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Will voter apathy reign again in Compton?

Debates

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GIVES COMPTON RESIDENTS FINAL LOOK AT ELECTION candidates

COMPTON - There were two candidate forums that took place on Feb. 24 in the city of Compton. With the March 5 election just around the corner, incumbents as well newbies tried to make one last dish impression on voters before residents will be asked to vote next Tuesday.

DEBATES gives Compton residents final look at election candidates

The Meet the Candidates forum took place at the Crystal Casino Hotel where the event was sponsored or put on by the Compton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It was a scheduled two-hour event where all the candidates were on a short leash to answer questions from the moderator.

Individuals vying for the City Clerk’s seat included Lynn Boone, Satra Zurita, and current City

Carson boys basketball team are CIF LA City champions

The Carson High School boys basketball team defeated Los Angeles Jordan to win the CIF Los Angeles City Section Division V Championship with a 62-60 overtime victory at El Camino College on Feb. 23. After losing to San Pedro on Feb. 2, Carson ran off four straight wins to earn the title. Carson outscored Jordan 7-5 in the extra

session to come away victorious. Carson senior Jacob Ortega (1) led the Colts with 23 points in the ballgame. For other photos from this game as well as from the Gardena girls basketball team’s win against Fremont in the CIF LA City Division IV title game, see page 7.

Clerk Vernell McDaniel. McDaniel was appointed or promoted to the City Clerk position after Alita Godwin, who had manned the position for decades, retired.

In the District 4 race, Lillie P. Darden, who was appointed to that seat after Emma Sharif vacated that position once she was elected mayor, have a lot tough sledding to go through with several candidates who may eventually cancel each other out. Joel Estrada, Alysia Rivers, and Terrance Cumby all think they’re the worthy choice of voters for the District 4 seat.

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The March 5 election will say a lot about the direction the city of Compton is headed. If residents of Compton want change from the status quo they need to vote. It’s that simple. There is no magic wand to be waved. There are no tricks hiding out under anyone’s sleeve.

To beat back voter apathy is to take part in the most fundamental right afforded to all Americans. Somehow, this message has been lost on the residents of Compton. If past election cycles are an accurate gauge that doesn’t bode well for the city or those attempting to run for political office.

Or maybe it does.

There are many factors that go into voter apathy. Whatever the case may be, including who’s running City Hall, fixing this problem takes a step for residents to either show up at a polling place or vote by mail.

Complaints from residents about potholes needing to be filled, upgrades in infrastructure, the persistent presence of crime, and other City ails, might change if enough people in Compton show up at election time to vote.

The last election cycle illustrates a vacuum of those who voted and those who did not. According to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/ County

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Councilwoman Deidre Duhart bids for City Council seat

In a city known for its resilience, Councilwoman Deidre M. Duhart emerges as a beacon of progress and positive change. With a rich history of service and a vision for a thriving Compton, she brings a fresh perspective to local governance.

AS the 1st District Councilmember,

Mrs. Duhart is a dedicated community leader committed to making Compton a more inclusive place for everyone. Deidre M. Duhart’s journey into politics is rooted in her deep connection to Compton.

A resident for 36 years, she served as the Director of Customer Service for NHIC, INC., accumulating over 30 years of administrative leadership experience. Mrs. Duhart transitioned to public service in 2010, dedicating herself to

various roles within Compton City hall and contributing to local governance.

In an exclusive interview, Mrs. Duhart shared, “I am motivated by a sincere desire to make a positive difference in the lives of Compton residents. My goal is to move the city forward by improving the quality of life for everyone, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity.”

Mrs. Duhart supports Community Based Policing, emphasizing collaboration with law enforcement. She has initiated open dialogues with the police captain and lieutenant, addressing public safety concerns directly in town hall meetings.

Her approach involves community empowerment, encouraging residents to actively participate in council meetings and providing input on quality-of-life issues.

“My key issues and priorities include addressing aging infrastructure, street rehabilitation, and enhancing public safety. I am committed to a robust emergency response program and ensuring our parks

are safe for children during recreational activities.” In a city poised for transformation, Councilwoman Deidre M. Duhart emerges as a leader with a proven track record, dedicated to bringing about

positive change and ensuring a brighter future for Compton.

With achievements such as street repaving, enhanced code enforcement, and successful housing and business developments, she encourages the com-

munity to “Join the Movement for Progress.” Mrs. Duhart’s track record in just 20 months speaks volumes, and she emphasizes the need to sustain positive momentum to address ongoing community needs.

Vernell McDaniel aims to keep seat as Compton City Clerk

Compton, CA - With 21 years of dedicated service Vernell McDaniel, the current City Clerk of Compton, is seeking to maintain her role and continue the momentum of positive change.

Appointed Jan. 17, 2023, with the support of Compton City Council, McDaniel has proven to be an instrumental force in steering the city towards progress. Serving as the Chief Deputy City Clerk for two decades before the appointment, her experience underscores a deep understanding of the Compton community’s needs.

“The residents of Compton deserve an efficient and ethical leader in the City Clerk’s office. With a proven track record of serving the Compton community, I humbly request the community’s vote to retain the position,” says McDaniel.

From resolutions to public records requests, McDaniel’s

first year in office has been defined by efficiency, dedication, and a commitment to public service. During her first year, McDaniel spearheaded the attestation, execution, and signing of 199 resolutions and 23 ordinances, solidifying her role as an instrumental force in shaping the city’s legislative landscape.

Emphasizing a commitment to ethical governance, McDaniel upholds the highest standards, aligning with the Elections Code, California Government Code, Ralph M. Brown Act, City Charter, Compton Municipal Code, Political Reform Act, and Public Records Act.

This dedication ensures transparency and integrity in the operation of the City Clerk’s office.

“I come from a military family and I have three adult children, all whom attended Compton Unified Schools and

were employed by the City of Compton prior to their military careers,” McDaniel shared.

McDaniel currently has a daughter in the U.S Army employed by the State of California and two sons both currently serving overseas. She has five grandchildren and her eldest granddaughter is currently serving in the Air force stationed at Spangdahlem Air

Base in Rheinland-Pfaiz, Germany.

“I was able to purchase my first home in the City of Compton at age 19. I am forever grateful for that opportunity and will continue to give back to the community that I love,” said McDaniel.

Partnerships with The National Association for Equal Justice In America, Veterans of

Foreign Wars, and Local 2325 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) showcase McDaniel’s commitment to positive initiatives.

During her first year in office as city clerk she also oversaw the execution of 156 contracts, demonstrating her adeptness in managing critical agreements that contribute to the city’s development and prosperity.

Within the last year, McDaniel helped to process and complete 1,053 public records requests, with 73 currently pending, reflecting her dedication to open governance.

“During my time serving the City Clerk’s office, I’ve invested in professional growth by attending eight certified training sessions and a key conference hosted by the California Clerks Association,” she remarked. “My commitment to Compton goes beyond my role as City Clerk.”

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Court says Louisiana’s legislative maps violate Voting Rights Act

BATON ROUGE—In a victory for fair maps, a federal court recently ruled in favor of Louisiana voters, agreeing that the current state House and Senate district maps violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

THE plaintiffs who challenged the state legislative maps — the Louisiana State Conference of the NAACP, Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute, and several individual voters — are represented by the

American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Louisiana, Legal Defense Fund (LDF), law firm Cozen O’ Connor, and Louisiana attorneys Ron Wilson and John Adcock. In its decision, the court condemned the packing and cracking of Black communities within the maps, emphasizing the importance of upholding the principles of equal representation for all citizens.

In response to these findings, the court has mandated remedial measures to rectify the discriminatory boundaries, ensuring that future elections reflect the true diversity of the Louisiana population. Today’s decision reinforces the importance of protecting every citi-

zen’s right to vote and ensures that electoral processes are fair, just, and free from discriminatory practices.

“This decision sets a powerful precedent for challenging discriminatory redistricting efforts across the nation, confirming that attempts to dilute Black communities’ votes and their power will not be tolerated,” said Megan Keenan, staff attorney with the ACLU Voting Rights Project.

“This win would not be possible without the commitment displayed by our clients and generations of Black Louisianians who have spent years organizing and fighting to receive the Voting Rights Act’s promise

of fair representation. We commend the court for bringing our clients one step closer to justice, and we will continue our work to protect the voting rights of all Americans,” Keenan added.

“The impact of this victory cannot be overstated,” said Nora Ahmed, ACLU of Louisiana legal director. “Representation at the state level has an enormous impact on the daily lives of all Louisianians, and fair representation in the Louisiana Legislature is paramount. We are extremely pleased that the court has ruled in favor of minority voters who were actively having their voices silenced by their elected officials, and we will continue to fight on their behalf.”

“Today, hope surges through Louisiana,” said Dr. Dorothy Nairne, plaintiff. “Fair maps ignite a spark of empowerment in our communities, opening opportunities to elect and be represented by candidates of our choices. This is our victory, shared by every Louisianian who yearns for a brighter future. I am revitalized to build on this momentum and keep working toward transformation.”

“Today’s decision is a victory

that affirms the voices and votes of Black voters in Louisiana,” said Sara Rohani, redistricting fellow at the Legal Defense Fund. “Voting rights and political participation are under attack across our country. This win is a testament to the strength and resilience of Black communities across the state that fought to be fairly recognized, represented, and heard. LDF will continue to work with its partners to protect the rights of Black voters across the country today, and for the foreseeable future.

Nairne v. Ardoin was originally brought in March 2022 and asserts that the maps deny Black residents an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and elect candidates of their choice, in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act bans the discriminatory drawing of legislative district lines that dilute the voting strength of Black voters. In the last decade, communities of color in Louisiana have grown, but the state Legislature failed to draw district lines that would allow Black Louisiana voters to elect their preferred leaders.

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Why You Should Avoid DIY Dental Trends

(StatePoint) DIY activities, like swapping a lighting fixture or painting your living room, are popular ways to accomplish your todo list. But as anyone who has tackled too big of a project knows, some jobs are best left to the professionals. That includes your dental health.

YOU may have already seen DIY dentistry products, such as at-home whitening kits, mouthguards or teeth aligners. These often guarantee fast, easy ways to solve your oral health issues without the involvement of a dentist or an orthodontist (a dentist who specializes in the bite and alignment of your teeth).

“Dental products are never one-size-fits-all,” said American Dental Association (ADA) president, Linda Edgar, D.D.S. “No two mouths are alike, which is why it’s important to work directly

with an ADA dentist or orthodontist to determine the precise care that your body needs.”

Skipping the dentist chair and “fixing” your teeth at home can lead to bigger, sometimes irreversible problems. For some people with more complex dental health needs, using an athome aligner may cause bone loss, lost teeth, receding gums, bite problems, jaw pain and other damaging and permanent issues. You might also not be aware of other dental issues that should be addressed before you start moving teeth.

“Patients are understandably drawn to these DIY treatments because they might struggle to fit a dentist appointment into their schedule or they assume at-home care will cost less,” Dr. Edgar said. “But when these products cause major issues, patients end up spending more time and more money trying to reverse that damage. Instead, trained ADA dentists and orthodontists can talk through patients’ budget concerns and offer them a

wider variety of dependable, approved treatment options.”

In between dental checkups, look for products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance. These have been independently evaluated by experts and recognized to be both safe and effective. When you choose one of these options, you can be assured that your care is backed by evidence-based research and generations of scientific knowledge.

Whether it’s teeth grinding or a toothache, talk to your dentist before trying to solve your dental problems on your own. A dentist can help you find a personalized treatment plan that’s right for you, monitor your progress and make recommendations on how to manage your oral health outside of the office.

To look for an ADA dentist in your area, visit findadentist.ada.org.

“The ADA’s primary concerns with DIY dentistry are, and always have been, patient safety and quality care,” Dr. Edgar said. “Our job as dentists is to put patient health first.”

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: U.S. PRESIDENTS
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Hourie Taylor - FMR Compton Chief of Police Gerald Brown – President Spruce Evers Block Club Jackie Barra – President, Visalia Haskins Neighborhood Watch Twyla Hibbler Horsley – Community Advocate Councilwomandduhart@gmail com 310.350.9499 Holly J Mitchell LA County Supervisor 2nd District Tana McCoy FMR Councilwoman City of Compton ON MARCH 5TH OR BY MAIL ON MARCH 5TH OR BY MAIL Lillie P Darden Councilwoman City of Compton Mike Gipson State Assemblymember 65th District Emma Sharif Mayor City of Compton Andre Spicer Councilman City of Compton Eric J Perrodin Compton City Attorney Vernell McDaniel Compton City Clerk Brandon Mims Compton City Treasurer Yvonne Arceneaux FMR Councilwoman City of Compton Alita Godwin FMR City Clerk City of Compton Isadore Hall, III FMR California State Senate 5th District Joy Langford WRD Board of Directors Division One Barbara Calhoun President Compton College Board of Trustees Denzell Jordan- Perry President Compton Unified School Board Dr. Ayanna E Davis Board Member Compton Unified School District Sandra Moss Board Member Compton Unified School District Mae Thomas FMR Board Member Compton Unified School District Cecil Rhambo Chief of Police Los Angeles World Airports, Cedric Hicks Councilman City of Carson Ernest Mitchell, Jr. FMR U.S. Fire Administrator Federal Emergency Management LeGrand Clegg FMR City Attorney City of Compton Proudly Endorsed By: Proudly Endorsed By: I n t e g r i t y H o n e s t y D e d i c a t i o n Join the Movement for Progress! Join the Movement for Progress! Paid for by Committee to Elect Councilwoman Duhart for 2024, FPPC ID# 1465205 Endorsed By The Following Retired Compton Firefighters: Anthony Adams, Dorsey Adkins, Christopher Barnes, Brian Batiste, Kenneth Benson, Ed Cabs, Eli Curtis, Ron Eldridge, Lamont Ewell, Larry Hall, Eric Malone, Carlton McMiller, Ernest Mitchell, Sultan Mohamed, James Moore, James Murphy, William Nash, Johnny Randle, Ron Richards, Curtis Roberson, James Winston COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Ice cream solves a lot of my problems

Dr. James L. Snyder

Like everybody else, I face problems almost every day. Or maybe I should say, my problem faces me.

EVERY Monday, when I get up, I say to myself, “How many problems will I have this week? How many will I solve?” Unfortunately, myself never replies back.

Whenever a problem pops up, I usually get frustrated and bent out of shape trying to figure out how to deal with it. Sometimes I do figure it out, but more often, I do not. Then I discovered something that has changed my attitude for all time.

I was driving down the street when I noticed a relatively new ice cream store on my right side. Looking at it, I thought to myself, “What will it hurt if I stop and have some ice cream?”

I pulled into the parking lot, entered the store, and ordered some ice cream. I looked at the menu for a while to order the right ice cream. I saw some mint chocolate chip

ice cream on the menu.

I was only three bites in when it finally occurred to me that I wasn’t even thinking about my problem at that time. All I was thinking about was how delicious this ice cream was. This mint chocolate chip ice cream was so delicious I couldn’t think of anything else.

When I finished my mint chocolate chip ice cream dish, I couldn’t remember my problem. Unfortunately, when I got in my car and started

driving away, the problem finally came back to me. But when it did, it didn’t seem as serious as it did before the ice cream. Something had happened.

I don’t know how many kinds of ice cream there are, but I have worked it out so that every problem I face is associated with some flavor of ice cream.

When I got home that evening, I updated The Gracious Mistress of the

Parsonage on my discovery.

“Guess what I learned about myself today,” I said with a big smile.

Looking at me, she said, “I give up; what did you learn about yourself today that I don’t already know?”

Clearing my throat, I said, “I have learned that I need ice cream to deal with any problem that comes my way.”

“Well,” she said sarcastically, “that’s one good excuse to get your ice cream.”

“Oh, no,” I said enthusiastically, “I really mean that ice cream helps me solve my problems.”

Later that evening, after supper, we watched TV in the living room, and then she went out into the kitchen. When she returned, she had a bowl of chocolate fudge ice cream, and looking at me, she said, “I’m not sure if this is chocolatey enough to fix your problem tonight.”

Munching on my ice cream I thought of a Bible verse. Philippians 4:6-7, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Nobody can live without problems. That’s just life. But, as a Christian, I have a special resource called prayer. My prayer connects me with God’s peace “which passeth all understanding.”

There is no problem that in anyway compromises God’s peace that He has for me.

Dr. James L. Snyder can be reached by e-mail at jamessnyder51@gmail.com

Black History Month: Celebrating the Arts

Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the organization established in 1915 by “the Founder of Black History” Dr. Carter G. Woodson, designates a theme for the observance of Black History Month, and the 2024 theme is African Americans and the Arts.

As ASALH says: “In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression, the African American influence has been paramount. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment.

Artistic and cultural movements such as the New Negro, Black Arts, Black Renaissance, hip-hop, and Afrofuturism, have been led by people of African descent and set the standard for popular trends around the world . . . For centuries Western intellectuals denied or minimized the contributions of people of African descent to the arts as well as history, even as their artistry in many genres was mimicked and/or stolen.

However, we can still see the unbroken chain of Black art production from antiquity to the present, from Egypt across Africa, from Europe to the New World . . . In celebrating the entire history of African Americans and the arts, ASALH puts into the national spotlight the richness of the past and present with an eye towards what the rest of the

twenty-first century will bring.” Museums and cultural institutions across the country are celebrating this theme in many ways. For example, the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. is highlighting art as a platform for social justice:

“African American artists— poets, writers, visual artists, and dancers—have historically served as change agents through their crafts.

Drawn from their ancestors’ ancient rites of passage and the shared hopes of liberty, Black artists continue to fuse the rhythmic cadence

of creative expressions with the pulsating beats of progress.

Our museum celebrates Black History Month 2024 by highlighting the ‘art of resistance’ and the artists who used their crafts to uplift the race, speak truth to power and inspire a nation.” At the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, a new exhibit opening this weekend, “The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism,” is bringing together 160 extraordinary paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more—including pieces on loan from the collections of Fisk University, Howard University, Clark Atlanta University, and Hampton University.

As curators involved in selecting and sharing the pieces have explained, historically Black colleges and universities

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Carson, Gardena wins LA City titles

– The CIF Los Angeles City Section Boys Division

V Championship game between the Carson Colts and Los Angeles Jordan Bulldogs turned out to be a real nail-biter. The Bulldogs jumped out to a lead after the first quarter, but the Colts roared back to take a two-point advantage (25-23) into halftime.

THE see-saw battle saw the Colts outscore the Bulldogs in the third quarter to gain a little more edge over the City rival However, Jordan then outpaced Carson (22-18) in fourth quarter to tie the ballgame, forcing the overtime period.

Carson outscored Jordan 7-5 in overtime win the title with a 62-60 overtime victory at El Camino College on Feb. 23. Jacob Ortega earned top billing for Carson with 23 points. Senior Ezekiel Harry added 17 points for the Colts.

In the title game that preceded the Los Angeles Jordan and Carson barnburner, Gardena took on Fremont High School in the CIF LA City Girls Division IV Championship Game. Gardena dominated from start to finish and came away with resounding 55-12 win against Fremont.

Clippers unveil new logo and uniforms

LOS ANGELES, CA – The LA Clippers have unveiled their new brand look, establishing a set of marks that blend the team’s past, present, and focus on the future in a familiar but elevated colorway of naval blue, ember red, and Pacific blue.

The refreshed look includes a modernized version of the classic Clippers script that will adorn the front of the Icon and Association Edition jerseys next season.

The new primary logo features a Clippers “C” that surrounds the points of a compass and an oncoming ship with basketball seams on the hull, a

nod to the organization’s maritime roots and a symbol of its direction.

The team will wear uniforms and merchandise displaying the new logo and colors in the 2024-25 NBA season as the Clippers begin play in their new home, Intuit Dome.

“We have been on a long journey, gathering feedback and insights from across Clipper Nation,” said Gillian Zucker, President of Business Operations, LA Clippers and Intuit Dome. “We listened to as many voices as we could and then engaged specialists to arrive at a timeless design that blends bedrocks of our past and our

future. Our new marks are meaningful and strong, capturing our roots and our aspirations.” The new uniforms connect all of Clipper Nation in one steadfast direction and illustrate the team’s new look.

A limited-edition merchandise collection featuring the new logos, wordmarks, and colors was made available to fans at online at www.ClippersHQ.com and at The Grove for two days, today and Tuesday. This is the only chance fans will have to buy merchandise with the new brand look before the summer.

Courtesy photos/Los Angeles Clippers

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Voter

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Clerk’s Office, Compton had 48,387 residents eligible to vote during the June 2021 citywide election.

Only 8,701 citizens went to the polls or voted in that election. That would equate to nearly 18 percent (17.98 %) of people eligible to vote who took part in a process freely given to all Americans. Those numbers also represent 39,686 eligible voters who did not take part in this Democratic process.

This is the same election in which Emma Sharif edged Christian Reynaga for mayor, District 3 Councilman Jonathan Bowers beat out Tana L. McCoy, and District 2 Councilman Andre Spicer, with the help of the courts, got the better of the disgraced Isaac Galvan.

The fate of the March 5 election hinges on several factors. According to a 2022 report produced by the U.S. Census, Compton has 91,988 residents. Of this population, 29 percent of people living in the city are foreign-born.

Seventy-one (71%) percent of the city’s population is Hispanic with Black Americans making up 25 percent of Compton residents.

Whites now make up 18 percent of the city’s population. Change only happens when you participate or engage in the process to bring about making a difference. On the voter rolls in 2017, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office put the number of eligible voters in the city at 44,867.

A deeper dive into voter apathy in the city, the 2022 general election for the Compton Unified School District Area A seat is also a reflection of this issue. Denzell Perry, who now serves as president of Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees, was elected to office with only 750 votes, according to Ballotpedia.

What’s at stake for Compton residents now are the races for District 1 and District 4 representation and City Clerk. There are also a couple of Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees seats up for grabs as well. It’s another big-time election and another opportunity for Compton residents to dismiss voter apathy claims.

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have long been key collectors and repositories for all forms of African American art—understanding from the beginning the critical need to celebrate, support, and preserve these means of Black self-expression.

You can’t be what you can’t see—and for Black children and all children, the ability to see and hear their own experiences reflected in visual art, music, books, and more is an important source of pride and joy.

This year’s Black History Month theme reinforces how central African Americans’ cultural contributions have been not just for Black Americans, but for all Americans. Once again, this year’s Black History Month observance is starkly juxtaposed against the ongoing movement to ban accurate representations of Black history and other forms of Black expression in some parts of our nation.

But we are reminded again that Black history is American history and that despite any past or present efforts to hide them, Black stories, songs, creativity, and imagination have been threaded through our national fabric since the beginning—and are a cause for celebration!

City Clerk’s Corner

RECAP OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2024

CULTURAL ARTS PEACE

MONUMENT - HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light)

Presentation provided to City Council

Marquez Garnica removed from the Parks and Recreation Commission

APPROVED 4 YES VOTES 1 ABSTENTION

YEWANDE AYODELE PERSONNEL BOARD ITEM REMOVED

ERNIE GUITIERREZ Appointed to the Federal Grants Advisory Board (Mayor Sharif)

APPROVED 4 YES VOTES 1 ABSTENTION

PERSONNEL BOARD APPOINTMENT ITEM REMOVED

NEW BUSINESS

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON SETTING THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE SECURITY SERVICES SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION ITEM REMOVED

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING SECTION 7-27 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE COMPTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE FORFEITURE OF NUISANCE VEHICLES ENGAGED IN ILLEGAL SPEED CONTESTS, EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED, STREET RACES, STREET TAKEOVERS, SIDESHOWS, MOTORCYCLE STUNTING AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBTIONS (FIRST READING)

The existing provisions in the Municipal Code as it relates

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In District 1, Deidra Duhart is another council appointee. The only candidate to challenge Duhart at the Crystal Casino Hotel was Fidel Marquez. Candidates were given 90 seconds to answer

to illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, street races, street takeovers, sideshows, motorcycle stunting and reckless driving exhibitions, do not include a section regarding the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles engaged in such actions.

APPROVED 1ST READING

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PLANETBIDS INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS ($72,519) FOR ELECTRONIC BIDDING PLATFORM SERVICES, TO AMEND THE CITY CONTROLLER’S FY2023-2024 BUDGET, AND TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTYTWO DOLLARS ($43,682) TO PLANETBIDS INC. FOR ELECTRONIC BIDDING PLATFORM SERVICES.

Staff believes that it is beneficial for the City to be able to reach out to more vendors directly in an effort to solicit more proposals, which will increase the potentiality of getting the most qualified and most competitive candidate for any RFP and/or RFQ.

RESOLUTION NO 25,978 5

YES VOTES

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TWO (2) ONE-YEAR OPTIONS

TO EXTEND AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH SWEEPING CORP OF AMERICA FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES ($834,364.60)

The adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year Street Sweeping Services Agreement with two (2) one-year options to extend and establish a purchase order with Sweeping Corp of America for citywide street sweeping services in the amount of Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand, Three Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and Sixty cents ($834,364.60).

RESOLUTION NO 25,979 5

YES VOTES

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AMENDING THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $149,717.50 FROM THE INSURANCE RECOVERY FUND AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PRIORITY HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC. AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ELEVEN (11) HVAC UNITS LOCATED AT 700 NORTH BULLIS ROAD ($149,717.50)

Eleven (11) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units located at the Compton CareerLink facility need to be replaced due to vandalism that occurred on August 7, 2023 and August 15, 2023. Staff conducted a job walk and obtained quotes from Priority Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., South Bay Heating & Air, Inc., and City-Wide Heating & Cooling.

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questions presented to them. The candidates fielded roughly 3-4 questions to align with the time frame for the event to take place. There are two things that stood out about this candidate forum. Those

currently in office defended their track record whereas individuals seeking to upend the incumbents bellowed about bringing change to City Hall. The voters will determine that.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000007857147 Title Order No.: DEF-499530 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/29/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/03/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0702477 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JOHNNY OFISA AND LINA OFISA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 03/12/2024 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET

ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 603 WEST INDIGO ST, COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220 APN#:

6161-025-027 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, 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 $390,379.95. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county 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 se-

nior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NO-

TICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.

COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000007857147. 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. NO-

TICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES.

BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000007857147 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 TRUSTEE SALE

INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN

FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED

FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT

DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/31/2024 A-4808300 02/06/2024, 02/13/2024, 02/20/2024

SchId:93523 AdId:31465 CustId:64

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELIZABETH A. WILKES

Case No. 24STPB01125

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELIZABETH A. WILKES

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Morris B. Wilkes in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Morris B. Wilkes 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 March 1, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 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: HEATHER MILLER ESQ SBN 286422 LAW OFFICE OF HEATHER MILLER

222 N PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 2000 EL SEGUNDO CA 90245 CN103910 WILKES Feb 7,14,21, 2024

SchId:93526 AdId:31466 CustId:65

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LIONEL PETER GIRIBALDI CASE NO. 24STPB00911

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LIONEL PETER GIRIBALDI.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/23/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court

within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

In Pro Per Petitioner

NICHOLAS DAVIS

3815 1/2 VERDUGO RD. LOS ANGELES CA 90065

2/7, 2/14, 2/21/24

CNS-3780918#

THE COMPTON BULLETIN

SchId:93588 AdId:31484 CustId:61

T.S. No. 23003695-1 CA APN:

6150-029-033NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/01/2022. 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.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ANNA MACIAS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE Property duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/04/2022, as Instrument No. 20220145818 of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California; Date of Sale: 03/06/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $176,939.15Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time

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of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2301 E 126TH STREETCOMPTON, CA 90222Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust .A.P.N #.: 6150029-033The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866-266-7512 or visit this Internet Web site www. elitepostandpub.com using the file number assigned to this case 23003695-1 CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three

steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-266-7512 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com using the file number assigned to this case 23003695-1 CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 02/08/2024 ZBS Law, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 , Irvine, CA 92606For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920For Sale Information: 866-266-7512 or www.elitepostandpub.com Ryan Bradford, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of a bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 39341 Pub Dates 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2024

SchId:93802 AdId:31547 CustId:108

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ANDRINIQUE SHERIDANJENNINGS AKA ANDRIQUE SHERIDAN AKA ANDRINIQUE SHERIDAN AKA ANDRIQUE RENE SHERIDAN AKA ANDRIQUE RENE SHERIDANJENNINGS

CASE NO. 21STPB08889

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ANDRINIQUE SHERIDANJENNINGS AKA ANDRIQUE SHERIDAN AKA ANDRINIQUE SHERIDAN AKA ANDRIQUE RENE SHERIDAN AKA ANDRIQUE RENE SHERIDANJENNINGS.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAMON SHERIDAN 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:

03/15/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 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

CYNTHIA PEARSON - SBN 272156, OVERTON, LYMAN & PRINCE LLP

520 S GRAND AVENUE, STE 395 LOS ANGELES CA 90071, Telephone (213) 683-5381 2/21, 2/28, 3/6/24 CNS-3783875# THE COMPTON BULLETIN

SchId:93871 AdId:31568 CustId:61

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CAHLF-23019806 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/19/2016. 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. 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 Web site www.

servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case, CAHLF-23019806. 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. On March 18, 2024, at 11:00:00 AM, BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, in the City of POMONA, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by 921 EDGEWOOD, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Trustors, recorded on 3/8/2016, as Instrument No. 20160252480, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. The land hereinafter referred to is situated in the City of Inglewood, County of Los Angeles, State of CA, and is described as follows: Lots 729 and 730, of Tract No. 1453, in the City of Inglewood, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book No. 20, Page(s) No. 122 and 123, of Maps, in the Office of the County recorder of said County. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 921 EDGEWOOD STREET, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and ad-

vances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $1,777,318.16.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 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 877-237-7878, or visit www.peakforeclosure.com using file number assigned to this case: CAHLF-23019806 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PERSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT:

Any perspective owneroccupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. by 5:00 PM on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth above. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a writ-

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ten request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of the first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale will be entitled only to the return of the money paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchasers sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY

INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714-730-2727 or www.servicelinkasap.com Dated: 2/13/2024 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE

By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer A-4809881 02/20/2024, 02/27/2024, 03/05/2024

SchId:93943 AdId:31593 CustId:64

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CAHLF-23019808 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/10/2020. 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. 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 Web site www. servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case, CAHLF-23019808. 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. On March 11, 2024, at 11:00:00 AM, BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, in the City of POMONA, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by 921 EDGEWOOD LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Trustors, recorded on 10/2/2020, as Instrument No. 20201218029, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO

THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of

Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. The land referred to herein below is situated in the City of Inglewood, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: Lots 729 and 730 of tract no. 1453, in the City of Inglewood, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 20, Page(s) 122 and 123 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 921

should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. 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 877-237-7878, or visit www.peakforeclosure.com using file number assigned to this case CAHLF-23019808 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO

PERSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT:

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AQUATIC FACILITY CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT FOR THE CITY OF COMPTON

The City of Compton is soliciting proposals for Aquatic Facility Construction Consultant services covering the City of Compton Pools.

Proposals will be received in the office of the City Clerk, City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California, 90220 until 5:00 pm on March 7, 2024.

POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All proposals must be clearly marked, “PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE AQUATIC FACILITY CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF COMPTON – DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL” and shall be delivered during the business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except holidays, to the City Clerk’s office.

Submit four (4) copies of your service proposal, one must be digital. It should be understood that the final annual costs will be as negotiated with the City. As part of the proposal please indicate the unit costs that are associated with each phase.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROLAND D. JACKSON

Case No. 24STPB00450

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROLAND D. JACKSON.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Demetreal Lynn Boone in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Demetreal Lynn Boone 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.

EDGEWOOD STREET, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $248,227.20.NOTICE

TO POTEN-

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

Any perspective owneroccupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. by 5:00 PM on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth above. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of the first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale will be entitled only to the return of the money paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchasers sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY

INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714-730-2727 or www.servicelinkasap.com Dated: 2/13/2024 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE

By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer A-4809884 02/20/2024, 02/27/2024, 03/05/2024

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All submitted proposals will be reviewed and analyzed by City staff and the proposal which best meets the City’s needs will be selected for further analysis and negotiation.

The City of Compton proposes to enter into an Aquatic Facility Construction Consultant Contract.

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

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

Recreation Department City of Compton 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, CA 90220 (310) 605-3060

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

To be considered, proposals must be submitted no later than Tuesday, March 7, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to the City Clerk’s Office, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California, 90220. Postmarks will not be accepted. The City may extend the deadline at its option.

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

Vernell McDaniel City Clerk

Publish: 02/21/2024

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 3/7/2024 at 8:30am in Department 11 located at 111 North Hill Street. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

LYNN BOONE

631 MYRRH LANE

COMPTON CA 90220

Phone: 310-650-4301 Fax: 310635-4045

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11 LEGAL NOTICES COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024

NAACP CELEBRATES IMAGE AWARDS NOMINEES WITH THE RED CARPET AND BRUNCH

LOS ANGELES - the NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the “55th NAACP Image Awards” nominees across film, television and streaming, music, literature, and podcasts, at its Nominees Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

“ FOR over a century, the NAACP has championed the fight for a society that cherishes our culture and acknowledges the invaluable contributions of the Black community,” said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson.

“Today, we are honored to stand united in recognizing the transformative power of storytelling. Media shapes our perceptions, so let us embrace the challenge to be louder, to activate change, and to amplify the importance of our community, our culture, and our stories. Together, we matter, and our collective voice reverberates through the halls of history,” Johnson added.

California. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/The Bulletin/ Courtesy of News4usonline

12 ENTERTAINMENT COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Mychal-Bella Bowman attends the NAACP Image Awards Nominees Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza on February 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, “Bel-Air” star Jabari Banks shows up on the red carpet at the NAACP Image Awards Nominees Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza on February 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/ The Bulletin/Courtesy of News4usonline Actress Lauren E. Banks, who stars Jennie Reeves in the mini-series “Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” attends the 55th Image Awards Nominees Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza on Feb. 25, 2024. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/The Bulletin/Courtesy of News4usonline Actress Kale Futterman (Black Girl Missing) poses for the camera at the 55th NAACP Image Awards Nominees Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza on Feb. 25, 2024. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/The Bulletin/ Courtesy of News4usonline Melissa Fredericks and Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage) attend the NAACP Image Awards Nominees Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza on February 25, 2024. The event took place in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/The Bulletin/ Courtesy of News4usonline “Wonka” star Calah Lane graciously smiles for the camera as she attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards Nominees Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza on Feb. 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/The Bulletin/ Courtesy of News4usonline

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