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Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. To see sponsored ads, please enable JavaScript. MONTEREY PARK, Calif. - The 2025 3C2A Women's Wrestling State Championship came down to two teams as the Cerritos Falcons led Mt. San Antonio Mounties by 21.5 teams points (206-184.5) before the finals began. Although Mt. SAC closed the gap by picking up 27 points in the finals, the Falcons managed to hold onto their lead, taking home the title to complete the elusive three-peat. Vida Beckel (160lbs), Kinsey Konrad (180lbs), Raven Ross (207lbs) and Eniekeye Osede (235lbs) all put on dominant performances to win their brackets and lead Cerritos to another championship. The runner up Mounties were led by Mackenzie Muniz (117lbs), Jasmine Macias (131lbs), Leilani Lazaro (124lbs) and Alexis Jimenez (145 lbs) as well as Tehya Ledesma (138lbs), who provided the most exciting moment of the night as she came back from an 8-0 deficit to pin her opponent in the championship round. In addition, Mt. SAC saw its staff voted as the Assistant Coaching Staff of the Year while Berenice Chihuahua (131lbs) earned the trophy for the most falls in the tournament with three in 3:22 minutes of action while But for Cerritos, depth was key as the quality of their wrestlers throughout the tournament shined and pushed them over the top, finishing with seven All-Americans who racked up points but did not win championships. The Falcons finished with 232.0 while Mt. SAC earned 211.5. After winning his third consecutive championship, Cerritos College Head Coach Dustin Kirk was just focused on the continued growth of the sport and giving women an opportunity to do what they love. "Women's wrestling is the fastest growing sport in the country right now, and it shows," Kirk said. "The Women's Wrestling Coaches Association is doing a really good job of getting women out there and it's good to see a first year like Skyline, taking third place and growing." As Coach Kirk mentioned, Skyline took the tournament by storm in their first official season. The Trojans had one state champion in Graciela Caro (103lbs) and two other All-Americans that scored the majority of their 101.5 points. Sacramento City finished in fourth place at 81 points thanks to having seven wrestlers earn podium finishes with one All-American in Karissa McDaniel (103lbs). The Delta Mustangs were led by their lone champion Samira Mason (110lbs), who not only took home an individual championship but was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. Delta ended in a tie for fifth overall with 67.5 points. Palomar earned a top five finish with six members of their team getting podium spots while Maleah Ballejos (117lbs) worked her way to All-American status. 3C2A WOMEN'S WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1st Place Match - Graciela Caro (Skyline), Fr. over Celia Esquivel (Bakersfield College), Fr. (TF-1.5 3:24 (11-0)) 3rd Place Match - Karissa McDaniel (Sacramento City College), Fr. over Luciana Frazao (Palomar College), Fr. (Fall 0:57) 5th Place Match - Darci Chiu (Cerritos College) 4-2, over Jenelle Gozun (Mt. San Antonio College), Fr. (Fall 2:49) 7th Place Match - Emily Palacios (Santa Ana College), Fr. over Star Aragon Sotello (Palomar College), Fr. (Dec 19-10) 1st Place Match - Samira Mason (Delta), So. over Megan Sognefest (Cerritos College), (TF-1.5 2:52 (10-0)) 3rd Place Match - Tiffany Yanagi (Mt. San Antonio College), Fr. over Leslie De Anda (Bakersfield College), So. (Fall 2:05) 5th Place Match - Ciara Hawkins (Santa Ana College), Fr. over Anika Del Castillo (Mt. San Antonio College), So. (Fall 2:54) 7th Place Match - Alexana Flood (Skyline), Fr. over Sabrina Garcia (Cerritos College)(Fall 1:52) 1st Place Match - Mackenzie Muniz (Mt. San Antonio College), Fr. over Lailanie Vongnakhone (Fresno City College), Fr. (TF-1.5 3:00 (10-0)) 3rd Place Match - Maleah Ballejos (Palomar College), Fr. over Andrea Gonzalez (Sacramento City College), Fr. (Fall 1:07) 5th Place Match - Vivian Nguyen (Cerritos College) over Evelin Cerda (Santa Rosa College), Fr. (Fall 4:09) 7th Place Match - Mollie Jimenez (East Los Angeles College), So. over Ivana Boulter (Palomar College), Fr. (Fall 1:50) 1st Place Match - Leilani Lazaro (Mt. San Antonio College), So. over Haely Lemus (East Los Angeles College), Fr. (TF-1.5 4:03 (14-4)) 3rd Place Match - Ayten Elbarbary (Cuesta), Fr. over Kendall Chapman (Mt. San Antonio College), Fr. (Dec 9-0) 5th Place Match - Alexandra Gallardo (Cerritos College) over Denise Figueroa (Cerritos College), (Inj. 0:00) 7th Place Match - Shelby Banovitz (Sacramento City College), Fr. over Lily Bossoletti (Moorpark), Fr. (Dec 12-8) 1st Place Match - Jasmine Macias (Mt. San Antonio College), Fr. over Rontaysia Payne (Cerritos College), (Fall 0:44) 3rd Place Match - Valerie Godina (Cerritos College) over Ashlee Gutierrez (Sacramento City College), Fr. (TF-1.5 4:29 (12-1)) 5th Place Match - Zitlali Sarmiento (Mt. San Antonio College), RS Fr. over Berenice Chihuahua (Mt. San Antonio College), Fr. (Fall 2:31) 7th Place Match - Aubree Koreen (Cuesta), Fr. over Sierra Whaling (Sacramento City College), So. (TF-1.5 2:45 (10-0)) 1st Place Match - Tehya Ledesma (Mt. San Antonio College), Fr. over Jaylene Martinez (Cerritos College) (Fall 3:37) 3rd Place Match - Arianna McPicke (Skyline), So. over Alondra Juarez (Lassen), Fr. (Fall 1:11) 5th Place Match - Surray McNutt (Cuesta), Fr. over Anya Rodriguez (Palomar College), RS So. (Dec 9-8) 7th Place Match - Mattrina Ifopo Aisea (Santa Ana College), Fr. over Jazmin Segura (Santa Ana College), So. (Dec 7-0) 1st Place Match - Alexis Jimenez (Mt. San Antonio College), Fr. over Samantha Pina (Cerritos College)(Dec 9-1) 3rd Place Match - Saquoia Dubuque (Cerritos College) over Jasmine Vo (Santa Rosa College), Fr. (Fall 3:34) 5th Place Match - Piper Lalli (Cuesta), Fr. over Casey Otero (Cerritos College) (Fall 1:07) 7th Place Match - Bella Arredondo (East Los Angeles College), Fr. over Shannon Clearly (Skyline), Fr. (Fall 2:45) 1st Place Match - Vida Beckel (Cerritos College) 4-0, over Alejandra Ochoa (Delta), Fr. (Fall 0:42) 3rd Place Match - Annette Beltran (Skyline), Fr. over Jamie Micallef (Skyline), Fr. (Dec 7-7) 5th Place Match - Melanie Levi Burrell (Santa Ana College), Fr. over Ximena Romero (Cerritos College) (M. For.) 7th Place Match - Lyla Kondrashoff (Santa Rosa College), Fr. over Nyomi Mesa (Mt. San Antonio College), Fr. (For.) 1st Place Match - Kinsey Konrad (Cerritos College) over Analize Lopez (Cerritos College) (Fall 1:33) 3rd Place Match - Shanaria Killebrew (Bakersfield College), Fr. over Andrea Vidrio Majano (Mt. San Antonio College), Fr. (Fall 2:00) 5th Place Match - Isabella Pacheco (Cerritos College) over Blanca Aleman (Fresno City College), Fr. (Fall 2:41) 7th Place Match - Paula Aguilar (Sacramento City College), Fr. over Jennifer Contreras (East Los Angeles College), So. (For.) 1st Place Match - Raven Ross (Cerritos College) over Isabel Zepeda (Delta), So. (Dec 4-2) 3rd Place Match - Savannah Etheridge (Victor Valley), Fr. over Brianna Macias (Mt. San Antonio College), So. (Fall 0:50) 5th Place Match - Honey Orduno (Palomar College), Fr. over Alia Vunipola (Skyline), So. (Fall 0:45) 7th Place Match - Grace Mercado (Sacramento City College), Fr. over Paula Gavina (Santa Ana College), So. (Dec 10-3) 1st Place Match - Eniekeye Osede (Cerritos College) over Itzia Rivera (Santa Ana College), So. (Dec 5-0) 3rd Place Match - Behnaz Agahzade (East Los Angeles College), Fr. over Keyscha Rodriguez (Cerritos College) (TF-1.5 4:39 (13-3)) 5th Place Match - Illiana Serrano (Lassen), Fr. 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It has a rich history in the Philippines and, in recent years, has surged in the United States for its rich UbeFest started as a small pop-up event in Long Beach in 2021 with the help of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn and several other sponsors The free event will take place on April 26 at Don Knabe Park in Cerritos from 10 a.m "Come get your fill of ube-themed treats and enjoy this celebration of Filipino cuisine arts and cultural heritage," Supervisor Hahn said in a statement last week storytelling events and Filipino-inspired crafts Organizers are also setting up an Ube Egg Hunt from noon to 3 p.m But spots are limited and anyone looking to participate should arrive early to register Los Cerritos Elementary School turns 100 years old on Friday and the community is invited to join the centennial celebration on campus grounds The anniversary was brought to attention by a classroom of precocious third graders who did a project on the history of their school last year and discovered it would be turning 100 years old in 2025 we all wanted to celebrate,” said Los Cerritos Elementary School Principal Liseeth Ramos we get a great turnout […] so that we can just walk down memory lane and hear from one another.” The centennial celebration will be the last opportunity the public has to explore the campus before it undergoes renovations next year which will take place from June 2025 to August 2026 The renovations will include upgraded windows central air conditioning in all the classrooms the board of the former Cerritos School District and local resident Mrs Bixby bought two acres of land next to Los Cerritos Park and built a two-room schoolhouse of stucco and concrete according to the book “Long Beach’s Los Cerritos” by local historian Geraldine Knatz the Long Beach Earthquake destroyed most of the original schoolhouse forcing teachers to hold classes in tents and bungalows until the current school was built Ramos has been principal at Los Cerritos Elementary for five years and said during that time some of the biggest changes on campus have occurred in its garden which is in the process of being revitalized A local parent/architect helped develop a new layout for the garden and the school is currently fundraising to complete it and we did lessons with the chickens,” Ramos said were able to burrow and feast on some of the chickens We had to reconfigure and to think about how we can restructure our garden space so that we can avoid things from coming and eating the produce that is being grown in the garden.” Long-time residents and former alumni may remember the campus would remain open to the public after-hours with neighbors visiting the garden or using the playground While a fence was constructed years ago for student safety the local community remains a vital part of the student experience our community is very much connected,” Ramos said “[…] Even though we’re kind of a hidden gem everyone still knows and is here for one another we have community members that come and say The centennial celebration will take place at Los Cerritos Elementary School Visitors will be able to look through past yearbooks and memorabilia in the library and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Asian Journal News The Filipino-American Community Newspaper Since 1991 as LA County’s first and largest UbeFest is set to make history at Don Knabe Park in Cerritos This momentous occasion is shaping up to be one of LA County’s biggest cultural and business initiatives of the year expected to draw over 10,000 attendees and showcase more than 100 vendors featuring not only ube-themed delights but a rich celebration of Filipino cuisine While UbeFest began as a tribute to the beloved purple yam this upcoming festival is much more than a food event featuring an array of Filipino food vendors and live entertainment that celebrates both traditional and modern Filipino artistry It’s a festival where heritage meets community and where everyone—Filipino or not—can come to experience the warmth and vibrancy of Filipino culture UbeFest was first introduced to the Southern California pop-up scene in Long Beach in October 2021 With just a handful of vendors offering ube-centric treats drawing three-hour lines and selling out across the board The overwhelming response led James to expand UbeFest beyond California and even as part of Indianapolis’ Spark Fest But James’ vision for UbeFest has always been more than purple treats It’s rooted in his passion to promote Filipino heritage can come together and enjoy the best of the Filipino experience with a bold dream of expanding UbeFest into something truly monumental for LA County James turned to someone he knew would believe in the vision: Cerritos Councilmember and Special Assistant to LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn a dedicated public servant and lifelong advocate of the Filipino American community has long been at the forefront of efforts to elevate local businesses and amplify the voices of underrepresented communities Her commitment to inclusivity and her deep ties to Cerritos’ diverse population made her the perfect partner in championing this initiative Seeing the potential of UbeFest not just as a local event but as a cultural milestone for LA County She understood the importance of bringing communities together through celebration and saw in UbeFest a powerful vehicle to do just that and belief in the Filipino American community became instrumental in bringing this vision to life Recognizing the outstanding impact and momentum of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Cerritos (FAC3) Lynda reached out to the organization’s leadership team in late 2024 under the direction of the officers Ellen Rodriguez-Swing FAC3 had already been making waves in the Gateway Cities through meaningful programs and FAC3’s leadership—a dynamic organizing team was formed And what started as a local pop-up just three years ago has now evolved into a county-backed cultural celebration unlike any other UbeFest 2025 will run from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM closing just in time to lead into the City of Cerritos’ anniversary celebration making it a day of back-to-back festivities celebrating culture To become part of LA County’s historic UbeFest 2025—whether as a vendor, volunteer, or for other event-related inquiries—please contact James Oreste at 562-607-4660 or connect via Instagram at @longbeachubefest please contact Ellen Rodriguez-Swing at 310-800-6997 Stay informed on the latest in credit union news and community Sign in to save articles for later and to follow authors and companies LBS Financial Credit Union delivered over 490 personal hygiene supplies and wish list items to Long Beach City College Viking Vault and Cerritos College Falcon’s Nest as part of their annual Hygiene Drive The Credit Union purchased thousands of dollars of items on each school’s wish list and also held a hygiene supply drive with employees of the Credit Union during the month of February the Credit Union delivered items like body wash toothpaste and other necessities crucial for maintaining overall good health “LBS Financial’s commitment has allowed us to enhance our capacity of students served at the Falcon’s Nest,” said Falcon’s Nest Program Facilitator “We are honored to collaborate with LBS Financial Credit Union and look forward to continuing this impactful partnership and to continue to make a difference in the lives of students at Cerritos College.” “We have an average of 2,400 weekly visits to our on-campus pantry called the Viking Vault Hygiene are some of the most requested items that our students ask for because of the cost and our hygiene supplies rely solely on the donations we receive so we do not always have them in stock,” said Director “The large and generous hygiene donation from the LBS Financial Credit Union has helped close a gap by keeping our shelves stocked and helping us meet the needs of our students.” This marks LBS Financial Credit Union's second year of contributing hygiene supplies to the Long Beach City College Viking Vault and third year of supporting the Cerritos College Falcon's Nest with similar donations LBCC’s Viking Vault and Cerritos’ College’s Falcon’s Nest are focused on providing students on campus who are in need with access to food and basic needs items California schools spend millions on police officers What California can learn from Texas about bilingual education Are California schools becoming more vulnerable to measles Pandemic-era push to ‘build solutions’ must continue How earning a college degree put four California men on a path from prison to new lives | Documentary  Patrick Acuña’s journey from prison to UC Irvine | Video rising risk: Vaccination rates down in California Five Years Later: Covid’s Lasting Impact on Education Calling the cops: Policing in California schools Black teachers: How to recruit them and make them stay Lessons in Higher Education: California and Beyond Five years after Covid: Innovations that are driving results A college degree or certificate is a proven pathway to higher earnings, job stability and economic mobility. Yet, nearly half of California’s adults have not pursued higher education due to barriers like cost rigid schedules and a lack of local options California set an ambitious goal: By 2030 70% of working-age adults should hold a college degree or certificate instead of making it easier to achieve this public universities are blocking one of the most promising solutions — community college bachelor’s degree programs Cerritos College is leading the way with its first-of-its-kind field ironworker supervisor bachelor’s degree which was developed with the California Field Ironworkers The program creates a direct path from apprenticeship to high-paying supervisory roles it offers flexible online coursework that fits the schedules of full-time ironworkers With over 1,300 supervisor job openings annually in Los Angeles County alone, this program helps close critical workforce gaps while fostering regional social and economic mobility. First-line supervisors with a bachelor’s degree earn an average of $34,000 more in their annual salary than those with a high school diploma or associate degree At under $11,000 in total tuition costs — less than half the price of even the most affordable public universities our students can recoup their investment in as little as four months making this program a powerful tool for upward mobility defied societal expectations to pursue a career in construction. While balancing work Rocio gained the training and resources to grow her career in ironworks through the field ironworker apprenticeship program at Cerritos College She aims to earn a bachelor’s degree in ironworker supervision once the program receives full approval giving her a chance to advance into a supervisory role Community college bachelor’s degrees are game-changers especially for underrepresented communities 73% of students in the ironworker apprenticeship program come from diverse backgrounds and active recruitment efforts are bringing more women into this historically male-dominated field These programs don’t just increase wages; they provide economic mobility by helping workers build stability and lift their families into greater financial security particularly within the CSU system. Despite meeting workforce demands and serving students who might not otherwise pursue a four-year degree these programs face unnecessary roadblocks The final approval ultimately rests with the California Community Colleges board of governors but these initiatives risk being delayed indefinitely without broader policy support California cannot rely on four-year universities alone to meet its growing workforce needs Expanding community college bachelor’s degree programs will strengthen industries create more opportunities and solidify California’s leadership in workforce innovation industry leaders and educators to support these programs and invest in the future of our state Jose Fierro is the president/superintendent of Cerritos College in Norwalk Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County The opinions in this commentary are those of the author. 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Click here for EdSource's Comments Policy This is the correct approach to making education more accessible and less elitist We also need to offer remedial math once again That combination of Bachelors degree availability and remedial math availability will create a golden age for STEM education in California While it’s understandable that the CSU system doesn’t want its funding to be in danger the reality is that many working people would benefit from the option to work towards a bachelor’s at their nearest community college The CSU system may be great for most students but the community college system is unmatched for adult/continuing education and it only makes sense that bachelor’s degrees would be a part of that California must force community colleges to comply with state law Compliance must start with treating part-time faculty (Adjuncts) like human beings Currently districts are violating minimum wage laws and stealing the majority of wages from part-time faculty Adjuncts are not exempt employees and must be paid for all hours worked (Ca In addition to violating wage and hour regulations districts are ignoring pay-parity laws passed in the early 2000s and bypassing administrative spending caps none employing the requisite number of full-time faculty Maybe we should stop fraud and abuse at California’s community colleges before advocating for bachelor degree programs Championing human rights within the community colleges while rooting out those who have historically denied equal protection to those they hold powerless should be the priority… if you believe Adjuncts are people I wholeheartedly agree with Jose Fierro’s commentary I teach in an adult education program which provides educational opportunities to people who need a good economical way to achieve their education goals Bachelor’s degrees offered at our local community colleges would allow my students and others to obtain their degrees without being in debt the rest of their lives due to student loans Many school district contracts regarding school resource officers don’t detail officers’ role in routine disciplinary matters There are at least two ongoing court cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct against former school resource officers in California Many districts pay millions each year to put officers on campuses with little oversight from school boards It can be a big challenge to pay for resource officers a grant funded by a tax on cannabis pays for two resource officers to cover several widely spaced school districts Stay ahead of the latest developments on education in California and nationally from early childhood to college and beyond Sign up for EdSource’s no-cost daily email SPOILER WARNING: This interview contains story details and plot points for Star Trek: Lower Decks' fifth season finale StarTrek.com's post-mortem with your favorite featured talent from the latest Star Trek episodes The epic conclusion of Star Trek: Lower Decks shook things up with our favorite crew aboard the U.S.S As Officer Brad Boimler states in his log in the finale's third act "Now that the rift is a permanently open portal to other quantum realities Starfleet considers it a gateway to a whole new frontier The increased tachyon density means no modern starbase can be stationed nearby there's one with older systems that aren't affected — Starbase 80 The mission: explore strange new realities with a little help from some familiar friends but when it comes to exploring the multiverse Starfleet wanted their best to supervise missions going into the rift." StarTrek.com had the opportunity to speak to series creator and showrunner Mike McMahan as well as the Cerritos crew Tawny Newsome (Beckett Mariner) and Jerry O'Connell (Jack Ransom) about the changes The mother-daughter duo had to this season Captain Freeman accepts her alternate timeline's fate of running SB 80 as her own by choosing to the post herself As she bids farewell to her crew in the Cerritos shuttle hangar I'm proud to say you don't need me It's my turn to go on an adventure." she equates Freeman's choice and experience to a normal scenario parents go through all the time "It's like when you become an empty nester and you now start to feel like it's not like you're not available to them but it's what do I do with the rest of my life?' And that's there she is." "She's making a choice of what am I going to do with the rest of my life to keep me as interested in life as interested in my career," continues Lewis "And I'm confident that the kids are going to be okay I'm going to be calling them to make sure they're okay there's still going to be a good bit of engagement between her and what used to be her unruly teenaged kids." it's this bunch — a Cali-class ship — that's responsible for saving the multiverse "I knew we could do it all along," states Lewis "There was never a doubt in my mind." "It's a fitting end to this chapter of Lower Decks terrible place that it looks like from the outside especially in Star Trek where so much about Trek is the best of the best of the best It's really important to have some room and some permission for places that need a little bit more support and therefore for people that need a little bit more support I love Captain Freeman and I love Dawnn Lewis I really wanted to shake stuff up a little bit Her character's relationship with Mariner had gotten to a place where it felt like they were working so well together and we were not finding as many story opportunities there's another family member of hers that we haven't seen her spending a ton of time with and it would be really nice if she and her husband had a pseudo-Deep Space 9 Captain Freeman will have a worthy crew with her on Starbase 80 she'll be joined by William Boimler's Anaximander team which includes alternate versions of T'Pol "Also because Carol had earned across the series that she's not some fuckup and that you want to reward both the audience and the character for new challenges with that kind of stuff It felt like a natural thing that happens when you're in your 20s and 30s and you don't get to be around your folks anymore That's going to be interesting for Mariner as well that her mom isn't there to be a sounding board for that kind of stuff and it felt like a thing that could happen in a finale or a pilot in an interesting way but I also was like being a little scared of it makes me feel like it's worth doing "It's going to be very interesting to see who ends up being the quote "There are lot of big personalities in that group so it'll be very interesting who falls into what lane and how those personalities adapt I'm putting that out into the universe it's going to be really exciting to see how all of us fare in these new environments and in these new roles." On passing the mantle to her first officer Jack Ransom It's everybody recognizing everybody has strengths when you grow up together where these folks have been so you see how far they have come and you've come up together and you have each other's backs I think that that's a great life lesson which is really powerful in the way Mike McMahon writes and has developed our character arcs and the way he's developed the show he was thrilled by Ransom's promotion noting how much it means to him in his own personal life Mike McMahan really labored over this finale I just want everyone watching this to know before you write something about Mike McMahan on Reddit or on a message board he breathes Star Trek and Starfleet." "I am personally so excited to talk to you about the finale of Lower Decks because my wife [Rebecca Romijn] is Number One in Strange New Worlds," says O'Connell because when the finale comes out of Lower Decks I'm going to watch it with her." I'm going to be watching it with my wife and I'm just going to tap her on the knee," laughs O'Connell I'm going to step over it Riker-style I'm going to sit down and I'm going to tap my wife and my wife is going to look at me and I'm going to go I'm the captain now.' I'm going to say that to my wife." I want to thank you for getting me to outrank my wife in my house You have no idea how much this means to me to live my life with a Starfleet code and ethics "What a great end for Ransom here," echoes Tawny Newsome "What a great launch of the rest of his career we started seeing Ransom's real potential as a leader And he went from just being a little bit of a joke People would kind of clown on to seeing that he's actually a really full character 'Corny is not a crime.' So he can be corny and he can still be a really fantastic captain And seeing him get to lead in that way I think is really cool." it's such a special episode that I get to be the captain," states O'Connell "It's just such a fitting end for my character I think it's just fitting how it's all about characters evolving and it's great that the Lower Deckers get to come up and be Number Ones as well." Every Starfleet has their own signature command callout and Captain Ransom has one that Mariner and Boimler really despise "Engage the core," laughs O'Connell "It's so fun seeing Mike McMahan and all the other writers on Lower Decks coming up with catchphrases It should almost be a game that all Star Trek fans play it's so fun coming up with catchphrases if you're a captain Pike has 'Hit it.' 'Burn it.' We came up with so many 'Rip it.' 'Light them up.' 'We are in some stardust.' 'Kick it.' Really "Thanks for all your support for these last five seasons," concludes O'Connell Ransom knows who exactly he wants on the Bridge with him Captain Ransom selects both Boimler and Mariner to be co-provisional first officers "Having him choose Mariner and Boimler to co-support him as XOs is such a great choice because we've been building since the beginning that they are best together," states Newsome but they're kind of these two halves that fit together perfectly And I think make a really great officer." "The whole Cerritos crew is stacked with amazing officers." Surprising her friends "Nobody on the Cerritos is even close to perfect We're a mishmash of people and various creatures that don't fit in anywhere else We believe in the mission and in each other which is why I know we're going to be okay and that's the heart of every Star Trek show But it's nice to just hear it said out loud It's nice to hear it really celebrated and I think that's what's needed in a good science officer So I love that symmetry and I love Rutherford realizing that he's enough on his own It's a very high-tech show about the future but at the core of it's about what it means to be human." Christine Dinh (she/her) is the managing editor for StarTrek.com She’s traded the Multiverse for helming this Federation Starship Star Trek: Lower Decks streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S and is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel The series will also be available to stream on Paramount+ in the UK COVID-19 Resources. Read more! CERRITOS – The Cerritos City Council on Thursday approved the  hiring of Cynthia Nava as City Clerk.  who brings 22 years of administrative experience in city government was selected following a search from an independent firm retained by the council She had been Acting City Clerk since the retirement of Vida Barone in September.   “The Cerritos City Council is pleased to approve the hiring of Cynthia Nava to lead the City  Clerk’s Office,” said Cerritos Mayor Naresh Solanki we’d like to express our  gratitude for her service these past several months as Acting City Clerk and throughout her  career with the City.”   Nava first joined the City of Cerritos in 2002 in the Building and Safety Division She advanced  through the organization supporting the Recreation Services Division before joining the City  Clerk’s Office in 2018.  Nava received her bachelor’s degree from California State University where she also  received a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential She holds a master’s degree in Public  Administration from California State University “I would like to share my sincere thanks to the Cerritos City Council for this appointment and  their support of the City Clerk’s Office,” said Nava “I’m also appreciative of the guidance and  collaboration through the City Manager’s Office and all departments during this transition excited to continue working alongside our staff residents and government partners to build  upon the strong foundation laid by my predecessor and enhance our service to the Cerritos  community.”  “We are excited to grow our partnership with Mrs who has demonstrated strong  leadership and teamwork qualities during her tenure with the City,” said City  Manager Robert A “The City Clerk plays a vital role to ensuring the effective  implementation of governance proceedings Nava’s continued  efforts in this role.”   Under the city’s charter and governing documents the City Council directly hires the City  Manager Copyright © 2023 The Downey Patriot Newspaper CA — As the 2025 Cerritos City Council elections approach Mark Pulido’s campaign continues to gain momentum fueled by his decades of experience in public service and his longstanding commitment to the Cerritos community Having served as mayor for two terms and spent a decade on the ABC Unified School District Board Pulido remains focused on addressing the city’s future while honoring the successes of the past With over 50 years of residence in Cerritos Pulido is deeply familiar with the city’s challenges and opportunities His ongoing campaign is grounded in his proven track record of leadership and his dedication to sustainable development Pulido’s experience and vision are helping him garner significant support across the city Mark Pulido’s career in public service began with his work on the ABC Unified School District Board His time on the board was marked by a commitment to educational excellence and financial integrity Transitioning to the Cerritos City Council in 2011 Pulido’s leadership as mayor focused on improving public infrastructure His tenure as mayor saw significant achievements maintaining the lowest emergency response times in Los Angeles County and overseeing key developments like the renovation of Cerritos Auto Square and the opening of new businesses like 85°C Bakery and In-N-Out He also prioritized neighborhood improvements overseeing street and sidewalk repairs and park upgrades Pulido’s ongoing focus is on sustainable development and preserving the quality of life in Cerritos His goal is to ensure that growth is managed responsibly balancing the city’s progress with the needs of its residents A Vision for Sustainable Growth and Stronger Infrastructure Pulido’s platform emphasizes the importance of sustainable growth and infrastructure improvements Pulido is committed to ensuring that the city’s expansion aligns with its community values His vision includes environmentally conscious development and improved public transportation to accommodate the city’s increasing population His campaign also focuses on ensuring that the infrastructure can keep pace with Cerritos’ growth making sure the city remains an excellent place to live while improving transportation Pulido’s plan includes furthering the city’s economic growth by supporting local businesses and attracting new ones all while ensuring that the city remains a great place for families to live Prioritizing Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvements Public safety has always been a cornerstone of Pulido’s leadership His time as mayor was marked by a focus on reducing crime and enhancing the city’s emergency services His commitment to these values continues to drive his campaign with a focus on maintaining low crime rates and continuing the city’s high-level emergency response times Pulido’s vision includes continued improvements to Cerritos’ streets From upgrading playgrounds and courts to ensuring the upkeep of thousands of city trees his leadership has always centered on creating a welcoming Fostering Diversity and Community Engagement A key element of Pulido’s platform is inclusivity and Pulido’s campaign reflects his commitment to ensuring that all voices are heard in the city’s governance His inclusive leadership style is one of the reasons he remains a respected figure in the community Pulido has long been a champion of community engagement working to foster strong connections across Cerritos’ diverse neighborhoods He remains dedicated to ensuring that all residents As Pulido’s campaign continues to build momentum his focus remains on ensuring Cerritos remains a city where families Pulido is ready to continue his work as a city leader For more details on Mark Pulido’s ongoing campaign and his vision for Cerritos, visit markpulido.com CERRITOS, Calif., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerritos Auto Square Car shoppers in Southern California now have free access to concierge representatives that will help them find the right car answer questions about financing and trading in vehicles "We know buying a car is a lot of work and often an uphill battle and many people don't have the time to sort through hundreds of car pages and reviews," said Reed Amiri many don't have someone on their side to help which is why we created the Concierge Department." This free breakthrough service is unique because concierge representatives will never apply sales pressure and callers are not obligated to purchase a car It is a public service paid for by Cerritos Auto Square When car shoppers find a car they're interested in the concierge representative personally introduces them to the dealership's top salesperson Callers to the Concierge Department can expect: The concierge representative is on standby during the purchasing process and is available via phone or text message with questions The dealership owners in Cerritos Auto Square are committed to protecting car shoppers Their motto is "The biggest is the safest." "Most car dealers have a bad reputation because they don't have the sales volume of the dealers in the Cerritos Auto Square which means they have to charge more and spend less on service Only the largest auto mall in America could afford a free Concierge Department for all car shoppers," said Amiri.  Cerritos Auto Square was America's first auto mall and is still the largest in America today and recently added its 24th dealer — Volvo Cars Cerritos The auto mall's size and scale of operation allow it to offer special pricing which is why it sells more cars than any other location in California Only the largest auto mall has the resources to invest in innovative ways to make car shopping easier and more affordable For more information about the Cerritos Auto Square all-new Concierge Department, visit cerritosautosquare.com/concierge Media Contact:Tom Garrett, Concierge Manager562-204-6941 | [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: