The Compton Bulletin

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023 SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1973

COMPTON CITY ATTORNEY

REBUKES false claims

By Dennis J. Freeman

(Compton Bulletin) - City Attorney Eric Perrodin has had enough. At the conclusion of the July 25 City Council meeting, Perrodin sternly shut down a couple of widely spread rumors that had been manifesting for a while in council chambers.

ity of a couple of councilmembers.

The public comments section on the council’s weekly agenda has been a space for these factless assertions to grow. The two items that Perrodin wanted to put to bed for good were ver-

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ITH the City Council going dark for the month of August with no public forums, the city attorney made sure that the residents of Compton were left with an indelible message about what he deems as non-truths having a platform during council meetings.

The biggest thorn that has drawn the ire of Perrodin are the constant verbal attacks by some citizens who have openly questioned the valid-

bal doubts being cast by local residents about where his residence is, and that District 2 Councilmember Andre Spicer had not legitimately beat former representative Isaac Galvan.

During the portion of the agenda set aside for council comments, Perrodin went hard at the naysayers, especially those who have questioned the validity of his residency.

“I’ve never been convicted of any crime,” Perrodin said. “And if you believe I do not live in the city of Compton, I would urge you to report that to any government authority that you think should indict me, whoever you think that is. [Because] there’s a lot of people coming to that podium and they’re running for election. It’s an agenda. It’s a lot of gamesmanship going on out there.”

In regards to addressing accusations that Spicer is not the real representative of District 2, Perrodin read off a portion of the summary from the written legal opinion that came directly from Judge Michelle Williams, clarifying the winner of the n Rebukes, see page 8

Richardson flexes political muscle in fundraising efforts SAN PEDRO, CA - Showing her campaign’s momentum for State Senate, Democrat and former Congressmember Laura Richarson announced that her campaign has surpassed more than a quarter of a million dollars in the first fundraising period of 2023 outpacing all of her competitors.

In a field of five, Richardson’s campaign dominated first place with $274,567--nearly 2.5 times more than

her closest competitor. Richardson, previously represented much of the district, which includes the Los Angeles County communities of LAX, Inglewood, Compton, Carson, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Gardena, Harbor Gateway, Wilmington, San Pedro, unincorporated communities of East and West Rancho Dominn Richardson, see page 8

Photo by Dennis J. Freeman

Birthing life into a community garden

Students and members of the faculty from KIPP Compton Community School braved the heat on July 15 to dig and set up a community garden just across the street from the lower school. The KIPP Compton Community School has two locations and is broken up into lower and upper schools. The main purpose of building the garden is to teach students about the different food items that they can eat. It was also an opportunity for students to learn how they can grow their own food. Some of the items planted included hot peppers, cucumbers, carrots, watermelon, sweet potatoes, Elderberry, jalapeno, and Butternut squash.

For more photos, please page 3.

Sheriff’s Department investigate fatal shooting COMPTON - Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male adult in the city of Compton.

On Saturday, July 29, 2023, at approximately 4:03 p.m., deputies from Compton Station responded to a gunshot victim call for service in the 2000 block of North Santa Fe Avenue.

When the deputies arrived on scene, they discovered a male Hispanic adult suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso. Compton Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. This investigation is on-going.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023

Scholarship for premier Black architect Paul R. Williams launched The Paul R. Williams Collection announces the launch of The Paul R. Williams Scholarship & Education Fund, an initiative created to inspire, support, and celebrate young people pursuing careers in architecture.

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HE Fund is named for trailblazing architect Paul R. Williams, FAIA, who designed more than 3,000 structures across his five-decade career that began in the 1920s, including some 2,000 designs in his native Southern California. Even with the racist practices of the era, including those that barred him from living in many of the neighborhoods where he built homes, Williams became favored by affluent business leaders and celebrities, earning renown as “architect to the stars,” while also building affordable housing and public projects. This year marks the centennial of Mr. Williams’ becoming the first Black member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

With a goal of inspiring future generations through the legacy of Mr. Williams and other trailblazing figures within the field, the newly established Fund will introduce K-12 students to career paths within the field of architecture.

The fund will also provide financial support and mentoring to students of color on their journey to professional licensing, with scholarships for fourth and fifth-year architecture students attending one of the seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) offering an accredited architecture program, as well as at the University of Southern California, Mr. Williams’ alma mater.

The inaugural fundraising gala for the Fund will take place on October 11, 2023, in partnership with the landmark Beverly Hills Hotel, for which Mr. Williams completed a major renovation beginning in the late 1940s, including the iconic signage and design elements of enduring appeal.

Quote from Karen E. Hudson, Executive Director of The Paul R. Williams Scholarship & Education Fund: “I am often asked, ‘Why now?’ As caretakers of my grandfather’s estate, we have always tried to make decisions that he would make. Without a doubt, he would be heartbroken by the fact that 100 years after he became the first African American member of the AIA, Black licensed architects represent only 2% of AIA membership today. This effort is more than a tribute to my grandfather and other trailblazers in the field, it is a call to action.”

For more information, visit thepaulrwilliamscollection.com or Instagram at paulrwilliamscollection.

Sheriff recruit Alejandro Martinez succumbs to injuries The Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department released a statement following the passing of recruit Alejandro Martinez, who was part of a large number of cadets on a training exercise that were struck and injured by a wrong-way driver.

As many as 25 cadets or recruits were injured in the November 2022 accident.

“Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department Recruit

Alejandro Martinez was hired by the Sheriff ’s Department to serve his community. On November 16, 2022, Alejandro was struck by a vehicle as he trained with his partners from Academy Class #464 and fought for his life for the past eight months.

Today, Alejandro succumbed to his injuries. Surrounded by his family, friends, Sheriff Luna, and other de-

partment members in support of his family, Alejandro has now gone to his eternal resting place. Tragically, he was not able to fulfill his calling of helping others.

Our condolences go out to Alejandro’s family, friends, and academy classmates. He will forever live in our hearts & never be forgotten.

Words cannot express the extent of our gratitude to every-

one who assisted, and continue to assist, and helped ease the burden of that very difficult day.

We would like to thank the California Highway Patrol Santa Fe Springs Office, CHP Southern Division Investigative Services and M.A.I.T. - Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team for conducting a comprehensive joint investigation with the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s De-

partment Homicide Bureau, and the numerous Los Angeles County Fire Department stations and the many health care professionals who provided medical care.

We are especially thankful for law enforcement Unions, ALADS and LASPA, and all the community members who came together to assist our Department and partner with us in our time of need.”

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COMMUNITY

Kipp Compton Community School equips students with community garden

By Dennis J. Freeman COMPTON (Compton Bulletin) – Pulling up to the lower school of Kipp Compton Community School on July 15, the obvious was that it was hot. Really hot. Across the street from the lower school which is located at 1650 W. 134th Street, the distinct sound of shovels hitting hit was vibrant and clear.

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HE rain of sweat drenched everyone out there trying to make something special happen. What was happening was officials, volunteers and students alike standing side-byside trying their best to make a community garden come to life.

“Today, we are building a community garden,” said Eryn Harris, who serves as a dean at KIPP Compton Community School. ”The goal for the garden is really to teach kids about

different food items that we can eat, and also getting the kids really involved in growing their own food and seeing things like starting from the ground and being able to see it flourish. I want them to be able to take it back and talk about it in science class, also in health.”

Some of the items that faculty, staff, students, and community volunteers helped plan­ted in the garden included But­ ternut squash, watermelon, sage, rosemary, sweet potatoes, hot peppers, cucumbers, and jala­peno.

The purpose in creating this community garden is for students to have healthier eating choices, Harris went on to say.

“I just really want to get them involved more so in eating healthier to be honest,” quipped Harris. “A lot of our kids…we eat a lot of snacks and junk food. I just wanted to give them like vegetables that are healthy for our students. I want to really to be able to like you can see that you can grow it and do it on your own. Another part of it is teaching them about ownership and taking pride in what they do.”

Photos by Dennis J. Freeman

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HEALTH

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: ON THE ROAD

Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Hospice Care (StatePoint) Hospice is intended to provide comfort and support to patients at the end of their life so that they can experience their remaining time in the best ways possible. Experts say that unfortunately, misconceptions about hospice often lead people to make uninformed decisions at a critical, complex juncture in their lives.

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13. Twisted cotton thread 14. Greek “t” 15. Biblical mount 16. Dessert sandwiches 17. Barley bristle 18. Pungent edible bulb 19. *Shared ride 21. *Yellow Brick Road traveller 23. Member of the Benevolent Order 24. Sword handle 25. The little one “stops to tie his shoe” 28. AI “fodder” 30. *Gas station option 35. Thailand money 37. Phone cam images 39. Fill with happy spirit 40. Bora ____ 41. Vexed 43. Uncontrolled swerve 44. Middle Eastern V.I.P.s 46. Genesis twin 47. “The Odyssey,” e.g.

48. Hooray!

50. Speaking platform 52. Campfire residue 53. What sailors are to captain 55. Lawyers’ org.

57. *Jack of “On the Road” fame 61. *Refreshment break 65. Live sign for radio, 2 words 66. Shakespearean “fuss” 68. Bar order, with “the” 69. Ownership document 70. Mitt Romney’s title, abbr.

71. Christmas Eve visitor 72. Keats’ works, e.g.

73. *Major road, abbr.

74. *Certain number of cylinders DOWN 1. Cold War’s Warsaw Pact, e.g.

2. Turkish money 3. One on drugs 4. Run off to Vegas?

5. Sold on eBay, usually 6. Short for “and elsewhere” 7. Hammurabi’s code, e.g.

8. Plural of fundus 9. Porto____, Italy 10. Got this!

11. Sodium hydroxide 12. Like Tim of “A Christmas Carol” 15. Foray 20. Giraffe’s striped-legged cousin 22. Like one of the Testaments 24. Fine-toothed metal cutter 25. *Famous road from Beatles crossing 26. Actress Watts 27. Minute parasite 29. *Spare one 31. “If all ____ fails” 32. Sarpa ____, coral reef fish 33. Tiny purses 34. Olden day phlebotomy instrument 36. Waterproof canvas 38. Clothing line 42. UAE’s most populous city 45. Close the fastener, e.g.

49. Epoch 51. Between 90 and 180 degrees 54. E-wallet’s content 56. Very, in music 57. Japanese zither 58. Author Bagnold 59. Goes with interest 60. Great masters’ medium, pl.

61. *Hoofed “express” traveler 62. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” actress Lola ____ 63. Solemn promise 64. Surveyor’s map 67. Morning drops

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THERE is often an idea that hospice equates to giving up.

But hospice is actually about taking control,” says Paul Mastrapa, president and chief executive officer of Interim HealthCare Inc. “It’s the job of the hospice team to understand what a patient’s goals for end-of-life care are, and help them live that last trajectory of their life the way they want to.”

To help patients, their caregivers and family members, and those in the healthcare industry better understand the services and benefits hospice provides, Interim HealthCare is dispelling some of the most common misconceptions: Myth: Hospice means giving up.

Fact: The primary goal of hospice is delivering comfort,

support and specialized medical care to those ready to forgo curative treatment. Research has shown that a person who spends time on hospice has a greater quality of life at the end of their life. And while the goal is not to prolong life, there are statistics that show that hospice gives patients more time compared to patients who had the same disease trajectory and didn’t receive hospice.

Myth: Hospice is only appropriate for the last few days of life.

Fact: Hospice can actually last for months, and entering hospice sooner rather than later translates to fewer hospitalizations, better symptom relief and greater comfort.

Myth: You must give up all your medications.

Fact: While the hospice care team will make recommendations about which medications are still beneficial to a patient at their stage of illness, patients and families get the final say.

Myth: Hospice is a place.

Fact: Hospice can entail in-patient care, but more typically, services are delivered wherever a patient calls home.

The nurse, social worker, spiritual care provider, aide and other members of the hospice care team meet the patient where they are, be that in a residential home, an assisted living community or in another institutional setting.

Myth: Hospice is only for patients with specific diseases.

Fact: Anyone with a life-limiting chronic disease, from congestive heart failure to pulmonary disease to Alzheimer’s, can choose hospice.

Myth: Hospice ends when the patient dies.

Fact: Hospice providers often offer support to those who have lost a loved one. In the case of Interim HealthCare, bereavement services are offered for 13 months.

Myth: Hospice work is draining.

Fact: When done right, hospice work can be extremely rewarding. Hospice care workers help patients and families find peace of mind, and reach a place of acceptance during a complicated and emotional time in their lives. Hospice workers believe in the mission of providing compassionate, patient-centric medical care and support to those at the end of their life, and they’re given a voice in the individualized care they provide.

The hospice market is the second-fastest growing healthcare segment nationwide, according to Bank of America research, which translates to a growing number of job opportunities. Hospice providers are currently recruiting candidates just starting out in their career and those looking to make a change. To learn more, visit careers.interimhealthcare. com.

For more information about hospice care services for yourself or a family member, visit https://www.interimhealthcare.com/services/ hospice/.

“Although people don’t always feel comfortable talking about end-of-life care, having these conversations can ensure one’s final days are peaceful and fulfilling,” says Mastrapa.

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EDUCATION

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Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees pick new officers Denzell O. Perry takes over as president of the board

Courtesy photo Denzell O. Perry is now the president of the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees

Home Depot Dedicates Garden to Compton Early College High School The Home Depot Foundation’s Team Depot recently built a 53’ by 53’ garden area to Compton Early College High School. In a ceremony attended by more than 100 Team Depot volunteers, CUSD Board Members, CUSD Superintendent Darin Brawley, school staff, and students, the garden was dedicated and opened to the school.

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HE Home Depot Foundation donated $40,000 for the project and Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, joined Compton Early College High School students to complete the various outdoor projects around the garden, including building a pergola with a concrete floor, assembling planters with a variety of plants, and more.

The project included 4,000 square feet of sod, 100 cubic feet of stone, and 350+ cacti and succulents. In addition, the group painted planter beds, refreshed soil, and installed new a variety of new plants

and herbs. The beautification project is ready to provide shade and a calming, natural area for students as they head back to school.

“On behalf of the Board of

Trustees for the Compton Unified School District, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Home Depot for their generous donation n High School, see page 8

COMPTON, CA – Compton Unified School District (CUSD) announced the election of 2023/24 Board of Trustees Officers at the most recent CUSD Board Meeting on July 18.

The current slate of officers will serve a one-year term from July 2023 until July 2024: President: Denzell O. Perry, Trustee Area A Repre-

sentative Vice President: Ayanna E. Davis, Ed.D., Trustee Area B Representative Clerk: Micah Ali, Trustee Area C Representative Legislative Representative: Alma Taylor-Pleasant, Trustee Area E Representative Member: Satra Zurita, Trustee Area G Representative Member: Sandra Moss, Trustee Area F Representative Member: Charles Davis, Trustee Area D Representative “Assuming the role of President of the Board of Trustees for the Compton Unified School District is more than an honor, it’s a responsibility I embrace with my heart and soul,” said Perry. “For me, it’s about serving as a steadfast beacon for our youth, illuminating their paths towards a future defined not by their circumstances, but by their resilience and ambition. I stand with them, for them, and because of them, committed to fostering an education system that champions potential, cultivates dreams, and cherishes the promise that every student in Compton holds within.”

When Perry was elected to the CUSD Board of Trustees, he became one of the youngest elected Black officials in the state of California. Following his selection to Board President, Perry will be the youngest to serve in this position in Compton’s history.

The Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees represents seven Trustee areas and are elected by the registered voters residing in that Trustee area. To be eligible for election, Trustees must reside in the area in which they are running for election.

The area voters elect the seven Trustees on a staggered basis, such that every two years voters elect either three or four Trustees.

The Board then elects its officers at each July Board meeting for a yearly term.

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COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023

So This Is Old Age Dr. James L. Snyder The other morning I got up; at least, I tried to get up, but the bones in every part of my body had organized a labor strike against me. I’m not quite sure what they were protesting.

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S I lay there groaning over these bones, I did not realize how many bones I had in my body. I’m sure some bones in my body shouldn’t be there, and I’ll have to ask my mother how they got there.

If I thought my bones were creaking when I was lying in bed, the bones were screaming a lot louder as I rolled over and got up. As I wobbled out to the kitchen, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage

some and said, “Well, old man.

What’s it like getting old?”

Even at this stage in life, my mind is active, and I had a very quirky response to that question, but fortunately for me, I did remember not to mention it. My wife came to the door of my office and said, “Do you remember your doctor’s appointment for today?”

Maybe this is the reason my bones were creaking this

morning. They didn’t want me to see the doctor because they knew I would tell him about my creaking bones, and he might do something about it.

I never knew what old age was, but now I’m beginning to comprehend it a little bit more.

At the doctor’s, I complained to him about my creaking old bones and asked what I could do. He looked at me, smiled an old doctor’s

smile, and said, “That’s the benefit of getting old and not dying. Just exercise more, and it will all go away.”

As we drove home, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage looked over at me and said, “Well, old man, what did the doctor have to say?”

“He told me,” I said with a rather sour smirk, “that I need to eat more Apple Fritters each day. That will take away the pain in my bones.”

Looking at me and not smiling, she said, “For your information, we will have broccoli for lunch today.”

Looking at her, I sweetly said, “Why don’t we go out for lunch today? We can go to the restaurant of your choice.”

She agreed, and we both smiled, and she pulled up at her favorite restaurant.

We got seated, ordered our lunch, and had a wonderful time together. The only prob-

lem with eating out with her is she always orders broccoli.

We were finished eating, and the waitress brought our check. I smiled at her and reached into my pocket for my wallet, and much to my dismay, it was not there. I forgot my wallet.

Just when you think you’ve got a problem solved, it turns out quite different.

“My dear,” I said as sweetly as possible, “I forgot my wallet.

Do you mind paying for lunch today?”

That was the most expensive lunch I’ve ever had.

As I was thinking about this I couldn’t help but remember what David said. “When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long” (Psalm 32:3).

What I take away from this is, when I keep silent about my age there other things that are going to give away my secret.

a segregated courtroom and acquitted by an all-white jury after just over an hour of deliberation.

Months later they both admitted their guilt in a paid magazine interview. No one was held accountable for Emmett Till’s murder, but together these three sites are a public, permanent reminder that the truth could not be buried.

During a week when the Florida State Board of Education approved new public school curriculum standards to teach children that enslaved people received a “personal benefit” from slavery, this message about the truth was not lost on anyone at the ceremony.

President Biden said: “At a time when there are those who seek to ban books, bury history, we’re making it clear—crystal, crystal clear—while darkness and denialism can hide much, they erase nothing.

They can hide, but they erase nothing. We can’t just choose to learn what we want to know.

We have to learn what we should know. We should know about our country. We should know everything: the good, the bad, the truth of who we are as a nation. That’s what great nations do . . . Only with truth comes healing, justice, repair, and another step forward toward forming a more perfect union.” n Light, see page 8

Bringing Truth to Light

By Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President Emerita, Children’s Defense Fund On July 25, the day that would have been Emmett Till’s 82nd birthday, President Joe Biden hosted a White House signing ceremony for a proclamation establishing the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Mississippi and Illinois. Three sites are now part of this monument honoring Emmett Till, who had just turned 14 when he was abducted, tortured, and lynched in Mississippi in August 1955, and his devoted mother Mamie.

Her decision to defy authorities who wanted Emmett’s body buried quickly in Mississippi, and instead to hold his funeral in Chicago with an open casket to let the world see what his hateful racist murderers had done to her child, became an inflection point in the Civil Rights Movement. This new monument underscores our nation’s need to keep exposing and acknowledging the truth today.

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris

were joined at the ceremony by members of Emmett Till’s family, including his cousin, Reverend Wheeler Parker, Jr. The cousins lived next door to each other in Chicago and were best friends, and during that summer break Wheeler and Emmett traveled together to spend a two-week visit with relatives near Money, Mississippi.

Wheeler was with Emmett at Bryant’s Grocery and Meat Market the day Carolyn Bryant falsely said Emmett grabbed and propositioned her after buying two cents’ worth of bubble gum, and he was in the room four nights later when Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam came to their family’s house, dragged Emmett out of bed at gunpoint, and drove off with him.

As he spoke at the ceremony honoring his cousin, Rev. Wheeler Parker, Jr. said: “When I sat with my family on the night of terror, when Emmett Till, our beloved ‘Bobo,’ was taken from us, taken to be tortured and brutally murdered—back then, when I was overwhelmed with terror and fear of certain death in the darkness of a thousand mid-

nights, in a pitch-black house on what some have called Dark Fear Road, back then in the darkness, I could never imagine a moment like this: standing in the light of wisdom, grace, and deliverance.”

Rev. Parker is imagining a powerful moment for all of us.

The first site in the National Monument, the Graball Landing river site, is in the area along the Tallahatchie River near Glendora, Mississippi where Emmett’s mutilated body was recovered. A memorial sign installed nearby in 2008 was destroyed and two replacements were repeatedly riddled with bullets and vandalized over the next decade, and these contemporary acts of white supremacy and hatred are also exposed here.

The second site is the Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Chicago, where as many as 125,000 people attended Emmett Till’s visitation and funeral services, documented in the searing photographs and news coverage.

The third is the Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse in Sumner, Mississippi, where Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam were tried in

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Rams Training Camp: Donald has a lot to prove

By Dennis J. Freeman (News4usonline) - In 2022, Aaron Donald recorded the lowest sack total of his illustrious career. In 11 games, Donald only registered five sacks. Last season was the first time since 2016 that Donald failed to reach double-digits in sacks.

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N previous seasons, the Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman managed to record sack totals of 12.5 in 2021, 13.5 in 2020, 12.5 in 2019, 20.5 in 2018, and 11 takedowns in 2017.

Last season was not the Donald didn’t meet his standard of dominance..It felt more like an abbreviation rather than the norm for Donald.

So naturally, Donald feels some kind of way in regards to going out in training camp and re-establish himself as the best defensive lineman in the NFL. In speaking to reporters for the first time in training camp, Donald, a threetime Defensive

Player of the Year, feels like he has something to prove.

“I’ve got a lot to prove,” Donald said. “I didn’t have the season I wanted, obviously coming off of an injury and things like

that. I feel like to get to where you need to be, it’s like starting over from scratch again. It’s a brand new year. Last year was last year, but there’s a little fire lit into me.

“I got a little motivation towards that to push me to feel like I’m back on ground one.

So I’m trying to get back to where I want to be as a player, as a teammate, as a team overall, and that’s been kind of pushing me a little bit.”

Durability has been one of Donald’s best attributes since he came into the league in 2014. Up until last season in which he missed six games due to an ankle injury, Donald had played in every single game over nine seasons except for two contests in 2014. That’s a pretty remarkable feat considering the physicality of the position Donald plays.

“It’s the first time I ever got injured, so it’s different,” Donald said about coming into training camp following his injury. “This offseason I made sure that I was healthy. I made sure I was able to do all the cutting I needed to do. I didn’t

want to be limited to anything.

“I feel good, I feel normal. It’s just more I haven’t played football in a while so it’s just reaction things, little things that you pick up from just playing the game and it’s coming back. I felt better today than I did yesterday and the day before, so it’s getting to where it needs to be.”

Going into his 10th season, Donald will have to suit up with a lot of new names and faces around him. Familiar faces like Greg Gaines, A’Shawn Robinson, Justin Hollins, Leonard Floyd, and Bobby Wagner will no longer be sitting in the trenches doing battle alongside Donald against opposing offensive linemen.

Those players have been replaced by the likes of Byron Young, Kobie Turner, Marquise Copeland, Nick Hampton, and Bobby Brown III. Donald acknowledges that this is something that he has to get used to.

“It’s really different,” Donald said.“Obviously not having the guys you had that had the experience and playing with guys for the past couple years and now it’s like brand new. So

just getting the feel for guys, trying to get games running the right way and communication things. It’s a process, but that’s what camp is for.”

So what’s the motivation for Donald going into training camp this season? There are a couple of things. For one, the season after they won the Super Bowl, the Rams nosedived into a 5-12 season in 2022.

Donald himself was not at the top of his game.

With all of that going on, the Rams cleaned house and brought in a ton of new faces with core veterans like Donald, quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Cooper Kupp, and offensive tackle Rob Havenstein being the anchors of the team’s new look. The motivation for Donald and the Rams is to shake off the tailspin they experienced last season and put their best football forward, Donald said.

“Right now we are just trying to get back on top,” Donald remarked. “Obviously, we didn’t have a [the] season we wanted as a team last year. Now you’re kind of looked over as a team, so I feel like we have got something to prove. So that’s the motivation right there.”

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Rebukes continued from page 1

election back in 2022.

“I’ve been hearing some citizens claim that the majority of the council has been appointed,” Perrodin said.

“That ruling indicated that Mr. Spicer was elected. Mr. Spicer was elected. Councilman Bowers was elected.

Mayor (Emma) Sharif was elected. There’s five people on the council, three people was elected. The code that these citizens are citing is not valid.

So I wanted to make that clear.

I don’t support anybody, but I support the law. And that’s all I go by is the law.”

During the 2021 District 2 election, Spicer and Galvan

were in a neck-and-neck battle for the representative spot.

Originally, Galvan pulled through with a slight edge over Spicer, who wound up contesting the results. After more than a year, the matter was settled in court.

Galvan was found to have received four illegal ballots cast for him. Those ballots were deducted from Galvan’s overall tally. Those four votes were then handed to Spicer.

With those ballots in hand, Spicer was officially named as the winner of the District 2 election race.

Not only did he lose the election, Galvan and five oth-

er individuals were charged with conspiracy to commit election fraud. Galvan was also charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office with attempted bribery with an intent to influence an election. In a 2021 released statement, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon had this to say about the matter.

“Elections are the cornerstone of our democratic nation. We must do everything in our power to protect the integrity of the electorate process and to ensure that elections are free and fair,” District Attorney Gascón said. “The

people of Los Angeles County expect and deserve a government that is free of political corruption at every level.”

Since then the drama has continued. The judge overseeing the election case was reassigned earlier this year, according to 2Urban Girls.

And with other incidents being unveiled over the last few months, that has given rise to supporters of Galvan to unleash their pent-up frustrations at City Council meetings.

During the July 18 council meeting several residents made some pointed remarks about Spicer and the 2021

election during the public comments portion of the meeting, flat out suggesting the councilman of not being legitimately elected into office.

The remarks were so disparaging that Spicer eventually felt compelled to say something.

“For clarity purposes, I won my election three times-primary, general and I had to go to court to prove voter fraud,” Spicer said. “A lot of people complain about voter fraud in the city of Compton. I’m the only one that actually proved it in a court of law. That is the reason why I am here today.”

ugly parts of our past; those who attempt to teach that enslaved people benefitted from slavery; those who insult us in an attempt to gaslight us, who

try to divide our nation with unnecessary debates. Let us not be seduced into believing that somehow we will be better if we forget. We will

be better if we remember.

We will be stronger if we remember. Because we all here know: It is only by understanding and learning from

our past that we can continue to work together to build a better future.”

The truth must be brought to light.

Love, Councilmember City of Gardena, Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, Clerk, City of Carson, Barbara Calhoun, Trustee, Compton Community College District Board of Trustees, Satra Zurita, Board Member, Compton Unified School District, Micah Ali, Board Member, Compton Unified School District, Juanita Douse, Commissioner, City of Hawthorne, Ken Miller, Commissioner, City of Lawndale, Robert Katherman, Director, Metropolitan Water Replenishment District, Leticia Vasquez-Wilson, Director, Central Basin Municipal Water District, and Harold Williams, Board Member, West Basin Municipal Water District.

“I’m proud of the support I’ve been shown since en-

tering this race,” Richardson commented. “Today’s fundraising announcement shows that I have wide range of support from residents, business owners, and organizations.

I plan to continue to raise the resources needed to run a competitive and effective campaign to ensure that my message reaches voters.”

A recent survey of likely March 2024 primary voters in California’s 35th State Senate District conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3 Research) shows former Congresswoman Laura Richardson to be a strong contender for this open seat.

“The survey found Richardson’s favorability rating to be similar to or better than most current and former

elected officials with experience representing communities within the 35th Senate District and better than candidates expressing interest but have not served higher than the local office,” said John Fairbanks.

Richardson was born in Los Angeles and lives in San Pedro. She was raised by a single mother after her parents divorced when she was two.

Her mother was a member of the Teamsters and remains a retiree today. Laura graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and earned her MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business.

Richardson served on the Long Beach City Council

from 2000 to 2006, and while serving in the Assembly in 2007 after the untimely passing of Congresswoman Juanita Millender McDonald, she was elected to the House of Representatives, representing District 37, where she served three terms before redistricting significantly altered California’s congressional map, resulting in the loss of African American representation for the first time in decades.

Senate District 35 includes the Los Angeles County communities of LAX, Inglewood, Compton, Carson, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Gardena, Harbor Gateway, Wilmington, San Pedro, and unincorporated communities of East and West Rancho Dominguez, Lennox, West Athens, Westmont, and Willowbrook.

for nature within our community is truly commendable.

“We are incredibly thankful for your support, and we’re eager to see the impact that this project will have on our students and our community. Together, we are

planting the seeds for a more sustainable and educated future. Thank you, The Home Depot, for empowering our district, our students, and our future.”

According to an official from The Home Depot, this

was one of the largest grants awarded in the Western region to date. The Team Depot volunteers were employees from various local The Home Depot stores including Compton, Paramount, Gardena, Torrance, and Hawthorne.

Some were even Compton residents and former CUSD students. In fact, one The Home Depot employee, Keishon White, was part of Compton Early College High School’s first graduating class, and recently graduated from UCLA.

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And as Vice President Harris put it: “Today, there are those in our nation who would prefer to erase or even rewrite the

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guez, Lennox, West Athens, Westmont, and Willowbrook, as an assemblymember and congresswoman.

Richardson is seeking to replace Sen. Steve Bradford in Senate District 35 who terms out at the end of 2024.

Richardson’s announcement compliments her growing list of endorsers that includes Emma Sharif, Mayor, City of Compton, Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor, City of Carson, Barry Waite, Mayor, City of Lomita, Jawane Hilton, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Carson, Angie Reyes-English, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Hawthorne, Cedric Hicks, Councilmember, City of Carson, Lillie Darden, Councilmember, City of Compton, Deidra Duhart, Councilmember, City of Compton, Wanda

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of $40,000,” said CUSD Board President Denzell Perry. “This generous contribution will make a tremendous difference to our Early College Gardening Project. The Home Depot’s commitment to cultivating education and fostering a love

COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA23-954798-AB Order No.: DEF-531634 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/24/2007. 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 state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LHEADRY POWELL AND SHARON R POWELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 2/1/2007 as Instrument No. 20070215867 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 8/10/2023 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $434,745.30 The purported property address is: 1600 E MCMILLAN ST, COMPTON, CA 90221-1325 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 6184-013-042 Legal Description: 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.

THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF COMPTON, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 423 OF TRACT 11991, IN THE CITY OF COMPTON, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 283, PAGE(S) 26 THROUGH 32, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 855 238-5118 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-954798-AB. 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 855 238-5118, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-954798-AB to find the date on

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which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owneroccupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 855 238-5118 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-954798-AB IDSPub #0186838 7/19/2023 7/26/2023 8/2/2023 SchId:90704 AdId:30462 CustId:608 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CRYSTAL M. DAUPHINE CASE NO. 23STPB07286 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CRYSTAL M. DAUPHINE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JEROLD DAUPHINE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JEROLD DAUPHINE 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: 08/16/23 at 8:30AM in Dept.

2D 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 SIBYLLE GREBE - SBN 141553, LORENZO C. STOLLER - SBN 291581 THE PROBATE HOUSE, L.C. 3424 W CARSON ST., STE 320 TORRANCE CA 90503 Telephone (310) 542-9888 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/23 CNS-3718474# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:90760 AdId:30480 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 17-20260-SPCA Title No. 170297966-CAVOI A.P.N. 8568-012-001 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/16/2006. 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: Mirna Carrera, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 09/11/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2013949 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 08/21/2023 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: $732,446.10 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 11200 Bryant Road, El Monte, CA 91731 A.P.N.: 8568-012-001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if

applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-7302727 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 17-20260-SPCA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are 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 purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 17-20260-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: 07/11/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4790676 07/17/2023, 07/24/2023, 07/31/2023 SchId:90836 AdId:30508 CustId:64 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOYCE JANICE HEIDELBERG Case No. 23STPB07531 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOYCE JANICE HEIDELBERG. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Bobby Coffee in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Bobby Coffee 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 8/15/2023 at 8:30am in Department 2D located at 111 North Hill Street. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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.

LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT S. WALDO Robert S. Waldo, Esq. (SBN 39922)

9 P.O. BOX 715 CAMARILLO CA 93011 Phone: 805-482-8866 SchId:90850 AdId:30513 CustId:771 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY ELLA OLIPHANT Case No. 19STPB08217 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARY ELLA OLIPHANT A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sheila Oliphant in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sheila Oliphant 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 Sept. 1, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: VIVIAN L THOREEN ESQ SBN224162 LAUREN N MORITZ ESQ SBN 329344 HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP 400 SOUTH HOPE ST 8TH FLR LOS ANGELES CA 90071 CN998169 OLIPHANT Jul 19,26, Aug 2, 2023 SchId:90853 AdId:30514 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VERONICA MORGAN CASE NO. 23STPB07398 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of VERONICA MORGAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN ALAN TUSAK in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHN ALAN TUSAK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration

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10 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: 09/20/23 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 SCOTT A. HANCOCK - SBN 115747 SNYDER & HANCOCK 1112 FAIR OAKS AVE SOUTH PASADENA CA 91030 Telephone (626) 799-7156 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/23 CNS-3719140# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:90856 AdId:30515 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALBERT BEECHEM, JR. CASE NO. 21STPB07633 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ALBERT BEECHEM, JR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed

by CHERRIE TAYLOR in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHERRIE TAYLOR AND JOYCE HARNEY 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: 08/15/23 at 9:30AM 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 TATIANNA Y. METTERS - SBN 243998, LAW OFFICES OF TATIANNA Y. METTERS, APC 1631 BEVERLY BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES CA 90026 Telephone (213) 250-9315 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/23 CNS-3720721# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:90865 AdId:30518 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 2330096-BACA Title No. 2310134 A.P.N. 4010030-019 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/08/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(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: Fletcher Richmond, a married man as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 07/18/2003 as Instrument No. 03 2054780 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 08/24/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, Vineyard Ballroom, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $80,004.75 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 8300 South 3rd Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90305 A.P.N.: 4010-030-019 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/ sales, using the file number assigned to this

case 23-30096-BACA. 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. AFN4790836 07/18/2023, 07/25/2023, 08/01/2023 SchId:90868 AdId:30519 CustId:64 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANNIE MAE SWAZER aka ANNIE M. SWAZER Case No. 23STPB07529 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ANNIE MAE SWAZER aka ANNIE M. SWAZER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lawrence D. Swazer II in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lawrence D. Swazer II 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 August 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a 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: STEPHEN SPIEGEL ESQ SBN 78280 STEPHEN SPIEGEL ESQ 5436 E CORALITE ST LONG BEACH CA 90808-3542 CN998362 SWAZER Jul 19,26, Aug 3, 2023 SchId:90871 AdId:30520 CustId:65 -----------PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH GENERAL POWERS AND LIMITED AUTHORITY ON THE ESTATE OF DELORIS JACKSON Case No. 23STPB07620 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DELORIS JACKSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DeeDee Braxton in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

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

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 9/12/2023 at 8:30am in Department 11 located at 111 North Hill Street. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state

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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.

Denise Moore, Esq (SBN: 82420) Law Office of Randall & Associates 1306 North La Brea Avenue Inglewood CA 90302 Phone: (213)-384-0470 SchId:90927 AdId:30541 CustId:2386 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 2230980-JPCA Title No. 2270307 A.P.N. 6164012-028 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/29/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(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: Charmaine Y Gumms, a married woman as her sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 09/06/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2138066 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 08/25/2023 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: $424,627.62 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1421 South Temple Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 A.P.N.: 6164-012-028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may

charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-7302727 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 22-30980-JPCA. 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 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 purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-30980JPCA 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: 07/20/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4791375 07/28/2023, 08/04/2023, 08/11/2023 SchId:90951 AdId:30550 CustId:64 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMES L. WOODS, SR CASE NO. 23STPB07978 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JAMES L. WOODS, SR A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed

by SAUNITA DAVIS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SAUNITA DAVIS 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: 08/28/23 at 8:30AM in Dept.

2D 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

COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023

LEGAL NOTICES

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.

B, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776

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.

The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller(s) is: 11820 LISCOMB ST., EL MONTE, CA 91732

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.

Doing Business as: DELI KINGDOM All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE

The name(s) and address(es) of the buyer(s) is/are: HSWL, INC., 9608 LAS TUNAS DR., TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 The assets being sold are generally described as: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL and are located at: 608 E. VALLEY BLVD., UNIT A & B, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776

Attorney for Petitioner WILLIAM BOON, ESQ. - SBN 202150 858 N. CURSON AVENUE LOS ANGELES CA 90046, Telephone (323) 655-0908 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/23 CNS-3724033# THE COMPTON BULLETIN

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: CHAMPION ESCROW, INC, 9655 LAS TUNAS DR, TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 and the anticipated date of sale is AUGUST 17, 2023

SchId:90965 AdId:30557 CustId:61 ------------

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CHAMPION ESCROW, INC, 9655 LAS TUNAS DR, TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be AUGUST 16, 2023, which is the business day prior to the anticipated sale date specified above.

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH GENERAL POWERS AND LIMITED AUTHORITY On the Estate of RODRICK R. PLEASANT Case No. 23STPB08040 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RODRICK R. PLEASANT. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Petra Pleasant in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

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

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 8/28/2023 at 8:30am in Department 2D located at 111 North Hill Street. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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.

TEDDIE J. RANDALL, ESQ (SBN: 91433) Law Office of Randall & Associates 1306 North La Brea Avenue Inglewood CA 90302 Phone: (213)-384-0470 SchId:90974 AdId:30560 CustId:2386 -----------NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 25671-JC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/are: DELI KINGDOM, 608 E. VALLEY BLVD., UNIT A &

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

DATED: JULY 24, 2023 HSWL, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer(s) 1796226-CPP SOUTH EL MONTE BULLETIN 7/31/23 SchId:90977 AdId:30561 CustId:628 -----------REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SENATE BILL 90 (SB90) The City needs technical expertise in several disciplines to advance the goals and policies of the Mayor and Council in order to actively respond and implement the Corrective Action Plan recommended by the State Auditor of California. The City of Compton solicits Requests for Proposals from interested parties to provide expertise on certain oncall professional services for Senate Bill 90 (SB90), which pertains to the concept of a state reimbursement to local government agencies for state mandated activities. The City of Compton is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to assist with the implementation of the SB90.

Proposals must be received by the City Clerk’s Office, City of Compton located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton CA 90220 before 4:00 pm (PT) on August 14th, 2023. Business hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., MondayThursday, except holidays. Postmarks will not be accepted. It is at the City’s discretion to extend the deadline.

All submitted proposals will be reviewed and analyzed by City of Compton staff, in which the proposal that meets the City’s needs the best, will be selected.

Parties interested in obtaining the Request for Proposal (RFP) criteria should check the City’s website at www.comptoncity.org. For additional information, you may contact: City of Compton Controller’s Office 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton CA 90220 (310) 605-5651 The City of Compton reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or any portion without exception of explanation.

Vernell McDaniel City Clerk SchId:90978 AdId:30562 CustId:70 -----------NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS CITY OF COMPTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT “NOTICE INVITING BIDS” SEALED BIDS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220 on or before August 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM, opened and read in the City Clerk’s Office, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.

All Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to: City Clerk, City of Compton 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton CA 90220

And marked outside with: Artesia Boulevard Over Alameda Street and ACTA/UPRR Bridge Repair Project (CIP #23-01) The proposed work shall be performed in accordance with the plans, specifications and other contract documents as specified herein and shall consist of the following general work descriptions: construction of Cold mill, ARHM pavement, AC Base course, Aggregate Base, full depth AC slot pavement, curb and gutters, sidewalks, Cross Gutter, Alley Intersection, Driveway Approach, Curb Ramps, signing, striping, markings, and pavement legends, Speed Hump, traffic signal loop, adjust to grade existing sewer manhole, water valve, water meter, and storm drain manhole, and such other items or details, not mentioned above, that are required by the Plans and Standard Specifications. The project location will be Rosecrans Ave, Compton Ave, Slater Ave, and Santa Fe Ave. Plans, Special Provisions and Proposal Forms will be available by August 2, 2023, at 10:00 am and can only be obtained by prospective bidders at www.comptoncity.org. If you need additional information, please call John D. Strickland Jr., Director of Public Works at (310) 605-5505.

The Agency reserves the right, after opening bids, to reject any or all bids, or to make award to the lowest responsible bidder and reject all other bids; to waive any informality in the bidding; and to accept any bid or portion thereof; and to take all bids under advisement for a period of Ninety (90) calendar days. Bids will be compared on the basis of the engineer’s estimate of the quantities of the several items of work as shown on the Bid Sheets. Only such plans, specifications, and items of work as are appropriate shall apply to the work as bid.

At the time of contract award, the contractor shall possess a Class A Contractor’s License or a combination of Specialty Contractor’s License(s) adequate to perform the work herein described. All subcontractors shall have equivalent licenses for their specific trades. The contractor and all subcontractors shall have a valid City of Compton business license prior to commencing work.

Each bid must conform and be responsive to this notice and shall be made on the official forms furnished in the Instructions to Bidders.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or by a corporate surety bond on the form furnished by the AGENCY, as a guarantee that the bidder will, if an award is made to him in accordance with the terms of their bid, promptly secure workmen’s compensation insurance and liability insurance, execute a contract in the required form, and furnish satisfactory bonds for the faithful performance of the contract and for the payment of claims of material and laborers thereunder.

Said check or bidder’s bond shall be in an amount not less than 10 percent of the amount of the bid. The Performance Bond shall be not less than 100 percent of the total amount of the bid price named in the contract. The Payment Bond shall be not less than 100 percent of the total amount of the bid price named in the contract. The AGENCY reserves the right to reject any bond if, in the opinion of the AGENCY Attorney, the Surety’s acknowledgment is not in the form included in the contract documents or in another form substantially as prescribed by law.

Minimum wage rates for this project have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the prevailing wage rates as determined by the State for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and their subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate.

In accordance with provisions of Section 1773.2 (amended 1977) of the California Labor Code copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the State Director of Industrial Relations and are available at the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ DLSR/PWD. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed. Copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file with the City and available upon request.

The City of Compton hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Disadvantaged Business and Women’s Business Enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The Contract Documents call for monthly progress payments based upon the Engineer’s estimate of the percentage of work completed.

The AGENCY will retain 5 percent of each

progress payment as security for completion of the balance of the work. At the request and expense of the successful bidder, the City will pay the amounts so retained upon compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 4590 and the provisions of the Contract Documents pertaining to the Substitution of Securities.

Vernell McDaniel City Clerk PUBLISH: August 2, 2023 August 9, 2023 SchId:90983 AdId:30564 CustId:70 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VIVIAN LAVON OTERO ALSO KNOWN AS VIVIAN ISAAC RASMUSSEN Case No. 23STPB08249 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of VIVIAN LAVON OTERO ALSO KNOWN AS VIVIAN ISAAC RASMUSSEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by R. Scott Rasmussen in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that R. Scott Rasmussen 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 9/12/2023 at 8:30am in Department 44 located at 111 North Hill Street. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Kristin N. Capritto SBN: 300307 Downey Brand LLP 621 Capitol Mall, 18th Floor Sacramento CA 95814 Phone: (916)-444-1000 Fax: SchId:90987 AdId:30566 CustId:2392 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROY LEE RASMUSSEN, ALSO KNOWN AS ROY LEE RASMUSSEN, SR. Case No. 23STPB08247 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROY LEE RASMUSSEN, ALSO KNOWN AS ROY LEE RASMUSSEN, SR..

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by R. Scott Rasmussen in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that R. Scott Rasmussen 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

11 8/31/2023 at 8:30am in Department 44 located at 111 North Hill Street. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Kristin N. Capritto SBN: 300307 Downey Brand LLP 621 Capitol Mall, 18th Floor Sacramento CA 95814 Phone: (916)-444-1000 Fax: SchId:90990 AdId:30567 CustId:2392 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JULIA SANTA CRUZ Case No. 23STPB08145 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JULIA SANTA CRUZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Efren David Santa Cruz in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Efren David Santa Cruz 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 August 31, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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: PAUL HORN ESQ SBN 243227 PAUL HORN LAW GROUP PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703 CN998823 CRUZ Aug 2,9,16, 2023 SchId:90999 AdId:30570 CustId:65

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Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ is fun and scary

By Alexis Freeman After nearly 20 years moviegoers and Disney enjoyers alike get to witness the brand-new reboot of one of Disney’s most well-known rides ‘The Haunted Mansion’.

To get some things clear it is not a catch up of the previous film from 2003 starring Eddie Murphy or part of an extended storyline.

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T is simply its own story which is a great idea for a reboot. The approach of the newer film allows both versions to be their own self without allowing one to overshadow the other leaving them to have their own charm.

Just focusing on the 2023 version the audience starts the movie meeting Ben Matthias who was previously an engineer interested in the paranormal but lost that interest after the

death of his wife. Sooner or later about a few years later we meet a mother and her son (Gabbie and Travis) who arrive at their new home, a 19th century gothic style mansion located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The only issue is when they arrive, they are welcomed with presently active and intimidating spirits, almost too many to count. Due to these events they go searching for a team of experts to help make their mansion a home. First recruit

was Father Kent who convinces and pushes Ben to join and to eventually start his grieving process properly.

They do their searching and find Harriet as a medium that way there is communication between the living and the dead and lastly Professor Bruce Davis a historian that way they know what happened in the mansion and how to help let these spirits be at peace.

While there were new

main human characters we luckily got to see plenty of familiar faces from the ride including Eleanor Gracey, the hatbox ghost played by Jared Leto, Madame Leota who was portrayed by iconic scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis.

Something that stuck out to me about this particular batch of mortals is how although they are not biological families besides Gabbie and Travis there is a found family trope in this very film. Despite

‘Oppenheimer’ lives up to its billing

By Bob Garver The other half of this summer’s “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, “Oppenheimer” did so well in its second weekend that it gets a full review all its own. Sure, it came in a distant second to “Barbie” both weekends, but with an estimated $174 million at the domestic box office thus far, it’s more than on pace to become the biggest movie of all time to never win a weekend. The unofficial, counterintuitive, and highly-unusual “Barbenheimer” marketing campaign (“contrast the glittery comedy with a drama about the atomic bomb”) certainly helped this film’s box office, but it’s a strong enough movie that I’d like to think that it could have been a hit even without its unlikely pink ally. Cillian Murphy (who I could tell from the first publicity photo was perfect, Oscar-ready casting) stars as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the man credited as the “father of the atomic bomb.” Much like

“The Social Network,” the film intercuts its usually-linear historical portion with the framing device of two hearings, one involving Oppenheimer himself, the other involving nemesis Lewis Strauss (Robert Downey Jr.), chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. As Strauss is not a scientist himself, he and Oppenheimer never get along well professionally, but after a perceived derogatory comment made toward Albert Einstein (Tom Conti), he has it in for Oppenheimer personally.

Much of the movie is standard biopic territory: we follow Oppenheimer from his days at Cambridge getting advice from Niels Bohr (Kenneth Branaugh) to his role as director of The Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where the bomb was designed and built. In his personal life, Robert takes up a relationship with the married Kitty (Emily Blunt) while having an affair with Communist sympathizer

Jean (Florence Pugh). Oppenheimer and his colleagues go through the expected setbacks and successes, culminating in a high-stakes demonstration and one of the most massive explosions ever put on film.

Soon the bomb is taken away from the scientists and used in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, and Oppenheimer has to forever live with the knowledge that he played an integral role in arguably the most devastating event in human history.

There’s surprisingly little violence in the film, outside of an offscreen suicide and a sequence where Oppenheimer imagines the effects of the bomb. There isn’t even that much “action,” really, unless you count carefully-orchestrated test explosions. But make no mistake, this is one of the most intense films of the year. Sure, some of it has to do with the urgency of the arms race and the stakes involved, but it’s more than that. Direc-

tor Christopher Nolan knows how to expertly craft a thriller, and his tight pacing and editing will make your heart pound whether it’s bombs or tempers that are flaring.

I’ll be honest, a lot about “Oppenheimer” went over my head, from science to politics to legalese to history.

And even if I did know more about all these subjects, I still might get overwhelmed by the film’s crowded cast and all the time-jumping. Yet there was never any doubt that what was happening was of great importance, whether to

them just meeting one another not that long beforehand there was always a sense of support and encouragement between them, something you do not see very often.

At one particular point each main character has a down moment with one of the other characters not that far behind to help them deal with their own personal demons while also trying to cast the literal bully of all ghosts out.

The balance of goodness with these mortals developing a new familial relationship and the terrors of their personal fears and the spooks from mainly Crump himself is what made this film so engaging.

Arguably, I believe what also stood out in this film was the scare factor. I, including other audience members, found ourselves jump scared and kept on our toes. Overall, the movie is a great representation of what PG-13 is. It has the factor where it can be for a broad audience children and horror loving adults can have a good time. world powers or the world of one. And it’s all done with Nolan’s trademark crispness. The bomb-building and hearings may not be pretty or “sleek” necessarily, but you’ll get the impression that these things cannot be done by anyone other than the people doing them. If you’re looking for a “party” movie where everyone will find something to enjoy while they socialize and pay minimal attention, then “Barbie” is the way to go there. But if you’re ready to be transfixed by a film that will occasionally blow you to the back of your seat (seriously, this is the time to spring for a premium theater experience like IMAX), then “Oppenheimer” is the movie of the summer, maybe the year.

Grade: B “Oppenheimer” is rated R for some sexuality, nudity, and language. Its running time is an even 180 minutes, in a precision that seems only fitting.

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.