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RIES ~ You want a comrade who doesn’t place inordinate expectations or demands on you, and who is creative, intelligent, a good conversationalist, and highly spiritual. Perhaps you should be out looking this week with eyes wide open!

AURUS ~ Work calls and you are not completely happy with current divisions of labor. Do your part as a member of the team and you’ll be glad that you did.

Others will notice that you are a committed team player.

EMINI ~ Business looks good this week as you discover a new way of increasing exposure to your product. Let hope and optimism lead you into new beginnings and fresh starts. All vibes are good. Go! ANCER ~ You seem preoccupied this week and it’s because your mind is filled with a vision of love for the entire planet. Use your gifts to assist others in seeing the world as you do, in glorious color. Check the details on paperwork that you have to do, dreamer.

EO ~ Everybody’s in a good mood this week, and you’ll want to join friends or family in sharing good food and feelings. You may be asked to grow, or move. Think seriously about it, because it could enhance your spiritual growth.

IRGO ~ At work, some matters have been on hold but now you will get the green light. Continue to work as diligently as you have been in the pass to ensure success.

Have faith that your plans are on target.

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IBRA ~ Quit rushing around. You frequently help others so why are you troubling over asking for the help you need this week? Ask and when you receive say Thank You! You are blessed with many supportive friends.

CORPIO ~ Keep all your ducks in a row this week. No mixing work with fun or business with pleasure. Save your affection for the home front and stay focused on the work in front of you on the job. Things are working out perfectly.

AGITTARIUS ~ Why not take each perfect moment as it comes? You are struggling to find a solution that time can and will provide. Perform your tasks cheerfully this week and let the future take care of itself.

APRICORN ~ Your anxiety about an important issue can now be seen as needless. You don't have to worry! Have faith that things are working out perfectly and they will!

QUARIUS ~ You can be discreet and cut down on some of the envious comments you are attracting. Or you can continue to flaunt it since you've got it. Your choice this week! Watch for a pleasant change in a romantic partner’s attitude.

ISCES ~ Center yourself at every opportunity during this busy week and keep your quest for emotional and spiritual balance in the forefront. Make an effort to take your time; that way you’ll recognize opportunity from impulse-control problems immediately.

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From St. Bernard High School to the NFL Joselio Hanson started his football career at St. Bernard and a lot of hard work has him playing on Sundays for the Philadelphia Eagles

BY JASON LEWIS SPECIAL TO THE WATTS TIMES

AP Photo by Ibrahim Usta

Former NBA player Allen Iverson gestures to cheering supporters of his new club Besiktas, during a welcome ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. Iverson signed a two-year $4 million contract to play for the Turkish basketball team Besiktas.

Iverson scores 15 points in debut in Turkey ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Former NBA All-Star Allen Iverson has scored 15 points in his debut for Besiktas Cola Turka but failed to carry his team to victory against Hemofarm Stada.

Hemofarm Stada defeated Besiktas 94-91 in a European Cup game on Tuesday in Istanbul. Turkish fans shouted “Allen Iverson, the son of Besiktas Cola Turka� during the match.

Redskins have out clause in McNabb’s new contract

BY JOSEPH WHITE AP SPORTS WRITER

The 11-time NBA All-Star had agreed to a $4 million, two-year contract with Besiktas after no NBA team offered him a contract for the season.

Iverson is 17th on the NBA’s career scoring list with 24,368 points over a 14-year career with Philadelphia, Denver, Detroit and Memphis. He won the league’s Most Valuable Player award in 2001.

AP Photo by Nick Wass

Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb watches the closing minutes of the Redskins’ 59-28 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, in Landover, Md.

LANDOVER, Md. (AP)— Nothing is straightforward about Donovan McNabb these days. It turns out the $40 million he is supposed to be guaranteed in his new contract could turn out to be a mere $3.5 million.

McNabb’s agent, Fletcher Smith, clarified some of the details of McNabb’s deal Tuesday. He says while the contract is worded so that it has “$40 million in guarantees,� the Redskins do have an option to cut McNabb at the end of the season with no further money due.

McNabb receives a $3.5 million bonus this year as part of the new agreement, but the rest of the five-year, $78 million package

would come to naught if the team decides to cut ties.

The clause essentially gives the Redskins seven more games to decide if McNabb is truly the quarterback to lead the team under coach Mike Shanahan. Shanahan infamously benched McNabb in the final 2 minutes of a loss to Detroit two weeks ago, but the contract extension was supposed to solidify the relationship between the team and the quarterback.

On Monday night, hours after signing the new deal, McNabb and the Redskins played one of the worst games in franchise history, See McNABB, page 6

Joselio Hanson never let the “freaks-of-nature� players stop him from achieving his goal of high stepping into the endzone in the NFL like Deion Sanders.

The Inglewood native grew up a huge sports fan, but football did not start out as his passion. “I was a basketball fanatic, that was my first love,� Hanson said. “I loved the Lakers and I thought I was going to the NBA, but I stopped growing.�

At 5’9�, it would be tough to make it as a basketball player, but that is the right size for a cornerback.

Hanson did not play organized football until his freshman year at St. Bernard, and he did not have the stellar career like many blue-chip athletes. “I like to say that I’m a late bloomer,� Hanson said. “I’d say it was around 12th grade when it really clicked and I started playing a lot better. Actually, in the 11th grade I didn’t even start; I didn’t play.�

When Hanson got his chance, he made the most of it, and he’s been doing that ever since. He helped lead St. Bernard to the state finals his senior year, and then he moved onto El Camino Junior College.

Hanson had a great experience at El Camino, where he was a standout cornerback, and he was a good student. “I don’t think it was that tough, and it got easier for me,� Hanson said. “Because in high school it was like everyday we had six periods and you had to go to all of those classes everyday. In college you have classes every other day, or you go to some classes three days a week and some classes two days a week. It got easier for me to manage my grades and I was getting all As and Bs.�

El Camino prepared him for the next level, which was Texas Tech University. “When you go to junior college, coaches come from everywhere,�

Hanson said. “Coaches came from Arkansas, Illinois, Texas Tech. If you go to a good junior college, like El Camino, that is known for having a good football team, a lot of colleges are going to come to check guys out.�

Texas Tech was looking for a cornerback, and Hanson was the best on the team at that position, so he packed his bags and headed to Lubbock, Texas.

Hanson did not have any issues playing in front of a much larger crowd. “People think that the more people who are there, the more nervous you’ll be,� Hanson said. “But that pumps me up. Like I’m about to put on a show in front of all of these people.�

After excelling at Texas Tech, Hanson looked to move on to the next level, and he didn’t let any negative

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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Joselio Hanson has worked his way from a reserve player at St. Bernard high school to an impact player in the NFL. reports stop him; he just needed to get his foot through the door. “They said I was too small, not fast enough,� Hanson said. “They were saying all that stuff back in high school. They’re always trying to knock you down. But coming out into the NFL, they want the freaks of nature.

The 6-foot guys running 4.2s (40-yard dash time), the strong buff guys. But I just kept pushing.�

Hanson was not selected in the 2003 NFL Draft, so he signed as a free agent with the 49ers, which happened to be the team that he rooted for growing up.

Being an undrafted free agent, Hanson was pretty much on the bottom of the totem pole, and he did not get the same treatment as the high draft picks. “They’re a lot more relaxed out there in training camp,� Hanson said. “Everyday was like the game to me.

You have to always be on point. All I wanted to do was make plays everyday and I did. They saw something in me and kept me around for two years.�

Heading into Hanson’s third year there was a coaching change, which does not bode well for many on the bubble players. Hanson was released and out of the NFL in 2005. But that did not stop his dreams of making it big as a professional football player.

Hanson headed to NFL Europe, where he was one of the top players for the Frankfort Galaxy, who won the World Bowl title that year. Several NFL teams noticed Hanson’s great play, and the Philadelphia Eagles then gave him a chance. But it was an uphill battle once again. Hanson was signed in July, but many of the players had been practicing since April, so he was already behind. He was back to making plays everyday in practice just to make the roster. The Eagles liked his abilities, so he was able to stick around. “The first couple of years I’d come in when players would get injured,� Hanson said. “I don’t wish injury on anybody, but you know, it worked out great for me. Guys would go down and I’d come in and play

against guys like TO (Terrell Owens) and all the big name receivers, and I’d do well. So that propelled me to the next level. When they wanted to make changes they felt like I was a player, and they signed me to a good deal.�

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Leslie Uggams is an ‘Uptown/Downtown’ girl

BY DARLENE DONLOE SPECIAL TO THE WATTS TIMES Leslie Uggams has this showbiz thing down pat.

She’s recorded albums, appeared in concerts, starred on television, won an Emmy (‘Fantasy’), made movies and appeared on Broadway, where she earned a Tony Award for ‘Hallelujah, Baby!

And, after 60 years in entertainment, the legendary performer shows no signs of slowing down.

In fact, currently she’s preparing to take the stage in a production that is both personal and revelatory.

On Nov. 16, the singer/actress is set to open at the Pasadena Playhouse in, ‘Uptown Downtown,’ an evening of stories and songs that tells how Uggams successfully began and maintained her celebrated career.

The show is called ‘Uptown Downtown’ because Uggams takes the audience on a journey from her beginnings in ‘Uptown’ New York, where she was born (Washington Heights) and eventually started singing at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre — to ‘Downtown’, where she starred on Broadway.

The idea for the show came from her friend and collaborator Michael Bush, who urged her to tell her story. Bush, who is the show’s director, was also her collaborator on “Stormy Weather,” a show that starred Uggams as Lena Horne and broke records for ticket sales at the Pasadena Playhouse in 2009.

The idea was hatched earlier this year after Uggams performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of the American Songbook. Peppered in her performance were anecdotes about her career and the people she has met along the way.

“I agreed to do the American Songbook because New York is my home and I wanted to do something special,” said Uggams, who recently won an Audelco Award for her starring role in First Breeze of Summer at the acclaimed OffBroadway Signature Theatre. “I hadn’t done anything in New York in a long time.”

Her show was so successful and well received that Bush and Uggams, realizing they had something special decided to branch out with the show.

“I’m not doing a confessional,” said Uggams. “Actually, I’ve lived a rather sane life. But, the show is filled with good music and interesting stories that I hope everyone will like.”

And, when it comes to good music, ‘Uptown Downtown’ features selections like “There’s a Boat That’s Leaving Soon for New York” (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Dubose Heyward), “Them There Eyes” (Maceo Pinkard, Doris Taubre, William Tracey), “On the Town,” “Porgy and Bess,” “My Own Morning” (Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Jule Styne), ‘Being

Leslie Uggams Good from “Hallelujah, Baby!,” “Hello, Young Lovers” (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II) and more.

All of this music is very familiar to Uggams, who literally grew up in showbiz.

When she was nine-years-old, Uggams was the opening act at The Apollo for entertainment icons like Ella Fitzgerald, Louie Armstrong and Dinah Washington, who she affectionately called “Aunt Ella, Pops and Aunt Dinah, respectively.”

She also played Ethel Waters’ niece on the television series, Beulah and made appearances on Your Show of Shows, The Milton Berle Show, and The Arthur Godfrey Show. When she was a teenager Uggams landed a recording contract with Columbia Records and became a regular on Sing Along With Mitch, making her one of the first African American performers to regularly be seen on a prime-time program. Next came The Leslie Uggams Show, a television variety program and then her unforgettable role as Kizzy in Roots.

Her Broadway credits include: starring alongside James Earl Jones in On Golden Pond and co-starring in the Broadway hit Thoroughly Modern Millie. In 2001, her Broadway portrayal of Ruby in August Wilson’s King Hedley II was nominated for a Tony Award.

Her Off-Broadway performances include: The Old Settler and Keb Mo’s blues musical Thunder Knocking on the Door. Uggams, who still lives in New York, is excited about her return to the Pasadena Playhouse.

“I’ve done two shows at Pasadena and the audiences there ‘get it’,” said Uggams, who became a first time grandmother in August with the birth of her granddaughter, Kassidy. “If you’re doing a good show, it works everywhere.”

See LESLIE UGGAMS, page 6

Commentary

Brandy Becomes the Latest Victim of Sarah Palin and the Tea Party

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BY JOY CHILDS SENTINEL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In this publicity image released by ABC, Brandy, left, and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy perform on the celebrity dance competition series, “Dancing with the Stars,” Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Los Angeles.

I’m not a fan of reality TV — at all.

Truly I’ve never watched any of them, including and especially two of the most popular: “American Idol” and “Dancing With the Stars.” But in its 11th season, with not one, not two, but three AfricanAmerican celebrities on at the same time on DWTS — Brandy, Kyle Massey and Rick Fox — I thought I might just try to see what the big deal is about this most popular of television genres.

It was my humble opinion that at the outset, the best dancers were Brandy, Rick Fox and Jennifer Grey.

Maybe, maybe, you could add Massey — if only for his sheer enthusiasm — and Kurt Warner for his grace.

But no matter what, never, ever, ever would I have added Bristol Palin to the list. Not at the beginning of this 11th season, nor in the middle, nor as a semi-finalist. And yet, there she stood this past Monday night when host Tom Bergeron identified the four semifinalists: Palin, Massey, Grey and Brandy.

Everybody knows that the finals should have been between Brandy and Grey. But I knew something was amiss when Fox and Warner were eliminated

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and Palin remained.

You don’t have to be a dancer to know that Palin is not a dancer, or a lousy dancer at best. Yes, she improved modestly over the first few weeks. And given the opportunity to stay beyond those first few weeks, she got a little bit better. But there’s a reason Palin has consistently landed at the bottom of the judges’ leaderboard: She can’t dance!

Certainly not better than Fox — and Brandy? OMG, OMG, OMG!

But with her mother Sarah in regular attendance and, with what must have been an underground Tea Party drive for her to win, Bristol Palin managed to outlast Brandy, who got the boot this week, to get to the finals.

Some say that once the judges vote, the rest is a mere popularity contest. I say, while Brandy is undoubtedly infinitely more popular that Bristol, she’s not more popular than Bristol’s mama.

HANSON

Continued from page 4 Hanson comes off as a humble person, and when he said “good deal” he was really downplaying a five-year, $21 million contract.

Hanson earned that contract by working hard and never listening to any detractors. It also helped when he returned a fumble for an 87-yard touchdown in week 17 of the 2008 season against the Dallas Cowboys.

When he got to the endzone, he danced like Deion Sanders. He had

reason to celebrate. The victory sent the Eagles to the playoffs.

Hanson has some good advice for anybody wanting to reach their goals: “Stick with it and don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do it,” Hanson said. “And have faith in God. Having a relationship with God really helped me out. You have to pray about it and things will come true for you.”

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A Reason To Be Thankful Eric Peterson named

eventually kills the complainer. Not only that, but complaining is contagious. If we are around people who are complaining, sooner or later we will find ourselves complaining.

While complaining, says Meyer, is a death principle, being thankful is a life principle. The complainer, who finds everything that is wrong with life, has no reason to be

thankful. The psalmist, in the 100th Psalm, exhorts worshippers as they come to worship to be “thankful.”

Shout to the Lord, he says, and worship with gladness (vv. 1-2). Enter God’s gates with thanksgiving and God’s courts with praise (v. 4). Give thanks, the psalmist says, and praise the name of the Lord (v. 4).

Believers can praise and worship the Lord because they “know the Lord” and they knew what the Lord had done. They knew of the goodness of the Lord. And so the psalmist simply says in verse 5, that the Lord is good (v. 5). David said the Lord’s goodness (and mercy) follows us (Psalm 23).

The Lord’s love endures forever (v. 5b). John, in his gospel, says that God loved us so much that God gave the only begotten Son and whosoever believe in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).

And then the psalmist says that the Lord’s faithfulness is a reason to be thankful. The Lord is faithful through all generations (v. 5). God’s faithfulness never fails.

He blessed me. He brought me.

He taught me. He kept me. He held me. He fed me. He clothed me. He raised me. He delivered me. He washed me. He made me. He saved me. He died for me. I’ve got a reason to thank God.

going to have a good time. It’s like having everybody over to my place.”

“Uptown Downtown” plays Nov. 16 through Dec. 12, 2010, with the official press opening on Friday, Nov. 19, at Pasadena Playhouse, 39 South El Molino Avenue in Pasadena. The performance schedule is Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

There will be one Wednesday matinee at 2:00 p.m. on November 24.

Ticket prices range from $39.00 $69.00. Rush tickets are available for $15.00 one hour prior to the per-

formance time and are subject to availability. Rush tickets must be purchased at the Pasadena Playhouse Box Office. Tickets are available by calling the Pasadena Playhouse at (626) 356-7529 or by visiting the Pasadena Playhouse Box Office. The box office is open from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on performance dates and from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Monday and Sunday.

Note: The box office is closed on holidays. Tickets are available 24 hours online at www.Pasadenaplayhouse.org; Group Sales (15 or more) are available by calling (626) 9211161.

BY REV. DR. KELVIN T. CALLOWAY SENIOR PASTOR, BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5 Some time ago, I led a Bible study group in a study of Joyce Meyer’s book, entitled “Battlefield of the Mind.” This exciting study helped us to recognize where the battle for our souls (according to Meyer) are won and lost: the battlefield of the mind.

Our minds, she said, are the essence of our being and the place where God wants to dwell. “Let this mind be in you,” the Apostle Paul admonished the Philippians Christians, which was also in Christ Jesus (Phil. 2:5).

In the beginning, John said in his Gospel, was the “word” or the logos; the very reason or mind of God (John 1:1). God wants to save our souls, but the battle, says Meyer, begins with our minds. If the adversary controls our minds, the adversary controls us. If the adversary controls our thoughts, the adversary controls us. Many doors, says Meyer, are opened to the adversary through complaining.

Christians are physically ill and spiritually weak because of complaining. Complaining, she says, is a death principle. Complaining

The Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway

LESLIE UGGAMS Continued from page 5

It’s clear that Uggams, who has no plans to retire, loves her work.

The feisty thespian, who eats right and works out (but ‘hates it’) to maintain good health and energy, is always ready for the next show.

“I love what I do,” she said.

Uggams, who co-stars in the soon-to-be-released independent film, Toe to Toe, says she’s just as excited today about performing as she was at the beginning of her career.

“Oh, yeah, I’m still excited,” said Uggams. “Otherwise I wouldn’t be doing it. You gotta have joy. I still get butterflies before going on stage because I want it to be right.

When that is no longer happening it’s time to give it up.”

‘Uptown Downtown’ provides Uggams no safety net. It’s just her and an eight-piece orchestra.

“This is a two act production,” said Uggams. “I think everyone is

Black Facts Nov. 18, 1956 David Adkins “Sinbad” is born.

As a child, he was the consummate jovial jokester, performing constantly for his three brothers and two sisters.

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McNABB

Continued from page 4 losing 59-28 to McNabb’s old team, the Philadelphia Eagles.

McNabb tied a career-high with three interceptions and is only two interceptions away from a career-high for a season, but he is also playing in a new offense with a suspect offensive line and not enough reliable receiving targets.

Asked about his chances of not being with the Redskins next season, McNabb said Tuesday on his weekly radio show on ESPN980 that there is language in the deal that was necessitated by the possibility of a lockout.

“That doesn’t mean I won’t be a Redskin,” McNabb said. “I will be here next year. … Not just next year, but after that as well.”

McNabb also responded to Cincinnati receiver Terrell Owens, who took a dig at McNabb over the Monday night debacle by tweeting: “How do u justify a 78 million dollar contract w/this type of performance?”

“It’s funny he’s worried about what I’m doing,” McNabb said.

“When what are they, 2-6?”

Worse than that. The Bengals are actually 2-7.

U.S. Vice President for Diversity

Eric Peterson, U.S. Vice President, Diversity DETROIT — General Motors today announced that Eric Peterson has been named U.S. Vice President, Diversity. Peterson, 58, will also continue to serve as director, industry dealer affairs, where he manages relationships with GM’s National Dealer Council, Minority Dealer Advisory Council, and Women’s Dealer Advisory Council, as well as with the National Automobile Dealers Association.

In his new role, Peterson reports to Mark Reuss, president, GM North America, and Mary Barra, vice president, global human resources. In his role as director, industry dealer affairs, Peterson will continue to report to Jim Bunnell, general manager, dealer network and sales support.

“GM has a rich heritage of being at the forefront on diversity issues, and Eric will play a key role as we continue to build on this,” said Reuss. “As a global company,

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We believe this will give GM a strategic advantage in designing, building, and selling the world’s best vehicles.”

Prior to his current assignment, Peterson served as regional sales and marketing manager in GM’s South Central Region. Peterson also led GM’s dealer development organization, which spearheaded efforts to appoint more minorities and women as dealer operators in GM’s retail dealer network.

“I am excited to be able to help strengthen GM’s ongoing commitment to diversity with our customers, employees, dealers, suppliers, and communities,” said Peterson. “My belief has always been that understanding and embracing our differences makes us stronger and helps GM win in the marketplace.”

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The Los Angeles Sentinel Book Club (LASBC) featured inspirational and motivational speaker Iyanla Vanzant at the Museum of African American Art Sunday, Nov. 14.

The New York Times bestselling author was present to sign her new book, “Peace from Broken Pieces.”

Vanzant is the most recent author to be featured by the LASBC; others who have been featured in the past include actor Louis Gossett Jr. and professor Charles Ogletree. The evening started with performances by a children’s choir, dancers from the California Dance Center, and Christmas Tree Lighting with actress, producer and choreographer, Debbie Allen.

The book signing had about 300 in attendance as well as LASBC members. Talk show host Tavis Smiley introduced and shared some personal remarks about Vanzant. And he also introduced her to a rousing applause.

Her new book explores the pain and history that has made Vanzant into the visionary she is today. It is a personal account of life’s trials and how people can learn to pick up broken pieces of their lives and turn them into a work of art.

“I think it was wonderful and it’s an old-time event where all the community comes together,” said Vanzant. “We don’t run out, we’re still here gathering. I think we need more events like this in our community.”

Vanzant signed the books of admirers and readers waiting in line.

For those interested in joining the book club, know that there are two member packages. People can join the book club for $90 and get a one-year subscription to the Sentinel and L.A. Watts Times and one-year membership, or $45 for a basic oneyear membership.

LASBC membership applications are available at the Sentinel — at 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles. Or they can be e-mailed.

For more information about the book club, contact the Sentinel at (323) 299-3800, and ask for Brenda Marsh-Mitchell or contact Elizabeth “Betty” Johnson at betty@lasentinel.net.

The Sentinel thanks Berlinda Fontenot-Jamerson and the museum’s staff. Jamerson and staff provided the LASBC with a successful evening.

The LASBC reviews selected books, features new and up-and-coming authors, and promotes the opportunity to network with known and distinguished guest and LASBC members.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

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NONTRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING (RADICAL WOMEN) — A nontraditional Thanksgiving celebration will pay tribute to indigenous leaders, history and culture with music and poetry on Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.

There will be entertainment. A turkey supper with all the fixings, as well as a vegan option, will be served at 6:30 p.m. The dinner donation is $12. The event will take place at Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. More information: (323) 732-6416, radicalwomenla@earthlink.net.

COUNCIL MEETING (ECCANDC) — As part of its monthly community meetings, the Empowerment Congress Central Area Neighborhood Development Council (ECCANDC) will meet Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m., at Amistad Plaza Community Room, 6050 S. Western Ave., second floor, Los Angeles.

The council needs to hear the voices of those who live, work or conduct business within these boundaries: north: Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; south: Florence Avenue; east: Vermont Avenue; west: Van Ness/Arlington avenues. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their ideas, hear from local leaders, and learn how to make a difference in their community. Meetings are held every fourth Monday. Refreshments are served.

Information: (323) 789-1449.

11-19-10 REMEMBERING TESHOME GABRIEL — A memorial service will be held for Teshome H. Gabriel on Nov. 19, 5 p.m., at the University of California, Los Angeles, 405 Hilgard Ave. It will take place on campus at the Freud Playhouse, Macgowan Hall.

Gabriel was a respected scholar who taught in UCLA’s Cinema & Media Studies program. Information: Brian, (310) 206-3516

11-20-10 MARCHING (The Home Depot Center) — The Battle of the High School Marching

11-24-10 “TANGLED” (DC PUBLICITY) — Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre will present Disney’s 50th animated feature, “Tangled,” for a special engagement Nov. 24 through Dec. 16. The film will be screened daily at 10 a.m. and 1, 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the El Capitan box office (at 6838 Hollywood Blvd.), online at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling (800) DISNEY6 (800-347-6396).

Special group-rate tickets for parties of 20 or more are available by calling (818) 845-3110. In the movie, Disney says, young Rapunzel tries to get out of a tower she hasn’t been able to leave with Flynn Rider, her hostage. More movie information: Disney.com/Tangled.

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Bands returns to Carson Nov. 20, 5 p.m., at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills. The charity event features six high school marching bands from across the United States in a battle of the bands to raise money for music and arts education in schools. The bands that will compete include Inglewood, Compton and Crenshaw high schools, among others. Halftime performers will include multiplatinum artist Omarion, the C+C Music Factory’s Martha Wash and artist Scooter Smiff. The center is at 18400 Avalon Blvd. Tickets cost $10 and proceeds will go to charity. More information: (310) 630-2020, www.homedepotcenter.com.

THANKSGIVING FEAST (LIFE CHOIR) — H.B. Barnum & LIFE Choir’s Annual Thanksgiving Day Community Feast, in conjunction with Dr. Mable John and Joy Community Outreach, will host the Thanksgiving Day Feast Celebration on Nov. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hollywood Recreation Center, 1122 N. Cole Ave., Hollywood. Attendees can bring a friend, or tell anyone who won’t have their families with them on Thanksgiving, to come and eat. Children, homeless, young and old, rich and poor — all are welcome. Information: www.lifechoir.com, (323) 469-3207.

H.B. Barnum & LIFE Choir’s Ann ual Thanksgiving Day Community Fea st

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happening these months

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS (MOTHERS IN ACTION) — Mothers in Action is seeking donations and volunteers for its Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Ward Villa Senior Complex, 1177 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. Volunteers would help serve food, as well as clean up. They would also aid in preparing the dining room and delivering meals to the sick and shut in. Also, donations can be sent to: Mothers In Action, 3800 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles 90008. More information: (323) 299-3800, brenda@lasentinel.net.

12-17-10 SMOOTH JAZZ CHRISTMAS (CITY OF CERRITOS) — Dave Koz & Friends returns to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) in A

11-28-10 COMEDY SHOW — The Knock Out Parkinson’s Comedy Show will take place Nov. 28, 8:30 to 11 p.m., at The Comedy Store, 8433 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles.

Maryum “May May” Ali, daughter of Muhammad Ali, will host the stand-up comedy show. The event will help fund research for Parkinson’s disease.

Information: (310) 348-8441. Tickets: http://teamparkinson.kintera.org/knockoutpd10.

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Dave Koz

EARTHQUAKE SYMPOSIUM (ADAM FRIEDMAN ASSOCIATES) — An earthquake symposium designed to address seismic risk in Los Angeles and possible solutions to mitigate damage to life and property will be held at the California NanoSystems Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Dec. 1. Hosted

by Los Angeles Times writer Ron Lin, the symposium will bring together experts from academia, and the private and public sectors to assess the vulnerability of L.A. and major U.S. cities to a major earthquake.

The event is expected to draw an audience of more than 200 and will be streamed live online. Experts will explore recent seismic events, risk management, and practical solutions that mitigate earthquake damage to human life and property. The symposium will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m.

More details and registration: www.eqsymposium.com.

12-03-10 CALI CHRISTMAS — The Power 106 Cali Christmas — featuring artists such as Pitbull, Chris Brown and The New Boyz, just to name a few — will take place Dec. 3, 7:15 p.m., at the Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City.

More information: www.power106. com.

Smooth Jazz Christmas 2010, a colorful showcase of holiday spirit and tunes. The seasonal production — which features Koz in company with singer-guitarist Jonathan Butler, keyboardist Brian Culbertson, and saxophonist Candy Dulfer — will be on the CCPA stage at 8 p.m. Dec. 17, and 8 p.m. Dec. 18. Tickets can be purchased at the CCPA Ticket Office, at www.cerritoscenter.com, or by calling (562) 467-8818. The center is at 12700 Center Court Drive.

ONGOING “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” (ANW) — A Noise Within (ANW), the classical repertory theater company, offers a choice for family holiday entertainment with Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations.” The production, which is the West Coast premiere of a stage adaptation by Neil Bartlett, plays through Dec. 19.

Special rates for groups (10 or more) and school groups are available. “Great Expectations” is the story of Pip, orphaned as an infant and thrust into a childhood of cruel poverty, who clings to the hope of a brighter life. On a rain-swept winter’s eve, great tidings arrive: An anonymous benefactor has anointed Pip heir to a tremendous fortune, setting into motion a life’s journey ripe with wonder, heartbreak and finally triumph. A Noise Within is at 234 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. To purchase tickets or for a full season brochure, call (818) 240-0910, ext.1, visit www.ANoiseWithin.org.

The deadline for receipt of calendar listings is Friday, noon, at least two weeks prior to activity.

Fax to: (323) 299-3896, e-mail us at lawattsnus@aol.com or mail to: L.A. Watts Times, 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008.

All calendar items are received from various senders and are subject to being edited.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

BY NADRA KAREEM Special to the L.A. Watts Times Soul singer Angie Stone says she never thought she’d get diabetes.

Because she didn’t binge on junk food and sweets, Stone considered herself to be low-risk for the chronic illness that affects the body’s ability to use insulin, described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the “hormone that allows (sugar) to enter cells and be converted to energy.”

But when she was diagnosed with diabetes more than a decade ago, Stone joined the ranks of the estimated 3.7 million African- American adults living with the disease.

Although Stone says she found it difficult to manage her diabetes initially, she’s since made lifestyle changes — forgoing fried food in favor of baked, using sugar substitutes and walking more — to keep the disease in check. Additionally, for three years, Stone has worked with F.A.C.E. Diabetes, which stands for Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered, to reach out and provide support for African Americans with type 2 diabetes.

While type 2 diabetes is linked to obesity and physical inactivity and typically diagnosed in adults 40 and older, type 1 diabetes is typically diagnosed in children and may be autoimmune, genetic, or environmental in nature, according to the CDC. The former is much more common than the latter, accounting for up to 95 percent of all diabetes cases.

Millions of people have diabetes and don’t know it because they lack symptoms or the knowledge to identify the symptoms. Common signs of diabetes include frequent urination, excessive thirst or hunger, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, frequent infections, numbness in hands and feet, and cuts that heal slowly, according to the American Diabetes Association.

Why is getting tested important? Because undiagnosed diabetes may cause heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and damage to the limbs requiring amputation.

In light of the fact that November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, the L.A. Watts Times spoke with Stone about her journey with the illness and about the F.A.C.E. Diabetes campaign, which offers exercise, diet tips and more. For additional information, visit www.face-diabetes.com.

Nadra Kareem: How did you react after learning you had diabetes?

Angie Stone: I was like everybody else: shocked and overwhelmed. In

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my case, I didn’t eat a lot of junk food.

I was never a big sweets eater, but it’s heredity. My mom’s a diabetic, which made me a candidate. I found out by way of frequent urination and dry mouth. I depleted myself of all my electrolytes. I was at an amusement park when I got sick and went to the clinic on the fairgrounds. My legs cramped up, and I couldn’t walk.

NK: Let’s talk about the F.A.C.E. Diabetes campaign.

AS: The F.A.C.E. initiative is designed to go out and educate diabetics about better management and to raise awareness about the importance of being tested.

The F.A.C.E. campaign has gone to Atlanta and Chicago. We’ve stopped at churches and YMCAs just to promote better health care. We want to get the attention of many people. We provide tons of information on what to eat and how to exercise.

NK: What’s the best way to combat diabetes?

AS: I think awareness is the key.

The first step is to make sure that everybody is aware of it and how to take control of it. Diabetes should be tested for just like tuberculosis or cancer.

We should all get tested so we can learn more about what it takes to control the disease. That’s just a suggestion.

NK: What’s been the biggest achievement of the F.A.C.E. campaign to date?

AS: I think the biggest achievement is reaching the neighborhoods, going to the people. It’s an attitude of, ‘You don’t come to us; we’ll come to you.’

NK: What can the general public do to help fight diabetes?

AS: I think just making sure you’re giving everyone the necessary warning signs to become aware and to be an encouragement to everyone in your family who’s diabetic.

NK: With the holidays coming up, is it tempting for diabetics to fall off the wagon and abandon their diets?

AS: Once you’re a diabetic, you won’t fall off the wagon. All we can do as diabetics is to promote even better health care right now. Everything I’m doing now is going to affect me for years to come.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Too little, Too late

DNC abandons black voters and loses the House

BY DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. CHAIRMAN OF THE NNPA/ EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER-L.A. WATTS TIMES At the funeral of former Democratic National Committee Chairman Ronald Brown, President Bill Clinton made an announcement stunning to some but obvious to us.

And that was, had it not been for the black vote, he would not have been elected president in l992 and reelected in l996.

In the recent critically important midterm elections, officials of the DNC either ignored this political fact or simply took the black vote for granted. The results were a disaster for Democratic house members.

Why did the DNC fail to mobilize and maximize the black vote in the midterm elections? This is a salient question because it is, or should be obvious, that in a close election the turnout of black voters will be the difference between victory and defeat.

One answer to this question is the fact that the national committee invests the bulk of its resources in reaching out to voters it was unlikely to get and didn’t get, while largely ignoring the most loyal and traditional base of the party, Black voters.

It’s not as if another path wasn’t suggested.

I personally, on behalf of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (Black Press of America) and our more than 200 Black publishers nationally, produced proposals for aggressively reaching the black voter nationally.

However, despite my discussions with national committee Chairman Tim Kaine, he and his trusted DNC minions turned their backs on us (the NNPA) and Black voters.

The only support we could count on was DNC Political Director Clyde Williams, who respected and understood the value of the NNPA advertising campaign; White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett; and other advocates such as Congressional Black Caucus Chair Barbara Lee; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Democratic House Majority Whip James Clyburn; the Rev. Al Sharpton; the Rev. Jesse Jackson; and National Urban League President Marc Morial.

However, the DNC staff followed their own ways — a little here, a little there, but not enough to make a significant difference and far too late.

Reaching voters is a complicated exercise in this digital age, with the need to reach people everywhere they consume media. As the saying goes, all politics is local.

And the fact is, on the grassroots level the people most likely to vote are those who use and trust the media that responds to the needs of their community on an ongoing basis — the Black Press (NNPA).

Particularly for candidates at the state and local level, support of the community and its businesses send a tangible message to voters that the candidate is willing to invest resources in the communities they hope to represent. The candidate needs to ask for our vote, but in order to make that point effectively

Danny J. Bakewell Sr.

the outreach must come early and often, with backup resources.

Without question, President Obama has the right vision and the best plan to move America forward, but the DNC must do better in helping him get his message out to the people, particularly Black people, to ensure that we are inspired to vote.

The national committee must also value our vote. I believe, in reality, the democratic “shellacking” could have been avoided.

The Obama administration, in a very short time, has had enormous successes — health care reform, the extension of unemployment benefits, and more — that touch lives in a substantial way. But who would know a story that hasn’t been effectively communicated?

Democrats can’t expect to win if the message of former President Bill Clinton doesn’t ring clearly in their ears and brain. They also can’t expect to win if they don’t or won’t go into the black community and ask black people for their vote.

When you look at the election, where Democrats advertised, went into the black community, campaigned and asked for our vote, we won. The two best examples of this fact are California and Massachusetts, however; there are a host of other critical states where candidates did not advertise, go into the Black community, or ask the Black voters to come out and vote, and they lost.

Democrats can’t expect to win if at the end of the day the verdict for Black voters is ignoring them or taking them for granted. The strategy of “too little, too late” is not a viable and winning strategy.

Who Let the Ducks Out?

BY JULIANNE MALVEAUX NNPA COLUMNIST Congress recently convened for its lame-duck session. Some of the Democrats that will sit in the majority are not going to be coming back to Congress in January.

Some of the Republicans, now in the minority, are licking their chops because they will occupy the majority in a few short weeks. There is work that must be done by this lame-duck Congress, but how much work will they do, really?

Will the Democrats hold their majority power knowing it is really gone? Will Republicans, buoyed and buttressed by the likes of Sarah Palin and those who abuse tea in the name of their party, crow and bask their early month victory?

Will the White House dig in or get downright penitent? Right now, following politics is better than watching a soap opera or a train wreck. Except for the fact that these politics affect all of us and all of our lives.

One of the items on the agenda re the Bush tax cuts, which must be repealed. I am not sure why President Barack Obama is even considering compromise on this matter.

Deficit hawks ought to join the President in eliminating tax cuts that mostly benefit the wealthy so that our tax coffers can be enhanced.

Republicans want to keep the Bush tax cuts, though, because despite all their populism they are tools of the wealthy. With newfound Republican power, buttressed by lots of new infusions of money, the wealthy are likely to prevail.

While the ducks are out, perhaps Obama will take a hard look at those who surround him. His trip to Asia flopped because he was poorly staffed.

China picked at him and criticized Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke’s plan to put money into the economy, even as it manipulates its own currency.

While the damage may not be as bad as reported, Obama returned to the United States with the perception that he lost one, which is not a good thing.

Indeed, he returns with the notion that he got whipped at home and is now whipped abroad. Who is staffing our president and looking ahead? Could this have been prevented? Will his new vulnerability be used against him when the ducks come out?

The ducks, emboldened by Republican gains, are going to try

Julianne Malveaux Congressman Charles Rangel (DNY) for ethics violations.

The jury will be made up of eight members of Congress, four from each party. Allegations against Rangel have been simmering for months, and there has been a long walk toward these hearings.

Will the new majority judge Rangel more harshly than before?

What does this mean for the Congressional Black Caucus? The dynamics of the lame-duck Congress put lots of things up for grabs.

Rangel may well be part of the collateral damage of this seismic shift in Congress.

There are issues that the lameduck Congress must address.

Monies for Haiti must be released.

Tax issues must be resolved, and the Bush tax cuts must be rebuffed.

While the appetite for spending has been quelled by Republican victories, the real deal is that job creation remains an important issue.

There are some issues that won’t be addressed, and there is some wrangling that is inevitable.

The next week or so of lame-duck sessions will send a signal for the way Congress will act for the next two years.

It is my hope that Democrats find themselves. All this flailing and uncertainty is interesting and wasteful drama when Democrats are in the majority, but wasteful posturing when Democrats are in the minority.

If Democrats try to imitate Republicans instead of sticking to their principles, they will be even further marginalized than they were in the 2010 election. If, on the other hand, Dems get their act together and resist the Republican blast from the past, their need to “take our country back” (from whom, one might ask), political tension may have a positive conclusion.

The ducks are out, and the next few weeks will be nothing more than challenging.

Those of us who are simply observers need to be clear that we can make a difference.

We can nudge our legislators to do the right thing, especially around the Bush tax cuts. The ducks don’t have to be lame unless they choose ineffectiveness. We can keep them honest.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Scanners and pat-downs upset airline passengers

BY JOAN LOWY AND ADAM GOLDMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a week before the Thanksgiving holiday air travel crush, U.S. government air security officials struggled Monday to reassure rising numbers of fliers and airline workers outraged by new anti-terrorism screening procedures they consider invasive and harmful.

Thanksgiving Day, a harvest festival, is the fourth Thursday in November in the United States.

Across the U.S., passengers simmered over being forced to choose scans by full-body image detectors or probing pat-downs. Top federal security officials said that the procedures were safe and necessary sacrifices to ward off terror attacks.

“It’s all about security,” Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said. “It’s all about everybody recognizing their role.”

Despite officials’ insistence that they had taken care to prepare the American flying public, the flurry of criticism from private citizens to airline pilots’ groups suggested that Napolitano and other federal

officials had been caught off guard.

At the San Diego airport, a software engineer posted an Internet blog item saying he had been ejected after being threatened with a fine and lawsuit for refusing a groin check after turning down a fullbody scan. The passenger, John Tyner, said he told a federal Transportation Security Administration worker, “If you touch my junk, I’m gonna have you arrested.”

Tyner’s individual protest quickly became a web sensation, but questions also came from travel business groups, civil liberties activists and pilots, raising concerns both about the procedures themselves and about the possibility of delays caused by passengers reluctant to accept the new procedures.

“Almost to a person, travel managers are concerned that TSA is going too far and without proper procedures and sufficient oversight,” said Kevin Mitchell, chairman of the Business Travel Coalition, an advocacy group representing corporate travel departments.

“Travel managers are hearing from their travelers about this virtually on a daily basis.”

Jeffrey Price, an aviation professor at Metropolitan State College of Denver, said two trends are converging: the regular holiday security increases and the addition of body scanners and new heightened measures stemming from the recent attempted cargo bombings. Also, several airports are short-staffed, which will add to delays, Price said.

Homeland Security and the TSA have moved forcefully to shift airport screening from familiar scanners to full-body detection machines. The new machines show the body’s contours on a computer stationed in a private room removed from the security checkpoints. A person’s face is never shown and the person’s identity is supposedly not known to the screener reviewing the computer images.

Concerns about privacy and low-level radiation emitted by the machines have led some passengers to refuse screening. Under TSA rules, those who decline must submit to rigorous pat-down inspections that include checks of the See AIRLINE PASSENGERS, page 15

Rangel guilty: House ethics panel rules misconduct WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Rep. Charles Rangel, a longtime power in the U.S. House, violated its rules with financial misconduct, brought it discredit and will be punished, fellow lawmakers sitting as jurors ruled on Tuesday.

Protesting the enduring stain on his four-decade congressional career, the 80year-old Democrat said he was treated

“How can anyone have confidence in the decision of the ethics subcommittee when I was deprived of due process rights, right to counsel and was not even in the room?”

unfairly for “good faith mistakes.” His statement reflected the bitterness of an eightmonth career slide, starting with an unrelated ethics ruling that forced him from his coveted chairmanship of the taxwriting Ways and Means Committee.

The conduct often cited by critics was his failure to report income to the IRS from a unit he owned in a Dominican Republic resort — showing the chairman in charge of tax legislation shortchanged the IRS. Rangel, a founder of the Congressional Black Caucus, remains a political kingpin in New York’s famed Harlem neighborhood and is unlikely to resign. He won re-election earlier this month.

AP Photo by Cliff Owen Convicted on 11 of Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. walks out of the Committee on 13 charges of rules violaStandards of Official Conduct’s adjudicatory hearing into his tions, his ordeal isn’t finalleged ethics violations, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, ished.

Nov. 15, 2010, as the committee went into executive session to See RANGEL, page 15 consider allowing Rangel time to retain an attorney.

AP Photo by Eduardo Contreras

In this photo taken Sept. 1, 2010, Transportation Security Administration employee Anthony Brock, left, demonstrates a new full-body scanner at San Diego’s Lindbergh Field, with TSA employee Andres Lozano in San Diego.

The American Civil Liberties Union has denounced the machines as a “virtual strip search.” Across the country, passengers must choose scans by full-body image detectors or probing pat-downs. Top federal security officials said Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, that the procedures were safe and necessary sacrifices to ward off terror attacks.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

AG candidates closely monitor vote tally in race

BY DON THOMPSON ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Both candidates in California’s only uncalled statewide race are accusing the other of trying to exert improper influence over the counting of hundreds of thousands

of remaining ballots.

Democrat Kamala Harris retained a 30,000-vote lead Tuesday over Republican Steve Cooley in the race for state attorney general. That’s a lead of four-tenths of a percentage point, with nine million votes counted.

Fewer than 800,000 ballots re-

Police: Oakland man killed by officers was unarmed OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 37-year-old parolee was carrying a small, silver scale — not a weapon — when Oakland officers fatally shot him during a foot chase last week, police said Friday.

Police said two officers chasing Derrick Jones on Nov. 8 believed he had a weapon when he appeared to be reaching toward his waistband for a shiny metal object that turned out to be an electronic scale less than 1inch thick. One officer saw the object in Jones’ hand before police opened fire, authorities said.

Jones’ death has prompted accusations of excessive force, with his friends and family saying the shooting was unjustified.

The shooting came just days after the sentencing of former transit police officer Johannes Mehserle, who fatally shot another unarmed

man on an Oakland train platform on New Year’s Day 2009.

Mehserle’s two-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter sparked protests by supporters of the victim, Oscar Grant, saying the punishment was too light.

On Nov. 11, about 100 demonstrators for Jones and Grant marched from a barber shop Jones’ owned to the same train station where Grant was killed, shutting it down to passengers for an hour.

A smaller protest with dozens of demonstrators was held Friday afternoon.

Officer Jeffrey Thomason, a police spokesman, said Friday that Jones was also carrying marijuana in a glass jar inside a pocket when he was shot.

The officers had been responding See SHOOTING, page 14

main to be counted before Nov. 30.

The greatest scrutiny is being placed on Los Angeles County, which has 93,000 uncounted ballots. Both campaigns have election monitors watching as county officials compare voters’ signatures and addresses with voter rolls.

Each side has asserted the other is trying to unfairly pressure officials as they decide whether a ballot will be counted or discarded. The complaints evoke the bruising campaign between Cooley, who is Los Angeles County’s district attorney, and Harris, who holds the same post in San Francisco.

“This is sniping as usual that only comes around when the votes are close enough that the race could be affected by the qualification or disqualification of ballots,” said Kathay Feng, executive director of California Common Cause and a member of the Election Protection watchdog network.

Cooley’s campaign sent three complaint letters since Friday to Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters Dean Logan. The first and second asserted that county employees were meeting privately with Harris’ monitors and being lax in comparing signatures on ballot envelopes with voter registration cards.

The third said some employees were spending less than one second comparing signatures, and asked that they be required to spend at least 10 seconds making sure signatures match

between ballots and registration rolls.

Harris’ campaign sent no letters, but alleged in statements Sunday and Monday that Cooley’s monitors were being too aggressive with county employees in an attempt to toss out as many ballots as possible.

Cooley trails in the Democraticleaning county by a margin of 53 percent to 39 percent.

L o g a n denied in his response letters and a telephone interview that AP Photo by Reed Saxon there was biased conduct Kamala Harris takes part in a debate among the by his employ- Democratic candidates for California Attorney General, ees, improper at the Milken Institute in Santa Monica, Calif., Tuesday, meetings, or May 18, 2010. intimidation by that aid their candidate, Logan said in election watchers from either party.

Candidates in close elections can an interview. be expected to push for procedures See AG RACE page 14

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Thursday, November 18, 2010 Trustee Sale No. CA09001261-10-1 . Loan No. 0020724746 Title Order No. 100463502-CA-GTI APN 6050-019-025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 17, 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 December 13, 2010, at 01:00 PM, At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building,350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc., dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 24, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071261480 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: ADOLFINA DE JESUS UITZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN , as Trustor, in favor of BEAR STEARNS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 817 AND 819 EAST 97TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $429,243.05 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: November 18, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09001261-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.NoticeSolutions.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-786-5351 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code s 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded or the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #6707 2010-11-18 2010-11-25 2010-12-02 Trustee Sale # CA0932721-2 Loan# 1010575767 Order # 090075757 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/29/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/23/2007 as Document No. 20072399449 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, NORMA ROCHIN A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". 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 describing the land therein: APN # 6012-002-005 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 216 - 218 WEST 66TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003 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. 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 Trustee's Sale is: $570,693.67 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to 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.

The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 11/04/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #6893 2010-11-04 2010-11-11 2010-11-18

Trustee Sale # CA0944408-1 Loan# 158132647 Order # 55006228 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/26/2007. 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 12/02/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/07/2007 as Document No. 20070494650 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, EDWIN A ROMERO, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". 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 describing the land therein: APN # 6002-007-027 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1617-1617 1/2 W. 59TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90047 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. 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 Trustee's Sale is: $480,415.26 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to 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.

The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 11/11/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #6964 2010-11-11 2010-11-18 2010-11-25

Trustee Sale # CA0945949-3 Loan# 170451250 Order # 4157230 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/21/2007. 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 12/02/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/03/2007 as Document No. 20071587342 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, JOSE ADELIO ALVARENGA, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". 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 describing the land therein: APN # 5019-017-004 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 724-726 WEST 41ST PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037-2025 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. 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 Trustee's Sale is: $595,079.25 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to 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. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 __ Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 11/11/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #6966 2010-11-11 2010-11-18 2010-11-25

Trustee Sale # CA0946745-2 Loan# 1915315977 Order # 4168107 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/09/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/13/2006 as Document No. 06 0089920 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, TELMA M. MARROQUIN, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGEIT, INC., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". 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 describing the land therein: APN # 2747-020-011 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 21726 MERRIDY STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 91311 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. 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 Trustee's Sale is: $471,026.39 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to 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. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 11/18/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #7175 2010-11-18 2010-11-25 2010-12-02

Trustee Sale # CA0932393-3 Loan# 1009806546 Order # 090070180 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/12/2007. 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 12/09/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/16/2007 as Document No. 20070590882 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, SANTOS PORTILLO. A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, JUST MORTGAGE, INC., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". 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 describing the land therein: APN # 5402-021-036 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2419 2421 AND 2421 ½ KENT STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90026 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. 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 Trustee's Sale is: $719,219.00 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to 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. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 11/18/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #7189 2010-11-18 2010-11-25 2010-12-02

Trustee Sale # CA0945950-1 Loan# 168566549 Order # 4157260 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/11/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/17/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/18/2007 as Document No. 20071212030 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, NAHUM VICTORIA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. DBA AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER, as Beneficiary, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". 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 describing the land therein: APN # 5492-005-017 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 376 LESLIE WAY, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042-4860 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. 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 Trustee's Sale is: $460,032.96 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to 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. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 11/11/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #6965 2010-11-11 2010-11-18 2010-11-25

Trustee Sale # CA0938899-1 Loan# 165829805 Order # 55004962 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/22/2007. 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 12/02/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/02/2007 as Document No. 20070769715 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, MAGDALENA GARCIA, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". 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 describing the land therein: APN # 6041-008-003 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9106-9108 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-3723 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. 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 Trustee's Sale is: $513,486.72 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to 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.

The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 __ Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 11/11/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #6967 2010-11-11 2010-11-18 2010-11-25

Trustee Sale # CA0947980-3 Loan# 3002777732 Order # 090439055 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/20/2007. 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 12/09/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/28/2007 as Document No. 20070428726 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, JORGE HERNANDEZ AND LISBETH HERNANDEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGENT, INC, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". 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 describing the land therein: APN # 5019-013-013 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 633-635 WEST 43RD ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037 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. 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 Trustee's Sale is: $617,199.50 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to 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.

The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 11/18/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #7186 2010-11-18 2010-11-25 2010-12-02

Trustee Sale # CA0939348-1 Loan# 1915357296 Order # 4073237 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/09/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/26/2006 as Document No. 06 0912076 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, ALEJANDRO L. OLIVARES, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, MORTGAGEIT, INC., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". 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 describing the land therein: APN # 2507-006-073 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12459 RALSTON AVENUE #B, LOS ANGELES (SYLMAR AREA), CA 91342 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. 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 Trustee's Sale is: $342,296.07 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to 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. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 __ Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 11/18/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #7192 2010-11-18 2010-11-25 2010-12-02

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Long Beach, California, acting by and through the City’s Board of Harbor Commissioners (“City”) will receive, before the Bid Deadline established below, sealed Bids for the following Work: WHARF/BACKLANDS REDEVELOPMENT, PHASE 1, STAGE 1 AT PIERS D, E & F, BERTHS D28-D31, E11-E27, & F1-F6 LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

NIB-8 Prevailing Wage Rates and Employment of Apprentices. This Project is a public work as defined in Labor Code Section 1720. The Contractor receiving award of the Contract and Subcontractors of any tier shall pay not less than the prevailing wage rates to all workers employed in execution of the Contract. The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. The rate schedules are available on the internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/statistics_research.html. Bidders are directed to Article 15 of the General Conditions for requirements concerning payment of preNIB-3 Summary Description of the Work. The Work vailing wages, payroll records, hours of work and employment of required by this Contract includes, but is not limited to, the following: apprentices.

staff of the City's Harbor Department will conduct a pre-bid meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, in the Board Room, 6th floor, of the Harbor Department Administration Building. A tour of the site conducted by the City, will be included. Note that attendance at the pre-bid meeting and site visit can be used to satisfy a portion of a Bidder’s good faith efforts to meet the SBE/VSBE participation goals listed below.

EACH BIDDER MUST ATTEND THE MANDATORY PREBID MEETING. FAILURE TO ATTEND THE MANDATORY PREBID MEETING SHALL DISQUALIFY YOUR BID.

AS DESCRIBED IN SPECIFICATION NO. HD-S2259 Bid Deadline:

Prior to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2011.

Bid packages will be time/date stamped on the 4th floor or in the Lobby and must be submitted prior to 10 a.m.

Place for Submission of Bids: 1. By Delivery Any Calendar Day Before the Bid Deadline Harbor Department Administration Building 4th Floor, Plans and Specifications/Program Management Office 925 Harbor Plaza Long Beach, CA 90802 2. By Delivery on the Same Calendar Day as the Bid Deadline Harbor Department Administration Building First Floor Lobby 925 Harbor Plaza Long Beach, CA 90802 Bid Opening: As soon as practical after the Bid Deadline Harbor Department Administration Building 6th Floor Board Room 925 Harbor Plaza Long Beach, CA 90802 Contract Documents Available: Date/Time: Beginning Thursday, November 18, 2010 Monday-Friday 7:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Harbor Department Administration Building 4th Floor, Plans and Specifications 925 Harbor Plaza Long Beach, CA 90802 MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting: Date/Time: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010 Location: 6th Floor Board Room, Harbor Dept.

Administration Building Project Contact Person: Tom Baldwin, Fax: 562-901-1763, Baldwin@polb.com NIB-1 Contract Documents. Copies of Contract Documents in CD format may be obtained, at no cost, at the Plans and Specifications Office, 4th floor, Harbor Department Administration Building, 925 Harbor Plaza, Long Beach, CA 90802 during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. To arrange to receive a CD of the Contract Documents by courier at the expense of the Bidder, call (562) 590-4146. For information on this Project and other upcoming Port projects, you may view the Port website at http://www.polb.com/economics/contractors/out_for_bid.asp.

Copies of all Port insurance endorsement forms, SBE/VSBE Program forms, Harbor Development Permit Applications and other Port forms are available at http://www.polb.com/economics/contractors/forms_permits/default.asp.

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Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting.

The Engineering

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N.

NIB-4 Contract Time and Liquidated Damages. The Work shall be completed within six hundred and fifty (650) calendar days from a date specified in a written “Notice to Proceed” issued by the City as provided in Paragraph SC-6.1 of the Special Conditions, and subject to adjustment as provided in Section 3.1 of the General Conditions. FAILURE OF THE CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN THE CONTRACT TIME AND OTHER MILESTONES WILL RESULT IN ASSESSMENT OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN THE AMOUNTS ESTABLISHED IN THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS.

A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is required under this Contract. By submitting a bid, Contractor is representing that it is prepared to sign the Letter of Assent and comply with the PLA requirements as defined in Appendix FF if awarded the Contract.

NIB-9 Trade Names and Substitution of Equals. With the exception of any sole source determination that may be identified in this paragraph, Bidders wishing to obtain City's authorization for substitution of equivalent material, product, or equipment, are required to submit a written request for an Or Equal Substitution using the form included in Appendix A together with data substantiating Bidder’s representation that the non-specified item is of equal quality to the item specified, thirty five (35) calendar days after Bid Opening. Authorization of a substitution is solely within the discretion of the City. If the request for substitution is rejected then the Contractor is required to comply with specifications at no additional cost to the City.

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NIB-11 Bid Security, Signed Contract, Insurance and Bonds. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a satisfactory Bidder’s Bond or other acceptable Bid Security in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid as a guarantee that the Bidder will, if Conditionally Awarded a Contract by the Board, within thirty (30) calendar days after the Contract is conditionally awarded to the Contractor by the City, execute and deliver such Contract to the Harbor Engineer together with all required documents including insurance forms, a Payment Bond for one hunNIB-5 Contractor’s License. Each Bidder shall hold a cur- dred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and a Performance rent and valid Class “A” California Contractor’s License to bid Bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. All this Project.

Bonds shall be on forms provided by the City.

NIB-6 Contractor-Performed Work. The Contractor shall perform, with its own employees, Contract Work amounting to at least 50% of the Contract Price, except that any designated “Specialty Items” may be performed by subcontract and the amount of any such “Specialty Items” so performed may be deducted from the Contract Price before computing the amount required to be performed by the Contractor with its own employees. “Specialty Items” will be identified by the City in the Schedule of Bid Items.

NIB-12 Conditional Award of Contract and Reservation of Rights. The Board, acting through the Executive Director, reserves the right at any time before the execution of the Contract by the City, to reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informality or irregularity. The Conditional Award of the Contract, if any, will be to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest responsive and responsible Bid. If the lowest responsive responsible Bidder fails to submit the required documents including insurance forms, bonds and signed Contract within thirty (30) calendar days after conditional award of Contract, the Board reserves NIB-7 SBE/VSBE Program. This Project is subject to the the right to rescind the Conditional Award and Conditionally Port of Long Beach (POLB) Small Business Enterprises Award the Contract to the next lowest responsive and responsi(SBE)/Very Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program. The ble Bidder. combined SBE/VSBE participation goal for this project is twenty (20%) percent, of which a minimum of three (3%) percent NIB-13 Period of Bid Irrevocability. Bids shall remain must be allocated to VSBEs. POLB expects all Bidders to open and valid and Bidders' Bonds shall be guaranteed for nineachieve the combined SBE/VSBE participation goal. Award of ty (90) calendar days after the Bid Deadline or until the the Contract will be conditioned on the Bidder submitting an Executive Director executes a Contract, whichever occurs first.

SBE-2C Commitment Plan demonstrating the Bidder’s intent to Substitution of Securities.

Substitution of meet the combined SBE/VSBE participation goal. If the bid- NIB-14 der’s Commitment Plan does not demonstrate intent to meet the Securities for retainage is permitted in accordance with Section combined goal, the Bidder shall demonstrate that it made an 22300 of the Public Contract Code. adequate good faith effort (GFE) to do so, as specified in the Instructions to Bidders (ITB-18). The Port’s SBE Program staff Issued at Long Beach, California, this 13th day of September, is available to provide information on the program require- 2010. ments, including SBE certification assistance. Please contact the SBE Office at (562) 499-3472 or sbeprogram@polb.com. Richard D. Steinke You may also view the Port’s SBE program requirements at Executive Director of the Harbor Department, City of Long Beach, California www.polb.com/sbe.

AG RACE

SHOOTING

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Continued from page 12 to an apparent domestic dispute between Jones and a woman near the barber shop he owned in east Oakland.

The shooting remains under investigation. The officers, whose names have not been released, have been placed on standard paid leave.

Jones was on parole for a prior gun possession conviction.

John Burris, an attorney for

Demolish and remove marine structures.

Provide ground improvements of jet grouting systems.

Dredge and widen ship channel Slip No. 3.

Excavate wharf and backlands.

Furnish and place stone slope protection and retention dikes.

Construct landfills off Pier E and within Slip No. 1.

Construct a prestressed pile supported concrete wharf.

Furnish place and compact filter rock, crushed miscellaneous base, and fill material behind the wharf.

Construct electrical and communication infrastructure.

Construct water supply.

Construct storm drain system including pipes, trench drains, and oil/sediment separators.

Regrade and pave with asphalt concrete over crushed miscellaneous base.

Provide striping and markings.

Remove and dispose of hazardous materials.

Jones’ family, said Friday that he is surprised and suspicious that it took so long for the police to release the information.

“All I know is that Mr. Jones did not point any item at the police, did not put his hands in his waistband and he had no weapon,” Burris said. “And the fact that he had marijuana, so what? None of that justifies being shot and killed.”

He said he is confident his employees aren’t letting either side unfairly influence the process.

Spokesmen for both candidates said procedures have improved this week since the complaints began flying.

Private meetings have stopped and signatures are getting closer scrutiny, said Cooley spokesman Kevin Spillane.

“They deny basically everything that we say ... but they have modified their procedures without admitting there were problems,” he said.

Cooley’s monitors aren’t behaving so aggressively, said Harris spokesman Brian Brokaw.

Each campaign has about a dozen volunteer monitors taking shifts watching the ballot counting, which will continue seven days a week until

the tally is completed. Harris is relying heavily on volunteers from labor unions, while Cooley’s camp put out a weekend call for more volunteers through local Republican party officials.

Both spokesmen predicted it will be at least next week, and possibly next month, before enough votes are counted to declare a winner.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010 Qualified “B” licensed General Building Contractors are invited to submit a sealed bid on Project E10-31, Module 12.6 to the Burbank-GlendalePasadena Airport Authority by 2:05 PM, December 22, 2010.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (Metro)

The Work includes, but is not limited to, the following: Installation of new doors, new windows, air conditioning, insulation and correction of some code deficiencies for 30 Single Family residences.

Metro will receive proposals for PS-100800-2639, Metro Highways I Construction Management Consultant (CMC) per Request For Proposal at the LACMTA Office of Procurement & Material Mgmt, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (12th Floor).

Bidders may obtain construction documents from the Bob Hope Airport Web Site at bobhopeairport.com under Business Opportunities and are encouraged to do so prior to the mandatory pre-bid conference. All Bidders shall register with the Airport Engineering Department either via web site or in person. Bids submitted by firms who have not registered with Airport Engineering will be considered non-responsive. A mandatory Pre-bid conference has been scheduled for December 2, 2010, at 10:00 A.M. at the Bob Hope Airport Engineering Offices, 2800 N. Clybourn Ave., Burbank, California.

DRIVERS: LOCAL Wilmington, CA. Great Paying Tanker Runs. CDL-A Tanker, Haz-Mat & 1yr Exp Req. Estenson Logistics.

Apply: www.goelc.com 866-336-9642

RANGEL

Continued from page 11 The eight-member ethics panel that convicted him — four Democrats and four Republicans — now will write what is likely to be a stinging report to amplify its findings.

Then, the full House ethics committee will conduct a hearing Thursday on the appropriate punishment for Rangel, the silver-haired, gravelly voiced and sartorially flashy veteran of 20 terms in Congress.

Rangel can waive his right to the hearing and ask the committee to go straight to deliberations on possi-

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

All proposals must be received on or before 2:30 p. m. (PST), January 4, 2011 at the address listed above, sent to the attention of Brian P. Mahaffey, Sr. CA. Proposals received later than the above date and time will be rejected and returned to the proposer unopened.

Metro shall require payment of prevailing wages and strongly encourage all proposers to attend the December 20, 2010 Pre-Proposal Conference. The Pre-Proposal conference will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Overflow Conference Room on the 3rd Floor located at the address above.

Metro shall select a firm on the basis of demonstrated competence and on professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required. Price shall not be an evaluation factor. Metro may require additional manpower to help it perform Construction Management on its future Metro Highway Projects. Metro wants a consultant to provide qualified personnel as needed. The provided staff will be part of a fully integrated construction management team working for Metro in the project and field offices.

You may obtain a copy of the RFP, or further information, by faxing Brian P. Mahaffey at (213) 922-3883.

“Be wary of out of area companies. Check with the local Better Business Bureau before you send any money for fees or services. Read and understand any contracts before you sign. Shop around for rates.”

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Possible sanctions include a House vote deploring his conduct, a fine and denial of certain privileges.

Rangel’s downfall, in part, came in the way he solicited money for a New York college center designed as a monument to himself.

There also was his decade of misleading annual disclosures of his income and assets and his use of a subsidized New York apartment — designated for residential use — as a campaign office.

The panel deliberated over two days before its chairman, Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren, made a bare-bones statement announcing the findings — leaving a full expla-

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new policies. Napolitano wrote an op-ed column in USA Today insisting that the body scanners used at many airports were safe and any images were viewed by federal airport workers in private settings.

Napolitano later said in a news conference at Ronald Reagan National Airport that she regretted the growing opposition to moves by the federal government to make flying safer. But she said the changes were necessary to deal with emerging terrorist threats such as a Nigerian man’s alleged attempt to blow up a jetliner bound from Amsterdam to Detroit last Christmas Day using hard-to-detect explosives.

Authorities allege that the explosives were hidden in the suspect’s underwear.

There are some 300 full-body scanners now operational in 60 U.S. airports. TSA is on track to deploy approximately 500 units by the end of 2010.

Associated Press writers Samantha L. Bonkamp in New York and Robert Jablon and Daisy Ngyuen in Los Angeles contributed to this report.

nation for the upcoming written report.

The conviction was a fresh setback for Democrats who lost control of the House to the GOP in the midterm elections, support for Republican candidates’ assertions of bad conduct.

At his one-day trial on Monday, Rangel was reduced to pleading for a postponement — arguing that his lawyers abandoned him after he paid them some $2 million but could afford no more. The panel rejected his request, and Rangel walked out of the proceeding.

“How can anyone have confidence in the decision of the ethics subcommittee when I was deprived of due process rights, right to counsel and was not even in the room?”

Rangel complained on Tuesday. “I can only hope that the full committee will treat me more fairly and take into account my entire 40 years of service to the Congress before making any decisions on sanctions.”

He called the panel’s findings “unprecedented” because there was no rebuttal evidence. He complained that the rejection of his appeal for more time violated “the basic constitutional right to counsel.”

Rangel, echoing a statement he made in August in a speech to the House, added, “Any failings in my conduct were the result of good faith mistakes.” He said they were caused by “sloppy and careless record keeping but were not criminal or corrupt.”

New York Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat who attended Rangel’s fundraiser in August while campaigning to clean up New York politics, said, “It’s obviously a sad situation to experience.”

“It’s important that people have full faith in the integrity in public service, so it's painful to watch,” Cuomo said Tuesday at a press event near Rochester. “But we’ll see what happens at the end of the process.”

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Two counts charging him with misuse of Congress’ free mail privilege were merged into one. And the panel voted 7-1 on a final charge that he had brought discredit on the House. No breakdown was given on who voted no.

The charges said the solicitation for the Rangel Center targeted foundations and businesses that were seeking official action from the House or had interests that might be substantially affected by Rangel’s congressional conduct.

However, Rangel was not accused of using his influence to pass or defeat legislation.

During Monday’s trial proceeding, the chief counsel for the House

ethics committee, Blake Chisam, told the jury that Rangel could have received permission to solicit nonprofit foundations. However, he could not have used congressional stationery and staff as he was found to have done.

Rangel had previously acknowledged some of the charges, including submission of 10 years’ worth of incomplete and inaccurate annual statements disclosing his assets and income.

He also admitted he initially did not report his rental income from a unit he owned at the Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic.

An apartment in Harlem's Lennox Terrace complex housed the Rangel for Congress and National Leadership PAC political committees, although the lease terms said the unit was for living purposes only.

Chisam had told the jury that other tenants were evicted at an increasing rate for violating the same lease terms.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Susan Burton Selected as Top 10 CNN Hero

BY SHIRLEY HAWKINS CONTRIBUTING WRITER Some who are familiar with Watts resident Susan Burton know she is a woman of vision, courage and determination.

The founder of A New Way of Life Reentry Project, a nonprofit agency that aids formerly incarcerated women, Burton has an organization that has assisted roughly 500 women with housing, counseling and social services. The agency also helps women maintain sobriety and reunite with their families while helping them to regain a sense of dignity and self-esteem.

Burton, a former inmate, was recently honored for her efforts by the NAACP and Harvard University. And Burton was selected from thousands of nominees as one of CNN’s Top Ten Heroes for 2010.

The winner will be chosen by popular vote — the last day to vote on the CNN website is Nov.18. The candidates accruing the most votes will receive an award of $125,000 to continue their nonprofit work.

Burton and the other candidates’ life stories will be featured in “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,� to air on the CNN channel on Thanksgiving evening on Nov. 25.

It’s been a long and arduous journey from prison to national recognition for Burton, who grew up in the projects in East Los Angeles, suffered physical abuse as a child, and eventually dropped out of school.

Roughly 30 years ago, Burton spiraled into a world of crack cocaine and despair after her son — who was 5 — died after being accidentally hit by a car. Burton said she was incarcerated six times. “I was black, poor, and a person with a criminal history,� she said.

It was a Burton’s trip to a rehab facility more than a decade ago that helped her eventually break free from her addiction.

Burton was aware that there was a need for former prisoners to receive social services, support and housing. Without proper help and guidance, she knew that many former women inmates would slide

back into the world of drugs or be tempted by the streets, thus contributing to their return behind bars.

Aiming to make a difference, Burton made a personal commitment to help formerly incarcerated women in need — eventually purchasing a home and founding the organization in 1998. “A New Way of Life took off right away,� said Burton.

A New Way of Life, which aids about 50 women a year, has expanded to include five houses in South Los Angeles, Compton and Watts.

After receiving counseling and support, many of the women are reunited with their families and children.

Burton said that A New Way of Life continues to fill a critical and growing need in the lives of exinmates. And word about the agency’s services has spread in prisons throughout the state.

Burton and her staff are sent nearly 70 letters a month from inmates — both male and female — seeking help from her nonprofit agency.

Some of Burton’s biggest supporters live in Watts.

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Susan Burton Mildred Harper, 86, said that Burton is doing tremendous work. “I’ve volunteered with her organization since the beginning,� said Harper, president of the Neighborhood Watch block club, who has lived in Watts since 1960. “I get Susan to speak at different organizations in the city. I admire the work she is doing to help women turn their lives around.�

Burton said she is still stunned and humbled to be nominated as one

of CNN’s heroes. “Just being nominated as one of the top 10 heroes by CNN is huge,� she said. “It makes me realize that the work I’ve done over the years is finally being recognized and supported. I am grateful for A New Way of Life, which has allowed me to use my life to create a better world for others.�

To find out about A New Way of Life’s programs, visit www.anewwayoflife.org.

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