EL SEGUNDO HERALD August 19, 2021 Page 5
Police Reports
Monday, Aug 9th
A shoplifting report was taken at 1037
hours from the 700 block of South Pacific
Coast Highway. Unknown suspect stole $400
worth of merchandise from the business.
An attempt identity theft report was taken
at 1254 hours from the 300 block of Main
Street.
One male adult was arrested at 1355 hours
from the 500 block of North Pacific Coast
Highway for shoplifting.
An online vandalism report was taken at
1727 from the 600 block of Center Street.
A found property report was taken at 1716
hours from the 1900 block of Hughes Way.
Several fake bills were found and booked
for destruction.
A defrauding an inn keeper report was
taken at 1713 hours from the 600 block of
Hawaii Street. The patrons failed to pay
their bill.
A burglary report was taken at 1756 hours
from the 1700 block of East Pine Avenue.
Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s bicycle
from his garage
A grand theft report was taken at 1836
hours from Oak Avenue and Sheldon Street.
Unknown suspect(s) stole the catalytic converter
from the victim’s vehicle
One male adult was arrested at 2031 hours
from the 2100 block of East El Segundo
Boulevard for one LASD parole violation
warrant
A stolen vehicle report was taken at 2150
hours from the 800 block of South Pacific
Coast Highway. Taken was a 2006 Chevrolet
Silverado truck.
Tuesday, Aug 10th
A burglary (residential) report was taken
at 0943 hours from the 400 block of Oregon
Street.
Your Neighborhood Therapist
Dear Neighborhood Therapist,
I have been seeing a therapist for about six
months now. I am feeling a lot better, and
I’m thinking that perhaps it is time to stop.
How do I know if therapy is working, and
when a good time to stop would be?
– Happy About Feeling Better, El Segundo
Dear Happy About Feeling Better,
It’s great that you’re feeling better. Your
question is a really difficult one because
there is usually no right or wrong answer
about when to stop, but the fact that you’re
asking about it probably means that it’s
time to start thinking about how you want
to move forward.
The reason there is no right or wrong answer
is because there are too many variables.
It depends not only on each of our own
individual life experience, but also what is
happening around us, as well as our ability
to attend meetings, our relationship with
the therapist we work with, and of course
financial considerations - namely, the perennial
question of whether or not it’s worth it.
I have worked both with people who have
been doing quite well for years, as well as
people who have had many problems to
contend with who only came to therapy for
a short period of time. No therapist should
try to “keep” you in therapy any longer than
necessary. Some people find value in coming
weekly for months or years, while others
want to move on as quickly as possible. Both
ways of working are just fine.
How will you know if therapy is working?
The most unsatisfying answer is that
it’s almost impossible to be sure - again,
because there are so many variables, including
the possibility that you might start to feel
better whether or not you talk to someone.
The slightly less unsatisfying answer is that
sometimes it takes a little while to figure out
if it’s working.
The best answer is that there’s a better way
to think about it. Thinking about whether or
not therapy is “working” implies but there is
something that needs fixing. It also implies
that there is some state of being “better”
that is definitely achievable. I just don’t
agree that there is always either something
that needs fixing or that we can always get
to a better place in life. For example, when
people experience grief and loss, there’s
often nothing to”fix,” because there’s nothing
“wrong” - just sad.
Most people in most circumstances don’t
need any kind of fixing whatsoever. The
better way to think about therapy is to ask
if the meetings are helpful. For example, are
you being asked to reflect on your life and
your circumstances in ways that are helpful
to you? Are you being “seen” in a way that
is genuine?
Your decision when to stop, but I would
invite you to think about it differently. When
you find someone you like and trust, have a
conversation about changing the frequency of
meetings - for example, meeting less often, or
only “as needed.” Most therapists are happy
to accommodate these changes if they can.
That way, you won’t have to guess about
when the “right time” is; instead, you’ll just
go if and when you need or want to.
Please write to tom@tomandrecounseling.
com or text to 310.776.5299 with questions
about handling what is affecting your life,
your family, the community or the world.
Tom Andre is a Licensed Marriage & Family
Therapist (LMFT119254). The information
in this column is for educational purposes
only and nothing herein should be construed
as professional advice or the formation of a
therapeutic relationship. •
See Police Reports, page 11
Love Thy Neighbor
Dear El Segundoans,
The Herald staff and I only know so many El Segundoans,
but we want to learn about more of you. With 8,000
residents, we’re sure there are some gems we may have
overlooked or not been aware of them. Do you have an
interesting friend, neighbor or student? With most of El
Segundo sports and events on hold, we are looking to do
more El Segundo residents’ profiles. All you have to do
is ask their permission and send us
their contact information. Of course,
if you find yourself fascinating, send
us your information too.
– Best to you all. HM.
Send your suggestions in
to letters@heraldpublications.com
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Seniors
How to Reduce Your Risk Of
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
(BPT) - Creating a tapestry of vivid
colors and patterns, Geri Wires, an avid
quilter, relies on her sight to create her art.
So, in 2007 after her dilated eye exam and
speaking with her eye doctor, she was alarmed
at the diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration
(AMD) at age 64. AMD is one
of the leading causes of vision loss among
people 50 and older and affects 16 million
Americans - more than glaucoma and cataracts
combined.
“After my diagnosis, the reality of AMD and
its potential effects on my vision became very
serious to me,” Wires said. To help manage
her condition, Wires began taking Bausch +
Lomb PreserVision® AREDS 2 Formula eye
vitamins twice daily at her doctor’s suggestion
as part of an action plan that includes a
healthy diet and regular exercise. PreserVision®
AREDS 2 formula eye vitamins contain the
nutrient formula recommended by National
Eye Institute (NEI) researchers to help reduce
the risk of progression in people with
moderate to advanced AMD.
AMD is a progressive eye condition caused
by degeneration of the part of the retina that
impacts central vision. Early-stage AMD
often does not present any symptoms or vision
changes, as symptoms usually appear
gradually over time. In its later stages, AMD
can lead to difficulty with daily activities like
driving, reading, or recognizing the faces of
loved ones, according to the NEI.
New Nei Data Shows Specific
Vitamin Mix Can Help Reduce
Risk of AMD Progression
In 2001, data from the AREDS2 study
See Seniors, page 12
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Community Briefs
West Basin Requires Proof of
Vaccination for Staff
The West Basin Municipal Water District
(West Basin) is now requiring that all employees
must submit proof of vaccination or submit a
request for reasonable accommodation under a
medical or religious exemption, effective August
2021. Those employees who are not vaccinated
or who request accommodation will be required
to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing.
With a surge in the Delta variant of the
coronavirus and a partial return to the office
for the approximately 50 employees of West
Basin, the Interim General Manager, under
the direction of the Board of Directors, made
the decision in order to ensure a safe and full
reopening.
To read the detailed report from the Human
Resources Department, find the July 26,
2021 Board Inquiry Regarding Mandating
COVID-19 Vaccination agenda item 8E visit
www.westbasin.org/news/covid-19.
Hyperion Reimbursement
Program Update
LA Sanitation has extended its deadline
for the Hyperion reimbursement program
to August 26. The reimbursement offer is
now valid for eligible residents from July
12, 2021 through 11:59pm on August 26,
2021 (or for hotel checkout the morning of
August 27, 2021). Residents participating
in the program should visit lacitysan.org
for updates.
If you are having issues scanning the
required documents to submit for reimbursement,
you can stop by the El Segundo
Public Library to use the public scanner. It
is easy to use and its free. You can save the
scanned documents to a USB drive or email
the information to yourself. Library staff are
happy to show you how to use the scanner.
If you have questions about the application
process or have not received your email with
link to submit receipts send an email to Sanhyperion@
lacity.org or contact the 24-hour
Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.
It may take up to three to five weeks for
LASAN to issue checks for reimbursement
requests received.
More Resources:
Recorded information on beach conditions is
available 24-hours a day on the Los Angeles
County’s beach closure hotline: 1-800-525-5662.
For questions about water quality at our local
beaches please visit publichealth.lacounty.gov.
The Los Angeles County Department of
Public Health also responds to calls about
odors as it relates to potential health impacts.
To report odors call Public Health
at 1-888-700-9995 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday- Friday.
City of El Segundo officials remain in
constant communication with officials from
Hyperion, City of Los Angeles, County of
Los Angeles, California regulatory agencies,
and federal government agencies to ensure
that the City of El Segundo is kept abreast
of this incident’s clean-up, odor control, and
impact on the environment, including our
local beach. For more information about this
incident and the recovery effort, or to file a
complaint, please contact LA Sanitation &
Environment’s 24-hour Customer Care Center
at: 1-800-773-2489. •