By Dennis J. Freeman
COMPTON (The Bulletin) – Compton Unified School District held its annual STEAMfest event at the
Dollarhide Community Center on Thursday, June 1. The showcase event featured the works from just about every
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LYNWOOD, CA. –Lynwood Unified students from Firebaugh High School’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering program and Lynwood High School’s various Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and career technical programs put their talents to the test, taking home silver and gold medals during the SkillsUSA State competition in April.
LYNWOOD High School’s Biomedical Sciences, Engineering and Culinary Arts programs made their presence
This player looks like she is ready for opening day. The Dodgers Dreamteam program held its opening day ceremony at Gonzales Park in Compton on Saturday, June 3. For other photos, please see page 7.
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known throughout the thrilling competition held April 13-16. After earning gold in the Occupational Health and
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June marks the beginning of summer and the observance of National Safety Month.
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Caltrans are calling on all drivers to prioritize safety and help raise awareness about current dangerous driving behavior and its disproportionate impact on Black communities in California and across the U.S.
ACCORDING to the latest projections from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 4,400 people were killed in traffic crashes in California in 2022, or 12 people every day. A disproportionate
number of those deaths affect Black communities and people walking and cycling. People outside of vehicles do not have the same protections as people riding inside vehicles.
A recent study published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that, on a national level, Black people experience a passenger vehicle fatality rate 73% higher than their white counterparts, with the highest overall traffic fatality rate per mile traveled and across all modes of transportation, including walking, cycling and driving. In California, Black pedestrians have a 65% higher fatality rate compared to white pedestrians.
In an era where screens dominate our attention, distractions behind the wheel have become an alarming issue. Using a phone to dial, talk or text doubles the risk of a driver getting into a crash. Sending or
receiving a text message takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. In 2020, 3,142 Americans were killed in crashes involving distracted drivers.
Other dangerous driving behaviors like speeding have also become increasingly normalized. Whether it involves exceeding the posted speed limit, driving too fast for con-
ditions or racing, speeding was a factor in 29% of all national traffic fatalities in 2021. In California, 1,509 people were killed in speeding-related crashes in 2021.
To address the dangers of distracted driving, speeding and the disproportionate impacts each dangerous behavior has on Black lives, the OTS and Caltrans launched a callto-action campaign that aims to establish a strong safety culture in California. You can join the Go Safely Movement and become a traffic safety champion by taking a short Community Call to Action survey to share what issues you are experiencing in your everyday travels. Your answers will assist the OTS and Caltrans in strengthening connections with communities, providing access to resources, and promoting traffic safety across transportation systems.
LOS ANGELES -- The vibrant Beverly Hills Hilton was abuzz with excitement as civil rights attorney and child advocate Areva Martin and Special Needs Network (SNN) presented the 15th Annual Pink Pump Affair, an annual signature charity event. The affair, held on Sunday, May 21, 2023, brought together more than 500 influential women and men from entertainment, government, media, non-profits and business to celebrate remarkable individuals who have ignited powerful growth and brought about extraordinary change throughout Southern California.
Clad in striking power pink attire, hundreds of professionals converged for this highly anticipated springtime extravaganza. The day was packed with activities, including a captivating fashion show, a champagne reception, a live auction, and the prestigious Women of Distinction awards ceremony.
This year’s event welcomed
acclaimed actress, director, and producer Salli Richardson Whitfield, known for her notable performances in “I Am Legend,” “Eureka,” “Queen Sugar,” and “Luke Cage,” as one of the esteemed guest speakers.
Joining her was Alfre Woodard, an Oscar-nominated and multiple Emmy-winning actress and activist, recognized for her roles in “Clemency,”
“Cross Creek,” “LA Law,” and
“Hill Street Blues.”
The Women of Distinction awards ceremony shone a spotlight on exceptional trailblazers who have left an indelible mark in their respective fields.
California State Controller Malia Cohen was honored with the Trailblazer Award for her outstanding contributions. Additionally, entrepreneurs Kerri Harper-Howie and Nicole Harper-Rawlins, fondly
known as the “Harper sisters,” received the Empowerment Award in recognition of their achievements as owners of 18 McDonald’s franchises in the Los Angeles area.
Setting the stage for an unforgettable experience, the event featured award-winning KCBS-TV2 anchor Pat Harvey as the mistress of ceremonies, effortlessly guiding the audience through the day’s proceedings. Adding an extra touch of charm was the charismatic Donnell Turner from ABC’s “General Hospital,” who took on the role of the celebrity auctioneer, elevating the excitement during the live auction.
The Women of Distinction awards have a rich history of honoring exceptional women who have left an indelible impact. Past honorees include celebrated actresses Jenifer Lewis, Loretta Devine, Holly Robinson Peete, Tisha Campbell, Niecy Nash, Angela Bassett, and distinguished figures such as Senator Barbara Box-
er and Vice President Kamala Harris.
This year’s event featuring swag bags filled with fabulous goodies and a live silent auction offering incredible items such as sold-out concert tickets for Grammy winners Janet Jackson and Ludacris at the Hollywood Bowl, a week-long summer vacation stay in Martha’s Vineyard, and tickets to see Grammy winner Usher in concert, among many other enticing options.
Proceeds from A Pink Pump Affair will play a crucial role in helping SNN achieve its vision with the opening of the landmark Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (C.A.D.D.). Located on the campus of the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital in the Watts/Willowbrook community of South Los Angeles, C.A.D.D. will serve as a centralized hub where all programs and services can converge under one roof, amplifying the impact of SNN’s work in the South Los Angeles community.
The Train of Thought Chess Education Program held a tournament at the Dollarhide Community Center in Compton on Saturday, June 3. Hundreds of students from the local area participated in the daylong event. Train of Thought services students from Los Angeles, Compton, Carson, Inglewood, and Long Beach. Damen Fletcher, founder and executive director of Train of Thought Chess Education Program, is a native of Compton.
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) held its second Mi Gente Graduation Celebration at Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) on June 3, 2023, honoring all graduates of Latino heritage.
THE Mi Gente Graduation Celebration provided an opportunity for students, their families, and friends to celebrate their achievements in a culturally relevant way
that honors and emphasizes the rich tapestry of Latino culture represented in the district.
Nearly 60 percent of all LACCD students identify as Latino, making up the largest demographic group on its nine campuses.
“For so many of our Latino students, graduating from our colleges is more than just a diploma—it’s a source of pride for their entire families,” said LACCD Board Trustee Gabriel Buelna, Ph.D. “As the son of Mexican immigrant parents who emphasized education and our heritage, I know firsthand how meaningful these days are. It is my honor to be here at the second annual Mi
Gente Graduation Celebration and congratulate this new generation of leaders and good citizens.”
The ceremony, which took place between 10 a.m. and
1 p.m. at LATTC, the oldest of LACCD’s nine campuses, opening its doors in 1925, was emceed by actor, director, and screenwriter Richard Montoya, well-known
as a co-founding member of San Francisco performance troupe Culture Clash. Montoya has a history of activism and pro-education advocacy; his father, Jose Montoya, was a poet and activist from Sacramento who once served as the city’s poet laureate.
After introductions, the ceremony began with an energetic musical performance featuring the Aztec dancers “Mexicas in Aztlan” and the sounds of Mariachi Estrella de Jalisco. Board Trustee Gabriel Buelna, Ph.D., shared a message from the board, and Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez, Ph.D., delivered a
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THEME: AT THE MOVIES
ACROSS
1. Mother Earth, to Ancient Greeks
5. Barrel, unit
8. Foot the bill
11. Quiet time
12. Nemo’s forgetful friend
13. Horace’s poem
15. One thing on a list
16. Ophthamologist’s check-up, e.g.
17. Range of hills in England, pl.
18. *Ticket booth (2 words)
20. “Odyssey,” e.g.
21. Biased perspective
22. Azog or Bolg in Tolkien’s Moria
23. *Siskel or Ebert
26. To the degree
30. Brick and mortar carrier
31. Governing authority
34. Key component of a loan
35. Highly skilled
37. E in CE or BCE
38. “____ ____ a high note”
39. End of the line
40. Like certain yellowish hair color
42. Compass bearing
43. Ambled
45. Warhol or Samberg, formally
47. Churchill’s sign
48. Anna Wintour’s magazine
50. “Heat of the Moment” band
52. *Like some seats
56. More slippery
57. Initial bet in poker
58. Popular dunking cookie
59. “Little ____ fact”
60. Simon and Gurfunkel, e.g.
61. *Sentimental movie, or ____-jerker
62. Literary “even”
63.
7. Tick-born disease 8. Ralph Lauren’s inspiration 9. Puts two and two together
“Owner of a Lonely Heart” band
Vandalize 13. Pitchers 14. *Tub contents 19. Behave like a coquette 22. Comes before first Mississippi
Bracelet add-on 24. Barrel racing meet 25. Think tank output, pl. 26. *Widescreen cinematography abbreviation 27. Dimmer, e.g. 28. Do penance
Re-establish
Neuter 33. Investment option acronym
*Movie ad 38. Boredom 40. *Upcharge for an online ticket purchase, e.g. 41. Aerie baby 44. Pine 46. Indicate 48. *Movie theater, e.g. 49. Set of eight 50. Teenager’s breakout 51. Land of Israel 52. X-ray units 53. Wraths 54. Type of tide
55. *Like a bloody horror movie
56. Short of Isaac
“We see a lot of Latino and Black people and sad to say, type 2 diabetes and its harmful effects are far too common with us,” said LaSalle Medical Associates CEO Dr. Albert Arteaga.”
THERE is an old saying that “You are what you eat.” And when it comes to what you eat and your chances of contracting type 2 diabetes, this is especially true.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, “You can inherit a predisposition for diabetes, a disease that disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minorities.” The FDA goes on to note that the death rate for Hispanics from diabetes is “50 percent higher than for non-Hispanic whites.”
The U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health research studies spanning the years 2018 and 2019 found that non-Hispanic Blacks were “twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to die from diabetes” and “2.5 times more likely to be hospitalized with diabetes and associated long-term complications than non-Hispanic whites.”
San Bernardino County’s population is 55.8 percent Hispanic or Latino and 9.4 percent Black or African American, per the United States Census Bureau’s July 2022 estimates. In Riverside County, the percentages are 51.6 for Hispanics or Latinos and 7.5 for Blacks or African Americans.
“We see a lot of Latino and Black people,” said LaSalle Medical Associates CEO Dr. Albert Arteaga, “and sad to say, type 2 diabetes and its harmful effects are far too common with us.”
Type 2 diabetes is a major health concern for the Inland Empire
and LaSalle Medical Associates works hard to address the problem.
Dr. Arteaga says, “Our physicians make it a point to discuss proper nutrition with patients they see who may be pre-diabetic or who have already been diagnosed with the disease.”
Several risk factors contribute to this problem and one of those is eating the wrong foods. Latino and African American
diets often include fatty pork, foods fried or cooked with lard or unhealthy shortenings and oils, and starchy vegetables like beans, corn, potatoes, chickpeas, and parsnips, not to mention lots of sugary soft drinks and juices.
Some foods are loaded with refined sugars that few people think as high in sugar, including barbecue sauces, ketchup, baked beans, tomato soups and sauces,
canned fruits and vegetables, salad dressings, and Asian-style sauces like Thai sweet chili and teriyaki. These, too, are often part of ethnic minority diets.
Now that the Covid pandemic has receded, LaSalle’s clinics are reaching out to encourage people to come in for preventive health screenings that include talking about diet and diabetes. “We see a lot of Latino and Black clients and we make sure that they get the facts about how important good nutrition is to their overall health and especially diabetes prevention and treatment,” said Dr. Arteaga.
“In addition to avoiding the bad foods, we recommend good ones: lean pork, chicken—especially with the skin off and roasted rather than fried, fish, and healthy veggies—spinach, kale, broccoli, beets, carrots, collard greens, cabbage, cucumbers, cauliflower, raw
May 29 was Memorial Day in the United States, and the long weekend that is traditionally observed with shared American remembrance made headlines again for the shared all-American epidemic of gun violence.
The nonprofit Gun Violence Archive, which keeps track of American gun violence incidents, noted there were at least 175 people killed and another 496 injured during the Memorial Day weekend, and 20 mass shootings in which four or more people were injured or killed.
THIS included the mass shooting on a crowded beachside promenade in Hollywood, Florida that injured nine people, including four children, the youngest just one year old. Other shootings happened during neighborhood or community conflicts. Many happened at home, with a family member’s own gun.
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“I am thrilled to honor the tremendous accomplishments of our Latino students at LACCD’s second annual Mi Gente Graduation Celebration,” said Francisco C. Rodriguez, Ph.D., LACCD Chancellor. “As a first-generation English learner, the springboard of education changed the trajectory of my family and it can do so for our students and their families. I know firsthand
The Gun Violence Archive now calculates that more than 17,000 people have died so far this year in the U.S. from guns, including more than 100 children under age 12.
June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and June 2-4 is Wear Orange Weekend to join thousands of others across the country calling for an end to gun violence in all of its forms, including domestic violence, suicide, and city gun violence. The Wear Orange movement began in honor of Hadiya Pendleton, an honors student and drum majorette who was shot and killed on a Chicago playground in January 2013 just days after she had performed in President Obama’s second inaugural parade. As President Obama gave his State of the Union speech that year, he remembered Hadiya:
“She was 15 years old. She loved Fig Newtons and lip gloss . . . She was so good to her friends, they all thought they were her best friend. Just three weeks ago, she was here, in Washington, with her classmates, performing for her country at my inauguration. And a week later, she was shot and killed in a Chicago park after school, just a mile away from my house.”
As a sixth grader Hadiya had appeared in an anti-gang video to encourage other
young people to avoid gang violence, saying, “It’s your job as students to say ‘no’ to gangs and ‘yes’ to a great future.” Hadiya could have meant a future like her own; the talented high school sophomore was excelling at her college preparatory school, doing everything right, with the world ahead of her. But all that changed because of a gun. Wear Orange began on June 2, 2015, the day that would have been Hadiya’s 18th birthday. It is now observed nationally every year on the first Friday in June and the weekend that follows. It was Hadiya’s friends who originally chose to remember her by wearing orange, the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others.
Hadiya Pendleton deserved to be protected. She, and the thousands of other
children who have been killed by guns in our nation in the ten years since she died, deserved the freedom to grow up.
Last year, former First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled plans for the Hadiya Pendleton Winter Garden at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
Mrs. Obama said, “I never had the chance to meet Hadiya while she was alive, but after she died, I was able to spend some time with her loved ones. I learned about how she was an honor student, how much she loved music, how she loved going out to get ice cream with her friends. And the more I heard, the more I understood the extraordinary potential inside her—a potential that was stolen by the epidemic of gun violence.”
She continued: “Like me, Hadiya was raised by parents who wanted to give her opportunities they never had. They
signed her up for volleyball, cheerleading, and a dance ministry at church. They supported her education, and with their encouragement, she became a star student. From an early age, Hadiya’s parents made sacrifices to introduce her to opportunities throughout Chicago so that she could one day find her place in the world.”
Hadiya, who should be turning 26 right now, never got that chance. We must never tire of the really hard work demanded to transform the pervasive culture of violence and pervasive presence of guns in America. We must love our children more than the gun manufacturers and some NRA members love their guns. We must love our country enough to ensure the safety of our children and of all of us and demand the future free from gun violence that all of our children deserve.
how empowering it is when students feel represented and supported. Today, we celebrate our graduates and their bright futures.”
District college presidents and graduates from all nine campuses delivered remarks and personal, inspirational testimony that was interspersed with performances from Ballet Folklorico de El Salvador and the GAHFU Traditional Garifuna Drumming Ensemble.
The honored student speakers were Miriam Vargas from West Los Angeles College, Kathy Carrillo from East Los Angeles College, Lindsey Lopez from Los Angeles Valley College, Karla Pulgarin from Los Angeles City College,
Jennifer Herrera from Los Angeles Southwest College, Airam Solorzano from Los Angeles Harbor College, Ubalda Jasso from Los Angeles Pierce College, Gabriela Penuelas Pettibone from Los Angeles Mission College and Angel Romero from Los Angeles Trade Technical College.
The event also included an outdoor stage with the Los Angeles City College Jazz Ensemble and food featuring cuisine from various Latin American countries. After the graduate speeches and performances, Jauregui returned to the stage for a closing song, “Que Bonito Amor,” that concluded the cultural celebration of student success.
There was a whole lot of baseball going on in Compton on Saturday, June 3. Players from the Dodgers Dreamteam program celebrated opening day in front of their parents and well-wishers.
“ THE Dodgers Dreamteam program has been a beacon of hope and opportunity for our youth, providing them with the chance to learn valuable life skills, develop their athletic abilities, and build lasting friendships,” said Compton Mayor Emma Sharif, “These are skills that will serve our youth well in all aspects of their lives.”
Outside of Mayor Emma Sharif, Councilwoman Lille P. Darden (District 4), Councilwoman Deidre Duhart (District 1), and Councilman Jonathan Bowers (District 3) all made their way to Gonzalez Park to participate in the opening day ceremonies and shared remarks about the program.
“The Dodgers Dreamteam
initiative embodies the spirit of teamwork, discipline, and determination, values that resonate with our communi-
ty’s core principles, “ Duhart said. “This program is a testament to our dedication to investing in our youth.”
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Safety and Drafting categories, seven Lynwood High students will advance to the National Leadership and Skills Conference on June 19 in Atlanta.
“As Chapter President, I am proud to say that our efforts and hard work have paid off, and I am very excited to be returning to Atlanta for a second time,” Lynwood High School senior Stephanie Corona said. “These accomplishments have not only allowed us as a chapter to enhance our knowledge but have given us the opportunity to show our talents and gain a better insight into our
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tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, alfalfa sprouts, and garlic,” added Dr. Arteaga.
Another key factor is consistent management. Diabetes has no cure. Once a person has it, no magic pill or shot will make it go away. “You must stick with your treatment program,” said Dr. Arteaga. “Staying on one’s meds and sticking to a healthy
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grade level of students in the district.
The projects being displayed at the STEAMfest included amazing artwork, a slew of robotics works and plenty of technology and coding offerings transformed into stealth moving objects.
Michelle Dawson serves as the senior director of innovation and technology for the Compton school district. Dawson
“Here in Compton, we try
future careers.”
The Lynwood High School students advancing to nationals are engineering student Erik Lopez and biomedical sciences students Stephanie Corona, Amaya Padilla, Joselyn Gutierrez, Sonyali Perez, Destiny Salas-Morales and Alejandro Brizuela.
Lynwood High School California Advancing Pathways for Students (CalAPS) junior Dayquian Baker won silver in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality competition, which challenged participants to create a three-course meal and
critiqued their technical, knife and butchery skills, sanitation practices and overall finished product.
Firebaugh High School
PLTW engineering students
Brigitte Lopez, Lucia Miguel Vargas, Michelle Perez and Kimberly Ramirez demonstrated their expertise in the humanoid robotics category, where they were challenged to flawlessly develop and execute a computer program.
It was the school’s first time competing at the state level in the humanoid category, with seniors Perez and Ramirez
winning silver medals and juniors Lopez and Vargas taking home the gold.
“I couldn’t be prouder of my students for having the courage to go up against other schools in such a challenging category,” said teacher John Ude, who has taught PLTW engineering courses for 11 years. “I hope the students who participate in this program discover their talent in engineering and see how this can be their future career, whether it be robotics or STEM.”
PLTW is a comprehensive and innovative program that
has provided hundreds of Lynwood students with hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for careers in STEM.
“Congratulations to Lynwood and Firebaugh high schools for their outstanding achievement at the SkillsUSA state competition. Our students continue to prove that they are capable of achieving great things,” Superintendent Gudiel Crosthwaite, Ph.D. said. “We applaud their accomplishments and wish them continued success as they pursue their academic and professional goals.”
diet is something we constantly remind our adult and pediatric patients to do.”
LaSalle serves many people who are covered by Medi-Cal and Healthy Families. They also accept patients covered by Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Molina, Care 1st, Health Net, and Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP). LaSalle knows how
to help people who lack insurance enroll in coverage that fits their needs.
For more information about LaSalle Medical Associates, call (855) 349-6019 or go online LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc. is one of the largest independent and Latino-owned healthcare companies in River-
side and San Bernardino Counties. The corporate office is in Redlands.
LaSalle operates six clinics employing more than 100 dedicated healthcare professionals, treating children, adults, and seniors in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. LaSalle’s patients are primarily served by Medi-Cal and Healthy Families.
LaSalle also accepts Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Molina, Care 1st, Health Net, and Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) coverage.
Photo caption: Carl Dameron has a diabetic check-up with his PA at Lasalle Medical Clinic’s Mt. Vernon Office. Carl and his family of four have been LaSalle patient since 2004. Courtesy photo
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY (LCAP) AND THE BUDGET OF COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
The Governing Board of Compton Unified School District will hold public hearings on the LCAP and the BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, PRIOR TO Final Adoption as required by Education Code 42103 and 52062.
The public hearings will be held at 2600 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220 or webinar https://us06web. zoom.us/j/81267777657 on June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting.
to, not only close the achievement gap, but also the opportunity gap,” Dawson said.
“Every student, from pre-K to 12th grade has coding computational thinking, robotics, and e-sports. When you’re coming to a Compton school you’re not only going to get a world-class education, you’re actually getting exposure to the jobs of the future through science technology, engineering, the arts, and math.”
Dawson added that what
the students are learning today through coding, science and technology has helped pupils grasped academia a little bit better.
“We have found that our attendance and our behavior problems have gone down because the students aren’t just learning subjects in technology, but they’re also integrating it into the curriculum and doing project-based learning. If you want to come visit a school at the beginning of the year, you
will see it in action. This is just part of that opportunity. But seeing it in the classroom will change your mind about what we’re doing in Compton.”
The vast display of artwork and technological projects that dominated both the lower and upper floors of the Dollarhide Community Center wowed district administrator Liza Delatorre. Delatorre, who oversees curriculum and instruction for the district, says she’s amazed at the rich showcase being high-
The proposed LCAP and Budget will be on file and available for public inspection should members of the public wish to review the LCAP and Budget prior to the public hearings, at the following location(s): CUSD Fiscal Services Dept., Ed. Services Dept., District website www. compton.k12. ca.us from June 15, 2023 to: June 19, 2023 during the hours of 8:00 AM to: 4:30 PM.
Debra Duardo, M.S.W., Ed.D.
Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools 6/7/23
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T.S. No. 22-00305-QQCA Title No. 2088404 A.P.N. 4053-008-027 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/29/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or
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“This event is important because not only does it showcase all the important things that we do throughout our school year, but we get to show off the talent that we have here in Compton Unified,” Delatorre said. “It’s just amazing. When you hear Compton, you don’t think this. And when you actually come and see this it is absolutely amazing that the talent that our students have here. We’re proud. We’re very proud of our kids.”
a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of
Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Rogelio Ruiz, a single man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 04/10/2019 as Instrument No. 20190315587 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California.
Date of Sale: 07/05/2023 at 11:00 AM
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The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO PO-
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TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-00305-QQCA 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
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Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4785913 05/26/2023, 06/02/2023, 06/09/2023
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File No.: 21-12153 APN: 6184009-148 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER EDGEMONT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 07-28-2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06-28-2023
at 10:30 AM, Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee), 990 Reserve Drive, Suite 208, Roseville, CA 95678, (877) 282-4991, under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 08-06-2021 as Instrument
20211211521 Book - - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD
AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by SERGE WILLIAM YOMBA TODA, situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 6184-009-148
The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:
12 MANZANITA LANE #60 , COMPTON, CA 90221 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $20,811.30.
THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD
SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POSTSALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B). THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION BEGINS WHEN THE SALE IS FINALIZED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL
CODE SECTION 2924m. Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO PO-
TENTIAL 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 Association, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 21-12153. 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 21-12153 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. DATE: May 22, 2023 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee TANYA HALL, Authorized Signature
SchId:89970 AdId:30182 CustId:670
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 48069219 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT
UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/21/2016. 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. 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: JOE HEWITT AND VESTHER HEWITT, HUSBAND AND WIFE
AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: IDEA LAW GROUP, PC
Recorded 12/30/2016 as Instrument No. 20161667248 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Street
Address or other common designation of real property: 470 Edgewood Street Inglewood, CA 90302 A.P.N.: 4015011-001 Date of Sale: 6/29/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650
Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $345,690.58, 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 48069219. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immedi-
ately 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 48069219 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: 5/22/2023 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. AFN4786191 05/31/2023, 06/07/2023, 06/14/2023
SchId:90014 AdId:30197 CustId:64
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 48069219 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/21/2016. 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. 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: JOE HEWITT AND VESTHER HEWITT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appoint
No. 20161667248 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Street
Address or other common designation of real property: 470 Edgewood Street Inglewood, CA 90302 A.P.N.: 4015011-001 Date of Sale: 6/29/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650
Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $345,690.58, 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 48069219. 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 48069219 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
Date: 5/22/2023 IDEA
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.
LAW GROUP, PC 1651 E 4th Street, Suite 124 Santa Ana, California 92701 Foreclosure Department: (877) 3532146 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. AFN4786191 05/31/2023, 06/07/2023, 06/14/2023
SchId:90036 AdId:30207 CustId:64
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: THOMAS THOMAS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
Section 1406 of the City Charter requires that the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget at which interested persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity to do so. Staff is requesting that the City Council schedule public hearings for the consideration of the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget on the following dates:
Tuesday June 13, 2023 5:45 p.m. Council Chambers
Tuesday June 20, 2023 5:45 p.m. Council Chambers
Thank you, THOMAS THOMAS CITY MANAGER
SchId:90089 AdId:30225 CustId:70
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SHELIA GAIL VARRIE NELSON GRIGGS
Case No. 23STPB05672
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SHELIA GAIL VARRIE NELSON GRIGGS
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sabrina Thomas in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sabrina Thomas 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.
petition
held on June 30, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner:
BRADLEY T WEEKS ESQ
SBN 173745
CHARLTON WEEKS LLP
1031 WEST AVENUE M-14
STE A PALMDALE CA 93551-1457
CN997221 GRIGGS Jun 7,14,21, 2023
SchId:90141 AdId:30244 CustId:65
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Trustee Sale No. 163031 Title No. DEF-498413 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/27/2023 at 10:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/30/2007, as Instrument No. 20071298392, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Acie Kendrick, An Unmarried Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 4027-029-007 EXHIBIT A THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 1, OF TRACT NO. 5320, IN THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 66 PAGE(S) 4 AND 5 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. APN:
4027-029-007 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9630 South 2nd Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90305 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:
$546,954.78 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:05/31/2023 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27368 Via Industria, STE. 201, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 758-8052
The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.Xome.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 163031. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to
the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.Xome.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 163031 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. A-4786938 06/06/2023, 06/13/2023, 06/20/2023
SchId:90164 AdId:30251 CustId:64
CITY OF COMPTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PROGRAM
The City of Compton is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to assist the City of Compton with the implementation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program.
Proposals will be received in the office of the City Clerk, City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California, 90220 until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
All proposals must be clearly marked, “PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PROGRAM – 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, to the City Clerk’s office.
Submit an original and two (2) copies and one digital copy on USB drive of your proposals. Your proposed fee is required to be submitted under separate, sealed envelop. All submittals are to be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name, address, and telephone number of the individuals or entity submitting the proposal to the attention of: City of Compton, Public Works Engineering Department, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.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 reserves the right to reject any or all proposals 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:
Public Works Engineering Department
City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, CA 90220 (310) 605-5505
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE
To be considered, proposals must be submitted no later than Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 5:00 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.
Note: 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: 06/07/2023
06/14/2023
06/21/2023
SchId:90167 AdId:30252 CustId:70
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No.: FHAR.278-025 APN: 8568-023009 Title Order No.: DEF-448248 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/18/2010. 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:
FRANCES JAIME VALDEZ, SURVIVING JOINT TENANT Duly Appointed
Trustee: PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC Recorded 11/30/2010 as Instrument No. 20101737867 in book N/A, page N/A of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 7/5/2023 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale:
By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766
Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $529,179.34 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3809 AND 3809 1/2
AVE EL MONTE, CA 91731-2126
A.P.N.: 8568-023-009 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) 683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case FHAR.278-025. 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 (800)
683-2468, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case FHAR.278-025 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. Date: 5/31/2023 PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC 20750 Ventura Blvd. #100 Woodland Hills, California 91364 Sale Line: (800) 683-2468 Rita Terzyan, Trustee Sale Officer A-4787049 06/07/2023, 06/14/2023, 06/21/2023
SchId:90170 AdId:30253 CustId:64
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK
SALE
(UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 10471-AK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: MODENZA ENTERPRISES LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 15140 PARAMOUNT BLVD. PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
Doing Business as: PAPA JOHN’S #4768
All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE
The name(s) and business address of the Buyer(s) is/are: ABID DURRANI, 15140 PARAMOUNT BLVD. PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, INVENTORY, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, LEASE, AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT and are located at: 15140 PARAMOUNT BLVD. PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: DETAIL ESCROW, INC, 13737 ARTESIA BLVD. #105 CERRITOS, CA 90703 and the anticipated sale date is JUNE 27, 2023
The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.
[If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: DETAIL ESCROW, INC, 13737 ARTESIA BLVD #105 , CERRITOS, CA 90703 and the last date for filing claims shall be JUNE 26, 2023, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.
Dated: MAY 8, 2023
BUYER: ABID DURRANI ORD-1693949 COMPTON BULLETIN 6/6/23
SchId:90208 AdId:30266 CustId:628
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK
SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 23-1077-JY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: BIG DOLLAR CAR WASH INC., 3344 W. ROSECRANS AVENUE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 Doing Business as: BIG DOLLAR CAR WASH
All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE
The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: 22712 S. WESTERN AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90501
The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: ELITE CAR WASHES, INC., 3344 W. ROSECRANS AVENUE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
The assets to be sold are described in
general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, LEASEHOLD INTERESTS, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, ALL TRANSFERABLE LICENSES AND PERMITS, AND ALL INVENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE and are located at: 3344 W. ROSECRANS AVENUE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: ACE ESCROW, INC., 3030 W. 8TH ST., SUITE 408, LOS ANGELES, CA 90005 and the anticipated sale date is JUNE 30, 2023
The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.
[If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided]
The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: ACE ESCROW, INC., 3030 W. 8TH ST., SUITE 408, LOS ANGELES, CA 90005 and the last date for filing claims shall be JUNE 29, 2023 which is the business day before the sale date specified above.
Dated: 6-1-23
BUYER: ELITE CAR WASHES, INC.
ORD-1694904 INGLEWOOD TRIBUNE 6/7/23
SchId:90221 AdId:30271 CustId:628
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CLYDE DURGIN aka CLYDE N. DURGIN
Case No. 21STPB10384
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CLYDE DURGIN aka CLYDE N. DURGIN
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Leesa DurginJohnson in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Leesa DurginJohnson 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 June 30, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section
9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner:
EUGENE S ALKANA ESQ SBN 60411 LAW OFFICES OF EUGENE S ALKANA APLC 131 N EL MOLINO AVE STE 310 PASADENA CA 91101 CN997257 DURGIN Jun 7,14,21, 2023
SchId:90222 AdId:30272 CustId:65
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE
(Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 68973-HH
(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described
(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: JONATHAN BAEK, 1100 REDONDO AVE. SUITE 4 LONG BEACH, CA 90804
(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 1100 REDONDO AVE. SUITE 4 LONG BEACH, CA 90804
(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: TINO FRAUSTO AND CARYSON FRAUSTO, 1327 BARRINGTON WAY UNIT 4, GLENDALE, CA 91206
(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE of that certain business located at: 1100 REDONDO AVE. SUITE 4 LONG BEACH, CA 90804
(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: MURRE CLEANERS
(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JUNE 27, 2023 at the office of: UNITED ESCROW CO, 3440 WILSHIRE BLVD, #600, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010, Escrow No. 68973HH, Escrow Officer: HARRY HWANG
(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above
(9) The last day for filing claims is: JUNE 26, 2023.
(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.
(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE.
Dated: MAY 22, 2023
TRANSFEREES: TINO FRAUSTO AND CARYSON FRAUSTO ORD-1698727 LONG BEACH CALIFORNIAN 6/8/23
SchId:90249 AdId:30288 CustId:628
How wrong I was about 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” When I saw the first trailer, I remember groaning about starting a fourth big-screen Spider-Man continuity when we were still in the middle of the Tom Holland version, hadn’t had a proper conclusion for the Andrew Garfield version, and weren’t far enough removed from the Tobey Maguire version.
THE live-action continuities eventually sorted themselves out, but more importantly, the animated “Spider-Verse” quickly became the best continuity of all. And with “Across the Spider-Verse,” it continues to be the best conti-
By Dennis J. FreemanLOS ANGELES (News4usonline) – “A Soldier’s Play” hits you the way a Mike Tyson right uppercut would. It’s raw. It’s explosive. It penetrates. It comes out of nowhere with the full intention of taking you out of your comfort zone into a space of the unknown.
Tyson’s lethal uppercut shots when the former heavyweight boxer became champion of the world, would obliterate his opponents. The scathing dialogue in “A Soldier’s Play” would probably match what Tyson did in the ring.
What the late playwright Charles Fuller was able to do when he brought “A Soldier’s Play” to life in 1982 before it was later turned into a stirring big screen film called “A Soldier’s Story,” starring Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar, and Denzel Washington, was create an unapologetic powerful take on Black men as soldiers.
nuity.
The new movie takes place about a year after the original.
Miles “Spider-Man” Morales (Shameik Moore) and Gwen “Spider-Woman” Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) have not seen each other since returning to their respective universes. Both struggle with family drama, namely the decision of whether or not to reveal their alter egos to their parents. Miles wants to tell his mother Rio (Luna Lauren Velez) and police lieutenant father Jefferson (Brian Tyree Henry), but that would mean admitting that he’s been lying and putting himself in danger with no intention of stopping. Gwen wants to tell her police captain father George (Shea Whigham), but that would mean admitting that she’s been lying, endangering herself, and responsible for the death of close friend Peter Parker (who in her universe was The Lizard).
Gwen tries to take her mind off things by joining a band (in an opening sequence that’s equal parts pulse-pound-
ing and head-bopping) and stopping villains that hop over from other universes. There’s still a big hole in the multiverse that nobody can close, so villains can get through, but so can other Spider-People, like the pregnant Spider-Woman (Issa Rae), anarchist Spider-Punk (Daniel Kaluuya), and the humorless Spider-Man 2099 (Oscar Isaac). The latter is the leader of the Spider-Society, which employs Spider-People across all universes. He reluctantly lets Gwen join the organization, though he’s concerned about her relationship with Miles, who is about to have a very important role to play in the fabric of the multiverse that can’t be compromised.
Miles is stressed with juggling school, his father’s upcoming promotion to captain, and Spider-Man business. Still, he’s delighted when Gwen pays his universe a visit, even though she’s there for other business and can’t stay for long. Her business ties into
a new villain called The Spot (Jason Schwartzman), whose gimmick is that he can create portals through space at will, a complex power that he doesn’t quite understand himself, but makes for a great stream of visual gags. Still, he’s destined to go from bumbler to serious threat in a real hurry, though the Spider-Society can’t stop him just yet for reasons that tie into that great responsibility for Miles.
I’m just skimming the surface of the story, which includes the return of Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson), now married with a baby, and a lengthy trip to a universe where NYC and India combine into the city of Mumb-hattan. The action is exciting, the jokes are funny,
The task of making “A Soldier’s Play” work and relevant today has been charged to Kenny Leon, the production’s director. Leon has taken the baton from Fuller and has hit the finish line with a closeout flurry with his take on “A Soldier’s Play.” “A Soldier’s Play” has been billed and hyped to be that production that is a must-see.
There’s a strong reason behind that. If you have sensitive ears then “A Soldier’s Play” is not for you. This is not a show to see for the faint of heart. Playing at the Ahmanson Theatre (Center Theatre Group) through June 23, “A Solder’s Play” brings the heat during many of its conversational scenes. That’s what’s good about it.
“A Soldier’s Play” is good old-fashioned storytelling. Perhaps the best thing about the Tony Award winning production is that each of the characters make you feel what they are going through.
Set in 1944 on a Louisiana
Army base, “A Soldier’s Play” has a plethora of topics it tries to hit head on. Fuller, and later Leon, do a masterful job of somehow bridging the murder of a top-ranked Black soldier into an incredibly compelling whodunit mystery.
Without going into fullblown spoiler alert, both the protagonist and hero are given an A grade for their performances. Norm Lewis, the first Black man to play Phantom in “Phantom of the Opera,” takes
the animation is stunning, and the pace is frantic. Plus there are literally hundreds of secret goodies hiding in every corner of the screen that are easy to miss on a first viewing, but if any movie this year is worth seeing more than once, it’s this one.
The movie ends on a cliffhanger and a setup for a future movie, much like the recent “Fast X.” But unlike that movie, I don’t feel like this movie was “sacrificed” to set up a more exciting movie down the line, it’s an entire feature in and of itself. That said, I’m actually skeptical of the upcoming “Beyond the Spider-Verse” because the ending of this one sets up some twists that represent some of my least-favorite conventions of comic book movies. “Across the Spider-Verse” never officially loses its footing, but it ends weirdly, by giving me the feeling that this series is about to plummet in quality.
Grade: B
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is rated PG for sequences of animated action violence, some language and thematic elements. Its running time is 140 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.
over the leading role as Capt. Richard Davenport.
It is Davenport’s responsibility to investigate the murder of Sgt. Vernon C. Waters (Eugene Lee) just outside an all-Black infantry unit. Lewis looms as an imposing presence as Capt. Davenport. A man of self-professed discipline, Capt. Davenport is stern and unshakable in his approach to investigating the death of Sgt. Waters. Capt.
Davenport has a no BS meter that seems to be running at all hours of the day. With a host of credits under his belt-on stage as well on the big screen-Lewis swallows up the stage as Capt. Davenport. Without question, Lewis is the man for the role of Capt. Davenport. But he has an equal in Lee. If there is one word to best describe Lee’s sensational portrayal of Sgt. Waters, it would be ferocious.
Sgt. Waters is a bully. He degrades them and constantly humiliates the soldiers under his command. He pushes his men
into near mutiny against him, even going to the length of educating them on who is and who is not fit to be part of the Negro race. It is such degradation that pits Sgt. Waters at odds with his men, especially with Pvt. First Class Melvin Peterson (Tarik Lowe).
Lee’s rapid-fire tonguewhipping of his soldiers eventually draw the ire of his men. And since Sgt. Waters is reviled, this leads to everybody under his watch automatically being hit with the suspect tag. Lee is brilliant as Sgt. Waters. He commands the stage with his villainous and self-righteous ways as well as Lewis does as Capt. Davenport.
In a way, both Capt. Davenport and Sgt. Waters are one of the same, except they are on opposite sides of the fence. They are both Black men serving in the U.S. military with the country’s in-your-face racism serving as a backdrop to this drama-laden tale.
