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Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them and these will continue till they have resisted either with words or blows or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance those of whom they suppress. —Fredrick Douglass (1849)
Justice Ginsburg’s Death Could Prove Fatal to American Democracy
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Throughout her cancer diagnosis and treatment, Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought to the end with unwavering faith in our democracy and its ideals, and that’s how she’ll be remembered, Obama expressed in a written statement. “But she also left instructions for how she wanted her legacy to be honored,” observed President Barack By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ruth Bader Ginsburg – affectionately known as The Notorious R.B.G. (after the famous moniker of the late hip-hop star, The Notorious B.I.G.) – held on as long as she could while fiercely battling metastatic pancreatic cancer. At 87, the popular Supreme Court Justice had battled cancer and several other maladies, for some time. Just days before her death, as her strength waned, Ginsburg dictated this statement to her granddaughter Clara Spera: “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.” Echoing the sentiments of many, both inside and outside of the political spectrum acclaimed novelist Terry McMillan stated, “I was praying she could hold on.” The author and many others realized that, in sphere of today’s of American politics, where one of the two dominant parties is essentially wholly controlled by President Donald Trump and the hard-hearted Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, if they choose to ignore the Justice’s dying wishes, the Republicans, who control the Senate, have the votes to quickly confirm Ginsburg’s replacement. This is the case even as the president – and possibly McConnell – head toward lame-duck status. In spite of the an result from the impending confirmation process and it’s connectivity to an election that will occur in less than 45 days, the life and achievements of Ruth Bader Ginsburg are to be celebrated. America’s loss of one of its notable and most courageous jurists is palpable.
“We have lost a champion of justice, an icon and patriot, a woman who lived the concept of building a more perfect union,” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser affirmed. “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought for us until the very end, and it is that fighting spirit – that we were fortunate as a nation to benefit from time and time again – that made us love, respect, and admire her. We are heartbroken.” Hillary Shelton, the Chief Lobbyist of the NAACP, called Ginsburg’s death a sad day for America. “We are losing a real champion for Civil Rights, Voting Rights, Women’s Rights and Human Rights on our Supreme Court,” Shelton posited. Shelton honored Ginsburg for breaking through many barriers to the full participation of all Americans and demanded that Republicans wait until after the election to confirm a successor. “It is our hope that whoever fills her position would have her same values. We also urge that the president withhold the nomination to fill that position until after the election,” Shelton exclaimed. “It was Mitch McConnel who insisted not to allow President Obama to fill a position in his last year in office. We urge that there not be a nomination or consideration by the U.S. Senate until after the November election.” Through her cancer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought to the end with unwavering faith in our democracy and its ideals, and that’s how she’ll be remembered, Obama expressed in a written statement. “But she also left instructions for how she wanted
her legacy to be honored,” the popular former president observed. Obama recalled when Republicans refused to hold a hearing or an up-or-down vote on his Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland, and they invented the principle that the Senate shouldn’t fill an open seat on the Supreme Court before a new president was sworn in. “A basic principle of the law – and of everyday fairness – is that we apply rules with consistency, and not based on what’s convenient or advantageous in the moment,” Obama demanded. “The rule of law, the legitimacy of our courts, the fundamental workings of our democracy all depend on that basic principle. As votes are already being cast in this election, Republican Senators are now called to apply that standard. “The questions before the Court now and in the coming years – with decisions that will determine whether or not our economy is fair, our society is just, women are treated equally, our planet survives, and our democracy endures – are too consequential to future generations for courts to be filled through anything less than an unimpeachable process.” Sixty years ago, the Brooklyn born Ginsburg applied to be a Supreme Court clerk. She’d studied at two of the country’s finest law schools and had ringing recommendations. But because she was a woman, she was rejected, Obama recalled. Ten years later, she sent her first brief to the Supreme Court – which led it to strike down a state law based on gender
discrimination for the first time. And then, for nearly three decades, as the second woman ever to sit on the highest court in the land, she proved a warrior for gender equality – someone who believed that equal justice under the law only had meaning if it applied to every single American. “Over a long career on both sides of the bench – as a relentless litigator and an incisive jurist – Justice Ginsburg helped us see that discrimination on the basis of sex isn’t about an abstract ideal of equality; that it doesn’t only harm women; that it has real consequences for all of us. It’s about who we are – and who we can be,” Obama remarked, noting that Ginsburg inspired the generations who followed her. Justice Ginsberg always voiced strong and principled demands for justice and equality for all, and she was a lifelong champion of women’s and civil rights, declared Marcela Howell, the founder, and president of “In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda.” “We are putting the U.S. Senate on notice; we demand that no nominee be voted on until a new president is elected. We will take to the streets in protest if McConnell and his cohorts do not abide by their own precedent,” Howell avowed. “We promise to continue Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s fight for freedom. As we mourn, we will honor her life and legacy by fighting hard to demand a worthy successor. And we will fight even harder to ensure that all votes are counted on Election Day.”
This year’s wildfire season has already been out of the ordinary. About 3.3 million acres have burned across vast tracts of California, Oregon and Washington. The areas surrounding those places have also been affected by dangerous levels of smoke over the last few weeks. Although the skies in the Bay Area are no longer orange and the air quality has improved, wildfire season is not over. Therefore, officials are advising people living close to wildfires to learn more about how air quality affects their health. “Anytime we have any major wildfires, we often see some very high levels of air pollution,” said Dr. Jo Kay Ghosh, the Health Effects Officer at South Coast Air Quality Management District, the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. She spoke to California Black Media about how unhealthy air quality affects our health. “Most of us have been experiencing burning eyes, or a scratchy throat, a headache, or coughing,” she said. But for some people, these high levels of particle air pollution can cause more serious health problems such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks and heart attack.” Some Black communities in California are already exposed to higher levels of air pollution. A number of studies have found that that dangerous amounts of contaminants continue to poison the air in African-American and lower-income areas even as they decrease in higher-income and predominantly White areas. Several studies have also found that wildfires are growing contributors to fine-particle pollution across the West Coast. Though the long-term health effects of exposure to fine-particle pollution and smog are wellestablished, there has been little research on the long-term effects of wildfire smoke, according to environmental experts. “We k now that some communities that are living near a lot of sources of air pollution like freeways or areas where there's a lot of industrial activity, we know that these communities
are often disproportionately impacted by these types of health conditions. So whenever we have this kind of poor air quality during wildfires, we definitely recommend to take precaution because these high levels of pollution can cause some serious health problems,” Ghosh said. The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) measures the amount of air pollution on a scale from 0 to 500. It increases as air quality gets worse, with an AQI value over 300 representing hazardous air quality. When the AQI reaches between 101 and 150, members of sensitive groups may experience health effects, and at 151 or higher, members of the general public may experience health effects, with the risk getting higher as the AQI increases. Ghosh recommends that community members check their air quality frequently, as conditions can change quickly. South Coast Air Quality Management District has an air quality app available on their website in both English and Spanish. “When we have wildfire conditions, your air quality can change hour to hour and sometimes even within a few minutes, because the wind conditions really affect which direction the smoke is going. Some areas might see moderate air quality, and maybe in the next hour, it might go all the way up to unhealthy. So definitely check what the conditions are in your area at that time.” Ghosh says there are a few preventive measures all Californians affected by poor quality of air — or who live near wildfires — can take, too, to manage their health. “If you're seeing that your air quality in your area is unhealthy, try to stay indoors if your doors and windows shut. If you have an air conditioner, air purifier you can run that to help filter out particles that may have gotten indoors. But you know those units can be pretty expensive. So actually, there are some instructions available to create a temporary air purifier. If you can get a box fan and a disposable air filter, you can create a temporary air filter that you can use it in a bedroom.” The South Coast AQMD app is available at aqmd.gov/mobileapp.
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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION
Adding Fuel to the Fire of Our Pandemics NNPA NEWSWIRE — Forty-five fanned the flames of fear and uncertainty about COVID-19 with false comments about the virus. First, he said it was going to go away, and that it was no more severe than the flu. Then he suggested a drug, hydroxychloroquine, that has proven to be ineffective. Then he “jokingly” suggested Lysol or bleach to cure the virus.
Publisher’s Corner
By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor
Since the economy closed in late March, there has been plenty of time to develop a coordinated response to COVID 19, develop a back-to-school plan, and get school districts the additional resources they need to serve our nation's young people effectively. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) Nero, the Roman Emperor who legendarily fiddled while Rome burned is a symbol for an irresponsible, ineffective, and callous leader who shows indifference to people in crisis. The great Rome fire took place in the first century AD. The fiddle wasn’t invented until the eleventh century, so it is unlikely that the hedonistic emperor played the fiddle while his city was burning. More likely, he was engaged in some trivial or sybaritic act, regardless of the crisis. Our 45th President puts Nero to shame. Our country is burning, with COVID cases rising, racial tensions rising. The President is pouring fuel on an already-flaming fire with his callous indifference, ineffective leadership, and irresponsible proclamations. He has so utterly failed to provide a national plan to combat corona that Republican governors have called him out. Notably, Maryland governor Larry Hogan, who chairs the
National Governor’s Association, excoriated Mr. Trump in a July 16 Washington Post op-ed noting that our President seemed “more concerned about boosting the stock market or his reelection plans.” That’s fiddling while Rome burns. Forty-five fanned the flames of fear and uncertainty about COVID-19 with false comments about the virus. First, he said it was going to go away, and that it was no more severe than the flu. Then he suggested a drug, hydroxychloroquine, that has proven to be ineffective. Then he “jokingly” suggested Lysol or bleach to cure the virus. He has prioritized the economy over human lives, urging governors to open their states up for commerce, even as the number of COVID cases has risen. Still, he and his Education Secretary are urging the full reopening of schools for full-time in-person instruction, even though the numbers suggest otherwise. They are saying they schools that fail to
meet their demands will forfeit federal dollars—fuel to the fire. Since the economy closed in late March, there has been plenty of time to develop a coordinated response to COVID 19, develop a back-to-school plan, and get school districts the additional resources they need to serve our nation’s young people effectively. Instead, he says he is leaving it to the states, just like he left the acquisition of personal protective equipment to the states. Why doesn’t he do his job instead of playing golf? Fiddling while Rome burns, the President and his daughter Ivanka, are auditioning as shills for Goya Foods. The President photographed in the Oval Office with an assortment of Goya Foods and a maniacal grin. The First daughter posted a picture of herself, holding a can of black beans. More than 135,000 people are dead, and the first family is hawking beans! The President’s comments on both masks and race are
incendiary. It is irresponsible to making face coverings a matter of individual choice while COVID infections are rising. Politicizing masks causes tension among citizens who share public space. In Tulsa, Rev. Robert Turner has rallied outside xxx for reparations every Wednesday for the past two years. On July 15, a rabid anti-mask white mob surrounded him, poured water on him, called him “boy,” and assaulted him. Confederate flagloving Trump has empowered these racists to behave horribly. And the President’s idiocy on the Confederate flag suggests he does not know history. His refusal to utter the words “Black Lives Matter” reminds us (but we already knew) that he doesn’t think Black Lives Matter. His request that NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace apologize for reacting when he found a noose in his area was spacious. His response to a CBS interviewer who asked him about Black people’s police shooting was to note that white people are shot by police, too. “More white people, by the way,” the deflector-in-Chief said. Black people are 2.8 times as likely to be killed as whites, but perhaps the President does not understand the concept of disproportionality. Since the President refuses to develop a national plan to address the corona pandemic, even as the death toll increases, deaths increase, let him hawk beans. He is far more adept at that task than he is ar running the country. Dr. Julianne Malveux is a DC-based economist and author. She can be reached through dr.j@juliannemalveux.com.
BY BARBARA FEDER OSTROV
As schools throughout California tiptoe toward reopening, decisions about whether to routinely test teachers, staff and even students for the COVID-19 virus are proving controversial – and potentially costly. In addition to prevention measures like mandatory masks, handwashing and social distancing on campus, regular testing of school employees could help prevent new outbreaks if the virus is still circulating in the community, public health experts say.
California public health officials largely have left testing choices to individual counties, suggesting only that school districts work with county health officers to periodically test teachers and staff, depending on community transmission levels and “as lab capacity allows.” In its guidance for schools, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the usefulness of routine testing of school employees and students is unknown and declined to recommend it. But some U.S.
lawmakers are investigating whether the CDC’s guidance was compromised by political interference from the Trump administration, which has pushed for schools to reopen quickly, the Washington Post reported. California recently contracted with a Massachusetts diagnostics company to double the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity, allowing “our schools, not just to open, but to stay open and with some confidence,” California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said
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COVID testing of teachers, staff hotly debated as California schools reopen
Parents and students mill around the McGaugh Elementary School parking lot during morning and afternoon changeover on Sept. 17. Los Alamitos Unified School District has reopened its elementary schools for hybrid in-person instruction with students attending either morning or afternoon sessions in the classroom in addition to distance learning. Photo by Tash Kimmell for CalMatters
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at a Sept. 15 news conference. But so many questions remain: Should testing be mandatory for teachers and staffers to return to school? Should students be tested? What about school volunteers? Who will pay for the testing? How often should it take place, if at all? “I think regular testing would make me feel a little bit safer, but only if it was part of a full set of precautions and only entered into at a point where community transmission was low enough,” said Sarah Ciccarello, who remotely teaches third grade at James Franklin Smith Elementary School in San Jose and is secretary of her local teacher’s union. COVID-19 testing remains a contentious topic as public schools negotiate with teachers’ unions. In a strongly worded letter, the California Federation of Teachers demanded that state lawmakers ensure that school staff and students are regularly tested to prevent outbreaks. But some union representatives told CalMatters that some teachers are concerned about mandatory tests and their medical privacy. Ciccarello’s district, which recently extended distance learning until January, hasn’t yet finalized its return-to-school plans. continued on page 7
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Travel back in time with the San Bernardino County Museum and Victor Valley Museum as we virtually venture across the Old Spanish Trail Oct. 2-4, 2020. The trail has been called the most arduous and difficult route in the United States, covers six states, some 2,700 miles, traversing mountains, deserts, rivers, and coastal valleys. Join us for a 3-day adventure via the San Bernardino County Museum and Victor Valley Museum Facebook pages which will include virtual tours of the Old Spanish Trail, the Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery, the Trujillo Adobe Historic Site, the Jensen-Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum, interactive videos, and at-home activities, in
partnership with the Old Spanish Trail Association, Spanish Town Heritage Foundation, Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District, Bàllet Folklorico Cultural and the San Bernardino County Museum's education and history divisions. The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional, cultural and natural history and the Museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors. For more information, visit www.sbcounty.gov/museum to see the full schedule of activities.
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SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Nike’s Black Lives Matter Double Standard Is Most Clear With U.S. Olympian Gwen Berry Sports/Entertainment News
Credit Instagram: @Mzberrythrows Protesting for racial injustice is now widely accepted across many sports leagues, but many of the same owners, franchises and corporate sponsors who are supporting players’ protests today are still weaponizing their power to silence Black athletes who protested racial injustice in the past. There’s no better example of this corporate double standard than Nike. U.S. Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry is a world-renowned track and field athlete. This Black woman has worked her whole life to become one of the top athletes in her field and holds the world record in the weight throw for the hammer competition.But, when she raised her fist at the medal podium at the 2019 Pan American Games, the praise and
sponsorships she had amassed for her record breaking athleticism were quickly ripped away by spineless corporations that were swift to impose repercussions for taking a public stand against racial injustice. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) put Berry on probation, and corporate sponsors like Nike abandoned her, leaving her in complete financial freefall. Now, more than a year later, Berry’s financial status and professional career remain fragile as she trains for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic games. It’s well known that Nike supports former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick, even after he was blacklisted by the NFL for kneeling in protest,
and it consistently uses Black bodies in its ads to market its “brand.” Yet, the company is still standing by the decision to desert and punish Berry for similar advocacy and protest Nike has given us a clear example of how major corporations commodify Blackness for profit, disguising it as support for justice while picking and choosing when to take meaningful action to increase a bottom line. To do our part and lead by example, Color Of Change is sponsoring Berry for the 2021 calendar year, but it’s not enough. We’re tired of corporations only supporting Black people when it’s convenient or profitable. Athletes who stand up for racial justice should be rewarded, not punished, for their protests. While leagues like the NBA, WNBA and NFL have finally started to embrace athlete activism, there’s still a long way for corporations to go. So we’re working with our seven million members to demand corporate Olympic sponsors, including Nike, Kellogg’s, Hershey’s, United Airlines, Ralph Lauren, Toyota, and Samsung, support Gwen. And we hope you’ll join us. As an organization that has lifted up Black collegiate and professional athletes for years, Color Of Change is proud to sponsor Berry—but it shouldn’t be up to civil rights groups to step in when corporations fail to meet the moment. We need Nike to put its money where its mouth is— and immediately renew its sponsorship of Gwen Berry. Berry rose her fist before it was safe to do so—before thousands of corporations issued Black Lives Matter statements
in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor as well as the violent police shooting of Jacob Blake. By supporing Black athletes like Berry, we send a clear message that we will continue to protect athletes as they put their jobs on the line to demand justice, even if corporations decide not to our movement again. And this push for companies to go #BeyondTheStatement in support of Black people is wide ranging. We want them to pay their Black employees a living wage, provide health insurance and other benefits, and prove they value their majority Black workforce the same way they claim they value Black people who protest. Again, Nike is a poster child for this Black Lives Matter contradiction. Nike continuously hides behind hollow words while exploiting Black workers, athletes and racial justice as a public relations campaign to sell its products. This inability to commit to equitable pay within its company highlights how its own business practices perpetuate financial injustice and harm. It’s evident that Nike does not live up to its values when it comes to their employees— or the athletes it supports. As we finish off the NBA playoffs and watch the NFL season begin, committing to racial justice has to be more than just releasing a Black Lives Matter statement or tweet. Black athletes are making it clear that business will not continue as usual. And, as usual, Nike will no doubt continue to brand itself as thee company standing in solidarity with the Black community. Now it’s up to us to hold them to their word.
FILM REVIEW: The 2020 American Black Film Festival – Goes Virtual
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In the age of COVID, film festival directors are finding creative ways to screen movies for audiences without gathering large groups at indoor venues. Hence the 2020 ABFF Online Edition. For those who tuned in, the array of films for the 24th festival by black artists was vast. These movies will do the film festival circuit, and some will find their ways to streaming services too. Get ready. By Dwight Brown, NNPA Newswire Film Critic
In the age of COVID, film festival directors are finding creative ways to screen movies for audiences without gathering large groups at indoor venues. Hence the 2020 ABFF Online Edition. For those who tuned in, the array of films for the 24th festival by black artists was vast. These movies will do the film festival circuit, and some will find their ways to streaming services too. Get ready. The Available Wife (**) – Nicole (KJ Smith, Queen Sugar) runs a struggling record company in DC. She signs the sexy superstar singer Kingston (Terayle Hill) and thinks he can generate dollar bills. He does, along with
violence and other problems. Screenwriters Tressa Azarel Smallwood, Kyjuan Cleveland and Jamal Hill have created an Empire and Power knockoff. Bedhopping, forgery, deceit and murder abound, but play out on the level of a TV soap opera and not a film. Clichéd dialogue sucks the life out of conversations. The direction (Jamal Hill) fails to exhibit any significant style. Smith is fine. Terayle Hill plays the egotistical rapper menacingly like he is T.I. For some unknown reason veteran actor Roger Guenveur Smith, as a disgruntled exec, overacts and looks spasmodic. This one is cheesy.
It’s also surprisingly entertaining. The Birth of Deceit (**) – Director/co-screenwriter Yaw Agyapong and co-writer Ella B. Lynn play at the doorstep of the horror genre, but never step in. Their misguided crime/ suspense/thriller takes place in the ‘burbs. Twenty-seven-year-old Ambar (Vanessa Noel) is haunted by the death of her parents. She’s been raised by her loving grandma (Rochelle Dickerson) believing that her father and mother were killed in a car crash. A shady cop Lucy (Jennifer Silverstein) knows more about their demise than she’s telling. Ambar and her friend Oggie (Devin Richardson)
are lured into the cop’s home. Should they be concerned? Yep! In a better script, the cop would be a serial killer with bodies in every closet of her house—and the freezer too. Unfortunately, the filmmakers have other, less absorbing ideas centering around an iffy crime mystery. The wavering tonal issues will leave viewers perplexed on how to react. Any real drama seems affected. The focus should be on one mystery, not several. Jumps between time periods add confusion, not clarity. Devin Richardson and Rochelle Dickerson get their parts right. Silverstein and Terrence Keene as her partner Herald don’t. Curtis (***) – He’s that weird dude that hangs around the neighborhood basketball court reminiscing about the player he used to be. Director/screenwriter Chris Bailey’s ode to hard-luck local heroes gives those kind of guys their due. His protagonist is Curtis (Dwight Henry, Beasts of the Southern Wild), a homeless man with a touch of mental illness that makes him disorientated and living in the past: “I hit the shot that won the city championship!” A young struggling basketball player Drake (Alex Henderson, Creed) needs a lot of coaching, as continued in next 2 columns
FILM REVIEW: The 2020 American Black Film Festival – ...continued evidenced by his friends who never pick him for their teams: “Drake you the weakest “N—” out there.” The two seen destined to meet. Bailey evocatively paints a fairly humanizing portrait of Detroit life and two wayward souls finding common ground and a purpose. But it is Mr. Henry who breathes life into Curtis making him a simple, sympathetic mentally ill person headed down a rabbit hole. He’s living on the edge, possibly beyond repair, and Henry makes you care. There’s just enough meat on this bone for a strong short film. As a feature-length film it starts to feel thin. Regardless, audiences will be grateful that Henry has a showcase for his huge talent. Ditto Henderson, who is photogenic and should have a long career ahead of him. Footage is graced with lots of quiet tender moments in a very Charlie Chaplin kind of way. Death of a Telemarketer (**) – Director/screenwriter Khaled Ridgeway tries to turn a one-joke premise into a comedy/suspense/ thriller. Even at a short 88 minutes, it overextends its welcome and goes on well after viewers have had their laugh, gotten their revenge and understood the film’s point. Kasey Miller (Lamorne Morris, TV’s New Girl) is a cold-hearted telemarketer. Is that redundant? Kasey says brazenly: “You think I care? I don’t—after the sale is over.” He is all mouth and bravura until a pissed off victim, Asa Ellenbogen (Jackie Earle Haley, Oscar nominee Little Children), corners him in his deserted office one night. The gun-wielding Asa holds the bigmouth hostage and threatens to kill him unless he calls a past client on the phone, apologizes to the customer for his previous behavior and earns an acceptance of his apology. If you hate telemarketers and robocalls, this is your moment. Nice set-up, but it would take a creative genius to keep audiences’ attention rapt after the 10-minute mark. As the movie runs out of ideas, the cast is left holding the bag. Tech credits from cinematography, editing music and production design don’t help. The only person who can walk away with his head held high is Lamorne Morris. He’s as animated as Kevin Hart, as sly as Chris Rock and as mischievous as Bernie Mac. Great use of facial expressions, body movement and comic timing. G.O.D. – Givers of Death (**/12) – Some dystopian tales are better left untold. In this postapocalyptic world, people are so forgone that they are desperate to die or someone is desperate to have them killed. Tasked with the job of ending lives are a mystery man, a detective and others. It’s a sci-fi film with a well-worn premise. Technically the footage looks pretty good thanks to Frank Coppola’s production design, Lincoln Coppola’s art direction and Matthew Quinn’s cinematography, which are all aided by a Christy Carew’s musical score. This is an ambitious work by writer/director Addison Henderson (The Q&A Show) who also stars as one of the killers named Phog. The major flaw? Creating a movie about people wanting or needing to die senselessly. A lack of urgent pacing or chase scenes takes it out of the Mad Max realm. A dearth of exquisite artistry leaves it in the shadows of Blade Runner. Unengaging storylines. Banal dialogue: “Sometimes you have
to let go of the things you love the most.” Really? Tough to watch but has a few redeeming qualities. Henderson commands the screen quite well as an actor. He has great promise. The very pudgy looking J.J. Alleri is fun to watch too. Is there an audience for dour sci-fi? Intolerance: No More (**) – Hitching a ride on the police brutality bandwagon can be very risky. Especially if your film has comic elements at a time when no one is laughing about blue on black violence—or vice versa. Lucretia (Paulette Patterson) is having a bad day. She’s late picking up her child from school, arguing with her ex-husband Mike (Freddie De Grate) over custody issues—and she’s an ex-con. An altercation in a parking lot with a white cop leads to his death. Scared, Lucretia is on the run, and she’s being chased by the LAPD, like OJ in the Bronco. Director/writer Sergio Guerrero Grazafox and co-writer Jennifer Irons’ attempt at examining an issue that haunts the black and brown communities feels exploitative even if the situation seems real. What follows is a string of hyped-up incidents that throw reality out the window. There are too many extraneous characters and improbable situations, like the protagonist seeking refuge from a Latinx podcaster (Yeniffer Behrens) who live-casts the ordeal. Tonally, the film is too conflicting. There isn’t one believable performance from a cast struggling to interpret looney characters or stereotypes. The director is pretty deft at playing with the footage, splitting images, using panels, mimicking smartphone screens. The pacing isn’t bad for what this is. Memo to the filmmakers. Pick your battle: Police brutality? Social Media gone wild? Then if you want your message to be profound, skip the high jinks and comedy and go with real drama, watch an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and follow that tone for clarity. The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (****) – What it’s like to be in the middle of an unwarranted police raid? In White Plains, New York on November 19, 2011, 68-year-old vet Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.(Frankie Faison, The Wire) is in his apartment when his LifeAid medical alert necklace is inadvertently triggered. Police arrive at his door and insist that he let them into his apartment for a look-see: “We got to check you out.” The ex-Marine and Department of Corrections retiree doesn’t want to open the door. He’s afraid, has chronic heart problems, it’s all a mistake and he wants to be left alone. A test of wills erupts, as the officers outside the door grow in numbers and are increasingly angry that the older man has kept them at bay. Meanwhile, Chamberlain’s LifeAlert machine picks up all the conversations, including one of the cops calling him the “N” word as the standoff becomes a life or death situation. Chamberlain’s tragedy brings up similar incidents: Eleanor Bumpurs in the Bronx in 1984 and Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky on March 13, 2020. Both are situations where the proper personnel could have de-escalated the situation instead of making it worse. Director/screenwriter: David Midell puts you in Chamberlain’s place—physically, mentally and continued on page 4
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White Professor Resigns From University Of Wisconsin-Madison After Lying About Being Black by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton September 21, 2020 Following the revelation that former George Washington University professor Jessica Krug had been lying for years about being Black, another white academic revealed that she, too, has been posing as a person of color. In an essay published on Medium.com entitled, “A First Step,” CV Vitolo-Haddad confessed to pretending to be Black and/or Latinx and announced her resignation using the pen name See Vee Vitolo-Haddad. According to reports, she is actually Italian. “I am so deeply sorry for the ways you are hurting right now because of me. You have expressed confusion, shock, betrayal, anger, and mistrust. All of those things are a consequence of how I have navigated our relationships and the spaces we share,” she writes. “In trying to sort through parts of who I am, I’ve taken some very wrong turns. I never really owned up to them as they became apparent, nor recognized the trail of damage behind me. The harm I caused is a result of my lack of courage, a preference for being vague and contradictory, uncertain, and insecure. I want to make amends for every ounce of heartbreak and betrayal.
I should have instead been clear and honest about how I identify and talked through people’s perceptions and ideas of me.
(Image: Twitter) “I have let guesses about my ancestry become answers I wanted but couldn’t prove. I have let people make assumptions when I should have corrected them. “I know it will take a long time to remedy this damage. I don’t know how to begin repairing things yet, but I want to recognize the hurt. I am taking some time to reflect so I can offer a real apology. I know it will take time for many of you to be willing to redress this.” Vitolo-Haddad wrote a followup titled “A Second Step” to try to take more responsibility and to apologize for her reaction to other people’s reactions: “First, I am deeply sorry and
regretful to the people I deceived by inserting myself into Black organizing spaces I didn’t belong in. That deception was parasitic and harmful. I want to identify those moments and state what I should have done differently: “#1- When asked if I identify as Black, my answer should have always been “No.” There were three separate instances I said otherwise. I should not have adopted any identity outside of what I know. I should have recognized my commitments to liberation can be based on my experiences without incorporating those experiences into my identity.
“#2- I should have never entered Black organizing spaces. They are not my place. Once realizing this, it wasn’t sufficient to just leave; I should have explained that directly to the people who invited me and clarified my identity.” The TAA Executive Board and Racial Justice Committee of UWMadison issued this statement: “We condemn CV VitoloHaddad’s appropriation of Black and Brown identities in no uncertain terms. They have resigned as co-president, and we have removed their access to our website, social media, and all other internal accounts. We cannot speak for CV, but we as TAA leaders are profoundly sorry for the harm they have caused members of the Madison community by 1) claiming Black and Brown identities, 2) using those identities to silence and alienate activists in organizing spaces, and 3) manipulating and gaslighting Black and Brown community members who tried holding them accountable.”
Covered California Hits Record Enrollment, Providing Important Lessons for the Nation on Meeting Americans’ Health Care Needs During the Pandemic and Major Economic Downturn State/Government News SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California issued a new report on Tuesday that detailed how it set a record for enrollment by meeting the needs of Californians and promoting enrollment in the face of pandemic and recession. The report, “Coverage When You Need It: Lessons From Insurance Coverage Transitions in California’s Individual Marketplace Pre- and Post- the COVID-19 Pandemic,” shows that as of June 2020, 1.53 million people were actively enrolled in Covered California, which represents the highest figure since the marketplace first opened its doors in 2014. “This recession is the first test for the Affordable Care Act in a down economy, and while the economic toll has been grim, we are glad to see that Covered California is serving as the resource it is intended to be,” said Peter V. Lee, executive director of Covered California. “We do not celebrate higher enrollment, since it is evidence of too many people losing job-based coverage, but we are showing that when people need us most, Covered California is here to help.” Covered California’s 1.53 million consumers represents an 8 percent increase over its previous high of 1.4 million in March of 2018. The record enrollment has been driven by significant investments in marketing and outreach throughout its history, along with patient-first policies during the pandemic and recession. Covered California established a COVID-19 special-enrollment period from March 20 to Aug. 31, which allowed any eligible uninsured individual to enroll. In addition, the exchange spent
$9 million on an ad campaign to spread the word to those who needed coverage during the crisis. A total of 289,460 people signed up for health care coverage during that time, which is more than twice the number who signed up during the same period last year. “At a time when some are questioning the value of the Affordable Care Act, the COVID-19 pandemic underscores why health care for all is not only the right thing to do, but it is also sound public health policy,” said Lee. “Covered California should be seeing record enrollment because a safety net is of utmost importance during a health crisis and recession. However, for that safety net to work right, you need sound policies like a robust marketing and outreach plan, Medicaid expansion and protection from junk shortterm plans. Now is the time to build on the Affordable Care Act, and not turn away from a law that has helped so many.” In contrast to the enrollment growth seen in California, the federally facilitated marketplace saw only a 27 percent increase in the number of consumers signing up for coverage through the end of May[1]. The federal marketplace — which is operated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and provides coverage to Americans in 38 states — has cut back on marketing and outreach and opted not to offer a special enrollment period specific to COVID-19. Covered California’s analysis found an additional 500,000 Americans would have been insured during the pandemic if the federal marketplace had equaled California’s pace.
“The sad reality is that hundreds of thousands of Americans are facing the pandemic without insurance because of decisions made in Washington to undermine, rather than embrace, the Affordable Care Act,” said Lee. “Policies matter, and the goal of any exchange should be to promote enrollment and ensure that people have the coverage they need to protect themselves and their family.” Since first offering coverage in 2014, Covered California has used all the tools of the Affordable Care Act to build a strong and sustainable individual market that helps keep health care premiums as low as possible. Covered California’s 11 contracted qualified health plans vie for consumers based on price and quality. Significant investments in marketing and outreach have led to steady enrollment and a consumer pool that is consistently among the healthiest in the nation. In addition, California expanded its Medicaid program (known as Medi-Cal) and outlawed short-term plans that do not cover pre-existing conditions or provide essential health benefits. As a result, the individual market in California has enjoyed two consecutive years of recordlow rate changes with only a 0.8 percent rate change for the 2020 coverage year, and based on preliminary rates, an increase of only 0.6 percent for 2021. Compared to the rest of the nation, California’s individual market health care premiums are estimated to be about 20 percent lower than what they would have been if the state’s enrollment looked more like that of the federally facilitated
marketplace, which has enrolled fewer consumers who also have a less-healthy risk profile. “The test of how marketplaces are serving Americans is the product of whether that marketplace has taken actions to implement and strengthen the Affordable Care Act or acted to undercut the availability of coverage,” Lee said. “What we are seeing now is a reflection of the past several years where California has leaned in to promote and build on the Affordable Care Act while the federal marketplace has gone in the opposite direction.” Other major findings of the report are: More than half of new Covered California consumers (57 percent) who signed up during the COVID-19 specialenrollment period were previously enrolled in employer-sponsored insurance. This compares to 34 percent during open enrollment in 2018 and 39 percent during the 2019 open-enrollment period, which highlights the fragility of employer coverage during an economic downturn. While the majority of those enrolling during the COVID-19 special-enrollment period would have been eligible to sign up under normal rules, over onefifth (21 percent) report having been previously uninsured. This means that more than 60,000 Californians benefited from getting insurance rather than being made to wait until the next open-enrollment period, resulting in not only peace of mind but also in consumers being able to get tested and, if needed, treated continued in next 2 columns
Red Cross Evacuation Point Ready to Assist Those Fleeing from New Orders State/Government News LOS ANGELES, September 20, 2020 — The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region's evacuation point at Palmdale High School (2137 E. Ave. R, Palmdale, 93550) is ready to assist those seeking refuge from the Bobcat Fire and the new evacuation orders released by Unified Incident Command Teams. Residents impacted by the Bobcat Fire in need of assistance, can also contact the local Red Cross via the Disaster Distress Hotline at 800-675-5799. As the Bobcat Fire grows to nearly 100,000 acres and threatens hundreds of homes in nearby communities such as Juniper Hills, Valyermo, Big Pines and Wrightwood, the evacuation point is open to help those needing assistance and refuge. Partnerships have been established with community partners to make sure every resident has safe lodging, food and pet accommodations. Volunteers will be providing water, snacks and COVID-19 safety resources, in addition to following all CDC and Department of Public Health guidelines. This includes wearing masks, social distancing, temperature checks and frequent sanitizations. For those seeking refuge, please bring your emergency kit and any supplies you need to help make yourself feel comfortable and safe, such as medication and pet food. W I LDFI R E SA FET Y Listen to local radio and
television stations for updated e me rge ncy i n for m at ion. Check emergency kit and replenish any items missing or in short supply. Keep it nearby. Add masks, hand sanitizer and gloves to your kit as well to protect you from COVID-19. If you have time, take photos and videos of the inside and outside of your home. Be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice. You don’t have to wait for an official evacuation order. If you feel threatened, be sure that you leave with time to spare. Confine all pets to one room so you can quickly and easily take them and go if you need to evacuate. Keep pets on leashes or in carriers, as they can scare easily and run away during disasters like this one. Back your car into the driveway for a safer and more efficient way out. Park in an open space facing the direction of escape. Make sure you have at least a half a tank of gas. Keep indoor air clean by closing windows and doors to prevent outside smoke from getting in. Visit redcross.org or download the free Red Cross Emergency App for more preparedness tips and safety checklists, localizable alerts, shelter locator and more. Please follow @RedCrossLA on Twitter for the latest updates. Visit redcross.org/ wildfire for information on how to prepare for, respond to and recover from wildfires.
Covered California Hits Record Enrollment, Providing Important Lessons for the Nation on Meeting Americans’ Health Care Needs During the Pandemic and Major Economic Downturn...continued for COVID-19, helping keep the community at large safer. Among members who have recently left Covered California, only one in seven report leaving because they got a job that offered employer-sponsored insurance, compared to more than half of all disenrolling consumers in 2019. This is an indication that the weak economy means consumers are losing employersponsored insurance and that they are more likely to need the safety net of marketplace coverage longer because there are fewer employers hiring. In addition, about 24 percent
reported they left the marketplace and became uninsured, compared to only 10 percent in 2018, an indication that insurance affordability challenges — even in the subsidized marketplace — may be even more pronounced during the economic crisis. [1] CMS, June 2020, “Special Trends Report: Enrollment Data and Coverage Options for Consumers During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency,” https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/ Resources/Forms-Reports-andOther-Resources/Downloads/ SEP-Repor t-June-2020.pdf
Submission Deadline for press releases and ads is Monday by 5 pm Please email to Mary@sb-american.com FILM REVIEW: The 2020 American Black Film Festival...continued from page 3 spiritually. He makes you feel the increasing anger of the thwarted policemen and the anguish of the older man’s children and relatives (Anika Noni Rose, LaRoyce Hawkins, Eunice Woods) who are left helpless. The film’s center of gravity is Frankie Faison who never overplays the character. He’s steady, sympathetic, vulnerable and determined to keep his dignity. If the film gets enough exposure, Faison could earn an Oscar nod. The entire cast breathes life into characters in ways that will haunt audiences long after the film ends. The racist white cops. The humanistic but weak-willed Latino policeman. The son who never comes over to protect his dad. Also, the claustrophobic setting
(production designer Jacquelin Stanford) works its magic. The dim lighting (cinematographer Camrin Petramale) is eerie. The music (Garret Beelow, King Luck) surges at the right time during an 83-minute movie (editor Enrico Natale) that is as succinct as it is traumatizing. So scary and real you’ll never let your elderly parents out of your sight. FYI: ABFF Founder/Producers Jeff and Nicole Friday have announced the launch of a new pay-per-view streaming service and digital movie theater platform called ABFF Play. This platform hosted the festival this year. For more information about this new endeavor and the festival go to ABFF.com
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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200008314 Date Filed: 09/09/2020 Filing Expires On: 09/09/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PAMPERED, INC. County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:1701 INDEPENDENCE AVE. REDLANDS, CA 92374 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: PAMPERED, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.:CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1701 INDEPENDENCE AVE. REDLANDS, CA 92374 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 26, 2020 Monique White, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200007891 Date Filed: 08/28/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/28/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SAINT ANNE MEDICAL GROUP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9655 MONTE VISTA AVE. SUITE #405 MONTCLAIR, CA 91763 Mailing Address: 9655 MONTE VISTA AVE. SUITE #405 MONTCLAIR, CA 91763 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SAINT ANNE OB/GYN SPECIALTY GROUP INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 24051 WILLOW CREEK RD. DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2019 Danilo Bautista, Secretary/Treasurer,declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200007783 Date Filed: 08/26/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/26/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1.SERENITY MD WEIGHT LOSS AND MEDICAL SPA 2. M.D. DIET 3. MD DIET 4. M.D. DIET OF CHINO 5. SERENITY MD 6. SIMPLE MEDICAL INC. 7. SERENITY M.D. County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 4028 GRAND AVE., SUITE A CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: ROLAND M. FUERTEZ Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SIMPLE MEDICAL INC. State of Inc./Org./ Reg.:CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 34105 CENTER STONE CIRCLE TEMECULA, CA 92592 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/02/2015 Roland M. Fuertez, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200008383 Date Filed: 09/11/2020 Filing Expires On: 09/11/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SPEEDWAY TIRES & BATTERIES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2705 NORTH DEL ROSA AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SIERRA BJ INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1115 W. RIALTO AVE#7 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 20, 2020 Bobby Watkins, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2020.
ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200007870 Date Filed: 08/27/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/27/2025 County of Current Filing: San Bernardino Date of Current Filing: 08/04/2020 File No.: 20190014494 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.):DRIVE NOW AUTO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 333 S. WATERMAN AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: RITA INVESTMENTS INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4528330 Residence Street Address: 333 S. WATERMAN AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/04/2020 Rita Antoun, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 10,Correction 17, 24, October 1, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200007789 Date Filed: 08/26/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/26/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): V & H TRANSPORTATION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 13573 DESERT PALM LN. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 13573 DESERT PALM LN. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: V.H.S. NEW HORIZON, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 13573 DESERT PALM LN. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 5/27/2020 Virna Revelo, Vice President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200007597 Date Filed:08/20/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/20/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): RNJ TRUCKING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14540 HUNTRIDGE CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Name of Individual Registrant: JOHANA L. SALCEDO Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14540 HUNTRIDGE CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 16, 2020 Johana Salcedo, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200008076 Date Filed: 09/03/2020 Filing Expires On: 09/03/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HOPE AGAIN COLLECTIVE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:15970 LOS SERRANOS COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, #200 CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 Name of Individual Registrant: RACHEL L. LOHMAN Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 15970 LOS SERRANOS COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE #200 CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 23, 2020 Rachel Lohman, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200007894 Date Filed: 08/28/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/28/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BULLOCK LAW GROUP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 6578 PACIFICA DR. FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: VICTOR BULLOCK, ESQ Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 4859 W. SLAUSON AVE., STE. 202 LOS ANGELES, CA 90056 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 19, 2020 Victor Bullock, ESQ, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 3 10 17, 24, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200008122 Date Filed: 09/03/2020 Filing Expires On: 09/03/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 24-HR FASHION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:15570 ASPEN CT CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SAVILOOKS INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.:CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 15570 ASPEN CT. CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Jaspreet Kaur, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200007518 Date Filed:08/19/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/19/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): JOHN DOERING CUSTOM FARMING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 36695 INDIAN WELLS RD. HINKLEY, CA 92347 Name of Individual Registrant: JOHN F. DOERING Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 36695 INDIAN WELLS RD. HINKLEY, CA 92347 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 01, 2020 John Doering, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200007738 Date Filed: 08/26/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/26/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): NAY TRUCKING LLC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 17640 BANGOR AVE. HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: NAY TRUCKING LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc. CA Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address:17640 BANGOR AVE. HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/21/2020 Jhondry Nay, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200007604 Date Filed: 08/20/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/20/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BLUE LINE REALTY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 13464 WINDY GROVE DR. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 Name of Individual Registrant: KENNETH POLLICH
Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 13464 WINDY GROVE DR. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: NA/ Kenneth Pollich, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200006802 Date Filed: 08/03/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/03/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PROVERBS 31 MAMA County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2875 W. CALLE VISTA DR. RIALTO, CA 92377 Name of Individual Registrant: TARA ROUZAN Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2875 W. CALLE VISTA DR. RIALTO, CA 92377 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 18, 2020 Tara Rouzan, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200007853 Date Filed: 08/27/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/27/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): NEDEES TREAD County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1621 W. RIALTO AVE. APT., 207 FONTANA, CA 92335 Name of Individual Registrant: NELLY OMOGBAI Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1621 W. RIALTO AVE. APT. 207 FONTANA, CA 92335 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 22, 2020 Nelly Omogbai, Mrs., declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200007019 Date Filed:08/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 08/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BEYOND INFINITY TRUCKING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 10808 FOOTHILL BLVD., STE 160-792 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: BEYOND INFINITY HOLDINGS LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 10808 FOOTHILL BLVD., STE 160-792 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 02, 2020 Gibran Carter, Chief Executive Officer, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 2014896 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: HEATHER NICHOLE JACKSON Filed a petition with this court for a decree Changing names as follows: Present name: a. HEATHER NICHOLE JACKSON to proPosed name: HEJA HEATHER JACKSON 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: October 05, 2020 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino Justice Center-Civil Dept. A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: July 31, 2020 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 2000322 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DOMINIQUE BENJAMIN STEWART filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. DOMINIQUE BENJAMIN STEWART to Proposed name: DOMINIC BENJAMIN STEWART 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: 10/09/2020 Time 8:30 a.m. Dept.: V-15 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 14455 Civic Drive Suite 100 Victorville, CA 92392 Victorville Branch A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: August 10, 2020 Judge Carlos M. Cabrera Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020.
PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMES E. ROSS CASE NO.: PROPS 2000636
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JAMES E.
ROSS, JAMES EDWARD ROSS AND JAMES ROSS
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ASHLEY L. ROSS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ASHLEY L. ROSS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: October 14, 2020 Time:1:30 p.m. Dept.: S36 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Paul Shimoff PO Box 9116 Redlands, CA 92375 (909) 792-8919 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper September 24, October 1, 8, 2020.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LINDA ANN STEJSKAL CASE NO. PROPS 2000554
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: LINDA ANN
STEJSKAL
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KIMBERLY ORTIZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KIMBERLY ORTIZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 10/19/20 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. : S36 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central/Main IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Guay P. Wilson 14 N. Eighth Street, Redlands, CA 92373 (909) 793-2044 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper September 24, October 1, 8, 2020.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID ANDERSON MILLER CASE NO. PROPS 2000610 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DAVID
ANDERSON MILLER
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROBERTA F. MILLER and BOBBY D. MILLER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ROBERTA F. MILLER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 10/07/20 Time: 1:30 pm Dept. : S-36 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino Central Justice Center/Probate Division IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Roberta F. Miller 12773 Bridge Water Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (909) 899-2916 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper September 10, 17, 24, 2020.
NOTICE INVITING BID
NOTICE INVITING BIDS Moreno Valley Ranch ITS & Pigeon Pass Road ITS City Project Nos. 808 0025 & 808 0030 The City of Moreno Valley is accepting bids until 2:00 p.m., October 8, 2020 only through the City’s Bid Portal on PlanetBids for the Moreno Valley Ranch ITS & Pigeon Pass Road ITS Project, City Project Nos. 808 0025 & 808 0030. The link to register to become a prospective bidder to download bidding documents and submit electronically bid can be found at the following address: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=24660 The cost for downloading is $75.00. The bid results will be available on the above website immediately following the time of bid deadline. The project consists of supplying all materials, equipment (except where noted as City-Furnished), labor, and appurtenances required to provide a fully functioning fiber optic communication system complete, including modifications to existing conduit to allow for installation of new fiber optic cable; installation of new conduit by drilling, removal of existing pull boxes and joining of conduit; removal of existing signal interconnect cable; removal of existing cabinets; construction of cabinet foundations; removal, extension, and modification of service pedestals; installation of #6E pull boxes and P48 splice vaults; Coil extra length of cable; fusion splicing; installation of City-furnished switches; installation of City-furnished Type 333 cabinet and controller; installation of City-furnished 2070 LX traffic signal controller; furnish and install rack-mounted fiber distribution; traffic signal intersection rewiring; installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) camera systems; furnish and install PTZ camera to traffic signal pole; installation of missing or replacement sidewalk; modification of landscaping/irrigation as needed and restoration of sidewalk and other works damaged by the Contractor’s operation; and system acceptance testing. All work must be completed within the Contract Time of Ninety (90) working days after the date of commencement specified in the Notice to Proceed to Fulfill Preconstruction Requirements. For technical information relating to the details of this project and bidding requirements, please submit all Requests for Information (RFI) via the “Questions and Answer” tab within PlanetBids. All RFI’s shall be submitted no later than September 30, 2020, by 2:00 p.m. Any RFI received after the date and time specified herein will not be considered. The bidder is solely responsible for on time submission of their electronic bid. The City will only consider bids that have been transmitted successfully and have been issued an ebid confirmation number with a time stamp from the Bid Management System indicating that bid was submitted successfully. Transmission of bids by any other means will not be accepted. Failure of the bidder to successfully submit an electronic bid shall be at the bidder's sole risk and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted bids. Bidders experiencing any technical difficulties with the bid submission process may contact PlanetBids at (818) 992-1771. Neither the City, nor PlanetBids, makes any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance, or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the bid submission deadline. Dated: September 15, 2020 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper September 24, 2020.
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(September 21, 2020 Atlanta, GA) In September 2020, Internationally Recognized and Award-Winning Surgeon, Dr. Leslie Rae Matthews launched a new campaign to educate the global community of the benefits of daily intake of Vitamin D. Dr. Matthews has revolutionized the use of "high-dose" vitamin D in the frontline treatment of coronavirus and other diseases of chronic illnesses such as traumatic brain injuries, heart attacks, strokes, concussions, ventilator associated pneumonias, sepsis, ARDS, and infections. A former Mayo Clinic trained fellow and Senior Associate Consultant (SAC), former professor of clinical surgery, and a former director of surgical critical care and trauma surgery, Dr. Matthews is no stranger to saving critical lives with cutting edge vitamin D research.
Recognized for his remarkable service, Dr. Matthews was inducted into the prestigious Royal Society of Medicine which includes Charles Darwin, Sigmund Freud, Prince William, Prince Charles, Edwin Jennerand other top researchers/scientists in the field of medicine. This elite group (the Genius Group) includes British royalty and some of the brightest physicians, scientists, and researchers in the world. Dr. Matthews' name was engraved on the Glass Wall of Honor (the Genius Group) in March of 2019. Dr. Matthews has spoken nationally and internationally regarding his patented treatment of vitamin D in extreme trauma. Some of the organizations who have requested his expertise are: The Center of Disease Control, The U.S. Food & Drug Administration, The United Nations, Health
Bradford Act Delivers Nearly $1 million to Nonprofits to Improve Consumer Financial Well-Being Political News SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, the California Department of Business Oversight (DBO) announced the inaugural award of nearly $1 million in CalMoneySmart grants to 12 nonprofit organizations throughout California. The $4 million CalMoneySmart grant program was created by SB 455 (Chapter 478, Statutes of 2019), authored by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena). This bill established the California Financial Empowerment Fund (FEF) to provide low- and moderate-income Californians with greater access to financial tools and education they can use to improve their financial well-being. “COVID-19 has made it even more important that we be creative in delivering financial services to those lacking access to them,” said Senator Bradford. “I authored SB 455 last year to help provide people with access to the types of financial resources they need to protect themselves. I am thrilled to see those dollars going to organizations that will carry on that mission and look forward to seeing the next round of funding awarded next year.” According to the most recent Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC) Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households, approximately 7% of California households are unbanked, and another 18% are underbanked. The FDIC defines “unbanked” individuals as someone without a checking or savings account, and “underbanked” individuals as those with checking or savings accounts but who also use nonbank services. Although twothirds of California’s households are fully banked, only half of households save for unexpected expenses or emergencies, and many of those who save still lack the money necessary to cover a $400 emergency expense. The funds directed toward nonprofit organizations are awarded by DBO through a competitive application process that drew 95 applicants in the program’s first year. Grants are awarded in amounts of up to $100,000 to non-profit organizations that offer financial education, financial coaching, products, and/or services to unbanked and underbanked individuals free of charge. The 12 grantees for 2020 serve communities across 17 counties and include, Juma Ventures,
and Human Services, and the U.S. Army. His expertise has been sought after especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Matthews research has proven that with the proper intake of Vitamin D daily one can reduce hospital stays, hospital costs, and mortality rates in coronavirus and other chronic diseases of ageing. Dr. Matthews, surgeon and vitamin D researcher, has spent years educating the FDA on vitamin D in Americans and its need for optimal health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a press release on July 15, 2016, announcing that effective July 18, 2016 that they were doubling the amount of vitamin D in milk and milk additives. Matthews has spoken at the FDA 6 times. Matthews was the first person ever allowed to speak at the FDA on vitamin supplement. Dr. Matthews expertise was influential in persuading the FDA to make policy changes concerning vitamin D. Dr. Matthews’ has received 3 patents with multiple iterations of Vitamin D and other components which increase the viability of human life. Dr. Matthews was the pioneer in unlocking the benefits and the power of Vitamin D3 which has fueled discussions today regarding Covid-19. Other medical professionals and lead medical experts are now supporting Dr. Matthews initial claim that vitamin D (used with the right dosage) is the only potential component to arrest Covid-19 in humans. Dr. Matthews has evidence that the proper usage of Vitamin D can
also reverse symptoms in an effected Covid-19 patient which can avoid ICU and/or death. Dr. Matthews was the first to be awarded a US Patent for Treatment of Vitamin D3 for Concussions & Traumatic Brain injuries in 2019. T he epi MediaG roup, LLC has been hired to bring international visibility to the importance of Vitamin D in the world’s fight against Covid-19. “It is important for our firm to continue working on projects and initiatives that matter. Working with Dr. Matthews to bring international awareness of the benefits associated with Vitamin D is a complete HONOR. I want our firm to be associated with WORLD CHANGING initiatives. Things that MATTER!” Stated, Ebony Porter-Ike, President of The epiMediaGroup,LLC . The epiMediaGroup, LLC has extensive experience working with global clients that have a very unique appeal to influence the masses. This project will be no different. “I chose the epiMediaGroup because of their professionalism and rapid response to the needs of their clients.” Stated world renowned surgeon and medical expert, Dr. Leslie Rae Matthews Dr. Leslie Rae Matthews will begin his international press tour with the expectation of educating the masses and saving lives. Dr. Leslie Rae Matthews is available for interviews, appearances and speaking engagements. All media and booking inquiries should be directed to PRTeam@epimediagroup.com
Bradford Act Delivers Nearly $1 million to Nonprofits to Improve Consumer Financial Well-Being...continued JVS SoCal, Mission Asset Fund, Dreams for Change, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Peninsula Family Services, Folsom Cordove Community Parnetship, the Delhi Center, Housing and Economic Rights Advocates, Children’s Network of Solano County, and El Sol of San Bernadino.
The next CalMoneySmart application period, for fiscal year 2021-22, will be open in January. Additional information about the CalMoneySmart grant program can be found at https://dbo.ca.gov/ calmoneysmart/. For questions, comments, or help, please contact CalMoneySmart@dbo.ca.gov.
Planning for the Worst: Black Californians Among Groups State Is Targeting for Emergency Preparedness Quinci LeGardye | California Black Media Black Americans were already in the midst of two disasters this year – the disproportionate toll of the COVID-19 pandemic and a spate of horrifying incidents of police brutality -- when fire season in California started early. Wildfires have burned over 3.1 million acres in California since the beginning of the year, breaking the record for the deadliest year of wildfires in the state, according to CalFire. Though Black communities are dispropor tionately vulnerable to and impacted by disasters, Black households are less likely to be prepared for disasters than White households, according to the NAACP.
This September, which is Emergency Preparedness Month, some Black activists as well as community-based organizations have been partnering with Listos California, an emergency preparedness campaign anchored in the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). These partnerships are aimed at getting the word out about emergency preparedness to diverse communities through more accessible and impactful means, such as artwork and person-to-person conversation. “Listos California awarded $50 million in local assistance grants to non-profit organizations continued in next 2 columns
Planning for the Worst: Black Californians Among Groups State Is Targeting for Emergency Preparedness ...continued throughout the state to build resiliency in v ulnerable communities and connect residents to culturally and linguistically competent support -- a whole community approach that fosters critical networks that can save lives. This month, I urge all Californians to learn about how they can help keep their loved ones and communities safe during an emergency,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom in his declaration for Emergency Preparedness Month. For Aliyah Sidqe, a Sacramentobased artist who depicts Black life in America, it’s important for the Black community to be prepared to fend for themselves, she says, in an emergency situation. “The Black community is already subject to a lot, and we’re not thought about all the time. It's important for us to take matters into our own hands and really be prepared for what's to come because sometimes we're not considered in the game plan as far as what the world needs to do,” Sidqe said. According to a poll of California residents living in zip codes at risk of floods, wildfires or earthquakes, conducted by EMC Research, 88 % of vulnerable residents agree that preparing for a disaster is important. However, those respondents admitted to not taking action to prepare because they think doing so is scary (63%), expensive (61%) or time-consuming (54%). “I think a portion of people don't take certain things seriously, or they're not really thinking about all that is going on right now. It's easier just to kind of push that to the back of your mind. But I
think the fact that we're already marginalized makes it super important for us to really be ready to take care of ourselves and be prepared for anything,” Sidqe said. Since partnering with Listos California, Sidqe has started conversations with family members and friends about what they would do during emergencies. “Before I really hadn't thought too much about it, but it did kind of spark that, for my partner and me -- conversations like where would we go if we did have to evacuate. Actually, in our area, there was a fire really close to us and a few neighborhoods had to evacuate. So, we did put a plan in place of where we would go in case that would happen.” The Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, a nonprofit serving youth in San Bernardino County, has been sharing information about emergency preparedness alongside their ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts. During their relief events, which include twice-a-month drive-thru distribution of essential items, CEO Terrance Stone and the Young Visionaries staff inform community members about the importance of being prepared. “I've been introducing the program like this: I always ask if somebody came and knocked at your door right now, and told you that you have five minutes to pack your necessities and go, are you going to be able to get what you need within those five minutes? It's an eye opener for everybody, because then they're like, wait, like what do I actually need,” said Jennifer Rosales, Administrative Assistant at Young Visionaries.
State Treasurer Fiona Ma Announces Two Bond Sales for Veterans Housing Political News
Sacramento – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma today announced two bond sales for the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). The first, on September 10, totaled $97.18 million in Home Purchase Revenue Bonds. The second occurred today, September 22, and is for $96.68 million in Veterans General Obligation Bonds. Funds from the two sales will be used by CalVet to provide home loans to veterans in California. Since its establishment in 1921, the CalVet Home Loan program has provided loans to more than 425,000 veterans in California. The program’s guiding principle is to provide the best product for the lowest possible cost, without costing California taxpayers a penny. “I am happy we are able to do this sale for our veterans,” said Treasurer Ma. “In previous transactions, the veterans have expressed their appreciation. I am glad the State of California is able to give back to the people who have given so much.” The Home Purchase Revenue Bonds were sold by negotiated sale, with RBC Capital Markets, LLC and veteran-owned Academy Securities, Inc. serving as joint senior managers. Disabled veteran firms Amerivet Securities and Mischler Financial Group, Inc. served as co-senior managers. The all-in true interest cost was 2.379 percent. The bonds were initially offered to investors at yields ranging from 0.20 percent in June 2021 to 2.45 percent in December 2045. T he Veterans General Obligation Bonds were sold by
competitive sale in two separate bid groups. Bid Group A was awarded to Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC at a true interest cost of 2.464 percent and Bid Group B was awarded to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at a true interest cost of 2.034 percent. For more information about the CalVet Home Loans, call 1-916-503-8318 or visit www. calvet.ca.gov/ HomeLoans. The calendar of all upcoming state bond sales is available at BuyCaliforniaBonds.com. Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes (7,825,587) than any other candidate for treasurer in the state's history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. The State Treasurer’s Office was created in the California Constitution in 1849. It provides financing for schools, roads, housing, recycling and waste management, hospitals, public facilities, and other crucial infrastructure projects that better the lives of residents. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in transactions within a typical year. She provides transparency and oversight for the government’s investment portfolio and accounts, as well as for the state’s surplus funds. Treasurer Ma oversees an investment portfolio of about $113.8 billion, $31.9 billion of which are local government funds. She serves as agent of sale for all State bonds, and is trustee on outstanding debt of $94 billion
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LIFESTYLE/HEALTH/RELIGION
“I Tell You, It Takes A Fool to Learn!” By: Lou Yeboah
Lou Yeboah Mama always said, “A hardhead makes a soft behind.” Now, if you don’t know what that means, you just keep on doing you. Keep on doing what you want, when you want. Keep on ignoring God’s warnings. You will find out sooner than later what it means. Listen, warning is never meant to hurt us. Warning is meant to keep us from hurting ourselves. Alarms may be a nuisance to our ears, but
they are really our friends, so to speak. Fire alarms alert us to the danger of fire. Burglar alarms alert us of the danger of theft and violence. Our alarm clocks alert us of the danger of being late for work. If we do not heed the warnings, we can find ourselves in a place that we wouldn’t want to be. And if that is the case, what about the warnings that exist for our spiritual lives? If our spiritual selves are more important, and even more “real” due to the fact that they are eternal, if they are more important than our physical bodies, how much more should we pay attention to spiritual warning signs? [Proverbs 22:3] tells us, “A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.”The word “simple” here means those without moral direction. It re-
fers to people who just want to do their own thing as they see fit, people who move about as if there are no consequences for the things they do. [Proverbs 1:22], asks the question, “How long will you simple ones love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?” How long will you keep ignoring the warning signs and live for your own ways and desires as if there are no consequences for doing so?” I tell you, “It takes a fool to learn! Don’t be another Samson [Judges 14:1-9] who ignored warning signs that would have indicated he was headed for disaster. Because he did not listen, he suffered greatly for it. Samson leaped over many warning signs. Don’t you do it! When you ignore the warning signs and step across clearly
stated boundaries for your life, you will absolutely compromise God’s intended future for you as did Samson. You can’t get down the road where God desires to take you if you are ignoring the warning signs. Just like Samson’s parents tried to talk some sense into him. They tried to get him to consider the ramifications of what he was doing, but his mind was made up. He couldn’t see the big picture. He couldn’t consider the compromise. He couldn’t weigh the impact of his decisions on the others around him. He didn’t even think about the example he was setting for the rest of the Israelite's. I tell you, shutting out the voice of truth; that kind of arrogance is foolishness and destructive. We all need direction. We all need cor-
“I Tell You, It Takes A Fool to Learn!”... continued rection. We all need perspective. Samson’s parents were trying to put a speed bump in his path, trying to get him to think things through, but he wouldn’t listen. “It takes a fool to learn! “Because I called and you refused, I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention; and you neglected all my counsel and didn’t want my reproof; I will also laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your dread comes. When your dread comes like a storm and your calamity comes like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon
you. Then they will call on me,” – “and I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, they will not find me, because they hated knowledge… and they would not accept my counsel, they spurned all my reproof. So they shall eat of the fruit of their own way” – [Proverbs 1:23-31]. Return, oh backsliding children, for I am married to you. I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion. And I will give you a shepherd [Jeremiah 3:14-15].
Seniors: Get Your Flu Shot This Fall – It’s Important! By Seema Verma
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COVID testing of teachers, staff hotly debated as California schools reopen... continued from page 3 “All we really want is to get back into the classroom and have things be normal again, but in the meantime we’ve got to do what it takes to keep our kids safe,” said Ciccarello, who recently tested negative for COVID-19 after experiencing respirator y sy mptoms. Other states and large school districts have announced widespread COVID-19 testing programs for schools. Rhode Island has promised 5,000 tests daily just for school employees and students. Boston will test a rotating 5% of its unionized teachers each week. Minnesota is sending all private and public school employees a saliva test kit that they can use before returning to school, or save if they develop symptoms. But the sheer scale of school surveillance testing in California is daunting. Some school districts serve more students than entire states. More than 6.1 million students attend more than 10,000 California public schools, taking classes from nearly 320,000 public school teachers. That doesn’t even include tens of thousands of other public school employees and employees of the state’s many private schools. “Nobody has the money for this. Schools do not have money for it. And neither does the county,” said Napa County health officer Dr. Karen Smith, who served as California’s health officer from 2015 to 2019. “There’s a little bit of an impasse. It’s certainly making everyone nervous.” In California, schools can reopen— or have reopened— in 11 counties, according to state reopening criteria. Schools in another 17 counties placed in California’s moderately restrictive “red tier,” including heavily populated Orange and San Diego counties, may reopen if their county’s COVID-19 transmission rates remain stable or decline over 14 days. Health officers also approved 527 elementary schools, most of them private, to open for in-person instruction under local waivers. Ever Flores, a Healdsburg High School counselor and teachers union president, said no testing provisions are included in the union’s temporary labor agreement with the Healdsburg Unified School District, where classes are still online. District officials did not believe it was their responsibility, said Flores who is also running for the school board in Santa Rosa, where he lives. The agreement,
known as a memorandum of understanding, will be revisited soon. District officials did not immediately respond to a CalMatters request for comment. “I don’t want to be responsible for infecting someone not knowing that I’m asymptomatically positive,” Flores said, noting that he and other school employees are sporadically getting their own COVID tests because they sometimes need to work on campus. “Having the ability to do (testing) once a week or every other week to make sure we’re all keeping each other safe would be ideal, mostly because we have an aging teaching staff. I’d hate for something to happen to anybody at risk.” Spats over school COVID-19 testing have frayed tempers in already-stressed communities. In Placer County, school officials in politically conservative Rocklin announced that they could not reopen campuses because the county health officials said there was not enough timely access to COVID-19 tests and results. Some parents were furious. The turmoil continued: After the county board of supervisors lifted the county’s state of emergency two weeks later, county health officer Dr. Aimee Sisson resigned in protest. “There was a lot of finger pointing” between school and county health officials, said Rocklin Teachers Professional Association President Travis Mougeotte, a high school history and geography teacher. He said some of the union’s members were concerned about testing only school staff and not students. “We’re not doing anything if it compromises student or staff safety,” Mougeotte said. “The union’s stuck in the middle. The parents have turned on us… accusing the union of holding the kids hostage. The ugly side of the community has come out. I truly don’t believe it’s a majority, but they’re very loud.” Earlier this week, the union filed a grievance against the Rocklin Unified School District alleging that the district had not implemented precautions it promised before reopening schools, including air filters in classrooms. In-person classes are supposed to start on Monday. Kristin Bailey, center, a demonstration organizer, carries a sign in favor of giving parents the option of in-person instruction for their children during a rally in favor of reopening Brentwood
schools on Sept. 15, 2020. “We as a community are smart enough to take proper precautions,” Bailey said. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters Kristin Bailey, center, a demonstration organizer, carries a sign in favor of giving parents the option of in-person instruction for their children during a rally in favor of reopening Brentwood schools on Sept. 15. “We as a community are smart enough to take proper precautions,” Bailey said. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters In the meantime, the Placer County Office of Education has started to train health staff and set up COVID testing sites for school personnel. State officials have suggested school staff tests be paid for by the employees’ health insurance. Although insurers are required under state emergency regulations to pay for COVID testing for these essential workers, there is no agreement on how frequently they should be required to pay for surveillance testing, and employees could be asked for co-pays. The stakes couldn’t be higher. As schools have reopened across the nation, recent news reports of at least six teachers dying from COVID-19 have intensified fears of deadly new outbreaks originating on campus. In California, more than 61,000 school-age children have been infected since the pandemic started, about 8% of all cases, even though schools were ordered to shut down in March. One Marin City school recently delayed its reopening for a week upon learning that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 just days before students were to return. San Jose Unified School District, with more than 30,000 students, cited concerns over the ability to pay for and provide enough COVID-19 testing among the reasons it chose to extend remote learning through December. Orange County’s public health laboratory does not have the capacity to do surveillance testing for schools, and the load might strain even private labs, particularly during flu season, Marc Meulman, chief of operations for the county health agency’s public health services division, told CalMatters in an emailed statement. Some school districts instead have turned to university health systems, with their sophisticated labs, for help. Stanford Health Care is working
with Bay Area school districts, including a district in Burlingame, to test school staff. And some of the university’s medical school faculty are consulting with the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest school district in the country. Dr. Christina Kong, medical director of pathology at Stanford Health Care, told CalMatters the health system would use pooled testing, in which individuals’ samples are combined for testing, then retested if there is a positive result, to lower costs and speed results. School employees would be tested on a rotating basis so that everyone is tested once every two months, per state recommendations. The results would be reported to the employees and, if positive, to public health officials to begin contact tracing – but not to school administrators. “What I’m surprised by is how many logistical hurdles schools have to go through to get testing,” Kong said. “I didn’t think it would be this complicated.” In the San Diego region, hundreds of students and school employees in the Solana Beach School District received COVID-19 tests this week as the district’s elementary schools prepare to reopen for in-person learning on Monday. They’ll be tested periodically throughout the school year under the district’s new testing partnership with UC San Diego Health. The coastal school district serving about 3,000 students estimates it will spend between $500,000 and $2 million on reentry and surveillance testing this year. The district will use money from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help with the costs, said superintendent Jodee Brentlinger. On a Facebook page for parents of Solana Beach students, Dr. Richard Sacks, a local physician who treats COVID-19 patients, admonished parents whom he said were “disputing the need to test, questioning the motives of the (district) and UCSD Health regarding this testing and even implying that they would not get their children tested.” “Some testing is better than none,” Sacks wrote. “If the schools identify even one asymptomatic individual who tests positive, we would potentially avert unfettered spread of the virus throughout our school and disruptive shutdowns.”
Seema Verma Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Getting vaccinated for the flu this fall is more important than ever. Not only will a flu shot help keep you and your family healthy, it can help reduce the strain on our healthcare system and keep hospital beds and other medical resources available for people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This is no ordinary flu season; it’s a flu season amid a pandemic. With two dangerous viruses going around at once, it’s time for us to protect our communities by getting the vaccine we already have: the flu vaccine. A flu shot won’t protect you against COVID-19, but it has many other important benefits. Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there’s no evidence that a flu vaccination increases your risk of getting sick from a coronavirus, like the one that causes COVID-19. Those at high risk for flu complications include young children, pregnant women, people 65 years and older, and people with certain chronic health conditions. Anyone who is six months old or older should get a yearly flu vaccine. The CDC recommends get ting vaccinated in September or October, but a flu shot anytime during the flu season can help protect you. Flu season in North America rarely begins before early October and usually lasts from December to March. In the past two years, the peak activity has occurred around mid-to-late February. Your body needs two weeks after a shot to develop a protective response to the influenza virus, so your best bet is to get vaccinated before the flu rate begins to climb. Workplaces and other settings that usually provide flu shots may not do so this season because of the challenges of maintaining social distancing. For more information on where you can get a flu vaccine, visit www.vaccinefinder.org. When going to get a flu shot, please practice everyday preventive actions and follow the CDC’s recommendations for running essential errands.
Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health department if they are following CDC’s vaccination pandemic guidance. Any vaccination location following CDC’s guidance should be a safe place for you to get a flu vaccine. Medicare Part B covers one flu shot per flu season per beneficiary. You pay nothing for a flu shot if your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider accepts Medicare payment for giving the shot. If you have a child over six months old who qualifies for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), you may also qualify for a flu vaccination at no cost to you.
W hat’s the difference between flu and COVID-19? Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they’re caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARSCoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. Because some symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone, and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis. It is possible to have flu and COVID-19 at the same time. Health experts are still studying how common this can be. While it’s not possible to say with certainty what will happen in the fall and winter, CDC believes it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading. CDC has developed a test that will check for A and B type seasonal flu viruses and SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This test will be used by U.S. public health laboratories. Testing for these viruses at the same time will give public health officials important information about how flu and COVID-19 are spreading and what preventive steps should be taken. So please protect yourself, your family, and your community by getting a flu shot this fall.
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Educators Concerned Schools are Being Allowed to Reopen Without Basic Safety Protections and Testing in Place to Has someone you know been arrested? Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19 Local News You can now look up arrest records for San Bernardino, Riverside and LA County on our website: BUR LI NGAME — groups, having space for social and staff at nursing homes for them California’s educators call on Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond to ensure robust testing, tracing, and isolation support, along with the other prevention measures, are in place before additional students, their educators and support personnel return to in-person teaching and learning. Reopening schools safely continues to be a priority for educators who are eager to get back to teaching their students in person. “Our position has not changed. California cannot reopen schools unless they are safe. Our concern for the safety and welfare of students and staff has been heightened by the fact that school doors are opening, or preparing to open, across the state through small cohorts, waivers, and as counties advance through the risk levels without basic testing plans and programs in place for students and educators,” said CTA President E. Toby Boyd in the Sept. 16 letter he and CTA executive officers sent on behalf of their 310,000 members. “We know testing and tracing are essential to preventing the further spread of COVID-19.” State Board of Education President Linda DarlingHammond recently made comments on MSNBC agreeing with Dr. Uche Blackstock on the need for “ventilation, masks, being able to separate and cohort students into smaller
distancing, as well as school nurses.” In the same interview, Darling-Hammond reiterated the need for additional funding for our schools and highlighted the importance of adequate testing protocols and having programs in place at schools for rapid detection and quarantining. “These are all the same areas where California’s public schools are really struggling. Yet schools are still being allowed to open. We hear reports every day from educators throughout the state – in rural, urban and suburban districts – of students crowded into classrooms, districts without funds to immediately improve HVAC ventilation systems, mask wearing not embraced, too few school nurses, and testing and tracing glaringly absent,” said Boyd. “We could not help but feel the disconnect of Linda DarlingHammond’s words on how important these safety measures are to our schools versus the reality of what we are actually doing in our state. This is, for sure, a historic failure of the Federal Government on many levels. As a result, we need our state government to lead and help our local schools prepare to open in a safe manner.” CTA leaders point to a study by the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy, which found “a basic screening strategy will require approximately 200 million tests each month for students and staff at the nation’s primary and secondary schools and residents
to open safely and in stages.” The report calls for testing all “students and staff every two weeks” and an increased frequency when disease trends worsen. According to a New York Times report, California is one of eleven states that does not publish information on school cases, leaving students and parents in the dark. Fearful and deeply concerned for their safety and that of students and family members, teachers and education support professionals throughout the state are voicing their concerns and urging distance learning continues until conditions are safe. Orange County, Siskiyou, Placer, Santa Clara and many more counties are among those where school districts are pressing to open. “Absent a prudent and responsible public health response from the White House, we need the governor and our elected leaders to develop the necessary strategy our students, educators and communities deserve as they return to school in person,” said Boyd. “Not doing so exacerbates educational and health inequities as only the elite and private schools will be able to pay for regular testing – leaving public schools to suffer both the health consequences and the “yo-yo” effect of opening and then closing again due to the spread of the virus.” For more information on CTA’s COVID-19 response and a look at letters previously sent, visit the website at cta.org.
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