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Volume 3, No. 21
Former No. 2 of LASD Charged With Obstructing Federal Investigation Into Misconduct at County Jails
Paul Tanaka, left was Baca’s Undersheriff and William Thomas Carey oversaw internal criminal investigations. Both men and others have been implicated in one of the worst jail civil rights violations in LASD history. – Photos Courtesy LASD
Lee Baca left his post in January 2014 amidst the federal investigation and the findings of a special commission on jail violence that cited a “failure of leadership” over the jails. While Baca has not been charged with any crime, he did personally “hand pick” Paul Tanaka for the number two position--which leads critics of Baca to believe there is more to this story. – Leroy Baca. - Photo by Terry Miller
Paul Tanaka, who was the second in command of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, and William Thomas Carey, who oversaw internal criminal investigations at the LASD, have been indicted on obstruction of justice charges for allegedly directing efforts to quash a federal investigation into corruption and civil rights
learned that an inmate at the Men’s Central Jail (MCJ) was an FBI informant. Tanaka and Carey allegedly directed, oversaw, and participated in a conspiracy that last year resulted in the conviction of seven other former LASD deputies. The obstruction of justice case was announced at a news conference by Act-
violations by sheriff’s deputies at two downtown jail complexes. A federal grand jury May 13 returned a fivecount indictment against Tanaka and Carey, who allegedly participated in a broad conspiracy to obstruct the investigation, a scheme that started when the Sheriff’s Department
ing United States Attorney Stephanie Yonekura and FBI Assistant Director in Charge David Bowdich. Tanaka and Carey, both 56, are charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice, and each is named in one count of obstruction of justice. Carey is charged with two counts of making false declarations for perjuring
“Remembering Our Veterans” Events in the SGV
Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich honors veterans this Saturday at the 18th annual “Remembering Our Veterans and Their Families” event at Arcadia County Park. A special ceremony
will be held at 11 a.m. The family event will include skydivers, flyovers, a “Wall of Remembrance” of veterans (bring copies of photos of your loved ones to place on the Wall), displays of military vehicles
and equipment, a children’s area (face painting, arts and crafts, games, entertainment, free popcorn), free vaccinations, free haircuts and manicures, live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, food booths and
more. County departments, governmental, independent and private agencies will provide an abundance of information and resources Please see page 2
himself last year during the trials of co-conspirators. Tanaka was the undersheriff – the number two in the LASD – until 2013, and he ran an unsuccessful campaign for sheriff last year. Carey left the LASD after reaching the rank of captain and heading the Internal Please see page 3
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Injured Police Canine’s Fundraising Goal Exceeded The Monterey Park Police Department and Monterey Park Police Officers’ Association have been overwhelmed by the show of community support for Robin, the recently injured police canine. As of 11 a.m. this morning, over $17,000 have been raised which exceeds the amount the Monterey Park Police Officers Association (POA) was trying to raise and exceeds the cost of Robin’s care. The Monterey Park POA established a page on the fundraising website Go Fund Me to help offset the police department’s costs for Robin’s care. The donations that have been made are greatly appreciated. Robin was injured on May 9 when she and her handler were attacked by bees during a search for burglary suspects on a residential hillside in Monterey Park. As of this morning, Robin’s condition continues to improve although she remains in guarded condition. The police department will provide daily updates on her condition via the department’s Twitter (@ MontereyParkPD), Nixle and city website (www.MontereyPark.ca.gov) pages.
Glendale Woman and Others Convicted and Sentenced for Taking Workers’ Wages on Public Works Project
A businessman and a bookkeeper were convicted and sentenced Friday for defrauding employees by taking their wages on a public works project. Saeed Kenari, 54, Tujunga, pleaded guilty Friday, May 14, 2015, to four felony counts of receiving workers' wages on a public works project, eight felony counts of failure to pay taxes, and four felony
counts of attempting to file a false or forged document with a sentencing enhancement allegation for property loss over $200,000. He was sentenced to four years and eight months in state prison and ordered to pay $540,000 in restitution. Co-defendant Rina Arakelian, 62, Glendale, Please see page 5
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A day-by-day look at events and activities in the San Gabriel Valley this week. WOD with Warriors - Mutiny CrossFit (May 23 @ 9 a.m., Mutiny CrossFit, 1525 Highland Ave.) Free event. With Caryn Hoon. Have questions about WOD with Warriors - Mutiny CrossFit? Contact Caryn Hoon at 4hoons@verizon. net. To Purchase a WOD with Warriors Commemorative T-Shirt please visit the Team RWB Store: Wear the Eagle - DUARTE Michael’s Kids Club (May 23 @ 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Michael’s, 729 E. Huntington Dr.) For Ages 3+. Just show up! Drop in. Take home a completed project. Just $2 per child for 30 minutes of activity time - MONROVIA
William Sonoma Junior Chefs Class (May 23 @ 10 a.m., 142 S. Lake Ave.) Depending on the topic, class is suitable for kids ages 5-13. Class size is limited – call your local store to register. Cost: FREE We can show you how fun and easy cooking can be: Learn to make delicious meals - PASADENA Mt. Wilson Race Day Activities (May 23) All activities the day of the race are open to everyone. Nothing provides runners a greater boost of energy at the end of the race then a street lined with a cheering crowd. Race day spectators can peruse the wonderful selection of MWTR souvenirs, the various booth sponsors that provide information on health, fitness, history and everything in between. The City’s local bike shop, Centric, has donated a SUB SPEED 40 from SCOTT Bikes that will be raffled off on MWTR Day with proceeds benefiting the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue team – SIERRA MADRE Family Fun Day and Resource Fair (May 23 @ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., La Pintoresca Park, 45 E. Washington Blvd.) The free event features adrenaline-pumping activities that encourage an active, healthy lifestyle. Attendees can participate in fitness zone challenges and a basketball tournament, show off their skating skills and play at the park’s water splash pad. They can also enjoy live entertainment, for-purchase food, face painting, arts and crafts, balloon bounces and much more at the event produced by the City’s Human Services and Recreation Department. For more information, call the Villa-Parke
Community Center at (626) 744-6530 – PASADENA
Americana Concert: A Tribute to Veterans (May 23 @ 7:30 p.m., La Canada Presbyterian Church, 626 Foothill Blvd.) We shall celebrate our American heritage, history and culture as we wave our flag in three cheers for the Red, White and Blue with spectacular and inspirational American music presented by the La Canada Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and LCPC Orchestra, numbering over 100 singers and instrumentalists. Free. For more information, contact the church at (818) 790-6708, X251 – LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE Scottish & Celtic Festival (May 23-24 @ 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr.) The United Scottish Society (USS), a nonprofit organization, will be hosting its 83rd Scottish Fest (www.scottishfest. com). The event will consist of the best in Scottish and Celtic heritage with sounds of bagpipes and drums to the smells of authentic Celtic foods and the sights of the traditional kilts. The festival is a family friendly event with a wide array of activities for all ages to enjoy. Admission: Adult $18 Senior/ Student $16; Age 5-12 $3; Under 5 free – COSTA MESA
Santa Anita Bonsai Show (May 23-25 @ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., L.A. Arboretum) The Santa Anita Bonsai Society will present trees trained to look like miniature forest giants with trees up to four feet tall such as maples, junipers and pines will be displayed. Members free; free with admission – ARCADIA 24 (Sunday) May May 24 (Sunday)
Art & Design Open Market (May 24 @ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., One Colorado, 41 Hugus Alley) Launched in 2001, Art & Design is a one-day outdoor art market featuring over 100 local artists whose artwork will fill the One Colorado courtyard and tree-shaded pedestrian alleyways. All participating artists are students or alumni from Pasadena’s leading cultural institutions: Art Center College of Design and Pasadena City College. Artworks include one-of-a-kind prints, photos, paintings and ceramics, as well as handmade jewelry and snazzy accessories. One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to the artists. Call (626) 564-1066 or visit OneColorado.com - PASADENA Robo Toy Fest and Brick
Boutique (May 24 @ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St.) The Robo Toy Fest and Brick Boutique is two shows in one – a robot and building block convention for children and adults. Robo Toy Fest is a one-day convention for all the fun and enjoyment that is Robots, with many vendors on hand to buy, sell and trade. For the first time it will feature a Gundam building contest.
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Memorial Day Ceremony (May 25 @ 9 a.m., Tony Arceo Memorial Park, 3125 N. Tyler Ave.) The City of El Monte encourages all community members to attend to honor the men and women who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice in order to protect our freedom. The event will feature keynote remarks by US Army Captain Joseph P. Davis. The
Editor's Pick of the Week: “Mt. Wilson Race Day”
- Photos by Terry Miller
MayMay 23 (Saturday) 23 (Saturday)
All activities the day of the race are open to everyone. Nothing provides runners a greater boost of energy at the end of the race then a street lined with a cheering crowd. Race day spectators can peruse the wonderful selection of MWTR souvenirs, the various booth sponsors that provide information on health, fitness, history and everything in between. The City’s local bike shop, Centric, has donated a SUB SPEED 40 from SCOTT Bikes that will be raffled off on MWTR Day with proceeds benefiting the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue team . May 23, 2015 Sierra Madre Brick Boutique is the original building block convention in Pasadena, featuring a large vendor room. Guests include Christopher Khayman Lee (“Power Rangers” – Red Space Ranger), Scott Shaw (cartoonist, DC Comics – “Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew” and the “Annoying Orange” novels. Both shows will feature a large free kids’ play area, sponsored by Mega Bloks, “where kids get to build and keep whatever they build.” Free gift bags and art prints while supplies last. Early bird admission at 9 a.m. $10, Children 14 and under free, free after 4 p.m. Information at www.robotoyfest.com and www.brickboutique.com - PASADENA
ceremony will include a tribute to POWs and MIAs, the presentation of a Memorial Day wreath, a 21-Gun Salute and a performance of “Taps.” Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (626) 580-2001 – EL MONTE
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such as health, employment, child support, legal services, etc. Additional area Memorial Day services on Monday include: PASADENA - Memorial Day Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Levitt Pavilion in Memorial Park, 85 N. Holly St. This year the Vietnam Veterans of American will be honoring their veterans with a flower placement ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. SOUTH PASADENA The city will hold a Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. Monday at the War Memorial Building at 435 Fair Oaks Avenue. The service will be led by Mayor Richard D. Schneider and the featured speaker will be James Maddox, National Service Officer and member of Vietnam Veterans America. SAN MARINO - The city of San Marino will honor its military veterans at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday with a patriotic ceremony at Lacy Park, 1485 Virginian Rd. The event features recognition of veterans, special guest speakers and patriotic music. SIERRA MADRE - The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3208 invites the public to Memorial Day ceremonies at 11 a.m. at Sierra Madre Pioneer Cemetery. MONROVIA - The traditional Memorial Day Salute, presented by Allied Veterans Council of the Upper San Gabriel Valley, will be held at Live Oak Memorial Park at 200 East Duarte Road will start at 10 a.m. Monday. It will feature speakers, patriotic music, placing of wreaths and the release of white doves. MONTEREY PARK Monterey Park's annual Memorial Day ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Monday in front of City Hall, 320 W. Newmark Ave., at the veterans and war monuments. American Legion Post #397 will host the event. COVINA - Forest Lawn - Covina Hills at 21300 Via Verde Drive will offer a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday in the Fore-
court of the Life of Christ Mosaic. The ceremony will feature patriotic music, wreath laying, free refreshments, free souvenirs and more. Free admission and parking. SOUTH EL MONTE The city of South El Monte will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony with veterans joined by city representatives at 11 a.m. on Monday in the front lawn of city hall, 1415 Santa Anita Ave. ROSEMEAD - The city of Rosemead and Savannah Memorial Cemetery will honor the memory of those who served the country in the cause of freedom with a special ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Monday. The event will feature comments from local officials, a wreath laying ceremony and 21-gun salute. The cemetery, a California State Historic Landmark 1046, is at 9263 Valley Blvd., Rosemead.
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Tanaka and Carey, Co-Conspirators Told Deputies Not to Cooperate in Federal Investigation
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under a different name, moved him to secure locations, prohibited FBI access to the informant, and then told the cooperator that he had been abandoned by the FBI. Over the course of several weeks, members of the conspiracy allegedly sought an order from a Los Angeles Superior Court judge that would have compelled the FBI to turn over information about its investigation to the LASD. After the judge refused to issue the order because he had no jurisdiction over the federal law enforcement agency, and even though it was clear that the FBI was properly acting in the course of a lawful investigation, Tanaka and Carey met to discuss having two sergeants approach the lead FBI case agent. Soon thereafter, the sergeants confronted the agent at her residence in an attempt to intimidate her. The sergeants threatened the agent with arrest and later reiterated this threat to her supervisor, stating that the agent’s arrest was imminent. “As the allegations demonstrate, Tanaka had a large role in institutionalizing certain illegal behavior within the Sheriff’s Department,” said Acting United States Attorney Stephanie Yonekura. “This case also illustrates how leaders who foster and then try to hide a corrupt culture, will be held accountable, just like their subordinates.” The indictment also alleges that Tanaka and Carey oversaw co-conspirators who told fellow deputies not to cooperate in the federal investigation. Members of the conspiracy allegedly engaged in witness tampering by telling fellow deputies that the FBI would lie, threaten, manipulate and
blackmail them to obtain information about the Sheriff’s Department. “The allegations in the indictment include coverups, diversionary tactics, retribution and a culture generally reserved for Hollywood scripts,” said David Bowdich, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “The public held the defendants to the highest standard, but, instead, they spent their time and energy setting a tone which minimized the value of their oath and dishonored the badge they wore.” An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty in court. The conspiracy count carries a statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison, and the obstruction of justice charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years. The two false declaration counts against Carey each carry a potential penalty of five years. As a result of this investigation, a total of 21 defendants who held various ranks in the LASD have been charged, including the deputy who took the bribe to smuggle the phone and seven co-conspirators in the scheme to obstruct justice. The investigation into corruption, civil rights abuses, and obstruction of justice related to the Los Angeles County jails is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The ACLU of Southern California says indictment indicates LASD has work to do to regain public trust. Executive Director Hector Villagra stated on May 13: “Today’s indictment of former Los Angeles County Undersheriff Paul Tanaka and retired Capt. William
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Carey is a sad, but necessary, reminder of the Sheriff’s Department’s history of condoning violence. While it remains up to a court and a jury to determine Mr. Tanaka’s and Mr. Carey’s innocence or guilt, what is clear is that no one is above the law. Both men have done immeasurable harm to the department’s reputa-
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Criminal Investigations Bureau. Tanaka and Carey surrendered themselves to the FBI early the same morning, and the two men are expected to be arraigned on the indictment in United States District Court. According to the indictment that was unsealed, the two defendants were well aware of “problem deputies” at the jails, “allegations of rampant abuse of inmates,” and “insufficient internal investigations” into deputy misconduct. But against this backdrop, Tanaka allegedly told deputies assigned to the jails to work in a “gray area” and that he thought that the LASD Internal Affairs Bureau should be reduced from 45 investigators to just one. The scheme to thwart the federal investigation allegedly started when deputies in August 2011 recovered a mobile phone from an inmate in MCJ, linked the phone to the FBI, and determined that the inmate was an informant for the FBI and was cooperating in a federal corruption civil rights investigation. The phone was given to the inmate by a corrupt deputy, who subsequently pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges. Alarmed by the federal investigation, members of the conspiracy, guided by Tanaka and Carey, took affirmative steps to hide the cooperator from the FBI and the United States Marshals Service, which was attempting to bring the inmate to testify before a federal grand jury in response to an order issued by a federal judge. The indictment alleges that as part of the conspiracy, the deputies altered records to make it appear that the cooperator had been released. They then re-booked the inmate
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Vector Control Urges Residents to Help Thwart Invasive Mosquitoes
For the fourth year in a row, two Los Angeles County vector control districts are tackling potentially dangerous, invasive mosquitoes and the public health agencies are asking residents for help. The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) and the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) have been working together since 2011 to control these invasive mosquitoes. Three recent mosquito introductions now impact Los Angeles County residents - the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) and Australian backyard mosquito (Aedes notoscriptus). These mosquitoes have been found in and around San Gabriel Valley. They are excellent at colonizing new areas and vector control officials warn that these invasive Aedes could be anywhere in the county. The Asian tiger mosquito currently poses a larger threat compared to the other two invasive mosquitoes since it is the most pervasive in L.A. County. Discovered in 2011, there are now 15 communities experiencing Asian tiger mosquito infestations - up from three communities since the beginning of 2014. Much of the fight against these six-legged in-
vaders occurs in the backyard. Invasive Aedes are able to lay eggs on the walls of small containers, including buckets, plant saucers, and even in recyclables that can hold standing water. Their ability to adapt to urban environments makes these mosquitoes extremely difficult to control in cities around the world. The presence of invasive Aedes increases the risk of residents being exposed to tropical diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever. These viruses are currently not transmitting locally. "It's not a matter of if, but when," says Susanne Kluh, Scientific-Technical Services director for GLACVCD. "It takes just one traveler infected with chikungunya or dengue fever to be bitten by the invasive mosquitoes in L.A. County to start local transmission." Vector control officials actively monitor and control invasive species wherever they are found through grassroots door-to-door inspections, source reduction, mosquito control, and education programs. Yearround population monitoring yields crucial data necessary to determine the best control options. "Our focus is to suppress populations of these mosquitoes wherever they are detected and to limit their expansion into sur-
rounding cities," says Dr. Wakoli Wekesa, Scientific Programs Manager at SGVMVCD. "It's critical we utilize all the tools and resources available to us - from traditional management techniques to the latest, environmentallyfriendly technology - to combat this urban threat." Vector control is calling upon all residents to do their part by following these steps: -REPORT any sightings of small, black-and-white mosquitoes, or if you are being bitten by mosquitoes during the day! Residents can contact SGVMVCD at (626) 814-9466 or GLACVCD at (562) 9449656 or online at www.ReportMosquitoes.org. -Dump and drain all water around your home. Eliminate plant saucers and other unnecessary containers and thoroughly scrub outdoor pet water dishes weekly to remove eggs. -Do not transport or share plant stems rooted in water. Do not keep outdoor buckets full of water. -Use insect repellent containing CDC-approved active ingredients, such as DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus, to avoid bites. For more information please visit the districts' websites at www.glacvcd.org and www.sgvmosquito.org
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Police Officers’ and LASD Deputies’ Random Acts of Kindness Police Officers Extend Their Hands More Than Their Guns Story and Photo By Terry Miller In recent history, the very mention of a police officer has sadly had a profound negative image burned in the collective mind of Americans. It is, for this very reason, I’d like to share some rarely mentioned acts of extreme kindness and generosity that never seem to make the headlines – until now! With that said, these few examples I cite below are a proverbial drop-inthe-bucket, so to speak, of the majority of peace officers everywhere who perform random acts of kindness every day (on and off duty ) – not for notoriety, but to be empathetic and considerate human beings, sworn to protect and serve us. On May 4 this year, the City of Pasadena Police Chief Philip Sanchez received correspondence from a local community member who was stunned by an officer’s kindness helping someone in need. “… Dear Sir, I am writing to inform you of the absolute generosity I just saw one of your officers partake in. Today, around 4 p.m., I was walking out of the Whole Foods on Arroyo Parkway, when I observed security and other Whole Foods Staff standing with an elderly woman. To my shock, I learned the woman was being detained for shoplifting vitamins. This
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woman was sickly, white hair, of advanced age. She looked disheveled, but not homeless. “Moments later, one of your officers arrived. I’ll admit my nosiness kept me there. Your officer met with staff and then contacted this woman. I heard the woman tell the officer that she’s living on social security and has no money. The officer asked the woman how much the vitamins were. Staff returned and told him the amount, which was over a hundred dollars. What I saw next amazed me, your of-
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pleaded guilty on Friday, May 14, 2015, to one felony count of conspiring to file a false or forged document. She was sentenced to 50 days in jail and three years formal probation. Co-defendant Shahan Haider Zaidi, 44, Long Beach, is charged with four felony counts of conspiracy to commit fraud. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of five years and six months in state prison. Zaidi remains a fugitive. Kenari and Arkelian are convicted of, and Zaidi is accused of the following: Between October 2006 and December 2012, Kenari operated Sunland Fire Protection (SFP) in Glendale. Kenari took a portion of his workers' wages on SFP's public works projects from newly immigrated workers who were not familiar with the law. Kenari hired Arakelian as a bookkeeper and
Zaidi as an office worker and an estimator with SFP. Kenari accepted several public works projects for SFP in both Los Angeles and Orange County. Kenari, Arakelian, and Zaidi falsified SFP payroll records in order to conceal the hours worked by workers who were not paid their full wage. Kenari failed to report over $1 million in payroll to the Employment Development Department resulting in a loss of over $100,000. This case was referred to the Orange County District Attorney's Office by the California Department of Industrial Relations cafter investigating the wage theft and issuing a Civil Wage and Penalty. Deputy District Attorney Donde McCament of the Workman's Compensation Fraud Unit is prosecuting this case.
ficer reached into his wallet and said, ‘I’ll pay for them,’ and handed the staff the cost of the vitamins. The officer told the elderly women he paid for the vitamins. She was overwhelmed and began to tear up. And, just like that the officer walked away.” Needless to say, Chief Sanchez immediately looked into the matter and quickly discovered that Pasadena Police Officer Barry Glockson was the peace officer involved in this “exceptional example of public service and compassion.”
According to Lt. Tracey Ibarra of Pasadena Police Dept., “Stories like this are not uncommon in the city of Pasadena. One year a woman’s purse was stolen, which contained all her food and rent money … the team investigating the crime collected the money the woman lost.” Officer Glockson is to be highly commended. Officer Glockson is not alone in this selfless act of helping a person who may be “down on his/her luck,” as the old axiom goes. In another recent inci-
40th Anniversary of Quality Antique Show at the Pasadena Center, May 29, 30, 31
The Pasadena Antique Show and Sale celebrates 40 years at the Pasadena Center. Established in 1975 by Bustamante Enterprises, Inc., this is now Pasadena’s largest and finest event of its kind. The show features rare treasures, antiques, fine art, decorative arts and vintage collectibles on May 29th, 30th, and 31st at the Pasadena Center. . Exhibitors must abide by an established code of ethics, one of the highest in the industry, which assures customers can always shop with complete confidence. This is truly, “The Show Worth Waiting For.” The Pasadena Antique Show, open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 to 5. General ad-
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mission $8, Seniors $5, and Children under 12 are admitted free. The Pasadena Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA, just one block east of Old Town and directly across from The Paseo Colorado Mall. Ample parking is available. For information phone show promoter, (209) 358-3134, the Pasadena Center, (626) 793-2122, or visit www. bustamante-shows.com.
dent, a senior Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy out of Temple Station went on a routine call in his service area to discover a single young mother, with children tugging at her legs, had no working refrigerator in her less-than-modest mobilehome. In fact, the deputy opened the door to what was once a working fridge (circa 1950) and immediately knew what he had to do. That deputy, William Harrington, went out later that same day and bought the young woman a brand new working fridge which was delivered a day or so later. Deputy Harrington went far above and beyond and paid for the appliance with his own money. When I first heard Deputy Harrington’s tale, I said I wanted to do a story. He was reluctant. “I didn’t do it to get a pat on the back. It’s just what we do …” he said casually. Most law enforcement members care deeply about their fellow man - Harrington and Glockson are the epitome of such compassion. During a time of racial and public tension over issues of police conduct and tactics, a Virginia state trooper's recent good deed is heating up social media outlets. Officer Matt Okes was praised by Dr. Nada Owusu, a pediatrician from Danville, Va., on Facebook after her son got a flat tire driving
home from college at Virginia Tech. "This kind officer approached him, didn't ask if the little Mercedes was stolen, but rather got on his knees to replace his tire," Owusu wrote on a socialmedia site. Owusu said the officer even positioned his car to make his headlights shine on other drivers on the road so they were aware of the stranded car. Attached to Owusu's Facebook post on Tuesday morning was a picture on of her son and the officer. The picture has more than 19,500 shares by May 15. “There’s a lot of good in America and that needs to be heard. Police need our support.” Owusu said according to a CBS News report. In his weekly commentary last month, “Face the Nation” host Bob Schieffer said that the “overwhelming majority of police officers are professionals who deserve to be commended, and that the coverage of some recent police controversies doesn't paint a complete picture.” Schiefer said it well. An old Editor’s proverb in this business is “If it bleeds, it leads … .” For the majority of news outlets, this is still true today, thereby circumventing some astonishing human stories about the gargantuan benevolence of our local , federal and state police.
The Public Works Department will host an open house on Thursday, May 21, to celebrate National Public Works Week and recognize the many crews that make San Gabriel residents’ lives better every single day. The event will feature demonstrations by public works crews of the equipment and techniques they use on a daily basis to maintain the city’s parks, streets, sidewalks, trees, signals, sewers and storm drains. Other utility crews that serve the San Gabriel community will also be on hand, including Athens Services, Alameda CorridorEast (ACE), Southern California Edison and the San Gabriel County Water District. The open house is part of a week-long celebration of National Public Works Week May 18-22. This year’s theme, “Community Begins Here,” highlights the essential nature of public works services to
everyday quality of life in the community. In addition to the open house on Thursday, the city will highlight the Public Works Department throughout the week with posts on social media, including a virtual “ride along” with public works crews and a special video celebrating the department. Public Works Day will be held on Thursday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vincent Lugo Park, at the corner of Wells and Ramona Streets. For more on National Public Works Week, visit http://www.apwa.net/discover/national-public-worksweek. For more information on the City of San Gabriel, visit our website at www.sangabrielcity.com or follow us social media @SanGabrielCity on Twitter, Facebook.com/CityofSanGabriel orInstagram. com/SanGabrielCity.
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Man Gets State Prison for Stealing Hearse With Remains Inside A 53-year-old man pleaded no contest today to stealing a hearse containing a body awaiting burial, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Ronnie Skipper entered his plea to one felony count of driving or taking a vehicle without consent and was immediately sentenced to 32 months in state prison. On Dec. 27, 2014, police received a call regarding
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a hearse carrying a casket with a body inside that was stolen from a church in the 4900 block of Avalon Boulevard. Authorities searched for the vehicle and soon after found Skipper behind the wheel being held down by several people who had chased the hearse from the church. Case BA432478 was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Join family, friends and neighbors for the 21st annual Family Fun Day and Resource Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, at La Pintoresca Park, 45 E. Washington Blvd. The free event features adrenaline-pumping activities that encourage an active, healthy lifestyle. Attendees can participate in fitness zone challenges and a basketball tournament, show off their skating skills and play at the park’s water splash pad. They can also enjoy live entertainment, for-purchase food, face painting, arts and crafts, balloon bounces and much more at the event produced by the City’s Human Services and Recreation Department. Many other City departments will be at the event to showcase some of Pasadena’s best resources with information on recreation, libraries and low- or no-cost nonprofit services available to residents. “Family Fun Day is an opportunity for Pasadena residents to come together
as friends and neighbors to enjoy exciting activities and reinforce neighborhood connections,” said Mercy Santoro, Director of the Human Services and Recreation Department. “People will experience firsthand how parks, libraries and nonprofit organizations improve quality of life in Pasadena.” In addition to the City, event sponsors include the Armory Center for the Arts and the Alkebu-lan Cultural Center. For more information, call the Villa-Parke Community Center at (626) 744-6530. Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at www.cityofpasadena. net; follow us on Twitter @ PasadenaGov, www.twitter. com/pasadenagov, and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofpasadena. Or call the Citizen Service Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (626) 744-7311.
the revised 391,440 homes sold in March. Home sales were up 9.3 percent from a revised 391,330 in April a year ago, and the increase was the highest year-overyear change since May 2012. “It’s encouraging that the spring home-buying season is off to such a strong start,” said 2015 A.A.R. President Joe Pacilio. “Sales activity is at the highest level in the last year and a half, and should remain solid throughout the rest of the season. We are finally seeing some of the pent-up housing demand that we talked about in the past turning into actual sales, thanks to solid job growth, record-low interest rates, and looser lending requirements.” The median price of an existing, single-family detached California home increased in April from both the previous month and year for the third consecutive month. The median home price was up 2.8 percent from $468,550 in March to $481,760 in April, the highest level since November 2007. April’s median price was 7.4 percent
higher than the revised $448,720 recorded in April 2014. The median sales price is the point at which half of homes sold for more and half sold for less; it is influenced by the types of homes selling as well as a general change in values. “While it’s a welcomed sign to see the growth in housing demand continue, the lack of supply remains a concern,” said A.A.R CEO Andrew Cooper. “The imbalance between the two sides not only intensifies market competition and pushes home prices higher, but also leads to housing affordability issues that could ultimately lower the homeownership rate if the problem persists.” Representing local Realtors® in the San Gabriel Valley for 91 years, the ARCADIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (www. TheAAR.com) is one of the oldest trade organizations in CA. The AAR is dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate and is an advocate for private property rights. A.A.R. is headquartered in Arcadia.
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California’s housing market accelerated in April as the spring home-buying season kicked off with both higher home sales and prices for the third straight month, the Arcadia Association of Realtors® (A.A.R.) said today. Home sales rose above the 400,000 mark in April for the first time since October 2013 to post the highest level since August 2013 according to a report released by the California Association of Realtors®. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 427,620 units in April, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2015 if sales maintained the April pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. The April figure was 9.2 percent higher than
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Monterey Park Public Notices City of Monterey Park – Public Works Department - Engineering Division, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California 91754 Tel. No: (626) 307-1320 -- Fax (626) 307-2500 NOTICE INVITING BIDS WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ON DE LA FUENTE STREET FROM HARDING AVENUE TO MONTECHICO DRIVE, Spec. No. 846; Contract Time: 40 Working Days; Engineer’s Estimate: $300,000. DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe project involves the construction of a new water main line to replace the old water main in De La Fuente Street from Harding Avenue to Montechico Drive. The project includes the construction of new service lines, water valves, meter boxes, fire hydrants and pavement overlay. A 10% Bidder’s Bond is required with Bid. Successful contractor will be required to provide: (1) Liability insurance with City of Monterey Park as addition insured endorsement; (2) Proof of workman’s compensation insurance coverage; (3) 100% Faithful Performance; and, (4) 100% Labor and Material Bond. Bid Package Cost: $30.00 A $5.00 Extra Charge for mailing. Bid Due Date and Time: Sealed bids will be received in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California 91754, until 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 4, 2015, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for performing work as described above. Questions? Please call: Rey Alfonso, Assistant City Engineer at (626) 307-1320. 5/14, 5/21/15 CNS-2750896# MONTEREY PARK PRESS
Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Ruben Trujillo Jr FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: VS027072 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, Ca 90650 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ruben Trujillo Jr filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Ruben Trujillo Jr to Proposed name Ruben Landa Jr 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a.Date: 06-03-15 Time: 1:30 PM Dept: C Room: - b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: ALHAMBRA PRESS DATED: April 06, 2015 Margaret M. Bernal JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 ALHAMBRA PRESS NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 101557-JC (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: PETER K. LEE, 1478 MONTEREY PASS RD, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: (4) The name and business address of the Buyer(s) are: LU LUO, 1311 STEVENS AVE #H, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, GOODWILL, LEASE AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS of that certain business located at: 1478 MONTEREY PASS RD, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: LEE & LEE COIN LAUNDRY (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JUNE 9, 2015, at the office of ESCROW WORLD INC, 1055 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1555, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017, Escrow No. 101557-JC, Escrow Officer: JANICE CHEON (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filing claims is: JUNE 8, 2015 (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business name(s) and addresses used by the Seller within three years before such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE DATED: MAY 8, 2015 TRANSFEREES: LU LUO LA1541479 MONTEREY PARK PRESS 5/21/15 Escrow No. 01-28341-018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name(s) and business address of the seller are: Chai-Thai Twister Corporation, 323 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776 & 969 S. Glendora Ave., Unit A, West Covina, CA 91790 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: 323 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776 (4) The name(s) and business address of the buyer are: Excel VTC Group Inc., 3931 Lowell Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90032 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are furniture, fixtures, equipment, goodwill, trademark, stock and inventory in trade and all other assets agreed of that certain business located at: 323 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776 & 969 S. Glendora Ave., Unit A, West Covina, CA 91790 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: Factory Tea Bar
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(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is June 9, 2015 at the office of INTER VALLEY ESCROW, 447 Burchett St., Glendale, CA 91203, Escrow No. 01-28341-018, Escrow Officer: JACKIE PETROSSIAN (8) Claims may be filed with Same as ``7`` above. (9) The last date for filing claims is June 8, 2015 (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: 969 S. Glendora Ave., Unit A, West Covina, CA 91790. Date: April 21, 2015 Transferees: Excel VTC Group Inc., a California Corporation, By: Charles T. Tran, President CN912029 Published May 21, 2015 ALHAMBRA PRESS
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DOROTHY ESTELLE BAKER Case No. BP162473
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DOROTHY ESTELLE BAKER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lawrence G. Lewis in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lawrence G. Lewis be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 12, 2015 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: ZEV S BROOKS ESQ SBN 162830 18030 BROOKHURST ST PMB 393 FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708 CN911492 Published May 14,18,21, 2015 MONTEREY PARK PRESS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JANET McDANIEL-VOLL Case No. BP162629
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JANET McDANIEL-VOLL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kenneth J. McDaniel, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS AN-GELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kenneth J. McDaniel, Jr. be appointed as personal representative to adminis-ter the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow
the personal representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac-tions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 15, 2015 at 8:30AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the dece-dent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: THOMAS HENRY COLEMAN ESQ SBN 037850 25379 WAYNE MILLS PL STE 216 VALENCIA CA 91355-1827 CalNet Order # CN910644 Published May 18,21,25, 2015 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT
Trustee Notices APN: 8743-010-033 T.S. No. 011194-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/9/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 5/27/2015 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/21/2006, as Instrument No. 06 0594459, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ELIDA DE ANDA, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Lot 62 of Tract No. 28919, in the City of West Covina, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 806, Pages 22 to 24 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1929 S GRANDVIEW LN WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91792-1318 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $376,126.05 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on
the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 011194-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Lot 62 of Tract No. 28919, in the City of West Covina, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 806, Pages 22 to 24 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. STOX Posting & Publishing. 501084 / 011194-CA 05-07-2015, 05-14-2015, 05-21-2015. WEST COVINA PRESS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 15-25839 Loan No. NAZIRI Title Order No. 150014211 APN 5607-004-002 TRA No. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/24/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/03/2015 at 11:00 AM, TD FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/07/2014 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20140694266 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: ADRINEH NAZARI, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3419 HONOLULU AVENUE, GLENDALE, CA 91214. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $449,548.31 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same
lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (818) 708-7272 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP. com, using the file number assigned to this case 15-25839. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 5/8/15 TD FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE 5023 N. Parkway Calabasas Calabasas, CA 91302 (818) 708-7272 Lynn Wolcott, President A-4524502 05/14/2015, 05/21/2015, 05/28/2015 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA14-647858-CL Order No.: 730-1407479-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/20/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Cecelia M. Davidson, a widow Recorded: 9/30/2004 as Instrument No. 04 2514230 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 6/11/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $124,292.68 The purported property address is: 624 CAMBRIDGE DR, BURBANK, CA 91504 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 2459-015-022 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-647858-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-647858-CL IDSPub #0082155 5/14/2015 5/21/2015 5/28/2015 BURBANK INDEPENDENT APN: 8468-009-010 TS No: CA07000025-151 TO No: 8511246 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 9, 2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM, near the fountain located in the Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on July 17, 2012, as Instrument No. 20121050239, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by MACARIO ALVINO, JR, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for PMAC LENDING SERVICES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1825 WEST MOSSBERG AVENUE, WEST COVINA, CA 91790 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $340,963.19 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000025-15-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: May 11, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000025-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. InSource Logic. Order No. CA15-001235-1, Pub Dates 05/21/2015, 05/28/2015, 06/04/2015 WEST COVINA PRESS