The Compton Bulletin

WANT TO KNOW WHY LAWMAKERS OF DOLLARS REDUCING HOMELESSNESS

By Marisa Kendall

BILLIONS ISN’T

The state has spent billions of dollars on homelessness in recent years. So why is the crisis getting worse instead of better?

THAT’S what a bipartisan group of California legislators is trying to get to the bottom of by calling for a first-of-its kind, large-scale audit of the state’s homelessness spending.

The state has stepped up its involvement and investment in the crisis under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s leadership, allocating $20.6 billion toward housing and homelessness

since 2018-19, according to the Legislative Analyst’s Office. But despite the influx of cash, during that time, the number of unhoused people in the state has increased by nearly a third — to more than 170,000 as of last year.

That discrepancy between what’s being spent in Sacramento and what voters see — tent cities in their neighborhoods — has many legislators clamoring for an accounting. They have instructed the state auditor to embark on a sweeping project that will analyze multiple state homelessness programs — as well as focus on homelessness spending in two cities

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Compton College alum wants to address societal issues

A lifelong learner and student of life, Yahziq Ohmn-Drayden entered academia at the age of 40 by enrolling at Compton College in 2018. After contributing to his community creatively for years through his work as an MC, writer, poet, and artist, Ohmn-Drayden decided he wanted to develop other skills to help his community.

He chose Compton College because it is located in his hometown and holds special meaning for him. “While I have moved from the area, I liked that I was still participating in the community where I grew up,” he said.

Ohmn-Drayden was inspired by how Compton College serves a community he cares so deeply for and wanted to share his positive experiences with others to hopefully inspire them, as well. He views

Compton College

Compton College as a good resource for the community and said that he learned a great deal as a student. “I feel that in every class I learned such a wealth of information, and also

Compton Unified School District names its Teacher of the Year

The Compton Unified School District recently tapped Colin P. Kelly K-8 School educator RaShanda McCruter as its Teacher of the Year. McCruter teaches language arts and history as a seventh grade teacher at the school.

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learning how higher education works is priceless,” said OhmnDrayden. Two years after enrolling at Compton College, in 2020, Ohmn-Drayden graduated with a 4.0 GPA and an associate degree for transfer, as well as an associate degree in welding. He transferred to California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) in fall 2020 and graduated in 2022 Suma Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. After graduation from CSUDH, Ohmn-Drayden applied to a doctorate program, was accepted, and began working toward a Ph.D. in applied psychology in fall 2022.

“I have been doing community work since my early twenties,” he said. “One of the things I learned is that sometimes it is hard for people to ‘hear you’

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— in an attempt to improve California’s response.

“What we’re doing is not working,” said Assemblymember Josh Hoover, a Republican from Folsom who co-authored the audit request with Democratic Sen. Dave Cortese of Santa Clara County. “And I think it’s important to get to the bottom of that and figure out where are we investing that is not getting a return on investment. And we need to stop spending money on the programs that are not working.” The $743,400 audit, approved unanimously in the state’s legislative audit committee last month, will take about 5,000 hours of staff time and is likely to be complete by October, State Auditor Grant Parks said during the hearing. It will scrutinize the cost-effectiveness of as many as five state homelessness programs. The auditor has yet to reveal which ones, but Project Homekey — one of Newsom’s signature efforts to create homeless housing — likely will be one. And the audit will analyze spending in two California cities — San Jose and one other yet to be determined.

The analysis will focus on questions such as: How many people received services between 2020 and 2023? How much funding have San Jose and the other city received, and how has it been spent? How much of that money went to-

when you don’t have validation, such as through an advanced degree. I believe my expertise would be best invested on the research side of psychology and focusing on solutions that can be enacted within the community for the betterment of all.”

He is also interested in the study of positive psychology which, in simple terms, focuses on wellness versus illness. Positive psychology is defined as the scientific study of human flourishing, and an applied approach to optimal functioning.

“I am very interested in positive psychology,” he said. “There is a whole movement in this area of psychology. We need a blend of approaches to help increase our understanding of what is really going on and not just focus on the negative in terms of mental

health.”

At Compton College, he was referred to and enrolled in the stated-funded Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), which provides extra support for eligible students in higher education. The EOPS program provided him with services Ohmn-Drayden felt ultimately helped him finish his double major in two years. The book vouchers EOPS provided helped alleviate a bit of financial stress, and the counseling offered through EOPS was one of Ohmn-Drayden’s favorite services offered. “Every EOPS counselor I talked with totally kept me on track to take the classes I needed,” he said. “Once I decided I wanted to complete a double major, the counselors were able to assist me with my

educational plan, identifying all the correct classes, and made sure I was aware of all of my deadlines for university transfer.”During his time at Compton College, Ohmn-Drayden helped initiate a Welding Club with the idea that it would be a resource for students to network and do outreach in the community for potential jobs or to gain more experience. For years, he has been an independent artisan working with metal and wood, making custom pieces such as signs, plaques, and awards for businesses.

“I would like to return to Compton College in some role to assist in working with the Welding Club,” he said, “I would like to help increase interest in the welding program at Compton through the club. I plan on

helping in whatever capacity I can once I complete my doctorate program.”

Ohmn-Drayden is considering dissertation topics and focus for his research and once he earns his Ph.D., he will consider different career options such as a psychology researcher, authoring books, and teaching as a guest or independent lecturer. He wants to give back to society. He defines what he calls his “operating meditation” as follows:

“I’ve been watching and paying attention to the different societal dynamics we are currently dealing with in the U.S. and the world,” he said. “That has been my motivation to earn advanced degrees, so the social impact work I do can be even better, as well as improve my ability to affect change.”

ward administrative costs instead of services?

Newsom’s office wouldn’t weigh in on the pending audit, except to issue a statement: “This process is still in its early stages, and we will continue to closely monitor any future developments.”

Myles White, assistant secretary of legislation for the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, defended the state’s track record during the legislative hearing. “A lot of the progress we’ve made provides a really solid foundation for us to continue in the days ahead,” he said. San Jose officials said they have used state funds effectively and efficiently, and have been transparent in their work. Local officials rallied at the state Capitol last week, demanding that the state give them an ongoing $3 billion a year to address homelessness.

Cortese began pushing for the audit after touring a massive homeless encampment on vacant land near San Jose’s airport. One of the largest in California, the camp was home to more than 400 people during the pandemic. What he saw shocked and appalled him: “Rodents running around your feet. Massive piles of trash. Tons of broken RVs and abandoned cars. Cars turned upside down with people living inside.”

When Cortese brought up

the idea of a state audit, he says local officials told him while they had spent local money, they hadn’t used state funding to improve conditions or offer services at that encampment.

“Which to me just really begged the question: ‘What’s going on?’” Cortese said.

That camp has since been cleared; the Federal Aviation Administration had threatened to withhold airport funds from the city because the camp extended into flight paths. But the city couldn’t move everyone into housing or shelter, and some people have moved to another lot just across the street.

Past attempts at accountability

Cortese’s audit isn’t the first time California’s homelessness response has come under scrutiny. Earlier this year, the Interagency Council on Homelessness found the state spent nearly $10 billion on homelessness between 2018 and 2021 and served more than 571,000 people. But despite that effort, most of those people still didn’t get a roof over their heads. And in 2021, a state audit of five local governments found that they did not always comply with federal regulations or follow best practices when responding to homelessness.

The new audit will be an “entirely different animal,” Cortese said, as it will go deeper into the state’s spending. Legislators

hope it also will make specific recommendations as to how ineffective programs could be improved or even cut — something the Interagency Council’s report didn’t do.

The heightened scrutiny comes as Newsom has both ramped up spending and rolled out a series of new homelessness programs since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Those include Project Roomkey, which temporarily put elderly and medically compromised unhoused people up in hotels; Homekey, which gives cities and counties money to turn some of those hotels (and other buildings) into longer-term homeless housing; and the Encampment Resolution Grant program, which gives cities and counties money to clear homeless encampments and move occupants into housing and shelters. It’s no surprise that Republicans would continue their critique of the liberal governor’s spending. But the recent involvement of Cortese and other Democrats signals the politics have shifted.

For example, Assemblymember Luz Rivas, a Democrat from the San Fernando Valley, is pushing her own accountability bill. Assembly Bill 799 would force the state to set specific goals for reducing homelessness, while also allowing funding to be reallocated away from local agencies that fail to meet

their goals.

“We get asked by our constituents,” she said. “They ask ‘Where is this funding going to? Is it really being used effectively?’” Even Newsom himself has advocated for more accountability. He recently began requiring that cities and counties submit “homeless action plans” before receiving state funding, and he briefly held $1 billion hostage after determining the plans they drafted weren’t ambitious enough.

During last month’s hearing, several legislators advocated for the auditor to choose cities in their own districts. Some made pitches for Los Angeles and Sacramento, while others pushed for smaller cities.

Gail Osmer, a San Jose advocate who led Cortese on the encampment tour that inspired the audit, spoke alongside the senator at the hearing. In an interview, she said she hopes the audit’s findings will be a wakeup call for her city.

Osmer has been critical of how the city cleared the airport encampment. Camp residents were promised services, such as free repairs for their cars and RVs, that many people never received, she said. “People are not held accountable,” Osmer said. “Where’s the money going?”

Source: Cal Matters. Cal Matters is an editorial partner with the Compton Bulletin.

How to Decide Which Birth Control Method is Right for You

(StatePoint) With multiple contraceptive methods available, including sterilization, contraceptive pills, intrauterine devices and condoms, many women may wonder which is right for them. Because many lifestyle and health-related factors can influence this personal and intimate decision, there is no one option that is a good choice for all women.

THE best method of birth control a woman can choose is one that she knows

is safe, that she is comfortable using, and that she is able to use consistently and correctly.

When evaluating contraception options, experts suggest that women consider several factors, including:

• Do you plan to get pregnant in a few years or a few months?

• How frequently do you have sex and how many partners do you have?

• How effective is each method of contraception?

• How safe are your options and what side effects or risks do they pose?

• Do you have religious or cultural beliefs that need to be considered?

• Is the method you might choose convenient and affordable?

• Do you have any health issues that might make some options unsafe for you?

HEALTH HISTORY

There are both hormonal and non-hormonal forms of birth control. While millions of women have successfully used hormonal contraception like the birth control pill for decades, it is important for women to speak with their healthcare provider about their health history when choosing a birth control method.

Birth control that contains estrogen can increase a woman’s risk for heart attack, stroke and dangerous blood clots. In fact, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, women who use hor-

monal contraception have a three- to nine-fold greater risk for blood clots compared to women who do not use birth control that contains estrogen. When women have other risk factors for blood clots, like obesity or a personal or family history of clotting, their risk can dramatically increase. For example, research shows that blood clot risks are doubled in women who are obese, and the risk for dangerous blood clots is 35 times greater among women who use hormonal birth control and are also affected by the most common genetic clotting disorder factor V Leiden. Birth control methods that contain estrogen also present health risks to women with medical conditions like severe

diabetes, hypertension and breast cancer.

Women considering their contraception options can get information that will help them navigate the range of birth control methods available, and also complete a health history questionnaire to share with their healthcare provider, by visiting the Alexandra Rowan Foundation at www.alexrowanfoundation. org.

Women should never feel pressured by partners, friends, family or their healthcare provider to choose a form of birth control. Birth control is a woman’s choice and, when fully informed, women can select a contraceptive method that is safe, effective, and meets their specific needs.

Compton reeling from street takeovers

Central Ave. and Alondra Blvd. was the hot spot over the weekend when a mob of people reportedly took over the area in a criminal manner.

THE Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released a statement to get the public’s attention on the matter with the goal that some citizens might come forward with information to assist them in their efforts to identify and deal with the perpetrators who were involved in street takeovers and acts of burglary and vandalism.

“Compton Station dep-

uties responded to numerous illegal street takeovers throughout the City of Compton. Hundreds of participants and spectators moved from intersection-to-intersection burglarizing, vandalizing, and shoplifting nearby businesses,” the statement from the Sheriff’s Department stated.

The letter continued, “Approximately six (6) businesses in different locations were burglarized by a group of persons in a “flashmob” style incident. As of now, there have been no arrests and Compton Station Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying those involved.”

Royce Esters, the head of the National Association

for Equal Justice in America (NAEJA) in Compton, is sick to his stomach with the uptick in crime that has taken over the city of Compton. To Esters, there is only one way to deal with all the street

takeovers and other criminal elements.

“As far as I’m concerned, we need to take their cars, their driver’s license, and ut them in jail,” Esters said. “The gangs are beginning to get

heavy again. You’ve got to go hard on these people.”

In sheer coincidence, Esters and NAEJA held its monthly meeting on crime and public safety on Saturday, April 15, not too far from where the alleged street takeovers took place.

“We’re tired of this stuff,” Esters said. “It looks like the citizens have to do something about it.”

Anyone with information is urged to call Compton Sheriff’s Station at (310) 605-6500. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222TIPS (8477) or using the website http://lacrimestoppers. org/.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

THEME: CARTOON CHARACTERS

7. *Pluto or Snoopy

8. Acrobat maker

9. Rural building

10. Homesteader's purchase, sing.

11. Nabisco's "Chips ____!"

12. To use a Singer

15. Dairy industry missing personseeking prop

20. Nordic glühwein

22. Ooh and ____

24. Troublemaker

25. *Fudd's first name

26. Line to the audience

27. "It is silent," in sheet music

29. Living space

31. Don Johnson's Bridges

32. Plaudit and pomp

33. Bake an egg

34. *One of the Pickles

36. Like a broken horse

38. *Phineas' stepbrother

42. Be a parasite

45. Just about (2 words)

49. Hula necklace

51. Builds a tower, e.g.

54. Very small particles

56. Opposite of ecbatic

57. Ready for picking

58. A bit cracked

59. Not the life of the party

60. Same as cagey

61. Lotto variant

62. Palm starch

63. Gift topper

65. *Garfield or Tom

67. Butterfly catcher

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1. What hedonism and idealism have in common

2. Rejections

3. Flatfoot's lack 4. Pie option 5. Calamitous 6. One of the Eagles

Honoring Jackie Robinson

MLB has designated April 15 as Jackie Robinson Day around the league. All players, coaches and managers wear No.42 on the back of their jerseys as a lasting tribute to the Hall of Famer and civil rights activist. Ex-Dodger and current Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger stands at the plate against his former team wearing No. 42. The Dodgers defeated the Cubs, 2-1.

A great weekend for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif. –

The 48th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is in the books and all indicators are pointing higher for the venerable street race.

According to Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President & CEO Jim Michaelian, the race hosted more than 192,000 attendees, a record for the modern era (since the 2008 INDYCAR – Champ Car series merger), with all grandstand reserved seating having

sold out. And preliminary concession and merchandise sales numbers reflect a substantial increase in sales as well.

“The 2023 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach was a resounding success!” said Michaelian. “We were blessed with three days of perfect weather, great racing and a wide variety of activities for our fans. There was a sense of real en-

joyment from the diverse crowd that gathered to enjoy all that the Grand Prix – and the City of Long Beach – had to offer.”

The race weekend included six world-class racing events, including the featured NTT IndyCar Series race, which was won by Kyle Kirkwood, earning his first series win.

“Ultimately I've just had a moment of calmness,” Kirkwood said after the race about that moment he crossed the finish line. “It kind of shook the monkey off my back a little bit 'cause we had a spell of bad luck there. All of it was out

of our control. At St. Pete we were extremely fast, running in sixth. We got caught up in someone else's incident.

“Texas we weren't really that fast, but we got the car in a really good window, ultimately, we weren't able to finish the race from a mechanical, which was super unfortunate. We had the pace. This weekend we had the pace and were able to execute.

I think that was possible at the past two events. Hopefully this is now just creating some momentum that will carry through

the rest of the season.”

Even as the racing circuit is being dismantled, plans are underway to enhance the fan experience at the 49th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, scheduled to take place April 19-21, 2024.

Marcus Ericsson, who took second behind Kirkwood and is the IndyCar Series point leader, had a great afternoon.

“I think it was a great weekend for us. We had tying best qualifying results for me,” Ericsson said. “I think we had a really good race going today.”

Kyle Kirkwood, the winner of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach’s NTT IndyCar Series race, goes for an early practice run on the track with his car on April 16, 2023.

Ayo Robinson, the granddaughter of Jackie Robinson, prepares to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2023. Every year on April 15, Major League Baseball (MLB) pays homage to the memory of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in baseball in 1947.

Photos by Dennis J. Freeman

By Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President Emerita, Children’s Defense Fund

After yet another mass shooting made headlines this week— this time, at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky— the chief medical officer for University of Louisville Health gained national attention as he shared his emotional thoughts on the regular toll gun violence takes.

AS Dr. Jason Smith spoke at a press conference to give an update on the victims’ conditions, he said: “For 15 years, I’ve cared for victims of violence and gunshot wounds. And people say ‘I’m tired,’ but it’s more than tired. I’m weary. There’s only so many times you can walk into a room and

Do Something

tell someone, ‘They’re not coming home tomorrow.’ And it just breaks your heart when you hear someone screaming ‘Mommy,’ or ‘Daddy.’ It just becomes too hard day in and day out to be able to do that. My team is fantastic. They’re absolute professionals. They’re wonderful.

“But sooner or later, it catches up to everybody. You just can’t keep doing what we’re doing . . . You can’t keep seeing all the people with these horrific injuries coming through the door without doing something to try and help. And I don’t know what the answer is. I’m a doctor. I don’t know what the answer is. But to everyone who helps make policy, both state and federal, I would simply ask you to do something. Because doing nothing, which is what we’ve been doing, is not working.”

Dr. Smith’s voice is one more in the overwhelming chorus urging elected leaders to do something to stem our national gun violence epidemic. In Tennessee, where three nine-year-olds and three adults were killed at the Covenant School on March 27, that

cry became a roar as thousands of people, many of them high school and college students, descended on the state capitol in Nashville to demand lawmakers protect children instead of guns.

The whole nation watched what happened next to three members of the state’s House of Representatives who were willing to listen. Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones, and Justin Pearson stood with their constituents—and were quickly attacked by Republican peers in the state legislature, who then voted to expel Reps. Jones and Pearson from their elected positions.

When Rep. Johnson was asked why she thought she survived the expulsion vote but Reps. Jones and Pearson did not, she was candid: “Well, I think it’s pretty clear. I’m a 60-year-old white woman and they are two young Black men.” The same forces that stripped two young Black male legislators from elected office for standing up to entrenched power structures, standing with their voters, and standing against gun violence have been at work in Tennes-

see and across our nation for a very long time. But those forces have not had the last word.

The councils in Rep. Jones’s and Rep. Pearson’s districts who were asked to appoint temporary replacements for their positions both unanimously nominated Reps. Jones and Pearson to fill their own vacant seats. Both men were sworn in again this week, and both also plan to run again in the required special elections to fill them permanently.

Reverend Janet Wolf, a longtime Children’s Defense Fund colleague, ally, and friend in Tennessee, was on the streets during the protests, inside the gallery during the votes to strip Reps. Jones and Pearson from office, and there to witness their return. As she sat through the attacks on the three representatives, she recognized the votes as part of continued attempts to undermine the power of voters in Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville. But in the protests and their aftermath she also felt hope.

Rev. Wolf saw firsthand how the young people surging on the state’s capitol represent-

ed an incredibly diverse range of backgrounds and local public and private schools, and could sense how the coalition in the streets marked a turning point.

As one young woman told her, “I feel like I’m living history.” Rev. Wolf says for her and others in Tennessee who were young during the Civil Rights Movement, seeing this generation ready to change things was a profound moment: “It was beautiful to see all of these young people and remember what it was like to feel that change was just around the corner—and to feel hopeful that systemic change is not only possible, it is happening.”

When Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed an executive order on Tuesday strengthening background checks for gun buyers and asked state lawmakers to do even more, it was just one sign that calls for change were being heard. The young people and politicians and their supporters who are calling for more have no intention of giving up. They are committed to doing something, and their struggle should give all of us hope.

Planned Parenthood, officials push back on abortion pill ruling

Los Angeles– Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) held a press conference on April 10 with several elected officials to denounce a federal judge’s ruling to ban abortion pills that have already been approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).

PLANNED Parenthood Los Angeles President and CEO Sue Dunlap issued a statement in response to the judge’s unprecedented and deeply harmful move to declare mifepristone unlawful, threatening the 22-year approval one of two medications used in the most common medication abortion regiment in the United States. “This decision is an outright attack on our rights and our ability to make decisions about our own futures. It is an attack on patients seeking

care,” said Dunlap. Abortion is essential healthcare and we remain committed to ensuring out patients have access to the services they need.”

The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), filed by several anti-abortion medical groups in November 2022 in the Northern District of Texas, sought to repeal the FDA's approval of mifepristone. The plaintiffs argued that the FDA fast-tracked its approval of the medication without sufficient scientific evidence, using a regulatory process intended for treatments for life-threatening illnesses.

Moreover, they requested the revival of the Comstock Act of 1873, an antiquated and scarcely enforced law that attempted to ban "obscenities" such as abortion medication from being sent via mail.

“When the opinions of scientists and medical professionals are bypassed by judges, lives are put at risk. This rul-

ing is yet another attack on the rights of women across this country," Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said. "But we cannot allow this ruling to cause us to despair – it must drive us to take action. For as long as I serve as Mayor, I will do all I can to ensure that Los Angeles remains a safe haven for women across the country who are seeking access to abortion care and reproductive freedom.”

The consequences of this case are incredibly far-reaching — and go as far as taking mifepristone entirely off the market nationwide — even in states where abortion is accessible and protected. Because Mifepristone is used in more than half of abortion procedures nationwide, taking it off the market would significantly compromise abortion access across the country — including in California, Illinois, New York, and other states that have secured abortion access.

Los Angeles County Supervisors Holly Mitchell and Lindsey P. Horvath echoed

their concerns as well.

“Let me be crystal clear, Los Angeles County will continue to provide free and lowcost access to abortion and reproductive healthcare services,” Mitchell said. “While today’s undemocratic restriction on abortion is distressing, LA County has safeguarded reproductive rights by declaring the county a safe haven for abortion access. I will proudly continue to stand with my colleagues in fighting to preserve reproductive health care services in our county and our state.”

In preparation for this ruling, PPLA has been working with the State of California, Los Angeles County, and the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and West Hollywood to prepare for the impact this decision will have on Planned Parenthood health centers across California.

In January 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared California a Safe Haven State for abortion access. Following

that announcement, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared Los Angeles County a Safe Haven County for access to abortion and reproductive health care.

“Everyone should have access to affordable and safe reproductive health care options. The Sheriff's Department will continue to prioritize the safety of patients and clinics,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. “We will not cooperate with attempts to prosecute people who are seeking abortion care. Reproductive healthcare access will remain legal and protected in the County of Los Angeles.”

The momentum for reproductive rights has only continued to grow as progressive cities like Long Beach, Los Angeles, and West Hollywood have demonstrated their unwavering support for access to safe and legal abortion. With many states nationwide implementing hostile bans

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Left to right: Sue Dunlap, President/CEO, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles; Lindsey P. Horvath, Los Angeles County Supervisor, District 3; Karen Bass, Mayor, City of Los Angeles; Holly J. Mitchell, Los Angeles County Supervisor, District 2.

Compton’s Washington Elementary selected as 2023 Model School

Compton, California—The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), whose mission is to celebrate, inspire, and support K-12 educators, has named George Washington Elementary School in Compton, a 2023 Model School for its focus on relationships and rigorous and relevant academics to impact students.

THE team at Washington Elementary recognizes opportunities for growth, fosters a strong culture, and holds high expectations for all students.

Washington is one of 30 Model Schools, including elementary, middle, and high school, from across the United States that will share best practices at ICLE’s 31st Annual Model Schools Conference.

The event provides the inspiration thousands of passionate teachers and leaders need to validate and affirm the great work they do, and to challenge them to share replicable and creative strategies that can produce results in any school.

Simple and strategic implementations coupled with accountability measures have led to a shift in both the culture and the narrative of this Title I school. In just one year, Washington Elementary went from being the lowest-performing elementary school in the dis-

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on reproductive healthcare, these cities have taken the lead in preparing for an increase in patients seeking care.

And in November 2022, their hard work paid off, as Proposition 1 was overwhelmingly passed, amending the California Constitution to explicitly protect a person's fundamental rights to have an abortion and

trict to being recognized for its best practices, academic gains, and even becoming a California Exemplary Arts Education School.

In their presentation at the conference, staff will unpack how systems around instructional design, data analytics, intervention, staff/ parent communication, clear expectations, and strong relationships all contributed to the turnaround of this school. The team will share its strategies and procedures for increasing student achievement and building and sustaining a positive school culture among staff, students, and families.

Topics include rigorous work, interdisciplinary instruction, integration of social-emotional learning, enrichment opportunities through partnerships, and more.

“Model Schools are passionate about kids—and their educators are persistent about

creating effective learning environments to benefit the students and communities they serve,” says Dr. Linda Lucey, program chair and ICLE Associate Partner. “Each of the 2023 Model Schools is proud to share its story of perseverance and strategies others can take away and make their own.”

"Staff, students, and families are extremely proud of Washington Elementary for being recognized as a Model School,” said Washington Elementary Principal Alicia Weyeneth. “We are dedicated to fostering a learning environment where students feel challenged, supported, inspired, and are exposed to a plethora of opportunities to help develop them as a whole person.

Weyeneth continued, “Washington is the true definition of a team whose top priority is the success of our students and the success of one another. We look forward

to sharing our best practices with fellow educators from across the nation at the Model Schools Conference and to have the opportunity to showcase why this school is such as special place.”

“We are honored to be sharing our practices and story of transformation as a

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nationally recognized Model School. Washington Elementary exemplifies what is possible when you center students and establish a culture of high expectations,” CUSD Board of Trustees President Charles Davis said.

“For some, this may seem surprising, but for us, we know that it is a product of hard work, commitment and a belief in our students, families and staff. On behalf of the CUSD Board of Trustees and the Compton Unified School District, we congratulate Principal Weyeneth and are exceedingly proud of her for leading such a transformation,” Davis added.

“A passion for learning is what makes the Model Schools Conference a celebration for educators,” says Lucey. “The energy attendees bring to the conference—as well as the concrete and tangible strategies they learn from others— inspires impactful student learning."

Proposals will be received in the office of the City Clerk, City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California, 90220 until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 , 2023. POSTMARKS WILL

and shall be delivered during the business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except holidays, to the City Clerk’s office.

Submit an original, four (4) copies and one digital copy on USB drive of your proposals. Your proposed fee is required to be submitted under separate, sealed cover. All submittals are to be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name, address, and telephone number of the individuals or entity submitting the proposal to the attention of: City of Compton, Public Works Engineering Department, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.All submitted proposals will be reviewed and analyzed by City staff and the proposal which best meets the City’s needs, will be selected for further analysis and negotiation.

The City of Compton reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. No guarantee is made hereby that any contract will be awarded pursuant to this Request for Proposals, or otherwise. All costs incurred in the preparation of the proposals, in the submission of additional information, and/or in any other aspect of a proposal prior to the award of a written contract will be borne by the respondent.

Parties interested in obtaining a Request for Proposal (RFP) package can obtain a copy by downloading the RFP at www.comptoncity.org or contact the:

Public Works Engineering Department City of Compton 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, CA 90220 (310) 605-5505

to choose or refuse contraceptives.

“The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office stands with an individual's right to seek care. I will fight hand in hand with you to ensure everyone has autonomy over your health, your body and your safety,” said Los Angeles County District Attorney George

Gascón. “We know bans don't stop abortions — they only make access to reproductive care more dangerous & risk lives. The medical choices that an individual makes for themselves will never be a prosecutorial offense in Los Angeles. Together, we will work towards a future where reproductive autonomy is universal.”

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

To be considered, proposals must be submitted no later than Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to the City Clerk’s Office, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California, 90220. Postmarks will not be accepted. The City may extend the deadline at its option.

Note: During this period of restricted contact, any attempt by a proposing firm, its representative or agent to contact, lobby, or make a representation to a member of the City Council, or any other official, employee, or agent of the City will be grounds for disqualification.

Vernell McDaniel City Clerk

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR

LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ASSESSMENTS

The City of Compton is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to provide a citywide engineering and traffic survey.

Proposals will be received in the office of the City Clerk, City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California, 90220 until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 , 2023. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All proposals must be clearly marked, “PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISRICT AND SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ASSESSMENTS – DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL” and shall be delivered during the business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except holidays, to the City Clerk’s office.

Submit an original, four (4) copies and one digital copy on USB drive of your proposals. Your proposed fee is required to be submitted under separate, sealed cover. All submittals are to be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name, address, and telephone number of the individuals or entity submitting the proposal to the attention of: City of Compton, Public Works Engineering Department, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.All submitted proposals will be reviewed and analyzed by City staff and the proposal which best meets the City’s needs, will be selected for further analysis and negotiation.

The City of Compton reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. No guarantee is made hereby that any contract will be awarded pursuant to this Request for Proposals, or otherwise. All costs incurred in the preparation of the proposals, in the submission of additional information, and/or in any other aspect of a proposal prior to the award of a written contract will be borne by the respondent.

Parties interested in obtaining a Request for Proposal (RFP) package can obtain a copy by downloading the RFP at www.comptoncity.org or contact the:

Public Works Engineering Department

City of Compton 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, CA 90220 (310) 605-5505

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

To be considered, proposals must be submitted no later than Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to the City Clerk’s Office, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California, 90220. Postmarks will not be accepted. The City may extend the deadline at its option.

Note: During this period of restricted contact, any attempt by a proposing firm, its representative or agent to contact, lobby, or make a representation to a member of the City Coun-

cil, or any other official, employee, or agent of the City will be grounds for disqualification.

Vernell McDaniel

City Clerk

Publish: 03/29/2023

04/05/2023

04/12/2023 04/19/2023

SchId:89353 AdId:29962 CustId:70

CITY OF COMPTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROVISION OF CITYWIDE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES

The City of Compton is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide services and equipment needed to implement traffic calming measures within City limits.

Proposals will be received in the office of the City Clerk, City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California, 90220 until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All proposals must be clearly marked, “PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES WITHIN CITY LIMITS – DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL” and shall be delivered during the business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except holidays, to the City Clerk’s office.

Submit an original and four (4) copies and one digital copy on USB drive of your proposals. Your proposed fee is required to be submitted under separate, sealed cover. All submittals are to be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name, address, and telephone number of the individuals or entity submitting the proposal to the attention of: City of Compton, Public Works Engineering Department, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.All submitted proposals will be reviewed and analyzed by City staff and the proposal which best meets the City’s needs, will be selected for further analysis and negotiation.

The City of Compton reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. No guarantee is made hereby that any contract will be awarded pursuant to this Request for Proposals, or otherwise. All costs incurred in the preparation of the proposals, in the submission of additional information, and/or in any other aspect of a proposal prior to the award of a written contract will be borne by the respondent.

Parties interested in obtaining a Request for Proposal (RFP) package can obtain a copy by downloading the RFP at www.comptoncity.org or contact the:

Public Works Engineering Department

City of Compton

205 South Willowbrook Avenue

Compton, CA 90220

(310) 605-5505

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

To be considered, proposals must

be submitted no later than Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to the City Clerk’s Office, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California, 90220. Postmarks will not be accepted. The City may extend the deadline at its option.

Note: During this period of restricted contact, any attempt by a proposing firm, its representative or agent to contact, lobby, or make a representation to a member of the City Council, or any other official, employee, or agent of the City will be grounds for disqualification.

Vernell McDaniel City

Clerk

Publish: 04/12/2023 04/19/2023 04/26/2023 05/03/2023

SchId:89398 AdId:29982 CustId:70

T.S. No.: 22-27865 A.P.N.: 6152017-041 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED

2/13/2021. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: JOSE HERNANDEZ, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 2/22/2021 as Instrument No. 20210288986 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Described as follows: AS FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST Date of Sale: 4/27/2023 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $439,181.38 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 640 W NORD ST COMPTON, CA

90222 A.P.N.: 6152-017-041 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’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 holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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 (800) 758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site www.Xome.com,

using the file number assigned to this case 22-27865. 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. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: 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 (800) 758-8052, or visit this internet website www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-27865 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.

Date: 03/24/2023

Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1600 South Douglass Road, Suite 140 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (800) 758-8052 or www.Xome.com for NONSALE information: 888-3131969 Tai Alailima, Director SchId:89420 AdId:29988 CustId:670

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Carolyn Marie Finnerson CASE NO. 23STPB01929

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Carolyn Marie Finnerson

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Alisha Marche Finnerson in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Alisha Marche Finnerson 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 full 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 on May 17, 2023 at 8:30 in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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 (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: Joseph McHugh (SBN 128665) 2600 W. Olive Avenue, 5th Floor Burbank, CA 91505, Telephone: (818) 241-4238

4/5, 4/12, 4/19/23

CNS-3685732#

THE COMPTON BULLETIN

SchId:89452 AdId:29999 CustId:61

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

VERNIECE YOUNG AKA GEORGIA VERNIECE YOUNG

CASE NO. TP002437

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of VERNIECE YOUNG AKA GEORGIA VERNIECE YOUNG.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARTI GERARDI 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:

05/04/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 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

BYRON R. LANE - SBN 132625, LANE LAW GROUP, INC. 28924 S. WESTERN AVENUE, SUITE 206 RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA 90275

4/5, 4/12, 4/19/23

CNS-3685902# THE COMPTON BULLETIN

SchId:89465 AdId:30003 CustId:61

T.S. No. 19-58162 APN: 6179006-039 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/3/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: DAVID

P. CARTZNES, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 10/11/2006, as Instrument No. 06-2257168, The subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded as Instrument 20150024075 and recorded on 1/8/2015, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:5/4/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $599,337.51 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: 709 AND 711 EAST COCOA STREET COMPTON, CA 90221 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 6179-006-039 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. NO-

TICE 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 19-58162. 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 website tracker.auction.com/ sb1079, using the file number assigned to this case 19-58162 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: 3/30/2023 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 www.auction.com

Michael Busby, Trustee Sale OfficerThis 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 bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation EPP 36897 Pub Dates 04/05, 04/12, 04/19/2023

SchId:89493 AdId:30013 CustId:108

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

TS No. CA-18-847532-NJ Order No.: 180606263-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/7/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or feder-

al 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 accrued 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ALMENTEEN GIVENS, A WIDOW Recorded: 8/14/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1795498 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/30/2023 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 accrued balance and other charges: $485,926.44

The purported property address is: 506 WEST CHERRY STREET, COMPTON, CA 90222 Assessor's Parcel No. : 6153-014-016 Legal

Description: LOTS 13 AND 14, IN BLOCK "K", TRACT 4469, IN THE CITY OF COMPTON, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON MAP FILED IN BOOK 48, PAGE 22 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit "A" as attached hereto. 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 postpone-

ments 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-18-847532-NJ. 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 916939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18847532-NJ 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 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled

only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee'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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

TS No.: CA-18-847532-NJ IDSPub #0184990 4/12/2023 4/19/2023 4/26/2023

SchId:89495 AdId:30014 CustId:608

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EVELYN MARIE O'QUINN

Case No. 23STPB03236

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EVELYN MARIE O'QUINN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Hilda O'Quinn in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Hilda O'Quinn 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 April 28, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 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: RODNEY GOULD ESQ

SBN 219234

LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY GOULD 14827 VENTURA BLVD

STE 210

SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403

CN995550 O'QUINN Apr 5,12,19, 2023

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T.S. No. 17-48982 APN: 6176008-036 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/13/2007. 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: ARACELY MARTINEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP fka Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 12/7/2007, as Instrument No. 20072687815, of

Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:5/3/2023 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: $450,848.57 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: 1019 E ARLINGTON ST COMPTON, California 90221 Described as follows: THE NORTHWESTERLY

HALF OF LOT 19 IN BLOCK “C” OF TRACT NO. 4827, IN THE CITY OF COMPTON, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 54, PAGES 25 AND 26 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. A.P.N #.: 6176-008-036

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. NO-

TICE 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 17-48982. 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 In-

ternet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NO-

TICE 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) 2667512, or visit this internet website www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 17-48982 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: 3/31/2023

ZBS Law, LLP fka Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, 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 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 bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 36910 Pub Dates 04/12, 04/19, 04/26/2023

SchId:89503 AdId:30017 CustId:108

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIA DE JESUS JUAREZ VAZQUEZ, aka MARIA JUAREZ VASQUEZ

CASE NO. 21STPB09052

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARIA DE JESUS JUAREZ VAZQUEZ, aka MARIA JUAREZ VASQUEZ

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GONZALO MORALES JUAREZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GONZALO MORALES JUAREZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests author-

ity 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 MAY 2, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept.: “11” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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 formal 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.

PAUL D. VELASCO, ESQ., SB# 192421

Attorney for Petitioner VELASCO LAW GROUP, APC

333 W. Broadway, Suite 100 Long Beach, CA 90802

PNSB# 107369

Published in: Compton Bulletin

Pub Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 2023

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

PEGGY LUCILLE ROBINSON

CASE NO. 23STPB03346

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that YOLANDE LOVEDELANEY 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:

05/03/23 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

ELISE M. MITCHELL - SBN

167971

LAW OFFICES OF ELISE M. MITCHELL , P.C.

320 SOUTH THIRD ST., STE. 101 SAN JOSE CA 95112

4/12, 4/19, 4/26/23

CNS-3686452# THE COMPTON BULLETIN

SchId:89528 AdId:30025 CustId:61

Request for Proposal (RFP)

CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES

The proposal received from prospective vendors shall include once a week sweeping of all Cityowned paved streets, street medians, culdesacs, street center lines and traffic signal islands, striped medians, intersections, crossgutters,

alleys, and public parking lots. Services shall include furnishing of all labor, equipment, tools, fuel, materials, insurance, supervision, waste recycling/disposal and all other item incidentals to performing municipal street sweeping services.

Responses to this Request for Proposals must be received at the address below no later than May 4, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.

CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES

Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk City of Compton

205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, California 90220

The full Request for Proposal can be obtained on the City of Compton website at www.comptoncity.org (search RFP) or by calling Public Works Street Maintenance Department at 310-605-5691.

Publish Dates: 04/12/2023

04/19/2023

04/26/2023

05/03/2023

SchId:89559 AdId:30036 CustId:70

Request for Proposal (RFP)

CITYWIDE ILLEGAL DUMPING CLEANUP, REMOVAL, AND HAUL AWAY SERVICES

The City of Compton Public Works Department is soliciting Request for Proposals (RFPs) from qualified cleanup and removal service contractors to perform cleanup, removal and haul away services citywide.

Responses to this Request for Proposals must be received at the address below no later than May 4, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.

CITYWIDE ILLEGAL DUMPING CLEANUP, REMOVAL, AND HAUL AWAY SERVICES

Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk City of Compton 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, California 90220

The full Request for Proposal can be obtained on the City of Compton website at www.comptoncity.org (search RFP) or by calling Public Works Street Maintenance Department at 310-605-5691.

Publish Dates: April 12, 2023

April 19, 2023

April 26, 2023

May 03, 2023

SchId:89584 AdId:30044 CustId:70

City of Compton

Request for Proposal (RFP)

CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

The City is seeking qualified firms to provide annual maintenance of trees as part of the City of Compton’s urban forestry program. Firms will provide the cost for tree trimming, removal, planting, cleanup/ disposal, root pruning/root barrier, tree inventory by species, recommended schedule tree care, and emergency oncall services citywide

Responses to this Request for Proposals must be received at the address below no later than May 4, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.

CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk City of Compton 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, California 90220

The full RFP can be accessed by going to the City of Compton website www.comptoncity.org (search: RFP) or by contacting the City of Compton Public Works Street Maintenance Department at 310605.5691

Publish Dates: 04/12/2023

04/19/2023

04/26/2023

05/03/2023

SchId:89588 AdId:30045 CustId:70

T.S. No.: 22-28002 A.P.N.: 6183024-020 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/23/2009. 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.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: TAMIKA

D POWELL BRANCH, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 2/9/2009 as Instrument No.

20090174379 in book , page Loan

Modification recorded on 9/02/2022 as Instrument No. 20220873990 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Described as follows: AS FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST Date of Sale: 5/11/2023 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:

$372,707.07 (Estimated) Street

Address or other common designation of real property: 209 SOUTH ESSEY AVENUE COMPTON, CA 90221 A.P.N.: 6183-024-020 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’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 holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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 (800) 758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-28002. 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. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: 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 (800) 758-8052, or visit this internet website www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-28002 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. Date: 04/06/2023

Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1600 South Douglass Road, Suite 140 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (800) 758-8052 or www.Xome.com for NONSALE information: 888-3131969 Tai Alailima, Director

SchId:89591 AdId:30046 CustId:670

Request for Proposal (RFP)

CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING

SERVICES

The proposal received from prospective vendors shall include once a week sweeping of all Cityowned paved streets, street medians, culdesacs, street center lines and traffic signal islands, striped medians, intersections, crossgutters, alleys, and public parking lots. Services shall include furnishing of all labor, equipment, tools, fuel, materials, insurance, supervision, waste recycling/disposal and all other item incidentals to performing municipal street sweeping services.

Responses to this Request for Proposals must be received at the address below no later than May 4, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.

CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING

SERVICES

Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk

City of Compton

205 South Willowbrook Avenue

Compton, California 90220

The full Request for Proposal can be obtained on the City of Compton website at www.comptoncity.org (search RFP) or by calling Public Works Street Maintenance Department at 310-605-5691.

Publish Dates: 04/12/2023

04/19/2023

04/26/2023

05/03/2023

SchId:89595 AdId:30047 CustId:70

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DOLORES

VANN BOSWELL aka DOLORES BOSWELL aka DELORES VANN BOSWELL

Case No. 23STPB02436

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DOLORES VANN BOSWELL aka DOLORES BOSWELL aka DELORES VANN BOSWELL

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Christopher A. Bury, CourtAppointed Counsel for Linda Joyce Boswell in LASC Case No. 22STPB10830 in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Wendy R. Hatch and Leah A. Mccue 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 May 2, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 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:

CHRISTOPHER A BURY ESQ

SBN 117796

LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTOPHER A BURY

1443 E WASHINGTON BLVD

STE 244 PASADENA CA 91104-2650

CN995601 BOSWELL Apr 12,19,26, 2023

SchId:89599 AdId:30048 CustId:65

Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 23LBCP00101

To All Interested Persons: ADRIENNE BLANCA JACKSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

1 PRESENT NAME:

ADRIENNE BLANCA JACKSON

PROPOSED NAME: JUPITER VENUS RUSSO

The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice Of Hearing

Date: 5/9/2023 Time: 8:30am Dept. 26. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, 275 Magnolia Ave.,1st Floor,Long Beach, CA 90802. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county:

Ventura

Date: 3/24/2023

David W. Slayton Superior Court of California

SchId:89602 AdId:30049 CustId:2179

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Trustee Sale No. 137091 Title No. 95518937 Space above for Recorder's use only YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/01/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA-

NATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/04/2023 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/08/2006, as Instrument No. 06 0292012 and Judgment recorded 11/29/2022 by Instrument No. 20221112938 which reestablishes this loan as a valid and enforecable Deed of Trust, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Bernard E. Germani and Darlene H. Germani, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 - Vineyard Ballroom. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST and ATTACHED EXHIBIT A. APN 4072-003-004 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS GUARANTEE IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 33, OF TRACT NO. 17010, IN THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 421, PAGES 31 TO 35 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT ALL OIL, GAS, OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS, IN UNDER, AND/OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED FROM A DEPTH BELOW 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR ANY PART THEREOF, BUT PROVIDED FURTHER THAT SUCH RESERVATION SHALL NOT ENTITLE THE GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS TO ANY USE OF OR RIGHTS IN OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM THE BODGER REALTY COMPANY, A CORPORATION, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 21, 1951, IN BOOK 37259, PAGE 399, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. Assessor's Parcel Number: 4072-003-004 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14410 Doty Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trust-

ee 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: $416,904.52

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 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:04/11/2023 THE MORTGAGE

LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/ Authorized Signature 27368 Via Industria, STE. 201, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION

PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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 (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site – www.Auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 137091. 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 (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale, or visit this internet website www.auction.com or https:// tracker.auction.com/sb1079/ for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case Ts# 137091 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. AFN4781155 04/14/2023, 04/21/2023, 04/28/2023

SchId:89610 AdId:30053 CustId:64

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Trustee Sale No. 137091 Title No. 95518937 Space above for Recorder's use only YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/01/2006. 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. On 05/04/2023 at 9:00

AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/08/2006, as Instrument No. 06 0292012 and Judgment recorded 11/29/2022 by Instrument No. 20221112938 which reestablishes this loan as a valid and enforecable Deed of Trust, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Bernard E. Germani and Darlene H. Germani, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 - Vineyard Ballroom. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST

and ATTACHED EXHIBIT A. APN 4072-003-004 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS GUARANTEE IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 33, OF TRACT NO. 17010, IN THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 421, PAGES 31 TO 35 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT ALL OIL, GAS, OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS, IN UNDER, AND/OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED FROM A DEPTH BELOW 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR ANY PART THEREOF, BUT PROVIDED FURTHER THAT SUCH RESERVATION SHALL NOT ENTITLE THE GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS TO ANY USE OF OR RIGHTS IN OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM THE BODGER REALTY COMPANY, A CORPORATION, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 21, 1951, IN BOOK 37259, PAGE 399, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. Assessor's Parcel Number: 4072-003-004 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14410 Doty Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of 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: $416,904.52

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 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:04/11/2023 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM,

TIAL 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 (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site – www.Auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 137091. 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 (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale, or visit this internet website www.auction.com or https:// tracker.auction.com/sb1079/ for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case Ts# 137091 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. AFN4781155 04/14/2023, 04/21/2023, 04/28/2023

SchId:89636 AdId:30062 CustId:64

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

T.S. No.: 22-0049 Loan No.: *******653 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/17/2009 AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW. 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 payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States (payable to Attorney Lender Services, Inc.) 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: JOEL CRUZ AND MARIA CRUZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND EUGENIO CRUZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY ALL AS JOINT TENANTS Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Recorded 09/23/2009 as Instrument No. 20091448634 in book --, at page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date of Sale: 05/09/2023 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $306,414.07 estimated - as of date of first publication of this Notice of Sale The purported property address is: 2281-2283 GRANADA AVENUE LONG BEACH, CA 90815 A.P.N.: 7223-005-022 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 wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property 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 Trustee's 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. 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 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. If the sale occurs after 1/1/2021, the sale may not be final until either 15 or 45 days after the sale date - see Notice to Tenant. Further, no TDUS can be issued until the sale is final. Your bid is subject to being over bid by the Tenant or "eligible bidder" after the sale and if your bid is over bid, your only remedy is to the refund of your actual bid amount without interest or payment of any other costs, expenses or funds of any kind or nature incurred by the initial successor bidder. 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) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet website www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, 22-0049 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 www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-0049 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. Date: 04/07/2023 ATTOR-

NEY LENDER SERVICES, INC.

KAREN TALAFUS, ASSISTANT

SECRETARY 5120 E. La Palma Avenue, #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Phone: 714-695-6637 This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NPP0433666

To: LONG BEACH CALIFORNIAN 04/19/2023, 04/26/2023, 05/03/2023

SchId:89642 AdId:30065 CustId:68

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EVELYN DENISE SMITH

Case No. 22STPB12335

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Richard Brice 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 May 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 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:

LARRY D LEWELLYN ESQ

SBN 141687

LAW OFFICES OF LARRY D LEWELLYN

2305 TORRANCE BLVD

TORRANCE CA 90501

CN995913 SMITH Apr 19,26, May 3, 2023

SchId:89652 AdId:30069 CustId:65

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Compton, California (the “City”) will hold a public hearing at 5:55 p.m. on May 9, 2023, in the City Council Chambers located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, at which time it will consider public comments concerning the proposed changes to the Master Fee Schedule.

Members of the public may attend this meeting in person, observe this meeting via local Compton Channel 36, or via city website streaming services at www.comptoncity.org, If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 605-5530 or email contactcityclerk@comptoncity.org prior to the meeting for assistance.

If you have any questions, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (310) 605-5585.

Dated: April 11, 2023 CITY OF COMPTON

By: Vernell McDaniel

SchId:89655 AdId:30070 CustId:70

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RENITA SMITH

Case No. 23STPB03835

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Richard Brice 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 May 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 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: LARRY D LEWELLYN ESQ SBN 141687 LAW OFFICES OF LARRY D LEWELLYN 2305 TORRANCE BLVD TORRANCE CA 90501 CN995914 SMITH Apr 19,26, May 3, 2023

SchId:89656 AdId:30071 CustId:65

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(UCC Sec. 6105)

Escrow No. 23036-HY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: NATALIO MONTENEGRO, 9063 GALLATIN RD, DOWNEY, CA 90240

Doing Business as: MAYTAG COIN LAUNDRY

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are:

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: ALEXIS ANTONIO VILLA TOVAR, LEONARDO ESPARZA AND RAYMUNDO ESPARZA, 6613 ORCHARD AVE, BELL, CA 90201

The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, MACHINERY, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, SUPPLIES, TELEPHONE NUMBERS and are located at: 1040 N. LA BREA AVE, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: NEW CENTURY ESCROW, INC, 500 S. KRAEMER BLVD STE 275, BREA CA 92821 and the anticipated sale date is MAY 5, 2023

The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: NEW CENTURY ESCROW, INC, 500 S. KRAEMER BLVD STE 275, BREA CA 92821 and the last day for filing claims shall be MAY 4, 2023, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

Dated: 3/30/23

BUYERS: ALEXIS ANTONIO VILLA TOVAR, LEONARDO ESPARZA AND RAYMUNDO ESPARZA 1616688-PP INGLEWOOD TRIBUNE 4/19/23

SchId:89659 AdId:30072 CustId:628

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF OBIE LEE PRICE

Case No. 23STPB03991

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons

who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of OBIE LEE PRICE

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Janine K. Price in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Janine K. Price 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 May 18, 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:

RODNEY GOULD ESQ SBN 219234 LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY GOULD 14827 VENTURA BLVD STE 210 SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403 CN996020 PRICE Apr 19,26, May 3, 2023

SchId:89660 AdId:30073 CustId:65

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ makes for a passing grade

By Bob Garver

Let me begin by saying that I did not go into “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” familiar with the source material. I certainly knew “of” the famous tabletop game and that it takes place in a world of wizards and magic, but I only knew the broadest of strokes. If more education on the game would have helped me enjoy the movie more, then I’m sorry I didn’t do my homework. Then again, I see and enjoy movies based on unfamiliar source material all the time.

I’VE never once bought a Marvel comic, and even with the MCU’s more subpar efforts, I usually feel that they do a good job establishing the characters and their worlds. But I spent almost all of “Honor Among Thieves” feeling left in the dust by all the fantasy creatures, spells, and rules. That feeling, combined with derivative characters and unfunny humor, made the movie a slog.

We first meet Edgin (Chris Pine) and Holga (Michelle Rodriguez) in prison, which explains the “Dungeons” portion of the title. They go to a parole hearing, where Edgin fills us in on backstory as he nervously awaits a specific board member. He used to be a professional peacekeeper until he started turning to light thievery to support his wife and daughter.

His wife was killed, so he turned to heavy thievery along

with Holga, aspiring sorcerer Simon (Justice Smith), and con artist Forge (Hugh Grant). The team did a risky job for witch Sofina (Daisy Head), that led to Edgin and Holga’s capture, though Forge was able to escape, promising to take care of Edgin’s daughter Kira (Chloe Coleman). The conclusion of the hearing does admittedly make for a funny gag.

Edgin and Holga reunite with Forge, now a powerful lord that basically rules the kingdom. He kept his word about protecting Kira, but has otherwise turned on his old friends, joining forces with Sofina for an upcoming scheme to create an

army of the undead. Sofina tries to have Edgin and Holga eliminated, but they escape and start working on a counter-scheme to get Kira back, along with a relic that can bring back Edgin’s wife.

Edgin and Holga’s scheme requires more members on the team. Simon can do a scant little magic, which barely rises above the level of parlor tricks. Doric (Sophia Lillis) can transform into any animal, and single-handedly carries the best action sequence of the movie. Xenk (Regè-Jean Page) is a mighty, benevolent warrior that Edgin doesn’t trust.

The movie doesn’t want to

admit it, but with these three on the team, the movie barely needs Edgin and Holga. Actually, the movie doesn’t need anyone besides Doric. This movie could have been called “Doric & Dragons” and things probably would have been wrapped up much more efficiently.

The team goes through adventures where they encounter various creatures and deal with a series of obstacles and enchantments. The film falls into the trap that many fantasies do, where everything is magic, so the rules and stakes aren’t clearly defined. There are several points where the team is faced with a challenge and Edgin will

ask, “Is there a spell for that?” We don’t know magic, so the answer is strictly at the mercy of the movie’s writers (or the game’s creators).

“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” is a perfectly average fantasy movie, dragged below average by bland characters (the ones with useful skills have no personality, and vice versa) and painful humor (especially with Simon, Justice Smith is a specialist at the sort of forced awkwardness that plagues many a movie of this era). It doesn’t make me want to take up the game or see any more movies in this series.

We’re getting a new “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie in a few weeks, hopefully that will be a better movie about supposedly-loveable thieves where the self-appointed leader is an unremarkable smooth-talker played by a guy named Chris.

Grade: C-

“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” is rated PG-13 for fantasy action/violence and some language. Its running time is 134 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.

Justice Smith plays Simon, Chris Pine plays Edgin, Sophia Lillis plays Doric and Michelle Rodriguez plays Holga in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves from Paramount Pictures.

Rege Jean Page plays Xenk, Michelle Rodriguez plays Holga, Chris Pine plays Edgin, Sophia Lillis plays Doric and Justice Smith plays Simon in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves from Paramount Pictures and eOne.