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By Jerry Bernstein

A three-alarm fire that start-ed in Imperial Mandarin Palace Restaurant gutted the building and spread to the second floor of a two story adjoining structure that housed offices and stores on the first floor at the rear of the Fountain Plaza Mall early Sun-day morning on South Street east of Gridley Road. Fire Chief Jerry Heinzel said the flames ap-parently spread through a com-mon attic to 10 businesses on the second floor of the adjoining building.

Heinzel said the time fire-fighters arrived; it was to late to save the buildings. The first floor of the adjoining build-ing sustained water and smoke damage. Estimated damage to the structures was $4 million with approximately $1.5 million worth of contents destroyed.

Three Alarm Fire Guts Restaurant in South Street Mall

The second floor of a two story office and shopping mall at the rear of the Fountain Plaza Mall on South Street was gutted by fire early Sunday morning. The fire started at 2 a.m. in the adjoining Imperial Mandarin Palace Restaurant. Damage was estimated at $5.5 million.

Bruce lashes out at everyone “against” him forcing Mayor to adjourn meeting.

By Jerry Bernstein

Hawaiian Gardens May-or Mike Gomez was forced to adjourn the Oct. 25 meeting of the city council one hour and 15 minutes after call-ing it to or-der following an outbreak by Councilman Barry Bruce who refused to relinquish the floor after being ruled out of order by the Mayor.

The council chamber echoed with the Mayor’s gavel hitting the podium in an attempt to si-lence the councilmember. The

Hawaiian Gardens Council Meeting Abruptly Adjourned

Mayor abruptly arose from his chair, brought the gavel down once more saying, “I’m leav-ing. Meeting adjourned.” He then left the podium, followed by Mayor Pro Tem Michiko Oyama-Canada and Council-

man Victor Farfan. The stunned au-dience and staff

slowly fol-lowed.

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to students from the four elementary

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By Jerry Bernstein

The Cerritos City Council approved an amendment to the city code relating to the exist-ing architectural design theme of the dealership buildings in the Cerritos Auto Square. In a report to the council Director of Community Development Tor-rey Contreras said the present city code requires that all build-ings in the Auto Square adhere to a uniform architectural de-sign theme.

Contreras said the present theme is a “New Orleans” style characterized by mansard roofs, arched windows, wrought iron detailing and the incorporation of decorative brick and other enhanced materials. He said the requirement was instituted to give the auto mall a unique character and sense of lace and to visually tie the various build-

Cerritos Council Votes Change in City Code Governing Auto

Square Building Designings together.

On June 14 the city received a letter from the Cerritos Auto Square Dealers Association signed by eight dealership fran-chise owners requesting the de-sign standards be modified to permit greater flexibility and variety to each dealership design in order to better meet corporate branding requirements and at-tract additional business through updated facilities.

Speaking before the coun-cil was Dave Conant, owner of the Ford Dealership at the Auto Square. He said the New Orleans style had served its purpose but it was felt it was time to update the dealership with a more modern contemporary design. They also want to increase the show room area in order to place additional models on the floor.

HG Councilman Bruce's Tirade Slams ResidentBy Randy Economy

Hawaiian Gardens Council-man Barry Bruce lashed out his critics this week during at a city council meeting by stating that “it really hurts when we have been helping people in the com-munity for 30 years and to see so many people now are turn-ing their backs on him” and his church known as the Way Out Ministries (WOM).

Bruce, who is a Pastor at WOM went on to blast longtime Hawaiian Gardens resident Ma-tos by calling her a “liar” and “not worthy” in a lengthy and sometimes rambling response at Tuesday’s Hawaiian Gardens City Council Meeting.

Bruce has been critical of several longtime residents and community leaders. He has been filmed by Los Cerritos Commu-nity News calling residents “fat,” “stupid,” “dumb,” “drunks,” and has even called some residents “deaf and blind.”

On Tuesday, Bruce claimed that his WOM has a formal “partnerships” with Cerritos College that includes helping fund scholarship for as Bruce put it “smart kids” from Turner

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Bettye Padleford, “first” first lady of Artesia, celebrated her birthday with close lifelong friends at a tea held in the Artesia Historical Museum. Her daugh-ter, Diane Young, hosted Mrs. Padleford, widow of Artesia’s first mayor, Gene Pa-dleford, to the birthday tea. Mrs. Young purchased the special event at the 2010 Artesia Historical Society gala and an-nual fundraiser.

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elegant formal tea provided by the Arte-sia Historical Society and a personalized tour for the attendees of the Artesia His-torical Museum. The living room of the museum was decorated with a beautiful-ly set tea table and covered guest chairs embellished with large pink net bows.

Mrs. Padleford and her friends en-joyed soothing background music and wonderful conversation as they were served tea, scones with clotted cream

Bettye Padleford Celebrates Birthday at Artesia Museum

and jam, handmade finger sandwiches, and chicken salad served with fresh grapes, strawberries and almonds. Mrs. Young presented her mother with a large Carrot Birthday cake, Mrs. Padleford’s favorite.

Guests included Mrs. Padleford’s daughter Diane Young, her daughter-in-law Anita Padleford, and long time friends: Shirley Walker, Vera Eckles, Eleanor Phillips, Stella Yano, Margaret Neeley and Fanni Krum. Several of the guests attended Excelsior Union High School with Mrs. Padleford, and repre-sented friendships of over 70 years.

This occasion was particularly spe-cial and meaningful since the museum is not open for such gatherings to the general public. The Artesia Historical Society members who provided the re-freshments and service included Barbara Applebury, Veronica Bloomfield, Betty Lou Ormonde and Wauthena Warnick.

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Seated in front Bettye Padleford. Standing (l to r) Shirley Walker, Anita Padleford, Vera Eckles, Diane Young, Eleanor Phillips, Stella Yano, Margaret Neeley and Franni Krum.

Second Annual Frank Vicencia Champion for Children Award Presented

Los Angeles, CA. The Inter Agen-cy Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN) presented the second annual Frank Vicencia Champion for Children Award to two deserving recipients at the annual Nexus XVI training conference at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles.

The first recipient was Carissa Phelps who was kidnapped and tortured at the age of seven and was forced into child prostitution. Her story was the subject of an award winning docu-mentary. She went on to earn a BA in mathematics at Fresno State University and graduated summa cum laude. She received her Jury Doctorate from UCLA School of Law, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Manage-ment, and in 2010 she was named one of the top 100 inspirational graduates. She currently works and practices em-ployment law and will publish her first book in 2012.

The second award was presented in memoriam to Hersel K. Swinger. He was a renowned clinical psychologist at the 105 year old Children’s Institute where he was a member of the execu-tive leadership for more than 30 years. The agency is dedicated to helping chil-dren traumatized by family violence. One of his greatest accomplishments was Project Fatherhood, a program to help low income, urban fathers become engaged effective parents. He was also Director of the Southern Califor-nia Child Abuse Prevention Center at CSULA, and the Regional Director for the Center of Child Abuse and Neglect.

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Murdered Norwalk High School Student remembered for his laugh and love for lifeBy Randy Economy

George Sosa, a 16 year old student at Norwalk High School has been identi-fied as the victim in a violent stabbing that took place Oct. 21 at around 3:15 p.m. In custody is a former Norwalk High School student, who had been ex-

pelled during the past school year. Sosa, and his alleged killer, had been engaged in some sort of confrontation prior to the incident, Los Angeles County

Sheriff Homicide Detective Eddie Hernandez told Los Cerritos Community News.

The suspect, who is 16 years of age, was detained shortly after the stabbing took place and was later booked on fel-ony murder charges. His name has not been made public to the media as of late Thursday but will be appearing in Los Padrinos Juvenile Court as soon as a case is prepared by members of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Of-fice.

LCCN has also learned that the sus-pect is currently on probation over a pre-vious run-in with local law enforcement, thus putting him in direct violation of his previous sentence. “It is very tragic, all the way around,” Hernandez said.

Witnesses to the attack told LCCN that Sosa and a friend were walking

home after school on Friday when a car approached and one or more jumped out and “began stabbing.”

Sosa was transported to UCI Medi-cal Center in Orange County where he later died. LCCN has also learned that Sosa’s’ high school girlfriend was with him during the brutal attack and that she held on to him before help arrived. Au-thorities are still searching for the driver of that car. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the second suspect, you're urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

“We are in total shock, and this has shaken our campus to its core,” a Nor-walk High School official who did not

want to be named told LCCN. “This is so senseless, life is so short

and now this campus is in deep mourn-ing,” the source said.

Norwalk High School student Joseph Joez, 16, said that Sosa always "had a smile on his face, and was always laugh-ing and very happy."

Alexa Ruang, 16, another student at Norwalk High School said that the cam-pus was in a "sad mood" on Monday, and that several students gathered at noon time and formed a "prayer circle" to hon-or Sosa.

The Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board of Education ad-journed in memory of Sosa, and Board President Lorraine Neal announced the passing of the Norwalk HS student dur-ing the meeting.

At the scene of the murder on Mon-day late afternoon, many students, friends and family members stood in si-lence, looking down at the ground, some struggling to hold back tears.

Memorial of candles, flowers, cards, mark site where George Sosa was brutally stabbed.

ABC residents gathered at the Oct. 18 meeting of the ABC School Board to discuss the naming of the Whitney State of the Art Multi Media Building now under construction. Many present favored naming the facility after the late Robert Sterling Beall, a former principal of Whitney. Others favored keeping the promise made to Grace Hu that the building would be named after her following her contribution of $750,000 toward the project. Former board member Mark Pulido said only the Board of Education could legally make such a commitment. He urged the Board to put the matter on its agenda for a vote. Those who favor Hu said it was not a matter of legality but a matter of Honor. Hu could not be reached for comment because she was out of town.

Funeral services for Sosa will be held today (Friday) and Saturday while the investigation into the 16 year old;s mur-der continues by law enforcement.

A viewing will take place Friday eve-ning from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rachel’s Funeral Home located 5708 S. Broadway in Los Angeles.

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will commence at 9 a.m. on Saturday at St. Columbille Catholic Church lo-cated at 6315 South Main Street also in Los Angeles. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City at 5835 West Slauson Avenue.

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My Friend From Fruitcake Florida RevisitsBy Jerry Bernstein

A politician who make the loud-est noise and attacks anyone who dis-agrees with him usually turns out to be the culprit.

I’m never surprised when my friend from Fruitcake Florida appears. “I thought you left for Fruitcake,” I said.

“I decided to stay over for a little bit longer,” he replied. “Tell me, about that councilman in Hawaiian Gardens who apparently enjoys attacking the Com-munity News.”

“His name is Barry Bruce. He was elected to the council two years ago and has been raising cain ever since. Why?”

“We’ll he reminds me of someone I know in Fruitcake. Only his name was Jake.” He paused a moment then contin-ued. “Jake seemed like a nice guy., has a gift of gab. He claimed he was for the little guy.”

“What’s wrong with that,” I asked.“We’ll he was like that character in

that book. You know, Jekyll and Hyde.”“You mean Dr. Jekyll and Mr.

Hyde,” I interjected.“That’s the one. When he got elected

to the Fruitcake City Council he became more like Mr. Hyde. If you disagreed with him everything you said was a falsehood.”

“Falsehood?.” “Well, I’m being polite. He paused a

moment. “ Anyway he reached a point where if the Chronicle, our weekly newspaper, printed anything against him or someone he supported politically, he would accuse it of violating “Freedom of the Press’ and labeled it a propaganda sheet, not a newspaper.”

“Sounds familiar,” I said.“He even accused the Chronicle of

picking and choosing their stories, print-ing only what was in their political in-terests.”

“Obviously he doesn’t know much about newspapers. Tell me, “ I asked. “Did he accuse the Chronicle of being in the pay of his opponents?”

“That he did, although he admitted he didn’t have any proof. He also ac-cused the Chronicle of only printing fa-vorable stories about those they wanted

to see re-elected. . “Wow,” I exclaimed.“Well , fortunately for Fruitcake, the

Chronicle has a solid reputation of print-ing the facts and not hearsay. We don’t always agree with its position at times, but we do know the newspaper doesn’t print anything it can’t back up without documentation.”

“That’s our policy too. Our reporters follow the “Canons of Journalism.”

“Never heard of it,” my friend said,“It’s like the Hippocratic Oath doc-

tors take. It’s a statement of principles, “ I explained,, adopted by the American Society of Newspaper Editors and spells our responsibility to the public. For ex-ample, a reporter has to be as objective as humanly possible when writing a sto-ry. When writing a column, he/she can cite their opinion, but it’s their opinion. When writing an Editorial, that reflects the newspaper’s opinion.”

My friend was quiet for a few mo-ments. “That’s good to know,” he said. “I always thought there must be some guidelines. It’s too bad there aren’t any for city council members” He quickly added, “Fortunately for most communi-ties like Fruitcake, the majority of those elected to office are honest and have the interests of the entire community at heart.

“Well you know,” I replied, “it’s like our friend “VAL LYNDER, DEFENDER OF ALL THAT IS TRUE,” says, “A pol-itician who make the loudest noise and attacks anyone who disagrees with him usually turns out to be the culprit.

“By the way,” my friend said, “before I leave, what’s this debate about Whitney High School’s State of the Art Multi-Me-dia building under construction?”

“What debate,” I asked.“You know about naming it after a

former principal and the person who made a large donation and was promised the facility would be named after her.”

“All I know,” I replied, what was said at the last school board meeting.”

“Well, I’m waiting, “ he said.“It seems this former principal, who

passed away recently, was well liked and many in the community feel the building should be named after him, especially since he was the school’s first princi-pal.”

“What’s wrong with that?” he asked. “Apparently the Whitney Foundation,

consisting of parents and supporters of the school, promised the building would be named after the lady who donated $750,000 to be used for the buildings construction. This was the largest single

donation made by an individual.”“So?“Now there is a public contingent

who favor naming it after the principal.”My friend looked at me and said,

“There’s a question of honor involved here. Unless the lady accedes to the wishes I think the promised needs to be kept.”

“Well, “ I replied, “according to a former board member only the board has the authority to make such a promise.”

“Well, in Fruitcake, we would uphold the promise unless the original recipient agreed. Honor is honor,” he stated, add-ing, “Perhaps they could come up with a compromise.”

Before I could answer he said, Well, I have to go.”Saying that my Friend from Fruitcake Florida left.

Editor's Note: LCCN has informed both the Trimble and Arroyo campaigns that we would welcome letters from them and their proponents. So far none have been submitted

Kathy Navejas: Like Poltergeist, she’s back!

I was surprised and upset to know that a former RECALLED – five times

mayor – was back in town, play-ing politics and once again caus-ing trou-ble in our city. Kathy Navejas is like a bad penny! You find one on the streets from time to time and it’s rather use-less.

Here are the cliff notes on Kathy Navejas, and the historical timelines:

In the late 1980’s Kathy and her husband Carlos were involved in Dr. Moskowitz foundation food bank pro-gram. After suspicions arose that they were making too much money from a non-profit food bank and an investiga-tion, they were no longer in charge.

In the 1990’s, Kathy who was then on the city council was in favor of a ca-

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Recalled former HG Mayor Kathy Nevejas is back, she is a member of Barry Bruces' Church the Way Out Ministries and is endorsing Trimble and Arroyo.


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In 1995, Measure A, to approve the casino, was voted on by the community in a landslide victory. Kathy Navejas fought long and hard during the cam-paign to prevent the casino from being approved by voters (See the CACCA Committee documents). She was against the casino. The Casino provided and still provides a majority of work to local resi-dents. The casino and the Dr. Moskowitz Foundation, unlike the Commerce Casi-no, provides many donations throughout the year to needy families, to non-profit organizations and to sponsor many city programs.

In the mid 1990’s Kathy Navejas was recalled by a landslide. The commu-nity spoke that she was no longer wel-comed as a member of the city council. The community was tired of the tyranny, over spending of tax dollars, misspend-ing funds for law enforcement and her constant chaos causing ways.

Since that time, she moved away from the city of Hawaiian Gardens, she lived in a box in Huntington Beach where she ran for city council there and lost, before moving in the desert in Arizona.

Suddenly she’s back. Who invited here back? Well, those people should be ashamed of themselves. Let’s not relive the past and the bad old days.

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Re: Hawaiian Gardens Elections

The election is just around the corner and the residents of Hawaiian Gardens are now more informed of the candidates running for council. However, some resi-dents have been misled with the infor-mation they have received from Gomez and Farfan's opponents, please do not listen to hearsay.

I urge you (the residents) to ask ques-tions and to look around at the progress that has taken place in the last few years in our city.

Mayor Gomez and Councilmember Mr. Farfan are responsible for many of the programs that have benefited our se-niors and youths of our community. They have not only worked hard to implment the programs but have become involved as well.

The Feddie Sports Complex, which Mayor Gomez and Mr. Farfan supported is one of the most significant improve-ments I have seen in Hawaiian Gardens. It signifies that Mr. Gomez and Mr. Far-fan had the insight to see the vital need of such a project. The money spent was great, but in the long run it will be monies well worth spend and will surely benefit our community, especially our youths in the years to come.

So, I ask you, the residents of Hawai-ian Gardens to vote for Mayor Gomez and Councilmember

Mr. Farfan who will carry on serving our city with intedrity, competence and with the best interest for the residents of Hawaiian Gardens.

Andres Davalos

Hawaiian Gardens

Re: 10/ 25 HG Council Meeting

Tonight as I watch the city council meeting I was again offended by the behavior and lack of self-control of councilmember Berry Bruce. He talks of respect, but yet does not practice what he preaches.

He has been insulting and disre-spectful to our law enforcement, the public and as well as to his fellow councilmembers.

Yet, Mr. Bruce has the audacity to mention the lack of respect within the council and in the newspaper. Huh?

The truth does hurt Mr. Bruce and what is said in public will come back and bite you. On the other hand, I have never heard Mayor Gomez or Coun-cilmember Mr. Farfan disrespect anyone nor spread vicious rumors or lies of any of the candidates running. But, what I hear is "We want to run a postive cam-paign; we want to continue to improve our community".

The supporters of Mayor Gomez and Councilmember Mr. Farfan who were going door to door to campaign were told to be courteous, respectful and to listen to what the residents of Hawaiian Gardens have to say,regardless of who they supported. I am very impress with their integrity while they campaign.

Mr. Farfan and Mr. Gomez have always conducted their self in such a professional manner in our community as well as in the city council meetings, which they take seriously. They do not interrupt while others are speaking, instead they listen.

How shameful that Mayor Gomez had to bring the council meeting to a close because of the unruly

behavior of councilmember Bruce. These are a few of the reasons why

I am voting for Mayor Gomez and Councilmember Mr. Farfan. I want a council who will bring back respect and not make a mockery of our city council meetings. I want a council our community can be proud of. I hope the residents of Hawaiian Gardens will vote for Mr. Gomez and Mr. Farfan who will continue to bring change and improve-ment to our community.

Christine Garcia

Hawaiian Gardens

Stealing signs now an issue

I enjoy your article in the commu-nity news. It states the dishonesty of the opposing candidates runnng for coun-cilmembers in Hawaiian Gardens.

On the other hand, Mayor Gomez and Councilmember Mr. Farfan are running a clean and honest campaign. They have put their political signs up but, with the permission of the home residents. And at the same time are respecting the rights of the other candidates, by not taking down their signs.

Many residents have complain that signs are put on their lawns without their permission. And other have stated that their signs (supporters of Gomez/Farfan) have had their signs taken off their prop-erty in the middle of the night.

This is not surprising considering the opponents who are running against Mr. Gomez and Mr. Farfan. However, Gomez and Farfan's campaigning have been extremely positive and I know when elected they will continue to respect and listen to what the residents have to say. I

hope the residents of H.G they will vote on Nov. 8th for Honesty, Integrity, Pro-fessionalism and Proficiency. Vote for Gomez and Farfan.

CGHawaiian Gardens

ABCUSD Campaign Funding

I appreciate Randy Economy's article on campaign funding for the upcoming ABC school board election. However, an analysis of the sources of the funds and actual reporting of funds needs to be scrutinized.

No offense Madame Deputy-Super-intendent, but Soo Yoo owning Gateway Academy is a conflict of interests.

Gateway serves as education assis-tance to students in ABC. If Soo Yoo wins, it will only boost her business. Also, $11,000 from Gateway is be-ing used to fund Soo Yoo's campaign; therefore, it is easy to see money from ABC students and their parents is being used to fund more than half of Soo Yoo's campaign.

On the campaign funding forms available to the public at the Clerk's of-fice does not show donations from cer-tain current councilmembers or current school board members.

Mansour Meisami is mostly loan-ing himself money with some key in-fluential-community donators which is good.

According to Chen's funding forms, she only raised around $5000-7000 which seems a bit low if looking at her extensive campaign materials (numerous poster-size signs with wood attached to the back, regular lawn signs, and mail-ers). This should mean her money should almost be depleted unless there is money not accounted for. Most of Lynda John-son's funding is coming from the ABC teacher's union which is a good endorse-ment to have. ABC also includes the teachers and it is easy to see the teacher's want Lynda to represent them and the students on the board or they would not have donated so much. Her other funds also come from influential-community

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LETTERS TO THE EDITORdonators. It is true, a lot of money has been raised but voters need to pay atten-tion where it is all coming from.

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I have been a long time resident of Hawaiian Gardens. I have never found a need to comment on how the meet-ings are conducted until now. Enough is enough!

I choose to write instead of speaking out loud because of the disrespectful way Bruce and Rodriguez addressed that lady on Oct. 11. They are supposed to show an example. They are in office and should know if someone doesn’t like what you represent they will talk and as a council member should take it and be the biggest

person like the other council members, Gomez, Farfan and Canada.

Canada never disrespected Navejas when she disrespected and accused her of doing wrong. Kathy Navejas has no business saying anything about someone who has done nothing wrong when the very reason she was kicked out of office was because of money. Why doesn’t she mention and remind us her reason for leaving. Let’s not forget the why Kathy!

For the last two years all you hear at the meetings is nonsense (to put it nice-ly). All Bruce does is talk negative about all that should be positive. He always brings in his wife and family.

Rodriguez is Bruce’s puppet. It shows as he does as Bruce does, and agrees as Bruce agrees.

Bruce is always trying to put down the Lakewood Sheriff. He said they take a long time to come to our city if they even show up, and when they should have a lot of officers they don’t. When they are doing their job he feels just because he is a “council member” he can interfere and demand that they tell him what they are doing and why? If you don’t do wrong, then why fear them?

In that case maybe the sheriff depu-ties should be brought back to our city like before, oh wait, maybe Bruce and others will not agree to that because then they will not be able to use them to cam-paign. No campaign promises no votes! As far as I can see, Bruce doesn’t do any-thing for us unless it helps him out in his personal and political life.

Bruce is also always bringing down the LCCN for their reporting. If you no-tice he is ALWAYS talking bad about people he cannot brain wash. It seems

like the good people who can stand on their own two feet and think for them-selves are wrong in Bruce’s eyes, so he feels he can talk bad about them.

Again as a representative of the peo-ple he is wrong. He must remember like he ALWAYS reminds us he does have his ministry and he should practice what he should be preaching. I thought political and religious life was not supposed to mix; yet Bruce always manages to do so.

Thanks, and we will wait to hear what nonsense comes out of the next meeting. A long time resident of Hawaiian Gar-dens.

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How Mark Pulido is Tarnishing Bob Beall’s Memory

At the recent AAUW Candidate’s Fo-

rum, the school board candidates were ambushed with a question about renam-ing the yet to be built Whitney High Me-dia Center after Gretchen Whitney High School founding Principal Bob Beall and not former Mayor Grace Hu.

Unfortunately, what started out as a question, morphed the next night into an ugly scene, where Cerritos City Council member Mark Pulido led a mob in try-ing to bully the current School Board members into reneging on a contract and into potentially violating the Brown Act by revealing how they would vote on an upcoming issue. Grade Hu's donation of $750,000 helped secure another $2.25 million in federal and state matching

funds which helped get the process for the Media Center off the ground. It is very interesting that Mr. Pulido is willing to put the entire project at risk and injure the ability of not only Whitney High’s Foundation, but other parent directed fundraising groups in the district from being able to raise substantial funds.

Why not instead rename Whitney High's gym after Bob Beall? It is not named after anyone and holds symbolic significance to Whitney High Alumni. For alumni, who were around before the building of Encore, which sits on what used to be the north parking lot of Whit-ney High, we remember the rumors ev-ery election how Whitney High was on life support with students being shipped to their home schools if we didn’t get a friendly school board elected. When the Whitney High Gym got built those ru-mors died, so why not rename the Gym after him?

That leaves the question of why would Mark Pulido put at risk $2.25 million dollars worth of federal and state matching funds that would benefit his alma mater? Is this using the memory of Bob Beall for partisan gain by divid-ing the community and trying to whip into a frenzy those who thought well of Bob Beall? Trying to use the memory of a dead guy for partisan advantage is highly dishonorable and Mark needs to publicly apologize to many folks, start-ing with the Beall family.

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The City of Cer-ritos will present sev-eral holiday events in the coming weeks and I hope you and your family will join us at these special gather-ings.

Spooky fun is in store for boys and ghouls at the City’s annual Halloween Festival at Cerritos Regional Park on Monday, October 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. Families will enjoy costume contests, entertainment, rides, special games, a haunted house, Happy Haunt Fun Zone, Teen Zone and carnival booths. The fes-tival is free to attend, although a nominal fee will be charged for the rides. For de-tailed information, please see the Octo-ber issue of the City’s newsletter, or go on-line to the City’s website at cerritos.us.

The City’s Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 11 will honor the men and women who have defended our nation’s freedom by serving in the Unit-ed States Armed Forces. The ceremony will be held near the beautiful Cerritos Veterans Memorial in the Cerritos Civic Center. Members of the California Na-tional Guard 40th Infantry Division will present prelude music at 9:45 a.m., and the formal ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Patriotic music, crafts for children, a display of military memorabilia and

light refreshments will be presented at the event.

An annual favorite for many in Cer-ritos is the City’s Christmas tree lighting event which will be held on Monday, November 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Cerritos Civic Center. This fun fam-ily event is free and will feature local music groups, carolers and children’s crafts. Be sure to bring your camera as Santa Claus will be available for photo opportunities. Join the City Council as we count down to lighting the City’s Christmas tree at 6 p.m.

Another popular community tradi-tion is the City’s annual Holiday Bou-tique. The boutique will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cerritos Senior Center. This is a perfect opportunity to shop for hand-crafted gifts, unique collectibles, embellished items and holiday deco-rations. Strolling entertainment and a children’s craft area will add to the holi-day cheer. Visits with Santa Claus will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so be sure to also bring your camera to this event.

The holiday spirit will also be cel-ebrated at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts throughout December. Visit the theater’s website at cerrito-scenter.com to see the great lineup of doo-wop, smooth jazz, Hawaiian, pop, blues, country, and rock and roll holiday shows.

I hope to see you and your family at the City’s special events throughout the holiday season. I encourage residents to call me at City Hall at (562) 916-1311 or to send me an e-mail through the City’s website at www.cerritos.us and share their suggestions, concerns and questions.

Cerritos Mayor Carol Chen

High School in order for them to get a college education.

LCCN has obtained documents from Cerritos College that shows that between Sept. 18, 2008 and June 30, 2009, Way Out Ministries did indeed provide for a Facility Use Agreement that sub leased space at Way Out for the use of a class-room there to conduct a course in child development. The agreement for the fa-cility use fee was waived by both parties, according to Cerritos College document.

When asked by Los Cerritos Com-munity News on Thursday to explain WOM formal association Tom Jackson, the current President of the Cerritos Col-lege Board of Trustees, said that “there is none.” Jackson is the longtime Chair of the Advisory Board for Way Out Min-istries.

In a review of past scholarship recipi-ents, LCCN has learned Jackson served on both boards at the time, but claims that no conflict of interest was broached. The Foundation is the fundraising arm for Cerritos College. Jackson also serves as a member of that Board of Directors as well. In 2007 a $2,000 scholarship was awarded to Rachel Bruce on behalf of the Jackson Scholarship Fund, who is the daughter of Barry and Teryl. Other scholarships have been given to board member relatives.

Jackson and his wife Marie have es-tablished the Tom and Marie Jackson Scholarship Fund that began in 2005. Since then, Jackson said, that one schol-arship per year in the amount of $2,000 is specifically awarded to one student from Turner High School to specifically attend Cerritos College.

Jackson said that Bruce’s wife Teryl and a group of WOM church leaders se-lect one student from Tuener to receive the annual award.

Rachel Bruce defended her father this past week in public at the emotional Ha-waiian Gardens City Council meeting by saying how “hurtful” it was for people to say “demeaning” things about her father.

Jackson also said he could not con-firm the actual number of students who attend Turner High School, even though the Board of Directors for WOM meets at least six times per year. He told LCCN that he thinks that “around” 40 to 50 stu-dents are enrolled at the school that is a fee-based, private facility.

Jackson told LCCN that Way Out’s annual budget is “somewhere between $200,000 and $400,000 annually” and that the ministry is currently facing fund-ing challenges “like most private church-es.” When asked how much money Bruce and his wife were being compensated by Way Out Ministries, Jackson did confirm that the couple was being provided with salaries, but refused to share specifics with LCCN.

When asked what Jackson thought about Bruce’s continued berating of resi-dents as a city council member, he said he had “no knowledge of how Mr. Bruce conducts himself in public.” “Way Out Ministries provides a safe haven that gets young people off the streets,” Jackson said. “I try to stay out of the political as-pects of Barry,” he concluded.

Several calls by LCCN to Bruce to the Way Out Ministries have not been re-turned. Bruce also gave out his personal cell phone number to the community dur-ing Tuesday’s short city council session, and calls to that number have also not been returned as of late Thursday after-noon.

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If you think you are having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately for an ambulance to take you to the hospital. Do not try to drive yourself. Some of the early warning signs of a heart attack include:

• Chest pain or discomfort that lasts longer than a few minutes or goes away and then comes back. This pain may be severe and feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing or fullness that is not relieved by changing positions or resting.

• Pain that extends to other areas of the body, such as the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw or stomach.

• Shortness of breath as well as lightheadedness, sweating, fatigue, fainting, nausea or vomiting.

It is important to remember that not all people who have heart attacks experience the same symptoms or to the same degree. The warning signs of a heart attack for women may be slightly different than those for men. While both commonly experience chest pain or discomfort, women may be more likely to have shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, and back or jaw pain. Some people may not have any symptoms at all, especially diabetics because that chronic condition can affect the nerves.

Warning signs of a heart attack can appear at any time, at rest or in motion, and at work or play. A heart attack may strike suddenly, but most people have warning signs and symptoms hours, days or weeks beforehand. One of the earliest warning signs of an impending heart attack is chest pain, or angina, that occurs repeatedly because of exertion and is then eased by rest.

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Bacteria grow between the gum and teeth and on the surface of the tongue. They can double in population every 20 minutes. The overpopulation can overwhelm the host (you) not get prop-erly cleaned away by natural forces like chewing. Infections have a very characteristic smell. I haven’t come across any abscess or chronic infection that had a pleasant odor, especially in the mouth. Bacterial waste contains hydrogen sulfide (similar to rotten eggs). It is pungent and pervasive if not contained.

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Lance Corporal James P. Nadeau of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion (1st CEB) stationed at Camp Pendleton came to Cer-ritos on Oct. 7 to be honored by the City of Cerritos for being awarded the 1st CEB's Meritorous Marine designation for the month of September 2010.

The 1st CEB was adopted by the City of Cerritos on Nov. 11, 2007. Mayor Carol Chen presented the City of Cerritos procla-mation. Mayor Pro Tem Jim Edwards also represented the City. LCpl Nadeau's host was the Rotary Club. Members attending were Sug Kitahara, Manu Patel, Dr. Virnal Kumar and Lee Pfeffer. This is the second hosting of a Meritorious Marine by the Ro-tary Club.

LCpl Nadeau's guests were his wife Janice, daughters, Jarelissa, age 2 years and Bella, age 3 months. For his family's entertainment, LCpl Nadeau selected a visit to Disneyland provided by the City of Cerritos and Friends of the 1st CEB. Com-

plementary lodging and dining contributed by the Sheraton Cerritos, BJs Restaurant, Romano's Macaroni Grill and TGI Friday's made their weekend in Cerritos an enjoy-able experience.

After two years of college, LCpl Na-deau joined the Marine Corps in Novem-ber 2010. During the last two months, Cpl Nadeau went up two martial arts belts from tan to green in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and started the High Mobil-ity Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) course. The first week in October he re-ceived his promotion to Lance Corporal. His decorations include the National De-fense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Medal.

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Greeting Lance Corporal James P. Nadeau are (l-r) Dr. Vimal Kumar, Chris Tier-heimer, Manu Patel, Mayor Carol Chen, Wayne Switzer, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Ed-wards, LCpl James P. Nadeau, Janice Nadeau, Jarelissa Nadeau, two years, visible in carriage, Bella Nadeau, three months, Sue Verwey, Lee Pfeffer, Sug Kitahara, George Ray, Kiran Rami, Dorothy Owen, Marlene Rofe


Artesia will be unveiling its Veterans Monument on November 10, at the an-nual Veterans Day Event which begins at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony itself be-gins at 6:30 p.m., in Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Av-enue.

The memo-rial consists of a pedestal with six plaques, five of which are for the five branches of the military. The sixth plaque is a dedication plaque. The idea for the memorial began with for-mer Mayor Larry R. Nelson, who on his death bed donated $14,000 toward a memo-rial.

After Nel-son passed away on May 1, 2010 from cancer, citi-zens and veter-ans got together to raise the rest of the money needed to build the monument. This monument is ultimately the culmination of efforts from a wide variety of veterans through-out the region, and is the realization of Larry Nelson's dying wish.

The theme for this year's Veterans Day is an inscription from the Veterans Memorial, "Remembering those who served." This year's ceremony will fea-ture Congresswoman Linda Sanchez as the keynote speaker, and guest speaker

Master Sergeant Marty Schafer. Schafer is the head of Southeast Academy, a mili-tary academy for high school students in Norwalk.

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The city is securing proposals to in-stall pay parking stations along Pioneer Boulevard's downtown district and in parking facilities to be established for parking in the same area.

To ensure that patrons who shop, dine, or seek services from downtown businesses do not circumvent the pay parking program and spill into the resi-dential streets, the City Council has di-rected that city staff prepare a permit parking program and develop a plan to work with affected residents.

A series of town hall meetings will be held to discuss the proposed program and to meet the City Council's directive to include the public in developing the program.

Generally, the affected areas are ad-jacent to Pioneer Blvd., west to Jersey Ave., east to Clarkdale Ave., and south of 183rd Street to the city boundary. Anyone living within this area should check the map above detailing the af-fected areas. A higher resolution map is

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The proposed permits would be available to residents in three categories: Resident, Guest, and Temporary. Resi-dent permits (up to three permits for each household); Guest Permits: Each house-hold is permitted on guest permit. Seven temporary permits may be issued, which

may accommodate out-of-town guests.Fees assessed through the permit

program will be no more than what is re-quired to run the program.

A meeting to discuss this plan will be taking place at Room A in the Albert O. Little Community Center, at 18750 Clarkdale Ave., on Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Reward offered for info leading to graffiti arrests

A reward program to apprehend graffiti vandals is being finalized for implementation.

The public is asked to call the Sher-iff's Department at (562) 623-3500 and report information about anyone defacing and/or applying graffiti to property. If an arrest is made and the person aarrested is convicted, a $200 reward will be paid to the reporting witness.

The reward has been authorized by the City Council as an additional method to fight graffiti. The City cur-rently has a 24-hour graffiti removal reporting program in place.

If graffiti is observed during City Hall operational hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays), call (562) 865-6262. If after hours, call the graffiti hotline at (888) 504-4057.

To better apprehend vandals, the City, Sheriffs, and responsible citizens have partnered together and are de-veloping an efficient network graffiti-tracking network.All help in reporting graffiti is greatly appreciated.

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The city offers the public impor-tant, valuable information delivered by phone, text message, and/or Email by registering for the service online at Nixle.com or the city website.

To register, simply go to the city’s website homepage at CityofArtesia.us and locate the registration link on the right side. Anyone needing assistance may also contact Andrew Perry at (562) 865-6262. The communication service will be provided by Nixle and was ap-proved by City Council as a means to en-

Spooktacular Halloween Event at Artesia Park

The annual Spooktacular Halloween Event will be held on Monday, October 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Event activities include free carnival games and prizes, costume and pumpkin carving contests and free hot dogs provided by the Artesia-Cerritos Lions Club. New this year will also be a Trunk or treat program for the kids to trick or teat at the event. Interested in participating in trunk or treat? Call (562) 860-3361. Parents are encouraged to bring children of all ages to participate in a safe and happy Halloween.

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Town Hall meeting called for November

A Town Hall meeting has been called for November 30 at Ross Middle School.

The mayor will be giving a short up-date on issues affecting the City and will be answering questions from the public.

Ross Middle School is located at 17707 Elaine Avenue. This is the last of the four town hall meetings set earlier this year.


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Cerritos Mayor Carol Chen and Henry Ford III who was a surprise speaker at the Cerritos City Council meeting Oct. 24, hold a rendering of the new design for the Ford Dealership. With them are (l-r),Project Architect Marcus Kemmerer, City Manager Art Gallucci, Project Manager Lee Stacy, Cerritos Mayor Carol K. Chen, General Manager of Cerritos Ford Lincoln Mike Gilligan (in back row), Mayor Pro Tem Jim Edwards, Henry Ford III, Councilmember Bruce W. Barrows, Councilmember Joseph Cho, Ph.D. and Councilmember Mark Pulido.

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Change is in the airBy Larry Caballero

Like everyone else, I have been read-ing in the papers and watching on televi-sion about the Occupy Wall Street Move-ment, and I was wondering just how effective it would turn out to be. These

things can easily fizzle out and be yester-day’s story. Maybe this time is different.

“Occupy L. A. Global Day of Ac-tion” was Oct. 15, and I decided to drive down to City Hall and Pershing Square and check out the Movement for myself.

I was truly amazed to see stream after stream of people of all ages come walk-ing into Pershing Square from the neigh-boring streets.

There were many young people who were complaining about paying back col-lege loans, but having no job after they graduated. Seniors were worried about losing Social Security and Medicare ben-efits. And everyone, no matter how old

they were, agreed that corporation and private compa-ny corruption and greed were respon-sible.

Demonstrators carried all kinds of signs—some sophisticated, and some were not, but they all had some-thing to say about society’s woes. My favorites included:

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To Eat, They’ll Eat The Rich” “Banks Got Bailed Out. We Got Sold

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the haves and have nots, the trauma that unemployment and no health care have caused millions of working class families, and how money has too much influence in politics.

One sign read, “Mr. Obama, tear down that Wall Street”.

After the speeches, demonstrators by the thousands paraded and marched on the streets in the downtown financial district to City Hall.

When they arrived, they heard more speakers share their personal stories of loss and frustration with our government and with the institutions and corporations that buy our politicians.

Demonstrators chanted over and over again, “WE are the 99%, and we will oc-cupy L.A. until our voices are heard!”

Marchers have promised to stay in City Hall Park until their voices are not only heard, but the changes they are de-manding take place. I had to wonder what Mayor Villaraigosa and city staff must think every day when they have to con-front the demonstrators in order to get into the building.

There is a lot of hurt out there, and the people so far seem to be orderly and co-operating with the police while they try to get their message out to others. They’re not going away any time soon. It remind-ed me of the famous quote attributed to Bette Davis: Buckle your seat belts; this is going to be a bumpy ride!”

Thousands of demonstrators joined the Occupy L.A. Movement Oct. 15 to share their anger against Wall Street greed.

Cupcake Camp is Coming to Cerritos

Soroptimist International of Arte-sia Cerritos is hosting its first Cupcake Camp on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1-4 pm at Carmenita Middle School at 13435 166th Street in Cerritos, CA. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the door, at the Optometry Office of Dr. Darlyne Fujimoto (11420 South Street, Cerritos), online at [email protected], or by calling 562 716 0867.

A cupcake camp, she went on to explain, is an event where bakers, both professional and amateur, donate cup-cakes for a good cause. So far more than 2500 have been donated. Donations will support local charities including Com-munity Family Guidance Center, Su Casa~Ending Domestic Violence, and Ronald McDonald House.

On Nov. 6 the Soroptimists will open the doors of Carmenita Middle School to the public who will be asked for a $10.00 donation for 6 cupcakes. Each person who donates will be given 6 tickets and a cupcake box, which they will use as they go around the room and pick any 6 cup-cakes.

In addition to thousands of cupcakes, there will also be cupcake contests for professionals and amateurs as well as fabulous raffle prizes including a gift card tree. Nor will you want to miss out on the contests with categories like Best of Show, Most Unique Ingredient and Most Cerritos Inspired. There is also a contest for bakers 12 and under.

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accused the Los Cerritos Community News of printing lies about Councilman Bruce and his two candidates for city council, Mauricio Arroyo and Kathy Trimble even though all documents are certified. Others said they were disgust-ed with the constant internal bickering by the councilmembers every time they meet. Some said both the Mayor and Councilman Farfan were not elected but appointed to their seats.

Mayor Gomez corrected the appoint-ed statement stating both he and Victor Farfan were the only candidates to file for the two vacant seats in the 2008 election. He said since no one else filed they were automatically elected. “We were not appointed,” he exclaimed.

Leading off the opposition was for-mer disgraced Mayor Kathy Navejas, who was recalled from office in 1996 for corruption in city hall. She accused LCCN of printing negative stories about people that were not in line with Mayor Gomez and Councilman Farfan both who are seeking re-election to the coun-cil. She accused Mayor pro Tem Mitchi Oyama-Canada of receiving more than $56,000 in campaign contributions, of which $758 was paid to Victor Farfan for political services, She said $25,000 came from an insurance company and $15,000 from a legal firm while honest people contributed money out of their own pockets for their opponents. She failed to mention where Trimble got the money to recently buy a $129,000 mobile home so she would have a legal residence in Hawaiian Gardens in order to run for city council, She also failed

to mention where the money is coming from to finance both Trimble’s and Mau-rico Arroyo’s campaign.

Councilmember Victor Farfan said he has devoted a lot of his time to the city. He said he was born and raised in Ha-waiian Gardens. “I have a vested inter-est in the city. I want to make sure the city moves forward. My family lives here and I’m raising my child here. Another one is on its way.” He said in order to make this possible, the councilmembers have to work together, “I’ve attempted to work together and will continue to do so to make sure that Hawaiian Gardens achieves its potential.”

Councilmember Reynaldo Rodriguez asked if there was going to be a second Oral Communication period where the audience could speak. He said there were people in the audience who had addi-tional comment and had not been heard. Mayor Gomez and City Attorney Omar Sandoval said it had been decided there would only be the one time for the people to speak. He said this had been decided about two years ago because the meetings were taking to long and ending between 11 p.m. and midnight.

Hawaiian Gardens Council meetings are divided into three sections. They in-clude the regular council meeting, a Redevelopment Agency meeting, and the Public Housing Authority meeting. Approximately two years ago the Oral Communications for each meeting was combined to one segment.

Rodriguez said when he came on the council oral communication was held individually. The Mayor again said it was changed because of the length of the meetings and the people still have the chance to speak. He reminded Rodri-guez at the time he had agreed to change it. The city attorney agreed that they

were consolidated in order to shorten the meetings. He said there was an item on the agenda for the council to reconsider the matter.

Rodriguez said people are only given three minutes now. “If we have to stay here to 3 a.m. that’s what we’re paid for.”

Councilmember Bruce said before he got elected to the council he remem-bers being limited and cut off, with his questions never answered. The Mayor interrupted him and said they were not discussing it at this time and banged the gavel for order. Bruce continued talking and said, “There goes the gavel again.” The mayor said he was out of order and when Bruce refused to stop talking the Mayor got up, said he was done and ad-journed the meeting.


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Gahr’s passing game grounded by Downey, postseason berth in jeopardyBy Loren Kopff

When Gahr hosted Downey last Fri-day night at Hanford Rants Stadium, it was already down one key player, senior quarterback Eric Richardson, who was unavailable following a concussion the previous week at Paramount. When the homecoming game with the Vikings had concluded, the Gladiators were down to their fourth option in the quarterback de-partment.

Without the services of the state’s third leading passer, the Gladiators struggled after the first quarter and were bulldozed by the Vikings, especially Alex Martinez, 51-21. The second lead-ing rusher for Downey carved his way through the Gahr defense to the tune of 223 yards on 29 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns. Downey’s other star player, quarterback Dallas Lopez, com-pleted eight of 11 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns.

The significance of this game was even greater following an upset loss to Paramount on Oct. 14 and with the San Gabriel Valley League taking two auto-matic teams to the playoffs instead of three, Gahr head coach Greg Marshall knew there was no margin for error the rest of the way.

“You have to play every game the same,” Marshall said. “We didn’t come out with any more pressure. If we’re going to have a shot of the playoffs, we’re going to have to beat [Downey] anyways. You have to beat Warren, you have to beat Lynwood and you have to beat [Downey]. We still have a shot for third place.”

Gahr (5-2 overall, 0-2 in the league) took a 7-3 lead late in the first quarter when junior quarterback Joshua Hollins, in his first varsity start, threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to senior wide re-ceiver Dwayne Washington. On the en-suing kickoff, junior free safety Patrick Enewally recovered a fumble and on the very next play, Hollins connected with senior wide receiver Delshawn McClel-lon for a 31-yard score.

When the first quarter ended, Gahr already had 91 yards of offense but that’s when the tide shifted. The Gladiators had second quarter drives end with an inter-ception and two punts before halftime. Then in the third quarter, the first four drives ended with a turnover.

While Gahr’s offense was in a quag-mire, the Vikings kept going and going. They scored on six straight possessions to take a 45-14 lead with 7:02 left in the third quarter.

“They were more physical than we were,” Marshall said. “They just ran the ball right at us. This is what happens when they come here. We stumbled a little bit on defense and you have to go back out there and back out there. That’s the way it is in this league.”

The final touchdown for Gahr came on the last play of the third quarter when

Enewally caught an 11-yard pass from Hollins. Despite four interceptions, Hollins finished the game completing 13 of 26 passes for 124 yards.

“Not bad, not bad,” Marshall said of his possible 2012 quarterback. “We could have caught some balls early for him. But for his first start you have to like what the kid did.”

In unusual fashion, Gahr had more rushing yards than passing with senior running back Zach Otto gaining 104 yards on 18 carries. Otto is the first Gahr player to rush for over 100 yards this season and only the second since 2008. McClellon caught six passes for 84 yards.

Gahr, which lost to Downey for the fourth straight time, will visit Dominguez tonight. The Dons are the seventh ranked team in the California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section’s Western Division top 10 poll. Gahr was blasted by Dominguez 55-6 last season, however, defeated the Dons the previous two seasons.

John Glenn’s Watkins gets a second chance of life and footballBy Loren Kopff

Vincent Watkins was beginning his 2009 summer with a Memorial Day vacation weekend trip with family and friends. He was enjoying his final days of football freedom before start-ing summer camp in preparation for his junior season at John Glenn High School.

Then laughter and fun turned into near tragedy when Watkins rode his Suzuki 250 dirt bike off a hill on a dry lake just outside of Barstow. Before he knew it, he was being airlifted to Loma Linda Hospital with a broken right femur and a concussion. His football career was thought to be over by doctors, but through the power of rehabilitation, Watkins is getting a second chance of what he has always dreamed of doing-playing football.

Watkins recalls riding up a hill in second gear and with the usual hot weather conditions that are customary with the desert regions, he misjudged the length of the hill and went over a hole in what his mother, Coco Gal-lardo, called an optical illusion.

“Something didn’t look right,” Watkins remembered as he proceeded to go into a gap where he flipped off his bike.

He tried to get back on the bike but was in too much pain. So, he was transported to Loma Linda Hospi-tal where he was in surgery for five hours. He remained at the hospital for over a month where he was in the intensive care unit for a week and a half and was even in a slight coma. Doctors inserted a titanium rod and two screws in his right leg which to this day, he still has. Once he arrived home, he remained in bed for eight months and was home schooled for his entire junior year.

During that time, he went to rehab at the children’s hospital in Long Beach three times a week, then twice a week. Gallardo had to take a year off from work to attend to his son and drive him back and forth to Long Beach.

“His therapist is the best,” Gallar-do said. “Vincent never, ever told her,

‘stop, I can’t do it’. Vincent cried, Vin-cent shouted and she wanted to stop. He said, ‘no, keep going, keep going’. That was his call. He told them he wanted to be able to run again.”

The news hit hard to the John Glenn community, especially Ray Niemann, who had recently been named the team’s new head coach. Niemann got a call on Memorial Day from assistant coach Danny Hernandez who informed him of the bad news.

“It was frightening because the way I understood it, the way it was presented to me, he was on his death bed,” Ni-emann thought. “It was pretty devastat-ing because in terms of potential, he’s a Division I kid. He’s just a leader and fires up the kids and makes them suc-cessful. Under those circumstances, we didn’t expect him to even make it out of there.”

Watkins, a wide receiver and defen-sive back, was already being recruited by Northern Arizona University and the University of Utah and to this day, Utah still keeps calling Niemann. Watkins was to be a key component of Glenn’s new attitude to revive a struggling foot-ball program. As a sophomore on a 5-5 team, Watkins caught eight passes for 172 yards, had 48 tackles and recovered two fumbles. Last season, the Eagles struggled to a 2-8 season but Niemann was convinced that the team would have had a few more wins had Watkins, and some other players, were able to play.

“It changed the complexion of the game,” Niemann said of last season. “You think about would have, could have, should have’s. It was extremely devastating. Watkins is such a versatile athlete that we were talking about put-ting him at quarterback and making him one of those wildcat types of quarter-backs. The sky was the limit in terms of how we wanted to use him.”

As soon as Watkins was able to walk again and get out of the house, he would watch his team practice and began to do sprints on his own. Then came the day Watkins was hoping would arrive. The doctors gave him the okay to play this season and just like that, he asked Niemann if he could play his final year of high school.

“He made it though, so that was a blessing in itself,” Niemann said. “But he wasn’t supposed to move again. Then he started moving, another blessing. He wasn’t supposed to walk, but he started walking again, another blessing. He started coming to practice near the end of last season”

“It was more like faith,” Watkins said. “I believe that. Football is my thing and I always wanted to play foot-ball. I’ve been playing since I was eight and I just didn’t want to stop playing.

“I just told him straight up I wanted to play football,” Watkins continued. “It was dangerous for me to play but I was cleared by the doctors to play and I wanted to show him I was ready to play.”

As Glenn prepares to host city rival Norwalk tonight, Watkins has accounted for only 20 tackles and one fumble recovery. He wants a chance to beat Norwalk for the second time, having done so at the lower levels in 2008. He says he doesn’t want the rod taken out until the end of the season, which Glenn is hoping won’t be for a while. At 3-5 overall and 1-3 in the Suburban League, the Eagles are still in the hunt for the fourth and final automatic playoff berth from the field. Glenn is also seeking to snap an eight-game losing streak to the


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boys from the west side of Norwalk.“I can tell you everything is not the same,” Watkins said. “I look different on the field and I do sort of have a little limp. But I don’t let that limp get to me. As long as I can still play and show coaches I can play, I’m going to go my 100 percent. It’s hard for me but I man-

age to do it.”“He’s very frustrated that he’s not the athlete he once was,” Niemann said. “He’s really working hard to become an impact player. But what he has impact-ed is the psyche of these guys to not to give up and to keep fighting.”After tonight, Watkins will still have

one more regular season high school game. Then comes Glenn’s bye week and after that, Watkins hopes he will be playing on Nov. 18, the date the California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section Southeast Division playoffs begin.“He’s just blessed to be alive because

he never buckled his helmet and his

helmet never came off,” Gallardo said.

“At the time of everything, [the ortho-

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he was never going to be able to play

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La Palma Celebrates Opening of NewDepartment of Real Estate Testing CenterBy Larry Caballero

The California Department of Real Es-tate (DRE), the state regulator that issues licenses to real estate professionals and protects consumers in real estate transac-tions, has opened a state of the art electronic examination system in La Palma that gives

Joining in the Ribbon Cutting for the new Department of Real Estates Testing Center Oct. 12 at Centerpointe were (l-r) State of California Representatives William Pak, Angel Ramsey, Charles White and Dolores Weeks, Mayor Ralph Rodriguez, Councilmembers Steve Hwangbo and Mark Waldman, and City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto.

the department the ability to immediately issue a real estate license to a qualified ex-aminee upon the successful completion of the license exam.

The transition from pen and paper ex-ams to an electronic delivery and grading system was initiated to improve efficien-cies. With traditional exam practices, the grading of exams and delivery results could take weeks.

DRE Acting Commissioner Barbara Bigby explained the computer-based ex-amination system allows examinees to take the real estate salesperson and broker ex-aminations and receive their results imme-diately following completion of the test.

Qualified candidates who pass the exam can be issued a temporary license that allows the examinee to commence conducting real estate licensed activities immediately. The newly issued license is also instantly reflected on the public li-cense information available through the DRE’s Web site.

Bigby said, “With the opening of this new facility, examinees in Southern Cali-fornia no longer have to wait weeks in order to obtain a real estate license after passing the exam; licensing is nearly in-stantaneous.”

As the real estate market recovers, Bigby believes it is essential to get people working quickly, “and the electronic exam system allows that to happen.”

The new facility also improves exami-nation security by eliminating the theft of

examination material, and the ability to scramble the order questions for each test taker thwarts cheating.

She said examination administration costs will also be reduced by eliminating the need for printing and duplicating ex-amination booklets which in turn will al-low for reduction and eventual elimination of material storage and shipping costs.

The La Palma center is the DRE’s third electronic exam center to become op-erational. The facility was modeled after similar operations in the DRE’s Oakland and Fresno district offices where electronic exams were successfully deployed in late 2009.

The La Palma facility opened its doors to test takers on Sep. 21. An opening of an-other electronic exam site in San Diego is scheduled for November.

La Palma 40th Annual Halloween Carnival

Calling all Ghosts and Goblins! Come to La Palma’s 40th Annual Halloween Car-nival on Monday, October 31st. This free event is open from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at La Palma’s Central Park, 7821 Walker Street.

The annual Spooky Spectacular features fabulous costume contests for the kids, with prizes in each age division; carnival games galore; and the “Goblin Gulch” – a

special area for tiny tots under five-years old. This event would not be possible with-out the support of volunteers and our Cor-porate Connection Platinum Sponsors, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital and BP; as such, the City would like to thank them for their support. Youth groups that would like to earn volunteer service hours are encour-aged to contact Recreation and Community Services. For more information, please call (714) 690-3350 or visit our website www.cityoflapalma.org.


NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 112495 Title No. 1069868 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/17/2005. 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. On 11/3/2011 at 10:30 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/26/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1233283, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Chau Hoang Nguyen, An Unmarried Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk CA 90650. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN # 7033-012-022 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17423 Horst Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $335,925.89 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a writ-ten Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. The mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary, pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee's or beneficiary's authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code Section 2923.5. Dated: 10/14/2011 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana R. Moreno/Authorized Signature FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4103076 10/14/2011, 10/21/2011, 10/28/2011

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DISTRITO DEL COLEGIO COMUNITARIO DE CERRITOS

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una audiencia pública se llevará a cabo por la Junta de Administradores de el Distrito del Colegio Comunitario de Cerritos para recibir aportación, opinión y testimonio con respecto a las áreas propuestas de administrador. El Distrito ha decidido, en conformidad con el Código de Educación § 72036, cambiar su método de elección de su Junta gobernante, de votación “en general” a votación de “área por administrador”, en el cuál los miembros de la Junta son elegidos por los votantes del área del administrador en la cuál residen. La Junta tomará a consideración planes preparados por el asesor demográfico de el Distrito y basado en el Censo del 2010.

La audiencia pública ha sido programada de la siguiente manera:

Fecha: Hora: Lugar: 2 de Noviembre del 2011 6:00 p.m. Cerritos College Cheryl A. Epple Board Room 11110 Alondra Boulevard Norwalk, California 90650

La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo como parte de la sesión regular de la Junta de Administradores. Ésta es la primera de dos audiencias públicas programadas.

Favor de contactar la Oficina del Presidente al (562) 860-2451 ext. 2204, para más información.

Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 10/28/11

Trustee Sale # CA0837006 Order # 090180953 Loan # NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST

DATED 5/11/2004. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/22/2011 at

09:00 AM, MTC FINANCIAL Inc., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded

on 05/20/2004 as Document No. 04 1283790 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by,

DELE C. SILVA, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, as Beneficiary, WILL

SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a

cashier's check drawn by 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). AT:

Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. 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 describing the land

therein: APN # 7010-018-022 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation,

if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16322 STONE GROVE LANE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The undersigned Trustee

disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but

without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s)

secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated

fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation se-

cured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s

Sale is: $467,109.53 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is

unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the

successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a

written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of

Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such

recordation. Dated: 10/19/2011 MTC FINANCIAL Inc., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: ERNIE AGUILAR, TRUSTEE SALES

OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)573-1965, (949) 252-8300 FOR

REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 [email protected] P889797 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/2011

Notice of Election EC 12101l E-113

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시서기관실

공직선거후보자에��공지

통합시총선거

2011년 11월 8일

캘리포니아 하와이안 가든시에서 2011년 11월 8일, 화요일에 실시될 시 총선거를 통해 보궐될 공직을위해지명된후보자는다음과같음을이에공지합니다.

시의회의원 두(2)명의후보에게만투표하십시오

빅터파르팬(VICTOR FARFAN) 캐시트림블(KATHY TRIMBLE) 마이클고메즈(MICHAEL GOMEZ) 애드리안아벨라(ADRIAN AVELAR) 재네스아리아스(JANETH ARIAS)

머리시오 C. 아로요(MAURICIO C. ARROYO)

__________________________________수잔언더우드 (SUZANNE UNDERWOOD) 시서기관

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NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATION OF CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office of polling places designated for the LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS scheduled to be held on NOVEMBER 8, 2011.

NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's facility, 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk California 90650 has been designated as the central counting place for the above elec-tions. Polling places shall be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Persons requiring multilin-gual assistance in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, or Vietnamese regarding information in the notice may call (800) 481-8683.

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0400001A (0400001B, 0400001C, 0400001D, 0400001E and 0400001F CONS) - A J PADELFORD PARK 11870 169TH ST ARTESIA 90701 Accessible: Y0400006A (0400003A, 0400003B, 0400004A, 0400004B, 0400004C, 0400004D, 0400004E, 0400004F, 0400006A, 0400006B, 0400006C, 0400006D, 0400006E, 0400006F, 0400006G, 0400010C, 0400010D, 0400010E, 0400010F and 0400010G CONS) - ARTESIA PARK 18750 CLARKDALE AVE ARTESIA 90701 Accessible: Y0400008A (0400002A, 0400002B, 0400002C, 0400002D, 0400002E, 0400002F, 0400007A, 0400007B, 0400007C, 0400007D, 0400007E, 0400007F, 0400008A, 0400008B, 0400008C, 0400008D, 0400008E and 0400008F CONS) - FAYE ROSS MIDDLE SCHOOL 17707 ELAINE AVE ARTESIA 90701 Accessible: Y1070002A (1070002C, 1070002D, 1070002E and 1070002F CONS) - LIBERTY PARK 19211 STUDE-BAKER RD CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070003A (1070003B, 1070003C, 1070003D, 1070003E, 1070004A, 1070004B, 1070004C and 1070004D CONS) - WESTGATE PARK 18830 SAN GABRIEL AVE CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070006A (1070002B, 1070006A, 1070006B, 1070006C, 1070006D, 1070006E, 1070006F and 1070034B CONS) - CENTURY 21 ASTRO 11365 183RD ST CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070010A (1070010B, 1070010C, 1070010D, 1070010E, 1070010F, 1070010G, 1070020A, 1070020B, 1070020C, 1070020D, 1070020E, 1070020F, 1070034A, 1070034C, 1070034D, 1070034E and 1070034F CONS) - HASKELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 11525 DEL AMO BLVD CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070013A (1070013B, 1070013C, 1070013D, 1070013E, 1070013F, 1070013G, 1070025A, 1070025C, 1070025D, 1070025E, 1070025F, 1070025G, 1070025H, 1070037A, 1070037C, 1070037D, 1070037E and 1070037F CONS) - FIRE STATION #35 13717 ARTESIA BLVD CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070016A (1070009B, 1070016A, 1070016B, 1070016C, 1070016D, 1070016E, 1070016F, 1070016G, 1070024A, 1070024B, 1070024C, 1070024E, 1070024F, 1070026A, 1070026B, 1070026C, 1070026D, 1070026E, 1070026F, 1070028A, 1070028B, 1070028C and 1070028D CONS) - RESIDENCE 13453 ASH-WORTH PL CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070017A (1070005A, 1070014A, 1070014C, 1070017A, 1070017B, 1070017C, 1070017D, 1070017E, 1070017F, 1070017G, 1070018B, 1070018D, 1070018G, 1070018H, 1070031A, 1070031B, 1070031C, 1070031D, 1070031E, 1070031F, 1070046A, 1070046B and 1070046C CONS) - CERRITOS REGIONAL PARK 19700 BLOOMFIELD AVE CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070021A (1070021B, 1070021C, 1070021D, 1070021E, 1070021F, 1070070A, 1070070B, 1070070C, 1070070D, 4800045B, 4800047B and 5240020A CONS) - VINTAGE CERRITOS SR LIVING 11000 NEW FALCON WAY CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070023B (1070007A, 1070007B, 1070007C, 1070007D, 1070007E, 1070007F, 1070007G, 1070007H, 1070011A, 1070011B, 1070011D, 1070011F, 1070018A, 1070018E, 1070018F, 1070023B, 1070023C, 1070023D, 1070023E, 1070023F, 1070023G, 1070023H and 1070023J CONS) - CERRITOS CTR PER-FORMING ARTS 12700 CENTER COURT DR CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070029A (1070001A, 1070001B, 1070001D, 1070001E, 1070001F, 1070005B, 1070011E, 1070011G, 1070011H, 1070012A, 1070012B, 1070012C, 1070012D, 1070012E, 1070012F, 1070012G, 1070023A, 1070029A, 1070029B, 1070029C, 1070029D, 1070029E and 1070029F CONS) - HERITAGE PARK 18600 BLOOMFIELD AVE CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070032A (1070008A, 1070008B, 1070008C, 1070008D, 1070008E, 1070008F, 1070014B, 1070014D, 1070014E, 1070032A, 1070032B, 1070032C, 1070032D, 1070032E, 1070032F, 1070040A, 1070040B, 1070040C, 1070040D, 1070040E, 1070040F and 1070040G CONS) - CROSSROAD MULTINATIONAL CHR 12229 DEL AMO BLVD CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070036A (1070009A, 1070009C, 1070009D, 1070009E, 1070009F, 1070022B, 1070022C, 1070024D, 1070025B, 1070036A, 1070036B, 1070036C, 1070036D, 1070036E, 1070036F, 1070036G, 1070037B, 1070037G, 1070041A, 1070041B, 1070041C, 1070041D, 1070041E and 1070041F CONS) - CERRITOS PARK EAST 13234 166TH ST CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y1070049A (1070022A, 1070022D, 1070022E, 1070022F, 1070048A, 1070048B, 1070048C, 1070048E, 1070048F, 1070048G, 1070048H, 1070049A, 1070049B, 1070049C, 1070049D and 1070049E CONS) - SUNDANCE TOWN HOME 12439 PINEGROVE LN CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y2650002A (2650001A, 2650001B, 2650001C, 2650002A, 2650002B, 2650002C and 2650002D CONS) - C ROBERT LEE ACT CENTER 21815 PIONEER BLVD HAWAIIAN GARDENS 90716 Accessible: Y2650004A (2650003A, 2650003B, 2650003C, 2650003D, 2650003E, 2650004A, 2650004B, 2650004C, 2650004D, 2650004E, 2650005A, 2650005C, 2650005D, 2650005E, 2650006A, 2650006D, 2650006E, 2650006F, 2650007A, 2650007B, 2650007C and 2650007D CONS) - LEE WARE RECREATIONAL CEN-TER 22310 WARDHAM AVE HAWAIIAN GARDENS 90716 Accessible: Y4800059A (4800015A, 4800015B, 4800049B, 4800049H, 4800049J, 4800059A, 4800059B, 4800059C, 4800059D, 4800059E, 4800059F, 4800059G and 4800059H CONS) - 1ST EVANGELICAL CHURCH 11330 166TH ST CERRITOS 90703 Accessible: Y

DEAN C. LOGAN Registrar-Recorder/County ClerkCounty of Los Angeles10/28/11CNS-2194868#LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS


There were no injuries.The three-hour fire was still smolder-

ing after 5 a.m. At 8 a.m., with the fire out, Firemen began helping members of the businesses on the first floor began removing salvageable items from their stores. No damage was done to the remaining stores in the east side of the mall that is not connected to the gutted buildings.

Coco’s Restaurant was also open for business. Heinzel said cause of the fire is under investigation. A total of 36 fire units fought the fire. Heinzel said they included Cerritos En-gine Company # 30, Hawaiian Gardens Engine Company #34, plus companies from Lakewood, Paramount, Bell-flower Rancho Dominquez, Hunting-ton Park, Pico Rivera, La Mirada and everything in-between.

FIREContinued from page 1



City of ArtesiaPlanning Department18747 Clarkdale AvenueArtesia, California 90701

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Artesia is considering a recommendation that the project herein identified will have no significant environmental impact in compliance with Section 15070 of State CEQA guidelines. A copy of the MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and the INITIAL STUDY which supports the proposed findings are on file at the City of Artesia.

PROJECTDESCRIPTION: The project consists of the adoption and implementation of the Artesia Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan and related amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map. The Artesia Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan is a policy-level, City- initiated Specific Plan, which does not authorize any specific development or construction projects. Future development projects will be required to receive City approval and conduct appropriate environmental review.

The Artesia Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan provides guidance for implementing development within the project limits. The Specific Plan provides required development standards and allowable uses for properties within the Specific Plan area. The specific plan also includes an implementation action plan that identifies near and long term actions necessary to achieve the Plan’s goals and objectives. The specific plan furthers the objectives of the general plan by providing a more detailed planning document for development of specific sites, mobility, and infrastructure.

The anticipated horizon year for the Specific Plan correlates to the General Plan (2030).Growth assumptions conducted as part of the Specific Plan process indicate that the Specific Plan could result in the addition of approximately 95 new dwelling units, and approximately 238,282 square feet of nonresidential structures. PROJECTLOCATION: An approximate 21-acre area along Artesia Boulevard, between Gridley Road and Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia, CA. INFORMATIONAVAILABLE: Copies of the MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION and other project information are available for your review at the Planning Department, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia (City Hall). ENVIRONMENTALIMPACT: Mitigated Negative Declaration. CITIZENINVOLVEMENT: Do you have any comments? Questions? Concerns? You are invited to attend a meeting to be held by the City of Artesia Planning Commission on November 22, 2011 and noticed in the City Council Chambers located at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia.

Written comments on the draft MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be received by the City from October 10, 2011 to November 7, 2011. NOTE: If, in the future, you wish to challenge the MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else raised at or before the public hearing. CITY CONTACT: Okina Dor, Planning/Redevelopment Manager (562) 865-6262 ext. 227. CASE NUMBER: Case No. 2011-28

NOTICE DATE: October 26, 2011

Okina DorPlanning/Redevelopment Manager


NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S)(UCC Sec. 6105 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24073 et seq.)Escrow No. 42317-JHNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the seller(s)/licensee(s) are: ALBERT PARTIDA AND NINETTE LIANE RIVERA, 4823 PARAMOUNT BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712Doing business as: SHOT KALLERZ BAR & GRILLAll other business names(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s)/licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s)/licensee(s), is/are: NONEThe name(s) and address of the buyer(s)/applicant(s) is/are: STEVEN HOWARD REYNOLDS AND CHRISTINA LYN REYNOLDS, 4823 PARA-MOUNT BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712The assets being sold are generally described as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD INTEREST & IMPROVE-MENTS and is/are located at: 4823 PARAMOUNT BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712The type of license to be transferred is/are: Type: ON-SALE BEER AND WINE - EATING PLACE, License Number: 41-443370 now issued for the premises located at: 4823 PARAMOUNT BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: BUSINESS TITLE ESCROW, INC, 25152 SPRINGFIELD CRT, STE 285, VALENCIA, CA 91355 and the anticipated sale date is UPON THE ISSUANCE OF THE ABC LICENSEThe bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the ABC license, is the sum of $140,000.00, including inventory estimated at $-0-, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CHECKS $140,000.00It has been agreed between the seller(s)/licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 and 24074 of the California Busi-ness and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and ABC license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.Dated: 10/15/11ALBERT PARTIDA AND NINETTE LIANE RIVERA, Seller(s)/Licensee(s)STEVEN HOWARD REYNOLDS AND CHRISTINA LYN REYNOLDS, Buyer(s)/Applicant(s)LA1061997 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 10/28/11

CITY OF ARTESIANOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Artesia will hold a Regular City Council Meeting in the City Council Chambers of the Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2011 to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the follow-ing item: ORDINANCE NO. 11-776 An Ordinance of the City of Artesia Adopting by Reference the Updated and Amended Version of Title 10, Animals, of the Los Angeles County Code and Amending Section 6-1.01 of Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Artesia Municipal Code.

If you challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and express their opinion on the matter listed above.

PUBLISHED: October 28, 2011 Gloria Considine, City Clerk


NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No CA1100037902 Loan No 0601463006 Insurer No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/07/2006. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made; but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: *KUMAR DANDEKAR* AND *LEENA V. DANDEKAR*, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 02/15/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0346606 in Book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 11/22/2011 at 10:30 A.M. Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Property Address is purported to be: 16310 CHERRY FALL LANE CERRITOS, CA 90703 APN#: 7010-019-020 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $594,181.49, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Date: 10/25/2011 Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 lleanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 4108043 10/28/2011, 11/04/2011, 11/11/2011

CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENSCITY CLERK’S OFFICE

NOTICE OF ELECTION NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICECONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Hawaiian Gardens, California, on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.

For Member of the City Council Vote for no more than two (2)

VICTOR FARFANKATHY TRIMBLEMICHAEL GOMEZADRIAN AVELAR

JANETH ARIASMAURICIO C. ARROYO

___________________________________ SUZANNE UNDERWOODCITY CLERK

This Notice is hereby signed and dated on this 26th day of October 2011.Posted October 28, 2011 and Published October 28, 2011.

CIUDAD DE HAWAIIAN GARDENSOFICINA DE LA SECRETARIA MUNICIPAL

NOTIFICACIÓN DE LOS CANDIDATOS PARA LOS CARGOS PÚBLICOSELECCIONES MUNICIPALES GENERALES CONSOLIDADAS

8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2011

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que se han designado las siguientes personas para los cargos que han de ser cubiertos en la Elección Municipal General que se llevará a cabo en la Ciudad de Hawaiian Gar-dens el martes, 8 de Noviembre de 2011.

Para Miembro del Concejo Municipal Vote por no más de dos (2) VICTOR FARFANKATHY TRIMBLEMICHAEL GOMEZADRIAN AVELARJANETH ARIASMAURICIO C. ARROYO

__________________________________Suzanne UnderwoodSecretaria Municipal

Esta notificacion esta firmada en esta fecha: 26 de Octubre de 2011.Apostado el 28 de Octubre de 2011 y publicada el 28 de Octubre de 2011.


INVITATION TO APPLY FORCITY OF ARTESIA ADVISORY BODIES

The City of Artesia encourages public participation in local government through its advisory bodies. These include: Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces that deal with a variety of issues and make recommendations to the City Council. Applicants must be City residents.

Information regarding advisory bodies and applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, 90701, and are also available on line at www.cityofartesia.us under City Clerk’s Department. You may contact the City Clerk at 562-865-6262, if you should have further ques-tions.

The City Council will make the appointment at the Regular City Council meeting of November 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

CURRENT OPENINGS

There is currently one vacancy in the Planning Commission for which the City is currently accepting ap-plications. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office for an application.


INVITATION TO APPLY FOR

CITY OF ARTESIA ADVISORY BODIES

The City of Artesia encourages public participation in local government through its advisory bodies. These include: Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces that deal with a variety of issues and make recommendations to the City Council. Applicants must be City residents. Information regarding advisory bodies and applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office at 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, 90701, and are also available on line at www.cityofartesia.us under City Clerk’s Department. You may contact the City Clerk at 562-865-6262, if you should have further questions. The City Council will make the appointment at the Regular City Council meeting of November 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

CURRENT OPENINGS

There is currently one vacancy in the Planning Commission for which the City is currently accepting applications. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office for an application.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0153463 Title Order No. 10-8-548418 APN No. 7034-026-017 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/23/2007. 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 GREGORY L BELL, AND TENITA BELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/23/2007 and recorded 2/1/2007, as Instrument No. 20070214965, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 11/14/2011 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA 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: 17500 HARVEST AVE, CER-RITOS, CA, 907032539. 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 $908,116.35. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebt-edness 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 sav-ings 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'' condi-tion, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereun-der, 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. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or author-ized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 03/01/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 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. FEI # 1006.128968 10/21, 10/28, 11/04/2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: D524614 CA Unit Code: D Loan No: 206818/SUAREZ Investor No: 17215187 Min No: 1001043-0018061130-0 AP #1: 7027-015-023 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: RUBEN LUKE SUAREZ, RUBEN SUAREZ Recorded December 11, 2006 as Instr. No. 06 2738495 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded March 16, 2011 as Instr. No. 11-397926 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 1, 2006. 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. 17913 E MARTHA PLACE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: NOVEMBER 9, 2011, AT 11:00 A.M. *AT THE WEST SIDE DOORS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 12720 NORWALK BLVD, NORWALK, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $602,871.02. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Date: October 5, 2011 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary JOANNA L. DEVELASCO, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COM-PANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 947091 PUB: 10/20/11, 10/27/11, 11/03/11

CITY OF NORWALK

FINANCIAL REPORT SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR 2010/11

Expenditures Net of Functional Revenues

General Government 7,898,235 Public Safety 11,307,367

Transportation 3,504,734

Community Development (1,065,958)

Health 1,758,115 Culture and Leisure 5,920,688

Public Utilities (5,043,924)

Total 24,279,257

General Revenues

Taxes 31,264,842 Fines and Forfeitures 95,868

Revenue from Use of Money & Property 1,108,838

Intergovernmental State 686,133

Other - Total 33,155,681

Excess/Deficiency of General Revenue over Expenditure 8,876,424 Excess/Deficiency of Internal Service Charges over Expenses -

Beginning Fund Balance/Working Capital 26,343,754

Ending Fund Balance/Working Capital 35,220,178

Appropriation Limit as of Fiscal Year End 62,050,311

Total Annual Appropriation Subject to the Limit as of Fiscal Year End 31,180,410

Dated this 27th day of October 2011. Jana Stuard, Director of Finance/Treasurer


NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALETitle Order No.: 5802942 Trustee Sale No.: 71876 Loan No.: H399016122 APN: 7027-023-91 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 07/07/2007. 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 proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 11/18/2011 at 01:00PM, FCI Lender Services, Inc. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 7/17/2007 Instrument #20071686653 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Bernard Cervero and Myra Cervero, as Trustor Your Capital Source, Inc., as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by 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 as-sociation, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13051 Rose Street, Cerritos CA 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $241,084.99 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed and as such, the beneficiary plans to open the bid amount at $100,000.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 10/25/11 FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Trustee 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-282-2424 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures.com or CALL: 925-603-7342 or 877 RSVP-ADS or 877 778-7237. Vivian Prieto, Vice President FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 279095)(10/28/11, 11/04/11, 11/11/11)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CERRITOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Cerritos Community College District to receive public input and testimony regarding proposed trustee areas. The District has determined, pursuant to Education Code § 72036, to change its method of election of its govern-ing Board from “at-large” voting to “by-trustee area” voting, in which members of the Board are elected by the voters of the trustee area in which they reside. The Board will consider plans prepared by the District’s demographic consultant and based on the 2010 Census.

The public hearing is scheduled as follows:

DATE: TIME: LOCATION:

November 2, 2011 6:00 p.m. Cerritos College Cheryl A. Epple Board Room 11110 Alondra Boulevard Norwalk, California 90650

The public hearing will take place as a part of a regular Board of Trustees meeting. This is the first of two scheduled public hearings.

Please contact the President’s Office at (562) 860-2451 x2204 for more information.


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Weekly Crime SummaryOctober 17-23, 2011

Part I felony crime investigations con-ducted by the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station dropped from 26 to 18 last week. Robber-ies and commercial burglaries were up, but residential burglaries, vehicle burglaries, and vehicle thefts were down. Patrol dep-uties handled 264 calls for service, down from 275 the week before. The current 2011 weekly average in calls for service is 273.

Two robberies were reported. On Mon-day October 17 at 11:00 p.m. a male suspect wielding a handgun robbed a restaurant in the 12200 block of Artesia Boulevard. At 12:25 a.m. on Saturday October 22, two suspects with a knife held up a couple in the 16700 block of Judy Way.

One residential burglary was logged last week, down from three the previous week. The most recent case was made possible by an unlocked door or window. Property taken consisted of a TV, guitars, and elec-tronic games. The 2011 weekly average in residential burglaries remains at 3.9.

The break-in last week was made pos-sible because the doors and windows were not secured prior to leaving the residence. We always recommend an “exit check”, where all portals are checked and secured before leaving.

Commercial burglaries rose from two to three last week. Two closed businesses and a fitness center locker were involved. Cash was taken from the businesses and a watch, cell phone, and wallet were re-moved from the locker. The 2011 weekly average in commercial/“other structure” burglaries is 2.9.

Vehicle burglaries dropped from six to five last week. Three occurred in high-vol-ume commercial parking lots. Four were SUVs. Wallets, credit cards, a laptop com-puter, and a third-row seat (from an SUV) were reported stolen. The 2011 weekly average in vehicle burglaries remained at 6.6.

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Two vehicle thefts were investigated compared to nine the previous week. Only one last week was from a high-volume commercial parking lot. An SUV and a commercial truck were taken. The 2011 weekly average in vehicle thefts is now 3.0.

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La Mirada Crime SummaryOctober 17 - October 23, 2011

Robbery A robbery was reported near the intersection of Rosecrans Ave. and Valley View Ave. A small amount of cash and a MP3 player were stolen.

Aggravated Assault An assault oc-curred near Adoree St. and Duffield Ave. The incident is still under investiga-tion.

Residential Burglary Two burglar-ies were reported last week. An incident was reported on the 11800 block of Gol-dendale Dr. A second burglary was re-ported on the 14100 block of Foster Rd. Cash and jewelry were stolen from both homes.

Vehicle Burglary A window smash burglary was reported on the 14900 block of Tacuba Dr. Various keys were stolen from the vehicle. A burglary occurred on the 14400 block of Mansa Dr. Personal items and tools were stolen from the ve-hicle. A burglary was also reported in a business parking lot on the 15000 block of La Mirada Blvd.

Grand Theft Three grand thefts were reported last week. A theft of tools and lawn care equipment was reported on the 15000 block of Neartree Rd. A lap-top computer was reported stolen from the 13800 block of Biola Ave. Lawn care equipment was taken from a vehicle near Barnwall St. and Dalmation Ave. The vehicle had been stolen.

Grand Theft Vehicle Seven vehicles were reported stolen last week. A truck stolen near Badlona Dr. and Pastrana Dr. was recovered by the Long Beach Po-lice Department.

A truck stolen from the 12800 block of Valley View Ave. was recovered short-ly after in the City of Norwalk.

An older model Honda was reported stolen from the 14900 block of Richvale Dr. The vehicle was recovered by the Whittier Police several days later.

Two semi trailers were reported sto-len from the 16100 block of Canary Ave. An older model Honda was stolen from the 14400 block of Industry Circle.

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Tel (562) 259-1239 Fax (562) 529-7688

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If your child was too young for kindergarten in September you might be eligible for . . .

Bring these items with you to enroll: California Driver’s License with current address

Utility bills (gas, electric, water) Child’s birth certificate and immunization records

Board of Education Jerry Cleveland, President • Bill Ste. Marie, Vice President • Paul Helzer, D.C. PhD., Clerk

Donald McMackin, Member • Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Member

BELLFLOWER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

For more information, please contact the office of Curriculum and Instruction

at (562) 866-9011 ext. 3234 orvisit our website—www.busd.k12.ca.us

Jump Start Kindergarten Program

For children with a birthday of December 3, 2011 through February 6, 2012 Jump Start Kindergarten begins February 6, 2012, at designated schools only

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