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Michael Jackson’s Final Hours

BY THOMAS WATKINS AND LYNN ELBER AP WRITERS

(AP) — A year ago, the world watched as Michael Jackson balanced on the edge of a precipice.

Behind the once-proclaimed King of Pop was a bleak stretch of pain and artistic decline. Ahead lay a series of 50 London concerts — a high-rolling bid to reassert his musical brilliance and re-establish control of his life.

Jackson was poised for a great leap of faith, one testing himself and those who believed in him. It was a chance to silence

detractors who had mocked his increasingly clownish, artificial appearance and what appeared to be an equally artificial and veiled version of family life with the three children he was raising alone.

Harsher critics cast him as a man who used wealth and celebrity to elude justice on child molestation charges.

The elaborately staged shows set to begin last July 13 at London’s famed O2 Arena represented winner take all, or lose all, for an entertainer who’d been See JACKSON, page 6 AP Photo by REED SAXON

LAKER TIME — (AP) The Los Angeles Lakers, with Kobe Bryant at far left, celebrate their NBA championship in a parade down Figueroa Street in Los Angeles June 21. Thousands of screaming fans saluted the world champion Lakers in the 2-mile parade that left no doubt that expectations for a three-peat are high. Bryant has five titles, but “this is the best one by far because it was the hardest one to get,” he said. Looking ahead, Bryant told reporters, “When next season starts, we’ll be ready, that’s for sure.” The parade capped a season that ended June 17 with an 83-79 Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics and a 16th NBA title for the Lakers.

Leimert Park Village Book Fair to Feature Kim Wayans, Lou Gossett, Other Authors

BY DARLENE DONLOE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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KING OF POP — Michael Jackson performs at the Super Bowl XXVIII halftime show on Jan. 31, 1993, in Pasadena. When Jackson died June 25, 2009, at age 50 in his Holmby Hills mansion, he was scheduled to perform 50 concerts in London. The tour dates were to initiate a comeback for the star dogged by financial woes and child abuse allegations over the years. But an overdose on the drug propofol and other sedatives took the singer’s life. Dr. Conrad Murray, who administered the drugs to Jackson, will stand trial later this year on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.

NEWS IN BRIEF THE SOUTHALND Sheriff’s Department Says Compton Owes Nearly $6M (AP) — The city of Compton owes the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department nearly $6 million in back payments for law enforcement services, an official said June 16.

Compton has unpaid bills from as far back as November totaling $5.8 million, including $100,000 in late fees, sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore said.

The Sheriff’s Department provides law enforcement services for 40 cities around the county.

“As far as we know, this has never happened before,” Whitmore said.

Calls to the Compton city manager, mayor’s office and a City Council member were not immediately returned.

Compton pays about $16 million annually for law enforcement services. City officials have not explained why the payments are late, Whitmore said.

The Sheriff’s Department has been policing Compton since 2000, when the city police depart-

ment closed amid high crime rates, corruption and politics.

Compton has voted to reestablish the police department, and the City Council set aside $20 million for startup costs.

Official: AEG, Jackson Estate to Help Pay L.A. Costs (AP) — A Los Angeles councilwoman says the estate of Michael Jackson and the entertainment company AEG have agreed to contribute $1.3 million to help the city pay for costs related to the pop star’s memorial service last year at Staples Center.

Councilwoman Jan Perry, who represents much of downtown, announced the agreement June 18 and says she is pleased the matter has been resolved.

Critics took aim at the city for spending $3.2 million to support the July 7, 2009, memorial service at AEG’s Nokia Theatre and Staples Center.

Jackson died of an overdose of sedatives last year. His star-studded memorial service at Staples Center brought in thousands of people to the city.

See BRIEFS, page 4

Celebrities Kim Wayans and Louis Gossett Jr. will lend their star power to the 4th Annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair, set for June 26.

Wayans, who is the 2010 Ambassador of the book fair, will debut her latest tome, “Digging Up Trouble,” featuring the fictional character Amy Hodgepodge.

“Digging” is the latest in a series — in the book Amy, who’s multiracial, works on transitioning from home schooling to life in the public school system.

The first two books, “All Mixed Up!” and “Happy Birthday to Me” hit bookshelves in June 2008.

“I am very excited and honored to be this year’s ambassador,” Wayans said during a recent interview. “I want to encourage people to come to the event. I’m an advocate for children’s literacy. I want to encourage the African American community to partake in this and understand the value and the importance.”

Wayans said she created Amy Hodgepodge for a personal reason.

Lou Gossett

“Amy was inspired by my nieces and nephew,” she explained.

“Many are mixed-race children, which seems to be more and more the case these days.

“The kids are a little bit of this that and a little bit of the other. I wanted them to have images of themselves. I wanted them to open a book and see kids who look like them.”

Kim Wayans

A standup comedian and producer who has appeared in films and sitcoms, including “In Living Color,” for which she gained notoriety for her characters, including Benita “I ain’t one to gossip” Butrell, Wayans has had a love for books ever since childhood.

“My thirst for reading is a result of my mom, who had a voracious appetite for reading,” Wayans said. “She made sure her children were literate. She read to us all the time. She instilled in all of us a love for reading. Sometimes she’d just get us together and act out the characters. She was a ham.

“I spent so much time in the library just dreaming and getting

lost in books. Reading stimulated my curiosity about life.”

While Wayans’ tome is light fare, Louis Gossett Jr.’s is introspective. An Academy Award and Emmy winner, Gossett has written a surprisingly revealing work, “An Actor and a Gentleman,” a twist on the name of his film “An Officer and a Gentleman,” for which he received an Oscar. The book recalls his more than 50 years in the entertainment industry, and he opens up his life — warts and all.

“I wrote this book because I was full of thoughts and things in my life I needed to share,” said Gossett, who has conquered kidney and prostate cancer. “I needed to empty out my mind for new thoughts and new actions.”

When he was diagnosed with kidney cancer about eight years ago, Gossett said he initially thought it was the end.

“I thought it was a death sentence,” he said. “But I had to quickly get over that depression. I had to regroup. I did research. I did a lot of praying. I needed to get answers — and I did. I’m still here.”

Gossett, whose credits include stage, television and motion pictures, talks openly about his inability to See BOOK FAIR, page 8

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OPINION 10 Minutes to End AIDS Can President Obama Really in the Black Community EARL OFARI HUTCHINSON

Break Our Oil Addiction?

Two surreal things happened in the span of two days.

In his televised address, President Obama again sternly warned that the nation must break its dependency on oil. He again called on Congress to pass an energy bill that would vastly expand our hunt for and use of alternative and renewable energy sources. The next day he sternly tongue-lashed BP executives about the monumental damage of their spill, and demanded they cough up billions to pay the damage costs.

They agreed.

The tough talk generally about breaking America’s oil addiction played well publicly, and BP paying for the damage played even better.

But while the president made his umpteenth pitch to break the oil addiction, a slew of Gulf Coast congresspersons and senators loudly called for Obama to lift the moratorium on offshore drilling. There’s some evidence that the president may listen to their plea.

Before the BP spill, Obama had approved an expansion in offshore drilling. After the BP spill, he quickly reversed gears.

However, he also left the door open for a resumption of drilling when he indicated that he would wait

and see what his oil spill commission came up with about the spill.

The public love-loathe relationship politicians have with big oil has been the all-too-familiar pattern. The very moment that House committee leaders very publicly saber rattled BP’s hapless CEO Tony Hayward, GOP Senate leaders very quietly moved to kill off any effort to dump the farcically low $75 million liability cap on damages big oil would have to shell out for a Gulf spill.

The Orwellian reason for not tampering with the cap is that it would push all but the biggest oil giants out of the business of oil exploration and drilling since smaller companies would be too scared to drill if they knew they would have to pony up tens of millions for a mishap. Big or little, the “drill, baby, drill” crowd had to be protected at all cost.

The operative word is always cost. The much-touted alternative energy sources — wind, solar, hydrogen and ethanol — are too expensive, too time consuming, and often not cost effective.

Even if Congress was willing to do what it publicly claims it wants to do and push hard to develop these alternative sources, it won’t pay

what it will cost. The climate and energy legislation pushed by Obama, as it now stands, increases funding for R&D and demonstration of alternative sources by a paltry $2 billion to $4 billion. That’s a fraction of the $25 billion to $30 billion per year experts agree it takes to achieve the technological breakthroughs needed to make clean energy cheap and scalable.

Congress has further tilted the playing field against all-out production and use of all alternative energy sources by taxing it. There is no tax on foreign oil imports.

It still comes back to supply and demand. In 2008, the United States consumed 23 percent of the world’s petroleum; nearly 60 percent of this was imported. But the country holds less than 2 percent of the world’s oil reserves.

About 40 percent of the imports came from Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia, and that figure continues to climb. The naked fact is that the United States is running out of oil. The amount of oil in proven U.S. reserves — reserves the nation is fairly certain it can extract oil from in the future — plunged nearly 20 billion barrels the last 30 years. This See HUTCHINSON, page 6

Expanding the Child Health Safety Net

BY MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN

At the Children’s Defense Fund, we have been working to secure health coverage for all children for more than three decades.

During that time, we and many others have been slowly filling in gaps in our health care system to help cover the uninsured.

The landmark health reform legislation — the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 — signed by President Obama in March guarantees access to health coverage for 32 million people in America, including more than 95 percent of all children.

It represents the largest single leap toward the finish line in decades toward expanding and strengthening the child health safety net and provides the greatest expansion of health coverage to the poor through Medicaid since that program’s enactment in 1965.

At least 16 million children, parents and childless adults with incomes below 133 percent of the poverty level ($29,400 for a family of four) will become eligible for Medicaid with its guaranteed comprehensive benefits. Included are 1.6 million children currently eligible for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) who lack guaranteed comprehensive benefits.

In order for newly eligible parents to enroll in Medicaid, they must first ensure their children are covered. Importantly, the new legislation maintains CHIP until 2019, giving us time to determine

whether the new “health insurance exchanges” will provide children better or comparable benefits and cost protections than they have now.

CHIP is fully funded through 2015 — doubling the number of eligible children who can be served from 7 million to 14 million.

Finally, the bill increases Medicaid payment rates to ensure more lowincome children will have access to primary care service providers who accept Medicaid patients.

Now that these improvements to the child health safety net are in place, the critical next step is to make sure children are actually enrolled in the programs for which they are eligible.

To ensure all children and young adults benefit from this legislation, states must act swiftly: Two-thirds of uninsured children are already eligible but not enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP due largely to unnecessary bureaucratic barriers imposed by states. A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research showed that, controlling for parents’ income, education, and social status, children who experience poor health on average have significantly lower education attainment, significantly poorer health, lower earnings, and a lower likelihood of working as adults.

Covering all children will help states maximize their investments in education and make sure their state’s children are competitive players in the national and global economy.

States now have new tools and

funding to eliminate barrie r s to enrollment, s o they must work quickly to use them to enroll all eligible children.

Marian Wright We k n o w Edelman h o w t o e ff e c tively enroll children. One example is Louisiana, which in February enrolled 10,484 eligible children into its Medicaid program overnight by using records already on file to determine Medicaid eligibility. Using information from other means tested programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program, but now SNAP) to help identify and enroll eligible children is called Express Lane Eligibility (ELE).

This type of streamlined coordination can help children across the country while relieving states of administrative burdens, saving money and decreasing parental stress. While it is one of the most effective ways to enroll eligible children in health coverage, currently only three states have implemented an express lane option.

Push your states to do so.

The Children’s Defense Fund is one of the organizations assisting other successful state efforts to enroll children. CDF-Texas State Office’s 100% Campaign works with 35 school districts to systematically identify every See EDELMAN, page 11

BY DEREK SPENCER, N.P.

There is an old saying: “Knowledge is power.”

This is true about many aspects of life, but is of paramount importance when it comes to the crisis of HIV and AIDS in the black community. As an African American medical expert, I know that the single and biggest factor fueling the AIDS epidemic in our community is that too many of us don’t know our HIV status.

This is despite the fact that today’s HIV tests have never been more convenient, are often free, and give results in as little as 10 minutes.

On June 27, National HIV Testing Day, we have an excellent opportunity to close this life-threatening gap in our knowledge.

Let’s first learn a few basics about this crisis in our community.

The facts speak for themselves: Of the 1.1 million Americans with HIV/AIDS today, more than 500,000 are black.

We represent more than half of new HIV/AIDS cases in this country, and account for more than half of AIDS-related deaths. Perhaps most alarmingly, 20 percent of African Americans with HIV do not know they are infected.

Despite these dire statistics, there is actually reason for hope — because we have the power to change this picture. We should strive to reduce new HIV cases in our community and put the brakes on this epidemic. In my view, there are three concrete things we can do to stop the black AIDS crisis.

First, we should get tested for HIV early and often. Right now, too many African Americans have not been tested for HIV or do not get

tested regularly.

Not surprisingly, we know that folks who are not diagnosed are much more likely to transmit HIV than those who know Derek Spencer, N.P. their status.

Our chances of stopping the HIV and AIDS epidemic in our community will go up substantially if we can make HIV testing a widespread, routine practice in our community.

That’s why National HIV Testing Day — and its hundreds of free testing drives in communities across the country — is such a golden opportunity.

Second, African Americans who are HIV positive should consider starting HIV treatment, if they haven’t already. Studies have shown that early treatment improves survival for people with this disease.

Patients who wait to start HIV treatment until their immune systems deteriorate can experience a 94 percent greater risk of death compared to those who start therapy earlier.

Unfortunately, delaying treatment is a real problem in the black community. Many African Americans diagnosed with HIV are not in care, and many end up going to the emergency room with symptoms of full-blown AIDS. Of those who are in care, some have problems adjusting to taking HIV medications over the long term.

We need to work together to overcome these obstacles, because in 2010, people with HIV who are treated promptly and consistently See SPENCER, page 6

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BUSINESS Small-Business Owners Need a Crash Course in Taxes

BY JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP BUSINESS WRITER

NEW YORK (AP) — Estimated taxes. Self-employment taxes.

Tax accounts.

These are words that quickly enter the vocabulary of people who have been laid off and are making the transition to working for themselves. These small-business owners find they have to worry about tax matters that weren’t their problem when they worked for someone else.

Owners learn that they’re responsible for twice as much Social Security and Medicare taxes as they paid when they were employees.

And that they need to make tax payments to the government quarterly.

“Welcome to the self-employed world,” said Jeffrey Berdahl, a certified public accountant with RLB Accountants in Allentown, Pa. “When you were an employee, everything was paid for.”

The best thing a new owner can do is meet with an accountant and get a quick lesson about small-business taxes. An owner should also invest in recordkeeping software to ease the paperwork burden of handling their taxes.

Here is an introduction to taxes for the brand-new entrepreneur: Estimated Taxes Because employees have their taxes withheld from their paychecks, most don’t need to worry about paying the government. But paying taxes is one of the chores on business owners’ to-do list. They’re expected to make quarterly tax payments, known as estimated payments.

Accountants advise business owners to set aside 30 percent to 40 percent of the money they earn to cover their taxes. That can be a hard adjustment for some owners. If they earn $3,000 on a project or from a sale of goods, they really can’t consider all of that money as theirs. If 40 percent of that amount, or $1,200, is allocated to taxes, the owner is left with $1,800.

Berdahl said many owners find it hard to save money for taxes.

“People who aren’t budgeting to put the 30 to 40 percent away are using it for operations,” he said.

“Come April, they don’t have anything and they have to knock on the bank’s door to pay their taxes.”

Moreover, the government can charge interest when estimated payments are late.

It’s easy to spend tax money when it’s just deposited in a business checking account. One solution is to create a separate tax account. Skim 30 percent or 40 percent off the top of any income, deposit it into that account, and leave it there until it’s time to make a payment.

The IRS has a form to file estimated payments, 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals, that sole proprietors can use. These owners will file a Schedule C, Profit or Loss From Business, when they file their 1040 forms in April.

Owners who operate as a corporation should use Form 1120-W, Estimated Tax for Corporations, to compute their payments. They can pay their tax using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, or they can use Form 8109, Federal Tax Deposit Coupon. The instructions for Form 1120-W explain the options.

Tax forms can be downloaded from the IRS website, www.irs.gov.

Self-Employment Taxes Many workers don’t realize that while they have Social Security and Medicare taxes deducted from their paychecks, their employers are paying an equal amount to the government. Business owners have to come up with the full amount themselves.

So someone who paid $7,500 in Social Security and Medicare taxes as an employee would pay $15,000 if they earned the same amount of money as a business owner.

“A lot of individuals get into trouble because they’re not aware of it,” Berdahl said of self-employment taxes.

See SMALL BUSINESS, page 13

BIZSHORTS Connecting Women to Power Preconference Slated (BOE) — Connecting Women to Power is a preconference seminar in advance of an upcoming event planned for March 2011, during Women’s History month. The event will take place June 24, 2 to 7 p.m., at American Jewish University, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel-Air. While the March conference will be a comprehensive daylong event, this June seminar offers an introduction to issues of importance to women business owners, or potential business owners, in a global economy.

Leaders from corporations and government agencies will provide information about investment and business expansion opportunities to position women entrepreneurs to thrive in today’s global business climate. Women who own a business, or aspire to, will have the opportunity to build alliances while getting the latest information on industry trends.

Jerome E. Horton, vice chair of the California State Board of Equalization, is among the invited guests as well as Judyth Kay Gilbert, outreach coordinator for Minority and Women Owned Businesses Overseas Private Investment Corp.

Topics include expanding businesses overseas, accessing valu-

able resources, partnering with foreign governments to enhance success, interfacing with California’s most active trade partners, and acquiring financial and political risk insurance.

Information: www.boe.ca.gov/ sutax/wsched.htm, (888) 847-9652.

National Sales Network to Present Mixer The National Sales Network will present its 14th annual conference and career fair, known as the “Ultimate Kick-off Mixer,” June 25, 6 to 9 p.m., at Gladstone’s Long Beach, 330 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach.

Admission is free.

Information: (310) 281-1781, www.nsnla.org.

SCORE Business Workshop Slated (SCORE) — SCORE will present a business workshop featuring counselor Marquis Hardin June 29, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the SCORE classroom, 330 N. Brand Blvd., suite 190, Glendale.

Information: (818) 552-3206, www.scorela.org, 09@scorela.org.

Women in Business event June 29, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center, 130 N. Grand Ave., fifth floor, Los Angeles.

PACE will recognize women entrepreneurs and celebrate their successes. The event includes a networking reception, awards ceremony and Women in Business showcase.

Tickets are $15 for one and $20 for two.

Registration: www.pacelabdc. org.

Information: Midori, (213) 989-3169; mhartford@pacela.org.

Marie Johns Confirmed as SBA Deputy Administrator WASHINGTON — Marie C. Johns, a longtime advocate for small businesses, was confirmed by unanimous consent by the U.S. Senate June 22 as deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

PACE to Celebrate Women in Business (PACE) — PACE Women’s Business Center invites the public to its third annual Celebrating

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WATTS SUMMER FEST — Watts Summer Festival Inc. will conduct its annual concert and performing arts auditions on Saturdays, June 26 through July 24, 1 to 3 p.m. The auditions will be held at the African American Unity Center, 944 W. 53rd St., Los Angeles. The organization is seeking talented but “yet-to-be-discovered” performers of all types. Call (323) 789-7304 to schedule an audition appointment.

FILMS & EXHIBIT — The California African American Museum, at 600 State Drive in Los Angeles, will screen “Soundtrack for a Revolution” June 30, 7 p.m. This documentary tells the story of the American Civil Rights Movement through its music — freedom songs and protest songs sung on picket lines, mass meetings, paddy wagons and jail cells. On July 7, 7 p.m., CAAM will present “Soul Power,” a concert documentary filmed in Zaire (now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo) in 1974 in light of the Muhammad Ali-George Foreman fight known as “The Rumble in the Jungle.” The film features James

Brown, B.B. King, Miriam Makeba and others. Admission is free, but parking is $8. RSVP for each film separately at (213) 744-2024. Also, on June 30 at 7 p.m., CAAM will present the culminating event for the “Dance Theatre of Harlem; 40 Years of Firsts” exhibition, which will include a public discussion featuring Arthur Mitchell, the first African American to be a permanent principal dancer with a major ballet company. RSVP by calling (213) 744-2056.

GRITTY — Medium Live will present “Gritty,” an arts event, June 25 through 27, at 1729 E. 21st St., Los Angeles. On June 25, there will be a youth showcase at 7 p.m. On June 26, there will be a gallery show at 8 p.m., and on June 27, 1 to 8 p.m., there will be a gallery show.

Musical acts will begin performing at 3 p.m. There will be musical guests, visual artists, live choreography and DJs throughout the weekend. Admission is $10. Information: mediumlive.com.

FUNDRAISER — Excellence through Education will have its first annual fundraiser June 25 at The Samba Lounge, 207 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. Dancing is from 7 p.m. to midnight. Cocktail hour and raffles will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Early arrival is strongly suggested. Music will be provided by DJ Sidney Thompson. The tax-de-

ductible donation is $25. Ticket information: www.educationalexcellencesite.org. More information: Sandra Young, skyoung_11@yahoo.com; (562) 972-2302.

LOT PARTY — The YWCA Santa Monica/Westside and the Grilled Cheese Truck will present a parking lot party before the Santa Monica College Fireworks Show June 26, 6 to 9:30 p.m., in the YWCA parking lot, 2019 14th St., Santa Monica. Tickets are $10 and include a grilled cheese sandwich, drink, fruit and a special treat. Purchase tickets at the front desk, www.smywca.org or on event day.

CSU EVENTS — Community Services Unlimited Inc. will have a number of events in upcoming days, including the “Gnocchi with Chef Gino, Hands-on Food Party” June 25, 6 to 8 p.m.; the Normandie and John Muir Mini Farm Work Day with Agape Church June 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the EXPO Mini Farm Work Day July 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and the EXPO Farm Stand Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m. (but no stand on July 1). Also, CSU needs summer volunteers to help on Tuesdays, noon to 3 p.m., to do urban farm work, and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., to assist with the various tasks associated with the CSU/EXPO produce stand. Information: Lawrence, ld@csuin.org.

See WGO, page 6

Photos by DARLENE DONLOE

PARTY TIME — Wren Brown, artistic director at the Ebony Repertory Theatre, had a birthday party over the weekend. Brown was born June 11, 1964.

The theater operates the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles.

Brown helped found the theater. Pictured: (left photo, left to right) James Pickens (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Samuel L. Jackson and Bill Duke; (right photo) Brown.

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LAPD Wants Red Light Camera Contractor Exempt (AP) — The Los Angeles Police Department wants Arizonabased red light camera contractors exempted from the city’s boycott over Arizona’s new immigration enforcement law.

The LAPD is asking for a 10month extension of its agreement with Scottsdale-based American Traffic Solutions.

American Traffic Solutions operates cameras at 32 intersections. The council’s Public Safety Committee says the exception is justified.

Last month, the council suspended most travel and contracting with Arizona in protest over a law requiring police officers to determine the immigration status of people lawfully stopped.

THE STATE Oakland PD Prepares for Mehserle Verdict OAKLAND (AP) — Oakland police are preparing for possible violent protests after jurors reach a verdict in the trial of a former Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer accused of fatally shooting an unarmed black man on a station platform.

Police on June 18 simulated a riot at the Port of Oakland in which plainclothes officers posed as protesters and threw objects at other officers.

Oakland police spokeswoman Holly Joshi says the shooting of 22year-old Oscar Grant on New Year’s Day 2009 has raised tension in the city. Johannes Mehserle, the officer accused of killing Grant, is white.

He has pleaded not guilty to murder.

Police want to prevent the type of violence that rocked Oakland days after the shooting, when rioters smashed storefronts and set cars on fire.

Sacramento Approves Sanctions Against Arizona SACRAMENTO (AP) — Sacramento is joining the list of cities boycotting Arizona to protest the state’s stringent new anti-illegal immigration law set to take effect next month.

The City Council voted 6-1 June 15 to forbid city employees from attending conferences in Arizona, or doing business with companies based there.

Companies affected include Phoenix-based Sundt Construction, part of a downtown revitalization proposal and the lead firm on a

library construction job.

To supporters of the measure, this was a civil rights issue. But opponents felt the council should concentrate on local matters.

San Francisco, Los Angeles and Oakland have passed similar measures.

The Arizona law makes it a crime to be an illegal immigrant and directs police to check the status of anyone suspected of being here illegally.

THE NATION U.S. Lawmakers Honor Slaves Who Helped Build Capitol WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has honored the African American slaves who helped build the U.S. Capitol.

Plaques have been erected inside the building in their memory.

The plaques read: “This original exterior wall was constructed between 1793 and 1800 of sandstone quarried by laborers, including enslaved African Americans who were an important part of the work force that built the United States Capitol.”

Historians have discovered that slaves worked 12-hour days, six days a week on the construction of the Capitol. The federal government rented the slaves from local slave owners at a rate of $5 per person per month. The slaves were not paid.

Congressman John Lewis of Georgia says that putting up the plaques helps tell the “full history” of the U.S. Capitol.

Punched Seattle Teen Apologizes to Police Officer SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle teen shown on video shoving a police officer who then punched her in the face has apologized to the officer in a private meeting.

Seattle police say Officer Ian Walsh accepted the apology June 18.

Separately, the King County prosecutor charged the 17-year-old girl as a juvenile with third-degree assault, which is punishable by a maximum 30 days in detention.

The incident happened June 14 as the teen was intervening in a friend’s arrest for jaywalking. James Kelly of the Urban League of Seattle says he requested the June 18 meeting between the teen and the officer at a community center to help calm the situation.

Police have said the department’s civilian-led Office of Professional Accountability is investigating the 39-year-old officer’s actions.

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FORUMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Urban Issues Breakfast Forum to Discuss Oscar Grant Murder Trial (Urban Issues Breakfast Forum) — The Urban Issues Breakfast Forum will dedicate its next meeting, taking place June 25, to discussing one of the most controversial police shooting trials in recent years.

The trial in question concerns former Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) officer Johannes Mehserle, who fatally shot unarmed black father Oscar Grant on a BART platform in Oakland on New Year’s Day 2009. Mehserle is the first police officer in the history of California to be tried for murder while acting in the line of duty.

Forum participants will be able to hear the trial analysis by those in the courtroom most familiar with the case.

The forum is hosted by writer and professor Anthony Asadullah

HUTCHINSON Continued from page 2 means even if the country drilled and produced all the oil reserves it had, it would be depleted in four years.

Oil is still by any standard relatively cheap. As painful as it is to swallow, for the foreseeable future, anyway, it is sustainable. The country consumes more than 7 billion barrels of oil per year.

Federal estimates are that the nation’s outer continental shelf could hold more than 80 billion barrels of crude. That includes more than 10 billion barrels off California coast alone.

If the United States did not get another drop of oil from the world’s land suppliers, and relied solely on

SPENCER Continued from page 2 can actually look forward to a normal life expectancy. In fact, our system of HIV care today is focused on treating people before they fall sick, to keep them healthy for as long as possible. Our new focus in HIV treatment is on wellness and new U.S. government guidelines urge people to begin HIV treatment earlier, so we really need to heed this advice.

The third thing we need to do to stop the black AIDS crisis is spread the word in our community about the benefits of early testing and treatment. In fact, let’s share the news about all the advances we

Samad. It will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Regency West, 3339 W. 43rd St., Los Angeles.

The forum is free to the public.

A full breakfast will be served.

RSVP: urbanissuesforum@ aol.com, (323)789-6224.

emeza@aclu-sc.org.

Disabled American Veterans Nonprofit Seek Volunteer Drivers

(ACLU) — The ACLU of Southern California and Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles will feature Inglewood Pastor Robert Taylor and political analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson in a special town hall called “Racial Profiling and the Torrance Police Department” June 24, 7 p.m., at the United Steel Workers Local 675 Union Hall, 1200 E. 220th St., Carson.

The conversation will focus on racial profiling and what can be done to support the community.

Information: (213) 977-5205,

(Disabled American Veterans) — Disabled American Veterans seeks volunteers to drive members from their homes to their medical appointments at the West Los Angeles VA Hospital at 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

Volunteers will be provided with vehicles, gas and will be driving under VA insurance. A lunch voucher will also be furnished.

All volunteers are given a physical and background check.

A driver can volunteer for one day a week, everyday or anything in between, usually from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and does not have to be a veteran.

Information: (310) 478-3711, ext. 49062.

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the supply it got from California offshore drilling, it would fill the country’s energy need for 12 years. The nearly 100 billion oil deposits are just in or near U.S. coastal waters.

A 2008 International Energy Agency report estimates that reachable conventional oil located in water more than a quarter-mile deep worldwide is between 160 billion and 300 billion barrels, with more than two-thirds of that in Brazil, Angola, Nigeria and, of course, the United States.

The BP spill ratcheted up the much-needed war of words from Obama and Congress about the peril of America’s incessant oil addiction and the urgency of breaking it. Words are one thing, but the terrifying reality is that to break the oil addiction, as with any other addictions, it takes a

strong will and the means to do it. So far, neither one is there.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson is a political analyst and author of “How Obama Governed,” among other works. His nationally heard talk show is on KTYM-AM 1460 AM Los Angeles, Fridays, 9:30 a.m., and KPFK Pacifica Radio 90.7 Los Angeles, Saturdays, noon, Pacific Standard Time.

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

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

are seeing in the fight against AIDS. For example, HIV testing today is frequently free (and not just on National HIV Testing Day).

Also, it has never been faster, thanks to today’s rapid HIV tests.

HIV medicines have also improved: There are convenient oncedaily drugs, and for people on low incomes, there is now an extensive network of support to help patients access their necessary medications.

Numerous programs around the country provide information and support for at-risk communities. I lead an effort in Baltimore called the JACQUES Initiative in which we take HIV testing and treatment services to city streets, to the people who need them most.

But no matter where you live in America, online resources can help (www.AIDSVu.org connects you to HIV testing centers in your hometown).

So take my advice: On this National HIV Testing Day, take advantage of the dramatic progress we are seeing in the fight against HIV by making a pledge to know our HIV status. This knowledge really is the power to protect ourselves, our families and the future of our community.

Derek Spencer is a nurse practitioner and executive director of the JACQUES Initiative at the Institute of Human Virology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.

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WGO Continued from page 4 MEET THE GRUNION — Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro, will present its “Meet the Grunion” program June 28, July 13 and 27. The aquarium will open at 8 p.m., and a film on grunion begins at 9 a.m. in the John M. Olguin Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for seniors, students and children. Grunion are small sardine-sized fish that actually come ashore to lay their eggs on beaches.

Information: (310) 548-7562, www. cabrillomarineaquarium.org.

JACKSON Continued from page 1 famous for most of his 50 years.

He was ready. The audience was ready. Then he was gone.

Less than three weeks before his new life may have started on a stage filled with special effects and song, the old one ended in a cloud of drugs and unfulfilled dreams.

Outwardly, Jackson had seemed fit as he prepared for the London shows, and his autopsy found he was in relatively strong physical condition for a man his age.

But privately, he was struggling with chronic insomnia that he battled with a regular regimen of powerful drugs.

In the year since Jackson’s shockingly abrupt death on June 25, 2009, from an overdose of sedatives, a fuller picture of his last day has emerged. What follows is a comprehensive reconstruction of those final 24 hours by The Associated Press.

Exactly what happened during that time may never be known, as the only person with him was his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who administered a series of drugs to help his patient sleep. Murray is due to stand trial later this year on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in Jackson’s death.

But witness accounts and court documents agree: Jackson’s final day started off like many others.

Early in the afternoon of Wednesday, June 24, Michael Jackson came down the stairs of his rented mansion and sat with his kids for what would be their last meal together.

He had a rehearsal later that night, so he wanted to eat something light but sustaining. His personal chef, Kai Chase, prepared seared ahi tuna with an organic salad and a glass of carrot and orange juice.

“He smiled and put his hands together for a prayer,” Chase said.

“He said, ‘Thank you, God bless you.’ ” The singer, Chase recalled, looked well, seemed energized and was in a good mood.

Shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jackson left his eight-bedroom mansion at 100 N. Carolwood Drive in Holmby Hills, an exclusive Los Angeles neighborhood sandwiched between Bel-Air and Beverly Hills.

He got into the back of a navyblue Escalade driven by bodyguard Faheen Muhammad. His personal assistant, Michael Amir Williams, sat in the front.

They traveled downtown to the Staples Center, where Jackson and his team of musicians and dancers were in final rehearsals before heading to London. Jackson’s logistics director, Alberto Alvarez, met the Escalade and drove Jackson in a golf cart to his dressing room.

Several people recalled Jackson being in good shape that night.

“He was completely enthused,” said Dorian Holley, Jackson’s longtime vocal director and a singer for the upcoming “This Is It” shows. “It was hard to discern any difference between his energy and his physicality between then and his earlier days.”

Jackson went through several classic numbers, including “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” “Billie Jean,” “Smooth Criminal,” and “She’s Out of My Life.”

With an enormous monitor installed onstage, Jackson for the first

time was shown video accompaniments to some of these songs, said Holley, who was standing beside Jackson during the rehearsal.

“It was eye-popping,” Holley said. “He was grinning from ear to ear.”

Tim Patterson, one of two cameramen who shot footage of the rehearsals and later helped edit it into the film “This Is It,” recalled that Jackson was especially wowed by a 3-D segment on “Thriller” where a crystal ball floats out toward the audience.

“I remember Michael reached out and grabbed it,” Patterson said.

“He loved it.”

Later that night, Jackson and his dancers performed “Thriller” on stage in full costume for the first time.

“His face said it all, he loved it,” said Kriyss Grant, one of the dancers Jackson picked for the show.

Ken Ehrlich, an executive producer of the Grammys, went to the Staples Center to discuss with Jackson a Halloween special. Afterward, Ehrlich watched from the stadium floor as the rehearsal continued.

“He was really in good shape, he was very excited about the tour, very excited about getting it going,” Ehrlich said. “He certainly didn’t exhibit any signs of being tired or not being with it.”

The rehearsal ended about midnight Wednesday night with a performance of “Earth Song.” The singer hugged his dancers, thanked the crew and wished them a good night.

“God bless you,” Patterson and Grant recalled him saying.

Jackson returned to Carolwood Drive, stopping briefly at its metal gate to greet a small group of fans who had gathered outside his home.

As they pulled into the driveway, the bodyguard Muhammad noticed Dr. Murray’s car parked outside the home, just as it had been many nights previously.

Jackson’s security personnel escorted him into the house and to the foot of the stairs. No one, except for Murray and Jackson’s children, was allowed upstairs.

Soon after Jackson arrived home, he started complaining of fatigue and that he needed sleep.

Murray, according to a police affidavit, was concerned Jackson was addicted to propofol, a powerful anesthetic normally used only in medical settings with special equipment on hand. He told police he was trying to wean Jackson from propofol and had not given him the drug for two nights.

At around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, he again tried this approach, giving Jackson a 10-milligram Valium tablet. The anti-anxiety medication had no immediate effect and about a half hour later, the doctor gave 2 milligrams of lorazepam, another medication from the same family as Valium, administered through a saline drip.

When Jackson remained awake, Murray administered a 2-milligram dose of midazolam, another sedative, at 3 a.m., then another 2 milligrams of lorazepam at 5 a.m.

By 7:30 a.m., Jackson remained awake. Murray told police he injected another 2 milligrams of midazolam into Jackson’s drip.

Still, Jackson could not sleep.

He lay restlessly on the white sheets of his renaissance-style double See JACKSON, page 8

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“Polluting vehicles harm the air.

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Actually, the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) already does that. Owners may receive $1000 to retire a vehicle that fails its Smog Check. To learn more and get an application, go to DriveHealthy.com.

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COMMUNITY Service Slated for David Perry A home-going service for black photographer David L. Perry Sr. was planned for June 24, 10:45 a.m., at Forest Lawn of Covina. He was 53.

Perry founded PhotoVisions Inc., a Claremont-based company that provided photo services for corporations. He also photographed for “The Tavis Smiley Show” and the L.A. Watts Times, traveling the nation to shoot highprofile events and clients.

Perry also served in the U.S. Marine Corps and, according to his Facebook page, attended Mt. San Antonio College and Claremont High School.

He was to be buried at the Riverside National Cemetery June 24, and a repast to celebrate his character was slated for the same day.

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BOOK FAIR Continued from page 1 get work in the industry, failed relationships and his drug and alcohol use.

“It was a painful chapter in my life, but writing about it and being open about it is quite cathartic,” said Gossett, who recently appeared in “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too.” “It’s all out there now. I have nothing to hide.

There is nothing anyone could write about me that I haven’t written about myself.”

While the book does contain some painful memories, Gossett is quick to point out that the book is actually a triumphant story.

“Mine is a success story,” said Gossett, who started a foundation called Eracism with a mandate to help children understand their history, worth and ability to succeed.

“I’ve survived racism and I’ve survived cancer. I’ve learned from my mistakes. I understand who is in charge. God is in charge. At one point I had forgotten that.”

More than 150 authors, artists and others are scheduled to participate in the book fair, including novelist Eric Jerome Dickey, advertising guru Tom Burrell, FUBU CEO Daymond John, Pulitzer Prizewinning writer Douglas A. Blackmon, and novelist Ishmael Reed.

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The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature many activities for children, including book giveaways and face painting.

More than 5,000 attendees are expected to converge on the fair, which will also include live entertainment, book signings, panel discussions and more.

The fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Vision Theatre back lot at 43rd Street and Degnan Boulevard.

For more information, visit www.leimertparkbookfair.com, or call (323) 730-0628.

JACKSON Continued from page 6 bed with a curlicued headboard.

Beside him, investigators would later find a porcelain doll in the likeness of a little blond boy. Several oxygen bottles were by the door and on the night stand beside the bed was a stack of DVDs, including children’s films.

Authorities would also note how untidy and warm Jackson’s living quarters were. Jackson kept his inner sanctum fully heated, even though it was early summer in Los Angeles.

After experiencing a sleepless night, Murray said Jackson made repeated demands for propofol, a white liquid drug he sometimes would refer to as his “milk.” Around 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Murray said he gave in to Jackson’s demands and pushed 25 milligrams of the substance into Jackson’s drip.

The chronology comes from a June 27 police interview with Murray, though the doctor’s lawyer, Ed Chernoff, has contested investigators’ interpretation of events.

Chernoff declined to comment for this story.

Murray remained with the sedated singer for about 10 minutes, then left for the bathroom, the affidavit stated. Less than two minutes later, Murray returned — and found Jackson not breathing.

Phone logs show Murray made at least three calls between 11:18 and 11:51 a.m. — to his Las Vegas clinic, a patient and a friend.

When Murray discovered Jackson was not breathing, he called the personal assistant Williams and at 12:13 left a message saying, “Call me right away, call me right away,” according to a statement obtained by AP. Williams called back and Murray said: “Get here right away, Mr. Jackson had a bad reaction. He had a bad reaction.”

Williams called Muhammad, then Alvarez, who was located in a security trailer outside the house.

Alvarez told investigators he rushed upstairs and entered a bedroom to find the singer lying on a bed with his arms outstretched and his eyes and mouth open.

At his side, Murray was administering CPR with one hand.

“Alberto, Alberto, come quickly,” Murray said, according to the statement. “He had a reaction, he had a bad reaction.”

In a proposed contract with concert promoter AEG, Murray had asked for a heart resuscitation machine and a nurse as a condition of treating Jackson. Neither was in place when the singer died.

Two of Jackson’s children, Prince and Paris, came in the room, crying as they saw Murray trying to save their father. They were quickly escorted outside.

Alvarez told investigators that Murray asked him to pick up a few vials with rubber tops and put them in a bag. It was only after these bottles had been cleared that Murray told Alvarez to call 911.

“I need an ambulance as soon as possible,” Alvarez told a dispatcher. “We have a gentleman here that needs help and he’s not breathing.”

They put Jackson on the floor, then Muhammad rushed into the room and began helping with chest compressions while Murray attempted mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

By 12:27 p.m. on Thursday, paramedics had arrived. They later wrote Jackson was not breathing and had no pulse at 12:29 p.m.

However, Murray stated he could feel a weak pulse in Jackson’s upper thigh area, Alvarez and Muhammad said. No one else felt it.

A paramedic report stated that emergency responders tried two rounds of resuscitation attempts and were ready to discontinue treatment, but Murray said he would take responsibility and insisted resuscitation be continued in the ambulance.

The stricken star was taken the short distance to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center at 1:07 p.m., when doctors tried a range of resuscitation techniques, including the insertion of a balloon pump designed to move blood around his body.

Jackson was pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m.

After the death was called, Murray started crying, Williams told investigators.

He told the Jackson children that their father had passed away, then asked to return to the house.

“Is there any way I can go home, or be taken to the house,” the doctor said, according to Alvarez’s statement. “I want to get my car, and I’m hungry.”

Williams said he didn’t think it was a good idea for Murray to return to the house. He spoke to Muhammad and they concocted a story that police had taken all the keys to the vehicles.

Murray indicated he would take a cab, and Williams said he saw him leave the hospital through a side door.

Williams told Muhammad to call security at the home and make sure no one got into the house.

“Lock it down,” Williams said.

AP Entertainment Writer Anthony McCartney contributed to this story.

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ARTS & CULTURE The Los Angeles premiere of “Jonah Hex” took place June 17 at the Cinerama Dome Entertainment Center in Hollywood.

The eighth annual Honoring Unsung Fathers Awards & Scholarship brunch took place June 20 at the Westin Long Beach hotel.

Actress Kym Whitley and Mablean Ephriam, event host

Judge Greg Mathis and wife

Actor Lance Reddick Actors Wendy Raquel Robinson, Dorien Wilson and LisaRaye McCoy

Actress Julia Jones

Actress Jenifer Lewis with Mike Phillips.

LAABP HONORS YOUTH SCHOLARS, CITY EXECUTIVES The Los Angeles Association of Black Personnel (LAABP) celebrated youth scholars, City of L.A. executives, and the group’s new officers during a gala reception held June 2 at the California African American Museum.

The affair began with an enthusiastic welcome by LAABP member Monique Parker. Next, Deputy Mayor Miriam Long installed the officers for 2010-2012.

They are Cora Jackson-Fossett, President; Terrence Montgomery, 1st Vice President; DeMarlo Sims, 2nd Vice President; DeWanna Sharp, 3rd Vice President; Sharon Loudd, Treasurer; Amber Johnson, Recording Secretary; and Mignon Washington, Corresponding Secretary. The Directors-at-Large are Henry Chisom, David Jackson, Adriene Murphy, and Carmen Steward.

Following the installation, President Fossett presented distinctive awards to three new high-ranking managers in City service. The honorees were Amanda Dyson, Departmental Audit Manager for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA); Rhonda Gaston, Assistant General Manager for the Community Development Department (CDD); and Monique Earl, Senior Deputy and Budget Director for Councilman Bernard Parks.

The program concluded with the awarding of $15,000 in scholarship funds to 14 college-bound students. The scholarship recipients were rated in five categories: academic honors, community involvement, extracurricular activities, essay response, and grades (G.P.A. and S.A.T. scores). Receiving awards were Taylor Blackwell, Aryssa Durrell, Arthur Dyson III, Stacy Ellis, Aryel Gilmer, Reginald Glosson, Marcus Hawkins-Dungy, Raven Jackson, Carrine Johnson, Clinton McLester III, Jeania-Ree Moore, Travis Roberts, Trenais Roberts, and Melanie Turnipseed.

The Scholarship Committee included Chairperson Susan Huntley and members, Isophine Atkinson, Lance Bailey, Anthony Brown, Amber Johnson, Shawn Magee, Jo Ann Moss, and Angela Sherick-Bright.

The LAABP, a 400-member organization, is the official representative for City of Los Angeles employees of African American heritage. Incorporated in 1972, the LAABP advocates equal employment within the City's workforce and increased opportunities for "people of color" to attain management and executive positions. Among the services the organization provides are career development seminars, mock interview program and networking forums. Since 2003, LAABP has presented more than $65,000 in scholarships to college-bound students.

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Scholarship Recipients — (from left) Arthur Dyson III, Stacy Ellis, Jeania-Ree Moore, Taylor Blackwell, Reginald Glosson, Raven Jackson, Travis Roberts, Clinton McLester, Aryssa Durrell, MCarrine Johnson, Melanie Turnipseed, Trenais Roberts, Marcus Hawkins-Dungey, (front, center) Aryel Gilmer.

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LAABP Officers — (from left) Cora J. Fossett, David Jackson, Mignon Washington, DeMarlo Sims, Amber Johnson, Henry Chisom, Sharon Loudd, and Adriene Murphy. Not pictured are Terrence Montgomery, DeWanna Sharp, and Carmen Steward.

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Scholarship Committee — (from left) Anthony Brown, Isophine Atkinson,

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Shawn Magee, JoAnn Moss, Lance Bailey, Susan Huntley, and Amber Johnson. City Execs — Councilman Bernard Parks, honorees Rhonda Gaston, Monique Parker, and Amanda Dyson, Deputy Not pictured is Angela Sherick-Bright.

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ARTS & CULTURE SHORT TAKES staying focused, developing patience, and remaining calm in every day circumstances, as well as conquering anger, and exhibiting humility.

In addition to Little Richard, Connor has also worked with other Hall Of Fame inductees such as The Original Coasters, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and James Brown.

Information: www.leimertparkvillagebookfair.com, www.legendarydrummer.tv.

FILM • The Organization of Black Screenwriters will present the film “Thunder Soul” June 26, 7:30 p.m., at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd.

East, Los Angeles. The film, directed by Mark Landsman, chronicles band leader Conrad “Prof” Johnson’s efforts to turn an innercity Houston high school jazz band into a legendary funk powerhouse.

Now, 35 years later, his students prepare to pay tribute to the man who changed their lives.

Also, the OBS will present a screening of the independent feature “Runt” as part of its “Tuesday Night Live!” series June 29, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the Locals Sports Bar & Grill, 5047 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. The film is the story of a Jamaican-American man, Christopher Davis, who confronts his ancestral demons to become the man he wants to be for his son. From Los Angeles, Christopher returns home to Jamaica when he feels his “snap” coming on. A “snap” is that moment the nice, gentle Jamaican man everyone knew all but disappears to reveal the headstrong, philandering, macho, prideful, violent male spirit that lives within. During his “healing” and through his childhood flashbacks, the audience discovers his true character. Information: (323) 735-2050.

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BOOKS • Charles “Keep-a-Knockin’ ” Connor, original drummer for Little Richard, will sign copies of his life skills book — “Don’t Give Up Your Dreams: You Can Be A Winner, Too!” — at the fourth annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair. The event will be held June 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the Vision Theatre back lot, at 43rd Street and Degnan Boulevard, just off of Crenshaw Boulevard. The musician will autograph drum sticks and photographs from his collection, and he’ll sell his own photo T-shirts. Admission is free.

Connor’s book, which is based on his own life experiences, offers “Connor Sense,” or practical advice on how people can improve themselves and live a balanced life by

• The fourth annual McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour will come to Los Angeles June 25, 7 p.m., at West Angeles COGIC Cathedral, 3600 Crenshaw Blvd., to inspire local communities through spirit and song. This free concert will include performances from gospel recording artist J Moss and four-time Grammy award-winning recording artist Regina Bell.

The event will celebrate the musical heritage of the African American community by delivering an evening of free gospel music.

Tickets are available, while they last, at http://mcdgospellosangeles.eventbrite.com. Under the 365Black platform, McDonald’s has numerous programs and collaborations, and supports events with organizations, including historically black colleges and universities, See SHORT TAKES, page 11

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CHANCE OF A LIFETIME — L.A. Watts Times’ contributing writer Darlene Donloe with Michael Jackson.

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A Year After His Death, Friends Remember Michael Jackson

BY DARLENE DONLOE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop to many, died a year ago this week (June 25), leaving family, friends, colleagues and fans stunned, saddened and in disbelief.

Jackson’s death was attributed to an overdose of sedatives, including propofol. His personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter for administering the drugs. He has pleaded not guilty.

The unexpected death of Jackson was especially shocking to many because the showman, who hadn’t toured since the 1996 HIStory Tour, was in the midst of a comeback “This Is It” tour, with 50 shows scheduled to take place at O2 Stadium in London.

Jackson said this was to be the final tour of his career.

With concerts cancelled and fans left unable to see the megastar perform one last time, a “This Is It” documentary concert film, was released showcasing Jackson’s behind-the-scenes rehearsals and methodical preparations for his long-awaited, highly anticipated shows.

In light of Jackson’s death one year ago, the L.A. Watts Times asked some of his friends and colleagues to reflect on Jackson’s influence on their lives by answering the following questions: What is your fondest memory of Michael Jackson? What about him will you miss the most?

Dorian Holley (“This Is It” vocal coach, backup singer) — “I look at my time with MJ as this incredible gift. There was nothing I did to deserve it. It wasn’t because I was so cute, or brilliant, or talented. Out of the sky fell an opportunity to work for and learn from one of the greatest entertainers the world will ever know. So, I ate it up. I tried to do a fantastic job.

Took it very, very seriously.

So, in my mind there is this beautiful landscape; this film reel of singing before oceans of fans, amusement parks reserved for the band only, watching Michael dance from a couple feet away, and this burning, glowing, nova-like intensity. MJ was the most incredibly

polite and tender human being I have ever met.”

Marva Hicks (HIStory Tour, backup singer) — “My fondest memory of MJ is when my mother became really ill and (was) in intensive care. We were performing in Sydney, Australia. At that evening’s performance on the day that I found out she was sick, MJ pulled me aside after our prayer circle. He always joined us for prayer circle.

He thanked me for doing the show that night considering how worried I was about my mother. And he assured me they would get me home ASAP. “I left on a flight the next morning. And the next day, flowers arrived at the hospital for my mother — from Michael Jackson. I am loyal to him to this day because of his kindness. What I will miss most about him is the dynamics of his creativity. Being around him was electric! It was exciting to be a part of building this show.”

Michael Bearden (“This Is It” musical director) — “One of my fondest memories of MJ is the first time he and I sat down to write out a set list for the show. He showed me a computer print out of what the fans voted as the songs they most wanted to hear, and then he showed me his own handwritten list of what he wanted based on that information.

“He asked me my opinion and I told him I liked it so far, but he didn’t have any J5 or ‘Off The Wall’ stuff on the list. He said, ‘I don’t?’ and grabbed it, looked at it and then balled it up. … We had a very difficult time trying to get that list together. If we did all of his hits, he would have been on the stage for about two weeks.

“What was great about the time we had together that day was seeing firsthand the love and passion he had for pleasing his fans and wanting to make sure they were getting what they wanted from our show. I don’t think I’ve ever worked with an artist that loved his fans more!”

Darryl Phinnessee (Bad, Dangerous, HIStory tours) — “One of my fondest memories of Michael is See REMEMBERING MICHAEL JACKSON, page 11

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HEALTH THE PULSE Health Dept. Releases Report About Smoking Rates in Local Communities (LACDPH) — A new report that breaks down adult cigarette smoking rates by geographical area in Los Angeles County finds there are great disparities between cities/communities when it comes to tobacco use.

The report, titled “Cigarette Smoking in Los Angeles County: Local Data to Inform Tobacco Policy,” is intended to inform cities and communities and facilitate their efforts to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.

With 19 percent tobacco use, Los Angeles City Council District 8, represented by councilman Bernard Parks, had one of the highest smoking rates. The com-

munities of Quartz Hill, Lancaster and West Hollywood had higher rates of smoking with 21.9 percent, 21.7 percent and 19.6 percent tobacco use, respectively. The community of San Marino had the lowest rate of smoking with 5.3 percent tobacco use.

Information and resources about quitting smoking: LAQuits. com; (800) NO-BUTTS.

Free Summer Food Program in Inglewood (USDA) — Free lunches for youths 18 and under will be p r o vided at six locations in Inglewood on weekdays through Aug. 27.

The Summer Food Service Program is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Meals locations include:

• Ashwood Park, 201 S. Ash Ave. • Edward Vincent Jr. Park, 700 Warren Lane.

• Darby Park, 3400 W. Arbor Vitae Ave. • Lockhaven Community Center, 11125 S. Doty Ave. • Rogers Park, 400 W. Beach Ave. • Siminski Park, 9717 Inglewood Ave. Serving times are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lockhaven, Ashwood and Siminski parks; noon to 1 p.m. at Darby and Rogers parks; and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Vincent Park.

Menus will consist of hot and cold foods, such as pizza, corn dogs, burritos and sandwiches.

Milk, fruit and dessert items will also be served. Free meals will be made available to all attending

children.

Information: (310) 412-8750.

Ridley-Thomas to Host Relay for Life Event Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas will host the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life of Baldwin Hills” June 26, 9 a.m. to midnight, at the Kenneth Hahn ball fields, 5401 Fairfax Ave., L.A. The event will include live entertainment and special guests Sen. Curren Price, the Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray and radio personality Gid Martin.

Information: (800) 227-2345, www.cancer.org.

Mental Health Professionals to Present Annual Soiree (CMHP) — The Coalition of

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sitting under the stage with him at rehearsal and hearing the account of the Motown 25th Anniversary performance of Billie Jean from him, in his own words.

“Another is watching Michael ride the ‘Tilt-a-Whirl’ at Tokyo Disneyland with my daughter Darylynn when she was 8 years old.

His compassion and enthusiasm are two things I will miss.”

Freddie Washington (HIStory Tour bass player) — “The fondest memory I have of Michael Jackson was when we were on the 1996 HIStory Tour in Australia, we all had Thanksgiving dinner together and my 5-year-old son went up to him and took a photo of Michael.

He thought it was so funny and just cracked up. I will mostly miss his

SHORT TAKES Continued from page 10 that celebrate the African American community. Information: www.

365Black.com.

• Vitello’s Jazz & Supper Club will present Sally Kellerman — “Blues & Jazz!” with pianist and music director Andy Langham, June 30, 8 p.m. Dinner seating is available starting at 7 p.m.

Kellerman is the Academy Awardand Golden Globe award-nominated actress and singer who played the role of Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” O’Houlihan in Robert Altman’s classic film, “M*A*S*H.” Kellerman’s current album is called “Sally” and was released in 2009.

Kellerman is also featured in the new album “Corky Hale…And Friends – I’m Glad There Is You.” Tickets for the show are $15 each; there is also a $13 food/drink minimum. Valet parking is available.

Reservations may be made by calling (818) 769-0905 or visiting www.ticketweb.com. The club is at 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City. Information: www.vitellosrestaurant.com, www.sallykellerman.com.

• The Long Beach Blues & Bayou Festival will take place June 27, 3:30 p.m., at Rainbow Lagoon Park, at Shoreline Village Drive and Linden Avenue in Long Beach. The festival will feature

bigger-than-life heart.”

Benny Collins (production manager on Bad Tour, Dangerous Tour and first part of the HIStory Tour) — “My fondest memory is just watching him be himself and seeing the energy and love that he brought to the rehearsals and show, and to have been a part of a time of wonder and beauty that may never come again. He truly was one of a kind.

“Also, I have a picture from Christmas in Japan when I was dressed up as Santa Claus, and he sat on my lap and took a picture pulling down my beard. Michael just being Michael and doing the things he loved to do with an energy that was uplifting and energizing. It still makes me very sad to realize he

is no longer with us on this planet and yet he will forever be in our hearts.”

Akasha Richmond (Personal Chef - Bad Tour and HIStory Tour) — “My fondest memory would be living in NYC with him (1995) while he made the HIStory album, especially the night he played the piano for me and sang while I cooked him dinner.

“I met Michael for the first time at the Golden Temple when I was the chef there. We were both shy. He came in everyday. What I’ll miss most is the laugh, the love and fun that I have never seen since.

Darlene Donloe was the publicist on the first half of Jackson’s HIStory Tour, and also met and worked with Jackson.

musicians Dale Fielder, Ron Bishop, Peter Buck and others.

Information: (562) 570-1600.

• The “Sizzling Summer Nights” series will feature the Susie Hansen Latin Band July 1, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Electric violinist Hansen and her group of musicians have created a musical style that combines jazz and Latin music. A Chicago native and an established jazz musician, Hansen has developed style that features her electric violin as the lead instrument of the ensemble. She has drawn on various forms of jazz and Latin music, integrating her own interpretation of traditional Cuban charanga, a predecessor of salsa, which often features the violin, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and the harmonies of straight-ahead jazz.

Information: (323) 667-2000, www. theAutry.org

31, in Terminal 1 to ticketed passengers.

“Altimetry” explores multiple perspectives on the concept of altitude, introducing viewers to a spectrum of vistas captured outdoors, through the camera lens and even the telescope.

Exhibitions can be found on display in Terminals 1, 2, 3 and Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. Information: lawa. org.

ART • Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, announces “Altimetry,” an exhibition of more than 30 artworks by 10 artists employing painting and photography to depict a variety of cloud formations, stars and horizons on display at Los Angeles International Airport through Oct.

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Witnesses: Law Against Racial Profiling Needed WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary civil rights subcommittee is exploring potential legislation to stop racial profiling. Witnesses proposed that Congress require studies to document how often particular groups of victims are stopped or arrested and whether they were threats to the United States.

Legislation also should provide for legal redress for those who were wronged.

Witnesses told the committee that profiling remains a national problem for black Americans; Hispanics are increasingly victims, especially in states and communities that have cracked down on illegal immigrants; and, since Sept. 11,

uninsured child through school enrollment forms and link them with affordable health coverage.

The campaign educates families about how to utilize and renew their children’s health coverage to avoid unnecessary and costly emergency room visits. It has been recognized by the American Association of School Administrators, America’s Promise Alliance, the Robert Wood Johnson Covering Kids & Families initiative, and Leadership Houston, which honored CDF-Texas with its 2009 Leadership in Action award.

More than 850,000 children were reached. The World Health Organization gave the campaign its only North American award for effective health outreach.

It’s time to implement measures like these across the country, and CDF will do so in its state office locations. Millions of children have been desperately waiting for these newly enacted health reforms, and we must make them real.

Each day we fail to act to utilize these new tools, 2,200 children are born uninsured. Good health at birth and throughout childhood is essential both for children themselves and the adults and workers

2001, Muslims have been regularly targeted.

Hilary Shelton, director of the Washington office of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said the civil rights group has more than 2,200 membership units in every state, “and I would wager that every NAACP unit has, at some point, received at least one complaint of racial profiling. Many NAACP units report receiving hundreds, if not thousands, of complaints.”

THE DIASPORA Rights Group Calls to Halt Zimbabwe Diamond Trade JERUSALEM (AP) — A leading international human rights group called on the global diamond industry’s oversight body on June 21 to remove Zimbabwe from its

Mental Health Professionals Inc. will present its seventh annual “Extraordinary Sunday Afternoon of Visual and Performing Arts” June 27, 1 to 4 p.m. at Town and Gown of the University of Southern California, 665 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles.

The afternoon will include an award ceremony, visual art exhibits, live jazz, silent auction, wine and food reception, celebration and more. Event honorees will include the Service Employees International Union’s Anton Farmby, artist Synthia Saint James, and City Councilman Bernard C. Parks.

All proceeds will benefit the CMHP and tickets purchased are tax-deductible.

Ticket reservations: (323) 777-3120, www.mentalhealthprofessionals.org.

they will become. As a nation, we pay a “hidden tax” to subsidize the uninsured.

The hidden costs of not insuring children include the high costs of uncompensated care for those without insurance; costly emergency room treatment for nonemergencies; and long-term treatment of diseases that could have been prevented. It also includes the costs of untreated emotional problems in children we pay for when their unmet needs bring them to the child welfare or juvenile justice systems.

Now is the time for states to move quickly to enroll all eligible children and ensure that all eligible children realize the promise of health reform.

Marian Wright Edelman is president of the Children’s Defense Fund.

For more information on CDF, visit www.childrensdefense.org.

Facts June 24, 1885 Samuel David Ferguson is consecrated bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church and named bishop of Liberia. He was the first black American with full membership in the House of Bishops.

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ranks because of alleged illicit trading and abuses in its diamond fields.

The New York-based Human Rights Watch said its researchers have found evidence of forced labor, torture, beatings and harassment by troops in the Marange diamond field in eastern Zimbabwe.

The group wants Zimbabwe to be suspended from the Kimberley Process — the global body responsible for ending the trade of socalled “blood diamonds” that fund fighting across Africa.

Zimbabwe denies the allegations.

In a statement this week, Zimbabwean Mines and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu accused human rights groups of “peddling falsehoods” and “demonizing” the country.

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EDUCATION NOTEBOOK L.A. Schools Drop Number of Expected Layoffs to 650

Girl Blue Project to Present Summer Session

(AP) — The Los Angeles Unified District’s school board has rescinded another 502 layoffs, dropping the number of expected job losses to about 650 for the next school year.

The school board approved the rescissions on June 15 after the teachers union agreed to 12 furlough days over the next two years to save jobs.

The district sent out 3,100 pink slips in March to elementary teachers, counselors, nurses and librarians for the next school year, but so far has rescinded about 2,500 of the notices. The layoffs are set to go into effect July 1.

The board also passed a resolution urging the district to support state legislation that weakens teacher seniority as a factor in future layoffs, among other provisions meant to give the district more flexibility in its staff reductions.

(GBP) — The Girl Blue Project will present its 2010 summer session July 19 through Aug. 20, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hayworth, 2511 Wilshire Blvd., second floor, Los Angeles.

The goal of the Girl Blue Project is to build the self-esteem of low-income girls and girls in foster care through performing arts.

Classes are free and will focus on self-empowerment, women’s health, money management, etiquette, nutrition/health, dance, voice, acting and creative writing.

Talent is not a requirement for arts classes. Discipline and selfexpression will be the focus.

The session will end with a live theatrical performance at the Los Angeles City College El Camino Theatre Aug. 20 at 8 p.m.

Information: www.thegirlblueproject.org, (213) 387-2053.

Compton High Alumni Association to Hold Banquet

Willowbrook Library Kicks off Summer Reading Program

(CHAA) — The board of directors of the Compton High School Alumni Association will present its annual scholarship and installation banquet June 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Simon’s Waterfront Banquet Center, 1050 Nagoya Way, Berth 80 (in Ports O’ Call Village), San Pedro.

The event will feature special guest Assemblyman Isadore Hall III. There will also be a three-entree buffet luncheon.

Admission to the banquet is $35 per person. Make checks or money orders payable to the Compton High School Alumni Association.

Information: www.ComptonHighAlumni.org.

(L.A. County) — The Willowbrook Library will launch its 2010 Summer Reading Program June 26, 1 to 2:30 p.m., with henna tattoos by Parul Gandhi. On June 29, there will be a fairytale theater with puppets, music and singing

by Lindy Grishkoff. On July 6, there will be the aquarium fish art project presented by library staff.

On July 13, the library will present “Bubble Mania,” which will give kids the chance to explore the science of bubbles, play with bubbles and get inside a giant bubble.

On July 20, the library will present “Bead It!” which will give kids the opportunity to make bracelets and necklaces. And on July 27, Carrie Higgins will pres-

ent “Folktales and Songs around the World.”

The library is at 11838 Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles.

Information: (323) 564-5698, www.colapublib.org.

Art Center’s Public Programs to Present Weeklong Summer Workshops (Art Center) — Art Center for Kids provides students in grades four through eight with conceptually based art and design classes that promote innovation, critical thinking and visual literacy.

The center offers foundation courses, such as still life, painting and figure drawing and expands into more specific fields, including architecture, photography and illustration.

Also, through Saturday High, students in grades nine through 12 have an opportunity to learn in a college environment. Students will meet other high school students interested in art and design and learn to prepare portfolios for art and design school admission.

Saturday High classes range in subject from painting and figure drawing to transportation design and graphic design.

Saturday High Classes will take place Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Art Center for Kids Classes will take place Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, July 5 through Aug. 13, at the Art Center College of Design South Campus, 950 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

For course descriptions or to register, visit www.artcenter.edu/sat for Saturday High or www.artcenter.edu/kids for Art Center for Kids.

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Feds Eye African American Performance Gap in Los Angeles Schools

BY LOS ANGELES GARMENT & CITIZEN

The U.S. Department of Education will investigate the Los Angeles Unified School District to determine whether any intentional or unintentional discrimination has played a role in the persistence of low indicators of academic achievement for African American students.

Federal officials said that poor academic performance itself is not proof of discrimination. They also noted, however, that discrimination does not have to be intentional for them to intervene in the operations of local school districts.

The investigation will be conducted by the federal agency’s Office for Civil Rights.

Word of the probe came in a recent letter to community groups.

The communication came in response to an earlier letter from community leaders who had expressed frustration with the continued indicators of poor performance by African American students as a whole in the LAUSD system.

“The message being sent to Los Angeles’ African American community is that the devastation to black students being caused by the failure of public education is of little consequence to you or your department,” a coalition of community leaders wrote in the May 21 letter to the Department of Education.

The investigation is expected to be an extension of an ongoing probe into the level of educational services LAUSD provides to students who are learning English.

Both of the investigations have come in response to calls from community leaders, and will play out against a backdrop of budget cuts at LAUSD. The district has long had a poor track record, with an estimated 50 percent of students dropping out before high school graduation.

African American and Latino students generally drop out at an even higher rate and rank lower than average on various academic measurements compared to the overall performance indicators.

Critics have also charged that the ongoing budget crunch facing LAUSD has led the district to target teachers with the least seniority for layoffs, using seniority as the main criterion. Critics have contended that the criterion hits schools with large populations of African American and Latino students harder because they tend to be in less affluent neighborhoods, and veteran teachers often transfer to jobs at

campuses in wealthier areas.

That leaves the campuses in less affluent areas staffed by many younger teachers, meaning the layoffs are likely to disrupt continuity in the educational process to an unfair degree, critics have said.

The American Civil Liberties Union recently took up a case charging that the criterion for layoffs could amount to a discriminatory practice against students in lower-income neighborhoods.

The probe of educational services for English learners began several months ago. LAUSD has approximately 220,000 students whose first language isn’t English — more than any other school district in the country, according to officials. English learners, most of them Latino, make up about onethird of the entire LAUSD student population.

Approximately 11 percent of LAUSD students are African American, a total of 70,000.

The investigation into the effects of LAUSD’s operations on African American students is expected to focus initially on five elementary schools with large numbers of African American students, including campuses located in the View Park district and the cities of Carson and Hawthorne, as well as five largely white elementary schools in the districts of Bel-Air, Tarzana, Studio City and Encino.

“Our administration is committed to responding to communities and the civil rights issues they confront for all students,” Russlynn Ali, who serves as assistant secretary for civil rights for the Department of Education, wrote in the letter to community leaders.

This story has also appeared on labeez.org, a website established

by New America Media that features contributions from several publications which cover various ethnic communities in the Los Angeles area. The Garment & Citizen and Watts Times are both members of L.A. Beez.

Facts June 24, 1936 Mary McLeod Bethune, founderpresident of Bethune-Cookman College, is named director of Negro Affairs of the National Youth Administration. She is the first black woman to receive a major appointment from the federal government. She held the post until Jan. 1, 1944.

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

Just call Kobe Bryant the five-time NBA Finals champion and back-to-back NBA Finals MVP for leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their 16th NBA title with a thrilling 83-79 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 7. In racking up 23 points Bryant did a lot driving to the basket — more driving than a race car driver.

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Kobe Bryant

For a change, Bryant received some spectacular help from Ron Artest. Artest testified in a big way in carrying the Lakers in the game with 20 points and five steals. Artest had the biggest three-pointer of his career with about a minute to play.

Mr. Reliable, Pau Gasol, played like the two-time champion he is, contributing 19 points and 18 rebounds.

Is Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers the greatest NBA coach of color in NBA history? Winning one NBA title in three years against the Los Angeles Lakers makes a good case for him. Rivers isn’t the first man of color to coach an NBA

BIZSHORTS Continued from page 3 Johns, who was nominated for the post by President Barack Obama, will be the second-ranking official at SBA, with major responsibility for management, policy development and program supervision.

Johns is a managing member of L&L Consulting LLC, an organizational effectiveness and public policy consulting practice.

Previously, she served as president of Verizon Washington. Under her leadership, Verizon Washington made significant strides in maintaining the company’s financial health during tumultuous times in the telecommunications industry. Johns retired from Verizon in 2004, after 21 years of service in the telecommunications industry.

Johns has a long record of business and civic leadership. She is the former chair of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, founder of the Washington, D.C. Technology Council, former chair of Leadership Greater Washington and founding chair of the Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science.

championship team. That distinction goes to his Boston Celtics predecessor Bill Russell.

Lakers legend Byron Scott and ex-Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Woodson have spoken with the Cleveland Cavaliers about their coaching vacancy. However, it is not known if LeBron James will return to Cleveland. Scott would like to hold tight to see if Phil Jackson is going to retire.

Former NBA star Manute Bol died June 19 in Charlottesville, Va. He was 47. Bol will be remembered more as a humanitarian than as a basketball player. Bol worked hard to make things better for his native Sudan.

And the beat continues‌ If the University of Southern California lets Athletic Director Mike Garrett go, he will lose his $1.1 million annual salary. The Trojans ex-football coach Pete Carroll was paid $4.6 million in 2008, according to USC’s federal tax returns.

You can bet NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will suspend Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young for that recent brawl he was involved in at a Dallas strip club.

Young says he doesn’t think the commissioner should come down hard on him, because he admitted his mistake.

Remember Bo Jackson, the Heisman Trophy winner from Auburn, La., and the Raiders and Chicago White Sox all-star? Jack-

son told Parade magazine what he’s doing at the moment: “I am partowner of a bank in my hometown in Illinois. I wasn’t around much when I was doing the double-ball thing.

Now, I’m trying to be a dad to my kids, to make sure they are raised properly. That’s my life, in a nutshell.�

And the beat continues‌ Tiger Woods is still in pursuit of Jack Nicklaus’ all-time record of 18 majors. USA Today reader Kerry Morrison of Columbus, Ohio, predicts: “Everybody thinks Tiger is done. You’re wrong. When he gets back into shape, he will win again.

You’ll see. Jack (Nicklaus) won his last major at 46.�

Serena Williams is out to defend her singles title. Hopefully, it will be a repeat battle between she and sister Venus. Serena is ranked No. 1 in the world and Venus is ranked No 2. In the last decade, one of the two captured the Wimbledon singles title eight times — five for Venus and three for Serena.

Clint Dempsey served as a model for the USA’s World Cup uniform made by Nike.

And the beat continues‌ Will it be wait until next year for the L.A. Sparks superstar Candace Parker? She will be out for the rest of the season for surgery on a dislocated shoulder.

And the beat ends.

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

SMALL BUSINESS Continued from page 3 Self-employment taxes should be paid quarterly as part of your estimated payments. At tax time, they need to complete Schedule SE, SelfEmployment Tax, and attach it to their 1040 forms.

As in the case of estimated taxes, owners who fall behind on their self-employment taxes may have to pay interest.

Some small-business owners decide to set up their companies as what are called S corporations. In an S corporation, the corporation does not pay income tax, and the profits are passed through to shareholders in a fashion similar to a partnership.

An S corporation owner is considered to be an employee of the company, and is still responsible for his or her share of Social Security and Medicare taxes. The company, like any employer, pays its own share. Since the owner is not considered to be self-employed, there are no self-employment taxes.

Keeping Good Records Sadly, business owners no longer have the convenience of receiving pay stubs and W-2 forms that neatly report their income and taxes paid. So owners need to keep track throughout the year of how much they’ve earned and what they’ve sent to the government.

Recordkeeping software makes it easy for them to get a handle on how much estimated tax they need to pay each quarter. There is also software to make it easier to make your quarterly payments.

During tax filing season, people who do freelance or project work need to get 1099 forms from the companies or individuals they’ve worked for. They also need to be sure that the information on the forms is correct. The income that owners receive must be reported on Schedule C or, if they’re operating as an S corporation, Form 1120S. The IRS receives copies of 1099 forms and matches them with what owners report. So owners should attach to their returns a list of the 1099s they’ve received.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Trustee Sale No. CA09000466-10-1 . Loan No. 1010289732 Title Order No. 100143530-CA-GTI APN 5110-016-019 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 26, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 1, 2010, at 01:00 PM, At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building,350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on August 3, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071836567 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: ADELA GONZALEZ A SINGLE WOMAN AND ARTURO SAMANO A SINGLE MAN 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: 331 W 49TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made 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 $490,792.75 (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: June 10, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000466-10-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.NoticeSolutions.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-786-5351 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code s 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #4097 2010-06-10 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 Trustee Sale No. CA09000464-10-1 . Loan No. 1010187423 Title Order No. 100143517-CA-GTI APN 6014-030-029 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 28, 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 July 1, 2010, at 01:00 PM, At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building,350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 10, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071629134 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: LETY NOLASCO, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, in favor of MEGA CAPITAL FUNDING 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: 1151 WEST 71ST STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90044 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 $377,069.09 (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: June 10, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000464-10-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.NoticeSolutions.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-786-5351 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code s 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #4098 2010-06-10 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 Trustee Sale No. CA09000458-10-1 . Loan No. 1009621432 Title Order No. 100143433-CA-GTI APN 5110-014-023 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 16, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 1, 2010, at 01:00 PM, At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building,350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on March 23, 2007, as Instrument No. 20070662470 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: BRIGIDO Z.

CHAVEZ AND MIRTA L. CHAVEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of HOME LOAN SPECIALISTS, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 236 WEST 47TH PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $367,030.45 (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: June 10, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000458-10-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.NoticeSolutions.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-786-5351 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code s 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #4125 2010-06-10 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 Trustee Sale No. CA09000433-10-1 . Loan No. 3002751422 Title Order No. 100142367-CA-GTI APN 5238-004-038 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 21, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 16, 2010, at 01:00 PM, At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building,350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on March 8, 2007, as Instrument No. 20070507590 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: ANTHONY TORRES, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGEIT, INC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3852 -3852 1/2 EAGLE STREET, LOS ANGELES , CA 90063 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $483,691.98 (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: June 17, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000433-10-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.NoticeSolutions.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-786-5351 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code s 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #4190 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 2010-07-01 Trustee Sale # CA0954041-1 Loan# 170047308 Order # 4233839 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/19/2007. 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 07/06/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/27/2007 as Document No. 20071539948 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, DELIA MARGARITA PRECIADO, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. DBA 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 # 6012-013-019 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: 204-206 WEST 71ST STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-1837 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: $532,448.66 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 06/10/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4432 2010-06-10 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 *TRUSTEE CORPS* Trustee Sale # CA0949134-1 Loan# 159864355 Order # 4184901 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/12/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/06/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/29/2007 as Document No. 20070183012 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, BLANCA E. MARTINEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, PMC BANCORP, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 5183-016-014 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: 545, 545 1/2, 547, 547 1/2 SOUTH BREED STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033 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: $645,076.00 (estimated amount).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 06/10/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4440 2010-06-10 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 Trustee Sale # CA0956914-2 Loan# 157903667 Order # 959850 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/06/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/23/2007 as Document No. 20070392350 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, JUAN TORRES, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 6065-031-008 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: 1752 EAST 105TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90002-3612 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: $281,729.28 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to

convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does XDoes not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 06/10/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4455 2010-06-10 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 Trustee Sale # CA0921120-1 Loan# 3002694150 Order # G840845 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/06/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/28/2007 as Document No. 20070430431 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, ANGELICA M. AGUILAR, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORTION, 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: THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 W. 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 # 2416-020-015 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5516 WILLOWCREST AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 91601 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: $488,193.27 (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 2923.55Dated: 06/10/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)573-1965, (714) 573-1965, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4464 2010-06-10 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 Trustee Sale # CA0953046-2 Loan# 1010344602 Order # 090585043 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/23/2007. 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 07/06/2010 at 12:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/31/2007 as Document No. 20071803260 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, JOSE INOCENTE RESENDIZ AND HORTENCIA PEREZ GONZALEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, PMC BANCORP, as Beneficiary, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 5109-009-011 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 242-244 EAST 47TH PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 ***THE LATEST TAX ROLL INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY TAX ASSESS OR SHOWS THE ADDRESS ON SAID LAND AS 242 E 47TH PL, LOS ANGELES, CA 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: $508,816.83 (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: 06/10/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4468 2010-06-10 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 Trustee Sale # CA0936672-3 Loan# 1009623636 Order # 090166721 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/06/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/30/2007 as Document No. 20070746472 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, J ERNEST WALLACE AND PAREEDIA WALLACE HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, 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 # 6040-019-028 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 349 W 88TH 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: $302,829.29 (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: 06/10/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4470 2010-06-10 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 Trustee Sale No. CA09000060-10-1 . Loan No. 501583699 Title Order No. 4356003 APN 6016-034-026 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 26, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 9, 2010, at 01:00 PM, At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building,350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on August 1, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071818725 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: HELEN SELLERS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER AND LENDER`S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS FOR FLAGSTAR BANK, F.S.B. 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: 2014 WEST 71ST STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90047 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $351,596.53 (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: June 17, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09000060-10-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.NoticeSolutions.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-786-5351 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code s 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #4477 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 2010-07-01

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PUBLIC NOTICE Trustee Sale # CA0926942-2 Loan# 1010170981 Order # 080042633 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/12/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/06/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/29/2007 as Document No. 20071567247 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, DAVID NORWOOD, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, J & R LENDING, INC., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 2638-025-016 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8426 LULLABY LANE, LOS ANGELES, CA 91402 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: $316,235.23 (estimated amount).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. 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: 06/10/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4486 2010-06-10 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 Trustee Sale # CA0950543-2 Loan# 1008932160 Order # 090498681 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2006. 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 07/12/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/04/2006 as Document No. 06 2678901 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, FELIX CRUZ ALONZO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, T.J.FINANCIAL, INC., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 2125-028-034 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: 18246 HARTLAND STREET, LOS ANGELES (RESEDA AREA), CA 91335 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: $455,014.70 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 __ Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 06/17/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4636 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 2010-07-01 Trustee Sale # CA0933244-3 Loan# 1008983478 Order # 090094567 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/15/2006. 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 07/12/2010 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/21/2006 as Document No. 06 2839629 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, ALVARO LEMUS A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND JORGE LUIS SANCHEZ A SINGLE MAN AS JOINT TENANTS, 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 # 5056-025-017 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1919 1921 SOUTH ORCHARD AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007 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: $461,144.50 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 06/17/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4641 2010-06-17 2010-06-24 2010-07-01 Trustee Sale # CA0930563-3 Loan# 1010167292 Order # 090000326 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/18/2007. 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 07/15/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/03/2007 as Document No. 20071587893 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, RUBEN SILVA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, PACIFICONE, 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 # 6008-023-017 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1431, 1431 1/4, 1431 1/2 E 59TH PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is: $403,134.50 (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 XDoes not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 06/24/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4734 2010-06-24 2010-07-01 2010-07-08 Trustee Sale # CA0949783 Loan# 70840228 Order # 090482475 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/22/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/15/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/30/2008 as Document No. 20080952275 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, CARLOS MENDOZA AND LORENA MENDOZA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, EZ FUNDING CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 6066-011-070 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: 2072 EAST 103RD STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is: $355,086.47 (estimated amount).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary

under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does XDoes not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 06/24/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4735 2010-06-24 2010-07-01 2010-07-08 Trustee Sale # CA0930736-1 Loan# 1009677715 Order # 090000193 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/19/2010 at 1 :00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/29/2007 as Document No. 20070733452 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, ZACARIAS HAY, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, HOME LOAN FUNDING, INC., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission 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 # 6054-011-003 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: 705 WEST 102ND STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90044 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: $ 392,930.21 (estimated amount).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does XDoes not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 06/24/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (714) 786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 Ad #4791 2010-06-24 2010-07-01 2010-07-08

LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (Metro) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Metro will receive proposals for RFIQ No. PS2210-2558, Joint Development Bench per specifications on file at the LACMTA Office of Procurement & Material Mgmt, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (12th Floor).

All proposals must be received on or before July 30, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time at the address listed above, sent to the attention of Senior Contract Administrator, Mayumi Lyon. 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 June 29, 2010, 10:00 a.m., Metro Board Room, located at the address above.

You may obtain a copy of the RFP or further information at www.metro.net (“About Us”) or by faxing (213-922-1004) or e-mailing (lyonm@metro.net) Mayumi Lyon.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP# 7533) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles invites proposals from property management companies to perform the management and operation of its Asset Management Portfolio consisting of up to 67 multi-family and senior market rate and multi-family, senior and income-restricted scattered properties which include up to 1,106 units. Copies of the RFP may be obtained beginning June 21, 2010 online at www.hacla.org/ps Proposals will be accepted at 2600 Wilshire Blvd., #3100, Los Angeles, CA 90057. until 2:00 P.M., July 16, 2010.

6/24, 7/1/10 CNS-1885321# WATTS TIMES INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) NO. 1697 THE RENOVATION BUILD BACK OF HACLA HEADQUARTERS (A FIVE STORY OFFICE BUILDING).

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) invites vendors to submit bids for the build back for the renovation of HACLA headquarters (a five story office building) located at 2600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057. Copies of the IFB may be downloaded from the internet at www.hacla.org/cgs. Bids will be accepted at the same location until 2:00 p.m. (local time), July 2, 2010 6/17, 6/24/10 CNS-1883181# WATTS TIMES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP# 7535) RENT REASONABLENESS DATA PROVIDER The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles invites proposals from qualified firms interested in creating a rent comparables database with quarterly updates of new data sets.

Copies of the RFP may be obtained beginning June 21, 2010 online at www.hacla.org/ps Proposals will be accepted at 2600 Wilshire Blvd., #3100, Los Angeles, CA 90057, until 2:00 P.M., July 9, 2010.

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NOTICE ON HEARING TO CONDUCT GAME ARCADES Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Los Angeles County Business License Commission to conduct ADDRESS OF PREMISES: 100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZ, UNIVERSAL CITY, CA 91608 NAME OF APPLICANT: ELAUT USA, INC / JACK GUARNIERI / NEAL M. ROSENBERG / ELAUT USA, INC DATE OF HEARING: 07/14/2010 TIME OF HEARING: 09:00 A.M. Any person having objections to the granting of the License may, at any time prior to the date above named, file with the Business License Commission his objections in writing giving of the hearing and be heard relative thereto.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION: OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION 500 W. TEMPLE STREET RM. 374 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. BS126600 Superior Court of the State of California, for the County of Los Angeles.

In the Matter of the Application of Francisca L. Cortez for change of name.

The application of Francisca L. Cortez for change of name having been filed in Court and it appearing from said application that has Francisco L. Cortez filed an application proposing that his name be changed to Frances L. Cortes. Now, therefore, it is hereby ordered and directed, that all persons interested in said matter did appear before this court located at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA, on the 25th day of May, 2010 of said day to show cause why such application for change of names should not be granted.

It is further ordered that a copy of this Order to Show Cause be published in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in said county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day of said hearing at 9:00 AM, Dept 1A, RM. 548 on July 8, 2010.

Matthew C. St. George Judge/Commissioner of the Superior Court.

Published Runs 6/17/10, 6/24/10, 7/1/10, 7/8/10 NC-LAWT16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20100837520 The following person is doing business as: Morgan Bailey Premium Coffee & Tea Company 9663 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 829 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Morgan Rich Corporation 9663 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 829 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Morgan Rich Corporation 10817 Rosemary Way Corona, CA 92883 This business is conducted by a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct (The registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) is This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on June 18, 2010. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE: This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the Los Angeles County Clerk. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Operation Homefront Launches Campaign for Back-to-School Brigade for Military Children (Operation Homefront) — The Southern California chapter of Operation Homefront has announced its annual Back-to-School Brigade program to collect new school supplies for the children in military families.

The Southern California chapter hopes to donate more than 1,800 backpacks throughout Southern California.

Nationally, Operation Homefront hopes to distribute more than 22,500 backpacks filled with school supplies this year. Items needed for donation include: backpacks, spiral notebooks, notebook paper, three-ring binders, pens, pencils and more.

This program helps to offset the cost of sending these students from military families back to school, especially those experiencing financial hardships or repetitive deployments.

To donate school supplies to a student in a military family, contact

(858) 695-6810 or socal@operationhomefront.net.

The public may also sponsor a child’s backpack for $35 by visiting www.operationhomefront. net/socal/donate.aspx and clicking on the “Donate Now!” button.

Specify “Back-to-School Brigade” in the comments.

United Methodist Women Host Social Action Day (UMW) — California Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass will give the keynote address during the Los Angeles District United Methodist Women’s Social Action Day, June 26, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event will take place at Culver Palms UMC, 4464 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City.

Southern Christian Leadership Conference president and CEO the Rev. Eric Lee will moderate a panel discussion on social issues such as environmental justice, economic justice (human trafficking), health care (HIV/AIDS), and immigration (including Fourth Amendment rights).

Panelists include Tony Wafford, HIV/AIDS community act-

ivist; Dr. Deborah Robinson, author of 17 “H1NI” updates; Leslie Gersicoff, chair of Los Angeles Network to End Slavery (LANES), and attorney John Ayala of the Law Offices of Cobos & Ayala.

Registration is $10 and includes a continental breakfast and program materials. This event is open to the public.

Information: Merle Davis, (323) 937-3046.

New Metro Fares Take Effect July 1 (Metro) — Metro fares for regular riders will change effective July 1. However, there will be no change in discounted fares for seniors, students, disabled and Medicare recipients.

Fares on the Metro Silver Line, the bus service connecting the San Gabriel Valley and South Bay, with stops in downtown Los Angeles, also will remain the same.

The regular cash fare will go up from $1.25 currently to $1.50.

M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n : w w w. metro.net/about/fare-info.

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