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■ The war on drugs moves to theMotherland

BY GREGG REESEOW CONTRIBUTOR

“In the 19th century, Europe’s hunger forslaves devastated West Africa. Two hundredyears later, its growing appetite for cocainecould do the same.”

—Antonio Maria Costa, executive director,U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime

Starting in the 16th century, Europeanmerchants established a triangular trade routeto distribute commodities around the transat-lantic sea lanes. Manufactured items from thesellers’ homeland were transported south toAfrica where they were sold or bartered forslaves, which were then shipped westward tothe New World and, especially the Caribbean,to labor on sugar plantations, with sugar beingmoved back to Europe to be distilled intorum, completing the cycle.

The second and most famous phase of thisexcursion is known today as the MiddlePassage, the primary route by which most oftoday’s population of African descent gainedentry into the Western Hemisphere.

Today, traders of a different sort are retrac-ing this historic route to deliver another typeof cargo eastward to quench the growingEuropean craving for psychoactive substances.

Jeffrey Scott, a spokesperson for theDepartment of Justice, describes this condi-tion bluntly:

“Africa, specifically the West Africa region,is being exploited by drug traffickers based onits strategic geographic location, weak govern-ment institutions, political instability, endemiccorruption, and ill-equipped law-enforcementagencies,” he states.

Global narcotic consumption is now shiftingeastward from the New World into Europe, andsmugglers are utilizing the 10th parallel north,the circle of latitude bisecting the Caribbeanand onward through Central Africa, so often ithas earned the moniker “Interstate 10.”

The path of least resistance“…trafficking organizations are adept at

shifting their operations and trafficking routesto the paths of least resistance . . . . As govern-ments in the Western Hemisphere haveincreased the pressure on traditional transitroutes through Central America and Mexico . . .West Africa has grown from an alternate drug-trafficking route to a full-fledged narcotics dis-tribution hub.”

—Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) before theSenate in May of 2012.

As the scourge of cocaine blanketedFlorida in the 1980s, the United States steppedup its interdiction efforts to curb shipmentsfrom the Caribbean. So successful were thesecountermeasures, implemented by then-VicePresident George H.W. Bush, that Colombiancocaine barons (then and now, the major play-ers in coca distribution) shifted the nation’sprincipal point of entry westward from Miami

in 1985, and utilized Mexican smugglers tomove their product across the 2,000-mile bor-der between California and Texas.

At the same time, the consumption of illicitdrugs in the United States, traditionally dwarf-ing the appetite of the rest of the globe, hasover time plateaued, while consumer demandfor cocaine in Europe is escalating, especiallyin the United Kingdom and Spain.

Former Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)official Mike Braun suggests that “Europe todayis approximately where America was in themid-1970s, in terms of the impact of cocaine.”

Increased surveillance along America’s bor-ders resulted in a saturation of radar coveragein the region, meaning that the process ofdelivering product to the lungs, noses, andveins of the Yankee end-user has become sig-nificantly more difficult.

Steve McDonald, director of the AfricaProgram and Project on Leadership at theWoodrow Wilson International Center forScholars, agrees:

“Certainly increased enforcement on U.S.borders and in Mexico has turned suppliers’eyes to the East,” he says.

In all this, paths can be seen emerging:criminal ventures seek alternative marketsaway from the increased scrutiny ofAmerican law enforcement, while remain-ing vigilant to new, more lucrativemarkets in which to ply their goods.Africa in turn offers unique incen-tives: the availability of a vast“staging area” with thousandsof miles of poorly guardedcoast line for easy access;and myriad countries withchronic instability and pre-carious finances.

“Interstate 10” andthe “Coke can” transit

Latin American drugcartels have also been helpedby the aftermath of a globaldepression. A floundering economyhas meant that international corporationshave been forced to tighten their belts by liq-uidating any non-essential inventory, especial-ly in the airline industry. A study by CornellUniversity indicates U.S. carriers alone cutsome 100,000 jobs and lost $30 billion in thefirst five years of the millennium. This meansthat fleets of serviceable aircraft have beensold off dirt cheap and in turn scooped up bysmugglers to use as drug transports to ferrylarge quantities of their illicit goods over theAtlantic across the 10th parallel, a route voidof radar or other tracking methodology.

Once over the so-called Dark Continent,drug traffickers face a dearth of detection andsurveillance apparatus that doesn’t even meas-ure up to the subpar equipment servicingEurope. Evidence of a novel new trend wasfound in the Mali desert (a stronghold forIslamic radicals) in December of 2009, wherethe burnt-out hulk of a Boeing 727 was dis-covered. Traces of cocaine within the interiorof the plane indicated the purpose of its lastflight. The realities of the world economy (and

wealth of the cartels) were evidenced by thefact that the smugglers merely torched theplane after off-loading its cargo, discarding itas one might an empty Coke can, oblivious toits residual value in this, the era of recycling.

The scope of this new “cottage industry” is,at best difficult to gauge, as Scott Decker,director of the Criminal Justice Department atArizona State University, attests while affirm-ing the previous observations about securitytechnology in Africa as opposed to the“Western world.”

“The public and governmental surveillancesystems that exist in North America and Europedo not exist in Africa,” he notes, “so getting anaccurate handle on the problem is difficult.”

In spite of a scarcity of concrete evidence,for instance, directly tying Islamic insurgentsto drug commerce, there is overwhelming cir-cumstantial proof connecting the two. Deckerexplains that “given the weakness of severalpolitical states and potential for corruption, itmakes sense that this would be a likely routeof passage for narcotics.”

“We have already seen, in other parts of theworld, the devastation the trade in drugs cancause. It would be a tragedy if drugs were againto plunge West Africa into conflict and destroythe progress and hard-won democratic gains ofrecent years.”

—from a January 2012 editorial in the(UK) Observer newspaper by former United

Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Asidefrom itsselection asthe gatewayof choice fornarco-terrorists,Africa’s growingprominence onthe world stagehas been evi-denced by amass stampedeto exploit its nat-ural resources thenhighlighted by theSept. 11 attack onthe American diplo-matic mission inBenghazi, Libya, by ajihadist militia force,and underscored by MittRomney’s reference to Mali twice during the

see AFRICA page 4

Out of (or into?) Africa

■ Corrupting the West

Fatwa (/?fätwä/)A ruling on a point of Islamic law given by a recognized

authority; or, a religious decree issued by a Muslim leader.

“We are making these drugs for Satan, America and the Jews, ifwe cannot kill them with guns, so we will kill them with drugs.”

—Alleged fatwa initiated by Hezbollah.

A basic tenet of the Islamic faith holds that true believers mustnot partake of intoxicants or anything contributing to addle-mindedness. Some elements of al-Qaeda however, seem to grantbelievers special dispensation when it comes to vanquishing theenemies of Allah. When it comes to subduing the infidels whoundermine the true believers, the end justifies the means.

Amid the hysteria that spread along with the debris from the9/11 attacks, rumors spread that Osama bin Laden’s minions hadconcocted a new, more potent strain of heroin to infect the palatesof the depraved West. Allegedly developed by South Asianchemists in an effort to spike addiction rates among the infidels,this super-charged, highly concentrated liquid opiate called “Tearsof Allah” turned out to be an urban legend. Nonetheless, com-pelling evidence had bin Laden financing his holy war throughrevenues garnered from the drug trade.

Presently, the al-Qaeda Islamic Maghreb terrorist group(AQIM), an offshoot operating in North Africa, reaps a tidy sumfrom its lucrative kidnap-for-ransom racket. Branching out intothe comparatively new endeavor of narcoterrorism, according tothe Joint Chief of Staff Peter Pace, AQIM has linked up with theRevolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC)to ship cocaine over the ocean, through Africa, and up to its finaldestination in Spain. Even if Muslim smugglers don’t physicallyhandle the actual contraband, numerous methods of obtaining

income are available, including the assurance of safe passagethrough a specific geographic area, or merely “taxation” of

goods as they are transported.Radical Muslims are not the only special-

interest groups willing to sidestep ideologicalprecepts to achieve their goals. The collapseof the Iron Curtain put economic hardships

upon numerous Marxist outfits throughout theWestern Hemisphere. With their primary source

of financial sustenance dried up, groups likeFARC, and Peru’s Shining Path, were forced to seek

out other monetary resources to fund their quest for theliberation of the proletariat class.Former Drug Enforcement Agency Special Agent Michael

Braun estimates that a least half of the 50-odd entities classi-fied as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs)

benefit from the commerce of narcotics, aguess that, in his words, is “ultra-conservative.”

This includes the Lebanese paramilitaryShi’a group Hezbollah, literal translation—

“Party of Allah” or “Party of God.” The capabili-ties of this high-profile guerrilla force have been

challenged in the wake of the “Arab Spring” andthe Syrian uprising, and like other jihadist organi-

zations native to the Middle East, are increasinglyshifting their activities and fund-raising efforts to other parts ofthe world.

Hezbollah benefits from the presence of an expatriateLebanese community in the South American tri-border area(TBA) where the borders of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay con-

War on drugsmeets war on terror

see WAR ON DRUGS page 4

vene. This decades old commune of25,000 Arabian Shiite descendantshas a well established tradition offinancial support for Hezbollah,through the proceeds of its legitimatebusinesses and other, less reputablesources.

In this, they are abetted by theirclose proximity to the epicenter ofcocaine production, the centralAndes Mountain range. On theopposite side of the Atlantic Ocean,there are a corresponding number ofLebanese communities throughoutthe African continent. These includeimmigrants in the west coast nationof Sierra Leone who settled there atthe end of the 19th century.

Other significant groupings ofLebanese descendants may be foundin the Ivory Coast, Ghana andSenegal. This is not to say that expatri-ates are supporters of radical guerrillaorganizations, but it bears noting thatthere is a long-standing tradition ofmoney transfers within the Lebanesediaspora on both sides of the ocean totheir homeland, to the tune of $8 bil-lion per annum, according to theInternational Monetary Fund.

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The price ofgetting high

Myriad factors contribute to theebb and flow of narcotics prices, butthe relative dollar to euro rate, andthe comparative price of a givenamount of narcotics are among themost direct links contributing to theunequal comparative value of a kilo-

gram of cocaine in the EuropeanUnion versus the equivalent weightin the United States. Bear in mindthat prices fluctuate across the vari-ous countries that make up the EU,just as they do throughout the 50states that comprise the U.S.

Cocaine Prices in Los Angeles:2001—$10,000-36,000 per kilo2012—$19,000-22,000 per kiilo—Source: LAPD Gang and Narcotics

Capt. William Hart.

Cocaine Prices in Washington,D.C.:

2000—$20,000-25,000 per kilo2012—$32,000-36,000 per kilo—Source: Anonymous District of

Columbia official.

Euro to Dollar ConversionRates:

2002—One Euro = $.87-.99July 21, 2012—One Euro =

$1.2176—Source: About.com Guide.

presidential debates last October.The success of International Security

Assistance Forces and their NATO allies inIraq and Afghanistan has cut both ways,forcing al-Qaeda, the Taliban and otherjihadist factions to adjust their tactics. JeffreyScott rationalizes that their response hasshifted because …” traditional funding meth-ods for terrorist organizations have been cutoff or disrupted, thus they are turning todrug trafficking and other crimes to financethemselves.”

In these new undertakings, the “truebelievers” are helped by the diaspora ofMiddle Eastern expatriates scatteredthroughout the globe (see accompanyingside bar on page 3). A prime example is theColombian/Lebanese national Ayman SaiedJoumaa, suspected by the U.S. TreasuryDepartment of having ties with bothHezbollah (Lebanon’s militant insurgentmilitia) and Los Zetas (a drug cartel com-prised of deserters from Mexican commandoand other elite army forces).

Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas)spearheaded a report saying as much(including quotes by the DEA’s Mike Braun)this past November.

Hezbollah also has links to the million orso Muslims who reside in Brazil. Other alle-gations include a partnership with HugoChavez’s Venezuelan government, a countrypositioned just south of the 10th parallel, in adirect line to it’s African counterpartsBurkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau and Mali.(Guinea-Bissau is alleged to be the globe’sforemost narco-state.) Al-Qaeda itself hasbeen tied to the “Coke can,” 727. Aside fromfinancial benefits, these drug gangs offerlogistical support gaining entry into the gate-way markets of Europe, Russia and beyond.

Suspicions about Chavez were validatedwhen alleged kingpin Wahid Makled (alter-nately known as “El Turco, the Turk,” or “ElArabe, the Arab”) was brought to trial in Aprilof 2012. Makled, a native Venezuelan of

Syrian descent, owns Venezuela’s largest air-line, Aerpostal. During the trial, still inprogress, he implicated key members of thegovernment and military as participants in hisunderhanded dealings.

As this new, disreputable industry blos-soms, American authorities are moving torespond in kind as they did in past decadesto answer the surge in drug-running, first inFlorida, and then along the edges of Texas,New Mexico, Arizona and California. TheUnited States Africa Command (orAFRICOM) set up in 2006 to address thegrowing strategic importance of the Africancontinent has been strengthening it’s liaisonwith DEA elements since its inception.

The DEA itself is increasing its footprint inorder to cope with—in the words of Jeffrey P.Breeden, the DEA’s Europe, Asia and Africasection chief—“the new frontier in terms ofcounterterrorism and counter-narcotics issues.”

That this expansion is occurring is agiven, although the outcome of this emerg-ing intrigue remains murky. Interestinglyenough, Africa itself produces no mind-altering substances within its continentalborders, aside from “KHAT,” a mildly narcot-

ic plant grown in the north, typically chewedto produce an amphetamine like rush. WhileAfrica presently serves as just a way stationfor the final trek to a more affluent, moresophisticated consumer base, it must beremembered that narcotics in and of them-selves are a corrupting enterprise.

“As new markets open in Africa, morethan likely, drug-trafficking organizationswill find ways to exploit them,” Scott specu-lates, referencing the widespread rush toexploit Africa’s natural resources.

“Illicit drug proceeds have also been usedto gain access to legitimate natural resourcebusinesses,” he says. “ . . . with the growingpresence of foreigners, this will create addi-tional avenues for more upscale drug mar-kets (cocaine and heroin), which mostAfricans cannot afford.

“The proceeds from these upscale mar-kets would eventually flow into the localpopulace and into the local drug markets,”he concludes.

“The more prosperous the local populacebecomes, the more discretionary incomethey will have which may lead to increaseddrug usage.”

Africa War on drugsfrom COVER STORY page 3from COVER STORY page 3

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■ Tyrone Freeman faces decades-longprison term

CITY NEWS SERVICE

A former head of one of the nation’s largest unionlocals was convicted Tuesday of federal charges ofembezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the LosAngeles-based labor organization.

A Los Angeles federal jury deliberated for threedays before finding Tyrone R. Freeman, 43, guilty ofmail fraud, embezzlement and/or theft of labor union

assets, false statements and tax fraud charges, accord-ing to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Freeman was president of Service EmployeesInternational Union Local 6434, representing about180,000 low-wage workers who provided in-homehealthcare services, between 2006 and 2008.

Prosecutors argued that, while serving as presi-dent of the local, Freeman used his position to enrichhimself at the expense of union members.

Evidence presented during the 10-day jury trialshowed Freeman pilfered money from the local knownas United Long Term Care Workers by diverting reim-bursement payments from a public-sector union that

had close ties to the healthcare workers group.“This was a case about abuse and betrayal,” U.S.

Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. said. “Freeman abused hisposition as leader of the SEIU, and he betrayed thehardworking people whose interests he was supposedto represent.”

During an 18-month period, Freeman secretlycollected $2,500 per month from the local andCalifornia United Homecare Workers, which wasestablished in 2005 to represent public sectoremployees working in the home-care industry inCalifornia, in addition to his regular salary, accordingto federal prosecutors.

Prosecutors also told jurors that Freeman used aunion credit card to pay about $8,000 in personalexpenses incurred during a 2006 trip to Honolulu,including bills related to his wedding.

Embezzlement charges pertain to Freeman’s theftof $17,000 from the local by routing funds throughanother entity closely aligned with the union—theLong Term Care Housing Corp., a nonprofit corpora-

tion started to provide affordable housing for unionmembers.

Freeman was also found guilty of lying toCountrywide Bank when he told a bank representa-tive that Local 6434 paid for his personal AmericanExpress credit card bills and the monthly lease pay-ments for his Land Rover.

Tax charges were filed after Freeman submittedfalse returns in 2006 and 2007, failing to report about$63,000 in income he received during those tax years,prosecutors said.

Freeman faces a potential decades-long prisonterm when he is sentenced April 22 by U.S. DistrictJudge Audrey B. Collins, officials said.

Freeman’s wife, Pilar Planells, pleaded guilty inJune to a misdemeanor income tax charge in connec-tion with more than $540,000 she received in con-sulting payments from the local. She was sentencedto three years probation and ordered to pay about$129,600 in restitution to the Internal RevenueService.

Former head of SEIU convictedof embezzlement, tax fraud

While the American appetite for cocaine has remained stable, European demand is soaring,prompting a stampede of the South American product eastward along the 10th latitude north par-allel to Africa, where it can be easily slipped north into Europe.

■ African American family forced to relocateto avoid gang violence

BY JULIANA NORWOODASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR

Civil rights activists and other community leaderscalled for hate crime charges on Monday against gangmembers suspected in attacks on an AfricanAmerican Compton family and threats against otherBlack residents.

The attacks sparked a rally at Compton City Hallafter two men—reportedly from a Latino gang—werearrested for harassing and threatening a family to moveout of the neighborhood because of their skin color.

As many as 65 percent of residents in Comptondescribe themselves as Hispanic or Latino—morethan triple the number from 30 years ago, when only21 percent of the population identified themselves asHispanic or Latino.

The neighborhood, also known as “Tortilla Flats,”was always rundown, which made the homes moreaffordable for new immigrant families,” said LeRoyBell, a Compton resident. The Hispanic presence isvery strong in East Compton and is slowly becominga stronger presence in West Compton even thoughthe area is also surrounded by African Americangangs. The incident was likely the result of theMexican Mafia encouraging their gangs not to letmore African American move into predominantlyHispanic neighborhoods.”

The street where the alleged attack and intimidationoccurred is not only predominantly Latino, but is alsoknown for its high levels of poverty and gang activity.

Marcus Grayson, a former Compton resident saidhe remembers visiting “Taco Flats” with his father inthe 1970s without incident. “There was a MexicanDelicatessen that sold great menudo, and we wouldbuy it. The problem is this new wave of Mexicanimmigrants that for some reason just dislike Blacks.”

Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable PresidentEarl Ofari Hutchinson and other civil rights leadersconverged on Compton City Hall Monday to call forhate crime charges against the gang members sought

in the attacks. “The racially motivated attack and threats continue

a periodic disturbing pattern of violence and threatsagainst African Americans in some Los AngelesCounty neighborhoods. The clear intent is to harass,intimidate and drive Blacks from ethnically changingareas. If the threatened violence continues, the coali-tion of civil rights leaders will call for and hold a marchagainst racial fear in Compton,” said Hutchinson.

“The terrorizing of a family and the threat ofintimidation of other families in Compton demandsvigorous prosecution. The centerpiece of that mustbe the filing of hate crime charges against the sus-pects of the attacks. A tough hate crimes prosecutionsends the strong message that hate violence in L.A.County will not be tolerated. A walk against racialfear will underscore that the community will not beintimidated by racist threats,” continued Hutchinson.

“I was shocked and saddened to learn about thissenseless attack on an African American family in myhometown,” Assemblymember Isadore Hall said in astatement regarding the attack. “Like many, I amtroubled by the apparent rise in anti-Black violencethroughout Los Angeles County. No family shouldlive in fear of gangs, especially not on their own streetand in their own home. Over the coming days, I willbe meeting with neighborhood and law enforcementleaders in Compton to help formulate a plan to takepro-active steps so that we can prevent incidents likethis happening in our community.”

On Saturday, Feb. 2 the NAACP will hold anotherrally at the Compton Courthouse, 200 W. ComptonBlvd., at noon.

Capt. Mike Parker of the Los Angeles CountySheriff ’s Headquarters Bureau said the intimidationbegan on Dec. 31, shortly after the family of adults andone minor moved into their home on 153rd Street.

One of the victims, a male, was walking homewhen a black SUV with four Hispanic males insideapproached him, Parker said.

“The men identified themselves as members of alocal street gang and told the victim that he and hisfamily were not allowed to live in the area because theyare Black and continually shouted racial epithets andthreats of violence towards the victim,” said Parker.

The victim fled, but the gang members chasedhim down and beat him with metal pipes. It’s allegedthat as Jeffrey Aguilar, 19, beat the victim with a pipe,Efren Marquez, 21, pointed a gun at the victim andthreatened to shoot him.

According to reports, after the attack, the suspectsdrove off, but Marquez and Aguilar allegedly returned30 minutes later with a group of 15 to 20 gang mem-bers who surrounded the front of the victims’ homeshouting racial epithets and telling them that mem-bers of the African American race (using the `n-word’) were not allowed to live in the neighborhood.

The reports say one person in the group threw abottle through the living room window of the vic-tims’ home, shattering the glass, and the suspectscontinued to drive by the home several times a day,shouting racial epithets while ordering the family to

leave the neighborhood.Aguilar and Marquez were arrested after detec-

tives from a sheriff ’s gang unit served search war-rants at 11 locations—nine in Compton and one eachin Gardena and Rialto, Parker said.

They were booked at the sheriff ’s ComptonStation on suspicion of committing a hate crime forthe purpose of violating civil rights with ability tocommit violent injury on another.

Each was being held at the Compton Station jailin lieu of $95,000 bail, according to sheriff ’s onlinebooking records.

Anyone with more information about the casewas urged to contact sheriff ’s gang detectives at (310)605-6500.

City News Service contributed to this article. See video atwww.ourweekly.com.

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From left front, Satra Zurita, Compton Unified School District clerk; Earl Ofari Hutchinson, president of the LosAngeles Urban Policy Roundtable; Basil Kimbrew, Democratic political consultant; the Rev. K.W. Tulloss, communityactivist, and the Rev. Eric Lee, president and CEO of the Los Angeles chapter of Liberty Hill, at Compton City Hall.

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■ The next four years: all ofus, some of us, or none of us?

BY JULIANNE MALVEAUXTRICE EDNEY COLUMNIST

President Barack Obama hasthe opportunity, in this secondterm, to put his feet on history.He won an election that his opponent had essentiallyclaimed; he has been firm about that which he wouldnegotiate on, and he has offered a progressive inau-guration speech that offers up a liberal agenda,embracing Social Security and Medicare, upliftingimmigrants and gay rights, and embracing ways toaddress inequality.

One could not help but applaud the strong direc-tion of President Obama’s speech. But those of us inthe African American community wonder why wecould not get a shout out about high unemploymentand poverty rates, inner city challenges, and income,economic and unemployment disparities. Failing toaddress the community that offered him 97 percentof their vote indicates that there is a reckless disre-gard of his strongest supporters.

I understand that President Obama is the presi-dent of the whole United States, not the president ofBlack America. At the same time, some of the evilsthat affect African Americans are issues that any pres-ident would address. To be sure, some of the gaps thatare recorded and experienced have not changed sincethe ’60s. Imagine the impact this president could haveif he made a minor attempt at closing the gaps.

The inauguration speech spoke to all of us when itoffered a progressive agenda. It spoke to some whenit called out other communities and offered advance-

ment to some of them, but it spoke to none of us inthe African American community unless we chose toparse the subtleties, the Bible, the references toDetroit, and the acknowledgement of inequalities.

Hundreds of thousands of people thronged to thesite of the inauguration speech. Many of them wereparents and grandparents who were determined thattheir children and grandchildren had the opportunityto witness history. A second term for PresidentObama is actually more exciting than a first termbecause now this president is freed from the shacklesof re-election possibilities and free to do his thing.

Will his thing improve the lot of all of us, some ofus, or none of us. In the African American commu-nity, many think we won’t get a thing but amazingand uplifting symbolism. There are still those whocheer simply because we have an African Americanpresident. Can we put our cheer on for results?

In the next 18 months, President Obama has theopportunity to do whatever he wants to do. He cantarget resources and opportunities to any communityhe choses to embrace. For example, more than $500million was directed to a failed wind experiment inCalifornia. What about offering the same opportuni-ty to inner cities?

The liberal agenda we heard during the president’sinauguration suggested that all of us would have theopportunity to benefit from progressive economicplans. He called out some communities, which sug-gested that some of us would get special attention.His failure to give a shoutout to the AfricanAmerican community suggests that none of us cancount on special attention.

President Barack Obama can make a difference bytargeting the African American community, eitherdirectly or subtly in his choices about pubic policy.While this president has a window of opportunity,who will gain? All of us, some of us, or none of us?Our president will leave a legacy, when he decidesthat African Americans deserve the same focus thatother communities do. We need our president to tar-get disparate unemployment, unequal wages andwealth, and differential access to education andopportunity. Immigration and marriage equalityaddresses some of us. Why can’t we address theinequality that faces all of us?

Julianne Malveaux is a D.C. based economist and author.

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“…some of the evils thataffect African Americansare issues that anypresident would address.”

■ Tools for business success

BY HARRY C. ALFORDOW CONTRIBUTOR

No business can guaranteesuccess. In fact, the vast majori-ty of business ventures fail bythe second year. Yet, entrepre-neurship is the backbone of our economy and the fewwho succeed provide more than 70 percent of all newjobs. Some of the factors that can make or break abusiness should be considered as you plan and buildyour business venture.

When you come up with the idea of creating abusiness you should first do a feasibility study. Willthe market accept this product, service or idea? Makesure you don’t come up with the conclusion until youdo due diligence. Will it answer the wants and needs

of the consumers? Can the market understand it andreact positively? What price will the market bare? RayKroc, the founder of McDonalds, had five businessfailures before he found success. Xerox had the rightsto the Internet (not Al Gore) and simply gave it away,thinking the market had no use for it. If your feasibil-ity study ends up being very positive, then it is timefor your business plan.

A business plan sets the strategy and guidance forthe launch of your business. You cannot get anyfinancing without a convincing business plan.Investors, bankers and potential equity partners won’tgo to Step 1 without a plan. There must be facts anddocumentation that can be understood, and no “piein the sky” will make your plan realistic. Every step ofthe plan must be proven and justified. If you haveconfidence in your plan, then stick with it and don’ttake “no” for an answer. Remember, Fred Smith ofFEDEX received an “F” for his business plan while ingraduate school. He did not let that stop the imple-mentation of one of the greatest success stories in thehistory of our capitalistic nation. When my wife, Kay,and I started the National Black Chamber of

Commerce we used our own money in the earlyyears. Eventually, it grew into the largest Black busi-ness association in the world.

Once your business is started and is running prof-itably there are various tools you need to maximizeyour growth and guarantee a positive future. Oneimportant tool is a “Rainy Day Fund.” The economyis not constant and times come when there are manycustomers who become unemployed or have to cutback on spending. Interest rates on financing maybecome prohibitive or a major client goes under orfalls into bankruptcy. All of that has a devastatingeffect on a small business. For instance, if you are afederal government contractor and Congress decidesto cut back on the budget and cancel contracts (someof which may be yours) it will hit your cash flow andprofits in a terrible way. If you have reserves (rainyday money) you might survive this. If you don’t, thenfailure is around the corner.

Another tool is medical insurance for youremployees. Rates can really vary. If you have fiveemployees, it can range from $400 monthly peremployee to $2,000 monthly per employee. That

makes a big difference in your bottom line—net rev-enue. It is extremely important to shop around andsolicit bids from as many insurance companies as youcan find.

Other insurances such as Life, Property andCasualty (PNC), Errors and Omissions, Freight andother types have variable rates also. Again, shoparound and find the best service and lowest cost foryour business. It directly affects your net profit andfuture of your business.

Cost of goods sold is a major factor if you are inthe retail, manufacturing or distribution business.That can be a big variable and you have to find thebest deal for your business and customer base. Mysons have a business and they went around the worldto find the best and most cost-effective manufacturerof the clothing line they sell. Yes, they found thatsource in China, and even with the duty involved inthe importing it is the best quality and lowest pricethey could find. Doing this has assured them of max-imizing the profits and pleasing their customers with

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■ FCC changes could hurt Black ownership

BY FREDDIE ALLENNNPA WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON—The Federal CommunicationsCommission, once viewed as an ally in expandingmedia ownership by African Americans, is now con-sidering regulations that many say will make Blackownership more difficult to achieve.

The proposed changes come in the wake of anFCC report that showed that minorities trailed farbehind their White counterparts in the ownership ofbroadcast stations.

According to the FCC report, Blacks owned 231broadcast stations in 2011, including television andradio outlets, a fraction of the 9,610 broadcast sta-tions owned by Whites. Blacks owned majority sharesin just 10 (0.7 percent) full power commercial televi-sion stations, down from 12 (1 percent) owned in2009. The number of White-owned full power com-mercial television stations increased from 754 (63.4percent) to 935 (69.4 percent) over the same period.

“The results weren’t surprising, but were disap-pointing,” said David Honig, co-founder of theMinority Media and Telecommunications Council, anonprofit group that promotes equal access and civilrights in mass media and telecommunications.

For some experts it’s clear that the growing dispar-ity in ownership is about one thing: money.

“If you don’t have money, you can’t buy radio andTV stations,” said Dwight Ellis, broadcast journalismand media studies professor at Bowie State Universityin Maryland. “You need money to get into the gameand you need money to stay in the game.”

And large media companies have the money toincrease ownership in markets where they were pre-viously prohibited from owning more than twomedia outlets.

According to Honig, access to capital is just one ofthe hurdles that confront minorities seeking to breakinto the game.

Engineering deficiencies, employment discrimina-tion that decreases the talent pool, and changes to theFCC’s television duopoly rule also makes it harder for

minorities to own media outlets.A broadcast duopoly is when one company owns

two or more stations in the same city or community.Until 2001, the FCC did not allow companies to

have overlapping coverage in the same area on thepremise that the company could have too muchinfluence over the public airwaves. The FCC nowpermits the ownership of two stations in the samemarket provided at least eight unique stations are leftafter the duopoly is formed and two of the four high-est-rated stations in a market cannot be owned by thesame person or company.

Honig and an umbrella group supporting diversi-ty and competition in media ownership, calledDiversity and Competition Supporters (DCS), arguethat the changes in the rule “suppressed minority andfemale ownership, and its harmful implications faroutweigh any consideration of potential benefits theduopoly rule may confer.”

Honig’s DCS group also found that duopoliesmade it harder for minorities to access capital fromlending institutions. In a 2012 brief to the FCC, theDCS said, “duopolies have threatened minority own-ership because of the fact that lenders and investorsare less willing to finance a stand-alone station whenthey can finance duopolies because of their moreattractive revenue models.”

DCS also reported that local television duopoliesoften cut the local programming options targeted topeople of color.

Some minority groups did manage to eke outmodest gains in ownership.

Hispanics and Blacks saw gains in lower powertelevision stations (LPTV) that serve local marketswith a limited broadcast range. Hispanic lower powertelevision station ownership jumped from 85 stationsin 2009 to 120 stations in 2011. Blacks saw the num-ber of stations they owned more than double, fromseven to 16 stations.

African Americans increased their ownership inFM radio stations from 63 in 2009 to 93 in 2011.Over that same period, Hispanics increased their FMstation ownership from 141 stations to 151.

Despite modest gains in some areas, minoritymedia ownership makes up only a fraction of whatWhites control. Whites own majority stakes in morethan 69 percent of full power TV stations, 76 percentof low power television stations and nearly 80 percent

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of FM radio stations.Some advocates fear that without major gains in

minority media ownership, people of color will losethe ability to shape images and messages that reachtheir communities and beyond.

“Black media ownership is critical. Otherwise, wedon’t have the ability to articulate our voice withoutdistortion or without being complicated by someoneelse’s agenda,” said Michael Eric Dyson, GeorgetownUniversity sociology professor who makes frequentappearances on television.

Dyson added: “The reality is, that without signifi-cant presence in terms of radio terrestrial and satelliteas well as television, then African American peopleare at a loss.”

Some civil rights groups believe that these lossescould grow if the FCC makes it easier for corpora-tions to further consolidate media ownership inmajor markets across the nation.

Proponents for weakening cross-ownership regu-lations argue that it will allow companies that alreadyown top 20 TV or radio stations in a market to injectmuch needed capital into struggling into newspapers,saving local jobs.

However, critics of say that the minority ownerswill be squeezed out of a rapidly-changing and con-tracting industry.

“We’re deeply concerned that it will have a negativeeffect on racial, ethnic minority and women mediaownership,” said Hilary Shelton, Washington, D.C.Bureau chief of the National Association for theAdvancement of Colored People. “Diversity in themedia is not just geographic diversity its not just diver-sity in programming it’s also diversity in the very coreof business in decisions made at the owner’s level.”DISCLAIMER: The beliefs and viewpoints expressed in opinion pieces, letters to theeditor, by columnists and/or contributing writers are not necessarily those ofOurWeekly.

satisfaction and affordability.One of the most important tools for small busi-

ness is legal services. How do you find quality legalrepresentation and counsel? You should not rely onword of mouth, Google or “hit or miss.” The wrongdecision can cost you millions of dollars and destroyyour business. We live in a litigious society, and alsonegotiation is a critical matter to consider.

The National Black Chamber of Commerceendorses the network of high-powered law firms andsincere service known as Legal Shield. You mightwant to look at this option. There is nothing like it,and small Black-owned firms are signing up with thisfirm at a record pace.

These are some of the important tools. Pleaseconsider them.

Alford is the co-founder, president/CEO of the National BlackChamber of Commerce®. Website: www.nationalbcc.org. Email:halford@nationalbcc.org.

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■ They join other cities in calling on U.S.Department of Education

BY CYNTHIA E. GRIFFINOW MANAGING EDITOR

Accusing the Los Angeles Unified School Districtof destabilizing their school, parents, students, teach-ers and community stakeholders at Crenshaw Highhave joined a national coalition of activists from 18cities across the nation to take their case to the UnitedStates Department of Education and Congress.

As part of a campaign called Journey for Justice 2,some 250 individuals, including representatives fromCrenshaw, met with elected officials and attended ahearing by the United States Department ofEducation on the impact of school closures, turn-arounds, phase-outs and co-locations.

Additionally, some school groups in the nationalcoalition have filed a complaint with the U.S.Department of Education against school districtsaround the nation under Title VI of the 1964 CivilRights Act. The federal government has agreed toinvestigate six of the complaints—Chicago, Detroit,New York, Newark, Philadelphia and Washington,D.C. Crenshaw activists are exploring the possibilityof filing a federal complaint s well.

This section of the act reads that “No person in

the United States, shall, on the ground of race, coloror national origin, be excluded from participation in,be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimi-nation under any program or activity receiving feder-al financial assistance.”

At a press conference Monday held at CrenshawHigh, speakers accused the LAUSD of imposingheavy-handed, top-down transformations or recon-stitutions on schools that were predominantly popu-lated by students of color.

The national complaint alleges that reconstitu-tions and conversions target and disproportionatelynegatively impact African American students andcommunities as well as other students of color.

The move to a national arena follows a vote onJan. 15 by the Los Angeles school board to transformCrenshaw from a traditional high school into threemagnet schools effective with the start of the 2013-14academic year. In the process, all faculty and staff willhave to reapply for their jobs and students will haveto apply for enrollment.

The district has promised that all students cur-rently enrolled at the campus will be able to attendwhen the new school year begins in September.

But the Crenshaw Cougar Coalition claims theprocess continues to be mired in confusion.According to their literature, some students and fam-ilies are not aware of the extra application that must

submitted to attend the magnet.The coalition also claims that magnet “connotes

an entry test and the need for proficient academicabilities,” which they believe may intimidate the mostvulnerable pupils.

Locally, parents and activists want the district tolive up to what they saw as a promise in a Jan. 16 let-ter sent out not to reconstitute the staff at the highschool and to live up to its promise to work collabo-ratively with stakeholders on any and all plans.

They also want the district to follow through onpromises to give money to build on current efforts toprovide students with social services as well as morecollege counseling, positive behavior support pro-grams and parent engagement resources.

Finally, the Crenshaw Cougar Coalition wants toensure access, retention and equity at the proposednew magnet schools for all students currently atCrenshaw and in the community.

The Crenshaw coalition also seeks to stop thereconstitutions, make sure that the conversion tomagnets does not lead to exclusion of students in thecommunity surrounding the high school and cause acorresponding increase in dropout rates. It is also

asking that the federal government intervene atManual Arts High School to reverse the negativeimpact. Manual underwent a magnet conversion lastschool year. The complaint also asks that the federalgovernment analyze the impacts of the charter turn-over of Henry Clay Middle School and other convert-ed/reconstituted schools such as Fremont andWestchester high schools as it relates to equity andaccess for students and intervene as appropriate atthose schools and at any other schools that have beenreconstructed in a negative, destabilizing way.

In addition, as part of the national action, activistshave put together a plan they want the federal gov-ernment to utilize called Sustainable Success Modelfor School Improvement.

While Crenshaw activists take their fight to thenation’s capital, the school district is planning a seriesof meetings to solicit community input, called “Coffeewith the Principal.” The next one will take placeSaturday, Feb. 2, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the school.

Among the topics that will be discussed arethemes for the magnets, the curriculum for each aswell, what traits will be sought in the staff that willserve the students.

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■ Gulf between MTA proposal andcommunity’s vision

BY STANLEY O. WILLIFORDOW EDITOR

A meeting of the First Community DevelopmentCouncil at First Church of God . . . Center of Hope inInglewood with representatives from theMetropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) illustrated justhow wide the gulf is between the Crenshaw/LAXTransit Line the MTA wants to build and the line thecommunity wants.

That gulf seemed almost as wide as the distancefrom where the train starts to where it ends—a dis-tance of about 8.5 miles.

Rob Ball, project director for MTA, met withabout 100 concerned citizens last week at the churchat 9550 Crenshaw Blvd. in Inglewood.

Ball, whose talk was often difficult to follow, out-lined the way the proposed Crenshaw/LAX TransitCorridor train would travel south from the ExpoLine along Crenshaw Boulevard and connect withthe Green Line train near the Los Angeles

International Airport (LAX).Utility work, he said, was being done along

Crenshaw and some ground had been broken aroundLAX. He spoke of contracts being sought. He men-tioned the Leimert Park Station—“We’re really tryingto build that station”; a substation at 59th Street that“has had some controversy” and a crossover atSlauson Avenue. He also spoke of acquiring propertyfor stations.

The MTA is proposing six new stations for theCrenshaw/LAX Line—Crenshaw/Exposition,Crenshaw/Martin Luther KingBlvd./Crenshaw/Slauson, Florence/West,Florence/LaBrea and Aviation/Century. Stations atCrenshaw/Vernon (Leimert Park) and Florence/Hindry(Inglewood) are designated as optional.

One man, voicing the position of many others,commented that the train should be underground.Other people mentioned the safety of schoolchildrenand pedestrians, and how the present design will dis-rupt services or kill business in the Inglewood area.

“We sympathize with what you you’re sayingabout businesses, said Ball, “but MTA will not clear

Inglewood sees tough crossingat the Crenshaw/LAX Line

see CRENSHAW/LAX LINE page 11

Here’s a look at African American people and issues makingheadlines throughout the country.

CALIFORNIAA San Francisco Bay Area newly-wed couple, Kevin Weston andLateefah Simon, have started anational effort to register 1,000African Americans as possiblebone marrow donors and find amatch for Kevin, who needs toundergo a transplant in less thantwo months for an extremelyrare form of leukemia. Kevin was diagnosed with T-cellProlymphocytic Leukemia (T-PLL), which primarily affectsadults over the age of 30. The cancer is very rare and aggres-sive, with only 10 cases per year in the United States. The cou-ple urges African Americans to find and attend a local drive-intheir communities and to join the Be the Match bone marrowregistry. Registering takes just a few minutes, and involves apre-screening and swab sample of the inside of the cheek.People can also go online to www.marrow.org to order a kit tobe sent to their homes. For more information on Kevin andLateefah’s story visit www.KevinandLateefah.com.

***Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, star forwardfor the Los Angeles Lakers, leads the roster of judges for thestatewide high school student video contest called DirectingChange. The contest is part of statewide efforts to prevent sui-cide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental ill-ness, and to promote the mental health and wellness of stu-dents. High school students throughout California are invited toDirect Change by submitting 60-second public serviceannouncements in two categories: suicide prevention andeliminating stigma about mental illness. Deadline to submitvideo entries is March 1, 2013.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAU.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumerannounced during President BarackObama’s Inaugural Luncheon that astatue of the civil rights icon RosaParks will be added to the NationalStatuary Hall, where the luncheon tookplace at the U.S. Capitol, before theend of the year. Parks will be the firstAfrican American woman to have herlikeness depicted in the hall, said Schumer, who also was incharge of organizing the inauguration. Schumer is chairman ofthe Senate Rules Committee, and in that position he overseesthe capitol’s artwork.

FLORIDAFlorida A&M University, still embroiled in a wrongful death law-suit for a student band member, has submitted a 27-pageresponse to a state investigation. Florida lawmakers want toknow why FAMU failed to stop widespread hazing on campus,which ultimately led to the death of band member RobertChampion Jr. in 2011. He was beaten to death by fellow bandmembers in a hazing ritual. FAMU has responded by insistingthat its current anti-hazing program “embraces and exceeds16 best practices for anti-hazing programs.” The school hascreated new administrative positions, including a newly hiredanti-hazing official. FAMU has also launched a website encour-aging students to report hazing, and has put much greaterinstitutional control on its famed “Marching 100” band.

GEORGIABronner Bros. International has announced the 2013 BB ICONaward honorees. Presented by Clairol Professional, the awardswill pay homage to individuals and businesses that impact theworld of beauty and style. The black-tie event will take placeon Monday, Feb. 18, at the historic Rialto Center for the Arts atGeorgia State University in downtown Atlanta. The event willfeature “Evolution of Style” vignettes with models donningiconic hairstyles, makeup and fashion from the ’60s throughtoday. “These special vignettes will represent each of the sixdecades in which Bronner Bros. has been in business,” saidGerald Render, vice president of marketing. “The presentationwill also visually reminds us of the power and influence thatbeauty and fashion industry professionals hold, particularly[for] African Americans.”

NEW YORK For the first time in its 13-year history, The Black Reel Awardswill be presented in New York City. The awards presentationwill take place on Feb. 7 at MIST Harlem, the Foundation for theAdvancement of African Americans in Film (FAAAF) announced.MIST Harlem is the country’s first completely minority-owned,converged entertainment center to consist of a three-screendigital cinema, live performance venue and restaurant com-bined. The Black Reel Awards annually selects and spotlightsfilms and performances featuring African Americans, as well aspeople of color throughout the African Diaspora. The 13thannual Black Reel Awards will simultaneously reveal the win-ners from a live presentation at MIST and on the Black ReelAwards Live Broadcast on BlogTalkRadio.

TEXASThe 2013 Urban Invitational, which is returning to Houston forthe second consecutive year, will exclusively feature fourHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the first

time in the event’s history. The four participating collegiatebaseball programs are Alabama State University(Montgomery), Southern University (Baton Rouge, La.), PrairieView A&M University (Prairie View, Texas) and Texas SouthernUniversity (Houston). The Urban Invitational is the annual,round-robin collegiate baseball tournament designed by MajorLeague Baseball to give HBCUs and their baseball programsnational exposure. All Urban Invitational games will be playedat Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros Feb. 22-24.The games on Saturday, Feb. 23, will air live on MLB Networkand MLB.com, beginning at 4 p.m. CST (5 p.m. EST), with play-by-play by MLB Network analysts Joe Magrane and PaulSeverino.

OHIOCleveland native Lorenzo Herman,39, currently studying to become aJesuit priest, was installed as presi-dent of the National Black CatholicSeminarians Association (NBCSA).For the former Air Force in-flight refu-eling specialist, community activistand actor, it was just the latest in aseries of diverse accomplishments.And a surprising twist for a boy raised Baptist. As incomingpresident of the NBCSA, Herman takes the reins from outgoingpresident Rev. Mr. Dwayne Davis, who attests to Herman’sstrengths: “It’s no surprise to me that Lorenzo Herman waschosen as our new president. I believe that Lorenzo is the nextstepping stone to make our group a success.” The NBCSA,founded in 1968, is committed to building brotherly fraternityand spiritual bonds among black Catholic seminarians acrossthe United States.

UTAHSalt Lake Community College celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.with a series of events. Professor Michele Goodwin provided thecollege’s Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote address, entitled:“Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Social Justice, Race andCivil Rights.” SLCC also presented a Humanitarian Awards cer-emony and panel discussion on Martin Luther King Jr.’s “BelovedCommunity.” The event also honored the 2013 “Embracing the

Dream” award recipients, artist and activist Ruby Chacon, BishopScott Hayashi, and Jack Hesleph, SLCC director of StudentEmployment and Cooperative Ed. Services. This annual awardrecognizes individuals and/or organizations for outstanding serv-ice and advocacy toward fulfillment of “The Dream.”

NATIONALAward-winning content producerKeith Clinkscales, who launched Vibemagazine with Quincy Jones andTime Warner, is starting a new ven-ture with ESPN—an online Internetdestination on sports and culture.Clinkscales’ TheShadowLeague.compromises engaging, insightful andentertaining coverage of the intersec-tion of sports, pop culture and race.ESPN announced a relationship with The Shadow League thatconsists of funding as well as the potential to develop variouscontent opportunities. The Shadow League remains an inde-pendent company with its own editorial voice. Clinkscales saidTheShadowLeague.com will be a go-to website for edgy, for-ward-thinking perspectives, led by editor in chief VincentThomas (“The Black Quarterback Is Dead”), and supported bythe site’s deputy editor Khalid Salaam and social media editorJames Carr (“Marijuana Propaganda and Mathieu”).

INTERNATIONALThe African Union has called on its member countries, the eco-nomic community and Africans on the continent and in theDiaspora to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding ofthe continental organization, according to the GlobalInformation Network. The AU Commission said that the actualdate should be celebrated with cultural activities, debates,school contests and public inquiries. Plans for the 50thanniversary celebrations will be submitted by AU Commissionchairwoman Nkozasana Dlamini-Zuma to the 20th summit ofAU heads of state and government at the AU headquarters inAddis Ababa under the theme “Pan-Africanism andRenaissance.”

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■ No substitute forcommitment, Part 1

BY MEL AND PEARL SHAWOW CONTRIBUTORS

Successful fundraisingfor a nonprofit requires thefull commitment of boardmembers, the executivedirector, staff, and volunteerleadership. Without thiscommitment, it is very dif-ficult to meet fundraisinggoals. People may say theyare committed, and that isgood. What is more impor-tant is the extent to whichpeople embody that commitment.

Consider the following: Do all leaders under-stand how much money the organization wantsto raise, and what the funds will be used for? Caneach articulate the impact the organizationmakes, and how it is unique? What about thestrategic plan? Do leaders understand the planand how proposed fundraising ties to it? Doeseach believe the fundraising goal is achievable?Do leaders understand where the projected rev-enue will come from, and what plans are in placeif initial solicitations are not successful?

What about their actions? Do your leadersembody integrity? Are they accountable? Do theyencourage transparency? Do they come preparedto meetings and remain in contact with othermembers of the organization’s leadership betweenmeetings? In the area of fundraising, do theymake their own financial gift and ask others to do

so? Do they generate enthusiasm for fundraising?Do they help secure in-kind resources that canoffset organizational or fundraising costs? Dothey share their creativity, resources, and prob-lem-solving skills to help advance fundraising?Most importantly, do they follow through onagreements?

While it takes time to cultivate and secure fullcommitment, this step cannot be pushed aside. Ifa fundraising initiative is executive director’svision she should take time to meet individuallywith board members and share her vision andcommitment. She will need to let board membersknow what it will take to make the vision a realityand ask for their support. She should be preparedto answer questions and overcome objections.

Likewise, if a project is the vision of the boardof directors, the board chair should take the timeto meet personally with the executive director toshare the board’s vision and explain how the proj-ect will advance the organization’s mission andstrategic plan. The board should be prepared toanswer the executive director’s questions, and toprovide her with the resources, support, and lead-ership that the proposed fundraising initiativewill require.

The questions and objections raised by boardmembers or the executive director may not bedifferent from those that will need to be over-come when talking with prospective donors andpartners. These comments, questions, and/orobjectives can be most helpful in developing astrong case for support.

Regardless of where it originates, all leadersneed to be engaged in the process of defining afundraising project and its financial goals. Whatare you doing to engage the leadership at yournonprofit? What actions will you take to inspirecommitment and engagement that will helpsecure funds, involvement, partnerships, and in-kind resources? Let us know.

© Mel and Pearl Shaw. Mel and Pearl Shaw are theauthors of “Prerequisites for Fundraising Success.” They pro-vide fundraising counsel to nonprofits. Visit them atwww.saadandshaw.com.

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■ Industry preofessionals donate time to the cause

BY JULIANA NORWOOD ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR

The Make A Film Foundation provides an opportu-nity for young people diagnosed with critical or termi-nal illness to use the media as a powerful tool for self-expression and communication by creating 5-minutefilm legacies. Pairing participants with noted directors,writers, actors and producer mentors, Make A FilmFoundation provides them with the tools, resources andguidance to reclaim the media and give them a voice.

The Make A Film Foundation is a vision inspiredby Inner City Filmmakers and The Make A WishFoundation, two organizations that continue to uplift,motivate and create.

“Young people facing illness and long-term hospi-talization naturally feel marginalized from the world,”said Executive Director Tamika Lamison. “Manyspend vast amounts of time watching television, expe-riencing realities they may never share. Make a FilmFoundation provides these young people an opportu-nity to reclaim the media as a tool for creative expres-sion and personal empowerment. At Make a FilmFoundation we believe that creativity and self-expres-sion are innately therapeutic,” she said.

Make a Film Foundation uses top quality film, digitaland HD equipment as needed for each short. The organ-ization solicits in-kind donations in the form of soundstages, equipment, services and supplies from companiesincluding Kodak, Panavision, Panasonic, Final Draft andtargeted studios and/or production companies.

Computers and software come from other resourceorganizations such as the Melinda and Bill GatesFoundation, Apple, IBM, and other PC manufacturers.

“For a critically ill child or teen, in all reality thebest we can do is help them discover a sense of mean-ing or purpose,” said Lamison. “Make A FilmFoundation will help young people facing illness usetheir dreams and imagination to explore and givevoice to answers that no one else can offer. Make AFilm Foundation demonstrates that within everyyoung person, no matter how ill, there is power;power to create beauty and meaning out of seeminglysenseless situations, to speak with a strong voice, andmost importantly to grasp the dream of a brightfuture and always keep it insight as their journeyunfolds,” Lamison said.

The Make A Film Foundation has been fortunateenough to secure successful individuals in the TV/filmindustry as board member for the organization. IsaiahWashington (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Elijah Wood(“Lord of the Rings”) are just two of the lead actingmentors. The Foundation also has mentors from theareas of writing and directing. Actor/producer/directorHill Harper also sits on the board of directors.

In order to create these legacy short films, theMake A Film Foundation relies on funding and sup-port from the community to bring these projects tofruition. Some of the nonprofit’s specific measurableobjectives are outlined as:

• Raise $100,000.00 to create up to five short filmseach year, inspired by kids diagnosed with critical orterminal diseases and co-created with the entertain-ment community.

• Have a gala benefit screening for each film.• Raise at least $50,000.00 each year to give back to

charity.• Create a DVD collection of the films to sell for

charity.“Our goal is to ensure that we will be able to fulfill

the particulars of each participant’s vision,” saidLamison. “Your generosity can make that happen. Tohelp ensure that their film is a success, give with yourheart. Any amount is welcomed and it is greatlyappreciated.”

For more information on the organization andhow to donate, visit the Foundation’s website atwww.makeaflimfoundation.org.

Make A FilmFoundation bringsvisions to realityfor terminal youth

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any portion of the project that there is no fundingfor.” He said the board has been trying to find addi-tional funding for several years.

The Crenshaw/Expo station would be under-ground with surface parking, tunneling “just past”Martin Luther King Blvd. and surfacing there, with astation at the Crenshaw Baldwin Hills Mall. Thereare other below-grade sections, but most of the lineis above ground.

“This train literally left the station before Ibecame mayor,” Inglewood Mayor James Butts toldthe group, but he said the line should have a“trenched crossing” at Florence Avenue and CenturyBoulevard.

“I would like to see the station at Market andFlorence,” he said, mentioning that there should bean overpass there so that pedestrians don’t have tocross a five-lane street.

Butts also said he wanted to see the HindryStation become a necessity rather than an option,because of the business district.

“We want the project to work for us,” said Butts,who asked those there to support it. “This is some-thing that we’ll have for decades, and it needs to bedone right the first time.”

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JANUARY 31MAYORAL FORUM. Major community and labor organizationswill press mayoral candidates on their vision for makingSouth L.A. key to the city’s future prosperity during the SouthL.A. Mayoral Candidates Forum at Ward AME Church, 1177 W.25th St., from 6-8pm. For info: (718) 791-9162.

LAX PLANNING. The City of L.A. Board of Airport Commissi-oners (BOAC) will hold a public hearing regarding the LAXSpecific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) at a special sessionbeginning at 9:30am in the Samuel Greenberg Board Room ofthe Clifton A. Moore Administration Building at LAX, One WorldWay, L.A. For info: (424) 646-5005.

FEBRUARY 1SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP. Assemblymember IsadoreHall hosts the Business 2 Business Breakfast Roundtablefrom 8am-12pm at California State University, DominguezHills, Loker Building, Second Floor, 1000 E. Victoria St.,Carson. Learn how to do business with state and local gov-ernment agencies. Free. For info: (310) 223-1201.

FEBRUARY 2BUS TOUR. Our Authors Study Club presents the BlackHistory Bus Tour which follows the progress of the AfricanAmerican community in L.A. Tour includes Biddy Mason Wall,

Sugar Hill, the Island, Central Avenue, Leimert Park, and otherlocations. Bus leaves from Consolidated Realty, 3725 DonFelipe Drive, L.A. from 8am-3pm. Free. For info:oascinfo@gmail.com.

DENTAL SCREENINGS. Dental volunteers connected with theUCLA School of Dentistry will provide the “Give Kids a Smile”program from 9am-1pm at the T.H.E. Clinic, Inc. at LennoxSchool District, 10223 Firmona Ave., Lennox. Program pro-vides free dental screenings, oral health education and refer-rals. Children 0-14 years old accepted. Free. For info: (310)695-4017.

CONFERENCE. At the end of Modern Slavery AwarenessMonth, a one-day USC conference, “From Prosecution toEmpowerment,” provides an important, research-based lookat how assumptions about human trafficking and victimhoodmay work against the best interests of those being exploited.Davidson Conference Center, University of Southern Californiafrom 8am-5pm. Free. For info: (213) 740-0252.

CONCERT. Supa Soul featuring JaNell performs at theWarehouse Restaurant, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey,beginning at 9pm. Cost $10. For info:www.facebook.com/supasoul.

RALLY. Compton NAACP hosts a rally against hate crimes onthe steps of the Compton Courthouse, 200 W. Compton Blvd.,Compton. For info: (310) 710-6088.

FEBRUARY 3ART EXHIBIT. Celebrate Black History Month at CulturalInteriors with artworks from Carlos Spivey and DonaldBernard at 5573 W. Pico Blvd. L.A., from 2-5pm. There willalso be a champagne reception. Free. For info: (323) 292-1500.

FEBRUARY 8 MAYORAL DEBATE. The Rotary Club of Los Angeles hosts themayoral luncheon debates on business and civic issues forthe future of L.A. at the JW Marriot at LA Live, 900 W. OlympicBlvd., L.A., beginning at 11:30am. Cost $50. For info: (213)624-8601 ext. 103.

FILM SCREENING. Celebrate Black History Month at a show-ing of “Brother Outsider” a documentary based of the life ofBayard Rustin, at Solidarity Hall, 2122 W. Jefferson Blvd., L.A.Door donation $3-5. Home-cooked supper served at 6pm foran $8 donation. For info: (323) 732-6416.

JAZZ. The Billy Mitchell Trio Jazz Cool Down at TheCharleston, offers shows at 7:30pm and 9:15pm, 2460Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Tickets are $10. (310) 828-2115.

FEBRUARY 9LITERACY CELEBRATION. Bright Stars Reading Club’s ninthanniversary celebration features a fun-filled family literacynight from 5:30-10pm at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel,5990 Green Valley Circle, Culver City. Food, games, prizes, artsand crafts and more featured. Advanced payment is $25adults/$20 kids 2 and older. (310) 673-7323.

FEBRUARY 9DIVORCE WORKSHOP. Experts will answer questions forthose who are going through or considering divorce at 21051Warner Center Lane, Ste. 100, Woodland Hills, from 10am-12pm. Free. RSVP at (818) 348-6700.

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■ Lifetime celebrates BlackHistory Month

BY GAIL CHOICEOW CONTRIBUTOR

It’s that time of the yearagain when African Americanheritage is front and center.

Black History Month is my favorite time of theyear. And now Lifetime is apparently making it oneof their favorite times of the year, too. LifetimeNetwork will be presenting three world premieremovies featuring some of Hollywood’s top perform-ers. You’re guaranteed to be entertained, and enlight-ened.

Kicking it off Saturday, Feb. 2, Angela Bassett andMary J. Blige star in “Betty & Coretta,” the true lifestory of two women who forged a life-long friendshipfollowing the tragic deaths of their husbands in thebattle for civil rights. Bassett stars as Coretta ScottKing, wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, played byMalik Yoba and Blige as Dr. Betty Shabazz, wife ofMalcolm X, played by Lindsay Owen Pierre.

With both of their husbands assassinated, theirdeaths led to more questions than answers.

Faced with a broken and angry America, the twoheld each other up. Raising children on their own,the two fought to keep the honor and the legacy oftheir husbands alive.

Don’t miss this powerful story of two of America’smost outstanding women, in “Betty & Coretta”Saturday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. on Lifetime.

Saturday, Feb. 9, Toni Braxton stars in “Twist ofFaith,” an interfaith love story about a singleChristian mother (Braxton) and an Orthodox Jewishwidower (David Julian Hirsh), whose mutual passionfor music and singing draws them together.

Jacob Fisher (Hirsh), a cantor and amateur song-writer living in Brooklyn, N.Y., witnesses the sense-less murder of his wife and three children. In a stateof shock, he walks out on his life. After wanderingaimlessly, he finds himself in smalltown USA, namelyBrent, Ala., where he is embraced by Nina (Braxton),a single mother who happens to be a Gospel singer.

Gospel music, and Nina’s special attention to thebrokenness of Fisher’s challenges are the keys toreviving his spirit while at the same time making adifference in her life.

Be prepared to sing praises to “Twist of Faith”Saturday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m.

Rounding out Lifetime’s world premiere movielineup for Black History Month is “Pastor Brown”Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. Salli Richardson-Whitfield stars as ayoung woman with a past who returns home to takeover as pastor of the family church after her father’s(Keith David) death. She is forced to face her sordidpast and mend fences with her son (Michael B.Jordan) and sister (Nicole Ari Parker).

Just one look at this cast of characters and youinstantly know she’s in big trouble, and she’s got toconvince a lot of folks that she is the one to lead thecongregation.

It’s a host of saints and sinners when “PastorBrown” comes to town on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m.

“Pastor Brown,” “Twist of Faith” and “Betty andCoretta” boasts outstanding casts and deliver rivetingperformances. What an excellent way to celebrateBlack History Month!

Lifetime received 10 NAACP Image Award nomi-nations, more than any other basic cable network, for“Steel Magnolias,” 2012’s No. 1 cable movie telecastamong key demographics (excluding miniseries), and“Abducted: The Carlina White Story,” which averagedmore than 4 million total viewers.

The network’s nominees include “Steel Magnolias”and “Abducted: The Carlina White Story” forTelevision Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special;“Steel Magnolias’ Alfre Woodard, Jill Scott, PhyliciaRashad and Queen Latifah, as well as Keke Palmer of“Abducted: The Carlina White Story,” for Actress in aTelevision Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special;

Tory Kittles and Afemo Omilami of “SteelMagnolias” for Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special; and Elizabeth Hunter(“Abducted: The Carlina White Story”) for Writing ina Motion Picture—(Theatrical or Television).

Contact Gail Choice at gail@hollywoodbychoice.com

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Angela Bassett and Mary J. Blige in “Betty & Coretta”Toni Braxton, David Hirsh in “Twist ofFaith”

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2013 012862

The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:Wil-Sons, 834 E. Cyrene St.,Carson, CA 90746-3018,County of Los Angeles Registered owner(s):Henry A. Wilson, Sr., 834 E.Cyrene St., Carson, CA 90746-3018This business is conducted byan Individual The registrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on01/01/2008I declare that all information inthis statement is true andcorrect. (A registrant whodeclares as true informationwhich he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)S/ Henry A. Wilson, Sr., Owner This statement was filed withthe County Clerk of LosAngeles on January 18, 2013NOTICE-In accordance withSubdivision (a) of Section17920, a Fictitious NameStatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided inSubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to section 17913other than a change in theresidence address of aregistered owner. A NewFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a FictitiousBusiness Name in violation ofthe rights of another underFederal, State, or common law(See Section 14411 et seq.,Business and ProfessionsCode).Original1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/13CNS-2438825#OUR WEEKLY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2013 006438

The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:1. Whims And Fancies 2.S t romness Tech, 3941Veselich Avenue, Apt. 345,Los Angeles, CA 90039 ,County of Los Angeles Registered owner(s):Soma Acharye, 3941 VeselichAvenue, Apt. 345, Los Angeles,CA 90039Kaushik Acharya, 3941Veselich Avenue, Apt. 345, LosAngeles, CA 90039 This business is conducted by

a Married CoupleThe registrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on01/01/2013I declare that all information inthis statement is true andcorrect. (A registrant whodeclares as true informationwhich he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)S/ Soma Acharya, OwnerThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of LosAngeles on January 10, 2013 NOTICE-In accordance withSubdivision (a) of Section17920, a Fictitious NameStatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided inSubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to section 17913other than a change in theresidence address of aregistered owner. A NewFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a FictitiousBusiness Name in violation ofthe rights of another underFederal, State, or common law(See Section 14411 et seq.,Business and ProfessionsCode).Original1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/13CNS-2438823#OUR WEEKLY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012 254397

The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:1. Chocolate Gurl Clothing,2. Classic Plateau, 3. ClichèPol ish, 4. Cute Pout, 5.Complete Potent ia l , 6 .Chivalry Prone, 7, CharismaPresent, 16805 Yukon Ave.,#15, To rrance, CA 90504,County of Los AngelesRegistered owner(s):Myeisha Dunn, 16805 YukonAve., #15, Torrance, CA 90504Sheree Dunn, 16805 YukonAve., #15, Torrance, CA 90504This business is conducted byGeneral PartnershipThe registrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on N/AI declare that all information inthis statement is true andcorrect. (A registrant whodeclares as true informationwhich he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)S/ Myeisha Dunn, OwnerThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of LosAngeles on December 24,2012.NOTICE-In accordance withSubdivision (a) of Section17920, a Fictitious Name

Statement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided inSubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to section 17913other than a change in theresidence address of aregistered owner. A NewFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a FictitiousBusiness Name in violation ofthe rights of another underFederal, State, or common law(See Section 14411 et seq.,Business and ProfessionsCode).Original1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/13CNS-2435215#OUR WEEKLY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2013004345

The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:The Bluebird Company, 971Sanborn Ave., Apt. #2, LosAngeles, CA 90029, Countyof LARegistered owner(s):Leah Beth Woodring, 971Sanborn Ave. Apt #2, LosAngeles, CA 90029This business is conducted byan IndividualThe registrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on 12/1/12I declare that all information inthis statement is true andcorrect. (A registrant whodeclares as true informationwhich he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)S/ Leah WoodringThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of LosAngeles on January 8, 2013NOTICE-In accordance withSubdivision (a) of Section17920, a Fictitious NameStatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided inSubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to section 17913other than a change in theresidence address of aregistered owner. A NewFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a FictitiousBusiness Name in violation ofthe rights of another underFederal, State, or common law(See Section 14411 et seq.,Business and ProfessionsCode).Original

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012257122

The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:The Art of Tablesett ing &Etiquiette, 1638 1/4 MenloAvenue, Los Angeles, CA90006, County of Los AngelesRegistered owner(s):Marian Locke, 1638 1/4 MenloAvenue, Los Angeles, CA90006This business is conducted byan individualThe registrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on N/AI declare that all information inthis statement is true andcorrect. (A registrant whodeclares as true informationwhich he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)S/ Marian Locke, OwnerThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of LosAngeles on December 28,2012.NOTICE-In accordance withSubdivision (a) of Section17920, a Fictitious NameStatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided inSubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to section 17913other than a change in theresidence address of aregistered owner. A NewFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a FictitiousBusiness Name in violation ofthe rights of another underFederal, State, or common law(See Section 14411 et seq.,Business and ProfessionsCode).Original1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/13CNS-2433043#OUR WEEKLY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2013001961

The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:TV Nursing Consultant, 7225East Stearns Street, LongBeach, CA 90815, County ofLos AngelesRegistered owner(s):Teresita Manalo, 7225 EastStearns Street, Long Beach,CA 90815This business is conducted byan individualThe registrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on11/01/2012I declare that all information inthis statement is true andcorrect. (A registrant whodeclares as true informationwhich he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)S/ Teresita Manalo, OwnerThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of LosAngeles on January 04, 2013.NOTICE-In accordance withSubdivision (a) of Section17920, a Fictitious NameStatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided inSubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to section 17913other than a change in theresidence address of a

registered owner. A NewFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a FictitiousBusiness Name in violation ofthe rights of another underFederal, State, or common law(See Section 14411 et seq.,Business and ProfessionsCode).Amended1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/13CNS-2432974#OUR WEEKLY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2013000878

The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:A rrow Secur i ty Serv ices,13313 S Wi lk ie Ave. ,Gardena, CA 90249, Countyof Los AngelesRegistered owner(s):Don C Robinson, 13313 SWilkie Ave., Gardena, CA90249This business is conducted byan individualThe registrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on N/AI declare that all information inthis statement is true andcorrect. (A registrant whodeclares as true informationwhich he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)S/ Don C Robinson, OwnerThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of LosAngeles on January 03, 2013.NOTICE-In accordance withSubdivision (a) of Section17920, a Fictitious NameStatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided inSubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to section 17913other than a change in theresidence address of aregistered owner. A NewFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a FictitiousBusiness Name in violation ofthe rights of another underFederal, State, or common law(See Section 14411 et seq.,Business and ProfessionsCode).Original1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/13CNS-2432972#OUR WEEKLY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012 256376

The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:1. Westside Business Stop,2. Westside Mai l Stop, 3.Westside Biz & Mail Stop,1324 West Avenue J #2,Lancaster, CA 93534, Countyof L.A.1752 East Avenue J #235,Lancaster, California 93535Registered owner(s):Ali H - Dheini, 2822 SpringfieldPlace, Lancaster, Calif 93536This business is conducted byan IndividualThe registrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on N/AI declare that all information inthis statement is true andcorrect. (A registrant whodeclares as true informationwhich he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)S/ Ali H. Dheini, ProprietorThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of LosAngeles on December 27, 2012

NOTICE-In accordance withSubdivision (a) of Section17920, a Fictitious NameStatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided inSubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to section 17913other than a change in theresidence address of aregistered owner. A NewFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a FictitiousBusiness Name in violation ofthe rights of another underFederal, State, or common law(See Section 14411 et seq.,Business and ProfessionsCode).Original1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/13CNS-2430553#OUR WEEKLY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012252304

The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:KZ Import /Export, 2307Fallen Dr., Rowland Heights,CA 91748, County of LosAngeles.Registered owner(s):Xia Zhu, 2307 Fallen Dr.,Rowland Heights, CA 91748.This business is conducted byan individual.The registrant commenced totransact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on N/A.I declare that all information inthis statement is true andcorrect. (A registrant whodeclares as true informationwhich he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)S/ Xia Zhu, OwnerThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of LosAngeles on December 20,2012.NOTICE-In accordance withSubdivision (a) of Section17920, a Fictitious NameStatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided inSubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to section 17913other than a change in theresidence address of aregistered owner. A NewFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a FictitiousBusiness Name in violation ofthe rights of another underFederal, State, or common law(See Section 14411 et seq.,Business and ProfessionsCode).Original1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/13CNS-2430537#OUR WEEKLY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 2012248226

The following person(s) is (are)doing business as:Si lverspoon BreasfeedingServices, 1549 228th Street,Torrance, CA 90501, Countyof Los Angeles, P.O. Box 3325,Torrance, CA 90510Registered owner(s):Sandra Lemus-Gonzalez, 1549228th Street, Torrance, CA90501This business is conducted byan individualThe registrant commenced to

transact business under thefictitious business name ornames listed above on N/AI declare that all information inthis statement is true andcorrect. (A registrant whodeclares as true informationwhich he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)S/ Sandra Lemus-Gonzalez,OwnerThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of LosAngeles on December 13,2012.NOTICE-In accordance withSubdivision (a) of Section17920, a Fictitious NameStatement generally expires atthe end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk,except, as provided inSubdivision (b) of Section17920, where it expires 40days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statementpursuant to section 17913other than a change in theresidence address of aregistered owner. A NewFictitious Business NameStatement must be filed beforethe expiration.The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize theuse in this state of a FictitiousBusiness Name in violation ofthe rights of another underFederal, State, or common law(See Section 14411 et seq.,Business and ProfessionsCode).Original1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/13CNS-2429829#OUR WEEKLY

GOVERNMENT

CITY OF CARSON701 EAST CARSON STREET

CARSON, CALIFORNIA90745

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALRFP NO. P13-01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENTHAT THE PurchasingManager of the City of Carsonwill receive formal proposalsfor:

PARKING CITATIONPROCESSING SERVICES ASDESCRIBED BY REQUESTFOR PROPOSAL NO. P13-01

EACH PROPOSAL MUST BESUBMITTED IN THEENCLOSED RETURNENVELOPE OR SIMILARLYMARKED ENVELOPE INTRIPLICATE AND ON THEFORMS AVAILABLE IN THEOFFICE OF THEPURCHASING MANAGER. IFAN ENVELOPE OTHERTHAN THE ONE PROVIDEDIS USED TO RETURN THEPROPOSAL, IT MUST BEIDENTIFIED AS REQUESTFOR PROPOSAL RFP NO.P13-01 ON THE ENVELOPEAND ADDRESSED TO THECITY CLERK. FAILURE TOIDENTIFY THE PROPOSALON THE ENVELOPE MAYRESULT INDISQUALIFICATION OF THEPROPOSAL.

Each proposal must besubmitted in triplicate to theoffice of the City Clerk at 701 E.Carson Street, Carson,California, 90745, before 2:30p.m. on the 14t h day ofFebruary 2013, and will beopened at that time in theoffice of the City Clerk, City ofCarson and, thereafter, will besubmitted to the Purchasing

Manager/City Council foraward of a purchase contractor rejection of the proposals asthe Purchasing Manager/CityCouncil may deem wise inher/its discretion.

Proposals received at 2:30p.m. or after 2:30 p.m. willbe considered late. It is thepolicy of the City of Carsonto reject any proposal that isreceived late. Such proposalmay be returned unopened.

If you have any questionsregarding this request forproposal, please call KenMcKay, Public Safety ServicesManager, at (310) 952-1788.

DATED THIS 29TH DAY OFJANUARY 2013

CITY OF CARSON

RUTH RODRIGUEZ,PURCHASING MANAGER1/31/13CNS-2439278#OUR WEEKLY

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The Los Ange lesCommunity Colleges haveembarked on an extensivebuilding program funded byProposition A/AA to addressmuch-needed campusimprovements fo reducat iona l and supportfac i l i t ies for i ts n inecommuni ty co l leges. Forfuture bidding opportunitiesp lease v is i t the webs i tewww.build-laccd.org under“Contracting and BiddingSi te” then c l ick“Construction Look-Ahead”:

College: District WideProject Name: MasterAgreement for Purchase ofUninterrupted Power SupplyEquipmentProject Number: 40J.5J55.05Bid Number: 138

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the Los AngelesCommunity College District(“District”) invites sealed bidsfor the following:

This is a competitive bid for thepurchase by the Los AngelesCommunity College District ofthe following UninterruptedPower Supply Equipment(UPS), for its collegesthroughout the Los Angelesarea. The items to be procuredare broken down for thepurposes of bidding into two(2) Bid Categories and consistof UPS Equipment.Bids shall be prepared inconformance with theInstructions to Bidders usingthe forms included in theBidding Documents. All Bidsmust be received at Bu i ldLACCD, 915 Wilshire Blvd.,Ste 810, Los Angeles,Cal i fornia 90017, by eitherhand delivery or mail, no laterthan January 18, 2013 @ 3:00PM to be thereafter on saiddate and at said locationpublicly opened and readaloud. The Bidder assumes fulland sole responsibility fortimely receipt of its Bid, the BidSecurity and any otherdocuments required to besubmitted with the Bid.

Bidding Documents includingInstruction to Bidders andother documents, if any, will beavailable to Bidders on andafter December 28, 2012, atthe following locations:

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The District will provide one (1)complete set of BiddingDocuments to each Bidder,free of charge, for pick-upupon at least eight (8) hoursnotice to UniversalReprographics at any of theabove-stated UniversalReprographics locations.Bidder may arrange, atBidder’s own expense, fordocument delivery andadditional sets by contactingUniversal Reprographics at oneof the above-stated UniversalReprographics locations.

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TRUSTEE SALES

APN: 7343-016-010 TS No:CA05001604-12-1 TO No:5909429 NOTICE OFTRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED 1/18/2007.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTIONTO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLDAT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDINGS AGAINSTYOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER. On2/28/2013 at 09:00 AM,Vineyard Ballroom atDoubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 SycamoreDrive, Norwalk, CA 90650,MTC FINANCIAL INC. dbaTRUSTEE CORPS, as the dulyAppointed Trustee, under andpursuant to the power of salecontained in that certain Deedof Trust Recorded on01/26/2007 as Instrument No.20070164111 of official recordsin the Office of the Recorder ofLos Angeles County, California,executed by FRANK P.GUTIERREZ WIDOWER, asTrustor(s), in favor of INDYMACBANK,F.S.B., A FEDERALLYCHARTERED SAVINGS BANK.as Lender and MORTGAGEELECTRONIC REGISTRATIONSYSTEMS,INC. as nominee forLender, its successors and/orassigns, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TO THEHIGHEST BIDDER, in lawfulmoney of the United States, allpayable at the time of sale,that certain property situated insaid County, Californiadescribing the land therein as:As more fully described in saidDeed of Trust The propertyheretofore described is beingsold “as is”. The street addressand other commondesignation, if any, of the real

property described above ispurported to be: 241 C WEST220TH STREET , CARSON, CA90745 The undersignedTrustee disclaims any liabilityfor any incorrectness of thestreet address and othercommon designation, if any,shown herein. Said sale will bemade without covenant orwarranty, express or implied,regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of theNote(s) secured by said Deedof Trust, with interest thereon,as provided in said Note(s),advances if any, under theterms of the Deed of Trust,estimated fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and ofthe trusts created by said Deedof Trust. The total amount ofthe unpaid balance of theobligations secured by theproperty to be sold andreasonable estimated costs,expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication ofthis Notice of Trustee`s Sale isestimated to be $348,968.27(Estimated), provided, however,prepayment premiums,accrued interest and advanceswill increase this figure prior tosale. Beneficiary`s bid at saidsale may include all or part ofsaid amount. In addition tocash, the Trustee will accept acashier`s check drawn on astate or national bank, a checkdrawn by a state or federalcredit union or a check drawnby a state or federal savingsand loan association, savingsassociation or savings bankspecified in Section 5102 of theCalifornia Financial Code andauthorized to do business inCalifornia, or other such fundsas may be acceptable to thetrustee. In the event tenderother than cash is accepted,the Trustee may withhold theissuance of the Trustee`s DeedUpon Sale until funds becomeavailable to the payee orendorsee as a matter of right.The property offered for saleexcludes all funds held onaccount by the propertyreceiver, if applicable. If theTrustee is unable to convey titlefor any reason, the successfulbidder`s sole and exclusiveremedy shall be the return ofmonies paid to the Trustee andthe successful bidder shallhave no further recourse.Notice to Potential Bidders Ifyou are considering bidding onthis property lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a Trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at aTrustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the sameLender may hold more thanone mortgage or Deed of Truston the property. Notice toProperty Owner The sale dateshown on this Notice of Salemay be postponed one ormore times by the Mortgagee,Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout Trustee Salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may callAuction.com at 800.280.2832for information regarding theTrustee’s Sale or visit theInternet Web site address onthe previous page forinformation regarding the saleof this property, using the filenumber assigned to this case,

CA05001604-12-1. Informationabout postponements that arevery short in duration or thatoccur close in time to thescheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on theInternet Web site. The best wayto verify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. DATE:1/26/2013 TRUSTEE CORPSTS No. CA05001604-12-117100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA92614 949-252-8300 TinaGodoy, Authorized SignatorySALE INFORMATION CAN BEOBTAINED ON LINE ATwww.Auction.comAUTOMATED SALESINFORMATION PLEASE CALLAUCTION.COM AT800.280.2832 TRUSTEECORPS MAY BE ACTING AS ADEBT COLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED MAY BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE.P1017807 1/31, 2/7,02/14/2013 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/13CNS-2438659#OUR WEEKLY

T.S. No. 0125001010 Loan No.2061102955 APN: 7341-009-093 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’SSALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUSTDATED 6/1/2011. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY,IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. On 2/21/2013 at9:00 AM Behind the fountainlocated in Civic Center Plaza,400 Civic Center Plaza,Pomona, CA, Old RepublicTitle Company, a Californiacorporation, as the dulyappointed Trustee under Deedof Trust recorded on 6/7/2011,as Instrument No.20110779259, of OfficialRecords in the office of theRecorder of Los AngelesCounty, California, executedby: Carmen T. Montez, awidow, as Trustor, MortgageElectronic RegistrationSystems, Inc. (“MERS”), asLender/Beneficiary, WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THEHIGHEST BIDDER FOR(payable at time of sale inlawful money of the UnitedStates by cashier’s checkdrawn on a state of nationalbank, check drawn by a stateor federal credit union, or acheck drawn by a state orfederal savings and loanassociation, or savingsassociation, or savings bankspecified in Section 5102 of theFinancial Code and authorizedto do business in this state) allright, title and interestconveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust in theproperty situated in saidCounty, California, describingthe land therein: As more fullydescribed on said Deed ofTrust. The street address andother common designation, ifany, of the real peopertydescribed above is purportedto be: 22031 Main Street, Unit19 Carson, CA 90745-2972The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress or other commondesignation, if any, shownherein. Said sale will be madeis an “AS IS” condition, butwithout covenant or warranty,expressed or implied, regardingtitle, possession, orencumbrances, to pay theremaining principle sum of thenote(s), advances, if any, underthe terms of the Deed of Trust,estimated fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and ofthe trusts created by said Deedof trust, to wit: $194,293.14(Estimated). Accrued interestand additional advances, if any,will increase this figure prior tosale. It is possible that at thetime of sale the openeing bidmay be less than the totalindebtedness due. NOTICETO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding onthis property lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does not

automatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the samelender may hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call(714) 573-1965 or visit thisInternet Web sitewww.priorityposting.com ,using the file number assignedto this case 0125001010.Information aboutpostponements that are veryshort in duration or that occurclose in time to the scheduledsale may not immediately bereflected in the telephoneinformation or on the InternetWeb site. The best way toverify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. This propertywhich is subject to this Noticeof Sale does not fall within thepurview of California Civil CodeSection 2923.5. Date:1/25/2013 Old Republic TitleCompany, as Trustee 1000Burnett Avenue, Suite #400Concord, California 94520(866)248-9598 by: MelindaTheilen, Assistant VicePresident P1017690 1/31, 2/7,02/14/2013 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/13CNS-2438598#OUR WEEKLY

T.S. No. 12-21220APN: 7310-007-029Loan No. 89931704NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’SSALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUSTDATED 2/14/2007. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOURPROPERT Y, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THEN ATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINSTYOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER. Apublic auction sale to thehighest bidder for cash,cashier’s check drawn on astate or national bank, checkdrawn by a state or federalcredit union, or a check drawnby a state or federal savingsand loan association, orsavings association, or savingsbank specified in Section 5102of the Financial Code andauthorized to do business inthis state will be held by theduly appointed trustee asshown below, of all right, title,and interest conveyed to andnow held by the trustee in thehereinafter described propertyunder and pursuant to a Deedof Trust described below. Thesale will be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty,expressed or implied, regardingtitle, possession, orencumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by the Deed ofTrust, with interest and latecharges thereon, as providedin the note(s), advances, underthe terms of the Deed of Trust,interest thereon, fees, chargesand expenses of the Trustee forthe total amount (at the time ofthe initial publication of theNotice of Sale) reasonablyestimated to be set forthbelow. The amount may be

greater on the day of sale.Trustor: MILDRED DAVIS, ASINGLE WOMANDulyAppointed Trustee: Law Officesof Les ZieveDeed of Trustrecorded2/28/2007 asInstrument No. 20070432958 inbook —, page— of OfficialRecords in the office of theRecorder of Los AngelesCounty, California, Date ofSale:2/21/2013 at 9:30 AMPlace of Sale: By the fountainlocated at 400 Civic CenterPlaza, Pomona, CA 91766Estimated amount of unpaidbalance and other charges:$410,307.39 Note: Becausethe Beneficiary reserves theright to bid less than the totaldebt owed, it is possible that atthe time of the sale the openingbid may be less than the totaldebt owed. Street Address orother common designation ofreal property:2844 EASTDOMINGUEZ STREETCARSON, CA 90810Described as follows: ASMORE FULLY DESCRIBED ONSAID DEED OF TRUST A.P.N#.: 7310-007-029 Theundersigned Trustee disclaimsany liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress or other commondesignation, if any, shownabove. If no street address orother common designation isshown, directions to thelocation of the property may beobtained by sending a writtenrequest to the beneficiarywithin 10 days of the date offirst publication of this Noticeof Sale. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS: If youare considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the samelender may hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call(714) 848-9272 or visit thisInternet Web sitewww.elitepostandpub.com,using the file number assignedto this case 12-21220.Information aboutpostponements that are veryshort in duration or that occurclose in time to the scheduledsale may not immediately bereflected in the telephoneinformation or on the InternetWeb site. The best way toverify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. Dated:1/25/2013 Law Off ices ofLes Zieve, as Trustee 18377Beach Blvd. , Sui te 210Hunt ington Beach,California 92648 For Non-Automated Sa leInformation, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information:(714) 848-9272www.elitepostandpub.comChristine O’Brien, TrusteeSale Off icer THIS FIRM ISATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT AND ANYINFORMATION WE OBTAINED

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALELoan Number: 0656973817Trustee Sale Number:CA1200059813 APN: 7319-023-133 Title Order No.120316195-CA-MSI YOU AREIN DEFAULT UNDER A DEEDOF TRUST DATED 04/19/2008.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTIONTO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLDAT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. A public auction saleto the highest bidder for cash,cashier’s check drawn on astate or national bank, checkdrawn by a state or federalcredit union, or a check drawnby a state or federal savingsand loan association, orsavings association, or savingsbank specified in Section 5102of the Financial Code andauthorized to do business inthis state, will be held by theduly appointed trustee. Thesale will be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty,expressed or implied, regardingtitle, possession, orencumbrances, to satisfy theobligation secured by saidDeed of Trust. The undersignedTrustee disclaims any liabilityfor any incorrectness of theproperty address or othercommon designation, if any,shown herein. TRUSTOR:AQUENDOLYN CANNON, ASTRUSTEE OF THE TRUST OFAQUENDOLYN CANNONRecorded 05/08/2008 asInstrument No. 20080811169 inBook XX , page XX of OfficialRecords in the office of theRecorder of Los AngelesCounty, California Date of Sale:03/08/2013 at 09:00 A.M.Place of Sale: Doubletree HotelLos Angeles - VineyardBallroom, 13111 SycamoreDrive, Norwalk, CA, 90650Property Address is purportedto be: 849 E VICTORIA ST 302CARSON, CA 90746 APN#:7319-023-133 The totalamount of the unpaid balanceof the obligation secured by theproperty to be sold andreasonable estimated costs,expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication ofthe Notice of Sale is$309,121.38 If the sale is setaside for any reason, thepurchaser at the sale shall beentitled only to a return of thedeposit paid, plus interest. Thepurchaser shall have no furtherrecourse against thebeneficiary, the Trustor or thetrustee. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS: If youare considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the samelender may hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those

not present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call800.280.2832 or visit thiswww.auction.com Internet Website address for informationregarding the sale of thisproperty, using the file numberassigned to this case filenumber. Information aboutpostponements that are veryshort in duration or that occurclose in time to the scheduledsale may not immediately bereflected in the telephoneinformation or on the InternetWeb site. The best way toverify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. Date:01/25/2013 Executive TrusteeServices, LLC dba ETSServices, LLC 2255 NorthOntario Street, Suite 400Burbank, CA 91504-3120 SaleLine: 800.280.2832Reinstatement and PayoffRequests: 800.665.3932OmarSolorzano, AuthorizedSignatory Sale Info Website:www.auction.com AutomatedSales Line: 800.280.2832Reinstatement and PayoffRequests: (800)-665-3932THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTINGTO COLLECT A DEBT ANDANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED WILL BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE A-FN4354527 01/31/2013,02/07/2013, 02/14/2013 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/13CNS-2438218#OUR WEEKLY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALETrustee Sale No. :20120015003456 Title OrderNo.: 120345830 FHA/VA/PMINo.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST,DATED 10/02/2006. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY,IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC,as duly appointed Trusteeunder and pursuant to Deed ofTrust Recorded on 11/07/2006as Instrument No.20062470255 of official recordsin the office of the CountyRecorder of LOS ANGELESCounty, State of CALIFORNIA.EXECUTED BY: VELMA LDENDY, WILL SELL AT PUBLICAUCTION TO HIGHESTBIDDER FOR CASH,CASHIER’S CHECK/CASHEQUIVALENT or other form ofpayment authorized by2924h(b), (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of theUnited States). DATE OF SALE:02/20/2013 TIME OF SALE:11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BYTHE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA,POMONA, CA 91766. STREETADDRESS and other commondesignation, if any, of the realproperty described above ispurported to be: 19003EDDINGTON DR, CARSON,CALIFORNIA 90746 APN#:7321-017-028 Theundersigned Trustee disclaimsany liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any, shownherein. Said sale will be made,but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied,regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deedof Trust, with interest thereon,as provided in said note(s),advances, under the terms ofsaid Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of theTrustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaidbalance of the obligationsecured by the property to besold and reasonable estimatedcosts, expenses and advancesat the time of the initialpublication of the Notice ofSale is $323,500.42. Thebeneficiary under said Deed ofTrust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Defaultand Demand for Sale, and awritten Notice of Default andElection to Sell. Theundersigned caused saidNotice of Default and Election

to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real propertyis located. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS: If youare considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the county recorder‘s office or a title insurancecompany, either of which maycharge you a fee for thisinformation. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the samelender may hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call 714-730-2727 for informationregarding the trustee’s sale orvisit this Internet Web sitewww.lpsasap.com forinformation regarding the saleof this property, using the filenumber assigned to this case20120015003456. Informationabout postponements that arevery short in duration or thatoccur close in time to thescheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on theInternet Web site. The best wayto verify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEESALE INFORMATION PLEASECALL: AGENCY SALES andPOSTING 2 3210 EL CAMINOREAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA92602 714-730-2727www.lpsasap.com NDEx West,L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS ADEBT COLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED WILL BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE. NDExWest, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated:01/23/2013 NDEx West, L.L.C.15000 Surveyor Boulevard,Suite 500 Addison, Texas75001-9013 Telephone: (866)795-1852 Telecopier: (972)661-7800 A-435216701/31/2013, 02/07/2013,02/14/2013 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/13CNS-2436539#OUR WEEKLY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALETS No. 12-0078256 Doc ID#0008703125432005N TitleOrder No. 12-0140314Investor/Insurer No. 870312543APN No. 7341-023-039 YOUARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST, DATED07/17/2007. UNLESS YOUTAKE ACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. Notice is herebygiven that RECONTRUSTCOMPANY, N.A., as dulyappointed trustee pursuant tothe Deed of Trust executed byVICTOR M. GARCIA ANDMARTHA A. GARCIA, dated07/17/2007 and recorded7/25/2007, as Instrument No.20071756789, in Book , Page ,of Official Records in the officeof the County Recorder of LosAngeles County, State ofCalifornia, will sell on02/21/2013 at 9:00AM,

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Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 SycamoreDrive, Norwalk, CA 90650,Vineyard Ballroom at publicauction, to the highest bidderfor cash or check as describedbelow, payable in full at time ofsale, all right, title, and interestconveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust, in theproperty situated in saidCounty and State and as morefully described in the abovereferenced Deed of Trust. Thestreet address and othercommon designation, if any, ofthe real property describedabove is purported to be:22331 MONETA AVENUE,CARSON, CA, 90745. Theundersigned Trustee disclaimsany liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any, shownherein. The total amount of theunpaid balance with interestthereon of the obligationsecured by the property to besold plus reasonable estimatedcosts, expenses and advancesat the time of the initialpublication of the Notice ofSale is $497,134.94. It ispossible that at the time of salethe opening bid may be lessthan the total indebtednessdue. In addition to cash, theTrustee will accept cashier’schecks drawn on a state ornational bank, a check drawnby a state or federal creditunion, or a check drawn by astate or federal savings andloan association, savingsassociation, or savings bankspecified in Section 5102 of theFinancial Code and authorizedto do business in this state.Said sale will be made, in an‘’AS IS’’ condition, but withoutcovenant or warranty, expressor implied, regarding title,possession or encumbrances,to satisfy the indebtednesssecured by said Deed of Trust,advances thereunder, withinterest as provided, and theunpaid principal of the Notesecured by said Deed of Trustwith interest thereon asprovided in said Note, plusfees, charges and expenses ofthe Trustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust.If required by the provisions ofsection 2923.5 of the CaliforniaCivil Code, the declaration fromthe mortgagee, beneficiary orauthorized agent is attached tothe Notice of Trustee’s Saleduly recorded with theappropriate County Recorder’sOffice. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS If youare considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on a property itself.Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the lendermay hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit thisInternet Web sitewww.recontrustco.com, using

the file number assigned to thiscase TS No. 12-0078256.Information aboutpostponements that are veryshort in duration or that occurclose in time to the scheduledsale may not immediately bereflected in the telephoneinformation or on the InternetWeb site. The best way toverify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. RECONTRUSTCOMPANY, N.A. 1800 TapoCanyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063Phone: (800) 281 8219, SaleInformation (626) 927-4399 By:Trustee’s Sale OfficerRECONTRUST COMPANY,N.A. is a debt collectorattempting to collect a debt.Any information obtained willbe used for that purpose. A-4352244 01/24/2013,01/31/2013, 02/07/2013 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/13CNS-2435338#OUR WEEKLY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALETrustee Sale No. 11-03027-3Loan No: 1127124762 APN7315-030-026 YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED September 13,2006. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLDAT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDINGS AGAINSTYOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER. OnFebruary 14, 2013, at 11:00AM, By the fountain located at400 Civic Center Plaza,Pomona, CA 91766, FIDELITYNATIONAL TITLE COMPANY,as the duly appointed Trustee,under and pursuant to thepower of sale contained in thatcertain Deed of Trust Recordedon September 20, 2006, asInstrument No. 06 2087830 ofOfficial Records in the office ofthe Recorder of Los AngelesCounty, CA, executed by:LORETTA HAYWOOD, ASINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, infavor of AMB LLC, DBAAMERICANMORTGAGEBANC, asBeneficiary, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TO THEHIGHEST BIDDER, in lawfulmoney of the United States, allpayable at the time of sale, thatcertain property situated in saidCounty, California describingthe land therein as: AS MOREFULLY DESCRIBED IN SAIDDEED OF TRUST The propertyheretofore described is beingsold “as is”. The street addressand other commondesignation, if any, of the realproperty described above ispurported to be: 29 PARADISEVALLEY SOUTH, CARSON, CA90745-0000 The undersignedTrustee disclaims any liabilityfor any incorrectness of thestreet address and othercommon designation, if any,shown herein. Said sale will bemade without covenant orwarranty, express or implied,regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay theremaining unpaid balance ofthe obligations secured by andpursuant to the power of salecontained in that certain Deedof Trust (together with anymodifications thereto). NOTICETO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding onthis property lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder`s office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the samelender may hold more than one

mortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call714.730.2727 or visit thisInternet Web sitewww.lpsasap.com, using thefile number assigned to thiscase 11-03027-3. Informationabout postponements that arevery short in duration or thatoccur close in time to thescheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on theInternet Web site. The best wayto verify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. The totalamount of the unpaid balanceof the obligations secured bythe property to be sold andreasonable estimated costs,expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication ofthis Notice of Trustee`s Sale isestimated to be $276,184.77(Estimated), provided, however,prepayment premiums,accrued interest and advanceswill increase this figure prior tosale. Beneficiary`s bid at saidsale may include all or part ofsaid amount. In addition tocash, the Trustee will accept acashier`s check drawn on astate or national bank, a checkdrawn by a state or federalcredit union or a check drawnby a state or federal savingsand loan association, savingsassociation or savings bankspecified in Section 5102 of theCalifornia Financial Code andauthorized to do business inCalifornia, or other such fundsas may be acceptable to thetrustee. In the event tenderother than cash is accepted,the Trustee may withhold theissuance of the Trustee`s DeedUpon Sale until funds becomeavailable to the payee orendorsee as a matter of right.The property offered for saleexcludes all funds held onaccount by the propertyreceiver, if applicable. DATE:January 24, 2013 FIDELITYNATIONAL TITLE COMPANY,TRUSTEE 135 Main Street,Suite 1900 San Francisco, CA94105 415-247-2450 JasonKane Authorized SignatureSALE INFORMATION CAN BEOBTAINED ON LINE ATwww.lpsasap.comAUTOMATED SALESINFORMATION PLEASE CALL714.730.2727 A-435236101/24/2013, 01/31/2013,02/07/2013 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/13CNS-2435062#OUR WEEKLY

Trustee Sale No. :20120169806344 Title OrderNo.: 120348843 FHA/VA/PMINo.: 197-473559 0 NOTICE OFTRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST, DATED 3/26/2010.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTIONTO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLDAT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC,as duly appointed Trusteeunder and pursuant to Deed ofTrust Recorded on 04/06/2010as InstrumentNo. 20100462115 of officialrecords in the office of theCounty Recorder of LosAngeles County, State ofCALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY:IVAN VAZQUEZ AND MARIA E.RODRIGUEZ AND RAFAELVAZQUEZ, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TOHIGHEST BIDDER FORCASH, CASHIER’SCHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT orother form of paymentauthorized by 2924h(b),(payable at time of sale inlawful money of the UnitedStates). DATE OF SALE:2/15/2013 TIME OF SALE:

09:00 AM PLACE OF SALE:Behind the fountain located inCivic Center Plaza, 400 CivicCenter Plaza, Pomona CA91766 STREET ADDRESS andother common designation, ifany, of the real propertydescribed above is purportedto be: 17420 KEENE AVENUE ,CARSON, CA 90746 APN#:7319-010-019 Theundersigned Trustee disclaimsany liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any , shownherein. Said sale will be made,but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied,regarding title, possession,or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deedof Trust, with interest thereon,as provided in said note(s),advances, under the terms ofsaid Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of theTrustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaidbalance of the obligationsecured by the property to besold and reasonable estimatedcosts, expenses and advancesat the time of the initialpublication of the Notice ofSale is $243,548.29. Thebeneficiary under said Deed ofTrust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Defaultand Demand for Sale, and awritten Notice of Default andElection to Sell. Theundersigned caused saidNotice of Default and Electionto Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real propertyis located. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS: If youare considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid ata trustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigatethe existence, priority, and sizeof outstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder’s office or atitle insurance company, eitherof which may charge you a feefor this information. If youconsult either of theseresources, you shouldbe aware that the same lendermay hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires thatinformation about trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call 714-573-1965 for informationregarding the trustee’s sale orvisit this Internet Web sitewww.priorityposting.com forinformation regarding the saleof this property, using the filenumber assigned to this case20120169806344. Informationabout postponements that arevery short in duration or thatoccur close in time to thescheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on theInternet Web site. The best wayto verify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. FORTRUSTEE SALEINFORMATION PLEASECALL: PRIORITY POSTING &PUBLISHING, INC. 17501IRVINE BLVD., SUITE ONETUSTIN, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.comNDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE

ACTING AS ADEBT COLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COLLECTA DEBT. ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED WILL BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE. NDExWest, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated:1/17/2013 P1015309 1/24,1/31, 02/07/2013 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/13CNS-2433821#OUR WEEKLY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALETS No. 10-0143999 Doc ID#0001095697102005N TitleOrder No. 10-8-517224Investor/Insurer No. 109569710APN No. 7327-005-093 YOUARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST, DATED06/23/2005. UNLESS YOUTAKE ACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. Notice is herebygiven that RECONTRUSTCOMPANY, N.A., as dulyappointed trustee pursuant tothe Deed of Trust executed byMICHELLE PALACIO, ANUNMARRIED WOMAN, dated06/23/2005 and recorded6/30/2005, as Instrument No.05 1545941, in Book , Page , ofOfficial Records in the office ofthe County Recorder of LosAngeles County, State ofCalifornia, will sell on02/19/2013 at 11:00AM, By thefountain located at 400 CivicCenter Plaza, Pomona, CA91766 at public auction, to thehighest bidder for cash orcheck as described below,payable in full at time of sale,all right, title, and interestconveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust, in theproperty situated in saidCounty and State and as morefully described in the abovereferenced Deed of Trust. Thestreet address and othercommon designation, if any, ofthe real property describedabove is purported to be: 1215EAST CARSON STREET #18,CARSON, CA, 90745. Theundersigned Trustee disclaimsany liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any, shownherein. The total amount of theunpaid balance with interestthereon of the obligationsecured by the property to besold plus reasonable estimatedcosts, expenses and advancesat the time of the initialpublication of the Notice ofSale is $465,465.56. It ispossible that at the time of salethe opening bid may be lessthan the total indebtednessdue. In addition to cash, theTrustee will accept cashier’schecks drawn on a state ornational bank, a check drawnby a state or federal creditunion, or a check drawn by astate or federal savings andloan association, savingsassociation, or savings bankspecified in Section 5102 of theFinancial Code and authorizedto do business in this state.Said sale will be made, in an‘’AS IS’’ condition, but withoutcovenant or warranty, expressor implied, regarding title,possession or encumbrances,to satisfy the indebtednesssecured by said Deed of Trust,advances thereunder, withinterest as provided, and theunpaid principal of the Notesecured by said Deed of Trustwith interest thereon asprovided in said Note, plusfees, charges and expenses ofthe Trustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust.If required by the provisions ofsection 2923.5 of the CaliforniaCivil Code, the declaration fromthe mortgagee, beneficiary orauthorized agent is attached tothe Notice of Trustee’s Saleduly recorded with theappropriate County Recorder’sOffice. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS If youare considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on a property itself.Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien being

auctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the lendermay hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit thisInternet Web sitewww.recontrustco.com, usingthe file number assigned to thiscase TS No. 10-0143999.Information aboutpostponements that are veryshort in duration or that occurclose in time to the scheduledsale may not immediately bereflected in the telephoneinformation or on the InternetWeb site. The best way toverify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. RECONTRUSTCOMPANY, N.A. 1800 TapoCanyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063Phone: (800) 281 8219, SaleInformation (626) 927-4399 By:Trustee’s Sale OfficerRECONTRUST COMPANY,N.A. is a debt collectorattempting to collect a debt.Any information obtained willbe used for that purpose. A-4351241 01/24/2013,01/31/2013, 02/07/2013 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/13CNS-2433387#OUR WEEKLY

APN: 7341-010-022 TS No:CA09001738-12-1 TO No:1162055 NOTICE OFTRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED December 29,2005. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLDAT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDINGS AGAINSTYOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A LAWYER. OnFebruary 21, 2013 at 09:00AM, Vineyard Ballroom atDoubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 SycamoreDrive, Norwalk, CA 90650,MTC FINANCIAL INC. dbaTRUSTEE CORPS, as the dulyAppointed Trustee, under andpursuant to the power of salecontained in that certain Deedof Trust Recorded on January13, 2006 as Instrument No. 060091081 of official records inthe Office of the Recorder ofLos Angeles County, California,executed by CAROL L.WELCH, AN UNMARRIEDWOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favorof CRESTLINE FUNDINGCORP. as Lender andMORTGAGE ELECTRONICREGISTRATION SYSTEMS,INC. as nominee for Lender, itssuccessors and/or assigns,WILL SELL AT PUBLICAUCTION TO THE HIGHESTBIDDER, in lawful money of theUnited States, all payable atthe time of sale, that certainproperty situated in saidCounty, California describingthe land therein as: AS MOREFULLY DESCRIBED IN SAIDDEED OF TRUST The propertyheretofore described is beingsold “as is”. The street addressand other commondesignation, if any, of the realproperty described above ispurported to be: 140 WESTJAY STREET, CARSON, CA90745 The undersigned

Trustee disclaims any liabilityfor any incorrectness of thestreet address and othercommon designation, if any,shown herein. Said sale will bemade without covenant orwarranty, express or implied,regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of theNote(s) secured by said Deedof Trust, with interest thereon,as provided in said Note(s),advances if any, under theterms of the Deed of Trust,estimated fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and ofthe trusts created by said Deedof Trust. The total amount ofthe unpaid balance of theobligations secured by theproperty to be sold andreasonable estimated costs,expenses and advances at thetime of the initial publication ofthis Notice of Trustee`s Sale isestimated to be $439,860.77(Estimated), provided, however,prepayment premiums,accrued interest and advanceswill increase this figure prior tosale. Beneficiary`s bid at saidsale may include all or part ofsaid amount. In addition tocash, the Trustee will accept acashier`s check drawn on astate or national bank, a checkdrawn by a state or federalcredit union or a check drawnby a state or federal savingsand loan association, savingsassociation or savings bankspecified in Section 5102 of theCalifornia Financial Code andauthorized to do business inCalifornia, or other such fundsas may be acceptable to theTrustee. In the event tenderother than cash is accepted,the Trustee may withhold theissuance of the Trustee`s DeedUpon Sale until funds becomeavailable to the payee orendorsee as a matter of right.The property offered for saleexcludes all funds held onaccount by the propertyreceiver, if applicable. If theTrustee is unable to convey titlefor any reason, the successfulbidder`s sole and exclusiveremedy shall be the return ofmonies paid to the Trustee andthe successful bidder shallhave no further recourse.Notice to Potential Bidders Ifyou are considering bidding onthis property lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a Trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at aTrustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the sameLender may hold more thanone mortgage or Deed of Truston the property. Notice toProperty Owner The sale dateshown on this Notice of Salemay be postponed one ormore times by the Mortgagee,Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout Trustee Salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may callAuction.com at 800.280.2832for information regarding theTrustee’s Sale or visit theInternet Web site address onthe previous page forinformation regarding the saleof this property, using the filenumber assigned to this case,CA09001738-12-1. Informationabout postponements that arevery short in duration or thatoccur close in time to the

scheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on theInternet Web site. The best wayto verify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. Date: January14, 2013 TRUSTEE CORPS TSNo. CA09001738-12-1 17100Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614949-252-8300 Stephanie Hoy,Authorized Signatory SALEINFORMATION CAN BEOBTAINED ONLINE ATwww.Auction.com FORAUTOMATED SALESINFORMATION PLEASE CALLAUCTION.COM at800.280.2832 TRUSTEECORPS MAY BE ACTING AS ADEBT COLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED MAY BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE.P1015004 1/24, 1/31,02/07/2013 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/13CNS-2433355#OUR WEEKLY

Trustee Sale No.:20120168300917 Title OrderNo.: 120238840 FHA/VA/PMINo.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’SSALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST,DATED 7/16/2007. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY,IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC,as duly appointed Trusteeunder and pursuant to Deed ofTrust Recorded on 07/25/2007as Instrument No.20071754202 of official recordsin the office of the CountyRecorder of LOS ANGELESCounty, State of CALIFORNIA.EXECUTED BY: DOUGLASMAUPIN AND NANCY AMAUPIN, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TOHIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH,CASHIER’S CHECK/CASHEQUIVALENT or other form ofpayment authorized by2924h(b), (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of theUnited States). DATE OF SALE:2/11/2013 TIME OF SALE:09:00 AM PLACE OF SALE:Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles -Norwalk, 13111 SycamoreDrive, Norwalk, CA 90650STREET ADDRESS and othercommon designation, if any, ofthe real property describedabove is purported to be: 630,632 & 634 E LINCOLN ST ,CARSON, CA 90745 APN#:7404-014-069 Theundersigned Trustee disclaimsany liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any , shownherein. Said sale will be made,but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied,regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deedof Trust, with interest thereon,as provided in said note(s),advances, under the terms ofsaid Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of theTrustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaidbalance of the obligationsecured by the property to besold and reasonable estimatedcosts, expenses and advancesat the time of the initialpublication of the Notice ofSale is $448,550.73. Thebeneficiary under said Deed ofTrust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Defaultand Demand for Sale, and awritten Notice of Default andElection to Sell. Theundersigned caused saidNotice of Default and Electionto Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real propertyis located. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS: If youare considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingw

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auctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the samelender may hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call 800-280-2832 for informationregarding the trustee’s sale orvisit this Internet Web sitewww.auction.com forinformation regarding the saleof this property, using the filenumber assigned to this case20120168300917. Informationabout postponements that arevery short in duration or thatoccur close in time to thescheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on theInternet Web site. The best wayto verify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEESALE INFORMATION PLEASECALL: AUCTION.COM, LL 2ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA92618 800-280-2832www.auction.com NDEx West,L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS ADEBT COLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED WILL BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE. NDExWest, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated:01/14/2013 P1015048 1/17,1/24, 01/31/20131/17, 1/24, 1/31/13CNS-2433296#OUR WEEKLY

Trustee Sale No.:20120159902751 Title OrderNo.: 120291942 FHA/VA/PMINo.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’SSALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST,DATED 2/26/2007. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTIONTO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLDAT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC,as duly appointed Trusteeunder and pursuant to Deed ofTrust Recorded on 03/07/2007as InstrumentNo. 20070495891 of officialrecords in the office of theCounty Recorder of LosAngeles County, State ofCALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY:EVER CAMPOS AND GRACECAMPOS,, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TOHIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH,CASHIER’S CHECK/CASHEQUIVALENT or other form ofpayment authorized by2924h(b), (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of theUnited States). DATE OF SALE:2/11/2013 TIME OF SALE:09:00 AM PLACE OF SALE:Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles -Norwalk, 13111 SycamoreDrive, Norwalk, CA90650 STREET ADDRESS andother common designation, ifany, of the real propertydescribed above is purportedto be: 2669 EAST VAN BURENSTREET , CARSON, CA 90810APN#: 7308-008-042 Theundersigned Trustee disclaimsany liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any , shownherein. Said sale will be made,but without covenant or

warranty, expressed or implied,regarding title, possession,or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deedof Trust, with interest thereon,as provided in said note(s),advances, under the terms ofsaid Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of theTrustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaidbalance of the obligationsecured by the property to besold and reasonable estimatedcosts, expenses and advancesat the time of the initialpublication of the Notice ofSale is $289,372.88. Thebeneficiary under said Deed ofTrust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Defaultand Demand for Sale, and awritten Notice of Default andElection to Sell. Theundersigned caused saidNotice of Default and Electionto Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real propertyis located. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS: If youare considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid ata trustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigatethe existence, priority, and sizeof outstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder’s office or atitle insurance company, eitherof which may charge you a feefor this information. If youconsult either of theseresources, you shouldbe aware that the same lendermay hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires thatinformation about trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call 800-280-2832 for informationregarding the trustee’s sale orvisit this Internet Web sitewww.auction.com forinformation regarding the saleof this property, using the filenumber assigned to this case20120159902751. Informationabout postponements that arevery short in duration or thatoccur close in time to thescheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on theInternet Web site. The best wayto verify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEESALE INFORMATION PLEASECALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC2 ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA92618 800-280-2832 www.auction.com NDExWest, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTINGAS A DEBT COLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COLLECTA DEBT. ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED WILL BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE. NDExWest, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated:1/14/2013 P1014855 1/17,1/24, 01/31/2013 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/13CNS-2432953#OUR WEEKLY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALETrustee Sale No. :20120015003400 Title OrderNo.: 120342151 FHA/VA/PMINo.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST,DATED 09/26/2007. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TO

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY,IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEED ANEXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC,as duly appointed Trusteeunder and pursuant to Deed ofTrust Recorded on 10/04/2007as Instrument No.20072280771 of official recordsin the office of the CountyRecorder of LOS ANGELESCounty, State of CALIFORNIA.EXECUTED BY: RAULSANDOVAL AND ROSASANDOVAL, WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TOHIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH,CASHIER’S CHECK/CASHEQUIVALENT or other form ofpayment authorized by2924h(b), (payable at time ofsale in lawful money of theUnited States). DATE OF SALE:02/06/2013 TIME OF SALE:11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BYTHE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA,POMONA, CA 91766. STREETADDRESS and other commondesignation, if any, of the realproperty described above ispurported to be: 18719 WALLST, CARSON, CALIFORNIA90746 APN#: 7338-014-010The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any, shownherein. Said sale will be made,but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied,regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deedof Trust, with interest thereon,as provided in said note(s),advances, under the terms ofsaid Deed of Trust, fees,charges and expenses of theTrustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaidbalance of the obligationsecured by the property to besold and reasonable estimatedcosts, expenses and advancesat the time of the initialpublication of the Notice ofSale is $273,885.05. Thebeneficiary under said Deed ofTrust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned awritten Declaration of Defaultand Demand for Sale, and awritten Notice of Default andElection to Sell. Theundersigned caused saidNotice of Default and Electionto Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real propertyis located. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS: If youare considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the county recorder‘s office or a title insurancecompany, either of which maycharge you a fee for thisinformation. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the samelender may hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call 714-

730-2727 for informationregarding the trustee’s sale orvisit this Internet Web sitewww.lpsasap.com forinformation regarding the saleof this property, using the filenumber assigned to this case20120015003400. Informationabout postponements that arevery short in duration or thatoccur close in time to thescheduled sale may notimmediately be reflected in thetelephone information or on theInternet Web site. The best wayto verify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEESALE INFORMATION PLEASECALL: AGENCY SALES andPOSTING 2 3210 EL CAMINOREAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA92602 714-730-2727www.lpsasap.com NDEx West,L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS ADEBT COLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATIONOBTAINED WILL BE USEDFOR THAT PURPOSE. NDExWest, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated:01/11/2013 A-434766101/17/2013, 01/24/2013,01/31/2013 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/13CNS-2431300#OUR WEEKLY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALETS No. 12-0027252 Doc ID#0001187879992005N TitleOrder No. 12-0045979Investor/Insurer No. 118787999APN No. 7363-011-061 YOUARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST, DATED03/29/2006. UNLESS YOUTAKE ACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OF THEPROCEEDING AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. Notice is herebygiven that RECONTRUSTCOMPANY, N.A., as dulyappointed trustee pursuant tothe Deed of Trust executed byMELITA DE RAMA RAMOSAND FELIX M. RAMOS, WIFEAND HUSBAND AS JOINTTENANTS, dated 03/29/2006and recorded 4/4/2006, asInstrument No. 06 0720832, inBook , Page , of OfficialRecords in the office of theCounty Recorder of LosAngeles County, State ofCalifornia, will sell on02/11/2013 at 9:00AM,Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 SycamoreDrive, Norwalk, CA 90650,Vineyard Ballroom at publicauction, to the highest bidderfor cash or check as describedbelow, payable in full at time ofsale, all right, title, and interestconveyed to and now held by itunder said Deed of Trust, in theproperty situated in saidCounty and State and as morefully described in the abovereferenced Deed of Trust. Thestreet address and othercommon designation, if any, ofthe real property describedabove is purported to be:22857 BAYWOOD DRIVE,CARSON AREA, CA, 90745.The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the streetaddress and other commondesignation, if any, shownherein. The total amount of theunpaid balance with interestthereon of the obligationsecured by the property to besold plus reasonable estimatedcosts, expenses and advancesat the time of the initialpublication of the Notice ofSale is $738,068.94. It ispossible that at the time of salethe opening bid may be lessthan the total indebtednessdue. In addition to cash, theTrustee will accept cashier’schecks drawn on a state ornational bank, a check drawnby a state or federal creditunion, or a check drawn by astate or federal savings andloan association, savingsassociation, or savings bankspecified in Section 5102 of theFinancial Code and authorizedto do business in this state.Said sale will be made, in an‘’AS IS’’ condition, but withoutcovenant or warranty, expressor implied, regarding title,possession or encumbrances,to satisfy the indebtednesssecured by said Deed of Trust,advances thereunder, withinterest as provided, and theunpaid principal of the Note

secured by said Deed of Trustwith interest thereon asprovided in said Note, plusfees, charges and expenses ofthe Trustee and of the trustscreated by said Deed of Trust.If required by the provisions ofsection 2923.5 of the CaliforniaCivil Code, the declaration fromthe mortgagee, beneficiary orauthorized agent is attached tothe Notice of Trustee’s Saleduly recorded with theappropriate County Recorder’sOffice. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS If youare considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on a property itself.Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does notautomatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of theproperty. You should also beaware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highestbidder at the auction, you areor may be responsible forpaying off all liens senior to thelien being auctioned off, beforeyou can receive clear title tothe property. You areencouraged to investigate theexistence, priority, and size ofoutstanding liens that mayexist on this property bycontacting the countyrecorder’s office or a titleinsurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee forthis information. If you consulteither of these resources, youshould be aware that the lendermay hold more than onemortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TOPROPERTY OWNER The saledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one ormore times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court,pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. Thelaw requires that informationabout trustee salepostponements be madeavailable to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If youwish to learn whether your saledate has been postponed, and,if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit thisInternet Web sitewww.recontrustco.com, usingthe file number assigned to thiscase TS No. 12-0027252.Information aboutpostponements that are veryshort in duration or that occurclose in time to the scheduledsale may not immediately bereflected in the telephoneinformation or on the InternetWeb site. The best way toverify postponementinformation is to attend thescheduled sale. RECONTRUSTCOMPANY, N.A. 1800 TapoCanyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063Phone: (800) 281 8219, SaleInformation (626) 927-4399 By:Trustee’s Sale OfficerRECONTRUST COMPANY,N.A. is a debt collectorattempting to collect a debt.Any information obtained willbe used for that purpose. A-4349566 01/17/2013,01/24/2013, 01/31/2013 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/13CNS-2431159#OUR WEEKLY

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