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Beyond Diagnosis: My Breast Cancer Journey By Cynthia Wood
WHO DIED ON DUTY HONORED DURING STATE MEMORIAL
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media The California Fire Foundation hosted its 2023 Annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony and Procession Ceremony on Oct. 14 at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Sacramento.
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Compton native Cynthia Wood talks about her journey as a breast cancer survivor.
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OV. Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond attended the event organized to honor 35 firefighters who died in the line of duty. Among the honorees was Ronald Yale Wiley, an African American Deputy Fire Marshal Wiley from Richmond who died on duty in 2007. The state formally presented a U.S. flag to each of the families of those whose names are being added to the Fighter’s Memorial Wall in Capitol Park on the east side of the State Capitol. “We’re recognizing and celebrat-
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The family of Ronald Yale Wiley visits the California Firefighters Memorial Wall to trace his name engraved on monument. Wiley, who died in the line of duty on in 2007, was a Deputy Marshall for Richmond's Fire Department. Oct. 14, 2023. ing the life and times of people who tried to make the world a little bit gentler,” Newsom said of the fallen. “They stood tall because they bent down on one knee to help lift other people up. People that came from
every conceivable walk of life, political background, and different generations. The 35, we memorialize here today -- all with a singular love, and that is a love for public service.” n Fire, see page 8
In 2020, at 29, I faced a li fe-altering moment: a breast cancer diagnosis. This revela tion, amid a p and e m i c ' s isolation, felt like the ground dropped beneath me, and suddenly, I faced the toughest chal-
lenge of my life. The diagnosis sent me into an endless spiral of emotions and questions — “How will I look without my hair?” “Will I lose my breast?” “What if I don't make it?” Sitting in my office alone that day, I dreaded what was to come next. Sharing the news with my family was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Seeing the concern in their eyes reflected my own inner struggles. My father's tears, recalling the loss of his sister to the same disease, were especially heart-wrenching. As I navigated the early days of Stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer, I was surrounded by a team of medical professionals, each adding a piece of the puzzle to plan the best course of action. n Cancer, see page 8
L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón launches Latine Advisory Board Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has established the office’s first-ever Latine Advisory Board, one of several advisory boards he formed that opens dialogue toward a more inclusive, collaborative, stronger and trusting, relationship with communities countywide aimed at justice for all. “Nearly half of L.A. County’s di-
verse population is Latine,” Gascón said. “As a Latino growing up in Los Angeles, I know from firsthand experience that Latine people see some of the most disproportionate impacts of the criminal justice system, both in receiving disproportionate sentencing and being victimized by those looking to cause others harm. “During the ongoing celebra-
tion of Hispanic Heritage Month, I take great pride in announcing the establishment of our Latine Advisory Board. This board will serve as a vital link between LADA and our Latine community, working diligently to ensure that Latine voices remain consistently heard, and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion in the policies and practices
of my office.” The District Attorney introduced founding members of his Latine Advisory Board on Wednesday, further fulfilling his commitment to bringing the community’s voices to the table and ensuring transparency and accountability on the part of the office. n Board, see page 9
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LA reentry program shown to reduce crime A recent third-party evaluative report on the Reentry Intensive Case Management Services (RICMS) program in Los Angeles County demonstrated a significant reduction in recidivism for program participants. The differences observed in arrests and incarceration are greater in both magnitude and statistical significance than most recidivism effects recorded in the literature for comparable reentry programs. “The resources, dignity, and community that reentry services provide are paramount to reducing recidivism rates, setting people up for success, and making our communities safer,” said Susan Burton, founder of A New Way of Life (ANWOL). “This evaluation supports what I have always taught: empowering individuals to become contributing members of society breaks the cycle and harm of incarceration.” The RICMS program was based on the premise that coordinating reentry services and connecting participants to individuals with similar lived experiences could lead to improved health and well-being outcomes, and reduce criminal legal system contact for participants. The county-wide program partners with 24 community-based service providers, including A New Way of Life, and uses Proposition 47 funding that otherwise would have been spent on unnecessary incarceration. “The study on RICMS’ impact proves that community-based services improve public safety,” said Vanessa Martin, director of Reentry for Los Angeles County’s Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD). “This program is not only transformative, but The resources, dignity, translatable across the and community that state of California and reentry services provide the country.” According to the are paramount to study, RICMS program reducing recidivism participants were less rates, setting people up likely to experience an for success, and making arrest, be incarcerated, our communities safer, have a new conviction, or have a probation revocation than the comparison group. Importantly, a meta-analysis of 53 studies on reentry programs found that, on average, reentry programs reduce recidivism by 6 percent, compared with a 17 percent difference seen in the RICMS program. “This program gave me an opportunity to chart a new course, but above all it gave me hope,” said Melanie Robledo, a RICMS program participant and now a housing project manager at the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) where she connects participants to housing resources and builds partnerships with local programs, businesses and CBOs. “I’m grateful to Susan and the organizations and individuals that have given me a second chance and a new lease on life.” Melanie was welcomed into ANWOL’s RICMS program in June 2021, and was connected to her Community Health Worker. This Community Health Worker coordinated Melanie’s access to services, which included housing through ANWOL, and supported her as she quickly transitioned to independent housing. In Oct 2022, Melanie secured permanent housing. During her time at ANWOL, Melanie engaged in transitional work with CEO. After 30 days working there, Melanie was offered a full-time position as a client support staff member with Turning Point.
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Man charged with rape, robbery of two women in Koreatown Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that Matthew Scott Reyes has been charged with the rape and robbery of two women in the Koreatown area.
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THE abhorrent acts of sexual assault against these women are deeply disturbing and reprehensible crimes that will not be tolerated in our community,” District Attorney Gascón said. “We believe there are more victims who have been targeted and assaulted by this individual. Far too often, survivors are afraid to come forward for fear of retaliation, but please be assured that my office stands with you and is here to provide you with trauma-informed victim services, and to work diligently to hold Mr. Reyes accountable for his alleged heinous actions.” Matthew Scott Reyes (dob 12/14/84) is charged in case BA518345 with two counts of forcible oral copulation, two counts of forcible rape, and two counts of second-degree robbery.
Reyes pled not guilty to all counts at an arraignment on October 6. A preliminary hearing setting is scheduled October 19 in Dept. 35 at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. On September 28, the first victim was in the area of Western Avenue and 1st Street when she allegedly met with Reyes and entered his vehicle. As they drove around, he pulled out a gun and threatened to kill her if she did not comply with his demands. Reyes allegedly proceeded to sexually assault and rob her before she fled. On October 3, a second victim came forward stating that about a month prior, she was in the area of Western Avenue and
2nd Street where she was allegedly approached by Reyes and entered into his car. He then allegedly drove away, stopped in a secluded area, pointed a gun at the victim, and sexually assaulted and robbed her. Reyes is being held on a $1,500,000 bail. This case was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department, Operations-West Bureau, Special Assault Section. If you are a survivor in need of victim services, please contact LADA’s Bureau of Victim Services at 1-800380-3811. Anyone with information that could lead to the identification of additional victims or witnesses to contact LAPD’s Operations-West Bureau, Special Assault Section, at (213) 473-0447. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.
Judge grants Mark Ridley-Thomas’ request to remain free while appealing sentence On Oct. 6, US District Judge Dale Fischer approved former L.A. Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas’ request to remain free while he appeals his conviction in front of the 9th Circuit of Appeals. Mark Ridley-Thomas filed the motion on Oct. 2. The veteran Los Angeles politician was found guilty of seven felony counts, including conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, honest services
mail fraud in a quid pro quo scheme in which his son received substantial benefits from the University of Southern California (USC). On Aug. 28, he was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in federal prison. Sen. Laphonza Butler (DCA) before her appointment wrote a letter on the behalf of Ridley-Thomas, asking for the judge for leniency in the sentencing of her “friend, mentor
and community leader.” “As you make your consideration for the next phase of this process, I only ask that you consider the totality of who and what Mr. Ridley-Thomas has been, the work he has done, and the leadership he showed so many of us in times of difficulty,” Butler wrote in a letter dated May 25, 2023. This article appears courtesy of California Black Media .
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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: CHEMISTRY 101
Are You a Medicare Rookie? Pros Can Help You Find Right Plan (StatePoint) Roughly 4.4 million Americans will reach the age of 65 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While age is just a number in some respects, this particular birthday marks the time when Americans become eligible for the federal Medicare health insurance program. And if you’ll be hitting this milestone soon, you’re in good company, as athlete, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be doing the same.
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8. Fly in ____, or a reminder of the past 9. Hat-tipper's word 10. Highest point 11. Splints site 12. Assigned spot 15. Rids of obstuction 20. Period in history 22. Mouth piece 24. Designer's studio 25. *____-Mariotte Law 26. Dined at home 27. Late Princess of Wales 29. Defect 31. Two halves of two 32. Discussion intended to produce agreement 33. Galactic path 34. Demanding attention 36. Like a barred door 38. *Aurum, in English 42. Type of grave marker 45. It loves company? 49. PC "brain" 51. Limited in scope 54. Gelatin 56. Like one with high BMI 57. Artist's model, sometimes 58. Application utilizer 59. Keep it up? 60. TV classic "____ Make a Deal" 61. Jealous biblical brother 62. Fairy-tale opening 63. Less than average tide 66. *Sn, or stannum, on periodic table 68. Like dry humor
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I’VE been a rookie a few times in my life, but this time, I’m new to Medicare,” says Johnson. Medicare is the govern ment health insurance pro gram for Americans 65 and older, and those under 65 with certain disabilities, providing hospital coverage (Part A) and physician visits (Part B) to those who qualify. During this year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), which takes place between Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2023, rookies and pros alike can hone their health insurance selection game plan with a little coaching. That’s why Magic Johnson got these tips from Cigna Healthcare, which serves millions of Medicare customers nationwide: 1. Don’t delay. Medicare has a seven-month window around your 65th birthday called the Initial Enrollment Period. Enrolling outside this window could result in higher premiums on Medicare Part B for the rest of your life. However, if you’re still working, you
may be able to keep your current plan, depending on the size of your company, and switch to Medicare without penalty when you retire. If you’re not working and you’ve already filed for Social Security, you’ll be automatically enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B when you turn 65. 2. Know what’s covered. Medicare Parts A and B are sometimes called Original Medicare and cover hospital and physician expenses. To cover things like dental, vision, hearing and pharmacy, you may opt for a Medicare Advantage plan (also known as Part C), which covers everything that Medicare does and provides additional benefits, including, in many cases, prescription drugs (also known as Part D). Assessing your budget, health needs, doctor preferences and lifestyle will be important in making the best choice for you. 3. Read the fine print. Before signing up for a particular plan, make sure that your favorite health care providers are in its network. While you may be able to go out of network for care, be prepared to pay more if you do. You’ll also want to factor in all the associated costs of a given plan, including
monthly premiums, co-pays and deductibles, as well as the prices and rules around the prescription drugs you take. 4. Get help. Turn to re sources and platforms that can help ensure you understand the plan you’re enrolling in. Call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227) 24/7. TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048. Or, visit the Medicare Plan Finder website at Medicare. gov/plan-compare. For local assistance, refer to the State Health Insurance Assistance Program at www. shiptacenter.org. You can also contact individual Medicare plans, including Cigna at CignaMedicareInformation. com. 5. Use your benefits. For op ti mal health, make full use of your plan’s benefits. In particular, be sure to get the wellness checks and preventive screenings needed for your age and health status. If your plan offers extra perks, such as fitness or nutrition programs, take advantage of them. “If you find out that the plan you signed up for last year is not the right fit, lean into the experts about what works best for you and make changes during AEP to set yourself up for a winning year,” says Johnson.
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6 Things HBCU Students Can Do Now to Build Financial Health (StatePoint) Smart money management is key to thriving in life, especially in college; yet many students often come to this realization late. There are steps you can take now to give yourself an advantage as you continue the 2023-24 school year.
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1. Set a realistic budget. • Whether you have a parttime job, tap into financial aid, or have partial parental support during your college years, a budget will help you decide in advance how you should spend your money – and help discourage negative financial behaviors.
2. Commit to a monthly savings goal. • This is a habit that’s never too early to start! Setting a monthly savings goal during the college years – when student income varies, and tuition costs loom overhead
– is a crucial best practice. 3. Monitor spending. • You may think you know where your money goes each month, but the truth is, many people grossly underestimate their spending. Busy
4. Get financially engaged. • Students can keep their finances in shape by tapping into mobile and online interactive tools and resources available to them. Wells Fargo customers, for example, can access predictive banking, an artificial intelligence feature that provides insights into spending patterns and delivers prompts to save. 5. Know your credit score. • Your credit score plays a critical role in your ability to get a loan or credit card, and yet many students don’t
know their credit score. • Request a free copy of your credit report from each of three major credit reporting agencies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – once each year at AnnualCreditReport.com or call toll-free 1-877-3228228. • If you notice any errors, report them. 6. Commit to regular financial check-ins. • Once you have a budget, savings goals, and general financial plan in order, set aside time for regular financial check-ins with advisors at your campus money management office or bank. Getting into the habit of doing this early and often will promote responsible spending and savings n Students, see page 8
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O God of All Children By Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President Emerita, Children’s Defense Fund At a moment of unspeakable terror, horror, violence, and despair, Scripture and prayers are often the first words that rise. I offer again a prayer to the God of all children. O God of the children of Israel and Gaza Of Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala Of Syria, Nigeria, Liberia, Sudan, and South Africa Of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Myanmar Of Libya, Yemen, Nepal, and Kashmir Of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of Washington, D.C. and Detroit O God of the children of Ukraine Of all refugee children without a country to welcome them, at sea in flimsy boats, or struggling across steaming deserts to find safety, Help us to love and respect and protect and welcome them all. O God of Black and Brown and white children and those all mixed together Of children who are rich
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Help us to love and respect and protect and welcome them all. O God of the child prodigy and child prostitute, the child of rapture and the child
of rape Of runaway and thrown away and sexually trafficked children who struggle every day without a parent or place or friend or future Of LGBTQ children struggling to be who they are and children roaming across nations in search of a place called home, Help us to love and respect and protect and welcome them all. O God of children who can walk and talk and hear and see and sing and dance and jump and play and of children who wish they could but can’t Of children who are loved and unloved, wanted and unwanted, Help us to love and respect and protect and welcome them all. O God of incarcerated, beggar, beaten, abused, ne-
glected, and homeless children, Of AIDS, drug, violence, and hunger ravaged children, Of children who are emotionally and physically and mentally fragile and of children who rebel and ridicule, torment and taunt, Help us to love and respect and protect and welcome them all. O God of children of destiny and of children of despair, ravaged by wars of adults, Of disfigured, diseased, and dying children, Of children without hope for the future and of children with hope to spare and to share, Help us to love and respect and protect and welcome them all as we affirm the sacredness of every child in our own country and all across our shared world.
Where Did The Summer Go? Dr. James L. Snyder
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This past week started out as the best week of the whole year. At least, I thought so at the time. I finished my book manuscript and sent it to the publisher. I caught up with some other projects that were lagging. And I had time to balance my checkbook. What could be better than that? The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage came into my office and said, “Why are you smiling so much? Did you win the lottery?” “No, my dear, I’m just so excited that I’m all caught up with my projects. Now I’m
ready for summer to begin.” Then I laughed with a joyful laugh. “What you mean you’re ready for summer?” “Like I said, I’m all caught up and now I have the whole summer to really enjoy myself and have a little bit of fun.” Looking at me rather strangely, which is not unusual, she said, “You do know it’s October, don’t you?” I wish there was a way to freeze time for as long as you want to. If I have a project on a schedule, I could freeze time so that I can be caught up and then come back and unfreeze time. I sat back in my chair and thought a little bit. How can
I keep this from happening again? How can I keep time in hand? It was not that I missed that time; I was focused on some important things then. Sometimes, my priorities overtake what I should be doing. What bothers me is, what did I miss by missing the summer? Thinking back over that time, I realized I did not miss anything. In fact, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage is in charge of all our activities, and not one was missed. She has a wonderful way of keeping up a good schedule and balancing our time like nobody I know. n Summer Go, see page 8
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Pac-12 preseason pick USC men’s basketball as conference runner-up USC's men's basketball team was picked to finish second in the conference in the 2023-24 Pac12 preseason poll of league media, it was announced today (Oct. 11). The second-place ranking is USC's highest since also being selected second in the 2017-18 preseason poll.
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SC received 264 points in the poll, including four first-place votes, second only to Arizona which was predicted to finish first with 303 points and 18 first place votes. The remainder of the predicted finish for the Pac-12 teams is as follows: 3rd - UCLA (249, 4 firstplace votes), 4th - Oregon (228), 5th - Colorado (210), 6th - Arizona State (148), 7th - Utah (139), 8th - Stanford (131), 9th - Washington (108), 10th - Washington State (94), 11th - California (67) and 10th - Oregon State (42). The Trojans went 22-11 during the 2022-23 season, including a 14-6 record in Pac-12 play which tied for second in the con-
ference. USC also advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season. It was the Trojans' fourth consecutive 20-win season, a school record for back-to-back 20-win seasons. USC has won a combined 95 games the past four seasons, tied for the sixth-most among Power 6 conference teams. USC returns leading scorer and 202223 All-Pac-12 guard Boogie Ellis, as well as 202223 All-Pac-12 De-
fensive Team members Kobe Johnson and Joshua Morgan. It addition, it has added the No. 4 ranked recruiting class in the country which includes the consensus No. 1 overall player, guard Isaiah Collier, and graduate transfer DJ Rodman. Yesterday Ellis and Collier were named to the 2023-24 Pac-12 Preseason All-Conference First Team and Johnson was named to the Second Team. It marks the fifth consecutive season in which the Trojans have had at least one player named to the Pac-12 Preseason
All-Conference Team USC will open up its season playing Kansas State in a Hall of Fame Series game in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena on Nov. 6. That game will start at 7 p.m. and will be carried on TNT. USC will play its home opener on Nov. 9 vs. CSU Bakersfield at the Galen Center at 6 p.m. That game will air on the Pac12 Network. Fans can order tickets to any USC men's basketball home game by going to USCTrojans.com/tickets.
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USC guard Boogie Ellis (5) is expected to be a key returning player for the Trojans this college basketball season.
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UCLA’s women basketball picked for second in Pac-12 preseason poll The UCLA Bruins women’s basketball team was tapped to finish second in the Pac-12 Conference, according to voting by head coaches and members of the media. UCLA was tabbed to finish second in both polls, earning three firstplace votes and 109 points in the coaches selection and 10 first-place votes and 284 points from the Photo by Melinda Meijer media. Stanford finished UCLA guard Charisma Os- third in both polls, with borne (20) will be leading the 100 points in the coachBruins women’s basketball es and 283 in the media, team in action this season. In a and Colorado was picked preseason Pac-12 poll, Osborne to finish fourth with 90 and the Bruins are expected points in the coaches and to finish second in conference 220 in the media. Utah has been selected play. as the preseason favorites to win the 2023-24 Pac 12 Women’s Basketball regular-season title in separate votes by the Conference’s head coaches and 27 media members who cover the league. The Utes, who split the Pac-12 regular-season crown a season ago with Stanford, earned seven first-place votes and 116 total points in the coaches poll, and 12 first-place votes and 298 points in the media poll. Teams No.5 through No. 8 were also the same in both polls, with reigning Pac-12 Tournament Champion Washington State selected fifth and followed by USC, Arizona and Oregon. Washington was tabbed ninth in the coaches poll and 10th in the media selections, while Oregon State was selected 10th in the coaches and ninth in the media. California and Arizona State round out both polls in 11th and 12th, respectively. The Pac-12 sent a league record-tying seven teams to the 2023 NCAA Tournament, with three advancing to the Sweet 16 for the sixth time in the last seven NCAA Tournaments. The Pac-12 leads all conferences with six teams on espnW’s Way-Too-Early Top 25 heading into the 2023-24 season in No. 3 UCLA, No. 5 Utah, No. 16 Stanford, No. 18 USC, No. 22 Colorado and No. 25 Washington State. Ten All-Conference selections, four All-Defensive and five All-Freshman team honorees are set to return for the 2023-24 season, including reigning Player of the Year Alissa Pili (UTAH), Defensive Player of the Year Cameron Brink (STAN) and Freshman & Sixth Player of the Year Raegan Beers (OSU). A total of six women who played in the 2023 McDonald’s All-American game are slated to join the Pac-12 this upcoming season in Arizona’s Breya Cunningham and Jada Williams, Oregon’s Sofia Bell, Stanford’s Courtney Ogden, UCLA’s Amanda Muse and USC’s Judea “JuJu” Watkins. Pac-12 squads signed 20 student-athletes from the 2023 espnW HoopGurlz Top 100 who will be freshmen this fall, including three of the top 10 (No. 1 Watkins, USC; No. 8 Montaya Dew, ARIZ; and No. 10 Ogden, STAN).
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practices and lay the groundwork for future financial success. In addition to the steps listed above, there are many resources available that can help students with money management and building greater financial security over time. To access these resources, visit wellsfargo.com/financialhealth, or check out Our Money Matters, a free financial wellness hub supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation. To sign up, visit www. our-money-matters.org. “One of the key things I tell young people is ‘practice makes permanent’ – practicing good financial habits gives you a solid foundation, even as your circumstances change,” said BenJames Brown, a financial health program manager for the Wells Fargo Foundation.
My family was there, too, advocating on my behalf and asking the questions I couldn’t face in the beginning. Thankfully, my mom and best friend were able to come to those first few chemotherapy sessions, holding my hand, encouraging me, and loving me unconditionally. I refused to sit in sickness. I stayed active by continuing to work my 9-5, hitting the gym four to five times a week, cooking healthy, and turning my chemo sessions into a statement of defiance. I “showed up and showed out” by dressing up for every chemo session as a small way to reclaim my joy and dignity. My journey also required making a difficult choice, balancing the future of motherhood and the stark reality of reliving this ordeal. The decision to undergo a double mastectomy was not
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I lived through the summer and enjoyed each day of that summer time; it’s just that I was more focused on projects. I wanted to complete each project in good time. One of the great aspects of getting old is not remembering. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I don’t forget hardly anything; it’s just that many things I don’t remember. For example, on a Monday morning, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage will come to my office and say, “Do you remember you have a doctor’s appointment this afternoon?” In all truth, my not remembering is entirely the fault of The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. The simple fact is I don’t have to remember anything because she remembers everything, and I can depend upon her memory. I can use my memory for better things. In the morning, I get up, go to my office and prepare for the day, and if there are any appointments for that day, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage will remind me. So, why do I need to waste my time remembering things like that? In my thinking, a certain Bible verse came to mind. “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). I only have one shot at today, and I had better make the most of it. My best shot is to rejoice and be glad in it. This I plan to do. Dr. James L. Snyder can be reached by e-mail at: jamessnyder51@gmail.com.
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made lightly. Before starting chemotherapy, I had already stored my eggs, and even though I couldn’t experience the intimacy of breastfeeding a child, I chose my peace of mind rather than the risk of facing this illness again. Living through breast cancer once was enough for me. An unexpected idea took root through the beautiful struggle of physical pain, vulnerability, and embracing my scars. While I was lucky to have the support of my family and friends throughout my cancer journey, other young women who looked like me could be less fortunate. I founded R Fight, a non-profit organization that supports minority women under 40 who are dealing with the impact of breast cancer. Since 2020, we have provided resources, ed-
ucation, and a sense of community to dozens of cancer patients and their families. Today, cancer-free, I reflect on my journey with gratitude. Every challenge has shaped me, and I'm committed to helping others on their journeys. I cannot stress enough the importance of early detection and regular screenings. Organizations like Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) play a crucial role in breast health by offering services, including clinical breast exams, mammogram referrals, and patient education on breast self-awareness. To learn more about PPLA’s comprehensive range of affordable, high-quality health care and well-being services, visit https://www. plannedparenthood.org/health-center.
Carquinez Bridge on I-80. Wiley, 47, was 16 years into the profession when the incident happened, his son Dante Wiley told California Black Media (CBM). Dante Wiley, who is a Fire Inspector for Richmond’s Fire Department, attended the ceremony with his wife, children, uncle, and other family members. Ronald Wiley’s name is etched in stone alongside more than 1,500 California firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty since California became a state in 1850. “This was a powerful event,” the younger Wiley said of the ceremony. “I brought my three children out here with me so that they can have a better understanding of who my father was. It’s my first time here in 16 years. I have my lovely wife to thank for that. If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t be here.” Dante Wiley is a second-generation firefighter, and one of 20 Blacks among 97 firefighters in Richmond. He said his uncle also spent 30 years as a firefighter in Oakland. Nationwide, the number of Black professional and volunteer firefighters is relatively low. According to Data USA, in 2021, there were 324,149 firefighters in the United States. Of this figure, 4.38% were woman and 95.6% men. Black firefighters represented 7.4% and Hispanics made up 11.2% as compared to 82.2% of White firefighters. California has around 35,000 firefighters, Rice said at the ceremony. While the profession is desirable and has many benefits, in many jurisdictions, the workforce does not
reflect diversity of the communities they serve. During a 12-year stretch from 1993 to 2005, for example, The San Bernardino City Fire Department (SBCFD) did not hire any Black firefighters. Now, SBCFD, one of the oldest and largest fire departments in San Bernardino County, has hired a total of 19 Black firefighters, according to Factors Affecting the Hiring of Black Firefighters, a report by James M. Fratus. The late Jimmy Jews broke the color barrier when he became San Bernardino’s first Black firefighter in 1971. He was the city’s first Black cop before transferring to SBCFD. In the mid-2010s, the city of Los Angeles launched an investigation into allegations of nepotism, discrimination, and gender bias in its fire department. The city of Sacramento has been hit with lawsuits that allege various incidents of discrimination against Black firefighters between 2018 and 2022. Dante Wiley says the opportunities are there for the taking. He is actively involved in recruiting efforts. “I do believe representation matters and so does education,” Wiley said. “When I mean education, I mean outreach. I was fortunate because I saw it every day with my father and, before him, my uncle. A lot of people don’t have that exposure. One of my goals is to get out there and talk to people at high schools, junior colleges, or colleges. Is it for everybody? No. But there are different ways you can go out there and help people. For me, I just want to be a service for my community.”
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Nearly a thousand people attended the ceremony. The procession showcased firefighting apparatus and was marked by the presence of hundreds of active-duty firefighters from all over California, forming a “sea of blue.” Accompanying them were the Pipes and Drums of California Professional Firefighters, honor guards from dozens of fire departments, the families of fallen firefighters from across the state, and various state officials and guests. The ceremony commenced with a bagpiper playing at the Memorial Wall, a monument built in Sacramento in 2002 to honor the memory, sacrifice and bravery of firefighters who paid the ultimate price while keeping Californians safe. Called “Holding the Line,” the sculpture was created by artist Lawrence Noble and pays tribute to the profession’s spirit of teamwork, focus, and dedication, according to the State of California Capitol Museum. “When they were called to duty… they came through and they gave as much as anybody is expected to give for their community, their profession, their brothers and sisters, and their state,” said Brian K. Rice, President of California Professional Firefighters. “This ceremony is a tribute to that selfless dedication, and more than that, a tribute to the families that stood behind these men.” In 2007, Wiley, a Black firefighter honored at the ceremony, was returning to his office from a meeting in Vallejo when the city-owned vehicle he was driving crashed and burned after an accident on the
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“Thank you District Attorney George Gascón for this incredible opportunity to be of service to the Latine community of Los Angeles,” Franky Carrillo, LADA Latine Advisory Board member and LA County Probation Oversight Commissioner said. “As a Latino who brings with me a deeply personal experience with the justice system, I know that representation of Latine voices is long overdue for a county where Latinos comprise almost half of the population. It is such an honor to serve alongside my other founding members of the Latine Advisory Board as we embark on this public safety journey to ensure that our community is treated fairly and with dignity, for both victims and the accused.” The founding Latine Advisory Board members include: Yesenia Acosta is an attorney who focuses her practice within the area of immigration
law. She is the founding member of her firm, Mundo Legal. For several consecutive years, she has been recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as a top attorney and “Rising Star.” Yesenia makes time to volunteer and serves as the chair of the board of directors for the San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness. Adela Barajas has the passion and determination to bring change to South Los Angeles — what she calls the “Forgotten part of Greater Los Angeles.” In 2007, Adela’s sister-in-law Laura Sanchez-Barajas was brutally murdered, and Adela was committed to providing Laura’s children and family with a positive outlet to express their emotions. She founded Life After Uncivil Ruthless Acts or LAURA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for South Los Angeles residents. Franky Carrillo grew up
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BARBARA JEAN BUTLER Case No. 23STPB09155 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BARBARA JEAN BUTLER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ERIC D. BUTLER in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ERIC D. BUTLER 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 12/20/2023 at 8:30am in Department 5 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.
in Lynwood, Los Angeles, California. In 1991, at the age of 16, Franky was wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. Despite his wrongful conviction, Franky always believed that justice would prevail, and it did. In 2011, he was exonerated and released from prison. After his return home, Franky graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in sociology. He was appointed by the First Supervisorial District to serve as a Commissioner for the newly formed Probation Oversight Commission, serving as its inaugural Chair. Bruno Hernandez is a dedicated justice reform professional with a passion for transforming communities through advocacy, art and social change. With over 25 years of professional management experience, he has emerged as a prominent figure in the field. As executive director of the Be Creative Diversion Program/
STP Foundation, Bruno oversees the organization's mission to foster creativity, empowerment and social justice through various artistic platforms. Juana Lambert has served as the executive director for the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club since 2005, overseeing a $1.3 million budget. There, she leads efforts to provide exciting, motivating educational and recreational experiences to help young people succeed in life. She has worked in the nonprofit sector in Greater Los Angeles since 1990. Before her current post, Juana was director of the Leaders in Training teen program for 11 West Coast-based Boys and Girls Clubs. Paxcely Marquez serves as a partnership and volunteer coordinator for the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice. In this role, Paxcely coordinates the group’s domestic violence restraining order access and non-intimate partner sex-
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ERIC D. BUTLER P.O. BOX 4002 COMPTON, CA 90224 SchId:91264 AdId:30666 CustId:517 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RENE RAFAEL REAL Case No. 23STPB10316 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RENE RAFAEL REAL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Maria Cristina Martinez Leos in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Maria Cristina Martinez Leos 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 Oct. 24, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: PAUL HORN ESQ SBN 243227 PAUL HORN LAW GROUP PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703 CN100362 REAL Oct 4,11,18, 2023 SchId:91418 AdId:30730 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEVIE BRADLEY aka STEVEN BRADLEY and as STEVEN ALLEN BRADLEY Case No. 23STPB09375 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STEVIE BRADLEY aka STEVEN BRADLEY and as STEVEN ALLEN BRADLEY AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Danny Bradley and Lori Humphrey in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Danny Bradley and Lori Humphrey be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE AMENDED PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow
ual assault advocacy projects. She also coordinates for the pro bono program and leads the volunteer and partnership programs. Paxcely helped to develop and grow the group’s criminal justice advocacy work. Michael Anthony Mendoza is director of advocacy and a community organizer at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC). At 15, he was sentenced as an adult to 15 years-to-life in prison. While incarcerated, Michael turned his life around, and after his release began advocating to reform California’s juvenile and criminal justice systems. The state legislature has recognized Michael for his positive impact on the juvenile and criminal justice systems and reentry. Michael was appointed by President Biden as an expert practitioner for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention earlier this year.
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 amended petition will be held on Nov. 20, 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 interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inven-
10 tory 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: STACI TOJI ESQ SBN 299385 TOJI LAW APC 3655 TORRANCE BLVD STE 300 TORRANCE CA 90503 CN100649 BRADLEY Oct 4,11,18, 2023 SchId:91460 AdId:30747 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-23-956679-SH Order No.: 230156601-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/15/2007. 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 state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DAVID DILLARD AND TERRI DILLARD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 6/20/2007 as Instrument No. 20071481452 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/5/2023 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $179,292.93 The purported property address is: 810 W COMPTON BLVD UNIT #9, COMPTON, CA 90220 Assessor's Parcel No.: 6161-001-072 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
LEGAL NOTICES sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-956679-SH. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-956679-SH to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owneroccupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee's sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee's sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee's sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://
www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-956679-SH IDSPub #0188672 10/18/2023 10/25/2023 11/1/2023 SchId:91473 AdId:30755 CustId:608 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 23-00321-RMCA Title No. 8782464 A.P.N. 6141-020-008 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/23/2005. 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. 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: Inest Thacker, a married woman as her sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 12/06/2005 as Instrument No. 05 2974952 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 11/17/2023 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: $440,592.72 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1502 South Exmoor Avenue, Compton, CA 90220 A.P.N.: 6141-020-008 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
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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 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/ sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-00321-RMCA. 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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-00321-RMCA 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: 09/29/2023 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 Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4797824 10/05/2023, 10/12/2023, 10/19/2023 SchId:91478 AdId:30756 CustId:64 ------------
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 36145-KR (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: DL UNITED, INC., 3703 PECK ROAD, UNIT #E, EL MONTE, CA 91731 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 684 NORTH RODEO WAY, WALNUT, CA 91789 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: CAPITAL UNLIMITED LLC, 11448 ROCKFORD LANE, POMONA, CA 91766 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL AND FRANCHISE of that certain business located at: 3703 PECK ROAD, UNIT #E, EL MONTE, CA 91731 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SUBWAY #42049 (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is NOVEMBER 1, 2023 at the office of: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 19671 BEACH BLVD STE 103 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648, Escrow No. 36145-KR, Escrow Officer: KIT RHOADS (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above (9) The last date for filing claims is: OCTOBER 31, 2023. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. Dated: AUGUST 4, 2023 TRANSFEREES: CAPITAL UNLIMITED LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TRANSFERORS: DL UNITED, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION ORD-1929123 SOUTH EL MONTE BULLETIN 10/16/23 SchId:91545 AdId:30782 CustId:628 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIE JACK REELS CASE NO. 23STPB09620 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WILLIE JACK REELS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KEITH REELS AND STEVIE REELS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KEITH REELS AND STEVIE REELS 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
COMPTON BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 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: 11/16/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner DAVIS R. ZELLMER, ESQ SBN 291580 ZELLMER ESTATE PLANNING, APC 10900 LOS ALAMITOS BLVD., STE. 207 LOS ALAMITOS CA 90720 Telephone (562) 760-1630 10/18, 10/25, 11/1/23 CNS-3748630# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:91552 AdId:30785 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY LOU LANDEROS CASE NO. 23STPB11350 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARY LOU LANDEROS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JAMIE VALDEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JAMIE VALDEZ 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: 11/17/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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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 RODNEY GOULD, ESQ. - SBN 219234, LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY GOULD 14827 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 210 SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403, Telephone (818) 981-1760 BSC 224088 10/18, 10/25, 11/1/23 CNS-3748861# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:91556 AdId:30787 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 31673-PC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: GROUP SHALOSH, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 2023 E. 4TH STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90814 Doing Business as: THE HIPPEA All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: SAME The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: BIINSPIRE, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 1891 GOLDEN RAIN ROAD, APT 25C SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 The assets to be sold are described in general as: GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD INTEREST, FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT (PERSONAL PROPERTY) and are located at: 2023 E. 4TH STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90814 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: CITYWIDE ESCROW SERVICES, INC., 12501 SEAL BEACH BLVD., SUITE 130, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 and the anticipated sale date is NOVEMBER 3, 2023 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section
6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CITYWIDE ESCROW SERVICES, INC., 12501 SEAL BEACH BLVD., SUITE 130, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 and the last date for filing claims shall be NOVEMBER 2, 2023, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: BUYER: BIINSPIRE, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ORD-1932998 LONG BEACH CALIFORNIAN 10/18/23 SchId:91562 AdId:30789 CustId:628 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 23-01085-GMCA Title No. 2830348 A.P.N. 6153-021-001 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/14/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(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: Jose Mauricio Ceron Agreda, a single man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 10/18/2022 as Instrument No. 20220996672 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 11/30/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, Vineyard Ballroom, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $591,056.38 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 13803 S Vesta Ave, Compton, CA 90222 A.P.N.: 6153021-001 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 rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/ sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-01085-GMCA. 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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-01085-GMCA 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 topublic auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 10/13/2023 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 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernan-
11 dez, Trustee Sales Representative AFN4799288 10/19/2023, 10/26/2023, 11/02/2023 SchId:91563 AdId:30790 CustId:64 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY LOU LANDEROS CASE NO. 23STPB11350 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARY LOU LANDEROS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JAIME VALDEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JAIME VALDEZ 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: 11/17/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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 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 RODNEY GOULD, ESQ. - SBN 219234, LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY GOULD 14827 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 210 SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403, Telephone (818) 981-1760 BSC 224088 10/18, 10/25, 11/1/23 CNS-3748861# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:91566 AdId:30791 CustId:61
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moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one and being voted the greatest R&B group of all time by Billboard Magazine in 2017. The rest is history — how they met, the groundbreaking heights they hit, and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart as the United States fell into civil unrest. This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal is set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and so many more. After breaking house records at Berkeley Rep, The Elijah Ahmad Lewis, Jalen Harris, Michael Andreaus, Harrell Holmes Jr., E. Clayton Cornelious from Kennedy Center, CTG’s Ahthe National Touring Company of Ain’t Too Proud. Photo Credit: ©2023 Emilio Madrid. manson Theatre, and Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre, AIN'T TOO PROUD opened on Broadway in March 2019, where it continued to play to sold-out audiences and broke the Imperial Theatre’s box office record. The first national tour launched in December 2021 at the Kennedy Center in Washloway, and Andrew Volzer. Melvin Gray Jr., Quiana Onington D.C. Written by KenneCOSTA MESA, CA rae’l Holmes, Ryan M. Hunt, Featuring the Grammy® dy Prize-winning playwright | Segerstrom Center for Jeremy Kelsey, AJ Lockhart, winning songs and Tony® Dominique Morisseau, directthe Performing Arts Dwayne P. Mitchell, Devin winning moves, AIN’T TOO ed by two-time Tony Award® and the producers of Price, Brittny Smith, Amber PROUD is the electrifying new winner Des McAnuff, and the Broadway smash hit Mariah Talley, and Nazarria musical that follows The Temp- featuring the Tony Award winmusical AIN’T TOO Workman, who will be per- tations’ extraordinary journey ning choreography of Sergio PROUD – THE LIFE forming with current tour cast from the streets of Detroit to the Trujillo, this dazzling producmembers Brian C. Binion, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. tion now brings the untold stoAND TIMES OF THE Shayla Brielle G., Devin HolWith their signature dance ry of the legendary quintet to
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TEMPTATIONS, in its First National Tour, is playing at the Segerstrom Hall for two weeks, running until Oct. 29.
audiences across the country. The creative team also includes Tony Award nominee Robert Brill (scenic design), Tony Award winner Paul Tazewell (costume design), Tony Award winner Howell Binkley (lighting design), Tony Award winner Steve Canyon Kennedy (sound design), Drama Desk Award winner Peter Nigrini (projection design), Drama Desk Award winner Charles G. LaPointe (hair and wig design), Steve Rankin (fight direction), Brian Harlan Brooks (tour resident director), Edgar Godineaux (associate choreographer), John Miller (music coordinator), Molly Meg Legal (production supervisor), and Nicole Olson (production stage manager). Orchestrations are by Tony Award recipient Harold Wheeler, with music supervision and arrangements by Kenny Seymour. Casting is by Tara Rubin Casting, Merri Sugarman, C.S.A. The national tour of AIN’T TOO PROUD is produced by Ira Pittelman and Tom Hulce, in association with Stephen Gabriel, executive producer. General management and production management by Work Light Productions. The Grammy Award®nominated Ain’t Too Proud Original Broadway Cast Recording is available from Universal Records on CD, vinyl, and streaming. For more information, please visit: https:// ume.lnk.to/AintTooProudBroadwayCastPR
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TEPPING into the role of ‘Otis Williams’ will be original First National tour cast member, Michael Andreaus, and joining the tour from the Original Broadway Company is E. Clayton Cornelious as ‘Paul Williams.’ They join the current Classic Temptations Jalen Harris as ‘Eddie Kendricks,’ Harrell Holmes Jr. as ‘Melvin Franklin,’ and Elijah Ahmad Lewis as ‘David Ruffin’. The tour also welcomes new cast members, Derek Adams, Reggie Bromell, Felander,
Harrel Holmes Jr., Jalen Harris, Dwayne P. Mitchell, Michael Andreaus, E. Clayton Cornelious from the National Touring Company of Ain’t Too Proud. Photo Credit: © 2023 Emilio Madrid