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Brawley Junior HighHits The Big Time

BY JAYSON BARNISKE

Three years ago, AmyQuarcelino began having her sev-enth- and eighth-grade gradevideography class at Barbara WorthJunior High School in Brawley par-ticipate in the Latino FilmInstitute's Youth Cinema Project.

The project was established byactor Edward James Olmos andteaches those in underprivilegedand minority communities the artof filmmaking. It was so successfulat Barbara Worth that Quarcelinohas continued it since and it is nowin its fourth year.

"Two mentors from Hollywoodcome (each year) to teach stu-dents," Quarcelino explained.

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Stayin' Alive: Calexico HopesDowntown Returns To '70s HeydayAction plan lauded as'aggressive' move to res-cue beleaguered retailarea

BY RICHARD MONTENEGRO BROWN

Morris Reisen remembersthe 1970s well, when downtownCalexico was in its prime,packed with Mexican andAmerican customers jockeyingfor position on crowded side-walks, dipping in and out ofbusy shops and departmentstores, arms weighted down withbags of high-fashion clothingand quality goods.

Then 1982 came along andthe devaluation of the Mexicanpeso hit, making money fromsouth of the border nearly worth-less against the U.S. dollar anddrying up downtown's mostlyMexican customer base.

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DESPITE DECADES OF decline, there is still life in the retail center of downtown Calexico. Cityofficials are putting their hopes for a major revival in an action plan that would create mall-likeelements, add housing and institute clean-up measures.CORISSA IBARRA PHOTO

BY RICHARDMONTENEGRO BROWN

A mostly vacant and finan-cially troubled commercial area

near Heber once touted as a vitaleconomic development projectmight soon be sold, according toa representative of the firm han-dling the matter.

The 79-acre Imperial

Regional Center on Highway 111and Heber Road is at the center ofa 2018 lawsuit filed by ImperialCounty against its owner,Pacificland Investments Inc., andits chief executive, James Lo, torecoup about $4.3 million incounty loans.

The sprawling developmentcould fetch up to $20 million.

While it is home to a busyArco gas station and conveniencestore, its other businesses, includ-ing the once-popular Club Lohooand several restaurants, haveremained closed since early2019.

Kevin Singer of Los Angeles-based Receivership Specialists,which is handing the matter, saidin an Aug. 23 interview an offeron the table is the most serious hehas received on the property inthe 16 months since it was putunder his care by a judge as partof the county's lawsuit.

The identity of the buyer andthe price being offered are confi-dential until a 90-day "due dili-gence" period is up soon and theinterested parties return to court

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Action Could Come Soon ForEmbattled Heber Development

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Student Arrested ForAlleged Shooting ThreatTo Calexico High

BY RICHARDMONTENEGRO BROWN

Police beefed up patrolsaround Calexico High Schoolduring the first week of schoolfollowing a threat of gun violenceagainst the campus that wasreported to school administrationthe evening of Aug. 24, accordingto the police chief.

A 16-year-old male CalexicoHigh student was arrested bypolice on Aug. 25 on suspicion ofmaking criminal threats and sub-sequently jailed in ImperialCounty juvenile hall, PoliceChief Gonzalo Gerardo reportedin a written statement the eveningof the arrest. The teen's custodystatus was unavailable Aug. 28.

The threat was allegedlymade sometime in June, but wasnot reported to high schooladministration until Aug. 24,when the threat appeared on apublic social media site. Thenews came from CalexicoUnified School District

Superintendent Carlos R.Gonzales in a letter addressed tothe "CUSD community" andposted to the district's websiteAug. 25.

Initially made on the popularcellphone messaging application,WhatsApp, the threat was inresponse to a school district poli-cy decision to close the highschool campus during lunchhours, Gerardo stated.Information wasn't available onwhat social media site the threatwas reposted.

The suspect allegedly wroteon the messaging app that "it'stime to be a school shooter" whenthe campus closure was refer-enced, Gerardo stated. Whenanother person on WhatsAppresponded that the closure wasalready decided, the teen alleged-ly responded, "welp I'm gonnabuy a vun" "gun," Gerardoreported in his statement.

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BY RICHARDMONTENEGRO BROWN

After getting a late start on itsCensus 2020 efforts, Calexicoofficials were ready to get towork when its census subcom-mittee met for the first time Aug.26, Mayor Bill Hodge said.

The meeting was not open tothe public.

The panel was establishedseveral weeks ago at the urgingof Hodge, who was upsetCalexico had not been engagedwith, or attending, meetings ofthe Imperial County 2020 CensusComplete Count Committee.

By mid-May, the cities of ElCentro and Brawley had alreadybeen participating in the county-wide committee and were form-ing their own subcommittees toplan for the best ways to promotethe census count, which starts inApril 2020.

Early local efforts are espe-cially important because ImperialCounty has a high number ofwhat the U.S. Census Bureaucalls "hard-to-count" censustracts.

That becomes even more

vital for Calexico because it hasthe most "hard-to-count" tracts --- five areas in all --- in ImperialCounty, Hodge added.

Hodge and City CouncilMember Morris Reisen wereappointed to attend county-levelcensus meetings. They form thecity subcommittee along withCity Manager David Dale andAssistant City Manager MiguelFigueroa, Hodge said during anAug. 20 interview.

"It's very important we countas many (residents) as possible sowe can qualify for future fundingand representation," Hodge said.

Census data, which getsupdated every 10 years, deter-mines the number of seats a statehas in the U.S. House ofRepresentatives and other stateand federal lines of jurisdiction.The count also factors into feder-al and state funding formulas ---according to the Census Bureauevery person left uncounted rep-resents about $2,000 a year inlost funding.

The first subcommittee meet-ing had two objectives, Hodgesaid. The first was meeting withArturo Hernandez of the U.S.Census Bureau, who was to pro-

vide the city "with a reliableframework" on how to help thecensus count, he explained.

The second was to hear fromEsperanza Colio-Warren, adeputy county executive officer.She was to provide clarificationon census timelines and process-es. Colio-Warren leads the coun-ty census committee.

Although the Census Bureauwill conduct the actual count,counties and cities are taskedwith educational efforts toincrease response.

Imperial County was award-ed $250,000 by the state to pro-mote the count. About $156,000of that is earmarked for ImperialCounty's cities. Hodge said that

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Calexico Native Finding Success With The UkuleleBY MARIO CONDE

While Calexico nativeBernadette Plazola has traveledextensively teaching music,today she has more than 100,000subscribers to her YouTubeinstruction videos.

The journey leading to thatsuccess has gone from Japan toEurope and back to the UnitedStates, allowing Plazola to con-nect with many thanks to the uni-versal language of music. Shehelps people improve theirEnglish and musical skills, espe-cially on how to play the ukulele.

A native of Calexico, Plazola,31, decided to leave ImperialValley at age 17 to pursue herdream of becoming a musicteacher. She came back yearslater to be the band director atFrank Wright Middle School inImperial for one year. Plazolathen traveled to Okinawa, Japan,and returned to Imperial Valley afew months ago and now residesin El Centro.

"I used to be in the band, so Iremember marching in all of theparades and performing at foot-ball games, concerts and compe-titions," Plazola said. "I lovedgrowing up here and now that Ihave lived in other places, Iappreciate living in an area wherepeople know and take care ofeach other."

Her passion for music startedin Calexico as part of the band infifth grade. Her first instrumentwas the alto saxophone, but she

quickly changed to tenor sax. Inaddition, she played in the wor-ship team at New Life Assembly.

Plazola attended CaliforniaState Polytechnic University,Pomona, where she graduatedwith a Bachelor of Arts degree inmusic, earned a California teach-ing credential, and a Master ofArts degree in curriculum andinstruction. She also studiedSpanish in Salamanca, Spain.

After graduating, she had theopportunity to teach in China,where traveled every summer forfour years to teach Englishthrough music.

At 25, Plaza moved toOkinawa for four years andworked as an elementary musicteacher. After starting herYouTube channel, Plazola hadthe opportunity to teach inLondon, England, and Valencia,Spain.

"When I first started teachingelementary music in Okinawa,Japan, my classroom only hadxylophones and maracas for thestudents to play with," Plazolarecalled. "I knew that the studentscould do much more than playmaracas, so I decided to create aproposal to request ukuleles forour school. The proposal wasapproved and the studentsabsolutely loved learningukulele."

In order to reach more peo-ple, Plazola created her YouTubepage called "Bernadette TeachesMusic" in which she teachesmusic and how to play theukulele. The channel now reach-

es more than 145,000 subscribersand she is a full-time"YouTuber."

"Reaching 100,000 sub-scribers felt great, but it wasn'tthe goal. The goal of the channelis to show everyone that theycould be a musician if they havethe right tools and support," shesaid.

The ukulele is the idealinstrument for the project she hasundertaken, Plazola explained.

"I think the ukulele is a veryspecial instrument because it isaffordable, easy to hold, fits any-where, and is easy to learn to playwith the resources availableonline. Instead of focusing on mysubscriber numbers, I prefer tofocus on creating consistent con-tent that helps people," she said.

The videos are light-heartedand fun with Plazola makingthem slow-paced so viewers canfeel like they can accomplish thevideo's goal without becomingtoo overwhelmed.

"Teaching on YouTube is a lotof fun because you never knowwho is watching or where in theworld they are from," she added."I have had the opportunity totravel to Germany, England,Bulgaria, and Spain because ofmy channel. It's exciting to thinkof the next places I will get tovisit because of the connections Iam making through this beautifulonline community. "

Plazola credits her family forher success because they weresupportive from the beginning.

"They always respected my

decision to pursue a career inmusic. Not a lot of people havethat kind of unconditional sup-port, so I am very grateful forthem, " she said.

Plazola's goal is to continuemaking videos that help peopleand to host workshops so peoplecan take their playing to the nextlevel. She will be teaching andperforming at the Los AngelesInternational Ukulele Festival inSeptember and hosting a ukuleleworkshop in Berlin, Germany, inOctober.

"Chasing success is an end-less task. Now I like to focusmore on accomplishing my goalsand setting new ones for thefuture," Plazola said.

Plazola can be reached atbmplazola@gmail.com or onInstagram atinstagram.com/plazi. HerYouTube channel name isBernadette Teaches Music.

YOUTUBE UKULELE TEACHER and Calexico nativeBernadette Plazola.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BERNADETTE PLAZOLA

Calexico Census SubcommitteeFinally Getting Started

During a follow-up interviewAug. 28, Gerardo said the threatwas deemed credible and thatpolice "won't take any threatlightly."

While no firearm was found,"it doesn't mean he could havenot gotten one," Gerardo addedAug. 28.

The exact date of the threatexchange was not made avail-able. However, the CalexicoUnified School District boardvoted 3-2 to close the campus onJune 20. Calexico High's enroll-ment last year was 2,200 stu-dents.

The reposted threat came onthe weekend before the first day

of classes on Aug. 26.Gerardo said police were

looking into a "second person ofinterest," but as of Aug. 28 heprovided no other information onwhether there was anotheralleged participant to the threat.

Meanwhile, SuperintendentGonzales said in his letter thatdistrict administration and highschool staff "will be taking extrasafety precautions to ensure thatall students and staff are safe."

"We urge all parents to talk totheir children regarding makingany gestures, jokes, hoaxes,social media posts, or communi-cation that may be interpreted asa potential threat against a school

site, staff or students," Gonzalescontinued.

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State Now Has SecondCase On Calexico CouncilMember Fernandez

Moreno Jr. High Starts Year WithEnthusiasm; Safety A Priority

BY WILLIAM ROLLER

On a steamy day more suitedfor a visit to the Margarita deNecochea Bulldog AquaticCenter than classrooms, stu-dents at William Moreno Jr.High School in Calexico onAug. 26 eagerly attended theirfirst day of classes.

"Education is evolving, sowe want to make sure classesevolve to keep students ambi-tious," said Principal MarianoVelez. "This year we hope toincrease parent involvement andmake sure we are globally com-petitive."

Although she noted sheenjoyed visiting family inMexico during summer vaca-tion, eighth-grade student MiaValdez explained she was gladto be back since she loves herclasses. She was able to get anAmerican history class as wellas an Associated Student Bodygovernment class.

"Last year I was going to runfor secretary but I had too manythings going," said Mia. "Thisyear I'm going to run for studentpresident. And I'll do Englishhonors and cheer squad too."

Classmate, Mia Gamboa,also in eighth grade, was eagerto catch up with friends aftersummer recess.

"This year I'm doingPolynesian dance (fourth year),"said Mia G. "And I'm lookingforward to learning more stuff inmath. I like all of it, even if it isa little hard for me."

School is also great time ofrenewal for teachers as well.Martha Guillen, a seventh-grade English Language artsteacher, said she was lookingforward to the back-to-schoolwelcome on Aug. 30 in the

school gym. Students will compete in a

free-throw contest in which theyhave 30 seconds to sink as manyfoul shots as they can. During

lunch there will be a fashionshowin the student quad where

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BY RICHARDMONTENEGRO BROWN

The investigation into a colli-sion allegedly caused byCalexico City Council MemberRosie Arreola Fernandez whileshe was driving under the influ-ence of alcohol is now in thehands of the state, a local prose-cutor reported.

The California HighwayPatrol, which responded to andinvestigated the July 6 crash nearHeber, submitted its report to theto the Imperial County DistrictAttorney's Office on Aug. 21,Assistant D.A. Deborah Owenstated in an Aug. 25 email.

The local prosecutor's officequickly declared a conflict ofinterest--as Owen had previouslystated it would--and the referredthe matter to state AttorneyGeneral's office, Owen stated.State prosecutors will determineif there is enough evidence tocharge Fernandez.

The conflict arose becauseFernandez was involved withD.A. Gilbert Otero's 2018 re-election campaign.

The state is now reviewingtwo criminal cases involvingFernandez. The second is a May

5 incident in which Fernandezadmitted she was the driver of acar caught on video careening offa Calexico street, plowing into asign and a parked car and drivingaway.

That matter was investigatedby Calexico police, which sub-mitted the report to the D.A.'soffice that also declared a conflictin that case.

In the pre-dawn July 6 crashFernandez's car struck a trailerpulled by a pickup on Highway111 near Heber. She was injuredand taken to a hospital but alsoplaced under arrest.

The A.G.'s press office hasnot commented on whether thecriminal cases would be prose-cuted or whether any court dateshave been set. A message leftwith the press office Aug. 27 wasnot immediately returned.

A check of the ImperialCounty Superior Court calendarthrough Sept. 10 shows no pend-ing court dates for Fernandez.

Fernandez, who has notattended a Calexico City Councilmeeting for about two months,has told the city she intends tomake a public statement at theSept. 4 council meeting, MayorBill Hodge has reported.

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WILLIAM MORENO JR. High School Principal Mariano Velezand Alejandra Limon, Calexico Unified School District migrantprogram coordinator, explain what is new for the 2019-20 aca-demic year. WILLIAM ROLLER PHOTOS

MARTHA GUILLEN, ENGLISH teacher at William Moreno Jr.High School, hopes to encourage more student participation toincrease school spirit in academic year 2019/20.

It looked like temperatureswere going to drop, but summeris hanging on for a while longer.The Imperial Irrigation Districtis offering some tips for its cus-tomers to save electricity andkeep the bills down for theirhomes and businesses.

By taking the actions below,you will help protect the envi-ronment, maintain the electricalgrid and save energy costs.

Residential• Set your thermostat to 78degrees or higher when you arehome. • Avoid using major applianceslike washers, dryers and dish-washers between peak hours of 4and 8 p.m. • Use a ceiling fan to cool off forless. However, be sure to turnfans off when you leave a room— they only cool people, notspaces.

• Block the sun from overheat-ing your home. Inside, useshades, blinds and drapes.Outside, use awnings, trees andshrubs. • Plug electronics into a powerstrip, then turn the strip off whennot in use. • Use the power managementsettings on computers and moni-tors.• Replace your five most-usedlight fixtures and/or bulbs withENERGY STAR® products. • Change or clean your air con-ditioner’s filter at least once amonth to keep your system run-ning at peak performance. • Check for household leaks tomake sure air is not escaping. • Unplug that second fridgelocated in the hot garage or utili-ty room. IID will pick it up andpay you $50 to recycle it for you.Sign-up here for IID's

Refrigerator Recycling Program. Choose energy-efficient appli-ances. They don’t just save youmoney, but they’re good for theenvironment, too. • Avoid over-drying yourclothes. It wastes energy, pluscauses static and wrinkling. • Set your dishwashers on econ-omy mode, to use less water andelectricity. • Pull the plug on chargers thataren’t in use.• Download the IID Connectapp for more energy saving tips.

Non-Residential• Review above-listed tips forresidential energy users to deter-mine which may apply to yourbusiness. • Choose energy efficient equip-ment. Check IID’s EnergyRewards Program for rebateinformation. • Turn off air conditioning in

unoccupied areas. Conditioningair in storage, basement orempty space is usually unneces-sary. • Install and program thermo-stats to power down or raise tem-perature after closing. • Install motion detectors to con-trol lighting in frequently unoc-cupied areas, such as restrooms,conference rooms or storagerooms. • Activate computers’ sleepmode. This reduces electricityconsumption to about less than 5percent of full power. • Plan meetings during peakperiods to minimize use ofequipment. • Adjust schedule or shifts sothat increased production occurbefore or after peak hours. • Regularly clean and performmaintenance on HVAC units andall energy-intensive equipment

to keep it operating efficiently. • Replace incandescent or halo-gen lamps with low wattage orhigher efficiency lamps.

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• Check the insulation in yourattic, exterior and basementwalls, ceilings, floors and crawlspaces. To determine the recom-mended insulation R-values indifferent parts of your home,visit the Weatherization sectionof energysaver.gov. • Check for air leaks aroundyour walls, ceilings, windows,doors, lighting and plumbingfixtures, switches and electricaloutlets. • Make sure your appliances andheating and cooling systems areproperly maintained. Check yourowner’s manuals for the recom-mended maintenance.

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comes to about $17,000 forCalexico, with the potential toget an additional $10,000 fromthe county in competitive funds.

Hodge noted he already hassome ideas about how to reachout to the "hard-to-count" popu-lation, including setting uptables with educational informa-tion at city events such as theChristmas parade andOctoberfest.

Also, the funding could beused to contract with a local non-profit organizations for door-to-door messaging in the "hard-to-count" tracts and other areas ofthe city. Campesinos Unidos Inc.has already expressed interest inundertaking that effort, he said.

The top goal for the city is to"alleviate the fear" associatedwith the census count amongCalexico's Hispanic community,many of whom only speakSpanish, the mayor explained.

"Because of the Trump

Administration's draconian poli-cies on immigration or people ofcolor, many Hispanics are fear-ful" to be counted, Hodge said."Our main goal through the cen-sus subcommittee and the coun-ty is to reach out to that publicand make them very aware ofwhat the census does."

When the count begins nextyear, census officials will useboth the traditional method ofgoing door-to-door to conductthe count and for the first timewill assist residents with anonline count option by setting upcomputer kiosks in key areas.

Although Calexico's censusefforts got off to a rocky start,Hodge noted he is happy with itsprogress.

"I feel a lot more confidentthat we're going to participatefully and get this done," he said."It's going to take a collaborativeeffort."

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to move the process forward,Singer added.

Singer could not provide anexact court date. A search of theImperial County Superior Courtcalendar through Sept. 10 foundno mention of the suit.

The next step is up to theprospective buyer, Singerexplained. That entity woulddecide not buy, ask the court formore time to continue research-ing the property, or decide to buyand request the court move thepurchase process forward.

In the event of the latter,Singer said the judge would con-duct a court confirmation hear-ing of the prospective sale andset a date for an overbid hearing,or public auction, where otherpotential buyers could bid on theproperty along with the contract-ed buyer.

If the buyer now under con-

tract decides to not move for-ward, the property would remainon the market.

Meanwhile, one county offi-cial expressed frustration withthe ordeal.

"I'm not happy with the waythis thing is turning out. It'staken way longer than what any-one would have expected,"Supervisor Raymond Castillosaid Aug. 23.

His district includes theproperty.

The real estate market issuch that nobody has been will-ing to pay what the developmentis worth, Castillo said, addingoffers have been too low giventhe value of the property and itslocation on the heavily traveledHighway 111.

"It's a really good piece ofproperty. The location is perfectfor development," Castillo said.

Stating traffic studies haveshown the Highway 111 corridorhas some of the highest "carcounts" in the county, Castillosaid, "That's why the gas stationdoes so well."

Pacificland Investments andLo owe the county $4.3 million,including $2 million from thecounty community benefit pro-gram and $2.3 million in unpaidinfrastructure improvements atthe project site, Castillo added.The developers of the projectdefaulted on the $2 million loanin April 2018. The county filedsuit on May 11, 2018.

The community benefitfunds come from fees the countyhas negotiated from solar devel-opers to make up for lost eco-nomic activity from solar devel-opments, which employ far lessthan the farmland they replace.

For the 2018-19 school yearit was actress Joanna Nava-Goldsmith and director LouisGavala assisting students weeklyduring film production.

"They worked with studentsteaching them the entire processof filmmaking, including brain-storming, writing stories, writingscript and selling script," shesaid.

The course is run as a moviein Hollywood would be pro-duced. As such, students have toapply to the school principal forpermission to shoot scenes atspecific locations around cam-pus.

After students edited theirfilms the next obvious thing todo was make a poster and havethem screened.

"The seventh and eighthgrades (each) produced threemovies each last year,"Quarcelino said. "As part of theprogram students take a field tripto L.A. to screen their movies in

a theater at the Los AngelesInternational Film Festival."

Quarcelino explained threeof her students' films were hon-ored by being chosen for a paneldiscussion during the film festi-val.

Adamari Lopez, 12, ofBrawley, was a camera directorfor one film and assisted in otherfilms last year.

"Once you got all yourequipment ready, we would goset up our camera and shoot thescene somewhere based on ourinstructors' directions," sheexplained of her experience inthe class.

Adamari explained shewould experiment with differentcamera angles to shoot a betterscene.

Sharing a few tips shelearned about videography lastyear, she added, "Always listento the teacher's directions andremember to work with the peo-ple who are in front of the cam-

era."Quarcelino explained incom-

ing seventh graders can requestto be in the Youth CinemaProject before the school yearbegins. Eighth graders write aletter to request to be in the pro-gram.

She encouraged local resi-dents to view the students filmsonline: "You can find most of thefilms the students produced atwww.youthcinemaproject.org bytyping in Brawley in the searchbar."

The Youth Cinema Projectwebsite describes itself as, "a100% student led, student runprogram whose goal is for stu-dents to become self-directedlearners, while finding theirvoices, and creating social emo-tional empowerment. In our proj-ect-based learning, the films arenot the project, the studentsthemselves are."

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"It was devastation and itkilled us," said Reisen, a retireddowntown merchant of more than50 years.

Downtown has never reallyreturned from that blow, though ithas been teased with periods of rel-ative recovery. Merchants such asReisen survived where they oncethrived, hanging on through eco-nomic ebbs and flows, but watch-ing foot traffic consistently dwin-dle as shopping tastes changed andsuccess succumbed to harsh eco-nomic realities.

Now, almost four decadeshence, Reisen thinks life can bebreathed into the lungs of down-town again and that the city canlead those efforts in a way it neverhas before.

A multi-layered approachincludes cleaning alleys, creating apedestrian-friendly town square,and developing affordable housingopportunities adjacent to commer-cial ventures. A revived downtowncould lure celebrations such as theSept. 16 "El Grito deIndependencia" ("The Cry ofIndependence") away from cityparks and back to the streets ofdowntown, something Reisen saidwill happen this year.

Such a Renaissance is possiblewith the political will, creativethinking and concrete action,Reisen predicted.

Reisen, 65, sits on the citycouncil despite losing his electionbid in November 2018. Its othermembers appointed him to the seatvacated by Jesus Escobar who wona county supervisor seat in thesame election.

Long an outspoken championof the downtown shopping district,he is now in a position to enactnoticeable change. The road ischallenging. Stores have closed-notably JC Penney in 2018-anddelays at the Calexico West Port ofEntry make crossing the border acumbersome and time-consumingordeal, dampening commerce.

"I want this town to be like inthe '70s when we had all of thesestores here," Reisen said during anAug. 23 interview. "It can be recre-ated. We have a unique situation… We've got 1.5 million peopleacross the border and they aregoing to be coming across when(the next phase of the West Port ofEntry is built and) they get those12 lanes and new pedestrian port."

Phase 1 of the port project wascompleted in fall 2018 and phase2A construction is expected tobegin in spring 2020. However, theexpanded pedestrian crossing wasaxed from the 2018-19 federalbudget and remains unfunded. It iswidely considered a key compo-nent to easing crossing delayssince many shoppers fromMexicali arrive on foot.

Reisen said he understandsdowntown and its merchants. Afterall, he has been witness to themany ups and downs since firsthelping out his father at the fami-ly's Army/Navy surplus store whenhe was nine to his life later on asproprietor of Sports Internationalfor more than 40 years.

"I've got a lot of plans for thedowntown; that's why they call meMr. Downtown," Reisen said,quickly giving equal credit toMayor Bill Hodge, his fellow

council members and city staff."This is the most I've seen the citydo for the downtown ever."

Hodge agreed."I would say this is the first

time in a long time that there hasbeen a very proactive, aggressiveeffort to improve downtown,"Hodge explained during an inter-view on Aug. 23. "We will be see-ing results."

The mayor said he asked CityManager David Dale and AssistantCity Manager Miguel Figueroalast year to develop a "DowntownAction Plan" that included a veryspecific set of tasks. It involves thedevelopment of new city policies,plans for economic development,beautification projects and seekingnew ways to draw shoppers andentice people to the area as a desti-nation.

"Action plans are quite popularwith educators," said Hodge, whois a retired teacher with theCalexico Unified School District."It states the subject, creates atimeline, establishes costs, so youcan self-monitor progress."

There is an official city list oftasks Figueroa outlined in an inter-view Aug. 22. There is also a moreinformal set of goals Reisen andHodge set out to meet with theblessing and financial support ofthe downtown BusinessImprovement District, Reisen said.

The action plan encompassesseveral areas, some of which start-ed years ago and some of whichare just getting underway, accord-ing to Figueroa.

For instance, the council willsee two downtown-related ordi-nances/resolutions before it duringthe Sept. 4 meeting. One is the firstreading of a new taxicab ordinancethat, among other things, desig-nates a specific location on FirstStreet for cabs to park. It address-es the longtime problem of illegaltaxi services, also known as"raiteros."

Figueroa said the ordinance isstill being crafted, but Reisen saidit will likely carry with it a $5,000fine for the raiteros and possibly a$1,000 fine for those who use theillegal services.

The second matter is a firstlook at an updated and renegotiat-ed contract with RepublicServices/Allied Waste. Althoughthat contract is for citywide trashand recycling services, there is aheavy component focused ondowntown cleanup, Figueroaexplained.

"One of the things we areanticipating is having (Republicfund) a full-time code enforcementofficer for the downtown. That willguarantee the city having bettercontrol of the aesthetics and needsthat our downtown businesseshave," Figueroa explained.

Part of the proposed contractcalls for Republic providing twostreet sweepers for the city, withRepublic cleaning downtownstreets five days a week, Hodgesaid. Republic would also providea one-time $10,000 payment to beused exclusively for the downtownas the city sees fit.

In other cleanup-related mat-ters, Figueroa said locks would beinstalled on all downtown trashbins.

The Business District has

agreed to pay $4,100 to installlocking gates at the entrance ofdowntown alleys in an effort tocurb illegal dumping and vandal-ism, and discourage the homelessfrom congregating in the alleys,Reisen and Hodge added.

Reisen said he is asking someof the city's prospective cannabisbusinesses to donate $5,000 tohelp with a steam-cleaning andpressure-washing program fordowntown sidewalks, streets andalleys.

Some of the action plan waspreviously put in motion, Figueroasaid, including the rezoning of por-tions of downtown Calexico fromcommercial/retail only to "mixeduse," or commercial/retail/residen-tial.

That effort is now bearingfruit, the assistant city managersaid, as two projects are underwayto convert empty buildings intoaffordable housing units on thesecond story and commercialspace on the ground level.

Figueroa did not immediatelyprovide the name of the developersand the location of the buildings.

The city is also working toconnect developers with vacantbuilding owners.

"It's a proactive approach toaddressing the high numbers ofunoccupied buildings we havedowntown," he said.

A selling point is that if adeveloper commits to using theproperty as affordable housing fora period of 15 years, the state willgrant certain exemptions on envi-ronmental regulations, "which, inturn, reduces the timeline of devel-opment of the actual project,"Figueroa added.

There is some developmentactivity downtown, including aCVS Pharmacy now moving intothe old Calexico Pharmacy in the400 block of East Second Streetand a new plasma center underconstruction, he explained.

Meanwhile, the city is negoti-ating with the owner of an emptylot that was the site of the T.C.Worthy Cash & Carry on the cor-ner of Second Street andRockwood Avenue for the devel-opment of a food-truck court.

That eatery concept wouldblend well with a cornerstoneaction-plan project--the pedestri-an-only Rockwood PlazaPromenade the city is developingwith the help of the SouthernCalifornia Association ofGovernments.

SCAG awarded Calexico a$200,000 grant as part of the asso-ciation's Sustainable CommunitiesProgram, Figueroa revealed. Thedemonstration project will closeRockwood between First andSecond streets to vehicular trafficand beautify the area.

The promenade will include"new business development con-cepts" in the form of commercialkiosks where small businesses canestablish themselves among thefoot traffic, similar to the kiosksseen in malls.

SCAG officials and their con-sultants will be in Calexico inDecember to begin designing theproject, Figueroa said. He addedsince it is a demonstration project,the city will have to maintainwhatever is developed at the site.

The plan is to use any city revenuegenerated at the promenade, suchas kiosk lease fees, solely for thepurpose of maintaining the area,Figueroa said.

"I'm 100 percent with (the city)on this," Reisen said. "I want thepromenade to be a mini SeaportVillage."

Reisen was referring to a pop-ular parcel of shops and eateries onthe San Diego waterfront.

Meanwhile, Hodge and Reisenare working with Business Districtand other merchants in the city toaddress some concerns meant topromote commerce throughout thecity. The city was able to get thestate Department of Transportationto agree to remove a median onImperial Avenue between Secondand Fourth streets when Caltransbegins to resurface Imperial in lateJanuary/early February, Reisensaid.

"I promised my friends at thehotels we'd get it done, whatever ittakes," he explained.

The city has also been able toget the California Highway Patroland Caltrans to encourage tractor-

trailer drivers to use a route otherthan Highway 98/Birch Avenue tomove around the city, Reisen said.

The state agencies will passout fliers at the warehouses on thewest side requesting drivers ofsuch trucks use Jasper and Coleroads to access the Calexico EastPort of Entry rather than rumbledown 98. However, the city cannotforce the truckers off Highway 98,but it can ask them for coopera-tion, Reisen added.

Though retired, Reisen stillholds court daily in SportsInternational, where he listens tocitizens' concerns in general andmerchants' requests in particular,bringing back information andideas to his fellow council mem-bers and city staff.

Hodge is often involved inthose conversations as well andsaid it's an exciting time for thedowntown.

"I'm very, very pleased and, forthe first time, very hopeful therewill be tangible results in improv-ing downtown," the mayor said.

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CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL Member Morris Reisen in theSports International shop he ran for decades in the city’s down-town. CORISSA IBARRA PHOTO

BY LUIS BURGOS

The familiar sights andsounds of high school footballfinally returned for the HoltvilleHigh School team and its fansAug. 23 as the Vikings edgedMexicali's Salvatierra Institute,32-28, on their home field.

With one victory in hand, theteam turns it attention to its Aug.30 home game versus Imperial.Head Coach Jason Turner saidhe hopes to see improvement.

"Tonight had all the mark-ings of a first game," he said ashis team celebrated their winbehind him. "I think we werevery sloppy, and very sluggish."

He added, "This upcomingweek will be filled with hardwork for our guys. We face off

against Imperial next, whichmeans we're going to be hostingand competing against a divi-sion 3 team; this calls for aweek-long review of what welacked today."

According to Turner, he willstrongly emphasize improve-ment in specific areas leading upto their performance againstImperial, which lost the firstgame of the season.

"The next game will be a lottougher than tonight," assuredTurner, referring to Imperial."We're going to be working onpassing and blocking throughoutthe next week. A little bit ofeverything."

In the opener, the Vikingsmanaged to secure a command-ing lead early only to see it near-ly evaporate. While Salvatierra

managed to make no realprogress, Holtville took a 24-0lead, with two touchdowns cour-tesy of Jose Devoux, and one byquarterback Noah Jongewardafter a scramble.

The lead was challenged atthe very beginning of the thirdquarter, as Holtville fumbled theball on the kickoff return. Thefumble led to Salvatierra'srecovery of the ball in very dan-gerous territory.

Salvatierra quickly scored.Shortly after, another unfortu-nate fumble on the Viking's 20-yard line led to anotherSalvatierra touchdown making it24-14.

With the lead diminishing,the Vikings faltered for the thirdquarter and most of the fourth,which ultimately led to the score

being 24-21early in the fourthquarter.

The Vikings managed to pullthrough at the end, however,with Devoux delivering yetanother touchdown followed bya two-point conversion and a 32-21 lead.

The lead came into question

again when Salvatierra scoredanother touchdown with fourand a half minutes left on thefourth quarter. However, thiswould prove to be Salvatierra'slast score as the Vikings heldthem off the rest of the way for anarrow victory.

students will dress in 1980sstyles and demonstrate their orig-inality.

"Students need to be engagedmore because school spirit hasdeclined since I first arrived,"said Guillen. "I'm hoping we getmore noon activities and get stu-dent leadership to recommendthings and participate too."

Her colleague, Victor Pina,an eighth-grade English teacher,migrant tutor and athletic direc-tor, is starting his third year atMoreno after 17 years atKennedy Gardens School.Among his goals are making cer-tain migrant students attain high-er scores this year on their stan-dardized tests and promoting ath-letics.

"On the Welcome Back onAug. 30 I'll encourage all the stu-dents I can to sign up for athlet-

ics, especially basketball," saidPina. "That's a favorite becausemy son plays guard for the(Calexico High) Bulldogs and Ivolunteer as an assistant coach."

In the wake of a spate ofmass shootings, safety is thehighest priority for the CalexicoUnified School District, Velezexplained. Among its tools isCatapult, a reporting system soschool administration can stayapprised of what is occurring atany moment in and around thecampus.

"We're connected to thepolice and fire departments andthey have a team to intervene incase of a campus invasion," saidAlejandra Limon, migrant pro-grams coordinator.

Moreno also has Raptor, aprogram that monitors all visi-tors' identification and helps

screen out registered sex offend-ers, manages custody issues,coordinates volunteers andresponds to emergencies.

"We have plans for lock-downs, intruders, fire drills,earthquakes and at all sites haveactive safety plans," said Limon."We also have a safety commit-

tee. It consists of teachers,administration, fire and policedepartment personnel, who alsocoordinate with the ImperialCounty Safety Commissionthrough the Imperial CountyOffice of Education."

However, schools cannotsucceed in security on their own,

Limon stressed. "We ask our community to

help," she said. "That's a big key.They can prevent a disaster fromhappening by letting schooladministrators know of every-thing ... potential threats, safetyhazards that matter."

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Tense Opener As Vikings DefeatSalvatierra 32-28; Imperial Awaits

THE HOLTVILLE HIGH Vikings square off against Salvatierraon Aug. 23 in the opening game of the 2019 season at home.CORISSA IBARRA PHOTO

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BY WILLIAM ROLLER

Summoning downtown mer-chants to the El Centro Chamberof Commerce office on Aug. 27,police officials called for a part-nership with law enforcement toaddress quality-of-life problemshampering commerce in recentyears.

Chief Brian Johnson and Sgt.James Thompson, who runs ahomeless outreach program,explained to a packed room every-one present has a vested interest inmitigating the homelessness anddrug-use problems along Mainand State Streets, and Broadway.

Those issues did not developovernight and there are no simplesolutions, Johnson maintained.

"We're not going to be able toarrest our way out, or legislate ourway out, of this problem,"Johnson stressed. "The DistrictAttorney's Office picks andchooses which cases they'll prose-cute. Priority is given to lifeendangerment, crime of propertyand then quality of life issues. Butwe can collectively come togetheras a city family to impact theproblems."

Johnson recommended imple-menting community policingfocusing on forming partnerships,problem solving and prevention.A merchant initiative can accom-plish crime prevention by designand he noted he was an eager pro-ponent of "tough love."

"We'll give a hand up but not ahandout," said Johnson. "ImperialValley ministries cannot go intoan empty lot and feed the home-less. But you can feed them inyour church parish. And let's notenable the homeless by givingmoney to panhandlers. Instead,donate to nonprofits. Let's reunitethe homeless with their families;that's the best support system. Orlet's start a laundry ministry andtake the homeless to a laundromatand pay for their laundering."

Maribelle Mendez, the man-ager of El Centro Day Out, a facil-ity for the elderly and disabled inthe 700 block of Main Street,argued the problems are worsen-ing.

"I don't have anything againstthe police but they need the help

of (Imperial County) BehavioralHealth and the city councilbecause the bad behavior indowntown won't end and, in fact,has gotten worse the last fewmonths," she said.

"The Methadone clinic (atFifth and State) and transit busstation (Seventh and State) bringspeople like a magnet," Mendezcontinued. "We need more policecars, especially at night. And theyneed to enforce the $1,000-a-dayfine against absentee owners.There's an abandoned buildingnext door and the homeless use itin the winter and light fires there."

Mary Helen McCombs, along-time building owner who isrehabilitating her property on the500 block of Main Street, calledthe downtown meeting a worth-while project. But she criticizednumerous amenities such as theretro lighting and bulged-outcurbs as wasteful expendituresthat failed to bring new business-es or shoppers to downtown.

"Bring back the porticos(shaded arches) so you don't burnup walking down the street," saidMcCombs. "And return the two-hour parking limits at the UnionBank parking lot. We have a lot ofhairstylists located downtown andtheir customers need a convenientplace to park. And let's clean upthe sidewalks and gutters. It's aplace to start."

Unless the city starts doingthings differently merchants willneed to convene downtown meet-ings month after month, notedJohnson. Still, the police know theimportance of having officers outwhere they are needed most.

Currently, the city is budgetedfor 52 sworn officers but have ashortfall of 10. Even for a recentrecruitment drive in San Diegothat drew 25 applicants only twoappeared fully committed,Johnson noted.

However, they did not seemup to the rigorous departmentstandards in which officers pro-vide a level of service as if the citywas their own family, the chiefsaid.

Both officers and merchantsalike must build rapport with thehomeless, Johnson noted.

Thompson explained oftensimple adjustments can make sig-

nificant improvement but requiressome capital commitment of mer-chants. He recommended locks ontrash containers and dumpstersand regular cleaning schedules ofsidewalks and gutters.

CR&R EnvironmentalServices, which hold the city trashcontract, will soon be sendingtrucks to clean up alleyways fivedays a week.

Thompson also stressed theneed for security fencing, lightingand cameras, as well as avoidingcreating spaces around theperimeter of a business that wouldallow the homeless to set up campsites or hide while using drugs.Merchants must also commit toinforming the police of criminalactivity so they have a data base toprosecute.

"Don't think of problems astoo petty to inform the police,"said Thompson. "If someone istrespassing your business that per-son must be informed. If you don'tfeel safe, don't approach but letlaw enforcement know. We canissue citations and it gets the sus-pect out of your hair."

Yet Thompson cautionedrecent case law and state legisla-tive changes makes the policeofficer's job more difficult. Theymust give the homeless whoencamp on sidewalks 72 hours'e-viction notice and are required tostore their possessions. The policemust also protect the civil rightsof the homeless.

"Why allow the homeless torun free? ... because this isAmerica," said Thompson. "Weallow them access to the street at 1a.m. We can't kick them out of thetown square (Seventh and Main).It's a public park and they have aright to stay there all day."

Johanna Vincente, proprietorof C & S Interiors opening Sept.1, suggested neighboring mer-chants volunteer to work togetherto keep sidewalks and guttersclean.

"We could put out flyers

downtown and talk to other mer-chants in the area," said Vincente."The more hands the better, solet's see how others feel. I agreewith Sgt. Thompson and Chief ofPolice Johnson, and believe intheir tough love."

Johnson said the next stepcould be for merchants to elect"block captains" and take owner-ship of the problem. Then theycould put a plan in place andmove forward in incrementsbecause enforcement alone willnot solve the problem.

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E.C. Police Solicit Merchants Alliance As First Step Solving Downtown Issues

CLOTHING AND OTHER debris piled next to a trash dumpsternear Stark Field on S. 4th St. in El Centro near where manyhomeless congregate.CAROL HANN PHOTO

Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, August 29, 2019 PAGE 8

“DOCTA GROOVE,”the stage name of 25-

year-old FabianDominguez Jr. (at left),performs on Aug. 23 at

the “Western Blues”show he staged at hisresidence in Imperial.Mango and the Snakes(at right) were anotherof the groups contribut-

ing to the show lastFriday night.

CORISSA IBARRAPHOTOS

“Western Blues” Show Offers Summer Entertainment

Weekly-Chronicle Thursday, August 29, 2019 PAGE 9

Mayor Hodge'sCalexicoHomelessCommittee ToMake Debut

BY RICHARDMONTENEGRO BROWN

Seeking solutions forCalexico's homeless crisis, thecity Homeless Committee ini-tiated by Mayor Bill Hodgewas scheduled to hold its firstmeeting on Aug. 27.

The meeting at city hallwas not open to the public andthis newspaper's deadline pre-vented a full report on itsresults.

Hodge said he created thecommittee himself, withoutcouncil approval, since thecouncil has been dark for theentire month of August.

"Homelessness is a com-plex problem that is multi-faceted and has to beapproached in different waysto get more of a holistic under-standing of the homeless con-dition," Hodge said during arecent interview.

The newly formed commit-tee's "purpose is to bring a var-ied amount of stakeholderstogether to listen to each other,see what each has to offer, tosee each organization's expert-ise … and work on possiblesolutions," Hodge added.

Hodge said he invited vari-ous stakeholders, includingCatholic Charities of theDiocese of San Diego (thatincludes Imperial County),which runs the men's homelessshelter in Calexico; the non-profit Brown Bag Coalition,which formed several yearsago to feed the city's homeless;Imperial County BehavioralHealth Services; CalexicoPolice Department; and physi-cian Tien T. Vo, who operatesclinics in El Centro andCalexico and who Hodge saidpreviously approached the cityabout offering his help to thehomeless community.

The first meeting wasexpected to mostly involveintroductions, Hodge added.

The city's homeless, whohave concentrated atRockwood Plaza in recentyears, were moved out of thepark near Heber Avenue andFourth Street recently due tograss re-seeding, Hodge said.They have now started gather-ing in Border Park downtownand other locations, he added.

Hodge said the Brown BagCoalition, which had beenfeeding the homeless daily at 6p.m. at Heber Avenue andThird Street, is to begin servingthe homeless their meals nearBorder Park starting Sept. 1. Legal 6242

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This business conducted by: AnIndividualRegistrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:May 1, 2016.I, Declare that all of the informa-tion in this statement is true andcorrect.Signature: Jose Guadalupe FuchenThe filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis State or a Fictitious BusinessName in Violation of the Rights ofanother under Federal, State or

Common Law.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: Aug. 13, 2019.NOTICE: This statement expireson: Aug. 12, 2024. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderVictoria Camarillo, DeputyLegal 6240 Publish: Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12,2019

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALET.S. No. 19-20347-SP-CA Title No.190818298-CA-VOI A.P.N. 063-101-090-000 ATTENTIONRECORDER: THE FOLLOWINGREFERENCE TO AN ATTACHEDSUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TOTHE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THETRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TOCIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE:THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THEINFORMATION IN THIS DOCU-MENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED 08/17/2005.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TOPROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA-NATION OF THE NATURE OFTHE PROCEEDING AGAINSTYOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. A public auction sale tothe highest bidder for cash, (cashier'scheck(s) must be made payable toNational Default ServicingCorporation), drawn on a state ornational bank, a check drawn by astate or federal credit union, or acheck drawn by a state or federal sav-ings and loan association, savingsassociation, or savings bank speci-

fied in Section 5102 of the FinancialCode and authorized to do businessin this state; will be held by the dulyappointed trustee as shown below, ofall right, title, and interest conveyedto and now held by the trustee in thehereinafter described property underand pursuant to a Deed of Trustdescribed below. The sale will bemade in an "as is" condition, butwithout covenant or warranty,expressed or implied, regarding title,possession, or encumbrances, to paythe remaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by the Deed of Trust,with interest and late charges there-on, as provided in the note(s),advances, under the terms of theDeed of Trust, interest thereon, fees,charges and expenses of the Trusteefor the total amount (at the time ofthe initial publication of the Notice ofSale) reasonably estimated to be setforth below. The amount may begreater on the day of sale. Trustor:Humberto P Rodriguez, and Erin KDempsey Rodriguez, husband andwife as joint tenants Duly AppointedTrustee: National Default ServicingCorporation Recorded 08/29/2005 asInstrument No. 2005-034486 (orBook, Page) of the Official Records

of Imperial County, California. Dateof Sale: 09/12/2019 at 2:00 PM Placeof Sale: At the North entrance to theCounty Courthouse, 939 Main Street,El Centro, CA 92243 Estimatedamount of unpaid balance and othercharges: $135,815.13 Street Addressor other common designation of realproperty: 405 Arroyo Seco Lane,Imperial, CA 92251-2035 The under-signed Trustee disclaims any liabilityfor any incorrectness of the streetaddress or other common designa-tion, if any, shown above. If no streetaddress or other common designationis shown, directions to the location ofthe property may be obtained bysending a written request to the ben-eficiary within 10 days of the date offirst publication of this Notice ofSale. If the Trustee is unable to con-vey title for any reason, the success-ful bidder's sole and exclusive reme-dy shall be the return of monies paidto the Trustee, and the successful bid-der shall have no further recourse.The requirements of California CivilCode Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c)were fulfilled when the Notice ofDefault was recorded. NOTICE TOPOTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you areconsidering bidding on this property

lien, you should understand that thereare risks involved in bidding at atrustee auction. You will be biddingon a lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at a trusteeauction does not automatically entitleyou to free and clear ownership ofthe property. You should also beaware that the lien being auctionedoff may be a junior lien. If you arethe highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for payingoff all liens senior to the lien beingauctioned off, before you can receiveclear title to the property. You areencouraged to investigate the exis-tence, priority, and size of outstand-ing liens that may exist on this prop-erty by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurancecompany, either of which may chargeyou a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lendermay hold more than one mortgage ordeed of trust on the property.NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one or moretimes by the mortgagee, beneficiary,trustee, or a court, pursuant toSection 2924g of the California Civil

Code. The law requires that informa-tion about trustee sale postponementsbe made available to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your sale date has beenpostponed, and, if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the saleof this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Website www.ndscorp.com/sales, usingthe file number assigned to this case19-20347-SP-CA. Information aboutpostponements that are very short induration or that occur close in time tothe scheduled sale may not immedi-ately be reflected in the telephoneinformation or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postpone-ment information is to attend thescheduled sale. Date: 08/07/2019National Default ServicingCorporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco,P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road,Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 TollFree Phone: 888-264-4010 SalesLine 714-730-2727; Sales Website:www.ndscorp.com RachaelHamilton, Trustee SalesRepresentative A-470153408/15/2019, 08/22/2019, 08/29/2019Legal 6237

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICEORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FORCHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: ECU001017TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner Rodolfo Nelson III filed apetition with this court for a decreechanging names as follows: Present name:Rodolfo Nelson IIIProposed name:Rodolfo Nelson Luken

THE COURT ORDERS that all

persons interested in this matterappear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, ifany, why the petition for change ofname should not be granted. Any per-son objecting to the name changesdescribed above must file a writtenobjection that includes the reasonsfor the objection at least two courtdays before the matter is scheduled tobe heard and must appear at the hear-ing to show cause why the petition

should not be granted. If no writtenobjection is timely filed, the courtmay grant the petition without a hear-ing.NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: October 01, 2019Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 9The address of the court is:Superior Court of California, Countyof Imperial939 W. Main Street

El Centro, CA 92243A copy of this Order to Show Causeshall be published at least once eachweek for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the peti-tion in the following newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in thiscounty (specify newspaper):Calexico Chronicle/Imperial ValleyWeeklyDate: Aug. 19, 2019L. Brooks Anderholt

Judge of the Superior CourtFiled: Aug. 19, 2019Superior Court County of Imperial By J. Martinez, DeputyLegal 5770 Publish: Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19,2019

PUBLIC NOTICESTATEMENT OF WITHDRAW-AL FROM PARTNERSHIPOPERATING UNDER FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAMEFile No. 16-005The following person(s) has (have)withdrawn as a General Partner(s)from the Partnership operating underthe Fictitious Business Name(s):Booking Vacations Rentals2308 M L King St.Calexico, CA 92231Imperial CountyThe fictitious business name state-ment for the partnership was filed inthe office of the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: January 5, 2016.The full name and residence addressof the person abandoning the use ofthe listed fictitious business name is:

Hiram Roche UribeMonte De Aragon 3885Mexicali, MX 21377This business conducted by: AGeneral PartnershipI, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signed: Hiram Roche UribeStatement was filed with theImperial County Clerk-Recorder on:July 23, 2019.I hereby certify that the foregoing isa correct copy of the original on filein my office. Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderVictoria Camarillo, DeputyLegal 5774 Publish: Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12,2019

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSNo. CA-19-853266-RY Order No.:190720761-CA-VOI YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED 1/6/2016. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO-TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAYBE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATIONOF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highestbidder for cash, cashier's checkdrawn on a state or national bank,check drawn by state or federal cred-it union, or a check drawn by a stateor federal savings and loan associa-tion, or savings association, or sav-ings bank specified in Section 5102to the Financial Code and authorizedto do business in this state, will beheld by duly appointed trustee. Thesale will be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty, expressed orimplied, regarding title, possession,or encumbrances, to pay the remain-ing principal sum of the note(s)secured by the Deed of Trust, withinterest and late charges thereon, asprovided in the note(s), advances,under the terms of the Deed of Trust,interest thereon, fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee for the totalamount (at the time of the initial pub-

lication of the Notice of Sale) reason-ably estimated to be set forth below.The amount may be greater on theday of sale. BENEFICIARY MAYELECT TO BID LESS THAN THETOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s):ANA M CARRILLO, A MARRIEDWOMAN AS HER SOLE ANDSEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded:1/8/2016 as Instrument No.2016000340 of Official Records inthe office of the Recorder of IMPER-IAL County, California; Date ofSale: 9/6/2019 at 2:00 PM Place ofSale: At the Main Entrance of theImperial County Courthouse, locatedat 939 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA92243 Amount of unpaid balance andother charges: $215,429.59 The pur-ported property address is: 245ROBERT KENNEDY STREET,CALEXICO, CA 92231 Assessor'sParcel No.: 058-093-020-000NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-DERS: If you are considering bid-ding on this property lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risksinvolved in bidding at a trustee auc-tion. You will be bidding on a lien,not on the property itself. Placing thehighest bid at a trustee auction doesnot automatically entitle you to freeand clear ownership of the property.You should also be aware that thelien being auctioned off may be a

junior lien. If you are the highest bid-der at the auction, you are or may beresponsible for paying off all lienssenior to the lien being auctioned off,before you can receive clear title tothe property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority,and size of outstanding liens thatmay exist on this property by con-tacting the county recorder's office ora title insurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee for thisinformation. If you consult either ofthese resources, you should be awarethat the same lender may hold morethan one mortgage or deed of trust onthe property. NOTICE TO PROPER-TY OWNER: The sale date shownon this notice of sale may be post-poned one or more times by themortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g ofthe California Civil Code. The lawrequires that information abouttrustee sale postponements be madeavailable to you and to the public, asa courtesy to those not present at thesale. If you wish to learn whetheryour sale date has been postponed,and, if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of thisproperty, you may call 800-280-2832for information regarding thetrustee's sale or visit this InternetWeb site

http://www.qualityloan.com, usingthe file number assigned to this fore-closure by the Trustee: CA-19-853266-RY. Information about post-ponements that are very short induration or that occur close in time tothe scheduled sale may not immedi-ately be reflected in the telephoneinformation or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify post-ponement information is to attend thescheduled sale. The undersignedTrustee disclaims any liability forany incorrectness of the propertyaddress or other common designa-tion, if any, shown herein. If no streetaddress or other common designationis shown, directions to the location ofthe property may be obtained bysending a written request to the ben-eficiary within 10 days of the date offirst publication of this Notice ofSale. If the sale is set aside for anyreason, including if the Trustee isunable to convey title, the Purchaserat the sale shall be entitled only to areturn of the monies paid to theTrustee. This shall be the Purchaser'ssole and exclusive remedy. The pur-chaser shall have no further recourseagainst the Trustor, the Trustee, theBeneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent,or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If youhave previously been dischargedthrough bankruptcy, you may have

been released of personal liability forthis loan in which case this letter isintended to exercise the note holdersright's against the real property only.Date: Quality Loan ServiceCorporation 2763 Camino Del RioSouth San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE informa-tion only Sale Line: 800-280-2832Or Login to: http://www.quality-loan.com Reinstatement Line: (866)645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality LoanService Corp. TS No.: CA-19-853266-RY IDSPub #01556298/15/2019 8/22/2019 8/29/2019Legal 5763

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PUBLIC NOTICEFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 19-528The following person is conductingbusiness as:ROCAABE Auto Parts397 E. Main St.El Centro, CA 92243

County of ImperialMailing Address:1250 E. 2nd St. Apt. 3Calexico, CA 92231Full Name of Registrants:Roberto Carlos Aguilar1250 E. 2nd St. Apt. 3Calexico, CA 92231

This business conducted by: AnIndividualRegistrant has not yet commenced totransact business under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above.I, Roberto Carlos Aguilar Declarethat all of the information in this state-ment is true and correct.

Signature: Roberto Carlos AguilarThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law.Filed with the Imperial County Clerk-Recorder on: July 30, 2019.

NOTICE: This statement expires on:July 29, 2024. A new statement mustbe filed prior to the expiration date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderVictoria Camarillo, DeputyLegal 6238 Publish: Aug. 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5,2019

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Public Notice of Intent of ForfeitControl No. 18-AF-001The following property/money aresubject to forfeiture pursuant toHealth and Safety Code section11469 et.seq.:Control No.: 18-AF-001:$63,380.00 U.S. Currency, the esti-

mated/appraised value is $63,380.00U.S. United States Currency seizedat Hwy 78/Ogilby Road, County ofImperial in connection with violationof Health and Safety Code Section11370.9 and/or 11351, 11361, 11378.Procedures in forfeit the above prop-erty are under way. If you claim an

interest to this property, you mustwithin 30 days of the first day of thepublication of this Notice, file a veri-fied claim, stating your interest inthe seized property with the CivilDepartment of the Imperial County,Superior Court, 939 W. Main Street,El Centro, CA 92243.

You must also provide the ImperialCounty District Attorney’s Officewith an endorsed copy of the claimdirected to the Asset ForfeitureCoordinator, Imperial CountyDistrict Attorney’s Office, 940 W.Main Street, Suite 102, El Centro,CA 92243. Use the appropriate con-

trol number listed above in any cor-respondence.By: Sidney Hester, Sr.Senior Deputy District AttorneyPublish: Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 2019Legal 5768

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 19-492The following persons are conductingbusiness as:Big Box Containers431 Ethel St.Calexico, CA 92231

County of ImperialFull Name of Registrants:Juan C. Lopez Ontiveros431 Ethel St.Calexico, CA 92231Stacey Aracely Lopez431 Ethel St.Calexico, CA 92231

This business conducted by: AMarried CoupleRegistrant has not yet commenced totransact business under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above.I, Juan C. Lopez Declare that all of theinformation in this statement is trueand correct.

Signature: Juan C. LopezThe filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ora Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law.Filed with the Imperial County Clerk-Recorder on: July 16, 2019.

NOTICE: This statement expires on:July 15, 2024. A new statement mustbe filed prior to the expiration date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderVictoria Camarillo, DeputyLegal 5765 Publish: Aug. 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5,2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFile No. 201910000553The following person(s) is doingbusiness as: Mastec Power Engineering, 6446South Kenton Street, Unit 100,

Centennial, CO 80111, County ofArapahoe. Mailing address: 6446 South KentonStreet, Unit 100, Centennial, CO80111 Mastec Power Corp, 6446 SouthKenton Street, Unit 100, Centennial,

CO 80111This business is conducted by a cor-poration. The registrant commenced to trans-act business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed above onnot applicable

Articles of Incorporation: C3925706/s/ Peter Brinzey, VP BusinessDevelopment This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of Imperial County onAugust 8, 2019. CHUCK STOREY, County Clerk

By: Victoria Camarillo, Deputy8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19CNS-3283320#CALEXICO CHRONICLELegal 5764

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 19-535The following persons are conductingbusiness as:Family Fitness 220 Wake Ave.El Centro, CA 92243County of Imperial

Mailing Address:1231 Woodward Ave.El Centro, CA 92243Full Name of Registrants:Andrea Corella1231 Woodward AveEl Centro, CA 92243Ana Lilia Edgar680 Horizonte St.

Imperial, CA 92251 This business conducted by:CoPartnersRegistrant commenced to transactbusiness under the Fictitious BusinessName(s) listed above on: July 22,2019.I, Andrea Corella Declare that all ofthe information in this statement is

true and correct.Signature: Andrea CorellaThe filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State ora Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law.Filed with the Imperial County Clerk-Recorder on: August 01, 2019.

NOTICE: This statement expires on:July 31, 2024. A new statement mustbe filed prior to the expiration date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderVictoria Camarillo, DeputyLegal 6235 Publish: Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICEORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FORCHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: ECU000989TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner Betzabel Carpio filed apetition with this court for a decreechanging names as follows: Present name:Lorenzo Felix CarpioProposed name:Lorenzo Raul FelixPresent name:

Izabella Sarai CarpioProposed name:Izabella Sarai Felix

THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matterappear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, ifany, why the petition for change ofname should not be granted. Any per-son objecting to the name changesdescribed above must file a writtenobjection that includes the reasonsfor the objection at least two court

days before the matter is scheduled tobe heard and must appear at the hear-ing to show cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writtenobjection is timely filed, the courtmay grant the petition without a hear-ing.NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: September 16, 2019Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 9The address of the court is:Superior Court of California, County

of Imperial939 W. Main StreetEl Centro, CA 92243A copy of this Order to Show Causeshall be published at least once eachweek for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the peti-tion in the following newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in thiscounty (specify newspaper): Calexico Chronicle/Imperial ValleyWeeklyDate: July 24, 2019

L. Brooks AnderholtJudge of the Superior CourtFiled: July 24, 2019Superior Court County of Imperial Clerk of the CourtBy J. Martinez, DeputyLegal 5259 Publish: Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FORCHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: ECU001024TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner Fernando Cortez-Hernandez filed a petition with thiscourt for a decree changing names asfollows: Present name:Fernando Cortez-HernandezDOB: July 14, 2001

Proposed name:Fernandez Cortes - HernandezDOB: July 14, 2001THE COURT ORDERS that all per-sons interested in this matter appearbefore this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any,why the petition for change of nameshould not be granted. Any personobjecting to the name changesdescribed above must file a writtenobjection that includes the reasons

for the objection at least two courtdays before the matter is scheduled tobe heard and must appear at the hear-ing to show cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writtenobjection is timely filed, the courtmay grant the petition without a hear-ing.NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: October 21, 2019Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 9

The address of the court is:Superior Court of California, Countyof Imperial939 W. Main StreetEl Centro, CA 92243A copy of this Order to Show Causeshall be published at least once eachweek for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the peti-tion in the following newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in thiscounty (specify newspaper):

Calexico Chronicle Date: August 19, 2019Jeffrey B. JonesJudge of the Superior CourtFiled: August 19, 2019Superior Court County of Imperial Clerk of the CourtBy T. Gallegos, DeputyLegal 5772 Publish: Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19,2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 19-548The following person is conductingbusiness as:Classic Garage JF297-A E Main St.El Centro, CA 92243

County of ImperialFull Name of Registrant:Juan Francisco Diaz119 W. Brighton Ave.El Centro, CA 92243This business conducted by: AnIndividualRegistrant has not yet commenced to

transact business under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above.I, Juan F. Diaz Declare that all of theinformation in this statement is trueand correct.Signature: Juan Francisco DiazThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this State

or a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: Aug. 07, 2019.NOTICE: This statement expires on:Aug. 06, 2024. A new statement must

be filed prior to the expiration date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderRebecca Leyva, DeputyLegal 6239 Publish: Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12,2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 19-485The following person is conductingbusiness as:La Birrieria Red Tacos900 W. Birch St. Apt. #5Calexico, CA 92231County of Imperial

Mailing Address619 Heber Ave.Calexico, CA 92231Full Name of Registrant:Martin Arellano Gonzalez619 Heber Ave.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: AnIndividual

Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:July 15, 2019.I, Martin Arellano Declare that all ofthe information in this statement istrue and correct.Signature: Martin ArellanoThe filing of this statement does not

of itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: July 15, 2019.NOTICE: This statement expires on:July 14, 2024. A new statement must

be filed prior to the expiration date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderRebecca Leyva, DeputyLegal 5767 Publish: Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019

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NOTICE OF WARE-HOUSE LIEN SALENOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN pursuant toCalifornia Civil CodeSection 798.56a andCalifornia CommercialCode Section 7210 that thefollowing described prop-erty will be sold by ZinaiProperties & Rentals alsoknown as El CentroMobile Home Park(Warehouse) at auctionsale to the highest bidderfor cash, in lawful moneyof the United States, or acashier’s check payable toZinai Properties & Rentals,payable at time of sale, onFriday, September 13,

2019 at 8:00 AM at the fol-lowing location: 997 E.Evan Hewes Hwy Space#2, El Centro, CA 92243.Said sale is to be heldwithout covenant or war-ranty as to possession,financing, encumbrances,or otherwise on “as is”,“where is” basis. Uponsale, the mobile homemust be removed from thepremises.The property which will besold is described as fol-lows: Mobile Home Year1999, Fleetwood, Decal#LBF 1571, Serial#10,216A, APN #910-100-068-000.LOCATION: El Centro

Mobile Home Park, 997 E.Evan Hewes Hwy Space#2, El Centro, CA 92243. The public auction will bemade to satisfy the lien forstorage, utilities, rent, legalfees, lien sale and otherexpenses of the above-described property thatwas deposited by ALFON-SO SALAZAR with ZinaiProperties & Rentals(ECMHP).Contact: Zinai Prop. & R Office at 314 W. Main St.,Suite A, El Centro, CA92243, Albert Z. 760-554-2686.Legal 6241Publish: Aug. 29, Sept. 5,2019

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALETrustee Sale No. 4305-38 TitleOrder No. 05938996 APN 026-020-006-000 TRA No. 058-000YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDERA DEED OF TRUST DATED10/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOURPROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLDAT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OFTHE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDINGS AGAINST YOU,YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. On 09/19/2019 at02:00PM, CHICAGO TITLECOMPANY, a California corpora-tion as the duly appointed Trusteeunder and pursuant to Deed ofTrust recorded on 3-2-07 as Doc.#2007-009307 of official records inthe Office of the Recorder ofImperial County, California, exe-cuted by: Haji Shahabuddin, a sin-gle man, and Mabrouk Mansour, ssingle man, and Mubbashir Ali, asingle man, and Hassan Ali, a sin-gle man each as to an undivided25% interest, as Trustor, in favor ofElster Farms, a LimitedPartnership, as Beneficiary, WILLSELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TOTHE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR

CASH (payable at time of sale inlawful money of the United States,by cash, a cashier's check drawn bya state or national bank, a checkdrawn by a state or federal creditunion, or a check drawn by a stateor federal savings and loan associ-ation, savings association, or sav-ings bank specified in section 5102of the Financial Code and author-ized to do business in this state).At: the North entrance to theCounty Courthouse, 939 MainStreet, El Centro, CA 92243 allright, title and interest conveyed toand now held by it under said Deedof Trust in the property situated insaid County, California describingthe land therein: The East half ofthe Southeast Quarter of Section 3,Township 12 South, Range 15 East,S.B.M., in the unincorporated areaof the County of Imperial, State ofCalifornia according to the OfficialPlat thereof. Excepting therefromall minerals of every kind, whethersolid or in solution, all oil, gas andother hydrocarbon substances, andall hot water, steam and steampower, geothermal steam and waterand thermal energy and mineral by-products therefrom, without, how-ever any right to enter upon the sur-

face of the subsurface area thereofto a depth of 500 feet measuredfrom the existing surface asreserved by Elster Farms, aLimited Partnership. BeneficiaryPhone: (913) 226-9740Beneficiary: Elster Farms, LP,Attn: Marc A. Elster, 2030 E. 25thPlace, Lawrence, KS 66046 Theproperty heretofore described isbeing sold "as is". The streetaddress and other common desig-nation, if any, of the real propertydescribed above is purported to be:UNKNOWN. DIRECTIONSMAY BE OBTAINED BY WRIT-TEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TOTHE BENEFICIARY WITHIN 10DAYS AFTER THE FIRST PUB-LICATION OF THIS NOTICE ATTHE ADDRESS ABOVE. Theundersigned Trustee disclaims anyliability for any incorrectness ofthe street address and other com-mon designation, if any, shownherein. NOTICE TO POTENTIALBIDDERS: If you are consideringbidding on this property lien, youshould understand that there arerisks involved in bidding at atrustee auction. You will be biddingon a lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at a trusteeauction does not automaticallyentitle you to free and clear owner-ship of the property. You shouldalso be aware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a junior lien.If you are the highest bidder at theauction, you are or may be respon-sible for paying off all liens seniorto the lien being auctioned off,before you can receive clear title tothe property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority,and size of outstanding liens that

may exist on this property by con-tacting the county recorder's officeor a title insurance company, eitherof which 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 on theproperty. NOTICE TO PROPER-TY OWNER: The sale date shownon this notice of sale may be post-poned one or more times by themortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, ora court, pursuant to Section 2924g.The law requires that informationabout trustee sale postponementsbe made available to you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your sale date hasbeen postponed, and, if applicable,the rescheduled time and date forthe sale of this property, you maycall (714) 730-2727 or visit thisInternet Web site www.ser-vicelinkasap.com, using the filenumber assigned to this case 4305-38. Information about postpone-ments that are very short in dura-tion or that occur close in time tothe scheduled sale may not imme-diately be reflected in the tele-phone information or on theInternet Web site. The best way toverify postponement information isto attend the scheduled sale. Saidsale will be made, but withoutcovenant or warranty, expressed orimplied, regarding title, posses-sion, or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by said Deed ofTrust, with interest thereon, as pro-vided in said note(s), advances, ifany, under the terms of the Deed of

Trust, estimated fees, charges andexpenses of the Trustee and of thetrusts created by said Deed ofTrust, to-wit: $38,886.25(Estimated) Accrued interest andadditional advances, if any, willincrease this figure prior to sale.The Beneficiary may elect to bidless than their full credit bid. Thebeneficiary under said Deed ofTrust heretofore executed anddelivered to the undersigned a writ-ten Declaration of Default andDemand for Sale, and a writtenNotice of Default and Election toSell. The undersigned caused saidNotice of Default and Election toSell to be recorded in the countywhere the real property is locatedand more than three months haveelapsed since such recordation.SALE LINE PHONE NUMBER:(714) 730-2727 / Web site address:www.servicelinkasap.com DATE:8/21/19 CHICAGO TITLE COM-PANY FORECLOSUREDEPARTMENT 560 E. HOSPI-TALITY LANE SANBERNARDINO, CA 92408 (909)884-0448 Gwen Cleveland, Asst.Vice President A-470315008/29/2019, 09/05/2019,09/12/2019Legal 5771

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFile No. 201910000595The following person(s) is doingbusiness as: United Rentals General Engineering,100 First Stamford Place, Suite 700,Stamford, CT 06902, County ofFaifield; Mailing Address: 100 FirstStamford Place, Suite 700, Stamford,CT 06902. United Rentals (North America),Inc., 100 First Stamford Place, Suite700, Stamford, CT 06902 This business is conducted by ACorporation.

The registrant commenced to trans-act business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed above onNot Applicable Articles of Incorporation: C3471681/s/ Joli Gross, Secretary This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of Imperial County onAugust 22, 2019. CHUCK STOREY, County ClerkBy: Victoria Camarillo, DeputyNew Filing8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19CNS-3287849#CALEXICO CHRONICLELegal 5773

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 19-554The following person is conductingbusiness as:IMG Transport1216 A. Cota StreetCalexico, CA 92231 County of ImperialFull Name of Registrant:Rodolfo Gonzalez1216 A. Cota StreetCalexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: AnIndividualRegistrant has not yet commenced totransact business under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above.

I, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signature: Rodolfo Gonzalez, OwnerThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law.Filed with the Imperial County Clerk-Recorder on: Aug. 9, 2019.NOTICE: This statement expires on:Aug. 8, 2024. A new statement mustbe filed prior to the expiration date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderVirginia Wong, DeputyLegal 5769 Publish: Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19,2019

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