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Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them and these will continue till they have resisted either with words or blows or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance those of whom they suppress. —Fredrick Douglass (1849)

The Pandemic’s Heavy Toll on Our Children’s Mental Health

HUD Reaches Settlement With Southern California Housing Providers Resolving Claims Of National Origin Discrimination

Charlene Muhammad | California Black Media Government News

The Covid-19 pandemic is taking a heavy toll on the health, finances, and mobility of people around the world, affecting almost everyone on the planet. Youth, in particular, have been experiencing an uptick in mental health cases, including depression, in a trend U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling an emerging crisis. On Dec. 7, Murthy released a 42page health advisory drawing the country’s attention to the “urgent” need to help youth facing mental

health problems. He said one in three students in the U.S. say they experience sustained periods of sadness and hopelessness. That number represents a 40 % increase from 2009 to 2019. The pandemic has made those conditions worse. “The future wellbeing of our country depends on how we support and invest in the next generation,” said Murthy. “Especially in this moment, as we work to protect the health of Americans in the face of a new

variant, we also need to focus on how we can emerge stronger on the other side. This advisory shows us how we can all work together to step up for our children during this dual crisis.” Recently, a panel of experts tackled the issue during a news briefing organized by Ethnic Media Services titled “The Pandemic's Heavy Toll on Teen Mental Health.” Michelle Cabrera, Executive Director of the County Behavioral Health Directors Association

(CBHDA), spotlighted the health needs of minority youth. She explained that all over the nation -- and in California -- youth are suffering from a mental health crisis, leading to increasing numbers of suicide and high levels of anxiety in schools. "The numbers of children and youth in acute mental health crises shot up two and sometimes three-fold. We have had children as young as eight-years-old who have been hospitalized due to suicidal ideation,” stated Cabrera. Behavioral health experts say transitioning students back to in-person learning results in higher rates of children and youth exper ienci ng mental health crises, she said. According to Cabrera, existing programs lack support for youth in Black and Native populations, and records show that major disparities are also present among professionals within the behavioral health field. “For example, the access to services and programs that may be used in White communities to combat mental health problems continued on page 2

Omicron And A Collapsed Healthcare System: This Is How COVID Closes 2021 More

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has reached a Conciliation/Voluntary Compliance Agreement with National Community Renaissance, National Community Renaissance of California, Desert Meadows Housing Partners, LP, Victorville Housing Partners L.P., and Cathedral Family Housing Partners, L.P., management agents and owners of four HUDsubsidized apartment complexes in southern California, resolving allegations that the property managers refused to rent to or provide adequate language services for applicants with limited English proficiency (LEP). Read the agreement. The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing providers from discriminating against persons seeking housing because of national origin. In addition, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of national origin by recipients of federal financial assistance and requires such recipients to take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to programs and activities. “Individuals and families seeking to obtain decent affordable housing shouldn’t be turned away just because they don’t speak English,” said Demetria McCain, HUD’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. “Today’s settlement represents HUD’s ongoing commitment to

ensuring that housing providers meet their obligations under Title VI and the Fair Housing Act to welcome all applicants, regardless of the language they speak.” The case came to HUD’s attention when Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB), a HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program agency, filed four complaints after it conducted fair housing tests allegedly showing that on-site managers at the properties refused to rent to LEP persons and told Spanish speaking prospective tenants that they needed to speak English in order to be added to properties’ waiting lists. LEP prospective tenants were also allegedly told that they had to provide their own interpreters. Under the Agreement, the management agents and owners of the properties will pay $9,000 to IFHMB, submit documentation attesting to completion of fair housing training, and comply with HUD’s LEP Guidelines entitled “Final Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Limited English Proficient Persons.” People who believe they have experienced discrimination in housing may file a complaint by contacting HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at (800) 6699777 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (Relay). Housing discrimination complaints may also be filed by going to hud.gov/fairhousing.

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From left to right: Dr. Ben Neuman, Chief Virologist, Global Health Research Complex, Texas A&M University; Dr. Dali Fan, Clinical Professor, UC Davis Health Science: Dr. Tung Nguyen, Stephen J. McPhee, MD Endowed Chair, General Internal Medicine, UC San Francisco; Peter Maybarduk, Director, Public Citizen’s Access to Medicines Group; Dr. Roshni Mathew, Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford Children’s Health Almost two years after COVID-19 pandemic started, 270 million people have been infected with the virus and 5.3 million have died worldwide. Cases in the United States exceed 50 million, while more than 800,000 Americans have lost their lives. As the planet grapples with the deadly Delta variant, new challenges appear with the arrival of Omicron, an even more contagious strain for which the level of protection that vaccines provide is still unknown. Experts convened by Ethnic Media Services insist that the only way out of this pandemic is vaccination with boosters,

the use of masks and permanent testing. They view with concern the collapse of the health system and the lack of vaccine equity. “Our healthcare system has been stretched to the breaking point several times during this pandemic and is poorly equipped to deal with this wave,” said Dr. Tung Nguyen, Professor of Medicine at the University of California in San Francisco. “Many of my colleagues are leaving the healthcare system and those who are staying are burnout and depressed. This matters to all of us.” The Omicron wave has caused 120,000 cases a day, an increase

of 40% compared to the last two weeks and 68,000 hospitalizations, 21% more than in the last 15 days. The projection is 200,000 cases a day in the coming months. Before the appearance of this variant originated in SouthAfrica, the risk of contracting COVID among the unvaccinated was five times higher than among those who are fully vaccinated, and the risk of death was 13 times higher. Although to date 61% of the population is fully vaccinated, “the bad news is the effectiveness of the two doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines are significantly reduced against the Omicron variant… so now we have to assess

the rate of boosters,” Nguyen said. Only 31% of people over 18 have received a booster, while that rate is 53% for people over 65. 23% of COVID cases in the United States have occurred in people under the age of 18, although hospitalizations and deaths among this population are very rare, said Roshni Mathew, Co-Medical Director of infection prevention and control at Stanford Children’s Health. Only about 1% of the seven million pediatric COVID cases have required hospitalizations and around 660 pediatric patients have died from the coronavirus. continued on page 6

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Two California Sisters Take Water Conservation to TikTok with Save Our Water Community /Education News

because every drop counts.” The two teens practice saving water by recycling indoor water for outdoor use to water their plants, and by turning the faucet off when brushing their teeth or in-between washing their hands and dishes. Lalaina and Nirina helped create four TikTok videos that share the following water saving tips: 1. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean outdoor areas. 2. Turn off the faucet in between rinsing produce. Doing so can save over four gallons of water! 3. Three rotations of the coffee grinder dance are all the time it takes to water plants. 4. D o n’ t let the faucet run while brushing teeth and washing hands. 5. Run the dishwasher or washing machine for full loads only.

Sa c r a me nt o, Cal i f. – California’s Save Our Water program is excited to announce the WaterWise Squad, a new TikTok effort featuring a group of young Californians who encourages water conservation through trendy videos, songs, and dance moves. On the five member WaterWise Squad are two sisters from California’s Central Valley, Nirina and Lalaina Rabetsimba, ages 15 and 16. The Squad is engaging in a fresh, fun way to raise awareness and get kids to practice and

share tips that urges everyone to continue exercising water saving habits. The Rabetsimba sisters began creating content on TikTok as way to display their extensive backgrounds in musical theater, choir, gymnastics, and dance. “We hope that by participating in the WaterWise campaign, we encourage other kids, friends, family and people in our community to conserve water,” said Nirina Rabetsimba. “We have always tried to save water, but now we are even more conscious about taking shorter showers

Check out The Rabetsimba sisters on the Save Our Water’s TikTok @SaveOurWaterCA Instagram @saveourwater. Despite recent rain and winter storms across California, water conservation efforts are still very necessary for all Californians during the drought. For more water conservation resources and tips, visit saveourwater.com. About Save Our Water Save Our Water is a statewide, water conservation program created in 2009 by the Department of Water Resources. The program aims to make water conservation a daily habit among all Californians.

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The Pandemic’s Heavy Toll on Our Children’s Mental Health... continued from page 1 are not made available in Black communities,” she said. Cabrera mentioned that there is also a career crisis in behavioral health, and that by 2022, these benefits will be put in place to help abate the employment crisis in California and all over the nation. “The pandemic has also changed the statistics about drug and substance abuse in America,” Cabrera continued. “Data has shown an increase in alcohol and opioid consumption in young people, who are also experiencing a lot more overdoses because of their consumption of fentanyl in the drugs that are used,” she said. Youth also struggle with returning to school physically, bullying, and a lack of programs to address their mental health issues. Dr. Latonya Wood is the director of clinical training at Pepperdine University in Malibu. She delved specifically into the data about Black children who are suffering from mental health-related issues. She explained that depression is being expressed and understood differently among Blacks. For example, young, Black males interpret their emotions and mental conditions differently. They may

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and really understanding the experiences of Black youth in some ways were traumatic during COVID,” said Dr. Wood.” More Black people are seeking Black providers, but they number just short of about 4% of the psychologists in America, according to a 2020 Workforce Study, completed by the American Psychological Association, she continued. As a result, Black people suffer usually long wait times to even be seen by a therapist or to receive care. Wood stressed that finding the right care for people dealing with mental disorders in the Black community is very important. Solutions for these issues were suggested at the level of community-based care provided at places where people congregate like school, church, and the barbershop, among others. Those spaces can serve as supportive places venues where mental health care or interventions can be accessible. “The youth need support systems in place in order to help guard against the extreme negatives that come with poor mental health,” said Wood.

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(New Orleans, LA – December 27, 2021) A newly released study reveals that there is a 30% drop in aspiring teachers in Louisiana. Further alarming is the lack of diversity in the K-12 classroom --23.5% of teachers in Louisiana are Black and of that number only 5% are Black men. The findings, compiled by the 17-member Teacher Recruitment, Recovery and Retention Task Force, were presented during a joint meeting of the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the state Board of Regents. The panel said one goal for both BESE and the Board of Regents should be more diversity in the classroom.

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not act in ways that are typically associated with depression, such as sadness or melancholy. Black youth typically translate those emotions into aggression and more physical reactions. In addition, the pandemic has amplified some of the disconnections in the Black community, said Dr. Wood. She explained that there has not been consistent help in public health organizations that serve Black communities. “Seldomly, there is relatability to the Black community. So African American are going to be lacking resources because they don't know how to reach them,” she said. Wood said historically Black people have not had a reason to fully trust mental health providers. A recent survey asked a group of Black youth about mental health care during COVID. It found that Black youth do not feel like mental healthcare providers care for them, that they only want money, and they do not understand the lived experiences, according to Dr. Wood. “I think that really reflects the lack of culturally informed and trauma-informed care

Starting as an idea in 2012, BE2T is an organization recruiting and training Black men to become teachers in Louisiana while working to return the prestige and honor to the profession. Through in novative program ming, mentorship and paid fellowships, BE2T is increasing the number of Black male teachers in United States public schools -- starting with Louisiana. Research shows that just 1 Black male teacher in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade for young Black men substantially

decreases his chances of dropping out of high school by 40%. This is the message of BE2T Co-founder and CEO, Larry Irvin Jr.’s TED Talk: A program to empower Black teachers in the US.Released last month, Irvin’s talk is at nearly 800,000 views. “We are in such a pivotal moment in education, and I hope this talk further ignites the discourse around teacher training, development, and demographics. My own personal leadership journey is parallel to the struggles of Black men in education. Most times our value assessment starts from a deficit, and we work upward from there,” said Irvin, a rising education thought leader and 2021 TED Fellow. Irvin has been holding a series of conversation on the subject via Instagram LIVE. So far, he has talked with Jamar McKneely, CEO of InspireNola network and acclaimed educator, researcher and author, Lisa Delpit, Ph.D. Andre Perry, senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution, said: “As a former school network leader, professor and researcher within a college of education in New Orleans, I know too well the value of Black teachers, particularly male educators. For years, researchers such as Gloria Ladson-Billings, Pedro

Noguera, Lisa Delpit, Adrienne Dixson, Christopher Emdin, and James A. Banks — all people of color — validated the need for Black teachers in New Orleans schools through their studies on teachers of color. “Their scholarship serves as the foundation for inquiries like one by Stanford University researcher Thomas Dee who, the year before Katrina, found that Black students of both sexes who had a Black teacher scored 3 to 6 percentile points higher on standardized tests in reading than those who did not. Dee found a similar increase in the math scores of Black students taught by a Black teacher. However, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the city realized a significant decline in Black teachers, throttling academic growth. I saw up close how Brothers Empowered to Teach developed interest and talent, nurturing a pool of male teachers that would not have existed otherwise. BE2T provided candidates with technical, cultural and professional supports to maximize outcomes for students and themselves. I fully support BE2T efforts of getting more Black men in the classroom.” For more information, contact jewel bush at jewelmariebush@ gmail.com or (504) 610-3003.

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Despite Recent Storms, Expect Warmer, Drier Winter Weather CDC Shortens Isolation for Some Covid Infections

Edward Henderson | California Black Media

In 1990, Tony! Toni! Toné!, the R&B trio from Oakland, released their hit song ‘It Never Rains in Southern California.” For decades now, the words in the hook of that timeless R&B song has become a sort of a go-to jingle (or photo caption) for some proud Southern Californians. They use it to hype up their typically mild winter climate, playfully taunting East Coast or Midwestern family and friends -whether they are grilling outdoors for Thanksgiving or taking a selfie on a beach in the fall. The “never rains” thing is an exaggeration for sure. On average, Southern California gets about 16 inches of rainfall each year. It is much less than the national annual average (about 38 inches), of course. And if you were to look at the recent rain and snowstorms across the state over the last month, you

would probably bet on wet, cold weather for the rest of winter. But from now through March, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is warning that a warmer and drier winter is ahead, not just for Southern California but for the greater part of the state – from the Mexican border all the way up to just above the Bay Area. That region includes the top 10 counties, by population, where Black Americans live. Less rain will worsen the already-serious drought conditions in California, especially near the southern border where it has been driest. About 85 % of the state was facing drought in June, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to NOAA, La Nina, an oceanic atmospheric pattern, is the cause of the anticipated dry and warm winter conditions. The sparsely populated stretch

of California that reaches up to the Oregon border up North is expected to get wetter and colder weather winter weather. “The Southwest will certainly remain a region of concern as we anticipate below-normal precipitation where drought conditions continue in most areas,” said Jon Gottschalk, chief, Operational Prediction Br a nch at t he NOA A. The outlook does not project seasonal snowfall accumulations as snow forecasts are not predictable more than a week in advance. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center updates the three-month outlook each month. Their latest seasonal precipitation outlook for the first three months of 2022 predict that Southern California will see a 40-50% chance that precipitation will be below normal. The seasonal temperature outlook remains the same.

Holiday scam reminder: Gift cards are never used to make tax payments State/Government/Business News

Photo credit: Shtterstock This holiday season the IRS reminds taxpayers, the agency won’t ask for or accept gift cards as payment for a tax bill. However, that doesn’t stop scammers from targeting taxpayers by asking them to pay a fake tax bill with gift cards. They may also use a compromised email account to send emails requesting gift card purchases for friends, family or co-workers. Gift cards make great presents for loved ones, but they cannot be used to pay taxes. Here's how this scam usually happens: · The most common way scammers request gift cards is over the phone through a government impersonation scam. However, they will also request gift cards by sending a text message, email or through social media. · A scammer posing as an IRS agent will call the taxpayer or leave a voicemail with a callback number informing the taxpayer that they are linked to some criminal activity. For example, the scammer will tell the taxpayer their identify has been stolen and

used to open fake bank accounts. · The scammer will threaten or harass the taxpayer by telling them that they must pay a fictitious tax penalty. The scammer instructs the taxpayer to buy gift cards from various stores. · Once the taxpayer buys the gift cards, the scammer will ask the taxpayer to provide the gift card number and PIN. Here's how taxpayers can tell if it's really the IRS calling. The IRS will never: · Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a gift card, prepaid debit card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail a bill to any taxpayer who owes taxes. · Demand that taxpayers pay taxes without the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they owe. All taxpayers should be aware of their rights. · Threaten to bring in local police, immigration officers or other law enforcement to have the

taxpayer arrested for not paying. · Threaten to revoke the taxpayer's driver's license, business licenses or immigration status. Any taxpayer who believes they've been targeted by a scammer should: · Contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to report a phone scam. Use their IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting webpage. They can also call 800366-4484. · Report phone scams to the Federal Trade Commission. Use the FTC Complaint Assistant on FTC.gov. They should add "IRS phone scam" in the notes. · Report threatening or harassing telephone calls claiming to be from the IRS to phishing@ irs.gov. Please include "IRS phone scam" in the subject line. More information: IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting Consumer Alerts Report Phishing

Seasonal outlooks help communities prepare for what is likely to come in the months ahead and minimize weather's impacts on lives and livelihoods. Their goal is to empower people with actionable forecasts and winter weather tips to build a nation that is ‘weather-ready.’ “Using the most up-to-date observing technologies and computer models, our dedicated forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center produce timely and accurate seasonal outlooks to help communities prepare for the months ahead,” said Michael Farrar, Ph.D., director of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction. The last water year, which stretched from Oct. 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2021, was among the driest ever recorded in California, according to the state’s Department of Water Resources. A year ago, just 12% of California was mired in extreme drought and 15% was drought free, according to data from the federal drought monitor. But as of Oct. 19, about 87% was experiencing at least extreme drought, with over 45% of the state in the most severe “e xc e p t io n a l” c a t ego r y. And no part of the Golden State is without drought. The Center for Disease Control has outlined resources for communities preparing for potential droughts. Visit here for more information.

New recommendation comes as Omicron variant has sickened workers, putting stress on some industries By Julie Wernau and Nidhi Subbaraman The Wall Street Journal U.S. officials cut the number of days that they recommend people isolate after being infected with Covid-19 to five days from 10, reflecting recent research, new pandemicmanagement ideas and stress on some industries as the Omicron variant has sickened workers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that people who have been infected with Covid-19 and are asymptomatic may leave isolation after five days and should wear masks around other people for five more days. Vaccinated people exposed to someone with Covid-19 should wear a mask around others for 10 days and take a Covid-19 test five days after exposure if possible, the CDC said. The guidance opens the door for people to more quickly return to work, stores and other public spaces after contracting the coronavirus, a move public health experts say is in line with recent research about how long vaccinated individuals with Covid-19 remain contagious. Some business leaders and public health experts had called for quarantine and isolation periods to be shortened as the highly infectious Omicron variant drives a surge in cases. The risk of infection diminishes

significantly toward the end of such windows, they said, and long absences for workers have strained operations at hospitals, airlines and other businesses. The CDC said the change was informed by science demonstrating that the majority of Covid-19 transmission occurs early in the course of illness, generally in one to two days before the onset of symptoms and two to three days after. Many countries have recorded skyrocketing daily Covid-19 case numbers since Omicron was identified in southern Africa in November. The CDC earlier in December said it had become the dominant variant in the U.S. within weeks. The seven-day average of new Covid-19 cases in the U.S. reached 198,405 on Sunday, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of Johns Hopkins University data, a level last seen in January, amid the biggest pandemic surge to date. Many states haven’t reported new infections on some recent days because of the Christmas holidays. Early studies in South Africa and the U.K. point to Omicron’s reduced severity in populations with high levels of immunity. People infected with the Omicron variant are between 50% to 70% continued on page 4

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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Rose Bowl Game-Bound Teams, Ohio State and Utah Coaches and players visit Disneyland Park, their first official stop on the way to the New Year's Day Rose Bowl Game

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SOURCE Disneyland ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The No. 6 Ohio State University Buckeyes and the No.11 Utah Utes have won the coveted berths in the 2022 Rose Bowl presented by Capital One Venture X in Pasadena, Calif., and their first stop along the way was a traditional visit to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 27. The Ohio State University Buckeyes and Utah Utes Welcomed at Disneyland Resort Before Rose Bowl Game on New Year’s Day: The head football coaches and select players from the teams pose for a photo with Mickey Mouse at Disneyland

Park, in Anaheim, Calif., Dec. 27, 2021. The teams made their first stop on the way to the 2022 Rose Bowl Game presented by Capital One Venture X in Pasadena, Calif., with a visit to the Disneyland Resort. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort) The teams will play in the 108th Rose Bowl Game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Ohio State finished the regular season with a 10-2 record, while Utah won its first Pac-12 Championship, finishing the season with a 10-3 record overall. Before meeting on the field, the teams met for their first official pre-game appearance, and only joint appearance of bowl

Lecrae, Rapper With San Diego Ties, Shares Wealth Building Ideas Kassidy Henson | California Black Media

Grammy Award-winning Christian Hip-Hop hop artist Lecrae is on a mission to increase financial literacy among African Americans. Growing up in a “marginalized” community in San Diego, Lecrae says he was exposed to incredible wealth and opportunity when he visited communities along the Pacific coastline or neighborhoods nestled in the hills overlooking the city. But life was different in his predominantly Black neighborhood. Less possibility. Much more p o v e r t y. “You begin to wonder ‘how do I acquire that?’ How do you change the narrative?” Lecrae told California Black Media. “Returning to a community that faced marginalization, brutality and the effects of poverty was a reflection -- excluded from the gleaming SoCal Hills.” Recalling those childhood experiences, Lecrae -- who now lives in Atlanta -- said he decided to launch an effort to create opportunities for African Americans that would help to close the wealth gap between Blacks and Whites. Using his own production company, 3 Strands Films, Lecrae developed a shortfor m f inancial education show called Protect the Bag.

The six-part web series provides viewers with a “blueprint” for financial wellness by delving into topics like saving, retirement, investment, budgeting, and identity protection, according to the rapper who released a new album with fellow artist 1K Phew titled “No Church in a While” on Dec. 3 Lecrae, who won a Grammy for Best Gospel Album in 2012, says he hopes the show helps to restore stability and hope in a new generation of young Black people. The concept for Protect the Bag was developed during the COVID-19 lockdown last year. During that time, Lacrae says he partnered with the credit scoring company Experian to come to the aid of 21 families facing foreclosure due to financial hardship. A series of short roundtable conversations comprises the Protect the Bag. During each one, Lecrae explains the basics of building a financial legacy. In discussions with financial professionals, community members and guests like Denver Nuggets forward Michal Porter Jr, the panelists address obstacles to building wealth that large numbers of African Americans face. By the end of each episode, Lecrae says his goal is to equip viewers with the knowledge, continued in next 2 columns

week, at the Disneyland Resort. Both teams were celebrated with a festive cavalcade on Main Street U.S.A., in Disneyland Park. Featured in the cavalcade were Ohio State head coach Ryan Day along with Ohio State players: quarterback CJ Stroud, offensive lineman Dawand Jones, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and safety Bryson Shaw. Also featured were Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham along with Utah players: quarterback Cameron Rising, wide receiver Britain Covey, linebacker Devin Lloyd, and defensive end Mika Tafua. Immediately following the cavalcade Disneyland hosted media for questions with the head coaches and featured players. This year will be Ohio State's 16th appearance in the Rose Bowl Game and marks the first appearance by the Utes in what is also known as "The Granddaddy of Them All" in bowl games. The game also will be just the second meeting of Ohio State and Utah. The last time the two teams met

on the gridiron was in 1986, when the Buckeyes beat the Utes, 64-6. About the Disneyland Resort The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort's hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel with its "day-at-thebeach" theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, year-round.

Lecrae, Rapper With San Diego Ties, Shares Wealth Building Ideas...continued exposure and confidence to create better financial habits. Before knowing that his passion for financial education would grow into what he calls a “newage Teen Summit” (referring to the early 1990s BET weekly show that dealt with issues facing young African Americans), Lecrae says he was working to expose those around him to the benefits of good money habits. A self-described “doer,” Lecrae explained that at his label he met with artists and hosted financial literacy classes exploring buying power, disparities in the stock market, and the value of the Black dollar. “Those are all important pillars of good financial stewardship,” says the artist who joined other lecturers to teach a six week “popout course” at Stanford University. “One of the struggles that we had in academia is that academics often speak through a backwards megaphone. They speak through the wide end. To them, the information is easy to grasp when it comes out the smaller side,” he says. “How do we turn that megaphone around? How do we take these narrow concepts

and make them more broad and applicable for everybody listening? How do we speak the language of the community and allow it to be less complicated than everyone makes it sound?” Lecrae also talked about the many benefits that can be reaped when African Americans decide to invest in their communities. “It creates a network. Like that old game, Barrel of Monkeys: when someone reaches down to give you a hand the next step is to reach your hand down to help the next person up,” he says. “This practice puts funds and resources back into the community, which is an essential part of a financially stable economy.” Lecrae said young people should ditch the mindset that you only live once. “You can really lose a movement over a moment. I think we chase pleasure over happiness. Think about what you want long-term because your decisions today can work to ensure that your 60-year-old self is living in a way that is liberated and free.” New episodes of Protect the Bag are released each week on Lecrae’s YouTube channel.

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Photo credit: Shutterstock It’s peach cobbler season! Well, to be honest, it’s always peach cobbler season to me. Here’s a recipe that you can have any time, not only because it tastes good because it has less than one-third of the fat than your normal peach cobbler. Ingredients 8 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1/4 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon RELATED: Top 5 Healthy Soul food Alternatives Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F

(220 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined. Remove peaches from the oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle the entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

CDC Shortens Isolation for Some Covid Infections...continued from page 3 less likely to be admitted to the hospital than those who were infected with earlier strains, according to a recent U.K. study. The high number of Omicron cases expected in the U.S. and elsewhere in weeks ahead means that employers and public officials must adjust their recommendations for people who contract the virus, public health experts said. “When you have a rapidly spreading infection that’s going to have tens of millions of Americans infected in the next couple of months, 10 days is enormously disruptive,” said Ashish Jha, dean at the Brown University School of Public Health. “This policy is safe, it doesn’t put people at risk. We don’t think most people are contagious after five days.” It is important that guidelines differ for vaccinated and unvaccinated people because studies have shown that vaccinated people with Covid-19 stay infectious for shorter periods than those who are unvaccinated, said Jay Varma, director of Weill Cornell Medicine’s Center for Pandemic Prevention and Response. Whether a person shows symptoms is also key. “We know from many, many analyses of Covid outbreaks that people who are symptomatic are far more likely to infect other people than people who are asymptomatic,” Dr. Varma said. A n eight-month st udy

of breakthrough infections among 173 National Basketball Association participants published earlier in December in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that unvaccinated people were infectious for up to eight days, while vaccinated people cleared infections in under a week. Different variants didn’t cause meaningfully different infection times, the researchers said. The study was conducted before Omicron was identified. The coronavirus multiplies in the nose and throat of a person with Covid-19, and escapes in droplets and particles when that person breathes out, according to the CDC. Someone else can pick up the virus if they breathe in those particles for a prolonged period, or if a large enough number of particles reach the eyes, nose or mouth. The CDC had recommended that people with Covid-19 isolate for 10 days from the first day symptoms develop or from a positive test. The agency on Thursday issued new guidelines for healthcare workers, reducing their recommended isolation time. Some workers have said that shorter isolation periods would put them at risk. National Nurses United, the country’s largest union of registered nurses, said in a letter to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky that shorter isolation times would result in more transmission, illness and deaths.

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012638 Date Filed 12/27/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/27/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): INTERNATIONAL RACK, CA. County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11157 CHICO AVE. POMONA, CA 91766 Mailing Address: NESTOR MEDINA PO BOX 9008 PMB., 233 PAULIN AVE. PMB 7102 CALEXICO, CA 92231 Name of Individual Registrant: NESTOR L. MEDINA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 11157 CHICO AVE. POMONA, CA 91766 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Nestor L. Medina, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 20, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012298 Date Filed 12/15/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/15/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): REGAL TERMITE SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 56816 ZUNI TRAIL YUCCA VALLEY, CA 92284 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: ADAN D. MENDOZA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 56816 ZUNI TRAIL YUCCA VALLEY, CA 92284 Name of Individual Registrant: ALFREDO MENDOZA Residence Street Address: 7718 VICTOR VISTA AVE. YUCCA VALLEY, CA 92284 This business is/was conducted by: Copartners Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jun 03, 2021 Adan D. Mendoza, CoPartner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012290 Date Filed 12/14/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/14/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): INFUSION FOR HEALTH County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 440 N. MOUNTAIN AVE. SUITE 103 UPLAND, CA 91786 Mailing Address: 135 S. STATE COLLEGE BLVD. SUITE 350 BREA, CA 92821 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: INFUSION MANAGEMENT INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: C3731180 Residence Street Address: 135 S. STATE COLLEGE BLVD. SUITE 350 BREA, CA 92821 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 05, 2021 Dan McCarty, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011773 Date Filed 11/23/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/23/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CALIFORNIA COSTOM PAINTING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14635 COOL GLEN DR. HELENDALE, CA 92342 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 236 HELENDALE, CA 92342 Name of Individual Registrant: KI HWAN OH Number of Employees: 0 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14635 COOL GLEN DR. HELENDALE, CA 92342 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Aug 30, 2011 Ki Hwan Oh, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011946 Date Filed 12/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): DISABILITY VALLEY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12992 WHISPERING CREEK WAY VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: VICTORIA L. PRECIADO Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 12992 WHISPERING CREEK WAY VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business

under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 21, 2021 Victoria L. Preciado, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011943 Date Filed 12/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): UPLAND DENTAL AND IMPLANTS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 121 W. FOOTHILL BLVD., STE #E UPLAND, CA 91786 Mailing Address: 121 W. FOOTHILL BLVD., STE #E UPLAND, CA 91786 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: VIKAS SIKKA DMD INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: C4807564 Residence Street Address: 22201 VENTURA BLVD. STE 205 WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Vikas Sikka, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011869 Date Filed 11/29/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/29/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ARTE BEAUTY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15370 BEAR VALLEY RD. SUITE 5 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: FLORICEL CORRAL Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1900 DILL RD. APT. 56 BARSTOW, CA 92311 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Floricel Corral, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012203 Date Filed 12/10/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/10/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): REVOLVETECH County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 10310 REGIS COURT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Number of Employees: 10 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: R.J. VALADEZ ENTERPRISES, INC. State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C2880318 Residence Street Address: 10310 REGIS COURT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 01, 2020 Robert J. Valadez Sr., CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011956 Date Filed 12/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SP GIFT AND VABE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 444 S. WATERMAN AVE. SUITE C SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Mailing Address: Name of Individual Registrant: JOHN JR AMESCUA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 444 S. WATERMAN AVE. SUITE C SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 22, 2021 John JR Amescua, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012227 Date Filed 12/13/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/13/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): AA AFFORDABLE AUTO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3998 MT. VIEW AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: AARON V. IBARRA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 619 E. 40TH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 Name of individual Registrant: DARLENE BURNEY Residence Street Address: 619 E. 4OTH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 This business is/was conducted by: A Joint Venture Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 26, 2016 Darlene Burney, Partner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012261 Date Filed 12/13/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/13/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CROSSFIT N20 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9565 C AVENUE UNIT E HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: TIMOTHY VISOSKY Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 9565 C AVENUE UNIT E HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 08, 2021 Timothy Visosky, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011741 Date Filed 11/22/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/22/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): VICTOR VALLEY SMOG CENTER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14810 SEVENTH ST VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address:15252 TAWNEY RIDGE LN VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: MARSHALL PENA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14810 SEVENTH ST. UNIT A VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 16, 2021 Marshall Pena, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011770 Date Filed 11/23/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/23/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ELITE CARDIOLOGY GROUP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5450 JEFFERSON AVE. SUITE 2 CHINO, CA 91710 Mailing Address: 5150 E. PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 500 LONG BEACH, CA 90804 Number of Employees: 3 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: PROHEALTH PARTNERS, A MEDICAL GROUP, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C1914948 Residence Street Address: 5150 E. PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 500 LONG BEACH, CA 90804 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 04, 2021 Barry Allswang, M.D., President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011458 Date Filed 11/15/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/15/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): AUTONATION CAR SALES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 148 E. BASELINE STREET SUITE 101 C-24 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Mailing Address: 1128 EAST 28TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: JOHNNIE M. SAMPSON Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1128 EAST 28TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Johnnie M. Sampson, Owner/CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME

STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012252 Date Filed 12/13/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/13/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. GREEN BUDDY SO CAL 2. GREEN BUDDY SOUTH County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16666 SMOKE TREE STREET A4 HESPERIA, CA 92345 Number of Employees:1 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: GENERAL VERDE ORGANICS INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4248504 Residence Street Address: 16666 SMOKE TREE STREET #A4 HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 01, 2021 Agnes Sinclair, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 20, 2022.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICIA S. LILES aka PATRICIA SMALLWOOD LILES aka PATRICIA LILES CASE NO: PROSB 2101078

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: PATRICIA

S. LILES aka PATRICIA SMALLWOOD LILES aka PATRICIA LILES A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARQUIS SMALLWOOD in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: MARQUIS SMALLWOOD 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 in this court as follows: Date: Jan 24, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center 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: Bryan C. Hartnell HARTNELL LAW GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY L. JONES aka MARY LYNN JONES aka MARY JONES CASE NO: PROSB 2100889 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARY L.

JONES aka MARY LYNN JONES aka MARY JONES

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RUTH L. HENRICKS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: RUTH L. HENRICKS 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 in this court as follows: Date: Jan 20, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center 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: Bryan C. Hartnell HARTNELL LAW GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DORIS A. TORRES aka DORIS TORRES CASE NO: PROSB 2100782

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DORIS A.

TORRES aka DORIS TORRES

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: WILLIAM M. NASSAR in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: WILLIAM M. NASSAR 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 in this court as follows: Date: January 18, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino District-Probate Division 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: William M. Nassar Law Offices Of William M. Nassar 1461 Ford Street, Suite 203 Redlands, CA 92373 (909)307-2000 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2127596 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JESSICA HENRY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. JULIA JENE STROUSE Proposed name: to: JULIA JENE HENRY 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 14, 2022 Time 8:30 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Dec 15, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2128690 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: IVAN SANDOVAL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. DALEYZA L’YVETTE ZUNIGA Proposed name: to: DALEZA SANDOVAL 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Jan 18, 2022 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Nov 12, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, Correction 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2130160 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CHARLES EDWARD MCCRAY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. CHARLES EDWARD MCCRAY Proposed name: to: CHARLES EDWARD MINGO SR. 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Jan 18, 2022 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Dec 03, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, correction 16, 23, 30, 2021.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2126862 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: NIELA HARRIS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MICHAEL TIMOTHY DAVID HARRIS Proposed name: to: MICHAEL TIMOTHY DAVID MCGUIGAN 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Feb 09, 2022 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Dec 02, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, correction 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2132980 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ROBERTO ALEXANDER ORTIZ ARCHILA & GABRIELA CARRILLO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. JAIDYN GRACE CARRILLO Proposed name: to: JAIDYN GRACE ORTIZ CARRILLO 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Feb 8, 2022 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 20, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2131214 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MICHAEL DAVID VARGAS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MICHAEL DAVID VARGAS Proposed name: to: MICHAEL DAVID ZARAGOZA 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 2/08/22 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Dec 28, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 20, 2022.

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“If God Allows You To See Another Day, Yet Alone Another Year ̶ May You Never Forget Where He Brought You From!” By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah Even though the journey may not necessarily have been an easy one, God has been good to you. God has blessed you. Don’t make the mistake of forgetting that truth. God’s grace and mercy brought you through. [Psalm 91:7] says, “Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you.” May you never forget where God brought you from! Like God through Moses told His people before their entrance into the promised land at least six times in [Deuteronomy 8:1-20]: Be careful not to forget the Lord your God! The children of Israel were being blessed with the Lord with the ability to enter the Promised Land, but they did not listen. May we not be like the children of Israel who didn’t listen. Not only did they forget the works of God, but they also forgot that it was God, who was leading them; guiding them; that had promised

them a land flowing with milk and honey. I say and I say again, if God allows you to see another day, yet alone another year, may you never forget where He brought you from. We must remind ourselves, on a DAILY basis, where the Lord has brought us from, and where we could have been. We must keep a humble and a pure heart before the Lord because the danger of forgetfulness according to [Psalms 50] tells us that God will tear us in pieces, and there be none to deliver!" Therefore, “Beware, that you do not forget the Lord your God by not keeping His commandments, His precepts, and His statutes, lest when you have eaten and are full, and have built goodly houses and live in them, and when your herds and flocks multiply and your silver and gold is multiplied and all you have is multiplied, then your [mind and] heart be lifted up and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage, who led you through the great and terrible wilderness, with its fiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty ground where there

was no water, but who brought you forth water out of the flinty rock, who fed you in the wilderness with manna, which your fathers did not know, that He might humble you and test you, to do you good in the end. Beware lest you say in your mind and heart, my power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth. I tell you, you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. And if you forget the Lord your God and walk after other gods, serve them, and worship them, I testify against you this day that you shall surely perish. Like the nations which the Lord makes to perish before you, so shall you perish, because you would not obey the voice of the Lord your God.” [Deuteronomy 8:10-20]. You ought to thank God for His grace and mercy and thank Him for the provision made for you, so that you can have life in abundance. Never forget where God has brought you from. Heavenly Father, I thank You Lord for your grace and

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LEGALS NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID EUGENE LANGILLE CASE NO: PROSB 2101104 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DAVID EUGENE LANGILLE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JAMES MICHAEL LANGILLE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: JAMES MICHAEL LANGILLE 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 in this court as follows: Date: January 20, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S36 SUPERIO R COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino District-Probate 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: RENE S. ABRAHAM Dolen, Tucker, Tierney & Abraham 1710 Plum Lane, Suite A Redlands, CA 92374 (951)683-6014 Published in T he San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUDOLPH SEVARO ESTRADA aka RUDOLPH S. ESTRADA aka RUDOLPH ESTRADA CASE NO: PROSB 2101072 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: RUDOLPH SEVARO ESTRADA aka RUDOLPH S. ESTRADA aka RUDOLPH ESTRADA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LEE E. ESTRADA in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: LEE E. ESTRADA 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

mercy. I reverence your holy and magnificent name. I give you praise, thanks, honor and glory for your extended grace and mercy towards me. I thank you for paying the penalty for my sins and for never turning your back on me. For there are many times that I have come short of Your Glory, BUT yet You still loved and cared for me. I’ve failed You and walked away from You BUT, You still came after me. Even when I took Your mercy and grace for granted, You still give me more grace and more mercy. I thank You Lord, for allowing me to awake this morning, when so many have passed unto eternity. You have favored me with life yet another day, whereof I am grateful. Thank You Lord for Your GRACE and MERCY. May I never forget what You have done for me. In Jesus name I pray. Amen! May the New Year be one of great spiritual growth for you. May it be one where you learn the name of Jesus, and never fail to see Him for who He is, and what He is doing. Christ’s blessing be upon you and family in 2022, and always. Amen.

action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 01/19/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S-35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 W. Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino District-Probate Division 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.

AUCTION SALE NOTICE GUARD DOG STORAGE OF HESPERIA,17147 Lemon St, Hesperia, CA 92345, (760) 956-7500. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business & Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at Public Sale by Competitive Bidding On January 12th, 2021 @10:00 AM at Guard Dog Storage of Hesperia, County of San Bernardino, State of California, the goods, chattels or personal goods and property of the tenants, household goods, tools, toys etc.Timothy Krigbaum, Terry Grimmer, Cheryl Parker, Erik Jacobs, Steve Benyo, Michael Rodgers, Michael Hopkins, . Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within one day of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase. The sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Auctioneer:John Cardoza, License# 5860870,(209)-667-5797 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 30, 2021 & January 6, 2022.

Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

Omicron And A Collapsed Healthcare System: This Is How COVID Closes 2021...continued from page 1 “Having seen what COVID often can do in children (the so - cal le d Mu lt isyst e m ic Inf lammatory Syndrome in Children or MISC), I do think that not vaccinating is a risk not worth taking,” Mathew added. According to Dr. Ben Neuman,

Issue #1079

Yet Another Racist Travel Ban Karen Georgia Thompson

On November 26, 2021, President Joe Biden issued “A Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019”. The impetus for the proclamation was the November 24 report from the Republic of South Africa of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2. Reactions to the unknowns of the named Omicron variant reported from South Africa spiraled quickly to travel restrictions on seven additional countries, a decision that raised again the historical presence of racism in the planning and implementation of US foreig n p ol icy. The proclamation prohibited travel into the United States for immigrants and nonimmigrants, and of noncitizens of the United States who were physically present in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, beginning on Monday, November 29, 2021. Noted in the proclamation as a rationale for the travel restrictions is the “extensive cross-border transit and proximity in Southern Africa.” Along with the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Russia, and Japan also imposed travel restrictions on these same African countries. These new travel restrictions came within two days of the self-reporting by South Africa to the World Health Organization of this new variant. Ironically, while South Africa was the first to report the new variant, the variant was already present in Europe a week before South Africa’s reporting. Once again, United States foreign policy has been enacted with prejudice. The reporting of the variant in Europe has not sparked the same alarms or garnered the same restrictions on travel to the United States, raising questions regarding the reasons for the travel restrictions

and the speed with which they were imposed on these southern African countries. Also raised was the discriminatory nature of the travel restrictions, specifically discrimination against Africans. The United States’ immigration policies have a history of denying access to communities of color coming from Africa, Asia, and the Americas (including the Caribbean), while making ways and exceptions for Europeans to cross borders into the United States. The obvious is to be stated: the United States has imposed a travel ban preventing Africans from coming to the United States. This comes mere months after the Biden Administration was criticized for its response to Haitian migrants seeking entry to the United States. Many were deported, others returned to Texas, while yet others were held in detention centers. Concern for the spread of the COVID-19 virus is being exploited with the travel restrictions under this presidential proclamation. There has been public outcry demanding the lifting of these travel restrictions. In the meantime, the Netherlands, which identified cases of the Omicron variant before it appeared in South Africa, did not report these cases and issued travel restrictions against the eight southern African countries. Once again, racism has been witnessed in the highest seat of government in the United States and across predominantly white countries, which have taken the occasion of this new variant to keep Africans out of western Europe and North America. This is a racist, feardriven response that once again disenfranchises African countries. Karen Georgia A. Thompson is the Associate General Minister for Wider Church Ministries & Operations and Co-Executive for Global Ministries for the United Church of Christ.

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Chief virologist at the Global Health Research Complex at Texas A&M University, scientists are tracking four sublineages of the Omicron variant that appear to grow at a higher rate than the Delta variant. continued in last 2 columns

Neuman said that while we may not need a booster for each variant, Omicron “sticks to the cell differently” so it would be wise to have additional protection. “Don’t underestimate Omicron,” he added. And he recommended caution with the term “fully vaccinated” because “no scientist can tell you how many doses are going to provide lifelong immunity, and that can give a false sense of security.” Dr. Dali Fan, Davis Health Science Clinical Professor at the University of California, said that challenges with the unvaccinated persist. “Human nature is that we’re looking for certainty and safety but unfortunately, the vaccination science does not give you 100% certainty. That opens a lot of doors for misinformation”. Fan recognizes the many myths and lies on social media that feed the fear of the vaccine. But there are also answers that the scientific community still doesn’t have. ”What are the consequences of vaccination in 20 years? We don’t know. So we have to listen (to people’s concerns). Sometimes arguing with them is counterproductive,” he observed. Globally it is estimated that more than 50% of the population

have received at least one dose of the vaccine, but in some third world places such as Sub-Saharan Africa, this figure is still in the single digits. “It is the result of a regime that I consider to be vaccine apartheid,” said Peter Maybarduk, Director of Public Citizens’ Access to Medicines group. “It is a perfect purposeful systemic inequity, not only of doses but also of consumables and raw materials by the wealthy and more powerful countries that had slowed global production (of vaccines), and of course, a refusal to share technology.” Although COVAX, the World Health Organization’s global vaccine equity initiative, had a goal of delivering 2 billion doses to low- and middle-income countries by the end of 2021, that number will barely reach 800,000 doses. “Poor countries are more likely to receive poor vaccines, something that is going to have serious consequences as we get deeper into the pandemic,” Mayba rdu k said. “ T h is underscores the need to equip adaptable capabilities globally that can put out large-scale vaccine manufacturing that can be adapted to variants more quickly.”

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7 Dollar Store Items Making You Sick World/Local/Health News Dollar store deals might look like a bargain from the outside: everything usually is a dollar or at least close to it. But looking at the harmful product ingredients it can turn out to be not a bargain after all. Recent testing of dollar store products found that nearly 81% contained one or more hazardous chemicals. The tests, conducted by a third party consumer testing group, found chemicals associated with cancer, obesity, diabetes, asthma, thyroid and kidney diseases, learning problems, lower IQ, birth defects and early puberty. Here are five items you should think about buying from elsewhere. 7. Black Plastic Utensils The black solid color spoons, spatulas and forks may contain high levels of bromine, a component in flame retardants or BFRs. Though these are added to make the products resistant to fire, they have been linked to cancer, birth defects and impaired brain development. That ingredient has effectively been phased out in the U.S. but they are still available in these cheap, dollar store utensils. 6. Plastic Silly Straws Silly straws found in the dollar store have tested high for the level of DEHP used in consumer products. Some phthalates interfere with the body’s endocrine system, and studies have linked them to asthma and allergies, prostate and testicular cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

What To Do: Avoid any products labeled “vinyl” on the label. 1. Cheap Cleaning Products It may look similar to your higher-end cleaning products, but some cheap dollar cleaning liquids contain formaldehyde.

Credit: Shutterstock What To Do: The official brand of “Silly Straws” and nonplastic straws (look for recycled cardboard) are BPA and PVC free. 5. Old Scho ol Toys You may see a toy from your childhood that had fun with growing up, but it could be toxic now. Just because an item doesn’t have an expiration date doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to buy it. Sometimes dollar stores sell factory closeouts, which means their stock may be old and should not be purchased. For example, plastic toys made before 2008 are more likely to contain pthalates than toys made since 2008, the year that pthalates were banned from being included in children’s toys. 4. Plastic food containers Think you can use and reuse those “to-go” food containers? Think again. Although they’re considered a bargain at dollar stores, and they’re super convenient in terms of organizing your kitchen, plastic food containers may contain pthalates,

which cause reproductive problems in lab animals and are found in high levels, especially in women, in the U.S. population. Over 30 percent of some dollar store products tested had higher levels than are recommended in products used for children. 3. Styrofoam cups and plates Styrene is a known carcinogen. It’s widely used in the manufacturing of styrofoam cups, plates, and packing peanuts—and a lot of other household goods. Chronic exposure to these kinds of styrofoam products can result in more severe effects including depression, headaches, fatigue, weakness, hearing loss, and disrupted kidney function. What To Do: Plastic cups are a better and quick option 2. Vinyl Floor Coverings Flexible, adhesive bath mats from dollar stores have tested high in both phthalates and chlorine. Exposures to these phthalates affect multiple parts of our bodies.

Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen found in a variety of cleaning products, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. What To Do: When it comes to cleaning spaces and dishes that you use frequently, go ahead and buy the higher-priced/ healthier cleaner. It may cost more, but it’ll give you peace of mind and that’s priceless. BONUS: Holiday Lights Shopping at the dollar store during the holidays can save us a lot of money, but at what cost to our health? There are high levels of chlorine and bromine, including flame-retardant chemicals in these have been linked to cancer and thyroid problems and some “slightly defective” electronics may be available for purchase, but may not be as safe for home use. W h at buy i ng check the they are

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Covered California Deadline Approaches as Omicron Surge Underscores Benefits of Health Insurance Covered California’s first open-enrollment deadline is this week: People need to sign up by Dec. 31 in order to have their coverage start on Jan. 1. · The deadline comes as the omicron variant is spreading across California, with the average cost of COVID-related hospitalizations and ICU care at $127,000, underscoring the importance of having insurance to avoid medical debt.\\ · Having health care coverage, staying COVID-safe and getting vaccines and booster shots are critical to protecting your health and the health of your family and community. · An estimated 1.1 million Californians are uninsured and eligible for financial help from Covered California or Medi-Cal, and the majority could get comprehensive coverage at no cost. World/ Health News SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With the rapid spread of the COVID-19 omicron variant across the state, Covered California is urging uninsured and eligible individuals to act now so that they can have comprehensive health care coverage for all of 2022. Coverage is critical to both getting needed preventive care and covering the costs of unforeseen care. The first enrollment deadline is fast approaching, and Californians need to sign up before the end of the year in order to have their health care coverage be effective on Jan. 1. “Covered California is urging everyone who needs coverage to check out their options and sign up, before the end of the month, so they can start the New Year with protection and peace of mind,” said Peter V. Lee, executive director of Covered California. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to highlight the fact that life can indeed change in an instant. With the omicron variant surging across the state, every Californian should be sure to have coverage and take the needed steps to stay healthy and safe.” Californians who sign up by Dec. 31, and pay their first bill, will have their coverage take effect on Jan. 1. COVID-19 Hospitalizations in California Average $127,000 for Complex Care A national nonprofit group recently analyzed claims data across the country and examined cases of COVID-19 in which patients were admitted to the hospital and required ventilation or admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), which is much more likely to occur among the unvaccinated. FAIR Health, which manages the nation’s largest database of privately billed health insurance claims, found that the average cost for a complex care COVID-19 hospitalization was $127,281 in California. In cases where a patient needed to be hospitalized, but did not require ventilation or admission to the ICU, the average cost in California was $42,674, which is virtually identical to the average costs for Covered California enrollees who are admitted to hospitals for all reasons.[1] Finally, for patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 and received only outpatient care — which is much more likely for people who have been vaccinated and received their booster shot — the average cost in California was $1,334. For those with insurance, only a small fraction

is paid out-of-pocket by the consumer. Table 1: COVID-19 Medical and Hospitalization Costs by State: California[2] Level of Care Average Estimated Allowed Amount[3] Complex Inpatient (Patient is admitted to the hospital and requires ventilation or admission to the intensive care unit [ICU]) $127,281 Non-complex Inpatient (Patient is admitted to the hospital but does not require ventilation or admission to the ICU) $42,674 Outpatient (Patient has been diagnosed with COVID-19 but does not require hospitalization) $1,334 “No one wants to end up in an emergency room or hospital for COVID-19 or any other reason, but if you do, a quality health insurance plan through Covered California can save you tens of thousands of dollars,” Lee said. “In addition, having health insurance means you are more likely to get preventive care and regular treatment for chronic conditions, which helps keep you out of the hospital in the first place.” Significant Savings for More Than 1 Million Uninsured Californians Signing up for quality coverage is more affordable — for more people — than ever before thanks to the increased subsidies provided under the federal American Rescue Plan that took effect earlier this year. An estimated 1.1 million Californians are uninsured and eligible for financial help. The vast majority of the uninsured, more than 940,000 people, are able to get coverage through either Covered California or Medi-Cal at no cost. Figure 1: California’s Uninsured Could Get Quality Coverage at a Very Low Cost Californians who do not qualify for a $0 premium will still likely see continued in next 2 columns

Covered California Deadline Approaches as Omicron Surge Underscores Benefits of Health Insurance...continued significant savings through the increased financial help available due to the American Rescue Plan. Right now, more than half of Covered California enrollees are paying less than $10 per month, and 75 percent are paying less than $100 for their brand-name health plan. “Many of the people who are uninsured right now do not know they are eligible for financial assistance, or they have not checked recently to see how affordable quality coverage can be,” Lee said. “Do not wait until the last minute, or let the Dec. 31 deadline pass, without checking your options.” In addition, the American Rescue Plan provides financial help to many middle-income families. These middle-income families who earn more than $106,000 a year, and were previously ineligible for federal assistance, are now saving an average of nearly $800 a month on their health insurance premiums. The financial help for middle-income consumers can also benefit those who are currently insured directly through a health insurance company. An estimated 260,000 Californians have direct coverage and can switch to Covered California, and potentially get the same health plan, and save hundreds of dollars per month. “Visit CoveredCA.com, where you can see the health plans available in your area and how much you can save on the coverage you’re already paying for,” Lee said. Consumers Can Easily Check Out Their Eligibility and Options at CoveredCA.com Those interested in applying for coverage can explore their options — and find out whether they are eligible for financial help — in just a few minutes by using the Shop and Compare Tool at CoveredCA. com. All they need to do is enter their ZIP code, household income and the ages of those who need coverage to find out which plans are available in their area. In addition to signing up consumers through its website, Covered California also partners with certified and licensed enrollers who provide free and confidential help throughout the state. Covered California works with more than 11,000 Licensed Insurance Agents, who have established more than 500 storefronts in communities across California. These storefronts feature Covered California signs and logos and provide consumers with a local point of contact to answer questions and help them enroll in a health plan that best fits their needs, whether through Covered California or Medi-Cal, depending on their eligibility. Consumers can visit https://www.coveredca.com/support/contact-us/ and search for the agent nearest them. Consumers can also call Covered California at (800) 300-1506 and get information or enroll by phone. Signing up for a health plan will also help Californians avoid being subjected to the state individual mandate. Consumers who can afford health care coverage but choose to go without could pay a penalty when they file their state taxes in 2023. The penalty is administered by California’s Franchise Tax Board, and could be as much as $2,400 for a family of four. Open Enrollment Runs Through Jan. 31 Covered California’s open-enrollment period runs through Jan. 31, 2022 — unlike the federal deadline, which is Jan. 15 for states that use healthcare.gov. Consumers who sign up after Dec. 31 will have their coverage start on Feb. 1. Covered California’s online enrollment portal and certified enrollers will also help people find out whether they are eligible for Medi-Cal. Medi-Cal enrollment is available year-round, and the coverage will begin the day after a person signs up. In addition, people can apply for Medi-Cal online or by picking up an application at one of the many county resource centers throughout the region. [1] Covered California, December 2021. https://www.coveredca. com/newsroom/news-releases/2021/12/09/statewide-tour-launched-topromote-how-the-american-rescue-plan-can-provide-huge-savings-toreduce-the-number-of-uninsured-californians/ 2 FAIR Health, September 2021. https://s3.amazonaws.com/ media2.fairhealth.org/infographic/telehealth/COVID-19-MedicalHospitalization-Costs-by-State-FINAL_CA.pdf

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