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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019

Compton Early College High School Scores! Every 2019 Grad Accepted into Four-Year Universities

On Mother’s Day Eve, Compton Mother, 23, Killed by Street Racer

Bethany Holguin, top, and brother Emilio, left, who was hospitalized in critical condition at press time. ota to strike a parked Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a parked Ford Mustang, officials said.

ILLOWBROOK (CNS)—A The driver and passenger in the Infiniti survived 23-year-old Compton mother the crash, jumping out of the vehicle and getting killed in a Willowbrook-area into the red sedan, fleeing the scene. The Infiniti crash that police say was caused driver was described only as a man in his 30s.

Holguin’s passenger—identified by relatives by a street racer was formally identified Monas her 20-year-old day, while her brother, Emilio— brother remained Holguin was on her way to was taken to Harhospitalized in bor UCLA Medical critical condition. pick up her daughter and then Center with “maBethany Holjor injuries.” guin was protravel to Hemet to celebrate Family memnounced dead at Mother’s Day with her mom bers told reportthe scene of the ers Holguin had a crash, which occurred at 11:24 p.m. Saturday at 131st Street 6-year-old daughter. Holguin was on her way to and Towne Avenue, according to the California pick up her daughter and then travel to Hemet to celebrate Mother’s Day with her mom, relaHighway Patrol.

CHP officials said Holguin was driving a tives said.

Neighbors described hearing the crash and 2005 Toyota Camry south on Towne Avenue when her car was broadsided by a speeding In- said they saw the gravely injured young woman in the crumpled wreckage. finiti racing west on 131st Street.

“I couldn’t do anything to help her,” Fabiola “The Infiniti was traveling at a high rate of speed while actively engaged in a street race Rodriguez told NBC4. “She was still alive and with an unknown red sedan,” according to the asking for help. But we couldn’t do anything because the car was in really, really bad condition.”

CHP. Neighbors also said street racing has been a The Infiniti’s driver ran through a stop sign and slammed into the Toyota, causing the Toy- frequent problem on the street.

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By Staff Reports

Photo by Roger Alcocer, CUSD

CECHS Seniors Samad Acklin, bound for Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and Nelly Carrillo who will matriculate to Loyola Marymount, celebrate their achievements with CUSD Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley and Board Vice President Satra Zurita.

SENIORS CELEBRATED AND FINAL DECISIONS WERE REVEALED AT COLLEGE DECISION DAY CELEBRATION COMPTON—Just four years after opening its doors, Compton Early College High School is indeed a Phoenix rising, achieving an excellence that no other high school in America, or frankly the world, can top.

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ot only is every one of its first senior class of 65 students graduating, but each has also been accepted into a four-year university, while more than half have received enough college credits to already have earned an associate degree.

This, the result of the school’s innovative concurrent high school/college enrollment program in partnership with Compton College. The school celebrated this accomplishment and its first ever graduating class with an inaugural Annual College Decision Day, held at its campus. n Grads Accepted, see page 3

Lynwood’s Washington Elementary Honored as Top Los Angeles School LYNWOOD—Washington achievement gap during the Elementary School was recog- 2017-18 school year. Results nized on May 4 as one of LA’s from the 2017-18 California Top Public Schools for un- Assessment of Student Perderser ved formance s t u d e n t s “Students are exposed and Progduring in Ento a safe, respectful and ress the Top glish lanSchools guage arts nurturing learning LA: Lead(ELA) and ing the environment that sup- mathematWay for ports them in achieving ics were Educationa compoacademic success.” al Equity nent to the conference evaluation Principal Sandra Verduzco at the Uniprocess. At versity of Southern California. Washington Elementary, 49.4 Washington received the percent of students met or exdistinction for serving a signif- ceeded state ELA proficiency icant number of low-income standards—up from 45.2 perstudents and narrowing the cent the previous year. Wash-

Compton Deputy Rafer Owens, Sr., honored as “Hometown Hero” by The American Red Cross.

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Washington Elementary School students present projects during a College Fair in March.

Washington was recognized as one of LA’s Top Public Schools for serving a significant number of low-income students and narrowing the achievement gap during the 2017-18 school year.

ington was awarded a banner for its achievement that will hang at the school’s campus.

“Receiving this award shows our community that Washington Elementary is committed to providing a quality education for all of our students,” Principal Sandra Verduzco said. “At our school, students are exposed to a safe, respectful and nurturing learning environment that supports them in achieving academic success.”

To receive the honor, schools must meet statewide enrollment averages of at least 4 percent low-income African American students and/or at least 43 percent low-income Latino students. Additionally, schools must meet or exceed statewide proficiency rates in English and/or math.

“It is an honor to have Washington Elementary represent our District as a Los Angeles Top School,” Superintendent Gudiel R. Crosthwaite said.

“We are proud of the academic success our students have shown, and will continue to support our students as they reach their personal and academic goals.”

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NEWS

Detectives Identify Suspect in Murder of COMPTON Resident Last Month C OMP TON — She r if f ’s investigators have identified 20-year-old Salvador Landeros as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 37-year- old man last month in Compton.

The victim, identified by the coroner’s office as Jeffrey Jackson, was gunned down around 12:50 a.m. on April 7 in the 13000 block of Cookacre Street, the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Information Bureau reported.

Detectives have also re-

leased surveillance photos of the vehicle they believe Landeros may have been driving, a blue early to mid-2000s fourdoor sedan, similar to a Honda Civic, according to the sheriff ’s department.

“At the time of the murder, the vehicle had a Dodger-type logo flag protruding from the passenger-side door,” authorities said.

The car was also missing its rear passenger side hubcap, according to the sheriff ’s depart-

ment.

Sheriff ’s homicide detectives asked anyone with information regarding the homicide to call them at 323-890-5500.

Thursday released surveillance images of the car they believe was used during the fatal shooting of a 37-year- old man last month in Compton. The possible suspect vehicle Anonymous tips may be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 800- 222TIPS or at lacrimestoppers.org.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

Man Allegedly Fires at Girlfriend, Then Holes Up in Lynwood Home, Surrenders ACROSS 1. Estimator’s phrase 5. Pharaohs’ cobras 9. Cheek ____ test 13. Pays the bill 15. Ho-hum 16. Gallup’s inquiry 17. Plural of folium 18. Spiky seed pod 19. *Lucy’s solo in “The Threepenny Opera,” e.g.

20. *It crashed hard 23. *Insulin’s birthplace, e.g.

24. ____ the season!

25. Rolling country, pl.

27. Mark on Pinterest 28. Change a sketch 30. Tag predecessor 33. Garbed 35. Large amount often followed by “of” 38. Grammy of sports 39. Comforter stuffing feathers 41. *Aimee Semple McPherson action 42. Type of wheat 44. Collier’s work place 45. Dublin land 46. City in Syria 48. *Douglas Fairbanks did it 50. Smokeless tobacco brand 51. Fuss to Shakespeare 52. Last letter 53. *New York’s Harlem ____ 60. Et alibi

62. *1920s art style 63. Distinguishing feature 64. Do like phoenix 65. Chutzpah 66. Anatomical dividers 67. December stone 68. Purse for a formal affair 69. *____ Candies DOWN 1. Deals a death blow 2. Place of origin 3. *Like Lindbergh’s transatlantic journey 4. Ear-related 5. Whose music is featured in “Mamma Mia!”?

6. Talk like a drunk 7. Amusement destination 8. Keen-witted 9. Epsom or …vian-les-Bains 10. It began in 1914 11. *Al Brown to Al Capone 12. Spill the beans 14. Hinduism’s divine feminine power 21. Kind of pie 22. High rocky hills 26. Turkey’s hanging neck skin 27. Baklava dough 28. *Major 1920s electronic device 29. “I Dream of Jeannie” actress

30. “For ____ a Jolly Good Fellow” 31. #5 Across, sing.

32. *Prohibition era establishment 34. Not stiff 36. Feather glue?

37. Visual system organ 40. Interprets, as in tarot cards 43. Product of lacrimation 47. Promise allegiance 49. Receipt listings 50. ____ ____ one’s ways 51. Garlic mayo 52. Goose egg 54. Like a drink in a snifter 55. *Rights and liberties org.

56. Greek god of war 57. Where a bib is tied 58. Repeat a passage from 59. JFK or ORD postings 61. Barker of Tarzan the Ape Man fame LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

LYNWOOD (CNS)—A sheriff ’s SWAT team used tear gas Monday evening to get an armed suspect who barricaded himself inside a Lynwood

home for about six hours to surrender.

Deputies from the sheriff ’s Century Station responded about 5 p.m. to an assault with

a deadly weapon call at a home in the 10900 block of San Vicente Avenue, just north of Imperial Highway, according to Sgt. Benjamin Grubb of the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department.

Upon arrival, they were met by the uninjured female victim who said she fled the location after her boyfriend discharged a firearm at her during an argument, Grubb said.

The deputies made contact with the suspect, who refused to exit the home as ordered. He was believed to be armed inside the residence, Grubb said.

A sheriff ’s SWAT team fired tear gas into the home and the man surrendered about 11 p.m., the sheriff ’s Special Enforcement Bureau said.

Surrounding homes were evacuated and a nearby school was locked down during the barricade. It was unclear how soon residents would be allowed to return home.

SODOKU SOLUTION

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NEWS LUSD Students Surprise Former Teachers Compton College Welcomes in Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week Three New Managers

LYNWOOD—Lynwood High School senior Alexa Hernandez fought back tears as she expressed her appreciation to her former Cesar Chavez Middle School history teacher Adolph Lopez, who inspired her through his belief and enthusiasm.

Hernandez was one of a handful of LHS students who returned to their former elementary and middle schools on April 30 to thank teachers for the impact they’ve had on their success. The surprise visits were in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week and came with invitations to next month’s LHS graduation ceremony.

“Mr. Hernandez really helped make me excited about school and the things that I could discover in the classroom,” Lopez said. “It was great to be able to go back and share with him just how much his support has helped to shape my future.”

Lynwood High students Ruby Martinez, Valerie Flores, Aimme Guzman and Willmer Zavala also participated in the reunions which brought them back to critical educators like Hosler Middle School’s Darrell Jacobson and Carmen Long, along with Stephanie Aguon at Will Rogers Elementary School.

The District enjoys a

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ompton College is pleased to welcome Janet Baghoomian as the new associate dean of nursing, César Jimenez as the new dean of counseling and guided pathways, and Andree Pacheco as director of student development and athletics.

Will Rogers Elementary School teacher Stephanie Aguon shares a hug with Lynwood High School students Willmer Zavala and Aimme Guzman. The two students expressed gratitude to their former teacher in honor of Teachers Appreciation Week. strong collaboration between teachers and students, which has led to achievement in the classroom. Washington Elementary School was recently named a Top Los Angeles Public School for underserved students, while graduation rates at both comprehensive high schools continue to soar above 90 percent.

“We are appreciative of our teachers and their hard work, not just this week, but each day they commit themselves to the success of students,” LUSD Superintendent Gudiel R. Crosthwaite said. “The connection they share with students past and present is a credit to their dedication to the lives of young people.”

Lynwood High School student Ruby Martinez returned to Hosler Middle School to thank former teacher Darrell Jacobson in honor of Teachers Appreciation Week.

Janet Baghoomian, Associate Dean of Nursing Prior to joining Compton College, Baghoomian was assistant director of the associate degree in nursing program at California Career College and interim director of the online bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing programs at Stanbridge University in Irvine, Calif. Her teaching experience includes online nursing classes at Stanbridge University and the University of Southern California, as well as health and business management at Westwood College in Los Angeles. She worked as a registered nurse at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center for 25 years. Baghoomian earned her doctorate degree in education organizational leadership from Pepperdine University, a master’s degree in nursing and education from Phoenix University, master’s degrees in both business administration and health administration from the University of La Verne, and a bachelor’s degree in health administration from the University of

La Verne.

César Jimenez, Dean of Counseling and Guided Pathways Prior to joining Compton College, Jimenez served as associate dean of counseling and student services at El Camino College where he oversaw the First Year Experience program, The Opportunity Project (TOP), the RISE Center, the Career, the Transfer Center, and general counseling. In addition, he previously served as director of student development at Morton College in Illinois, where he oversaw the academic advising, counseling, workforce development, and testing departments.

Jimenez earned a doctorate degree in higher education and organizational change from Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill., a graduate certificate in leadership from Harvard University, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees from University of Illinois at Chicago.

Andree Pacheco, Director of Student Development and Athletics Pacheco first joined Compton College in August 2017 and since December 2018 has served as the interim director of student development and athletics since December 2018. Prior to working at Compton College, Pacheco worked as the baseball operations administrator for the Major League Baseball Youth Academy and served as the operations supervisor of student activities at California State University, Northridge. Pacheco earned a master’s degree in coaching and athletics administration from Concordia University Irvine, and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in tourism, hospitality, and recreation management from California State University, Northridge.

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The school’s principal, Dr. Pamela graduating AA/IGETC (Interseg- graduating class will be entering into Maddox, commended the students, mental General Education Transfer college having completed several gentheir families, and the staff for their Curriculum) from Compton College eral education units, setting them up commitment and hard work. “I know Spring 2019 for potentially fewer years to finish it wasn’t easy—I know it was a lot of • 1 Student receiving CSU certifi- college and saving up to $60,000 in work, juggling college classes, Ad- cation tuition, depending on the school. vanced Placement Classes “Compton College and a demanding course applauds the success of Keishon White is graduating with 60 students from the Compcurriculum, but you did it!” shared Dr. Maddox. units under his belt… will attend UCLA ton Early College High Compton Unified School,” said Keith Curry, School District Superin- in the fall and, depending on his major, President/CEO of Comptendent, Dr. Darin Brawton College. “As a partner could very well start as a Junior ley, also shared sentiments with Compton Unified at the celebration, running School District in the esdown an impressive list of accom“Today is a very special day, be- tablishment of the Early College High plishments about the class, in addi- cause today we have 100% of you School, we have witnessed these stution to outperforming many schools graduating, and 100% of you accept- dents’ success from their first day of across the state: ed into four-year colleges and uni- enrollment, and we wish them con• 100% Graduation versities. You have set yourself apart tinued success at their selected four• 100% Acceptance to 4yr Univer- from schools not just in Compton, year colleges/universities.” sity but also throughout the state and the The heart-warming and festive • 100% Pursuing higher educa- nation,” said Brawley celebration was kicked off by proud tion in Fall 2019 Through partnership with Comp- and encouraging remarks from Board • 98% Accepted to CSU & UCs ton College, Compton Early College Vice President Satra Zurita and Su• 14% of our Students accepted to students attend both high school and perintendent Dr. Darin Brawley.

UCLA (Thats 5% over the national college courses. One student, Keis- “Today is a great day in Compton!” average) hon White, is graduating with 60 said Vice President Zurita. “Compton • 1 Posse Scholar attending North- units under his belt. Keishon attend Early College High School is a vision western University UCLA in the fall and, depending on that has come to life and has trans• Valedictorian attending his major, could very well start as formed this corner!”

USC on full ride scholarship a Junior. Several other of the 65 Recently Compton Early College • Salutatorian attending students in the expanded its innovative model to UCLA inaugural its middle school campus, trans• 60% forming its instruction a n d

Photo by Roger Alcocer, CUSD

The first graduating class of CECHS celebrates all 65 members being accepted to four-year universities. curriculum to prepare its sixth through eighth graders to succeed in its high school. In a symbolic gesture, the sixth-grade class made a special presentation to the soonto-be graduates, giving them each a “yellow brick” with their name on it and words of encouragement as they pursue their dreams in college and beyond.

“What we are seeing is the fruits of transformation, one brought forth through partnership, innovation, above-and-beyond dedicated staff under the leadership of an outstanding Principal, and the hard

work of the very students here today and their families,” said President Micah Ali. Others are seeing and taking notice, as applications for admission have almost tripled since the school opened its doors—over 160 incoming Freshman will be joining the school community next year.

For more information on Compton Early College 6-12 School, v i s it: https://cechscompton-ca. schoolloop. com/

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NEWS NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8TH

ERNIE BARNES: A RETROSPECTIVE

For many fans of 1970s American television, Ernie Barnes’ (1938–2009) painting The Sugar Shack is no doubt instantly familiar. The 1976 work depicting a dance scene—which was the cover art for Marvin Gaye’s album I Want You—achieved cult status by regularly appearing on the hit sitcom Good Times, inspiring a community of television viewers who discussed it after each episode.

Barnes created some of the twentieth century’s most iconic images of African American life. Known for his unique “neo-mannerist” approach of presenting figures through elongated forms, he captured his observations of life growing up in North Carolina, playing professional football in the NFL (1960–1964), and living in Los Angeles.

Ernie Barnes: A Retrospective includes examples of his paintings of entertainment and music, and also highlights how Barnes, the official artist of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, extensively represented athletes and sports.

Popularly admired—yet not widely known within the mainstream art world—Barnes is revered by a diverse group of collectors and admirers across the country.

Ernie Barnes: A Retrospective presents art and ephemera documenting his life and career, and examines his place in African American culture.

10:00 am To 5:00 pm California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles https://caamuseum.org/exhibitions/ 2019/ernie-barnes-a-retrospective (213) 744-2084 Free

SUNDAY MAY 19TH

Third Annual Cuban American Music Festival

NOW THROUGH JUNE 30TH

Roy DeCarava: The Work of Art

Roy DeCarava (1919-2009) spent six decades walking the streets of New York and observing his environment. These contemplative expeditions fostered within him a deep understanding of human nature and the power of seeing.

His photographs push the forms found on each print’s surface to connect with the emotional experience produced by viewing itself.

DeCarava was interested in what he considered the poetics of the image: those symbolic elements that allow a viewer to create a relationship with what they saw using their own memory and imagination. Every picture was meant to be personal.

In all stages of the image-making process, DeCarava exemplified an intimacy between himself and the world around him.

He relied solely on existing light because any kind of mechanical flash would have altered the true essence of the experiences he saw.

He refused compositions that reinforced social stereotypes or someone else’s political agenda. With purpose, he initially focused on everyday life in Harlem, because he felt that only a Black photographer could get to the strength,

wisdom, and dignity that inform the true heritage of Black people in America.

However, his full archive of images represents a broad search for visual meaning—from the civil rights movement to jazz musicians, abstractions, studies of nature and gestures of people—which taken together suggest a unifying symphony of artistic and public life.

12:00 pm To 7:00 pm The Underground Museum, 3508 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, https://theunderground-museum.org/ (323) 989-9925 Free, Family Friendly, Call to confirm hours

NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1ST Historic Downtown Los Angeles transforms into a Cuban block party as the Third Annual Cuban-American Music Festival.

The festival will feature music by international and regional artists, headlined by The Pedrito Martinez Group; Cuban cuisine from local vendors; Cuban and Latin-inspired drinks; dance troupes; Cuban cigar-rolling sessions; and lively domino playing. Dancers of all skill levels will fill the large dance floor with energetic spinning, twirling, and hip swinging.

The festival will have a number of activities including domino tables, cigar lounge, music, bands, dance instruction, and art exhibits. Food and beverages are available for sale.

Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power

11:00 am To 9:00 pm LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main Street, Los Angeles https://tinyurl.com/y23lcvlf (310) 729-2706 $25 - $50 / See Website

Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power shines a bright light on the vital contribution of Black artists made over two decades, beginning in 1963 at the height of the civil rights movement. Soul of a Nation explores how social justice movements, as well as stylistic evolutions in visual art (such as Minimalism and abstraction), were powerfully expressed in the work of artists including Ro-

mare Bearden, Barkley Hendricks, Noah Purifoy, Martin Puryear, Faith Ringgold, Betye Saar, Alma Thomas, Charles White, and William T. Williams. Los Angeles-based artists appear throughout Soul of a Nation, and more deeply in three specific galleries, foregrounding the significant role of Los Angeles in the art and history of the civil rights movement and the subsequent activist era, and the critical in-

fluence and sustained originality of the city’s artists, many of whom have lacked wider recognition.

Featuring the work of more than 60 influential artists and including vibrant paintings, powerful sculptures, street photography, murals and more, this landmark exhibition is a rare opportunity to see era-defining artworks that changed the face of art in America.

11:00 am To 6:00 pm The Broad, 221 South Grand Avenue https://tinyurl.com/yyga9nvf $18

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NEWS L.A. County Approves $460 Million in Homeless Initiatives “We are contending with serious head winds that threaten to hinder our progress, but we will not be deterred.”

By Elizabeth Marcellino

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OS ANGELES (CNS)— The five elected officials who govern Los Angeles County Tuesday approved $460 million in Measure H spending on homelessness, increasing their commitment to the problem in the face of a widely anticipated rise in the numbers of people without a permanent home.

Prior to the vote, the Board of Supervisors gathered on the steps of the downtown Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration to underline the county’s determination to find permanent solutions for thousands of people living in encampments on city streets and empty lots.

“The scale of this crisis is overwhelming,” Supervisor Janice Hahn said. “We cannot and will not accept this as the new normal.” The results of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority point-in- time count of homelessness will not be publicly available until May 31, but all indications are that the trend will be up, perhaps dramatically.

“This is a deepening and dynamic crisis,” Supervisor Mark Ridley- Thomas said. “We are contending with serious head winds that threaten to hinder our progress, but we will not be deterred.”

Board members have pointed repeatedly in recent weeks to results from other counties, including a 43 percent reported jump in homelessness in Orange County.

“If you look at our neighboring counties, their growth in homelessness reported already is humongous and it will be way more than twice as much or even three times as much as what we will experience here,” Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said.

Even the lowest double digit increase in homelessness in Los Angeles County would mean another 5,000 people without housing. Last year’s count calculated 52,765 homeless individuals countywide, roughly half of whom were living in their cars, tents or other makeshift shelters. County officials said their multi-faceted approach is working, pointing to success in moving more than 14,000 people into permanent housing and more than double that number into crisis or bridge housing using Measure H funding.

But more people are also falling into homelessness, leading the county to focus on economic drivers like rising rental rates and steady employment as part of the solution. “People are struggling to find apartments and housing within their means,” Supervisor Hilda Solis said, noting that nearly 60 percent of county residents live in rental housing.

The county has put a 3 percent cap on rental increases in unincorporated areas and is backing statewide legislation to limit rents and prevent landlords from unjustly evicting tenants. But California voters rejected a 2018 proposal to give local governments more latitude to enact rent controls.

The strategies proposed as part of the $460 million county plan are wide-ranging and include $92.8 million to strengthen the shelter system, $85.4 million for rapid re-housing and $77.3 million in rental subsidies.

Millions of dollars will also be spent on staffing to reach out to and support homeless individuals.

Phil Ansell, who oversees the county’s homeless initiatives, said the county has mobilized roughly 800 outreach coordinators, most of whom work for community-based organizations.

The most obvious metric of success of county programs would be a drop in homelessness, but that seems unlikely in the short term and the supervisors stressed the complexity of the problem and urged taxpayers to continue to back their work.

“I have said to my taxpayers, you are making a difference in individual lives. Now we have to work on prevention, because as more and more people fall for the first time into homelessness, we have to look at the causes,” Kuehl said. “But I think the taxpayers should be very pleased with the lives that they’ve saved.”

Ansell said once people have the opportunity to access housing, they stay off the streets.

“Our data shows that well over 90 percent of formerly homeless adults and families who enter permanent supportive housing remain permanently housed after one year,” Ansell said. Even more money than expected has been raised through the quarter-cent sales tax increase approved by voters in 2017. Putting all that money to work has proven challenging as both public and private sector providers work to ramp up capacity, but the county says that just $15 million of Measure H spending for the county’s last fiscal year, or less than 5 percent of the total, went unspent and will be carried over to this year. The county expects to house 30,000 people in interim housing next year, a goal it fell short of this year.

“This is a massive undertaking and by all comparative standards our system has ramped up and expanded at a very quick rate,” Ansell told the board.

Ansell highlighted new initiatives for the coming year, including an employment task force and a jobs training program with stipends for 250 people.

The board also approved motions to redirect $700,000 in funding to efforts to find housing and services for homeless community college students and another $600,000 to expand mobile shower facilities.

“What we know works, we need to get on it and we need to expand it,” Solis said.

It’s not just Measure H dollars that fund the fight against homelessness. The county is also using significant funding from the Mental Health Services Act to pay for homeless initiatives linked to mental illness and substance abuse, for example. Supervisor Kathryn Barger emphasized the need to continue that support.

“It is our responsibility to help those who cannot, for whatever reason, seek assistance for themselves,” she said. “Combating this crisis is incredibly complicated work, but I continue to believe in the diverse and powerful strategies as we fund Measure H.”

Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas

Embezzlement Sentencing Due for L.A. Charter School Founder L O S Farlane agreed ANGELES to forfeit items (CNS)—The purchased with founder of public funds Los Angeles and she may be charter school ordered by U.S. network CeDistrict Judge lerity EducaR. Gary Klaustional Group ner to pay resfaces a possible titution. federal prison McFarlane term when she founded Celeris sentenced ity Educational Monday for Group in 2004 conspiring to and served as misappropriits CEO until ate and emApril 2015. bezzle public Between funds.

2009 and 2013, Vielka McFarlane pleaded McFarlane used credit cards isguilty to the single felony count sued to Celerity Educational in January, admitting that she Groups and Celerity Global Demisspent $2.5 million in public velopment to buy luxury items education funds intended for Ce- from the Salvatore Ferragamo lerity students. The charge stems boutique in Beverly Hills and from the 57-year-old Sylmar res- high-end shops in Tokyo, cusident’s habit of using her schools’ tomized recreational bicycles credit cards to pay for expensive for her and her spouse, and clothing, luxury hotel stays and purchased more than $5,000 in first-class flights for her and her leather-making equipment used family, according to the U.S. At- by a for-profit company in which torney’s Office.

McFarlane and her family memCompton’s Celerity Acher- bers were partners, according to nar Charter School is among the her plea agreement filed in Los company’s seven Los Angeles Angeles federal court. area schools.

She also admitted to illegalThe bulk of the funds—which ly using a school credit card to partly came from the U.S. De- purchase round-trip airfare for partment of Education—were her and family members to atused without authorization to tend President Barack Obama’s purchase a building for another second inauguration in January charter school in Ohio. McFar- 2013. lane also admitIn June ted improperly 2017, the According to papers U.S. Attorusing public funds to pay the filed by her attorney, ney’s Office security deposit, entered into the Panama-born rent and renan agreement ovations at a McFarlane “started an with Celerity soundstage and Educationorganization recording studio al Group, in Canoga Park, now known that expanded too which was rareas ISANA quickly and caused Ac a d e m i e s , ly used by students. which IS(her) to lose sight of in The governANA recogher roots.” ment is asking nized and acfor a three-year knowledged prison sentence, while McFar- the misconduct committed by lane’s attorney recommends a McFarlane, agreed to cooperate two-month stay behind bars, fol- fully with the government’s inlowed by three years’ supervised vestigation, and agreed to implerelease including nine months in ment certain reforms designed to home detention and 1,000 hours ensure that similar conduct does of education-related community not occur again. service.

A second former Celerity ofAccording to papers filed by ficial is also facing corruption her attorney, the Panama-born charges. Grace Canada, 45, of McFarlane “started an organiza- Torrance—who followed Mction that expanded too quickly Farlane as the network’s CEO— and caused (her) to lose sight of is scheduled to go to trial in her roots.” Her conspiracy con- November on nearly the same viction is “mitigated by her de- charges as her predecessor. Cancades of public service and the ada followed McFarlane as Cegood intentions” that led to the lerity’s chief executive officer in founding of Celerity.

April 2015 and stepped down in As part of her plea deal, Mc- October 2017.

White House Hopefuls Swarm Rival’s Home Turf of California

By Brian Slodysko

BEVERLY HILLS (AP)—The Democrats who want to be president are swarming California, competing for campaign cash and media attention while courting longtime allies of home-state Sen. Kamala Harris on their rival’s own turf.

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ormer Vice President Joe Biden swooped in to Los Angeles on Wednesday to raise money and snack on tacos with Mayor Eric Garcetti, who has yet to offer an endorsement despite backing Harris in the past. Biden went to three events over two days, including one that netted $750,000 and was attended by Hollywood powerbrokers, as well as “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot Sully Sullenberger.

Pete Buttigieg met with labor activists and LGBT donors, and promised to “vigorously contest California.” The mayor of South Bend, Indiana, also attended at least six fundraisers in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, including one hosted by actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

“We are consolidating our position as one of the top candidates in the presidential race,” he told a sold-out crowd Thursday at a West Hollywood gay bar.

Others who have visited the state include Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

California has long been treated as an ATM by national Democrats, who often dash in and out for lucrative fundraisers. But the state has drawn a more intense focus after the date of the 2020 primary was moved up from June to March, with Harris uniquely positioned to capitalize on her home-state popularity at a make-or-break stage in the race.

Her aides have said California is central to their strategy to win the nomination, and they have promoted endorsements from elected officials as Harris plowed her way through fundraisers.

But what once seemed to be a formidable wall of support appears to have softened.

Harris has trailed others in recent state polls. Susie Tompkins Buell, a Harris backer who was one of Hillary Clinton’s biggest donors, has held a fundraiser and promoted others for Buttigieg. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a longtime Harris ally who endorsed her, traded praise back and forth this past week with Buttigieg, who said the two were trying to set up a meeting.

“I don’t think it’s a slam dunk for anybody,” said former Sen. Barbara Boxer. “It’s not like it’s a tiny state where everyone knows their senator. It’s a very large state with a lot of different communities and so I think it’s wide open.”

Harris’ campaign aides say they never took her standing for granted. Still, they point to her three statewide victories—once as senator and twice as attorney general—as proof she can win in California.

They say Harris has worked hard to line up endorsements from state lawmakers and members of the state’s congressional delegation, while outraising her presidential competitors in the state.

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OP-ED

By Julianne Malveaux

Sixty-five years ago, the Supreme Court ruled, in the Brown v. Board of Education case, that the Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) doctrine of “separate but equal” was unconstitutional. That ruling ended legal segregation in public facilities, but it did not necessarily accomplish its goals in terms of school desegregation.

The nonsense we celebrated during the week of May 6, Teacher’s Appreciation Week, is a charade.

If you want to appreciate teachers, pay them!

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ndeed, Richard Rothstein, the historian who is a Distinguished Fellow at the Economic Policy Institute and at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, wrote that in 2014, Black students are “more racially and socioeconomically isolated” than at any time since 1970, when this data was first available.

After Brown passed, there were some integration gains, through bussing and magnet schools, but the South resisted Brown because a second case ordered desegregation “with all deliberate speed,” which was a euphemism for taking your sweet time. I attended a segregated school in Moss Point, Mississippi in 1969, fifteen years after the passage of Brown v. Board of Education. In 2016, Cleveland, Mississippi finally closed its segregated Black high school and renamed Cleveland High School, the white school, Cleveland Central High School.

Now, the district is in court because a young Black woman was denied the salutatorian honors she earned so that a young white man, with a lower GPA, could have the honor. Yes, the Brown v. Board of Education case made history, but it was an imperfect tool to tackle racial inequities in the public school system, mainly because these inequities are anchored in residential patterns and funding sources. When schools are funded with property taxes, those who live in wealthier districts will simply have better education, perpetuating inequalities.

It has been trendy to blame teachers for unequal education outcomes, even as these teacher’s responsibilities expand with increased regulation, test-taking, and unrealistic requirements around engagement with parents and others. A school district in South Carolina, for example, requires that teachers respond to parent emails within 24 hours. The burden of one teacher’s 10-12-hour days became so onerous that she quit her teaching job in the middle of the school year. Many “I began to see how we can bring questioned her commitment to children, but she the African diaspora and friends fought fiercely to maintain of Africa together, to promote her sanity and some semblance of a quality of life. our togetherness.”

Teaching is not supDr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, Ambassador posed to be trench warfare.

It is supposed to be joyof the African Union Mission ful for both students and teachers. There is nothing more gratifying than to watch children gleefully grasp a concept, read a page, solve a math problem, or give a speech.

But that sense of gratification is diminished when bureaucracy chips the joy away, or when a teacher has to take on outside work to pay her bills.

Teachers have made national headlines as they seek supplemental income, driving Uber or Lyft, moonlighting as food servers, taking on side jobs as tutors, and living two or three in an apartment meant for one to save money. Those who teach really have to want to do it – they earn about a quarter less than their counterparts who have the same education, according to the Economic Policy Institute. We have been underpaying teachers for at least the last two decades!

So, the nonsense we celebrated during the week of May 6, Teacher’s Appreciation Week, is a charade. If you want to appreciate teachers, pay them! Don’t offer folks two for one burritos at Chipotle or other food fringes when what teachers need is fair pay. Don’t give teachers apples and faux appreciation when the teachers who graciously accept your apples and recognition are hustling outside the classroom to make ends meet.

Teachers are striking all over the country, even in places like West Virginia where we would least expect it because they are desperate to be valued. Paying them less than they are worth is disrespectful. Offering half price burritos and other nonsense is hypocrisy at its highest!

Sixty-five years ago, the Supreme Court tackled the issue of segregation in our nation’s school systems. The Brown v. Board of education decision changed the law, but not the structure of racial gaps in education. And it did not foresee the many ways that those who deliver the educational product, our nation’s teachers, have been disrespected and disadvantaged by the structural indifference to classrooms that serve poor and Black students.

Sixty-five years after the Brown v. Board of Education decision, the achievement gap is persistent. Our nation’s wealth gap is a function of that achievement gap, and the treatment of our nation’s teachers is connected to the wealth and achievement gap. When we commemorate Brown v. Board of Education, we must embrace the importance of adequately compensating teachers. In embracing our teachers, we support the children they are teaching and guiding. In ignoring issues of fair teacher compensation, we are utterly abandoning our children!

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist.

Courtesy NEA Photo by Stacy M. Brown

Her Excellency, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, the Ambassador of the African Union Mission, speaks to the media about the Grand African Run.

Inaugural Grand African Run Announced in Washington

By Stacy M. Brown

The late South African Leader Nelson Mandela famously noted that sport has the power to change the world, inspire, and unite in a way that little else does.

“It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope, where once there was only despair,” Mandela said during a speech in 2000 in Monaco, France.

“It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination,” he said.

On Tuesday, April 30, a video of Mandela’s speech was played on a large screen inside the African Union Representational Mission to the United States in Washington, D.C., as students from nearby universities, dignitaries and media gathered for the announcement of the inaugural Grand Africa Run, a mass-participation road race organized by the nonprofit Nova Connections under the auspices of the African Union and in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office on African Affairs, that will take place on July 21 during African Week celebrations in the nation’s capital.

“The more I thought about this idea of the Grand African race I began to see how we can bring the African diaspora and friends of Africa together, to promote our togetherness, to promote that which binds us and to promote all the wonderful accomplishments and the amazing things that are getting ready to come to Africa,” said Her Excellency, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, the Ambassador of the African Union Mission.

“We realize that quite often we only talk about negativity and completely disregard all of the wonderful things that are happening in Africa,” the Ambassador said.

The event is comprised of a main 5K race, as well as a 1K run for children 11 years of age and under.

Organizers expect thousands of runners to take part at the scenic course along the Anacostia River walk with the race starting and finishing at the Yards Park in D.C. Officials also expect a number of top African athletes to attend as guests and as participants in the event where registration opened Wednesday, May 1, on the event’s official website, www.africanrun.com.

“This event will probably be one of the highlights of the African Diaspora celebration in July and it’s a reflection of the Africa we all want based on the Agenda 2063’s Aspirations,” H.E. Dr. Chihombori-Quao said, referring to a new initiative that aims to connect the African diaspora in North America through the running of sport and gathering the diaspora to celebrate African culture.

Mamadou Samba, the director of the DC Mayor’s Office on African Affairs, also emphasized the importance of the inaugural Grand African Run and why holding it in July is ideal.

“It shows the positive contribution to the communities in the United States and to Africans on their home continent,” Samba said.

“The mayor [Muriel Bowser] believes this is very important and to highlight it during the celebration of the African Diaspora drives home the point of all of us being one family and recognizing that we are all brothers and sisters,” he said. Dr. Gashaw Abez, the event’s director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nova Connections, said the Grand African Run is rooted in the value that the sport of running has for millions across the continent of Africa.

“And, a running event will be an ideal platform to connect the diaspora and tell positive stories of Africa,” Dr. Abez said.

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‘YOU CAN’T WIN LIKE THAT’

By Marian Wright Edelman

“I can’t do a lot of the extra stuff that I would like to do for my kids or with my kids because I just can’t afford to. No vacations. There’s not too much going to the movies or little outings. Even getting school uniforms together is expensive. Sometimes they have to wear stuff from last year. I have a lot of guilt because I can’t provide for them the way that I want to.”

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he Children’s Defense Fund recently released our latest report on Ending Child Poverty Now once again showing just how much poverty is hurting our children and nation and sullying our pretensions to be an equal opportunity society. As part of their coverage of this new report The Guardian spoke with several parents struggling to raise children in poverty today including New Orleans mother Sarah Davis. As their story explains, Davis lost her home in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck.

After attempts to make fresh starts with her three children in Texas, Indiana, the west coast, and Kentucky, she returned home to New Orleans three years ago, but even with a job as a phone operator she wasn’t able to escape poverty. Her family lived in a homeless shelter until a nonprofit agency helped pay the first few months’ rent on a home.

Now half of her salary of less than $1,700 a month goes towards housing. The rest isn’t enough to cover everything else: “A lot of times I have to buy foods that are less expensive to

buy but I know are totally disgusting- of poor children in related families cy and hope and harms them for life. ly bad for you. There are a lot of ra- live with an adult who works and Beyond its individual human men noodles . . . Sometimes I pay just more than a third live with an adult costs, child poverty has huge ecoenough on my water or electricity bill who works full-time year round. Pov- nomic costs for all of us. One study to keep it from getting cut off. I always erty stacks the odds against children shows the lost productivity and exowe no matter what, because I have to and stalks them down every avenue tra health and crime costs stemming have money for other things.” from child poverty add up to Davis’s youngest daughter has We all lose in a nation that allows about $700 billion a year, or been diagnosed with autism 3.5 percent of GDP. millions of children to face the spectrum disorder and needs Another study found extra attention, so Davis eliminating poverty minute by minute, hour by hour, between the child knows that even if she could prenatal and day by day harms of poverty. work 80 hours a week, that age 5 years would increase wouldn’t be a good solution lifetime earnings between either. “If I worked two full$53,000 and $100,000 a time jobs, then I’m not at home and of their lives. As our latest national child—a total lifetime benefit of $20 that falls apart. If I work one full-time plea to end child poverty now care- to $36 billion for all babies born in a job, there’s more structure at home fully documents, poverty places chil- given year. And we cannot measure but then I make less money. It’s like, dren at risk of hunger, homelessness, the countless innovations and disyou can’t win like that.” sickness, violence, educational failure coveries that never occur because so You can’t win like that and we all and family stress and too often de- much child potential is lost. lose in a nation that allows millions of prives them of positive early childChild poverty also fuels a destrucchildren to face the minute by min- hood experiences and opportunities tive intergenerational cycle of poverute, hour by hour, day by day harms that prepare more affluent children ty with compounding effects that can of poverty. In 2017 over 12.8 million for school, college and work. Pover- have lasting consequences into adultof our children lived below the official ty wears down children’s emotional hood. poverty line—$25,094 for a family of reserves, saps their spirits and conChildren who grow up poor have four—based only on cash income. fidence and threatens their potential a harder time escaping poverty as Nearly half lived in extreme poverty and aspirations. adults. Research shows people who below half the poverty line. Like DaFrom infancy through adulthood experienced poverty at any point vis’s children, more than two-thirds poverty gnaws away at child resilien- during childhood are more than

three times as likely to be poor at age 30 as those who were never poor as children. The longer a child is poor, the greater her risk of becoming a poor adult. A 2017 Urban Institute report found only 20 percent of children who spent half their childhoods in poverty were consistently working or in school during their twenties.

No families should have to fight so desperately to beat the odds in this battle that is so hard to win in a nation with the largest economy in the world. We must act now to save our children’s lives and our nation’s soul. Inaction is not an option; poverty is far too costly for our children and nation to continue. Ending Child Poverty Now shows we already have the solutions and that by investing just a small percentage of our federal budget into existing programs and policies, we can make significant progress and rescue many child lives from stunted futures. We just need the moral decency, political will and economic common sense to do it.

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

Consumer Board Proposes Helping Debt Collectors Instead of Consumers

By Charlene Crowell

When it comes to personal finance, multiple issues confront consumers every day. From ever-deepening student debt, to denials on mortgage applications, and small-dollar borrowing known as payday loans that come with legal triple-digit interest rates in 33 states -- all contribute to a series of financial challenges.

But there is also another form of consumer finance that acts as a kind of glue that affects these and other issues: debt collection. In 2017, The Urban Institute found that 71 million consumers had a debt collection in their credit reports.

By 2018, 620,800 debt collection complaints were filed. Of these, 475,000 were brought to the attention of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). At the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), 80% of last year’s debt collection complaints focused on one of three concerns: collector calls persisting after “stop calling” notices (29%), repeated phone calls (27%), and false representation about debt (24%).

And once again communities of color are disproportionately affected.

By the CFPB’s own survey on debt collection experiences, 44% of consumers of color reported contact by a debt collector, compared to only 29% of whites. This finding of racial disparity was consistent with a report by the Urban Institute that analyzed location as a factor in debt collection. That report revealed that 45% of consumers in communities of color had a debt in collection, compared to 27% of consumers in predominantly white areas. Further, an investigative report by ProPublica found that in Chicago, Newark and St. Louis, the risk of collection lawsuits, judgments and wage garnishments were twice as high in Black census tracts as it was in white ones.

So, when the CFPB proposed a new rule on debt collection on May 7, a swarm of interest emerged.

“The Bureau is taking the next step in rulemaking to ensure we have clear

rules of the road where consumers know resume communications until the followtheir rights and debt collectors know their ing week. However, if more than one debt limitations,” said CFPB Director Kathleen collector was contacting a given consumer, Kraninger. the number of authorized communications Lawmakers and consumer advocates would be multiplied per collector. Secondly, expressed disdebt collectors tinctly different Unlimited text messages, email, and are explicitly views from authorized to that of Director 7 phone calls per week per collector have unlimited Kraninger. text messages, “Last year, the Consumer Bureau emails, and social media communications. received about 81,500 consumer comThirdly, debt collectors would now send plaints regarding predatory debt collection consumers a new disclosure form identifypractices, which disproportionately affect ing how debts could be paid or disputed. minority and low-income consumers,” not“Seven calls per debt, per week is simply

ed Congresswoman Maxine Waters, chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

“This proposed rule does not come close to protecting consumers from predatory behavior. Instead, it allows debt collectors to needlessly harass and threaten consumers by sending unlimited emails and text messages and calling them seven times a week to collect debts. Hardworking Americans deserve better than this.”

The Congresswoman is correct. As announced, the proposed rule would allow debt collectors to place up to seven unanswered calls each week to consumers. Once that limit is reached, the collector could not

too many, especially when combined with unlimited emails and texts,” said April Kuehnhoff, an attorney at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) who focuses on debt collection. “A student with eight loans could receive 56 calls per week. The proposed rule would also allow for critical notice to consumers to be provided by email or text message without a consumer’s consent as required by federal law. Other emails and text messages have no limits unless the consumer opts out.”

“Debt collectors could leave messages on voicemail that may not be private,” added Kuehnhoff. “And protections from time-

barred “zombie” debts would be limited to prohibiting lawsuits and threats of suits on such debts, meaning that the consumer will face continued collection attempts out of court.”

“And the proposed rule allows critical notices to be sent by email to consumers who may not have regular internet access,” added Margot Saunders, also an NCLC attorney. “They may not be able to use their phones to read emails, open attachments, and click on hyperlinks to see critical disclosures.”

“We had hoped for a rule that would effectively halt illegal and harassing industry practices,” said Melissa Stegman, a senior policy counsel with the Center for Responsible Lending. “Instead, the agency is again catering to businesses instead of consumers.”

“CFPB is expanding the authorized ways debt collectors can communicate by adding text messages and email,” continued Stegman. “Consumers will now bear the burden of opting out of these new communications. Real reform could call for consumers to opt in, not out.”

“The best consumer protections utilize a combination of state and federal enforcement,” stated Lisa Stifler, CRL’s State Policy Deputy Director. “But in the Trump Administration, federal agencies are frequently failing to regulate, or secure restitution for harmed consumers while hamstringing states that can and should act in defense of their consumers and residents.”

“Instead of protections, the proposal will harm people who are impacted by the most abusive and deceptive debt collection practices: communities of color, older Americans, and service members. Today’s proposed rule will widen the berth given to bad actors with a nodding approval by the one agency created to solely protect consumers: CFPB,” concluded Stifler.

Charlene Crowell is the Center for Responsible Lending’s Deputy Communications Director. She can be reached atCharlene. crowell@responsiblelending.org.

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HEALTH

Another Case of Alzheimer’s

By Bill Fletcher, Jr.

When I looked at my email in-box this afternoon, I encountered one of those messages that I dread: yet another person I know has been institutionalized as a result of Alzheimer’s.

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he sadness conveyed by this person’s partner was clear in their words. They had been together for decades. I could feel the loss.

By coincidence, around the same time that I read this email I found myself looking at commentaries regarding Trump’s budget proposals.

Drastic cuts in everything except for the military. Though this may, at first glance, seem to have nothing to do with Alzheimer’s, think again.

Currently, Alzheimer’s is afflicting at least 6 million people in the USA; it is expected to expand to more than double that by the middle of the 21st century. Yet addressing Alzheimer’s appears to not be a priority of the White House.

The implications of the increase in Alzheimer’s patients goes far beyond the personal loss and sadness experienced by families. We are talking about immense healthcare costs. As I have witnessed in my extended family, an individual who is otherwise healthy can suffer a long and slow decline that can be not only emotionally intolerable for all involved but immensely expensive, sometimes to the point of personal bankruptcy.

Yet, this is not an affliction that the White House, to borrow from a recent article in STAT [“Like Nixon’s ‘war on cancer,’ President

Fighting Alzheimer’s necessitates significant financial investments in order to advance the development of possible treatments.

Trump should open a war on Alzheimer’s” https://www.statnews. com/2019/02/05/president-trumpshould-open-war-on-alzheimers/].

Fighting Alzheimer’s necessitates significant financial investments in order to advance the development of possible treatments. This will not happen on its own and one cannot rely on the private market to invest.

The private market is more often than not cowardly regarding investments until and unless they get a signal from government that there is a genuine interest in a possible direction.

Many of my friends over the age of 50 dread the possibility that they may become victims of Alzheimer’s.

In each case most of us feel on our own in addressing this plague. We have seen it not only destroy individuals but take down entire families.

It is well past time that the government make this a priority.

Fighting Alzheimer’s vs. another weapon system we don’t need? Not a difficult choice.

Bill Fletcher, Jr. is the former president of TransAfrica Forum.

Learn Your Numbers During Stroke Awareness Month When I had my stroke, I was well aware that I had hypertension, but I was still not taking my prescribed medication.

By Roger Caldwell

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and it is very significant to me, because I am a stroke survivor. As a stroke survivor, I consider myself to be a miracle. One of my goals in life is to educate Americans (particularly Black men), that 80% of strokes can be prevented with

knowledge and education. Strokes have the potential to be a silent killer, and nearly 85% of all strokes that occur show no warning signs.

Although there are no major warning signs, there are risk factors, diseases, and health issues, which make an individual more susceptible to having a stroke. High blood pressure (hypertension) is the num-

House Votes to Block Trump’s Eased Health Coverage Rules

They prefer to take a chance and hope that health issues will resolve themselves. I was not taking care of myself and not taking the necessary steps to correct my health problems.

This is a major crisis confronting this country today,” says Roger Caldwell in his book, “The Inspiring Journey of a Stroke Survivor.” n STROKE, see page 9

Drugmaker Will Donate Meds for U.S. Push to End HIV Epidemic

By Staff Reports

By Alan Fram WASHINGTON (AP)—The Trump administration would be blocked from easing coverage rules required by President Barack Obama’s health care law under legislation Democrats pushed through the House on Thursday as the two parties rejoined a battle that roiled last year’s congressional elections.

Under guidance the administration issued last year, states could allow insurers to offer low-cost, low-coverage policies that could deny coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions.

Democrats said that by blocking that language, Thursday’s bill would protect patients with pre-existing conditions.

“You pass this waiver, you are going to wave goodbye to the protections that we fought long and hard for pre-existing conditions,” said Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. Republicans and administration officials said the guidance did not erode those protections and said they support protecting people with pre-existing medical problems. They

ber one cause in the country for a stroke and it can be regulated with medicine, a proper diet, monitoring your blood pressure and a healthy lifestyle.

“Healthcare in one of the wealthiest countries on the face of this earth is not a primary focus or concern. In this society, many people are not interested in improving their health.

said the administration rules were aimed at giving states more flexibility to try cutting consumers’ health insurance costs, and objected to the name Democrats gave their legislation—the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act. “This cynically titled messaging bill is all about scoring political points, not legislating,” said Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore. The greatest practical impact of Thursday’s bill, which passed by a mostly party-line 230-183, was likely to be for positioning for the 2020 presidential and congressional elections. It had no chance of clearing the Republican-led Senate or getting Trump’s signature.

President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans tried unsuccessfully to repeal Obama’s law in 2017, and have pushed a federal lawsuit aimed at scuttling it. Democratic assertions that the GOP was threatening coverage for people with pre-existing conditions helped them win control of the House in last November’s elections.

WA S H I N G T O N (AP)—The Health and Human Services Department announced Thursday that California-Based Gilead Sciences Inc. has agreed to donate medications that reduce the risk of HIV transmission for up to 200,000 people a year.

“Will help us achieve our goal of ending the HIV epidemic in America!” President Donald Trump said in a celebratory tweet.

The pledge may last up to 11 years, said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. Gilead will donate its Truvada prevention pill until a second-generation version becomes available.

The Trump administration has set a goal of ending the HIV epidemic in the U.S. within 10 years.

Carl Schmid of the AIDS Institute called the donation “a really significant step,” saying it will make the drug available to uninsured people. It lists for more than $20,000 per patient, per year.

Gilead Sciences said in a news release that the medication donation is one of the largest ever made in the United States and is part of the company’s ongoing initiatives to help ensure that everyone who can benefit from the medicine is able to access it.

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.

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NEWS

U.S. Will Train Dozens of Border Agents to Screen for Asylum

By Amy Taxin

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP)—Immigration officials will train dozens of U.S. border patrol agents to start screening immigrants arriving on the southwest border for asylum amid a surge in the number of families seeking the protection, a government official said Wednesday.

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. Francis Cissna, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, said his agency will train about 60 border agents over the next few months to join in conducting the screenings on the U.S.-Mexico border.

The first group of 10 agents will start receiving training in Los Angeles next week.

“These agents are going to be receiving weeks of training. They’re going to be here at least a month,” Cissna said in an interview with The Associated Press on a visit to immigration offices in Laguna Niguel, California.

“And so too will all the subsequent cadres of border patrol agents.”

The move comes as the Trump administration is grappling with a surge in the number of families with children arriving on the border. Border arrests are down

compared with decades ago, but the number of children and families seeking asylum, many of them from Central America, has risen in recent years.

The number of immigrants apprehended on the border topped 100,000 for the second month in a row in April, the highest number recorded since 2007.

Asylum officers conduct initial interviews of immigrants arriving on the border to determine whether they have a credible fear of returning to their countries or should be sent back.

Those who pass the interviews are allowed to seek asylum before an immigration judge, but their cases may take years to wind through the backlogged immigration courts.

Immigrant advocates have voiced concerns about border patrol agents conducting the

screenings, which are mean to be inter- gration services agency who have worked screenings in 10 days or less about half of views, not interrogations. Clara Long, se- on asylum in the past are helping conduct the time, according to agency statistics. nior researcher for Human Rights Watch, the screenings, and a few dozen more have There are currently about 200 officers said agents often intimidate immigrants volunteered to do so, Cissna said. assigned to conduct the screenings, the when initially asking if they fear return“We have more people in the pipeline, agency said. ing to their countries. another few dozen, at least, across the The U.S. government also recently re“What we see over vised training documents and over again is Bor- “What we see over and over again is Border Patrol for hundreds of asylum der Patrol just has a officers who carry out just has a culture of disbelieving asylum seekers. the screenings. Officers culture of disbelieving asylum seekers,” ‘It’s really hard to imagine these agents being able will now also need to exshe said. “It’s really plain why immigrants are hard to imagine these to create the openness and trust and listening that’s found credible, while preagents being able to viously they only needed really required for a credible fear interview.” create the openness to spell out why immiClara Long, Human Rights Watch and trust and listening grants were not, he said. that’s really required Megan Brewer, an for a credible fear interview.” agency who have volunteered,” he said. immigration attorney in Los Angeles, A message was sent to U.S. Customs The move should help speed up the said when she used to work as an asylum and Border Protection seeking comment. screening of immigrants in detention fa- officer she often saw changes in training Cissna said he was confident agents could cilities who are waiting to see if they are documents or guidance. While the laws conduct the interviews and would be ful- eligible to seek asylum, and free up more surrounding asylum didn’t change, the ly trained. detention beds, Cissna said. revisions seemed intended to get officers In addition to the border patrol In the months from October through to shift how they were handling cases, she agents, two dozen employees at the immi- January, officers completed credible-fear said.

Red Cross Recognizes Compton Deputy Rafer Owens, Sr. as ‘Hometown Hero’ CARSON— Highly respected, veteran Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department, Deputy Rafer Owens, Sr., who has spent more than half of his 30-plus-year law enforcement career giving back to his hometown of Compton, has been cited as a “Hometown Hero” by the American Red Cross.

As Deputy Owens understands, you cannot heal a fractured community through law and punishment alone.

That’s why he launched Project Restoration, which helps reformed parolees reintegrate into their community. He also spearheads the Compton Citizens’ Academy, which bridges the gap

STROKE continued from page 8

It is obvious with the recent news of the passing of actor Luke Perry (52), and director John Singleton (51), who both died suddenly of massive strokes, that something is wrong with the healthcare system. Both of these men were very successful, and if 80% of strokes are preventable, I would have expected these two men to have received the best medical care, but they are gone.

When I had my stroke, I was well aware that I had hypertension, but I was still not taking my prescribed medication. I was walking around with a time bomb. At any time, I knew the bomb could explode but I took a chance. Eventually, it exploded but I lived, and now part of my responsibility is to educate Americans about strokes with a primary focus on African Americans.

After having my stroke, I was completely paralyzed on the entire right side. I spent the next seven weeks in rehabilitation relearning basic tasks: How to dress myself, how to talk, how to write with my left hand, and how to graduate from a wheelchair to a cane. My efforts paid off, but I did not recover 100%. All Americans must know more about stroke prevention and awareness, and they should know their personal numbers as well as their family members’ numbers.

As a culture and community, Black Americans have the highest incidence of high blood pressure, with 1 out of 2 adults having some form of hypertension. May is stroke awareness month, and it is essential to understand the mechanics of blood pressure and what the numbers represent.

The higher number is the systolic number, and it represents the active portion of blood pressure, when the heart is pumping.

This number should be around 120 or lower. The lower number represents the diastolic number, or the passive or resting portion of blood pressure. This number should be around 80 or lower.

Know your numbers, take your medication, educate your children, and adult family members, and talk about your health.

Visit a physician on a regular basis. Take control of your health, your life depends on it. Remember at any age a person can have a stroke, but as you get older you are more susceptible to having a stroke.

FAST is an acronym that everyone should know when they suspect that someone is having a stroke. The “F” stands for face, and one side of the face droops. The “A” stands for arm and the arm drop’s down. The “S” stands for speech, and check for slurred or strange speech. The “T” stands for time, and time is of the essence and call 911.

To learn more about strokes, contact the American Stroke Association, and go to my YouTube channel and view my documentary: “High Blood Pressure: A State of Emergency in the African American Community” (https://youtu.be/tiINtiXBLXw).

between communities and the police.

He also serves in the Sheriff ’s Activity League where he helps the young men of Compton reach their full potential by advising them in life skills, spirituality, entrepreneurship, interpersonal development and academic enrichment.

Deputy Owens also works to uplift his neighbors as a pastor in his local church serving more than 2,000 in his congregation.

The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region honored community heroes who have demonstrated extraordinary acts of courage and humanitarian service at its 15th Annual

Hometown Heroes Luncheon on Thursday, May 9th, at the Carson Civic Center.

For 14 years, the Red Cross has celebrated extraordinary acts by ordinary people who have saved lives; made significant positive differences in their community in the areas of emergency response, disaster preparedness and prevention; or exemplified the Red Cross mission in some other way.

The Red Cross recognizes Deputy Owens as is a living example of community policing done right. His dedication to service is a beacon of hope for building bridges between law enforcement and local communities.

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far as I’m concerned you have to earn the ley donor raising money for Biden who University of Southern California. “We’re votes,” Harris told CNN’s “State of the also served a term as the state’s elected not going to keep anyone from being the Union” in an interview that aired Sunday. controller. “Kamala is popular in Califor- nominee, either.”

With months to go until voting begins, nia, but I think Joe is going to do surprisVeteran Democratic strategist Garry the contours of the race are destined to ingly well on a lot of other people’s turf.”

South said it was smart strategy for Harshift.

Whoever wins will likely face a mud- ris’ advisers to try to create the impression Many candidates, particularly that she had the state locked up. those who are little-known or have “I would be saying the same “It’s not like it’s a tiny state where damn thing,” he said. little money, will be at a steep disadvantage. California is not only the But California voters have not everyone knows their senator. most populous, but also one of the historically favored state politicians It’s a very large state with a lot most geographically diverse. That who ran for the presidency. Formakes campaigning difficult—and mer Gov. Jerry Brown and former of different communities and so unaffordable—particularly when it Sen. Alan Cranston, both Democomes to running TV ads in some crats, and Republican Pete Wilson, I think it’s wide open.” of the most expensive media mara former senator and governor, Former Senator Barbara Boxer kets in the country. performed poorly when they were It remains to be seen who will White House hopefuls. undertake a serious campaign across the dled result. Though the state offers nearly “Other than Ronald Reagan, they’ve state and who will rely mainly on photo 500 delegates, they are apportioned based all fared very badly. Californians just don’t opportunities built around fundraising on how candidates perform in each in- fall in love with their politicians,” said visits. dividual congressional district. That will South, who managed Gray Davis’ win“The reality is it’s so hard to run for allow even those who do not win to pad ning campaigns for governor in 1998 and president (here) and raise money ... and their margins.

2002 before voters recalled the Democrat. what I think you are going to see is this “We’re not going to make anyone the “They elect them like they are hiring a field shrinking from 20 down to five or nominee,” said Dan Schnur, a former Re- gardener or a plumber: ‘Do the job, do it six,” said Steve Westly, a major Silicon Val- publican strategist who now teaches at the competently and stay out of my face.”’

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BULLETIN | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019

LEGALS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006538904 Title Order No.: 170009727 FHA/VA/ PMI 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 10/11/2006.

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 10/20/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2332429 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: SAMUEL A. ADELEYE, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, 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: 06/03/2019 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: 5315 WEST GOLDENWOOD DRIVE, INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90302 APN#: 4102015-031 PARCEL 1: LOTS 31 OF TRACT 29424, IN THE CITY OF INGLEWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1005, PAGES 32 THROUGH 35 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, BUT WITH NO RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY AS PROVIDED IN DEEDS OF RECORD. PARCEL 2: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO SUCH LOT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, ACCESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT TO THE COMMON AREA WITHIN THE PROJECT AS DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RECORDED ON THE PROJECT, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN. 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 $808,478.92. 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 714-730-2727 for infor-

mation regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006538904. 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: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www. servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 04/24/2019 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-4691891 05/08/2019, 05/15/2019, 05/22/2019 SchId:75631 AdId:25227 CustId:64 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GRACE LUCIEL DUNCAN CASE NO. 19STPB03596 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GRACE LUCIEL DUNCAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JULIUS DUNCAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JULIUS DUNCAN 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: 05/17/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 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 KENNETH GUAGH, ESQ. - SBN 140695 LAW OFFICE GAUGH

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KENNETH

1963 CARSON STREET TORRANCE CA 90501 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/19 CNS-3247920# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:75636 AdId:25229 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-843500-RY Order No.: 180513371-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE

SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial 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): GLORIA GONZALEZ, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 10/26/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2377931 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 7/1/2019 at 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 charges: $460,584.47 The purported property address is: 15324 SOUTH FRAILEY AVENUE, AREA OF COMPTON, CA 90221 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 6180-020007 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 619-846-7649 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-18-843500-RY. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 619-846-7649 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA18-843500-RY IDSPub #0152509 5/15/2019 5/22/2019 5/29/2019 SchId:75657 AdId:25236 CustId:608 -----------IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING, JUVENILE DEPARTMENT IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF: OSSI TIYMAR WATSON DOB: 11/14/2015 TOMIYA LEE SHAVERS DOB: 8/30/2009 NO: 18-7-02918-8 KNT 18-7-02919-6 KNT NOTICE OF HEARING TO: * Randy Lamar Watson a/k/a Randy Lamar WatsonHicks, Father of Ossi; Tommie Lee Pitts III, Father of Tomiya., and/or anyone claiming parental/paternal rights or interest in the children and to All Whom It May Concern: On November 2, 2018, a petition for Termination was filed in the above entitled Court, pursuant to RCW 13.34.080 and/or RCW 26.33.310 regarding the above named children, whose parents are Tiya Cherie Anderson a/k/a Hester and *.

[FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 253-372-5738, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.]

Said Petition will be heard on June 3, 2019, at the hour of 8:15 a.m., at King County Superior Court, Juvenile Department, 401 4th Ave North, Kent, WA 98032, before a judge of the above entitled court, at which time you are directed to appear and answer the said petition or the petition will be granted and action will be taken by the court such as shall appear to be for the welfare of the said children.

Dated April 24, 2019.

BARBARA MINER KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK BY: AMD, Deputy Clerk 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/19 CNS-3247996# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:75666 AdId:25239 CustId:61 -----------T.S. No.: NR-51385-CA APN:6181022-006 U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE Recorded in accordance with 12 USCA 3764 (c) WHEREAS, on 7/13/2009, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Justine Early, an unmarried woman as to fee title as trustor in favor of Financial Freedom Acquisition LLC, a Subsidiary of Onewest Bank, FSB as beneficiary, and Chicago Title Company, CA as trustee, and was recorded on 7/21/2009, as Instrument No. 20091097260, in Book XX, Page XX, in the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an Assignment of Deed of Trust dated 10/21/2013, recorded on 11/6/2013 , as instrument number 20131576305, book XX, page XX, in the Office of the County Recorder, Los Angeles County, California; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that the payment due on 3/6/2019, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of 4/26/2019 is $401,742.64; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et.seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of Nationwide Reconveyance, LLC as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 4/20/2017 as instrument number 20170435190, book XX, page XX notice is hereby given that on 5/30/2019 at 11:00 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Legal Description: LOT 6 IN BLOCK “A” OF TRACT NO. 6307, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 67 PAGES 33 AND 34 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SID COUNTY.

Commonly known as: 15602 South Butler Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 The sale will be held at BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766.

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid an estimate of $ 401,742.64. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.

When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $40,174.26 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $40,174.26 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable . The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits , must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale , the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment.

All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier ‘s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD Field Office representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure.

The commissioner may , at the direction of the HUD field office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The amount that must be paid if the Mot1gage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $401,742.64, as of 5/29/2019, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary outofpocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Date: 4/26/2019 Nationwide Reconveyance, LLC U.S Dept. of HUD Foreclosure Commissioner 5677 Oberlin Drive, Suite 210 San Diego, California 92121 (858)201-3590 Fax (844)2526972 By: Rhonda Rorie (05/08/19, 05/15/19, 05/22/19 TS# NR51385-ca SDI-14863)SchId:75686 AdId:25246 CustId:645 -----------T.S. No. 18-54097 APN: 7301-026-002 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/15/2004. 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 un-

der 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: TIMOTHY SMITH AND MICHELLE R SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 12/23/2004, as Instrument No. 04 3324795, The subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded as Instrument 20131591655 and recorded on 11/7/2013, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:6/6/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $335,725.23 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: 1500 SOUTH STONEACRE AVENUE COMPTON, California 90221 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust.

A.P.N #.: 7301-026-002 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction. com, using the file number assigned to this case 18-54097. 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: 4/26/2019 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (800) 2802832 www.auction.com

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BULLETIN | WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019

LEGALS _________ Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation.

EPP 28810 Pub Dates 05/08, 05/15, 05/22/2019 SchId:75689 AdId:25247 CustId:108 -----------NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY EFFIE BOUDREAUX CASE NO. 17STPB11132 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARY EFFIE BOUDREAUX. AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by OLIVIA BOUDREAUX, RODNEY J. BOUDREAUX II in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that OLIVIA BOUDREAUX, RODNEY J. BOUDREAUX II be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE AMENDED 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: 06/10/19 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.

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 BRENT D. GRIDER - SBN 170464 GRIDER LAW OFFICE 1700 HAMNER AVENUE, SUITE 100 NORCO CA 92860 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/19 CNS-3249192# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:75707 AdId:25254 CustId:61 -----------T.S. No. 071443-CA APN: 6180010-009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/2/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 6/4/2019 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/10/2005, as Instrument No. 05 2726342, , of Official Records in the office of the

County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ROSE MARY DIXON FRUGE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15129 SOUTH WHITE AVE COMPTON, CA 90221 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $226,307.21 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 071443-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:75713 AdId:25256 CustId:670 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: AURORA GONZALEZ CASE NO. 19STPB03910 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of AURORA GONZALEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RICARDO GONZALEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICARDO GONZALEZ 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.

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: 05/28/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 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 PAUL HORN ESQ. - SBN 243227 PAUL HORN LAW GROUP, PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/19 CNS-3250398# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:75745 AdId:25266 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000007843261 Title Order No.: TSG1809CA-3453564 FHA/VA/PMI 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 12/12/2006. 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 12/28/2006 as Instrument No. 20062878631 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KERRI MORRIS, A SINGLE WOMAN, 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: 06/07/2019 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: 14952 SOUTH CLYMAR AVENUE, LOS ANGELES (COMPTON AREA), CALIFORNIA 90220 APN#: 6137-008-042 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 re-

maining 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 $322,818.06. 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000007843261. 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: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www. servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 05/01/2019 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-4692621 05/15/2019, 05/22/2019, 05/29/2019 SchId:75747 AdId:25267 CustId:64 -----------T.S. No.: 190121025 Notice Of Trustee’s Sale Loan No.: 082818b Order No. 95521430 APN: 6151-014-009 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 8/28/2018. 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, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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: Gabriel Ocampo, Trustee of the M & G Trust Duly Appointed Trustee: Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Recorded 8/30/2018

as Instrument No. 20180879976 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 5/29/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $281,254.70 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 513 West Elm Street Compton, CA 90220 A.P.N.: 6151-014-009 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 (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Web site www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 190121025.

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: 4/24/2019 Total Lender Solutions, Inc. 10951 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 2F San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 By: /s/ Chelcey Romeril, Trustee Sale Officer SchId:75762 AdId:25272 CustId:621 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ANNIE MURPHY CASE NO. 19STPB04368 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ANNIE MURPHY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EUNICE SALMOND in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EUNICE SALMOND 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: 06/10/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 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 issu-

ance 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 FRED W. EDWARDS - SBN 317309 EDWARDS LEGAL 4195 CHINO HILLS PKWY #1024 CHINO HILLS CA 91709 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/19 CNS-3253571# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:75835 AdId:25298 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSE MARY FRUGE AKA ROSE MARY DIXON FRUGE CASE NO. 19STPB04421 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROSE MARY FRUGE AKA ROSE MARY DIXON FRUGE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LISA DIXON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LISA DIXON 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: 06/14/19 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.

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 WILLIAM R. REMERY, ESQ. - SBN 89897 REMERY LAW FIRM 1955 WEST GLENOAKS BLVD. GLENDALE CA 91201 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/19 CNS-3253842# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:75838 AdId:25299 CustId:61

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ENTERTAINMENT Ice Cube, Others Mourn Director Singleton at Private Funeral

By Andrew Dalton and Chris Pizzello LOS ANGELES (AP)—Family, friends and dignitaries including Ice Cube, Stevie Wonder and Congresswoman Maxine Waters were among those mourning director John Singleton at his Los Angeles funeral on Monday.

The private service was held at Angelus Funeral Home in South Los Angeles, the neighborhood formerly known as South Central, where Singleton spent part of his childhood and where his career-defining film, “Boyz N the Hood,” was set.

Media was not allowed inside the funeral, which lasted about two hours before Singleton’s casket was carried out.

Others who paid their respects include “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler and the film’s Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth Carter, “Straight Outta Compton” director F. Gary Gray, football

Hall of Famer Jim Brown, rapper Ludacris, and actors Ving Rhames, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Taraji P. Henson and Tyrese.

Tyrese was among the stars of Singleton’s 2001 film “Baby Boy” and 2003’s “2 Fast 2 Furious.”

Chestnut, Ice Cube and Long all

appeared in “Boyz N the Hood,” Singleton’s 1991 first feature, which made him the first black filmmaker and youngest person to be nominated for a best director Oscar.

The film was the acting debut for Ice Cube and Chestnut. Both praised the director at the time of his death,

with Cube saying in a statement that spoke directly to Singleton that his “passion for telling our stories from our point of view was more than an obsession, it was your mission in life. Your love for the black experience was contagious.”

The director’s other films included 1993’s “Poetic Justice,” 2000’s “Shaft” and 2005’s “Four Brothers,” and he was the co-creator of the current FX television series “Snowfall.”

The service came a week after Singleton’s family announced that he had died at age 51 , days after he suffered a stroke.

A family statement said Singleton was taken off life support on March 29 and died, though a death certificate issued Monday lists the date of his death as March 28.

Singleton is scheduled to be laid to

rest at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills later Monday.

The director’s mother Shelia Ward filed court documents Friday that included Singleton’s 1993 will. The will names Ward as executor and leaves nearly all of his property to daughter Justice Singleton, who at the time was his only child. He later had four more children. Ward and her attorney estimate in the document that Singleton’s estate is worth $3.8 million.

Angelus Funeral Home and Forest Lawn also handled the funeral and burial of rapper Nipsey Hussle, a South Los Angeles native who was shot and killed in the neighborhood about a month before Singleton died.

Forest Lawn is the final resting place of many Hollywood luminaries including Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Bette Davis and Lucille Ball.

A Singleton representative said his family is also planning a public memorial and is deciding on the details, a representative said.

Peggy Lipton, ‘Mod Squad’, ‘Twin Peaks’ star, dies at 72 FORMER WIFE OF QUINCY AND MOTHER OF RASHIDA JONES

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Peggy Lipton, a star of the groundbreaking late 1960s TV show “The Mod Squad” and the 1990s show “Twin Peaks,” died of cancer Saturday. She was 72.

Lipton died surrounded by her family, her daughters, Rashida and Kidada Jones, said in a statement.

“We are heartbroken that our beloved mother passed away from cancer today,” they said. “She made her journey peacefully with her daughters and nieces by her side.

We feel so lucky for every moment we spent with her. We can’t put all of our feelings into

words right now but we will say: Peggy was, and will always be our beacon of light, both in this world and beyond. She will always be a part of us.”

Lipton played one of a trio of Los Angeles undercover “hippie cops” on “The Mod Squad,” which aired on ABC. The Los Angeles Times says it was one of pop culture’s first efforts to reckon seriously with the counterculture and one of the first TV shows to feature an interracial cast. Lipton was nominated for Emmys and won a Golden Globe in 1971 for her performance.

The show addressed issues such as the Viet-

Michael Jackson’s Eldest Child Prince Is a College Graduate

Michael Joseph (Prince) Jackson Jr and cousin/former guardian T.J. Jackson.

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Michael Jackson’s eldest child Prince is a college graduate.

Twenty-two-year-old Prince Jackson— whose real name is Michael Joseph Jackson Jr.—went through commencement ceremonies Saturday at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Prince Jackson graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

The day was celebrated in social media posts from the graduate and relatives in his

nam War, drugs and domestic violence.

Lipton married music producer Quincy Jones in 1974, and they had two daughters. The couple divorced in 1989.

In the 1990s, she played the role of Norma Jennings in the TV series “Twin Peaks.”

“It was very scary,” Lipton told The Times in a 1993 interview. “I had a push-pull thing inside me that I wanted to do it. I had become so insulated in my world as a mother, that I didn’t know how to pick up the phone and call anybody to put myself out there.”

Twitter

famous family.

T.J. Jackson, the cousin who served as Prince’s guardian after his father died, tweeted, “it’s been a long road but you did it. Keep learning, keep growing and keep giving back!” Prince Jackson was 12 when his father died nearly 10 years ago.

Michael Jackson has two other children, 21-year-old Paris and 17-year-old Prince Michael Jackson, known by the nickname Blanket.

NICOTINE

Court TV Pounds Gavel Again as All-Trial Channel Is Reborn

By Andrew Dalton LOS ANGELES (AP)—Court TV is ending its long recess.

The channel for legal junkies that thrived during the trial-crazy 1990s comes back from the dead after more than a decade Wednesday amid a true-crime craze that its backers hope will launch it into a long new life.

Managing editor John Alleva says the timing could not be better for long-form,

Rashida Jones and mother Peggy Lipton.

deep-dive coverage of court stories of the kind Court TV once provided of the Menendez brothers’ and O.J. Simpson trials.

The new Court TV, which will be available over the air and on some cable providers, will focus on big cases such as the forthcoming New York sexual assault trial of Harvey Weinstein. But it will also focus on little-known cases that were just as important to the original network.

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