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Supreme Court Declines to Decide Fate of ‘Dreamers’ Just Yet

By Jessica Gresko

WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s highly unusual bid to bypass a federal appeals court and get the justices to intervene in the fate of a program that protects hundreds of thousands of

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HE announcement means the case affecting “Dreamers” will have to work its way through the lower courts before any Supreme Court ruling is possible. The case could also become moot if Congress takes action in the meantime. Right now, however, efforts to address the issue in Congress have hit a stalemate.

The Supreme Court’s decision for now to stay out of the case on the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, wasn’t surprising. It’s highly unusual for the Supreme Court to hear a case before a lower appeals court has considered it.

But DACA supporters hailed the decision as a significant—if only temporary—win. Trump said the case would now be heard by an appeals court and “we’ll see what happens from there.”

“You know, we tried to get it moved quickly because we’d like to help DACA. I think everybody in this room wants to help with DACA,” he said to visiting governors. “But the Supreme Court just ruled that it has to go through the normal channels.”

DACA has provided protection from deportation and work permits for about 800,000 young people who came to the U.S. as children and stayed illegally.

In September, Trump argued that President Barack Obama had exceeded his executive powers when he created the program. Trump announced he was ending the program effective March 5 and gave lawmakers until then to come up with a legislative fix.

But in recent weeks, federal judges in San Francisco and New York have made Trump’s deadline temporarily moot for people who have sought and been granted renewals; the rulings do not extend to people who are applying for the first time. Judges issued injunctions ordering the

It’s a victory for all Dreamers, certainly a great victory for California.

CA Attorney General Xavier Becerra administration to keep DACA in place while courts consider legal challenges to Trump’s termination. As a result, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services resumed accepting and

processing DACA renewals in January, just as it had before Trump’s September announcement.

The Trump administration has not tried to block the injunctions that force it to continue operating the program.

Though the March 5 date is now moot, Greisa Martinez, policy and advocacy director for United We Dream, said DACA supporters planned to demonstrate in Washington on that day in part to continue to pressure Congress to act.

The Senate two weeks ago blocked a bipartisan bill offering Dreamers

potential citizenship and providing $25 billion for President Donald Trump to build his proposed border wall with Mexico. A more conservative House proposal that sharply reduces legal immigration and imposes other restrictions has languished short of the GOP votes it would need to pass, leaving its fate in question.

The Supreme Court’s announcement Monday that it wouldn’t step in to the case now means the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth n Dreamers, see page 6

Democratic Senate, Gubernatorial Candidates Fail To Get State Party Endorsements

By Kathleen Ronayne SAN DIEGO—U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein failed to win the official endorsement of the California Democratic Party as she seeks her fifth term, another sign that the party is divided over how best to battle Republicans in Washington.

Democratic activists were more eager to back her primary challenger, state Senate leader Kevin de Leon, who is touting himself as a fresh face with stronger progressive credentials, particularly on immigration.

However, he too failed to earn the 60 percent support needed to win the endorsement Saturday at Democrats’ annual convention.

That means neither candidate will get the party’s seal of approval or extra campaign cash leading into the June primary.

With Democrats still licking their wounds from the 2016 election, some of the party’s biggest stars, including U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, urged unity ahead of the midterm elections.

They reminded more than 3,000 activists gathered this weekend that President Donald Trump is

State Senator Kevin de Leon their common enemy.

Though party activists rebuked Feinstein, she has millions of dollars to run a successful campaign and polling has shown she enjoys wide support among Democratic voters and independents, a critical piece of the electorate in a race without a Republican.

The top-two primary system in heavily Democratic California allows the two highest vote-getters to advance to the general election regardless of party identification.

It’s the first time Feinstein, 84, failed to win the party’s backing

Sen. Dianne Feinstein since her first successful U.S. Senate campaign in 1994, though she’s lacked a credible Democratic challenger in previous races.

Delegates who withheld their support said they think Feinstein has been in Washington too long and hasn’t stood strong enough for immigrants.

When she spoke longer than her allotted time, some in the crowd chanted “Time’s up!”— referring to her lengthy tenure in Congress. Thirty-seven percent of Democrats backed Feinstein, while 54 percent supported de Leon. He called it “an astounding

rejection of politics as usual” and a boost to his campaign’s momentum.

De Leon didn’t appear to lose support despite a sexual misconduct scandal at the California Capitol during his leadership. His former roommate, Tony Mendoza, resigned Thursday after an investigation concluded he likely sexually harassed six women. De Leon had called for him to be expelled. Mendoza is running for re-election but failed to win the party’s backing this weekend.

Feinstein supporters, meanwhile, said her long track record as a fighter for Democrats and women makes her the party’s best choice.

“She has so much seniority, it’s hard to give that up,” said Cathy Jorgensen, a delegate from the farm-rich Central Valley.

Her political strategist, Bill Carrick, said the campaign was “in good shape.”

But the party was fractured.

It failed to unite behind a single candidate in the majority of statewide races, including for governor, where four Democrats are vying to replace outgoing n Endorsements, see page 6

White House Shelves Tentative Plan for Mexican Leader Visit WASHINGTON—A tentative plan for President Donald Trump to host his Mexican counterpart in Washington has been put on hold, the White House confirmed last weekend.

Trump and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto have agreed that now is not the right time for Peña Nieto to make his first visit since Trump took office more than a year ago, according to a White House official who insisted on anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. U.S. and Mexican officials will n Peña Nieto, see page 6

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Fig. 4: Mohammed Mubarek in front of his work

Compton Residents Give A Warm Welcome to Art Pop-Up at MLK Jr. Station Photos and reporting by Melina Cervantes for The Compton Bulletin

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rom negative to positive, was a transition Los Angeles Artist, Jordan “La” Sweets Robinson used to describe the process of creating his works of art. “When I have these thoughts about these ideas that once were depressing and make them into colorful, you almost recycle the way you feel about personal experiences.” (See Fig. 1.) Standing inside the gallery Mr. Robinson drew in and captivated guests with his easy but passionate speech and openness to explain how he came to do the work he does and the meaning behind it. While acknowledging that his art is often born in a place of darkness it is the vibrant color that caused patrons to form around him, drawn to the quality of his work and the confidence with which he proudly spoke of it. (See Fig. 2.)

Highlighting not only the show but the transition of the Martin Luther King Jr. Transit Center, artists like Mr. Robinson displayed a variation of visual arts. The once unattractive transit center was filled with artists like Lajon Miller (See Fig. 3.) doing live painting, Illustrator Mecca Robinson selling merchandise with her original art, and Glass City Kid artist working on pieces of wood.

Mohammed Mubarak’s murals outlined the train tracks with grandiose colors and figures. His choice of Motown style music playing on a speaker, perfectly staged the backdrop and reflected the community values that resonated throughout the event. (See Fig. 4.)

While this first Compton Art PopUp was the days’ destination for many, more guests continued to “Pop-Up” out of mere curiosity while passing by; some drawn by the wafting aromas of food vendors like Comfort Food LA, a Los Angeles-based food truck serving organic soul food.

Community support was evident with the presence of Cynthia Nunn, Founder and President of the Sylvia Nunn Angels, the non-profit organization that sponsored the Compton Artists Alliance for this event and Greta Johnson Mandell of the Compton Arts Council. (See Fig. 5.)

This inaugral collaboration of Mayor Aja Brown and the Compton Artists Alliance provided both a forum for local artists to exhibit and interact with the community, and a destination for residents and families to celebrate a growing arts scene in the City of Compton. (See Fig. 6.)

Fig. 5: Cynthia Nunn and Greta Johnson Mandell Fig. 6: Ariel Shipp art

Fig. 3: Lajon Miller table

Fig. 2: Guests at the inside gallery

Fig. 1: Jordan ''La'' Sweets Robinson standing in front of his work

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Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges Hall: Ban Assault Weapons

By Emily Wagster Pettus

JACKSON, Miss.—Ruby Bridges Hall, who faced threats and harassment when she integrated a southern school as a child several decades ago, said last week that she is distressed by mass shootings in U.S. schools.

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WHEN I think about our babies today and them not being safe in school, I think that should be the next civil rights movement, you know, is to ban the assault weapons so that our babies can be safe,” Hall said.

She spoke at a gala in Jackson, Mississippi, where she was one of five activists being honored for advancing civil rights.

Hall, now 63, is a native of Tylertown, Mississippi. When she was 6 and known simply as Ruby Bridges, she became the first AfricanAmerican child to enroll in an elementary school in New Orleans in 1960, accompanied by U.S. marshals.

Some white parents withdrew their children, and she could only eat food brought from home because someone threatened to poison her.

Last Friday’s gala was to celebrate the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, which has been open about 2 1/2 months. Many civil rights veterans boycotted the state-sponsored dedication of the museum in December because Republican Gov. Phil Bryant invited President Donald Trump to attend.

The other honorees Friday were U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, who was deeply involved in voter registration and other civil rights activities in Mississippi and across the

U.S. Marshals with young Ruby Bridges on school steps, New Orleans, 1960.

South starting in the early 1960s; Rita Schwerner Bender, who demanded answers from Mississippi officials after her first husband, Michael Schwerner, was one of three civil-rights workers killed by Ku Klux Klansmen in the state in 1964; former state Rep. Robert Clark, who in 1967 became the first African-American of the 20th Century to win a seat in the Mississippi Legislature; and Democratic U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi.

The first time Lewis traveled to Mississippi in 1961, he was arrested and jailed with other Freedom Riders, Black and white, who challenged segregation in a bus station. Lewis, who is African-American, remembers

going into a restroom labeled for white men only. A Jackson police officer told him and other young people in the group to leave. They refused.

“The next words he said: ‘You’re under arrest.’ And that was my

The next civil rights movement… is to ban the assault weapons so that our babies can be safe.

Ruby Bridges Hall introduction to the state of Mississippi and the city of Jackson,” Lewis told The Associated Press on Thursday in a phone interview from Atlanta.

After 37 days of being locked up in sweltering local jails and a notorious

Billy Graham Played Complicated Role in U.S. Race Relations

By Jay Reeves BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Rev. Billy Graham, who died last week at the age of 99, was single-minded when he preached about God, prefacing sermon points with the phrase “The Bible says ...” Yet he had a complicated role in race relations, particularly when confronting segregation in his native South.

In Alabama for one of his evangelistic crusades in 1965, just months after passage of the Civil Rights Act, Graham talked about the Confederate flag flying “proudly” atop the state Capitol and the fact that both of his grandfathers served as rebel soldiers, according to a recording available on his ministry’s website. He didn’t address the evils of segregation directly, talking instead about God’s unique power to change people and communities.

But Graham also drew scorn from segregationists for speaking to racially mixed crowds and allowing Blacks and whites to mingle during the trademark altar call that ended each service. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was an ally, and King publicly credited Graham with helping the cause of civil rights.

As a white moderate who spoke with a Southern drawl, Graham helped ease the region’s transition away from legalized segregation, said Steven P. Miller, a scholar who has written about Graham. Graham had a “huge base” of white support in the Bible Belt, Miller said, and those people listened to him.

“He could reach that audience as a native Southerner, but also because he spoke a familiar evangelical language—and because he was obviously not an activist,” said Miller, author of the book “Billy Graham and

state prison on the disorderly conduct charge, Lewis was released. He continued working for racial equality in Mississippi and across the South in the 1960s, and as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, he helped organize the 1963 March on Washington.

Georgia voters elected him as a Democrat to the U.S. House in 1986, and he remains in office.

Lewis’ jail mug shot hangs in a gallery at the museum with those of other Freedom Riders. He was scheduled to speak at the museum’s state-sponsored opening in December but canceled his appearance because of Trump.

Lewis said Thursday that he has never met Trump but, “I felt that I

couldn’t be there with him after he said some unbelievable things about individuals and about groups— whether it’s members of the AfricanAmerican community or the Latino community” The opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the adjoining Museum of Mississippi History capped the state’s bicentennial observation.

The two museums are in downtown Jackson and are separate entities under a single roof. They are a short distance from the bus station where Lewis and the other Freedom Riders were arrested. The general museum skims 15,000 years of history, from the Stone Age to modern times. The civil rights museum concentrates on the intense period of social change from 1945 to 1976.

Lewis grew up south of Montgomery, Alabama, and was 15 years old when a Black 14-yearold from Chicago, Emmett Till, was lynched while visiting relatives near the small town of Money, Mississippi.

A cousin who was with Till said he had whistled at a white woman in a country store.

“I kept thinking that if something like this could happen to Emmett Till, it could happen to cousins of mine that were living in Buffalo, New York, or were living in Detroit, Michigan, when they came to Alabama to visit during the summer,” Lewis said.

At the gala Friday, a 7-year-old Mississippi girl named Gabriel Owen said she had portrayed Ruby Bridges at school a day earlier and admires her bravery. The second-grader got to meet her new idol and recited a speech she had memorized about the school integration in New Orleans. Hall smiled broadly, opened her arms and said to Gabriel: “Can I get a hug?” Gabriel nodded and stepped into the embrace.

Malcolm X Examined Through Rare Footage on ‘Lost Tapes’ Series

By Russell Contreras

Photo courtesy of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

I think I made a mistake when I didn't go to Selma.

Evangelist Billy Graham the Rise of the Republican South.”

“Ultimately, what Graham put forth was what we might now call a colorblind gospel,” Miller said via email. “In this sense, he provided a familiarly Christian path for some white Southerners to back away from Jim Crow.”

A current civil rights leader from Graham’s native North Carolina, the Rev. William J. Barber II, credited Graham with meeting with King and agreeing to challenge segregation, an act Graham pursued through preaching reconciliation and peace rather than marching.

“Billy Graham inherited a faith in the American South that had accommodated itself to white supremacy, but he demonstrated a willingness to change and turn toward the truth,” Barber said in a Facebook post after Graham’s death.

“He helped to tear down walls of segregation, not build them up.”

Still, Graham had regrets. In an interview with The Associated Press in 2005, when he held his final crusade, Graham said he wished he had fought for civil rights more forcefully. In particular, Graham lamented not joining King and other pastors at voting rights marches in Selma, Alabama, in 1965.

“I think I made a mistake when I didn’t go to Selma,” Graham said. “I would like to have done more.”

Graham also apologized for making anti-Semitic remarks that were captured on the White House taping system installed by President Richard Nixon, who relied on Graham for both spiritual needs and political cover. The relationship between the two men helped turn the South into the solidly Republican territory it is today, Miller argues in his book.

Born in 1918 on the family farm near Charlotte, North Carolina, Graham grew up in a South strictly divided by race. In an act that sounds n Graham, see page 7

Malcolm X was reviled and adored during his lifetime thanks to his views of Black nationalism and “by any means necessary” approach to battle racial discrimination.

Following his assassination, the civil rights advocate’s popularity was revived by hiphop artists in the late 1980s and early ‘90s and his image began appearing on clothing, college dorm posters and eventually in a Spike Lee 1992 Photo courtesy Library of Congress biopic.

Now a Smithsonian Channel documentary is examining the life of Malcolm X through rare footage from his speeches and media interviews to let the slain leader speak to a new generation using his own words.

“The Lost Tapes: Malcolm X,” follows the advocate’s changing philosophy from a Nation of Islam Black separatist to a figure seeking to build multiethnic coalitions during the tumultuous 1960s civil rights era. But it also contains never-before-seen footage of the outspoken advocate at rallies with Nation of Islam leader and eventually foe, Elijah Muhammad.

Like other pieces in “The Lost Tapes” series, which is in its second season, the documentary uses only images and video clips from the time period and doesn’t insert contemporary voices or scholars to interpret what the audience sees. Only sentences are added to images to give background information.

Malcolm X, who later changed his name to El-Hajj Malik ElShabazz following his pilgrimage in Mecca, came to national prominence in the late 1950s as the leader of the Nation of Islam’s Temple Number 7 in Harlem, New York.

He often was critical of civil rights leaders, like Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., for practicing nonviolent resistance to segregation and called them “traitors” and “chumps.” But he later broke with Elijah Muhammad over disagreements about speaking out on police violence, President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and news that Muhammad had fathered children from teen followers.

Producer Tom Jennings put together the project with the idea of making viewers feel they had been transported through a time n Malcolm X, see page 7

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HEALTH Superagers’ Youthful Brains Offer Clues to Keeping Sharp

By Lauran Neergaard

WASHINGTON—It’s pretty extraordinary for people in their 80s and 90s to keep the same sharp memory as someone several decades younger, and now scientists are peeking into the brains of these “superagers” to uncover their secret.

By Kevin Freking

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HE work is the flip side of the disappointing hunt for new drugs to fight or prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Instead, “why don’t we figure out what it is we might need to do to maximize our memory?” said neuroscientist Emily Rogalski, who leads the SuperAging study at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Parts of the brain shrink with age, one of the reasons why most people experience a gradual slowing of at least some types of memory late in life, even if they avoid diseases like Alzheimer’s.

But it turns out that superagers’ brains aren’t shrinking nearly as fast as their peers’. And autopsies of the first superagers to die during the study show they harbor a lot more of a special kind of nerve cell in a deep brain region that’s important for attention, Rogalski told a recent meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

These elite elders are “more than just an oddity or a rarity,” said neuroscientist Molly Wagster of the National Institute on Aging, which helps fund the research. “There’s the potential for learning an enormous amount and applying it to the rest of us, and even to those who may be on a trajectory for some type of neurodegenerative disease.”

What does it take to be a superager? A youthful brain in the body of someone 80 or older.

Rogalski’s team has given a battery of tests to more than 1,000 people who thought they’d qualify, and

only about 5 percent pass. The key memory challenge: Listen to 15 unrelated words, and a half-hour later recall at least nine. That’s the norm for 50-year-olds, but the average 80-year-old recalls five.

Some superagers remember them all.

“It doesn’t mean you’re any smarter,” stressed superager William “Bill” Gurolnick, who turns 87 next month and joined the study two years ago.

Nor can he credit protective genes: Gurolnick’s father developed Alzheimer’s in his 50s.

He thinks his own stellar memory is bolstered by keeping busy. He bikes, and plays tennis and water volleyball. He stays social through regular lunches and meetings with a men’s group he co-founded.

“Absolutely that’s a critical factor about keeping your wits about you,” exclaimed Gurolnick, fresh off his monthly gin game.

Rogalski’s superagers tend to be extroverts and report strong social networks, but otherwise they come from all walks of life, making it hard to find a common trait for brain health. Some went to college, some didn’t.

Some have high IQs, some are average. She’s studied people who’ve experienced enormous trauma, including a Holocaust

These elite elders are more than just an oddity or a rarity.

Neurologist Molly Wagster survivor; fitness buffs and smokers; teetotalers and those who tout a nightly martini.

But deep in their brains is where she’s finding compelling hints that somehow, superagers are more resilient against the ravages of time.

Early on, brain scans showed that a superager’s cortex—an outer brain layer critical for memory and other key functions—is much thicker than normal for their age.

It looks more like the cortex of healthy 50- and 60-year-olds.

It’s not clear if they were born that way. But Rogalski’s team found another possible explanation: A superager’s cortex doesn’t shrink as fast. Over 18 months, average 80-somethings experienced more than twice the rate of loss.

Another clue: Deeper in the brain, that attention region is larger in superagers, too. And inside, autopsies showed that brain region was packed with unusual large, spindly neurons—a special

and little understood type called von Economo neurons thought to play a role in social processing and awareness.

The superagers had four to five times more of those neurons than the typical octogenarian, Rogalski said—more even than the average young adult.

The Northwestern study isn’t the only attempt at unraveling long-lasting memory. At the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Claudia Kawas studies the oldest-old, people 90 and above.

Some have Alzheimer’s. Some have maintained excellent memory and some are in between.

About 40 percent of the oldestold who showed no symptoms of dementia in life nonetheless have full-fledged signs of Alzheimer’s disease in their brains at death, Kawas told the AAAS meeting.

Rogalski also found varying amounts of amyloid and tau, hallmark Alzheimer’s proteins, in the brains of some superagers.

Now scientists are exploring how these people deflect damage.

Maybe superagers have different pathways to brain health.

“They are living long and living well,” Rogalski said. “Are there modifiable things we can think about today, in our everyday lives” to do the same?

CDC Seeking $400 Million to Replace Lab for Deadliest Germs The longer it takes, the more likely there will be a failure. And if there’s a failure, we lose an essential line of defense.

By Mike Stobbe Thirteen years after building a state-of-the-art lab for the world’s most dangerous germs, the nation’s top public health agency is asking for more than $400 million to build a new one.

Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the current lab building in Atlanta is quickly wearing down, and cannot be upgraded without shutting down the facility for years.

The lab investigates deadly and exotic germs like Ebola, smallpox and dangerous new forms of flu.

The agency disclosed its plans for a new lab last week.

The CDC lab is one of only eight U.S. labs with the security and safety features necessary to work with the highest-threat germs, said James Le Duc, director of one of them, the University of Texas’s Galveston National Laboratory.

Five of the eight are run by the federal government.

The lab is housed in a 400,000-square-foot concrete building located in the heart of the CDC’s main campus. It uses eye scanners and other James Bondlike security measures to restrict access. Workers wear protective gear and there’s a web of computerized systems that monitor workers, lock doors, and ensure that dangerous

Police Advocacy Group Says It Opposes Arming Teachers

Dr. Tom Frieden

Photo courtesy CDC germs don’t escape.

It opened in 2005 and cost $214 million, although the lab area that handles the most fearsome bugs didn’t begin work until 2009.

It replaced a CDC lab that had operated for 20 years. The architect firm that worked on it, HDR Inc., predicted the building would serve the CDC for 50 years.

Some experts said they are a little surprised CDC is talking about replacing the high-containment

lab so soon.

“Having a lab being replaced after about 12 years seems unusual,” said Stephen Higgs, director of the Biosecurity Research Institute at Kansas State University.

Some parts needed at the CDC lab are no longer made and engineers determined a new building is necessary because of the complexity of the systems, said Dr. Inger Damon, who oversees much of the lab work involving

dangerous germs.

It will take four years to construct a new building and related infrastructure, so the money is needed now, CDC officials said. The CDC is asking Congress for $350 million for the lab and more than $50 million for related work. Government officials last week approached Congress about a plan to fund the CDC project with discretionary funds.

“The longer it takes, the more likely there will be a failure. And if there’s a failure, we lose an essential line of defense” against disease threats, said the CDC’s former director, Dr. Tom Frieden.

A number of problems have been reported over the years in the building, including a 2009 decontamination shower failure and a 2015 fire in a lower-level lab. But Frieden said overall the facility has performed well and the incidents were not the reason for the replacement plans.

WASHINGTON—An advocacy group for police officers assigned to secure the nation’s schools has a simple message about arming teachers: Don’t do it.

The National Association of School Resource Officers said last Thursday it strongly recommends that no firearms be allowed on a school campus except those carried by carefully selected, specially trained police officers. The organization, which has about 4,500 members, provides specialized training for law enforcement officers assigned to work in the nation’s schools.

President Donald Trump said that highly trained teachers who are armed would act as a deterrent to attackers. He said attackers are not going to walk into a school if 20 percent of the teachers have guns. He then went on to say the right number “may be 10 percent, it may be 40 percent.”

The officials’ association released a statement that arming teaches increases the prospect that officers responding to an incident may mistake a teacher or any other armed person not in uniform for an assailant.

The group also said that officers receive extensive training. That training includes securing their weapon so that others can’t get to it and shooting in simulated, high-stress conditions.

Anyone without such frequent, ongoing practice will likely have difficulty using a firearm safely and effectively. School resource officers also practice how to quickly evaluate the risks of firing. They hold their fire when the risks to others are too high.

The group warns that anyone who hasn’t received the extensive training provided to police will likely be mentally unprepared to take a life, especially the life of a student assailant.

Instead of arming staff, the group is recommending that federal, state and local governments provide enough money to place at least one school resource officer in every school in the nation, and more than one for the largest schools.

Nasty Flu Season Showing Signs Of Winding Down Could this nasty flu season finally be winding down?

U.S. health officials said that fewer visits to the doctor last week—1 out of 16—were for fever, cough and other flu symptoms than during the previous two weeks. The number of states reporting high patient traffic for the flu also dropped, to 39 from 43.

Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say they’re cautious about saying the flu season has peaked but called the downturn encouraging. Flu usually peaks in February.

This season started early and surged for months. It has been driven by a formidable type of flu that tends to cause more hospitalizations and deaths.

This year’s flu vaccine is estimated to be only 25 percent effective against that type.

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Thinking the Unthinkable: Violence Against Children

By Marian Wright Edelman Violence against children.

For many people the words alone are unthinkable—the absolute worst of what humans are capable of doing. The school shooting in Parkland, Florida is a stark reminder of the violence that stalks our children in their schools, homes, places of worship, streets, and communities every day. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students’ brave and inspiring response has reminded us all that adults must take action now to protect our children. The politicians and powerful gun industry lobbyists who are stonewalling reforms and now criticizing and seeking to silence young voices are absolutely shameful.

Today our children are leading and we should follow them as it is their lives that are at risk.

Tomorrow they will be voters and the elected officials we need to move us forward and we must act now.

Pervasive gun violence against children is a uniquely shameful all-American epidemic. Consider that since 1963, over three times more children and teens died from guns on American soil than U.S. soldiers were killed by hostilities in wars abroad. On average 3,426 children and teens—171 classrooms of 20 children—were killed by guns every year from 1963 to 2016.

And gun violence comes on top of other major threats of global violence that threaten our children.

The new book Violence Against Children: Making Human Rights Real, edited by longtime scholar and advocate Gertrud Lenzer with contributions from authors in many fields, looks at global violence against children in many forms and what we can do to stop it. The book’s foreword is by Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, the independent expert for the United Nations Secretary-General’s landmark Study on Violence against Children. It begins: “The UN Study on Violence against Children revealed how millions of children almost everywhere have been left behind in their recognition as rights holders and in their protection from violence. It revealed how the history of violence against children is a history of silence. Since the UN Study was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006, important developments have been achieved . . . [yet] today more than 1 billion children around the world continue to suffer multiple forms of violence in the home and family, in schools, in care and justice institutions, in workplaces, in the community and in cyberspace. The international community cannot remain silent and passive; it is time to stop the history of silence and impunity that surrounds violence against children.”

Dr. Lenzer’s Violence Against Children is another call to action shattering that silence. A comprehensive global overview on all forms

of violence against children and its prevention, this book is on not just physical violence but structural violence. Both hit close to home for millions

children from the growing hate and harms facing them.

I was grateful to be able to contribute a chapter to this new book on the violence of

We see things that adults sometimes can’t see.

Child participant, United Nations Study on Violence against Children of American children. Along with physical abuse, sexual abuse, and gun violence, the assaults of child poverty, homelessness, the structural deficiencies of foster care and our juvenile justice systems, the Cradle to Prison Pipeline® crisis, and youth prisons are all pervasive forms of violence against children. Never has there been such a great need in our own nation to protect

child poverty. Coretta Scott King once said, “I must remind you that starving a child is violence.” Child poverty is one of the strongest predictors of poor outcomes in children.

It hurts children physically, emotionally, and socially and leaves scars that often last a lifetime. Children who grow up in poverty are more likely to be hungry, to experience homelessness, unstable or

dangerous housing, to live in a violent neighborhood, to have unmet health needs, and to attend a low-performing and often an unequally funded school. All these substantially affect their abilities to emerge from childhood ready and able to succeed in life. As the Children’s Defense Fund just outlined in our The State of America’s Children 2017 report, in the United States— the world’s largest economy— there are more than 13.2 million poor children, 6 million of whom are extremely poor. A child in the U.S. has nearly a one in five chance of being poor, and the younger she is the poorer she is likely to be. This is a national moral disgrace.

The entire second section of the book is devoted to violence against children in the United States. Dr. Lenzer writes, “According to the 2012 Report of the Attorney General’s National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence, violence experienced by children in the U.S. had taken on epidemic proportions. The report summarizes: ‘Exposure to violence is a national crisis that affects approximately two out of every three of our children. … Whether the violence occurs in children’s homes, neighborhoods, schools, playgrounds or playing fields, locker rooms, places of worship, shelters, streets, or in juvenile detention centers, the exposure of children to violence is a uniquely traumatic experience that has the potential to profoundly

derail the child’s security, health, happiness, and ability to grow and learn—with effects lasting well into adulthood.’”

We are helped to understand that every assault on children’s well-being—I would add, including our leaders’ current refusal to put children’s lives first ahead of gun owners’ dangerous unregulated weapons of death—has lasting effects.

Other chapters in Violence Against Children describe child exploitation, the effects of adversity on neurodevelopment, the global movement to end corporal punishment, violence against children in other regions of the world, and proven public health approaches to prevention. This volume confirms the United Nations study’s conclusion that all violence against children is non-justifiable, preventable, and all sectors of society have not just a role to play but a responsibility for doing their part to prevent and eradicate it.

Violence Against Children’s foreword reminds us: “We are all connected. Violence against one child affects the entire human family. No child should be left behind.” Silence and inaction in the face of child suffering must never be continued or an option and must be stopped by every possible means. We have too frequent shameful and heartbreaking reminders in the United States that we must make this message heard and act on it.

WAS ERIK KILLMONGER RIGHT? Erik Killmonger Is the Real MVP of ‘Black Panther’

By Lynette Monroe WARNING: This commentary contains major spoilers.

Marvel’s big screen adaptation of “Black Panther” has surpassed all initial expectations of its debut and topped $700 million after its second weekend.

“In terms of raw dollars, it is the second-biggest second weekend gross of all time between Universal/Comcast Corp.’s Jurassic World ($106.5m) and Lucasfilm’s The Force Awakens ($149m),” Forbes.com reported. “It has now earned $400m in ten days of release, which makes it the third-fastest grosser of all time (for now) behind only Jurassic World ($404m) and The Force Awakens ($540m).”

If anything, the success of “Black Panther” and “Girl’s Trip,” last year, has proven to the world that representation and inclusion is profitable.

When I went to see Black Panther during the opening weekend, the excitement from the crowd radiated throughout the theater’s lobby. The joy I inhaled while standing in line to enter the theater took me higher than a preacher’s Sunday sermon.

The drums and opening verse to Kendrick Lamar’s “Black Panther” echoed in my head: King of my city, king of my country, king of my homeland King of the filthy, king of the fallen, we livin’ again King of the shooters, looters, boosters, and ghettos poppin’ King of the past, present, future, my ancestors watchin’ I loved the film, but all of us should remember that Wakanda is a figment of imagination. More accurately, Wakanda is a creation of White imagination.

Killmonger is “our” reality.

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Lynette Monroe says that Killmonger’s interpretation of justice is relatable and his passionate pursuit of freedom echoes the aspirations and frustrations of a generation.

A fictional Wakanda is convenient for the consciousness of the colonizer.

A fictional, technologically advanced, African utopia lightens the weight of oppression by using the singular case of Black excellence, embodied in Wakanda, as the benchmark instead of a beautiful, aspirational anomaly.

It then places the responsibility of reconciliation on the backs of the oppressed.

Champions of truth must not only embrace the triumphs of our history, but also the painful, complicated facts of our past.

Erik Killmonger represents an uncomfortable truth. He is the Black Panther’s kryptonite. The pain of Killmonger’s conflicted reality disrupts T’Challa’s idealistic, progressive world.

The ultimate victory of Black Panther is only secured through a cinematic miracle. Even then, the Black Panther cannot find it in himself to end the life of Killmonger; it is Killmonger himself

Centuries of resilience isn’t some kind of honor; it is simply survival. who chooses his own end after his final battle with T’Challa.

“Bury me in the ocean with my ancestors who jumped from ships, because they knew death was better than bondage,” Killmonger said in his final scene as he watched the sunset on Wakanda.

Centuries of resilience isn’t some kind of honor; it is simply survival.

Although we would all like for Wakanda to exist, today, it doesn’t.

The painful truth is that Black people were forcefully dispersed throughout the globe; isolated from our culture, countries and families. The painful

truth is that the campaign of carnage that White people have lead across the globe cannot be reconciled through broad aid and well-intentioned community centers.

Partnership and collaboration, two of the many underlying themes of the film, prove elusive for Killmonger. The love between Okoye and W’Kabi ended civil war. The connection between the spiritual world and technology is the lifeline of the nation. The cooperation of M’Baku and Ramonda brought hope back to life. And, the love between Nakia and the T’Challa is slated to save the world. Killmonger was not bestowed the privilege of partnership.

My knowledge of comic book adaptations is limited to Superman and the X-Men; in both movie franchises, characters faced deep moral decisions.

These decisions are most often a test of character or weight of priority.

These films, set in city centers, often

display massive property damaged and presumed loss of innocent life.

However, the central internal conflict in Black Panther centered upon killing the radical pursuit of freedom.

Killmonger is a villain of White culture; the worst nightmare of the ruling class. Killmonger is the rage of a millions of people who were displaced, disregarded, and discarded. “The Black Panther” is a fictional depiction of the moral consciousness of Black people; the hope for both the oppressed and the oppressor. He is the grace of God to a people undeserving.

Mainstream dialogue on race relations in the United States naively suggests that White people simply refuse to acknowledge that the crimes of American slavery and the TransAtlantic Slave Trade continue to fuel significant disparities across the planet.

I would argue that they are fully aware of their crimes, but interpret them through a filtered lens of conquest.

I would argue that White people’s conscious relegation of persons of color is reduced to collateral damage necessary to maintain power, wealth, and leadership.

As Killmonger fell, I longed for a Black Panther/Killmonger partnership. The partnership of rage and compassion, of power and responsibility, of justice and reconciliation deserves exploration.

Resolving the conflict between the Black Panther and Killmonger is the precarious tight rope that Black folks must walk to freedom.

Killmonger’s death is also a figment of White people’s imagination; his conflicted fight for freedom lives on in the hearts of Black people across the globe.

Lynette Monroe is a graduate student at Howard University.

You can follow her on Twitter @_ monroedoctrine.

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NEWS U.S. Deportations Targeting More People With No Crime Records

By Elliot Spagat

P e o p l e a r r e s t e d b y deportation officers increasingly have no criminal backgrounds, according to figures released last Friday, reflecting the Trump administration’s commitment to cast a wider net.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said 65 percent of arrests from October to December were criminals, compared to 82 percent during the final full three months of the Obama administration.

Looked at another way, arrests of criminals jumped 14 percent to 25,626 from 22,484, but arrests of non-criminals nearly tripled to 13,548 from 4,918.

Overall, there were 39,174 deportation arrests from October to December, up from 27,402 during the final full three months of the Obama administration. The 43 percent surge is consistent with trends since Trump took office and dramatically increased enforcement.

During the 2017 fiscal year, which included nearly four months under Obama, 74 percent had criminal convictions and an additional 16 percent had pending charges, according to ICE. The most common crimes were driving under the influence, drugs, other traffic offenses and immigration violations.

The administration has said people with criminal histories remain a priority but that no one in the country illegally is immune.

Many with deep, longstanding ties in the country who stayed out of trouble were allowed to stay under Obama but are now ordered to leave.

In February, former Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, now Trump’s chief of staff, scrapped the Obama administration’s policy of limiting deportations to people who pose a public safety threat, convicted criminals and those who have crossed the border recently, effectively making anyone in the country illegally vulnerable.

ICE’s Dallas field office tallied the most arrests during the latest three-month period, followed by Atlanta and Houston.

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Circuit will likely be the first appeals court to weigh in on the topic, the step before the case would return to the Supreme Court.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who joined other states in lawsuits to keep DACA in place, cheered the Supreme Court announcement Monday.

“It’s a victory for all Dreamers, certainly a great victory for California,” Becerra said during a phone call with reporters. “It’s a victory for the rule of law and it’s a victory for our economy.”

The Ninth Circuit has set no date to hear arguments but has given lawyers dates by which they must file briefs that run through April.

Andrew Pincus, an attorney who represents more than 100 businesses that intervened in support of DACA, said June is probably the earliest that the court would rule.

Trump on Monday didn’t seem to hold out much hope of winning at the Ninth Circuit, criticizing the liberal-leaning court by saying “nothing’s as bad as the Ninth Circuit.”

“I mean, it’s really sad when every single case filed against us is in the 9th Circuit we lose, we lose, we lose and then we do fine in the Supreme Court,” he said.

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continue to talk and work together, the official said.

The Washington Post cited U.S. and Mexican officials in reporting that the plan was shelved last week after a testy telephone call between the leaders ended in an impasse over the wall Trump has pledged to build on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump promised the wall throughout his presidential campaign, often leading crowds to yell “Mexico” when he asked who would pay for it.

Mexico regards the idea of a border wall as an insult and insists it will not pay.

Trump and Peña Nieto spoke on Feb. 20, the White House said in a statement at the time. Trump offered condolences after a military helicopter carrying officials assessing earthquake damage crashed in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, killing 13 people, and Peña Nieto offered condolences over this month’s Florida school shooting that left 17 people dead.

The statement said Trump underscored his commitment to expanding cooperation with Mexico on security, trade, and immigration, but did not mention a possible visit by Peña Nieto. The White House sought Saturday to minimize any appearance of a rift in relations with its southern neighbor.

Actress Stacey Dash Files for California Congressional Race Stacey Dash, the actress turned conservative political commentator, has filed paperwork to run for a congressional seat in Southern California.

Documents submitted Monday to the Federal Election Commission show the “Clueless” star intends to run as a Republican in California's 44th District, a seat held

by Democrat Nanette Barragan.

Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a wide margin in the Los Angeles-area district that contains

the areas of Compton, Watts, San Pedro and North Long Beach.

A representative for the 51-year-old Dash didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Dash hinted on social media this month that she was considering a run, even posting a “Dash to DC” logo.

Dash co-starred in the 1995 coming-of-age comedy film “Clueless.”

She worked as an on-air contributor at Fox News until 2016.

California Democrats Fail to Narrow Field on Crowded U.S. House Races

By Kathleen Ronayne California Democrats struggled to narrow the field in several U.S. House races critical to the party’s hope of taking back Congress in the midterm elections.

None of the five candidates in the Orange County district currently held by retiring Republican Rep. Darrell Issa gained enough support to win the party’s official endorsement, exacerbating concerns that a crowded field could make it easier for Republicans to hold the seat.

Democrats think their chances are strong for that House seat and six others currently held by Republicans because Hillary Clinton carried those districts in the 2016 presidential contest.

California’s top-two primary system means the two highest vote-getters in the June primary advance to the general election, regardless of party, potentially allowing two Republicans to make the ballot if Democrats continue to split the vote.

“If we do not unite around the strongest couple of candidates in this race, you end up with five candidates on the June 5th ballot,” Democrat Mike Levin, a candidate to

replace Issa, warned in his endorsement pitch. “We will all potentially lose.”

Levin’s pitch wasn’t strong enough—delegates in the district split the vote among him, Doug Applegate, the 2016 nominee, and Sara Jacobs, a former aide to Barack Obama. Democrats also failed to unite behind a candidate in the race against Republican Rep. Steve Knight, who represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. But candidates did win more than 60 percent of

the vote in races against GOP Reps. Dana Rohrabacher, Tom McClintock and several other candidates.

Those endorsements could be ratified Sunday.

The endorsement fights come during the California Democratic Party’s annual convention in San Diego, a gathering of more than 3,000 party activists aimed at ginning up excitement for the 2018 contest. Most of the weekend has centered on opposition to President Donald Trump, with party leaders trying to

paper over any still lingering divisions from the 2016 presidential contest.

But intra-party competition will continue in races where no endorsements were won.

In four races—including the competitive seat now held by retiring Republican Rep. Ed Royce—there was no endorsement vote at all Saturday.

Party officials will continue quietly encouraging lesserknown candidates to consider dropping out without overtly putting their thumbs on the

Republicans.

Perhaps best underscoring party tensions is the race between Feinstein and de Leon.

The longtime senator focused on her specific legislative record, including on gun control and sexual assault, saying she’s a long fighter for Democratic values with the clout to get things done.

Feinstein touted her successful measure banning assault weapons in 1994, which has since expired, and pledged she would not rest until a similar bill passes again. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, she promised she would never

back funding for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

But de Leon, who authored “sanctuary state” legislation to limit California authorities from cooperating with federal immigration officials, has argued that Feinstein historically failed to stand up for young immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

Feinstein voted against two federal spending measures that left out deportation protections for “dreamers,” but some activists felt it was a forced vote.

“She shows up now that she’s being challenged,” said Ana Gonzalez of San Bernardino

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Gov. Jerry Brown.

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a former San Francisco mayor crafting himself as a warrior for progressive ideals, took 39 percent of the vote, with state Treasurer John Chiang and former state schools chief Delaine Easton not far behind.

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who is courting more moderate and even conservative voters, won just 9 percent.

Party leaders also implored activists to rally behind one candidate in U.S. House races with as many as seven Democratic hopefuls, warning a failure to unite could boost

scale.

“Probably one Democrat will pull ahead, but there is tremendous pressure on other Democrats to drop out,” said Thad Kousser, chair of the political science department at the University of California, San Diego. If some candidates don’t begin to drop out, state and national Democratic officials could take more aggressive tactics, like choosing one candidate to support with television ads.

“Working alongside grass-roots activists and the California Democratic Party, the DCCC is keeping all options on the table to ensure that voters have a Democrat on the ballot this November,” said Drew Godinich, a spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which focuses on winning the U.S. House.

That’s the least desirable option for a party still healing internal divisions exposed in the 2016 presidential election.

“Even if it’s rare to see Democrats boxed out of November, all of the churning and behind-the-scenes, closeddoor decisions that have to be made in order to prevent it create a problem for people who want voter control of elected officials,” Kousser said.

“We enjoy a great relationship with Mexico and the two administrations have been working for a year to deepen our cooperation across a range of issues including security, immigration, trade and economics,” said National Security Council spokesman Michael Anton.

Peña Nieto scrapped a planned trip to meet Trump at the White House shortly after Trump took office in January 2017 over Trump’s insistence that Mexico pay for the wall.

The leaders met in Germany at the Group of 20 economic summit in July. Trump has not visited Mexico as president, though he and Peña Nieto met in Mexico City when Trump traveled there as a candidate during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Dash hinted on social media this month that she was considering a run, even posting a “Dash to DC” logo.

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mundane now but was perilous at the time, he demanded the removal of ropes separating Black and white audience members at a crusade in the South in the early 1950s.

Graham was an internationally known preacher traveling the world by 1955, when King first gained notice by leading a bus boycott against segregation in Montgomery, Alabama.

Graham embraced King’s work, and the two appeared on stage together during a Graham crusade at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 1957. Graham paid the jail bond following King’s arrest during demonstrations in Albany, Georgia, in 1962.

Following the racial violence of “Bloody Sunday” in Selma in 1965 and partly at the suggestion of President Lyndon B. Johnson, Graham toured Alabama, speaking to racially mixed crowds.

It was during that trip that he recorded the message in which he spoke wistfully of his Confederate roots and God’s ability to heal.

While Graham didn’t march with King in Selma, the Atlanta-based King Center for Non-violent Social Change credits Graham with evolving from an early, noncommittal stance on race following the Supreme Court’s 1954 decision outlawing segregation in public schools.

Barber said Graham also eschewed the religious right movement, which many Southern evangelicals embraced on the way toward increasing their political power after the Nixon years.

“His life was about following Jesus, and he knew that meant an ongoing commitment to be changed by love,” Barber said.

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machine to see events unfold as they happened. “The audience is waiting for the narrator to show up and save them,” Jennings said. “But the footage tells the story alone.

This forum is very rewarding.”

For example, “The Lost Tapes” shows footage from a July 1959 television documentary called “The Hate That Hate Produced” which

introduced Malcolm X and the Chicago-based Nation of Islam to a wider audience. “They have their own parochial schools,” famed journalist Mike Wallace reports at the time on a documentary that aired on WNTA-TV in New York, “where Muslim children are told to hate the white man.”

A young Wallace then shows

images of Malcolm X and speaks about his conversion to Islam after spending time in prison.

Later in “The Lost Tapes,” the documentary reveals that boxing champ Muhammad Ali ended his friendship with Malcolm X in exchange for his name change granted by Elijah Muhammad—a coveted reward by Nation of

Islam followers. The documentary also has a radio interview where Malcolm X discusses attending the 1963 March on Washington.

He is shown speaking at events in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Ilyasah Shabazz, the civil rights leader’s third daughter, said the documentary puts her father in the context of his time and shows him

reacting to the injustices he saw.

Then, the documentary came to the assassination where radio reporters and images of the event recreate the chaos and sadness.

“The ending of the documentary ... I was reduced to smithereens,” Shabazz said. “To see my father, a young man ...for me, it was very dynamic.”

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NEWS LA County Looks To Expand Student Intervention Program to Prevent Violence

By Elizabeth Marcellino LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to bolster a program geared toward identifying troubled kids in order to prevent school shootings and other violence.

Supervisors Janice Hahn and Kathryn Barger championed the plan to enhance the School Threat Assessment Response Team, which was established in 2009.

“It’s been almost two weeks since 17 people were killed by a gunman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida,” Hahn said. “Our own schools in L.A. County are not immune.”

In addition to foiling a shooting plot at El Camino High School in South Whittier—by a student who had two AR-15 rifles, two handguns and 90 high-capacity ammunition magazines at home—authorities have responded to threats in Long Beach, Santa Clarita, Inglewood, Bellflower and Cerritos since the Florida shooting, Hahn said.

The START team received 63 threats last week, but has only 10 mental health professionals to respond to those threats, she said.

“In a county of 10 million people, I think we need more than 10 people working on this case,” Hahn said.

Barger said she agreed with proposals to increase the legal age for gun ownership, but also hopes to see more focus on the root causes of gun violence in schools.

Barger said she listened to 911 calls made by 19-year-old alleged Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz, a former student at the school.

“His mother had died and he was crying out for help ... nothing was done,” Barger said.

Parents need to know where to seek mental health care for their children and others who can help must step in to take action, Barger told her colleagues.

After receiving a credible threat, START team members visit the school, evaluate the student and go to the student’s home. In most cases, they can recommend counseling. However, in more serious cases, a student may be put in a locked psychiatric ward for 72 hours for observation and treatment— or arrested, if a crime has been committed.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Chief Steve Johnson said the value of the START program is “you don’t have to wait for a 911 call.”

The program differs from other mental health teams that partner with sheriff’s deputies to respond to calls on the street in that START’s primary focus is prevention and intervention.

During the last year, the START team worked with 127 students referred by school faculty, law enforcement and other professionals, aiming to prevent not just school violence but other potential tragedies.

Elaine Williams, school safety chief for the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District—which includes El Camino High School—told the board that the district had two student suicides this school year.

Sheriff’s Chief Warren Asmus said a “potentially devastating” tragedy was prevented at El Camino High School in part because a longtime school security officer alerted authorities.

He argued that it showed the value of having sheriff’s deputies and other security on school campuses.

Supervisor Sheila Kuehl agreed with expanding START, but said gun control legislation is also critical.

Kuehl cited a post she saw online by a mother who wrote, “If my son hits someone with a stick, I don’t blame the stick, but I still take the stick away.”

Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas said limiting the availability of high- powered rifles and handguns is the key.

Winfrey Praises Florida Students as ‘Warriors of the Light’ LOS ANGELES—Oprah Winfrey has nothing but praise for the Florida school shooting survivors who have channeled angst into activism, calling them “warriors of the light” and comparing them to civil rights pioneers.

In an interview with The Associated Press on Saturday, Winfrey drew parallels between the teens and the Freedom Riders of the 1960s, who rode buses into southern states in protest of racial segregation.

Winfrey called the Parkland students’ protests for gun control “a proud moment.”

“It’s an evolving moment for our country. The same thing happened, as you know, back in the ‘50s and ‘60s for the civil rights movement,” Winfrey said.

“Young people said, ‘We will not tolerate what our ancestors have tolerated. We have had enough and we’re willing to fight for it and willing to march in the streets for it and, if necessary, die for it.”’ Winfrey spoke while promoting the upcoming film “A Wrinkle in Time,” directed by Ava DuVernay and featuring her, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling. The film is adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s sciencefiction fantasy novel.

“These young people get to be literally warriors of the light,” Winfrey said. “That’s what they’re trying to do. They’re trying to—through their voices, through the March For Our Lives—say ‘We will not let this happen again. We are going to do what we can to banish the darkness.”’

The former talk show host last week matched a $500,000 donation by George and Amal Clooney to the students’ planned marches, including one on March 24 in Washington, D.C. The Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 people dead has sparked calls for walkouts, sit-ins and other actions on school campuses across the U.S. Winfrey also again reacted to President Donald Trump’s recent

These young people get to be literally warriors of the light.

Oprah Winfrey tweeting about her in which he called her “very insecure.”

“Nobody wants to be hatetweeted, especially by the president,” said Winfrey. “So it’s not a comfortable thing I think for anybody on social media who’s had somebody say something about you that you didn’t feel was true. But I believe that you meet any kind of negativity in your life, that you meet it with light.”

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Judge rules: California County’s Redistricting Diluted Latino Vote

By Sudhin Thanawala Election districts for the board of supervisors in a Central California county illegally dilute the voting power of Latinos and deprive them of an opportunity to elect candidates of their choice, a federal judge said Friday.

U.S. District Judge Dale Drozd struck down Kern County’s 2011 redistricting plan, saying it was not “equally open to participation by Latino voters.”

The ruling came in a lawsuit by the Los Angeles-based Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund against the Central California county. An email after hours to the county’s attorney, Mark Nations, was not immediately returned.

MALDEF argued that the boundary between two districts in the county broke up a large Latino community in violation of the federal Voting Rights Act. “Today’s decision should stand as a warning to other counties in California, a number of which also failed to comply with the Voting Rights Act during the last round of redistricting,” Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of MALDEF said in a statement.

“The growing Latino community is

entitled to representation, and drawing lines to protect incumbents risks costly litigation to secure an eventual remedy to protect voters’ rights.”

Lawsuits challenging voting districts in California are unusual. The Obama administration aggressively pursued lawsuits over minority voting rights in Texas and North Carolina, but was criticized for not taking similar action in California. Los Angeles County, where roughly half of the 10 million residents are Latino, has also faced criticism that its political boundaries unfairly reduce the clout of Latino voters.

Drozd’s ruling came after an 11-day trial in December that included testimony from Kern County residents, demographers and political scientists and historians. The judge said the plaintiffs had shown that the Latino community in Kern County was sufficiently numerous and geographically compact to constitute the majority in a second supervisorial district, and that the majority in Kern County votes sufficiently as a bloc to usually defeat Latino-preferred candidates.

The lawsuit will now move into a second phase for the judge to consider ways to correct the imbalance.

Colleges: Student Protesters Shouldn’t Worry About Admission

By The Associated Press

As some high school students face the threat of disciplinary action for participating in gun control demonstrations, dozens of colleges and universities are sending them a reassuring message: It won’t affect their chances of getting into their schools.

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EARLY 50 schools, from Ivy Leaguers to public institutions, have taken to social media over the past week to reassure students that taking part would not jeopardize admissions consideration.

Yale University said on its Twitter account that it would not rescind admissions decisions regardless of any penalties imposed on students by high school administrators.

Brown University’s admissions staff also promised no negative fallout for any applicants.

Several even applauded the teenagers’ activism.

“UCLA is a community that supports active citizenship and applauds students’ expression of their beliefs,” the school’s admissions office tweeted. “UCLA

stands with you.”

Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, tweeted, “Brandeis supports students’ right to stand up for their beliefs ... Speak up, speak out.”

The Feb. 14 mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 people dead has sparked calls for walkouts, sitins and other actions on school campuses across the U.S. A Texas school superintendent said this week that students faced a three-day, out-of-school suspension if they joined the protests. Needville ISD Superintendent Curtis Rhodes said the Houston-area district is sensitive to school violence, but is focused on education, not political protests.

A school district in Milwaukee,

Photo courtesy Lorie Shaull Wisconsin, initially said students would face some sort of punishment if they took part in a planned March 14 walkout,

according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Waukesha School District Superintendent Todd Gray later softened his stance, saying students

could be excused with parental consent. Other school districts in the area have taken similar approaches.

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NEWS Students: Deadline This Weekend to Apply for Financial Aid Compton College Reminds High School Seniors, College-Bound Students Of March 2 Deadline to Apply for Financial Aid Compton College offered a reminder Monday that the deadline for applying for a Cal Grant is Friday, March 2, 2018.

A Cal Grant is one of the best ways to get cash for college—it is a cash award that you don’t have to pay back. Depending on the type of grant a student receives, the money can be used for

tuition, books or supplies.

Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid to get cash for college, even if they think they may not be eligible. For eligible students, Federal Pell Grant amounts can change annually.

For the 2017-18 academic year, the award amount was up to $5,920.

The first step in gaining

access to financial aid is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa. ed.gov.

One application is all that is needed to apply for both state and federal grants.

2018-19 FASFA applicants may apply using their 2016 income tax information,

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rather than having to wait to use information from 2017 tax returns.

It is important that students apply by the March

LOS ANGELES—A state appeals court panel last week upheld a woman’s conviction for fatally stabbing her three young daughters at their home in an unincorporated area of Carson.

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assistance with the application process, contact the Compton College Financial Aid Office, Room E17, at 310- 900-1600, Ext. 2935.

Woman’s Conviction Upheld For Killing Daughters HE three-justice panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal rejected the defense’s contention that there was insufficient evidence of premeditation and deliberation

by Carol Coronado before the May 20, 2014, killings of her daughters, Sophia, 2, Yazmine, 16 months and Xenia, almost 3 months, who died from stab

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In a 22-page ruling, the appellate court justices cited “overwhelming physical evidence of premeditation and deliberation” and noted that there was “evidence that Coronado planned the attacks by laying out weapons on a kitchen counter, and carefully placing her children on the bed.”

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the attacks suggests she had time to reflect as she retrieved each weapon,” the justices found, noting that a bloody cross was drawn on each child’s chest.

The appellate court panel also rejected the defense’s contention that there was insufficient evidence that she was sane at the time of the crime.

After she waived her right to a jury trial in a Compton courtroom, Superior Court Judge Ricardo Ocampo found Coronado guilty of first-degree murder, along with finding true the special circumstance allegation of multiple murders and determined she was sane at the time of the killings.

Coronado was sentenced in February 2016 to three consecutive life prison terms without the possibility of parole.

“The court does believe that she needs treatment, but the treatment will have to be in state prison,” the judge said then.

Coronado’s trial attorney, Stephen T. Allen, contended that Coronado was suffering from postpartum depression and psychosis when she killed her children and has no memory of what happened.

Prosecutors countered that there was no evidence that the woman was suffering from psychosis, the appellate court panel noted. Coronado’s attorney had asked the judge to “do something out of the norm” and “take the unpopular approach and send her to a mental hospital.”

“This was a psychotic episode,” Allen said, calling the U.S. laws around the issue “archaic” and noting that “other first-world countries have laws” that protect women in cases of infanticide where mental illness is involved.

Coronado’s husband, Rodol­ fo, joined advocates for women with postpartum depression in asking for his wife to be sent to a state mental hospital instead of state prison. He said his wife was “out of her mind when it happened.” During the trial, her husband testified that his wife was behaving strangely in the days leading up to the killings.

“I definitely knew something was wrong,” he said. “She didn’t act the way Carol acts.”

The day of the killings, he left home to go to an auto parts store and was back working under his truck when his motherin-law came out of the house screaming, “Don’t go in there.

She killed them.”

He said he ran inside, pushed the bedroom door open and saw his daughters laying on the bed, but he didn’t see any blood. He testified that he saw his wife with a knife in her left hand, with a “blank stare” on her face, and that she told him that she loved him before stabbing herself.

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NEWS For the FirstTime Ever, AfricanAmerican Is CHP’s Top Cop

U.S. Visa Boss Insists Mission Statement Isn’t Anti-Immigrant

By Elliot Spagat

By Madlen Grgodjaian Day’s before the close of Black History month, a bit of Black history was made atop the ranks of the California Highway Patrol.

Governor Jerry Brown swore in Warren Stanley, a CHP officer of over three decades, as the California law enforcement agency’s commissioner during a Feb. 26 ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

Stanley is the first African-American ever to lead the CHP. The man of law said he is very humbled to be appointed to his new post by Brown.

“I’m going to do everything I can everyday to make the state of California a little bit safer and a great place to live,” Stanley said.

The new CHP commissioner has held every rank in the department including field training officer, lieutenant of the Border Division Investigative Services Unit, commander of the CHP Academy, and deputy commissioner.

Employed by the CHP since 1982, Stanley now leads the largest state law enforcement agency in the nation composed of over 11,000 employees. Stanley will earn nearly $260,000 a year in his new role.

Raised in Central Valley’s Merced County Dos Palos, the commissioner always knew he wanted to be in law enforcement. Stanley graduated from the CHP academy when he was 20 and worked his way up the ranks.

The Sacramento resident graduated from the FBI’s National Executive Institute, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Los Angeles.

Stanley was appointed to the rank of Assistant Commissioner, Staff in 2010 and two years later earned the rank of Assistant Commissioner, Field – making him one of few to hold both positions within the CHP. Brown made Stanley acting CHP Commissioner in 2017, taking the reins from former Commissioner Joe Farrow.

On Feb. 9 Brown announced Stanley’s appointment as Commissioner of the CHP. Acting Transportation Agency Secretary Brian Annis said Stanley would excel in his position.

“CHP Commissioner Stanley has served the public for more than 35 years with the California Highway Patrol, excelling at every role from patrol officer to deputy commissioner where he oversaw the dayto-day operations of the CHP,” Annis said.

“Warren has led the CHP’s response in the face of some of the worst natural disasters in this state’s his-

tory. We know that under his leadership the department will continue to uphold its mission.”

The 56-year-old is a proud public servant who is determined to create trust among the public and CHP by breaking race and ethnic lines.

Stanley and his team are actively involved in a variety of communities, including the African American community.

“Our CHP officers in L.A. County a few years ago created a community engagement team,” said Stanley.

“That team works directly with educational leaders, spiritual leaders, political leaders, and other community leaders in the African American community, so we can get better ties and be better engaged. Find out what their needs are and what services they’re looking for. I’ve been meeting with several leaders down there in Southern California.”

In 2015, Assembly Bill 953 was enacted which prohibits a peace officer from engaging in racial profiling and requires training to prescribe patterns, practices, and protocols that prevent racial profiling. Existing law requires the Legislative Analyst’s Office to conduct a study of the data that is voluntarily collected by jurisdictions that have instituted a program of data collection with regard to racial profiling.

AB 953 requires the Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board produce a report each year on past and current statuses of racial and identity profiling with policy recommendations for eliminating it.

Stanley is a RIPA board member and will be implementing this process into the CHP in July.

“I can use the feedback from that data and bring it back to my executive staff and to my personnel and say, ‘Here is what the data is showing us that is going on in these communities, here are the stops they are making and here is how they’re handling them,’” Stanley said.

“It’ll give us a lot of feedback we can use for training and to enhance our operations, and to enhance our trust with the communities that we serve.”

SAN DIEGO—The head of the federal agency that grants citizenship and immigration benefits said last Friday that he had a message for anyone who considers his new mission statement anti-immigrant: “A thousand times no.”

Francis Cissna told The Associated Press that he cut a reference to the U.S. being a “nation of immigrants” from Citizenship and Immigration Services’ mission statement because a “bureaucratic” document was the wrong platform to say so. He said the country is indisputably a nation of immigrants.

The agency’s mission statement is “not something where you put eternal professions of American values. That sort of thing belongs chiseled in the wall of a monument, not in some bureaucratic mission statement,” he said.

Cissna said he was surprised by criticism after announcing the change last Thursday to his 18,000 employees. He said the White House had no involvement.

“This was all inside my head,” he said.

Cissna, who became director Oct. 1 after 12 years in various positions at the parent Department of Homeland Security, said he proposed a complete rewrite of the mission statement with senior agency leaders and union officials at a meeting in mid-October. It was widely discussed in the agency over several months.

The old statement read, “USCIS secures America’s promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system.”

Cissna said he “read it a bunch of times and it just didn’t do it and I thought I would just start from scratch.”

The new statement reads, “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services administers the nation’s lawful immigration system, safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honoring our values.”

Cissna said it was important to add “protecting Americans” because that’s why the Homeland Security Department was created in 2003 after aerial attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

“What I hope will happen is that people will better understand what it is we do and who it is we truly serve, namely the American people,” he said. “I think that was lost for a little while.”

The director also told employees to stop calling applicants “customers.”

In his message to them last week, he wrote, “Use of the term leads to the erroneous belief that applicants and petitioners, rather than the American people, are whom we ultimately serve. All applicants and petitioners should, of course, always be treated with the greatest respect and courtesy, but we can’t forget that we serve the American people.”

Cissna said that the word “customers” is business-speak and disrespectful to visa applicants.

“It’s demeaning to them because a lot of times the sorts of things they’re applying for relates to intimate family matters or refugees,” he said. “We’re not selling anything.

We’re not working in a bakery.”

Cissna said feedback has been positive from employees, but others had strong reactions.

Annaluisa Padilla, president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, called the changes the “latest insidious attempt by the Trump administration to diminish the valuable contributions that immigrants have made to our nation and our local communities will not turn Americans away from our most fundamental values.” NumbersUSA, a group that advocates for immigration limits and tough enforcement, welcomed the change.

“Every government agency should remember that it serves Americans and American interests first and foremost. It’s great to see USCIS doing exactly that,” said Chris Chmielenski, director for content and activism.

Democrats Release Memo Rebutting GOP on Russia Probe

By Mary Clare Jalolnick and Chad Day

WASHINGTON—Two weeks after President Donald Trump blocked the full release of a classified Democratic memo, the House intelligence committee published a redacted version of the document that aims to counter a narrative that Republicans on the committee have promoted for months—that the FBI and Justice Department conspired against Trump as they investigated his ties to Russia.

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HE Democratic memo’s release on Saturday was the latest development in an extraordinary back and forth between Republicans and Democrats about the credibility of not only the multiple inquiries into links between the Trump campaign and Russia, but also about the integrity of the nation’s top law enforcement agencies.

The Democratic document attempts to undercut and add context to some of the main points from a declassified Republican memo that was released earlier this month. In that memo, Republicans took aim at the FBI and the Justice Department over the use of information compiled by British spy Christopher Steele in obtaining a secret warrant to monitor the communications of former Trump campaign

foreign policy adviser Carter Page.

The GOP memo included the assertion that the FBI obtained a surveillance warrant without disclosing that Steele’s anti-Trump research was funded by Democrat Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee.

The Democratic memo counters that the Justice Department disclosed “the assessed political motivation of those who hired him” and that Steele was likely hired by someone “looking for information that could be used to discredit” then-candidate Trump’s campaign.

Republicans say that is not enough, since the Clinton campaign and the DNC were not named. Trump himself seized on this point in a tweet Saturday evening: “Dem Memo: FBI did not disclose

who the clients were - the Clinton Campaign and the DNC. Wow!” The White House had objected to the Democratic memo’s release, citing national security concerns on Feb. 9.

That sent the Democrats back to negotiations with the FBI, which approved a redacted version on Saturday. It was then declassified and released.

Trump had no such concerns about the GOP memo, which he declassified in full on Feb. 2 over strong objections from the FBI about the memo’s accuracy.

The Democratic memo asserts that the FBI’s concerns about Page long predate the compilation of memos drafted

by Steele, now known as the Trump-Russia “dossier,” and that the government’s application to monitor Page’s communications details suspicious activities he undertook during the 2016 presidential campaign. That includes a July 2016 trip to Moscow in which he gave a university commencement address.

The memo also contends that the Justice Department provided “additional information from multiple independent sources that corroborated Steele’s reporting” in the dossier.

Most of the details of the corroborated information are

redacted but they do appear to reference Page’s meeting with Russian officials. The memo says that the Justice Department didn’t include any “salacious allegations” about Trump contained in the Steele dossier in the government’s application to seek a warrant under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA. The memo also details Russian attempts to cultivate Page as a spy. It cites a federal indictment of two Russian spies who allegedly targeted Page for recruitment and notes that the FBI interviewed him based on those suspicions in March 2016.

The Democrats say the FBI made “made only narrow use of Steele’s sources” in the government’s FISA application for Page.

Republicans say that is still too much.

“Again, the fact the minority cannot outright deny that a DNC/Clinton funded document was used to wiretap an American is extremely concerning,” the Republican National Committee said in a statement.

Trump has said the GOP memo “vindicates” him in the ongoing Russia investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller. But congressional Democrats and Republicans, including House Speaker Paul

Ryan and Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina, who helped draft the GOP memo, have said it shouldn’t be used to undermine the special counsel.

Partisan disagreements on the intelligence committee have escalated over the last year as Democrats have charged that Republicans aren’t taking the panel’s investigation into Russian election meddling seriously enough. They say the GOP memo is designed as a distraction from the probe, which is looking into whether Trump’s campaign was in any way connected to the Russian interference.

Republicans say they are just alerting the public to abuses they say they’ve uncovered at the Justice Department and FBI. The top Democrat on the intelligence panel, California Rep. Adam Schiff, said Saturday that the memo should “put to rest any concerns that the American people might have” as to the conduct of the FBI, the Justice Department and the court that issued the secret warrant.

The review “failed to uncover any evidence of illegal, unethical, or unprofessional behavior by law enforcement,” he said.

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders disagreed. She said that Trump supported the

redacted release of the memo in the interest of transparency, but “nevertheless, this politically driven document fails to answer serious concerns raised by the majority’s memorandum about the use of partisan opposition research from one candidate, loaded with uncorroborated allegations, as a basis to ask a court to approve surveillance of a former associate of another candidate, at the height of a presidential campaign.”

There are some points of agreement between the GOP and Democratic memos, including that the FBI did not open its counterintelligence investigation into links between Russian election interference and the Trump campaign because of Steele’s dossier.

Instead, both memos show that the investigation was prompted by concerns about contacts between former Trump foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos and people linked to Russia.

So far, Mueller has charged nearly 20 people as part of his investigation. Three Trump associates have pleaded guilty— and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors—including Papadopoulos, former national security adviser Michael Flynn and former campaign aide Rick Gates.

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THE BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018

NEWS Judge May Allow Suit Over Revoked Immigrant Work Permits

By Amy Taxin LOS ANGELES—A federal judge on Monday said he may allow a nationwide class-action lawsuit to proceed alleging that the U.S. government has unfairly revoked work permits from immigrants without giving them a chance to defend themselves.

U.S. District Court Judge Philip Gutierrez said he might block the Trump administration from yanking the permits without notice from immigrants in the United States illegally who are covered by a program for people brought to the country as children.

Gutierrez said he had reached a tentative decision be-

fore lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union and the U.S. government made arguments in his Los Angeles courtroom. He has yet to issue a final ruling.

The lawsuit alleges that the government unfairly ended immigrants’ participation in the Obama-era program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, in many cases after run-ins with law enforcement though they were never convicted of any serious crimes.

They were placed in deportation proceedings and lost their work permits.

Gutierrez said he didn’t see why the government would end immigrants’ participation in the program if there wasn’t

The lawsuit alleges that the government unfairly ended immigrants’ participation in the Obama-era program known as [DACA]. enough evidence to prosecute them for a crime. He also questioned how putting someone in deportation proceedings would justify doing so since they had to be in the country illegally to enter the program in the first place.

“You just say this person is an enforcement priority, based on, whatever,” he told the government lawyers.

The hearing came the same day the U.S. Supreme Court re-

fused to take up the Trump administration’s appeal of a court order requiring it to keep accepting DACA renewal applications during legal challenges over the program’s fate.

The administration decided last year to phase out the program for hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children or overstayed their visas.

ACLU attorneys said at

least 22 people had their participation in DACA terminated and hundreds may be affected based on the government’s estimates of revocations under the Trump administration.

The suit seeks to stop U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services from revoking immigrants’ work permits without giving them notice and to give immigrants a chance to respond.

For example, plaintiffs allege that Jesus Arreola had his work permit revoked after he was arrested on suspicion of immigrant smuggling, even though an immigration judge discredited the allegations when he testified he was a driver transporting passengers for

a fare.

“If the government wants to change its position, it has to provide a reasoned explanation for doing so,” Jennifer Chang Newell, staff attorney for the ACLU’s immigrants’ rights project, told the court.

But Justice Department lawyers contend that government officials have discretion in these cases and that the immigrants whose permits were revoked were put into deportation proceedings after they were arrested.

“There’s always been that caveat that it can be terminated any time, it’s at the government’s discretion,” James Walker, an attorney for the U.S. government.

LEGAL A.P.N.: 6161-001-038 Trustee Sale No.: 2016-2135 Title Order No: 170030915 Reference No: 157 #A NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 2/1/2017.

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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that on 3/7/2018 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services, As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 2/7/2017, as Document No. 20170154081, Book , Page , of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, The original owner: Jose A Zamarripa The purported new owner: Jose A Zamarripa, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by 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 state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or a savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.): BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 157 S Wilmington Ave # A Compton, CA 90220. 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, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to wit: $11,295.20 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant: Forest Park Village HOA I AKA Forest Park Village Homeowners Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the

California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call FOR SALE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)9869342, or visit this Internet Web site www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 2016-2135.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(b). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 1/26/2018. S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362. By: Annissa Young, Trustee Sale Officer (02/14/18, 02/21/18, 02/28/18 | TS#2016-2135 SDI-9242) SchId:69849 CustId:645

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-----------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-11433908-CT Order No.: 110155363-CAGTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MANLIO GARCIA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 3/6/2007 as Instrument No. 20070486058 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/8/2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $203,842.42 The purported property address is: 1608 EAST 124TH STREET, COMPTON, CA 90222 Assessor's Parcel No.: 6147020-003 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are

encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA11-433908-CT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only.

Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-11-433908-CT IDSPub #0136808 2/14/2018 2/21/2018 2/28/2018 SchId:69894 CustId:608

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-----------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-16707342-CL Order No.: 160073926 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/23/2006. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publica-

tion of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): KARLA VERONICA GRAYSON, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 11/1/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2422915 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 5/4/2012 as Instrument No. 20120668154 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/15/2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $283,735.07 The purported property address is: 1116 NORTH SANTA FE AVENUE, COMPTON, CA 90221 Assessor's Parcel No.: 6167-021-023 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error.

The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit "A" as attached hereto. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA16-707342-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only.

Date: Quality Loan Service

Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-707342-CL IDSPub #0136886 2/14/2018 2/21/2018 2/28/2018 SchId:69903 CustId:608

AdId:23300

-----------------------------------NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 12830 Roselle Ave, Hawthorne CA, 90250, Mar 14th at 2:00 PM. Dorothy Meadows, Household items; Orlanda Johnson, household goods; Jem Bryan, Clothes; Bianca Banks, household items; Shannin Williams, fridge, boxes, queen bed; Delia Mendoza, Personal items; Stacy Lyons, refrigerator king bed and love seat; Clara V Hayes, household items, personal; Michael Trammell, household, boxes; Christopher Aguebor, household items; Dadisi Barber, Clothes, misc. Household goods; Stacey Evans Lagway, Dresser clothes books small appliances; Shawnn Brown, Clothes and kitchenware; James Maple, Dresser, Queen bed frame, clothes and tools; Monalisa Nwokikesea, 1 mattress, bed, tv, dresser and misc items; Chad Fay, Tools, misc items and personal items; Damien Orr, Clothes, table, small bed, chairs; Eugene Pettigrew, bedroom set dresser living room, clothes; Jessica Wyatt, boxes, furniture, and misc items. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN946018 03-14-18 21,28, 2018 SchId:69937 CustId:65

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AdId:23313

-----------------------------------T.S. No. 17-48575 APN: 7301-010-013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/27/2007.

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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: KEVIN BAYLOR, A MARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 3/7/2007 as Instrument No. 20070495193 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California,

Date of Sale:3/9/2018 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $259,734.77 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1027 S STONEACRE AVE COMPTON, 90221-4634

California

Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust.

A.P.N #.: 7301-010-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 17-48575. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Dated: 2/9/2018 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 8487920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elitepostandpub.com ______ Christine O'Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE EPP

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02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2018 SchId:69979 CustId:108

AdId:23328

-----------------------------------T.S. No. 062712-CA APN: 6154-014-011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/29/2018 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/6/2006, as Instrument No. 06 1239078, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: WALTHER BACA, A MARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, 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 FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 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 described 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: 13610 SOUTH LARGO AVENUE COMPTON, CA 90222-3022 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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 Sale is: $234,718.06 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.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender

may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 062712-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:69981 CustId:670

AdId:23329

-----------------------------------NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1017 E El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245. March 14th, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Kenneth Wilder; bOOKS, dvd's MISC. / Kaitlin Deichert; Households Goods / Tanner Smith; Household goods.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN946291 03-14-18 21,28, 2018 SchId:69988 CustId:65

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AdId:23331

-----------------------------------NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 12714 S. La Cienega Blvd, Hawthorne CA 90250, 310363-9305, on March 14th, 2018 @ 3:00 PM. Account: Description of goods: Martha Partida, Blank; Courtney Cooper, Refrigerator, stove, mattress; Ivette Florez, 2 bedroom apt; Jarreau Brooks, personal items; Lionel Benjamin, Household and furniture; Miesha Wilder, Home and furniture. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN946304 03-14-18 21,28, 2018 SchId:70004 CustId:65

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AdId:23336

-----------------------------------TSG No.: 170032781 TS No.: CA1700281378 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: 6000313453 APN: 6147-024-021 Property Address: 1844 E 124TH STREET COMPTON, CA 90222 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/02/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/13/2018 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/08/2007, as Instrument No. 20070276258, in book , page , , of Official

Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: VIRGIE LEE RUSSELL, A UNMARRIED WOMAN , WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 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 described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 6147-024-021 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1844 E 124TH STREET, COMPTON, CA 90222 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, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, 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 Sale is $349,995.35. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http:// search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms. aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1700281378 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the

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THE BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018

LEGAL sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0326172 To: COMPTON BULLETIN 02/21/2018, 02/28/2018, 03/07/2018 SchId:70030 CustId:68

AdId:23344

-----------------------------------T.S. No. 17-17022 Loan No. Carmichael Order No. 5931494 APN: 6138-012023 SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/10/2016.

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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/14/2018 at 10:30 AM, (or as postponed from time to time), Best Alliance Foreclosure and Lien Services Corp. as the duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded 8/31/2016, as Instrument No. 20161041419, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed

by Otis James Carmichael Sr. as Trustor, ALLBB, LLC, Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or 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 STEPS OF BUILDING LOCATED AT 17305 GILMORE STREET, VAN NUYS, CA all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county, California describing the land therein: 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, in any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 524 South Clymar Avenue Compton, CA 90220 The Trustee makes no representation as to percentage of title being sold. Bidders are advised to do their own research of title prior to bidding. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and/ or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the physical condition of the property, title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust and personal property, if any,, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the 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, to wit: amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $482,275.23 (Estimated) 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.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on

the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com using the T.S. number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

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 Notice of Default and Election to Sell was recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

Date: 2/14/2018 WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 24675 2/21, 2/28, 3/7/2018.

Best Alliance Foreclosure and Lien Services Corp., as Trustee 16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite 700 Encino, California 91436 For Payoff/Reinstatement: (888) 785-9721 Sales Line: (714) 848-9272 or www.elitepostandpub.com Priscilla Quemuel SchId:70033 CustId:108

AdId:23345

-----------------------------------NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3846 W. Century Blvd Inglewood, CA 90303 March 14, 2018 at 1 pm. DOROTHY M MARTIN, Household items; Vesta Waltower, household; JAYSHELL ABBOTT, CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS; INDIA RHODESBED, STOVE, DRESSERS, BOXES; James Evans, Household Items; Peretha Porter, papers, pictures, file cab, clothing, kitchen goods; April Lightsy, boxes and small house supplies; Alice Anderson; home goods fridge washer dryer; Alvon Blair, Household items; Yevette Wright, boxes, full bed, frame, fridge, stove, clothes, 2 small dressers, 5x10 NEN FMF 140; Nicole Helms, Boxes; Shaun Chisolm, clothing; Dyaunte Fox, clothes; Xiomara McLean, fridge, stove, 60`` tv, bags; Patrice Ray, stove, refrigerator, beds, dinette set, boxes; Maria Rangel, Ladders, vacuum, home goods, cooler, car seat, computer, chairs, bed, mattresses, fridge, tv, tools, toys; Charles Gahagan, Fridge, bed, couches, tables, chairs, dining room set; Christopher Douglas, Clothes. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN946330 03-14-18 21,28, 2018 SchId:70037 CustId:65

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AdId:23347

-----------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 1700267-2 Loan No: MHA PRODIGY, INC. APN 7318011-080 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED OCTOBER 31, 2013. 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 March 14, 2018, at 11:00 AM, By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee (the "Trustee"), under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 8, 2013, as Instrument No. 20131593074 of official records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA, executed by: MHA PRODIGY, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Trustor (the "Trustor"), in favor of SAN DIEGO PRIVATE BANK, as Beneficiary, and any modifications thereto are collectively referred to herein from time to time as the "Deed of Trust", 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: THAT PORTION OF PARCEL 3 MAP NO. 12679, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP

FILED IN BOOK 124, PAGE(S) 41, 42 AND 43 OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, WHICH LIES WESTERLY OF A LINE WHICH BEARS NORTH 0º02'52" WEST FROM A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 3 DISTANT NORTH 89º57'08" EAST 238.50 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL 3. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND HYDROCARBONS, BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the Property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the Property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the Property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this Property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the Property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this Property, you may call 714.730.2727 or visit this Internet Website www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 17-00267-2. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Beneficiary has elected and hereby elects to conduct a unified foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of California Commercial Code Section 9604(a)(1)(B) and to include in the nonjudicial foreclosure of the estate described in this Notice of Trustee's Sale all of the personal property and fixtures described in the Deed of Trust and in any other instruments in favor of Beneficiary. The following described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located, in which Trustor gave to Lender a security interest for the payment of the indebtedness and performance of all other obligations under the Note and Commercial Security Agreement: All tangible and intangible items obtained or owned by, or in the possession of Trustor that are directly or indirectly related to the acquisition, development, design, construction, permitting, marketing, or habitation of the real property or the improvements to be constructed at the real property commonly known as 1957 East Del Amo Boulevard, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 with Assessor's Parcel Number 7318-011080; whether heretofore or hereafter issued, prepared, or executed, including without limitation, all building materials, supplies, fixtures, equipment, permits, licenses, authorizations and approvals; trademarks and tradenames, and any and all land use entitlements, development rights, sewer capacity approvals, density allocations and other rights or approvals relating to or authorizing the development or occupancy of the real property, plus all utility or other deposits, reimbursement rights, studies, tests, contracts, plans and specifications, relating to the real property and improvements; whether any of the foregoing is owned now or acquired later; all accessions, additions, replacements, and substitutions relating to any of the foregoing; all records of any kind relating to any of the foregoing; all proceeds relating to any of the foregoing (including insurance, general intangibles and accounts proceeds). With respect to any term used herein that is defined in either (I) Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code as in force in the jurisdiction in which the security agreement was signed by the Trustor at the time that it was signed, or (ii) Article 9 as in force at any relevant time in the jurisdiction in which the financing statement is filed, the meaning to be ascribed thereto with respect to any particular item of property shall be that under the more encompassing of the two definitions.In addition, the following personal property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located:(a) All accessions, attachments, accessories, replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later. (b) All products and produce of any of the property described in this Exhibit "A". (c) All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a

sale, lease, consignment or other disposition of any of the property described in this Exhibit "A". (d) All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property described in this Exhibit "A", and sums due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party's insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or other process. (e) All records and data relating to any of the property described in this Exhibit "A", whether in the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of Trustor's right, title, and interest in and to all computer software required to utilize, created, maintain, and process any such records or data on electronic media. Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the same meaning as those in the Note, Commercial Security Agreement, the Deed of Trust and/or any other loan documents between Trustor and Beneficiary.

Beneficiary reserves the right to revoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or fixtures, or to add additional personal property and/or fixtures to the election herein expressed, at Beneficiary's sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the trustee's sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee's Sale. No warranty is made that any or all of the personal property still exists or is available for the successful bidder and no warranty is made as to the condition of any of the personal property, which shall be sold "as is", "where is". The real 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: 1957 EAST DEL AMO BOULEVARD, RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto).

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 $803,806.97 (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.

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 $803,806.97 (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.

DATE: February 15, 2018 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 17-00267-2 1101 Investment Blvd., Suite 170 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916636-0114 Sara Berens, Authorized Signor SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. servicelinkasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714.730.2727. A-4647999 02/21/2018, 02/28/2018, 03/07/2018 SchId:70046 CustId:64

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-----------------------------------T.S. No.: 9987-3973 TSG Order No.: 730-170099770 A.P.N.: 6155-005-013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/19/2007.

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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT

A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 10/31/2007 as Document No.: 20072457878, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: GUILLERMO RAMIREZ, A MARRIED MAN , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale 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). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 04/09/2018 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2032 E SHAUER ST, COMPTON (UNICORPORATED AREA), CA 90222-2409 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 in an “AS IS” condition, 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, towit: $173,036.73 (Estimated) as of 02/22/2018. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9987-3973.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting. com or Call: 916-939-0772.

Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0325832 To: COMPTON BULLETIN 02/21/2018, 02/28/2018, 03/07/2018 SchId:70049 CustId:68

AdId:23352

-----------------------------------T.S. No.: 9985-0165 TSG Order No.: 730-171049770 A.P.N.: 6138-012-017 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/10/2011.

UNLESS YOU TAKE AC-

TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/23/2011 as Document No.: 20110715646, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: ERNEST REED JR., A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale 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). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 03/21/2018 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 609 SOUTH CASWELL AVENUE, COMPTON, CA 90220 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 in an “AS IS” condition, 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, towit: $280,005.35 (Estimated) as of 03/10/2018. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9985-0165.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting. com or Call: 916-939-0772.

Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0326517 To: COMPTON BULLETIN 02/28/2018, 03/07/2018, 03/14/2018 SchId:70084 CustId:68

AdId:23364

-----------------------------------T.S. No.: 9551-1782

TSG

Order No.: 00246460 A.P.N.: 6151-006-034 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/31/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 04/10/2006 as Document No.: 06 0774811, Book No.: N/A, Page No.: N/A, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: COLBERT S WILLIAMS, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale 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). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 03/21/2018 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 713 W SCHOOL ST, COMPTON, CA 90220 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 in an “AS IS” condition, 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, towit: $288,968.78 (Estimated) as of 03/07/2018. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9551-1782.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting. com or Call: 916-939-0772.

Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0326213 To: COMPTON BULLETIN 02/28/2018, 03/07/2018, 03/14/2018

SchId:70087 CustId:68

AdId:23365

-----------------------------------Notice of Public Hearing Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 requires that Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) prepare a FiveYear Plan and an Annual Plan. The purpose of these plans is to provide a comprehensive guide to PHA policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COMPTON will hold a public hearing regarding the 2018 fiscal year PHA Annual Plan in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 5:50 P.M. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

THE PURPOSE OF THE HEARING is to provide citizens, public agencies and other interested parties an opportunity to provide to the Local Housing Authority of the City of Compton input on the Annual Public Housing Authority (PHA) Plan.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions related to the Annual Plan.

The Plan for the Local Housing Authority of the City of Compton will be available for review and inspection between the hours of 7:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday at:

A.P.N #.: 6176-008-036 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mort700 North Bullis Road gagee, beneficiary, trustee, 205 South Willowbrook Avor a court, pursuant to Secenue tion 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires Compton, CA 90221 that information about trustCompton, CA 90220 ee sale postponements be made available to you and HEARING DATE: to the public, as a courtesy Urban Community Developto those not present at the ment Commission sale. If you wish to learn

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Compton, CA about postponements that 90220 are very short in duration or that occur close in time All written testimonies must to the scheduled sale may be received no later than not immediately be reflected Wednesday, April 21, 2018 in the telephone information at 5:00 p.m. Any person or or on the Internet Web site. organization may file writThe best way to verify postten testimony on the Annual ponement information is to Plan with the City Clerk’s attend the scheduled sale. office located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, CompDated: 2/23/2018 ton, California.

Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee SchId:70105 AdId:23371 CustId:314 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 -----------------------------------Irvine, CA 92606 T.S. No. 17-48982 APN: 6176-008-036 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S 7920 SALE For Sale Information: (714) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UN848-9272 www.eliteDER A DEED OF TRUST postandpub.com DATED 11/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION Christine O'Brien, Trustee TO PROTECT YOUR Sale Officer PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTSALE. IF YOU NEED AN ING TO COLLECT A DEBT EXPLANATION OF THE AND ANY INFORMATION NATURE OF THE PROWE OBTAINED WILL BE CEEDING AGAINST YOU, USED FOR THAT PURYOU SHOULD CONTACT POSE A LAWYER. EPP 24759 Pub Dates A public auction sale to the 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2018 highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a SchId:70118 AdId:23376 state or national bank, check CustId:108 drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check -----------------------------------drawn by a state or federal savings and loan associaNOTICE TO CREDITORS tion, or savings association, OF BULK SALE or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Finan(UCC Sec. 6105) cial Code and authorized to do business in this state will Escrow No. 9264-JH be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVof all right, title, and interest EN that a bulk sale is about conveyed to and now held to be made. The name(s), by the trustee in the hereinbusiness address(es) to after described property unthe Seller(s) are: MARTIN der and pursuant to a Deed CHAIDEZ, 1300 S. LONG of Trust described below.

BEACH BLVD, COMPTON The sale will be made, but CA 90221 without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, Doing Business as: DUregarding title, possession, RANGO BURGER or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of All other business name(s) the note(s) secured by the and address(es) used by the Deed of Trust, with interest Seller(s) within three years, and late charges thereon, as stated by the Seller(s), is/ as provided in the note(s), are: NONE advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interThe name(s) and address est thereon, fees, charges of the Buyer(s) is/are: YH and expenses of the Trustee GLOBAL FOODS INC, A for the total amount (at the CALIFORNIA CORPOtime of the initial publicaRATION, 1300 S. LONG tion of the Notice of Sale) BEACH BLVD, COMPTON reasonably estimated to be CA 90221 set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day The assets to be sold are of sale. described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, Trustor: ARACELY MARTIAND EQUIPMENT AND NEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located Duly Appointed Trustee: at: 1300 S. LONG BEACH Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, BLVD, COMPTON CA LLP Deed of Trust recorded 90221 12/7/2007 as Instrument No. 20072687815 in book , page The bulk sale is intended to of Official Records in the ofbe consummated at the office of the Recorder of Los fice of: DETAIL ESCROW, Angeles County, California, INC, 13737 ARTESIA BLVD. #105 CERRITOS, Date of Sale:3/21/2018 at CA 90703 and the antici11:00 AM pated sale date is MARCH 16, 2018 Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 The bulk sale is subject to Civic Center Plaza, PomoCalifornia Uniform Commerna, CA 91766 cial Code Section 6106.2.

Local Housing Authority City Clerk

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $347,824.80 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1019 E ARLINGTON ST COMPTON, 90221

California

[If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.]

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: DETAIL ESCROW, INC, 13737 ARTESIA BLVD #105 , CERRITOS, CA 90703 and the last day for filing claims shall be MARCH 15, 2018, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

BUYER: YH GLOBAL FOODS INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

Described as follows:

LA1973958 COMPTON BULLETIN 2/28/18

As more fully described on said Deed of Trust.

SchId:70133 CustId:628

AdId:23381

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Will and Jaden Smith Create EcoFriendly Water Company: Just

By Sandy Cohen LOS ANGELES—Jaden Smith’s environmental consciousness was born when he was out surfing at about age 10.

He saw plastic water bottles bobbing in the ocean beside him, and he was so upset by it that he told his parents.

Then he learned in school about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, those floating “islands” of garbage and plastic debris, and insisted that his family do something about it.

The result is Just, an eco-friendly bottled water company founded by Smith and his famous dad, Will Smith. The company makes its packaging from almost entirely renewable resources, including “plastic” derived from sugarcane.

“This was a company born out of a child’s love for the ocean,” Will Smith told The Associated Press during an interview with the father-son entertainment duo about their company’s new offering: flavored water. They established the company in 2015, but the elder Smith said he wanted to wait until it gained momentum on its own merits before revealing the brand had celebrity backing.

“We did not want this to be a celebrity brand,” he said. “We’re just about to launch our second product and we felt like there were enough people who already have accepted the brand and it wouldn’t look like celebrities trying to sell some water.”

Jaden Smith’s passion for the company’s mission—reducing plastic and carbon dioxide emissions globally—is evident when he speaks about it, as well as in various videos he’s released talking about climate change, sustainability and renewable resources. The 19-year-old said he’s visiting schools to spread awareness about the problems caused by plastic and pollution and to inspire young people to help find solutions.

“School and education is where it all starts, because that’s where it started for me,” he said, adding that he tells students: “I just want you to know that I came up with this idea when I was your age, and that means you have the infinite ability to come up with any idea or any way that you want to change the world.”

He said his goals for the company also include producing classroom furniture from used water bottles as a way of repurposing materials and diverting them from landfills.

Will Smith, speaking by phone from Atlanta, where he’s beginning work on an Ang Lee film, said he’s been inspired by his son’s commitment—both to the cause and to himself as someone who can create change. The 49-year-old superstar said that’s the most valuable thing he’s learned from his children (including daughter Willow, 17, and son Trey, 25): “That you have to freely and unapologetically be true to you above all things.”

“There’s a certain expectation that has developed of me over the years, and in watching Jaden and all of my children, I’m learning to get free again to be me and do me without the absolute concern of every single moment trying to live up to an image of who I am,” Smith said.

“I found a really brand new freedom through watching my kids and how they tend, specifically Jaden, to not concern themselves with anything above honesty and truth and integrity to themselves first and foremost.”

THE BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018

ENTERTAINMENT Yance Ford on Race, Justice and Making Oscar History

By Jake Coyle

speaking directly to you. I wanted to be talking to each individual in the audience.

In the Oscar-nominated documentary “Strong Island,” Yance Ford stares back at the camera with profound sorrow and calm resilience.

“Strong Island,” a Netflix release, is Ford’s investigation into the killing of his brother, William Ford, in 1992 in Central Islip, New York. Ford, a 22-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by a 19-year-old white man—a mechanic named Mark Reilly— after a verbal altercation. But an all-white grand jury declined to indict Reilly and the investigation has remained sealed.

“I’m not angry,” Yance Ford says into the camera. “I’m also not willing to accept that someone else gets to say who William was.

And if you’re uncomfortable with me asking these questions, you should probably get up and go.”

Ford’s film is a kind of investigative memoir that burrows into not only the justice of his brother’s death but also the still-quaking reverberations that William’s loss has had on their family, one that moved from South Carolina to Brooklyn before settling in the suburbs of Long Island.

Much of the film’s power comes from the raw, emotional first-person filmmaking of Ford, a 44-year-old former producer for the PBS documentary program “POV,” making his feature film debut. By framing himself in searing close-ups, Ford dares viewers to analyze their own biases, fears and tolerance for injustice.

On a recent winter day, Ford spoke about making “Strong Island” and making Oscar history.

Ford is the first transgender filmmaker nominated by the Academy Awards. “I am as proud of my occupying this place as the first transgender director,” said Ford, “as I am of the nomination itself.”

Associated Press: Did you always know that you would take this deeply personal approach in “Strong Island”?

Ford: It turned into this realm of a personal film because in the absence of due process, in the absence of justice, the personal film is the only thing that you

AP: Have you heard from any of the authorities?

Ford: (Laughs) No. No, and I don’t expect to. (The) Suffolk County criminal justice system is in trouble right now. The police chief was arrested—I won’t even list what he was arrested for. But the DA was also arrested. The Suffolk County criminal justice system is broken right now.

AP: A video captured your excitement on Oscar morning.

What was that moment like?

Ford: That moment was brought to you by my social media consultant—a millennial who I essentially do whatever she tells me and then it winds up on the five o’clock news. I had absolutely no idea I would have the reaction I did. But to have that kind of once-in-a-lifetime thing happen, it was just incredible.

have left. My producer Joslyn Barnes says it really well when she says personal filmmaking is the language of the dispossessed.

Yes, it was a film based in personal experience but it’s not really personal. It’s just an illustration of what many, many people have gone through.

AP: Tell me about your brother.

Ford: The funny thing about answering that question, now, 25 years later, what you see in the film is my character attempting to get to know William better. So my answer has to be tempered with what I remember of my brother. The cruel thing about time is that it does things like: I’ve forgotten what his voice sounds like. Thankfully my sister and I have his diaries. I can tell you that he was a kind, compassionate, loyal person, that he believed in defending his family but also he had aspiration of being a law enforcement officer. He was a young man who was trying.

AP: Your film does much to reclaim his story from the narrative described by

investigators. Has there been any catharsis for you in making the documentary?

Ford: Grief is a very complicated monster. There’s no real exorcising of it. It has a different form every day. But one of the things that I am really happy about is ‘Strong Island’ has pushed something that is consistently sidelined back into our conversation, which is: Why it’s so easy to take the life of Black people in the United States and be unpunished for it. What systemic bias looks like when it’s lived by ordinary people is this. It looks like my family.

AP: Your film very directly asks the audience to question itself.

Ford: Someone pointed out—Scott MacDonald, the film theorist—that I’ve brought the audience closer to my face than anyone can actually get with the human eye. So you really do have to confront Blackness. And for some people it’s a foreign experience. And for some people it’s a familiar experience. That proximity puts me into direct conversation with you. I’m

The Language of ‘Black Panther’?

It’s Real—Give it a Try

By Cara Anna JOHANNESBURG—Much of what is seen in “Black Panther” is fictional, including the country where the movie is based. But in Wakanda, they do speak a language that is very much real, with distinctive click sounds that had some cast members struggling to speak it.

“The clicks are no joke,” Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o said recently, calling isiXhosa “one of the hardest languages on the planet.” The idea to use isiXhosa, one of South Africa’s 11 official languages, in the blockbuster came from South African actor and cast member John Kani. Kani plays the father of the king T’Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman.

Now, in the wake of “Black Panther,” the language is having a moment. Even the foundation of Nobel Peace Prize-winner and anti-apartheid activist Desmond Tutu, who rarely makes public statements these days at the age of 86, pointed out this week on Twitter: “Archbishop Tutu comes from a (hash)Xhosa background as well.”

Some South Africans at the film’s Johannesburg premiere said it was humbling to hear isiXhosa spoken in a major Hollywood film, even if they found the accents of some actors a little eyebrow-raising.

“I’m not so impressed, but they tried,” said South African reality TV star Blue Mbombo

with a good-natured smile.

Somikazi Deyi, a lecturer at the University of Cape Town’s School of Languages & Literature, said of isiXhosa: “It’s a wonderful language.”

Deyi also dismissed any assertion that the clicks of the language were hard to grasp.

“They’re kind of easy,” she said.

She walked The Associated Press through it.

For the “X” sound, push your tongue against the side of your mouth and click as if calling a horse. For the “C” sound, do the same but against your front teeth. And for the “Q” sound, pop the tip of your tongue off the roof of your mouth.

The tricky part, perhaps, is incorporating them into words at normal speed.

Those “click” sounds that are unusual to many outside South Africa are a combination of the Khoi and San languages of the region’s original inhabitants, Deyi said. Now they’re a key part of isiXhosa, which is spoken by almost everyone in Eastern Cape province and whose famous speakers include South Africa’s first Black president, Nelson Mandela.

IsiXhosa carries a person’s emotional identity, a sense of kinship, Deyi said.

“You own it. You’re in control. There’s some spirituality to it.” You speak more to a person’s heart when using their Xhosa clan name, she added—a reason why Mandela is often warmly called “Madiba” in South Africa.

AP: You made history that day as the first trans filmmaker ever nominated for an Oscar.

What did that mean to you?

Ford: My transgender identity is new to you because I don’t live a public life. It’s not new in my life but it’s new publicly. I’m incredibly proud to be the first trans director to be nominated for an Oscar. I’m also incredibly proud to occupy a place in what is actually a historic class of nominees for many reasons—to share the space with Daniela Vega, (a trans actress whose “A Fantastic Woman” is nominated for best foreign language film), the oldest woman to be nominated (Agnes Varda) and the first woman to be nominated in cinematography (Rachel Morrison). Steve James’ nomination is historic. Firas Fayyad with ‘Last Men in Aleppo,’ his nomination is historic. So much that cracked open this year.

AP: What kind of reactions to the film and your nomination have you experienced?

Ford: At every screening since we premiered, at least one person identifies as having survived homicide. And that’s been happening for a year. The thing that tells me is that we are a culture awash in violence. We need to look at how to fix, once and for all, the systemic brokenness of our criminal justice system.

Talk-Show Host Sues PBS for Breach of Contract After Firing WASHINGTON— Talk-show host Tavis Smiley is suing his former employer, the Public Broadcasting Service, for breach of contract after he was fired over sexual harassment allegations.

The Washington Post reports that the lawsuit was filed last week in D.C. Superior Court against PBS, based in the Washington suburb of Arlington, Virginia.

PBS fired Smiley in December after it said it received multiple, credible allegations of workplace misconduct

by Smiley on his eponymous late-night interview show.

Smiley has acknowledged having romantic relationships with colleagues over his career, but says they were consensual.

PBS called Smiley’s lawsuit meritless and an effort to distract the public from his misconduct.

Smiley, who is African-American, contends in the lawsuit that racial bias contributed to his dismissal.