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Black Conservative Tea Party Backers Take Heat BY VALERIE BAUMAN AP WRITER

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — They’ve been called Oreos, traitors and Uncle Toms, and are used to having to defend their values. Now black conservatives are really taking heat for their involvement in the mostly white tea party movement — and for having the audacity to oppose the policies of the nation’s first black president.

BLACK CONSERVATIVE — David Webb (center) poses with Newt Gingrich and an unidentified woman. Webb is an organizer of New York City’s Tea Party 365 Inc. movement and a black conservative radio personality.

“I’ve been told I hate myself. I’ve been called an Uncle Tom. I’ve been told I’m a spook at the door,” said Timothy F. Johnson, chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation, a group of black conservatives who support free market principles and limited government. “Black Republicans find themselves always having to prove who they are. Because the assumption is the Republican Party is for whites and the Democratic Party is for blacks,” he said. Johnson and other black conservatives say they were drawn to the tea party movement because of what they

consider its common-sense fiscal values of controlled spending, less taxes and smaller government. The fact that they’re black — or that most tea partyers are white — should have nothing to do with it, they say. “You have to be honest and true to yourself. What am I supposed to do, vote Democratic just to be popular? Just to fit in?” asked Clifton Bazar, a 45-year-old New Jersey freelance photographer and conservative blogger. Opponents have branded the tea party as a group of racists hiding behind economic concerns — and reports that some tea partyers were lobbing racist slurs at black congressmen during last month’s heated health care vote give them ammunition. But these black conservatives don’t consider racism representative of the movement as a whole — or race a reason to support it. Angela McGlowan, a black congressional candidate from Mississippi, said her tea party involvement is “not about a black or white issue.” “It’s not even about Republican or Democrat, from my standpoint,” she told The Associated Press. “All of us are taxed too much.” Still, she’s in the minority. As a nascent grassroots movement with no registration or formal structure, there are no racial demographics available for the tea party movement; it’s believed to include only a small number of blacks and Hispanics. Some black conservatives credit President Barack Obama’s election — and their distaste for his policies — with inspiring them and motivating dozens of black Republicans to plan

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L.A. Mayor Backs Down, Says City Services Shutdown a Last Resort BY CHRISTINA HOAG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

(AP) — In the end, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was forced to admit that he didn’t have the power to shut down city services. But his threat to do so drew attention to the desperate fiscal situation facing Los Angeles. Villaraigosa proposed closing city departments that don’t make money, such as parks and libraries, for two days a week starting April 12. He later backed down from his hardline stance over the budget crisis, conceding that he would need the City Council’s approval and requesting $20 million from the power utility to keep the city solvent. It was a “plan of last resort,” said his deputy chief of staff, Matt Szabo. “We understand that we need to work with the council if, in fact, we would need to implement such a plan,” Szabo said. “But we have to have a final contingency plan that we’re not going to run out of money.” The statements capped a day of ramped-up pressure on the mayor from the City Council, the controller and labor unions after he announced April 6 that he was going to furlough about 22,000 city employees two days a week because the city will run out of cash next month. The worst economic decline since the Depression, a steep drop in tax revenue, and burgeoning expenses have led to the city’s current dire financial situation. The city has a $212 million budget deficit that

YEL Program Schools Kids in Subjects They Love: Music, Fashion, Sports BY SAM RICHARD MANAGING EDITOR

The situation occurred often: Andre Jones finished his homework. And soon after, boredom began. He couldn’t hang out in the neighborhood to rid the monotony due to the presence of gang members in the area, near 104th and San Pedro streets, the sixth-grader says. “I don’t want to be around that

… because it’s going to ruin my life in the future, and I can go to jail and stuff like that,” he says. Jones, 13, eventually found at least two extracurricular activities to participate in: dancing and learning to be a DJ in the Youth Edutainment League, a program that gives locals, ages 12 to 18, the opportunity to learn about the sports, music and film industries, and prepare to enter into them. YOUNG DJ — Youth Edutainment League founder Darius Farrelly (left) instructs student Davion (center) as he uses DJ equipment. YEL is a program that provides local youth, ages 12 to 18, with the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the sports, music and film industries. Photo by DAMIEN SMITH

Approaching its fourth year in November 2010, YEL has been expanding despite its challenges, and founder Darius Farrelly plans to continue growing the program by helping place it in more schools throughout the Los Angeles area. Developing a Legacy Y.E.L. blossomed from one concept: the “minor league.” Farrelly wrote the phrase in 2000 on notes for his father’s eulogy — the same day he was told an aneurism suddenly snatched away his dad’s life. He didn’t want Dennis Sylvester Farrelly to become a forgotten man. Dennis Farrelly cared for the local community and children in New York. He coached local youth softball teams, purchased balls and secured playing locations for the kids. He advised young Darius and his buddies about how to treat girls on their way to games. And he even cared enough about Darius and his friends to fashion paper towels into See YEL, page 11

some have estimated could grow to $1 billion in four years without drastic cuts. The City Council’s chief legislative analyst, Gerry Miller, told council members April 7 that the mayor cannot shut down city services without council approval. “The mayor does not have the unilateral authority to do that,” Miller said. The city also would be violating labor contracts, which stipulate no furloughs, said Bob Schoonover, president of the Service Employees International Union Local 721, which represents about 10,000 city employees. Villaraigosa and the council are in a political tug-of-war over rate hikes requested by the Department of Water and Power. After the council approved a smaller rate hike to cover increased costs of coal and natural gas, the DWP reneged on a previous promise to transfer $73 million to the city’s general fund, saying without the higher rate hike, it could not afford to give the money. The council responded by asking the mayor to press the DWP for the funds since he appoints the utility’s board of commissioners and general manager, but he proposed a service shutdown. On April 7, the former DWP commission president Nick Patsaouras filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court to force the utility to fulfill its obligation to make the transfer. The suit states that the DWP already has an 8 percent surplus, enough to provide the money. Patsaouras stepped down from the

NEWS IN BRIEF THE SOUTHLAND L.A. Finds $63M in Extra Cash, But Deficit Increases (AP) — Los Angeles’ top administrator says the city’s coffers have about $63 million more than expected but not enough to solve the financial crisis. Chief Administrative Officer Ray Ciranna said April 9 that the extra money resulted from an increase in property tax revenues and other cost-saving measures. However, Ciranna says the Department of Water and Power’s refusal to transfer $73 million to the city means the deficit for this fiscal year has increased by $12 million. The city now faces a $224 million deficit. The DWP has said it does not have the money in its surplus fund to pay the city after the City Council refused to grant the utility its requested rate hike. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa proposed slashing most city services to close the shortfall, but has backed off that plan.

commission in October 2008. Villaraigosa went on a media blitz April 7, appearing on CNN, Fox Business News and local radio to explain his shutdown move. “On May 5, we’ll be out of cash,” he said on CNN. “If I don’t do these actions now, we won’t be able to pay the bills.” He later announced he would ask the DWP for $20 million but warned that its board may not approve the transfer. Szabo said the DWP may be more likely to approve the transfer if it can reach a compromise on the rate hike with the City Council. He called the council’s smaller rate hike “a reasonable compromise” but added that DWP must have flexibility to adjust rates in the future in line with its costs. The council and controller also ratcheted up pressure on the DWP. Controller Wendy Greuel announced an audit of the utility to verify its claim that it was financially unable to give the city $73 million. “I want to take the politics out of this process and provide an independent review of the DWP’s finances,” she said. Meanwhile, the council passed a series of motions to wrest control of the DWP away from the mayor. The council wants to ask voters next year to give it the power to remove the DWP general manager and commissioners. The council also wants voters to decide if it can control rate increases and the DWP budget. The city has started to feel the See SHUTDOWN, page 9

L.A. Teachers Union Votes for Deal to Shorten Year (AP) — Los Angeles teachers have voted to approve a deal to shorten the school year by at least five days in an attempt to deal with a budget shortfall and fend off layoffs. The United Teachers Los Angeles said in a news release that teachers on April 10 approved the two-year agreement struck last month between the union and school district administrators. Under the deal, union members will take five furlough days in the next school year and seven the following year in exchange for saving more than 2,000 jobs, including those of 284 librarians, nurses and counselors threatened with layoffs this summer. The release says about 21,000 of the roughly 27,000 union members voted for the agreement. Next, the LAUSD board will have to vote on the agreement.

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OPINION EARL OFARI HUTCHINSON

Obama Can Now Pick a Judge with a Heart In 2005, then-Illinois Sen. Barack Obama was unequivocal. He said he wanted a Supreme Court justice with a heart. By that, he meant someone who was not just a top legal scholar and rendered flawless legal rulings, but who had real compassion for people’s needs and suffering. In a fiery Senate floor speech on Sept. 22 that year, Obama hammered Bush’s high court pick, John G. Roberts, as being dismissive and insensitive to race and gender discrimination. Four months later, Obama went on the attack again. He lambasted Bush’s next high court pick, Samuel A. Alito, as a shill for those who are powerful and uncaring about the rights and protections of the disadvantaged, including minorities. He slammed Alito for backing prosecutors over the rights of defendants. He felt so strongly that Alito was not the right sort for the court that he joined in a futile and short-lived filibuster against him. He didn’t stop there. At a presidential campaign appearance in 2007, Obama said: “We need somebody who’s got the heart to recognize, the empathy to recognize, what it’s like to be a young teenage mom; the empathy to understand what it’s like to be poor or African American or gay or disabled or old.” There was again that reference to the “heart.” Obama wanted and expected a Supreme Court justice to be a guardian of the people’s interests, to be cut squarely in the proud tradition of Hugo Black, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren — and, yes, on his best days, John Paul Stevens. Obama saw

absolutely nothing wrong with a justice being a legal scholar, judicial expert and activist. He firmly rejected the GOP’s and conservative judicial watchdog groups’ phony, politically self-serving, strict constitutional, constructionist litmus test for judges. The High Court’s ultra conservatives — Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia and William Rehnquist — were unabashed judicial activists and ideologues. Conservatives heap praise on them and criticize any jurist that doesn’t agree with them. Four years later and a second Supreme Court judge pick in the waiting, nothing has changed. And since it hasn’t, Obama has the chance to follow his heart and pick the kind of judge he made clear that both Bush picks weren’t. Instead, Obama can pick a judge who will protect the rights of the powerless, minorities and women. He has absolutely nothing to lose. GOP senators, Tea Party leaders, Rush Limbaugh and other conservatives will stick to their hit plan on him no matter who he picks to replace Stevens. His pick will be too liberal and too activist, as well as too pro-victim’s rights, too pro-affirmative action, and too pro-civil liberties, not to mention too embracing of identity politics. The GOP tactics in pounding Obama’s pick is unchanged. They will scream, cow and badger the court pick on the same tired hit points. The goal is unchanged, and that’s to ensure that he or she toes the conservative legal constructionist line not solely before the Senate Judiciary panel, but, more importantly, on the bench.

A slip or a too-confrontational pose by the pick during the hearings will instantly be pounced on and held up by conservative attackers as proof that he or she doesn’t have the right stuff to be a fair and impartial judge. That person will be under tremendous pressure to assure senators that he or she will play it strictly by the moderate and conservative playbook on any and all decisions that even remotely touch on race and class issues on the bench, as well as abortion and other issues that are traditional conservative causes. None of the attack points about Obama’s pick as too liberal, activist, and, therefore, judicially suspect, will be true. He or she will have played it close to the vest in their decisions, rulings and opinions in their stints on the various appellate courts; so close that not one of the picks will likely raise a whimper of criticism or protest from any impartial legal or judicial organization. Obama’s pick won’t alter the still-suffocating conservative tilt on the court. But a strong progressive can go toe-to-toe with the very judges who Obama felt did not embody the true spirit of what the Supreme Court should be about. That’s empathy and sympathy for the downtrodden, poor and minorities. A solid progressive pick would be a model for the type of law and justice the court, in time, can and should represent. Best of all, it would show that when he had the chance, Obama dared to put a judge on the High Court with the heart that he wants. See HUTCHINSON, page 9

Time for Action on Summer Jobs for Youth BY MARC H. MORIAL

After months of pressure from the National Urban League, the Congressional Black Caucus, and other members of the civil rights community, the White House has endorsed a key provision of the National Urban League’s six-point Plan for Putting Americans Back to Work: summer jobs for chronically unemployed urban youth. In a recent conference call between CBC Chairwoman Barbara Lee and White House officials, the Obama administration urged Senate passage of H.R. 4899, a bill that would allocate $600 million to create 300,000 summer youth jobs, which passed in the House on March 24. This renewed interest in job creation that leaves no one behind comes in the wake of a March jobs report showing that while 162,000 jobs were created last month and overall unemployment appears to be leveling off at 9.7 percent, African American unemployment has now risen to 16.5 percent and Hispanic joblessness stands at 12.6 percent. Even more troubling as the summer approaches is that more than 40 percent of black teenagers are unemployed — a recipe for disaster for the young people, their families and our economy.

We know that summer jobs not only put needed money into the budgets of struggling families, but also provide valuable work experience that can start young people on the path to productive adulthood, and help jump-start local economies. Summer jobs also take idle kids off the hot summer streets where they are more likely to get into trouble. In recent months, the National Urban League has waged a relentless campaign for job creation in communities of greatest need. Last November, we presented our sixpoint plan to the White House and congressional leaders. In February, we met with President Obama in the Oval Office to reiterate the need for a more targeted approach to job creation. And we carried that message directly to Capitol Hill during last month’s annual Legislative Policy Conference. The jobs crisis was also the cover story of this year’s State of Black America Report. A summer jobs bill is sorely needed, but as Congresswoman Barbara Lee has said, it would merely be a down payment on job creation. A much bolder and more comprehensive plan is called for. In fact, Lee recently teamed up

with California Congressman George Miller to structure a $100 billion jobs bill, “The Local Jobs for America Act,” which would create or save 1 mil- Marc H. Morial lion public and private sector jobs. The bill contains many of the elements of the National Urban League’s six-point plan, including direct job creation, job training, and targeted help for communities most in need. CBC member Bobby Rush has also introduced the “Employing Youth for the American Dream Act,” which tracks many of the Urban League’s recommendations. I am pleased that the White House and the Congress are finally responding to the recommendations of the Urban League, the CBC and others. We must increase efforts to create jobs for the chronically unemployed, especially in communities of color. But we don’t have months to debate this issue. Summer is fast approaching. Our young people need jobs now. Marc Morial is president and CEO of the National Urban League.

Arts Can Play Role in Economic Recovery MARTHA RICHARDS THE AMERICAN FORUM

When facing tough times, most Americans turn to the arts. We crank up our favorite songs on the radio, go to a movie, or settle in for an evening of “Dancing with the Stars.” And, yet, as our country struggles through one of its worse economic periods, our leaders seem oblivious to the pivotal role the arts can play in our recovery. Seventy-five years ago, our leaders made better use of our cultural strengths. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt led the country during the Great Depression of the 1930s, he understood that the arts generated hope and community pride, and he invested in them as part of his recovery strategy. The centerpiece of his recovery program was the massive Works Progress Administration (WPA), and it supported arts, drama, media, oral history and literacy programs side by side with programs to construct public buildings and roads. The WPA employed more than 40,000 artists, including many of the best artists of the period, such as Eudora Welty, Zora Neale Hurston, Louise Nevelson, Langston Hughes, Orson Welles and Arthur Miller. These artists eventually became American cultural icons, but during the Depression, they were out of work along with everyone else. During his election campaign, President Obama recognized that the country was facing a crisis of imagination. He campaigned on a platform of hope and convened a National Arts Policy Committee of 33 arts leaders. He promised to be a champion of the arts and said, “To remain competitive in the global economy, America needs to reinvigorate the kind of creativity and innovation that has made this country great.” But in his fairly recent State of the Union speech about the econom-

ic stimulus programs, the president did not include the arts. Martha Richards Obama announced that 2 million Americans had been hired because of his programs, and he spoke proudly of hiring construction and clean-energy workers, teachers, police officers, firefighters, first responders and correctional officers. He did not mention hiring artists. To be fair, his administration hasn’t completely ignored the arts in its recovery plans. The National Endowment for the Arts received $50 million of stimulus funds last year despite strong Republican opposition — but that is a miniscule percentage of the total Recovery Act package of $787 billion. The total budget appropriation for the NEA this year is only $167.5 million — enough for about 7,600 jobs at a salary of $22,000 per year, the poverty level for a family of four. Does anyone seriously believe that such a meager investment is adequate to maintain the cultural vitality of a nation of 315 million people in a period of crisis? It’s time for President Obama to include artists in his recovery plans. His strategy of offering tax breaks to small, private businesses won’t create the jobs artists need. We need federal employment programs like the WPA of the 1930s or the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of the 1970s that create true public sector jobs. Thousands of unemployed and underemployed artists are taking whatever jobs they can find these days. Instead of ignoring their talents, we should be hiring them to beautify our cities, spark the creativity of our children, ease the loneliness of our seniors, document our past, imagine our future and inspire us all with performances, workSee RICHARDS, page 7

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BUSINESS BIZSHORTS Free File Offers Tax Return Extension (IRS) — Taxpayers who need extra time to file their federal returns this year can file the Form 4868 request for an automatic extension through IRS Free File. The extension gives those who request it an additional six months, until Oct. 15, to file the tax return. Taxpayers can file the request for extension with traditional Free File or Free File Fillable Forms. Using Free File to prepare and electronically submit Form 4868 is free. In addition, taxpayers can use paid preparers or purchased software to electronically file Form 4868. A paper version is also available for download from the IRS Web site, IRS.gov. However, you will only receive an acknowledgement that the IRS received your request, if you e-file or Free File the request. Free File and Free File Fillable Forms will be available through Oct. 15. An extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay. The public still needs to estimate tax liability and pay any balance due when requesting the extension. Several payment options are available, including electronic funds withdrawal, credit card and check.

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PACE Offers Web Site Marketing Course to Businesses (PACE) — The PACE Business Development Center will offer the Marketing Your Business Online workshop April 17, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the L.A. Athletic Club, 413 W. 7th St., Los Angeles. The workshop’s objective is to help businesses develop strategies for online marketing and search engine optimization. The workshop provides an overview and information about tasks and methods for developing a successful online marketing campaign. The workshop is geared toward those with Web sites that garner little Internet traffic. Oscar J. Muro, an entrepreneur and technology executive with more than 18 years in the software and Internet industry, will be the workshop’s featured speaker. Admission is $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Parking is $4.50. RSVP at bdcinfo@pacela.org. Information: www.pacelabdc.org.

LBCF Presents Meet the Funders Forum (LBCF) — The California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation and Assemblyman Isadore Hall will present “Meet the Funders” forum April 23, 9 a.m., with 8:30 See BIZSHORTS, page 9

Injunction Would Bar Gang Members From Skid Row (AP) — Authorities unveiled a legal tactic April 7 aimed at keeping gang members — and the drugs they sell — off the streets of Skid Row. Under a civil lawsuit proposed by the city attorney’s office, 80 defendants, most of them gang members, would be barred from the 50-block area on the east side of downtown. The move is aimed at reducing rampant drug sales in the impoverished district populated by 4,000 homeless or transient people, many of whom are trying to recover from addictions. The gang members are “predatory as they come from various parts of Los Angeles to victimize and profit from the already poor, weak and often addicted people who struggle to live there,” the lawsuit states. Bruce Riordan, chief of the city attorney’s gang division, said rival gang members often cooperate with each other in Skid Row to maximize drug profits. The use of gang injunctions is common across Southern California, but the orders typically target gathering or other activities by a single gang in an area. If caught on Skid Row, a person named in the injunction could face up to six months in jail.

Inglewood’s Jeff Muir Resigns (City of Inglewood) — Jeff Muir, Inglewood’s assistant city administrator and chief financial officer, announced April 7 his decision to resign. “Over the last several weeks I have given much thought to this, but in considering my own health, my family and my career and how those things fit together, I have made a decision to return to the Culver City post I formerly held,” he stated. “I am very fortunate to have been extended this opportunity.” Muir stressed that his decision was unrelated to any difficulties the city of Inglewood faces and based solely on his family’s best interests. He also apologized for the void his departure would create but promised to provide recommendations to the City Council about how to best move forward. “I am satisfied about the fact that we were able to provide a clear picture of the budget situation and some other financial information,” he said in a statement. “I hope there is no question

about how serious the issues are, and how quickly the city must begin to take action. Getting the audits caught up was also something I’m pleased we were able to complete.” He concluded his statement by urging city officials to work together to tackle the city’s financial challenges.

THE STATE Schwarzenegger Silences Critics of Calif. Sell-Off SACRAMENTO (AP) — The Schwarzenegger administration has removed appointees from two oversight bodies that must sign off on its plan to sell California state office buildings, replacing potential critics of the move with people who support it. The appointees — to building authorities in San Francisco and Los Angeles — were replaced quietly in recent weeks as the state began taking bids on the properties, and their removal likely quashes any dissent or independent financial studies that See BRIEFS, page 9

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Foothill Extension First New Measure R Rail Project The 11.4-mile rail line between Pasadena and Azusa became the >rst new rail project funded by Measure R, thanks to an $810 million agreement reached between Metro and the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority. Groundbreaking for the project is expected in June.

Go Metro To Dodger Stadium Take advantage of a winning combination to reach Dodger Stadium this season. Just Go Metro to Union Station and connect with the Dodger Stadium Express. You’ll avoid tra;c and help reduce air pollution; and your Dodger ticket is good for the fare! The Dodger Stadium Express is made possible by Clean Transportation Funding from MSRC. For more information, visit metro.net.

Check Online For Sepulveda Pass Updates Find out the latest on road closures and construction delays on the I-405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass at metro.net/405. Metro and Caltrans are widening the freeway between the I-10 and U.S. 101 to add a carpool lane and reduce travel time on one of the busiest – and most congested – freeways in the nation.

Meet Me @Metro At Union Station May 2 The Watts Village Theater Company is bringing live theater to a station near you with its production of Meet Me @Metro on Sunday, May 2. Performances will be on the Metro Red and Blue lines starting at Union Station, stopping at several stations and ending at the 103rd Street Station. For information, go to wattsvillagetheatercompany.org.

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COMMUNITY Reflections in Black and White

WHAT’S GOING ON? Deadline for receipt of What’s Going On listings is Friday, noon, at least two weeks prior to activity. Fax to: (213) 251-5720, e-mail us at lawattsnus@aol.com or mail to: L.A. Watts Times, 3540 Wilshire Blvd., PH3, Los Angeles, CA 90010. JUSTICE EXHIBIT — The Reverence Project and California Crime Victims for Alternatives to the Death Penalty will present The “F” Word Exhibition and Dialogue Series: “Forgiveness and Justice” April 15, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Watts Arts Gallery, 9101 Hooper Ave., Los Angeles. The “F” Word (Forgiveness) exhibition is a collection of images and personal narratives exploring forgiveness in the face of atrocity. The exhibition will be displayed through April 17, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Information: wattsarts.com/Gallery. html. AUTISM CONFERENCE — For the fourth consecutive year, Special Needs Network Inc. will host its free Tools for Transformation Conference, providing workshop training sessions, information, and resources for parents of children diagnosed with autism and related disorders. Under the theme “Leveraging Resources for Change,” the conference will kick off with a Legislative Breakfast April 16, 9 a.m., in the California Science Center, 700 State Drive, Los Angeles,

followed by the conference taking place April 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Junior Blind of America facilities, 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd., Los Angeles. Information: (323) 3897100, www.specialneedsnetwork. net. FUMC ANNIVERSARY — First United Methodist Church in Compton will celebrate its 142nd year of ministry April 18, 3 p.m. The Rev. Stephanie Hoxey will serve as guest speaker. Hoxey was born and raised in Compton and attended FUMC during her early childhood. The public is invited to join in the birthday celebration. The church is at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., Compton. Information: (310) 639-0775. EARTH DAY — Community Services Unlimited will present Earth Day South LA April 17, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Normandie Avenue Elementary School. More than 100 artists will participate in performances and ceremonies of music and dance, community mural, a recycled art exhibit and fashion show, and art sale. Local food will be showcased with recipe demos, food vendors and produce for sale. Information: www. csuinc.org. STORYTELLING — The Sunday Adult Storytelling Series will feature guest storyteller Angela Lloyd in “My Mother’s Piano, My Father’s Voice: Words and Music for the

Journey Home” April 18, 7 p.m., at the Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach. Lloyd’s stories come from both the oral and literary traditions and, during this event, will be accompanied by autoharp, ukulele, spoon and bell. Refreshments will be provided. Tickets are $10. Information: (562) 433-3363, www. foundtheatre.org. CABRILLO CELEBRATION — The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will mark the 40th annual Earth Day Celebration with a day of free programs, including a beach cleanup, demonstration, information and activities. Participation options include joining the cleanup, grunion egg hatching, and guided walks to the salt marsh. The cleanup takes place between 8 and 10 a.m. Supplies and refreshments will be provided. The aquarium is at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro. Information: (310) 548-7562, www.cabrillo marineaquarium.org. ETIQUETTE — Attention girls ages 11 to 17 years old: The Friends of Angeles Mesa Public Library, Hyde Park Public Library and Park Mesa Heights Neighborhood Community Council will present Etiquette & Manners “Born Beautiful” Conference April 24. This conference aims to educate, enhance and affect girls’ social skills and personal style so that they meet life’s opportunities with confidence. Workshops for parents will also be offered. This event is free, but registration is required. Information: (323) 292 4328, friendsam90043@yahoo.com.

Facts April 15, 1985 Thomas “Hit Man” Hearns wins the World Middleweight title. This is one of five weight classes that he has won a boxing title in, making him the first black to win boxing titles in five different weight classes. Source: blackfacts.com

FAT S & HUGGY — R&B music sensation Antoine Dominique “Fats” Domino stands beside Los Angeles radio disc jockey Dick “Huggy Boy” Hugg in March 1955 while surrounded by others. Born Feb. 26, 1928, in New Orleans, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Fats Domino Photo by HARRY ADAMS first garnered widespread attention with his single “The Fat Man,” released by Imperial Records in 1949. This song, an early example of rock ‘n’ roll music, sold more than 1 million copies. The 1955 Top 10 single “Ain’t That a Shame” won Domino crossover appeal, making him a pop star. All in all, singer-songwriter and pianist Domino would score more than three dozen Top 40 singles. In 1998, Domino received the National Medal of Arts from then-President Bill Clinton for his contributions to American music. When Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, however, Domino’s Lower Ninth Ward mansion in New Orleans was ravaged. Included in Domino’s possessions that were lost or destroyed was the National Medal of Arts. After the hurricane struck, then-President George W. Bush gave Domino a new medal as replacement. Domino is now 82 and has appeared in recent years at events such as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Huggy Boy, (far left) pictured with Domino, died Aug. 30, 2006, at age 78. Huggy Boy is known for being the first white disc jockey to broadcast on radio station KRKD from the then all-night record store Dolphin’s of Hollywood, which was at Central and Vernon avenues in Los Angeles. On his own record label, Caddy Records, Hugg recorded Jim Balcom, Jeanette Baker, Chuck Higgins and Johnny Flamingo. Later, he became an advocate for Chicano recording groups and helped promote what was known as Los Angeles’ Eastside Sound. Source: wikipedia.org. This picture is part of an ongoing photo series, titled “Reflections in Black and White,” that will be published regularly in the L.A. Watts Times, courtesy of the Institute for Arts and Media at California State University, Northridge.

TEA PARTY Continued from page 1 political runs in November. For black candidates like McGlowan, tea party events are a way to reach out to voters of all races with her conservative message. “I’m so proud to be a part of this movement! I want to tell you that a lot of people underestimate you guys,” the former national political commentator for Fox News told the cheering crowd at a tea party rally in Nashville, Tenn., in February. Tea party voters represent a new model for these black conservatives— away from the black, liberal Democratic base located primarily in

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cities, and toward a black and white conservative base that extends into the suburbs. Black voters have overwhelmingly backed Democratic candidates, support that has only grown in recent years. In 2004, presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry won 88 percent of the black vote; four years later, 95 percent of black voters cast ballots for Obama. Black conservatives don’t want to have to apologize for their divergent views. “I’ve gotten the statement, ‘How can you not support the brother?’” said David Webb, an organizer of New York City’s Tea Party 365 Inc. movement and a conservative radio personality. Since Obama’s election, Webb said some black conservatives have even resorted to hiding their political views. “I know of people who would play the (liberal) role publicly, but have their private opinions,” he said. “They don’t agree with the policy but they have to work, live and exist in the community ... Why can’t we speak openly and honestly if we disagree?” Among the 37 black Republicans running for U.S. House and Senate seats in November is Charles Lollar of Maryland’s 5th District. A tea party supporter running against House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., Lollar says he’s finding support in unexpected places. McGlowan, one of three GOP candidates in north Mississippi’s 1st District primary, seeks a seat held since 2008 by Democrat Travis Childers. The National Republican Congressional Committee has supported Alan Nunnelee, chairman of the state Senate Appropriations Committee, who is also pursuing tea party voters. McGlowan believes the tea party movement has been unfairly portrayed as monolithically white, male and middle-aged, though she acknowledged blacks and Hispanics

See TEA PARTY, page 9

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FORUMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Publisher Lenora ‘Doll’ Carter Dies at 69 WASHINGTON (NNPA) — Houston Forward Times Publisher Lenora “Doll” Carter, treasurer of the board of directors for the National Newspaper Publishers Association, and a former NNPA Publisher of the Year, was found dead of an apparent heart attack April 10. She was 69. “It is with a Lenora “Doll” Carter profound sadness that I (announce the) loss of … Lenora ‘Doll’ Carter,” said NNPA Chairman Danny Bakewell Sr. NNPA First Vice Chair John B. Smith Sr., who worked with Carter during the past four years as chair, said that she “personified distinctive grace, character and style as a ‘chaplain for the common good’ as publisher of The Houston Forward Times.” A native of Corrigan, Texas, and a graduate of Arizona State University, Carter’s accomplishments include receiving the NAACP Mickey Leland Humanitarian Award, the Pioneer Award, the Alma Newsom Vision Award, the Houston Medical Forum Recognition Award, the Anheuser Busch W.I.S.E. Award for Outstanding Achievement as Publisher & Community Leader, and many more.

A publisher, mother, grandmother and community servant, Carter had been married to James McDaniel for 22 years. The Houston Forward Times, founded by Carter’s late husband, Julius Carter, in January 1960 will commemorate its 50th anniversary in October. For more information, visit www. forwardtimes.com.

Alicia Keys to Perform at Jenesse 30th Anniversary Silver Rose Gala & Auction (PRNewswire) — Grammy Award-winning recording artist Alicia Keys will perform at the Jenesse Center’s 30th Anniversary Silver Rose Gala & Auction April 18, at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The theme for this year’s event is “In a Perfect World.” The event will benefit families at the Jenesse Center, a nonprofit organization that provides programs to nurture families victimized by domestic violence back to a place of mental, financial, physical and emotional well being. The Silver Rose Gala & Auction is the kick off event to the Silver Rose Weekend and will honor individuals and organizations that have brought about positive change in their communities. The Silver Rose Weekend will continue with the second annual Halle Berry Celebrity Golf Classic at the

Wilshire Country Club April 19. Information on Silver Rose Weekend: (323) 299-9496, ext. 103, www.jenesse.org.

Forum to Address Solutions to Police Brutality and Justice for Oscar Grant “Concrete Solutions to Police Brutality – Justice for Oscar Grant!” — a community town hall forum — will take place April 18, 2 p.m., at Southern California Library, 6120 Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. Speakers will include Rachel Jackson of the Oakland Assembly for Justice for Oscar Grant; Aidge Patterson of the October 22 Coalition; Jubilee Shine of the Coalition for Community Control Over the Police; and others. On New Years Day 2009, Grant was shot in Oakland by thenBay Area Rapid Transit officer Johannes Mehserle as Grant lay unarmed on a BART station platform. Information: la4og-owner@ yahoogroups.com, (213) 663-6316.

Transit Ads Promote $1,000 Reward in Illegal Dumping Prevention Campaign (City of Los Angeles) — Transit ads publicizing the City of Los Angeles’ $1,000 reward incentive to citizens who report incidences of illegal dumping, that lead to the arrest and conviction of offenders,

debuted April 8 in South Los Angeles and San Pedro, Public Works Board President Cynthia M. Ruiz announced. Transit advertising is the latest component in the “Don’t Dump on LA” illegal dumping prevention campaign, targeting severely impacted sections of South L.A. and

Wilmington. Citizens can call 3-1-1, the city’s 24-hour, non-emergency hotline, to report violators. All calls are confidential. Illegal dumping cleanup efforts cost the city about $12 million annually. Offenders can face misdemeanor or felony convictions.

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ARTS & CULTURE ‘Death at a Funeral’ Goes for the Laughs

SHORT TAKES

BY DARLENE C. DONLOE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

• Chaka Khan and Rahsaan Patterson will perform April 17, 9 p.m. to midnight, for an evening of “Soulful Music” at the Conga Room/L.A. LIVE, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. Joining them will be Assistant Speaker Pro Tem

Weddings and funerals can bring out the best and worst in families. The latter, traditionally a solemn occasion, becomes a “bag of funny” in Chris Rock’s latest star turn, “Death at a Funeral,” opening nationwide April 16. The comedy, set in Pasadena, is a remake of the 2007 British film of the same name. Featuring some of the funniest comedians working today (Rock, Martin Lawrence and Tracy Morgan), “Death at a Funeral” is a noholds-barred farce about the ridiculous antics that happen at the “going home” service of a family patriarch. The father of Aaron (Chris Rock) and Ryan (Martin Lawrence) has died. When family and friends gather to pay their respects, comedy ensues. On what should be a day of

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FUNNY GUYS — (Left to right) Martin Lawrence, Peter Dinklage, Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan in Screen Gems’ comedy “Death at a Funeral.”

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al director (Kevin Hart) is pretty sure it’s in one of two places. Next, Ryan’s wife, Michelle (Regina Hall), is ovulating and wants her husband to get busy making a baby, like, now. Oscar (James Marsden) has mistakenly taken a hallucinogenic drug thinking it was valium, and has taken to running around the property naked. And that’s just for starters. Aaron, the eldest son, who has taken on the responsibility of organizing his father’s service, is apprehensive about giving the eulogy because his brother, Ryan, is the successful writer in the family, and no one lets Aaron forget it, including Ryan. Now to save face, he must deliver an out-of-the-park eulogy and a successful event, even though his efforts get thwarted at every turn. Aaron isn’t getting help from family members, who are derailing his good intentions. And coupled with the unwanted intrusion from their father’s mysterious “special friend” — who is threatening to reveal intimate secrets unless he gets a huge payoff — Aaron is having a very bad day. The L.A. Watts Times caught up with the cast of “Death at a Funeral” at a press junket to talk about the making of this family comedy. We spoke to Chris Rock (CR), Martin Lawrence (ML) and Tracy Morgan (TM). LAWT: Chris, have you thought about what you would like to happen at your own funeral? CR: I’m not sure. I want all the living presidents there. I want them all to be in shorts. The Stanley Cup somewhere around. I haven’t given it that much thought. Maybe Jay-Z to rap the eulogy … And squeeze Oprah in there somewhere. LAWT: Is there such a thing as black comedy? CR: There is comedy that black people do. To me it’s all just comedy. I consider myself on the same line as Richard (Pryor), Eddie (Murphy) and (Bill) Cosby, but I’m also a descendant of George Carlin and Rodney Dangerfield. I just mix it all up. When I was a kid, we didn’t think Rodney Dangerfield was a funny white guy; we thought he was a funny guy. LAWT: Why did you think this remake would work? CR: I saw it in an art house with 10 people and something said, See ‘DEATH AT A FUNERAL,’ page 7

at Theatre Theater, 5041 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. The play is described as a drama that illuminates issues facing individuals, families and communities across the country. Some of these issues include single parenthood, inadequate income to raise a family, relationship conflicts, drugs in the community, learning to trust and selfsurvival. The play will run Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Donation is $20. For seniors, students, and groups of 10 or more, admission is $15 per person. Information: (323) 954-9795, www. theatretheater.net. • Ernie Hudson will play Frederick Douglass April 18, 7 p.m., facing off with the dowager Empress of China Tz’u-hsi, in Steve Allen’s award-winning PBS series, “Meeting of Minds,” now being performed live at the Steve

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Assemblyman Isadore Hall III, who will celebrate the California State Democratic Convention. Information: www.congaroom.com. • Jadar Entertainment will present a soul and jazz concert April 17, 7 p.m., at Club Tatou Downtown Los Angeles, 333 S. Boylston St., Los Angeles, featuring Rose Royce, Keith Washington, Miki Howard and Jovonnie. General admission is $45, and V.I.P. admission is $65. Information: www.Jbrownproduction. com. • Westfield Century City and KJAZZ 88.1 FM will host a free outdoor music series — Jazz on the Terrace — at 6 p.m., every Thursday from April 15 through May 20, on the level two Dining Terrace. Jazz artists from all over the United States will perform a variety of the sound’s genres such as Chicagostyle jazz, Afrobeat funk, Latin jazz and classic jazz. On April 15, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers perform jazz from the 1940s. On April 22, Willie & Nelson’s Marley Gets Jazzed will give Bob Marley’s most popular songs the Jamaican jazz treatment. And on April 29, the Frank Catalano Quartet will perform the “Blowing in the Windy City” sound. The series will take place at Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. Information: westfield.com/centurycity. • “Smooth Ontario Nights – A Weekend of All Stars Jazz,” featuring Terry Steele, Euge Groove and Everette Harp, will take place April 16 and 17, 8 p.m., at the Doubletree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Blvd., Ontario. Funds raised from “Smooth Ontario Nights” will benefit the Inland Conservatory of Performing Arts (ICPA), an institution with a full curriculum that includes theatrical, musical and dance training from introductory to advanced levels to students aged preschool and up. General admission is $40. Preferred seating is $75, and V.I.P. premium seating is $95. Admission includes dinner. Information: www.weepersfriends.org, (909) 679-9565.

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DANCE • Los Angeles Choreographers and Dancers will present Louise Reichlin and Dancers April 18, 1 and 3:30 p.m., in “The Better to Bite You With,” a modernized fairy tale based on the story of “Little Red Riding Hood” at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center Edye Second Space, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. The performance is designed for families and children and includes technology, narration, music and dance. Admission is $10 for children and students and $15 for adults. Information: (213) 385-1171, www. lachoreographersanddancers.org. • The Los Angeles Sparks will hold an open call audition for the team’s “SparKIDS” dance squad April 24, noon to 3 p.m., at Westfield Culver City. The SparKIDS are returning for their 14th season as the kids dance group that aims to bring excitement to Staples Center during Sparks’ games. The 2010 squad will once again feature dancers who range in age from 7 to 14 years old. Tryouts are open to the public and all aspiring dancers of all different backgrounds can attend. Westfield Culver City will host the three-hour-long tryouts on Level One near Best Buy. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. To register, applicants must be at least 7 years of age by May 15. The cost to try out is $15, and applicants should register in advance by visiting www.LASparks.com and clicking on SparKIDS under Fan Zone. Registration on the day of the audition will be accepted if space allows. Information: (877) 44-SPARKS.

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ARTS & CULTURE The Los Angeles premiere of “Death at a Funeral,” starring Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence and Tracy Morgan, took place April 12 at the Pacific’s Cinerama Dome in Hollywood.

Television personality Judge Greg Mathis turned 50 on April 5. Several stars came out to wish Mathis a happy birthday April 10 at the Stephen J. Ross Theatre in Burbank.

Martin Lawrence and date Clothing designer Cookie Johnson with her husband, NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

Malaak Compton-Rock and Chris Rock

Actor Wesley Snipes, Linda Reese (Mathis’ wife) and Greg Mathis.

Tracy Morgan and wife, Sabina

‘DEATH AT A FUNERAL’ Continued from page 6 ‘This is like a pop movie. Why is this playing in an art house?’ We were all laughing our heads off. It was amazing. I thought the jokes would work in America. LAWT: Martin Lawrence is playing your brother. CR: When people heard Martin was going to do the movie, people were like, ‘Oh, sh-t.’Tracy (Morgan) signed on. He was like, ‘Hey man, don’t do that movie without me.’ LAWT: Tracy, there is a lot of comedic talent in this movie. TM: These are my champions right here. This panel is like the dream team. I got my shirt — I’m on the team. I might not start. I might not ever play, but I got my shirt. What made me want to do comedy from the jump was Chris and Martin. It’s easy to do this movie because the pressure is off — working with the others. It was all about bringing your bag of funny. LAWT: Martin, how did you get involved in this movie? ML: My man Chris Rock gave me a call personally. When he first called, I said I couldn’t do it. CR: I didn’t have a lot of money when I called him the first time (laughter). ML: When he sent me the British version, I thought it was funny. Then, he called and said I was going to be his brother, and I said, ‘I gotta be on board.’ Me and Chris would see each other, and we were always talking about getting together. He put it together. I gotta give him credit for that. CR: Martin was like, ‘It would be a lot funnier if I had some money. If you had a few million dollars this script would be amazing!!’ (laughter). I gotta respect him, ya know. Taught me how to negotiate. LAWT: Martin, how does it feel to know everyone wanted to do the movie because they wanted to work with you?

ML: It makes me feel good. For your peers to respect what you do and respect that you can bring something to it, makes me feel good. It puts pressure on me to deliver, but I’ve been doing that my whole career. LAWT: This cast is diverse. Is it supposed to be considered a black version of the movie? CR: I mean, I’m the lead, and I’m black. Me, Martin and Tracy. Can you name three white comedians that more white people would come to see? I’ll outsell any white guy. If I said, ‘No black people can go see me next week,’ I’d still sell more tickets than white guys. I just consider myself a comedian. I’m down for the struggle. When you say black, it’s like it’s just for a certain amount of people. When you say it that way, it just sounds like it’s smaller. “Death at a Funeral” (Screen Gems) is directed by Neil Labute, written by Dean Craig and executive produced by Craig, Bruce Toll, Jim Tauber and Glenn S. Gainor. It is produced by Chris Rock, Share Stallings and Laurence Malkin. “Death at a Funeral” is rated R for strong language, graphic nudity and drug use.

RICHARDS Continued from page 2 shops, books, exhibits and a wide range of other activities. The next Zora Neale Hurston and Arthur Miller are standing in unemployment lines somewhere right now. Their creativity is among our country’s greatest assets. Let’s not waste it. Martha Richards is founder and executive director of WomenArts. She is also co-creator of Support Women Artists Now Day.

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SPORTS TEA PARTY

BRAD PYE JR.

Continued from page 4

SPORTS BEAT Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. The 74th annual Masters is over, and it will be long remembered as one of the most historic. Tiger Woods didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he finished fourth. The Masters took place April 8 to 11.

Tiger Woods

Phil Mickelson blew away the field in a sizzler for his third green jacket â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and he won $1.35 million. Woods fired an 11-under par as he had rounds of 68, 70, 70 and 69. Woods played like heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never taken a break from the PGA Tour. He collected $330,000 for his efforts. The sanctimonious Masters Chairman Billy Payne is a fine one to criticize Woods for his scandalous sex life. Payne is said to have played a role in barring blacks and women from its membership. Today, the Masters reportedly has only one African American and no women. If Woods wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t such a golfing powerhouse, I doubt heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be welcomed at the Masters. And the beat continuesâ&#x20AC;Ś The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the best record (56-23) in the West April 9 with a 97-88 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Lakers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lakers owner Jerry Buss will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame along with some of the greatest who ever played professional basketball. He will be honored and inducted Aug. 13 in Springfield, Mass. Others who will be inducted include: Cynthia

SHUTDOWN Continued from page 1 effects of its financial trouble. Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Investor Service on April 7 slashed the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credit rating on its debt obligations to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aa3â&#x20AC;? from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aa2â&#x20AC;? with a negative outlook that means the rating could be lowered further. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aa3â&#x20AC;? is Moodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth-highest rating and is considered high-quality. Another quagmire looms. Greuel said the city would not be able to make payroll May 5 and requested the council transfer $90 million from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reserves to see it through the end of the fiscal year. Using that money, however, would drain the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contingency fund. Szabo said Villaraigosa will continue to seek solutions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mayor has said that he is not going to allow the city to run out of money, nor is he going to ask city

Cooper (Locke High School and University of Southern California); Dennis Johnson (Dominguez High and Pepperdine University); Gus Johnson; Karl Malone (he briefly played with the Lakers); and Scottie Pippen. The Cleveland Cavaliers should win the NBA title â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have the best team, most talent and quality depth and the best player on the planet,â&#x20AC;? USA Today quotes Jeff Van Gundy as saying. I, for one, agree. Candace Parker and her L.A. Sparks will take their show outdoors June 5 against the Seattle Storm at the Home Depot Center in Carson. And the beat continuesâ&#x20AC;Ś The L.A. Dodgers opened their home season against the Arizona Diamondbacks April 13 in a series that lasted through April 14 and 15. Next up, the Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants April 16, 17 and 18 at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers had a 2-4 report card on their first 2010 road trip after playing against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Check out Atlanta Braves rookie Jason Heyward. Heyward smacked a three-run homer his first time at bat in the Bravesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 16-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on April 5. And the beat continuesâ&#x20AC;Ś The L.A. Kings recently tied a club record of 46 wins. Wayne Simmonds and his teammates take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight (April 15) in Canada. Simmonds is the only player of color on the Kings. And the beat continuesâ&#x20AC;Ś Look for Michael Vick to be the Philadelphia Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; starting quarterback before the 2010 season is history. Coach Andy Reid recently made Kevin Kolb his starter. Eagles fans are going to eat Kolb alive if he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live up to Donovan McNabbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play. By the way, McNabbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new coach is Mike Shanahan of the Washington Redskins, the man who won a couple of Super Bowls in Denver with a guy employees to come to work if he knows we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the funds to pay them,â&#x20AC;? Szabo said.

BIZSHORTS Continued from page 3 a.m. registration, in the Keck Auditorium of Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E. 120th St., Los Angeles. The forum, for nonprofit organizations, will feature representatives from the Liberty Hill Foundation, W.M. Keck Foundation, California Community Foundation and more. Topics to be covered include: proposal pitfalls to avoid, crafting a winning proposal, questions to ask program officers and obtaining valuable toolkits. The registration deadline is April 16. The fee is $50. Register at (323) 294-2700, www.clbcfoundation.org.

LaDainian Tomlinson

are a minority at most events. Racist protest signs at some tea party rallies and recent reports by U.S. Reps. John Lewis, D-Ga., and Barney Frank, D-Mass., that tea partyers shouted racial and anti-gay slurs at them have raised allegations of racism in the tea party movement. Black members of the movement say it is not inherently racist, and some question the reported slurs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You would think â&#x20AC;&#x201D; something that offensive â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you would think someone got video of it,â&#x20AC;? Bazar, the conservative blogger, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just because you have one nut

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named John Elway from Stanford. Will Darren Sproles be more valuable to the San Diego Chargers than the departed LaDainian Tomlinson would have been? Just asking. And the beat continuesâ&#x20AC;Ś The University of Connecticutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maya Moore scored 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Huskies to their second straight perfect season with a 53-47 victory over Stanford in the NCAA Championship game â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and 78th consecutive victory. This was the Huskiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; seventh NCAA title. DePaul University has its first black head coach. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ex-Clemson University coach Oliver Purnell. Purnell posted a 138-88 record in seven years at Clemson. The recipients of the John Wooden Awards as college basketballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best are Ohio Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Evan Turner and Connecticutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tina Charles. And the beat ends. Brad Pye Jr. can be reached at switchreel@aol.com.

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April 15, 2010

PUBLIC NOTICE Trustee Sale # CA0952596-3 Loan# 60632225 Order # 4220992 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/29/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/04/2005 as Document No. 05 2672752 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, EDWIN SAUL AND IYONNIE SAUL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, 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 Boulevard,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 # 2502-001-176 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: 15232 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD UNIT 158, LOS ANGELES, 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: $ 361,464.71 (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. 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: 04/08/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: AMY LEMUS , TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714 ) 786-5351 (714)786-5351 (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #2704 2010-04-08 2010-04-15 2010-04-22 Trustee Sale No. CA09000312-09-1 . Loan No. 1010560983 Title Order No. 090884483-CA-GTI APN 6055-011-051 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 10, 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 May 3, 2010, at 1:00 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 October 18, 2007, as Instrument No. 20072374683 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: MOHAMMAD A. HANNAN, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, in favor of INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK 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: 1419 WEST 97TH 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 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 $552,545.30 (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: April 8, 2010 Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000312-09-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Ernie Aguilar 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. 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. Ernie Aguilar Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #2773 2010-04-08 2010-04-15 2010-04-22 Trustee Sale # CA0957070-3 Loan# 0146747795 Order # 55009869 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/14/2007. 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 04/23/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/22/207 as Document No. 20071504100 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, CESAR ESPINO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, SUNTRUST 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 # 5044-013-012 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: 2911 WEST 36TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90018 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: $292,437.47 (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: 04/01/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: ERNIE AGUILAR, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #2786 2010-04-01 2010-04-08 2010-04-15 Trustee Sale No. CA05000158-09-1 . Loan No. 1880701295 Title Order No. 4347095 APN 5227-019-006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 13, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 7, 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 23, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080916032 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: DINA MORALES, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, in favor of JUST MORTGAGE, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELLAT 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: 920 NORTH HERBERTAVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90063 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 $309,169.35 (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: April 15, 2010 Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000158-09-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Ernie Aguilar 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. 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. Ernie Aguilar Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #2867 2010-04-15 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 Trustee Sale # CA0957264-3 Loan# 0146241963 Order # 961032 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/05/2007. 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 05/03/2010 at 1:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/12/2007 as Document No. 20070301331 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, GERARDO HERREJON, UN MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, SUNTRUST 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 # 5453-023-022 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: 3311 MACEO STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90065 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: $401,423.96 (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. 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: 04/08/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: ERNIE AGUILAR, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: ( ) -, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #2874 2010-04-08 2010-04-15 2010-04-22 Trustee Sale # CA0954169-3 Loan# 192159405 Order # 4233858 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/28/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/03/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/07/2008 as Document No. 20080807434 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, WILLIAM O CAMPOS , AND MARTA G CAMPOS , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, 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 # 6058-005-007 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: 10039 SOUTH MANHATTAN PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90047-4249 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: $350,253.48 (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. 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: 04/08/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: ERNIE AGUILAR, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #2877 2010-04-08 2010-04-15 2010-04-22 Trustee Sale # CA0955571-3 Loan# 1009198720 Order # 090634653 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/10/2007. 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 05/10/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/22/2007 as Document No. 20070123421 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, JOSE CHUNAB, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, PROMINENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, 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 # 6063-001-025 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: 137 EAST 101ST 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: $355,591.01 (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: 04/15/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: ERNIE AGUILAR, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #2978 2010-04-15 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 Trustee Sale # CA0958766-2 Loan# 153459152 Order # 55010530 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/16/2006. 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 05/12/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/29/2006 as Document No. 20062635977 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, WILLIE LEE STEELE, AND MARCIA E STEELE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, 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 # 6134-006-005 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: 13125 STANFORD AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90059-3341 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: $364,178.23 (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 XDoes not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 04/15/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: AMY LEMUS, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #2999 2010-04-15 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 Trustee Sale # CA0954205-3 Loan# 146716440 Order # 4234569 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/11/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/30/2006 as Document No. 20062654248 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, MARIO VILLATORO, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, INTERNATIONAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION ASSOCIATION, DBA INTERNATIONAL MORTGAGE, 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 # 4007-009-010 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: 6104 8TH AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 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: $382,254.57 (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 XDoes not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 04/15/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: AMY LEMUS, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #3007 2010-04-15 2010-04-22 2010-04-29

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20100376275 The following person is doing business as: Dream Merchantz 4065 Ursula Ave., Unit 15 Los Angeles, CA 90008 Stephanie E. Thornton 4065 Ursula Ave., Unit 15 Los Angeles, CA 90008 This business is conducted by an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (The registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) is This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on March 18, 2010. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). First Filing: 3/25/2010, 4/1/2010, 4/8/2010, 4/15/2010 LAWT 414

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PROJECT BASED VOUCHER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY PBV NOFA NO. 7532 The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) invites proposals from qualified developers under the Project Based Voucher Program in two target areas; Permanent Supportive Housing, primarily for Homeless families and individuals, including Veterans and Transition Aged Youth (TAY) and the disabled, and; projects which by their location, de-concentrate poverty and provide for public/private partnership with HACLA affiliate. Copies of the RFP may be obtained beginning April 9, 2010 online at www.hacla.org/ps. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 pm, April 26, 2010, at 2600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 3100, Los Angeles, CA 90057. 4/15/10 CNS-1839310# WATTS TIMES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP# 7531) AGENCY WIDE INTERNAL RISK ASSESSMENT AUDIT The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles invites proposals from qualified firms to assess the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance processes within its departments and programs. Copies of the RFP may be obtained beginning April 12, 2010 online at www.hacla.org/ps. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 P.M., May 7, 2010, at 2600 Wilshire Blvd, #3100, Los Angeles, CA 90057. 4/15, 4/22/10 CNS-1838346# WATTS TIMES

FOR RENT UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS FOR RENTSection 8 in South East L.A. Across from Magic Johnson Park, near Avalon & Central. 3 Bedrooms/1.5 Bathrooms & 4 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Bathrooms. CALL: 323-567-3564 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20100346306 The following person is doing business as: NIMBY Delivers 2202 S. Figueroa St., Ste. 643 Los Angeles, CA 90007 NIMBY Delivers LLC 2202 S. Figueroa St., Ste. 643 Los Angeles, CA 90007 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (The registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) is This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on March 12, 2010. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). First Filing: 4/8/2010, 4/15/2010, 4/22/10, 4/29/10 LAWT 415 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20100493950 The following person is doing business as: Premier Concepts 919 E. Helmick Street Carson, CA 90746 Premier Concepts P.O. Box 71025 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Lisa Humphrey 919 E. Helmick St. Carson, CA 90746 This business is conducted by an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (The registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) is This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on April 12, 2010. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). First Filing: 4/15/2010, 4/22/10, 4/29/10, 5/6/10 LAWT 416

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PROPOSED FY2011 BUDGET The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will hold a public hearing on its proposed FY2011 budget (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011) at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. The meeting will be held in the MTA Board Room on the 3rd floor of the Gateway Plaza Building, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Copies of the budget document will be available for public distribution 15 days in advance of the hearing and can be obtained by email to the Records Management Center (RMC) at rmc@metro.net. The document can also be picked up at RMC on the Plaza level of the Gateway Building or viewed on the internet at: www.metro.net.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS019331 Superior Court of the State of California, for the County of Los Angeles. In the Matter of the Application of Steve Angelica for change of name. The application of Steve Angelica for change of name having been filed in Court and it is appearing from said application that Steve Angelica filed an application proposing that the name be changed to The Pen. Now, therefore, it is hereby ordered and directed, that all persons interested in said matter did appear before this court located at 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 on the 12th of April, 2010 of said day to show cause why such application for change of name should not be granted. It is further ordered that a copy of this Order to Show Cause be published in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in said county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day of said hearing. Gerald Rosenberg Judge of the Superior Court Published Runs 4/15/10, 4/22/10, 4/29/10, 5/6/10 NC-LAWT-15-2010

DBA’s and Legal Notices, Call (213) 251-5700 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20100459353 The following person is doing business as: A’Jae Designs, True Adornment 3419 W. 78th Place Los Angeles, CA 90043 Alicia Green 3419 W. 78th Place Los Angeles, CA 90043 This business is conducted by an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (The registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) is This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on April 5, 2010. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). First Filing: 4/8/2010, 4/15/2010, 4/22/10, 4/29/10 LAWT 417

YEL Continued from page 1 batons, just to help the youth run practice track meets on the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y. Farrelly says he wanted to develop his dad’s legacy; the father and son often talked about helping the community. Creating the “minor league” (now YEL) was one way of doing that. But he also wanted to see youth develop self-esteem, leadership skills, good manners and other positive traits, and not involve themselves in drugs, gangs or other destructive things. Farrelly got a shot to prove what his program could do for children in November 2006 at the local YWCA program at Horace Mann Middle School in Los Angeles, which Farrelly says was losing youth because they weren’t interested in the YWCA’s programs. In one month, Farrelly helped the number of participants climb from roughly a dozen to more than 60. As of March 2010, the number of YEL’s participants has swelled to about 21,000 youth who have had the opportunity to get a behind-thescenes look into music, film and sports — taking classes in fashion design, dancing, basketball, DJing and more. Farrelly uses his past work experience and entertainment connections to bring professionals and wellknown figures to guide the kids. He has a DJ business, was a track and basketball athlete, and worked in the entertainment industry — including for KingWorld Productions. He also has a marketing, event production and promotion company, DF Enterprizes, under which YEL operates. People such as Corey Maggette of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors have interacted with the youth, as well as actor Kel Mitchell, producer J.D. Roth and others.

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WE BUY PROPERTY FOR CASH!!! REQUEST FOR SUB-QUOTES Project: I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening Project, Contract No. C0882 Owner: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Concrete Barriers / Post-Tensioning / Bridge (Seismic) Retrofit Revised Notice of Interest due by April 26, 2010 Kiewit Pacific Co. is the design-builder for the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening Project and is seeking sub-bids and quotes from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Opportunities for subcontractors, professional services and material and/or equipment suppliers will occur throughout the life of the project. Requests for Quotes (RFQ) will be ongoing as needed. All DBE’s must be certified by the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP). Currently, Kiewit is requesting Notice(s) of Interest from firms to provide sub-quotes for the following bid opportunities. Concrete Barrier (Barrier Rail) Post Tensioning (Statement of Qualifications will be required for Post Tensioning) Bridge (Seismic) Retrofit Contact us with your Notice(s) of Interest to provide a Sub-Quote no later than April 26, 2010 to receive a Bid Quote Sheet and Bid Instructions for your scope of work. All responsive subcontractors must posses a valid California contractor’s license and provide acceptable insurance. Responsible subcontractors are expected to provide bonding for 100% of their contract. Kiewit will reimburse bond premiums. All agreements issued on behalf of this project with a value of $100,000 or greater must satisfy the LACMTA Prequalification Application requirements. Kiewit intends to conduct itself in good faith with all DBEs and all other business enterprises regarding participation on this project. For further information or questions regarding these opportunities and to receive a Bid Quote Sheets for your specialty, or to discuss this design-build project, requirements of the contract, licensing, project scheduling, insurance or bonding, please contact our project office. Kiewit Pacific Co. I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening Project Attn: Rebecca Manning 6060 Center Dr., Suite 200, Los Angeles, Ca 90045 (310) 846-2400 Fax (310) 215-3528 I405.DBE@Kiewit.com

Students can take up to 14 classes and be trained by at least 15 paid professionals in their respective fields. “It’s immediately attractive to all parties involved,” Farrelly said of the program, headquartered in a 1,400-square-foot building at 5001 Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles. “I (have) grown folks that want to do what we’re doing.” YEL operates at nine locales, including the Boys and Girls clubs in Wilmington and Willowbrook, and at various schools such as Horace Mann, John Muir Middle School and Skirball Middle School, each in in Los Angeles. Farrelly says the program could expand this year to L.A. campuses operated by the Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools. There are also talks of utilizing the program with L.A. County’s Department of Children and Family Services and the Trevor Ariza Foundation. And there will soon be a youth center at 434 S. Grevillea St. in Inglewood. But not all is well. Some educators are not so open to change and don’t welcome YEL, Farrelly says. It’s not just fun and games, he adds. Impact “I know eventually I’m (not) going to be here, so I want to touch as many people as I can,” Farrelly says. The 45-year-old has accomplished some of his goal through YEL.

According to Joy May-Harris, principal of Skirball Middle School, the program has positively impacted her youth. “The kids are really, really into it,” she says. A lot of them behave better, partly because they know their participation in YEL depends on it. “They’re into fashion, they’re into music,” explains May-Harris, who brought the program to Skirball in late 2009. “The DJing part, they are completely fascinated and are very concentrated on getting better.” Skirball student Lori Hill says she’s benefited from the program. The 13-year-old aspires to be a musician or fashion designer and enjoys modern jazz, hip-hop and “battle” dancing. “Yes, (it’s) a big help,” she says of YEL. “Because at home, it’s OK, it’s alright,” and staying there can become really boring. Jones, the sixth-grader from Skirball, says he’s also benefited from YEL. He says he used to get in a lot of trouble in elementary school, but not anymore, partly because of YEL. Although it took him a while to find a class he likes — (Jones stopped taking the graffiti art class because he’s “not a good artist” and quit fashion design partly because mostly girls took the class — he likes the DJ class, where he’s learned about DJ equipment, scratching and mixing records. “This is the only thing I’m really into,” Jones says, “because I love hip-hop music.”

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