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Walmart to Open Neighborhood Market in La Mirada, Looks to Hire 65
Sales Tax Revenues Grow 5.5% In La Mirada
By Brian Hews
LA MIRADA, Calif. – Walmart today announced it will open a Walmart Neighborhood Market in La Mirada this fall at 14865 Telegraph Road. The 35,000 square foot store will bring about 65 new jobs to the community. “Walmart Neighborhood Market will be an excellent addition to our local business community,” said La Mirada Mayor Steve De Ruse. “We are very pleased that Walmart is making a major investment to modernize a commercial area that suffered from vacancies for many years. We look forward to Walmart Neighborhood Market bringing new jobs and expanded shopping opportunities to La Mirada.” First opened in 1998, a Neighborhood Market format offers a quick and convenient shopping experience for customers
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By Brian Hews Sales tax revenues received by the City of La Mirada grew 5.5 percent in Fiscal Year 2012-2013. Total gross receipts were up by $530,468 to $10,202,793 compared to the prior year’s amount of $9,672,325. Sales tax revenues had dipped to as low as $7,996,513 in Fiscal Year 2009-10 during the depth of the Great Recession. “We are pleased to see a continued strengthening in our local economy,” says Mayor Steve De Ruse. “As the economy improves and business activity grows in La Mirada, these sales tax revenues enable the City to deliver the quality serThe 35,000 square foot La Mirada Walmart begins to take shape.
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La Mirada Junior Business Owned by Central Basin Director Apodaca’s All Stars Lose a Heartbreaker in Wife Paid Over $10,000 by Agency The documents compound concerns Championship Game By Brian Hews and Randy Economy that may result in further legal chal-
La Mirada Begins Receiving Measure I Funds for Infrastructure Repairs
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(Commerce) In documents obtained via a public records request, Hews Media Group-Community News found files detaling over $10,000 in District payments to Director Bob Apodaca’s widely acknowledged common-law wife and Whittier City Commissioner Caroline Medrano, as well as to another Whittier area firm that District sources claim Medrano utilized to conceal a bulk of her fees. The charges totalling $10,276 were for “floral arrangements” provided for special events at the embattled water agency as well as for employees and friends of District.
lenges for longtime Director Apodaca. Apodaca has recently come under fire for his ties to controversial Central Basin contractor, Pacifica Services, Inc, as well as being the subject of a $1 million sexual harassment claim filed by another vendor for the District. Apodaca represents the cities of La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, Whittier and South Whittier. A n audit of invoices and s t a t e - ments received by HMGCN indicate that between 2003 and 2004, invoices for floral arrangements were submitted by, and paid directly to
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By Randy Economy
Little league team blasted through several games then lost 2-1. In heartbreaking fashion, the boys of the La Mirada Junior All Star team lost in the Western Regional Championship game. The score was 2-1 and was lost in the last inning. The La Mirada Little League Junior All-stars include Jake Bale, Isaiah Carreon, Kendall Gaines, Jose Gutierrez, Kevin Kendall, R.J.Lan, Zane Palermo, Nicholas Rios, Justin Scroggin, Jonny Sholty Tony Valentin and Chad Wilson. This week the team beat teams from Utah, Alaska and Montana but lost to Rio Rico Little League from Arizona by a score of 7-0. La Mirada and Rio Rico will be playing in another game,
The City of La Mirada has begun receiving funds generated by Measure I, a one percent transactions and use tax approved by 66.63 percent of La Mirada residents voting in November 2012. A total of $910,083 was received by the City in two “estimated” payments from the State Board of Equalization. The first payment, which covered the month of April 2013, was $457,783. A second payment for May 2013 totaled $457,300. The amounts are subject to later adjustment by the State. If revenues continue to be received at this level, Measure I could generate more than the $4 million to $5 million originally projected during the current fiscal year. Measure I was estimated to generate a total of some $20-$25 million in new
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Continued from page 1 who need groceries, pharmaceuticals and more, all at affordable prices. The stores are between 30,000 and 50,000 square feet in size, similar to a traditional grocery store. “I’m excited to bring the Neighborhood Market concept to the La Mirada community as well as good jobs with great career opportunities for the area,” said new store manager David White. The new La Mirada Neighborhood Market will feature a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, meats and dairy products, frozen foods, dry goods and staples, deli foods, bakery items, canned and packaged goods, condiments and spices, pet supplies, household supplies and a pharmacy. A temporary hiring center will open Monday, July 29 at 10400 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 9, in Santa Fe Springs at the WorkSource Center. Interested applicants can apply online at http://careers.walmart. com, or visit the hiring center to utilize the online kiosks. The hiring center will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The majority of new associates will begin work in October to help prepare the store for its grand opening. According to White, the store will be hiring both full- and part-time associates. “I’ll be hiring for a variety of positions including supervisors, department managers, sales associates, deli and bakery associates, cashiers, customer service associates, maintenance and more. I’m looking for hard-working, customer service oriented people looking for a job or a career with Walmart.” White, who started as an assistant manager with Walmart in 2004, and previously helped manage the Rosemead Walmart. Earlier this year, Walmart announced that beginning Memorial Day, the company will offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran within his or her first 12 months off active duty through its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment and plans to hire more than 100,000 veterans over the next five years. During the first month of the commitment, Walmart hired more than 2,000 veterans. To learn more about the Veterans Welcome Home Commitment, visit www.walmartcareerswithamission.com. Walmart provides a benefits program to eligible full- and part-time associates. For example, it provides a variety of affordable health and well-being benefits including health-care coverage with no lifetime maximum. Walmart also offers eligible associates matching 401(k) contributions of up to 6 percent of pay, discounts on general merchandise, an Associate Stock Purchase Program and company-paid life insurance. Additionally, eligible associates receive a quarterly incentive based on store performance. The Walmart Neighborhood Market will bring additional economic activity to the area and will increase foot-traffic for neighboring businesses. The store is expected to serve La Mirada residents as well as customers from La Habra, Whittier and Norwalk. Local nonprofit organizations will also benefit from the retailer’s ongoing charitable contributions and support for community projects. As part of Walmart’s commitment to the communities in which it operates, grants from the Walmart Foundation and the store will be offered annually starting at the store’s grand opening. In 2012, Walmart, the Walmart Foundation, Sam’s Club and customers and associates throughout the state gave more than $26.3 million in cash and in-kind gifts to communities throughout California,
supporting non-profits like food banks, job development organizations, veterans groups and educational programs. Los Angeles area recipients include the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, The ARC of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Para Los Ninos, Greater La Puente Valley Meals on Wheels, Homes of Hope Foster Family Agency, Shepherd’s Pantry, among others. The La Mirada Walmart Neighborhood Market will also include energy-efficient technology and environmentally friendly features to reduce energy, water consumption and minimize waste. Highly efficient and low-flow toilets and faucets will reduce the water used in the restrooms. The store will also operate recycling programs and promote sustainable product purchases. In Los Angeles County, there are six Neighborhood Markets in Downey, Bell Gardens, Panorama City, Altadena, Hawthorne and Torrance and the company employs more than 13,000 associates in Los Angeles County.
WATER
Continued from page 1 Apodaca’s “wife” Caroline Medrano. In 2006 until 2008, Medrano again submitted invoices for the same services; however, payments were issued to B. Marshall & Co. The address on those invoices listed a Whittier home located at 8633 Ocean View Ave. Medrano and Apodaca have resided since 1998 about a mile away on Sargent Ave. in Whittier. HMG-CN investigation into B. Marshall & Co. has proved ellusive. Beginning again in 2010 until as recently as this past April 4th, invoices submitted to the District have again reappeared in the name of Medrano. HMG-CN also noted that all invoices appearing in Medrano’s name appeared to have her remitting address redacted. Sources at Central Basin claim that was done at the request of Director Bob Apodaca presumably to avoid providing conclusive proof that he and Medrano reside together. The files document several large invoices for floral arrangements ordered specifically for events where Apodaca was featured proximately including his 2008 Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) which Apodaca ran for as a candidate representing Special Districts in 2007, a 2007 $1,500 invoice to celebrate Apodaca’s 2006 Central Basin reelection that revealed 52 separate centerpieces and vase arrangements. By comparrison, former Director Rudy Montalvo also celebrated his board appointment installation in 2007 that featured only 7 arrangements at a cost of only $189.44. Other charges included $2,911.93 for two Central Basin BBQ’s held in 2006 and 2007 while Apodaca was President as well as a floral arrangement given to former Central Basin employee Gil Cedillo Jr. in celebration of “National Administrative Assistant Day” in 2010. HMG-CN was the first to report Cedillo Jr.’s annual salary of $112,970 as well as being paid $22,000 up front to attain a job-required college education. Cedillo Jr. was eventually terminated last week by the District with six additonal weeks of severance. The most recent charge that appears was dated April 4, 2013 for a “funeral
service floral arrangement” sent to Ernie Camacho in Pasadena. Camacho is President and CEO of Pacifica Services, Central Basin’s longtime engineering management service provider that was sued by the District in Superior Court last month for fraud, breach of contract and deceit. Camacho and Pacifica have long been at the center of controversy at the District for having received 8 consecutive contract amendments and extensions that were not subject to a required open bidding process. It is also acknowledged that Caroline Medrano is the cousin of Ernie Camacho and that Bob Apodaca has repeatedly been questioned about his practice of not recusing himself from voting in support of Central Basin contracts reportedly to be in excess of $5 million since 2007. The invoice for the floral arrangement sent to Camacho in April indicates it was requested by Board President James Roybal. Roybal also voted not to sue Pacifica and was the recipient of $5,000 in campaign donations from Ernie Camacho. Bob Apodaca’s campiagn records indicate that he has received in excess of $50,000 in campaign support from Camacho’s companies and family over the past decade. Apodaca has been the longest serving and most controversal figure on Central Basin’s Board. First elected in 1998, Apodaca worked on the staff of former Assemblyman and longtime Central Basin consultant Tom Calderon. Calderon, along with his younger brother and Senator Ron, are currently subjects of an intense federal corrup-
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tion investigation. Apodaca has also received attention for being the focus of numerous sexual harassment complaints, one reportedly involving Caroline Medrano’s daugther, Kara Medrano. Ms. Medrano was employed at the water agency for almost three years from 2006 until 2009 as the District’s Legislative Analyst. According to former Director Montalvo, he acknowledged being aware of an incident involving Apodaca and Medrano where Director Art Chacon and former Director and Board President Ed Vasquez witnessed Apodaca “groping” Medrano in his shared District office. According to current Director and former State Assemblyman Phil Hawkins, the (sexual harassment) situation swirling around Apodaca is “a cancer that we have to cut out of our system before it kills us.” This was not the first time Apodaca’s spending habits have drawn negative attention to the agency. It was reported in 2008 that Apodaca was paid nearly $100,000 over two years for meetings, travel and communication allowances. Half of those costs came from attendance at District and Metropolitian Water Board meetings. Then other half he received for mileage, transportation, registration fees, housing, meals and a monthly communications allowance. At the time, General Manger Art Aguilar stated in response to Apodaca’s excessive costs to the District “I don’t think it’s outrageous, you need to compensate these people for the efforts they are putting in.”
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Two estimated Measure I payments totaling $910,083 from the State Board of Equalization show revenues running ahead of initial projections. The payments are subject to later adjustment by the State. If revenues continue to be received at this level, Measure I could generate more than the $4 million originally projected during the current fiscal year. More detailed numbers are expected to be received from the State by the end of the summer.
BASEBALL
Continued from page 1 and the winner will then advance to the World Series that will be played in Taylor, Michigan. Coach Brian Sholty told HMG-CN that “the boys were fired up, and and were playing great.” Shotly, in his first year as head coach of the team, said that pitching ace Jose Gutierrez has been “flawless” during the trip to Vancouver. “Our pitching has been amazing, and our bats are firing, I am very proud and excited for our boys,” said Sholty. Ironically, it has been 10 years since the La Mirada Little League Junior All Stars won the national title. “Listen, we played, they kept focused, I am very proud of them, they fought to the end,” Sholty said.
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exchange (PX) store. To date, the group has sent approximately $300,000 worth of coupons to the base. “We were introduced to the Overseas Coupon Program by a fellow resident,” says Gaarde, who also represents The
You wouldn’t expect people living in Okinawa, Japan, to know about The Palms Senior Living Community in La Mirada, California. But for military members and their
INFRASTRUCTURE
Continued from page 1 revenues for infrastructure repairs over its five year span. The tax became effective in April 2013. The measure was approved by La Mirada voters after being placed on the ballot by the City Council at the recommendation of a 29-member Citizens Task Force on City Finances and Operations. The Task Force indicated the measure was necessary due to the cumulative impacts of the national recession, ongoing “takes” of local revenues by the State, and the elimination of redevelopment agencies in California. “Measure I spending will be focused on repairing streets, storm drains and other infrastructure as recommended by the Citizens Task Force,” says City Manager Tom Robinson. “A professional engineering review of La Mirada’s infrastructure has identified more than $67 million in local infrastructure needs.” In addition to Measure I funds, the City is also currently directing millions of dollars from other funding sources towards the infrastructure repairs.Measure I funds will receive annual independent audits. A Citizens’ Oversight Board has been appointed to monitor how tax revenues are spent.
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Continued from page 8 vices local residents and businesses have come to expect.” Revenues received in first quarter of 2013, which includes sales from January through March, were relatively flat from the prior year. Business changes cut receipts from contractor supplies and the business and industry group. Sales increased in the office supplies/furniture, home furnishings and automotive group. Reports on exact revenues from Measure I, the one percent transactions and use tax approved by more than 66 percent of La Mirada voters in November 2012, have not yet been received. Money generated by Measure I will be used to fund the City’s extensive infrastructure repair program.
Since July 2011, Edna Gaarde [r[ and 20 other residents at The Palms have supported military members in Okinawa by clipping couponsfor groceries. families stationed at the U.S. Army Base in Okinawa, the residents at The Palms play a vital role in helping to keep their grocery bills and other expenses affordable as they serve our country overseas. Since July 2011, Edna Gaarde and 20 other residents at The Palms have supported military members in Okinawa by clipping coupons for groceries and other products and mailing them to the Army base each month. Service members and their families use the coupons to purchase goods at the base’s commissary and post
Palms on the La Mirada Senior Council. “After reviewing available military bases in need of coupons, we selected the Army base in Okinawa.” The Overseas Coupon Program (OCP) is a nationwide, all-volunteer charity program that helps military families serving overseas pay for food and everyday products. Coupons help military families overseas save valuable dollars and stretch their budgets.
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“We’ve received letters from Army wives and their children telling us about the high-cost of living overseas during deployment and thanking us for sending the coupons,” says Gaarde. “They rely on the savings these coupons provide and really appreciate our efforts.” Gaarde and the other members of her group meet every Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the recreation room at The Palms and clip coupons they have collected. They send four large envelopes filled with thousands of dollars worth of coupons to the base every month. The La Mirada Senior Council also supports the effort by collecting coupons for the group.
Gaarde says a couple of other people throughout the La Mirada also send the group coupons by dropping them off at a collection box located near the entrance inside The Palms. “We welcome coupon donations and encourage other people to look into the program,” she adds. “The service members appreciate it and it’s a good way to show our appreciation for them.” Military commissaries accept coupons up to six months past their expiration date. Visit ocpnet.org to learn more about the Overseas Coupon Program and view a list of participating military bases overseas.
Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer Cullen Jones Visits Splash! La Mirada
five at a water park. Jones rose to fame after his spectacular performance swimming in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he won the gold medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay with teammates Michael Phelps, Jason Lezak and Garrett Weber-Gale. He also won a silver medal in the 50m freestyle at the 2012 London Olympics. "Cullen is not only one of the fastest swimmers in the world, but he is also one of our sport's greatest ambassadors," said Jim Gerson, President of Speedo USA. Lillian will be remembered for her kindness, dedication, and tenacious advocacy work "We are excited to welcome Cullen to the Lillian will be remembered for her kindness, dedication, and tenacious advocacy work within and outside of the water community. She was a remarkable and extraordinary Speedo family and are proud to support within and outside of the water community. She was a remarkable and extraordinary woman and an inspiration to all who met her. him, and his advocacy efforts, both in and woman and an inspiration to all who met her. out of the pool." Lillian was a force of nature, continually effervescent, always cheerful, always on the Lillian was force of nature, effervescent, always always on the run,aand always interestedcontinually in what she could do to help others. Her cheerful, personality was a Splash! La Mirada offers year-round run, and always interestedconstant in what she couldpresence do to help others. Her personality was a and welcome at WRD. swim lessons for all ages and swimming constant and welcome presence at WRD. abilities. Splash! also offer free water The WRD Family and the environmental world will truly miss Lillian Kawasaki. safety education presentations each year The WRD Family and the environmental world will truly miss Lillian Kawasaki. BOARD OF DIRECTORS to local second grade students, teaching BOARD OFOne DIRECTORS WILLARD H. MURRAY, JR. Division ~ ROB KATHERMAN, Division Two the importance of water safety. LILLIAN KAWASAKI,JR. Division ThreeOne ~ SERGIO CALDERON, Division Four WILLARD H. MURRAY, Division ~ ROB KATHERMAN, Division Two For more information on Splash! swim ALBERT ROBLES, Division Five CALDERON, Division Four LILLIAN KAWASAKI, Division Three ~ SERGIO lessons visit www.splashlamirada.com or ALBERT ROBLES, Division Five call (562) 902-3191.
Olympic gold medalist swimmer Cullen Jones visited Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center Tuesday for a Speedo USA photo shoot and to sign autographs for fans. The professional swimmer, who currently has his sights set on the upcoming FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, serves as the ambassador for the USA Swimming Foundation’s “Make a Splash” initiative and is sponsored by Speedo USA. The “Make a Splash” initiative is designed to promote water safety and educate parents, kids and communities about the importance of learning to swim. Jones was motivated to serve as the spokesman for the initiative after his own childhood experience nearly drowning at the age of
In In Memoriam Memoriam
FROM THE FROM THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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TO ADVERTISE CALL 800-901-7211 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11-518179 INC Title Order No. 110377243-CA-BFI APN 7044-025-036 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/10/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/22/13 at 11:00 am, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Eun Ae Kim, a Married Woman as Her Sole and Separate Property, as Trustor(s), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Just Mortgage, Inc., a California Corporation, as Beneficiary, Recorded on 07/18/06 in Instrument No. 06 1573606 of official records in the Office of the county recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-14, 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), By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, 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: 19008 JEFFREY AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 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: $866,596.44 (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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". DATE: 7/30/13 Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary and Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation 6 Venture, Suite 305 Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 6385700 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 11-518179. 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 714-730-2727 http://www.lpsasap. com Or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee.com A-4405569 08/02/2013, 08/09/2013, 08/16/2013
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-29-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08-14-2013 at 10:30 AM, MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-062007, Book, Page, Instrument 20070256955 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: Ricardo Montero And Raquel Montero, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Nominee For Morgageit, Inc., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without convenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possesssion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the notes (s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. Legal Description: As More Fully Described In Said Deed Of Trust The street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 12853 Berkhamsted Street, Cerritos, CA 90703 APN Number: 7044-037-024 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $995,134.53 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not the property itself. Placing the highest bid at trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 480-5690 or visit this Internet Web site www.tacforeclosures.com/ sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18705CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. In addition, the borrower on the loan shall be sent a written notice if the sale has been postponed for at least ten (10) business days. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. DATE: 07-17-2013 Meridian Foreclosure Service F/K/A MTDS, Inc., A California Corporation DBA Meridian Trust Deed Service 3 San Joaquin Plaza, Suite 215, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Sales Line: (714) 480-5690 OR (702) 586-4500 Stephanie Garcia, Foreclosure Officer Meridian Foreclosure Service Is Assisting The Beneficiary To Collect A Debt And Any Information Obtained Will Be Used For That Purpose. TAC: 964657 PUB: 7/25, 8/01, 8/08/13
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0095633 Doc ID #0008716531192005N Title Order No. 11-0076823 Investor/Insurer No. 6442761455 APN No. 8064-053-029 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/13/2006. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by OK BUN SHIN, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 11/13/2006 and recorded 11/29/2006, as Instrument No. 20062635567, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 07/29/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15208 MATISSE CIRCLE, LA MIRADA, CA, 90638. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $688,462.59. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 11-0095633. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 12/14/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4396084 06/28/2013, 07/05/2013, 07/12/2013
2013128351 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as the CRAFTY SUPERGIRL, 11432 South St., #249 Cerritos CA 90703, Tamara Premsrirath. The following business is conducted as a individual. The registrant will begin to transact 7/14/13 business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. /S/ Tamara Premsrirath The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 6/19/13 NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see section 14400et seq. Business and Profession Code), Published at LCCN on 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/13 2013136703 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as the SRR Group, 16716 Alburtis Ave., Artesia, Ca 90701, REEVA BAZROY. The following business is conducted as a Corporation. The registrant begun to transact business on 7/1/13under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. /S/ REEVA BAZROY The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 7/1/13 NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see section 14400et seq. Business and Profession Code), Published at LCCN on 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/13
www.HewsMediaGroup.com NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 12-0021470 Doc ID #0001658152192005N Title Order No. 12-0035516 Investor/Insurer No. 0115814852 APN No. 7006-001-010 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/13/2007. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MIN JONG LEE, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE and SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 04/13/2007 and recorded 4/23/2007, as Instrument No. 20070970466, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 09/05/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13465 BANFIELD DRIVE, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $687,632.18. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 12-0021470. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 06/21/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4403911 08/02/2013, 08/09/2013, 08/16/2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 12-0053960 Title Order No. 12-0095275 APN No. 7159-001-014 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/07/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ROSARIO GARCIA, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 11/07/2006 and recorded 11/15/2006, as Instrument No. 20062524415, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 08/02/2013 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5624 PIMENTA AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, CA, 90712. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $598,501.37. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 12-0053960. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 09/09/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.168666 7/05, 7/12, 7/19/2013
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BETTY MAE WINEGAR aka BETTY MAE GARDNER Case No. BP143580 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BETTY MAE WINEGAR aka BETTY MAE GARDNER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Diane Gail Petta in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Diane Gail Petta be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 23, 2013 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 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: WALTER J HINDENLANG ESQ SBN 080189 LAW & MEDIATION OFFICES 3424 W CARSON ST STE 320 TORRANCE CA 90503
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 11-0119325 Doc ID #0001255347402005N Title Order No. 110099405 Investor/Insurer No. 125534740 APN No. 8053-003-001 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/02/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by IVORY HEARD JR., A SINGLE MAN, dated 02/02/2006 and recorded 2/21/2006, as Instrument No. 06 0378171, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 08/12/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13512 BENFIELD AVE, NORWALK, CA, 906503619. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $428,422.61. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www. recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 11-0119325. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 01/19/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4397354 07/05/2013, 07/12/2013, 07/19/2013
AUGUST 9, 2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 110114924 Title Order No. 11-0095329 APN No. 7056-006-022 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/25/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by STEVE KIM, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 01/25/2007 and recorded 2/7/2007, as Instrument No. 20070267269, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 08/12/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19908 RAINBOW WAY, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $751,486.52. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco. com, using the file number assigned to this case 11-0114924. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 01/20/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 2818219 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.151654 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/2013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20120015001371 Title Order No.: 120097935 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 12/22/2005. 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. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/17/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0099809 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JESSE PACHECO, 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: 07/25/2013 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: 13863 MUROC ST, LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA 90638 APN#: 8059-006-015 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 $356,808.95. 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 20120015001371. 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: 06/27/2013 A-4397533 07/05/2013, 07/12/2013, 07/19/2013
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 120020640 Title Order No. 12-0035206 APN No. 7006-003-008 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/07/2005. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ARDIE M YSIDORO, AND BERNARDITA O YSIDORO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 10/07/2005 and recorded 10/17/2005, as Instrument No. 05-2489175, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 08/27/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13436 MAOMA LANE, CERRITOS, CA, 90703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $574,490.14. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco. com, using the file number assigned to this case 12-0020640. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. DATED: 06/17/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 2818219 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.171527 7/26, 8/02, 8/09/2013 2013128351 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as the CRAFTY SUPERGIRL, 11432 South St., #249 Cerritos CA 90703, Tamara Premsrirath. The following business is conducted as a individual. The registrant will begin to transact 7/14/13 business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. /S/ Tamara Premsrirath The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 6/19/13 NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see section 14400et seq. Business and Profession Code), Published at LCCN on 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/13 2013136703 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as the SRR Group, 16716 Alburtis Ave., Artesia, Ca 90701, REEVA BAZROY. The following business is conducted as a Corporation. The registrant begun to transact business on 7/1/13under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. /S/ REEVA BAZROY The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 7/1/13 NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see section 14400et seq. Business and Profession Code), Published at LCCN on 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/13
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