EL SEGUNDO HERALD September 17, 2015 Page 3 Back to School Traffic Safety Reminders and Tips By Paul Kranke, Torrance PD As South Bay children head back to school, the Torrance Police Department is reminding motorists to take extra precaution when travelling in school zones. When schools are in session, many children will be walking or riding their bicycles to and from school – many of them during the busiest time of the day when motorists are travelling to work or home after a tiring day. Reminders for Motorists: Slow down. Observe the speed limit in school zones at all times. Be aware of all Stop signs in front of and around schools. Drivers must come to a complete Stop and proceed with caution, looking out for pedestrians and bicyclists. Be alert for children walking and biking as you back out of your driveway or leave your garage. Watch for children on bicycles, especially at intersections. Be especially careful when driving on neighborhood streets and around school zones. Always expect the unexpected. Observe all traffic laws. Officers from the Torrance Police Department will be assigned to these areas to observe traffic violations and to enforce traffic laws. Motorists and parents need to pay attention to parking regulations in and adjacent to school facilities. Be aware of the following “no parking” signs, red zones, fire hydrants, blocking or stopping in disabled stalls, crosswalks, driveways and double parking. Torrance Police will be citing for violations. Stop your car when you see lights flashing on a school bus. Red flashing lights indicate that the bus is stopped and students are getting on or off. Don’t start driving until the red lights stop flashing. Be aware that a child may dash across the street. Safety Tips for Pedestrians: Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk and you have to walk in the road, always walk Facing traffic. Wear bright colored clothing to increase visibility. Cross only at corners or marked crosswalks. Stop at the curb, or the edge of the road. Walk in groups, there is safety in numbers. Groups are more likely to be seen by drivers. Before crossing the street, stop and look left, then right, then left again. When vehicles are stopped, make eye contact with the driver to insure they know you are there before proceeding. If you see a car, wait until it goes by. Then look left, right and left again until traffic is clear and it is safe to cross. Safety Tips for Bicyclists: Wear a helmet, and be sure to have reflectors on your pedals, frame, and wheels. Be Seen – Be Aware – Be Predictable. Follow the Rules of the Road - Ride on the right, with the traffic, in single file. Obey stop signs and traffic lights. Never cross a street without looking for cars. Give the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks. When crossing the street, children should get off and walk their bikes using the marked crosswalk. Let’s all keep SAFETY as our top priority to provide a safe and promising school year for our children! • Visit us online: www.heraldpublications.com Police Reports See Hottest Days, page 14 ELECT CHRIS POWELL El Segundo Board of Education Experience our district needs. Dedication our students deserve. FINANCIAL ACUMEN Certified Public Accountant • Chief Financial Officer in private industry and for El Segundo Ed! Foundation • More than 25 years of experience balancing multi-million dollar budgets • Extensive knowledge of public school finance and balancing school district budgets COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ESUSD School Board Member (14 years) • Past President, El Segundo Chamber of Commerce • Graduate, Chamber of Commerce “Leadership El Segundo” program • Past President, El Segundo Rotary Club • Member, ESUSD’s 7-11 Citizen’s Advisory Committee COMMITMENT TO OUR SCHOOLS El Segundo Ed! Foundation Superintendent’s Roundtable Charter Member • El Segundo High School Band Parent • Executive Board Member, ESHS PTA (2015 – 2016) • Past President, Center Street Elementary School PTA • PTA Board Member, Center Street, ESMS, ESHS and ES Council (Since 1992) • Past Race Director, PTA Run for Education • Executive Board Member and Campaign Chairman for School Bond Measures C and E CIVIC INVOLVEMENT 20-year Member, El Segundo Rotary Club • Church and Scout Youth Leader DEDICATED SERVICE El Segundo Citizen of the Year 2005 • Recipient, El Segundo Chamber’s Dave Jones Award for Commitment to Education 1994 PLEASE VOTE for CHRIS POWELL ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 ChrisPowell4SchoolBoard@gmail.com • ChrisPowell4SchoolBoard.com Paid for by Committee to Elect Chris Powell for School Board 2015 #1378958 Burkley & Brandlin LLP A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W Living Trusts/Wills, Probate, Employment Law, Personal Injury Trust and Estates Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litiga tion 310-540-6000 Lifetime El Segundo Residents *AV Rated (Highest) Martindale - Hubbell / **Certified Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization Unanswered Financial Questions? 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If you have a rabbit or other small pocket pet, be extra careful during this heat wave. Rabbits are particularly sensitive to sudden warm temperature changes. Rabbits are not rodents. They are lagomorphs. Animals in this group have a digestive system that ferments their vegetarian diet in the hind gut with an organ called the cecum. It’s roughly in the same spot as our appendix, located between the small and large intestine. These animals rely on a steady continuous growth of bacteria and yeast in this organ. Sudden warm temperatures and abrupt diet changes can cause a disruption in the bacteria and yeast leading to decreased gut function and death. Here are some other things you may want to consider around this time of year: Don’t let up on flea control. Fewer flea eggs in the fall will result in fewer fleas in the spring. Keeping the pressure on the adult flea all year long is the key. Fleas have four life stages like all insects. The adult flea lives on the host and each flea can lay 50 eggs per day. The eggs fall off the pet and develop into larva in the environment and finally end up in a cocoon. This cocoon can protect the developing flea from cold and dryness for up to an entire year. The cooler weather won’t kill off the fleas. It only delays the hatching. Take advantage of the cooler weather and don’t allow even one flea to build up eggs in the house and yard. There are modern, safe and effective prevention products available from your veterinarian and they can customize a plan that fits your specific needs. Get a good shampoo and conditioner for your dog and pet wipes for your cat. The end Monday, September 7, 2015 One female adult was detained at 2341 hours from the 600 block of West Acacia Avenue and transported to Harbor UCLA Medical Center for evaluation and treatment Tuesday, September 8, 2015 A misdemeanor hit and run occurred at 0211 hours in the 700 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard, vehicle versus a fence One male adult was arrested at 0332 hours from the 700 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard for misdemeanor DUI, driving without an interlock ignition device, driving with a suspended license and misdemeanor hit and run An identity theft report was taken at 0706 hours from the 300 block of Virginia Street. Unknown suspect(s) used the victim’s credit card to make online purchases An attempt grand theft report was taken at 1129 hours from the 2200 block of East Park Place. Unknown suspect(s) impersonated a company by using an altered e-mail address to request money A found property report was taken at 1450 hours from the 100 block of Concord Street. Found was a bicycle A burglary (vehicle) report was taken at 2043 hours from the 900 block of Cedar Street One female adult was arrested at 0031 hours See Police Reports, page 12 Brian R. Brandlin • Bruce R. Brandlin • Christopher P. Brandlin
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