The Compton Bulletin

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023

COMPTON STUDENTS RETURN

BACK SCHOOL

Compton’s exceptional student scholars have returned to CUSD’s award-winning schools. The 2023/24 school year is officially in session. More than 18,000 students attending 36 elementary, middle, and high schools were received by enthusiastic principals, cheering teachers, and school administrators at the school gates and in the halls and classrooms.

PARENTS dropped off young students in the morning and gave them hugs, sending them through

the gates and off to classes, while many of the older students greeted and embraced their friends, reunited after the summer break.

Many of the district schools literally rolled out the red carpets for both new and returning students. Some held special opening events, including marching bands and cheerleaders welcoming the kids back onto campus.

Scholars were also met with music and DJs, balloon arches, welcome-back banners, music, and greeters such as football team

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Friday night lights are back!

Students from Compton Unified School District returned back to the classroom on Aug. 17. A day later on Aug. 18, the district school’s were competing on the football field in CIF-Southern Section action. Centennial High School played host to rival Dominguez High School, while Compton High School took on Dymally. The Tarbabes fell to Dymally, 26-10. In the matchup between Centennial and Dominguez, the Dons came away victorious with a 56-6 win.

Lynwood Unified School District kicks off new year with a big splash

THE DISTRICT RECEIVES $24.5 MILLION IN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GRANT FUNDING

LYNWOOD, CA – Lynwood Unified School District launched the 2023-24 school year on Aug 16, marked by anticipation and optimism and bolstered by a $24.5 million state grant awarded in May to pro-

vide social-emotional services and community resources to students across 16 schools over the next five years. Through the California Department of Education’s Community Schools

Partnership Program grant, the District this year will implement a “whole-child” school improvement strategy, extending learning time and opportunities, providing

Centennial High School hosted Dominguez High School in a varsity football game played on Aug. 18, 2023.

Dominguez running back John Williams rushes for a first down against Centennial High School on Aug. 18, 2023.

Photos courtesy of the Compton Unified School District

Photos courtesy of the Compton Unified School District

Cesar Chavez Middle School students reunite during Lynwood Unified School District’s first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 16. CCMS is one of 16 schools across the district that will implement student support strategies as a community school starting this year.

Compton Sharks take on Golden Oldies Cricket Club

By Dennis J. Freeman

COMPTON – Saturday, Aug. 12 was a big deal for the Compton Sharks. The Compton youth cricket team got the opportunity of a lifetime when they took on the Hollywood Golden Oldies Cricket Club at the Dodgers Dreamfield Complex at Gonzales Park.

THE inter-age matchup between the two cricket clubs was set up by the Southern California Junior Cricket Academy and the City of Compton.

Mustafa Khan. president & CEO of Southern California Junior Cricket Academy, was

responsible for bringing cricket to Compton 27 years ago. Khan said he introduced the sport of cricket to the youths of Compton as a way to deter them away from gang activity.

“In 1996, I originally brought youth cricket to Compton as an alternative to gang involvement, to connect our inner-city kids with national & international friendships that could last a lifetime, to help level the playing field of life through travel & international cultural exchanges offered through the sport of cricket,” Khan said.

He added, “David Sentance and I established Southern California Junior Cricket Academy in Compton in 2015, which remains to be the first and only inner-city youth cricket program in Southern California.”

The Compton Sharks play

in the North American Cricket League but operate under the umbrella of the Southern California Junior Cricket Academy. Khan said there are as many as 38 individuals on the team. The matchup against the Hollywood Golden Oldies Cricket Club was

enough to bring out member of the Compton City Council to watch the showdown.

“This to me is wonderful,” Compton Mayor Emma Sharif said. “It actually allows our students to experience something different besides basketball and football. And it really

opens up an opportunity for them to learn other types of sports. When they brought cricket in, I was excited about it because I knew that this was something that our kid was not familiar with. We wanted to make sure they get the exposure.”

Should universities share athletics revenue with players? California bill sparks backlash

By Ryan Loyola

For four years, Stanford student Liam Anderson has gone to what he calls his “fulltime job.” He puts on his uniform, laces up his shoes and just runs. As captain of the Stanford track and field team, the public policy major has put in 20 to 40 hours of running, conditioning and physical therapy each week — a pace he’ll continue when he returns to campus this fall to pursue his master’s degree.

It’s a lot of time away from academics, with little financial reward, which is partly why Anderson has been supporting and advising California lawmakers on new legislation that could dramatically alter college athletes’ compensation.

“This is the only labor market where the primary labor input — the players — receive essentially zero compensation from their employers,” Anderson said. “It is very difficult on a philosophical level to argue that these players do not deserve some form of compen-

sation. To say a scholarship is enough is laughable.”

Assembly Bill 252, or the College Athlete Protection Act, would require California colleges to put some of their sports revenue into a fund that would pay student athletes when they complete their degrees. Athletes could earn as much as $25,000 for each year they participate in their sport.

But the bill has been controversial. Last week, its author, Assemblymember Chris Holden, put it on hold until next year after opponents — including the University of California, California State University and Team USA — argued it would further prioritize men’s basketball and football, causing campuses with tight athletic budgets to divert resources away from less lucrative sports. The NCAA has also opposed it.

Supporters say the first-inthe-nation bill, which the state Senate could take up again as early as January, bolsters athletes’ rights by giving them a cut of the revenue they gener-

ate. It’s the latest flashpoint in the debate over student athlete compensation, in which California has played a leading role. As written, the bill would also require colleges to comply with a variety of health and safety standards, including paying all out-of-pocket health care costs for athletes injured on the field, and providing players with financial and life skills training. Sports agents seeking to represent student athletes would need to be certified by the state. A

21-member panel appointed by the Legislature and governor, with seats set aside for former college athletes, would oversee compliance.

The degree completion fund, however, has drawn the most attention since it would be a further blow to the amateurism model in college sports. California already catalyzed change within the NCAA when it allowed student athletes to make money off their name, image and likeness. NCAA policy now per-

mits athletes to sign endorsement deals, but that money comes from private sponsors rather than the universities themselves. Athletes receiving it would be eligible for the degree completion funds, too.

Combined, California’s 26 Division I schools earned $1.2 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education. That includes media contracts, ticket sales, investment interest income, student activity fees and alumni contributions.

“Revenue is being generated. There are TV rights that are being negotiated for someone to make a lot of money, and it is not the student athlete,” said Holden, a Pasadena Democrat who played college basketball for San Diego State from 1978 to 1982.

“This is an opportunity to really recognize the kind of sacrifices that many of these athletes put on the line on behalf of universities and the NCAA, institutions that make billions of dollars,” Holden added.

Elise Byun, a UC Berkeley gymnast, says she supports compensation for student athletes but worries a proposal currently before lawmakers would shortchange Olympic sports. Photo by Semantha Norris, CalMatters

Harlem Lacrosse-Los Angeles brings inclusive program to Compton High School

By Larry Buford

Harlem Lacrosse-Los Angeles (HL-LA) is primarily a school-based, wrap around program in collaboration with the Compton Unified School District (CUSD). Schoolbased girl and boy team programs at Walton Middle School, and Davis Middle School, feed into the Compton High School program, which has a sanctioned girl team and boy team.

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Director Ciji Henderson says, “[HL-LA] partners with CUSD where the majority of our yearround programming takes place in CUSD classrooms, lunchrooms, hallways, and fields. It is only fitting and most importantly, valuable that our summer programming remains local. Valuing our local landscapes increases our participants’ agency and pride in their own community.”

HL-LA offers four different seasons a year: fall, winter, spring and summer. All (except summer) are 10-week long seasons where students practice two to four times a week and a game a week during the fall and spring. In the summer, they offer two camps, one of which kicked off the 2023 summer when staff and volunteers took 75 rising CUSD 7th-12th graders on a four-day immersive lacrosse camp outing hosted at The Thacher School – an elite boarding school in Ojai, California.

Participants enjoyed the beautiful scenic grounds of Thacher. Highlights included hiking, swimming, sunset and glow lax, a Juneteenth celebration, and of course the infamous studentstaff lacrosse games. Age appropriate SEL (Social Emotional Learning) activities were centered on leadership and personal development

creating an experience that bonded players from our six different programs – designed to build up the HL-LA family.

The four-week local summer day camp hosted at Enterprise Park in Compton included intentional unique experiences that focused on improved lacrosse development, academic enrichment, social emotional learning with the emphasis of building healthy relationships with peers, family, and

community members.

Compton High School Girls Coach, Christine Page noted: “We have had an incredible four weeks of summer day camp for the High School girls’ program in Harlem Lacrosse LA. The four weeks of summer day camp consisted of daily lacrosse and fitness training, learning and field trips. As a team we were able to provide more in-depth lacrosse instruction; strategically planned social-

emotional activities focusing on the importance of teamwork, communication, and self-reflection; postsecondary workshops learning about college and career options; and weekly field trips. This was a summer of growth and connection, and I am excited to use this momentum as we continue to program into the new school year.” Another summer highlight: HL-LA middle

school boys visited San Diego to enjoy the Men’s World Lacrosse Championships. Participants of course got a chance to witness some of the world’s best lacrosse players compete against each other, but the students also enjoyed time at the beach, touring some of San Diego’s college campuses, and spending quality time with their teammates and coaches to further strengthen team culture. The hope is that student-athletes take away an even deeper love of the game and their team, while also giving them a chance to imagine what their future could look like in lacrosse or college opportunities!

Compton High School Boys Coach, Keith Parkman II said, “This summer, Day Camp was essential to the growth of community within our High School Boys program. Working with each other four days a week for six hours a day allowed us to grow athletically through uninterrupted lacrosse/ athletic training. Our team is on the rise and Summer 2023 will be remembered as one of the pivotal points in [HLLA] High School Boys growth towards success.”

Members of the HL-LA Middle School Boys’ team posing with Team Mexico’s world-class lacrosse team at the 2023 World Games in San Diego, California.

Members of the Harlem Lacrosse Girls’ National Team.

Short of Breath? It Could Be Interstitial Lung Disease

ACROSS

1. *Medical school entry requirement, acr.

5. *Atlas image

8. Hula dancer’s necklace

11. German money

12. Ready for picking

13. Nerd

15. Like many Brothers Grimm stories

16. Month of Purim

17. *Some exams

18. *Laptop and books container 20. Fastens a fly 21. Licorice-like herb 22. *Teacher’s favorite 23. Like hot lava 26. Cassava, pl. 30. Chapter in history

31. Deadly 34. DEA agent 35. Second person singular past of “do,” archaic 37. Greet, to a dog 38. Be in harmony

39. Inwardly 40. Opposite of pluralism 42. Even, to a poet 43. *Academic planners 45. *High predecessor 47. Passé 48. Barnyard honker 50. Rooftop contraption 52. *Meal container 55. Emerald or aquamarine, chemically speaking

Trans-Siberian Railroad city 57. Venus de Milo’s are missing 59. *Plural of #51 Down

Comments from prompt box 61. Do like Ella Fitzgerald

*PE in school

1. Actress Ryan

2. Larry David’s “____ Your Enthusiasm”

3. Bizet’s “Habanera,” e.g. 4. Tabby’s

SOLUTION

(StatePoint) It is estimated that about 250,000 Americans are living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and scleroderma associated ILD, two types of interstitial lung disease (ILD) that can make breathing difficult.

DURING

September, which is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, the American Lung Association, with support from Boehringer Ingelheim, is providing support and resources to those impacted by ILD. As part of the educational campaign, they are sharing these important facts and insights:

What is ILD? Interstitial lung disease is an umbrella term used for a large group of diseases that cause scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. The scarring causes stiffness that makes it difficult to breathe and get oxygen to the bloodstream. Lung damage from ILDs is often irreversible and gets worse over time, however treatment is available to help relieve symptoms.

Who is at risk? While anyone can get interstitial lung disease, many things can increase the risk of ILD or even cause it, including genetics and certain medications or medical

treatments, like radiation or chemotherapy. Smoking can not only cause ILDs, but can make the condition much worse, which is why anyone diagnosed is strongly encouraged to quit. Additionally, people with autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma -- also called systemic sclerosis -- are at an increased risk of developing an ILD. Unfortunately, in the case of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the cause is unknown.

What are the symptoms of ILD? The most common symptom of all ILDs is shortness of breath. This is often accompanied by a dry cough, chest discomfort, fatigue and occasionally, weight loss.

How is ILD diagnosed? Healthcare providers test for ILD through a chest X-ray or CT scan. A lung function test may be used to measure total lung capacity, which may have deteriorated due to the ILD. In more serious cases, and to diagnose a specific type of ILD, more invasive procedures may be needed, such as a lung biopsy or bronchoscopy, which employs a small camera located at the end of a flexible tube that takes photos and collects tissue samples of the air passages.

How can ILD be managed? It is recommended that patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis stay active and eat well. They may

also be encouraged to use oxygen therapy as prescribed to help manage their condition. In some cases, the condition can be slowed by certain medications, and occasionally, people with IPF will be recommended for lung transplant.

Where can patients find support? Two new educational webcasts -“Newly Diagnosed with ILD” and “Living with ILD” -- will provide education, resources and support to patients and their loved ones. Both webcasts will feature a healthcare provider and patient, and will be made available on-demand after the live showing. Critical resources can also be found through the American Lung Association’s Patient & Caregiver Network, a nationwide patient-centric community that connects people living with lung diseases like ILD with critical support, education and access to emerging research like clinical trials. Join for free at Lung.org/pcn. To learn more, call the Lung HelpLine at 800-LUNGUSA or visit Lung.org.

Understanding ILD and getting support is critical in helping patients breathe easier. Not only is diagnosis essential to disease treatment and management, connecting with others walking in the same shoes can be an invaluable source of support and practical help.

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CSU Dominguez Hills receives $1 Million STEM grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security

California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has been awarded a portion of an $8.9 million Scientific Leadership Award grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. CSUDH was one of eight Minority Serving Institutions nationally to be included in the grant, and joined CSU Northridge as one of only two in California.

CSUDH will receive $1 million over the five-year length of the grant for their program Securing the Future of Los Angeles: CSUDH Homeland Security Initiative, which will launch the Homeland Security Initiative at CSUDH. The initiative aims to build the university’s capacity in interdisciplinary research, education, and workforce development for Homeland Security Enterprises (HSE). The initiative has three major goals:

1. To recruit and support students towards completing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or Homeland Security-related degrees

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integrated student support, and collaborating with families and the community to elevate student success. The campuses join Lynwood High, which has been a Community School since 2019.

“We are so proud to enter the new school year as a Community Schools District as we continue to improve educational opportunities for all students,” Lynwood Unified Director of Student Services Maribel Martinez said. “The grant will not only strengthen our ongoing efforts to remove barriers to success, but it will

also enhance our partnerships with families, educators and the community to empower students to thrive.”

During the first day of school, students were greeted by enthusiastic teachers and staff who worked diligently during the summer months to ensure a seamless transition for new students and a warm welcome for returning scholars.

Elementary school students engaged in icebreaker activities, arts and crafts, and friendly interactions with teachers, staff and principals.

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through improved, relevant curricula, experiential learning, and integrated research

2. To build research capacity in HSE topics at CSUDH through supporting innovative, interdisciplinary research projects and funding development

3. To develop a diverse and qualified workforce that is ready for future security challenges, especially in the Los Angeles region Qiyuan Jin, CSUDH assistant professor of public administration and principal investigator for the grant, said: “HSE requires a diverse, competent workforce that specializes in areas such as counterterrorism, border security, cyber security, supply chain management, and

disaster management. This challenge is particularly salient in the L.A. and Southern California region, where we have critical security challenges in areas such as international trade, immigration, and transportation.”

“As a Minority Serving Institution, our university can play a critical role in training a qualified and more diverse homeland security workforce by creating evidence-based education and career pathways from community college to our campus, and also potentially to advanced degrees and then on to successful careers.”

The grant will help CSUDH create new courses and adapt existing coursework to focus on

the STEM-related goals of the project. The university will also partner with local community institutions on the project, including working with community colleges to recruit interested students.

“The Department of Homeland Security firmly believes that STEM innovation allows us to solve the complex challenges of today and make a difference in how we secure and protect our country into the future,” said DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas.

“We are proud to partner with minority serving academic institutions to conduct Homeland Security research and find innovative ways to execute the DHS mission.”

middle schools, students eagerly reunited with friends as they began a new chapter of academic excellence and learned more about campus offerings, including science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), art and several resources for academic success as they prepare to enter high school.

Firebaugh, Lynwood, Pathway and Vista high school students were welcomed with open arms by the campus community as they connected with their classmates after the long summer.

As part of the grant and to ensure their ongoing success,

students will have access to a dedicated team of Community School case managers, social-emotional learning specialists, licensed clinical social workers and certified student support analysts who will partner with families, educators and community agencies to address students’ academic, cognitive, physical, mental and social-emotional needs.

Lynwood Unified will continue to provide students with access to an abundance of academic resources, including dynamic STEM courses, social-emotional learning resources, modern technology,

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students get to know their classmates during the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

dual enrollment opportunities and comprehensive support that encompasses all aspects of learning. “This school year will mark one of many positive changes for the community, and I am eager to see everything we will accomplish together,” Superintendent Gudiel R. Crosthwaite, Ph.D. said. “The influx of resources from the Community Schools grant will open a door of possibilities, empower the District community to foster positive, innovative and creative learning environments, and will inspire a generation of forward-thinking scholars.”

Firebaugh High School cheer students welcomed their peers with music and dance for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Elementary School

By Dennis J. Freeman

For the last two years, I had been walking around in enormous pain in my abdomen area. The pain would come and go. Sometimes it would linger for a week or two, but eventually it would go away.

DURING this time, I saw doctor after doctor about the medical issue I was having.

Yet the best advice I was given in that time span was to watch what I ate. I had to back down from eating popcorn, fruits with seeds, and was to stay away from dairy products. I did what I was asked, and yet the pain persisted.

Throughout this time, I went about job as a reporter and still function in the way I always have. Some days it was impossible to work or do anything as what I was suffering from could be completely unbearable. I had no idea I was walking with a potential time bomb in my abdomen.

It all started with a hernia

God’s saving grace

June, I must have made about five or six trips to the doctor’s office due to the increase abdominal pain and stomach cramping I was having. I was prescribed different medications to take. Nothing worked. I didn’t know what to do.

Finally, in July, my wife and I switched insurance companies. The pain was still there and wouldn’t go away. So finally, I drove myself to the emergency room to get a CT scan to see what was going on. I had previously gone to an urgent care facility, and they recommended that I go to the emergency room to get a CT scan done.

This was Aug. 2. So, after

going through the routine of being seen, I took the CT scan. Within an hour, I was told I would need to go into emergency surgery. Now. There was no debating. There was no time to go and come back. My hernia had somehow got entangled inside of my small intestines. Surgery was imminent.

I remember looking at my wife like, “Whoa! I’m not ready for this!” I must be honest. Yes, I was terrified. I had never had surgery before, and the extent to which I had to have this procedure was truly unnerving. I knew this was serious by the deliberate way my surgeon spoke to me.

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LA CIUDAD DE COMPTON AVISO DE REVISIÓN DE 15-DIAS

BORRADOR DEL REPORTE DE LA EVALUACIÓN DEL DESEMPEÑO ANUAL CONSOLIDADO (CAPER) PARA EL AÑO FISCAL 2021-2022

En conformidad con los reglamentos del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés), el Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Compton ha preparado el borrador del Reporte de la Evaluación del Desempeño Anual Consolidado (CAPER, por sus siglas en inglés) del Programa de Subsidios Globales para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG, por sus siglas en inglés) y Asociación para Inversiones en Vivienda HOME (HOME, por sus siglas en inglés) del Año Fiscal 2021-2022.

issue that I had been living for about seven years. Doctors periodically would evaluate me and tell me my hernia was small enough that I could avoid surgery.

Well, I did until the day I could no longer avoid getting

a procedure done. During this time period of masking behind the pain, I underwent a colonoscopy, which I believed would help relieve this ongoing pain issue.

It did not. It only got worse. So, between May and

$2.3 trillion for Afghanistan and $0 for Black folk

By Oscar Blayton

While listening to National Public Radio the other day, I was stunned to hear a former State Department official say that the United States is spending more than $2 billion a month on the war in Ukraine and that it is anticipated that a certain amount of those funds will be lost to waste, fraud and abuse.

Hearing this figure, I became curious about how much the U.S. government spent on the war in Afghanistan – a war whose outcome Graeme Herd, writing for The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, stated: “constitute[s] a clearcut strategic failure for the U.S. and NATO, when calculated in terms of ‘blood and

treasure’ costs as set against benefits and potential future threats.”

A quick internet search revealed that our country spent $2.3 trillion on the war in Afghanistan, $19 billion of which was lost to waste, fraud and abuse.

Besides having difficulty wrapping my head around how much money was spent –and how much was lost – in a

cause many reputable political scientists have characterized as “American Adventurism in Afghanistan,” I became angry at the members of Congress who refuse to spend any tax dollars at all to help African Americans in our own country recover from the damage caused by centuries of slavery, racial abuse and intentional neglect.

The refusal to repair the damage caused by past and present racial animus and racism is a crime against humanity, just as much as the racial animus and racism itself.

It is an incontrovertible fact that politicians put our money where their interests lie. As a child growing up in the segregated South, I

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El CAPER proporciona una evaluación del desempeño de la ciudad con respecto a las metas establecidas para la vivienda y desarrollo comunitario durante el Año Fiscal 2021-2022, como se delineó en el Plan de Desempeño Anual 2021-2022 previamente adoptado. Este reporte a su vez expone cambios que el Ayuntamiento anticipa llevar a cabo durante los subsecuentes años debido al resultado de la evaluación del desempeño anual del Año Fiscal 2021-2022.

Conforme al Plan de Participación de los Ciudadanos aprobado y con la regla de implementación del Plan Consolidado 24 CFR 91.105, por medio de este aviso se invita al público a la revisión pública y comentarios del CAPER 2021-2022 de la Ciudad. Se requiere que una copia del CAPER esté disponible al público para su revisión y comentarios por un período no menos de quince (15) días. El borrador del CAPER estará disponible para revisión pública a partir del 28 de Agosto de 2023 hasta el 12 de Septiembre de 2023, en los siguientes lugares:

City of Compton Grants Division

205 S. Willowbrook Avenue

Compton, California 90220

City of Compton Clerk’s Office

205 S. Willowbrook Avenue

Compton, California 90220

Biblioteca Pública de Compton

240 W. Compton Boulevard

Compton, California 90220

City of Compton Website

www.comptoncity.org

Individuos que deseen expresar sus puntos de vista concernientes al documento referido anteriormente pueden proporcionar comentarios por escrito a la Ciudad antes de las 5:00 pm el 12 de Septiembre de 2023 en la División de Subsidios del Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Compton, 205 S. Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220. Para obtener más información, llame a la División de Subsidios al (310) 605-5580. El Ayuntamiento tiene como objetivo cumplir en todo con respecto a la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, tal y como se enmendó, la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA) de 1990 y la Ley de Enmienda a ADA del 2008, la Ley de Vivienda Justa, y la Ley de Barreras Arquitecturales. Si usted necesita documentos públicos en un formato accesible, el Ayuntamiento hará lo posible dentro de lo razonable para dar cabida a su petición.

La Ciudad no discrimina ni discriminará por motivos de raza, color, religión (credo), género, edad, origen nacional (ascendencia), discapacidad, estado civil, orientación sexual, estado militar u otro estado de clase protegida en cualquiera de sus actividades y operaciones.

Vernell McDaniel Secretaria de Ciudad

Publicar: el 23 de Agosto de 2023

Allyson Felix and others honored at the Harold and Carole Pump Foundation gala

By Benjamin Verbrugge

The 23rd Annual Harold and Carole Pump Foundation dinner was star-studded. Celebrities and sports icons gathered to raise money for cancer awareness on another successful night for the foundation’s ongoing mission.

THIS year’s event honored Drew Brees, Michael Phelps, John McEnroe, Allyson Felix, and Dan Fleyshman.

“To be honored means that I guess I did something right,” said McEnroe. “The event will help raise some money, and I feel fortunate that hopefully I made some type of impact.”

Hall of Famers and champions across every sport showed their support.

“Harold Pump is a great in-

dividual, and I am glad to support him,” said Buster Douglas. “Meeting all the great people, it’s a good time being in California, and it’s always been a joyful occasion.”

The fight against cancer is a long battle that almost everyone has been affected by in one way or another. It is incredible to see that celebrities value this event and do not take their in-

fluence for granted.

“I am very passionate about making a difference in the communities around me. We are in a position to lend a helping hand. So any time I see someone like

the Pump brothers who are inspired and want to change people’s lives, it is important for me to be able to show up and show my support in any way that I can,” said Prince Jackson.

USC names Jennifer Cohen as new director of athletics

LOS ANGELES – University of Southern California

President Carol L. Folt announced today that Jennifer Cohen, recognized by Sports Illustrated as one of the most powerful, influential, and outstanding women in sports, will serve as the university’s 10th Director of Athletics and the Charles Griffin Cale Director of Athletics’ Chair. Cohen, who will start in Heritage Hall on Tuesday, will lead USC Athletics into one of the most transformative eras in its long and storied history.

With three decades of intercollegiate athletics experience, most recently leading the University of Washington’s athletics department for the past seven years, Cohen is recognized as a fiercely competitive national leader who takes a student-centered approach to building culture and winning the right way. Cohen joined Washington in 1998 as an assistant director of development before moving to the university’s central development office

to focus on fundraising efforts on behalf of the office of undergraduate education. She also spent time with the UW’s regional gifts program before returning to athletics to oversee the department’s major gifts program prior to becoming the director of athletics in 2016. Before arriving at Washington, Cohen held a variety of roles in intercollegiate athletics administration at Pacific Lutheran, the University of Puget Sound, and Texas Tech University.

“Jen is an experienced, engaged, and steadfast leader who takes a student-centered approach in building and running an athletics program. And, she has built a reputation as a fierce competitor who wants to win in every sport the right way,” said President Folt. “We are experiencing an unprecedented transformation in college athletics, and Jen has the strategic vision and experience to lead USC Athletics through this historic time which includes joining America’s premier conference, the

Big Ten, and hosting several venues for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. There has never been a more exciting or important period in the history of USC athletics.”

Recently, Cohen spearheaded the University of Washington’s acceptance into the Big Ten Conference, effective in 2024. Under her leadership, the Husky Athletics programs have flourished, winning 19 Pac-12 championships during her tenure, in-

cluding two in football, as well as men’s soccer, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s rowing, and boasting a softball program that remains one of the strongest in the nation. Several of her coaching hires were named Pac-12 Coaches of the Year, and Cohen, herself, was honored as a finalist for the Sport Business Journal’s Athletic Director of the Year in 2019.

Instrumental in the hirings of football coaches Chris

Peterseon and Kalen DeBoer, Washington Football made three-straight New Year’s Six bowl game appearances during Cohen’s first five years serving as the director of athletics, winning a pair of Pac-12 titles and a trip to the College Football Playoff in 2016. In 2018, the Huskies returned to Pasadena and the Rose Bowl for the first time since 2001 after defeating Utah in the Pac-12 Championship Game. The 2023 UW team is ranked #10 in the Associated Press preseason poll.

Cohen also currently serves as a member of the College Football Playoff Committee and as a member of the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches.

The UW athletics program also achieved unprecedented success in the classroom under Cohen’s leadership. This past year, the university posted its highest-ever, department-wide NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR), with eight of the university’s teams leading the Pac-12 Conference in GSR.

Los Angeles native and 11-time Olympic medalist Allyson Felix was one of the honorees at the 23rd Annual Harold and Carole Pump Foundation dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Aug. 18, 2023.

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and his wife attend the 23rd Annual Harold and Carole Pump Foundation dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Aug. 18, 2023.

Inglewood native and NBA world champion Paul Pierce attends the 23rd Annual Harold and Carole Pump Foundation dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Aug. 18, 2023.

Jennifer Cohen is the new director of athletics for the University of Southern California

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witnessed my parents’ tax dollars being used to build “community” swimming pools that Black children like me were forbidden by law to use. On hot summer days, as I walked past these civic amenities built in part by Black tax dollars, I was made acutely aware of how self-interest drives public spending. This reality was made even more painful by the fact that my state, Virginia, proudly, but falsely, proclaimed itself to be a “Commonwealth” where all the blessings of freedom and prosperity were shared fairly.

So now, I weigh the reality of politicians in my country frantically throwing money at what they perceive to be a problem abroad while withholding funds that could help to eliminate problems crushing Black communities here at home.

It cannot be the case that these politicians don’t know that funding can be used to solve problems in the poorer Black communities of our nation. Multiple studies after multiple studies throughout the decades have provided evidence that many of the problems plaguing Black people in America can be alleviated with the proper application of funding. But the politics of self-interest stand in the way.

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There was no alternative. There was no magic trick inside of a hat. It was surgery or risk…I can’t even finish the sentence. I was given morphine to knock me out. When I woke up, I saw my wife’s face. I saw the tears in her eyes. I was just happy I was able to wake up.

For the next five days I laid in the hospital be not knowing what my future would be. My future, in my mind, was minute-to-minute. I had some incredible nurses who took

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players welcoming freshmen and newcomers to their campuses.

Several CUSD schools held student welcome assem-

The politics of self-interest can most clearly be illustrated by England’s “Slave Compensation Act” of 1837, where the British government agreed to a generous compensation package – not to the formerly enslaved whose labor had been stolen, but to the slave owners for “the loss of their property.”

Reparations to people of color need not necessarily be cash giveaways to individuals. They can be in the form of meaningful community investments. Improving and supporting community infrastructure, including schools, transportation systems, social service programs and financial institutions, would go a long way toward improving lives damaged by past and present racial hostility.

While the problems afflicting communities of color can be alleviated with appropriate funding, politicians with the power to provide that funding either don’t care to alleviate those problems, or they have an interest in continuing our suffering by withholding funding.

I am not saying that the people of Ukraine should not receive our help. But I am saying that Black people here in the United States deserve as much consideration and help

Slave Compensation Act” of 1837, where the British government agreed to a generous compensation package – not to the formerly enslaved whose labor had been stolen, but to the slave owners for “the loss of their property.

as the people of Ukraine. Our determination to aid Ukraine today is reminiscent of this country’s World War II effort. Black men and women were sent overseas to help people abroad when lynchings still were rampant in our own Southland.

In 1942, The Pittsburgh Courier launched the “Double V” campaign to bring attention to the hypocrisy of America sending Black men and women overseas to fight for freedom while they were still being lynched at home. The Double V stood for “Victory at Home” as well as “Victory Abroad.” But even then, racism dictated that Black folks had to take a back seat. So, the slogan had to be phrased as “Victory Abroad and Victory at Home.” Worse still, Victory at Home became a hollow slogan as many Black World War

II veterans who wore their uniforms home at the end of the war were met with violent hostility from Southern whites who were offended by such a sight.

America’s treatment of people of color has been so egregious that the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recently investigated the racial disparities and abuses occurring in the United States. The committee’s report, issued in August 2022, documents many troubling patterns and practices that continue to be carried out by officials of the United States and many of its states to this day.

It is not news that some people in power work continually to stack the deck against people of color in this country. But because of this, we need to focus more keenly on how the resources available to our local, state and federal gov-

ernments should be used to address and eliminate chronic and solvable problems plaguing the most vulnerable members of our society.

It staggers the mind to think about how many problems faced by people of color could have been addressed with the $19 billion lost to waste, fraud and abuse in Afghanistan. Perhaps it’s time for another Double V campaign. America needs to know that it cannot go forward while leaving people of color behind, and it never truly will be a world leader until it treats all people with dignity and respect and shares equally the blessings of freedom and prosperity.

Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia. His earlier commentaries may be found at https://oblayton1. medium.com/

CITY OF COMPTON

NOTICE OF 15-DAY REVIEW PERIOD

DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022

Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Compton has prepared the draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) Fiscal Year (FY). The CAPER provides an assessment of the City’s performance in meeting FY 2021-2022 housing and community development goals as outlined in the previously adopted FY 2021-2022 One-Year Action Plan. Additionally, the CAPER discusses changes the City anticipates making in the upcoming year as a result of the assessment of FY 2021-2022 annual performance.

In compliance with the City’s approved Citizen Participation Plan and the Consolidated Plan implementing regulation 24 CFR 91.105, this notice is hereby given that the City has prepared the CAPER for FY 2021-2022. A copy of the CAPER is required to be made available to the public for review and comment for no less than a fifteen (15) day period. The draft CAPER will be available for public review from August 28, 2023, to September 12, 2023, at the following locations:

care of me during my stay in the hospital. Every morning, my surgeon would pop us and check on me to see how I was progressing.

During my time in the hospital, I went into deep thought about everything: my life, the people I surround myself with, and how important family is. More importantly, God reminded me who He is in my life.

I was humbly reminded that life is precious and the little things like waking up,

taking a shower, or putting on our shoes, we often take for granted.

As I found out, these uncelebrated blessings can be taken away in an instant. I remember the day I was released and being escorted out of the hospital. It must have been most beautiful day I had seen in a long time. Now that I am on the mend and healing, when I take my daily walks, I see the sky and trees a lot different.

I see God’s grace.

City of Compton Grants Division

205 S. Willowbrook Avenue Compton, California 90220

City of Compton Clerk’s Office

205 S. Willowbrook Avenue

Compton, California 90220

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Compton, California 90220

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Individuals wishing to express their views concerning the above-referenced document may provide written comments to the City on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2023, to the City of Compton, Grants Division, 205 S. Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220. For more information, please call the Grants Division at (310) 605-5580. It is the objective of the City to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendment Act of 2008, the Fair Housing Act, and the Architectural Barriers Act in all respects. If you require public documents in an accessible format, the City will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

blies and a few passed out school supplies. After all the special greetings and ceremonies, it was back to class and school was in session, as

teachers focused on getting back to the basics teaching students about important subjects including English, math, history, science, and the arts.

The City does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or other protected class status in any of its activities or operations.

Vernell McDaniel City Clerk

Publish: August 23, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Gardenia Nolan CASE NO.

23STB04069

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Darryl Nolan 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 09/28/2023 at 8:30 am in Dept. 11 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 attor-

ney 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: Matt Cortez SBN 344506 13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 204 Garden Grove, CA 92843 Telephone: 714-717-2016

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the right, in its sole discretion during this selection process, to reject any or all proposals or any portion without exception or explanation.

Parties interested in obtaining a Request for Proposal (RFP) package should check the City’s website at www.comptoncity.org or contact the:

Recreation Department City of Compton 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, CA 90220

(310) 605-3060

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

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.

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REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL ATHLETIC FIELD MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF COMPTON

The City of Compton is soliciting proposals for athletic field maintenance services covering the Gonzales Park Dodger Dreamfield.

Proposals will be received in the office of the City Clerk, City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California, 90220 until 5:00 pm on September 05, 2023. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All proposals must be clearly marked, “PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC FIELD MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF COMPTON – 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 four (4) copies of your service proposal, one must be digital. It should be understood that the final annual costs will be as negotiated with the City. As part of the proposal please indicate the unit costs that are associated with each phase.

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 proposes to enter into an Agreement for a three (3) year term.

The City of Compton reserves

To be considered, proposals must be submitted no later than Tuesday, September 05, 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.

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: 08/16/2023

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Frances Lee Bradley CASE NO. 23STPB05427

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Frances Lee Bradley

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ARTHUR LOTTIE 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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on None at None in Dept. None located at 111 N Hill Street 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: Evane K. Abbassi, Esq. (SBN 335491) Abbassi Law Firm 6320 Canoga Ave, Floor 15, Suite 1533 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Telephone: 8182275139

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 48044460 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/11/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: ERIC O. GIBBS AND CASSANDRA GIBBS, NOT STATED Duly Appointed

Trustee: IDEA LAW GROUP, PC Recorded 1/16/2008 as Instrument No. 20080086480 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2021 E KNOPF ST COMPTON, CA 90222 A.P.N.: 6152-019-017, 6152-019-018

(See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.) Date of Sale: 9/13/2023 at 11:00:00

AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $79,785.95, Estimated. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability

for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you

are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 684-2727 or visit this Internet Website https:// www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 48044460. 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 prop-

erty 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) 684-2727, or visit this internet website https://www. servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 48044460 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. The Notice to Tenant pertains to sales occurring after January 1, 2021. Date: 8/11/2023

IDEA LAW GROUP, PC 1651

E 4th Street, Suite 124 Santa Ana, California 92701 Foreclosure Department: (877) 3532146 Sale Information Only: (866) 684-2727 https://www. servicelinkasap.com Maggie Salac, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4793638 08/21/2023, 08/28/2023, 09/05/2023

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 166093

Title No. DEF-536961 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/16/2015. 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 CON-

TACT A LAWYER. On 09/07/2023 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/23/2015, as Instrument No. 20150308899, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Kenechukwu O. Okafor, a married man as his sole and separate property, 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 90650Vineyard 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. APN 4017007-063 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 924 Enterprise Ave # 2, Inglewood, CA 90302 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: $229,249.12 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:08/14/2023 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: 166093. 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# 166093 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.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 23-20111-SPCA

Title No. 230105684-CAVOI

A.P.N. 4031-020-025 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal

credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Ynes Torres, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 12/04/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2678869 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 09/20/2023 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:

$356,458.69 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3192 West 111th Place, Inglewood, CA 90303

A.P.N.: 4031-020-025 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the

date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NO-

TICE 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 714730-2727 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/ sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-20111SPCA. 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. 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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to 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 pur-

chase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2320111-SPCA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 08/14/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888264-4010 Sales Line 714-7302727; Sales Website: www. ndscorp.com Deandre Garland, Trustee Sales Representative A-4793658 08/18/2023, 08/25/2023, 09/01/2023

SchId:91100 AdId:30609 CustId:64

CITY OF COMPTON PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) CASEA NO: 21003

CHANGE OF ZONE (COZ) 21004

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Compton City Hall Council Chambers to consider a request of the Compton Unified School District (CUSD) to change the current 1) general plan land use designation and 2) the zoning classification of the District’s property located at 723 S. Alameda St., Compton. The proposed general plan amendment would be to change the general plan land use designation from Public/ QuasiPublic (P) to Mixed Use (MU) and the change of zone would change the zoning classification of the property from

High Density Residential (RH) and High Density ResidentialParking (PRH) to Limited Manufacturing (ML).

The Council Chambers is located at 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90220. This public hearing is noticed in accordance with Sections 65352 and 65353 of the California Government Code, and with Section 30-28 of the Compton Municipal Code.

Pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is Statutory Exempt from CEQA review based on the following: (a) CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves, or (b) this section is intended to allow an initial screening of projects on the merits for quick disapprovals prior to the initiation of the CEQA process where the agency can determine that the project cannot be approved.

If you have comments concerning the proposed general plan amendment or the change of zone, please submit comments in writing, to Jessica Larkin, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, Planning Division, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California, 90220. Comments are due by no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2023. If you have any questions, you may call the City of Compton Community Development Department at (310) 605-5532, Monday through Thursday, 7a.m. to 6p.m.

Vernell Mc Daniel City Clerk

City of Compton

Publish: August 23, 2023 and August 30, 2023

SchId:91119 AdId:30615 CustId:70

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6105 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.)

Escrow No. 3316-JY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s)/ Licensee(s) are: WEIXIAN LIU AND MINGJIE WANG, 15817 GALE AVE. HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA 91745-1602

Doing Business as: A & J LIQUOR

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s)/Licensee(s), is/ are: NONE

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) is/are: KDM LIQUOR INC., 15817 GALE AVE. HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA 91745

The assets being sold are generally described as: FURNITURE, FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND ABC LICENSE and is/are located at: 15817 GALE AVE. HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA 91745-1602

The type of license(s) and license no(s) to be transferred is/are: OFFSALE GENERAL 454410, And are now issued for the premises located at: SAME

The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: GLOBAL FIRST ESCROW, INC., 19271 COLIMA RD., SUITE F ROWLAND HEIGHTS CA 91748 and the anticipated sale/transfer is SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $155,000.00, including inventory estimated at $30,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH $155,000.00; ALLOCATION TOTAL $155,000.00

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

Dated: 08/16/23

WEIXIAN LIU & MINGJIE WANG, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) KDM LIQUOR INC., Buyer(s)/ Applicant(s)

1833662-PP SOUTH EL MONTE BULLETIN 8/23/23

SchId:91153 AdId:30626 CustId:628

“BLUE BEETLE”

By Bob Garver

Having seen the best (“The Dark Knight,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”) and worst (“Morbius,” “Fant4stic”) of what the modern superhero genre has to offer, I can report that “Blue Beetle” falls right smack in the middle of the spectrum.

IT would be easy to write off this movie’s staggering averageness with a wide-brush line like “not a classic, not a disaster,” but I feel the need to stress the degree to which this movie is right on par. It isn’t so much that it’s dull or that I didn’t care about it, because that would be the mark of a bad superhero movie. It’s that the movie manages the curious feat of having just enough of a unique identity for me to recommend it with a bare minimum of passion.

Our hero is Jamie Reyes (Xolo Maridueña), a smart, resourceful recent college graduate. He’s happy to be back in his hometown of Palmera City with his family, including his mother Rocio (Elpidia Carillo), father Alberto (Damián Alcázar), sister Milagro (Belissa Escobedo), Nana (Adriana Barraza), and crazy uncle Rudy (George Lopez). But he’s less happy to hear that his family has fallen on hard times and is about to lose the house. He vows to help them out financially. A cleaning gig at the home of wealthy industrialist Victoria Kord (Susan Sarandon) goes badly, but he does make an impression on Victoria’s niece Jenny (Bruna Marquezine), who half-heartedly invites him to apply for a job at corporate headquarters the next day. When he gets there, a skittish Jenny tells him to flee with a mysterious box, keep it safe and hidden, and above all, not open it. It’s maybe an hour before he opens the box in front of his family.

Inside the box is The Scarab, an alien artifact that immediately attaches itself to Jamie and causes him develop a metallic skin, destroy most of the house, and rocket into outer space. Eventually Jamie figures out that he’s inside a super-suit that is certainly dangerous in his hands, but even more dangerous in the hands of the military or evildoers like Victoria or her mechanized henchman Carapax (Raoul Max Trujillo). He

seeks out Jenny for help getting the Scarab out of his system, and she takes him to the hidden lair of her long-missing father, who was secretly a low-level superhero called Blue Beetle. Jamie and his family use some of Blue Beetle’s tech and resources, though I don’t believe Jamie ever officially takes on the name himself. Whatever, fans are going to call the Jamie “Blue Beetle” going forward no matter what.

Story-wise, it’s not hard to see the inspirations for “Blue Beetle.” The main character gets his powers from a bug at a corporate building like Spider-Man, he’s inside of a metal suit like Iron Man, he has a testy relationship with the symbiote

(voiced by Becky G) attached to his body like Venom, some of his powers are imagination-based like Green Lantern, he hides out in an armory beneath a mansion like Batman, and I’m sure I’m missing several others. Maybe Blue Beetle’s real superpower is that he can amalgamate every other superhero movie.

And yet, “Blue Beetle” compensates for this lack of originality with a healthy dose of heart. Not too much heart, characters like Jamie and Jenny are likeable enough, but they’re pretty standard as far as superhero leads go. But there is an undeniable charm to the Reyes family, and it’s hard not to be swept up in their chemistry and care for each other. Then again, this

movie isn’t much different than dozens of other superhero movies, and it’s not like most of them don’t have likeable characters too. I was going to give this movie a non-recommendation grade of C for being too bland, but then Nana showed up and saved the day. If you see the movie, you’ll understand why I had to bump the grade up to a B- just for her.

Grade: B-

“Blue Beetle” is rated PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, language, and some suggestive references. Its running time is 127 minutes.

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@ nyu.edu.