Weather forecast for Friday, May 24:

Sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

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The City of Cypress’ AGENT Program and the Small Business Administration (SBA) invite small business owners, sole proprietors, and interested community members to join us on Thursday, June 20, 2013, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Cypress Community Center for an informative workshop on “What You Need to Know About Small Business Financing.”

Come learn about the necessary steps to prepare to obtain financing, business plans, loan packages, credit repair, and much more.

This event is free!

Please register early. Space is limited.

To register, email Mr. Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Project Manager at sclarke@ci.cypress,ca.us, or call 714-229-6728.

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Michelle Steel’s campaign for County Supervisor continued to gather momentum today, with the announcement that she has been endorsed by Republican Congressmen Dana Rohrabacher and Ed Royce.

Michelle Steel is the Vice Chair of the California State Board of Equalization, where she has represented Orange County for the past six years. She is running for Supervisor in the 2nd district.

“I have known Michelle all my life,” said Rep. Rohrabacher. “She is honest, a hard worker and a patriot.”

“Michelle Steel is a champion for Orange County taxpayers on the BOE and I am confident she will continue her strong advocacy for taxpayers and small business owners as a County Supervisor,” said Rep. Royce.

Both Congressmen made a guest appearance at Michelle Steel’s fundraiser, hosted by OC Republican Party Chairman Scott Baugh, which brought her campaign for Supervisor to over $460,000 in the bank with another $40,000 in pledges.

“It is an honor to have the support of Representatives Rohrabacher and Royce and to know that they have faith in my ability to represent the taxpayers of the 2nd district,” said Steel.

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Photo of Michele Steel courtesy of California State Board of Equalization.

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Police are investigating a rash of thefts from vehicles that took place in La Palma residential tracts on May 20 and 21.

In most of the incidents, property was stolen from unlocked vehicles that were parked in front of residences and in residential driveways.

The thefts occurred late in the evening and in the early morning hours.

Citizens are reminded to remove all valuable property from vehicles, to lock them, and to not leave valuable items in plain sight.

Please report any suspicious activity to the La Palma Police Department at 714-690-3370 or dial 911.

Remember, hide it, lock it, or lose it!

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Daughters of the Shepherd, also known as DOTS, will provide the entertainment at the Saturday, June 1, Friendship & Flowers Scholarship Luncheon of the Rossmoor – Los Alamitos Republican Women Federated. Held at El Dorado Golf Course in Long Beach, the luncheon celebrates education by providing scholarships to two local high school seniors:

• Jennifer Wong – Cypress High School
• Taylor Jalen Fagins – Los Alamitos High School

DOTS is an auditioned performing song/dance group featuring home-schooled girls ages 7 to 17 who live in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Their patriotic program selections feature traditional American music. Formed in 1999, DOTS has performed at Disneyland and Orange County Fair in addition to performances at numerous local and regional events.

As DOTS exemplifies, home-school students are not socially isolated. They have access to a wide variety of social networking activities similar to their public schooled counterparts.

Home schooling continues to increase, especially as parents express concern about the quality and focus of public schools curriculum. According to the National Home Education Research Institute, it is estimated that more than two million children in the U.S. are being home schooled, a 75 percent increase since 1999.

While the scholarship luncheon is hosted by the Rossmoor-Los Alamitos Republican Women Federated, everyone from the community who believes in the value of a college education is encouraged to attend and support scholarships for local students.

“Join us as we celebrate and applaud local seniors Jennifer Wong and Taylor Jalen Fagins at the Friendship & Flowers Scholarship Luncheon,” said club president Margene Walz adding, “The entertainment by DOTS will make it a truly memorable afternoon for members and guests.”

Tickets are $30 each and include:

• Lunch
• Scholarship award ceremony
• Raffle prizes
• Entertainment by the DOTS Singers
• Knowledge that proceeds go to help local seniors with their college costs

The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, May 29.

El Dorado Golf Course is located at 2400 Studebaker Road in Long Beach.

To make reservations to attend the luncheon, email Chris Barnes at chris.barnes4727@gmail.com or call 562-865-3258.

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The Orange County DUI Task Force is deploying officers this holiday weekend at DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols countywide to arrest impaired drivers and to keep the public aware of the dangers of driving while impaired by alcohol and drugs.

Memorial Day signals the start of the summer season with college and high school graduations.  Unfortunately, it also means a predictable rise in drunk or drugged driving crashes when reckless drivers take to the roadways impaired.  Friends and families will gather for celebrations, often with alcohol, this holiday weekend.  Law enforcement is reminding everyone to make plans now for any weekend trips and partying.  Make sure to use a ‘designated sober driver’ to prevent arrest or worse, a deadly driving tragedy.

Law enforcement throughout the region, beginning Friday evening, May 24, will deploy DUI/Driver’s License checkpoints in the cities of Placentia, Cypress, Buena Park and Rancho Santa Margarita.  Special DUI Saturation Patrols will be deploying in the cities of Anaheim, Brea, Placentia, Fullerton, Irvine, La Palma, Laguna Beach and also in the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s contract cities. More local DUI Saturation Patrols will be out on Saturday and Sunday nights in cities throughout the county. The California Highway Patrol is deploying all available officers Memorial Day weekend onto freeways and county roads as part of their maximum enforcement period.

Law enforcement county-wide is asking for everyone’s support this holiday weekend and all summer long by following these simple and easy tips:

• Plan ahead.  Arrange rides home for your friends, family, co-workers and yourself before the drinking begins.
• Those hosting celebrations and servers must limit drinks to your guests or patrons.  Don’t serve more than one or two drinks over several hours.
• Cut back on the amount of drinks you plan to bring to the party – and provide plenty of food.
• If you see a drunk driver, call 9-1-1.

Funding for the DUI Task Force is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Task Force will deploy checkpoints and DUI patrols next during the Independence Day Holiday and during the August/Labor Day DUI campaign.

Lauri and Allen McLean, who have been active in several communities and organizations over the years, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Cypress Chamber of Commerce at its annual Business Awards and Installation Dinner on June 20 at the Old Ranch Country Club at 6 p.m.

The McLeans will be joined by retiring former Cypress Director of Finance & Assistant City Manager Richard Storey as Man of the Year, Forest Lawn Flower Shop Supervisor Terri Alvarez as Woman of the Year and Care Ambulance Service as Business of the Year.

The Chamber also will be honoring its 25-year members in a special “Salute to 25.” Included in list of businesses to be honored are Ralph Hutter, O.D., Mitsubishi Electronics, Cypress Family Dental, Warland Investments Company, Robbins Financial & Insurance Services, Bonded Cleaners, Boys & Girls Club of Cypress, Herbert Andrews Company, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc, Cypress Engraving, McDonald’s of Cypress and Apple One Employment Service. The awards will be preceded by the installation of the Cypress Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year, which begins on July 1.

“Every year we come we a great group of people and businesses that deserve our thanks and this year we have another very distinguished group,” said Cypress Board Chairman Tim Keenan. “These people and businesses have helped build and maintain the City of Cypress and this year’s honorees epitomize the efforts of many. “This is an opportunity for not only our members, but for the community at large to join us as we salute these people and businesses. We are looking forward to a great time on June 20th.”

Tickets for the business-attire event are $50, with tables of eight for $400. The event also features a printed program where sponsors, friends and business associates can place ads to honor the award recipients. Contact the Chamber for details at 714-827-2430.

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Weather forecast for Thursday, May 23:

A chance of drizzle before 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

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May 9, 2013

COUNSELING – 4:12pm – 9800 block of Valley View - That afternoon, students came to the office and advised that their friend was being threatened by her brother and physically harmed by him. The staff was concerned that if police get sent to check on the student’s welfare, it will cause more problems and the brother will hurt the female more. The students specifically said that if the police get involved, the brother would stab the female. Police contacted the potential victim by phone. She stated that she was in no danger and requested to meet with police the following day. Counseled.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES – 9:02pm – 9700 block of Lee - Two male subjects attempted to open the caller’s window and sliding glass door. The south side window screen was pried and damaged. No entry was made, and no loss reported. Report taken.

May 10, 2013

COUNSELING – 12:35pm – 9800 block of Valley View - The subject was headed northbound on Valley View on foot. The subject’s mother was trying to get the student to come back. The caller was bringing the student up to the office and he refused and took off. The subject hadn’t been coming to school and the mother brought him and he started being uncooperative and defiant with the staff. The subject was possibly upset over family issues due to parents getting a divorce. Counseled.
ANIMAL INFORMATION – 3:06pm – 5600 block of Aspen - The caller reported a palm tree with bees swarming into what looked like a hive. Police confirmed the presence of a large hive, though the bees were calm. Public Works was notified.

May 11, 2013

KEEP THE PEACE – 12:26pm – 5300 block of Cumberland Dr. - The caller and her mother requested police stand by while she picks up property from her ex-boyfriend’s residence. The peace was kept. Some items were missing from the returned property. The male would attempt to locate them and male them to the female.
COUNSELING – 9:47pm – William Ave. – The caller’s 14-year-old daughter had been communicating with a male subject via Facebook. According to the caller, the subject had been lying about his age, claiming he was a juvenile but was actually in his twenties. Per the caller, the subject came to the daughter’s bedroom window at 3am the previous night. Counseled.

May 12, 2013

COUNSELING – 12:26pm – Undisclosed location – Counseling was requested regarding a disturbance that occurred with the caller’s 16-year-old son. The caller said they were in an argument and the caller pushed him. The son had since called Social Services on the caller and left he house. Counseled.
OVERDOSE – 6:17pm – Christopher - The caller’s wife possibly ingested rat poison. THe female was conscious and breathing. Paramedics and police responded to assist, and the medical aid was handled by OCFA.

May 13, 2013

IDENTITY THEFT – 11:41am – 5200 block of Orange Ave. - The homeless victim of identity theft related to an unknown suspect filing taxes in his name came to Cypress because he said Long Beacu Police, where he has his PO Box, is mean. The identity theft occurred at a storage unit in Long Beach four months prior. The reporting party was already working with the IRS and State Franchise Tax Board, who are investigating. A log item was issued for documentation. Counseled.
AREA CHECK – 8:50pm – 5500 block of Karen Ave. - A male subject was calling the reporting party and threatening to slash her tires and break the windows. The caller had a peaceful contact order against him. The subject said he was on his way to her and he had been known to carry a gun in the past. Police were unable to locate the subject.

May 14, 2013

DISTURBANCE (Music) – 7:43pm – 9200 block of Bloomfield - Loud music was coming from an apartment. Neighbors had not seen the male for five days. Police checked the interior and shut off the stereo. No one was at the location.
BIKE STOP – 8:27pm – Lincoln/Valley View - Following a bike stop, police arrested one male subject for carrying a concealed dirk or dagger and possession of drug paraphernalia.

May 15, 2013

COUNSELING – 3:15pm – 4300 block of Orange Ave. - The caller’s son was threatened by another parent. The parent was upset about the caller’s son accidentally hitting his daughter in the mouth. Counseled. The male subject left prior to the arrival of police. The caller did not desire a report, and the school was handling the situation administratively.
TRANSIENT – 8:37pm – 5800 block of Lincoln Ave. - A male subject was in the shed on the east side of the building outside the garden department and he was refusing to get out. The shed should be unlocked, but the subject will often lock the shed from the inside and the employees can’t unlock it.

The contract is for a maximum of $12 million, sole-sourced and firm-fixed priced. It covers oil nozzles and parts for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.

Expected completion date is May 22, 2015.

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