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The utility deal with Newsom is heating up, and Black households are left footing the bill
Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber Urges Californians to Vote Early as Voter ID Battle Intensifies...continued
By James Farr | OPINION CONTRIBUTOR
BLACKPRESSUSA—A secret Sacramento deal would protect Southern California Edison’s profits while Black ratepayers across California absorb the cost—and the governor holds the only pen that matters. You Gonna Let My Good Air Out? By late afternoon in August, the west-facing wall of the house in Oak Park has been collecting sun for three hours. The glass holds it. The drywall holds it. The air inside stops moving around two o’clock and doesn’t start again. Shades pulled. Fan running. The house baking anyway. Outside, somebody pulled two chairs off the porch into whatever patch of shade the eave still throws. That is where the fellowshipping happens. A fire survivor who relocated from Altadena to Sacramento described it this way, now living through their second Central Valley summer: conversation flows, somebody goes in for something cold, a screen door
opens, somebody hollers—where are those fans? The screen door closes. The only thing hotter than an Oak Park August afternoon is the grease at Fixins Soul Kitchen, about a mile up the road. Southern California Edison records another profitable quarter. The Governor’s Mansion sits a few minutes north on H Street. The Capitol dome rises just beyond that. In every Black house, in every Black neighborhood, in every Black community around the way from both of them, somebody is telling somebody, you are going to let my good air out. Summer in California’s inland communities carries a specific weight for Black households. It is an economic event. Groceries up. Gas up. Elders on fixed incomes are holding the weight of everybody around them on a cost of living that stopped making sense years ago. People with the smallest margins pay the premium the hardest. In August, California’s governor is moving to make it worse.
Nineteen Dead. One Profitable Quarter. On Jan. 7, 2025, a transmission tower owned and operated by Southern California Edison ignited what became the Eaton Fire. The tower was out of service. SCE had performed no maintenance. The Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed SCE equipment as the cause. Nineteen people died. More than 9,400 structures burned— approximately 6,900 of them homes—across Altadena and Pasadena. Altadena carries one of the largest concentrations of Black homeownership in Los Angeles County and in the country. Generational wealth built across decades, gone in a single night. Photographs. Deeds. The furniture somebody’s grandmother brought from the South. Gone. Pedro Pizarro, chief executive of Edison International, the parent company of Southern California Edison, received $16.5 million in compensation in the year that followed. Edison International profits rose. The
utilities are not struggling. They arrived in Sacramento profitable, compensated, and asking for more. Into that same Sacramento, Gov. Gavin Newsom moves to give it to them. No Bill. No Hearing. No Shame. No bill exists in print. No bill number to look up. No public hearing to attend. No formal text to read. What exists are discussions between the governor ’s office, investor-owned utility companies, and sympathetic legislators—moving through the final 30 days of session. The proposals would cap what insurance companies can recover from utilities after paying survivor claims, eliminate or gut non-economic damages, and place broader limits on wildfire liability overall. Non-economic damages cover recovery for pain, trauma, lost photographs, and the destruction of irreplaceable generational wealth. The proposals make that pathway harder to walk. State Sen. Sasha Perez represents the 25th District, which includes Altadena. Her second day in office was the day the Eaton Fire started. She spoke on Conversation Live: Altadena Forward, hosted by James Farr on KBLA Talk 1580. When the Los Angeles Times reported that utility companies threatened to cut California state programs unless the Legislature complied, Perez named what she saw. “What I found particularly disgusting is over the last two days, the LA Times released an article with the utility company saying that if the Legislature was not to take action around these continued on page 3
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, right, discussed her transition from academia to politics, the importance of voter participation and the need to protect election integrity during the UC Student and Policy Center’s California Leaders Speaker Series on Aug. 18. Former Assemblymember Catharine Baker, a Republican, moderated the discussion. Baker serves as director of the University of California Student and Policy Center in Sacramento. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.
provides a platform for public officials, policy experts and state leaders to engage with students and the broader University of California community. According to organizers, the bipartisan series is designed to foster dialogue about significant political and social issues and strengthen connections between the university and the Capitol community. During the discussion, Weber offered insights into her role as California’s chief elections officer and the preparations underway ahead of the November election. Former Assemblymember Catharine Baker (R-Dublin), director of the UC Student and Policy Center and a former California Fair Political Practices Commission member, moderated the conversation. Their discussion focused on election integrity, leadership and the future of democracy. Weber described California’s voting process as a “special system” that empowers people while requiring election officials to manage complex logistical, security and
communications responsibilities. “We have to be careful with this system, our voting systems,” Weber said. “It empowers the people to have their voice heard, and if you treat it right those voices will be heard and adhered to (in terms) of policy and programs.” Since the June primary, state election officials have worked to provide voters with information intended to help them participate safely, easily and confidently in the general election. Hours after Weber spoke, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) held a news conference about a mile away at California Democratic Party headquarters to launch a campaign opposing Proposition (Prop) 39, the voter identification measure on the November ballot. The measure would establish additional identification and citizenship-verification requirements for California voters. Its official ballot label states that it would prohibit citizens from voting unless they present government-issued identification. continued on page 3
Measure ER Campaign Organizers Launch “Health Justice United,” a New Coalition for Health Equity and Accountability in Los Angeles Health News
Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber Urges Californians to Vote Los Angeles – Today, the safe.” organizations behind the Yes David Green, President Early as Voter ID Battle Intensifies on Measure ER campaign – a and Executive Director of Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber’s appearance at the UC Student and Policy Center drew a diverse audience. Weber, California’s chief elections officer, discussed election administration, voting by mail and national debates over election integrity. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.
California Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), right, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, center, and Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), left, were among the speakers at a Proposition 39 campaign event held at California Democratic Party headquarters. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber is asking voters to help protect the integrity of the November 2026 election by taking one important step: Vote early. Weber said her office is working to combat
their ballot in. Don’t wait until the last minute. It will help us immensely in terms of not just reducing time but making sure that your ballot gets counted.” Weber spoke Aug. 18 at the UC Student and Policy Center in Sacramento as part of its
misinformation, expand voter outreach and maintain ballot security as California prepares for the Nov. 3 general election. “We want folks to vote early because there are so many attacks on voting,” Weber said. “We want to make sure everyone gets
California Leaders Speaker Series. She encouraged eligible Californians to participate in the election and avoid waiting until the last minute to return their ballots. The California Leaders Speaker Series is an ongoing program that
ballot initiative passed by Los Angeles County voters this June to counter severe federal and state health care cuts – launched Health Justice United. The coalition of community clinics, public hospitals, labor unions, and reproductive health care providers will work to make sure Measure ER funds are allocated appropriately, as well as foster equitable health systems in California for the long term.
SEIU Local 721: “Health care workers see the consequences of underinvestment every day – overburdened hospitals, stretched-thin clinics, and working families forced to make impossible choices about their health. Measure ER was a win for Los Angeles County voters, and Health Justice United will help make sure that win delivers for patients and the workers who care for them.”
Jim Mangia, President and CEO of St. John’s Community Health: “Measure ER was a clear victory for Los Angeles County voters, who would not accept cuts that put our communities’ health at risk. Through Health Justice United, we are turning that victory into long-term action by ensuring that community clinics and public health infrastructure have the resources they need to fully function and keep everyone
Dr. Hector Flores, President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association: “Physicians cannot do their jobs effectively when patients face barriers to getting the care they need. Measure ER is an investment in the health of Los Angeles County as a whole, and we will work to ensure it strengthens our health care system’s capacity to provide timely, quality care to every patient.”
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THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN NEWS - LOCAL/COMMUNITY
Tutoring Empowers Struggling Students Milestone reflects the state’s investment in early to Start the Year with Confidence and asset-building, educational opportunity and longterm economic mobility...continued Succeed “Our one-on-one tutoring and mentoring program is specifically designed to reduce, or altogether eliminate, the gaps students experience and provide real solutions that set them up for a strong, successful year ahead,” says Aaron Valdez, CEO of Valdez Educational Services. Community News
SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Students who struggled academically last year don’t have to repeat that cycle. As a new school year approaches, those students now have a real opportunity to start with the tutoring they need to comprehend and advance in their studies. Valdez Educational Services has launched a comprehensive back-to-school tutoring program designed to help students who faced academic challenges last academic year build their skills, regain confidence, and succeed from day one. “Every student deserves the opportunity to thrive,” said Aaron Valdez, CEO of Valdez Educational Services. “We recognize that academic struggles affect students in classrooms everywhere. Our one-on-one tutoring and mentoring program is specifically designed to reduce, or altogether eliminate, the gaps students experience and provide real solutions that set them up for a strong, successful year ahead.” A key strength of Valdez Educational Services is its flexibility and accessibility. The program operates seven days a week, ensuring families can find tutoring times that fit their schedules. Unlike traditional tutoring centers, Valdez brings education directly to students. Their tutors and mentors visit family homes or any location the parent chooses, removing barriers to consistent, meaningful academic support. The program matches tutors with students based upon each student’s unique needs and learning styles. As a result, students relate to their tutor, creating supportive relationships that encourage engagement and foster confidence. Through personalized instruction, Valdez
tutors/mentors help students rebuild foundational skills in mathematics, reading, writing, and science. Program Highlights: Available seven days a week for maximum scheduling flexibility In-home tutoring or instruction at whatever location the family prefers Tutors and mentors who understand student needs Personalized learning plans that reduce or altogether eliminate the student’s academic gaps Experienced educators to whom students can relate Small group and individual tutoring options “The difference between a struggling start and a confident beginning can be transformational,” Aaron Valdez added. “We’re here to be the solution for every student who is in need of the services we bring to the table.” Valdez Educational Services’ Tutoring and mentoring services are free to students in San Bernardino, Victorville, Adelanto in Southern California, and Madera in the Central Valley. Private payment options are available to students who do not attend a school District that provides these services through Valdez, and scholarships are available for low-income families. Enrollment is now open. For more information, contact Eva Valdez at (909) 362-3620, (559) 505-1221, or email EvaV@ ValdezEducation.com to discuss your student’s specific academic needs and explore program options.
Milestone reflects the state’s investment in early asset-building, educational opportunity and long-term economic mobility Community/Local News
SACRAMENTO, CA — California has reached a major milestone in expanding educational and economic opportunity for children, with 1 million CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts now claimed by students and families across the state. This achievement reflects California’s bold, long-term commitment to ensuring more children begin with an early financial foundation for college, career training and beyond. For 1 million students and families, higher education is now connected to a tangible financial resource, helping turn educational aspirations into a clearer path toward long-term economic mobility. Since launching statewide in 2022, CalKIDS has awarded scholarships to more than 5.6 million California children through a $2.4 billion public investment. Administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board,
it is the nation’s largest child development account program. "California is leading the nation by investing in children's futures, and reaching 1 million claimed CalKIDS Scholarships is an extraordinary milestone," said California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, Chair of the ScholarShare Investment Board. "Every scholarship claimed represents a student and family taking an important step toward college or career training. While we celebrate this achievement, our work continues until every eligible student has claimed the scholarship available to them.” “It is our duty to provide kids across the state with a strong foundation to finance their futures. One million CalKIDS Accounts is not just a milestone, but a sign of systemic progress toward lessening the financial burden of higher education, and other forms of career training,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. continued in next 2 columns
This milestone was made possible through the collaboration of trusted partners across California. The California Student Aid Commission, California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, California Association of School Counselors, Riverside County Office of Education and Sacramento City Unified School District have helped connect students and families with CalKIDS through financial aid, counseling and schoolbased outreach, while First 5 California, the California WIC Association, Covered California, Excite Credit Union, Golden 1 Credit Union, Bright Futures and other community partners have introduced CalKIDS through early childhood, community and financial education initiatives. “Reaching 1 million claimed scholarships reflects the power of trusted partners helping families take action for their children’s futures,” said Cassandra DiBenedetto, executive director of the ScholarShare Investment Board. “Our work now is to reach the next million by bringing CalKIDS into more schools and communities across California, because there are still millions
more reasons to keep claiming.” For Abreeyonia Thomas, a CalKIDS Scholarship recipient and student at Grand Canyon University, claiming her scholarship came at exactly the right time as she prepared for college. “It genuinely helped me so much,” Thomas said. “I was enrolled at my college, but I was unaware that they needed a holding fee. I had no income coming out of high school, and then I remembered they mentioned CalKIDS. I made an account and found out more about it. It saved my spot in college.” Eligible public school students may receive CalKIDS Scholarships worth up to $1,500, while every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022, is automatically awarded a scholarship of up to $175. Scholarship funds can be used at eligible colleges, universities, community colleges, career technical education programs, vocational schools and other qualified institutions. To see if a student is eligible and claim a CalKIDS Scholarship Account, visit CalKIDS.org.
A Life of Service: Riverside Honors Dell Roberts on His 90th Birthday
How three bills to close California’s student achievement gap ran aground...continued left CSBA speculating on what happened to bills that showed promise. “We plan to do a serious postmortem on why the three bills that up to that point were passing with flying colors hit a brick wall in Senate Appropriations,” said Troy Flint, CSBA chief of communications. “It is difficult to understand the sudden reversal.” A commission, a dashboard, an independent review Earlier this year, CSBA introduced its suite of bills aimed at increasing scrutiny on the state’s role in helping poorly performing schools improve. One bill called for the nonpartisan, independent Legislative Analyst’s Office to annually evaluate the state’s school improvement system, which has often been criticized as incoherent and inefficient. Just as the California School Dashboard holds schools and districts accountable for performance on test scores, another bill would have created a new dashboard for measuring the governor, the Legislature and the state bureaucracy on their commitment to and effectiveness in closing the gap. A third bill would have created an 18-member Closing the Achievement Gap Commission, composed primarily of teachers, administrators, at least one parent, a charter school educator
and a classified worker. The commission would identify best practices and ways state agencies, like the Collaborative for Educational Excellence, can do better work. The underlying message was that local control can succeed only if the state is a capable partner for student success. Flint calls this “reciprocal accountability” — holding the state as responsible as districts. That would include evaluating all new programs passed by the Legislature to ensure they’re not diverting resources and attention from the achievement gap, he said. Of the four bills, only Assembly Bill 2225, sponsored by Assemblymember Darshana Patel, D-San Diego, who chairs the Assembly Education Committee, still has a chance of at least making it to Gov. Newsom’s desk. The bill would create a six-member working group, led by the state superintendent, to develop a State Education Alignment and Impact Plan that would better coordinate and strengthen efforts by the many agencies involved in improving student outcomes. These include the State Board of Education, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the Department of Education, county offices of education and the state continued on page 7
Local News
The City of Riverside will officially recognize the birthday of Dell Roberts, who has been an integral part of the Riverside community for decades, demonstrating unwavering commitment to civic engagement and community service.
RIVERSIDE, CA– The City of Riverside will officially recognize the birthday of Dell Roberts with an official Dell Roberts Day on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to celebrate the 90th birthday of community leader and civic champion Dell Roberts. The ceremonial event will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the Riverside City Council Chambers at City Hall, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Dell Roberts has been an integral part of the Riverside community for decades, demonstrating unwavering commitment to civic engagement and community service. “I am humbled and appreciative of the city's recognition of my 90th birthday and of the contributions I have
made to the city,” said Roberts. His contributions span multiple sectors, including leadership as President of the Bordwell Park Advisory Board; an instrumental role with the Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation; the annual Riverside Black History Parade, now in its 46th year; and dedication to various community initiatives that have enriched the lives of Riverside residents. "Dell Roberts exemplifies the very best of our community spirit," said Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson. "His 90 years have been marked by service, integrity, and a genuine passion for making Riverside a better place for all." The celebration will bring together an impressive array of local, state, and national elected officials, including U.S. Congressman Mark Takano, California State Senator Sabrina Cervantes, State Assemblymember Corey Jackson, and Riverside County Supervisor Jose Medina, among others. Community leaders from education, faithbased organizations, civil rights advocacy, and business sectors will also attend to honor Dell's legacy. This free, public event invites the entire community to join in celebrating Dell Roberts' significant contributions to Riverside. More than 400 people have signed up to attend. To RSVP to attend Dell Roberts Day, go to https://eztxt.net/4o6Eet
How three bills to close California’s student achievement gap ran aground By John Fensterwald, EdSource Since last October, the California School Boards Association has pressed the Legislature to take greater responsibility for narrowing California’s immense student achievement gap. That gap is the disparity — by 30 percentage points or more — in test scores and other measures between low- and high-income students and between Black and Latino students and their Asian and white peers. CSBA’s SOS for Student Achievement initiative ended unceremoniously Aug. 13 when the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected three of the four bills it had sponsored. The measures were among the hundreds with state or local
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
Gov. Newsom Launches New Free Lunch Program; Announces Nearly $14,000 Per Family in Universal TK Savings Bo Tefu | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom marked the start of California’s new school year by highlighting universal free school meals and the statewide expansion of Transitional Kindergarten, which the state says saves families nearly $14,000 per child each year. Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom celebrated the full implementation of Universal Transitional Kindergarten, making free TK available to every 4-year-old in California. The state enrolled 213,313 children in TK during the 2024-25 school year and has invested $12.5 billion in the program since 2019. “California is proving what’s possible with historic investments in the next generation,” said Newsom. “Free TK for every 4-year-old. Free meals at school. Expanded after school programs.” California is also providing two free school meals each day to every public-school student, regardless of family income. The state has served nearly 3.5 billion
free meals through its Universal Meals Program, with 2.9 million students connected to Californiagrown, nutritious food. The administration says the school investments extend beyond meals and early education. California has committed $4.7 billion to its Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, placed more than 4,000 trained professionals in schools and community organizations, and provided free mental health services to more than 500,000 children, youth and families. The state is also expanding literacy programs, with more than 800 high-need elementary schools receiving support from literacy coaches and reading specialists. Special education funding has increased by $2.4 billion, or 43%. The investments come as California reports academic gains across every tested subject and grade level, with particularly strong gains among Black and Latino students continued on page 7
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budget implications that the committee dismissed in a rapidfire session without publicly explaining its decision. The annual cattle call of bills is an efficient but opaque exercise during the annual rush toward the Aug. 31 deadline for acting on all bills. The lack of transparency continued in next 2 columns
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THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN NEWS -GOVERNMENT/POLITICS
Gov. Newsom Signs Law Shielding Immigration Aid Workers From Doxing Threats
Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber Urges Californians to Vote Early as Voter ID Battle Intensifies...continued from page 1
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Padilla, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) and other opponents raised concerns about the measure’s potential costs and effects on voting access. “It’s another voter suppression bill,” Padilla said. “Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are trying to bring their fight here to California, and we’re not going to let them. They know that they’re about to pay a price for their horrible record.” Supporters argue that Prop 39 would strengthen election security and increase public confidence in the voting process. Assemblymember Carl DeMaio (R-San Diego) is a co-author of the measure. DeMaio and Reform California, the conservative political action committee he founded, launched the campaign for the Voter Identification, Citizenship Verification, and Registered Voter List Administration Initiative in July 2025.
Asm. Mia Bonta ( D- Oakland) Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Aug. 22 designed to protect immigration service providers and humanitarian volunteers from targeted harassment, doxing and violence. Authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland), Assembly Bill (AB) 2624, the Privacy for Immigration Support Services Providers Act, establishes an address confidentiality program modeled after California’s Safe at Home program. “AB 2624 is fundamentally about freedom — the freedom from fear that lets our immigrant service providers do their jobs, and the freedom of the press to do their jobs without ever being conflated with the doxxing this bill actually targets,” Bonta stated. “Those two freedoms were never in tension. Right now, our immigrant service providers are living in fear because of extremists looking to demonize the work that they do and the populations they serve.” Bonta and other proponents of the law say an increase in death threats, online abuse and anti-immigrant vigilante activity has made address confidentiality essential to protecting aid
workers. Beginning Oct. 1, 2027, eligible immigration service providers, employees and volunteers who face documented threats will be able to apply through Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber’s office to use a substitute address. The law also provides legal remedies against individuals or groups that publish protected workers’ personal information online with the specific intent to incite imminent serious bodily harm or place them in reasonable fear for their safety. Doxing has also affected state lawmakers. In August 2024, Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus, had private information published online without her permission. “I’m proud that with the signing of this bill, California is rejecting that, even when people try to make us feel that the political cost of supporting immigrant communities is too high,” Bonta stated. Sen. Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) opposed the legislation, calling it the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” Strickland said he is concerned the law violates the First Amendment and could chill free speech, investigative reporting and public accountability. Shirley is a conservative YouTube content creator, social media influencer and self-described independent journalist. He gained national political attention in late 2025 and 2026 after publishing viral videos alleging widespread fraud in government-funded programs. After Newsom signed the measure, Strickland argued that it threatens citizens and
Senator Barbara Boxer Endorses Connie Chan for Congress Government/Politics SAN FRANCISCO — Today, trailblazing former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan for Congress. Boxer started her career on the Marin County Board of Supervisors, including as its first woman President, before representing San Francisco for over 30 years in the U.S. House and Senate. Her endorsement adds to the growing momentum behind Chan’s campaign with 70 days left before Election Day. “I am pleased to endorse San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan for Congress,” said Senator Boxer. “If ever we needed a fighter and coalition builder who puts working families first, it is now. Connie is that fighter, and the path that she is on reminds me of my own. I went directly from being a Marin County Supervisor focused on the county budget to sharing representation of San Francisco for decades in Congress. Just as it will be for Connie, I used my valuable experience to tackle the federal budget, which became my central focus because it sets the priorities of our nation. Senator Boxer continued: “As Budget Chair, Connie not only balances the City’s budget, but
protects investments in San Francisco families — including affordable housing, immigrant services, small businesses and education. I personally believe that local government, which is as close to the people as you can get, is fantastic experience for Washington. It keeps you centered on the individuals you serve rather than the larger bureaucracy and political games. Senator Boxer concluded: “When I was elected to the House of Representatives, there were only 23 women — and I vowed to work to get us to 50 percent of that body. Although we have made great progress, with 125 women now serving among 435 representatives, there is still a lot of work to do. Connie will ensure that gap doesn’t grow. She will make us proud.” “I’m deeply grateful to Senator Barbara Boxer for her endorsement and for her decades of leadership,” said Supervisor Connie Chan. “Her career has shown what it means to fight for working families and bring local government experience directly to Washington. I’m honored to follow in Senator Boxer’s footsteps, and I look forward to carrying that fight to Congress.”
The utility deal with Newsom is heating up, and Black households are left footing the bill... continued from page 1 proposals, that they are going to cut California state programs so that they could give more profits to shareholders instead of trying to improve the lives of Californians and trying to make their equipment more safe,” Perez said. “It is utterly unacceptable. All they care about is their bottom line,
which is giving profits to their shareholders.” Newsom holds the pen. The clock runs regardless. The System Behind the System Chris Holden spent years in the California State Assembly continued in next 2 columns
independent journalists seeking to expose government waste and fraud. “I spoke out against it earlier this week. I’m concerned it could have a chilling effect on investigative journalism and protected speech. The law allows at least $4,000 in damages for certain violations,” Strickland posted on X the day Newsom signed the bill. Strickland continued, “We need to protect people from genuine threats, but we must also protect journalists and citizens who investigate government programs, expose waste and fraud involving taxpayers’ dollars, and hold government accountable.” Established in 1998, California’s Safe at Home program protects survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, child abduction and elder or dependent adult abuse. It has since been expanded to cover reproductive health care and gender-affirming care providers. Bonta said AB 2624 extends a similar framework to another group of Californians facing comparable threats. Earlier versions of the bill directly referenced Evidence Code Section 1070, California’s journalist shield law. That citation was removed in Senate amendments adopted in July 2026. Bonta’s office said the change eliminated legal redundancy and clarified that the bill does not apply to legitimate journalism intended to hold the government accountable. “AB 2624 does not restrict filming in public, does not prohibit investigative journalism, does not modify public records law for organizations, and does not apply to anyone who hasn’t
voluntarily enrolled in and been certified by the Safe at Home program,” Bonta’s office said in an Aug. 18 statement. “It extends a 28-year-old, courttested confidentiality program to people who are being followed home and threatened for helping their neighbors.” Under the law, knowingly publishing, displaying, disclosing or distributing the personal information or image of an immigration service provider, employee or volunteer with the specific intent to incite imminent great bodily harm or cause reasonable fear can result in civil liability. Courts may award injunctions, legal costs, reasonable attorney’s fees and monetary damages of up to three times the actual damages, but no less than $4,000. The law also makes it a crime to post such information with the specific intent that another person use it imminently to commit violence or threaten violence. According to Bonta’s office, the legislation was introduced in response to a documented escalation of threats against immigration service workers across California. Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, testified before the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee about her experience being doxed. “It happened to me and happened to a family member. They were looking for me and ended up in my mother’s home,” Salas said. “There are so many of my colleagues where individuals have shown up to their homes, who have been threatened, and this is not just our organization, but many others.”
The utility deal with Newsom is heating up, and Black households are left footing the bill...continued and served as mayor of Pasadena. He now leads LA Fire Justice. His interview with Tavis Smiley on KBLA Talk 1580 was identified on air as editorial content independent of that sponsorship relationship. What Holden describes is not complicated. Utilities profit from infrastructure they bury underground and bill ratepayers for. Equipment they own outright and must maintain themselves generates nothing. The incentive runs one direction. The out-of-service SCE tower that started the Eaton Fire lived in the second category. SCE owned it. SCE neglected it. Nineteen people died inside that neglect. California’s three investorowned utilities—SCE, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)—serve roughly 75 to 80 percent of the state’s electricity customers, according to the California Public Utilities Commission. Municipal utilities, including the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Pasadena Water and Power, and Sacramento Municipal Utility District, serve the rest. Municipal utilities have not burned down communities. Holden raises restructuring the investor-owned utility model as a serious legislative option. Sacramento has not explored it. Meanwhile, Perez launched a year-long investigation into State Farm after Altadena and Palisades residents flooded her office with complaints about delayed and denied claims— violations of existing California law confirmed by the California Department of Insurance. She introduced legislation to impose interest penalties on late-paying insurers and require timely loss estimates for survivors. “These are bills that should have been passed years ago,” Perez said. “The fact that the industry has gotten away with this for so long
is pretty shocking.” Utilities and insurers share no formal agreement. They share something more durable—a mandate to protect shareholder profit and a lobbying apparatus powerful enough to keep Sacramento from making that mandate inconvenient. Newsom controls the pen. The math is not complicated. This Is Not a California Story The template taking shape in Sacramento does not stay in Sacramento. Cap liability. Restrict insurer recourse—gut non-economic damages. Draft the legislation without public participation and move it through in the final weeks of session before opposition can organize. The utility industry operates nationally. Its lobbying apparatus operates nationally. What it tests in California it deploys everywhere else. Gas prices hit Black households in Chicago the same way they hit Black households in Riverside. Groceries that haven’t flattened cost the same in Atlanta as they do in Stockton. The people absorbing the cost of this model live everywhere this readership lives. In East Los Angeles, a warehouse operated by Lineage Logistics—one of the world’s largest temperature-controlled supply chain companies— caught fire and burned for multiple days in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. The facility released ammonia, the chemical refrigerant stored in large quantities in cold storage operations at that industrial scale, along with thick, toxic smoke that hung over the surrounding area long after the flames died down. Boyle Heights residents sheltered in place. Burning eyes. Respiratory irritation. continued in last 2 columns
“Politicians and the media will keep denying the fact that California has real problems with election integrity, but the message from the public is loud and clear in support of requiring Voter ID as the best way to restore public trust and confidence in our elections,” DeMaio stated. Weber told Baker and the audience that she does not believe California has a voter identification problem. State law generally does not require voters to present identification when casting a ballot, although voters must provide identifying information when registering. Weber said, “It’s not the fact that voter IDs are bad. The question becomes, don’t we already have it?” Weber said the state’s existing multistep verification process, which begins with voter registration and includes signature verification for mailin ballots, provides sufficient election safeguards. “We do have to verify every piece of mail. We have to make sure that you are actually the person submitting that ballot,” Weber said.
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The utility deal with Newsom is heating up, and Black households are left footing the bill...continued The particular helplessness of watching a corporation’s building poison your air while you wait for someone in authority to tell you how bad it actually is. The stench reached Altadena, twelve to fifteen miles north, where fire survivors already carrying heightened environmental sensitivity said they smelled it for days. Lineage Logistics owned the building. The neighborhood did not store the ammonia. The neighborhood did not choose the location. The neighborhood absorbed the cost—and that connection runs from Boyle Heights to Altadena to Oak Park to every community in this country where industry gets placed close enough to profit and far enough from accountability. When corporations cause harm, who pays? The man who wants to answer that question from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. holds the pen in Sacramento right now. The Pen. The Whiteout. The White House. Perez took office Jan. 6, 2025. The fire started the next morning. Since then she has fought secret utility legislation, investigated State Farm’s violations of existing law, introduced accountability measures the insurance industry blocked for years, and represented a
community absorbing the worst loss it has ever known—all before completing her second year in office. She does it inside a Capitol where utilities hold financial leverage over the legislators who regulate them. Gavin Newsom calls his political brand Forward. He has built his governorship, his national profile, and his argument to the country around that word. Forward assumes momentum. It assumes progress. It assumes the people in its path are moving with it. The survivors in Altadena are still rebuilding. Ratepayers across inland California still pay bills that rise. The man who controls accountability for those bills reaches for a bigger pen in a bigger house. Newsom holds the whiteout. He decides what gets erased from the record of who caused this harm and what survivors can recover. That is a leadership story. And the country he wants to lead deserves to read it before he gets there. Disclosure: Chris Holden leads LA Fire Justice, which sponsors programming on KBLA Talk 1580. His interview with Tavis Smiley, conducted on that platform, was identified on air as editorial content independent of that relationship.
Statement: Rep. Dave Min on Supreme Court Decision on Mail-in Voting Government/Politics Wa s h i n g t o n , D C — Representative Dave Min (CA-47) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court majority’s decision on mail-in voting: “This is the most corrupt and out of control Supreme Court in history. While this decision, as Sotomayor notes, does not hold that Trump can stop mail-
in voting, it does allow Trump to continue to falsely denigrate vote-by-mail and threaten states that don’t turn over their voter data to his weaponized DOJ. The Court is actively aiding and abetting Trump’s efforts to steal this election and we must stand up and call it out. And if our democracy survives this election, we must rein them in and hold them accountable.”
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Bladder Cancer: What Black Men Need to Know By Cara Jones Prostate cancer and testicular cancer get most of the attention, however, most people aren’t aware that bladder cancer is the fourth malignancy in men. The good news is when caught early, bladder cancer has a high success rate. The bad news is recurrence is common and bladder cancer can often be mistaken for other diseases. As many as 53,000 American men are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year, while over 10,000 are expected to die as a result of the malignancy, according to Verywell Health. This includes Black men, who are often diagnosed with bladder cancer at later stages. Here’s what you need to know about bladder cancer. Types The most common form of bladder cancer is transitional cell carcinoma (TCC), also known as urothelial carcinoma. It is limited to the innermost lining of the bladder (transitional epithelium). The transitional epithelium is only a few cell thick, so if the cancer is caught early, you will have a high likelihood of treatment being a success. Approximately 70 percent of bladder cancers are confined to the transitional epithelium, however, others will penetrate deeper into the bladder wall. Non-muscle invasive carcinoma involves an underlying layer of cells called the lamina propria. Invasive carcinomas involves cells that penetrate even deeper into the muscles of the bladder. Cancer that metastasizes beyond the bladder (lymph nodes, bones, lungs, liver, or peritoneum) is more difficult to treat and control. Adenocarcinomas, small cell carcinomas and sarcomas are all less common types of bladder cancer. Each account for less than one percent or less of the U.S. population. Symptoms Most people living with bladder cancer find that it is painless. The most common sign of bladder cancer is urinary bleeding, either overt (known
as gross hematuria) or detected with blood or imaging tests (microscopic hematuria). Bladder cancer patients may experience bleeding that is consistent or intermittent. Although blood in urine is one of the most common signs of bladder cancer and can be understandably distressing, it isn’t a sure sign that you have cancer. It also doesn’t determine the severity of your cancer, if you do have it. Signs and symptoms of bladder cancer vary based on the size and location of the tumor and the stage of the disease. However, these are some of the common symptoms you may experience: A persistent urge to urinate (urinary urgency) Frequent urination (urinary frequency) Back or abdominal pain Loss of appetite Unexplained weight loss Causes Bladder cancer forms due to mutated cells that proliferate and form a tumor—in this case, in the bladder. It affects men three to four times more often than women, and is more common in white than Black men. Cigarette smoking is the most significant risk factor for bladder cancer because many of the carcinogens found in cigarettes are expelled from the body in urine. This makes doubles your risk of developing bladder in comparison to a non-smoker, so if you smoke, this is your sign to quit. Other bladder cancer risk factors include:
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Prolonged exposure to industrial toxins (although the incidence has decreased with improved workplace safety regulations Prolonged use of Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) chemotherapy Radiation therapy for prostate cancer Chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) Schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection common in the tropics Certain genetic mutations (particularly the FGFR3, RB1, HRAS, TP53, and TSC1 mutations) may further predispose you to bladder cancer. It is also important to know your family history. Rare inheritable genetic disorders like Lynch syndrome (associated with colorectal cancer), Cowden disease (linked to thyroid and breast cancer), and retinoblastoma (an eye cancer) are also linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer. Diagnosis Because bladder cancer shares many of the same symptoms as kidney stones and UTIs, your doctor will first rule out any other causes before considering more invasive investigations. Your doctor may order a digital rectal exam and a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to rule out prostate problems as well as imaging tests, such as X-rays and computed tomography to exclude kidney stones, bladder stones and urinary tract disorders. The diagnosis of bladder cancer is often complicated by the fact that it shares many of the same symptoms of other, more common genitourinary conditions, including kidney stones and UTIs.
To this end, the diagnosis relies heavily on the exclusion of all other causes before more invasive investigations begin. This may include a digital rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to rule out prostate problems. Imaging tests such as X-rays and computed tomography (CT) may be used to exclude kidney stones, bladder stones, and urinary tract disorders. Urinary cytology (the microscopic evaluation of urine to check for cancer cells) can also provide evidence of cancer, however, the test is often inaccurate if the tumor is small and non-invasive. Newer options called the bladder tumor antigen (BTA) and nuclear matrix protein 22 (NMP) tests are more likely to detect larger, more advanced tumors making them more useful in monitoring a diagnosed malignancy than establishing the initial diagnosis. The gold standard for diagnosis of bladder cancer is cystoscopy, which is performed under local anesthesia to numb the urethra (the tube through which urine exits the body), Verywell Health notes. Cystoscopy can offer definitive evidence of bladder cancer. Your doctor may also order additional tests such as a bone scan, liver function tests, and CT scans of the chest, pelvis, and abdomen may to establish if and how far the cancer has spread. Bladder Cancer Staging After your diagnosis, a urologic oncologist will stage the cancer. This will help doctors determine the appropriate course of treatment and predict the prognosis of the disease. Your prognosis doesn’t necessarily determine the amount of years you will live. Doctors use it to gauge the effectiveness of treatment. Many people with bladder cancer live long, healthy lives. The staging is classified based on the type and location of the tumor as follows: T0: No evidence of cancer Ta: A non-invasive papillary (finger-like) tumor continued in next 2 columns
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Dear Greater High Desert Chamber Members, It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Sam Thatte, a longtime and deeply valued member of our Chamber community. Prior to the four Chambers coming together as the Greater High Desert Chamber, Sam served as a Director for the Hesperia Chamber of Commerce. He was also the Founder of the Ignite High Desert event, and his dedication, leadership, and willingness to give his time and talents made a lasting impact on our Chamber and the High Desert business community. Sam was always willing to help, contribute, and dedicate his time to others. Many of our members knew Sam closely and will remember not only his work and service, but also the warmth and generosity he brought to every interaction. He loved to travel and explore the world, and he often shared
stories of his adventures with Chamber staff. His curiosity, enthusiasm, and zest for life were just a few of the qualities that made Sam so memorable to those who knew him. Sam's contributions to our Chamber community will not be forgotten. He will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts, and we are grateful for the many ways he touched the lives of those around him. Please join us in keeping Sam's family, friends, and all those who loved him in your thoughts and prayers. We pray they find peace, comfort, and strength during this difficult time. Rest peacefully, Sam. May your next journey be filled with the same spirit of adventure you brought to this life. With deepest sympathy, Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced its dental plans and preliminary rates for the 2027 coverage year, with a statewide weighted average rate increase of 6.2 percent for plans offered through the marketplace in 2027. The industry-wide rise in the cost of dental care, along with an increased use of services, contributed to the rate change. Enrollment in Covered California dental insurance remained steady at 370,500 enrollees as of March 2026, however, with enrollees paying an average of $27 per month. Since 2020, enrollment in dental plans through Covered has increased by 85 percent. “We are proud to continue to offer a competitive marketplace that helps ensure affordable and equitable access for Californians seeking health and dental insurance,” said Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman. “Even in this era of rising costs, Covered California is striving to offer the highest-quality dental plans for the best value.” While dental insurance for children is included in Covered California’s standard health benefits, adults can purchase optional family dental plans as an add-on to their health plans. The family dental insurance is offered on a guaranteed issue
basis, meaning it is available to anyone who wants it, regardless of any pre-existing oral health conditions. In 2027, Covered California will offer eight dental plans from five insurers, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, DentaQuest, Delta Dental of California and Humana Insurance Company. After enrolling in a health plan, Californians may choose from dental health maintenance organization (DHMO) and dental preferred provider organization (DPPO) plans, giving consumers the possibility to shop for and select the plan that best fits their dental needs and budget.
All dental plans obtained through Covered California will continue to include preventive and diagnostic dental care at no extra cost. All Covered California health plans include coverage for core pediatric dental services for members under the age of 19 without needing to purchase a separate dental plan. Adults can continued in next 2 columns
Covered California Announces Premium Change for 2027 Dental Plans While Continuing to Deliver Affordable Coverage Options... continued purchase family dental insurance as an add-on to their health plan. “Good oral health is critical for overall wellness, and it can help maintain a healthy heart and lungs, manage and control diabetes, and even help increase the chances of positive pregnancy outcomes,” said Dr. Monica Soni, chief medical officer for Covered California. “It also helps us eat without pain, speak clearly and smile with confidence. The equitable access to dental care that Covered California offers is crucial in addressing health disparities and achieving wholeperson care.” The benefits and rates of Covered California’s family dental plans can be found at https://www.coveredca.com/ dental/adult-add-on/hmo/. Covered California’s SpecialEnrollment Period While the rate changes will not go into effect until Jan. 1, 2027, Californians experiencing qualifying life events, such as losing health insurance, getting married, having a baby or turning 26 years old, can sign up for health and dental insurance during Covered California’s ongoing special-enrollment period. A full list of qualifying life events can be found by visiting coveredca.com/specialenrollment/.
Californians will have their insurance begin on the first day of the following month after signing up. They can explore their options to get insurance during special enrollment in several ways: Get free and confidential assistance over the phone, in a variety of languages, from one of more than 14,000 certified agents and community-based organizations throughout the state that provide free, confidential help. Use CoveredCA.com’s Help on Demand feature to get free help from a certified enroller. Call Covered California at (800) 300-1506. Opportunities for Californians to Enroll in Insurance for 2027 Covered California’s openenrollment period, when consumers can sign up for insurance for 2027, begins on Nov. 1, 2026, and will run through Jan. 31, 2027. For coverage for all of 2027, enrollment must be completed by Dec. 31, 2026. Covered California’s nearly 1.8 million enrollees may renew or switch their plans starting on Oct. 1. They may review their options at any time on CoveredCA.com.
SCD Pain Crisis? Here’s What to Do By Evan Bollinger Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a condition that lasts for life. Turning normal blood cells into sickle shapes, SCD presents a whole host of challenges. One of them, unfortunately, is the onset of sometimes extremely painful episodes. Triggered by blood flow blockages to tissues and organs, these ‘pain crises’ cannot be mistaken. When these flare-ups occur, quality of life becomes paramount. Fortunately, while disrupting and even downright scary, SCD pain crises don’t have to dominate your life. Here are five types of SCD crises and what you can do. Experts discuss the challenges of living with Sickle Cell Disease and the urgent need for better healthcare advocacy and systemic change. 1. Vaso-Occlusive Crisis (VOC) Most people with Sickle Cell Disease will experience VOC the most. A common pain crisis,
VOC happens when sickle cells block blood flow in tiny vessels. And you’ll know it. The symptoms range from severe pain in the joints, chest, and bones to swelling of the extremities. Fever often happens too. The first thing to do is to try to prevent VOC, which can be done by hydrating constantly. This can prevent the sticking of cells that lead to blockages. If you’re already in crisis and the pain is strong, try over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. If the pain gets too much to bear, your doctor can prescribe opioids. Warm compresses on areas of pain are also useful, as is ample rest to recover from the crisis. continued on page 6
Bladder Cancer: What Black Men Need to Know... continued Tis: A non-invasive flat carcinoma (carcinoma in situ) T1: Infiltration of the lamina propria T2a: Infiltration of the inner muscle T2b: Infiltration of the deep muscle T3a or T3b: Extending beyond the bladder wall T4a: Involving the prostate gland or seminal vesicles T4b: Involving the pelvic wall or abdominal wall If the lymph nodes are involved, “N+” is tagged onto the end of the tumor stage (for example, T3N+). If cancer has metastasized to the lymph nodes and distant organs, “N+M1” is tagged to the end of the tumor stage, according to Verywell Health. Life As A Cancer Survivor Bladder cancer can successfully be treated, but it still helps to take some extra steps to help you readjust to life as a cancer survivor and reduce your risk of the cancer returning. This requires some lifestyle changes. Not sure where to start? Here are some tips from Verywell
Health: Quitting cigarettes is considered a must. Even if you have smoked heavily in the past, studies suggest that your risk of recurrence may be entirely mitigated if you remain smokefree for 10 years.20 Low-fat diets are believed to be beneficial, both in preventing bladder cancer and avoiding recurrence. Eating large amounts of processed red meats should also be avoided, since they have been associated with an increased risk.21 Antioxidant-rich foods may also help reduce cancer risk, including those that contain quercetin (cranberries, broccoli), lycopene (tomatoes, carrots, red cabbage), vitamin E (almonds, sunflower seeds), or epigallocatechin gallate (green tea, apples, dark chocolate).22 Increased fluid intake may also decrease your risk. A 10-year retrospective study concluded that men who drank two quarts of water per day were 49% less likely to get bladder cancer compared to those who drank less a quart per day.
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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 20260007481 The FBN Statement was filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk’s Office Date Filed: 08/11/2026 Filing Expires On: 08/11/2031 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg): CHOSEN DYNAMICS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 5618 PHEASANT DRIVE FONTANA, CA 92336 Business Mailing Address: 5618 PHEASANT DRIVE FONTANA, CA 92336 Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant (First Name): SARAH (Middle Initial only): C (Last Name): NASH 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/: SARAH C NASH, 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 20, 27, September 3, 10, 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20260007638 The FBN Statement was filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk’s Office Date Filed: 08/17/2026 Filing Expires On: 08/17/2031 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg): BETTER BUZZ COFFEE ROASTERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 15122 BEAR VALLEY RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Business Mailing Address: 3636 NOBEL DR SUITE 475 SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 Employees: 45 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: BETTER BUZZ COFFEE COMPANY, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No: (Optional): Corporation or LLC Street Address: 801 UNIVERSITY AVE SAN DIEGO, CA 92103 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company 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/: JENNIFER MAGLIO, VP, 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 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20260007399 The FBN Statement was filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk’s Office Date Filed: 08/07/2026 Filing Expires On: 08/07/2031 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg): 1. CASHBACK LOANS 2. CASHBACK PAYDAY ADVANCE 3. CASHBACK 4. MYWAGESPAN 5. CALIFORNIA CASH LOANS 6. CALIFORNIA ONLINE LOANS 7. WAGESPAN County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 10532 ACACIA STREET B5 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Business Mailing Address: PO BOX 6090 LAQUINTA, CA 92248 Employees: 25 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: CASHBAK, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No: (Optional): Corporation or LLC Street Address: 10532 ACACIA STREET SUITE B5 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company 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.): Dec 16, 2015 /s/: ERIC OTTEN, PRESIDENT, 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 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20260006980 The FBN Statement was filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk’s Office Date Filed: 07/27/2026 Filing Expires On: 07/272031
LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg): ALLIANCE AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LLC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 258 S K ST SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Business Mailing Address: 258 S K ST SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Employees: 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: ALLIANCE AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No: (Optional): Corporation or LLC Street Address: 258 S K ST SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company 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/: Jose Vasquez, Managing Member, 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 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20260006626 The FBN Statement was filed with the San Bernardino County Clerk’s Office Date Filed: 07/15/2026 Filing Expires On: 07/15/2031 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg): THE DELIVERY TEAM LLC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 15225 APACHE RD APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307 Business Mailing Address: 15225 APACHE RD APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307 Employees: 0 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: THE DELIVERY TEAM LLC State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No: (Optional): 202464415541 Corporation or LLC Street Address: 15225 APACHE RD APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company 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.): Nov 01, 2024 /s/: DARTELL E. HOBSON, PRESIDENT, 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 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2026.
SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ANDREW ADESIDA an individual; INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL SERVICES & URGENT CARE INC., a California corporation; and DOES 1-10 inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE: KRET, LLC, a California limited liability company NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta
citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVVS2602009 The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): San Bernardino County Superior Court-Victorville District 14455 Civic Drive Victorville, CA 92392 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Amy A. Mousavi, Esq.; Mousavi Law, PC 4343 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 250-J Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949)864-9667 DATE (Fecha): 3/25/2026 Clerk (Secretario) by: /s/ Alyssa Leber, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 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 2021 BMW 330I VIN# 3MW5R1J01M8C10096 CA LIC# G2OHOME LIEN SALE: 9/9/2026 AT: 09:00 AM 2310 E 3RD ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Published in The San Bernardino American News August 27, 2026
2008 BMW 328I VIN# WBAWV13578P119785 CA LIC# 9SYF198 LIEN SALE: 9/9/2026 AT: 09:00 AM 2310 E 3RD ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Published in The San Bernardino American News August 27, 2026 2007 JEEP WRANGLER VIN# 1J4FA24167L164670 CA LIC# 6WNL293 LIEN SALE: 9/9/2026 AT: 09:00 AM 2310 E 3RD ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Published in The San Bernardino American News August 27, 2026
2018 HYUN SONATA VIN# 5NPE34AF9JH689161 CA LIC# 8ERH073 LIEN SALE: 9/9/2026 AT: 09:00 AM 2310 E 3RD ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Published in The San Bernardino American News August 27, 2026 2018 TOYT COROLLA VIN# 5YFBURHE4JP799063 CA LIC# 9HHX497 LIEN SALE: 9/9/2026 AT: 09:00 AM 2310 E 3RD ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Published in The San Bernardino American News August 27, 2026
2019 HYUN NEXO VIN# KM8J74A64KU001136 CA LIC# DK99R26 LIEN SALE: 9/9/2026 AT: 09:00 AM 2310 E 3RD ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Published in The San Bernardino American News August 27, 2026
2025 KIA NIRO VIN# KNDCR3L19S5142510 CA LIC# NONE LIEN SALE: 9/8/2026 AT: 10:00 AM 16169 YUCCA STREET, HESPERIA, CA 92345 Published in The San Bernardino American News August 27, 2026 2013 AUDI TT VIN# TRUSFAFK4D1013507 TX LIC# JAYJAYS LIEN SALE: 9/9/2026 AT: 09:00 AM 2310 E 3RD ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Published in The San Bernardino American News August 27, 2026
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Assemblymember Ramos Launches County's Salvation SCD Pain Crisis? Here’s What to Do... continued Army Red Kettle Campaign State Leader Joins with The Salvation Army Advisory Board to Launch 2026 Campaign Supporting Lifesaving Services for Vulnerable Populations Business Financial News
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California Assemblymember James Ramos is the keynote speaker at The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff celebration, the official launch of the 2026 Christmas fundraising campaign. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Bear Springs Event Center in Highland, California.
The Salvation Army Advisory Board member Tom Brickley rings the bells to raise funds to help the Hungry, Homeless, and Hopeless this holiday season.
SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County announces that California Assemblymember James Ramos will serve as keynote speaker at the Red Kettle Kickoff celebration, marking the official launch of the 2026 holiday fundraising campaign. This year's theme is Transforming Lives. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Bear Springs Event Center in Highland, California. The iconic Red Kettle campaign is The Salvation Army's most recognized and cherished fundraising initiative. This year's kickoff celebration will bring together community members, volunteers, local business leaders, and supporters to celebrate The Salvation Army's year-round commitment to serving the hungry, homeless, and hopeless throughout San Bernardino County. Assemblymember Ramos's participation underscores the critical importance of community partnership in addressing
during this campaign directly supports the emergency shelter, meals, job training, showers for the homeless and other services we provide year-round to families and individuals in crisis," said Major Adam Morales "The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County exemplifies what's possible when a community comes together with compassion and commitment," said Assemblymember James Ramos. "For over a century, this organization has provided lifesaving services to our most vulnerable neighbors—shelter, food, addiction services and support. The Red Kettle campaign is essential to sustaining and expanding these services during the holidays and year-round. I'm honored to help amplify The Salvation Army's message that no one in our community should face poverty, homelessness, or hardship alone." The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County serves thousands of residents annually through comprehensive social
homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality in the region. Assemblymember James Ramos, who represents the 40th Assembly District, has been a steadfast advocate for vulnerable populations and has championed legislation addressing housing insecurity, homelessness, and support for low-income families. His commitment to social justice and community welfare aligns perfectly with The Salvation Army's mission and values. "We are deeply honored that Assemblymember James Ramos will join us to kick off this vital campaign," said Major Adam Morales, corps officer for The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County. "His leadership in advocating for our most vulnerable neighbors resonates with The Salvation Army's core mission. The Red Kettle represents hope and compassion in action, and his voice will help amplify our message that every person deserves dignity, support, and opportunity. Every dollar donated
services. Last year's Red Kettle campaign raised over $136,921, enabling the organization to expand emergency shelter capacity, distribute holiday meals and gifts to families in need, and deliver disaster relief assistance. With increased need across the county, this year's goal is to raise $150,000 to expand services and reach additional vulnerable populations during the critical winter months. The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County provides a comprehensive range of services, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, meal services, disaster relief, children's programs, elderly services, food pantries, and financial assistance. Red Kettle donations support all of these programs, ensuring that individuals and families have access to hope and opportunity regardless of their circumstances. Ways to Support the Red Kettle Campaign include making a donation at the kick-off event on October 20, continued in next 2 columns
Assemblymember Ramos Launches County's Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign ...continued volunteering to ring the Red Kettle bell at retail locations throughout the season, donating online at salvationarmyusa.org, sponsoring a family through The Salvation Army's Holiday Assistance Program, supporting the campaign through corporate, business, and community organization partnerships, and contributing in-kind donations of essential items and supplies. Red Kettle Kickoff Event Details: Date: October 20, 2026
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Photo Credit: Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Riverside, CA – August 25th, 2026 – Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) has been recognized in the national media outlet, Food Bank News, and its annual Advocacy High Honor Roll that lists food banks that have Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) resources available, an advocacy page, community calls to action for contacting legislators, and policy priorities supported by the food bank displayed on its website. “Advocacy work is imperative to supporting our neighbors, especially in uncertain times as SNAP changes are affecting families nationwide,” says Vanesa Rangel-Mercado, Interim CEO at FARSB. “Keeping our community aware of changing policies that affect our operations ensures that supporters can choose to advocate on our behalf for greater impact on the Inland Empire (IE) and beyond.” Of the top 100 food banks ranked by revenue, FARSB ranked in the top 50 for offering
multiple digital advocacy options for community members looking to support food assistance. With a dedicated page for CalFresh – California’s name for SNAP – assistance, neighbors can use its website to check for eligibility, get application assistance, and access Spanish translation services to help apply through their country of residence. This report highlights a trend of food banks becoming more active in the advocacy space, as there were just 33 food banks making the list in 2022. Much of this change can be attributed to the implementation of HR-1 and its effects on federal funding and SNAP benefits. Several changes have been made, with more upcoming, so food banks like FARSB have stepped in to disseminate information to their community to help limit the impact on families. See the full list on the special report: High Honor Roll To learn more about FARSB advocacy, visit www.FeedingIE. org/advocate
Common symptoms include fever, fast breathing, cough, difficulty breathing, and pain in the chest. When it comes to ACS, don’t try to take matters into your own hands. Even if you just suspect it, get medical attention right away. Oxygen therapy will be used to get your blood-oxygen levels back up. You may also receive antibiotics if you’re infected. In rare cases, a blood transfusion can help to provide non-sickle cells. 3. Aplastic Crisis Unlike the previous conditions, aplastic crisis isn’t about sickle cells causing blockages. Rather, it occurs when your body stops making new red blood cells. This can lead to serious anemia, which causes fatigue, difficulty breathing, ashen skin, and a fast pulse. Because aplastic crisis is often triggered by a parvovirus B19 infection, treating the infection is your first step. Blood transfusions may also be necessary. With a transfusion, you can get a handle on the anemia and increase the number of red blood cells in your body. 4. Dactylitis (Hand-Foot Syndrome) Hand-foot syndrome is basically what it sounds like. You’ll know you have it because your hands and feet will swell and hurt. Dactylitis is also one of the very first issues to occur in babies and children with Sickle Cell Disease. To treat the condition, stay on top of your fluid intake, and manage
pain with OTC or prescription meds. Warm compresses can also relieve areas of pain and swelling. 5. Splenic Sequestration Crisis Last but not least is splenic sequestration crisis, which stems from sickle cells clogging the spleen. When this happens, your spleen bloats, and a critical protein in your red blood cells, hemoglobin, decreases. Because this crisis can be fatal, you should always consult medical attention if you suspect it. The crisis is characterized by sudden and extreme pain where your spleen is located (left side of the abdomen). You may also notice a pale skin tone, weakness, and fatigue. When this happens, don’t play around. Call 911 or seek immediate medical attention. Blood transfusions can help, and in some cases, a splenectomy to remove your spleen may be necessary. Keeping Things in Check If you’re diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease and are looking to make the most of your life, it doesn’t have to be difficult. The first thing you need to do is stay hydrated. All day, every day. Drink even when you’re not thirsty, as this can prevent your sickle cells from clumping. Be sure to also avoid triggers, like excessive stress, high altitudes, and very high or low temperatures. See a hematologist regularly and adopt a healthy lifestyle filled with nutritious foods, consistent exercises, and relaxation techniques. Many sufferers with SCD find meditation and yoga to be very useful. And always, always, always seek support networks. There are continued in next 2 columns
Volunteer Opportunities: The Salvation Army is actively recruiting volunteers to ring Red Kettle bells at strategic retail locations throughout San Bernardino County during the holiday season. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Those interested in supporting this vital campaign can sign up at the kick-off event on October 20 or visit www.salvationarmyusa.org/ volunteer for more information. You can donate in person or online. To donate online, go to SanBernardino.SalvationArmy. org. If you are Hungry, Homeless, or Hopeless, The Salvation Army can help. Call (909) 792-6868.
Commentary: The Great Potential of Black Children in Texas
FARSB Makes the Advocacy High Honor SCD Pain Crisis? Here’s What to Do...continued from page 4 Roll for 4th Year in a Row 2. Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS) Affecting the lungs, ACS can be a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical intervention. Caused by sickle cells clogged in the vessels of the lungs, ACS can bring inflammation, infections, and trouble breathing.
Features: Keynote address by Assemblymember James Ramos, live music, food, volunteer sign-ups, and donation opportunities
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AFRICAN-AMERICAN NEWS AND ISSUES – DALLAS — In Texas, Black children possess significant potential and aspirations, but face substantial hurdles to their success. These challenges stem not from their inherent abilities, but from systemic issues such as unequal school funding, unfair disciplinary practices, and socioeconomic stressors. Every child deserves a fair chance to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams. In Texas, millions of brilliant, creative, and hard-working Black children want to become doctors, engineers, artists, and leaders. However, facts show that Black youth face tough challenges that make it much harder for them to succeed. This is not because of who they are or how hard they try. Instead, it is because of unfair rules, historical problems, and a lack of resources in their schools and neighborhoods. By understanding these problems and looking at real solutions, we can help every Black child in Texas reach their full potential. To understand why this happens, we must look at where the money goes. Texas is a wealthy state, but it ranks 47th in the nation for how much money it spends on each student. Even worse, schools are funded by local property taxes. This means neighborhoods with lower incomes get less money for education. Because of this, about 35% of majorityBlack schools in Texas get low grades like a “D” or “F” from the state, while only 8% of majority-white schools do.
Many underfunded schools do not have enough teachers, upto-date computers, or advanced classes like Algebra II. On top of that, Texas recently started a voucher program that takes tax money away from public schools and gives it to private schools. This hurts Black children because most private schools are in wealthy areas, leaving public schools with fewer resources. Another major hurdle inside the school building is unfair punishment. Studies show that Texas school districts are two and a half times more likely to suspend Black students in early grades, like Pre-K through second grade, than white students for the exact same behaviors. When kids are constantly kicked out of class, they miss important lessons and start to feel rejected by their school. This problem is called the “school-to-prison pipeline.” When children are pushed out of classrooms, they are much more likely to fall behind, drop out of high school, or get into trouble with the law later in life. Additionally, many schools in low-income neighborhoods do not have enough counselors to help kids deal with stress, but they do have school police officers who treat normal mistakes like crimes. Outside of school, life can also be very stressful for many Black families in Texas. About 29% of Black children in Texas live in poverty, which means their families struggle to pay for basic necessities. It is very hard for a student to focus on a math test if they did not eat breakfast, or if their family is worried about losing their apartment. Texas also has a very high number of people without health insurance. When a child cannot see a doctor or get glasses when they need them, continued on page 7
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Special education funding model is failing California schools Street Racing Operation Results in a DUI By Helio Brasil, retired superintendent, Keyes Union School District in Stanislaus County
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After more than three decades in public education, including many years as a superintendent, I believe we have reached a point where something has to change in how we fund and deliver special education and student mental health services. California has built a system in which school districts are legally and morally responsible for meeting increasingly complex student needs, while much of the financial and workforce burden falls on local districts. That system is no longer sustainable. We cannot continue promising children the services they need, requiring school districts to provide them, and then failing to adequately fund the people and programs necessary to fulfill that promise. A recent EdSource article examining Fresno Unified’s budget challenges provides an example of a much larger
structural problem confronting school districts throughout California. Fresno’s situation should concern every educator, parent, policymaker and taxpayer, not because Fresno is unique, but precisely because it is not. The question is not whether students with disabilities deserve these services. They absolutely do. Every child deserves an education that recognizes individual needs, provides meaningful access to learning, and gives students the support necessary to succeed. Our responsibility under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and our moral responsibility as educators cannot be treated as simply costs to be reduced. The problem is that districts are being asked to meet increasingly complex needs without consistently providing
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MALDEF Appeals Ruling In Pasadena Unified School District School-Closure Case, Files Opening Brief Education/Opinion (LOS ANGELES) – A Latino civil rights organization representing Latino parents and students is appealing a state trial court judgment in favor of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) in a case challenging the district’s 2019 -2020 elementary school closures. In December 2022, MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) filed suit against PUSD on behalf of seven Latino parents whose children were transferred to other schools following the closure of three elementary schools in 2020. The case was tried before the court without a jury over four days in November 2025. MALDEF attorneys presented evidence that the district shuttered the schools without providing parents with adequate opportunity for meaningful input and that the closures violated the California Constitution’s guarantee of a right to education, as well as California civil rights protections. On January 30, 2026, the court issued a statement of decision and entered judgment in favor of PUSD concluding that the district did not violate the California Equal Protection Clause, California Government Code section 11135, California Education Code section 220 or any other applicable law in connection with the school closures. The court also denied all requests for declaratory and injunctive relief and awarded costs to the district. Attorneys filed the notice of appeal on March 26 in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Briefing in the appeal began on August 24,
as the case moved forward before the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District. Please attribute the following statement to MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz: “Civil rights protections are only real if judges understand them and apply them with fairness and diligence. California law categorically protects against significant discriminatory effects in education decision-making, regardless of whether the effects are intentional or not. Latino students here plainly bore the brunt of the dislocation, discontinuity, and other negative effects of school closures in Pasadena.” Please attribute the following statement to MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) Staff Attorney Carly Pablos: “Latino students disproportionately shouldered the burden of PUSD’s decision to close three elementary schools during the 2019-2020 school year, and our clients faced academic disruption, emotional distress, and logistical challenges as a result of being forced to change schools. With this appeal, we hope that the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, will recognize the discriminatory impact of PUSD’s elementary school closures on the Latino community and deliver justice to PUSD’s Latino students.”
the funding or having the qualified workforce necessary to do so. Fresno Unified is experiencing what districts large and small are seeing: growing special education, behavioral, and mental health needs, along with shortages of special education teachers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, behavioral specialists, nurses, social workers and instructional support staff. We cannot continue promising children the services they need, requiring school districts to provide them, and then failing to adequately fund the people and programs necessary to fulfill that promise. An individualized education program (IEP) is a legal commitment. Districts cannot simply decide that revenues are declining and therefore reduce a student’s legally required services. When special education costs outpace dedicated funding, the difference must come from somewhere — often, the unrestricted general fund, putting pressure on programs and personnel serving every student. That is not sustainable. Fresno Unified financial reports on Ed-Data An explanation of categorical funding on Ed100 Fresno received an additional $21 million in dedicated special education funding, which is welcome. But the article also reports that special education
costs added more than $10 million to the district’s deficit in 2025-26 alone, illustrating how quickly growing needs can consume new resources. There also must be accountability. Additional funding should come with careful evaluation of outcomes, staffing models, caseloads, outside contracting costs, administrative structures, and whether dollars are actually reaching students. More money without thoughtful reform will not solve every problem. But expecting districts to provide increasingly intensive and legally mandated services without sufficient resources will not solve anything either. Fresno Unified deserves credit for trying to preserve services through restructuring, collaboration, county partnerships, telehealth and other approaches. But creativity cannot indefinitely substitute for capacity. This should not become a debate between fiscal responsibility and supporting children with disabilities. We must do both. Special education is not somebody else’s program. As students’ needs are becoming more complex and the professionals required to serve them are increasingly difficult to find, the financial burden on local districts continues to grow. At some point, policymakers must acknowledge that asking schools to simply “do more with less” is no longer a strategy.
Gov. Newsom Launches New Free Lunch Program; Announces Nearly $14,000 Per Family in Universal TK Savings...continued from page 2 and continued improvement among socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Newsom said the broader effort is aimed at ensuring students have the support they need before, during and after the school day. “Every parent wants their child to feel safe, supported, nourished, and inspired when they walk through the school doors,” said Siebel Newsom. “California recognizes that if we want to give our kids the best start in life, we need to invest in the whole child.” On Aug. 21, Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom
announced that families have claimed 1 million accounts through CalKIDS, California’s publicly funded college and career savings program. Launched in 2022, CalKIDS has established more than 6 million accounts containing over $2.3 billion in savings, with eligible students receiving up to $1,500 for higher education or career training. The Newsoms also unveiled the California Golden Start Challenge, a public-private partnership aimed at encouraging businesses and philanthropic organizations to contribute additional money to children’s savings accounts.
Commentary: The Great Potential of Black Children in Texas...continued from page 6 their grades suffer. Furthermore, the child welfare system treats Black families differently. Black children make up only 11% of the Texas population, but they make up 21% of the kids taken away by Child Protective Services. This creates deep sadness and instability. Even though these problems are big, there are clear solutions that can fix them. First, Texas needs to change how it funds education. Instead of taking money away for private school vouchers, the state should use its billions of dollars in extra cash to fund public schools equally. Schools should also stop punishing kids by sending them away. Instead, they should use “restorative justice,” which teaches students how to fix their mistakes and stay in class. Schools also need more Black teachers. Research shows that when Black students have teachers who look like them, they do better in school and feel more confident about their futures. Right now, there are also great groups helping Black children succeed. Organizations like the 100
Black Men and the African American Youth Harvest Foundation offer free tutoring, fun summer camps, and mentors who help kids plan for college. At home, families can help by teaching children to be proud of their history and who they are. When kids know they are strong and intelligent, they can face tough challenges without giving up.In conclusion, Black children in Texas have all the talent in the world, but the system around them needs to be fixed. By giving schools equal money, stopping unfair punishments, and supporting families with healthcare and food, Texas can become a place where every child can thrive. It takes everyone working together to make sure that a child’s future is determined by their big dreams, not by the hurdles in their way. The post THE GREAT POTENTIAL OF BLACK CHILDREN IN TEXAS appeared first on African American News and Issues. Based on reporting by AfricanAmerican News and Issues – Dallas.
Arrest and Numerous Citations Issued for Various Traffic Violations Including Speeding Education/Opinion DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 22, 2026 INCIDENT: Street Racing Operation Results L O C AT I O N : C i t y o f Victorville On August 22, 2026, the Victorville Station conducted a street racing operation from approximately 4:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. The operation was aimed at addressing unsafe driving and traffic violations throughout the city of Victorville. During the four-hour enforcement operation, deputies
conducted 35 traffic stops, resulting in one DUI arrest, four speeding citations, and 24 citations for other traffic violations. The enforcement operation was conducted as part of ongoing efforts to address dangerous driving behaviors and promote roadway safety throughout the Victorville community. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Each week submission deadline for legal publications & news articles is by 5pm Monday of that week to published. How three bills to close California’s student achievement gap ran aground...continued from page 2 Health and Human Services Agency. The working group would present its findings to the Legislature by 2029 and then annually give updates. CSBA considered AB 2225 the centerpiece of its legislative effort and expressed disappointment that the full package is no longer moving ahead. CEO and Executive Director Vernon Billy optimistically predicted it was just a matter of time for the others to pass. “We recognize that our policy approach was the first of its kind in California, and like many other visionary approaches, it takes time for systems to catch up to the vision. We are hopeful that this will be the case here,” he said in a statement. Publicly support, privately oppose But long-time Sacramento observer Kevin Gordon wasn’t at all surprised. He said he has seen similar scenarios before: Bills sail through their house of origin — in this case the Assembly for the four CSBA-sponsored bills — with near-unanimous approval, then pass through the policy committee in the second house — in this case the Senate Education Committee — only to be stopped by the Senate Appropriations Committee. Legislators or organizations that oppose a bill but do not want to come out against it publicly can express their reservations privately, and rely on the Appropriations Committee to kill bills, said Gordon, president of the Sacramento consulting firm, Capitol Advisors Group. “Given the underlying theme of the bill package is to hold the state itself accountable, I was wondering about the likelihood it could be successful when the process allows bills to die without being revealed as to the reason,” Gordon said. Dozens of school districts, the California State PTA and several county offices of education supported the four bills. Statewide education organizations that are usually allies of CSBA, such as the California Association of School Business Officials, California School Superintendents and the California Association of School Administrators, didn’t register their support or opposition. In fact, no one registered opposition to the bills. Newsom, like other governors, typically does not take a public position on bills until they reach his desk. But that doesn’t mean they don’t also send private signals.
“Many times over my career I have heard the phrase, ‘Please don’t let that bill reach my desk,’” said Gordon. Whether that happened with CSBA’s bills is unclear. As part of the 2026-27 state budget, Newsom pushed through a major realignment of TK-12 governance. His plan resembles recommendations in a December 2025 report from PACE, an independent university-based research center, that captured Newsom’s attention. As of January 2027, responsibility for managing the California Department of Education will shift from the state superintendent of public instruction to an education commissioner appointed by the governor, similar to the structure used for other cabinet heads. The new commissioner will report to both the governor and to the State Board appointed by the governor. CSBA was among dozens of education advocates and organizations that supported the legislation. All 58 county superintendents also supported it, said Ed Manansala, El Dorado County superintendent of schools, “because a lack of unified state direction forces schools to absorb the cost of competing priorities, making sustained improvement unlikely.” Under the new law, the education commissioner will spend the first eight months developing recommendations to clarify and streamline the current system of education oversight and school improvement. The commissioner will present findings and recommendations to the governor and the Legislature before issuing a final report on Oct. 1, 2027. The restructuring process echoes CSBA’s proposed Alignment and Impact Plan in the reorganization process outlined in the new state law. Flint said CSBA’s approach would have brought into the process the perspectives of school district officials and educators instead of “relying on those who maintained the system we are trying to reform.” But what CSBA viewed as complementary, the governor’s office may have viewed as redundant or excessive. Flint acknowledged holding several meetings with the governor’s aides about the CSBA’s bills, but the administration isn’t commenting, and Flint declined to reveal what was discussed, other than to state the obvious: Four bills were heading toward passage, and now three are not.
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11 Reasons Why Black Folks Will Always Love Dolly Sean Grayson, Sonya Massey’s Killer, Dies in Prison at 32 Parton Music legend Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80. And while she had countless fans, she got lots of love from the Black community.
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By Shanelle Genai Published August 25, 2026 the death of George Floyd. “I do understand people having to make themselves known and felt and seen. And of course Black Lives Matter. Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter? No, everybody matters,” Parton said in an interview in 2020 during the height of the George Floyd protests. Her words echoed across the internet and consequently led to her receiving a mural in Nashville. Country music legend Dolly Parton has come to hold a special place in Black folks’ hearts over the years. So it’s no wonder that news of her death on Tuesday (August 25) has countless folks in our community mourning the beloved country music star. Parton passed away in Nashville, though no cause of death has been determined yet. She was 80. From her signature blonde hair and dimpled smile to her glamorous persona and sweet Southern belle accent, it’s easy to see why Parton captured the love and adoration of our culture. She didn’t just collaborate with some of our favorite artists; she showed up for us as an ally and outspoken advocate for a variety of issues. Given the truly sad news of her passing, we’re looking at all the reasons why we rock with the “Jolene” singer. Rest easy, Dolly. Dolly Parton Wanted Whitney Houston to Cover “I Will Always Love You” – and Was Grateful She Did Most people know that Parton originally sang “I Will Always Love You” in 1974, but Whitney Houston breathed new life into the song when she covered it for her 1992 film, “The Bodyguard.” In a 2017 interview with Harry Connick Jr., Parton revealed that she was “grateful” that Houston sang her song, as she had submitted it for consideration for the film but never heard back. She also previously told Larry King that she was “flattered” and “honored” by Houston’s performance. “When Whitney did ‘I Will Always Love You,’ Lord, I mean, that thing generated so much music,” Parton said. “There was a tabloid story saying that Whitney and I were in a big feud; she said it was her song, and I
said it was mine. None of that was ever true. I was so flattered, so honored, and so lucky that she did it.” Dolly Parton’s Surprising Investment of “I Will Always Love You” Royalties Thanks to Houston’s rendition of the song, Parton received nearly $10 million in royalties. In an interview with Andy Cohen in 2021, she revealed that she used some of the money to invest in a Black neighborhood in Nashville. She purchased a commercial complex in Sevier Park as a way to honor Houston and dubbed it the “house Whitney built.” She Changed Her Restaurant Name to Reflect the Right Side of History In 2018, Parton changed the name of her popular Pigeon Forge, Tennessee dinner show from “Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede” to “Dolly Parton’s Stampede” in an effort to differentiate her business from the negative, racist connotations that the word “dixie” holds. Per historians, the word became an anthem for the Confederacy and was associated with the evils of slavery. Pete Owens, Director of Media and Public Relations for World Choice Investments, which also co-owns Parton’s restaurant, said at the time that the name “clearly showed that there was a misconception about what our show was about. They don’t really seem to understand that the Stampede is a patriotic, spectacular show.” Dolly Parton Believed Black Lives Matter Parton used her platform to support the Black Lives Matter movement during a painfully divisive time in the country after
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Dolly Parton Supported Beyoncé’s “Jolene” Cover and Foray Into Country Music In a post to Instagram in February 2024, Parton weighed in on the conversation surrounding Beyoné’s country singles, “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold’em,” showing nothing but love to the “Renaissance” artist. She later cosigned Bey’s cover of “Jolene.” “I think it was very bold of her,” Parton told E! News in May 2024. “When they said she was gonna do ‘Jolene,’ I expected it to be my regular one, but it wasn’t. But I love what she did to it. And as a songwriter, you love the fact that people do your songs no matter how they do them.” Dolly Parton’s Fashion Game Was Always on Point, Just Like Us Black TikToker Camille Viviana praised Parton for her always over-the-top and unapologetic glam. “People say she’s tacky, I say she’s iconic: Miss Dolly Parton,” she said. She later went on to say that deliberately “doing too much” with her fashion and hair made her admirable due to her authenticity and confidence to be herself. That’s something Black folks know a lot about! She Was a Philanthropic Queen Viviana also reminded us that Parton’s generosity knew no bounds. As part of her Dollywood Foundation, she started the Imagination Library in 1995 to promote literacy in children from birth to age five by providing free books.
Black Folks’ Love for Dolly is so Strong, It’s Sometimes Unexplainable TikTok user Lil’ Lo couldn’t quite articulate why she rides so hard for Parton, but rest assured, she’s not playing when it comes to her country queen. “I will not be explaining, I will not be elaborating. Just know that if you f*ck with this b*tch, you’re gonna have to f*cking go through me,” she said. Sounds about right to us! Dolly Parton Always Knew How to Read the Room “For me, Dolly Parton is Betty White to y’all,” said TikTok user Lovely Monroe Doll88. “Something happen to her, I’mma just lose it.” She went on to applaud the decision Parton made in 2021 to refuse to have a statue erected of her in Nashville. At the time, Parton cited the current social climate and felt the decision would’ve been inappropriate and respectfully declined the offer. “That’s what you do,” the user said. Dolly Was Street Smart and Business Savvy TikTok user Shiheem praised Parton for her business savvy and for always having her ducks in a row when it came to her song credits and her money. If there’s one thing Black people don’t play about, it’s our money. It seems Parton was just like some of our other beloved singers, like Aretha Franklin, who made sure they got what was rightfully owed at the end of the day. Dolly Parton Was One of the Few People We Would Adopt as Part of the “Black Delegation Trade-Off” As part of a viral 2023 joke, when Black folks on social media were deciding which one of our kinfolks to trade to the white side in exchange for one of their nonproblematic members, Parton’s name was consistently at the top of the list – and for good reason.
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GARLAND JOURNAL — Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, has died in prison at age 32. Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, in her Springfield, Illinois, home in
July 2024 after she called 911. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison in January 2026. Sean Grayson was the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, inside her Springfield, Illinois home in July 2024 after she called 911 to report a possible prowler. A jury convicted him of second-degree murder, and he was sentenced to 20 years in prison in January 2026. He had been battling stage 4 colon cancer, but his attorney confirmed he died in prison today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, around noon — his official cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Based on reporting by Garland Journal.
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Gov. Newsom’s Latest Appointees Include Sacramento Advocate for Formerly Incarcerated Students; State’s New Tech Chief G o v. G a v i n N e w s o m announced eight appointments Aug. 19, including a new state chief technology officer and the reappointment of a Sacramento State outreach coordinator who works with formerly incarcerated students. Ayushi Roy, of San Francisco, was appointed state chief technology officer at the California Department of Technology. Roy has taught at Harvard Kennedy School since 2022 and previously held technology and policy roles with New America, the U.S. General Services Administration, and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Roy’s policy work has focused on the gap between government programs and the people they are intended to serve. In a Harvard course inspired by Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter,” she teaches students to examine how administrative and implementation barriers can undermine social safety-net programs. “I do know as a practitioner, having served in the government for over a dozen years, that the building of technology is the easy part; managing the political feasibility and the implementation is the hard part,” Roy said. Roy’s appointment requires Senate confirmation and carries compensation of $214,692. Newsom also reappointed
Michael Love, of Sacramento, to the State Rehabilitation Council, where he has served since 2025. Love has been an outreach coordinator at California State University, Sacramento since 2024 and previously held several roles at the university, including administrative services coordinator for Project Rebound and teacher’s associate. Project Rebound supports formerly incarcerated students as they pursue higher education, making Love’s appointment relevant to the council’s work involving vocational rehabilitation services. Love earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication studies from Sacramento State. He is a Democrat. Newsom also appointed Eric De La Cruz of Sacramento as executive director of the Racial Equity Commission. De La Cruz has served as chief of the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Toxic Substances Control since 2022. The position pays $146,220 and does not require Senate confirmation. The governor additionally appointed Christine Aurigemma to the State Rehabilitation Council and reappointed Lisa Weiler, Michelle Bello and Matthew Asner. The council positions are unpaid and do not require Senate confirmation.