Compton Bulletin

‘SHOCKED AND HEARTSICK’ ‘SHOCKED AND HEARTSICK’ over mass shooting in Monterey Park

MONTEREY PARK (Compton Bulletin)—The Lunar New Year celebration was halted in the midst of a terrifying shooting spree that took place late Saturday on Jan. 21.

The end result of this callous act of violence was a grand total of 20 people shot and leaving at least 11 of the victims deceased from the gunshot wounds they sustained.

“The reports coming out of Monterey Park are absolutely

Lynwood Unified Board members sworn in

LYNWOOD, CA.—Returning leaders of Lynwood Unified School District’s Board of Education took the oath of office during the board reorganization meeting on Dec. 15.

The ceremony began with a lively holiday performance from Firebaugh High School students and was followed by an overview on this year’s achievements, including the $250 million awarded by the state to rebuild Lynwood High School, increased COVID-19 support for staff and families and new social emotional learning tools for staff and students.

Board President Alfonso Morales, Esq., who has been serving on the board since 2005, was re-elected and sworn in by Superintendent Dr. Gudiel Crosthwaite. He was additionally recognized with a Certificate of Recognition as an outstanding board president on behalf of the office of Councilmember Nanette Barragán, newly elected city Mayor Oscar Flores and the office of Assemblymember Mike Gipson.

Gary Hardie Jr., appointed in 2014, was selected to serve as the new vice president of the board, and Dr. Alma Carina Castro, appointed in 2020, was selected as the new clerk.

Previous vice president Julian Del Real-Calleros, who has served on the board since 2021, will continue serv-

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devastating. Families deserve to celebrate the holidays in peace— mass shootings and gun violence are a plague on our communities,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said. “As investigations determine whether these murders were motivated by Asian hate, we continue to stand united against all attempts to divide us. My heart goes out to Monterey Park and the families and friends of those lost.”

The individual allegedly to blame for the massing shooting is Huu Can Tran, a 72-year-old n Shooting, see page 7

City of Compton appoints new city clerk

By Allison Bracher

FCompton appointed Vernell McDaniels as the new city Clerk. McDaniels, who previously served as the chief deputy City Clerk, will replace longtime City Clerk Alita Godwin who retired earlier this month after over 40 years of service.

The appointment of McDaniels followed a debate among council members over the process of selecting a new city clerk.

Councilmembers Johnathan Bowers and Andre Spicer advocated for an application process, while Councilmember Deidre Duhart and Lillie Darden believed that McDaniels’ knowledge and experience within the office made her the best candidate for the job.

“This is not a council position. The city clerk’s position is not a learning position. They need to be qualified and have to already be in the office,” said Duhart. Councilmember Lillie Darden agreed. “This is not an on-thejob training type of job,” said Darden. “Ms. Vernell [already knows] how to conduct business in the office.”

Mayor Emma Shariff stressed the importance of having a city clerk in

place and said that time constraints did not allow for an application process.

“Having someone in this seat who understands the process and what is happening in the city clerk’s office is extremely important,” she said.

The city charter allows the council 30 days to name a successor, but without an application process in place, the council would only have two weeks to develop and review applications before making an appointment.

Prior to the vote, McDaniels’ son, Wilbur, a 24-year servicemember currently serving at Fort Bragg, delivered heartfelt comments to the council emphasizing his mother’s commitment to public service.

“Our commitment [as a family] to public service is a direct reflection of my mom’s countless examples. My mother epitomizes leadership, integrity, and selfless service. She is always fair and impartial; she is decisive when making decisions that are complex. She’s the kind of leader that the city needs,” he said.

McDaniel’s appointment by a 5-0 vote was met with a standing ovation from the audience.

“I will serve this appointment with transparency and integrity and do evn Clerk, see page 7

Photo by Dennis J Freeman

(from left to right) Dr. Alma Carina Castro, Julian Del Real-Calleros, Alfonso Morales Esq. and Maria G. Lopez celebrate another successful year at Lynwood Unified during the Board reorganization meeting on Dec. 15.

State funding to safeguard and expand abortion access coming to LA County

Request for proposals for the LA County Abortion Safe Haven pilot program released in advance of the 50th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision

LOS ANGELES—A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been released to protect, expand and improve patient access to abortion information and services in Los Angeles County. The RFP was developed in partnership with County representatives, local providers, community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders.

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade and other states enacting dangerous abortion bans and severe restrictions, Governor Newsom and legislative leaders took swift action to build on California’s long standing history as a national leader in protecting and expanding access to essential and comprehensive health services.

A robust bill package was enacted and $200 million was invested in the state budget to increase the state’s abortion capacity and infrastructure, and bolster protections for providers and patients in a post-Roe environment.

Recognizing that California and Los Angeles County in particular, will see an increase in need for abortion services from patients denied care in their home states, Senate Bill 1245 (Kamlager-Dove) established the Los Angeles County Abortion Access Safe Haven Pilot Program.

The 2022-2023 state budget appropriated $20,000,000 to the County of Los Angeles to fund the

program.

Essential Access Health (Essential Access), a Los Angeles-based nonprofit with over 50 years-experience distributing public funding to support the delivery of sexual and reproductive health care, was selected by the County to serve as the Program Administrator to distribute program funding and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Entities that serve individuals and communities in Los Angeles can apply for funding to support expansion of clinical services, provider training, community education, infrastructure and security enhancements, and other activities to improve access to abortion care and accurate, unbiased information County-wide. Applications are due Feb. 20.

State and County leaders, along with Essential Access released the following statements:

“As an OBGYN, I am committed to helping ensure Californians can protect their reproductive health across their lifespan,” said California Surgeon General, Dr. Diana Ramos.

“While many grapple to understand the full impacts of a post-Roe society, people can feel reassured knowing that California is taking bold steps forward to protect reproductive rights and enhance access to reproductive health services for individuals all over the country.”

Transgender identity lawsuit filed against Chico Unified School District

CHICO, Ca—On Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, the Center for American Liberty filed suit against the superintendent and individual school board members of the Chico Unified School District on behalf of Aurora Regino. Aurora’s daughter, also known as A.S., was eleven years old when her public school transitioned her to a male identity behind her mother’s back.

In the fall of 2021, when she was a few months into fifth grade, A.S. began feeling depressed and anxious. A.S. took her school counselor’s advice and began to think these feelings were caused by her being born a different gender.

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ing the community as a member of the board. He was sworn in by previous Mayor of Lynwood, Jose Casanova. Board member Maria G Lopez, who was appointed in 2003, will continue within her current roles for the next year.

The board members and Cabinet were all recognized for their selfless efforts in keeping the district whole and ensuring students were provided with ample opportunities and resources to succeed.

A dinner celebration was held after the ceremony in honor of a successful year at Lynwood Unified.

“This year was one of many trials, and we prevailed because we have an incredible team of individuals who care about our students first and foremost,” Crosthwaite said. “I’m incredibly honored to have worked alongside them all and look forward to collaborating more with them for another year.

Great things lie ahead for our students and our District in 2023.”

“Access to abortion is critical for individual and community health. Los Angeles has already seen in increase in demand for care since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. The state-funded resources that are coming soon to the County, will help ensure that everyone living in—or coming to Los Angeles—can get care and information that meets their health needs, and respects their personal decisions,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

“We are honored to have the opportunity to leverage our decades of experience effectively stewarding and distributing critical public funding to serve as the Program Administrator of the Los Angeles County Abortion Safe Haven Pilot Program, and reducing barriers to patients getting the abortion services they want and need,” said Nomsa Khalfani, PhD, Co-CEO at Essential Access.“ In California, we will do everything we can to enhance our abortion care capacity, reduce barriers to access, and meet the health needs of patients living in and coming to our state.”

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The school counselor invited A.S. to an arts-and-crafts club (the “Girls Group”) with other girls in her school and after a few meetings, A.S. “came out” to her counselor as transgender. Instead of exploring what the cause of the anxiety and depression might be, the school counselor focused on one thing only: how to transition A.S. to a male identity.

The school counselor and teachers at the school called A.S. by a male name, male pronouns and essentially treated her as if she were a different person all without her mother’s knowledge. This went on for a couple of months before Aurora found out. Aurora sought help from a licensed family therapist and immediately sought answers from the school district about how it could transition her daughter behind her back.

“If the school system thinks this is the law, then someone needs to stand up for our children and let them know how wrong and damaging it is,” Aurora Regino said. “Our rights as parents do not stop as soon as we drop our children off at school.”

“The District’s policy of transitioning kids behind their parents’ backs is radical gender-ideology at its worst,” Harmeet Dhillon, Founder of The Center for American Liberty, said. “For the government to assume this role is both unconstitutional and reprehensible.”

The district claims it is required by state law to keep parents in the dark when their child is transitioning to a different gender in school. Therefore, the school has refused to abandon the policy. Fortunately, A.S. has returned to identifying as a girl but Aurora has no assurances that what happened to her daughter last year won’t happen again.

“In the Chico Unified School District, children as young as five years old can transition to a different gender in secret from their parents,” Josh Dixon, Director of Litigation for The Center for American Liberty, said. “This act of ‘social transitioning’ is powerful psychological treatment that often leads to much more permeant procedures like puberty blockers and even surgery.”

The lawsuit argues that the district’s secrecy policy violates parents’ fundamental rights protected by the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Center for American Liberty is seeking declaratory relief and an injunction that would prohibit the Chico Unified School District from continuing to implement the Parental Secrecy Policy.

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Lakers show Grizzlies they can play with any team

By Julia McIntyre

LOS ANGELES (News4usonline) The Los Angeles Lakers play a total of six games at home between now and March 1. Most of that time, the Lakers will be on the road. However, when they do play at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have made entertaining and providing their fans with a good show almost a mandate.

The Lakers’ thrilling 122121 win against high-flying Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 20, is a good example of this. After a week of highs and lows, the Lakers put the clamps on Morant, limiting the young star to just 22 points.

Kings outlast Lebron, Lakers

By Julia McIntyre

LOS ANGELES (Compton Bulletin)—The Lakers played a strong first half against the Sacramento Kings in a home game at Crypto.com Arena Jan. 18.

The Kings played a better half in the third and fourth quarters and came away with a nail-biting 116-111 win.

After the game, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham made it clear what was it that cost his team getting the win.

“The key ingredients to us not coming out with the ‘W’ is we gave up too many second chance points early on,” Ham remarked. “We got up against the clock a little bit, little too much indecisiveness...It sucks to lose these close games.”

Morant misfired on 20 of his 29 attempts from the field and the Lakers picked up win No. 21 on the season. The Lakers were able to pull out the nail-biting win by outscoring Memphis 41-32 in the fourth quarter. Russell Westbrook, who led all scorers with 29 points, led the way for Los Angeles with 11 points in the final period.

LeBron James, on his quest to overtake Kareem Abdul Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time scoring champ, contributed 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. After a week of close calls and near-misses, the Lakers broke through, putting a stop to the Grizzlies’ 11-game winning streak. The last min-

utes of the game was the tell all as both teams fought to walk away with the win.

In the end, Dennis Schröder secured the victory for the Lakers when he stole the ball from Desmond Bane and scored an impressive layup.

“We wanted to trap first before we fouled...I just got the steal and I just thought ‘push the ball,’” he said. “I think the last couple minutes we did a great job just rebounding and pushing the pace.”

The Lakers point guard added 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists during the 33 minutes he was on the court. Westbrook was an obvious star of the intense

showdown with the Grizzlies, a team with the second-best record in the Western Conference. Aside from his scoring totals, Westbrook also produced six assists and five rebounds.

In the last 10 minutes of the game, Westbrook made a clutch basket on one leg when a Memphis player put him off balance and fouled him. During the last five minutes, he assisted Thomas Bryant which resulted in a powerful dunk. During his postgame interview with reporters, Westbrook was asked how he was able to find his rhythm offensively.

“Just playing my game,” Westbrook retorted. In the

final minute of the game, Westbrook and James’ teamed up to put down the young and fearless Grizzlies. James grabbed a Westbrook miss with a rebound to bring the score to 118-115. Moments later, Westbrook and James teamed up for another scoring opportunity to make the score in the contest a one-point difference.

“To get a win like this is a momentum swing,” said Lakers coach Darvin Ham.

“The guys were kind of down after the Sacramento game, but we addressed areas that we needed to get better. There’s no way we win this game if we didn’t have the type of fight that we had.”

LeBron James closed the gap on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record with a 32-point performance. After his scoring outburst, James needed just 284 points to be the league’s all-time leader. The countdown to his record-breaking moment will continue for James now until sometimes in February.

In the meantime, as it relates to how the Lakers played against Sacramento, James dominated the court and passed his high energy to the rest of the team, despite the injuries to Anthony Davis, Lonnie Walker IV, and Austin Reaves.

During the postgame press conference, James said the Lakers has “no room for error” due to the injuries on

the team, and “just being aware” can help their offense in key moments.

Russell Westbrook helped James put up a solid fight against the Kings with 19 points, five assists and seven rebounds. During the fourth quarter with about five minutes to spare, a determined Westbrook tied the score at 103-103 as he broke through a wall of Sacramento players at the basket.

With Sacramento holding unto the lead by a thread, James was fouled and made his way to the free throw line. The Kings lead 108-107 when James stepped up to the free throw line. The energy of fans in the arena picked up considerably. The volume of fans screaming “MVP” for James was nerve-wracking loud.

When asked about the amount of energy in the arena during the postgame interview session, James said he felt humbled by it.

“I’m just very appreciative that I’ve been in quite a few buildings in my career when I’ve heard MVP chants,” quipped James. “I think it’s very humbling...being able to put in the work and people appreciate what you bring to the table by the way you approach the game...I’m always trying to be as great as I can be every single night.”

Aside from the Lakers determined efforts, the Kings made it out on top in the end when a clear path foul was called against the Lakers. Sacramento officially closed the nerve-racking gap with free throws to seal the game.

Despite the tough loss, Ham, in his postgame interview, is staying positive and has hopes the Lakers will play up to their capabilities.

“I still feel wholeheartedly that at some point we are going to break all the way through,” Ham said.

Photos by Dennis J. Freeman

SENIOR LIFESTYLE

By Marian Wright Edelman FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT EMERITA | CHILDRENSDEFENSE.ORG

Harvard University recently announced exciting news: Dr. Claudine Gay, who is currently the dean of Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, was introduced as the University’s 30th president-elect.

Dr. Gay earned an undergraduate degree in economics from Stanford University, where she was awarded the prize for best undergraduate thesis, and a Ph.D. in Government from Harvard, where she won the prize for the best dissertation in political science.

She then served as a tenured faculty member at Stanford before returning to Harvard and becoming dean of Social Sciences and then of the full Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Now Dr. Gay, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, will be the first African American and first person of color to be Harvard University’s president.

Dr. Gay joins an ever-growing list of illustrious Black women at the top of American colleges and universities. Some of the early trailblazers include the incomparable Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, who founded and led Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls and later merged her school into what is now Bethune-Cookman University, and pioneering scholar, writer, and activist Dr. Anna Julia Cooper, who served as president of Frelinghuysen University.

Decades later historian and legal scholar Dr. Mary Frances Berry became the first Black woman to head a major research university as chancellor of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. Gay’s current peers include Dr. Ruth Simmons, outgoing president of Prairie View A&M University, who also served as president of Smith College before becoming the first Black president of an Ivy League institution at Brown University.

My own alma mater, Spelman College, has had five Black women leaders in a row since 1987, beginning with Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and extending through Dr. Helene D. Gayle, a pediatrician and public health physician who became president of Spelman last year after

serving as president and CEO of the Chicago Community Trust and the international humanitarian organization CARE and spending 20 years with the Centers for Disease Control and leading the Gates Foundation’s programs on HIV/AIDS and other global health issues.

Dr. Gay will also have new peers in Dr. Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, who has just been named as the first woman president-elect of Columbia University, and Dr. Sian Leah Beilock, the first woman president-elect of Dartmouth College, when all three begin their administrations later this year, joining women presidents already serving at Brown University, Cornell University, and the University of Pennsylvania within the Ivy League. Each of these leaders sets an important example for the students at her own school and beyond.

When Dr. Gay spoke after being introduced as Harvard’s next president, she paid tribute to the example set for her by her parents: “They came to the U.S. with very little and put themselves through college while raising our family. My mom became a registered nurse and my dad a civil engineer, and it was the City College of New York that made those careers possible. … My parents believed that education opens every door.”

Now she is committed to opening those doors for others. Dr. Gay will take over at a time when Harvard and other peer universities are grappling with their responsibilities for their institutions’ histories, including the ways in which they profited from the slave trade and enslaved people’s labor, and with the path forward for continuing to welcome diverse student bodies and scholarship as academia moves into the increasingly diverse future with affirmative action and certain modes of critical thinking under attack. It is a pivotal moment in higher education, and I join many others who will be cheering her on.

You can’t be what you can’t see – and I know many young people will now see themselves in President Gay and be inspired to set new goals of their own. Harvard University photo by Marco Carrasco

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Asian male.

After fleeing the scene of the shooting in Monterey Park, Tan was later located in Torrance where he eventually took his own life from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

“I am shocked and heartsick over the news of the mass shooting in Monterey Park at that community’s Lunar New Year celebration and my prayers are with the victims and their families,” Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn said in a released statement.

Tran allegedly used an assault pistol in the killings, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, who has held multiple press conferences with the media since the deadly rampage. All the victims that have been pronounced dead are 50 and over. The shooting took place at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in the heavily populated Asian American community.

U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu, who represents Monterey Park in her 28th District was left bewildered and shocked by the stunning act of violence. Chu appeared at the press conference in which Luna announced that the alleged suspect (Tran) took his own life.

“I still have questions in my mind, which is what was the motive of the shooter? Did he have mental illness? Was he a domestic violence abuser? How did he get these guns and was it through legal means or not? Well, those questions have to be answered in the future.” Chu remarked. “What I want to say to the community is feel safe. You are no longer in danger because this shooter is gone.”

Luna talked about how it all the events unfolded as law enforcement closed in on Tran.

“The suspect sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene,” Luna said. “Investigators conducted a search of the vehicle and determined that the male inside the van was the mask shooting suspect. During the search, several pieces of evidence were found inside the van, linking the suspect to both locations in Monterey Park and Alhambra.”

Luna continued, “In addition, a handgun was discovered inside the van. The suspect has been identified as Huu Can Tran. He is a 72, male Asian. I can confirm that there are no outstanding suspects from the mass shooting incident that occurred in the city of Monterey Park.”

Tan may be gone, but the avenue of mass shootings continues. The state of California has had a mass shooting in three straight days.

After Monterey Park, two more mass shootings in Northern California have taken place.

Washington Prep’s Zyier Beverly playing at the next level

(NEWS4USONLINE)—Zyier Beverly arrived on the campus of Washington high School with very little experience playing organized basketball. He played the game, but football was his first love. Now in his third year of playing ball at the high school level, Beverly has accepted a basketball scholarship to attend Tennessee State University.

For Beverly, having the opportunity to attend college has been a long time coming. Being handed a scholarship is even more special. Beverly’s mother, Shikema West, set about her son’s pathway to college by grooming him on the football field early in his young life. West sent Beverly to the football field because he had a “lot of energy” as a little kid which ultimately led him to fighting.

“I had to find somewhere for him to run off the negative energy,” West remarked.

Football didn’t equate with what Beverly wanted to do. However, West’s decision to find sports as an outlet for her son has proven to be brilliant. A single mother at age 15, West looked to her own mother and sisters for major support.

The group proved that indeed it takes a village to raise up a child and denounced the notion that good boys can’t be guided with proper life instructions. Beverly is at the top of the food chain in his family who may be considered to have college potential.

Beverly has another brother who is considered in basketball circles to be even better than he is.

That’s a prime example of the fruit not falling too far from the tree. West, however, want Beverly to set a good example for his four siblings (three brothers and one sister). Like many kids his age who play basketball, Beverly has an eye towards the NBA as a ticket to support his future. However, he understands the effort and commitment it takes to achieve such long-term goal. That starts with getting an education.

According to Beverly, it’s school first and everything else will follow. Hitting the books is priority No. 1.

“School,” Beverly says, “plays a major role in all his decisions over the course of the next four years.”

Beverly said he aims to be a role model to his peers in his community and Washington High School. In the meantime, it’s time to ball. As a basketball team, the Washington High School Prep has seen its season go up and down. To date, the biggest win the Generals have recorded this season is without question is a 82-81 upset win against Coliseum League rival and prep basketball power Crenshaw in early January.

The Cougars walked into the Generals gymnasium as the best team in the city and came away with a stingy defeat on their hands. Beverly credits his teammates and coaches for the win.

“We just played up,” Beverly said.

Beverly went on to add that he feels like the Generals can be really good if they “play and stay together” throughout the season.

Beverly’s coach, Jovonte King he feels like his star’s potential doesn’t match his effort.

“The kid is as athletic as they come but on the next level everybody is athletic,” King said. “Zyier’s mental toughness has to emerge at some point.”

King has been at Washington for six years . He has seen players dream big but lose ground because of effort. They want to be great, but they won’t put in the work daily to get there,” King said.

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erything I can to help move the city of Compton’s business forward,” she said.

McDaniel will now be responsible for overseeing all as-

pects of the city clerk’s office, including record keeping, agenda preparation, election oversight and public information dissemination.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SARAH RUTH RICHARDSON KING

Case No. 22STPB09873

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SARAH RUTH RICHARDSON KING

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Barbara Bush and Felecia Pearson in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Barbara Bush and Felecia Pearson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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 on Feb. 20, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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 the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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 Re-

quest 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:

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROLYN ROBERTS CASE NO. 22STPB12530

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CAROLYN ROBERTS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JAMES ROBERTS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JAMES ROBERTS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (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: 02/02/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

MARSHAL A. OLDMAN, ESQ. - SBN 72149

OLDMAN COOLEY SALLUS BIRNBERG COLEMAN & GOLD, L.L.P.

16133 VENTURA BLVD., PENTHOUSE

ENCINO CA 91436

1/11, 1/18, 1/25/23

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NOTICE OF ANCILLARY PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALFRED RAY DENNIS, SR. CASE NO. 23STPB00009

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ALFRED RAY DENNIS, SR.

AN ANCILLARY PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALFRED R. DENNIS JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE ANCILLARY PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALFRED R. DENNIS JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of

the decedent.

THE ANCILLARY 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: 02/07/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

ANDREA G. VAN LEESTENSBN 152628

VAN LEESTEN LAW CORP 6101 W. CENTINELA AVENUE, SUITE 392 CULVER CITY CA 90230

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000009457227 Title Order No.: 220189043 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/05/2007. 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.BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/15/2007 as Instrument No. 20072346611 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CYNTHIA GREER, A SINGLE WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).

DATE OF SALE: 02/17/2023

TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1323 WEST 132ND STREET, COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90222-1930 APN#: 6146-009-004 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other commondesignation, 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 $157,725.58. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust here-

tofore 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. NOTICE

TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.

COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000009457227. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able

to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000009457227 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/06/2023 A-4770453 01/11/2023, 01/18/2023, 01/25/202

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000009564832 Title Order No.: 220440869 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/30/2006. 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.BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust

Recorded on 12/07/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2718545 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY:

VENUS WASHINGTON, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other

of

California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).

DATE OF SALE: 02/15/2023

TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 514 WEST PLUM STREET, COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90222 APN#: 6153-013-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other commondesignation, 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 $331,702.83. 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. NOTICE

authorized by

TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the

California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP. COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000009564832. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000009564832 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/06/2023 A-4770451 01/11/2023, 01/18/2023, 01/25/2023

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000009569252 Title Order No.: 220450289 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/16/2007. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/24/2007 as Instrument No. 20071984787 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ESPERANZA G CHAVEZ, A MARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).

DATE OF SALE: 02/15/2023

TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2290 COGSWELL RD, EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA 91732-3852 APN#: 8107-006-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other commondesignation, 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 $275,741.52. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP. COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000009569252. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM using the

file number assigned to this case 00000009569252 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

ANGELES, CA 90012

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

BARRETT

DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/10/2023 A-4770535 01/11/2023, 01/18/2023, 01/25/2023

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ZELDA SPARKS CASE NO. 23STPB00170

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ZELDA SPARKS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SAMMY P. DARLING in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SAMMY P. DARLING be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (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:

within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

GARY A. FARWELL, ESQUIRE - SBN 154935,

LAW OFFICE OF GARY A. FARWELL

6060 W. MANCHESTER AVENUE, SUITE 307

LOS ANGELES CA 90045

1/18, 1/25, 2/1/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MERCED MARQUEZ aka JOSE MERCED MARQUEZ CAMPOS

Case No. 23STPB00188

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MERCED MARQUEZ aka JOSE MERCED MARQUEZ CAMPOS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Graciela Zer-

meno in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Graciela Zermeno 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 on Feb. 16, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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 the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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:

MICHAEL S DAMSKY ESQ

SBN 102652

GUAGENTI & DAMSKY

2615 190TH ST

STE 105

REDONDO BEACH CA 90278

CN993382 MARQUEZ Jan 18,25, Feb 1, 2023

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No. 21-20546-SPCA Title No. 210556887-CAVOI A.P.N. 7302-014-012 ATTENTION

RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/14/2006. 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(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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 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 of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, 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: Rosa E. Cruz and Manuel Cruz, wife and husband, as joint tenants Duly

Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation

Recorded 09/27/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2146183 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 03/03/2023

at 11:00 AM Place of Sale:

By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $611,609.04 Street

Address or other common designation of real property: 16307 South Bradfield, Compton, CA 90221 A.P.N.: 7302-014-012

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. 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. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE

TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 21-20546-SPCA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that

occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the

scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 21-20546-SPCA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended.

Date: 01/13/2023 National Default

Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales

Line ; Sales Website: www. ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4771187 01/18/2023, 01/25/2023, 02/01/2023

SchId:88850 AdId:29788 CustId:64

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE SMITH

Case No. 23STPB00194

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT LEE SMITH.

nia, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KARON ROCHELLE WILSON 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 on 2/14/2023 at 8:30am in Department 74 located at 111 North Hill Street. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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 the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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.

Karon Rochelle Wilson

260 W. Scott Street

Rialto CA 92376

Phone: 310-721-2889

SchId:88853 AdId:29789 CustId:2113

Community Development Department - Housing Division.

NOTICE OF 2023 PHA PLAN

PUBLIC HEARING

The Housing Authority of the City of Compton will conduct a public hearing for the 2023Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan on Tuesday, March 14, 2023at 5:50p.m. The hearing will be held at the COUNCIL CHAMBERS at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.

THE PURPOSE OF THE HEARING is to provide citizens, public agencies and other interested parties an opportunity to provide to the Local Housing Authority of the City of Compton input on the Annual Public Housing Authority (PHA) Plan.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions related to the Annual Plan.

Any persons or organizations desiring to comment on proposed changes for the 2023PHA Annual Plan may file a written comment no later than Thursday, March 09, 2023at5:00 p.m. with the City Clerk’s office located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.

The PHA Plan will be available for review between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday at: Compton Local Housing Authority

700 North Bullis Road Compton, CA 90221

City Clerk Office 205 South Willowbrook Avenue

Compton, CA 90220

HEARING DATE: Tuesday, March 14,2023 5:50p.m.

LOCATION:

Council Chambers 205 South Willowbrook Avenue

Compton, CA 90220

SchId:88891 AdId:29803 CustId:70

BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

(UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. 002905-CK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names of the Seller/Licensee are: SAJAN ENTERPRISE, 1333 S LONG BEACH BLVD, COMPTON, CA 90221

The business is known as: SHAWNS LIQUOR

The names of the Buyer/Transferee are: BK & AGS, INC., 7430 KENSINGTON DR., BUENA PARK, CA 90621

As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/ Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE

The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE WITH ABC LICENSE together with the following described alcoholic beverage license(s): 21-570224 and are located at: 1333 S LONG BEACH BLVD, COMPTON, CA 90221

The kind of license to be transferred is: OFF SALE GENERAL now issued for the premises located at: 1333 S LONG BEACH BLVD, COMPTON, CA 90221

The anticipated date of sale/ transfer is: FEBRUARY 21, 2023 at the office of: HANA ESCROW, 3580 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1170, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: JANUARY 12, 2023

SAJAN ENTERPRISE, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Seller/Licensee(s)

BK & AGS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer/ Transferee

ORD-1414220 COMPTON BULLETIN 1/25/23

SchId:88928 AdId:29817 CustId:628

‘Missing’ is a moving, taunt thriller

By Bob Garver

It never found enough of an audience to warrant a review from me, but I really liked “Searching” back in 2018. I would have given it a grade of B, maybe an A- if I was willing to look past some outstanding questions.

The taut mystery-thriller followed a father’s search for his missing daughter, with footage consisting entirely of whatever was showing on the father’s computer screen - everything from photos and simple webpages to complex chats and video calls.

The performances were heartfelt, the story took some interesting twists and turns, the eventual villain was smart and believable, and the ending made sense.

Now comes sequel-of-sorts “Missing,” another disappearance mystery featuring the same screen-based style. The performances are once again heartfelt and the story takes some interesting twists and turns, and… that’s about the extent of my compliments.

June (Storm Reid) is a teenager whose mother Grace (Nia Long) goes on vacation for a week. She’s not thrilled that her mom is going on an extended trip to Columbia with her lame new boyfriend Kevin (Ken Leung), but whatever, party time! But once the party’s over and June goes to pick her mother up at the airport, things go awry.

Neither Grace nor Kevin steps off the flight. Unable to reach either of them by any means, June soon files a missing persons report, but is frustrated by the FBI’s slow progress. She decides to track down her mother herself from her home in Los Angeles.

June has the advantages of being smart and computer-savvy, but she’s at a disadvantage because she doesn’t speak Spanish and can’t be physically present in Columbia. She hires local errand-runner Javi (Joaqium de Almeida) to do some investigating.

He can’t get security footage from the hotel, but he does find out that

Kevin bought a padlock from a local hardware store. What was Kevin doing buying a padlock? Is this relative stranger in any way trustworthy? Will June ever see her mother alive again? There are many, many steps between answering the first question and the last.

For a while, “Missing” is just as compelling as “Searching.” The performances from Reid and de Almeida are just as urgent and desperate as the ones from John Cho and Debra Messing in the first film. The story takes a similarly twisty path, though it rarely swerves into the unbelievable until the final act. And then, in a single dramatic reveal around the 90% mark, the movie falls apart.

Obviously, I want to avoid spoilers, but I will say that there is a villain in play, and this villain is just awful. It’s a terrible performance that doesn’t match the tone of the rest of the movie, and at no point did I believe that this character was smart enough to mastermind the plan that they had apparently been pulling off perfectly until that point.

“Missing” is yet another promising recent thriller that can’t quite stick the landing. I also wasn’t crazy about M3GAN turning into a bland killing machine or “The Menu” not taking more time to play with its “food” (by which I mean victims).

I don’t want to take away from what this movie does right, which is a lot, but the viewing experience just plummets in the span of one clumsy shot. I still recommend the movie overall, as I’ve recommended plenty of mystery movies with great characters and setups that don’t always pay off with pleasing logic.

Heck, I’ve counted 1985’s “Clue” among my all-time favorite movies, and that one has three disheartening endings. As for this movie, try to catch it soon, or you’ll be “Missing” out on a pretty good time.

Grade: B-

“Missing” is rated PG-13 for some strong violence, language, teen drinking, and thematic material. Its running time is 111 minutes.

Courtesy photo