San Bernardino American Newspaper Apr 26-May 2

Vol. 49 No. 1

April 26, 2018 - May 2, 2018

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Waffle House Shooter: White Affirmative Action Strikes Again Blacks are disproportionately killed, while guns are given back to the Waffle House shooter, despite concerns about his mental health issues and previous violent threats.

Editor in Chief’s Corner Email: sbamericannews@gmail.com Clifton Harris Publisher of The San Bernardino AMERICAN News

Colin Kaepernick Wins Ambassador of Conscience Award, Uses Platform to Slam 'Lawful Lynchings' "In truth, this is an award that I share with all of the countless people throughout the world combating the human rights violations of police officers, and their uses of oppressive and excessive force," Kaepernick said. By Kaitlyn D'Onofrio

By Jayme S. Ganey

Waffle House Shooter,Travis Reinking

The Waffle House shooter had his guns taken away and given back to him, and the question is whether or not that would've happened if Travis Reinking was Black. His father, who ultimately was given the guns back by the police, promised to keep the weapons secure and out of his son's possession, according to Southern California Public Radio's report. Both the father and the police were aware of Reinking's history of mental instability, but chose to give Reinking another chance. Similar courtesy was given to Dylann Roof, who is now facing the death penalty for shooting nine Black churchgoers in 2015. He was hungry, so North Carolina police took him to Burger King. But this is not so in the cases of Blacks who suffered from mental health issues,

like Saheed Vassell (gunned down by police in April), Danny Ray Thomas (gunned down by police in March) or Deborah Danner (killed in 2016, and whose killer, a police sergeant, was just acquitted in February). This is not a new concept. The Washington Post's police shooting database reflects that about one in four people shot and killed by police officers struggled with mental health issues at the time of their deaths. Last year, 987 people were killed by police, 236 of them with mental illness. About 17 percent of them were Black (Blacks are about 12 percent of this country's population, so do the math). Blacks are killed more often. Not all problems of community police relations can be at-

Two African Americans appointed to the California Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census Charlene Muhammad| California Black Media

Regina Brown Wilson

Alex Johnson

Two African-Americans have been appointed to the California Complete Count Committee for the 2020 federal census. Governor Edmund Brown Jr. announced creation of the diverse 25-member committee on April 13. The panel of community members will guide outreach to help ensure every Californian is counted in the upcoming census. “It is vitally important for

California to do everything it can to ensure that every Californian is counted in the upcoming census,” said Governor Brown. Regina Brown Wilson of Sacramento brings her skills as executive director and chair of California Black Media, and a former statewide education and faith-based outreach manager for Census 2010. Wilson is a gradu(continued in next 2 columns)

tributed to ignorance, according to The Sentencing Project, which promotes sentencing reform and the use of alternatives to incarceration through program development and research. Their manual for practitioners and policymakers, "Reducing Racial Disparity in the Criminal Justice System," states: "A policing study in St. Petersburg, Florida found that disrespect toward minorities was statistically lower than police disrespect toward whites, and the authors attributed this to the police chief 's visible work toward suppression of police abuses." They also say that most police training programs don't offer cultural competency measures. Training exists for officers regarding risk assessment

and appropriate interventions when they encounter those with mental health conditions called Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), but it's not mandatory. In the case of Dylann Roof, officers said that he was calm and not problematic, according to the New York Daily News. This is a reason that is given many times to justify decisions made by police, and it seems those decisions may result in allowing many whites who are mentally ill to carry on, while people like Danny Ray Thomas (whose killer was fired from his police duties, according to The Guardian's report yesterday), don't get these privileges. They don't get Burger King, or get second chances to choose a different course of action. They get killed.

Two African Americans appointed to the California Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census...continued ate of Wilberforce University with a degree in communications. "I thank the governor for getting a jump start on the census and understanding all that is at stake in the form or representation and resources. In particular, the African-American community has been a vulnerable population and it’s my desire to ensure this community and other hard to count communities are informed, organized and engaged for the 2020 Census,” said Wilson. Alex Johnson of Los Angeles, managing director at Californians for Safety and Justice, has served as executive director at Children’s Defense Fund-California. He was assistant senior deputy for education and public safety in the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, where he also served as deputy for education and public safety. “Honored to be appointed

by Governor Jerry Brown to serve as a member of the California Complete Count Committee. This body is tasked with devising an outreach strategy for the 2020 Census and ensuring that ALL Californians are counted by the federal government,” said Jones on his Facebook page. Johnson was an attorney at the New York City Department of Education and an assistant district attorney in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. Johnson is president of the Los Angeles County Board of Education and a member of the Arts for Incarcerated Youth Network Board of Directors and the Wiley Center for Speech and Language Development Board. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from the American University College of Law. The California Complete Count Committee will be coming together to have its first public meeting in May.

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick once again used his public image to bring attention to racism and police shootings of Black men. The athlete received the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award on Saturday. According to the organization's website, the prestigious honor "recognizes remarkable individuals and groups who have promoted and enhanced the cause of human rights by acting on their conscience, confronting injustice and using their talents to inspire others." When he accepted his award Kaepernick addressed the very issue he has most publicly acted on. "Racialized oppression and dehumanization is woven into the very fabric of our nation — the effects of which can be seen in the lawful lynching of Black and brown people by the police, and the mass incarceration of Black and brown lives in the prison industrial complex," he said. In 2017, police killed 1,129 people. Officers were only charged with a crime in 1 percent of cases. And of the 1,129 people officers killed, 27 percent were Black — despite Blacks being just 13 percent of the population, according to Mapping Police Violence's 2017 Police Violence Report. Of those unarmed when they were killed, 35 percent were Black, and of those unarmed and not attacking, 37 percent were Black — despite only constituting 13 percent of the population. "How can you stand for the national anthem of a nation that preaches and propagates, 'freedom and justice for all,' that is so unjust to so many of the people living there?" he questioned.

Kaepernick filed a grievance late last year alleging that the NFL blackballed him after he started taking a knee during the National Anthem. Even when other quarterbacks became injured during the NFL season, no one would bring Kaepernick to their team. Kaepernick had a lot to lose when he started his protests. And this style of courageous risk-taking in the name of social justice is exactly what made him the award's recipient. "Just like the Ambassadors of Conscience before him, Colin Kaepernick chooses to speak out and inspire others despite the professional and personal risks," said Salil Shetty, Amnesty International secretary general. "When high profile people choose to take a stand for human rights, it emboldens many others in their struggles against injustice. Colin Kaepernick's commitment is all the more remarkable because of the alarming levels of vitriol it has attracted from those in power." In 2017 singer Alicia Keys received the Ambassador of Conscience Award for her work with refugees and Keep a Child Alive, the non-profit organization she co-founded that helps families affected by HIV in India and Africa. That same year, the award also recognized the Indigenous rights activists in Canada. Nelson Mandela received the honor in 2009 for his lifetime of activism. Despite any possible collusion at the hands of the NFL, Kaepernick has been keeping himself busy. He has donated over $1 million to philanthropic causes. And in addition to this award over the weekend, in December he received Sports Illustrated's Muhammad Ali Legacy Award.

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April 26, 2018

COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

New Federal Special Ed. Chief Aims to Foster Partnership With States

and is especially good at effectively incorporating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, civic skills, and green career pathways. The California Green Ribbon Schools recognition award uses the applications submitted for nomination to ED-GRS to recognize schools and school districts for environmental excellence. Private school awards are conferred by the California Association of Private School Organizations (CAPSO).

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The selection of Johnny Collett, confirmed in December to oversee special education for the U.S. Department of Education, was a rare point of agreement between the Trump administration and the disability-advocacy community. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was tripped up on disability-policy questions during her confirmation hearing last year, and her staunch support of school choice options has left some advocates worried that parents may not understand that choosing private schools means losing the rights guaranteed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. But Collett’s special education bona fides were not in question: A former special education teacher, he has served as a special education director for Kentucky and was the director of special education outcomes for the

Council of Chief State School Officers. Four months into his tenure, Collett, the assistant secretary for the office of special education and rehabilitative sevices, is trying to position the department as a supportive partner to states. In an interview with Education Week, Collett discussed a wide range of issues involving special education responsibilities, including the Education Department’s oversight of the Every Student Succeeds Act; discipline and discrimination; school choice and students with disabilities; and the department’s leadership role. He talked about the complex interplay special educators face between complying with federal law, supporting high expectations for all children, and recognizing each student’s individual educational needs.

Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship to host CSUSB Innovative Challenge for second year Educational News

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) at Cal State San Bernardino will test the minds of the university community at the second annual CSUSB Innovation Challenge. Teams will combine their knowledge and ideas to solve real problems during the main event on May 23, from 5:30-10 p.m., at the CSUSB Visual Arts Building patio and Room 101. The event features finalists presenting their next big business plans in pursuit of the $20,000 in prize money. The Innovation Challenge gives CSUSB students, faculty, staff and alumni an opportunity to team up and present cutting-edge business solutions that will change the CSUSB campus, community or possibly the world. Only selected teams will be allowed to present their ideas and innovations at the main event. Participating teams must complete, save and email an official “Intent to Compete” form to entre@csusb.edu by April 30. The form can be downloaded from the CSUSB Innovation Challenge homepage or at entre.csusb.edu/ content/innovation-challenge.

State Superintendent Torlakson Honors California Green Ribbon Schools Award Winners...continued

All teams must include a CSUSB student and a minimum of two different colleges and/or divisions. The teams from there could consist of any CSUSB student, faculty, staff and alumni. If assistance is needed in finding team members, participants may reach out to IECE to help build a team. Teams do not have to be finalized with the submission of a completed “Intent to Compete” entry form. Teams will be notified by May 4 if selected as a finalist for the main event. Once notified, Steve Abbott, CSUSB lecturer and entrepreneur in residence, will contact each team to get them prepped and ready for the challenge. The main event is open to anyone wanting to witness the coyote future of innovation. Register for the main event for free at Ticketleap or iece.ticketleap.com/ innovationchallenge-main/dates/ May-23-2018_at_0530PM. For any questions related to the event or competition, contact Stacey Allis at (909) 537-3217 or email stacey.allis@csusb.edu and visit the CSUSB Innovation Challenge homepage.

California is one of 25 states as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity that are expected to nominate schools and districts for federal recognition this year. Continued participation and leadership in the program is a recommendation of Torlakson’s Environmental Literacy Task Force. The U.S. Department of Education will confirm state nominees in May 2018.

The nominees are:

Jack London Community Day School, Valley Glen, Los Angeles County ·Monterey Road Elementary School, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County ·Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, Placer County ·Top of the World Elementary School, Laguna Beach, Orange County · Maple Village Waldorf School (private), Long Beach, Los Angeles County These five are also California’s "Green Achievers," the highest honor in the California Green Ribbon Schools recognition program. Green Ribbon Schools demonstrate exemplary achievement in three “pillars.” Pillar I: reduce environmental impact and costs; Pillar II: improve the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff; and Pillar III: provide effective environmental education that teaches many disciplines (continued in next 2 columns)

Students Bring Synergy To San Gorgonio High School Educational News

Rider Profile: CSUSB Student Rides Omnitrans to Stay Active, Avoid Parking Costs Community News

Jose S. of Rialto has been riding Omnitrans and sbX for four years while working toward his degree in Sociology at California State University, San Bernardino. Even when he used to drive a car to class, Jose preferred to leave it at the free Park & Ride lot at Palm & Kendall, and shuttle down to class on sbX, only a five-minute bus ride to campus. “Doing this helped me save money on a parking permit and, although for some people it may not be expensive, it also saved me time. Finding parking at such a large university can be pretty hard, even with your parking permit. My first year here, finding parking was easy, but now, when I skate by the parking lot, people will ask me if I am leaving so that they can follow me and take my parking spot,” he laughs. Those student drivers’ hopes and dreams of snatching that parking space and making it to class on time are crushed when Jose tells them that he’s simply

riding his skateboard to the sbX platform. “Because of GoSmart, I don’t have to pay every time I board. All my money usually goes to school, or food, so it’s neat not having to pay. I’m hyped that I have my student ID card to ride Omnitrans wherever I need to go,” he explains. “The drivers are sociable and friendly. I appreciate that if I start a conversation, they will engage with me. I also like the features such as the online trip planner and NexTrip text message capability to know how long it will be until your bus arrives. It’s almost always precise, never off by more than a minute.” Jose got in touch with us via Instagram a few weeks back, where he reached out regarding our student internship opportunities. On his page, he showcases action-packed videos of he and his friends skating and skillfully performing tricks at skate parks.

Synergy is created when two or more come together to produce a result greater than the sum of their individual effects. The District held its second Synergy Day at San Gorgonio High School on March 21. Synergy Day teaches students how to be more compassionate, build leadership and communication skills, and have a greater sense of self. During the daylong event, students learn to create more authentic relationships so they can unite in a common goal of making their school campus a better place for everyone. More than 65 students from different backgrounds, social groups, and grade levels came together on March 21 in the San Gorgonio gym to participate in

team-building exercises and personal experiences. Students practiced active listening skills, discovered how much they have in common with students outside their usual social circles, and, mostly importantly, learned to respect themselves and others in their daily interactions with friends and strangers. “I hope this small group of students will share what they learned, by word of mouth and by example, with their friends, and those students will share it with their friends and take flight to create a positive, long-lasing shift in our school culture for years to come,” said San Gorgonio counselor LaShawn Jackson. Synergy Days are scheduled for all SBCUSD high schools.

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Candidate to lead California’s public school system participates in San Bernardino forum Tuck spoke with community members on Saturday, April 21 at event hosted by social justice coalition; Thurmond will appear next month Community Education News

Rider Profile: CSUSB Student Rides Omnitrans to Stay Active, Avoid Parking Costs...continued

State Superintendent Torlakson Honors California Green Ribbon Schools Award Winners Community/Education News SACRAMENTO —State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today nominated one California school district and four individual schools to compete in the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) recognition program, which honors schools that conserve resources while promoting health and environmental literacy. “Green Ribbon schools are leading the way in resource conservation, health and wellness, and environmental literacy,” said Torlakson, who started his public service career as a high school science teacher and coach. Torlakson stressed that green schools are especially important now that the environment is facing so many threats. “California won’t reach our smart and ambitious climate goals without the public sector—and especially without public schools—leading the way,” he said. “We need to protect our magnificent and precious natural resources, and learn more about topics such as the causes of global warming and the acidification of the oceans.”

San Gorgonio High School students generate some synergy during a daylong leadership and communication skillbuilding event.

(OAKLAND, CA) Educator Marshall Tuck, a candidate in the California race for Superintendent of Public Instruction, visited San Bernardino on Saturday, April 21 and shared his plans to address the persistent achievement gaps facing low-income students and students of color in a candidate forum presented by The Education Trust-West. In an election that will have a major impact on the future of California’s education system, voters had the opportunity to engage directly with the candidate on his plans to improve California schools. “The current path we are on in public schools is an absolute dead end for our vast majority of kids of color,” Tuck told the audience at San Bernardino Valley College. “It’s not just about policy, it’s about implementation.” Another candidate, Assemblymember Tony Thurmond, will appear at a forum in the same location on May 12. The Saturday forums, hosted by The Education Trust-West along with local Inland Valley and state partners, are designed to give local educators, parents, stu-

dents and community members the opportunity to learn how each candidate will tackle the challenges facing California public schools, with a focus on education justice and equity. For example, a recent report by The Education Trust-West found that there is not a single county in the state where the majority of Latino students are proficient in math or English language arts. For more on the events and co-hosts, see: https://west.edtrust.org/event/ state-superintendent-candidateconversations-in-sanbernardino/. About The Education TrustWest The Education Trust-West works for educational justice and the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, pre-K through college, in the state of California. We expose opportunity and achievement gaps that separate students of color and low-income students from other youth, and we identify and advocate for the strategies that will forever close those gaps.

“This is what I love to do. It’s my passion. Almost 10 years ago, my mom bought me a toy skateboard from Wal-Mart and when we visited my mom’s friend in Fresno, her kids with years of experience got me into skateboarding. I took a spare board that was in their garage since mine was slow compared to theirs, and that’s how I got into it,” he shared with us. Riding Omnitrans isn’t just for school or work – Route 22 also gets Jose to the skate park where he can live out his passion and stay active. Even his friends have joined in on the fun and convenience of riding Omnitrans to the park. Jose says they were surprised by how different riding the bus was from what they thought. “Route 22 takes me from my house right to the front of

Ferguson Skate Park, which is so convenient. Route 14 takes me to the other skate park in Fontana. I would’ve never thought there would be so many bus stops to my destinations besides school,” he says. Skating to and from the bus stop not only combines his favorite hobby with transportation, but it helps Jose relieve the stress of college life, especially during final exams. “It’s my form of meditation. Even a simple short ride from class to the bus stop can clear my mind,” he explains. “I just enjoy riding my skateboard to the bus. This probably sounds weird, but I love the feeling of pressing the yellow strip to request a stop because we’re approaching my destination!” he jokes.

The San Bernardino AMERICAN News Staff Samuel Martin Sr.-Founder Clifton Harris/Editor in Chief/Investigative Reporter Mary Martin-Harris/Editor Clifton B. Harris/Audio Engineering Editor Legal /Display Advertising & Sales (909) 889-7677 The San Bernardino American News was established May 8,1969. A legally adjudicated newspaper of general circulation on September 30, 1971, case number 153913 by the Superior Court, of San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino AMERICAN News, a division of Don Roberto Group, Inc. is published every Thursday by Mary Martin-Harris and Clifton Harris P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393, Telephone (909)889-7677, Emails: msbamericannews@gmail.com sbamericannews@gmail.com The San Bernardino AMERICAN News subscription rate is $58.00 per year. The San Bernardino AMERICAN New is committed to serving its readers by presenting news, unbiased and objective, trusting in the mature judgment of the readers and, in so doing strive to achieve a united community. News releases appearing in the San Bernardino AMERICAN News do not necessarily express the policy nor the opinion of the publishers. The San Bernardino AMERICAN News reserves the right to edit or rewrite all news releases.

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April 26, 2018

GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS/ADVERTISING

Amidst Black Homeownership Crisis, a Mortgage Leader Rises Up to Teach

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By Hazel Trice Edney

Lois Johnson, founder/CEO, United Security Financial Corp (TriceEdneyWire.com) - As America commemorates the 50th year of the Fair Housing Act, the unfortunate numbers have been repeated often: "The gap between White and Black homeownership is wider now than it was in 1960," PBS reported earlier this year. The reasons vary. In a nutshell, redlining, credit issues, and plain old race discrimination have been blamed for the homeownership disparity that partially results in the median net worth of White American families being 10 times greater than Black Americans, according to the New York Times. But America does not lack those who, not only monitor such statistics, but those who feel a charge to bring fairness and equality to the unjust situation that the numbers reveal. Lois Johnson, Founder/CEO of United Security Financial Corp, is one of those people who recognizes the crisis in Black homeownership and are determined to do her part to rectify it. The former real estate sales agent and full time accountant for the United Parcel Service believes a deficiency in financial education is a large part of the problem. She came to this conclusion after she found she could not acquire loans for people to whom she had sold a house without having to "put up a fight". And on top of that, she couldn't get a loan for her own church. "I was a member of Faith Temple Pentecostal Church here in Salt Lake City, Utah and I was the business manager for the church. And we ran into a problem just trying to get a commercial loan for the church. And I said, 'Well, that's it.' I said, 'I think I'll just try doing this myself.' I became a loan officer. I got really good at it," she said. "And I was able to get more people loans so I just took it from there and here I am today." More than 30 years later, Lois Johnson is among the leading independent home mortgage lend-

ers in the nation. Licensed to operate in 49 states, she is the country's only African-American Ginnie Mae lender and is also an issuer of Fannie Mae, which is a conventional lender. But even after working in the homeownership industry for 38 years, she still sees a plethora of problems. In her decades of experience, she has come to believe the Black homeownership crisis is still existent due to information about home buying and mortgage lending being withheld from AfricanAmericans. And she's decided to do something about it. In the following conversation with the Trice Edney News Wire, Lois Johnson answers key questions about issues that hinder home ownership: Trice Edney: Why should homeownership be the centerpiece for a strategy to build legacy wealth in the AfricanAmerican community? Lois Johnson: Because a house is usually the largest item that will create wealth. Just think about it. If you buy a house and you stay in that house for a period of time, that house is going to become worth a lot more than what you paid for it. If you keep that house long enough the value of your home will grow. Then you can pull cash from your home and buy another home and still have value in it. On the other hand, big ticket items such as cars and boats depreciate and sometimes can't be resold or can only be sold for a lot less. But when you sell a house, you might get two, three or more times as much as you bought it for. Trice Edney: What is the minimum credit score (or FICO score) required to purchase a home? Lois Johnson: The FHA [Federal Housing Administration] will take it at maybe 540. Most lenders won't go any less than 620. That's about the lowest FICO that the average lenders will take - including Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae lenders. If we get too many low FICO scores it could cause our ratings to go down which could cause us to lose our Ginnie Mae licenses. That's why Ginnie Mae issuers and Fannie Mae issuers don't like to take low FICO scores. They're putting themselves in jeopardy. Now, on the flip side of that, there are ways in which you can increase your FICO (credit) score.

Rep. Aguilar Joins City to Announce Opportunity Zone Designations in San Bernardino State/Government News

San Bernardino, CA – Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) announced that 27 census tracts in the city of San Bernardino have been designated as Opportunity Zones by the US Department of the Treasury. The designations come after Rep. Aguilar sent a letter to Governor Jerry Brown asking him to nominate specific census tracts in San Bernardino to encourage new private investment to reinvigorate the City’s economy and create new job opportunities for residents. “San Bernardino has always been a resilient community and I believe that when provided with the proper resources, the city can continue to grow and revitalize its economy,” said Rep. Aguilar. He continued, “I’m hopeful that these Opportunity Zone designations will go a long way toward supporting small businesses and creating good-paying jobs here in our region.” The area for the City of San Bernardino Opportunity Zone designation is Highland Avenue to the north, Mill Street to the south, H Street to the west, and Tippecanoe Avenue to the east. “Implementing an Opportunity Zone in the City of San Bernardino is another key step in the City’s renaissance,” said Mayor R. Carey Davis. “Incentivizing businesses to continue to invest and open their doors here is criti-

cal in the transformation of the Downtown region, which includes the Carousel Mall redevelopment and 5th Street Gateway Project. Opportunity Zones will expand the economic revitalization of the City, which already includes the successful redevelopment of the former Norton Airport that now hosts more than 11,500 jobs for Fortune 100 and 500 companies. We thank Congressman Aguilar for championing change in San Bernardino.” The Opportunity Zone program is designed to spur new investment in communities like San Bernardino where businesses have traditionally struggled to succeed. The Opportunity Zone program attracts investors by allowing them to delay taxes owed on profits they make after selling properties or assets. Instead of taxing investors after they make a profit, the Opportunity Zone program allows them to reinvest their profits in local communities. A total of 30 Opportunity Zones were designated in the 31st Congressional District, including one tract in Upland, one in Grand Terrace and one in Redlands. A map of the new Opportunity Zones in the 31st District is available here: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/ StorytellingSwipe/ index.html?appid=9c6bba 1f90dd4c7f9080fced0b107714#

Largest Child Advocacy Association Hosts Gubernatorial Forum California State PTA Puts the Spotlight on Education for Candidates...continued is personal in nature and does not represent the opinion of California State PTA or PACE Participation or sponsorship in this event does not denote endorsement of gubernatorial candidates by either California State PTA or PACE.

Treasurer Chiang to Wells Fargo: “Time for Sloan and Baker to Go" Business/Financial News Lois Johnson speaks on homeownership during the recent Stateswomen for Justice Luncheon at the National Press Club. PHOTO: Roy Lewis

People ask mortgage and homeownership questions after Johnson speaks at the recent Stateswomen for Justice Luncheon. PHOTO: Roy Lewis Trice Edney: What is the best way to repair and increase one's credit score? Lois Johnson: You may go to a credit repair agency or your lender can also tell you what to do. Then there are things that you can do on your own. For example, if you have a charge card and your limit is $1,000, your balance should never be any higher than 75 percent. In other words, you should never charge over $750, which is 75 percent of your loan limit. That will maintain your FICO score. Also, there may be collection items on your credit report that may be removed with a vendor settlement. That will increase your FICO Score as well.

time. Some people think, well, if I pay it a day late, then that's not bad credit. But that's a late payment. As long as you pay that bill before the next payment is due, then that company will not report you as late. Finally, if you have student loans and every last one of them are late, that pulls your credit score down. Whatever agency you're paying for the student loan, have them combine them into one loan. Then have them make an adjustment on the payments. This will lower your debt ratio and enable you to make your payments on time. This will certainly increase your FICO score.

Trice Edney: What are some of the greatest obstacles to increasing your credit score and what can be done about them?

Trice Edney: What are the psychological impediments to homeownership?

Lois Johnson: Child support. Communicate with the child support recipient to make sure the amount on your credit report is accurate. If it is not, the recipient can draft a letter correcting the information that's in the bureau. The agency then has to correct the information that's been reported. This will increase your FICO score. Also, always pay your bills on

Lois Johnson: You shouldn't listen to everything that people say. For example, it is said that you must have at least a 20 percent down payment to purchase a home. That's just hearsay; in fact, you may purchase a home for as little as 3.5 percent down payment on an FHA loan or 0 percent down on a VA loan. And you may pay 3 percent or 5 percent down on a conventional loan. Also, there are (continued on page 7)

Largest Child Advocacy Association Hosts Gubernatorial Forum California State PTA Puts the Spotlight on Education for Candidates Political Government News

California State PTA, in partnership with Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) and ABC Channel 7, will host a Gubernatorial Education Forum on Friday, April 27. WHO: Invited candidates include, in alphabetical order: Travis Allen, California Assemblymember John Chiang, California State Treasurer John Cox, Businessman Delaine Eastin, Former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Gavin Newsom, California Lieutenant Governor Antonio Villaraigosa, Former Los Angeles Mayor. Candidate participation was determined based on a variety of factors including polling averages from UC Berkeley's Insitute of Governmental Studies (IGS). View criteria and forum procedures. WHAT: The Gubernatorial Education Forum will put the spotlight on public education to learn more about each candidates’ vision for California’s public schools. WHEN: The forum is Friday, April 27 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and will close

promptly at 3 p.m. All media must be in place with no exceptions. WHERE: Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764 in Hall B ** Media seating is limited. RSVP to Ashley Stidham at astidham@capta.org.** ADDITIONAL DETAILS: RSVP to Ashley Stidham at astidham@capta.org or (916) 6121186 by April 26. Seating is limited Questions about the forum may be directed to Michelle Eklund at meklund@capta.org or (951) 3143707 Check-in onsite at the Press/ Communications Booth. Media will be escorted Reporters and photographers will be in an assigned area near the stage with an opportunity to take photos No flash photography during the forum Non-flash photography via mobile devices is permissible and encouraged during the forum for use on social media platforms, using #PTAvotes PTA members or officers can(continued in next 2 columns)

DES MOINES, IOWA – California State Treasurer John Chiang during a meeting of Wells Fargo shareholders today in Des Moines, Iowa called for the removal of CEO Timothy Sloan and board member John D. Baker II. Chiang said Sloan has failed to be “the change agent the bank needs.” He also questioned why Baker failed to declare “Not on my watch,” or raise the red flags that might have prevented the opening of 3.5 million bogus customer accounts. “I am here today to deliver a message from the people of California,” Chiang said. “Integrity and trust matter.” Wells Fargo has for generations partnered with the state and its municipalities to help build roads, schools, dams and other critical infrastructure. “Where is that bank today?” Chiang asked. “Wells Fargo is a shadow of its former self. Today, it is known more for systematically targeting our community’s most vulnerable residents, including immigrants, seniors, veterans and communities of color.” Chiang previously sought the removal of seven board members who served during the bogus account controversy. Six have left or are about to vacate their board seats. One, Baker, remains. He said he initially hoped that Sloan would succeed in turning the bank around. However, a year

and a half after taking the reins, Chiang said that Sloan “has proven to be too much the champion of the old guard to be the change agent so desperately needed.” Since Sloan became CEO, regulators have moved to cap its growth to spur the board to address lapses in corporate governance and hammered it with record fines and penalties. The most recent – totaling a whopping $1 billion – was announced only three days ago. Objecting to the $15 million in performance compensation shareholders were being asked to approve for Sloan on Tuesday, Chiang said, “Time has proven Mr. Sloan cannot drain the swamp, he has become it. It is time for him to go.” Adding insult to injury already caused to victimized customers, Wells Fargo has forced consumers into binding arbitration rather than allowing them to sue in open court. Incredibly, the bank argues forced arbitration agreements customers agreed to when opening legitimate accounts also apply to bogus ones opened without consent. “By pushing fraud cases into secretive, behind-closed-doors proceedings, Wells Fargo has used forced arbitration to keep scandals out of public view, allowing fraud to mushroom,” Chiang said. Chiang asked the bank to stop forcing customers into arbitration when bogus accounts are involved. For more news, please follow the Treasurer on Twitter at @CalTreasurer, and on Facebook at California State Treasurer's Office.

BSCC Awards $9.2m in Anti-Violence Grants State Government News ONTARIO (April 19, 2018) – The Board of State and Community Corrections today approved 20 grant awards worth $9.2 million to help reduce violence in communities across California. As a requirement of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention grant the Board gave special consideration to cities that are disproportionately affected by violent crime. The Budget Act of 2017 authorized the CalVIP grant to replace the California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention grant and allowed not just cities, but community-based organizations with experience in violence-reduction strategies to apply directly for the funds. Ten CBOs and 10 cities were approved for funding, including Los Angeles, which received a $1 million non-competitive carve-out in the authorizing legislation. The remaining $8.2 million was divided, with half earmarked for cities and the other half for CBOs. Applicants received special consideration if they would serve cities that are in the top 5 percent statewide for homicide, robbery and aggravated assault. In the City of Compton’s successful bid, Volunteers of America will provide services to youth at high risk of gang involvement. In Vallejo, the police department will help trauma-impacted residents receive mental health treatment and other services. The CBO Fresh Lifelines for Youth will partner with the Oakland Unified School District to provide mentors to high-risk youth on probation. For more information about the grant please contact Colleen Curtin at Colleen.Curtin@bscc.ca.gov or call 916-445-8066.

Summaries of all funded projects is available at:http:// www.bscc.ca.gov/ news.php?id=138 Cities (in alphabetical order) City of Compton City of Los Angeles City of Oakland City of Pasadena City of Perris City of Richmond City of Sacramento City of San Bernardino City of Stockton City of Vallejo Community-Based Organizations (in alphabetical order) Another Choice, Another Chance Brotherhood Crusade of Los Angeles Catholic Charities of the East Bay Centinela Youth Services (CYS) Fresh Lifelines for Youth Huckleberry Youth Programs Sierra Health Foundation, Center for Health Program Management South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy Youth Alive!

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HEALTH/FITNESS NEWS

‘Women Come To Me For Counsel’: Activist Cured! First Adult Canadian Woman Cured Of Gina Brown Joins BAI’s Board Of Directors Sickle Cell! Health News By April Eugene

Correction: In an earlier version of the newsletter, we too got confused by the three Gina Browns who work in HIV and used a photo of the wrong one. We apologize for our error! In a continuing effort to eliminate the AIDS pandemic in Black communities, the Black AIDS Institute has added community organizer Gina Brown to its board of directors. Brown’s ability to connect with the community, especially Black women, makes her a perfect fit with the Institute’s next generation of capacity building, advocacy, mobilization and service delivery. The New Orleans native has been actively involved in HIV-related issues since being diagnosed with the virus 23 years ago—first by speaking up for better conditions for herself and other women at her local HIV clinic. Since then she has returned to school to obtain her GED as well as her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and held various positions within the HIV field, currently as community organizer for the Southern AIDS Coalition. As a member of the Institute’s board, Brown will be instrumental in helping to develop programs aimed at Black women. “I bring the perspective of what’s going on with women who are living with HIV. The majority are in the South and they are women of color,” says Brown. “A lot of women come to me for coun-

sel, so I know what women are seeking. They’re unemployed or underemployed. They’re not looking for handouts; they’re looking for a hand up.” Brown considers herself a foot soldier in the movement to end AIDS and will bring the voice of women living with HIV/AIDS to the boardroom. “I think Phill [Wilson] wanted somebody who’s still on the ground, who still has that street credibility, who people come and talk to and can be heard,” she adds. Brown has always been a champion of paying it forward and speaks of her ability to develop other activists by not forgetting where she came from. “First of all, I lead by example. It’s easier for me to develop other people because I remember how it felt when I didn’t know,” she says. “There were people who took me under their wing, so I try to give that back. I didn’t just go from point A to point B; there were some stops along the way. And I think in order to be an effective leader, you have to know what you don’t know and be willing to learn those things.” Her motto is, “Keep the conversation going.” She continues: “We rarely talk about the [generation of] women—because they’re women now—that were born with HIV. They’re in their 20s, and Hydeia Broadbent, she’s in her 30s. So I bring that to the table. They are truly the longtime survivors.”

JDRF Track Day Invitational Raises Over $100,000 to Support Type 1 Diabetes Research Health/Fitness News

Los Angeles, CA, April 23, 2018 -On Wednesday, April 18th the JDRF Los Angeles Chapter held its 7th Annual Track Day Invitational at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. With the support of Windsor Healthcare, L.A. Car Connection, RVW Wealth, Concord, Envoy, Edmunds.com, The Petersen Automotive Museum, The Cellar Beverly Hills, and The Eric and Yvette Edidin Foundation, JDRF LA raised more than $100,000 to help fund critically needed type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The event, organized by JDRF LA staff and JDRF Board Member Eric Edidin, welcomed over 100 drivers who experienced the thrill of racing around the worldclass, two mile, D-shaped roval Auto Club Speedway track. Participants drove their own cars or chose from four race cars provided by Fast Toys: a 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302S, 2012 Ferrari 458 Challenge Evo, 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, or 2012 Pescarolo 02 Le Mans Prototype. Driving instructors were on hand so that all experience levels could be part of the exciting day.

“Community events like Track Day allow us to come together and raise awareness of type one diabetes, while also raising funds to support the necessary research needed to turn Type One into Type None,” said Chapter Executive Director, Judy Ranan. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, lifethreatening autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults at any age. In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production from the body. Type 1 diabetes requires rigorous 24/7 monitoring of blood glucose levels to avoid devastating complications. T1D onset is sudden and unpreventable, and it is unrelated to diet or lifestyle. Donations from the 7th Annual JDRF Track Day Invitational support funding for research on how to prevent, treat and ultimately cure T1D. This research has led to life-changing drugs, treatments, and devices, many of which have already moved into clinical trials and real-world testing.

New Campaign Targets Tobacco Industry’s Deceptive Marketing to Youth Health/Fitness News SACRAMENTO - In an effort to combat the tobacco industry’s latest marketing strategies aimed at getting youth hooked on nicotine, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today launched a new “Flavors Hook Kids” campaign. The campaign warns parents and concerned adults about the increasing availability of flavored tobacco products targeted to teens. The campaign also highlights how easy it is for kids to purchase flavored tobacco products online. “Flavors disguise the harshness of tobacco and make smok-

ing seem harmless, when we know it’s not,” said CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith. “Innocent sounding e-cigarette flavors like Cherry Crush and Cotton Candy could lead to a lifetime of nicotine addiction.” More than 80 percent of youth who have tried tobacco products started with a flavored product – there are more than 15,500 e-cigarette flavors on the market. Also increasing in popularity among teenagers are new e-cigarette devices called “pod mods.” One in particular, JUUL, looks like (continued in next 2 columns)

These women were growing up when, in some cases, there was not medication; and their mothers, who were living with HIV/ AIDS, did not have the therapy and support needed to be able to care for a child. Brown suggests that conversations be centered on the medical aspects of HIV and not on people’s behavior. She suggests that we focus on youths. “The older people do not seem to be hearing us, so their children are gonna have to educate them,” she says. “And we have to make sure we’re not just going to the hood; we need to engage the professional Black woman, too.” She supports outreach like BAI’s HIV-testing booth at the Essence Festival, where she used her own story to attract women into finding out their status. “Being a part of that event where there is such a large gathering of Black women shows just how connected the Institute is to popular culture.” Brown is excited to be joining the board when the current administration in Washington, D.C., is eliminating many of the gains made for people living with HIV/ AIDS through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Her first act of resistance was resigning from the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, also known as PACHA, to be able to confront HIV from a uniquely and unapologetically Black point of view. “They are knocking at the foundation of the ACA,” she says. “And if that crumbles, then we will go back to having people who are always on the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. That means they’re waiting for medication. If you’re not on medication and the virus starts attacking your immune system, you’re gonna die. We can’t have that.” April Eugene is a Philadelphiabased writer.

A Canadian woman just set the bar for possibly many more to be healed of sickle cell anemia after becoming the first adult in Canada to be cured of the disease. She has God, the doctors, and her sister to thank after receiving a lifesaving stem cell transplant. Revée Agyepong, 26, of Edmonton was diagnosed with the disease as a toddler and has never known life without it. “I remember as far back as elementary feeling sickle cell complications and not knowing what it was,” she said. “I thought that everyone would go out for recess and play, then come back with a terrible headache and body pain, couldn’t breathe…eventually I realized it was just me.” Stem cell transplant cures children with sickle cell anemia, says Alberta hospital Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease in which red blood cells change into a semi-circular shape and block blood vessels. Symptoms vary from patient to patient but it puts every organ in the body at risk. Agyepong’s disease manifested as chronic bone and joint pain, irregular heartbeat, kidney stones and shortness of breath. Back in 2015, 33-year-old Iesha Thomas became the first adult to be cured of sickle cell disease with a chemotherapy-free procedure at University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health), the University reported. Thomas was one of 12 adult patients cured of sickle cell disease as part of a clinical trial at UI Health that used stem cell transplantation from healthy tissue, matched from a sibling donor. Findings from phase I/II of the clinical trial are published online in the journal Biology of Blood & Marrow Transplantation. Agyepong said when she found out about the success of the treatment in pediatric pa-

New Campaign Targets Tobacco Industry’s Deceptive Marketing to Youth...continued a flash drive. It is easily hidden from parents and teachers because of its deceptive design. Each JUUL cartridge contains the same amount of nicotine as an entire pack of traditional cigarettes. “We encourage parents to talk to their kids about the significant risks of nicotine addiction and tobacco use – which can impact brain development and cause asthma and respiratory disease,” said Dr. Smith. “There’s simply no safe level of tobacco consumption, and it is far too easy for teens to get interested and hooked due to the tobacco industry’s deceptive tactics.” E-cigarettes are the most common tobacco product used by youth in the U.S. In 2016, 13.6 percent of California high school students reported using tobacco products, and more than half (8.6 percent) reporting using e-cigarettes, including “pod mods.” Research has shown minors can

successfully buy e-cigarette products online 94 percent of the time. The new “Flavors Hook Kids” campaign appears in seven languages including English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese and Tagalog. About the California Tobacco Control Program The California Department of Public Health’s Tobacco Control Program was established by the Tobacco Tax and Health Protection Act of 1988. California’s comprehensive approach has changed social norms around tobacco-use and secondhand smoke. In November 2016, Californians passed Proposition 56 which funds tobacco-use prevention programs, a new state Oral Health Program and research on tobacco-related illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. www.cdph.ca.gov

Recall: Over 200 Million Eggs Recalled In 10 States Health/Fitness News

close-up of eggs in a supermarket (HealthDay News) — Nearly 207 million eggs produced at a farm in Hyde County, N.C., are being voluntarily recalled because of concerns of contamination with the salmonella bacteria, the egg company announced. US Food and Drug Administration inspectors found a rodent infestation, filth, unsanitary conditions and more at the Rose Acre Farms location in Hyde County, NC. In a statement, Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Ind. said that 22 illnesses but no deaths have so far been linked to the tainted eggs. The eggs “have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Braenderup, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” the company said Friday. The recall arose after illnesses were reported in East Coast states. The outbreak “led to extensive interviews and eventually a thorough FDA (Food and Drug Administration) inspection of the Hyde County farm, which produces 2.3 million eggs a day. The facilityincludes 3 million laying hens with a USDA inspector onsite daily,” the company said. The eggs under recall were distributed from the North Carolina farm to retailers and restaurants in Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, Rose Acre said. Food Lion, Waffle House and Walmart eggs (Great Value) are included in this recall. (continued in next 2 columns)

(Photo credit: Nelly Alberola/Radio-Canada) tients, she was at a point where her health was declining and she was running out of treatment options, but doctors told her she was too old to undergo the procedure. That left her devastated. According to Alberta Health Services, the older the patient and donor in bone marrow transplants, the greater the health risks which can even result in death. But Stephanie Amoah, Agyepong’s older sister, said she could no longer watch her sister struggle in constant pain and started to research which other centers were testing the treatment on adult patients. “My persistence, my sister’s persistence, and they said my dedication to wanting a cure, was enough for them to just say, you know what, she’s going to be the person, let’s do this,” Agyepong told the CBC. Stephanie Amoah, Revée Agyepong’s older sister, was a 100% donor match. She said she’s happy to have been part of a process that will give her sister a new life. Amoah was tested and was found to be a 100 percent match for her sister. Daly said the odds of siblings being a perfect match is one in four. The transplant, which took place at Calgary’s Tom Baker Cancer Centre, involved Agyepong taking drugs to suppress her im-

mune system and doing a course of low-dose radiation. Amoah underwent a process called apheresis that collected her sickle-cell-free stem cells, which were then given to Agyepong. “Over the past few months, what we’ve seen is that Revée’s sister’s bone marrow has taken over the production of Revée’s red blood cells,” Daly said. “The amount of sickle cell hemoglobin in her bloodstream has decreased almost to zero.” Today, Agyepong’s blood tests don’t show any signs of the disease, which makes her essentially cured. Amoah said the change she sees… in her sister is amazing. “It’s phenomenal. I’m just so happy to have been part of a process that will give her a new life, a new hope and be able to do the things she’s always wanted to do,” Amoah said. Agyepong said she is still recovering from the transplant but when she is one year out, she plans to dedicate her time to advocating for the disease, and just live her life like a normal person. “I want to travel somewhere exotic and somewhere warm and feel dehydration like anyone else would because I couldn’t with sickle cell, I would be dehydrated and end up in the hospital,” she said. “It sounds so insignificant but it’s really exciting just to be able to be more spontaneous.”

Recall: Over 200 Million Eggs Recalled In 10 States...continued All of the eggs come from plant number P-1065, with a “date range of 011 through the date of 102 printed on either the side portion or the principal side of the carton or package.” A full list of affected products can be found here.Through an abundance of caution Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Indiana is voluntarily recalling 206,749,248 eggs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella Braenderup can experience fever, diarrhea, nausea,

vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella Braenderup can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The eggs were distributed from the farm in Hyde County, North Carolina and reached consumers in the following states: Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia through retail stores and restaurants via direct delivery. 22 illnesses have been reported to date.

Senate Health Committee Approves Leyva Bill Improving Hospital Patient Safety SB 1288 Ensures Hospitals Follow Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Regulations Health/Fitness News

SACRAMENTO – Following powerful testimony, legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will protect patient safety and reinforce nurse staffing ratio requirements passed the Senate Health Committee . Co-sponsored by SEIU California, SEIU Local 121RN and United Nurses Associations of California / Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC / UHCP), SB 1288 would require the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to conduct unannounced visits to hospitals to inspect for compliance with nurse staffing requirements. The proposal empowers CDPH to enforce the nurse staffing ratios by fining hospitals that repeatedly create unsafe conditions for patient care by violating the Title 22 nurse staffing ratios. In 1999, Governor Gray Davis signed into law AB 394, the nation’s first law mandating nurse-to-patient ratios in California. In 2004, regulations implementing AB 394 went into effect. The regulations set the minimum ratio of nurses to patient by unit, including one-to-one in operat-

ing rooms and one-to-five in general medical-surgical units. These ratios are outlined in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and are enforced by CDPH. Despite the mandated ratios, hospitals repeatedly violate staffing requirements. From 2008 to 2017, there were 632 out-of-ratio deficiencies reported to CDPH. Nurses may be overworked which can potentially endanger the health and safety of hospital patients. “It is critical that nurse staffing ratios are adhered to by hospitals, particularly since patient safety can be compromised when nurses are overworked and not given much needed support,” Senator Leyva said. “SB 1288 will improve healthcare quality in California hospitals by ensuring improved compliance with existing law. This bill simply requires that hospitals actually meet the existing staffing ratio requirements and remain vigilant about empowering nurses to properly care for their patients.” The Senate Appropriations Committee will next consider SB 1288 later this spring.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180004595 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/19/2018 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 4/19/2023 Business is Conducted By: A Married Couple Fictitious Business Name(s): IMPACT COACHING Business Address: 1707 JUSTINE WAY UPLAND, CA 91784 Phone Number: 909-303-3299 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: GILBERT A. HOLMES 1707 JUSTINE WAY UPLAND, CA 91784 JOY A. CLARKE-HOLMES 1707 JUSTINE WAY UPLAND, CA 91784 Signature/Officer Title: Gilbert A. Holmes, Owner BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH 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 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20180000142 Date Filed: 01/04/2018 Filing Expires On: 01/04/2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): KP LOGISTICS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1305 WEST PRINCETON STREET ONTARIO, CA 91762 Name of Individual Registrant: KENNETH T. PARKS 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: 1305 WEST PRINCETON STREET ONTARIO, CA 91762 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature/Title of Person Signing: Kenneth T. Parks BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH 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 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2018.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1807705 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: IRMA MARIN TERRIQUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. IRMA MARIN TERRIQUEZ to Proposed name: IRMA ORTIZ MARIN

LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS 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: 5/14/18 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S17 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 W. THIRD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT-CIVIL DIVISION 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: April 2, 2018 Michael A. Sachs Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1806049 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner:EDDIE CALDERA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. EDDIE CALDERA to Proposed name:EDDIE EDMUNDO CALDERA 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: 4/24/18 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S17 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 W. THIRD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT 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: March 13, 2018 Michael A. Sachs Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 1800212 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ANGIE CHA KIM filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a ANGIE CHA KIM to Proposed name: LYNN KIM 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: 6/06/18 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: V15 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 14455 Civic Drive Victorville, CA 92392 Desert 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: April 18, 2018 Judge Lisa Rogan Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2018. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1809633 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CHERYL LYNN GOTTENBOS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a CHERYL LYNN GOTTENBOS to Proposed name:CHERYL LYNN ORCUTT b. ADALYNN ALEXANDRA PAINTON to ADALYNN ALEXANDRA ORCUTT c. DARYL BLAINE PAINTON to DARYL BLAINE ORCUTT 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: 06/05/18 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:S17 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West 3rd St. San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: April 20, 2018 Michael A. Sachs Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2018. AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1803023 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: EDWARD NICK MESA JR. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. EDWARD NICK MESA JR. to Proposed name: NICHOLAS OLIVER LIEN 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: 6/04/18 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S17 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 W. THIRD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT-CIVIL DIVISION 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: Michael A. Sachs Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 12, Correction 19, 26, May 3, 2018.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL. DEMANDADO): ROBBIE CLARK AKA RONEKA BLACK, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar los coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1701476 (Numero del Caso) The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 WEST THIRD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Harlan M. Reese (Bar# 118226), Joseph M. Pleasant, (Bar #179571), Dana N. Meyers, (Bar #272640) James E. Delaney, (Bar #292600,) Jenny R. Louro #306535 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010 760/842-5850 (File No.551903) Date: June 12, 2017 (Fecha) (Secretario)Clerk, by Eden Staricka, Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2018. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL. DEMANDADO): MELODIE A. PHILLIPS YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso

por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar los coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1717938 (Numero del Caso) The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 WEST THIRD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Harlan M. Reese 118226, Joseph M. Pleasant, 179571, James E. Delaney, 292600, Dana N. Meyers, 272640 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010 760/842-5850 (File No. 552829) Date: September 14, 2017 (Fecha) (Secretario)Clerk, by Nancy Liemsithisak, Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2018.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL. DEMANDADO): JOSE M. CORTES, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar los coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1717212 (Numero del Caso) The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 WEST THIRD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Harlan M. Reese 118226, Joseph M. Pleasant, 179571, James E. Delaney, 292600, Dana N. Meyers, 272640 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010 760/842-5850 (File No. 552830) Date: September 5, 2017(Fecha) (Secretario)Clerk, by Mayela Martinez, Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2018. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL. DEMANDADO): BLANCA ESTELA PENA PEREZ AND DOES 1 TO 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE): EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot

pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar los coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1721441 (Numero del Caso) The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 WEST THIRD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Joseph M. Pleasant, 179571, Dana N. Meyers, 272640 James E. Delaney, 292600, Jenny R. Louro, 306535, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010 760/8425850 (File No.282554) Date: November 01, 2017(Fecha) (Secretario)Clerk, by Patrick Shushereba, Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 19,Correction 26, May 3, 10, 2018.

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: WILLARD H. REMAI Case Number: PROPS 1800367 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WILLARD H.

REMAI aka WILLARD HENRY REMAI aka WILLARD H. RAMIE aka WILLARD HENRY RAMIE aka WILLIE H. REMAI aka WILLIE H. RAMIE A Petition for Probate has been filed by: WILLIAM REMAI in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that WILLIAM REMAI 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: June 06, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0212 SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT 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:Roger von Kaesborg Law Office of Roger von Kaesborg, 8460 Nuevo Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335 Telephone: (909)822-4445 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper April 26, May 3, 10, 2018.

April 26, 2018

BIDS/PROPOSALS Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation & Park District 390 W Oak Valley Parkway Beaumont CA 92223 www.bcvparks.com

951) 845-9555 – (951) 845-9557

Exhibit - A

NOTICE INVITING BIDS To: Bidders From: Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation & Park District Nancy Law, Finance Services Technician/Office Manager Subject: Noble Creek Community Center ADA Accessibility Project Bid Opening Date: May 22, 2018 14:00 P.M. PST

GENERAL SCOPE The Beaumont Cherry Valley Recreation & Park District is soliciting bid proposals from qualified, licensed contractors to perform the following: This project includes but not limited to demolition, demolition of concrete, plumbing and/or replacement and painting of ceiling and wall finishes; installation of new flooring, light fixture replacement to energy efficient lighting and installation of new doors, signage; exterior finish – fascia board, plywood, stucco, ADA walkways, ADA parking curb, striping, signage as described in the Scope of work (EXHIBIT A2) FEDERAL FUNDING This project is being financed with Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 570) and subject to certain requirements including: compliance with Section 3 (24 CFR Part 135) Economic Opportunities requirements; payment of Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages; Federal Labor Standards Provisions (HUD 4010); Executive Order #11246; and others. Information pertaining to the Federal requirements is on file with the County of Riverside Economic Development Agency. PREVAILING WAGES Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates, including the per diem wages applicable to the work, and for holiday and overtime work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, in the County of Riverside in which the work is to be done, have been determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at www.dir.ca.gov. Future effective prevailing wage rates which have been predetermined, and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. The Federal minimum wage rate requirements, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor, are set forth in the books issued for bidding purposes, referred to herein as Project Bid Documents (Special Federal Provisions), and in copies of this book which may be examined at the office described above where the project plans, special provisions, and proposal forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of the Project Bid Documents. FEDERAL LABOR PROVISIONS(HUD 4010)

STANDARD

This project is subject to all applicable requirements of the Federal Labor Standards Provision. (Exhibit B1) BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION All bids must include the Bidder’s Certification on Federal Contract Requirements (Exhibit B7) at the time of bid submittal. Any bids received without the Bidder’s Certification on Federal Contract Requirements will be considered “non-responsive” and not accepted. MANDATORY ON-SITE BIDDERS JOB WALK JOB WALK: TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018 AT 10:00 A.M. PST Questions concerning this Invitation to Bid should be directed to: Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District Attn: Nancy Law nancy@bcvparks.com 390 W Oak Valley Parkway Beaumont CA 92223 (951) 845-9557 Deadline for Questions is MAY 18, 2018 at 15:00 p.m. PST – All Questions must be in the form of email or fax. SUBMISSION OF BIDS (Bids/Proposals maybe mailed or hand-delivered) NO later than: DATE: MAY 22, 2018 TIME: 13:30 p.m. PST LOCATION: 390 W Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont CA 92223 Interested persons may also view the Project Documents and Scope of Work as well as all Federal Contracting Requirements, at the location listed below. There will be a $200.00 fee for Project Documents Address: 390 W Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont CA 92223 Contact Person(s): Nancy Law or Duane Burk Pre-Construction Meeting date TBD after Award of Contract. Copies of the Federal Labor Standards Provisions, Special Federal Provisions, Contractor Certifications, and other Federal Contract Requirements are available from the Riverside County EDA. Contact: Elizabeth Dearen at: edearen@rivco.org or (951) 343-5618. Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper April 19, 26, 2018.

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LIFESTYLE NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/RELIGION

Janet Jackson New Tour Promo Photos Are Amazing This is what 51 years old looks like. Entertainment News

Source: Alexander Tamargo / Getty Janet Jackson is coming back to the stage this summer, and her look says she did not come to play. Janet’s going to keep the party going for her State of the World Tour this summer. The diva announced the dates for her extended outing with a few pictures on Instagram, where she is looking positively snatched. Rocking a high ponytail, golden makeup, and a stunning red lip, Janet teased a slate of U.S. dates for her State of the World 2018

tour. Full body shots show her in fighting form and ready to put on a show. As a reminder, Janet is 51 and just had a baby last year. This is what she looks like. Janet is set to headline the Essence Festival in New Orleans with a show on July 8. Her summer tour kicks off a few days later on July 11 and runs to August 12, so this is a short excursion for Janet. You only have a few days to get your dollars together because tickets go on sale April 27.

Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion® 2018 Vehicle registration is open – NOW accepting 1988 and older classic cars Lifestyle /Entertainment News

ONTARIO, California (Wednesday, April 25, 2018) – Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, powered by the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, has announced vehicle registration is now open but limited to the first 2,000 approved vehicles. NEW in 2018, classic cars that are 1988 and older will be allowed to participate, previously the year was restricted to 1975 and older. “We listened to classic car lovers who wanted to see Muscle Cars have the opportunity to be a part of our annual event. Route 66 Cruisin Reunion has become one of the best classic car shows in the nation with the unique opportunity to actually see the cars cruise and not only stage. Now that we are hosting our sixth annual event we feel it is a good time to increase the year to 1988” Said Michael Krouse, President and CEO of the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau. Vehicle registration fees are only $60 per vehicle which includes access to the event for 2 days, plus a swag bag with the official participate shirt and license plate. In addition, registered vehicles will be able to participate in the award program. For complete rules and regulations plus the vehicle en-

try form visit www.Route66CruisinReunion.com or call 800.867.8366. The public is invited to attend the 6th Annual Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, a two-day Cruisin’ Classic Car Show scheduled for September 21 -22, 2018. Come as a family, food or retail vendor, bring your classic car, and enjoy a stroll along the historic tree lined Euclid Avenue to admire the beauty of these fabulous vehicles from yesteryear. This annual event, held on the third weekend in September, is free to the public and encompasses approximately twenty-two city blocks with cars and hot rods parking and cruisin’ for two days along the streets of downtown Ontario, California. This family friendly event is located on Euclid Avenue and the downtown streets near the City of Ontario Town Square, Ovitt Family Community Library, and Ontario City Hall located at 303 East “B” Street, Ontario, CA 91764. Last year Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion proved to be a huge success with over 200,000 car enthusiasts and spectators. Get ready to rumble Southern California – Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion will be coming to town this fall!

Applications are due Friday, May 11, 2018

Taking on City Hall over Sanctuary Religious News A California UCC pastor, supported by his congregation, has joined the American Civil Liberties Union in a lawsuit against the city of Los Alamitos for trying to exempt itself from the state's Sanctuary law. The ACLU filed the lawsuit Wednesday, April 18, in Orange County Superior Court, naming the Rev. Samuel Pullen of the Community Congregational United Church of Christ of Los Alamitos and members of the group Los Alamitos Community United as plaintiffs in the case. The move follows a decision Monday evening by the Los Alamitos City Council, which passed a precedentsetting ordinance on April 16, that relieves the city from following the California Values Act, which limits local police cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "The atmosphere the city wants to create goes against what we stand for as a church, and what I stand for as a pastor," Pullen said. "We have a lawsuit we think we can win. In just a short period of time, progressive voices have come out of the woodwork. Our church has been the hub of that grassroots coalition." The lawsuit contends the Los Alamitos anti-sanctuary ordinance is unlawful, wastes taxpayer money and threatens the safety and well-being of the city's residents. "I joined the lawsuit as an individual because my livelihood as a pastor could be compromised," said Rev. Pullen. "We are a diverse congregation; our main demographic is multiracial families. Couples with an Anglo married to Latino or a Muslim. They all feel welcome. We create a space where diversity is more than ok — we celebrate it. We have immigrants that come because it's a safe space. If the city actively cooperated with ICE, our members might stop coming to church. We are known as an immigrant friendly church, we want our church to be a safe space but if city is anti-immigrant..." CalifAntiSanctProtest.png"The Southern California Nevada Conference supports the right of immigrants as a faith mandate, officially declaring itself a Sanctuary Conference in 2017. Community Congregational, UCC, Los Alamitos has become one of the Conference torchbearers in ensuring the rights of immigrants. In doing so, they have decided to be prophetic at a time when their city leadership has decided to turn their backs against the marginalized and oppressed," said the Rev. Felix C. Villanueva, conference minister of the United Church of Christ in Southern California and Nevada. "In taking such a brave stance, Community Congregational, UCC is paving the way for other congregations in this Conference to oppose similar actions now on the docket of nearby cities and ensuring that our churches are places where everyone is welcome!" Several other California communities in Orange County and beyond are watching what is unfolding in Los

Alamitos. The anti-sanctuary ordinance, which had been up for discussion by city leaders for more than month, continues to be challenged. Pullen said he, community organizers and the ACLU, heartened by support of their neighbors, are hoping to get a temporary restraining order or an injunction to put the implementation of the measure on hold until their case is heard. "Every week we had some sort of action or event leading up to the council meeting. And we did have a victory Monday even though the ordinance passed," Pullen said. "From the time they introduced this, the council chamber was packed with hecklers who wouldn't let people opposed to it speak. On Monday before the vote, our community set up to guard the space. We were able to get into the chamber with local residents. We demanded of the council that they enforce rules of decorum. Everyone who spoke was listened to. I think they [city leaders] made a mistake. Though council members expressed some reservations, they went ahead with it." Pullen, Villanueva indicated, is leading a rebirth of his church by opposing injustice in the community. Membership has almost doubled in three years, with Community Congregational becoming a vibrant, social action, activist congregation, one that Pullen said is welcoming new worshippers weekly. "Speaking out against this ordinance, there's been something amazing about opening our doors," Pullen said. "People feel like we are their community church. We've had more people coming to visit since we've been taking a stand on this. Every Sunday we've had new visitors. I just got an email today that said, 'Hello, I saw the article in the LA Times and I recently moved to Los Alamitos and was thrilled with this little town until I heard about the ordinance. I totally agree with your philosophy and am planning on attending church on Sunday.' We've gotten more free advertising in the last month than what I've paid for in all the time I've been there and people are coming to us because of that." "Sam is a passionate and tireless advocate for justice for our immigrant sisters and brothers and uniquely gifted and for this a time such as this," said the Rev. Dave Sigmund, who last served Seaside Community UCC in Long Beach before becoming the UCC's 3 Great Loves ambassador. "What a testimony of sharing God's love for all our neighbors and helping make a more just world for all." Pullen's congregation is planning to keep fueling that movement. "We have a meditation mindfulness workshop planned for Saturday as a detox from the hate speech we endured," Pullen pointed out. "And we are planning a diversity picnic next month to create a safe space where people feel valued." "I think we can win it. We could stop that ordinance in its tracks."

Temple Missionary Baptist Church Announcement Church News Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning gospel songwriter, will be the guest speaker at Temple MB Church for our Mother’s Day Service. Dr. Douroux’s songs include “Give Me a Clean Heart” and “If It Has Not Been for the Lord on My

Side.” Our service will begin at 10:30am, Sunday May 13, 2018. Come out and be blessed! Please invite your family and friends. Temple’s address is 1583 W. Union St. San Bernardino, CA. The church office number is (909) 888-2038. Raymond W. Turner, Senior Pastor

“You Know… Mama Always Said…!” By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah “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. You will find out sooner than later what it means. Talking ‘bout it’s your thang, you do what you want to do.” Hmm mhmm… keep on Mr. “My Prerogative,” you will soon find out that it’s really “God’s Prerogative” not yours! You know in [Genesis Chapter 27] four people song the same song that you are singing, “I Did It My Way,” Esau, Jacob, Isaac and Rebecca. But in the end they all came up empty and paid a high price for their selfishness. Saul who was the Lord’s chosen king for the Israelites. Rather than trusting that God knew best, Saul’s ego took first place in his heart. When it did, “Doing Things His Way”—became his undoing. I tell you, there is a real danger in the “I Did It My Way” philosophy. Do not be deceived, God will not be mocked. What you sow is what you will reap. Listen, in the book of Judges the last thing Joshua did was told the people, ‘You choose how you are going to live your life. And they choose to do it “their way.” And what a mess they made of it. Over a 350 year period, they went through seven cycles. Each cycle was worse than the one before. The Israelites main problem was they always thought they knew better. “Everyone did as they saw fit.” Each person saw themselves as being in charge. Each one said, “I am in charge. It is my life. It is my decision. I am the boss. I am in control.” Israel, lived like she had no king. She lived like there was no one

to whom she was responsible. That was the problem. God was not acknowledged as King. He was not served as King. He was not worshiped as King. He was not obeyed as King, and because of that the result was anarchy, tragedy. Mama always did say, “A hardhead makes a soft behind!” The conclusion of the whole matter: God says, “He will not tolerate blatant ungodliness. He will not tolerate stubborn, hardhead stiff-necked spirits any longer. Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord, though your sins be as scarlet they shall be as white as snow, though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” [Isaiah 1:18]. Return .O 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]. I tell you, wisdom is the principal thing, but in all your getting get an understanding.” [Proverbs 4:7]. Love wisdom, and she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will bring you honor.” [Proverbs 4:7-8]. “Refuse good advice and watch your plans fail; take good counsel and watch them succeed.” [Proverbs 15:22-32]. For the Bible says it is of God’s mercy that we are not consumed. It is by His goodness that we are led to repentance. It is by His intercession that we are delivered. It is by His grace that we are sustained. It is of His love that we have been drawn to Him. It is because of His everlasting arms being under us that we are kept. It is by His faith that we are saved. It is by His blood that we are cleansed. It is by His righteousness that we are clothed and it is by His indwelling Spirit that we are filled and by His power that we are kept. “If you listen to advice and are willing to learn, one day you will be wise.” [Proverbs 19:20]

Witness For Justice #890

Theologies of Genocide and Earth Day Ethics Rev. Brooks Berndt Minister for Environmental Justice While waiting to speak at an environmental event earlier this year, another speaker told me a fascinating story. As part of his work for a university program dedicated to energy research, he invited a prominent fossil fuel executive to a graduate-level seminar. For the class, these sharp and highly informed students prepared themselves with arguments to deftly rebut the climate denialism they fully expected to confront. The actual encounter, however, went differently than they anticipated. The executive befuddled them with heart-felt declarations of how his corporation was doing the will of God. The students did not know how to respond. Almost a week after hearing this story, I found myself speaking to a group of church youth about climate change. One of the youth who appeared to be about 12years-old arrived with a passionate zeal to do intellectual battle with me. Evidently, the description of the workshop had motivated him to attend so that he could disabuse me of my ideas about climate change. From the very beginning, he wanted me to know that God gave us fossil fuels, so that we—humanity— could use them. I patiently put forth the perspective that a loving God would not want humans to suffer on a large scale so that we could burn fossil fuels. I did not expect to win him over, but I did want to offer a theological framework for the other youth to interpret and assess such views. I have been reflecting on these stories, and the theologies that underpin, them as Earth Day approaches. In the case of this youth, the theology espoused is transpar-

ently a theology of genocide. It involves a view of God that justifies actions that cause and will cause human death and suffering to an enormous and horrifying extent. Yet, the theological statements espoused by corporate executives, and even present members of the presidential cabinet, can sometimes sound more like theological candy than theological poison. The EPA’s Scott Pruitt would have us believe that the burning of fossil fuels provides an opportunity to bless humanity, not curse it. Seminary professor Leah Schade provides a compelling biblically-based rebuttal to Pruitt that posits a different blessing— one that is revealed in the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. It is “the ability to discern how to live within the natural boundaries God has set for us.” Pope Francis had it right. Planet earth is our common home. We don’t want our home to become the planetary equivalent of the gas station bathroom just because of some bizarre moral notion that God has blessed us to spew atmospheric excrement into the air. In a sense, Earth Day should be both a house party and a house cleaning party. We should celebrate our magnificent home, and we should be inspired to serve as caretakers of it. This requires that we all do our part, and it requires that we have a leader at the EPA who clearly embodies the caretaking ethic required of us. Instead of serving the fossil fuel industry, we need someone who serves the public by tending to the beautiful world around us. Our present health and our future wellbeing depend upon it.

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LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS/ADVERTISING

U.S. Senate votes to revoke protections on anti-discriminatory auto loans By Charlene Crowell

America is often touted as a nation of laws, and not of men. But it seems that today some lawmakers have no interest in upholding laws that mandate fairness in financial services – particularly when consumers of color are affected. On April 18, the U. S. Senate voted 51-47 in support of S.J. Res 57, a joint resolution to revoke the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s 2013 guidance on indirect auto lending. The previous day, the Trump Administration issued a statement in support of the rollback. Among those voting against the resolution was Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal who issued a statement following the unfortunate vote. “Perpetuating predatory practices that lock consumers of color into higher auto loan interest rates doesn’t just harm those individuals, it exacerbates ethnic and racial wealth disparities that feed into the deep inequality that exists in our country today,” said Blumenthal. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky welcomed revisiting auto lending regulation. "Our whole economy is getting a tune-up. And now it's time for the front end of the auto industry to come along for the ride," said McConnell in a related article. What the senior Senator from Kentucky does not seem to know is that consumers of color, especially Blacks and Latinos, already

know too well how it feels to be taken on the wrong ride in auto finance. Scrutiny is also warranted for the 51 Senate colleagues who agreed with Majority Leader McConnell. In fact, among Senators serving as co-sponsors of the ill-advised resolution were representatives of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. In all, 22 Senators lent their names and influence as co-sponsors. The Senate vote came five years after CFPB’s blueprint for lenders and auto dealers underscored standards set by the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). This act makes it illegal to discriminate due to race, or other protected classes in credit transactions. Under ECOA, indirect auto lenders (those who finance loans through dealers) are creditors and must uphold the law. Following a long history of documented discriminatory effects in auto finance, CFPB acted in 2013 to provide clear guidelines to lenders on how to avoid discrimination going forward. Following the guidance, CFPB, jointly with the Department of Justice, reached a series of settlements totaling more than $140 million with Ally Financial, Fifth Third Bank, and the financing arms of auto manufacturers Honda and Toyota—all because their pricing models showed discriminatory effects on borrowers of color. The odds of predatory auto finance increase when consumers of color are involved. For years, consumers suspected and then began to complain of unfair prac-

CPUC Heads To Inland Empire For Public Meetings Local/National News

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2018 - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold two public meetings in the Inland Empire to engage with consumers, as follows: WHAT: Utility Poles

Public Forum on

WHEN: Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 5 p.m. WHERE: San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Building, Board Chambers, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92415 WHAT: Meeting

CPUC Voting

WHEN: Thursday, May 10, 2018, 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Fontana City Hall Council Chambers, 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana CA 92335

sioners and/or their staff may attend, no official action will be taken. For those unable to attend in person, written comments may be submitted to: CPUC Public Advisor, 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102, or via email to public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov. Please refer to proceeding number I.17-06-027 on any written or email correspondence. All public comments received are provided to the CPUC’s Commissioners and the Administrative Law Judge assigned to the case.

Documents related to the proceeding are available at: https:// apps.cpuc.ca.gov/apex/ f?p=401:56:0::NO:RP,57,R I R : P 5 _ P R O C E EDING_SELECT:I1706027. For more information on Public Participation Hearings, please see www.cpuc.ca.gov/PPH.

2. VOTING MEETING

While a quorum of Commis-

extended payments of 72 months or longer to sell consumers an “affordable” monthly payment. Should finance and interest charges be predatory in nature, affected consumers can wind up paying more in interest than for the value of the vehicle. Regardless of the next proposed regulatory rollback, one thing is clear: Civil rights and consumer advocates will remain united and dedicated to fair and equal lending. “Charging people of color more money for their auto and financing is not only immoral, but it’s illegal and it drains a family’s household income,” said Wade Henderson, Senior Advisor at the Center for Responsible Lending. “This important guidance should stay intact.” “Our elected leaders should look for ways to keep consumers from being discriminated against instead of making it easier for them to be preyed upon,” noted Samantha Vargas Poppe, Associate Director of Policy & Advocacy, UnidosUS. “CFPB’s guidance addressed these financial abuses and should be supported by Congress, not repealed.” “For more than 109 years, the NAACP has worked to remove discriminatory barriers to equal protection and equal opportunity under law,” noted Hilary O. Shelton, Director, NAACP Washington Bureau and Senior Vice President for Policy and Advocacy. “Our fight to strengthen and implement crucial protections to limit and end racial discrimination in lending is as important today as when we were founded in the early 20th Century.” In the 21st Century, the journey towards justice must continue.

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Amazon Has a Top-Secret Plan to Build Home Robots Prototypes can navigate from room to room like driverless cars Company hopes to start testing bots in homes later this year

it did little else and sold poorly. Subsequent attempts to produce useful robotic servants in the U.S., Japan and China over the years have performed only marginally better. iRobot Corp.’s Roomba, which only does one thing -- vacuum -- is the standout in the field and has sold more than 20 million units since 2002. The company’s shares fell as much as 8.6 percent on Monday, the biggest intraday decline since early February. More recently, Sony Corp. and LG Electronics Inc. have shown interest in the category. In January at CES, LG showed off a robot called Cloi in a demonstration that failed multiple times. Sony demonstrated a new version of a robotic dog called Aibo, which it sold a version of until the mid2000s after first unveiling the concept about 20 years ago. It doesn’t do much other than bark (although Aibo has been pro-

The CPUC typically holds Voting Meetings twice a month in San Francisco, but also schedules Voting Meetings in other cities throughout the state to reach consumers. The Voting Meeting begins with public comment, and members of the public are encouraged to attend. The CPUC’s Commissioners then discuss and vote on proposed policies. Those intending to make public comment can sign-up to speak in person before the meeting starts, or can sign-up online in advance at https:// i a . c p u c . c a . g o v / requesttocomment/. The CPUC’s Rules for Public Comment, the Voting Meeting Agenda, a list of items that will be held over to a different meeting, presentations, remote access, and other information will be available at www.cpuc.ca.gov/ Commission_Meeting. If specialized accommodations are needed to attend either meet(continued in next 2 columns)

Amazon's Top-Secret Robot Project Unveiled Bloomberg’s Gerritt DeVynck reports on how Amazon may be trying to build a robot for the home. Ten years ago, Amazon introduced the Kindle and established the appeal of reading on a digital device. Four years ago, Jeff Bezos and company rolled out the Echo, prompting millions of people to start talking to a computer. Now Amazon.com Inc. is working on another big bet: robots for the home. The retail and cloud computing giant has embarked on an ambitious, top-secret plan to build a domestic robot, according to people familiar with the plans. Codenamed “Vesta,” after the Roman goddess of the hearth, home and family, the project is overseen by Gregg Zehr, who runs Amazon’s Lab126 hardware research and development division based in Sunnyvale, California. Lab126 is responsible for Amazon devices such as the Echo speakers, Fire TV set-top-boxes, Fire tablets and the ill-fated Fire Phone. The Vesta project originated a few years ago, but this year Amazon began to aggressively ramp up hiring. There are dozens of listings on the Lab 126 Jobs page for openings like “Software Engineer, Robotics” and “Principle Sensors Engineer.” People briefed on the plan say the company hopes to begin seeding the robots in employees’ homes by the end of this year, and potentially with consumers as early as 2019, though

the timeline could change, and Amazon hardware projects are sometimes killed during gestation. An Amazon spokesperson said the company doesn’t comment on “rumors and speculation.” It’s unclear what tasks an Amazon robot might perform. People familiar with the project speculate that the Vesta robot could be a sort of mobile Alexa, accompanying customers in parts of their home where they don’t have Echo devices. Prototypes of the robots have advanced cameras and computer vision software and can navigate through homes like a self-driving car. Former Apple executive Max Paley is leading the work on computer vision. Amazon has also hired specialized mechanical engineers from the robotics industry. The project is different than the robots designed by Amazon Robotics, a company subsidiary, in Massachusetts and Germany, people familiar with the project say. Amazon Robotics deploys robots in Amazon warehouses to move around goods and originated as a company called Kiva Systems, which Amazon acquired in 2012 for $775 million. The promise of domestic robots that offer companionship or perform basic chores has tantalized the technology industry for decades. Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari, introduced the three-foot-tall, snowman-shaped Topo Robot back in 1983. Though it could be programmed to move around by an Apple II computer, (continued in next 2 columns)

grammed to play soccer). The canine bot also costs $1,800, or about the same price as a real dog from a breeder. Advances in computer vision technology, cameras, artificial intelligence and voice activation help make it feasible for Amazon to bring its robot to the marketplace. The retail giant has shown itself willing to partially subsidize the costs of its devices for Prime subscribers who buy more products and subscribe to services through its gadgets. That could also make such a product more affordable for mainstream consumers in the future. For more on Amazon, check out the Decrypted podcast: The consumer robot market will be worth about $15 billion a year by 2023, according to an estimate from Research and Markets, which would be up from about $5.4 billion this year.

Amidst Black Homeownership Crisis, a Mortgage Leader Rises Up to Teach...continued from page 3 many lenders who offer down payment assistance, such as United Security Financial (for more information, call 1-800-3734186). Trice Edney: What are some of the special mortgage programs for people who are buying their homes for the first time? Lois Johnson: There are down payment assistance programs as we indicated above. Then, there are lower down payment programs such as FHA, VA and Fannie Mae loan programs. There are also state financing programs available to first time home buyers. Trice Edney: How long should a person wait to apply for a mortgage loan after bankruptcy? Lois Johnson: That depends on whether you're applying for a Federal Housing Administration, Veterans Affairs or a conventional loan. In most cases it's 3-5 years. Trice Edney: If somebody wants to apply for a home equity loan after they secure their first mortgage, how long does it take them to qualify for a home equity loan? Lois Johnson: If it's an FHA, VA or conventional loan, in most cases it's six months after you purchase the home. Trice Edney: Is a refinance the same thing as a second mortgage?

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1. PUBLIC FORUM The CPUC is holding this public forum, called a Public Participation Hearing, to bring awareness to residents and solicit their input about utility pole safety issues. Poorly maintained poles and attached electric and communication wires have tragically caused substantial property damage from fires and loss of life in California. Unauthorized attachments also overload poles and put utility workers and consumers at risk. The CPUC is tasked with ensuring the safety of all poles in California and has opened an investigation to consider the creation of a pole census to better manage pole conditions (proceeding number I.17-06027). The census would allow pole owners and companies that attach their communication and electric wires to poles to share pole information and for the CPUC to better ensure pole safety. The CPUC welcomes attendance at this forum, as public comments help the CPUC reach an informed decision.

tices in auto finance. By the mid1990s, a series of related lawsuits were filed, all alleging that consumers of color received higher interest rates than those given to similarly-situated white borrowers. Oftentimes, the higher rates charged to borrowers of color were not related to their creditworthiness. This contention was documented earlier this year by the National Fair Housing Alliance. This housing advocate’s investigation found that better qualified non-White testers participating in an investigation of auto lending would have paid an average of $2,662.56 more than less-qualified White counterparts. Now multiply that average overpayment by the millions of people who rely upon auto dealers to provide a finance package for their purchase. Nationwide, an estimated 80 percent of auto loans are financed through auto dealers. Dealers are also allowed to increase the interest rate on auto loans, and keep some or all, of the padded costs that typically range an additional 2.0-2.5 percent above the actual lender’s rate. As a result, affected consumers wind up being bilked out of $25 billion over the life of auto loans made during a year. Personal transportation can be the difference between accessing employment, health care, educational opportunities, or even dayto-day living needs. In many locales, owning a car is the only way to reliably reach these and other destinations. Auto finance is also the third largest category of consumer debt, after housing and student loans. With rising purchase prices, many auto financers offer

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Lois Johnson: No. With refinance, you pay off your current mortgage and acquire another first mortgage. In other words, you have a new first mortgage. Trice Edney: What is the difference between getting a second mortgage and reorganizing or refinancing your home? Lois Johnson: A second mortgage is an additional mortgage that you place on your home and you still maintain your first mortgage. A second mortgage is obtained to take cash out of your home. In most cases, you will receive a higher interest rate on your second mortgage. Trice Edney: What is a really good HUD-certified, home counseling agency that you know of? Lois Johnson: Marcia Griffin at HomeFree-USA. You may also contact HUD and they will give you a list of home counseling agencies in your area. Trice Edney: What is the average time it takes to close on a mortgage loan? Lois Johnson: The average time is approximately 30 days. Trice Edney: How does a homeowner modify their payments? Lois Johnson: If you are gainfully employed and making money, then a modification program is out there. The government has approved that. The problem is getting the information to the

people. There are loan modifications through Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae. The homeowner must contact their lender and apply for a loan modification. If you're having problems, you may contact USF and we will assist you with that modification process. Homeowners really don't have to lose their homes. There again is the lack of knowledge. We're not getting the information to the public. Trice Edney: How many cosigners or coborrowers can you have on your loan? Lois Johnson: You may have several borrowers on the home. However, it depends on the qualifications of each borrower/coborrower. Trice Edney: Can you use a parttime income to apply for a mortgage loan? Louis Johnson: Yes, you can use a part time income so long as you have been working that part time position for two years. And it doesn't have to be the same part time position. You just have to establish a track record that says you have actively worked part time for two years and filed it on your income tax return. Trice Edney: So why is the homeownership crisis still lingering in the Black community? Lois Johnson: The number one thing is lack of knowledge. But, it's people of all backgrounds who have this lack of knowledge - not just African-Americans. I'm finding out a lot of this because I'm in a lot of states and I'm finding out that it's more African-Americans who don't own homes than it is other nationalities. I'm available to all people. The problem with our people is that we often don't have all the information we need. Yet, the lenders and the bankers they go to are more willing to give others what they need to help them. I watch this. When I started a career in mortgage banking, I saw so many minorities being turned down. And they have the same qualifications as Caucasians who didn't get turned down. Probably some of them got approved who should not have gotten approved, but it was because of the help that was given to them. They were told what to do. So, within the guidelines, we should provide our people the information that's needed to acquire a loan and refer them to the right agencies that can help them. Trice Edney: Any final advice for obtaining a home? Lois Johnson: Yes. Make sure you go to a good experienced person. And even if they turn you down, go to another one. Go to housing counseling like HomeFree-USA, let them give you advice and get you prepared for home ownership because you're going to run into obstacles. I wouldn't be where I am today except for the grace of God and persistence. I kept going and going until I got what I was after. And I'm still pressing.

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A mother goes missing in 2016 in Florida and then her 15 year-old daughter vanishes in Kentucky in 2018 National News

Amabel Félix According to Palm Beach Sherriff’s Office the last time Rosselys Félix Hernández, 31, was seen was the end of November of 2016 at her Jupiter, Florida home. Rosselys and her children are originally from the Dominican Republic. After arriving in the United States, Rosselys and her family resided in both Hollywood and Jupiter, Florida. Rosselys vanished leaving behind 3 children, including 15 yearold Amabel, her oldest. The children were being taken care of by their step-father, Daniel York. Shortly after Rosselys vanished, Daniel moved the family to Kentucky. Daniel and the children lived together in Kentucky until February of 2018 when Family Services took custody of all 3 children. According to Kentucky State Police, Amabel Félix went missing from her foster home in Monticello, Kentucky on March 15, 2018. It is believed that Amabel may be in the company of 50 year-old Daniel York. Daniel may be driving a White Mitsubishi Outlander or possibly a grayish or dark colored Pontiac G6. There is a felony warrant out of Kentucky for Daniel. Amabel is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 105 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.

Rosselys Félix Hernández Daniel is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds. He has blue eyes and long blonde hair. Rosselys is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Palm Beach Sherriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about Rosselys or her disappearance to call Detective Ultsh at 561644-7398. If you have information of have seen Amabel or Daniel you are asked to call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-8435678) or Kentucky State Police at 1-606-878-6622. Palm Beach Post wrote an indepth story about the disappearance of Rosselys and Amabel h t t p s : / / www.mypalmbeachpost.com/ news/crime--law/jupiter-womantraded-accusations-with-husband-before-vanishing-2016/ 51i2ywLa2bdQTmfUlWvuwO/ NCMEC poster for Amabel and Daniel http:// www.missingkids.org/poster/ NCMC/1323182/1/screen

California schools are failing the vast majority of students By Bill Lucia President and CEO, EdVoice | Special to California Black Media

Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine if only one in six African-American students in an entire state could read at grade level. Imagine if fewer than one in five Latino students were performing at grade level in math. Imagine if less than one third of students were proficient in either subject. Would you be outraged? Wake up! This is the reality of California public education in 2018. The results from the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) – better known as the Nation’s Report Card – paint a disturbing picture: California schools are failing the vast majority of students. In fourth and eighth grade math and reading – according to this month’s NAEP results – California once again falls near the bottom of the nation. Eighth grade girls rank 41st in math. Latino eighth graders rank 43rd in reading. Low-income fourth graders rank 50th in math. Low-income students represent nearly 60 percent of California’s K-12 enrollment. Administered since 1990, the NAEP is highly regarded because it provides periodic snapshots of student performance while tracking progress over time. The latest results are flat, with a persistent achievement gap, and only minor gains in 8th grade reading. These results confirm what we already know from our own annual statewide testing -- millions of students in California are below grade level in math and reading. The lack of significant progress for students of color, now a majority of California’s school-aged children, should make failure to close gaps deeply troubling. African American eighth graders’ average reading score is 28 points lower than whites. That gap has not significantly improved since 1998 – 20 years ago. Latino fourth graders scored an average of 23 points lower in math than whites – a gap that hasn’t budged since 2000. Some blame dismal performance on inadequate school funding. While California could prioritize more resources for education, the state’s per-pupil funding situation is made far worse when no one really knows how the money is spent. Since the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) was adopted four years ago, the state has carved out $20 billion in new funding to educate low-income students, English learners and foster youth and is now slated to

spend $96 billion per year on K-12 education, or $450,000 for every 28 kids. In fact, according to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, adjusted for inflation, California’s per-pupil funding level is now at its highest level in 30 years. The California Department of Education disperses funds to each of the state’s 1,024 school districts. But the there is no uniform transparency requirement to show parents and local stakeholders how funding is spent beyond the district headquarters. When it comes to extra help for kids in poverty and English learners (disproportionately Latino and African American) nobody knows if the extra state grants going to districts are reaching the teachers and kids in the classrooms that need the most help. Without financial and program transparency within districts there’s no ability for parents and stakeholders in the local community to work collaboratively with educators to overcome the inertia of the bureaucratic status quo in persistently failing schools. The reality of continuing dark clouds of low academic performance on the horizon for the millions of students of color and English learners in California public schools is reason enough to be concerned that state funding is getting swallowed up by bureaucracy before it reaches the classroom. Sacramento simply writes a check to each school district and wishes them good luck and buena suerte. If California doesn’t embrace transparency and bring sunshine to what’s broken so it can get fixed, we will not be able to close the persistent achievement gaps plaguing millions of students in poverty and English learners in California public schools. Is the district helping teachers in schools with high proportions of disadvantaged students? Equitably allocating retirement liabilities across schools? Nobody knows. By examining how money is being allocated and spent, everyone can better determine together which uses of resources are most effective for students and invest more in those. Otherwise, we shouldn’t be surprised if academic proficiency stagnates for another 20 years, especially for students of color against whom, recent data again tragically reveals, the system is obviously already stacked.

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