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EL SEGUNDO HERALD November 30, 2017 Page 3
Letters
Thank You
Bobby Dean and Beach Mex.
For hosting a fundraiser for Tayler Dahm.
We appreciate all the support and kindness
everyone has given. Happy Holidays.
– Andi Dahm and Family
Pedestrians And Pollution
Pedestrians who desire to do their part in
controlling air pollution can effortlessly and
effectively do so. When crossing streets, either
mid-block or at intersections where cross
traffic stops are not required and especially
involving those with heavier traffic, waiting
only a few seconds for immediate vehicular
traffic to pass will prevent numerous otherwise
unnecessary stops and starts by motorists. This
in turn avoids the expenditure of additional
motor fuel to accelerate vehicles back up to
speed as well as the bonus of significantly
reducing associated wear and tear of brakes,
tires and drive line components.
I personally observe hundreds of vehicles
a day on Main Street alone unnecessarily
stopped by pedestrians. Imagine for a moment
the effects Worldwide, where millions of
gallons of motor fuel is avoidably consumed
on a daily basis and billions of dollars in
additional annual maintenance and repair
expense is required. When feasible, standing
well clear of the roadway and waving the
vehicles through will make your intentions
known to the drivers. Then you’re free to cross,
having done your part. Just be sure to check
for traffic rather than your smartphone. That
way you’ll be there for it on the other side.
– Richard Arabian •
Davis & DeRosa Physical Therapy, Inc.
Davis & DeRosa Physical Therapy, established in 2003,
provides a quaint boutique practice located in El Segundo,
California. The 4,000 square foot facility is a well known
practice offering its patients private, personal treatment by
a licensed therapist at every visit. Patients are guaranteed
one-on-one attention for their 45-minute treatment.
THE PRACTICE SPECIALIZES IN
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR:
Chronic Neck and Back Pain
Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
Sports Injuries
Work Injuries
Neurological Disorders
Foot and Ankle Disorders (including orthotics)
Osteoporosis and other Age Related Disorders
Balance and Vestibular Disorders
Injury Prevention
Troy Davis Owner, PT, DPT • Chris DeRosa Owner, PT, OCS
Leo Valenzuela, PT, DPT • Lianne Nakazaki, PT, DPT
Garret Wong, PT, DPT, OCS • Tami Chang, PT • Kim Klein, PT
William Quibell, PT, DPT • Richelle Mae Milina, PT, DPT, OCS
325 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245 310.648.3167
www.davisandderosa.com
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Insurance Changes Bringing Much
Needed Relief to Medical Practices
By Rob McCarthy
A new law will make it possible for small
companies to afford workplace accident insurance
next year by loosening the rules on
privately-owned businesses, says the South Bay
lawmaker who sponsored the bill.
Senator Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, said that
more owners and board members of California
corporations can opt out their company workers’
comp policies under his bill. Part-owners and
directors will be allowed to waive coverage
as long as they have other health insurance
to cover them in case of accident or illness.
The Legislature’s efforts to reduce cheating
by employers have made it harder on small
business owners, according to Bradford who
represents the 35th District. The California
Department of Insurance says that workers’
comp premium fraud occurs when a company
underreports the true number of employees
on its payroll.
The new law doesn’t take effect until July
1, giving small businesses time to decide
who’ll claim the exemption. The California
Medical Association predicted that owners of
medical practices will sign up immediately
for the waivers.
“All owners of medical corporations will
be able to exempt themselves from workers’
compensation coverage, regardless of percentage
ownership, as long as they submit a waiver and
have health insurance coverage,” the association
said when the bill was signed on October 30.
Currently, a relative or investor in a corporation
can decline insurance coverage if they
own at least 15 percent of the business. That
same applies to a member of a board of directors.
Bradford’s bill relaxes the requirement
so that owners with a lower 10 percent stake
also may opt out as a cost-saving measure.
The 15-percent rule was “arbitrary” and
left many owners of medical corporations to
pay higher insurance bills for coverage they
didn’t need, according to the state’s medical
association that sponsored Bradford’s bill.
CMA noted that the rule had good intentions.
It was aimed at stopping employers
from handing out phony job titles or small
fractions of a business to avoid coverage
requirements under the work comp system.
The 15 percent rule wound up costing
medical corporations with 10 owners an
additional $11,000 to $18,000 per year, the
CMA estimated.
Bradford, who is chairman of the state
Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee,
said that he supports all employers
paying their fair share for coverage. However,
small businesses are being hurt the most.
See Insurance Changes, page 12
Police Reports
Thursday, November 16
A petty theft report was taken at 1127 hours
from the 700 block of West Pine Avenue.
Unknown suspect(s) stole two packages from
the victim’s front porch.
A traffic accident (with injuries) occurred
at 1658 hours from El Segundo Boulevard
and Continental Boulevard, vehicles versus
vehicle.
An annoying phone calls report was taken at
1717 hours from the 400 block of Bungalow
Drive. Known suspect sent victim harassing
text messages.
A petty theft report was taken at 1844
hours from the 700 block of South Sepulveda
Boulevard. A purse was taken from an
unlocked vehicle.
A criminal threats report was taken at 1926
hours from the 300 block of Bungalow Drive.
Friday, November 17
One male adult was arrested at 0308 hours
from Main Street and Imperial Highway for
possession of firearm with a prior felony
conviction.
One female adult was detained and cited at
1639 hours from the 2100 block of East El
Segundo Boulevard for plain drunk in public.
A felony hit and run report was taken at 1904
hours from the 800 block of South Sepulveda
Boulevard, vehicle versus pedestrian.
Saturday, November 18
A found property report was taken at 0314
hours from the 900 block of Pepper Street.
A Hyundai Elantra key remote was found.
One male adult was arrested at 1053 hours
from the 700 block of East Imperial Avenue
for criminal threats.
Robbery report was taken at 2229 hours
from the 1400 block of East Imperial Avenue.
A male adult stole his ex-girlfriend’s cellular
phone by force.
See Police Reports, page 12
Calendar of Events
Deadline for Calendar items is the prior
Thursday by noon. Calendar items are $1
per word. Email listings to marketing@
heraldpublications.com. We take Visa and
MasterCard.
THURSDAY, NOV. 30
• Segundo Saxes and ES Brass Ensemble
playing at the Redondo Stroll.
• El Segundo Farmer’s Market Featuring:
Segundo Saxes playing after 4:00 PM.,
Regular hours: 3:00 PM. – 7:00 PM,
located on Main Street, Downtown
El Segundo.
FRIDAY, DEC. 1
• Bingo, 1:00 PM. - 3:00 PM., 50 Plus, $3.00
minimum, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339
Sheldon St., Call Diane: 310-640-9577.
• Giant Used Book Sale, 10:00 AM. – 5:00
PM., Adult Books, Children’s Books,
DVD’s, CD’s, Limited Holiday Items, El
Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa
Ave., Call: 310-524-2722.
SATURDAY, DEC. 2
• Centennial Tree Lighting at Library Park,
5:30 PM., Featuring: The El Segundo
Concert Brass Band playing from 3:00
PM. – 4:00 PM. Many activities during
the day, Call for more info: 310-524-2700.
• Giant Used Book Sale, 10:00 AM. – 5:00
PM., Adult Books, Children’s Books,
DVD’s, CD’s, Limited Holiday Items, El
Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa
Ave., Call: 310-524-2722.
• El Segundo Public Library History Room
is OPEN from 1:00 PM. – 3:00 PM., the
first Saturday of every month.
SUNDAY, DEC. 3
• Bridge & Pinochle Groups, 11:30 AM. –
3:45 PM, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339
Sheldon St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856.
MONDAY, DEC. 4
• Canasta Group, 12:00 PM. – 3:00 PM., 50
Plus, Free, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339
Sheldon St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856.
TUESDAY, DEC. 5
• Pinochle, 11:30 AM. – 3:30 PM., Senior
Club of El Segundo, 339 Sheldon St., Call
Pam at: 310-318-2856.
• City Council Meeting, 7:00 PM. – 9:00
PM., City Hall, Council Chambers, 3031
Torrance Blvd., Call: 310-618-2780.
• El Segundo Kiwanis Club Meeting,
12:10 PM., The Lakes at El Segundo,
400 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Contact:
elsegundokiwanis.org.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6
• Eagles Nest PTO Meeting, 6:15 PM., 641
Sheldon St., Call: 310-615-2650.
• ESHS PTA Meeting, 7:00 PM., ESHS
Library, 640 Main Street, Call: 310-
615-2662.
THURSDAY, DEC. 7
• El Segundo Historical Committee Meeting,
7:00 PM. – 8:00 PM., El Segundo Public
Library, 111 W. Mariposa Avenue, Call:
310-640-8923.
• A Visit with Santa, 3:00 PM. – 4:30 PM.,
children under 8 must be with an adult, El
Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa
Ave., For More Info : 310-524-2726.
• El Segundo Farmer’s Market, 3:00 PM.
– 7:00 PM, located on Main Street,
Downtown El Segundo.
FRIDAY, DEC. 8
• Bingo, 1:00 PM. - 3:00 PM., 50 Plus, $3.00
minimum, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339
Sheldon St., Call Diane: 310-640-9577.
SATURDAY, DEC. 9
• Saturday Night Dance, 7:00 PM. – 9:45
PM., Cost: $3.00 Per Person, Adults of all
Ages Welcome, Senior Club of El Segundo,
339 Sheldon St., Call: 310-524-2705.
• Opening of Candy Cane Lane, 6:30 PM.,
Featuring: The El Segundo Concert Band
that will play during the entire event.
SUNDAY, DEC. 10
• 54th Annual Centennial Holiday Parade,
1:00 PM. – 3:00 PM., Look out for Santa
at the end of the parade, Main Street,
Downtown El Segundo.
MONDAY, DEC. 11
• Canasta Group, 12:00 PM. – 3:00 PM., 50
Plus, Free, Senior Club of El Segundo, 339
Sheldon St., Call Pam at: 310-318-2856.
TUESDAY, DEC. 12
• Pinochle, 11:30 AM. – 3:30 PM., Senior
Club of El Segundo, 339 Sheldon St., Call
Pam at: 310-318-2856.
• Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 PM.,
District Administrative Office – Board
Room, 641 Sheldon Street.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13
• Bowling, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 50 Plus,
Senior Club of El Segundo, Gable House
Bowl, 22501 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance,
Cost: $8.25 for 3 games, Call Joyce at:
310-322-7621.
THURSDAY, DEC. 14
• CSS Winter Sing, Center Street School,
700 Center Street, Call for more info:
310-615-2676.
• El Segundo Board of Education & City
Council Joint Meeting, 6:00 PM., El
Segundo City Hall, 350 Main Street, Call:
310-524-2306.
• El Segundo Farmer’s Market, 3:00 PM.
– 7:00 PM, located on Main Street,
Downtown El Segundo. •