Serving BixBy KnollS, California HeigHtS, loS CerritoS, Wrigley and tHe City of Signal Hill

Your Weekly Community Newspaper November 5, 2010VOl. 32 NO. 22

T R I B U N EPhoto by Julian Rothen

Brett Ashley Hawkins

Editorial Intern

From humble beginnings in a dirtlot at 7th Street and Bellflower Boule-vard in Long Beach, the now Olympicsport BMX (bicycle motocross) is cel-ebrating its 40th year of intense racesand risk-heavy maneuvering with a

few events geared specifically forBMX fans and anyone interested inthe history of the sport.

BMX itself was founded by LongBeach native and motocross veteranScot Breithaupt. He held the first of-ficial BMX race on Nov. 14, 1970 toa great turnout and positive reception.

“Kids used to imitate me as I rode andpracticed on my Yamaha 125 in thefields at 7th and Bellflower,” Brei-thaupt said. “There were around 35kids there one Saturday while I wasresting. They hit my jumps, and thelightbulb went off. I went home and

From LB dirt lot to the Olympics:bicycle motocross celebrating its 40th

see BMX page 12

Local Democrats reelected;three of four measures passNick Diamantides

Staff Writer

While voters in most parts of theUnited States rejected many Democ-rats in office, politicians in that partyfared much better in California in theNovember 2 election, and three localDemocrat incumbents were reelected.Those returning to office include USRep. Laura Richardson (California’s37th District), 54th District CaliforniaAssemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal,and 55th District California Assembly-man Warren Furutani.

As of press time, according to the

Los Angeles County Registrar of Vot-ers, local election results were as fol-lows:

• Richardson garnered 69,411 votesor 69.2 percent of the votes cast. HerRepublican opponent Star Parker re-ceived 22, 841 votes or 22.7 percent,and Independent candidate NicholasDibs received 8,164 votes or 8.1 per-cent.

• Lowenthal got 57,975 votes or56.6 percent, while her Republican op-ponent Martha Flores-Gibson received44,487 votes or 43.4 percent.

see election page 5

StationIdentification

The sun shone brightly yesterday on the groundbreak-ing for the City of Signal Hill’s new police station– whatMayor Ed Wilson referred to during his speech as “themost significant building project since the building ofCity Hall” in the 1930s. Taking place at what was for-merly called “On the Green,” located at Walnut Avenueand 27th Street, dozens of local dignitaries, businessowners, Chamber of Commerce members and residentsgathered for the official start of the erection of what willbe a state-of-the-art facility. The $8.6-million project wasawarded by the City Council Sept. 21 to Irvine-basedFTR International, Inc. Completion date of the new sta-tion is projected to be December 2011. ß

Photo by Armand Brown

This photo, taken Nov. 14, 1970, shows Long Beach resident Tim Goldsmith leaping off the bonzai downhill jump portionof the track in a stylish “cross up” at the BUMS I track at 7th and Bellflower streets. Others pictured include: PaulTaylor; Cliff Lett, former pro Motocrosser and BMX rider, now with Associated Remote Control Car Company; RyanAutrey, owner of Long Beach BMW; Chris Russell, DDS, of Naples; and Tommy Clegget.

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Rep. Laura Richardson (front row, third from left); her mother, MaryannRichardson; and supporters gather in Bixby Knolls Tuesday night to celebratethe incumbent congresswoman’s victory.

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City officials, police personnel, and representatives from FTR International, Inc. use shovels to dig up dirt, signifying the groundbreaking

for the City of Signal Hill’s new police station.

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FUN FOR GUYS AND GALS

The Long Beach Petroleum Club will present a celebration on Friday, Nov. 5at 8pm at 3636 Linden Ave. as a tribute to those who serve/have served in theUSO. There will be a live radio broadcast hosted by Helen Borgers, KKJZ dee-jay; a dance contest with celebrity judges; dance exhibition; silent auction; guestsoloists and groups; and table seating, light food, and an open bar. Cost is $25,$20 for guests in uniform. Call (562) 997-1494.

SHRED FEST

The Sixth District Council staff invites the public to its first Shred Festival. Fu-ture Shredding Company will have a truck set up at Martin Luther King, Jr.Park, 1950 Lemon Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9am to noon. Public can dropoff papers or boxes/bags of papers and have them shredded. The first fiveboxes/bags are free; more is $5 per box/bag. Call (562) 570-6816.

SHOPPING FOR A GOOD CAUSE

The public may do holiday shopping while enjoying home-baked goods at theChildren’s Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s annual Holiday Faire, 9am to 5pmThursday and Friday November 4 and 5. The Faire will be at Houssel's Forumat Long Beach Memorial Hospital. Call Collette Anderson at (562) 618-7868.

HONORING VETERANS

The U.S.Vets–Long Beach Advisory Council will host a luncheon entitled“Honoring Those Who Serve,” as a tribute to veterans, on Friday, Nov. 5 from11am to 1pm at the Hilton International Ballroom, 701 W. Ocean Blvd. Cost is$75 per person. Business attire is required. Call (562) 388-8015.

CELEBRATING THOSE LOST

Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews invites the public to the InauguralGlobal Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Peace Garden at MartinLuther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave. Call (562) 570-6816.

TAKE ACTION

The 2008-2009 NUSA National Champions, The North Long Beach Commu-nity Action Group is having newly elected City Prosecutor Doug Haubert as itsfeatured guest speaker Sunday, Nov. 7 from 2pm-5pm at the North Police Sub-station, 4891 Del Amo Blvd. This monthly meeting provides education, infor-mation and current events for the North Long Beach community. The meetingis open to the public the first Sunday of each month (except for holidays). Con-tact President Dan Pressburg at (562) 428-7710.

CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE

The Friends of Music at California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Or-ange Ave., will present a concert by the California Baptist University String en-semble on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 4pm. The group, conducted by Dr. Angela Brand,will be performing works by Bach, Mozart and others. Free-will offering ac-cepted. Child care provided. Visit calheightsumc.org or call (562) 595-1996.

DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?

The California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) and the Hearing Loss As-sociation of Long Beach/Lakewood are providing free hearing tests at the Wein-gart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. Appointments can made for Tuesday, Nov.9 between 9am and 1pm. Hearing loss will be validated and CTAP will providefree devices on-site. Call (562) 630-6141 for an appointment.

ABOUT ADOPTION

An adoption group will gather Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 6:30pm to 8pm at theCalifornia Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave. for those whohave adopted, are thinking of adopting, are a birth parent who has made a birthplan for their child, or are adopted themselves. All are invited to experience ajourney of friendship, love and support. Group meets once a month, and re-freshments and child care will be provided. Contact Leisl Stoufer at (562) 595-1996 or at leisl@calheightsumc.org.

READ AND DISCUSS

The next Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association Literary Societymeeting will take place Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 7pm at the expo building, 4321Atlantic Ave. With the publication of her first novel, The Heart is a LonelyHunter, Carson McCullers, at the age of 23, became a literary sensation. Withits profound sense of moral isolation and its compassionate glimpses into itscharacters' inner lives, the novel is considered McCullers' finest work, an en-during masterpiece first published by Houghton-Mifflin in 1940. Parking willbe available along Atlantic Avenue and refreshments will be provided. Call(562) 595-0081 or email info@bixbyknollsinfo.com.

DOWNTOWN ADDRESS

The 7th Annual State of the Downtown will take place at 6:30pm on Thursday,Nov. 11 at the Laugh Factory, 151 South Pine Ave. The event's theme, “LinkingOur Community One Friend at a Time,” will highlight the role of technologyand social media in building a stronger downtown community. Doors open at6pm. Tickets are free, but do require a reservation, which can be made onlineat downtownlongbeach.org.

LISTEN UP

On Nov. 11 at 6:30pm, the Hearing Loss Association (Long Beach/LakewoodChapter) will hold its Founder’s Day fundraiser to raise start-up money thathelps other chapters form. Many items that were either donated by local mer-chants or members will be given out to attendees, including: tickets to the LongBeach Playhouse, Hof’s Hut pies, hearing-aid supplies, etc. All items are new;no used items. Opportunity tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. each member re-ceives one free ticket, and all go home with a prize.

RUMMAGE SALE

Kiwanis’s annual rummage sale will be Saturday, Nov. 13, from 8am to 3pm atOrozco’s Auto Service, 3619 Atlantic Ave. There will be a wide variety of itemsfor sale, including clothing, kitchenware, books, and plenty of unique finds.Donations can be dropped off at Orozco’s Auto Service in the morning Thurs-day, Nov. 11 through Saturday, Nov. 13. Call (562) 508-1707 or visit bknlbki-wanis.org.

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Angry words and accusations shotacross the room like arrows at theWrigley Association’s monthly meetingon Monday night. Several people in theaudience wanted to let Dan Hollis knowthey were not at all pleased with SignalHill Petroleum’s plans to send vibratingseismic trucks through the Wrigley Dis-trict in search of undiscovered under-ground reservoirs of crude oil andnatural gas.

About 45 people attended the meet-ing, which took place in the communitycenter at Veterans Park.

Hollis is the managing partner ofNodalSeismic, a company that iswholly owned by Signal Hill Petro-leum. Since the summer of 2009, seis-mic trucks operated by the companyhave traversed much of the LongBeach-Signal Hill area, sending sonicwaves deep below the earth’s surface.

The problem is that Signal HillPetroleum hired Dawson Geophysi-cal, a Texas firm, to do the samething about four years ago. Thatcompany’s operations resulted indamages to several homes, and theunnerving of many residents whohad no idea what was causing the vi-brations.

Hollis gave a brief presentation de-scribing the operation of the trucks tothe Wrigley Association, and he assuredthe audience that the more advancedtechnology developed by NodalSeismicuses much weaker vibrations that do notcause the kind of shaking experiencedby residents four years ago.

Hollis explained that the trucks havevibrating steel pads that are part of anadvanced version of sonar technology.“We send acoustic waves down into theground, and they reflect off of the vari-ous layering of the rock,” he said. “Thewaves come back to the surface, andthey are recorded in motion sensors we

plant in the area.” He explained that thecompany will plant 5,000 of the sensorsin shallow holes in the West LongBeach area. Later, data gathered by thesensors will be fed into computers tohelp geologists determine whether oil orgas deposits exist in certain areas.

The project will take about fourmonths, but crews will be going to var-ious areas to change the sensors aboutonce every two weeks because that isabout how long their batteries last.

Hollis told the audience that thetrucks will place their pads on theground, send out vibrations for about sixminutes, pick up the pads and move tothe next location about 55 feet away.

“They will be going throughout thecity on this,” he said. “The locations willbe posted on our website, and we willalso be distributing flyers in the neigh-borhoods several days before our oper-ations. We want to be sure youunderstand the impact and what to ex-pect.” He added that two or three hoursbefore operations begin in a certain area,NodalSeismic employees will knock ondoors to remind residents of what to ex-pect later that day.

The project is slated to begin in earlyJanuary. The precise dates and locationsof the operations have not been deter-mined yet, but Hollis said that informa-tion will be posted ahead of time.

“We have spent a lot of time andeffort over the past four years analyz-ing how to do this work to minimizeany sort of impact to the community,”he said. “We don’t want any surprises.We want you to understand what isgoing on.”

After his presentation, Hollis invitedquestions and comments from the audi-ence. The hostility of several membersof the Wrigley Association became ap-parent immediately. “You lied to us,”one man said. “At a Long Beach CityCouncil meeting, we were told thetrucks would not be going through theWrigley District, and now you are

telling us they are coming here.”Hollis responded that the city coun-

cil meeting pertained to an earlierNodalSeismic survey, and he was nowtalking about the company’s next sur-vey.

A woman challenged Hollis on thatpoint. “If that is true, then why was oneof your trucks operating right in front ofthe Surgery Center [of Long Beach],which is in the Wrigley area, after theassurances we were given at that coun-cil meeting?” she asked. “In fact, some-one from the Surgery Center had to askyour people to stop the process becausethe vibrations were putting their patientsat risk.” Hollis said he didn’t knowabout that incident, but he would lookinto it.

Another woman alleged that whenDawson Geophysical conducted thesurvey several years ago, she and herhusband watched as the walls of theirhouse buckled and cracked. “Wewatched the damage happening whileyour trucks were making things shake,”she said. “When we complained, SignalHill Petroleum sent a structural engineerto our house, and he said the damagewas not caused by the trucks, so SignalHill Petroleum never compensated usfor our losses.”

The woman’s husband added, “Whyshould we trust Signal Hill Petroleumnow, when they lied to us before?”

Several Wrigley Association mem-bers then took turns describing uncom-pensated damages to their homescaused by Dawson Geophysical.

Hollis and Diane Ripley, a public-relations consultant hired by Signal HillPetroleum, tired to assuage the mem-bers’ concerns, but to no avail. Afterseveral minutes of continuing accusa-tions and voices growing louder,Wrigley Association President ColleenMcDonald asked everyone to quietdown. “We are going to have anothermeeting to talk more about this,” shesaid.

“What I really want to do is have aseismic truck demonstration right herein Wrigley so people can see how itworks, know what to expect and askquestions,” Ripley said.

McDonald said that is a possibility.“These are our homes and our invest-ments, and it is going to take a high levelof persuasion for us to trust (anothergeophysical survey) again,” she said.

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Now that the election is overand the Democrats nationwidehave fallen like so many autumnleaves in a rightward gust, albeitone which California steadfastlyresisted, let’s take a look at the sit-uation in which our own memberof US Congress, Laura Richard-son, finds herself.

Hers was by far the most inter-esting Long Beach race Tuesday,not because her reelection wasever in doubt, but because her fu-ture after 2010 undoubtedly is.Richardson, considering her poorrelations with other Long BeachDemocratic officeholders and aspate of bad press, has always beenripe for a primary challenge. De-pending on the results of the up-coming redistricting process, 2012will probably be the true test of herpolitical survival skills, and hermargin in last Tuesday’s electionhad the power to either strengthenor weaken her heading into thatunforeseeable new terrain.

First, a look back. Rep.Richardson has had a troubledtenure these last three-and-a-halfyears since she beat out the re-cently deceased State SenatorJenny Oropeza in a 2007 specialelection to replace the then re-cently deceased CongresswomanJuanita Millender-McDonald (forwhom I was a staffer). That cam-paign ended ugly, with a deceptiveRichardson mail piece which im-plied Oropeza had missed votes inthe legislature without cause, whenin fact the absences were due toher cancer treatments. Not a greatstart for a congressional career,and things got worse with newsthat she had three different homesin various stages of foreclosureand unpaid property tax. The fore-closure scandal brought Richard-son her first exposure to nationalmedia, and the cloud essentiallyhas hung over her ever since. AHouse ethics Committee inquiryinto whether the bank gave herspecial treatment (by reversing theauction sale of one home) intensi-fied the pressure, not to mentionthe frequent sport-making of hersituation by KFI radio hosts Johnand Ken.

So when perennial losing can-didate Peter Mathews once morechallenged her in last June’s pri-mary, I awaited the results with cu-riosity. The power of incumbencyis such that the outcome was as-sured. The question was by whatmargin. In the end, her 67- to 18-percent victory was as big as onewould expect, and thus it appearedany chance of an interesting gen-eral election was lost.

enter the Star Parker campaign.Since the drawing of its lines adecade ago, the currently config-ured 37th Congressional District(which covers four fifths of LongBeach; all of Signal Hill, Carson,and Compton; and a big chunk ofLA’s Watts/Willowbrook) hasnever seen a realistic, well fundedRepublican challenger. The over-whelmingly Democratic registra-tion is such that, like so manylopsided districts around the coun-try, no serious contender from theother side has wanted to waste thetime and money.

But this time things were differ-ent. The national Republican Partyrecruited Star Parker– a black,inner-city welfare mom turnednonprofit director, author, andrightwing commentator– to runhere in our 37th, just in caseRichardson’s troubles might have

made her vulnerable. And theymade sure she was well funded–Parker’s visibility, including tele-vision advertising, glossy mailpieces, billboards, banners, andsignage, attested to that. The Re-publican Party has for years beenworking to diversify its stodgy,WASP-y image, and in this verydiverse district in particular theymust have thought that a bright,smiling, attractive African-Ameri-can face splashed all over the placemight just have an outside chance,despite the inconvenient ‘R’ afterher name.

Well, the results are in, and theanswer is...not a snowball’s chanceon a 90-degree Long Beach day.Now, one must acknowledge thatRep. Richardson was recentlycleared by the House ethics Com-mittee, and she was able to pointout that Parker carpetbagged intothe district. Nonetheless, I’d won-dered if, in what increasingly ap-peared to be a Category 5anti-Democratic headwind season,the combination of tons of badpress and a photogenic, wellfunded opponent might not shavesome major comfort-space pointsoff Richardson‘s winning percent-age. Well, it did not. She won 69 to23, a 46-percentage-point spread,not far off the 50-point spread shegarnered in 2008 againt near-fund-less Independent Nick Dibs (whoalso ran this year and got 8 per-cent). Much as the rest of the state,the 37th voted as reliably Demo-cratic as ever, almost as if the na-tional anti-Dem massacre waswalled off at the border.

Thus it appears Laura Richard-son may have a future in LongBeach politics after all, despite theheadlines and her uncomfortablerelationship with the rest of thecity’s political establishment. It re-ally depends on two factors:

1) How will the redistrictingcommission (newly empowered todraw congressional lines by thepassage of Prop. 20) redraw the37th? Will they move it to thesoutheast, denying Richardson herbastion of support in the poorer,more African-American neighbor-hoods west of the 710, and recon-necting the bulk of Long Beachwith whiter, less liberal areas, likeLakewood, Belmont Shore, andNaples? There has long been a callto make Long Beach whole again,as it was in the ‘90s, and the com-mission is charged with drawingmore geographically cohesive dis-tricts. And if that happens,

2) Who steps up to challengeLaura Richardson? While MayorBob Foster is instead looking to a2014 bid for State Treasurer, anobvious contender is the term-lim-ited State Senator Alan Lowenthal.Another would be his former wife,Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowen-thal, and yet another would be hisformer daughter-in-law, ViceMayor Suja Lowenthal. Of thethree, Suja has shown the most in-terest in running for Congress,having nearly entered the specialelection three years ago. And ofcourse there may be other councilmembers, business leaders, orcivic figures pining for their shotat DC.

Whatever happens, congres-sional politics in Long Beach is setto get a lot more interesting in thecoming year and a half.

Ian Patton is a former congres-sional staffer and Long Beach po-litical consultant. ß

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By Ian Patton

A humane society?Your piece on the new “technology to locate those with cognitive disorders”

made me want to cry. I am a senior, and I can remember the names we gave theunfortunate with mental problems or birth defects years ago. This humane systemof locating these unfortunate people when they are “lost” is really a leg up on im-proving the quality of man in our time. even the label “cognitive disorders” showswe have improved the love we lost at one time for our fellow man.

Now, if we could just extend that humanity to all living things, wouldn’t thisbe a wonderful world for certain? No dog, cock, bear, bull or any living creaturefighting for the “pleasure” of humans would be a good start. In addition, the pos-sibility of humans never again fighting humans would be a dream come true but,unfortunately, just that– a dream.

Vivian C. NelsonLong Beach

Electives and electionsIn a piece written by Nick Diamantides in your October 29, 2010 edition, Mr.

Diamantides writes that Christopher “Salabaj added that Governor Schwarzeneg-ger recently vetoed another bill authored by [Warren] Furutani that would havereplaced many foreign-language and fine-arts classes in the public schools withtrade-school classes.”

[Salabaj’s] statement in its face is false and misleading. AB2446 (the bill ref-erenced) clearly states that students would be able to choose a fine arts, perform-ing arts, foreign language OR career technical education (CTe) class to satisfy astate-mandated course requirement for graduation from high school.

AB2446 ADDS CTe to this graduation requirement area as a STUDeNTCHOICe. AB2446 DOeS NOT RePLACe foreign language or fine arts.

I live in Ukiah, California, do not know Mr. Salabaj and have no connectionto the race he is running in your part of the state. I find it very unfortunate thatthis candidate for office cannot read and understand a clearly written bill passedby the State Senate and Assembly with a 100-percent “yes” vote!

John ChocholakUkiah

Halloween weekend wentnicely for the Strichart family.We spent Saturday from about1:30pm to 5pm at the Signal Hillbasketball courts doing our partplaying volunteer at the city’sHalloween carnival. What a greatevent. A representative fromCommunity Services told methey had about 800 attendees.Wow!

Where most cities had to cutHalloween happenings this yearbecause of budget issues, folks inthe city of Signal Hill were luckysince the event went on in spiteof financial concerns, largely dueto donations from local busi-nesses and individuals. Thosewho donated money, candy orvolunteer time (or all three) wereAmateur Radio Association ofLong Beach, Boulevard BuickGMC, Concerned Citizens of

Signal Hill, Golden eagle, Hof'sHut, Kluger Architects, Lifetechelevator Service, Signal Hill em-ployees Association, Relax Med-ical Systems, Inc., The HomeOffice, The Signal Tribune, Uni-versal Care, Willow Urgent Care,Gary Dudley, and Sue Church-man.

Usually held from 5pm to7:30pm on Halloween, this year'sevent was different. The city’spowers that be decided Saturdayfrom 2pm to 5pm would be a nicechange– especially since Hal-loween was on Sunday this year.

It was fun to have it during theday since daylight sure helpedme to get a better look at the kids’costumes. I think moms and dadsliked the daytime thing too. Somany babies and toddlers had thechance to come out and show offtheir outfits and enjoy the day,but I bet their parents would havekept them home if the carnivalwould have been in the evening.It does get cold at night and someof the cute costumes aren’t ex-actly warm. Also, I think holdingthe event on a day other than Hal-loween gave kids the chance towear their costumes more thanonce, attending a carnival oneday and going trick-or-treatingthe next…but then the point maybe to keep kids safer by encour-aging them to attend the carnivaland skip the trick-or-treating. It’llbe interesting to see what theydecide to do next year. The waythings were set up this time suremade it easy for Steve and me.We didn’t have to worry aboutrushing back home to our dogs tokeep them from barking at kidsrunning up and down the streetgathering candy. That pleasurewas saved for the next night–Halloween.

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Also, turning 40 is BMX (bicyclemotocross), which began in LongBeach at Bellflower Boulevard and7th Street by a 15-year-old namedScot Breithaupt. He has compiled his40 years of BMX history into an ex-hibit at The expo Building, 4321 At-lantic Ave., which will feature classiccollector bikes, old-school jerseys

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• Furutani garnered 50,420 votes or71 percent, while his Republican op-ponent Christopher Salabaj got 20,680votes or 29 percent.

In the non-partisan election for Di-vision 3 of the Water ReplenishmentDistrict, incumbent Board MemberLillian Kawasaki was reelected with70,797 votes or 64.25 percent. Her op-ponent John Ballard received 39,394votes or 35.75 percent.

In addition to selecting candidates,Long Beach voters passed three of thefour measures on their ballots. Meas-ure GG received 38, 903 “No” votesand 33,325 “Yes” votes. The measurewould have transferred certain powersof the Civil Service Commission to thecity manager. Measure B passed with57,886 “Yes” votes and 22,161 “No”votes, but its passage was moot. Themeasure would have imposed a 15-percent city tax on recreational mari-juana, but the tax would only havegone into effect if State Proposition19– legalizing marijuana in California–had passed. Proposition 19 did notpass.

Long Beach’s Measure C alsopassed. It received 51,189 “Yes” votesand 23,813 “No” votes. The measureincreases the number of credits givento veterans applying for jobs with theCity of Long Beach.

Measure D, a charter amendmentrelating to the Harbor Departmentand oil properties, also passed. It re-ceived 39,135 “Yes” votes and31,492 “No” votes. The measurechanges the formula for transferringmoney from the Harbor Departmentrevenues to the Tidelands Fund from10 percent of the Harbor depart-ment’s net income to five percent ofits gross operating revenues.

On election night, Richardson andseveral other Democrat candidates andtheir supporters gathered in BixbyKnolls to watch the election results.When it became obvious that shewould win, Richardson said, “I’m ex-cited about the voters. The voters sawthe truth and showed what the 37th Dis-trict is all about.” The next day,Richardson did not immediately returna voicemail message left for her by theSignal Tribune.

Parker conceded early Wednesdayand said she planned to remain activein efforts to improve the quality of lifein the area. “I have and will always be

committed to the people of California’s37th District. The residents of CA-37have made their decision in a democ-racy that I respect,” she said. “I willcontinue to actively fight for the resi-dents of this district so that together wecan build a brighter tomorrow.”

Parker added that she will continueto try to persuade people that depend-ency on the government weakens fam-ilies and society. “My message offreedom and individual responsibilityis timeless and needs to be heard inLong Beach, Carson, Compton, SignalHill and across the country more thanever before,” she said. “I will continueto deliver that message.”

Dibs said, in an email, that it was ashame that only 36 percent of the reg-istered voters in the 37th District both-ered to vote. “How high will theunemployment rate go before for the 64percent ‘wake up’ and realize that whois elected to Congress and what Con-gress does directly effects whether theeconomy/jobs will improve or continueto decline?” he asked. “Our nation is incrisis, the rich/elite with millions/bil-lions control who gets elected from the‘two-party box’ because political partyloyalty appears to be more important tomost voters than electing to Congress asincere underdog Independent who willstand up for the best interests of theAmerican people.”

Lowenthal said she wanted to thankeveryone who worked on her cam-paign and she felt honored to be en-trusted with the responsibility ofrepresenting the people of the 54th As-sembly District for another two years.

“Last year, I used my position as chairof the Transportation Committee tomove a project forward that’s bringing18,000 jobs. This year, I’ll remain fo-cused on transportation,” she said.“earlier today, I was at the CaliforniaTransportation Commission to supporttheir approval of a bridge project inLong Beach that will bring 4,000 jobsa year for five years.”

Lowenthal added that, in the nexttwo years, she will focus on the devel-opment of a high-speed rail in Califor-nia and will continue working ongovernment reform, education, men-tal-health issues and public safety.

Flores-Gibson’s campaign man-ager John Goya, said, “We are happywith what the voters have decided, butwe want to make sure everyone’s voteis counted before we make a state-ment.”

Kawasaki said she was proud andhonored to have been reelected to theWater Replenishment District. “I lookforward to continuing to ensure that wehave a clean, safe, reliable and afford-able supply of water,” she added.

Furutani said he was pleased andexcited about being reelected. “We re-ally have an opportunity to get somegood things done in the legislature,” hesaid, noting that he wants to start work-ing on balancing the state budget im-mediately. “I am committed to makingthe state government effective and tomaking sure we use tax payer dollarsefficiently.”

The Signal Tribune was unable toreach Salabaj or Ballard for com-ments. ß

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Lillian Kawasaki of the WRD (center) chats with local residents at the SouthCounty Democrats United headquarters in Bixby Knolls Tuesday night.

The grand marshal for the 14thAnnual Long Beach Veterans DayParade is World War II veteranClarence Bramley, a North LongBeach native who served in the AirForce during his military serv-ice. While fighting with the Armyin the Philippines, he was taken asa prisoner of war for four years andwas part of the infamous BataanDeath March. Bramley is also a re-tired Los Angeles firefighter. Hon-orary grand marshals will beJeremy Boshnack and Nick Kalt.

The parade will take place Sat-urday, Nov. 6, beginning at 10am,when it steps off at the corner ofAtlantic Avenue and HardingStreet. The line of march will headsouth on Atlantic to 56th Street,turn, then proceed back toHoughton Park.

“Rosie the Riveter” will also behonored in this year’s parade.“’Rosie’ was the nickname used todescribe the thousands of womenwho worked in the factories to pro-duce the many products that madeit possible for the United States towin World War II,” said MarthaThuente, coordinator of the pa-rade. Twenty women who served asRosies during the war will partici-pate in this year’s parade.

Again this year, the public is in-vited to participate in the FreedomWalk, an opportunity to join in andfollow the parade down the route inhonor of the men and women whoare serving in the military. TheFreedom Walk group is the last unitin the parade. Those interested maysign up in advance or on the day ofthe parade at Houghton Park, at At-lantic and Harding.

Post-parade activities atHoughton Park will include a briefceremony honoring veterans, fol-

lowed by musical entertainment. Afree play area for young childrenwill offer arts and crafts and facepainting as well as other activities.This year’s vendors fair will fea-ture goods of all kinds forsale. Food offered will includeTexas-style barbecue, Mexicanfood and Korean barbecue.

The Long Beach Junior ConcertBand will play a salute to theArmed Forces, and a choir, consist-ing of veterans who are participat-ing in a program that providestherapy through the use of music,will sing rock songs. The Jazz An-gels, a group of youth 12 to 17years old enrolled in a program tolearn instrumental music, will alsoperform. The group includes pro-fessional musicians who performwith the youth to boost their confi-dence and help them to further theirmusical education.

The Aquarium of the Pacific’s“Aquarium on Wheels” will also beon display from 11am to 1pm.Booths with information about var-ious city services and programswill also be available.

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LB voters approve measure to help veterans in hiring process

WWII prisoner of war to serve as grand marshal of Veterans Day Parade

Among the measures approvedby Long Beach voters this week isMeasure C, which improves veter-ans’ opportunities to be hired by theCity of Long Beach and also makesit easier for veterans to qualify asdisabled.

With 68.2-percent approval inTuesday’s election, Measure C in-creases the credits given to disabledveterans in the City’s hiring process.Whereas the Civil Service Commis-sion was previously required toaward 10 extra points to disabled

veterans applying for City positions,those applicants will now receive 15extra points.

The measure also lowers the dis-ability threshold so that more veter-ans wounded in service receive thehiring preference. Veterans werepreviously considered disabled if atleast 30 percent of their disability re-sulted from their military service,but the new measure will define adisabled veteran as one with a dis-ability at least 10 percent connectedto service.

Measure C was originally intro-duced by First District Councilmem-ber Robert Garcia. “I would like tothank Long Beach voters for sup-porting our veterans by overwhelm-ingly voting yes on Measure C,” saidGarcia. “We put this measure on theballot because we need to do every-thing we can to support the bravemen and women of our militarywhen they return home. I will con-tinue to work with US Vets to sup-port veterans and their families inany way possible.” ß

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The City of Long Beach Depart-ment of Health and Human Services(Health Department), with assistancefrom the American Red Cross, hascommenced the annual walk-in fluclinics for people age 50 and older andadults ages 18 to 49 who are at highrisk for serious complications of in-fluenza.

“Getting an annual flu shot is im-portant for high-risk individuals to helpprevent influenza and possible compli-cations from flu,” said Dr. Helene Cal-vet, city health officer.

Adults who need annual seasonalflu shots include:

• Persons who are 50 years of ageand older

• Persons 18 to 49 with underlyingchronic medical conditions, such asheart or lung conditions, or who areimmune suppressed, e.g. persons withHIV/AIDS, receiving cancer treat-ment, on dialysis, etc.

• Women who will be pregnant dur-ing the influenza season, or caregiversof seniors or infants

• Adults with Medicare Part B areurged to bring their Medicare card tothe clinic to receive a free flu shot.

A $2 donation to offset administra-tive costs will be requested from peo-ple who do not have Medicare. Noappointment is needed at the followingsites:

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Houghton Park6301 Myrtle Ave.Nov. 4, 9am–noon

Cal Rec. Center at McBride Park1550 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.Nov. 12, 9am–noon

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This year only, the California De-partment of Public Health has alsomade pneumonia vaccine availablefor use at the annual flu clinics. Whilesupplies last, we will offer free pneu-monia vaccine to people who qualify.The standard recommendation forpneumonia vaccine is one dose afterthe age of 65. People over 60 whosmoke or who have lung, kidney orheart disease are encouraged to getpneumonia vaccine early with a sec-ond shot after the age of 65.

The American Academy of Pedi-

atrics and the Federal Centers forDisease Control and Prevention(CDC) recommend annual seasonalflu vaccine for all children age 6months to 18 years. According to theCDC, influenza is one of the leadingcauses of death in the nation amongpeople in all age groups. The HealthDepartment will have seasonal fluvaccine available or infants over theage of 6 months and others who can-not attend the clinics listed above atits regularly scheduled immunizationclinic located at 2525 Grand Ave. Ap-pointments are required and can bemade by calling (562) 570-4315.

Influenza viruses are alwayschanging, so the formulation of fluvaccine changes annually, which iswhy flu shots are recommendedevery year.

Vaccine from previous years doesnot provide protection. Annual flushots are always formulated with the

three strains that scientists predictwill be likely to cause flu disease inthe coming months. Flu disease ismost common in the months of Janu-ary and February, so getting a vaccinein November or December shouldstill provide protection. The threestrains of flu in the 2010–11 vaccineare A/California (H1N1), A/Perth andB/Brisbane. Note that this year’s vac-cine includes the H1N1 flu strain,which prompted public health agen-cies across the country to hold specialclinics. This year’s annual flu vaccineincludes H1N1, so a separate vaccineis unnecessary.

The Health Department’s vaccina-tion information Shot Line is updatedperiodically with flu vaccine informa-tion, and may be reached at (562)570-SHOT (570-7468).

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LBPD investigating Halloweenmurder of 21-year-old

On Sunday, Oct. 31, at approxi-mately 9:40pm, officers from the LongBeach Police Department were dis-patched to the 2300 block of Delta Av-enue in response to a call that shots hadbeen fired, which resulted in the deathof an adult male.

When officers arrived at the loca-tion, they found a male victim suffer-ing from a gunshot wound to historso. The victim was transported byLong Beach Fire Department para-medics to a local hospital, where hewas later pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified asDennis Seagraves, a 21-year-old resi-dent of Long Beach. The suspect wasdescribed as an adult male who fled thescene in a vehicle and was last seentraveling eastbound on Burnett Street.

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“This is one of the most seriouscode enforcement cases filed in LongBeach in recent years,” said City

Prosecutor Doug Haubert. “We aresending a strong message to propertyowners who are trying to profit bycreating slum-like conditions.”

Defendant Gail Smith is sched-uled to be arraigned in Los AngelesSuperior Court on Monday, Nov. 8.The 23-count complaint targets threeproperties leased by Smith in thewest side of Long Beach.

At two locations, Smith is allegedto have converted warehouses into“group homes” by building interiorwalls, and running unpermitted elec-trical and plumbing lines. The inte-rior of one warehouse wasreconstructed with drywall partitionsinto 17 separate sleeping roomsmade available for rent. At anotherlocation, two tent structures were

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Multiple city departments helpedin investigating the case, earningpraise from Haubert. “I am proud ofthe collaborative effort by the LongBeach Fire Department and theNeighborhood Services Bureau-Code enforcement. This is a bigcase, and it took a lot of coordination

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Several business property ownersand lawyers attended the Signal HillCity Council meeting on Tuesdaynight to express their anger. Theywanted City Hall to know theystrongly oppose the Signal Hill Rede-velopment Agency’s (RDA) plan touse its soon-to-expire power of emi-nent domain to acquire their proper-ties. (The agency’s power of eminentdomain ends on Nov. 17.)

In spite of the property owners’protests, the RDA board members, allof whom are also members of the Sig-nal Hill City Council, voted unani-mously to use the RDA’s power ofeminent domain to acquire seven dif-ferent properties in Signal Hill.

The proceedings lasted a littlemore than three-and-a-half hours andbegan with both the City Council andthe RDA adopting a resolution findingthat the acquisition of a 0.195-acreproperty located at 2170 Gundry Av-enue will benefit housing in the city’sredevelopment project area, eventhough that property is outside theboundaries of the project area. By statelaw, that resolution had to be adoptedbefore the RDA could proceed to ex-ercise its power of eminent domainover that property.

After the City Council and RDAadopted that resolution, the Counciladjourned, leaving the rest of the pro-ceedings to the RDA. As a prelude tothe staff reports that would be pre-sented to the board, City Manager KenFarfsing, who is also the executive di-rector of the RDA, gave a brief historyof that agency and its accomplish-ments since its creation. He explainedthat, since its creation in 1974, the

RDA has converted many contami-nated oil-production and industrialsites into successful retail centers andthriving residential communities. Farf-sing also noted that the proposed prop-erty acquisitions would benefit futureexpansion of the Signal Hill Auto Malland other retail areas in the city.

After Farfsing’s presentation, theRDA took additional actions that, oneby one, cleared the way for the agencyto use its eminent domain to acquirethe properties beginning with the oneon Gundry Avenue. The other proper-ties include 0.155 acres at 2621 St.Louis Ave., 0.149 acres at 2065–2099e. 27th St. and 2701 St. Louis Ave.,0.298 acres at 2757 St. LouisAve.,0.377 acres at 2700–2728 and2730 Cherry Ave., 0.253 acres at 2648Cherry Ave., and 1.12 acres at 2435–2461 Gardena Ave.

The RDA initiated the use of emi-nent domain because the propertyowners have expressed their unwill-ingness to sell, however only threeowners and representatives for afourth owner came to the Tuesdaynight Council/RDA meeting. One ofthem was Phil Lund, who, with hiswife Mary, owns the property at 2065–2099 e. 27th St. and 2701 St. LouisAve. The site contains nine separateunits that the Lunds rent to variousbusinesses.

Lund told the board that it is unfairto offer him fair market value for theproperty at a time when the real estatemarket is depressed and causing hisproperty to have a 50-percent dimin-ished value. “This market is unfortu-nate for property owners and fortunatefor the city,” Lund said. “You are tak-ing this property away from its ownersand not planning on using it for fiveyears.”

Ray Murphy, who owns the prop-erty and businesses (H&L Metals andHitchcock Balancing) at 2757 St.Louis Ave., also spoke against the em-inent domain action. “I would like tostay in Signal Hill,” he said, notingthat he could not find a place thatcould accommodate his businesses atthe price the RDA was offering him.

Brothers Jrans and Onek Petrosian,who, with other family members, ownSignal Hill Automotive at 2648Cherry Ave., also spoke out stronglyagainst the condemnation of theirproperty. “We did not plan to sell ourproperty; we planned to have thatbusiness as a retirement plan,” Jranssaid. “Why can’t we stay there andshare the same business that the SignalHill Auto Center has?” he noted that50 percent of his business comes fromenterprise Rent a Car, which is nextdoor to Signal Hill Automotive and re-locating will likely result in losing en-terprise as a regular customer.

Onek had stronger words. “This isa perfectly alright business,” he said.“These are all lies, lies, lies,” (Refer-ring to RDA consultant Art Rangel’sdescription of the business as havingmany blighted conditions.)

The last site the RDA consideredfor acquisition was the 2435–2461Gardena Avenue property, which isowned by an elderly widow namedMrs. Sullivan. She did not attend themeeting, but three men representingher did. They were attorney John Mc-Clendon, real estate developer AndySehremelis, and attorney Douglasevertz.

The three men basically told theRDA board that the legal justificationfor condemning the Sullivan propertywas flawed and could easily be over-thrown in court. “You shouldn’t con-

demn property simply because yourcondemnation authority expires in twoweeks,” evertz said. “You have notdealt with Mrs. Sullivan in goodfaith.”

City Attorney Dave Aleshire coun-tered that Sullivan had had the prop-erty listed for sale for just under $2million and until recently had not ex-pressed an interest to develop it her-self.

Aleshire noted that even though

the seven properties had been con-demned, RDA staff would continue tonegotiate with owners for a price. Headded that staff would make every ef-fort to relocate businesses on thoseproperties within Signal Hill or asclose to the city as possible.

The next meeting of the CityCouncil is scheduled for 7pm on Tues-day, Nov. 16 in the Council Chamberof Signal Hill City Hall. ß

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TST3576notiCe of trUStee'S Sale tS # Ca-09-322782-rt order# 090754498-Ca-dCo yoU are in defaUlt Under adeed of trUSt dated 8/1/2005. UnleSS yoU taKe aC-tion to ProteCt yoUr ProPerty, it May Be Sold ata PUBliC Sale. if yoU need an exPlanation of tHenatUre of tHe ProCeeding againSt yoU, yoUSHoUld ContaCt a laWyer. a public auction sale to thehighest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or na-tional bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or acheck drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association,or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102to the financial code and authorized to do business in this state,will be held by duly appointed trustee. the sale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining princi-pal sum of the note(s) secured by the deed of trust, with interestand late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances,under the terms of the deed of trust, interest thereon, fees,charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at thetime of the initial publication of the notice of Sale) reasonablyestimated to be set forth below. the amount may be greater onthe day of sale. BenefiCiary May eleCt to Bid leSStHan tHe total aMoUnt dUe. trustor(s): CHantHaKHon , a Married WoMan aS Her Sole and SeParateProPerty recorded: 8/19/2005 as instrument no. 051995099 in book xxx, page xxx of official records in the officeof the recorder of loS angeleS County, California; date ofSale: 11/29/2010 at 10:30 aM Place of Sale: at the West side ofthe los angeles County Courthouse, directly facing norwalkBlvd., 12720 norwalk Blvd., norwalk, Ca 90650 amount of un-paid balance and other charges: $882,295.87 the purportedproperty address is: 2001 oBiSPo ave Signal Hill, Ca90755 assessors Parcel no. 7217-016-042 the undersignedtrustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the prop-erty address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.if no street address or other common designation is shown,please refer to the referenced legal description for property lo-cation. in the event no common address or common designationof the property is provided herein directions to the location of theproperty may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first pub-lication of this notice of Sale by sending a written request to Se-lect Portfolio Servicing, inc. 3815 S.W. temple Salt lake City Ut84115-4412 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the un-dersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or author-ized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] the mortgage loan servicerhas obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary orderof exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current andvalid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] the timeframe forgiving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . if thetrustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successfulbidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of moniespaid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no fur-ther recourse. if the sale is set aside for any reason, the Pur-chaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the depositpaid. the Purchaser shall have no further recourse against theMortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. date:11/1/2010 Quality loan Service Corp. 2141 5th avenue Sandiego, Ca 92101 619-645-7711 for non Sale information onlySale line: 714-730-2727 or login to: www.fidelityasap.com re-

instatement line: 619-645-7711 Quality loan Service, Corp. ifyou have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, youmay have been released of personal liability for this loan in whichcase this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rightsagainst the real property only. tHiS notiCe iS Sent for tHePUrPoSe of ColleCting a deBt. tHiS firM iS at-teMPting to ColleCt a deBt on BeHalf of tHeHolder and oWner of tHe note. any inforMationoBtained By or Provided to tHiS firM or tHe Cred-itor Will Be USed for tHat PUrPoSe. as required bylaw, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflectingon your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agencyif you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. aSaP#3797562 11/05/2010, 11/12/2010, 11/19/2010

TST3575notiCe of trUStee'S Sale t.S. no. gM-246164-C investorno. 9876489 loan no. 7439120635 yoU are in defaUltUnder a deed of trUSt dated 3/10/2005. UnleSS yoUtaKe aCtion to ProteCt yoUr ProPerty, it May BeSold at a PUBliC Sale. if yoU need an exPlanationof tHe natUre of tHe ProCeeding againSt yoU,yoU SHoUld ContaCt a laWyer. a public auction sale tothe highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state ornational bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, ora check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association,or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102of 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, regard-ing title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligationsecured by said deed of trust. the undersigned trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrectness of the property addressor other common designation, if any, shown herein.trUStor:CHarleS Santo CHinniCi, a Single Manrecorded 3/16/2005 as instrument no. 05 0600901 in Book ,page of official records in the office of the recorder of los an-geles County, California, date of Sale:11/29/2010 at 10:30 aMPlace of Sale: at the west side of the los angeles County Court-house, directly facing norwalk Blvd., 12720 norwalk Blvd., nor-walk, California Property address is purported to be: 2575 eaSt19tH Street #28 Signal Hill, California 90755 aPn #:7216-019-068 the total amount secured by said instrument asof the time of initial publication of this notice is $268,887.00,which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (includingaccrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs,expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of thisnotice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the under-signed, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorizedagent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] the mortgage loan servicer hasobtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of ex-emption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid onthe date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] the timeframe for givingnotice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 doesnot apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. etS Services,llC date: 10/27/2010 2255 north ontario Street, Suite 400 Bur-bank, California 91504-3120 Sale line: 714-730-2727 ileannaPetersen, trUStee Sale offiCer aSaP# 379339911/05/2010, 11/12/2010, 11/19/2010

TST3568NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SAlE tS no. 10-0083558 title order no.10-8-342096 investor/insurer no. 1704662040 aPn no. 7217-011-020 yoU are in defaUlt Under a deed of trUSt, dated08/21/2007. UnleSS yoU taKe aCtion to ProteCt yoUrProPerty, it May Be Sold at a PUBliC Sale. if yoU needan exPlanation of tHe natUre of tHe ProCeedingagainSt yoU, yoU SHoUld ContaCt a laWyer." notice ishereby given that reContrUSt CoMPany, n.a., as duly ap-pointed trustee pursuant to the deed of trust executed by KarendenniS, a Single WoMan, dated 08/21/2007 and recorded08/30/07, as instrument no. 20072026360, in Book , Page ), of of-ficial records in the office of the County recorder of los angelesCounty, State of California, will sell on 11/19/2010 at 10:30aM, atthe West side of the los angeles County Courthouse, directly facingnorwalk Blvd., 12720 norwalk Blvd., norwalk, Ca 90650 at publicauction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below,payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed toand now held by it under said deed of trust, in the property situatedin said County and State and as more fully described in the abovereferenced deed of trust. the street address and other commondesignation, if any, of the real property described above is purportedto be: 2854 eaSt 19tH Street, Signal Hill, Ca, 907551109.the undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectnessof the street address and other common designation, if any, shownherein. the total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereonof the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonableestimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initialpublication of the notice of Sale is $316,861.28. it is possible that atthe time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebted-ness due. in addition to cash, the trustee will accept cashier's checksdrawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or fed-eral credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings andloan association, savings association, or savings bank specified inSection 5102 of the financial Code and authorized to do businessin this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''aS iS'' condition, but with-out covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, posses-sion or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by saiddeed of trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, andthe unpaid principal of the note secured by said deed of trust withinterest thereon as provided in said note, plus fees, charges and ex-penses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said deed of trust.dated: 10/22/2010 reContrUSt CoMPany, n.a. 1800 tapoCanyon rd., Ca6-914-01-94 SiMi valley, Ca 93063 Phone: (800)281 8219, Sale information (626) 927-4399 By: - trustee's Sale of-ficer reContrUSt CoMPany, n.a. is a debt collector attemptingto collect a debt. any information obtained will be used for that pur-pose. aSaP# fnMa3758509 10/22/2010, 10/29/2010, 11/05/2010

TST3567trustee Sale no.: 20100028701012 title order no.: 100415134fHa/va/PMi no.: notiCe of trUStee’S Sale yoU are in de-faUlt Under a deed of trUSt, dated 4/30/2007. UnleSSyoU taKe aCtion to ProteCt yoUr ProPerty, it May BeSold at a PUBliC Sale. if yoU need an exPlanation oftHe natUre of tHe ProCeeding againSt yoU, yoUSHoUld ContaCt a laWyer. ndex West, llC, as duly ap-pointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded on05/08/2007 as instrument no. 20071110043 of official records in theoffice of the County recorder of los angeles County, State of Cali-fornia. executed By: John l thompson and Kathleen M thompson,will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’scheck/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the UnitedStates). date of Sale: 11/12/2010 time of Sale: 10:30 aM Place ofSale: at the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building,350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, Ca Street address and other com-mon designation, if any, of the real property described above is pur-ported to be: 2300 amelia Court, Signal Hill, Ca 90755 aPn#:7217-028-018 the undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address and other common designation,if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenantor warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or en-cumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) se-cured by said deed of trust, with interest thereon, as provided insaid note(s), advances, under the terms of said deed of trust, fees,charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created bysaid deed of trust. the total amount of the unpaid balance of theobligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable esti-mated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publi-cation of the notice of Sale is $674,951.71. the beneficiary undersaid deed of trust heretofore executed and delivered to the under-signed a written declaration of default and demand for Sale, and awritten notice of default and election to Sell. the undersignedcaused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded inthe County where the real property is located. for trustee Sale in-formation Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing 17501 irvineBlvd., Suite one tustin, Ca 92780 714-573-1965 www.prioritypost-ing.com ndex West, llC as trustee dated: 10/16/2010 ndex West,llC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P75389310/22, 10/29, 11/05/2010

TST3561 / 20101457590FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following person is doing business as: King CaMeranfoUndation, 6186 atlantic ave., long Beach, Ca 90805.registrant: folloWerS of tHe Way MiniStrieS, 6186atlantic ave., long Beach, Ca 90805. this business is con-ducted by: a Corporation. i declare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct. Signed: William Jones, Presi-dent. the registrant has not begun to transact business underthe fictitious business name or names listed herein. thisstatement was filed with the county clerk of los angelesCounty on october 13, 2010. notiCe: this fictitious busi-ness name statement expires five years from the date it wasfiled in the office of the county clerk. a new fictitious businessname statement must be filed prior to that date. the filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorize the use in this stateof a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of an-other under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. the Signaltribune: october 15, 22, 29, & november 5, 2010.

TST3562 / 20101457591FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following person is doing business as: green Cor-ner, 4103 viking Way #B, long Beach, Ca 90808. regis-trant: HeMPeror'S neW ClotHeS, 4103 viking Way #B,long Beach, Ca 90808. this business is conducted by: alimited liability Partnership. i declare that all information inthis statement is true and correct. Signed: lawrence King.the registrant has not begun to transact business under thefictitious business name or names listed herein. this state-ment was filed with the county clerk of los angeles Countyon october 13, 2010. notiCe: this fictitious business namestatement expires five years from the date it was filed in theoffice of the county clerk. a new fictitious business namestatement must be filed prior to that date. the filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize the use in this state ofa fictitious business name in violation of the rights of anotherunder federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. the Signal trib-une: october 15, 22, 29, & november 5, 2010.

TST3563 / 20101457592FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following person is doing business as: rendeZvoUStoBaC-SUndi reCordS, 11400 W. olympic Blvd. #1510,los angeles, Ca 90064. registrant: g.a. CaBot, 11400 W.olympic Blvd. #1510, los angeles, Ca 90064. this businessis conducted by: an individual. i declare that all informationin this statement is true and correct. Signed: g.a. Cabot. theregistrant has begun to transact business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listed herein. date started businesswas January 12, 2005. this statement was filed with thecounty clerk of los angeles County on october 13, 2010. no-tiCe: this fictitious business name statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filed in the office of the countyclerk. a new fictitious business name statement must be filedprior to that date. the filing of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this state of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of another under federal, state, orcommon law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Pro-fessions Code). Pub. the Signal tribune: october 15, 22, 29,& november 5, 2010.

TST3564 / 20101457593FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following persons are doing business as: roSSMontHoMeoWnerS aSSoCiatgion, 2135 florida St., long Beach,Ca 90814. registrant: 1. deBra t. Bennett-JoneS, 5599olive ave., long Beach, Ca 90805, 2. viCtoria l. WeSt, 80Park ave., long Beach, Ca 90803. this business is conductedby: an Unincorporated association other than a Partnership. i de-clare that all information in this statement is true and correct.Signed: debra t. Bennett-Jones. the registrant has not begun totransact business under the fictitious business name or nameslisted herein. this statement was filed with the county clerk of losangeles County on october 13, 2010. notiCe: this fictitiousbusiness name statement expires five years from the date it wasfiled in the office of the county clerk. a new fictitious businessname statement must be filed prior to that date. the filing of thisstatement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fic-titious business name in violation of the rights of another underfederal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Busi-ness and Professions Code). Pub. the Signal tribune: october15, 22, 29, & november 5, 2010.

TST3565 / 20101436454FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following person is doing business as: CHill CoffeeloUnge and Cafe, 510 e. Broadway, long Beach, Ca 90802.registrant: alex KotoyantZ, 4324 gardenia ave, long Beach,Ca 90807. this business is conducted by: an individual. i declarethat all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed:alex Kotoyantz. the registrant has begun to transact businessunder the fictitious business name or names listed herein. datestarted business was october 1, 2010. this statement was filedwith the county clerk of los angeles County on october 7, 2010.notiCe: this fictitious business name statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. anew fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to thatdate. the filing of this statement does not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. the Signaltribune: october 15, 22, 29, & november 5, 2010.

TST3569 / 20101496099FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following person is doing business as: exeCUtive valet, 20127th ave., los angeles, Ca 90018. registrant: Jorge floreS, 20127th ave., los angeles, Ca 90018. this business is conducted by: an in-dividual. i declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.Signed: Jorge flores. the registrant has not begun to transact businessunder the fictitious business name or names listed herein. this statementwas filed with the county clerk of los angeles County on october 20,2010. notiCe: this fictitious business name statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. a newfictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. thefiling of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state ofa fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under fed-eral, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Pub. the Signal tribune: october 22, 29, & novem-ber 5, 12, 2010.

TST3570 / 20101496100FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following person is doing business as: traSHoUt and reCov-ery, 2669 Myrtle ave., Ste. 211, Signal Hill, Ca 90755. registrant:verna M. CHarleS, 2101 e. 21st St. #306, Signal Hill, Ca 90755. thisbusiness is conducted by: an individual. i declare that all information inthis statement is true and correct. Signed: verna M. Charles. the regis-trant has begun to transact business under the fictitious business nameor names listed herein. date started business was october 1, 2010. thisstatement was filed with the county clerk of los angeles County on octo-ber 20, 2010. notiCe: this fictitious business name statement expiresfive years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. a newfictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. the fil-ing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of afictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal,state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Profes-sions Code). Pub. the Signal tribune: october 22, 29, & november 5,12, 2010.

TST3572 / 20101479530FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following persons are doing business as: frUit BatS and Cat-fiSH, 1835 e. florida St., long Beach, Ca 90802. registrant: 1.MiCHael Cole, 1835 e. florida ave., long Beach, Ca 90802, 2. gUS-tavo Caldron, 9 Barrington, aliso viejo, Ca 92656. this business isconducted by: a general Partnership. i declare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct. Signed: Michael Cole. the registrant has

begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or nameslisted herein. date started business was September 1, 2010. this state-ment was filed with the county clerk of los angeles County on october15, 2010. notiCe: this fictitious business name statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. a new fic-titious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. the filingof this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a ficti-tious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal,state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Profes-sions Code). Pub. the Signal tribune: october 29, & november 5, 12,19, 2010.

TST3573 / 20101537238FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following person is doing business as: ProJeCt ClotHing,12626 e. 213th St., lakewood, Ca 90715. registrant: Brian allanBelCHer, 12626 e. 213th St., lakewood, Ca 90715. this businessis conducted by: an individual. i declare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct. Signed: Brian allan Belcher. the reg-istrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious businessname or names listed herein. this statement was filed with the countyclerk of los angeles County on october 27, 2010. notiCe: this fic-titious business name statement expires five years from the date itwas filed in the office of the county clerk. a new fictitious businessname statement must be filed prior to that date. the filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitiousbusiness name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state,or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Pub. the Signal tribune: october 29, & november 5, 12, 19,2010.

TST3574 / 20101537239FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following persons are doing business as: aalaS diStriCt 82012, 6475 e. Pacific Coast Hwy. #323, long Beach, Ca 90803. reg-istrant: 1. deniSe BreaZeal, 25924 Sandalia drive, valencia, Ca91355, 2. elliot SCHWed, 1817 Knoxville ave., long Beach, Ca90815. this business is conducted by: an Unincorporated associationother than a Partnership. i declare that all information in this statementis true and correct. Signed: elliot Schwed. the registrant has notbegun to transact business under the fictitious business name ornames listed herein. this statement was filed with the county clerk oflos angeles County on october 27, 2010. notiCe: this fictitiousbusiness name statement expires five years from the date it was filedin the office of the county clerk. a new fictitious business name state-ment must be filed prior to that date. the filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or commonlaw (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).Pub. the Signal tribune: october 29, & november 5, 12, 19, 2010.

TST3577 / 20101577553FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following person is doing business as: JariMetia.CoM, 4067Hardwick St. #290, lakewood, Ca 90712. registrant: MarK delrey, 480 e. Platt St., long Beach, Ca 90805. this business is con-ducted by: an individual. i declare that all information in this statementis true and correct. Signed: Mark del rey. the registrant has notbegun to transact business under the fictitious business name ornames listed herein. this statement was filed with the county clerk oflos angeles County on november 3, 2010. notiCe: this fictitiousbusiness name statement expires five years from the date it was filedin the office of the county clerk. a new fictitious business name state-ment must be filed prior to that date. the filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or commonlaw (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).Pub. the Signal tribune: november 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010.

TST3580 / 20101464015FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

the following person is doing business as: Bed BUddieZ, 809 e. 59thSt., long Beach, Ca 908905. registrant: roBert ly, 809 e. 59th St.,long Beach, Ca 90805. this business is conducted by: an individual. ideclare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed:robert ly. the registrant has begun to transact business under the ficti-tious business name or names listed herein. date started business wasoctober 13, 2010. this statement was filed with the county clerk of losangeles County on october 13, 2010. notiCe: this fictitious businessname statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the officeof the county clerk. a new fictitious business name statement must be filedprior to that date. the filing of this statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Pub. the Signal tribune: november 5,12, 19, 26, 2010.

NOVEMBER 5, 2010 SIGNAL TRIBUNE 13PUBLIC NOTICES

TST3578 / NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will

be held in the City of Signal Hill on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, for the following

Officers:

For Two Members of the City Council

Full term of four years each

For City Clerk Full term of four years

For City Treasurer Full term of four years

The nomination period for these offices begins on Monday, November 8,

2010, at 7:30 a.m. and closes on Friday, December 3, 2010, at 4:30 p.m.

If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the city are not filed by

Friday, December 3, 2010 (the 88th day before the election), the voters shall

have until the 83rd day before the election, December 8, 2010, to nominate

candidates other than the person(s) who are the incumbents on the 88th day

before the election, for that incumbent’s elective office. This extension is not

applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.

If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appoint-

ment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by § 10229, Elections

Code of the State of California.

The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Kathleen L. Pacheco

City Clerk

Published in the Signal Tribune on: November 5, 2010

Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well and Reservoir Parks on:

November 5, 2010

CITY OF SIGNAL HILL

TST3579 / NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

Ordinance No. 2010-10-1421 was introduced at the City Council meeting of

Tuesday, October 5, 2010, and adopted by the City Council on Tuesday, No-

vember 2, 2010. A summary of the ordinance is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO

THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SIGNAL HILL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CAL-

IFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM

The ordinance was adopted by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Edward H.J. Wilson, Vice Mayor Larry

Forester, Council Members Tina L. Hansen,

Michael J. Noll, Ellen Ward

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: None

Pursuant to Signal Hill City Charter Section 315, this ordinance shall become

effective 30 days from and after the date of its adoption. A certified copy of

the full text of the ordinance is available in the City Clerk’s Office.

Kathleen L. Pacheco

City Clerk

Published in the Signal-Tribune newspaper on November 5, 2010.

Posted at City Hall, Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park on No-

vember 5, 2010.

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