The Compton Bulletin

DONORS IN BLOOD Compton needed

Dominguez High School in Compton will be holding a blood drive on May 15. With a monthlong outreach to cities within Los Angeles County, the Red Cross will be setting up shop and taking blood donations at Dominguez High School from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. type in the most serious situations.

INDIVIDUALS who do donate blood will receive a $10 e-gift card. When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O negative blood donors are especially needed right now.

The power of type O blood

• Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood

COMPTON MAN MISSING

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are seeking assistance in locating at-risk missing person DC Robinson. He is an 89-year-old male Black who was last seen on May 1, 2023, on the 1000 block of W Cressy Street, in the city of Compton.

Mr. Robinson is 5’ 05” tall, 130lbs., and bald, with brown eyes. He might be driving a metallic tan 1999 Buick Century with CA Lic # 4EEX429. Mr. Robinson suffers from medical issues and there is concern for his well-being. 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.

FILM INDUSTRY HONORS

• Type O positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type.

• Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body and are often given to trauma and surgery patients. Type O blood donors are ideal Power Red donors, which means they can safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation. Now, more people are able to give a Power Red donation – the minimum height has changed to 5’3” for female donors.

Medical traumas can quickly deplete hospital blood banks. Once patients are stabilized and their blood type is

determined, they will receive a matching blood type, so it’s important donors of all types give now and help save lives by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).

In thanks, all who come to give May 1-19 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, May 1-31, those who come to give will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2023 MLB® All-Star Game® in Seattle. The getaway includes two tickets to the 2023 MLB® All-Star Game® thanks to the support of Fanatics, round-trip airfare, four-night hotel accommodations, a $750 gift card and more.

THOSE WITH DISABILITIES

CULVER CITY – The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge was the spot to be to honor those with disabilities in the film and television industry on May 4, 2023. The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC), marked 10 years of leadership this year of advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. Among those who attended the event was Mila Davis-Kent who is deaf. Kent starred in Creed III as Amara, the daughter of boxer Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan).

Courtesy photo

Photo by Dennis J. Freeman

Judge grants woman’s request for restraining order against community activist Najee Ali

By Jasmyne Cannick LOS ANGELES -

On Thursday, May 4, a woman was granted a one-year restraining order against community activist Najee Ali.

THE restraining order, issued by Commissioner Laura Cohen and served Thursday on Ali, who was in court, came after the woman requested the order on Mar. 3 in an attempt to stop Ali from harassing, threatening, and bullying her and her boyfriend after she broke off their four-year extramarital affair in January.

Ali has been married for seven years to Dr. Felicia Banks-Ali.

In court filings, the petitioner (victim) said, “Mr. Ali became very agitated and aggressive after I ended the relationship and sent me a series of threatening messages, including sexually explicit pictures and a video of myself, which were taken without my knowledge or consent.”

In court, Ali admitted to taking the photos and claimed they were a gag because the woman snored.

She continued, “In two of the photos, I am sleep. I have never seen these pictures or video before. Additionally, Mr. Ali texted that I am a whore, he hoped I would die, and that my parents would be ashamed. He also began calling and texting my boyfriend incessantly. Moreover, he sent my boyfriend the above-referenced pictures and videos. He, again, attempted to provoke my boyfriend into a physical altercation.”

The hearing in downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles Superior Court’s Dept. 94 took just about half an hour and was conducted in front of a full courtroom of witnesses.

To support her claim of

harassment and bullying, the victim provided numerous sexually explicit and threatening text messages from Ali that were read aloud in court by the judge.

Ali admitted to sending the text messages.

“Everything she sent you, Your Honor, I did send,” admitted Ali.

“So, for example, this one,”

Commissioner Cohen responded. “It looks like it was sent around 1:11. ‘Don’t come near you. You didn’t say that last week when you picked me up from Simply Wholesome and sucked my c---- in the back of your truck. I knew you was a h--. And you kept f----- me and kept telling me you didn’t have a boyfriend and he was moving out.’”

Ali responded, “Ahhh, yeah--because--ahh, I did say that. But you gotta keep context, Your Honor, that you know she lied about the boyfriend.”

Ali has been married for seven years.

In court documents, Ali’s victim told the court that, “Mr. Ali baseline nature is hostility

and aggression. He is too easily provoked. He can be calm and then becomes enraged in seconds. During our first sexual encounter, he choked me so hard, I could not breathe.”

Commissioner Cohen asked Ali, “Did you put your hands around her neck during your sexual encounters?”

“Ah, yes, I did. I’m not going to sit up here and lie, but it was something that she enjoyed,” Ali replied to the judge.

The woman testified in court that the first time he did that to her, she became extremely fearful of him.

Najee Ali pointed out to the judge that the Nation of Islam’s security team was in court with his victim and that a “blogger” had written an article about him he called "hit pieces."

Ali showed the judge a printed copy of an article he said was entitled, “Sexually explicit text messages detail blackmail attempt by activist Najee Ali.”

Ali held up his book and explained to the judge how a Congressmember had written

stop her from talking to this journalist. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told Ali to go back into the courtroom.

Ali’s wife asked for help, and once he was back in the courtroom said she wanted to leave before he came out because she was fearful he might hurt her in the parking lot.

Ali has had a number of requests for restraining orders filed against him dating back as far as 1988.

In 2006, Congresswoman Maxine Waters was granted a restraining order against Ali.

She told the Los Angeles Times that he had confronted her on several occasions, and she believed he was attempting to set her up. The restraining order also stated that Ali threatened to get her someday.

the forward to his book and how he was the one who got up at 2 o’clock in the morning to hold the hands of families and pointed to his work with the family of 19-year-old Jazmin Green who was shot and killed in South Los Angeles on Apr. 24.

Commissioner Cohen asked Ali how any of that related to his victim.

Prior to making her ruling, Commissioner Cohen said that she believed that the victim did not consent to the way Ali had sex with her and that Ali himself acknowledged sending the text messages. She found that Ali was abusive and that the victim had met her burden of proof to get a restraining order.

For one year, Ali has been ordered to stay 100 yards away from the victim, her home, her workplace, and her vehicle. He is not to contact the victim in any way or to have anyone contact her for him.

After the hearing was over, Ali saw that his wife, Dr. Felicia Banks-Ali, was in court and chased her out of the courtroom and attempted to

In court files, she said Ali is “attempting to create a situation that will appear to be harassment in order to sue me. He will stalk me. I’m very public.”

Before she passed away, Laura Hendricks, a merchant in Leimert Park, had to get two restraining orders against Ali for intimidation and harassment.

And even though Ali testified Thursday under oath that he was not threatening or violent, in 2016, during a meeting of the Los Angeles Police Commission, Ali publicly threatened physical harm to Black Lives Matter leaders Dr. Melina Abdullah and Jasmine Abdullah (not related).

In a video of the incident, Ali can be seen calling Jasmine Abdullah a felon, referencing her 2017 conviction for attempted “lynching” which was later reduced to a misdemeanor.

Ali has been convicted of two felonies.

Ali also went to Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullor’s house forcing her to take her child and flee for fear

Photo by Dennis J. Freeman

Noted community activist Najee Ali is seen here speaking at the renaming of a South Los Angeles playgrounhd in honor of LaTasha Harlins in 2021., Harlins was a Black teenager who was shot and killed by a Korean grocer in 1991.

Optimism Prevails Among Minority Business Owners, Survey Shows

(StatePoint) Even as minority business owners face new economic challenges, including supply chain disruptions and inflation, results from PNC’s recent Economic Outlook survey show an impressive resiliency and positive mindset among these business leaders, according to Marshalyn Odneal, national sales executive for Minority Business at PNC Bank.

ACCORDING to PNC’s survey, more than twothirds (68%) of minority business owners feel highly optimistic about the prospects of their own company in the next six months, compared to just 60% of non-minority-owned businesses.

While business owners as

a whole remain cautious about the national economy, the gap between optimism among minority business owners for their own company versus the broader U.S. economy is 40 percentage points, significantly higher than the 31-point difference among non-minority owners.

“I have no doubt that minority business owners who were able to manage through the pandemic had to make unprecedented decisions related to staffing, business models and pricing. In doing so, they faced a Goliath – and won. It’s unsurprising that their mindset about the future of their businesses, despite current economic challenges, is optimistic,” Odneal said.

According to PNC’s survey, 65% of Black- and Hispanic-owned business owners stated they have a business plan suited to the current direction of the economy, significantly more than non-minority owned businesses (55%).

services and technology programs, among other benefits, according to the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

“Our survey revealed that 87% of Black-owned businesses are now MBE-certified, up from 69% last year. Three-quarters of Hispanic-owned business are MBE-certified, compared to 67% last year. Of MBE-certified businesses, 80% of Black- and 84% of Hispanic-owned businesses said that certification has been a helpful business development tool,” Odneal said.

“The truth is that the unique financial challenges minority-owned businesses have long faced were amplified during the pandemic. As a result, more minority business owners are now seeking Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, which is also an important and needed resource,” Odneal said.

Businesses that become MBE-certified gain exclusive access to premium networking events, affordable consulting

PNC has taken significant steps in doing more for minority-owned businesses and providing necessary resources to help them overcome roadblocks.

As a part of its Small Business organization, PNC’s Minority Business Development Group’s mission is to deliver solutions and resources that foster financial wellness for

This highlights the importance of access to crucial resources for these business owners. The survey reinforces this point, showing that 86% of Blackand Hispanic-owned businesses interacted with or leveraged resources from the Small Business Association (SBA), a local chamber of commerce or a community economic development organization. Only 69% of non-minority business owners reported doing the same. n Survey Shows, see page 4

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of their lives.

Convicted of multiple felonies, Najee Ali’s most recent stint in prison came after he was found guilty in 2008 of trying to tamper with a witness outside of his daughter’s preliminary hearing.

For that, he received four years. Jasmin Eskew, Najee’s daughter, was awaiting trial on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of leaving the scene of an accident stemming from an incident in July 2007 involving her vehicle and a group of motorcyclists on the San Bernardino Freeway.

As the Los Angeles Times reported back then, “Ali would have received two years in prison, but a prior robbery conviction in 1992 doubled his time to four years, Sandi Gibbons, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office said. The judge also found that Ali had violated his probation in a 2004 case in which he was convicted of felony

hit-and-run after leaving the scene of an accident while he was on bail for another charge of purchasing false documents to be able to get two driver’s licenses from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Ali has been arrested for rape three times. He told the judge that his full background was well documented in his book “self-published autobiography “Raising Hell — A Life of Activism,” and that the victim knew all about his past. A search of the book online using a Kindle produced 10 mentions of the word rape, none in reference to his three arrests for it.

During Thursday’s court hearing, Ali also told the judge that his pardon was on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk.

According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, Black women experience violence at a rate 2.5 times more than white women. Study shows domestic violence impacts Black women at higher rates than any other race or ethnicity.

Black women also experience significantly higher rates of psychological abuse — including humiliation, insults, name-calling, and coercive control — than do women overall.

Sexual violence affects Black women at high rates. More than 20 percent of Black women are raped during their lifetimes — a higher share than among women overall.

Black women face a particularly high risk of being killed at the hands of a man. A 2015 Violence Policy Center study finds that Black women were two and a half times more likely to be murdered by men than their White counterparts. More than nine in ten Black female victims knew their killers.

If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse, I encourage you to reach out to The National Domestic Violence Hotline at thehotline.org or 1–800–799-SAFE (7233).

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small businesses within diverse communities. They’ve been able to do this, in part, through the PNC-Certified Minority Business Advocate initiative, a voluntary advocacy program that helps PNC employees understand the challenges facing minority-owned business owners.

“If the optimism of these entrepreneurs is realized and the U.S. business landscape prospers further down the road, minority business supporters must continue to execute against their mission and accelerate their efforts. The outlook is bright, but we must continue to do our part to advocate for these entrepreneurs and help their communities thrive,” Odneal said.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

THEME: U.S. STATES

ACROSS

1. Attired

5. *Alabama, for short

8. Type of pit, at a concert

12. *Nevada's "biggest little city in the world"

13. October birthstone

14. Don't do this to words?

15. Elusive Himalayan

16. Poet Sandburg

17. Come to pass

18. *Home of the Bourbon Trail 20. Not us

21. Winds to a ship captain

22. *Dish popular in the 50th state 23. *Largest state, by area 26. Dick ____ of "Bewitched" 30. Tombstone acronym 31. Spews 34. Succulent medicinal plant 35. Cast member 37. Greek "t"

Gibson garnish

8. *State with longest freshwater shoreline

9. It's enough?

10. Pond gunk

11. Joaquin Phoenix 2013 movie

13. Relating to eye

14. *Michigan's "____ City"

19. Selfish one

22. Pavlova's step

23. Middle East natives 24. Permissible 25. In a fitting way 26. Half a ticket 27. Sober Ness

28. Not a soul (2 words)

29. Operatic voice

32. *Home to Arches National Park

33. Tucker of "Modern Family"

36. *State with panhandle 38. Round openings 40. School of thought suffix 41. Google search category 44. Often-missed humor

Hide craftsman

48. Little one

49. Lowest deck on a ship

50. Timeline divisions

51. His was a merry old soul

52. Tiny bottle

53. *"Field of Dreams" movie setting

54. Port in Yemen

55. Tax pro

58. Bit of work

DOWN

1. Have a bawl

2. Potato's soup partner

3. Initial stake

4. Happenings

5. Lickety-split

6. Shenanigans 7. Friend in war

LAUSD educators ratify agreement

LOS ANGELES, CA

By an overwhelming margin of 94.13 percent, UTLA members — who include approximately 35,000 teachers, counselors, nurses, librarians and other members of United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) – ratified a three-year tentative agreement on Friday, May 5.

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AN estimated 27,171 total ballots were cast. Following eleven months of intense negotiations, UTLA’s bargaining team inked a temporary agreement with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Voting was held in-person and online from May 2-4.

The 2022-2025 agreement includes a 21% salary increase for all UTLA members over three years; an overall class size reduction by two students in ev-

ery grade at every school; more college counselors, academic counselors, pupil services and attendance counselors, psychiatric social workers, and school psychologists; and enforceable class size caps for special education. “Families of Special Education students often look to the public school system to give their children the care and education they need, but Special Education has been on the backburner of receiving the support we desperately need,” said Deborah Schneider Solis, Special Education teacher at Arminta Elementary. “This agreement not only increases wages to address the educator shortage, but also enforces class caps for Special Education classes as well as additional support staffing. These improvements will help our most vulnerable students receive a good education that accommodates their needs.”

By participating in site pickets, boycotts, a 60,000-member joint rally and solidarity strike with SEIU 99, LAUSD employees spread the message about

Educators take part in the 2019 United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) strike in 2019.

the tough challenges educators are experiencing experienced in the face of an unprecedented teacher shortage and record-high inflation.

“This agreement demonstrates that when we stand together, we can transform our schools for the better. It acknowledges the impact of the pandemic, years of disinvestment and economic hardship, while standing firm on things school faculty need to provide quality education to our students,” said Cecily Myart-Cruz, president of United Teachers Los Angeles. “Our efforts to mobilize members, parents and community supporters were vital to our success. This contract will set the national standard for

all other educators to achieve liveable wages and solidify an equitable future where students are supported in a healthy learning environment.” UTLA’s contract demands were developed by members, parents, and community allies over months of meetings and dialogue to address the urgent needs of LAUSD students. In addition to implementing the biggest salary increase in 34 years, LAUSD has agreed to put in contract language that addresses community needs such as increased support for the Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP), housing and immigrant support, and the creation of greenspaces, including outdoor education spaces and programs.

Highlights of the agreement include:

• A 21% salary increase for all UTLA members

• Added staffing for student support – Social Workers, School Psychologists, Counselors, and more

• Competitive salaries to hire School Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, School Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech and Language Pathologists, Special Educators, Early Childhood Educators, Teachers, and more to fill vacant positions

• Joint work to identify unused LAUSD property to convert to housing, school-based supports, and advocate for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for unhoused students and their families, affordable housing, and tenant protections.

• Partnerships to provide legal and financial support for immigrant students and their families, plus steps for expanding services

• First ever enforceable Special Education caseload caps and reductions

Photo by Mark Hammond

Remembering the Children’s Crusade

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

Daddy,” the boy said, “I don’t want to disobey you, but I have made my pledge. If you try to keep me home, I will sneak off. If you think I deserve to be punished for that, I’ll just have to take the punishment. For, you see, I’m not doing this only because I want to be free. I’m doing it also because I want freedom for you and Mama, and I want it to come before you die.”

THIS teenage boy overheard talking to his father by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of hundreds of children and youths in Birmingham, Alabama who decided sixty years ago this week that they were determined to do whatever it took to stand up for freedom for their parents, elders, and themselves.

They were assaulted by fire hoses and police dogs, went to jail by the hundreds, and finally broke the back of Jim Crow in the city known as “Bombingham.” On this 60th anniversary of the Birmingham Children’s Crusade it is again time to remember, honor, and follow the example of the children who were frontline soldiers and transforming catalysts in the movement for civil rights and equal justice.

The Children’s Crusade happened at a critical time in the civil rights struggle in Birmingham. In April 1963 the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), together with the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights and its fearless leader Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, had started a desegregation campaign in the city.

There were mass meetings, lunch counter sit-ins, nonviolent marches, and boycotts of Birmingham’s segregated

stores during the busy Easter shopping season. Dr. King was one of several hundred people arrested in the first weeks of the campaign when he was jailed for violating an anti-protest injunction on Good Friday, April 12, and four days later wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” But as the days went on with little response from city leaders, a new tactic was raised: including more children and youths.

Young people didn’t face some of the risks adults might, including losing breadwinning jobs, and college students had already proven to be extremely effective activists in cities across the South. But once it became clear that many of the children volunteering for meetings and training sessions in Birmingham were high school students or even younger, concerns were raised about whether allowing them to protest was too dangerous.

Dr. King later described the decision this way: “Even though we realized that involving teenagers and high school students would bring down upon us a heavy fire of criticism, we felt that we needed this dramatic new dimension. Our people were demonstrating daily and going to jail in numbers, but we were still beating our heads against the brick wall of the city officials’ stubborn resolve to maintain the status quo. Our fight, if won, would benefit

people of all ages.

But most of all we were inspired with a desire to give to our young a true sense of their own stake in freedom and justice. We believed they would have the courage to respond to our call.” Their response, he said, “exceeded our fondest dreams.”

For the children May 2 was “D-Day.” Black disc jockeys were key allies in encouraging and deploying their listeners, and class presidents, star athletes, and prom queens from local schools led the way as hundreds of children skipped class, gathered at the 16th Street Baptist Church, and marched into downtown Birmingham in groups of fifty, organized into lines two by two and singing freedom songs.

More than a thousand students marched the first day, and hundreds were arrested. Segregationist police commissioner Bull Connor’s overwhelmed force started using school buses to take the children to jail. But that first wave of children was only the beginning.

When hundreds more returned the next day, Bull Connor directed the police and fire department to begin using force on the child marchers. The decision surprised even those used to his meanness and brutality, but it was not enough to stop the marchers.

The searing heartbreaking pictures of children being battered

by powerful fire hoses and attacked by police dogs appeared on front pages around the country and world and helped turned the tide of public opinion in support of the fight for justice.

Marches and protests continued in Birmingham with children leading the way. As more were arrested and attacked others kept coming to take their place, leaving jails so overflowing some child prisoners were held at the city’s fairground and in an openair stockade where they were pelted by rain. On May 8 a temporary truce was called, and on May 10 an agreement was reached that released the jailed children and others on bond and paved the way for desegregation of Birmingham’s public facilities.

Hateful segregationists in the city did not give in quietly. Within hours, the Gaston Motel where Dr. King and other SCLC leaders stayed and Dr. King’s brother Reverend A.D. King’s home were firebombed. Four months later, a bomb was placed under the steps of the 16th Street Baptist Church with a timer deliberately set to go off Sunday morning. The bomb exploded as children were in the church’s basement preparing to lead Youth Sunday services, and fourteenyear-olds Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley and 11-year-old

Denise McNair were killed, with more than 20 others injured.

Months later, when an interviewer asked Dr. King how he felt after that bombing, he first described his despair at thinking if men could be that bestial maybe there really was no hope. But, he said, time eventually “buoyed me with the inspiration of another moment which I shall never forget: when I saw with my own eyes over three thousand young Negro boys and girls, totally unarmed, leave Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church to march to a prayer meeting—ready to pit nothing but the power of their bodies and souls against Bull Connor’s police dogs, clubs, and fire hoses.” He added: “I never will forget a moment in Birmingham when a white policeman accosted a little Negro girl, seven or eight years old, who was walking in a demonstration with her mother. ‘What do you want?’ the policeman asked her gruffly, and the little girl looked him straight in the eye and answered, ‘Fee-dom.’ She couldn’t even pronounce it, but she knew. It was beautiful! Many times when I have been in sorely trying situations, the memory of that little one has come into my mind, and has buoyed me.”

The same example that buoyed Dr. King should still inspire us today.

Dr. & Mrs. Martin Luther King Jr., 1964. World Telegram & Sun photo by Herman Hiller / Library of Congress

Lakers take commanding lead over Warriors

By: Julia McIntyre LOS ANGELES (Compton Bulletin)

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in Game 4 in the second round of the best-of-seven series. Game 4 turned out to be a marathon rather than a sprint for LA. The Lakers heated up and took over the game in the last few minutes of the fourth quarter.

WITH the win, the Lakers now have a 3-1 lead in the series against the Warriors. Golden Staten ow has to win the last three games of the series to try to continue to repeat as NBA champs. The star of the game for the Lakers was Lonnie Walker IV.

Walker came through at the end of the game and made one clutch shot after another to help the Lakers take control of the game. Walker scored 15 huge points, grabbed three rebounds and added two assists in the 27 minutes he was on the court.

Walker is the first Lakers bench player to score over 15 points in the fourth quarter of a playoff game since Kobe

Bryant did it. In a postgame interview, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham commented on Walker’s scoring outburst down the stretch.

“Lonnie came in and played well,” Ham said. “He fell out of rotation...but remained a trooper, professional, high spirited. When your heart and mind is in a good place, the body follows...kudos to him.”

During a postgame press

conference, Walker talked about carrying the offensive load in the fourth period for the Lakers.

“I got a lot of confidence in myself; I know my value,” Walkers said. “I know what I’m capable of doing by the grace of God and a lot of hard work and sacrifices and time.”

Los Angeles had a slower start in this game compared to the earlier games of the series.

The energy and enthusiasm coming from the Lakers did not reach optimum level until after the second half of the game. Both teams appeared to be flat and seemed off their game and tired during the first quarter.

There were countless missed baskets and rebounds that should have been grabbed. In the third quarter, Crypto. com Arena came to life. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves all started to show more energy as Los Angeles took the lead, 59-57.

The boost of energy for the Lakers lasted until the end of the period with back-to-back clutch plays from James and Dennis Schröder helped Los Angeles gain confidence. The Lakers were no longer in the lead, but Golden State did not increase the gap by much.

Golden State star Stephen Curry seemed to give everything he had for the Warriors, coming through with a triple-double. Curry finished the night with 31 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. The other half of the Warriors’ dynamic duo, Klay

Thompson, had another off night, tallying just 9 points.

The Lakers took advantage of Thompson’s bad outing, especially in the final period. At the start of the fourth quarter, the Warriors had built an 84-77 lead. Walker, James, and Davis worked together to tie the game within the first few minutes.

After a turnover from the Warriors, Walker sprinted down the court for a layup with no one able to guard him. James made an impressive block and the Lakers’ aggression heated up. For the second time in the fourth quarter, the game was tied again with seven minutes to spare.

The game was an emotional roller coaster for both teams with a dramatic end. Ham addressed how the Lakers pulled off a third win against the defending champs.

“No other team on earth plays the way they play...their chemistry their rhythm...its daunting,” said Ham. “But one of the elements of trying to stay close and come up with victory is keeping the scoreboard on your side.”

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) goes for the jump shot against the outstretched defensive hand of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during Game 4 of an NBA semifinal playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on May 8, 2023.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James goes through pregame warmups before playing the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of an NBA semifinal playoff series on May 8, 2023.

Photos by Mark Hammond for the Compton Bulletin

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TENANTS Recorded: 12/13/2019 as Instrument No. 20191396935 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/18/2023 at 9:00 AM

Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $610,433.37 The purported property address is: 16108 HASKINS LN, COMPTON, CA 90746-1020 Assessor's Parcel No.: 6140-003-080 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 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-946490-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the

telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT:

You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22946490-AB to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE

OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owneroccupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee's sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee's sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee's sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763

Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108

619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com

Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-22-946490-AB IDSPub #0185203 4/26/2023 5/3/2023 5/10/2023

SchId:89631 AdId:30060 CustId:608

T.S. No. 104649-CA APN: 6141-025019 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/3/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.

IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 6/13/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/9/2005

BIGELOW AND JUNE MARIE BIGELOW, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1417 SOUTH GRANDEE AVENUE, COMPTON, CA 90220 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $402,896.91 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 104649-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way

to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 104649-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION:

(844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108

SchId:89634 AdId:30061 CustId:670

NOTICE OF DEFAULT "AND FORECLOSURE SALE" TS No.: CA-23952093-NJ Order No.: FIN-23000357

WHEREAS, on 7/24/2006, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Henry E. Seagraves and Pauline Seagraves husband and wife, as joint tenants, as trustor(s), in favor of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of Indymac Bank, F.S.B., as beneficiary, and was recorded on 7/28/2006, Instrument No. 06 1679047 in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, CA; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an Assignment recorded on 11/3/2016 as Instrument Number 20161367834 in Book xx, Page xx of LOS ANGELES County, CA; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that: BORROWER(S) HAVE DIED AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER AND, AS A RESULT, ALL SUMS DUE UNDER THE NOTE HAVE BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE. WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable and sufficient payment has not been made as of the date of this notice; and WHEREAS, the total amount due as of 4/5/2023 is $465,403.03. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 27 subpart B, and by the Secretary's designation of as Foreclosure Commissioner as indicated on the attached Foreclosure Commissioner Designation, notice is hereby given that on 5/23/2023 at 10:00 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Commonly known as: 1031 E 150TH STREET, COMPTON, CA 90220 Located in: City of COMPTON , County of LOS ANGELES, CA More particularly described as: Lot 18 of Tract No. 9897, as per map recorded in Book 149 Pages 85 and 86 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. The sale will be held Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Cen-

ter Plaza, Pomona CA 91766

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $471,637.31 There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling approximately $47,163.73 in the form of certified check or cashier's check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany an oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $47,163.73 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier's check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant the winning bidder an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashier's check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the discretion of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the trustor(s) or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier's check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. To obtain a presale reinstatement all defaults must be cured prior to the scheduled sale, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner's attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary outofpocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. To obtain information regard-

ing reinstating the loan by paying the sums that are delinquent you should contact the Foreclosure Commissioner, QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, at the address or phone number listed below. Tender of payment by certified or cashier's check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below.

QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: Foreclosure Commissioner Nicole Jordan, Assistant Vice President on behalf of QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 (866) 645-7711

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 (866) 645-7711 For Sale Information: Sales Line: 916-9390772 Website: www.nationwideposting. com TS No.: CA-23-952093-NJ A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of: California) County of: San Diego) On 4/6/2023 before me, Carlos Cruz a notary public, personally appeared Nicole Jordan, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/ her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Carlos Cruz Commission No. 2299138 NOTARY PUBLICCalifornia San Diego County My Comm. Expires 7/28/2023 IDSPub #0185277

4/26/2023 5/3/2023 5/10/2023

SchId:89669 AdId:30075 CustId:608

T.S. No. 101061-CA APN: 7301-022031 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/9/2018. 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 6/1/2023 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/16/2018 as Instrument No. 20180364403 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DEBORAH JERRICKS, A SINGLE PERSON WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2516 E ADANA ST, 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $325,294.13 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-

DERS: 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 PROP-

ERTY 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 Web site WWW.AUCTION. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 101061-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO

TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 101061-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider

contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION:

(800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108

SchId:89706 AdId:30089 CustId:670

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROSEMARY PULA

Case No. 23STPB04096

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Christian Pula 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 May 19, 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 DE154) 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:

DIANE WALDER GROOMES ESQ SBN 152374

DIANE WALDER GROOMES ESQ 8055 W MANCHESTER BLVD STE 310 PLAYA DEL REY CA 90293 CN996061 PULA Apr 26, May 3,10,

SchId:89726 AdId:30095 CustId:65

DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/19/2016.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.

IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2424h(b), (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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: DAVELLE WILLIAMSMYLES, A SINGLE MAN Duly

Appointed Trustee: ENTRA DEFAULT SOLUTIONS, LLC 1355 Willow Way, Suite 115, Concord, California 94520

Phone: (925)272-4993 Deed of Trust

Recorded 5/25/2016 as Instrument No. 20160599763 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, to be sold: Date of Sale: 5/24/2023 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: $271,280.30, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 400 N ALBERTSON AVENUE COMPTON, CA 90220 A.P.N.: 6143-007-032 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. We are attempting to collect a debt and any information we obtain 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 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 800683-2468 option 1 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-05547. 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 800683-2468 option 1, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-05547 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. 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.

Date:

4/25/2023 ENTRA DEFAULT SOLUTIONS, LLC Marisa Vidrine, Foreclosure Specialist A-4782403 05/02/2023, 05/09/2023, 05/16/2023

SchId:89737 AdId:30099 CustId:64

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

EMMA JEAN TYLER

CASE NO. 23STPB04368

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of EMMA JEAN TYLER.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by REGINA TYLER POWELL in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that REGINA TYLER POWELL 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: 05/26/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the

court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) 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

MEGHAN MCNULTY, ESQ. - SBN

296652, LAW OFFICES OF MEGHAN MCNULTY 220 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, #11278 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660

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THE COMPTON BULLETIN

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2023-01625 Loan No.: RMF4032009

APN: 4017-034-041 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/07/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Melanie L. Allen a married woman as her sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: Superior Loan Servicing Recorded 3/14/2022 as Instrument No. 20220291389 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 5/19/2023 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: $409,195.05 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 888 Victor Avenue Inglewood, Ca 90302 A.P.N.: 4017-034-041 "As Is Where Is" 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 PROPER-

TY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01625. 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 (714) 730-2727, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 202301625 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: 4/25/2023 Superior Loan Servicing, by Asset Default Management, Inc., as Agent for Trustee 7525 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Canoga Park, California 91303 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Julie Taberdo, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer A-4782416 04/28/2023, 05/04/2023, 05/11/2023

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NOTICE OF INTENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Compton will hold a Public Hearing concerning the Lighting & Landscape Assessment, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 @ 5:35 P.M.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Compton will hold a Public Hearing concerning the Sewer Service Charges Assessment, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 @ 5:45 P.M.

The public hearing will be held at Compton City Hall, City Council Chambers, at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.

For additional information, please contact the City of Compton Public Works Engineering Department at (310) 6055505.

Vernell McDaniel

City

Clerk

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LURENE MERRYMAN CASE NO. 23STPB04574

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHERMAN MERRYMAN 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: 06/01/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) 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

CECIL R. MCNAB ESQ. - SBN 163551

LAW OFFICE OF CECIL R. MCNAB 3130 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE 508 LOS ANGELES CA 90010 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/23

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THE COMPTON BULLETIN

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filed by YOLANDE LOVEDELANEY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that YOLANDE LOVEDELANEY 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: 06/07/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) 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

ELISE M. MITCHELL - SBN 167971

LAW OFFICES OF ELISE M. MITCHELL, P.C. 320 SOUTH THIRD ST., STE. 101 SAN JOSE CA 95112 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/23

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee

Sale No. 163749 Title No. 9552655455 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/13/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.

States), At the Marshall Street entranceSan Mateo County Courthouse, Southern Branch Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063. 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 and ATTACHED EXHIBIT A. APN 022-370-320 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS GUARANTEE IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 52, IN BLOCK 1, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED PARK PACIFICA NUMBER 2 PACIFICA CALIFORNIA, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN MATEO COUNTY, SATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON FEBRUARY 7, 1969 IN BOOK 69 OF MAPS AT PAGE(S) 1 TO 5. Assessor's Parcel Number: 022-370-320 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 618 Big Bend Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044 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: $241,856.79 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: 05/01/2023

THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC

The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27368 Via Industria, Ste.201, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200

FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

Compton

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMIN-

ISTER ESTATE OF: RUBY LEE HARDAWAY CASE NO. 23STPB04664

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been

IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/07/2023 at 1:00 PM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 01/30/2007, as Instrument No. 2007015049, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Mateo County, State of California, executed by Erich J. Nagle, 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

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

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be

made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.auction.comfor information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 163749. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE

TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale, or visit this internet website www.auction.com or https://tracker. auction.com/sb1079/ for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case Ts# 163749 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-4783268 05/10/2023, 05/17/2023, 05/24/2023

SchId:89791 AdId:30118 CustId:64

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIA E. MERCADO CASE NO. 23STPB04731

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARIA E. MERCADO.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/07/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) 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

ILIANA MADRIGAL, ESQ.

SBN 278590, CHAVEZ LAW GROUP 13225 PHILADELPHIA ST., SUITE A WHITTIER CA 90601 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/23

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S.

3800-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/21/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/25/2023 at 10:00 a.m., All Counties Trustee Service Company, a Nevada corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/30/2021 as Instrument No. 20211931499 executed by: BRENNAN M. CROOKS, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/ or cashier's, certified or other checks specified in the Civil Code (Payable in full at the time of sale) AT: behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Lot 30 of Tract No. 9576, in the City of Inglewood, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 134, Pages 45, 46 and 47 of Maps, in office of the County Recorder of said County. APN: 4002-015-031 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 314 WEST HILLSDALE STREET, INGLEWOOD, CA 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, express 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, for the amount reasonably estimated to be: $237,373.52 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to

the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens 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 you sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this internet website address www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case (TS# 3800-2). 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. 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 (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website address www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case (TS# 3800-2) 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: 05/01/2023 All Counties Trustee Service Company as said Trustee By PATTY REYES, SECRETARY 2400 West Magnolia Boulevard Burbank, California 91506 (818) 841-2680 NPP0434605 To: INGLEWOOD TRIBUNE 05/05/2023, 05/12/2023, 05/19/2023

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Escrow No. 053121-PC

Date: MAY 1, 2023

Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. Under California’s bulk sale law this sale is considered a small cash sale.

The names and business addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: PHIK CHENG LIN, 1821 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 90806-5607

The business is known as: PCH MARKET

The names and business addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: GMRH LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 12129 ASHWORTH ST., ARTESIA, CA 90701

As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are:

NONE

The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, AND TRADE NAME and are located at: 1821 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 90806-5607

The kind of license to be transferred is: OFFSALE BEER AND WINE-20525160, now issued for the premises located at: 1821 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 908065607

The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is UPON TRANSFER OF THE ABC LICENSE at the office of: INTERNATIONAL CITY ESCROW, INC., 5000 E. SPRING ST, STE 120, LONG BEACH, CA 90815, Escrow No. 053121-PC, Escrow Officer: PATREECE COBURN

The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including estimated inventory, is the sum of $175,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH $175,000.00

It has been agreed between the Seller/ Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

PHIK CHENG LIN, Seller/Licensee

GMRH LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Buyer/Applicant

1644674-PP LONG BEACH CALIFORNIAN 5/8/23

SchId:89829 AdId:30131 CustId:628

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

(UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. 002966-CK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made.

The names of the Seller/Licensee are: ENJ DINING GROUP INC., 4201 E WILLOW ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90815

The business is known as: ABURI

The names of the Buyer/Transferee are: AIKAN LONG BEACH, INC., 3200 WILSHIRE BLVD., #1205, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE

The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE WITH ABC LICENSE together with the following described alcoholic beverage license(s): 47-574903 and are located at: 4201 E WILLOW ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90815

The kind of license to be transferred is: ON SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE now issued for the premises located at: 4201 E WILLOW ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90815

The anticipated date of sale/transfer is: MAY 31, 2023 at the office of: HANA ESCROW, 3580 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1170, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

It has been agreed between the Seller/ Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: APRIL 24, 2023

ENJ DINING GROUP INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Seller/Licensee(s)

AIKAN LONG BEACH, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer/ Transferee

ORD-1644523 LONG BEACH CALIFORNIAN 5/8/23

SchId:89830 AdId:30132 CustId:628

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 36121-KR (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: LA PUENTE LAUNDRY, INC., 1355 N. HACIENDA BLVD., LA PUENTE, CA 91744 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 1070 N. STATE COLLEGE BLVD., ANAHEIM, CA 92806 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: COASTAL LAUNDRY INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 21440 CASINO RIDGE ROAD, YORBA LINDA, CA 92887 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL AND FRANCHISE RIGHTS of that certain business located at: 1355 N. HACIENDA BLVD., LA PUENTE, CA 91744 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: LA PUENTE LAUNDRY (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is MAY 26, 2023 at the office of: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 19671 BEACH BLVD STE 103 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648, Escrow No. 36121-KR, Escrow Officer: KIT RHOADS (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above (9) The last date for filing claims is: MAY 25, 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: APRIL 21, 2023 TRANSFEREES: COASTAL LAUNDRY INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TRANSFERORS: LA PUENTE LAUNDRY, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

ORD-1647372 SOUTH EL MONTE BULLETIN 5/10/23

Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ lives up to the hype

By Bob Garver

The Guardians of the Galaxy were the goofballs of the Marvel Cinematic Universe before “everyone” wanted to be the goofballs of the MCU. The first film from 2014 pulled off the unlikely feat of introducing five new, disparate, uniquely funny heroes and making fans care about all of them.

THE original lineup was human Peter “Star-Lord” Quill (Chris Pratt), the anthropomorphic Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper), living tree Groot (Vin Diesel), green assassin Gamora (Zoe Saldaña), and blue powerhouse Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista). Since then, the team has taken on Quill’s half-sister Mantis (Pom Klementieff), Gamora’s adoptive sister Nebula (Karen Gillen), displaced pirate Kraglin (Sean Gunn), and even Sovi -

et space dog Cosmo (Maria Bakalova).

They also lost Gamora at the hands of her own adoptive father Thanos, but a past version of the character traveled through time, so she’s still around, but doesn’t remember being part of the team, nor does she want to be.

The new adventure kicks off when Rocket is attacked by Adam Warlock (Will Poulter), the newly-created “son” of the vindictive High

Priestess Ayesha (Elizabeth Debicki) of the Sovereign race, who wants revenge on Rocket for stealing from her back in “Vol. 2.” And Adam just goes right on the attack, driving the small target through a wall at first sight. It’s a nice change of pace from recent MCU outings where the villain tries to introduce themselves dramatically and the hero makes fun of them (looking at you, M.O.D.A.K.). Rocket can’t be healed without information

about his artificial biology, so Star-Lord leads a mission to his furry friend’s planet of origin to steal his records.

Gamora, now a space pirate, comes along, but only because she’s promised a fee. Star-Lord knows the mission is about helping Rocket, but he can’t help but get distracted by the possibility that spending time with Gamora will make her fall in love with him again. She’s not receptive to the idea.

Rocket, meanwhile, is forced to confront his traumatic past through a series of coma dreams. He started off as a normal, non-talking raccoon, but was given a series of painful technological upgrades by the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji) as part of an effort to create a sort of master race. He was best friends with his fellow tortured test subjects, otter Lylla (Linda Cardellini), walrus Teefs (Asim Chaudhry), and rabbit Floor (Michaela Hoover).

The team made a pact to stay together, and we haven’t seen these other characters before, so… don’t get too attached to them in these flashbacks. Ah, but how can you not? That High Evolutionary is as sick and cruel as he is megalomaniacal. He’s the kind of heel I want to see kept alive in the MCU just so he can be punished more down the line.

The Rocket scenes and later ones with the High Evolutionary’s exploits are true

tear-jerkers, but the tone, as always, is mostly humorous. I got some good laughs out of Mantis expressing shock at how long humans live, StarLord failing to sweet-talk a receptionist, and Drax negotiating the number of people he can kill on the mission. It all adds up to a highly entertaining first two-thirds. Then I started feeling the length of the movie: the jokes got less funny, the characters and their individual storylines got too crowded and confusing, and the movie certainly wasn’t retaining its appeal with its visually-mushy, commonplace-for-MCU action scenes.

After a string of disappointments, the MCU has given us a decent outing with “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” but I’m still waiting for that special movie that reminds me of why it’s the biggest franchise in the (known) galaxy.

Grade: B“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, strong language (including the MCU’s first unbleeped F-bomb, which I think is wasted here), suggestive/drug references and thematic elements. Its running time is 150 minutes.

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu. All photos courtesy of Walt Disney Studios

Zoe Saldana plays Gamora in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”

Chukwudi Iwuji plays The High Evolutionary in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”

Actor Bradley Cooper is the voice of the character Rocket in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”