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Vol. XXX, No. 1177 FIRST COLUMN

VH1 Changing Tone With Black Reality Shows

BY DERRIK J. LANG AP ENTERTAINMENT WRITER

(AP) — On her new VH1 reality dating show, Rozonda Thomas, better known as Chilli from music group TLC, does not lounge in bubble baths or hand out fake bling to her suitors. Instead, the 39-year-old singer and mother meets bachelors at black-tie affairs and confers with a dating expert, as well as her 12-yearold son.

The cable network synonymous with “Flavor of Love” and its sleazy spin-offs is trading trampiness for fabulousness with a new slate of

series starring seemingly welladjusted rich and famous black Americans.

VH1 executive vice president Jeff Olde admits that the shift from oh-no-they-didn’t fare to more mature material is totally intentional.

“We constantly have to evolve and tell our audience different stories,” he says. “I love that we’ve been able to get more diverse with our audience by in large part attracting African American women to the network. We got them in the door with some shows, and now I’m

See VH1, page 8

Photo by KELVIN FIELDS

FREE HEALTH CARE — Hundreds have come out to Remote Area Medical’s free clinic, which opened at the Los Angeles Sports Arena April 27 and will conclude May 3. As of April 27, 1,157 patients registered (64 were children 18 and under), according to the latest RAM statistics provided before press time. There were about 300 medical volunteers who helped with 276 dental visits, 120 podiatry visits and 78 pap smears. About 5,600 wristbands were distributed April 25.

L.A. Mayor Calls for Layoffs, Service Cuts

BY MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP POLITICAL WRITER

Photo Courtesy of VH1

BLACK ‘REALITY’ — Cable network VH1 has a new slate of shows starring seemingly well-adjusted rich and famous black Americans. One show, “Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business,” focuses on sibling R&B singers Ray J and Brandy Norwood (pictured above with their parents) as they attempt to relaunch their music careers. “Basketball Wives” stars Shaquille O’Neal’s exwife, Shaunie O’Neal, and chronicles five other women with romantic links to basketball players. Another show, “What Chilli Wants,” stars Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas from music group TLC and follows the singer as she dates her way to her ideal mate.

(AP) — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said April 20 that Los Angeles will lay off more than 700 workers in the coming months and eliminate thousands of jobs as the nation’s second-largest city struggles to close a $500 million budget gap.

In addition to reducing the public work force, the Democratic mayor warned the recession-battered city to prepare for cuts in road repairs, tree trimming and library hours.

“This is not a budget that reflects why I ran for office,” the

‘Seed Lady’ Helps Revamp Watts Garden

BY VANESSA ABNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Anna Marie Carter wakes up each morning thinking about seeds.

“I am not your normal, average American,” said Carter, known locally as the Seed Lady of Watts. “I save seeds, and your normal, average American does not save any.”

After a walk outside, Carter has at times returned with many kinds of seeds in her pocket, which she saves to cultivate for her gardens. She has nearly 20 varieties of seeds per vegetation.

In one of her latest endeavors, the certified master gardener will continue putting her expertise to work as she helps set up a new 2.48acre plot of land in Watts with her friend, Janine Watkins of the Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC).

“I’m taking pieces of it and turning it into a healing garden for healers,” Carter said.

The land, at 103rd and Grape streets, was purchased by the WLCAC. It was initially owned by the Watts Health Foundation about a

Photo by MICHAELA MOKROSOVA

Anna Marie Carter

decade ago before it was confiscated by the State of California. Nearly 10 years ago, Carter was involved in discussions about possibly purchasing the land.

“Our organization knew of Carter and her endeavors to beautify gardens, so we brought her into our wing to help with the,” land Watkins said.

The land has 124 plots and the front portion should completely open in the fall, she said. It will have an array of body-and-mind components such as yoga, body works and

a massage program. It will also have a lot of natural plant sections.

“Everything that Carter and our organization provide is fused with the idea that urban communities should have access to local food,” Watkins said.

WLCAC has 110 volunteers to help clean the terrain, which has two sections — a front and back.

Carter hopes to get everyone in the community involved to multiply the collection of seeds.

She launched the Watts Garden Club in 2002 with the concept of helping revamp Watts’ reputation as an impoverished, gang- and drug-infested area to an outlet where children and families could retreat. Club members plant gardens at different locations.

The club also helps spread the word to eat and live better, helping thousands of urban city youth and families with sustainable organic fruits, herbs and vegetables cultivated outside of people’s own back yards.

To find out more about the club or to contact Carter, visit www.watts gardenclub.net/Contact_.html, or call (323) 969-4740.

mayor said in his annual address to the City Council.

The speech began what is shap-

ing up as a tense budget season at City Hall. The mayor’s spending See L.A. MAYOR, page 12

Photo by TYRONE D. WASHINGTON/L.A. MAYOR’S OFFICE

STATE OF THE CITY — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s State of the City Address April 20 painted a bleak portrait of L.A.’s near future. Hundreds of layoffs and cuts to city services are a must if the city is to close its $500 million budgetary shortfall, the mayor said. About 3,500 positions will be eliminated under the mayor’s plan. Los Angeles hasn’t seen cuts to jobs this steep since the 1970s.

NEWS IN BRIEF THE SOUTHLAND L.A. County’s MTA Plans to Hike Bus, Train Fares (AP) — A plan to hike Los Angeles County bus and train fares is under fire from critics who say it’s the wrong thing to do during an economic downturn.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to increase the one-way fare from $1.25 to $1.50 beginning July 1.

A daily pass will go from $5 to $6, and a monthly pass will increase from $62 to $75.

The MTA says the increase — the first in two years — is needed to close a $204 million budget gap.

But the Bus Riders Union says even a quarter a ride — or $13 for the monthly pass — is too much of a hike for the poor, who comprise the majority of MTA riders.

LAPD to Install Video Cameras in Patrol Cars (AP) — Los Angeles police officials say the department is finally ready to install video cameras in patrol cars.

Chief Technology Officer Maggie Goodrich told the police commission that officers in the Southeast Division started using the cameras April 25.

Police officials hope the windshield-mounted cameras will help them refute allegations of racial profiling and protect officers from false claims of abuse during police stops.

Goodrich says a technical glitch that made the cameras incompatible with the patrol cars’ dashboard computers has been worked out.

The pilot program costs about $5 million. Officials say they’ll need $15 million more to install cameras in all patrol cars.

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OPINION EARL OFARI HUTCHINSON

Arizona Anti-Immigration Law Puts Obama on the Spot President Barack Obama wasted no time in denouncing Arizona’s hard-nosed anti-immigration law.

He called it misguided, irresponsible and a threat to civil liberties.

Obama’s right.

The bill is wasteful, unenforceable, and more ominously, virtually a license for police to engage in racial profiling. But it’s also popular in Arizona, and judging from polls and underground sentiment of millions of Americans on immigration, popular with them too.

Arizona officials claim they had to crack down on undocumented immigrants largely because the federal government has stalled and backpedaled countless times on enacting comprehensive immigration reform. This, in effect, dumps the immigration reform issue squarely back in Obama’s lap.

In the coming days, immigration reform leaders, Hispanic activist groups, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus almost certainly will ratchet up their demand and efforts to get Obama working on a reform bill in Congress. The demand comes at the worst time for Obama.

There are some things that present a wedge for immigration foes: Thousands of jobs have been shed, with the official unemployment rate still nudging double digits; African American joblessness is far higher; and low-wage American workers are bearing the brunt of the downturn.

Thus, immigration opponents

will again hammer that undocumented workers snatch jobs from needy American workers. The charge has been hotly disputed, but it still touches a raw nerve.

There’s still the loose network of anti-immigration organizations, and the legions of right-wing talk jocks, Tea Party activists and Fox News talking heads who can stir the troops to oppose any reform. The stock attack charge that any immigration reform bill is a de facto reward for breaking the law still ignites anger and passion in many Americans.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer tied her signing the bill into law into another issue that ignites even greater passion and anger: crime.

She flatly said the law would help protect her state from crime from Mexico.

The governor cited no evidence to show that immigration has bumped the state’s crime rate up.

But then again, she didn’t have to.

The frightening shots of dead bodies that have become regular news features on American TV screens from the warfare between Mexican government forces and drug cartels is more than enough to stir terror in Americans that a wave of illegal immigrants flooding the country will drench America’s streets in blood.

Immigration reform also can’t be separated from partisan politics.

The two special elections slated

in May in Hawaii and Pennsylvania are toss ups, and a loss of either of the seats to Republicans would further add to Democrats’ fears that the three hammer blows they suffered in losing a revered Senate seat in Massachusetts and governorships in Virginia and New Jersey were not aberrations.

With November midterm elections fast approaching and the real danger that Democrats could lose big in them, picking a fight that’s bound to be even more contentious and divisive than the health care battle is too risky.

Obama has a major fight on his hands to get a financial reform bill passed. There’s the risk that the concessions he and Senate Democrats made to Republicans to quickly get the bill passed could alienate many liberal and progressive Democrats who want to see the toughest-possible consumer protections in place against the ravages of big banks and financial houses.

They were the driving force behind his election win, and the White House banks on them and passion to help blunt the momentum of Tea Party activists in the fall, and beyond.

Obama gave immigration reform short shrift in his State of the Union speech in January, and this rankled immigration reform backers.

They loudly protested that the president reneged on his promise to them See HUTCHINSON, page 7

Dorothy Height — Extraordinary Leader, Lantern and Role Model

BY MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN

“We African American Women seldom do just what we want to do, but always what we have to do. I am grateful to have been in a time and place where I could be a part of what was needed.”

This is the quote inscribed on Dorothy Height’s Congressional Gold Medal, just one of the many dozens of awards Height received over her extraordinary life, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The brilliant Height was a lantern and role model for millions of women and a long-haul, socialchange agent blessed with uncommon commitment and talent. Her fingerprints are quietly embedded in many of the transforming events of the last seven decades as blacks, women, and children pushed open and walked through previously closed doors of opportunity.

To me, she was a dearest friend, mentor and role model, and the Children’s Defense Fund was blessed to have her serve on our board for more than 30 years. When she passed away on April 20 at age 98, we all lost a treasure, wise counselor and rock we could always lean against for support in tough times.

Even as a young girl, her speaking skills stood out. She attended

New York University in part with a $1,000 scholarship from a national oratorical contest sponsored by the Elks (after being turned away by Barnard, which had already reached its quota of two black students for the year).

On Nov. 7, 1937, which Height remembers as the day that changed her life, she was the 25-year-old assistant director of the Harlem YWCA and had been chosen to escort then-first lady Eleanor Roosevelt to a National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) meeting, and there she met the council’s founder and president, the legendary Mary McLeod Bethune.

Bethune was immediately impressed with Height. She became Height’s close friend and mentor, and in 1957, two years after Bethune’s death, Height became the council’s president — a position she held until 1998, when she became chair and president emerita.

During the Civil Rights Movement, while so many women were playing vital roles that weren’t featured in the spotlight, Height was always up front with a seat at the table.

She was often the only woman in the room with Martin Luther King Jr. and the rest of the “Big Six” group of male leaders as they

planned many of the Civil Rights Movement’s key strategies. And she was sitting on the stage at the historic March on Washington — she should Marian Wright Edelman have been a speaker .

Height led the council’s membership as active participants in the movement and reminded us that women were its backbone — unseen but strong. One of the cornerstones of the NCNW’s civil rights strategies was Wednesdays in Mississippi, which brought together white and black northern women to travel to Mississippi to develop relationships with black and white southern women, educate themselves and each other, and create bridges of understanding between the North and South and across racial and class lines.

Later, the NCNW developed a range of model national programs focused on the needs of black women and families, including employment, child care, housing, hunger, health care and youth development.

Height began the council’s See EDELMAN, page 15

Is T-Pain an Uncle Tom?: The Coming-Out-of-Closet Conservatives

BY PAUL SCOTT

Sellout. Sambo. Uncle Tom. These are all terms to describe someone who turns his back on the black community to serve the interests of white supremacy. While these terms have usually been reserved for the likes of conservatives such as Clarence Thomas or Michael Steele, we have to add some hip-hop artists to this dishonor roll. One being Faheem Rasheed Najm, known to the world as T-Pain.

Recently, right-wing hitman Sean Hannity posted a video on his Web site featuring T-Pain big uppin’ his Fox News television show. Not only that, but when Hannity asked him to say “conservative victory in 2010” in pure “yessa-boss” fashion, he gladly agreed.

This is just another part of the recent trend of the right wing to get a black co-signer to prove once and for all that they are not the bunch of racist bigots that many think they are. Recently, there was an attempt by the folks at Fox News to use an old LL Cool J interview to promote Sarah Palin’s new reality show.

Historically, black entertainers have shied away from taking overtly political stands. It must be remembered that even during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, music giant Motown had its artists sitting on the sidelines while other black folks were fighting in the streets for equal rights.

Entertainers have had, perhaps, just cause to be a little cautious.

There is a long history of persecution of those who dared to use their popularity as a bully pulpit to speak truth to power.

It is rumored that Billie Holiday’s 1939 anti-lynching anthem “Strange Fruit” was banned by radio stations. Paul Robeson was blacklisted for his open embrace of communism, and Eartha Kitt was persecuted for her statements against the Vietnam War.

During the late 1980s and early ’90s, hiphop artists such as Public Enemy, Ice Cube and Ice-T all felt the wrath of the establishment for daring to Paul Scott rap about something other than gold chains and Air Jordans. The list goes on.

So most entertainers got the message and stuck to singin’ and dancin’.

This fear of taking political stances is not just limited to musicians, but athletes have also been cowards. During the early ’90s, basketball legend Michael Jordan refused to donate any money to build a black cultural center at the University of North Carolina — avoiding the fate of former teammate Craig Hodges, whose Afrocentric activism allegedly resulted in his being blackballed by the NBA for a time.

This legacy of political apathy and persecution is what makes TPain’s photo op with Hannity so alarming. There are many worthy black empowerment organizations that could have used his endorsement to help their causes. Instead, he chose to give fuel to a racist rightwing machine that has been running rampant since the ’08 election.

While there are some who will argue that T-Pain’s actions are just an example of a politically naïve ’hood dude being bamboozled by the media-savvy, slick Hannity, I doubt this is the case. I am sure that neither T-Pain nor his handlers would have allowed his picture to be taken with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright or for him to pose with a copy of “Message to the Black Man.” I didn’t buy the late gangsta rapper Eazy-E’s flimsy excuse for attending a George Bush Sr. See SCOTT, page 12

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BUSINESS Good Credit Can Save Consumers Thousands of Dollars

BIZSHORTS Calif. Offers Millions in Funds for New Appliances (AP) — The federal government is giving away $35 million to Californians who are buying energy-efficient appliances.

California’s “cash for appliances” program began April 22 — on Earth Day — and is designed to cut energy use in the nation’s most populous state.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to buy energy-efficient appliances and take advantage of the program’s three rebates: $100 for clothes washers, $200 for refrigerators, and $50 for room air conditioners.

Many utilities and retailers will add rebates and incentives so consumers can save hundreds of dollars on some products.

Officials say consumers seeking the rebates must submit proof that they bought a new, qualifying appliance and disposed of their old one.

Urban League to Receive Donation from Microsoft (Microsoft) — The Los Angeles Urban League will be the first nonprofit organization to receive an inkind donation of Microsoft Dynamics CRM software in fall 2010.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM offers business management solutions focused on the common needs of nonprofit organizations. These solutions promote improved membership management, accurate and timely reporting, easier access to data, and automated processes that help reduce daily overhead. This translates into more time to focus on the core mission of providing services and value to beneficiaries.

Information: www.microsoft. com/mscorp/citizenship.

Pavley’s Green Jobs Bill Signed

by Gov. Schwarzenegger (State of California) — Sen. Fran Pavley’s Energy Efficiency bill, which aims to reduce the cost of consumer and small business loans for energy improvements,

was recently signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

SB 77 is also known as the PACE acceleration bill. One of the new financing mechanisms for property improvements is called Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE).

PACE allows commercial and residential property owners to finance energy retrofits using bonds and/or loans, with repayment via assessments added to their property tax bill. Using the PACE loans, home or commercial property owners can lower energy bills and generate positive economic returns.

SB 77 creates a program in state government that will standardize programs to help lower the cost of private-sector borrowing for PACE construction projects without risking state funds. It creates a $50 million reserve that will be repaid with interest that can leverage between $500 million and $1 billion in new construction.

BY ERIN CONROY AP BUSINESS WRITER

If you think your credit score isn’t that important, consider this: It could cost you hundreds of dollars more per month on your mortgage.

A homeowner with a $100,000 mortgage and a 520 credit score will pay $110,325 more in interest charges over the life of a 30-year loan than a homeowner with the same mortgage and a credit score of 720, according to Atlanta-based Consumer Credit Counseling Service. The additional monthly cost is about $307.

“A solid credit score can be a tremendous asset,” said Mechel Glass, director of education for CCCS. “Lenders use credit scores to assess the care that consumers take with their credit and to determine the likelihood that they will repay money borrowed.”

Credit scores are based upon these five broad categories of credit data: • Payment history makes up 35 percent of your score. While an occasional late payment is factored into this score, a history of paying on time on most of your credit accounts shows lenders you pay your bills as agreed.

• Amounts owed accounts for 30 percent of your score. Having credit accounts and owing money on them does not mean you are a highrisk borrower with a low score.

However, owing a great deal on many accounts can indicate that a person is overextended.

• Length of credit history is 15 percent of your score. In general, a longer credit history will increase your score. Still, a relatively new credit history or only one or two traditional accounts can receive high

scores as well.

• New credit will determine 10 percent of your score. Research shows that opening several credit accounts in a short period of time does represent greater risk.

• Types of credit — the mix of credit cards, retail accounts, installment loans, finance company accounts and mortgage loans — make up 10 percent of your score.

Consumers are entitled to receive a free copy of their credit report per bureau per year. You can request a copy of your report online at annualcreditreport.com or by calling (877) 322-8228.

It’s a good idea to request a copy from each of the three bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Each compiles data slightly differently, and one could include erroneous information not on the others.

IRS Reaches Out to Employers on Benefits of New Health Care Tax Credit (IRS) — The Internal Revenue Service began mailing postcards to more than 4 million small businesses and tax-exempt organizations to make them aware of the benefits of the recently enacted small business health care tax credit.

Included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the credit is one of the first health care reform provisions to go into effect.

The credit is designed to encourage small employers to offer health insurance coverage for the first time or maintain coverage they already have.

In general, the credit is available to small employers that pay at least half the cost of single coverage for their employees in 2010. The credit is targeted to help small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that primarily employ low- and moderate-income workers.

Information: IRS.gov.

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GRANT MARCH — “Remember the L.A. Rebellion! March to Stop Killer Cops! Justice for Oscar Grant!” will take place April 29, 5 p.m., from Florence and Normandie avenues to Leimert Park. The next hearing for the former transit officer who killed Grant, Johannes Mehserle, will take place May 7, 8 a.m., at the Criminal Justice Center, 210 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Coalition for Justice for Oscar Grant will have its next meeting May 9, 5 p.m., at 1137 E. Redondo Blvd., Inglewood. Information: la4og-owner@yahoogroups. com, (213) 663-6316.

CLEANUP — A community cleanup day will take place May 1, starting with coffee at 8 a.m. and a cleanup at 11 a.m., in the parking lot of the L.A. Child Guidance Center, 3031 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles.

In this effort to help clean up the neighborhood, participants will sweep sidewalks, pick up litter, paint light poles and remove graffiti.

Participants will clean the area on Vermont Avenue from 30th Place to Adams Boulevard. Tools and supplies will be provided. Information: info@figueroacorridor.org, (213) 746-9577.

PICNIC AND POLO — Safety Harbor Kids will have its fourth annual Picnic and Polo Party May 1, 2 to 5 p.m. Participants will have a chance to watch polo ponies pass by while helping orphans, foster and homeless children. The event will take place at 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, Pacific Palisades. Parking is $8. Information to attend, sponsor a child or join: (800) 277-0497, www.

SafetyHarborKids.org, www.will rogerspolo.org/article3.html.

JAZZ — The California African American Museum will present a “What is New Orleans Jazz” performance workshop May 1, 1 p.m.

The event will feature James Ford, professor, trumpeter and member of the Luckman Jazz Orchestra, con-

ducting a lecture with live musical demonstrations highlighting the signature characteristics and style of New Orleans jazz. CAAM is at 600 State Drive, Los Angeles. Information: caamuseum.org.

ART NIGHT — The 18th Street Arts Center will present Art Night May 1. From 6 to 10 p.m., the Rising Stars Youth Slam will take place. Visit www.highwaysperformance.org to sign up. From 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., the All-Star Slam will take place at Highways, featuring spoken wordsmiths battling it out on the microphone. In the end, the winner of the Rising Stars Youth Slam and winner of the All-Star Slam will compete for a cash prize. 18th Street Arts is at 1639 18th St., Santa Monica. Information: (310) 4533711, www.18thstreet.org.

PLAYBOY — Grammy Awardwinning pianist Bill Cunliffe and his septet will perform along with vocalist and bandleader Johnny Crawford and his orchestra when the Playboy Jazz Festival presents a free community concert May 2, 3 to 5 p.m., at the Beverly Hills Civic Center Plaza, 450 N. Rexford Drive. The concert is the first in the festival’s series of free community events held in conjunction with the upcoming 32nd annual Playboy Jazz Festival, set for June 12 and 13 at the Hollywood Bowl. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase to the public. Two free hours of parking are available at the Civic Center parking structure, adjacent to the Beverly Hills Public Library. Information: (310) 4501173, www.playboyjazz.com.

TEA TIME — Black Women for Wellness will celebrate Mother’s Day May 8, 3 to 6 p.m., at the Wilfandel Club, 3425 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, at its annual fundraiser. The event will feature a healthy menu, tributes to community leaders, and libations for ancestors.

Send in pictures of the influential women in your life for BWW’s slide show. Information and tickets: (323) 290-5955, www.bwwla.org.

BACKYARD GARDENS — The United Homeowners Association Inc. will present its Fifth Spring Garden Tour showcasing seven backyard gardens in View Heights, View

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Park and Windsor Hills on May 2, noon to 5 p.m. The tour is self-guided. Also, there will be a vendor fair/plant swap from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Monteith Park, 3685 Olympiad Drive, Los Angeles. Tickets are $10 before May 1 and $15 the weekend of the event. Tickets can be purchased at www.uha1979.org. Information: (323) 692-8302, beautification@ uha1979.org.

ECO-HOME TOUR — For more than 20 years, the Eco-Home Network has hosted small tours of its demonstration house and helped members make their own homes cleaner and healthier places to live.

With only five tours left until the Los Feliz demonstration house closes its doors, the network suggests visiting the Eco-Home and beginning your own journey to an environmentally balanced life. Visitors may come May 2, 16 or 30 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

In addition to tips for greening your home indoors, there will be out-door water conservation in the front yard, a xeriscape mini-forest, and ways to reduce food costs in the network’s backyard organic orchard and vegetable garden. The requested donation for the tour is $10 per person.

Information: (323) 662-5207, ecohome.org.

LECTURE — On May 4, 7 p.m., Sam Solomon, a University of Southern California graduate student specializing in socialist feminist writings of the 1960s and beyond, will discuss theoreticians who have contributed to a left understanding of women’s liberation. The program will also feature a tribute to May Day, the international workers’ holiday.

The event will take place at Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. A spring supper, with a vegetarian option, will be served at 6:30 p.m. for an $8 donation. Information: (323) 732-6416, fspla@earthlink.net, www.socialism.com.

L.A. Board Backs Plan to Speed Up Transit Projects (AP) — Los Angeles County transportation officials agreed April 22 to support Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s ambitious plan to accelerate construction of a dozen transit projects by borrowing $8 billion from the federal government.

The show of support by the Metropolitan County Transportation Authority board allows the agency’s lobbyists to pursue federal loans in Washington.

In 2008, county voters approved a measure to increase the sales tax by a half-cent to raise about $40 billion for transportation improvements over the next 30 years.

Villaraigosa wants to build and open those projects, including the long-anticipated subway to the sea, in 10 years by borrowing $8 billion from the federal government and paying it back with the sales tax revenue.

Council Rejects L.A.’s Plea for Court Cash Infusion SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California Judicial Council overwhelmingly rejected a plea from Los Angeles’ top judge April 23 for an emergency cash infusion, despite the prediction it could lead to hundreds of layoffs.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Presiding Judge Charles W. McCoy Jr. in February asked the court’s policymaking body to transfer $47 million from a construction fund to help close a $133 million budget deficit. McCoy said that without the transfer, L.A. courts would have to lay off 500 workers in October and probably more next year.

The criminal courts are immune from the cuts out of concern for public safety.

But on April 23, the council voted 15-2 against the request.

Facts April 29, 1992 After a Simi Valley jury acquits four white police officers for the brutal beating of motorist Rodney King, Los Angeles erupts in riots, which cause at least 50 deaths, injure thousands and causes up to $1 billion in property damage.

Source: blackfacts.com

Officials with the Administrative Office of the Courts, which the council oversees, told the voting members that Los Angeles appeared to be exaggerating its bleak financial outlook.

Los Angeles court officials said its $133 million budget deficit will be permanent each year unless there is an influx of funds from somewhere.

The L.A. system has already laid off 329 workers — about 6 percent of its 5,400-person work force.

THE STATE BART Fires Second Officer in Station Shooting Death SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A second Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer involved in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man last year on an Oakland train station platform was fired April 22.

Officer Tony Pirone’s last day of employment was April 22, interim BART police chief Dash Butler said in a statement.

Pirone and former Officer Marysol Domenici were the first BART officers to respond to a report of a fight moments before Oscar Grant was fatally shot by thenOfficer Johannes Mehserle on an Oakland train station platform on New Year’s Day 2009.

Pirone, 38, has been described by witnesses as being the most aggressive officer on the platform prior to the shooting. Domenici, 29, was fired March 25.

Mehserle, 28, who is white, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Grant, 22, who was black.

Pirone testified at a preliminary hearing last year that moments before the shooting he pulled out his Taser gun as he approached the men, who he said matched a description he was given of people fighting on the train. Video shown during last year’s hearing shows Pirone yelling a black racial epithet at Grant. Pirone then hit Grant.

Moments later, Mehserle shot Grant, who was lying facedown.

Mehserle eventually resigned.

He is scheduled to appear in court May 7 for a pretrial hearing in Los Angeles. A trial has been scheduled for mid-June.

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FORUMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Statewide Democratic Candidates Forum Scheduled (Save the Date Central) — The 48th Assembly District Caucus 2010 Statewide Democratic Candidates Forum will take place May 15, 1 to 4 p.m., at FAME Renaissance Center, 1916 West Blvd., Los Angeles. The event gives the public the opportunity to hear from candidates running for statewide office before the June primary elections.

The 2010 statewide offices include governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer, insurance commissioner and superintendent of public instruction.

Information: (213) 595-1361, (323) 384-6633, robbinproutt@ yahoo.co m , D a y m ondjohnson@ gmail.com.

by Assemblyman Ted Lieu (DTorrance), would add additional violent and gang crimes to the list that prevents the department from releasing a felon unsupervised; enable local law enforcement agencies to object to the release of a convicted

felon onto unsupervised parole; and increase transparency by making public a list of crimes committed by prisoners being released without parole supervision.

Non-Revocable Parole, created by last year’s budget cuts legislation,

allows the Corrections Department to release criminals without parole supervision and prohibits them from returning to prison if they commit a new crime.

After Lieu filed a Public Records Request, the department provided information that shows numerous felons convicted of

crimes any “reasonable� person would consider “serious� were placed onto NRP status without any parole supervision.

AB 1678 closes loopholes in the “serious� and “violent� crime lists by adding a limited set of additional violent and serious crimes not currently on that list.

Woman of Triumph Conference to Take Place at Double Tree Hotel (Save the Date Central) — Victorious Women of God Global Touch Ministry will present the “Women of Triumph Stepping into Destiny & Greatness� conference May 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Double Tree Hotel, Two Civic Plaza Drive, Carson.

This conference is designed to teach and empower women to draw on courage and creativity as they pursue their goals to achieve spiritual, emotional, physical and professional success.

Information: (888) 340-3650, conference@vwogglobaltouch.com, www.vwogglobaltouch.com.

PowerBelles for Price High Tea Announced (Curren Price) — A high tea to support Sen. Curren Price’s candidacy for re-election in the 26th Senate District will take place May 15, 2 p.m., at the Sheraton Gateway, 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles.

The event will feature keynote speaker Lucenia Dunn. Valet parking is $12.

Information: powerbelles@ currenpricejr.com, (310) 645-3729, ext. 238.

Violent Felon Fix Clears Committee (State of California) — Legislation to limit the Department of Corrections’ release of hundreds of violent felons onto Non-Revocable Parole recently cleared the Assembly Public Safety Committee, 4-2.

Assembly Bill 1678, authored

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Calif. Lawmaker Wants Hurdle to Canal Around Delta SACRAMENTO (AP) — Alarmed that a proposed canal to funnel water around the delta to Southern California is gaining momentum, a Northern California lawmaker wants to ensure the Legislature has the final say.

A bill by Assemblywoman Alyson Huber, D-Lodi, would prohibit the construction of a canal, tunnel or any other project that would send delta water south to cities and farms unless state lawmakers authorize it.

It also would ban a canal that diminishes the supply, rights or quality of water currently used by residents of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the heart of California’s water-delivery system.

“I don’t think we should have an infrastructure project of this size without legislative oversight,” said Huber, who represents a district in the delta and opposes the canal. “I think the Legislature should do its job and give it an up-or-down vote.”

A region the size of about Rhode Island, the Northern California delta is a maze of rivers, islands and sloughs where mountain runoff collects before spilling into San Francisco Bay. The water that passes through the fragile ecosystem supplies drinking water to some 25 million Californians and irrigation water to thousands of acres.

Commission Considers Cutting Calif. Officials’ Pay SACRAMENTO (AP) — Last year’s 18 percent pay cut for lawmakers and statewide officeholders wasn’t enough, according to dozens of suggestions submitted to a panel that sets the salaries for California’s top elected officials.

“We must have received 100plus e-mails, letters, everything, saying anywhere from, ‘You should hold the line’ to ‘Cut their pay’ to ‘Throw them all out,’ ” said Charles Murray, chairman of the California Citizens Compensation Commission, which met April 22 in Burbank.

Proposals ranged from enacting another big pay cut, to switching elected officials to merit pay, to docking legislators’ salaries $1,000 for every $100,000 the state runs over its budget.

Murray, the president of a Los

Angeles-area insurance company, said the seven-member commission is more likely to consider a total cut in the range of 8 percent to 12 percent. That could include reducing a range of benefits in addition to salaries, such as daily expense allowances, vehicle allowances and health insurance.

Commissioners are expected to take final action at their June meeting in Sacramento.

THE NATION Black Conn. Firefighter’s Promotion Lawsuit Tossed NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a black firefighter against the city of New Haven, Conn., over a 2003 promotion exam that was the subject of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Firefighter Michael Briscoe alleged he was unfairly denied a chance for promotion to lieutenant because the city wrongly gave more weight to the test’s written part than the oral section. Judge Charles S. Haight Jr. dismissed Briscoe’s lawsuit April 21, saying he would issue his reasons in a subsequent opinion.

New Haven scrapped the exam after learning no black firefighters and only two Hispanics were likely to be promoted based on the results.

The Supreme Court ruled in June that the city should not have scrapped the list, saying white firefighters were denied promotions unfairly because of their race.

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EARTH DAY RELAY — LA’s BEST, along with the American Chemistry Council, helped educate kids about recycling April 23 at more than 90 sites throughout Los Angeles. Games and activities were held using recyclable materials to help youth learn about exercising and recycling in a fun way.

Pictured: A student at Kingsley Elementary School in Los Angeles participates in a “Recycling Relay.”

SCLC Member Seeks Probe of Group’s Finances

on his home, and menacing signs placed in his yard.

ATLANTA (AP) — A member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference appointed to the board by the group’s disputed chairman says he is asking state and county officials to investigate the group’s finances.

The Rev. Markel Hutchins met with reporters April 22 to detail what he described as financial mismanagement and possible insurance fraud by other board members and staff.

A faction of board members voted this month to oust Chairman Raleigh Trammell amid a federal investigation.

Opposing groups of board members each held board meetings this week hundreds of miles apart in Georgia and Alabama.

Hutchins also questioned the election of the Rev. Bernice King as president. King has yet to assume her post overseeing the organization co-founded by her father.

An attorney representing the group that met in Atlanta says the election was valid and that they will prevail on all the issues raised in court.

THE DIASPORA

A.M. Secrest, Anti-Segregation Editor, Dies at 86 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — A.M. “Mac” Secrest, editor of a small weekly newspaper who crusaded against Southern resistance to desegregation in the 1950s, has died.

He was 86.

David Secrest says his father died April 17 in Chapel Hill after complications from throat cancer surgery.

“Mac” Secrest also served as a federal mediator in the civil rights struggles of the 1960s and taught at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

He was the owner and publisher of The Cheraw Chronicle in northeastern South Carolina. He criticized segregationists who followed the massive resistance strategy after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

Secrest pressed his views despite threats of violence, attacks

Sudan: Scores Dead in Clashes in South Darfur CAIRO (AP) — Clashes in Darfur between Arab nomads and south Sudan’s army along the country’s volatile north-south border have left dozens dead and more wounded, Sudanese officials said April 25.

The violence comes amid rising tensions between Arab nomads in the area and a growing contingent of soldiers from the neighboring southern province, officials said.

The area is particularly tense as much of Sudan’s north-south border has yet to be demarcated ahead of next year’s crucial referendum when southerners will vote on whether to secede from the Arab-dominated north.

Abdullah Massar, a presidential adviser from the Arab tribe involved in the clashes, said local tribal officials reported more than 50 Arab nomads were killed in the fighting with soldiers from the southern Sudan’s People Liberation Army. The fighting began April 22 and was still going on April 25, he said.

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SBA Recovery Lending Extended Through May (SBA) — President Barack Obama recently signed legislation providing $80 million in additional funding to continue important enhancements in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s two key small business loan programs.

The enhancements, first made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, include a higher guarantee on some SBA-backed loans and small business fee relief.

The SBA estimates the $80 million will support about $2.8 billion in small business lending under the 7(a) and 504 programs.

Information: sba.gov.

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ARTS & CULTURE SHORT TAKES THEATER • CoActive Content will present the world premiere of “The King of the Desert (El Rey del Desierto) A Boy, A Barrio, A Dream…” on May 5, 8 p.m., at the Chaplin Stage at the El Centro Theatre, 804 N. El Centro Ave.,

University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. The ensemble aims to provide audiences with a broad-based entertainment experience. Members of the ensemble, ages 17 and up, are the elite of the Boys Choir of Harlem and the Girls Choir of Harlem. They perform a variety of vocal styles ranging from classical, gospel, spiritual, choral, and a cappella to jazz, pop and R&B. Ticket information: (310) 506-4522, (800) 982-2787.

• Positive Motions Concert Series and Ruslan Biryukov will present “For All Our Mothers,” a concert in honor of Mother’s Day, May 8, 7:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Glendale, 209 N. Louise St., Glendale. During the performance, mezzo-soprano Ruby Hinds

Century Blvd, sixth floor, Inglewood. There will be special guests as well. Doors open at 6 p.m. Gold seating is $25, advance general admission is $15, and general admission at the door is $20. Information: (310) 330-2841. Tickets: (323) 9363518, (323) 299-7052.

• Shriner’s Hospitals for Children will present the 2010 Rhythm on the Vine concert series, May through December, at South Coast Winery in Temecula.

Proceeds benefit medical care for

dents/youth (13 to 17), college students with identification and seniors (60+); and $6 for children (4 to 12).

Ticket information: 323-SCIENCE, (213) 744-2019, www.california sciencecenter.org. More information: www.AmericaIAM.org.

FILM SHOWING, DISCUSSION • The Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable will host a Financial Reform Townhall film showing and discussion featuring the new film “Plunder: Investing Our Economic Calamity,” by award-winning investigative journalist Danny Schechter. The film presents an in-depth, inside look at Wall Street manipulations, Goldman Sachs, the in-and-out of the

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Hollywood. The play depicts a Mexican American boy’s journey of self-discovery through adulthood and the realization of his dreams.

Performances will take place on Thursdays and Fridays, May 6 through June 11, 8 p.m. General admission is $15. Tickets for students, seniors and guild members are $10. Parking will be available for $5 at the intersection of North Gower Street and Waring Avenue at a Paramount Pictures garage, within a five-minute walk of the theater. Street parking is also available in the vicinity. Reservations and information: (323) 960-5774, www.plays411.com/ kingofthedesert.

• “Langston & Nicolás,” a theatrical production about the three-generation friendship of black literary icon Langston Hughes and poet laureate of Cuba Nicolás Guillén, will run through May 2 at Stella Adler Theatre, 6773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. Show times will be Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 3 p.m. The friendship of the two men spans the Spanish Civil War, the Cuban Revolution and the Civil Rights Movement. Information: (213) 6244796, www.townestreet.org.

• Author Frank Catalano is offering an acting workshop called “I Can Do That – Getting Your Acting Career Started,” hosted by the School of Theatre of the University of Southern California, that began April 28 and will run through June 2, 7 p.m. In the course, Catalano will discuss acting as both a creative art and business. As a playwright, Catalano’s works have been produced in New York City, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Hawaii and Dayton, Ohio. He has also written and performed in animated television series and feature films including “Digimon Digital Monsters,” “The Adventures of Dynamo Duck,” “Robotech” and “Ugly Betty.” Catalano conducts seminars on acting and writing nationwide. Additional information: (213) 740-1286, theatre.usc. edu.

MUSIC • On May 12, 7:30 p.m., the Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem Alumni Ensemble will perform in Smothers Theatre of Pepperdine

Ruby Hinds

will be accompanied on piano by conductor Frank Fetta in her onewoman multimedia show, “See There in the Distance,” a tribute to the legendary African American contralto Marian Anderson. The concert will also include the world premiere of “Splashes of Spring,” written by composer George N. Gianopoulos. Tickets are $15, $20, $25 and $50 for VIP tickets. Information: (323) 663-3601, www.

GlendalePhilharmonic.com, www.

PositiveMotions.org, www.CelloArt. com.

• The Black Rosettes will present a Mother’s Day show and dance featuring Greg Rose, with tributes to Teddy Pendergrass and Isaac Hayes, May 9, 7 p.m., at the Hollywood Park Casino, 3883 W.

financial reform battle and how the pending financial reform bill will impact on Americans.

The film features never-beforeseen-and-heard comments from convicted financier Bernie Madoff on his scams, SEC and congressional testimony and more. Financial expert Ellen Brown, author of “Web of Debt: The Shocking Truth About Our Money System,” and other invited Wall Street financial experts will examine what’s at stake for the public in the financial reform fight. The townhall is a benefit for the educational and public policy change programs of the L.A. Urban Policy Roundtable.

Admission is $15. Information: (323) 383-6145.

kids, 18 years and younger, at no cost to the patient or family. On May 14, Shriner’s will present Stephanie Mills, featuring Najee in concert. Mills is a Grammyand American Music Award-winning R&B performer and Broadway star who will be complemented by Najee’s NAACP Image Award-winning contemporary jazz instrumentals. Tickets: www.Rhythm OnTheVine.org, (213) 368-3378.

EXHIBIT • “America I AM: The African American Imprint” exhibit at the California Science Center will end in early May. The exhibition will close and move to Cincinnati, Ohio, after May 2. “America I AM” is a traveling exhibition presented by broadcaster Tavis Smiley that celebrates nearly 500 years of African American contributions to the United States. Through more than 200 rare historic objects, documents, photos and multimedia, visitors can explore how African Americans have contributed to and shaped American culture across four core areas: economic, sociopolitical, cultural and spiritual.

Admission prices are $9.50 for adults (18 to 59); $8.50 for stu-

to make comprehensive immigration reform a centerpiece of his agenda.

In the months since then, they have hammered at Obama to make good on the promise with the vague hint that, if he doesn’t, more than a few Latino voters may just be tempted to stay home in the fall and beyond.

Arizona may have taken the option of watch-and-wait caution off the White House table. And that puts Obama on the spot.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson is a political analyst and author of “How Obama Governed,” among

other works. His nationally heard talk show is on KTYM-AM 1460 AM Los Angeles, Fridays, 9:30 a.m., and KPFK Pacifica Radio 90.7 Los Angeles, Saturdays, noon, Pacific Standard Time.

Hutchinson is also president of the Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable, which has weekly news, discussion and speaker forums.

Attendees can come hear and dialogue with community leaders, elected officials and policy makers on Thursdays, 7 p.m., at the Lucy Florence Cultural Center, 3551 W. 43rd St., Los Angeles. Information: (323) 383-6145.

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ARTS & CULTURE VHI Continued from page 1 excited about where we’re going and how we’re telling them different kinds of stories.�

Debuted on April 11, “What Chilli Wants� has been partnered on Sundays with “Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business,� focusing on sibling R&B singers Ray J and Brandy Norwood as they attempt to relaunch their music careers, and “Basketball Wives,� starring Shaquille O’Neal’s ex-wife, Shaunie O’Neal, and five other women with romantic links to basketball players.

For the notoriously trashy VH1, it’s not reality as usual.

While cat fights will flare up with the “Basketball Wives� and Chilli promises a tiff with her sassy matchmaker on “What Chilli Wants,� these new shows certainly are not selling buzz-worthy moments akin to “Flavor of Love.� “I watched ‘Flavor of Love’ myself,� attests Chilli. “It was definitely one of the shows I thought was interesting, but it made sense for Flav

to do it just that way. For me, I wanted to do my show in a way that I would be comfortable with, and I was very happy that VH1 was on the same page with me.�

Olde dismisses any past criticisms of “Flavor of Love� and its offspring, mostly produced by 51 Minds Entertainment, by calling the franchise ignited by black rapper Flavor Flav and his multiracial harem “big fun romantic comedies.�

Instead of lewd antics from “Flavor of Love� standout Tiffany “New York� Pollard or that toxic spill of “Charm School� women, the network is now interested in transformative experiences from celebrities, such as third season “American Idol� winner Fantasia Barrino or rapper Sandy “Pepa� Denton from Salt-N-Pepa.

The evolution is already proving successful.

Premieres earlier this year of “Fantasia for Real� and “Let’s Talk About Pep� topped that same week’s third season debut of “Celebrity Rehab� and episodes of the seedy dating shows “For the Love of Ray J�

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and “Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair,� which starred “I Love New York� reject Frank Maresca searching for love from his parents’ basement. “The new VH1 shows offer a different take on the black reality TV star,� says Imani Perry, a professor at Princeton University’s Center for African American Studies. “These are images of wealthy black families.

These shows may potentially be less stereotypic because they present a different, higher-status black image.�

Bill Graff, an analyst for cable media analysis firm CableU, says the strategy is not a surefire winner.

While the new shows are targeted to an underserved audience, they require more of an investment from viewers, especially if they don’t care about the personal lives of such B-list celebrities as Chilli and Brandy, or any of those “Basketball Wives.�

It is not as if VH1 is becoming BET, whose own affluent African American docu-soap “Baldwin Hills� has been around for three seasons. The majority of VH1 series, such as “Celebrity Fit Club,� “Sober House� and “Tough Love Couples,� feature multiracial casts, as do mainstream network reality shows such as “The Amazing Race,� “Survivor� and “American Idol.� However, the new trio of shows with predominantly black stars will be scheduled together on Sundays. “It’s strange, because it almost feels like a different type of segregation,� says actor-comedian Victor Varnado, who directed and starred

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with other black comedians in “The Awkward Comedy Show,� Comedy Central’s offbeat comedy special. “It’s like this is where the black people can watch their black programming on this night.�

VH1’s Olde, however, notes that while the network’s black-centric shows are most popular with African American women, they attract viewers of all ethnicities and backgrounds.

The popularity of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta� proved that a reality show featuring a mostly black cast can cross ethnic lines and become a cultural phenomenon.

That does not mean this glitzy new breed is free of the stereotypes that have long plagued cable reality TV shows. Critics point to the continued inclusion of such black stereotypes as the gold-digging woman, the hypersexual and irresponsible man,

and cast members prone to raging behavior and violence as a way to gratify viewers’ voyeuristic desires. “The choices that are made by producers, editors and performers in unscripted television to satisfy these audience desires are deliberate,�

Princeton University’s Perry says. “We think we are getting something real, but what we are getting is an effort to satisfy our curiosity and feed our assumptions.�

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ARTS & CULTURE The Los Angeles premiere of “The Losers” took place April 20, at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

“The Back Up Plan” premiered April 21 at the Regency Village Theatre Westwood.

Actress Jennifer Lopez

Actress Zoe Saldana

Actor Columbus Short and guest

CELEBRATING AFRICA — African Vibes magazine celebrated its fourth anniversary April 24 at the Avalon Hollywood. The anniversary event featured an eclectic mix of African culture, style and entertainment, including a fashion show that spotlighted the creations of African designers. Pictured: (top photo) Fashion designers (left to right): Korto Momolu (Liberia) “The Korto Momolu Collection”; Maryanne Mokoko and Stephanie Mouapi (Cameroon) “Cote’ Minou”; Kahindo Mateene (Democratic Republic of the Photos by MPINDUZI KHUTHAZA Congo) “Modahnik”; Christiane King (Ivory Coast) “The Christiane King Collection”; Arthlene Legair (Dominica) “Legair Brand LTD”; Sheila Denanyo (Ghana) “Ill-la-la Designs”; and Mekdes Tefera Taye (Ethiopia) “Mekdi Design”; (middle left) Nigerian designer Monalisa Okojie; (middle right) Liberian born fashion designer Korto Momolu; (bottom) Democratic Republic of Congo native Awilo Longomba sings his signature tune, “Super-man.” Later, he received the African Ambassador Award from African Vibes editor Belle Niba.

Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson

Television personality and dog expert Cesar Millan

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HEALTH Bad Habits Can Age You by 12 Years, Study Suggests

THE PULSE CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain WinCo Ground Beef SACRAMENTO (CDPH) — California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton warned consumers April 18 not to eat ground beef products being recalled by WinCo Food stores.

The recalled ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, which can cause serious illness.

The recalled ground beef was sold at WinCo Food stores in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The ground beef is packaged in Styrofoam trays and the packaging is marked with sale dates from March 28 to April 9.

Earlier this month, WinCo recalled some ground beef products sold by its Modesto store after two surveillance samples tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. On April 16, an additional surveillance sample tested positive for E. Coli 0157:H7.

E. coli O157:H7 infection often causes abdominal cramps and diarrhea, sometimes bloody.

People with severe infections may be hospitalized, suffer kidney damage and possibly die. Those most at risk for serious complications include young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Consumers with any of these symptoms should contact their health care provider.

Consumers with recalled products should either throw the product away or return it to the point of purchase for a refund.

Under no circumstances, should consumers eat this recalled beef.

Information: www.cdph.ca.gov.

Lupus Ball to Take Place at Beverly Wilshire (Save the Date) — The 2010 Lupus L.A. Orange Ball will take place May 6, 6:30 p.m., at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel.

Comedian George Lopez will host this event, which will include cocktails, dinner, a live auction and a special performance by Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh.

Honorees will include Frey and his wife, Cindy, and Dr. Renee Rinaldi.

Lupus L.A. partners with the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) to fund novel lupus research that will prevent, treat and cure the disease.

Information: www.lupusla.org.

Californians Support Soda Tax (New America Media) — A majority of Californians would support an additional tax on sugary beverages, according to a new Field Poll released April 20. The legislation would impose a one cent tax per teaspoon of added caloric sweetener.

The telephone survey of 503 registered California voters found that 56 percent support the tax, which would include carbonated beverages such as soda, as well as iced tea, energy drinks and vitamin water.

But support was not universal. Although a majority of respondents from cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles supported the tax, only 43 percent of those in California’s Central Valley supported it.

Under state Sen. Dean Florez’s bill, all monies generated by the tax would be deposited into a Children’s Health Promotion Fund, which would in turn distribute grants to local school districts for childhood obesity prevention programs.

Across the country, 15 to 20 other states are considering a soda tax.

Cancer Survivor Education Day at UCLA to Feature Information and Research on Cancer Survivorship (UCLA) — The UCLA-LiveSTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center will present the fourth annual Cancer Survivor Education Day 2010 May 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Tamkin Auditorium, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Blevel.

The event will feature talks by survivorship experts who will share the latest information and research regarding adult and pediatric cancer survivorship.

Topics include long-term physical effects of cancer treatment, survivorship care planning, nutrition and supplements for survivors and managing psychosocial issues after cancer. Coffee, tea, juice and light snacks will be provided. Admission is $5.

Registration is required. Information: www.uclasurvivorday. eventbrite.com, www.cancer.ucla. edu/survivorshipcenter, (310) 8259781, ehahn@mednet.ucla.edu.

Town Hall for the Alzheimer’s State Plan Taking Place A town hall for the Alzheimer’s state plan will take place May 11, 5:30 p.m., with refreshments and appetizers served from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Graceful Senescence Adult Day Health Care Center, 120 W. El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles.

There will be a presentation by health professionals and discussion. Respite care will be available.

African Americans are at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Public input is needed on the best ways to manage this disease.

There are several risk factors that can be prevented, including managing diabetes and heart disease.

Those with loved ones with memory loss are encouraged to come join other family members and caregivers at the town hall meeting.

Information: (310) 538-5808.

BY LINDSEY TANNER AP MEDICAL WRITER

CHICAGO (AP) — Four common bad habits combined — smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet — can age you by 12 years, new research suggests.

The findings are from a study that tracked nearly 5,000 British adults for 20 years, and they highlight yet another reason to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

Overall, 314 people studied had all four unhealthy behaviors.

Among them, 91 died during the study, or 29 percent. Among the 387 healthiest people with none of the four habits, only 32 died, or about 8 percent.

The risky behaviors were: smoking tobacco; downing more than three alcoholic drinks per day for men and more than two daily for women; getting less than two hours of physical activity per week; and eating fruits and vegetables fewer than three times daily.

These habits combined substantially increased the risk of death and made people who engaged in them seem 12 years older than people in the healthiest group, said lead

researcher Elisabeth Kvaavik of the University of Oslo.

The study appears in the April 26 Archives of Internal Medicine.

The healthiest group included never-smokers and those who had quit; teetotalers, women who had fewer than two drinks daily and men who had fewer than three; those who got at least two hours of physical activity weekly; and those who ate fruits and vegetables at least three times daily.

“You don’t need to be extreme” to be in the healthy category, Kvaavik said. “These behaviors add up, so together it’s quite good. It should be possible for most people to manage to do it.”

For example, one carrot, one apple and a glass of orange juice would suffice for the fruit and vegetable cutoffs in the study, Kvaavik said, noting that the amounts are pretty modest and less strict than many guidelines.

The U.S. government generally recommends at least 4 cups of fruits or vegetables daily for adults, depending on age and activity level; and about 2-1/2 hours of exercise weekly.

Study participants were 4,886 British adults aged 18 and older, or 44 years old on average. They were randomly selected from participants in a separate nationwide British health survey.

Study subjects were asked about various lifestyle habits only once, a potential limitation, but Kvaavik said those habits tend to be fairly stable in adulthood.

Death certificates were checked for the next 20 years. The most common causes of death included heart disease and cancer, both related to unhealthy lifestyles.

Kvaavik said her results are applicable to other westernized nations including the United States.

June Stevens, a University of North Carolina public health researcher, said the results are in line with previous studies that examined the combined effects of health-related habits on longevity.

The findings don’t mean that everyone who maintains a healthy lifestyle will live longer than those who don’t, but it will increase the odds, Stevens said.

On the Net: Archives: www. archinternmed.com.

Commentary

A Doctor’s Word: Uneasy About the Real Beneficiaries of Obama’s Health Care

BY ERIN MARCUS, M.D. NEW AMERICA MEDIA

I don’t know about you, but as I watched coverage of President Obama signing the health care bill last month, it was hard not to notice the constant ads for power wheelchairs. Emblazoned across the ads was a flashing notice reminding viewers: Medicare may cover this!

Don’t get me wrong. As a primary care doctor who takes care of low-income patients, I was glad to see something being done to address the appalling health disparities that exist in this country. But as the president signed the legislation, I had the queasy feeling that he was essentially writing a big fat check to several hugely influential, multibillion-dollar interest groups — including, most notably, the pharmaceutical and insurance industries.

And so, the persistent flashing ads for power wheelchairs seemed a bit ironic. As heavily marketed devices that cost the system thousands of dollars individually — and earn millions in profits for their parent companies — power wheelchairs exemplify what’s wrong with the system. Individually, they’re a small part of the overall picture, but in aggregate, they cost a lot. And though they’re clearly necessary for patients whose arms and legs are paralyzed, they’re often prescribed inappropriately for people who would be better off getting intensive physical therapy and using a manual wheelchair instead.

(To be fair, under the new health care law, Medicare will only pay for renting, and not purchasing, power wheelchairs in many situations — which should cost the system slightly less money).

From my vantage point in the trenches of public primary care,

here are a few of the good things about the new health plan: It pours more money into neighborhood health centers, which have a long track record of making primary care accessible to lowincome people.

It will put more doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in these clinics by expanding the National Health Service Corps.

It will encourage primary care doctors and general surgeons to work in low-income areas by offering a bonus.

The law also promises to make it easier for low-income people to get general medical care by paying primary care doctors the same amount for patients with Medicaid as for those with Medicare. (But it won’t do anything to raise Medicaid payments for specialists, meaning primary care providers will still be scrambling when our patients need a cardiac catheterization or other intervention).

The law also raises the Medicaid income cap to 133 percent of poverty level.

Many governors are kicking and screaming about this provision, but it will help a lot of people who do jobs that, while important, pay poorly. For example, under the new rules, a single home health aide with two kids who earns $21,500 annually (approximately the average wage for that job) should qualify for Medicaid coverage.

Under present rules, only 10 states, and the District of Columbia, provide Medicaid to a single mother with that income. More than half of the states in this country don’t provide Medicaid to adults without children.

On the flip side, the law will push millions of people to buy

expensive insurance policies from private companies.

Many of these policies will have steep deductibles, so having insurance won’t necessarily protect people from financial ruin if they develop a serious medical condition. It’s also likely that expanding the private insurance system will make people’s care even more fragmented and difficult to navigate, since, in my experience, the private companies are far more likely than public programs to restrict what tests and medications the patient can get, and where they can get their lab tests done.

To subsidize these policies, the government will pay millions to private health insurance companies, many of which are for-profit. This is a bitter pill to swallow, when you consider these companies’ chief executive salaries and when you keep in mind that these companies make their profits by minimizing what they pay health providers and denying payment for as many services as possible.

Recently, a colleague told me of a heavily marketed local Medicare HMO (with a multimillionaire chief executive) that routinely denies coverage for complicated cancer procedures.

“They make it impossible,” he said.

The law is also a triumph for the pharmaceutical industry, which blocked efforts to allow Medicare to negotiate what it pays them for medications.

(In contrast, Medicare can negotiate with hospitals and doctors by telling them exactly what it will pay for specific services — and requires lots of documentation to prove that those services were provided).

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Continued from page 1

SPORTS BEAT Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.

Attention critics: Leave Kobe Bryant alone.

Just let him play and the Lakers will again be NBA championship-bound. The only man standing in Bryant’s way is LeBron James.

But the Lakers have to emerge victorious from the Western Conference playoffs before they meet James and his Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Lakers trounced the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-87, April 27 at Staples Center to take a 3-2 series lead, and that may stifle Bryant’s critics. Next, the Lakers head back to Oklahoma April 30, where they could finish off the Thunder with a Game 6 win.

Compton’s Craig Calloway was likely the happiest man at Staples Center April 20 — and not because Bryant scored 39 points to lead the Lakers to a 95-92 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Reason: The 29-year-old made a half-court basket that netted him $235,000 of those pretty little green ones.

Is the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook the next great NBA point guard? Given the way the former Leuzinger High School and UCLA star has played against the defending world-champion Lakers, the answer is yes. He can score, and his speed and skills

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have kept the Lakers scratching their heads. Westbrook, who reportedly grew up in South L.A., is something special.

Dwight Howard and his Orlando Magic may not win the NBA championship, but he recently became the first player in league history to be honored as Defensive Player of the Year twice, and for two consecutive seasons. His average of 13.2 rebounds and 2.8 blocked shots this season earned him 576 points in votes from writers and broadcasters.

And the beat continues‌ Two of some of the most celebrated high school athletes in the Southland are currently Price High’s much-honored basketball player Allen Crabbe and Serra High’s baseballer Dominic Smith.

Crabbe and Smith are both future superstars.

Crabbe has been named Mr. Basketball State Player of the Year by Cal-Hi Sports. Earlier, Crabbe was named Gatorade State Player of the Year.

Smith, a 6-foot 180-pound freshman, had a .611 batting average for the 2009-10 spring season.

And the beat continues‌ The Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, has been suspended for six games.

And, the Steelers are loaded with black quarterbacks. They have Byron Leftwich, Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch.

There has been a lot of moving going on in the NFL draft, including the Miami Dolphins sending Jason Taylor to the New York Jets.

And the beat continues‌ Hopefully Manny Ramirez will be more productive after his 15 days on the disabled list than he was after that 50-game suspension last season. Ramirez was recently placed on a 15-day disabled list to recover from his strained right calf.

And the beat continues‌ Floyd Mayweather Jr., who

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battles world welterweight champion Sugar Shane Mosley May 1 in Las Vegas, says he’s better than Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali. The 33-year-old Mayweather is 40-0, with 25 knockouts.

The 38-year-old Mosley is 46-5, with 39 KOs. Mayweather is the favorite on most predictors’ lips.

And the beat continues‌ University of California, Los Angeles gymnast Brittani McCullough qualified in the floor exercise in the individual competition in the NCAA Championships in Gainesville, Fla., on April 24. She won the floor title with a score of 9.9375.

Don’t invite former University of Southern California coach Pete Carroll and his ex-player Taylor Mays to dinner any time soon.

Reason? Carroll advised Mays to remain at USC for his senior season.

Mays did. The first safety Carroll selected was Texas’ Earl Thomas — not Mays, one of his own.

And the beat ends.

Brad Pye Jr. can be reached at switchreel@aol.com.

plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1 must be approved by the council, which has chafed at some of his proposals. “We’ll have to make some difficult choices, and it won’t be easy,�

City Council President Eric Garcetti said in a statement.

Working with the council, the mayor wants to slash roughly 3,500 positions through job cuts, early retirements, and the elimination of vacant posts.

The mayor’s office said there would be about 800 layoffs overall — 100 already have taken place.

The cuts would be the deepest in the city work force since the 1970s.

Villaraigosa once promised to remake Los Angeles for the 21st century, but the second-term mayor now talks of limited resources and cuts that will be “severe ... painful.�

The labor cuts would trim the work force paid from the city’s general fund by about 14 percent, although many of those positions are now vacant.

Overall, Los Angeles has 46,000 workers, but 21,000 are paid from separate sources such as at the Department of Water and Power, which collects utility payments.

As he has in the past, Villaraigosa suggested layoffs could be reduced, or avoided if employees took wage cuts or contributed more

SCOTT Continued from page 2 luncheon, nor do I buy the idea that T-Pain’s conservative endorsement was just a gag. As we approach the midterm election season, the stakes are too high to play sophomoric games with the lives of poor folks.

It is a widely accepted myth that hip-hop artists share the same socio-political ideology as their constituents in the ’hood. Perhaps the sad fact is that multimillionaire rappers have more in common with the wealthy, right-wing conservatives than they do with the struggling people in the ’hood whom they are supposed to represent.

Maybe the video of Hannity and TPain was merely about two rich

toward costly benefits. Union leaders have been cool to those ideas. “We can avoid many of these cuts, and we can find better ways of protecting our fiscal health,� the mayor said. “We must all be willing to take cuts in our pay, increase our pension contribution and contribute more to our health care plans.�

Governments across the nation are hurting after a national recession, but California has been especially hard hit. The unemployment rate in the state is 12.6 percent, a modern record for California. The Los Angeles economy has lost 65,000 jobs, the mayor said.

Los Angeles is also paying for its decision to hire workers during economic boom times while failing to recognize those days could end.

The mayor said soaring pension costs now eat up $2 of every $10 the city spends from its general fund.

The recession “is tearing a gaping hole in our city budget and forcing us to take measures unimaginable a few short years ago,� the mayor said.

Despite the grim outlook, the mayor said he would protect jobs at the Police Department, where the staff of about 10,000 is the largest in city history, while working to lure green jobs and investment from Washington D.C. for transportation projects. “There are sunnier days ahead,� the mayor said.

guys having a chuckle over the gullibility of their fans.

It has also been assumed by hip-hop conspiracy theorists that rappers and conservatives are in cahoots, just using the classic “every-hero-needs-a-villain� scam.

Despite the faux Fox morality of commentators such as Bill O’Reilly, the right wingers actually need to use rappers as poster children to justify their accusations of the “failure of big government� and to advocate for the elimination of social programs to help the less fortunate.

Hip-hop fans must handle TPain with the same passion that hardcore country music fans used to deal with the Dixie Chicks after they criticized George “G-Dub�

Bush. If Jay-Z can criticize T-Pain for the overuse of the auto-tune, hip-hop heads should be able to criticize him for being used as a flunky for the right wing.

We must begin to hold rappers accountable not only for their lyrics of violence and misogyny, but also for their political stances that run contrary to the needs of the children in poor and oppressed communities.

Until he denounces the right wing’s attack on the ’hood, the “T� in T-Pain will henceforth and forevermore stand for “Tom.�

Paul Scott writes for nowarn ingshotsfired.com. He can be reached at (919) 451-8283 or info@ nowarningshotsfired.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Trustee Sale No. CA09000004-09-1 . Loan No. 1009964923 Title Order No. 090856819-CA-GTI APN 6015-014-016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 7, 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 11, 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 May 22, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071236625 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: INES JOSE MARROQUIN AND RINA ARACELY LEON MARROQUIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of THE MORTGAGE STORE FINANCIAL, INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1657-1659 WEST 67TH 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 $471,273.07 (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 22, 2010 Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000004-09-1 . 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 #2835 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 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 No. CA09000305-09-1 . Loan No. 3002707143 Title Order No. 090891172-CA-GTI APN 2618-021-001 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 29, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 24, 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 February 8, 2007, as Instrument No. 20070274812 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: ENRIQUE FELIX, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGEIT, INC. 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: 13703 PINNEY STREET, (PACOIMA AREA) LOS ANGELES, CA 91331 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 $443,084.66 (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 29, 2010 Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000305-09-1 . 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 #2963 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13 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 Trustee Sale No. CA7000012-09-1 . Loan No. 1010028882 Title Order No. 090793617-CA-GTI APN 5307-002-030 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 21, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 17, 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 30, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071300298 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: MARTIN REYES, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, MARTIN REYES, as Trustor, in favor of PROMINENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3931 AND 3933 DRYSDALE AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90032 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 $393,883.61 (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 22, 2010 Trustee Corps TS No. CA7000012-09-1 . 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 #3082 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 Trustee Sale # CA0958644-1 Loan# 133182652 Order # 55010479 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/16/2006. 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 05/17/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/04/2006 as Document No. 06 0717211 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA,

executed by, MEDWENNA STEPHENSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, AND DARRELL J STEPHENSON, 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 # 4012-001-019 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: 7302 9TH AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90043-5054 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: $379,285.00 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 04/22/2010 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 #3093 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 Trustee Sale # CA0951136-1 Loan# 70832472 Order # 090513661 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/14/2007. 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 05/21/2010 at 1:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/21/2007 as Document No. 20072585079 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, FLORENTINO RODRIGUEZ, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, W J CAPITAL 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 # 6067-025-018 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: 2506 EAST 114TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90059 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: $373,894.44 (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 XDoes not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 04/22/2010 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 #3177 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 Trustee Sale # CA0926979-2 Loan# 1009807429 Order # 080043124 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/13/2010 at 1:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/23/2007 as Document No. 20070661986 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, JULIO MEDINA, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, PMC BANCORP, 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 # 6021-005-012 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: 1412, 1414 EAST 76TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is: $471,971.52 (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: 04/22/2010 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 #3205 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 Trustee Sale No. CA09000067-09-1 . Loan No. 170980999 Title Order No. 4336938 APN 2506-030-067 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 5, 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 17, 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 October 26, 2007, as Instrument No. 20072425925 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: ROSALBA SAAVEDRA, AND FERNANDO SAAVEDRA, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB. 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: 14701 WEST FOREST EDGE DRIVE, 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 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 $452,534.72 (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 22, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000067-09-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Paul Tran 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. Paul Tran Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #3209 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 Trustee Sale No. CA7000158-09-1 . Loan No. 502114353 Title Order No. 4330199 APN 6065-013-009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 25, 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 17, 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 July 2, 2008, as Instrument No. 20081176904 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: ANDRES ZAZUETA A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, in favor of FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB 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: 1428 E 107TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90002-3539 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 $305,587.66 (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 22, 2010 Trustee Corps TS No. CA7000158-09-1 . 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 #3221 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 2010-05-06

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PUBLIC NOTICE Trustee Sale # CA0959457-1 Loan# 184906107 Order # 967283 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/27/2008. 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 05/13/2010 at 1:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/09/2008 as Document No. 20081217660 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, GREGORY J THOMAS AND TRACIE L THOMAS HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, 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 # 6052-006-033 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: 155 EAST 95TH STREET AND 9415 SOUTH WALL 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: $444,840.41 (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: 04/22/2010 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 #3225 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 Trustee Sale # CA0959652-3 Loan# 136349944 Order # 4294487 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/31/2006. 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 05/13/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/12/2006 as Document No. 06 1281623 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, SANDRA KAY SORRELLS, A WIDOW, 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 # 2110-014-125 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: 7632 TOPANGA CANYON BOULEVARD, #201, LOS ANGELES, CA 91304 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: $288,078.50 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 __ Does XDoes not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 04/22/2010 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, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #3235 2010-04-22 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 Trustee Sale No. CA09000086-09-1 . Loan No. 175509119 Title Order No. 4336777 APN 5445-029-022 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 2, 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 24, 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 January 11, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080063715 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: RAUL HUMBERTO SANCHEZ, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, in favor of DEL SUR CORP. DBA CAMINO REAL MORTGAGE BANKERS 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: 2342 BIRKDALE STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90031 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 $410,277.46 (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 29, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000086-09-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Paul Tran 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. Paul Tran Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #3301 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13 Trustee Sale No. CA09000051-09-1 . Loan No. 161212180 Title Order No. 4336970 APN 5001-010-022 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 30, 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 25, 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 8, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071109421 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: MELVIN CHAVEZ, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, in favor of WESTLEND FINANCING, INC., DBA AMERICAN CAPITAL FUNDING 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: 833 WEST 56TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made 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 $339,925.78 (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 29, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000051-09-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Amy Lemus, 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. Amy Lemus, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #3318 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13 Trustee Sale No. CA09000241-09-1 . Loan No. 201306643 Title Order No. 4343652 APN 2138-027-027 : 2138-027-026 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 26, 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 26, 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 January 2, 2009, as Instrument No. 20090002801 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: ANAHIT SKROYAN, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, in favor of COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB 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: PARCELS A AND B OF PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-3532, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 355 PAGES 73 AND 74 OF PARCELS MAPS IN THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. 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: 7015-7021 DE SOTO AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 91303-2207 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 $332,729.76 (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: May 3, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000241-09-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Amy Lemus, 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. Amy Lemus, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #3430 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13 Trustee Sale No. CA09000240-09-1 . Loan No. 193544770 Title Order No. 4343654 APN 5049-007-017 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 16, 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 28, 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 June 23, 2008, as Instrument No. 20081112324 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: DIRMA RODRIGUEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, in favor of COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB 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: 2759 S. RIMPAU BLVD. & 4911, FERNDALE ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90016 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 $476,483.79 (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 29, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000240-09-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Amy Lemus, 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. Amy Lemus, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #3431 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13 Trustee Sale # CA0960673-2 Loan# 185595769 Order # 4309209 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/08/2008. 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 05/24/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/19/2008 as Document No. 20081492311 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, RICHARD E. HYATT, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY, 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 # 5483-021-015 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: 712 BURWOOD TERRACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90042 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: $567,166.94 (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 XDoes not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 04/29/2010 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 #3501 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13 Trustee Sale # CA0957912-2 Loan# 1008910315 Order # 090698130 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/17/2006. 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 05/24/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/04/2006 as Document No. 06 2679541 and Loan Modification Agreement Recorded on 05/28/2009 as Document No. 20090794219 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, ILDA

HERNANDEZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, TARZANA CAPITAL FINANCIAL, INC., as Beneficiary, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 5044-015-016 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: 3501 8TH AVENUE, 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: $389,676.53 (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 XDoes not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 04/29/2010 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, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #3502 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13 Trustee Sale # CA0958871-2 Loan# 1010185823 Order # 090719994 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/20/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/29/2007 as Document No. 20071567803 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, LUZ MARIA AREVALO, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND LUZ OLIVIA MORA, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, T.J. FINANCIAL, 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 # 5110-005-022 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: 205 WEST 46TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is: $381,747.00 (estimated amount).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. 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: 04/29/2010 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 #3503 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13 Trustee Sale # CA0956929-2 Loan# 189796162 Order # 959852 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/06/2008. 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 05/24/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/12/2008 as Document No. 20080253622 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, ALFREDO CRUZ, AND DOLORES CRUZ, 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 # 5186-008-008 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: 521 S LORENA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90063-3143 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: $382,006.90 (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 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE Dated: 04/29/2010 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, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #3504 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13 Trustee Sale # CA0954961-2 Loan# 173612418 Order # 955113 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/24/2007. 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 05/24/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/01/2007 as Document No. 2007-2247328 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, JUAN J. HUERTA JR., A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 5248-014-011 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 454 SOUTH FERRIS AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90022 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: $430,997.81 (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 XDoes not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 04/29/2010 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, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #3505 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13 Trustee Sale # CA0953351-2 Loan# 183520547 Order # 4228748 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/26/2008. 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 05/24/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/09/2008 as Document No. 20080609813 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, FRANCISCO S. MONTES AND ESPERANZA A. MONTES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, JMAC LENDING, INCORPORATED, 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 # 5455-003-026 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: 3319 ISABEL DRIVE, 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: $433,523.91 (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: 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 Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 04/29/2010 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, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #3506 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13

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PUBLIC NOTICE Trustee Sale # CA0961180-2 Loan# 191530243 Order # 4319794 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/14/2008. 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 05/24/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/17/2008 as Document No. 20080669964 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, ANGEL N SANDOVAL, AND VELARMINE SANDOVAL , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, 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 # 2647-017-025 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: 10137 ARLETA AVENUE, #5, LOS ANGELES, CA 91331-4478 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: $218,085.24 (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: 04/29/2010 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, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #3507 2010-04-29 2010-05-06 2010-05-13

EDELMAN Continued from page 2 wonderful Black Family Reunion Celebrations 25 years ago, emphasizing the traditional values and strengths of black families at a time when too many people focused on the black family’s “breakdown.” She always understood how African Americans’ needs connect to a larger global mission as well.

Height participated in conferences and leadership training sessions and on official delegations around the world. And from the White House to the United Nations, her expertise on civil rights, women’s rights and human rights was always in demand. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia’s and Africa’s first female president, is just one of the many people who has said she owes a debt to Height’s leadership.

Through it all, Height’s intellect and strength remained as sharp as her signature sense of style. A musical based on her life was named “If This Hat Could Talk,” and anyone who knew Height and her trademark gorgeous hats understands just how that title was chosen.

When Height was awarded her Congressional Gold Medal, thenSen. Hillary Rodham Clinton began her tribute by saying she had known Height for more than 30 years, since they first began working together on the Children’s Defense Fund’s board — and “just as in those long ago days, today once again, Dr. Height is the best-dressed woman in the entire room.”

I and the Children’s Defense Fund were always profoundly inspired by and grateful for her extraordinary example of leadership and service. In 1990, Height co-convened, with John Hope Franklin and the Defense Fund, a quiet but landmark meeting of 22 black leaders in 1990 at the beautiful Rockefeller Foundation conference center in

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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

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP #7528) VOIP TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles invites proposals from qualified firms interested in providing VoIP Telephone System & Professional Services. A copy of the RFP may be obtained beginning April 19, 2010, via www.hacla.org/ps or by calling (213) 252-5405 or 252-1832.

Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 P.M., by May 25, 2010, at 2600 Wilshire Blvd., #3100, Los Angeles, CA 90057.

4/22, 4/29/10 CNS-1842371# WATTS TIMES 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

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 on the 27th of May, 2010 located at 1725 Main Street, at 8:30 AM, Dept. A, Room 104, Santa Monica, CA 90401 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20100543019 The following person is doing business as: James Glass & Associates Private Security Services 1911 E. 122nd St. Compton, CA 90222 James Glass & Associates Private Security Services P O Box 514492 Los Angeles, CA 90051 James L Glass Jr 1911 E 122nd St. Compton, CA 90222 James L Glass Jr P O Box 514492 Los Angeles, CA 90051 Maria Coleman Perdue 1911 E. 122nd St. Compton, CA 90222 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 21, 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).

Published Runs: 4/29/10, 5/6/10, 5/13/10, 5/20/10 LAWT 418

Bellagio, Italy, that launched the Black Community Crusade for Children (BCCC) committed to Leave No Child Behind.

We committed to weave and reweave the rich fabric of family and community that historically have been the cornerstones of the healthy development of black children; tap into and strengthen the strong black community tradition of self-help; rebuild the bridges between the black middle class and poor; assist and galvanize current black leadership around specific goals for children; and identify, train, nurture, link and empower a new generation of effective black servant-leaders under the age of 30.

Since that 1990 meeting, more than 10,000 black college-age and high school youths have been trained at CDF Haley Farm near Knoxville, Tenn.; community service models like the summer CDF Freedom Schools program, a reading enrichment and child empower-

ment program which has served more than 80,000 children between the ages of 5 to 15, have been established at sites across the country; and CDF Haley Farm has become the center for spiritual renewal and leadership development and the incubator of new community models such as the Harlem Children’s Zone for the 21st-century children’s movement. The Bethune-Height house at Haley Farm is named in Height’s honor.

We all needed Height’s example of steadfastly doing what she had to do. Now we must do what we have to do to save all of our children.

Marian Wright Edelman is president of the Children’s Defense Fund, whose Leave No Child Behind mission is to ensure every child a healthy start, a head start, a fair start, a safe start and a moral start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. For more information, go to www.childrensdefense.org.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (Metro) REQUEST FOR INTERESTS AND QUALIFICATIONS (RFIQ) Metro will receive proposals for RFIQ# PS4010-2540, Highway Programs Planning and Deliverables Bench per Statement of Qualifications on file at the Metro Office of Procurement & Material Mgmt, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (12th Floor).

The following disciplines are required for conduct of the projects: 1) General Planning Services; 2) Design Planning Services; 3) Environmental Planning Services; 4) Public Outreach Services; 5) Project Management Services; and 6) Survey Services.

All proposals must be received on or before 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time), Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the address listed above, sent to the attention of Amy Wang, Sr. Contract Administrator. Proposals received later than the above date and time will be rejected and returned to the proposer unopened. A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time), Thursday, May 13, 2010 in the Board Room on the 3rd Floor of the Metro Gateway Plaza Building located at the address above. In addition, a Workshop will be held at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific Time), on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in the Board Room on the 3rd Floor of the Metro Gateway Plaza Building located at the address above.

You may obtain a copy of the RFIQ, or further information, by emailing Amy Wang at wangamy@metro.net or via fax at (213) 922-3883.

Notice of Air Quality Conformity Analysis

Segments 2 & 3

Total Project Limits

What is Being Planned?

In 2003, a Mitigated Negative Declaration/Finding of No Significant Impact (MND/ FONSI) was signed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) & Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in cooperation with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for all 3 segments of the Interstate Route 10 HOV Lanes Project that proposed to add one HOV lane in each direction on I-10 between Interstate Route 605 & State Route 57/71 Interchange. In 2006, Caltrans & FHWA signed a Re-Evaluation for Segment 1, from Interstate Route 605 to Puente Avenue, & in 2008, a qualitative PM 2.5 hot-spot conformity analysis was completed for this segment. Caltrans is currently preparing a Re-Evaluation for Segments 2 & 3 of this project, from Puente Avenue to SR-57/71 Interchange.

Why This Notice?

The HOV project (Segments 2 & 3), on I-10 from Puente Avenue to SR-57/71 Interchange, is considered a project of air quality concern regarding particulate matters (PM10 & PM2.5) as defined in 40 CFR 93.123(b)(1); & a detailed PM10 & PM2.5 hot-spot analysis was completed as required by 40 CFR 93.116 & 93.123, based on USEPA guidance. The analysis demonstrates that this project is not likely to cause delay of attaining or contribute to a localized violation of the PM10 & PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards; & that the project will conform to the purposes of the State Implementation Plan. The regional Interagency Consultation group, as coordinated by the Southern California Association of Governments Transportation Conformity Working Group, has reviewed & concurred with the findings of this qualitative PM10 & PM2.5 hot-spot conformity analysis. Comment is requested regarding the qualitative PM10 & PM2.5 hot-spot conformity analysis. Project-level conformity analysis was previously performed & approved for other pollutants for which the project area is designated non-attainment or maintenance, & is not the subject of this request for comments at this time What is Available?

The qualitative PM10 & PM 2.5 hot-spot conformity analysis is available for you to review or copy at the Caltrans District 7 office located at 100 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, 90012 between 8:00 AM & 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday. You may submit a written comment no later than May 25, 2010 to: Ronald J. Kosinski, Deputy District Director California Department of Transportation Division of Environmental Planning 100 S. Main Street – MS 16A Los Angeles, CA 90012 Contact If you have questions, please contact Gary Iverson in the Division of Environmental Planning at (213) 897-3818.

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HEALTH CARE Continued from page 10 One policy analyst told The Associated Press that he predicts a $30 billion increase in revenues over the next decade for the drug industry, adding, “I don’t see how they could have done much better.”

And so, my feelings are mixed.

I’m really hoping that after the law goes into effect, I won’t see more cases like the nurse’s aide who declared bankruptcy after the bills came in for her CT scans, or the mechanic who couldn’t pay the

upfront costs for the colonoscopy to figure out why he had blood in his stool.

But I’m not so sure.

And I worry that the plan is just an expensive, complicated way to address the symptoms of our broken health system, not a daring cure.

Dr. Erin Marcus is an associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. A Doctor’s Word is supported by a grant from the Ford Foundation.

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