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Council approves fee increases Council discusses Measure P election lawsuit

Brown appoints Hall to California agriculture board

The proposed resolution addspart an additional placing too many upon the residents,” Lynn chise agreement for the utility. By Chris Frost by Measure P. He quoted that of the By Darlene Lofgren By Jonathan J. Cooper $140,000 to the general fund. Council members opposed fees affecting resiBoone said.Hall “Maybe Bulletin Writer18th regular Compton City constitution, including that if a payment is TheStaff April Isadore was asomeone veteran should go over “The city has been dents, including a $50 jump in block party perthese. ” subsidizing or covering Council meeting was moved to April 19th made illegally, “an action may be maintained Democratic legislator from Utility companies are exempt from any fee in- mits, and a handicap curb fee increase to $150 for permit issuance and administration costs,” COMPTON—The City Council unanimously tostreet recover the tax paid in such manner as last week, due to the April 18th primary Compton until he gave up his approved street work fee increases at its April 17 interim Public Works Director John Strickland creases because of a lawsuit between Edison and the pole sign and installation, then a $20 charge may be provided by the legislature.” election. to runCalifornia for Congress and annually. Residential refuse bins were scheduled Alhambra in 2011. meeting, moving them beyond their current 1989 said. “The present fee schedule does not address seat However, he emphasized, “The legislature At the meeting on the 19th, City Attorney lost. But Gov. Jerry Brown “The utility company had a franchise agree- to increase from $5 and $40 for small and large many types of street work permits issued and adlevels. not provided a scheme under election Craig an oral on report on what gave soft ment,him and athe citylanding adoptedwhen an ordinance concur- bins, to $25 and $75, respectively. ministered. ” TheCornwell city basedgave its increase inspection and has to recover a tax. about Therethe is aincreases procedure the agenda listedcosts as “Measure P Litigation.” Hall to a” sixrentappointed with the agreement, City Attorney Craig comments drew he “I am against gouging residents because of the administrative it traditionally did not law Public taxresidents and revenue code thatrev- figure Present at the meeting were under jobsaid. mediating disputes Cornwell “The court praisethe from hoping for where increased found that interfering city’s negligence,” Councilwoman Janna Zurita. charge, then compared rates with other cities. enue, happen—BUT but the group stood against raising fees af- between with the franchise is unconstitutional.” “It is hard to ask for more money with the condi“We compared our ratesZurita, with Gardenia, that’s not the lawsuit Councilpersons Janna acting Lynas could farmersagreement and union fecting Cornwell and Edison representatives created nwood and ” interim Public Di- that wasresidents. filed.” mayor pro Torrance, tem; Tana McCoy andWorks Emma workers. » See FEES, Page 9A “I know the agreement that preserves the franbe increases, rector John Strickland said. Aja Brown and “I didn’tthere file it.should I’m not a part ofbut it. you Theare language Sharif. Absent were Mayor Hall’sinformer Democratic City’s not a part of it,” said Cornwell. Councilperson Isaac Galvan. colleagues in the California “There was also some, I’ll call it, chatter Relevant to Cornwell’s report: last year Senate confirmed him in an election conducted by Los Angeles that there could be a temporary injunction, Thursday to the Agricultural County, Compton citizens voted, in a close some sort of action before this election law Labor Relations Board despite election, to add a 1 percent (on the dollar) matter that could affect this city. There’s no allegations that he threatened sales tax to Compton. The ordinance was jurisdiction when that judge will be faced farmers who opposed his called Measure P and required that the 1 with the California constitution and the case nomination and is too close cent sales tax be used exclusively for certain that we’re not a party to, to be able to enjoin to labor interests. issues: the streets and public safety included. the city. The obscure board often “My legal opinion may not be shared by Not long after the election, it was draws fierce partisan conflict believed by some citizens that non-city folks in the audience. It may not be shared between agriculture-backed ballots had been counted and were illegal; by folks on the dais. But I ask you this, if you Republicans and laborwant to disagree with therefore, they filed supported Democrats. But the my legal opinion, a lawsuit against the fight over Hall was especially read the California Los Angeles County touchy. constitution. Read Register Recorder “The once thorough and More than one council the case that was protesting the extensive Senate confirmation filed. Read tax election—thereby, process for appointees of the member has expressed and revenue code according to some, governor has been corrupted,” 72.70.5. It’s not just overturning Measure said Sen. Andy Vidak, a concern ... that if Measure an opinion like my P. However, even if Republican from Hanford in favorite color or TV voter fraud occurs, California’s Central Valley for Hall’s confirmation and Senate for eight years P is overturned, any funds By Chris Frost show. It’s a reasoned the court does not agricultural heartland. vote to be delayed pending Bulletin Staff Writer until he opted against a reopinion and I stand necessarily throw “Isadore Hall is a classic case an investigation. When election bid and ran instead the city has been given by it. out election results. of someone who is completely Democratic leaders refused, for Congress. He lost to fellow COMPTON—The City Council moved an“Now the city Meanwhile, it unqualified, ill-suited and he filed a complaint with the Democrat Nanette Barragan other step forward in the city manager search on [may] have to be returned. may also say, as a was not mentioned ethically challenged getting Legislative EthicsTuesday, Committee. in as November. April 27, Council members Willie business practice, we for some time at rubber-stamped rather than Vidak also asked Jones, JannatoZurita and Yvonne ArceneauxHall inBrown Brown appointed five candidates during aaspecial meetdon’t wanna spend Council meetings. vetted.” withdraw Hall’s terviewed nomination. to the $142,000 year job in the proceeds...If the Ultimately, at a council meeting, when asked According to Vidak, “It’s not ouring. practice to January. Hall has spent 15 Mayor Eric J.years Perrodin did not attend the to respond, the City Attorney stated that the question to me is ‘is there a legal impediment Farmers opposed to Hall’s review or investigate barroom in public office and has becauseaofdoctorate a conflict involving current lawsuit had been filed against the county; to spending Measure P funds,’ my answer as nomination told the conversations,” meeting said Senate in theology but interim City Manager Bryan Batiste and CounCity Attorney is no.” and the city was not therefore involved. GOP lawmaker that Hall President Pro Tem Kevin Janna de Zurita. does not have a background cilwoman “With all that being said,” responded Also, recently some of the sales tax funds threatened to “get” them Leon, D-Los Angeles. in labor or agriculture. Batiste took over for law former interim City came in and the council has been discussing Mayor Pro Tem Janna Zurita, “it’s quite during a confrontation at Hall was Manager a well-liked The board Lamont Ewell on Jan. 25.is a quasithe use of those funds, according to what confusing, so I asked you to give your a Sacramento hotel bar the lawmaker known for judicial agencywrote thata memo rules “City Manager Bryan Batiste opinion in writing. I haven’t received that Measure P mandates. night before his Bulletin confirmation bantering and joking with on allegations of unfair to City Attorney Craig Cornwell requesting that photos by Chris Frost But more than one council member yet.” hearing. herself from incolleagues. He Councilperson represented Zurita laborrecuse practices at the farms The Park concern Braves practice throwing skills on Saturday, 29. He said, inApril some amazement, that he had. has Sibrie expressed with the idea that Vidak last month called Compton in the terview process,” Perrodin said in aelections written stateAssembly and conducts for ment. “I will not participate until the Council if Measure P is overturned, will any funds She said he hadn’t. He said he sent it. receives a written opinion from Cornwell about “I didn’t receive it,” she reiterated, “so the city has been given as a consequence of the disagreement.” send it to me again.” Measure P, have to be returned by the city? » See HALL, Pg 2 Zurita said Batiste is only holding the position She then had him clarify that when At a recent meeting, the city attorney told until the Council finds a permanent city mancouncil, no, the funds would not have to be he referred to himself as not a part of the ager. returned. He used the metaphor of “trying litigation, he was speaking of himself as the “The accusations that everyone is making city attorney. to put toothpaste back in a tube.” have no validity to them, and the Council will “I said the City is not part of the Last week on the 19th he made the continue searching for a qualified candidate,” litigation,” he said. following statement: she said.Street “He knew going in listening this was only temLaurel in Compton, to music By Cat Keniston “It makes no sense to me,” said Zurita, “I have gotten a series of enquiries porary.” two friends, a man uprecuse on a The Board of Supervisors renewed a with Cornwell said hewhen cannot makerode Zurita regarding this Measure P litigation and the “that the funds are not in question.” bicycle and opened fire through the driver’s $10,000 reward Tuesday for information herself. “The funds are not in question,” said impact that it has on the city’s receipt of window. Gonzalez, of atothenleading to the killer of a 27-year-old father side “Every Council memberthe hasfather the right parsales tax funds. And we talked about it at the Cornwell. 1-month-old daughter, died at the scene. shot to death in a parked car in Compton. ticipate in properly noticed City Council matChrisfunds Frost are “They are!” she replied,By“The last council meeting. I put a written memo said the two other in the city car Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas ters,Police ” he said. “According to the men charter, to city council and yet we’re still having generated by Measure P!” Bulletin Staff Writer manager serves at the will of the Council and were also struck by the gunfire, but both recommended extending the reward in “The funds are not in question based on enquiries so I thought it would be wise if I a legally defined conflictbelieve of inCOMPTON—The Sibrie Bravesdeath are continuing their Phillip nothing survivedshort theirofwounds. Investigators the Park shooting of 27-year-old a lawsuit,” said the city attorney, “Whatin is 2012 in as the made another public statement regarding it. terest, a situation that precludes the member 2011 success team has won four of its first five Gonzalez. The reward, set to expire April 23, the shooting was gang-related, according to “As I said before, there’s currently question is the ballots.” games. attending, or a belief the he or she cannot Ridley-Thomas. will now be available for at least another 90 from Zurita said “Okay. So toThe go squad further, if litigation. The filer of the lawsuit is Miss be open-minded exists, complying with collected adays. forfeit on Saturday, April 28, as their Anyone with information was asked to Mr. call and ruled, in Jays, did not show up for the game. Boone (a Compton citizen) vs. Los Angeles election fraud is determined Batiste’s wishes has no legal support.” opponents, the Blue sheriff’s Detective Margarita Barron at (213) About 11 p.m. last June 26, Gonzalez was County Register Recorder. The issue before that case that overturns Measure Zurita said she will not step away from the inFormerP.” SanShe Francisco Giant and current Assistant Coach 890-5500.and thanked Cornwell for addressing sitting ina spirited a parked car inand the 300 block of terviews, ledthat the team through practice at Brew length, the court is an election challenge. There rephrased her belief, andJesse the issue. praised the team’s P, and if the fast start. is a belief that folks outside of the city’s the root of the case is Measure Councilwoman Arceneaux asked Cornwell “They surprised me so far,” he said. “I am especially the have election boundaries were able to cast a vote on our election fraud is proven, and pleased by our play at shortstop and pitcher. ” for a written legal opinion directed to Council ruled illegal, then the city might have to sales tax initiative. Brew coaches the defensive members, and he said he will prepare one. portion of the game and sticks “There is four items being sought in that return millions of dollars. Public comments on the selection process fato the fundamentals. “We have two different “You opinions” she hands in front, step and aim at the chest of litigation; that the county register recorder Batiste. and clearly for those in the keep your On the 18th avored new process By Darlene Lofgren legal opinion be ordered to make available all ballots- said “and I’m not saying your man doesaudience a good job, ” resident the person you are throwingThe to,” final he said. “Weofhave sound was introduced; “The the ballot desiring to Carolyn keep a count ballots with it.” She counting involved in Measure P; that they be is not correct...But I don’t agree Stokeslive said. in “If you fire Batiste all of you have to fundamentals, but I know the team can do better.”April counting was aired record for themselves of the from Compton’s detail, ending allowed to cross check every address with the repeated her point of view inOne deal with me. Not just one of you, all of you. ” of the cornerstones of team success is positive attinumbers. primary nominating council chambers. for Brew paying theand he18th precinct maps; that all further recount fees with “so who’s responsible She asked the Council if they understood her tudes, said, deals with problems immediately. Those involved in The chamber began filling election will be presented on twice, and Arceneaux acknowledged her. “I am not a babysitter and do not tolerate hardheads,” he funds back?” be waived; and that Measure P be voided. checking the ballots and with citizens at 8:06 p.m. when Thursday, April 27th, 11:00 is serious, and I am teaching them about baseball.” Resident Lorraine Cervantes expressed conThe city attorney begansaid. an “This explanation, “So that is under election law,” said the counting them cern wereabout seated the counting began, shortly a.m. in Council Chambers. the publicity the meeting received. The team is turning the corner offensively, Brew said, bebut the councilperson cut him off. city attorney. well guys as atkeptafter the pollsquiet, closed. The this meeting ” she said. cause “Measure of diligent,Phard work.The results of that tally will across the dais, as“You “Let’s be simple,” she said. He went on to speak of the California a long table before the dais. counting and the resulting determine the ballot for the “That is why no one is here tonight, and it is not started voting. That’sin the batting cage, but live pitching imconstitution, Article 13, Section 32, in election day—wrong people “They Ballot countingon television. machines” announcements continued proves the hitters’ timing, ” he said. “We play small ball (scorJune 6th election. Positions what we’re talking about here. That’s the reference to whether or not Compton City Clerk Godwin and Zurita reing runs with singles andupdoubles instead of home runs). were If arranged between theAlita uninterrupted untilboth after for election are Mayor, would have to return funds given it, such as issue.” sponded, and said the that meeting they stay focused, those Councilperson ground ball hits will turn into 12:30 night.notice met the District 2,linetwo rows. City Clerk Alita Godwin Still to be counted at that The Sibrie Park Braves take advantage of a forfeit on Saturday, Councilperson District 3, » See Pageannounced 5A » See 9A April 28, and hold an additional practice. the results of the time wereMANAGER, more thanPage a 1,000 City Attorney, CityBRAVES, Clerk, and » See MEASURE P, Pg 3 precincts individually, slowly provisional ballots. City Treasurer.

Council interviews candidates for city manager

Braves enjoy early-season success

Reward offered in Compton gun killing

Primary election results to be announced Thursday

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News Criminal properties targeted by LA City Attorney By Staff Reports Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer said Wednesday his office has filed lawsuits against the owners of six properties across the city allegedly connected to drug sales and criminal activity. The properties are located in the San Fernando Valley and South Los Angeles and include single-family homes, an apartment building and two motels. “For too long, residents of these communities across our city have been plagued by the rampant criminal activity we allege at these properties,” Feuer said. “Enough is enough. My office will continue to fight to rid our neighborhoods of illegal guns, drugs and gang conduct that devastate communities.” The five lawsuits seek injunctions against each of the property owners and prohibit criminal activity or gang activity at the locations, along with physical and managerial improvements. The lawsuits involve: • A single-family home at 6548 Cleon Ave. in North Hollywood, which is allegedly the site of heroin and methamphetamine sales. In the past year, the LAPD has made 18 narcotics-related arrests at the property, according to the

city attorney’s office. Emile Gosline, the property owner, is the named defendant. • Three bungalows located at 709-711 1/2 W. 54th St. in Vermont Square, which are allegedly used as hangouts for two Crips criminal street gangs. Emaline Harris, as trustee of the Eddie & Emaline Harris Revocable Living Trust, the property owner, is named in the lawsuit, which alleges the properties are used for narcotics sales and the storage of firearms. • A single-family home at 333 W. 58th St. in Vermont Knolls that is allegedly used to sell

crystal methamphetamine. Undercover officers have made four buys at the location so far this year, according to Feuer’s office, which says the property was also the location of two shootings and the arrest of a person illegally possessing a handgun. Property owner Tyreca Deshon Angrum and alleged drug dealers Frank Hall and Tyson Hall are named in the lawsuit. • A single-family home at 900 E. 24th St. in Historic South-Central is allegedly the location of drug sales, threats, batteries and assaults. The property owner, Julia Griffith, and Aaron Novel, a resident

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “It’s not our practice to review or investigate barroom conversations.” — Senate President Pro Tem Kevin

Man sentenced to 92-year-to-life for sexually abusing six girls By Staff Reports A man convicted of sexually abusing a half-dozen girls between 1989 and 2015 was sentenced Tuesday to 92 years to life in state prison. Superior Court Judge Tammy Chung Ryu also ordered Martin Ruiz Sanchez, 53, to register as a lifetime sex offender. Sanchez was found guilty Feb. 8 of three counts of lewd acts on a child, two counts of child molesting and one count each of continuous

sexual abuse, oral copulation or sexual penetration with a child 10 years old or younger and committing a forcible lewd act on a child. The crimes involved six girls between the ages of 4 and 7, but two other children testified during the trial that they, too, had been sexually assaulted by Sanchez, according to Deputy District Attorney Abigail Baron. It was not clear how Sanchez met the girls, but authorities launched an

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at the property and alleged drug dealer, are named in the lawsuit. • The 4 Star Motel, an 18-unit property at 7400 S. Figueroa St. in South Los Angeles, and the 12-unit Showtime Motel at 11122 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, are both allegedly locations for drug sales, sexual assaults and prostitution. The owners and operators of both motels, Sureshchandra N. Patel and Bhavnaben S. Patel, are named as defendants, along with Four Star Motel Corp., Bhavna Suresh LA, LLC, Suresh Bhavna SC, LLC, and Showtime Motel Corp.

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in October 2015, and has remained behind bars since then.

South LA man who targeted elderly victims in lottery scam sentenced to 18 months By Staff Reports A South Los Angeles man who masterminded a lottery scam that targeted senior citizens with promises of cash prizes and cars -- as long as they first paid taxes and fees -- was sentenced Monday to 18 months in federal prison. Carl Dean Bullock, 65, will also pay at least $45,700 in restitution to his victims, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He pleaded guilty in February to mail and wire fraud charges before U.S. District Judge George H. Wu. Bullock was indicted last summer by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles on 13 counts of mail fraud, three counts of wire fraud and four counts of aggravated identity theft.

Prosecutors said Bullock would tell his mostly elderly victims that they had won large lottery or sweepstakes prizes and, in order to obtain their “winnings,” would need to send money to pay for taxes, fees and other expenses. Hoping to collect the winnings, victims sent money via wire transfer, money orders and cash. Bullock admitted that he received at least some of the fraudulently obtained money, and then sent a portion of it to his co-schemers, most of whom were in Jamaica. The investigation uncovered 25 victims -- one of whom was 88 years old -- who sent nearly $200,000 to obtain their non-existent prizes.

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workers deciding whether to unionize. The appointment smacks of “cronyism,” said Sen. John Moorlach of Costa Mesa, among all 13 Republicans who voted against confirming Hall. Some of the state’s most influential agricultural organizations opposed Hall’s nomination, alleging he’s too closely tied with the United Farm Workers union. They said Hall received campaign contributions from the UFW, supported legislation sponsored by the union and marched with UFW members

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locked in a long-running labor dispute. Mark Soble, the board’s acting executive secretary, said Hall declined to comment on the alleged bar confrontation. He pointed to Hall’s testimony to the Senate Rules Committee, in which he pledged to work with people from all sides. The alleged confrontation did not come up during that hearing. “I can’t make a decision with 50 percent of the knowledge,” Hall said at the March 1 event. “I have to have information from all stakeholders in order to be

an effective member of the board.” Democrats defended Hall’s nomination, saying they know him well as a committed colleague who works hard to understand issues and build consensus. “I see somebody that can serve in this position in an effective, fair manner,” said Sen. Jim Beall, D-San Jose. “I do not see one incident that someone might bring up as a reason to turn down someone we’ve worked with, as I have, for eight years.” Evan Westrup, a Brown spokesman, said the governor’s top priority is to select the best candidate for every appointment. But Brown gave an unusually candid look into the political nature of his appointments in an offhand comment at the end of a speech Wednesday to the League of California Cities. He launched into a story from his first campaign for governor in 1974. “I met a dentist in Lodi and he did a fundraiser for me,” Brown said. “So after I got elected I put him on the dental board. And people said, ‘Why’d you put this guy on the dental board?’ And I said, ‘Because I wanted some representation from Lodi,’ which we didn’t have.”

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Blue Line crashes in Compton There was then a spatter of some laughter in the chamber. “This is far from being funny,” snapped Zurita at the audience. “We’re talking about maybe eight million dollars before this matter even goes before the judge. I mean this is not a laughing matter. Some things you gotta take serious. So, Mr. City Manager (Cecil Rhambo), I’m gonna request that you go out—I think we have a list of legal firms that we can use—and get a second opinion on the case that’s filed as it relates to Measure P.” “He’s got no authority to do that,” quietly asserted the city attorney. “I believe I do!” answered the mayor pro tem. “We have a list of legal law firms that we can use, in the city manager’s office.” She went on to say that Cornwell had provided the list. “Now if it’s a fictitious list,” she said, “now that I want to use it...” “I don’t know exactly where it is in the charter,” she continued, “that says the mayor/council can go out for a second legal opinion, but -” “You didn’t ask the mayor or council,” explained Cornwell. “You asked the city manager.” “I’m not gonna call a legal firm and get it,” she said, indignantly. “That’s what his job is to do for me.” “But,” said the attorney, “the council hasn’t decided to do it.” Reporter’s Note: one of the main reasons a council has an agenda is to protect the citizens from a council action taken without notice. The agenda is posted in a public place; the requirement is usually at least 72 hours before the meeting, so citizens can see what actions might be taken. Public comments on an issue not on the agenda cannot be addressed with council taking any action, either, for the same reason: to protect the public.

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All protests must be submitted in writing prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. The protest must identify your parcel by including the Assessor’s Identification Number (parcel number) and be signed by the owner. It can be mailed to the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, P.O. Box 4000, Whittier, CA 90607-4000 or turned in at the public hearing. A scanned copy of your protest, including your signature, may be submitted via email to rates@lacsd.org. All protests must be received by 1:30 p.m., May 10, 2017, to be considered at the hearing. If you would like further information, please call the Districts staff at (855) 240-9506 (toll free), Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or visit the Districts’ website at www.lacsd.org.

VERNON AVE EL SEGUNDO BLVD

$ 883.00 156.00 441.30 116.90 3,745.00

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Industrial Wastewater Surcharge Rates: ($/MG) $ 843.00 $ 863.00 ($/1000 lbs COD) 149.00 152.50 ($/1000 lbs SS) 421.50 431.40 ($/g/m) 111.70 114.30 (Short Form $/MG) 3,577.00 3,661.00

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903.00 $ 923.00 159.50 163.00 451.20 461.10 119.50 122.10 3,829.00 3913.00

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Industrial Wastewater Surcharge Rates: ($/MG) $ 843.00 $ 863.00 $ 883.00 ($/1000 lbs COD) 149.00 152.50 156.00 ($/1000 lbs SS) 421.50 431.40 441.30 ($/g/m) 111.70 114.30 116.90 (Short Form $/MG) 3,577.00 3,661.00 3,745.00

The cost of operation and maintenance of the District’s facilities, as well as the construction of upgrade capital facilities, is borne by the existing users of the system. After taking all other sources of revenue into consideration, the remaining revenue required to provide continued services is apportioned to all existing dischargers on the basis of their use of the system. Use is based on the quantity (flow) and strength (chemical oxygen demand [COD] and suspended solids [SS]), with the average daily quantity of sewage flow and strength from one single-family home equal to one sewage unit. All other user categories are assessed proportional to a sewage unit. Residential, commercial, and small industrial users pay a service charge for the number of sewage units generated. Large industrial users pay an annual surcharge rather than a service charge. Some industrial dischargers can elect to pay the annual surcharge using assumed strength parameters established by the Districts (short form rate). Each District also receives a percentage of the one percent general property tax levy on all parcels within that District. Thus, the total annual cost of wastewater treatment service for any given user can be determined by adding either the service charge or surcharge, as applicable, to the property tax received by the District.

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$198.00

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2020-21

$192.00

$186.00

Sanitation District No. 1 provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal service for the areas shown on the map. The operation and maintenance and upgrade capital expenses necessary to manage your wastewater are funded through the service charge and surcharge programs. Any expansion capital projects needed to accommodate new users are funded through the connection fee program. No change to the connection fee rate is being proposed at this time.

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Filing of the Service Charge Report is required under the California Health and Safety Code in order for the District to continue to collect the wastewater service charge as a separate line item on the property tax roll. This is the most cost-effective means of collecting the service charges. In June 2014, the Board of Directors adopted ordinances setting Service Charge and Industrial Wastewater Surcharge rates for Fiscal Years 201415 through 2016-17. Because these ordinances are in their final year, the Board must now consider adopting new rates beginning with the 2017-18 fiscal year.

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Sanitation District No. 8 provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal service for the areas shown on the map. The operation and maintenance and upgrade capital expenses necessary to manage your wastewater are funded through the service charge and surcharge programs. Any expansion capital projects needed to accommodate new users are funded through the connection fee program. No change to the connection fee rate is being proposed at this time.

The Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 1 of Los Angeles County will hold a public hearing on May 10, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., at the Districts’ Joint Administrative Office, 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601. The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with an opportunity to make comments regarding the Service Charge Report filed with the District Clerk on March 8, 2017, proposed Service Charge and Industrial Wastewater Surcharge rates, and whether the service charge should continue to be collected on the 2017-18 property tax bill for parcels of property located within Sanitation District No. 1. The boundaries of Sanitation District No. 1 are shown below.

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The Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 8 of Los Angeles County will hold a public hearing on May 10, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., at the Districts’ Joint Administrative Office, 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601. The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with an opportunity to make comments regarding the Service Charge Report filed with the District Clerk on March 8, 2017, proposed Service Charge and Industrial Wastewater Surcharge rates, and whether the service charge should continue to be collected on the 2017-18 property tax bill for parcels of property located within Sanitation District No. 8. The boundaries of Sanitation District No. 8 are shown below.

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PUBLIC NOTICE by COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 8 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY of FILING OF A SERVICE CHARGE REPORT; and PUBLIC HEARING ON: The Service Charge Report; The Proposed Service Charge and Industrial Wastewater Surcharge Rates; and Collection of the Service Charge on the Property Tax Roll

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“I can’t have you frame the issue when I’m trying to respond,” said Cornwell. “My question is: Measure P generates funds to the city of Compton -” said Zurita. “But the law says,” replied Cornwell, “there’s a process to contest exactly your issue...” He stopped, then started again. “You may be right. Ms. Boone may be right in her lawsuit. What’s before the court,” however, he said, again with great emphasis, “is not a tax and revenue case that gets you to refund the money.” “That would be great...believe me,” said the councilperson. “I want to spend the money. I want to fix the streets, but I don’t want to be stuck on a council that has to figure out how to pay back millions of dollars.” She then spoke of rulings and various scenarios and ended with “if the election is overturned, what’s the consequences?” “A new election,” he said. “So the funds would stop right there being collected?” she asked. “Yes,” he replied. “And what about that money we collected?” she queried. “That’s not -” he began. “It was generated because of Measure P,” she added. “I didn’t file a lawsuit!” he said. “But you do understand my question?” she asked. “Yes,” he responded. “All right,” said Zurita. “So long as we have it in writing, and I mean...what do you do? You got a city attorney and you gotta accept an opinion but I just wish that maybe for the benefit of my ability to spend the money with a clear understanding, I’d like to see a second opinion on it.” “Okay,” said Cornwell. “That’s the end of my report, but again -”

accident and that person was taken to the hospital as well.” Their conditions were unknown. Metro set up bus shuttles to move passengers around the crash scene, Sotero said. The crash temporarily shut down both north and southbound traffic on the tracks, Montenegro said. About 4:45 p.m. officials reopened up one track, which north and southbound trains are now sharing, he added. The California Highway Patrol will be conducting the accident investigation because the collision took place in an unincorporated section of Los Angeles, Montenegro said.

By Cat Keniston A collision between a Metro Blue Line train and a car in the Compton area left two people in the vehicle and one person on the train injured. The crash took place around 3:43 p.m. between the Willowbrook and Compton train stations at 119th Street and Willowbrook Avenue, according to Metro’s Dave Sotero and the sheriff’s Transit Policing Division spokesman Ramon Montenegro. “Two people in the car were injured in the crash and transported to a hospital for treatment,” Montenegro said. “There was also one person on the train who complained of chest pains after the

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Opinion Black eye causes quandary of the first order Dr. James L. Snyder Quandaries come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. As someone who is somewhat of a connoisseur in this area, I can readily attest to this. However, many do not realize quandaries come in two categories. First are those quandaries that come about through no fault of the person in said quandary. For all practical purposes (and those in a quandary are usually not practical), it is impossible to adequately prepare for such an event in life. Second are self-imposed quandaries. This, unfortunately, is the area where I flounder the most. To be perfectly honest, and I’m not suggesting that I’m perfect; I have created most of the havoc in my life. Believe me, I would like to put the blame on someone other than myself in many of these situations but, alas, I am to blame. What I am about to relate belongs to the first category. I found myself in a quandary recently through no fault of mine. And yet, I’m not able to prove it. This is the most discouraging thing. I know it was not my fault, but nobody will believe me. Through the years, I have adopted a certain nocturnal procedure. When I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom I keep my eyes closed. There is a very simple reason for this. One, I know exactly where I am going, so I don’t need to open my eyes. Two, I do not want my body to know that I’m awake. I want to fool my body into believing I’m asleep. I used to do what everybody else does. Get up, open my eyes and go to the bathroom. However, whenever I did, my body thought I was up for the night and try as I might, I could not convince my body to go back to sleep until I made one trip to the kitchen, and you know what that meant. Exactly . . . the refrigerator. This kitchen appliance holds no appeal for me, but I do enjoy the contents. Moreover, my body knows this only too well. So, I devised a plan to outwit my body. Some people would let their body dictate to them, but I am not of that breed. When I have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, I am careful not to open my eyes. With this strategy, I am able to get up, go to the bathroom and return without my body being aware of what is going on. My plan worked quite well without a quandary in sight for years, until one night recently. About 2:37 a.m., according to the digital clock by my bedside, the urge to go the bathroom came upon me like a roaring lion. Being careful not to arouse my body, I slunk out of bed, wary to keep both eyes closed. Everything chugged along quite well and then, all of a sudden there was a resounding “whack,” a flash of blinding light and a twinge that danced from my right eye all the way down to the soles of my feet, only to return. Quickly following this, a loud squawk emitted from my mouth. All this commotion completely aroused my body to a state of full awakeness. By this time, my body, my wife and I were wide-awake. As it turned out, someone, and I’m not mentioning any names, left the bathroom door open. It opens into our bedroom and I had run smack, dab into it. The result was a black eye to beat all black eyes. There are worse things in this world than running into a door - like explaining to your devoted public how you got that black eye. While my right eye was throbbing, I never gave any thought to how I would explain it. However, it was a quandary and it was not of my doing. “How did you get that black eye?” A friend asked me the next day. It was a perfectly innocent question so I cheerfully (if you can be cheerful with a black eye) said, “I ran into a door last night.” I thought this would be the end of the matter. Boy, was I ever in for a shock. “Sure, you did,” my friend replied sarcastically. Then he winked. I soon realized I was in for some trouble. You can only do so much to hide a black eye. Another friend: “What happened to your eye? You talked back to your wife or something?” This is usually followed by that insidious laugh, “Tee, hee, hee.” Why is it that when a person gets a black eye from running into a door nobody believes him? After all, I’m not in the habit of telling outright lies. I may exaggerate or rearrange the facts, but I never would outright lie about anything. Especially if related to my wife. While feeling a little blue over my black eye, I discovered something in my Bible. David knew of quandaries and wrote many Psalms celebrating this fact of life. “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me” (Psalms 138:7). It is inevitable that quandaries will come. Some from out of the blue and some of my own creation. The comforting truth is, God will always “revive me” in His own special way.

Trump caters to his electoral base with ‘Buy American, Hire American’ executive order By Natalia Castro President Trump completely changed the electoral map in 2016. Now, he has enacted policy through a new Executive Order which will continue to serve the unique coalition of conservative and union households he attracted. Trump has ignited a flame under new Republican voters, and his message is one that other GOP politicians would be wise to listen to as we begin the mid-term election season. Trump’s most recent executive order entitled “Buy American and Hire American,” re-inforces the values of both blue-collar workers and conservatives who provided Trump’s margin of victory, particularly in the Rust Belt. Here, Trump is attempting to follow through on some of his most basic promises, to get Americans back to work and to get a handle on our nation’s immigration system. Buy American seeks to ensure that steel, iron, and manufactured goods which the United States has received from other countries are now incentivized to be produced and bought in the United States through federal financial assistance awards and federal procurements. The executive order defends that this will “promote economic and national security and to help stimulate economic growth, create good jobs at decent wages, strengthen our middle class, and support the American manufacturing and defense industrial bases.” Meanwhile, Hire American focuses on the restructuring of our national visa system and promised to “rigorously enforce and administer the laws governing entry into the United States of workers from abroad” with the goal of raising wages and employment rates for U.S. citizen workers. Trump announced this Executive Order in a symbolic and politically potent area, Kenosha Wis., one of several solidly blue states Republicans turned in 2016. As Abby Phillips of the Washington Post reminds, “The return to Wisconsin is a first for Trump, who narrowly won the state by about 27,000 votes over Democrat Hillary Clinton. But the victory punctured a decades-long history of Rust Belt states remaining solidly in the Democratic column. During the campaign, Trump railed against free-trade deals, outsourcing of U.S. jobs and the death of American manufacturing in states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.” Trump effectively mobilized a voting block that had been disenfranchised for years by Democrats. The executive order reflects the two constituencies Trump has been working for consistently. Buy American has been supported by Democrats rather than Republicans in the past, in fact, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has offered nearly identical legislation to Trump’s action. Yet, Hire American is a clear conservative push. Trump won because blue collar workers and union households in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania joined with their conservative counterparts to flip those states red. Now Democrats are trying to turn them back. Already, Democrats like Baldwin have seen they need to connect with the silent majority in the country that elected Trump and so are attempting to outflank him. Baldwin pushed Trump to take the additional step to ensure countries “buy American”, since several major trade agreements provide

President Donald Trump brandishes a signed executive order. waivers to 59 nations to avoid this policy. Lori Wallach, director of Public Citizen’s Global Trade Watch, explained to The Nation, “If President Trump is serious about strengthening ‘Buy American’ and delivering on his pledges to create more American manufacturing jobs, he could immediately withdraw with 60 days written notice from World Trade Organization procurement rules with no penalty and invoke his executive authority to reverse all 59 trade pact Buy American waivers.” To be sure, the Trump executive order does order agencies within 150 days to “assess the use of waivers within their agencies by type and impact on domestic jobs and manufacturing.” So, something may yet be coming down the pike that does just that.

In terms of managing the base that got him elected, Trump took a great first step, but as he told residents of Wisconsin last week, “We’ve lost 70,000 factories since China joined the World Trade Organization. And you’ve seen that and you’ve heard about it — 70,000… But this election, the American people voted to end the theft of American prosperity. They voted to bring back their jobs — and to bring back their dreams into our country.” In other words, there’s a lot of work to be done by the metrics Trump used to be criticize the state of the U.S. economy in 2016. Trump must continue catering to both his conservative constituency angry about Obama’s neglect on immigration and the blue-collar workers who are demanding a resurgence of

Photo by Susan Walsh manufacturing and other industries that have been exported overseas. Moving into midterm election season, Republicans cannot risk an upset which would send Congress into Democratic control. Trump and Republican re-election hopefuls must be even more Trump than Trump has been, pushing for the working class alongside conservative principle issues. Across the country, Trump’s constituency may be embracing what he is doing, but Republicans in Congress must be supportive as well if they hope to remain in power during the midterm battle with the constituency that elected the GOP to majorities in 2016. Natalia Castro is a contributing editor at Americans for Limited Government.

Lois Lerner should be in jail

By Natalia Castro From Feb. 2010 until May 2012 the IRS showed Americans exactly what the weaponization of executive agencies looks like when the Obama administration directly targeted the tea party and other conservative 501(c)(4) groups for political reasons. Now over three years later, justice still has not been served. Luckily, Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) and Kevin Brady (R-Texas) are seeking closure for the American people to eliminate the corruption Obama left in our country. In a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions this month, Roskam and Brady explain, “On April 9, 2014, the House Committee on Ways and Means voted to send a letter to the Department of Justice referring former IRS Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois G. Lerner for criminal prosecution… Despite this fact, and for what many believe were purely partisan reasons, the prior administration refused to review Ms. Lerner’s misconduct.” The congressmen are calling for an investigation once again to finally hold the IRS accountable for their actions. The investigation by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in 2014 clearly found not only that the IRS “targeted conservative-oriented applicants for tax-exempt status” but also that, “[t]he Obama administration exhibited a lack of accountability for the IRS misconduct” and “Lois Lerner’s refusal to testify hindered the Committee’s investigation.” Yet despite being declared in contempt of Congress, Lerner was not prosecuted at all. In fact, the report even finds that, “as weeks wore on and the initial outrage faded, a deliberate effort emerged to minimize and obfuscate the misconduct. The administration claimed the misconduct was the responsibility of rogue line-level agents in the IRS Cincinnati office. A senior Congressional Democrat proclaimed the ‘case is solved’ just as the investigation began.”

Unsurprisingly, the Obama Administration voted to protect their image and let corruption fester. Now with a new administration present, Roskam and Bradly are demanding action, reminging Sessions that three years ago the House committee found that Lerner had “used her position to improperly influence IRS action against conservative organizations, denying these groups due process and equal protection rights under the law… she impeded official investigations by providing misleading statements in response to questions from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. Finally, Lerner risked exposing, and may actually have disclosed, confidential taxpayer information, in apparent violation of Internal Revenue Code section 6103 by using her personal email to conduct official business.” The Committee on Ways and Means found in April 2014 that that the IRS’s Determinations Unit “began searching for other requests for exemption involving the Tea Party, Patriots, 9/12 and IRC § 501(c)(4) applications involving political sounding names, e.g., ‘We the People’ or ‘Take Back the Country.’” Lerner even continued to tell students at Duke University in October 2010 that 501(c)(4) organizations were spending money on campaign activity in the wake of the Citizens United decision and claimed, “[E]verybody is screaming at us, ‘fix it now before the election.” In an email to her own IRS employees, Lerner noted that “Tea Party Matter very dangerous ….Cincy should probably NOT have these cases.” By June 2011 Congressional investigations began at a slow pace, and in November 2012 Lerner began to mislead the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). Lerner deliberately sent emails regarding this issue on a private server in violation of Internal Revenue Code section 6103, which maintains that in order to mitigate the risk of exposing confidential taxpayer information all official business must be conducted on protected servers.

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Opinion Talkin’ ‘bout my generation: Stop hating on millennials By Robert Romano Having been born in 1980, I could not help but to click on a Washington Examiner article entitled “We hated millennials well before ‘Girls’ came along,” by columnist Emily Jashinsky. Jashinsky, ironically a millennial herself, describing it as “our generation” later in the review, contended that, “‘Millennials’ and their reputations, for better or worse, are permanently hitched to [HBO show ‘Girls’] depiction of inordinately ambitious, overprivileged, socially conscious narcissists struggling to cope with the darker realities of adult life in a politically-charged environment.” Never mind that only about 4 million or so viewers — let alone millennials who number more than 80 million — even regularly watched “Girls” according to industry viewing figures, which includes international audiences. Did American millennials, defined by Gallup as those born between 1980 and 1996, know their entire generation was defined by a television show relatively few of them even watched? Let’s also leave aside the obvious, that Baby Boomers were criticized and painted with the same broad brush by social commentators in the 1960s and 1970s. Those stereotypes even inspired The Who to pen “My Generation,” wherein the lyrics read, “People try to put us down, Talkin’ ’bout my generation. Just because we get around, Talkin’ ’bout my generation.” To Jashinsky’s credit, she does identify these traits as stereotypes that the comedy itself exploited, but then goes on to embrace them: “But for all the ways the show was novel, it cannot claim credit for creating, or even meaningfully contributing to, society’s reflexive hatred of millennials. For that, you’ll have to thank millennials themselves. The Hannahs at Thanksgiving dinners around the country, the Marnies at neighborhood bars, the Jessas in line at the DMV.” Jashinsky concluded, “As ambassadors to the world, armed with social media and an obsessive penchant for using it, we are all the voices of our generation. After all, isn’t that why ‘Girls’ was funny?” As if millennials alone had a monopoly on smart phone and social media addictions — or promiscuity or inappropriate behavior, for that matter.

But let’s just take social media usage. A quick glance at my Facebook friends anecdotally reveals a plethora of Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and others who utilize the same service. A broader look at the Facebook Insights of our Americans for Limited Government page reveals the broad majority of our likes, 67 percent, are over the age of 45. A 2016 study by Pew Research found that older Americans are making greater use of social media as well. 72 percent of Internet-using 50 to 64 year olds and 62 percent of Internet-using seniors reported using Facebook. Apparently, you don’t need to have been born after 1980 to figure out how to log into a smart phone app or to share pictures. What I found most objectionable, though, was this notion that there is something fundamentally wrong with millennials that can be gleaned simply by watching “Girls.” That is not to take a shot at the comedy or its creators. Here, it is the commentary, not the show, that is really portraying millennials rather monolithically. The show focused on the lives of hipster urbanites in New York City. Jashinsky overstates their importance, as if its depiction were to be etched in time and stand as a scarlet letter for all millennials to bear. Sure, some millennials embrace that bit of subculture. But other millennials embrace other parts of the culture, too. Say, faith. Or, sports. Or, sci-fi and comic books. Or, music festivals. Or, outdoors activities. Or, cooking gourmet foods. That is to say, they are as diverse a generation as has existed in the past. Millennials have also fought for their country, many having served and died in Afghanistan and Iraq. “Girls” portrays young people working as actors, artists and writers who never seem to settle down — typical of the genre of 20 and 30 somethings living in the big city, dating back to “Friends” and its predecessors. But this ignores the reality that although millennials are tending to wait longer to get married, per research from Gallup, that trend actually began with Gen Xers, those born between 1965 and 1979, and besides, there are millions of millennials who are actually married and are actively raising families. In other words, the trends transcend generations. Looking deeper, lower marriage

and birth rates might be attributed as much to longer term economic trends such as recently declining labor participation, slower growth and lower income expectations. There is also higher female labor participation compared to the earlier 20th Century to consider that coincided with those trends. And socially there is also the relatively high divorce rate among Baby Boomers that may have helped shape subsequent generations’ views on marriage. Of course, Jashinsky and other commentators might be forgiven for the broad brushstrokes, if only because they are so common when conducting generational analysis, even with statistics. I just made more than a few generalizations myself if even to note certain nuances. I based them on research, but there you have it. Even in the political science field, the liberal leanings for example of millennials is taken as gospel, even when citing statistics. Consider these headlines in 2016. “Only 1 in 5 Millennials Lean Republican, Poll Finds,” from Time.com. Or, “New poll of millennial voters shows clear shift toward Democrats, away from Trump,” from the LA Times. Yet in swing states like Michigan, in 2016 President Donald Trump still proved competitive among millennials, overperforming particularly among older millennials. In Michigan, Trump actually won narrowly among 30 to 39 year olds, 46 percent to 45 percent according to the CNN exit poll. In Pennsylvania, although Trump lost the millennial vote, he still garnered 44 percent of 18-24 year olds and 40 percent of 30-39 year olds. Those are not insignificant numbers. They may have been attracted to Trump’s economic message on trade, or his relative to Hillary Clinton non-interventionist campaign stance on foreign affairs. Whatever it was, without those millennial votes, Trump would not be the President today. Which leads to another point. Age might be a better predicter of behavior than generational identity. Trump performed better amongst older Americans. Millennials are aging, too. So, when conservatives write about millennials, they should keep in mind that they are not simply a static entity, neither culturally nor politically. Millennials are just as much an audience that is persuadable as any other.

GOP dodged bullet in Georgia should serve as wake-up call on agenda to avoid extinction in 2018 By Peter Hong Republicans in Washington today are breathing a huge sigh of relief that Democrat House candidate Jon Ossoff did not attain the 50 percent plus one majority needed to win last night’s special election in the tony Georgia suburbs surrounding Atlanta. But the vote came with a resounding message to the GOP: shape up! Will Republicans get it? If not, Ossoff — a 30-year old filmmaker and liberal celebrity wannabe — will win the June 20th runoff election — a contest in which he cannot even vote for himself due to residency ineligibility. More importantly, it could mark the start of a vicious political cycle, which would jeopardize the House Republican majority in 2018. After wiping the sweat off their collective brows (as they did last week in another closer-than-expected special election in Kansas), Republicans may be tempted to shrug off last night’s results. After all, Ossoff was the anointed Democrat in an 18-candidate field dominated by Republicans who spent the better part of the campaign fighting for second place (GOP candidates actually won a slim majority of the total vote). Ossoff’s campaign raised over $8 million — only 5 percent of which came from Georgia — blitzing the expensive Atlanta airwaves and turning out disgruntled voters. Finally, Georgia’s 6th Congressional District is a traditional Republican stronghold, previously represented by Newt Gingrich, Senator Johnny Isakson, and Tom Price. In fact, Price won reelection with 62 percent of the vote in 2016 (although Trump only won the district by a single point) before his appointment as HHS Secretary opened up the seat. So, no worries, right? All Republican candidate Karen Handel has to do by the runoff is throw together a party unity rally, hit Ossoff for being a shameless carpetbagger, and the district’s natural GOP leanings will allow her to pick up all the remaining Republican votes. Problem solved. The bad news for Republicans is that this was not a typical special election. Special elections tend to generate little interest and correspondingly, very low voter turnout. Last night’s race attracted 193,000 voters, only 9 percent off the 210,000 vote mark set in the last regularly scheduled midterm election in 2014. President Trump appeared to have a “reverse coattails” effect on the race, generating little traction for Republican candidates most closely tied to him while fueling the liberal animosity responsible for Ossoff’s out-of-state contributions. When voters last year gave Republicans the keys to the White House and both houses of Congress, they expected results: repeal of Obamacare, conservative Supreme Court appointments, tax reform, a border wall, and the deconstruction of the administrative state. To date, all they have received in return is one outstanding Supreme Court justice and a few Congressional repeals of last-minute Obamaera regulations. The rest of the voters’ agenda is in tatters. Obamacare repeal? — witness the “Ryancare” disaster. Tax reform? — wait till Obamacare “repeal.” And the wall? On Jan. 27, House Speaker Paul Ryan, said of border wall funding “But this is something we want to get on right away. And so we do believe this is one of the most important promises the president made running for office. It’s a promise he’s going to keep and it’s a promise we’re going to help him keep,” adding that the timing was “in the first quarter we can get this done.” Following a threat by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to fight the wall (even to the point of shutting down the government) and comments by Senate Republican leadership that funding for a border wall would be put on hold, Ryan reversed course, saying “The big chunk of money for the wall really is next year’s — next fiscal year’s appropriations because they literally can’t start construction even this quickly.”

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Focus on Food A Naturally Sweet Party Treat

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Cinnamon Honey Buns

Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board Servings: 12 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened and divided 1/2 cup honey, divided 1/2 cup chopped, toasted nuts (optional) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed according to package directions 2/3 cup raisins Grease 12 muffin cups with 1 tablespoon butter. To prepare honey nut topping: Mix together 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 cup honey and chopped nuts, if desired. Place 1 teaspoon topping in each muffin cup. To prepare buns: Mix together remaining butter, remaining honey and cinnamon. Roll out bread dough onto floured surface into 18-by-8-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough. Sprinkle evenly with raisins. Starting with long side, roll dough into log. Cut log into 12 slices, 1 1/2 inches each. Place one slice, cut-side up, into each prepared muffin cup. Set muffin pan in warm place; let dough rise 30 minutes. Heat oven to 375 F. Place muffin pan on foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, or until buns are golden brown. Remove from oven; cool in pan 5 minutes. Invert muffin pan to remove buns. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

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o matter the occasion, a good host knows that great food is the key to any party. These crowd-pleasing snacks and desserts are the perfect treats to make your gathering just a little sweeter. Find more party-worthy recipes at Culinary.net.

An Award-Worthy Snack

Whether you’re gearing up for awards season or spending an evening catching up on your favorite TV drama, there are plenty of small screen events that provide the perfect backdrop for a watch party. Gather your friends and family and get ready to tune in to a fun-filled evening with this delicious snack. Since no party is complete without a delicious food spread, create finger foods that fit the theme of your viewing party. An iconic option like microwave popcorn is sure to be a crowd-pleaser because of its delicious flavor and versatility. Whether you create an enticing popcorn station with fun mix-ins or prepare mouthwatering snacks like festive Mini Popcorn Balls with Chocolate Fondue, microwave popcorn is always a party pleaser. Use a high-quality gourmet popcorn, such as Orville Redenbacher’s, which is the only leading brand that uses real butter. From buttery to sweet and savory, all varieties feature non-GMO, 100 percent whole-grain kernels that pop up lighter and fluffier than ordinary popcorn. Pop onto orville.com to find more recipes for your watch party, or look for Orville Redenbacher’s on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Mini Popcorn Balls with Chocolate ‘Fondue’ Prep time: 25 minutes Servings: 12 1 bag Orville Redenbacher’s Smart Pop! 94 Percent Fat-Free Butter Microwave Popcorn nonstick cooking spray 1/4 cup stick butter or margarine (1/4 cup = 1/2 stick) 1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups light chocolate syrup colored candy sprinkles (optional) Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Remove all un-popped kernels. Spray large bowl with nonstick spray; add popped corn.

In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows and vanilla. Heat 5 minutes, or until marshmallows melt, stirring frequently. Pour over popcorn; mix well with spoon sprayed with cooking spray. Moisten hands with water before shaping popcorn mixture into 24 small balls, about 1/3-cup popcorn mixture each. In small saucepan, heat chocolate syrup over medium heat 5 minutes, or until warm, stirring occasionally. Transfer to small, fondue-style pot. Use wooden skewers or fondue forks to pick up popcorn balls and dip into chocolate and sprinkles, if desired.

An Un-beet-able Dessert

There’s nothing like a colorful dessert to cap off an evening of entertaining. These vibrant cupcakes don’t need artificial dyes to give them their red hue. The secret ingredient is beet, which adds coloring and packs fiber, manganese and iron. Find more healthful recipes perfect for any gathering at aicr.org.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Reprinted with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research Servings: 12 1 cup canned beets, drained 1/2 cup reduced-fat buttermilk, divided 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, unbleached all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa, plus 1-2 tablespoons for decorating 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/3 cup canola oil, chilled 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg, cold Cream Cheese Frosting: 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 4 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese 1/2-1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 350 F. Drop paper liners into 12-cavity muffin pan. Working knife up and down in measuring cup, coarsely chop beets. Place beets in blender, add 1/4 cup buttermilk and blend until beets are finely chopped. Add remaining buttermilk, vinegar and vanilla and blend to puree. Set beet mixture aside. In small bowl, combine flour, 6 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, and set aside. In medium bowl, combine oil and sugar. With hand mixer on medium speed, mix until sugar is evenly moistened. Add cold egg and beat on high until mixture resembles

mayonnaise and sugar is almost completely dissolved, 90 seconds. Add beet mixture and beat until combined. Sift dry ingredients into bowl and mix, either on low speed or by hand until combined with wet ingredients. Divide batter evenly among lined muffin cups, filling them about twothirds full. Bake cupcakes 28-30 minutes, or until tops feel springy. Immediately transfer cupcakes to wire rack and cool completely before frosting. Ice cupcakes, using about 1 tablespoon frosting for each. Place remaining cocoa in strainer and sprinkle over frosted cupcakes. If desired, let cupcakes sit at room temperature to allow frosting to set, about 2 hours. Note: Frosted cupcakes can sit at room temperature for up to 12 hours. To make Cream Cheese Frosting: In small bowl, work sugar and cream cheese together with wooden spoon or hand mixer until combined. Mix in vanilla. Note: Frosting is best when refrigerated 8 hours or overnight, loosely covered, before using. It keeps in refrigerator 5 days.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017 THE BULLETIN 7

Legal Advertising APN: 6141-004-003 T.S. No.: 2016-2349 Order No.: 160025868 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/04/2006. 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 of 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, express 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: Ebelia Perez and Dolores Gonzalez Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 09/14/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2053045 in book XX, page, XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 05/10/2017 Time: 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other reasonable estimated charges: $38,519.60 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1416 w 163RD Street, Compton, CA 90220 A.P.N.: 6141-004-003. 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 FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)986-9342, or visit this Internet Web site www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 20162349. 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. Date: 04/04/2017. S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362 (818)9914600. By: Colleen Irby, Trustee Sale Officer. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE

OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (04/19/17, 04/26/17, 05/03/17 TS# 2016-2349 SDI-5604 SchId:67658 CustId:645

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----------------------------------T.S. No. 15-36295 APN: 6156-025-043 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/9/2007. 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: DAVERON ANTWON JACKSON, AND LATANYA JACKSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded 2/16/2007 as Instrument No. 20070338004 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:5/3/2017 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: $246,573.59 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: 810 N BROADACRES AVE COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220-1615 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 6156-025-043 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 resched-

uled 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 1536295. 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: 4/7/2017 LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elitepostandpub.com ______ Ashley Walker, Sale Assistant

Trustee

THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 21973 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/17 SchId:67662 CustId:108

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----------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DEANNA MAE WASHINGTON Case No. 16STPB05526 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DEANNA MAE WASHINGTON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Aneta R. Washington in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Aneta R. Washington be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 8, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Aneta R. Washington ANETA R WASHINGTON PO BOX 8143 LOS ANGELES CA 90008 CN934981 WASHINGTON Apr 19,26, May 3,10, 2017 SchId:67690 CustId:65

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----------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BETTYE JEAN BATES CASE NO. 16STPB04493 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of BETTYE JEAN BATES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PAMELA D. BATES in the Superior Court of Califor-

nia, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAMELA D. BATES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/02/17 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner JAMES C SHIELDS ESQ SBN 186836 LAW OFFICES OF JAMES C SHIELDS 21707 BLVD

HAWTHORNE

STE 204 TORRANCE CA 90503 CN936710 GATSON Apr 19, 2017, Apr 20, 2019, Apr 26, 2017 SchId:67704 CustId:65

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IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES MARK GUZMAN

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Susan Marie Guzman be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner BRENDA J. LOGAN, ESQ. SBN 153164 400 CORPORATE POINT, STE 300 CULVER CITY CA 90230 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/17 CNS-2999507# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:67694 CustId:61

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----------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MATTHEW GATSON, SR. Case No. 17STPB03046 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MATTHEW GATSON, SR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lucy Mike in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lucy Mike be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 8, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you

Case No. 17STPB03301 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES MARK GUZMAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Susan Marie Guzman in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 22, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: JOHN ESQ

CABALLERO

SBN 105328 SCHIADA & CABALLERO 12016 TELEGRAPH RD STE 204 SANTA FE SPRINGS CA 90670 CN936714 GUZMAN Apr 26, May 3,10, 2017 SchId:67705 CustId:65

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----------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11465926-CT Order No.: 939887 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED

2/3/2006. 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 C ode 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): LARRY TATE AND DOROTHY TATE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 2/15/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0347117 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/18/2017 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: $371,053.96 The purported property address is: 15626 S VISALIA AVE, COMPTON, CA 90220-3339 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 6139-025-020 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 sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939-0772 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: CA-11465926-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 o f 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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916939-0772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com

Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-11-465926-CT IDSPub #0125621 4/26/2017 5/3/2017 5/10/2017 SchId:67711 CustId:608

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-----------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006525844 Title Order No.: 730-170012970 FHA/VA/PM No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/29/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/03/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0702477 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JOHNNY OFISA AND LINA OFISA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/26/2017. TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM. PLACE OF SALE: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 603 WEST INDIGO STREET, COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220. APN#: 6161-025027. 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 $293,232.79. 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 800-758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. homesearch.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006525844. 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:XOME 800-7588052 www.homesearch. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 04/20/2017 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4617592 04/26/2017, 05/03/2017, 05/10/2017 SchId:67720 CustId:64

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----------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSE GARCIA AKA JOSE GARCIA HERNANDEZ CASE NO. 17STPB03415 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOSE GARCIA AKA JOSE GARCIA HERNANDEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CARLOS CABRERA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CARLOS CABRERA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/23/17 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/12/17 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JAMES A. DIAMOND SBN 118484

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

DAVIDSON, RUSS & DIAMOND

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Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner PAULO I. MENEZES SBN 248864 DUARTE LLP

MENEZES,

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----------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LILLIAN DELL ALLEN CASE NO. 17STPB03173 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LILLIAN DELL ALLEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LEROY ALLEN, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LEROY ALLEN, JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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----------------------------------TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CALIFORNIA HOME FINANCE AUTHORITY CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM AND PACE PROGRAM: Golden State Finance Authority (“GSFA”), formerly known as California Home Finance Authority (“CHF”) is seeking to amend the validation Judgment obtained in Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 34-2015-00174212, which authorized the finance or refinance for acquisition, installation and improvement of energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy improvements affixed to or on real property and in buildings, whether the real property or buildings are privately or publicly owned and whether the real property or buildings are used for residential, commercial, industrial, or other purposes (the “Clean Energy Program”) and authorized the CHF Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) Program to include the financing of the seismic strengthening infrastructure for all types of property located in GSFA jurisdictional areas.. GSFA is now seeking to amend the validation Judgment, to include (1) Resolution No. 2016-05, (2) to amend the Program Report for the PACE program to authorize the financing of seismic strengthening improvements that are permanently fixed to residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural or other real property in California pursuant to AB 811, and (3) to authorize the levy of a special tax to finance or refinance Authorized Improvements which shall include seismic improvements pursuant to AB 2618. Any person who wishes to challenge the amendment to the validation Judgment must provide written notice to Danielle Sakai at Best Best & Krieger LLP, 3390 University Ave., 5th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501, phone number (951) 6861450, by May 22, 2017, or appear at the hearing on May 30, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 54 of the Sacramento County Superior Court located at 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/17 CNS-3001545# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:67730 CustId:61

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THE BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017

Entertainment Prince fans remember him a year later

Photo by Chris O’Meara

Prince performs during the halftime show at the 2007 Super Bowl. By Amy Forliti and Jeff Baenen MINNEAPOLIS—For Prince fans, the one-year anniversary of his shocking death from an accidental drug overdose is a time for sadness and celebration. It was a year ago Friday that the music superstar was found dead at Paisley Park, the suburban Minneapolis recording complex where he lived. Fans from around the globe have flocked to Paisley Park, now a museum, for a four-day celebration that includes performances by Prince’s former bandmates and panel discussions. Fans who didn’t want to pop for a $549 ticket to get into Paisley could head to a street party outside First Avenue, the club he made famous in “Purple Rain.” And the Minnesota History Center is staging a special exhibit of Prince memorabilia, including his iconic “Purple Rain” costume. Here’s a look at how some of Prince’s fans are remembering his legacy and mourning his loss. A 6-HOUR DRIVE FOR PRINCE Mary Adams and her 10-year-old daughter, Rachel, visited First Avenue on Friday to pose for a picture in front of

Prince’s star, repainted from silver to gold soon after his death. The duo drove six hours from Kansas City, Missouri, listening to Prince the whole way. “I needed to come here,” said Adams, 50. “This is where it began.” Adams grew up listening to Prince. After he died, she got her first tattoo— Prince’s glyph adorned with open lilies— on her arm. “He’ll always be with me now,” she said. Adams said Prince’s tenacity and drive to do things his own way helped Adams, an actor, realize it was OK to be herself. “He inspired me to be me, and I love him for it—and I always will,” she said, choking up. She planned pilgrimages to the Minneapolis house made famous in the movie “Purple Rain” and to Prince’s old neighborhood. She and her daughter went to Paisley Park but weren’t allowed to leave a memorial—a purple lei and a card—at the fence outside. “This should be a time when we should all be able to go there and pay our respects and say our goodbyes—and it feels like you have to pay a small fortune to get in, and it

breaks my heart,” she said. “I don’t think he would dig that.” FEELING THE LOSS Malinda Listenbee, 46, of Huntsville, Alabama, wore a Prince shirt as she and her husband Ulton waited to enter Paisley Park. She recalled hearing about Prince’s death a year ago by overhearing nurses talk about it while at a doctor’s appointment. She said it felt like she lost a family member. “He was a caring person, a giving person, and it just felt like I knew him,” she said. The couple had already been to Paisley Park once, in November, when they took a VIP tour and played on Prince’s ping-pong table. “I feel like this is a time to celebrate,” she said. “This is a happy space.” PRINCE’S PURPLE ARMY Rhonda Soso, of Compton, California, was among fans shooting pictures outside Paisley Park. She wore a pendant of Prince’s symbol, which she had also spraypainted in black along the legs of her white pants. Soso said she was there “just to be part of the purple family, the purple army.”

She said it was difficult to no longer have Prince, but “his spirit, his energy is still with us.” LOCALS LOVE THEIR PRINCE Liz Larson, 36, of Minneapolis, stopped by the star outside First Avenue on her way to work Friday to pay her respects. She said her mother was a singer in the 1980s and would sometimes hang out with Prince at First Avenue. Larson remembers being at concerts there herself when Prince would suddenly show up to play. Prince’s music “was something you could always put on if you wanted to make people dance at a party,” she said. “It would always shift the mood.” Larson felt isolated last year when Prince died—traveling on business with co-workers who didn’t share her grief. This year, she planned to be at First Avenue’s dance party Saturday with her husband and 6-month-old son—in a Prince onesie. Ryan Matson, 39, of Ramsey, also stopped by Prince’s star to get a photo. He said he had always liked his music, but “after he died, you started liking his songs all over again.” He planned to go home after work, have a few beers and watch “Purple Rain.”

LA’s violent uprising of 1992 returns to TV 25 years later LOS ANGELES—Toward the end of “L.A. Burning,” a new documentary about the fiery and deadly 1992 Los Angeles riots, a man who lived through the turmoil issues an ominous warning about the future. “If we don’t change the way we interact with the police and they interact with us, y’all might as well just welcome the next riot,” he says. The juxtaposition of the historic uprising with today’s high-profile police shootings of black men and the Black Lives Matter movement is the crux of six separate documentaries marking the 25th anniversary of the LA riots, which exploded after four white police officers were

acquitted of severely beating black motorist Rodney King. The ensuing carnage was the worst civil unrest in US history, leaving 55 people dead and more than 2,000 injured. Oscar winner John Ridley and Oscar nominee John Singleton are among the filmmakers using the anniversary to re-examine the events that led to the unrest and contextualize them for a new generation. All six films premiere this week. “Whether there are five, six or seven films, I don’t think there can be enough stories,” Ridley said in a recent interview. “It’s almost stunning, considering the scope and scale of that event, what it meant in the moment

and how people still view it, that it’s taken this long for these stories to come out.” It’s unusual to have six documentaries on the same subject released almost simultaneously, though it could become more commonplace in today’s multi-option media landscape. By comparison, two films were released around the riots’ 20th anniversary in 2012. Since then, Rodney King has died. Florida teen Trayvon Martin was shot and his killer acquitted. The Black Lives Matter movement was born. And the nation transitioned from the leadership of its first black president, Barack Obama, to the uncertainties of Donald

Trump’s administration. “I look at the conditions across our country right now and I’m thinking we certainly didn’t learn much in the last 25 years,” retired Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Michael Moulin says in “L.A. Burning.” He was on duty in South Los Angeles when the riots broke out and appears in several of the new films. Besides the six documentaries marking the riots’ anniversary, a digital story archive and a virtualreality project aim to make sense of the events for today’s viewers. Anniversaries often inspire reflection, and the proliferation of outlets airing documentaries has created more opportunities

for filmmakers interested in exploring the past, said Todd Boyd, a professor of cinema and media studies at the USC School for Cinematic Arts. He points to the O.J. Simpson murder case, which was the subject of narrative and documentary retellings in 2016, 21 years after Simpson was acquitted. “As time passes, people look back on certain eras or events and reconsider them for a new age,” Boyd said. “We’re in a moment now where people are reconsidering that early ‘90s era, whether it’s the Rodney King beating, the riots or O.J.” Those events all spoke to race relations, which may be as fractious now as they were then.

“I think that people just feel (the riots) are a really important cautionary tale right now,” said Molly Gale, a 27-year-old filmmaker developing a virtual-reality project with the Los Angeles Times. “Flash Point: An Immersive 360 Look at Photographing the L.A. Riots,” premiering April 29, was “borne out of our own lack of understanding of how huge the riots really were,” she said. “This project is aiming to reach the millennials to make them understand the history of these places they’re living in,” she said. Another interactive project, KTown92, focuses on stories about the riots from residents of Koreatown.