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MAYOR COMPTON Emma Sharif

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This article is the second of a three-part series featuring a sit-down interview with Compton Mayor Emma Sharif

By Dennis J. Freeman

COMPTON (The Bulletin) – In an exclusive one-on-one interview with The Bulletin publisher Dennis J. Freeman, Compton Mayor Emma Sharif covered a plethora of topics, including public safety, fixing the citywide pothole issues, what it means to be a Black woman in politics today, and taking Compton into the future.

THE most daunting task that Sharif feels she is confronting now is securing enough resources to make her city move forward.

“Well, right now it’s funding,” Sharif said matter-of-factly. “We need funding for streets. We

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MAMBA AND MAMBACITA SPORTS FOUNDATION COME TO COMPTON

Vanessa Bryant, the wife of Kobe Bryant, stands in front of a giant mural of her late husband and daughter, Gianna. Mrs. Bryant was in Compton on June 16, 2023, to help the city usher in a new basketball court that was in part donated by the partnership forged between BODYARMOR, the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation and the City of Compton. Atlanta Hawks guard Tre Young and former WNBA and Los Angeles Sparks star Lisa Leslie were also on hand to witness the unveiling of the refurbished court at Wilson Park. Members of the Compton City Council, including Mayor Emma Sharif, attended the ceremony as well. For more about this event, see Sports on page 7. Photo credit: BODYARMOR

Sheriff’s seek public’s help locating Compton man

A Compton man is considered missing, and the public’s help is being requested by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department in order to try to locate the middle-aged individual.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing

Persons Unit investigators are asking for the public’s assistance locating Marcos Trujillo. Trujillo is a 46-year-old Hispanic male who was last seen on June 18, 2023, on the 1900 block of South Acacia Avenue in Compton. An alert by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s

Department was issued June 22.

Marcos is 5’10” tall, 180 lbs., black hair with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown sweater, black pants, and sandals. Trujillo is diagnosed with diabetes and has a possible destination of Long

Beach. His family is concerned with his well-being and is asking for the public’s help.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer

to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

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Carson is recipient of Conserving Black Modernism Program Grant

National Trust for Historic Preservation awards city with prestigious honor

Carson, CA - The City of Carson has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2023 Conserving Black Modernism grants under the Action Fund Grant program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The scope of the $150,000 grant will mainly focus on producing a Historic Structure Report which will assess the condition of Carson City Hall and prepare a framework for the preservation of the building’s architectural elements, including guidance for future projects.

The Report will provide the context of the development of Carson City Hall in the 1960’s and 1970’s Los Angeles and the works of civic modernism built during that time, the architectural style, and the cultural and social significance of the structure. It will also provide a detailed description of the building, highlighting its unique architectural features and materials, as well as the current condition of the structure, including any damage or deterioration.

A request for proposals for qualified firms to produce the report will be released by the city in July.

Carson City Hall is an excellent example of Late Modernism: the building features an open interior and simplified outside forms; three wings create a “Y” shape, and elements of the design seem nautical, with the sides of the building like ship’s windows with outriggers, and the City Council offices perched above the front plaza like a ship’s bridge.

The interior grand staircase ascends toward a nautilus-shaped atrium, and nearly all the interior walls are polished teak, like the inside of a yacht. The lead architect on the City Hall construction, Robert Kennard, was part of the second generation of African American architects, inspired by Paul R. Williams and A. Quincy Jones.

Kennard was born in Los Angeles and founded his firm there in 1957. One of his residential projects, the Zeiger Residence, has been designated as a City of Los Angeles Cultural-Historic Monument. Mr. Kennard’s firm, Kennard Design Group, is the oldest African American architecture firm in Los Angeles.

In the mid-1960s he shifted his practice to public work and by the end of his career, Kennard’s firm designed more than 700 projects in Southern California, including the Van Nuys State Office Building, parking structures 1, 3 and 4 at the Los Angeles International Airport, a new trauma center for LA County’s Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center, the 77th Street police facility for the City of LA, and a new entrance to the Hollywood Bowl.

“We are thrilled to receive this grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation,” said Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes. “The celebration of the unique legacy and architectural significance of Carson City Hall and to place it within a tremendous

Compton’s Dr. Dre presented with ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award

LOS ANGELES – Andre Young is Compton’s own hometown hero. Rising to fame and celebrated to today as Dr. Dre, Young continues to make noise in the music industry. Dr. Dre is on a roll. The hip hop superstar put on a sterling Super Bowl LVI halftime show with fellow Compton musicians Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar.

Alittle more than year later, Young, the former N.W.A. (Niggers With Attitude) member and Death Row Records composer received one of the highest honors from his peers.

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, presented its inaugural ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award to Young at a private party on the rooftop of the London West Hollywood. The award was presented by rap star Snoop Dogg.

Dr. Dre was honored for his musical contributions that have made an indelible impact on the art and culture of hip-hop. He is an eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics.

His groundbreaking solo de-

but album, The Chronic, has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA, reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 and won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance (“Let Me Ride”).

As head of Aftermath Entertainment, Dre discovered hip-hop superstars such as 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak and Eminem. He went on to establish Beats Electronics in 2008, and later Beats Music, both acquired by Apple in 2014.

Celebrities in attendance included hip-hop luminaries, platinum-selling rapper Snoop Dogg, and hip-hop veteran Big Daddy Kane. Other notable attendees included singer-songwriter Varren Wade, Grammy Award-winning producer Warryn Campbell and

gospel superstar Erica Campbell, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and artist Joelle James, Chicago legend George Daniels, television industry maverick Mona Scott-Young, Grammy-nominated rapper Wale, and songwriter artist Muni Long.

ASCAP President Paul Williams, ASCAP Senior Vice President of Membership and Executive Director of The ASCAP Foundation Nicole George-Middleton, genre-blending artist TT The Artist, songwriter Denisia “Blu June” Andrews, multi-awardwinning artist Malik Yusef, North America Warner Chappell Music Publishing President Ryan Press, rising New York hip-hop artist Scar Lip, and recording artist Apollo Liberace were also in attendance.

(L-R) Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg attend ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop on June 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for ASCAP)

(L-R) Kid Capri, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre attend ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop on June 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for ASCAP)

Celebrating Compton’s Black Exchange

By Dennis J. Freeman

COMPTON (THE BULLETIN) – Compton’s Black Exchange focuses on small Black businesses coming together and networking.

So, for the weekend of Juneteenth, more than a dozen small businesses gathered in the parking lot of the Grocery Outlet just outside of Central Avenue Rosecrans Avenue to offer the community a whiff of their products.

COMPTON’S Black Exchange has a unique flavor to it. The environment featured food trucks, hip hop music to listen to and plain old vibes all around. Outside of vendors selling romantic candles, promoting tattoo services, and offering fragrances, free haircuts were also being offered to the community.

If you want top of the line tattoos, you just need to check out RichHennaByJenn. The owner of this tattoo business has been pulling up to Compton to take part in Compton’s Black Exchange for the past four years. After receiving an invitation several years ago, this budding entrepreneur from Phoenix, Arizona, says she has a lot of love for the city of Compton.

“The first time I came I fell in love,” she said. “Compton has a special place in my heart.

It just hugs me every time I come, and I just love to hug it back. It just gives, gives, gives. So, anytime I am invited or able to come here, I’m pulling up.”

Selah Kouture’s brand is Selah Kouture Boutique, sells off women’s earrings and other adoring ornaments. For her, she was happy to come out to be part of the celebratory weekend of enjoying Juneteenth.

“Because I wasn’t introduced to Juneteenth at a young age…I didn’t start learning about Juneteenth until after high school and then I realized the importance of celebrating and understanding our history, you know, the good and the bad of it,” Kouture said.

“The fact that they made it a federal holiday and allow us to celebrate it and everyone to celebrate us and what we have been through and how we’ve overcome, I think it’s great. Out here in the community, everybody has a reason to come out. We like to celebrate so, we’re out here celebrating, supporting one another and we’re having fun,” Kouture added.

Kimme Owens, the owner of Kimme Treats, enjoys the camaraderie of Compton’s Black Exchange and what it has to offer.

“This event is very important because I love the way the Black entrepreneurs get together in one area and we can share our thoughts, our brands, our wisdom to everyone around us,” said Owens.

“I love it because we’re in the heart of Compton. This is where it is. I love being here.”

Photos by Dennis J. Freeman

Prioritizing Your Health Now That the Public Health Emergency is Over

Jr, MD, president of the American Medical Association (AMA). “As you settle into old routines or find new ones, you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, afraid or depressed. Give yourself permission to express these emotions, while taking steps to get needed care.”

For better health and wellness, the AMA offers these tips:

1. Stay connected: According to the U.S. Surgeon General, the health consequences of isolation include a 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of

developing dementia for older adults. Spending time with loved ones, friends or community groups can quickly have a positive impact on mental and physical health.

2. Practice self-care: Getting regular exercise, practicing gratitude and getting enough sleep are all forms of self-care that can improve mental health. Check out the National Institute of Mental Health’s resources, which include ideas for better understanding what causes your symptoms and what coping techniques might help you manage your mental health.

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“ MAKING time for you and your family’s preventive medical care and investing in your mental health is essential right now,” says Jack Resneck

Junior Flight Academy looking to inspire young aviators

Seniors earn diplomas and degrees from Compton College

Compton College celebrated the academic achievements of its students at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony on June 9, held at the Dignity Health Sports Center Tennis Stadium in Carson, Calif. Addressing the Class of 2023 was keynote speaker Su Jin Jez, CEO of California Competes.

COMPTON College’s class of 2023 includes 347 students who earned associate degrees and 180 students who earned certificates. Among the graduates are 83 Compton Unified School District Early College High School students and 24 students from the Paramount Unified School Dis-

trict’s College and Career Access Pathways inaugural graduating class. A total of 107 graduating high school seniors from these two districts earned an associate degree or certificate while enrolled in high school.

Established in 2015, the early college pathway partnerships with local school districts provide highly motivated high school students at Compton Unified School District and Paramount Unified District with the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and two years of college credit toward an associate degree.

Local high school students who participate in these programs will be taking college classes offered by Compton College.

Du ring the first two years of high school, the program is more structured, however, during their junior and senior

years, students have the opportunity to take classes that match their educational or career goals.

Since the first cohort graduation in 2019, a combined total of 290 students from Compton Early College High School and Paramount College and Career Access Pathways have graduated with both a diploma and an associate degree through Compton College’s partnership with the Compton and Paramount unified school districts.

At the Commencement Ceremony, Compton College President Keith Curry delivered opening remarks, “Graduates, this ceremony marks the completion of your work at Compton College. It gives you the chance to formally acknowledge your academic achievements. We are especially proud of the graduating seniors from both the Compton and Paramount unified school districts who have simultaneously earned both a high school diploma and an associate degree.

The early college graduates have put in the hard work, saved time and money, while also following an accelerated path to earn a four-year degree.”

Los Angeles – Junior Flight Academy (JFA), a leading provider of online aviation education, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with the Flight Test Museum Foundation, a renowned organization dedicated to preserving aerospace history and inspiring future generations. This partnership aims to ignite a passion for aviation and technology among students (K – 12) in Southern California and beyond through an innovative, online education platform, featuring a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics) curriculum.

As part of the phase one rollout, coming this Fall 2023, the Junior Flight Academy together with the Flight Test Museum Foundation will introduce a comprehensive aviation and technology curriculum tailored specifically for high school students. This exciting initiative combines cutting-edge, online learning resources, interactive simulations, and real-world insights to create a dynamic and engaging educational experience. Some unique courses are currently being rolled out this summer as part of a “beta” test. A free introductory online course, “The World of Aviation and Beyond!” is currently being offered on: https://JuniorFlightAcademy. com/courses.

Through this collaboration, we aim to inspire students by nurturing their curiosity and equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the dynamic fields of aviation and technology.

The partnership integrates the extensive capabilities and resources of both organizations to inspire and empower the next generation of students in the field of aviation. By leveraging the Flight Test Museum Foundation’s vast knowledge of aerospace history and the Junior Flight Academy’s in-depth expertise in online education, this collaboration aims to provide students with a unique opportunity to explore the world of aviation, foster an interest in technology, and prepare them for future career pathways across the industry.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Flight Test Museum Foundation to offer high school students an unparalleled aviation-based and technology-centric education,” said Dr. Michael D. Falkow, Academic Advisor at the Junior Flight Academy. “Through this collaboration, we aim to inspire students by nurturing their curiosity and equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the dynamic fields of aviation and technology.”

This partnership will enable participating students to access a diverse range of courses, including aviation history, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and flight simulation, all delivered through an innovative, online learning platform. Eventually, JFA will be offering students the opportu-

Listening again to Loving

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

Sixty years ago in June 1963, a young wife and mother drafted a neatly handwritten letter about a “problem” her family was facing:

Dear Sir:

I am writing to you concerning a problem we have.

5 yrs. ago my husband and I were married here in the District. We then returned to Va. to live. My husband is White, I am part negro, and part indian.

At the time we did not know there was a law in Va. against mixed marriages.

Therefore we were jailed and tried in a little town of Bowling Green.

We were to leave the state to make our home.

The problem is we are not allowed to visit our families. The judge said that if we enter the state in the next [25] yrs., that we will have to spend 1 yr. in jail.

We know we can’t live there, but we would like to go back once and awhile to visit our families and friends.

We have 3 children and cannot afford an attorney.

We wrote to the Attorney General, he suggested that we get in touch with you for advice.

Please help us if you can. Hope to hear from you real soon.

Yours truly,

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loving

Mrs. Mildred Loving, the letter’s author, had chosen to reach out to U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, who suggested she and her husband contact the ACLU for help. Over the next several years dedicated ACLU lawyers took their case through the court system, and the Lovings eventually made history when their struggle to have their marriage recognized in their native Virginia led to the

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landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Loving v. Virginia. On June 12, 1967, the justices ruled 9-0 that Virginia’s law banning interracial marriage and all others like it were unconstitutional and that the freedom to marry was “a basic civil right.”

The Lovings, who shunned the spotlight, made it clear they never set out to be social revolutionaries. It was simple: they loved each other, wanted to marry, and beyond that, as Mrs. Loving said, “It was God’s work.”

The two first met in the early 1950s in Central Point, Virginia, the small community where they both grew up. They became young sweethearts, and in 1958, when Mildred became pregnant they decided to get married. They drove to Washington, D.C., for their marriage license, and Mrs. Loving later said she initially believed they were doing that because less paperwork was required there. But Richard may have understood something she didn’t: Getting a marriage license as a mixed-race couple would have been illegal and impossible in Virginia.

Mr. Loving may not have known how the state would

treat legal interracial marriages that had been performed elsewhere, but five weeks after their wedding they received a very literal rude awakening: acting on a “tip,” sheriff’s deputies surrounded their bed with flashlights at two in the morning demanding to know why they were there together. Their reply that they were husband and wife made no difference.

The Lovings were arrested, and Mr. Loving was held in jail overnight while the pregnant Mrs. Loving was forced to stay for several days. Both were charged with violating Virginia’s Racial Integrity Act. Under a plea bargain, in order to avoid a year-long jail sentence they were forced to leave the state and were prohibited from returning together for 25 years. They settled in Washington, D.C., but missed the small town where they had spent their entire lives. These were the conditions that led the Lovings, inspired by the growing Civil Rights Movement, to reach out to Attorney General Robert Kennedy asking for change.

After the landmark 1967 victory Mr. and Mrs. Loving returned to their hometown

were in love, and we wanted to be married . . . My generation was bitterly divided over something that should have been so clear and right. The majority believed that what the judge said, that it was God’s plan to keep people apart, and that government should discriminate against people in love. But I have lived long enough now to see big changes. The older generation’s fears and prejudices have given way, and today’s young people realize that if someone loves someone they have a right to marry.

with their three children. Sadly their own happiness ended in tragedy in 1975 when Mr. Loving was killed and Mrs. Loving lost the sight in one eye in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. But the Lovings had paved the way for thousands of other couples like themselves who were marrying the people they loved. Thanks to God’s work and the Lovings’ love, my husband Peter and I were the very first interracial couple to be married in Virginia after the U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Mrs. Loving never remarried and lived quietly at her home in rural Caroline County, Virginia until she passed away in 2008. But a year before her death, the widow, grandmother, and great-grandmother sent another groundbreaking letter. This time, it was a public statement submitted just before the Massachusetts Legislature’s historic vote reaffirming marriage equality, and read aloud at a 40th anniversary celebration of the Loving v. Virginia decision:

“When my late husband, Richard, and I got married in Washington, DC in 1958, it wasn’t to make a political statement or start a fight. We

“Surrounded as I am now by wonderful children and grandchildren, not a day goes by that I don’t think of Richard and our love, our right to marry, and how much it meant to me to have that freedom to marry the person precious to me, even if others thought he was the ‘wrong kind of person’ for me to marry. I believe all Americans, no matter their race, no matter their sex, no matter their sexual orientation, should have that same freedom to marry. Government has no business imposing some people’s religious beliefs over others. Especially if it denies people’s civil rights.

“I am still not a political person, but I am proud that Richard’s and my name is on a court case that can help reinforce the love, the commitment, the fairness, and the family that so many people, black or white, young or old, gay or straight seek in life. I support the freedom to marry for all. That’s what Loving, and loving, are all about.”

In June 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court would issue another landmark decision guaranteeing full marriage equality. But this June, during a Pride Month when bigotry, intolerance, and threats of violence against LGBTQ+ Americans are on a sharp and dangerous rise, it is critical to listen again to Mrs. Loving’s words. Mildred Loving and the lawyers and judges who affirmed her convictions were on the right side of history. Ugly voices shouting for less equality and less freedom will not carry the day now.

BODYARMOR assists Compton with a new basketball court

In a partnership with the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, BODYARMOR makes donation to that allows Wilson Park in District 2 to become the recipient of a refurbished court

ON June 16, 2023, BODYARMOR Sports Drink

and The Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation today unveiled a newly refurbished basketball court at Wilson Park in Compton, CA to honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s legacy.

The new court located in the Los Angeles area – where Kobe Bryant made a name for himself as a Naismith Hall of Fame basketball player for the hometown Lakers – was renovated as part of BODYARMOR and The Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation’s (MMSF) commitment to hydrating athletes, funding youth clinics and refurbishing sporting facilities across the country. In 2022, BODYARMOR Sports Drink announced an official partnership with MMSF, an organization dedicated to creating positive impact for boys & girls in sports, founded through the vision and loving memory of Kobe and Gianna Bryant.

“Working alongside The Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation last year

was incredibly rewarding,” said Federico Muyshondt, CEO of BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition. “We renovated nine basketball courts across the country in 2022 and we are honored to be kicking off our second year of partnership and tenth court right here in LA. We hope to make an impact on the community through providing accessibility to sport now and for years to come.”

Having access to upgraded sporting facilities is a common issue faced by many youth athletes in the U.S. and both BODYARMOR and The Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation believe

that all kids should have an equal opportunity to pursue their dreams through sports. Through these refurbished courts, as well as other focused efforts, BODYARMOR and MMSF are working together to help empower the next generation of athletes nationwide.

“It’s been amazing to have a partner like BODYARMOR, that shares our core values and are committed to making an impact in underserved communities all across the country,” said Kat Conlon, Executive Director of The Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. “The court here in Compton is just the latest

example of that, and we’re excited to continue these activations in more cities throughout 2023.”

The court at Wilson Park in Compton, CA is the 10th COURT that BODYARMOR has refurbished across the US in the last year. Previous court locations include Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Dallas, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Phoenix. To complement the court itself, BODYARMOR and MMSF collaborated with local LA muralist, Sloe to create three unique and inspiring murals that bring to life Kobe and Gianna’s legacy and surround the refurbished court.

To showcase the unveiling of the new court, BODYARMOR and MMSF hosted a special event featuring a basketball clinic with a local youth group in partnership with the City of Compton’s Youth Activities League (YAL).

On-site to surprise the youth athletes and keep the energy flowing throughout the afternoon were guests including Team BODYARMOR partner, Trae Young and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and WNBA Legend, Lisa Leslie. Vanessa Bryant, wife of Kobe Bryant and founder of MMSF, Emma Sharif, Mayor of Compton and Andre Spicer, Compton City Councilmember, were also on-hand to unveil the new court and take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

“Many of the youth in Compton go on to become some of the greatest in their professional fields - including sports,” said Compton Mayor Emma Sharif. “We are extremely grateful to know that these upgraded basketball facilities will help empower the next generation of athletes to strive for greatness and continue the legacy of Compton.”

“Thank you to BODYARMOR and The Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation for paving the way for the next generation,” said Compton City Councilmember, Andre Spicer. “We are appreciative that our youth will have an opportunity to reach their full potential on and off the court.”

Atlanta Hawks star guar Tre Young, Vanessa Bryant, the wife of Kobe Bryant, and former WNBA star Lisa Leslie show up at Compton on June 16, 2023, to highlight a new basketball court donated by funds in part donated by BODYARMOR. The refurbished court sits in the city’s second district at Wilson Park.

Vanessa Bryant, the wife of Kobe Bryant, speaks to a group of young people at Wilson Park in Compton where a refurbished basketball court was unveiled. BODYARMOR made a donation to the city to help make the idea of a new court come into fruition.

Members of the Compton City Council stand with pride alongside Atlanta Hawks guard Tre Young, Vanessa Bryant, and former WNBA star Lisa Leslie. District 4 Councilwoman Lillie P. Darden (left), Mayor Emma Sharif, and Andre Spicer (far right) attended an event at Wilson Park on June 16, 2023, where a refurbished basketball court was unveiled.

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3. Know the signs: Feelings of hopelessness or irritability, loss of interest in hobbies and activities, and decreased energy or appetite can all be signs of depression. If you are experiencing signs of a mental health condition, speak to your primary care physician or a psychiatrist. Be aware of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a national hotline available 24/7. Anyone experiencing a suicidal, substance use or mental health crisis can call or text 988 to speak to trained crisis counselors.

4. Get screened: It’s estimated that since April 2020, 3.9 million breast cancer, 3.8 million colorectal cancer and 1.6 million prostate cancer diagnoses may have been missed due to pandemic-related care disruptions. If you’re due for preventive care, tests or screenings, make an appointment.

5. Don’t wait: An estimated 41% of adults with one or more chronic health conditions reported delaying or forgoing health care since the pandemic started. Additionally, one in three of those adults reported that doing so worsened one or more of their health conditions or limited their ability to work or per-

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social movement in LA County in the 1960’s and 1970’s is an opportunity for the City to celebrate excellence, and increase the awareness and appreciation of an important piece of our history.”

Grants from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund advance ongoing preservation activities for his-

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nity to engage with industry professionals, participate in mentorship programs, and explore potential career pathways in the aviation and technology industries.

“We are excited to join forces with the Junior Flight Academy in our shared mission to inspire and educate the next generation of aviation enthusiasts,” said Lisa

form other daily activities. Whether you have a chronic health condition or not, don’t wait until something is wrong before seeing a doctor. If something does feel off, schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

6. Get vaccinated: Adolescents and adult immunizations sharply declined during the pandemic and an estimated 26 million recommended vaccinations were missed in 2020 as compared to 2019. Make sure your family is up-to-date on vaccines, including the annual influenza vaccine and the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Your doctor can let you know if you’re due for a COVID booster. If you have questions, consult your physician and trusted resources, including getvaccineanswers.org.

7. Know your numbers: Track health data such as height, weight, body mass index and blood pressure in order to share trends with your doctor and take action if needed. Visit ManageYourBP.org to understand what your blood pressure numbers mean and how to get your blood

pressure under control. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of Americans and can increase heart attack and stroke risk.

For more tips and information, visit http://www. ama-assn.org.

“It’s vitally important to prioritize mental and physical

health. Contact your health care professional to schedule the care you need to keep you and your family healthy,” says Dr. Resneck.

The Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 1 of Los Angeles County will hold a public hearing on July 12, 2023, 1:30 p.m., in the Board Room at the District’s Administrative Offices, 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601. The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with an opportunity to make comments regarding the Service Charge Report filed with the District Clerk on March 8, 2023. Please refer to the agenda for instructions regarding public participation. The boundaries of Sanitation District No. 1 are shown below.

Sanitation District No. 1 provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services. Residential and commercial users pay for their share of these services through the District’s service charge program. The average daily quantity of sewage flow and strength from one single family home is equal to one sewage unit. All other user categories are assessed proportionately. The service charge rate for fiscal year 2023-24, as previously approved by the District’s Board of Directors, is $199 per year per sewage unit. No changes to the approved service charge rate are proposed.

The District intends to continue to collect the service charge as a separate line item on the property tax roll as the most costeffective means of collecting the charge. To do so, the California Health and Safety Code requires the filing of and subsequent hearing on a Service Charge Report. Copies of the Report are available on the District’s website (www.lacsd.org) or can be obtained by contacting District’s staff by regular mail at P.O. Box 4998, Whittier, CA 90607-4998; by e-mail at Rates@lacsd.org; or by phone at (855) 240-9506 (toll free). In addition to providing comments at the public hearing, written comments regarding this matter may also be submitted to the District Clerk at these same addresses.

toric places such as homes, museums, and landscapes that represent African American cultural heritage. To date, the program has supported 242 historic African American places and invested more than $20 million to help preserve significant sites imbued with Black life, humanity, and cultural heritage.

Brown, Education Director at the Flight Test Museum Foundation. “By leveraging our expertise in aerospace history and industry insights, we aim to provide students with a truly immersive and comprehensive educational experience, fueling their passion for aviation and technology.”

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Compton Mayor

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need funding to actually do our buildings. We need a lot of things. We have a lot of things we need to get done here in the city in order for the city to be at the level that it should be.”

One tool Sharif and the Compton City Council hope to utilize in their favor is getting lobbyists to speak on their behalf.

“Well, right now what we’re doing we’re working with our lobbyists to make sure we get all the different grants that we can get,” Sharif said. “We’re working to make sure we are there when those things happen so we can be right…I’d put it like this: at the front of the line and try to make sure we can receive grant funding that we need. We need additional funding for our street repairs. We need additional funding to try to help [with] ways upgrading the buildings here in the city of Compton. Those are the things we really need to get done.”

Sharif was elected mayor after defeating Christian Reynaga during a runoff election in 2021. Aja Brown had decided she had enough of governing the city and chose not to stay on as mayor of Compton after eight years of service.

It was eight and done for Brown who left Compton with just as much baggage and issues as there was when she

became the top elected official in the city. Sharif is now trying to tackle those issues head on. After years of working alongside Brown as a member of the Compton City Council, Sharif reluctantly took the initiative of running for mayor to winning into now governing as head of the city.

Three central issues sit at the core of Sharif’s tenure as mayor. The first challenge was and is getting long promised street repairs to bear fruit. Simply put, residents of Compton want those annoying and costly potholes to be gone. Sharif is well of this headache of a problem. She and the City Council are moving on it as quickly as possible. A bond measure has helped in getting some 21 streets to be repaved, which Sharif is excited about.

“We were able to put a bond piece together, which allowed us to be able to get funding, a large amount of funding, in order for us to be able to do street repairs, and that’s what we did with the first twenty-one set of streets that we have going on right now,” Sharif said. That’s something that I was really proud of because we got that taken care of. And so right now, with these twenty-one streets, we’re actually moving through different phases.”

That’s just the beginning, she said.

“We have miles of streets that need to be done,” Sharif remarked.

The second issue that could reflect on Sharif’s electability as mayor in the next election go round is public safety and her ability or inability of putting the hammer down on street takeovers and violent crime. The third vital element of Sharif’s time in office as mayor is the economic redevelopment in the city.

There are other pressing matters to solve such as the city’s homeless problem, getting the Artesia Bridge up and running again and weeding out deputy gangs that Sharif must address with urgency. However, fixing the lingering potholes issue, making res-

idents feel safe, and flipping the image of the city with a robust economic redevelopment plan are at the top of the fixable problems for the former Compton councilwoman.

Being in the mix of political adventures and becoming a public servant was not something that Sharif had aimed to do originally.

“It was not something that I had envisioned in my life doing,” Sharif said. “It wasn’t something that I said I want to be ab elected official. It’s something that I never thought I was going to do anyway. It wasn’t something that I dreamed of doing, but I always wanted to help people. But being an elected official was not on the top of my list.”

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TOMMY LEE STEPHENS CASE NO.

BP000151

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of TOMMY LEE STEPHENS.

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

08/30/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. ST5 located at 111 N. 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.

Instead of going into the elected official business, Sharif had plans for the next best thing and that was to be an attorney.

“I love law,” Sharif admitted. “That’s what I desired to be was an attorney, but I had four children. Sometimes, you have to put things aside in order for you to move on with your life. I was telling someone I was applying to law school and when I went for an interview and in talking to some people, they were saying well, you know, you’re not going to be able to work your first year. I was like, ‘I can’t do that. I gotta go to work.’ I can’t do that I don’t think. Not right now. Law is a passion of mine. It’s something that I do love. But I do love this as well because it’s given me an opportunity to help a lot of people.”

Despite her efforts to improve the city since being elected, Sharif feels she hasn’t done as much as she would like to do.

“Not to the point of where I would like to do it,” Sharif said. “No, I don’t. Like I said, [I’m] still trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together; not a puzzle but just trying to put everything together to make sure you have what you have in this city to provide those services to the community, and that is a challenge that we are facing right now.”

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 MICHAEL E. GODBE, ESQ.SBN 250858, GODBE LAW GROUP 25201 PASEO DE ALICIA, SUITE 140

LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653

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THE COMPTON BULLETIN

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 10.00 am, at Los Anageles court house 12720 Nowalk Blvd. Norwalk, Ca 92830, Larry Rothman, on behalf of Compton willow Walk Corp., WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK OR CERTIFIED CHECK (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) all right, title and interest created by the Declaration of Covenants, Condi-

tions & Restrictions, and by the Notice of Default and Election to sell which was recorded on November 5, 2021, Instrument Number 2021-165-8870 in Official Records of Orange County California, described as:

Parcel 6166-005-057, Legal Description: Tract 60998, Lot 1

PH 3 CONDO UNIT 103 (AIRSPACE AND 1/20 INT IN COMMON AREA), inclusive of the office records of Los Angeles County, inclusive of Miscellaneous Maps for the County of Los Angeles, California. Recorded Owner(s): BOSTON OPHELLA/SMITH ZANNIE . The Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 500 N. WILLOWBROOK AVE #L7, COMPTON, CA 90220. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER AN ASSESSMENT LIEN DATED, JANUARY 28, 2021’, INSTRUMENT NUMBER 22021 -0157253 IN OFFICIAL RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. 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.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay for delinquent maintenance assessments, trustee fees, costs and attorney’s fees, to wit: $43.809.58, with interest thereon, as provided in said Declaration: advances, if any, under the terms of said Declaration; fees, charges and expenses of said Attorney.

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 OWN-

ER: 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 714-363-0220 for information regarding the trustee’s sale], using the file number assigned to this case [case file number]. 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.

The Homeowners Association or Owners Association under said Declaration 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 to be recorded in the County where the real property described herein is located. Trustee conducting sale: LOS ANGELES COURT

HOUSE 12720 NORWALK BLVD, NORWALK CA 92830, PHONE: (714) 363-0220 BY /s/ LARRY ROTHMAN, Attorney at Law Authorized Representative for Compton Willow Walk Corp

6/21, 6/28, 7/5/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VIRGINIA FIELDS

Case No. 23STPB04884

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Edna Jackson Washington in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Edna Jackson Washington be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece-

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 July 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No. 48069616 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/27/1995. 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: Barbara J. Henderson, who acquired title as Barbara Jean Henderson Duly Appointed Trustee: IDEA LAW GROUP, PC Recorded 9/21/1995 as Instrument No. 95-1536699 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2416 West 76th Street Inglewood, CA 90305 A.P.N.: 4009-018-004 Date of Sale: 7/27/2023 at 9:00:00 AM Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $28,087.41, Estimated. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks

involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Website www.auction. com, using the file number assigned to this case 48069616. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832, or visit this internet website www.auction. com, using the file number assigned to this case 48069616 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held,

the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the

trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The Notice to Tenant pertains to sales occurring after January 1, 2021. Date: 6/19/2023 IDEA LAW GROUP, PC 1651 E 4th Street, Suite 124 Santa Ana, California 92701 Foreclosure Department: (877) 353-2146 Sale Information

Only: (800) 280-2832 www.auction.com Maggie Salac, Foreclosure Officer PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE WOLF FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4788639 06/23/2023, 06/30/2023, 07/07/2023

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CITY OF COMPTON SUCCESSOR AGENCY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES

The City of Compton, Community Development Department - Successor Agency Division is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to perform maintenance and landscaping services for Successor Agency and Housing Successor Agency owned vacant lots located at various locations throughout the City.

Proposals will be received in the office of the City Clerk, City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220 until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All proposals must be clearly marked “PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES – DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL” and shall be delivered during the business hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, except holidays.

Submit an original and three (3) copies of proposal. All submitted proposals will be reviewed and analyzed by City staff.

The City of Compton reserves the right to reject any or all pro-

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

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

Community Development Department – Successor Agency Division

City of Compton 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, CA 90220 (310) 605-5585

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

To be considered, proposals must be submitted no later than Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm 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.

VERNELL MCDANIEL CITY OF COMPTON CITY CLERK

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City of Compton

MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT

205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220 Phone (310) 605-5595

Request for Proposals for Water Well and Booster Pump Repair and Maintenance Services

The City of Compton Municipal Water Department is soliciting proposals from experienced contractors for maintenance, repair and installation services for water wells and booster pump stations used in the production, treatment and distribution of potable water.

To be considered responsive to the RFP requirements, contractors must submit a proposal indicating their knowledge and experience related to the services being sought. If you have any

questions, please contact Victor Meza, Water Department General Manager by phone at 310605-5555 or by email at vmeza@comptoncity.org.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

In order for your proposal to be considered, submit four (4) copies marked “RFPWater Well and Booster Pump Repair and Maintenance Services” with one (1) fee proposal in a separate sealed envelope to:

City of Compton City Clerk’s Office

Vernell McDaniel

205 S. Willowbrook Avenue Compton, CA 90220

Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk Publish: 6/28/2023

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Title Order No.: 2279979cad

Trustee Sale No.: 86365 Loan No.: 399166858 APN: 6156021-030 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/30/2017. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 7/19/2023 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust

Recorded on 11/1/2017 as Instrument No. 20171257203 in book N/A, page N/A of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: MELVIN SEABORN III, A SINGLE MAN , as Trustor ARTHUR M. DAY AND MARIANNE W. DAY, AS TRUSTEES OF THE DAY FAMILY TRUST DATED 01/24/2005, AS TO A 100.00% ($110,000.00) UNDIVIDED INTEREST , as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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). At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE – continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Lot 3, Except the Easterly 3 feet thereof, and all of Lot 4 and the Easterly 6 feet of Lot 5, in Block 20 of Tract No. 5627,

as per Map recorded in Book 60 Pages 17 and 18 of Maps, in the Office of the County recorder of said County. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 906 WEST POPLAR STREET 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 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 the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $207,117.26 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. 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 of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 6/23/2023 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: www. stoxposting.com CALL: 844477-7869 PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL 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 on 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 the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county record-

er’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 844477-7869, or visit this internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 86365. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.” For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www.STOXPOSTING. com, using the file number assigned to this case 86365 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; by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; 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.

Best of the best comes out for the 2023 BET Awards

Los Angeles – BET honored Black excellence in music, television, film, and sports across more than 20 categories at “BET Awards” 2023. Throughout the music-centric night, Culture’s Biggest Night paid homage to the biggest names in Hip Hop over the past five decades with special music medleys curated by acclaimed DJ and producer Kid Capri in an exciting unscripted format.

THE nonstop party aired live on BET live from the Microsoft Theater. “BET Awards” 2023 was simulcast across Paramount and internationally, the show was simulcast on BET Africa and BET France and will be available to watch on My5 and Sky On-Demand in the UK, as well as BET Pluto in the UK and Brazil.

Some of the highlights of the show included Hip-hop pioneers The Sugarhill Gang performed their groundbreaking “Rapper’s Delight” which featured a tribute to the late Biz Markie with his

“Just a Friend.” The evening also saw Busta Rhymes receive this year’s Life-

time Achievement BET Award, in recognition of his prolific 30-plus-year career and impact

as a rapper, songwriter, and record producer.

After being introduced

by Marlon Wayans and Swiss Beatz, Busta received a standing ovation as he accepted the well-deserved award. After accepting the award, he performed a medley of dancehall and New York-inspired hits with an all-star line-up including Bia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, Scar Lip, Spice, Super Cat, and Swiss Beatz.

Longtime songstress and world recognized vocalist Patti LaBelle was called on to deliver a tribute to the late Tina Turner. LaBelle delivered a breathtaking performance of “The Best” in tribute to the late powerhouse Tina Turner. And one of the hottest acts on the hip hop scene these days is Latto, who won first place in the Best Female Hip Hop artist winner category. Latto delivered an electric performance of her hit “Put It On Da Floor.”

The “BET Awards” 2023 celebrated the very best in entertainment and culture with performances and appearances by an inspiring lineup of artists, entertainers and cultural icons.

The “BET Awards,” which has become synonymous with powerful Black artistry and social commentary, continued to spotlight and celebrate the artists and creators of tomorrow, making the ceremony one of the most news-provoking and talked-about broadcasts year after year.

Covered California warns the public about securing health coverage

Health care coverage for the over 15 million Californians currently on Medi-Cal will be up for renewal over the next year and Covered California wants to make sure everyone takes the right steps to stay insured.

The eligibility of Californians enrolled in the state’s Medi-Cal program has not been reviewed since 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. In April, with the end of the federal continuous coverage re-

quirement, Medi-Cal resumed the renewal process for its more than 15 million members, and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), which oversees the Medi-Cal program, estimates between 2 and 3 million Californians will no longer be eligible for coverage. As this process continues into 2024, Covered California is here to help enroll eligible Californians transitioning out of Medi-Cal.

“Covered California is

working closely with DHCS to help keep Californians who lose their Medi-Cal coverage enrolled in quality, affordable coverage and to support them every step of the way,” said Jessica Altman, executive director of Covered California. “While everyone’s renewal date is different, there are important steps that Medi-Cal members can take now to keep themselves and their families covered.”

Current Medi-Cal mem-

bers should update their contact information if it has changed in the last three years by logging in to their online account through BenefitsCal. com or MyBenefitsCalWIN. org. Members can also contact their local Medi-Cal office or visit KeepMedi-CalCoverage. org to learn how to get started.

While many Californians no longer eligible for Medi-Cal will transition to other forms of health insurance, such as coverage offered through their job

or a family member’s employer, others will be eligible for coverage through Covered California, and they may be eligible to receive financial help to lower the cost of their coverage.

Covered California offers quality health plans, all of which provide many of the same benefits and services as Medi-Cal, including free preventive care and screenings, doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital stays, behavioral health care, and more.