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CIty attorney seeks InjunCtIon agaInst notorIous Valley street gang

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich is seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the habitual criminal activity of the San Fernando Valley’s Columbus Street gang. The City Attorney announced the filing during a morning news conference with gang officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Mission Station on February 28, 2013. “For too long, the Columbus Street gang has used intimidation, violence and fear in holding this community hostage to its nefarious activities,” said City Attorney Trutanich. “Working closely with LAPD and our law enforcement partners, we will continue our fight to curb illegal activity in our neighborhoods and bring safety and security to our residents.” Filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the proposed injunction would severely restrict the ability of the gang to engage in criminal and nuisance activities within an established safety zone (see map). The zone is defined as a 2.7 square mile area covering territory generally bounded by Plumber Street to the north, Sepulveda Blvd. to the west, Saticoy St. to the south, and Woodman Ave. to the east. The safety zone includes neighborhoods in Panorama City and North Hills. Terms of the proposed court-order include many of the standard gang injunction provisions, including; limiting the gang’s ability to associate in public with other members, intimidating witnesses, selling or possessing drugs, driving or possessing another person’s vehicle, or possessing weapons or graffiti tools.The injunction includes more than 400 pages of declarations from law enforcement officials about the long-standing criminal activity of the more than 200 members of the Columbus Street gang. Such criminal activity includes murders, assaults with deadly weapons, shootings, street robberies, illegal drug sales, trespassing, intimidation of residents and gang graffiti. The evidence submitted by the City Attorney’s Office includes more than 150 incidents of criminal activity by members of the gang. A hearing on the requested preliminary injunction is scheduled for March 15, 2013, in Department 86 of the Los Angeles Superior Court.Gang injunctions are widely recognized as a useful tool in reducing gang activity in safety zones. A violation of the injunction can result in up to six months in custody. City Attorney Trutanich has utilized injunctions as an effective tool for law enforcement and prosecutions, adopting and adapting conditions specific to each gang. The City Attorney’s Office currently has 44 gang injunctions, covering 72 gangs and more than 116 square miles of claimed gang territory in Los Angeles. There is an injunction against the notorious MTA tagging crew and an additional injunction against 78 prolific narcotics sellers in the Central City Recovery Zone area. Despite significant budget cuts by the City Council, the City Attorney’s Anti-Gang Section continues to review more than 1,200 cases per year. The Gang Section’s prosecutions have expanded to include graffiti and high profile tagging cases, as well as traditional gang and gun prosecutions, with an overall conviction rate of 88 percent.Deputy City Attorneys Greg Dorfman and Alin Sahagian of the Safe Neighborhoods and Gang Division filed the lawsuit against the gang on behalf of the city.

WatCh the sunset on top of the World

By George Christopher Thomas, Travel WriterTHE BIG ISLAND, HAWAII – There are certain times in a person’s life when an activity needs to be done. Some would call it fulfilling an item on your bucket list, others just a “must do.” Whatever which way you classify it, the next time you are on the Big Island, definitely go to the top of the mountain.We chose Mauna Kea Summit Adventures as our tour company. They can pick you up in Kona town, at any of the resorts along the coast, or in Waimea to start this life changing experience. My lady and I had the most fabulous time scaling one of the tallest mountains in the world, and we started the fun in Waimea on the side of the highway. Once we were picked up, our tour guide began the in-depth briefing of Hawaiian history and lore, as well as facts about Parker Ranch and the wildlife we were seeing along the way.Since we were going to the top of the 9,200 foot Mauna Kea Volcano, it was going to take a few hours. We stopped at the base to get acclimatized and have dinner. Every stage of the tour was very well run, and there was a certain excitement that filled the air. There is more than one company to choose from, but Monte “Pat” Wright and Mauna Kea

Summit Adventures were the first to take visitors to the top of the mountain, and they have it down pat, no pun intended. Monte “Pat” Wright started with one four wheel drive vehicle and a dream, and has developed a first class tour experience not to be missed.So we were off to the top of the mountain, stopping for a nice dinner at base camp and getting ready for the thin air. Growing up, watching specials on Mount Everest, you learn there is less oxygen the higher up you go, and this is true even if you are in Hawaii, which is mostly known for beaches and ocean activities. In fact, people ski and snowboard at the top of Mauna Kea for a good portion of the year, and this diversity is part of the reason the Big Island is so fascinating and magical. Our tour guide warned us that moving around too quickly or running around

would not be a good idea. Well, how much different could it really be at the top of the mountain?After dinner we hopped in our four wheel drive truck for our ascent to the top of Mauna Kea. There are miles and miles that are unpaved, but the road is maintained and the ride is an adventure in and of itself. From the time we left Waimea, I noticed all the changes in the environment, including plant and animal

life. It started out beautiful and green and slowly changed to have more of a prehistoric volcanic feel. I was expecting to see a pterodactyl, but last I heard they were extinct. They went the way of the Dodo bird, long before the Dodo bird went that way. You will also notice how much colder it gets as you travel up the mountain. The tour provides you with heavy parkas and gloves, and there is no doubt you will need them. (See page 6)

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ImmIgratIon reform: hoW long Can We hold our Breath?

By Elizabeth Chalme, Vanessa Gonzales, Karina Quintero, Angela Ruiz, and Miriam VitelaYou talk a big game Mr. President, and while we agree with your stance when it comes to immigration reform, we have difficulty accepting that change will truly occur. Mr. President while initially campaigning, you spoke to the Latino community and made promises for immigration reform. You brought hope to the hopeless; you instilled confidence in the Latino people for a legal future. Mr. President you even got the attention of some of our parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. We saw the hope in their eyes that one day they could become citizens. It is because of this hope that we, U.S. citizens, voted for you in 2008. Watching your most recent State of the Union address left both us and our family members disappointed. Two years in a row you have stated that you will “sign it right away,” referring to immigration reform laws. Yet, no change has occurred and no laws have been signed. It is hard to believe that a comprehensive immigration reform will be passed when all the focus is on securing borders, rather than on attempting to enact

a plan that will provide undocumented immigrants the same rights that U.S. citizens take for granted

giving them speedier, more accessible immigration statuses to stimulate our economy; why not start looking at the immigrant community in our country who work hard to obtain an education, and who dream only to have a second chance to be first-class citizens. Furthermore, why not allow all undocumented immigrants who are committed to contributing to our economy the opportunity to gain legal citizenship in a speedy and less expensive manner? Individuals who help harvest our food, clean our homes, and construct our buildings. These folks are doing the jobs that are crucial, and they are doing them well without hesitation, but how are they rewarded and acknowledged? There are many intelligent, bright, and successful individuals waiting for the opportunity to contribute to our society. We stand behind them Mr. President, pleading with you to make good on your promises, please make 2013 the year for immigration reform.Elizabeth Chalme, Vanessa Gonzales, Karina Quintero, Angela Ruiz, and Miriam Vitela are a group of graduate students currently working towards masters degrees in social work.

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day.” every day. Mr. President , you recently spoke very eloquently regarding students who are allowed to study in the U.S., but who unfortunately must return to their native countries once their student visas expire. It’s true, this policy makes no sense. Why not allow bright, inspired, and dedicated students to remain in the U.S. and contribute to our economy? If your immigration reform plans to provide incentives to those foreign-born educated entrepreneurs by

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entertainment tips of the week

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By Jean Strauber, Entertainment Editor

at the BIanChI planetarIum

The California State University Northridge Bianchi Planetarium is presenting a special program on Friday, March 15 -- “The Grand Tour: Exploring the Diversity of Extrasolar Planets” at 8:30 pm.Dr. H. Kutson, who has a position in planetary science at Caltech, will discuss ongoing efforts to understand the diverse properties of exoplanet atmospheres, including their composition, temperature, and global circulation pattern. This past decade has marked a period of great progress in a quest by scientists to discover and characterize the properties of the planets outside of our own solar system. Preceding The Grand Tour will be the Winter Sky Show at 7:30 pm. You’ll see and learn about visible stars, constellations and planets in this last winter sky show of this year.The Bianchi Planetarium is located on the campus of CSUN, 18311 Nordhoff Street in Northridge. Tickets are $6 for one show, $10 for two shows. Student

admission is $4 for one show, $7 for two shows. For tickets call (818) 677-2488 or go to the AS Ticket Office (in USU) between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Creepy tales from room s-3

Omid Aeen, a middle school teacher in Tarzana, and his sixth grade students published a novel, Creepy Tales from Room S-3, last year. This novel is about Ronnie Morgan, an 11-year old boy who loses both his parents in a tragic robbery. Ronnie’s aunt adopts him and they both move to Tarzana, California. Ronnie’s first day at the new middle school turns into a nightmarish hell. He is trapped inside room S-3 with a demonic being who promises to let him see his parents if he can solve a riddle using an old leather-bound book. He has less than two hours to solve the riddle before the demon kills him. Join Ronnie Morgan and use this interactive novel to help him solve the riddle. Look for the clues inside the book.To purchase this book or for more information please contact Mr. Aeen at (818) 462-1709.

dIVorCe party the musICal

From the Producer of the Off-Broadway hit “Menopause The Musical,” we now have “Divorce Party The Musical- The Hilarious Journey to Hell... and Back!” at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. Whether you are newly divorced, on the brink, or happily remarried, “Divorce Party The Musical- The Hilarious Journey to Hell... and Back!” promises a night of laughter solidarity for all. The story centers on Linda, who is still reeling from the collapse of her marriage. When all she wants to do is to have another bowl of Chubby Hubby ice cream, Linda’s three friends (along with a massage therapist/pizza delivery boy/make-over guru and others) decide to help her move on by throwing her the mother of all divorce parties. Using familiar songs with clever new lyrics, coupled with a good dose of comic mayhem (and a touch of “naughty”), the girls cut loose on the realities of divorce, long-term relationships and moving on.Broadway and professional theater produce Mark

Schwartz (“Menopause The Musical”) teamed up with Dr. Amy Botwinick, author of Congratulations on Your Divorce-The Road to Finding Your Happily Ever After to create this riotous new production, which features, direction, lyrics and choreography by Jay Falzone. “Divorce Party The Musical- The Hilarious Journey to Hell... and Back!” has its West Coast premiere engagement at the El Portal Theatre,

where it will play a limited engagement through April 14, 2013. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased by going to elportal.theatre.com, or by calling 1-866-811-4111. Performance schedule: Tuesday through Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sundays at 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm. The El Portal Theatre is located at 5269 Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood.

11th annual IrIsh faIr

Jig on down to the 11th Annual Los Angeles County Irish Fair and Celtic Music Festival at the Pomona Fairgrounds, 1101 West Mckinley Avenue in Pomona on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.William Lomas of Pageantry Productions has stated, “This year’s event will feature over 100 performers on nine musical stages of Irish entertainment with 60 shows daily, including 19 bands and 17 additional entertainers and attractions. The fair festival will be entertained by Grammy-nominated violinist Lisa Haley and The Zydekats, an Ancient Irish Village, Shamrock Children’s Amusement Rides, an Irish Beer Micro Breweries Taste Testing and Rusty McCloud, the World’s Tallest Leprechaun. There will be plenty of Irish food and fine dining at the Irish Fair and Celtic Music Festival, along with Irish Import Shops, an Irish Tavern and a market Place.” Admission is general admission, $16; seniors, military and students are $14; children ages 5 to 14 are $5 each; children under 5 are admitted free. Parking is $10 per day. For more information please call Irish Hotlines at (562) 618-5558 or go to www.la-irishfair.com.

Grammy-nominated violinist Lisa Haley (pictured) and The Zydekats will perform at the 11th annual Irish

Festival in Pomona this weekend. Photo by Randy Doss.

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offICer-InVolVed shootIng In north hollyWoodNORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA -- Los Angeles Police Department, Force Investigation Division is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred near Vineland Avenue and Archwood Street in North Hollywood. On February 24, 2013, around 6:45 p.m., a woman was attempting to park her car on the street when a man approached her and threatened to kill her. As the suspect threatened her, the victim saw him reach into a bag he was holding with his right hand. It appeared to the victim that the suspect was arming himself with a gun. In fear for her life, the victim drove away from the location and called 911, reporting a man with a gun.Around 6:55 p.m., LAPD North Hollywood Area patrol officers responded to the location, where they saw the suspect standing in the southbound lanes of traffic. He was facing away from the officers holding a bag under his arm. The officers stopped their vehicle and ordered the suspect to stop and drop the bag. The suspect ignored the officers’ commands and then continued to advance toward the officers, repeatedly threatening to kill the officers and failing to comply with directions to stop. As the suspect continued to advance on the officers he began to pull his hand out from the bag he was carrying and an officer involved shooting ensued. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded and transported the suspect, 26-year-old Moises DeLaTorre to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. There were no injuries to the victim or the involved officers.The Force Investigation Division responded to the incident and will be handling the investigation of the officer-involved shooting. The officer involved in this incident has been identified as Police Officer III Juan Galvan. A preliminary investigation revealed that on February 26, FID investigators did not recover a handgun. The investigation will ultimately be reviewed by the Chief of Police, Office of the Inspector General, and Board of Police Commissioners for compliance with the department’s use-of-force policy.

motorCyClIst kIlled In northrIdge CollIsIon SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA -- On Friday, March 1, 2013, around 7:30 a.m., Valley Traffic Division officers were called to investigate a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Roscoe Boulevard, at Yarmouth Avenue, in the community of Northridge. The preliminary investigation shows the collision occurred when 37-year-old Francisco Juarez was driving a 2006 Ford van westbound on Roscoe Boulevard. Juarez attempted to make a left turn to southbound Yarmouth Avenue and crossed into the path of Jerramy Barrios’ 2003 Suzuki motorcycle that was traveling eastbound on Roscoe Boulevard. The collision that followed critically injured Barrios. Los Angeles City Fire paramedics transported Barrios to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Jerramy Barrios was a 37-year-old resident of Reseda. Juares was not injured in the collision.Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Detectives, Detective William Bustos at (818) 644-8021 or Officer Daniel Menesez at (818) 644-8062. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).

dea/lapd ConduCt massIVe West Coast oxyContIn sWeep

LOS ANGELES/SPOKANE, WA -- Early on the morning of Thursday, February 28, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Los Angeles Police Department, in conjunction with the Spokane Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF), led a large-scale enforcement action targeting a criminal organization spanning from Los Angeles to Eastern Washington. Hundreds of law enforcement officials, including federal agents and state and local officers executed 16 federal search warrants in Spokane, Washington, 30 in Los Angeles, California, and one in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. As a result, 41 subjects were taken into custody on federal charges including 12 in Spokane, one in Mountlake Terrace, and 28 in Los Angeles (two of the 28 were already in California State custody). Additionally, three subjects were arrested by LAPD pursuant to California State arrest warrants in a separate but related investigation.This enforcement action stems from a 32-count Federal Indictment that was handed down in the Eastern District of Washington in January, 2013. The Indictment charges numerous individuals with criminal violations relating to the distribution, possession and attempted possession of oxycodone hydrochloride, in violation of the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Some of the individuals

named in the Indictment face potential mandatory minimum sentences of 20 years in prison. In addition, the United States has filed a notice of criminal forfeiture seeking a money judgment in the amount of $20 million dollars, which amount is alleged to represent the amount of proceeds obtained as a result of the charged controlled substances offenses.Michael C. Ormsby, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington said: “The tireless dedication and extraordinary efforts of the law enforcement officers involved in all aspects of this wide-ranging investigation are commendable. Today’s enforcement action is an outstanding example of the robust and effective working partnership among Federal, state, and local law enforcement officers both here in the Eastern District of Washington and in Los Angeles.”“Members of this ring regularly circulate between Los Angeles and Spokane to fuel their customer’s insatiable appetite and pharmaceutical addiction,” said Seattle DEA Special Agent in Charge Matthew G. Barnes. “For too long, their web of destruction has fed upon, and profited from the misery of many Washingtonians, only to leave a surplus of illegally obtained pain killers and ruined lives in their wake. I would like to commend the ongoing cooperative efforts of our federal, state

and local partners to keep our communities safe.”“Today’s operation is another fine example of the outstanding partnerships that have been forged between agencies who are committed to ridding our communities of violent organized criminals who prey on our City” said Chief Charlie Beck.

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outstanding partnerships that have been forged between agencies

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communities of violent organized

criminals who prey on our City”

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“I am extremely proud of the Los Angeles Investigators who worked tirelessly on this case for the past year culminating in today’s arrests.”

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Community News & Events

st. patrICk’s day youth ConCertTARZANA, CA -- St. James Sunday Concerts is presenting a St. Patricks’ Day Youth Concert on Sunday, March 17 at 4:00 pm. The program will feature piano, cello and vocal students of Roger Wright and Claire Rydell playing music by Chopin, Bach, Vivaldi, Schumann, Schubert and a set of Irish songs. A portion of proceeds from the offering at this free concert will benefit Joshua’s Heart Foundation, established by eight year old Joshua Williams to “Stomp Out Hunger” in our local communities.St James Presbyterian Church is located at 19414 Ventura Blvd in Tarzana, 91356, near the Tampa exit. Admission is free, a voluntary offering will be taken.

los angeles audItIons for the x faCtor

season 3LOS ANGELES, CA -- The X Factor will be holding auditions in Los Angeles on March 6th at the Galen Center. This is an opportunity for all people 12 and over who want to be discovered for their singing talent. The X Factor is a search to find the best new solo artists and vocal groups in America, and one lucky winner will score a recording deal with Sony Music. If you can’t make it to the audition, you can also go online to www.thexfactorusa.com and submit a video audition.

free health Care reform semInar for BusIness oWners

Build WorkSource Center, Bolton & Co. and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation are presenting a free seminar for owners and managers of businesses with 50 or more employees. “Health Care Reform and Workers’ Compensation-What the Future Holds” will take place on Thursday, March 7 from 8:30 am to 10:45 am at Build WorkSource Center, 9207 Eton Ave. in Chatsworth. The seminar is an opportunity to access no-cost information and educational resources to help your company in today’s challenging market and the changing business environment of California. Key topics to be discussed include “Health Care Reform - What are your options?” and “Workers’ Compensation - What is happening in the marketplace?” Attendees can also get tax credit information and other resources from LAEDC’s Economic Development Business Assistance Toolkit. Please RSVP to Terry Ryan at tryan@boltonco.com or (626) 535-1471.

CIty of los angeles launChes neW WeBsIteLOS ANGELES, CA -- The City of Los Angeles has revamped its website, the all-new LACity.org. The most notable features of the site include:- Most requested services are automatically updated and filtered for the most common type of site visitor (e.g. resident, business owner, job seeker, visitor).- A consolidated calendar of events that is updated as the day goes by to show what events are upcoming.- Citywide Media feature where the site visitor can easily know what is live on the web or On Air on LA CityView 35 web and cable broadcast.- Latest tweets from any elected office or department and access to the last 10 tweets.- Links to all the social media outlets available by elected offices and departments.- Most popular council files based on number of times accessed.- Most recently posted business opportunities.- The site search not only gives what it finds on the website, but also video results of any searchable video.Did you know? The old City of LA website was featured in the article “Five Awful Official Websites of People Who Should Know Better” by Daniel O’Brien on the humor site Cracked.com.

neW serIes at parent Cafe VAN NUYS, CA -- The Parent Cafe Youth and Family Center at 6305 Woodman Avenue in Van Nuys is hosting a series of three get-togethers for parents on Wednesdays, March 6, 13 and 20 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Spanish- and English-speaking parents are welcome and a light breakfast will be provided. Free child care will also be provided for those 5 and under. Parents will learn how to make your family stronger, happier and able to overcome challenges, get to know other parents, learn how to take better care of yourself and your family, and build a strong relationship with each of your children. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve your seat, please call (818) 908-4999.

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ImmIgratIon laWVAN NUYS, CA -- Sober Link, a Van Nuys-based substance abuse and violence prevention program, is presenting an information forum on new changes in immigration law on Saturday, March 16 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Delano Park (indoors), 15100 Erwin St. in Van Nuys. The featured speaker will be Immigration Attorney Edgardo Quintanilla. Lunch will be provided. To register, please call Sober Link at (818) 623-0945.

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Travel tips of the week

BIkes and hIkes and a day In laBy Jean Strauber, Travel EditorLast week at the Valley Economic Alliance Business Expo held in Burbank, I met a representative of the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board who presented me with a copy of the 2013 Winter/Spring Guide to Los Angeles. With the cost of gasoline so high, this guide is useful for those of us who enjoy a day exploring but want to conserve their travel costs.Los Angeles is a destination unlike any other with its Downtown, trend-setting arts scenes, internationally-flavored neighborhoods, and the lifestyle and playground of the rich and famous. Here are some ways you can explore the City of Angels. A Day in LA Tours offers an all-day tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood that shows all sides of the city. In one day you’ll do everything from a trip through Malibu (or Venice, depending on the weather) and Santa Monica to LA’s most notable highlights including Griffith Park, Sunset Strip, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, The Grove and the best of stars’ homes. The tour is only $79 for adults; $69 for children. Another A Day in LA Tours’ exploration is the Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway PT tour. Your tour guide will lead you and your friends down the boardwalk from beach to shining beach. Only $79. For more information go to ADayinLATours.com.

Bikes and Hikes LA offers a eco-friendly way to see Los Angeles. Their bikes are top-notch and very comfortable, and the rides are moderate with some hills in the beginning. You’ll ride past more than 30 celebrity homes, along Route 66 and the Sunset Strip, take a walking tour of Greystone Mansion, ride through Beverly Hills and Bel-Air, the UCLA Japanese Gardens, Santa Monica Beach/Pier and

Venice Beach, where you will stop for lunch. Also featured are the Venice Canals, Muscle Beach, Skateboard Park, Pacific Design Center and the Hollywood Sign. The cost is $162.00 per person. The tour leaves at 10:00 am daily, but other departure times are available on request. Expect a 32-mile round-trip with lots of breaks. The tour starts at Bikes and Hikes LA’s from their shop in West Hollywood, 8743 Santa Monica Boulevard. For more information call (323) 796-8555 or visit bikesandhikesla.com.

(Continued from page 1) -- The goal of the whole journey is seeing the sunset up at the top, and then doing some world-class stargazing. I was very excited, as it would be my first time scaling a mountain, albeit in a four wheel drive vehicle. That is merely a technicality, and I can officially say I have been above the clouds on the top of the world, and the air is thin, and it was cold.When we got to the top of Mauna Kea, it was the late afternoon and the Hawaii sun was still out and shining. The second I got out, I began to feel lightheaded because of the lack of oxygen. Now I knew what the tour guide meant when she said to walk around slowly, and strictly no sudden bursts of running around or jumping jacks. It felt weird, and I got a bit loopy and pretended I was a people-eating dragon, sent to eat Joanne and only her, starting with her nose. I am kidding, but the thin air definitely has an effect, so be careful.This is one of the best spots in the world for stargazing, and the word has gotten out about that. There are international observatories sharing the top of the mountain with those of several universities from all over America, as well as the occasional amateur stargazer.So we hung out and watched the sunset from the top of the world. It was really quite amazing, and to be above the cloud line as the sun went down was great for picture taking and plain old just taking it all in at the very top of Mauna Kea. After the spectacular event of the sun setting, we drove down the mountain just a bit to start the hours and hours of stargazing. The tour guides bring high powered telescopes, and besides the numerous shooting stars we saw, I got to look at Saturn and her rings up close and personal. It really does look like all those pictures you see from NASA. There was no white light allowed for the entire time we were looking at stars, and we were all given red flashlights so our eyes could still see in the pitch blackness. When you look up, there are millions and millions of stars, and it is one of the most beautiful sights ever.We must have been there for an asteroid shower, because it was shooting star after shooting star. I felt like I was really quite lucky to get to witness such an event. We continued looking through the telescopes for a few hours, and saw amazing constellations. This really is a must-do if for the stargazing alone. They fed us cookies and coffee, and throughout the entire adventure I had the most excellent time. The vehicle dropped us off in Kona when it was all said and done, and we didn’t even get home too late. It is an experience I will never forget, and would do it again at the drop of a hat. Next time around, I would do some research and study the stars I was going to see, as it is one of the best places on the planet to stargaze. The next time you are on the Big Island, go watch the sunset and make a wish upon a star at the top of the world. It’s quite a thing to do. (For more information, please visit www.maunakea.com)

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-- golf Course of the Week --Waikoloa kings Course

THE BIG ISLAND, HAWAII -- Majestic Fairways Interspersed Throughout Ancient Lava Fields – It’s Been Likened to Playing Golf On The Moon! So you’ve played on the rugged links of Scotland, in the pristine deserts of Ari-zona and on the spectacular cliffs of the California coast, but have you ever played golf on the moon?On Hawaii’s Big Island, there are miles and miles of lava fields that stretch from the Kona-Keahole Airport for almost 30 miles up the Kona-Kohala Coast. Many Hawaiians consider this land sacred and powerful. Ac-cordingly, the Kings’ Trail, which runs through the heart of the lava from Kona, up the coast to Pu’ukohola Heiau, contains several areas which were most powerful and sa-cred of all.One of the most significant sites of all are the petroglyph fields which lay in the heart of Waikoloa Beach Resort. You’ll sense the power of the nature surrounding you, how special this place is, when you stand on one the tees looking at the vastness of these ancient lava fields. It is a very surreal experience, one that can not be found any-where else in the world. It is your only chance to experience it here at Waikoloa along the Kohala Coast of Hawaii.Designed by the world famous team of Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish the 7,074 yard Kings’ course meanders over and around the ancient black lava flow, and its wide, un-dulating fairways are framed by palm trees and vibrant flowers of Hawaii. The Kings’ Course plays inland towards the ancient mountain of Mauna Kea, ever present in the distance. The course is a strategic layout that requires a player to think his way around the course. Multiple tee placements, strategic lakes and challenging pot bunkers add complexity to the experience. The Par 5, 2nd hole ups the ante pretty quickly in your round. A straight away par five, with a lake up the entire length of the hole, framed by the majestic lava field behind it. Try to keep it too far right and your struggle with trees all the way to the green. (www.waikoloabeachgolf.com)

tef tee ContInues to amaze golfers eVeryWhereEvery golfer strives to hit longer, straighter tee shots. Hitting second shots from further down the fairway is critical to shooting lower scores. Sure “putt for dough” is ultimately important, but if you’re putting for bogies or worse because you didn’t carry the hazard or missed the fairway, your scores will never reach their maximum potential.TEF TEE™, the revolutionary new performance golf tee with its patent pending Teflon® coated head, continues to delight and amaze weekend warriors and professional golfers everywhere.With the top 30 point generators on the senior tour competing for the tour’s biggest prize, TEF TEE™ was trusted by well more than half of the field for great drives when they were needed the most, according to reports from the independent tour reps of Tee Direct Inc., makers of the innovative tees that deliver longer, straighter drives. 7 of the top 10, and 19 of the top 25 finishers relied on the tees with the superior driving performance.“We are completely overwhelmed by the response of the tour pros to our product,” said Greg MacKeen, inventor of the world’s only performance tees featuring Teflon® Technology. “The list of professionals on the PGA Tour™ and the Champions Tour™ who chose TEF TEE™ as a critical part of their performance equipment reads like a who’s who in the world of golf. Having amassed a combined career total of over 1100 victories, including 75 majors, these Great Players know what it takes to win.”“To put our results in perspective,” continued Mr. MacKeen, “if you compare TEF TEE™ usage to the two most visible hot trends in golf today, we had more players using our tees than used white drivers or long putters.”Great Players know that TEF TEE™ delivers Greater Performance three ways:1. Greater Distance & Accuracy thanks to our patent pending Teflon® technology which results in the lowest friction between the tee and the ball, allowing more efficient transfer of energy from the club to the ball. In head to head robotic tests with the market leading three pronged tees, Golf Laboratories Inc proved TEF TEE™ out-drove the category leader by 2.5 yards, and they outdistance traditional wood tees by an additional 4 yards.2. Greater Playability because the 6 prongs make it easier to balance the ball and the rigid shank inserts easily into even the hardest ground.3. Greater Value because a single tee often last 5-6 rounds, or 15-20 times as long as wood tees, which also helps keep the courses litter free.The validation of TEF TEE™ as an essential piece of performance enhancing equipment in an unprecedented number of touring pro’s bags has changed that dynamic of the performance tee category. Pro-Shops dedicated to helping their customers improve their game are now choosing to carry the tee that helps their clients play better.Making the decision to carry performance tees is a win/win/win for the on-course shop:• Win #1 – they help their members drive the ball longer and straighter and elevate the shops image as a provider of innovative products and ways to play better golf.• Win #2 – every tee they sell reduces as many as15 the number of tees they giveaway, so operating expenses are decreased while revenues are increased.• Win #3 – since TEF TEE™ brand tees are incredibly durable, often lasting 5 or 6 rounds, unsightly tee litter is also significantly eliminated, reducing operating costs.Join the movement to TEF TEE™ — The Fastest Growing Tee on Tour by calling your preferred golf accessory distributor. If they don’t carry TEF TEE™ call 1-800-334-5143 for a distributor near you. (For more info go to www.teftee.com)Tee Direct Inc. is America’s second largest provider of golf tees, servicing the retail, golf shop and printing segments of the market thru regional golf accessory distributors by providing innovative, high quality tees at the best prices.

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Congressman sherman honored for support of affordaBle housIng and homeoWnershIp preserVatIonCANOGA PARK, CA -- On Wednesday, February 20, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, received the “Friend of Affordable Housing Award” from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco for his long-standing support of affordable housing and preserving and increasing homeownership opportunities in the San Fernando Valley. Sherman also helped announce the recipients of the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) funding competition. “I am pleased with this honor and the partnership we have developed over the years to create much-needed affordable housing for low-income residents and veterans with families. For nearly a decade, I have worked with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and other partners to help increase and preserve homeownership opportunities for hundreds of Valley families,” said Congressman Sherman. During his tenure in Congress, Sherman has been a strong advocate for legislation that increases affordable housing, advances homeownership opportunities and protects the housing market. He has also helped Valley families avoid foreclosure through his constituent services program and foreclosure prevention workshops. The ceremony took place at New Economics for Women’s Tierra del Sol community, which received a $595,000 AHP award from the Bank in 2000. The development features 119 units of affordable housing, a K-5 charter school, the Dennis P. Zine Community Center and space for nonprofit service organizations.Sherman also helped announce the results of the Affordable Housing Program funding competition. In 2012, FHLBank of San Francisco awarded $35 million in grants through dozens of member financial institutions. The funds will support 72 projects that will create or preserve nearly 3,600 units of affordable housing in 11 states, including 927 units in Los Angeles County and a 12-unit housing development under construction by Habitat for Humanity-San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys in Sylmar for veterans with families. “We applaud Rep. Sherman for his efforts to expand housing opportunities for working families during his time in Congress,” said Lawrence H. Parks, Senior Vice President of Legislative and External Affairs at FHLBank of San Francisco. (Continued on page 9...)

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Proposed Excise Tax Rate Change Effective July 1, 2013SACRAMENTO, CA -- State laws enacted in 2010 created a new tax structure for gasoline and mandated the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) to adjust the state gasoline excise tax rate by March 1 of each year. This rate adjustment ensures the overall state taxes consumers pay at the pump remain the same as they would have been under the prior tax structure.At its Thursday, February 28, 2013 meeting in Culver City, the BOE discussed the proposed adjustment for July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. The rate will take effect July 1, 2013.Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill x8 6, Ch. 11, and Senate Bill 70, Ch. 9 in March 2010. This

legislation lowered the sales and use tax rate on gasoline and increased the excise tax rate on July 1, 2010. The laws require the annual sales and excise taxes paid on gasoline to remain revenue neutral. It also mandated the BOE to adjust the excise tax rate by March 1 of each year in order to ensure revenue neutrality, as reflected in

the graphic above.Proposition 30’s quarter percent tax increase does not apply to gasoline purchases and does not affect this computation. Gasoline sales tax revenues fund local government programs, while the state excise tax on gasoline funds highway and mass transit projects throughout California.

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(...Continued from page 8)“We are pleased to make these grants available to expand the supply of affordable housing and give families and individuals more housing options. At a time when it is very difficult for community developers to finance affordable housing projects, our AHP grants are making a difference by helping to fill the void.” FHLBank of San Francisco’s Friend of Affordable Housing Award is presented annually to a valued supporter of affordable housing in the region and throughout the nation. The Affordable Housing Program provides grants to support the creation of rental or homeownership opportunities for lower-income households.

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