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N Nov. 22, the community of Compton showed up big for a street renaming ceremony in honor of late rapper and music mogul Eric (Eazy-E) Wright. Wright, a central part of the hit-making group N.W.A., had an outstanding musical career and helped usher in a dynamic switch into hip-hop culture with the now famous gangsta rap. In N.W.A., Wright teamed up with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, DJ Yella and Mc Ren, to produce one of the more historic sounds relating to rap music. n Eazy-E, see page 8
Bulletin Displays gets an assist from hoopster Glenn Robinson III Early in November, Bulletin Displays, a billboard company in Los Angeles, teamed up with NBA player and slam dunk champion Glenn Robinson III to put up one of its signature signs within the parameters of Compton. The event was anything short of legendary. Based in Los Angeles, Bulletin Displays was joined by GR3 who recently signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, for his grandest dunk to date!! Bulletin Displays designed, created and executed a larger-than-life installation of this incredible event. Bulletin Displays supports Robinson in sharing his talented program with step-bystep tips on how others can master the skill of the perfect dunk. In partnership with the City of Compton, the Mayor, Emma Sharif, Councilwoman Lillie P. Darden, BD’s President Mark Kudler, Ombudsman Bishop Guillary, and other dignitaries, Robinson pulled off the amazing dunk.
Compton Mayor Emma Sharif and City Councilwoman Lillie P. Darden (District 4) hang out with Glenn Robinson III for his breathtaking dunk show.
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Sen. Bradford helps makes Thanksgiving special for local families As many as 1,200 local families received free turkeys and groceries to make their Thanksgiving special. Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), in partnership with El Camino College, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and U.S.VETS Inglewood, distributed turkeys and pork roasts, bags of groceries, and gift cards to families in need this holiday season.
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EN. BRADFORD began this annual tradition when he served on the Gardena City Council and has continued it during his service in the State Assembly and now as a member of the State Senate. “This incredible community event grows bigger and more important every year,” said Sen. Bradford, who represents the city of Compton and other municipalities besides the South Bay. “Seeing the faces of the people receiving these turkeys gives me great hope that these meals will not only feed our community but act as the centerpiece of families gathering to give
thanks for each other’s support, faith and love. “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to represent our communities in the state capitol and this turkey giveaway is one of my favorite ways to show my appreciation. We could not do this without all of our sponsors and volunteers who care deeply about serving and helping others.
An event of this scale is only possible because of them. I am enormously grateful to each of them.” This drive-thru event was made a reality by volunteers and sponsors from Senate District 35 and the surrounding area including: Lawndale Councilmember Pat Kearney, Gardena Councilmembers Paulette Francis and Wanda
Love, Torrance Councilmember Bridgett Lewis, U.S.Vets Inglewood, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phillips 66 Black Employee Network, Torrance Refinery, AAA, Republic Services, Starbucks, Enterprise, LA County Probation Department, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Sigma Pi Omega Chapter, Zeta Phi
Beta, Stiiizy, Crystal Stairs, Let’s Be Whole, National Association of University Women, and the AMAAD Institute. “Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we are most grateful for in life. Thank you again to all the participants who stopped by and to El Camino College for hosting our event this year,” said Sen. Bradford.
County to explore giving away free gun locks Los Angeles, CA—Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn and her colleague Supervisor Hilda Solis are proposing a plan to allow doctors and nurses at County-operated hospitals and medical campuses to give out free gun locks as part of a harm reduction strategy to prevent gun violence. “Gun locks can save lives – especially in households with children,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “Some studies have found that people are more likely to use gun locks if they are given to them by their doctor or in a medical center to take home and I think it is a concept we should explore for our own County hospitals.”
According to the Pew Research Center, 64% of US gun owners fail to keep their guns in a locked place and 56% of US gun owners keep their guns loaded. This increases the risk of injury or death within a house, especially for children and teens. Securely storing firearms with gun safety cable locks or within a gun safe or lock box is one way to prevent firearms from being accessed or used by children. “If guns are not safely stored or locked, it can lead to devastating and fatal consequences. Gun owners may assume that their families know how to handle a gun, however, if it’s not safely stored
or locked, serious injuries or death may result. Hospitals are where many victims end up, and to that end, we can use the opportunity to both educate and provide them with a tangible resource to better protect them and their families from guns—gun locks,” said Supervisor Solis. Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Hahn and co-authored by Supervisor Solis to explore providing free gun locks for the public at Los Angeles County hospitals for people to take home and use to properly secure guns. Other hospitals
across the country have already implemented this practice following research showing its effectiveness. “One of the easiest ways to prevent gun violence is to make certain that firearms are securely locked up with ammunition stored separately,” said Margot Bennett, Executive Director, Women Against Gun Violence. “Doing so helps prevent suicide, school shootings, and unintentional shootings. We are grateful to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors as they continue their efforts to prevent gun violence with this innovative approach to make gun locks easily available.”
The Department of Public Health’s Office of Violence Prevention and the Department of Health Services will report back to the board in writing in 45 days with information about the number of County-operated hospitals and medical campuses and the number of locks required for implementation, a proposed process and plan for implementation that includes a timeline to secure the locks, development of educational campaigns, and identification of a distribution strategy, and any resources required to purchase and provide gun safety cable locks, gun safes, and/or lock boxes.
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In Berkeley, California Kicks Off Sixth Annual “United Against Hate Week” Antonio Ray Harvey| California Black Media Community and advocacy groups joined government officials and other leaders last week to kick off California’s sixth annual United Against Hate Week (UAHW) in Berkeley.
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HE city of Berkeley in partnership with Not In Our Town, LA vs Hate, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) held the ceremony on Nov. 13 with government and community at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park in Berkeley. The event was organized to raise awareness about discrimination, encourage cross-racial and cross-cultural tolerance, and inspire Californians to push back against the rise of hate crimes and hate incidents in their communities.
“This is a week of action where we recommit to working together, reckoning with our history, and building stronger communities for all. It's about coming together even -- and
especially when -- these conversations feel hardest to push for action,” said Becky Monroe, Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs at the California Civil
Rights Department (CRD). “Whether it's the Civil Rights Department, the California Department of Social Services, the State Library, Department of Justice, De-
partment of Education or elsewhere in government, we've been committed to the fight against hate and building on past efforts to spur on new initiatives,” Monroe added. California has made statewide, historic investments to back up that commitment to make sure funding gets directly to the advocates and the service providers who are working day-in and day-out with individuals and communities who are targeted for hate.” Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee said he hopes more awareness will encourage victims of hate to use resources available to them like the CRD’s hate crime reporting hotline. “With hate crimes increasing in California and different views spurring debate that sometimes turns hostile, movements like United Against Hate Week become more vital,” said Ting. n California, see page 8
Biden and the Black Press By Peter Schurmann
Adam Schultz / Biden for President
Four years ago the Black Press helped deliver Biden's message and his eventual victory, a lesson the president appears to have forgotten this
time around. Back in early 2020, his campaign struggling, then-candidate Joe Biden was considering packing up and calling it quits. Then he met with representatives of the Black Press and the rest, as they say, is history. Fast forward to today and, as NNPA’s Stacy Brown writes, Biden seems to have forgotten what brought him “to the dance.” “Despite numerous policies benefiting African Americans, his messaging remains non-existent,” says Brown, noting
that with the 2024 election looming, polls show support for Biden in Black and brown communities slipping. Four years ago Biden was unequivocal: the Black vote would determine the election, he said in an interview with NNPA CEO Benjamin Chavis, adding, “The Black Press is the heart and soul as to why I got involved.” A series of commitments addressing longstanding concerns in the Black community — from investments in affordable housing to the dismantling of redlining and other forms of housing discrimination — and follow-up coverage running across the more than 230 Black owned news outlets in the country helped turn out the Black vote in 2020, handing Biden the White House. Now, with a Biden-Trump redux in the offing, Biden’s campaign appears to have forgotten it’s own recent history. “Biden’s campaign boast-
ed a 16-week, $25 million ad buy targeting Black voters, yet the Black Press, with its unmatched influence and historical significance, is conspicuously absent,” Brown points out, noting there is a “massive difference between Black-targeted and Black-owned.” And while $25 million is just a fraction of the $608 million the Biden campaign spent in the months leading up to November 2020 and the tens of millions more anticipated this election cycle, reporting suggests these early advertising efforts point to growing jitters over the president’s low approval ratings. And it isn’t just the Black vote. Polls show Biden slipping across a number of communities. In the swing state of Michigan, where Arab Americans play a decisive role in election outcomes, anger over Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict is prompting many to stay away from the polls come ’24. Support
among Asian Americans has also dipped, according to one recent survey. And a recent friendly interview with Trump by Univision has many Democrats wondering, wither the Latino vote. To be clear, antipathy for Biden does not translate directly to support for Trump. But with margins as tight as they are looking to be next year, Biden and his team can ill afford the apathy that appears to be taking hold across a range of what to this point have been reliable Democratic voting blocs Brown writes, “As the President gears up for a potential rematch against Trump, the question lingers: has Biden forgotten the rhythm that brought him to the dance, a rhythm inscribed in the ink of the Black Press?” This article was originally published in Ethnic Media Services, which is an editorial partner with The Bulletin newspaper
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Embracing Dietary Diversity at Your Holiday Table: A Flavorful Feast for All
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(StatePoint) The holidays, a time for gratitude and celebration, can be particularly challenging for those living with dietary restrictions.
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ACROSS 1. *"Heaven's on Fire" band 5. *Setting of "Cheers" TV show 8. Derive 13. "I'm ____ you!" 14. Gas station brand 15. Affirmatives 16. Image in Orthodox Church 17. *Robert Wagner or Stephanie Powers, on TV 18. *Vote for H.W. Bush, e.g. 19. *Weird Al's last name 21. Forum, pl. 22. Dog-____ book 23. Clingy plant 24. Spiky succulent 27. Accumulates (2 words) 31. Turkish military leader 32. Consequence 35. *Wintour of Vogue 36. Zoroaster follower 38. E in B.C.E. 39. #53 Down, third person singular 40. Do like exhaust pipe 41. Hertz' offering 43. Extra cost 44. Expert, in U.K. (2 words) 46. *Ricky Martin's boy band 48. Arrival time acronym 49. *Piano player Lee Curreri on "Fame" 51. *Baltimore player 53. *Mikhail Gorbachev's policy 56. Recipient of money 57. *Umberto Eco's "The ____ of the Rose" 58. Oration station 60. Some tournaments 61. In the thick of 62. Place, in French 63. Not at all good 64. Bitty 65. Other than what is DOWN 1. Ornamental pond dweller 2. Deep black 3. Greek promenade 4. Shakespeare's output 5. * Lou Reed's "Home of the ____" 6. Like thick smoke 7. Campus military org. 8. Attractive to look at
9. *"Back to the Future" car 10. One on drugs 11. Cecum, pl. 12. Is, in Paris 14. "A horse is ____ ____, of course, of course" 20. Resin-producing tree 23. Took the bait 24. *Christopher Reeve's sartorial style in "Superman II" 25. Old World lizard 26. Indigenous person from Suriname or Guyana 27. Surveyor's map 28. Mix-up 29. Not married 30. Promenade in Spain 33. Tournament ranking 34. Remains container 37. *Washington's volcano Mount ____ ____ 39. *Close of "The Big Chill" 41. Genetic initials 42. Entertained 45. Affirm to be true 47. Cavatappi or udon, sing. 49. Scapegoat's due 50. Fiber crop variety 51. Head of family 52. Deed hearing 53. Chew on 54. Schooner canvas 55. *TV's "Family ____" 56. Sound of explosion 59. *"Peggy ____ Got Married"
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R E C E N T national survey c om m i s s i on e d by Amy’s Kitchen and conducted by Atomik Research showed that more than 32% of households live with someone with a dietary restriction. Whether you’re following a gluten-free, dairy-free or plant-based diet, or feeding someone who does, there’s no need to miss out on the joy of a flavorful holiday feast. With a little guidance, you can not only survive the holiday season but truly savor it without sacrificing holiday classics. Explore these holidayinspired recipes that cater to various dietary preferences from the culinary team at Amy’s Kitchen, a brand known for its dedication to inclusivity and accommodating a variety of dietary lifestyles. Green Bean Casserole For those with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, traditional green bean casserole can be a nogo. Amy’s Kitchen offers a delightful gluten-free option that is even better than the original. Ingredients: • 1 medium-sized onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick • Extra virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1 can Amy’s Mushroom Bisque with Porcini • 1 teaspoon cornstarch • 2 cups green beans, frozen • 1 cup wax beans, frozen • 1 cup prepared glutenfree stuffing • 1/2 cup chopped
almonds Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Roast onion slices on a baking sheet with olive oil, salt and pepper for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F. Set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk Amy’s Mushroom Bisque with Porcini and cornstarch until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Combine green beans, wax beans and mushroom soup mixture in a bowl, season and mix. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish or cast iron skillet. Top with 1 cup of prepared, gluten-free stuffing, mixed with chopped almonds and roasted onions. Bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbling at the edges and the topping is golden.
LENTIL SHEPARD’S PIE WITH AN AMY’S KITCHEN TWIST Shepherd’s pie is a classic holiday favorite, and this redesigned modern version is vegan and gluten free. Ingredients: • 1 can Amy’s Organic Lentil Vegetable Soup • 2 cups sprouted lentils, cooked • 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cooked with skin on
• 1/2 cup almond milk • 2 teaspoons vegan butter • 1/2 cup leeks, shaved • 1/2 cup Brussels sprouts, shaved • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Warm one can of Amy’s Organic Lentil Vegetable Soup with sprouted lentils in a saucepan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. In a separate pan, mash potatoes with almond milk and vegan butter, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté leeks and Brussels sprouts in olive oil until slightly crispy, seasoning with salt and pepper. Layer soup mixture at the bottom of a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, and finish with sautéed leeks and Brussels sprouts. Bake for 5-7 minutes and serve immediately. Amy’s Kitchen offers a wide array of holiday recipes to help you create a delicious, inclusive and memorable celebration. Find more holiday-inspired dishes and ideas at: amys.com/eatingwell/recipes. While accommodating dietary restrictions and lifestyles can seem tricky, easy tweaks on classic recipes means you can host your holiday feast without sacrificing taste and tradition.
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‘A Different World’ comes to Kean University Kean University welcomed cast members of the iconic TV show A Different World to a President’s Distinguished Lecture Series event on Thursday for a discussion of how college life and culture has changed since the sitcom began 35 years ago.
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N an auditorium packed with Kean students, alumni and others, cast members Darryl M. Bell, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison and Cree Summer offered insight and shared memories from the show set in the fictitious Hillman College. “Look at the past to inform our future – that is the premise,” said Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., who introduced the actors to the enthusiastic crowd. “We have similar issues on campus. We have protests. We have Black lives that matter. Is it a different world 35 years later?” A Different World ran from 1987 to 1993, depicting students at a fictitious historically Black college and taking on issues such as racism, AIDS, apartheid and date rape. It inspired many fans to go to college. “Not a day goes by that someone doesn't come up to us and say, ‘I went to college because I watched A Different World,’” said Bell, who played character Ron Johnson. The stage for the event was set like a giant living room – with comfy chairs for the speakers, and framed photos from the show displayed on tables. Moderator Chantonette Lyles, acting director of the Office of Accessibility Services at Kean, and David Jefferson Jr., Ed.D., coordinator of clergy communications and faith-based initiatives, Office of Government Affairs and Community Partnerships, led the discussion. The focus was the relevance of the show then and now. “I feel a lot has changed, but we’re still fighting apartheid. Women are still fighting for the right to our own bodies. There’s
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Lynwood seniors receive on-the-spot admissions college resource event
more representation needed in film and TV,” said Summer, who played Winifred “Freddie” Brooks. “We are facing the same problems they were facing.” Guy, who portrayed lead character Whitley Gilbert, and other cast members noted there have been societal changes since the show aired. “I see more Black representation and gay people on TV than I ever thought I’d see,” Guy said. “We can’t say, since we’ve seen a Black president, that things haven’t changed,” added Bell. “But there’s still work to be done.” The Distinguished Lecture also offered fun and nostalgia, as cast members reminisced – including about who was dating who in real life – and the crowd enjoyed watching both the original opening credits, and a Kean-produced version featuring Kean students. Many in the crowd said they enjoy A Different World now in reruns and on streaming services. “I still watch it,” said Kean alumna Tami Rucker-Gage ’93, who drove from her home in Connecticut to attend. “I just knew I wanted to be here. I thought it was amazing.” Jaylen Wright, a Kean graduate student from Union who is studying school counseling with LPC qualification, asked the cast a question.
“I grew up watching the characters ever since I was little, thanks to my mom. It was a part of my childhood," Wright said later. “I was so blessed to have this opportunity to be able to ask them a question. They are the reason I decided to go to college.” Kean alumni Keral Cooper ’98, and his wife Marisa ’97, of Edison, said the show gave them a peek into what college life could be like. “Like so many people here, we grew up on the show,” Keral Cooper said. “It was great to hear the actors’ perspectives on issues today, related to the show.” One of the actors also gained perspective on college from A Different World. Hardison, who played Dwayne Wayne, did not attend college, explaining, “I went to college on television.” “I wasn’t trying to change the world. But it turned out to be something that, 35 years later, people are still talking about and learning from,” he said. He praised Kean’s commitment to its diverse student population and students who are the first in their families to go to college. “Thank God for this school that reaches out to those like me, who had no ambition or desire to to go any further with education because I didn't think it was for me,” he said. “You are providing an unbelievable service to the community.”
Over three dozen graduating seniors from Firebaugh and Lynwood high schools earned on-the-spot college admissions from Whittier College during a multi-day college resource event, boosting their confidence and motivating them to finish their high school journeys strong. Lynwood Unified partnered with Whittier College and Destination YOUniversity Podcast to empower students to work one-onone with college representatives to determine their eligibility and learn about the programs and resources available to them as they enter college. More than 20 students from each school received same-day admission offers this month, just weeks ahead of the November 30 college application deadline. “This is important because students need to feel confident and can build confidence through this process,” said Destination YOUniversity founder Cynthia Colon, Ed.D. “The college admissions process should not be done alone, and we are happy to partner with Lynwood Unified to provide students another avenue to explore their college opportunities." Destination YOUniversity is a wellrenowned podcast, college essay bootcamp and dream college academy, where mentors, educators and college-bound students team up to ensure they find the perfect fit as they graduate and pursue their college and career goals. College and Career Center counselors will continue to support Lynwood Unified seniors with Cal State, UC and private university applications and college essays through the end of the month. Lynwood Unified students receive a wide range of tools and resources and inspiration as they prepare to embark on life after high school, including the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caravan, financial aid workshops, college and career fairs, and more.
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Many Black students can barely afford Cal State. Tuition hikes will only make it worse By Isaac Alferos With rising costs of housing, costs for food, budget shortfalls and COVID aid in the rearview mirror, the time has come for educational institutions to start looking for new ways to finance their operations. And no matter how predictable, it’s surprising to see that this time it’s the California State University system ready to ask students to pay up. Courtesy photo
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AL STATE has increased tuition only once in the last 11 years, which has cemented the system’s reputation as one of the state’s most desired options for baccalaureate programs. While the university budget faces a $1.5 billion gap, an annual tuition increase risks pushing out
more low-income students and widening equity gaps for Black students. Increases in tuition today will further threaten a growing population of students coming to Cal State. And though CSU remains the most affordable option for students looking for a four-year degree, it’s still too expensive. A 2022 report by Community En-
gagement for College Success Network noted that 40% of CSU students worry about affordability – by far their largest concern. Even though a large population of students receive grants and institutional aid to help lower costs, it’s still not enough, and this inflating cost of attendance is no doubt impacted by California’s over-
all affordability crisis. But it’s important to note that the basic needs crisis this creates throughout Cal State leaves many students unable to fully invest in their own education. A system-wide report found that 41% of students face food insecurity and 10% of students experience homelessness in any given year. Turning around to ask
students to pay more for their education when it is already leaving students struggling to feed and house themselves is simply a cruel jest. If that weren’t enough, being able to afford a degree exacerbates existing equity gaps that plague CSU. Reportedly, 76% of Black graduates within the system leave with debt n Tuition, see page 8
Another Turkey in the Oven Dr. James L. Snyder What would Thanksgiving be without a turkey? Thanksgiving is always my favorite time because the focus of Thanksgiving is food. Nobody loves food more than I do. I am always anxious for our Thanksgiving dinner to come. This year I had a bit of apprehension before Thanksgiving. The kitchen is just next to the living room, and I was in the living room taking a little snooze, and just as I was waking up, I heard from the kitchen, “I’m going to put that turkey in the oven today.” Cautiously, I got up and tiptoed out to the kitchen, and looking at my wife, I said, “Is there anything I can do to help you?” Looking at me suspiciously, she asked, “What did you have in mind?” “Anything,” I said, “that
Photo by Monstera Production/Pexels would help you getting our turkey ready for Thanksgiving.” Looking at me for a moment she burst out laughing. Then she said something that has troubled me to this very day. “You want one turkey to help another turkey?” Slowly, I went back into the living room and set up my chair to ponder what had just happened. I then heard from
the kitchen, “Yes, he said that.” Then, there was a burst of laughter. I wished I knew who she was talking to. I can’t recall all the times I got in trouble with The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage because I didn’t hear everything she said. She often tells me, “I know, my dear, you can hear but can’t listen.” Cautiously, as I took a bite of that turkey, I glanced over
at The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. I was trying to find out a clue as to what I heard on the telephone this past week. She was paying me no attention and just enjoying the family around the table. The next day, after it was all over and all the family had gone home, I sat in the living room relaxing and watching a little TV. On my mind was that turkey we had yesterday. Then, a thought just got a hold of me at that time. I thought that the center of our Thanksgiving dinner was the turkey. Everybody was talking about the turkey and how delicious it was. That got me thinking about my situation. If the Thanksgiving turkey is the center of our family get-together, perhaps when my wife refers to me as a turkey, it means I’m the center of our family. That never occurred to me before. I didn’t
want to test it with The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, I thought better. Sometimes, what you don’t hear can be a blessing. Thinking about this later that day I was reminded of what Jesus said. “If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given” (Mark 4:23-24). I have an obligation to listen to what I am hearing. This has a degree of obedience that is important in my Christian life. I will be held accountable to what I am hearing. That means it is important to hear everything. If I miss a word I could get the whole thing wrong which would have consequences in my life. Dr. James L. Snyder can be reached by email at jamessnyder51@gmail.com.
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Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden attended Artesia High School.
By Benjamin Verbrugge The Lakers run supreme in Los Angeles. The franchise has been a dominant force throughout the history of the NBA, making the Clippers an afterthought for much of the teams' existence. "Laker Land" has always viewed the Clippers as a little brother, and up to this point, hardcore fans have been unwilling to show support for the Los Angeles Clippers guard team that shares the same Russell Westbrook attended arena. school locally, playing
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T is time for the Los Angeles community to embrace the Clippers as one of their own. The team has made significant strides even since Steve Ballmer purchased the team in 2014, and the franchise is led by four superstar players who all grew up in the LA area. The newly acquired James
basketball at Leuzinger High School and at UCLA.
Harden attended Artesia High School in Lakewood. Russell Westbrook played for Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, Paul George graduated from Knight High School in Palmdale, and Kawhi Leonard starred for Martin Luther King High School in Riverside. "It's funny because you
As a prep star, Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard attended both Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley and Martin Luther King High School in Riverside before playing collegiately at San Diego State University. do feel like you are in Laker Land. I remember when I first got traded. We went to Universal, and we are walking around. All they were saying
Palmdale native Paul George attended high school at Knight High School. The Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward played his college ball at Fresno State. was congrats PG for coming to LA. You should be a Laker. Since then, it has been like 500 other times. When people see me out in public, oh, what up, Paul George? You should be a Laker. Why not go Clippers? We represent LA too," said Paul George on his podcast. "We can write
our own history, and that's why being with the Clippers was so intriguing. It has never been done, and we can write our history, and that can start with me being a part of that." Shortly after signing with the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard was shown on the Jumbotron at a Rams game. The fans in attendance welcomed the star forward back to Los Angeles with boos. Leonard and the rest of the stars on the Clippers are LA royalty who fail to receive the proper respect from the community they were raised in and now represent. "It's media. The Lakers are gonna get the attention. They have been winning championships for a long time, but like I was saying, it's just a media aspect. If we do win who knows how the coverage would change over. I don't feel like I am focused on that. I just wanna win," said Leonard back when he was introduced to the team in 2019. "If we go to the n Clippers, see page 8
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compared to 46% for their white peers. When we add this to the reports of Cal State obscuring Black student data to hide the reality that Black graduation rates have maintained a 20% gap below white students over a 15-year span, why did this year’s Black Student Success report fail to reference affordability or transparent data in its recommendations? The reality is the system is already struggling to substantively support Black students, with Black student enrollment struggling to push past 4% system-wide. As graduation and retention rates maintain their respective gaps, it’s clear that a tuition increase will only place more obstacles in front of Black students. I have a deep love for Cal State. It’s not because of its structure or history or governance, but because of what CSU really is: extraordinary faculty, staff and students collectively committing to the just cause of building educational opportunities for communities where education historically failed. With this in mind, it’s hard to see the direction CSU is going as being aligned with the steps needed to rectify the existing crises, helping create affordable, equitable, quality education.Like many CSU students, I found myself outside the dated perspective of what a “traditional” student is. And though I am fortunate to come from a family of proud Black Cal State grads, I’m scared I could be the last in my family to call CSU home. This article was originally published on the Cal Matters website. Cal Matters is an editorial partner of The Bulletin newspaper.
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championship and win and don't get any coverage, that's fine." As the stars of the Lakers, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are treated as kings in this city despite being from Akron and Chicago. Meanwhile, the hometown's future Hall of Famers that play in the same city are seen as the enemy rather than being accepted with open arms. It is not like they play for the Celtics. "We were those kids looking up to guys like Paul Pierce (Inglewood) and Baron Davis (Santa Monica). Those guys are O.G.s that had very successful careers, and we have an opportunity, and I think we have been doing a good job thus far, but we have an even better opportunity to do it and show them, whether it's in the community or on the court," said Harden when he was traded to the Clippers on Halloween. "That is definitely a story that we will try to push, trying to help the community because they are next, and we know they are watching us." True Los Angeles sports fans should support the Clippers this year. Aspiring athletes in the community can use the Clipper stars as inspiration, just as Harden did before them on his journey to the NBA. Lakers fans need to put their differences aside and recognize how special it is to have a core of all LA native players hooping for their city. "Being a part of the community is a big part of it for me. Making sure that I continue to do things in our community builds support and shows that we have an impact and are able to continue to inspire people. Especially in Los Angeles, knowing that I am from here, that is important," said Westbrook on media day. Fans are understandably passionate about their teams, and it would only be right to show that same energy regarding local talent. The quartet of Clippers stars are valued leaders within the community and should be treated with love and respect in their hometown.
Wright and N.W.A. was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. On hand to celebrate the moment of the street
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renaming were local officials such as Sen. Steven Bradford, Assemblyman Mike Gipson, members of the Compton City
Council, Wright’s friends and family as well as other hip-hop artists, including Layzie Bone of Bones Thugs-N-Harmony.
involving sexual orientation bias increased 29% from 303 in 2021 to 391 in 2022. “Black people are disproportionately impacted by hate crimes in California, which is why the NAACP California/ Hawaii State Conference is proud to participate in the sixth annual United Against Hate Week,” said Rick L. Callender, President of the organization. “The NAACP California/Hawaii State Conference, in conjunction with our 57 branches across California, is dedicated and committed to eradicating hate within our state through community action,” Callender added. UAHW was formed by local government and community leaders in the Bay Area responding to rallies White Supremacist held in 2017. One of those rallies was held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park in Berkeley where the UAHW launch event took place. “We’re honored to stand with this coalition of organizers and leaders who are committed to pushing back against hate for the safety of all residents,” said Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission President Ilan Davidson. “Through community partnerships, organizing, and activism, we have created a unique, holistic program and an expanding system that is working to ensure peace and safety for all of our communities.”
A key component of the state’s anti-hate initiatives is CA vs Hate. In the first six months, hundreds of Californians have contacted the service to report hate crimes. “During United Against Hate Week, we encourage all Californians to take advantage of existing resources -- like California vs Hate -- to push for change from the ground up for all our communities. Whether it’s because of conflict abroad or here at home, it takes real strength to stand in solidarity in the face of bias and discrimination,” said CRD Acting Director Mary Wheat. Since its inception, UAHW has spread to over 200-plus communities. Faith-based groups, civil rights advocates and other community based and civil rights organizations across California organize events each year to commemorate it. “By supporting bills such as AB 449 (Ting), the CA vs Hate Hotline, and our collaborative efforts with the (California Department of Social Services') Stop the Hate grant, we will make a positive difference in the statistics we have seen persist for far too long,” Callender stated. This California Black Media report was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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At the event, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín welcomed UAHW stakeholders and mentioned how his city contributed to the creation of the initiative. “Berkeley is proud to have a founding role in United Against Hate Week,” said Arreguín. “Over the last few years, we have seen this event grow exponentially, yet there is still so much work to be done. Now more than ever, in the face of growing hate crimes, we must take a stand to bring our communities together against hatred.” Throughout UAHW, local government and community partners hosted dozens of anti-hate events across California -- from poetry slams to rallies, and more. In addition, the CRD announced the release of new statistics showing approximately 513 reports of hate to California vs Hate, the state’s telephone hotline anti-hate online resource in the first six months since its launch. Across the state, reported hate crimes have continued to rise in recent years, reaching their highest levels since 2001 — jumping more than 20% from 2021 to 2022. Reported hate crimes targeting Black people remain the most prevalent, increasing 27.1% from 513 in 2021 to 652 in 2022, while reported anti-Asian hate crime events decreased by 43.3% from 247 in 2021 to 140 in 2022. Reported hate crime events
COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EDDIE MARIE WALKER aka EDDIE M. WALKER aka EDDIE WALKER Case No. 23STPB12305 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EDDIE MARIE WALKER aka EDDIE M. WALKER aka EDDIE WALKER
LEGAL NOTICES
JAMES L LEESTMA ESQ SBN 207311 LAW OFFICE OF JAMES LAMBERT LEESTMA 7301 TOPANGA CYN BL STE 202 CANOGA PARK CA 91303 CN101597 WALKER Nov 15,22,29, 2023
terested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
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Petitioner: Lisa Everhart LISA EVERHART 1628 E 89TH ST LOS ANGELES CA 90002 CN101779 GRIFFIN Nov 15,22,29, 2023
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Daveyon Dearmon in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RITA GRIFFIN Case No. 23STPB12159
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Daveyon Dearmon be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RITA GRIFFIN
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 PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lisa Everhart in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 7, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner:
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lisa Everhart 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 Dec. 8, 2023 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 in-
SchId:91755 AdId:30866 CustId:65 -----------T.S. No. 23-65198 APN: 6154030-014 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: FRANCISCO ANTONIO HERNANDEZ AND NOEMI EVELIN HERNANDEZ HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTSDuly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 7/19/2007, as Instrument No. 20071709254, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:12/7/2023 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $265,677.21Note: 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 owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 12714- 12716 SOUTH MONA BLVDCOMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90222Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 6154-
030-014The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 266-7512 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-65198. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866) 266-7512, or visit this internet website www. elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2365198 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount
9 of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 11/9/2023 ZBS Law, LLP , as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450Irvine, CA 92606For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920For Sale Information: (866) 266-7512 www.elitepostandpub.com Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 38637 Pub Dates 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2023 SchId:91778 tId:108 ------------
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TS No.: CA-22-911784-NJ Order No.: 8774623 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 11/1/2023 is $740,039.41. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 27 subpart B, and by the Secretary's designation of
10 as Foreclosure Commissioner as indicated on the attached Foreclosure Commissioner Designation, notice is hereby given that on 12/12/2023 at 10:00 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Commonly known as: 1416 S PEARL AVE, COMPTON, CA 90221 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 $747,502.61 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 $74,750.26 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 $74,750.26 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier's check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant the winning bidder an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashier's check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure.
LEGAL NOTICES The Commissioner may, at the discretion of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the trustor(s) or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier's check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. To obtain a presale reinstatement all defaults must be cured prior to the scheduled sale, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner's attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary outofpocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. To obtain information 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. Tender of payment by certified or cashier's check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: Foreclosure Commissioner Nicole Jordan, Assistant Vice President on behalf of QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 (866) 645-7711 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 (866) 645-7711 For Sale Information: Sales Line: 916939-0772 Website: www.nationwideposting.com TS No.: CA-22911784-NJ A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the in-
dividual 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 11/2/2023 before me, Maroun Elias Khater a notary public, personally appeared Maria Cecilia De Jesus, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/ are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Maroun Elias Khater Commission No. 2446516 NOTARY PUBLIC California San Diego County My Comm. Expires 5/9/2027 IDSPub #0189394 11/15/2023 11/22/2023 11/29/2023 SchId:91785 tId:608 ------------
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALFREDO FIGUEROA VALDEZ AKA ALFREDO F. VALDEZ CASE NO. 23STPB12577 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ALFREDO FIGUEROA VALDEZ AKA ALFREDO F. VALDEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GABRIELA BRAVO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GABRIELA BRAVO 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: 12/19/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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.
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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 RENNEE R. DEHESA - SBN 249235, LESTER, SCHUCK, BECKER, DEHESA & HIRSCHBERG LLP 915 E. MAIN STREET, SUITE A SANTA PAULA CA 93060, Telephone (805) 525-7104 11/22, 11/29, 12/6/23 CNS-3758719# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:91945 tId:61 ------------
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 17-20260-SPCA Title No. 170297966-CAVOI A.P.N. 8568012-001 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late
charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Mirna Carrera, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 09/11/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2013949 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 01/08/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $737,223.98 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 11200 Bryant Road, El Monte, CA 91731 A.P.N.: 8568-012-001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the
COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 17-20260-SPCA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a "representative of all eligible tenant buyers" you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-2644010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1720260-SPCA to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as a "representative of all eligible tenant buyers" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 11/20/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Deandre Garland, Trustee Sales Representative A-4802568 11/29/2023, 12/06/2023, 12/13/2023 SchId:92020 tId:64 ------------
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EMILY FITZGERALD AKA EMILY D. FITZGERALD AKA EMILY DOSHIA BEETSCHEN CASE NO. 23STPB11164 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of EMILY FITZGERALD AKA EMILY D. FITZGERALD AKA EMILY DOSHIA BEETSCHEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has
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been filed by ENRIQUE BARRIOS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ENRIQUE BARRIOS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost 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 with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/18/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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 JOHN R. GOTTES - SBN 134317 6723 WASHINGTON AVENUE WHITTIER CA 90601-4309, Telephone (323) 564-4444 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/23
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 003068-CK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names of the Seller/Licensee are: R. SINGH & A. MULTANI, INC, 3601 CHERRY AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90807 The business is known as: CHERRY LIQUOR The names of the Buyer/Transferee are: CHERRY WINE & SPIRITS INC., 2650 VENTURA BLVD, SUITE 103, CAMARILLO, CA 93010 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE WITH ABC LICENSE together with the following described alcoholic beverage license(s): 21-639954 and are located at: 3601 CHERRY AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90807 The kind of license to be transferred is: OFFSALE GENERAL now issued for the premises located at: 3601 CHERRY AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90807 The anticipated date of sale/transfer is: DECEMBER 13, 2023 at the office of: HANA ESCROW, 3580 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1170, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: OCTOBER 23, 2023 R. SINGH & A. MULTANI, INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION CHERRY WINE & SPIRITS INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 1986579-PP LONG BEACH CALIFORNIAN 11/24/23 SchId:92077 tId:628 ------------
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DELORES COSTELLA WOOTEN AKA DELORES C. WOOTEN
CASE NO. 23STPB12893 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DELORES COSTELLA WOOTEN AKA DELORES C. WOOTEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHERI D. HODO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHERI D. HODO 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: 01/05/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner SIBYLLE GREBE - SBN 141553, LORENZO C. STOLLER - SBN
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 003077-CK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names of the Seller/Licensee are: HEANG TE, 9463 GARVEY AVE STE C, SOUNT EL MONTE, CA 91733 The business is known as: GARVEY MARKET & LIQUOR The names of the Buyer/Transferee are: GARVEY WINE & SPIRITS, INC., 5214 VIA PISA, NEWBURY PARK, CA 91320 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE WITH ABC LICENSE together with the following described alcoholic beverage license(s): 21-521205 and are located at: 9463 GARVEY AVE STE C, SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733 The kind of license to be transferred is: OFFSALE GENERAL now issued for the premises located at: 9463 GARVEY AVE STE C, SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733 The anticipated date of sale/transfer is: DECEMBER 27, 2023 at the office of: HANA ESCROW, 3580 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1170, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: OCTOBER 5, 2023 HEANG TE Seller/Licensee(s) GARVEY WINE & SPIRITS, INC., Buyer/ Transferee ORD-1993612 SOUTH EL MONTE BULLETIN 11/30/23 SchId:92126 tId:628
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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE COMES TO SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced the return of SoCal’s favorite holiday tradition – American Ballet Theatre’s captivating production of The Nutcracker coming to Segerstrom Hall stage with 12 performances from Dec. 8 -17, 2023.
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HIS year marks the eighth season that the Center has presented ABT’s The Nutcracker, Southern California’s grandest production of this beloved holiday ballet, featuring ABT’s international all-star cast and marking the first year of the production under new ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe, who was appointed in 2022. Co-presented by the Center and American Ballet Theatre with choreography by Alexei Ratmansky, The Nutcracker is the beloved holiday story based on The Nutcracker and the King of Mice written by E.T.A. Hoffmann and set to Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky’s magical score performed live by Pacific Symphony. American Ballet Theatre has produced several critically acclaimed productions of this family-friendly classic tale of Clara and the Nutcracker over the years. The Nutcracker, with its timeless music
Photos courtesy of Segerstrom Center for the Arts by Tchaikovsky and splendid costumes and scenery, is the perfect way to introduce children to ballet and inspire them to study dance and become a little Clara or Nutcracker Prince themselves. This production, with choreography by Alexei Ratmansky, scenery and costumes by Tony Award® winner Richard Hudson (Disney’s The Lion King), and lighting by Tony Award® winner Jennifer Tipton, received its World Premiere in 2010. The Los Angeles Times said, “Choreographer Alexei Ratmansky has made his own Christmas miracle: a joyful Nutcracker ballet that is ravishing and clever enough to inspire multiple viewings … in ‘Waltz of the Flowers,’ Busby Berkeley-esque waves of complex human patterns make this waltz one of the most astounding and beautiful you’ll ever see … in all its wondrousness, an unreserved classic.” The Orange County Register
said, “A visual tour de force … a Nutcracker without parallel … Ratmansky is an undisputed master; few choreographers combine his qualities of invention, wit, pacing, and theatricality … Ratmansky has created a work that celebrates the wonder and transformative power of live performance.” The New York Times said, “Mr. Ratmansky here is an enchanting storyteller, but his is among the most original, fascinating for children and adults alike. A production like no other, made with complete theatrical authority from first to last.” The American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at the Center offers students unrivaled performing opportunities, master classes, lectures by visiting artists, and the highest quality of classical ballet training through the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum.
Forty students are featured annually in ABT’s production of The Nutcracker; and students have performed alongside ABT dancers in the World Premiere productions of The Sleeping Beauty (2015), Whipped Cream (2017), and the West Coast premiere of ABT’s Harlequinade (2019). Tickets start at $29 and are available for purchase online at scfta. org, in person at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, and by phone at (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket discounts of 10 or more, call the Group Services offices at (714)755-0236. Sweet Seats Info A limited number of exclusive Sweet Seats are available for the weekend performances of The Nutcracker. Along with prime Orchestra seating, this ticket also comes with a Segerstrom Center keepsake ornament, The Nutcracker collectible poster, and a delicious holiday cookie – all in a Segerstrom Center tote bag!