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By Chairman Armando ArenasAnd so life goes on! We are navigating through a difficult

crisis. We might assume everyone is facing the same difficul-ties or managing this crisis at the same level of discomfort.

We certainly are all in the same storm, but not in the same boat.

Many families have been able to work from home and maintain a sense of normality, all while keeping socially distant and safe. Unfortunately, many are not. Local families are struggling to make ends meet and are feeling frustrated with no end in sight. Many have been laid off and cannot afford to stay home. Non-essential small businesses have had to shut down completely and let go of their staff. The impact of the economic slowdown is far-reaching. The Montebello Chamber has been proac-tive with virtual town hall meetings and making every effort to put small business owners in touch with entities that can help with financial assistance and navigating complicated applications. We have partnered with our city officials to disseminate information and reach those in need. The Chamber has refocused its purpose to help those in need and encourage them to move forward and survive.

Of course the most tragic aspect of this pandemic has been the loss of life and the many that have been affected. Our hearts go out to all these families that have suf-fered loss. Beyond words of care and compassion, we are all able to take action to help the common cause. Following distancing guidelines and wearing a protective mask goes beyond yourself. It is an effort to care for others and be willing to pitch in. Our community needs us and we need our community.

As we move forward, our graduate class of 2020 comes to mind. These students have worked hard and imagined a much different end to their course of school work. This is a critical time to engage with our younger generation. Comfort them, celebrate them, encourage them to dream big and persevere. Just as previous generations were shaped by the Great Depression, world wars and much more, this generation will overcome and triumph because the human spirit for creativity and benevolent purpose is stronger than any crisis. The future may look different but it is still bright.

CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTARY

An Official Publication of the Montebello Chamber of Commerce2019-2020 Officers

Chairman of the Board . . Armando Arenas, Century 21 George Michael RealtyVice Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ilma V. Avila, Ilma V. Avila, CPATreasurer . . . . . . . John Pringle, Esq., Roquemore, Pringle and Moore, Inc.Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michele L. Robinson, Kaiser Permanente

Board of DirectorsSusan Ayala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athens ServicesStepan Boyajian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montebello Tire Pros Denise Campos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SoCal Gas, A Sempra Energy UtilityRay Galan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RG Pacific, LLCDarrell H. Heacock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homer R. Heacock Realty Greg Millsap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Shops at MontebelloJay Nomura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M’s FlowersGeorge B. Pacheco . . . . Law Offices of George B. Pacheco & AssociatesVeronica Ramirez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beverly HospitalBarbara Risher Welch . . . . . . . . . . Risher Mortuary & Cremation Services

Chamber StaffAni Minasian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President/CEOAdriana Dugan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Membership Services Specialist

AmbassadorsMartha Alvarez, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guerra Gutierrez MortuariesRena Garcia, Vice Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rena’s CaféJenny Louwers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . World Financial GroupLydia Minasian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goldex Fine JewelryRhonda Newborg . . . . . . . Pasadena Service Federal Credit UnionFernando Padilla . . . . . . . . . . . K-9 Protective Services, Inc.Betty Peralta . . . . . . . . . . . . Soroptimist International of MontebelloMaggie Rios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNIFY Financial Credit UnionJean Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rose Hills Memorial ParkVictor Sanchez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNIFY Financial Credit UnionThank you to Ernest Peralta for many of the photos appearing in this issue.

Montebello Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.109 North 19th Street, Montebello, CA 90640(323) 721-1153 • Fax (323) 721-7946montebellochamber.org

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Fireworks Stand Fundraiser for St. Benedict’s Italian Catholic Federation

The St. Benedict’s Italian Catholic Federation (“ICF”) and Knights of Columbus will jointly operate a fireworks stand at 228 Beverly Blvd., east of Poplar Avenue, adjacent to Beverly Car Wash in Montebello. The TNT Fireworks Stand will be open Monday, June 29th through Friday, July 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and on Saturday, July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A raffle will be held on July 4th at 6:00 p.m. for a Big Bang Fireworks Assortment which has a retail value of $915.90. Tickets are only $5 each. Winner need not be present.

The ICF was established at St. Benedict Church in 1953. You do not need to be Italian to join; Catholics of all cultures are welcome. The ICF annually organize the Feast of St. Joseph’s Table at St. Benedict Church.

The funds the ICF raises enables them to support the St. Benedict Church, St. Benedict School, award Phillip Pace Jr. scholarships to St. Benedict School graduates, offer college scholarships to high school graduates, provides monetary donations to vocations to help the education of young men training for the priesthood at St. John’s Seminary, donates to Cooley’s Anemia at Los Angeles Children’s Hospital to support children suffering from Thalassemia, and other programs.

The St. Benedict’s Knights of Columbus, Council 3429, was organized at St. Benedict Church in 1951. The funds the Knights raise help them support the church, award scholarships to St. Benedict School graduates, conduct essay and spelling bees contests for local catholic elementary and intermedi-ate schools, provide food baskets at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas to local families in need to help them celebrate the holidays.

For any questions about this fireworks stand fundraiser, please call Frank Salomone at (323) 888-2074.

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Great Plates Program in MontebelloThe City of Montebello is joining California’s Great

Plates Delivered meal delivery program to support Montebello’s at-risk seniors and local food service businesses during the COVID-19 public health crisis.

The Great Plates Delivered program is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State of California, and the City of Mon-tebello.

The City will be identifying local restaurants that can provide seniors with up to three nutritious meals per day. To qualify, individuals must meet the following requirements:•Lives in the City of Montebello;•Age requirement;•65 or older OR are 60-64 and have been diagnosed

with or exposed to COVID-19, or are considered

high-risk by the CDC;•Live alone or with one other program-eligible adult;•Are not currently receiving assistance from other state

or federal nutrition assistance programs, such as CalFresh/SNAP or Meals on Wheels;

•Earn between $24,980 and $74,940 for a household of one or between $33,820 and $101,460 for a household of two;

•Have difficulty accessing food resources or preparing your own meals.

To register, interested seniors should contact the Se-nior Citizen Center at (323) 887-4575 or the Recreation and Community Services Office at (323) 887-4540. A “Frequently Asked Questions” page is also available on the City’s website at www.cityofmontebello.com/great-plates-program.

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The Shops at Montebello, managed by Southern California-based Pacific Retail Capital Partners, hosted a Chalk-For-A-Cause event on Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd, in partnership with the City of Montebello. The event raised $4,500 to benefit the Montebello-Commerce YMCA, a community-focused non-profit with recreational programs and services for all ages. For a $30 donation, registrants received an assigned parking space and time frame to complete a design, a bucket of chalk and a roll of painter’s tape.

Mayor Salvador Melendez, as well as Mayor Pro Tem Kimberly Ann Cobos-Cawthorne and Councilmembers Angie Jimenez, David Torres,

and Jack Hadjinian also came out to show support.

“The theme of our Chalk-For-A-Cause event this year was ‘Come Together,’ said Marina Satoafaiga, Market-ing and Business Develop-ment Manager at The Shops at Montebello. “Especially as we all navigate the county’s Safer at Home order, we were so happy to provide an opportunity for residents to safely share colorful and creative messages of hope and positivity while also contributing to an amazing cause. Montebello-YMCA hosts bi-weekly ‘grab and go’ meal distribution, which continues to be so impactful for our community.”

All participants registered ahead, and social distancing and face coverings were required. There were also established rules designed to prevent any cross contamination between participants. To learn more, visit instagram.com/shopmontebello/.

About The Shops at MontebelloCelebrating its 35th anniversary in 2020, The Shops at Montebello is a

modern indoor super-regional shopping center featuring four department stores and more than 140 shops, eateries, and restaurants—remaining the leader for shopping in East Los Angeles. Located on San Gabriel Blvd at the Pomona Freeway (60) and bordered by Montebello Blvd and Town Center Drive, the two-story center is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Macy’s

Home and Forever 21. Brand highlights include H&M, COACH, Old Navy, Victo-ria’s Secret, Olive Garden, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse.

A spacious Patio Cafes (food court), family lounge, community center, charging lounges, and a lively calendar of events is rooted in commu-nity, culture, and commerce. The Shops at Montebello is

operated by Pacific Retail Capital Partners. For more information, visit shopsatmontebello.com or follow their social media channels at: Facebook: facebook.com/shopmontebello Twitter: @ShopsMontebello Instagram: @ShopMontebello #MontebelloMoments

The Shops at Montebello’s First Annual Chalk-For-A-Cause Benefits Montebello-Commerce YMCA

Artists recently covered the parking lot at The Shops of Montebello with chalk drawings to benefit the Montebello-Commerce YMCA. The two-day event raised $4,500 to support the organization’s programs.

Photos: Ernest Peralta

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As local businesses continued to struggle economically through the restrictions necessitated by the COVID-19 pan-demic, the Montebello Chamber organized virtual round tables via Zoom for two prevalent local industries: the res-taurant and beauty industries.

Restaurant Industry Update and Round Table

While reopening dates were still uncertain, many restau-rants were anticipating what doing business post-pandemic might look like. On May 11th, the Montebello Chamber hosted a webinar via Zoom sponsored by SoCalGas and featuring presentations by SoCalGas representatives which were especially relevant to restaurants. The presenters on behalf of SoCalGas were Denise Campos, Public Affairs Manager; Gina Christian, Foodservice Technical Specialist; and Carmen Oliver, Vendor Outreach Team Leader.

The SoCalGas presentations were followed by an essential update by Matthew Sutton, Senior Vice President of Govern-ment Affairs + Public Policy for the California Restaurant Association (CRA) which had been actively advocating for the reopening of restaurants and contributing to the develop-ment of reopening guidelines.

Sutton provided some insight into the guidelines that were in the process of being developed by Governor Newsom’s office and answered questions from restaurant owners and managers about what to expect. Also participating was David Juarez, the CRA’s Director of Local Government Affairs in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

With the support of other neighboring chambers, partici-pating in the virtual event were owners and managers rep-resenting businesses in Montebello, Pico Rivera, Whittier, Norwalk and Santa Fe Springs.

After the presentations and Q&A sessions, the presenters exited the event and the round table session began exclusively with restaurant owners and managers who shared their con-cerns, challenges and solutions with each other.

Beauty Industry Round Table #2The first round table for the beauty industry was organized

by the Montebello Chamber in the beginning of April to sup-port businesses which had been hit especially hard during the shutdowns as their industry did not lend itself to online or virtual operations.

That initial event featured an update from Myra Y. Irizarry

Chamber Organizes Industry-Specific Round Tables

Reddy, the Government Affairs Director of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), and a round table session where business owners shared their strategies, challenges and ideas with each other.

On May 1st, as the reopening schedule for the beauty industry appeared to be far off yet in the future, a second round table was organized which allowed participating business owners to check back in with each other.

Soon afterwards, the Chamber received from PBA’s Reddy the reopening guidelines for hair salons and barber shops which had been published for use in counties that were slated for reopening. The guidelines were distributed to all the beauty businesses on the Chamber’s mailing list to help them prepare for the time when LA County would also allow those businesses to reopen.

That day came on Friday, May 29th for hair salons and barber shops (spas and nail salons would have to wait) and barber shops and hair salons have since been announcing their reopening dates while completing internal renovations and protocol development to ensure the safety of their clients and professionals.

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After pausing in-person networking events to protect public health and safety, the Montebello Chamber of Commerce and Commerce Industrial Council joined forces for a Cinco de Mayo-themed virtual networking event on May 5th.

The noontime Mid-Day Mingle was held on Zoom and brought together members and staff of both chambers to network as well as commiserate during the mandated state of isolation.

Most traditional networking events organized by the Chamber feature food and drinks, so participants were provided with a list of member restaurants and encouraged to order food in advance to enjoy during the event while supporting local restaurants.

Participants took turns introducing themselves and their compa-nies, as well as sharing how they were coping with the changes and challenges posed by the pandemic. Finally, several participants’ names were pulled out of a bowl to be awarded with gift cards to local businesses.

Once the LA County’s Safer at Home public health order was issued, in-person chamber events were paused, while some events were transformed into virtual ones.

The Montebello Chamber’s first virtual ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Whittier Palm Dental, a well-established dental practice which just recently changed ownership. The event was hosted on Zoom and streamed live on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

On May 28th, the new owner of the practice, Dr. Jelani Winslow, took participants of the Zoom event on a virtual tour of the homey, natural light-filled facilities and pointed out some of the safety features which had been installed by the previous owner, Dr. Ralph Hansen.

Those features, ranging from water filtration systems to three types of air filtration systems (ozone, ion and ultraviolet), were not required at the time they were installed but have never been more relevant and mean-ingful than during the post-pandemic reopening period.

Dr. Winslow also outlined his education and di-verse training which included eleven years’ work in a clinic where he provided a wide range of treatments to patients who could not necessarily afford to be seen by specialists. As a result, the practice’s treatments range from cosmetic and preventive dentistry to tooth

extractions, root canals and the restoration of broken or missing teeth.

Winslow was then congratulated by multiple digni-taries: from the City of Montebello, Mayor Pro Tem Kimberly Ann Cobos-Cawthorne and Councilman David Torres; Field Representative Griselda Ortiz on behalf of Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez of the 38th District; Field Representative Raquel Ramirez on behalf of California State Assemblymember Cristina Garcia of the 58th District; and Communications Director Fred Zermeno on behalf of California State Senator Bob Ar-chuleta of the 32nd District. The Montebello Chamber’s Board Chairman, Armando Arenas, congratulated Dr. Winslow on behalf of the chamber. Certificates from each would be delivered after the event.

In the spirit of physical distancing, the symbolic red ribbon was cut by Dr. Winslow alone as the participants cheered. Then participants’ names were placed in a bowl and two winners randomly chosen to win sonic toothbrushes donated by Dr. Winslow. Finally, all the participants introduced themselves and personally con-gratulated Dr. Winslow while many expressed a desire to set appointments for the future.

Whittier Palm Dental is located at 1900 W. Whittier Blvd. in Montebello, (323) 721-7153, whittierpalm-dental.com.

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Before the mandated shutdowns of non-essential businesses, Angry Horse Brewing’s taproom was a popular hangout for locals as well as a destination spot for aficionados of artisanal beer. The brewery often offered live music on the weekends as well as pop-ups by local caterers and food trucks.

After LA County’s public health orders required restaurants and taprooms to close to the public in mid-March, Angry Horse Brewing quickly pivoted to offer curbside delivery of their craft beer as well as eggs and milk, and on the weekends, partnered with food and beverage businesses to offer take-out of various foods and specialty coffee drinks.

Almost immediately, the local brewery also began staging musical concerts in their empty taproom and livestreaming the performances on the My Montebello Facebook page. Some of the recordings were later posted on Angry Horse’s Facebook page where they can be viewed now.

The first concert in the series was held on March 20th featuring Rafa & Porque Si – a duo which has been a regular act at the brewery well before the pandemic hit, performing frequently on weekends.

During that performance as well as a second concert on May 15th, the jovial team (who both sing and play acoustic guitar) strummed out favorites in English and Span-ish across multiple genres, from reggae and funk to alternative rock, arranged for their acoustic guitars and their blended vocal harmonies. They were joined at the first concert by a hand percussionist, and for both events, vocalist Monica O. provided lead and support vocals for part of the concert.

Also in March, smooth crooner Frankie Barajas (lead singer of The Wise Guys Big Band Machine) performed a set of popular jazz songs.

In April, Angry Horse hosted a blues and rock and roll band, Tim Conaway & the Hip Shakers, as well as local ska/punk/rock/punk trio The Ruffolos.

May saw five concerts in total including punk rock bank JabberMouth, solo rock

singer and multi-instrumentalist Gil T Serrano, solo singer-songwriter Jim Becker, Migs Whiskey with original “Southern outlaw” songs, and of course Rafa & Porque Si.

Participants were empowered to tip the performers as they would have in person but in the virtual world via the musicians’ Venmo accounts. The concerts were recorded and streamed by Byron Jackson on his My Montebello Facebook page.

Angry Horse Brewing is located at 603 W. Whittier Blvd. in Montebello, (323) 530-0015, angryhorsebrewing.com.

Angry Horse Brewing Stages Livestream Concerts

Photos: Byron Jackson

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic impacted our city, residents and businesses, we are proud to note that many local companies and organizations stepped up to provide support to the community.

Allied Feather & Down, a manufacturer of bedding and and down-filled apparel, retooled their factory and reassigned their employees to manufacture face masks. 7-Eleven also donated masks to the Montebello Police Department. The Prescrip-tion Shop and The Law Offices of George B. Pacheco and Associates donated face masks and hand sanitizers, as did Nationwide Environmental Services which also made food deliveries to the COVID-19 testing staff at Beverly Hospital.

Although schools were shut down and education moved out of the classroom and into virtual learning, students in the “Integrated Design, Engineering and Art” (IDEA) program at Don Bosco Technical Institute in Rosemead designed and produced over 1,000 protective plastic face shields with the school’s 3D printers and donated them to medical professionals. Among the recipients of the student-made face shields were medical professionals at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, LAC+USC Medical Center ENT’s Head and Neck Surgery Team, Huntington Hospital, Our Lady of Refuge, Dolores Mission, Kaiser Permanente, Arcadia Methodist Hospital, and USC Norris.

Despite being hit hard themselves by the mandated shutdowns of hair salons, Hair Philosophy reached out to other salons to gather color processing hair caps and donate them to a hospital in need.

The Montebello-Commerce YMCA hosted a blood drive and reimagined its Healthy Kids Day as a drive-by event, providing swag bags with fun activities for kids, and sponsored by Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF), Montebello Teachers Association, Toll Brothers, Bank of the West, Holmes Chiropractic, and The Shops at Montebello, among others. The YMCA also focused on distributing “Grab & Go” bags of groceries for vulnerable populations, while in-home deliveries were made to seniors and residents with disabilities or compromised immune systems by City of Montebello Recreation and Community Services employees.

7-Eleven donated groceries to the cause, Lions Club of Montebello volunteered their time and made a financial donation, as did Robert Tapia of American Advi-sors Group (AAG) on behalf of his non-profit which builds housing for low-income families, and the owners of Amore Dolce Flowers volunteered their time in addition to storing the produce in their refrigerators.

Also engaged in the collection of food donations and distribution were Designated Exceptional Services for Independence (D.E.S.I.), Mexican American Oppor-tunity Foundation (MAOF), and LK Health. The Rotary Club of Montebello partnered with the Lions Club of Montebello, Soroptimist International of Mon-tebello and the Montebello-Commerce YMCA for an iniative called BUYAH (“Back Up Your Area Hospital”) to provide groceries and comfort items to frontline workers at Beverly Hospital who were unlikely to have time for grocery shopping while working long shifts during the health crisis. Donating to the City’s senior meals program were Edgar Morales of Bank of the West, Susan Ayala of Athens Services, Stepan Boyajian of Montebello Tire Pros, and Sheryl Gioa Bishop of Scleroderma Foundation of Southern California.

The medical professionals at Beverly Hospital, PIH Health and Kaiser Permanente worked on the front lines testing, treating, and healing citizens infected with the COVID-19 virus, while AME Medical and HealthCare Partners provided medical and urgent care services to non-emergent patients, easing the burden on hospital resources.

Appreciation for our medical community as well as other first re-sponders was expressed in the form of donations of food and beverages. BJ’s Pizzeria, Salvatore Italian Restaurant, El Pescador Bar & Grill, Nothing Bundt Cakes (Rosemead), Chevrolet of Montebello and The Shops at Montebello donated food for Beverly Hospital employees, while Soroptimist International of Montebello treated hospital workers to specialty coffees and treats. Catering by Herach and Ara donated 1,600 meals to Kaiser Permanente employees at their Sunset Blvd. facility.

The Montebello Fire Department and Montebello Police Depart-ment organized a drive-by salute to show their support for frontline workers at Beverly Hospital.

Most businesses were mandated to close and faced immense economic difficulties. Special federal disaster relief programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan program, required local banks such as Pacific Premier Bank, UNIFY Financial Credit Union, and Wells Fargo Bank in Montebello and Bank of the West in Downey to process the applications and loans. Accountants specializing in

business and corporate accounting such as Ilma V. Avila, CPA and Quinones & Co., Inc. helped to advise businesses on filling out the applications and make financial calculations to qualify for loan forgiveness.

Chevron Corporation donated $1 million in Chevron gift cards to food banks and first responders in the United States, and 100,000 surgical masks from their clinics to various hospitals and health networks. The corporation also funded the creation of PPE for hospitals, nursing homes and first responders, donated $500,000 to support teachers and students, and provided $2 million in matching funds towards local relief efforts and U.S.-based non-profits.

To support those currently facing economic hardship due to COVID-19, SoCalGas suspended service disconnections for residential and small business customers and launched awareness campaigns to inform the community about its customer assistance programs. The utility is also helping the most vulnerable during this time with more than $2 million in donations to nonprofit organizations to support the region’s work-force, feed the hungry, provide bill assistance to customers, and more. SoCalGas sponsored the Chamber’s Restaurant Industry Update and Round Table last month, bringing vital information to local restaurants (see article in this issue).

Southern California Edison Company also suspended service disconnections for residential and small business customers and waived late fees. The utility company continued to offer CARE and FERA fee reduction programs for those who were experiencing financial difficulties due to job loss or change in income. In addition, Edison donated more than $1million to local nonprofits whose focus was on providing critical services, food and necessities to vulnerable communities. Edison International employees also launched a COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser to help communities impacted by the pandemic. Through employee donations and a company match, more than $414,000 was donated to support non-profits in SCE’s service area.

In addition to delivering Grab & Go meals to seniors, to empower the Montebello Chamber during the economic crisis to continue disseminating essential information to local businesses as well as residents, the City of Montebello provided funding to the Chamber and co-sponsored a virtual Montebello Business Town Hall which provided timely information and resources to local business owners. The City also applied to become the administrator of the Great Plates Delivered program in Mon-tebello which allowed local restaurants to benefit from participating in the program and local vulnerable seniors to receive three nutritious meals a day delivered to their homes. Our councilmembers also took an active role, volunteering and engaging with community efforts,

Besides the medical facilities, the mortuaries were also overwhelmed and under-staffed during the pandemic—Guerra Gutierrez Mortuaries, Rose Hills Memorial Park and Funeraria del Angel planned funeral services for many COVID-19 cases

and their families while maintaining physi-cal distancing.

Graduates were denied all the pomp and circumstance of traditional graduations this year, so Orbit Event Rentals, despite strug-gling when all their events were postponed or canceled, offered free graduation photos during a three-day event. April’s Cakes held a lottery and donated ten cakes to graduating seniors from the five public high schools in the Montebello Unified School District.

While The Shops at Montebello was closed for about two months during the height of the pandemic, the shopping center continued to engage with the community and organize events. They held a blood drive, an Easter Egg coloring contest, weekly lunch or gift card giveaways, and a Chalk Walk which provided an entertaining activ-ity for families while raising $4,500 for the Montebello-Commerce YMCA (see article in this issue).

AT&T provided free Smartphones to pu-bic safety agencies for life, and upon request, waived late payment fees for postpaid wireless, home phone or broadband residential, U-verse TV or DIRECTV customers, as well as domestic postpaid wireless plan overage charges for data, voice or text for residential postpaid wireless customers.

We are grateful for our members who have demonstrated in a time of crisis their true commitment and dedication to our community. We’re getting through this together!

Hometown Heroes Emerge in Montebello

The Law Offices of George B. Pacheco and Associates

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The Montebello Chamber celebrates its 108th year of service to the commu-nity this year and its annual Installation Dinner and Shining Star Awards event, held since 1921, serves as an opportunity to mark the occasion. This year, the an-nual event will be reimagined as a virtual event to be held on Thursday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m.

The event will feature the presentation of the Shining Star Awards to exceptional businesses, organizations and individuals for their contribution to the local com-munity, as well as the formal installation of the chamber’s 2020-2021 Board of Directors.

The silent auction, which has func-tioned at past events as both entertain-ment and a fundraising opportunity for

the organization, will be replaced with an online silent auction and live auction.

With this new format, chamber mem-bers and community members alike will be able to view and bid on the silent auc-tion the week before the event; view and engage with the live program online; and watch a recording of the entire program after the event is finished.

“What we love about this new rei-magining of the event is that so many more people will be able to experience and engage with the event,” enthuses Montebello Chamber CEO and President Ani Minasian.

“Although the change was necessitated by the public health crisis, we actually think this is a positive move because making the event accessible online means

that our entire community can share in the celebration.”

More details will be available online soon as well as in the next issue of this publication. In the meantime, the com-munity is encouraged to submit their nominations for the Shining Star Awards in the following categories: Educa-tor of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Community Organization of the Year, Public Service, Member Business of the Year, and Most Improved Commercial Property.

The nomination form is printed on this page and will also be made available on the Chamber website at montebel-lochamber.org.

“These awards have always been a wonderful way to acknowledge the ex-

ceptional people and organizations in our community, and they’ve never been more relevant than now,” observes Minasian. “While our community has been chal-lenged by the pandemic, we’ve also seen many individuals and businesses step up as heroes—public servants, educators, non-profit organizations--providing hope and support in the midst of the struggle. We’re looking forward to seeing this year’s nominations and who will emerge as the worthy winners of the awards.”

Nominations for the Shining Star Awards should be submitted by the dead-line of Friday, July 31st before 5:00 p.m. PST. Forms can be emailed to [email protected], or mailed/delivered to the Chamber office: 109 N. 19th Street, Montebello, CA 90640.

108th Anniversary Installation and Shining Star Awards on August 27th

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Applied Technology Center High SchoolAbrego, Tiffany

Aguilan, Joshua S.

Aguiniga, Aaron J.

Albanez, Jorge A.

Arzate, Alexis R.

Ayon, Brayan O.

Bahena Ferrer, Abigail

Bautista-Sanchez, Nancy M.

Becerra, Giancarlo

Benitez, Leonardo

Bermudez Valencia, Kimberly S.

Campos, Nicholas T.

Carrera, Andrea A.

Castellanos, Jayleen M.

Castillo, Felix Gerard B.

Contreras, Valeria N.

Corona, Joseph B.

Cossio, Brandon

Crist, Ethan A.

Cruz, Eduardo

Delgado, William Z.

Diaz, Kaithlyn I.

Diaz, Karla L.

Diaz, Shelsy N.

Dominguez, Johan

Dorantes, Jaylene

Escudero, Giovanni S.

Espinoza, Joan E.

Espinoza, Jose E.

Felix, Marcos J.

Figueroa, Marc A.

Flores, Jiselle B.

Fuentes, Davidovich Y.

Gannon, Sydney K.

Garcia, Anthony

Garcia, Joanna J.

Garcia Maldonado, Yanira E.

Garcia San Pedro, Xavier

Garcia Zavala, Maria I.

Gomez, Jessica N.

Gonzalez, Leonardo

Gonzalez-Perez, Gisselle

Jerez, Demin R.

Ketlek, Chutimon

Lee, Garrett J.

Leon, Catherine D.

Lopez, Alexandria Y.

Lopez, Andrea R.

Lopez, Armando A.

Lopez, George A.

Machado, John M.

Macias, Marco A.

Macias, Melanie

Macias, Nikki S.

Marchi-Setyan, Izabella N.

Marquez, Dominique V.

Marquez, Veronica

Marroquin, Vivian A.

Martinez, Emilio M.

Martinez, Isabelle J.

Martinez, Mauricio

Martinez, Raul Jr

Martirosyan, Leana

Mataalii, Alexis T.

Mejia Cabrera, Josue I.

Melendez, Anthony J.

Melendez, Jesus S.

Melgoza, Cesar A.

Mendez, Citlally A.

Mendoza, Sebastian

Meza-Vazquez, Juan A.

Miranda, Cristy D.

Montiel, Katelin M.

Morales, Devin M.

Mora-Montes, Jonathan A.

Moreno, Leyla S.

Moreno, Nathaly

Mosqueda, Valerie

Ocampo, Kevin

Ochoa, Edgar I.

Ortega, Christopher M.

Palacios, Steven

Perez, Edgar D.

Perez, Ninel I.

Petrosyan, Nane

Pizana, Aaron M.

Plasencia, Kaylen

Pleitez, Briana B.

Prieto, Jason H.

Ramirez, Alyssa B.

Ramirez, Diana E.

Ramirez, Jennifer

Real, David A.

Reyes, Daniel C.

Reyes, Lizbeth J.

Reynoso, Leah

Rivas, Samuel D.

Robles-Barahona, Stephany

Roca Moran, Branklin E.

Rocha, Christopher

Rodriguez, Anthony D.

Rodriguez, Jason D.

Ruiz, Alexis D.

Ruiz, Victoria A.

Salas, Roman M.

Salazar, Carolina E.

Salazar Perez, Diana Y.

Sanchez, Manuel M.

Siera Olmedo, Everardo

Sifuentes, Rose E.

Torres, George A.

Torres, Roberto

Torres-Munoz, Rudy

Treto, Giovana

Vallin, Jesus A.

Varela, Manuel C.

Vazquez, Kevin B.

Vera, Joseph A.

Villa, Justine T.

Villanueva, Eric M.

Zambrano, Jennifer G.

The Montebello Unified School District would like to wish you, our Class of 2020, our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS! Your academic accomplishments and achievements are worthy of recognition. As we all deal with global change during this difficult time, we want to acknowledge your intellect, resilience, and flexibility adjusting to a new world that no one expected. We also thank and acknowledge all those who guided you on your path to success and helped you achieve your goals. We want you to know that we are proud of you and wish you the best on all your future endeavors.

The Montebello Unified School District would like to wish you, our Class of 2020, our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS! Your academic accomplishments and achievements are worthy of recognition. As we all deal with global change during this difficult time, we want to acknowledge your intellect, resilience, and flexibility adjusting to a new world that no one expected. We also thank and acknowledge all those who guided you on your path to success and helped you achieve your goals. We want you to know that we are proud of you and wish you the best on all your future endeavors.

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Castaneda, FranciscoCastaneda, Nayla M.Castillo, Benny A.Castillo, Hailey A.Castillo, VivianaCastillo-Munoz, Mayra A.Castro Morales, EstebanCastro, DaisyCejudo-Ramos, Hailey R.Cervantes, Omar A.Challapa, DeidamiaChavez, Amelida Y.Chavez, Daniel I.Chavez, Sandra G.Chavez-Moreno, David B.Chinchilla Cruz, Katerin S.Cisneros, AdrianCisneros, Ivette R.Cital, AshleyCobian, CesarComparan, Christian C.Contreras, EvelynContreras, Vincent J.Cordon, Jonathan S.Corona, NathanCoronado, Marvella S.Corrales, Jullisa M.Cortes Mendoza, MonserratCortes, YizeretCortez, SofiaCruz Cush, Seydi J.Cruz, AlyssaCruz-Valdez, JoelCuevas, AbigailDaghlian, Katie M.De Leon, Andrew B.De Marcos, MarianaDel Real Jimenez, DanielDelgado, QuintonDiaz De Leon, DanielaDiaz Hernandez, JavierDiaz Hernandez, Keven A.Diaz, DanielDiaz, Esmeralda G.Diaz, JacquelineDiaz, JoanaDiaz, Julio C.Diaz, LeslieDiaz, Valerie A.Duarte Perez, YamilethDuenas, Lesly G.Dufau, Brianda Y.Duran, GuadalupeDuran, Jose M.Elias, Martin JrEncarnacion, KevinEsparza, Emily A.Espinosa, Diana G.Espinoza Navarro, Nithzia N.Espinoza, AlexanderEspinoza, Ariana S.Espinoza, XiomaraEspinoza-Galicia, ReinaEsquivel, RomanEstrada, Erica A.Eusebio, Mark A.Eustaquio, Jose L. JrFelix, Samantha R.Flores, Kenia

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Ponce, Juan C.Portillo, Jessenie M.Prior, Amy M.Quintero Coronel, OdalysQuintero, LilianQuintero, RaymondRamirez Perez, YulissaRamirez, Angel P.Ramirez, Jose J.Ramirez, JosephRamirez, NicholasRamirez, Sofia V.Ramos, Fernando Y.Ramos, LizbethRamos, Xitlalic C.Rangel, Gabriela A.Raya, Jose L. JrRazo, Sonya N.Reed, Ashley J.Reilly, Alexis I.Reilly, AshleyRendon, BrandonReyes, AshleyReyes, DionicioReyes, Jason M.Reyes, Jennifer P.Reynoso, Cynthia A.Rincon, Savanah B.Rios, Jose A.Rios, RogerRivera, Leslie J.Rivera, Melany J.Rizo, GenesisRoa, ElizabethRodriguez Ramirez, Nathan A.Rodriguez Reyes, EsmeraldaRodriguez Salgado, RicardoRodriguez, IsabelRodriguez, James A.Rodriguez, JeimyRodriguez, Jesus A.Rodriguez, JosueRodriguez, KassandraRodriguez, KimberlyRodriguez, Luis E. JrRogel, Ezri M.Romero, Mayra I.Rosales, VeronicaRuelas, Kimberly L.Ruiz, BrendaRuiz, Juan C. JrSaavedra, Johnny R.Salas, Laisha K.Salazar Rodarte, GabrielSalazar Sanchez, Joshua M.Saldivar, ArturoSamayoa Fernandez, Laura A.Sanchez Escobedo, Denisse M.Sanchez Maldonado, Fatima N.Sanchez, Alberto JrSanchez, AlejandraSanchez, Amy A.Sanchez, AndySanchez, Angelica J.Sanchez, ArthurferSanchez, KimberlySanchez, MichaelaSanchez, PaolaSanchez, Richard

Sancho, Dynasty A.Sandoval, Jose F.Sanjuan, Andrea M.Santamaria, ValerieSantana, AlfredoSantana, Diana R.Santiago Mora, TiffanySantos Baron, LauraSantos, Eduardo A.Serrano, Shirley V.Solis Cortes, Luz E.Solis Vazquez, IdaliaSolis, AntonioSolis-Tlatenchi, Francisco D.Solorzano, Miguel A.Sorrells, Alyssa M.Soto, Diangelo F.Soto, Edgar A.Suarez, ChristianSukar, Yousef Wesam K.Tapia, Emily M.Tapia, HeidiTejeda, Nathan E.Tizoc Urias, Fernanda K.Tlahuel-Palacios, Gabriel J.Tlatenchi, JazlynTorres Oliva, Angela G.Torres, Angelina N.Torres, EmelyTorres, Mauricio A.Torres, Samantha D.Torres, Virginia G.Torres-De Leon, BryanToscano, Jonathan J.Toscano, KarlaToscano, SamanthaValdez, AilinValencia, Raul JrValerio, Kailey M.Valles, Ana M.Vargas Velazquez, AmaraVargas, AndyVargas, Catalina M.Vargas, UlissesVasquez, Diego A.Vasquez, Emily V.Vazquez Delgado, JaimeVazquez, Cesar L.Vazquez, DanielVazquez, JimenaVelasco, YamiletVelazquez Camarena, Tania J.Velediaz, Jose M.Verjan, Jessy A.Villa, AlbertVillagrana, Ruth B.Villalobos, April G.Villalobos, Ivanna M.Villalpando, Michelle A.Villanueva, GiovanniVillanueva-Dominguez, Luz M.Villasenor, Jaime A.Villavicencio, GaelXutuc Hernandez, Anthony A.Yerena-Gonzalez, Angel D.Zamayoa Arevalos, DanielaZepeda, Tiffany N.Zermeno, VanesaZuniga, Nicolas A.

The Montebello Unified School District would like to wish you, our Class of 2020, our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS! Your academic accomplishments and achievements are worthy of recognition. As we all deal with global change during this difficult time, we want to acknowledge your intellect, resilience, and flexibility adjusting to a new world that no one expected. We also thank and acknowledge all those who guided you on your path to success and helped you achieve your goals. We want you to know that we are proud of you and wish you the best on all your future endeavors.

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The Montebello Unified School District would like to wish you, our Class of 2020, our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS! Your academic accomplishments and achievements are worthy of recognition. As we all deal with global change during this difficult time, we want to acknowledge your intellect, resilience, and flexibility adjusting to a new world that no one expected. We also thank and acknowledge all those who guided you on your path to success and helped you achieve your goals. We want you to know that we are proud of you and wish you the best on all your future endeavors.

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Abrego Rios, Angel D.Aceves, AdrianAcosta Mayorga, Sofia R.Agraz, Angel D.Aguilar, Chris A.Aguilar, Jessie M.Aguilar, Marcus J.Aguilar, Vianna J.Aguilera, DanielAguilera Castro, Mererin N.Aguirre Torres, Maria D.Ahmed, TeresaAjtun-Rojas, Litzy J.Alamillo, Dominick J.Alatorre, Misty N.Alcaraz, Mark A.Alegria, EdgarAlfaro, Ricardo A.Alfaro Laines, Oscar E.Alvarez, DeniseAlvarez, Emili A.Amaro, Felipe J.Amaro, Joell I.Amezcua, Brandon E.Anguiano, Anette M.Angulo Centeno, Yeni J.Arciniega, Luis G. JrArellano Berumen, Rosa M.Argueta, Ludwicka D.Arias, Josue A.Ariaz Bravo, EdsonArreola Carranza, AbdelArriaga Teran, Jose N.Arrieta-Munoz, Bryan F.Atilano, KevinAvelino, LeonardoAvila, LizethAvila, Natalie G.Avina, Kevin A.Bagchechyan, David H.Banuelos Flores, David A.Barajas, Daniel J.Barajas, Jennifer M.Barcena, Michelle M.Barcena Baez, JahnpabloBarreras, Juliet F.Barrientos-Flores, Javier E.Barrios, PriscillaBarrios-De Leon, Gretel I.Basulto, Andrew J.Bautista Lopez, AngelaBernal, LeslieBetancourt, JuliannaBlancarte, MatthewBobadilla, Emely A.Borboa, Frank JrBravo, Julian G.Briano, RicardoBriseno Villalobos, Luis D.Bruesch, Makayla R.C. De Vaca, Nayeli A.Caballero, Kyle J.Cabrera, NathanCabrera Valverde, Luis B.Cabrera-Reyes, HeidiCalderon, AnthonyCalderon, Dianna D.Calderon, Luna I.Calvillo, Wendy D.Canales, Erin P.Canales, IsraelCanil, GiovanniCano, AndreaCano, Jesus M.Canseco-Hernandez,

MonseratCardenas, Jaime E.Cardenas, Jose D.Cardenas, Paulo T.Carrillo, DanielaCarter, Maya M.Casillas, Elisa M.Castellanos, MarytereCastillo, Erick J.Castillo, Helen G.Castillo, Robert J.Castillo Esparza, Candi V.Castillo Espinoza, George M.Castillo Magana, Edwin M.

Castillo-Barraza, JoseCastillo-Lalyre, Margaret M.Castro, Crystal D.Castro, Destiny C.Castro, JacobCastro, Michael E.Castro Gonzalez, MarioCastro Lopez, Ana F.Castro-Corona, EmmanuelCebrero Benavidez, Kevin J.Ceja, JeremyCerritos Sanchez, GerardoCervantes, GerardoCervantes, Ibeth A.Cervantes, Madeline U.Chakhmakhchyan, TamaraChavez, Briayan V.Chavez, Elizabeth M.Chavez, FabiolaChavez Bernal, Erika J.Chavez Christensen, Christy L.Chavez Fajardo, KiaraChavez Gutierrez, GuillermoChazares-Lopez, AlexisChun Yoxon, Cristian A.Cobos, Lilac A.Collazo, DerekColon, Cyan A.Constantino-Velasco, Jesus J.Contreras, Christopher N.Contreras, Erin R.Contreras, George R.Corletto, Jason A.Cortes, Melany I.Cortez, Angel D.Cortez, Leilani M.Cortez-Dominguez, MonicaCruz, Brianna E.Cruz, Joshua F.Cruz, RandyCuevas, Anabel A.Cuevas-Trujillo, ErikCuriel, AlejandroDavila, Amanda M.Davila Castillo, Emely F.De Four, Kristen S.Del Real, Isabel L.DeLaTorre, Stephanie M.DeLeon, Amber M.Delgadillo, Brianna M.Delgado, JarimDelgado, Rosalie D.Delgado, Valeria I.Diaz, Anthony L.Diaz, David JrDiaz, EvelinDiaz, JosadaraDiaz, Melanie F.Diaz, StephanieDominguez, MaximoDominguez, Mishell R.Duarte, Abigail O.Dubon, Matthew J.Dunkins, Jordan L.Duran, Christian M.Duran, Emily A.Duran, Kevin A.Duran-Miramontes, LiliannaDurfey Cisneros, Seth A.Egrasky, Mason D.Enriquez, Justin A.Enriquez, NikkiErnst, Madeline L.Escareno, MichelleEscobar-Guerrero, Norma G.Esparza, Alyssa R.Esparza, Alyssah N.Esparza, Jennifer M.Espinal-Escamilla, PaulEspinoza, Lydia U.Espinoza, SarahEspinoza Soto, Samantha B.Esqueda, ArturoEstrada, Jeremy A.Estrada, XitlalyEstrada Hernandez, Daniel A.Estrada Patron, Roberto E.Felipe Marquez, Pedro A.Felix, Elvis R.

Ferguson, Jasmine I.Flores, Daniel R.Flores, Izabella M.Fragoso Manjarrez, MauricioFrausto, Victoria S.Frausto-Betancourt, ChristianGalindo, Jacob I.Gallardo, Eddie A.Gallardo, UrielGallegos, JacquelineGallegos, JenniferGalvan-Fausto, MonserratGamboa, Jose M.Gandara, RicardoGarcia, Alexandra G.Garcia, Alexandra M.Garcia, Andre F.Garcia, Brianna C.Garcia, BryanGarcia, EvelynGarcia, IsmaelGarcia, JohannaGarcia, Jorge L.Garcia, Jose A.Garcia, MinervaGarcia, Nicholas T.Garcia, Rachel M.Garcia, Stone M.Garcia Diaz, DanielGarcia Gomez, AngelicaGarcia-Martinez, Alexis M.Garibay, Fidel S.Gligoriu, CelesteGomez, Denisse J.Gomez, EliasGomez, JenniferGomez, Judith A.Gomez, MorpheusGomez, Nallely M.Gonzalez, BreannaGonzalez, BriannaGonzalez, Eduardo H.Gonzalez, GuadalupeGonzalez, Issac E.Gonzalez, Jesse S.Gonzalez, JessicaGonzalez, Jose L.Gonzalez, Kayla N.Gonzalez, Leslie K.Gonzalez, Samantha I.Gonzalez, StephanieGonzalez Maciel, Pedro A.Gonzalez Nunez, Fernando J.Gonzalez Nunez, Jose A.Gonzalez Raygoza, Susely Y.Gonzalez Rios, JerryGuan, LongjiGudino, Erick D.Guerra, AaronGuerrero, JoelGuerrero, Kirby X.Guerrero, Marilyn M.Guox Reyes, Josue R.Gutierrez, GabrielGutierrez, Tonie R.Gutierrez Gonzalez, Alvaro E.Gutierrez Pineda, Nimsy M.Harutyunyan, Ani A.Hernandez, AbrahamHernandez, AlexandraHernandez, Angel S.Hernandez, Angela M.Hernandez, DanielHernandez, Emily S.Hernandez, EstefaniHernandez, George R. JrHernandez, Jesus D.Hernandez, Julissa M.Hernandez, Marissa A.Hernandez, Stephanie N.Hernandez Martinez, Braulio A.Hernandez Rodriguez, IsraelHernandez Vijil, Javier E.Hernandez-Correa, Emilio S.Hernandez-Reyes, Getsemani A.Herrera, ElisamaHerrera, Marilin E.

Herrera Capriel, Edson B.Herrera Dominguez, MarianHogan, Andrew C.Hughes, Natalie S.Ibarra, Destiny S.Ibarra, RobertoIniguez, Raymond A.Ixchop Linares, Yennifer R.Jaime-Cardenas, ChristopherJaramillo, BenjaminJasso Olmedo, Karla I.Jimenez, Andrew R.Jimenez, Jessica J.Jimenez, Kiara M.Jimenez, Lea M.Juarez, Emely A.Juarez, KevinJuarez Cabezas, Bryan I.Juarez-Rodriguez, DanielKarboug, Jazmin N.Laguna, Jason S.Lares, DanielaLeal, Victor R.Lizarraga, KatthyLoaiza, Gabriel A.Lopez, AlejandroLopez, Alesandro J. JrLopez, Arthur T.Lopez, DamianLopez, Gabriela H.Lopez, LeslieLopez, Manuel A.Lopez, MelanieLopez, Santos R.Lopez, Steven A.Lopez Garcia, JasmineLopez Madera, Casey ElizabethLucia, Kevin J.Luevano, AmandaLuna, AlfredoMachuca, Celeste F.Macias, EfrenMaciel, SheylaMagallanes, Cezar A.Magana, Elyssa L.Maldonado, Karina M.Manzano Castro, Katerin E.Marentes, Brandon A.Marin, Angelique E.Marin, Zoey A.Marizcurrena, Peter J.Marquez, AliyahMarquez, Cynthia M.Marquez, Jaime JrMarquez, Matthew A.Marquez, Megan N.Martinez, Abigail S.Martinez, Ariadna J.Martinez, Elijah J.Martinez, Jayson J.Martinez, Kevin J.Martinez, RubenMartinez, Stuart R.Martinez Cortez, Carlos D.Martinez Mendez, ManuelMata, DayannaMateos Gonzalez, Hansel D.Maya, Pamela J.Maya Calderon, Jonathan M.Mazariegos Herrera, JonathanMedina, Eilein G.Medina, Junior A.Medina, Megan A.Melendez, Adam M.Mendez, Henry T.Mendez, VincentMendoza, AngelMeza, KatelynMichel, Crystal L.Minasyan, AlbertMojica, Isaiah O.Montes, Allison E.Montes Sanchez, Jose R.Montoya, Jerry I.Morales, AlexandraMorales, David J.Morales, Jaime T.

Morales, JavierMorales, JesusMorales, LuisMorales, Maria G.Morales, Marisol M.Morales, MichelleMorales, Michelle A.Morales, Natalie K.Morales, SteveMorando, HaleyMoreno, CesarMoreno, Diego A.Moreno, Jacob A.Moreno, Manuel D.Moreno, Rex M.Moreno, Salvador JrMosqueda, Pablo A.Mu, EmilyMurcia, MietteMuro, Calysta N.Nataren, Carlos IINava, AndresNavarro, Michelle N.Navarro Tapia, Sabrina G.Nevarez, Caitlyn D.Nguyen, Nhat D.Nieto, Davidde A.Nova, RicardoNunez, Alexza J.Nunez, JohnnyNunez, Joseph V.Nunez, Kaylyn C.Ocampo, IlianaOliva, Joan D.Olmedo, Daniel T.Ordonez-Barraza, Natalye G.Oregel, Norma L.Orozco, Alexis M.Orozco, Destiny N.Orozco, Seleney Y.Ortega, Noe I.Ortiz, Danielle J.Ortiz, Dominick D.Ortiz, Jayleen C.Ortiz, Justin B.Ortiz Barahona, Jose F.Ortiz Robles, Elias J.Osorio-Carbajal, Israel A.Padilla, Alfredo JrPaniagua, Joscelyn Y.Partida, Abel JrPenaloza Rosas, EmmanuelPeraza, GabrielaPerez, Angela A.Perez, Bryan T.Perez, CarlosPerez, Damien I.Perez, Dulce P.Perez, EdwardPerez, EstefaniaPerez, Ivan J.Perez, Kimberly S.Perez, Natalie A.Perez, Roberto JrPerez, YairePerez Avila, ErnestoPerez Melendez, EduardoPineda, Damian G.Pino, Liliana B.Pizana, IsabellaPlascencia, Keren A.Ponce, Richard A. JrPortillo, Will M. JrQuinonez, Karen A.Quintero, Isabel M.Quiroga, Logomua K.Rains, Ariana D.Ramirez, Abraham M.Ramirez, Bianca N.Ramirez, Cristian L.Ramirez, Fidel B.Ramirez, Gabriela L.Ramirez, LeslieRamirez, MarleneRamirez, Yuritza S.Ramirez Cruz, Gilberto U.Ramirez Ramirez, JenniferRamirez-Lopez, Joseph I.Ramon, Alessandro

Ramos, David A.Rangel, Angel A.Renteria Gudino, Miguel A.Reyes, Alejandro I.Reyes, ArleneReyes, Daniel JrReyes, RudyReyes Colin, Jose I.Reynoso, Leslie R.Reynoso, Malina M.Reynoso, XochitlRincon, Anthony I.Rios, Eduardo I.Rios, Jacob M.Rios Gonzalez, Peter A.Robles, Jayleen M.Robles, Jesse J.Rochin Figueroa, Estrella Del CieloRochin Velarde, Johana V.Rodas Gramajo, Wuiliam B.Rodriguez, Alexia P.Rodriguez, Camille J.Rodriguez, Carla A.Rodriguez, Diana L.Rodriguez, Joao I.Rodriguez, Kassandra E.Rodriguez, MariannaRodriguez, Oscar I.Rodriguez, Oziel R.Rodriguez, Steven E.Rodriguez, Valerie R.Rodriguez, VanessaRojas, Carol D.Rojas, DaisyRojas, Eric A.Rojo, AlbertoRomero, Alyssa C.Romero, Eduardo M.Romero, Henna M.Romero, Naomi P.Romero-Carretero, DanielRomo, Juan J.Rosales, Juan P.Rosales Reveles, AnaisRosas, David JrRosas, Ryan M.Ruano, Angel B.Rubio, Alina S.Ruiz, Amber J.Ruiz, John JrRuiz, Raul L. IVRuiz Castro, Emmanuel I.Ruvalcaba, IsabelSaavedra Perez, Ana K.Salazar, LilianahiSalcido, Lesley G.Saldana, JennyferSaldana, Josephine A.Salgado, Jose I.Sanchez, AdrianaSanchez, AndresSanchez, Belen A.Sanchez, Bethany N.Sanchez, Melody M.Sanchez, Monica Y.Sanchez, Samantha B.Sanchez, Veronica T.Sanchez, VictorSandoval, Christopher S.Sandoval, Enrique D. JrSandoval, Favio I.Sandoval, MichaelSantiago, RuselSantos-Perez, JoshuaSantoyo, Nadia S.Sepulveda, Vincent P. JrSerrano, Andy A.Serrano, Luis A.Serrano Serrano, DiegoSierra, LuceroSilva, Anastasia M.Silva, DavidSimmers, Karina N.Socoy Castillo, Carlos D.Solis, Anna M.Sosa, April M.Sosa, Christopher M.Sotelo, Marvin J.

Soto, Elpidia B.Soto, Jeremy R.Suarez, LilianaSurio Rauda, Emerson V.Sustayta, Edward A.Takeyama, Hailey D.Tamimi, Matthew A.Tapia, Sophia S.Tarascou, Dessa A.Tavarez-Gomez, Katerin Y.Tayun, Sandy S.Tellez, Sayra E.Tellez Jardinez, Adiel J.Thibodeaux, Stacey Q.Torosyan, PiruzaTorres, Jason A.Torres, JenniferTorres, Juan J.Torres, Julie A.Torres, StephanieTorres, Yuvia E.Torrez, Julian D.Tripodi, Isaac A.Trujillo, DiegoTuttle, Crystal A.Urbina, Walter A.Valdez, Dominique J.Valdez, Maria E.Valdovinos, Matthew A.Valentin, Renato E.Valenzuela, Evangelina M.Valenzuela, Jose L.Valenzuela, Siena C.Valladares, Mariana S.Valladares, Raymond J.Valles, Adrian J.Valles, Alejandro R.Van Dover, Darin C.Varela Lopez, JacquelineVargas, JazminVargas Cruz, Robert C.Vasquez, Angel R.Vasquez, AngelicaVasquez, Ashley J.Vasquez, TatianaVazquez, Axel N.Vazquez, Samuel I.Vazquez Castellanos, Axel J.Vazquez Flores, DelfinoVega, Alex D.Vega Armenta, Christian S.Veiga, Phillip E. IIVelasco, Bryan A.Velasco, Rebecca R.Velasco Varela, Eduardo G.Velasco-Orosco, Jesus J.Velasquez, Henessy A.Velasquez, John A.Velazco, Cassandra G.Velazquez, Leslie H.Velazquez-Silverio, MitchellVenancio Memije, MirianVenegas, Jasmine A.Villa, Crystal I.Villagomez, Joseph C.Villanueva, Sabrina A.Villarreal, Madelyn N.Villegas, Christopher A.Villeraldo-Villalobos, MarisolVirgen Salmeron, Axel Y.Weng, TonyYanez, LuisYanez, Rosie C.Ybarra, Pamela V.Zabala, Carly D.Zacarias, AlexanderZacarias, Alexis S.Zamora, CarlosZamudio, PilarZaragoza, Marco A. JrZaragoza, SamanthaZarate, Angela G.Zavala, AlejandroZavala, SamanthaZenteno Calixto, Maria F.Zuniga, Carlos E. JrZuniga, Christian A.

The Montebello Unified School District would like to wish you, our Class of 2020, our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS! Your academic accomplishments and achievements are worthy of recognition. As we all deal with global change during this difficult time, we want to acknowledge your intellect, resilience, and flexibility adjusting to a new world that no one expected. We also thank and acknowledge all those who guided you on your path to success and helped you achieve your goals. We want you to know that we are proud of you and wish you the best on all your future endeavors.

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The Montebello Unified School District would like to wish you, our Class of 2020, our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS! Your academic accomplishments and achievements are worthy of recognition. As we all deal with global change during this difficult time, we want to acknowledge your intellect, resilience, and flexibility adjusting to a new world that no one expected. We also thank and acknowledge all those who guided you on your path to success and helped you achieve your goals. We want you to know that we are proud of you and wish you the best on all your future endeavors.

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The Montebello Unified School District would like to wish you, our Class of 2020, our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS! Your academic accomplishments and achievements are worthy of recognition. As we all deal with global change during this difficult time, we want to acknowledge your intellect, resilience, and flexibility adjusting to a new world that no one expected. We also thank and acknowledge all those who guided you on your path to success and helped you achieve your goals. We want you to know that we are proud of you and wish you the best on all your future endeavors.

Schurr High SchoolAbarro, Cayla C.Abeyta, Daniel J.Abrego, Krista E.Abrego-Ferrufino, Keiry Y.Adame, Aron E.Agramon, Matthew R.Aguilar, JessiAguilar, Melanie C.Aguilar, Robert I.Aguilar, XochitlAguirre, Luis A.Alarcon, GiovaniAlatorre, MarysolAldaz, IsaiahAlderete, NatalieAleman, Michael R.Alfaro, Daniel A.Alfaro, Sammantha N.Almanza, ThamaraAlmaraz, ReneAlvarado, Alissa T.Alvarado, Amie L.Alvarado, Elisabeth M.Alvarez, LindseyAlvarez, Michael A. JrAlvarez, Miranda G.Alvarez, Salma Y.Amaral, Aiden A.Andrade, AngelArakaki, Matthew T.Aranda, JessicaAranda, Melissa G.Aranda, Raul A. JrArellano, AndrewArellano, Jacob A.Arellano, Josie L.Arenas, Myda L.Arevalo, JoseArias, DerekArias, Peter JrArmero, Julian S.Arreguin, Nathaniel A.Atencio, Anthony J. JrAtilano, NoemiAtilano, RodolfoAvalos Vargas, NoemiAvila, Esther C.Ayala, Elian M.Ayala, Maia J.Ayon, LuisAzpeitia, Evelyn E.Baez, DanielBagaber, Mohanad A.Banuelos, Brianna E.Banuelos, GiselleBarraza, Angelica G.Barrell-Apodaca, JuliaBarrera, CynthiaBecerra, SarahBecerra-Venegas, MelissaBello, IssaacBelloso, Kayla M.Beltran, BritneyBerru, James H.Betancourt-Lopez, ChristopherBillings, Samantha A.Bohinski, Leilony M.Bolanos, MariaBoothe, Jraven A.Borja, Rene D.Bradley, JacobBreton, Marc A.Burgos, KevinBustillo Pineda, Nohemy H.Caldera, Matthew G.Camargo, Emilie A.Campos Chavez, FernandoCampos, AngelCampos, Kaitlyn B.Canal, ElyciaCanas, BrandonCanchola Granados, BryanCarcamo Bautista, Angel L.Cardenas, Gerardo F.Cardenas, Jeremy N.Cardiel, ManuelCaro-Aguilera, KevenCarrillo, Mya G.Carrillo, ZacharyCasarez, Christopher J.Casillas, Daniel R.Casimiro, TeresaCastaneda, Abdahly B.Castaneda-Martinez,

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Flores, JayceeFlores, JerryFlores, Kristopher A.Flores, Lorena V.Flores, MarbellaFlores-Morataya, Dalia M.Flowers, Siona K.Fortanel, JessicaFranco, MatthewFrias, Alexandra A.Fuentes, Miguel A.Fuerte Guzman, Alondra I.Fujishima, Kyle K.Galarza, Iris S.Galarza, VinceGallardo Ventura, OmarGallarzo, Aidan J.Galvan, JessyGambino, LizbethGamboa, ArmandoGamboa, Hayley R.Gamez, Sonia C.Garcia Escamilla, Miguel Angel E.Garcia, AndreaGarcia, Angel G.Garcia, Ashley G.Garcia, ChristopherGarcia, ErwinGarcia, Ethan I.Garcia, KarenGarcia, XochiltGiang, JonathanGomez Felix, DavidGomez Nunez, AntonioGomez, Jaycob A.Gomez, Laryssa A.Gomez, Michelle A.Gomez, Walter E.Gonzales, Frankie I.Gonzales, Maleah L.Gonzales, Rebecca A.Gonzalez, Alan R.Gonzalez, Amanda J.Gonzalez, AshleyGonzalez, BruceGonzalez, Dana M.Gonzalez, Gabriela A.Gonzalez, JessicaGonzalez, Jesus A.Gonzalez, Joeanna G.Gonzalez, Jorge JrGonzalez, Nayeli G.Gonzalez, RubenGonzalez, SandraGovea, MariaGranados, KevinGranflor, Brix P.Granillo, RyanGuereca, AshleyGuerra, Cortez J.Guerrero, Isaac N.Guerrero, Jullienne M.Gurrola, Kimberly Y.Gurrola, Meggan H.Gutierrez Romero, Alba M.Gutierrez, AlejandroGutierrez, Kristin A.Gutierrez, MadelynGutierrez-Alvarez, Genariah L.Guzman, Jonathan G.Guzman, Krista N.Guzman, Luis A.Guzman, Raylene L.Hand, Kiersten A.Harboyan, David A.Haro, Brianna D.Hatfield, Faith O.Henriquez, Sarah E.Heredia, PaulaHernandez Rodriguez, AndreaHernandez, Brianna N.Hernandez, Cassandra D.Hernandez, Clarissa G.Hernandez, DiegoHernandez, Dominic N.Hernandez, Frank A.Hernandez, ItzelHernandez, Jayleen B.Hernandez, Jezbel A.Hernandez, JoelHernandez, JoshuaHernandez, Mariah J.Hernandez, MelissaHernandez, Ruby R.

Hidalgo, Robert JrHita, Jose A.Hossain, MD S.Hsu, AdaHuang, CindyHueramo, Luis M.Huerta Lopez, MelanieHuerta, Damian J.Hung, Leilani L.Hurtado, Brissa M.Ichikawa, Ethan K.Iniguez, BrianaIniguez, David A.Iniguez, Emilia E.Islas Arevalo, SulynIsmael, Jedrick Matthew C.Iturbide, OswaldoJauregui-Del Real, Gilberto A.Jimenez Rojas, ValeriaJimenez, AlvaroJimenez, Hailey G.Jimenez, JesusJimenez, KarenJimenez, KarlaJonson, Timothy Dave J.Juarez, AndreaJuarez, Andrea A.Juarez, YarelyKamimura, Calvin M.Kanemori, Katelynn K.Kester, Desirae B.Koga, Jennifer Y.Koyama, Troy D.Kwan, Kaylin A.Labastida Dominguez, Cristian M.Lau, LeslieLaw, Celebi P.Law, EmilyLazaro, Alberto O. IIILe, Uyen T.Leal, Herman J.Lemus, Michael J.Leon, Aileen A.Lepe, AdrianLew, Jessica G.Leyva, CarolinaLi, XiaoyuLim, Ignes B.Lin, AndyLin, AnnaLlamas, Jeremy U.Lopez Jimenez, MauricioLopez Otero, Alan A.Lopez Sianez, MarajadeLopez, AlyssaLopez, Cesar E.Lopez, Christian A.Lopez, Christopher D.Lopez, HeribertoLopez, JazminLopez, JoshuaLopez, JuanLopez, Lauryn M.Lopez, RicardoLorenzano, Raul A.Loreto, AlanLorsithong, Anthonie K.Loussararian, Tatiana M.Lozano, JorgeLozano, KatherineLujan, Andrew J.Lujan, Victoria R.Macias, Hugo JrMacias, Mark A. JrMadrid, Gabriella C.Madrid, JasonMagana, Oliver F.Maldonado, RosemarrieMarquez, Brandon R.Marquez-Gambino, Karina A.Martinez Cendejas, Scarlet T.Martinez Paez, Juliana A.Martinez, Andrea M.Martinez, Andrew J.Martinez, GiovannyMartinez, JaredMartinez, LeslieMartinez, Mahli E.Martinez, Thomas D.Martinez, Valeria M.Martinez-Guardado, Miguel G.Matal, Ricky B.Maya, Francisco J.Maycott, David

Mazariegos, Giovanna I.Medel, SarinaMejia, Joe D.Melara, Hayley K.Melendez, JenniferMena, Juan C. JrMendez Cardona, Isabella A.Mendez, Lovette L.Mendoza, AngelaMendoza, DiegoMendoza, GiselleMeza, DaissyMeza, Ruby B.Molina, Matthew Z.Moncada, JeffMonroy Trujillo, JonathanMonroy, Alyssa M.Montano, JuanMontelongo, Eduardo D.Montero, Tania P.Montes, Richard A. JrMontoya-Ramirez, Marcus M.Morales Flores, James M.Morales, DanielMorales, KevinMorales, MichelleMoran, AnthonyMoran-Luna, KevinMoreno, AlexisMoreno, BrianMoreno, Citlali G.Moreno, LisethMoreno, RichardMoreno-Cazares, KevinMorones, DanielMoye, LilTalvin R.Munoz, James A.Munoz, RafaelMunoz-Cervantes, Diego A.Murillo, VanessaMuro, Hailie N.Musacco, Leslie A.Mutuc, Kaileigh M.Najera, Justin M.Nakashimo, Sean T.Nava Ruiz, Anahi L.Navarrette, Olivia A.Navarro, AlejandroNegrete, JosephNgan, IsaacNgo, CammyNoriega, Ariel L.Ojeda, Jose L.Oliva, StephanieOnofre, AdrianOntiveros, Briana A.Orellana, Azucena J.Orosco, IsabelOrozco, Abigail A.Ortega, AlondraOrtiz, Anthony J.Ortiz, Steven F. JrOsuna, Tamara B.Pacheco, Jordan A.Padilla, Issac R.Padua, Lukas J.Palacios, Angel J.Palacios, Jasmine M.Palomares, Yakob E.Parada Gutierrez, Fatima G.Patino, BrianPaxon, Aaron N.Pelcastre, Pablo D.Pena, Brandon T.Pena, Ryan P.Peraza Lopez, Erlin A.Perez Marcelo, KevinPerez, Alyssa K.Perez, ArodyPerez, GustavoPerez, JocelynPerez, Marianna E.Perez, Miranda Y.Perez, Samantha Y.Perez-Espinoza, AdanPhu, Jenkins K.Phung, Anthony Q.Pimentel, DanielPimentel, MatthewPineda, Evelin A.Pineda, Rommel A.Pleytyz, Sofia L.Pojoy Perez, Angela G.Puga, ArianaQuan, Erin

Quevedo-Pena, FernandoQuezada, JocelyneQuintero, Mia M.Quintero-Torres, Zoe D.Qureshi, Iram C.Rahman, TajrianRamirez Zapata, Maritza I.Ramirez, AdamRamirez, AdrianRamirez, Benjamin A.Ramirez, BrandonRamirez, Celia C.Ramirez, Cesar A.Ramirez, CrystalRamirez, Devon J.Ramirez, EmilyRamirez, EnriqueRamirez, Justin P.Ramirez, MelanieRamirez-Avila, YoaliRamirez-Carrillo, Patrick A.Ramos, Breanna C.Ramos, Isabel R.Ramos, IvetteRamos, RosaleeRenero, MariannaReyes, Angelique M.Reyes, Derek D.Reyes, EmmanuelReyes, JocelynReyes, LeslieReyes, MarianaReyes, MaykelinReyna, Fernando JrReynoso, Angel R.Richarte, UrielRincon, Karen Y.Rios, LizbethRivera, David Y.Rivera-Lopez, Luis A.Rodriguez Rodriguez, Abril A.Rodriguez Tello, Precious D.Rodriguez, Adonis G.Rodriguez, Alex J.Rodriguez, Arica T.Rodriguez, Brianna Y.Rodriguez, CeleneRodriguez, ElizabethRodriguez, Giselle J.Rodriguez, JairRodriguez, JavierRodriguez, Julia M.Rodriguez, KatelyRodriguez, Lauren N.Rodriguez, LizethRodriguez, Marina I.Rodriguez, Rebecca P.Rodriguez, Vanessa M.Rodriguez-Figueroa, LeonardoRojas Lopez, AlbertoRojas Paredes, AngelRojas, BrendaRojas, Jesus R.Rojas, Jose LuisRojas, Melanie I.Rojas, NathanielRojas, Ryan A.Rojas, VincentRoman, AnizRomero, Angelina J.Romero, DeniseRomero, Kimberly S.Romero, LuisRonquillo, Jonah E.Rosales, Amber A.Rubalcava, ValerieRubio-Monzon, Mariana L.Ruiz Rivas, Kevin R.Ruiz, AlejandroRuiz, AnnabelRuiz, Arlyne Y.Ruiz, Jose J. IISafaryan, Hakop G.Sagredo, Vanessa E.Sakamoto, Tyler T.Sakr, Sky J.Salaiz, Mia K.Salazar, Randy C.Salcido-Beltran, YasmyneSaldana, Ana P.Salgado, MariahSalinas, RamonSaloj, BrisbanSanchez, Audrey L.

Sanchez, Grace R.Sanchez, IvanSanchez, Jeremy J.Sanchez, Jose E.Sanchez, KarlaSanchez, LauraSanchez, Miguel A.Sanchez, RudySani, Andrew R.Santa Cruz, Jonathen O.Santiago, Miguel A.Santos Galvez, Robert A.Santos, Keyla A.Santos, Shiloco G.Saucedo Alvarado, Isaac O.Saucedo-Palacios, Damian A.Savattere, Chezorae S.Serrano, Melissa J.Shibata, Jacob M.Shum, Scott M.Shuman, Aaron D.Sierra, GabrielaSierra, Johnny I.Silva, AngelSilva, Jayda L.Solis, AntonioSolis-Perez, EmilySongtanin, TanyaponSoriano, Julian A.Soto, KarenTang, Johnathan U.Tang, KaitlynTashima, Derrick M.Tat, Nang G.Telles, Isaac K.Thompson, Justice D.Tiscareno, AlyssaTiznado, Casandra Y.Torres, Antonio A.Torres, IvanTorres, JocelynTorres, Lucia L.Torres, Rosse K.Trejo, Mya A.Trujillo, GabrielUltreras, AndrewUribe, StyvalizhValdez, Bryanna V.Valdivia, Oscar A.Valdovinos, Jacqueline E.Valencia-Jacobe, Kalani A.Valentin, ZuleymaVargas Barajas, AlexisVargas Romero, OswaldoVargas, AlisonVargas, Lidya D.Vargas, SamanthaVasquez, Autumn A.Vazquez, DavidVazquez, EmelyVega, Javier JrVega, Octavio J.Vega, Sophia R.Vega-Lopez, Vicente L.Velarde, EvelynVelasquez, Alexander E.Velasquez, Michael Y.Velez, Briana C.Venegas, Danielle A.Verdugo, Jesus R.Verduzco, NicolleVillalba, Angel R. JrVillanueva, LizbethVillasenor, AlyssonWalldez, Jaide L.Wang, Katherine F.Wolf, Heaven U.Xuncax, Judith A.Yang, JiahaoYerena, Ciera H.Yu, CatrinaZamora, RobertoZaragoza-Rios, MartinZarate, FatimaZavala, Jacob S.Zepeda, AndresZepeda, Jose F.Zhang, ZimengZheng, Vanessa J.Zuniga, Blanca A.Zuniga, Victorio

The Montebello Unified School District would like to wish you, our Class of 2020, our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS! Your academic accomplishments and achievements are worthy of recognition. As we all deal with global change during this difficult time, we want to acknowledge your intellect, resilience, and flexibility adjusting to a new world that no one expected. We also thank and acknowledge all those who guided you on your path to success and helped you achieve your goals. We want you to know that we are proud of you and wish you the best on all your future endeavors.

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Vail High SchoolAguilar-Venegas, Ruben A.

Albarran, Aeron A.

Aldaz, Gustavo

Amaya, Luis A.

Andrade-Ojeda, Alex R.

Araiza, Evelyn S.

Arce, Joel

Arias, Jorge A.

Armenta, Victor M.

Ayala, Celina

Ayala Cortes, Kevin I.

Ayala-Ramirez, Jonathan

Banuelos, Elvis N.

Barragan, Jaime E.

Briseno, Carmela

Browning, Tony M.

Caballero Hernandez, Jonathan A.

Calderon, Anthony

Candelario, Jocelyn

Capriel, Johnny A.

Cardenas, William

Carmona, Arturo

Caro, Daniel J.

Casillas, Jayson

Castaneda, Lionel

Castillo Cobian, Luis A.

Castillo Martinez, Damian

Castro-Bernal, Carlos

Cervantes, Hugo

Chan, Lisette A.

Chavez, Celeste

Chavez, Julio C.

Cisneros, Jossie A.

Contreras-Perez, Monica

Coronado, Juan A.

Cortes Diaz, Jose L.

Cruz, Andrew

Cruz, Jonathan H.

Cuellar, Angie D.

Cuen-Torres, Nathalie M.

Delgado, Sebastian

Diaz, Andy O.

Emiliano, Elliana

Esteban Jr, Salvador

Fierro, Areli

Flamenco, Oscar

Garcia, Adam A.

Garcia, Eric A.

Garcia, Erik

Garcia Gutierrez, Luis F.

Garcia III, Jose G.

Garcia-Jurado, Mario G.

Gomez, Andrew J.

Gonzales, Jaelien M.

Gonzales Arita, Darling S.

Gonzalez, Jose D.

Gutierrez, Alexis M.

Gutierrez, Andres

Gutierrez, Everardo

Gutierrez, Xochitl E.

Guzman, Damian R.

Guzman, Perla D.

Guzman, Rodrigo

Hernandez, Anthony D.

Hernandez, Christopher M.

Hernandez, Nayely

Hurtado, Gyszelle S.

Ibarra, Manuel

Izaguirre, Jose L.

Jacinto, Kevin

Jimenez, Christian M.

Johnson, Aisa R.

Leon Valdez, Christian D.

Lira-Atilano, Crystal

Lopez, Claudia A.

Lopez Reyes, Ana Maria

Lopez Valdez, Javier

Lopez-Rocha, Hannah H.

Lozano Barbosa, Mariana

Lucio Ledesma, Rigoberto

Macedo, Vanessa

Magana Morando, Miguel A.

Marcial-Silva, Kimberly J.

Marrero III, Jose S.

Martinez, Elvis

Martinez, Hugo E.

Martinez Garcia, Brayan

Martinez Sanchez, Ulises G.

Medina, Carmen J.

Medina Garcia, Francisco I.

Medina Jr, Fernando

Mejia, Amy C.

Mejia, Rodrigo

Melendez, Mark

Meraz Ramos, Savannah A.

Montes, Nicole M.

Morales, Denisse

Morales, Jose E.

Morales, Victor

Morales II, Lester J.

Morales De Leon, Kevin

Moreno Gonzalez, Mariel

Munguia, Edgar E.

Munoz, Scarlett S.

Nunez, Jesus

Olivares, Valerie M.

Olmos, Evelyn S.

Ornelas, Ruben

Ortega, Erick N.

Ortega Castaneda, Maidelyn P.

Ortiz, Johan

Palmerin, Johnny J.

Pantoja, Ernesto A.

Paredes, Jacob

Patino, Ezekiel B.

Paz, Jamie N.

Pelayo, Christian D.

Pena, Andrew N.

Perea, Lorenzo E.

Perez, Cassandra

Perez, Jorge L.

Perez, Natalie M.

Pimentel, Noel

Quintero, Jose Jr

Ramirez, Nicholas M.

Ramirez, Tanhya J.

Ramirez, Yessica J.

Ramos, Bryan T.

Ramos, Merari

Rangel, Jadelyn

Requejo Teran, Destiny E.

Rivas, Kassandra A.

Rivera, Andy

Rodarte-Gutierrez, Anthony

Rodriguez, Ariana S.

Rodriguez, Javier A.

Rodriguez Ramirez, Matthew A.

Roman, Andy

Sanchez, Arturo E.

Sanchez, Hennesy A.

Sanchez, Vincent

Sandoval, Eduardo

Sandoval, Raymond

Sarabia Meza, Derek J.

Sis, Ronaldo E.

Tatenco, Jesus S.

Tinoco, Stephanie

Torres, Eduardo

Torres, Oscar A.

Torres Perez, Crystal G.

Trujillo, Jonathan E.

Urcino, Mariah E.

Uriostegui, Ashley

Valencia, Jesse N.

Vasquez, Daniel Zeus P.

Vasquez, Gia J.

Vasquez, Rene E.

Vazquez, Karla A.

Velarde, Genesis A.

Velasquez Arciga, Gerardo J.

Velez, Jennifer

Victoria, Christopher N.

Vivas, Sergio A.

Yanez, Stephanie L.

Yanez Vasquez, Gisselle A.

Zaragoza Jr, Alejandro

Zavala, Jose I.

Zayas, Samuel A.

Zazueta, Yumara

Zuniga Salazar, Rafael

The Montebello Unified School District would like to wish you, our Class of 2020, our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS! Your academic accomplishments and achievements are worthy of recognition. As we all deal with global change during this difficult time, we want to acknowledge your intellect, resilience, and flexibility adjusting to a new world that no one expected. We also thank and acknowledge all those who guided you on your path to success and helped you achieve your goals. We want you to know that we are proud of you and wish you the best on all your future endeavors.

The Montebello Unified School District would like to wish you, our Class of 2020, our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS! Your academic accomplishments and achievements are worthy of recognition. As we all deal with global change during this difficult time, we want to acknowledge your intellect, resilience, and flexibility adjusting to a new world that no one expected. We also thank and acknowledge all those who guided you on your path to success and helped you achieve your goals. We want you to know that we are proud of you and wish you the best on all your future endeavors.

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1-800 Plumbing / RPM (323) 213-8323 / http://www.1800plumbing-rpm.com5 Star Film Locations, Inc. (818) 395-3153 / http://5starfilmlocations.com/7-Eleven, Inc. (323) 697-3101 / https://www.7-eleven.com/ABA Unique Limousine Service (323) 720-9470 / http://www.abalimos.comAcademy Awning, Inc. (323) 721-2929 / http://www.cabanasbyacademy.comACRO Printing, Inc. (562) 945-9638 / http://www.acroprinting.comAFLAC (626) 409-1388Aion Web and Graphic Designs (323) 714-4802 / http://www.aionwebandgraphicdesigns.comALA Tax Services (323) 490-7022 / http://www.alaservices.orgAlina, LLC (310) 569-3198 All American Trophy (323) 725-1962 / http://www.aatrophyco.comAllied Feather & Down (323) 581-5677 / http://www.alliedfeather.comAlondra Hot Wings (323) 722-2731 / http://www.alondrawings.comAlways Special Perfumes & Gifts (323) 530-0499 / http://www.alwaysspecialgifts.comAME Medical Group, Inc. (562) 923-6051 / http://www.ameqme.comAmerican Advisors Group - AAG (323) 697-2100American Legion Post #272 (323) 721-4878 / http://www.americanlegionpost272.net American Lung Association (310) 735-9176AMF Beverly Bowl (323) 728-9161 x9 / https://www.amf.com/location/amf-beverly-lanes-caAmore Dolce Flowers (323) 726-2222 / http://myamoreflowers.com Amy's Pastry (323) 724-0488 / http://www.amyspastry.comAndres Pina State Farm Agency (323) 838-6900 / http://andrespina.netAngel's Cleaners (323) 724-4372 / http://facebook.com/angelscleanersAngry Horse Brewing (323) 530-0015 / http://www.angryhorsebrewing.comAOE Barbershop LLC (323) 314-1442 / https://www.facebook.com/Aoe.barbershop/

April's Cakes (323) 888-0348 / http://www.theaprilscakes.comAra Kelekian, D.P.M., Inc. (323) 346-0996 / http://www.drkelekian.comArchdiocesan Youth Employment Services (323) 832-1226 / https://ayela.o22rg/Armando Arenas - Century 21 George Michael Realty (323) 697-2010 / http://www.ArmandoArenas.comArmenian Mesrobian Elementary & High School (562) 699-2057 / http://www.mesrobian.orgARS Nairy Preschool & Day Care Center (323) 887-1636 / https://www.facebook.com/ARS-Nairy-Preschool-Day-Care-Center-260707400631643/Art Chavez (214) 952-7702ARTSTUDIO.LA (323) 470-5436 / https://artstudio.la/Astro Plumbing Supply (323) 869-1200 / http://www.astroplumbingsupply.comAT&T Inc. (626) 578-7978 / http://www.att.comAthens Services (626) 336-3636 / http://www.athensservices.comATI Amplifier Technology (323) 278-0001 / http://www.ati-amp.comAvirom Realty Co. (323) 685-6666 B J's Pizzeria (323) 722-4002 / http://www.bjspizzamontebello.com/Bank of the West (562) 658-2041 / http://www.bankofthewest.comBeautiful Homes Real Estate (714) 728-4619 / http://www.beautifulhomesrealestate.com Bello Dental (323) 530-0443 / http://bellodentistry.com BenefitsCafe.Com, Inc. (323) 721-9121 / http://www.benefitscafe.comBeverly Hospital (323) 726-1222 / http://www.beverly.orgBLVD Walk (562) 370-9500 / http://www.blvdwalk.com California Water Service Co. (323) 722-8601 / http://www.calwater.comCamino Federal Credit Union (323) 722-3400 / http://www.caminofcu.orgCantwell/Sacred Heart High School (323) 887-2066 / http://www.cshm.org.comCareMore Health Plan (562) 755-3302 / http://www.caremore.comCasa Cultural Saybrook-Montebello (562) 418-4667 / http://www.ccs-montebello.com Catering by Herach & Ara (323) 728-0573Century 21 Realty Masters (323) 722-7300 Chago Tortas Ahogadas (323) 838-5943 / http://chagoahogadas.com/Chevrolet of Montebello (323) 728-9181/ http://www.chevroletofmontebello.comChevron Corporation (310) 615-5281 / http://www.chevron.com/products/sitelets/elsegundoChina Fisheries North America, Inc. (626) 458-5500 / http://www.cofcna.comCity of Montebello (323) 887-1200Clearman's Steak N Stein (562) 699-8823 / http://www.clearmansrestaurants.com/steaknstein/Columbia Business Forms (323) 721-7942 / http://columbiabusinessforms.com/Combined Properties, Inc. (310) 205-9616 / http://www.combined.bizComfort Dental Group (323) 726-7500 / http://mycomfortdentalgroup.comCPG Event Rentals (562) 477-3158 / http://cpgeventrentals.comCrowne Plaza Hotel at Commerce Casino (323) 728-3600 / http://www.crowneplazacommerce.comDennis-Duke Yamashita, DDS (323) 728-9129Designated Exceptional Services for Independence (323) 780-1920 / http://www.desiserve.orgDesser Tire & Rubber Co., Inc. (323) 721-4900 / http://www.Desser.comDiego's Auto Repair (323) 721-2264 / http://www.diegosauto.comDon Bosco Technical Institute (626) 940-2014 / http://www.boscotech.eduDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles - Rosemead (323) 722-8800 / http://www.losangelesrosemead.doubletree.comDr. Dino C. Hernandez, D.D.S. Inc. (323) 725-9999 / https://www.dinohernandezcosmeticdentistry.com/Ecologica Medical Spa (323) 888-8805 / https://ecologicamedspa.com/El Pescador Bar & Grill (323) 246-4545 / http://www.elpescadormontebello.comEpperhart Communications (310) 833-2980 Express Employment Professionals of Montebello (323) 593-4100 / http://ExpressPros.comFarmer's Insurance - Brenda Castillo (323) 261-0471FF Firearms (323) 515-5001 / http://www.fffirearms.comFinance of America (323) 248-7960 / https://www.foamortgage.com/montebelloFleischmann's Vinegar Co., Inc. (323) 728-0142 / http://www.fleischmannsvinegar.comFord of Montebello (323) 838-6920 / http://www.fordofmontebello.comForest Lawn Memorial Park (323) 340-4591 / http://www.forestlawn.comFriends of Montebello Unified School District Foundation (323) 887-7922 / https://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/foundationFuneraria Del Angel (323) 728-2133 / http://www.funerariasdelangel.comFusion Wings (323) 609-4647

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G & C Protective Services (626) 522-0737 / http://www.gandcprotectiveservices.com Gentefy, Inc. (562) 644-8451 Golden Skewer (323) 727-2952 / http://www.goldenskewer.netGoldex Fine Jewelry (323) 726-7181 / http://www.goldexjewelry.comGraphic Electric, Inc. 323-728-4277 / http://www.graphicelectric.orgGuerra Gutierrez Mortuaries (323) 722-1900 / http://www.guerragutierrez.comHair Philosophy (323) 726-9511Handy Self Storage-Hedamar Development Inc. (323) 721-7832 Harry's Sports Memorabilia and Barber Shop (562) 484-1697 Haul-Away Rubbish Service Co. (323) 721-0371 / http://www.haulawayrubbish.comHC Armenian Mediterranean Restaurant, Inc. (323) 278-0102 / http://www.hcarmenianrestaurant.comHealthcare Partners Medical Group (323) 720-1144 / http://www.healthcarepartners.comHeavenly Choice Balloons, Flowers & Events (323) 728-2728 / http://heavenlychoice.comHelms & Hill Towing (323) 889-4900 Hemp Legacy (562) 396-4023 Hilton Garden Inn Montebello (323) 724-5900 / http://www.montebellogardeninn.comHolmes Chiropractic (323) 728-3101 / http://www.thoracicpark.comHoly Cross Armenian Apostolic Cathedral (323) 727-1115 / http://westernprelacy.org/en/montebello/Homer R. Heacock Realty (323) 722-5600 / http://www.montebellochamber.org/list/member/homer-r-heacock-realty-10205Honolulu Freight Service (323) 887-6777 / http://www.honolulufreightservice.com/Hyman Orthodontics (323) 726-8300 / http://www.hymanortho.comIlma V. Avila, CPA APC (323) 888-2865 / http://www.ivacpa.comImmediate Medical Center (323) 726-3212 Integrated Turbomachinery Inc. (323) 726-5200 / http://www.integratedturbo.comIntex Solutions, Inc. (323) 720-3160 / http://www.intexsolutions.comItalian Catholic Federation (323) 888-2074 / http://www.icf.orgJCL Traffic Services (213) 622-9775 / http://www.jcltraffic.comJuan Great Fiesta! (323) 722-9535 / http://www.juangreatfiesta.comK-9 Protective Services, Inc. (800) 385-6144 / http://www.K9PS365.comKaiser Permanente (626) 851-5879 / http://www.kaiserpermanente.comKalaveras (323) 728-7492 / http://kalaveras.com Keystone Asset Management /Greenwood Center Associates (310) 642-7724 Kids & Family Dental Care (323) 530-0296 Kimberly Ann Cobos Cawthorne (323) 359-9394 / http://www.kimberlycobos4council.comKoppl Pipeline Services, Inc. (323) 888-2211 / http://www.koppl.comKuwaye Dental (323) 721-7401 / http://www.kuwayedental.comL&K Detailing & Ceramic Coatings (310) 999-5244 / http://lnkdetailing.com L.A. Auto Exchange (323) 714-1000 / http://www.laautox.comLa Bufadora Baja Grill (323) 246-4985 / http://www.labufadorabajagrill.com La Paloma Grill (323) 477-1700 Law Office of Ashod Mooradian, a Prof. Law Corp. (323) 477-1772 / http://www.statebarhelp.comLaw Offices of Abraham L. Lim APC (626) 274-6423 / http://www.abrahamlimlaw.comLaw Offices of George B. Pacheco & Associates (323) 726-1082 / http://www.gbp4law.comM Local Mediterranean Grill (323) 887-4070 Macy's (323) 201-2111 / http://www.macys.comMeineke Car Care Center, Gaaliyah, LLC (323) 477-1383 / https://www.meineke.com/locations/ca/montebello-2432/Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (323) 890-9600 / http://www.maof.orgMHS Alumni Association (323) 600-4882 / http://montebelloalumni.orgMontebello Children's Dentistry (323) 597-1195 / http:// https://montebellochildrensdentistry.com/Montebello Christian School (323) 728-4119 / http://www.montebellochristianschool.com/Montebello Firefighter's Association (323) 887-4510 / http://www.montebellofirefighters.comMontebello Golf Shop (323) 725-0892 Montebello Historical Society (323) 490-9962 Montebello Housing Development Corp. (323) 722-3955 / http://www.mtbhousingcorp.comMontebello Land & Water Co. (323) 722-8654 / http://mtblw.com/Montebello Lions (323) 388-7072 / http://www.montebellolions.orgMontebello Optometry (323) 888-9111 / http://www.montebellooptometry.comMontebello Police Foundation http://montebellopolicefoundation.orgMontebello Police Officers Association (323) 887-1313 / http://www.mtbpoa.comMontebello Shopping Center (562) 699-1051 Montebello Speaker Repair Center, Inc. (323) 246-4963 / http://www.montebellospeakerrepair.com/Montebello Teachers Association (323) 722-5005 / http://www.montebelloteachers.org/Montebello Tire Pros (323) 728-7274 / http://www.mytirepros.comMontebello Unified School District (323) 887-7900 / http://www.montebello.k12.ca.usMontebello-Commerce YMCA (323) 887-9622 / https://www.ymcala.org/montebello-commerce

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Local Chamber Phone Pickup LocalRestaurants Number Takeout Delivery

Alondra Hot Wings Montebello (323) 722-2731 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Amy's Pastry (323) 724-0488 ✔

Angry Horse Brewing (323) 530-0015 ✔

Aprils Cakes (323) 888-0348 ✔ ✔

B J's Pizzeria (323) 722-4002 ✔ ✔

BurgerIM Montebello (323) 797-0506 Temporarily closedCatering By Herach & Ara (323) 728-0573 ✔

Chago Tortas Ahogadas (323) 838-5943 ✔

Clearman's Steak N Stein Pico Rivera (562) 699-8823 ✔ ✔

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel In houseLos Angeles - Rosemead guests onlyEl Pescador Bar & Grill Montebello (323) 246-4545 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Fusion Wings (Tu-Su 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM) (323) 609-4647 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Golden Skewer (323) 727-2952 ✔ ✔ ✔HC Armenian MediterraneanRestaurant, Inc. (Mon-Sun; 11 AM to 8 PM)Free delivery in Montebello w $30 minJuan Great Fiesta! (323) 722-9535 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Kalaveras – Montebello(Mon-Sun; 11 AM to 8 PM)La Bufadora Grill – Montebello(Mon-Sun; 11 AM to 6 PM)La Paloma Grill (323) 477-1700 ✔ ✔ ✔M Local Mediterranean(Mon-Sun; 11 AM to 6 PM)Nothing Bundt Cakes Rosemead (323) 495-9550 ✔ ✔

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WRD Adopts Diversity in Business Program The Water Replenishment District’s

(WRD) Board of Directors have adopted a resolution to increase the amount of local and small businesses that compete for contracts with the district.

The resolution encourages and solicits participation for Construction, Profes-sional Services, and Material, Sup-plies, or Equipment Contracts by Small Business Enterprises, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and Local Business Enterprises.

As the largest groundwater manage-ment agency in the state of California, WRD offers businesses opportunities that range from professional engineering services to water treatment equipment contracts. The Board of Directors’ goal is to maximize competition for contracts and to ensure access to contracting op-portunities for businesses that reflect the diversity of the District’s service area.

Now, more than ever, local and small businesses need support to thrive. This action by the WRD Board of Directors will ensure that these deserving busi-nesses have an opportunity to compete for contracts administered by the district.

“Small and local businesses are the backbone of our regional economy,” said Vera Robles DeWitt, WRD Board President; “WRD has served this com-

munity for over 60 years and has a vested interest in making sure Local and Small Businesses thrive.”

The Water Replenishment District (WRD) has been managing and protect-ing groundwater resources for 60 years.

WRD manages two of the most utilized groundwater basins which provide half of the drinking water for over 4 million residents in 43 cities of Southern Los Angeles County. Through WRD’s Water Independence Now (WIN) Program, the

District has developed a resilient and locally sustainable source of water for groundwater replenishment.

Water Replenishment District is lo-cated at 4040 Paramount Boulevard in Lakewood, (562) 921-5521, wrd.org.

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