BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer Imagine going for a walk northbound on Pacific Avenue starting at Pacific Coast High- way (PCH). Imagine that, as you make your way past the clean, neatly decorated shops, you find yourself beneath a canopy of trees, where colorful shrubs and soft-toned, water- absorbing paving stones lead you to comfortable outdoor benches designed for chatting with a friend or contemplative sipping from a cup of espresso or mocha java. Sound far- fetched? Not according to local residents, streetscape architects and city officials who are planning those kinds of changes in the area known as Wrigley Village, which runs along Pacific Avenue from PCH to Willow Street. Last week, the South Wrigley Neighborhood Advi- sory Group (NAG) conducted the third in a series of meet- ings focused on developing a streetscape plan for that area. About 18 residents attended the meeting, in the commu- nity police center at 2023 Pacific Avenue. There, the residents heard Melinda Wood describe the progress made on the plan so far. Wood is an architect for Katherine Spitz Associates, a landscape archi- tectural firm based in Marina Del Rey. Last February, the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency (RDA) agreed to pay the firm $172,500 to develop a preliminary Wrigley Village street enhancement program. “During the first two com- munity meetings on this pro- ject, the consulting team worked with the community to define design parameters,” said Gavin McKiernan, NAG chair- man. “The community focused on which components will have the most impact on improving Pacific Avenue and expressed a strong interest in the green design scheme being the focus of the plan for the streetscape.” Wood said that she and her colleagues at Katherine Spitz Associates have been working on the “green street” or sus- tainable design since August. She explained that the archi- tectural firm will complete the design in phases and has been working on proposed changes to the streetscape between PCH and Hill Street for the last three months. “We talked about making a gateway to the street at PCH, but that would be too complicated (due to businesses with drive- ways at that intersection),” she said. “Nineteenth Street BY NICK DIAMANTIDES Staff Writer About 30 people came to the Earnest McBride, Sr. Park Center in Long Beach last Sun- day afternoon to pay tribute to local veterans and a member of the Tuskegee Airmen—a World War II squadron made up entirely of black men. The tribute was organized by the Long Beach Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). “They had to fight for the right to fight for their coun- try,” said 85-year-old O. Oliver Goodall, one of the surviving members of the highly decorated squadron. He explained that racial preju- dice ran high in the upper ech- elons of the United States military establishment in the 1940s and high-ranking offi- cers did everything in their power to prevent black men from becoming pilots. The black pilot program began with the formation of the 99th Fighter Squadron in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1941. The young black men, most of whom were already college graduates, trained at the U.S. Army Airfield on the outskirts of town. The first aviation training class began that year in July with 13 cadets. Five of those successfully completed the training, graduating in March 1942. From 1942 through 1946, 994 black pilots graduated from the Tuskegee Army Airfield. Goodall, who now lives in Altadena, explained that the army reluctantly established the program under pressure from Congress and most mili- tary leaders expected it to be a failure and an embarrassment to the federal legislators and civil rights advocates who had insisted on its formation. Instead, the black pilots demonstrated aptitude and skills equal to their white counterparts. “They (the mili- Is This Book For Me? T R I B U N E Serving Bixby Knolls, California Heights, Los Cerritos, Wrigley and the City of Signal Hill Page 3 Page 12 Back to School Keeping it Real More than 200 officials get taught a lesson at Prin- cipal for a Day. Martial arts sensei teaches students practical self- defense techniques at AJCC. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Signal Tribune Wrigley Village moves towards pedestrian-friendly ‘green street’ design see WRIGLEY page 9 The Signal Hill Police Department, in conjunction with the Knights of Pythias, distributed more than 570 donated books to underprivileged chil- dren in Signal Hill and Long Beach. The “Is This Book For Me?” book drive ended Nov. 5. (From left to right) Signal Hill Mortgage owner Bob Collins, Signal Hill Police Chief Tom Sonoff, Knights of Pythias President Mel Pinkham and Signal Hill Police Officer Don Moreau gathered last Wednesday to deliver the fruits of their labor to local hospitals, libraries and community centers including the Las Brisas Community Center in Signal Hill. Heather Posey/Signal Tribune see TUSKEGEE page 10 Black WWII airmen fought for the right to fight for the U.S. Your Weekly Community Newspaper November 22, 2007 VOL. 29, NO. 24
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BY NICK DIAMANTIDESStaff Writer
Imagine going for a walknorthbound on Pacific Avenuestarting at Pacific Coast High-way (PCH). Imagine that, asyou make your way past theclean, neatly decorated shops,you find yourself beneath acanopy of trees, where colorfulshrubs and soft-toned, water-absorbing paving stones leadyou to comfortable outdoorbenches designed for chattingwith a friend or contemplative
sipping from a cup of espressoor mocha java. Sound far-fetched? Not according tolocal residents, streetscapearchitects and city officialswho are planning those kindsof changes in the area knownas Wrigley Village, which runsalong Pacific Avenue fromPCH to Willow Street.
Last week, the SouthWrigley Neighborhood Advi-sory Group (NAG) conductedthe third in a series of meet-ings focused on developing astreetscape plan for that area.
About 18 residents attendedthe meeting, in the commu-nity police center at 2023Pacific Avenue. There, theresidents heard Melinda Wooddescribe the progress made onthe plan so far. Wood is anarchitect for Katherine SpitzAssociates, a landscape archi-tectural firm based in MarinaDel Rey. Last February, theLong Beach RedevelopmentAgency (RDA) agreed to paythe firm $172,500 to developa preliminary Wrigley Villagestreet enhancement program.
“During the first two com-munity meetings on this pro-ject, the consulting teamworked with the community todefine design parameters,” saidGavin McKiernan, NAG chair-man. “The community focusedon which components will havethe most impact on improvingPacific Avenue and expressed astrong interest in the greendesign scheme being the focusof the plan for the streetscape.”
Wood said that she and hercolleagues at Katherine SpitzAssociates have been working
on the “green street” or sus-tainable design since August.She explained that the archi-tectural firm will complete thedesign in phases and has beenworking on proposed changesto the streetscape betweenPCH and Hill Street for thelast three months. “We talkedabout making a gateway tothe street at PCH, but thatwould be too complicated(due to businesses with drive-ways at that intersection),”she said. “Nineteenth Street
BY NICK DIAMANTIDESStaff Writer
About 30 people came tothe Earnest McBride, Sr. ParkCenter in Long Beach last Sun-day afternoon to pay tribute tolocal veterans and a member ofthe Tuskegee Airmen—aWorld War II squadron madeup entirely of black men.
The tribute was organizedby the Long Beach Chapter ofthe National Association forthe Advancement of ColoredPeople (NAACP).
“They had to fight for theright to fight for their coun-try,” said 85-year-old O.Oliver Goodall, one of thesurviving members of thehighly decorated squadron.He explained that racial preju-dice ran high in the upper ech-elons of the United Statesmilitary establishment in the1940s and high-ranking offi-cers did everything in theirpower to prevent black menfrom becoming pilots.
The black pilot program
began with the formation ofthe 99th Fighter Squadron inTuskegee, Alabama, in 1941.The young black men, mostof whom were already collegegraduates, trained at the U.S.Army Airfield on the outskirtsof town. The first aviationtraining class began that yearin July with 13 cadets. Five ofthose successfully completedthe training, graduating inMarch 1942.
From 1942 through 1946,994 black pilots graduated fromthe Tuskegee Army Airfield.
Goodall, who now lives inAltadena, explained that thearmy reluctantly establishedthe program under pressurefrom Congress and most mili-tary leaders expected it to be afailure and an embarrassmentto the federal legislators andcivil rights advocates who hadinsisted on its formation.
Instead, the black pilotsdemonstrated aptitude andskills equal to their whitecounterparts. “They (the mili-
Is This Book For Me?
T R I B U N E
Serving Bixby Knolls, California Heights, Los Cerritos, Wrigley and the City of Signal Hill
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Back to School Keeping it Real
More than 200 officialsget taught a lesson at Prin-cipal for a Day.
Martial arts sensei teachesstudents practical self-defense techniques at AJCC.
Happy Thanksgivingfrom all of us at
the Signal Tribune
Wrigley Village moves towards pedestrian-friendly ‘green street’ design
see WRIGLEY page 9
The Signal Hill Police Department, in conjunction with the Knights ofPythias, distributed more than 570 donated books to underprivileged chil-dren in Signal Hill and Long Beach. The “Is This Book For Me?” book driveended Nov. 5.
(From left to right) Signal Hill Mortgage owner Bob Collins, Signal Hill PoliceChief Tom Sonoff, Knights of Pythias President Mel Pinkham and Signal HillPolice Officer Don Moreau gathered last Wednesday to deliver the fruits oftheir labor to local hospitals, libraries and community centers including theLas Brisas Community Center in Signal Hill. Heather Posey/Signal Tribune
see TUSKEGEE page 10
Black WWII airmenfought for the rightto fight for the U.S.
Your Weekly Community Newspaper November 22, 2007VOL. 29, NO. 24
Senator Alan Lowenthal andMayor Bob Foster will co-hostthe live auction portion of Chil-dren Today’s 10th annual Holi-day Cheer Wine Tasting andAuction to help the nonprofitfund its services for homelessfamilies and children.
At Holiday Cheer, ChildrenToday’s marquee fundraisingevent, guests will sample avariety of wines and a lightbuffet dinner before biddingon diverse auction items liketravel packages, sports activi-ties and tickets, entertainmentevents, and gifts and personalitems. Lowenthal and Fosterwill be on hand to encourage alively and competitive auction.
Tickets for Holiday Cheerare $110 each and can be pur-chased online using PayPal orare available at the door. Thefundraiser will take place Nov.29 at the top floor of the Arco
Towers in downtown LongBeach. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Benefit attendees can usethe agency’s Web site, www.childrentoday.org, to bid onauction items, review spon-sorship and underwritingopportunities and learn moreabout the services offered byChildren Today.
The proceeds from thisevent will be used to supportThe Play House West — Chil-dren Today’s licensed devel-opmentally appropriate childcare and preschool facilitylocated at the Long BeachMulti-Service Center, whichserves infants throughpreschool age children inhomeless families.
Children at The Play HouseWest benefit from a safe envi-ronment, nutritious meals,access to health-care servicesand loving caregivers.
AroundTown iiSALVATION ARMY THANKSGIVINGFamilies in need will have the opportunity tonight to betreated to a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner, cour-tesy of Ristorante daVinci in Long Beach and The Salva-tion Army. The event is geared to help out those in needand will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. RistorantedaVinci is located on the third floor of 2801 East SpringStreet in Long Beach. For more information, call (562)426-7637.
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONYThe cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill invite the publicto attend their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony onWednesday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. at Discovery Well Park,located at 2200 Temple Avenue in Signal Hill. Refresh-ments will be provided.
ELKS BREAKFASTThe Elks Lodge of Bellflower/Long Beach is having itsmonthly breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 25 from 8 a.m. untilnoon. Enjoy scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, coffee,waffles, orange juice and biscuits with gravy at this publicevent. The cost is $5.50 per person and the lodge islocated at 16426 Bellflower Boulevard in Bellflower.
BARBERSHOP HOLIDAY SHOWThe Bellflower/Long Beach Elks Club is having its firstBarbershop Holiday Show on Friday, Nov 30 at 7:30 p.m.The show will feature the Orange Empire Chorus andQuartets and will take place at their lodge, located at16426 Bellflower Boulevard in Bellflower. For moreinformation, call (562) 866-3027.
COMMUNITY HIKING TRIPThe Long Beach Group of the Sierra Club invites the pub-lic to join them Saturday, Dec. 8 for a hiking trip that isdesigned for beginners. The 5.5-mile hike takes place at 9a.m. near the recycling center at Cal State Long Beach.The route will go along Winter Creek trail from ChantryFlat picnic area to Hoegees campground. A packed lunchis recommended along with 2 quarts of water and com-fortable footwear.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTASignal Hill’s annual Breakfast with Santa tickets are on salenow. Pre-registration is required and there are only 100tickets available for this sell-out event. Tickets include acraft, breakfast, and a keepsake photo with Santa Claus.The event is Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at theSignal Hill Park Community Center. Ticket prices for resi-dents of Signal Hill are $10 for children and $5 for adults.Non-resident ticket prices are $15 for children and $10 foradults. Tickets can be purchased at the Community Ser-vices Department, located at 2175 Cherry Avenue in SignalHill. For more information call (562) 989-7330.
CHAMBER HOLIDAY PARTY AND TOY DRIVEThe Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce is celebrating theholidays with a fun-filled party on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Signal Hill Community Cen-ter. The event will have a traditional turkey meal, a varietyshow, an opportunity drawing and a toy collection for theSalvation Army’s Toy Drive. The cost is $25 per person,and an unwrapped toy for the Salvation Army is encour-aged. Reservations are required. To RSVP, contact JohnElliot at (562) 773-1282 or at [email protected].
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION MEETINGThe Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of the Hearing LossAssociation of America (HLAA) is having a meetingThursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. The association is a supportgroup that offers education on coping skills and resourcesto help the hearing impaired. The HLAA meets monthlyat the Weingart Senior Center, located at 5220 OliviaAvenue in Lakewood. For more information, call (562)433-6509.
FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFood Finders, a multi-regional food bank, is looking forhelp in providing services to those in need. Food Findersrelies on volunteers to pick up and deliver food in order tocontinue with its wonderful work. For more information,call (562) 598-3003 or visit www.foodfinders.org.
ReminiscingCOMMUNITY2 SIGNAL TRIBUNE NOVEMBER 22, 2007
This photo shows a home nestled among the many oil derricks that popu-lated Signal Hill. Do you recognize this piece of history? Contact the SignalTribune at 2669 Myrtle Avenue, Suite 111, Signal Hill, CA 90755 or go onlineto www.SignalTribune.com and click on “Reminisce” to see more photos.
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In approximately five min-utes, $130,000 was raised atthe biggest business and edu-cation partnership program atLong Beach’s 8th AnnualPrincipal for a Day (PFAD)event, which took place lastThursday. The money will beused specifically to providemath tutoring to high schoolstudents struggling to becomeproficient in algebra.
Actual principals, boardmembers, and the superinten-dent were shadowed by morethan 200 guests representinglocal businesses and commu-nity organizations in whatbecame an unprecedentedlevel of business involvement
to benefit the Long Beach Uni-fied School District (LBUSD).
Every school in LBUSD par-ticipated by hosting communityleaders on campus. Acting prin-cipals gained a temporarybird’s-eye view of what it takesto run a school by interactingwith students, teachers, parents,and administrators in one fast-paced, activity-packed morning.
Guests visited classrooms,attended meetings, coordi-nated testing, provided play-ground supervision, and evenate cafeteria food through ahands-on agenda that is all ina day’s work for principalseverywhere.
Working side by side withactual principals, acting princi-pals were encouraged toinquire about budget concerns,
gym equipment, student disci-pline, teaching methods, andother issues relevant to thedaily operations of a school.
“These students are our stu-dents,” said CSULB PresidentDr. F. King Alexander, whoshadowed Long Beach Boardof Education President Dr. Fel-ton C. Williams. “We’re all inthis together. The success ofour university is highly contin-gent upon the success of theelementary schools, middleschools, and high schools.”
Dr. Williams credits theprogram with opening uplong-term dialogue betweenschools and businesses whichin turn has had a “tremendousimpact on our kids and in ourcommunity.”
COMMUNITY SIGNAL TRIBUNE 3NOVEMBER 22, 2007
Long Beach leaders spend aday in the principal’s office
Principal for a Day participants visited local schools.Front: Mayor Bob Foster, Assembly Member Betty Kar-nette, Miss Long Beach Ashley Prinzen, Buffum Elemen-tary School Principal Deborah Anderson. Back: LBPDSergeant Scott Minikus, LBFD Assistant Chief RobertEspinosa, CSULB President Dr. F. King Alexander.
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National Family CaregiversMonth—observed everyNovember—is a nationallyrecognized month that seeksto draw attention to the manychallenges facing family care-givers, advocate for strongerpublic policy to address fam-ily caregiving issues and raise
awareness about communityprograms that support familycaregivers.
It has been said that thereare only four kinds of peoplein the world—those who havebeen caregivers, those whocurrently are caregivers, thosewho will be caregivers andthose who will need care-givers. Unfortunately, this isnot an exaggeration.
According to the NationalFamily Caregivers Associa-tion (NFCA), over 50 millionpeople are family caregiversin any given year. A familycaregiver is defined as some-one who cares for a chroni-cally ill, disabled or elderlyloved one.
In fact, there is not goingto be a family in America
that isn’t impacted by care-giving at one time or another.Currently, more than 50 mil-lion family caregivers sup-port our healthcare system byproviding care that is theequivalent of a half-time job.These services are valued atmore than $306 billion.
During National FamilyCaregivers Month, celebratefamily caregivers by activelyhelping a caregiving familyyou know. We want to raisepublic awareness about theissues surrounding familycaregiving. It is important thatwe take action and do some-thing to help.
Think of a family caregiveryou know, whether a neighbor,relative, co-worker, or friendand offer them a helping hand.Be specific — offer a ride tochurch, a nourishing meal, ora free afternoon. Just a littlebit of help makes a big differ-ence for family caregivers.
Irene Clemente is a LongBeach resident and the Califor-nia state representative forCaregiver Community ActionNetwork and the NationalFamily Caregivers Association.
I have many things to be thankful for this lovely Thanks-giving Day. I have work that I love, a staff who shares myvision, a loving husband and myriad blessings every day.
This year I am especially thankful for the relatively goodhealth my mother is enjoying. Thanks to her oncologist Dr.Robert Nagourney, Mom is experiencing very little discom-fort from her chemo treatments and her spirits remain skyhigh—as always.
On Saturday, November 10, we had the chance to honorthe works of Dr. Nagourney at the Vanguard Cancer Founda-tion’s 11th annual benefit, “John Stamos presents Denim &Diamonds.” The event took place at the Renaissance Hotel indowntown Long Beach and included dining, dancing, a silentand live auction and music by Neil Morrow and Memphis 54.
Steve and I dressed in denim (not so much with the dia-monds) and Mom was gussied up in her version of urbanelegance. Our denim-clad friend Kathy King joined us —and boy does she add to the festivities. That young ladysure tickles my heart. We met years ago as advertisingsalespersons at the local daily paper. She’s a hoot.
The evening was chock full of food, libations, dancing,mingling and opportunities to share in the fundraising effortsof Vanguard. The number of silent auction items seemed to beneverending, and the live auction items were unbelievablyextravagant. Live auction items included a Hawaiian vacation,Miraval Spa (Oprah’s favorite spa) and Dr. Nagourney tocook a garlic dinner (starting with garlictinis...ending withgarlic ice cream) for eight guests at the winner’s home. Theidea of the doctor preparing dinner was so appealing that fourgarlic dinners ended up being auctioned off at $5,000 each—raising $20,000 just on those four items alone.
The highlight of the evening was my brief conversationwith John Stamos (of television’s ER and Full House.) Iaccused him of pretending not to know me—he looked puz-zled and I quickly informed him that we had never metbefore. I think he was glad. Nevertheless, he did hold stilllong enough for a photo op. Hee-hee!
According to those in the know, 325 people attended theevent and the night brought a net of nearly $75,000.
Nearly two-dozen cancer survivors who had received Dr.Nagourney’s personalized chemo were honored—includingmy mom. It was an incredible experience to see those beinghelped stand up one by one as their names were called.Unbeknownst to us, there were four of Dr. N’s patients at ourtable alone. We had no idea until their names were called—they all looked so healthy and happy—because they are.
Vanguard Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit entity with amission to help conquer cancer and provide hope. Informa-tion: http://www.vanguardcancerfoundation.org or [email protected].
I wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day—blessings to you all.
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A pit bull roaming the streetsof Signal Hill attacked a nine-pound miniature dachshund lastFriday evening. The dachs-hund’s owner, Rose Wright,was taking it and its same-sizedbrother for a walk, on leashes,when the incident took place.
Wright said the pit bullseemed to be following twoteenaged boys when she firstnoticed it, and she expected afriendly encounter as it rantoward her and her two 11-month-old dogs—Schatzi(female) and Barli (male). Butwhen the pit bull got close, itsuddenly jumped on Schatzi,clamped its teeth on her backand began violently shakingher. The little dog was yelpinghysterically and Wrightthought it was going to die. “Istarted kicking the pit bull inits haunches and yelling at theteenagers to get their dog offmy dog.” The teenagers, how-ever, told her that the dog did-n’t belong to them. The pitbull was unfazed by Wright’skicks. In the commotion, shedropped Barli’s leash and heran away.
“After a short while ayoung man pulled up in hiscar and got out with a baseballbat,” she said. At that point,Wright grabbed the pit bull bythe neck and pulled. “Eventu-ally he let go of my dog andmy dog was crawling away,”she said. “I was screaming atthe young man to put my dogin his car to get her out ofharm’s way, while still holdingthe pit bull as it kept trying tolunge at Schatzi.”
The man put Wright’s dogin his car and she let go of thepit bull. Assuming that Schatziwas safe, Wright began search-ing for her other dog.
“Then I heard Schatziscreaming again and when Ilooked, I saw that the pit bullhad jumped inside the car andwas attacking my dog again,”she said. “At this point, theboy was using his baseball batagainst the pit bull.” After afew blows, the pit bullreleased Schatzi and jumpedout of the car. “I screamed atthe boy to close his door andfound my boy dog, grabbedhim and ran home,” Wrightsaid. The young man said hewould wait for her.
Wright took Barli homeand told her husband whathad happened.
They decided to take Schatzito a nearby animal clinic, andwhile Shaun was getting thecar, Rose walked back to theplace where the young manwas parked and watching overSchatzi. “Just then, two SignalHill Police cars came down the
street,” Wright said. “Nobodycalled them; they were just outon patrol.”
Wright told the police offi-cers what had happened andthey began searching for thedog. Later, other residents inthe vicinity found the dog andhelped the officers collar it,put it in the back seat of oneof the patrol cars and, a LongBeach animal control officertook the dog to the shelter onSpring Street.
Meanwhile, when Wrighttried to take Schatzi out of theyoung man’s car, the dog wasso traumatized that it bit her.Later, the veterinarian exam-ined and X-rayed Schatzi andfound no serious injuries.“After we got our dog takencare of, my husband took meto the urgent care center,where I got a tetanus shot andsome antibiotics,’ Wright said,adding that her insurance co-pay was only $5, but the vetbill was over $200.”
The attack in Signal Hill
came less than two weeks aftertwo pit bulls with a history ofattacking other dogs mauled a6-year-old greyhound walkingwith his owner in East LongBeach. The greyhound, whichwas a retired track dog, died afew days later in spite ofextensive surgery.
Those pit bulls later tried toattack police and animal con-trol officers attempting to cor-ral them and the police shotthe dogs to death on the scene.Because of numerous suchincidents involving attacks onanimals as well as people,there is a growing push to out-law the ownership of pit bullsand other breeds that have apropensity to attack.
Wright said somethingneeds to be done about peoplethat allow dogs like that toroam free. She said, “After itwas all over, I thought, couldthis dog have done the samething to a toddler?”
The name of the pit bull’sowner was not released.
Crimes reported by the LBPD Nov. 12–20Districts 6 (North of PCH), 7 & 8 (East of the L.A. River)
Monday, Nov. 12
Robbery8 p.m. • 200 block of West Willow StreetA suspect armed with a handgun entered a business andattempted to rob the clerk. The clerk produced a gun and firedone round at the suspect. There were no injuries and no loss.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Felony Suspects Arrested3 p.m. • 5900 block of Cerritos AvenuePatrol officers were dispatched to an auto burglary call.They later located and arrested four suspects. The losswas recovered.
Saturday, Nov. 17
Felony Suspect Arrested11 p.m. • 3000 block of Daisy AvenueTwo groups of subjects were involved in a verbal alterca-tion when one produced a handgun and began to fire.Two vehicles and a home were struck. There were noinjuries. Two suspects were arrested.
Tuesday, Nov. 20
Dead Body3 a.m. • 2000 block of Termino AvenueA cab company called to report a subject who had possiblypassed away in the rear of its vehicle. Long Beach FireDepartment responded and pronounced the subject dead.
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Pit bull attacks dog in Signal HillGift Waiting For Young HeroIn the commotion and urgency of the moment,Rose Wright did not ask the name of the youngman who rescued her dog from the pit bullattack. But she wants to thank him by givinghim a small gift. She has asked that he phonethe Signal Tribune at (562) 427-8678 withinstructions on how he can be reached.
“This has been an amazingexperience,” said LBPD Ser-geant Scott Minikus aboutbeing in law enforcement andusing that to relate to kids in theclassroom. As acting principalof Bixby Elementary School,he offered this advice to stu-dents and parents to preventthem from ever having to runinto him in the future, sayingthat education is key, to stay inschool, listen to your teachersand respect your elders.
Five years ago, the Super-intendent for a Day compo-nent was introduced to theprogram as a way of allowingguests the opportunity to jobshadow Superintendent ofSchools Christopher J. Stein-hauser. This year’s Superin-tendents for a Day werephilanthropists Dr. Mike andArline Walter, establishedbusiness and community lead-ers in Long Beach.
In 2004, CSULB honoredthe Walters by naming the Uni-versity’s icon building the Mikeand Arline Walter Pyramid as atribute to their many years ofservice to the university, thegreater Long Beach commu-nity, and the couple’s $2.1 mil-lion donation to the university.
“We believe that LongBeach students can achieve
much in their lives with theright attention and interven-tion,” said Dr. Walter, formerchair of CSULB’s College ofBusiness Administration andcurrent Long Beach HarborCommissioner. “We’re happythat we can play a small rolein this preparation. Educationis not an expense. Educationis an investment, and it’s oneof the best investments that asociety can make.”
Approximately 1,800 stu-dents at Polytechnic, Wilson,Millikan and Lakewood highschools will directly benefitfrom the money through a veryunique partnership. It is esti-mated that 240 eleventh andtwelfth-grade students who arealready proficient in algebra Iwill be hired to peer-tutor stu-dents in need of satisfying theCSU math requirements.
“This [program] has a lotof benefits because businesspeople will get a little insightabout what it takes to run aschool by walking in someoneelse’s shoes,” said Long BeachMayor Bob Foster. “Younever really can predict whatmight happen when you bringpeople together to discuss andshare ideas about education.”
Foster began the donationbids by committing $1,500 to
the higher-level math tutoringprogram. Verizon pledged$15,000 and both SoundEnergy Solutions and Wal-Mart contributed $10,000 each.
“We live in a communitythat truly values education,”said Superintendent Stein-hauser. “This is the kind ofcommitment we have in thiscommunity. Everyone workstogether to solve a problem.We are blessed to have suchstrong support.”
PFAD is cosponsored bythe Long Beach Area Cham-ber of Commerce, the LongBeach Unified School Districtand the Long Beach Educa-tion Foundation with the goalof uniting community mem-bers from the Greater LongBeach Area with educatorsfrom the Long Beach UnifiedSchool District, Long BeachCity College, and CaliforniaState University, Long Beach.
Assembly member BettyKarnette, who taught publicschool math and science for 31years, has been involved inPFAD for many years. Shesummed it up by explainingthat having guests visit schoolshelps students learn because“they [students] become a partof the business community andthat makes the program real.”
‘Tis the season for some live music. It’s a Grindcoffeehouse in Bixby Knolls is hosting its Holiday
Jam Saturday, Nov. 24 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The eventfeatures Treehouse & Friends and will have special guestperformances by local artists who will play songsrequested by coffeehouse patrons. It’s a Grind is locatedat 4245 Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach. For more infor-mation, call (562) 981-0028.
The Dirty Dog Spaw is getting in the holiday spiritwith Christmas giveaways. Starting at 10 a.m. on
Sunday, Dec. 2 at Snow in Bixby Knolls Street Fair, DirtyDog will be giving away gift bags and coupons alongwith free nail trims for residents’ furry friends. The DirtyDog Spaw is located at 4358 Atlantic Avenue in BixbyKnolls. For more information, call (562) 997-8881.
Tickets are on sale now for the Toys for Tots ComedyBenefit at the Long Beach Playhouse. The benefit, which
takes place Sunday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m., will showcase the play-house’s new cabaret Clean Comedy series. Tickets are $10each and free for those who donate one unwrapped toy tobenefit Toys for Tots. The Long Beach Playhouse is located at5021 East Anaheim Street in Long Beach. For more informa-tion, call (562) 494-1014 or visit www.lbph.com.
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Academic Uprise, a non-profit organization located at2501 Cherry Avenue in SignalHill, has been helping strug-gling students in the LongBeach Unified School District(LBUSD) for about 6 years.All of its services are free ofcharge, including the tutoringsessions it offers to highschool students. The organiza-tion’s founder and CEO, ElderEddie Pierson, is also an asso-ciate minister at New HopeBaptist Church.
“When the Lord led me todo this, he took me to the Bookof Nehemiah,” Petersen said,explaining that he viewed theplight of many young people assimilar to the plight faced bythe people in the book.
Nehemiah, a book in theBible’s Old Testament, tellsthe story of a group of exiledJews returning to the ruins ofthe ancient city of Jerusalemin order to rebuild it, circa445 B.C. The problem wasthat the city’s defensive wallwas demolished and the Jews’enemies threatened to attack ifany attempts were made torebuild the wall. Under the
leadership of Nehemiah, how-ever, the Jews set up armedguards to protect the construc-tion crews until a wall strongenough to repel an invasionwas built. After that, theinhabitants of Jerusalem couldconcentrate on building theirhomes and their lives.
“Education is the wall,”Pierson said. He explainedthat knowledge is like a pro-
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between succeeding in schoolor failing,” he said. “We wantto be the people who makethat difference.”
Pierson noted that the orga-nization began tutoring kids ina local church in 2001 but wasable to acquire its own facilitiesa few years later. Then in 2006,LBUSD entered into a contractwith the organization.
“When Academic Uprisepartnered with LBUSD, webrought to them what wethought was a good processfor helping students pass theCalifornia High School ExitExam (CAHSEE), Piersonsaid. “We suggested thatLBUSD allow us to tutor kidsin math and English, and thedistrict agreed to that.”
That year, 55 percent of thestudents tutored by AcademicUprise passed the CAHSEE.Pierson noted that the figurewaspretty good considering most ofthe kids in the program wouldprobably have failed the testwithout the tutoring. Neverthe-less, he and his staff worked toimprove the program, and in2007, 77 percent of the tutoredkids passed the exam.
“Our success rate is due toour one-on-one tutoring andthe fact that each tutor ischarged with making sure thatthe kids get the informationthey need to pass the CAH-SEE,” Pierson said. “Everytutor must make sure that thekids have learned everythingthat we have included in thelesson plan.”
Pierson noted that mostkids who attend classes fivedays a week would balk at theidea of being in another class-room setting on Saturday,which is when the tutoringtakes place.
“But they are willing tocome to a one-on-one session,”he said, explaining that in thatsetting, the teacher can focuson helping the student over-come the specific obstacles thathinder the learning process.Pierson added that tutors willeven take extra steps to meetspecial needs. “For one younglady who was hearing im-paired, we found a tutor whoknew sign language,” he said.
Many of the tutors areLBUSD certificated teacherswho can also answer ques-
tions about procedures andprograms available to the stu-dents through the district.Other tutors are students fromLong Beach City College orCalifornia State University,Long Beach.
Currently, about 25 stu-dents are enrolled in the tutor-ing program, and most ofthem experienced improvedgrades within a few weeks ofstarting.
“It’s helped me in algebrabecause I am starting to under-stand it,” said 15-year-oldBrandon. “I used to have an Fin algebra but now I have a C,so I’m getting there.”
Sixteen-year-old Mariasaid the tutoring has greatlyimproved her ability to read.“This place is good for stu-dents that need help on theirCAHSEE,” she said. “It hashelped me a lot.”
While LBUSD compen-sates the tutors for their time,the program is absolutely freeto the students. “All they haveto do is be willing to learn andshow up,” Pierson said. Formore information, phone(562) 988-5811.
tary leaders) thought the pro-gram was going to fail,”Goodall said. “They didn’trealize they had the cream ofthe crop.”
Goodall was trained as afighter pilot in Tuskegee, butlater, as a flight officer, hewas transferred to SelfridgeField, Michigan, where hebegan training to become abomber pilot along with morethan 100 other black officers.There, racial tensions causedthe army to transfer the blackofficers to Godman Field,Kentucky, where the tensionsseemed to get worse.
Transferred again to Free-man Field, Indiana, the blackofficers once again facedracism. Hostilities reached aclimax when black officerstried to enter the Freeman FieldOfficers Club, against directorders for them to stay out.
Goodall and 102 otherblack officers were arrested,
charged with insubordinationand ordered to face court mar-tial. Charges against all butone of them were eventuallydropped. One officer, Lt.Roger Terry, was convicted,but many years later that con-viction was reversed.
Most Tuskegee pilots whowere not placed in the bomberprogram were eventually
shipped overseas to fight inNorth Africa, Sicily and Italy.The 99th’s first combat mis-sion was to attack Pantelleria,a small strategic island in theMediterranean Sea, in prepa-ration for the Allied invasionof Sicily. Later the 99th wasmoved to Sicily whileattached to the 33rd FighterGroup. There the squadronreceived a Distinguished UnitCitation for its performance.
Goodall explained that untilthe Tuskegee pilots provedthemselves in actual combat,most military leaders thoughtthey wouldn’t be of much use.“But they shot down so manyenemy planes that the wordcame back, ‘what do youmean these boys can’t fly?’All you have to do is turnthem loose,” Goodall said
After Goodall spoke, May-
cie Herrington addressed theaudience. Married to one ofthe pilot trainees, Herringtonwas a civilian employee ofTuskegee Airfield from 1943to 1946, when it closed down.Her husband Aaron was in-jured in a plane crash during atraining flight and was givenadministrative duties on thebase until he had recoveredsufficiently to resume histraining. By then, however,the war in Europe was overand the training programended. Aaron died in 1995.
Herrington told the audi-ence that there was strongopposition to starting a pro-gram to train black pilots.
“Eleanor Roosevelt, the pres-ident’s wife, was very instru-mental in getting the programstarted,” she said. “She’s theone who made arrangements for
the people who were trying topush the program through totalk to the president.”
She added that FranklinRoosevelt reluctantly agreedto get support for the pro-gram, but initially most sena-tors and congressmen wereagainst it. It took pressurefrom civil rights activists tochange their minds, she noted.
Herrington, who now lives inLong Beach, was given a cer-tificate of honor from the localNAACP. Goodall and severallocal veterans—including LongBeach City Councilman ValLerch—also received certifi-cates of honor.
The NAACP honored Lerchbecause he spent 24 years inthe U.S. Coast Guard andbecause he was instrumental inreestablishing the Long BeachVeterans Day Parade 11 yearsago. The parade had not takenplace for 20 years before that.“It’s important that we recog-nize the people who at leastput their lives on hold and inmany cases sacrificed theirlives for this country,” he said.
Goodall agreed, adding thatveterans deserve a lot morerecognition from citizens anda lot more assistance from thegovernment. He also told themostly black audience, “If youbelieve in yourself, and you’rean American, and you want toaccomplish something, don’ttake ‘no’ for an answer.”
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Although I really likedFrankie Valli and The FourSeasons, they weren’t amongmy favorite groups way backwhen. Not even close.
But when the curtainopened on Jersey Boys, themusical memoir of the innov-ative band’s formation andrise to popularity, I neverwould have guessed I’d be infor one of the most wondroustheatrical treats of my life.
First of all, Jersey Boys isno musical revue. The retro-spective of Four Seasonssongs, some early and obscure,with others as familiar as yourbest friend, certainly has its“hour in the sun.” No disap-pointment there.
But this show tells a story,a story so mesmerizing thatintermission is little morethan an annoying interruptionof a really good dream.
The primary talents of TheFour Seasons were FrankieValli, with his unusually widevocal range, and Bob Gaudio,who wrote most of thegroup’s hit songs and intu-itively knew how to showcaseValli’s distinctive voice. Theultimately troublesomeTommy DeVito deservescredit for forming the group,as Valli and Gaudio weremere teenagers when DeVito
discovered them. Final mem-ber Nick Massi, though quitetalented, was arguably themost emotionally stable of thefoursome and, as such, gar-nered less attention than heprobably deserved.
Christopher Kale Jones(Valli), Erich Bergen (Gau-dio), Deven May (DeVito)and Steve Gouveia (Massi)are the products of perfectcasting that are a large part ofwhat makes this show so spe-cial. As singers, they soar. Asactors, they inspire.
As the show progresses, allthe while depicting its flaw-lessly paced emotional highsand lows, I was struck by thefact that nothing about JerseyBoys is over-emphasized orunderdone.
Even the language, inwhich the f-word occurs farmore often than any other,didn’t bother me for once.Why? Because there wasnothing gratuitous about it.These guys were from“Joisey” and that’s the waythey talked. End of story.
Speaking of attention todetail, while happily hum-ming along to one of thefamous songs (I forget whichone), I suddenly recalled thata brass riff was coming up ina couple of bars. Just as disap-
pointment began to set in as Iwondered what would substi-tute for all those horns, noth-ing short of six guys steppedout onto the high scaffoldingabove the stage blowing theirtrumpets, trombones and sax-ophones. Wow.
Jersey Boys probably spansa good 15 to 20 years of thelives of these 1960s icons. Amarriage fails. A child dies.DeVito lands them all in jailovernight while secretly get-ting them hopelessly in debt.Trouble brews and a couple ofthe guys split and must bereplaced. Sex, drugs and boozeare frequent companions.
Des McAnuff is the geniuswho directs Jersey Boys, withbook by Marshall Brickmanand Rick Elice. Music is bynone other than Bob Gaudio,lyrics by Bob Crewe. Brilliantchoreography is the work ofSergio Trujillo.
Jersey Boys continues atthe Orange County Perform-ing Arts Center’s SegerstromHall through Dec. 1. Ticketsare $28.25 to $83.25. Perfor-mances are Mondays thru Fri-days at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays
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to Wood, include buildingcurb bulb-outs—extendingthe sidewalks in a bulb shapeinto a portion of the street—at19th and Pacific. The gatewaywould also have a wind sculp-ture and sign welcoming peo-ple to Wrigley Village.
“The big element that welooked at was what is it like tobe on the street and what is thepedestrian experience on thesidewalks,” Wood said, ex-plaining that the new design isaimed at making it a muchmore pleasant experience.
The plan calls for additionalbulb-outs along the corridor,planted with trees and coveredwith permeable pavers—man-made paving stones thatabsorb rainwater and percolateit into the ground rather thanproducing runoff. Colorfulshrubs would line the side-walks and clusters of treeswould grow close to poured-in-place concrete benches.
“By grouping the treestogether, we create shadyseating areas along the street,”Wood noted, adding that thetrees and shrubs will give thesidewalks a greener, more
comfortable ambiance, mak-ing them more conducive towalking. “We also like theidea that traffic might slowdown and you really feel likeyou have come into a pedes-trian village,” she said.
Katherine Spitz and Associ-ates is also studying the feasibil-ity of including solar-poweredpedestrian lights that would aimdownward, thereby reducinglight pollution.
The firm also decided onsmall bike racks interspersedthroughout the corridor, ratherthan large bike racks built inone or two locations. Woodsaid the smaller racks wouldbe less obtrusive, more attrac-tive and more convenient forbicyclists going to specificshops or restaurants. In previ-ous meetings, residents saidthey would like bike lanesinstalled on Pacific Avenue,but Wood said the street wasnot wide enough for that.
Michelle Arrington, a con-sultant working for the RDA,agreed. “Bike lanes would notwork on Pacific Avenue,” shesaid. “It would actually makethe street more dangerous.”
Wood stressed that the pre-liminary design for the first fewblocks of Pacific Avenue stillneeded to be fine-tuned and itwas still much too early to esti-mate when the plan would beapproved by the RDA or whenconstruction might begin.
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BY HEATHER POSEYStaff Writer
The Alpert Jewish Com-munity Center (AJCC) has anew sensei for their martialarts classes and, with over 35years of experience, MacMcKinney is teaching war-riors of all ages self defenseand skill.
A fifth-degree black belt,McKinney has achieved theexpert level of training invarious disciplines.
“I have studied 17 differ-ent forms of martial arts,including Tae Kwon Do,Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu,” hesaid.
Combining his combat skillswith a practical approach,McKinney has trained pro-fessional boxers, grapplers,wrestlers and champion kick-boxers. And with each yearhe has seen the demand forhis expertise grow.
“There was a slow period,but the Ultimate FightingChampionship brought arenewed interest and people
started getting into it again andmade me want to teach again.”
McKinney soon went fromprofessional fighters to theyouth of Long Beach when hetook on the position of martialarts instructor earlier this yearat the AJCC. His classes,which take place every Wed-nesday at the center, teachesstudents Shotaikenjitsu Mar-tial Arts Reality Training(SMART), a form of selfdefense which McKinney co-founded.
“It’s a very realistic style,”he said. “It shows you whatto do if someone grabs youor tries to attack you.”
According to McKinney,SMART breaks the martialarts stereotypes by teaching tonot immediately strike back,but to start with self reliance,self respect and autonomy.
“People think that it’s allKarate Kid and Chuck Norrisfighting, but when they seehow hard it is they give up,”said McKinney. “It’s a lot ofhard work and I love teachingpeople who love to learn.”
And with students rangingfrom preschoolers to teens, hehas a range of students inter-ested in learning the skill.
“I love watching them getbetter and seeing that theyknow now how to defendthemselves.”
McKinney’s youth martialarts classes are on Wednesdayafternoons starting at 2:45with ages 3-5 and each class isone hour long. The winter ses-sion has already begun, butstudents are welcome to joinanytime. The cost is $65 for
AJCC members and $85 fornonmembers.
The Alpert Jewish Com-munity Center is located at3801 East Willow Street inLong Beach. For more infor-mation, call Cindy Jarvis at(562) 426-7601.
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The following person is doing business as: HARD HAT CON-STRUCTION, 1104 E. Bennett St., Compton, CA 90221. Regis-trant: MIGUEL URIBE, 1104 E. Bennett St., Compton, CA90221. This business is conducted by: an individual. I declarethat all information in this statement is true and correct.Signed: Miguel Uribe. The registrant has not yet begun to trans-act business under the fictitious business name or names listedherein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of LosAngeles County on October 30, 2007. NOTICE: This fictitiousbusiness name statement expires five years from the date itwas filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious busi-ness name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filingof this statement does not of itself authorize the use in thisstate of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights ofanother under federal, state, or common law (see section14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Sig-nal Tribune: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2007.
TST 2542TSG No.: 3409561 TS No.: 20079073500744 FHA/VA/PMI No.:Notice Of Trustee’s Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/13/2006 UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD ATA PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/28/2007 at 11:30 AM First Ameri-can Loanstar Trustee Services, as duly appointed Trustee underand pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/19/2006, as Instru-ment No. 06-1337086, in book 1004, page 95-96, of OfficialRecords in the office of the County Recorder of Los AngelesCounty, State of California. Executed by: Bryce Imbler, A singleman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash,cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment autho-rized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of theUnited States) At the front entrance to the Pomona SuperiorCourts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA All right,title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deedof Trust in the property situated in said County and Statedescribed as: As more fully described in the above mentionedDeed of Trust APN# 7211-026-086 The street address and othercommon designation, if any, of the real property described aboveis purported to be: 2599 Walnut Avenue # 117 , Signal Hill, CA90755 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address and other common designa-tion, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, pos-session, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum ofthe note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon,as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of saidDeed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and ofthe trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of theunpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to besold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances atthe time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is$272,657.62 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretoforeexecuted and delivered to the undersigned a written Declarationof Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice ofDefault and Election to sell to be recorded in the County wherethe real property is located. Date: 11/8/2007 First American TitleInsurance Company First American LoanStar Trustee Services 3First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 First American LoanstarTrustee Services may be acting as a debt collector attempting tocollect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that pur-pose. Original document signed by Authorized Agent Chet Scony-ers - For Trustee’s Sale Information Please Call (714) 573-1965P327704 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/2007
TST 2543TS No. 07-0044 Loan No. 2526-RF Notice of Trustee’s SaleYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED11/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEED-ING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Apublic auction to sell the highest bidder for cash a cashier’scheck drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by astate or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or fed-eral savings and loan association, savings association, or sav-ings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code andauthorized to do business in this state will be held by the dulyappointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interestconveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafterdescribed property under and pursuant to a deed to trustdescribed below. The sale will be made, but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late chargesthereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the termsof the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges andexpenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of theinitial publication of the notice of sale) reasonably estimated tobe set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day ofsale. Trustor: Pharaoh Development, Inc., a California corpora-tion Duly appointed Trustee: Preferred Default Management,Inc. recorded 12/19/2005 as Instrument No. 05-3112751 in book, page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los
Angeles County, California, Date of Sale 11/28/2007 at 11:30AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona SuperiorCourts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amountof unpaid balance and other charges: $1,013,474.60, estimatedStreet Address or other common designation of real property:2522 Gundry Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755 A.P.N.: 7211-026-170 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address or other common designa-tion, if any, shown above. If no street address or other commondesignation is shown, directions to the location of the propertymay be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiarywithin 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice ofSale. Date: October 29, 2007 Preferred Default Management,Inc. 3920 Birch Street, Suite 104 Newport Beach, California92660 949-476-7086 Marc R. Tow, President For Sales Informa-tion Call: 714-573-1965 P331921 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/2007
TST 2544TS No. 07-0040 Loan No. 2722-RF Notice of Trustee’s SaleYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED11/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEED-ING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Apublic auction to sell the highest bidder for cash a cashier’scheck drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by astate or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or fed-eral savings and loan association, savings association, or sav-ings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code andauthorized to do business in this state will be held by the dulyappointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interestconveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafterdescribed property under and pursuant to a deed to trustdescribed below. The sale will be made, but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late chargesthereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the termsof the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges andexpenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of theinitial publication of the notice of sale) reasonably estimated tobe set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day ofsale. Trustor: Pharaoh Development, Inc., a California Dulyappointed Trustee: Preferred Default Management, Inc.recorded 12/12/2005 as Instrument No. 05-3036020 in book ,page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of LosAngeles County, California, Date of Sale 11/28/2007 at 11:30AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona SuperiorCourts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amountof unpaid balance and other charges: $1,097,571.99, estimatedStreet Address or other common designation of real property:2502 Gundry Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755 A.P.N.: 7211-026-174 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address or other common designa-tion, if any, shown above. If no street address or other commondesignation is shown, directions to the location of the propertymay be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiarywithin 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice ofSale. Date: 10/29/2007 Preferred Default Management, Inc.3920 Birch Street, Suite 104 Newport Beach, California 92660949-476-7086 Marc R. Tow, President For Sales InformationCall: 714-573-1965 P331954 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/2007
TST 2545TS No. 07-0041 Loan No. 2723-RF Notice of Trustee’s SaleYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED11/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEED-ING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Apublic auction to sell the highest bidder for cash a cashier’scheck drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by astate or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or fed-eral savings and loan association, savings association, or sav-ings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code andauthorized to do business in this state will be held by the dulyappointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interestconveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafterdescribed property under and pursuant to a deed to trustdescribed below. The sale will be made, but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late chargesthereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the termsof the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges andexpenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of theinitial publication of the notice of sale) reasonably estimated tobe set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day ofsale. Trustor: Pharoah Development, Inc. a California corpora-tion Duly appointed Trustee: Preferred Default Management, Inc.recorded 12/12/2005 as Instrument No. 05-3036022 in book ,
page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of LosAngeles County, California, Date of Sale 11/28/2007 at 11:30AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona SuperiorCourts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amountof unpaid balance and other charges: $1,097,571.99, estimatedStreet Address or other common designation of real property:2510 Gundry Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755 A.P.N.: 7211-026-173 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address or other common designa-tion, if any, shown above. If no street address or other commondesignation is shown, directions to the location of the propertymay be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiarywithin 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice ofSale. Date: 10/29/2007 Preferred Default Management, Inc.3920 Birch Street, Suite 104 Newport Beach, California 92660949-476-7086 Marc R. Tow, President For Sales InformationCall: 714-573-1965 P331957 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/2007
TST 2546TS No. 07-0042 Loan No. 2724-RF Notice of Trustee’s Sale YOUARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED11/23/2005. 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. A publicauction to sell the highest bidder for cash a cashier’s check drawnby a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federalcredit 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 will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shownbelow, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held bythe trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pur-suant to a deed to trust described below. The sale will be made,but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principalsum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest andlate charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, underthe terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges andexpenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the ini-tial publication of the notice of sale) reasonably estimated to beset forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.Trustor: Pharaoh Development, Inc., a California corporation Dulyappointed Trustee: Preferred Default Management, Inc. recorded12/12/2005 as Instrument No. 05-3036024 in book , page of Offi-cial Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County,California, Date of Sale 11/28/2007 at 11:30 AM Place of Sale: Atthe front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance andother charges: $1,097,564.99, estimated Street Address or othercommon designation of real property: 2512 Gundry Avenue Sig-nal Hill, CA 90755 A.P.N.: 7211-026-172 The undersignedTrustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the streetaddress or other common designation, if any, shown above. If nostreet address or other common designation is shown, directionsto the location of the property may be obtained by sending a writ-ten request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of firstpublication of this Notice of Sale. Date: October 29, 2007 Pre-ferred Default Management, Inc. 3920 Birch Street, Suite 104Newport Beach, California 92660 949-476-7086 Marc R. Tow,President For Sales Information Call: 714-573-1965 P33195811/8, 11/15, 11/22/2007
TST2538 / 20072491537FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing business as: PACIFIC PROPERTYMANAGEMENT, 355 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814.Registrant: LINDA HERSCHE, 355 Redondo Ave., Long Beach,CA 90814. This business is conducted by: an individual. Ideclare that all information in this statement is true and correct.Signed: Linda Hersche. The registrant has begun to transactbusiness under the fictitious business name or names listedherein. Date started business was October 7, 2007. This state-ment was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County onNovember 6, 2007. NOTICE: This fictitious business name state-ment expires five years from the date it was filed in the office ofthe county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement mustbe filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or com-mon law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Pub. The Signal Tribune: Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2007.
TST2539 / 20072491538FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing business as: MAGNOLIA INVEST-MENTS, 355 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814. Registrant:ROBERT DAVIS, 355 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814.This business is conducted by: an individual. I declare that allinformation in this statement is true and correct. Signed: RobertDavis. The registrant has begun to transact business under thefictitious business name or names listed herein. Date started
TST 2554NOTICE INVITING BIDS — SALT LAKE PARK
BASEBALL FIELD LIGHTING UPGRADEPROJECT NO.08-016
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California, willreceive, sealed proposals until the hour of 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at the Office ofthe City Clerk for the “Salt Lake Park, Baseball Field Lighting Upgrade”, in the City of HuntingtonPark, California, in accordance with the plans and specifications for Project No.08-016. Proposalsshall be presented under sealed cover.
Bid deposits, faithful performance bond, labor and material bond and warrantee bond will be requiredas provided for in said contract documents. Bids shall be submitted on the official proposal forms.
All proposals shall be marked “ Salt Lake Park, Baseball Field Lighting Upgrade, Project No.08-016”and mailed or delivered so as to be in the hands of the City Clerk at the City Clerk’s Office in CityHall, at 6550 Miles Avenue, on or before the date and hour stated above, at which time all bids thathave been received by the City Clerk, shall be publicly opened, examined, and declared by the CityClerk. Bidders and the public are invited to be present at the declaration of said proposals.
All bids so received, examined, and declared will be referred by the City Clerk to the City Engineer,City Attorney, and City Manager for review and preparation of a report to the City Council at its regu-lar meeting on _December 17, 2007.
Bidders are hereby notified that this is a State funded construction project, and that the State labor standardsapply to the contract. Furthermore, the bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to Sections 1770 et seq. ofthe Labor Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, incorporatesherein by reference the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of Indus-trial Relations of the State of California which determinations are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Said wage rates are hereby incorporated in and made a part of these specifications. In accordance withthe Labor Code, no workman employed upon work performed under the contract with the City shallbe paid less than the referenced prevailing wage rate.
Any wage classification omitted herein shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage scale as estab-lished for similar work in the particular area, and all overtime shall be paid at the prevailing rate asestablished for the particular area. Sunday and Holiday time shall be paid at the wage rate determinedby the Director of Industrial Relations.
The drawings, instructions to bidders, specifications, and official proposal forms to be used for bid-ding can be obtained only at the Office of the City Engineer, City Hall, by paying a fee of $100.00per set. THIS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. Plans and specifications will be mailed upon receipt ofthe fee and an additional $35.00 for mailing.
No bid will be considered unless it is made on the official proposal forms furnished by the City and ismade in accordance with the provisions of this notice, the instructions to bidders, and the contractspecifications. Each bidder must be licensed in accordance with applicable State laws.
If an error is discovered prior to the time for opening of the bids, that affects the validity of the bid process,and which would affect the jurisdiction of the City Council to accept the bids, the bidders shall be notifiedby the City and all bids shall be returned, unopened to the person or organization that submitted the bid.
The City of Huntington Park reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalityor irregularity in the form or manner of any bid proposal or the bidding process.
City Clerk of the City ofHuntington Park, California
Dated: November 15 & 22, 2007
City of Huntington Park
TST2553NOTICE INVITING BIDS
Construction of Community Center, Phase II, at Salt Lake ParkProject No. 06-014A
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, California, willreceive, sealed proposals until the hour of 10:00 a.m., Thursday December 20th, 2007. At the Officeof the City Clerk for the “Construction Of Community Center, Phase II, At Salt Lake Park” in theCity of Huntington Park, California, in accordance with the plans and specifications for Project No.06-014A. Proposals shall be presented under sealed cover.
Bid deposits, faithful performance bond, labor and material bonds will be required as provided in saidcontract documents. Bids shall be submitted on official proposal forms.
All proposals shall be marked “Construction Of Community Center, Phase II, At Salt Lake Park”,“Project No. 06-014A” and mailed or delivered so as to be in the hands of the City Clerk at the CityClerk’s Office in City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, at or before the hour stated, at which time all bidsreceived shall be publicly opened, examined, and declared by the City Clerk. Bidders and the publicare invited to be present at the declaration of said proposals.
All bids so received, examined, and declared will be referred by the City Clerk to the City Engineer,City Attorney, and City Manager for checking and report to the City Council at its regular meeting onJanuary 3rd, 2008.
The City of Huntington Park reserves the right to accept and reject components of each bid separately.Bids will be evaluated on a lowest responsive bidder basis for each component of this project. TheCity reserves the right to award portions of the bid for the community center, outdoor restroom andsnack bar facility to separately.
Bidders are hereby notified that this is a Federal assisted Project, and that the Federal labor standards,including the Davis-Bacon Act requirements will be applied and enforced. Furthermore, the biddersare hereby notified that the City Council of the City of Huntington Park, incorporates herein by refer-ence the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the applicable Department ofLabor Wage Decisions. Said wage rates are hereby incorporated in and made a part of these specifica-tions. In accordance with the Labor Code, no workman employed to work under contract to the Cityfor this Project shall be paid less than the above referenced prevailing wage rate.
Any classification omitted herein shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage scale as establishedfor similar work in the particular area, and all overtime shall be paid at the prevailing rates as estab-lished for the particular area. Sunday and holiday time shall be paid at the wage rate determined bythe Secretary of labor. The reporting requirements associated with a Federal assisted construction pro-ject shall be followed and will be enforced by the City.
The drawings, instructions to bidders, specifications, and official proposal forms to be used for bid-ding can be obtained only at the Office of the City Engineer, City Hall, by paying a fee of $200.00 perset. THIS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. Plans and specifications will be mailed upon receipt of thefee and an additional $50.00 for mailing.
No bid will be considered unless it is made on the official proposal forms furnished by the City and ismade in accordance with the provisions of this notice, the instructions to bidders, and the contractspecifications. Each bidder must be licensed in accordance with applicable State laws.
If an error is discovered prior to the time for opening of bids, which affects the validity of the bidsprocess, and which would affect the jurisdiction of the City Council to accept the bids, then the bid-ders shall be notified and all bids shall be returned, unopened to the person who submitted the bids.
The City of Huntington Park hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in anycontract entered into pursuant to this Notice Inviting Bids, minority business enterprises will beafforded full opportunity to submit in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated againston the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration of an award.
The City of Huntington Park reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalityor irregularity in the form or manner of any bid proposal or the bidding process.
City Clerk of the City of Huntington Park, California
Dated: November 15 & 22, 2007
City of Huntington Park
LEGAL NOTICES14 SIGNAL TRIBUNE NOVEMBER 22, 2007
business was October 1, 2007. This statement was filed with thecounty clerk of Los Angeles County on November 6, 2007.NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk.A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior tothat date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under federal, state, or common law (seesection 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub.The Signal Tribune: Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2007.
TST2540 / 20072491539FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing business as: ALMITOS AUTOCENTER, 1726 Orange Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813. Regis-trant: ERNESTO DE ROSAS, 11871 187th St., Artesia, CA90701. This business is conducted by: an individual. I declarethat all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed:Ernesto De Rosas. The registrant has begun to transact busi-ness under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.Date started business was November 1, 2007. This statementwas filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County onNovember 6, 2007. NOTICE: This fictitious business name state-ment expires five years from the date it was filed in the office ofthe county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement mustbe filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or com-mon law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Pub. The Signal Tribune: Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2007.
TST 2551NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 07-33720 Doc ID#0001011773432005N Title Order No. 07-8-131088Investor/Insurer No. 101177343 APN No. 7215-019-032 YOU AREIN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/09/2005.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given thatRECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pur-suant to the Deed of Trust executed by HECTOR MENDOZA, AMARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated05/09/2005 and recorded 05/18/05, as Instrument No. 05 1167916,in Book - , Page - ), of Official Records in the office of the CountyRecorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on11/28/2007 at 10:30AM, AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGE-LES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALKBLVD., 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, 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 toand now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situ-ated in said County and State and as more fully described in theabove referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other com-mon designation, if any, of the real property described above is pur-ported to be: 2101 E 21ST STREET #106, SIGNAL HILL, CA,907555965. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address and other common designation,if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance withinterest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be soldplus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $284,846.98. Itis possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less thanthe total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee willaccept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a checkdrawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by astate or federal savings and loan association, savings association,or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Codeand authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made,in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressor implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfythe indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances there-under, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of theNote secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as pro-vided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trusteeand of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/04/2007RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD,SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, SaleInformation (805) 578-6618 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECON-TRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect adebt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.ASAP# 921599 11/08/2007, 11/15/2007, 11/22/2007
TST2552NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-06-61392-DL Loan #1947019 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUSTDATED 10/5/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash,cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawnby state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state orfederal savings and loan association, or savings association, orsavings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial codeand authorized to do business in this state, will be held by dulyappointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenantor warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession,or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and latecharges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, underthe terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, chargesand expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time ofthe initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably esti-mated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on theday of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THANTHE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ROBERT F PARAISOAND ELENA G PARAISO HUSBAND AND WIFE AND ROBINGAIL PARAISO, A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTSRecorded: 10/11/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2443591 in book -,page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOSANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 11/28/2007 at 10:30AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles CountyCourthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 NorwalkBlvd., Norwalk, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other
charges: $795,452.42 The purported property address is: 2162DUDLEY CIR SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 Assessors Parcel No.7217-029-022 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liabilityfor any incorrectness of the property address or other commondesignation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or othercommon designation is shown, directions to the location of theproperty may be obtained by sending a written request to thebeneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of thisNotice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for anyreason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shallbe the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successfulbidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 10/31/2007 QualityLoan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-259-7850 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com ReinstatementLine: (619) 645-7711 ext 3704 /s/ David Owen, If you have pre-viously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may havebeen released of personal liability for this loan in which casethis 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 ATTEMPT-ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER ANDOWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BYOR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BEUSED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you arehereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on yourcredit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if youfail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 92811611/08/2007, 11/15/2007, 11/22/2007
TST2556TS # CA-07-95025-DD Loan # 0018823211 NOTICE OFTRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED 10/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OFTHE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACTA LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder forcash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, checkdrawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by astate or federal savings and loan association, or savings asso-ciation, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Finan-cial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will beheld by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but with-out covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title,possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principalsum 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 (atthe time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reason-ably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may begreater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BIDLESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SANTIAGORODRIGUEZ, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 10/23/2006 as Instru-ment No. 06-2342586 in book XXX, page XXX of OfficialRecords in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County,California; Date of Sale: 12/5/2007 at 11:30 AM Place of Sale:At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building,350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid bal-ance and other charges: $517,715.99 The purported propertyaddress is: 2636- 2636 1/2 E WALL ST SIGNAL HILL, CA90755 Assessors Parcel No. 7216-23-06 The undersignedTrustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the prop-erty address or other common designation, if any, shownherein. If no street address or other common designation isshown, directions to the location of the property may beobtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Ifthe Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the suc-cessful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the returnof monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shallhave no further recourse. Date: 11/14/2007 Quality Loan Ser-vice Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: (714) 573-1965or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (619)645-7711 ext 3704 Linh Tran, If you have previously been dis-charged through bankruptcy, you may have been released ofpersonal liability for this loan in which case this letter isintended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the realproperty only. This notice is sent for the purpose of collecting adebt. This firm is attempting to collect a debt on behalf of theholder and owner of the note. Any information obtained by orprovided to this firm or the creditor will be used for that pur-pose. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a nega-tive credit report reflecting on your credit record may besubmitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the termsof your credit obligations. P331333 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2007
TST2557TS No. 07-0039 Loan No. 2721-RF Notice of Trustee’s Sale YOUARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED11/23/2005. 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. A publicauction to sell the highest bidder for cash a cashier’s check drawnby a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federalcredit 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 will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shownbelow, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held bythe trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pur-suant to a deed to trust described below. The sale will be made,but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regardingtitle, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principalsum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest andlate charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, underthe terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges andexpenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the ini-tial publication of the notice of sale) reasonably estimated to be setforth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.Trustor: Pharaoh Development, Inc. a California Corporation Duly
appointed Trustee: Preferred Default Management, Inc. recorded12/12/2005 as Instrument No. 05-3036018 in book , page of Offi-cial Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County,California, Date of Sale 12/6/2007 at 11:30 AM Place of Sale: Atthe front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance andother charges: $1,062,592.59, estimated Street Address or othercommon designation of real property: 2500 Gundry Avenue Sig-nal Hill, CA 90755 A.P.N.: 721-026-175 The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address orother common designation, if any, shown above. If no streetaddress or other common designation is shown, directions to thelocation of the property may be obtained by sending a writtenrequest to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publi-cation of this Notice of Sale. Date: 11/5/2007 Preferred DefaultManagement, Inc. 3920 Birch Street, Suite 104 Newport Beach,California 92660 949-476-7086 Marc R. Tow, President For SalesInformation Call: 714-573-1965 P334001 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2007
TST2558 / 20072469733FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing business as: 1. AMERICAN MED-ICAL ACADEMY, 2. ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS, 7965 E. Rosina St., Long Beach, CA90808. Registrant: JOY E. MILLER, 7965 Rosina St., LongBeach, CA 90808. This business is conducted by: an individual.I declare that all information in this statement is true and cor-rect. Signed: Joy E. Miller. The registrant has not yet begun totransact business under the fictitious business name or nameslisted herein. This statement was filed with the county clerk ofLos Angeles County on November 1, 2007. NOTICE: This ficti-tious business name statement expires five years from the dateit was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitiousbusiness name statement must be filed prior to that date. Thefiling of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in thisstate of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights ofanother under federal, state, or common law (see section14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Sig-nal Tribune: Nov. 15, 22, 29, & Dec. 6, 2007.
TST2559 / 20072531937FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are doing business as: CRAM SER-VICES, 42 Peninsula Center #286, Rolling Hills Estates, CA90275. Registrant: 1. ISOBEL M FISHER, 2. KENNETH G.FISHER, 5727 Capeswood Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA90275. This business is conducted by: husband and wife. Ideclare that all information in this statement is true and correct.Signed: 1. Isobel M. Fisher, 2. Kenneth G. Fisher. The regis-trants have begun to transact business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed herein. Date started business wasNovember 1, 2007. This statement was filed with the countyclerk of Los Angeles County on November 13, 2007. NOTICE:This fictitious business name statement expires five years fromthe date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new ficti-tious business name statement must be filed prior to that date.The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the usein this state of a fictitious business name in violation of therights of another under federal, state, or common law (see sec-tion 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. TheSignal Tribune: Nov. 15, 22, 29, & Dec. 6, 2007.
TST2561 / 20072492898FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing business as: 1. JOYSPRINGMUSIC PRODUCTIONS, 2. DUQUESNEL MUSIC PUBLISH-ING, 2431 Avis Ct., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Registrant: PEGGYDUQUESNEL, 2431 Avis Ct., Signal Hill, CA 90755. This busi-ness is conducted by: an individual. I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and correct. Signed: PeggyDuquesnel. The registrant has begun to transact businessunder the fictitious business name or names listed herein.Date started business was August, 2001. This statement wasfiled with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on Novem-ber 6, 2007. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statementexpires five years from the date it was filed in the office of thecounty clerk. A new fictitious business name statement mustbe filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of another under federal, state,or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Pro-fessions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: Nov. 22, 29, & Dec.6, 13, 2007.
TST2562 / 20072544854FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing business as: CHIC BLISS BOU-TIQUE, 327 E. 53rd St., Long Beach, CA 90805. Registrant:YISELYS GALVEZ, 327 E. 53rd St., Long Beach, CA 90805.This business is conducted by: an individual. I declare that allinformation in this statement is true and correct. Signed:Yiselys Galvez. The registrant has not yet begun to transactbusiness under the fictitious business name or names listedherein. This statement was filed with the county clerk of LosAngeles County on November 14, 2007. NOTICE: This fictitiousbusiness name statement expires five years from the date itwas filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious busi-ness name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filingof this statement does not of itself authorize the use in thisstate of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights ofanother under federal, state, or common law (see section14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Sig-nal Tribune: Nov. 22, 29, & Dec. 6, 13, 2007.
TST2563 / 20072576233FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing business as: THINK FORENSICS,3085 Iroquois Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808. Registrant: THINKFORENSICS, L.L.C., 3085 Iroquois Ave., Long Beach, CA90808. This business is conducted by: a limited liability com-pany. I declare that all information in this statement is true andcorrect. Signed: Rose Melvin, President. The registrant has notyet begun to transact business under the fictitious businessname or names listed herein. This statement was filed with thecounty clerk of Los Angeles County on November 20, 2007.NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk.A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior tothat date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under federal, state, or common law (seesection 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub.The Signal Tribune: Nov. 22, 29, & Dec. 6, 13, 2007.
TST 2555NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hear-ing on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, beginning at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter maybe heard, in the City Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, Califor-nia, to consider the following:
The Implementation Plan was adopted by the Agency on December 14, 2004. TheRedevelopment Agency is required by state law to review at a public hearing theImplementation Plan for the Signal Hill Redevelopment Project Area No. 1.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are hereby invited to attend a public hearing to present writteninformation, express their opinions or otherwise present evidence on the above matter. The review ofthe Implementation Plan will consist of a staff report prepared by Agency staff on the progress madeon the individual projects contained within the 2004 Implementation Plan. As required by law, theexisting Plan contains descriptions of:
• the specific goals and objectives of the agency; • specific projects, including a program of actions and expenditures within the next five
years of the plan; and • how these projects will alleviate blight.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to submit written comments to the Redevelopment Department.
FURTHER INFORMATION on this item, including the 2004 Implementation Plan, may beobtained at the City of Signal Hill’s City Clerk’s Office located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill,California, or by calling the Redevelopment Office at (562) 989-7375.
//ss// Kenneth FarfsingAgency Secretary
Published in the Signal Tribune on: 11/15; 11/22; 11/29/07Posted at 4 locations in the Project Area (required): 11/8 to 11/29/07Mailed to all those requesting such notifications NLT 11/8/07
City of Signal Hill
TST2560THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California 90755NOTICE INVITING BIDS
A-1 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, California, until10:00 a.m. on December 4, 2007, and on the same day shortly thereafter, they will be publiclyopened and read for the “Demolition of Improvements at the Northeast Corner of Walnut Avenueand 29th Street Project, No. 850”, in accordance with the Specifications therefore. Bids must bemade on the forms provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill,marked “Bid for,” followed by the title of the project and the date and hour for submitting bids.Bids are required for the entire work as described in the Bid Schedule and the Specifications.
The work to be accomplished under this contract includes the demolition of miscellaneous sur-face improvements left after the 1996/97 Environmental Cleanup and subsequent removal ofstructures. Improvements to be demolished and removed now include fencing, pipe systems,utility hookups, and concrete slabs and vegetation.
A-2 All work must be completed within 30 working days after receipt by the Contractor of the noticeto proceed from the City. The contract documents, which include the Specifications, may beobtained at the City of Signal Hill Department of Finance free of charge or $5 if requested bymail. The documents are entitled “Demolition of Improvements at the Northeast Corner of Wal-nut Avenue and 29th Street Project, No. 850.”
A-3 Bids will not be received unless they are made on a proposal form furnished in the Contract Doc-uments by the City of Signal Hill. Each bid must be accompanied by cash, certified check,cashier’s check or bidder’s bond, made payable to the City of Signal Hill for an amount equal toat least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder towhom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the Contract.
A-4 All bids are to be compared on the basis of the lump sum or itemized bid items shown in the BidSchedule(s). Bids will not be accepted from the contractors who are not licensed in accordancewith the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code of the Stateof California. The Contractor shall be required to possess a Class A or Class B or Class C-21license at the time the contract is awarded.
A-5 Attention is directed to the provision in Section 1777.5 of the labor Code concerning the employ-ment of apprentices by the Contractor of any subcontractor under the Contractor.
A-6 Before a Contract is entered into with the successful bidder, the bidder shall present evidence inwriting to the City Clerk, City of Signal Hill, that he has a current combined single limit liabilitypolicy with aggregate limits for Bodily Injury and Property Damage in the amount of two mil-lion dollars ($2,000,000). In addition, the successful bidder will be required to show proof ofAsbestos Liability Insurance in an amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).
A-7 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, theminimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of workmanneeded to execute the contract shall be those determined by the Director of Industrial Relationsof the State of California which are on file with the City Clerk of Signal Hill and copies will bemade available to any interested party on request. A copy of the Contractor’s certified payroll,as well as those of all subcontractors shall be submitted with each invoice.
A-8 Attention is directed to Government Code Sections 4590 and 14402.5 permitting the substitutionof specified and approved securities for contract retention of funds. All such securities shall besubject to the review and approval of the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill.
A-9 The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hun-dred percent (100%) of the contract price and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal toone hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and said bonds shall be secured from a suretycompany satisfactory to the City Attorney of the City of Signal Hill.
A-10 The City of Signal Hill reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or delete portions of any andall bids or waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or the bid procedures and shall be thesole judge of the bids received.
A-11 A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the job site on November 28, 2007. Interested biddersshould meet at the northeast corner of Walnut Avenue and 29th Street at 9:00 a.m. on the above date.
By order of the Redevelopment of the City of Signal Hill.Contact person: Anthony Caraveo, Engineering Technician II(562) 989-7352 tel (562) 989-7359 fax
Posted at Signal Hill City Hall on: November 8, 2007Published in the SignalTribune on: November 15 and 23, 2007
City of Signal Hill
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