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RIES ~ An unexpected piece of excellent advice comes from an old friend. Heed well what is said. Follow your intuition concerning matters at work. Your gut feelings are wiser than your brain this week. Trust you feelings more than your thoughts. AURUS ~ This is a good time for personal inventory. Dust off old ideas. They will shine brighter than any new ideas this week. You are primed for success in an agreement about a money matter. EMINI ~ Socially your positive vibes can take you a long way this week. Your intuition serves you well in business. A new move is favored. Open yourself up to financial flow. It’s coming. ANCER ~ Your home can be your best profit center this week. Expand your concept of what profit is. Boost your attention to your lover’s personal needs. Invest time in being considerate. Put other people first this week. EO ~ Begin working to improve the quality of life in your community. Don’t hang back. Do it. Joy comes from what you give this week. This week your charm will open doors that were previously closed. IRGO ~ Be open and honest in your dealings with a co-worker. Deception will double back on you, if you try it. This is a bad week for being sly. Your true intentions show on your face. Be thorough don’t cut corners.

IBRA ~ The boss is depending on you at work this week. The reward is buried in the gifts you give to whoever crosses your path. Don’t look for payment for the good you do. Time will send it surging out at you. CORPIO ~ You’ve always had the ability to take the slow and easy route to getting things done. This week is an excellent week for practicing that method to the maximum. Friends are not going to help you with the problem you face, but go slow and easy and you can handle it alone. AGITTARIUS ~ Use your tried and true formula for a successful week. Remember the things that worked for you in the past. Now is not the time to try anything new. Forget about a minor irritation that comes from someone you love. APRICORN ~ Give yourself a chance to grow, and not by eating more. Eating good is alright but for true growth expand your horizons. Look at life a little bit differently. Take a walk on the other side of the question. QUARIUS ~ Just start talking. What you need to say next will come to you. You’ve got some explaining to do and silence will get you no where. Love can be yours at this time but you’re going to have to use your gift for gab to get it. ISCES ~ This is just the kind of time you like so enjoy it. Family members are not busy. You can get into their heads and see what’s going on. Open up your own head and let someone in. You are at your best, socially, so have some fun. A Romantic bond becomes stronger.

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Massive Community Rally scheduled Elected officials, community leaders, clergy and organized labor will join the community on Saturday at Jesse Owens Park to stop the massive cuts in the federal budget. BY YUSSUF J. SIMMONDS SENTINEL MANAGING EDITOR There is a war going on in Washington, D.C., a war over the budget that if left unchecked will have a devastating effect on the quality of life throughout America’s minority communities. According to Congresswoman

Maxine Waters, “We are in a war and it’s going to get worse. It all depends on what happens during the budget negotiations that’s taking place right now. If you think the feds are in bad shape, the state is worse, ask Steve Bradford.” Assemblyman Steve Bradford was present.

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Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., speaks at a news conference, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, with mayors from across the country on the impact of cutting Community Development Block Grants.

Not only is the federal government on the verge of shutting down, but what happens in the nation’s capital trickles down to the state, the county and the city. As the congresswoman explained the situation in one of her meetings held at the Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) to inform the community of what is to come, similar pronouncements were echoed by L.A. City Councilman Bernard Parks — chair of the city’s budget and finance committee — relative to the economic problems facing the city. And Councilwoman Jan Perry was also there to reinforce what he said. After Bradford left, his representative told the same story about the state budget relative to negotiations taking place in Sacramento. It’s nationwide. The Republicans, who have control of the House of Representative in Congress, have passed a budget that has gutted the federal budget in the amount of $61 million. “Since the Democrats have a slim majority in the Senate,” said Waters, “there is still hope that the budget would not pass. But we have work to do.” The impact of the Republican spending bill called HR1 will be felt in education, housing, job training, health care, elderly programs, justice and law enforcement and other important programs that the community depends on for its day-to-day survival. School districts that receive Title I will be affected, as well as Head Start and afterschool programs. “Those programs are vital to the security of the community,” according to Parks. Already, estimates show that that had been about a million home foreclosures in the last calendar and it is believed that number will increase in 2011, and that does not even include public housing, commercial real estate and businesses. In order to stop this Republican juggernaut, direct community action is needed. Congresswoman Waters has stated that her Democratic colleagues throughout the country are holding meetings to inform their constituents what’s at stake, and the proper course

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Michel ‘Sweet Micky’ Martelly wins Haiti election PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Musician Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly scored a come-from-behind victory Monday in Haiti’s presidential runoff, according to preliminary results from last month’s election showing he easily defeated a former first lady for the leadership of a country facing enormous challenges. Martelly, who has never held political office, received nearly 68 percent of the vote in the two-way race with Mirlande Manigat, electoral council spokesman Pierre Thibault said in an announcement that was immediately followed by noisy celebration in the Haitian capital. Thousands of Martelly supporters poured into the streets of Port-auPrince, carrying Martelly posters, climbing onto cars and cheering loudly. A huge crowd of singing and chanting supporters marched to his house. “Today is a big day for me,” Jeanor Destine, 22, said as he ran through the streets. “We’re finished with the old government and want to bring in a new government. We’ve been through so much misery. That’s why we’re supporting Martelly.” The popular musician, a star of the Haitian genre known as compas, had trailed Manigat in the crowded first-round election in November. But

his campaign gained momentum in the second round, with many voters seemingly enchanted with his lack of political experience in a country where the government has failed to provide basic services. In a message posted in Creole on Twitter, the popular musician thanked his supporters: “Thank you for your confidence ... We’re going to work for all Haitians. Together we can.” Haiti’s electoral council said that about 23 percent of the 4.7 million registered voters cast ballots. Serge Audate, an elections official, said about 15 percent of the tally sheets had problems suggesting possible fraud, including cases in which more votes were cast than registered voters in some polling stations, and had to be quarantined. Final results are to be announced April 16. Still, the fact that the results were not yet final did not deter jubilant supporters. “I’m going to celebrate with the people, then I’m going home to my kids,” Wilson Goren, a 32-year-old street vendor, said as fireworks erupted around him after the results were announced. Martelly’s campaign for president seemed at first like an afterthought, overshadowed by the short-

lived campaign of the better-known star star Wyclef Jean, who was declared inelgible to run. Many said that Martelly’s history of crude onstage antics would prevent him from winning. Indeed, Manigat, a university administrator and former senator, and her supporters made much of it during AP Photo/Guillermo Arias the campaign by Haiti’s presidential candidate Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly, a popular musician known for stressing her “morality” and urg- his sarcastic music and hip-thrusting onstage personality, greets supporters after casting his ing people to call vote during general elections in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010. her “mother.” He promised profound change au-Prince and junior colleges in the But the 50-year-old Martelly turned out to be a serious and skilled for Haiti, vowing to provide free edu- United States, though he never graducandidate. When initial results of the cation in a country where more than ated. He worked as construction flawed first round showed he was out half the children can’t afford school worker in Miami in the 1980s, a time of the race, he mobilized supporters to and to create economic opportunity when he says he occasionally smoked protest as if he were a veteran of amid almost universal unemployment. marijuana and crack cocaine. The son of an oil company execA few years later, Martelly found Haiti’s rough politics. He ran a disciplined campaign, deftly depicting utive, Martelly grew up in Carrefour, his calling — playing compas, Haiti’s himself as an outsider and neophyte part of the dense urban mass that high-energy, slowed-down version of even though he has long been active in makes up the capital. He attended a merengue. prestigious Catholic school in Portpolitics. See HAITI ELECTIONS, page 15

NNPA and NAACP vow to work closer together Recently there was an issue between the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the NAACP. NNPA member publishers had become upset when they discovered that the NAACP had inserted multipage Viewer’s Guide advertising for its 42nd Image Awards in several markets throughout the U.S., to the exclusion of African-American newspapers. Upon being informed of this “mis-step,” Chairman, Danny Bakewell called NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous and suggested a meeting to discuss the issue. NNPA publishers said they felt righteous indignation with the NAACP, as they viewed their actions as being contrary to their joint historical struggles. Since the inception of the Black Press and some 82 years later when the NAACP was born, the two had partnered unconditionally in the fight for freedom and equality. Consequently, Bakewell invited NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous to attend an NNPA Board of Directors meeting in Washington, D.C., to explain his actions. The meeting proved fruitful and initiated renewed commitments by each association to work closer together. During the meeting, NAACP President Ben Jealous said: “I am recommitting the NAACP to advocate for increased ad dollars and support for the Black Press. There is a long and storied history between the Black Press and the NAACP. I, like many of my predecessors, including W.E.B. DuBois and Roy Wilkins, emerged from the Black Press. As an investigative reporter and editor for the Jackson Advocate — the most frequently firebombed Black community newspaper in the

country — and former Executive Director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the mission and voice of the Black Press is something I personally hold in the highest regard. The NAACP and NNPA share the same mission: the liberation of our people. The Black Press is our voice and the NAACP is a voice for the Black Press. Together we can be a mighty force to speak truth to power.” NNPA Chairman Danny Bakewell said that he appreciates the frank dialogue between the two groups, as it presents a better understanding of their respective operating procedures, one that will prevent any such “misstep” in the future. Bakewell continued: “The … NNPA has always supported and will continue to give voice to NAACP efforts — with or without advertising support. We give credit to the NAACP for their activities that create interesting copy and graphics. Publication of these events has kept the Black communities aware of the NAACP’s actions and leadership team. The circumstance that initially brought us together ultimately proved to be a reminder of the interconnection of our missions, and our groups are closer today as a result. We will forge ahead with a new and profound commitment to work together.” Bakewell added, “I commend President Jealous for his honesty and his apology to the NNPA publishers. We are brothers in the struggle against racial injustices, and as the NAACP fights the battles in the courts, it is our mission as the Black Press to illuminate the issues and keep our people informed.” Christopher Fleming of the NAACP and Walter Smith of the NNPA authored this article.

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Shutdown meeting at White House as time dwindles BY DAVID ESPO AP SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT WASHINGTON — Time growing short, Congress’ leaders reported making headway Wednesday in talks to cut spending and avert a partial government shutdown that the White House warned would hit U.S. combat troops abroad and taxpayer refunds from the IRS at home. President Barack Obama checked in separately by phone with House Speaker John Boehner, ROhio, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., then invited the two men to the White House for an evening meeting. White House spokesman Jay Carney said Obama decided to call the session after concluding not enough progress had been made during the day, and the president blamed business as usual in the nation’s capital politics for the deadlock that threatened disruptions beginning Friday at midnight. “I do not want to see Washington politics stand in the way of

America’s progress,” he said in Fairless Hills, Pa. Democratic officials suggested their side had agreed to consider additional cuts in the previous 24 hours. But any movement took place in secret, while the public maneuvering was on public display. Determined to avoid political blame if a shutdown occurs, Boehner said the House would vote Thursday on a one-week stopgap bill to keep the government open while cutting $12 billion in spending and providing the Pentagon with enough money to stay open until the Sept. 30 end of the budget year. “I think this is the responsible thing to do for the U.S. Congress, and I would hope the Senate can pass it and the president can sign it into law,” he said. He also criticized Obama, though saying he likes the commander in chief personally. “The president isn’t leading,” Boehner said. “He didn’t lead on last year’s budget, and he’s not leading on this year’s budget.” A few hours later, Reid said Democrats kept offering conces-

sions, and Republicans rejected them. “We meet them halfway, they say no. We meet them more than halfway, they still say no. We meet them all the way, they still say no. If Republicans were really worried about keeping the government running, all they would have to do is say yes.” Obama has already ruled out the weeklong measure Republicans intend to push through the House, and Senate Democrats have labeled it a non-starter. Republican officials said the details of the bill could yet change. But passage of any interim measure is designed to place the onus on the Democratic-controlled Senate to act if a shutdown is to be avoided. The White House used its unmatched megaphone to emphasize the stakes involved in the negotiations, arranging a briefing for the presidential press corps on the ramifications of a partial government shutdown. The officials who spoke did so on condition of anonymity, under rules set by White House aides

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House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio watches as President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011. eager to apply pressure to congressional negotiators. The officials said that military personnel at home and abroad would receive one week’s pay instead of two in their next checks. Among those affected would be troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and the region around Libya. Tax audits would be suspended — welcome news to some, no doubt

— but there were unhappy tidings for others. Income tax returns filed on paper would pile up at the IRS, and refunds would be delayed as a result. National parks would close, as would the Smithsonian Institution and its world-class collection of museums clustered along the National Mall within sight of the See SHUTDOWN, page 15

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American Airlines launches new destination flights The airline becomes the first to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai with daily, nonstop service. The new service is part of a series of recent and upcoming flights, as well as improved schedules, between the United States and global destinations that are being delivered by American and its fellow oneworld Alliance partners British Airways and Iberia Airlines. American Eagle also launched today nine new daily domestic destinations from LAX. American Eagle is introducing new two-class service to

Denver and four of the new routes — Houston, Oklahoma City, Phoenix and Albuquerque, N.M. The American Eagle flights will depart from American Eagle’s new terminal at LAX, which opened last year and will be expanded by up to four additional gates by the end of 2011 at an investment of approximately $20 million. American also will add seven additional daily flights from LAX,

to expand globalism here (in Los Angeles).” As a part of AA’s initial flight delegation, Taylor was chosen to be a part of this momentous occasion. “It’s beyond just a flight, going back-and-forth and I’m really excited to

be a part of it. It’s actually a great way of linking these two cities, connecting them at the hip. Congratulations to American for their foresight in putting this together.” Los Angeles Sentinel staff writer Brian Carter contributed to this report.

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Continued from page 2 community their efforts could be a total waste. Tim Watkins of WLCAC provided the meeting place for the community, and some of the other participants were Robert Pullen-Miles, mayor pro tem of the city of Lawndale, and several community organizations. The community rally will be at 11:30 a.m. on April 9, at Jesse Owens Park, 9651 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles. The community is counting on you. Show up!

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of action to take to resist these draconian measures that are being placed on some of the most vulnerable Americans. Another focus of the Republicandominated House is the repeal of the President’s Healthcare Reform Act, which provides a safety net to the lowincome and the disenfranchised. If the community fails to act, then the situation will only get worse. The Democrats are doing all the pushback they can, and without support from the

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(From Left to Right): Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles Urban League President and CEO, Blair Taylor and wife, Bridgette Taylor.

including two additional flights each to Dallas/Fort Worth and Miami and one additional flight each to Chicago, Las Vegas and Orlando, Fla. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa presented AA with a certificate and spoke on the landmark moment. “(One), I’m here because I love American Airlines, two, I’m here because I love LAX,” said Villaraigosa. “Each daily, nonstop flight generates $650 million to the L.A. economy.” The expanded service is expected to benefit the Los Angeles area by raising American’s estimated annual economic impact to approximately $6 billion, up $600 million from before the start of the new service. At Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport (PVG), customers will enter Terminal 2, close to American’s oneworld partners and providing smoother, faster connections to other cities. More than 200,000 travelers flew between Los Angeles and Shanghai in 2010, with Los Angeles accounting for more passengers to China than any other U.S. city. Pablo Ocasio, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Hampton Aerospace, was scheduled to be onboard this groundbreaking trip to Shanghai on business. “It’s interesting; I didn’t expect a party for me,” he said jokingly. “It’s nice to see the mayor, American Airlines, and the community are moving forward and investing in the local airport here with a marquee route to Shanghai.” Blair Taylor, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League, was at the event with his wife, Bridgette. “I think it’s fantastic,” said Taylor. “To me, it’s another step in continuing

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LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) — American Airlines and its regional affiliate American Eagle today launched a significant service expansion from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with 10 new destinations, including new daily nonstop service to Shanghai. American is the first U.S. airline to offer daily nonstop service from Los Angeles to Shanghai, the largest U.S.China air travel market.

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Barry Bonds rests with no defense witnesses BY RONALD BLUM AP SPORTS WRITER

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(Left to right) NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith on Oct. 28, 2009 in Capitol Hill in Washington.

NFL lockout update BY DAVE CAMPBELL AP SPORTS WRITER ST. PAUL, Minn. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; As she wrapped up the five-hour hearing on the legality of the NFL lockout, the federal judge overseeing the case said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d take â&#x20AC;&#x153;a couple of weeksâ&#x20AC;? to rule on the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; request to return to work. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson, however, urged the two sides not to wait that long. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems to me both sides are at risk, and now is a good time to come back to the table,â&#x20AC;? Nelson said, noting her willingness to facilitate the resumption of talks toward a new collective bargaining agreement that would put pro football back on track. Owners and players failed to reach that goal last month, leading to the decertification of the union, the lockout of the players and the antitrust lawsuit against the owners filed here by the players. But the two sides donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree on much these days. James Quinn, an attorney for the players, said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d â&#x20AC;&#x153;listen carefullyâ&#x20AC;? to Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation. But David Boies, a lawyer for the league, hedged when asked about Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offer to supervise talks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a settlement of this lawsuit,â&#x20AC;? Boies said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we need is a collective bargaining agreement so that players can go on playing and the league can put on games. Until we have that, we're not going to make any progress.â&#x20AC;? The injunction request â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a plea to the judge that the lockout be immediately lifted on the grounds that their careers are being irreparably harmed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was the sole purpose of Wednesday's hearing. The court appearance was the first round â&#x20AC;&#x201D; call it the first quarter â&#x20AC;&#x201D; between the NFL and the players in their legal fight over the future of the $9 billion business and the 2011 season. Teams of attorneys from both sides, officials from the now-dissolved union, several NFL players and dozens of reporters crowded the courtroom, but little was accomplished other than the formal launch of the legal process. Boies argued that the court shouldn't have jurisdiction while the National Labor Relations Board is considering an unfair labor charge filed by the league that players didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t negotiate in good faith. The NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contention is

that the unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decertification was a tactical maneuver and that it has the legal right to keep players from working. Boies claimed players are still acting like a union, that the NFL Playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association is funding the litigation and has set up other services for the players as if it were a fully formed labor entity. DeMaurice Smith, the head of the NFLPA, attended the hearing, and the players, lawyers and union officials arrived and departed together in a bus.

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Barry Bondsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; confident defense team rested its case Wednesday without calling a single witness, just minutes after a federal judge accepted the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request to dismiss one of the five counts against the home run king. Prosecutors called 25 witnesses to the stand over 2 1/2 weeks, but the defense needed just one minute to present its side. The jury of eight women and four men barely had time to get settled in the courtroom before being told to return Thursday morning for closing arguments. Once indicted on as many as 15 counts, Bonds will face just four charges when the jury starts deliberations in a court house less than two miles from the ballpark where he set records for the Giants. A decision could come as early as Friday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when the World Series championship flag is raised in San Francisco for the first time. Faced with a defense motion that Illston was prepared to grant, prosecutors dropped the count accusing Bonds of lying to a grand jury in 2003 when he said prior to that season he never took anything other than vitamins from trainer Greg Anderson. The defense said the government presented no evidence that Bonds was given Tetrahydrogestrinone

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(THG) and a testosterone ointment, designer steroids known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Clearâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cream,â&#x20AC;? before 2003. Bonds testified in front of the grand jury that Anderson told him the substances were flaxseed oil and arthritic balm. The remaining counts charge Bonds with lying when he denied knowingly receiving steroids from Anderson, denied getting human growth hormone from Anderson and said he only allowed himself to be injected by doctors. The final count accuses Bonds of obstruction of justice. On the 11th day of the trial, the defense presentation lasted about the time it took Bonds to circle the bases after one of his record 762 home runs. Lawyer Cristina ArAP Photo/Jeff Chiu guedas read the jury one answer from the grand jury Former baseball player Barry Bonds arrives at testimony of former Bondsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; a federal courthouse in San Francisco, Tuesday, girlfriend Kimberly Bell in March 1, 2011. which Bell said she wrote Defense lawyer Allen Ruby had her own diary. That conflicts with Bellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trial testimony, in which she said ghost said Tuesday he might call up to six witwriter Aphrodite Jones collaborated on nesses, including Bonds, and every the diary. See BARRY BONDS, page 13

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‘LisaRaye: The Real McCoy’ BY ARYSSA DURRELL CONTRIBUTING WRITER TV One’s highest-rated program is back as “LisaRaye: The Real McCoy” premieres for its second season April 7 at 6 p.m., Pacific Time. The series follows the charismatic LisaRaye McCoy as she returns to her career as an actress and watches the relationships in her personal life grow and change. The first season of “The Real McCoy” gave viewers an inside look on what was really going on in LisaRaye’s life after her marriage with the Premier of Turks and Caicos “came crashing down in scandal,” as she states in the opening credits of this second season series. Media reported allegations of domestic violence and infidelity in the marriage of LisaRaye and her former husband, Michael Misick. Last season, LisaRaye was still finding her way back into the spotlight of Hollywood, but this season she is back in action, literally. The second season shows LisaRaye getting ready for her next step in her acting career preparing to

take on action roles with a little stunt work. It also follows her as she takes on the role of “momager,” or mom and manager, to her daughter Kai, as she takes on a modeling career of her own. This second season is also one built on personal relationships of LisaRaye. “... There’s a spiritual journey that’s taking place, there’s also dating that’s taking place,” she recently told the L.A. Sentinel. There are a host of personalities that make guest appearances on the second season such as Tatyana Ali, Bobby Brown and Bishop T.D. Jakes. LisaRaye spoke on the importance of the relationship with such people, especially with the Jakes. “Bishop T.D. Jakes, he has definitely helped me with my spiritual walk of finding my purpose, finding my passion and being able to ... shake” off some negativity, she said. When asked what she wanted viewers to learn and take away from the show, LisaRaye explained her intentions and hopes for “The Real McCoy” series. “It was important for me to get

Will, Jaden Smith reunite for sci-fi tale LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith and son Jaden are teaming up again on the big-screen. The two last starred together in the 2006 drama “The Pursuit of Happyness.” They will work together in an as-yet-untitled science-fiction adventure for Columbia Pictures, a unit of Sony Corp. M. Night Shyamalan is directing and co-writing the movie starring the 42-yearold father and his 12-year-old son. Shyamalan also directed “The Sixth Sense” and “The Last Airbender.” Sony said Monday that the movie centers on a boy struggling to save himself and his estranged father after their ship crashes on an abandoned Earth a thousand years in the future. As they did on their son’s 2010 hit, “The Karate Kid,” Will and Jada Pinkett Smith will be producers on the new Jaden and Will Smith movie.

“LisaRaye: The Real McCoy” my story out because there were so many different versions of what ... the public thought of what happened with my marriage, what was going on with me, questions about what was I going to do …,” she said. “I know that they (the viewers) will be able to take another perspective, another outlook on who they think I am, they will actually gather

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strength from my story, and they will actually be able to relate to my story in one way or another.” LisaRaye does not shy away from her winning personality during this second season, as she and her daughter, assistant Quincy, and business associate Tom create a colorful show for viewers. LisaRaye is taking matters into her own hands

this time around and is not letting time pass her by. Tune in to TV One April 7 at 7 p.m. to see just what LisaRaye is getting into these days. Also, LisaRaye has deemed this same day to be “all-white day;” she is calling on her fans and viewers to wear white clothing on this Thursday in support of her show.

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Gbagbos home in Ivory Coast

Comes Under ATtaCk AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell

By Rukmini Callimachi and Marco Chown Oved Associated Press ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Even after airstrikes pounded holes in his garden, even after fighters encircled his home and stormed the gates, Laurent Gbagbo did not budge Wednesday from the bunker where he remains holed up. The finale of Gbagbo’s 10-year claim on Ivory Coast is playing out much like the beginning. The 65-year-old strongman, who made an art of staying in power years past the end of his legal mandate, is now pushing the envelope, fighting for each day, even each hour. “He will not surrender,” said Meite Sindou, a defense spokesman for Alassane Ouattara, the man recognized worldwide as the democratically elected president of Ivory Coast. “We will have to take him.” Wednesday began with the boldest attempt yet to penetrate Gbagbo’s inner sanctum as fighters loyal to Ouattara made it as far as the gate of the presidential mansion he has occupied for the last decade. They attacked it with a barrage of fire, and residents reported hearing concussive blasts. They breached the property’s perimeter only to be forced to retreat in the face of the heavy artillery unleashed by the ruler’s inner circle of guards. For four months after winning last November’s election, Ouattara pleaded with the international community to

intervene and remove Gbagbo by force, arguing he wouldn’t leave any other way. The army, controlled by Gbagbo, has repeatedly used its arsenal of heavy artillery in an attempt to cow areas of the commercial capital that had voted for his opponent. Security forces are accused of opening ﬁre with a mounted machine gun on a group of unarmed women and lobbing 81 mm mortars into a market. Finally on Monday, United Nations attack helicopters acting on a Security Council resolution bombarded six arms depots in Abidjan — including a cache inside the presidential compound. “Obviously they didn’t get all of it,” said a senior diplomat who requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to the media. “When they came after him, he pulled out more stuơ. Re-

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Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo, left, and opposition presidential candidate Alassane Ouattara pose together for photographers.

On Wednesday morning, Gbagbo’s spokesman in Paris claimed it was French troops — not Ivorians — that had come to kill the ruler. “France will be held responsible for the death of President Gbagbo, his wife and family members and all those who are inside the residence, which is being bombarded by the French army,” said spokesman Toussaint Alain. Gbagbo had appeared to be on the point of surrender on Tuesday, sending an emissary to meet with foreign ambassadors in order to negotiate the terms. The diplomat who has been following events closely said the overture appeared to be a foil and that Gbagbo was simply playing for time. He continued to cling to power Wednesday, despite debilitating losses. The pro-Ouattara force began their advance just over a week ago attacking from the east, west and center. At least 80 percent of the countryside was under their control by the time they entered Abidjan on Monday. On Tuesday, Gbagbo’s soldiers were seen abandoning their posts, some rushing inside a church to tear oơ their uniforms before re-emerging in civilian clothes. His generals issued orders to stop ﬁghting. Yet Gbagbo — a former history professor — ap-

pears to have calculated his rival’s weakness: Ouattara, an intellectual who has spent decades abroad, knows that he needs to take Gbagbo alive to maintain international support, and avoid further alienating the 46 percent of the electorate who voted for Gbagbo in last year’s election. Taking him without harming him is not easy. It means the forces cannot barrel down on the bunker, but need to find ways to pierce through his security perimeter, without aiming fire directly at his position. From inside his bunker, Gbagbo blasted the world in back-to-back interviews on French TV station LCI and French radio RFI. He said he would never step down, that there was nothing to negotiate and called the operation to oust him an international “game of poker.” Ouattara’s spokeswoman Aơoussy Bamba said that she was nonetheless optimistic that the end was near. “He has nothing left. His arsenal is gone. His army has evaporated,” she said by telephone from Abidjan. “How much longer can he last?” Associated Press writers Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations; Michelle Faul in Accra, Ghana; and Jenny Barchfield and Angela Charlton in Paris contributed to this report. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell

Top: A soldier loyal to Alassane Ouattara mans a checkpoint at one of the principal entrances to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

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Alassane Ouattara answers questions from journalists during a press conference at the Golf Hotel in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. Ouattara, the man recognized as the winner of Ivory Coast’s recent presidential election, called Thursday for special forces from West African nations to remove Ivory Coast’s incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo in a commando operation.

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A man in a balaclava provides security at a rally of supporters of Alassane Ouattara protesting against violence linked to the nation’s ongoing political crisis, in the Abobo district of Abidjan, Ivory Coast Tuesday, March 8, 2011

member, he had a long time to prepare for this.” Among the preparations was the choice of where Gbagbo would make his last stand. He is believed to be holed up in a tunnel originally built to connect the president’s home and the adjacent residence of the French ambassador, Sindou said. Ivory Coast’s ﬁrst president, Felix HouphouetBoigny, was reluctant to accept independence from France, a sign of the intimate relationship between this former African colony and its European master. Even after independence, Houphouet-Boigny maintained a privileged relationship with France — and built the tunnel so he could take refuge inside the ambassador’s residence in the event of a coup, said Ivory Coast expert Christian Bouquet, a professor of political geography at the University of Bordeaux III. In an irony of history, shortly after coming to power in 2000, Gbagbo is said to have severed the umbilical cord between the residences, after accusing France of backing a rebel group that attempted to overthrow him in 2002. Fighters from this same group are now backing Ouattara and carried out Wednesday’s attack on the residence. Gbagbo has attempted to portray the eơort to oust him as a neocolonial plot, led by France.

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Above: Former prime minister Alassane Ouattara, right, waves to supporters during a final campaign parade through the Treichville neighborhood of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, on the last day of campaigning ahead of Sunday’s presidential election. Left: Issiaka Diakhite, 26, who says he took up arms after his parents were killed by Laurent Gbagbo loyalists in his home town of Daloa in November, reacts as soldiers loyal to Alassane Ouattara man a checkpoint at one of the principal entrances to Abidjan on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

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4-2011 PRESCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES (LAUP) — The “Dream Big” Art Exhibit will continue to take place at the Bridge at Los Angeles City Hall until April 30. For the month of April, Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) preschoolers in L.A. will have their artwork featured at the Bridge in City Hall. Also, LAUP preschool providers throughout L.A. County will host open houses next week. Visit www.laup.net to view a listing of preschools hosting open houses in your community. Lastly, “Play Day in the Park” will take place April 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Long Beach, Pomona and San Gabriel Valley. At each event, LAUP preschool providers will showcase their programs and provide activities for children. More information: (213) 416-1200.

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MEDIA’S IMPACT ON WOMEN AND GIRLS — “The Impact of Media on Women and Girls” is the slated topic for the next Sisters @ Eight meeting April 8, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Department of Water and Power Crenshaw Auditorium, 4030 Crenshaw Blvd. More information: Nourbese, (323) 290-5955, nourbese@bwwla.com.

A DISCUSSION ON FEMALE EGYPTIAN WORKERS (RADICAL WOMEN) — Radical Women’s April 14 meeting will feature discussion of the recent Freedom Socialist article, “Women Workers in Egypt: Hidden Key to the Revolt.” The event will take place

at Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, at 7 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. for an $8 donation, but there is a sliding donation scale. More information: (323) 7326416, radicalwomenla@earthlink.net.

place at the Hyde Park - Miriam Matthews Branch Library, 2205 W. Florence Ave., Los Angeles. To preregister, call (213) 359-3378.

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FUNDRAISER — As part of a fundraiser for an event in Harlem, New York City, the film “Nothing But A Man” will be screened April 17, 6 p.m., at the Lucy Florence Cultural Center. The center is at 3351 W. 43rd St., Leimert Park. People who attend the event can give a suggested donation of $12; they can also choose to give more. The event in Harlem will include visual arts, poetry and music, in celebration of the release of the book “BAsics.” More information: (310) 689-8154.

STATE OF THE STATE BREAKFAST — The State of the State Legislative Breakfast will take place April 15, 9 to 11 a.m., at the FAME Renaissance Center, 1968 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. Check in is at 8 a.m. This event is free. This event will include information regarding autism insurance legislation, health disparities in communities of color and more. Registration: www.specialneedsnetwork.org, (213) 389-7100.

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4-21-11 4-16-11 TOOLS FOR TRANSFORMATION CONFERENCE — The Tools for Transformation Parent and Professional Conference will take place April 16 at Junior Blind of America, 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd., Los Angeles. The conference, designed to help parents who have children with autism — and, in general, special needs — will have workshops from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will begin with a breakfast and check in at 7:30 a.m. The event is free to attend. Registration: www.specialneedsnetwork.org, (213) 389-7100. “COLLEGE LIFE” WORKSHOP — The Concerned Black Men of Los Angeles will hold a workshop April 16, 1 to 3 p.m., titled “College Life and What to Expect.” The workshop, which is for youth ages 11 to 19, will take

4-9-11 CONFERENCE — Are you interested in conducting workshops regarding birth control technologies and options, or reproductive anatomy? If you are, training will be provided to facilitate workshops on these issues, as well as several other topics, at the “Train the Facilitators” conference April 9 at Africa House, 4282 La Salle Ave., Los Angeles. The conference will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is being organized by Sisters in Control, a project of Black Women for Wellness. More information: Juli, (323) 290-5955, juli@bwwla.com.

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happening this month

The Southeast Symphony

FAIR (CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS) — The Third Annual Labor, Social and Environmental Justice Fair will take place April 21, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the east walkway of the Loker Student Union. The fair is free and open to the public. On-campus parking is available. Daily visitor permits are $4 and can be purchased at kiosk machines in each lot. CSU Dominguez Hills is at 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson. More information: Julian Sanchez, jsanchez263@toromail.csudh.edu, (310) 483-6917; Eddie Moretti, emoretti1@toromail.csudh.edu.

4-22-11 EASTER CONCERT (SOUTHEASTSYMPHONY.ORG) — Johann Sebastian Bach’s Easter Oratorio will be performed by The Southeast Symphony

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and The Chancel Choir on April 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church’s annual Easter concert. The church is at 26438 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. More information: (310) 377-6771.

Challenges and Opportunities” and will feature the State of Black Los Angeles. CAAM is at 600 State Drive, Los Angeles. More information: Wendy Gladney, events@personalservicesplus.com, (323) 294-5336.

April 13 can receive a discount. Registration and agenda information: www.westangelescdc.org, (323) 7513440, ext. 45.

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SPRING SYMPOSIUM — Sacramento Mayor and former NBA player Kevin Johnson will be the special guest luncheon speaker at the Spring Symposium at the California African American Museum (CAAM) on April 25. The symposium, which will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., is titled “Place-Based Neighborhood Change: Success,

SYMPOSIUM — An event described as a “Christian Community Development Symposium: Creating and Sustaining The Beloved Community” will take place April 29, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the USC Galen Center, 3400 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Registration cost $100 for individuals and $200 per church up to four members. People who register before

PHOTO EXHIBIT (EL CAMINO COLLEGE) — The El Camino College Photography Department’s annual Student Photography Exhibition will be on display in the Schauerman Library throughout April. Library hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fridays; and 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturdays. More information: Darilyn R. Rowan, (310) 660-3593, ext. 3326.

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Romeo continues to inspire local students Father and son duo visit local middle/high school to uplift and promote education. BY BRIAN W. CARTER SENTINEL STAFF WRITER Multitalented artist, Romeo once again took time off from a busy schedule of “Dancing With The Stars” to talk with youth. Along with his father and businessman, Percy Miller, aka Master P, he visited the students of Audobon Middle/High School, last Thursday. The Millers recently visited the Danny Bakewell Sr. Primary School in South Central Los Angeles, where they participated in a read-along with the children. The Millers believe in celebrating and rewarding academic achievements. Their visit to Audobon came with 10 laptops that were awarded to 10 students courtesy of Sam’s Club. “This event means everything to me,” said Romeo. “The kids, they are our future, and a lot of people forget about that. I feel, you teach them at an earlier age, and they’ll definitely benefit from it.” Romeo hopes to continue to inspire and encourage kids to try and reach for something better. “We always recognize when they’re doing bad, but, we need to recognize when they’re doing great,” said Miller. “These kids have improved their test scores and they deserve it. When asked how he felt about his son, Romeo, taking part in community support, Miller beamed with a proud joy. “It feels great to let me know that I’ve done the right thing.” Johnel Langerston, president of Urban Born, an at-risk-youth outreach organization, expressed his belief in education and support of the students. “I’m not running for mayor, you would never accept me that way,” said Langerston. “I’m running to save your life, so that, one day, you can help me.” Langerston talked to the young crowd about giving back to the community and helping out. “I love you brothers and sisters in here,” said Langerston. “We’re going to keep track of you and

Romeo takes pictures with Audobon students.

we’re going to see what you do.” In keeping with the theme of giving, Sam’s Club donated a big screen, 3-D, HD Vizio television to Urban Born. This will allow many kids to spend time in a safe environment watching afterschool programs, games and television. To volunteer and/or make a donation go to http://www.urbanborn.org. Students at Danny Bakewell Sr. Primary School. Photos by Brian W. Carter

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2,300 Angelenos rally for Wisconsin, workers’ rights, and Dr. King’s legacy on April 4 National Day of Action Keynote speakers the Rev. James Lawson and William Lucy at First A.M.E. Church

The Rev. James Lawson.

Home care workers from SEIU-ULTCW.

Manning Marable dies BY CYRIL JOSH BARKER SPECIAL TO THE NNPA FROM THE NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS Famed African-American studies scholar Manning Marable has died. Marable served as director of the Institute for AfricanAmerican Studies at Columbia University, which he founded. He was 60. Marable was famous for his progressive political views and writings, penning more than 10 books. He was working on his latest work, “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention,” set for publication a few days after his death. Active in the political movement, Marable was elected chair of the Movement for the Democratic Society, sat on the board of the Hip Hop Summit Network, Manning Marable and was a member of the New York Legislature’s Amistad Commission. Battling recent health problems, he had suffered from lung disease causing him to get a lung transplant last summer. Last month Marable was hospitalized for pneumonia.

LOS ANGELES — On April 4, the 43rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in Memphis, Tenn., more than 2,300 Angelenos filled the First AME Church to rally for workers in Wisconsin and across the U.S. who are fighting to preserve their collective bargaining rights. April 4 was a National Day of Action in support of Wisconsin workers’ rights, and to honor King’s legacy. More than 1,000 events were held across the U.S. and abroad. The First AME gospel choir, the Brookinaires, opened the program with “Oh Happy Day.” First AME Senior Pastor John Hunter welcomed L.A. workers, students, community members, immigrants, and people of many faiths to his house of worship. Maria Elena Durazo, executive secretary-treasurer of the L.A. County Federation of Labor, emceed the event. “The people of Wisconsin woke up our nation. The people of Wisconsin woke up our labor movement. The people of Wisconsin have shown us all what it looks like to go all-in when your democracy and your basic freedoms are on the line,” said Durazo. Two of the civil rights and labor leaders of the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike where King was killed, the Rev. James Lawson and William Lucy, retired secretary-treasurer of AFSCME, participated as keynote speakers. Their words and energy raised the consciousness and spirit of the event. “Dr. King’s identification with and in support of the sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis, Tennessee, is so identical to the struggles of workers in Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Maine, and any number of states,” said Lucy. “The American public clearly is identifying with this struggle. The people are saying [to the governors], ‘You’re wrong. You are fundamentally wrong and you are using political power to achieve philosophical ends.’ ” Laphonza Butler, SEIUUnited Long Term Care Workers president, spoke about the struggle for America’s soul and how this is a time to speak up. Speakers also included Rosa Parks Elementary School cafeteria worker Jackie Brown, and DWP lineman Oscar Montelongo. This event also followed the march in downtown L.A. on March 26 to stand with Wisconsin workers and demand good jobs in L.A.

First AME Church Pastor John Hunter.

Bill Lucy, retired secretary-treasurer of AFSCME, leader during 1968 Memphis, Tenn., sanitation strike.

Maria Elena Durazo, executive secretary-treasurer of the L.A. County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. Photos by Neil Jacobs Photographs

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party’s plan would make it not result in any real savings, but would succeed in decreasing the number of providers willing to treat lowincome patients on MediCal. That is why 17 governors from both parties have signed a letter in opposition to the Republican plan to cut funding for Medicaid. Rep. Ryan has an even bolder plan for Medicare. He has engineered yet another privatization scheme by proposing private Medicare vouchers. Under the current system, if a treatment is authorized under Medicare, then that treatment will be continued until the patient achieves the desired outcome regardless of cost. Under Rep. Ryan’s model, the private voucher would act as a cost cap, and if treatments or procedures go over the value of the voucher, then the patient would be forced to pay out of pocket. The health care disparities faced by African-American communities are well documented. We have the highest rates of preventable diseases like diabetes and hypertension, and our infant mortality rate is fully three times higher than that of

Whites. African-American women don’t have the same level of access to prenatal care as women of other ethnic groups, and therefore have more complications and higher rates of low birth-weight babies. Currently, 29 percent of African-American women between the ages of 18-64 are on MediCal, many of them mothers, and these cuts will only lead to greater gaps in health care access and health outcomes. Rep. Ryan and the Majority party’s proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid hit poor communities and communities of color during the most serious economic crisis since the Great Depression. With national unemployment currently hovering at 9 percent — and the level is even higher in communities like South Central Los Angeles — Medicare and Medicaid represent many people’s only access to health care for themselves and their families. In light of this, the Majority party’s attempt to cut Medicare and Medicaid while simultaneously proposing even more tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans is not just fiscally unsound, but it reveals a lack of understanding of the lives of working Americans. These cuts would shift cost burdens onto those least able to meet them — namely, the working poor, the unemployed, the elderly, dependent children, and the infirmed. And by shifting these costs and cutting services to the most vulnerable among us, the Majority would only drive even more people into our overloaded emergency rooms. Rep. Ryan and the Majority party are practicing budgeting with a battle axe — indiscriminately slashing at programs without look at their true costs to communities. Instead, we need to approach this budget with a scalpel, surgically removing waste and redundancy without cutting out the essential programs that help people in need.

If Bonds is convicted, he could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on each count. However, federal guidelines suggest a total sentence of 15 to 21 months. For similar offenses in the Bay Area Laboratory CoOperative (BALCO) case, Illston sentenced cyclist Tammy Thomas to six months of home confinement and track coach Trevor Graham to one year of home confinement. Illston denied a defense motion to strike testimony that Bonds’ testicles shrank, which prosecutors alleged is a side effect of steroids use. She also turned down a defense motion to strike testimony from former AL MVP Jason Giambi and three former players — Jeremy Giambi, Marvin Benard and Randy Velarde — who all detailed how Anderson supplied them with

steroids and human growth hormone. With the trial nearing its end, there were interjections of humor — or at least attempts — by the lawyers. When Illston asked for a “ballpark figure” on the length of closing argument, Ruby estimated three hours and told her “I think the football people call it a hard cap.” When Ruby said he planned to split the closing with Arguedas, Illston said “the court does not give you permission to tag team.” Ruby then took a shot at the prosecutors, saying “we’re not going to do that like they did at the grand jury,” prompting Illston to respond “because there’s a judge here, I get to tell you.” She ultimately told them they could share the argument but could not keep alternating.

BY US. REP KAREN BASS Recently, House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan introduced staggering new cuts to Medicare and Medicaid as part of the Republican’s budget package. These cuts do nothing to shore up the sustainability of either program, all while putting the burden of cost onto the most vulnerable in our society. Moreover, they will disproportionately affect communities of color, especially the African-American community, where there are already large disparities in health care access. In California, MediCal is our highly successful Medicaid program that covers low-income individuals and families with children, foster youth, the disabled, and those living with debilitating conditions such as HIV/AIDS. With almost 8 million participants, it is the largest Medicaid program in the country, all the while maintaining the lowest cost per capita and the lowest percentage of federal cost sharing in the country. But under Rep. Ryan’s block grant proposal, California would see a sharp decline in federal Medicaid dollars. Enrollment in MediCal is estimated to grow by 1.75 percent this coming year, even outstripping population growth. By locking states into block grants with fixed dollar amounts not tied to increased need for services, states are left to pick up increased costs with no help from the federal government. This will force severe cuts to services and reduced eligibility for MediCal. With many optional benefits, including dental and vision, already cut as a result of the state’s budget crisis, any further reductions would prove devastating to low-income communities. Additionally, California pays the lowest rates to medical providers in the country, and many are reticent to take MediCal patients. The cuts proposed by the Majority

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spectator seat in the court room was filled in anticipation. But Bonds never took the stand to tell the jury his side of the story, signaling the defense thinks the government has failed to prove its charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Just one witness, former Bonds’ personal shopper Kathy Hoskins, gave eyewitness testimony that corroborated any of the charges. She said she once saw Anderson inject Bonds near the belly button — she didn’t identify what substance was being injected. With Anderson in jail on a contempt citation for his refusal to testify, prosecutors had to rely on witnesses who put Bonds near Anderson and needles, along with evidence that Anderson was supplying players with performance-enhancing drugs.

To Be Equal

The state of Black America: Washington are you listening? BY MARC H. MORIAL “Welcome to America in the second decade of the 21st century. An army of longterm unemployed workers is spread across the land, the human fallout from the Great Recession and long years of misguided economic policies.” — Bob Herbert’s final column for The New York Times Last week, the nation’s leading historic civil rights organization, the National Urban League, came together with the nation’s leading historic Black university, Howard University, to hold the first ever State of Black America town hall meeting focusing on the jobs crisis in urban America. The Town Hall, hosted by Howard President, Sidney Ribeau, culminated two days of meetings with Congressmen and Senators on Capitol Hill where Urban Leaguers from across the country made the case: There can be no complete economic recovery as long as already too high unemployment for African Americans continues to go up even as the overall unemployment rate gradually ticks down. Yes, we were pleased to learn last week that the unemployment rate has fallen to 8.8 percent, the lowest level in two years. And, we applaud the actions by the Obama Administration — the Stimulus bill, Health Care Reform and Bank Reform — that have kept the mighty titanic of the American economy from sinking to the bottom of the sea. But, this is no time for a victory party. As the National Urban League’s 2011 Equality Index reveals, there remain large and widening gaps between the status of African Americans and Whites in this country, particularly in the areas of economics and children’s health. For Hispanics there are big gaps too, especially in the area of college enrollment. And, with Black unemployment now at 15.5 percent and Hispanic unemployment at 11.3 percent, clearly, it is time to declare war on inequality and unemployment in urban communities of color. As we stated at the Town Hall, we must not let other major concerns, including war and partisan fights about deficit reduction, distract us from the number one issue facing the American people — jobs, jobs, jobs. The National Urban

Marc Morial League’s nearly 100 affiliates across the country haven’t lost that focus. We remain economic first responders for millions of Americans desperately seeking to rebuild their lives, families, and communities in the wake of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. We highlighted three outstanding examples at our Town Hall. Lonnie Grayson, President of Environmental & Safety Solutions, Inc. has been able to win new contracts and double his workforce with the help of the Entrepreneurship Center of the Urban League of Cincinnati. The Urban League of Philadelphia helped David Simms, owner of Eatible Delights Catering, develop new branding and marketing tools that have boosted his business. And Donna Hodge Harper of Newark, an unemployed casualty of the great recession, said that were it not for the job training and job placement assistance she received from the Urban League of Essex County, she doesn’t know where she would be today. Lonnie, David, and Donna show us how to dig urban America out of the great recession: Training for 21st century jobs. Putting investments in people over the politics of deficit reduction. Summer jobs for teens. All of these solutions are part of the National Urban League’s 12points jobs plan. Washington, are you listening? To view the town hall webcast and find out how you can obtain a copy of the 2011 State of Black America Report log on to www.nul.org. Marc H. Morial is the president and CEO of the National Urban League.

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Trustee Sale No. CA09002164-10-1 . Title Order No. 100644590CA-LPI Loan No. 1009555630 APN 5044-021-002 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 13, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 19, 2011, 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 March 21, 2007, as Instrument No. 20070637498 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: JOSE MARIO GUANDIQUE AND ROSA AMELIA GUANDIQUE HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2406 EXPOSITION PLACE, 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 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 $437,451.06 (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: March 24, 2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09002164-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.NoticeSolutions.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-786-5351 TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #10950 2011-03-24 2011-03-31 2011-04-07 Trustee Sale # CA0940167-1 Loan# 1010678686 Order # 090244157 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/22/2011 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/20/2007 as Document No. 20072578706 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, ANA PREZA A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 5042-003-011 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: 3421-3421 12 ARLINGTON 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: $586,883.50 (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. 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: 03/31/2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #11183 2011-03-31 2011-04-07 2011-04-14 Trustee Sale # CA0940075-1 Loan# 1009697465 Order # 090243917 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A

Thursday, April 7, 2011 DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/02/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/22/2011 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/10/2007 as Document No. 20070856510 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, JOAQUIN VILLASANO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 5115-021-019 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: 4160 MCKINLEY AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 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: $268,651.46 (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: 03/31/2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #11185 2011-03-31 2011-04-07 2011-04-14 Trustee Sale # CA0955002-1 Loan# 125399322 Order # 955119 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/25/2006. 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 04/22/2011 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/01/2006 as Document No. 06 0240483 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, JOSE CRUZ, AND MARIA CRUZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER, 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 # 6026-029-008 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: 8400 GRAPE STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001-4132 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: $329,393.40 (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: 03/31/2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com

Ad #11226 2011-03-31 2011-04-07 2011-04-14 Trustee Sale No. CA09001248-10-1 . Title Order No. 100460142CA-LPI Loan No. 0012833919 APN 5469-035-007 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 26, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 26, 2011, 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 4, 2005, as Instrument No. 05 2386063 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: MONICA BARRON AND FLAVIO RUIZ, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of JUST MORTGAGE, 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: 5646 ALDAMA STREET UNIT 1&2, 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 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 $319,747.10 (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: March 31, 2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09001248-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.NoticeSolutions.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-786-5351 TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #11265 2011-03-31 2011-04-07 2011-04-14 Trustee Sale # CA0958803-1 Loan# 129223238 Order # 964571 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/29/2011 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/30/2006 as Document No. 06 1447474 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, MARCO A. ORTIZ, JR., A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, MARCO A. ORTIZ, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, SCME MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA 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 # 6052-030-007 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 426 EAST 97TH 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: $406,087.08 (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: 04/07/2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #11336 2011-04-07 2011-04-14 2011-04-21

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority The Measure R Independent Taxpayers Oversight Committee of Metro (Oversight Committee) will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 10 a.m., in the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Boardroom located at One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles. The Oversight Committee was appointed under Measure R, also known as the Traffic Relief and Rail Expansion Ordinance, that imposed an additional 1/2 of one percent transactions and use tax to fund transportation improvements in the County, approved by voters in 2008. The Oversight Committee and oversight process has been established to ensure that Metro complies with the terms of the Ordinance. The oversight process requires that an annual audit be conducted to determine compliance with the provisions of the Ordinance related to the receipt and expenditure of sales tax revenues during the fiscal year. The audits must be provided to the Oversight Committee so it can make findings on whether Metro and local subrecipients have complied with the Measure R requirements. In compliance with the Ordinance, Metro contracted with Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio and Associates (TCBA) to perform the independent audit of the Measure R Special Revenue Fund and contracted with Lopez and Company, LLP to audit the compliance of the 87 cities (Cities) and the County of Los Angeles (County). The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments on the result of the independent audits conducted on the Schedule of Revenues and Expenditures for Measure R Special Revenue Fund and Compliance with Requirements Applicable to Measure R Local Return Guidelines from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010, and the Committee’s annual report on these audits. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORTS Measure R Special Revenue Fund Audit TCBA conducted the audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that TCBA plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Schedules of Measure R revenues and expenditures are free of material misstatement. The audit found that Metro complied, in all material respects, with the requirements applicable to the Measure R revenues and expenditures for the year ended June 30, 2010. Measure R Compliance Audit of Cities and the County Lopez and Company conducted the audit of compliance in accordance with the Guidelines, auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that Lopez and Company plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether noncompliance with the requirements in the Ordinance occurred which could have a direct and material effect on the Measure R Local Return program. Lopez and Company found that, in all material respects, the Cities and the County complied with the requirements in the Ordinance that are applicable to the Measure R Local Return program for the year ended June 30, 2010. However, the audit found 20 instances of noncompliance, none of which were deemed material. Measure R Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee Proposed Annual Report The Committee reviewed the two independent audit reports and based on this review, developed a proposed annual report. The report describes the audit results and makes several findings. The report finds that: 1) the audits were performed in accordance with the Ordinance that the voters approved in 2008; 2) Metro complied, in all material respects, with the requirements applicable to the Measure R revenues and expenditures for the year ended June 30, 2010; and 3) the Cities and the County complied with the requirements in the Ordinance that are applicable to the Measure R Local Return program for the year ended June 30, 2010. Written comments on this matter will be accepted through April 18, 2011 at 10 a.m. All comments should be addressed to Board Administration, LACMTA, One Gateway Plaza, Mail Stop 99-3-39, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952. Copies of the Independent Auditors Reports and the Oversight Committee Annual Report are available from Metro’s Records Management Center at the LACMTA Plaza Level at (213) 922-2342. These documents will also be made available to every library located within Los Angeles County for public review. Members of the public who wish to provide public comment in person during the public hearing on April 18 are encouraged to contact Michele Jackson, Board Secretary, at (213) 922-4605. CNS#2076089

GOVERNMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP# 7545) FURTHER INVESTIGATION, ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT OF REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN FOR 9901 SOUTH ALAMEDA ST. IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles invites proposals from qualified Consultants to further investigate, assess and develop a feasibility study, health risk assessment and remedial action plan under the direction of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control for 9901 South Alameda Street in the County of Los Angeles (“Service”).Copies of the RFP may be obtained beginning April 11, 2011 online at www.hacla.org/ ps. Proposals will be accepted at 2600 Wilshire

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Continued from page 6 “They’re financing this lawsuit,” Boies said. “They’re saying, ‘We’re no longer a collective bargaining agent, but we’re going to continue to do all these things.’ ” Quinn dismissed the accusation that the decertification was a sham, pointing to unanimous participation in a player vote to approve the move. “It’s not some kind of tactic. It’s the law,” Quinn said. “It’s what we’re allowed to do.” Plaintiffs Mike Vrabel, Ben Leber, Vincent Jackson, Brian Robison and Von Miller were joined in court by veterans Tony Richardson and Charlie

Blvd, #3100, Los Angeles, CA 90057, until 2:00 P.M., May 13, 2011. 4/7, 4/14/11 CNS-2077576# WATTS TIMES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP #7536) FAMILY ASSET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles jointly invite proposals from qualified consortiums to implement the Family Asset Development Program as part of the “Family First Plan” (formerly known as the Human Capital Plan). Copy of the RFP may be obtained from HACLA beginning April 4, 2011 via http://www.hacla.org/ps/ or from CDD via http: //www.cdd.lacity.org/home_bidsrfp.html or send an e-mail to CDD.planning@lacity.org or call (213) 252-5405 or 252-1832. Proposals will be accepted until 5:00 P.M., by May 10, 2011. 4/7, 4/14/11 CNS-2074683# WATTS TIMES

Batch, members of the union’s executive committee prior to dissolution. Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees, the three highest profile players named on the lawsuit, did not attend. Hall of Famer Carl Eller, the lead plaintiff in a separate, similar case filed by retirees, former players and rookies, was also present. Nelson approved a motion to consolidate those cases, and attorney Michael Hausfeld — on behalf of the Eller group — took turns with Quinn arguing against and rebutting Boies. Nelson listened to arguments from lawyers for the players and the league Wednesday, asking questions often and

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Thursday, April 7, 2011 LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (Metro) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Metro will receive proposals for RFP No. PS11062101, CoTrustee/Custodial Services for Other Post Employment Benefits Trust per specifications on file at the LACMTA Office of Procurement & Material Mgmt, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (9th Floor). All proposals must be received on or before May 5, 2011 at 2:00PM Pacific Time at the address listed above, sent to the attention of Linda Wasley. 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 on April 20, 2011 at 10:00AM in the Gateway Conference Room, 3rd Floor located at the address above. You may obtain a copy of the RFP, or further information, by faxing Linda Wasley at (213) 922-4186. The RFP is available for download at www.metro.net.

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Capitol. Officials were less clear about the Cherry Blossom Festival, scheduled for this weekend in Washington. NASA spokesman Bob Jacobs said he was unable to predict what the impact would be on preparations for the shuttle Endeavour’s flight on April 29, or Atlantis’ trip into space on June 28. As for the broader talks, it appeared progress had been made both on spending cuts demanded by Republicans and on a series of unrelated provisions they attached to legislation that was approved almost six weeks ago. A House-passed measure called for $61 billion in cuts, and until recently, the two sides had been working on a framework for $33 billion. Boehner pronounced that insufficient on Tuesday, and floated a $40 billion figure instead. Democrats disputed any suggestion that they had acceded to that, but some, speaking privately, conceded they were willing to go higher than $33 billion, based on the make-up of the cuts included. “I think we’ve made some progress. But we’re not finished, not by a long shot,” Boehner told reporters after a closed-door meeting with the Republican rank and file, the second of the week he has called as he maneuvers his way

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Over time, Martelly’s shows became legendary, for he was a bona fide provocateur. As the self-proclaimed “bad boy of compas,” Martelly mooned the audience, cursed his rivals, and donned diapers and dresses. Many credit him for reviving compas and proving Haitian musicians could earn a decent living. The candidates were vying to replace President Rene Preval, who was barred by the constitution from serving a third term. The new president will face a challenging environment that includes a Senate and Chamber of Deputies controlled by Preval's party and widespread anger over the slow progress of reconstruction from the January 2010 earthquake. Haiti also is grappling with a cholera outbreak that has killed more than 4,000 people since October and is expected to worsen with the spring rainy season. Haiti's largest cities were paralyzed by riots in December after the electoral council announced firstround results that initially excluded Martelly from the runoff. The Organization of American States later determined those results were incorrect and the musician had come in second, giving him a spot on the second ballot. Some observers say international allies overstepped their bounds when the OAS insisted that election officials re-examine the results. Martelly already has a cloud over his presidency, experts add. “He faces a bit of legitimacy crisis,” said Henry Carey, a political scientist at Georgia State University who studies Haitian politics. “He has to earn legitimacy through performance. That means he is going to have to be extraordinary capable.” Much of the Haitian capital remains in ruins from the earthquake, which the government says killed more than 300,000 people. A multibillion-dollar reconstruction effort has been slow to start in part because of the chaos from the first round of the presidential election and political uncertainty. Experts say legislative opposition will be a challenge, with the new

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“It makes me wonder how he’ll be able to achieve anything with that kind of dynamics. Proposed laws could be held up or not even brought up for a vote. The next five years could be a total back forth between the presidency and the parliament.” Associated Press writer Jacob Kushner contributed to this report.

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Continued from page 14 speaking politely but directly while acknowledging her difficulty discerning which components of the laws apply to this complicated case. She expressed some frustration trying to understand some of the arguments, mostly those made by Boies, but oversaw a cordial process, telling the two sides they did an “outstanding job.” Both sides praised Nelson afterward for her thorough approach and intelligent questions. As she began the hearing, she urged both sides to stick to the issue of the injunction and not delve into the evidence presented previously in their briefs since all parties are up to speed on the information. “You can assure that the court has done nothing else in the last few weeks,” Nelson said.

When she reveals her decision, the winner would have leverage whenever talks resume on a new CBA. However, that ruling will all but likely be appealed. She could also defer a decision until after the NLRB rules, which could take months, or declare the need to schedule another hearing to consider the evidence in the case before she rules. That would be a loss for the players. “All of this is delay so they want to put pressure on us,” Quinn said. Boies said factual disagreements — regarding the existence of the union, for one — prove the necessity of another hearing. Boies took roughly double the amount of time to talk than the lawyers for the players did, in part because he was pressed so much by Nelson as she tried to grasp the argument that she has no jurisdiction. AP Sports Writer Jon Krawczynski contributed to this report.

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Obama opens bid for new term, no longer outsider WASHINGTON (AP) — No longer the fresh voice of change, President Barack Obama embarked on a bid for re-election Monday by asking a divided, anxious electorate to let him finish the job he won in 2008. He’s getting an early start against a Republican field that’s still undefined, but he’s saddled with an ailing economy that still isn’t working for millions of voters. Obama began with an effort to recapture his outsider’s touch of 2008, bypassing a public statement from the White House in favor of an email sent to millions of supporters. He offered a kickoff video in which official Washington is ignored and even Obama himself only makes a fleeting appearance. What the campaign wanted voters to see instead were people like them speaking of real-life concerns and their faith in Obama, against wholesome backdrops in every clip: a church, a farm, a family in a kitchen, an American flag. He told supporters later in the day he needs their help again, perhaps more than he did four years ago, because “we may not have the exact same newness that we had in 2008.” “But that core spirit ... is still there and it’s still in you and so I hope that even though we’re a little older and a little wiser now than we were back in 2007 and 2008, I hope everybody is ready to run that race one more time,” Obama said in a conference call with backers. This time around, Obama carries both the benefits and baggage of being the establishment candidate. The president now owns an economy that is adding jobs but still leaving millions of people without help or work. As the incumbent, he can blow into town on Air Force One, draw unparalleled free media coverage and command all the other perks of the presidency. But he must also remobilize his coalition and reenergize it, too, including getting back the independent voters who swung Republican in last year’s midterm elections. Obama ran once on hope. This time he will run on his record as well. That means voters will evaluate him on what he has gotten done, including laws to reshape health insurance and Wall Street behavior, and the promises he has not delivered upon, including immigration reform and closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. A huge part of his challenge will be to spark the voter inspiration that often got lost in the slog of governing. His new campaign video gave a nod to the challenge. A woman named Alice from Michigan said: “We’re paying him to do a job. So we can’t say, ‘Hey, could you just take some time off and come and get us all energized?’ So we better figure it out.” Obama filed his candidacy paperwork Monday, about 20 months from Election Day, so he can begin raising money in earnest for a potential campaign fund of $1 billion or more. More than a dozen Republicans are seriously considering trying to unseat him, but none has declared yet. What comes next is a loud, undefined, unpredictable White House contest. The early party primary voting is not set to begin until next year. Obama, as both president and candidate, is trying to keep those two

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President Barack Obama speaks to thousands in USC’s Alumni Park on Oct. 22, 2010. roles separate. “Even though I’m focused on the job you elected me to do, and the race may not reach full speed for a year or more, the work of laying the foundation for our campaign must start today,” he said in the email to backers. His campaign this time will not have the foil of George W. Bush, an unpopular incumbent who helped define the mood of 2008 without being on the ballot. The White House is eager to portray the election as a choice, but the look and feel of that contrast will not become evident until a competitor emerges from a wideopen Republican field. Regardless, what the White House expects is that the economy will drive the election. The race could well pivot on whether voters buy into Obama’s arguments about progress on his watch — that an economy on the brink of disaster is steadily adding jobs again, and he has a vision for more. Or whether voters vent their displeasure that change hasn’t happened faster. Here, as in many cases, incumbency can cut both ways. The nation’s unemployment rate just dropped to 8.8 percent, its lowest level in two years. The private sector is starting to add sizable numbers of jobs again, and such trend lines always tend to attach themselves to how a president is viewed. The more the economic situation improves, the better Obama can argue he is the right steward of the recovery. However, perceptions of the economy have not improved over the course of Obama’s presidency, and that lag can amount to a major vulnerability. Overall, 35 percent of people in an Associated Press-GfK poll say the nation is heading in the right direction. That’s the same share that said so in January 2009 before he took office. “I think it starts with the economy. I don’t think anybody could tell you for sure how it’s going to end, especially with all the tumult around the world right now,” said Stephen Craig, a political science professor at the University of Florida.

Indeed, Obama is contending with an exploding world. The violent upheaval across the Middle East and Africa has consumed attention in 2011 and drawn the United States into a military conflict in Libya on top of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. On the

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domestic front, Obama is grappling with a budget fight and the potential for a government shutdown. The president must be sensitive to how and when he campaigns or risk appearing to put his political gain above the country’s.

How he responds to domestic and foreign challenges, however, will give him chances to shape public thinking in ways no other candidates have. Obama’s path to the required 270 electoral votes could well be tougher this time. In 2008, he reached it by aggressively turning out new and infrequent voters across the country, and making a play for states that aren’t usually contested by Democrats. The effort paved the way for victories in GOP-leaning states such as Indiana, North Carolina and Virginia. But Obama’s standing has suffered in those states since then, putting into question whether he can engineer repeat victories. He also dominated the Midwest in 2008, the home of electoral-rich states such as Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. But the region took a beating during the recession, and Obama’s poll numbers did, too, complicating his path to re-election. On the flip side: Obama may have new support in other states because of the explosive growth of Democratic-leaning Hispanics in the Southwest and the migration of blacks to the South. AP National political writer Liz Sidoti, Deputy Polling Director Jennifer Agiesta and Associated Press writers Jim Kuhnhenn in Washington and Holly Ramer in Portsmouth, N.H., contributed to this story.