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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)
Millions of People Have Lost SNAP Benefits Due to Trump Overhaul By BlackPressUSA Newswire
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As part of last year’s Big, Beautiful Bill, Trump made significant changes to the work requirements and funding structure for SNAP benefits. AI guess President Donald Trump’s primary goal is to ensure more Americans are broke, sick, and hungry. An estimated 4 million people have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of changes the Trump administration made to the program. NPR reports that SNAP has seen a rapid decline in enrollment and participation since Trump’s “Big, beautiful, bill” became law last July. The law implemented new work requirements for anyone with a child over 14, former foster children, veterans,
and even people aged 55 to 64. What makes the changes particularly cruel is the fact that most people on SNAP already work in part-time, low-income jobs. It’s just hard to make that new 80-hour monthly threshold on a part-time job. I say that as someone who also works part-time in a job where I’m contractually limited to under 40 hours a month. Starsky Wilson, the president of the Children’s Defense Fund, told NPR that the speed of the tax law’s impact has shocked him. “We’re upset about how quickly this has happened,” Wilson told
NPR. “There are some supports that are still slated to go away later this year. So there could be an even greater sense of desperation among children and their families as we come to the end of this year.” As if the work requirements weren’t already having an adverse impact, the Trump administration is set to implement changes to SNAP’s funding model this October. The federal government is now requiring states to allocate millions in additional funding to keep SNAP up and running. If a state can’t afford to provide the extra funding, there’s a real chance SNAP may stop being available in that state. There simply aren’t enough food banks or supplemental government programs to help mitigate the impact of SNAP completely disappearing. “ There’s no replacement for SNAP if a state gets rid of it,” Wilson told NPR. The Trump administration’s SNAP overhaul couldn’t have come at a worse time. Wage growth already wasn’t keeping pace with inflation; the job market has become a parody of itself over the last three years, and housing affordability is only
worsening. Yet that didn’t stop Trump from launching a war with Iran that has had a profoundly negative impact on the American economy. Gas prices continue to hover around $4 and above, housing prices have hit their highest level in decades, and more people are going into debt to afford groceries. If this is the strain facing what would traditionally be considered the middle class, you can only imagine how hard it’s been for the working poor who can’t even rely on SNAP benefits anymore to make ends meet. What makes this all so insulting is that we have the money; there’s no need for people to suffer. We’ve got billions of dollars to fight an unnecessary war in Iran, subsidize Israel’s campaign in Gaza, and potentially give to people who attempted an insurrection, but feeding hungry kids is a bridge too far. Tell me again how this administration is putting America first. Millions Of People Have Lost SNAP Benefits Due To Trump Overhaul was originally published on newsone.com Based on reporting by Texas Metro News.
Bill Requiring Public Notices to Be Published in Newspapers’ Print Editions Heads to Gov. Newsom’s Desk...continued “The governor’s signing of AB 2323 would represent a major step toward upholding the First and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution, as well as protections guaranteed under the California Constitution,” Warren said. “The publishing of government public notices in independent newspapers and online “guarantees” transparency by keeping information accessible, archivable, and verifiable outside of direct government control,” Dr. Warren added. “The practice supports journalism financially and editorially by providing critical revenue and serving as an untapped source for local investigative reporting.” The debate over AB 2323 comes as the U.S. newspaper industry faces mounting financial pressures caused by declining print advertising, competition from digital platforms and changing consumer habits. According to the Expanding News Desert, or END, California has more than 1,400 historical and active newspapers listed across its 58 counties. State legislative monitoring from mid-2026 estimates that 300 to 350 ethnic media outlets operate across print, digital and broadcast platforms. END is a research project and interactive database that tracks the decline of local journalism
and the closure of newspapers across the United States. Although California has a large number of media outlets, access to local print journalism continues to shrink because of industrywide consolidation, according to END. Its data shows that at least two California counties have lost all local newspaper circulation, while 12 counties have only one publication. Newspapers charge fees to publish legal notices, providing them with an important source of revenue. Supporters of the current system argue that publishing the notices in independent newspapers also creates a neutral, verifiable and permanent record of government activity. The bill’s language requires legally mandated notices to appear in both print and online formats. It also specifies that certain website errors or temporary service interruptions would not invalidate a notice if it was published correctly in the newspaper’s print edition and met all other legal requirements. “The guarantees of freedom of speech and Freedom of the press, which the founding fathers protected and are only as Good as our protection,” Dr. Warren said. “Our state includes newspapers as a part of that due process. We can supplement but not replace them.”
Trump Admin Halts Harriet Bill Requiring Public Notices to Be Published in Newspapers’ Tubman $20 Bill Redesign
Print Editions Heads to Gov. Newsom’s Desk
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Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Assembly Bill (AB) 2323, legislation by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) that would modernize how newspapers publish legally mandated public notices is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration. AB 2323, co-authored by Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach), cleared the Legislature after the Assembly voted 75-0 on Aug. 7 to concur with Senate amendments. Newsom can sign or veto the measure. “For decades, legal notices have been published in independent newspapers, creating a trusted third-party record the public can rely on,” McKinnor said. “As more Californians access information online, this bill ensures our public notice systems evolve without compromising public access to important information. AB 2323 has received bipartisan support.” California law requires certain public notices — including estate notices, foreclosure announcements and local government ordinances — to be published in adjudicated newspapers of general circulation. Sometimes called legal advertisements, public notices are intended to promote transparency, protect individual rights and formally inform communities about government and private actions that may affect them.
AB 2323 would require those notices to appear in both a newspaper’s print edition and on its website or electronic newspaper. The measure is intended to expand digital access while preserving an independent, third-party record of public notices. The bill has received broad support from ethnic media organizations and local newspaper publishers, who say it will help the public notice system adapt as print readership declines. AB 2323 would prohibit newspapers from charging readers a separate fee to access public notices online. It would also prohibit publishers from charging advertisers an additional fee specifically to post legally required notices online. Newspapers could continue using paywalls, subscriptions or one-time passes for other content. The measure does not address the newspaper industry’s broader financial challenges. However, supporters say it would preserve a historically important, government-mandated revenue stream by maintaining the print publication requirement while expanding access online. “AB 2323 is really needed because as we look at what’s happening online on the Internet, on our social media, we can’t believe everything we see,” McKinnor said. “It’s
Assembly Bill 2323, authored by Asm. Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), right, cleared a major hurdle after passing the Assembly on a 75-0 vote before being sent to the Governor for signature. The bipartisan bill modernizes California’s public legal notice system while safeguarding government transparency and due process. Seated to McKinnor’s left is Asm. Chris Ward (D-San Diego). CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.
tremendously important that we keep print news because it’s factual. That's where our people can go, and we can get the facts. This bill is extremely important.” AB 2323 initially faced opposition during committee review. The California Special Districts Association raised concerns about increased costs for local governments and the required use of public funds to pay private newspaper companies. Under California law, special districts must publish certain legally required notices — including meeting announcements, public works bid solicitations and election deadlines — in newspapers of general circulation. Representing the association, Marcus Detwiler told the
Assembly Judiciary Committee, chaired by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), on March 24 that the group “respectfully opposed (AB 2323) unless amended.” The association sought clarification that local agencies and special districts would not be required to pay additional fees or surcharges for publishing notices both in print and online. That concern was addressed through amendments adopted in June. Dr. John Warren, publisher of the San Diego Voice and Viewpoint, told California Black Media (CBM) that Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature on AB 2323 would help to continue protecting press freedom and ensuring citizens receive essential government information. continued in next 2 columns
The Trump administration has halted plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, ending a decade-long effort that began under President Barack Obama’s administration and was revived under President Joe Biden. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last Monday that the department is “not at present” moving forward with the redesign, prompting criticism from Democratic lawmakers who argue the decision abandons years of bipartisan work to recognize one of the nation’s most influential figures in the fight against slavery. The proposed redesign would have replaced former President Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill with Tubman, who was born enslaved in Maryland in the early 1820s and later became one of the most famous conductors on the Underground Railroad, helping hundreds of enslaved people escape to freedom. Had the redesign been completed, Tubman would have become the first Black American featured on U.S. paper currency. The effort to place Tubman on the $20 bill began during the Obama administration in 2016, when then-Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew announced plans for a major redesign of U.S. currency. The announcement came as part of a broader effort to feature more women and civil rights figures on American money, with the Treasury initially aiming to unveil the new $20 bill in 2020 to coincide with the 100th
anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. However, the redesign stalled during President Donald Trump’s first administration. Then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced in 2019 that the new $20 bill would not be released until at least 2028, citing security concerns and the need for updated anticounterfeiting technology. Trump himself criticized the move in 2016, calling the decision to replace Jackson “pure political correctness” and arguing that Tubman could instead be placed on another denomination, such as the $2 bill, while Jackson remained on the $20. The Biden administration sought to revive the effort shortly after taking office. Despite renewed efforts, the redesign was expected to take years. Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen estimated that the new $20 bill would likely not be ready until around 2030 because of the extensive design, testing, and security requirements involved in producing new currency. Democratic senators are now urging the Trump administration to restart the Tubman project. Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen and New Hampshire Sen. continued on page 3
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THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN NEWS - EDUCATIONAL NEWS New data on English learners could help California schools pinpoint needed support, experts say... continued
New data on English learners could help California schools pinpoint needed support, experts say By Zaidee Stavely, EdSource
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For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, California has released school-by-school data showing how many English learners became proficient in English, giving parents, educators and policymakers a new way to see how well schools are helping students become proficient in English. The data shows that 13.8% of English learners statewide met the requirements to reclassify in 2024-25. That’s a similar percentage to prior to the pandemic, though the data cannot be compared over time because the state now more accurately counts students who were reclassified than in prior years. Advocates, parents and school district and county office of education leaders celebrated the release, saying the data can help highlight the importance of getting students to proficiency, and shows which schools may need more support to help their students learn English. “We’re very grateful and excited that the California Department of Education is releasing this data again,” said Manuel Buenrostro, policy director at Californians Together, a statewide coalition that advocates for English learners. “It’s important information for state leaders to know about, but also for schools, districts and counties to be able to look at the proportion of their English learners that are reclassified every year and compare that to similar districts.” Students are first classified as English learners if they speak a
language other than English at home and fail to show they can read, write and speak English on the English Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC). In order to be reclassified as “fluent and English proficient,” students must achieve an overall score of 4 on the ELPAC, and demonstrate “basic skills” in academics comparable to those of their English-proficient peers. In addition, teachers and parents must agree that the students are proficient in English. Among districts with at least 1,000 English learners, reclassification rates vary widely, from about 2% of English learners reclassified in Selma Unified in Fresno County to about 38% in Pleasanton Unified in Alameda County. The wide range could be due to several different factors. School districts have different criteria for reclassification beyond the ELPAC score — some districts require an extra writing test, for example, while others require passing grades in all subjects. A bill currently in the Legislature would standardize the criteria by requiring only the ELPAC score for reclassification statewide. In addition, some schools may have higher numbers of newly arrived immigrants. Research shows it takes between five and seven years for students to become fully proficient in English reading, writing and speaking. “Just because the district might have higher reclassification rates doesn’t necessarily mean that
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for school, but health officials strongly recommend it for boys and girls ages 9 and older. This vaccine helps protect against six different types of cancer later in life. “This vaccine is capable of preventing 90% of future cancers caused by HPV,” said Dr. Kelly Motadel, County Chief Pediatric Officer. “When families stay up to date on recommended vaccines, they protect their children and those who are immunocompromised. Higher vaccination rates make outbreaks less likely and help keep communities healthy.” Parents and caregivers should contact their health care provider to receive vaccines. Getting vaccinated at least two weeks before school stated allows time for full protection. For more information about vaccinepreventable diseases and the shots that protect against them, visit the County’s Immunization Branch online or call (866) 358continued in next 2 columns
schools it was a handful of students, even though internally they knew that was a high EL population school, versus others that had dozens or hundreds reclassifying,” Simeon said. School district leaders were also concerned when the state stopped publishing reclassification rates, said Roberta Gonzalez, the multilingual academic support project director for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. “In terms of thinking about the plethora of data that we collect in California, it was sort of a head scratcher for a lot of people. You know, ‘Why aren’t we continuing to share this out?’ ” she said. Gonzalez said the data will show county offices of education which districts need more support to help English learners and which districts demonstrate best practices for other schools to follow. She said the results show that the work Los Angeles Unified and other districts have done in recent years is paying off. Los Angeles Unified reclassified 22.3% of its English learners in 2024-25, the highest rate among districts with more than 10,000 English learners. “If we consider a reclassification rate as sort of an overall indicator of the health and well-being of your EL program, then I think there’s cause for a bit of celebration in L.A. County,” Gonzalez said. LAUSD leaders attributed the relatively high rate to a strong emphasis on data and coaching that began four years ago. Lydia Acosta Stephens, executive director of the district’s Multilingual Multicultural Education Department, said the district now sends coaches to schools not just to train teachers, but also to work directly with children in third grade through eighth grade, either by coteaching or by providing small group instruction. In addition, she said coaches collaborate closely with the district data team, and analyze continued in next 2 columns
Support a Safe, Healthy School Year...continued 2966. County Public Health Services protects and improves the health of all San Diego County residents by preventing disease, promoting wellness, and advancing health equity. Through community
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San Diego Voice & Viewpoint — San Diego County health officials are urging parents and caregivers to include vaccinations in their back-toschool preparations. California mandates several vaccines for students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade, such as DTaP, Hepatitis B, MMR, chickenpox, and polio. As reported by the San Diego County Communications Office, county health officials urge parents and caregivers to make vaccines part of back-to-school preparations. California requires several vaccines for students in transitional kindergarten (TK) through 12th grade. These include DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis/whooping cough), Hepatitis B, MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), chickenpox, polio, and more. You can see a full list of vaccines by grade on the County’s website. The first week of August marks California HPV Vaccine Week. The HPV vaccine is not required
they’re doing better or worse,” said Buenrostro. Buenrostro said in addition to the reclassification rate, it’s also important to analyze how many years students have been enrolled in U.S. schools and whether students are improving their English over time. Nicole Knight, executive director of English language learner and multilingual achievement at Oakland Unified School District, said her district’s reclassification rate of 8.5% reflects in part a large newcomer population. She said the district has focused strongly on increasing reclassification for Long-Term English Learners — students who have been enrolled in U.S. schools for six years or more but have not yet reached proficiency. “We really push on our school communities to see those reclassification rates increase, and in particular, before those students get to high school,” Knight said. “We have seen really strong reclassification rates among LTELs in middle school, so we’re sending our high school students really well prepared.” Having the reclassification rate data will help parents evaluate how their schools are doing and ask questions about what their schools could be doing better, said Araceli Simeon, executive director of the California Family Engagement Network and strategic advisor to Parent Organization Network. “Especially if there are schools that obviously have a high EL population, and very few students are reclassifying, it gives them a lever to ask questions as to why this is happening,” Simeon said. “There may be a justifiable answer as to why it is low, but without that initial data point, it’s hard to ask.” When the state stopped publishing reclassification rates, some parent groups took photos at the end of each school year of all the children who had been reclassified, both to celebrate the students and to compare schools, said Simeon. “You would see how in some
partnerships, education, and data driven programs, the department works to create safer, healthier communities for all. Based on reporting by San Diego Voice & Viewpoint.
Urban One to Launch "ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience"--a Multi-City Tour Bringing the Cultural Power of the HBCU Yard to Life Education News
SILVER SPRING, MD, August 11, 2026 — Urban One, the nation’s largest distributor of Black and Urban content, today announced the official launch of ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience, a multi-city engagement tour celebrating the culture, community, and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Originally born as a digital sanctuary, ONE Yard is stepping outside of the screen and hitting the ground to deliver immersive, live on-campus experiences at Bowie State University on August 27 and Clark Atlanta University on September 2. Today’s younger audiences are experiencing "algorithm fatigue" and actively seeking genuine, physical spaces rooted in community and shared joy. Urban One is answering this call by honoring the HBCU yard as the epicenter for gathering. Designed as a vibrant village of culture, entertainment, wellness,
the progress of each student toward achieving English proficiency as well as their academic skills before and after they are reclassified. “They have a deeper understanding of the big picture
of the journey and laser-like focus on what’s needed. And because they’re working directly with students, there’s so much buy-in from teachers as well, because they’re seeing the impact,” Acosta Stephens said.
Database: Find your district's English learner reclassification rate for 2024-25 Search in table Page 1 of 94 Table with 5 columns and 936 rows of data. Currently displaying rows 1 to 10. Sorted descending by column "Reclassification rate" (column headers with buttons are sortable) County District English learners Reclassified English learners Reclassification rate Monterey Big Sur Unified 1 1 100% Nevada Union Hill Elementary 1 1 100% San Benito Jefferson Elementary 1 1 100% San Bernardino Needles Unified 1 1 100% Siskiyou Willow Creek Elementary 1 1 100% Marin Reed Union Elementary 32 22 68.75% Tulare Sequoia Union Elementary 3 2 66.67% Santa Barbara Montecito Union Elementary 13 8 61.54% Sonoma Twin Hills Union Elementary 10 6 60% Placer Newcastle Elementary 5 3 60% Note: Oakland Unified’s reclassified student records had unresolved submission errors that could not be corrected after the state’s deadline, making its data in the California Department of Education database incorrect. Oakland Unified said 987 students were reclassified in 2024-25, a rate of 8.53%. Table: Yuxuan Xie/EdSourceSource: California Department of EducationCreated with Datawrapper Data Journalist Daniel J. Willis contributed to this article.
Urban One to Launch "ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience"--a Multi-City Tour Bringing the Cultural Power of the HBCU Yard to Life...continued One’s EVP, Head of Branded Entertainment & Integrated Marketing. ONE Yard’s signature on-theground activations include: Aura Arcade: Hosted by PlayVS, this arcade-style gaming hub allows students to compete, connect, and put their joystick skills on full display. 3rd Space by Live Wire: A reimagined main stage with curated programming, performances, and a special HBCU edition taping of Live Wire for HipHopWired.com. Wellness Zone: A dedicated wellness, beauty, and grooming oasis featuring personalized skin insights, yoga, meditation, and an affirmation station. Cookout Corridor: A tailgatethemed food and beverage zone where guests can refuel and experience regional local cuisine and signature flavors. Your University Row: A one-stop resource hub with the professional guidance, career tools, and entrepreneurial support needed to navigate life beyond graduation. The Promenade: A photo moment where guests step inside a life-size Cassius magazine cover for a shareable, social-
ready experience celebrating HBCU style. “ ONE Yard gives brands the opportunity to do more than show up on campus—it enables them to invest meaningfully in the culture, talent and future of HBCU communities. By combining Urban One’s cultural intelligence and first-party data with our trusted media brands, creators and live experiences, we help partners connect with the culture makers shaping what’s next, create new opportunities for commerce and deliver measurable business impact," shared Tiffany Nasralla, Urban One’s Co-Chief Revenue Officer ONE Yard is part of Urban One’s long-term investment in emerging HBCU voices. Built in close partnership with local HBCU leaders and student organizations, every activation is designed to boost student success and retention. Through handson portfolio building, industry mentorship, and clear career pathways, ONE Yard bridges the gap between campus life and professional success. For more information about ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience and for students to register, please visit, www. oneyard.co.
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and career empowerment, each stop will feature celebrity hosts, top Black influencers and digital creators, live DJs, notable alumni, and special guests. "For decades, Urban One has been an anchor in the HBCU community. With ONE Yard, we’re creating a powerful, scalable gateway for brands looking to engage meaningfully with Gen Z. By combining live on-the-ground activations with digital storytelling, we are providing our partners with an unmatched opportunity to drive culture and connect with this generation on an entirely new level," said Jeff Meza, Urban continued in next 2 columns
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Asm. Elhawary “Hopes” Bill Barring Police From Blocking On Your November Ballot: Prop 42 Would Ban New Taxes on Retirement Emergency Medical Care Will Advance to Floor for Vote Savings and Personal Assets
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Assembly Bill 2318, introduced by Asm. Sade Elhawary (D-Los Angeles), right, was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee Suspense File on Aug. 3. The bill would make it unlawful for a law enforcement officer to intentionally deny, delay, or obstruct access to emergency medical aid. A hearing on AB 2318 is scheduled for Aug. 13. Asm. Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) is shown on the left. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.
A bill Assemblymember Sade Elhawary (D-Los Angeles) authored would make it illegal for law enforcement officers to deny or delay emergency medical care for people under their control when it is safe to provide treatment. Assembly Bill (AB) 2318, known as the Ensuring Accountability After Tragedies Act, was placed on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Suspense File on Aug. 3 because of its projected cost to the state. The bill would amend Section 832.11 of the California Penal Code to prohibit officers from denying, delaying, obstructing or failing to facilitate medical care when a medical professional is present or has been requested and is willing to help. The requirement would apply when providing access is safe and reasonable. If an officer denies or delays care when a medical professional is available, the officer or law enforcement agency would have to document the reason within 72 hours. Officers who violate the law could face disciplinary action, including suspension or termination. Elhawary said the bill was
prompted by several highprofile cases in which authorities allegedly blocked or delayed medical treatment for injured people, including the Jan.7, shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Witnesses said federal agents did not perform CPR and prevented a bystander who identified himself as a physician from assisting Good. Paramedics later administered CPR, but Good died from her injuries. “Our intention is really to focus on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and holding the Trump Administration accountable,” Elhawary told California Black Media (CBM) at the State Capitol on Aug. 6. “It’s been awful to see what these ICE agents have been doing to terrorize our communities.” Elhawary, a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), said the concerns raised by the bill extend beyond federal immigration enforcement. “This is something we know happens at the federal level and across the board. It happens at the local level as well,” Elhawary said. “They are using this uniform to act as if they
have absolute immunity to kill someone and let them die. For some of them, I think they think it’s a badge of honor.” “We’re in a time where we are hiring ICE agents and not training them properly,” Elhawary said. “Some of these people are truly racists and have next-level biases against communities like ours.” Kevin Benedicto, vice president of the San Francisco Police Commission, testified in support of AB 2318 in his personal capacity before the Senate Public Safety Committee on June 23. Benedicto, a civil rights attorney and civil litigator, said “access to medical professionals, following critical incidents, is key.” “This bill would standardize what is already a best practice statewide, increase transparency and accountability, and could save lives,” Benedicto said. “I think this bill could also encourage more proactive cooperation between law enforcement and medical professionals.” Opponents say the legislation is unnecessary and could force officers to evaluate the credentials of people claiming to be medical professionals during chaotic or dangerous incidents. The California State Sheriffs’ Association (CSSA) opposes AB 2318, arguing that peace officers are already trained to assess emergencies and initiate appropriate medical care. Cory Salzillo, CSSA’s legislative director, told the Senate Public Safety Committee, chaired by Sen. Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley), that “the bill is at best unnecessary.” “How are we supposed to know that those people are qualified to render medical care, much less emergency medical care? It just creates an untenable situation,” Salzillo said. “This is not a good justification for changing the law in this regard. For those reasons, we’re opposed to the bill.”
The bill’s reporting and training requirements have also raised concerns about costs to local law enforcement agencies and possible state reimbursements. AB 2318 would require the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to incorporate the new requirements into law enforcement training. Because it would impose additional duties on local agencies, the state could be required to reimburse some implementation costs. The bill is co-authored by Sens. Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). Supporters include the California Latino Legislative Caucus, California Public Defenders Association, Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Voters of Tomorrow, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and Women’s Foundation California. Elhawary said her office has been working with law enforcement groups and other stakeholders to address concerns about the legislation. “I do want to be clear about that. We’ve been working with them, and they have been providing good amendments,” Elhawary said. The Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to hold its suspense hearing on Aug. 13. Bills may be advanced to the Senate floor, amended or held in committee. Most bills held in the Suspense File do not move forward. Under Senate rules, measures generally go to the Suspense File if they are projected to cost at least $50,000 from the General Fund or $150,000 from a special fund in any fiscal year. Aug. 14 is the deadline for fiscal committees to report bills to the floor for a vote by all members of the Assembly or Senate.
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A Free Press Is Essential to Free Society”: Three Black Women Among Gov. Newsom’s Gov. Newsom Blasts Trump Admin Decision to Recent Judicial Appointments Remove Limits on U.S. TV Station Ownership
Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated three Black women to serve on California Courts of Appeal: Justice Rashida Adams, right, and Judges Denise Hippach, center, and Juliet Macaulay, left.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated three Black women — Justice Rashida Adams and Judges Denise Hippach and Juliet Macaulay — to serve on California Courts of Appeal. They are among eight appellate court nominees recently announced by Newsom. The governor also appointed nine Superior Court judges across five counties. Adams, of Los Angeles County, was nominated as presiding justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three. She has served as an associate justice on the court since 2023 and previously served as a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge from 2017 to 2023. Adams, who earned her law degree from Yale Law School, would succeed retired Justice Lee Edmon. Her term would begin Jan. 4, 2027, subject to voter confirmation in the Nov. 3 general election. Hippach, of San Luis Obispo County, was nominated as an associate justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six. She has served on the Santa Barbara County Superior Court
since 2022 and previously worked in county counsel, attorney general, district attorney and appellate counsel offices. She earned her law degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. Macaulay, of Orange County, was nominated as an associate justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three. She has served on the Orange County Superior Court since 2022. Previously, she was chief administrative law judge at the California Department of Social Services and held several positions with the California Board of Parole Hearings. She earned her law degree from the University of Ibadan. Newsom’s other appellate nominees are David Sapp and Judge Lauri Damrell for the Third District; Judges Marsha Amin and Lisa Rodriguez for the Fourth District, Division One; and Judge Frederick Chung for the Sixth District. The governor also appointed Justin Ford, Erin Murphy, Wilson Park and Maricela Segura to the Los Angeles County Superior Court; Timothy Mulhere in Riverside County; and Crystal Salumbides and Brigid Campo in San Diego County. David Kim received an interim appointment in Sonoma County, and Phoebe Maffei received an interim appointment in San Francisco County. The appellate nominations require confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. Each appellate position pays $280,052 annually, while the Superior Court positions pay $244,727.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is sharply criticizing the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to eliminate a decadesold limit on television station ownership, warning the move could increase media consolidation and weaken independent local journalism. The FCC voted 2-1 on Aug. 6 to end the national ownership cap that barred a single television station group from reaching more than 39% of U.S. households. The commission also voted to allow companies to own more than two television stations in a single market, arguing the changes will help traditional broadcasters compete with streaming services and other digital media platforms. Newsom said the decision threatens the diversity and independence of the nation’s media, accusing the Trump administration of dismantling safeguards intended to prevent excessive concentration of media ownership. “The Trump administration continues to chip away at the foundations of our democracy — one decision at a time — to pave the way for a propaganda machine for his MAGA agenda,” Newsom said. He added that removing the ownership limits would make it easier for Trump “to control what Americans see, hear, and read,” calling the decision “an attack on independent, local news.” The ownership cap was first established in the 1980s to prevent a small number of companies from controlling too many local television stations. Under the new policy, the FCC
will review ownership proposals exceeding the former cap on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they serve the public interest. Supporters of the rule change say that the restrictions no longer reflect today’s media landscape, where broadcasters compete with streaming platforms such as Netflix and YouTube for viewers and advertising revenue. They argue that larger station groups will have more resources to invest in local news. Critics, however, contend that the policy could accelerate corporate consolidation, reduce the number of independent news outlets and diminish local voices. Some also question whether the FCC has the authority to eliminate a limit established by Congress without legislative approval. Newsom said preserving an independent press is essential to protecting democratic institutions. “A free press is essential to a free society,” he said. “Democracies depend on a diverse media landscape that isn’t polluted by political loyalty or ideological conformity.” The FCC’s decision is expected to face legal and political scrutiny as critics question whether the agency has the authority to eliminate a television ownership limit established by Congress. Supporters, meanwhile, say that the changes are necessary to help broadcasters compete in an increasingly digital media marketplace.
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California voters will decide in November whether to amend the state Constitution to prohibit new taxes on retirement savings, personal assets and other forms of personal wealth while also banning retroactive taxation. Proposition (Prop) 42, titled the Prohibit New Taxes on Retirement Holdings, Personal Assets, and Savings and Limit Retroactive Taxes Initiative, would add these restrictions to the state Constitution, making them more difficult for lawmakers to change without voter approval. A “yes” vote would add these protections to the California Constitution. A “no” vote would leave current law unchanged, preserving the Legislature’s authority to consider such taxes in the future. Supporters say the initiative protects the financial security of Californians at a time when the state’s high cost of living continues to strain household budgets. Opponents argue the measure is designed primarily to prevent future taxes on the wealthiest Californians and could reduce the state’s ability to fund public services. Proponents frame Prop 42 as a safeguard for retirement security and personal savings. In a quote shared with California Black Media (CBM), Jay King, president and CEO of the California Black Chamber of Commerce, said Californians deserve certainty that the money they save today will remain protected in the future. “For many Californians, just getting ahead feels harder than ever. Our state is already the third-most expensive in the nation to retire in, and families are stretched thin by California’s high costs and taxes,” he said. “The last thing they need is another obstacle standing between them and a secure future. By protecting retirement, life savings, and personal property from new taxes, Prop 42 will give Californians peace of mind
knowing that their savings will be there when they need them.” Critics of Prop 42 argue that the measure’s language extends well beyond protecting retirement accounts and could significantly limit California’s future tax policy options. Suzanne Jimenez of the Service Employees International Union– United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) said the proposal is tied to broader efforts to block taxes on the wealthiest Californians. “This is just another billionairefunded trick. Prop 42 isn’t really about protecting your retirement savings — its only real purpose is to undo the California Billionaire Tax.Billionaires would rather millions of Californians lose healthcare than pay a modest tax on their extreme wealth. Vote NO on 42,” Jimenez said. SEIU-UHW represents more than 95,000 healthcare workers across California and has opposed the initiative as part of a broader campaign against measures it says would reduce revenue available for public programs. Opponents argue that constitutional amendments are difficult to change and that Prop 42 could permanently restrict future lawmakers’ ability to respond to changing economic conditions or budget needs. They also contend that limiting future tax options could make it harder to finance healthcare, education and other public services. For supporters, the measure offers long-term certainty that savings accumulated over a lifetime will remain protected from new forms of taxation. For opponents, it could tie the hands of future policymakers by limiting options to generate revenue for public investments. The California Democratic Party announced on Aug. 2 that it voted to oppose Prop 42 at its Summer Executive Board Meeting held in San Diego. Whether Californians view the proposal as a safeguard for personal financial security or a constraint on the state’s future tax authority will be decided when voters head to the polls on Nov. 3.
Trump Admin Halts Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Redesign...continued from page 1 Jeanne Shaheen recently led a group of Democratic senators in a letter to Bessent criticizing the Treasury Department’s decision to abandon the redesign. “We write to express our deep frustration that the Department of the Treasury is ‘not at present’ planning to move forward with the long-standing effort to place Harriet Tubman on the twentydollar bill,” the senators wrote. The senators also questioned why the administration had halted the Tubman redesign while pursuing other currency projects involving President Trump’s likeness. They pointed to plans for a commemorative $1 coin featuring Trump and proposals backed by some Trump allies for a new $250 bill celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. The push to feature Trump on currency has raised questions because federal law generally prohibits living individuals from appearing on U.S. paper money. The administration has argued that a commemorative $1 coin featuring Trump is allowed under a 2020 law signed during Trump’s first term that permits the Treasury secretary to issue coins with designs commemorating the nation’s semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary. The Trump administration has also explored the possibility of creating a $250 bill featuring the president’s image.
Federal law currently prohibits living people from appearing on paper currency, but lawmakers allied with Trump have introduced legislation that would create an exception for the proposed commemorative bill. The Treasury Department has said it is conducting “appropriate planning and due diligence” regarding the proposal. The administration has also moved toward including Trump’s signature on money. No new individual has appeared on U.S. paper currency since 1928, when the government began using the portraits currently seen on many bills. Supporters of the Tubman redesign argue that replacing Jackson would better reflect the nation’s history, pointing to Tubman’s role in ending slavery and advancing freedom. Critics of removing Jackson, including Trump during his first term, have argued that changing currency designs should not be driven by political considerations. The dispute now places two competing visions of American symbolism against each other: one focused on expanding representation in national institutions, and another focused on elevating Trump’s role in commemorating the country’s founding anniversary. Based on reporting by The Carolinian.
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THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN NEWS -LIFESTYLE NEWS 5 Deaths, 9 Cases: Louisiana Issues Flesh-Eating Bacteria Warning...continued
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Stephen A. Smith rarely struggles for words. One of the most recognizable voices in sports media, he has built a career on passionate opinions and unfiltered commentary. But when ESPN parted ways with Ryan Clark, Smith’s reaction was strikingly simple. “It hurts. It really does,” Smith said. Smith called Clark “arguably the best NFL analyst in America“ and said he opposed ESPN’s decision. At the same time, he acknowledged that layoffs have become an unavoidable reality across the television industry. “The bosses know I’m not happy about this decision,” Smith said. “But it’s also important that myself and anybody else in the world of business be grown-ups and understand that these are the kind of things that happen when layoffs happen.” Clark’s departure followed the exits of several nationally recognized Black media personalities, including Joy Reid at MSNBC and Don Lemon at CNN. It also came after Clark publicly reflected on his years at ESPN, saying there were times he felt he “couldn’t be too Black.” While each departure occurred under different circumstances, together they
have renewed questions about the future of Black representation in mainstream media and whether the industry’s changing landscape is reducing the number of Black voices on the nation’s most influential platforms. Networks have cited restructuring, layoffs or, in some cases, declined to publicly explain personnel decisions. Some journalists have pointed to workplace culture, while others argue the changes reflect broader economic forces reshaping the media business. D r. A l R e y n o l d s , a communications professor who studies both media and business, said the conversation cannot begin with race alone. Before examining who is leaving mainstream media, he said, it is necessary to understand the economic forces transforming the industry itself. “From the business side, there are three things they can’t argue,” Reynolds said. “One is the economic contraction of traditional television. People aren’t going to their traditional sources to be entertained anymore.” Audiences have increasingly shifted away from traditional broadcast and cable television to streaming and digital platforms
such as Netflix, Paramount+, BET+, YouTube and TikTok, Reynolds said. As viewers have migrated, advertisers have followed, reducing the revenue that once supported large television news operations. “Because of the economic contraction, you have corporate consolidation and cost-cutting,” Reynolds said. “If your viewers aren’t there, your advertisers aren’t there. If your advertisers aren’t there, then you can’t pay your talent to be on those platforms anymore.” Those financial realities help explain why media companies are making difficult personnel decisions, Reynolds said. But they do not fully explain why those departures matter. “It doesn’t matter whether they fired [Clark] or whether they laid him off,” Reynolds said. “The effects of it are the same.” As prominent Black personalities disappear from major platforms, Reynolds said the consequences extend far beyond the careers of individual journalists. “When there are fewer prominent Black personalities with authority, as well as the resources, to be on these large platforms that have natural distribution to shape the mainstream conversation, then you have less of a voice in those spaces,” he said. Award-winning entertainment journalist Keith L. Underwood agreed that economics is reshaping the media industry. But he said an equally important transformation is taking place among audiences themselves. Rather than relying on a handful of nationally recognized journalists and civil rights leaders, Black Americans now
consume information across countless digital platforms, creating a media landscape that is more fragmented—and, in many ways, more difficult for any single voice to influence. “I think the landscape is changing,” Underwood said. “People have so many different ways of getting their news, whether it be television, radio, social media, or word of mouth.” “It’s not like it used to be when you had civil rights leaders who were the generalized voice of the people,” he said. “That’s gone.” Underwood said that fragmentation has increasingly given way to celebrity-driven news and viral culture. “It’s become more focused on the gossip,” Underwood said. “Celebrity scandal has become our news because those same voices are not there.” At the same time, Underwood said major media organizations continue to influence which stories and perspectives reach the broadest audiences. “If you’re dealing with mainstream outlets, then you also have to take into consideration what they’re allowing you to say,” he said, pointing to former MSNBC host Tiffany Cross as an example of someone who believed she would have greater editorial latitude than she ultimately experienced. When asked specifically about Clark’s remarks that he often felt he “couldn’t be too Black” while working at ESPN, Underwood declined to speculate about Clark’s personal experience. “I can’t speak to his specific situation because that’s his truth,” Underwood said. Still, Underwood said professionalism and authenticity continued in last 2 columns
Lupus Did Not Defeat My Cousin (My Lupus Did Not Defeat My Cousin (My Truth)... continued Truth) By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News
In the mid-1970s, we learned that two of my cousins had been diagnosed with Lupus, a disease we had never heard of. Beverly’s journey was shortened, but my dear cousin Rosa Lee went on to live a long and fruitful life. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the immune system to attack healthy tissues and organs, which often leads to severe inflammation and damage. According to the National Resource Center on Lupus, women between the ages of 15 and 44 are more likely to develop lupus, and usually those women are Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander. If there is one thing I would suggest you do, it is to read up on everything you ingest. You can check what experts suggest. Many people overlook the risk factors. This non-contagious illness is known to have a 20-year life expectancy; however, Rosa Lee is proof that it’s about more than science. While there is no cure, Rosa Lee lived with Lupus for more than 50 years. Now, I won’t say there weren’t many challenges: transplants, hospitalizations, and continuous treatment, and sometimes it seemed like there was never an
end to her suffering.
Rosa Lee Jones But I want to talk about Rosa Lee, the person. She was named after her paternal grandmother and was my mother’s oldest brother’s oldest daughter. She was scholarly and level-headed. As a child, I loved going to their house during summer visits to Plant City, Florida. Her mom had to be the best cook in town. Rosa Lee wanted to attend Florida A&M University, but that didn’t happen, so she went to work, taking charge and gaining the respect of her peers and anyone who worked with or around her. I grew up and attended that great University and shared so many of my experiences with her, including the time I went to the doctor, and they ran tests on me because they thought I, too, might have Lupus. I didn’t, but the doctors said it was a necessary test, considering my age and that I had family members living with Lupus. I continued in next 2 columns
know that had the tests revealed otherwise, she would have been in my ear constantly, ensuring that I was taking care of myself. Rosa Lee lived every day to the fullest. Whether she was doing something with her church, enjoying classmates, or gathering with her family, she did not let her illness bring her down, and if it somehow got a hold of her, she didn’t let it keep her down for too long or destroy her will to live. Lupus could be like a prison sentence, sucking the life out of you, or, as was the case with Rosa Lee, she survived and thrived. I loved her so much because she was giving and loving. She provided guidance and a nonjudgmental ear for her young cousin. She told me she was proud of me, and that meant the world to me. The last time I saw her was in April. Again, we talked about what we were doing to make this world a better place and how we need to prioritize our health over everybody and everything else. Unlike others who were not dealing with half the health issues that confronted her daily, Rosa Lee did more to make her City better. She attended
meetings, confronted elected officials, addressed issues, and worked on campaigns. She could talk for hours about confronting politicians who said one thing and did another. She confronted citizens and elected officials, expressing her desire to make Plant City one that provided for all citizens equally on both sides of the track and in all parts of town. She loved letting officials know that she was on top of things, that she had done her homework, and that she would vote every time, while also holding them accountable. She was an activist, a warrior, and a champion for Plant City, and now she’s gone. A lot of people will be saying wonderful things about Rosa Lee, and they won’t be lying. Rosa Lee was always doing something for someone else, whether it was giving of her money, time, and resources or running errands— anything she could do to help make others’ lives better. Visiting Plant City won’t be the same. I have lost more than a cousin. Rosa Lee was like a sister to me, and her unconditional love has helped me become the woman I am. This world is a better place because she lived and loved.
5 Deaths, 9 Cases: Louisiana Issues FleshEating Bacteria Warning By BlackPressUSA Newswire
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ROLLING OUT — In severe cases, Vibrio vulnificus can trigger necrotizing fasciitis, a condition in which tissue around an open wound dies rapidly. That rare
but serious outcome is where the bacteria gets its flesh-eating nickname. Beyond skin and wound infections, Vibrio vulnificus can also cause gastrointestinal illness or, if it enters the bloodstream, a more advanced infection marked by fever, chills, septic shock, and blistering skin lesions. Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions after confirming a fifth death this
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bacterium that can cause severe wound infections and, in rare cases, a flesh-destroying illness called necrotizing fasciitis. The state has now recorded nine cases and five deaths in 2026, a sharp increase from Louisiana’s typical average of seven cases and one death over the same stretch in past years. What is Vibrio vulnificus, and how do people get infected?
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium that occurs naturally in warm coastal waters and is more abundant between May and October, when water temperatures rise. Infection typically happens when an open wound comes into contact with brackish or salt water, though people can also become sick after eating raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, every case reported this year involved a wound exposed to seawater, and all nine patients had underlying health conditions at the time of infection. Why is this bacteria sometimes called flesh-eating? In severe cases, Vibrio vulnificus can trigger necrotizing fasciitis, a condition in which tissue around an open wound dies rapidly. That rare but serious outcome is where the bacteria gets its flesh-eating nickname. Beyond skin and wound infections, Vibrio vulnificus can also cause gastrointestinal illness or, if it enters the bloodstream, a more advanced infection marked by fever, chills, septic shock, and blistering skin lesions. How dangerous is this infection? According to health officials, about one in five people infected with Vibrio vulnificus dies, sometimes within a day or two of becoming ill. Severe infections can require intensive care or limb amputation. Healthy people generally experience only mild symptoms if infected, but the danger rises sharply for anyone who is immunocompromised or living with a chronic condition. Who faces the highest risk of serious complications? People with liver disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV or thalassemia face a higher risk of severe illness, as do people taking immunosuppressive
that reduces stomach acid, and people who have recently had stomach surgery. Every patient infected in Louisiana this year had at least one underlying health condition, which health officials say is a consistent pattern in serious Vibrio vulnificus cases. What are the warning signs to watch for? Early signs of a Vibrio skin infection include fever, redness, pain, swelling, warmth, discoloration, or discharge near a wound. Health officials say anyone who develops these symptoms after a wound has been exposed to seawater should seek medical care immediately and specifically tell their provider about the water exposure, since early treatment significantly improves outcomes. How is the infection diagnosed and treated? Doctors diagnose Vibrio vulnificus bacteria by testing cultures taken from stool, wounds, or blood. Mild infections are typically managed by increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration, while severe or prolonged cases require antibiotics to improve survival odds. In cases involving significant wound damage, surgery to remove dead tissue may also be necessary. How can people protect themselves this summer? Health officials recommend staying out of brackish or salt water entirely if you have any open wounds, cuts, scrapes, recent surgical incisions or piercings. If water exposure with a wound is unavoidable, covering it with a waterproof bandage beforehand and washing it thoroughly with soap and water afterward can reduce risk. For food safety, officials advise cooking seafood thoroughly, especially for anyone who is pregnant, immunocompromised or dealing with liver or stomach issues, washing hands after handling raw shellfish, and keeping raw and cooked seafood separate to avoid cross contamination. People in higher-risk groups are also encouraged to wear protective footwear and clothing in coastal waters and to use gloves when handling raw seafood to prevent exposure to the bacteria. continued on page 6
OP-ED: One by One: The Slow Disappearance of Black Voices in Mainstream Media...continued are not mutually exclusive. He pointed to former NFL star and television host Michael Strahan as someone who has successfully navigated mainstream media without losing his identity. “I don’t think Michael Strahan has become less Black,” Underwood said. “He’s still Michael Strahan. He’s just learned how to communicate in different spaces.” Underwood said the larger challenge is preserving authenticity while working within institutions that often shape how stories are told and who gets to tell them. The picture, however, is more nuanced than a simple decline in Black representation. Fox News continues to feature prominent Black anchors, including Harris Faulkner and Lawrence Jones, both of whom have built long careers on one of cable television’s highest-rated news networks. Their continued prominence suggests the conversation is not simply about whether Black journalists remain on television, but how newsroom decisions, audience demand and editorial culture shape which voices endure and influence the national conversation. For Underwood, however, the future of Black journalism may depend less on the decisions made inside corporate boardrooms than on the willingness of Black journalists and entrepreneurs to build platforms of their own.
“I think that too often Black folks are reactionary as opposed to being proactive,” Underwood said, arguing that the community should invest more aggressively in creating and supporting independent Black-owned media rather than waiting for opportunities from legacy institutions. He pointed to YouTube, podcasts, streaming services and emerging artificial intelligence tools as technologies making it easier than ever for journalists to reach audiences without relying on traditional gatekeepers. “If you create your own platform and you’re speaking truth to the news, you can be your authentic self,” Underwood said. Looking ahead, Underwood believes the next generation of influential Black journalists will be defined not only by where they work, but by the platforms they own. “Black folks need to start embracing these tools that are available to us in order to have a voice, in order to share our creativity and in order to benefit and enrich our communities,” he said. As legacy media continues to evolve, the debate sparked by Ryan Clark’s departure suggests the future of Black journalism may depend not only on who is hired by major networks but also on who builds the next generation of platforms.
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Name of Individual Registrant (First Name): LORIA (Middle Initial only): N (Last Name): RIGBY 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: (Optional): Corporation or LLC Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: (If registrant has not yet commenced to transact business, insert statement “Not Applicable.): Jul 06, 2026 /s/: Loria N. Rigby, Owner, DECLARES THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). 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 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 July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20260007308 The FBN Statement was filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk’s Office Date Filed: 08/06/2026 Filing Expires On: 08/06/2031 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg): BEST ONTARIO SMOG CHECK County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 2201 E 4TH ST ONTARIO, CA 91764 Business Mailing Address: 2201 E 4TH ST ONTARIO, CA 91764 Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant (First Name): EDWEN (Middle Initial only): (Last Name): AURELRIUS 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: (Optional): Corporation or LLC Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: (If registrant has not yet commenced to transact business, insert statement “Not Applicable.): Not Applicable /s/: EDWEN AURELRIUS, OWNER, DECLARES THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). 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 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 August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20260006287 The FBN Statement was filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk’s Office Date Filed: 07/06/2026 Filing Expires On: 07/06/2031 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg): KEBAB N WRAP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 1725 WEST NORTHPARK BOULEVARD, SUITE A3 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Business Mailing Address: 1355 WHITEWOOD DRIVE MENTONE, CA 92359 Employees: 5 Name of Individual Registrant (First Name): (Middle Initial only): (Last Name): Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg: KEBAB N WRAP, INC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No: (Optional): Corporation or LLC Street Address: 1355 WHITEWOOD DRIVE MENTONE, CA 92359 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: (If registrant has not yet commenced to transact business, insert statement “Not Applicable.): Jun 29, 2026 /s/: ZIAD DAOUD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DECLARES THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). 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 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 July 16, 23, 30, August 6, Correction August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2026.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20260006441 The FBN Statement was filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk’s Office Date Filed: 07/10/2026 Filing Expires On: 07/10/2031 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg): SISTERS IN THE KITCHEN County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 12558 VIVIENDA AVE GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313 Business Mailing Address: 12558 VIVIENDA AVE GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313 Employees: Name of Individual Registrant (First Name): LAIKEN (Middle Initial only): M (Last Name): CARRILLO 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: (Optional): Corporation or LLC Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: (If registrant has not yet commenced to transact business, insert statement “Not Applicable.): Not Applicable /s/: Laiken M. Carrillo, Owner, DECLARES THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). 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 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 July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20260007195 The FBN Statement was filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk’s Office Date Filed: 08/03/2026 Filing Expires On: 08/03/2031 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg): REVIVED HOLISTIC WELLNESS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 19031 OUTER HWY 18 S. SUITE 200 APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307 Business Mailing Address: PO BOX 1835 HELENDALE, CA 92342 Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant (First Name): LORI (Middle Initial only): J (Last Name): DEROME 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: (Optional): Corporation or LLC Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: (If registrant has not yet commenced to transact business, insert statement “Not Applicable.): Not Applicable /s/: LORI J DEROME, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, DECLARES THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). 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 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 August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20260007295 The FBN Statement was filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk’s Office Date Filed: 08/06/2026 Filing Expires On: 08/06/2031 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg): G N A WINDOWS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 1512 E 5TH ST SPC 99 ONTARIO, CA 91764 Business Mailing Address: 1512 E 5TH ST SPC 99 ONTARIO, CA 91764 Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant (First Name): ANGELA (Middle Initial only): (Last Name): VIEYRA 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: (Optional): Corporation or LLC Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: (If registrant has not yet commenced to transact business, insert statement “Not Applicable.): Not Applicable /s/: ANGELA VIERYA, OWNER, DECLARES THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). 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 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 August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2026.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVBA 2600557 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: RAELYN MICHELLE GENTRY AKA RAE LYNN SHOWALTER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. RAE LYNN SHOWALTER AKA RAELYN MICHELLE GENTRY to Proposed name: RAE LYNN MICHELLE GENTRY 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: 9/29/26 Time 1:30 p.m. Dept.: B1 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY 235 East Mountain View Street Barstow, CA 92311 Barstow Civil 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: American News, SB Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Aug 07, 2026 James R. Baxter Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2026.
LIEN SALES 2007 MERZ C-CLASS VIN# WDBRF52HX7F921573 CA LIC# NONE LIEN SALE: 8/31/2026 AT: 10:00 AM 2305 W HIGHLAND AVE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Published in The San Bernardino American News August 13, 2026
2017 FORD FOCUS VIN# 1FADP3F27HL216533 CA LIC# 7WBC261 LIEN SALE: 8/31/2026 AT: 10:00 AM 2305 W HIGHLAND AVE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Published in The San Bernardino American News August 13, 2026
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Ambulance Announces CONFIRE EMS 7 Breakfasts that Help You Burn Fat All Day Long Priority Leadership Team...continued By Nutritionist Mary Toscano Herbal tea or lemon water Day 3: Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon 1 slice whole-grain toast topped with ½ avocado (healthy fats) 2 oz smoked salmon (protein + omega-3s) Side of cucumber or tomato slices (hydration + fiber) Black coffee or green tea Day 4: Protein Smoothie Credit: AI Image
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and when it comes to jumpstarting your metabolism and setting yourself up for healthy weight loss, this couldn’t be more true. While many of us wolf down something quick, the right morning meal can rev your energy, keep blood sugar levels steady, and help you burn more calories throughout the day. But what exactly should be on your plate if you want your breakfast to work with your body instead of against it? Why Breakfast Matters for Metabolism When you wake up, your body has been fasting for 7–9 hours. Eating a balanced breakfast signals your metabolism to “wake up” and start using energy efficiently. Skipping breakfast, on the other hand, may cause sluggishness, overeating later in the day, and even slowed calorie burn. Research shows that people who eat a protein- and fiberrich breakfast are more likely to maintain a healthy weight compared to those who grab a sugary pastry or skip breakfast altogether. The Key Pillars of Any Metabolism-Boosting Breakfast To build a breakfast that helps your body burn fat and stay energized, focus on these four components: Protein: Keeps you full, helps maintain lean muscle (which naturally boosts metabolism), and
prevents mid-morning hunger. Examples: eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, protein smoothies, tofu scramble, or smoked salmon. Fiber: Slows digestion, regulates blood sugar, and supports gut health. Examples: oats, chia seeds, flaxseeds, berries, apples, leafy greens. Healthy Fats: Support hormone balance, keep you satisfied, and prevent energy crashes. Examples: avocado, nuts, nut butter, seeds, or olive oil. Thermogenic Boosters: Certain foods and spices slightly raise your calorie burn due to the energy required to digest them. Examples: green tea, chili peppers, ginger, and cinnamon. The 7-Day Breakfasts for Metabolism and Weight Loss Day 1: Power Oats & Eggs 2 scrambled eggs with spinach and mushrooms (protein + fiber) ½ cup steel-cut oats topped with chia seeds and blueberries (fiber + antioxidants) Green tea or black coffee Day 2: Greek Yogurt Parfait 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (protein) ½ cup mixed berries (fiber + antioxidants) 1 tablespoon flaxseeds (healthy fats + fiber) A sprinkle of unsweetened granola for crunch
1 scoop plant-based or whey protein powder (protein) 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or oat milk 1 cup spinach (fiber + micronutrients) ½ cup frozen mixed berries 1 tablespoon almond butter (healthy fats). Blend and enjoy! Day 5: Veggie Omelet with Avocado 2–3 eggs or egg whites cooked with bell peppers, onions, and spinach (protein + fiber) ½ avocado on the side (healthy fats) 1 slice whole-grain toast Black coffee, green tea, or warm ginger tea (thermogenic boost) Day 6: Chia Seed Pudding 3 tablespoons chia seeds soaked overnight in 1 cup unsweetened almond milk Topped with banana slices and walnuts (fiber + healthy fats) A sprinkle of cinnamon (metabolism support) Green tea or lemon water Day 7: Cottage Cheese Bowl 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (protein) ½ cup pineapple chunks or sliced peaches (natural sweetness + fiber) 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (healthy fats + minerals) Herbal tea or black coffee Pro Tips to Keep Your Metabolism Moving All Day: Stay hydrated: Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning before eating.
Meal prep: Pre-cut fruit, wash greens, or prep overnight oats to save time. Rotate proteins: Eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu, and protein powder keep things interesting. Avoid added sugars: Opt for natural sweeteners like fruit or a touch of cinnamon instead. Eat within 60–90 minutes: After waking up you have a window to jumpstart metabolism. Avoid sugary cereals or pastries: they cause blood sugar spikes and crashes. Drink water: with your breakfast to stay hydrated and support digestion. Prioritize your food: It’s not just about when you eat, or even what you eat, but remember what kind of foods you eat. Prioritze whole, unprocessed foods that keep you fuller longer. Avoid overly restrictive diets: Very low-calorie diets are hard to maintain and may harm your relationship with food.2526 Extreme calorie restriction can lead to muscle loss, increased appetite, and slower metabolism.
transitioning into ambulance operations management. Throughout his career, Lara has remained committed to improving emergency response, supporting frontline personnel, and enhancing patient care through effective leadership. As Priority Ambulance prepares for its October 1 launch, the CONFIRE EMS leadership team reflects the company’s commitment to a strong,
5 Deaths, 9 Cases: Louisiana Issues FleshEating Bacteria Warning...continued from page 4 Is this happening beyond Louisiana? Yes. Vibrio vulnificus cases have also been reported in Florida and New York this year, suggesting the bacteria increase isn’t isolated to a single state. Louisiana’s health department says it will now post updated case numbers weekly as it continues to monitor the situation through the rest of the warm-water season. Bottom line
County.” Jeremy Seib brings nearly 30 years of leadership and emergency medical services experience, including service as Division Manager for one of California’s largest private ambulance companies, where he led a multi-million-dollar division and supported more than 500 personnel. His background also includes emergency management, incident command, and disaster response. As Vice President of Operations, he will provide strategic and operational leadership for ambulance service delivery in San Bernardino County, support alignment between Priority Ambulance and CONFIRE JPA, and advance a culture of performance, preparedness, accountability, and continuous improvement. Patrick Jansen brings more than 20 years of emergency medical services experience, with roles spanning EMT, paramedic, logistics supervisor, ALS operations supervisor, and operations manager overseeing interfacility transportation services and special events
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Create a calorie deficit: Eat fewer calories throughout the day or increase physical activity. Create a smaller calorie deficit to achieve gradual weight loss and increase your chances of maintaining your weight loss long term. Remember, the best breakfast for speeding up metabolism and supporting weight loss isn’t about restriction — it’s about balance. A meal rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats fuels your body, keeps cravings in check, and helps you burn calories more efficiently throughout the day. By making smart choices in the morning, you set the tone for healthier decisions all day long.
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Lara, Operations Manager for the High Desert Region. The team was selected to support a high-performing model built around accountability, clinical readiness, workforce engagement, and close collaboration with public safety partners. Together, these leaders bring the experience and regional knowledge needed to strengthen field operations, support caregivers, and help ensure dependable ambulance response throughout San Bernardino County. “We are excited to welcome Jeremy, Patrick, Heather, and Leonardo to the Priority Ambulance family as we prepare to begin serving the San Bernardino community,” said Ray Gayk, Pacific Region Regional President for Priority Ambulance. “Each brings valuable experience, operational expertise, and a strong commitment to public service. Together, they will play an important role in a successful launch and in delivering dependable, community-focused EMS across San Bernardino
With cases and deaths already outpacing Louisiana’s historical average, health officials are treating this year ’s Vibrio vulnificus numbers as a genuine public health concern rather than a routine seasonal fluctuation, and they’re urging anyone with an open wound to stay especially cautious around coastal water through October.
Cedars-Sinai Mobile Clinic Offers Free Back-to-School Immunizations
Cedars-Sinai COACH for Kids provides underserved children with medical care and social support services, while connecting patients and their families to integrated quality healthcare. Photo by Cedars-Sinai.
August Vaccination Clinics Will Help Students Meet School Requirements
COACH for Priority Ambulance Announces CONFIRE EMS Leadership KidsCedars-Sinai’s mobile medical unit is providing free vaccinations to Team children and adolescents across
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (August 11, 2026)—Priority Ambulance is pleased to announce the appointments of four key leadership positions for the company’s CONFIRE EMS operations, bringing together experienced EMS leaders focused on local coordination and reliable ambulance response for the communities served through the CONFIRE EMS system, which launches October 1. Priority’s leadership team will be led by Jeremy Seib, Vice President of Operations. Seib will work in partnership with CONFIRE JPA and Ray Gayk, Pacific Region President for Priority Ambulance. Gayk will provide leadership and oversight for Priority Ambulance’s role in supporting ambulance operations across San Bernardino County. Reporting to Seib are three Operations Managers who will lead regional operational performance and day-to-day service delivery: Patrick Jansen, Operations Manager for the West Valley Region; Heather Watts, Operations Manager for the East Valley Region; and Leonardo
experienced structure grounded in readiness, accountability, and community service. By aligning regional leaders, resources, communication, and performance expectations across the system, Priority Ambulance is positioning its team to support frontline caregivers, strengthen partnerships, and serve the residents of San Bernardino County.
teams. As Operations Manager for the West Valley Region, he will oversee regional ambulance operations with a focus on response reliability, team development, operational discipline, and coordination with local public safety and health care partners. Heather Watts brings more than 22 years of emergency medical services experience, including leadership experience with one of the nation’s largest private ambulance providers and service with the local LEMSA as an EMS Specialist. As Operations Manager for the East Valley Region, she will help lead day-today ambulance operations with a focus on consistency, employee engagement, service excellence, and strong coordination with local public safety and health care partners. Leonardo Lara serves as Operations Manager for the High Desert Region, bringing 13 years of emergency medical services experience. He spent 10 years serving the High Desert community as a paramedic before continued in next 2 columns
Los Angeles through Aug. 31, helping families meet school immunization requirements before the academic year begins. The mobile clinics provide school-required immunizations, including Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), at no cost. The program is aimed at helping families in underserved communities, where families can face barriers to preventive care. “Preparing for a successful school year starts with protecting children’s health,” said Arthur Cho, MD, medical director of COACH for Kids. “Our Back-toSchool immunization campaign brings recommended vaccines directly into the communities we serve, making it easier for families to get their children ready for the classroom.” COACH for Kids delivers free medical services to children from birth through age 18 in underserved communities throughout Los Angeles. COACH for Kids Mobile Medical Unit August Calendar All clinics run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are closed from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 Charles Drew Middle School 8511 Compton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90001 Wednesday, Aug. 12 Edison Middle School 6500 Hooper Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90001 Thursday, Aug. 13 Audubon Middle School
4120 11th Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90008 Monday, Aug. 17 Gompers Middle School 234 E. 112th St. Los Angeles, CA 90061 Tuesday, Aug. 18 Miramonte Elementary School 1400 E. 68th St. Los Angeles, CA 90001 Wednesday, Aug. 19 Parmelee Avenue Elementary School 1338 E. 76th St. Los Angeles, CA 90001 Thursday, Aug. 20 Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy & Alliance Renee and Meyer Luskin Academy High School 2941 W. 70th St. Los Angeles, CA 90043 Monday, Aug. 24 74th Street Elementary School 2112 W. 74th St. Los Angeles, CA 90047 Tuesday, Aug. 25 93rd Street Elementary School 330 E. 93rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90003 Wednesday, Aug. 26 Raymond Avenue Elementary School 7511 Raymond Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90044 Thursday, Aug. 27 99th Street Elementary School 9900 Wadsworth Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90002 Monday, Aug. 31 Nevin Avenue Elementary School 1569 E. 32nd St. Los Angeles, 90011
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Matters: The State of Black Media – and Talarico Pitches ‘a New American Dream’ as Economic Agenda Money Why Its Future Matters to Business...continued Centers Workers, Affordability By BlackPressUSA Newswire
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ARLINGTON — Framing affordability as the defining issue facing Texas families, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico unveiled what he called “A New American Dream” Wednesday night, introducing an economic platform centered on lowering household costs, strengthening workers’ rights and expanding access to housing, healthcare and education. Speaking before a crowd of more than 1,300 supporters in Arlington, Talarico argued that rising prices, stagnant wages and growing wealth inequality have placed the American dream further out of reach for working families. Throughout the speech, he returned to a central message that Texans who “work hard and play by the rules” should be able to afford a home, raise a family and retire with dignity. Local leaders set the stage Before Talarico took the stage, several Texas political leaders addressed the audience. Congressman Marc Veasey encouraged attendees to remain engaged through Election Day, followed by Tarrant County District Attorney candidate Tiffany Burks, who is seeking to become the county’s top prosecutor in November. Republican former Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley also spoke, criticizing Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton and urging voters to consider a
different direction for the state. Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, who has described himself as an independent, welcomed attendees before introducing Talarico and thanking residents for participating in the event. Talarico opened his remarks by recognizing each speaker and announcing the launch of his statewide “New American Dream Tour.” Making affordability the centerpiece Talarico opened the policy rollout with the story of a Houston airport worker named Augusta, whom he described as working long hours while struggling to afford rent and care for her grandson with autism. He used her story to argue that many Texans are working full time but remain unable to cover basic necessities because wages have failed to keep pace with the cost of housing, healthcare and other essentials. He contrasted today’s economy with what he described as the stronger middle class of previous generations, when homeownership, higher education and retirement were more attainable for working families. Raising wages and cutting costs A significant portion of the proposal focused on increasing workers’ earnings while reducing financial pressures on
households. Among Talarico’s proposals are raising the federal minimum wage, expanding overtime protections, repealing tax breaks that primarily benefit the wealthiest Americans and redirecting those savings into cost-of-living tax relief for middle-class families. He also proposed lowering taxes for small businesses rather than multinational corporations and strengthening labor unions to help workers negotiate higher wages, better benefits and safer workplaces. For many families across South Dallas and North Texas, where inflation and housing costs continue to strain household budgets, those proposals were presented as a way to increase take-home pay while supporting locally owned businesses. Tackling debt, housing and healthcare Talarico also outlined several proposals aimed at reducing personal debt. His plan calls for canceling medical debt, limiting excessive hospital billing, capping high credit card interest rates and expanding access to college and career education without long-term student debt. He also proposed reducing the federal deficit by closing billionaire tax loopholes, cracking down on tax fraud and reducing spending tied to prolonged overseas conflicts. Housing affordability also featured prominently in the speech. Talarico proposed reducing federal barriers to new home construction and creating down payment assistance for firsttime homebuyers. He paired those proposals with calls for universal childcare, paid family leave, permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit and continued protection of Medicare
and Social Security. Energy and technology On energy, Talarico rejected an either-or approach, describing Texas as both the nation’s leading oil and gas producer and its largest generator of wind and solar energy. Instead, he proposed maintaining partnerships with the state’s traditional energy industry while expanding renewable energy investment, arguing that Texas can remain an energy leader through an “all-of-the-above” strategy. He also addressed artificial intelligence and the rapid growth of data centers across Texas, an issue increasingly affecting North Texas communities. His proposals include stricter oversight of large data centers over concerns about electricity demand and water consumption, while also calling for an “AI dividend” that would allow Americans to benefit financially from advances in artificial intelligence. He further proposed expanding entrepreneurship grants for small business owners, inventors and artists seeking startup capital. Framing the election Closing the speech, Talarico returned to the campaign’s central message that economic opportunity should be available to every Texan willing to work. He pledged to reject corporate PAC money and argued that the election is ultimately about lowering costs, raising wages and making homeownership, education and retirement more attainable for working families. The Arlington event marked the first stop of Talarico’s statewide “New American Dream Tour,” which the campaign says will continue with additional events across Texas in the coming weeks. The post Talarico pitches ‘A New American Dream’ as economic agenda centers workers, affordability appeared first on Dallas Weekly.
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Black-owned media has long served as more than a source of news. It has been a trusted institution, an advocate for underserved communities, and an economic catalyst for entrepreneurs and neighborhood businesses. From covering the Civil Rights Movement to spotlighting local business success stories, Black media has consistently filled information gaps left by mainstream outlets. Today, however, the industry faces significant economic headwinds. The challenges mirror those confronting local journalism nationwide. According to Northwestern University’s Medill School, the United States has lost more than one-third of its newspapers since 2005, with over 3,000 newspapers closing. As local news organizations disappear, communities lose trusted reporting, accountability journalism, and advertising platforms that connect businesses with consumers. Black-owned media has been especially vulnerable. Historically, many Black newspapers and broadcasters have operated with smaller staff
Yet the audience remains significant. According to Nielsen, Black Americans continue to be among the nation’s most engaged media consumers, spending more time with television, radio, smartphones, and social media than many other demographic groups. This represents tremendous purchasing power. The University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business estimates Black buying power now exceeds $2 trillion annually, making African American consumers one of the world’s largest consumer markets if considered independently. That creates an important business opportunity. For companies seeking authentic engagement with diverse audiences, Black-owned media provides something algorithms cannot: trust. Readers and viewers often have longstanding relationships with
community newspapers, radio personalities, digital publishers, and local broadcasters who understand the issues affecting their neighborhoods. That trust translates into influence. Black media has consistently elevated stories about small business owners, nonprofit organizations, educational opportunities, workforce development, and neighborhood investment. These stories not only inform readers but also stimulate local economic activity by connecting residents with products, services, and opportunities they might not otherwise discover. Detroit offers a powerful example. For decades, Blackowned media outlets, including the Michigan Chronicle, have chronicled the city’s entrepreneurs, faith leaders, educators, and civic organizations while helping businesses reach loyal audiences. They have celebrated economic development projects, highlighted minority-owned businesses, and provided platforms for discussions about housing, healthcare, education, and employment.
information, opportunity, and one another. As advertising models continue to evolve, one fact remains unchanged: communities need trusted voices.
The future of Black media is ultimately tied to the future of local economies.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks at a Learning Policy Institute event in Sacramento on Feb. 21, 2019. (File photo) Photo: Andrew Reed/EdSource
Last week, Sacramento City Unified leaders thought they had solved the district’s financial problems with a plan to save $158 million, in part by dipping into retiree health benefits, to stave off bankruptcy. That plan fell through Monday when state S u p e r i n t e n d e n t To n y Thurmond denied an appeal by the district after the Sacramento County Office of Education rejected an agreement between the district and its teachers union. The plan would have used $67 million in retiree health benefits, $22 million in Medi-Cal reimbursements and $6 million worth of unfilled vacancies to backfill its general fund. Now, the district of 41,868 students will have to find other ways to increase its cash flow before it runs out of money and is forced into state receivership, which a state expert says could happen by early April. Despite the denial, Thurmond criticized the Sacramento County Office of Education in a letter for rejecting the district’s plan, which he said would have improved its ability to meet its financial obligations. Thurmond also threatened to assume oversight of Sacramento City Unified’s finances if the county office does not help it improve its bottom line. “The CDE is concerned that this action by SCOE is not effective in resolving SCUSD’s financial problems,” Thurmond wrote. “I call on both parties to continue
their deliberations regarding the best path forward toward fiscal solvency for SCUSD.” The fiscal plan The agreement between the teachers union and the district also would have extended the Sacramento City Teachers Association contract to June 2030 and added a provision that would guarantee teachers received the same raises given to all other bargaining units in the district. The agreement is part of a fiscal sustainability plan that would “enhance the district’s financial standing by $158.6 million,” according to a board resolution approving it on July 30. Los Angeles Unified approved a similar plan to draw money from a fund for retiree benefits. As part of a fiscal stabilization plan approved in June, the district drew $175 million from a post-employment account to avoid drastic cuts to its Black Student Achievement Plan for the 2028-29 school year. Luz Cázares, a fiscal advisor appointed by the Sacramento County Office of Education, or SCOE, to oversee the district’s finances in December, had rejected the agreement between the teachers union and the district on July 31. The agreement, she said, would only delay the district’s impending insolvency, cost more over time and make it more difficult for the district to make a sustainable longterm fiscal recovery. The denial “The district is currently spending beyond its means and must identify the programs and services they are going to reduce or eliminate,” according to a
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In Memory of Clara Ester, Civil Rights In Memory of Clara Ester, Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 78 Activist, Dies at 78
Clara Ester, an activist who as a 20-year-old college student rushed to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s side when he was shot, has died. Ester, who died on July 9 at the age of 78, was among a few remaining witnesses to King’s assassination and its immediate aftermath in Memphis. With the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. in February and Ester this month, King aide and former U.N. ambassador Andrew Young is believed to be the last surviving eyewitness to the shooting. Ester Grew up in Memphis attending Centenary United Methodist Church, where her pastor was civil rights leader the Rev. James Lawson. “We used to joke about colored water being Kool-Aid and the white water just being water, and so that satisfied us as children,” Ester told The Associated Press in 2018, around the 50th anniversary of King’s death. “But until you see the racism, until you see what has been withheld from you because
of your color — is what started to really truly anger me. And I knew if there was a movement that could help change any of that, I had to be in it.” Civil rights issues were often discussed from the pulpit of her church, Ester said. Lawson was very involved in the sanitation workers’ strike, so it was natural for her to become involved too. Even 50 years later, she clearly remembered the impact of hearing King’s speech at the Mason Temple the night before he was assassinated and how it seemed to foreshadow his death the next day. “He had seen the mountaintop,” Ester said. “It was evident on the balcony — how calm.” Ester had gone to the Lorraine Motel for dinner on April 4, 1968, when she saw King chatting on the balcony with people below. Then she heard a shot. “He was speaking calmly and pleasantly to a crowd,” she said. “And so he was happy at that moment. But to lay there with his eyes open, looking toward heaven. He had seen the promised land, and he may not get there with us, but he promised that we as a people will see the promised land.” Ester said she ran to King and saw he was struggling for air. She
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tried to loosen his belt and asked someone to bring towels to try to staunch the bleeding. After King was taken away by ambulance, she had to stay at the hotel, where she was questioned by police. She left Memphis to work elsewhere that summer, and as soon as she finished school, she left for good. Ester moved to Mobile,
Alabama, where she found work as a neighborhood organizer at the Dumas Wesley Community Center, a Christian service program supporting children, seniors and people experiencing homelessness, according to her obituary. She later was named the executive director of the center, serving in that role until she retired in 2006.
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Born November 30, 1940 Died July 24, 2026 A devoted member of Emmanuel Temple CME Church in Victorville, Theresa served faithfully on the Women’s Missionary Committee. Her dedication to service extended beyond her church as she held the esteemed position of Worthy Matron for the Order of the Eastern Star of California Prince Hall Rite 93 (High Desert Flower). Theresa was a woman of many passions. She found joy in exploring the world through travel and expressed her creativity as a playwright. At home, she nurtured her love for nature by tending to her garden with care and devotion. Theresa had a desire in her heart for animals, especially cats. She once expressed that when she got to heaven, she hoped that God would have her care for the animals.
Generational Wealth as a Family Project Williams credits her work with Game Time Budgeting and its founder, whom she calls Mr. Al, with helping her understand how to make her money work for her instead of simply sitting in an account. Keeping funds in a high-yield savings account lets her earn interest while doing very little, she said. Mr. Al has also taught her, her parents and her younger sister about investing and building wealth over time, and the family now looks for opportunities to invest together, treating it as a shared, ongoing project rather than something only adults handle. Smart Spending and Security in a Tap-to-Pay World Today, Williams keeps the majority of her money in a highyield savings account so it can keep earning interest while she saves for future goals, and intentionally keeps a smaller amount in checking. She said that’s for two reasons: it limits how much she can spend on impulse, and it adds a layer of security. With tap-to-pay accepted almost continued in next 2 columns
Jackie Malone Carter Jr., aged 65, passed away on August 30, 2022, in Twentynine Palms, CA. Born on October 3, 1957 in San Diego, CA, Jackie, known affectionately as Jack, was a beloved figure in his community, especially known for his dedication to youth sports and his love for baseball. Jack graduated from 29 Palms High School and soon found his passion in coaching. He devoted himself to teaching pitching to children aged 9 to 13, a role he cherished until his last days. His commitment to nurturing young talent was evident in the way he not only taught the skills of the game but also imparted life lessons through sports. He is survived by his son, Marcel, daughter, Arielle, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren who remember him as a loving father and Papa with a hearty laugh and an outgoing spirit. Jack's legacy is carried on through his children and the many young lives he taught with his coaching. Jack's life will be remembered privately by family and friends. In lieu of flowers or contributions, those who wish to honor Jack's memory are encouraged to spend a day at the ballpark, a place that brought him immense joy and fulfillment.
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Youth Financial Education Series This installment of MSR’s Youth Financial Education Series, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, follows Hannah D. Williams as she describes learning to use bank accounts strategically after getting her first job at 15. With guidance from Game Time Budgeting founder Al Riddick, Williams developed habits around high-yield savings, credit card caution and fraud protection. The piece argues greater financial literacy within the Black community can help families build wealth over time. JPMorganChase JPMorganChaseoffers a comprehensive suite of youth financial education initiatives, providing resources ranging from bite-sized budgeting modules to multi-year mentorship programs. Their primary offerings span digital tools, community-based workshops, and philanthropic career pathways. The Youth Financial Education Series continues this month with a look at banking basics: how young people can move beyond thinking of a bank as just a place to store cash, and start using accounts strategically to build savings and long-term security. The First Paycheck Pivot For many young people, a first paycheck is the moment banking stops being abstract. That was true for Hannah D. Williams. Before she learned more about banking, she thought of it simply as a place to keep money. Growing up, she mainly carried cash and paid for things that way. When she received money as a gift, it usually came as cash or a check that her parents would cash and hand over a few days later. Building a High-Yield Savings
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Habit That changed at 15, when Williams got her first job and was required to have a bank account for direct deposit. Having her own account for the first time gave her a closer view of her own money, and with that came a realization about her own spending habits. “I realized that if I could easily see all of my money in my checking account, I would be more likely to spend it,” she said. In response, she developed the habit of moving a large portion of her paycheck into a high-yield savings account, a type of account that pays a significantly higher interest rate than a standard savings account, letting money grow faster simply by sitting untouched. She said the habit has helped her save consistently and think about long-term financial goals rather than spending everything she earns.
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What Banking Actually Means for Young People...continued everywhere, she said a stolen card could be used quickly before she noticed, so keeping most of her money in savings reduces how much she could lose in that scenario. She also keeps notifications turned on for every card transaction, including tapto-pay, so she knows immediately if something looks wrong. Credit Isn’t Free Cash: Why Management Comes First On credit cards, Williams is direct: eligibility alone isn’t a good enough reason to get one. Many young adults are still learning how to manage and
save their own money responsibly, she said, and if someone struggles with that, repaying borrowed money on time can be even harder She said learning strong budgeting and saving habits first reduces the need to rely on credit in the first place. Used responsibly, she said, a credit card can be a valuable financial tool, but it should come after good money management habits are already in place, not before. Based on reporting by Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
Sacramento City Unified remains on path to state takeover after Thurmond rejects appeal...continued from page 7 statement on the county office website. Several additional actions taken by the board to solve their budget crises were also “problematic,” according to the statement. Both Sacramento County Superintendent David Gordon and Michael Fine, the chief executive officer of the state Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team, or FCMAT, agreed with Cázares’ decision to reject the agreement, according to the county office. A Sacramento City Unified school board resolution to appeal the decision on Aug. 4 said the county’s decision relied on faulty logic and would prohibit the district from achieving fiscal solvency. The letters The denial from Thurmond came in two letters sent to Sacramento City Unified Superintendent Cancy McArn and Gordon, the county superintendent, Monday evening. One denied the appeal and one criticized the county office for denying the fiscal plan. The letters came after at least
two days of discussions between district and county officials mediated by Thurmond. Thurmond called the meetings “a productive first step” in a Friday email to EdSource. It’s not clear why Thurmond denied the appeal if he thought the County Office of Education was incorrect in its assessment of the district’s financial choices, but some education experts say he wouldn’t have been able to act to overturn the SCOE decision alone. Fine said Monday he wasn’t even sure if the decision could be appealed. If it was, it would have to be with agreement from Linda Darling-Hammond, president of the State Board of Education, or the executive director of the board, he said. Unions exerts pressure There was considerable pressure to overturn the county office decision. With its 310,000 members, the California Teachers Association threw its substantial political clout behind Sacramento continued in next 2 columns
City Unified and the Sacramento City Teachers Association. “Your office has the clear authority and responsibility to review and reverse county fiscal decisions, conduct budget appeals and take necessary actions (on) school district efforts to maintain local control in response to county office of education ineffectiveness, particularly when such actions will enable a school district to avoid insolvency and avoid unnecessary and potentially onerous state loans,” said CTA President David Goldberg in the letter. Thurmond also received almost identical letters from the San Diego Education Association, United Teachers Los Angeles and the Oakland Education Association. Money problems Sacramento City Unified faces a structural deficit of approximately $221.8 million, according to the Sacramento County Office of Education. The district needs about $81.2 million to remain solvent, Fine said. “Cash flow is my biggest concern because the bottom line, if you can’t balance payroll checks, instruction stops, and we have a mutual constitutional obligation, I believe, to ensure that there’s a continuity of instruction,” Fine said. If Sacramento City Unified can’t come up with the money it needs to pay its bills, it will have to request help from the state Legislature by early January, as it takes about 90 days for state lawmakers to pass a bill relinquishing the funds, Fine said. If the district takes an emergency loan from the state, the members of the school board would be stripped of their decision-making authority and would become advisors to a state or county-appointed administrator. The superintendent is often fired immediately. Despite the dire prognosis, Fine said there is still time for the district to avoid receivership. “You’ve got to identify things that you can really act on right away,” Fine said. “Every day that goes by that you’re not acting on them, the dollars … you’re going to use to offset this get smaller and smaller.” Sacramento City Unified has
had a history of fiscal problems that date back to at least 2017, when the district averted a strike by agreeing to increase teacher salaries 7.5% for most teachers and 11% for those with mid-range salaries. Although the pay increases aren’t the only reason for the district’s money problems, many observers consider the 2017 agreement to be the tipping point. Federal Covid funding boosted the district’s bottom line a few years, but when it ended, the district again began to grapple with deficits, Fine said. In 2025-26 the district was in negative certification, meaning it was not able to meet its financial obligations that year or the next. A FCMAT report from 2025 found weaknesses in budget monitoring, including under budgeting for personnel, special education expenses, supplies and operating expenses. A statewide issue Sacramento City Unified isn’t the only California school district struggling to keep itself financially afloat. In May, Pleasanton Unified, Antioch Unified, San Ysidro Elementary and Weed Union Elementary joined Sacramento City Unified on the state’s list of districts that could not meet their financial obligations over two school years. Since 1990, six districts — Vallejo City Unified, Oakland Unified, West Fresno Elementary School District, Emery Unified, Compton Unified and West Contra Costa Unified — have been in receivership, but were able to pay off their loans and have control returned to their school boards. Three other districts — Plumas Unified, Inglewood Unified and South Monterey County Joint Union High School District — are in state receivership. In Sacramento County, the only other brush with bankruptcy was when Natomas Unified had to cut $10 million from its budget or face a state takeover in 2011. The district hired an interim superintendent who had experience bringing districts back to fiscal health and avoided bankruptcy. Mallika Seshadri contributed to this report.