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EL SEGUNDO HERALD December 24, 2020 Page 3 Police Reports Designed by myriammira / Freepik Love Thy Neighbor Dear El Segundoians, The Herald staff and I only know so many El Segundoians, 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. Send your suggestions in to letters@heraldpublications.com Of course, if you find yourself fascinating, send us your information too. – Best to you all. HM. Provided by Karen Sellers, Realtor Beach City Brokers License # 00624266 For your enjoyment in these unusual times, words that mean more now than they did then. Letters Merry Christmas! On behalf of every Scout that meets at the El Segundo Scout House I’d like to thank our community for supporting our annual Christmas Tree Lot.  Despite restrictions and hurdles, you purchased your Tree or Wreath either on line or in person safely, and helped us meet our fundraising goals to support the Scouting program and our facility. For this we are all truly grateful!  A huge thanks also to the Scouts and Parents who worked tirelessly to stand, sell and deliver your trees!  It was a monumental effort to do this safely during a pandemic. A Very Merry Christmas to all! – Mike Rotolo, President El Segundo Scouthouse Association Monday, December 14th A petty theft report was taken at 0858 hours from the 800 block of South Pacific Coast Highway. Unknown suspect(s) stole miscellaneous tools. A burglary (commercial) report was taken at 1611 hours from the 800 block of South Pacific Coast Highway. Unknown suspect(s) stole $13,000 worth of merchandise. A found property report was taken at 1641 hours from the 800 block of Eucalyptus Drive. Miscellaneous personal property was found and booked for safekeeping. Traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at 1723 hours from Main Street and Oak Avenue, vehicle versus pedestrian. A grand theft report was taken at 1815 hours from the 700 block of South Pacific Coast Highway. Unknown suspect(s) suspects stole merchandise from the store. One male adult was arrested at 0143 hours from the 700 block of West Acacia Avenue for identity theft, driving a stolen vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, forgery, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Tuesday, December 15th A found property report was taken at 0944 hours from East Mariposa Avenue and North Pacific Coast Highway. Two male adults were arrested at 1443 hours from East El Segundo Boulevard and North Nash Street for burglary. A missing person’s report was taken at 1729 hours from the 200 block of Main Street. A male adult was reported missing. A burglary (commercial) report was taken at 1746 hours from the 1900 block of Hughes Way. Unknown suspect(s) broke into the victim’s storage unit and stole his property. A petty theft report was taken at 1938 hours from the 700 block of West Imperial Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) stole a package from the victim. One male juvenile was arrested at 0409 hours from Center Street and Mariposa Avenue for petty theft. Wednesday, December 16th A vandalism report was taken at 1252 hours from the 200 block of North Aviation Boulevard. Unknown suspect(s) shattered windows to the victim’s business. One male adult was detained at 1451 hours from El Segundo Boulevard and Nash Street and transported to Harbor General Hospital for a 72 hour psychiatric evaluation. A burglary report was taken at 1435 hours from the 1800 block of East Sycamore Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s property from his room. A grand theft report was taken at 1435 hours from the 200 block of Sierra Street. Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s catalytic converter from his vehicle. A burglary (commercial) report was taken at 1711 hours from the 1900 block of Hughes See Police Reports, page 9 Sabina Sandoval explains “The Pocket”, and How to be In It By Kiersten Vannest private events, senior living homes, the beach; Can you feel your heartbeat? Pay attention the list goes on. She even did a Ted talk using to it for a moment. Get into the rhythm of it. her drums to explain the pocket. That consistent beat, unique to you, is what Born and raised in the South Bay, Sabina Sabina Sandoval, a resident of El Segundo, had no musical training as a child. Her mother calls “the pocket.” You are in pocket when you immigrated from Honduras at the age of sixteen are in rhythm, doing what is natural and true and had six children by the age of twenty-six. to yourself. Your music may become out of From a young age, her mother instilled in her pocket when you lose the rhythm. Your heart a sense of music, turning on a track and having may become out of pocket when your health the whole family drop their tasks just to come takes a turn. Lying, cheating, stealing: your dance with her. One day, after a four-year stint very essence may be out of pocket. in foster care, Sabina came home, and there Look up Sabina Sandoval, and you’ll find was a drum set in her living room, brought by a woman who plays the drums. You’ll find a her mother’s new boyfriend. She tried it out. woman who played for a band called Juice, Sandoval knew after this first percussive incident which opened for artists like Heart, Pat Benatar, that drums would define the rest of her life. and Fleetwood Mac. Most importantly, you’ll After signing deals and cutting records and see a drum circle called Free to be Me.  playing for several all-girl bands in her youth, Free to be Me is the central component of Sandoval moved in with her then-partner and her Sabina’s life these days. She describes it as partner’s son in her twenties. While becoming an after school enrichment program, but it’s more of a motherly figure, music got put on so much more. Owning over 300 drums, she the back burner, and she learned a trade. She brings her drum circle to schools, prisons, Herald Publications will be Closed on: Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 Thursday, December 31 and Friday, January 1 We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Sabina and Stevie Wonder See Sabina, page 6


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