The Compton Bulletin

Laura Richardson CALIFORNIA

announces candidacy for SENATE

Former U.S. representative Laura Richardson declared her candidacy for California’s 35th Senate District to replace Sen. Steven Bradford, who is termed out.

ALIFELONG Democrat, Richardson has spent most of her life living in the 35th Senate District. She previ- ously served in the California Assembly, representing the 55th District, and

served in leadership as the Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore and was the first African-American and South Bay representative to achieve this position.

“Throughout my time in public office, I worked hard, brought money and resources into my district, and in and in conjunction with a committed staff, resolved resident casework for disability and social security claims, significantly adding to much-needed benefits and payments for residents in my district,” said Richardson.

Some of the people who have already thrown their support behind Richardson include Compton Mayor Emma Sharif, Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, Compton Unified School District Board Member Micah Ali, and Compton Community College District Board Trustee Barbara Calhoun.

A recent sur-

vey of likely March 2024 primary voters in California’s 35th State Senate District conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3 Research) shows Richardson to be a strong contender for this open seat.

“The survey found Richardson’s favorability rating to be similar to or better than most current and former elected officials with experience representing communities within the 35th Senate District and better than candidates expressing interest but have not served higher than the local office,” said John Fairbanks.

Richardson was born in Los Angeles and lives in San Pedro. She was raised by a single mother after her parents divorced when she was two. Her mother was a member of the Teamsters and remains a retiree today. Laura graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and earned her MBA from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business.

Richardson served on the Long Beach City Council from 2000 to 2006, and while serving in the Assembly in 2007 after the untimely passing of Congresswoman Juanita Millender McDonald, she was elected to

Compton celebrates Founder’s Day

The City of Compton celebrated its Founder’s Day on May 11 at the Dollarhide Community Center. Local political luminaries such as Sen. Steve Bradford and Assemblyman Mike Gipson as well as members of the Compton City Council attended the festive ceremony. Pictured here are (L-R, standing) Compton Mayor Emma Sharif, Aide Castro (assistant to Mike Gipson); (Bottom, L-R) Compton District 1 Councilwoman Deidre

CELEBRATING A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VISION CHAMPION

Ava Leshea (Shea) Hamilton— founder of Angels for Sight leaves a long legacy of service

To many people in the Compton community and beyond, Ava Leshea Hamilton was their angel. In 2004, Hamilton founded Angels for Sight, a program that afforded young people and adults alike to have their eyes checked and screened and have an opportunity to get glasses.

Since its doors officially opened in 2007, Angels for Sight has screened more

Duhart and Compton District 4 Councilwoman Lillie P. Darden.

Photo by Dennis J. Freeman

Compton College looking for increased enrollment through summer registration

Create your success story this summer at Compton College! We offer a convenient, affordable education for traditional and non-traditional students—all in an encouraging environment that provides personalized student support to put you on the road to success. Now is the time to train for a new career or upgrade your skills to increase your earning power! Compton College offers 42 degree programs and 41 job training certificate programs.

“ COMPTON College is a good resource for the community, and I learned a great deal as a student,” said Yahziq OhmnDrayden. “I feel that in every class I learned such a wealth of

information, and also learning how higher education works is priceless.” Ohmn-Drayden graduated from Compton College with two associate degrees in 2020, earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2022, and is now working toward a doctorate degree in applied

psychology.

Compton College is offering six-week and eight-week summer classes that begin on June 20, and a second six-week session that begins on July 3.

The June and July summer sessions provide a perfect opportunity for recent high school

graduates to jump-start their college education. There are so many benefits to taking classes during the shorter summer sessions: graduate faster, complete a class requirement, get personalized attention with smaller class size, reduce your fall and spring class schedule, and keep your mind fresh!

Compton College offers many student resources to help reduce costs and other potential barriers associated with attending college. All students enrolled in summer sessions will receive a FREE student parking permit and one FREE meal per day at the Everytable Café on campus. In addition, Compton College provides financial, academic, and technical support for those in need such as financial aid, tutoring, book vouchers, free laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot loans, Metro GoPass for free public transportation, and referrals for those with housing insecurity.

Summer registration is currently in progress for all

students, and in-person and online enrollment assistance is available. Apply and register online, 24 hours per day via the Compton College website www.compton.edu. For new students, it takes four easy steps to apply online and enroll at Compton College. For assistance or more information, please call 310-900-1600, ext. 2765 or visit the website.

The summer 2023 class schedule is available online at https://www.compton.edu/admissions-aid/ClassSchedule. aspx.

In-Person Enrollment Assistance

Get in-person enrollment assistance for Compton College’s 2023 summer sessions at our all-new Student Services Building, located at the north end of campus! Visit this webpage for instructions and to make an appointment: https:// www.compton.edu/supportservices/index.aspx. Or call 310900-1600, ext. 2765, to make an appointment by phone.

No Menthol Sunday: A Day of Reflection, Education, and Action Against Tobacco Use

FAITH COMMUNITIES COME TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THE PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS CAUSED BY MENTHOL CIGARETTES AND OTHER FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS

By Carol J. McGruder

The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) encourages all African American congregations and spiritual institutions to come together on Sunday, May 21, for No Menthol Sunday. No Menthol Sunday is the African American expression of the World Health Organization’s, international World No Tobacco Day, an annual opportunity to address the devastating impact of tobacco use on Black communities. This year’s campaign theme, “Focus on Victory, Go Against the Grain,” emphasizes the need to stand against the predatory tobacco industry

and create healthier, more just communities.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tobacco use can cause a range of illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other diseases, as well as a decrease in overall quality of life. The California Health Interview Survey found that a staggering 47.7% of African American/Black adults who smoke use menthol cigarettes, compared to only 16.5% of white adults. Through No Menthol Sunday, this health disparity is addressed as religious/spiritual congregants and community members

across California are informed about the harms of smoking, vaping, and the role of menthol and other flavors. It also provides an opportunity for the community to support individuals who smoke to em-

bark on a new journey toward quitting.

“The pandemic has exposed and amplified health disparities among African Americans, especially when it comes to smoking-related deaths. This highlights the importance of individuals prioritizing their health and taking action, such as quitting smoking,” said Carol McGruder, Co-Chair of the AATCLC.

“Join us on No Menthol Sunday and everyday as we come together to fight against this preventable health crisis. We must go against the grain and continue to stand up for our well-being to create a healthier future for ourselves and our communities.”

The AATCLC and the African American Statewide Coordinating Center, AMPLIFY, hosted a virtual kick-off event earlier this month to equip faith leaders across the state with the knowledge and tools needed to educate their congregants on the harmful effects of tobacco use for No Menthol Sunday. Esteemed panelists discussed policy, law enforcement, and cessation strategies surrounding commercial tobacco’s impact on Black communities. Despite the progress made since the Food & Drug Administration initiated the rule-making process to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol,

Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo Carol J. McGruder

Tobacco pollution lays waste to equity and justice.

While California has achieved one of the lowest tobacco use rates in the nation, we still remain Big Tobacco’s largest market in the US. Roughly 12 billion cigarettes out of the six trillion made annually worldwide are sold in California. So, what happens to these products after they’ve been sold?

Unsurprisingly, Big Tobacco claims no responsibility for the tobacco pollution its products generate. They desperately want us to believe that cigarette butts and vapes found on the ground are simply a litter problem caused by the people who use their products, and the solution is as simple as ashcans and beach cleanups.

Because Big Tobacco intentionally and aggressively targets lowincome communities and communities of color, a higher number of stores in these areas sell tobacco than in other places. And the more stores that sell tobacco, the higher the level of tobacco pollution-exposure for residents. Tobacco waste particularly builds up around where these products are sold and used.

As more research reveals how Big Tobacco pollutes our environment with its toxic products, it becomes a more urgent and serious community threat. All Californians are harmed by tobacco pollution — whether they use tobacco or not — much like toxic secondhand smoke exposure. And many of those most impacted can’t control the environment they live in, like children, who are especially vulnerable to exposure. Tobacco pollution is associated with elevated levels of lead in children’s blood. It may also load

certain neighborhoods with unacceptably high levels of nicotine, benzene, and heavy metals. And these devastating impacts can last for decades after tobacco products have been sold.

Research also shows that tobacco pollution builds up around high schools at different levels depending on the socio-economic makeup of the students at the school. There are a higher number of vape shops closer to schools in communities with more Asian and African American/Black students. Vapes have all the same environmental problems as cigarette butts — plastic pollution and toxic chemicals leaking into the environment — plus, because they’re electronic devices, they leave behind electronic waste, which is notoriously difficult and costly to dispose of.

Communities of color and low-income communities bear an unreasonable burden of health impacts from pollution of all kinds — from substandard housing containing lead and asbestos to industrial pollution and air pollution. Tobacco waste adds to already unacceptable levels of pollution. Bottom line: No one, and no place, is safe from Big Tobacco.

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than 5,000 (5, 025) people and provided glasses to 750 of those individuals at no cost, according to Compton District 4 Councilwoman Lillie P. Darden’s office. Taking $75,000 out of her own pocket, Hamilton brough Angels for Sight to life with a state-of-the-art facility.

Hamilton’s impact through Angels for Sight has been felt in a big way throughout Compton. Hamilton’s passing is just as momentous. A heart-felt memoriam written by Barbara Cocks celebrates and highlight the work and legacy that Hamilton left behind.

After a prolonged struggle with health issues that plagued her for over two decades, on April 19, 2023, Shea left all of the Angels she recruited to her cause knowing that they would continue the work she was so passionate about.

A woman of incredible substance and unwavering determination, Shea provided thousands of kids, families, seniors and veterans with the gift of better

vision through Angels for Sight. Hamilton founded Angels for Sight (angelsforsight.vision) because she knew that by providing vision care and eyewear for children that she was ensuring that they would thrive and be able to lead us into tomorrow.

She also sincerely felt that for a community to be healthy and whole, it must be inclusive sharing love and concern for all its members especially seniors and veterans.

Shea moved “heaven and earth” and a lot of governmental agencies, politicians, corporate leaders, and everyday people to bring her “vision” to fruition.

From doing vision screenings and dispensing non-prescription reading glasses on Skid Row to hosting annual vision events for Veterans and enlisting a long list of vision professionals to staff countless vision linics for kids and gifting them glasses (with cool designer frames of course), Shea was tireless and unre-

lenting in her pursuit to help others.

When we open the new Angels for Sight Clinic in Long Beach later this year, everything will need to be perfect, not for the distinguished guests and donors, but for all the people in the community who she had pledged to serve. It will be the ultimate celebration of a life well lived and a woman who will be missed, but never forgotten.

Hamilton touched so many people during her lifetime, leaving an indelible imprint on their hearts. Her Angels for Sight family would like to extend an invitation to everyone who loved her to join all of us as we celebrate and share memories of our dear friend and mentor.

We encourage all of those who attend to wear something BLUE which symbolizes all the things that were dear to Shea— faith, imagination, inspiration, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, and intelligence.

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the tobacco industry has continued to introduce new non-menthol products that still pose significant health risks.

No Menthol Sunday serves as a reminder to prioritize Black health and well-being. By raising awareness of the dangers of all tobacco products, including the new non-menthol flavors, African Americans can make informed decisions about health and advocate for comprehensive regulations and policies that prioritize public health and prevent the tobacco industry from targeting marginalized groups even further. Find out how to get involved at savingblacklives.org/nomentholsunday.

For more information and resources that help Californians kick smoking, vaping, and smokeless tobacco with the help of proven, science-based strategies, visit KickItCA. org or download the app.

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A good week in Compton

There were plenty happening in the city of Compton last week. On May 10, District 1 Councilwoman Deidre Duhart and District 4 Councilwoman Lillie P. Darden held a Mother’s Day celebration for moms at the Dollarhide Community Center. In an LA City Section Softball Championships Division II playoff game against Northridge Academy on May 11, the King/Drew squad tuned up victorious. King/Drew beat Northridge 11-1, while playing the playoff game at Compton Community College. Later that evening at the Dollarhide Community Center, Compton held a Founder’s Day celebration ceremony.

Photos by Dennis J. Freeman

Carson to mark and celebrate Philippine Independence Day

An all-day festival in Carson featuring non-stop cultural and patriotic performances and various entertainments for the entire family will mark the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day.

THE event will take place on Saturday, June 10 from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Veterans Park, located at 22400 Moneta Avenue in Carson. The celebration is open to the public and admission is free.

Non-stop entertainment will begin at 11 a.m. featuring the best Filipino American entertainers in Southern California. Food and display booths are also lined up for the day’s activities. Flag raising ceremony will kick off the day’s ceremonies at 7:30 a.m. and a parade of various regional organizations from the Philippines and America at 10 a.m.

Topping the list of this year’s guests is entertainer, TV host and actress, Pops Fernandez. Dubbed as the Philippines’

Concert Queen for the last four decades, Pops has performed internationally and locally in sold out shows, arenas and previously with ensembles before transitioning from music acting on big screen to hosing successful TV shows such Penthouse Live! and ASAP. She also had a record-breaking ticket sale for her concert called Shindig which also achieved praise through album sales and international tours from 1999-2002 and two Box Office films through Viva Entertainment.

In the City of Carson, which is home to the largest concentration of Filipinos outside of the Philippines, the celebration of Philippine Independence Day is a yearly festival that draws thousands of Filipinos and non-Filipinos of all ages from all over Southern California. It is a commemoration of the birth of the Philippine republic after over 300 years of Spanish rule. This is the premiere Filipino event in the United States.

“Philippine Independence Day has been celebrated in the City of Carson since 1986, making it the largest and longest running Filipino event in a city that has about 20% of our

roughly 100k population being of Filipino descent. I am proud to continue to be a part of this successful event working with Councilmembers Jim Dear and Arleen Rojas on its ongoing success,” said the President of Filipino Community of Carson, Elito M. Santarina.

On behalf of the citizens of the great City of Carson, we extend our sincerest appreciation to the Filipino Community of Carson for their exceptional dedication in ensuring a successful event each year to celebrate this important historical occasion. It is truly a delight to see the diversity of Carson celebrated through cultural events such as this. Thank you for giving the community the opportunity to see and experience the richness of Philippine history and culture, and for making a wonderful contribution to the ethnic diversity that makes Carson great, that is the consensus of the people of Carson.

The celebration is a joint undertaking of the City of Carson and the Filipino Community of Carson. For more information about the event, please contact city staff at Veterans Park at (310) 830-9991 or (424) 202-1463.

Certified Farmer’s Market at Compton College open for business

FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE BEING OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC

Local community members are invited to the weekly Certified Farmers’ Market at Compton College in partnership with Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA). The market is an excellent opportunity for students, district employees, and members of the community to stock up on affordable, fresh produce straight from the farm.

All currently enrolled Compton College students are eligible for a weekly $20 voucher to spend at the farmers’ market. Students just need to present their student ID at the information table at the farmers’ market to pick up their voucher.

At the market, attendees may use their CalFresh EBT benefits, WIC, and Senior

Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks (FMNP) to purchase groceries. The market features popular programs, such as the Los Angeles County supported American Res-

cue

CalFresh can be used toward ARP Market Match incentives to receive up to $20 to buy fruits and vegetables at the market. This program is vital in supporting local farmers in promoting sustainable food systems and community food security.

Compton College is dedicated to helping support the needs of our students and community by finding the perfect partners to support these endeavors. SEE-LA’s mission is to build sustainable food systems and promote social and cultural activities, that benefit both low to moderate income residents of the greater Los Angeles area while also supporting small- and mid-sized farms in California, as well as

local small businesses.

The Certified Farmers’ Market is held every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Tartar Village, located at 1111 E. Artesia Boulevard, Compton, CA 90221. Parking is available in Lot A (off Artesia Blvd.) and Lot F (off Greenleaf Blvd.) for $3. More information available online at https://seela.org/markets-compton-college/.

Accepting New Farmers’ Market Vendors

The farmers’ market is currently seeking new vendors; those that are interested are encouraged to apply. Farmers, food vendors, artisans, community partners, nonprofits, and more can apply to become a vendor online at https://seela.org/become-a-vendor.

Plan (ARP) Market Match, a healthy food incentive program which makes fruits and vegetables more affordable through a dollar-for-dollar match on EBT purchases.

Photo by Lisa Fotios

The Certified Farmer’s Market is now open to the public at Compton College.

SPORTS

Nuggets pose a different challenge for Lakers

By Dennis J. Freeman LOS ANGELES (News4usonline)

- The Los Angeles Lakers were able to beat the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the NBA playoffs largely because of their size. That won’t be the case against the Denver Nuggets as the two teams lock horns in the Western Conference Finals.

“FIRST of all, nothing but respect for their organization,” LeBron James said after scoring 30 points and drumming up nine points and nine assists as the Lakers clinched Game 6 and the series with a 122-101 win. “As far as the players, Steph [Curry], Draymond [Green], and Klay [Thompson], those are the guys I’ve had the most battles with, those are the guys I’ve been in the foxhole with…war with or against. Nothing but respect for them, for the franchise as well.

“For us, as a franchise, tonight in general, it was great to play one of the most efficient, one of our best games of the series, and it started because of the defensive mesh that we had. We defended at a high level, and when we do that we can be extremely good.”

Like the first two rounds of the postseason, the Lakers will hit the road for Game 1 and Game 2 before returning to Crypto.com Arena to play Game 3 and Game 4. The Lakers ambushed both the Memphis Grizzlies and the Warriors by stealing Game 1 in both series.

The Lakers beat both the

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the House of Representatives, representing District 37, where she served three terms before redistricting significantly altered California's congressional map, resulting in the loss of African American representation for the first time in decades.

“In our hypothetical ballot

Grizzlies and Warriors in six games. The challenge for the Lakers against Denver is a fullsize difference. The Lakers won’t have the experience edge against the Nuggets as they did against a very immature Memphis team.

Their size won’t bother Denver’s frontline as they did against the very undersized Golden State team.For one, the Nuggets have center Nikola Jokic, probably the NBA’s most unstoppable force offensively.

Jokic is a two-time league regular season MVP, and is a nightmare to face.

Just ask the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns. Both the Timberwolves and the Suns encountered the best of the best in Jokic. So don’t expect Lakers forward Anthony Davis running around chasing guards out on the perimeter. If he does that, Jokic may go for 60 points every game. Davis and the Lakers got away with

tests, Laura Richardson led initially and after voters were provided information about the backgrounds of several candidates,” added Fairbanks. “Richardson’s commitment to addressing local residents’ concerns on a range of issues, including jobs, wages and

that scheme against the smaller Golden State team.

“I just think this is what this league is about. The fewer the teams, the tougher the matchups, the more skilled the players,” said Lakers head coach Darvin Ham. “Talk about [a] two-time MVP with a wellbalanced squad, hungry, great synergy, great chemistry, great ability, athleticism, shooting, all the above. We’re going to have our work cut out for us, but, you know, they have to guard us, too.”

That strategy won’t work against the Nuggets. With Golden State not really having a real scoring threat in the paint, Jokic will pose all kinds of problems for Davis and the Lakers.

The Lakers guards got bailed out with Davis and LeBron James playing cheating defense. Davis, James and the Lakers are going to have to play straight up

benefits, the economy, affordable housing, access to quality healthcare, public safety, and criminal justice reform, resonates strongly with voters. Furthermore, her background with community-based organizations, her experience as a business leader, and her pub-

What’s the difference for the Lakers against the Nuggets now? Health. Jokic and Denver were short-handed against Los Angeles in 2020. The explosive Porter was injured and could not play against the Lakers. The Nuggets came into the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

The Lakers are the No. 7 seed, yet Darvin Ham’s team found a way to knock off both Memphis and Golden State. The Lakers are not going to intimidate and manhandle the Nuggets the way they did against the Grizzlies and the Warriors. Look, Porter and Murray are coming, and they’re coming strong.

to a man defense, which could expose their backside help.

That means that Austin Reaves, Dennis Schroder, and Lonnie Walker IV are going to have to figure out how to guard and slow down Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. on their own most of the time. Good luck. Davis is going to have his hands full trying to stop Jokic.

And unlike the Warriors, a team that was limited in what it could do down low, Gordon, Murray, and Porter gave the Nuggets sure offensive firepower. These two teams met up in the 2020 Western Conference Finals with the Lakers prevailing with an easy 4-1 advantage.

The Lakers handled their business against Denver then before moving to beat the Miami Heat to win the championship while the nation was under siege from the Covis-19 pandemic.

lic service record are very appealing to voters.”

Senate District 35 includes the Los Angeles County communities of LAX, Inglewood, Compton, Carson, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Gardena, Harbor Gateway, Wilmington, San Pedro, and unincor-

The Nuggets are looking to avenge that 2020 defeat to the Lakers in the conference championship. The Lakers will have the advantage if they walk into Denver’s arena and win one or two games played up there. If the Nuggets go up 2-0, the Lakers are cooked. The series will be determined by the first two games.

The undoing of the Warriors was a tool essential to Golden State winning four NBA titles: the 3-point shot. The Warriors made just 13 of 48 attempts from three-point land in Game 6, an underwhelming 27 percent. The loss was hard to swallow for Curry, who poured in 32 points in a losing effort in Game 6.

“You’re disappointed, shellshocked that it’s over,” Curry said. “You pour so much into every season, but coming off of last year, trying to defend and give ourselves a chance to keep advancing. It’s a tough way for the season to end. It’s unfamiliar territory, but I’m proud of the fight that we had. The Lakers played amazing all series, played to their strengths.”

porated communities of East and West Rancho Dominguez, Lennox, West Athens, Westmont, and Willowbrook. The election will take place on March 5, 2024. For more information on Laura Richardson for Senate 2024, please visit http://lauraforca.com.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James battles Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry during Game 4 in the Western Conference semfinals.

Photos by Mark Hammond

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No. 101061-CA APN: 7301022-031 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 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. NO-

TICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (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) 2802832 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108

SchId:89707 AdId:30089 CustId:670

007-032 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT

UNDER A 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 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 800-6832468 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 800-683-2468 option 1, or visit this internet website www. servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 202205547 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.

resentative 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 DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner

MEGHAN MCNULTY, ESQ. - SBN 296652,

LAW OFFICES OF MEGHAN MCNULTY

220 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, #11-278

Date: 4/25/2023 ENTRA

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

SchId:89738 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 rep-

NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660 BSC 223279 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/23

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SchId:89743 AdId:30101 CustId:61

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) 605-5505.

Vernell McDaniel City Clerk

POST: Compton Bulletin

PUBLISH: May 10, 2023

May 17, 2023

SchId:89766 AdId:30109 CustId:70

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 in-

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

Attorney for Petitioner

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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SchId:89781 AdId:30115 CustId:61

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER 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 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 DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner

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 CNS-3697210# THE COMPTON BULLETIN

SchId:89784 AdId:30116 CustId:61

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Trustee Sale No. 163749 Title No. 95526554-55 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. 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. 2007-015049, 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 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, ex-

pressed 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: 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) 2802832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.auction.com - for 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. NO-

TICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (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:89792 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 DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner

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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SchId:89798 AdId:30120 CustId:61

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) 9390772 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.

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) 9390772, 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

SchId:89805 AdId:30122 CustId:68

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

TS No. CA-22-951062-NJ Order No.: 220707016-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/28/2011. 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 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 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued 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.

fornia; Date of Sale: 7/6/2023 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $432,823.73 The purported property address is: 603 NORTH GRANDEE AVENUE, COMPTON, CA 90220-1626 Assessor's Parcel No. : 6156-025-053 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-22-951062-NJ. 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 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-951062-NJ 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 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee'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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-9390772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-22-951062-NJ IDSPub #0185670 5/17/2023 5/24/2023 5/31/2023

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CESAR A. CASTANEDA CASE NO. 23STPB04761

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHANA CABRERA 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: 06/08/23 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 DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner

ALAN D. KHALFIN, ESQ. - SBN 260766

VAKSMAN KHALFIN, PC

15 N. ELLSWORTH AVE, STE. 103 SAN MATEO CA 94401 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/23

CNS-3698737#

THE COMPTON BULLETIN

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

TS No. CA-23-951948-BF Order

No.: 230023115-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A

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 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 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CESAR

EDUARDO FARIAS, AND GISELA GUTIERREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND MARIA GONZALEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/22/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2597797 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 6/8/2023 at 10:00

AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:

$474,618.52 The purported property address is: 1408 SOUTH NORTHWOOD AVENUE, COMPTON, CA 90220-4350 Assessor's Parcel No.: 6141-027-009 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 916-9390772 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: CA23-951948-BF. 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 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-951948-BF 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 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-951948-BF IDSPub #0185739 5/17/2023 5/24/2023 5/31/2023

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THOMAS WILLIAM ALLEN

Case No. 23STPB03167

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Michelle A. Allen Merritt in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Michelle A. Allen Merritt 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 August 23, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person in-

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

Attorney for petitioner:

ALPHONSO KIMBELL ESQ SBN 71485 LAW OFFICES OF ALPHONSO KIMBELL 6560 S WESTERN AVE LOS ANGELES CA 90047 CN996639 ALLEN May 17,24,31, 2023

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(UCC Sec. 6105)

Escrow No. 31531-PC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: JOHN SEHREMELIS, 2301 E. 4TH STREET, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90814

Doing Business as: GOLDEN BURGER

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE

The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: SAME

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: EFTHEMIOS TSIBOUKAS, 21213 HAWTHORNE BLVD., #EAT, TORRANCE, CA 90503

The assets to be sold are described in general as: GOODWILL, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUPMENT, INVENTORY, LEASEHOLD INTEREST, CUSTOMER LIST, PHONE, FAX, COMPUTER AND CUSTOMER SOFTWARE, VENDOR LIST AND CATALOGS and are located at: 2301 E. 4TH STREET, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90814

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: CITYWIDE ESCROW SERVICES, INC., 12501 SEAL BEACH BLVD., SUITE 130, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 and the anticipated sale date is JUNE 5, 2023

The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

[If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CITYWIDE ESCROW SERVICES, INC., 12501 SEAL BEACH BLVD., SUITE 130, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 and the last date for filing claims shall be JUNE 2, 2023, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

Dated: 5-11-2023

BUYER: EFTHEMIOS TSIBOUKAS ORD-1663266 LONG BEACH CALIFORNIAN 5/17/23

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‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ is a decent watch

By Bob Garver

In between “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (Star-)lording over the competition and “Fast X” running over anything in its path comes “Book Club: The Next Chapter.” This film’s marketing department looked at a lineup of second-tier holidays and noticed that nothing was opening the weekend of Mother’s Day, so this got slotted in. It’s as good a release strategy as any – it’s not like there was some better weekend to release this dreck - but I fear the only bonding children will be doing with their mothers while watching this movie is commiserating over how stupid it is.

IDID not watch the entirety of “Book Club” from 2018, but I did catch some highlights to prepare for this film. The premise was that a group of four female friends all read “Fifty Shades of Grey” and were inspired to take some initiative in their lives. Widow Diane (Diane Keaton) decided that it was okay to pursue a relationship with Mitchell (Andy Garcia). Married Carol (Mary Steenbergen) rekindled her romance with husband Bruce (Craig T. Nelson). Divorcee Sharon (Candace Bergen) decided to give online dating an open-ended try. And maneater Vivian (Jane Fonda) decided that old flame Arthur (Don Johnson) was Mr. Right. In the time between movies, Diane has moved in with Mitchell, Carol lost her restaurant to the pandemic (and nearly lost Bruce to a heart attack), Sharon retired from her federal judgeship, and most importantly, Vivian accepted a marriage proposal from Arthur. The ladies go to Italy for

an elaborate bachelorette party. They go shopping, crack PG-13-friendly sex jokes, and practically deplete the country of its wine supply. I don’t think money or expense is mentioned once. In fact, the entire movie seems like little more than an excuse for the cast and crew to enjoy Italy themselves, a theory confirmed by the vacation-y photos that play over the credits.

Inconvenience finally rears its head when the group’s

bags get stolen. The ashes of Diane’s husband were in that bag, as she had planned to spread them on the trip. Other storylines include Sharon having a fling with a philosophy professor (Hugh Quarshie, admittedly the movie’s best surprise – the main can sing!) and running afoul of a local police officer (Vincent Riotta), Carol meeting up with an old boyfriend (Giancarlo Giannini), and Vivian questioning if she wants to go through with

the marriage. I know the movie is ostensibly about the bachelorette party, but let’s just say this isn’t the kind of movie that doesn’t end with a gorgeous destination wedding.

The movie is essentially a cross between “Sex and the City” and “Mamma Mia!” (readers expecting me to compare it to another movie, I’m getting there, I assure you) with all the wealth/travel porn and gentle sexual humor. Some of the jokes are

truly painful. A typical scene: A waiter tells Carol, “The chef would like to show you his cucina.” “His ‘what?’” Anybody with common sense can tell that he means “kitchen” based on context, but not the characters in this movie. That’s why it doesn’t work nearly as well as “80 for Brady.”

I take back what I said earlier about there not being a better weekend for “Book Club: The Next Chapter.” A better weekend would be one far, far, removed from that similar film – at least six months away instead of three. It’s not so much that there’s only room for one movie about four senior women (one of whom is played by Jane Fonda), it’s that the other movie was so funny and heartfelt that it draws even more attention to the laziness of this one. I hope you all had a happy Mother’s Day and did something more fulfilling than seeing this lousy movie.

Grade: C-

“Book Club: The Next Chapter” is rated PG-13 for some strong language and suggestive material. Its running time is 107 minutes.

Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu. edu.

(l-r) Diane Keaton stars as Diane, Jane Fonda as Vivian, Candice Bergen as Sharon and Mary Steenburgen as Carol in BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER, a Focus Features release. Credit: © 2023 FIFTH SEASON, LLC

(l-r) Mary Steenburgen stars as Carol, Candice Bergen as Sharon, Diane Keaton as Dianeand Jane Fonda as Vivian in BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER, a Focus Features release. Credit: Riccardo Ghilardi