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Los Cerritos APRIL 26, 2013 Serving Artesia, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, La Palma, Lakewood, Norwalk, and Pico Rivera  45,000 Homes Every Friday  Volume 28, No. 16  LosCerritosNews.net

Greuel Turned Controllers Office Over to Political Operatives By Randy Economy randy@cerritosnews.net

n January of this year Los Cerritos Community News sent a public records request to Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel asking for emails between Greuel and her top campaign advisors John Shallman and Rose Kapolczynski, including emails from Brian D’Arcy head of the IBEW, a major campaign contributor to Greuel’s campaign between Jan 2009 to Jan 2010. Eighty-two days after the request, which

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Members of the LA County Fire Explorers Unit were out in force this past Saturday washing cars at Station 30 in Cerritos to raise funds for their annual banquet. [l-r] are Darion Timmons, Anthony Anguio, Ralph Corrales, Nick Dennison, Brodie Watts, David Arrizon, Daniel Lee, Joseph Uribe and Jesse Rodriguez.

MALDEF President Claims ABCUSD Board Activate Hawaiian Gardens Successfully Completes of Education ‘Under Represents Latinos’ First Phase of Obesity–Reduction Program “Latino Americans are under represented at the expense of Asian American’s in ABCUSD, and we want to change that,” said Thomas Saenz, President and General Counsel of MALDEF. By Randy Economy randy@cerritosnews.net

ne of the most influential Latino civil rights groups in America has decided to take on one of the nation’s most prestigious public school systems over the issue of how trustees should be elected in what could pit one racial group against another. Currently, no Latinos sit on the seven-member ABC Unified District School

Board of Education located here in southeastern Los Angeles County, even though a quarter of the district’s registered voters share that ethnic background. Two weeks ago, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund filed a landmark lawsuit against the ABCUSD claiming that the well-respected public school system violated the California Voter Rights Act of 2001. Currently, every board member on the seven-person elected body is from Cerritos, even though the district also encompasses Artesia, Hawaiian Gardens and parts of Lakewood, Long Beach and Norwalk. Thomas Saenz, President and General Counsel of MALDEF is contending in a lawsuit that ABCUSD has failed to live up to the intent of the CVRA and are demanding that they switch to a trustee dis-

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ome parents came to learn how to change their family’s diets and improve their eating habits; some came because diabetes runs in their families; still others came because they wanted to take control of their unhealthy lifestyle. Whatever their reason, the Hawaiian Gardens parents came with open minds and a passion to learn new approaches to better eating, exercise, nutrition facts and about making more healthful decisions for their families. The parents were taking the first step on a

long-term journey to stamp out childhood obesity in the community,all thanks to a collaborative community program called Activate Hawaiian Gardens. The first phase of Activate Hawaiian Gardens brought almost 60 parents of kindergarten students from the four elementary schools in Hawaiian Gardens to weekly classroom sessions taught by a team of local health specialists. The sessions were presented in both English and Spanish and were conducted by trained educators (promotoras, the Spanish term for community health educators). The most effective way to make long-term changes in childhood obesity is to begin in the home and school,

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Knabe Praises Gonsalves Elementary for Capturing Blue Ribbon School Award By Randy Economy Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe has officially paid tribute to Joe A. Gonsalves Elementary School in Cerritos for being selected as one of five National Blue Ribbon Schools in Los Angeles County for 2012. Knabe, who represents the greater Southeast Los Angeles County area on the five member Board of Supervisors also pointed out to those gathered at this week’s meeting in Downtown Los Angeles that Gonsalves Elementary School is also just one of 24 schools in California and one of only 314 in the entire United States to garner Blue Ribbon School status. “As a resident of the ABC Unified School District, I know how hard the schools work to provide an excellent academic experience through a supportive learning environment for the students,” Knabe told Los Cerritos Community Newspaper in an interview. Knabe recognized teachers Kim Penman, Nadia Jaser-Cendejas, and Principal Robert Benko, and Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu at the Board of Supervisors Meeting this week. “This recognition for Joe A. Gonsalves

make significant gains in academic achievement,” Knabe continued. The program identifies and shares knowledge about effective school leadership and instructional practices. Gonsalves School in Cerritos is named after former Cerritos Mayor and State Aseemblyman Joe A. Gonsalves, who was one of the most influential pioneers in helping develop the community back in the 1950’s and 60’s and into the 70’s.

WAL-MART SET FOR MAY 10TH OPENING IN LA PALMA Supervisor Don Knabe recognizes teachers Kim Penman, Nadia Jaser-Cendejas; Principal Robert Benko, and Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu. Elementary shows how the active participation of parents, teachers, staff and the community can lead to success for all children,” Knabe said.

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“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and non-public elementary, middle and high schools where students perform at very high levels or

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Cyber-Bullying Law Proposed by Assemblywoman Garcia In Sacramento By Randy Economy Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia announced on Monday that she will be pushing for a law that will close loopholes dealing with student cyber- bullying as result of the recent death of teenager Audrie Pott. Pott took her own life after three teen boys allegedly committed sexual battery at a co-ed sleepover party and distributing a photograph of the incident on social media sites. Garcia told Los Cerritos Community Newspaper that Assembly Bill 256 will be getting its first test before Sacramento lawmakers at a hearing on May 8th. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a teacher, I have seen the damage done to the physical and mental health of victims of bullying. Since I introduced this bill in January, we have seen the shocking consequences nationally, culminating in the recent tragic suicide of Audrie Potts in Saratoga,â&#x20AC;? Garcia said. According to Assembly member Garcia current law â&#x20AC;&#x153;is silent on cyber-bullying, where offending students use computers, smartphones and social media to perpetuate harassing and threatening behavior, at any time, away from the school campus.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;My legislation is intended to reach beyond the schoolyard to stop bullying, wherever or whenever it occurs,â&#x20AC;? Garcia said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bullying is unacceptable behavior that should not be tolerated in any way,

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Elected Officials Support AreaDistrict Wide Elections in the ABCUSD â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;ŚI support local control and the local decision making process and encourage community input in that dialogue.â&#x20AC;? Congressman , Alan Lowenthal, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving from at-large elections to a district elections encourages residents to seek more leadership roles in their local communities, resulting in more representative government.â&#x20AC;? Marisa Perez, Cerritos Community College District Board President â&#x20AC;&#x153;Allowing in your service area a greater voice IN THE ELECTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ABC SCHOOLS WILL DO A GREAT DEAL TO INCREASE THE FAIRNESS OF THE ELECTION PROCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL RACES AND BACKGROUNDS, WHERE EVER THEY LIVE.â&#x20AC;? Former Assemblyman Tony Mendoza. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hawaiian Gardens City Council at its meeting of February 14, 2012, unanimously agreed to support election of ABC School Board members by district, and request that the Board reconsider the current AT Large election system. A by-district election system will better provide for local representation of residents and students from each area and segment of the school district. More importantly, a by-district system will signal your desire to cultivate a partnership with residents of the district who currently feel unrepresented at the Board level.â&#x20AC;? Mayor Michael Gomez. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I support a legal review of US Census Data through the LA County Office of Education for all local school districts in the Cerritos College area, like Downey Unified just completed. The review in Downey led to the end of at large voting without a lawsuit, through a community petition process saving tax payers dollars. The legal review was also supported by the Obama Justice Dept.â&#x20AC;? Cerritos College Board of Trustees member , Area 3, John Paul Drayer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currently, all seven members of the ABC School Board live in the City of Cerritos. This leaves the cities of Artesia, Hawaiian Gardens, and parts of Norwalk Lakewood, Long Beach & the County unincorporated area without local representation. We, the undersigned support changing election of ABCUSD Board members from At Large to By-Area voting.â&#x20AC;? Monica Garcia, President, Los Angeles Unified School District, signature on petition Cerritos College Board of Trustees member elect, Area 2, Carmen Avalos, signature on petition Cerritos City Council Board member, Dr. Joseph Cho, signature on petition Cerritos College Board of Trustees, Dr. Augustina Cho, signature on petition California State Assemblywoman, Cristina Garcia, signature on petition Cerritos College Board of Trustees, Dr. Sandra Salazar, e-mail dated 1-7-2013 Los Angeles City Council board member Jan Perry, signature on petition Carson City Council Board member, Jim Dear, signature on petition (ret) ABCUSD Board member, Cecy Groom, email Montebello School Board member, David Vela, signature on petition Downey city council Board member, Luiz Marquez, signature on petition Mayor of the City of Montebello, Christina Cortez, signature on petition Mayor of the City of Bell, Ali Saleh, signature on petition (ret) California State Senator, Martha Escutia, signature on petition President, Norwalk LULAC, Rosa Barragan, signature on petition Hermosa Beach School Board member, Ray Waters, signature on petition

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Where is the Media? By Brian Hews publisher@cerritosnews.net

his week we published a story on LA Mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel’s withholding of public documents for 85 days, a clear violation Brian Hews of the law. Publisher When we finally received the documents they clearly showed Greuel campaigning for LA Mayor during regular business hours. They are online at loscerritosnews.net. Two actually say that they will give her money for her campaign; other documents (130 pages) show deliberate campaign planning with her campaign managers. Yet the LA Times, other major LA print media, and the major radio news stations wrote or broadcasted nothing about the story. Ms. Greuel’s spokesperson, after refusing our phone calls, commented to Venice for a Change Blog and characterized the email exchanges using Greuel’s governmental email address as “inadvertent”. “As Controller and as a candidate for Mayor, Wendy Greuel has worked 18-hour days for quite some time. She inadvertently forwarded a few emails when using her personal iPad or iPhone and most of the emails were for scheduling purposes or as an FYI including documents that were scheduled for public release. However, the emails include numerous

conversations between a Who’s Who of political players in Los Angeles, Greuel’s campaign staff, campaign contributors and the staff of the Controller’s office discussing everything from scheduling issues to how to handle media relations. As I put in the article, Greuel may have violated yet another statute prohibiting the sharing of confidential information acquired in the course of her official duties when she forwarded a Preliminary Financial Report her office prepared for fiscal year 2011-2012 to her campaign staff two and a half hours before giving the document to Mayor Villaraigosa, the City Council and the City Clerk. Inadvertent? This is a lady campaigning to run the second largest city in the United States and she “inadvertently” sends an email because she is working too hard? A sampling of the outrage from smaller media outlets: David Cruz- KTLK 1150 3-7 pm, FOX news contributor: I am outraged at this misuse of public funds; this is a clear violation of our trust in public officials. I am officially pulling my support of Ms. Greuel. Amazing turn of events. Everyone is talking about these emails. She has placed her entire staff in legal hot water. Venice for a Change Blog: LA City Controller Wendy Greuel’s mayoral campaign came under scrutiny this afternoon after a Cerritos newspaper published emails showing the Controller soliciting campaign contributions, discussing endorsements and communicating with campaign staff during office hours using her official lacity.org email address, in apparent violation of Los Angeles’ Ethics laws Mayor Sam Blog: In a potential Mayoral Campaign blockbuster, the Los Cerritos News will be

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releasing emails between the Wendy “The Villar Greuel Campaign and the likes of IBEW’s Boss Brian D’Arcy. Paul Hatfield filing with the Ethics Commission: Sneak peek of city financials to Shallman is unethical and unprofessional According to an e-mail thread published by the Los Cerritos News, Wendy Greuel sent her campaign manager John Shallman an advance copy of the city’s annual financial statements. According to the City of Los Angeles Governmental Ethics Ordinance SEC. 49.5.3. Confidential Information. No current or former officer or employee of the City shall use or disclose to any other person for pecuniary gain or personal advantage or privilege, confidential information acquired by him or her in the course of his or her official duties. Wendy needs to answer for this. Indeed she does, and so does the large media outlets here in the city.

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ABCUSD Voting Rights Lawsuit Will Produce Unintended Consequences Dear Editor:

ust as the ABC Unified School District is at last emerging from five years

of gross underfunding with the passage of Proposition 30 and should be looking forward to restoring programs, ending furlough days, fixing long neglected maintenance problems and upgrading classroom technology, it has to instead deal with a lawsuit over the method of electing school board members. This is a classic example of a solution looking for a problem and, if enacted, will produce a windfall of unintended consequences. Although it is true that the present school board members all reside in Cerritos, there have been Board members in the very recent past from the other cities as well as from all the major ethnic groups within the district. The present make-up of the school board reflects who ran and what kind of campaign they conducted and not in which city they live, a fact that isn’t even mentioned on the ballot. More importantly, “at large” voting means that each board member has equal responsibility for all parts of the relatively small district and needs to take an overall view of the student performance throughout ABC. How else can one explain the unanimous vote of the Board to pour resources into the Southside Reading Project and secure extra funding with improvement grants for certain schools outside Cerritos which makes them the highest per student funding in the District. This investment has resulted in dramatic student academic improvement which is really the issue here. The intent of the California Voter Rights Act (CVRA) is to address voting unfairness that results in certain areas or communities being underserved and not to create a quota system of representation. The fact is that no matter how much voter engineering is attempted, Cerritos, the largest city in the District, will wind

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LA MIRADA April 15–21, 2013 Aggravated Assault: An assault was reported on the 14500 block of San Feliciano Dr. The suspect, who is related to the victim, was taken into custody following a physical altercation. Residential Burglary: A burglary was reported on the 14200 block of Biola Ave. Cash, jewelry, and other items were stolen from the residence.

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Continued from page 4 up with four or five of the seven school board seats based on its population. The difference is that under a “trustee” procedure this voting majority will no longer have any vested interest in schools outside their represented area and instead of working together we will get a dysfunctional, fraction filled board fighting constant turf wars to secure resources for their own area with little regard for the district overall. It will become the federal government in miniature! Gavin Riley Resident of Cerritos

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Other Structure Burglary: An incident occurred on the 12600 block of La Mirada Blvd. Various prescription medications were stolen from the business. Vehicle Burglary: Five vehicle burglaries were reported last week. A window smash burglary was reported on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. A briefcase with a tablet PC and other items were stolen from the vehicle. A third row seat was reported stolen from a SUV parked on the 14400 block of Firestone Blvd. A burglary was reported on the 15900 block of Clear Spring Dr. Cash and elec-

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tronics were stolen from the vehicle. An incident was reported on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. No items were taken from the vehicle, however the vehicle’s ignition was damaged. A window smash burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. A purse was taken in the incident. Grand Theft: A tablet PC was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked on the 15700 block of Imperial Hwy. In a separate incident, a vehicle’s convertible top was stolen while parked on the 14000 block of Foster Rd. Grand Theft Vehicle: Three vehicle

thefts were reported last week. A vehicle was stolen from the 14700 block of Valeda Dr. A SUV was reported stolen from the 14200 block of Rosecrans Ave. The vehicle was subsequently recovered by the Anaheim Police Department. Another SUV was stolen from the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. The vehicle was recovered by the Los Angeles Police. A vehicle reported stolen from the Chino Police Department’s jurisdiction was recovered on the 14200 block of Rosecrans Ave.

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PACIFIC SYMPHONY GALA 2013, “AN EVENING IN CHINA”

acific Symphony invites guests to revel in “An Evening in China” and be entertained by the rich cultural offerings and fascinating, mysterious art forms of this ancient country for an enchanting Gala 2013. Taking place Saturday, May 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, this important annual Symphony fund-raiser is one of the most anticipated social events of the season. This year’s lavish celebration is festooned in orange and gold lanterns, colorful kites and parasols, all setting the scene for an elegant cocktail reception and multi-course dinner chock full of inspiring entertainment. The evening climaxes with an exhilarating live auction, followed by music from the popular dance band, J.T. and California Dreamin’ (generously underwritten by John Tu of Kingston Technology)—and culminates in a dazzling display of fireworks! This year’s event chairs are an imaginative trio of Symphony supporters— Hope Miller, Pat Podlich and Patricia Steinmann—who promise to deliver an

array of astonishing acts in Chinese art, music and dance, including a stunning lion dancer and a Kung-Fu master. As attendees arrive, they are invited to mingle, sip on cocktails and enjoy delectable appetizers, all the while surrounded by traditional Chinese instruments, stilt walkers and calligraphy artists lining the promenade. Guests are then ushered at 6:45 p.m. into the Pacific Ballroom, transformed into an exotic Chinese paradise, to savor a gour-

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will celebrate the best of China. The St. Regis Monarch Beach is a fabulous new venue for this year’s Gala. I especially look forward to dancing to John Tu’s incredible band.” Always over-the-top and unique, last year’s Gala raised more than $1.3 million in support of the Symphony’s artistic and award-winning education programs. This year, attire is black tie or traditional Chinese, and valet is hosted. Tables are $15,000-$100,000; individual seats are $1,000. For more information or to reserve tickets (deadline April 27), please contact the Special Events Department at (714) 876-2364 or events@pacificsymphony. org. “The Gala is critically important to the continued excellence of the Pacific Symphony,” says Miller. “We hope everyone will join us in supporting our Pacific Symphony, while having a most memorable evening!” “The Symphony brings so much to our community,” adds Podlich. “We need to support it in every possible way.”

La Palma-Cerritos AAUW Welcomes Two New Members By Edna Ethington

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Continued from page 1 by law should have been answered in twenty-four days, Greuel sent a letter to LCCN threatening to sue the newspaper. Included in that letter Greuel stated, “your request was voluminous and encompasses tens of thousands of pages.” This past Monday, ninety days later, LCCN received documents responsive to the request. The total consisted of just 130 pages and strangely there were no emails between Greuel and D’Arcy, who have met several times in the past two years. “We were told there were tens of thousands of pages, and that was the reason for the delay. Then we only received 130. You have to question why Greuel took so long to gather 130 pages,” stated Brian Hews, President of Hews Media Group, and Publisher of Los Cerritos Community Newspaper. After looking at the emails Hews and his team began to realize why Greuel delayed the release. “The emails confirm that Greuel is, running her mayoral campaign out of the Auditor/Contoller’s Office of Los Angeles using taxpayer resources, a clear violation of California state law,” he said. “The emails document in great detail how Wendy Greuel is using her Auditor/ Controller Office of the City of Los Angeles to leverage campaign support, coordinate political events, and garner major endorsements from some of the biggest political forces in Southern California,” said Hews. “It is no wonder she attempted to delay the request as long as possible.” In addition to communicating with her campaign managers, she often included another Shallman operative, Dave Jocobsen. Greuel also copied or forwarded the emails throughout the city office, and to all of her key employees such as Chief Deputy Controller Claire Bartels, Deputy Controller of Government Relations Daniel Tarica, Press Contact Shannon Murphy, Adminstrative Controller Elaine De Leon, and Executive Assistant Yvette Rojas. Courting Influential Players One of the most influential political players in Los Angeles is attorney David Fleming. Fleming said in an email to Greuel April 19, 2011 that he would not be endorsing her for mayor by telling her “Wendy, after a good bit of soul searching I have decided to join Dick Riordan in endorsing Austin Beutner for mayor. I wanted you to know this before it is announced tomorrow.” Fleming then tells Greuel in the same email that, “I will send you money and tell people who ask me about you how much I think you’re great leader. But having worked so much with Austin over the past year is the main reason I felt I must support him at this time. Best wishes, Dave.” After Beutner dropped out of the campaign, Fleming, who is of Counsel at the

high-powered Los Angeles law firm of Latham and Watkins, switched his allegiance to Greuel and is now one of her most ardent backers. Several emails between Shallman and Greuel also discussed how to garner the support and endorsement of California State Assemblyman Isidore Hall who represents a wide swath of South Los Angeles. Hall is considered to be one of the key leaders in Sacramento and influential in the African American community. On August 10, 2010, Greuel tells Shallman in emails that Hall had cancelled “another meeting” with her. “FYI· this is the 3rd time” (Hall cancelled). Administrative Controller De Leon intercedes in the email discussion between Greuel and Shallman by stating, “received an email that his flight from Sacramento is delayed and they don’t know what time he’ll make it into town.” Greuel also used her city email and staff members to coordinate campaign support meetings with John Mack, President of the LA Urban League as well as with Julie Butcher, president SEIU 721, who is considered to be one of the most influential and powerful leaders inside the Los Angeles union movement as well as with other campaign donors. Greuel also courted support from Gisselle Acevedo (Franco), CEO of Para Los Ninos in Los Angeles. Ms. Acevedo said in the email, “I am so honored to support you,

trust me I will give you lots more money, use my name anywhere and everywhere.” In an email between Kapolczynski, Shallmann, and Jacobsen, Greuel is esctatic that she got the endorsement of Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl, and asked if “we should announce the Cindy Miscokowski, Head of Los Angeles Ports, endorsement.” Office-Wide Coordinated Effort In May, 2012, Kapolczynski and Greuel communicated back and forth about an article that was being written in the Los Angeles Times regarding the progress of her campaign for mayor. “Terrific,” Kapolczynski tells Greuel. “It is a gift at this point in the race to have a piece like this describing you as having momentum and playing the hot hand. Obviously good work on your part threading the needle at the forum. It also gives us some clues on things we can work on the “vision thing” and what he perceives as the other candidates’ strengths.” On Dec. 6, 2012 Gruel forwarded an email from Pyllis Pires, a prominent teacher at Stanford University, that contained a resume of an Obama campaign worker to Kapolczynski for vetting. Greuel also sent a note to Shallman, Jacobson, Murphy, and her husband Dean Schramm on January 13, 2013 about an invitation to participate in an event sponsored by California Common Cause. Greuel told her , “I sent you an earlier email about (the)

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(BMI), the recognized standard measurement for obesity. The parents’ weekly educational sessions covered a wide range of healthybased information, from how to read food labels, the difference between good and bad fats and sugar consumption to learning how to manage food issues with their children, options for junk and fast food and how to positively influence TV and video games usage, among others. Home and school are the places that set the tone for positive change of lifestyle behaviors, said Khananashvili. The parents were excited to implement some of their knowledge with their kindergartners right away and that is a great first step. He emphasized that kindergartners are the perfect first audience for positive lifestyle changes. They are at an age when new information is very receptive, and they take that information to heart imme-

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CITY OF ARTESIA

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Romantic bring fireworks back to Artesia

A garden party to benefit our library Put on a Hawaiian shirt and help support Artesia Library!

A successful fundraising event assures Artesia’s beloved fireworks show will return this year.

riends of Artesia President Meena Patel confirmed at the April 8 council meeting that Cupid’s Ball has raised enough money to bring back Artesia’s Fourth of July fireworks show, which has been canceled in previous years due to the Great Recession. Special thanks are due to the sponsors, including Consolidated Disposal, who donated $6000 (also presented at the April 8 council meeting), and County Supervisor Don Knabe, with $1000; and all the many sponsors and ticket holders who helped with the event. Other sponsors include the Artesia Masonic Lodge, the Martin Brothers, Raj Patel, Dave Karai, the Artesia Park Parent Group, Sterling Photo Booth, Central Basin Municipal Water Group, Julio’s Pizza, and many others.

New city manager to be selected The reign of interim City Manager Don Powell is coming to a close.

he City Council and the committee created to appoint a City Manager has made a decision, and it will be officially announced a few days after this newsletter is sent out. What does a new city manager mean for the City? Permanent City Managers have a more long-term vision for the City that he or she will want to put into effect. More information about the new City Manager will be published in the next newsletter. The previous City Manager, Maria Dadian, retired in October.

Two businesses recognized for their beautification efforts

wo businesses have been recognized by the City Council and Beautification & Maintenance Commission for their impacted on the beautification of Artesia. These businesses are Circe Properties and Minkus Family Medicine. Winners of this award receive a short profile on The Artesian, as well as a plaque presented by the City Council. The Business Recognition Program began with the Beautification & Maintenance Commission; who are the judges for the program. If you’d like to submit your business for the next round of judging, download the application at www.cityofartesia.us/ BusinessRecognition2013.html.

Artesia’s Distinguished Woman of the Year flanked by Assemblymember Cristina Garcia (right) and Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (left).

Assemblywoman announces Artesia’s Woman of the Year

ssemblymember Cristina Garcia of the 58th Assembly District recognized Susie Gomes as Artesia’s Distinguished Woman of the Year on the morning of March 25. Garcia also recognized other women from all across her district. Gomes has long been an upstanding member of Artesia’s Portuguese community and a devoted team member at Artesia City Hall. Her abilities to organize events have been a valuable asset to the City and other community organizations, like the Friends of Artesia. One event which she helped organize was Cupid’s Ball, which occurred close to Valentine’s Day. Cupid’s Ball was the first fundraising event by the Friends of Artesia, and its purpose was to raise funds to bring back Artesia’s fireworks show. With Gomes’s assistance in planning the event,

along with sponsors, Cupid’s Ball has raised money to bring back the fireworks show. “The Friends [of Artesia] are a great set of people to work with, and obviously the event was a success,” said Gomes, about Cupid’s Ball. Gomes is also very involved with Portuguese DES Hall, organizing events with them; and is also a neighborhood block captain for her local Neighborhood Watch. Gomes said of her recognition, “It’s a huge shock and - honor.” “Honor”, she said, in a manner that showed that she was still in shock, even a day after her recognition. “I don’t usually look for recognition,” said Gomes, “the things I do are just something that I do from the bottom of my heart. I don’t know how to accept things like these, but I’m very grateful.”

Minkus Family Medicine A doctor’s office with an at-home feel

r. Brian Minkus has been a family doctor in the Artesia area since 1994, but his current office has only been in operation since December of last year! Outside the office, the first impression one might get is that this must have been a house at some point, and indeed it was. Inside the office, though there have been some practical construction to streamline business (i.e. the waiting room and reception area), one can’t escape that notion that this isn’t merely an office, nor is it merely a house. Thanks to the close relationship between the doctor, his staff, and the patients, Minkus Family Medicine has the very distinct impression of a home. This isn’t some institutionalized medical practice. “Once we leased the space, I got together with staff, and we all began painting and decorating,” said Minkus. Minkus said that additionally, family members and

even patients donated their talents to the decor, painting, the chandeliers, the custom-built benches outside of the building, and purchasing the dinner table which sits in what was once a dining room, and now serves as a break room/meeting room. Minkus Family Practice offers sameday appointments and is a general practice, serving ages ranging from schoolaged children to the elderly. “It’s nice to be recognized by the City for our efforts in beautifying the area, and I greatly appreciate it.” said Minkus.

he Friends of the Artesia Library are once again sponsoring an evening of good food and fun in a beautiful outdoor setting on May 3rd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Andy’s Garden in Artesia. For the Polynesian themed evening there will be a selection of cuisines from restaurants in Artesia and Cerritos. There will be wine tasting, entertainment, a silent auction, raffle prizes, a dessert bake sale, and a book sale. Tickets may be purchased for $15 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Adult tickets will be $20 at the door. Tables for eight are available for purchase at $120. There are also several levels of sponsorship available, ranging from $100 to $1,000. Tickets are available for sale at the Artesia Library at 18722 Clarkdale Avenue, (562) 865-6614. For more information about the Friends of the Artesia Library, sponsorship, or donations, contact Michele Diaz at mdiaz2000@earthlink.net or (562) 402-9893.

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nyone familiar with the character Circe (sir-say) from Greek mythology might think the name “Circe Properties” is strange. But this beautiful building isn’t named after that Circe, it’s named after someone’s dog, also named Circe (pronounced “seer-see”). There are three individuals who are partners in the ownership of the building; Carl Duarte (who owned the dog named Circe), Paul Morgan, and Joe Faria. Faria first came to the U.S. via the Portuguese islands called The Azores in 1960, when the area was all dairies. His first job was in an automotive repair/auto parts store called Artesia Automotive, located on the corner of 186th and Pioneer. He later took over the shop. Today, that same corner is now occupied by Circe Properties. “I keep this place clean and looking good, because I have a lot of pride for this piece of land. It’s been my life - all of my life,” said Faria. To prove it, Faria pointed out, etched in the sidewalk, the words “Joe 1960”. Faria, along with Duarte and Morgan, hired Matson Architects to create the design. “We wanted an American look,” said Faria. After Matson came back with the design, they were happy with it and the project was completed in 2005. Circe Properties is the home for Rajdhani Restaurant, Gems & Rudraksh (jewelry, statues, and other handcrafted items), Farm Fresh (an Indian market), and Frontier Heritage (a clothing store), and other businesses. The center is located 18521 Pioneer Blvd.

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Continued from page 1 trict election system, in which the district would be divided into seven geographic zones, with representatives elected from each of them. Saenz is passionate about the issue what he calls “true equal representation under the law” and is no stranger to public education issues, and politics for that manner here in Los Angeles County since he has been a member of the County Board of Education for the past 12 years. Saenz has skyrocketed to national prominence during the past decade and now leads MALDEF as he likes to say “into new unchartered waters.” “It is important that MALDEF be involved in this lawsuit,” Saenz told Los Cerritos Community Newspaper in an interview. “Education is one of, if not the most critical issue we deal with at MALDEF, and sometimes we rely upon legislation and cooperation but we will also resort to legal recourses and lawsuits if we have to when it is necessary to uphold the law of the land,” Saenz said. Saenz strongly believes that the current lawsuit against the ABC Unified School District is “one of those times when our or-

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CERRITOS DOMINATED IN EVERY ASPECT BY LEAGUE-LEADING MAYFAIR By Loren Kopff lorenkopff@aol.com

efore the 2013 softball season began, it was predicted by many that the Suburban League softball season was going to be a dogfight between Cerritos, La Mirada, Mayfair and even Norwalk. But injuries and other issues have curtailed those plans for the most part for three of those clubs. The one that has managed to stay afloat and seems to be miles apart from everyone else is Mayfair and this past Wednesday, the Monsoons put a beating on Cerritos in a 10-0, six-inning win. Mayfair remained the league’s lone undefeated team at 7-0 while the Lady Dons slipped to 10-9 overall and 6-3 in the circuit. “It was expected,” said Cerritos head coach Bob Medina. “Our shortstop is pitching. What do you expect to do? We know that the pitching is not going to be in our favor too much. Mel is doing a fantastic job with what she’s been doing and my hat’s off to her. She’s a trooper.” Medina is referring to sophomore Melanie Okazaki, who has been summoned to do the bulk of the pitching after sophomore Jennifer Iseri went down with an injury on Mar. 12. Despite allowing four runs in the top of the first inning including a three-run home run to Ashlee Snyder, Okazaki kept her team in the game until the fourth inning. She got six batters to ground out, five going to senior shortstop Erin Clinton. But the Monsoons blew the game wide open with three runs in the fourth. “Mel blew us away [earlier this season] because she’s always giggling and…I don’t care what you think,” Medina said. “She’s such a happy kid. She walks in and we said, ‘Mel, all we want is strikes’. Mel is starting to win. Mel is starting to be a competitor. She has exceeded what I thought she could do because she hasn’t pitched in so long.” Mayfair’s hitting was only half the problem for the Lady Dons. The other half came in the form of pitcher Nyah Rod-

Artesia Sweeps Season Series from Cerritos, Stays in Hunt for Playoffs SUBURBAN LEAGUE BASEBALL By Loren Kopff lorenkopff@aol.com

hen you’ve missed the California Interscholastic FederationSouthern Section playoffs for five straight seasons and combined to win 31 games during that time, you begin to feel the urge to break out of those slumps. But if you’re Michael Gaoghagan, you don’t show too much emotion after a victory. Following Artesia’s 10-5 win over visiting Cerritos last Friday, the 11-year head coach kept everything low key despite seeing his team improve to 7-11 overall and 3-3 in the Suburban League. The Pioneers ended last week in fourth place, one full game ahead of John Glenn for the final automatic playoff spot. But the playoffs are the farthest thing on Gaoghagan’s mind right now. “It’s only halfway through league, so, we’re just going to worry about La Mirada next week and see what happens,” Gaoghagan said. “In league, I think we’re doing pretty well. We had two tough ones against Mayfair. But we bounced back. As long as we play pretty good defense and [if] our pitching is there, I think we’ll be okay.” Had Artesia not blown leads of three runs and one run to Mayfair in late March, it might have been much closer to first place. Still, the Pioneers will enjoy their eighth sweep over Cerritos since 2000 and second in the past three seasons. The Dons (3-16, 0-8) grabbed a 3-0 lead heading into the bottom of the third on run-scoring singles from senior second baseman Omar Rodriguez in the second inning and senior designated hitter Nick Lee in the third. But the Pioneers scored five times in the bottom of the third and didn’t let up. Cerritos junior pitcher Eugene Chang walked senior left fielder Jerry Azzato to lead off the bottom half of the frame. Sophomore shortstop Matt Munoz singled

and senior second baseman Joseph Herrera reached on an error allowing Azzato to come home. Senior pitcher Tommy Corrales then helped himself out with a two-run double to the left field gap to tie the game. He would later score on a base hit from sophomore third baseman Joseph Vasquez. After the Pioneers batted around in the inning, Azzato led off the fourth with a single to right and Chang walked Munoz. Azzato would make it 6-3 on one of Cerritos’ seven errors and Vasquez later plated Munoz with the second of his three hits. That would be more than enough support for Corrales, who settled down in the middle innings and ended the game pitching into the sixth, scattering seven hits and striking out seven. It was his first start since going the distance against Santa Ana on Apr. 3 in a 3-0 win. “He probably wasn’t as sharp with his breaking pitches as he usually is,” Gaoghagan said. “But he’s a battler and he did a great job at the plate. He’s definitely one of our leaders.” The Pioneers added two more runs in the fifth as a fielder’s choice from Munoz allowed sophomore catcher Marcus Johnson to score and senior second baseman Julian Mendoza came home on an error. In the next inning, Vasquez scored on a base hit from Johnson. Eight of the nine Artesia starters had at least one hit as the team reached double digits in hits (11) for the fifth time this season. Cerritos senior catcher J.T. Mars went three for four and scored three times while Lee went two for four and drove in two as Cerritos visits league-leading Mayfair today before hosting Norwalk on Wednesday in its last home league contest of the season. When the Pioneers get done with La Mirada, they will visit John Glenn on Wednesday in a crucial game for the final playoff spot. “I’ve done this a long time,” Gaoghagan said. “If you go 3-3 and you start looking too far ahead, you’ll end up going 3-9. We’ve done that before, where we’ve had to win one game in four tries and we went 0-4. We just have to worry about the play in front of us.”

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Fullerton Library Sponsors First Annual, “Local Author Day” A special event for Fullerton reading locavores! The Fullerton Public Library is sponsoring the First Annual “Local Author Day,” Sunday, May 19th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community Room. Five local authors representing a variety of writing styles and interests will offer advice to aspiring writers in the audience on the topics of self-publishing, writing styles, influences, and the like. Several of the authors will also be available after the program for a Questions & Answers session, along with copies of their books for purchase and signing. The event is truly for every reading type, with participating authors covering both young adult and adult fiction writing. In addition, non-fiction themes will be represented by authors covering poetry, selfhelp and medicine. Authors, Melissa Buell, Jonathan Faia, James Hardeman, Dick Quis and Carol Snow are among those who are expected to present and share from their own personal experiences in addition to offering advice on getting into publishing. The Fullerton Public Main Library is located at 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 92832. For further information please call (714) 738-6327 or (714) 7386325.

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Travel Around-the-World in 45 Minutes at the Fullerton Library Join world explorers extraordinaire, Darren and Sandy Van Soye, as they “Trek the Planet,” a 45-minute multimedia journey to 53 countries representing every area of the globe. The presentation is sponsored by the Fullerton Main Library and will be located on its premises on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Osborne Auditorium. Geared to bring interest and awe about the world we live in, this family-oriented program is designed for all ages. Library Director, Maureen Gebelein commented, “a program like this will not only bring a sense of amazement about the world we live

in but more importantly, a deeper understanding and appreciation for the diversity in cultures and peoples that makes up this planet that we together share.” The Fullerton Main Library is located at 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., adjacent to City Hall. For further information please call the Library at (714) 738-6325 or (714) 738-6343.

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 18, 2013. The books include a wide range of topics; classics, German, history and other non-fiction, massage therapy, and spirituality. Many are gilt edged and some of them are still shrink-wrapped. The value of some of these volumes appears to be more than $200. Bidding will start at approximately 10% of the current advertised prices on most books. The Friends of the Norwalk Libraries serve to support Norwalk and Alondra Libraries, which are part of the County of Los Angeles Public Library. Norwalk Library is located at 12350 Imperial Hwy., Norwalk, CA 90650 and is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM – 8 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM to 6 PM. For more information visit www.colapublib.org or call 562-868-0775.

Outstanding Students Recognized by ABC Adult School On April 29, 2013, ABC Adult School is holding their annual Outstanding Student Awards ceremony at the Cerritos Library. The adult school serves over 15,000 local adult students annually. Many of the students need to overcome many barriers in order to be successful. In spite of the challenges they face, the students manage

to achieve at levels that are worthy of public recognition. This year, twentyone students are being recognized. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded to students from each city, county, and district in which the student resides. April 29, 2013 has also been proclaimed, “ABC Adult School Stu-

dent Recognition Day” by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. During the awards ceremony, entertainment will be provided by ESL students from the Helen Rosas Center in the city of Hawaiian Gardens and a Korean drum dance will also be performed. In addition, artwork will be on display from students in the Health and Safety, Older Adults and Home Economics department.

CHICKEN SOUP: THE TRUE MEASURE OF LOVE AND WEALTH By Rico Dizon Among the many stories compiled in the “4th Course of Chicken Soup for the Soul,” one written by Martha Pendergrass Templeton stood out the most to me. It is a story that seemingly begs to be read and heard in today’s extremely materialistic world. It is the author’s own real-life story during her childhood but told when she reached womanhood. And so the story goes. Just when Christmas was approaching, the Burlington factory in Scottsboro where her father worked unexpectedly closed. Her mother, a homemaker, had to seek work in a local textile mill but to no avail. Their only means of subsistence was his daddy’s meager unemployment check. Nevertheless, her parents scraped some money to buy each of the daughters a Barbie doll for Christmas. At night when the children were asleep, mother’s nimble fingers fed dress after dress in the old sewing machine producing Barbie-sized bridal gowns, evening gowns… miniature clothes for every imaginable occasion. Nearby, her father with his calloused hands, sawed, hammered and painted

wooden boxes as part of the Christmas gifts for the daughters. Then, on Christmas Eve, her aunt’s family came with lots of presents wrapped in colorful paper and ribbons. The author cannot anymore remember all the store-bought toys given to her by her aunt and uncle. All she can recalled were toys, toys, toys! It was amidst the jubilation and which they only learned later that the author said, “Daddy painfully decided not to show us his gifts. “With all those expensive looking toys we received, Daddy thought there was no reason to give us his simple, rustic boxes. “As the music of laughter filled the morning, we never suspected that we had another gift hidden somewhere. “When mama asked about the gifts, Daddy confided his feelings but mama insisted.” So, that late afternoon when their visitors had left, her Dad reluctantly brought out his gifts of wooden boxes. Wooden boxes painted red, with hinged lids, so that each could be opened and used as a house for the Barbie doll and complete with rack on which to hang their Barbie clothes. On the outside was a handle, so that when it was closed, held by magnet that looked like an equal sign, the little house could be carried suitcase style.

Author Martha Templeton described the wooden boxes in her own words, “Those boxes are indelibly etched into my mind. “I remember the texture of the wood, the exact shade of red paint, the way the pull of the magnet felt when I closed the lid, the timedarkened handles and hinges. “I remember how the clothes hung delicately on the hangers inside, and how I had to be careful not to pull Barbie’s hair when I closed the lid. “We kept and cherished those boxes long after our Barbie doll days were over.” Ms. Templeton has lived and loved 29 Christmases hence, each filled with love, hope and bringing gifts. But few of those gifts, she confessed, compared with those simple, wooden red boxes. She ended her story with, “It is no wonder that I get tearyeyed whenever I think of my father, standing there on that cold Christmas morning, wondering if his gift was good enough. “Love, Daddy, is always good enough.” I think what the story teaches us is true riches are not measured by money and material things that may come and go. In the resonating words of another writer, Henry Ward Beecher, “It is the heart that makes a man rich. “He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has.”

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After the surface is clean dry, Conservatorship, singers, sang beautifully for all those Taywho The featured speaker will be Dana Homeowners can apply WATER PROOFattended. lor, President of the La Mirada Symphony ING Materials, foundGuardianship, at the below centers. The Rotary Club is proud to announce Association. Dana is a prolific writer of Apply to dry surfaceDispute like paint. Name that winner of our local contest, Joshsuchthe books as УDevil Moon: A Mystic brand products such Mediation as Olympia, Behr, ua James, a senior from Valley Christian RomanceФ and УEver Flowing Streams: Thompson and Benjamin Moore. High, went on to win 1st place in the Male Tapping into Healing Energy.ФShe will Yesteryears, when property owners were Theater category at the annual Rotary Disspeak on her journey from being pubconstructing new mason walls and roofs, at trict 5320 Vocal Contest on April 13, 2013. lished by a small press to participating in that time, some contractors waterproofed, as Joshua beat out competitors from all over the Indie Author Revolution. In 2012 she the surface stayed clean and dry for decade, Orange County and Southeast LA County. was named on the Amazon Movers and as water proofing creates a transparent seal He sang a rousing rendition of "Lost In the Shakers List with over 60,000 of her ebook to repeal water and mold. Wilderness" from the musical "Children of titles downloaded last year. Also, equally of importance is "poria If you are interested in helping Cerri- mold infestation" that is responsible for takThe Friends of the La Mirada Library tos maintain its reputation as a safe place ing down buildings like termites, that are have great plans for 2013 as they continue a double play and the game ended when said Mayfair head coach Erin Brown. to live and work, the Cerritos Sheriff's Sta- most active in winter months, from Novemto help the La Mirada Library. junior center fielder Jasmine Javier, who “They’re both really hot. Lexie had a heck SOFTBALL tion encourages you to apply to be a VOP. ber to March. Many of the vacant properties had singled to center, was caught stealing of a day at the plate and Torrez has been For more information, call the Cerritos are full of molds and expensive to abate. Continued from page 11 “Love consistent.” as partand of aFriendship” double play.If you are 50 Sheriff's Station/Community Safety CenYou can do your own research or puryears of age or older, are looking The two teams will wrap up the sea“She throws veryand hard,” Medina for said ter at (562) 916-1252, or visit the Cerritos chase the above items listed in this article at andhas hearty with this son series today at Mayfair before Cerritos man, who surrendered three hits, walked an of enjoyable Rodman. hot “She goodmeal control Sheriff's Station to obtain an application. Home Depot, Lowes, Paint Stores, Benjamin and family,tothe two and struck out seven. Only two Cer- friends year. She deserves beNorwalk No. 1. If Senior I’m going ends the regular season next week against February 2, 2013 - The Norwalk Lions Center is the right place for you. Our Moore Paint Centers, HGTV, DIY, Ganahl, ritos runners reached second base and two to look at a No. 1 pitcher this year, it’s go- Norwalk. 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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1377428-31 APN: 7056-006-023 TRA: 2483 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3441 REF: Carbajal, Rosanne IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 26, 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 May 09, 2013, at 9:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 09, 2006, as Inst. No. 20062489819 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Rosanne Carbajal, An Unmarried 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: Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, 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: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19914 Rainbow Way Cerritos CA 90703-7857 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: $343,890.45. 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 (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1377428-31. 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:(619)590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: April 10, 2013. (R-429215 04/19/13, 04/26/13, 05/03/13) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-10-389196-CL Order No.: 100607840-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/18/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): KUM SOOK HAN, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 6/15/2007 as Instrument No. 20071451838 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/10/2013 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $989,373.79 The purported property address is: 13460 MOORE ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 7005-009-045 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 http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-10-389196-CL . 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. THIS OFFICE IS 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: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-10-389196-CL IDSPub #0048819 4/19/2013 4/26/2013 5/3/2013 TSG No.: 7658868 TS No.: CA1200250233 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 8065-004-007 Property Address: 14622 BLUEFIELD AVENUE LA MIRADA, CA 90638 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/03/2006. 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 05/09/2013 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 01/13/2006, as Instrument No. 06 0089269, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: RAMIRO ALCALA, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY., 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) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona 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 described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 8065-004-007 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14622 BLUEFIELD AVENUE, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 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, 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 $331,126.48. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. 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 (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1200250233 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. 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. First American Title Insurance Company First American Title Insurance Company 3 FIRST AMERICAN WAY SANTA ANA, CA 92707 Date: 04/15/2013 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.NPP0215502 LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER 04/19/2013, 04/26/2013, 05/03/2013

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CERRITOS April 15–21, 2013 There were 31 Part I felony investigations conducted by members of the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station last week compared to 25 the previous one. Robberies and vehicle burglaries increased, while residential burglaries and vehicle thefts remained the same. Other structure/commercial burglaries were lower. Patrol deputies responded to 351 calls for service, up from 288 the week before. The 2013 weekly average in calls for service is now 281. After three consecutive weeks without any reported robberies, two were logged last week. At 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday April 17, two male suspects pulled up in a vehicle beside a male victim in the 13200 block of South Street. One suspect exited the vehicle and placed an unknown object against the victim’s chest. The victim ran away and the suspect fled to the vehicle without obtaining any property. On Sunday April 21 at 4:35 p.m. a woman was walking in the 11200 block of 183rd Street when a male suspect grabbed her purse and ran away with it. He was arrested shortly after by responding deputies and the victim’s property was recovered. As in the previous week, five residential

burglary incidents were investigated. Two were made possible due to open/unlocked doors or windows. Two windows were shattered and a sliding glass door was pried open. Jewelry, liquor, golf clubs, gift cards and laptop computers were stolen. The 2013 weekly average in residential burglaries remained at 5.1. We had a well-attended Neighborhood Watch Town Hall meeting last night (April 24) at Cerritos Park East. Thanks to all present for making it a successful evening. We again emphasized the need for the law enforcement and community partnership and discussed how well it works when neighbors look out for neighbors by calling in any suspicious person(s) or activity. Thanks again for showing your interest! There were no other structure/commercial burglaries reported last week. Four were investigated during the previous reporting period. The 2013 weekly average in other structure/commercial burglaries is 2.6. Vehicle burglaries were up from eight to nine last week. Five were in high-volume commercial parking lots. Four involved SUVs. Purses, wallets, laptop computers, mail, jewelry and military dog tags were missing. The new 2013 weekly average in vehicle burglaries is 8.3. Vehicle theft incidents remained the same at five. All five occurred in high-volume commercial parking lots. Three of the stolen vehicles were Hondas and two were SUVs. The 2013 weekly average in vehicle thefts is now 3.3.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0108431 Title Order No. 11-0088552 APN No. 8061-007-024 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/30/2006. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by CHUL SOON PARK, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 05/30/2006 and recorded 6/6/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1239118, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/21/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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: 13724 AVION DRIVE, LA MIRADA, CA, 906383702. 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 with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $519,849.78. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks 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. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus 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 a 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 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 11-0108431. 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: 01/05/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.148652 4/19, 4/26, 5/03/2013 2013076534 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as OPHE TREND 12551 VALENCIA ST., CERRITOS 90703. The following business is conducted as an individual. The registrant has begun to transact business 4/10/13 under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. /S/ EUN JU OH The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 4/16/2013. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious statement must be filed before that time. 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 14400et seq. Business and Profession Code), Published at LCCN on 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/13

COMMUNITY CALENDAR, LOCAL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS La Mirada CHEVRON SQUARE DANCE CLUB • (714) 742-3668 EBELL CLUB • (562) 777-9960 FRIENDS OF LA MIRADA THEATRE • (562) 944-2210 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 13800 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, CA 90638 • (562) 943-0277 HALF CENTURY CLUB • (562) 921-2922 KIWANIS CLUB OF LA MIRADA Every Wednesday 7:15 am Holiday Inn Select14299 Firestone Blvd., La Mirada First Thursday of the Month at 7:00 pm at The La Mirada Volunteer Center, 11900 La Mirada Blvd., Suite 5, La Mirada lamiradakiwanis.org • (714) 523-5612 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS • kofc.org • (562) 921-4051 LA MIRADA ARTS COLONY Usually the first Monday of the month at 6:30-8:30 p.m. La Mirada Resource Center-13700 La Mirada Blvd., acolm.com (714) 941-4116 LA MIRADA COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION Improving the quality of life in La Mirada, (562) 943-7277 LA MIRADA GADABOUTS 15833 Algeciras Dr., La Mirada, Violet Lesko (562) 947-0280 LA MIRADA MONDAY BRIDGE CLUB, (562) 943-6075 LA MIRADA ROTARY CLUB (562) 690-4292 LA MIRADA SYMPHONY, lamiradasymphony.com (562) 941-5779 M.O.M.S. CLUB OF LA MIRADA, (714) 736-9761 PHANTOM THEATRE PROJECTS, (714) 690-2900 ROBERT F. KENNEDY DEMOCRATIC CLUB P. O. Box 821, La Mirada, CA 90637, (562)943-8527 Meetings: Mimi’s Cafe - In Whitwood Center 15436 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, Third Monday of the month

Meets every 3rd Thursday, Skyline Room-Cerritos Library. CERRITOS SENIOR Gadabouts meet the second, third & fourth Mondays at the Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park, 12340 South St. Judy Mendes, President 562-860-2151 HUBERT HUMPHREY DEMOCRATIC CLUB CoCo’s 7pm. 3rd Monday. Gary Chomiak 562.405.5482 CERRITOS REPUBLICAN CLUB Cerritos Library 7p.m 2nd Tuesday. Allen Wood 865-7294. OPTIMIST CLUB Off Street Cafe 7a.m. 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 3rd Thursday. ROTARY CLUB Hometown Buffet noon Mondays VFW POST 1846 Heritage Park, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. 18600 Bloomfield Ave. Jeffrey Enomoto 714-292-2985 SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Coco’s Restaurant 6p.m. 2nd Wed. & 12p.m. 4th Wed. WOMEN’S CLUB CPE 2nd Thursday. Gail Grossman at 562-926-8487 LIONS CLUB 11514 E. 178th Street, Artesia. 1st & 3rd Tuesday. Milton Hicks 926-3792. CONTACTS Business Networking Group Wednesdays, 7a.m. at Mimi’s Café, Cerritos Towne Center. Larry Massa 562-920-0554. CONNECTIONS Business Networking Group. Thursday, 7:30 a.m. at Coco’s Restaurant. Barbara 869-7618.

Dinner/Social hour at: 5:30 pm. Program at 6:30, (562) 943-8527

CERRITOS LEADS CLUB Tuesdays 7–8:30 a.m. Mimi’s, in the Towne Center. Call 1-800-767-7337.

SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION, (562) 947-8027

TOASTMASTERS

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW), (562) 941-4097

The Cerritos Cheerful Chatters Toastmasters Club meets at Noon every other Wednesday at the SELACO Workforce Investment Board: 10900 E. 183rd > Street, 3rd Floor. Have fun and work on your speaking skills. Visitors are welcome! Call Tammy: (800) 481 - 6555 ext. 1213.

Artesia ARTESIA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Albert O. Little Community Center, 18750 S. Clarkdale, Artesia. For information, contact Kathy Mc Donald, President, 562-430-7349

Cerritos AAUW (American Assn. of University Women) Saurabh Deedwania (562) 404-4488

ECLECTIC DIALECTIC TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Vintage at Cerritos, 11000 Falcon Way, Cerritos,. Ron Jung 924-1808. GOLDEN SANDS CHORUS An award-winning Sweet Adeline Chorus. Women of all ages and experience levels welcome. Rehearsals Wednesdays 7

p.m., Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St., Long Beach. (562) 630-8445 GOOD SAM Camp outings 2nd weekend each month. Howard Remsen 714-521-1076. JOURNEYS Mondays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Pathways office, 3300 South Street #206, Long Beach Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Lakewood Regional Medical Center, 3700 South Street Classroom A, Lakewood Call Cindy Skovgard at 562-531-3031 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) A program for mothers with children under the age of five, meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 9 to 11:15 a.m. at New Life Community Church, 18800 Norwalk Blvd., Artesia. CERRITOS AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE, “A Network of Caring Christian Women” Hometown Buffet in Cerritos 11471 E South St. Call Charyl, 562-865-5311. SELF HELP FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED Long Beach/ Lakewood Chapter, second Thursday of each month at the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Avenue in Lakewood at 6:30 p.m. free. 429-7099 CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSN (CRTA) Meets at 12p.m. the third Friday of alternative months at the Ebell Club, Third and Cerritos, Long Beach. 925-1938. IRONWOOD WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB 16449 Piuma Avenue • Cerritos, Ca 990703 • Jean Brunelli, President (562) 926-5017 • Tuesdays, 7:30 am Cerritos-Artesia Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly Junior Miss program) 5:00 PM Sunday, March 27th at CPE. For more information, contact Cindy Yen Chen by EM: cindyyenchen@yahoo.com.

Norwalk Soroptimist International Of Norwalk P.O. Box 125, Norwalk, CA 90650 • (714) 412-0183 Alondra Senior Citizens Club 11929 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650, (562) 865-7774 Tere Kopriski, President 2nd & 4th Wed 1:30 p.m. Social Services Center, (562) 929-5844 Golden Trowel Norwalk Masonic Lodge #273 12345 E. Rosecrans Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650, 2nd Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Norwalk Lions Club P.O. Box 1712, Norwalk, CA 90650 Anthony Garcia, President 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 4th Thursday Board Meetings 7:00 p.m. Bruce's Restaurant, 12623 Imperial Hwy. American Legion Post #359 11986 Front Street, Norwalk, CA 90650, 562-864-9021 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. Legion Hall American Legion Post #359, 11986 Front St. Drawing, Cake Walk, and Karaoke Every Saturday evening in Post Hole Club Drawing is at 8:00 p.m. RECURRING EVENTS: STEAK LUNCH Every Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm KARAOKE Every Saturday 7:30pm POST MEETINGS 3rd Thursday of each month 7:30pm AUXILIARY MEETINGS 2nd Wednesday of each month 7:30pm Rotary Club of Norwalk P.O. Box 1243, Norwalk, CA Meets Mondays, Noon at Norwalk Marriot Hotel Knights of Columbus Council #3678 Tom Sandoval, Grand Knight 12138 Front St, Norwalk, (714) 952-4724 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7138 12186 Front Street (mail), Norwalk, CA 90651, (562) 864-9246 Elks Lodge-BPOE #2142 13418 Clarkdale Ave., Norwalk CA 90650 (562) 868-6603 Jim Duckett, Exhaulted Ruler, (562) 868-1924 Thursdays 7:30 p.m. at Elks Lodge Rotary Club of Norwalk P.O. Box 1243, Norwalk, Sara Karsgens, President Mondays, noon, Norwalk Doubletree Hotel, (562) 921-0033 Norwalk Woman's Club Place: Masonic Lodge 12345 Rosecrans Ave. Time: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Norwalk Community Coordinating Council William Clark, President Helen Brown, Vice President Meets 4th Wed. during the school year. P.O. Box 521 Norwalk, (562) 921-4218 www.nccconline.us 1:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Changes every 2 years in May - June - August. City Council Meeting 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 12700 Norwalk Blvd.

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ADJUSTMENT OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES Date: Time: Place:

Dear Property Owner: Consolidated Disposal Service, Inc. (“Consolidated”) collects and disposes refuse from singlefamily residences and mobile home park units within the City pursuant to an agreement with City. The fees charged by Consolidated are subject to approval by the City and are collected by the City on your property tax bill. The current monthly rates for single-family residences ($22.01) and mobile park units ($20.35) were last increased in 2011. Consolidated is proposing to increase the rates for refuse collection by 3.17 percent effective July 1, 2013. Consolidated’s request is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers in the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County metropolitan area for the most recent 24 month period and on an increase in disposal fees. A public hearing has been scheduled for 7 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2013 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California so that you may provide comments concerning the following proposed rates: Existing Monthly Rate

Proposed Monthly Rate

Single Family Residences Service includes: 96 gallon cart (trash) 64 gallon cart (recycling), and 64 gallon cart (green waste)

$22.01

$22.71*

Mobile Home Park Units 64 gallon cart (trash)

$19.72

$20.35*

May 7, 2013 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard City Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650

Description: The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of Resolution No. 13-28, which would establish and/or adjust citywide fees and service charges, including, but not limited to, development fees such as applications for zone changes, conditional use permits and variances, park use fees, recreation class fees, regulatory business permits, pet license fees, utilities department fees, and facility rentals and other similar fees and charges. A copy of a Comprehensive User Fee Study showing the cost to the City to provide the services or process the permits for which the fees are imposed and prepared for the City by an independent firm is on file in the City Clerk’s Office and may be inspected or copied during normal office hours. Public Comment: Interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and be heard regarding this matter. Written comments may be submitted to the City Council prior to the time set for the hearing. Address written comments: Attention City Clerk at the address noted above. More Information: Questions concerning the public hearing matter should be directed to Christine Roberto, Administrative Services Manager at (562) 929-5712. Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 929-5720. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Assisted hearing devices will be available at this hearing without prior notification. Dated this 26th day of April 2013. /s/ Theresa Devoy,City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 4/26/13

*subject to CPI increases in future years Pursuant to law, the City caused a written report to be filed with the City Clerk which contains a description of each single-family residential parcel and mobile park unit receiving refuse collection and disposal services and the proposed amount of the charge for each such parcel for fiscal year 2012-2013. If you have any questions regarding the proposed increase, or the amount of the proposed rate for your particular property, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California, (562) 865-6262. Published at Los Cerritos Community News, March 29, 2013 And April 26, 2013 TS# 1211-457 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/06/2006, 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 May 16, 2013, at 9:00 AM the undersigned, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to: Deed of Trust recorded 11/06/2006, as Instrument No. 062454806 in the Official Records of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and executed by James O. Joseph and Cindi E. Joseph, Trustees of the Joseph Family Trust dated 12/11/2001 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash or cashier's check drawn on a financial institution authorized in Civil Code Section 2924h(b), at: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, 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 as more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14363 Rosecrans Ave., La Mirada, CA APN: 8061-018-022 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid balance of the note(s), secured by said Deed of Trust, to-wit $564,862.40 including 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 trust created by said Deed of Trust. Notice of default and election to sell the described real property under the deed of trust was 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 (619) 590-1221 for information regarding the trustee's sale], using the file number assigned to this case: TS# 1211457. 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 TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (619) 5901221 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. Dated: April 18, 2013 MFTDS, INC. A California Corporation dba MASTER FUNDING CO. By: Stephen Leslie Wheeler, President (951) 694-3903 41911 5th St., Ste 202, Temecula, CA 92590 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2467, Temecula, CA 92593-2467 04/25/13, 05/02/13, 05/09/13 R-429564

CITY OF NORWALK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In connection with PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATE INCREASE PURSUANT TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

APRIL 26, 2013

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0020004 Doc ID #0001891795632005N Title Order No. 11-0015711 Investor/Insurer No. 1706270483 APN No. 7065-019-042 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/20/2008. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by LILIAN C SALMORIN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 02/20/2008 and recorded 2/26/2008, as Instrument No. 20080327600, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/24/2013 at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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: 21315 ROSSFORD AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, CA, 907152131. 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 with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $361,623.77. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks 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. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus 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 a 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 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 11-0020004. 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: 06/16/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-FN4381047 04/26/2013, 05/03/2013, 05/10/2013

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE APN: 8065-015-023 TS No: CA09003448-12-1 TO No: 1253315 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 20, 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 May 23, 2013 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom at Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, 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 March 28, 2006 as Instrument No. 06 0657413 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by YEN-SUONG THI LE AND DUNG KHAC TRUONG, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP., as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA 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: LOT 377 OF TRACT NO. 18730, IN THE CITY OF LA MIRADA, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 548 PAGES 6 TO 10 INCLUSIVE OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, 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: 15450 ALICANTE RD, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 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 $382,616.84 (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 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA09003448-12-1. 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: April 22, 2013 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA09003448-12-1 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Lupe Tabita, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM at 800.280.2832 TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. To the extent your original obligation was discharged, or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy under Title 11 of the United States Code, this notice is for compliance and/or informational purposes only and does not constitute an attempt to collect a debt or to impose personal liability for such obligation. However, a secured party retains rights under its security instrument, including the right to foreclose its lien. A-4380970 04/26/2013, 05/03/2013, 05/10/2013

ABC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CALLING FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ABC Unified School District will receive up to but not later than 2:00 PM on the 14th day of May, 2013 Bids for: ABC Bid # 1419 Central Kitchen Equipment All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. Bids submitted shall conform to the terms and conditions stated on said form. Bids shall be received in the office of the Purchasing Department at 16700 Norwalk Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Bidders may obtain drawings and specifications at a mandatory prebid meeting on May 7, 2013 at 3:00 PM sharp to meet at the Nutrition Services, 12255 Cuesta Dr., Cerritos, Ca 90703. All public works are subject to prevailing wage payments, Valid License Class B will be required. MBE, WBE companies are encouraged to bid. Bidders shall adhere to Davis-Bacon Act. Los Cerritos News

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Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 4/26/13 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0136680 Doc ID #0001739777542005N Title Order No. 11-0116327 Investor/Insurer No. 173977754 APN No. 7040-008-010 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/18/2007. 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 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by LUCIA ALVES AGUIAR, A WIDOW, dated 10/18/2007 and recorded 10/29/2007, as Instrument No. 20072438647, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/30/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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: 18508 ELAINE AVENUE, ARTESIA, CA, 90701. 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 with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $408,211.60. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks 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. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus 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 a 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 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 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 11-0136680. 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: 02/18/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4380711 04/26/2013, 05/03/2013, 05/10/2013 .S. No.: 2011-16057

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/18/2005. 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 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: KAP SEUNG KIM, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 3/2/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0472308 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 5/21/2013 at 9:30 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $549,475.44 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 15321 SAN ARDO DRIVE, LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA 90638 A.P.N.: 7001-003-009 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. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. 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 my hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale TS# 1205-414 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/08/2005, 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 May 16, 2013, at 9:00 AM the undersigned, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to: Deed of Trust recorded 12/01/2005, as Instrument No. 05-2931751 in the Official Records of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and executed by James O. Joseph and Cindi E. Joseph, Trustees of the Joseph Family Trust dated 12/11/2001 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash or cashier's check drawn on a financial institution authorized in Civil Code Section 2924h(b), at: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, 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 as more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12326 La Pomelo Rd., La Mirada, CA APN: 8034028-034 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid balance of the note(s), secured by said Deed of Trust, to-wit $ 341,575.54 including 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 trust created by said Deed of Trust. Notice of default and election to sell the described real property under the deed of trust was 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 (619) 590-1221 for information regarding the trustee's sale], using the file number assigned to this case: TS# 1205-414 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 TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (619) 590-1221 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. Dated: April 18, 2013 MFTDS, INC. A California Corporation dba MASTER FUNDING CO. 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