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HMG-CN EXCLUSIVE Man Stabbed to Death on Studebaker Road in Norwalk Former Central Basin GM Art Aguilar Failed to Report Golf Outings on Government ‘700’ Forms Pacifica Services VP Mike Sisson treated Aguilar to more that twenty golf outings in a 17-month period. By Brian Hews and Randy Economy Friday could not come quick An investigator from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Division enough at Central inspects the murder scene looking for clues at Studebaker Road and Farina Street in Basin Municipal Norwalk on Tuesday afternoon. Brian Hews Photo. Farina Street to investigate the circumWater District By Randy Economy stances surrounding the stabbing death of for former GenA man has died from stab wounds in an adult male. eral Manager Art Art Aguilar an apparent attack in Norwalk on Tuesday The victim was transported to a local Aguilar and his hospital where he was pronounced dead. close friend Mike Sisson, Vice President morning. of the The name of the victim has now been 11:20 AM Page 1 Los Angeles County at Pacifica Services, Inc. tri city 2-24-06 2/22/06 Members Friday was usually golf day for the Sheriff’s Homicide detectives responded See MURDER page 14 pair with outings often including Pacifica to the intersection of Studebaker Road and Owner/CEO Ernie Camacho, and Scott Hennessey, another employee of Pacifica. At the time of the golf dates, Pacifica

COMMERCE COUNCILMEMBERS LEON AND BACA DEL RIO INTIMIDATED RECALL PETITION WORKERS Commerce City Council Recall Signature Gathering ‘On Target’ Proponents Claim By Randy Economy and Brian Hews Hews Media Group-Community News has learned that a Commerce recall petition gatherer and a petition signer were forcefully intimidated not to sign the recall petition by Commerce Councilwoman Lelia Leon last week.

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Downey Officials Break EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Tri Cities CEO Art Gerrick Emerges as See GOLF page 7 Ground on Firestone CongratulationsFiguretoin Drobot, the Calderon StaffCorruption of Case Medical Center in Hawaiian Gardens and The hospital immediately fired Improvement Project Central Basin Director Pacific Hospital in Long Beach into a less Gerrick when the improprieties were Tri-City Regional Medical Center than flattering national media spotlight. By Tammye McDuff exposed by internal investigation. Allegedly Asked for Drobot is no longer associated with Tri-Cities Hospital , and the leadership at The on groundbreaking ceremony for By Randy Economy and Brian Hews your 9th Anniversary the well-established and well-liked comPayoff From After the new Downey Firestone Boulevard munity based health care facility has been Improvement Project was held this past Many people had extremely pro-active in helping expose Tuesday. never heard of Dr. ‘Shakedown’ Meeting Drobot. This first phase will see the replaceMichael Drobot until (Commerce) High-level sources have told Hews Media Group-Community News that Central Basin Municipal Water District (CB) Director Leticia Vasquez sent a “personal friend” to represent her in the capacity as legal counsel to secretly negotiate a “yes” vote for settlement on what is being referred to as a “shakedown” of Pacifica Services CEO Ernie Camacho. Sources inside Pacifica have confirmed that Vasquez’ representative met in Pasadena at least twice and as recently as only two weeks ago to broker the vote from Vasquez to settle the District’s 4lawsuit

ment of storm drains and potable water system infrastructure; construction of new raised landscaped median island between Old River School Road and Paramount Boulevard; replacement of existing median island landscaping between Paramount Boulevard and Brookshire Avenue; installation of new street and pedestrian lighting between Myrtle Avenue and Brookshire Avenue; construction of streetscape enhancement features through the downtown area between Dolan Avenue and Myrtle Avenue and the rehabilitation of the existing street pavement between Old River School Road and Brookshire Avenue. Two lanes will remain open on Fire-

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two weeks ago when he was indicted on several felony counts connected in a massive political corruption Dr. Art Gerrick case involving California State Senator Ronald Calderon, and his brother former Assemblyman Thomas Calderon. Drobot now faces more than ten years in federal prison and has apparently cut a deal with the United States Attorney’s Office and is also working with members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide key evidence in the case against the Calderons. When Drobot was indicted two weeks ago, he foisted both Tri-Cities Regional

Hews Media Group-Community Newspaper has learned exclusively that the case involving Drobot includes Dr. Arthur Gerrick, who in 2005 was hired as the Chief Operating Officer and President of Tri Cities Medical through a group called the “Serrano Management Group.” HMG-CN requested and received more than two dozen pages of official filings that was provided to the United States Internal Revenue Service back in 2010 from current management and leadership at Tri-Cities that has specific shows how Gerrick conducted himself while overseeing the local medical facility. The documents indicated that Gerrick

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HMG-CN Publishing Services La Palma Intercommunity Hospital this week was named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health AnalyticsTM, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. The Truven Health 100 Top Hospitals® study identifies hospitals and leadership teams that provide the highest level of value to their communities, based on a national balanced scorecard. The 100 Top Hospitals balanced scorecard measures hospital performance across 10 areas: mortality; inpatient complications; patient safety; average patient stay; expenses; profitability; patient satisfaction; adherence to clinical standards of care; and post-discharge mortality and readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure, and pneumonia. The study has been conducted annually since 1993. This is the first time that La Palma Intercommunity Hospital has been recognized with this award. “We are so proud to receive this prestigious award at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital,” said Virg Narbutas, CEO of La Palma Intercommunity Hospital. “This

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LA PALMA/CERRITOS AAUW EVENTS March 20 Dr. Susan Mathieu, Ed. D, RTC/CTRS, (Doctorate in Education, Recreation Therapist Certified by the State, and Recreation Therapist Certified nationally) will be the guest speaker at the March General meeting of the La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at the Skyline Room of the Cerritos Library, 18025 Bloomfield Avenue in Cerritos. Dr. Mathieu’w topic will be “SMILE: No Grownups Allowed!” Dr. Mathieu invites people to come to the meeting and said: “Let’s ride the road to happiness and laugh along the way!” For more information regarding the program, contact Christine Taxier at 714828-7711.

March 29 The Local Scholarship Committee of the La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be holding its annual Cerritos College Local Scholarship Brunch in the Cerritos College Board Room on Alondra Boulevard in Norwalk on Saturday, March 29, 2014, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Scholarships will be awarded to deserving Cerritos College women students who are graduating this year and who plan to continue their education a a four-year college or university. For more information regarding the brunch, contact Program Vice-President Barbara Dunstan at 562-404-4760.

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Breaking: Recall Campaign Launched Against Central Basin Director Leticia Vasquez By Randy Economy and Brian Hews Leticia Vasquez is no stranger to recall campaigns in Southeast Los Angeles County. The embattled Director of the Central Basin Municipal Water District was booted out Leticia Vasquez of office by voters in Lynwood on political corruption allegations ten years ago. The case was the focus of one of the biggest federal indictments in US history that landed then Lynwood Mayor Paul Richards in federal prison for a decade. She was recalled in 2007 after serving just one term in office in Lynwood. In addition to Richards, two other fellow councilmembers at that time went on to serve prison sentences for public corruption. Hews Media Group-Community Newspapers has learned that Vasquez is now the main target from a group of “concerned water customers” throughout the Central Basin territory. They want the Division 4 Director stripped of her elected duties for misusing her public office. This week, proponents announced a recall effort to oust Vasquez and HMG-CN has confirmed that organizers have begun the formal legal process of drafting the necessary documents to be filed with the Los Angeles County Registar-Recorder's Office in Norwalk. The organizers, who do not want to be publicly identified at the time this article was written, said the gathering of the needed signatures could commence as soon as recall notices are published in a newspaper of general circulation. One proponent said, "concerned ratepayers have grown frustrated with the antics and possible criminal activities that seem to be a part of everyday life for Vasquez. For over a year Leticia Vasquez has consistently made headlines for a campaign financed by a convicted felon, receiving substantial campaign funds from Pacifica Services and CEO Ernie Camacho, steering government contracts to personal friends and campaign supporters, filing a lawsuit against CBMWD, and allegedly shakingdown doing business with the struggling water agency." Central Basin has been at the center of growing controversy since Vasquez' election. HMG-CN has published numerous articles since Jan 2013 highlighting Vasquez’ suspect dealings. HMG-CN was the first to reveal that Vasquez filed an August 2013 "Qui Tam" whistleblower lawsuit against several former contractors and employees of Central Basin, most of whom she aggressively sought campaign contributions from during her 2012 run for office. The revelation of the lawsuit showed that Vasquez was trying to cash in on a possible $2.5 million verdict by using her insider status at the District as a sittingDirector. According to the proponent, "Vasquez took information that previous management at the District uncovered and claimed it as her own. She then proceeded to concoct a devious plan to portray herself as a "watchdog" at the District while simultaneously seeking a substantial reward." Fellow Board Members Art Chacon and Phil Hawkins have labeled Vasquez an opportunist trying to get rich. In addition, numerous constituent complaints have been filed against Vasquez with the District Attorney and the Fair Political Practices Committee who as recently as January 21, 2014 opened an active investigation against Vasquez for attempting to conceal campaign donations.

One substantial donation that went unreported was a $1,797.80 lavish campaign fundraiser hosted by Andy Camacho, brother of Pacifica Services, Inc. owner Ernie Camacho. Camacho and his firm, longtime contractors with Central Basin, sued the District months ago. Last week, HMG-CN revealed that Vasquez sent a representative to shakedown Camacho in exchange for her vote to settle the lawsuit in Pacifica's favor. CBMWD lawyers have said their case against Pacifica is very strong, given more strength with the articles published this week by HMG-CN about Mike Sisson’s numerous Friday golf outings with former GM Art Aguilar and the thousands of racist and homophobic emails Sisson sent out from CBMWD while making $160 per hour. Recall proponents also cited Vasquez’ questionable 2012 campaign contributors that helped propel her back into public office. HMG-CN was the first to report Vasquez' campaign had largely been managed and financed by a convicted felon and former Central Basin Director Ricardo "Rick" Mayer of Whittier. It was also revealed that notable campaign contributors to Vasquez' campaign included recently indicted Senator Ronald Calderon of Montebello, Central Basin Director Robert “Bob” Apodaca (a staunch ally on the Board), attorney Ron Wilson, who is her long time life partner, past Central Basin vendors such as recently indicted former Assemblyman Tom Calderon, Pacifica Services Inc., Robert Garcia, Southwest Management Consultants, Golden State Advocacy, HDR Inc., Attorney Doug Wance, and C2 Group. Vasquez has also faced ongoing skepticism about her official place of residence. Her voter-identified residence is listed as 3817 Walnut Ave. in Lynwood while multiple sources claim that address is actually her brother's home and that she resides in Baldwin Hills with her boyfriend Ron Wilson. The Baldwin Hills address is not in her Central Basin service District. HMG-CN has learned that the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office of Public Corruption is aware of the residential controversy swirling around Vasquez and Wilson. The recall proponent noted that residency issues existed when Vasquez was on the Lynwood Council and the fact she did not live in Lynwood was a huge factor in her overwhelming recall. "Leticia Vasquez has always felt she was too good for the people she was elected to represent, she was more than willing to exploit them to get herself elected, but not to live among them," he added. Recall organizers have 160 days to collect the 10,420 signatures required to force an election to recall Vasquez. “That may seem like a lot, but we have a motivated and well-funded team in place that are sick and tired of "bottom of the barrel" predator politicians like Leticia Vasquez," the proponent said. He was told that Vasquez was talking about running for higher office the second she was sworn-in at Central Basin already plotting bigger paydays for herself. "This will hopefully be Leticia's last recall and the last time area voters will have to deal with this self-serving so-called public servant, we are done with her," he concluded

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Cerritos College Charges $273,000 for Emails Dear Editor: I read your article on the Cerritos College Bob Chester debacle. Being a computer engineer most of my adult life and reading the article just made me laugh in the ignorance that these people have and the audacity of telling you that it actually would cost that much to retrieve data. They have a very poor IT team if they cannot even restore a backup from a preThe opinions expressed by the writers do not necessarily represent the views of this newspaper. Letters can be sent to: editor@cerritosnews.net.

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La Palma Police Seek Man Involved in Indecent Exposure La Palma police detectives have released a sketch of the man who exposed himself to a 9 year-old girl who was on her way to school on the morning of February 27, 2014. The incident took place in the area of the Edison Right of Way, west of Valley View Street, near an apartment complex. The suspect approached the girl from behind and patted her buttocks, then exposed himself to her. The girl became frightened and ran toward her school; and the suspect was last seen walking into the apartment complex. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic in his late 30’s to early 40’s, 5’8”, medium build, with dark hair, dark complexion, dark eyes and a thin mustache. He was last seen wearing a light blue jacket, blue jeans, and a blue baseball cap. The suspect spoke with a Spanish accent. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Jesse Amend at (714) 690-3376 or the La Palma Police Department at (714) 690-3370.

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Dear Editor: My comment about this story might have nothing to do with water, but Mr. Roybal was a teacher at Garfield High School a few years ago and I was aware of at least two students he was accused of harrassing. I don’t know why he wasn’t fired then but he was transfered to Wilson that summer. I knew one of the guys that Roybal hit on pretty good. He said Mr. Roybal would help him with his homework and would take him to eat after school. He says he would buy him shirts and shoes too. I don’t know the other guy he was after, but I think he was younger than my friend. A few of my friends say that that boy was gay and thatn his parents took him out of school. I hear Mr.Roybal paid them money to shut up. I hope the school district finally fires him. He wasn’t never a good teacher and no students actually like him. Some students say he had magazines in his backpack and went crazy one time when some kids hide it under his desk Web Submittal

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The 7th Annual Groundwater Festival “Treasure Beneath Our Feet” will take place Saturday, March 15, 2014, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event coincides with National Groundwater Awareness Week, which runs from March 9th thru the 15th, recognizing the importance of

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Cerritos There were 11 Part I felony crimes investigated during this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reporting period, which is a nice decline from the 30 reported the previous week and the 2014 weekly average of about 19 Part I crimes. The following is a breakdown of the reported crimes by category: no robberies (always good news); one aggravated assault (a domestic violence case); four residential burglaries (the same as the previous week); one commercial burglary; four vehicle burglaries; one grand theft; and one stolen vehicle. Deputies made one felony arrest, 11 misdemeanor arrests, four warrant arrests, and issued 79 traffic citations. The Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dispatch center also received 234 calls for service, a decrease from the 2014 weekly average of 251 calls. On Friday, 2/28, a woman reported that her boyfriend pushed her through a glass window. Fortunately, the victim was not seriously injured (this is the second report of a domestic violence incident in the past two weeks). Two residential burglaries were also reported on 2/28. The first occurred in the afternoon in the 11300 block of Sharon Street. The front door was pried, but fortunately there appears to have been no entry into the home. Later that afternoon, in the 11000 block of Hibbing Street, a suspect shattered a rear window of the residence but nothing was taken. A witness observed a white Lexus parked in front of the location at about the same time of the break-in, although it is unknown if the vehicle was involved. The other two residential burglaries occurred over the weekend. On Saturday, 3/1, a suspect kicked in the front door of a home in the 19100 block of Martha Avenue. A laptop computer, jewelry, and $100 in cash were stolen. On Sunday, 3/2, someone broke a rear window and entered a home in the 13000 block of Rose Street. The report is not yet on file and it is unknown if any property was stolen. The commercial burglary occurred at a construction site on South Street near

Carmenita Avenue. Someone entered an unlocked trailer and stole a computer. Fingerprint investigations were conducted at each of these crime scenes, but no suspects have been identified at this time. Four vehicle burglaries occurred this past week, two in public parking lots and two in residential areas. All four vehicles were entered after thieves shattered windows to gain access. Just after midnight on Tuesday, 2/25, a Dodge Durango parked on College Place behind the Home Depot Center was entered and a purse was stolen. Just before noon on 3/2, a Mercedes parked in a public lot on 166th Street near Bloomfield was the target and a purse and jewelry were stolen. During overnight hours on 2/26-27, golf clubs were stolen from a Chevy Suburban parked in the 20100 block of Plaza De Cordoba. And finally, during the overnight hours of 2/26-27, a bag with school supplies was stolen from a Ford Expedition in the 19900 block of Mapes Avenue. The grand theft occurred at the Apple Store in the Los Cerritos Center. About noon on Thursday, 2/27, a male suspect made off with six sample iPhones. Although credit card fraud occurs at this store periodically, such brazen thefts are pretty rare. In the final crime category, auto theft, there was one reported crime this past week. On Friday, 2/28, between about 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., a 1989 Honda Civic was stolen from the Towne Center. Because older model Hondas and Toyotas (1990s and older) are frequently the target of auto thieves, it is suggested that a club or other steering wheel locking device be used in public parking lots. Auto theft increased in Cerritos by 23 percent last year and auto thieves are seldom apprehended. Hardening the target is the only way to protect your vehicle.

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Around that same time, hospital personnel informed their legal attorney Bearl Weiner of the Law firm of Selvin and Weiner APC about Gerrick’s activities, and that according to the report filed to the IRS, Gerrick “had engaged in and/or failed to stop a variety of harassing, offensive, intimidating, or oppressive acts that allegedly resulted in the creation of a hostile work environment” at the Hawaiian Gardens based medical facility. Attorney Weiner promptly reported the allegations to the hospital board directors regarding Gerrick, and the board immediately launched an internal investigation. HMG-CN has also learned that Gerrick spent hospital funds for improper payments (allegedly given to Drobot) over a number of years. The Sheppard Mullin investigation also revealed that when Gerrick tried to get payments or reimbursements, the hospital’s Director of Finance at Tri- Cities Medical Group refused to approve such payments unless Gerrick “complied with hospital and internal revenue service requirements concerning documentation for payment or reimbursement of expenses.” The IRS filing slams Gerrick for repeatedly failing and refusing to follow mandated protocol and as a result Tri City Hospital’s Director of Finance refused to approve such payments and also refused

to sign expense reimbursement checks that Gerrick had requested. HMG-CN has also learned that Gerrick alone approved the payments and signed the checks, in direct contravention of Internal Revenue Service standards. In the IRS filing the hospital’s Director of Finance acknowledged that because of Gerrick’s “threats she felt intimidated by him and therefore did not report the events to attorney Weiner or the board.” The newspaper was also informed that Gerrick caused Tri Cities Hospital to make “inappropriate arrangements with third-party vendors that were detrimental to the hospital.” One of those vendors is believed to be Dr. Michel Drobot. Sheppard-Mullin investigators also informed IRS officials that Gerrick “actively concealed his activities and actions in misconduct from Mr. Weiner and board of directors at Tri City Hospital.” Drobot, 69, of Corona Del Mar, orchestrated a wide-ranging conspiracy involving the Calderon’s and according to Federal prosecutor’s paid illegal kickbacks in exchange for legislation to be written to directly benefit a multi-million dollar spinal surgery operation that was run out of the two facilities. Drobot agreed to plead guilty to just two felony counts, which could send him to federal prison for as long as 10 years. Prosecutors allege the Drobot, from 1997 to 2013, and the main owner of Pacific Hospital until late last year, said that he “ran a scheme in which he billed workers’ compensation insurers hundreds of millions of dollars for spinal surgeries performed on patients who had been referred by dozens of doctors, chiropractors, and others who were paid illegal kickbacks.” For the referrals for the spinal surgeries, Drobot typically paid a kickback of $15,000 per lumbar fusion surgery and $10,000 per cervical fusion surgery.

“Cochlear Implant Panel: What You Need to Know About Cochlear Implants” Long Beach – Four members of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) who use a cochlear implant to hear will discuss their experience of wearing a cochlear implant at the Long Beach/Lakewood HLAA meeting on Thursday, March 13th, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at the Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712. Sonya Webb, Leader will be joined by Dr. Bill Busch, President; Maxine BartonBauman and Ram Kakkar who all wear a cochlear implant. They will discuss how the CI works, cost, insurance and answer questions from the audience. No reservations are necessary and admission is free. All meetings are Captioned with CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) and the hearing induction loop. For more information, please call 562438-0597 or visit www.hlalongbeachlakewood.org. Light refreshments are served. Hearing Loss Association, Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter is a support group offering education on coping skills and resources to people with hearing loss to help survive in a hearing world. HLAA meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Avenue, Lakewood, CA.

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Continued from page 1 Services was banking millions of dollars in lucrative engineering consulting contracts with the besieged agency that is the focus of a massive criminal probe by the US Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the Internal Revenue Service. Almost every Friday, Maggie Gomez, administrative assistant at the Commercebased water utility would book tee times for the group at some of the most exclusive courses in Southern California, with Aguilar always treated and serving as the center of attention. Talega in San Clemente, Tijeras Creek in Ranch Santa Margarita, Black Gold in Yorba Linda, and Industry Hills in the city of Industry. Most of these courses have green fees over $90 per person, sometimes much more than that figure, and that does not count on-course and after-round food and beverages. Taking into account the hourly pay rates of those involved, Ernie Camacho (estimate) $500; Sisson $165; Hennesey $125; and Aguilar $100 per hour and adding those to the green fees and the food and beverage, the total could easily reach $6,000. Worse, the outings would last the entire day with no one from the group going back to work at CBMWD. Shockingly, CBMWD would be charged for those hours by Pacifica. Aguilar, always invited yet never paying, would relish the perks of being GM and cozy up to one of the district’s biggest vendors, Pacifica Services, a company now suing CBMWD, with CBMWD counter suing for negligence and contract fraud in Superior Court. But Aguilar forgot something in the process of schmoosing with Camacho and Sisson. Hews Media Group-Community News has obtained documents through a public record records request that show Aguilar and Sisson taking more than twenty golf outings in a 17-month period, with Aguilar failing to report all but three outings on his Statement of Economic Interest-Form 700. One source at CBMWD said, “these are the golf dates mentioned in emails, there were many more that were not documented in writing electronically.” State laws are clear; failure to report or amend carries a late fine of $10 per day, up to a $100 fine may be assessed. In addition, if a matter is referred to the FPPC Enforcement Division for failure to file or failure to include all required economic interests, the fine may be substantially higher, and could also be subject to criminal prosecution. According to the Fair Political Practices Commission website Form 700’s are “an important means for the official that files them, the media, and the public to help gauge where potential conflicts of interest may exist. These state mandated forms include information about the sources of an official’s income, investments, business positions, real property holdings and gifts. Merely reporting an economic interest is not a conflict in itself; a conflict arises when an official governmental decision, made by the official, impacts their economic interests.” The key words here are “impacting their economic interests.” For Aguilar and Pacifica Services, using golf courses to conduct taxpayer business became routine, and standard operating procedure. In August of 2012, HMG-CN exclusively obtained documents that detailed an orchestrated collaboration between Aguilar, former Interim CBMWD GM

Dave Hill, Sisson, and Camacho, showing contracts being altered that were never approved by the Directors at CBMWD. At the time, the besieged public agency was the focus of a massive criminal probe by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. HMG-CN also obtained email exchanges between Hill, Camacho, his son Michael Camacho, and Sisson dating back several years that graphically outlined how the private consulting firm leveraged its political clout at the agency outside of the public glare. The documents outlined how Camacho, Sisson, and Aguilar interfaced via company emails and graphically displayed how the “pay to play” scheme between the agency and Pacifica Services was conducted both at CBMWD and on the golf course. Based on source inside CBMWD, HMG-CN has made an additional public record request that could further show the depth of control Pacifica and Sisson had over CBMWD and Aguilar. One CBMWD source who did not want to be identified said, “ Sisson, Aguilar, and Hennessey would go golfing almost every week, blatantly using company resources to schedule their outings, everyone here knew where they were going, Sisson would make sure of that by wearing golf outfits on Friday. They did not care because they had Aguilar in their pocket.” Calls into Aguilar and Pacifica for comment went unreturned.

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Continued from page 1 against Pacifica in favor of Pacifica. CB’s suit against Pacifica is potentially worth upwards of $5 million to the cashstrapped water agency. According to sources, Pacifica Services may not have possessed the necessary California State License to contract with public agencies while doing work for CB. If this is the case, fraud may have been committed by Pacifica and CB could sue for the entire $5 million. Pacifica has counter-sued the District and is seeking in excess of $300,000 in unpaid invoices that CB has determined are invalid. Only a few days after the “shakedown” meeting with Camacho, and possibly violating Brown Act laws, Vasquez, and Board Members Robert Apodaca and James Roybal called for a Special Board meeting this Tuesday, March 4th at 11am with only Pacifica and the District’s listed lawsuits on the agenda. Also noteworthy is the fact that Pacifica Vice President Mike Sisson is scheduled for a deposition this week regarding the lawsuit between the two parties. One source, who did not want to be identified who is familiar with the situation told HMG-CN that “Normal practice would have been for the Board President to call the Special Meeting, but according to current President Phil Hawkins, he was blindsided once again by the three banding together.” Central Basin has a regularly scheduled Board Meeting set for March 13th, and held a meeting only eight days ago. Hawkins, a former State Assemblyman and longtime CB Director, questioned the process to call for the meeting and indicated the three could have violated Brown Act Open Meeting Laws. Hawkins said, “if these three are coming in to give Pacifica a sudden victory and huge financial windfall against the strong advice of our legal counsel, then I think we have a bigger problem here.” Pacifica’s long association with CB began in 2007 with a presentation by then CB Consultant Tom Calderon strongly recommending that CB retain the services

of the minority-owned Pasadena engineering firm. Subsequently, Pacifica bid and won a $600,000 contract in 2007. HMG-CN exclusively published documents that showed eight no-bid contract extensions over the next five years resulting in Pacifica billing in excess of $5 million. During this time, Board Members Phil Hawkins and Art Chacon were demanding an audit and accountability of the contract and sought to block further extensions including a final $2.2 million two-year extension that would have ran into 2015. Attempts to audit Pacifica’s contract and billings were then blocked by Vasquez, Apodaca, and Roybal. Then in January 2013, Vasquez, Apodaca, and Roybal stopped the investigation by Interim Chief Operating Officer Chuck Fuentes and Assistant to the General Manager Ron Beilke into Pacifica’s contracts by firing the two without notice. HMG-CN reported in Feb 2013 that Vasquez, Apodaca, and Roybal accepted a combined $45,000 in “reported” campaign contributions from Camacho and his Pacifica-related sources, including his family. Sources familiar with the District claim that Roybal and Vasquez boasted that Camacho may have provided huge “unreported” support to their respective campaigns. Both candidates secured victories while reporting almost $30,000 in unpaid campaign debt. Some of the debt remains unpaid. HMG-CN has published a series of articles highlighting Pacifica’s influence at the troubled water agency. Reports initially published by HMG-CN highlighted the existence of a $2.7 million “slush fund” that secretly netted Pacifica an estimated $750,000 in fees. Also reported was the discovery of regularly scheduled day-long Friday golf outings at lavish exclusive courses that included Pacifica’s Camacho, Vice President Mike Sisson, Pacifica employee Scott Hennessey and former CB General Manager Art Aguilar. Aguilar reported only three “golf donations” made to him by Pacifica on his mandatory 700 Statement of Economic Interests disclosure forms while golfing at least 20 times and is expected to be investigated by the Fair Political Practices Commission. This weekend, HMG-CN received part of an estimated 16,000 emails distributed by Pacifica’s VP and CB point man Mike Sisson that were extremely offensive and sexually explicit. These emails, generated onsite at CB and on District-owned equipment by Sisson, can be best described as homophobic and racist while targeting Muslims, Palestinians, Hispanics, Blacks, Asians, seniors, naked woman, obese individuals, liberals, immigrants, Wal Mart shoppers and rednecks. Sisson, a conservative republican, also distributed extremely offensive emails pertaining to President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid as well as other well-know liberal U.S. politicians. When informed of Tuesday’s Special Board Meeting, CB Director Art Chacon commented, “considering we held a Board Meeting only eight days ago where our newly hired legal counsel assured us that the outcome of our lawsuit against Pacifica would result in the likely recovery of millions in ratepayer monies, I question where Apodaca, Roybal, and Vasquez plan to go with this emergency meeting.” Chacon added, “with the discovery that these three Director’s solicited over $40,000 in campaign contributions from Pacifica as well as the recent news of all the golf outings and now the discovery of

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thousands and thousands of racially offensive emails initiated by Pacifica’s VP Mike Sisson, I think this Board needs to get out of the way and let the legal system do its job”.

RECALL

Continued from page 1 HMG-CN was told that Susan Rodriguez, one of the petition gatherers in the recall effort against Mayor Joe Aguilar and City Councilmembers Ivan Altamirano, Tina Baca Del Rio, and Leila Leon, witnessed Councilwoman Leon driving along Fitzgerald Street. When Leon saw Rodriguez talking to a voter, she exited her vehicle, approached her and the voter, who was in the process of signing the document, and yelled, “don’t sign that petition!” Another signature gatherer who did not want to be identified told HMG-CN that Leon continued to tell the voter and Rodriguez that HMG-CN was “getting indicted for perjury.” The source went on to say that Leon then got back into her car, drove off, and continued to follow Rodriguez and her associates down the street. HMG-CN was also told that Councilwoman Baca Del Rio then arrived at the location where the signature gathering was being conducted and that she proceeded to “stare down” potential recall signature participants who were talking to proponents of the campaign. HMG-CN was told that signature collectors are “contemplating” filing a complaint with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on both Leon and Baca del Rio for “voter intimidation” as well as “interfering in the electoral process.” The group of petition gatherers claim that they are on target in reaching their goal that would ensure a Fall special election. “The response has been positive and overwhelming at this stage of the gathering,” said Miguel Alvarado a resident of Commerce and one of the main leaders of the recall movement. Petition gathers have already visited homes throughout Commerce “for the first time” and are planning to double up on their efforts during the next several days, according to Alvarado. “We are moving forward and the residents are excited to sign the recall petitions,” he said. Alvarado would not give the exact number of signatures that have been collected thus far but did tell HMG-CN that the recall organizers are “working around the clock” to collect the 1,570 names that are required by election officials in order to force the recall election. “We want to collect 2,000 signatures, and the goal is to get this done as quickly as possible. People want change here in Commerce, especially the seniors who are living on tight budgets these days,” Alvarado stressed.

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the No. 1 hurler. But the Pioneers have pitching depth, something they haven’t had in quite some time. Artesia’s strength lies in the bats as sophomore center fielder Ali Vega, who moves from first base, batted .352 last season and scored 24 runs. Guerrero batted .318 and drove in 23 runs while senior infielder Sabrina Manzano hit .294, drove in 15 runs and scored 15 runs. “Sarah definitely has come a long way,” Feenstra said. “I know last year she said she didn’t play probably to the highest level as she could. So, she’s getting challenged a lot more.” Feenstra said that all of the infielders are interchangeable and her team will surprise some people with some of the talent they have. Artesia has won 13 Suburban League games since 1998 but lost to league powerhouses Cerritos by seven runs, Mayfair by five runs and La Mirada by four runs last season. In any event, Feenstra, who has stayed close with the program since she graduated, is very pleased to take over. “I think it’s different now because my name is on the program and there will be higher standards because of my name.” Feenstra said. “I just hold the girls higher than I would have had I been a volunteer coach or an assistant coach.”

CERRITOS LADY DONS (13-11 overall last season, 8-4 in the Suburban League, third place, lost to Lakewood 3-2 in the Division II first round) Head coach: Mike Freeman (first season) Team’s record previous five seasons: 67-57 Last time missed the playoffs: 2008 Key losses: Erin Clinton, Jasmine Javier (SR), Kaylilani Minami, Miki Okazaki Projected lineup: P-Jennifer Iseri (JR)/Melanie Okazaki (JR) C-Heather Cameron (JR)/Madison Lee (JR) 1B-Iseri/Lee/Destiny Lucero (FR) 2B-Lilianna Herrera (SR)/Leeann Tran (JR) 3B-Amanda Lejano (JR)/Okazaki SS-Lailoni Mayfield (FR) OF-Megan Darling (JR)/Alyssa Flores (SO)/Rebekah Maldonado (SO)/Justina Peko (JR)/Alana Soltis (FR)/Tran OF-Okazaki OF-Kaitlyn Bales (JR)/Cameron/Peko/ Tran Don’t look too much into the record Cerritos had last season. An injury to star junior pitcher Jennifer Iseri plus another pitcher leaving the team in the first month hampered the Lady Dons just a bit. But Cerritos remained a favorite to win the league last season and expect that to happen again this season with first-year head coach Mike Freeman replacing Bob

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Medina. Freeman says the players will be more aggressive on the bases and at the plate as well as get up in the count more. “It’s a chance for me to implement my style of play,” Freeman said. “When I worked at Mater Dei under Doug Myers, I got the chance to put some stuff in but never my own system.” The defense was solid last year but the offense was blazing with junior catchers Heather Cameron batting .381 and Madison Lee batting .306. Cameron will be behind the plate about 85 percent of the time catching Iseri while Lee will be on the receiving end of junior Melanie Okazaki. When healthy, Iseri was 3-2 with an earned run average of 0.91 in almost 31 innings with 35 strikeouts. Freshman shortstop Lailoni Mayfield might be the leadoff hitter and has big shoes to fill replacing the graduated Erin Clinton while the primary outfielders will be sophomore Alyssa Flores in left, Okazaki in center and junior Kaitlyn Bales in right. Cerritos had a share of the league title in 2011, but has finished in second and third place since then. Freeman is confident his squad can take home the top prize again, which would be just the second time since the Lady Dons won the California Interscholastic FederationSouthern Section Division II championship in 2000. “I would be absolutely shocked if we didn’t,” Freeman said. “With the work we’ve put in…we’ve been going hard since September. Everyone is here every day and every single girl has gotten a lot better, especially with the hitting. You’re going to be surprised with the hitting.”

GAHR GLADIATORS (11-15 overall last season, 4-6 in the San Gabriel Valley League, fourth place) Head coach: Shawn Quarles (second season, 11-15) Team’s record previous five seasons: 43-84 Last time made the playoffs: 2009 Key losses: Erika Espinoza (SO-transferred to John Glenn), Mel Varela Projected lineup: P-Naomi Dickerson (FR)/Deidra Genera (JR)/Vanessa Montanez (JR)/Destiny Vasquez (JR) C-Brianna Besenty (JR)/Alyssa Kumiyama (FR)/Kristen Redaja (SO) 1B-Celeste Gonzalez (JR)/Alyssa Rodriguez (SO)/Redaja 2B-Erica Balboa (SR)/Besenty/Vasquez 3B-Genera/Celeste Gonzalez/Montanez/ Malia Quarles (FR) SS-Deja Portillo (JR)/Vasquez OF-Sabrina Quarles (JR) OF-Alyssa Cuffia (SO) OF-Balboa/Montanez Gahr has not won a San Gabriel

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Valley League title since 2008 when the Gladiators advanced to the quarterfinals. But head coach Shawn Quarles believes the Gahr program is set for more than just this season. Gahr struggled again last season for its third straight fourth place finish despite the team batting .356 with eight everyday players hitting over .300. “I think it was a learning experience for us coaches as far as what we could expect and the personnel that we had,” Quarles said. “I wouldn’t say that I was disappointed. I think we did what we could.” Depth, depth and more depth is the story for Gahr and it starts with a pitching staff that Quarles plans to keep fresh by utilizing a rotating basis each game. Junior Deidra Genera won six games last season, had 50 strikeouts and lowered her earned run average by more than two runs. Junior Destiny Vasquez comes over from Norwalk where she was the team’s top hurler but also batted .516 with 32 hits, 24 RBI, 21 runs and five home runs. Junior Vanessa Montanez had an ERA of 1.07 in limited action last season while freshman Naomi Dickerson has already verbally committed to Penn State University Freshman Alyssa Kumiyama, who verbally committed to the University of South Carolina, is slated to be the No. 1 catcher while the infield is beyond solid with junior first baseman Celeste Gonzalez (.500, 37 hits, 35 RBI, 27 runs), senior second baseman Erica Balboa (.408, 31 hits, 24 runs, three home runs) and junior shortstop Deja Portillo. Genera, when not pitching, and freshman Malia Quarles, who will be a future University of California, Los Angeles player, will spend a lot of time at third base. The outfield is anchored by sophomore center fielder Alyssa Cuffia (.453, 34 hits, 24 runs and three home runs).

Junior Sabrina Quarles is a transfer from Rosary. The tons of depth Gahr has means that a lot of talented players will be sitting on the bench. However, the secondyear head coach doesn’t see that as a problem. “Girls are always coming up hurt,” Shawn Quarles said. “We were actually down to 10 players over the winter because of all of the injuries we had. Just having various strong backups, especially if someone’s bat goes cold…it’s another fortunate thing we have; to be deep on the bench with very talented players.” Gahr, which dominated the league in the late 1990s and again not too long ago, could have a better squad than the 2007 team that went 24-5 overall, 10-0 in league and got to the first of two straight quarterfinal trips. But Shawn Quarles isn’t giving his team the league crown just yet, knowing that Downey and Warren are still the teams to beat. “Those schools are always going to put together good teams,” he said. “I definitely would have to say we’re right there in the mix. I think they have to worry about us just as much as we have to worry about them. We definitely plan on going to the playoffs but we’ll see how it all pans out.”

JOHN GLENN LADY EAGLES (10-12 overall last season, 3-9 in the Suburban League, fifth place) Head coach: Albert Enriquez (second season, 10-12) Team’s record previous five seasons: 35-75 Last time made the playoffs: 1990 Key losses: Gabby Cruz, Jocelyn Galvez, Jacqueline Leon, Brenda Lopez, Denise Miranda, Marina Ramirez, Jessica Wallace (SR)

Projected lineup: P-Destiny Enriquez (SO)/Ashley Armas (FR) C-Alyssa Fajardo (SO)/Briana Ruiz (SR) 1B-Maria Enriquez (FR)/Alize Lopez (FR)/Armas 2B-Jackie Mojica (JR)/Valeria Ortega (SR) 3B-Fajardo/Armas SS-Erika Espinoza (SO)/Ortega OF-Ortega OF-Fajardo OF-Yasmine Rojas (SR) The Lady Eagles began to make baby steps last season with Albert Enriquez coming in as the new head coach, as the program posted double digit victories for the first time since 2004. But the success in the preseason couldn’t carry over to the tough Suburban League slate where Glenn, although much more competitive than in recent years, still struggled. “As a coach, I really don’t count the preseason games,” Enriquez said. “We played some pretty bad teams that kind of hindered us going into league. We were looking to stay out of the basement. I think we [finished] where I thought we would be at with a freshman pitcher and a new coach coming in.” He says the team is in a better position this year than it was at this point last year and it starts with his daughter Destiny, a sophomore who surprised a lot of people last season in the circle. Some of her highlights were limiting Cerritos to three runs at home, holding Mayfair to five runs on the road and keeping her team in the game at La Mirada before losing 1-0. She received a lot of praise from the opposing league coaches last season and should be even better this season. “I think she has grown more mentality wise,” Enriquez said of his daughter. “She was a little timid last year. This

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year [in travel ball] she has faced a lot of tough Gold teams. Her presence is a lot more intimidating on the mound.” Junior Jackie Mojica moves from third to second and will platoon with senior Valeria Ortega, who was the team’s shortstop last season. Sophomore Erika Espinoza is a transfer from Gahr while Briana Ruiz returns to Glenn after a two-year absence. She was the starting catcher as a freshman. Junior Destiny Hindman also returns after starting as a freshman. Junior Aiyana Ramirez, sophomore Ashley Hernandez and freshman Destiny Rangel are the other new varsity members. “I think this is the year we’re going to push these girls to the limit,” Albert Enriquez said. “This is definitely the year. We have the right chemistry, we have the

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fellow freshmen Alejandra De La O, Jenise Gomez, Mercedes Orozco and Ashley Ponce, the team is a serious threat to crack the top three in the circuit and put away those four straight fourth place finishes. “Those [freshmen] are good enough to play but [the seniors] are a little bit better,” Aguirre said. “They just have to wait their time and I think they’ll have their time to shine.” Norwalk will be tested early with Cypress, El Rancho, Esperanza, Gahr and St. Joseph on the docket before opening the league slate with Mayfair. The Lady Lancers also face Valley Christian at the end of the season. “That’s a tough [schedule] but you want to face those better teams to see where you really are; to see where you stand,” Aguirre said. “We’re up for the challenge.”

(14-12 overall last season, 7-5 in the Suburban League, fourth place, lost to Oaks Christian 11-0 in the Division II wild card) Head coach: Tony Aguirre (second season, 14-12) Team’s record previous five seasons: 64-69 Last time missed the playoffs: 2010 Key losses: Martha Camacho, Crystal Cano, Elizabeth Gutierrez, Destiny Vasquez (JR-transferred to Gahr) Projected lineup: P-Amanda Benes (SR)/Serena Nicolas VALLEY CHRISTIAN LADY (SO)/Sam Navarette (FR) CRUSADERS C-Samantha Lujan (SR)/Briana Lopez (SO) (13-13-1, 6-2 in the Olympic League, 1B-Lopez/Erica Perez (SR) second place, lost to Hemet 14-0 in the 2B-Benas Division IV first round) 3B-Kathleen Perez (SO) Head coach: Jim Snyder (fourth season, SS-Jazmin Guzman (JR)/Navarette 45-35-1) OF-Jennifer Vasquez (SR) Team’s record previous five seasons: OF-Viviana Gomez (SR) OF-Monique Araiza (SR)/Paola Martinez 74-57-2 Last time missed the playoffs: 2008 (JR) Key losses: Megan Collier, Heaven It was another status quo season for Garcia, Madison Garcia, Leanne Garrels, Norwalk, which finished in fourth place Emily McLurg (SO), Taylor Winters for the fourth straight time and lost a Projected lineup: wild card game for the third straight time. However, head coach Tony Aguirre P-Anna Collier (SO)/Kaylee Westra (FR) C-Isabel Applequist (SO)/Brianna Lerma guided the Lady Lancers to their first (FR) winning campaign since 2009. 1B-Lerma/Tia Naulls (JR) “We were a little better than the year 2B-Nicole Parker (JR) before,” Aguirre said. “But it’s just a 3B-Chanel Varney (SO) tough league with La Mirada, Mayfair, SS-Emily Morrow (JR)/Varney Cerritos and us.” OF-Madison Wright (JR) With star junior pitcher Destiny OF-Katy Feller (SO) Vasquez transferring to Gahr, the Lady OF-Kylie Carr (FR) Lancers will turn to senior Amanda After picking up 18 victories and Benes and sophomore Serena Nicolas, advancing to the quarterfinals in 2012, both of whom pitched a lot last season. the Lady Crusaders couldn’t completely Both of them are still battling to see who recover from a sluggish first month to a will be the team’s top pitcher. 2013 campaign. V.C. stumbled out of the Aguirre said time will tell if Norwalk Olympic League gate for the second time recovers from the loss of Vasquez, who in three seasons and was knocked out is also a power hitter. But, the team still of the first round for the first time since has a lot of pop in its lineup with senior 2009 but is ready to rebound this season catcher Samantha Lujan, who has signed with a small, but experienced squad. to play at the University of California, “I think the biggest issue we had was Santa Barbara, junior shortstop Jazmin the injury and the bad back with [sophoGuzman, who batted .425 last season more pitcher Anna] Collier,” said V.C. with 37 hits, 25 runs and five triples as a head coach Jim Snyder. “We really had second baseman, senior left fielder Jennito spread the pitching around; we got fer Vasquez, who was at third last season down a little bit further in the depth with and junior center fielder Viviana Gomez. 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WHITNEY LADY WILDCATS (8-9 overall last season, 4-5 in the Academy League, third place) Head coach: Luis Lavayen (ninth season, 61-62) Team’s record previous five seasons: 45-39 Last time made the playoffs: 2012 Key losses: Jessica Barnett, Mylan Jefferson, Elizabeth Jun, Alison Lee, Kris Shelton, Sabrina Velasco, Krystal Zamarripa Projected lineup: P-Karen Kaur (FR)/Nicole Waldecker (JR) C-Jenna Llamas (SO) 1B-Ashley Iseri (FR) 2B-Czarina Linal (SR) 3B-Kaur SS-Kaya Quarles (SR) OF-Melisa Babiera (SO) OF-Jessica Andres (FR) OF-Cecilia Rodriguez (FR) Whitney had one of its better teams in recent memory in 2012, winning 15 games and going undefeated in the Academy League, the school’s first league championship since 2000. But distractions were the name of the game last season for longtime head coach Luis Lavayen. Whitney missed the playoffs for the third time under his watch despite having, what he called, the best team the school has had in a long time The Lady Wildcats will once again have junior pitcher Nicole Waldecker in the circle and will be throwing to sophomore Jenna Llamas, both of whom were once Cerritos Girls Softball Association All-Stars. Llamas moves from third base which will be occupied by freshman Karen Kaur, when she’s not pitching. Senior shortstop Kaya Quarles moves one spot over from her left. Freshman Ashley Iseri, the younger sister of Cerritos star pitcher Jennifer, is another former CGSA all-star and will hold down first base. The outfield is very inexperienced with two freshmen and a sophomore. “Not having any [returning] outfielders is what scares me,” Lavayen said. “We’re hoping to do okay. I really believe we’re going to do okay. Last year was the worst and yet I had the best team.” Senior Ann Munoz, sophomore Sabrina Dagoc and freshman Jessica Andres are the other varsity newcomers.

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at Fullerton Senior Center On Monday, March 17, the SeniorServ lunch program at the Fullerton Community Center will host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The festivities will begin at 10 a.m., and will include music to dance to by the musical duo “Tom & Kris” from Global Affairs. A traditional lunch of corned beef and cabbage, along with a special “Luck of the Irish” dessert, will be served. Cost of the lunch is $5 per person for the general public. A $3 donation per person for people 60 years of age and older is suggested. Reservations are not required. Persons requiring special accommodations to attend the festivities are asked to notify the community center staff prior to March 17 by calling (714) 738-6305. The Fullerton Community Center is located at 340 W. Commonwealth Ave., west of Harbor Boulevard, in Amerige Park (714) 738-3341. ###

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released to the community and to members of the media as of Wednesday afternoon. Hews Media Group-Community Newspaper interviewed three residents who live on Studebaker Road right near the scene of the fatal stabbing late Tuesday afternoon as investigators were combing the area inch by inch for clues. “This part of Studebaker Road has become a busy area for drug dealing and gang activity,” said a 19 year old female resident who did not want to be identified. “But for this person to get killed while obviously on his bike is just plain violence at its worst,” she said. Yellow crime scene tape cordoned off the northbound lane of Studebaker Road throughout the day on Tuesday and traffic was diverted into the surrounding residential streets located north of Cerritos College. “Detectives learned that the victim was transported to a local hospital by Los

www.HewsMediaGroup.com Angeles County Fire Department for unNOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER known injuries. Once at the hospital it was ESTATE OF RAYMOND VARGAS determined the victim was suffering from CASE NO. BP149693 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent several stab wounds to the upper torso. creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RAYThe victim ultimately succumbed to his MOND VARGAS injuries,” a spokesperson for the LA CounA PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lisa Huerta-Donati in the Superior Court of ty Sheriff’s Department said in a written California, County of Los Angeles. statement. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lisa Huerta-Donati be appointed as personal It was also determined that the Norrepresentative to administer the estate of the walk Sheriff’s Station was notified along decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and with Homicide detectives who responded codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will to where the victim was originally located and any codicils are available for examination in by the local members of the Los Angeles the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer County Fire Department. the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the perAnyone with information about this sonal representative to take many actions without incident is encouraged to contact the Los obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If notice or consented to the proposed actions.) you prefer to provide information anonyThe independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an mously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by objection to the petition and shows good cause dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES March 28, 2014 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept. 29 located (274637), or by using the website http:// at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, lacrimestoppers.org

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 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 18, 2014, to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following item(s): Case No. 2014-06

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City of Artesia, 18747 Clarkdale Ave, Artesia CA 90701 The City of Artesia is initiating a code amendment to amend Section 9-2.1401 (“Fences and Walls”) of Article 14 (“Fences, Walls, and Hedges”) of the Artesia Municipal Code and making a determination of categorical exemption under CEQA. Resolution No. 2014-06P 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: March 7, 2014

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20120015001502 Title Order No.: 120107237 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/21/2007 as Instrument No. 20070368032 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: EVETTE L HEDGER AND CARY W HEDGER, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 03/13/2014 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15323 NORMANDY LN, LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA 90638 APN#: 8064-013-050 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 $647,462.68. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120015001502. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 2 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com 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. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 02/12/2014 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 750019013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 A-4443301 02/21/2014, 02/28/2014, 03/07/2014

APN: 8042-024-015 Property: 14510 Greenworth Drive, La Mirada, CA 90638 Title Order No. : 730-1302804-70 Trustee Sale No. : 2001-007862F00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 25, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 14, 2014, Sage Point Lender Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT drawn on a state or national bank, 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, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust with interest and late charges 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 undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 BELOW MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST Executed by: MAGDALENA KIRKLAND, A WIDOW Recorded on November 14, 2005, as Instrument No. 05 2737771, of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: March 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14510 GREENWORTH DRIVE, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 APN# 8042-024-015 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 this Notice of Sale is $544,311.13. 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. 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 the return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 855-880-6845 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.NATIONWIDEPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 2001-007862-F00. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 6, 2014 Sage Point Lender Services, LLC 400 Exchange, Suite 110 Irvine, CA 92602 949-265-9940 Edward Foster FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 855-880-6845 or visit WWW.NATIONWIDEPOSTING.COM SAGE POINT LENDER SERVICES, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0226794 To: LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER PUB: 02/21/2014, 02/28/2014, 03/07/2014

you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. PETER A. SAHIN, SB# 222207 PAUL D. VELASCO, SB# 192421 Attorneys for Petitioner Velasco Law Group, APC 100 W. Broadway, Suite 255 Long Beach, CA 90802 Reporter# 106928 Published in: Los Cerritos Community News Pub Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 2014

TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN C. VIDMAR II CASE NO. BP148676 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of JOHN C. VIDMAR II. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARCIA L. VIDMAR in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARCIA L. VIDMAR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/08/14 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner SPENCER D. WALCH, ESQ. WALCH & WALCH A LAW CORPORATION 301 N LAKE AVE 7TH FLR. PASADENA CA 91101-1807 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/14 CNS-2594747# LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-10-389196-CL Order No.: 100607840-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/18/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): KUM SOOK HAN, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 6/15/2007 as Instrument No. 20071451838 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/21/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,040,732.76 The purported property address is: 13460 MOORE ST, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 7005-009-045 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-10-389196-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled RECORDING REQUESTED BY sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shownLLC herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be Western Progressive, obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful soleMAIL and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no AND WHENbidder’s RECORDED TO: further recourse. If the sale is set aside forLLC any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have Western Progressive, 2002the Summit Blvd, Suitethe 600Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may no further recourse against Mortgagor, Atlanta, GA 30319 have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ______________________________________________________________________________ INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 T.S. No.: 2013-01787-CA Loan No.: 7143489784 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-10-389196-CL IDSPub #0062716 2/28/2014 3/7/2014 3/14/2014 T.S. No.: 2013-01787-CA

Loan No.: 7143489784

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT THE ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED COPIES TO THE TRUSTOR.

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARYNOTE: OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

YOU ARE IN OF DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/21/2005. UNLESS YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED TRUST DATED 07/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED EXPLANATION NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING SHOULD YOU AN TAKE ACTION OF TOTHE PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY,AGAINST IT MAYYOU, BE YOU SOLD AT A CONTACT A LAWYER. PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE

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Trustor: Marcus H. Anderson Husband And Wifeexpressed As Jointor Tenants saleAnd will Tammy be made,Rae but Anderson without covenant or warranty, implied, regarding title, possession, or Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, encumbrances, to pay LLC the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late Recorded 08/02/2005 as Instrument No. 05as1828012 ---, page--andunder of Official Records the of office ofinterest the Recorder Los Angeles County, California, charges thereon, provided in in book the note(s), advances, the terms of the in Deed Trust, thereon,offees, Date of Sale: 03/17/2014 atcharges 11:00 AM and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) Place of Sale: BEHINDreasonably THE FOUNTAIN CIVIC PLAZA, 400on CIVIC CENTER estimated LOCATED to be set forthIN below. TheCENTER amount may be greater the day of sale. PLAZA, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $623,552.48

Trustor: Marcus H. Anderson And Tammy Rae Anderson Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants

Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt Recorded 08/02/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1828012 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the

Recorder of Los Angeles California, Street Address or other common designation of realCounty, property: 15505 Surrey Ln, La Mirada, CA 90638-1645 Date of Sale: 03/17/2014 at 11:00 AM A.P.N.: 8034-002-041 Place of Sale:

BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA,

Pomona, CA 91766 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 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $623,552.48 publication of this Notice of Sale.

Because If theyou Beneficiary reserves bidding the right on to bid than the totalyou debtshould owed,understand it is possiblethat thatthere at theare time of involved in bidding at a trustee auction. NOTICE TO POTENTIALNote: BIDDERS: are considering thisless property lien, risks the sale the the opening bid may be less than the the total debtbid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the propYou will be bidding on a lien, not on property itself. Placing highest erty. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off Street auctioned Address or other designation of real clear property: Surrey Ln, La Mirada, CA 90638-1645 all liens senior to the lien being off, common before you can receive title15505 to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder`s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://altisource.com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2013-01787-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale Date: February 4, 2014 Western Progressive, LLC , LLC , as Trustee c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://altisource.com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 APN: 8037-025-026 Property : 13536 LA JOLLA CIRCLE #A, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 Title Order No. : 730-1303834-70 Trustee Sale No. : 8787-009466-F00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 13, 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 March 21, 2014, Sage Point Lender Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT drawn on a state or national bank, 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, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust with interest and late charges 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 undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” Exhibit A The land referred to in this Report is situated in the City of La Mirada, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: Parcel 1: That portion of Lot 1 of Tract 30864, in the City of La Mirada, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as shown on a map recorded in Book 850, Pages 54 and 55 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County shown and defined as Unit No. 24 on that certain Condominium Plan (The "Condominium Plan" herein) recorded on December 23, 74 in Book M4871, Page 436, et seq., Official Records of said County, and referred to in and incorporated by reference in that certain Notice of Addition of Territory and Supplemental Declaration of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for La Mirada Landmark Adult Community Phase 11, recorded on December 23, 1974 in Book M4871, Page 463. et seq., Official Records of said County (The "Supplemental Declaration" herein). Parcel 2: An undivided 1/90th interest in and to those portions of Lot 1 of Tract 30864, in the City of La Mirada, shown and defined as "Common Areas" (The "Common Areas" herein on the Condominium Plan and in the Supplemental Declaration. Parcel 3: An easement for the exclusive right of possession and occupancy of those portions of common areas of Lot 1 of Tract 30864, in the City of La Mirada, shown and designated on the Condominium Plan as Patios, Balconies, Stairways and Landings, and shown, defined and/or designated on the Condominium Plan and/or on the Supplemental Declaration as being appurtenant to Parcel 1 above. Excepting and Reserving, however, unto Grantor, its successors and/or assigns for purposes of development and others as appropriate such rights, easements and other matters as are reserved and/or excepted in the Master Declaration and/or in the Supplemental Declaration, together with the right to convey same to the extent provided for therein. Parcel 4: A non-exclusive easement for pedestrian and vehicular ingress, egress, travel and private street purposes, over, across and through Lots 4 and 5 of Tract 30550. in the City of La Mirada, as shown on a map recorded in Book 822. Pages 95 to 97 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, and Lot 2 of Tract 30864, which non-exclusive easement shall be appurtenant to Parcel 1 above and shall be for the benefit of Grantee, his successors, assigns. guests, servants, licensees and invitees. Subject to: any and all reasonable rules and regulations with respect to use at non exclusive easement or otherwise, which may at any time be promulgated and adopted by the foundation. Parcel 5: A non-exclusive easement appurtenant to Parcel 1 above, as specifically described and set forth in Section 5.4 of the Master Declaration as supplemented by Section 11.7 of the Master Declaration, which Sections are by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Subject to: all applicable matters specifically described and set forth in the Section 5.4 of the Master Declaration, which section is by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Parcel 6: A non-exclusive easement appurtenant to Parcel 1 above as specifically described and set forth in Section 11.1 of the Master Declaration, as supplemented by Section 11.7 of the Master Declaration, which sections are by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Subject to: All applicable matters specifically described and set forth in Article XI of the master declaration, which Article is by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. APN: 8037-025-026 Executed by: KATHLEEN H ANDRUS, trustee of the kathleen h. andrus living trust dated october 20, 1999 Recorded on September 19, 2006, as Instrument No. 06 2080049, of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California Date of Sale: March 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13536 LA JOLLA CIRCLE #A, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 APN# 8037-025-026 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 this Notice of Sale is $262,029.09. 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. 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 the return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 855-880-6845 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.NATIONWIDEPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 8787009466-F00. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 14, 2014 Sage Point Lender Services, LLC 400 Exchange, Suite 110 Irvine, CA 92602 949-265-9940 Iuliia Calloway FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 855-880-6845 or visit WWW.NATIONWIDEPOSTING.COM SAGE POINT LENDER SERVICES, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0227029 To: LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER PUB: 02/28/2014, 03/07/2014, 03/14/2014

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA13-587616-JP Order No.: 130154004-CA-API YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/20/2005. 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): WAYNE ELLIS AND ROXANNE ELLIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/29/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1803918 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/27/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $245,973.50 The purported property address is: 16715 JUDY WAY, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 7012-002-032 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-2802832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13-587616-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-13-587616-JP IDSPub #0062584 2/28/2014 3/7/2014 3/14/2014

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code. 1812.607, that Norwalk Self Storage at 11564 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 will sell by competitive bidding by Climer’s Auctions ( Bond # S915-1221 ), on or after March 25th 2014 @ 10:00 AM, property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts and miscellaneous boxes, belonging to the following. NAME

Susie Lopez Jerry Coleman Anna Flores Jimmy R. Fredenburg Alice Diaz Support Services of America Support Services of America Mirna Barrera Pia Harris Marcia Lozano Aguilar

UNIT # B124 B176 B198 B225 B294 B415 B482 B492 B494 B706

This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party. Published at Los Cerritos Community News March 7 & March 14, 2014 CALIFORNIA AUCTION AD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be offered for sale by public auction to the highest bidder for enforcement of storage lien. The auction will be held on or after March 18th, 2014 @ 12:30 pm. Location: Extra Space Storage, 10753 Artesia Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703. Terms: Cash, ExtraSpace Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel auction. Name of Auctioneer: West Coast Auctioneers Bond #137857. The following units are scheduled for auction: (Customer Names) _____________________________________________________ Jeffery Skill Nicole Borbon Nicolas Castellanos Sonya Steward Miguel Lopez _____________________________________________________ All units to include but not limited to tools, furniture, electronics, household items and misc. items unless otherwise specified. Published at Los Cerritos Community News 2/28/14 and 3/7/14

MARCH 7, 2014

Trustee Sale No. 13-520301 PHH Title Order No. 130223041-CA-MAI APN 8064-045-089 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/10/07. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/20/14 at 9:00 am, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Dennis E. Roberts, Jr., a single man, as Trustor(s), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as Nominee for E-Loan, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as Beneficiary, Recorded on 07/23/07 in Instrument No. 20071733212 of official records in the Office of the county recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; E-Loan Inc., as the current Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 15321 SANTA GERTRUDES AVENUE, UNIT J215, LA MIRADA, CA 90638 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $219,015.24 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 2-12-14 Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation 6 Venture, Suite 305 Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 638-5700 Fax: (602) 638-5748 www.aztectrustee.com NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit the Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 13-520301. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Call 714-573-1965 http://www.Priorityposting.com Or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee.com P1082887 2/28, 3/7, 03/14/2014 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 248332CA Loan No. 0674410501 Title Order No. 752650 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-21-2004. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-21-2014 at 11:00 A.M., ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-02-2004, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 04 1405560 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: PAUL MARQUEZ RUBIO AND YVONNE IRENE RUBIO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, 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: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. Legal Description: LOT 26, OF TRACT NO. 22009, IN THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 599 PAGE(S) 48-49 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $290,788.07(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 3326 WOLFE ST LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 APN Number: 7157-002-026 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 02-20-2014 ALAW, as Trustee MARIA MAYORGA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. - 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ALAW IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE FOLLOWING NOTICES APPLY TO PROPERTIES CONTAINING ONE TO FOUR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ONLY. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following two companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4444763 02/28/2014, 03/07/2014, 03/14/2014

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case # 13-CE CG -03535 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) JAMES A. MUNK, an individual and the Personal Representative of the Estate of GLADYS E. MUNK, deceased; See Attachment YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SHERRON A. BOWLES, aka, SHARON A. BOWLES NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.There may be a court form that you can use for your response.You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp). Your county law library,or the courthouse nearest you.If you cannot pay the filing fee,ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.If you do not file your response ontime, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program.You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website(www. lawhelpcalifornia.org),the California Courts Online Self-Help Center(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp).or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO La han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar suversion.Lea la informacion a continuacion.Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que Ie entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta cortey hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.Una carta o una lamada telefonica no lo protegen.Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en forma to legal correcto si desea que process en su caso en la corte.Es possible que hay a un formulario que usted pueda usar para sure spuesta.Puede en contrar estos formularIos de la Corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov).en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que Ieque de mas cerca.Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que Ie de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte Ie podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remission a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es possible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org),en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.AVISO: Por ley,la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sabre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desceechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Fresno County Superior Court 1130 “O” St., Fresno, California 93721 The name, address, and telephone number of the plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Jason A. Helsel, Esq. Fowler | Helsel | Vogt | 1401 Fulton St., Fresno, CA 93721 559-283-8091 Date: Nov 8, 2013 /s/DAWN HOUSTON Deputy Clerk Published at Los Cerritos Community News 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14/14 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PAUL DURAN Case No. BP148782 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be in-terested in the will or estate, or both, of PAUL DURAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jo Anne Jennings in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PRO-BATE requests that Jo Anne Jennings be appointed as per-sonal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac-tions, however, the personal rep-resentative will be required to give notice to interested persons un-less they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 3, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should ap-pear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in per-son or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the dece-dent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of ei-ther (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a per-son interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as pro-vided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special No-tice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: JOHN E TROMMALD ESQ SBN 155240 PAUL ROBERT KELLY ESQ SBN 282324 LAW OFFICES OF JOHN E TROMMALD 13912 SEAL BEACH BLVD SEAL BEACH CA 90740

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MIRIAM ALICE SCALF Case No. BP146987 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be in-terested in the will or estate, or both, of MIRIAM ALICE SCALF A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Paul Rudolph in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PRO-BATE requests that Paul Rudolph be appointed as personal repre-sentative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac-tions, however, the personal rep-resentative will be required to give notice to interested persons un-less they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 4, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should ap-pear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in per-son or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the dece-dent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of ei-ther (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a per-son interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as pro-vided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special No-tice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: LORENZO C STOLLER ESQ SBN 291581 KERENDIAN & ASSOCIATES INC 11755 WILSHIRE BLVD 15TH FLR LOS ANGELES CA 90025

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