Page 10 January 28, 2016 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Oil Prices from page 2 Energy Jobs An estimated 250,000 jobs worldwide were lost in 2015. Oilfield service companies accounted for 79 percent of the lost jobs, according to industry analysts. Oil companies, which make the lion’s share of their revenue from drilling and exploration, abandoned drilling projects and closed platforms as they scrambled to cut costs. South Bay refinery workers were spared the cuts. The U.S. boosted daily production of crude last year by 400,000 barrels, and in the process reduced dependence on foreign oil. Higher output had a negative effect on pricing of crude. Houston-based oil and natural gas exploration company BPZ Resources filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing the oil price drop and difficulties securing financing. Chevron and Exxon Mobil announced plans to sharply cut costs, and Chevron’s chairman assured shareholders and financial analysts that the San Ramon-based can weather this storm. Chevron announced it will lay off 1,500 people and decrease 600 contractor positions in a $1 billion cost-cutting move this year. Chevron plans to close a Mississippi refinery in mid-March of this year. Layoffs hit especially hard in oil hubs in Scotland, Australia and Brazil, according to Swift Worldwide Resources, a global staffing firm for the oil and gas industry. “Energy companies including BG Group Plc and Woodside Petroleum Ltd., which are spending $70 billion to build natural gas export plants in Australia, are seeing those projects delayed, postponed or winding down, leaving workers with nowhere to go after losing their jobs,” Swift Worldwide Resources told Bloomberg News for a recent segment about crude oil and jobs. Jobs at the El Segundo Chevron and Torrance ExxonMobil refineries are unaffected so far by the global downturn in oil prices, according to company officials. El Segundo refinery employs 1,400 on-site employees and another 1,400 contractors. The Torrance refinery has 700 employees, plus 700 contractors. Local refineries reported no layoffs last year. Russia, Iran and Isis Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has made economic stability a cornerstone of his presidency, accused the West of waging “pocketbook warfare” through the cost of crude. He vowed that Russia will survive the energy-pricing decline, all the while enduring international economic sanctions for sending troops to the Ukraine to assist rebels with ties to Moscow. Russia’s benchmark crude fell to around $27 in January, prompting its finance minister to go on television to announce the government now expected a $38.6 billion budget deficit in the coming year. Moscow’s budget for fiscal 2016 was based on $50-per-barrel oil, according to published reports. Russia will not cut production to shore up oil prices, according to its energy minister. On the supply side, Iran is no longer under global economic sanctions and plans to ramp up production. Iran’s sanctions expired on Jan. 17, and the oil ministry immediately issued an order to increase production by 500,000 barrels a day. Iran - with the fourth largest reserve of crude in the world - will be selling its oil into a glutted market. “Does Iran have the right to do so? Yes, of course,” United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei told Bloomberg News. “Is this going to help the situation? No.” The Islamic State also stands to lose if crude prices reach the $20 mark. The jihadist group began underselling crude at $20 a barrel on the black market to finance its operations, and at one point were earning more than $9 million per day in sales. ISIS seized 80 oil wells in northern Iraq and Syria in a land grab, which has become a sophisticated financial operation. An official with the U.S. Energy Information Administration said the oil and gas network held by ISIS in the Syria and northern Iraq regions produced as much as 100,000 oil barrels per day. Allied airstrikes reportedly have disrupted the refining process in ISIS-held territories and deliveries of processed crude to the black market, according to a senior U.S. military official. General Lloyd Austin, head of the US Central Command, said ISIS is losing millions of dollars. Allied bombers targeted industrial refineries, forcing the ISIS militants to rely on “primitive refining techniques” to refine it, like burning crude oil in open pits, Austin said in a Jan. 19 interview. ISIS, which sold barrels of stolen crude for $20 could soon feel global competition. • Police Reports Eagles from page 3 Neither team shot very well but the Eagle’s defense displayed the pressure that has helped them stay in each game this season. Against Hawthorne the Eagles held the Cougars to a miserable 7-62 or 11 percent from the field. El Segundo’s offense sputtered as well but still had a 25-9 half-time lead. For the game the Eagles shot just 34 percent but were led by Quinn Adams who tallied a game high 11 points while Ani Finau had nine points and 14 rebounds. Against Lawndale the Eagles had their opportunities to close out the game but fell 48-44. Fouls, turnovers, second and third shots by the Cardinals on offense helped doom the Eagles. A four point lead with two minutes remaining turned into an eight point run by Lawndale in the closing seconds and the win escaped them. What may have haunted the Eagles was the strength inside of Lawndale and their ability to get second and third chance shots against El Segundo. The Eagles closed out the first half of their Ocean League schedule last night at home against Santa Monica. They host Beverly Hills Friday night at 6pm and with wins against both sets up a showdown with Culver City on the road next Wednesday night. Jason Ito’s team has played tremendously all season long and the Eagles are knocking on the door for a playoff birth. El Segundo mauled Hawthorne 65-43 in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score indicated. Saleia Ahloo was the driving force inside with his inside presence while Sebastian Hebert came off the bench to spark the offense. Moses Maniquiz helped steady the offense in the second half and played hardnosed defense on the other end. The Eagles might be challenged inside with their lack of height but the team’s diminutive dynamo, Eli Chaney, played as big as anyone on the court. Not only did he secure five rebounds but his tenacity on defense and ball handling skills on offense was a key to the victory. The Eagles traveled to Lawndale to face last year’s CIF runners-up. They might not have the two D-1 players this year but they more than make up for it with their returnees. It was thought that El Segundo would get run out of the gym but the Eagles played tough and battled into overtime before bowing 72-70. The game saw plenty of lead changes before the Eagles went on a spurt and had a ten point lead to end the first half. The Cardinals slowly crept back into the game and tied it in the fourth quarter. Still, El Segundo had its opportunities to pull it out in regulation but relied on Mike Lynch’s two free throws in the end to tie it and send the game into OT. With the atmosphere in the building resembling a championship game the Eagles still had a chance to win it down the stretch. But a couple of missed shots failed to drop and Lawndale prevailed. The Eagles played host to top ranked Santa Monica last night and have could have their hands full against highly touted Beverly Hills at home Friday night at 7:30pm. Saturday night the Eagles will face Rolling Hills Prep in the Fairfax State Preview Classic. The Eagles are on the road next Wednesday at Culver City and Friday at Hawthorne. • Monday, January 18, 2016 A burglary (residential) report was taken at 0916 hours from the 1200 block of East Acacia Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence through an unlocked door of a detached garage. Taken were miscellaneous tools. Property Report-A found property report was taken at 1116 hours from Pepper Street and Walnut Avenue. A leather jacket was found at the location. An annoying phone call(s) report was taken at 1205 hours from the 2200 block of East Imperial Highway. Known suspect made repeated annoying phone calls. A criminal threats/extortion report was taken at 1615 hours from the 1800 block of East Sycamore Avenue. Known suspect threatened and extorted the victim. One male adult was arrested at 1825 hours from Valley Drive and Sepulveda Boulevard for domestic violence. Warrant-One male adult was arrested at 2149 hours from Acacia Avenue and Hillcrest Street for one outstanding LAPD felony warrant. One male adult was arrested at 2204 hours from Imperial Highway and Aviation Boulevard for grand theft. Tuesday, January 19, 2016 A grand theft report was taken at 1418 hours from the 1900 block of East Mariposa Avenue. Known suspect removed the victim’s dog from the victim’s hotel room. A lost/stolen license plates report was taken at 1619 hours from the 200 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard. Unknown suspect(s) removed two license plates from the victim’s vehicle. One male adult was arrested at 1936 hours from Douglas Street and Park Place for grand theft, possession of stolen property and possession of burglary tools. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 A female adult was arrested at 0542 hours from the 1800 block of East Sycamore Avenue for one outstanding LAPD warrant. A found property report was taken at 0830 hours from the 300 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard. A black bag containing an LG gray cell phone and $16.71 was found at the location. Dead body report was taken at 1435 hours from the 300 block of West Sycamore Avenue. A female adult passed away due to natural causes. Thursday, January 21, 2016 One male adult was arrested at 0235 hours from Whittier PD for one ESPD misdemeanor warrant. One male adult was arrested at 0300 hours from the 500 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard for one San Bernardino County felony warrant. Domestic violence report was taken at 0211 hours from Aviation Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue. A known suspect hit the victim in the face. One male adult was arrested at 0620 hours from Franklin Avenue and Illinois Street for burglary and one LASD parole violation warrant One adult female was detained at 0716 hours from the 700 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard and then transported to Harbor General Hospital for a 72 hour psychological evaluation. One female adult was arrested at 1529 hours from the 700 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard for shoplifting. Attempt burglary (auto) occurred between 1700 hours on 01/20/16 and 1600 hours on 01/21/16 in the 200 block of Lomita Street. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to break into the victim’s vehicle, but they were unsuccessful Missing person report was taken at 1855 hours from the 300 block of Valley Street. A female juvenile was reported missing Friday, January 22, 2016 One female adult was arrested at 0235 hours from the 400 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard for DUI .08% per se. Vandalism report was taken at 0510 hours from the 500 block of Main Street. Unknown suspect(s) broke a window to a business. Petty theft report was taken at 0524 hours from the 300 block of Sierra Street. Taken were miscellaneous clothing, documents and an iPhone charger from an unlocked vehicle. Petty theft report was taken at 0855 hours from the 300 block of Penn Street. Taken was a wallet from an unlocked vehicle. Burglary (vehicle) report was taken at 1152 hours from the 900 block of East Grand Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) took several GPS devices and a golf bag with clubs from a locked vehicle. • PUBLIC NOTICES Order to Show Cause for Change of Name Case No. SS028556 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of: Patricia Lisa Potts Andrews for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Patricia Lisa Potts Andrews filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Patricia Lisa Potts Andrews to Lisa Andrews The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: March 11, 2016, Time: 8:30am, Dept.: K The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, 90401 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: El Segundo Herald Date: JAN 15 2016 JUDGE GERALD ROSENBERG Judge of the Superior Court El Segundo Herald Pub. 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/16 H-24975 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SUSAN A. HENNEBERG CASE NO. BP170045 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SUSAN A. HENNEBERG. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RYAN HENNEBERG in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RYAN HENNEBERG be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/17/16 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JOHN C. LANSING TAYLOR SUMMERS TOROSSIAN & LANSING LLP 301 E COLORADO BLVD. STE 407 PASADENA CA 91101 1/28, 2/4, 2/11/16 CNS-2837254# EL SEGUNDO HERALD El Segundo Herald Pub. 1/28, 2/4, 2/11/16 H-24976 Visit us online: www.heraldpublications.com
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