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Cerritos Council Approves Code Violations Amendment

Hawaiian Gardens to Celebrate 46th Anniversary

by Jerry Bernstein

he Cerritos City Council, at its Mar. 12 meeting, approved an amendment to the city code establishing an administration citation process as a means to remedy property maintenance violations instead of initiating a criminal case. Director of Community and Safety Services Greg Berg said many cities in the general region utilize this type of citation as a method to deal with various municipal code violations. Berg said the ordinance establishes an administrative citation process that provides a new option for the City to use when dealing with property maintenance, zoning, and other minor violations. “Currently the only response available when a property owner or tenant fails to voluntary remedy a code violation is to file a criminal complaint. He said the ordinance also con-

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Folklorico Dancers were one of many participants featured in the 2008 Hawaiian Gardens parade.

April 4 Parade and Community Festival. The City of Hawaiian Gardens will celebrate is 45th anniversary with a parade and four day carnival beginning on Apr. 2 with the parade held on Apr. 4. . Theme of the celebration is “Unity in Diversity.” The City incorporated on April 9, 1964, becoming the 75th city in California.

Cerritos Immigration Lawyer Mixes Law With Mixed Martial Arts by Shelley Henderson

martial arts. Wilner himself won the 2006 silver medal at the Pan he office suite of Wilner American Jiu-Jitsu Games. He is & O’Reilly in Cerritos is currently recovering from an insleek and modern. The jury, but expects to take up trainmagazines and newspapers in the ing again by April. waiting room suggest Wilner’s interest an international and in sports started with multilingual clientele, football in high school, appropriate for Richbut changed to rugby ard Wilner’s legal spein graduate and law cialty of immigration school. He kept up law. Dressed down in with rugby through an jeans and an untucked educational and legal shirt, the soft-spoken career that bounced lawyer upsets expecbetween the United tations. States and the Far East. Alongside his day Attorney Richard Wilner When career commitjob, Wilner co-owns a ments blocked contingym and runs a stable ued rugby training, he of mixed martial arts fighters. signed up at a jiu-jitsu gym next His business partner in the gym, Renato “Babalu” Sobral, recently won the Strikeforce See Wilner light-heavyweight belt in mixed CONTINUED ON 7

The parade will feature an Elephant, high school marching bands including Artesia High School, Marching Unit 28.1; Dominguez High School Band 21.1 (AA), I.D. Unit 31.1, Drum Major 27.1, Drill Team 25.4, and Majorettes 24.8. Other participants include the Hawaiian Gardens Little League, Long Beach Armada Baseball Team, Colegio de Bachilleres Band, Color Guard and Drum Major, City of Hawaiian Gardens 50th

Anniversary Float, Equestrian – Charroa de San Gabriel, Assemblyman Tony Mendoza, and members of the City Council in individual automobiles. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Civic Center Drive at Arlene, go east past Clarksdale to Violeta where it will turn north to Carson Boulevard, go east to

Cerritos Library Receives 5-star Rating from “Library Journal” Cerritos Library attained a five-star rating in “Library Journal’s” new national rating of public libraries, the LJ Index of Public Library Service. The index identifies the “star libraries” in the United States and the results were recently announced by the magazine. The index measures four areas that indicate public service levels: circulation per capita, visits per capita, program attendance per capita, and public Internet use per capita. The top libraries in each category, organized by ranges of operating expenditures, were then assigned five, four, or three stars. A total of 256 libraries received star ratings out of the 7,115 libraries included in the evaluation. The top 10 libraries in each category received the five-star rating. Cerritos Mayor Bruce Barrows said: “We are honored to

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2009 Women of the Year Representing the 56th Assembly District Five 2009 Women of the Year were honored on Thursday, March 5th each receiving certificates of recognition. Assemblyman Mendoza, County Supervisor Don Knabe, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and Congresswoman Grace Napolitano during a dinner held in their honor at the Norwalk Marriott. As a special presentation, Ms. Betty Lou Ormonde will travel to Sacramento at the end of March for a special reception at the Capitol hosted by the Assemblyman and the Lt. Governor during a special session on the floor of the Assembly. Honorees included from left to right, Layla Avila-honored in the category of Education (South

Whittier School District Board Member), Charlene Dimas-Peinado honored in the category of Community Service (Executive Director with Intercommunity Child Guidance Center of Whittier), Cindy Yen-Chen honored in the category of Business (Owner of Zen Continental in

Cerritos), Assemblyman Tony Mendoza (D-Norwalk), Betty Lou Ormonde, the 2009 Overall Woman of the Year from Artesia, and Alma Reyes honored in the category of Government (works with the City of Hawaiian Gardens in public safety).

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economic meltdown, Cerritos is contemplating ceasing participation in the Rose Parade. Bad move. We need to keep marketing this great city and the Rose parade float and the exposure it gives the city is a great way to do it. Waste of money? 30 seconds commercial time during the parade would cost over $250K. During the showing of the float, there is about a 45 second description, with the announcers dropping the city’s name several times. Our float wins some kind of award every year so the description carries even more weight. The parade is watched in 60 countries

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by millions of people. Advertising. Needless to say I am a fan and know advertising works. Somewhere in tv-land there might be a business looking to relocate, sees the float, investigates the city, and opens a business here. City administration is smiling. With all the corporations included in the parade, a larger company might do the same thing. But some in the city might say it is still too much money. Fine. As has been bandied about, we should set up a Float Committee and solicit sponsors for the float. There are many very large corporations in the city-including the US’ largest vinegar maker, more on that later-that would probably be willing to give a donation to be mentioned on the float. The City of Cerritos/UPS Rose Parade Float featuring flowers bought by AIS and manufacturing provided by ATT. There, 3 sponsors in one sentence, cha-ching. The people on the float could wear uniforms provided by Caremore, I could go on and on. Having published here for 6 years, I have found this to be a great city (with the exception of the inability to pull a u-turn anywhere) run by great people, from top to bottom. The city has an image and the float carries that image out to the world. Let’s not lose that. The economy will bounce back (now that we have a competent administration running things), revenues will come back, all eventually will be well. Keep the float let’s not “throw the baby out with the bathwater”. Thoughts? Send to brianhews@cerritosnews.net Editor Note: This is the first in a series of columns from Randy Economy. a resident of Cerritos since 1968. In 2004, Economy served as California Advisor to Vermont Governor Howard Dean. His mission: To hold our local, state and federal elected officials accountable and to “tell it like it is"

ing grades in order to preserve academic eligibility, and I learned HOW to question authority. I returned to Cerritos, in 1982, and was immediately hired as the youngest City Editor in the 92 year history of the Hearst Community Newspaper Chain, and oversaw the publishing of the Norwalk/Santa by Randy Economy Fe Springs/Whittier Herald American to 80,000 homes every Wednesday and SatI have never been afraid to hold any elected urday. official accountable for their actions. When you’re the Editor of a community For me, it started in 1975 when, at age 15, newspaper, you learn HOW to ask tough (I was a Freshman at a newly built Cerritos questions, and you are always walking a High School), I organized more than 2,000 tight rope. It is probably one of the toughlocal Cerritos area students to attend a est jobs in the world of journalism. meeting on behalf of “open park” space at a I learned how NOT to be intimidated Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. from those who were older and who had The issue: Should 82 acres of Los Angeles positions of power in City government. I County owned land at Bloomfield Avenue learned HOW to determine WHERE and and 195th be turned into a Regional Park, HOW our government spends our tax dolor should the entire area lars. I learned how to be turned into more get documents from Something on your mind? luxury houses. The City and School offiBoard of Sups heard our Email to editor@cerritosnews. cials to determine EXplea, and voted 3 to 2 to net. Letters and opinions do ACTLY where millions construct our Cerritos not represent the viewpoint of of dollars were being County Regional Park. the Editor, the Editor reserves spent locally each and Supervisor Ken Hahn, the right to edit for length and every week. a legend in California In 1986, I uncovered grammar. politics cast the decidmore than $200,000.00 ing vote. spent by four Norwalk I learned one valuable lesson that spring City Council members, (over a six month day in 1975. Anything is possible if you period) travelling to 5-star hotels in Eustand up and fight for what you believe in. rope, Palm Springs, New York, San FranWhen I attended Cerritos College from cisco, Canada and Mexico, all in the name 1978 to 1980 I worked my way up to Ex- of conducting “city business.” ecutive Editor of the Talon Marks Newspa- None of us should ever back away from per, I was “recruited” to serve as the Sports holding our elected officials accountable. Editor of the Utah Statesman at Utah State None of us should sit on the side lines University located in the confines of the “wondering” where our tax money is being Cache Valley in magnificent Logan, Utah. spent, and on “what.” I managed a staff of 10 Sports reporters, Government waste and fraud is destroying assistant editors and copy editors and we the American Dream. turned out a thrice weekly, 12 to 16-page We didn’t get into this Global Recession by Sports Section. mistake. We got into it because WE didn’t I took on corruption in the USU Athletic demand a seat at the table at city hall, and Department; exposed a cheating scandal at our school boards, our state capitols, our with star athletes who were given pass- local water boards, our city library districts, and other agencies that spend hundreds of billions of dollars of our taxes each and every year. One more thing, remember, when an elected official tells you in public that “we’ll get back to you with an answer,” you know you’re on the verge of opening another can of worms. What are your thoughts? Drop me a note to RREconomy@cerritosnews.net.

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Summer Day Camp at Concordia Cerritos Adventures from the Classics for the Young Explorer Beginning June 22nd, 2009, Concordia Lutheran Church & School will be offering an exciting new Summer Day Camp for those entering 1st through 8th grade. Inspired by Tom Sawyer, Swiss Family Robinson, Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Star Wars, we have planned ten weeks of outdoor adventures, field trips, and special events to create lifelong memories for children and their parents. From 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday, our campers will have fun while learning life lessons and values with their fellow campers of diverse cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities. “Our counselors truly care about the kids even as they create an environment where they have as much fun as possible”, says Mark Jennings, Director of the Summer Day Camp. Mr. Jennings continues, “One of the annual favorites is our Fourth of July barbeque picnic, parade, and games. It teaches our campers about the history of this country while having a great time playing traditional outdoor games.” Other summer activities will include field trips, cooking, swimming, dancing, games, and crafts – all themed around the settings, characters, and adventures in the classic books and films. Mary Anne McCombs, Principal of Concordia Lutheran School, says, “We’ve been in the community for 25 years, and our Summer Day Camp is a tremendous opportunity to get acquainted with our terrific staff and the diversity of our students and parents”. Rev. DT Parker, Pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church, says, “The Summer Day Camp is part of Concordia’s overall strategy of “Growing Roots and Wings for Children of All Ages”. This results from our emphasis on caring relationships, a safe and positive environment for learning, and the development of values for a lifetime. Our Summer Day Camp is simply a continuation of this philosophy.”

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All right, title and interest con¬veyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MEN¬TIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 7030 006 027. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 18402 ALFRED AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor¬rectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or war¬ranty, expressed or implied, regard¬ing title, possession, or encum¬brances, to pay the remaining princi¬pal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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On 03/26/2009 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12/28/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 20062880080, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: ANA E MONTGOMERY, A WIDOW, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT 42 OF TRACT NO. 26615 IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON MAP FILED IN BOOK 770, PAGE 11-12 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $629,586.22 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 18333 PARKVALLE AVE CERRITOS, CA 90703 APN Number: 7023-014-010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. 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The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ED FRANCISCO AND LOURDES FRANCISCO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/21/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-2271609 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/26/2009 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $587,508.34 The purported property address is: 16747 WINWARD AVENUE CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7016-023-083 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 3/4/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-7302727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908-4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 2999318 03/06/2009, 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 1581-38 Title Order No. 080092274 APN 7054-006-011 TRA No. 0001968 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/27/2009 at 10:30 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, a California corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 8-16-06 as Doc.# 06 1822543 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Eduardo Marquez and Adriana G. Marquez, Husband and Wife as joint tenants, as Trustor, Michael H. Yamamoto, an unmarried man, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT(S) 60 OF TRACT NO. 3894, IN THE CITY OF ARTESIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 74 PAGE 35 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Beneficiary Phone: (310) 6983280 Beneficiary: CIMA MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., ATTN: ENRIQUE A. COELLO, PRESIDENT, 1200 ARTESIA BLVD., STE. 310, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12230 Hibbing Street, Artesia, CA 90710. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $73,.50 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than their full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a 'written Notice of Default and Election to Sell: The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. SALE LINE PHONE NUMBER: (714) 259-7850 DATE: 3/2/09 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 560 E. HOSPITALITYLANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 (909) 884-0448 Gwen Cleveland, Asst. Secretary ASAP# 3013850 03/06/2009, 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009

TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 Trustee Sale No. 727777CA Loan No. 5303855315 Title Order No. 080107500-CAMAI Notice of Trustee's Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/2/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/26/2009 at 11:30 AM California Reconveyance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust, recorded on 06/21/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 1358607 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: VILMA PERKINS, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AMPRO MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF UNITED FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP, IT'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS,, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Legal Description: LOT 39 OF TRACT NO. 25015, IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 760 PAGES 16 AND 17 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $674,914.65 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 12235 ECKLESON PLACE, Cerritos, CA 90703 APN NUMBER: 7056-015-012 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. Date: 3/3/2009 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 730-2727 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Deborah Brignac, Vice President 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop N110612 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P540173 3/6, 3/13, 03/20/2009

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CECELIA MARTHA BARRON AKA CECELIA M. BARRON CASE NO. VP012299 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CECELIA MARTHA BARRON AKA CECELIA M. BARRON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARK S. BARRON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARK S. BARRON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/07/09 at 8:30AM in Dept. L located at 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, CA 90650 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. In Pro Per Petitioner MARK S. BARRON 5812 DAGWOOD AVENUE LAKEWOOD CA 90712 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/09 CNS-1543987# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-08-221338-CL Loan # 0032979304 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOHN W. KIM, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 6/27/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-1415127 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2009 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $678,240.16 The purported property address is: 17840 NEWBROOK AVE CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7022-010-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 3/11/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3005231 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009, 03/27/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-08219748-CL Loan # 0021620810 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/1/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): BHAWNA JAIN, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 1/11/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0066167 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2009 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $609,512.51 The purported property address is: 19327 STEFANI AVE CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7054-013-021 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 3/13/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3008517 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009, 03/27/2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20080159907858 Title Order No.: 20862640 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust, dated 11/17/2004. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceeding against you, you should contact a lawyer. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/24/2004 as Instrument No. 04 3055780 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: Won Yoo, Will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 04/02/2009 Time of Sale: 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4712 Santiago Drive, Cerritos, California 90623 APN#: 7044-012-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $604,025.59. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NDEx West, L.L.C. may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Residential Services Validated Publications, 2600 Stanwell Drive, Suite 200, Concord, CA 94520 (925) 603-7342. www.rsvpforeclosures. com NDEx West, L.L.C., as Authorized Agent Dated: 03/09/2009 (RSVP# 143518) (03/13/09, 03/20/09, 03/27/09)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PAUL L. CARLSON CASE NO. VP012231 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PAUL L. CARLSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHARUN B. CARLSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHARUN B. CARLSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/21/09 at 8:30AM in Dept. L located at 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, CA 90650 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner Chester A. Swart 120260 Law Office of chester A. Swart 1818 Island Drive Fullerton, CA 92833-1432 3/13, 3/20, 3/27/09 CNS-1539496# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20080159907436 Title Order No.: 20862182 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust, dated 01/26/2007. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceeding against you, you should contact a lawyer. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/12/2007 as Instrument No. 20070300200 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: Sung Wook Choo and Jeong Seon Choo, Will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 04/02/2009 Time of Sale: 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13335 Ashworth Street, Cerritos, California 90703 APN#: 7027-013005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $612,022.59. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NDEx West, L.L.C. may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Residential Services Validated Publications, 2600 Stanwell Drive, Suite 200, Concord, CA 94520 (925) 603-7342. www. rsvpforeclosures.com NDEx West, L.L.C., as Authorized Agent Dated: 03/09/2009 (RSVP# 143060) (03/13/09, 03/20/09, 03/27/09) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SCOTT GAYLE LAWRENCE CASE NO. VP012253 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SCOTT GAYLE LAWRENCE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SARAH LAWRENCE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SARAH LAWRENCE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/21/09 at 8:30AM in Dept. L located at 12720 NORWALK BLVD., NORWALK, CA 90650 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner BRIAN J. LAWLER, ESQ. PILOT LAW, P.C. 450 B STREET, #1430 SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/09 CNS-1536097# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS

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ABC Reads One BookThree Cups of Tea

Dr. Gary Smuts, Superintendent; Greg Mortenson, author, Dr. Mary Sieu, Deputy Superintendent at the backstage reception of the Carpenter Performing Arts Center At the beginning of the school year, Dr. Gary Smuts, Superintendent of ABC Unified School District selected Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson as the first ABC Reads One Book Initiative. The bestseller describes how in 1993 Greg Mortenson tried to climb K2 in honor of his younger sister but was unable to complete the climb and became lost in the mountains of Pakistan. He wandered into a poor village, where the village chief and his people took him in. Moved by their kindness, he promised to return and build a school for the children. Over the next decade, Mortenson built more than sixty schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Greg Mortenson has recently been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Students and selected staff from Stowers Magnet School of International Studies in Cerritos were invited to attend a presentation by Greg Mortenson at Wilson High School in Long Beach on Friday, March 6th. Stowers Magnet School has

adopted the Pennies for Peace Program as a service learning project to support Greg Mortenson’s effort. They have raised approximately $1000 for the Pennies for Peace Program. Dr. Gary Smuts and Dr. Mary Sieu, Deputy Superintendent were invited to a backstage reception with Greg Mortenson Friday evening at the Carpenter Center for Performing Arts in Long Beach. Plans are underway for the

COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • MARCH 20, 2009 9 (registration number 142325) will be held author to visit ABC in the fall as part of the ABC Reads One Book Initiative. High on Friday, March 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for residents and schools in ABC have begun to integrate Three Cups of Tea as part of their English $15 for non-residents. Pre-registration is encouraged. Language Arts curriculum this year. For To register or for more information, younger students, a young reader’s edition visit www.ci.cerritos.ca.us or call the and picture book were recently released. City’s Recreation Services Division office at (562) 916-1254.

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learn about resources in the community including: •Safe and healthy after school activities at Cerritos Parks and Recreation headed by Sherri Titus and Lakewood Parks and Recreation headed by Valerie Frost; For the 13th year, the ABC Unified •Drug and violence intervention from School District and the ABC Adult School, District Programs including Safe Schoolsin collaboration with the ABC PTA CounHealthy Kids headed by Terri Villa-Mccil, hosted its highly acclaimed Annual Dowell, Safe and Drug Free Schools by Parent Leadership Conference. More Maryann Fong, Alternative Options with than 300 ABCUSD parents, school and Debbie Webb, and School and Community community service groups, and volunteers Partnerships headed by Ann Griffo; gathered at the Cerritos Sheraton Hotel on •Education enhancing activities Saturday, March 7, 2009 to celebrate this through the Migrant Education Program headed by Maria Macias-Hoyo and Magnet Schools with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu; •District-wide Child Development activities headed by Mike McCoy; •Adult School offerings for academics, ESL, enrichment and parent education headed by Principal Dr. Pao-Ling Guo; •Additional enrichment opportunities through ABC PTA Council headed by Louise Dodson and educaParticipants talk about issues at the annual parent tional tools from Bayyinah leadership conference. Shotwell at MacMillan/ McGraw Hill publishers. year’s theme - Mind and Body ConnecParticipants gained valuable information. tion at ten special workshops. At a gathering of people with great •Pursuing Victory with Honor featurconcern about the economy and its impact ing a panel of experts Dr. Gary Smutson education, California Assembly MemABCUSD Superintendent, Dr. James ber Tony Mendoza and ABCUSD SuperStaunton- CIF Commissioner of Athletics intendent, Dr. Gary Smuts, addressed the and ABCUSD Coaches Dennis McReynbudget and what is being done to maintain olds and Suzanne Murphy – How good academic excellence in the District. At sportsmanship is changing interscholastic lunch, entrepreneur and visually impaired sports for good because Character Counts. business advocate, Brian Tom entertained •Beyond the Grades – The Millionaire and informed about how to help their stuStudent with luncheon speaker Brian Tom dents achieve amid unexpected challenges. and his California Educational Centers Throughout the day, community and Staff - How to help students get into coldistrict service groups helped attendees lege and jobs.

COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • MARCH 20, 2009 11 •One Person Can Make A Difference – •Nutrition & Children presented by Go Green - Representatives from CerABCUSD Nutrition Education Expert ritos - Mike O’Grady, Lakewood – Lisa Dipa Shah-Patel – Introduction to healthy Novotny, and Artesia – Jose Hernandez foods children actually eat in an interacdiscussed plans to Go Green in each city tive workshop. and how to participate. Parent Leadership •The Cycle of Violence and Its Impact on Academic Achievements: What Can Be Conference • •Line Dancing for Movement and Done? by Domestic Violence intervention Health - Fitness is fun with ABC Adult expert, Don Copeland from Casa Youth School fitness instructor, Trish LaComShelter. mare. •Peace Builders presented by Peace The event was topped off with a prize Ambassador, Linda Woodbury, provided raffle including Mind and Body Connecinformation on how ABCUSD and other tion themed gift baskets created by Parent School Districts help students to be posiLeadership Committee Volunteers, Gina tive influences. Tate- Pulliam and Cathy Carter with items •Technical Graduation Requirement donated by local businesses. – Barbara Miller advised about the new requirements taking effect in the next year. •California High School Exit Examination – presented by Assistant Superintendent, Valencia Mayfield and CAHSEE Coordinator, Sarah Halili about How parents can help students succeed on this crucial exam.

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Celebrating 50 Years of service to Our Business Community Volume 12, Issue 6, Fall 2008 Official Publication of the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce

5th Annual Community Business and Health Expo. A huge success. Central Basin Municipal Water DisThe Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce held its 6th Annual Community Business & Health Expo on November 5, 2008 at Pico Park 9528 Beverly Blvd. in Pico Rivera. This years theme was: “The Chamber is 50 and Still Red Hot”! Over 40 exhibitors were at the event that was very well attended by both residents and businesses.

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Platinum Sponsors were: ALMA Family Services, Vernola Towing and Washington Mutual-Chase. Gold Sponsors were: HealthFirst Medical and Crowne Plaza. Silver Sponsors were: Bright Health Physicians, AltaMed Health Services and Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill. Exhibitors offered services such as: blood pressure tests (HealthFirst Medical), bone density readings (MD Care & PR Clinica Medica Familiar), glaucoma testing (Lion’s Club of Pico Rivera), And CareMore Medical offered free flu shots. Food vendors: Café N Stuff, Casa Gamino, Edible Arrangements, Magic Bakery and Java Jo’z. offered tastes of their cuisines. Downey Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning and

trict offered water to all attendees. The “Salsa Tasting Contest” brought out 10 local residents: Linda Martinez, Teresa Martinez, Ronnie Winans, Maria Juarez, Hilda Juarez, Hilda Rodarte, Diana Aguayo, Mary Conchola, Rocio Davalos and Flor Osorio. The 3rd place winner of $50 was Ronnie Winans; the 2nd place winner of $75 was Diana Aguayo and the 1st place winner of $150 was Teresa Martinez (second time in a row). 50 Chili’s (door prize tickets) and numerous door prizes donated by the exhibitors went to very happy attendees. The 50/50 raffle of $150 went to a lucky winner and the best decorated table winner of a $100 gift card to Staples was Edible Arrangements. Congratulations to all the winners.

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Martinez, Jr., Ph.D., Superintendent/President of Rio Hondo College was named one of the Top 25 Latino in Education by Latino Leaders Magazine in the September 2008 issue. The publication is distributed eight times per year throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The magazine features interviews with major Latino players in all fields of expertise with editorials that focus on social, political, and business leaders. Other educators selected for this honor include France Cordova, President, Purdue University; Elsa A. Murano, President, Texas A & M University; and J. Michael Ortiz, President California State Polytechnic University. “The Board of Trustees extends our congratulations to Dr. Martinez for this much deserved honor,” said Angela Acosta-Salazar, president of the Rio Hondo College Board of Trustees. “We are very pleased with our decision to appoint Dr. Martinez as the eighth Superintendent/ President of Rio Hondo College, for his accomplishments and for his commitment to meeting the needs of our community.” The magazine praised Dr. Martinez for his commitment to creating and facilitating collaboration within the college itself, and with the communities it serves. They describe him as being focused on all of the elements of student success, see Martinez page 2

The Salsa contest drew 10 contestants this year. The winners from left are Third Place Ronnie Winans $50.00, Second Place Diana Aguayo $75.00 and for the second year in a row Teresa Martinez won the top prize of $150.00

Judges for the Salsa Tasting Contest were, from the left, Director Judy Gilleland -TriCities ROP, Director Vera Diaz Powers - John R. Diaz & Associates, Director and Event Chair Alex Saulus - HealthFirst Medical, Director David Briano - State Farm Insurance, Chamber President Koko Judge - Crowne Plaza Hotel and Ambassador Omar Martinez - Farmers Insurance

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Learning for Life, an affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America honored Michael Rothans, Captain of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Pico Rivera Station with the Champions of Exploring Award on Tuesday, November 18, at the Whittier Radisson, Whittier, California. Learning for Life serves young men and women, between 14 and 20 years of age, who participate in Exploring, part of the program’s career education activities. Its purpose is to instill core values that prepare participants in making ethical choices which help them to achieve their full potential throughout life. The organization recognizes community leaders whose commitment to the principles of Exploring is exemplary and whose personal and professional character lend themselves to the core values of Learning for Life. Learning for Life Director, Greg Salce stated, “Captain Rothans’ commitment to public safety and civic service has made him well-deserving of this award. As this year’s recipient, he has been instrumental in positively affecting thousands of young people in Los Angeles and surrounding communities through his support of Learning for Life Schoolbased programs.” Captain Rothans has been associated with the sheriff’s department since 1984 and was assigned to the Pico Rivera station in 2004 where he was promoted to Captain in 2006 and serves 100,000 residents in the City of Pico Rivera and unincorporated areas of Whittier. Rothans has been an executive board member of Learning for Life since 2004 and was Chairman of the Los Angeles Area Learning for Life Exploring Division from 2004 through 2007. He was also the recipient of the LA Sheriff’s Department’s Distinguished Service Award in 1997; the Exemplary Service Award in 2001 and 2005, and the Meritorious Service Award in 2008. According to Salce, in the Los see Rothans page 2

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President’s Message November’s elections have come and gone, and we are heading quickly toward the holiday season. It seems like everyone I talk to can’t believe that it is almost the end of another year. We are all busy trying to see how we can fit all the events into our schedules, as well as into our budgets and still have a great holiday! On behalf of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, I would like to extend best wishes for a healthy, successful, and joyous Holiday. As we approach the final weeks of 2008, we are busy planning our chamber events for 2009. We need to know what you would like to see more of next year. Every suggestion we receive from our membership is valued and welcomed. To better be able to serve you, we need to know what you enjoyed attending and what you felt we could improve upon. Hearing from our membership on how we can be a greater value to yourself and your business is crucial to our chamber. The more input we have from our membership, the more effective our 2009 will be. BUT WATCH OUT FOR 2009!!! Mark your calendars to GET INVOLVED IN THE JANUARY 2009 NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES!! NETWORK LUNCHEON, THURSDAY JANUARY 22ND.

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It’s typical for the vast majority of small businesses to be local not only in location but in marketing focus. The wider your marketing base, the more people you are likely to reach. In hard times, looking beyond the regular geographical boundaries of your business is good business. Do not be afraid to market on a larger scale, but while utilizing cost-efficient marketing. When a recession or other difficult times hit, the marketing function of a business is usually the first to go. Remember with less advertising and marketing, the funnel of incoming prospects is reduced creating even more revenue decreases and setting up a vicious cycle that you do not want to get caught in. One key to salvage any business in hard times isn’t to reduce your marketing activities but to replace them with low-budget marketing. Lowbudget marketing included tactics such as PR, NETWORKING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND MORE. Get involved in the community, for example, join your local Chamber of Commerce, these organizations are not in it for themselves, but for you and the future of your business. They want to help you create contacts and business relationships with other business owners in your area.These meetings can create strategic partnerships that can help further your business and clientele base. This goes back to the LOWBUDGET marketing I mentioned earlier. Surviving hard times requires going BACK TO THE BASICS, back to the AND THE NORWALK fundamental principles of business. Some CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO things to remember: make sure you are January 29th, 2009!!!! YOU WON’T doing regular financial checks, providing WANT TO MISS THESE BIG sales training, and managing your customer EVENTS Peace and ease for the holi- relationships; these basic steps can help day season! retain customers and create a rapport with Susan Arthur new clientele. Have a Happy Holiday Season!!!

2008 Norwalk Chamber Casino Night On Friday, November 8th the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce had their annual Casino Night. With over 70 attendees, this event was fun for all! You could hear people really enjoying the various gaming tables available for them , whether it be Blackjack, Roulette, Texas Hold’em or Craps; everyone was having a good time. We had over 30 raffle items to give away, they were donated by: Teri Bazen, Bally’s Total Fitness, Whaley House, Birch Aquarium, Casino Concepts, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Applebee’s, Dr. John Larcabal, Sizzler, Golf N Stuff, Hearst Castle, Sunstone Vineyards, Karen Codman FSC, Laemmle Theatre, Legoland, L.B. Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk Chamber, NLM Plumbing, Norwalk Toyota, Paintball USA, Pechanga, Primm Nevada Terribles, Spirit Cruises, La Mirada Curves, and Wal-Mart. The Norwalk Chamber and the attendees to the Casino Night would like to

extend a big THANK YOU for the donations to this event; you helped create this success of an evening! The Casino Night had different levels of sponsorship that were available to Chamber members to participate in and we would like to also extend a very big THANK YOU to these members who contributed to this cause. WalMart, AFLAC, Big Truck & Equipment Sales, Community Family Guidance Center, Dr. Ethan Allen, State Farm Insurance, Gordon Stefenhagen, Norwalk La Mirada Plumbing, Mary Jane McIntosh and Norwalk Auto Auction. Your sponsorship donations are greatly appreciated, you help keep the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce moving forward in helping the local Business Community continue to thrive! We look forward to the upcoming events, and hope you mark your calendars to attend!

Labor Law Corner Employee who quits job may be eligible for unemployment insurance. One of my employees quit to go to work for one of my competitors. After a few months she got laid off from her new job and now she’s collecting unemployment insurance from my reserve account. How can she do that when she’s the one who decided to quit my firm? Many employers believe they will have to pay unemployment insurance (UI) only when an employee is fired or laid off. Surprisingly, there are many circumstances where an employee who quits a job can collect UI.Any employer the employee works for in the “base period” of the claim may be liable to pay benefits, even if they were not the last employer. Under California law, an employee who quits with “good cause” may be eligible for UI benefits. “Good cause” means the employee’s reason for leaving must be something substantial and compelling that would cause a reasonable person who genuinely wanted to remain employed to quit anyway. Some examples include quitting to take a better job, to more a substantial distance when a spouse’s job is transferred, or when the employer relocates and the new commute distance is unreasonable. According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), when an employee quits in order to accept a new job there is good

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their first playoff trip since 1992 but the attitudes and commitment overshadowed the potential they had. Clinton said they wanted it, but just didn't show it enough. This season, with the help of assistants Jillian Sandoval, who played at St. John's University, and John Zamora, Clinton feels much better about 2009. "This year we are a lot different as far as dedication, mostly, and working hard," Clinton said. "The work ethic is huge this year; totally different from last year. The hard part for me [last year] wasn't that they needed to work on their skills. It was their attitudes and not wanting to try. Not getting along with each other was a big deal last year." Artesia returns six players but some of the newcomers are currently facing ineligibility which could hamper the squad for the time being. One player who doesn't have that problem is Alcala, a four-year varsity member who Clinton said is much faster and much more confident. In the team's season opener this past Wednesday against Long Beach Jordan, Alcala struck out 12 batters. Gomez, Guzman, Mejia, Small and senior Olivia Vega are the other returning players. Clinton is positive the Pioneers can escape the bottom half of the Suburban League and move to at least fourth place. "I think we can get there if everyone keeps their grades up and stays committed and keeps working hard," Clinton said. CERRITOS (6-19 last season, 4-8 in the Suburban League, fifth place) Head coach: Bob Medina (first season) Team's record previous five seasons: 5775-1 Key losses: Krystal Diaz, Betty Espinoza, Karissa Galindo, Ana Mayer Projected starting lineup: P-Megan Smith (SR)/Kim De La Cruz (JR)Drianna Drulias (FR) C-Sarah Smith (FR) 1B-Nicole Rosenburger (SO)/De La Cruz 2B-Amanda Hernandez (FR)/Drulias 3B-Samantha Adams (JR) SS-Alyssa Marquez (FR)/Kassandra Torres (SO) OF-Rebecca DeFiesta (SR)/Drulias OF-Esther Yang (JR)/Smith/De La Cruz OF-Jessika Castaneda (FR)/Torres/ Jackie Trimble (JR) Bob Medina becomes the program's fourth head coach in as many years but is no stranger to the sport. The popular Artesia Punishers travelball and former California State University, Dominguez Hills coach hopes to revive a program that has gone through consecutive losing seasons. Medina will also have tons of "Punisher" help with assistants Ed Blanck, daughter Michelle Medina and Case van der Linden,

father of former Cerritos star Jessica van der Linden of the late 1990s. "I told the athletic department for me, it's a 10-year program," Bob Medina said. "I would like to stay here for 10 years and do something to the program. If I turn it around to a positive, so be it. If I turn it around and give them a great program... that's all I'm trying to do. Everyday, we'll work hard and try to develop every single kid that comes in here." Although six players return, Megan Smith and DeFiesta have the most experience and the team is still relatively young. There are still a lot of uncertainties but early on, Drulias and Sarah Smith have already opened a lot of eyes. The Lady Dons picked up two hits in each of their first two games with both Megan Smith and Drulias sharing time in the circle in those games. Cerritos figures to battle Bellflower for fourth place in the Suburban League. "I think the girls are on the plan and when I always coach, I try to set out a plan," Medina said. "Nobody can come out and turn around a team in one day. I think we're on our way to doing something really good." GAHR (18-13 last season, 9-1 in the San Gabriel Valley League, co-champions, lost to Ocean View in the Division IV quarterfinals) Head coach: Mike Rogers (third season, 62-25-1) Team's record previous five seasons: 9049-1 Key losses: Roni Alvarado, Eileen Flores, Corina Hernandez, Amanda Marquez, Lindsey Marquez, Alyssa Morales, Brittany Nava, Devin Salmones Projected starting lineup: P-Valerie Rios (JR)/Alyssa Nava (FR) C-Krystal Purkey (FR)/JoJo Ayala (FR) 1B-Holly Sloan (SR)/Erica Willig (SO)/ Kayla Gonzales (SR) 2B-Brittney Miller (SR)/Catherine Gonzalez (JR) 3B-Nani Mejia (SO) SS-Jasmine Ruiz (SO)/Olivia Arredondo (JR) OF-Amber Giron (SO)/Erika Jackson (JR) OF-Arrendondo/Ruiz OF-Nava/Karina Gonzalez (SO) For the second straight season, a trip to the California Interscholastic FederationSouthern Section finals slipped through the fingers of head coach Mike Rogers and his Gladiators. With the departure of eight everyday starters, Gahr will almost rebuild with a very inexperienced group of freshmen and sophomores. This has all of the makings of the team Gahr had in 2005 when it was loaded with the freshmen who graduated last season. "It does [hurt], but we built up the pro-

gram the last couple of years," Rogers said of not getting to the finals. "We lost a lot of great players last year who are doing excellent in the colleges right now. Nobody likes to lose but they didn't go down without a fight." Four players return and all of them posses a lot of offensive punch. Mejia, who moves from the outfield, batted .333 last season, third on the team, scored 17 runs and drove in just as many. Miller batted .295, scored 16 times and drove in that same number. Ruiz (.279, 19 runs) also moves from the outfield and Sloan, who played in just 10 games due to an injury, still batted .375. Pitching will be the crucial key as San Gabriel Valley League rivals Downey and Warren both return at least one pitcher from last season. Rogers will still experiment with moving players position to position to find the right combination. "Yeah, we have four returning players but we have a lot of new players and we have some good talent in this program right now," Rogers said. "If these girls continue to work hard, they're going to have the same success we've had in the past." JOHN GLENN (0-21 last season, 0-12 in the Suburban League, seventh place) Head coach: Pam Trimble (ninth season, 43-129-1) Team's record previous five seasons: 2779-1 Key losses: Janet Chavez, Justine Figueroa Projected starting lineup: P-Denise Ponce (FR)/Lily Moreno (SR)/ Brenda Nava (SR) C-Jackie DeAvila (SR)/Karla Lomeli (SO) 1B-Moreno/Nava 2B-Lyndsay Castello (SR) 3B-Bianca Martinez (SR) SS-Jaclyn Zertuche (SR) OF-Jennifer Alvarez (JR) OF-Ashley Lopez (SR)/Lomeli OF-Naomi Rubio (SR)/Ponce The Lady Eagles haven't been to the playoffs since 1990 and if head coach Pam Trimble wants to break the drought, this might be the season with the return of nine players. Trimble has a pair of new additions in assistants Ed Chavez and Andy Garcia, the latter who has worked with U.S. Olympians. Trimble said the new hitting coaches will also bring a little different approach to the team and will not be afraid to take charge. Since it can't get any worse than it did last season, the team will be treated to pizza after each victory. "The fact that I had them all want to come back and they wanted a change," Trimble said of the positives ofof lastthe seaHome son. "They told me even before I had the new coaches, they were all offering to

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competitive colleges and universities, like UCLA are looking for when they are evaluating a student’s application. I have also read thousands of college essays, By Rick Renaker some of them outstanding and some of them terrible, so I also have an excellent understanding of what a good college Editor’s Note: This is an introducessay should look like. I have also helped tion to a new LLCN columnist, former many, many students as they wrote their Guidance Administrator at Cerritos High own college essays. School Rick Renaker, who specialized My current and former students are atin helping students and parents undertending colleges and universities all over stand the college admission process. the United States. I have students at every Upon leaving Cerritos after seven years, UC campus, except UC Merced, and I Renaker started an independent counalso have students at Stanford, USC, Yale, seling program called “Pathways to Tuffs, Pepperdine, UPenn, NYU, GeorgeCollege Counseling Services.” He is an town, Harvey Mudd , and many more. active member of HECA [Higher EducaMy future columns will cover many topics, including when to take CITY OF NORWALK SAT tests, the differences beNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING tween the SAT I and the ACT, NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM summer programs, financial aid, CONSIDERATION OF FIXED ROUTE SERVICE REDUCTIONS college visits, and information about many colleges and univerDate: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Time: 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard sities all over the United States. I Place: City Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650 will also welcome questions that a reader might have, and I will Description: The City Council of the City of Norwalk will hold a public hearing regarding changes relating to answer those questions in my Norwalk Transit System’s Fixed-Route services. Norwalk Transit System (NTS) currently operates 36 fixed route buses serving 725 stops on nine routes within the column. If you have a question southeast region including the cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, La Habra, La Mirada, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, that you would like me to answer and Whittier. The transportation industry, including NTS, has been negatively affected by the economic crisis facing the State in my column, please send your of California, as well as the nation. NTS has found it necessary to streamline on-going operational cost and reduce questions to ellgadmission@cerduplicated services. Therefore, Transit staff will be proposing elimination and/or reductions in weekend service on ritosnews.net. It is my hope that Routes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9; reduction of weekday span of service on Route 8; and elimination of the Norwalk 4A Metrolink shuttle. The Norwalk City Council has not yet approved these changes and the public hearing will give interested this column will be of interest parties the opportunity to comment on the proposal before it is considered for adoption. (See chart below.) and be helpful to the community. Public Comment: Interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and be heard regarding this matter. Written I enjoy helping students achieve comments may be submitted to the City Council prior to the time set for the hearing. Address written comments: their dreams as they work their Attention City Clerk at the address noted above. way down the many pathways to More Information: Questions concerning the public hearing matter should be directed to Norwalk Transit college. Customer Service at (562) 929-5550.

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PROPOSED FIXED ROUTE SERVICE REDUCTIONS Route 3 4A

Description Elimination of Route 3 Sunday service Elimination of Route 4A Metrolink Shuttle

Reduction of Route 4 weekend span of service

Reduction of Route 5 Saturday span of service

Elimination of Route 5 Sunday service

Elimination of Route 6 Whittier Saturday service

Elimination of Route 7 Whittier Saturday service

Reduction of Route 8 Weekday span of service

Elimination of Route 9 Weekend service

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Felony Part I crime investigations dropped by two incidents last week when thirty-two were reported. Commercial burglaries increased, residential burglaries and robberies remained the same, and vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts were down. Calls for service rose slightly as 311 were handled compared to 308 the week before. The 2009 weekly average in calls for service is now 312. One robbery was reported when a male teen relinquished his cell phone after being threatened by two other teens. This occurred on Tuesday March 10 at 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Studebaker Road and Artesia Boulevard. For the third consecutive week, two

residential burglaries were investigated. Open/unlocked doors or windows were involved in one, and a pried window in the other. No loss could be determined in either case. The 2009 weekly average in this category is now 2.5. Burglars look for the easiest and most quiet way to enter homes and the most popular method is still locating an open or unlocked door or window. Make sure that you conduct the “exit check” by looking at all doors and windows before you leave the residence. Close them and lock them. There were three commercial burglaries recorded last week. All were closed businesses where cash, stereo equipment and a ping-pong table were stolen. Vehicle burglaries dropped by one crime over the previous week as ten were logged. High-volume commercial lots were the crime scenes in seven cases. Six involved SUVs. One car stereo and two GPS units were taken. Others stolen items included wallets, golf clubs, a bowling ball, cell phones, purses, laptop computers, a briefcase, and helmet. The 2009 weekly average in vehicle burglaries now stands at 8.5. Storing property in the passenger compartment, especially leaving it in plain sight, is exactly what the vehicle burglar will be looking for. Note the type of property stolen last week included wallets, credit cards, and cash. Don’t make the mistake of leaving valuable items behind because you just may never see them again. Vehicle thefts dropped from seven the past two weeks to three cases last week. Two were from high-volume commercial parking lots. One Honda, a Nissan, and a Mazda were reported stolen. The 2009 weekly average in vehicle thefts is now 6.9. None of these vehicles last week were equipped with a steering wheel locking device. A common complaint among motorists is that these devices are too cumbersome and take time to engage and remove. If you own one of the most commonly reported stolen vehicles in Cerritos, such as an 80’s or 90’s Honda or Toyota, we would suggest that one of these devices become part of your auto accessories.

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 08-505798 BFB; Title Order No. 080081830-CADCI; APN 7068-023- 029 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/04/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/02/09 at 10:30 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/18106 in Instrument No. 06 0843594 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: Jorge Hurtado, An Unmarried Man, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-HE4, Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), at the west side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 21914 CLARKDALE AVENUE, HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CA 90716 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-08-211518-TC Loan # 1006967093 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JUAN MANUEL CASTANEDA AND HEIDI CENTENO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 1/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0144109 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2009 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $511,210.66 The purported property address is: 19719 WIERSMA AVE CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7050-002-033 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 3/11/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.

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Trustee Sale No.: 20080028701575 Title Order No.: 3206-164824 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/8/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/21/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0375328 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: REBEKAH A CAMPBELL, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 4/2/2009 Time of Sale: 11:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16942 SIERRA VISTA WAY, CERRITOS,CA 90703 APN#: 7012-008-072 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-08-219995-BL Loan # 15556681 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/3/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LILY JADE PHAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 11/16/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-2765997 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2009 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $537,752.74 The purported property address is: 18909 Castle Place Cerritos, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7038-008-004 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall

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T.S No. 08-1249-11 Loan No. 0011179173-YEW Notice of Trustee’s Sale A copy of California Civil Code Section 2923.5 (c) declaration is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/4/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction to sell the highest bidder for cash a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed to trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the notice of sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: SHIN OCK YEW, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation recorded 10/17/2005 as instrument No. 05 2491272, in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 4/2/2009 at 11:30AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $565,644.43, estimated. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13329 FELSON PL, Cerritos, CA 90703. A.P.N.: 7027-012-017. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Date: 3/6/2009 The NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-08-215750-TC Loan # 1007963190 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/28/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): EDWIN PAVON A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 7/10/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-1510779 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2009 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $440,375.23 The purported property address is: 16717 ALORA AVE CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7016-016-039 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 428097CA Loan No. 5303517360 Title Order No. 602113052 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/09/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/02/2009 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03/21/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 0599379, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: VICTOR BARBOZA, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) (SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER ALLIANCE BANCORP, AND LENDER'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.), as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: PARCELS 125 AND 126, IN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN OF LICENSED SURVEYOR'S MAP FILED IN BOOK 18 PAGE 33 OF RECORD SURVEYS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $557,455.40 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 11639 -11641 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-08-221970-BL Loan # 15457369 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/2/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JAMES WISEMAN III, AS A SINGLE MAN AND DEBRA ANN JOHNSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/13/2005 as Instrument No. 05-2198569 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2009 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $520,320.51 The purported property address is: 6128 Warwood Road Lakewood, CA 90713 Assessors Parcel No. 7185-006-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # CA-08-197732-TC Loan # 1006808974 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/6/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ED FRANCISCO AND LOURDES FRANCISCO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/21/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-2271609 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2009 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $617,642.70 The purported property address is: 16747 WINWARD AVENUE CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessors Parcel No. 7016-023-083 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 08-0092588 Title Order No. 08-8-341344 Investor/Insurer No. 81351425 APN No. 7005-015-023 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DONG YOUNG KIM, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 02/25/2005 and recorded 03/08/05, as Instrument No. 05 0520315, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 04/02/2009 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA. at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13402-3/4 EAST VILLAGE DRIVE, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $318,819.75. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal

Trustee Sale No.: 20080028701064 Title Order No.: 20859859 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/30/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/27/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2386636 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: ELENA ALMANZA,, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 4/2/2009 Time of Sale: 11:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 11515 WIMBLEY CT , CERRITOS, CA 90703 APN#: 7014-022-077 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 228174CA Loan No. 0701407538 Title Order No. 602112926 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/01/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/02/2009 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08/15/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 05 1946336, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: KYNEITRIA CAIL, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT 231 OF TRACT NO. 14594, IN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 362, PAGE 12 TO 15 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED OR GRANTED IN DOCUMENTS OF RECORD. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $416,226.95 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the

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