The Bulletin

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

AN AMERICAN PRINT MEDIA PUBLICATION

​Compton Native Dr. Leana Wen to Head Planned Parenthood

Dr. Leana Wen

Courtesy Baltimore City Mayor’s Office

COMPTON—Cal State LA alumna Dr. Leana Wen has been named president of Planned Parenthood, one of the nation’s largest providers of health care and reproductive services to low-income women.

Wen, 35, graduated summa cum laude from Cal State LA when she was only 18. She was a product of the university’s Early Entrance Program, which allows exceptionally gifted students as young as 11 to enroll as full-time students. Wen was admitted when she was 13 and earned her B.S. in biochemistry.

She exemplifies the potential and promise of many young students who enroll at Cal State LA through the Early Entrance Program, said Honors College director Trinh Pham. The program is housed in the Honors College and graduates about 20 students each year.

“What really stands out about the students is how remarkably brilliant they are—especially considering their ages—and the sense of community and connections they make while they’re here,” Pham said.

Most are coming directly from middle school to college and thrive in the company of classmates who challenge and support them. “The students are extremely motivated and driven, and very passionate about learning,” Pham said.

Wen has credited her Cal State LA professors and mentors with exposing her to new ways of thinking about the world. “I feel strongly that I received an excellent, diverse education from Cal State LA,” she said in a 2009 interview with the university magazine.

After graduation, Wen attended medical school at Washington University, trained at Massachusetts General Hospital as a Harvard Medical School Clinical Fellow, and studied public health at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.

(Dr.Wen’s family) settled in Compton, where her family had to confront what she describes as “the challenges of seeking healthcare with limited resources.”

She currently serves as Health Commissioner for the city of Baltimore, where she’s been hailed as a strong advocate for expanding access to health services in vulnerable neighborhoods. Before taking that post in 2015, she was a university professor, author and emergency room physician.

A native of Shanghai, Wen was almost 8 years old when her parents, Chinese dissidents, immigrated to the U.S. and were granted political asylum. They settled in Compton, where her family had to confront what she describes as “the challenges of seeking healthcare with limited resources.”

As a child, Wen was chronically ill with asthma.

She, her younger sister and her mother all “depended on Planned Parenthood for medical care at various times,” she said in a statement announcing her new position.

Wen will step into her new role on Nov. 12. She will be Planned Parenthood’s sixth president—and only the second physician to lead the organization in its 102-year history.

2 Million U.S. Teens Are Vaping Marijuana A

school-based survey shows near- in 2016 said they used an e-cigarette device ing THC, the chemical in marijuana that ly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used with marijuana, according to Monday’s re- gets people high, that work with a number marijuana in electronic ciga- port in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. That of devices. Juul, by far the most popular erettes, heightening health con- included one-third of those who ever used cigarette device, does not offer marijuana cerns about the new popularity of vaping e-cigarettes. pods, but users can re-fill cartridges with among teens.

The number is worrying “because can- cannabis oil.

E-cigarettes typically It was the first time a contain nicotine, but many question about marijuana “Cannabis use among youth can adversely vaping was asked on this of the battery-powered devices can vaporize other survey, which affect learning and memory and may impair particular substances, including mariuses a nationally reprelater academic achievement and education.” sentative sample of stujuana. Results published Monday mean 2.1 million dents in public and primiddle and high school stuvate schools. More than dents have used them to get high. nabis use among youth can adversely affect 20,000 students took the survey in 2016.

Vaping is generally considered less learning and memory and may impair latA different survey from the University dangerous than smoking, because burning er academic achievement and education,” of Michigan in December found similar retobacco or marijuana generates chemicals said lead researcher Katrina Trivers of the sults when it asked for the first time about that are harmful to lungs. But there is little Centers for Disease Control and Preven- marijuana vaping. In that study, 8 percent research on e-cigarettes’ long-term effects, tion. of 10th graders said they vaped marijuana including whether they help smokers quit.

Students who said they lived with a to- in the past year.

The rise in teenagers using e-cigarettes bacco user were more likely than others to “The health risks of vaping reside not has alarmed health officials who worry kids report vaping marijuana. only in the vaping devices, but in the sowill get addicted to nicotine, a stimulant, It’s unclear whether marijuana vap- cial environment that comes with it,” said and be more likely to try cigarettes. Last ing is increasing among teens or hold- University of Michigan researcher Richweek, the Food and Drug Administration ing steady. The devices have grown into a ard Miech. Kids who vape are more likely gave the five largest e-cigarette makers 60 multi-billion industry, but they are rela- to become known as drug users and make days to produce plans to stop underage use tively new. friends with drug users, he said, adding of their products.

In states where marijuana is legal, shop- that “hanging out with drug users is a subNearly 9 percent of students surveyed pers can buy cartridges of liquid contain- stantial risk factor for future drug use.”

Compton’s Best Returns with Talent Showcase on Friday

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ompton’s Best is composed of a small group of passionate individuals, donors, business owners, and volunteers, who see the value in supporting and uplifting the residents of Compton. The overall purpose of the event is to focus on providing Compton youth, young adults, and foster youth with an opportunity to showcase their talent, compete for prizes and speak directly with local agents, recruiters, and employers and to expose them to local educational and employment opportunities. The resource fair and luncheon provide our young adults, families, and entrepreneurs a chance to network and meet with business owners and community leaders in an informal environment.

Director Denise Blasor is the Associate Artistic Director at Bilingual Foundation of the Arts and founding member of LAAFO and KOAN at the Odyssey Theater and East LA Classic Theater. She says “Ghosts... is a play about what we as human beings do in order to survive. It’s a poetic piece about love and what a mother will do to protect her children.”

Playwright Hilary Bettis is the granddaughter of a Mexican immigrant and is familiar with the

struggles of living in oppressive environments and the culture behind border cities. Through this story Bettis gives voice to thousands of women and shows their courage, fight and strength.

“Women haven’t survived for eons by being “weak” and “emotional.” We’ve survived by being a hell of a lot tougher and braver than we’re given credit for, and I wanted to show that through Raquel’s journey in this play.”

California Repertory Company is celebrating 30 years of risk-taking theatre. California Repertory Company (Cal Rep) is the producing arm of the Theatre Arts Department at CSULB. Over the past three decades, Cal Rep has a history of creating new work, devised theatre and adaptations of classics. In its 30th season it showcases the work of local artists and brings a range of World, West Coast, and Southern California Premieres to Long Beach. Jeff Janisheski says, “It’s a season that celebrates community: those that are already in our orbit, the new voices we champion and the community partners and artists we want to work with.

Cal Rep’s 30th Anniversary Season is a celebration of what Cal Rep has been over the years: a destination for adventurous, daring theatre.

Date: Friday, September 21, 2018 Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Little Theatre Compton College, 1111 East Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90221.

Cost: FREE!

There is no Entry Fee for the Competition, the Resource Fair or the Luncheon

TALENT SHOW SIGN UP:

www.comptonsbesttalentshowcase.org Event Contact: Paula Boyd, 1.626.399.2580 or info@comptonsbesttalentshowcase.org

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NEWS Oprah Winfrey Thanks First Responders at Stamp Ceremony SAN LUIS OBISPO (AP)— A new commemorative stamp from the U.S. Postal Service honors first responders across the country, including firefighters, law enforcement officers and emergency medical personnel who assisted during a wildfire and a deadly mudslide in the Montecito, California, area.

KSBY-TV reports that media giant and Montecito resident Oprah Winfrey gave local first responders a personal thanks during a Friday stamp ceremony.

The stamp depicts a firefighter, paramedic and police officer in red, white and blue.

Winfrey described the first responders who worked during the Thomas Fire and the Jan. 9 mudslide as brave and undaunted.

Teen Lauren Cantin, who was rescued from mud by first responders, sang “God Bless America” at the ceremony. Her father and brother were killed in the mudslide.

Immigrant Rights Groups Sue Feds in LA Over Backlog

LOS ANGELES—Immigrant rights groups filed suit Monday in Los Angeles against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services over an allegedly intentional slowdown by the Trump administration in the processing of naturalization applications.

The lawsuit, filed in federal court by groups including the National Partnership for New Americans, stems from the citizenship agency’s alleged failure to respond to a Freedom of Information Act request on Aug. 6 to produce documents related to the backlog of citizenship applications.

A USCIS representative said that as a matter of policy, the agency is unable to comment on matters involving specific litigation. However, USCIS spokesman Michael Bars said in a statement that generally, the agency “continues to adjudicate the pending caseload which skyrocketed under the Obama administration.”

NPNA filed the FOIA request seeking to uncover alleged “racial, ethnic, and religious discrimination” by USCIS leadership, according to the complaint, which also alleges an intentional slowdown in processing in order to limit the number of new voters t o n a who might vote against s i “It the current administral tion. very wel Although the aged camoufl er processing of apt o v f plications and backo form ground checks are .” sion fully funded by the $725 suppres fee paid by the applicant, USCIS has refused to allocate additional resources for the timely and professional processing of those applications, the rights groups contend.

The result is that the naturalization backlog has skyrocketed to 753,000 applications nationally, a 93 percent increase over what the backlog was as recently as late 2015, the NPNA alleges.

Among that alleged backlog are 17,570 applications from Los Angeles County and 16,614 applications from the city of Los Angeles as of the end of March.

Bars countered that USCIS is currently “on pace to complete at least 829,000 N-400 naturalization applications in Fiscal Year 2018, potentially exceeding a 5-year high in the number of applications processed. This is a testament to the diligence, training, and expertise of adjudicators and agency staff stationed at our offices around the country.”

Peter Schey, president of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law and legal counsel for the FOIA requesting parties, alleged that the Trump administration’s “policy of creating unnecessary obstacles to long-term resident immigrants naturalizing and becoming United States citizens is irrational, illegal and unconscionable.”

“It is a not very well-camouflaged form of voter suppression,” he said. “The internal documents we are now seeking under the Freedom of Information Act will shed light on this illegal covert program and allow us to assess how litigation may be used to end the administration’s voter suppression program. Immigrants should be encouraged, not actively discouraged, to become citizens and play a more active role in the civic life of society.”

At the current rate of processing applications, it would take USCIS more than 25 years to get the current rate down to the Obama administration’s backlog level of n BACKLOG, see page 8

U.S. Slashes Number of Refugees to 30,000 for Next Year

WASHINGTON (AP)—The U.S. will slash the number of refugees it will accept for a second straight year, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday, insisting amid criticism from human rights groups that the country is still committed to providing sanctuary to people fleeing the world’s danger zones.

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p to 30,000 refugees will be allowed into the country next year, down from a cap of 45,000 this year. It will be the lowest ceiling on admissions since the program began in 1980. The announcement comes despite calls from global humanitarian groups that this year’s cap of 45,000 was too low.

Pompeo sought to head off potential criticism of the reduction by noting that the U.S. would process more than 280,000 asylum claims in addition to more than 800,000 already inside the country who are awaiting a resolution of their claims.

“These expansive figures continue the United States’ long-standing record as the most generous nation in the world when it comes to protection-based immigration and assistance,” he said.

The 30,000 cap is the maximum number of refugees the U.S. will admit during the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1. The actual number allowed in could be lower. So far this year, the U.S. has only admitted 20,918 refugees for the fiscal year set to end in two weeks, according to State Department records.

President Barack Obama raised the ceiling to 110,000 in 2017, but the pace slowed dramatically after President Donald Trump took office and issued an executive order addressing refugees.

In 2016, the last full year of the Obama administration, the U.S. welcomed nearly 85,000 refugees.

Pompeo said the lower ceiling reflected commitment to aiding families forced to flee their homes by war, persecution or natural disasters while “prioritizing the safety and well-being of the American people.” He cited the case of an Iraqi refugee who was arrested in California for killing a policeman in his homeland while fighting for the Islamic State organization.

“This year’s proposed refugee ceiling must be considered in the context of the many other forms of protection and assistance offered by the United States,” he said, citing U.S. contributions to foreign aid and other forms of humanitarian assistance.

Amnesty International accused the Trump administration of “abandon-

displaced within their home countries.

Most aid groups and governments advocate resettlement as a last resort, preferring to allow refugees to return to their homes if conditions improve, rather than permanently moving to another country.

During the ceiling announcement Monday Pompeo advocated U.S. efforts “to end conflicts that drive displacement in the first place and to target the application of foreign aid in a smarter way.”

Trump has made limiting immigration a centerpiece of his policy agenda.

The Trump administration’s “zero-tolerance” policy that forcibly separated families at the U.S. southern border sparked outrage among Republicans and Democrats alike. Last year Trump temporarily banned visitors from a handful of Muslim-majority nations, and insists he’ll build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump has linked increased immigration to increased crime in the United States. Yet, according to resettlement agencies in the United States, the U.S. vetting process is one of the world’s toughest.

Of the 3 million refugees admitted to the U.S. since 1975, not one has been arrested for carrying out a lethal terror attack on U.S. soil, according to resettlement agencies.

Most applicants to the U.S. refugee program spend at least three years being interviewed, undergoing biometric checks and medical exams, and filling out paperwork. Cases are screened by the Defense Department, FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies.

After they are resettled, refugees continue to undergo security checks in the United States for five years or more.

The Trump administration added requirements, including longer background checks and more screenings for females and males between 14 and 50 from certain countries, including Iraq.

“This is the lowest goal in the history of the program, and compounded by this administration’s history of creating road block after road block.”

Ryan Mace, Amnesty International ing” refugees with the lower cap.

“This is the lowest goal in the history of the program, and compounded by this administration’s history of creating road block after road block for refugees to arrive, this must be perceived as an all-out attack against our country’s ability to resettle refugees both now and in the future,” said Ryan Mace of Amnesty International.

Worldwide, there were some 25.4 million refugees last year, according to the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, with many more people internally

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BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

NEWS Lynwood Elementary School Student Named City’s ‘Kid Mayor’ LYNWOOD— Lincoln El- ingness to assist classmates. Ramirez active student who always has a posiementary School fifth-grader practices leadership in his household tive attitude – whether in the classLeonardo Ramirez dreams of one as the oldest of three siblings. He often room or on the soccer field.” day becomLincoln recoging president nized “It was cool to meet the real mayor. This lets new role Ramirez’s of the United during a States and solvschool assembly, me know that I can be a leader one day.” ing the counand he can be found Leonardo Ramirez try’s health each day proudly care crisis. wearing his “Kid Ramirez took a small step in helps his 6-year-old brother with tasks Mayor” pin around school campus. that direction on Sept. 4 when he and changes diapers of his 1-month“We want to thank Mayor Solache was appointed Lynwood’s “Kid old sister. for continually recognizing our stuMayor” for September during a “Leonardo is the kind of kid who dents and making them feel like valuCity Council meeting. Ramirez is always looking for opportunities to able members of the community,” was awarded $400 toward his col- be useful,” Rescinito said. “He is a very LUSD Board President Alfonso. lege education, received a name plaque, a certificate and a pin to wear when he attends city-sponsored events during the month.

“I was really excited about being named “Kid Mayor,” but also a little nervous because I had to lead the City Council meeting,” Ramirez said. “It was cool to meet the real mayor. This lets me know that I can be a leader one day.”

The Lynwood “Kid Mayor” program was created by Lynwood Mayor Jose Solache to inspire young people to get involved in public service. Students are nominated by their principal. A new ‘Kid Mayor’ is appointed each month. The newly elected students spend time with the city’s elected officials and experience community events.

“The ‘Kid Mayor’ program humanizes our city officials for our children and also makes their dreams of rising to leadership roles feel more attainable,” Lynwood Unified Superintendent Gudiel R. Crosthwaite said.

“Through the program, our students are learning the importance of being engaged in their community at an early age.”

Lincoln Elementary School Principal Geraldine Rescinito nominated Ramirez because of his charismatic personality and will-

‘Ghosts of Lote Bravo’ Premiers at Cal Rep

McDonald Workers in L.A., 9 Other Cities Strike Over Sexual Harassment Claims

LONG BEACH—California Repertory Company begins its 2018-2019 season with The Ghosts of Lote Bravo by Hilary Bettis. The play centers on a mother and daughter who struggle to survive in violent Ciudad Juárez. Guided by La Santa Muerte, Juanda sees her daughter Raquel in a new light, ultimately learning about Raquel’s hidden hopes, dreams, and courage. It is a gritty and emotional new work exposing the raw underbelly of The United States’ relationship with Mexico and shows the human carnage left in NAFTA’s wake.

In ‘The Capital of Murdered Women,’ a mother turns to the Saint of Death to find her missing daughter.

Ciudad Juárez, also called “the capital of murdered women,” is a border town run by drug cartels and US-backed maquiladoras where women often disappear. Ghosts... explores the pain, the violence against women and men, and the systems that perpetuate the oppression. Chair Jeff Janisheski says, “Bettis’ characters find hope and redemption through the power of faith but also through the power of storytelling and I hope we can all listen.” Ultimately, The Ghosts of Lote Bravo is a play about great hope amid relentless fear, poverty, and grief.

LOS ANGELES—A group of Mc- tional and business risk. We will hold designed to prevent sexual harassment Donald’s workers and their support- them accountable.” at our company and company-owned ers staged a midday protest at one of Organizers called the action the restaurants, and we firmly believe that the fast-food giant’s South Los An- first-ever nationwide walkout to pro- our franchisees share this commitment.” geles locations Tuesday as part of a test sexual harassment and the first McDonald’s workers say they have coordinated series of rallies alleging a over the issue since 1912, when gar- assembled a far-reaching coalition to company failure to respond to com- ment workers at the Kalamazoo Cor- support their effort, including #MeToo, plaints of groping, lewd comments set Company walked off their jobs.

Affirm LA, several SEIU locals, Bernie and unwanted propositions for sex.

Similar actions were also held in Brigade, LA Street Vendor Coalition, Dozens of people carried signs Chicago; Durham; Kansas City, Mis- LA Tenants Union, California for Progand chanted as they marched into the souri; Miami; Milwaukee; New Or- ress, Ice out of LA, LA Voice, Military McDonald’s on Florence Avenue near leans; Orlando; San Francisco; and Families Speak Out, Union de Vecinos the Harbor (110) Freeway, crowding St. Louis. and others. around the counter and The walkout was called by disrupting the lunchtime members of local Fight for $15 Forty-two percent of women in the Women’s Committees, which operations.

It was unclear how industry who experience unwanted formed following the filing of many participants in EEOC charges in May, and apthe rally were actually proved in a nationwide strike sexual behavior feel forced to McDonald’s employees. a week ago Tuesday. The accept it because they can’t afford vote Organizers said the parEEOC charges filed in May came ticipants would include nearly two years after McDonto lose their jobs. cooks and cashiers who ald’s workers in the Fight for are demanding the com$15 filed 16 sexual harassment pany form a committee to address McDonald’s responded to the charges against the company. They show sexual harassment, with the panel strikers’ complaints in general terms, that despite the spotlight on the issue including workers, representatives saying it pursues policies meant to in Hollywood and the media, little has from corporate and franchise stores forestall sexual harassment. changed for the burger giant’s frontline and leaders of national women’s “There is no place for harassment workers, according to strike organizers. groups. or discrimination of any kind at McNearly 20 leading national women’s “What corporations like McDon- Donald’s,” according to the compa- groups joined the Fight for $15 in an ald’s forget is that we will no longer ny. “Since our founding, we’ve been open letter to McDonald’s in May, callstay silent,” one protester told report- committed to a culture that fosters ing on the company to address sexual ers at a rally outside the eatery. “Ha- the respectful treatment of everyone. harassment. In the letter, which ran as rassment is considered not just a legal We have policies, procedures and a full-page advertisement in Crain’s n McDonalds, see page 7 liability but also a serious reputa- training in place that are specifically

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BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

OPED Do African-American Farmers Support Kavanaugh for Supreme Court? ... Depends on Who You Ask

By Lee Eric Smith

Black farmers are throwing their full support behind Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Supreme Court.

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lack farmers also believe Kavanaugh would be a disaster for Black America—including Black farmers.

And if you’re confused after reading those two sentences, it’s because where Black farmers stand on Kavanaugh’s nomination depends on who you ask—and which organization of Black farmers they represent.

In mid-August, the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association (BFAA) sent a glowing letter to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, encouraging them to approve Kavanaugh’s nomination—based on Kavanaugh’s favorable ruling in a BFAA matter in October 2017.

“Kavanaugh rendered a decision in favor of Black farmers on the merits of the evidence... (He) was prepared, attentive and had command of the facts,” said BFAA president Thomas Burrell, in a letter to Sen. Chuck Grassley on BFAA letterhead. “If confirmed, these are traits that Judge Brett Kavanaugh would bring to the bench as an Associate Justice.”

The problem with that statement is that the Memphis-based BFAA isn’t the only organization representing Black farmers. And the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) couldn’t be more opposed to Kavanaugh’s nomination, said president John W. Boyd, Jr. “We’re absolutely opposed to it,” Boyd told The New Tri-State Defender. “He would be bad for African-American farmers. Bad for AfricanAmericans. Bad for this country.”

Decisions, Decisions In a TSD interview,

Burrell said BFAA’s support USDA for discrimination, show that this person upheld of Kavanaugh was rooted in since Epiq was acting on the rights of Black farmers a USDA program aiming to behalf of a federal agency. and their heirs,” Burrell said. compensate discrimination The lawsuit, “Boyland “In a Supreme Court Jusagainst women and Latino v. USDA,” suffered a blow tice, we should be looking for farmers. Those who believe when a federal judge ruled evidence that someone has a they’d been discriminated that the USDA had not proclivity for upholding the against needed to file a claim violated the plaintiff’s civil Constitution,” Burrell conwith claims administrator rights. BFAA, on behalf of tinued. “That should be the Epiq Systems to be considBoyland and other plaintiffs, measuring stick regardless of ered for a cash reward. appealed the case to the U.S. whether a judge is DemoBut Burrell said that by Court of Appeals. crat or Republican, white or announcing a claims process The USDA filed a motion Black. If race were a motivatthat seemed to exclude “Going strictly on the merits of our case, he AfricanAmerican ruled that there had been discrimination, why men, the would I not give the man a chance?”

USDA had violated —Bishop David Allen Hall Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. of summary affirmation—in ing factor for this judge, then In part, Title VI reads: essence asking the court to he would have ruled against “Programs that receive Fedaccept the lower court’s rulus in this case. What better eral funds cannot distinguish ing without hearing arguproof is there that he will among individuals on the ba- ments. uphold the Constitution?” sis of race, color or national However, the Court of origin, either directly or Appeals—including current The OTHER Black Farmers indirectly, in the types, quan- Supreme Court nominee John W. Boyd Jr. is tity, quality or timeliness of Kavanaugh—ruled against president of the National program services, aids or summary affirmation in OcBlack Farmers’ Association benefits that they provide or tober 2017. The BFAA and and says the Black farmers’ the manner in which they Boyland case will get another settlement payouts have provide them.” day in court. concluded. “There’s no pot of While verifying claimant “When we found out that money to be tapped,” Boyd eligibility, Epiq told hopePresident Trump was nomisaid. “Obama settled all of ful claimants that Africannating Judge Kavanaugh, we that already.” (Photo: nationAmerican men were not thought it would be fitting, alBlackfarmersassociation. eligible for the program— his politics notwithstanding, org): which led BFAA to sue that we had some duty to However, Boyd, who

leads the Virginia-based NBFA, is firmly opposed to Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court. “I read the emails released by Sen. Cory Booker,” Boyd said. “I don’t think Kavanaugh would be a good fit for America.”

And while Boyd wouldn’t name any specific people or organizations, he lamented that misinformation about Black farmer lawsuits is giving families false hope that a government check is on the way.

“The Black Farmers case is closed and settled,” said Boyd, referring to the famous Pigford ruling of 2010. “I know there were some farmers who didn’t file in time, or it was determined that they weren’t eligible, and I’m sorry about that. I really am. But there’s just a lot of bad information out there.

“There’s no pot of money that will compensate African-American farmers,” Boyd continued. “President Obama settled all of that already. I was there.”

Boyd reiterated that the Boyland lawsuit is not only completely different from the Pigford case, the USDA program under fire in the Boyland suit is designed to compensate women and

Latino farmers and was never intended to redress discrimination against Black farmers.

“We take calls all day long from people who believe there’s money,” Boyd said.

“We believe the parties involved have a responsibility to give accurate information.

There are a lot of confused elderly AfricanAmericans out here who believe there’s money out there to tap and it’s just not true. There’s no pot of money that will compensate the AfricanAmerican farmer.”

The two organizations have a contentious relationship, if not a confrontational one.

Boyd and the NBFA fear that farmers are being solicited to pay dues to participate in the Boyland case—with no shot at a USDA payout.

Meanwhile, the BFAA refuses to give up the fight, and alleges that the NBFA is at least partially financed by the USDA. “They can say the case is settled all they want,” said Bishop David Allen Hall, a COGIC leader who serves as ecumenical advisor to BFAA. “Unlike NBFA, the federal government is not paying BFAA. We shoulder the cost of legal fees, the lawyers—our members pay their dues and that’s what we use them for.”

Hall said that he and Burrell will return to Washington for court on Oct. 1. That’s when the Boyland suit will be presented before a “merits panel” which will decide if the suit proceeds, and if so, what possible payouts may be. And as for BFAA’s endorsement of Kavanaugh ...

“We’ve looked at his integrity and he seemed to be ruling in these cases according to law,” Hall said. “He seems to have an air of fairness.

Obviously, we don’t want anyone who will hurt the nation.

“But going strictly on the merits of our case, he ruled that there had been discrimination,” Hall continued. “Why would I notgive the man a chance?”

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson’s Statement on Rep. Ron DeSantis’ Opposition to the Violence Against Women Act WASHINGTON, D.C.–Congresswomlevels of domestic violence, dating violence, ing engagements DeSantis participated an Frederica S. Wilson issued the following sexual assault, and stalking – issues, that in in conjunction with prominent white statement on the 14th anniversary of the I would hope would receive bipartisan supremacists.

Violence Against Women Act to highlight support. In fact, Mr. DeSantis’ no vote in “His decision to help give a platform to Rep. Ron DeSantis’ opposition to this land- 2013 aligned him with the rouge, extremist racist demagogues like Steve Bannon and mark legislation: faction of the republican party.

Milo Yiannopoulos is simply one more “Mr. DeSantis’ vote indictment of his judgment against the Violence and character on a long list “His elevation to the governorship would pose of reasons why voters cannot Against Women Act in 2013 is disgraceful. an existential threat to equal rights in Florida.” trust“Ifhim.

Reauthorization of this elected, DeSantis landmark legislation had would not be a champion been passed without mafor women or for minorities. jor opposition for nearly two decades since “Make no mistake, DeSantis’ stance on In fact, his elevation to the governorship it was introduced.

VAWA is consistent with his track record would pose an existential threat to equal By refusing to join with an overwhelmand his character. From his prominent porights in Florida. ing majority of his colleagues to protect sition within the far-right freedom caucus “I fear what would come to pass if women against gendered violence and and staunch Trumpism, it is clear that he Mr. DeSantis was given the opportunity fund vital programs that offer key support does not share the views of the majority of to exercise his vision on critical issues services to victims, DeSantis showed his Floridians. relating to gendered violence and civil true colors – and why he is unfit to serve as “His opposition to VAWA is just one of rights. Thankfully, I am confident that Florida’s next governor. the many reasons I was not at all surprised voters will reject his hateful message in “VAWA was passed in response to crisis by the recent disturbing reports of speakNovember.”

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BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

OPED The Test of Our Progress

By Marian Wright Edelman

“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.”

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hese words are from President Franklin Roosevelt’s second inaugural address given January 20, 1937. The President was speaking to a nation crawling out of the Great Depression. Progress had been made but President Roosevelt knew a great nation was still capable of so much more.

Below is what preceded that passage: “[H]ere is the challenge to our democracy: In this nation I see tens of millions of its citizens—a substantial part of its whole population—who at this very moment are denied the greater part of what the very lowest standards of today call the necessities of life.

I see millions of families trying to live on incomes so meager that the pall of family disaster hangs over them day by day.

I see millions whose daily lives in city and on farm continue under conditions labeled indecent by a socalled polite society half a century ago.

I see millions denied education, recreation, and the opportunity to better their lot and the lot of their children. …

It is not in despair that I paint you that picture. I paint it for you in hope—because the Nation, seeing and understanding the injustice in it, proposes to paint it out. We are determined to make every American citizen the subject of his country’s interest and concern; and we will never regard any faithful law-abiding group within our borders as superfluous.”

We are facing another test of our moral progress today – and we are failing. U.S. Census Bureau figures for 2017 released this week show nearly 1 in 5 children in America still lives in poverty making them the poorest age group in our country. Almost one-third of the 39.7 million poor people in the United States are children. While the data show a slight reduction in child poverty in 2017 compared to 2016, the number of poor children – 12.8 million, 17.5 percent of all children – remains indecently high. And though unemployment numbers continue to fall, these gains have not kept families and children out of poverty.

More than 70 percent of poor children come from working families who often face low and stagnant wages.

The fact that nearly 1 in 5 children in America lives in poverty is morally and practically unacceptable and economically costly. That our youngest children are the poorest group of children during their years of greatest brain development is a shameful indictment of our values and our common sense given our very wealthy nation’s failure to invest in our vulnerable young. More than 1 in 5 children under six are poor in 20 states and the District of Columbia.

More than two-thirds of poor children are children of color who will soon be a majority of our child population responsible for supporting our increasingly aging population into the future. Only five states have Black

child poverty rates under 20 percent.

How will we test our progress today? Will our President How shockingly wrong-headed, immoral and costly it continue to ignore the 12.8 million poor children and their is that as they learn 12.8 million children are struggling to families? How many Congressional leaders will stand up grow up in poverty, the Trump Administration and Repubfor those who have too little – or will they join the frenzied lican controlled Congress propose to throw money at nonRepublican leadership attempts to give more permanent tax needy millionaires and billionaires over babies. In 2017 the breaks to those who have too much?

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act gave massive tax cuts to billionaires, The recent Census Bureau report shows how key investmillionaires and powerful corporations at the expense of ments can help end child and family poverty. We must the majority of taxpayers and children at a cost of $1.9 trilprovide jobs and decent wages and support investments in lion over the next 11 years. To fill this huge deficit hole, the child and family basic needs. Supplemental Poverty Measure Trump Administration and Republican leaders in Congress data which expand on the Official Poverty Measure by inhave threatened cuts to critical investments in child health, cluding the impact of some government and other programs nutrition, housing and education. on family resources show that in 2017 millions of children This very week, House Repubwere lifted above the poverty line by the licans introduced their Tax Plan We are facing another test Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and 2.0 that would again reward the other refundable credits (4.5 million), of our moral progress today the Supplemental Nutrition Assiswealthy and continue to increase already indefensible inequality. tance Program (SNAP) (1.5 million), —and we are failing.

If enacted it would permanently the National School Lunch Program extend the 2017 tax law’s individual (722,000), the Special Supplemental provisions slated to expire after 2025 that benefit the top one Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) percent of households twice as much as those in the bottom (156,000), housing subsidies (897,000), the Supplemental 60 percent. Initial estimates indicate Tax Plan 2.0 would Security Income (SSI) Program (472,000), and Temporary add around $3 trillion more to the originally projected $1.9 Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and general assistrillion deficit in the first 10 years after the individual provitance (296,000). sions become permanent.

We can and must provide enough for our young who And with significantly higher projected deficits the have too little instead of padding the pockets of millionaires threat remains that the Trump White House will continue and billionaires who have far more than their fair share of to propose debilitating cuts to starve survival programs poor public welfare. No child in our nation should live in povchildren and their families desperately need to buy grocererty. Shielding children from the lifelong consequences of ies, see the doctor and find a safe affordable place to live in poverty will improve child lives now and reduce future child order to pay for huge tax breaks for wealthy corporations poverty. We have all the resources and know how to end and individuals. Has our nation completely lost all sense of child poverty and cannot wait. Our children’s and nation’s decency and justice? future depend on acting right now.

Babies’ survival needs should trump billionaires’ and millionaires’ greed. Our children’s present and future lives Marian Wright Edelman is President of the Children’s are too valuable to let these profoundly unjust practices conDefense Fund, whose Leave No Child Behind’s mission is to tinue. This new Tax Plan 2.0 and any additional cuts to key ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, survival programs must be rejected. And every single person a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to in America needs to speak out and mount a campaign to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. end child poverty now.

For more information, go to www.childrensdefense.org.

The Miseducation of ‘Betsy DeVoid’

By Julianne Malveaux

Even her boss, the 45th President of the United States, is derisive of Education Secretary Betsey DeVoid, the Devos woman who is devoid, absent, of good sense.

She may have even been placed in her position as payback for whatever support her wealthy family provided to the certified public liar of a leader. Education Secretary Betsey DeVoid has used her position to elevate her family’s economic advantage, and she has used her position to punish students whose interests are contrary to her own. She is a prime example of miseducation, and her tenure has been an attack on students. Let me count the ways:

1. DeVoid has lifted the for-profit college protections that President Barack Obama attempted to regulate. She chose to minimize the regulations that curtailed for-profit college exploitation. While the Obama administration attempted to make students,

who attended for-profit colleges whole, DeVoid has erred in favored of the rip-off schools.

Many for-profit colleges only exist because students take out federal loans. When these schools fail, so do the students.

Why shouldn’t the federal government pick up the slack

from schools that falsely market themselves as a bridge from poverty to opportunity?

Blessedly, a federal judge just ruled that DeVoid’s attempts to delay Obama-era regulations to provide students with relief was wrong. The Borrower Defense rule, which al-

lows students who borrowed education, which is the equiva- of Education as a playground to attend shady schools to ap- lent of having the fox guard the for her family’s monied interply for relief, had been delayed henhouse. She has done this ests. by the Department of Educa- boldly, unapologetically, and Under Betsy DeVoid, the tion, but US District Judge with the blessing of her boss, staff of the Department of Randolph Moss ruled that the the 45th President, who has Education is down 13 percent.

Department’s acSome may see this as tions are “prothing, and evMany for-profit colleges only aerygood cedurally incorfederal agency can rect.” The lawsuit probably stand to be exist because students take against DeVoid streamlined some. But out federal loans. When these if the staff reduction and the Department of Educaless enforceschools fail, so do the students. means tion was brought ment of important regby 19 states and ulations, then DeVoid the District of Columbia. Will also been woefully miseducat- will have accomplished her DeVos learn her lesson? Prob- ed. It is likely that the trustees purpose, which seems to be to ably not. This is part of her of the University of Pennsyl- turn education into an unregumiseducation. vania cringe every time he says lated free for all, and a profit 2. DeVoid has weakened that he went to the Wharton opportunity for her family and regulations around sexual ha- School of Business. others who see education as a rassment and sexual abuse of 4. DeVoid has proposed commodity, not a service. students. She feels that those rolling back rules on accreditI feel that DeVoid has been who are accused of harassment ing colleges and schools, rais- miseducated, but perhaps she should have more rights than ing concerns that she plans has been all too well educated they are already offered, and to water down the quality of in the ways of 45, who promthat the arc of justice should education nationally. This is ised to disrupt government as bend away from the young consistent with her family’s we know it. With his horrid women who have been raped involvement in for-profit edu- approach to governing, and and abused. DeVoid is devoid cation. To be sure, many His- his flippant disregard for the of compassion when she raises torically Black Colleges and lives of US citizens (witness the bar for those who accuse Universities (HBCUs) have his crude and inaccurate comfellow students and colleagues run afoul of the accrediting ments about deaths in Puerto of sexual assault or harass- agencies, such as SACS (the Rico), 45 has certainly been ment. Is there room for adjudi- Southern Association of Col- disruptive. And the minion cation? Probably. Should those leges and Schools), which seem he has described as “ditsy” has who have to encounter their to be stricter on HBCUs than been equally destructive to sturapists or harassers on campus on other schools, but none in dents and schools at the Debe protected? Absolutely. the HBCU community support partment of Education.

3. DeVoid has stacked the DeVoid method of changher staff with proponents of ing accreditation rules. DeJulianne Malveaux is an aucharter schools and for-profit Void is using the Department thor and economist.

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BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

HEALTH LA Found a Success in its First Week of Operation to find the serial number on the Project Lifesaver database and confirm his identity. As a result, the LAPD was able to reunite the missing person with his family.

Incident #2 At 10am on September 14, a 76-yearold woman with Alzheimer’s disease wearing a Project Lifesaver trackable bracelet provided to her family by L.A. Found went missing in the Huntington Park neighborhood. Her family alerted law enforcement at 4 pm this afternoon at which point the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department dispatched four units with Project Lifesaver receivers as well as deployed the helicopter unit with receiver.

However, shortly after receivers were deployed, the woman was found at the LAPD Newton Station. Although she was unable to identify herself, LAPD officers worked with the LASD to identify the LA Supervisor Janice Hahn holds tracking transmitter as Sheriff Jim McDonnell looks on. woman based on the serial number on her September 14, 2018—Just 9 days af- zheimer’s and was given a Project Life- Project Lifesaver bracelet.

“We launched L.A. Found last week ter launching L.A. Found—a countywide saver tracking bracelet by the L.A. Found program to help families find individuals program due to his tendency to wander and I am so grateful that it has already helped reunite two wandering individuwith autism, dementia, or Alzheimer’s away from his home. disease when they wander and go missA hiker found the missing man in an als with their families,” said Supervisor ing—two individuals who wandered away Altadena ranch property. He was weak Hahn.

“Remember, if your loved one wanhave been reunited with their family using and short of breath and unable to tell the L.A. Found bracelets.

Good Samaritan his name. Fortunately, ders away and goes missing, call 911 imwhen the LAPD responded they recog- mediately and inform law enforcement if nized the LA Found bracelet and contact- they have a Project Lifesaver bracelet. Do Incident #1 At 5:45 am on September 13, 2018, ed the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department not wait. That person could be a danger to a 65-year old man went missing from with the serial number on the device. The themselves and law enforcement can help his Altadena home. He suffers from Al- LASD Mental Evaluation Team was able you find them quickly.”

“Call 911 immediately and inform law enforcement if they have a Project Lifesaver bracelet. Do not wait.”

Supervisor Janice Hahn

New U.S. Survey Shows Some Progress Against Opioid Crisis

By Carla K. Johnson

Figures from a U.S. government survey released Friday show some progress in the fight against the ongoing opioid addiction crisis with fewer people in 2017 using heroin for the first time compared to the previous year.

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he number of new users of heroin decreased from 170,000 in 2016 to 81,000 in 2017, a oneyear drop that would need to be sustained for years to reduce the number of fatal overdoses, experts said.

Fewer Americans are misusing or addicted to prescription opioid painkillers. And more people are getting treatment for heroin and opioid addiction, the survey found.

The Trump administration said the positive trends show government efforts are working.

Messages are reaching people about the dangers of heroin and the deadly contaminants it often contains on the street, Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, an administration health official, said in a video presentation released with the figures.

Among the other findings: • Marijuana use climbed in all age groups except young teenagers, with 2.5 percent of those 26 and older, or 5.3 million adults, reporting they use marijuana daily or almost daily last year.

• Methamphetamine and cocaine use climbed in young adults, ages 18 to 25. The uptick may indicate that users are shifting from opioids to other drugs, said Leo Beletsky, a public health policy expert at Northeastern

“It’s hard to look at this and not think we need to be doing a better job than we’re doing now.”

Brendan Saloner, Addiction Researcher LA Sheriff’s Deputy holds tracking receiver mounted on LASD helicopters.

NIH Launches Initiative to Accelerate Genetic Therapies to Cure Sickle Cell Disease The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced the launch of a new initiative to help speed the development of a cure for sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders affecting at least 100,000 people in the United States and 20 million worldwide. The Cure Sickle Cell Initiative will take advantage of the latest genetic discoveries and technological advances to move the most promising genetic-based curative therapies safely into clinical trials within five to 10 years.

“Our scientific invest- been working with researchers a contract research organizaments have brought us to a to manufacture cellular thera- tion with specialized expertise point where we have many peutic products, including ge- in clinical trials, gene and cell tools available to correct or netically modified cells, that therapy development in precompensate for the defective can be used safely in clinical clinical studies, as its coordinating center. gene that causes sickle cell trials with patients.

NIH spends approximateThe initiative and other disease. We are now ready to ly $100 million on sickle cell research partners will estabuse these tools to speed up our disease research each year. lish a national data warehouse quest for a cure,” said Gary Through this initiative, NHLof genetic therapies for sickle H. Gibbons, M.D., director of NIH’s National Heart, Lung, BI seeks to support the de- cell disease and conduct comand Blood Institute (NHLBI), velopment of cell and genetic parative analyses of therapeutherapies resources, clinical tic approaches to assess both which is leading the effort. clinical and cost Sickle cell disease results from a “This initiative is giving patients, effectiveness. They will also establish single genetic munational networks tation that causes a families, and communities a to make it easier person’s red blood for patients and reason for hope.” cells to form an providers to learn abnormal, sickle ADM Brett Giroir, M.D. and engage with shape. These sickthe research, cliniled cells can clog trials, comparator analyses of cal trials, and other activities the blood vessels and deprive different management strathappening across the country. cells of oxygen. In turn, this egies, data repositories and “The engagement of palack of oxygen wreaks havoc resources, and patient and adtients will be a cornerstone on the body, damaging organs, causing severe pain, and po- vocate engagement activities of this effort,” said Benz. “Patentially leading to premature related to curative therapies tients will work alongside refor this condition. Already in searchers in developing and death.

Decades of basic research 2018, NHLBI committed an recruiting for clinical trials.”

Currently, the only cure for on sickle cell disease have laid additional $7 million to jumpstart the initiative’s research sickle cell disease is a bone marthe groundwork for novel and engagement infrastrucrow transplant, a procedure in genetic approaches to cures, ture. which a sick patient receives such as the genetic editing of NHLBI has named he- bone marrow from a healthy, bone marrow cells, which have shown great promise in ani- matologist Edward J. Benz genetically-compatible sibling mal models and in some small Jr., M.D., President and CEO donor. However, transplants scale human studies. In addi- Emeritus of Dana-Farber are too risky for many adults, tion, the NHLBI Production Cancer Institute, as the Ini- and only about 18 percent of Assistance for Cellular Thera- tiative’s executive director, children with sickle cell disease pies (PACT) program has and the Emmes Corporation, have a healthy, matched sibling

donor.

The Cure Sickle Cell Initiative seeks to develop cures for a far broader group of individuals with the disease, and it is initially focusing on gene therapies that modify the patient’s own hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which make red and other blood cells. These modified HSCs can then be given back to the patient via a bone marrow transplant, making a cure available to more patients who lack a matched donor.

“This initiative is giving patients, families, and communities a reason for hope.

I’m particularly pleased that we are able to make this announcement during Sickle Cell Awareness month, when we are shining a spotlight on the toll of this devastating disease,” said ADM Brett Giroir, M.D. Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

This patient-focused Initiative builds on the legacy of NHLBI-supported research that has contributed to improving clinical care for patients who have sickle cell disease. It also complements the Institute’s broader sickle cell disease research investment, which includes basic, clinical, translational, and implementation science research.

University in Boston.

• Young adults have increasing rates of serious mental illness, major depression and suicidal thoughts.

• The number of new heroin users in 2017—81,000— was lower than the numbers in most years from 2009 to 2016. But it was similar to the numbers of new heroin users in 2002 through 2008.

Experts said there’s still work to be done before success can be declared.

“Taken together, this does not look like the portrait of a nation with improving mental health and addiction issues,” said Brendan Saloner, an addiction researcher at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “It’s hard to look at this and not think we need to be doing a better job than we’re doing now.”

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released preliminary figures that appear to show a leveling off in overdose deaths in late 2017 and the first two months of this year.

Health officials have said it’s too soon to say whether the nation’s drug crisis has peaked. But in an interview with The Associated Press this week, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said several measures of the crisis are improving.

“We are making progress,” he said. “We are seeing a flattening of our deaths from overdose.”

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BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

NEWS FIRST Private Moon Flight Passenger to Invite Creative Guests

“I did not want to have such a fantastic experience by myself.”

Yusaku Maezawa

LOS ANGELES—It’s not your average vacation, but a well-heeled traveler has bought a round-trip ticket around the moon.

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apanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa said Monday that he plans to blast off on the first-ever private commercial trip around the moon and will invite six to eight artists, architects, designers and other creative people on the weeklong journey “to inspire the dreamer in all of us.”

The SpaceX Big Falcon Rocket is scheduled to make the trip in 2023, company founder Elon Musk announced at an event Monday at its Hawthorne headquarters.

Maezawa, 42, said he wants his guests for the lunar orbit “to see the moon up close, and the Earth in full view, and create work to reflect their experience.”

Musk said the entrepreneur, founder of Japan’s largest retail website and one the country’s richest people, will pay “a lot of money” for the trip, but declined to disclose the exact amount. Maezawa came to SpaceX with the idea for the group flight, Musk said.

“I did not want to have such a fantastic experience by myself,” said Maezawa, wearing a blue sports jacket over a white T-shirt with printed with a work by the late painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. He said he often mused about what artists like Basquiat or Andy Warhol might have come up with if they’d traveled into space.

“I wish to create amazing works of art for humankind,” Maezawa said.

Maezawa didn’t immediately say who will be on his guest list for the spaceflight, but in response to a question from a reporter he said he’d consider inviting Musk.

“Maybe we’ll both be on it,” Musk said with a smile.

He said the BFR is still in development and will make several unmanned test launches before it takes on passengers.

The reusable 118-meter (387-foot) rocket will have its own dedicated passenger ship.

The mission will not involve a lunar landing.

The average distance from Earth to the moon is about 237,685 miles (382,500 kilometers). Astronauts last visited the moon during NASA’s Apollo program. Twenty-four men flew to the moon from 1968 through 1972 and half of them made it to the lunar surface.

NASA is planning its own lunar flyby with a crew around 2023. The space agency also aims to build a staffed gateway near the moon during the 2020s. The outpost would serve as a stepping-off point for the lunar surface, Mars and points beyond.

Musk outlined a somewhat different SpaceX mission last year. He said then that two people who know each other approached the company about a weeklong flight to the moon and back. He had said that the trip would happen this year.

Musk did not name the clients last year or say how much they would pay.

That original mission would have used a Falcon Heavy rocket — the most powerful rocket flying today — and a Dragon crew capsule similar to the one NASA astronauts will use to fly to the International Space Station as early as next year.

The era of space tourism began in 2001 when California businessman Dennis Tito paid for a journey on a Russian rocket to the International Space Station. The trip was organized by the Virginia-based company Space Adventures, which has since sent several more paying customers on spaceflights.

SpaceX already has a long list of firsts, with its sights ultimately set on Mars. It became the first private company to launch a spacecraft into orbit and safely return it to Earth in 2010, and the first commercial enterprise to fly to the space station in 2012 on a supply mission.

Obama’s Return: Good or Bad for Democrats?

By Juana Summers and Marc Levy WASHINGTON (AP)—Former President Barack Obama is campaigning again. While he spent most of his post-presidency outside of day-to-day politics, Obama is mapping out a final effort ahead of November’s elections to help Democrats take back the House of Representatives and win seats in the Senate. Aides to Obama say he’s assessing what his full schedule will be ahead of November’s election, but his next campaign stop will be in Pennsylvania. Obama won that state in 2008 and again in 2012.

On that trip, the former president will campaign for Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey and other Pennsylvania Democrats, and headline a closed-door fundraiser. Republicans say they welcome Obama’s return and say he could energize Republican voters.

Del Taco Hit with Sexual Harassment Lawsuit from EEOC

LAKE FOREST—The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a civil rights lawsuit Monday against the Lake Forest-based Del Taco restaurant chain alleging three male employees at a Rancho Cucamonga store sexually harassed a group of young female workers.

The federal agency contends that a hostile work environment forced the female employees to quit.

A Del Taco spokesman issued this statement on behalf of the company: “Del Taco takes this matter very seriously and we are currently investigating the allegations that have been brought to our attention. Based on the findings of that investigation we will take action as appropriate. Del Taco is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees and customers, free from harassment of any kind.”

One of the workers said she was harassed by three co-workers, including two bosses, when she was 16 to 18 years old, according to the complaint.

She was subjected to lewd comments about her lips and was told, “You are pretty; You are hot; and You are sexy,” at various times, the complaint alleges.

Her “shift leader” told her, “he had a dream of having sex with her and another female co-worker and telling her it can become a reality, asking her about her sexual activity, and

commenting that she has a nice buttock,” the suit alleges.

The supervisor also allegedly would grab her arm and ask her, “Why do you act like

visor also subjected her to harassment such as calling her “his girl” and advising her to marry him when she came of age, according to the suit. At

other times she would be told to “drop it like it’s hot” and asked to “dance for me, baby,” the suit alleges.

One woman said she overheard a general manager “share

about his sex life with the female cashiers during work,” according to the lawsuit.

Another worker said a shift leader would repeat the lyrics of “vulgar songs” to her and tell her to “shake that ass girl” when she would bend over, according to the suit.

One woman said a general manager offered the holiday greeting, “Merry Christmas, sexy,” according to the suit.

When the employees complained they said they suffered retaliation in the form of reduced hours and some said they had to quit because of the harassment.

The lawsuit seeks monetary damages for a class of victims and a court order to prevent and correct further discrimination.

mandatory training for managers and employees and to create a safe and effective system for receiving and responding to complaints.

Sexual harassment is rampant in the fast-food industry, according to a 2016 survey by Hart Research Associates conducted for the National Partnership for Women and Families, the Ms. Foundation and Futures Without Violence, organizers said. Forty percent of female fast-food workers experience unwanted sexual behavior on the job.

The 2016 Hart Research survey also showed that 42 percent of women in the industry who experience unwanted sexual behavior feel forced to accept it because they can’t afford to lose their jobs. The Hart Survey also reported that more than one in five women who face sexual harassment -- 21 percent -- report that, after raising the issue, their employer took some negative action, including cutting their hours, changing them to a less desirable schedule, giving them additional duties and being denied a raise.

When the employees complained they said they suffered retaliation in the form of reduced hours and some said they had to quit because of the harassment. you don’t want it,” in addition to “growling in her ear, and putting his hand on her hand,” according to the EEOC. Another worker, who was 17 at the time, said the super-

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Chicago, the groups wrote that McDonald’s faces a choice: combat sexual harassment in its stores or face a rejection of its brand by people of conscience.

In addition to demanding the formation of an antisexual harassment committee, striking workers will demand McDonald’s strengthen and enforce the zero-tolerance policy against sexual harassment outlined in its manual and in its franchisees’ policies, organizers said. Workers are also calling on the company to hold

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BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

NEWS ‘Celebs’ Clash, Squabble at Pre-Emmy Party

Actor Tom Arnold LOS ANGELES—Actor Tom Arnold filed a police report Monday alleging that he was the victim of a battery by producer Mark Burnett at a

Producer Mark Burnett pre-Emmy Awards charity event in Century City.

The police report was made at the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Los Ange-

les Station, according to the LAPD, which said no arrest had been made.

The altercation reportedly occurred Sunday night at a fun-

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draiser for the Motion Picture Television Fund at the Lawn at Century Park, and concerned Arnold’s ongoing attempts to locate allegedly damaging tapes of President Donald Trump from Trump’s years on the NBC reality show “The Apprentice,” which Burnett produced.

Arnold tweeted that Burnett choked him Sunday night at “this h u g e “Got this E m m y party then bruise he ran tonight away with his torn when Pink shirt & missTom ing gold Arnold chain.

I’m waittried to ing for LAPD.” ambush Burmy nett’s wife, actress husband R o m a Mark and Dt woewenteeyd, me at a a photo showing a charity bruise on a hand. event.”

“Got Roma this bruise Downey via t o n i g h t w h e n Twitter Tom Arnold tried to ambush my husband Mark and me at a charity event. Is your TV show worth it Tom? Please stop,” Downey tweeted.

Arnold replied: “You lie your crazy husband attacked me you psyco. I’m filing police report & suing you for defamation.”

Downey was referring to Arnold’s new show, “The Hunt for The Trump Tapes,” which premiered Tuesday on Viceland.

A promo on twitter teases: “Here’s Who Tom Arnold Is Bothering,” and Mark Burnett is included on that list.

Arnold spoke with reporters outside the LAPD’s West LA Station after he filed the police report.

As Senate Weighs Kavanaugh, Thomas Example Offers Cautions

By Mark Sherman WASHINGTON (AP)—The sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh recall Anita Hill’s accusations against Clarence Thomas in 1991, but there are important differences as well as cautions for senators considering how to deal with the allegations.

The decision to have Thomas and Hill testify publicly before the Senate Judiciary Committee, as Kavanaugh and his accuser have offered to do, had far-reaching implications for American politics and society’s efforts to grapple with sexual harassment in the workplace.

Republicans were perceived as too harsh in their questioning of Hill. Democrats faced criticism for being timid in her defense. Former Vice President Joe Biden, then the committee chairman, told Teen Vogue magazine last year that he should have acted more thoroughly on Hill’s accusations.

“I wish I had been able to do more for Anita Hill. I owe her an apology,” said Biden, a Democrat.

Kavanaugh’s confirmation, which once appeared all but certain, was cast in doubt after Christine Blasey Ford said in an interview published Sunday by The Washington Post that a drunken Kavanaugh groped her and tried to take off her clothes at a party when they were teenagers. Ford said Kavanaugh put his hand over her mouth when she tried to scream.

Kavanaugh, who was nominated by President Donald Trump, said in a statement Monday that Ford’s accusation was “completely false.”

There are parallels in the two cases. Like Kavanaugh, Thomas denied he had acted inappropriately. In both cases, the allegations became public only after the nominees went through their initial confirmation hearings. Both accusers initially sought to stay anonymous but later changed their minds.

In 1991, an estimated 20 million people watched as Hill, then a University of Oklahoma law professor, accused Thomas of making unwanted advances and lewd remarks when she worked for him at the Education Department and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the 1980s.

Thomas, who was nominated by President George H.W. Bush, related in his memoir that when he was first asked

by FBI agents whether he made sexual advances to Hill or talked about pornography with her, he replied, “Absolutely not.” By the time he testified in a second round of hearings, following Hill, he said, “From my standpoint, as a Black American, as far as I’m concerned, it is a high-tech lynching for uppity Blacks who in any way deign to think for themselves, to do for themselves, to have different ideas.”

Republicans aggressively questioned Hill, who is also Black, suggesting that she had made up the unwelcome advances from Thomas and trying to raise doubts about her stability.

Thomas won confirmation by a vote of 52 to 48, with 11 Democrats supporting him in a Senate they controlled.

But on both sides of the aisle, there was wide agreement that the questioning of Thomas and Hill was not the Senate Judiciary Committee’s finest hour.

Man Pleads No Contest to Attacks on Four Women

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COMPTON—A former security guard suspected in a series of attacks on sex-trade workers in the South Los Angeles area pleaded no contest Monday to sexually assaulting two women and attacking two others. Ferdinand Ervin Flowers, 35, of Long Beach, is facing 30 years to life in state prison for his plea to two counts each of forcible oral copulation and assault with intent to commit forcible oral copulation involving attacks between May 2014 and September 2017, according

to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

He is also expected to be ordered to register for the rest of his life as a sex offender.

Flowers was suspected of 13 gunpoint attacks on as many as 14 sex trade workers in the South Los Angeles area over the past four years, authorities said earlier this year.

Detectives conducting surveillance of the area arrested Flowers about 1:30 a.m. Jan. 12, after a 19-year-old woman got out of his car in an area where

he is suspected of releasing other alleged victims, according to Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief Justin Eisenberg.

The vehicle and his home were searched and a handgun was recovered, police said.

Flowers is due back in a Compton courtroom for sentencing on Oct. 29.

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380,639 applications in 2015, not including new applications, the NPNA alleges.

Bars said that more than 240 naturalization ceremonies for a total of 42,821 naturalized citizens took place in the past week, “signifying the culmination of the lawful naturalization process and a journey cherished by both new citizens and their families as a momentous achievement.”

“Each year, the great privilege of citizenship is attainable for many individuals seeking greater opportunity, prosperity, and security as newly entrusted members of society,” Bars said. “If willing to honor our system of laws and adhere to its faithful execution, our government has made a promise to aspiring Americans that their dream can—and will— one day become a reality.”

SODOKU SOLUTION

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BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

NEWS Black Female Democrats Call for Changes in Party

By Errin Haines Whack

WASHINGTON (AP)—Insurgent Democratic women running for Congress are pushing the party to rethink its approach to politics if they retake control of Capitol Hill in the fall.

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t the annual meeting of the Congressional Black Caucus last Friday, Black female candidates who prevailed in primaries over established incumbents said it’s time for a conversation about how the party is structured. They expressed frustration that the party is tilted against rising politicians—especially those of color—and argued that if Democrats flip the House in November, it would be the result of organization and turnout amount Black voters, particularly women.

If that happens, the candidates said, gratitude won’t be enough. They want a seat at the leadership table and a role in re-examining how the party works.

“It is not enough to just talk about a blue wave and Democrats being in the majority,” said Ayanna Pressley, the Boston city councilwoman now poised to become Massachusetts’ first Black congresswoman. “What matters is who are those Democrats? We have to have a conversation about the guts and the soul of this party.”

Pressley won her primary last month by 18 points after challenging a 10-term incumbent initially endorsed by the Congressional Black Caucus.

Without a Republican challenger in the general election, she appears to have a clear path to Congress. Her comments foreshadow the challenges that lie ahead if Democrats regain control of the House in November. The party will have to reconcile the anti-establishment energy of a diverse set of freshmen with a leadership structure dominated by lawmakers who are mostly white and have held office for decades.

Connecticut House Democratic nominee Jahana Hayes also challenged a state political veteran to win her shot at becoming the state’s first Black congresswoman. The former National Teacher of the Year told the CBC audience that she lacked support during her primary.

“Everyone said, ‘You don’t have the network, no one knows you.’ I had never run for political office, I had no money,” Hayes said. “I’m doing this for the people who don’t have

a voice.”

Since her recent win with 62 percent of the vote, Hayes said, “it’s popular to support me now.”

After Black women “showed up and showed out” this primary season, they are taking their rightful place, said Rep. Terri Sewell, who in 2010 was elected Alabama’s first Black congresswoman. The Selma Democrat was instrumental in Sen. Doug Jones’ special election last winter, when he became the first Democrat to represent Alabama in the Senate in 25 years.

“We’ve been the backbone of the Democratic Party for a long time and we’re finally getting our due,” said Sewell.

“There were a whole bunch of people he doesn’t even know that did a whole bunch of work to help him get there.”

Those people were the Black women who often work with little or no financial support for infrastructure, she said.

“We need to activate the people on the ground who have been doing this work for free,” Sewell said. “They need resources. It’s not just about a seat at the table.”

LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter Fund, agreed, noting that grassroots groups like hers have long filled the gap when the official party apparatus was absent.

“It’s our table,” said Brown, who galvanized Black women to support Jones. “We have to have some really deep conversations about how the landscape has changed.”

That also includes addressing priorities within the party, Pressley said.

“I reject the notion that this is about working class white folk and everyone else!” Pressley told the cheering crowd.

“I reject the notion that we’re going to have an actual debate about if we are the party of jobs and the economy, or of criminal justice reform. I’m not choosing.”

Some CBC meeting attendees noted the party has made efforts this cycle. This summer, the Democratic National Committee launched an initiative aimed at Black women. After voting overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton in 2016, many Black women said they felt

ignored or taken for granted those issues and more,” said caucus.

DNC’s African-American Outby the party. Instead of be- New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, “When I think about the reach Chair, encouraged the ing looked to as saviors, Black who along with California Sen. blue wave hitting and seeing pressure to change the party women are calling for roles as Kamala Harris—the Senate’s Congresswoman Maxine Wa- dynamic toward Black women decision and agenda makers. only Black woman—served as ters bring down the gavel, as candidates and voters.

This week’s gathering of the convention’s honorary co- chair of financial services, I get “We need you all’s supBlack lawmakers also spot- chair. excited,” said Clark, currently port, whether that comes in lighted Black women’s the form of critipolitical influence cism or whatevand impact. Much of “We’ve been the backbone of the Democratic Party for er,” said Clanton. the CBC agenda was “One of the reaa long time and we’re finally getting our due.” focused squarely on sons I came to the Black women and party was because Terri Sewell, (D-AL) their issues, with Black that was valid. women as panelists, I believed that I honorees and framers of much New York Congresswoman the ranking Democrat on the could only make the change of the discussion.

Yvette Clark, echoed his senti- committee. “When I think that I needed by being there.

“They’re not leading this ments Thursday evening at an about Congresswoman Ed- All these people who haven’t nation in health care or pay, awards event honoring CBC die Bernice Johnson bringing for a long time felt like this but when it comes to the de- women. down that gavel, as chair of the was their party, feel like this mocracy of this nation, Black “The sisters on the Hill are committee on science and tech- is their party now because I’m women are leading the way, definitely running things,” said nology, I get excited.” there and I’m doing the work and we need to be talking about Clark, one of 21 women in the Waikinya Clanton, the every single day.”

Plan Halted to Add Audio to Courthouse Surveillance

LOS ANGELES—Sheriff Jim McDon- temporarily lead the public nell has halted plans to add audio capabil- defender’s office. ity to surveillance cameras in courthouse The sheriff’s department lock-ups in response to concerns about “instantly instituted a policy attorney-client privilege, authorities told that banned all recordings” in the Board of Supervisors Monday. court conference rooms withSupervisor Sheila Kuehl recommended out a court order, according sending a letter to McDonnell to ensure he to Tinkham. understands the board’s position on the isEach of the two confersue. ence rooms at the Criminal “While we acknowledge your legal au- Justice Center accommodates thority over the jails, the audio recording about seven inmates. Given of inmates in this location (satellite lock- the lack of space and volume up facilities) creates significant concerns of cases at the crowded courtbecause attorney/client communications house, attorneys often discuss regularly occur in these areas,” the letter possible plea deals and other reads. issues with their clients in Interim Public Defender Nicole Davis satellite lock-ups adjacent to Tinkham told the board that an attorney in courtrooms. her office first discovered the use of recordAs Tinkham’s office ining devices on July 3 in a courthouse con- vestigated further, staffers ference room regularly used for conversa- found video surveillance tions with clients. cameras in the courthouse The Los Angeles Times reported that a lock-ups and the area beprosecutor assigned to a kidnapping and tween the courtrooms and “Security is paramount when it comes assault case involving three defendants the lock-ups and a plan by asked Los Angeles police officers and a the LASD to add audio capability to those to our courthouses ... both for the sheriff’s staff and for people who are being held sheriff’s sergeant to put the recording de- devices. vice in place on the 14th floor of the Clara Warren Asmus, McDonnell’s chief of there,” Barger said.

She noted that Orange County recentShortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Cen- staff, assured the board that the plan had ly revealed a similar issue with recording ter. Another prosecutor on the case, the been put on hold.

LAPD and the sheriff’s department told Asmus added that his boss “takes this jail conversations between inmates and their lawyers and suggested that such the newspaper the device was potential breaches of attorneyintended to capture conversa“Having any potential of my client privilege may be systemic tion between the defendants, not privileged discussions with communications with my clients being statewide.

Tinkham said the concern their lawyers. about attorney-client privilege The public defender inrecorded is something I could never was particularly critical for clivolved said she remained unhave fathomed before.” ents of her office because they convinced. are typically too poor to bail out The public defender’s office Public Defender Nicole Davis Tinkham of jail, while “people who have moved to “aggressively litigate the means and can bail out” can the matter,” Tinkham said and a special master appointed by the court very seriously” and “understands the con- easily have private conversations with took the recording under seal to review it stitutional right of attorney-client privi- their lawyers.

Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas for any privileged communications. lege.”

“Having any potential of my commuSupervisor Kathryn Barger said she agreed.

“Clients in this instance are simply nications with my clients being recorded spoke to McDonnell on Monday night and vulnerable,” Ridley-Thomas said. “There is something I could never have fathomed was convinced he was committed to solve needs to be no equivocation about how this before,” said Tinkham, who worked as a the problem, but added she recognized the gets buttoned up.” civil litigator before being appointed to need for security.

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BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

LEGAL County of Los Angeles Department of the Treasurer and Tax Collector Notice of Divided Publication Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC) Sections 3702, 3381, and 3382, the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector is publishing in divided distribution, the Notice of Sale of TaxDefaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector's Power to Sell in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California, to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers.

Notice of Public Auction of Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector's Power to Sell (Sale No. 2018A) Whereas, on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, directed me, JOSEPH KELLY, Treasurer and Tax Collector, to sell at public auction certain tax-defaulted properties.

I hereby give public notice, that unless said properties are redeemed, prior to the close of business on the last business day prior to the first day of the public auction, or Friday, October 19, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, I will offer for sale and sell said properties on Monday, October 22, 2018, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Pacific Time, to the highest bidder, for cash or cashier's check in lawful money of the United States, for not less than the minimum bid, at the Fairplex, Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, 1101 West McKinley Avenue, Building 7, Pomona, California. I will re-offer any properties that did not sell, for a reduced minimum bid, on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

The minimum bid for each parcel is the total amount necessary to redeem, plus costs, as required by R&TC Section 3698.5.

If a property does not sell at the public auction, the right of redemption will revive and remain until Friday, November 30, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Beginning Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, through Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.

Pacific Time, I will re-offer for sale any unimproved properties that did not sell or were not redeemed prior to 5:00 p.m.

Pacific Time, on Friday, November 30, 2018, at online auction at www.bid4assests.com/losangeles.

Prospective bidders should obtain detailed information of this sale from the County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC) at http://ttc.lacounty. gov/. Bidders are required to pre-register at 225 North Hill Street, Room 130, Los Angeles, California and submit a refundable $5,000 deposit in the form of cash, cashier's check or bank-issued money order at the time of registration. The TTC will not accept personal checks, twoparty checks or business checks for the registration deposit. The TTC will apply the registration deposit towards the minimum bid. Registration will begin on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. and end on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Pursuant to R&TC Section 3692.3, the TTC sells all property ``as is`` and the County and its employees are not liable for any known or unknown conditions of the property, including, but not limited to, errors in the records of the Office of the Assessor (Assessor) pertaining to improvement of the property.

If the TTC sells a property, parties of interest, as defined by R&TC Section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the County for any proceeds from the sale, which are in excess of the liens and costs required to be paid from the proceeds. If there are any excess proceeds after the application of the minimum bid, the TTC will send notice to all parties of interest, pursuant to law.

Please direct requests for information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property to the Treasurer and Tax Collector, at 225 North Hill Street, Room 130, Los Angeles, California 90012.

You may also call (213) 974-2045, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, visit our website at tt.lacounty.gov or email us at auction@ tt.lacounty.gov.

The Assessor's Identification Number (AIN) in this publication refers to the Assessor's Map Book, the Map Page, and the individual Parcel Number on the Map Page. If a change in the AIN occurred, the publication will show both prior and current AINs. An explanation of the parcel numbering system and the referenced maps are available at the Office of the Assessor located at 500 West Temple Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, California 90012.

I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on August 24, 2018.

JOSEPH KELLY Treasurer and Tax Collector County of Los Angeles State of California The real property that is subject to this notice is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE POWER OF SALE (SALE NO. 2018A) 1648 AIN 4004-014-010 DEJEAN, GLENDA TR G DEJEAN SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $10,319.00 1649 AIN 4004-021-020 ANDERSON, MAKIYA LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $50,102.00 1666 AIN 4013-032-022 CLAYTON, DUKE J TR ANDREW J III CALYTON TRUST LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $37,938.00 1668 AIN 4015-014-007 ARMEX CONSTRUCTION AND ROMERO, MARIO R LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $14,122.00 1669 AIN 4017-003-116 MOSS, DINA E

LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $21,710.00 1671 AIN 4021-029-043 THORPS, WILLA M LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $29,262.00 1693 AIN 4055-013-023 RODRIGUEZ, LUPE LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $51,516.00 1891 AIN 5006-024-018 GARDNER, GWEN LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $24,162.00 1909 AIN 5029-035-002 WATSON, DARRNELL B LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $11,475.00 1911 AIN 5032-022-159 AKLILU, MAHALET P LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $54,133.00 3492 AIN 4004-001-007 MEADOWS, GREGORY A SR AND TONEY MEADOWS, MARTHA LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $20,036.00 3500 AIN 5014-026-025 BARTON, SANDRA LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $29,299.00 CN953322 548 Sep 19,26, Oct 3, 2018 ------------

County of Los Angeles Department of the Treasurer and Tax Collector Notice of Divided Publication Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC) Sections 3702, 3381, and 3382, the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector is publishing in divided distribution, the Notice of Sale of TaxDefaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector's Power to Sell in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California, to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers.

Notice of Public Auction of Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector's Power to Sell (Sale No. 2018A) Whereas, on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, directed me, JOSEPH KELLY, Treasurer and Tax Collector, to sell at public auction certain tax-defaulted properties.

I hereby give public notice, that unless said properties are redeemed, prior to the close of business on the last business day prior to the first day of the public auction, or Friday, October 19, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, I will offer for sale and sell said properties on Monday, October 22, 2018, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Pacific Time, to the highest bidder, for cash or cashier's check in lawful money of the United States, for not less than the minimum bid, at the Fairplex, Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, 1101 West McKinley Avenue, Building 7, Pomona, California. I will re-offer any properties that did not sell, for a reduced minimum bid, on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

The minimum bid for each parcel is the total amount necessary to redeem, plus costs, as required by R&TC Section 3698.5.

If a property does not sell at the public auction, the right of redemption will revive and remain until Friday, November 30, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Beginning Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, through Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.

Pacific Time, I will re-offer for sale any unimproved properties that did not sell or were not redeemed prior to 5:00 p.m.

Pacific Time, on Friday, November 30, 2018, at online auction at www.bid4assests.com/losangeles.

Prospective bidders should obtain detailed information of this sale from the County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC) at http://ttc.lacounty. gov/. Bidders are required to pre-register at 225 North Hill Street, Room 130, Los Angeles, California and submit a refundable $5,000 deposit in the form of cash, cashier's check or bank-issued money order at the time of registration. The TTC will not accept personal checks, twoparty checks or business checks for the registration deposit. The TTC will apply the registration deposit towards the minimum bid. Registration will begin on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. and end on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Pursuant to R&TC Section 3692.3, the TTC sells all property ``as is`` and the County and its employees are not liable for any known or unknown conditions of the property, including, but not limited to, errors in the records of the Office of the Assessor (Assessor) pertaining to improvement of the property.

If the TTC sells a property, parties of interest, as defined by R&TC Section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the County for any proceeds from the sale, which are in excess of the liens and costs required to be paid from the proceeds. If there are any excess proceeds after the application of the minimum bid, the TTC will send notice to all parties of interest, pursuant to law.

Please direct requests for information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property to the Treasurer and Tax Collector, at 225 North Hill Street, Room 130, Los Angeles, California 90012.

You may also call (213) 974-2045, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, visit our website at tt.lacounty.gov or email us at auction@ tt.lacounty.gov.

The Assessor's Identification Number (AIN) in this publication refers to the Assessor's Map Book, the Map Page, and the individual Parcel Number on the Map Page. If a change in the AIN occurred, the publication will show both prior and current AINs. An explanation of the parcel numbering system and the referenced maps are available at the Office of the Assessor located at 500 West Temple Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, California 90012.

I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on August 24, 2018.

County of Los Angeles State of California The real property that is subject to this notice is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE POWER OF SALE (SALE NO. 2018A) 1690 AIN 4050-015-005 GIRON, JUAN A AND BARAHONA, MARIA E LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $39,692.00 1724 AIN 4135-025-005 HOSTETLER, STEPHEN C LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $43,100.00 3493 AIN 4046-003-019 HEIBLE, ADAM D DECD EST OF ET AL HEIBEL, KENNY R LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $91,364.00 CN953335 588 Sep 19,26, Oct 3, 2018 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000007576515 Title Order No.: 180217397 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 1976962628-703 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/02/2015. 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 03/10/2015 as Instrument No. 20150255049 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: SAMUEL OLIVER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, 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: 10/11/2018 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELESNORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650.

STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 530 WEST POPLAR STREET, COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220 APN#: 6151-012022 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 $158,401.30. 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 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000007576515. 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: AUCTION.COM, LLC 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 7951852 Dated: 08/28/2018 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-4668543 09/05/2018, 09/12/2018, 09/19/2018 SchId:72646 AdId:24231 CustId:64 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DIANE CECILE NEAL Case No. 18STPB08230

JOSEPH KELLY Treasurer and Tax Collector

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, con-

tingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DIANE CECILE NEAL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Dionne Neal in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Dionne Neal be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 2, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) 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: MAX A ALAVI ESQ SBN 272099 MAX ALAVI APC 610 NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 330 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660 CN953076 NEAL Sep 12,19,26, 2018 SchId:72679 AdId:24242 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Ref. No. 15-1161-Bailey Trustor and Owner/ Taxpayer. BETTYE J. BAILEY, 8733 PENRIDGE PLACE, INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN DATED 06/02/2015, 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 of federal savings and loan 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, an interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien 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 Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien, 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. The sale will be subject to a ninety (90) day right of redemption by the current owner(s) of record. TRUSTOR: BETTYE J. BAILEY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: JAMES GEFFNER, A Professional Corporation Recorded 06/09/2015, as Instrument No. 20150674511 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date and Time of Sale: 10/02/2018 at 10:00AM. 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 as of 10/02/2018: $13,911.63. Street address or other common designation of real property: 8733 PENRIDGE PLACE, INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 APN #: 4025018-232 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. Said sale will be made, in an "AS IS" condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Date: 08/22/2018 JAMES GEFFNER, A Professional Corporation 11845 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 1245, Los Angeles, California 90064 (310) 473-0757, JAMES GEFFNER, Trustee For Sales Information Call (916) 939-0772 www. nationwideposting.com NPP0339832 To: INGLEWOOD TRIBUNE Publish Dates: 09/12/2018, 09/19/2018, 09/26/2018 SchId:72743 AdId:24259 CustId:68 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Ref. No. 17-1159-Jackson Trustor and Owner/ Taxpayer. Theodore R. Jackson and Mattie Allen, 3867-A Thorncroft Lane, INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN DATED 05/12/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 of federal savings and loan 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, an interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien 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 Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien, 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. The sale will be subject to a ninety (90) day right of redemption by the current owner(s) of record. TRUSTOR: Theodore R. Jackson and Mattie Allen Duly Appointed Trustee: JAMES GEFFNER, A Professional Corporation Recorded 05/30/2017, as Instrument No. 20170591750 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date and Time of Sale: 10/02/2018 at 10:00AM. 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 as of 10/02/2018: $9,961.96. Street address or other common designation of real property: 3867-A Thorncroft Lane, INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 APN #: 4025018-146 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. Said sale will be made, in an "AS IS" condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Date: 08/21/2018 JAMES GEFFNER, A Professional Corporation 11845 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 1245, Los Angeles, California 90064 (310) 473-0757, JAMES GEFFNER, TRUSTEE For Sales Information Call (916) 939-0772 www. nationwideposting.com NPP0339860 To: INGLEWOOD TRIBUNE Publish Dates: 09/12/2018, 09/19/2018, 09/26/2018 SchId:72750 AdId:24260 CustId:68 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Ref. No. 17-1165-BERRY Trustor and Owner/ Taxpayer, Dawn Berry, 3609 KENSLEY DRIVE, INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN DATED 07/03/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 of federal savings and loan 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, an interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien 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 Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien, 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. The sale will be subject to a ninety (90) day right of redemption by the current owner(s) of record. TRUSTOR: Dawn Berry, A single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: JAMES GEFFNER, A Professional Corporation Recorded 07/11/2017, as Instrument No. 20170772517 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date and Time of Sale: 10/02/2018 at 10:00AM. 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 as of 10/02/2018: $8,322.22. Street address or other common designation of real property: 3609 KENSLEY DRIVE, INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 APN #: 4025018-063 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. Said sale will be made, in an "AS IS" condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Date: 08/21/2018 JAMES GEFFNER, A Professional Corporation 11845 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 1245, Los Angeles, California 90064 (310) 473-0757, JAMES GEFFNER, TRUSTEE For Sales Information Call (916) 939-0772 www. nationwideposting.com NPP0339861 To: INGLEWOOD TRIBUNE Publish Dates: 09/12/2018, 09/19/2018, 09/26/2018 SchId:72753 AdId:24261 CustId:68 -----------NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction at the storage facility listed below, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 12714 S. La Cienega Blvd, Hawthorne CA 90250, 310-363-9305, on October 10th, 2018 @ 3:00PM. Account, Description of goods: Basinger Shaun, No description; Guzman Maricela, no description; Windi Stewart, home; ASHLEY MANGAR, Household; Adriano Lamboglia, Household and furniture.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN952979 10-10-18 Sep 19,26, 2018 SchId:72758 AdId:24263 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JEFFREY CLAIR BROOKS Case No. 18STPB06821 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JEFFREY CLAIR BROOKS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Melvin Terry Fisher in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Melvin Terry Fisher 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.

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BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

LEGAL A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 1, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

KIHEI HI 96753

www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-18-828250-NJ. 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 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee's attorney. 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. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-828250-NJ IDSPub #0145015 9/19/2018 9/26/2018 10/3/2018

CN952109 BROOKS Sep 12,19,26, 2018

SchId:72781 AdId:24271 CustId:608

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 DE154) 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: KRISTEN C SPEES ESQ SBN 296414 3449 AKALA DR

SchId:72767 AdId:24266 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1017 E El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245. October 10th, 2018 at 4:00 pm.; A Yummy Future Inc., Jean Sonnier, Cooking equipment and summer camp supplies; Gerelle Weekes, household goods; Frank Parson, Personal Property; Jeremy Aronson, Personal property, clothes, books, and art work; Janelle Nevarez, Personal Property. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN953237 10-10-18 Sep 19,26, 2018 SchId:72769 AdId:24267 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Recording requested by: TS No. CA-18-828250NJ Order No.: 8735702 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 accrued 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SARAH MANNING, SURVIVING JOINT TENANT Recorded: 12/5/2017 as Instrument No. 20171405375 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 11/6/2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $93,947.87 The purported property address is: 15620 S Frailey Ave, Compton, CA 90221 Assessor's Parcel No. : 6181033-013 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://

-----------NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 139751 Title No. 95519889 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/03/1996. 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 10/10/2018 at 11:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/12/1996, as Instrument No. 96 584864, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Stephen Ingram, A Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), By the fountain located at 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 4025-018-143 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3863 Thorncroft Lane Unit M, Inglewood, CA 90305 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of 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: $53,764.65 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 written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Dated:9/14/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 TIERRA ALTA WAY, STE. B, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-7302727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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 regard-

ing 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: 139751. 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. AFN4669758 09/19/2018, 09/26/2018, 10/03/2018 SchId:72800 AdId:24278 CustId:64 -----------T.S. No.: 18-20320 A.P.N.: 6146-011019 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/14/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: DWIGHT LOUIS WRIGHT, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 3/22/2007 as Instrument No. 20070651723 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Described as follows: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST Date of Sale: 10/10/2018 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $337,579.21 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 931 W 132ND ST COMPTON, CA 90222 A.P.N.: 6146011-019 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. 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 holder's rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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) 4777869 or visit this Internet Web site www.

STOXPOSTING.com, using the file number assigned to this case 18-20320. 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: 9/11/2018 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1500 South Douglass Road, Suite 150 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (844) 4777869 or www.STOXPOSTING.com for NONSALE information: 888-313-1969 Hung Pham, Trustee Sale Specialist SchId:72818 AdId:24284 CustId:670 ------------

appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3846 W. Century Blvd Inglewood, CA 90303 October 10, 2018 at 1pm. Unit Number, Account, Description of goods: 449, DOROTHY M MARTIN, Household items; 355, April Lightsy, boxes and small house supplies; 78, David Braxton, bedroom set, small couch, head board mattress table; 162A, Khrystle Evans, Dresser, bed set, boxes; 518, Marinda McGee, SOFA, BOXES, STOVE, BEDS, TOYS, CLOTHES, SHOES; 73, Alexis Cook, Stove, fridge, microwave, 42 in tv, sofa, loveseat, clothes, shoes, dishware; 506, Sharis Rhodes, Queen mattress, bed frame and headboard, computer, mirror, 2 chairs, clothes, shoes; 538, Rosa Vasquez, boxes; 179, Jarel Carrillo, Clothes. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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.

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

SchId:72834 AdId:24289 CustId:65 -----------CITY OF COMPTON 205 South Willowbrook Avenue Compton, CA 90220 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Swimming Pool Maintenance for the Gonzales Park Aquatic Center Proposals due by October 4, 2018, no later than 10:00A.M. The City of Compton Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking proposals for pool maintenance services for the Gonzales Park Aquatic Center located at 1101 West Cressey Street, Compton, CA 90221. The services requested include regularly scheduled and as needed cleaning and maintenance services from November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019.

Proposals will be received in the office of the City Clerk, City of Compton at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, until 10:00 a.m. on October 4, 2018. Postmarks will not be accepted. Facsimile submissions will not be accepted. All proposals must be clearly marked “Proposal to provide City of Compton Swimming Pool Maintenance for the Gonzales Park Aquatic Center– Do not open with regular mail” and shall be delivered during the business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except holidays and furlough days, to the City Clerk’s Office. The contractor assumes the risk for the method of delivery chosen. The City of Compton assumes no responsibility for delays caused by any delivery service. Late proposals will not be accepted and will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.

Proposals will be evaluated by the City of Compton based on the response to the information requested. All listed items must be addressed for the proposal to be considered responsive. Detailed information can be obtained from the Department of Parks & Recreation office and the City's Website. All proposals should be mailed to the following: Alita Godwin, MMC City of Compton City Clerk’s Office 205 S. Willowbrook Ave. Compton, CA 90220 Phone: 310-605-5530 Website: www.comptonCity.org SchId:72836 AdId:24290 CustId:314 -----------NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 12830 Roselle Ave, Hawthorne CA, 90250, October 10th at 2:00 PM. C2097, Rodney Wendi, Household items; C1021, Brooke Fields, Personal items; C2098, Doreen Roome, Personal items; B2022, Vicente Preciado, Small misc items; B3058, Khadijah BankstonDaniels, Clothing and personal items; C3008, Brittany Neal, Household items, furniture and misc.; C2012, John Ysaguirre, Tools, and work items; C3038, Phillip Morris, Fridge, futon, clothing and misc.; B1019, Joyce Moten, Furniture, desk, household and personal items; C1060, Mitzie Holems, Decorations, toys and household items; A1004, Anthony Graham, Misc household items, mattress and toys; B3055, Shatara Barber, Misc items; C3023, Mary Flowers, Washer, dryers, furniture and misc.; C3068, James Brown, Household items; C3022, Seberiana Pech, Household items; C3048, Brittany Kelley, Kitchenware; B3013, Raquel Greer, Personal items; C1030, Howard Edwards, Boxes and misc personal items; A3005, Stacy Lyons, Bed, furniture, games and misc.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN953172 10-10-18 Sep 19,26, 2018 SchId:72850 AdId:24295 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HUGH CURTIS BAKER CASE NO. 18STPB06842 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HUGH CURTIS BAKER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CASSANDRA BAKER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CASSANDRA BAKER be

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/05/2018 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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 DE154) 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

SBN 113366 350 S FIGUEROA ST STE 602 LOS ANGELES CA 90071 CN953443 CRITES Sep 19,26, Oct 3, 2018 SchId:72870 AdId:24301 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 18-36851-MK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: VAHAN SERVICE, INC 2565 S. DOMINGUEZ HILLS DR., COMPTON, CA 90220 Doing Business as: PATRIOT LINEN SERVICES All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/ are: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: PACIFIC LAUNDRY SERVICE LLC. 1785 EAST SAHARA AVE., STE 490-325 LAS VEGAS, NV 89104 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURES, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENTS, TOOLS, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD INTEREST, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, ALL TRANSFERABLE PERMITS, LICENSES AND INVENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE and are located at: 2565 S. DOMINGUEZ HILLS DR., COMPTON, CA 90220 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: TEAM ESCROW INC, 17310 RED HILL AVE, STE 140, IRVINE, CA 92614 and the anticipated sale date is OCTOBER 5, 2018 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

2601 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. #B

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

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: TEAM ESCROW INC, 17310 RED HILL AVE, STE 140, IRVINE, CA 92614 and the last day for filing claims shall be OCTOBER 4, 2018, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

LOS ANGELES CA 90008

Dated: SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

9/19, 9/26, 10/3/18

BUYER: PACIFIC LAUNDRY SERVICE LLC.

LISA F. COLLINSWILLIAMS, ESQ. SBN 176655 LAW OFFICES OF LISA F. COLLINSWILLIAMS

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DEREK ALLEN CRITES aka DEREK A. CRITES, DEREK CRITES

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF AVEOLELA SOPHARNIA TII

Case No. 18STPB08542 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DEREK ALLEN CRITES aka DEREK A. CRITES, DEREK CRITES A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Oct. 12, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 2D 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 DE154) 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:

Case No. 18STPB08506 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of AVEOLELA SOPHARNIA TII. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LOTU TII in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LOTU TII be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 10/22/2018 at 8:30 AM in Department 11 located at 111 North Hill Street. 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 DE154) 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.

Justin D. Graham, Esq. SBN 219791) Culver Law Group

MARY C WICKHAM ESQ

12777 W. Jefferson Blvd. Bldg. D, 3rd Floor

COUNTY COUNSEL

Los Angeles CA 90066

LANE R BROWN ESQ

Phone: 310-751-2469 Fax: 310-7512469

PRIN DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL

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ENTERTAINMENT Emmys: An Epic Proposal, but Winners Lacking in Diversity

‘Ain’t Too Proud’ and the Weight of Lead Singers!

By Larry S. Buford Last night I went to see the play “Ain’t Too Proud” at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. It was a very entertaining performance; the cast and orchestration were superb. I applaud award-winning playwright and native Detroiter Dominique Morriseau.

Being a native Detroiter myself, I was glad to see such an eclectic ethnic audience really enjoying and appreciating the Black music that we grew up on. However, the story was too predictable as in, it was still told through the lens of lone surviving group member Otis Williams. Somehow the history of the “tantalizing five” is being locked in to the perspective based on Mr. Williams’ book, and the popular TV miniseries that was based upon it.

In an interview printed in the program, Morriseau said, “Being able to tell this story from a generation removed allows me to see it from my parents’ lens, the Generation X lens, and through the Millennial lens.” Unfortunately, those lenses are fogged and blurred, and someone needs

to get the story right. As former band leader Cornelius Grant once said in another setting, “I wish they would focus more on the talent than the personalities.”

Williams is to be commended for keeping alive The Temptations’ legacy, but where he chose to camp on the weight of his role

Paul also did a show-stopper “Don’t Look Back” on the Bside of “My Baby.” David Ruffin joined the group in time to be on the recording of “The Way You Do The Things You Do.” He had already had local success as a solo artist with songs like “Action Speaks Louder Than Words,” and “Bus Driver.” He was also a member of The Voicemasters who recorded a song titled “Free” led by Ty Hunter who became a member of The Originals. “Free” was conceptualized after Sam Cooke’s “Chain Gang.”

Smokey Robinson (more later about the disservice to him) who became the Tempts’ primary producer, had the foresight to write songs fashioned for Ruffin’s husky, world-weary voice similar to Sam Cooke’s style. It was timely – Sam Cooke died December 1964; “My Girl” with Ruffin up front began climbing the charts the next month January 1965. The baton was passed.

The weight was on Ruffin to fill the void and he delivered with songs like “It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby, and “My Baby” (where he really sounded a lot like Cooke). That was under Smokey as writer/producer.

I think the play “Ain’t Too Proud” is superb.

By Jocelyn Noveck

“The Proposal.” It was a 2009 movie starring Sandra Bullock, but now will forever be the informal title of the 2018 Emmys telecast, thanks to a memorable romantic gesture from Emmy-winning director Glenn Weiss — who summoned the courage to propose to his girlfriend on live TV. She said yes — thank the Lord. The stars in the audience responded with gasps (we saw you, Leslie Jones) and even tears (we saw you too, Queen Elizabeth — er, Claire Foy.) That feel-good moment — along with crowd-pleasing speeches by Henry Winkler and Betty White — lightened the mood of an evening that otherwise had a lackluster feel, and disappointed many with the lack of ethnic diversity among its winners.

Some moments we’ll be talking about:

been given, that “if you stay at the table long enough, the chips come to you.”

“Tonight I got to clear the table,” he said, and then jokingly told his (adult) children: “You can go to bed now. Daddy won!”

as group founder and decisionmaker, he failed to show the weight placed upon the prominent lead singers – he himself not being a lead singer.

Paul Williams’ and Eddie Kendricks’ lead vocals carried the group in the early days on songs like “Check Yourself,” “I Want A Love I Can See,” and “Farewell My Love.” After the Tempts broke out with “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” Eddie became the focus of every writer/producer at Motown that yielded songs like “(Girl) Why You Wanna Make Me Blue,” and “The Girls Alright With Me.” The B-side of “The Way You Do The Things You Do” was a churchy call and response “Just Let Me Know” with Paul on lead.

BETTY WHITE STEALS THE SHOW If that was a feel-good moment, what do you call the sublime appearance of 96-year-old White, honored for 80 years in television?

The star of “Golden Girls” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” got such a huge ovation from the crowd that she quipped: “I’m just gonna quit while I’m ahead.”

“It’s incredible,” White said, “that you can stay in a career this long and still have people put up with you. I wish they did that at home.”

And she showed she wasn’t above — or beyond — a racy joke: “I want to thank Lorne Michaels for everything he’s done with me. I mean, for me,” she said of the “Saturday Night Live” creator and producer of the evening’s telecast.

POLITICS TAKES A BREAK There was surprisingly little politics in the ISSUE: NOT SOLVED Emmys telecast; the name “Trump” was barely Nope, they sure didn’t solve it. if ever mentioned. But “Full Frontal” host SaThe Emmys began with a happy announce- mantha Bee got a few digs in. ment — this was the most ethnically diverse Presenting the award for best drama actor group of Emmy nominees yet with Taraji P. Henson, Bee — and a cheeky musical nod was asked what drama she “The one thing to the diversity issue in Hollywas watching. She was off and wood, a song aptly called “We Hollywood needs running.

Solved It!” Kenan Thompson, “I’ve been watching this right now is Kate McKinnon, Sterling K. shocking dystopian drama Brown, Tituss Burgess and people losing their called ‘the news,’” Bee said.

Ricky Martin, among others, “I’m on approximately sang — tongue firmly in cheek inhibitions at a season 9,000. Gets darker and — about how far things had but I can’t stop watchwork function.” darker, progressed, joined by a coming. You know, they really pany of “One of Each” dancers. need to recast the lead.”

Michael Che But they couldn’t have She suggested others known how the evening itself might want to try, er, lighter would progress — award after fare. award would go to a white winner. Presenter “Just watch ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ inJames Corden finally said what everyone was stead,” she said. “It’s a lot more fun.” thinking. “Let’s get it trending: #EmmysSoWThe #MeToo movement, on the other hand, hite,” he quipped, a double reference to both was addressed right away by hosts Michael Che Betty White, who preceded him, and the pre- and Colin Jost. vailing color of the evening.

“It’s an honor being here, sharing this night The string was finally broken about halfway with the many, many talented and creative through when Regina King was awarded best people in Hollywood who haven’t been caught actress in a limited series or movie for “Seven yet,” Che said, to laughs.

Seconds.”

Jost noted that drinks were being served to Sometimes it just takes a little patience to the audience. achieve your Emmy dreams — like, four de“The one thing Hollywood needs right now cades and six nominations worth of patience. is people losing their inhibitions at a work But who’s counting? Not Henry Winkler, function,” he quipped. who bounded to the stage with delight to claim Missing from the audience was former his first Emmy, more than 40 years after he power player Leslie Moonves, the CBS Corp. was first nominated for his role as The Fonz in chief who was ousted last weekend over sexual “Happy Days.” misconduct allegations. Che said one of the The crowd rose to cheer the 72-year-old scariest things a Hollywood executive could Winkler as he accepted his trophy for best sup- hear right now is the message, “Sir, Ronan Farporting actor in a comedy series for HBO’s row is on line one,” a reference to The New dark comedy “Barry,” joking that he was giv- Yorker writer who has specialized in #MeToo ing a speech he wrote 43 years ago. stories, including the ones that led to Moonves’ He quoted some Hollywood advice he’d downfall.

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