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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022

LA Dodgers Foundation host STEM career panel

LADF wrapped up the 2022 College & Career Accelerator Series with over 700 youth attending throughout the year

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OS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) hosted its final 2022 STEM career panel at Dodger Stadium on Dec. 7. Sponsored by Bank of America and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the experience was part of LADF’s College & Career Accelerator (CCA), an initiative designed to introduce high school students in underserved communities to college and career op-

Students observe what is being said at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation’s STEM panel discussion at Dodger Stadium. Photo Credit: Los Angeles Dodgers/Josh Barber

portunities through panels, seminars, workshops, and college tours.

“So many of the young adults we serve lack knowledge of and access to careers in STEM fields,” said Nichol Whiteman, CEO of LADF. “With our College & Career Accelerator series, we are addressing inequities in education by exposing youth to opportunities to succeed beyond high school. This year alone, we awarded $340,000 in grants to nonprofits that provide college and career education and accessibility and launched our first-ever LADF scholarship through a $1 million investment to support 10 scholars annually with four-year support.”

In 2022, over 700 youth attended workshops and tours across Los Angeles as part of the CCA initiative. During these sessions, advisors covered a variety of topics including college readiness, financial aid, the importance of extracurricular activities, and how to select a college major.

The STEM Career panel introduced both the youth served by LADF grantees and participants in the Dodgers Dreamteam to various career opportunities and gave them the knowledge and tools to pursue a career in STEM. Panelists included Bank of America and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power representatives. The panel concluded with a Q&A from panel moderator and LADF COO Chaitali Gala Mehta. n Dodgers/STEM, see page 8

Karen Bass basks in the glory of being the new LA mayor

KBLA 1580 and its founder Tavis Smiley held a homecoming event of sorts for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event, held in Leimert Park in South Los Angeles, was to pay homage to Bass’ longtime roots in the community, first as the founder of the Community Coalition and later as a U.S. Congresswoman (D-37). Bass became the first woman elected to be mayor of Los Angeles and was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris the next day in downtown Los Angeles. Bass is the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles and is the second African American (Tom Bradley was the first) in the city’s history to take that position. Bass also becomes the first Black woman to hold that title.

Photo by Dennis J. Freeman

Compton celebrates Christmas with annual parade

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n Dec. 10, the City of Compton hosted its 67th Annual Christmas Parade entitled “A Miracle on Compton Boulevard.” Thousands of the community lined the streets of the parade route from Compton Blvd and Bullis Road all the way through the end of the route at Alameda St. This was the city’s first Christmas parade since the start of the pandemic and several community organizations participated to celebrate the holiday season in the City of Compton. The parade’s grand marshal for this year was U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Former NFL star and Super Bowl Champion Jeron Johnson.

Congresswoman Waters has served the area of South Los Angeles for over 30 years as a leader in the U.S. House of Representatives and due to redistricting will now serve the City of Compton in the 43rd Congressional District. Johnson, a Compton native, played seven years in the NFL including a Super Bowl win with the Seattle Seahawks.

The parade featured bands from all three high schools in Compton: Centennial High School, Dominguez High School, and Compton High School. The judges of the parade were from the Southern California Band and Orchestra Association. The Compton City Council were a part of the parade as Sen. Steven Bradford and the Compton College Board of Trustees.

Several drill teams, drum squads, cheer teams, and community organizations such as Children Striving Together, Divas of Compton, and Pizza Studio all participated in the parade.

USC quarterback Caleb Williams wins the 88th Heisman Memorial Trophy USC quarterback Caleb Williams (13) passed for 4,075 yards and 47 touchdowns for the Trojans this season.

Williams also rushed for another 372 yards and 10 touchdowns on his way to capturing the Heisman Trophy as the best player in college football. Photo by Melinda Meijer for News4usonline

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EW YORK--USC quarterback Caleb Williams had quite a year. After leading the Trojans to a 11-2 record during the college football regular season, Williams was announced as the recipient of the 88th Heisman Memorial Trophy on Saturday (Dec. 10). He is USC’s seventh official winner of college football’s most prestigious award.

Williams joins an impressive fraternity of Trojan greats who have earned his award before him: Mike Garrett (1965), O.J. Simpson (1968), Charles White (1979), Marcus Allen (1981), Carson Palmer (2002), Matt Leinart (2004) and Reggie Bush (2005, later vacated).

Williams tallied 544 first place votes, 10th highest all-time, and 2,031 total points. He surpassed quarterback Max Duggan of Texas Christian (1,420 points), quarterback C.J. Stroud of Ohio State (539 points) and quarterback Stetson Bennett of Georgia (349 points).

Williams has been instrumental in successfully turning around a program that went 4-8 in the 2021 season to a 11-2 team in 2022. The 7-victory increase from last season matches the biggest one-season turnaround in USC history. The other 7-game improvement was when the 1962 National Champion Trojans won 11 games after winning only 4 in the 1961 season.

Through 13 games, Williams has dazzled the nation with his elusive moves, his powerful arm and his thrilling runs. He has 47 TDs and 4 INTs. He is 296-for-448 (.661) for 4,075 n Heisman, see page 7

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Dodgers all-star Mookie Betts honored by Brotherhood Crusade Annual gala returns after two-year hiatus

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Betts was honored with the Pioneer of African American Achievement Award by the Brotherhood Crusade on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the organization’s 54th Annual Award Gala. The event was celebrated at the Beverly Hilton Hotel after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The African American Achievement Award is a prestigious recognition presented to individuals that have made significant contributions in their industry and made an impact in the community by improving the quality of life for youth and families through education, advocacy and community building.

“I am humbled and blessed to receive the Brotherhood Crusade 2022 African American Achievement Award,” said Betts. “It is an honor to be recognized by an organization that understands the importance of meeting the needs of our community directly, and I

look forward to continuing our partnership to improve the lives of youth and communities of color.”

The commitment of Mookie Betts’ his foundation Acts Inspired by Mookie (AIM) to assist communities facing economic hardship and food insecurity made honoring him an easy decision for President and CEO of Brotherhood Crusade, Charisse Bremond-Weaver.

“The Brotherhood Crusade selected Mookie Betts because he embodies our organization’s values and believes in taking action to improve the quality of life for those in the community,” said Bremond-Weaver. “Mookie Betts is an exceptional athlete, husband and father, and has given back unconditionally to help those less fortunate overcome barriers that systemically hinder the progress of our community. Today, Brotherhood Crusade continues to do the same.”

The gala featured entertainment by three-

time GRAMMY® award-winning R&B hitmaker, NE-YO, and speeches from elected officials Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell. Over one million dollars was raised to continue support and grow the many programs and services that Brotherhood Crusade provides for the youth of South Los Angeles.

“I’m not sure where I would be without the support of the Brotherhood Crusade,” said Dante Reese, a Brotherhood Crusade program participant. “The mentoring and guidance I’ve received from the youth development programs has helped equip me with the skills and confidence I need to succeed in school and life.”

Brotherhood Crusade acknowledges and thanks all the partners that made the 2022 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner a success. To learn more about Brotherhood Crusade, visit brotherhoodcrusade.org.

From left to right: Brianna and Mookie Betts.

Sheriff’s deputy charged with on-duty assault in Compton

From left to right: Charisse Bremond-Weaver, president and CEO of Brotherhood Crusade stands with Mookie Betts, Brianna Betts, and Nichol Whiteman, CEO of Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. Photos by Leroy Hamilton

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Deputy Hiraudi Lopez-Romero has been charged with unlawfully using a Taser stun gun on someone who had been detained for shoplifting in Compton two years ago.

“Those who are sworn to protect our communities are required to make ethical decisions within the confines of the law,” District Attorney Gascón said. “But when they resort to using unreasonable and excessive force to exact revenge rather than in self-defense, their actions break the law that they are supposed to uphold. My office will hold them accountable for their actions.”

Lopez-Romero (dob 12/4/92) was charged in case BA510923 with one felony count of assault under color of authority. She is scheduled to be arraigned January 31 in Department 30 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

The case was filed for warrant yesterday.

On December 14, 2020, Lopez-Romero responded to a possible shoplifting call near the Blue Line train station in Compton. A man was detained and when he allegedly resisted going into a deputy’s car, he was pepper-sprayed.

The man, who was handcuffed, was kicking inside the vehicle as he was being transported to a hospital to be treated, decontaminated and cleared for booking. While en route to the hospital, he shattered one of the windows with his feet.

The defendant is accused of stopping and exiting the vehicle, and then using a Taser on the handcuffed man while he was detained in the back seat of the vehicle. The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department’s Internal Criminal Investigations Bureau.

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Black youths fight Covid-19 digital divide

By Dennis J Freeman

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os Angeles County Internal Services (ISD) Director Selwyn Hollins always knew a technology gap existed. His thoughts bore into fruition when George Floyd died at the hands (knee) of former Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020.

Floyd’s videotaped murder set off massive protests here in the United States and around the world. The publicity around the killing of Floyd would galvanize the Black Lives Matter movement and force many long-ignored racial inequities to be addressed.

One area of those inequities is technology. Hollins saw this need when the Covid-19 pandemic hit and wanted to do something about it. The Floyd murder seemed to put more glare on this discrepancy.

Hollins came up with a plan and submitted a proposal to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to see if they would bite.

Not only did they bite, but the board of supervisors also passed a bill to address the discrepancies in the county when it comes to computer literacy and households having access to the Internet.

“There were issues we knew but it just got exacerbated,” Hollins said.

“And then to be honest with you, the George Floyd incident occurred and there was an even bigger push to…. there were a lot of demonstrations, there was a lot of things being written, a lot of voices. I just felt there was a need to put something into action.”

Having internet access is almost a mandate in order to live and maneuver during this age of technology. And yet 13 percent of the people who live in Los Angeles County do not have access to an internet broadband connection, according to a U.S. Census report.

Even more startling is the fact that there are individuals or households existing without having a computer in the home. As of the last count from the U.S. Census, seven percent of the county’s more than 10 million residents live without a computer.

“In LA County, we know that there are generations that have not had a computer or had access to the internet,” Hollins said in a 2021 interview. “Even if we got one person in that household, our efforts and our intent is to get everyone in that household aboard, not just the one person.

“So what you will find is that programs today support K-12, but the parents, the older siblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles in those same households, may not have the access and the opportunities the K-12 student is getting,” Hollins added.

Delete the Divide, a program that Hollins and his ISD team lead, is a

game-changer in addressing the technology disenfranchisement that many have experienced.

“Technology is everything that you touch and see,” remarked Hollins. “Technology is in everything. So there’s probably something that is for each individual that they may or may not see. That’s another thing that we’re trying to expose them to; it’s more than just taking a course. It’s working with these companies, working with them, bringing them into the communities. It’s a very comprehensive approach that we’re taking to really fill those gaps.”

Filling those gaps means introducing and helping young people earn program certificates from Google and Facebook. Through Delete the Divide,

Thomas continued, “So if you really want to do something with National Geographic, the animals you want to help preserve and to protect…if you’re on that technology thing, you can do so for a whole species of animals through tracking and migration tracking.”

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis sees the Delete the Divide initiative as a way to equip those left behind in this space.

In a statement released in the spring of 2021, Solis, the county’s First District representative, said it’s time for everyone to get on board the technology train.

“The world is increasingly moving online,” Solis said. “Much of our news and information, opportunities and resources, are accessible online, and yet, so many of our residents and small businesses do not have access – especially those in Black and Latinx communities.”

“The Delete The Divide initiative pulls all of the county’s services, and those of our partners, to provide a centralized resource for free opportunities in technology,” added Solis. “I hope all of our residents take advantage of these benefits and engage in exciting opportunities.”

Going dark is no longer an option for residents living within the borders of Los Angeles County. At least that is the intent of the board of supervisors and ISD. Taking a lead from its ISD unit, Solis and the rest of the county board of supervisors took up and adopted a motion to try to do something about communities that are continuing to go through a minefield of darkness when it comes to having access to the internet and computer technology.

The numbers speak for themselves initially in this regard. According to the Delete the Divide website, there are still at least as many as 365,000 households in the county that do not have internet service. Surprisingly, at least 182,000 households do not have a home computer.

Even with more than 10 million living in Los Angeles County, those numbers are quite staggering. Those hardest hit by the divide are also individuals or households struggling on the socio-economic level.

Statistics show that 13 percent of the population in the county lives in poverty. That number coincides with the number of people who do not have any type of internet or broadband connection, according to the U.S. Census. The UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge released a study in the fall of 2020 that highlighted the disparity. According to the report, 36 percent of African Americans have limited computer or internet services. Only time will tell when and if the digital divide can be narrowed.

The one positive is that a younger n Digital Divide, see page 4

Having internet access is almost a mandate in order to live and maneuver during this age of technology.

Google is offering certificates in data analytics, IT support, project management, and UX Design.

Facebook has come on board by offering a program in social media marketing. The separation of those who are afforded the luxury of living with broadband or internet connection teeters along economic and racial lines.

According to a 2021 Pew Research Center survey, women (36 percent) and parents with lower income (36 percent) had a much harder time helping their children with tech and online learning. Individuals living in rural America (39 percent) also had a difficult time. Furthering this digital divide is the fact that 34 percent of the people surveyed making $30,00 or less had trouble paying for their high-speed internet, according to another study done by the Pew Research Center.

The programs offered by Google and Facebook are a welcomed remedy to the tech disparity. Earning these certificates comes at no cost to participants. The goal of Delete the Divide is to reach 1,000 young people and adults or more to help bridge this disparity. What Hollins and ISD team members Jamel Thomas, Christine Juarez, and Felicia Divinity want to do is make working in technology a relatable experience.

For instance, if working with animals floats your boat, an individual can apply what they’ve learned in the Google and Facebook programs and go to work for a company like National Geographic, Thomas said.

“I watch National Geographic and a lot of times they’re out there capturing animals and they’re putting tracking devices on them,” Thomas said.

“But that tracking device is connected to technology. It sends back data. It’s in the databases that then has to be analyzed.”

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NEWS

LUSD Safety Task Force Committee gets recognition

Lynwood Unified Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Gregory Fromm receives the Golden Bell award on behalf of the School Safety Task Force Committee at the CSBA reception on Dec. 1. Courtesy photo

The district receives the coveted Golden Bell Award LYNWOOD—Lynwood Unified School District’s School Safety Task Force Committee has been selected as one of just 52 recipients of California’s leading educational honor, the Golden Bell Award.

The Golden Bell Awards are presented by the California School Boards Association (CSBA) to promote excellence in public education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices. According to CSBA, the awards reflect the depth and breadth of education programs and governance

decisions supporting these programs that are necessary to address students’ changing needs.

The School Safety Task Force Committee received its award at a reception and ceremony on Dec. 1, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. The awards ceremony was part of CSBA’s Annual Education Conference and Trade Show held from Dec. 1-3 in San Diego.

The committee was presented with the award for effectively preventing or reducing violence on campuses and promoting a safe and positive school climate, as well as teaching students to re-

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

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23. Drench 24. What a willow did?

25. Famous song by The Jackson 5 28. Cone-shaped quarters 30. *Snow mover 35. A bit of water 37. Pakistani language 39. Measured in knots 40. Tatted fabric 41. *”A Visit from St. Nicholas” poet 43. Tropical edible root 44. Paintings in Orthodox church 46. Not swim or swum 47. Frozen puddle accident 48. Small skullcap 50. Dresden’s river 52. Captain’s turf 53. Drop of sorrow 55. “Slippery” tree 57. *Frozen spike 60. *Three-horse sleigh ride 63. Words to live by 64. Caviar alternative 66. On D’Artagnan’s hat 68. Group of wives 69. Boiling emotion 70. Furnish with a fund 71. Travelers’ stops 72. Poetic “even” 73. Buy second-hand

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2. Artist Chagall’s first name 3. Poet Pound’s first name 4. Draws close 5. Fungus damage (2 words) 6. Shake’s cousin?

7. *____ fishing 8. Two, in cards 9. Station finder button 10. Not final 11. Curved molding 12. Kind of nurse 15. Bouillons 20. Laudanum ingredient 22. Saturn’s wife 24. As opposed to widow 25. Impromptu 26. Emergency pedal 27. *Hot treat 29. Major-leaguers 31. Prefers 32. Butcher shop offering, pl.

33. Ghostlike 34. Parkinson’s drug 36. Philadelphia’s Ivy League member 38. Russian mountain chain 42. *Fireplace glob 45. TV offering 49. Reef fish 51. Kind of bride 54. Eagle’s home 56. Hundred Acre Wood creator 57. A Flock of Seagulls’ 1982 hit (2 words) 58. European Council for Nuclear Research, acr.

59. Bad day for Caesar 60. Not quite an adult 61. Spiral-horned African antelope 62. Singer-songwriter Tori 63. Tai’s partner 65. Miner’s bounty 67. Female sheep

solve conflicts.

“We are honored to have been recognized for this significant achievement,” Superintendent Dr. Gudiel Crosthwaite said. “The well-being of our students is our top priority, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. By continuing to meet these needs, we increase their likelihood of success. I’m extremely proud of our School Safety Task Force Committee for doing an incredible job at protecting our students so they can learn in a positive and safe environment.”

To select this year’s winner, a judging panel

composed of experts from school districts and county offices of education across the state reviewed entries and made recommendations, with on-site validators assessing programs in action.

According to CSBA, this year’s winners successfully addressed student needs in areas of equity and access, school climate and safety, technology, and wellness. “Lynwood takes pride in providing the safest schools to learn in and work at,” Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Gregory Fromm said. “Our work is not done, it is only the beginning.”

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and technology-savvy generation may be able to shrink that gap considerably.

Juarez sees the division losing fast. That’s because younger people are thriving in this environment.

“I think just with Gen Z in general, I think technology… it encompasses everything that we touch, [what] we do, we see, especially with social media,” Jaurez said. “I think, especially Gen Z or younger generations, we have babies that know how to use a cell phone by six months or younger. I think that it’s extremely important. I feel like people don’t know life without technology, especially our younger generations.”

This article appeared originally on the website News4usonline and is part of a fourpart series on the impact that Covid-19 has had on Black youths and students of color.

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Palm Springs Black and Mexican families looks for reparations

Areva Martin, attorney for the Section 14 Group, speaks during a press conference in Los Angeles, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2022. PHOTO CREDIT: TAYA GRAY/THE DESERT SUN

What those with asthma or COPD need to know about whooping cough STATEPOINT—Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an extremely contagious bacterial infection that can lead to severe, sometimes life-threatening health problems, such as exacerbation of chronic medical conditions -- including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

It’s important to learn about your pertussis risk and how to get vaccinated to stay healthy and safe. Here’s what to know: What are the symptoms of pertussis? Pertussis usually begins with cold-like symptoms. It’s not until the disease progresses in severity that it can differentiate itself from other respiratory illnesses. After a week or two, a harsh repetitive cough may develop, sometimes accompanied by a “whooping” sound that happens when all the air is gone from your lungs and you inhale as you cough. These coughing spells, which can be so intense they can even break ribs, will often result in loss of bladder control, vomiting and exhaustion, light-headedness and headaches. The lips and areas around the lips may even turn blue due to lack of oxygen.

When should I see a doctor? Treatment for pertussis is easily available and highly encouraged. If started early, it can help reduce the severity and duration of illness and reduce the risk of complications. Once a diagnosis is made or suspected exposure has been determined, you should start on antibiotics immediately.

Who is impacted? Pertussis is often thought of as a childhood disease, however it also impacts adults. Those with underlying lung disease need to be especially careful, as pertussis can worsen these diseases to the degree that patients may become hospitalized, even fighting for their lives.

How can I stay healthy? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to protect against pertussis is by getting vaccinated. Childhood immunization reduces the risk of catching pertussis and there’s a vaccine for adults as well. Unfortunately, only 30% of U.S. adults received a pertussis vaccine in the past 10 years, leaving many people vulnerable.

Tdap, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, is covered free-of-charge by most insurance plans. Recommended for people of all ages in the United States, it’s especially important for high-risk adults, such as those with asthma and COPD, and for older adults who will be in contact with babies less than 12 months old. Talk to your physician to find out if you are up to date on vaccination for pertussis.

What other prevention measures can I take? Like many other infectious illnesses, having good health habits can reduce your chances of becoming ill with pertussis. Properly wash your hands with soap and water often, especially if you come into contact with an individual with a respiratory infection.

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PALM SPRINGS—Tulsa and Rosewood are the places that rush to mind when people think of the recent brutal, forced displacement of people of color. What about Palm Springs, Calif.?

City officials and land developers, looking to capitalize on rising land values, colluded to forcibly remove hundreds of Black and Mexican families from a one-mile section of land known as Section 14.

Now, more than a half-century later, the City of Palm Springs, Calif., is hiring a economic consultant to help develop a reparations program to enhance the quality of life for those affected by this displacement Attorney Areva Martin, who represents the Section 14 families in a lawsuit against the city, says it is the first step in compensating victims who once called the neighborhood home.

“Under increasing pressure from claims by the Survivors of Section 14, the City of Palms Springs is currently requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide reparations program services,” added Martin.

The neighborhood is owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and was the primary residential area for people of color from 1930 to 1965. The forced eviction of Black and Mexican families began in late 1954 and continued through 1966.

According to a 2019 article in American Indian, the magazine of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, Palm Springs’ World War II military base and a burgeoning tourist industry attracted workers of color and low-income families who often encountered housing discrimination. “In response, individual Agua Caliente tribal members leased their lands on Section 14 to them, which provided these new residents homes and tribal members a source of income.”

But as Palm Springs’ popularity grew, so did the demand for developable land. City leaders could not acquire tribal owned land outright, so they manipulated building codes and zoning ordinances as a means to gain control of Section 14, telling tenants they must either bring their homes up to code or be evicted.

The displacement of Black and Mexican families began in late 1954 and continued through 1966.

During 1965 and 1966 alone, the city demolished and burned at least 235 buildings, according to American Indian magazine.

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COMPTON BULLETIN | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022

SENIOR

‘An epidemic of hate’

By Marian Wright Edelman

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT EMERITA CHILDRENSDEFENSE.ORG

“There is an epidemic of hate facing our country. We’re seeing a rapid rise in antisemitic rhetoric and acts. Let me be clear: Words matter. People are no longer saying the quiet parts out loud. They are literally screaming them.”

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hese are the opening remarks Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff gave at the start of the December 7 White House roundtable on combating antisemitism. Mr. Emhoff was joined

by Biden administration officials and leaders from more than a dozen Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), whose most recent data show the past year had the highest number of antisemitic incidents on record since the ADL began tracking them more than 40 years ago.

This has continued a sharp rise in harassment, vandalism, and violence against Jewish people, homes, schools, community centers, cemeteries, and synagogues and places of worship that began in 2016. Though the conference was planned well in advance, there was obvious symbolism to the fact that it took place just days after former President Trump welcomed Kanye West (Ye), who has very publicly espoused his antisemitic beliefs and admiration for Hitler, and white supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes to dinner at his Florida home.

As current White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice said during the roundtable, “There’s nothing more vicious than what we are seeing today out of the mouths of our leaders, our public figures, our celebrities, our elected officials.”

President Biden summed up his own views after that dinner this way: “I just want to make a few things clear: The Holocaust happened. Hitler was a demonic figure.

And instead of giving it a platform, our political leaders should be calling out and rejecting antisemitism wherever it hides. Silence is complicity.”

But far too many other leaders continue to show a willingness to condone and ignore this dangerous rise in antisemitism and the people who endorse it. Many of these leaders have shown the same readiness to condone, ignore, or even endorse anti-LGBTQ violence, attacks on Asian Americans, white supremacy, and domestic terrorism and hatred in other forms.

We are reminded again that these leaders and celebrities cannot be the role models we hold up for our nation’s children. Adults and parents must be determined to be the loudest voices in their children’s lives and to show by example that it is inexcusable to tolerate bigotry of any kind in order to fight this epidemic of hate.

In the letter I wrote to my three sons as they were approaching adulthood that became the center of the book The Measure of Our Success, I said: “If parents snicker at racial and gender jokes, another generation will pass on the poison adults still have not had the courage to snuff out . . . Don’t tell, laugh at, or in any way acquiesce to racial, ethnic, religious, or gender jokes or to any practices intended to demean rather than enhance another human being.

Walk away from them. Stare them down. Make them unacceptable in your homes, religious congregations, and clubs. Through daily moral consciousness counter the proliferating voices of racial and ethnic and religious division that are gaining respectability over the land.” Thirty years later this advice has become even more urgent.

We have seen again and again how swiftly condoning bigotry and hatred moves from jokes or name-calling to physical attacks and violence against entire communities. Some of the political leaders who practice this easy bigotry and hatred themselves then profess shock and sympathy when it is followed by violence, n Edelman, see page 9

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SPORTS Chargers get defensive against Dolphins

By Dennis J. Freeman

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NGLEWOOD (News4usonline)—The Miami Dolphins have the No. 2 passing attack in the NFL. They have one of the best wideouts in the league in Tyreek Hill. Tua Tagovailoa, the Dolphins emerging young quarterback, has been ballin’ all season long.

And so, Miami brought Hill, Tagovailoa and the rest of the Dolphins to SoFi Stadium for a Sunday Night Football showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.

That showdown flamed out for Tagovailoa and the Dolphins. Without the services of safety Derwin James Jr. and cornerback Bryce Callahan, the secondary of the Chargers played lights out for most of the game against the high-octane offense of Miami. In layman’s terms, the Chargers defense put the clamps on Tagovailoa and Hill.

Hill was limited to four catches and 81 yards, while Tagovailoa just could not get it going through the air with only 145 passing yards. The Chargers defense was responsible for Tagov-

Photo by Melinda Meijer for the Compton Bulletin

ailoa having a bad night, restricting the Miami quarterback to completing just 10 of his 28 pass attempts.

As a result of the struggles Miami had offensively, the Chargers came away with a much-needed 23-17 win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

“We leaned on each other, we swarmed to the ball. Everybody trusted each other. We came up with a really good gameplan. Everybody did their jobs, and we just flew to the ball,” Chargers linebacker Morgan Fox said after the game. “We played with great energy. Everybody kind of rallied around each other and kept playing every play.”

That energy started from the onset of the game when the Chargers forced a three-and-out on Miami and continued all the way through the end of the game. To show how dominant the Chargers defense played, Tagovailoa had completed 4 of the 19 passes he had attempted through the first three quarters of the game.

Tagovailoa passing totals up to that point was just 85 yards with 60 of those yards coming on a long touchdown to Hill down the Miami sideline in the third period. Alohi Gilman, who had a forced fumble in the game, a fluke of a play that by luck and a good bounce, fell into the hands of Hill, who ran the ball 56 yards for a score, said the biggest part of the defensive strategy was the unit’s ability to pressure on Tagovailoa and disguising coverages.

“I think our disguise plan was premium,” Gilman said. “Everyone played well on all levels. It’s definitely team defense. So, putting it all together made it hard for Tua to see certain coverages and whatnot.” n Chargers, see page 9

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1 by a Trojan QB the mostfrom in page a game yards. Williams has also rushed for 372 yards on which wereContinued 109 carries with 10 TDs. He has accounted for 47 since Sam Darnold scored twice on the ground in total touchdowns (both passing and running) in 13 2017 at Washington State.

In a nailbiter at Oregon State, Williams went games. He broke the previous school record of 41 16-of-36 for 180 yards and 1 TD. He also rushed

by Matt Barkley (2011) and Cody Kessler (2014).

Williams now has 4,447 total offensive yards for 27 yards on 9 carries as the Trojans won 17in 2022, which ranks first on USC’s single-season 14. Williams had an impressive performance going list (Sam Darnold previously held the record with 27-of-37 (.730) for 348 yards and 3 TDs to lead the 4,225 total yards in 2017). His 372 rushing yards Trojans to a 42-25 victory over Arizona State in the this season is also the most by a USC QB in the Coliseum. His 348 passing yards and 27 complelast 70 years since complete records were available. tions were single-game bests this season. He also The previous record was 342 by Jim Sears in 1952. rushed for 44 yards on 8 carries with 1 TD. This Williams leads USC with 10 rushing TDs on the was his third rushing TD of the year.

Against Washington State Williams went 15season.

Williams is No. 1 in the nation in in passing of-29 (.517) for 188 yards and 2 TDs. In USC’s TDs (37). He is also No. 1 in the nation in points game against Utah in Salt Lake City he went 15-ofresponsible for per game (21.7) and points respon- 29 (.517) for 188 yards and 2 TDs. Williams threw sible for (282). Williams is No. 3 in the nation in for a career-best 411 yards and 5 TDs in USC’s 45passing yards (4,075). He is No. 6 in the nation in 37 victory over Arizona in Tucson. He went 31-ofpassing efficiency (167.9), passing yards per game 45 (.689) with zero INTs. He also rushed for 14 yards on 4 carries. It (313.5) and total offense (342.1). Williams is No. 7 was the first time that a USC QB had consecutive in the nation in yards per pass attempt (9.10). games with 5 passing TDs since As an offense, USC is No. 3 Kedon Slovis threw 5 consecuin the nation and No. 1 in the tive TDs vs. Washington State Pac-12 in team passing effiand at UCLA in 2020. ciency (168.69). USC also leads Williams threw for 360 the Pac-12 in passing yards per yards and 4 TDs in USC’s 41completion (13.75). USC is No. 35 victory over California on 4 in the nation in 3rd down Nov. 5 in the Coliseum. He conversion percentage (.516), went 26-of-41 (.634) with zero No. 4 in the nation and leads INTs. He also rushed for 38 the Pac-12 in scoring offense yards and 1 TD. Williams went (41.1), No. 5 in the nation in 14-of-26 (.538) for 268 and 3 total offense (499.8) and No. 5 TDs and 1 INT to lead USC to in the nation in passing offense a 55-17 victory over Colorado (325.7). in the Coliseum under the FriWilliams is currently No. 7 day night lights on Nov. 11. He on USC’s Single Season Passing totaled 5 TD, 3 through the air Leaders list with 296 compleand 2 rushing. tions. He is on pace to become This was the fourth conUSC’s all-time single season secutive game that Williams passing leader. accounted for 5 total TDs. He Former Trojan Cody Kesthrew just his second pick of sler currently holds the USC the season. He is the first USC record for the lowest rate of QB to have had 2 games with interceptions in a season with multiple rushing TDs in the 1.1% (5 in 452 attempts in same season since complete 2014). Williams is on pace to USC’s Caleb Williams wins the 2022 Trophy on Saturday, Dec. 10 in records were first available for overtake that record since he Heisman New York, N.Y. / Photo credit: Heisman this stat in 1972. is currently at 0.9% (4 in 407 Trophy Trust.

Against crosstown rival attempts).

In addition to being named the Heisman UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Nov. 19, Williams imTrophy winner, Williams also won the Maxwell pressed the nation and helped the Trojans defeat Award, and was named the AP Player of the Year, the Bruins 48-45. He went 32-of-43 (.744) for a the Walter Camp Player of the Year and the CBS career-high 470 yards and 2 TDs and rushed for Sports Player of the Year. He was named a final- 33 yards on 8 carries with 1 TD. Williams’ 503 toist for the Manning Award and the Davey O’Brien tal yards set a USC single game record. The previAward. So far, he has been selected to 5 All-Amer- ous record was held by Kedon Slovis who had 502 ican First Teams (Walter Camp, FWAA, PFF, The yards versus UCLA in 2019.

His 503 total yards was also the most by any Athletic, CBS Sports). He was selected as PFF First Team All-American, . He was named the Pac-12 player in the series’ 92-game history. In the Notre Offensive Player of the Year and earned placement Dame game on Nov. 26, the greatest intersectional on the Allstate Good Works Team for his philan- rivalry in college football, Williams went 18-for-22 passing (.818) for 232 yards and 1 TD while leadthropic efforts.

Williams kicked off the season with a 66-14 ing the Trojans to a 38-27 win. He also had 9 carvictory in his Trojan debut. He went 19-for-22 for ries for 35 yards rushing and 3 TDs. Even after suffering a hamstring injury at the 249 yards and 2 TDs. His 86.3 completion percentage was the best by a Trojan quarterback with a beginning of the Dec. 2, Pac-12 Championship minimum of 20 attempts since Matt Barkley had a Game, Williams played through the pain in what 95.0 completion percentage vs. Colorado on Oct. USC head coach Lincoln Riley called the gutsiest 20, 2012. Williams also led USC in rushing with performance he has ever seen. He still threw for 68 yards on six carries. He then led the Trojans to 363 yards with 3 touchdowns, and also had a daza 41-28 win over Stanford. Williams went 20-of- zling 59-yard run.

Since 1935, the Heisman Memorial Trophy an27 for 341 yards and 4 TDs and was named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week and the CFPA nually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the purNational Performer of the Week.

Against Fresno State, he went 25-of-37 for 284 suit of excellence with integrity. The winners of the yards and 2 TDs to lead USC to a 45-17 victory. trophy epitomize great ability combined with diliHe also scored 2 rushing TDs against the Bulldogs, gence, perseverance and hard work.

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“Bank of America is extremely proud to be supporters of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation because we know their work transforms young lives through the power of sports,” said Jacky Holler, Senior Vice President, Leader on Loan Executive at Bank of America and LADF Advisory Committee member. “Throughout the 2022 season, Bank of America’s volunteers have participated in all of the College & Career Accelerator activities including the panels, seminars, workshops, and college tours. We’re honored to be one of the primary partners for the CCA programs.”

The 2022 CCA series included four workshops hosted at venues including Dodger Stadium, Centennial High School, and the University of Southern California (USC) as well as two college tours at USC and El Camino Community College.

Currently, 50% of LA County students complete high school with the classes required to apply to a four-year college and only 33.5% of LA County residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

To address these inequities in education, LADF partnered with the USC College Advising Corps as a program service provider to arrange college workshops for the Dodgers Dreamteam and grantee youth. The presentations covered a wide variety of topics including college applications, financial aid, and making the transition to post-secondary education.

For more information on LADF and the College & Career Accelerator initiative, visit Dodgers. com/CCA.

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation CEO Nichol Whiteman with students.

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Chargers safety Derwin James nominated for NFL humanitarian award LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. has been selected as the team’s nominee for the WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE. Considered one of the league’s most prestigious honors, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Each of the league’s 32 nominees were announced as well.

Currently in his fifth NFL season, James is widely regarded as the preeminent strong safety in the league and currently leads all NFL defensive backs with 106 tackles—fourth-most by an NFL defensive back in the first 12 games of a season over the last 30 years. The only defensive back over that span to top 100 tackles in his first 12 games multiple times, James is also just one of five NFL players in the last three decades to eclipse 100 tackles, four sacks, multiple forced fumbles and an interception at this point of a season.

A team captain and the undisputed leader of the Chargers’ defense, James’ excellence on the field is matched only by his commitment to community service and support of youth programs.

James prolific involvement in events throughout the greater Los Angeles area should have been easy to see coming considering when, less than 48 hours after being selected 17th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, he was visiting local youth football players in Inglewood; ultimately setting the tone for what has become a career of service.

James’ versatility on the field is mirrored in his work away from it in that he doesn’t merely have one cause he supports—he quite literally does everything. Whether it’s leveraging corporate relationships like a Beyond Meat giveaway alongside Snoop Dogg in an underserved Los Ange-

les neighborhood or helping children with poor eyesight move past the stigma of wearing glasses and get fitted for much-needed eyewear at three different OneSight events hosted by Oakley, James is there.

Surprise an unsuspecting fan with Super Bowl tickets? He’s there. Hide in the Chargers SoFi Stadium team store to surprise a family who had just lost everything in a housefire with a shopping spree to help get them back on their feet? He’s there. Travel to a fan’s home and knock on their door simply to thank them for their support? He’s there, too. That’s Derwin.

James also has a long-standing partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, hosting annual back to school shopping events with club members as well as an annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Santa Ana Boys & Girls Club. This year, in addition to being on-hand to help serve a complete Thanksgiving dinner to over 150 local families, he also helped prepare more than 200 packaged meals that were delivered to underserved families.

James also sponsors the Chargers Impact Fund’s “Community Corner” that provides complimentary tickets to youth and community organizations. Through the program, James will host 300 children from underserved communities this year alone at SoFi Stadium.

Earlier this year, James joined the Chargers Impact Fund in opening a newly renovated field at South Park Recreation Center, helping local high school football players refine their skills on the safe, new, high-quality turf field in South Los Angeles. He also made a surprise appearance at Jordan High School, participating in the reopening of a newly renovated weight room for the school’s football players while presenting the team with new football helmets to go along with the upgraded facility.

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Pressure was something that Tagovailoa felt from the Chargers defense all night. The Chargers only recorded two sacks of Tagovailoa, but they put enough pressure on the young Miami quarterback to make things very uncomfortable for him to sit in the pocket.

“I thought it was a total team defensive effort, coverage, rush. Everybody working together,” linebacker Dru Tanquill said. “Our four-man game, they came alive; our four-down pass-rushers.

You talk about Khalil (Mack), Kyle (Van Noy), Morgan (Fox), Sebastian Joseph (Day) .... all those guys were able to create pressure and do a really good job.”

Besides getting up in Tagovailoa’s face with some unpleasant greetings, what also worked to the Chargers’ advantage on defense was taking away the middle of the field, a place where the Miami quarterback likes to throw the ball, Tranquill said.

“We knew he loved to throw inside,” Tranquill said. “We knew he loved to throw inside the hashes. He was going to try to get Tyreek (Hill) and Jaylen (Waddle) in on those dagger routes, and so we definitely packed the middle a little bit and forced him to try to throw it outside.” Chargers head coach Brandon Staley talked about what his team did in order to limit Hill and Waddle from going wild.

“You just know that with [Dolphins WR Jaylen] Waddle and [Dolphins WR] Tyreek Hill, those two guys are a tough, tough, tough cover, and I say that with full respect because they’ve been doing it to everybody all year,” Staley remarked.

“We felt like that we were going to be ready to play tonight and that we would have a plan to win, that we would be aggressive and challenge them, and our guys were up for it tonight.”

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as happened again after the mass shooting at a Colorado LGBTQ nightclub on November 19. Children are watching this hypocrisy. Children are also often the targets of other children’s and adults’ prejudice and hatred, and it is up to the rest of us to act to break this cycle.

In my letter to my own sons, I also wrote: “I hope you will always recognize your rich dual heritage as the special gift and blessing that it is; know deep within yourself who you are; and draw strength and pride from the legacies you have inherited from two peoples—Blacks and Jews—who have survived the worst persecution the world can offer.

That in recent history these two peoples were slaves and not enslavers, were segregated and discriminated against and were not segregators and discriminators, is an achievement to be proud rather than ashamed of if you take seriously, as I do, the first principle of every great religion: to treat others as you’d like to be treated.

It is the only ethical standard in life you need.” This was very personal advice to my children, but all children must be taught and then continually reminded of this simplest and highest principle.

Many adults today are not displaying it, but this remains the great ethical standard all children and adults need.

LEGALS NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EMMA JEAN BOYER Case No. 22STPB11463 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EMMA JEAN BOYER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Joyce Ann Boyer in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Joyce Ann Boyer 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.

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.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 26, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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.

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

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.

Attorney for petitioner: COLETTE T DAVIS ESQ SBN 143785

LAW OFFICES OF COLETTE T DAVIS PC 5701 W SLAUSON AVENUE STE 140 CULVER CITY, CA 90230 CN992063 BOYER Nov 30, Dec 7,14, 2022 SchId:88443 AdId:29637 CustId:65 ------------

basis.

The RFP describes the proposal format, submittal requirements, preliminary scope of services, the minimum information that must be included in the proposal and the selection process.

Request For Proposals can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, the City’s website at www.comptoncity.org or by calling 310-605-5509. Failure to submit the Proposal in accordance with the procedures outlined maybe cause for disqualification.

For

In order to be considered in the selection process, interested parties shall submit three (3) copies of their proposal no later than 3:00 PM, December 20th, 2022 to:

Emergency Abatement Services

City of Compton

December 7, 2022

City Clerk’s Office

The City of Compton Building and Safety Department is soliciting a Request for Proposals (RFPs) from qualified contractors to perform emergency abatement services on an “as needed”

205 South Willowbrook Avenue

Request for Proposals

Compton, CA 90220 Late proposals will not be accepted. If

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LEGALS you have any questions please contact Victor Orozco at: (310) 605-5509 The City of Compton thanks you for your interest.

Sincerely, Alita Godwin City Clerk Publish Dates: December 7th 2022 December 14th 2022 SchId:88487 AdId:29656 CustId:70 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MOZELL MERIWETHER CASE NO. 22STPB11860 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MOZELL MERIWETHER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNIFER MERIWETHER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JENNIFER MERIWETHER 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 in this court as follows: 01/05/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 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 ANTHONY S. FRANCESCHI - SBN 262297, CALIFORNIA PROBATE AND TRUST, PC 9701 FAIR OAKS BLVD., STE 100 FAIR OAKS CA 95628 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/22 CNS-3648794# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:88505 AdId:29664 CustId:61 -----------T.S. No. 22001854-1 CA APN: 6146013-049 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/08/2003. 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 a 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 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, 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: JUAN A RAMIREZ, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/24/2003, as Instrument No. 030221374 of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California.

Date of Sale: 01/12/2023 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $141,881.58 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt

owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 931 WEST 133RD STREET COMPTON, CA 90222 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 6146-013-049 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. 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 (855) 976-3916 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 22001854-1 CA. 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 (855) 976-3916 or visit this Internet Web site https://tracker.auction.com/ sb1079 using the file number assigned to this case 22001854-1 CA 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 trust-

ee 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.

Dated: 12/01/2022 ZBS Law, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 , Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (855) 976-3916 or www.auction.com Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of a bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation.

EPP 35937 Pub Dates 12/07, 12/14, 12/21/2022 SchId:88516 AdId:29667 CustId:108 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THELMA LOUISE LEWIS WILLIAMS

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.

Sylvia A.Harmon 8306 WiIShire Blvd.#362 Beverly Hills CA 90211

Case No. 22STPB10198

Phone: (323)983-1523

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THELMA LOUISE LEWIS WILLIAMS.

SchId:88519 AdId:29668 CustId:2088

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SYLVIA A. HARMON in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SYLVIA A. HARMON 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 1/9/2023 at 8:30am in Department 2D 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.

-----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-22-942037-BF Order No.: 1502340197-05 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/4/2008. 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): MARY LOUISE CLARK A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 1/8/2008 as Instrument No. 20080037445 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/3/2023 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $183,560.64 The purported property

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LEGALS address is: 1951 E 130TH ST, COMPTON, CA 90222 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 6152-008-015 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 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-942037-BF. 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 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22942037-BF 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. NOTICE TO

PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owneroccupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to Quality Loan Service Corporation by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block.

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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. 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 holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-22-942037-BF IDSPub #0182538 12/7/2022 12/14/2022 12/21/2022 SchId:88522 AdId:29669 CustId:608 -----------REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO PREPARE AN UPDATE OF THE PLANS, DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PEARL AVENUE SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF COMPTON, CALIFORNIA The City of Compton (City) is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms to review and update the existing construction bid/specification plan for the rehabilitation/replacement of Pearl Avenue Sewer system (i.e., Pearl Avenue Sewer Replacement Project) located within the City limits of Compton.

This RFP describes the proposal format, submittal requirement, preliminary scope of services, project schedule, the minimum information that must be included in the proposal, and the selection process. Failure to submit the proposal in accordance with the procedures outlined shall be cause for disqualification. In order to be considered in the selection process, interested parties shall submit 6 copies of their proposal no later than 5:00PM, January 26, 2022 to: Alita Godwin, MMC

City Clerk City of Compton 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, CA 90220 Late proposals will not be accepted.

Any questions should be directed to: Kofi SefaBoakye Office Phone: 310-761-1479 Email: kboakye@comptoncity.org Publish: December 7 and 14, 2022 SchId:88540 AdId:29676 CustId:70 -----------T.S. No. 21000879-2 CA APN: 6150029-033 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/01/2007. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 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, 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: ANNA MACIAS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/09/2007, as Instrument No. 20072299524 of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California; Date of Sale: 01/04/2023 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: $272,233.30 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2301 E 126TH ST COMPTON, CA 90222-1505 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 6150-029033 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 send-

ing a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 866-266-7512 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub. com using the file number assigned to this case 21000879-2 CA. 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 866-266-7512 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com using the file number assigned to this case 21000879-2 CA 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.

Dated: 12/09/2022 ZBS Law, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450

, Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: 866-266-7512 or www.elitepostandpub.com Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of a bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation.

EPP 36003 Pub Dates 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2022 SchId:88597 AdId:29695 CustId:108 -----------NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 002888-CK (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described.

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: WAFIK SHAKER, 23303 MAIN STREET, CARSON, CA 90745 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: BIGGANDLITTLEG INC, 1379 PARK WESTERN DR, SUITE #662, SAN PEDRO, CA 90732 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND IMPROVEMENTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, INVENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE of that certain business located at: 23303 MAIN STREET, CARSON, CA 90745 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: COIN LAUNDRY (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JANUARY 4, 2023 at the office of: HANA ESCROW COMPANY, INC., 3580, WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 1170 LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above (9) The last date for filing claims is: JANUARY 3, 2023.

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. Dated: DECEMBER 8, 2022 TRANSFEREES: BIGGANDLITTLEG INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION ORD-1325949 COMPTON BULLETIN 12/14/22 SchId:88603 AdId:29697 CustId:628

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