The Bulletin

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018

AN AMERICAN PRINT MEDIA PUBLICATION

Compton’s Annual Walk for a Cure® Enlightens Women About the Need for Early Detection

Janna and Satra Zurita prepare to begin 7th Annual Walk for a Cure.

“We’re going to walk rain or shine, and we got a record number, we had 1300 people Braving the Friday night rains preregister,” promised co-host and CUSD Vice-President Satra Zurita, herself a breast that extended into Saturday cancer survivor. “This is morning, an the biggest event in the “We give them wigs, we City.” estimated 2,000 Joined by her cowomen, men and give them makeovers, hosts, Compton Councilchildren packed the we give them quilts … woman Janna Zurita, sister of Satra, and CUSD Presitrack at Centennial It’s free of cost.” dent Micah Ali, the walk is High School for designed as an educational Stephanie Reed, Women of Essence the 7th Annual experience to draw attention to the need for Compton early detection and intervention.

“Walk for a Cure.”

Photos and Story by Melina Cervantes

Pretty in Pink. An estimated 2,000 neighbors Walk for a Cure.

CSUDH Receives $4.5 Million from the U.S. Department of Education Grant to Provide ‘Gear Up’ Resources at Compton High School

CARSON—California State Uni- take these awards for granted because versity, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) we know the impact a college educahas received a $4.5 million GEAR UP tion can have on gifted and at-promise program grant from the U.S. Depart- students, most notably first-generation ment of Education (DOE) to increase students in Compton,” said William the number of low-income students in Franklin, vice president for Student the Compton Unified School District Affairs at CSUDH. “This GEAR UP (CUSD) who are grant will alprepared to enter low us to be“We know the impact a gin working and succeed in college. students college education can have with The sevenin middle n Walk, see page 7 year GEAR UP school and on gifted and at-promise grant will enable we will folstudents, most notably low the coCSUDH faculty and staff to work to their first-generation students in hort with CUSD and first year other entities in college.

Compton.” to create acaThat’s a game demic developchanger!”

William Franklin CSUDH ment programs G E A R and activities UP is a disfor a cohort of advanced underserved cretionary DOE grant program that students starting in the 7th grade and supports states and partnerships by through their graduation from Domin- providing funding for programs and guez High School. The grant will also services that better prepare students provide college scholarships for low- from high-poverty middle and high income students. schools to succeed in postsecondary “Every single time we compete for education. Along with Dominguez federal funding we know how steep High School, the CUSD schools parthe competition will be for a limited ticipating in the CSUDH’s GEAR UP pool of money. The team and I never projects are Roosevelt Middle School and Whaley Middle School.

As part of the DOE’s program, the partners in the GEAR UP program have committed $4.8 million of inkind funding to provide staff, supplies, materials, facilities, and mentoring and counseling in the CUSD. The cost LOS ANGELES (CNS)—A Spanish-language Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral of sharing will be provided by CSUDH, Our Lady of the Angels in honor of former Pope Paul VI, Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar CUSD, Compton College, The Parent Romero, four other religious leaders and an orphan boy who were elevated to sainthood Engagement Academy, CoolSpeak, Sunday by Pope Francis. and Study Smart Tutors.

More than 3,000 people attended the 12:15 p.m. Mass, celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop CSUDH’s has selected three prioriAlexander Salazar just hours after the canonization ceremony in Rome. ties from the DOE’s approved GEAR Pope Paul VI, who died Aug. 6, 1978, is remembered for `guiding the Catholic Church UP categories to improve student through one of its most turbulent eras, the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council from achievement and college preparedness 1962 to 1965, which led to the modernization of many church traditions. in Compton. Two of the priorities foRomero, who denounced the repression and poverty in his native El Salvador, was ascus on science, technology, engineersassinated March 24, 1980 as he celebrated the Eucharist in a hospital chapel in San Salvaing and mathematics (STEM) learning dor. In the years since his death, Romero has been revered as an icon in Latin America and opportunities, and include providing elsewhere. rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) “We thank God for these canonizations,” said Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, courses in science, math and computer who attended the ceremony in Rome along with a delegation of more than 120 Catholics science, as well as dual enrollment tutoring for 9th and 10th graders.

“Monsenor Romero was a heroic bishop Other STEM-related GEAR UP and martyr for the faith.” courses and activities will include a six-week Summer STEM Enrichment Archbishop Jose H. Gomez Academy at Dominguez High School for students in grades 7 through 12. from the Los Angeles area. “Our new saint, Pope VI, was a prophet for our times. As the The academy will teach students crePope of Vatican II, he called the Church to proclaim holiness and salvation to the modern ative problem-solving with reinforced world and to rediscover the beauty and ethics of human love.” mathematics skills taught by profesGomez praised Romero for making the ultimate sacrifice for his beliefs. sors and experts. Students will also re“Monsenor Romero was a heroic bishop and martyr for the faith,” Gomez said. “ But he ceive computer science coursework, as is not a saint because of the way he died. He is a saint because of the way he lived. He gave well as exposure to the fundamentals of everything for Jesus. He gave everything for the love of God and the love of his brothers and programming and creating software, sisters.” websites, games, and applications.

A chapel in Romero’s honor, featuring relics and photographs from his pastoral life in El The GEAR UP partnership’s third Salvador, will be on display at the downtown cathedral through Oct. 26. priority focuses on fostering knowln CSUDH, see page 7

Spanish Mass Celebrates Sainthood of Pope Paul VI, Archbishop Oscar Romero

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NEWS Jim Preis Dies, Activist Fought for Rights of Mentally Ill

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Jim Preis, a Southern CaliCounty. fornia lawyer and activist who for fought for the rights Dora Leong Gallo, head of A Community of of the mentally ill and disabled for decades, has died, Friends—an organization that helps provide housing according to a news report. to homeless people with mental disabilities—said many Preis died Friday at age 66, the Los Angeles Times looked to Preis when making tough decisions. Preis reported, quoting his daughter, Annie Preis. No cause served as a board member with the organization and adwas given, but Preis vocated for adding seats had been diagnosed on the board for tenants with bladder cancer, with mental illness.

“We looked to Jim for things like the newspaper said.

“We looked to Jim that—reminding us of the value of As head of the Los for things like that—reAngeles-based nonminding us of the value people, the dignity of people.” profit Mental Health of people, the dignity of Advocacy Services people,” Gallo said.

Dora Leong Gallo, A Community of Friends for 40 years, Preis Living his entire life defended the rights in California allowed of the mentally ill in Preis to maintain one court. He co-wrote the textbook “The Essentials of Caliodd habit: He almost exclusively wore flip-flops. fornia Mental Health Law” and lectured on the topic.

Annie Preis told the Times her father got the idea Preis was driven by his belief that everyone “should when students from Hawaii visited his Los Angeles elbe fighting for people who need advocates,” his daughementary school and said they wore sandals everywhere. ter told the Times.

Her father decided to wear flip-flops whenever he could.

Preis began paying attention to the mentally ill in the He put on shoes to go to court, though not always. late 1970s when it was unpopular to do so, according to “He was sworn into federal court once when he was the Times. still in flip-flops. He was very proud of that,” said his He and colleague Sherrill Martin developed a system son, John Preis. that made it easier for the mentally ill to receive disabilPreis is survived by his two children and his wife, ity benefits. It was eventually adopted by Los Angeles Debbie Vodhanel.

How to Check What Facebook Hackers Accessed in Your Account

By Mae Anderson

NEW YORK (AP)— Could hackers have been able to see the last person you cyberstalked, or that party photo you were tagged in?

According to Facebook, the unfortunate answer is “yes.”

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n Friday, the social network said fewer users were affected in a security breach it disclosed two weeks ago than originally estimated—nearly 30 million, down from 50 million.

In additional good news, the company said hackers weren’t able to access more sensitive information like your password or financial information.

And third-party apps weren’t

affected.

Still, for users already uneasy about the privacy and security of their Facebook accounts after a year of tumult, the details that hackers did gain access to—gender, relationship status, hometown and other info—might be even more unsettling.

Facebook has been quick to let users check exactly what was accessed. But beyond learning what information the attackers accessed, there’s relatively little that users can do—beyond, that is, watching out for suspicious emails or texts. Facebook says the problem has been fixed.

The company set up a website that its 2 billion global users can use to check if their accounts have been accessed, and if so, exactly what information was stolen. It will also provide guidance on how to spot and deal with suspicious emails or texts. Facebook will also send messages directly to those people affected by the hack.

On that page, following some preliminary information about the investigation, the question “Is my Facebook ac-

count impacted by this security issue?” appears midway down.

It will also provide information specific to your account if you’re logged into Facebook.

Facebook said the hackers accessed names, email addresses or phone numbers from these accounts. For 14 million

from them.

The company isn’t giving a breakdown of where these users are, but says the breach was “fairly broad.” It plans to send messages to people whose accounts were hacked.

Facebook said the FBI is investigating, but asked the

Democratic Sen. Harris to Make Campaign Trip to Iowa

By Ken Thomas WASHINGTON (AP)— Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris of California has scheduled her first campaign trip to Iowa before Election Day, stoking speculation about a potential 2020 presidential campaign.

The first-term senator plans stops on Oct. 22-23 in what will be her first visit to nation’s leadoff presidential caucus state

abled.

Patrick Moorhead, founder of Moor Insights & Strategy, said the breach appeared similar to identity theft breaches that have occurred at companies including Yahoo and Target in 2013.

“Those personal details could be very easily be used for identity theft to sign up for credit cards, get a loan, get your banking password, etc.,” he said. “Facebook should provide all those customers free credit monitoring to make sure the damage is minimized.”

Thomas Rid, a professor at the Johns Hopkins University, also said the evidence, particularly the size of the breach, seems to point to a criminal motive rather than a sophisticated state operation, which usually targets fewer people.

“This doesn’t sound very targeted at all,” he said. “Usually when you’re looking at a sophisticated government operation, then a couple of thousand people hacked is a lot, but they usually know who they’re going after.”

Beyond learning what information the attackers accessed, there’s relatively little that users can do. of them, hackers got even more data—basically anything viewable on your account that any of your friends could see, and more. It’s a pretty extensive list: user name, gender, locale or language, relationship status, religion, hometown, self-reported current city, birthdate, device types used to access Facebook, education, work, the last 10 places you checked into or were tagged in, your website, people or Pages you follow and your 15 most recent searches.

An additional 1 million accounts were affected, but hackers didn’t get any information

company not to discuss who may be behind the attack. The company said it hasn’t ruled out the possibility of smallerscale attacks that used the same vulnerability.

The company said it has fixed the bugs and logged out affected users to reset those digital keys.

Facebook Vice President Guy Rosen said in a Friday call with reporters that the company hasn’t ruled out the possibility that other parties might have launched other, smaller scale efforts to exploit the same vulnerability before it was dis-

since she was elected in 2016.

She was last in Iowa when, as San Francisco’s district attorney, she campaigned for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential bid.

Harris is among a large group of Democrats, including several senators, who are contemplating a challenge to President Donald Trump. She has won increased attention in recent weeks for her visible role on the Senate Judiciary Committee in opposition to Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Harris, a former California attorney general, has campaigned actively for other Democrats running in the 2018 elections, raising and donating more than $6.5 million for candidates and committees this cycle, spokeswoman Lily Adams said.

Harris will hold campaign events in South Carolina on Oct. 19 and Wisconsin on Oct. 21. She has recently campaigned for Democrats in Ohio and Arizona.

The senator will stop in Des Moines on Oct. 22 and end her trip in the Cedar Rapids area on Oct. 23 with stops also in between, Adams said.

During her trip, Harris is expected to speak at an event organized by the Polk County Democrats in Des Moines.

She offered her first Iowa endorsement during the summer, announcing her support for Deidre DeJear, running for secretary of state. She is Iowa’s first Black nominee for statewide office from a major political party.

Iowa has long been a prime destination for any potential presidential candidate.

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., recently headlined a party dinner in Des Moines and former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe recently campaigned for Fred Hubbell, the party’s candidate for governor.

Former Housing Secretary Julian Castro and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee were making appearances in the state during the weekend. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who challenged Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination in 2016, has scheduled stops in Iowa later this month.

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NEWS During the final three weeks of the 2018 political campaign, The Bulletin will dedicate P3 to analyses. This week updates the Senate and Gubernatorial races.

Feinstein to Face Off Today with Opponent for 1st Time Since 2000

FACT CHECK: Both Gov. Hopefuls Stumble on Bail

By Don Thompson

State Sen. Kevin de Leon

By Kathleen Ronayne

SACRAMENTO (AP)—U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California will appear onstage with a challenger for the first time since 2000 when she squares off against state Sen. Kevin de Leon next week.

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he two Democrats plan to appear today in San Francisco for an hourlong “conversation” hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California. That’s more than a week into California’s early voting process.

They’re fighting over whether it can fairly be called a debate.

Feinstein’s campaign calls it one, but de Leon’s team said it’s not truly a debate because the candidates will be engaging with the

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein moderator more than each other and it will not be broadcast in prime time. He’s criticized Feinstein for her years long record of not appearing in debates.

“Hardworking Californians, people who work two, three jobs can’t take off in the middle of the day to turn on a livestream and watch this conversation,” de Leon spokesman Jonathan Underland said. Still, it’s significant for the two to appear on stage together at all.

Feinstein, seeking her fifth full term, avoided appearing with her littleknown Republican rivals in 2006 and 2012 and handily won both races.

She faces a fellow Democrat Nov. 6 because of California’s primary system that sends the two candidates who receive the most primary votes on to the general election.

De Leon is little-known statewide but has a more robust political background than Feinstein’s past two

rivals. He led the state Senate from Feinstein is the top Democrat on 2014 to early 2018 and sponsored legthe Senate Judiciary Committee. Her islation to limit cooperation between campaign touts her seniority and exlocal law enforcement and federal imperience in Washington, D.C., as asmigration authorities as well as bills sets to California. to expand California’s use of clean PPIC president Mark Baldassare energy. will moderate the hourlong converHe’s crafted himself as a more libsation. Each candidate will be asked eral alternaan opening tive to Feinquestion they De Leon is little-known stein. will get in statewide but has a But she advance, but leads comneither will more robust political fortably in have access polling, is to the other background than well-known questions to California Feinstein’s past two rivals. ahead of time, voters and has said PPIC more cash, alspokeswomthough she hasn’t run any television an Abby Cook. advertisements since the primary.

Baldassare will ask the candiShe’s been in the national spotdates questions and the goal is to light in recent weeks for her role in limit direct engagement between the confirmation battle over Supreme the two, although there may be opCourt Justice Brett Kavanaugh. portunity for rebuttals, Cook said.

Governor Candidates Spar on Vision for State

John Cox

By Jonathan J. Cooper and Kathleen Ronayne

SAN FRANCISCO (AP)— Republican John Cox entered the only scheduled debate in the campaign for California governor on Monday as an underdog in need of a race-altering breakthrough.

He didn’t get it.

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nstead, at a time when politics in Washington and across the nation are marked by bitter partisan fights, the hourlong radio debate between Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom remained civil, with the candidates sparring on policy and mostly avoiding personal attacks.

Cox, a businessman from the San Diego area, batted away questions about his past statements opposing gay marriage and declined to take a position on the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Gavin Newsom He stuck closely to the central theme of his campaign, laying the high cost of living in California at the feet of Newsom and the Democratic policies he supports.

The debate —staged on the same day that early voting began in the state—appeared to do little to change the trajectory of the race that heavily favors Newsom.

With the debate broadcast only on the radio during working hours, Cox needed a moment that would get repeated play in the media, said Jack Pitney, a political science professor at Claremont McKenna Col-

lege in Southern California.

“His chance for a breakout would’ve been some kind of rhetorical master stroke that put Newsom on the defensive and cast (Cox) as a champion of ordinary Californians,” Pitney said. He did not listen to the debate but said media coverage suggested Cox’s performance was “underwhelming.”

Cox said the campaign is about change versus the status quo.

“I represent change,” Cox said in arguing that the policies of Democrats have made California unafn CANDIDATES, see page 8

SACRAMENTO (AP)—Both candidates for California governor on Monday addressed the state’s recently approved law that will make it the first to eliminate bail for suspects awaiting trial and replace it with a risk-assessment system.

Starting in October 2019, most suspects charged with nonviolent felonies will be quickly released, while those charged with serious, violent felonies will stay in jail before trial. Judges will have wide discretion to decide what to do with other suspects based on an assessment of their likelihood of returning to court and the danger they pose to the public. Supporting lawmakers said it would end a system that discriminates against low-income people and racial minorities, while opponents predicted the law will make communities less safe. The measure passed mostly along party lines, with Democrats in favor and Republicans opposed.

The law is the latest development in a nationwide debate over bail that has seen every state make some change in its pre-trial release law since 2012, according to National Conference of State Legislatures criminal justice policy specialist Amber Widgery. But California is the only one to formally eliminate cash bail, she said.

Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom favors the change while Republican businessman John Cox opposes it.

A look at statements made by both candidates during their debate: ___ NEWSOM: “Only (Rodrigo) Duterte’s Philippines and Trump’s United States of America have money bail.”

THE FACTS: Newsom likes to criticize Trump at every turn, but in this case he’s off the mark.

Proponents including the American Civil Liberties Union and the bill’s authors agree that the Philippines is likely the only other nation with cash bail bond system, though some other nations also require various sureties, supervision or set other conditions for release.

But the cash bail system has been the practice in the United States since colonial days, long predating the presidency of Donald Trump.

There even is a mention in the U.S. Constitution, alongside the betterknown prohibition on cruel and unusual punishments. The Eighth Amendment allows for bail but says it can’t be excessive. ___ COX: “What you’re doing is replacing a private business with a lot more state workers.”

THE FACTS: While Cox is right that the new law will do away with an entire private industry, most new workers will be in the county courts, not state government. The jobs would be performed by employees of the court or a local public agency, according to proponents, independent legislative analysts and California Bail Agents Association president Gloria Mitchell. There is no estimate for how many new workers would be needed.

Currently, there are about 3,200 bail agents and organizations licensed by the California Department of Insurance. Some additional state Judicial Council employees may be needed to set rules for using risk assessments, train judges and collect and report data, according to legislative analysts and other experts who could not provide estimates because the system is still being developed.

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OPED “The Trial of the Century” from a Black Journalist’s View A look inside the courtroom that doomed Jason Van Dyke.

By Erick Johnson

The “Trial of the Century” in Chicago is over. No more morning rush hour drives to the courthouse and going through metal detectors. No more early morning reports on Chicago’s iconic WVON radio station, called in from a musty parking garage across from a building where so many Black males have gone through and which too few bad cops have stepped foot in.

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ut for all the sacrifices and headaches of covering the murder trial of Chicago Officer Jason Van Dyke, it was worth it. Finally seeing a police officer led out of the courtroom left me speechless. Dressed in a black suit, he looked as if he was going to his own funeral. Only I, and a handful of Black ity. To Black Chicago, it’s a just punishment for an ofclergy and activists in the courtroom, were not mourn- ficer who haunted Chicago the last several years as we ing. Silently, we were rejoicing. watched the video of him ripping into McDonald with It was a day many Blacks in Chicago never thought a Smith and Wesson 45 firearm. His name is Jason and they would see. A white police officer found guilty of unlike the Halloween film series, the killer with the killing Laquan McDonald, a Black teenager, and locked badge won’t be back for a sequel. up immediately after his historic conviction. For Black While the verdict was the end for Van Dyke, it was Chicago, it was the trial of the century, a moment they certainly the beginning of a new day for disenfranchised had been waiting for a long time.

Blacks and minorities in Chicago. In addition to City For this Black journalist, it was history unfolding be- Hall and the police department, the justice system in fore my very eyes. It was a story that changed Chicago Cook County is finally showing some life too. forever and the climatic ending was about to take place Which is why the guilty verdict of Van Dyke is so in courtroom 500. significant for Chicago and perhaps America.

I had a seat in the front row that was reserved for the In the most segregated city in America, all three media. Just yards away from Laquan McDonald’s killer, Chicago institutions are on the cusp of experiencing unI often sat on the edge of my seat. precedented change like never before. For decades For most of the trial, I sat next to Jamie Kalven. He’s City Hall, the police department the prominent investigative journalist from and the Cook County justice the journalism production system were viewed as broken company the Invisinstitutions that together, alible Institute, which lowed police brutality and first broke the story misconduct to run rampant that included the ofin the city’s Black and lowficial autopsy report income neighborhoods. that McDonald had Things slowly began to 16 bullet wounds in change in Chicago when his body.

McDonald’s shocking When the jury foredeath made headlines man on Friday, October around the world. Po5 read the verdict that lice Superintendent Mcconvicted her husband Carthy was fired, Cook of second-degree murder County State’s Attorney for shooting Black teenAnita Alvarez was oustager Laquan McDonald ed in the 2016 Demo16 times on October 20, cratic Primary and the mayor himself 2014, I immediately looked decided not to seek another term in office at the start of at Tiffany. Her face turned to gloom. She the Van Dyke trial. said nothing. In fact, the entire courtroom was eerily siBefore his decision, the mayor tried to win back trust lent. William Calloway, the activist who helped force the in the Black community by appointing Blacks in high release of the video, kept nodding as the jury foreman positions and building new schools and bridges in the read “guilty” for each of the 16 counts of aggravated bat- Black community. tery with a firearm.

The Chicago Police Department, Chicago Transit So many years of pain had come to an end, but a new Authority, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Housing era had dawned in Chicago.

Authority and the Chicago Department of Water ManI couldn’t believe it was happening, but it was. A agement are headed by Blacks. Last month, the mayor justice system that for decades was viewed as broken by appointed Richard Ford II to become the city’s second thousands of Blacks and minorities had finally worked Black Fire Commissioner in the department that for 160 and convicted a Chicago police officer of killing a Black years had been led by Irish and white leaders. Five of teenager. My assignment was over, these leaders were appointed but an exciting moment for Black after the scandal broke. OfA justice system that for ten viewed as puppets of the Chicago was just beginning.

It all happened because of Laquan they are now free lead decades was viewed as mayor, McDonald, a Black teenager who in for the people now that the life was a ward of the state. In death, broken by thousands of mayor is leaving office. And McDonald became a modern-day with the city’s mayoral elecBlacks and minorities Emmett Till (another Chicago teentions just over four months ager who was brutally killed in 1955 Chicago may get its had finally worked and away, during a visit to Mississippi). Till’s first Black female mayor. death helped spark the Civil Rights convicted a Chicago police William Calloway, the Movement, but McDonald’s sparked activist who got us to this officer of killing a Black point, is now talking about an effort among Black activists to clean up Chicago and changed the sweeping out the city’s Black teenager. city forever. aldermen. According to an It’s happening, and Chicago is explosive exposé in the Crufinally on the brink of change that sader last week, many of the many have dreamed about since its first Black mayor, aldermen took thousands of dollars from the mayor less Harold Washington, was elected in 1983. than a month before they approved a $5 million settleFor the last four years, two rusty institutions, Chica- ment on April 15, 2015 for the family of McDonald. go’s City Hall and the Chicago Police Department, have In addition, the city has agreed to sweeping reforms been forced to finally change. It comes after a video was in a new Consent Decree with the Chicago Police Dereleased showing McDonald’s brutal murder in front of partment after a scathing U.S. Justice Report in 2017. at least ten officers who did nothing to stop Van Dyke, The report said officers routinely used excessive force but instead are accused of filing false reports to try to on Blacks and minorities and were rarely disciplined cover up the crime. for misconduct. Since Emanuel took office in 2011, the Contrary to the police video, Van Dyke also lied after city has paid at least $280 million to settle police misthe shooting, and lied on the witness stand. Throughout conduct cases, many of which involve Black residents. the trial, he stood silent next to one of his defense attor- In an investigation of 450 cases of police misconduct, the neys, Randy Rueckart, but during closing arguments he Chicago in 2016 Tribune found that city often fights to had a smirk on his face throughout the proceedings. He keep files secret during and after settlement talks with looked creepy at times. At one point, he came behind me victims of alleged police brutality. The $5 million settleto speak to his wife. I got the chills. ment with McDonald’s family was no different until the But a jury saw through Van Dyke’s smoke and mir- video broke the scandal wide open. rors and convicted Van Dyke anyway of second-degree In two years under Cook County’s first Black State’s murder, but with 16 counts of aggravated battery with a Attorney Kim Foxx, 42 people have been exonerated firearm. The convictions could put the murderer behind years after they were convicted with the help of crooked bars for the rest of his life if Judge Vincent Gaughan cops Sergeant Ronald Watts and the notorious Jon brings down the hammer at Van Dyke’s sentencing on Burge, who ironically died last month during the second Halloween, October 31. week of Van Dyke’s trial. Many of their victims are Black To Van Dyke and his family, it’s a scary possibil- and poor.

White Privilege and Sexism Merge at the U.S. Supreme Court genuine to begin with.

Numerous individuals who wantAs I sat in my hotel room in West ed to share their stories with the FBI Africa watching Justice Brett Kavana- were ignored. The investigation was a ugh confirmed to the U.S. Supreme sham at the implicit direction of the Court, I was reminded of what several White House.

A former boss Africans have said to me used to remark, since the election of PresiWhite male “When I come back dent Donald Trump: “So privilege in another life, I want my American friend, how does it feel to live under a allowed Justice to be a White man.

It’s just too difficult dictator? Welcome to the African way.”

Kavanaugh to being Black in America.” I always laughed On the afternoon of comfortably at his comment, deSeptember 27th, I posted spite the deep realizaon Facebook: “Dr. Chrisdisplay a tion that it is a true tine Blasey Ford is not only poised, but also credcomplete lack statement.

I also find truthful ible. Without a doubt, of judicial humor in the comeshe is being truthful. The Chris Rock’s Brett Kavanaugh nomitemperament, dienne routine as he reflects nation is dead.” Clearly, I was wrong. respect and on White complaints of reverse discrimiLater I wrote, “Sen. regard for nation: “Oh, we’re Lindsey Graham’s conlosing everything we science died last month. members worked for. We’re Referencing the passing losing…. White peoof Sen. John McCain, I of the very ple ain’t losing shit. was right. government If you all are losing, The following mornwho’s winning? It ing, I said, “The president, body that ain’t us. Shit, there prior to shaming him into not running for re-elecwould decide ain’t a White man in this room who would tion, often referred to Sen. his fate. trade places with me.

Jeff Flake as flaky.” The And I’m rich.” president and I remain in White male priviagreement on that assesslege allowed Justice Kavanaugh to ment.

Senator Flake’s request to delay a comfortably display a complete lack committee vote in order to give the of judicial temperament, respect and FBI one additional week to explore regard for members of the very govother allegations of sexual miscon- ernment body that would decide his duct, was nothing but a fleeting dis- fate, without repercussion.

It allowed him to yell at senators play of political courage. If it was ever

By Austin R. Cooper

in the minority, while those in the majority sat silently. Serena Williams was held to a higher standard and suffered more consequences for her outbursts at the last US Open than was Justice Kavanaugh.

It allowed the Senate majority to cower behind prosecutor Rachel Mitchell as she posed questions on their behalf to Dr. Ford – lest they lose their cool and show themselves for who they really are on national television – then publicly sideline her and return to their comfort zone with a soothing questioning of Justice Kavanaugh.

An insensitive president, who himself has been accused of offensive behavior to women, was suddenly empowered to ridicule and attack Dr. Ford to the delight of many, some of whom in their ignorant splendor, shouted “Lock her up!”

It offered Senator Mitch McConnell and Senator Chuck Grassley the opportunity to deny Judge Merrick Garland even the basic courtesy of member meetings and a committee vote. Such privilege offered Justice Kavanaugh protection to lie under oath and deny ever drinking obsessively in college, despite the contrary observations of several former buddies who drank with him.

It grants political cover under oath, you express an intent to extract political retribution to those whom you feel have wronged you – “what goes around comes around” – once on the Court.

Remarkably, it can even transfer power to White women and permit,

for example, Sen. Susan Collins and others to argue that Dr. Ford was assaulted, just not by the person she identified with “one hundred percent” certainty as her assailant.

We all have behavior in our past which would be embarrassing if it ever came under media scrutiny.

However, we also each have an obligation and responsibility to acknowledge and own our past. Both the good and bad.

To those who doubt the truthfulness of Dr. Ford’s testimony, I ask: How would you have voted had the accuser been a loved one of yours?

Your mother, wife, daughter or sister? Would you be comfortable with the scope of the FBI investigation?

Would you laugh as the president mocked her?

There is nothing that Justice Kavanaugh could have said to convinced me to support his nomination. After all, he was nominated by a president who does not represent my interests and will be as useless to me as Justice Clarence Thomas.

As Chairman Grassley sped Justice Kavanaugh’s nomination to a vote, he declared the Senate was approaching “rock bottom” and needed to right itself. He was correct.

Voters in general, and women in particular, can begin righting this ship by voting in November. Certainly, after this newest addition to the Supreme Court, everyone should realize that elections matter.

Austin R. Cooper, Jr. is the President of Cooper Strategic Affairs, Inc.

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OPED Who Will We Welcome? Will We Welcome the Children?

By Marian Wright Edelman

When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God. (Leviticus 19:33-34)

The cruel immigration policies of the Trump administration force families into the shadows, suffocating them with harsh measures meant to punish them for daring to dream of a better life for their children in America.

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very third weekend of October many thousands of people of faith come together all across America for the National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths® celebrations launched by the Children’s Defense Fund to unite congregations across religious traditions to respond to the divine mandate to nurture, protect, and advocate for all children. This year congregations will focus on faithful sustained action to end child poverty, protect children from gun violence, and end the heartless separation of children from their families. Those who talk about our nation’s cruel treatment of immigrant families will likely lift up the mandate in all great faiths to welcome and care for the foreigner and the stranger. But as people of faith across our country call for us to treat immigrants with compassion, the Trump Administration is doing just the opposite. This week the administration published a proposed change to the federal “public charge” rule that has the potential to plunge millions of children and their immigrant families into poverty, hunger, and homelessness.

When individuals apply for lawful permanent residency or entry into the United States immigration officials consider whether that person is, or is likely to become, reliant on the government—in other words, a “public charge.” The current longstanding federal policy is to consider whether an individual will rely on the government for more than half of their income by examining whether he or she receives cash assistance or will need long-term care benefits. But the unprecedented change proposed by the Trump administration would allow immigration officials to deny green cards and visas to immigrants who use public benefits from an expanded list of programs including non-emergency Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), housing assistance, and the Medicare Part D low income subsidy. This proposal threatens millions of children and their families.

With this change, the administration threatens to shut down legal paths to citizenship for families that use these safety net programs they depend on—and are legally entitled to— to feed their children, put a roof over their heads and keep them healthy.

Even people who haven’t used these programs in the past can be denied a green card or visa if there is a suspected risk they are “likely” to use them in the future. Nearly 1 in 4 children in America has at least one immigrant parent, and nearly 90 percent of those children are citizens. By making legal use of safety net programs a “heavily weighted” factor in determining whether an individual qualifies as a public charge, millions of immigrants will be subject to this expanded definition of public charge, which is likely to cause both immigrants and their children to forego crucial benefits such as food assistance, health coverage, and safe housing for fear of the consequences.

This is profoundly unjust, immoral, un-American, and downright shameful. America is a nation of immigrants (including the First Lady and her parents). The words inscribed on the Statue of Liberty call on us to welcome those “huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” But the cruel immigration policies of the Trump administration force families into the shadows, suffocating them with harsh measures meant to punish them for daring to dream of a better life for their children in America.

Foreigners to our land deserve to be treated as our neighbors. Their children deserve to breathe free. But these cruel Trump policies meant to punish adults and deter immigration end up doing huge harm to children.

Is this who we are called to be as a nation? We must stand together and in a unified voice reject this radical change to the public charge rule and demand an end to the cruel immigration policies of this administration which continue to victimize children each and

every day.

There are three things you can do today to take a stand against this attack on immigrant families and children. First, go to https://protectingimmigrantfamilies.org and submit a comment against the proposed change to the public charge rule. The administration is required by law to review these public comments so now is the

time to make your voice heard. Second, participate in this year’s National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths celebration. There are resources available for leading discussions with children and adults alike about welcoming immigrant families. Third, look around your own community and take part in local efforts to support immigrant and refugee families who

need your help now more than ever.

Together we can resist unjust policies and deliver on our nation’s commitment to those who come here seeking a better life.

And those of us who profess Christianity as our faith should remember that baby Jesus was an immigrant in a foreign land. Let us welcome Him in our land today.

Marian Wright Edelman is President of the Children’s Defense Fund, whose Leave No Child Behind’s mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.

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

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Fails to Forgive Across the nation and multiple generations, stu- program requirements.” proximately 6.1 million accounts; dent loan debt now surpasses $1.5 trillion. The anxiIn response, the Department of Education has • Since 1983, the cost of higher education has ety shared by borrowers from all walks of life seek- now agreed to all GAO recommendations. These in- risen more than 700 percent -- five times greater ing ways to lift this unsustainable consumer debt clude: comprehensive guidance for borrowers and than inflation, and even faster than healthcare costs; affects multiple life dimensions. In some cases, these servicers alike; more information about qualifying and burdensome debts threaten the future of America’s employers; standardized payment information; and • From 1996 to 2015, teacher pay fell by $30 per middle class. enough detailed information to help identify pay- week while pay for other college graduates increased Two recent developments hold potential for ment counting errors. by $124, according to the Economic Policy Institute struggling consumers.

In a related but separate action on October 3, “No one goes into public service to strike it rich; On September 28, the independent and nonpar- the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) filed a they do it out of a deep commitment to students, patisan General Accounting Office (GAO) released federal class-action lawsuit alleging that the nation’s tients and the public good,” said Randi Weingarten, findings on the federal Public Service Loan Forgive- largest student loan servicer, Navient, misled bor- AFT President. “But we cannot attract the best and ness (PSLF) program. Eligible student loan bor- rowers, preventing some of those in public service brightest to these careers if promises of debt relief rowers who have dedicated their careers to public professions from accessing PSLF, just to boost its are deliberately broken.” For much of Black Amerservice and met other requireica, still-soaring student ments, such as 10 years of qualdebt brings yet another fiNavient has harmed and continues to harm millions of ifying payments, can have their nancial hurdle to overcome loan balances forgiven. The hard-working public servants by routinely providing false – in addition to other disfirst step towards forgiveness proportionate and historic information to these borrowers. requires that interested borstruggles to obtain the full rowers are initially screened to benefits of being a citizen certify their employment and and consumer. loans meet threshold criteria. Once certified, bor- own profits. The action was brought by nine AFT According to Jason N. Houle of Dartmouth rowers submit a loan forgiveness application for a members from four states: California, Florida, College, and Fenaba R. Addo with the University final check before forgiveness is approved.

Maryland, and New York. of Wisconsin at Madison, disproportionate Black Although PSLF legislation was enacted in 2007, In part the complaint states, “The PSLF program student debt makes for an even more fragile Black September 2017 was the first time that borrowers is life-or-death critical to America’s public servants Middle Class. became eligible for the application for forgiveness. who otherwise would never be able to overcome “We theorize that racial disparities in student And according to the GAO findings, forgiveness ap- their student debt burden...Navient has not been loan debt accumulation and repayment are a funcprovals are minute compared to those who qualify. living up to its obligation to help vulnerable bor- tion of racialized economic hardship and discrimiAs of June 2018, more than 1.2 million stu- rowers get on the best possible repayment plan and nation across the life course,” wrote the two scholdent loan borrowers requested to be certified, with qualify for PSLF. Instead, Navient has harmed and ars in a new report for the Russell Sage Foundation.

890,000 ultimately certified eligible. 28,000 applied continues to harm millions of hard-working public “Some have argued that the student loan market for loan forgiveness, thinking that they had met the servants by routinely providing false information to is not unlike the mortgage market, where Blacks 10- year payment and employment requirements. these borrowers preventing them from qualifying lack access to fair credit and are disproportionately Shockingly, of these, only 96, less than one-half of for the PSLF program.” steered toward high-interest loans that are difficult one percent received forgiveness.

By deceiving borrowers with false information, to repay.” The esteemed scholars may be right. But According to the GAO report, “Education has misrepresentations, and fraudulent conduct, the in neighborhoods across the country Black people do used various outreach methods to inform borrow- complaint also cites several other concerns: not need to theorize. We live that agony every day ers about PSLF, but the large number of denied bor• Navient is responsible for servicing over and nearly every year. Perhaps it is time to shift from rowers suggests that many are still confused by the $205.9 billion in federal student loans, owed by ap- research and data points to activist engagement.

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HEALTH Thousands of Young U.S. Children Get no Vaccines, Survey Finds Young children are especially vulnerable to complications from vaccine-preventable diseases, some of which can be fatal.

By Mike Stobbe

NEW YORK (AP)—A small but growing proportion of the youngest children in the U.S. have not been vaccinated against any disease, worrying health officials.

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n estimated 100,000 young children have not had a vaccination against any of the 14 diseases for which shots are recommended, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released Thursday.

“This is pretty concerning. It’s

something we need to understand better—and reduce,” said the CDC’s Dr. Amanda Cohn.

Most young children—70 percent— have had all their shots. The new estimate is based on finding that, in 2017, 1.3 percent of the children born in 2015 were completely unvaccinated. That’s up from the 0.9 percent seen in an earlier similar assessment of the kids born in 2011. A 2001 survey with a different methodology suggested the proportion was in the neighborhood of 0.3 percent.

Young children are especially vulnerable to complications from vaccinepreventable diseases, some of which can be fatal. The latest numbers come from a telephone survey last year of the parents of about 15,000 toddlers. The 100,000

Finding Answers for Patients with Rarest of Rare Diseases

By Lauran Neergaard

WASHINGTON (AP)—The youngster’s mysterious symptoms stumped every expert his parents consulted: No diagnosis explained why he couldn’t sit up on his own, or why he’d frequently choke, or his neurologic and intestinal abnormalities.

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hen they turned to a new national network that aims to diagnose the rarest of rare diseases—and learned Will Kilquist is the only person known in the

world, so far, to harbor one particular genetic mutation that triggered all those health problems.

“It kind of put me at peace with myself, knowing there is absolutely noth-

estimate refers to the 2017 vaccination status of kids born in 2015 and 2016.

A separate CDC study found that overall vaccination rates for older, kindergarten-age children continue to hold about steady, with close to 95 percent fully vaccinated.

The researchers didn’t ask why parents didn’t get their kids vaccinated.

A significant minority of them did not have health insurance coverage.

Health officials said that was a surprise because a government program pays for vaccines for uninsured children.

But the majority were insured.

What’s going on isn’t clear, but one factor may be some parents’ misperceptions about the safety and importance of vaccines, some experts said.

California Lung Cancer Death Rate Less Than National Average

SAN DIEGO (AP)—California has a 28 percent lower lung cancer death rate than the rest of the country thanks to statewide policies against tobacco, a study concluded.

As far back as the 1980s the state highlighted the link between smoking and cancer and introduced the nation’s first tobacco control program.

Those efforts resulted in fewer people starting smoking and more people quitting, researchers at the University of California, San Diego announced Wednesday.

Californians under 35 who do smoke puffed 30 percent fewer cigarettes and had a 24 percent higher quit rate than the rest of the nation, the re-

search found.

“It is clear that from the early days of tobacco control, young people in California became increasing less likely to become addicted smokers,” said Dr. John P. Pierce of the university’s School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center.

Lung cancer deaths in the state decreased from 108 per 100,000 people in 1985 to just 63 per 100,000 in 2013. The decline is 33 percent faster than the national average.

Pierce, the study’s lead author, and his team analyzed decades of data on smoking behavior and lung cancer.

The findings were published online this week in the journal Cancer Prevention Research.

ing I could have done to prevent this,” said Kari Kilquist of Murphysboro, Illinois, Will’s mother.

The Undiagnosed Diseases Network, set up by the National Institutes of Health, turns scientists into detectives to attack medicine’s cold cases— the patients left in diagnostic limbo because their symptoms didn’t match any known diseases. The idea: Offer them access to cutting-edge research, at no cost, in hopes that uncovering unique ailments would improve overall medical knowledge.

Last week, the network published a snapshot of its early findings that n RARE DISEASES, see page 7

‘Fresh Prince’ Star Puts Grace, Soul and ‘Motherwit’ into New Cookbook

By Stacy M. Brown

For those who only know Daphne Maxwell-Reid as “Aunt Viv” from the smash 1990s hit comedy, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” there’s so much more to behold.

Maxwell-Reid, the w i f e of acting icon T i m R e i d , started her career as a model and became the first African American to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine in 1969.

In addition to the “Fresh Prince,” which featured superstar Will Smith and the late James Avery, Maxwell-Reid appeared on the police drama “Hill Street Blues,” and the comedy hit, “WKRP in Cincinnati.”

She’s published several books on photography but her newest published work is a cookbook titled, “Grace, Soul and Motherwit: A Cookbook Spiced with Personal Memories.” “It’s about

serving love through food,” said Maxwell-Reid, who is also starring in the miniseries, “Jacqueline and Jilly,” which premieres Thursday, Dec. 6, on the Urban Movie Channel.

“Some of my favorite recipes are the ones my mother cooked when we were growing

up and then when we came to visit. Each of them has a story and what it means to me and what the person means to me,” she said.

The book contains original recipes that Maxwell-Reid previously wrote on her computer.

She said she gathered them from loved ones and her book features numerous anecdotes and photos of her life growing up, with the majority taking place in the kitchen.

“My mother was very talented in a lot of different things and cooking was her the way she showed love,” Maxwell-Reid said.

“Standing with my mother in the kitchen meant it was time that we shared conversations, what was going on in our lives and what was going on politically. It was my bonding time with my mother and I knew when it was time to serve

food, it was going to be a cel- walking by the newsstand and I would write my memoirs, I ebration of life.” saw my picture. They didn’t decided to get this off of my Born in Manhattan, Max- tell me. They didn’t say any- computer and to combine my well-Reid now resides in Vir- thing,” she said. memoirs with recipes,” Maxginia.

Maxwell-Reid has re- well-Reid said.

She attended Chicago’s mained busy since the “Fresh She explained the three key Northwestern University Prince” series ended in 1996 – words in the title of her new where she was book, “Grace,” named the school’s “Soul” and “It was my bonding time with my “Motherwit.” first African American homecoming mother and I knew when it was time “Grace is queen. A former hopefully the model with the elite to serve food, it was going to be a way I’ve lived Eileen Ford Modelmy life. With celebration of life.” ing Agency, Maxgrace and inwell-Reid landed tegrity and it’s the cover of Vogue what you say Magazine while attending col- she was also busy before land- before a meal,” Maxwell-Reid lege. ing a role on that show, appear- said.

“It was to me just another ing in movies and television “Soul is the community day of modeling when I was at shows like “Coach of the Year,” from which I sprung and it’s school and I had kind of a men- “Protocol,” and “Murder She the depth of love and culture tor named Amy Green who’d Wrote.” that I carry from my ancestors. call me and say come to New Most recently, she’s ap- Motherwit is something you’re York and I’d fly to New York,” peared on UPN’s “Eve,” and either born with or get to learn.

Maxwell-Reid said.

BET’s “Let’s Stay Together.”

It’s innate intelligence that can “She said to wear a red Along with several other be couched as common sense turtle neck and some mascara projects and commitments so [in the cookbook] I give you and lip gloss and sit near the that’s kept her busy, Maxwell- tools to have a little motherwindow and that’s what I did, Reid is busy with her cook- wit in the kitchen like how to and I don’t think the photog- book. set the table, what to have in rapher even used his full roll “After publishing four your pantry at all times as well of film. I did the shoot, flew books on photography and as give you the richness of my back to Chicago and later, I’m with people asking me when culture and family.”

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NEWS

By Alan Fram

in recent days at Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., who some Republicans have accused of WASHINGTON (AP)—President Donald Trump leaking Ford’s letter claiming and Senate Republicans are forecasting nightmarish sexual assault by Kavanaugh.

Democratic “mob rule” to amp up GOP voters for Feinstein has denied the leak.

Grass roots tea party acnext month’s critical midterm elections, flipping the tivists opposed to President script from complaints that it’s Trump and the tea Barack Obama’s health care bill party movement who’ve boosted rowdy and divisive noisily disrupted lawmakers’ town hall meetings across the tactics to dangerous levels. country in summer 2009, booing and accusing Democrats of ess than a month from voting in which GOP control of lying. One man in Lancaster, Congress is dangling precariously, Republicans are linking Pennsylvania, told a lawmakcomments and actions by Democratic politicians, raucous er that God will “judge you protesters opposing Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court and the rest of your damned nomination and even a gun- which included angry face-offs cronies on the Hill,” while a man who shot targeted GOP with lawmakers and a massive Boston woman demanded to lawmakers. The message to Re- Capitol demonstration far largknow, “Why do you continue publican voters: Democrats are er than last week’s rallies. to support a Nazi policy?” employing radical tactics that It’s not unusual for RepubThat September, tens of are only growing worse. licans and Democrats alike to thousands of tea party demon“Only one side was happy to sharpen their rhetoric as elecstrators ringed the play host to this toxic fringe be- tions approach in havior,” Senate Majority Lead- hopes of drawing loy- The confrontational style harkened back to protests Capitol to protest the health care law and er Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., al voters to the polls. what they considby the conservative tea party, which included angry said Thursday in the latest GOP But the GOP shift to ered a wasteful, overattack. “Only one side’s lead- disparaging descripface-offs with lawmakers and a massive Capitol sized federal governers are now openly calling for tions of their oppoment. That crowd, more of it. They haven’t seen nents as unruly and demonstration far larger than last week’s rallies. which dwarfed the enough. They want more. And sinister is a marked hundreds or sevI’m afraid this is only Phase change from their So far, Republicans have tesville, Virginia. eral thousand anti-Kavanaugh One of the meltdown.” messaging before the Kavanashown no signs of abandoning No. 2 Senate Democratic demonstrators, vented anger While the demonstrations ugh battle, when they’d hoped that focus. leader Dick Durbin of Illinois at times, shouting “Liar, liar” were intense and some Re- to focus on the strong economy “The Democrats are willing said Thursday that his response and waving sings including one publicans reported personal and the mammoth tax cut they threats, liberal protesters’ tac- pushed through Congress last to do anything, to hurt anyone, to GOP accusations of Demo- saying, “Bury Obama Care with to get the power they so des- cratic mob tactics “is to say Kennedy,” a reference to Sen. tics were broadly in line with December.

Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., those used by groups on the left Both parties have detected perately crave,” Trump said at three words: `Lock her up.”’ a rally in Minnesota last week.

Crowds at Trump camwho had recently died. and right during particularly a surge in engagement among He added, “They want to depaign rallies have long chanted Black lawmakers said they passionate moments in Wash- GOP and conservative voters stroy.” that about 2016 Democratic were targeted by racial epithets ington. The confrontational since the nation’s attention was Democrats argue that the presidential candidate Hilland spat upon during a smaller style harkened back to protests grabbed by the confirmation party of Trump and the conary Clinton.

They’ve aimed it rally by several thousand tea by the conservative tea party, battle over Kavanaugh, includ-

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ing allegations of sexual misconduct that he denied. While no one knows if that energy will last until Election Day, Democratic voters driven by an animus toward Trump until now were far more motivated.

Top Republicans have acknowledged that television scenes of anti-Kavanaugh protesters berating senators and interrupting Senate debate have helped them.

“It’s turned our base on fire,” McConnell said about the battle, which he’s called a political gift. Focusing on the “mob” has also let Republicans raise the subject without explicitly reminding voters about Kavanaugh himself, who polling showed was viewed unfavorably by the public.

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party supporters in March 2010, as Congress was voting on the health care legislation.

In remarks Thursday, McConnell described last week’s anti-Kavanaugh protesters as “literally storming the steps of the Capitol and the Supreme Court,” confronting Republicans at restaurants and airports and shouting from visitors’ galleries during Senate debates.

Republicans have said some received death threats and were stalked at their homes.

McConnell criticized Clinton, who said on CNN this week that “civility can start again” after Democrats capture the House or Senate in next month’s elections.

He also criticized former Attorney General Eric Holder.

In a video purportedly shot at a recent campaign event in Georgia, Holder says, “When they go low, we kick them,” paraphrasing former first lady Michelle Obama, who famously said during the 2016 campaign, “When they go low, we go high.”

McConnell noted that these activities followed last year’s shooting of GOP lawmakers at a morning baseball practice by “a politically crazed gunman.”

Gunman James Hodgkinson, killed at the scene by officers, was infuriated by Trump’s election. His social media posts suggest he targeted Republicans because of his political views.

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edge and skills by preparing Dominguez High School students to be informed, thoughtful, and productive individuals and citizens. These courses will support instruction in personal financial literacy, and generate knowledge for students about economics, higher education financing such as student loans

servative tea party has nerve to decry such behavior.

“The last time I looked, the mocker-in-chief is in the White House,” said Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii. Trump drew fresh ire last week when he ridiculed Christine Blasey Ford, the first of Kavanaugh’s three women accusers.

Democrats say Trump’s rhetoric since launching his 2016 campaign has been provocative, pugnacious and at times racist. They cite numerous comments about Mexicans, Muslims, African countries. They also noted his statement that there were “very fine people on both sides” after an anti-Nazi demonstrator was killed by a white supremacist at a violent 2017 rally in Charlot-

and repayment, and other skills aimed at building personal financial understanding and responsibility.

“We are beyond thrilled about the opportunity to partner with Compton Unified School District, Compton College, and local community based organizations to enhance

the academic experiences of students in our local service area,” said Matt Smith, interim associate vice president of Student Life and dean of students at CSUDH. “This is a unique opportunity to provide a transformative experience for students, families, and the community.”

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highlight the desperate demand for help. cally know how to help. One in 5 had a specific More than 1,500 people applied for an evalu- therapy recommended. Ashley said other famiation between 2015 and 2017 at the network’s lies were able to cancel expensive follow-up testinitial seven patient sites. Just 601 in that first ing; he calculated the network approach could group were accepted, those deemed most likely cut tens of thousands of dollars from the typical to benefit, researchers reported in the New Eng- patient’s diagnostic odyssey. land Journal of Medicine.

In Illinois, Kari Kilquist didn’t expect Will’s Scientists came up with a diagnosis for about treatment to change. He needs a wheelchair and a third, 132 of the first 382 patients to complete feeding tube. He’s a happy child, about to turn their evaluations. And 31 of those diagnoses 7, who spends his days in therapy and watching were never-beforeSesame Street. Still his mother known syndromes, The idea: Offer them access jumped at one last chance for according to the rediagnosis, and perhaps a way to cutting-edge research, to learn what to expect as Will port.

Scientists hope grows. at no cost, in hopes to improve that diWill was examined at the agnosis rate as more that uncovering unique NIH Clinical Center—the patients enter the Bethesda, Maryland, hospital ailments would improve that first tackled undiagnosed program. Already, the application overall medical knowledge. diseases and expanded the renumber has nearly search into a network. Doctors doubled and more found problems others had mysteries have been solved. Last month, the missed: Will produces no saliva, the reason his NIH added five more hospitals to the network. airways frequently clog, and doesn’t sweat. The Even those who didn’t get a diagnosis at first clues pointed to a gene defect that affects how “say we have hope just knowing there are people the body transports crucial nutrients across looking at our case still and we’re not forgotten,” cells, explaining Will’s developmental problems. said Dr. Euan Ashley of Stanford University, one Now Kilquist wonders if, “Maybe Will could of the network sites. someday help another family learn more about Diagnosis doesn’t mean doctors automati- their child.”

Photograph by Melina Cervantes Stephanie Reed and the Women of Essence- Teardrop Makeover Department “I would say I was saved by the advocacy that we’re doing.

Mine was detected early, I had a double mastectomy. Since, I’ve become a life coach for many other women in the community that are walking this journey because you have to have someone else, an advocate not only to get the care you need, but to talk to you and tell you what they’re going through” Along with its teardrop shaped trailer, the Women of Essence (WOE) Breast Can-

cer Support Group educated attendees about its services.

WOE’s Stephanie Reed is a breast cancer survivor as well.

“This teardrop is women that are going through treatment, that lose their hair, don’t want to come outside. So, what we do is provide a service, we pull up in front of their house and all they have to do is walk outside and come in here we give them wigs, we give them makeovers, we give them quilts for when they go through treatment. It’s free of cost.”

“We’re doing this is because 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 in 38 will die,” Satra Zurita states matter-of-factly. “And most of those women that die are minorities because they don’t have great care and they don’t really know the importance of early detection, so we do this to educate the community.”

Women of Essence meets twice a month at the Lynwood Library and can be reached at 310-537-8227.

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NEWS Kanye West, in ‘MAGA’ Hat, Delivers Surreal Oval Office Show

By Catherine Lucey

WASHINGTON (AP)— Live from the Oval Office, it’s Kanye West with a jaw-dropping performance.

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he rapper didn’t rap.

But, seated across from President Donald Trump at the Resolute Desk, the musician delivered a rambling, multipart monologue Thursday that touched on social issues, hydrogen planes, mental health, endorsement deals, politics and oh so much more.

Seizing the spotlight from the typically center-stage president, West dropped the F-word, floated policy propos-

als—and went in for a hug.

“They tried to scare me to not wear this hat,” West said of his red “Make America Great Again” cap. But, he said, “This hat, it gives me power in a way.”

“You made a Superman cape for me,” he told Trump.

It was a surreal scene even by the standards of a nonconventional White House. The unlikely allies spoke to reporters before a closed-door lunch that had been billed as a forum to discuss policy issues including manufacturing, gangs, prison reform and violence in Chicago, where West grew up.

Spectators at the show included Trump’s son-in-law and top adviser, Jared Kushner, former NFL star Jim Brown, the attorney for a gang leader serving time in federal prison, and a

gaggle of reporters.

During one pause, Trump seemed to acknowledge the oddness of the moment, saying, “That was quite something.”

West’s mental health has been a question of speculation since he was hospitalized in 2016. In a bizarre performance last month on “Saturday Night Live” he delivered an unscripted pro-Trump message after the credits rolled.

Addressing the topic Thursday, West said he had at one point been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but was later told by a neuropsychologist he’d been misdiagnosed.

“So he said that I actually wasn’t bipolar; I had sleep deprivation, which could cause dementia 10 to 20 years from now, where I wouldn’t even

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remember my son’s name,” he around.”

Added West: “If he don’t said.

West said he “loved Hill- look good, we don’t look The conversation began ary” Clinton, Trump’s 2016 good. This is our president. with an exchange on North Democratic rival, because he He has to be the freshest, the Korea among Trump, Brown loves everyone, but said he flyest” and have “the flyest and West. Trump said the re- connected with Trump’s “male planes.” gion was headed for war be- energy.” He also criticized the West also had a sartorial fore he took over, and West 13th Amendment, which abol- suggestion for Trump, proposcommended him for stopping ished slavery, calling it a “trap ing a hat that says just “Make it. Brown said he liked America Great” - dropNorth Korea; Trump ping the “again.”

At the end of West’s agreed.

At the end of West’s From there, West dis- lengthy, sometimes-hard- lengthy, sometimescussed prison reform and hard-to-follow dialogue, to-follow dialogue, even even Trump seemed at a violence in inner-city Chicago. He brought up Trump seemed at a loss. loss.“I tell you what: That Larry Hoover, the leader of the Gangster Disciples was pretty impressive,” who is serving a life sentence door.” the president said. for murder, claiming: “The reaHolding out his phone, “It was from the soul,” West son why they imprisoned him West showed Trump a picture replied. “I just channeled it.” is because he started doing pos- of a hydrogen-powered plane West later told reporters itive for the community. that he thought should replace of his verbal stylings: “You He started showing that he Air Force One. are tasting a fine wine that has actually had power, he wasn’t “This right here is the multiple notes to it. You better just one of a monolithic voice, iPlane 1,” he said. “This is what play 4D chess with me. ... It’s that he could wrap people our president should be flying.” complex.”

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14. Adam's body part 15. Mountain climber's spike 16. Weasel's aquatic cousin 17. Gentry's "___ to Billie Joe" (1967) 18. Agitate 19. *Stanley Kubrick's "The ____" 21. *Ghost or ghoul 23. "____ ____ Clear Day You Can See Forever" 24. Clothing joint 25. *Nighttime radar flyer 28. European sea eagle 30. Not wholesale 35. In the sack 37. Popular dieter's foe 39. Laundromat setting 40. Carrying bag 41. Enjoy, as in food 43. Parks on a bus 44. Made a mistake 46. In 1492, it sailed the ocean blue 47. Outback birds 48. Stadiums 50. ____pit 52. Hitherto 53. Genuflecting joint 55. Feather glue 57. *She played Laurie Strode

60. *Dead one 64. Bipolar disorder phase 65. Marienbad, e.g.

67. Blind alternative 68. Give the boot 69. Breathing matter 70. Famous Bolshevik 71. London art museum 72. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" band 73. Not slouching DOWN 1. Andy's radio partner 2. Sweater eater 3. Dead against 4. Kind of pad 5. Sacred spot 6. *"Eye of newt, and toe of ____..."

7. Relieve from 8. Falstaffian in body 9. Christian of haute-couture 10. Evening purse 11. Lion's share 12. Single 15. Kindergartener's textbook 20. Drug agents 22. "____ for the course" 24. Nonprofit's purpose 25. *"Psycho" motel proprietor 26. Terminate, as in mission 27. "Four" prefix 29. Indian flatbread 31. Homemade swing seat

32. Societal breakdown of moral standards 33. October edition of "Vogue," e.g.

34. Minimum 36. Ownership document 38. *____-chilling 42. Haile Selassie's disciple 45. Stalin's order, e.g.

49. "Wheel of Fortune" request 51. Equestrian's seat 54. Op-ed piece 56. More raw 57. Vena ____ 58. g or cm 59. *"The Vampire Chronicles" author 60. *Christine and such 61. Weather ____ 62. Homer's "Iliad" 63. Monthly due 64. Came together 66. Crusty dessert LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

fordable. before the Nov. 6 election.

Senate. “I’m not going to get He repeatedly blamed the Cox stuck with Trump on in the middle of that. I’m foinfluence of special interests issues such as ending Califor- cused on the issues in Califorin Sacramento for driving up nia’s sanctuary state policy and nia,” Cox said. costs, though he identified them building a wall along the MexiNewsom opposed Kavanaonly as “environmental groups co border. ugh’s nomination and says the that fund the Legislature as well He declined to weigh in on justice could cast a pivotal vote as Gavin’s campaign.” the bitter fight over Kavana- on cases important to CaliforAfter the debate, Cox com- ugh’s nomination, even as Re- nians that involve property plained that too much time was publicans nationwide are cel- rights, immigration, abortion spent on national issues that the ebrating his confirmation. and health care. next governor won’t influence.

Kavanaugh’s confirmation Both candidates agreed He then rushed to an elevator was in doubt after Christine that tackling issues such as and declined to take questions Blasey Ford, a professor from housing affordability, homefrom reporters. the San Francisco Bay Area, lessness and California’s cost Newsom, the lieutenant said Kavanaugh assaulted her of living should be the priority governor and a forof the next governor, mer San Francisco they presented The debate —staged on the but mayor, tied his rival vastly different visions to President Donald for how to proceed. same day that early voting Trump, whose enCox said he’d roll dorsement was crucial began in the state—appeared back environmental to Cox surviving the regulations to make to do little to change the primary. housing construction Since then, Cox cheaper and faster, trajectory of the race. has not talked much while Newsom points about Trump, who is to tax reform to spur popular among Republicans at a party when both were in governments to approve more but viewed negatively by Dem- high school. Kavanaugh denies housing. ocrats and unaffiliated voters in the allegation. Cox issued a They also differed on crimiCalifornia. call Monday for “more comi- nal justice. Cox opposed a new “We represent the vast ma- ty, more kindness” in politics, law that opens police misconjority of Californians that reject adding “Dr. Ford needed to be duct records to the public, critJohn Cox’s absolute allegiance heard and should’ve been be- icized departing Democratic to Trump and Trumpism,” lieved.” Cox did not elaborate.

Gov. Jerry Brown’s decisions Newsom said during what’s He declined to say whether on parole and said he would likely to be the only one-on-one he would have voted to confirm concentrate on keeping guns contest between the two men Kavanaugh had he been in the out of the hands of the mentally ill over other gun control measures.

He also urged the media to stop publicizing the names and photographs of mass shooters.

Newsom said he would expand Brown’s criminal justice reforms, which reduced sentences for some offenses, particularly drug crimes.

A September poll by the Public Policy Institute of California showed Newsom with a comfortable but shrinking lead over Cox—51 percent to 39 percent with 7 percent of likely voters undecided. The survey had a margin of error of 4 percentage points.

Campaign finance records show Newsom had $16 million in the bank on Sept. 22, compared with $1.7 million for Cox. SODOKU SOLUTION

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BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018

LEGAL T.S. No. 036119-CA APN: 6147-017-001 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/18/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 10/23/2018 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/25/2007, as Instrument No. 20072416571, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: IDELLA MCDOWELL, AS SURVIVING TRUSTEE OF THE JERRY AND IDELLA MCDOWELL FAMILY TRUST, DATED DEC 08 1999 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: THE WEST 62 FEET OF THAT PART OF LOT 3 OF THE BRINKERHOFF TRACT, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 2 PAGE 16 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 1663.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 236 FEET, FOR THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 236.16 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 124.14 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 236.16 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 124.14 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1634 E 126TH ST COMPTON, CA 90222-1108 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $488,126.90 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 036119CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:72935 AdId:24324 CustId:670 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILBUR THOMAS TEMPLE, JR. AKA WILBUR T. TEMPLE, JR. CASE NO. 17STPB11540 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WILBUR THOMAS TEMPLE, JR. AKA WILBUR T. TEMPLE, JR..

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WILBUR T. TEMPLE, III in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WILBUR T. TEMPLE, III be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/25/18 at 8:30AM in Dept.

99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

California Probate Code.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner TROY A. KENNEDY SBN 282321 DOTY LAW GROUP, P.C. 18321 VENTURA BLVD. STE 800 TARZANA CA 91356 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/18 CNS-3178465# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:72979 AdId:24338 CustId:61 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELISA MARTINEZ GARCIA Case No. 18STPB04838 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELISA MARTINEZ GARCIA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Justine Denise Torres in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Justine Denise Torres 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 Nov. 6, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: JAIME A CUEVAS JR ESQ SBN 277254 1221 S HACIENDA BLVD HACIENDA HEIGHTS CA 91745 CN953897 GARCIA Oct 3,10,17, 2018 SchId:72996 AdId:24343 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LU JEAN FOREMAN Case No. 18STPB05813 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LU JEAN FOREMAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed

by Erickson Foreman in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Erickson Foreman 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 Nov. 7, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: GREGORY A SCHARF ESQ SBN 69362 PO BOX 1879 REDONDO BEACH CA 90278 CN952326 FOREMAN Oct 3,10,17, 2018 SchId:73005 AdId:24346 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELOIS GREEN Case No. 18STPB08039 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELOIS GREEN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Natalie L. Morris in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Natalie L. Morris 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. 31, 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 DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: GARY E MUNGER ESQ SBN 68474 8221 E THIRD ST STE 307 DOWNEY CA 90241 CN953918 GREEN Oct 3,10,17, 2018 SchId:73015 AdId:24349 CustId:65 -----------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIE ELIZABETH YOUNG CASE NO. 18STPB09192 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARIE ELIZABETH YOUNG. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed

by GAIL M. WASHINGTON AKA GAIL MARIE DONALDSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GAIL M. WASHINGTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/01/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner MAX M. ALAVI - SBN 272099 MAX M. ALVI, ATTORNEY AT LAW, APC 610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 330 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660 BSC 216215 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/18 CNS-3180811# THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:73062 AdId:24364 CustId:61 -----------T.S. No. 071906-CA APN: 6161-012-055 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/17/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 11/13/2018 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/25/2007, as Instrument No. 20070996021, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MICHELLE D POMPEY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 277 S GRAPE AVE COMPTON, CA 90220-6703 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $266,869.06 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the prop-

erty. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 071906CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 SchId:73107 AdId:24378 CustId:670 -----------CITY OF COMPTON SUCCESSOR AGENCY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROPOSALS will be received in the office of the City Clerk, Compton City Hall, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, until 3:00 PM, on Monday November 12, 2018, to purchase Successor Agency property located at 1113-1125 W Rosecrans Avenue. Proposal information may be obtained on the City’s website as of Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Contact Troy Gunter, Community Development Specialist at (310) 605-5532 or tgunter@comptoncity.org for any inquiries.

PROPOSALS will be received in the office of the City Clerk, Compton City Hall, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, until 3:00 PM, on Monday November 12, 2018, to purchase Successor Agency property located at 1716 E Rosecrans Avenue. Proposal information may be obtained on the City’s website as of Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

Contact Troy Gunter, Community Development Specialist at (310) 605-5532 or tgunter@comptoncity.org for any inquiries.

PROPOSALS will be received in the office of the City Clerk, Compton City Hall, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, until 3:00 PM, on Monday November 12, 2018, to purchase Successor Agency property located at 2815 W. Alondra Avenue. Proposal information may be obtained on the City’s website as of Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

Contact Troy Gunter, Community Development Specialist at (310) 605-5532 or tgunter@comptoncity.org for any inquiries.

PROPOSALS will be received in the office of the City Clerk, Compton City Hall, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, until 3:00 PM, on Monday November 12, 2018, to purchase Successor Agency property located at 16208 S Atlantic Avenue. Proposal information may be obtained on the City’s website as of Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

Contact Troy Gunter, Community Development Specialist at (310) 605-5532 or tgunter@comptoncity.org for any inquiries.

ALITA GODWIN, MMC CITY CLERK Publish: October 17, 2018 SchId:73176 AdId:24401 CustId:314 -----------REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MARINA DEL REY WATERBUS SERVICE The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking a qualified and experienced operator that can both operate and supply the vessels needed to provide the WaterBus service in Marina del Rey beginning the third Thursday in June through Labor Day. The proposed contractor may also be required to store, maintain and operate two Countyowned vessels to supplement the WaterBus service.

Selection of a contractor will be based on the qualifications and price of the submitted proposals for performing the requested work.

The deadline for submitting proposals is 2:00 p.m., November 15, 2018.

Proposers submitting proposals must have a minimum of five years' experience providing a water bus or similar transportation service and be able to provide five vessels for the WaterBus service. The County may require additional minimum qualifications.

Further information regarding the RFP is available at: http://lacounty.info/doing_business/ main_db.htm.

To view and print a copy of the RFP, please visit: http://beaches.lacounty.gov/requestforproposals/.

The County reserves the right to cancel the RFP and to modify any and all terms and conditions of the RFP, including minimum requirements. For further information, email Angelica Vicente at (424) 526-5722.

CN952716 MARINA DEL REY Oct 17, 2018 SchId:73194 AdId:24408 CustId:65 -----------APN: 6166-005-044 TS No: CA08003029-141S TO No: 140323641-CAVOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).)

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 26, 2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 21, 2018 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los AngelesNorwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on February 3, 2009 as Instrument No. 20090140594, and rerecorded on September 19, 2017 as Instrument No. 20171069685, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded June 26, 2013 as Instrument Number 20130951422, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by DAMON T TURNEY, AND BRANDI T TURNEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: PARCEL 1. AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON AREA: A ONE/TWENTIETH (1/20TH) UNDIVIDED FRACTIONAL FEE INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF COMPTON, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS MODULE ``B`` OF THAT CERTAIN CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2007 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20072863204, AS SAME MAY BE AMENDED OR MODIFIED FROM TIME TO TIME (``CONDOMINIUM PLAN``), BEING A PORTION OF PARCEL A AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT ``B`` OF CERTIFICATE OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT AND COVENANT AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD PROPERTY AS ONE PARCEL RECORDED APRIL 27, 2007, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20071023581, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1 OF TRACT 60998, AS SHOWN ON A MAP

RECORDED IN BOOK 1313, PAGES 1 TO 3, ALL IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.PARCEL 2. THE CONDOMINIUM UNIT:UNIT 90, OF A PORTION OF PARCEL A, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT ``B``, OF CERTIFICATE OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT AND COVENANT AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD PROPERTY AS ONE PARCEL RECORDED APRIL 27, 2007, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20071023581, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1 OF TRACT 60998, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1313, PAGES 1 TO 3, OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AND AS DEPICTED AND/OR DESCRIBED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN AND IN THE "DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, ANDRESERVATION OF EASEMENTS FOR WILLOW WALK" RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20072596918 AND "NOTICE OF ANNEXATION FOR PHASE 3 OF WILLOW WALK" RECORDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2007 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20072863205 TOGETHER WITH ANYAMENDMENTS, MODIFICATION, OR RERECORDATIONS THERETO, AS MAY OCCUR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE "DECLARATION").

PARCEL 3. EASEMENT FOR EXCLUSIVE USE CORPORATION PROPERTY:AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO THE AFOREDESCRIBED CONDOMINIUM UNIT AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND/OR DEPICTED IN THE DECLARATION AND DEPICTED AND/OR DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN (E.G., PATIO, BALCONY, PORCH, AND AIR CONDITIONING PAD PURPOSES) (``EXCLUSIVE USE CORPORATION PROPERTY``).PARCEL 4. NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS OVER CORPORATION PROPERTY:A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO THE AFOREDESCRIBED CONDOMINIUM UNIT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, USE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, DRAINAGE, ENCROACHMENT, SUPPORT, AND ENJOYMENT AND OTHER PURPOSES IN, ON, OVER, UNDER, ACROSS, AND THROUGH ALL PORTIONSOF THE CORPORATION PROPERTY IN THE PROJECT, EXCEPT THEREFROM THOSE PORTIONS DESCRIBED AND/OR DEPICTED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN OR DECLARATION AS EXCLUSIVE USE CORPORATION PROPERTY, IF ANY, OR WHICH REPRESENT EASEMENTS (E.G., MAINTENANCE AND/ORIRRIGATION) LOCATED WITHIN OTHER CONDOMINIUMS. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 500 N WILLOWBROOK AVE UNIT H-7, COMPTON, CA 90220-2462 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $359,302.09 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08003029-14-1S. 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: October 10, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08003029-14-1S 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD:

866-660-4288 Bobbie LaFlower, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.ISL Number 50672, Pub Dates: 10/17/2018, 10/24/2018, 10/31/2018, THE COMPTON BULLETIN SchId:73204 AdId:24412 CustId:669 -----------APN: 6177-017-026 TS No: CA0800040318-1 TO No: 180228569-CAVOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).)

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 31, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM, behind the fountain located in the Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on February 13, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070310670, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by ARTURO ABARCA, A SINGLE MAN AND BERTHA JUAREZ, A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, BERTHA JUAREZ, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for PMC BANCORP as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1901 EAST PINE STREET, COMPTON, CA 90221 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $481,543.53 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000403-18-1. 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: October 10, 2018 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000403-18-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Bobbie LaFlower, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-6597766 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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ENTERTAINMENT Roberta Flack Ready to Sing Again

By Nekesa Mumbi Moody

NEW YORK (AP)—Once a week, Roberta Flack gives a musical performance for an exclusive group.

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he lucky audience consists of a musical director, who works with the legend to keep her instrument—her voice—in top form. It would be an important exercise for any singer, but even more critical given that the 81-year-old singer had a stroke more than two years ago and suffered a collapse that led to a brief hospitalization earlier this year.

“I know what it is to go over the same songs over and over again, and to try to make them perfect. It’s interesting and it’s hard and it’s difficult at the same time,” Flack said in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press last week. “You have to stay on top of things.”

The public got a chance to hear the result of those musical tune-ups, courtesy of the Jazz Foundation of America, when it honored her Saturday.

“I am very excited about the event, to sing, and to perform. I’m just hoping that I can find the right song,” said Flack, whose long list of hits include “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”

The Jazz Foundation of America provides assistance of all types to musicians who have suffered setbacks, whether they’re medical, financial or both. It was set to give Flack its lifetime achievement award at the Apollo Theater at a concert featuring Cassandra Wilson, Alabama Shakes lead singer Brittany Howard, Nona Hendryx and more. But Flack collapsed backstage and was rushed to the hospital. The concert went on without her.

On Saturday, the foundation held its annual loft party, where they honored Flack again, and Flack was expected to sing—her first public per-

“She’s kept so many of us going through our hard times with her music, and she’s been such an icon and pioneer in her genre.”

Wendy Oxenhorn, The Jazz Foundation of America

formance in at least a year. Participants included another music legend and friend, Valerie Simpson, along with Macy Gray.

“I’m very excited that they want to give me an award, and I’m excited about the cause of the award, and the whole thing. I’m hyped about it,” Flack said.

Flack spoke to the AP at her assisted living facility in Manhattan. Sitting in a wheelchair and looking glamorous with curly hair cascading down her shoulders, the Grammy winner was brighteyed and articulate during a nearly 30-minute conversation, though she occasionally relied on her manager to provide her with information about the weekend event, to also feature actors Rosie Perez and Michael Imperioli.

When asked if she’d sing one of her old hits, she quickly retorted: “There’s no such thing as an old hit,” preferring the term “classic” instead.

“I could sing any number of songs that I’ve recorded through the years, easily, I could sing them, but I’m going to pick those songs that move me,” Flack said. “Now that’s hard to do. To be moved, to be moved constantly by your own songs. You need it to be in tune with them, and I don’t mean in tune musically, but I mean in tune with the lyrics of the songs, with the words of the songs, and with the meaning. You need to be in tune with all of that, and that takes a little bit of doing.”

Her work with the musical director from the Jazz Foundation is part of that keeping in tune.

Flack’s connection to the group started years ago, when they enlisted her to perform at a benefit for the late folk great Odetta, who had fallen on hard times.

“Ten years ago, she came out to help us when we were helping Odetta, who was one of her idols,” said Wendy Oxenhorn, the foundation’s executive director. “Roberta has been all of our idols. And now, since her stroke, we’ve been able to give back and help her, which is so beautiful.”

Oxenhorn said the foundation is glad it has another opportunity to honor Flack.

Coogler to Return as Writer-Director of ‘Black Panther 2’

Beyoncé, Jay Z Appear at City of Hope Cancer Charity Event

By Jonathan Landrum, Jr.

SANTA MONICA (AP)—Beyoncé paid homage to a high-profile music executive being honored at a charity event to raise money for cancer research.

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he singer’s vocals soared as she the black-tie charity event after the cou- dedicated to the music executive. Platt’s oldperformed three ballads includ- ple wrapped up their On The Run II tour est son, Jonathan Platt, was diagnosed with ing her 2009 smash hit “Halo” about a week ago. diabetes. Platt shed tears while talking about and “Ava Maria” after saluting “I can’t think of anyone more deserving his friendship with Jay Z, thanking the rapthe character of Warner/Chappell Music of this award than my brother, Jon Platt,” per for coming into his life.

Publishing CEO Jon Platt at the City of Jay Z told more than 1,000 attendees. “He’s “As an African-American, I want to say Hope gala near Los Angeles on Thursday known as “Big Jon’ and he has a beautiful that we’re more than just athletes and munight. She took the stage following her hus- soul.” sic artists. ... We’re CEOs,” Platt said. band, Jay Z, who presented Platt with the City of Hope is a treatment center for Pharrell Williams hosted the star-studSpirit of Life award during a charity event cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening ded event that included Quincy Jones, Dr. that raised more than $6 million. diseases as the Music, Film and Entertain- Dre, Tiffany Haddish, Usher, Timbaland, “Most people lead with their ego, but ment Industry Group has raised more Derek Fisher and Rita Ora. you lead with your heart,” BeMary Mary performed a few of yoncé said Platt, who will soon their hits including “Shackles (Praise “Most people lead with their ego, You)” and “God in Me.” Jazz player be leaving his position at Warner/Chappell to take on the top Trombone Shorty also provided a mubut you lead with your heart.” role at Sony/ATV, the top pubsical set. lishing company in the music Haddish introduced cancer surBeyoncé honoring Record exec Jon Platt business. vivor, Kommah McDowell, who said “You have touched so many she had a 5 percent chance to survive lives, mine included,” she added. than $118 million in 45 years. The award triple-negative inflammatory breast canJay Z called Platt the “Obama of the is the group’s highest honor recognizing cer. She told her story of overcoming the music industry.” The music executive is those that have helped further music, film disease 13 years ago. “It’s great that everyknown for signing publishing deals with and entertainment. Previous Spirit of Life one took time out of their crazy schedules Jay Z, Usher, Kanye West and Snoop award recipients include Quincy Jones, to do something good,” singer Bebe Rexha Dogg. His roster of songwriters at Warner/ Clive Davis, Irving Azoff and Mo Ostin. said. “The real happiness doesn’t just come Chappell includes Lil Wayne, Bruno Mars Music mogul Diddy, singer Usher, for- from money or numbers or where you are and Timbaland. mer NBA player Chauncey Billups and some on the Billboard charts. It’s all about doing Both Beyoncé and Jay Z appeared at of Platt’s family members took part in a video stuff like this, helping people."

By Jake Coyle

NEW YORK (AP)—Ryan Coogler isn’t leaving Wakanda: The filmmaker will write and direct the sequel to “Black Panther.”

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person close to the production who requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to announce the deal confirmed Coogler’s return to the Marvel franchise on Thursday. The Hollywood Reporter first reported Coogler’s widely expected involvement in the “Black Panther” sequel.

Neither a start date nor a release date has yet been announced.

“Black Panther” earlier this year grossed more than $1.3 billion worldwide, including $700 million domestically—a new record for a Marvel release.

Coogler is also a producer on the upcoming “Creed 2,” a sequel to the Coogler’s 2015 Apollo Creed film.