By Mike Spraguemike.sprague@langnews.com @WhitReporter on Twitter

The man, who predicted the Great Recession of the late 2000s, said Thursday the U.S. economy will con-tinue to show strong growth in 2015.

Christopher Thornberg, found-ing partner for Beacon Economics, predicted a growth rate of 3.1 or 3.2 percent in 2015 before an audience of about 170 people at the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Economic Outlook at Town Center Hall.

“I was called Dr. Doom because of my relatively gloomy predictions, but today I’m going to give you awesome really good news,” Thornberg said.

“We’re starting to see the results of increasingly improving fundamentals of the U.S. economy,” Thornberg said.

Among those are increased con-sumer spending, expanding credit — banks are lending more, rising incomes, low interest rates, a second recovery of the housing market and the collapse of oil prices, he said.

“A lot of really good things are hap-pening,” Thornberg said. “We’re fi-nally in the midst of a good recovery.”

The only concern is the weakness of the global economy, but the strength of the U.S. may help the rest of the world, he said.

Thornberg made a number of pre-dictions, including that continuation of low gas prices.

“It has to do with shale production,” he said.

“We’re getting four million barrels a day for shale, and this is an industry that continues to expand,” Thornberg said. “We really are staying in a long-term era of low-cost oil. That means it’s time to sell the Prius and buy the Hummer.”

He also predicted that wages will begin to increase.

There was too much slack in the

labor market, but as unemployment goes down, wages are likely to begin to rise, he said.

And that wil l help the economy by increasing con-sumer spending, he said.

Thornberg also wasn’t worried about a stock market crash, in part because corporate pre-tax profits are at an all-time high level, he said.

Members of the audience appreci-ated his predictions.

“I found it particularly informative,” said Richard Magdaleno, a certified fi-nancial planner from Newport Beach. “The economy is going in the right direction. It’s nice to hear his per-spective.” Chuck Reese, owner of A-R Products, a Santa Fe Springs company, a rubber and plastic distributor, also said he enjoyed the presentation.

“I thought this guy is opinionated, which I appreciate,” Reese said. “I looked for the predictions and hope to make them work for us, but we’ll see.”

Source: Whittier Daily News

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BUSINESSSanta Fe SpringsOfficial Publication of the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce

CalENdarFEBRUARY 4 / Wednesday

BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE7:30–9:30 AM / Radisson Hotel Whittier7320 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier

FEBRUARY 5 / Thursday

YOUTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE8:30–9:30 AM / SFS Chamber Office12016 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

SPIRITT FAMILY WHITTIER CENTERRIBBON CUTTING2–4 PM / 8000 Painter Ave, Whittier

FEBRUARY 11 / Wednesday

GOOGLE SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP10:30 AM–12:30 PM / SFS Library11700 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

FEBRUARY 12 / Thursday

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS9–10 AM / SFS Chamber Office12016 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

MID-YEAR REVIEW12 NOON–5:30 PM / Residence Inn at La Mirada, 14419 Firestone Blvd

SANTA FE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL6 PM / SFS City Council Chambers11710 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

FEBRUARY 13 / Friday

RCA LEGISLATIVE FORUM8–9 AM / Apffels Coffee12115 Pacific St, Santa Fe Springs

FEBRUARY 16 / Monday

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FEBRUARY 18 / Wednesday

WOMEN IN BUSINESS FORUM12 NOON–1 PM / Town Center Hall11740 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs

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HUMAN RESOURCES FORUM11:45 AM–1 PM / Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center, 9255 Pioneer Blvd, Santa Fe Springs

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Every year the Santa Fe Springs Chamber/League Youth Enrichment Fund offers two college scholarships to residents of Santa Fe Springs. This year we will celebrate our 20th year of contributing to the success of a local student’s educational dreams.

The Destiny Scholarship is for a high school student who will be attending a four-year university in the fall. The scholarship committee,

which is made up of local business people, selects the recipient based on the student’s goals, school activities, civic involvment, grades and chari-table participation.

The Powell Grant, is offered to a high school, college or trade school student attending a two- or four-year program in the fall and is pursuing a future in the arts. Candidates for this scholarship must submit a portfolio of their work.

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The deadline for applications is Friday, March 20. Applications can be obtained at the Santa Fe Springs Chamber office, local high schools, and city offices.

Please call Sue Grana at (562) 944-1616 with any questions.

Santa Fe Springs City Manager Thaddeus McCormack; Santa Fe Springs Mayor Pro Tem Laurie Rios; Santa Fe Springs Chamber CEO Kathie Fink; President/CEO Jeff Ball, Friendly Hills Bank; Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Beacon Economics; Liz Buckingham, Friendly Hills Bank; LaDonna Munier, Friendly Hills Bank; Santa Fe Springs City Councilmember Bill Rounds; Santa Fe Springs Chamber President Curtis Mello, HERAEUS; and Petra Schmischke, Friendly Hills Bank

2015 Economic Outlook Presented by Dr. Chris Thornberg, Beacon EconomicsSpecial thanks to our generous sponsors—Friendly Hills Bank and Geezers

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Wednesday, February 2511:30 a.m.

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Council and City Manager Thaddeus McCormack

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BuiLD BuSiNESS TOGETHER

By Curtis Mello, HERAEuS

“Thumbs up” was the sign Dr. Chris Thornberg gave me when I asked him about the economy just before his Eco-nomic Outlook presentation last month. With this being my first interaction with Dr. Thornberg, founding partner of Bea-con Economics, his positive response was welcomed and it sure set an op-timistic tone for a fantastic meeting. One lasting comment he made that I remember was, “The economy is on a nice, sustainable path.”

Every year the Santa Fe Springs Chamber holds the Economic Fore-cast to provide our local businesses and community members an oppor-tunity to learn about past economic performance and most importantly what the future has in store for us.

Whenever I attend a seminar or workshop, I am always looking for a few key pieces of information (I call these golden nuggets) that I can use or apply in my business activities. At the end of Dr. Thornberg’s talk, my

nugget bucket was full!Some big themes that Dr. Thorn-

berg presented were:•The labor market is strong;•Consumers continue to spend;•Business spending is growing

steadily;•Long term interest rates will drift

up slowly.Not all the news was good. We

continue to be faced with challenges. Some of the future issues Dr. Thorn-berg shared with the audience were:•The global economy is unstable;•Long-term issues exist with health-

care, pensions and entitlements;•The California Environmental Qual-

ity Act (CEQA) is dampening investments and growth;

•Government investments are con-strained.

Now compared to a few years ago, the overall outlook is promising. Although for all of us living in the Golden State, we are still lagging the rest of the nation in some areas such

as job growth, especially in the manu-facturing sector, which is important as it drives many of the other economic sectors. From the enthusiasm shared by many in the audience, the feeling was upbeat and the hope is that the positive performance in 2014 will continue this year.

I would like to thank Dr. Thornberg for a comprehensive and entertaining session packed with valuable informa-tion and some very interesting stories. I would also like to thank the entire chamber staff for organizing the event to a standard of perfection.

Special recognition goes to our two sponsors, Friendly Hills Bank and Geezers Restaurant. Both of these long-standing organizations continue to be a strong supporters of the cham-ber and our community.

To learn more about our regional and local status, planning and devel-opment, I encourage you to attend the State of the City/County on Febru-ary 25. Los Angeles County Supervi-sor Don Knabe and Santa Fe Springs City Manager Thaddeus McCormack will present past activities and our future direction as we continue to strengthen our great community. I hope to see all of you there.

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The City is happy to announce that it has contracted with famous El Tepeyac restaurant, to provide its great food out of Heritage Park. For more than four generations, Manuel Rojas has welcomed people from San Diego to Sydney to dine at his Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café in Boyle Heights.

We are honored to welcome El Tepeyac, to Heritage Park, where residents and business members will be able to enjoy their delicious flavors. The menu will include some of their famous dishes, along with burgers, sandwiches, salads and aguas frescas. An added new feature to the café will be the morning coffee and pastries to delight the early risers.

A tentative opening date is scheduled for late March. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call Heritage Park staff at (562) 946-6476.

Save the Date! City’s First Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast April 16

Plans are currently in progress for the City’s first Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. This year’s event will be held at Town Center Hall, located at 11740 Telegraph Road, on April 16, from 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. The Santa Fe Springs Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Committee, composed of local religious institutions, invite you to join others in your community to pray for guidance and the well-being of the city and the newly-appointed mayor and city council.

Please look for more information in the upcoming chamber newsletters, including ticket prices, and reservation information. Call City Hall at (562) 868-0511 with any questions.

Older American Recognition Award Nominations Due March 27

The City of Santa Fe Springs is asking for nominations of seniors for the Older American Recognition Award. The Older American Recognition Award is granted to an older adult who has made special contributions to the community. The selected honoree will be recognized by Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe at a luncheon in May and will be acknowledged by the city council at a council meeting.

Nominees must be 60 years of age or older, reside in Santa Fe Springs, and be a person who has contributed to improving the overall community through volunteer service within the past 10 years.

Please submit your nominations to the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center, no later than March 27. For more information, please call (562) 692-0261.

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Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • February 2015 • Page 4BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE

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The Santa Fe Springs City Library was delighted to host the SFS Chamber Business Card Exchange on January 7. The event was co-hosted by Café n’ Stuff of Downey. The chamber regularly uses Café n’ Stuff who provided a beauti-ful and delicious breakfast buffet. The event, which was the first of 2015, was well attended with many first-timers. The Library proved to be a perfect venue for a Business Card Exchange, as it is in a central location, large enough to fit a crowd, and has a welcoming atmosphere. Attendees were able to network with their peers, hear a few words from City Manager Thaddeus McCormack, and share best practices on lessons learned in business. Overall, the event was a great success with the networking buzz lasting long after the event ended.

Santa Fe Springs City LibraryThe Santa Fe Springs City Library has 24/7 access

to many full text databases, including Reference USA, which is a business directory that is highly useful to businesses. The Library provides books on CD, DVD’s, magazines, cultural programs, and lots of great resources. All are available for free with a library card. The Santa Fe Springs business com-munity is welcomed and offered the same benefits as the city’s residents. You may visit them online at www.sfslibrary.org or in person. They are located in the Santa Fe Springs City Hall Plaza.

Café n’ StuffCafé n’ Stuff Restaurant & Catering, located in

Downey, is owned by 30-year food service veteran Ebie Ghaneian and his partner, Matt Nasserian, and is run by a familiar face, Rita DeBenedictis. They have a café in Downey across the street from Stonewood Mall. The café is a perfect spot to host private parties, rehearsal dinners, meetings, etc. They also provide full service catering and can assist you with planning your entire event, from beginning to end. Café N Stuff specializes in weddings, quinceaneras, themed parties, and corporate events and proudly proclaims to “make delicious and convenient possible.”

Santa Fe Springs City Library and Café n’ Stuff Co-host January Business Card Exchange

Ambassador co-chairpersons Teri Bazen (left) and Michael Aguilar (right) presented certificates of appreciation to Santa Fe Springs Director of Library Services Joyce Ryan and Matt Nasserian, co-owner of Café n’ Stuff, for co-hosting the February Business Card Exchange at the Santa Fe Springs Library.

One of the newest SFS Chamber members, Erin Ike of Office Team, won the $100 Pot ‘O Gold at the January BCX. Joyce Ryan of the Santa Fe Springs Library won the logo placement on the chamber website. Ambassadors co-chairs Teri Bazen, Norwalk/La Mirada Plumbing & HVAC, and Michael Aguilar, Michael Aguilar & Associates, congratulate the lucky winners.

Santa Fe Springs City Manager Thaddeus McCormick addresses the attendees and shares about the great many things the city has going on. He also spoke about some items that are on the horizon for the city.

Marlene Sanchez, Brothers Building Solutions; new member Juan Santos, World Financial Group; Board Member Carolyn Reggio of CAPC, Inc.; and Rita De Benedictis, Café n’ Stuff; actively participate in their table discussion at the January BCX.

Asadour Tarakchian (left), Bakery 4 Less; Damien Orozco, Iron Dog Fitness; Adam Buchsbaum, Encore Awards/Jensen Rubber Stamps; and new member David Chung, HG Tech Consulting; share best business practices—and a few laughs.

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Geezers Restaurant Hosts January Networking @ Noon

On January 15, Geezers Restaurant hosted the Santa Fe Springs monthly Networking @ Noon event at their beautiful restaurant brewery. The attendees, composed of members and prospects, enjoyed networking, a buffet lunch, raffle prizes and an opportunity to spotlight their respective company.

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Brookdale Central Whittier Celebrates Grand Opening

On January 15, Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce joined chamber member Brookdale Central Whittier in celebrating the grand opening of their Whittier location. The property recently joined the Brookdale family and looks forward to continuing the same great service its residents have come to enjoy.

The event was nicely decorated with balloons, goodie bags and signage. At-tendees were able to enjoy light snacks, beverages and live music. A group of chamber members came to show their support.

The facility is located at 8101 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602. For more information, call them at (562) 698-0596 or go to their website at http://www.brookdale.com/communities/emeritus-whittier/.

Santa Fe Springs BUSINESS • February 2015 • Page 6YOUTH ENRICHMENT FUND

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Educators ‘Meet the Experts’

Students Prepare for the WorkforceStudents in the mentoring program joined their mentors for a Career Day on

January 13. Along with lunch (prepared by the Business Academy), students and mentors listened to a variety of speakers who gave useful tips for seeking a job. Santa Fe Springs City Manager Thaddeus McCormack enlightened the students about the many careers in the public sector and explained the pathway to prepare for a municipal job.

Officer Kelly Gibson, Whittier Police Department, also spoke, offering valuable advice to the students about a career in law enforcement and the importance of making good decisions now which won’t prevent them from getting a dream job when they get older.

To teach students about how to look for a job, Pattie Freudenberg of Advan-tage Staffing gave resume tips, Joanne Klemm of Comet Employment Agency gave tips for dressing for an interview, and Carolyn Sagara of Target Specialty Products reviewed things not to do on an interview. Students left the event feeling much more confident to begin looking for a job.

Educators from middle schools through college attended the cham-ber’s “Meet the Experts” seminar held in early January. The Youth Education Committee sponsored this event so that schools could meet with busi-nesses and learn exactly what skills businesses are looking for.

The panel was made up of four ex-perts, each representing a different industry: Tom Summerfield of Cas-cade Pump, Joanne Klemm of Comet Employment Agency, Liz Buckingham of Friendly Hills Bank, and Mike Foley of Cushman Wakefield of California. Questions posed to the panel cen-

tered on the skills a person applying for an entry level position would need in their industry.

Much of the discussion was on how to better prepare students’ social skills. Probably the most important skill needed is strong verbal and writ-ten communication skills. All four panelists agreed that this is sadly lack-ing in many of their applicants.

They gave suggestions about teach-ing students to carefully follow direc-tions when completing job applica-tions, researching the company prior to applying and making sure it fits for the applicant, and practice speaking with people.

During the interview they suggested applicants “be pleasant, be yourself, and take pride in what you have done.” The panelists agreed that most employers are looking for applicants who show confidence, motivation, and a sense of humor.

Technical skill requirements vary from company to company. The panelists all said that computers are an important part of most jobs, but knowing the actual programs a com-pany uses is not important. As long as the applicant is comfortable around computers, they usually can learn specific programs quickly.

There appears to be a shortage of welders and other trades, so specific skills like this are highly desirable.

Students graduating now face a dif-ferent world than their predecessors. It used to be that a college graduate moved right into a management posi-tion. In today’s world, this is not so. It is much more likely that the student will fight for an entry level job and then move up.

The panelists gave tips to speed up their steps on the corporate ladder. Be a problem solver. Figure out a so-lution then go to your supervisor. Be confident and project confidence to others you work with. Don’t just do your job. Once your job is completed then ask for other work or help oth-ers. Be a self-starter and take initiative.

The Youth Education Committee will be hosting a second “Meet the Experts” representing different indus-tries in the fall.

Teachers and administrators take notes as local businesses reflect on the applicant pool.

Santa Fe Springs City Manager Thaddeus McCormack and Whittier Police Department Officer Kelly Gibson address students at Career Day.

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Rad Custom Signs Celebrates Grand Opening / Ribbon CuttingSanta Fe Springs Chamber Ambassador Co-chair Michael Aguilar, Michael Aguilar & Associates, presented Rad Custom Signs owner Scott Radcliff with a congratulatory certificate from the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Event attendees accompany Rad Custom Signs owner Scott Radcliff as he performs the ceremonial ribbon cutting duties.

On January 13, Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce member Rad Custom Signs celebrated the grand opening of its new Santa Fe Springs location.

The event, which was highly attended, was an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony with refreshments and drinks. A large con-tingent of chamber members, ambassadors

and board members, along with many others, came to show their support.

Their facility is located at 10450 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite #4, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670, and includes a great display of all of their services throughout. For more informa-tion, call them at (562) 205-1872 or go to their website at www.radcustomsigns.com.

A full house at Town Center Hall to hear the 2015 Economic Outlook presented by Dr. Chris Thornberg.

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The Embassy Suites Los Angeles-Downey’s plans to unveil its new look on March 31. Special design elements will pay homage to the city’s promi-nent aerospace history.

Embassy Suites Los Angeles-Downey is the only full-service ho-tel in Downey and is owned by RLJ Development, LLC and managed by Embassy Suites Management LLC, based in McLean, Va.

“Embassy Suites Los Angeles-Downey is one of our legacy hotels with decades of experience who really put guests’ comfort first. We are sure they will exceed expectations from a design to guest service point of view after they are complete,” said John Rogers, global head, Embassy Suites.

“We are dedicated to providing our

superior service to our guests dur-ing the extensive renovation. When we unveil our new hotel, we hope our guests will be delighted by our fresh and sophisticated décor and modern amenities,” said Maurice Casaus, general manager, Embassy Suites Los Angeles-Downey. “The fully redesigned atrium will enhance and improve Embassy’s open space environment to provide both locals and hotel guests a more intimate and welcoming atmosphere.”

The aerospace details can be ob-served in various components of the lobby, including the hotel’s accent chandeliers and the constellation-inspired wall decor behind the front desk.

In addition to the new design, the property is introducing a Guest Pantry to offer a more pleasant lobby experi-ence to its visitors. The pool area will showcase a new deck and renovated bathrooms. Guests will enjoy unlim-ited snacks and other amenities on the hotel’s new premium floor.

The hotel features over 6,000 square feet of meeting space includ-

ing seven meeting rooms equipped with movable air walls to easily ac-commodate any type of event and lend complete privacy to meetings happening simultaneously. Guests at the Embassy Suites Los Angeles-Downey can also enjoy a delicious meal at Brickstone’s Grill and Lounge.

The historical city of Downey is known as the birthplace of the Apollo space program and the Space Shuttle. Downey has the oldest operating McDonalds and the first-ever Taco Bell restaurant. The Carpenters, the famous and best-selling sibling duo from the 70s, hail from Downey as well.

Located at 8425 Firestone Boule-vard in Downey, the hotel is 18 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport and 10 miles from Long Beach Airport. The Embassy Suites Los Angeles-Downey provides guests with a full complement of services and amenities, such as complimentary shuttle transportation within a five

miles radius, complimentary busi-ness center and free parking. All Em-bassy Suites offer free made-to-order breakfast each morning, a nightly complimentary evening reception* and two-room suites with a separate living area, private bedroom, two flat-screen high-definition televisions and wet bar fitted with a microwave, complimentary 24-hour fitness and business centers, mini-fridge and a selection of gourmet coffee and teas from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

For more information on Embassy Suites Hotels, please visit www.em-bassysuites.com. For development queries, please visit hiltonworldwide.com/development.

For reservations, visit Embassy Suites Hotels Los Angeles-Downey at http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/embassy-suites-los-angeles-downey-LAXDWES/index.html or call +1 562 299 1620.

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Location, Location, Location... Where Your Employees Work in California May Bring Additional Employment Law Obligations

There is a trend growing among California cit-ies and counties whereby local governments are enacting laws addressing employee rights. This has resulted in local ordinances addressing sick leave, minimum wage, employer inquiries into prospec-tive employees’ criminal background (a move-ment known as “Ban-the-Box”), and scheduling of employee’s work time. Following is a discussion highlighting significant local employment laws in California.

Sick LeaveOn November 4, 2014, voters in Oakland passed

a measure requiring employers to provide paid sick leave. Oakland’s law expands beyond the State’s sick leave law. Effective March 2, 2015, employers that employ less than 10 workers in the City of Oak-land will be required to provide 40 hours of paid sick leave, while larger employers will be required to provide 72 hours of paid sick leave. As with the State law, employees may use the paid sick time for illness, to care for family members who are sick, or to attend doctors’ appointments for themselves or family members. Oakland’s law, however, also al-lows employees to designate non-family members for whom they can use their paid sick time if they have no spouse or domestic partner.

In July 2014, San Diego passed laws regard-ing paid sick time and minimum wage increases, which would have been effective in 2015.However, on October 20, 2014, the San Diego City Council voted unanimously to put the new sick leave and minimum wage laws on hold and instead allow

voters to determine whether or not to adopt the proposed laws by putting them on in the June 2016 primary ballot. As a result, the new legislation will not become law unless and until the voters of San Diego elect to do so.

Minimum WageThe current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per

hour, while the current California minimum wage is $9.00 per hour with a scheduled increase to $10.00 on January 1, 2016. Recently, local entities have decided to introduce their own minimum wage laws, allowing them to ostensibly: (1) match pay rates with costs of living; (2) attempt to address perceived problems when State and federal govern-ments fail to act; and (3) to test the feasibility of higher minimum wages.

San Francisco was one of the first major cities in California to pass local minimum wage ordinances, doing so in 2003. As a result of that law, San Fran-cisco’s minimum wage is currently $11.05.

Recently, a few other cities have followed San Francisco’s lead. The table accompanying this article shows the recently approved local minimum wage and increases scheduled in the near future.

Ban-the-Box LegislationThe term “Ban-the-Box” comes from a politi-

cal movement seeking to literally and figuratively remove the box on employment forms asking prospective employees about their criminal past. Ban-the-Box proponents assert that an employer’s unwillingness to give a person with a criminal his-

tory a chance at a job decreases the likelihood that person will get the job and increases likelihood the person will remain in the criminal justice system. A few cities in California have taken note and enacted Ban-the-Box legislation.

In 2005, San Francisco enacted Ban-the-Box legis-lation as it applied to City and County employees. In 2014, San Francisco expanded the law to all private employers. As a result, employers in San Francisco can only conduct background checks after the first live interview.

On April 5, 2011, Compton enacted laws applying to employers with city contracts. The laws require employers to conduct their background check only after a conditional offer of employment has been made and prohibits consideration of any convictions not related to the job position they are applying for.

On November 22, 2011, Richmond enacted Ban-the-Box legislation limiting employers with city contracts and their subcontractors to use of back-ground checks to only those prospective employees who are otherwise qualified candidates and only for certain positions.Retail Workers Bill of Rights

On November 25, 2014, San Francisco passed the Retail Workers Bill of Rights. Under the new law, chain stores with 20 or more locations (for example, Target, Costco, McDonald’s, etc.) must: (1) offer additional hours of work to existing part-time employees before hiring additional part-time employees or using a staffing agency; (2) post employee work schedules at least two weeks in ad-vance and pay employees one hour at regular rate of pay for schedule changes made with less than a week’s notice, or two to four hours of regular pay for changes made with less than 24 hours’ notice; (3) pay employees two to four hours of regular pay for employees required to be “on-call” for specific shift which was cancelled within 24 hours; and (4) keep employees on job for at least 90 days after a sale of the company. The controversial new law purports to promote full time work, encourage fair and predictable schedules, discourage abusive on-call scheduling practices, and encourage worker retention and job security.

ConclusionWhen reviewing policies and procedures related

to employment, employers must now be aware of local ordinances that may also come into play. While it is unclear as to the extent these laws will be enforced against employers, this trend is only likely to increase in 2015. Therefore, employers must be ever vigilant in staying on top of developments in localities where they employ employees.

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See Something? Say Something!By Captain Aviv Bar, Whittier Police Department

Several years ago, the Department of Homeland Security launched the “If you see something, say something” public awareness campaign—a simple and ef-fective program to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism and violent crime, and to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper state and local law enforcement authorities. In essence, the concept of the campaign is to encourage members of the public to contact law enforce-ment when they see something suspicious and in doing so, hopefully prevent a crime from occurring or a terror attack from materializing.

As I review crime reports and statistics on a regular basis, I am amazed at the number of times witnesses observed suspicious activity, but failed to contact the police department. Usually, after a crime occurs, police officers will knock on neighbors’ doors to see if they saw anything suspicious in hopes of gather-ing suspect information. I repeatedly read statements such as “The next door neighbor saw two males stand in front of the residence and one male jump over the side gate to the back yard—none of which lived at the residence”, yet the neighbor never called the police department. The end result in this specific case was a residential burglary. This scenario repeats itself on a regular basis.

By calling the police department when you observe suspicious persons or vehicles, you provide us the opportunity to disrupt a criminal act in progress, or prevent it from occurring in the first place. I sometimes hear from residents that they feel police officers have “more important things” to handle than to talk to a suspicious person on their street, and that they did not want to “bother the police” with such a call for service. My reply to them is that talking to suspi-cious persons and checking on suspicious vehicles IS that very important thing police officers do to prevent and deter criminal activity.

If you see a suspicious person, a suspicious vehicle, or suspicious activity in your neighborhood or business, please call us right away. For crimes or sus-pected crimes that are occurring as you call, dial 911 and you will speak to a police dispatcher immediately. For non emergency calls, please contact us at (562) 567-9240.

Remember, crime prevention is a responsibility that is shared between resi-dent, business, and the police department. If you see something, say something. Aviv Bar is a captain with the Whittier Police Department and oversees the department’s Investigations Division and Santa Fe Springs Policing Team. He can be reached at (562) 567-9265 or via email at abar@cityofwhittier.org.

Santa Fe Springs New Year’s Greetingfrom State Senator Tony Mendoza

Happy New Year to my friends in Santa Fe Springs! As your newly-elected State Senator for the 32nd District, I would like to

formally introduce myself and let you know that my office is open and avail-able to serve you.

I care deeply about the communities I represent. As a Los Angeles native, school teacher, local elected official, former Assemblymember, husband and father of four children, I have an incredibly strong commitment to do everything I can to make our community the best it can be for every resident and visitor.

As some of you know, it has been a long two years without the communi-ties of the 32nd District having a voice in Sacramento. Representation is long overdue, and I am ready and committed to serve you.

Since being elected in November, I have hit the ground running, meeting with community leaders and constituents regarding important issues facing our community and state, such as education, jobs, economic development, public safety, water, transportation and healthcare. In December, I hosted my com-munity oath of office ceremony featuring community leaders, local dignitaries and the Mayor of Los Angeles.

I want to work with you to ensure our neighborhoods are safe and secure and that every business in our community can thrive and prosper.

As a former school teacher, education is one of my top priorities. Every child deserves a good education, the opportunity to attend college and job prospects once they graduate. The children of our community and the state are our future.

The voters have put their trust in me to represent each and every resident of the 32nd Senate District, and I do not take that lightly. There is a lot to do on these and many other key issues, but with your help I am ready for the challenge.

In order to achieve these goals, I have created a mission and vision statement for my office: “To help our constituents and our community through courte-ous, friendly, non-judgmental service and to help educate and lead the next generation of leaders. We will achieve compassion and caring for everyone in our community and provide a voice and advocacy for everyone in need.”

Thank you for this humbling opportunity to represent the communities of the 32nd Senate District.

Please feel free to contact me or my office or visit my website if you need assistance or have a question, a concern or idea. My office is only a phone call away at (323) 890-2790.

I look forward to working with each and every one of you in the coming year. With your support we can accomplish a lot for our community! Thank you.

Senator Tony Mendoza, 32nd District400 North Montebello Boulevard, Suite 100, Montebello, CA 90640(323) 890-2790Senator.Mendoza@sen.ca.govFor more information about Senator Mendoza, visit his website or follow him

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The PIH Health Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center Receives Accreditation by NAPBC

The PIH Health Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.

Accreditation by the NAPBC is only granted to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance.

A breast center that achieves NAPBC accreditation has demonstrated a firm commitment to offer its patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease.

The NAPBC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to the improvement of the quality of care and moni-toring of outcomes of patients with diseases of the breast. This mission is pursued through standard-setting, scientific validation, and patient and professional education. Its board membership includes professionals from 20 national organi-zations that reflect the full spectrum of breast care.

Receiving care at a NAPBC-accredited center ensures that a patient will have access to:•Comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-

art services•A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best

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ment options•And, most importantly, quality breast care close to home.

To schedule an appointment at the PIH Health Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center, please call (562) 907-0667 or visit PIHHealth.org for additional information.