rates and make sure that our kids either go to universities or attend vocational training after they graduate from high school.”

Linarez noted that he graduated from Lakewood High School, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and came back to Long Beach after being discharged. He added that, as a parent with children attending LBUSD schools, he has a personal stake in making sure that the board makes decisions that put the welfare of pupils above all other considerations.

The candidates’ opening statements set the tone for the rest of the forum. Throughout the discussions, Williams repeatedly pointed to the school district’s accomplishments in spite of the past eight years of budget cutbacks. Linarez, on the other hand, kept insisting that the LBUSD board makes decisions in secret, and could do a much better job educating its students. He also noted that LBUSD

was awarded the Broad Prize a year before Williams was elected to the board.

After the opening remarks, McKiernan asked each candidate a series of questions, beginning with what specific action each would take to reduce the number of layoffs due to budget cutbacks. “In the last three years, this district has spent hundreds of millions of dollars in contracting with consultants,” Linarez responded. “If we are really serious about putting everything on the table, we should put these items on the table and put that money back into the classrooms instead of taking away from our kids’ ability to learn.”

Williams insisted that schools in the district continue to improve their academic performance in spite of budget cutbacks. “In terms of the contracting, he (Linarez) is referring to [the fact that] most of the money involved in those contracts comes from Measure K bond money, which is not money for paying teachers' salary,” he added. “Secondly, we bring in millions of dollars in grants [that must be spent on specific programs spelled out in the grants.] That money is tied up in [programs] that are not part of state funding for

teachers salaries.”

McKiernan then asked the candidates if they would consider closing some schools if the state budget crisis persists. Williams said the members of the board are hoping that California voters will approve tax increases that will offset the budget crisis, but if that does not happen, everything– including some school closures– would have to be considered. “Our budget is open and available, and it’s not secret,” he added.

“It has to go through certain levels of review with the county and state, and we have to show the that we are solvent.”

Linarez noted that the LBUSD has already closed three schools in the past two years. “I believe that we should not close any more schools,” he stressed. “We have

schools that are needed in our neighborhoods, and the fact that we are building new schools does not make sense.”

Williams later countered that the money for constructing new schools or improving the buildings of existing schools comes from bond money that may only be used for capital improvements, and that does not impact the LBUSD’s General Fund.

As the 90-minute forum progressed, the candidates answered more questions pertaining to the budget, layoffs, campus security and ways to improve academic performance. The candidates also traded barbs. Linarez promised he would be more personally involved with parents and teachers and pay more visits to the schools in his area than has been Williams's practice.

To that, Williams insisted that he is very much in touch with parents and teachers and does visit school campuses regularly. He said the fact that Linarez is not aware of his involvement shows that he is ignorant of what is going on in the district.

In his closing remarks, Linarez stressed that LBUSD’s budget document was not specific enough with regard to expenditures. He added that he would bring transparency to the budget process and be far more responsive to the concerns of parents in the district.

Williams closed by reiterating the district’s continued improvements in academic performance in the past eight years and the national recognition it has received from organizations and magazines during that time period.

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PuBLiC NOTiCeS TST4009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0141714 Title Order No. 10-8-508633 Investor/Insurer No. N/A APN No. 7215-020-021 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/22/2005.

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." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by LATEEF T FRANKS, A SINGLE MAN, dated 04/22/2005 and recorded 5/2/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1017867, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 04/02/2012 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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 and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2244 SEA RIDGE DRIVE, SIGNAL HILL, CA, 90755. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,259,545.50. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks 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.

Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/02/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4211155 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012 TST3983 / 2012 020872 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: AFK EVENTS, 1535 Termino Ave. #P1, Long Beach, CA 90804. Registrant: ALAN KATZ, 1535 Termino Ave. #P1, Long Beach, CA 90804. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Alan Katz. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 6, 2012.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: February 10, 17, 24, & March 9, 2012.

TST9384 / 2012 020928 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: HARMONY DEVELOPMENT, 4224 Ocana Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713. Registrant: PHILIP ALAN RUPPRECHT, 4224 Ocana Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713. This business is conducted by: an Individual.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Philip Rupprecht. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 6, 2012. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: February 10, 17, 24, & March 9, 2012.

TST3989 / 2012 017087 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: PCH BEAUTY SUPPLY, 1014 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90806. Registrant: PS BEAUTY SUPPLY, INC., 1014 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90806. This business is conducted by: a Corporation.

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has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on January 31, 2012. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: February 10, 17, 24, & March 9, 2012.

TST3990 / 2012 022806 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: THINK TOOLS, 1512 Armando Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807.

Registrant: 1. ANTON STRIEGL, 2. KATHLEEN STRIEGL, 1512 Armando Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by: a Husband and Wife. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Anton Striegl. The registrants have not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 8, 2012.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: February 10, 17, 24, & March 9, 2012.

TST3994 / 2012 019544 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: FOX WEST INDUSTRIES, 550 Orange Ave., Suite 316, Long Beach, CA 90802. Registrant: 1. EBEN CLAPSADDLE, 2. BRADLEY FOX, 550 Orange Ave., Suite 316, Long Beach, CA 90802. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Eben Clapsaddele. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant started doing business under this Fictitious Business Name on February 3, 2012. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 3, 2012. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: February 17, 24, & March 2, 9, 2012.

TST3992 / 2012 023225 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1.

EIGHT SIX EIGHT (868) NEW MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS, 2. 868 NEW MEDIA & PR, 3. 868 MEDIA AND PR, 15000 Halldale Ave., Gardena, CA 90247. Registrant: ASHLEY JONES, 15000 Halldale Ave., Gardena, CA 90247. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

Signed: Ashley Jones. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 9, 2012. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: February 17, 24, & March 2, 9, 2012.

TST3993 / 2012 024460 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following perso n i s d o i n g b u s i n e s s a s : 1 .

THE PUBLIC THEATRE OF SOUTHERN CALIF O R N I A , 2 . T H E P U B L I S C T H E AT R E , 5 2 5 E .

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R e g i s t r a n t : D E N I S M C C O U T R S T RY J E W S K I , 5 2 5 E . S e a s i d e Wa y # 9 0 2 , L o n g B e a c h , C A 90802. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Denis McCourt Stryjewski. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 10, 2012.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: February 17, 24, & March 2, 9, 2012.

TST4001 / 2012 028897 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: WHOLESOME WHOLESALE CLUB, 315 W. 3rd St. Unit 206, Long Beach, CA 90802. Registrant: LOUIE DO IT ALL INDUSTRIES, INC., 3 1 5 W. 3 r d S t . U n i t 2 0 6 , L o n g B e a c h , C A 9 0 8 0 2 . Th i s b u s i n e s s i s c o n d u c te d b y : a C o r poration. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Susan M u n o z A r e t e , Vi c e P r e s i d e n t . T h e r e g i s t r a n t has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 21, 2012. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the d a t e i t w a s f i l e d i n t h e o ff i c e o f t h e c o u n t y clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 1 4 4 11 e t s e q . , B u s i n e s s a n d P r o f e s s i o n s Code). P u b . T h e Signal Tribune: February 24, & March 2, 9, 16, 2012.

TST4006 / 2012 031952 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1.

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EMERALD SBS, 500 Ximeno Ave. #322, Long Beach, CA 90814. Registrant: MICHAEL STOKESBERRY, 500 Ximeno Ave. #322, Long Beach, CA 90814. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Michael Stokesberry.

The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 27, 2012.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012.

TST4003 / 2012 031451 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: 1.

REMCO, 2. A REAL ESTATE & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, 3. A REAL ESTATE AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY, 4. REMCO A REAL ESTATE AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY, 2020 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: A REAL ESTATE & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC., 2020 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Drew C. Baker, President. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement

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tion in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Susana P. Ochoa-Tailanian. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant started doing business under this Fictitious Business Name on October 1, 2011. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 21, 2012. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

TST4002 / 2012 024506 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: E.R. CLEANING SERVICES, 2109 Ohio Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: BLANCA JAUREGUI, 2109 Ohio Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Blanca Jauregui. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 10, 2012. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012.

TST4007 / 2012 033450 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: HOT JOBS, 646 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. #10, Long Beach, CA 90806. Registrant: BOB S. TURNER, 646 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. #10, Long Beach, CA 90806.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Bob S. Turner. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 29, 2012. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012.

TST4010 / 2012 028853 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as: SPOTNPHOTO, 934 Belmont Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806. Registrant: 1. PABLO TAILANIAN, 2.

SUSANA P. OCHOA-TAILANIAN, 934 Belmont Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806. This business is conducted by: a Husband and Wife. I declare that all informa-

TST4011 / 2012 033133 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: PANTOMIME LION JEWELRY, 5259 Deeboyar Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712. Registrant: NICOLE LOCKHART, 5259 Deeboyar Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Nicole Lockhart. The registrant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. The registrant started doing business under this Fictitious Business Name on December 1, 2010. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on February 28, 2012. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

TST4012 / 2012 034656 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: LEMON IN A CUP, 401 W. 5th St. #3C, Long Beach, CA 90802. Registrant: LISA ROCHELLE CARPENTER, 401 W. 5th St. #3C, Long Beach, CA 90802. This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Lisa Rochelle Carpenter. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on March 1, 2012. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

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CiTY OF SigNAL hiLL TST4014 NoTICE INVITING BIDS A-1 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, California, until 10:00 AM on April 3, 2012 and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publicly opened and read for construction of UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL PROJECT, NO. 540 in accordance with the Specifications and Construction Drawings therefore. Bids must be made on the forms provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, marked "Bid for," followed by the title of the project and the date and hour for submitting bids. Bids are required for the entire work as shown on the Construction Drawings and as described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications. The work to be accomplished under this contract consists of the removal and disposal of one underground 500 gallon waste oil tank, and the installation of one double-wall 280 gallon above ground “Lube Cube” tank. The Contract duration is thirty (30) working days.

A-2 The contract documents, which include the Specifications and Construction Drawings, may be obtained at the City of Signal Hill Finance Department for $20.00 or $25.00 by mail. The documents are entitled “UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL PROJECT, NO. 540 A-3 Bids will not be received unless they are made on a proposal form furnished in the Contract Documents by the City of Signal Hill. Each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified check, cashier's check or bidder's bond, made payable to the City of Signal Hill for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the Contract.

A-4 All bids are to be compared on the basis of the estimate of quantities shown in the Bid Schedule(s) and as stipulated herein. Bids will not be accepted from the contractors who are not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Contractor shall be required to possess a currently active Hazardous Substance Removal Certification “HAZ” and one of the following licenses: General Engineering “A”, Plumbing Contractor C-36 or Limited Specialty C-61/D-40 license at the time the bid is submitted.

A-5 Attention is directed to the provision in Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under the Contractor.

A-6 Before a Contract is entered into with the successful bidder, the bidder shall present evidence in writing to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, that he/she has a current combined single limit liability policy with aggregate limits for Bodily Injury and Property Damage in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000).

EYE ON CRIME Crimes reported by the LBPD Feb. 28 to March 5 Council Districts 6 (North of PCH) 7 & 8 (East of the L.A. River & North to Del Amo Blvd.)

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A-7 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California which are on file with the City Clerk of Signal Hill and copies will be made available to any interested party on request. These rates shall be the minimum wage rates for this project. A copy of the Contractor's certified payroll, as well as those of all subcontractors, will be required to be submitted with each invoice.

A-8 Attention is directed to Public Contract Code Section 22300 permitting the substitution of specified and approved securities for contract retention of funds. All such securities shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill.

A-9 The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and said bonds shall be secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill.

A-10 The City of Signal Hill reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or delete portions of any and all bids or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures and shall be the sole judge of the bids received.

A-11 It is estimated that this contract will be awarded on April 17, 2012 by the City Council. It is desired that work begin the week of May 7, 2012.

CiTY OF SigNAL hiLL TST4013 NoTICE oF oRDINANCE ADoPTIoN Ordinance No. 2012-02-1445 was introduced at the City Council meeting of February 21, 2012, and adopted by the City Council at their meeting of Tuesday, March 6, 2012. A summary of the ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 12-01, AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DENSITY REQUIREMENTS AT AN APPROVED AFFORDABLE HOUSING SITE AT 1500 E. HILL STREET The ordinance was adopted by the following vote: AYES:

Mayor Larry Forester, Vice Mayor Tina L. Hansen, Council Members Michael J. Noll, Ellen Ward, Edward H.J. Wilson

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

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None

Pursuant to Signal Hill City Charter Section 315, this ordinance shall become effective 30 days from and after the date of its adoption. A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is available in the City Clerk’s Office.

Kathleen L. Pacheco City Clerk

BY ORDER of the City of Signal Hill.

Posted at City Hall: March 7, 2012 Published in the Signal Tribune: March 9 and March 16, 2012

Published in the Signal-Tribune newspaper on March 9, 2012.

Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on March 9, 2012.

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insurance,” she said. “And yet, those of us who do have to worry about such things have never before in the history of our city been under attack.”

The former councilmember told the audience that working families and immigrants have been portrayed as culprits and blamed for the bad economy.

“Yet we are not responsible for the greed of the corporations, the financial collapse of the housing market and banking industry, nor to blame for the growing price of gas and education,” she insisted.

Reyes-Uranga reminded the audience that Long Beach is one of the most diverse cities in the United States, and she narrated a slide presentation to show that fact. During the presentation, she pointed out that Latinos make up more than 40 percent of the city’s population with concentrations of over 55 percent in the 9th, 6th and 1st districts. She noted that African-Americans (who constitute 13.5 percent) have a significant presence in seven of the city’s nine council districts.

Reyes-Uranga also projected a map showing that the combination of Asians, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans and other minorities make up a significant portion of Long Beach’s population (about 15 percent).

The former councilmember noted that whites (about 30 percent) only make up a majority of the 3rd and 5th districts with 70 percent and 66 percent respectively.

“Based on ethnicity alone, we see a striking illustration of the tale of two cities, but that alone does not mean a thing,” she said. “Only when you combine the other statistics is there an indication that we may have a stark division in this city.”

Reyes-Uranga then took the audience through a series of examples of the disparity present in the city. She noted that the north and west portions of the city have the most home foreclosures, and 60 percent of those responding to a recent citywide survey said they were in trouble financially.

Reyes-Uranga also discussed violence. She noted that most Long Beach shootings take place in the 1st District followed by the 6th, 4th, 8th and 9th districts. “Are our candidates for office

talking about how these shootings can be stopped?” she asked.

Later in her presentation, ReyesUranga decried the lack of environmental justice in the less affluent sections of the city that are closer to pollution-generating industries, which impair the health of residents, especially children and seniors. She also noted that parkland is not distributed equally throughout the city. “The number of [park] acres varies widely, ranging from only one acre per 1,000 residents in the north and west park districts to over 16 acres per 1,000 residents in the eastern districts,” she said.

Next, Reyes Uranga gave some alarming statistics with regard to poverty. “Over 100,000 people in this city live in poverty,” she said. “As you can see by the map, there is a concentration of families in poverty in the 1st and 9th districts and west and central parts of our city.”

Reyes Uranga ended her presentation by showing that the 3rd and 5th districts have the majority of the city’s registered voters, and that in 2010, 77 percent of those who voted in the mayoral race were white homeowners.

“We see the eastside in many instances untouched by foreclosures, shootings, poverty and environmental impacts,” Reyes Uranga noted. “Yet they chose our mayor and other citywide offices.” She ended by reminding the audience that when the disadvantaged and disenfranchised people of the city finally understand the potential power of their combined votes, significant changes will come to Long Beach.

After Reyes Uranga’s presentation, the audience was divided into breakout groups, which discussed actions common people could take to effect change in the city.

“The main purpose of the gathering was to bring residents from all over Long Beach to talk about issues impacting our lives, including the need for affordable housing, living-wage jobs, quality education, healthy and safe neighborhoods and a clean environment,” said Christine Petit, a founder of the Long Beach Time Exchange– one of the several organizations that had display tables set up at the church. Petit said the event was a success because it increased the momentum of what many organizations have been doing in the city for the past several years.

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Sh City Council’s review of finances shows budget ‘on track’ halfway through the fiscal year CJ Dablo Staff Writer

Signal Hill’s budget is, so far, on the right path for Fiscal Year 2011, according to the City’s finance director during the mid-year budget review at last Tuesday’s Council meeting. In addition, more money will be transferred to the City’s Economic Uncertainties Reserve Fund.

“Overall, we are on track with our revenues and expenditures as of Dec. 31, 2011, with 50 percent of the fiscal year completed,” said Maida Alcantara, who is the administrative services officer and finance director for Signal Hill.

On Tuesday, the City Council approved several staff-recommended adjustments to its current fiscal year budget. The numbers available from the finance department show some positive signs.

According to a staff report from Alcantara’s office, the General Fund’s balance (after the approved program adjustments) is now projected to be $4,790, 942. That total is over $1.029 million more than what was originally projected for the adopted budget for the 20112012 fiscal year.

Now that more than half of the fiscal year is completed, the City Council also approved a major adjustment to an account associated with the now dissolved Redevelopment Agency (RDA). The Council unanimously approved the transfer of more than $1.29 million from the AB1x 27 Reserve Fund, which will be divided between the Capital Improvement Fund and the Economic Uncertainties Fund. The Capital Improvement Fund will receive $500,000, and the Economic Uncertainties Fund will

Councilmember Noll compared the Economic Uncertainties Reserve Fund to a savings account as he explained why that reserve account is important. He described the City’s overall finances in a positive light.

“At least we’re going in the right direction,” Noll said, as he praised Alcantara and the staff for their work.

The Council also approved several recommended adjustments to the revenue and expenditures as detailed in Alcantara’s finance report. Most notably on the expenditures side, the Finance Department requested an adjustment of $90,000 to cover increases in medical benefits for retirees. The Community Development Department requested an additional $100,000 to pay for plan check services and contract services. The adjustment for expenditures total $194,000.

On the revenue side, a total increase of $132,592 will be adjusted for the following revenue accounts: sales tax in lieu, plan check fees and building permits.

Councilmember Ed Wilson acknowledged that the requested General Fund adjustments involved an expenditure amount that is more than the adjusted revenue amount, but he also praised Alcantara and the staff for their work.

“I’m actually excited to see that we’re pretty much on track, and our budgeting processes has worked a little well this year,” Wilson said.

receive the remaining $792,625.

The AB1x 27 Fund was set up in anticipation of a payment that the City would have been required to make to the State of California under the terms of a new law called AB 1x 27, according to Alcantara in an interview Wednesday morning. Alcantara said that, with the dissolution of the RDA, the reserve fund is no longer needed.

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Alcantara explained how the AB1x 27 Reserve Fund had originally carried a balance of $1.29 million. The General Fund advances money for capital projects, and then charges the correct sources that fund these capital projects at the end of the fiscal year, Alcantara said Tuesday night, adding that the General Fund has several reserve accounts and that this specific reserve fund had been called AB1x 27. The capital project in question is the construction of the new police station on Walnut Avenue, Alcantara confirmed in a Wednesday interview.

City Manager Ken Farfsing explained that the Economic Uncertainties Reserve Fund had been a chief concern for the City.

“As Council’s aware, we’ve had to draw down on the Economic Uncertainties Reserve Fund during the recession,” Farfsing said Tuesday. “So it’s been a priority of the Council [and] also [at] staff level to be careful with our budget and also continue to rebuild back the Economic [Uncertainties] Reserve because we just don’t know exactly what’s ahead of us in the future.”

After adjustments are made, the Economic Uncertainties Fund is now projected to total more than $4.07 million after the year end, according to Alcantara’s report.

Other City Council Highlights Camp Fire uSA The club celebrated its 102nd birthday. Mayor Forester presented a proclamation to members of the Waku Koda see COUNCIL page 15

NPAC continued from page 1 the bond issuance [which was to finance the various developments in the area] that we did is going to be honored, because we don’t know if it is an enforceable obligation,” she said. “So, we have a lot of unknowns, and a lot of things can change. We are not exactly sure what is going to happen, so we are not going to move really fast as an organization.” (The RDA issued a total of $30 million in Recovery Act bonds for the North Long Beach Project Area in May 2010.)

Angel noted that the group will probably become a nonprofit organization that will serve the greater uptown Long Beach area. She added that the steering committee met and does not yet have a specific plan on what the group will do or how much territory it will cover.

“Generally we talked about all of North Long Beach north of Del Amo Boulevard to the east and west city limits,” she explained. “We are not sure on what to

organization for all neighborhood and business groups in the area; doing whatever is necessary to make sure a new library is built in North Long Beach; focusing on three areas economic development, community development, and education development; and choosing a name for the new group.

While no final decisions have been made, for now the group is calling itself Uptown Partners.

The group’s steering committee will meet in the city annex at 5641 Atlantic Ave. at 6:30pm on March 12, and Uptown Partners will conduct its next general meeting in the north police substation at 6:30pm on March 22.

The group will conduct its general meetings at 6:30pm on the fourth Thursday of each month for the foreseeable future. Angel said Uptown Partners will also have a Facebook page in the very near future.

do south of there.” Angel explained that the group’s territory might include everything to the 405 Freeway as far east as Cherry Avenue. “We don’t want to get into other council districts, but we do want to honor the corridors that we have,” she said. “But at some point we are going to have to define what the area is for the nonprofit.”

Angel stressed that the fact that the soon-to-be formed organization will not be tied to a local governmental agency means that the group will have more freedom. “With freedom comes responsibility,” she added. “We are going to have to pound the pavement to look for funding sources, like start-up grants.”

She warned however that most funding sources have strings attached, so the group would have to be careful about selecting the organizations that might give them grants.

The approximately two-hour meeting included discussions on a wide array of topics, including: the possibility of having the group serve as an umbrella

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St. Mary hospital, POLB strive to help the community ‘breathe easy’ with a new mobile outreach program Stephanie Raygoza Staff Writer

Residents who live near the Port of Long Beach and its transportation corridors will be able to breathe a little easier as part of St. Mary Hospital’s new Breathe Easy Mobile Outreach program, which will provide asthma treatment and respiratory diagnostic services to individuals of all ages starting in April.

The vehicle was unveiled at a March 1 christening ceremony that included opening remarks from Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, President of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners Susan E. Anderson Wise, St. Mary Medical Center CEO Gail Daly and President of the St. Mary Center Foundation Drew Gagner, and a prayer and blessing led by Area Roman Catholic Bishop Oscar Solis.

“The new vehicle is another example of the excellent service that St. Mary’s provides to our community,” Foster said. “It really is about a vision for the future that both these great partners are executing for the city.”

The 38-foot custom mobile care clinic was made possible through an $834,000 grant from the Port of Long Beach as part of its Port grant programs, which offer funds for projects in the local area to address the health effects of Port operations. The clinic will provide services to patients from at least 20 senior-housing facilities, schools, or community centers in the Mitigation Grant zones 1a and 2a.

Wise said the program would help reduce the effects of air pollution in the communities closest to the Port.

“It’s important that we do this at the same time that we do what we’re also doing as fast and as best we can, which is to reduce emissions and to eliminate emissions at the source,” she said. “It’s actually fun to come away from the Port and into the community to find something that’s really going to help peo-

ple in the community.”

Free services and screenings made available to the facilities that refer their potential high-risk, underserved residents include: respiratory and cardiopulmonary tests, screening programs and treatment; pre- and post-spirometry; screenings for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema and bronchitis; and skin tests for allergies.

In addition to services and treatment, Daly described the program as a way of educating the community about the prevention of respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses and decreasing the burden of asthma.

“Health care is changing, as we all know too well,” she said, “and access to care has been a burden to many, and to have a clinic that is convenient, accessible and, most of all, personal is just what this community needs.”

When the mobile clinic embarks on its daily trips next month, it will be fully equipped with respiratory diagnostic equipment, solar panels, computer hardware and software, including an electronic medical health record program, a multifunctional printer and telephone systems to facilitate storing and tracking of patient data and outcomes.

The clinic will be out in the community four days out of the week and at certain public events to provide education outreach and other services.

The seven-member staff will visit five senior facilities next month to kick off the program goal of providing more than 22,000 units of service to the community over a period of 12 months.

The mobile clinic program is currently conducting an outreach campaign to advise residents in the specified service zones of the clinic’s services and support.

St. Mary Medical Center, founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, ranks in the top five percent for Emergency Medicine Excellence.

Photos by Stephanie Raygoza

From left, Auxillary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles Oscar Solis, St. Mary Medical Center CEO Gail Daly, Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster and President of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners Susan E. Anderson Wise collaboratively christen the mobile clinic that will be used in conjuction with St. Mary Medical Center’s Breathe Easy Mobile Outreach program.

The Breathe Easy mobile clinic is fully equipped with materials to conduct respiratory and cardiopulmonary tests and screenings, chest x-ray and pulmonary function tests and skin tests for allergies.

LBuSD’s hr-led committee to narrow down 27 applicants to top three for school board seat The Long Beach Unified School District has received 27 applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education, according to a press release issued Monday by the district. The deadline to file applications was 4pm on Friday, March 2.

The school board had decided Feb. 7 to fill the vacancy by appointment, using an application, screening and interview process.

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chapter of the club Tuesday night.

The club also presented a cake to the City.

Signal hill Officer of the Year Award Det. Nick Davenport was

The District 5 seat on the fivemember board became vacant Jan. 25 when board member David Barton resigned because of health concerns. District 5 includes much of East Long Beach and Lakewood, including Millikan and Lakewood high schools.

The school board is scheduled to make the appointment during a special board meeting set for 9am on

Friday, March 23. Once appointed, the new board member would complete the remainder of the District 5 term, which will expire in July 2014.

First-round interviews of the applicants will be conducted by a committee that includes a teacher and a representative of supportstaff employees, along with representatives of the school district’s

management association and the Long Beach Council PTA. Facilitating the interview process will be Ruth Ashley, assistant superintendent of human resource services.

Because of the volume of applicants, this committee will also conduct second-round interviews of six finalists before recommending three top candidates to the school board.

presented with the Officer of the Year Award. red Cross Awareness Month Mayor Larry Forester presented a proclamation to Lisa Marie Harris of the American Red Cross in honor

of Red Cross Awareness Month.

Annual review for institutional and conditional-use permits The Council heard annual reports that reviewed institutional permits for Courtyard Care Center and the Las Brisas Child Care Center. In addition, the Council received and filed annual reports for 44 properties that have conditional use permits.

Affordable housing In a second-reading vote, the Council passed an ordinance to amend a zoning ordinance that changed both development standards and density requirements for an affordable housing site. The site is located at 1500 E. Hill St. City Council-paid appointments The city manager reported on the new protocol and regulations for the appointment of councilmembers to be representatives to governmental agency boards which provide any kind of stipend or monetary remuneration. The Council specifically discussed their participation in the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the Gateway Cities

Council of Governments (COG).

Water Replenishment District (WRD) City Manager Ken Farfsing and City Attorney David Aleshire explained the status of the City’s lawsuit that challenged the WRD’s rate assessment process. The WRD has appealed the California Supreme Court’s ruling that favored the City.

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In celebration of the club’s 102nd birthday, members of Camp Fire USA offer a cake to the City at the Council Chambers on March 6, 2012. From left: Kai Yashida, Chelsea Talavera, Sophia Perry, Rhiannon Lang and Abbi Brown.

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Their former human companion’s own heart is breaking—like so many others these days, she’s obliged to move and cannot take her beloved friends with her.

They should go to the same family; they make friends easily and could well add to their bonded canine family. Ask for ID#A459630 (Sasha) and #A459631 (Bruti) on the shelter side of the Companion Animal Village at 7700 East Spring St., (562) 570-PETS.

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