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Local Firefighters hold annual Muscular Dystrophy Fundraiser

By Brian Hews In an effort to get both sides of the union negotiations issue in Cerritos, LCCN sent a survey out to our online readers asking six questions. They were a combination of yes/no questions with some questions having an area for the respondents to leave comments. We will post the answers and select comments to one question each week. Question 5 is featured this week: 1. Are you a member of AFSCME? 44 yes (38.2%) and 71 no (61.8%). 2. Do you agree with AFSCME's position on negotiations? 69 yes (60%), 46 no (40%). 3. Do you agree with Cerritos position on negotiations? 43 yes (37.3%), 72 no (62.7%). 4. What is your main complaint of Cerritos negotiating position? 74 comments. 5. Do you think the Cerritos Council should be more involved in negotiations? 69 yes (60.5%), 46 no (39.5%). 6. Do you have any suggestions or comments on the negotiations? 105 comments. If you would like to participate in the survey, go to loscerritosnews.net and click on the AFSCME survey button.

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Drivers on Artesia-Cerritos intersections were asked to help Fill-the-Boot by fireman from Station 94 on June 9-11 in their annual fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Fireman throughout the nation hold this annual fundraiser raising money for “Jerry’s kids. Participating in this years drive are Engineer Jeff Windle, Firefighter John Heath and Mickey Christiansen.

Parents outraged over treatment of long time La Palma instructor by Recreation Director

Cerritos Council votes no on eight state bills, members cite loss of local control By Jerry Bernstein

La Palma Tiny Tot Teacher Nancy Brewer shows off one of her many retirement gifts given to her by students and parents who will miss her after 27 years of teaching.

It is unusual for residents to show up at a city council meeting, but that was not the case June 7 when several parents addressed the council to complain about the new Parks and Recreation Director’s conduct in the alleged mistreatment of a beloved teacher and the cancellation of popular martial arts program. 10:58 PM aPage 1

City Administrator Maria Dadian reported to the council the playground renovation project in Artesia Park has been completed. She said the installation of playground equipment and surfacing has been done at both Artesia docTODAY_AD10X3:Layout 1 6/14/11

Facing the glare of the media and a handful of local community members, the Hawaiian Gardens City Council publicly addressed their salary compensation and benefit packages in an open meeting June 14. With a population of approximately 12,000 residents and nine tenth of a [See HAWAIIAN GARDENS page 15]

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Hawaiian Gardens Council review their salary and benefit packages Wives also receive medical, dental, and other benefits.

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Parent after parent spoke out against the treatment of long-time Tiny Tots instructor Nancy Brewer who had taught their children and grandchildren for 27 years the important social skills and academics to prepare them for Kindergarten. “She deserves better,” said Cheryl Pappas whose five-year-old grandson [See LA PALMA page 6]

Members of the Democratic controlled legislature in Sacramento, who have close ties to organized labor, have introduced a package of eight bills that would dramatically influence how cities operate. Responding to this push, along with other cities, the Cerritos City Council at its June 9 meeting went on record opposing the bills. Councilmember Mark Pulido excused himself during the discussion and vote because of a conflict of interest. He is a member of State Senator Alan Lowenthal’s staff. Councilmember Joseph Cho voted in favor of four of the measures, abstained on one and voted no on three. The bills include AB 46 that would [See CERRITOS page 11]

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Knabe, sponsor of the annual Fishing Derby kicked off the three-hour Derby at 8 a.m., with trophies given to the three youngsters who caught the largest fish in each of their age categories, and one for whoever caught the largest fish overall. Within a first few minutes as the starting siren sounded, dozens of fish could be seen getting reeled in all over the lake. "Did I get on the board?" asked the youngsters after they had waited anxiously to get their fish weighed by the judges. As the morning wore on, the leader board was constantly changing, prompting a throng of fascinated youngsters checking to see if their name had been knocked off or to see the scores they had to beat. Along with the Rod and Gun Club were many employees and volunteers from the California Department of Fish and Game who brought fishing poles for kids to use if they didn't have their own. However, before they could get their poles, they had to visit three booths where they learned the basics of fishing. DFG employee Aaron Prochazka said, “I teach them biology. I just go over the fish life cycle, the anatomy, their fins, and how they breath. There's an ethics booth, which informs them about much what to do, what not to do, be courteous, all that good stuff. Then there's casting, where they practice with the reels and rods we rent out. But instead of a sinker, they have corks. I got hit in the head once. I learned the hard way.” Knabe expressed his appreciation for the Fish and Game volunteers who donate their services to help the kids, many of whom include foster kids and children from the inner city. "These guys are really patient with them it's amazing," he said. "For many it's the first time they ever had a pole in their hands.” The judging station where the fish were weighed was always bustling with children hoping to make it onto the leader board. Though some kids were a bit squeamish around the fish, others held up their catch proudly with beaming smiles. “I caught four,” said 8-year-old Jared Mora, “The biggest was 1 lb. 4 oz., but we're going to get some more.” Eight-year-old Krystal said she was not afraid to hold her two-pound catfish. "My dad helped me catch it," Krystal proudly announced with a smile. At 11 a.m., the competition ended and Supervisor Knabe presented the awards. Each of the winners received a trophy, with the largest going to Krystal for her impressive 14 pound catch.

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Do you think the Cerritos Council should be more involved in negotiations?

69 yes (60.5%), 46 no (39.5%) All emails on file I am sure that the Council is involved in the negotiations via closed sessions. Their direction to staff needs to improve. Elected people should be concerned for all involved, or we elected the wrong ones.... They did what they intended to do all along! Lie. I think they should make sure that someone who is "reasonable" and sees both sides is sitting in on the Management Negotiation team. I think if they had done this in the beginning, things would not have gone so far. At least the 5 members can make an educated choice based on a clear perspective of the process instead of management's perspective. The city declared an impasse and halted negotiations, so yes, they should be more involved, come back to the table and negotiate. Right now they are not involved at all. They should stop taking things personally, it's not about them, the issues are about the quality of the city for the citizens. And decency to employees. In other Cities, like Artesia, when City Council Members actually sat at the table, it made things worse. They should have voted no on the motion to impose and told both parties to go back to the table and work it out. Jim Edwards should have been the swing vote and he should have made it clear that he wasn't favoring the union over the City, or the City over the union. He should have demanded that both parties stay at the table until a settlement was reached. Carol Chen should have backed him. I think if some one from city council just sat and observed the negotiations (not even participate) the City Representatives would bargain in GOOD faith. Yes but only if they have an open mind and are willing to the look at both sides objectively

I think management should be at the table and more involved as opposed to having their lawyer at the table while they sit away from then negotiations as bystanders. The childish name calling and personal attacks by Union members directed toward Council and City Management is an embarrassment. I don't believe the Council should be any more involved than they have been over the years, however, with the scene made at the Council meeting by my fellow union members, I don't see any way that Council won't be any less involved. Two Council members are in the pockets of the Union. Appropriate as it is, the primary task for negotiating is with the City Manager, with the Council providing oversight and approval. ABSOLUTELY. It was ludicrous to turn over negotiations to an attorney that "see's everything is black and white" and usually isn't open to compromise or alternative thinking. There are many items in the unions proposal that should have already been in place, such as safety glasses and safety foot wear. The Council should be involved only if they are not the beneficiary of the union perks. CCC receive same benefit package, as they are voting on for the union. Conflict of Interest and dishonesty.

They need to be more involved to hear the truth and not be swayed by selected members of Management. It depends on whether the Council is seeking solutions and looking at the long-term health of the community and the special things it has to offer.

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The council members need to see and hear exactly what is being said and offered. Based on the last council meeting, it was quite apparent that Mark Pulido was totally ignorant of exactly what has been offered, rejected, or modified. Pulido obviously didn't respect his new posittion enough to take the time to read the 198 page long document. I did, and I still have my copy. I know more about the negotiations than he does. With the union buying two seats on the council in the last election, having the elected politicians dealing with their campaign contributors directly is a bad idea under any circumstance. The Council should have placed this item to the beginning of the agenda so that the residents could have had a greater opportunity to express themselves. This is a labor issue - City management has and should handle these issues. I would like for the people of cerritos to vote on this and many more issue for the city of Cerritos. The City Council should let the City Staff handle the negotiations completely. Yes, I do believe the council should be more involved in the negotiating process, but they should remember that they are elected officials and take an unbiased position. They also should remember that the people (residents) of Cerritos elected them to their respective position so they should be concerned with the issues & concerns of the residents. Since they are the "front line" people who I see day to day, and it is them who have to answer my questions, YES they should be involved. I don't think they have a clue what the city is doing to the residents by not appreciating the front line employee's who help day in and day out. Thursday night they were simply saying what they were told to say. Based on your reports it seem they are too involved. Allow the professional negotiators to do the job they are being paid a lot of money to do. Keep your feelings and thoughts to yourselves and the process will play out. It is up to the city management's negotiating team to hammer out an agreement and then present it to the City Council. I don't feel they should partake in face-to-face negotiations.

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ABC Administrator Appointed to ACSA State Board of Directors Dr. Mary Sieu, Deputy Superintendent of ABC Unified School District was recently appointed to the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) State Board of Dr. Mary Sieu Directors. She was installed as a Board Member at Large in Sacramento on May 19 at the Hilton Hotel. Dr. Sieu has been an active ACSA member for more than 15 years. She has served as a member of the Urban Edu-

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Continued from page 1 Michael attends the program. “Mr. Belknap became the new Parks Director and went on a campaign to get rid of Ms. Brewer. I have heard from other residents and employees that if Mr. Belknap does not like you and wants you out, he will do all he can to make you quit.” Pappas continued, “Before Belknap was Director, I have heard for example an employee, a Ms. Kay May, who was told by him to scrub the staff’s restroom with a toothbrush-size brush. Ms. May left after eight years of employment for less money and no benefits rather than work for him and his abuse of power.” Pappas was told that at the May 17 Council meeting there was a PowerPoint presentation that said a long-time

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employee (Brewer) was retiring, and the City would be saving $27, 500 the first year when it hires two part-time staff members to replace her. When parents approached Administrative Services Manager Laurie Murray with their objections, they were told to attend Brewer’s retirement party. “I have Ms. Brewer’s letter of resignation dated May 16 that states the reasons why she was leaving,” said Pappas. “Two days after Ms. Brewer submitted the letter, she finds a letter from Ms. Murray saying her retirement is irrevocable.” Pappas said that she was walking in Central Park and saw Brewer crying after reading the letter from the City. “I was sad to think that an employee and woman who dedicated her life for the benefit of the children in this City was being treated in such a way because she doesn’t meet the mold of what they think she should look like.” Brewer had written in her letter of resignation that due to the unfair and hurtful comments that were made during her evaluation, “work has become a very stressful place.” During her evaluation, her supervisor remarked, “You look like you roll out of bed and come to work without combing your hair.” Brewer felt it was “an extremely hurtful and unprofessional thing to say.” Brewer said that she had never been approached regarding her appearance before and “this remark tells me that I am no longer a wanted or valued employee.” Pappas said that the parents want Brewer to stay as long as she wants, and “if our request is not met, and Ms. Brewer is not asked to stay…we will encourage her to go forward with legal action as several of her rights as an employee

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and a protected class have been violated with full knowledge from city staff.” Belknap Criticized Pappas concluded that “some people should never be in a power position; it goes to their head. Maybe that’s why the powers that be waited 25 years to promote Mr. Belknap. I wonder how he would feel if we all wanted him out; maybe that is something the City should look into as he has opened up this City to untold liabilities.” Daughter and former Tiny Tots student Sonia Pappas said, “Ms. Brewer is loved and cherished in our community. She deserves dignity and respect.” Parent Christina Diaz has had three children in the Tiny Tot Program. “My children have built up self-esteem and important social skills that Ms. Brewer provided them. We want her to stay.” Parent after parent addressed the Council with similar comments. Perhaps, parent Melissa Hernandez summed it up best. “It breaks my heart what has taken place here.” Other parents called Brewer an icon in the community who had dedicated her life to the program while others wondered if the Council would want to be badly treated or remembered this way. Mayor Ralph Rodriguez commented that the City has always been supportive of the program and understands how beneficial it is for the families. “Even in tight budget restraints we know how important the program is to the fiber of our community.” Murray had sent a letter to concerned parents describing Brewer as “our long time and cherished Tiny Tot Teacher, and encouraged them to attend a Retirement BBQ Potluck on Jun. 10 after the graduation ceremony. She concluded, “We hope you can

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join us in commemorating her well deserved retirement!” Murray also informed parents that Belknap began his career with La Palma in 1986 and “as a long time employee is very much invested in the community. Many of the Recreation programs that are offered today are a result of his dedication and efforts.” Pappas wrote to Murray that Belknap must really be an outstanding employee “since it only took him 25 years to become a department head. As for the vested interest, you are all employees and you receive a paycheck, and I am sure a nice benefits and retirement package. It would be advantageous for all to remember that you work for the residents of this City.” Investigation Needed La Palma resident Gerard Goedhart said, “If an employee resigned under duress, then the Council should look into it and investigate. This situation has not been handled properly.” City manager Dominic Lazzaretto said that he could tell that the parents were “passionate for the programs their children had participated in.” He said that Brewer “had done a fantastic job, and there were no previous complaints,” and he hoped to bring back to La Palma these programs “with modifications.” Lazzaretto said there was nothing illegal that took place in the martial arts class, but there was still a concern about the level of care that was being provided. As for Brewer, “she had said in public at the Volunteer Recognition Dinner May 5 that she would be retiring soon. Despite the many rumors that are out there, we have not asked Nancy Brewer to retire and she was not on probation.” He also said that staff members have spoken to Brewer, but he was not able to share the nature of the conversations with her. Brewer confirmed that staff had spoken with her, but not about continuing her service to the City. Apparently, staff was more concerned that she was upsetting the parents with her comments. After much thought and encouragement from parents, Brewer decided on Jun. 9 to request a change of retirement date to Apr. 2012. On the same day Lazzaretto denied her request. Brewer has asked for a formal denial in writing. “It touched my heart to hear the kind words of parents who attended the Council meeting to ask for me to continue teaching their children,” said Brewer. “It’s been a wonderful experience. All of the parents and kids have been great, and I will miss them.” When Brewer leaves the Tiny Tot program at the end of June, she plans to travel and babysit her grandson.

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Cerritos Seniors Host Dragon Boat Festival Event By Larry Caballero Cerritos Chinese-American Senior Citizens Association (CCASCA) hosted its annual Dragon Boat Festival Luncheon and Arts Exhibition Jun. 4 at the Cerritos Senior Center where more than

Displaying one of the many art pieces at the Dragon Boat Festival event were Robert Li (past CCASCA President), Maria Tu (Artist of Brush Painting & organizer of Art Exhibit), Dr. San-Pao Li (Artist & Professor retired from CSULB), Alice Chen (Artist of Photography), and participant. 200 guests honored 19 special mothers and fathers ages 71 to 98. The Art Exhibit showcased more than 50 pieces of artwork including Calligraphy, Brush Painting, Photography and paper-folding handicrafts. Some of the masters’ artworks were donated to

the Association as raffle prizes. Children or children-in-law nominated parents because of their great contribution to the family and the excellent example they have set. Honored parents included: • 97-year-old Mr. Cheng Yao Liang who was the military mailman during the Japan-Sino war in the 1940’s. His bravery in delivering mail to soldiers encouraged and kept up the morale of the soldiers. His wife Liang, Chih-Hui Y. (82) was also honored. • 95-year-old Mr. Chi-Chih Chiang attended ABC Adult School at the age of 80 and received perfect attendance recognition for several years. • 93-year-old Mr. Chia Liou was the founding president of CCASCA. • 87-year-old James Huang and Kathy Huang (85) moved to Cerritos in 1986. Mr. Huang recovered from a stroke in 2008 and remained active in the community. Mrs. Huang is displayed several Chinese brush paintings at the exhibit.

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Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Launches 2011-2012 Season With Dick Fox’s Golden Boys Starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian, and Bobby Rydell on Sat., July 16, 8:00 PM

The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) launches the spectacular 2011-2012 Season with Dick Fox’s Golden Boys, featuring popular teen idols of the ’50s and ’60s: Frankie Avalon, Fabian, and Bobby Rydell. The Season Opening concert takes place Saturday, July 16, 8:00 PM. Tickets, ranging from $100 to $60, can be purchased at the CCPA Ticket Office, by calling (562) 467-8818, or at www. cerritoscenter.com. The $100 seats are sold-out. The fun-filled show includes rare footage from the Bandstand era. A pre-show cocktail reception offers a light fare of hors d’oeuvres featuring savory items and sweets; complimentary wines, sodas, water, coffee, and tea; and a no-host bar. The reception tickets are $125; $100 of the reception ticket benefits the CCPA Endowment Fund and is tax-deductible.

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Continued from page 1 require cities with populations of less than 150 people to be dissolved into their respective counties 90 days after passage of the bill, which is specifically aimed at the City of Vernon. In her report to the council Assistant City Manager Kathleen Jung Matsumoto said at a time when jobs are hard to come by, passage of the bill would put thousands of jobs at risk by endangering the pro-job structures that currently exists in the City of Vernon. She said the city currently is directly and indirectly responsible for 105,000 jobs in the Los Angeles region and 50,000 inside the city boundaries. Matsumoto said the bill establishes a dangerous precedent by expanding the legislature’s authority to pick and choose which cities can legally exist and contradicts basic principals of local control. She said staff recommends a no vote. Voting against the bill were Mayor Carol Chen, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Edwards, and Councilmember Barrows. Councilmember Joseph Cho voted in favor. Mayor Chen questioned why the City of Vernon, that was formerly chartered approved and has been in existence all these years should suddenly no longer exist because of a population issue. She said there were businesses located in the city and dissolving Vernon could affect them. “I fear this is setting a precedent. Who is to say they might decide to dissolve Cerritos some day because of a loss of population based on the Census. Barrows said there was more involved than the dissolution of Vernon and local control according to articles in the L.A. Times and other sources. He said if the city is dissolved the money from Vernon would be used elsewhere, indicating its revenue could go to the state. At the same time many of the businesses in the city are saying they would move if the city is dissolved. He reiterated his comment that there was more involved than just 150 people living in the city. Turning to AB 438 Matsumoto said this bill would set a new precedent preventing cities from contracting for library services, which is an option that has allowed many cities to provide cost-effective services savings. She said if a city fails to meet the mandates in AB 438 it will not be able to contract services, which ties the hands of local government by denying control cities rightfully have over localized and administrative decisions. AB 646 would amend provisions governing collective bargaining of employees and delegate jurisdiction to the Public Employee Relations Board to resolve disputes. It also gives full discretion to public employee unions to request fact-finding once an impasse is reached and would impose the cost on agencies. She said this would be a process at the sole discretion of the union and not the agency. This has been criticized as being financially impractical for cities. Councilmember Cho said he supported AB 646 but said both sides could have done more and avoided the impasse between the union and city, noting nothing was done during the five months prior to the council declaring an impasse existed between it and the union. SB 469 requires a city or county, prior to voting on the development/ construction of a superstore, to prepare

a 17-point economic analysis. The assistant city manager described this as being prejudicial because it does not require other types of stores to make similar analysis. The bill attempts to mandate extensive scrutiny of specific types of retailers and fundamentally undermines local land use authority. She said if the state dictates which retailers are allowed in a community, cities would lose their power to improve their communities. Cho said he agrees there should be an economic impact analysis of superstores, especially concerning their effect on local businesses such as “mom and pop” stores. However Mayor Pro Tem Jim Edwards said to his knowledge there has never been a problem between the city’s superstores and local retailers. Mayor Chen said Cerritos has set a great example with its superstores. noting they and the city’s local family businesses co-exist very well with each other. She described business as a form of competition and said. “I do believe they [members of the legislature] are over-reaching” The council voted against AB 400 in a 3-1 vote. The bill provides any employee, whether part-time, temporary, or seasonal who work seven or more days in a calendar year as being entitled to be paid sick days at a rate of one-hour for every 30 hours worked. It would also require every employer to program their human resources systems to track employees they no longer employ. The bill does not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement that provides sick days. Councilmember Cho said he supports the bill because he believes all employees, whether part-time, temporary or seasonal who work seven or more days in a calendar year should be entitled to paid sick days. In summarizing the eight bills, Mayor Chen said many bills approved by the legislature have a strong impact on the local communities such as Cerritos. Unfortunately the members of the legislature, many who come from local government, appear to forget how their actions will affect local communities. She said once they are in Sacramento they sometime forget what local government has to deal with which is reflected by the various bills. Other bills included AB1087, which is currently in the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance. It codifies statewide what already can be termed negotiated at the local level between contract parties. The bill would alter the balance between local agencies favoring one agencies to the detriment of another. AB 506 amends existing law authorizing a taxing agency or instrumentality of the state to file a petition and prosecute to completion bankruptcy proceedings permitted under the laws of the United States.

La Palma resident chides city for deficient budget process By Larry Caballero

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Velocity runs out of steam late in championship game By Loren Kopff

In the 13 year history of the Cerritos Girls Softball Association Tournament, no Cerritos 12-Under All-Star team has brought home a first place trophy. In fact, Cerritos has played for five tournament titles on its own turf that is the Cerritos Sports Complex, winning just two. So, there was cause to be happy when the 12s, affectionately known as the Velocity, had a 6-3 lead against Chino Hills with six more outs to go to win the tournament. But a five-run bottom of the sixth spelled doom for Cerritos, which lost 8-6 this past Sunday afternoon. Chino Hills sent 10 batters to the plate, collecting four hits off of Ashley Iseri. “Our theory is that every error is a run,” said manager Chris Borza. “It hurt us. They played solid defense the whole game and we had great pitching. It’s just a tough loss. Ashley stuck it out. She was sore from the third inning on and kept pitching. She did great.” The Velocity seemed to have tons of momentum after scoring three runs in the top of the third inning. Evelynn Hernandez and Iseri led off with base hits and both stole third and second respectively. Alyssa Flores brought in Hernandez when she was safe on a fielder’s choice. That set the stage for Kylee Perryman who made it a 5-2 affair with a single to right field. That would chase Chloe Wenger from the circle and her replacement, Jackie Graves, promptly retired the next nine in a row. The final run for Cerritos came in the sixth when Alijah Vega was hit by a pitch and eventually touched home plate on an

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Swag. continued with an error, a single, fielder’s The 3-2 record was the best for any 8-UNDER RAMPAGE choice and another two-run hit on a comCerritos 12-Under team in the CGSA Since winning the first four tournabined eight pitches before the first out was Tournament since 2005 and the Velocity recorded. will look to get back at Chino Hills when it ment games of this summer, the 8-Under “All of the girls were in it; they were participates in the Chino Hills Tournament All-Stars have hit a rough patch and it showed last weekend as the Rampage hitting the ball well,” Borza said. “Then this weekend. they got complacent with being ahead and “We’ll see them next weekend in Chino collected two runs and four hits in three a couple of the girls got lackadaisical.” Hills which will be good,” Chris Borza games played. It’s the first time since 2003 Team Velocity got on the board in the said. “There will be a lot of good teams in that a Cerritos team from this age group second when Brianna Spoolstra singled to Chino Hills next weekend. As long as we failed to post a victory in its own tournacenter and Celeste Borza doubled down peak by districts, that’s all we care about.” ment. Still, manager Benito Joaquin, in his the left field line. They would come home Destiny Lucero, Kylee Orozco and first year ever with the CGSA, was just on an error. Alyssa Rios complete the rest of the team. pleased to be a part of the family. Cerritos was hoping to avenge a 1-0 10-UNDER SWAG “It’s amazing because Cerritos, in loss to Chino Hills in the first game of This summer has gone nearly flawless general…it’s not 12s, 8s, 10s,” Joaquin pool play action last Saturday. The unfor the 10-Under All-Stars. The Swag has said. “It’s just one big family. We had the earned run came in the top of the first inappeared in two championship games, support tonight, when we were down or ning as Iseri tossed a one-hitter and struck winning one and having the second end when we were up. It was excellent and it out five. Cerritos could only muster a third early due to rain. But the team scored four was a good experience for anybody to go inning hit from Rebecca Ramirez and a runs in three games and was no match for through.” fifth inning hit from Spoolstra. Cerritos Torrance this past Sunday afternoon in a In one of the best pitching duels ever came back later in the evening to blast 7-1 defeat. The Swag got only three hits in any CGSA Tournament game, the RamTorrance 8-2 thanks to a seven-run bottom and made five errors as Cerritos lost to page and Chino Hills played to a scoreless of the third. All of the runs were unearned a Torrance team in the first round of the tie last Saturday morning. The only hit in as Ramirez and Vega each drove in two playoffs for a second time in the past three the game came in the top of the fourth by runs with extra base hits. This past Sunday summers. Kylie Bardwell of Chino Hills. She also morning, Cerritos had no problems elimi“First of all, we ran into a class act pitched four solid innings, striking out 10 nating Culver City 12-0 behind a no-hitter team like Torrance,” said manager Phil and walking four. from Ramirez. Davis. “Torrance is a big time organization. But Madison Sanchez was holding her The Velocity got only six hits but What was nice about this tournament, even Culver City, in its first year playing in the though we didn’t have a lot of teams, was own also, striking out eight and walkAmateur Softball Association, walked 12 that Chino Hills and Torrance came. Those ing no one. The closest Cerritos came to batters. Hernandez went three for three are two big time organizations. So, that’s a scoring came in the bottom of the fourth when Halyne Gonzalez was walked, stole and drove in four runs. Cerritos then barometer right there.” blasted Long Beach/Heartwell 12-3 beJazmine Hill got the team’s first hit in second and went to third on a wild pitch. hind an 11-hit attack. All 12 players on the the top of the first inning and was walked With two outs, Valerie Joaquin was denied team either scored or had a hit as Cerritos twice. She also scored the lone run in the of a hit from the second baseman when her shoestring catch ended the threat. sixth on a base hit from Afi Satele. The A few hours later, the Rampage was only other hit came in the third when completely dominated by Hart in a 6-0 Malena Garcia led off with a double and setback. Again, Cerritos was held without was stranded at third. Cerritos opened the tournament with a a hit and had only five base runners. The 3-2 loss to Chino Hills last Saturday morn- team finally got on the board last Saturday ing as a late rally came up short. Trailing evening against Torrance in the playoffs. 3-0 with two outs in the bottom of the Valerie Joaquin hit a first inning home fourth, Hill and Kayla Edwards singled run and Leah Suarez had a second inning before Satele was walked to load the bases. hit and scored the team’s second run. But Kiarra Crockett-Pope brought in both runs Torrance rallied for two runs in the bottom with a double to center. Later in the day, of the fifth and won two innings later in a the Swag scored in the bottom of the fourth 3-2 decision. Jillian Velazquez and Leilani to tie Torrance 1-1 as both teams got four Pati got the team’s other two hits. hits. “It wasn’t really demoralizing,” Benito Dejanae Davis led off the inning with Joaquin said. “The girls just didn’t have an infield single, her second hit of the any energy. The girls got here at 7 a.m., game, stole second, went to third on a on time and ready to go. From the very groundout from Hill and came home on a beginning, we noticed their energy level groundout from Edwards. was sluggish. As coaches, we did what we “We came in extremely confident thinkcould to get them up to speed.” ing,” Phil Davis said of the second meeting Caitlyn Azevedo, Gemma Bulthuis, with Torrance. “We faced the same pitcher Angelina Dumlao, Piper Garcia, Tristan yesterday. We thought things would turn out right. We weren’t able to get the bats on Hess, Mikala Huskey and Syndi Jones make up the rest of the Rampage.

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CITY OF CERRITOS CITY OF CERRITOS

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS PRINTING OF THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2011-2012 ON STAGE PROGRAMS BID NO. 1113-11 Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 for the printing of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 2011-2012 On Stage Programs. Bids will be publicly opened at Cerritos City Hall at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Bids must be made on the form provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, marked “Bid for Printing of Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 2011-2012 On Stage Programs, Bid No. 1113-11.” Please contact the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Marketing Division at (562) 916-8524 to obtain specifications and contract documents. No bid will be accepted unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. The City of Cerritos reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions of any and all bids or waive the informality in a bid not affected by law. Dated/Posted/Published: June 17, 2011

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 33204-MW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the seller(s)/licensee(s) are: MASITTA FOODS, INC, 13357 SOUTH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The business is known as: CALIFORNIA BEST RESTAURANT The name(s) and address of the buyer(s)/ applicant(s) is/are: REGAL STAR LLC, 11430 183RD ST, ARTESIA, CA 90702 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/ Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/ Transferee are: NONE Chief Executive Office: 716 BARNUM WY, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL of a certain Liquor License No.: 41-501988 and are located at: 13357 SOUTH ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 The kind of license to be transferred is: ONSALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE License Number: 41-501988 now issued for the premises located at: SAME The anticipated date of sale/transfer is: JULY 12, 2011 at the office of: DISCOVERY ESCROW COMPANY, 7777 CENTER AVE, STE 180, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647 The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and license is the sum of $195,000.00, including inventory, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH TO OPEN $25,000.00; DEMAND NOTE $140,000.00; PROMISSORY NOTE - BANK $25,000.00; DEMAND NOTE - INVENTORY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.00, TOTAL CONSIDERATION $195,000.00 It has been agreed between the seller(s)/ licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/ transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: MAY 23, 2011 MASITTA FOODS, INC, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) REGAL STAR LLC, Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) LA1018719 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS 6/17/11

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 4308562 TS No.: 20099017101968 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: APN:7010 008 016 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/24/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 05/01/06, as Instrument No. 06 0950626, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: JAVIER PENA,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd. 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# 7010 008 016. The street address and other com¬mon designation, if any, of the real property described above is pur¬ported to be: 16234 INDIAN CREEK ROAD, CERRITOS, CA 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor¬rectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or war¬ranty, expressed or implied, regard¬ing title, possession, or encum¬brances, to pay the remaining princi¬pal 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 reason¬able estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $557,772.60. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore exe¬cuted and delivered to the under¬signed a written Declaration of De¬fault 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. If the sale is set aside for any rea¬son, 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 Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations 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 subdivi¬sion (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 06/09/11, First American Title Insurance Company First Ameri¬can Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First Ameri¬can Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0182852 06/17/11, 06/24/11, 07/01/11

BID NO. 1119-11 Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2011, for the printing of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 2011-2012 Second Seasonal Calendar, Bid No. 1119-11. Bids will be publicly opened at Cerritos City Hall at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2011. Bids must be made on the form provided for this purpose, addressed to the City Clerk, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, First Floor, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703, marked “Bid for Printing of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 2011-2012 Second Seasonal Calendar, Bid No. 1119-11.” Please contact the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Marketing Division at (562) 916-8524 to obtain specifications and contract documents. No bid will be accepted unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. The City of Cerritos reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portions of any and all bids or waive the informality in a bid not affected by law. Dated/Posted/Published: June 17, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11CA00447-1 Order No. 110090435 APN: 7012-003-026 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/11/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 7, 2011 at 01:00 PM, RSM&A Foreclosure Services, as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded February 23, 2005 as Document Number: 050407671 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Sofia Flores, a single woman as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for IndyMac Bank, FSB, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) at the following location: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Legal description as more fully described in said deed of trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12432 RANCHO VISTA DR, CERRITOS, CA 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $269,164.67 (Estimated*) *Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 06/16/2011 RSM&A Foreclosures Services 15165 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 330 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 805-804-5616 For specific information on sales including bid amounts call (714) 277-4845. Kimberly Karas, Authorized Agent of RSM&A Foreclosures Services FEI#1045.01290 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011

PRINTING OF THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2011-2012 SECOND SEASONAL CALENDAR

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20100028701948 Title Order No.: 100668639 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/24/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/11/05, as Instrument No. 05 0562327 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. EXE¬CUTED BY: MARK A RUIZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVA¬LENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) DATE OF SALE: July 7, 2011 TIME OF SALE: 11:30 AM PLACE OF SALE: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd. Pomona, CA. STREET AD¬DRESS and other common designa¬tion, if any, of the real property de¬scribed above is purported to be: 12554 ROSE ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703. APN# 7025 017 003 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 remain¬ing 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 un¬paid balance of the obligation se¬cured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, ex¬penses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $577,476.44. The benefi¬ciary under said Deed of Trust here¬tofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Elec¬tion 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLI¬CATION, INC. 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-939-0772, www. nationwideposting.com NDEx West L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AT¬TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR¬POSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee, BY: Ric Juarez Dated: 06/06/11 NPP0182196 06/17/11, 06/24/11, 07/01/11

Published at Los Cerritos Community News 6/17/11 CITY OF ARTESIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Artesia will hold a Regular Planning Commission Meeting in the City Council Chambers of the Artesia City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia, California at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following item(s): Case No. 2011-08 Conditional Use Permit Modification 18301 & 18307 Pioneer Boulevard Scott Peotter, 1000 Quail St. #260 Newport Beach, CA 92660 A request for approval to modify Case No. 2004-33, Case No. 2002-31 conditional use permit No. 636 and 584 to decrease the service and professional area from 2,515 square feet to1,661 square feet in area for the property located at 18301 Suite A & B and18307 Pioneer Boulevard in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone. Resolution No. 2011-08P Case No. 2011-09

Conditional Use Permit 19904 Meadow Street

Dustin Yip, 19904 Meadow Street, Cerritos, CA 90703 A request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow a tattoo shop at 18171 Pioneer Boulevard in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone. Resolution No. 2011-09P Case No. 2011-10

Design Review 18616 Pioneer Boulevard

Venkatesh Koka, 18760 Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval to allow a new restaurant with exterior façade improvements for the property located at 18616 Pioneer Boulevard in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone. Resolution No. 2011-10P Case No. 2011-11

Code Amendment City Wide

City of Artesia, 18747 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia CA 90701 A request for approval of a Code Amendment of the City of Artesia allowing minor increases or enlargements to the Living areas of legal nonconforming dwelling units located on the same lot in Single-Family Residential (R-1) and Agriculture-Single Family Residential (A-1) Zones, and amending the Artesia Municipal Code. Resolution No. 2011-11P. If you challenge any of these proposals in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Artesia Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and express their opinion on the matters listed above. PUBLISHED: June 17, 2011

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Published at Los Cerritos Community News 6/17/11 NOTICE OF VACANCY AND PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT A vacancy on the Governing Board of the Cerritos Community College District occurred on April 13, 2011. In accordance with California Education Code section 5091, Jean McHatton was provisionally appointed to the Governing Board on June 8, 2011. Unless a petition calling for a special election, containing a sufficient number of signatures as set forth in Education Code section 5091, is filed in the office of the Superintendent of Schools of the County of Los Angeles within thirty (30) days of the provisional appointment, it shall become an effective appointment. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 6/17/11

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T.S.: No.: 1103945CA Loan No. 401541 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/4/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Thi Minh Le, a single man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Seaside Trustee Inc. Recorded 5/16/2006 as Instrument No. 06-1071196 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 7/8/2011 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $714,923.67 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 11208 Bigelow Street Cerritos, CA90703 A.P.N.: 7049-002-018. As required by California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the current beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent has declared one of the following: 1. The timeframe for giving this notice of sale as specified in subdivision (a) of section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 2. The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption from the commissioner pursuant to Section 2923.53 and it is current and valid as of the date this Notice of Sale is filed. 3. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 have been met. As required by California Civil Code Section 2923.5, the current beneficiary has declared to Seaside Trustee Inc, the original trustee, the duly appointed substituted trustee, or acting as agent for the trustee that the requirements of said section have been met by one or more of the following: 1. Borrower was contacted to assess their financial situation and to explore the options for the borrower to avoid foreclosure. 2. The borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary or authorized agent. 3. Due diligence to contact the borrower was made as required by said Section 2923.5. 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 first publication of this Notice of Sale. Date: 6/5/2011. Jessica Weber Vice President. Trustee Sales Information (877)317-8782 www.westcoastposting.com P.O. Box 426, Oak View, CA 93022 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WCPP24845 6/17, 6/24, 7/1/2011

Escrow No. 7638-LD NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (SECS. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) NOTICE IS HEREBY given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) are: CHAI FA CHAO and ING LY CHAO (deceased), 14210 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706 The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: Same as above As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: None The name(s) and business addresses of the buyer(s) are: KENNY THAI, 15708 Caulfield, Norwalk, CA 90650 The assets to be sold are described in general as: all stock in trade, fixtures, equipment and goodwill of a certain Donut Shop business know as Granny's Donuts #7, and which are located at: 14210 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706 The anticipated date of the bulk sale is July 6, 2011 at the office of CASTLEHEAD, INC. ESCROWS, 11401 E. Carson Street, Suite N, Lakewood, CA 90715 This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CASTLEHEAD, INC. ESCROWS, 11401 E. Carson Street, Suite N, Lakewood, CA 90715, and the last date for filing claims shall be July 5, 2011, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated June 8, 2011 KENNY THAI, Buyer(s)

Escrow No. 7634-LD NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (SECS. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) NOTICE IS HEREBY given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) are: CHAI FA CHAO and SUNG KHEU CHAO, 10216 Alondra Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706 The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: Same as above As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: None The name(s) and business addresses of the buyer(s) are: NAVY HAS LY and RAVY LY, 2651 Rutgers Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815 The assets to be sold are described in general as: all stock in trade, fixtures, equipment and goodwill of a certain Donut Shop business know as Cherri's Donuts Plus, and which are located at: 10216 Alondra Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706 The anticipated date of the bulk sale is July 6, 2011 at the office of CASTLEHEAD INC. ESCROWS, 11401 E. Carson Street, Suite N, Lakewood, CA 90715 This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CASTLEHEAD INC. ESCROWS, 11401 E. Carson Street, Suite N, Lakewood, CA 90715, and the last date for filing claims shall be July 5, 2011, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated June 6, 2011 NAVY HAS LY, RAVY LE, Buyer(s)

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CITY OF CERRITOS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Cerritos will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. on the following matter:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING THE 2010 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA WATER CODE 10610 TO 10657

This City Council hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the Cerritos City Hall, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue at 183rd Street, Cerritos, California. THOSE DESIRING TO testify in favor or in opposition to the project will be given an opportunity to do so at the public hearing. Should you have any questions, please call Charles Emig, Water Superintendent, at (562) 916-1223. Copies of the report are available for inspection at the City Clerks Office, City of Cerritos, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dated: June 10 and June 17, 2011 /s/Vida Barone Vida Barone, Interim City Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community Newspaper 6/10 and 6/17/11 CITY OF CERRITOS CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cerritos City Council/Cerritos Redevelopment Agency will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. on the following matter:

A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A REPORT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33445 AND 33679 AND AUTHORIZING THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FUND PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS/CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012.

This public hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of the Cerritos City Hall, Cerritos Civic Center, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue and 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703. The meeting will also air live on Cerritos TV3 and will be streamed over the City of Cerritos website at www. cerritos.us. In accordance with Section 33445 of the California Health and Safety Code, a summary of the above-referenced funding for the City of Cerritos/Cerritos Redevelopment Agency Capital Improvement Program and its related findings shall be available to the public for inspection and copying no later than Friday, June 10, 2011, the time of the first publication of this notice of public hearing, and shall be available through the public hearing on June 23, 2011. This summary shall be available on Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, at the Office of the City Clerk, located at Cerritos City Hall, Cerritos Civic Center, Bloomfield Avenue and 183rd Street, Cerritos, California, 90703. If you challenge the above-mentioned Resolution and related actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Cerritos City Council/Cerritos Redevelopment Agency at, or prior to the public hearing. Any person interested in this matter may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 916-1248, for additional information and/or appear at the hearing in person or by agent and be heard. DATED/PUBLISHED: June 10, 2011 June 17, 2011

/s/Vida Barone Vida Barone, Interim City Clerk

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1317115-14 APN: 7034-010-014 TRA: 02011 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1359 REF: A Gaffud, Mila IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 22, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 23, 2011, at 10:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded September 29, 2006, as Inst. No. 06 2171632 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Mila Rose A. Gaffud, 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 At the west side of the los angeles county courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, 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: 17630 Mapes Avenue Cerritos CA 90703 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: $574,132.11. 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. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 02, 2011. (R-380789 06/03/11, 06/10/11, 06/17/11)

2011038323 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as Art 4 Kids, 12626 Cuesta St., Cerritos Ca. 90703, Michael R. De La Torre. The following business is conducted as an individual. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. /S/ Michael R. De La Torre The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 05/27/2011. 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 06/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24/11 2011038736 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as Amys Mobile Notary, 2025 Paso Real Ave. Roland Heights, Ca. 91748. Eunmi P Kim. The following business is conducted as an individual. The registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. /S/ Eunmi P Kim The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 05/27/2011. 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 06/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24/11

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Trustee Sale No. 11-00796-5 Loan No. 4001668054 Title Order No. 757857 APN 7012-007-040 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/12/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 1, 2011, at 10:30 AM, at the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA, Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 22, 2005, as Instrument No. 05 1738912 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: ESSIE FRENCH PRESTON, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, in favor of AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12516 CUESTA DRIVE, CERRITOS, CA 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 unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). 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 $300,067.04 (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. DATE: 06/07/2011 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 3075 Prospect Park Dr., Ste 100, Rancho Cordova , CA 95670, 916-636-0114 By: Rozalyn Tudor, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 7145731965 P843692 6/10, 6/17, 06/24/2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 449034CA Loan No. 0645542895 Title Order No. 759129 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 0310-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-01-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-21-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 05-0639006, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: NEIL M. GABRIEL, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, VENTURE ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT 293 OF TRACT NO. 17225, IN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 419 PAGE(S) 6 THROUGH 14 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDRO-CARBON SUBSTANCES THAT MAY BE PRODUCED FROM A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, WITHOUT RIGHT OF ENTRY UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MINING, DRILLING, EXPLORING OR EXTRACTING SUCH OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDRO-CARBON SUBSTANCES OR OTHER USE OR RIGHTS IN OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF BUT WITH THE RIGHT TO DRILL INTO, LOCATE WELLS AND PRODUCE OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES FROM ANY HYDRO-CARBON SUBSTANCES FROM ANY PORTION OF SAID LAND WHICH LIES BELOW 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM MONTANA LAND COMPANY, RECORDED IN BOOK 32094 PAGE 1, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $459,489.11 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5122 COKE AVENUE LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 APN Number: 7155-006-006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-10-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4008483 06/10/2011, 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011 T.S. No.: 2011-2265 Loan No.: 454040307 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/9/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: GIL YOO AND KIM Y. YOO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENEANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: American Default Management Recorded 08/18/2004 as Instrument No. 04 2126608 in book //, page // of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 6/30/2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $267,125.85 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 18121 Owen Avenue Cerritos, CA 90703 A.P.N.: 7027024-048 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Date: 6/3/2011 American Default Management 433 N. Camden Ave, 4th Floor Beverly Hills California 90210 Terrie Ceniceros, Trustee Sale Officer P843643 6/10, 6/17, 06/24/2011

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 100105680 Title Order No. 10-8-404556 Investor/Insurer No. 1694544761 APN No. 7010004-047 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/12/2003. 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 DUK HEE KIM, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 11/12/2003 and recorded 12/04/03, as Instrument No. 03 3659686, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 07/06/2011 at 9:00AM, Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel 711 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 California 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: 16028 BUTTERFIELD LANE, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. 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 $340,133.22. 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. DATED: 12/01/2010 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. ASAP# FNMA4012566 06/10/2011, 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011 Trustee Sale No.: 20110134000425 Title Order No.: 110106972 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/20/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0143184 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California. Executed By: EDWIN JAPZON, 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). Date of Sale: 06/30/2011 Time of Sale: 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13745 LA JARA CIRCLE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA 90703 APN#: 7023-015-003 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 $615,724.88. 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. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing, Inc. 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www. priorityposting.com NDex West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 05/30/2011 NDex West, L.L.C. may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P838901 6/10, 6/17, 06/24/2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 248202CA Loan No. 5303689730 Title Order No. 753306 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 0411-2006. 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 06-24-2011 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04-21-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06-0875164 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: MICHAEL D. DUPONT AND PEGGY R. DUPONT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AMERICAN MORTGAGE EXPRESS FINANCIAL, IT'S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BOULEVARD, 12720 NORWALK BLVD. , NORWALK, CA Legal Description: LOT 39 OF BLOCK F OF TRACT 13153, IN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 256 PAGE(S) 1 TO 5 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF OS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $510,413.20(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 6109 GRAYWOOD AVENUE LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 APN Number: 7168-015-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting.DATE: 06-03-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee ELVIA CASTANEDA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-8926902 For Sales Information: CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 3997046 06/03/2011, 06/10/2011, 06/17/2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS #: CA-08198890-TC Order #: E850141 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/3/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LOUSIANA S DELACRUZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 8/11/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1919606 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 6/27/2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $521,745.31 The purported property address is: 20302 SEINE AVE LAKEWOOD, CA 90715 Assessor's Parcel No. 7058-003-001 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . 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. Date: 6/2/2011 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908-4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. 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. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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. ASAP# 4008717 06/03/2011, 06/10/2011, 06/17/2011

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Continued from page 1 Park and AJ Padelford Park. She said the Artesia Park work impacted the area surrounding the playground area and requires additional work in order to make the area safe and usable for the children, The council approved an allocation of $31,995 to complete the work in time for the summer program for the kids. Targeted date for the playground opening is late June. Councilmember Sally Flowers asked if Redevelopment Agency money could be used to help pay for some of the work. The city attorney replied yes. Flowers said this would leave more money in the general fund for other uses. The council approved a $14,000 contract to Urban Futures Inc. for the preparation of the Five Year Implementation Plan for the Artesia Redevelopment Project Area. Artesia is a fully developed city with a population of approximately 17,000. It has a land area of approximately 1.6 sq. miles. The plan will focus on the City’s revitalization efforts, eliminating blight and adverse conditions within the city. The council also discussed ways to mitigate illegal dumping in public places such as roads (alleys), streets and parkways. Councilmember Tony Lima said “we need to find a way to clean up the city.” City Administrator Dadian said one way to reach the public is to publicizes the problem in the city’s newsletter. It was also suggested that perhaps a program similar to the Neighborhood Watch” could be established where the public would report any dumping they see happening. In his report to the council Administrative Services Manager Pradeepkumar Elayath noted as complaints are received about discarded materials such as furniture, mattresses, appliances, storage boxes etc. code enforcement officers could investigate the origin of the items and collect evidence of the source, resulting in the guilty party removing or cleaning up the site. Repeated offenders would be issued a citation with a penalty fee of $250, $500, and $1,000 for repeats. The council approved a Karaoke entertainment permit for Nena’s Canrina, a bar/restaurant located at 11746/48 E. 166th St. Applying for the permit was Maria Sofia Guardado. The council approved the permit which will allow Karaoke for two ti three nights a week from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m.. Customers must be 21 years old or over. The council continued and amendment to the city code establishing defini-

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tions for residential fences, hedges and walls, and regulating types of materials to be used. The council appointed an ad hoc committee consisting of Mayor Pro Tem John Lyon and Councilmember Tony Limia. Later in the morning eight year old Kristal Hoang weighed in with a 14-pound catfish. Curious kids and parents followed Kristal and her dad to the weighing station where the volunteers had trouble weighing the fish that was the largest catch of the day.

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square mile in size, LCCN has learned members of the Hawaiian Gardens city council take home more than $42,000 annually in wages, car allowances, expenses, cell phones, and medical, dental and life insurance coverage. All five of the city council members also receive a $50,000 life insurance benefit that will be paid to their next of kin if they die while serving in office. LCCN has also learned that three of the five spouses of the council members are also receiving thousands of dollars in monthly health, dental and other medical benefits. The projected 2012 budget of Hawaiian Gardens is $20.7 million dollars. In comparison, Carson, a city that has a population of 90,000 residents and is at least 20 times larger in size and an investment portfolio of over $156 million, their city council’s salary and benefit package are approximately $44,000 per member. City Councilman Barry Bruce said he was “shocked” after he received his first paycheck following his election to the City Council nearly 18 months ago. “Gee, I first thought that this had to be a mistake,” he said. “How could city council members get this amount of money for only attending two meetings per month?” Bruce said. “Then after being on city council, I realized that this is a commitment that takes hundreds of hours each month,” he said. “If I were to add up the total hours we put in as City Council Members, you would be shocked to see how little we actually get.” At its June 14 meeting the Hawaiian Gardens City Council took the first step in conducting an informal look at their pay packages and perks. In a review of internal financial documents, LCCN has learned that elected members of the Hawaiian Gardens City Council also receive fees or “stipends” when they meet under

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