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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2023 SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1973

Compton Mayor Emma Sharif and City Council members Deidra Duhart (District 1), Lillie P. Darden (District 4) and Jonathan Bowers (District (3 )attend the opening of the AltaMed Health Services first Alternative Care Setting (ACS) to provide participants enrolled in their Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

HEALTH SERVICES

OPENS ELDERLY CARE FACILITY IN COMPTON The new facility is the city’s first Alternative Care Setting (ACS) and features several of the care services offered at AltaMed PACE Centers

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LTAMED Health Services has opened its first Alternative Care Setting (ACS) to provide participants enrolled in their Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) an additional place for them to access required

services designated by their interdisciplinary care team closer to home. The almost 10,000-square-foot facility, located at 2616 E. Alondra Blvd., is the first PACE location in Compton and will serve up to 150 AltaMed PACE participants who live in the area. A community grand opening celebration with food, entertainment, raffle prizes, and facility tours took place on Saturday, Dec. 9. In addition to having on-site skilled nursing care by a team of specialists highly trained and experienced in working with seniors, the new facility will feature a spacious day floor for recreational and social activities, exercise classes, arts and crafts, meals and n AltaMed, see page 3

Supporting the Reparations Fight: Six Questions for the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC) is a statewide organization comprised of various associations, community groups and individuals united by a commitment to fight for reparations and reparative justice for the descendants of enslaved Black American men and women. In 2020, CJEC worked alongside California Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber, when she was an Assemblymember representing the 79th District in San Diego, to author and enact Assembly Bill (AB) 3121. That bill, now state law, created n Reparations, see page 8

Compton hosts 3rd Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway & Community Bulk Day CITY CELEBRATES THE SPIRIT OF GIVING AND PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY CLEANUP EFFORTS Compton, CA – On Saturday, Dec. 16, the City of Compton hosted two outstanding events that united the community in a spirit of celebration and generosity: the 3rd Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway and Community Bulk Day. The 3rd Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway transformed the newly named Eazy Street into a hub of holiday cheer, as families and children came together to revel in the festivities and receive delightful holiday gifts.

From books to electronics and fun games, children were delighted with an array of new toys. The city collected over 4000 toys for children, making it a joyous occasion for everyone involved. "Compton has once again demonstrated its commitment to fostering joy and unity within our community," said City of Compton Mayor Emma Sharif. "The success of the 3rd Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway n Compton, see page 8

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COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023

Summers pay off for ethnic studies students in more ways than one By Wendy Soderburg Classes, studying, extracurricular activities and part-time jobs are all in a day’s work for a college student. And if you’re a typical UCLA student, you also spend your summers participating in an internship that will, hopefully, assist you in reaching your career goal. It’s a lot to handle-especially if the internship you’re working for can’t afford to pay you.

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HIS past summer, however, the burden of working at an unpaid summer internship eased a bit for a few deserving students. Through the Gold Shield/IAC Ethnic Studies Summer Internships program -a partnership between the UCLA Institute of American Cultures, or IAC, and Gold Shield, Alumnae of UCLA four students received $5,000 each to gain knowledge and experience working for nonprofit organizations that otherwise would not have been able to provide monetary compensation. Each of the four students was selected by one of the ethnic studies centers in the IAC - the American Indian Studies Center, the Asian American Studies Center, the Chicano Studies Research Center and the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA. “Like scholarships, paid internships help students financially, but provide much more - a chance to work with a community-based organization, to develop a range of skills and to build networks,” said David Yoo, vice provost of the IAC. “The paid internships are important also because many internships are unpaid and disadvantage students who need to work. Students often have amazing, even transformative, experiences

From left to right: Candice Yokomizo (Gold Shield), Jackie Greenberg (Gold Shield), Carol Fujino (IAC CAO), Jessa Bayudan, Omar Mondragon, Linsey Rodriguez, Karolynne Gee (Gold Shield) and David Yoo (IAC vice provost).

that help them think through who they are in the world and how they can make a difference.” The 2023 summer internships not only helped the selected students - all undergraduates - to advance in their chosen fields, but also allowed them to return home and give back to the communities in which they grew up. Jessa Fate Bayudan (Asian American Studies Center), a sociology major with minors in public affairs and community engagement and social change, chose to work with LOUD For Tomorrow, a grassroots organization promoting youth empowerment through advocacy and civic engagement. LOUD For Tomorrow is located in Bayudan’s hometown of Delano, Calif., where she grew up after emigrating with her family from Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, in the Philippines. “It was a full-circle experience as I went from being one of the participants back in high school to helping develop a curriculum and internship focused on the destigmatization of substance use in youth and communities of color, an issue prevalent in my community,” said Bayudan, who plans to attend graduate school and then work in either education or public policy. “It finally felt like I was giving back to both

Left to right: Jessa Bayudan, Omar Mondragon and Linsey Rodriguez were among the four students selected for the program. (Not pictured: Kahlila Williams.)

the organization and community that have shaped my life and passions, as well as my perspectives and inclination to work toward social change.” _____________________ ___________________ Omar Federico Mondragon (American Indian Studies Center) comes from a family of activists, including an older sister who is the organizing director at Mid-City Community Advocacy Network (CAN) in City Heights, San Diego, where Mondragon interned. Since his freshman year in high school, Mondragon has worked with Mid-City CAN, a group comprised of residents who care deeply about their community and who collaborate to address the needs they find most pressing.

During his internship, Mondragon worked with the Improving Transportation team to connect young people with a free city bus program, and with the Youth Council team to support its summer “Artivism” program. “MidCity CAN is where I learned how to channel my passion for my community into organizing and advocacy,” said Mondragon, a public affairs major who hopes to work in policy implementation. “Today, MidCity CAN continues to reach out to the high schools my friends and I attended and to uplift their youth. This is only sustainable when members of our communities come back to serve.” _____________________ ___________________

Wendy Soderburg Linsey Rodriguez Linsey Rodriguez (Chicano Studies Research Center) had already accepted a parttime summer job as a barista in her hometown of Lompoc, Calif., before she learned she had been chosen to receive a Gold Shield/IAC internship. “I took the offer before I had a clue as to what other time commitments I would also carry,” said Rodriguez, a sociology major who decided to keep her barista job and also work with Future for Lompoc Youth, or FLY, this summer. “I kept busy, but I loved it, and I could safely say it was one of the best summers I’ve ever had.” Rodriguez chose FLY - an organization for high school youth that focuses on college and career-readiness skills because it was founded by individuals in Lompoc who noticed the lack of a pipeline from high school to college. “I was more than honored to go back to my alma mater and assist the members of FLY in their research training skills,” she said. “The course allowed me to share my knowledge and experience regarding data collection and ethics with the students.” Rodriguez plans to receive a master’s degree in social work, eventually becoming a child welfare social worker. n Summers pay, see page 5

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Lynwood residents come up missing Two Lynwood residents came up missing as of Dec. 17. Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department Missing Persons Unit investigators are asking for the public’s help locating Missing Person Dontae Rayshun Cottrell, aka Tae. He is a 20 year-old male Black who was last seen on the 11000 block of Carson Drive in Lynwood, on Sunday, Dec. 17, at approximately 9:30 p.m.

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ETECTIVES from the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department are also seeking assistance in locating at-risk missing person, Artesia McCoy. She was last seen on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m., on the 3100 block of Euclid Avenue, in the city of Lynwood. Cottrell is 6’03” tall, 175 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a burgundy “Anti-Social” jacket, black and white “Chuck Taylor” shoes. His loved ones are concerned for his well-being and asking for your help. Artesia McCoy is a female Black, 58 years old, 5’11", 166 lbs., has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a

blue, long sleeve blouse and black sweatpants. Artesia is diagnosed with schizophrenia, diabetes and is insulin dependent. Her family is concerned for her well-being and they are asking for the public's help. Anyone with information about these two incidents is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff 's Department's Missing Persons Unit at (323) 8905500. 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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In order from left to right – Araceli Allie, AltaMed PACE Program Director; Joyita Garg, Vice President AltaMed PACE Program; Dr. Esiquio Casillas, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, AltaMed PACE Program; Dr. Zoila Escobar, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Office, AltaMed Health Services, and President of the AltaMed Foundation; Mike Gipson, Assemblymember, 65th Assembly District; and Marco Leyva, Assistant Center Manager. nutrition counseling, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. Participants will also have access to an on-site physical and occupational room where they can receive rehabilitation therapies to recover and rebuild their functionality. Participants will continue to

receive their primary medical care services at their home center. AltaMed is recognized as a leader in senior health services and has become one of the nation’s largest PACE providers, serving almost 4,700 participants across its 11 centers located throughout Los

Angeles and Orange Counties. In the coming months, AltaMed PACE will open four additional ACS facilities in the Southeast Los Angeles area, bringing its number of total locations to 16. For more than 25 years, AltaMed PACE has helped participants avoid nursing

homes and instead, receive the care and services they need to stay safe, comfortable, and healthy in their own home. Each AltaMed PACE participant has a dedicated interdisciplinary care team, a group of staff and specialists who provide personalized health care. Those who enroll

in the program receive a comprehensive care plan designed to address their health needs and reduce their risk factors. The PACE Program offers care coordination, transportation, social services, meals, and social activities, all in a positive, comfortable environment.

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COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: YEAR-IN-REVIEW

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How to Limit Indoor Air Pollution in Your Home

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8. Trattoria staple 9. Sign of a saint 10. Kin group 11. South American monkey 12. Design detail, for short 15. Sacred objects on a pole 20. Bitterly regretting 22. Dwight D. Eisenhower 24. Boat race 25. Meat on a stick 26. "Fear of Flying" author Jong 27. Post-it user 29. *Site of tragic wildfires 31. Objectivity preventer 32. Declare invalid 33. Like 1950s style, today 34. *"The Eras Tour" star 36. Balkan native 38. St. Louis attraction 42. Hindu garment 45. Combining two forms 49. What kneecap and leech have in common 51. Airbnb offering 54. Northernmost land, to the ancients 56. a.k.a. adobar or carne de vinha d'alhos 57. Lion's share 58. Beyond natural, in U.K. 59. Steak preference 60. Days, in Havana 61. *Showtime's "____: The Aftermath" 62. Certain social media message 63. A third of thrice 64. Infantry's last rows 67. *____-AFTRA

THIS WEEKS SOLUTION

(StatePoint) On average, Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, making indoor air quality critical to the health of families. The level of some pollutants in indoor environments can be two to five times higher than outdoor concentrations.

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HROUGH the new Healthy and Efficient Homes campaign, the American Lung Association is raising awareness of common sources of indoor air pollutants -- including gas-, propane-, oil- and woodburning appliances -- and promoting practical shortand long-term solutions to address the associated health risks. The Problem In addition to cleaning products, mold, moisture and pests, the household appliances you use on a daily basis can impact indoor air quality. According to a comprehensive review of existing research, the American Lung Association has found that using appliances that burn methane (also known

as “natural”) gas, wood, propane and heating oil can release harmful pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, benzene and carbon monoxide in homes, while also contributing to outdoor air pollution and climate change. The review also found that the pollutants from these appliances increase the risk of breathing problems, asthma attacks, respiratory infections and other health harms, especially in children and older adults. “Using these appliances can sometimes worsen asthma symptoms, cause wheezing and result in reduced lung function in children,” says Katherine Pruitt, national senior director of policy for the American Lung Association. Solutions If you rely on combustion appliances for heating, hot water or cooking, there are some immediate steps you can take to reduce your risk from exposure to harmful pollutants: • Make sure your gas appliances are in proper working order. • Install carbon monoxide monitors. • Avoid unnecessary wood burning in your home. • Use ventilation, either a range hood that vents to the outside or an open window

or both, when cooking on a gas stove. • For homes that rely on wood burning for heat or cooking, an air cleaning device that uses HEPA filtration can provide some protection from the soot and smoke. As Pruitt notes, gas was once considered the cleaner, more appealing choice of fuel for heating and cooking, but now, healthier and more efficient appliances are available in the United States, such as heat pumps and induction stoves. Efficiency standards are helping make appliances cleaner, while local, state and federal incentive programs exist to provide rebates and other financial incentives to those who choose to install modern electric appliances. “The goal is not to force anyone to make the switch. It’s to make doing so easier and more affordable for those who choose to,” says Pruitt. To learn more and get involved, visit Lung.org/ Healthy-Efficient-Homes. For additional information about how to improve your indoor air quality, visit Lung. org/Clean-Air. Clean air is essential for healthy lungs. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve the air you and your family breathe at home.

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Lynwood High students gifted with free haircuts for the holidays Just in time for the holidays, Lynwood High School students were gifted free haircuts and hairstyles as part of the inaugural Cuts for Kids charity event on December 13.

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VER a dozen celebrity hairstylists and barbers filled the Lynwood High gymnasium to provide free haircuts and styles to 46 students who waited patiently for their turn and left with brand-new looks and confident smiles as they enter 2024. “Being here makes me feel happy because I've never seen or heard of an event like this where schools are giving free haircuts and styles to students,” Class of 2027 student Briana Daugherty said. “It makes me feel excited for the next four years.” LHS Assistant Principal DeAnthony Friday, who helped spearhead the event in conjunction with local

barber Sol’Le, said the event was aimed at spreading holiday cheer among students while exposing them to new opportunities. “Given that we're approaching the holiday season, we wanted to give back to our school community, ease the

financial burden on families by offering haircuts for free and empower our students to explore entrepreneurship in a field that doesn't necessarily require a college degree,” said Friday, who graduated from Lynwood High in 2005. “We're grateful to the barbers and hairstylists who helped

provide some holiday cheer to our students and we hope to expand the opportunity next year.” Participating in the event – which was sponsored by the LHS Young Black Achievers Student Union and the EduCare Foundation – was LHS senior Ethan

Dominguez, who has been a barber for the last four years and was inspired to support his peers. "It was really important to me to want to give back to my community and give kids the confidence they need to enter the new year in style," he said.

internship to provide the next generation of young leaders with the training and skills they need to make change. “Being able to play a role in shaping the future of these young individuals was an honor, and it reminded me of the importance of education and the impact it can have on individuals and society as a whole,” said Williams, who plans to work full time with Students Deserve after graduation and eventually pursue a Ph.D. in education. _____________________ ___________________ All four of this summer’s internship recipients were introduced to the Gold Shield/ IAC internship program by Veronica Terriquez, director of the Chicano Studies Research Center, who met some

of them when they took her courses on youth organizing. “The students who were selected for the Gold Shield internship were exceptional individuals with a deep commitment to advancing social justice in their communities,” Terriquez said. “These students were matched with organizations who are spearheading youth-led efforts to make local governments more accountable to their communities. Students and organizations both gained from this partnership.” This past summer was the Gold Shield/IAC internship program’s second successful year in operation. The students in 2022’s pilot program included Elvira Aceves (Chicano Studies Research Center); Charlene Cubangbang (Asian American Studies

Center); Cheyenne Faulkner (American Indian Studies Center); and Kennedy McIntyre (Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies). Last month, the IAC received news that Gold Shield, one of UCLA’s oldest philanthropic organizations, had voted to provide funding for a third year and beyond. “The proposal appealed to us because it directly supports UCLA’s academic and community service roles while advancing goals for diversity, equity and inclusion,” said Pamela Viele, chair of Gold Shield’s scholarship committee. “We saw the internships as a ‘win/win/win,’ providing significant impact and immediate results for students, host agencies and the broader UCLA community. For cash-strapped non-

profits that typically host the internships, funding makes it financially feasible to bolster staffing, to expand services to the community, and to provide a meaningful educational experience for students. From a long-term perspective, service learning cultivates an ethos of community engagement that yields societal benefits.” According to Williams, the Gold Shield internship was “an invaluable stepping stone” in her career journey. “The skills and experience I have gained will prove instrumental in my future endeavors,” she said. “Once again, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Gold Shield for believing in me and providing me with this remarkable opportunity to grow, personally and professionally.”

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Kahlila Williams (Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies) is a double major in sociology and African-American studies who spent her summer interning with Students Deserve, a Los Angeles-based organization that has shaped policy for police-free and community schools and supports investment in Black, Muslim, undocumented, Indigenous and queer youth in poor and working-class communities. Born in Long Beach, Calif., Williams was placed in foster care at the age of 10 and was raised in Los Angeles, apart from her four sisters. She was introduced to Students Deserve while in high school and chose to return there for her internship, helping to plan and facilitate the organization’s summer

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COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023

Cultivating the fine art of listening Dr. James L. Snyder If confession is good for the soul, I must confess here, I have not been successful at everything in my life. Oh yes, there are a few things I have been successful at, which I won’t mention right now. But many things I have failed to succeed at.

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NE thing I have failed to succeed at, even though I have tried all my life, is listening. My ears work, and I can hear many things, but it’s listening when I fail. My first experience in this area of listening was when I met The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. We met in September and had become a couple by January. One night, we were traveling with a group, and she casually asked, “Wouldn’t it be nice to get married?” Having failed in woman-ology and thinking it was just a casual question, I said, “It sure would be nice to get married.”

Courtesy photo by Photo by Alex Green/Pexels The next day, in the school halls, everybody congratulated me, and for the life of me, I did not know what they were talking about. I just thought I

passed a test for the first time. Later, I realized they congratulated me on my engagement to get married. I was the last one to know.

Early in our marriage, she said, “Correct me if I’m wrong…” Then, she explained the situation from her perspective. I usually would do what she asked and correct her. The first time I did this, I was not prepared for the outcome. Looking at me, she graciously said, “If I want your opinion, I will ask for it.” I began to understand that hearing and listening are two different occupations. I can hear everything she is saying, but I’m not listening to what she is saying. I’m not quite sure how to connect these two things. Finally, I began to understand what she meant. When she said, “Correct me if I’m wrong,” she was not asking for a correction but something completely different. She wanted to hear from me, “My dear, you are absolutely correct.” I began to understand what people meant when they said, “A happy wife is a happy family.” Even though I’m still trying to develop a learning curve in this area, I have learned that my happiest days are not when I am right. I used to think they

The Sheep and the Goats By Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President Emerita, Children’s Defense Fund During what is known as a holy season of light in many faith traditions, and as Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of the most famous poor baby in the world, I often reflect on a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that comes long after the Christmas story. Matthew 25:31-46 is often known as the parable of the sheep and the goats: 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers

and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ 41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ 46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” n Goats, see page 8

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were, but I have graduated to a different understanding. Recently, I noticed that The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has used the phrase, “Correct me if I’m wrong,” more times than I’ve ever heard her say that. I’m not sure if it’s intentional, but at my level of understanding, I’m going to accept it and say to her every time, “Oh, my dear, you are absolutely correct.” The smile on her face when I say that is very satisfying and worth my effort. I must make a choice in life: her smile or my being right. At my level of experience, I always choose the former. While thinking about this recently I remembered a very wonderful verse in the New Testament. “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: (James 1:19). I need to cultivate the fine art of listening. That simply means that I’m going to be slow to speak and only speak when I have thought through what I am hearing. Dr. James L. Snyder can be reached by e-mail at jamessnyder51@gmail.com.

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UCLA overcomes slow start to win the LA Bowl By Dennis J. Freeman INGLEWOOD, California - The UCLA Bruins finished their 2023 college football season with a win. The Bruins came into the Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk limping. The Bruins had lost three of their last four games of the regular season, including getting thumped 33-7 by Cal at the Rose Bowl Stadium.

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HEN the first half of the LA Bowl went into the books, it looked like UCLA might fold again and end its season on an unglamorous note. The Bruins were down at intermission to Boise State, 16-7. Things changed in the second half for the Bruins. UCLA outscored Boise State 28-6 in the second half to win the ballgame, 35-22. The big difference for the Bruins was the third quarter. UCLA scored 21 points in the third quarter while holding Boise State to zero points in the period. UCLA rushed for 280 yards and accounted for another 230 yards through the air to dominate the game. After the game, UCLA head coach Chip Kelly talked about his team’s comeback

Photos by Mark Hammond for The Bulletin win. “I think our defense actually played well in the first half,” Kelly said. “We just missed a couple of tackles. They were where they were supposed to be. The runs were fit the right way. The long screen pass they had, we had a couple shots at 'em, didn't get them down. Give credit to the running back for Boise. It was a pretty good run by him. We felt confident, we were in the locker room at halftime, that everything that

happened in the first half, it was us, missed tackles on the defense and penalties on the offensive side of the ball. We felt like if we could clean it up, we were poised to break out in the second half. And that's what happened.

UCLA wrapped up its sea­ son with an 8-5 record. Boise State concluded its season at 8-6. Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson took ownership of his team’s loss. “Didn't execute,” Danielson said. “Take full

responsibility for it as a team. Defensively we didn't execute. Offensively we couldn't sustain drives. And then we gave up some big plays defensively, lost some of the momentum. Work to find ways to get it back and didn't so I take full responsibility for the whole team. Gotta be better in the second half. When you're going into the half with a lead and we're getting the ball we gotta be better. We'll learn a lot from it, look at the film and be better in the future for it.”

COMPTON BULLETIN NEWS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023 Lynwood students spreads holiday cheer to the community

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Lynwood Unified students shared heartwarming displays of holiday cheer and community spirit during an array of winter festivities during December as the District heads toward the Winter Break and celebrates accomplishments over the last year.

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N December 8, Lynwood Unified students represented at the City of Lynwood Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade, where cheerleaders, dance ensembles and marching bands showed off their talents, forming a strong sense of school pride among their peers, families and the greater community. Hosler and Cesar Chavez Middle School students joined in on the holiday fun by participating in a spirit

week filled with festive dress-up days, lunchtime activities, raffles and wrapping up the semester with a holiday luncheon. Meanwhile, elementary schools dazzled families with winter performances featuring dances, songs and cheers to beloved holiday tunes - all choreographed by dedicated teachers and staff in festive holiday outfits. The final holiday performances of 2023 will take place at 9 a.m. at Mark Twain

Elementary School and 9:15 a.m. at Abbott Elementary School on Friday, December 15. District schools will be closed for Winter Recess from Monday, December 18 to Friday, January 5. January 8 is a Pupil Free Day. Schools will welcome back students on Tuesday, January 9. Lynwood Unified wishes the community a safe and restful holiday season and looks forward to seeing students return to campus in 2024.

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America’s first-in-the-nation Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans. CJEC was one of seven “anchor organizations” sanctioned by the Reparations Task Force and the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to host a series of “listening sessions” designed to ensure certain communities in the state provided their thoughts and concerns about the work the task force was doing. In addition, CJEC helped the task force evaluate California’s role in slavery and Jim Crow discrimination – and followed that work up with developing resolutions to compensate African Americans for past and ongoing race-based injustices. During one of CJEC’s signature “listening sessions,” the organization introduced Marian and Michael Johnson, sister and brother, members of a Black family that lost property in Russell City due to eminent domain. Russell City was an unincorporated majority Black community located between the Bay Area cities of Oakland and Hayward. Their story garnered national press coverage. CJEC is also a community co-sponsor of Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 8 — the Ending Slavery in California Prisons Act of 2023-204. The California Constitution prohibits slavery and prohibits involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. Authored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City), who is also chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, said ACA 8 called for prohibiting slavery in any form, including forced labor

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compelled by the use or threat of physical or legal coercion in California prisons. ACA 8 received the twothirds vote required during the legislative session and a constitutional amendment was placed on the ballot for the November 2024 general election to allow the voters of California to decide its fate. California Black Media spoke with Chris Lodgson, a CJEC member, about the organization’s advocacy and the work it is doing to support the fight for reparations in California. What does your organization do to improve the lives of Black people in California? CJEC works to improve the lives of Black Californians who descend from persons enslaved in the U.S. by organizing, mobilizing, and advocating for strong lineage-based Reparations. What was your greatest success over the course of the

last year? Over the course of last year our greatest successes include: First, we helped the California Reparations Task Force successfully complete its work developing Reparations recommendations, which were submitted to the Governor, State Senate and State Assembly. Second, was the passage and signing by the Governor of legislation we wrote that will require California state agencies to collect data on descendants of U.S. Chattel Slavery. Currently our State does not have a way to measure the living conditions of those of us whose Ancestors were enslaved in this country. Third, organizing and hosting over a dozen Reparations community meetings, town halls, listening sessions, and panel events. In your view, what is the biggest challenge Black Californians face? The biggest challenge Black

Californians face is making ends meet to feed and support our families. What was your organization’s biggest challenge? The biggest challenge and opportunity our organization faced over the last year was raising awareness about California's Reparations efforts. Does your organization support or plan to get involved in the push for reparations in California? Absolutely. We are California’s first, only and leading state-wide grassroots organization born specifically for lineage-based reparations and reparative Justice. How can more Californians of all backgrounds get involved in the work you’re doing? Visit our website at www. cjec.org and sign up for volunteer opportunities, our free monthly Reparations news via email and text updates and donate.

tion. MIT emeritus professor of economics and Nobel Laureate Robert Solow was prescient thirty years ago when he wrote in a foreword to the Children’s Defense Fund report, Wasting America’s Future: “For many years Americans have allowed child poverty levels to remain astonishingly high . . . far higher than one would think a rich and ethical society would tolerate. The justification, when one is offered at all, has often been that action is expensive: ‘We have more will than wallet.’ I suspect that in fact our wallets exceed our will, but in any event this concern for the drain on our resources completely misses the other side of the equa-

tion: Inaction has its costs too… As an economist I believe that good things are worth paying for; and that even if curing children’s poverty were expensive, it would be hard to think of a better use in the world for money. If society cares about children, it should be willing to spend money on them.” This is a season when many people focus on individual giving to others they know and love, but we as a nation are also called to care individually and collectively by working to ensure systemic justice for children and young people and vulnerable neighbors and strangers all year long. We must always be sheep and not goats.

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showcases the generosity and spirit of our residents and partners, and I'm thrilled to witness the smiles on the faces of our children." Simultaneously, the Community Bulk Day proved to be a resounding success as residents participated in a communitywide cleanup event. This initiative provided an opportunity for community members to enhance the beauty of their homes, apartments, and lots by bringing small and bulky items to designated drop-off locations. "Compton's residents have truly shown their dedication to the well-being of our community," expressed Councilmember Andre Spicer. "The Community Bulk Day was a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved when we all come together for a common goal." “Every little effort matters in our community,” said Todd Boquet, Program Coordinator for the Compton Initiative Bright Lights of Compton. “The Community Bulk Day shows that when we work together for a common goal, we can make positive changes.” The 3rd Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway and Community Bulk Day marked significant events in Compton's annual calendar, showcasing the city's commitment to fostering a strong sense of community, joy, and cleanliness.

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As the daughter of a Baptist preacher, I’ve read and reread these verses all my life. I long believed they were about each person’s individual responsibility to treat everyone we meet—especially the poorest and neediest— as a child of God. But I finally came to understand they are also about our collective obligation. These verses say the people gathering to be judged will come in nations. What is the citizen role, the community role in how we care for each other? Are we sheep or are we goats? If Matthew 25 and the prophets in every other major faith tradition are right, there should be no poor child in our rich na-

COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023 T.S. No. 112718-CA APN: 6140-022-024 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 2/13/2024 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/21/2007 as Instrument No. 20070368385 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: VIRGINIA FIELDS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK 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; BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1013 SOUTH CASWELL AVENUE, COMPTON, CA 90220 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $423,095.88 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-

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7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 112718-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, 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) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 112718-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 SchId:91966 AdId:30946 CustId:670 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER 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 CLEO JACKSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CLEO JACKSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/05/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal author-

ity 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 JENNIFER A. LUMSDAINE, ESQ. - SBN 232751, TREDWAY, LUMSDAINE & DOYLE LLP 3900 KILROY AIRPORT WAY, STE. 240 LONG BEACH CA 90806, Telephone (562) 923-0971 BSC 224326 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/23 CNS-3762601# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:92241 AdId:31036 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHEILA L. SAXTON CASE NO. 23STPB13201 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SHEILA L. SAXTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BERT W. SAXTON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BERT W. SAXTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/05/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner ELIZABETH APODACA - SBN 220578, MY ATTORNEY LA, PROF. CORP. 13601 WHITTIER BLVD. #101 WHITTIER CA 90605 Telephone (562) 693-5027 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/23 CNS-3762640# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:92339 AdId:31066 CustId:61 -----------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 RACHEL E. FERGUSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RACHEL E. FERGUSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/10/24 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 MAX N. ALAVI - SBN 272099 / MARK S. KRAUSE - SBN 302732, MAX M. ALAVI, ATTORNEY AT LAW, APC 2424 SE BRISTOL STREET, SUITE 300 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660, Telephone (949) 706-1919 BSC 224327 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/23 CNS-3762667# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:92344 AdId:31068 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KATHLEEN JOYCE SIMMONS CASE NO. 23STPB13116 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of KATHLEEN JOYCE SIMMONS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STANLEY WHITE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STANLEY WHITE 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.

9 A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/29/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner SCOTT E. RAHN - SBN 222528; STEPHANIE K. DELANEY - SBN 317557 RMO LLP 901 BRINGHAM AVENUE LOS ANGELES CA 90049 Telephone (424) 320-9444 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/23 CNS-3762907# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:92347 AdId:31069 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ADA LEE BATTLE CASE NO. 23STPB13384 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ADA LEE BATTLE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JULIANA BATTLE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JULIANA BATTLE 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: 01/19/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

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10 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 DEBORA YOUNG - SBN 250106, YOUNG LAW FIRM 11500 W. OLYMPIC BLVD., SUITE 400 LOS ANGELES CA 90064, Telephone (310) 444-3003 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/23 CNS-3764153# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:92413 AdId:31093 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELLEN R. WALKER aka ELLEN R. WALKERSMITH Case No. 23STPB13179 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELLEN R. WALKER aka ELLEN R. WALKERSMITH A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Robert Smith, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Robert Smith, Jr. 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 January 9, 2024 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: TERESA GUTIERREZ ESQ SBN 303957 TERESA GUTIERREZ LAW, APLC 1218 EL PRADO AVE STE 128D

TORRANCE CA 90501 CN102267 WALKER Dec 13,20,27, 2023 SchId:92420 AdId:31096 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MYER NICHOLAS SIMON, AKA MYER S. SIMON, AKA MYER SIMON CASE NO. 23STPB13418 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MYER NICHOLAS SIMON, AKA MYER S. SIMON, AKA MYER SIMON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LESLIE A. WADE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LESLIE A. WADE 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 January 5, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept.: “29” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA Stanley Mosk Courthouse IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. OTHER CALIFORNIA statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. PAUL D. VELASCO, ESQ., SB# 192421 Attorney for Petitioner VELASCO LAW GROUP, APC 333 W. Broadway, Suite 100 Long Beach, CA 90802 PNSB# 107399 Published in: Compton Bulletin Pub Dates: December 13, 20, 27, 2023 SchId:92458 AdId:31109 CustId:78 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 23-30504-BACA Title No. 2894302 A.P.N. 6181-008-014 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/28/2006. 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: Jacinto Rocha, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 08/07/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1737296 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 01/22/2024 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: $63,244.32 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 619 S Bradfield Ave, Compton, CA 90221-4042 A.P.N.: 6181-008-014 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 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-30504-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. 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.

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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 23-30504-BACA 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: 12/12/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4804387 12/19/2023, 12/26/2023, 01/02/2024 SchId:92491 AdId:31120 CustId:64 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FLOR IVETH MONTERROSA CASE NO. 23STPB07045 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FLOR IVETH MONTERROSA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JONATHAN AHUMADA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JONATHAN AHUMADA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/16/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154)

of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JOHN R. GOTTES - SBN 134317 6723 WASHINGTON AVENUE WHITTIER CA 90601-4309 Telephone (323) 564-4444 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24 CNS-3766097# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:92534 AdId:31135 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 22-20872-SPCA Title No. 220686240-CAVOI A.P.N. 6147-008-004 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/02/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(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: Waba Spano Group LLC, a California limited liability company Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 03/30/2021 as Instrument No. 20210496846 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 01/26/2024 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: $446,260.16 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 12615 South Slater Avenue, Compton, CA 90222 A.P.N.: 6147-008-004 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 compa-

COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023 ny, 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 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 22-20872-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 22-20872-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: 12/13/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4804523 12/19/2023, 12/26/2023, 01/02/2024 SchId:92537 AdId:31136 CustId:64 -----------NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 23-38971-SH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: LITTLE SAIGON SUPERMARKET LLC, 7617 GARVEY AVE., ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 Doing Business as: TOP BIONICOS All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/ are: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: TIRI CORP., 8193 LAKE KNOLL DR., ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURES, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENTS, TOOLS, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD INTEREST, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, ALL TRANSFERABLE PERMITS, LICENSES AND INVENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE and are located at: 7617 GARVEY AVE.,

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ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: TEAM ESCROW INC, 30 CORPORATE PARK, SUITE 210, IRVINE, CA 92606 and the anticipated sale date is JANUARY 8, 2024 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: TEAM ESCROW INC, 30 CORPORATE PARK, SUITE 210, IRVINE, CA 92606 and the last date for filing claims shall be JANUARY 5, 2024, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: 12/11/2023 BUYER: TIRI CORP. ORD-2029720 SOUTH EL MONTE BULLETIN 12/18/23 SchId:92554 AdId:31141 CustId:628 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 23-01865-LCCA Title No. 230421140-CAVOI A.P.N. 6184-009-148 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/21/2019. 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: Serge William Yomba Toda, a married man as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 03/27/2019 as Instrument No. 20190267459 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 01/26/2024 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: $500,359.21 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 12 Manzanita Lane, Compton, CA 90221 A.P.N.: 6184-009148 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be

aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-01865-LCCA. 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 23-01865-LCCA 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: 12/14/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line ; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4804634 12/19/2023, 12/26/2023, 01/02/2024 SchId:92555 AdId:31142 CustId:64 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 169243 Title No. 95528003-55 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/10/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/11/2024 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/22/2022, as Instrument No. 20220204503, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Andres Ceja, An Unmarried Person, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of

payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 - Vineyard Ballroom. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 6164-015-039 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 195 OF TRACT NO. 13960, IN THE CITY OF COMPTON, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 285 PAGES 3 THROUGH 7, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1417 S. Burris Ave, Compton, CA 90221 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $303,132.17 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:12/18/2023 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27368 Via Industria, Suite 201 Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site – www.Auction.com - for information re-

11 garding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 169243. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale, or visit this internet website www.auction.com or https://tracker.auction.com/sb1079/ for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case Ts# 169243 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. AFN4804865 12/20/2023, 12/27/2023, 01/03/2024 SchId:92614 AdId:31159 CustId:64 -----------NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (SECS. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. 6789-EY Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s) are: TENTH HOUSE ENTERPRISES, 1390 E. BURNETT ST., STE L, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 1390 E. BURNETT ST., STE L, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: ALLEGRA 1419 SANTA FE AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90817 The name(s) and business address(es) of the Buyer(s) are: PRINTMASTERS, INC., 10666 LOS ALAMITOS BLVD, LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL, TRADE NAME, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE of a certain PRINTING AND SIGNS business known as ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING and which are located at: 1390 E. BURNETT ST., STE L, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JANUARY 10, 2024 at the office of: SAPPHIRE ESCROW, 17100 PIONEER BLVD., SUITE 110, ARTESIA, CA 90701 This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: SAPPHIRE ESCROW, 17100 PIONEER BLVD., SUITE 110, ARTESIA, CA 90701, and the last date for filing claims shall be JANUARY 9, 2024, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: DECEMBER 11, 2023 BUYER: PRINTMASTERS, INC. 2038935-PP LONG BEACH CALIFORNIAN 12/21/23 SchId:92623 AdId:31162 CustId:628

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By Bob Garver A bit of autobiography here at the start: I grew up a stone’s throw from Hershey, Pennsylvania and my current full-time employment comes from Hershey’s Chocolate World in Times Square. Chocolate, its production, and its sales are all a major part of my identity. So I view media related to Roald Dahl’s 1964 children’s book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” through a different lens than most. For example, the first time I saw 1971’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at the age of six, I wondered why the whole world would lose its mind over a contest where the prize was a visit to a chocolate factory. I lived a mere ten minutes from a chocolate factory, and even at that young age, the tour had gotten boring for me. Eventually I learned that the factory of the movie was a gorgeous and twisted place, and then I was able to enjoy the ride (with the possible exception of the nightmarish actual “ride”), but it took about half the movie for my disbelief to be suspended.

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LL of this is to say that I went into “Wonka” with a high standard for how the chocolate would be portrayed. I wasn’t looking for accuracy, heck, I was just coming

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off an unreasonably crowded Saturday-in-December shift and needed a break from real chocolate. But I did need the chocolate to look good, to come off well so that people would leave the theater wanting more of it. The chocolate of the 1971 film looked absolutely scrumdiddlyumptious (a word that surprisingly passes my computer’s spell-check), but in the 2005 Tim Burton version, it looked distorted

and inedible. Given those two extremes, it’s not shocking that the chocolate in “Wonka” falls somewhere in the middle, but given that it’s surrounded by an underwhelming movie, I wasn’t exactly in a hurry to return to work and use my employee discount. The movie follows young Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) as he seeks to open his first chocolate shop. Standing in his way are the “Chocolate

Cartel” of no-good rivals Slugworth (Paterson Jospeh); Fickelgruber (Mathew Baynton); and Prodnose (Matt Lucas), an on-the-take police chief (Keegan-Michael Key), and his indentured servitude to a pair of laundromat owners (Tom Davis and Olivia Colman). But he has help from his fellow “scrubbers” (Jim Carter, Natasha Rothwell, Rakhee Thakhar, Rich Fulcher, and breakout Calah Lane)

and the lasting wisdom of his late mother (Sally Hawkins). He’s initially antagonized by a thieving Oompa-Loompa (Hugh Grant) but we know that the two will eventually end up allies and that Wonka will bring in all of Oompa-Loompaland to work in his factory in an arrangement that future adaptations will no doubt overcompensate to make clear is not slavery. Wonka himself is both a spectacularly great and terrible businessman. He’s pitifully naïve and bad at managing a budget, yet effortlessly charming as a salesman and knows chocolate so well that he can manufacture it seemingly by magic. The only time he ever has to worry about finding an ingredient is a sequence where he has to break into a zoo to get giraffe’s milk. And not only does the chocolate taste great, but it gives people superpowers like newfound self-confidence and the ability to fly. So yes, the chocolate comes off well, the movie has done its job there. I can’t say “Wonka” does its job well in every department. I’m still not sold on Chalamet as a leading man, especially compared to the brilliant Gene Wilder as the 1971 Wonka. This movie is so darn sweet that it lacks the naughtiness that made that version appealing. Grant is the only one who seems to be in the right spirit, and his performance is hampered by terrible CGI. And every one of the movie’s musical numbers is overproduced dreck, even the classic “Pure Imagination” is devoid of life. That said, it’s impossible to get too mad at a movie like this, one that the family can all agree to see together during the holidays. Grade: C “Wonka” is rated PG for some violence, mild language and thematic elements. Its running time is 116 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.