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Assemblymember Furutani Hosts Town Hall in Carson regarding Toxic Chemicals Found at Carousel Tract Assemblymember Furutani hosted a Town Hall meeting with hundreds of residents from the Carousel Housing Tract in Carson where high levels of benzene and methane were discovered in the soil during routine testing almost two years ago.

Click here to listen to the story reported by KPCC. From the early 1920's to the mid-1960's, Shell Oil Company operated a crude oil storage facility on the site. About 285 single family homes were developed on the land in the late 1960's. The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board is conducting an investigation and ordered Shell Oil to clean the soil, but plans for the clean-up have not yet been released.

Dozens of residents shared painful stories about the illnesses and financial hardship they have had to endure along with the uncertainty that their lawns and backyards are unsafe. Their home values have plummeted and a recent law suit they filed against Shell Oil was thrown out of court.

Warren T. Furutani announced he will run in special election for Los Angeles City Council seat to be vacated by Congresswoman-elect Janice Hahn. Unbelievably, Warren would be only the second Asian American to serve on the council in its 122-year history.

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Councilman Mike Gipson speak up for redevelopment in the City of Carson Councilmember Mike Gipson talks to Time Warner Cable Local Edition host, Brad Pomerance, about redevelopment among other topics.

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Gardena Jazz Festival – Get Ready!

SAVE THE DATE - 9th Annual Gardena Jazz Festival Sunday, August 28, 2011 12:00 noon - Artists to be announced soon! Spread the word!!!

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Cal State Dominguez Hills The campus will once again be the location of the Tri-Carson reverse sprint triathalon. This year, Saturday, Oct. 15th. Sign up and get a free membership (leading up to the event) at the Carson-Gardena YMCA.

Home Depot Center: Club America vs. Atlas – Soccer

The 26th Annual Imagen Awards 25 Years of Making A Difference Friday, August 12th Beverly Hills Hotel Learn more at www.imagen.org

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he Imagen Awards aims to recognize and reward positive portrayals

of Latinos in all forms of media, as well as to encourage and recognize the achievements of Latinos in the entertainment and communications industries. The Imagen Foundation works to create, promote, and enhance opportunities for all Latinos in front of and behind the camera and throughout the entertainment industry, and serve as a liaison between the industry and the Latino community by providing access, education and resources.

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Miki Howard Coming to Catalina Bar & Grill Fri., Sept. 16 & Sat., Sept. 17th For Tickets - www.catalinajazzclub.com Watch her TVOne Unsung: http://youtu.be/1m0TiUml3Vs Miki Howard, R&B/jazz singer and actress who had a string of hits, which included Baby,Be Mine", "Come Share My Love" and "Love Under New Management", is coming to Catalina Bar & Grill, Fri., Sept. 16th and Sat. Sept. 17th.

30 Days to Taming Your Fears Deborah Smith Pegues Best-selling author Deborah Pegues confronts your spiritual, relational, physical, financial, and emotional fears with godly principles and practical tools. When you understand why you're afraid and discover God's perspective on your specific anxieties, you'll acquire new responses to fear-triggers; learn to embrace healthy fears - and resist unhealthy ones; and replace your apprehensions with assurance.

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Office Of A Husband Tony Bradford says: If a man desires the office of a Husband, he aspires to a noble task and desires to do a good work. Every married man is not a husband and a Real Husband is husband long before he gets married. For too long "married men" have dishonored God's Creation, these untrained, non-licensed, unapproved and non-certified "day workers" have given the office of Husband and the institution of marriage a bad name.

"There is no secret to a long marriage. It's hard work...it's serious business... and certainly not for cowards." Ossie Davis True husbanding requires much study and plenty of practice in order to become proficient. To be Godapproved & Christ-certified, it is necessary to prepare oneself to learn how to walk in the way of Love and to follow hard after the example left by The Husband of husbands 1 Corinthians 12:31-14:1/Matthew 11:28-30 Hosea 2 19 I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. 20 I will betroth you in[a] faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the LORD.

Tony Bradford is director of The Sankofa Project. Their mission is to destroy the works of the devil (Myths, lies & stereotypes), restore the Village, uplift the Race and Man up the Black CommUNITY. Learn more at http://facebook.com/BraveHeart.RevolutionaryLover

5 Ways to Take Your Hot Dogs to the Next Level Alyse Whitney, Bon AppĂŠtit It's been a staple at America's backyard barbecues for over a century, but the hot dog has evolved along the way. Thanks to the now wide availability of ethnic ingredients, to high-brow chefs inspiring home cooks with their attention to low-brow foods (kudos, David Chang and Daniel Boulud), and to bacon, the summer grilling favorite is a whole lot more interesting than it used to be.

So put the ketchup and mustard away--it turns out you can teach an old dog new tricks. Here are five ways to do it.

1. Marinate them. Yes, marinate your hot dogs. Crosshatch them and leave them overnight in a ketchup-based marinade. The flavors might not break through the casing, but the sauce will give you a perfectly blistered, savory-sweet glazed hot dog.

2. Play with new toppings. In the Bon Appetit July 2009 issue we went Around the World in 80 Hot Dogs, creating a looong list of topping combinations that range from eggs benedict (just try it) to lingonberry jam. Revisit that story to mix and match your own. And here's a novel idea: Pack toppings beneath the hot dog--so bun, toppings, then hot dog. Your artful slaw might look nicer piled high atop the dish, but this arrangement will help ensure you get a little of each topping in each bite--save you a dry cleaning trip.

3. Start with quality hot dogs. Don't play the guessing game with mystery meat; go for products made with all-beef, chicken, or even lobster meat. Better yet, find a small, local producer or butcher near your town. If you're crunched for time and want to go for a national brand that's easy to find, here are our tried-and-true top three supermarket hot dogs ranked by flavor.

4. Get creative with the bun. There are myriad possibilities beyond the classic fluffy Pepperidge Farm rolls: pumpernickel bread, pretzel rolls, croissants, mini sourdough loaves, or split-top New England-style buns.

5. Try different preparation methods. Give your grill the day off. BA Associate Food Editor Mary-Frances Heck recommends splitting your dogs in half and then searing them in a hot pan; poaching them in a liquid (try adding fresh chiles, onions, beer, wine, herbs or spices for flavor); broiling them in the oven; or deep-frying them.

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It's a non-stop workout. You can workout and have fun! However, her type of training is for the serious minded, you need to be focused and tap into your zone. Gwen supplies the weights, YOU supply mats and the intensity. To join Gwen's Boot Camp or for more information on private training contact Body By Gwen at 310-930-5875.

What’s YOUR Smile Type?

Everyone's grin is unique. If you look closely, you’ll see that mouths are much like fingerprints in how different they are from one another. On the surface, mouths look the same, but the difference is in the details.

QUIZ: How Symmetric Is Your Face?

Mouths convey emotions—a smile, a frown, a gasp, bewilderment or the inner happiness you can’t hide. That’s not even taking into consideration that lips come in tons of shapes and sizes. It's no wonder your mouth is a messenger in many ways.

The subtle muscles of your mouth determine how you communicate in your environment.

A dozen or so muscles connect with the circular muscle around your mouth (that’s just a fraction of those around your eyes). Some suck in the cheeks, others pucker the lips, or lift and lower them. READ MORE …Visit http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/whats-your-smile-type2517279/

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Nissan Working to Bring EV Charging to Roadside Service FROM Carson Nissan Blog While a lot of things have changed in the auto industry with the introduction of the all-electric Nissan Leaf, here’s one thing that hasn’t: Just the same way drivers of gasoline-powered vehicles occasionally find themselves out of of fuel and in need of roadside service, the same thing can happen to owners of the Leaf. So, in the same way traditional roadside assistance can handle an empty fuel tank by bringing along a few extra gallons of gas, Nissan is now working to make it just as easy for Leaf drivers to get back on the road: The automaker is teaming up with the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) to test service vehicles capable of recharging EVs without the need to tow them to a stationary charging point.

In fact, the first such vehicles, developed by Nissan and operated by the JAF, are already on duty in Japan. There, according to Masakazu Kume JAF executive director, they are helping “create an environment where motorists can drive EVs with the assurance that assistance is available” and supporting that country’s adoption of EVs as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas- or diesel-powered. Learn more at http://www.carsonnissanblog.com/index.html

The Short Sale: Get A Preliminary Title!

South Bay Real Estate by Dawn 23530 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 100 Torrance, CA 90505 310.791.3517 http://www.dawnscotthomes.com

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® applauds Gov. Brown on signing SB 458 into law LOS ANGELES (July 15) – The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) applauds Gov. Jerry Brown on signing SB 458 (Corbett) into law. SB 458 extends the protections of SB 931 (2010), to ensure that any lender that agrees to a short sale must accept the agreed upon short sale payment as payment in full of the outstanding balance of all loans.

Under previous law (SB 931 of 2010), a first mortgage holder could accept an agreed-upon short sale payment as full payment for the outstanding balance of the loan, but unfortunately, the rule did not apply to junior lien holders. SB 458 extends the protections of SB 931 to junior liens. ―The signing of this bill is a victory for California homeowners who have been forced to short sell their home only to find that the lender will pursue them after the short sale closes, and demand an additional payment to subsidize the difference,‖ said C.A.R. President Beth L. Peerce. ―SB 458 brings closure and certainty to the short sale process and ensures that once a lender has agreed to accept a short sale payment on a property, all lienholders – those in first position and in junior positions – will consider the outstanding balance as paid in full and the homeowner will not be held responsible for any additional payments on the property.‖ SB 458 contains an urgency clause making it effective upon signing.

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NeighborhoodLuv Foundation Networking Event Sat. August 6th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm http://www.neighborhoodluv.org

Come out and join us for Neighborhoodluv Foundation first networking event. Meet and greet with local business and non-profits. Don't forget your business cards so you can network.There will be light appetizers served and a DJ. 21 & over Dress code is upscale casual. Tickets are on sale for $10 advance and $15 at the door. And if you would like a table to display your company information it will be $25 advance. Contact Martin Tamez for more information 562760-4116

26th Annual Imagen Foundation Awards Show Friday, August 12th Beverly Hilton Hotel http://www.imagen.org The Imagen Awards aims to recognize and reward positive portrayals of Latinos in all forms of media, as well as to encourage and recognize the achievements of Latinos in the entertainment and communications industries. The Imagen Foundation works to create, promote, and enhance opportunities for all Latinos in front of and behind the camera and throughout the entertainment industry, and serve as a liaison between the industry and the Latino community by providing access, education and resources

23rd Annual Taste in San Pedro Saturday, August 6th, 12:00 noon – 9:00pm Tickets online: http://www.sanpedrochamber.com/taste-in-san-pedro/tickets.asp Use Promo Code: PC10

The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Los Angeles are proud to bring you the 23rd Annual Taste in San Pedro at the Port of Los Angeles. The event will take place on August 5th, 6th and 7th, on the Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles. The venue will offer panoramic harbor and ocean views, and will be an ideal setting for two main stages of continuous musical entertainment, delectable food, beer and wine booths, a children’s area, and some of the best artisans and crafters in the South Bay. This year we will continue to showcase the work of our local artists.

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CITY OFFICES City of Carson 701 E. Carson Street Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-7600 www.ci.carson.ca.us City of Torrance 3031Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 328-5310 www.torranceca.gov City of Long Beach 333 W. Ocean Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-6555 www.longbeach.gov

Gardena Chamber of Commerce 1204 W. Gardena Blvd. Suite E Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 532-9905 www.gardenachamber.org City of Carson Chamber of Commerce 530 E. Del Amo Blvd.

Carson, CA 90746 (310) 217-4590 www.carsonchamber.com SCHOOLS Carson High School 22328 South Main Street Carson, CA 90745 (310) 847-6000 www.carsonhs.org South Bay High School 4025 W. 226th Street Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 373-4556 www.starsinc.com

SHOPPING South Bay Pavilion at Carson 20700 Avalon Blvd.

Carson, CA 90745 (310) 366-6629 www.southbaypavilion.com

ENTERTAINMENT Carpenter Center-Long Beach 6200 Atherton Street Long Beach, CA 90815 (562) 985-7000 www.carpenterarts.org

Smiley’s Bookstore 20220 Avalon Blvd. Suite A Carson, CA 90746 (310) 324-8444 www.smileysbooks.org

HOTELS Carson Doubletree 2 Civic Plaza Drive Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830-9200 www.carsondoubletree.com RESTAURANTS/FOOD Back Home in Lahaina 519 E. Carson Street Carson, CA 90745 (310) 835-4014 www.backhomeinlahaina.com

CHURCHES/MINISTRIES Judson Baptist Church 451 E. 223rd Street Carson, CA 90745 (310)) 834 - 2630 www.abc-usa.org

South Bay Community Church 370 Amapola Ave. Suite 28 Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 972-2910 www.southbaycommunitychurch.com Greater Open Door COGIC 132 E. Artesia Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90805 (562) 423-8653 www.greateropendoor.org