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Soul Street Dance Company to Perform in Ojai See Around the Tri-Counties - Page 2A

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Oxnard High School Dedicates Softball Field to Daisy Tatum See Local - Page 15A

Pinkard Youth Institute Presents “A Heart for Youth”

Choosing a Doctor See Health - Page 3A

City National Bank Bulks Up EDC-VC Loan Fund See Business - Page 8A

From left to right: Dr. Iva Jeffreys, William N. Bradley, II, Shé Onakomaiya, Dr. Irene Pinkard, Andre Richards, Tylecia Gatlin and Geneva Renée

Newport Jazz Festival: at the Lobero Theatre See Local - Page 16A

Oxnard, CA -- It was almost 25 years ago that Dr. Irene and Bedford Pinkard of Pinkard Youth Institute decided to invite Oxnard students to Prairie View A&M University to watch a cousin graduate from the animal husbandry

program. The trip was the inspiration for the Black College Tours, which turns 25 years old this year.

“After the first trip, the students were so excited,” said Dr. Pinkard. “We knew we held a project that had to be expanded

and continued. The program, which began with a visit to one college over a weekend, now includes visits to three or more colleges and universities and has now developed into a unique educational program.” The group, includ-

ing one parent, six students and the Pinkards, flew to Houston, Texas. When the group returned, they explained how the experience had changed the way they viewed college and their educational options.

The six students who

attended the first tour were a part of the “A Heart for Youth” event sponsored by Pinkard Youth Institute. It was held to raise funds to partially fund the college tours, as well as a leadership academy at a local PINKARD, See page 14A

Camarillo, CA – The office of Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (R-Camarillo) will be hosting a free public forum on March 5th for individuals who wish to learn more about healthcare options available under Covered California.

This workshop is open to the public.

Representatives from Covered California, the United Way of Ventura County, Ventura County Public Health, and local

insurance agents will be available to help answer questions about the newly implemented healthcare programs, and to help people find an appropriate healthcare plan for themselves and their families.

The forum will be held at the Ventura County Community Foundation Nonprofit Center from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. The Ventura County Community Foundation Nonprofit

Center is located at 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., in Camarillo.

March 31st is the final day of open enrollment, the period of time in which many Californians can get federal premium assistance to reduce their costs. This federal premium assistance is only available through Covered California.

March 31st is also the last day you can buy insurance to be considered covered GORELL, See page 12A

Monterey County Dist. Atty. Dean Flippo, left, and Monterey County Sheriff Scott Miller answer questions about the case.

(Photo Credit: Vern Fisher) On Tuesday, February steal impounded cars be25, the King City acting longing mostly to Latino police chief, a former chief, immigrants, authorities said. other police employees and A police sergeant was a towing company owner allowed to keep one imwere arrested, on charges pounded vehicle for every connected to a scheme to KING, See page 12A

Assemblyman Jeff Gorell to Host King City police get arrested Covered California Healthcare Forum for towing scheme

Camarillo man accused of lewd acts with child See Lifestyle - Page 1B

Robert Randolph & The Family Band at the Canyon See Community Calendar Page 12B

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Around the Tri-Counties Your Words can Keep you Stuck in a Rut! Words to Live by

Dr. Lonnie G. McCowan, pastor of Miracle Center of Ventura

By Pastor Lonnie G. McCowan What keeps most people stuck are their own words and wrong thinking. As long as you believe you are missing something you will never be what you can be because deep down you will feel you can only be all you can be when that “thing” that you feel is missing shows up... and it won’t ever show up because it simple does not exist.

If you keep saying to yourself I need more of you name it, I need it: more time, money, energy, information, certainty, resources. Without these, we tell ourselves, we can’t do what

we want to do. This perception that there is something missing or we don’t have what we need to create what we want is the biggest source of unhappiness and dissatisfaction in the world today. It is also the greatest lie we tell ourselves. It causes us to dream about “becoming” something big, to hold out for doing that one big thing that is so big that we can’t see a way to do it, let alone get started.

We have fallen in love with the idea “becoming” more than “being” and that very belief keeps us stuck were we are. We are on an endless search for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, all the while not realizing that we are standing on the pot of gold…in fact we are the pot of GOLD! Many people travel their entire lives on this journey, believing they will find true happiness when they finally get somewhere when, in fact, they are lost right where they are.

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The reason people find themselves getting stuck is because they don’t think who they are is enough enough to drop that weight, get that promotion, build the ministry or close that next big business account and be financially independent,. This causes us to resist the way things are for the way we want them to be in the future.

Before you can create your future, you have to accept the way you are right now. You have everything you need right now!! Here is an analogy: People living in scarcity and struggle see the cup as half empty. People who are positive thinkers see the cup as half full.

People who understand their true connection to God see the cup as overflowing. But people who are living in the Flow and in Alignment know they ARE the cup. What’s keeping you from seeing yourself as “The Cup”?

You’re Words… The Bible WORDS, See page 12A

Soul Street Dance Company to Perform in Ojai

Performances To Grow On will present the acclaimed dance company, Soul Street Dance Company in “Breakin’ Backwards” on Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. at the Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Road, in Ojai. Reserved tickets are $20 for adults ($25 at the door), $18 for seniors (65+) and students ($23 at the door), and $10 for children ages 15 and under ($15 at the door). Tickets are available by phone at (805) 646-8907, online at www.ptgo.org. The performance is 90 minutes in length and appeals to audi-

Soul Street Dance Company ences of all ages.

They dance en pointe while semi-crouched in high-top sneakers! Catch the excitement of street dance as these energetic performers blend varied styles from Brazil’s capoiera to New York’s break dance and multicomponent forms of hiphop. Find out what happens when today’s diverse dance styles meet classical music by 17th century composer Antonio Vivaldi.

“Breakin’ Backwards” takes the audience on a dance journey across the decades with a variety of

By Joseph Miller If some passing satellite decided to train its electronic ear on Santa Barbara from February 20-22, it heard the city humming — literally. Santa Barbara hosted the 50th anniversary conference for the Western Division of the American Choral Directors Association (WDACDA), and teachers, conductors, composers, singers, and voice aficionados of all stripes descended on the coastal mecca by the hundreds to talk shop, show their wares, and get inspired — and humbled — by the knowledge and talents of their peers.

The anticipation was mounting like a crescendo, and every indication points to bright major sevenths in multiple octaves. After two years of planning, regiments of volunteers, assisted by the Santa Barbara County Arts Commis-

House Jacks sion and city funds, have the English early music managed to secure head- ensemble Alamire; the Haquarters at the Fess Parker vana-based men’s group DoubleTree Hotel, as well Camerata Vocal Sine Noas primo performance ven- mine de Cuba; and the pop ues like the Granada The- beat-box sensation House Jacks. atre and the Old Mission.

The ACDA Western Headliners included the L.A. Master Chorale in a Division Conference took tribute to composer/hon- place February 20-22. For oree Morten Lauridsen; info, visit acdawestern.org.

The Big Read is a cooperative effort of the City of Ventura Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Partnerships and the Ventura County Library. It is designed to encourage the community to read, discuss and participate in activities inspired by this year’s featured book, The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien.

In conjunction with this year’s Big Read event, the E. P. Foster Library is sponsoring a design challenge inspired by The Things They Carried.

The goal of the Art Tag Design Challenge will be to create a miniature work

of art on a shipping tag using Tim O’Brien’s book as a starting point. Images may reflect war and/or the consequences, aftermath, or results of war. You can use any medium as long as it is contained on the shipping tag. Blank shipping tags will be given to participants who register at the E. P. Foster Library.

Foster Library will have colored pencils available to use if you wish to create your tag inside the library.

The Art Tag Design Challenge will run March 3rd to March 28th. We hope this will invoke creativity and passion as we tap into our community.

dance styles and selections that includes Count Basie, Elvis Presley, The Temptations, Aerosmith to Michael Jackson, and more.

The company has toured the US, Canada, and Europe, leaving audiences in awe of their acrobatic skills and artistry and entertained by their humor.

The history of the company dates back to 1996, as a self-taught street crew competing for recognition in the Houston areas. They quickly caught the attention of the artistic director for Fly Dance Company.

DANCE, See page 12A

Major Choral Directors’ Conference Comes to Santa Barbara

Big Read Art Tag Design Challenge at E. P. Foster Library

The library encourages reading as well as artistic expression and we believe in an involved and thoughtful community.

To sign up, please visit the E. P. Foster Library to register and pick up your blank tag. For additional information about the Art Tag Design Challenge, contact the E. P. Foster Library at 805-648-2716.

E. P. Foster Library is located at 651 E. Main St. in Ventura. Hours of service are Monday – Thursday 10-8, Friday & Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 1-5.

The Ventura County Library is available 24/7 at www.vencolibrary.org.

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Choosing a Doctor

You and your doctor (primary care provider) share an important relationship. It is focused on your health. So, you need to choose a doctor you’re comfortable with.

The doctor should also fit your needs. Where do you begin?

List Your Priorities Before you start your search, think about what’s important to you in a doctor. Be sure to consider the

doctor’s office, too. Then, write down some questions. For example: What type of doctor is he or she? What is his or her focus?

If you have a preexisting medical issue, like diabetes, does that doctor have experience with your condition?

Does the doctor’s office accept your insurance?

Which hospital does the

doctor refer to?

Is the office near your home?

What are the office hours?

Is the doctor or staff nurse able to answer your questions over the phone?

Is e-mail an option?

Tap Friends and Neighbors One of the best ways to find a good doctor is by talking to people you trust. Ask your family and friends which doctor they see. Find out what they like about their doctor. If you are new to an area, you can call a hospital or medical school for referrals.

Make a list of the doctors you would like to see.

Ask Lots of Questions Call the doctor’s office first on your list. Ask to speak with a nurse or the office manager. Find out if the doctor meets your needs. Then see if he or she is accepting new patients. It’s always wise to call your insurance company directly to verify coverage for a particular doctor.

Meet Face-to-Face Schedule an initial visit with the doctor. Then, ask yourself the following questions. Did the doctor: Spend enough time with me?

Make me feel comfortable?

Answer my questions?

Explain things so I could understand?

Remember, you and your doctor are a team.

Take the time to make sure you have the right partner.

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Your Feet Tell the Story

By Valecia Weeks Special to the NNPA from the Houston Forward-Times IF YOUR FEET COULD TALK…. what would they say? Would they say, “I feel nice and pretty after that relaxing pedicure.” Would they say, “Please put some socks on me so I can avoid calloused heels.” Or would they say, “Let me tell you just how unhealthy your entire body is”? Ladies, isn’t it a nice feeling to be able to go to the salon and have your feet pampered – Nails done, feet scrubbed…the works. With the information that I am about to give you, ladies I think you will agree with me that those feet deserve any pampering that we may give them.

Have you ever thought of other ways your feet can be beneficial? If you

ever want to take a quick glimpse at your health, take a sneak peek at your feet 1. Red flag: Toenails with slightly sunken, spoon-shaped indentations could indicate anemia.

Internal bleeding such as ulcers or heavy menstrual cycles can cause anemia.

2. Red flag: Frequent foot cramping (charley horses) could mean that your diet may lack sufficient calcium, potassium, or magnesium. Pregnant women in the third trimester are especially vulnerable thanks to reduced circulation to the feet.

3. Red flag: A sore that won’t heal on the bottom of the foot can be a sign of diabetes. Elevated blood glucose levels lead to nerve damage in the feet — which means that minor

scrapes, cuts, or irritations caused by pressure or friction often go unnoticed.

This problem overlooked can lead to ulcers or possible amputation.

4. Red flag: Cold feet may be nothing — or it may indicate a thyroid issue. Women over 40 who have cold feet often have an under functioning thyroid, the gland that regulates temperature and metabolism 5. Red flag: Numbness in both feet can indicate damage to the peripheral nervous system. This is the body’s way of transmitting information from the brain and spinal cord to the entire rest of the body.

6. Red flag: Dry, flaky skin You don’t have to be a jock to contract athlete’s foot, a fungal infection that FEET, See page 12A

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Sports News Report Details Vile Behavior of Marcus Smart can Learn from Fan Incident Dolphins Players

Metta World Peace:

By Cliff Brunt Knicks forward Metta World Peace believes Marcus Smart can learn from the fallout that will come after Smart shoved a fan during Oklahoma State's game at Texas Tech.

If anyone would know, it's the player formerly known as Ron Artest.

In 2004, Artest infamously ran into the stands and attacked a Detroit Pistons fan who he thought threw a beer on him. Artest was suspended for 73 regular-season games and the playoffs before being traded the next season.

Late in the game at Lubbock, Texas, Smart confronted Jeff Orr after the Texas Tech super fan appeared to say something to the All-American guard.

Smart shoved him with two hands, and teammates quickly pulled Smart away as he pointed back in Orr's direction. Smart was issued a technical foul and did not play the final seconds of the game.

No decision on a punishment for Smart has been made by the Big 12 or Oklahoma State.

Texas Tech is still investigating, trying to speak with people who were in the area around Smart and Orr when the altercation occurred.

Metta World Peace "We are conducting a very thorough investigation, trying to collect everything we can," Texas Tech spokesman Blayne Beal said. "We are in conversations with Mr. Orr." There are no fan-behavior guidelines printed on Texas Tech basketball tickets, Beal said, but the school follows the Big 12's sportsmanship policy. Before each game the public address announcer reads a few sentences about sportsmanship that includes that inappropriate fan behavior will not be tolerated.

World Peace said Smart -- who is projected to be a high NBA draft pick -might benefit from learning how to deal with obnoxious fans at age 19, before he becomes a pro and millions of dollars are on the line.

"Just in general, I heard

By Brian Mahoney NEW ORLEANS — Carmelo Anthony said he knows "for a fact" the Knicks won't trade him, and said he would be open to staying in New York for

less than a maximum contract.

Anthony has said he plans to become a free agent this summer. Anthony ruled out any chance the Knicks would move

Marcus Smart the kid is pretty good and a potential pro," World Peace said. "So those types of challenges on the court when you're playing and fans are rooting against you -- that was a great lesson learned, so that hopefully when he does become a pro, he'll be able to kind of withstand the fans that are rooting against him on the road."

World Peace also said Smart needs to learn to control his energy.

"I think that emotion and that fire could be directed towards winning on the court instead of directed other ways," he said.

World Peace said more guidelines should be in place for college fans because college players don’t get paid. He said fans should have more leeway at NBA games.

Carmelo Opens Up About Future

Carmelo Anthony him to avoid the possibility they could lose him for nothing in July.

"I know for a fact I'm not being traded," Anthony said at the NBA's All-Star weekend. "There's two things: I know for a fact I'm not being traded and I'm not going in there and saying I want to be traded."

New York can pay him around $30 million more than any team, but Anthony said he wouldn't insist on making the Knicks do it.

"As far as the money, it don't really matter to me. If I go somewhere else I get paid, if I stay in New York I get paid," Anthony said.

"So as far as the money goes, that's not my concern. My concern is being able to compete on a high level, at a championship level coming at this last stretch of my career."

The Knicks aren't doing it now. They are 20-32, one of the league's biggest disappointments after winning the Atlantic Division last season, and are wasting a strong season by Anthony that has him ranked second in the league with 27.3 points per game while also averaging 8.6 rebounds.

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito, along with two other lineman, bullied teammate Jonathan Martin, according to a report released by lawyer Ted Wells following an investigation into the matter ordered by the NFL. The report released on Friday concluded that Incognito, along with linemen John Jerry and Mike Pouncey, "engaged in a pattern of harassment directed at not only Martin, but also another young Dolphins offensive lineman, whom we refer to as Player A for confidentiality reasons, and a member of the training staff, whom we refer to as the Assistant Trainer." The harassment detailed in the report included racial and homophobic insults along with taunts about Martin and his family members.

A second-year player, Martin abruptly left the

Jonathan Martin team in October and sought treatment for emotional distress reportedly relating to mistreatment by his teammates. Incognito, who will become an unrestricted free agent in March, was suspended by the Dolphins in November and missed the final eight games of the regular season.

In an interview with Jay Glazer of FOX Sports conducted that same month,

Charles Barkley:

Incognito admitted to using obscene language in communications with Martin but insisted the players had been friends. In a series of tweets two days before Wells released his report, Incognito lashed out at Martin, claiming "the truth is going to bury you." Contrary to Incognito's tweets, Wells' report clearly rejected the notion that Martin fabricated his claims.

The Report rejects any suggestion that Martin manufactured claims of abuse after the fact to cover up an impetuous decision to leave the team. Contemporaneous text messages that Martin sent to his parents and others months before he left the Dolphins -- which have never before been made public -- corroborate his account that the persistent harassment by his teammates caused him significant emotional distress.

'Public at Large is More Homophobic than Guys in the Locker Room'

Charles Barkley doesn't think an openly gay basketball player would have any problem being accepted by his teammates. He thinks the bigger problem facing an out player would be being accepted by the general public.

"I think that they're going to be safe with their teammates. I think the public at large is more homophobic than guys in the locker room," Barkley told CNN's Wolf Blitzer when asked how an openly gay NBA player would be received by his teammates.

"If you go back and look at that Michael Sam interview, he told his team over the summer. He never had an issue and none of those players outed him on Insta-

Charles Barkley gram or Twitter or all that other social crap."

The NBA Hall of Famer spoke with Blitzer a day after his interview with President Barack Obama aired on TNT. During the interview,

Obama praised former Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam for publicly coming out as gay a few months before the NFL draft.

Blitzer asked Barkley why he raised the issue of gay rights with Obama.

"Well I think it's important as a black man to always be inclusive. I'm always against any form of discrimination. I learned that from Bill Russell," Barkley said. "As a black player, we always want to be inclusive. And we've all played with gay players. Listen, we should not be discriminating against anybody. And I think it's an insult to gay people to think that they're going to be looking at their teammates in a sexual way."

Yasiel Puig the fences that surround the complex of fields at Camelback Ranch.

Koufax is enthused by the Dodgers' good mix of experience and youth. He was as excited as anyone by what he saw last year in rookie outfielder Yasiel Puig.

"It was crazy," Koufax said. "It was just fun to watch. This was exciting because the team was struggling. He came up and kind of ignited what eventually happened. It looked like in May that they were going to be having a really dismal year. He and a couple of other things turned it around."

Puig's confidence and aggressiveness sometimes led to mistakes in the field and on the base paths.

"He's so physically talented," he said. "Everybody makes the comparison to Bo Jackson. The Cardinals had a guy who played football and baseball, Brian Jordan. These guys are so strong and so fast. Big, strong and fast.

A combination you don't always see."

"If the showmanship doesn't involve a bad decision, it's fine. People love it. You have a great arm, you want to show it off. But I'd like to see him throw it to the right place all the time," Koufax said.

The 23-year-old Cuban hit .319 with 19 home runs and 42 RBIs in 104 games.

"He's young. The biggest thing is he's not played against competition as good as he is. So you're always able to have your physical ability make up for whatever else you do. He's learning. I'm sure it's going to happen. He has too much talent," Koufax said.

Sandy Koufax Likes What He Sees in Yasiel Puig, Dodgers

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Sandy Koufax wasn't wearing a Dodgers uniform when he walked around the practice fields Monday at the team's spring training camp.

"That's not my job," he said.

Even without the famed No. 32 on his back, players and fans alike knew who he was. At 78, the Hall of Famer is the face of Dodger tradition and represents what Clayton Kershaw, Yasiel Puig and their current Los Angeles teammates hope to achieve.

In his second year as a special adviser to team chairman Mark Walter, Koufax arrived at camp to work with the pitchers. He will also serve as a consultant throughout the season.

Koufax likes what he sees from a Dodgers club that reached the NL championship series last year before losing to the St. Louis Cardinals in six games.

"This is a great team if it stays healthy," he said after signing autographs for fans who lined up along

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News On Education Word-Finds

Find and circle the words in the puzzle. The words read forward, backwards, up, down and diagonally.

Reject Rejoice Replied Returned Satan Scorpions Sent Seventy Snakes Submit Trample Turned Wise Ask Bear Branch

Answers on page 12A

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, place a number into each box so that each row across, each column down, and each small 3 x 3 square with the larger diagram (there are 9 of these) will contain every number from 1 through 9. In other words, no number will appear more than once in any row, column, or smaller 3 x 3 square.

Working with the number already given as a guide complete each diagram with the missing numbers that will lead to the correct solution.

Answers on page 12A

Sudoku

New York, NY -- For the fourth straight year, the At the Well Young Women's Leadership Academy will be held on the campus of Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. The Academy is one of the only summer institutes for minority teen girls held on an Ivy League campus and the first to be held at Princeton University. The program is geared towards building leadership skills for minority girls entering the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grades of high school. This year's program is scheduled for July 27 - August 8, 2014 at The Friend Center, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544.

The Academy offers dynamic speakers, standardized test-taking strategies, math, critical reading courses, college essay writing classes, tutoring, interactive studies, group activities, and field trips. Each year, special guest speakers provide

Attendees of the 2012 At the Well Young Women’s Conference (Photo Credit: www.atthewellconferences.org) dynamic presentations. In the two weeks of learning, 2013, actor Jasmine Guy studying, and communing offered an unforgettable together helps the students address. Ms. Guy notes, to bond and experience the "It is very important for us Academy from an intimate to reach out to these young perspective. The curricugirls." Other noted speakers lum has been developed to have included Brandi and encourage critical thinkKarli Harvey along with ac- ing and problem-solving tor Brian White. skills along with increasThe Academy provides ing leadership confidence. on-campus housing at Speakers include business Princeton University that leaders, entrepreneurs, and allows the students to expe- Princeton University staff rience college life in an Ivy who teach select classes.

League setting. In addition, ACADEMY, See page 12A

By James Clingman Part I The recent New York Times article, “Hard Times at Howard,” written by Charlayne Hunter-Gault was indeed riveting. It conjured up memories of October 15, 2003, when I sat in a Winston-Salem, N.C sanctuary and listened as 40 Black church leaders and Black college presidents publicly announced a self-empowering strategy to fund North Carolina’s 11 HBCUs. The name of that new organization was North Carolina Black Churches for North Carolina Black Colleges, or NCBC2. Begun after a fundraising effort I started for Barber-Scotia College, the NCBC2 brought high hopes for HBCUs. John Mendez, president of the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, said, “There is no logic to having millions of so-called educated people (most from HBCU’s) and thousands of churches that have enlightened and saved millions of Black people, and yet

Black colleges and universities.” Less than two years later, the effort ceased.

Why can’t we sustain economically-based movements? Why don’t we get “fired up and ready to go” when it comes to helping one another with our dollars? We see reports on the dire financial state of our HBCUs from time to time, but we seldom mount a sustainable effort to help them. Howard University, having been at the pinnacle of HBCUs for many years, is now in the news for its financial challenges.

Let’s be clear, Howard is in no way “up against the wall,” “drowning in debt,” “on its last leg,” or “about to go bankrupt.” The state of Howard University is quite strong, to borrow a typical Washington D.C. phrase. So please don’t sound a false alarm. However, there are issues that affect all educational institutions to which Howard University is not immune, and they are part of its continuous improvement plan.

COLLEGES, See page 12A

The Importance of Black Colleges

Crossword Companion Across 1. Schoolmistress, of old 5. Blue 8. Experiment 12. Margarine 13. Schnozz ending 14. Title role for Peter Fonda 15. Life with Bonnie actor David _____ Grier 16. Neither’s companion 17. Marsha Mason, on Sibs 18. Shauni on Baywatch (2 words) 21. About (abbr.)

22. Anger 23. Rough Guide host Rajan 26. The Sopranos’ Dr. Melfi, for one 30. Word for Minnie’s Opry 31. Harbor vessel 32. Egypt, in the ‘60s (abbr.)

33. Weatherman Scott 36. Cat on Caroline in the City 38. Gp. for Doogie 39. _____ Private World 40. Carlos Alazraqui, on Reno 911! (2 words) 46. Of wings 47. Ovid’s language (abbr.)

48. Saddle part 50. Pierre’s mom 51. Unlock, to poets 52. Italian province 53. Greg Grunberg, on Felicity 54. Legal thing 55. Roger of Cheers

First Minority Teen Academy for Girls Seeks Applicants

James Clingman we stand by and allow our colleges and universities to suffer and close their doors for financial reasons.”

Rev. William S. Fails, pastor of the Greater First United Baptist Church, and originator of NCBC2, added, “Judging by the fruits that our efforts bear, we would have to question the relevance of our own education and the role of the church in our community, if we do not immediately take steps to provide greater financial security for our …

‘Listen To The Whisper’ Speaks to Souls of Readers

Down 1. Flightless bird 2. Everything (Ger.) 3. Nurture 4. Roma Downey, on Touched by an Angel 5. Detecting device 6. ______ vera 7. Last name on Clarissa Explains It All 8. Mole’s hole 9. Time Machine race 10. Roman evening 11. Hard wood 19. White wine concoction 20. Pitcher’s stat 23. Beaver’s Tony 24. _____ Baba 25. Address bk. line 26. Accountant (abbr.)

27. Actor Brynner 28. Was seated 29. Attempt

31. Natalie on Monk 34. Picket Fences actress Holly 35. Quantity (abbr.)

36. Above (prefix) 37. Scott Bakula, on Enterprise 39. Warren of Stoney Burke 40. Boulder and others 41. Confederate Robert _______ (2 words) 42. Start for legal or medic 43. Stare with astonishment 44. Skye of Covington Cross 45. Living in Captivity actress Kira 49. Emerald Point ______ Answers on page 12A

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Author David Sample captures the promise and truth of life in his new collection of free verse and lyrical poetry, “Listen To The Whisper.”

Inspired by his own life and faith in God, Sample pulls inspiration from his personal experiences, including his successes, failures and life-altering decisions, to create moving, thought-provoking poetry.

Readers will be inspired and encouraged to reflect on their lives.

“Listen to the Whisper”captures the imagination and brings insight to anyone searching for peace within themselves. It is an emotional collection of poetry that contains pearls of wisdom and will guide those who seek to deepen their spiritual journey. Sample’s

book is truthfully written and heartfelt.

An excerpt from “Listen To The Whisper”: “No greater battle is waged and won Than the one from within the man Who struggles to free himself

From the chains of selfdoubt” Readers are already responding positively to “Listen To The Whisper.”

Jack McCall, founder of ACT Ministries, says, “David Sample’s contribution to each of us through this book is no doubt inspired

by God. I highly recommend that all of David’s readers take time to listen to the whisper.”

About the Author David Sample is a speaker, songwriter, singer, poet, author and sales guy. Through the arts, Sample opens the hearts of his audience to their full potential. A veteran of the Xerox Corporation and the Tom Peters Group, Sample knows the importance of discipline and heart in achieving extraordinary performance.

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State News Rep. Bass Supports DA Lacey's Program Brownley Applauds Administration’s to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking Export/Import Initiative

Los Angeles, CA – Representative Karen Bass (D-Calif.) released the following statement after Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey’s announcement of a new program that will provide minors in Los Angeles County who were victims of sex trafficking with real resources to get them off the streets and into care.

"I want to personally thank District Attorney Lacey for her important proposal. For far too long minors who were victims of sex trafficking were also victimized by the criminal

justice system who treated them as criminals and not victims. These young peo-

ple need help, not punishment, and the 'First Step' Program will provide them with real resources and guidance to enable them move to a better life.

“Putting an end to sex trafficking should and is a non-partisan issue. Congress is poised to pass substantial legislation that will strengthen the child welfare response to child trafficking by providing child welfare employees with appropriate tools to identify, document, educate, and counsel child victims of trafficking and those at-risk as well as BASS, See page 12A

Assemblymember Rocky Chávez was associated with 10 or more different names.

One number was used 162

times within a single quarter, resulting in $600,000 paid out in three months.

AB 1631 will help cut down on identity theft and fraud by requiring EDD to investigate when it sees multiple names associated with a single social security number.

“Californians have been severely impacted by the recession, and so has the State’s Unemployment Insurance account, which is currently running a $10 billion deficit,” Chávez said.

“Our state should ensure that funds paid for by taxpayers and employers are spent wisely and not subject to fraud and abuse.”

Representative Karen Bass

Assemblymember Chávez Introduces Bill to Reduce Fraud

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Rocky Chávez (R-Oceanside) introduced Assembly Bill 1631.

The measure will require the Employment Development Department (EDD) to investigate cases in which a single social security number is associated with multiple names. In cases where the number is being used by multiple names, EDD will send the information to the Department of Justice for further investigation.

In October 2013, the State Auditor’s Office discovered more than 1,400 instances where a single Social Security number

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) applauded President Obama’s signing of an Executive Order that will improve the export/import processes for America’s small businesses by requiring completion of the International Trade Data System (ITDS) by December 2016. Once completed, the ITDS will reduce approval and processing times for U.S. small businesses seeking to import and export goods from days to minutes.

Currently, California business must submit paper forms to a multitude of government agencies and wait days for processing

Congresswoman Julia Brownley and approval before moving goods across the border or through our ports.

Once ITDS is fully implemented, it will reduce the

time and expense for businesses and will help facilitate the moving of 50 million containers and $3.8 trillion worth of goods that cross American borders each year.

“I applaud this pro-small business export/import initiative, which will allow small businesses in Ventura County to more easily export American-made products to foreign markets,” said Congresswoman Brownley.

“Not only will the ITDS help small businesses cut through burdensome bureaucratic red tape, it will help create jobs here at home that will continue to fuel our local economic recovery.”

BROWNLEY, See page 12A

New Program Takes Big Step in the Fight Against Veteran Homelessness

A new residential treatment facility aimed at preventing homelessness among veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan opened in San Diego recently.

While the city has a veteran population of 240,000, the Aspire Center is the only facility to exclusively serve veterans coming home from 21stcentury wars, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Vincent Kane, director of the Veterans Affairs' National Center on Homeless-

Terrance Coleman, R, a homeless U.S. military veteran, is greeted before bedtime at a shelter for homeless men. ness Among Veterans, said opening the center was an important step in caring for newer veterans, who share common experiences and

are of similar ages.

"When you have a tighter cohort, you can focus in on their specific needs," Kane told the Los Angeles Times.

"The older veterans are at a different station of life."

The VA plans to open four more residential treatment facilities -- in Philadelphia, Denver, Atlanta, and West Palm Beach, Fla. -- over the next two years, but the San Diego facility VETERAN, See page 12A

Runner Holds Small Business Telephone Townhall

SACRAMENTO – Board of Equalization Member George Runner hosted a telephone townhall for small business owners on Wednesday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m.

The free event, co-hosted by the National Federation of Independent Business, provided specific information to small business owners on how best to avoid common tax errors.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but everyday owners face challenges with California’s complicated tax laws,” said Runner. “As their elected taxpayer advocate, I want to make sure small business owners can be successful and avoid the pitfalls of California’s tax traps.”

The telephone townhall informed small business owners about how to protect themselves from common tax traps such as missing records, successor liability, underreporting of tax, and invalid resale certificates. Information about these issues helps small business owners avoid making potentially costly mistakes.

Runner held a similar telephone townhall earlier this month. An audio recording is available at www.boe.ca.gov/smallbiz.

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National News Police Video Shows Brothers Beaten, Allen West Back on the Campaign Trail Tased, Then Charged

By Christian Morrow After seeing a police video that was kept under wraps for months, Black Political Empowerment Project President Tim Stevens has asked Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala to drop assault charges filed against two brothers arrested in Homewood last July.

The video shows police stopping and detaining 20-year-old Will El and his 18-year-old brother as they exited a confectionary in Homewood.

“We then saw what appeared to be Officer (Frank) Welling slamming Will El against the wall. Anyone watching the video can clearly see Officer Welling putting on his black

Brandi Fisher gloves immediately before this action took place. In light of the fact that these men were being compliant, I personally found this quite troubling. Even more troubling was the tasing of 18-year-old Beyshaud El,

Tim Stevens when he stood up to question why his brother was being slammed against the wall. Bayshaud was tased until he was unconscious.”

After being beaten and Tasered, the brothers were VIDEO, See page 12A

By Paige Lavender Former Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) is back on the campaign trail, stumping for Rep. John Kline (R-Minn.).

Andy Stone, Communications Director for House Majority PAC, released a statement chastising Kline for campaigning with West and promoting "tea party extremism": As if John Kline’s record of shutting down the government, supporting an increase in student loan rates, voting to redefine rape and working to end Medicare as we know it weren’t enough to prove how out of touch Kline is with Minnesota, now Kline is cozying up to reckless Tea Party leader Allen West. He served just one term in Congress but Allen

Rep. John Kline and Former Rep. Allen West West is the very definition es a primary challenge from of Tea Party extremism – Republican David Gerson. the very kind of radicalism Kline, who said he hopes that John Kline is embrac- to remain Education Chairing with abandon. man, may need a waiver to Kline, who chairs the stay in the role, which he House Education and the took on in the middle of a Workforce Committee, fac- congressional session.

Authorities in Florida have arrested a pregnant woman who they say led them to the body of her 2-year-old child in a shallow grave. It's the woman’s second child that has died in her care, police said.

Rachel Fryer, 32, has not been charged in connection with her child's death, but she has been charged with aggravated child neglect. Fryer is being held in lieu of a nearly $1 million bond at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford, according to Sanford Police Department spokeswoman Shannon Cordingly.

The case began to unfold on Feb. 10, when Fryer turned herself in to the Sanford police department, after allegedly tell-

Fryer allegedly told police she woke up on the morning of Feb. 6 and found Gordon unresponsive. After failing to resuscitate the child, she said she put her body in the leopard-print suitcase and took it to the location in Crescent City (where it was ultimately found) and buried the girl, police said.

Gordon's twin brother, 2-month-old Tavont'ae Gordon, died in 2011. In that case, Fryer claimed she rolled on top of the child while they were sleeping together and accidentally suffocated him.

The medical examiner ruled the cause of death as mechanical asphyxiation -a "co-sleeping" fatality.

According to The New GRAVE, See page 12A

Pregnant Mom Allegedly Leads Police Campbell Faces Ten Years to 2-Year-Old Daughter's Grave

By Zenobia Jeffries DETROIT — Excessive is how some describe the charges against Cass Technical High School studentathlete Jayru Campbell.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced at a press conference Feb. 11 the 17-year-old football player will be charged as an adult. Campbell, a junior quarterback, who led his team to back-to-back state championships as a freshman and sophomore in 2011 and 2012, faces a felony charge of assault to do great bodily harm, which carries a maximum 10-year sentence and a misdemeanor of aggravated assault, a one-year prison sentence, for allegedly body slamming a security guard on school premises.

Jayru Campbell (DPS Photo) “Any defendant would have been charged accordingly,” Worthy said. “Being a talented football player does not change these facts.”

A mobile video, titled “Jayru Campbell bodyslam of Cass Tech security guard,” went viral Jan. 22, showing a student at Cass

An ‘Open Secret’:

Tech body-slamming a security guard.

According to Worthy and earlier news reports of the incident, when asked by the 23-year-old guard to remove his hood inside the building, Campbell refused.

In a statement following her announcement, Worthy said Campbell allegedly became “profane, picked the officer up and slammed him on the floor.”

A second video and Campbell’s teammate Jamaal Brown tell a different tale. Brown told Fox2 news following the incident that Campbell was protecting himself from the guard.

“When somebody puts their hands on you, you got a right to defend yourself,” Brown said.

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Catholic Sexual Abuse in the Black Community

By Ashahed M. Muhammad (Part II of II) Special to the NNPA from The Final Call The two parishes consisted of majority Black congregations and all three are on the city’s South Side.

He was also accused of embezzling funds, money victims say was used to coerce and control them.

In October 1991, a memo in his file noted the latest sexual abuse “accusations against him are well-founded and that someone is pushing for boys to come forward.”

Yet a January 1992 letter from the Sex Crimes Division chief of the Cook County attorney’s office announced the unit had ended its investigation, and there would be no charges.

After leaving that church, Fr. Stewart served at Mercy Rehab Center. An April 1992 memo suggested that he not be alone with teenagers who worked at the center without another adult present. A June 1992 memo added, “Stewart will have to get therapy and be under monitoring for a long time.”

“The most disturbing thing about this is that the Chicago Archdiocese fought tooth and nail and called me a liar,” said Mr. Nolan. “I’m deeply disturbed by it because they made me out to be a liar

for 30 years! It’s disturbing because a lot of my friends and brothers were abused and have continued to suffer because of this abuse.”

In a Jan. 21 statement, the Archdiocese of Chicago said their awareness and understanding of the problem of sexual abuse within the church represents a new reality and abuse of any child is a sin. They asked victims of priest sexual abuse to continue to come forward.

“Today no priest with even one substantiated allegation of sexual abuse of a minor serves in ministry in the Archdiocese of Chicago,” the statement continued. “The Archdiocese acknowledges that its leaders made some decisions decades ago that are now difficult to justify.”

Those decisions have also cost the Catholic Church millions of dollars in America and abroad in civil suits won by abuse victims.

Allegations of racial discrimination In November 2009, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago delivered a report to The Final Call complied by the law firm Pugh, Jones, Johnson and Quant dealing with charges of racial discrimination in the abuse settlement process. Many Black victims of priest sexual abuse believe their cases were

not treated with the importance of cases brought by wealthier White congregants. According to the report, there was no evidence of racial discrimination during the review or settlement process, however, the charge persists.

Attorney Phillip Aaron, who for over a decade has represented Black victims of sexual abuse by priests, said no one reached out to his office to speak with any of his clients for that 2009 report. How could the church conclude there was no discrimination without talking to those who made the accusations? he asked.

Rather than trying to be fair and just, the archdiocese went out of its way to avoid talking or communicating with any of my clients, said Atty. Aaron.

“There’s been no contact with me about the Black clients—not even a whisper,” he added.

To critics, it is disingenuous to hear Cardinal George say he was unaware of sexual abuse claims. Reports alleging sexual abuse have been sent to The Vatican since the 1950s. Although he was not the leader of the Catholic Archdiocese when many of these abuses occurred, the problem of Catholic priest sexual abuse is well-known.

The Survivors Network

of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) holds regular protests and wants current and former Chicago Catholic church staff and members to help protect children by identifying pedophile priests, making sure their histories are known. In some cases, offending priests— though removed from public clerical duties—are living among unsuspecting neighbors, they said.

Some of these clerics would be behind bars, SNAP said, if not for three factors. First, in many cases, Catholic officials shielded them from law enforcement for years. Second, church officials have long lobbied against reforming what SNAP called “archaic and predator-friendly secular child safety laws.” And third, when credible abuse allegations surface, church officials are slow to conduct effective outreach to identify other victims or witnesses, said the advocacy group.

“SNAP fears that many who were abused by Stewart are still suffering in silence, shame and selfblame, in part because of the severity of his crimes.

Stewart also worked primarily in African-American communities where, more families tend to struggle with economic need and tend to distrust authorities, SECRET, See page 12A

Rachel Fryer ing them she had buried her 2-year-old daughter, Tariji Gordon, in a shallow grave in Crescent City.

When authorities went to the location, they found a discarded leopard-print suitcase and a child's shoe sticking out of freshly dug soil. Underneath the shoe, investigators located the child's decomposing body, police said.

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Most Americans not Prepared for Retirement

By Jazelle Hunt WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Seventy-five million working Americans do not have a retirement plan, and half of all Americans have less than $10,000 in savings, according to a report by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee, It’s even worse for African Americans and other people of color.

According to a December report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, the typical retirement account-owning household of color has a balance of $23,000, which is less than half the $50,500 median balance of White households with retirement accounts.

By the HELP Committee’s estimates, the retirement income deficit is between $6.6 and $14 trillion.

Some in Washington seems to have taken notice.

In the latest State of the Union address, President

By Jason Alderman

President Obama outlines new retirement program during State of the Union speech.

Barack Obama unveiled alize,” Senator Harkin said the myRA program, which in an interview with USA allows workers to build Today. “Most people just tax-free nest eggs from won’t be able to maintain federal savings bonds. At their standard of living in the legislative level, Sena- retirement, and they will tor Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) lean more and more on introduced the Universal, their families and the soSecure, and Adaptable cial safety net.”

(USA) Retirement Funds Both systems address Act, which will create pri- the retirement crisis by vate (but federally super- establishing portable, auvised) universally acces- tomatic payment accounts sible retirement plans. that can supplement Social “The retirement crisis is Security and other retirement worse than most people re- RETIREMENT, See page 12A

Renters Day of Action held in Sacramento

Tenants converged on the Capitol Tuesday, February 18 for the largest renter mobilization in Sacramento in decades. Frustrated with surging rents and evictions, California renters are demanding more affordable homes, an end to Ellis Act evictions by speculators, and restoration of the renters’ rebate.

The event was being organized by Tenants Together, California’s statewide organization for renters’ rights.

Hundreds of renters took to the Capitol for the Renters’ Day of Action. The day started with a march that began at 10:00 a.m. at 11th & L Streets in Sacramento.

A rally followed at 11:00 a.m. on the North Steps of the Capitol Building.

Speakers included individual tenants, State Senator Mark Leno, Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, Jose Luis Barraza (Fresno Hous-

Foreign Money Transfers Just Got Safer If you're among the millions of U.S. residents who each year send tens of billions of dollars to family, friends or foreign businesses overseas, here's good news: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently instituted new rules governing international electronic money transfers to better protect consumers against hidden fees and improve dispute resolution policies.

CFPB was given oversight over international money transfers as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Up until then, federal consumer protection rules did not apply to most "remittance transfers," whose exchange rates, processing fees and taxes often vary widely and can be hard to decipher.

Here's an overview of

the new remittance transfer rules: In general, most foreign money transfers for more than $15 sent by money transmitters (like Western Union and MoneyGram), banks, credit unions and other financial services companies that consistently send more than 100 international money transfers annually are covered.

These institutions now must fully disclose their fees, taxes and foreign currency exchange rates so consumers will have a clearer picture of the true cost of transactions and be able to more easily comparison shop. Also, once a transaction concludes, the company now must provide a receipt that repeats this same information, as well as shows the date when the money will arrive and directions for reporting any problems with

the transfer.

The new regulations include several additional protections: • Consumers are allowed 30 minutes (and sometimes longer) to cancel a transfer after they've paid – in which case, they're entitled to a full refund. (However, if the recipient has already picked up the funds or had them deposited into their account before 30 minutes have passed, the refund guarantee is voided.)

• If the wire was scheduled in advance, you can cancel it up to three business days before the transmission and receive a full refund.

MONEY, See page 12A

City National Bank Bulks Up EDC-VC Loan Fund to Help with Local Businesses

Participants at the Renters Day of Action ing Alliance), Rev. Norman Fong (Chinatown Community Development Center), Hene Kelly (California Alliance of Retired Americans), and representatives from numerous other community organizations.

There are over 15 million tenants in California.

Most are low and middle income and struggling for

daily survival. Rents have soared, as have evictions by speculators.

Meanwhile, basic safety net programs like the renters’ rebate have been slashed to the detriment of tenants statewide.

For more details, visit http://bit.ly/tenants2014 or email info@tenantstogether.org.

Families Step in as Lenders to Help Kids Buy a Home

Employment troubles, large student loan debt, and tight underwriting standards have been major hurdles holding back potential first-time home buyers in their 20s and 30s, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Studies have shown a strong desire among 20and 30-somethings to buy a home, but their finances are holding them back from making such a move. As such, more relatives are stepping in to provide assistance with downpayment and closing costs. Twentyseven percent of first-time buyers received a money gift from relatives last year.

In some cases, instead of just handing over the money, some family members also are serving as “mini-lenders” themselves to help their adult children purchase a home, The Los Angeles Times reports. The family members may provide a second mortgage or first mortgage that are designed to deal with the young relative’s financial hurdles too, like paying off student loans to reduce debt-to-income ratios (which has been a hurdle for many in qualifying for a conventional loan).

What’s more, the loans can provide annual returns to family members that have been known to perform better than money-market funds or bank deposits.

CAMARILLO, CA — Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County recently entered into an agreement with City National Bank for a $250,000 contribution to EDC-VC’s flagship Revolving Loan Fund. The funding brings EDC-VC’s loan portfolio to approximately $4.4 million, and will be used for business lending and access to capital services for small- to medium-size businesses in Ventura County that may not qualify for commercial credit.

“We are longtime partners with EDC-VC and strongly support the organization’s mission to stimulate and foster business growth in Ventura County. As City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs to serve entrepreneurs, we share the same goals and want to further economic expansion,” said Greg Glover, senior vice president and regional manager for City National Bank. “Our invest-

Bruce Stenslie, EDC-VC president and CEO ment in EDC-VC’s loan program enables us to reach our goals and give small businesses a boost so that they can prosper.”

City National Bank has been on EDC-VC’s board of directors since 2009 and represented by Sim TangParadis, vice president and branch manager of the Oxnard and Camarillo offices.

Tang-Paradis recently was installed as EDC-VC’s

2014 board chair.

The funding is part of City National Bank’s mission to assist low- and middle-income communities and to invest in under-capitalized small businesses, as suggested by the federal Community Reinvestment Act. It is expected that the funding will help create and retain local jobs.

“EDC-VC has operated revolving loan programs continuously and successfully since 1997,” said Bruce Stenslie, EDCVC’s president and CEO. “This infusion of funds will go a long way in meeting our organizational priorities of securing additional loan capital to support business growth and create more jobs.”

With the Revolving Loan Fund, EDC-VC has helped companies create more than one job per $15,000 loaned, which exceeds its goal of one job per $25,000.

EDC-VC, See page 12A

Watch Out for These Six Common Tax Myths

(NewsUSA) - We can all agree that filing taxes can be confusing. Asking questions or web searching for answers only leads to more confusion and misconceptions because when it comes to taxes, one standard answer does not always fit all.

The National Association of Enrolled Agents -- a group of federally licensed tax practitioners who specialize in taxes -- sheds some light on six common tax misconceptions.

Myth: I had a really big loss in the stock market this year, so I won't owe any income taxes.

Fact: Deduction of capital losses against ordinary income is limited to $3,000 per year. Also, whether you reinvest or receive dividends, they are technically still income and are taxed as such.

Myth: I'm filing an extension this year, so I don't need to pay anything yet.

Fact: Tax extensions only extend the time you have left to file, not the time you have to pay any

Be mindful of these common tax misconceptions. taxes owed. If you owe money and file an extension, you have until April 15 to pay, regardless of the extended deadline date.

Otherwise, interest and penalties begin to stack up.

Myth: Income earned in a foreign country is not taxable.

Fact: The operative word is "income," which means it's taxable. The IRS requires taxpayers to report all earned income, even if it's earned abroad.

Myth: They paid me in cash, so I don't have to report it.

Fact: If it's income, you must report it. You always

report income, regardless of whether it's cash, tips, bonuses or dividends.

Myth: I'm too young to have to pay taxes.

Fact: Even dependents working part-time while in high school must file a tax return if they earned more than $6,100 in 2013 or if they want to receive their refund.

Myth: Tax preparers only fill out forms that you can do yourself.

Fact: Paid preparers know the intricate (and constantly changing) tax laws, regulations and codes, and how they can be applied for your benefit and save you money. Enrolled agents, America's tax experts, receive annual continuing education so they are knowledgeable of tax laws and how they can apply to you.

Enrolled agents not only specialize in tax preparation and tax planning, they can also represent you before the IRS. Find an enrolled agent in your area on the "Find an EA" directory at www. naea.org.

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Can Stress Really Make Us Sick?

By Dr. Melissa E. Clarke What is health? A check-up with your doctor often focuses on making sure we are not sick – checking our blood pressures, mammograms, pap smears and colonoscopies. These are all excellent things we must keep on top of, but do not always necessarily focus on “health”. You can have all good check-up results but still not be healthy. That is because health, or wholeness, is really not just a physical concern; it starts with something only we can do for ourselves – focusing on well-being, both mentally and emotionally, which in turn leads to promoting a healthy body.

“Feeling stressed” however, makes the immune system not healthy. Feeling stressed sets off a its own set of hormones and messenger chemicals that gets the body ready for the “fight or flight” – the same system that goes into action when the body is in danger. Your blood pressure goes up, the heart pumps faster, the intestines slow down, and the immune system shuts off – just to name a few.

This system works great when there is real physi-

cal danger – you want to be using all your energy to get away or defend yourself.

But it does not work well when it is always “on” due to feeling stressed – from bills, traffic, arguing with family, the boss at work, deadlines. You know the drill. This constant state of being stressed often leads to the common ailments we experience. Here are just 5 common ways this happens: 1. Headaches With stress, certain hormones set off a series events in your brain that stimulates your nerves and causes your blood vessels to swell. In many people this is felt as tension headaches and migraines.

2. Stomach Upset/ Reflux/

Irritable Bowel Disease Chronic stress, and its sister emotion anxiety, lead the body to make more stomach acid, which in turn leads to heartburn. The stomach also can take longer to empty food, which causes gas and bloating, and cause the intestines to contract more, leading to cramping and diarrhea.

3. Colds and Flus Stress suppresses the immune system, making you susceptible to catching airborne illnesses. In a study at Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh, researchers surveyed volunteers about what was going on in their lives, and then infected them with a cold virus. The men and women coping with stresses ranging from a bad marriage to unemployment were twice as likely to get sick as those with fewer problems.

4. Weight Gain Under stress, the hormones adrenaline and cortisol are released. With chronic exposure, these stimulate hunger since your body assumes you will need energy to defend yourself. We often respond to this hunger by eating the items which will provide STRESS, See page 12A

diabetes and diabetes), or if you are on diabetes medications • Constant hunger • Fatigue after meals • Chronic pain A skilled physician can make this diagnosis with a special blood test and a physical examination.

If left unchecked, this condition can have some very adverse effects to one’s health, such as: early aging, unexplained weight gain, vision problems/ blindness, kidney damage, heart disease, skin lesions, peripheral neuropathy and death. In women, this can lead to androgen dominance which is an increase in male character-

istics leading to infertility (PCOS), irregular periods, unexplained weight gain, fluid retention, fatigue, mood swings, acne beyond puberty, darkened patches of skin on the neck and arm pits, hair loss and unwanted hair growth on the body and face. Although these are unwanted characteristics, there are more serious underlying problems such as an increased risk of some cancers and heart disease.

Something you can try at home to assess your risk is checking your waist to hip ratio (abdominal obesity). First measure your waist (don’t hold your breath in!) and then the widest part of your hips.

Now divide the waist measurement by your hip measurement. A ratio larger than 0.8 for women (or 1.0 for men) indicates abdominal obesity and a higher risk for developing metabolic syndrome. If you are suffering from any of the above symptoms, it is important that you get this checked out by a skilled practitioner. Even if your WEIGHT, See page 12A

The Hidden Secret to Weight Loss

There is a hormone imbalance that 44% of the adult population over the age of 50 have and it is called Syndrome X or metabolic syndrome. It is more common in women than men and is seen in most populations around the world. The exact cause is unknown, but the general consensus is that it is a result of the Standard American Diet (SAD) combined with a sedentary lifestyle. The SAD diet is low in essential fatty acids, fiber and high in saturated fats and sugar which promotes many glucose disorders or insulin resistance.

Symptoms include, but are not limited to: • Fatigue • Sugar cravings • Inability to lose weight (especially abdominal obesity) • High cholesterol, or if you are on cholesterol mediations • High blood pressure (hypertension), or if you are on blood pressure medications • High blood sugar (pre-

Healthy Aging:

What Can You Control?

By Stephanie Watson When it comes to aging, Bebe Shaw didn't hit the genetic lottery. Her mother died from congestive heart failure, her father of a heart condition. The younger of her two brothers had a heart attack at age 52, and her younger sister is on the verge of congestive heart failure. Shaw, 69, has high cholesterol -- a serious risk factor for heart disease.

With such a checkered health history, she's not taking any chances. She eats well, takes a statin drug to control her cholesterol, exercises on regularly and visits her doctor regularly for checkups and screenings.

Aging: Nature or Nurture?

Looking at your relatives’ medical histories is like peering into a crystal ball. You get a glimpse at your future but not the whole picture. You can’t change the genes you inherited, but you can avoid habits that contributed to your

family’s health problems.

Take preventive action now to help make sure you’re healthy into your 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond.

“You must remain active and engaged. By that, I mean physically and mentally active and socially engaged,” says James Pacala, MD, who is also president of the American Geriatrics Society. He ticks off the necessities: aerobic and resistance exercises, a balanced diet that’s low in saturated fat and high in fruits and vegetables, and brain games and social outings to keep you sharp.

You also want to try to avoid diseases. “Get your immunizations, your cancer screening tests, your cardiac and osteoporosis risk factors assessed before you have those problems,” Pacala says.

Staying Forever Young We’ve all seen 70- and 80-year-olds who look and act decades younger.

How do they do it? Pacala shares a few secrets.

Refuse to take it slow.

“There’s a sort of societal expectation that you’re supposed to slow down as you get old, and I think you should fight against that,” Pacala says.

Take a daily walk. Even if your pace is gentle and the distance is short, the time spent on your feet will help keep your bones strong.

Read the newspaper with your morning bowl of oatmeal. Keeping your mind engaged could ward off the brain changes that lead to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, while the whole grains in your bowl help prevent heart disease.

Downsize your portions. Overeating leads to obesity and diabetes, which can shorten your lifespan. An overstuffed plate has also been linked to memory loss in people 70 and older.

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Extending the reach With Black community awareness of Obamacare benefits falling short of expectations, California advocates and consumers urge renewed effort and focus.

By McKenzie Jackson, California Black Media Last May, Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, announced the awarding of $37 million in grants that would flow to a total of nearly 300 organizations — all working to conduct outreach and develop tailored education plans about affordable health care coverage available through the state exchange.

At the time, the organization’s executive director, Peter V. Lee, said the initiative would “build on our partnerships with organizations that have trusted relationships in diverse communities throughout the state.”

Targeting a total of 9 million Californians, 32 grants were said to be focused on African-American outreach, compared to 37 targeting Latinos.

Twenty-seven grants were focused on Caucasian outreach and education, with 20 aimed at the Asian-Pacific Islander community.

According to a statement issued by Covered California, the intent was as clear as it was noble: to foster successful outreach “programs in communities where likely enrollees live, work, pray, shop, and play, with a goal … to increase awareness about the new benefits, to educate targeted audiences about the subsidy programs avail-

able to them and to motivate consumers and small businesses to be part of obtaining health insurance.”

These efforts are widely perceived to have been in good faith. But with so few African-Americans enrolled in Obamacare benefits through the state exchange questions linger about the effectiveness of the outreach. As of last month, only about 11,000 blacks were on the Covered California rolls — representing about 3.1 percent of enrollees, despite numbering seven percent of the state’s total population..

“We definitely need to increase the outreach to African-Americans,” said Karen D. Lincoln, a professor of social work at the University of Southern California and founder of the organization Advocates for African-American Elders. “I think the fact that the primary method of enrollment is via the Internet, there is a large segment of our population who cannot enroll. Now, among the general population of African-Americans, there is certainly more use of social media — but access can be a problem, particularly when you are in a multigenerational household and there are many people, who are maybe using one computer. Access can be a bit of a challenge.”

“Yet,” says Lincoln, “the issue is not entirely generational. The other part that I think is important for the general population of African-Americans, we do need more outreach,” she said. “As advocates, we

have been passing out fact sheets about how to enroll, the importance of enrolling, the deadlines, the penalties for not enrolling … but I don’t think the message is clear. I don’t think the message is widespread enough among us, and I think we do need to do a little bit more educating on the importance of it.”

A growing number of health care advocates believe additional education and outreach should be focused on raising black community awareness about the opportunities available through Medi-Cal. Too often, it is misunderstood to be a program only available for mothers and their children, but as of January 1, 2014, it has expanded to cover anyone whose resources are so limited that they cannot afford any other health care plan.

Advocates are now stepping in to help boost the effectiveness of the outreach. For example, The California Endowment, in partnership with DHCS, has launched a $23 million statewide effort to boost Medi-Cal enrollment in 36 counties across the state. In a joint statement, the two organizations said the grants would “support overall efforts to increase awareness of Medi-Cal for those who are eligible, but not yet enrolled, while helping retain current members. It will emphasize reaching certain specific populations ... with educational information that is meaningful and relevant to their needs.”

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without high blood pressure.

The purpose of this article is to put African American women on notice that they are at great risk of dying or being disabled by what we call cardiovascular disease, or CVD, and that they need to take

some precautionary steps to avoid being affected by these problems. Over the past several years, we have developed a knowledge base of information which allows us not only to look back and see what has happened to so many black HEART, See page 12A

What Every Black Woman Needs to Know About Her Heart

By Dr. Richard Allen Williams Almost 400,000 women die of heart disease in the United States each year, and a large percentage of them are black females. In fact, diseases of the heart and circulation, which include heart attacks, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, hypertension, and diabetes, are responsible for killing more black women than anything else in our society. That includes cancer, although women tend to be more afraid of developing cancer than of getting heart trouble.

African American women are especially affected by heart disease in a negative manner. They have a higher mortality or death rate than white women and black men under the age of 55 years. The mortality rate from coronary heart disease is 69% higher than for white women. In addition, the first heart attack occurs at an earlier age in black women and is more likely to be fatal than is the case in white women. And premenopausal women who have hypertension, which is more common in black women, have 10 times the heart attack risk of those

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Tech News

Is Your Netflix Slow? This May Be Why

Verizon and Comcast customers aren't hallucinating -- Netflix really has gotten slower for them.

The streaming video service released its monthly ranking of Internet service providers from fastest to slowest in terms of average performance of Netflix streams. Comcast again ranked among the slowest on the list, while Verizon FIOS dropped one spot, to seventh of 17, according to a Netflix analysis of data culled from its millions of subscribers.

The news hardly comes as a surprise to many customers of Comcast and Verizon, who've gone to message boards and blogs to voice their complaints about Netflix speed in recent months. Some question whether slower Netflix performance is related to last month's federal court ruling that struck down the government's ban on Internet traffic throttling.

One person, a satisfied Verizon customer for a few years, wrote in January that Netflix had become "pretty much unusable" over the previous month. "During a movie or show, it will stop for buffering every minute or two and hang for about 30 seconds, then resume, then repeat."

A frustrated Comcast customer in Spokane, Wash., wrote on a thread in November about issues

with Netflix "over the last couple of weeks."

"Daytime is fine but the evenings suck bad," the person wrote, adding that Comcast has "replaced 2 modems and changed all my connections."

"This has not been a problem for the last 5 years in this house, just the last 2 weeks."

As Ars Technica's Jon Brodkin noted, Netflix speeds on both Verizon FiOS and Comcast, which have 6.1 million and 20.7 million respective subscribers, have been slowing for the past few months.

Netflix speed on Verizon's network has become a controversial topic after a blog post accused Verizon of "throttling," or slowing down, content hosted by Amazon's cloud computing service, including Netflix.

The charge gained significance because it comes

By Sara Boboltz You know the one.

Little Tikes' Cozy Coupe -- the red plastic, yellow-roofed model that's been awkwardly piloted across suburban sidewalks by toddlers everywhere

since 1979 -- is now street legal. And it might help raise money for charity.

John Bitmead, a mechanic in Oxfordshire, England, spent about $6,600 and 1,000 hours over the course of five months con-

after last month's federal appeals court ruling that struck down Federal Communication Commission rules known as net neutrality. Now, theoretically, an ISP like Verizon or Comcast could charge a company like YouTube, Netflix or Facebook to deliver content faster to subscribers.

Verizon denied the report and said in a statement to HuffPost that it "treat[s] all traffic equally, and that has not changed."

Netflix, for its part, reportedly said Verizon is not slowing its traffic, and the streaming video company isn't concerned with the possibility that ISPs may throttle its service, according to an article on Re/Code.

Still, when it comes to streaming Netflix, the average performance of Comcast and Verizon's FiOS networks has been declining.

Not a Toy Anymore

verting a Daewoo Matiz into an adult version of the classic toy. His two-seat car runs on unleaded gasoline and can go from 0 to 60 MPH in 17 seconds. Not bad when the original runs on children's foot power.

The middle section of the Matiz was sliced out to maintain the correct proportions, and of course the windows all had to be removed. No detail was overlooked -- the car even has two giant drink holders like its prototype and its ignition is a big button.

Bitmead, whose brother Geoff and friend Nigel Douglas helped with the project, manages a custom auto shop where the other two work. He explained how the three got the idea for the project when they decided the Cozy Coupe was probably the mostdriven type of car, and "it snowballed from there."

Bitmead would like to tour the nation in his attention-grabbing creation to raise money for London’s Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, he told The Oxford Mail. Although for public safety's sake he's a bit wary of taking it out on the highway again due to the surprise factor for other motorists.

"People can't believe their eyes when we come driving down the street in this red and yellow toy car," he said.

Horrifying Gmail App Informs People When You Open Their Email

By Alexis Kleinman Bye bye, everyone. It's time to quit the Internet.

There's a Google Chrome extension called Streak that, when installed, lets you see when someone has read an email you sent. You know what this means? It means other people can use Streak and see that you have opened their email without responding.

We're all doomed.

An email recipient doesn't have to have the plugin installed in order for the sender to be notified that it was opened. The recipient won't get any notification that you're tracking your emails, either. It's all very secretive.

The plugin is free and easy to install. Once you download it and give it access to your Gmail account, it will start automatically start tracking your outgoing messages.

If you send an email

to multiple people, Streak will tell you how many people have viewed it, but won't necessarily reveal their identities.

Streak does a lot of other useful stuff, too. It's built as a tool for customer relationship management, and it can do things like schedule emails in advance. Streak has been around since 2012, but the read receipt feature was added in November.

Do read receipts sound familiar? They should,

since they are a big part of BlackBerry's messaging service, BBM, and have been making people crazy for years. You can also enable read receipts in iMessage, though Apple makes the feature optional.

Another plugin, Boomerang, also offers users read receipts, but if you want to track an email, the recipient will be notified that it's being tracked with a line inserted at the end of the email.

By Barbara Ortutay NEW YORK — A group of consumer and children's advocates are renewing their legal battle with Facebook over teenagers' privacy on the world's largest online social network.

At issue is how the company uses the vast trove of information that its 1.23 billion users share on the site.

Facebook faced a class action lawsuit in 2011 over its use of people's images in advertisements known as "sponsored stories." This allowed companies to pay to retransmit users' activities to their friends' pages.

If someone clicked the "like" button for a brand, the click could show up as a "sponsored story" on friends' pages.

To settle the lawsuit, Facebook agreed to pay $20 million to users and in charitable contributions and make changes to its privacy policies. The settlement was approved by a federal court last August, though

appeals are pending.

On Thursday, the nonprofit Public Citizen, along with six parents of teenagers, filed a legal brief in a federal appeals court in California saying the settlement should be rejected.

Public Citizen and supporting groups, such as the Center for Digital Democracy, argue that the settlement should have not been approved because using minors' images in ads without parental consent violates the law in seven states.

"Class-action settle-

ments are supposed to compensate people for wrongdoing and deter the defendant from engaging in the bad behavior in future. This settlement does neither," said Scott Michelman, the Public Citizen attorney handling the case, in a statement.

Jodi Seth, a spokeswoman for Facebook, said that the settlement "goes beyond what any other company has done to provide consumers visibility into and control over their information in advertising."

By Tyler McCarthy Everyone wants to feel loved. A new web app aims to help you share the love (and receive some in return) by automatically liking every post on your Instagram.

But Instagram doesn't seem happy about this.

Developer Rameet Chawla created the webonly Lovematically app to automate the process of satiating friends' desires for digital affection. On Valentines Day, he opened the service up to the first 5,000 users who wished to sign up. Instagram was quick to begin blocking the app.

Ryan Matzner, the director of Chawla's development company, had this to say about Instagram's attempts to shut down Lovematically: The service is running for the vast majority of users who've already signed up. I can't get into specifics, but we architected

the tool to be robust and we don't believe it can be shutdown en mass, at least not without significant effort on Instagram's end.

Instagram appears to have made a dent in shutting us down, but they still have a long way to go. And there are numerous countermeasures we are employing.

It's a bit cat-and-mouse right now.

On Lovematically's

website, Chawla explains his motivation for creating the app. He also describes the satisfaction of getting likes: “It’s our generation’s crack cocaine. People are addicted. We experience withdrawals. We are so driven by this drug, getting just one hit elicits truly peculiar reactions. ... They’ve inconspicuously emerged as the first digital drug to dominate our culture.”

Why These Parents are Still Angry at Facebook

Instagram Says No to App That Automatically Likes Everyone's Pics

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Commentary Black History Month:

U.S. Spending Extraordinary Amounts on ‘Guard Labor’

Needed Now More Than Ever

Marc H. Morial

Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. America’s gun culture costs lives and feeds our fears. Consider the most recent injustice in Florida, the verdict in the Michael Dunn case, and the most recent news about America’s “guard labor.”

In Jacksonville, Fla., Michael Dunn, a 47-yearold White man, was aggravated by the loud rap music coming from an SUV filled with four Black teenagers in a convenience store parking lot. An exchange of insults ensued.

Dunn, who was armed and clearly dangerous, claimed that he was threatened by Jordan Davis, a 17-yearold high school senior, and later claimed he saw the barrel of a shotgun coming from the SUV. There was no shotgun; no other witness saw anything that might resemble a shotgun.

Dunn opened his door and fired 10 shots into the SUV as it drove away, killing Jordan Davis. Dunn then drove away without calling the cops, and without ever mentioning that the boys had a shotgun.

Under Florida’s inane “Stand Your Ground” law, however, Dunn had the right to use lethal force to defend himself if he “reasonably” thought his life was threatened. Dunn’s lawyer said, “I don’t have to prove the threat, just

that Mike Dunn believed it.” The Jacksonville jury found Dunn guilty of three counts of “attempted murder” in his strafing of the car, but they couldn’t come to a decision on his murder of Jordan Davis. In Florida, it is increasingly dangerous to be young, Black and male.

In the New York Times on Monday, Samuel Bowles and Arjun Jayadev report in “One Nation Under Guard” that the U.S. now employs more private security guards than high school teachers. Tallying up all of what they call “guard labor,” including police officers, prison guards, soldiers, etc., they come to a figure of 5.2 million, more than all teachers at all levels. The “guard labor” share of the labor force in America has risen dramatically since the 1970s, as inequality has reached new extremes.

Bowles and Jayadev find that guard labor and inequality are connected.

We have four times as much guard labor as Sweden, a country of equal living standards but far less inequality. States with extreme inequality like New York and Louisiana have far more of their work force employed in guard labor than states with less inequality like Idaho and

New Hampshire. Bowles and Jayadev discount race as a factor, but obviously Sweden, New Hampshire and Idaho are also far less diverse than the U.S., New York and Louisiana.

Bowles and Jayadev note that social spending seems to decline as guard labor grows. The U.S. is spending more of its money on guards and less on opportunity.

One haunting feature of South Africa under apartheid was the extent to which the homes of the affluent whites were protected by walls, barbed wire and private guards. Fear of crime and of majority revolt pervaded the country.

Our gun and guard culture is, at root, also about fear. We pride ourselves on being the home of the brave and land of the free.

But increasingly we are the home of the fearful, and land of the armed. Michael Dunn’s murderous rage was grounded in fear. Our soaring guard labor reflects rising fear. As Jacksonville demonstrated once more, guns can make those fears deadly.

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Clarence Thomas’ Self-Inflicted Amnesia day more race and difference-conscious than I was in the 1960s when I went to school. To my knowledge, I was the first Black kid in Savannah, Georgia, to go to a White school. Rarely did the issue of race come up.

Now, name a day it doesn’t come up. Differences in race, differences in sex, somebody doesn’t look at you right, somebody says something.

Everybody is sensitive. If I had been as sensitive as that in the 1960s, I’d still be in Savannah. Every person in this room has endured a slight.

Every person. Somebody has said something that has hurt their feelings or did something to them –left them out.”

People didn’t talk about race much until the 1950s and early 1960s, and when they did, then, they did them with a whisper.

When Emmett Till was killed in 1955, there were few African Americans who took White folks to account for this, except for the large African American organizations, such as the NAACP. Because of their very public stance on the issue, the organization was described as “subversive,” their members (and the members of other organizations) were labeled “outside agitators”.

“There is no more powerful force than a people steeped in their history. And there is no higher cause than honoring our struggle and ancestors by remembering.”– Lonnie Bunch, founding director, National Museum of African American History and Culture Ever since the 2009 election of Barack Obama as America’s first Black president and the 100th anniversary of the National Urban League in 2010, the perennial debate about the need for Black History Month has intensified.

Some have questioned the need for a special month to recognize the many unknown and unsung achievements of African Americans. With Obama as president, the logic goes, we have now achieved Dr. King’s dream of a nonracial America where everyone is judged by the content of their character, not the color of their skin. I wish it were so.

Last year, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and the passage of the Voting Rights Act. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the repeal of the poll tax. But unfortunately, the suppression of voting rights and other instances of racial discrimination remain. All one needs to

do is look at the glaring disparities between Blacks and Whites in income, employment, incarceration rates, educational achievement and health status to see that race still matters in America. Income inequality and equal opportunity are still part of the unfinished business of American democracy.

In 1926, after centuries of Blacks being excluded, not only from the mainstream of American life, but also from the textbooks in our schools, African American historian Carter G. Woodson did a service to all Americans when he created Negro History Week, which was expanded to Black History Month in 1976. Woodson’s vision was one of unity and inclusion. He said, “What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race, hate and religious prejudice.” That is a goal that America is still struggling to achieve.

In fact, legislatures in a number of states, including New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, have passed laws mandating or encouraging teachers to broaden their history courses to include more ethnic, racial and gender diversity. That is why we still recognize March as

Women’s History Month, May as Jewish American History Month, September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month and February as Black History Month. These celebrations serve a dual purpose: first to build self-esteem among historically oppressed people, and second to remind all Americans that in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, our diversity is our greatest strength.

Black history is American history. While the story and achievements of African Americans are especially celebrated this month, the contributions we have made and the struggles we still face deserve recognition every day of the year. Next year, for the first time, Black History will enter the mainstream when the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opens on the National Mall in Washington. The Museum describes itself as “a place of meaning, of memory, of reflection, of laughter, and of hope. It should be a beacon that reminds us of what we were; what challenges we HISTORY, See page 11B

U.S. Seeks to Destabilize Venezuela

Julianne Malveaux Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is at it again. Whenever he opens his mouth about race, he displays a surprising myopia for a 65-year-old African American man who was raised in the Deep South during a segregated era. During his confirmation hearing, Thomas excoriated his own family, speaking of his sister as someone (and I paraphrase) waiting around for her welfare check.

He was equally contemptuous of other members of his family, even as they were loyal to him and attended some of his hearings. A notable point in his confirmation hearing was a moment when he said he experienced the pain of racism when his grandmother could not use a desegregated bathroom. I’d remind him now, as I did then in a column, that it wasn’t personal, and it wasn’t just his grandmother, it was everybody’s grandmother.

That’s the collective and institutional knowledge than Thomas lacks.

The old Clarence Thomas resurfaced when he went to Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Fla. to deliver a speech.

According to news reports, he said: “My sadness is that we are probably to-

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Bill Fletcher, Jr.

Before Till, there were thousands of incidents, few making headlines. For African Americans, acts that left African Americans lynched and killed, run off their property, and just plain disappear were not much discussed. It was understood that those harassed are those who “stood up to the White man.” For Whites, this fatal harassment of people of African descent, the outright theft of property, rape of women, and a litany of other oppressions, was nothing more than business as usual. White men could rape Black women, beat up or kill Black men, and do whatever they wanted without fearing reprisals.

Some of these oppressions are only now being uncovered. Of course, people are talking about race.

Furthermore, things like employment discrimination are not simple “slights” that result in hurt feelings. Instead, they are institutional attacks on a community’s economic well being. Differences in the well-documented ways THOMAS, See page 11B

Whether under Bush or Obama the U.S. appears determined to destabilize the Bolivarian government of Venezuela. The U.S. political establishment, including these two administrations, regularly provoke the Venezuelan government, make false allegations, and demonstrate their support for the opposition forces in Venezuela irrespective of the strategies and tactics which the opposition pursues.

Enough! This must end.

The current clashes in Venezuela between progovernment and anti-government forces should be an internal matter of the Venezuelan people. The U.S. political establishment, including but not limited to the Obama administration, insists on caricaturing the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, portraying it as authoritarian. Yet this was a democratically-elected government in a bitterly divided country. The Obama administration should know a bit about bitterly divided countries and about those who insist on the illegitimacy of a democratically elected president.

The Obama administration continues to fish

in troubled waters when it comes to Latin America. In 2009, while at first orally opposing the coup in Honduras, the Obama administration undermined all efforts to return the legitimate president to office.

With regard to Venezuela, despite the late President Hugo Chavez’s interests in a better relationship between Venezuela and the U.S.A,, the Obama administration has seemed to be more concerned with projecting its aggressive face.

Rhetorical provocations, as well as U.S. hostility toward several of Venezuela’s chief allies in the region, have led to Obama successfully seizing defeat from the jaws of victory in Latin America.

This brings us to today. The opposition, once again, seems intent on provoking the Maduro government into an action that will make the opposition appear to be victims. The mainstream U.S. media and political establishment are cooperating in this effort. Despite the fact that the Maduro government has popular support, U.S. politicians are laying the public relations foundation for regime change.

All those concerned about peace and justice should

simply not let this happen.

The first step is to refuse to be silent. This means that we need to take concrete steps, including writing to the White House and making it clear that we oppose U.S. interference in Venezuela; sending “letters to the editor” to your local media outlets conveying the same point; and getting organizations to which you belong to pass resolutions that are sent to the White House expressing their displeasure with the manner in which this administration is carrying out its relationship with Venezuela. The bottom line is that silence and passivity in the face of U.S. provocations can simply not be options.

Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a racial justice, labor and global justice writer and activist. He is a Senior Scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies and the author of “They’re Bankrupting Us” – And Twenty Other Myths about Unions.

Follow him on Facebook and at www.billfletcherjr. com.

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GORELL From page 1A for 2014. For additional information on Covered California healthcare plans, visit http:// www.CoveredCA.com.

For more info or to RSVP for the event, please contact Assemblyman Jeff Gorell’s District Office at (805) 482-1904.

KING From page 1A “10 to 15” he steered to a towing company owned by the brother of the acting King City police chief, according to a criminal complaint.

The acting chief, a former chief, other police employees and a towing company owner were arrested Tuesday on multiple charges, including a scheme to steal impounded cars belonging to mostly Latino immigrants, authorities said.

Among the vehicles he allegedly kept: a 1970 Pontiac LeMans, a Ford Expedition and Ford Explorer.

The 5:59 a.m. sweep Tuesday came after a six-month investigation that was led by the Monterey County district attorney’s office and spurred by “ongoing complaints of corruption and other criminal acts within the King City Police Department,” Dist. Atty. Dean Flippo said in a statement.

Flippo told reporters at an afternoon news conference in Salinas that King City residents -- many of whom are poor and cannot speak English -- told him, “The police are taking our property. They are taking our cars. They take our money. And we can do nothing about that.”

Authorities said that while investigating those allegations, they stumbled across other alleged crimes they also pursued.

The investigation is ongoing, Flippo said.

Those arrested in connection with the alleged vehicle scheme were: Acting Police Chief Bruce Miller; his brother Brian Miller, owner of Miller Tow; Sgt. Bobby Javier Carrillo; longtime Chief Dominic “Nick” Baldiviez, who retired last September; and Officer Mario Alonso Mottu Sr. The charges include bribery, embezzlement and conspiracy.

According to the complaint, Carrillo sent 87% of 200 vehicles impounded between March 2010 and last November to Miller Tow, even though the city had towing arrangements with four companies, and received cars in return.

Acting Chief Bruce Miller allegedly received a vehicle as a bribe from Carrillo in an influence-buying arrangement.

Baldiviez and Mottu were charged with embezzlement by a public officer for an incident in which Baldiviez transferred ownership of a marked patrol car -- complete with Department of Motor Vehicle documents -to Mottu, said Chief Assistant Dist. Atty. Terry Spitz.

Also arrested were Officer Jaime Andrade, who was charged with possession of an assault weapon and illegal storage of a firearm, and Sgt. Mark Allen Baker, charged with making criminal threats.

Criminal complaints allege Andrade possessed a semiautomatic Colt AR-15 with the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and stored it in a manner where “a child was likely to gain access to it.”

Baker is alleged to have threatened a man named Leon Rosalio Infante.

Bruce Miller told a KSBWTV reporter after posting bail that he was “completely surprised” and “blown away” by his arrest.

“The charges they are looking at is receiving or requesting a bribe, and I’ve never done that,” the acting police chief said. “I was aware of the investigations but I didn’t know that I would become a suspect.... My reputation is soiled. There’s no coming back from this, even if I’m found innocent.”

The agricultural community of fewer than 13,000 residents along Highway 101 is more than 80% Latino. Antonio Rivas, president of the League of United Latin American Citizens’ Council of Salinas, said his organization was “very upset” about the allegations and will press the City Council to “take the matter very seriously and … hopefully restore the trust of the community.” Elected leaders pledged to do so.... Lee Romney, LA Times.

WORDS From page 2A says God has made us kings and priests in order to reign on the earth. (See Revelations 5:10.)

The bible also says we belong to “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9). The word royal is speak-

Friday

ing of our kingly attributes and priesthood as being ordained to speak on behalf of God and “to bless.”

Too many of us have neglected our royal duty to decree blessings over our marriages, families, businesses, ministries, and every other realm of our lives.

The whole universe is waiting for us to take dominion, to speak out, and to give instruction. That’s what we were created to do! The Bible says, “the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God” (Romans 8:19 esv).

All of creation waits in anticipation for God’s called out and anointed ones to bring it back into alignment with the Creator’s original intent--declaring His glory to the nations.

(Isaiah 25:3 and 66:19.)

Every word you speak is pregnant with, creative power.

God created everything that exists by speaking out what He envisioned. He dreamed about creating the cosmos, but it was not until His Word framed what He saw in His mind’s eye did the earth, the sun, the moon, and the stars appear.

Imagination has no power until it is expressed--and the most powerful expression in the universe is the spoken word.

God spoke, and from “nothingness” came everything that is.

Only say what you want and what God says about you nothing more and nothing less.

This week, speak yourself blessed! Speak yourself healed!

Speak your home and business and marriage and children healthy and prosperous. Your words are your servant use them RIGHT! And they will serve you well!

Watch pastor Lonnie every Sunday 6am KEYT (ABC). hear him live at the Miracle Center Ventura Ca. Lonnie G. McCowan is pastor at The Miracle Center of Ventura, in Ventura, CA. He can be contacted through email at lonnie100@msn.com or by visiting www.miraclecenterventura. com.

DANCE From page 2A This is where they became the company's principal dancers and helped turn Fly into a national and international touring sensation.

“There’s a piece for everyone in this show” says Soul Street co-founder Javier Garcia, describing Breakin’ Backwards,. “We’re dancing to the best music from each decade… from the Charleston all the way to hip hop.”

FEET From page 3A usually starts as dry, itchy skin that then progresses to inflammation and blisters. When blisters break, the infection spreads.

7. Red flag: “Phee-uuuuw!”

Though smelly feet (hyperhidrosis) tend to cause more alarm than most foot symptoms, odor — even downright stinkiness — is seldom a sign something’s physically amiss. THEY JUST STINK. You can combat stinky feet by changing socks regularly, wash with antibacterial soap and rub fee with cornstarch.

So, ladies continue to “pamper” those feet, you never know what story they will tell next.

ACADEMY From page 5A The process is selective, as students must meet criteria based upon recommendations, an interview, an essay, extracurricular activities, and grade point average. Scholarships are available.

For more information, go to www.atthewellconferences.org.

COLLEGES From page 5A Here is some additional information about this venerable university that was founded in 1867. In 2013, the U.S. Department of Education gave Howard a score of 2.8 out 3.0 for its financial responsibility. Notwithstanding, Moody’s recent downgrade of Howard’s bonds, they remain investment grade.

Howard’s 2013 incoming class totaled more than 1,590, nearly 700 of whom are recipients of prestigious freshman scholarships and boast an average GPA of 3.5 and SAT scores of 1221. Howard’s student body comprises young people from two dozen countries and 44 states. Its youngest student is a 14 year-old from Gambia who received a Capstone scholarship that includes tuition, fees, and room for four years.

Impressed? There are more positive data on Howard University and other HBCUs as well. We should be proud of our

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schools of higher learning and we should support them with our time, talent, and treasure, to the greatest extent possible. They certainly deserve our reciprocity for their outstanding contributions to our society.

Jim Clingman, founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce, is the nation’s most prolific writer on economic empowerment for Black people. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and can be reached through his Web site, blackonomics.com.

BASS From page 6A require states to report numbers of victims of trafficking as well as their current procedures & policies to combat trafficking to the Department of Health and Human Services.

“I commend the District Attorney for her compassion and her vision for addressing crime in our communities. Instead of being thrown in jail, these young victims of sex trafficking will rightly receive counseling, treatment, and education. I also want to thank the community partners who have joined with the DA. It takes a village to help a young victim of sex trafficking, and the fact that so many people and organization have stepped up to help these young people’s lives will lead to better lives for these victims and a better Los Angeles for all of us.”

BROWNLEY From page 6A American businesses that need help accessing foreign markets and doing business abroad can find resources online at business.usa.gov or export. gov. Ventura County companies can also contact the U.S. Export Assistance Center in Ventura, California.

VETERAN From page 6A will remain the only one established exclusively for those coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Aspire Center development is part of a larger goal set by the Obama administration to eliminate veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. In November, the VA pledged $14 million in funds for rehabilitating veteran housing projects and enhancing social services.

VIDEO From page 7A then charged with felony assault.

Their trial, which was supposed to begin Feb. 3, was postponed after Lt. Rayne Kacsuta, who initiated the stop, became ill.

Brandi Fisher, founder of the Alliance for Police Accountability, arranged for the public viewing of the video, which was attended by around 50 people including the El brothers, Jordon Miles, Leon Ford, and Dennis Henderson–all of whom have been either wrongly detained, beaten or shot by police during recent arrests.

Fisher said she too is writing a formal request for Zappala to drop the charges.

CAMPBELL From page 7A The videos show the guard did not have his back turned when Campbell grabbed him.

The students appear to be yelling at the guard, “Why you gotta instigate?”

According to Worthy, the guard sustained facial injuries and an open wound to the head.

Campbell turned himself in to the Detroit Public Schools Police Department prior to being arraigned the morning of Feb. 12 before Magistrate Millicent Sherman who set bail at $5000 with a 10 percent surety.

Sherman ordered Campbell not to have contact with the school.

GRAVE From page 7A York Daily News, Fryer is four or five months pregnant and has three other children who are still alive. The Orlando Sentinel reported the three surviving brothers and sisters had been taken away from Fryer in 2011 and placed with a foster family. The children, who have since been taken away again, were reportedly returned in November.

SECRET From page 7A especially law enforcement,” according to a recent statement on SNAP’s website.

The scandals appear to be taking a toll. The Chicago church had paid $77 million for sexual abuse settlements as of 2008, according to the Catholic News Agency. At least six Chicago area Catholic schools

are closing by the end of this school year due to declining enrollment. The number of Blacks identifying themselves as Catholics in Chicago is shrinking.

The Chicago Archdiocese serves just over 2.2 million Catholics and approximately 66,000 or 3 percent are Black. This is down from 90,000 self-identified Black Catholics just two years prior. According to the United States Conference on Catholic Bishops, there are 3 million Black Catholics in America.

Reginald Montgomery is another victim of priest sexual abuse who was represented by Atty. Aaron. They spoke briefly after reports of the most recent release of files appeared in the news.

His traumatic stories of abuse also began when he was 13. He was homeless after his mother kicked him out for misbehaving. Mr. Montgomery looked up to his priest as a father figure and was allowed to sleep upstairs in the rectory. Late one night, he was awakened by the priest rubbing on his body. Before he realized what was happening, it was too late. He was overpowered and raped.

Days after the document release, the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and a lawyer for an alleged sexual abuse victim announced a $3.2 million settlement. The lawsuit by the plaintiff, who hasn’t been identified, accused the archdiocese of failing to promptly remove Daniel McCormack after claims he abused children had emerged.

Plaintiff attorneys say their client was abused as a boy between the eighth and 11th grades.

“We are pleased to have reached this settlement because it marks one more step toward bringing justice to the victim and his family,” Attorney William F. Martin said in a statement.

The archdiocese noted Jan. 30 that the settlement was reached with help from a mediator.

“The Archdiocese continues to encourage the use of alternatives to litigation to resolve claims of sexual misconduct in a just, fair and compassionate manner,” it said. “The Archdiocese encourages anyone who has been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, religious or lay employee, to come forward.”

Mr. McCormack pleaded guilty in 2007 to abusing five children.

He was sentenced to five years in prison and removed from priesthood. He’s currently confined to a state mental health facility. Other civil claims against the Chicago church are still pending.

Losses as a result of church failures to act are also mounting: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena, Montana filed for bankruptcy protection Jan. 31 as part of a proposed $15 million settlement for hundreds of victims who say clergy members sexually abused them over decades while the church covered it up.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena, Mont., includes the Cathedral of St. Helena. The diocese filed for bankruptcy protection but doesn’t expect to liquidate any of its assets. Diocese spokesman Dan Bartleson said the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan comes after confidential mediation sessions with the plaintiffs’ attorneys and insurers, resulting in the deal to resolve the abuse claims.

The settlement details are being worked out, but the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Montana would be responsible for approving and supervising the disbursement of $15 million to compensate the 362 victims identified in the two lawsuits.

In addition, at least $2.5 million will be set aside for victims who come forward later, spokesman Bartleson said.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

RETIREMENT From page 8A plans. Both systems use employers as a middleman; employers that do not already offer benefits will be required to offer the system to employees, and will link the employees to the system via automatic payroll deductions.

In both systems, the employers neither access/manage their employees’ retirement funds, nor are they required to contribute to any accounts.

Despite these similarities, the systems are fundamentally different.

The USA Retirement Fund Act is the result of a two-year study of the retirement crisis by the Senate HELP Committee and its Chairman, Senator Harkin. Under this act, private entities (such as non-profits, trade organizations, financial institutions, etc.) could start their own

retirement fund accounts, with approval and regulation from the Department of Labor. Approved accounts would be designated USA Retirement Funds.

The private entity would choose its own independent, qualified board trustees (who would also be federally investigated and approved) to manage the funds.

MONEY From page 8A • Senders have 180 days to report any errors they later uncover. By law, the company must investigate such reports within 90 days. For certain errors (e.g., if the money never arrived), you can ask for a full refund or have the money resent.

While the new regulations are certainly welcome, they don’t go far enough when it comes to helping customers compare the net costs of making money transfers at different vendors. You’ll still need to carefully weigh each company’s exchange rate (which fluctuates frequently) and fees (which vary depending on how much you’re sending, how quickly you want the money to arrive and the funding method) to determine which one provides the best value – the so-called “effective exchange rate.”

One company may have a more favorable exchange rate than another but charge higher fees. Depending on how much money you’re trying to transfer and by what method, however, the balance could shift over which transaction is more costeffective.

To calculate various effective exchange rates, add the amount you’re sending (in U.S. dollars) plus all fees; then divide that into the amount of foreign currency to be delivered. The company with the highest result provides the best value.

If you don’t trust your math skills, Viamericas has a handy comparison tool that lets you plug in fees and exchange rates for up to three additional vendors and it will calculate their effective exchange rates (visit www.viamericas.com). Use the tool’s manual comparison option to allow for more choices.

For more information on the new remittance transfer rule, visit www.cfpb.gov.

EDC-VC From page 8A EDC-VC is a private, nonprofit organization that serves as a business-to-government liaison to assist businesses in Ventura County by offering programs that enhance the economic vitality of the region.

For more information about the Small Business Development Center and loan, manufacturing and international trade programs, contact Bruce Stenslie at 805-384-1800 ext. 24, or bruce. stenslie@edc-vc.com. Or visit www.edc-vc.com.

REACH From page 9A “We know that one-on-one assistance is vital to helping those who are hardest to reach and most in need,” said Robert K. Ross, M.D., CEO and President of The Endowment.

“We are excited to partner with DHCS to fund outreach and enrollment assistance at the local level. This is an important investment that will help hundreds of thousands of Californians enroll in Medi-Cal.” Considering the numbers, those efforts appear to be worthwhile. According to Covered California, as of 2013 there were 8.5 million Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal. Thanks to Obamacare, up to two million more residents of are expected to be eligible this year — with a significant percentage of those potential enrollees believed to be African-American.

Thomas Duncan, CEO of Trusted Health Plan, a Washington D.C.-based managed healthcare organization, argues that African-Americans are poised to be among the chief benefactors of the healthcare law. In an article entitled “African-Americans Will Benefit Greatly From Obamacare,” published February 6 in the International Business Times, Duncan wrote that a disproportionate percentage of blacks will become newly eligible for health coverage.

“Prior to the Affordable Care Act, our nation’s healthcare system was discriminatory to both lower- and middle-wage workers,” he wrote, adding that socioeconomic factors and of debilitating and fatal diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity. “But now, Obamacare will open the door to preventive, primary, and strategic specialty care for millions of AfricanAmericans and others.”

With those factors in mind,

those who have been served

by Covered California express hope that more African-Americans will decide to enroll themselves and their families.

“Black people, we need that,” said Joseph Thomas, a 31-year-old Woodland Hills resident. He estimates that the Covered California plan he recently obtained online with his domestic partner would save their household about $1,200 per year. “[It’s important because] we don’t seem to go to the doctor as regularly as we should — but we always seem to have health issues and die earlier.” To find out where you or a loved one can enroll in person go to www.coveredca.com and click on find local help.

Next week: In African-American communities statewide, churches remain the de facto town square. How are black faith organizations stepping up to encourage enrollment in affordable healthcare?

HEART From page 9A women who have been affected by these disorders, but also to look ahead and to project what will happen to our women if certain corrective and preventive actions are not taken. An organization which I founded 30 years ago, called the Association of Black Cardiologists, has collected a great deal of that information and is currently conducting research on the subject through its Women’s Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

STRESS From page 9A the quickest energy – fats and carbs. This of course leads to weight gain.

5. Neck and Back Pain Stress triggers nervous system to reduce blood flow to the muscles, which makes them prone to spasms. In addition, our posture when stressed tends to suffer, since we tend to hunch over and tense the shoulder and neck muscles, making the muscle tension worse.

WEIGHT From page 9A waist to hip ratio is within the normal range and you have some of the above symptoms, it is still important to get checked because it is not the only deciding factor.

If you are diagnosed with metabolic syndrome this can be corrected relatively easily with a change in lifestyle.

GUARD From page 11A We would be far better off investing in opportunity rather than fear, making the country less unequal and more confident in its diversity. Contrary to the NRA, spreading concealed weapons around makes our streets more, not less, dangerous. Contrary to real estate agents, gated communities and armed guards offer more provocation than protection. In the end, real security comes not from guards or guns, but from justice.

Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is founder and president of the Chicagobased Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

You can keep up with his work at www.rainbowpush.org.

WORD-FINDS, From page 5A

SUDOKU, From page 5A

CROSSWORD COMPANION, From page 5A

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NUHO Offers Unique Film Festival Steve McQueen on the Moment He Saw Lupita Experience to the Masses

(NewsUSA) - From Sundance to Palm Springs to Cannes, film buffs ogle at these cinematic fetes but typically can only dream of parading among the who's who of Hollywood. Now, however, a new indie distribution company is making it easier -- and less expensive -- to attend a film festival by hosting it online.

NUHO Online Film Festival is the brainchild of New Hollywood Entertainment CEO Keith Mitchell and Ivy League entrepreneur Chris Kanik, and was born out of what Mitchell describes as an "inherent problem with quality independent films making it into the movie theaters."

"The festival business is a necessary spoke in the wheel of film distribution," says Kanik. "However when the festival benefits the hosts more than the filmmakers, that's wrong.

We offer filmmakers a friendly site where everybody succeeds."

What makes NUHO different from other film festivals is that independent filmmakers gain from profit sharing, have exposure to a worldwide audience, and contact with agents, distributors and other industry professionals -- all without having to

Now you can bring the film festival experience inside your home. incur travel, hotel or mar- bution. In addition, NUHO has an online lounge to keting costs.

"We are offering every- meet other attendees, and thing other film festivals of- an industry tab where othfer -- where you watch films, er distribution and acquistream live events, attend sition reps can watch the panel discussions and meet content and make deals.

"What we're doing is other filmmakers -- the only thing we can't provide is a probably as crazy as when [Robert] Redford was telling cocktail," jokes Mitchell.

The idea, he says, was people he wanted to start a to make NUHO similar film festival in the mountains yet different from other of Utah," says Mitchell.

NUHO's state-of-thefilm fests by keeping it at a fraction of the cost, and art technology ensures the allowing guests to attend filmmakers that there are no piracy issues. from their homes.

The online film festiTo that end, participants can watch any film for val, which will kick off $1.99 (per film) or buy an its festivities with a keyall access pass for all 21 note speech by Spike Lee, films for $14.99. The all runs throughout February, access pass allows guests and covers all genres of to join in panel discussions film, including narrative with working industry features, documentaries, professionals who will be shorts and web series.

For more information, talking about screenwriting, filmmaking and distri- visit www.nuhofilmfest.com.

By Alanna Vagianos As if actress and allaround feminist superwoman Rashida Jones hadn't already turned us into hardcore tween fangirls, the "Parks And Recreation" star's most recent comments have us seriously swooning. The Harvard grad sat down with The Guardian's Hadley Freeman to discuss her final farewell to "Parks And Rec," funny women in Hollywood and the "full princess fantasy."

After allegations of "slut-shaming" Hollywood actresses during an October 2013 Twitter debacle, Jones clarified and expanded on her perception of a "pornification" of pop culture in a column for Glamour magazine. The actress told The Guardian: "I'm just asking people

Rashida Jones to take a breath and talk about it. I also wanted to say there's more than one way to be a woman and be sexy -- like, you're a really great dancer, or you're really f**king smart."

Jones also discussed her frustration with the value put on marriage as an achievement for women -and how she overcame the

narrative that women can't be happy without it: I had the full princess fantasy: the white horse, the whole being saved from my life, which is ridiculous. What do I want to be saved from? My life's great! But it's just this weird thing that's been hammered into my head culturally: that's the only way to succeed, that's the only thing that counts for a woman. I'm happy, but the fact that I'm not married and don't have kids – it's taken me a long time to get to a place where I actually am OK with that, where I actually don't feel like I'm some sort of loser.

While Jones has had to defend some of her positions, there's no question she is committed to women's equality -- if not superiority.

Nicki Minaj already blasted the song's lyrics. The rapper's use of the image in unison with the track caused even more of a stir.

Minaj posted an apology to Instagram, along with a screengrab from her music video. In the mes-

sage, she wrote: What seems to be the issue now? Do you have a problem with me referring to the people Malcolm X was ready to pull his gun out on as Lookin Ass N****z?

Well, I apologize. That was never the official artwork nor is this an official single.

This is a conversation. Not a single. I am in the video shooting at Lookin Ass N****z and there happened to be an iconic photo of Malcolm X ready to do the same thing for what he believed in!!!! It is in no way to undermine his efforts and legacy. I apologize to the Malcolm X estate if the meaning of the photo was misconstrued.

The image of Malcolm X has since been removed from Minaj's Instagram account and her website.

It Took Rashida Jones 'A Long Time' to 'Be OK With' This

Steve McQueen’s critically acclaimed drama, “12 Years A Slave” has not only received an endless amount of praise from industry insiders and theatergoers, it has also birthed a tremendous amount of recognition for one of the film’s stars, Lupita Nyong'o.

Since appearing in McQueen’s masterpiece, the 30-year-old actress has graced the covers of various magazines, and spotted rubbing elbows with the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Anna Wintour. Earlier this week McQueen appeared alongside Nyong'o during an episode of “Piers Morgan Live” where he discussed how he was blown away by her pres-

ence prior to filming the Oscar-nominated flick.

“I first saw Lupita on tape, and at first I thought it was a mirage, in a way," he recalled. "I was rubbing my eyes as I was seeing what I was seeing.

I brought my daughter in, I brought my wife in and they confirmed to me that

I was looking at a great actress.”

“And then I got on the phone to my agent and said that we need to see this woman immediately. And it was just one of those moments where you kind of just quiver and sort of tremble because you know this is something big.”

Vanessa Williams musical numbers that showcase dance, jazz, tap or singing backed by 17 musicians from Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Williams, the former “Desperate Housewives” star, will be called on to sing four songs, including “Stormy Weather,” ‘’I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” and “I’ve Got

the World on a String.” She said she enjoyed the music of that era when she was in the TV movie “Stompin’ at the Savoy” in 1992.

What can people expect? “It’ll be me,” she said flirtatiously. “It won’t be k.d. lang. It’ll be me.

The people that know me know what I bring. I love the music and it’s our history. This is the music of African-Americans in New York.”

The actress and singer has never recorded the four songs in the show and especially looks forward to the chance to make “Stormy Weather” her own. “Lena Horn is such an icon for me and her performance is emblazoned in my mind,” she said. “To be able to do my version is phenomenal.”

Vanessa Williams Heads Back to Broadway

By Mark Kennedy NEW YORK — Vanessa Williams wants to stay up after midnight.

The actress, singer and former Miss America watched the matinee performance of “After Midnight” on Wednesday and then broke it to the cast backstage that she has signed up for a stint in the Broadway show celebrating Duke Ellington’s years at the Cotton Club nightclub.

“It’s an honor to jump in. It’s a well-oiled machine, up and running and I think it’ll be a perfect fit,” Williams said afterward.

She signed on before ever seeing the show and says it was an “easy, easy” decision to jump in.

Williams, who next month turns 51, will start as a guest vocalist on April 1 and end May 11, replacing Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Toni Braxton, who in turn replaced k.d. lang. Lang took over from Fantasia Barrino, who originated the part at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

The high energy show, directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, features two dozen

Lil' Kim Releases an Ode to Her Haters

Nicki Minaj Apologizes for Using Malcolm X Image

By Cavan Sieczkowski Nicki Minaj has apologized for using an image of Malcolm X for the cover art of her controversial new single, "Lookin A** N****."

Minaj released the music video for her new track along with a photo of the cover art shared on her Instagram page, USA Today reported.

The cover art featured the song's title on an iconic photo of the civil rights leader holding an M1 Carbine semi-automatic weapon and looking out a window, the outlet noted. (The image originally appeared in Ebony magazine in 1964, a time during which Malcolm X was receiving death threats.)

As the Wall Street Journal points out, critics had

Steve McQueen and Lupita Nyong’o

Lil’ Kim Lil' Kim is taking on her naysayers in a new track with rapper B Ford. Called "Haterz," the song made its debut recently with Kim writing, "The hate is real."

The expectant mother has had plans to release an upcoming mixtape, "Hard Core," for months but the project has been delayed indefinitely. No word from Kim if "Haterz" will be included on the eventual release.

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Pinkard Youth Institute Presents “A Heart for Youth”

Former Oxnard City Councilman Dean Maulhardt

Cyndi Hookstra

Geneva Renée

Mr. and Mrs. Richards

Oxnard City Councilman Bryan A. MacDonald

Mrs. Clark and son From page 1A four-year institution, and an internship program offering mentors and employment experience to students.

The public was invited to attend the special event, emceed by Steve Buenger, on Sunday, February 16, 2014, at the Residence Inn

by Marriott located at 2101 Vineyard Avenue. Buenger is owner/operator of Marine Emporium Landing and PINKARD, See page 11B Iva & Robert Jeffreys

Mr. and Mrs. Sims

Former Oxnard City Councilman Dean Maulhardt and wife Toni and Mr.& Mrs. Marvin Wergeland

Steve Buenger

Courtney Upchurch

Corey Upchurch

Tylecia Gatlin

Andre Richards

Mr. Richards

William N. Bradley, II

Angela Mitchell, John R. Hatcher, III, and Bruce Stewart

Ventura County Supervisor John Zaragoza, Rene Stewart, Ventura County District Attorney Greg Totten, Oxnard Commissioner Vincent Stewart, and Ms. Greg Totten

Albert Duff, Sr., Mexie Duff, John R. Hatcher, III, Unknown

The Fussell Family

Ramona Mitchell, Bob Adams, and Ava Adams

(front row): Aniah McKenzie, Armonee Hunter Bobbie Richards, (back row): Stanley Mantooth and Joe Richards

Dr. Dean (l.), Walace Dailey and Nita Sanford

Darlene E. Miller and Sal Gonzalez

Shé Onakomaiya and Assemblyman Jeff Gorrell

Cyndi Hookstra and Regina Crawford

Daisy Tatum, Robert Jeffries, and Jeannie Tatum

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OHS holds dedication ceremony for former high school principal Ms. Daisy Tatum

Daisy Tatum Field

Daisy posing with "Daisy Tatum Field" trophy and dedication banner.

Ball in motion”Daisy throwing out official “First pitch” for the new Daisy Tatum Softball Field dedication.

Daisy posing with dignitary.

Daisy and sister Jeannie Tatum (c.) posing with friends.

Oxnard High Principal shares the lengthy process of getting the field dedicated.

Oxnard mayor Flynn and district officials honor Daisy with a plaque. Pictured (l.) Oxnard Mayor Pro-Tem Carmen Ramirez Given all Daisy Tatum did for Oxnard High School, her name could be on practically any building or field at the school. Tatum threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Saturday's field dedication.

The well-liked former Oxnard High School Principal was honored by city officials, family and friends during the OHS softball field dedication ceremony on February 22.

Many call Tatum their mentor and over the years have shared stories about the positive influence she had on their lives. A plaque with the field’s new name now faces the softball field.

About Tatum After earning bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Arkansas, she took her first teaching job at

a high school in Little Rock.

In 1969, she accepted a job at Channel Islands High School as a physical-education teacher. Five years later she became assistant principal, and in 1982 she was moved to Hueneme High School as assistant principal. After 11 years at Hueneme, she was appointed interim principal at Frontier High, the alternative school.

She became the first African American principal in Ventura County in 1994 when she was assigned to Oxnard High. And since she has been there, attendance and test scores have increased, and the number of fights has decreased, according to Tatum and several parents.

Tatum is also credited with alleviating racial tensions at

the school. Campus supervisor Pat Martinez said he remembers walking through the middle of campus, with blacks on one side and Latinos on the other, and feeling the tension. But now, he said, people of different races interact with little conflict.

Though Tatum has been married twice, she spent too much time at school to make either marriage last, she said.

She has no children of her own, but cared for a foster child for more than eight years and has invited at least 30 foreign exchange students into her home. During summers, she visits her "children" all over the world. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mayor Flynn unveiled a plaque for the newly renamed field

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Community Calendar Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society presents the 52nd Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Lapidary Show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The event will feature gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, silent auctions, kids’ activities, raffle prizes, and a country store. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free, parking is $5. The fairgrounds are located at 10 W. Harbor Blvd., in Ventura. For more information, call Krishna Juarez at (805) 323-6725 or visit www. vgms.org.

Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 “The Pirates of Penzance” at Agoura High School. Curtain Call Youth Theater, in association with the City of Agoura Hills, is proud to present Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. Show time is 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for the general public, $15 for seniors and students and $12 for children. The school is located at 28545 W. Driver Ave., in Agoura Hills. For more information, call (818) 597-7361 or visit www.agourahillsrec.org.

Saturday, March 1 through Sunday, April 6 “The Boys Next Door” at the Elite Theatre Company. The play is about four mentally handicapped men and the earnest, but increasingly “burned out” young social worker. Show time is 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $18 for the general public, and $15 for seniors and students. The theatre is located at 2731 S. Victoria Ave., in Oxnard. For more information, call (805) 483-5118 or visit www.elitetheatre.org.

Sunday, March 2 Holistic Healing Fair at Healing in America. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is FREE, with a donation based Gong meditation at 12:30 p.m. facilitated by local musician Alarra Saress. There will be free energy healing sessions offered. There will also be practitioners are offering 20 minute sessions for $20, some practitioners include: Sound Therapy, Intuitive Readings, Psychometry/tarot, Flower Essences, Multidimensional healing, Crystals for sale and much more. Healing in America is located at 107 W. Aliso St., in Ojai.

Wednesday, March 5 through Wednesday, March 26 Stress, Health and Longevity Classes will be held at Cabrillo Economic Development Corp, (CEDC). Classes are absolutely free. Anyone can attend, public welcome-no reservation necessary. Classes will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6: 30 p.m. on Wednesdays. CEDC is located at 702 County Square Drive, in Ventura. The classes will be in the large conference room on the first floor. For more information, call Ron Cameron at (805) 389-1967, Eva Urias at (805) 487-2468, Tom Stoddart at (805) 701-9336, Sal Gonzales at (805) 407-1047, Bedford Pinkard at (805) 485-9566, or Mohammed Hasan at (805) 639-0307.

Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7 A Miracle for You Crusade - Oxnard at the Performing Arts Center’s Oxnard Room. Join Bishop Clarence E. McClendon at 7:30 p.m. nightly for 2 nights of Healing and Miracles.

Doors open 6:30 pm. Hosted by Bishop Princeton Allen.

Come Experience the Healing Grace of Jesus! The center is located at 800 Hobson Way, in Oxnard. For more information, call (310) 323-2600 or visit www.bishopmcclendon.com.

Wednesday, March 12 St. Paul Baptist Church and Kids & Families Together present an informational meeting on Kinship Care. Come learn about a local non-profit agency’s program that supports kinship families (families raising the children of relatives).

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and child care will be provided. St. Paul Baptist Church is located at 1777 Statham Blvd., in Oxnard. For more information, call Cleo Anderson at (805) 487-2015 or Leah Davis at (805) 236-7069.

Wednesday, March 12 “Women’s Leadership: How to Ask for - and Get - What You Want” webinar will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET. Asking for what you want is hard, actually getting it is even harder.

The way to get what you need from people in your office, or outside vendors and customers is with effective negotiation skills. In this 60-minute program women will learn strategies they need move forward in the workplace, and in their careers.

To register for this exciting event, call 1-800-830-0799 or visit http://www.MyWomensLeadershipTraining.com/3AP/0/2/ pDT6X8c/p9NXZFVCi/p0e/.

Saturday, March 15 Gospel Music Celebration 2014 at Saint Paul Baptist Church. The event will feature the Coastal West Community Choir, Ventura County, CA; Psalmist Linda Brown; Psalmist Dwayne Whitehead and the Saint Paul Baptist Church Music Ministry. Wear your Christian t-shirts. Saint Paul Baptist Church is located at 1777 Statham Blvd., in Oxnard.

Sunday, March 16 Come Fly with Me Grand Awards Banquet at Bethel A.M.E. Church. The event will be held from approximately 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at 855 South “F” St., in Oxnard. For more information, call Buddy Gibson, 2014 chairperson, at (805) 889-9345.

Sunday, March 16 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at the Valley Performing Arts Center, in Northridge. For more information, call (818) 677-3000.

Friday, March 28 through Sunday, April 6 “In the Heights” at the Fred Kavli Theatre. The musical tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. Show time is 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, 8 p.m. on Fridays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $69, $54, $44, and $34. Ticket prices include a facility charge. The theatre is located at the Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., in Thousand Oaks.

For more information, call (805) 449-ARTS or visit www. civicartsplaza.com.

Thursday, April 10 The Annual Ventura College Job Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our goal this year, as always, will be to introduce well prepared students and members of the community to employment possibilities. For more information, call (805) 2896411 or (805) 289-6304.

Ongoing Meetings BAPAC (Black American Political Assoc. of CA) meets on the second Thursday of each month at Oxnard Elementary School District Offices, 1051 S. A Street, in Oxnard, at 6:30 p.m.

The Ventura County Chapter of the NAACP meets on the fourth Friday of every month at the Performing Arts Center.

Meetings begin at 8 p.m. For more information call (805) 485-0449.

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God Our Father-Christ Our Redeemer-Man Our Brother

Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.

Adult Sunday School Class: 9:00 a.m.

Youth Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Women’s Thursday Night Bible Study: 6:00 p.m.

Helen Kelly Adult Day Care Center: Mon.-Wed. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

855 South “F” Street Oxnard, CA 93030 805-486-6477

Rev. Robert L. Cox, Pastor

Park Avenue Church of Christ Sunday Bible Study: 10:00 a.m.

Worship: 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Leander Jackson Minister

630 So. “A” Street Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 486-7667

Galatians 4:16 - Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?

St. Paul AME Church Are you in a spiritual rut?

What do you need to let go of?

What do you need to move on to?

Reverend Jeffery Clark PASTOR

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study Thursday Evening at 7:00 p.m.

502 Olive Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 962-1189

SENTRY TRI-COUNTY

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The Tri-County Sentry is a subsidiary of Hunt Communications, LLC. The Tri-County's only minority female owned community newspaper. All articles are welcomed and should not exceed 700 words. They must include name, address and phone number. All submissions become the property of Tri-County Sentry. The editor reserves the right to edit all articles submitted. The publisher assumes no responsibility for the opinions of the writers or advertisers.

Member: California Newspaper Publishers Association(mp); West Coast Black Publishers Association; National Newspaper Publishers Association; California Black Media

Friday, March 14 at 8 p.m. at 33 East Canon Perdido Street, in Santa Barbara Founded in 1954, the Newport Jazz Festival was the first of its kind in America, now in its 60th year the Festival is celebrating with a multi-generational tour featuring an all-star band. Led by clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen, the ensemble features vocalist Karrin Allyson, hailed by the LA Times as “the jazz world’s finest”; five-time GRAMMY® winning trumpet wizard, Randy Brecker; guitarist Mark Whitfield; and pianist Peter Martin; with Clarence Penn on drums and Larry Grenadier on bass. Tickets are $105 for VIP, $50 for section A, and $40 for section B. VIP tickets include a pre-show reception, premier seating, and a tax deductible donation to the Lobero Theatre.

For more information, call (805) 963-0761.

Pinkard Innovative Enterprises Sponsors

25th Annual Black College Tour April 12 - April 19, 2014

(Tentative list of colleges to be visited) Texas Southern University, Dillard University, Southern University, Grambling State University, Louisiana State University, Xavier University, Paul Quinn College, Southwestern Christian College, Prairie View A & M University and more!

Cost: $900

(Includes Air Fare, Lodging, Ground Transportation)

$200 Non-Refundable Deposit required by February 1, 2014

Tour allows young people an opportunity to make educated choices regarding the college that have offerings best suited for their needs. They will also learn how and why Black Colleges and Universities were started. The tour includes visits to historical sites within the states visited.

Checks Payable To: PINKARD INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISE P. O. Box 52211 Oxnard, CA 93031 www.blackcollegetour-pie.com Black College Tours by PIE Call Dr. Irene Pinkard (805) 988-2426 or Mrs. Bobbie Richards at (805) 320-2871 for Details

Get the Scoop on Crime!

On February 20, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a residential burglary in progress in the 1300 block of W. Kamala St. Officers arrived on scene and found that the suspect, Miguel Santillan, was being detained by a resident and one of the burglary victims.

An investigation revealed that Santillan entered a residence through a doggy door. He was confronted by the resident and fled into another house across the street. Once inside the second residence, he was again detained and held until officers arrived.

Santillan was found to be in possession of property that had been taken from the residences. He was arrested for suspicion of residential burglary and booked into the Ventura County Jail. The property was returned to the owners.

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The People’s Throb

Knowledge is Power, Wisdom is Free, Please Share a Wise Thought or Saying.

By Gary L. Harbour

Selwyn Taylor, 55 Oxnard, CA

Jared Seneris, 20 Oxnard, CA

Carol Bratten, 58 Canoga Park, CA

Jayshan Gaston, 22 Oxnard, CA

Xavier Winbush, 20 Oxnard, CA

Nathaniel Jonckild, 28 Ventura, CA

“Trust me when they say “experience is the best teacher”, it is. When I was younger people would tell me this, and I wouldn’t pay attention.

But, now days I find myself telling people the same thing.

From my life’s experiences I feel that I can pass on a few things to help others.”

“Be wise, be kind, share with one another, and be free.”

“In Life some rain must fall, but just enough make the flowers grow.”

“If you’ve always done what you’ve always done, you’ll always be where you’ve always been.”

“Everyone gets knocked down, just be one of those people who get up and knock back.”

“If we are so wise, how can we have no answer for help for the homeless population. A wise man named “Jesus” said sell all of your possessions and give to the poor. A wise man would think of others.”

Ben Chavis to N.C. Democrats:

Decide if You Want Me

By Cash Michaels Special to the NNPA from The Carolinian In the aftermath of the recent political firestorm surrounding the nomination of Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. as executive director of the North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP), Chavis, who had his nomination temporarily withdrawn amid false allegations from moderate and conservative Democrats, says he can and will help the party muster up needed votes to win this fall.

But only if the state party can overcome its internal differences and divisions, and unify in asking him to help.

Wilmington Ten Leader Benjamin F. Chavis thanks Black Press (Photo Credit: George E. Curry/NNPA) Meanwhile a statewide Randy Voller in his efforts letter petition is being cir- to recruit Chavis. In addiculated to Democrats, ask- tion, support among Black ing the NCDP Executive Democrats is growing as Council to back Chairman CHAVIS, See page 11B

General Motors adds 842K cars to ignition switch recall

DETROIT (KABC) -General Motors doubled the number of vehicles involved in a massive ignition recall linked to multiple fatal crashes.

Two weeks ago, the automaker announced the recall of more than 780,000 Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5s. GM is now adding 842,000 cars bringing the total to more than 1.6 million vehicles.

The vehicles being recalled include: Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5s from the 2005 through 2007 model years; Saturn Ion compacts from 2003

through 2007; and Chevrolet HHR SUVs and Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky sports cars from 2006 and 2007. Most of the cars were sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

GM says a faulty ignition switch could shut off the engine and electrical power. The problem is being linked to several fatal crashes.

The company admits it may have been too slow issuing the recall. GM North American President Alan Batey issued a rare apology saying, “We are deeply sorry and we are working

to address this issue as quickly as we can.”

According to chronology documents GM filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the company knew of the problem as early as 2004 and was told of at least one fatal crash in March of 2007.

GM issued service bulletins in 2005 and 2006 telling dealers how to fix the problem with a key insert, and advising them to tell customers not to dangle too many items from their key chains. But the CARS, See page 11B

Camarillo man accused of lewd acts with child

CAMARILLO, Calif.

(KABC) -- A man suspected of committing lewd acts with a child in Camarillo has been arrested, but investigators say there could be more victims.

Camarillo resident Ryan Metier, 23, was arrested last Wednesday and is currently free after posting $100,000 bail.

Metier is scheduled to be arraigned Monday. No further information was immediately available.

Anyone with information that may help in identifying witnesses or other potential victims is asked to contact the Ventura County Sheriff's Department Detective Matt Delahuerta at (805) 384-4740 or Detective Greg Guilin at (805) 384-4725. http://abclocal.go.com

Camarillo resident Ryan Metier, 23, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, on lewd acts with a child.

California Banks Buy Little from Minority-Owned Businesses, New Study Finds

SAN FRANCISCO California's largest banks buy few goods and services from minority-owned businesses, reports a new study from The Greenlining Institute, released this morning in San Francisco.

In a state where people of color make up 60 percent of the population, banks obtained less than eight percent of the goods and services they procured in 2012 from businesses owned by African Ameri-

cans, Latinos, Asians or Native Americans.

ESCAPING THE OLD BOY NETWORK: The Banking Industry and Supplier Diversity is the first study to ever examine in detail the degree to which banks with the largest California market share contract with diverse-owned businesses. "Banks are a key engine of our economy, purchasing over $51 billion in goods and services in 2012," said Green-

lining Institute Economic Equity Director Sasha Werblin. "It should not be considered acceptable that their supplier networks so completely fail to reflect the diversity of California." Key findings of the report include: • Entrepreneurship is essential to the health of communities of color. Minority business enterprises (MBEs) outpaced the growth of their counterparts BANKS, See page 11B

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 215-0-232135 T.S. No. 002866CA Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/21/2014 at 11:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/29/2005, as Instrument No. 20050929-0242757, in Book XX, Page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DELFINA MARIE GARIBAY, A SINGLE WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: At the main entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1833 TERRONEZ PLACE OXNARD California 93030 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $583,834.45 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the

mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.LPSASAP. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 002866-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (714) 7302727 Date: 2/10/2014 Date Executed: CLEAR RECON CORP. ,Authorized Signature CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 A-4442969 02/28/2014, 03/07/2014, 03/14/2014 TCS14-0069TS(1) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-09231979-ED Order No.: 090013572-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2006. 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 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 G. FANDERLIK AND DENISE M. FANDERLIK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/28/2006 as Instrument No. 20061128-00250150-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/21/2014 at 11:00:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $771,168.93 The purported property address is: 6620 CHARING ST, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 657-0-034-085 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

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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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-09231979-ED . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA09-231979-ED IDSPub #0062714 2/28/2014 3/7/2014 3/14/2014 TCS14-0069TS(2) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448955-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner DEMETRIA GONZALEZ FOR MANUEL GONZALEZ, RODOLFO GONZALEZ, AND ROGELIO MONTIEL MARTINEZ, MINORS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. MANUEL GONZALEZ b. RODOLFO GONZALEZ c. ROGELIO MONTIEL MARTINEZ d. DEMETRIA GONZALEZ, AKA: DEMETRIA MARTINEZ, AKA: DEMITRIA GONZALEZ Proposed Name: to MANUEL MARTINEZGONZALEZ to RODOLFO MARTINEZGONZALEZ to ROGELIO MARTINEZGONZALEZ to DEMETRIA MARTINEZGONZALEZ 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely

filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4-30-14, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 41 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 20, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. OCHOA Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014-4T TCS14-0069CofN(3) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448998-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner JESUS EDUARDO GARCIA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. JESUS EDUARDO GARCIA Proposed Name: to JESUS EDUARDO HERNANDEZ 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/3/14, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 42 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 20, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. MIJARES Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014-4T TCS14-0069CofN(4) File No.: 20140220-10002744-0 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AMIGOS AUTO REPAIR 725 E DATE ST OX, CA 93030 Return Mailing Address: Amigos Auto Repair, 725 E Date St, Oxnard, CA 93030 The date on which the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned was filed: 08-172010 The file number to the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned: 2010081710011764-0 1/1 The county where the Fictitious Business Name was filed: Ventura Full name of Registrant Lucio Cumplido 534 Houston Dr T.O., CA 91360 Sergio Simental 110 Bryce Canyon Ave Ox, CA 93033 This Business is conducted by: A General Partnership I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to California Public Records Act (G.C. 6250-6277) /S/Lucio Cumplido THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/20/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: BR Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014 - 4T TCS140069

T.S. No.: 12-49652 TSG Order No.: 02-12045064 A.P.N.: 685-0-204-125 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT

ATTACHED 注：本文件 包含一个信息摘要 참고 사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정 보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/24/2001. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/21/2014 at 11:00 AM, Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as duly appointed Trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust, Recorded 6/1/2001 as Instrument No. 2001-0101433-00 in book --, page -- And Modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 04/17/2012 in Instrument # 20120417-00070038-0 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by: ELY JAY MANDELL AND JULIE A. REES MANDELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, DOWNEY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, F.A., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS ASSOCIATION as Beneficiary.

WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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).

At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1237 GENTILLY PLACE, OAK PARK, CA 91377 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $691,178.60 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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 (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1249652. 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.

The Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 5/28/2013 Date: 2/13/2014 Old Republic Default Management Services, A Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee 500 City Parkway West, Suite 200, Orange, CA 92868-2913 (866) 263-5802 For Sale Information Contact: Priority Posting & Publishing (714) 573-1965 Dalaysia Ramirez, Trustee Sale Officer “We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.” P1083088 2/28, 3/7, 03/14/2014 TCS14-0069TS(5) APN: 139-0-091-015 TS No: CA05003363-13-1 TO No: 00207902 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on August 29, 2005 as Instrument No. 20050829-0213977 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by MIRTALA GALVAN, AND RAYMUNDO A GALVAN, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2064 NORTH VENTURA ROAD, OXNARD, CA 93036 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $851,148.11 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or

federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.

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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address on the previous page for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0500336313-1. 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. Date: February 21, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05003363-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Joseph Barragan, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1083949 2/28, 3/7, 03/14/2014 TCS140069TS(6) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID K. ESTES CASE NO. 56-201400448986-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DAVID K. ESTES. A Petition for Probate has been filed by JOHN ESTES in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that JOHN ESTES 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 Date: March 26, 2014 at Time: 9:00 A.M. in Dept.: J6 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Courthouse.

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: /S/Kevin G. Staker (CSB #101400) STAKERLAW TAX AND ESTATE PLANNING LAW CORPORATION 1200 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 280 Camarillo, CA 93010-6088 (805) 482-2282 Publish No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 2014 - 3T TCS140069P(7)

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER 56-2013-00431274-CLCL-VTA

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Sandra D. Holton aka Sandra Diane Carter; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Marina Victoria Homeowners Association NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

IT IS ORDERED that the service of the summons, citation, petition, and/or statement of damages in this action be made upon defendant/ respondent/citee by publication thereof in Tri-County Sentry, a newspaper of general circulation published at Ventura, California, hereby designated as the newspaper most likely to give notice to the party to be served; and that publication be made at least once a week for four successive weeks. Section 415.50 CCP. The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA Main Courthouse 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Scott A. Hunter (CSB #181394) ATTORNEY AT LAW 1601 Carmen Drive, Suite 114 Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 322-3131 Date: JAN 29, 2013 Clerk: MICHAEL PLANET Deputy: K. BERTSCH Publish No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014 - 4T TCS140069S(8)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400449055-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13601361-BF Order No.: 1544437 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/30/2004. 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): ISIDRO M. CAMPOS JR. AND GLORIA G. CAMPOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 8/10/2004 as Instrument No. 20040810-0218833 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/27/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA 93001, in the Auction. com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $334,129.27 The purported property address is: 1820 ARCADIA STREET, OXNARD, CA 93033 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 204-0-121185 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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13601361-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common

designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA13-601361-BF IDSPub #0061747 2/21/2014 2/28/2014 3/7/2014 TCS14-0065TS(1) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA13-564320-JP Order No.: 130125405-CAMAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/26/2005.

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 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): BECKY BREITBARTH, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 11/2/2005 as Instrument No. 20051102-0269608 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/14/2014 at 11:00:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $969,045.48 The purported property address is: 2221 SILVER SPRING DRIVE, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 696-0-322-135 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 responsi-

ble 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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13564320-JP . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA13-564320-JP IDSPub #0062162 2/21/2014 2/28/2014 3/7/2014 TCS14-0065TS(2) Trustee Sale No. 1333 Loan No. Northshore Ln Title Order No. 111313801 APN 6990-071-015 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATIO NI THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED* 注： 本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서 에 정보 요약서가 있습니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY *PURUSNAT TO CIVIL CODE §2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REDERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLU TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE

IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A APUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/14/2014 at 11:00AM, Parker Foreclosure Services, LLC as the suly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/27/2006 as document number 20060227-0041748 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by: Lloyd F. Harris, a Single Man, as Trustor, Beth Mitchell, an Unmarried Woman, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or deferral 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). At: At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Lot 12 of Tract No. 2288, in the City of Thousand Oaks, County of Ventura, State of California, as per map recorded in book 62 pages 1 to 11 inclusive of Miscellaneous Records, in the office of the county recorder of said county.

The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2560 Northshore Lane, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $110,721.80 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTCE 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 liend 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 of 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 the trustee sae 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) 5731965 or visit this Internet Web site priorityposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 1333. 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.

02/07/2014 Parker Foreclosure Services, LLC PO Box 2940 Ventura, CA 93002-2940 (714) 5731965 Donald D. Parker, President P1082222 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2014 TCS14-0065TS(4) APN: 514-0-114-205 TS No: CA05002882-13-1 TO No: 1517417 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 7, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on September 19, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070919-00180059-0 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by CAROLYN SANTIAGO, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15454 KERNVALE AVE, MOORPARK, CA 93021-1620 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $349,220.16 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the suc-

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cessful 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.

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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05002882-13-1.

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. Date: February 11, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05002882-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Joseph Barragan, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1082620 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2014 TCS140065TS(5) File No.: 20140206-10001862-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ADMIN SIDEKICK 1060 HACIENDA DR. SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Sarah Banks, 1060 Hacienda Dr., Simi Valley, CA 93065 Full Name of Registrant Sarah Banks 1060 Hacienda Dr. Simi Valley, CA 93065 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Sarah Banks NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/06/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: LE Deputy County Clerk

Publish No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2014 - 4T TCS14-0065

APN: 052-0-131-185 TS No: CA05002315-13-1 TO No: 100510 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 25, 2008. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on April 1, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008040100050828-0 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by BERTHA ANN ATH AN ASOPOU L OS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN , as Trustor(s), in favor of TWIN CAPITAL MORTGAGE as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 308 MCCAMPBELL STREET, FILLMORE, CA 93015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $334,886.60 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.

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, ei-

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ther 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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05002315-13-1.

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. Date: February 12, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05002315-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Lupe Tabita, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1082758 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2014 TCS140065TS(6) APN: 506-0-221-105 TS No: CA08001589-13-1 TO No: 00198791 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 16, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on February 23, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070223-00037289-0 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by ROY J. YURICH AND TILLIE H. YURICH, TRUSTEE OF THE YURICH REVOCABLE TRUST U/D/T DATED MAY 3, 1999, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK,F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” LOT 54 OF TRACT NO. 4140-2, IN THE CITY OF MOORPARK, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 106, PAGES 5 THROUGH 7, INCLUSIVE, OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND MINERALS BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12180 London Grove Court, Moorpark, CA 93021 The undersigned Trustee dis-

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 459989CA Loan No. 9169243517 Title Order No. 130107462 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA 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 06-121990. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-132014 at 9:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-19-1990, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 90-091174, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California, executed by: ROBERT A. WIKLUND AND BARBARA WIKLUND, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's 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.

Sale 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 the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 Legal Description: LOT 895 OF LAKE SHORE TRACT, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDER IN BOOK 11 PAGE 82 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID VENTURA COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $246,415.05 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2924 and 2926 LAKE SHORE COURT OXNARD, CA 93035 APN Number: 206-0-203240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone;

by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 02-042014 ALAW, as Trustee MARIA MAYORGA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. - 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: www. lpsasap.com or 1-714730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714573-1965 www.auction. com or 1-800-280-2832 ALAW IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at

a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www. priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-2802832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction. com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above.

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.

A-4442119 02/14/2014, 02/21/2014, 02/28/2014 TCS14-0051TS(1) APN: 216-0-094-205 TS No: CA08001515-13-1 TO No: 1533373 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 21, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on June 29, 2006 as Instrument No. 20060629-0138076 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by IRENE BURCIAGA, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for WILMINGTON FINANCE, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 130 NORTH FEATHERSTONE STREET, OXNARD, CA 93030 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances

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if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $185,181.14 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.

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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001515-13-1.

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. Date: February 5, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001515-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Joseph Barragan, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1081859 2/14, 2/21, 02/28/2014 TCS140051TS(2)

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID REINIG AKA DAVID HUGH REINIG AKA DAVID H. REINIG CASE NO. 56-201400448147-PR-PW-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DAVID REINIG AKA DAVID HUGH REINIG AKA DAVID H. REINIG. A Petition for Probate has been filed by ERIC REINIG in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that ERIC REINIG be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held on Date: MARCH 12, 2014 at Time: 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: J6 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 4353 East Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center.

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: /S/Alfred R. Keep (CSB #032192) LAW OFFICE OF ALFRED R. KEEP 4266 E. Los Angeles Ave., Suite 204 Simi Valley, CA 93063 (805) 526-6221 Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 3T TCS14-0051P(3) File No.: 20140122-10000924-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: JERRY’S AUTO SERVICE 214 E. FIFTH ST. OXNARD, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Gerardo E. Escobedo, 214 E. Fifth St., Oxnard, CA 93030 Full Name of Registrant Gerardo E. Escobedo 520 N. Ventura Rd. Oxnard, CA 93030 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Gerardo Escobedo NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 01/22/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: PA Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140051 File No.: 20140206-10001858-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MALIBU CANYON CHIROPRACTIC; (2) BACKBONE TRAILS CHIROPRACTIC 268 LOMBARD ST. THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Madeline Altman, 268 Lombard St., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Full Name of Registrant Madeline Altman Harris 268 Lombard St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 This Business is conducted by: An Individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-1986.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Madeline Altman Harris NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/06/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: RO Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140052

objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: March 21, 2014, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 42 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 07, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. MIJARES Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 2014-4T TCS14-0052CofN(2)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PETER J. MORENO CASE NO. 56-201400448377-PR-PW-OXN

File No.: 20140124-10001162-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES 2300 ALESSANDRO DRIVE, STE. 215 VENTURA, CA 93001 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Louis Nagy, 2300 Alessandro Drive, Ste. 215, Ventura, CA 93001 Full Name of Registrant Louis M. Nagy 234 Channel Heights Court Ventura, CA 93003 Shirli A Nagy 234 Channel Heights Court Ventura, CA 93003 This Business is conducted by: Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/79.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Shirli A Nagy NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 01/24/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: HA Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140053

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PETER J. MORENO; PETER JOSEPH MORENO. A Petition for Probate has been filed by MICHELE SUPAN in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that MICHELE SUPAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held on Date: 3/20/14 at Time: 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: J6 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 4353 East Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 93036, Juvenile Justice Center.

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: /S/Robert P. Wright, Esq. (CSB #200957) LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT P. WRIGHT 290 Maple Court #118 Ventura, California 93003 (805) 654-0628 Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 3T TCS14-0052P(1)CR

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201300446135-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner INGRID D I N E E N - W I M B E R LY FOR GRACE ISABELLA DINEEN, A MINOR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. GRACE ISABELLA DINEEN Proposed Name: to GRACE ISABELLA DINEEN-WIMBERLY 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written

File No.: 20140207-10001946-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE WHITE SPARROW 305 E. MATILIJA ST. OJAI, CA 93023 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Deirdre Herman, 1929 Foster Ave, Ventura, CA 93001 Full Name of Registrant Dierdre Herman 1929 Foster Ave. Ventura, CA 93001 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2014.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Deirdre Herman NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/07/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: AR Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140054 File No.: 20140207-10001974-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:

AMLAP CIRCLE PROPERTIES 5450 TELEGRAPH ROAD #104 VENTURA, CA 93003 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Amlap Circle Properties, P.O. Box 3577, Ventura, CA 93006 Full Name of Registrant Matthew M. Perrett 170 Placer Avenue Ventura, CA 93004 Gretchen M. Bradvica 392 Lynnbrook Ave. Ventura, CA 93003 Ellen M. Wayne 8461 Cliffridge Lane La Jolla, CA 92037 Michael F. Perrett 574 Quail Oaks Drive Ojai, CA 93023 This Business is conducted by: A General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 1, 2007.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Matthew M. Perrett NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/07/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: TE Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140055 HATHAWAY File No.: 20140207-10001991-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MC ENTERPRISES; (2) I.V LEAGUE MEDICAL 3) OUTRAGEOUS SIGN COMPANY 835 FLYNN ROAD CAMARILLO, CA 93012 VENTURA COUNTY State of Incorporation/Organization: CA Return Mailing Address: Western Manufacturing & Distribution LLC, 835 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012 Full Name of Registrant Western Manufacturing & Distributing, LLC 835 Flynn Road Camarillo, CA 93012 This Business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on (1-2) 1-27-2014; (3) 6-16-2003.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Donnell Nichols NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/07/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: QU Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140056 File No.: 20140207-10001993-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ARECHIGA FAMILY CHILD CARE 1322 MEADOWLARK LN OXNARD, CA 93036 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Carmen Y Arechiga, 1322 Meadowlark Ln, Oxnard, Ca 93036 Full Name of Registrant Carmen Yudith Arechiga 1322 Meadowlark Ln Oxnard, Ca 93036 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/24/2009.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Carmen Yudith Arechiga NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name state-

ment must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/07/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: QU Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140057

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.12240 Title Order No. NXCA0120288 APN 522-0091-025 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/31/05. 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 §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 satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Trustor(s): WARREN J BEDARD, TRUSTEE OF THE WARREN J BEDARD LIVING TRUST DATED 10/27/2004 Recorded: 05/10/05, as Instrument No. 20050510-0114145, of Official Records of VENTURA County, California. Date of Sale: 03/06/14 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA The purported property address is: 93 W AVENIDA DE LAS FLORES, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 Assessors Parcel No. 522-0-091-025 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $409,383.99. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. 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 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.

USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7042.12240.

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY APN: 506-0-221-105 TS No: CA08001589-13-1 TO No: 00198791 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 16, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on February 23, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070223-00037289-0 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by ROY J. YURICH AND TILLIE H. YURICH, TRUSTEE OF THE YURICH REVOCABLE TRUST U/D/T DATED MAY 3, 1999, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK,F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” LOT 54 OF TRACT NO. 4140-2, IN THE CITY OF MOORPARK, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 106, PAGES 5 THROUGH 7, INCLUSIVE, OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND MINERALS BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE LAND BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12180 London Grove Court, Moorpark, CA 93021 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $559,754.79 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.

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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001589-13-1.

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. Date: February 12, 2014 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001589-13-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Lupe Tabita, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1082799 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2014 TCS140065TS(7) Trustee Sale No. 19169CA Title Order No. 110091159-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/18/2014 at 11:00 AM, MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06/22/2007, Book , Page , Instrument 20070622-00125120-0 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by: MICHAEL A PYORALA AN UNMARRIED MAN as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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.

Sale 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 the

Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without convenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possesssion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the notes (s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93003 Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 2351 ARCHWOOD LANE 156 , SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 APN Number: 651-0-231-555 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:$346,837.43 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 the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at 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 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) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. PRIORITYPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 19169CA. 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. In addition, the borrower on the loan shall be sent a written notice if the sale has been postponed for at least ten (10) business days. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. DATE: 2/12/2014 MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE 3 SAN JOAQUIN PLAZA, SUITE 215, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Sales Line: (714) 573-1965 OR (702) 586-4500 STEPHANIE GARCIA, FORECLOSURE OFFICER MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE IS ASSISTING THE BENEFICIARY TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1082817 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2014 TCS140065TS(8) T.S. No. 20130291 Loan No.: 7025970018/PENA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/24/2007 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. Notice is hereby given that UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION,

as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed

by RACHEL M PENA AND RUBEN R PENA, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS recorded 06/01/2007 in Book N/A Page N/A Inst. # 20070601-001114320 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell there under recorded 9/26/2013 in Book N/A Page N/A Inst. # 20130926-00164057-0 of said Officials Records, will sell on 3/25/2014 at 11:00 AM : At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA at public auction to the highest bidder for cash (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) (NOTE: CASHIER’S CHECK(S) MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10009 LAS CRUSES STREET , VENTURA, CA 93004 APN# 0890-112-155 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $109,904.90. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal of the note secured by said deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

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 714-573-1965 for in-

formation regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.priorityposting.com regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case T.S. No. 20130291.

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. The mortgage loan servicer, beneficiary, or authorized agent has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 has been met.

UnionBanCal Mortgage 9885 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92121 Mail Code MC 2-69D-220 858-496-5484 UNIONBANCAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION By: TONY SCANDLYN, VICE PRESIDENT P1082849 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2014 TCS14-0065TS(9) Trustee Sale No. 13519452 CEN Title Order No. 130000499-CA-MAI APN 628-0-222-185 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/27/06. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/13/14 at 11:00 am, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Theresa C. Berenger, a married woman as her sole and separate property, as Trustor(s), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as Nominee for Countrywide Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, Recorded on 02/03/06 in Instrument No. 20060203-0023859 of official records in the Office of the county recorder of VENTURA County, California; Sabadell United Bank, N.A., as the current Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state of 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), At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 5496 SENECA PLACE, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $864,110.56 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

DATE: 2-12-14 Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation 6 Venture, Suite 305 Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (877) 2570717 or (602) 638-5700 Fax: (602) 638-5748 www.aztectrustee.com 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.

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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 or visit the Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 13-519452.

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. Call 714573-1965 http://www.

Priorityposting.com Or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee.com P1082890 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2014 TCS140065TS(10) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448620-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner HOOSHANG SOLTANI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. HOOSHANG SOLTANI Proposed Name: to VAHID BAVALI 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4-4-14, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 41 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: 2-13-14

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By DEBRA RAMOS Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2014-4T TCS14-0065CofN(11) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT ALLAN LAWRENCE CASE NO. 56-201400448412-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT ALLAN LAWRENCE. A Petition for Probate has been filed by FRANCES LAWRENCE in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that FRANCES LAWRENCE 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 Date: 3/19/2014 at Time: 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: J6 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 4353 East Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center.

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: /S/Maria L. Capritto (CSB #188970) ARNOLD LAROCHELLE MATHEWS VAN CONAS & ZIRBEL, LLP 300 E. Esplanade Drive, Suite 2100 Oxnard, CA 93036 (805) 988-9886 Publish No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 3T TCS140065P(12)

T.S. No. 13-24141 APN: 579-0-042-445 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/2/2009.

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: HELENE CROFT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Law Offices of Les Zieve Deed of Trust recorded 12/31/2009 as Instrument No. 20091231-00210369 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Date of Sale: 3/14/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $320,287.98 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 365 JEREMIAH DRIVE #E SIMI VALLEY, California 93065 Described as follows: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof EXHIBIT “A” THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS GUARANTEE IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF

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CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, COUNTY OF VENTURA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: LOT 79, TRACT NO. 3535-4, IN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 101, PAGES 20 TO 22 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING BELOW A DEPTH SHOWN BELOW BUT WITH NO RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS PROVIDED IN DEED DEPTH: 500 FEET RECORDED:FEBRUARY 17,1970 AS DOCUMENT NO. 7849 IN BOOK 3622, PAGE 455, OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 2: AN EXCLUSIVE “PATIO EASEMENT” FOR THE PURPOSES AND UPON THE TERMS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE XV OF THE “TOWNHOMES DECLARATION” RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 1983, AS DOCUMENT NO. 140986, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND AMENDMENT THERETO RECORDED APRIL 5, 1984, AS DOCUMENT NO. 37186 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, OVER THAT PORTION OF PARCEL R OF TRACT NO. 3535-4, LYING ADJACENT AND CONTIGEOUS TO LOT 79, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 101, PAGE 20 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESIGNATED ON EXHIBIT B-2 OF THE SECOND DECLARATION OF ANNEXATION RECORDED APRIL 22, 1985, AS DOCUMENT NO. 40415, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AS “PATIO EASEMENT”. PARCEL 3: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT OVER PARCELS RAND S OF TRACT 3535-4, IN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 101, PAGE 20 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCEL R SUBJECT TO THE “PATIO EASEMENT” SET FORTH ON EXHIBIT B-2 OF THE DECLARATION OF ANNEXATION ABOVE REFERRED TO. PARCEL 4: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT OVER PARCELS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, AND J OF TRACT NO. 3535-1, IN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED BIN BOOK 95, PAGES 77 TO 81, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCEL J SUBJECT TO THE “PATIO EASEMENTS” SET FORTH IN ARTICLE XV OF THE “TOWNHOMES DECLARATION” DECEMBER 14, 1983 AND DOCUMENT NO. 140986 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND AMENDMENT THERETO RECORDED APRIL 5, 1984 AS DOCUMENT NO. 37186 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND DESIGNATED ON EXHIBIT B-1 OF SAID AMENDMENT. PARCEL 5: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT OVER PARCELS M, N, Q, AND P OF TRACT NO. 3535-3, IN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 100, PAGES 51 AND 52 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCELS M AND P SUBJECT TO THE “PATIO EASEMENT” SET FORTH IN ARTICLE XV OF THE “TOWNHOMES DECLARATION” RECORDED DECEMBER14, 1983 AS DOCUMENT NO. 140986 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND AMENDMENT THERETO RECORDED APRIL 5, 1984 AS DOCUMENT NO. 37186 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND DESIGNATED ON EXHIBIT B-2 OF THE DECLARATION OF ANNEXATION RECORDED AUGUST 21, 1984 AS DOCUMENT NO. 92383, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. ALSO EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF PARCEL M LYING WITHIN LOT 45 AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT “A” OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 1984, AS DOCUMENT NO. 107812 OF

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T.S. No. 13-24141 APN: 579-0-042-445 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/2/2009.

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: HELENE CROFT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Law Offices of Les Zieve Deed of Trust recorded 12/31/2009 as Instrument No. 20091231-00210369 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Date of Sale: 3/14/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $320,287.98 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 365 JEREMIAH DRIVE #E SIMI VALLEY, California 93065 Described as follows: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof EXHIBIT “A” THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS GUARANTEE IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, COUNTY OF VENTURA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: LOT 79, TRACT NO. 3535-4, IN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 101, PAGES 20 TO 22 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING BELOW A DEPTH SHOWN BELOW BUT WITH NO RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS PROVIDED IN DEED DEPTH: 500 FEET RECORDED:FEBRUARY 17,1970 AS DOCUMENT NO. 7849 IN BOOK 3622, PAGE 455, OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 2: AN EXCLUSIVE “PATIO EASEMENT” FOR THE PURPOSES AND UPON THE TERMS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE XV OF THE “TOWNHOMES DECLARATION” RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 1983, AS DOCUMENT NO. 140986, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND AMENDMENT THERETO RECORDED APRIL 5, 1984, AS DOCUMENT NO. 37186 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, OVER THAT PORTION OF PARCEL R OF TRACT NO. 3535-4, LYING ADJACENT AND CONTIGEOUS TO LOT 79, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 101, PAGE 20 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESIGNATED ON EXHIBIT B-2 OF THE SECOND DECLARATION OF ANNEXATION RECORDED APRIL 22, 1985, AS DOCUMENT NO. 40415, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AS “PATIO EASEMENT”.

PARCEL 3: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT OVER PAR-

CELS RAND S OF TRACT 3535-4, IN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 101, PAGE 20 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCEL R SUBJECT TO THE “PATIO EASEMENT” SET FORTH ON EXHIBIT B-2 OF THE DECLARATION OF ANNEXATION ABOVE REFERRED TO. PARCEL 4: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT OVER PARCELS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, AND J OF TRACT NO. 3535-1, IN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED BIN BOOK 95, PAGES 77 TO 81, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCEL J SUBJECT TO THE “PATIO EASEMENTS” SET FORTH IN ARTICLE XV OF THE “TOWNHOMES DECLARATION” DECEMBER 14, 1983 AND DOCUMENT NO. 140986 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND AMENDMENT THERETO RECORDED APRIL 5, 1984 AS DOCUMENT NO. 37186 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND DESIGNATED ON EXHIBIT B-1 OF SAID AMENDMENT. PARCEL 5: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT OVER PARCELS M, N, Q, AND P OF TRACT NO. 3535-3, IN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 100, PAGES 51 AND 52 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCELS M AND P SUBJECT TO THE “PATIO EASEMENT” SET FORTH IN ARTICLE XV OF THE “TOWNHOMES DECLARATION” RECORDED DECEMBER14, 1983 AS DOCUMENT NO. 140986 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND AMENDMENT THERETO RECORDED APRIL 5, 1984 AS DOCUMENT NO. 37186 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND DESIGNATED ON EXHIBIT B-2 OF THE DECLARATION OF ANNEXATION RECORDED AUGUST 21, 1984 AS DOCUMENT NO. 92383, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. ALSO EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF PARCEL M LYING WITHIN LOT 45 AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT “A” OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 1984, AS DOCUMENT NO. 107812 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. A.P.N #.: 579-0-042-445 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

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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) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1324141. 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.

Dated: 2/13/2014 L a w Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 5731965 www.priorityposting.com Christine O’Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE P1083117 2/21, 2/28, 03/07/2014 TCS140065TS(13) AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THOMAS J. SHANKLIN CASE NO. 56-201400447135-PR-PW-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THOMAS J. SHANKLIN, TOM SHANKLIN. A Petition for Probate has been filed by CATHIE A. BACON in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that CATHIE A. BACON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held on Date: March 13, 2014 at Time: 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: J6 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 4353 East Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center.

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: /S/Stuart A. Comis (CSB #084050) NELSON COMIS KETTLE & KINNEY LLP 300 Esplanade Dr., Suite 1170 Oxnard, CA 93036 (805) 604-4100 Publish No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 3T TCS140065P(14) File No.: 20140210-10002082-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DRJ PRODUCTIONS 545 N VENTURA RD PORT HUENEME, CA 93041 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Dave R Jaramillo, PO Box 51615, Oxnard, CA 93031 Full Name of Registrant Dave Raymond Jaramillo 545 N Ventura Rd Port Hueneme, CA 93041 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/10/14.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Dave Jaramillo NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Sec-

tion 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/10/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: MC Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2014 - 4T TCS14-0066 File No.: 20140211-10002203-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ALOHA JERKY CO 5690 BIRCH VIEW LN CAMARILLO, CA 93012 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Josh M. Alvary, 5690 Birch View Ln, Camarillo, CA 93012 Full Name of Registrant Josh Michael Alvary 5690 Birch View Ln Camarillo, CA 93012 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/11/2014.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Josh Michael Alvary NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/11/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: TE Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2014 - 4T TCS14-0067

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 261276CA Loan No. 0015448061 Title Order No. 1424254 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA 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 05-092006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-142014 at 11:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-19-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 200605190108103, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California, executed by: J. VENTURA MORENO AND JOSEFINA MORENO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) AS NOMINEE FOR PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE , VENTURA, CA Legal Description: LOT 111 OF PARKWOOD TRACT, IN THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME, COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 22, PAGE 70 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND OTHER MINERALS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITH NO RIGHTS OF SURFACE ENTRY IN SAID PROPERTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $450,144.40 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1223 NORTH 6TH STREET PORT HUENEME, CA 93041 APN Number: 2070-032-075 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 02-18-2014 ALAW, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. - 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: www. lpsasap.com or 1-714730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714573-1965 www.auction. com or 1-800-280-2832 ALAW IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www. priorityposting.com (Click

on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-2802832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction. com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above.

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.

A-4444123 02/21/2014, 02/28/2014, 03/07/2014 TCS14-0067TS(1) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 256015CA Loan No. 1024267948 Title Order No. 1052598 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA 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 05-052005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-142014 at 11:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-17-2005, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 20050517-0119353, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of VENTURA County, California, executed by: WILLIAM G. LINDSAY, III AND DAWN M. LINDSAY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR METROCITIES MORTGAGE LLC DBA NO RED TAPE MORTGAGE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER HALL OF JUSTICE, 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE , VENTURA, CA Legal Description: PART OF AN UNNUMBERED LOT LYING NORTH OF LOTS 23, 24, 25 AND 26 OF RANCHO SANTA PAULA Y SATICOY, IN THE COUNTY OF VENTURA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK A PAGE 290 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS (TRANSCRIBED RECORDS FROM SANTA BARBARA COUNTY), IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A 3/4 INCH IRON PIPE SET IN LINE NO. 17 OF THE FINAL SURVEY OF THE RANCHO SANTA PAULA Y SATICOY, FROM WHICH A BOLT SET IN CONCRETE AT THE FOOT OF A SYCAMORE TREE AND MARKED S.P.#11, AND S.B.M.#8, BEARS NORTH 35º 30’ WEST 917.90 FEET THENCE, 1ST: - SOUTH 54º 59’ WEST 163.52 FEET TO A 3/4 INCH IRON PIPE SET IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF OJAI ROAD THENCE ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, 2ND: - SOUTH 31º 55’ EAST 65.14 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A LINE WHICH IS PARALLEL WITH THE HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED FIRST COURSE AND

DISTANT SOUTH 35º 30’ EAST 65.00 FEET, MEASURED ALONG SAID LINE NO. 17 FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, 3RD: - NORTH 54º 59’ EAST 167.78 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO SAID LINE NO. 17 THENCE ALONG SAID LINE NO. 17, 4TH: - NORTH 35º 30’ WEST 65.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID LAND IS ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 11 AND A PORTION OF LOT 10 AS SHOWN ON LICENSED SURVEYOR’S MAP FILED IN BOOK 2 PAGE 113 OF RECORDS OF SURVEYS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT FROM SAID LAND IN FAVOR OF THE SANTA PAULA WATER WORKS, A CORPORATION, AIL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS IN AND TO THE WATERS OF THE ARROYO MUPU OF SANTA PAULA CREEK, INCLUDING ALL RIPARIAN WATER RIGHTS, RIGHTS OF WAY, DAMS, DITCHES, FLUMES OR CONDUITS OF ANY KIND, NATURE OR DESCRIPTION, OWNED, HELD, CLAIMED, OR IN ANY MANNER USED OR ENJOYED BY THE SAID SANTA PAULA WATER WORKS, INCLUDING ALL WATER LYING BENEATH THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. ALSO EXCEPT FROM SAID LAND THE OIL, MINERALS AND OTHER RIGHTS GRANTED TO EDWARD W. HASKELL

BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 24,1864 RECORDED IN BOOK B PAGE 153 OF DEEDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $364,052.83 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4118 SANTA PAULA-OJAI ROAD SANTA PAULA, CA 93060 APN Number: 040-0-140-175 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone;

by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 02-182014 ALAW, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. - 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: www. lpsasap.com or 1-714730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714573-1965 www.auction. com or 1-800-280-2832 ALAW IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether

your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www. priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-2802832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction. com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above.

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.

A-4444108 02/21/2014, 02/28/2014, 03/07/2014 TCS14-0067TS(2) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7069.27448 Title Order No. NXCA-0120555 MIN No. APN 200-0061-215 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/10/07. 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 §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 satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): RICHARD J. WHITE AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 10/18/07, as Instrument No. 2007101800196157-0,of Official Records of VENTURA County, California. Date of Sale: 03/13/14 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort,1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA The purported property address is: 1540 NORTH M STREET, OXNARD, CA 93030 Assessors Parcel No. 200-0-061-215 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $444,538.28. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee.

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,

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7069.27448 Title Order No. NXCA-0120555 MIN No. APN 200-0061-215 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/10/07. 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 §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 satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): RICHARD J. WHITE AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 10/18/07, as Instrument No. 2007101800196157-0,of Official Records of VENTURA County, California. Date of Sale: 03/13/14 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort,1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA The purported property address is: 1540 NORTH M STREET, OXNARD, CA 93030 Assessors Parcel No. 200-0-061-215 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $444,538.28. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee.

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 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.

USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7069.27448.

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.

Date: February 17, 2014 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee David Ochoa, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 866-387-6987

Sale Info website: www.

USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877484-9942 or 800-2802832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: 866387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7069.27448: 02/21/2014 ,02/28/2014,03/07/2014 TCS14-0067TS(3) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BARBARA PATRICIA NEILL CASE NO. 56-201400448738-PR-PW-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BARBARA PATRICIA NEILL. A Petition for Probate has been filed by ROBERT CHRISTOPHER NEILL in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that ROBERT CHRISTOPHER NEILL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held on Date: 3/26/14 at Time: 9:00AM in Dept.: J-6 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 4353 E. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center.

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: /S/Ruth D. Morrow, Esq. (CSB #77507) LAW OFFICE OF DAVID A. ESQUIBIAS 2625 Townsgate Rd., Suite 330 Westlake Village, CA 91361 (805) 267-1141 Publish No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 3T TCS140067P(5)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES RICHARD WAHE Case No. 56-2014-00448609-PRPW-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES RICHARD WAHE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Aida Jamal in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Aida Jamal be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 19, 2014 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard, Oxnard, CA 93036.

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: RANDY D GRUEN ESQ SBN 105729 THE WERNER LAW FIRM 27257 1/2 CAMP PLENTY RD SANTA CLARITA CA 91351 CN895778 Publish No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 2014 3T TCS14-0067P(6)

ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3-25-14, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 20 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 07, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. OCHOA Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2014-4T TCS14-0067CofN(9)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARYANN PARSHALL AKA MARY ANN PARSHALL AKA MARY A. PARSHALL CASE NO. 56-2014-00448372-PRLA-OXN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DIANA LYNN FIELDS Case No. 56-2014-00448606-PRLA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARYANN PARSHALL AKA MARY ANN PARSHALL AKA MARY A. PARSHALL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/20/14 at 9:00AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 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 MATTHEW J. KUMAR, ESQ. - SBN 283521 30699 RUSSELL RANCH RD. STE 215 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91362-7315 2/21, 2/28, 3/7/14 CNS-2590503# TRI-COUNTY SENTRY TCS14-0067P(8)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448406-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner FRED APODACO JR. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. FRED APODACO JR. Proposed Name: to GEORGE APODAC 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no writ-

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DIANA LYNN FIELDS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kristy Benenati in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kristy Benenati 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 March 19, 2014 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard, Oxnard, CA 93036.

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: RANDY D GRUEN ESQ SBN 105729 THE WERNER LAW FIRM 27257 1/2 CAMP PLENTY RD SANTA CLARITA CA 91351 CN895765 Publish No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 2014 3T TCS14-0067P(10)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448840-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner CHERIE LORRAINE PIERSON FOR ELIJAH MANUEL BALVERDE, A MINOR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. ELIJAH MANUEL BALVERDE Proposed Name: to ISAIAH MANUEL BALVERDE 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a

hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/20/14, Time: 08:30am, in Dept.: 41 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 18, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By C. RIOS Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2014-4T TCS14-0067CofN(11) File No.: 20140122-10000955-0 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PRO NAILS SPA 1673 ROYAL AVE SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 Return Mailing Address: Robert Do, 2163 E. Olsen Rd., Thousand Oaks, Ca 91360 The date on which the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned was filed: 3-182013 The file number to the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned: 2013031810003498-0 1/1 The county where the Fictitious Business Name was filed: County of Ventura Full name of Registrant Robert Hua Do 2163 E. Olsen Rd. Thousand Oaks, Ca 91360 This Business is conducted by: An Individual I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to California Public Records Act (G.C. 6250-6277) /S/Robert Hua Do THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 01/22/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: RO Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2014 - 4T TCS14-0068

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.12240 Title Order No. NXCA0120288 APN 522-0091-025 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/31/05. 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 §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 satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Trustor(s): WARREN J BEDARD, TRUSTEE OF THE WARREN J BEDARD LIVING TRUST DATED 10/27/2004 Recorded: 05/10/05, as Instrument No. 20050510-0114145, of Official Records of VENTURA County, California. Date of Sale: 03/06/14 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA The purported property address is: 93 W AVENIDA DE LAS FLORES, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 Assessors Parcel No. 522-0-091-025 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $409,383.99. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. 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

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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 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.

USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7042.12240.

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.

Date: February 7, 2014 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Victoria Gutierrez, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 866-3876987 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure. com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 or 800280-2832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: 866-387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. File # 7042.12240: 2/14/20 14,2/21/2014,2/28/2014 TCS14-0057TS(1) T.S. No.: CR13-1110 A.P.N.: 202-0-223-085 TSG#: 150-1531852-05 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED AND THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION NEED ONLY BE MAILED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/1/2007.

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: FIDEL A. MORATAYA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC. Recorded 6/8/2007 as Instrument No. 2007060800115462-0 in book , page and Rerecorded on - as Instrument No. -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 11/6/2013 in Book Page , as Instrument No. 2013110600183113 of said Official Records. Date of Sale: 3/12/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $300,671.30 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 112 BOTTLEBRUSH AVENUE OXNARD, CA 93030 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at the 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 714-573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www. priorityposting.com using the file number assigned to this case CR13-1110.

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. 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. Date: 2/7/2014 COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC. 4952 WARNER AVENUE #105 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649 PHONE #: (714) 846-6634 FAX #: (714) 846-8720 TRUSTEE’S SALE LINE (714) 573-1965 Sale Website: www.priorityposting.com HOAI PHAN COUNTY RECORDS RESEARCH, INC., TRUSTEE DIVISION P1082353 2/14, 2/21, 02/28/2014 TCS14-0057TS(2) APN: 674-0-181-095 TS No: CA01000364-13 TO No: 95303791 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 11, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, MTC

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Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 31, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070531-001100310 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by DAVID SCATTERGOOD AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), NATIONAL CITY BANK as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST AND ALL RELATED LOAN DOCUMENTS The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3493 CALLE QUEBRACHO, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $104,658.00 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.

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

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TRI-COUNTY SENTRY

APN: 674-0-181-095 TS No: CA01000364-13 TO No: 95303791 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 11, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 31, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070531-001100310 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, executed by DAVID SCATTERGOOD AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), NATIONAL CITY BANK as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST AND ALL RELATED LOAN DOCUMENTS The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3493 CALLE QUEBRACHO, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $104,658.00 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.

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 informa-

tion. 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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA01000364-13.

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.

Date: February 7, 2014 TRUSTEE CORPS, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee TS No. CA01000364-13 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Matthew Kelley, Trustee Sales Officer SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1082275 2/14, 2/21, 02/28/2014 TCS14-0057TS(3) File No.: 20140206-10001884-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) WESTLAKE LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES; (2) WESTLAKE LIFESTYLE 2555 TOWNSGATE RD. #200 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Carole Vicens, 4607 Lakeview Cyn #494, Westlake Village, CA 91361 Full Name of Registrant Carole Vicens 4607 Lakeview Canyon #494 Westlake Village, CA 91361 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Carole Vicens NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/06/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: RO Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140058

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448441-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner MARIA ANGELICA SANTIAGO FOR BRENDA SANTIAGO GONZALEZ, A MINOR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. BRENDA SANTIAGO GONZALEZ Proposed Name: to BRENDA SANTIAGOGONZALEZ 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the

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name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/10/14, Time: 8:20am, in Dept.: 42 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 10, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. MIJARES Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014-4T TCS14-0058CofN(1) File No.: 20140210-10002035-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ROBERTO’S APPLIANCE & REFRIGERATION 1520 RIVAS LN OXNARD, CA 93035 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Roberto’s Appliance & Refrigeration, 1520 Rivas Ln, Oxnard, CA 93035 Full Name of Registrant Roberto Espinoza 1520 Rivas Ln Oxnard, CA 93035 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-10-14.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Roberto Espinoza NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/10/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: AR Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140059

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448461-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner ANGEL CHANG FOR HAOWEN CUI, A MINOR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. HAOWEN CUI Proposed Name: to DAVID HAOWEN CHANG 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: MAR 26, 2014, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 42 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County

Sentry.

Date: FEB 10, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By DEBRA RAMOS Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014-4T TCS14-0059CofN(1) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448444-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner JOHN DALE CHAMBERS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. JOHN DALE CHAMBERS Proposed Name: to JOHN DALE BULLOCK 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 04-07-14, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 41 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 10, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. OCHOA Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014-4T TCS14-0059CofN(2) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448399-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner ANTOINE GERARD FABIAN NESBY AND JENNIFER RANAI NESBY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. ANTOINE GERARD FABIAN NESBY b. JENNIFER RANAI NESBY Proposed Name: to PHAROAH SHAKA DAMU to JENNIFER RANAI DAMU 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: MAR 26, 2014, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 41 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 7, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By DEBRA RAMOS Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014-4T TCS14-0059CofN(3)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448498-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner GARRET MICHAEL AVELAR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. GARRET MICHAEL AVELAR Proposed Name: to GARRET MICHAEL GUSTASON 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: MAR 26, 2014, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 42 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 10, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By DEBRA RAMOS Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014-4T TCS14-0059CofN(3) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 117018 Title No. 1491289 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/03/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/06/2014 at 11:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/09/2006, as Instrument No. 200603090050522, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Ventura County, State of California, executed by Donald O’Brien and Toni L. Johnson, Husband and Wife, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the main entrance to the Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 202-0-321025 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 734 Moby Dick Lane, Oxnard, CA 93030 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial

publication of the Notice of Sale is: $341,561.31 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 2/10/2014 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Rivas/Authorized Signature FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-7302727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www. lpsasap.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 117018.

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. A-FN4443182 02/14/2014, 02/21/2014, 02/28/2014 TCS140059TS(4) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROGER ALPHONSE MAINVILLE aka ROGER A. MAINVILLE Case No. 56-2014-00448384-PRPL-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROGER ALPHONSE MAINVILLE aka ROGER A. MAINVILLE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Julie Gassert in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Julie Gassert be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 26, 2014 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No.

J6 located at 4353 E. Vineyard, Oxnard, CA 93036.

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: RONALD D ROSENGARTEN ESQ SBN 128859 ROSENGARTEN & ASSOCIATES 23801 CALABASAS RD STE 1015 CALABASAS CA 91302 CN895701 Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 3T TCS14-0059P(5) File No.: 20140203-10001637-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: JOSE’S POWDERCOATING 1930 FLYNN RD UNIT C CAMARILLO, CA 93012 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Jose Luis Fuentes, 2101 N H. St, Oxnard, CA 93036 Full Name of Registrant Jose Luis Fuentes 2101 N H St Oxnard, CA 93036 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Jose Luis Fuentes NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/03/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: QU Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140060 File No.: 20140211-10002168-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HUENEME FOOD MART 301 E. HUENEME ROAD PORT HUENEME, CA 93041 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Hee Ja. Chang, 301 E. Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041 Full Name of Registrant Hee Ja. Chang 351 Spring Park Road Camarillo, CA 93012 Koo Hwan. Chang 351 Spring Park Road Camarillo, CA 93012 This Business is conducted by: Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/16/2006.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Hee Ja. Chang NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/11/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: QU Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140061

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448543-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner CLAUDIA LORENA ZAMORA FOR JORDAN ANTONIO BORRACHANDO ZAMORA, A MINOR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. JORDAN ANTONIO BORRACHANDO ZAMORA Proposed Name: to JORDAN RUIZ ZAMORA 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: April 8, 2014, Time: 8:30 a.m., in Dept.: 40 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 11, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. AKUNA Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014-4T TCS14-0061CofN(1) File No.: 20140121-10000913-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TORRES TRANSPORTATION 1924 SOCORRO WAY OXNARD, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Victor A. Torres, 1924 Socorro Way, Oxnard, CA 93030 Full Name of Registrant Victor A. Torres 1924 Socorro Way Oxnard, CA 93030 Michelle Magana 1924 Socorro Way Oxnard, CA 93030 This Business is conducted by: A General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Victor A. Torres NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 01/21/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: BR Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140062

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEAN L. LIVINGSTON AKA JEAN LLOYD LIVINGSTON CASE NO. 56-2014-00448540-PRLA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JEAN L. LIVINGSTON AKA JEAN LLOYD LIVINGSTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NANCY COLE in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NANCY COLE 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,

TRI-COUNTY SENTRY NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEAN L. LIVINGSTON AKA JEAN LLOYD LIVINGSTON CASE NO. 56-2014-00448540-PRLA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JEAN L. LIVINGSTON AKA JEAN LLOYD LIVINGSTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NANCY COLE in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NANCY COLE 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: 03/20/14 at 9:00AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 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 LIBBY L. BARRABEE - SBN 89016 LAW OFFICE OF LIBBY L. BARRABEE 1329 E THOUSAND OAKS BLVD #215 THOUSAND OAKS CA 91362 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/14 CNS-2588185# TRI-COUNTY SENTRY TCS14-0062P(1)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES R. RUSSELL CASE NO. 56-201400448179-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES R. RUSSELL. A Petition for Probate has been filed by JAMES RUSSELL, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that JAMES RUSSELL, JR. 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 Date: March 13, 2014 at Time: 9:00AM in Dept.: J6 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 4353 E. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, CA 93036, JJC. 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: /S/Stephen M. Wood (CSB #281465) CUNNINGHAMLEGAL 771 E. Daily Drive, Suite 350 Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 484-2769 Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 3T TCS14-0062P(3) File No.: 20140207-10002001-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) NEW AVEX, INC.; (2) NEW AVEX; 3) AVEX 205 DURLEY AVENUE, SUITE A CAMARILLO, CA 93010 VENTURA COUNTY State of Incorporation/Organization: California Return Mailing Address: ARNOLD LAROCHELLE MATHEWS VANCONAS & ZIRBEL LLP, Attn: Gary D. Arnold, 300 Esplanade Drive, Suite 2100, Oxnard, CA 93036 Full Name of Registrant Avex, Inc. 205 Durley Avenue, Suite A Camarillo, CA 93010 This Business is conducted by: A Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on (1-2) March 20, 2000; (3) 03/20/2000.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Terese Winson NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/07/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: TE Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140063 ARNOLD File No.: 20140207-10001999-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MITTAG RANCHES 4049 WALNUT AVENUE SOMIS, CA 93066 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Gary D. Arnold, Esq., ARNOLD LAROCHELLE MATHEWS VANCONAS & ZIRBEL LLP, 300 Esplanade Drive, Suite 2100, Oxnard, CA 93036 Full Name of Registrant Marie Isabel Mittag AM Bonneshof 30, 40474 Duesseldorf, Germany Mittag Management Corp 4049 Walnut Ave. Somis, CA 93066 This Business is conducted by: A General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/24/1989.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/John M. Mathews, Esq. NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/07/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: TE Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2014 - 4T TCS140064 ARNOLD

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEVEN TYLER DRAINE CASE NO. 56-201400448338-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STEVEN TYLER DRAINE. A Petition for Probate has been filed by ROBERT W. DRAINE in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that ROBERT W. DRAINE 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 Date: 3/13/2014 at Time: 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: J6 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 4353 East Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center.

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: /S/Kendall A. VanConas (CSB #160829) ARNOLD LAROCHELLE MATHEWS VANCONAS & ZIRBEL, LLP 300 East Esplanade Drive, Suite 2100 Oxnard, CA 93036 (805) 988-9886 Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 3T TCS14-0064P(1)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA LEE DRAINE CASE NO. 56-201400448334-PR-PW-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICIA LEE DRAINE. A Petition for Probate has been filed by ROBERT W. DRAINE in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that ROBERT W. DRAINE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held on Date: 3/13/2014 at Time: 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: J6 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 4353 East Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center.

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: /S/Kendall A. VanConas (CSB #160829) ARNOLD LAROCHELLE MATHEWS VANCONAS & ZIRBEL, LLP 300 East Esplanade Drive, Suite 2100 Oxnard, CA 93036 (805) 988-9886 Publish No.: Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 3T TCS14-0064P(2)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400447996-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner CRISTINA GONZALEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. CRISTINA GONZALEZ

Proposed Name: to CRISTINA AURORA GONZALEZ MENDOZA 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: March 28, 2014, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 40 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: JAN 30, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. MIJARES Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014-4T TCS14-0045CofN(3) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400447338-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner JOHNALLE OJEDA HOFFMAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. JOHNALLE OJEDA HOFFMAN Proposed Name: to JENAY SOFIA HOFFMAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3-11-14, Time: 8:30 am, in Dept.: 43 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: JAN 14, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. OCHOA Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014-4T TCS14-0045CofN(4) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400447887-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner JOSHUA JAMES WHITNEY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. JOSHUA JAMES WHITNEY Proposed Name: to JOSHUA JAMES BALDING 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court

days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: March 28, 2014, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 42 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: JAN 28, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. MIJARES Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014-4T TCS14-0045CofN(5) File No.: 20140123-10001048-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CALI SUNRISE 1623 E. THOMPSON BLVD VENTURA, CA. 93001 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Sheila Ikeda, 278 Seneca St., Ventura, Ca. 93001 Full Name of Registrant Sheila R. Ikeda 278 Seneca St. Ventura, Ca. 93001 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-5-13.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Sheila Ikeda NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 01/23/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: OC Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 4T TCS14-0045 File No.: 20140131-10001488-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: (1) MUNDO DEPORTES; (2) WORLD SPORTS 2690 E VINEYARD AVE. OXNARD, CA 93036 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Adriana Zaragoza, 409 Calle Mirasol St, Camarillo, CA 93010 Full Name of Registrant Adriana Zaragoza Meza 409 Calle Mirasol St. Camarillo, CA 93010 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on (1-2) N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Adriana Zaragoza NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 01/31/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: AR Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 4T TCS14-0046

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448074-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner LINDSEY

Friday FEBRUARY 28, 2014

LEICHTFUSS FOR KONRAD ISAAC DAKIN AND LAWSON ALBERT DAKIN, MINORS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. KONRAD ISAAC DAKIN b. LAWSON ALBERT DAKIN Proposed Name: to CONRAD ISAAC LEICHTFUSS to LAWSON ALBERT LEICHTFUSS 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: March 18, 2014, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 40 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: JAN 31, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. MIJARES Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014-4T TCS14-0046CofN(4) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448162-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner OSCAR JOSEPH DARROW filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. OSCAR JOSEPH DARROW Proposed Name: to ROBERT ALLEN DAROUGH 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/27/14, Time: 08:30am, in Dept.: 21 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 3, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By C. RIOS Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014-4T TCS14-0046CofN(5) File No.: 20140203-10001615-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: EVERGREEN SPA 144 DEODAR AVE OXNARD, CA 93030 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Hyung Suk Kim, 144 Deodar Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030 Full Name of Registrant Hyung Suk Kim 3035 Windmill Rd Torrance, CA 90505 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 0203-14.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material

matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Hyung Suk Kim NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/03/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: AR Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 4T TCS14-0047 File No.: 20140203-10001640-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SOLAR PERFORMANCE SERVICES 1435 SPYGLASS WAY CAMARILLO, CA 93012 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Mitchell Ross Tatro, 1435 Spyglass Way, Camarillo, CA 93012 Full Name of Registrant Mitchell Ross Tatro 1435 Spyglass Way Camarillo, CA 93012 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Mitchell Ross Tatro NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/03/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: BR Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 4T TCS14-0048

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400448204-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner SUSAN MARIE BAKER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. SUSAN MARIE BAKER Proposed Name: to SEAN SUSAN BAKER 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: March 17, 2014, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 21 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 03, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. MIJARES Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014-4T TCS14-0048CofN(1)

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File No.: 20140203-10001661-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CHANNEL ISLANDS FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC 2800 SOUTH VENTURA ROAD OXNARD, CA 93033 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Channel Islands Family Medical Clinic, 2800 South Ventura Road, Oxnard, CA 93033 Full Name of Registrant Ananda Prasad Ananda 11224 Watson Drive Moorpark, CA 93021 Paduvilan C. Narayanan 2858 Yucca Drive Camarillo, CA 93012 This Business is conducted by: A General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on November 1983.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Paduvilan C. Narayanan NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/03/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: CA Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 4T TCS14-0049 File No.: 20140121-10000871-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: UNCHARTED SPACES 200 FRENCHY’S COVE APT#10 CAMARILLO, CA 93012 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Ariell Cooke, 200 Frenchy’s Cove Apt #10, Camarillo, CA 93012 Full Name of Registrant Ariell Marguerite Cooke 200 Frenchy’s Cove Apt #10 Camarillo, CA 93012 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Ariell Marguerite Cooke NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 01/21/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: BR Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 - 4T TCS14-0050

xxxxT.S. No.: 1249591 TSG Order No.: 05907777 A.P.N.: 5060-341-085 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信 息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨 부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/27/2014 at 11:00 AM, Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National

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February 28, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400449055-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner GORDON GRANVILLE CORNING JR. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. GORDON GRANVILLE CORNING JR. Proposed Name: to SHIRLEY LYNN CORNING 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 04-18-14, Time: 8:30 am, in Dept.: 40 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 21, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. OCHOA Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014-4T TCS14-0069CofN(9) T.S. No. 12-20243 APN: 188-0-230025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/22/2006.

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 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: JAMES T KIM, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Law Offices Of Les Zieve Deed of Trust recorded 12/28/2006 as Instrument No. 20061228-002711610 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Date of Sale:3/21/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,033,042.90 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total

debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4258 TRADEWINDS DRIVE OXNARD, CA 930351400 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust.

A.P.N #.: 188-0-230-025 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO 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) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub. com, using the file number assigned to this case 12-20243.

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.

Dated: 2/24/2014 L a w Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www. elitepostandpub.com Christine O’Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 9265 2/28, 3/7, 3/14/2014.

TCS140069TS(10) T.S. No. 13-24424 APN: 204-0-041-170 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/22/2006.

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 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

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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: Silvia E. Sandoval Duly Appointed Trustee: Law Offices of Les Zieve Deed of Trust recorded 2/28/2006 as Instrument No. 20060228-0043484 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Ventura County, California, Date of Sale: 3/21/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main front entrance to the County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $285,470.33 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1568 Pine Street Oxnard, CA 93030 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust.

A.P.N #.: 204-0-041-170 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO 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) 573-1965 or or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1324424. 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.

Dated: 2/24/2014 L a w Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 573-1965 www.priorityposting.com Christine O’Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE P1084304 2/28, 3/7, 03/14/2014 TCS140069TS(11) For legal advertising, call (805) 983-0015

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RONNA D. JERMAIN CASE NO. 56-2014-00448226-PRLA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RONNA D. JERMAIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NICOLE AMIEL in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NICOLE AMIEL 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: 04/09/14 at 9:00AM in Dept. J6 located at 4353 VINEYARD AVENUE, OXNARD, CA 93036 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 F. FELDSTED FELDSTED & SCOLNEY 9595 WILSHIRE BLVD. STE PH 1001 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 2/28, 3/7, 3/14/14 CNS-2593000# TRI-COUNTY SENTRY TCS14-0069P(12)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400449187-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner COREY STEPHEN SIEMEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. COREY STEPHEN SIEMEN Proposed Name: to COREY STEPHEN BARKLEY 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4-18-14, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 43 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 25, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. OCHOA Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014-4T TCS14-0069CofN(13) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S)

(UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24073 et seq.)

Escrow No. 1003085-JY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the seller(s)/licensee(s) are: JOON & JO CORPORATION, 967 E. OJAI AVE, OJAI, CA 93023 Doing business as: HAKANE SUSHI All other business names(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s)/licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s)/ licensee(s), is/are: The name(s) and address of the buyer(s)/ applicant(s) is/are: JAY HAHN, 967 E. OJAI AVE, OJAI, CA 93023 The assets being sold are generally described as: FURNITURE, FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, LEASEHOLD INTEREST & IMPROVEMENT, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AND ABC LICENSE #468392 and are located at: 967 E. OJAI AVE, OJAI, CA 93023 The type and number of license to be transferred is/are: Type: ON-SALE BEER AND WINE - EATING PLACE, License Number: 41-468392 now issued for the premises located at: SAME The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: GLOBAL ESCROW SERVICES INC, 19267 COLIMA RD, STE L, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748 and the anticipated sale date is MARCH 20, 2014 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $30,000.00, including inventory estimated at $1,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: PROMISSORY NOTE $30,000.00, TOTAL $30,000.00 It has been agreed between the seller(s)/ licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/ transferee(s), as required

by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

JOON & JO CORPORATION, Seller(s)/ Licensee(s) JAY HAHN, Buyer(s)/ Applicant(s) LA1385962 TRI-COUNTY SENTRY 2/28/14 TCS14-0069BS(14) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7233.25124 Title Order No. NXCA-0116778 MIN No. APN 801-0-130375 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/16/04. 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 §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 satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): ANDREW GOODMAN AND DEBRA J. BEACH Recorded: 04/06/04, as Instrument No. 200404060088459 and modified by Agreement recorded on 04/17/07 as Instrument #20070417-00079551-0, of Official Records of Ventura County, California.

Date of Sale: 03/20/14 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to County Government Center Hall of Justice, 800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA The purported property address is: 1083 POWDERHORN CT, OAK PARK, CA 91377 Assessors Parcel No. 801-0-130-375 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable es-

timated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $146,314.48. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee.

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 877-484-9942 or 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.

USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7233.25124.

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. Date: February 24, 2014 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Jeffrey Mosher, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 866-3876987 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure. com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877-484-9942 or 800280-2832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: 866-387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. File # 7233.25124: 2/28/20 14,3/7/2014,3/14/2014 TCS14-0069TS(15) File No.: 20140212-10002243-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1) GRACE’S INTERIORS; 2) INTERIORS BY GRACE; 3) DESIGNS BY GRACE; 4) GRACE INTERIOR DESIGNS; 5) GRACE VINTAGE 1106 POLI ST VENTURA, CA 93001 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: Susan Krogh, 1106 Poli St, Ventura, CA 93001 Full Name of Registrant Susan Grace Krogh 1106 Poli St Ventura, CA 93001 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on (1-2) 1/1/2013; (3-5) 01/01/2013.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/Susan Krogh NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and

Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/12/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: QU Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014 - 4T TCS140070 File No.: 20140212-10002235-0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1) TONI THOMPSON PR; 2) TTPR; 3) TONI THOMPSON PUBLIC RELATIONS 1044 CHERRY CREEK CIRCLE WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91359 VENTURA COUNTY Return Mailing Address: LaTonya Thompson, P. O. Box 4141, Westlake Villag, CA 91359 Full Name of Registrant LaTonya Thompson 1044 Cherry Creek Circle Westlake Village, CA 91362 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on (1-3) N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) /S/LaTonya Thompson NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code).

THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF VENTURA ON 02/12/2014.

MARK A. LUNN By: AR Deputy County Clerk Publish No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014 - 4T TCS140071

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DIANA LYNN FIELDS CASE NO. 56-201400448606-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DIANA LYNN FIELDS. A Petition for Probate has been filed by MITCH FIELDS in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that MITCH FIELDS 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 Date: March 19, 2014 at Time: 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: J6 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036, Juvenile Justice Center.

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: /S/J. Dan Lang (CSB #127340) J.D. LANG & ASSOCIATES 5743 Corsa Ave., Ste. 213 Westlake Village, CA 91362 (818) 991-7700 Publish No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 2014 - 3T TCS140071P(1)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400449274-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner MARY CAROL OWEN filed a petition

with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. MARY CAROL OWEN Proposed Name: to MARY OWEN KERRIGAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: April 10, 2014, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 21 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 26, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. MIJARES Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014-4T TCS14-0071CofN(1) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF VENTURA CASE NO.: 56-201400449225-CU-PT-VTA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner NANCY JO GARRETSON AKA NANCY JO NAZARIO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. NANCY JO GARRETSON AKA NANCY JO NAZARIO Proposed Name: to NANCY CRISTINA NAZARIO 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: April 18, 2014, Time: 8:30am, in Dept.: 21 b. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-County Sentry.

Date: FEB 25, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, MICHAEL D. PLANET, Ventura Superior Court, Executive Officer and Clerk,

By M. MIJARES Deputy Clerk In Pro Per Published No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014-4T TCS14-0071CofN(2) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MAUREEN LOVRETOVICH CASE NO. 56-201400449289-PR-LA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MAUREEN LOVRETOVICH. A Petition for Probate has been filed by PAUL LOVRETOVICH in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that PAUL LOVRETOVICH 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,

Tri-County Sentry THOMAS From page 11A that interest rates are offered for homes and automobiles are not slights but pernicious economic discrimination.

Thomas willfully reduces institutional racism to oversensitivity, when one more cognizant of history might acknowledge that both micro and macro inequities impact economic advancement, and quality of life.

Thomas is joined by George Zimmerman, who says his massacre of Trayvon Martin has nothing to do with race, and has cast himself as the victim in a tragedy he perpetuated. Thus, Michael Dunn, objecting to loud music, aimed multiple bullets at a vehicle holding four young Black men, killing one, Jonathan Davis, who was leaning away from the window of the vehicle, weaponless. Hiding behind the Stand Your Ground law, he says he felt threatened. Others posit (more correctly) that he objected to a young man mouthing off at him when he demanded that they turn down their music. If he felt so “threatened” why did he even bother to approach the car of young men minding their business?

What has race got to do with it? In the time when people didn’t talk about race, this question might not be asked. Today, because people perceive “slights,” (like the murder of young Black men), the question of race inevitably and appropriately comes up. Thomas dissented in the Hudson case, which awarded an inmate $800 after he claimed cruel and unusual punishment when he was beaten so badly that his dental plate was broken in his mouth. I guess he regarded police brutality as a simple “slight.”

People talk about race (and gender) more because they are not muzzled by an institutional racism that made it impossible to have these conversations without consequence, because “race champions” were beaten, firebombed, and killed because they dared seek social and economic justice. Thomas may lack institutional memory but he, frankly, makes a fool of himself when openly displays his ignorance.

Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.-based economist and writer. She

Legals:

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MAUREEN LOVRETOVICH CASE NO. 56-2014- 00449289-PRLA-OXN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MAUREEN LOVRETOVICH. A Petition for Probate has been filed by PAUL LOVRETOVICH in the Superior Court of California, County of VENTURA. The Petition for Probate requests that PAUL LOVRETOVICH 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 Date: 4-2-14 at Time: 9:00 A.M. in Dept.: J6 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 4353 East Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, California 93036, Juvenile Justice Center.

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: /S/Amber Rodriguez (CSB #220876) LAW OFFICE OF AMBER RODRIGUEZ 107 Figueroa Street Ventura, CA 93001 P.O. Box 24295 Ventura, CA 93002 (805) 643-4200 Publish No.: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 2014 3T TCS14-0071P(3)

is President Emerita of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C. HISTORY From page 11A still face; and point us towards what we can become.”

As we honor those who have made history, we must also recognize that we are history in the making.

Through our work, commitment to equality and civic engagement, we can and we must, in the words of President Obama, continue to “right the wrongs of history and make our world anew.”

Marc H. Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, is president and CEO of the National Urban League.

PINKARD From page 14A Buenger Commercial Real Estate in Oxnard. Dinner was served and entertainment was provided by one of the past tour participants, Cheryl Gilbreath, whose professional name is Geneva Renée. Gilbreath is a pharmacist and Howard University graduate. She is also a professional singer and received honorable mention for her new CD, Beautiful Wonder, from the Grammys.

Throughout the event, past participants stood at the podium and shared their experiences about attending the tour. A common theme participants mentioned was being appreciative for having the opportunity to experience the different culture and history that HBCUs provided and visiting so many.

The first annual event was so well attended that three extra tables had to be set up.

“I want to thank you all for your love and support. The community came out in force and it let me know that we are all about our kids,” said Dr. Irene Pinkard. Looking out into the crowd she continued, “Every one of you showed us that you trust us. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts that you would put that much trust in us and be here for our inaugural event.”

Bedford Pinkard stressed the opportunity that Pinkard Youth Institute provides to local youth. “We’ve had youngsters go with us that have never been away from home on the weekend or never spent a night away from home, but we had them for a whole week. I say thank you to the parents and all of the support here this evening.”

Pinkard Youth Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the empowerment of youth. The organization sponsors educational workshops, seminars, activities and events that will educate and expose young people to opportunities that will enhance their awareness and need for community service.

CHAVIS From page 1B the party’s African-American Caucus has issued a statement backing Voller, and the nomination of Chavis.

In an exclusive interview with The Carolinian and Wilmington Journal newspapers , Chavis said, “It is up to the [NCDP]…” if he is to become executive director.

“I would never try to impose my leadership on anyone or anything.”

Chavis says Chairman Voller, whom he had known for only a short time since the Wilmington Ten Pardons of Innocence Project and had supported as chair, approached Chavis with the offer to become an interim NCDP executive director.

The previous executive director, Robert Dempsey, was summarily fired by Voller Feb. 9, according to that statewide petition letter to the state Executive Council, because he allegedly, “… has ignored matters brought to his attention by members of minority groups within the Democratic Party. The members are loyal voting Democrats, and on a daily basis fight Governor Mc-

Crory and General Assembly Republicans, while experience unprofessional treatment within one’s own party is outrageous.”

Gracie Galloway, Democratic chairperson of the Eighth Congressional District, which includes Mecklenburg County, confirmed in an interview that Dempsey was unresponsive to the needs of “minority” members of the NCDP, having dealt with him personally on several organizational issues.

Chavis was moving back home to North Carolina to pursue other opportunities – particularly to help historically black colleges and universities – but says he was willing to lend his talents and services to the NCDP when Voller made the executive director offer for what is considered a crucial midterm election year.

But once word leaked out, it didn’t take long for Chavis to realize that those in the party who opposed the progressive politics of Voller were moving swiftly to block his nomination.

“Some of the people who opposed Voller used this as an opportunity to create their own agenda,” Chavis said. “I thought that when the chairman of the [NC] Democratic Party extended an overture, that his overture was representative of the political will of at least a majority of the officials at the party.”

He explained, “I would have never entertained the idea of becoming executive director of the NCDP if I didn’t feel that it was a sincere overture.”

Chavis said Chairman Voller had hoped to unite all factions of the party around a massive voter registration effort, which needed to start immediately in order to generate enough of a statewide base to carry the Democrats to victory in November.

The key was to do what the Obama campaign successfully did in 2008, namely bring new voters into the base.

With a tight statewide race between incumbent Democratic Senator Kay Hagan and any Republican and GOP redistricting essentially making almost every Republicanled voting district bulletproof on the state and congressional levels, many felt Chavis said his previous experience at running voter registration campaigns on national, regional and statewide levels, plus his skills communicating with young people through his Hip Hop Action Network with Russell Simmons, might be the NCDP’s best hope of taking North Carolina back from the Republicans.

Chavis said there are 1 million unregistered voters, many of them Black or Latino.

“My motive was to come to serve the people of North Carolina, to serve institutions of higher learning, and to serve those, heretofore, whose rights have been denied and suppressed,” Chavis said.

But before his plane could touch down Feb. 11 in Raleigh, Democrats opposed to Voller had revived allegations of sexual harassment against Chavis from his days as executive director of the NAACP 20 years ago and his brief membership in the Nation of Islam.

Chavis says though there was a settlement of a sexual harassment allegation when he was executive director of the NAACP in 1994, it was a “totally false” allegation, with no admission of guilt.

He also vehemently denied charges of anti-Semitism that grew out of his relationship with Minister Louis Farrakhan. Chavis said he works with Jews “almost every day,” adding that his critics would be hardpressed to find any statements by him expressing hatred of Jewish people, because he’s never made any.

Chavis said he hasn’t been a member of the NOI for years, and is a member of

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Oak Level United Church of Christ in Manson, N.C. Chavis says what has happened in the past two weeks proves that there is a fear in North Carolina that is not just generated by Republicans, and that’s what has North Carolina “trending backwards.”

He said, “If the [NCDP] wants me to serve [as executive director], I am open to that overture, but it’s up to them. I’m not going to stand still.”

Chavis asked Chairman Voller to with draw his nomination, possibly to regroup in 30 days.

Last week, a statewide petition letter, addressed to the NCDP State Executive Council, not only denounces the attacks on Chavis, but challenges those members to own up to the party’s own misdeeds of sexual harassment coverup and criminal corruption by elected officials, before they judge the civil rights leader.

Eighth District Chairperson Gracie Galloway says she wants Democrats to sign the letter, and send it to Chairman Voller at NC Democratic Party Headquarters. Galloway calls what happened to Dr. Chavis, “ a travesty.”

CARS From page 1B company’s records showed that only 474 vehicle owners got the key inserts.

The company thought the service bulletin was sufficient because the car’s steering and brakes were operable even after the engines lost power, according to the documents.

By the end of 2007, GM knew of 10 cases in which Cobalts were in front-end crashes where the air bags didn’t inflate. In 2005, GM initially approved an engineer’s plan to redesign the ignition switch, but the change was “later canceled.”

Drivers with these vehicles will be notified. Dealers will replace the ignition switch for free, but GM said it will take some time for the parts to be manufactured and sent to dealers. No time frame was given for making the repairs. http://abclocal.go.com BANKS From page 1B between 2002 and 2007.

When MBEs do business with major institutions like banks, they generate wealth and create jobs in their communities, but these firms still face challenges breaking through “old boy networks” and obtaining contracts.

• Banks are major purchasers of goods and services, and thus a huge potential engine of economic activity. In 2012, the participating banks in this report spent over $51.05 billion on goods and services.

• Nationwide, contracting with minority business enterprises was nominal, with median spending at just 5.96 percent of total contract dollars and ranging from 3.46 percent to 8.37 percent. Bank of America was responsible for nearly half of all total dollars spent with MBEs. • California MBE contracting was only slightly better, and pales in comparison to the state’s diverse population. The banks’ 7.72 percent median spending with diverse businesses fails to represent a state that is 60 percent people of color. Only five banks currently track state-specific spending in substantial detail, and many with substantial California market share do not.

• Currently, no uniform standard exists for how to measure banks’ investment in supplier diversity, making “apples to apples” comparisons impossible. The federal Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion should create standard reporting regulations to create transparency and assist the financial sector, advocates and small businesses as they work together to improve opportunities for minority business enterprises.

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Job Opportunity

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Job Title: Firefighter Trainee - Open Closing Date/Time: Fri. 02/28/14 5:00 PM Pacific Time Salary: $24.84 - $28.50 Hourly; $1,987.26 - $2,280.03 Biweekly; $4,305.73 - $4,940.07 Monthly; $51,668.72 $59,280.79 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: All Sites, California Description Benefits Supplemental Questions Applications for Firefighter Trainee will be accepted from February 24, 2014 through February 28, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., however only 500 qualified applications selected by lottery will continue in the recruitment process. The random lottery application selection will be administered by the Ventura County Executive Office Human Resources Department.

Please do not apply multiple times; no duplicate applications will be counted in the lottery selection. There is NO advantage in applying early; all non-duplicate qualified applications submitted during the 5 day time period will be included in the random lottery selection process.

Description: Firefighter Trainees, under direct supervision, suppress fires using fire fighting equipment, perform emergency medical treatment, perform rescue using ropes and associated hardware and power tools, respond to and address hazardous materials releases as appropriate, assist in fire prevention, public relations and educational activities, operate fire fighting equipment, perform station maintenance tasks, and perform related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Firefighter Trainee is the entry classification of the firefighter series. Trainees are eligible for promotion to Firefighter following completion of a one (1) year probationary period.

Base salary does not include overtime pay. After completion of the Fire Academy, Firefighter Trainees are scheduled to work approximately ten 24-hour shifts per month.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Fire Protection District Firefighter Trainees are represented by the Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association (VCPFA) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established for this position may be used to fill existing and future regular, temporary, fixed-term, intermittent and extra-help positions within the Fire Protection District. We are anticipating 15-18 vacancies for the next projected Fire Academy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: WRITTEN EXAMINATION DATES: Choice of March 18, 20 or 21, 2014 ORAL EXAMINATION: April 14-April 28, 2014 SELECTION INTERVIEWS: May 12-May 30, 2014 Examples Of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: • Suppression and control of building and other fires by operating firefighting equipment in hazardous areas, confined spaces and high places such as ladders. Suppresses grass and brush fires using fire hose and equipment and wild land firefighting handtools. Conduct rescue operations from smoke filled or confined areas that have been compromised by fire. Cleans up debris and does salvage work during and after firefighting.

• Performs emergency medical treatment to the minimum EMT – 1 level on ill and injured persons while in training.

For paramedics only: Following completion of firefighting training, and upon recertification as a Paramedic, will be assigned to an advanced life support apparatus to perform paramedic duties for a period of at least three years.

• Performs technical rescues using ropes and associated rescue hardware, various power tools and hand tools and techniques for special rescue situations (mechanical entrapments, confined spaces, high angle, and trench rescues).

• Respond to hazardous materials releases to safely isolate and deny entry, to make appropriate notifications, and perform mitigation tasks as appropriate.

• Perform company level fire prevention inspections and hazard reduction activities.

• Performs public relations and educational awareness actions by meeting and speaking to civic and school based groups.

• Drives and maintains firefighting apparatus. Performs minor repair and inspection work. Makes necessary adjustments as needed.

• Completes routine daily fire station janitorial and maintenance tasks.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications: These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: High school graduate or GED equivalency is required. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.

Possession of a valid unrestricted California driver license is required at time of hire, with the ability to obtain and maintain a California Class A driver license within six (6) months of hire.

Must possess an approved California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course certification at time of hire. Must possess a valid CPR card at time of hire, issued by one of the following agencies, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or American Safety and Health Institute CPR for the Professional Rescue. If selected for hire, all certifications must be submitted at least one month prior to the Fire Academy start date.

Must possess a valid certificate of successful completion of the IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT), as certified by the California Joint Apprenticeship Committee, within the prior 12 months of hire date, and valid at time of hire.

Please do not forward any certifications with your application. Certification submission will only be required if you are selected for hire. Final selections are projected to be announced in July 2014.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I academy or equivalent; completion of related Fire Technology course work; and any related fire suppression experience is highly desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If hired as a firefighter, employees shall not display any tattoos, branding, scarification, dermal punching, or body implants while in the work uniform. Facial tattoos and any tattoos above the collar, whether covered or not, are prohibited. Department policy requires firefighters to have a well groomed appearance while in uniform.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Knowledge of handtools used in the construction industry and building maintenance activities; proper operation of vehicles to include standard transmissions; basic emergency medical techniques to the minimum California EMT level.

To apply online refer to web site: www.ventura.org/hr. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials or go to Ventura County Human Resources - address: 800 S. Victoria Ave., Loc. # 1970, Ventura, CA 93009. We do not accept resumes in lieu of our application form, nor do we accept any application materials via email.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Toni Braxton at the Nokia Theatre

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gypsy, funk, soul, and rock n’roll. Born in an underground open mic night in Isla Vista, called “Bean Night,” they began as an acoustic act, busking around the farmers markets of California before they hit the streets of Europe. GrooveSession is a power rock trio with definitive song writing and a very live performance. A reputation as the barefoot band that enjoys long sets and sharing positively contagious energy. Body, mind, and sound “GrooveSession” brings a multi-genre blend of rock n’ roll that they call “movin’ groovin’ music.” Tickets are $12. This event is for ages 21 and over. For more information, call (805) 962-7776 or visit www.sohosb.com.

very long time, woven in with his jazz roots. This exciting trio whose first CD was recorded at the Lobero in 2004, has toured the globe, receiving ovations and ecstatic reviews from Montreal to Mumbai.

Tickets are $105 for VIP, $50 for section A, and $40 for section B. VIP tickets include a pre-show reception, premier seating, and a tax deductible donation to the Lobero Theatre. For more information, call (805) 963-0761.

Ishmael Beah at Campbell Hall

Perlene Thurston at Squashed Grapes

Friday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. at 777 Chick Hearn Ct, in Los Angeles Toni Braxton’s distinctive sultry vocal blend of R&B, POP, Jazz and Gospel became an instantaneous international sensation when she came forth with her first solo recording in 1992. Today, with more than 40 million albums sold worldwide and six Grammy Awards, Toni Braxton is recognized as one of the most outstanding voices of this generation. Eric Benét & SWV will also be performing. The concert is part of 94.7 The WAVE Smooth Night Out. Tickets are $49.50, $79.50, and $119.75. For more information, call (213) 763-6030.

Robert Randolph & The Family Band at the Canyon

Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m. at 2351 E. Main St. in Ventura This songstress delivers each performance with pleasure, insight and passion. Born in Detroit, Michigan, currently living in San Fernando Valley, California, Perlene is the daughter of jazz pianist, the late Richard “Dick” Thurston. Perlene is stylistically versatile infusing her warm personal approach to jazz, standards, ballads, blues, pop, R&B, a bit of rock, country/western, latin/calypso and some gospel selections. Her large and evolving repertoire is all delivered with feeling. The reason and the source of her musical expression, no matter what genre is love. Another song phrase sums it up nicely. “My secret love is no secret anymore.” She will be performing with Steve Moore on guitar and Danny Young on bass. For more information, call (805) 643-7300.

Monday, March 10 at 8 p.m. at the University of California, in Santa Barbara In his New York Times best-selling memoir, A Long Way Gone, Ishmael Beah gave a harrowing account of Sierra Leone’s civil war and the fate of child soldiers who, like himself, were forced to commit terrible acts. He described his struggle to regain his humanity and reenter the world of civilians who viewed him with fear and suspicion. This inspiring human rights advocate, UNICEF Advocate for Children Affected by War and author of a highly praised new novel, Radiance of Tomorrow, will share his story and shed light on critical issues related to children and war. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for UCSB students (current ID required, availability is limited). For more information, call (805) 893-3535 or visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

Keali’i Reichel at the Walt Disney Concert Hall

Charles Lloyd Presents Sangam at the Lobero Theatre

Friday, February 28 at 9 p.m. at 28912 Roadside Drive, in Agoura Hills Robert Randolph’s distinct mix of rock, funk and rhythm and blues has earned a rapturous response from a fervent, international marketplace. Famed producer Don Was comments, “Robert Randolph has mastered what is arguably the most complex instrument in the world and developed a unique voice that is part street-corner church and Bonnaroo..” The pedal steel guitarist and his longtime accompanists, The Family Band (his actual family members!), deliver energetic and exciting live performances, from the New Orleans Jazz Festival, to Austin City Limits and everywhere in between. Tonight’s show at The Canyon should be no exception. Opening sets by Shaky Feelin’ and Ana Popovic. Tickets are $30 and $55 in advance and $35 and $60 on the day of the show. For more information, call (818) 879-5016 or visit www.canyonclub.net.

Elvin Bishop with James Cotton & Paul Thorn at the Fred Kavli Theatre

Sunday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., in Thousand Oaks A founding member of the groundbreaking Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Elvin Bishop (left) has performed and recorded with music legends such as B.B. King, John Lee Hooker and the Allman Brothers. Now in his 69th year as a professional musician (starting at age nine), James Cotton (right) not only feels it, he lives it. His overwhelmingly powerful harmonica is one of the iconic sounds of the blues. Paul Thorn has been pleasing crowds for years with his muscular brand of roots music - bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern, yet also speaking universal truths. Tickets are $49, $39, and $29.

Ticket prices include a facility charge. For more information, call (805) 449-ARTS or visit www.civicartsplaza.com.

Rainbow Girls and Groovesession at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club

Thursday, March 6 at 8 p.m. at 1221 State St., in Santa Barbara Rainbow Girls (pictured) is a group of 5-6 female musicians who write and perform original material with roots in folk, americana,

Saturday, March 8 at 8 p.m. at 33 East Canon Perdido Street, in Santa Barbara Charles Lloyd presents Sangam, a trio with Indian tabla master Zakir Hussain and young lion, Eric Harland, the gifted drummer from his ‘regular’ quartet. Sangam means “confluence” and brings to the forefront the Eastern flavors that have been part of Lloyd’s palette for a

Tuesday, March 11 at 8 p.m. at 111 South Grand Avenue, in Los Angeles As one of Hawaii’s most popular artists, Keali’i Reichel’s intoxicating music, hypnotic chant and mesmerizing hula represent the very best of traditional Hawaiian music and dance today. Be transported by his soothing vocals and enthralling dancers. Mahalo! For more information, call (323) 850-2000.

All events are subject to change. To have your event listed in the Community Calendar, please fax to (805) 983-0018 or email sentry1234@aol.com. Deadline for submission is Friday by 5 p.m.