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|  "Virtual Issue" at bottom of page News Articles Town Hall Meeting to be Held on Cerritos Air Pollution Report "There should be no concern about the report," said EPA official Steven John. "It is based on old information and does not necessarily reflect what is out there, it (the report) should not have been released until verified." By Jerry Bernstein The Cerritos City Council will hold a Town Hall Meeting within two weeks with the South Coast Air Quality Management District [AQMD] to discuss all findings into the allegations that a city neighborhood adjacent to the 91 freeways is polluted and susceptible to cancer. The date of the meeting will be announced. More.... Hawaiian Gardens Council Continues Public Hearing on General Plan By Jerry Bernstein The Hawaiian Gardens City Council continued a public hearing on an update of the City’s General Plan to its July 14 meeting following a review of the plan and proposed changes in the existing plan. The motion to continue the hearing was made on a motion by Councilmember Michiko Oyama-Canada and seconded by Mayor Michael Gomez. More.... Artesia Council Votes to Continue its 2008-09 Budget By Jerry Bernstein The Artesia City Council voted to temporarily continue operating under the city’s 2008-09 budget until such time it can be determined what the city’s revenue stream will be for the new fiscal year and how the state budget will effect it.. More.... La Palma Adopts 2009-10 Budget; Continues Lowered Utility Tax By Larry Caballero On June 16, 2009, the La Palma City Council adopted a $24million balanced budget for the 2009-10 Fiscal Year. At the same time it reduced the local Utility Users Tax (UUT) by 1% and declaring a Permit Fee Holiday. Mayor Mark Waldman said, “While the State, County, and many cities are struggling to balance their budgets, our prudent fiscal management has actually enabled us to enhance services and reduce fees.” More.... Cerritos Tennis is the New Game in Town By Larry Caballero You would think a man with a law degree, an MBA and a Wall Street trader would be found in the world of finance, and you would be right—until 9/11. Bram Sada, 37 years old and the new Managing Director for the Cerritos Tennis Center at Cerritos Regional Park for just a month, had lived in New York for most of his life and had settled in to a very comfortable life style. More.... Captain Gonzales and Mayor Pro Tem Cho "Meet and Greet" By Larry Caballero What a difference a couple of months make. When Cerritos Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Joseph Cho had his third Neighborhood Meet and Greet at a local park in April, Cerritos residents were concerned about RV and vehicle parking. This time Dr. Cho chose June 20 at Gonsalves Park, and Captain Joe Gonzales of the Cerritos Sheriff’s Department was his guest speaker. The topic—Community Safety. More.... Norwalk Woman’s Club Installs '09-'10 Officers By Helen M. Brown The GFWC Norwalk Woman’s Club held it’s 2009-2010 installation of officers Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at the Masonic Lodge #273 located at 12345 Rosecrans in Norwalk. GFWC First VP Suzanne Seager served as Installation Officer for incoming President Pat Martin. She chose as her theme, “A Day at the Beach.” More.... Letters, Opinions, and Guest Coloumns Mayor Bruce Barrows on the EPA report Residents Reaction Click here for all letters Local Events, Press Releases Ride Your Horse (B&B Stables) Annual Fundraiser Join Ride Your Horse! TRP Annual Birdcage Saloon & Casino night Saturday, July 25th, 2009 at 5pm. The evening will be filled with boot stomp’n , hat flying excitement as we enjoy: Tickets are $100 per person. Live Music,Dancing , Casino Tables, Dinner , Silent Auction. For more detailed information about at this great event or if you have interest being an sponsor, artists, craft or vendor at this event please email Darlene at rideyourhorsetrp@yahoo.com or give a jingle at 714-292-3563. All proceeds will go directly to benefit Ride Your Horse Therapeutic Riding Program. For more information about Ride Your Horse Therapeutic Riding Program please visit our website at www.rideyourhorse.com . Japanese Students Need Host Families Have you ever considered hosting a foreign student in your home? Compass USA is an organization founded on the principle that living inside a different culture is the key to international understanding. From July 22-August 10 a group of 18 High School girls, and their teachers will travel to Los Angeles from Tokyo, Japan for a cross cultural experience. Host Families are needed for these students. This is a great opportunity to help your family experience another culture (and enrich the life of another)! To learn more about the role of a Host Family, contact Patty Siler at (562) 519-1473. Fullerton Arboretum 50% Off Clearance Plant Sale July 12/13, 19/20 and 25/26 The Fullerton Arboretum will host a special 50% off clearance plant sale during the weekends of July 11/12, 18/19 and 25/26. Admission is free for this special event. The Potting Shed will close for the summer after July 26 and this will be the last chance to shop for plants and garden accessories before The Potting Shed reopens on September 12. Community Sports Cerritos 12-Under X-Plosion, 14-Under All-Stars Move On To State Championships By Loren Kopff It seems as if some of the Cerritos Girls Softball Association’s all-star teams are getting the hang of going to the Amateur Softball Association ‘B’ State Championships. For the second straight summer, a pair of Cerritos all-star teams will be playing into the month of July. More.... Artesia Punishers 18-Under Squad Hit Jackpot, Qualify For USA/ASA Nationals By Loren Kopff ORANGECREST-The long wait is over for Dave Salmones and his Artesia Punishers 18-Under travel ball team. In just his second year since moving up from the 16-Under age division, Salmones and his squad are going to the USA/Amateur Softball Association National Championships in Las Vegas at the end of the month.More.... Crime Summary Click here for Cerritos Sheriff's report |
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