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Council approves fee increases Ex-Compton Deputy City Treasurer Pleads Guilty to $3.7 Million Theft
funds. His wife, Rosa Maria plea deal, which also outlines By Cat Keniston Compton’s former deputy Galvan, pleaded guilty to the agreed-upon restitution of $3.72 million. treasurer and his wife pleaded same charge. The felony The charge As part adds of theanagreement, guilty Thursday proposed resolution additional By Chris Frost to a federal maximum Rosa Galvan charge of stealing $140,000 to the general fund. agreed to hand Bulletin Staff Writer more than carries a possible city hasover beenthe subsidizing or covering prison sentence of“The 10 years, keys to a 2013 Nissan $3.7 million in city funds. permittoissuance and administration costs,” COMPTON—The unanimously prosecutorsstreet agreed Frontier and a 2012 Honda Salvador Galvan,City 47,Council of but Director John Strickland approved streetadmitted work fee increases at its April 17 a interim term ofPublic no Works Pilot to the government. La Mirada, one recommend said. “Theand present feeRosa schedule does notreceived address meeting,count moving them from beyond current 1989three more than years Galvan federal of theft antheir many types of street work permits issued and adlevels. organization receiving federal 10 months, according to a “hundreds of thousands The city based its increase on inspection and ministered.” Public comments about the increases drew administrative costs it traditionally did not praise from residents hoping for increased revcharge, then compared rates with other cities. “We compared our rates with Gardenia, Lyn- enue, but the group stood against raising fees afnwood and Torrance,” interim Public Works Di- fecting residents. “I know there should be increases, but you are rector John Strickland said.
of dollars in either cash” into her account of $211,044 skimmed cash from City or money orders from her from February 2012 through Hall over a six-year period, husband, according to her August of last year. taking anywhere from $200 plea deal. usedupon somethe of residents, Both are scheduled to for to the $8,000 chise agreement utility.a day. The losses placing tooShe many ” Lynn the ill-gotten gains someone to pay should be sentenced 3 by U.S. wereopposed small enough that they members fees affecting resiBoone said. “Maybe go over Nov.Council dents, including $50 jump in block party perthese.” in cash for the Honda District Judge Josephine $14,000 L. adidn’t trigger alarm, but mits, and a handicap curbemployees fee increase to $150they for companies anyin feeSanta in- Ana. onUtility Oct. 14, 2015, at are an exempt Irvine from Staton fellow said sign andwondered installation,how thenGalvan a $20 charge creases because of a lawsuit between Edison and tothe dealer. According thepole charging could annually. Residential Alhambra in 2011. refuse binsAudi were and scheduled Court California documents show document, Compton’s afford a new other “The utility company had a franchise agreeto increase from $5 and $40 for small andsalary, large her making cash deposits then-deputy city treasurer expenses on a $60,000 ment, and the city adopted an ordinance concur- bins, to $25 and $75, respectively. according to court papers. rent with the agreement,” City Attorney Craig “I am against gouging residents because of the Galvan, whoJanna worked in Cornwell said. “The court found that interfering city’s negligence,” Councilwoman Zurita. the Compton Treasurer’s with the franchise agreement is unconstitutional.” “It is hard to ask for more money with the condiOffice for more than 20 years, Cornwell and Edison representatives created was responsible for Page tallying » See FEES, 9A language in the agreement that preserves the franthe cash received by the city as payment for parking tickets, business licenses and other fees. After the cash was counted, Galvan prepared the money for deposit into a city bank account, according to court documents. The FBI interviewed Galvan’s supervisor, who “reflected about Galvan’s time in the office, his unexplained affluence and his generosity,” according to an affidavit. The supervisor told investigators that Galvan went from driving an “old Toyota” to increasingly luxurious vehicles, including the black Audi sedan. The affidavit also states that Galvan told his By Chris Frost supervisor that he purchased Bulletin Staff Writer a residence in La Mirada and demolished the house so he COMPTON—The Council couldCity rebuild it. moved another step forward inGalvan the city manager searchlate on was arrested Tuesday, April 27, as Council members Willie lastand year.Yvonne Arceneaux inJones, Janna Zurita Sentencing for meetRosa terviewed five candidates during a special Galvan is set for 8:30 a.m., ing. her attend husband, Mayor Eric J.followed Perrodin by did not the at involving 9:30 a.m.,current Nov. meeting becauseSalvador, of a conflict interim City Manager Batiste and 3, in Bryan Courtroom 10C,CounU.S. cilwoman Janna Zurita. District Courthouse, 411 W. Photo by Melina Cervantes Batiste took over forSt., former Fourth Santa interim Ana. City Dragon Boats were featured over the weekend at the Lotus Festival at Echo Park Lake. Manager Lamont Ewell on Jan. 25. “City Manager Bryan Batiste wrote a memo to City Attorney Craig Cornwell requesting that Bulletin photos by Chris Frost Councilperson Zurita recuse herself from the inThe Sibrie Park Braves practice throwing skills on Saturday, April 29. terview process,” Perrodin said in a written statement. “I will not participate until the Council receives a written opinion from Cornwell about the disagreement.” Zurita said Batiste is only holding the position accountability,” the expenditures were “purely By Cat Keniston until the Council finds a permanent city manpersonal” and for “no public A prosecutor told jurors prosecutor told jurors. ager. “The accusations that everyone is making Bradley clearly benefit.” Monday that the evidence have no validity to them, and the Council will “.... Mr. Bradley has would show that former understood the rules, but continue searching for a qualified candidate,” the law and Compton Mayor Omar accountability for spending violated she said. “He knew going in this was only temBradley misappropriated became “very relaxed” after committed the crimes for porary.” public funds for personal the city council approved a which he is charged,” Lopez Cornwell said he cannot make Zurita recuse expenses between 1999 resolution authorizing the said. herself. Deputy Public Defender and 2001, but his attorney issuance of city credit cards to “Every Council member has the right to parHill countered countered that the council members without any Robert J. By ticipate in properly noticed City Council matChris Frost that against expenditures were made public comment on the issue, the “charges ters,” he said. “According to the charter, the city Bulletin Staff Writer Mr. Bradley are false.” in good faith and that the Lopez told the panel. manager serves at the will of the Council and The prosecutor said He toldCOMPTON—The jurors that the Sibrie Park Braves are continuing their charges against his client are nothing short of a legally defined conflict of interest, a situation that precludes the member success in 2012 as the team has won four of its first five the evidence would show evidence 2011 would demonstrate false. from attending, or a belief the he or she cannot expenditures made The Los Angeles Superior that some of Bradley’s that the games. be open-minded exists, complying with Mr. The squad collected a forfeit on Saturday, April 28, as their Court jury is the second to Batiste’s wishes has no legal support.” opponents, the Blue Jays, did not show up for the game. hear the case against Bradley, Zurita said she will not step away from the inFormer San Francisco Giant and current Assistant Coach who served as mayor from » See BRADLEY, Pgteam 2 through a spirited practice and terviews, and thanked Cornwell for addressing Jesse Brew led the File photo 1993 until 2001, when he lost the issue. praised the team’s fast start. a disputed election. Councilwoman Arceneaux asked Cornwell “They have surprised me so far,” he said. “I am especially Bradley unsuccessfully pleased by our play at shortstop and pitcher.” for a written legal opinion directed to Council ran for his old post twice Brew coaches the defensive portion of the game and sticks members, and he said he will prepare one. since a state appellate Public comments on the selection process fato the fundamentals. vored Batiste. “You keep your hands in front, step and aim at the chest of court panel overturned his “The man doesthe a good job,” resident theThe person you are ” heone said. compounded “We have sound facility willthrowing operate to, for by uncertainties from basins, MWDSC said. Carolyn A fullFebruary 2004 conviction By Staff Reports Stokes you fire Batiste of you have11 to fundamentals, I know theneeded” team can do better.” change and variability “to generatebut information climate of said. scale“Ifprogram wouldalltake about The city of Carson is one step year on one felony count each of deal with me. Not just one of you, all of you. ” One of the cornerstones of team success is positive attifor the potential construction of a fullimported water supplies. Recycled years and $2.7 billion to build and misappropriation of public closer to becoming the home of one She asked the Council if they understood her tudes, Brew said, and he deals with problems recycled water plant at the same waterimmediately. would provide us a reliable, produce an estimated 150 million funds and misuse of public of the world’s largest wastewater scale twice, and Arceneaux acknowledged her. “I am not a babysitter and do not tolerate hardheads, ” he drought-proof, climate-resilient, gallons per day to be pumped to four recycling programs, water agency site, agency officials said. funds. said. “This is serious, and I am teaching them about baseball.” Resident Lorraine Cervantes expressed con“This is a great opportunity local supply to recharge groundwater groundwater in Losreceived. Angeles Deputy District Attorney officials announced Wednesday. cern about the publicitybasins the meeting The team is turning the corner offensively, Brew said, beMetropolitan to develop a new basins and supply the needs of the and Orange counties. The Metropolitan Water District for Ana Lopez told the latest jury “You guys kept this meeting quiet,” she said. cause of diligent, hard work. of started local water,” Metropolitan region’s growing in is why“This will beandkey to that the case involves a series of Southern California’s Board of source “That no onefacility is here tonight, it is not “They in the batting cage, but live pitching im- economy, even Chairman Randy Record dry small years.” demonstrating the effectiveness of a stateof events between 1999 and Directors voted Tuesday to award board on television. ” proves the hitters’ timing, ” he said. “We play ball (scor“Though last winter brought The demonstration facility will of-the-art process 2001 while Bradley was the a $13.9 million contract for the said. City Clerk Alitaoptimized Godwintreatment and Zurita bothand reing runs with singles and doubles instead of home runs). If sponded,generate and said the meeting noticetomet the they stay thosetoground into line $17 million overall rainfocused, and snow many ball partshits will cost turn an estimated valuable information ensure mayor of Compton, for which construction of an advanced water record treatment of demonstration facility at of California, our water supply to build, and will produce 500,000 the success of any full-scale program,” he had been aPark cityBraves council The Sibrie take advantage a forfeit on Saturday, BRAVES, 5A wastewater that Metropolitan» See MANAGER, Page 9A gallons of Page purified General Manager Jeffrey the Sanitation member back toan 1991. Aprildating 28, and hold additional practice. Districts’ Joint Water challenges remain. We face a future» See that will bring more drought years, will be pumped into groundwater Kightlinger said. “The word here is Pollution Control Plant.
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News Man convicted of 1990 robberymurder of market owner By Terri Vermueulen Keith A man was convicted Thursday of gunning down a market owner in South Los Angeles nearly 27 years ago while the victim’s 9-yearold daughter was inside the business. Marcus Perkins, 46, was found guilty of first-degree murder for the July 24, 1990, shooting death of Timoteo
Pena, the owner of Sinaloa Meat and Grocery Market in the 5600 block of San Pedro Street. Jurors also found true the special circumstance allegation of murder during the commission of a robbery or attempted robbery. He is facing life in prison without the possibility of parole, with sentencing set for
Aug. 4. The victim was working in the market with his daughter when he was shot and killed, police said. Pena’s daughter, who is now in her 30s, identified Perkins at his trial as the man she saw as she skipped to the back of the store to close the door and then saw with a gun pointed at her father after she
heard a gunshot, according to Deputy District Attorney Marna Miller. The prosecutor told jurors that the evidence points to Perkins “time and time again.” The victim -- who fired at his assailant twice -- was shot five times, his wallet and gun were taken and the counter was ransacked, Miller said.
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Youth football organization provides free meals for all players The Hub City Tar Heels, a Compton Non-Profit Youth Tackle Football Organization for ages 6-14 is gearing up for the new football season, which starts official practices on July 24, 2017. However, to keep kids busy and off the streets, the Tar Heels practice all summer long and include a free complete nutritional dinner after each evening practice. The menu includes the best pasta, chicken, vegetables, and large milk to help the players recover, and stay strong. Organization president Wilson Mays grew up in the area and this is his
way of giving back to the community. Parent Ben Burns was completely overwhelmed with what the organization. “The sense of community… feeding fantastic dinners to all the players, coaches, and anyone else who shows up is
completely unheard of. I’ve never seen anything like it!” says Burns. The Hub City Tar Heels are preparing for their first season in the Southern California Florida Youth Football League, where they
compete at home and away against 9 other teams in the region. “Our program is all about teaching kids not only how to play football the right way, but how to succeed in life,” says 12u Head Coach Ron White.
Beyonce has finally debuted her twins a month after they were born. The singer posted a picture of herself holding
the babies on Instagram late Thursday night and wrote in the caption, “Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today.” She didn’t mention
the babies’ genders, but Beyonce’s mother wrote on Instagram that the pop star had given birth to a boy and a girl. Beyonce is wearing a flowing garment with a long veil in the photo and standing in front a flowered arch with the sea behind her. It gained millions of likes in a matter of hours and already is among the most-liked Instagram photos of all time. Beyonce already holds that crown with her Instagram pregnancy announcement in February. Rumors have swirled about the twins’ birth in recent weeks, but her representatives had declined comment. Sir Carter and Rumi join 5-year-old big sister Blue Ivy. C e l e b r i t i e s congratulated Beyonce on social media Friday, including Nicki Minaj, who posted happy emoji’s under Beyonce’s post. Grammy-nominated R&B singer Tamar Braxton wrote to Beyonce that she is “happy and so honored that God would choose you sis for these type of blessings! Let him continue to guide you.”
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False carjacking report Beyonce introduces newborn twins leads to charges
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By Staff Reports A woman who falsely reported that her Toyota Camry had been carjacked in South Los Angeles with her 16-year-old son inside, sparking an Amber Alert, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of filing a false police report, city prosecutors announced Friday. Charline Gatson entered the plea Thursday, and she was immediately placed on three years probation and ordered to serve 60 days in jail, although it’s unclear exactly how much time she will actually spend behind bars. According to the City Attorney’ Office, Gatson must also pay a $220 fine, with a restitution hearing expected to be held later. On July 6, Gatson told police that her black 2014 Camry was carjacked at gunpoint around 4 p.m. that day at 47th and Figueroa streets, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Gatson identified a 31-year-old acquaintance as the suspect. But as it turned out, Gatson had lent her car to the woman, who refused to return the vehicle after having it for several days, police allege. Detectives learned “there
was no carjacking, nor was there a minor child involved at any time,” according to the LAPD. Police said the motive behind the false report was unknown, but “it is believed she simply wanted to create a scenario that would warrant a police response. Her false claim led to numerous police resources being utilized, as well as the issuance of a statewide Amber Alert.” Gatson was arrested Friday, the same day the Camry and the woman who had borrowed it were found in San Bernardino.
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by Bradley -- who has lived in Compton for nearly six decades -- were for the city’s benefit, and said the panel will hear from Bradley about the connection the expenditures had to city business. Hill said his client acted openly and transparently and knew he was “under scrutiny.” In 2006, a state appeals court panel initially upheld the convictions of Bradley, former Councilman Amen Rahh and former City Manager John D. Johnson. But Bradley’s conviction was reversed in an April 2012 ruling by a threejustice panel of California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal. They noted that a recent California Supreme Court ruling held that the section involving public officer crimes requires “that the defendant knew, or was criminally negligent in failing to know, the legal requirements that governed the act or omission.” Bradley was sentenced in May 2004 to three years in prison, but he was later moved to a halfway house restitution center after being convicted of spending tax dollars on golf clothes and greens fees and renting a Las Vegas hotel room for a colleague -- all of which he contended was to promote the city.
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News OCDA opposes bills to release criminals By Staff Reports Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas announced his opposition Monday to three bills he said would make it easier for dangerous criminals to be released and evade further monitoring. Senate Bill 421 would alter the so-called Megan’s Law to a new “tiered system,” which would allow some sex offenders to stop having to register with law enforcement after 10 or 20 years depending on their crime, Rackauckas said. SB 10 would change the way bail is set, making it more affordable for many suspects instead of being set in stone by law depending on the crime, Rackauckas said. SB 620 would make state-mandated sentencing enhancements for gun violence more “suggestions” than requirements, Rackauckas said. As the law stands, criminals who use a gun can get 10 years added for possession, 20 for firing it and 25 years to life for killing or seriously injuring someone, Rackauckas said. The bill would change the 1997 “Use a Gun and You’re Done” legislation and give judges more discretion in applying the sentencing enhancements, Rackauckas said. “In my experience as a judge and prosecutor, it’s been simple and effective,” Rackauckas said of the 1997 law. Rackauckas said taking away the state-mandated punishments for gun violence would make the fight against gangs tougher. Sen. Steven Bradford, D-Inglewood, who sponsored SB 620, said in May stricter punishments have not deterred crime, but did not want to eliminate the enhancements altogether. “We must allow our courts to assess the specifics of each case individually,” Bradford said. The bill “allows the court to have that discretion instead of putting it solely in the hands of a DA’s decision whether to include the enhancement,” according to Jacqueline Goodman, treasurer of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, which bills itself as the nation’s largest statewide organization of criminal defense lawyers and allied professionals. The way the system is now some defendants plead guilty rather than take a gamble on a decades-long or life sentences, Goodman said. The legislation on bail would junk guidelines based on the offense and make it easier for suspects to get free
before trial, Rackauckas said. In some cases, bail could be made before a prosecutor sees police reports or has time to file charges, Rackauckas said. Rackauckas also argued that it would eliminate the bail bond system altogether, taking away the incentive of a bail bonds worker from hunting down fugitives and dragging them to court because they would not otherwise lose the bond posted. “The whole concept of a bail bondsman is out the window,” Rackauckas said. Anyone who jumps bail might see a collection agency go after the 90 percent that’s unpaid, but that would be just about it, Rackauckas said. An arrest warrant would be issued, but it would be thrown on a large stack of others, with law enforcement not having the resources to go after fugitives, Rackauckas said. Goodman said the bill seeks to make the bail system more fair for defendants of lesser means. “Currently, those people with means can get out on bail because they can pay an extraordinary amount of money to do that and those of average or lesser means languish in jails on accusations and nothing more,” she said. There are provisions in the bill to guard against release of someone deemed dangerous or a flight risk, Goodman said. Rackauckas cited multiple examples of dangerous sex offenders who could be taken off the Megan’s Law database. The mother of Samantha Runnion, an Orange County tot who was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered within days of her 6th birthday, joined Rackauckas at a news conference to oppose the legislation. Erin Runnion claimed that even law enforcement wouldn’t have access to the rap sheet of some sex offenders under the proposed legislation. Runnion also argued that the law would prompt up to 45,000 convicted sex offenders to challenge their status and seek to have their names taken off the Megan’s Law database, which would overwhelm the bureaucracy. Runnion said some sex offenders convicted before 1987 would be wiped off the database altogether. “It’s outrageous,” she said, adding that although the victims of sex offenders cannot escape what has been done to them, “they can at
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least know this person is being tracked.” The legislation would “cost this state tens of millions of dollars,” Runnion said. California Attorneys for Criminal Justice is a sponsor of the bill to reform the sexoffender registration system, Goodman said. “The tiered system is supported by many law enforcement agencies and police departments across the state and the vast majority of criminal justice scholars,” Goodman said. “California is one of only four states left across the country with an across-theboard lifetime registration.” There are so many people registered as sex offenders that it is no longer a useful tool for law enforcement, Goodman said. “That’s why law enforcement is so supportive of this,” she said. “The tool for law enforcement for tracking sex offenders is no longer effective when it’s overly broad.” A misdemeanor sex offender such as a groper would have to register as a sex offender for at least 10 years, and would then petition for removal through a court process, Goodman said. The way it stands now, misdemeanor offenders carry the stigma for as long as sexually violent predators such as rapists, she added. The legislation would provide an incentive for defendants to reform, Goodman said. Broadcom co-founder Henry T. Nicholas III, the chief sponsor of Marsy’s
Law, which allowed victims of crimes more say in the judicial process, said he would challenge the
constitutionality of some of the bills if they are approved. The bail and sexoffender registration bills
are “disastrous pieces of legislation” that would violate certain rights under Marsy’s Law, Nicholas said.
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Perkins went to an Inglewood hospital a few hours later for treatment of a gunshot wound to his abdomen area, and DNA testing done years later determined that blood found on the defendant’s shoes was linked to the victim, the deputy district attorney said. Acting as his own attorney, Perkins urged jurors to acquit him of the killing. He told jurors that he was the “only person law
enforcement has pursued” and that there was “reasonable doubt in this case to establish my innocence.” “It is my position that it doesn’t add up,” Perkins said of the prosecution’s case. Perkins was initially questioned after being admitted to Daniel Freeman Hospital with a gunshot wound later that night, but he denied being responsible for the crime, police said. Perkins, who was subsequently convicted of two
other robberies, went to the same hospital after being shot by the owner of a mini-mart during one of the robberies. Shortly after being released from prison on one of the robbery cases, he was arrested in August 2013 in connection with the killing. Police said then that physical evidence examined for the presence of DNA forensically linked him to the crime scene. He has remained behind bars without bail since then.
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Opinion
An open letter to the United States Senate By Marian Wright Edelman I learned my first lessons about injustice and health as a little Black girl growing up in segregated Bennettsville, South Carolina. I remember my parents’ and my sadness over the senseless death of little Johnny Harrington, who lived three houses down from our church who died before he reached 10 because his hard working grandmother didn’t know about the need for or have the money for him to get a tetanus shot after he stepped on a rusted nail. I also remember being awakened in the middle of the night after a Black migrant family’s car collided with a White truck driver’s vehicle on the highway in front of our parsonage, and the horror I felt when my Daddy, my siblings and I witnessed the White ambulance driver and attendants arrive on the scene only to leave behind the seriously injured Black migrant worker after they saw that the White truck’s passengers were not hurt. And I remember the loss of a playmate who lived around the corner who died from a broken neck after jumping off the bridge at Crooked Creek nearby where many Black children swam and many Black families fished for food. When I got older, I learned the creek was an outlet for hospital and other sewage. The sorrow and outrage and sense of injustice I felt as a child at senseless deaths and injuries shaped my life’s work. I cannot stand seeing any child mistreated, placed at risk or excluded from essential services because of the color of their skin or the poverty of their parents or grandparents they did not choose. God did not make two classes of children and my Biblical values and my parents’ efforts to live up to its teachings enjoined me to believe each child is sacred. During the Civil Rights Movement it was always clear that health care was one of the basic rights for which we were fighting because it could mean life or death. As my friend and mentor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhuman.” I would never have believed that decades later Dr. King’s words would still ring true and that after fifty years of hard-earned progress expanding access to health coverage for 95 percent of all children, it could all be ripped away in a heartless game of politics and greed that disregards human life — even the smallest human life. In the wealthiest nation on earth, the fact that we are still unwilling to treat health care as a right available to all regardless of color, income or creed is a disgrace. That child lives are considered political fodder rather than a sacred responsibility by every adult is unjust and shameful. You, the ever powerful United States Senate, will soon have a choice to make when Senate Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell brings the deeply harmful, flawed, unpopular and misnamed Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) — it should be called the Worse Care Reconciliation Act — to the Senate floor for a vote. This draconian bill will unravel decades of progress fighting for more health equity and justice for all. I hope every voter will stand up for children, the disabled, the elderly, and the most vulnerable among us and make sure those who vote against them are held accountable. At a time when 95 percent of children in America have health coverage after years of laboriously achieved incremental progress with bipartisan leadership and the percentage of uninsured Americans is at a record low, will you vote for renewed pain and suffering or forward progress? Will you vote to end Medicaid as we know it — a lifeline for more than 37 million children and more than 40 percent of children with special health care needs — to pay for a giant tax cut for wealthy Americans and corporations who don’t need or deserve it? Will you vote to rip away health coverage from 22 million Americans and leave millions more paying a lot more for skimpier coverage? Will you vote to undermine coverage for essential services for children and other Americans including those with preexisting conditions? Will you vote to strip important and popular protections, returning us to a day when discrimination based on age, gender, health status and ability to pay is permitted? Will you vote to deprive millions of Americans mental health and substance abuse treatment in the midst of a national opioid crisis? You may be wooed with “fixes” being negotiated behind the scenes that tinker around the edges of the cruel, unjust Better Care Reconciliation Act, but make no mistake: it is irreparably flawed and no altering of growth rates and caps, taxes, or creating special “funds” or “risk pools” will fix it. It deserves a swift and decisive death in the Senate if we are to keep any semblance of an American sense of fairness and moral decency alive. I have just returned from two days in the Mississippi Delta which Senators Robert Kennedy, Joseph Clark and George Murphy visited 50 years ago where they saw children with listless eyes and bloated bellies from lack of food and health care. Mississippi is one of 19 states that turned down Medicaid expansion money their people need. Health injustice still disproportionately affects people of color but those who will suffer come from every race in every state. Would you vote to deprive your own children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews of basic life supports? I suspect not. Denying children essential health care makes no moral
or economic sense. Healthy children and adults make America stronger and safer. So at this critical moment in our nation’s history, I hope you will stand up for children, the disabled, and the elderly left behind in multiple ways by the politics of greed and self-interest. Please vote NO on the misnamed Better Care Reconciliation Act — a mean-spirited, draconian, un-American step backward that would leave preventable suffering among millions in its wake. Marian Wright Edelman is President of the Children’s Defense Fund whose Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. For more information go to www. childrensdefense.org.
Don Jr. angle proves Russia story is just a parody of itself now By Robert Romano So, wait, the whole supposed Russian collusion effort with the Trump campaign had nothing to do with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) or John Podesta emails or Wikileaks at all, but actually centered on a June 2016 meeting with Donald Trump, Jr. and a Russian attorney over supposed dirt she had on Hillary Clinton about her dealings with Russia? And then the attorney used the meeting as an opportunity to instead talk about U.S. sanctions against 18 Russian individuals and Russia blocking U.S. adoption of Russian children in response? That’s the collusion? The conspiracy? The treason? Trump, Jr. trying to obtain dirt on Clinton’s alleged wrongdoings in Russia in the middle of the his father’s 2016 election campaign from a Russian source supposedly in a place to know — but not finding any — and inadvertently stumbling into a conversation about U.S.
sanctions and Russian policy affecting child adoptions out of that country? Is this a joke? This is all a far cry from the original allegations that were leveled at President Donald Trump — that Russia had hacked the DNC and Podesta emails, had them published on Wikileaks, and that the Trump campaign had assisted in those efforts. Those still unproven charges, from third-party sources Crowdstrike, Fusion GPS and former British spy Chistopher Steele (whose falsehoods are now the subject of a defamation lawsuit in the UK) apparently formed the basis of the now year-long investigation by the federal government into these matters. Charges that so far as we know to date based on publicly available information were never corroborated. Crowdstrike co-founder Dmitri Alperovitch said from the get-go in June 2016 that “[W]e don’t have hard evidence” of how somebody had gotten into the DNC emails and the FBI never checked the servers. Steele for
his part later admitted in April that the claims in his sensational dossier were unverified and were never even supposed to be published. So the Steele dossier was a bust. And Crowdstrike admitted up front there was no proof Russia was behind the DNC emails. And now the most charitable explanation observers can come up with, but which may still miss the mark, is that the Russian government might have fed this information to Steele and the Democrat donors who funded him, in an attempt to deceive everybody — to attempt to show collusion when there was none. Except, then, why was the FBI reportedly offering to pay Steele to continue his work — if they thought his intelligence was all a hoax? The only scandal here is that anybody in the federal government took this witch hunt seriously in the first place and that we’re all still talking about this nonsense. This is a major embarrassment for the
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Go ahead, call me if you dare Dr. James L. Snyder I don’t think it was in the mind of Dr. Bell when he invented the telephone for people like me to be harassed by people who are only after my money. Don’t get me wrong here. The telephone has been a great blessing to many people. But lately, the wrong people have my number. It finally came to a head this past week. At least as far as I was concerned. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I had a very busy week and by last Thursday we had accomplished a lot, or at least we thought we had. We had lunch with a very good friend and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. On our way home from lunch I mentioned the fact to
my wife that I was feeling very tired and I probably could do with a Power Nap, as they call them today. She just looked at me and said, “Go ahead and get your nap in.” Being the husband that I am, I always obey my wife. And so, off to the parsonage I headed to get in a welldeserved, at least I thought it was, Power Nap to rejuvenate what little energy I had left. Nothing feels better to me than stretching out on my easy chair, closing my eyes and drifting off into Lala land, of which I am a frequent visitor. I am not quite sure how long I was sleeping, but suddenly I heard a weird noise that awakened me. That weird noise was the telephone ringing. I never know who’s calling and I never know if
it might be important, so I answered the phone. I am so tired of getting telephone calls that just interrupts my day. I get calls from somebody who has a solution for my student loan and how to pay it off. I never went to college and therefore I don’t have a student loan. At my age, if I had a student loan it would be a tragic situation. The call was from some health agency that had a deep concern about my health. More particularly, they had solutions for pains that I was experiencing. “I understand,” the person on the other end of the telephone said very businesslike, “that you are having problems with pain in your body.” I do not know where he got that understanding or
why he would be interested in any of my pain. “No, sir,” I said with a healthy yawn, “there ain’t no pain here.” “Is there someone in your house,” he went on to say, “that has some back pain?” Without giving me time to respond, he continued, “I believe you qualify for one of our back braces to help manage your back pain.” “No, sir,” I said most pathetically, “nobody here has that kind of pain.” Not hindered in his salesman pitch, he said, “Is there someone in your home that has an ankle pain? I have a wonderful solution that I would like to send you to deal with that pain?” I still was a little dizzy because of being awakened from my Power Nap that I was not quite able to comprehend what he was talking about. He just kept on talking.
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Opinion Finger printing—a lifetime of rejection? By Harry C. Alford A few weeks ago, in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, DC C. Nicole Mason was hosting a party during the Memorial Day weekend. Her neighbor called the police and complained of loud noise. Usually this would cause a citation order, which would require her to go see a judge and possibly face a fine. But this policeman had other plans for this Black female living in the richest zip code in Washington, DC. He took her to the local police station where “she was photographed, fingerprinted and briefly put into a cell” according to the Washington, Post. She later received a formal apology from DC’s Chief of Police. Besides humiliation and mistreatment Ms. Mason probably doesn’t know the worst thing that happened to her. She was fingerprinted. That will cause a life time of disruption. Whenever you get fingerprinted by police the results are sent to the FBI headquarters for entry into their database and will stay there forever. If she is up for a prominent assignment to a governmental board or a position that requires a security clearance the “arrest” is going to pop up. Not the unnecessary and stupid fingerprinting done by an admonished policeman. It will be assumed a criminal arrest. That could be next week or 15 years from now. It is there and it will never be expunged. Minorities in this nation are plagued by this kind of unnecessary action on an ongoing basis. The fact is there are millions of young minorities who get into the FBI database and those fingerprinting records are there to stay. If you were not indicted; not convicted; case thrown out or even all charges are erased from your records. Those fingerprints remain
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U.S. national security apparatus. A disgrace. The Russia story has become a parody of itself. Tens of billions of dollars spent every year on intelligence, and we’re chasing phantoms and investigating presidential campaigns using unverified garbage — calling into doubt the impending Congressional reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Now, what we are left with are claims that still purport to prove the President is a Russian agent and a traitor. Instead, they simply show that persons in Trump’s orbit did have contacts with Russians, yes, but which do not at all substantiate the original charges on hacking or coordinating to put Democrat emails onto Wikileaks. In this case, Trump’s son,
who met somebody from Russia to discuss campaign opposition research but didn’t actually receive any that morphed into a meeting about adopted children. Or that Jared Kushner proposed a backchannel with Russia after the election — note, not months prior during the campaign as had originally been alleged by Steele — to discuss relations between the
two countries. Or that former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn spoke with the Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak about U.S. sanctions against that country during the transition, again after the election. Or that Attorney General Jeff Sessions met with Kislyak as a part of his official duties as a U.S. Senator. And on and on.
in that FBI database and will be reported via any simple background check. To the person receiving the report he will think “arrest” and nothing positive is going to come out of this. This alone is perhaps the biggest contributor to unemployment for the minority population. As an African American, I have seen far too many times that relatives of mine are thwarted from good job opportunities and the possibility of real wealth. It is an assault on minority employment with severe generational and economic consequences. How many times do some of my relatives get hired by a reputable corporation; work two months and then suddenly be escorted from the premises (FBI report arrived) to never come back. My sons matriculated at the College Park campus of the University of Maryland. The majority (majority!) of their Black alumni have been picked up and fingerprinted for one stupid thing or another (usually on a wild weekend). The clear majority usually spent a few hours in holding or were released the following morning. Little do they know that the fingerprinting that was done may come back to haunt them. I have written about the rideshare industry and how it has grown tremendously. Uber, Lyft and now others are filling a great need in this world. It is some of the best stock you can buy. What is even better they have hired a massive number of minorities as drivers. I can’t think of another industry other than the NFL and the NBA that has a higher percentage of minorities on their hiring roles. So, what has their competition is trying to do? They want these drivers to be fingerprinted knowing that a large percentage will no longer can take part in this employment boom. This is sinister! Watch out there are state legislators that, for some reason, are starting to “kick around” the idea of blocking ex-offenders and denying them re-entry. I applaud elected officials who are getting involved in this “re-entry” issue involving exoffenders. Many want companies to “remove the box” on applications that ask if you have ever been arrested. That may make everyone feel good but the day of reckoning will be coming when the company may routinely request an FBI background check. The may want to hire the applicant but the HR policy or insurance requirements may demand the check and that calls off all chances for many. The future of our nation depends on a successful re-entry program for our exoffenders. More importantly, records should be accurate and detailed. They are not.
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Focus on Fido
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10 Steps to Prep Your Pet for Travel
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hen summer comes around, a common favorite tradition is jumping in the car and hitting the open road for a vacation, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a longer excursion. For pet parents, that exhilarating idea isn’t always so simple. Instead of being forced to leave your furry friend behind, follow these tips and suggestions to bring your four-legged companion along for the ride. Get checked out. Before loading up the car, consider a check-up with a veterinarian to ensure that your pet is physically capable of handling a road trip. Long hours in the car can be taxing on older pets that may not be used to the stress of travel. Prepare your pet. Once you’ve made sure your pet is ready to hit the road, start out with short drives to make sure he or she is comfortable in the car. Take a trip around the neighborhood or about town to check his or her reaction and attitude. Plan accordingly. Since not all hotels and accommodations are petfriendly, be sure to double-check that your reservations allow furry guests. Additionally, make sure that all of your planned activities and adventures can safely involve your pet. Pack necessary supplies. While you’ll likely be concerned with packing the right clothes, shoes and accessories, your four-legged companion has needs as well. Make sure to bring along proper food, water and respective bowls; toys for down time; treats for good behavior and any other necessities to help your pet feel at home. Travel safely. Even pets that have spent ample time traveling in the past can feel more comfortable in the car while inside a cozy carrier. It can be a good idea to bring along a breathable carrier with plenty of space to help serve as a calming presence in case travel time starts to take its toll. Take proper ID. It’s important to always have your pet’s ID on its collar, but it can be even more important while out of town when your pet is in an unfamiliar area. Plan for play. You’re sure to have plenty of activities planned during vacation, but keep in mind that your pet will need some time to stretch his or her legs, too. Prior to taking off, look for parks or other pet-friendly areas on your route to incorporate some playtime. Stay inside the vehicle. The iconic image of a pet-friendly road trip is a dog with his head out the window and the wind in his face – however, it’s not a safe way to travel. Make sure your pet is safely inside the vehicle at all times. Make frequent stops. Even if you can “hold it” for lengthy periods, your pet will likely require more frequent bathroom breaks while on the road. Mapping out pet-accessible stops can help you keep your pet comfortable while still making good time. Don’t leave your pet. It’s never smart to leave pets or children in locked cars, and it’s an even bigger no-no if you’re in an unfamiliar place. Your pet is likely to be on high-alert anyway due to the stress of traveling, so keep him or her by your side throughout the trip. With these steps, you can hit the road for some summer fun without having to leave your pet behind. Find more pet care tips at eLivingToday.com.
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Solving Pets’ Oral Health Needs
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shiny coat and bright eyes are signs your pet is in good health, but his or her mouth may tell another story. Especially if your pet is on a regular dosage of medication, he may experience dry mouth or other oral health issues. In fact, one of the leading causes for dry mouth and some other oral health issues can be certain medications, which can have a negative effect on the production of healthy saliva. That lack of healthy saliva, or even a reduction in its protective quality, can cause bacteria and fungi to grow in a pet’s mouth. This can lead to dry mouth, which in turn can lead to issues like bad breath, excess plaque accumulation, periodontal disease and tooth loss. Whether you suspect a problem or just want to take preventive measures, protecting and improving your pet’s oral health is a multi-step approach. Schedule regular cleanings. Having your pet’s teeth cleaned by a trained veterinarian can help stop problems before they start, as a vet may be able to identify emerging issues during a cleaning before they become a more serious concern. Provide ample drinking water. It may seem obvious that your pet needs daily water, but for a pet with dry
mouth, it’s exceedingly important to provide plenty of access to fresh water. In addition, specially formulated water additives can help eliminate bacteria and reduce plaque buildup. Deliver oral care every day. Brushing your pet’s teeth daily is a good place to start, but it isn’t always a realistic solution, and for pets on medications, brushing every day may still not be enough. Another option to help combat dry mouth is Zymox Oratene Brushless Oral Care, which can destroy germs that cause bad breath, eliminate the plaque biofilm that can lead to tartar and provide a therapeutic benefit for pets on medications. The line includes a toothpaste gel, breath freshener and drinking water additive. Establish a routine. Maintaining a daily schedule can help your pet get used to the different ways that you manage his or her oral health. This may include adding moisture to food or using products designed to promote good oral health, such as breath freshener sprays that wash and protect teeth or brushless products that make it easy to establish a daily routine. Find more solutions to protect your pet’s oral health at zymox.com.
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Entertainment PBS’ ‘Photo Ark’ is a wake-up call for endangered animals By Lynn Elber LOS ANGELES—The conventional wisdom is that public sympathy is evoked by seeing one person in need of help, not the many. Photographer Joel Sartore has staked a decade of his life, and counting, that the same holds true for animals and the imperiled wonder they represent. As detailed in PBS’ “Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark,” Sartore is on a quest to capture images of the roughly 12,000 species in captivity around the world, including rare and endangered ones, to persuade us they are worth protecting. The three-part series debuts at 9 p.m. EDT Tuesday (check local listings) on PBS stations and online. Sartore’s subjects, ranging from majestic elephants to comical insects, are placed against an elegantly spare black or white background. There is an unsettling challenge in the gaze of mammals, or so Sartore’s artistic lens makes it seem. “The animals are the poetry. They’re beautiful works of art,” Sartore said in an interview. “They do all the talking. My job is to get out of the way.” But if his images of beauty and vulnerability fail to sway people, he said, maybe self-interest will. “We really want to get people in the tent of conservation, and make them realize you can’t lose half of all species and not have it come back and affect humanity in a very detrimental way,” Sartore said. In his quest to build a virtual ark that captures the world’s biodiversity, the National Geographic fellow has visited nearly 40 countries to make digital images of more than 6,000 species that include, roughly, 900 mammals, 600 amphibians, 1,800 birds, 700 fish and 1,200 reptiles. He works with zoos, wildlife habitats, aquariums and other facilities caring for animals, although he ventures into the wild when needed. He and Chun Wei Yi, the PBS series’ art director and producer, focused on rare species, including New Zealand’s kakapo, a flightless bird, and the Yangtze giant softshell turtle in China. The latter has dwindled to three ancient survivors, Sartore said, with one rescued from being sold for meat decades ago by a circus owner impressed with her size. “We hope audiences find it an important story that we’re looking to tell in ways that are beautiful, heartfelt, and often funny,” said John Bredar, programming executive at series producer WGBH Boston. National Geographic is presenting exhibits at major zoos nationwide as a complement to the series, he said. Sartore’s appreciation of the wild was nurtured by his parents during his Nebraska youth, in which he hunted and fished with his father and shared his mother’s love of nature. A book she owned on birds included a chapter on extinct species, including the passenger pigeon that once filled America’s skies. “I was always amazed by that, and I didn’t think that I would live long enough to see another animal go extinct. Well, in the 11 years I’ve been doing the photo ark project, I’ve probably seen 10 go extinct,” Sartore said. It was a personal crisis that gave rise to the building of the ark. Sartore was a long-time, globe-trotting contract photographer for National Geographic when his wife, Kathy, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Anchored at home to care for her and their three children he mulled a new course, one inspired in part by John James Audubon’s documentation of the birds and mammals of North America. Aware that his animal photos resonated with National Geographic readers, Sartore decided to amass a “giant catalog” that would show the grand diversity of the most modest animals. “My wife’s fine now but it was kind of a close call, and the photo ark was born out of wanting to do something that stuck,” Sartore said. While his path is set for the next 10 to 15 years he estimates it will take to complete the ark project, he has a few less arduous tips for those who interested in protecting the Earth and those who dwell on it: Support your local zoo or aquarium, which help keep some animals from extinction; buy less, reuse more; plant gardens that attract butterflies and bees, critical to the environment; avoid lawn chemicals, which end up in the water supply and are fatal to fish and frogs. Sartore insists on remaining hopeful about the future, even as he sees species vanish. “I don’t get sad but I do get mad,” he said. “I think, ‘Let’s use this as a shining example of what not to do.’ And surely this time, people will care. Surely they’ll care.”
Detroit’s ‘67 riots halted music, helped recalibrate sound By Jeff Karoub DETROIT—It wasn’t sweet music that brought Martha Reeves to the microphone at the Fox Theatre that day in July 1967; it was brutal reality. Detroit was burning. Headlining a string of shows for a hometown crowd, the singer of “Heatwave,” “Dancing in the Street” and other hits announced that rioting had spread through the city. Leave calmly, she said, and return safely to your homes. Fifty years later, the leader of Martha and the Vandellas still can’t quite believe it happened. “Imagine going out there lighthearted and ready to work,” she said. “My heart was beating so fast after returning to the dressing room.” In the days that followed, Motown’s “Sound of Young America”—on the stage and in the studio—was silenced by the sights and sounds of sirens, gunshots, fires and military tanks along Detroit’s streets. For about a week, as the city was convulsed in violence that began when police arrested black patrons at an afterhours bar, the studio went dark. Motown was near the epicenter but largely spared during unrest that enveloped 25 city blocks and claimed 43 lives. What happened in the streets was a wake-up call for many at the label that churned out hits by the Vandellas, as well as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops and others. The rioting, the deadliest of dozens that raged that summer in U.S. cities, raised consciousness and even recalibrated the music alongside the Vietnam War and assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy. At the time of the riots, Motown truly was “Hitsville USA.” According to author and Motown expert Adam White, the labels that comprised the company had eight singles in the Billboard Hot 100 that week, including two songs in the top 20 and a couple more that were covered by others. Although Motown tunes continued to play on the radio during those deadly days of unrest, it was the first time in years that the studio at 2648 W. Grand Boulevard, famous for manufacturing music around-theclock, had gone quiet for such a
long period. Motown’s recording session logs, now kept in a New York City vault maintained by the Universal Music Group, show work halted on July 22 and didn’t resume until July 31, according to company officials. As chaos descended, loyal Motown staffers thought it would be business as usual. “All day Sunday ... TV was totally involved in covering as much as they could—in spite of that there were some of us who got up Monday morning and made our way to work,” said Pat Cosby, who worked in the studio’s tape library. “We did hear gunfire as we’re on the Lodge (freeway) and even then we’re thinking, ‘I got to get to work.’ We did not realize the overall destruction that was going on.” Cosby recalled that she and her colleagues were met and “basically turned around at the door” by Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. The man who founded the label in 1959 with an $800 family loan told his employees that, much to his dismay, the sonic assembly line had stopped. “Berry says, ‘You’re putting your lives in danger. What are you doing here?”’ Cosby recalled. “He was both proud that we were remaining true to the task, but at the same time it was like, ‘You better get in safe harbor.”’ Otis Williams, the lone surviving original member of the Temptations, recalls hearing “a .50-caliber machine gun being fired” on the street where he lived. “My girlfriend and I laid down on the floor of the apartment building—we didn’t want to be want to be hit,” he said. A few days later, he remembers taking a drive through “the city that was under fire and on fire,” and he wanted to see for himself “if they didn’t burn down Motown.” “Amazingly enough ... it was untouched,” Williams said. “I could not believe that Motown didn’t suffer. It was almost like somebody said, ‘No, you can do whatever else to Detroit, but leave Motown alone.”’ Claudette Rogers Robinson, a member of the Miracles who was then married to Smokey Robinson, recalls living on the city’s northwest side blocks from Livernois Avenue, a riot-stricken
major thoroughfare. “This guy was rolling a baby grand piano out of the store and down the street,” she said. “Everyone was saying, ‘Don’t go out, don’t go out,’ but I’ve always been way too curious. ... I only saw a small portion of it—I went back home because Smokey was not happy with me doing that.” The Miracles “were the love singers” not “message singers,” Robinson said, but her group responded to the violence in its way. A year later, the Miracles recorded “I Care About Detroit” as a public service in a bid to promote harmony. The act also scored a hit in 1969 with a cover of Dion’s “Abraham, Martin and John,” which memorialized slain leaders, including King and the Kennedys. “It had an effect, definitely. You can’t live in this world and not be affected by the things that surround us,” Robinson said. Motown wouldn’t be as lyrically direct as “Motor City Is Burning” (recorded by legendary bluesman and Detroiter John Lee Hooker a couple months after the riots and covered a year later by Michigan-based punk pioneers MC5) or Gordon Lightfoot’s “Black Day in July,” which the Canadian folk singer released in 1968. But spurred by some artists, Gordy sought to tune the tension between being reliable hitmakers and reflecting what was happening—literally and figuratively—outside his door. “The songs were beginning to reflect the turbulence in America,” said White, who wrote 2016’s “Motown: The Sound of America” with Barney Ales, former company executive vice president and general manager. “Motown was willing to address those difficult topics more in ‘68—producers, songwriters, artists. That was a consequence of the political and cultural upheavals happening in America.” The rioting left its mark on Motown’s hit makers. Chris Clark saw the fires consuming sections of Detroit from a plane as she prepared to land. The young singer—among a small handful of white artists signed to the company—was moving to Detroit but would have to wait several days until things had calmed down to make music.
Legal Advertising NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 1720015-SPCA Title No. 170005382-CAVOI A.P.N. 6162-002-012 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/07/2006. 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(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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; 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 in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by 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: Josephine Durham, a widow Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 08/16/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1822412 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 07/26/2017 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $351,380.55 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 700 -700 1/2 West Raymond Street, purported on tax sheet as: 700 W. Raymond St., Compton, CA 90220 A.P.N.: 6162-002012 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. 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 requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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
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-------------------------------------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000005392832 Title Order No.: 8569253 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 02/07/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/15/2007 as Instrument No. 20070330981 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ELOYCE FLEMINGS, AN UNMARRIED 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: 08/18/2017 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 . STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4108 WEST 122ND STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA 90250 APN#: 4046-011-017 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 $503,387.59. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be
aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.homesearch.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005392832. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: XOME 800-758-8052 www.homesearch.com 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 07/13/2017 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP 4004 Belt Line Road, Suite 100 Addison, Texas 75001-4320 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 A-4627072 07/19/2017, 07/26/2017, 08/02/2017
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the City Clerk, Compton City Hall, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, until 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 09, 2017 for the furnishing and delivery of STORE SUPPLIES FOR THE STOCKING OF THE WATER UTILITY DIVISION’S WAREHOUSE, which includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment and services required to complete the project. A mandatory prebid meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 02, 2017, 10:00 A.M. at 322 South Alameda Street, Compton, CA (310) 6055690. SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the City Clerk, Compton City Hall, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, until 11:05 A.M., Wednesday, August 09, 2017 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud for the FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF RPM POLYMER CONSTRUCTION METER BOXES AND COVERS, including all labor, materials, equipment and service required for the project. A mandatory prebid meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 02, 2017, 10:00 A.M. at 322 South Alameda Street, Compton, CA (310) 605-5690. SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the City Clerk, Compton City Hall, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, until 11:10 A.M., Wednesday, August 09, 2017 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud for the FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF LEAD
FREE MULTIJET OR POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT WATER METERS, including all labor, materials, equipment and service required for the project. A mandatory prebid meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 02, 2017, 10:00 A.M. at 322 South Alameda Street, Compton, CA (310) 605-5690. PLEASE BRING A SAMPLE METER. SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the City Clerk, Compton City Hall, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, until 11:15 A.M., Wednesday, August 09, 2017 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud for the REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, TESTING AND CALIBRATING OF LARGE COMPOUND METERS, including all labor, materials, equipment and/or services required for the project. A mandatory prebid meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 02, 2017, 10:00 A.M. at 322 South Alameda Street, Compton, CA (310) 6055690. SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of the City Clerk, Compton City Hall, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, until 11:20 A.M., Wednesday, August 09, 2017 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud for the FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF FIRE HYDRANTS AND GATE VALVES, including all labor, materials, equipment and/or services required for the project. A mandatory prebid meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 02, 2017, 10:00 A.M. at 322 South Alameda Street, Compton, CA (310) 605-5690. NOTICE INVITING BIDS COMPTON MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT PAGE 2 Each bid must be submitted on the proposal form furnished by the City of Compton, and each bid must in-
clude all the items shown on said form. Bid packets are available for pick up in the Water Utility Division Office, Compton City Hall, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA. All prices shall be final price throughout the fiscal year. Midyear price increases will not be honored. Attention of bidders is called to the City of Compton’s regulations requiring contractors to file NonDiscrimination Compliance Report with their bids. The City Council of the City of Compton reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid most favorable to the City. The City of Compton desires a fair, equitable, competitive and timely contract award. Therefore, from the time the City issues the Request for Proposal and until the City Council receives City Staff’s recommendation for contract award, all contact with the City shall be through: City of Compton Municipal Water Department 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, CA 90220 KENNETH HOLCOMB, INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER During this period of restricted contact, any attempt by a proposing firm, its representative or agent to contact, lobby, or make a representation to a member of the City Council, or any other official, employee, or agent of the City will be grounds for disqualification. Publish: July 19, 26, 2017 and August 02, 2017 SchId:68083 CustId:314
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THE BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017
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Focus on Food Low Carb Cranberry-Ginger Pork Roast
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Servings: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 8 hours Cooking oil 2 pounds pork chops or roast (center rib, bone-in) 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning 1/2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 1/2 cup cranberries 1/8 cup sugar-free maple syrup 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1/2 cup chicken broth, bouillon or consomme 1/2 cup (4 ounces) water 1/8 teaspoon guar gum or xanthan gum 1 tablespoon unsalted butter stick (optional) Prepare skillet with small amount of oil over medium-high heat. Season chops or roast with salt and pepper then place into skillet and brown each side for about 1 minute, 4 minutes total, to help seal in moisture and give it color. Set aside on plate to cool slightly. Finely dice chipotle pepper and chop cranberries, if desired. In small bowl, combine syrup, diced chipotle, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Rub mixture onto roast then place it into slow cooker. Add cranberries and pour chicken broth down side of pan (avoiding rinsing rub from roast). Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours. Remove roast and set on serving platter covered with tent of aluminum foil; reserving liquid. Keep slow cooker on low and add water and guar gum or xanthan gum to reserved mixture, whisking to combine. Continue to cook on low heat until sauce thickens slightly. Once thick, enrich sauce, if desired, with butter, adding additional salt and pepper, to taste. Serve sauce over pork roast. Tip: While it is not necessary to chop cranberries (they will break down while cooking), chopping them makes sauce smoother.
W FAMILY FEATURES
hether planning a family feast or attending gatherings where delicious comfort foods are on the menu, you may find it harder than ever to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep your weight management goals on track. However, with the right approach, you can still enjoy many of your favorite dishes and serve foods your guests will appreciate as much as your waistline does. The key is managing your carbohydrate and sugar intake. If you’re looking to lose or maintain weight, you know the importance of relying on a lifestyle with proven results – without feeling deprived. A low carb approach is backed by more than 80 scientific studies and still allows you to enjoy a wide variety of delicious foods. When you control your carbohydrate intake, you start burning stored fat as your fuel source instead of carbohydrates. A longterm, well-balanced, low carb eating plan such as Atkins encourages reduced levels of refined carbohydrates and added sugars, while optimizing levels of protein, high fiber carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats. This wide range of foods makes it easy to find delicious ways to indulge without feeling restricted at events. Colette Heimowitz, vice president of nutrition and education at Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., offers several tips to help stay on track: n
Leading up to big meals or parties, snack on proteins that contain healthy fats such as nuts or grab some cubes of cheese.
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When crafting a menu, identify a savory main dish that offers a healthy serving of protein, such as this Low Carb Cranberry-Ginger Pork Roast. Finish off the meal with a Low Carb Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake, and you and your taste buds will be very satisfied.
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When alcoholic beverages are being served, confine yourself to a glass (or two at most) of wine or one glass of spirits. Just be sure to have your spirits with club soda and a slice of lemon or lime, or a mixer made without sugar. And make sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
For step-by-step instructions for this tasty, low carb roast, watch the video and find more recipes at Atkins.com.
Low Carb Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake
Recipes courtesy of Atkins.com
Servings: 4 Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes 2/3 cup halved pecan nuts 2/3 cup sucralose-based sweetener (sugar substitute), plus 1 tablespoon 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 tablespoon unsalted butter stick 1/2 large egg white 9 2/3 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 6 ounces canned pumpkin, without salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 1/4 large eggs To make crust: Heat oven to 350 F. In food processor, combine pecans, 1 tablespoon sugar
substitute and cinnamon. Process until finely ground. Toss with butter and egg white; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan, rounding up to cover pan seam. Bake until golden and set, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. To make filling: Reduce oven heat to 325 F. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar substitute and cream. With electric mixer at medium speed, beat until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice, mixing to combine. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until just combined. Pour batter over crust. Bake until just set, 45-50 minutes. Turn off oven and let stand 10 minutes; transfer to wire rack and cool completely. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 4 hours or overnight. Slice and serve.
Low Carb Browned Pumpkin with Maple and Sage Servings: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter stick 1/2 pound pumpkin 1/8 cup chopped shallots salt freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup bouillon vegetable broth 1/16 cup sugar-free maple syrup 1/8 teaspoon sage, ground In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat butter. Cube pumpkin into 3/4-inch chunks. Add pumpkin and shallots to pan; season with salt and pepper. Saute until pumpkin is lightly browned and shallots are translucent, approximately 5-6 minutes. Turn heat to low, add vegetable broth and simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes until pumpkin is tender. Add maple syrup and sage, tossing to combine. Serve immediately. Tip: Use fresh sage (7-8 leaves), if possible.