The Bulletin

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22,

Compton will use state funding to fix city roads

By Dennis J. Freeman

The Compton City Council voted unanimously to allow the city to use funding allocated from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (or SB 1) to help stabilize and improve roads in the city.

IN a 5­0 vote during their May 14 regularly scheduled meeting, the council gave the thumbs up for the city to use funds coming from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) to bolster street repairs.

Passed into law and signed off by Gov. Gavin Newsom, SB1 was created to help municipalities across the state of California shore up monetary shortcomings to deal with transportation and street work.

For the 2024­2025 fiscal year, Compton will receive a little more than $2,4 million ($2,459, 937) in funding from SB1. This is the sixth year the City of Compton has received funding from SB1. With Compton bogged down with landmines in the form of

potholes throughout the city, the monies taken from SB1 will dominate on that front. Street repairs or the lack thereof have been the ire of citizens for years in Compton.

Some of the items the city plans on using the money for include improving public transportation, road maintenance and safety upgrades. John D. Strickland Jr., director of Public Works for the City of Compton, made the presentation in front of the council during the last part of the meeting.

The proposal was signed off by City Manager Willie A. Hopkins Jr.

The move by the City of Compton is paramount. According to supporting documents listed to bolster the City’s argument for the needed funding from SB1, an April 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment labeled the streets in Compton as “at risk” condition.

The plan for the City of Compton to use the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding includes street repair and maintenance work under the City’s Annual Residential Rehabilitation Project.

This includes Walnut Street, Walnut Park Drive, Walnut Park Way, Greenleaf Blvd. (Central Avenue to Whitemarsh Avenue), Greenleaf Blvd. (City Limit East to Alameda Street), Alameda Street West (City Limit North to City Limit South), Alameda Street East (City Limit North to City Limit South, and Bradfield Avenue.

The lifespan of the new roads or repairs is expected to last from 10 to 20 years, according to presenting documents. Completion of the project is expected to take place in September 2025.

The city’s layout for fixing its roads includes making the streets more attractive for those who use bicycles and pedestrians. According to the City’s Wilmington Avenue Safe Streets Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvement plan, several areas are being targeted for an upgrade.

The locations are Wilmington Ave. and Compton Blvd. West and Compton Blvd. East.

The improvement of landscaping, bus shelters, curb ramps, and raised median islands is something residents along the Wilmington Ave. corridor

n City roads, see page 7

Nickerson Gardens get a Mamba makeover

Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation (MMSF) teamed up with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Lakers Youth Foundation to renovate multiple sports spaces at Nickerson Gardens in Watts. Outside of a refurbished playground and basketball court, giant murals of Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant were unveiled inside the

renovated gymnasium. Both Bryant and his daughter, along with seven others, were lost in a helicopter crash in 2020. Mrs. Bryant took park in a ribbon cutting ceremony that took place to celebrate the opening of the rejuvenated spaces at Nickerson Gardens, the largest public housing community in Los Angeles. The event took place on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Columbia University taps CSUDH president Dr. Thomas A. Parham for high honor

On May 14, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) President and eminent psychologist Dr. Thomas A. Parham received a Medal for Distinguished Service—the highest honor bestowed by Teachers College, Columbia University.

Parham received the honor in New York and addressed graduates, families, and guests during the College’s Convocation ceremony for the departments of Counseling & Clinical Psychology, and Human Development. He joins a notable list of prior medalists which includes Coretta Scott King, Desmond Tutu, Carl Rogers, Maya Angelou, and others.

“I am profoundly moved and humbled to be recognized by Teachers College, one of the most illustrious institutions of education in our nation,” Parham said. “I share this honor with my spouse Davida, my family, mentors, supporters, and colleagues, whose investments in my growth and development I hope have yielded a body of work that justifies their faith in me.

“It is also a privilege to address the graduating students of Teachers College. As a psychologist, healer, and now university chief executive, I am reminded daily of the impact each and

n Columbia University, see page 5

Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Lakers

Rep. Barragán secures $500,000 in EPA funding to revitalize Carson Brownfield sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3 million in grants from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of so­called brownfield sites in southern California, including the City of Carson in Congresswoman Nanette Barragán’s (CA­44) Congressional district.

BROWNFIELD

sites are contaminated properties that often constitute blight on a community. This historic investment from EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Program, funded by the Infrastructure Law that Barragán helped pass, will help turn contaminated, vacant properties into community assets and create rewarding jobs, fostering economic revitalization in overburdened communities.

The City of Carson will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Community­Wide Assessment Grant to conduct community engagement activities and identify and prioritize sites in three census tracts.

Sites that will be prioritized have been disproportionally burdened by climate change, pollution, and a lack of access to quality healthcare, affordable and reliable energy, housing, transportation, clean water, effective wastewater systems, and/or problematic workforce development.

Two high­priority sites are a former gas station and a former landfill site now used as an automobile auction facility. The grant will also be used to complete environmental site assessments, develop cleanup alternative evaluations, and conduct visioning sessions.

EPA selected the City of Carson, Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), and Orange County Transportation Authority to receive three grants totaling $3 million in competitive EPA Brownfields funding through the MAC Grant program.

Close Session ­ 4:30 PM – City Controller Performance Evaluation – To be continued.

Public Meeting – 5:30 PM

Commendatory Resolutions/ Presentations

Presentation recognizing Aide Castro (Councilmember Lillie P. Darden)

Presentation recognizing Compton’s Alumni Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. 35 Years of Public Service (Mayor Emma Sharif)

Consent Agenda

Approval of Minutes September 12, 2023

Resolution No. 26,040 Amending the City’s Conflict of Interest

“This is excellent news for Carson,” said Rep. Barragán. “Brownfield sites have long been a burden on our communities, and this funding will help to clean up these areas and revitalize them into thriving community assets that help attract jobs and enhance the quality of life for residents. I want to thank the EPA and the Biden­Harris Administration for working with Democrats in Congress to pass the Infrastructure Law, which invested $1.5 billion into the Brownfields program.”

“With this historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, the EPA is helping California transform polluted, abandoned sites into thriving community assets,” said U.S. EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman, “These grants will not only provide resources to communities seeking to revitalize, but also provide stable, good­paying jobs in areas that have faced underinvestment for far too long.”

“Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are transforming overburdened, economically stressed com­

munities by cleaning up and revitalizing polluted and underused brownfield lands,” said Senator Alex Padilla.

“These investments in Orange County and the City of Carson will create good­paying green jobs, foster sustainable economic development, and help address environmental and health care challenges that have persistently hurt disadvantaged communities in Southern California.”

“I applaud President Biden and the Environmental Protection Agency’s commitment to revitalizing communities adversely impacted by contamination and waste across southern California,” said Senator Laphonza Butler. “These federal dollars will enable us to clean up abandoned lots polluting the environment and restore communities, all while creating jobs and opportunity for the entire region.”

“Our families have the right to live in safe, unpolluted, and uncontaminated communities. Under the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which I was proud to support in Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency can in­

City Clerk’s Corner

COMPTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 05/14/2024

Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.

Vote 5­0

Resolution No. 26,041

Amending the 2023­2024

Fiscal Year Budget in the amount of $302,955.65 authorizing a Purchase Order to Camino Real Chevrolet for procurement of Fleet Vehicles for the Water Department.

Vote 5­0

Regular Agenda

Investment Report (City Treasurer (Brandon Mims) Received and File

Vote 5-0

New Business

Resolution No. 26,042 amending the Human Resources Department’s Fiscal Year 2023­2024 budget to add one Labor Relations Analyst and two Human Resources Specialist Positions and removing one vacant Office Assistant II Position.

Vote 5­0

City Treasurer’s Report/PowerPoint Presentation Fiscal Year 24 Third Quarter

Resolution No. 26,043 adopting a list of projects for Fiscal year 2024 – 2025 funded by SB 1 pursuant to

vest $2.5 million of our federal tax dollars towards expediting environmental cleanup in Orange County,” said Rep Luis Correa. “With these community­wide grants, we are undoing harmful pollution, revitalizing our communities, and creating stable, well­paying, and rewarding jobs for the families who need it most.”

“The City of Carson is deeply honored to receive the Community­Wide Assessment grant,” said the City of Carson Mayor Lula Davis­Holmes. “As a community of nearly 100,000 residents, Carson has a long history of environmental justice issues, and while we have made strides in addressing these challenges, we remain acutely aware of the work ahead. Our newly adopted Economic Development Strategic Plan codified our commitment to becoming a national brownfield remediation and redevelopment leader, and this EPA funding reaffirms our commitment to environmental justice, strategic economic development, and creating a healthier, more equitable future.”

the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

Vote 5­0

Adjournment in memory of Frank Ephriam

Next Regular Meeting May 21, 2024, 5:30 PM

Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk, City of Compton For additional information regarding items on the May 14, 2024 City Council Meeting Agenda Recap, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 605­5530, Monday –Thursday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. or email: contactcityclerk@comptoncity.org.

Visit our website at http://www. comptoncity.org

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10. Flat­bottomed boat

11. Bambino

13. Not like #26 Down

14. Popular breakfast item

19. MCAT and LSAT, e.g.

22. *Hers

23. *Switch positions (2 words)

24. Louisiana swamp

25. Glasses, for short

26. Three biblical sages

27. A logical connection (2 words)

28. Extract a memory, e.g.

29. Stitch again

32. R&R spots

33. Tolstoy’s given name, in Russian

36. *Irwin Shaw’s title opposites (2 words)

38. Checked out

40. Pimple fluid

41. Marked

44. Speak like Pericles

46. *Not airtight

48. Teacher’s pet, e.g.

49. Balance sheet entry

50. *Cons

51. Muslim honorific

52. Facts

53. Donned

54. Nervous biter’s victim

55. College assessment test, acr.

58. Janitor’s tool

Helping You Get The Most out of Your Prescription Drug Benefits

(StatePoint) The health care system can feel uncoordinated and costly. One in 10 U.S. adults ration medication because they can’t afford their prescriptions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, the more a patient must pay at the counter, the more likely they are to abandon their treatment.

Other Americans simply lack convenient access to primary care providers and pharmacies, and go undertreated as a result.

PHARMACY services companies exist to fill these gaps in care. Because these companies sit in the middle of the health care delivery system, they have the unique ability to spot and solve problems across the supply chain to drive affordability and deliver improved clinical outcomes.

“Every day at Express Scripts, we use our clinical expertise and patient­centered programs to help the more than 100 million Americans we serve keep their health on track,” says Adam Kautzner, president of Express Scripts, a leading pharmacy services company.

Before filling your next prescription, check out these insights from Express Scripts:

• Check your coverage: At a time of rising drug costs and access barriers, some pharmacy services companies are helping people take their medications as prescribed. Express Scripts, for example, was the first in the industry to cap the out­of­pocket costs of insulin and other diabetic treatments, saving people more than $45 million in two years.

“A prescription drug doesn’t work if it’s priced out of reach,” says Kautzner. “Reducing out­of­pocket costs is

the single best thing we can do to improve the health of people we serve.”

• Tools to stay adherent: Half of all treatments fail because people don’t take medication as prescribed and nearly one­quarter of hospitalizations are due to medication non­adherence, according to the American Hospital Association. Further, chronic conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease have been on the rise for more than two decades – today, 60% of U.S. adults have at least one chronic condition. One of the biggest – and costliest – challenges with managing the rise of chronic conditions is ensuring patients get on and stay on the medicines they need.

Express Scripts is helping patients better understand and manage their conditions through comprehensive disease management, including condition­specific coaching, tracking medication adherence, and digital tools.

“By taking medications as directed and working with their pharmacist, patients stay healthier longer and spend less on health care, requiring fewer emergency room visits, hospitalizations and medical tests,” says Stephanie Smith Cooney, PharmD, senior director of independent pharmacy affairs at Express Scripts.

• Understand your pharmacy benefits: Prescription drug coverage is the most frequently utilized benefit that employers and health plans offer. On average, a pharmacy benefit is used approximately 11 times a year. Unfortunate­

ly, pharmacy care benefits, like all healthcare benefits, can be confusing. That’s why pharmacy services companies are taking steps to give patients greater clarity. Starting this year, prescriptions from Express Scripts include an easy­to­understand digital pharmacy benefits statement with drug price information, out­of­pocket costs and the value delivered.

• Pharmacy access: Pharmacists often fill care gaps in their communities, particularly where there are shortages of physicians, such as in rural areas. One in five Americans live in rural areas, yet less than 10% of physicians practice in these communities. This means longer wait times to get an appointment and more difficulty accessing pharmacies.

A new effort called the IndependentRx Initiative, is working to expand pharmacy care services to widely include such care as smoking cessation support, behavioral health screenings, biometric screenings, routine vaccinations and the administration of life­saving naloxone. The Express Scripts program will also increase what it pays rural independent pharmacies to make sure their businesses can continue to serve their communities.

To learn more, visit evernorth.com/affordableforall.

Ensuring equitable access to affordable, quality pharmacy care and health services will not only improve health, but it will also help individuals, families and communities thrive.

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Annual Lynwood 5K/10K Run raises $68K to support student scholarships

Nearly 900 Lynwood Unified District students, families, staff and community partners came together on May 11 to support the education and ongoing success of Lynwood scholars – raising nearly $68,000 – as part of the third annual Lynwood Run 5K/10K.

HOSTED by the Lynwood Partners Education Foundation (LPEF) in partnership with the district, the City of Lynwood and Aztlan Athletics, the fundraising event drew 855 participants who ran or walked 3­6 miles through the City of Lynwood.

The exciting venture began and concluded at Lynwood City Hall, with participants receiving a commemorative t­shirt and finish medal to demonstrate their Lynwood pride as they circled the city. They also had

the opportunity to explore several resource booths and vendors. The fourth annual Lynwood 5K/10K will take place on May 10, 2025.

LPEF, a nonprofit organization established in 2015, has secured over $1 million in funding for students in Pre­K through grade 12 via college scholarships, STEM programs and other resources crucial to students’ success.

The foundation also supports teacher grants, school grants, arts education and wellness initiatives. This year, up to $100,000 in college scholarships will be awarded to graduating Lynwood seniors on June 13.

The foundation is set to open the Lynwood Alumni Center to support students beyond graduation on May 30.

For her work on behalf of the foundation to enhance access to educational programs and support student achievement, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn honored Executive Director Elsa Chagolla on May 14.

“I joined the foundation in 2019 and it’s been a whirlwind,” Chagolla said. “The work we do is to create a brighter future for our Lyn­

wood students and families and remove financial barriers to their success. On behalf of our Board of Directors, I am grateful for the support we’ve received from the District, donors and supporters to achieve our mission.”

For more information on how to support Lynwood students and educators through LPEF, visit www.lynwoodedfoundation.org.

CUSD gives recognition to its top educators

Compton Unified School District honored its 35 Teachers of the Year from each of the district’s schools in an intimate ceremony held at Caldwell Elementary on Thursday, May 9.

The event kicked off with Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley’s opening remarks, thanking all the teachers for their dedication and hard work within the schools. Next, 2023 Compton Unified Teacher of the Year Rashanda

McCruter from Kelly Elementary School talked about the difference each teacher was making in their student’s lives.

Then, the 21 Elementary School Teachers of the Year were recognized and called to the stage, followed by the Secondary School Teachers of the Year.

Lastly, the 2024 Compton Unified Teacher of the Year, Kaiyan Wang from Compton High School, was welcomed to the stage for a few remarks.

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every one of us can make in shaping our world. I hope to reaffirm graduates’ belief in the transformative power of education, their own limitless potential, and the importance of using their voice as an instrument of change.”

Parham is the 11th

president of CSUDH, and for the past forty­plus years, he has been an academic, clinician, consultant, administrator, and scholar whose research focuses on racial identity development.

Parham has authored or coauthored six books and more than 50 journal articles and

book chapters, sustaining a scholarly focus in the areas of African psychology and multicultural counseling.

Parham is also a distinguished psychologist in ABPsi, a Fellow of APA and ACA, and an active member of the community, contributing

his talents in the areas of social advocacy, community uplift, and youth empowerment.

Other 2024 Distinguished Service honorees include actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox, Harvard Business School scholar Dr. Amy Edmondson, and dance educator and

innovator Jody Arnhold. “These extraordinarily worthy recipients of the College’s Medal for Distinguished Service are a tribute to the outstanding accomplishments of our 2024 graduates,” Teachers College President Thomas Bailey said.

California restricts how police respond to protests. Why were bean bag shotguns used at UCLA?

By Jeff Wenninger Commentary

The pro­Palestinian encampment at UCLA last week became the latest campus tinderbox to erupt. As the police response unfurled before our eyes, I watched, not as a layman, but from the perspective of someone who has worn the boots that stand between calm and chaos.

IRETIRED as a lieutenant after 30 years with the Los Angeles Police Department and oversaw the officers that dispersed protestors and extracted lawbreakers from hostile crowds during the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. I have seen instances of legitimate police brutality and excessive force in

the handling of demonstrations, and I have also had a hand in combating it.

In 2007, the LAPD faced criticism for its response to a May Day immigration demonstration in MacArthur Park. Officers were seen on video indiscriminately firing rubber bullets into a crowd that included many peaceful protestors and journalists, resulting in numerous lawsuits.

Criticism of these types of police responses has revolved around issues of excessive force and lack of accountability – most recently during the George Floyd protests – which prompted California to enact Assembly Bill 48, a 2021 law that restricts the types of force cops can use when responding to protests.

In short, the use of rubber bullets, bean bag shotgun rounds and tear gas are largely prohibited, except when specific requirements are met. So I was rather shocked to see an officer fire a single bean bag shotgun round

into the crowd, pause, then fire another three rounds in rapid succession.

Bean bag rounds are meant for single­target acquisition. They should only be used on an individual engaged in a violent act – not aimed indiscriminately into a crowd.

Admittingly, I do not know what the officer articulated as the rationale for his actions, but I have trouble reconciling the lack of evidence of any threat to life or serious bodily injury to anyone. And if there was, where was the effort to arrest someone, making this application of force permissible under the new law?

These types of actions can dominate the media coverage and public discourse, diverting away from the reality that, on this day, law enforcement overall carried out a measured plan that prioritized the rights of everyone involved.

The fact is that a lot of cops are not especially adept at deal­

ing with emotionally charged crowds. When these situations do arise, they are met with a sense of uneasiness, often due to a lack of knowledge of the laws that govern their actions, and being oblivious to how their actions influence the trajectory of the situation.

Policing demonstrations demands decision­making with a special intensity. In any given situation, officers make numerous decisions over the course of an incident. Some of them are intentionally measured and some of them are split­second responses, but all of them need to be made with the knowledge that their “rightness” or “wrongness” may influence the public’s overall perception of the event.

Eventually, we will all know if the legislation caused impactful change in police culture. Law enforcement agencies are required to publish an incident report within 60 days on their website that gives justification for the use

of any “kinetic energy projectiles” (such as bean bag rounds or rubber bullets).

Despite historically disguising deficiencies with simplistic excuses or complicated explanations, neither of which are productive, many in law enforcement recognize the need for cultural change to address issues of excessive force and accountability. Properly addressing inappropriate actions will go a long way in building public trust that has been lost through the mistakes of the past. Acknowledging inappropriate applications of force help demonstrate the ways officers can become more skilled at executing deliberate, intentional actions in accordance with the law – but more importantly, consistent with societal expectations that are better for us all.

This commentary/article originally appeared on the CalMatters website on May 6, 2024. CalMatters is an editorial partner of The Bulletin newspaper

PÚBLICA Y REVISIÓN DE 30 DIAS PARA EL AYUNTAMIETO DE LA CIUDAD DE COMPTON DEL PLAN DE DESEMPEÑO ANUAL 2024-2025

POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Compton ha preparado el borrador del Plan de Desempeño 2024-2025 (Plan de Desempeño”). La publicación de este aviso es el inicio del período de revisión de 30 días del borrador del Plan de Desempeño requerido bajo los Reglamento Federales de 24 CFR 91.105. El período de revisión pública y los comentarios por escrito comienzan el 22 de Mayo de 2024 y corre hasta el 25 de Junio de 2024.

ADEMÁS, POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el Plan de Desempeño será presentado al Concejo Municipal del Ayuntamiento para su aprobación en la fecha que se indica enseguida:

FECHA: 25 de Junio de 2024

HORA: 5:45 P.M.

LUGAR: Cámara del Concejo Municipal 205 S. Willowbrook Ave. Compton, CA 90220

En esta junta, el Concejo Municipal recibirá comentarios públicos sobre el Plan de Desempeño el cual tiene que someterse al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés).

ANTECEDENTES

La Ciudad es una comunidad de derecho que participa en los programas de Subsidios Globales para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG por sus siglas en inglés) y Asociación para Inversiones en Vivienda HOME (HOME, por sus siglas en inglés) que requiere la presentación del Plan Consolidado de Cinco Años como parte de la solicitud para subsidios que somete HUD fue aprobado y sometido a HUD en Mayo 2020. El plan establece un marco de trabajo de las prioridades de vivienda, desarrollo comunitario y económico para los programas de CDBG, y HOME de la Ciudad en los siguientes cinco años. El Plan de Desempeño representa el quinto y último año del Plan Consolidado de Cinco Años 2020-2024. El Plan de Desempeño asignará fondos de CDBG y HOME a programas y proyectos específicos para el año fiscal 2024-2025. Las asignaciones anuales de la Ciudad son $1,302,913 y $446,866 en fondos de CDBG y HOME, respectivamente, para el año fiscal 2024-2025 para implementar programas y proyectos que beneficien a residentes de ingresos bajos y moderados. COMENTARIO PÚBLICO

Copias del actual borrador de este documento estará disponible para la revisión pública en las siguientes locaciones:

City of Compton Grants Division

205 S. Willowbrook Avenue Compton, California 90220

City of Compton Clerk’s Office

205 S. Willowbrook Avenue Compton, California 90220

Biblioteca Pública de Compton

240 W. Compton Boulevard Compton, California 90220

Además, el documento estará disponible en el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.comptoncity.org Se invita al público a que presente sus comentarios por escrito sobre las necesidades de la vivienda, desarrollo comunitario y económico y los programas y proyectos propuestos para atender las necesidades. Todos los comentarios relativos al Plan de Desempeño deberán ser presentados al Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Compton, Departamento de División de Subsidios antes de las 5:00 P.M. el 25 de Junio de 2024.

Las preguntas y los comentarios por escrito referente al Plan de Desempeño y Enmienda Sustancial pueden ser dirigidos a, División de Subsidios del Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Compton, 205 S. Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220. Usted también podría llamar al (310) 605-5580 para cualquier pregunta que le concierne en conexión con los documentos mencionados.

ACCESIBILIDAD A LAS JUNTAS Y DOCUMENTOS

El Ayuntamiento tiene como objetivo cumplir en todo con respecto a la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, tal y como se enmendó, la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA) de 1990 y la Ley de Enmienda a ADA del 2008, la Ley de Vivienda Justa, y la Ley de Barreras Arquitecturales. Si usted necesita documentos públicos en un formato accesible, el Ayuntamiento hará lo posible dentro de lo razonable para dar cabida a su petición. Si usted requiere acomodo especial debido a alguna discapacidad para asistir o participar en una audiencia o junta, incluyendo aparatos auxiliares o servicios, por favor comuníquese a la Oficina del Secretario Municipal por lo menos 48 horas antes de la junta al (310) 605-5530. La Ciudad no discrimina ni discriminará por motivos de raza, color, religión (credo), género, edad, origen nacional (ascendencia), discapacidad, estado civil, orientación sexual, estado militar u otro estado de clase protegida en cualquiera de

SPORTS Kobe and Gigi Bryant murals part of refurbished gym in Nickerson Gardens

Thanks to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, the Los Angeles housing project in Watts gets a new look that celebrates the Mamba legacy

WATTS, CA –Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation teamed up with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Lakers Youth Foundation to update and renovate multiple sports spaces at Nickerson Gardens in Watts, the largest public housing community in Los Angeles. The updated sports facilities will serve more than 3,000 Nickerson Gardens residents, including 1,300 kids.

“This gymnasium stands as a testament to Kobe and Gigi’s unwavering belief in the potential of every young athlete,” said Vanessa Bryant, chair of the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation. “This serves as a reminder to all the boys and girls

who play here that they are supported and loved. We want this to be a free and safe space for you to enjoy the game that Kobe and Gianna loved so much.”

The updated facilities were ready for play following a ribbon cutting ceremony today attended by Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation Chair Vanessa Bryant; Los Angeles Lakers Vice President of Charitable Affairs and Lakers Youth

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(Rosecrans Ave. to City Limit South) will see between now and Jan. 1, 2025. The project is expected to be completed by the New Year. Those improvements are expected to

Foundation Kiesha Nix; U.S. Representative Maxine Waters; Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker; and several executives of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, which manages the Nickerson Gardens housing, including President and CEO Doug Guthrie.

“Serving our communities is core to the Lakers’ values,” said Nix. “Sports have the unique ability to bring people together and build community immediately and over time, and these renovations will serve people of all ages and backgrounds here at Nickerson Gardens for years to come.”

Central to the Nickerson Gardens renovations is the indoor gym highlighted by a vibrant mural that reflects and honors Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s shared love of basketball.

Created by artist Brian Peterson, the mural features striking portraits, accompanied by a comprehensive tribute to Kobe’s legendary career including his numerous accolades and achievements. The mural serves

as a powerful symbol of inspiration for the community, recognizing the impact Kobe and Gianna had on and off the court.

“This is more than a mural,” said Peterson. “It’s a place where the spirit of Kobe and Gigi lives on, inspiring players to bring their best to the court. This project is a testament to the power of basketball to unite people and create lasting memories.”

The gym refurbishments include a resurfaced floor, updated bleachers, Mamba and Mambacita designs and graphics and purple and gold touches throughout. Outdoors, there are three updated basketball courts, including two repaved black tops and one sport court designed for younger players, as well as an outdoor skate park. New backboards and rims are featured on all courts as the area is infused with the iconic Lakers colors.

“We at HACLA are extremely grateful for the generosity of the Lakers, the Lakers Youth Foundation and the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation for this beautiful

renovation of our gymnasium at Nickerson Gardens,” said Guthrie. “We acknowledge the incredible commitment that has been made to this community and are committed to preserving the legacy of Kobe and Gigi by honoring this space and ensuring youth and families have positive basketball programs that foster teamwork and collaboration.”

Nickerson Gardens was chosen for the refurbishment by Vanessa Bryant and the Lakers, in part because it is the former location of the Boys and Girls Club where Kobe hosted his youth basketball program, “Mamba League,” which was designed to empower girls and boys on the court and in life. The Lakers were also inspired by the local community support from Top Dawg Entertainment. Nickerson Gardens, with support from the Los Angeles Area Metropolitan Churches, hosts regular health and wellness, education and community programming in the gym and across their facilities to support children, families and seniors.

last 10 to 20 years. For the Compton Blvd. West location (Willowbrook Ave. to West City Limits), bike lane installation, lighting, and pedestrian crossings at 15 intersections are on the docket. Residents can also see upgrades in traffic markings and the removal and replacement of ADA ramps. The expected completion date is sometime

in September 2026. The makeover completion at Compton Blvd. East (Willowbrook Ave. to East City Limits) will also conclude in September 2026. Class II bike lanes are expected to be installed. Residents can also expect the replacement of traffic markings and ADA ramps and sidewalks relocated and altered.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF ROSE MARY McELROYELLISON Case No. 24STPB04712

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kevin A. Bailey be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 3, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

RICHARD T MILLER ESQ SBN 155522 THE LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD T MILLER

7120 HAYVENHURST AVE STE 108 VAN NUYS CA 91406

CN106380 MCELROY May 8,15,22, 2024

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GLORIA WATTS Case No. 24STPB04456

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Leticia Watts 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

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cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 24, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: EUGENE S ALKANA ESQ SBN 60411

LAW OFFICES OF EUGENE S ALKANA

131 N EL MOLINO AVE STE 310

PASADENA CA 91101

CN106325 WATTS May 8,15,22, 2024 SchId:95778 AdId:32212 CustId:65

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LORENE ABERNATHY Case No. 24STPB04745

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Frederick Leon Abernathy in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Frederick Leon Abernathy 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 31, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

PAUL HORN ESQ

SBN 243227

PAUL HORN LAW GROUP PC

11404 SOUTH STREET

CERRITOS CA 90703

CN106391 ABERNATHY May 8,15,22, 2024

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NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: IRMA MITCHELL CASE NO. 23STPB07111

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

A SUCCESSOR PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CLINTON RAY MITCHELL in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE SUCCESSOR PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CLINTON RAY MITCHELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE SUCCESSOR 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: 06/03/24 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

ANDREA G. VAN LEESTEN - SBN 152628, VAN LEESTEN LAW CORP

6101 W. CENTINELA AVE., STE. 392 CULVER CITY CA 90230, Telephone (310) 420-1717

5/15, 5/22, 5/29/24

CNS-3811160# THE COMPTON BULLETIN

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSE RAUL MARTINEZ RUIZ Case No. 24STPB02100

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSE RAUL MARTINEZ RUIZ

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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: CYNTHIA VELASCO ESQ SBN 306140 GREENACRE LAW LLP 700 FLOWER ST STE 1000 LOS ANGELES CA 90017 CN106587 RUIZ May 8,15,22, 2024 SchId:95873 AdId:32245 CustId:65

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERTA LONGINO Case No. 24STPB04944

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 4, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

pearance 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: BRANDY ESTELLE ESQ SBN 216240 ESTELLE & KENNEDY APLC 367 N 2ND AVE UPLAND CA 91786-6006 CN106586 LONGINO May 8,15,22, 2024 SchId:95880 AdId:32247 CustId:65

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN HENRY SPEARS, JR. aka JOHN H. SPEARS, JR. Case No. 24STPB05198

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN HENRY SPEARS, JR. aka JOHN H. SPEARS, JR.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Carol La Verne Spears in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Carol La Verne Spears be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 7, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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:

ROBIN D CHOW ESQ

SBN 138502 LAW OFFICES OF ROBIN D CHOW

4520 WILSHIRE BLVD

SUITE 202

LOS ANGELES CA 90010

CN106627 SPERAS May 15,22,29, 2024

SchId:95961 AdId:32275 CustId:65

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: LEONARD PAUL CRONINGER AKA LEONARD P. CRONINGER

CASE NO. 24STPB05229

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LEONARD PAUL CRONINGER AKA LEONARD P. CRONINGER.

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

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

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: 06/07/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

DEBORA YOUNG - SBN 250106

YOUNG LAW FIRM 11500 W. OLYMPIC BLVD., SUITE 400 LOS ANGELES CA 90064

Telephone (310) 444-3003

5/15, 5/22, 5/29/24

CNS-3812796# THE COMPTON BULLETIN

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LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Compton Municipal Water Department is soliciting proposals, through a competitive process, for the procurement of upgrade requirements to the Compton Municipal Water Department’s (CMWD) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

You are hereby invited to submit a proposal based on the requirements and conditions set forth in the RFP.

SEALED PROPOSALS, will be received at the office of the City Clerk on or before Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.

All proposals and cost sheets shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and addressed to:

City Clerk, City of Compton RFP: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Upgrade

205 South Willowbrook Avenue

Compton, CA 90220

In order to be considered in the selection process, interested parties are required submit four (4) copies and one (1) electronic copy of their proposal no later than Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. All Proposals received after said time shall be returned unopened. Proposals shall be valid for a minimum period of 90 calendar days after the RFP opening date.

The RFP describes the submittal requirements, the preliminary scope of services, the minimum information that must be included in the proposal, and the selection process. Request for proposals can be obtained from the City’s website at https://www.comptoncity.org/departments/cityclerk/rfpsandbids or by calling Jose Garfias, Interim Water Department General Manager at (310) 6055555. Failure to submit the Proposal in accordance with the procedures outlined may be cause for disqualification. The City of Compton thanks you for your interest.

During this period of restricted contact, any attempt by a proposing individual, its representative, or agent to contact, lobby, or make a representation to a member of the City Council, or any other official, employee, or agent of the City will be grounds for disqualification. Late proposals will not be accepted.

SINCERELY, VERNELL MCDANIEL

CITY CLERK

Publish: May 15, 2024 May 22, 2024

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MILDRED SHEPHERD Case No. 24STPB05260

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 11, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 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 attor-

ney.

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:

ALPHONSO KIMBELL ESQ

SBN 71485

LAW OFFICES OF ALPHONSO KIMBELL

6560 S WESTERN AVE

LOS ANGELES CA 90047

CN106805 SHEPHERD May 15,22,29, 2024

SchId:96042 AdId:32302 CustId:65

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: ELIZABETH SINKLER MURRAY CASE NO. 24STPB05273

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RANDOLPH SINKLER 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: 06/10/24 at 8:30AM in Dept.

9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

ELIZABETH H. DALE - SBN 253077

GIFFORD, DEARING & ABERNATHY, LLP

515 S. FIGUEROA STREET, SUITE 2060

LOS ANGELES CA 90071

Telephone (213) 626-4481 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/24

CNS-3813215# THE COMPTON BULLETIN

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PUBLIC NOTICE

FY 24-25 BUDGET COMMUNITY MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON WILL HOLD A COMMUNITY MEETING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET ON SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024 at 10:00 A.M., IN THE DOUGLAS DOLLARHIDE COMMUNITY CENTER.

ALL CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE PRESENTATION OF THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET CAN BE INSPECTED BY THE PUBLIC FROM 7:00

AM UNTIL 6:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, COMPTON CITY HALL, 205 SOUTH WILLOWBROOK AVENUE BEGINNING MAY 23, 2024.

VERNELL McDANIEL CITY CLERK

PUBLISH: May 22, 2024 & May 29, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE

FY 2024-2025 BUDGET WORKSHOP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON WILL HOLD A BUDGET WORKSHOP ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 20242025 BUDGET ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 at 4:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF COMPTON CITY HALL.

ALL CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE PRESENTATION REGARDING THE CITY’S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET CAN BE INSPECTED BY THE PUBLIC FROM 7:00 AM UNTIL 6:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, COMPTON CITY HALL, 205 SOUTH WILLOWBROOK AVENUE BEGINNING MAY 23, 2024.

VERNELL McDANIEL

CITY CLERK

PUBLISH: May 22, 2024 & May 29, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE FY 24-25 BUDGET HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024 at 5:45 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF COMPTON CITY HALL.

ALL CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND PROVIDE THE COUNCIL WITH WRITTEN AND/OR ORAL COMMENTS AND ASK QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE CITY’S PROPOSED BUDGET. THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET CAN BE INSPECTED BY THE PUBLIC FROM 7:00 AM UNTIL 6:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, COMPTON CITY HALL, 205 SOUTH WILLOWBROOK AVENUE BEGINNING MAY 23, 2024.

VERNELL McDANIEL CITY CLERK

PUBLISH: May 22, 2024 & May 29, 2024

SchId:96076 AdId:32317 CustId:70

APN No.: 6164-016-002 TS No.: CA-22911784-NJ REVISED NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND “FORECLOSURE SALE” WHEREAS, on 2/16/2008, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by HELEN L. CUMBY, A WIDOW, 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 2/25/2008 Instrument No. 20080318850 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 8/21/2013 as Instrument Number 20131228018 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 5/14/2024 is $757,422.93. WHEREAS, a Notice of Default and Foreclosure Sale was previously issued, that recorded on 4/3/2024 in LOS ANGELES County, CA as Instrument No. 20240216992, that set a sale for 5/14/2024 at 10:00 AM and the Foreclosure Commissioner hereby desires to continue said sale date as set forth below. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 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 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION as Foreclosure Commissioner as indicated on the attached Foreclosure Commissioner Designation, notice is hereby given that the revised sale date is now set for 6/13/2024 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: 1416 S PEARL AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221 Assessor’s parcel number: 6164-016002 Located in: City of COMPTON , County of LOS ANGELES, CA . More particularly described as: LOT 132, OF TRACT NO. 13960, IN THE CITY OF COMPTON, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 285 PAGE(S) 3 TO 7 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 Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $763,570.33 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 $76,357.03 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 $76,357.03 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 15day 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

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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 regarding 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. Ten-

der 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. TS No.: CA22-911784-NJ

Dated: Foreclosure Commis-

sioner Nicole Jordan, Assistant Vice President on behalf of QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 (866) 6457711 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 (866)-645-7711 For Sale

Information: Sales Line: 916-939-0772 Website: www.nationwideposting.com 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 before me, ______________________________ a notary public, personally appeared ______________________________, 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. (Seal) Signature IDSPub #0202409 5/22/2024

5/29/2024 6/5/2024

SchId:96105 AdId:32327 CustId:608

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. 623357-SL

Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made.

The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and address of the Seller/Licensee are: Y KIM LLC, 5166 E IMPERIAL HWY, LYNWOOD, CA 90262

The business is known as: CORK N BOTTLE LIQUOR

The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Buyer/ Transferee are: CORK N BOTTLE LIQUOR LLC, 5166 E IMPERIAL HWY, LYNWOOD, CA 90262

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, FIXTURE AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, TOGETHER WITH THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) and are located at: 5166 E IMPERIAL HWY, LYNWOOD, CA 90262

The kind of license to be transferred is: LIC. NO. 483986, 21-OFFSALE GENERAL

Now issued for the premises located at: 5166 E IMPERIAL HWY, LYNWOOD, CA 90262

The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is JUNE 10, 2024 at the office of: METRO ESCROW, INC., 3600 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 326 LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory in the amount of $400,000.00, is the sum of $2,070,000.00, which consists of the following: Description/Amount CHECK $2,070,000.00

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.

Dated: APRIL 11, 2024

SELLER: Y KIM LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

BUYER: CORK N BOTTLE LIQUOR LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

2350840-PP COMPTON BULLETIN 5/20/24

SchId:96150 AdId:32340 CustId:628

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (SEC. 6106-6107 U.C.C.)

Escrow No. 9701

Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below.

The name(s) and business addresses of the seller are: REBECCA M CHUN at 1001 E PACIFIC COAST HWY #101, LONG BEACH, CA 90806.

The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: SAME AS ABOVE

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: LUCKY’S LAUNDRY at 1001 E PACIFIC COAST HWY #101, LONG BEACH, CA 90806.

The names and business addresses of the buyer are: FJ FUTURE LLC at 5472 BELGRAVE AVENUE, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92845.

The assets to be sold are described in general as: BUSINESS, AND BUSINESS ASSETS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: TRADENAME, INVENTORY OF STOCK, GOODWILL, FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMEN of that certain business known as LUCKY’S LAUNDRY located at: 1001 E PACIFIC COAST HWY #101, LONG BEACH, CA 90806, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

The business name used by the seller at that location is: LUCKY’S LAUNDRY

The anticipated date of the bulk sale is: JUNE 10, 2024 at the office of: BEACH PACIFIC ESCROW, INC., 7372 PRINCE DRIVE #101, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-4573

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

If so subject the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: PJ GARCIA, BEACH PACIFIC ESCROW, INC., 7372 PRINCE DRIVE #101, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-4573, and the last date for filing claims shall be JUNE 7, 2024, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

Dated: MAY 14, 2024 FJ FUTURE LLC ORD-2352676 LONG BEACH CALIFOR

SchId:96151

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 24083-HY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: MR FRESH & CLEAN, LLC, 18071 FITCH, STE 200, IRVINE, CA 92614

Doing Business as: LIGHT & BRIGHT LAUNDRY

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are:

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/ are: 3BOYSOFOURS LLC 3814 AUGUSTA CIR, YUCAIPA, CA 92399

The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, MACHINERY, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, SUPPLIES, TELEPHONE NUMBERS and are located at: 1920 XIMENO AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 98015

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: NEW CENTURY ESCROW, INC, 500 S. KRAEMER BLVD STE 275, BREA CA 92821 and the anticipated sale date is JUNE 14, 2024

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

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: NEW CENTURY ESCROW, INC, 500 S. KRAEMER BLVD STE 275, BREA CA 92821 and the last day for filing claims shall be JUNE 13, 2024, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

Dated: 5-11-24

BUYER: 3BOYSOFOURS LLC

2353629-PP LONG BEACH CALIFORNIAN

5/20/24

SchId:96152 AdId:32342 CustId:628

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF ALTHEA DENISE NICHOLS

Case No. 24STPB01061

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ALTHEA DENISE NICHOLS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Mario Nichols in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Mario Nichols 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 6/21/2024 at 8:30am in Department 11 located at 111 North Hill Street. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Mario Nichols 127 Huerta St San Antonio TX 78207

Phone: (818)-358-9878

SchId:96180 AdId:32352 CustId:2511

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF DONALD ORAN PRIMMER SR. aka DONALD ORAN PRIMMER aka DONALD PRIMMER Case No. 24STPB05524

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DONALD ORAN PRIMMER SR. aka DONALD ORAN PRIMMER aka DONALD PRIMMER

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Rosie Mary Primmer in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Rosie Mary Primmer be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 20, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: ROBIN D CHOW ESQ SBN 138502 LAW OFFICES OF ROBIN D CHOW 4520 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 202 LOS ANGELES CA 90010

CN106860 PRIMMER May 22,29, Jun 5, 2024

SchId:96228 AdId:32366 CustId:65

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF TAMI D. PETERSON Case No. 24STPB05478

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Angela Mecheri be appointed as per-

sonal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 13, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: DIANE BUTLER ESQ SBN 245 531 LAW OFFICES OF DIANE BUTLER 13252 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 103 HAWTHORNE CA 90250 CN106852 PETERSON May 22,29, Jun 5, 2024

SchId:96231 AdId:32367 CustId:65

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6105 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24073 et seq.)

Escrow No. 24-39039-JP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s)/ Licensee(s) are: CHAYUT CHATCHAWAN, NIROUCH CHATCHAWAN AND KHWANRUETHAI CHATCHAWAN, 2226 E. 7TH ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90804

Doing Business as: PAD THAI CLASSIC

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

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)/ Applicant(s) is/are: PAD THAI CLASSIC LLC, 2226 E. 7TH ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90804

The assets being sold are generally described as: FURNITURES, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENTS, TOOLS, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD INTEREST, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, ALL TRANSFERABLE PERMITS, LICENSES AND INVENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE and is/are located at: 2226 E. 7TH ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90804

The type of license(s) and license no(s) to be transferred is/are: ONSALE BEER AND WINEEATING PLACE #41-628973. And are now issued for the premises located at: SAME

The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic bev-

erage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: TEAM ESCROW INC, 30 CORPORATE PARK, SUITE 210, IRVINE, CA 92606 and the anticipated sale/ transfer is JUNE 14, 2024

The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $90,000.00, including inventory estimated at $2,000.00 which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION/AMOUNT CASH $90,000.00; ALLOCATIONSUB TOTAL $90,000.00.

It has been agreed between the seller(s)/ licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/applicant(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for 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: 5/16/2024

CHAYUT CHATCHAWAN, NIROUCH CHATCHAWAN AND KHWANRUETHAI CHATCHAWAN, SELLER(S)/LICENSEE(S) PAD THAI CLASSIC LLC, BUYER(S)/APPLICANT(S)

ORD-2358314 LONG BEACH CALIFORNIAN 5/22/24

SchId:96234 AdId:32368 CustId:628

T.S. No.: 2022-01094-CA

A.P.N.:7307-001-031

Property Address: 140 WEST BORT STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90805

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/13/2005. 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.

Trustor: MICHELLE WATKINS A SINGLE WOMAN

Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC

Deed of Trust Recorded 09/27/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2322025 in book --, page-and further modified by that certain Modification Agreement recorded on 03/14/2011, as Instrument No. 20110387719 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 07/11/2024 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELESNORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650

Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 529,979.78

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:

LEGAL NOTICES

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 140 WEST BORT STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90805

A.P.N.: 7307-001-031

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

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 thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 529,979.78.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S 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 this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2022-01094CA. 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 OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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)-976-3916, or visit this internet website https://tracker. auction.com/sb1079, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-01094-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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c)

of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: May 17, 2024 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003

Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx

Trustee Sale Assistant

WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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CASE NUMBER: (Numero del caso) 23STPB12305 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

PROBATE (JUICIO TESTAMENTARIO)

NOTICE TO: (Aviso a) KAYLA DEJONGE, an individual; ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT OR EQUITABLE, RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY

LOCATED AT 1418 WEST MAGNOLIA STREET, COMPTON, CA 90220 ADVERSE TO THE ESTATE’S TITLE; and ROES 1-20, Inclusive

FROM: (De) DAVEYON DEARMON, ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF EDDIE MARIE WALKER, aka EDDIE M. WALKER, aka EDDIE WALKER

ESTATE OF: (Herencia de) EDDIE MARIE WALKER aka EDDIE M. WALKER, aka EDDIE WALKER

A court proceeding has been started which may affect your interests in the estate. Read the document delivered with this Summons.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons is served on you to file at this court a typewritten response if you want to be heard by the court.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your typewritten response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to consider it.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose your right to participate in the proceeding or present your evidence. You will not receive another warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service or a legal aid office (listed in the phone book).

La corte ha comenzado a tramitar una accion judicial testamentaria que puede afectar sus intereses sucesorios. Lea el documento enviado con esta citacion judicial.

Despues de que le entreguen esta citacion judicial usted tiene un plazo de 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS para presentar en esta corte una respuesta escrita a maquina, si desea una audiencia ante la corte.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no le ofrecera proteccion; su respuesta escrita a maquina tiene que cumplir con las formalidades legales apropiadas si usted quiere que la corte considere su caso.

Si usted no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder su derecho a participar en el proceso judicial o a presentar sus pruebas. Usted no recibira notificacion adicional por parte de la corte.

Existen otros requisitos legales. Es posible que usted quiera llamar a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de referencia de abogados o a una oficina de ayuda legal (vea el directorio telefonico).

The name and address of the COURT is: (El nombre y direccion de la CORTE es) LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.

The name, address and telephone number of the filing party’s attorney, or the party without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del accionante, o del accionante que no tiene abo-

gado, es) JAMES L. LEESTMA, ESQ., SBN 207311, LAW OFFICE OF JAMES LAMBERT LEESTMA, 7301 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Canoga Park, California 91303, 818-407-5070

Date: (Fecha) 1/22/2024

DAVID W. SLAYTON, Executive Officer / Clerk of Court, Clerk (Actuario) By: B. GASPER, Deputy (Delegado)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual.

CASE NUMBER: 23STPB12305

NOTICE OF HEARING ON

PETITION TO DETERMINE CLAIM TO PROPERTY

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Central District

ESTATE OF (name): EDDIE MARIE WALKER, aka EDDIE M. WALKER, aka EDDIE WALKER, DECEDENT

A petition has been filed asking the court to determine a claim to the property identified in 3, and a hearing on the petition has been set. Please refer to the petition for more information.

If you have a claim to the property described in 3, you may attend the hearing and object or respond to the petition. If you do not want to attend the hearing, you may also file a written response before the hearing.

If you do not respond to the petition or attend the hearing, the court may make orders affecting ownership of the property without your input.

1. NOTICE is given that (name): DAVEYON DEARMON (fiduciary or representative capacity, if any): Administrator has filed a petition entitled ``Petition by Administrator: 1. To Determine Estate’s Ownership of Estate Real Property; 2. To Direct Reconveyance of Real Property to Estate; 3. To Quiet Title; 4. For Double Damages and Attorney’s Fees and Costs`` under Probate Code section 850 asking for a court order determining a claim or claims to the property described in 3.

2. A HEARING on the petition will be held as follows:

Name and address of court, if different from above: (Same As Above)

Hearing Date: Date: July 23, 2024 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept.: 4

3. The property that is the subject of the petition is (described each item of real or personal property; for real property -- i.e., land or buildings -- give the street address or, if none, described the property’s location and give the assessor’s parcel number):

The real property of the subject petition is 1418 West Magnolia Street, Compton, CA 90220. Any person interested in the property that is the subject of the petition may file an answer to the petition. L.A.S.C.R.C. 4.37(b), formerly rule 10.24(b)(1)(2). APN: 6143-012-009

°*THE SUBJECT PETITION SEEKS DOUBLE DAMAGES AGAINST KAYLA DEJONGE PER PROBATE SECTION 859°

4. In addition to seeking to recover the property described in 3, the petition also alleges and seeks relief for bad faith conduct, undue influence in bad faith, or elder or dependent adult financial abuse. The petition describes these allegations in detail. Based on the allegations, the petition seeks to recover twice the value of the property described in 3 and requests that the court award attorney’s fees and costs to the petitioner. (Prob. Code Section 859.)

Requests for Accommodations

Assistive listening systems, computerassisted realtime captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least five days before the hearing. Contact the clerk’s office or go to www.courts.ca.gov/ forms for Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilties and Response (form MC-410). (Civil Code Section 54.8.) CN106850 WALKER May 22,29, Jun 5,12, 2024

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CITY OF COMPTON

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND STREET

LIGHT MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY

RESPONSE SERVICES

The City of Compton solicits Request for Proposals (RFP) from experienced contractors and firms to provide expertise and professional services in performing citywide traffic signal and street light maintenance and emergency response services.

Parties interested in obtaining a copy of the RFP may do so inperson at the address indicated below or download a copy from the City’s website at comptoncity.org/departments/cityclerk/rfpsandbids.

Proposals must be received on or before Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the following location:

City of Compton City Clerk’s Office

205 S Willowbrook Avenue

Compton, CA 90220

City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Postmarks or facsimiles will not be considered. It is at the City’s discretion to extend the deadline.

Submitted proposals will be reviewed and evaluated. The proposal which best meets the needs of the City will be selected. The City reserves the right to reject any or all of the proposals submitted.

To obtain additional information or technical inquiries related to this RFP, you may contact the Public Works Street Maintenance Department, Damion Timmons, Street Superintendent at 310-605-5691 or dtimmons@comptoncity.org.

Vernell Mc Daniel City of Compton City Clerk PUBLISH: 5/22/2024

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code)

Escrow No. 010584-SH

(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: DONALD’S MOBIL INC., 2001 W. ALONDRA BLVD., COMPTON, CA 90220

(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: ELNOUR OIL LLC, 2001 W. ALONDRA BLVD., COMPTON, CA 90220

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND IMPROVEMENTS, FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, AND FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS of that certain business located at: 2001 W. ALONDRA BLVD., COMPTON, CA 90220

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: DONALD’S MOBIL INC. AKA DONALD’S MOBIL AUTO SERVICE

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JUNE 11, 2024 at the office of: SUPREME ESCROW, INC., 3701 WILSHIRE BLVD., #535 LOS ANGELES, CA 90010, Escrow No. 010584-SH, Escrow Officer: STEVEN HONG

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above

(9) The last date for filing claims is: JUNE 10, 2024.

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE.

DATED: MAY 14, 2024

ELNOUR

“IF”

By Bob Garver

My biggest complaint about writer/director/ star John Krasinski’s new movie “IF”… is that it’s a movie. What I mean is that Krasinski clearly has some broad ideas for worldbuilding and there are many interesting characters in the mix, but the movie has to rush so much to stay within the “movie” format of a two­hour runtime that the whole thing is kind of a mess.

THE story follows 12­year­old Bea (Cailey Fleming) as she stays with her grandmother (Fiona Shaw, charmingly reminding me of my own grandmother) while her widower father (Krasinski) is in the hospital for heart surgery. Her family does their best to keep her in good spirits, but Bea can only bring herself to split her time between being bored and worrying that she’ll lose another loved one.

One night, while her grandmother is asleep (she’s not the best at keeping tabs on the child), Bea catches a glimpse of a figure that doesn’t look like anything that’s possible. Following some snooping, Bea learns that the cartoon­like Blossom (Phoebe Waller­Bridge) is an Imaginary Friend, or “IF,” long forgotten by her human friend, who grew up. Blossom and enormous IF goofball Blue (Steve Carell) live in an apartment upstairs from Bea’s grandmother alongside Cal (Ryan Reynolds), a grumpy adult. Cal has some sort of job trying to find new children for the IFs, but business doesn’t seem to be going so well. As in, I don’t think he’s ever succeeded. Bea volunteers to help. Cal reluctantly takes Bea to a sort of retirement home for forgotten IFs. Bea meets all sorts of unusual creatures, usually anthropomorphic

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food or the embodiment of some dream occupation. The home’s teddy bear proprietor (the late Louis Gossett Jr.) is delighted that Bea is taking an interest and encourages her to not only put her best foot forward, but push Cal to step up his game as well.

The two get to work trying to find new children for the IFs, but are new children really the answer? It might be that what the IFs really need is to reconnect with their old children, despite them now being, well, old. Maybe a

burst of childlike inspiration is just what the cynical adults need. This certainly seems to be true in the case of Blue’s sullen, now­grown child Jeremy (Bobby Moynihan). Are Blue and Jeremy still right for each other? Is what’s right for Blue right for all the other IFs? Keep in mind that Bea has to balance all these questions and goals with her father’s critical surgery drawing ever closer (to say nothing of keeping it all secret from the grandmother). Even if everything goes perfectly, emotions will still be high and tears will be shed.

The high­stakes business with the father’s health has to bookend the story, I’m not disputing that. But I wish Krasinski, with all his clout

in Hollywood, had found a way to expand the middle part of this project. The movie is constantly having to establish rules and exposition that half the time it can’t keep straight anyway. For example, are the IFs in danger of disappearing? If so, under what circumstances, exactly? The possibility is brought up a few times but never expended. Then there are all the IFs besides Blossom and Blue that are voiced by talented people like Bradley Cooper and Emily Blunt that get maybe three lines and are relegated to rapid­fire sequences of no importance.

“IF” this movie had instead been, say, a 10­episode television or streaming miniseries, then maybe the first and last episodes could focus

on family drama, but the other eight could have been for Bea and Cal just going on adventures to help the IFs, which is what I think Krasinski really wanted for this project. I want to be grateful for what we do get: a half­decent kids’ movie at a time when kids could use a decent movie. But I can’t help but think that when it came to directing more time, money, and resources at this material, what IF…

Grade: C

“IF” is rated PG for thematic elements and mild language. Its running time is 104 minutes.

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.