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February 27, 2020 -March 4, 2020

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

Vanessa Bryant sues helicopter operator over crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter By Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant’s widow on Monday sued the owner of the helicopter that crashed in fog and killed the former Los Angeles Lakers star and their 13year-old daughter last month. The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant in Los Angeles Superior Court said the pilot was careless and negligent by flying in cloudy conditions Jan. 26 and should have aborted the flight. Pilot Ara Zobayan was among the nine people killed in the crash. The lawsuit names Island Express Helicopters Inc. and also targets Zobayan’s legal representative, listed only as “Doe 1” until a name

US basketball player Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa Laine Bryant attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 91st Academy Awards at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on February 24, 2019. (Photo by JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty Images) can be determined. Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit asserts that

Zobayan was negligent in eight different ways, including failing to

WILL YOUTH VOTE TRANSFORM THE NEVADA CAUCUSES? The Silver State's new workforce is younger and more likely to skew Democratic, but its members’ political affiliations remain opaque. Devin Boone

Early voters line up prior to Nevada’s February 22 caucus date. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Cesar Marquez in Reno before Andrew Yang ended his presidential bid. (Photo: Devin Boone) Cesar Marquez had an epiphany last spring while listening to then-Democratic Party presidential candidate Andrew Yang tell podcaster Joe Rogan that approximately three million truck drivers would soon be automated out of their jobs by self-driving trucks. Marquez, who lives in Reno, Nevada and works as a production supervisor at Tesla, had a special insight about Yang’s claim, because he is one of the people building the type of drive

unit, or engine, that will go inside the self-driving trucks. It is not a responsibility Marquez takes lightly. Marquez, who is 29 and typically dressed head to toe in Yang merch, voted for Bernie Sanders in 2016, but didn’t volunteer or donate money to the Vermont senator ’s campaign. In this election, however, he wanted to do things differently. So after hearing Yang and deciding the entrepreneur was The Guy,

Marquez made his first of 15 donations. Soon YANG FOR US and YANG 2020 stickers were plastered on Marquez’s laptop and car. He textbanked, canvassed and even flew to Iowa for Yang Week, so that he could talk to people about automation and what that had to do with so many of their brick-and-mortar stores closing — which, Marquez said, “resonated with Iowans a lot.” Marquez came to Reno from Northern California — he is one of many to have moved here in the last four years to work in the city’s burgeoning tech sector. Beside Tesla, Panasonic, Apple, Switch, Blockchains and others have opened outposts here, attracted to Northern Nevada not just for the large swaths of cheap land, but for the speed at which things can be built on it. Today the story of how Tesla picked Nevada in 2014 over Texas, Arizona and California as the site for its Gigafactory– a lithium-ion battery and electric vehicle assembly factory in what is expected to become the largest building in the world–is a well-known parable. While touring the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, the scout for Tesla supposedly asked how long it would take to get a grading permit. In response, a county official handed the Tesla scout a signed permit on the spot — and a developer told him he had a shovel in his trunk and could start digging right now, if he (continued on page 3)

properly assess the weather, flying into conditions he wasn’t

cleared for and failing to control the helicopter. The lawsuit was filed as

a public memorial service for Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and all the victims, including Zobayan, was being held at the arena where Bryant played most of his career. Calls to Island Express seeking comment were not answered and its voicemail was full. The company issued a statement Jan. 30 on its website saying the shock of the crash had prompted it to suspend service until it was appropriate for staff and customers. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash into a hillside in Calabasas on the outskirts of Los Angeles County.

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Civil Rights Groups Seek Critical Information on Trump’s Muslim and African Ban Eric Naing Washington, DC — Muslim Advocates and the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking crucial information about the Trump administration’s recently expanded Muslim Ban. Proclamation 9983, which took effect last Friday, imposes immigration and travel restrictions on six African and Asian countries, all of which have significant Muslim populations. This new ban prevents more than a quarter of all Africans—including nationals from Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country—from immigrating to the U.S. It likewise impacts approximately 180 million Muslims worldwide. The FOIA request asks U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of State to disclose documents, communications and other materials related to the expanded Muslim Ban as well as the “worldwide review” conducted in 2019 of countries’ security practices that allegedly informed the ban. The crucial information sought by the requests include: Government guidance on how Proclamation 9983 is being implemented and enforced by the agencies Information on how agency officials are assessing waiver requests under Proclamation 9983 Reports created by DHS regarding suspending or limiting foreign entry that led to

Proclamation 9983 Records related to countries identified as potential targets for Proclamation 9983 “So far, the administration’s expanded Muslim Ban has only been justified by opaque and highly questionable, at best, security concerns. But we know that President Trump’s words and actions demonstrate a repeated hostility towards Muslim, black and African people,” said Muslim Advocates Executive Director Farhana Khera. “The American people deserve answers about why and how the U.S. government is banning people of color, including a quarter of all Africans, from reuniting with their families and becoming Americans.” “Almost three years to the day after enacting the Muslim Ban, the Trump administration expanded it. Just like the previous bans, the government is attempting to mask its bigotry under layers of process,” stated Muslim Advocates Staff Attorney Nimra Azmi. “We are owed an explanation for this discriminatory ban that tears more and more families apart and damages this country’s foundations of freedom from religious and racial discrimination.” “The expanded Muslim travel ban will result in separation and trauma for even more families around the world. It effectively bans immigration from four countries making up over 25% of the entire population of Africa, as well as two countries in Asia, all

of which have significant Muslim populations. Our FOIA request demands comprehensive information regarding the development, implementation, and enforcement of this ban and complete details of the worldwide review conducted by the Department of Homeland Security that purportedly justifies this new ban,” said Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. “LDF and its allies remain deeply concerned about how this expanded ban will be implemented and whether the countries affected by it were selected as a result of antiMuslim, anti-Black, or antiAfrican bias. The information we acquire as a result of this FOIA request will be critical for shedding light on this matter.” “Two years ago, President Trump reportedly stated that Nigerians would never ‘go back to their huts’ after seeing the United States. In another instance, when referring to individuals from various African and Latin American countries, he rhetorically asked, ‘Why do we want all these people from shithole countries coming here?,’” stated Sam Spital, LDF’s Director of Litigation. “Now, the administration has largely prohibited immigration from four African countries, including Nigeria. The American people have a right to know how and why this alarming policy was undertaken—and today’s FOIA request is an imperative tool for making this determination.”

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February 27, 2020

COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/NATIONWIDE

Sponsors Needed for Pageant Night and Beyond Educational News

San Bernardino High School student Xavier Palacios is crowned Mr. Cardinal City 2019–2020 during the 2019 pageant. One date in April, leading to one year of service for one Mr. Cardinal City winner. It may seem like Mr. Cardinal City is just about pageant night, but that is far from the truth. That one date, April 11, will be preceded by many days of preparation. The 12 Mr. Cardinal City contestants will spend days practicing their opening number and hundreds if not thousands of hours performing community service before the big night. And although only one Mr. Cardinal City will be crowned, he will have a court of three to help him fulfill his duties. Mr. Cardinal is the brainchild of Jaime Rios, who wanted to bring positive attention to both San Bernardino High School (SBHS), where he has worked for 20 years, and the entire San Bernardino

community. He also wanted to empower the young men of Cardinal City, named for the school’s mascot. That is why the focus of the entire Mr. Cardinal City process is on academics, social skills, and community service. The school is asking local businesses and individuals to help make the pageant and the entire reign of Mr. Cardinal City a success by donating time and resources. Any donations are welcome, from cash to bottles of water. To become a sponsor, contact pageant director and bilingual school outreach worker Jaime Rios at (909) 881-8217. The pageant is set for April 11, 6 p.m., at Sturges Center for the Fine Arts, 780 North E Street in San Bernardino.

Assemblymember Reyes to Host Get Yo’ Money Tax Event Community Education News

San Bernardino – Assemblymember Reyes has partnered with Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, and the Office of State Controller Betty Yee to host a free tax assistance event in collaboration with VITA Day 2020. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to receive free tax assistance and to learn more about FAFSA, unclaimed property, CalEITC, how to manage their credit and more. “Our Get Yo’ Money event will provide all the resources a family needs to receive free tax assistance, tax credits and other monetary benefits based on their eligibility. I look forward to sharing these vital resources with our community,” said Assemblymember Reyes. “The VITA program has long been an important component in helping families in San Bernardino County maximize their

tax credits and avoid unnecessary fees at tax time, which helps them keep more of the money they earn.” said CAPSBC CEO Patricia NickolsButler. “For our VITA Day event, we wanted to make it easy for eligible families to access free tax assistance as well as have a fun family day.” Additionally, families will have access to the on-site childcare, kid zone, resource fair, face painting, live music and tacos! To RSVP or for more info contact Prince Ogidikpe at Prince.Ogidikpe@asm.ca.gov or call the district office at (909) 3813238 What: Get Yo’ Money – Tax Event Who: Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes When: Saturday, February 29th from 8:00 A.M-2:00 P.M. Where: Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County 696 S. Tippecanoe Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92408 Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes represents Assembly District 47 which includes the cities of Fontana, Rialto, Colton, Grand Terrace, San Bernardino and the unincorporated areas of Muscoy and Bloomington.

More Than $2 Billion Directed to Short-Term Career and Technical Training By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Newswire Contributor For consumers, businesses, organizations and governments alike, annual budgets typically reflect not only line items but priorities as well. As A. Philip Randolph reminded us more than 50 years ago with the release of the “Freedom Budget,” such documents reflect the morals of our nation. Especially when they show how much we value the most vulnerable among us. The recent White House fiscal year (FY) 2021 proposal would fund the Defense Department at $636.4 billion dollars, a slight increase above that of FY 2020. At the same time, $339.1 billion in budget cuts are proposed. These cuts would severely impact the

Black female student studying nation’s social service safety network, comprised of a wide range of services and programs like food stamps, consumer financial protection, low-income energy assistance, enforcement of federal laws, transportation projects, environmental remediation and more. And at a time when higher (continued in next 2 columns)

More Than $2 Billion Directed to Short-Term Charter School Forces Pour Money Into L.A. Elections...continued Career and Technical Training...continued education is increasingly essential to the nation’s economic future, the White House proposal would eliminate $56.6 billion, a 7.8% reduction from current levels. “Eliminated programs include Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, which duplicates Pell Grants but are less targeted on those who need the most help,” states the Education budget summary.” Its summary also notes how the budget “protects students by eliminating default for impoverished borrowers” and “closing loopholes currently allowing high-earning graduate degree holding borrowers to avoid repaying their student loans, leaving taxpayers holding the bag.” To be clear — no one really chooses to default on a student loan. Defaults occur when loan payments exceed a borrower’s ability-to-repay, not a willful choice. A significant number of these defaults were incurred at high-cost for-profit colleges. Research and analysis by the Center for Responsible Lending finds that although for-profit college enrollment represents 6% of all college students, these schools generate over 33% of all students who default on their loans. Further, CRL found that only 21% of all for-profit students in four-year programs graduate within six years. Today there are over 44 million student loan borrowers whose growing reliance on loans corresponds with the still-rising cost of higher education. Except for the financially well-off, student loans are being used more, not less, and include consumers of varying income levels. If these cuts take effect with Congress’ approval, the federal commitment to higher education will become yet another funding retreat begun nearly a decade ago at the state level. “State funding for public colleges and universities has steadily declined, contributing to higher tuitions for most students,” says James Kvaal and Jessica Thompson, co-authors of a new policy brief by the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy. “State funding is not only declining but it is also distributed inequitably.” “The maximum Pell grant – the federal college scholarship that helps low-income students pay tuition and living expenses – today covers only 28% of college costs, the lowest share in over 40 years,” continued Kvaal and Thompson. “The current financial aid system is not only underfunded but is not designed to help students meet extra needs or absorb unexpected financial

blows.” Even so, the White House education budget proposal would carve out more than $2 billion for Career and Technical Education (CTE) state grants and CTE National Programs. Eligible CTE recipients could be private businesses offering short-term, training or apprenticeships. Under the proposal, Pell Grants could be also used for CTE training, siphoning off funds traditionally used at two and fouryear institutions. To put it another way, taxpayerfunded on-the-job training – as short as 30 days or as long as six months – could soon enhance the profit margins of businesses. Historically, higher education leads to a credential – an associate, bachelor, or graduate course of study that upon completion leads to a higher competitive edge in the general marketplace. “As States begin to think about their long-term career and technical education strategies,” said Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, “I would encourage them to continue to act boldly and break down the silos that exist between education and industry so that all students are prepared for the in-demand, high-paying jobs of today’s economy and tomorrow’s.” What does seem to be bold is an administration that consistently and deliberately seeks new ways to benefit private enterprise at the public trough. These new funding streams are also accompanied by departmental deregulation that “streamline and reduce unnecessary costs with accreditation”, states the budget summary. Sounds like in the name of ‘deregulation’, this administration is intent on eliminating more ‘checks and balances’ on the use of public monies. “Instead of preventing predatory institutions from wasting taxpayer dollars, Secretary DeVos is undermining the federal investment in higher education by shielding the interests of for-profit institutions and private corporations that prey on students of color, lowincome borrowers, veterans, women, and older Americans,” said Ashley Harrington, CRL’s Federal Advocacy Director. “We urge Congress and the current Administration to stop protecting these predatory institutions at the expense of already vulnerable and marginalized groups.” Charlene Crowell is the deputy director of communications with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at charlene.crowell@ responsiblelending.org.

Charter School Forces Pour Money Into L.A. Elections About $3.5 million worth of attack mailers have targeted Jackie Goldberg and other LAUSD school board members. By Bill Raden

Charter school supporter Bill Bloomfield (Photo: Ted Soqui) With majority control of Los Angeles Unified’s school board hanging in the balance, it has surprised no one that a flood of outside privatization money has put March 3’s Super Tuesday election on target to smash LAUSD’s 2017 record as the nation’s priciest school board primary ever. At last count, laundromat tycoon Bill Bloomfield and the Reed Hastings- and Jim and Alice Walton-bankrolled Charter Public Schools PAC have poured in nearly $6.4 million to stop L.A. teachers from returning to office three pro-public school progressives — George McKenna (Board District 1), Scott Schmerelson (BD 3) and

Jackie Goldberg (BD 5) — and electing an education justice veteran to fill the sole open seat in BD 7, LAUSD parent and Reclaim Our Schools L.A. cofounder Patricia Castellanos. One measure of the California Charter Schools Association’s desperation in the wake of 2018’s statewide rejection of charter billionaire-backed candidates is the $3.5 million worth of attack mailers with which Bloomfield and CCSA have inundated voters. The most surreally beyond-the-pale missives have targeted Goldberg, who last week issued a point-by-point rebuttal. (continued in next 2 columns)

A close runner-up, however, has been a smear against Schmerelson. Seizing upon some nuisance complaints filed by a member of the charter Astroturf group Speak Up, the mailers caricature some modest stock holdings in Schmerelson’s broker-controlled account — duly disclosed in the board member’s ethics filings — into a frothing vision of Trump-scaled rapaciousness and malfeasance. Perhaps more revealing are the operatives behind the ads. They include controversial attack consultant John Shallman of Encino-based West Coast Public Affairs (and a go-to “go negative” guy for CA Big Real Estate), and “political vulnerability researcher” Mark Bogetich of Sacramento-based MB Public Affairs. Bogetich has dug dirt for Big Ag in farm labor disputes, Big Plastic in polystyrene ban battles, and the big ambitions of Florida Tea Party Republicans primping for national office. But the loudest klaxon alarm sounds for Sacramento law firm Bell, McAndrews & Hiltachk, which, through their famously misleading and regressive ballot initiatives, are literally the coauthors of California inequality. The latest annual PACE/USC Rossier California education poll may shed light on why state privatizers invariably go so low in election attacks. Its most significant finding? This year’s overall approval rating for California public ed fell to its lowest point since 2015, effectively reversing years of increased public optimism fueled by the post-recession recovery of state revenues and K-12 funding. Blame the pessimistic downtick on the 2018 midterms and last year’s California teachers’ strikes, offered PACE executive director Heather Hough in EdSource. That’s when the public was saturated with bleak messaging about under-resourced schools, unaffordable college and untenably poor teacher pay. But it also turns out that parents with kids in neighborhood public schools consistently have a much

higher opinion of those schools than does the general electorate, suggesting that voters without children in the system might be more susceptible to the distorted hyperbole of negative school board electioneering. The good news? The poll found that California voters mostly continue to lean progressive on ed: 64 percent support Proposition 13, the $15 billion school construction bond on the March 3 statewide ballot to help pay for school, community college and higher ed building projects. 55 percent like the Schools and Communities First funding initiative heading for November’s ballot and its proposal to end California’s 40-year corporation property tax giveaway. 36 percent polled oppose the measure. 59 percent said it was “very or somewhat important” to increase “the number of teachers of color in California.” 63 percent gave a thumbs-up to require high school kids to take a social justice-themed ethnic studies course focused on social change and the impacts of racism. 56 percent supported California’s new charter law reforms, with 16 percent saying they don’t know. A new Trump administration weapon was test-fired in the Donald’s unrelenting war on 800,000 immigrant Dreamers. The latter are eligible under the Deferred Action for Children Arrivals (DACA) program to lawfully work, attend school and plan their lives unclouded by the threat of imminent deportation. On February 10, the public comment period ended on a proposed rule change by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to hike DACA’s biennial renewal fee 55 percent, from $495 to $765. The change would also raise the fee for naturalization 83 percent, from $640 to $1,170. The twist of the knife? $112 million of the new fees would then fund ICE detentions and deportations for two years.

New California Bill Aiming to Eliminate Racial And Other Biases in Hiring By Tanu Henry | California Black Media Imagine applying for a job online. But instead of a hiring manager or some pre-screening software reviewing your application and pushing it along — or eliminating it — based on personal biases or other random criteria a company sets up, a smart computer program that is “agnostic” does the filtering, determining whether you are a good fit for the job or not. Relying only on your qualifications and experience, the program does not consider factors like your name, your zip code, social connections or where you went to school in the screening process. Sounds too futuristic? Well, the future may be right now — at least in California. On Friday, lawmakers in California introduced SB 1241 or the Talent Equity for Competitive Hiring (TECH) Act. The bill sets a new legal high bar against discrimination in hiring by writing clear guidelines for employers to follow that allow them to modernize their recruiting processes using technological tools that reduce bias, leading to a more diverse workforce.

Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced the legislation in the Senate. Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-South Los Angeles), Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), and Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) are coauthors. “California has a growing opportunity gap that leaves many families and communities in our state behind,” said Gonzalez after she introduced the bill in Long Beach along with leaders from community based organizations and social justice groups. “Hiring discrimination plays a significant role in our current inequality. The TECH Act will help ensure access to jobs that offer competitive wages and upward mobility for all our residents.” The TECH Act states (continued on page 6)

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February 27, 2020

WORLD GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS/ADVERTISING

Can Eminent Domain Preserve L.A.’s Affordable Housing? Los Angeles isn’t the only city considering eminent domain as a tool to ease housing woes. Some question its promise. By Joe Rihn It was 2018 when the city covenant that had kept the Hillside Villa apartment complex in Los Angeles affordable for 30 years finally expired. Soon, residents received one-year notices that their rents would be raised to market rate — a massive hike in gentrifying Chinatown. “In my case, [the landlord] wanted to raise my rent about $900,” says Alejandro Guitierez, who has lived in the complex for 23 years. After more than a year of tenant organizing, and with contentious negotiations at a standstill, City Councilmember Gil Cedillo and tenant activists are now looking at a novel way to keep the building’s approximately 51 remaining residents in their homes: using eminent domain, a government right to claim private property for the public good, to acquire Hillside Villa. When Cedillo offered $12.7 million from the city last summer to extend the affordability covenant for an additional 10 years, landlord Thomas Botz seemed amenable to the deal. “We were satisfied with that,” says Guitierez. “We even had a celebration.” However, before the agreement could be formalized, Botz backed out. In a February 6 statement, Cedillo said: “I negotiated an agreement with Mr. Botz that included 1) No displacement of tenants; 2) No evictions; 3) No rent increases; and 4) A 10-year deal to protect tenants from paying rent increases. Unfortunately, Mr. Botz reneged on this agreement and will raise rents on these apartments to the market rate in September 2020.” When Capital & Main asked Botz why he rejected the deal, Botz replied, “We were talking about it and we couldn’t quite agree on the numbers.” Botz also called the deal a “stepping stone” for the renters, adding, “We learned that the tenants really had no intention of ever leaving. They wanted to stay there for life.” *** Since Hillside Villa is not subject to Los Angeles’ Rent Stabilization Ordinance, its residents receive little protection from the law. Even with California’s new Tenant Protection Act of 2019, which introduced statewide limits on steep rent increases and evictions, landlords are free to set

Photo by Isabel Avila new rates when affordability covenants, such as Hillside Villa’s, expire. According to Jacob Woocher, an organizer with the Los Angeles Tenants Union who is working with Hillside Villa’s residents, the idea of using eminent domain to prevent rent increases at the complex has been floated among tenant organizers before. “Once the deal fell through, the idea came up again,” says Woocher. On January 31, Cedillo introduced a motion in the city council to begin eminent domain proceedings at Hillside Villa. Woocher points out that the city has a long history of using eminent domain. “The legality of it is very clear. Preserving lowincome housing would be a public purpose under the [state] constitution and based on what eminent domain has been used for in the past,” he says. “Eminent domain is considered a radical tool, but the city government uses it all the time. L.A. is not shy about using eminent domain; it just doesn’t use eminent domain to help poor people. It generally uses eminent domain to give land to developers.” Hillside Villa sits within a mile of both Bunker Hill and Chavez Ravine, two locations where the city famously used eminent domain several decades ago to raze housing and displace residents for redevelopment projects. Los Angeles isn’t the only city exploring whether eminent domain can help ease housing woes. New York City recently used the threat of eminent domain to purchase

buildings in the Bronx and Brooklyn to house homeless New Yorkers. Randy Shaw, executive director of San Francisco’s Tenderloin Housing Clinic, thinks employing eminent domain at Hillside Villa could be worthwhile, but questions whether the tactic could survive legal challenges. “We don’t have a very sympathetic judiciary on these kinds of creative approaches to affordable housing,” says Shaw. *** Botz maintains that he wants the building to offer affordable housing — but not necessarily for the residents who already live there. “We rent all our vacancies to Section 8 tenants, but these particular 51 will not move out. They are not subsidized,” says Botz, adding, “The difference is that Section 8 tenants pay market rents. They have vouchers for different amounts and the government every month pays a good chunk of their rent.” Botz says the city’s plan to use eminent domain would only “continue to coddle the 51 existing tenants who’ve already been subsidized for 32 years at the expense of everybody else.” According to Botz, using eminent domain would also set a “terrible precedent” that would hinder future development. “A lot of the affordable housing in L.A. is in fact built by private developers,” he says. “If the government, at the end of the 30 years or 50 years or whatever it is, does what they’re doing here,

trying to take the building away, nobody will ever build another unit in L.A.” However, Shaw says, “I don’t agree with this idea that I saw in [an] L.A. Times editorial, which said if we do this, no one will want to be part of these kinds of agreements. I don’t find that credible.” In Woocher ’s opinion, addressing L.A.’s overwhelming problems with affordable housing and homelessness should be a top priority, especially with expiring covenants putting 11,000 affordable units at risk. “The city needs to be more proactive in protecting tenants, it needs to use all of the tools at its disposal, and it needs to stop treating property rights as more sacred than the human right to housing,” he says. After a turbulent year marked by the threat of drastic rent increases, cash-for-keys offers and the formation of their own tenants’ organization, Hillside Villa residents wonder if they have a future there. “It has been very stressful,” says Leslie Hernandez, who has lived at Hillside Villa for 29 years. However, Hernandez also believes that the struggle has brought the building’s community closer together. “As neighbors we have united to a point that we could honestly consider each other family,” she says. For Alejandro Guitierez, that sense of community is part of what keeps him fighting. “Hopefully, this building can become affordable forever. Not only for us, but for future residents,” he says.

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 pilot suspected by 'top levels' of mass murder-suicide, ex-Aussie PM says Whatever happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370? A Houston company is finalizing a contract with the Malaysian government to resume the search; Doug McKelway takes a closer look for 'Special Report.' Travis FedschunBy Travis Fedschun | Fox News

The "top levels" of the Malaysian government have long suspected that the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly six years ago was an act of mass murder-suicide by the pilot, Australia's former prime minister said in an explosive interview that aired Wednesday. The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing vanished March 8, 2014, and is presumed to have crashed in the far southern Indian Ocean. A safety report into the disaster by an international team in July 2018 revealed the plane was likely steered off course deliberately by someone and flown for several hours after communications were severed. Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who was in office when the flight vanished, told Sky News Australia that high-ranking Malaysian officials believed veteran pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah deliberately downed the jet. “My very clear understanding,

from the very top levels of the Malaysian government, is that from very, very early on they thought it was murder-suicide by the pilot,” Abbott told Sky News. MALAYSIAAIRLINES FLIGHT 370 'DISINTEGRATED INTO CONFETTI,' CAPTAIN APPEARS TO HAVE RUN ‘AMOK,' REPORT SAYS Abbott, who was Australia's prime minister from 2013-15, made the comments in the first part of a Sky News Australia documentary "MH370: The Untold Story" that is airing Wednesday and Thursday. “I'm not going to say who said what to whom, but let me reiterate, I want to be absolutely crystal clear, it was understood at the highest levels that this was almost certainly murder-suicide by the pilot, mass-murder-suicide by the pilot," Abbott said in the interview that aired Wednesday. MH370 Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah was often "lonely and sad," and had experimented with a flight profile similar to that of the missing plane, according to a report last year. MH370 Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah was often "lonely and sad," and had experimented with a flight profile similar to that of the

missing plane, according to a report last year. (Facebook) In the July 2019 issue of The Atlantic, writer and aviation specialist William Langewiesche delved into what happened to the missing aircraft, including a look at Shah, who had "indications of trouble." The night the aircraft went missing, control was seized in the cockpit during a 20-minute period between 1:01 a.m. and 1:21 a.m. and radar records show the autopilot was probably switched off, according to Langewiesche. When the report by a 19-member international team was released in July 2019, chief investigator Kok Soo Chon said during a media briefing there was no evidence of abnormal behavior or stress among the two pilots – Capt. Zaharie Ahmad Shah and co-pilot Fariq Abdul Hamid – that could lead them to hijack the plane. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 mystery lives on, 2 years later Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 mystery lives on, 2 years later More questions than answers two years after Flight MH370 went missing. 'On the Record' takes a closer look. The report, however, did say the plane's course was changed manually but did not name a suspect and raised the possibility

of “intervention by a third party.” Investigators stressed the cause of the disappearance still couldn't be determined until the wreckage and the plane's black boxes are found. Langewiesche noted that while the co-pilot had nothing but a bright future ahead and no red flags in his past, Zaharie's life raised multiple concerns. After his wife moved out, the captain, who was reported to be "lonely and sad," also "spent a lot of time pacing empty rooms" and obsessed over two young internet models. The pilot's family, however, has long denied he was suicidal. This map shows the intended route of MH370 and the area that plane debris was found in September 2018. MH370 was less than an hour into its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing when it disappeared from radar. Investigators believe it veered off course and went missing somewhere in the southern Indian Ocean. This map shows the intended route of MH370 and the area that plane debris was found in September 2018. MH370 was less than an hour into its flight from ( continued on page 7)

Local Agencies Launch the Inland Southern California Climate Collaborative Riverside County News RIVERSIDE, California, February 24, 2020: As communities throughout California’s inland southern region experience devastating wildfires, droughts, and extreme heat, a new regional collaborative launches to coordinate and accelerate local responses to climate change. This new collaborative comes at a critical time when the impacts of climate change continue to pose serious threats to communities in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Imperial counties. The region is expected to see daily maximum temperatures increase by 8-14°F and areas burned by wildfires increase by 60-75% by end of century, according to California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment. Urgent action must be taken to safeguard communities against these impacts, which directly threaten public health and safety, as well as the region’s infrastructure, economic development, and water supply. “Academic researchers such as myself are increasingly interested in partnering with stakeholders to turn our climate science findings and knowledge into action,” said Dr. Francesca Hopkins, a UC Riverside Climate Change and Sustainability professor. “The collaborative is an ideal place for engagement.” UC Riverside is joined by over a dozen local agencies and organizations as founding members of the collaborative, including the cities of Colton, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Riverside, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, CSU San Bernardino, #FridaysforFuture, Huerta del Valle, Dudek, National Community Renaissance, SoCalGas, and The Community Foundation. Many of the collaborative’s founding members are already taking action. The City of Ontario received a $33.25 million Transformative Climate Communities grant to implement a suite of projects related to affordable housing, multimodal transportation, urban greening, rooftop solar, and workforce development. The City of Colton established incentives for electric vehicle adoption and plans to

increase the city’s tree canopy by 30%. Community-based organizations are also taking action including Huerta del Valle’s community gardening program, which currently includes 62 family plots. Through participation in ISC3, these efforts can be expanded or replicated while creating a shared vision and roadmap for climate resilience throughout the region. The new collaborative will also enable the region to attract additional investments as California state agencies turn their attention to regional approaches to solve entrenched issues, including the Regions Rise Together initiative and the Strategic Growth Council’s Regional Climate Collaborative Program. ISC3 now joins seven existing regional climate collaboratives in California. “Tackling and responding to effects of climate change hazards require collaboration and we are excited to be part of this important effort,” said Josh Lee, Chief of Planning at the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. “We invite all agencies, organizations, and businesses throughout our region to join us in creating climate-resilient communities.” The formation of ISC3 was funded through a Caltrans SB-1 Transportation Adaptation Planning Grant to Western Riverside Council of Governments and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. The Local Government Commission led the formation process and Climate Resolve is serving as the collaborative’s fiscal sponsor and facilitator. About the Inland Southern California Climate Collaborative: The Inland Southern California Climate Collaborative (ISC3) is a diverse, cross-sectoral network of agencies, organizations, companies, and institutions working together to advance equitable solutions to create a resilient and thriving Inland Southern California in the face of climate change. Through collective action, ISC3 strives to bolster local and regional efforts to avoid the worst effects of climate change while building resilience to the climate change impacts communities face today.

WILL YOUTH VOTE TRANSFORM THE NEVADA CAUCUSES?...continued from page 1 liked. More people living in Nevada were born in California than in Nevada. Nevada was among the states hardest hit by the mortgage meltdown in 2008. To recover, Reno took a different tack than Las Vegas, which simply weathered the crash but then gradually began to grow again with the same industries at its center. Reno, by contrast, wanted to rebrand—away from both casinos, whose revenues had been shrinking since Congress passed the Indian Regulatory Gaming Act in 1988, and from construction, which had tanked during the housing bust. In 2011, the city recruited Mike Kazmierski, the former president and CEO for the Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation, to head this effort. He decided Reno’s best bet was in advanced manufacturing. “I knew this because I had been flying companies over Nevada for many years, bringing them to Colorado,” Kazmierski says. “California doesn’t like manufacturing—they don’t like trucks, they don’t like [to scare] the birds, you might upset a turtle along the way— and so the manufacturers that really built California were going overseas or to Mexico. And we wanted to be a viable option for them to come here.” In the beginning, he landed companies like the packaging

giant Ardagh and diapers.com, but eventually he persuaded Tesla to choose Reno. After that, convincing companies to come here became much easier. The economy in the Reno-Sparks Metropolitan Area, population 425,000, is growing at an average of 11,000 new jobs per year. Nevada’s newcomers from California were once conservative, Republican and retired. Today they are mostly young workers. A portion of Reno’s new jobs go to locals, but many go to people from other places, and as these new people arrive, they bring their politics with them. Most are from California, which has long been the case. “We’ve often been described as a colony of California,” says Fred Lokken, the chair of Truckee Meadows Community College’s political science department. “Most of the people here have strong roots in California.” In fact, more people living in Nevada were born in California than in Nevada. “We love California — I just don’t know how anyone can afford California, so it’s the next best thing, [as we’re] right next door.” * * * Traditionally, Southern Californians have moved to Las Vegas in the desert, and Northern Californians, to alpine Northern Nevada. This remains true, but Lokken says what has (continued on page 6)

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What Menthol Cigarettes Have Taken From Me By: SixFootah The Poet

SixFootah The Poet I am a mother and a daughter, and I will not be silent because my pain can be someone else’s voice. The makers of menthol cigarettes have taken my heart, and ripped it out, with no remorse. They are the creators of a cancer-causing, lung-collapsing, aging-in-a-box of a disease that is a cancer in a stick that caused my mother to get hooked. It’s funny how they say cancer doesn’t kill, all so they can make a dollar bill. But they created her lover, and since she got in bed with it, her life has been over. My mother was raised by loving parents in an affluent home. I need you to understand that my mother was not a smoker. But when she began working at a See’s Candy store in one of Oakland’s wealthiest neighborhoods, she was the first African American manager ever to work there and during their 15-minute breaks, some of the Caucasian women would smoke. One of them handed her one and it was history, she was addicted. My mother said that if she had

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known all about the side effects of smoking and the damage that it can cause she would have never started smoking. She wishes she would have known ahead of time. My mother raised us in Oakland. While I was growing up, she tried to quit smoking several times, but she was never successful. Looking back, we remember she spent so much time smoking that we would have to wait to be around her or figure out another way to breathe. She would go through two packs a day and put the cigarettes before a bill. But little did we know that the menthol in cigarettes makes them easier to start, harder to quit and more damaging. Thanks to menthol cigarettes, I have been losing my mother a little at a time for years. My mother became sick on December 26, 2013, spending her life in and out of hospitals and care facilities due to the damage menthol cigarettes had done to her. Two strokes and two heart attacks, I knew my mother and our

lives would never be the same. I spent many nights beside her hospital bed where I cried, all because the tobacco industry lied. It’s funny that they say tobacco doesn’t kill and it is our freewill, but in my neighborhood I seem to find more marketing toward my kind where it seems like there are 10 times more signs. The Tobacco Industry has been advertising menthol cigarettes to our community for decades stacking the deck against us, making sure the menthol playing field isn’t level or fair. I wish my story was unique, but I know it’s not. In California, more than half of African American smokers use menthol cigarettes, but less than one in five Caucasian smokers use them. That’s not an accident. The Tobacco Industry has altered people’s way of thinking, that they need menthol cigarettes as a coping mechanism for life. And it’s why our community bears the greatest mortality due to tobacco. But I won’t let her story, my

story, our story, stay quiet. On November 2, 2019, my family and I lost our beloved mother. She passed away after suffering serious and debilitating health issues from smoking menthol cigarettes for most of her life. I’ve lost time with my mother, space with my mother, and memories with my mother. But my mother was a fighter, and because of her, so am I. With my mother’s blessing, over the past few years I began to educate and speak up for my people. Through my poetry, that I perform throughout my community, including at the Black Repertory Theater in Berkeley, I want people to know what menthol cigarettes have taken from me — my biggest supporter, holidays, birthdays, too many things for me to even count. All gone. But the one thing they can’t take is my voice, and I will continue to use it until no more of our families bear this loss. To hear more about our story, please visit www.wearenotprofit.org

‘Hidden Figure’ & Human Computer, Katherine Johnson Dies At 101 Health/Fitness News

120 + Weight Loss “Be Better Than Your Best Excuse” Health/Fitness News We receive so many different feature requests each week, but this one stood out. Just imagine playing in the sport that you love only to be taken out by an injury that not only changes the course of your life but also changes what you look like. That’s exactly what happened to Robby. Back when he was in high school, Robert Browne lived and breathed football—and was good enough to earn him a college scholarship for it. But he fractured his knee toward the end of his junior year, which required several surgeries just to repair the damage. Needless to say, he never played football again after that injury. So he became a coach instead, but the season-ending injury affected him mentally. He became depressed, stopped working out, and ate whatever he wanted. Before he realized it, his weight jumped to over 350 pounds. Browne was at a family barbecue in 2013 when the repercussions of his weight gain started to become increasingly evident. His mother urged him to seek medical attention after he became dizzy and started to sweat heavily. He took her advice and was told by a doctor that he was at high risk of having a stroke. Browne was prescribed medication to regulate his blood pressure, but the number on the scale stayed the same. He quickly came to realize he didn’t want to be stuck taking those pills for the rest of his life so he decided to take charge of his life and his health. Browne shared with MensHealth.com that making little changes is super important when aiming to get rid of unhealthy and toxic habits. For example, he took the stairs

Photo credit: @Robby_Browne instagram) instead of the elevator and parked his car further to walk more. “Whenever I get bored, instead of snacking, I’ll go and just walk around the beach. I’ll go do something, even if I just go wash my truck. Physical activity doesn’t need to be contained to the gym. Go help your mom with her garden. Go wash the dishes. Constantly moving burns off extra calories. It’s all about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.” He recently shared on Instagram some motivation about him a family member: “So.. We have 2 twins.. Same body type.. Same demographic.. Same family history.. Both predisposed to obesity.. heart disease, colon cancer and… many other metabolic disorders.. That doesn’t mean just accept those things.. Especially if can do something to change them.. Your ambition might spark family change???????? Yes we are all dealt a hand.. sometimes you just have to play it better???????.. make better choices to get a better outcomes.. nothing works unless you are willing to.. be better than you best excuse” Now, he spends most of his time either working out, coaching, teaching his students and motivating the world to live better, healthier and happier lives. For more on Robert, check out him online here.https:// w w w. i n s t a g r a m . c o m / robby_browne/

Oral Health and the Opioid Epidemic By Dr. John Chang, senior medical director UnitedHealthcare of California and Gary Mendell, founder and CEO of Shatterproof

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(photo credit: NASA archives) Katherine Johnson, one of the history-making NASA mathematicians known as a “human computer” depicted in “Hidden Figures,” died Monday. She was 101. “Johnson helped our nation enlarge the frontiers of space even as she made huge strides that also opened doors for women and people of color in the universal human quest to explore space,” NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said in a statement. In a tweet, he called Johnson “an American hero.” Johnson was portrayed by Taraji P. Henson in the Oscarnominated 2016 film about trailblazing black women whose work at NASA was integral during the space race. Born in 1918 in the little town of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, Katherine Johnson, a research mathematician, who was simply fascinated by numbers, was born. Fascinated by numbers and able to dissect numbers in so many different forms, Johnson was a high school freshman by the time she was 10

years old. A truly amazing feat in an era when school for AfricanAmericans normally stopped at eighth grade. “I counted everything. I counted the steps to the road, the steps up to church, the number of dishes and silverware I washed … anything that could be counted, I did,” said Johnson. :But to truly understand how awesome Katherine really was, we have to take a look back at who recognized her talent first. Katherine’s father, Joshua, was determined that his bright little girl would have a chance to meet her potential. He drove his family 120 miles to Institute, West Virginia, where she could continue her education through high school. Johnson’s academic performance proved her father’s decision was the right one: Katherine skipped though grades to graduate from high school at 14, and graduated college at 18. In 1953, after years as a teacher and later as a stay-at-home mom, she began… working for NASA’s predecessor, the National

Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, or NACA. The NACA had taken the unusual step of hiring women for the tedious and precise work of measuring and calculating the results of wind tunnel tests in 1935. In a time before the electronic computers we know today, these women had the job title of “computer.” During World War II, NACA expanded this effort to include African-American women. The NACA was so pleased with the results that, unlike many organizations, they kept the “women computers” at work after the war. By 1953 the growing demands of early space research meant there were openings for African-American computers at Langley Research Center’s Guidance and Navigation Department. That’s where Johnson found the perfect place to put her extraordinary mathematical skills to work. As a computer, she calculated the trajectory for Alan Shepard, the first American in space. Even after NASA began using

electronic computers, John Glenn requested that she personally recheck the calculations made by the new electronic computers before his flight aboard Friendship 7 – the mission on which he became the first American to orbit the Earth. She continued to work at NASA until 1986 combining her math talent with electronic computer skills. Her calculations…proved as critical to the success of the Apollo Moon landing program and the start of the Space Shuttle program, as they did to those first steps on the country’s journey into space. All her hard work paid off. In November 2015, Johnson received the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, from President Barack Obama. In their official announcement, The White House cited Katherine’s influence on EVERY major space program to date. She will be missed. Thank you Katherine. You paved the way for so many of us.

For approximately 5 million people each year, wisdom-teeth removal is part of the rite of passage into adulthood. But for some, wisdom-teeth extraction represents a first exposure to opioids, and a recent study from Stanford University found that teens can end up in a battle with these medications after the procedure. The consequences of the epidemic are significant. Opioids each day cause more than 130 overdose deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the annual economic cost exceeds $500 billion, according to a study from The Council of Economic Advisors. In 2017, there were 2,199 overdose deaths involving opioids in California - a rate of 5.3 deaths per 100,000 persons, which is lower than the national rate of 14.6 deaths per 100,000 persons. Painkilling prescriptions are often necessary and useful for some medical conditions. However, these powerful drugs — such as oxycodone or codeine — come with a high risk of misuse and addiction. This is especially true for teens and young adults, in part because adolescent brains are not fully matured and are therefore more susceptible to the effects of opioids.[1] Given the significance of this issue, it is important to recognize the risks for young people and remind everyone about the importance of proper dental care and the often-overlooked connection between oral health and opioids. Here is information for people to consider: Access Information: Oral health professionals write 12% of all opioid prescriptions, including 54% of opioid prescriptions for adolescents, according to a UnitedHealthcare analysis of claims data.[2] While any dental procedure should involve professional advice from a dentist or oral surgeon, patients and parents should be aware of the risks associated with potential exposure to opioids following care. To that end, parents, educators and health professionals should consider publicly available resources,

such as this public service announcement and this toolkit, which includes commonly asked questions and a painmanagement checklist to help patients better understand options before and after wisdomtooth extraction. Limit Supply: Other than in extreme cases, it’s important to limit prescriptions for the minimum appropriate dosage and number of days, which the CDC recommends at three days and fewer than 50 morphine milligram equivalents per day. This is because the likelihood for chronic opioid use increases most sharply after the first few days of use, according to the CDC, and misuse or dependence on opioids can lead to addiction to powerful illicit drugs. Alternative Pain Medications: If you or a loved one is prescribed an opioid following a dental procedure or another medical event, it’s good to ask your health care professional if there are alternatives that might work for you, including over-thecounter pain relievers such as a combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. In many cases, these medications can be equally effective in pain management, without the risk of addiction. Proper Disposal: Approximately 70% of misused opioid prescriptions were obtained, stolen or purchased from a friend or relative, according to the CDC. That’s why it’s important to keep opioids in a safe place (e.g., a locked cabinet) and properly dispose of unused medications. That can include returning the drugs to your pharmacy or mixing them with water and an unappealing substance, such as cat litter, before putting in the trash. If just thrown in the trash, unused prescription drugs may be retrieved and misused. By taking steps such as these, we can help support the health of young people and address the connection between oral health and opioids. For more information about how we can work together to confront this important public health issue, visit Shatterproof.org or click here.https://newsroom.uhc.com/ opioids.html

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001787 Date Filed: 02/07/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/07/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): N&M XPRESS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 17661 FONTLEE LANE FONTANA, CA 92335 Name of Individual Registrant: NICOLAS MUNOZ 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: 17661 FONTLEE LANE FONTANA, CA 92335 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 6, 2020 Nicolas Munoz, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020. 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NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001084 Date Filed: 01/232020 Filing Expires On: 01/23/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): UNITED UNIVERSITY CLINIC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12979 CENTRAL AVE. CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: UNITED UNIVERSITY OF LOS ANGELES, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C2300839 Residence Street Address: 12979 CENTRAL AVE. CHINO, CA 91710 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: September 17, 2002 Kenny Cherng, Treasurer, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 20, 27, March 5, 12, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200002313 Date Filed: 02/21/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/21/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ALL TRANSMISSION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1820 WEST 11TH ST. UNIT D UPLAND, CA 91786 Name of Individual Registrant:ABOLGHASSEM SCOTT BANIHASHEMI 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: 2260 TULIP AVE. UPLAND, CA 91784 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Abolghassem S. Banihashemi, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000392 Date Filed: 01/09/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/09/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ROUTE 66 SALES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1784 W. FOOTHILL BLVD. UPLAND, CA 91786 Name of Individual Registrant: KURT MOHS 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: 1784 W. FOOTHILL BLVD. UPLAND, CA 91786 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 Kurt Mohs, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200002073 Date Filed: 02/182020 Filing Expires On: 02/18/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ELS COMMUNICATIONS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 13312 RANCHERO RD. STE. #343 OAK HILLS, CA 92344 Name of Individual Registrant: EDWIN L. SYLVESTER 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: 13312 RANCHERO RD. STE. #343 OAK HILLS, CA 92344 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 18, 2020 Edwin L. Sylvester, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 20, 27, March 5, 12, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001951 Date Filed: 002/12/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/12/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HUNNIFORD SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9830 POPLAR AVE. FONTANA, CA 92335 Mailing Address: Name of Individual Registrant: ROSE M. HUNNIFORD 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: 9830 POPLAR AVE. FONTANA, CA 92335 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: December 18, 2019 Rose M. Hunniford, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 20, Correction 27, March 5, 12, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000912 Date Filed: 01/21/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/21/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ENVIPRO CONSULTING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1611 TORINO STREET REDLANDS, CA 92374 Name of Individual Registrant: SHAMSUL HASAN 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: 1611 TORINO STREET REDLANDS, CA 92374 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 01, 2020 Shamsul Hasan,Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper January 30, Correction February 6, 13, 20, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001472 Date Filed: 02/03/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/03/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): AUSTIN 5 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14400 BEAR VALLEY RD., STE. 441 VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 951 S. BEACH BLVD., UNIT J2077 LA HABRA, CA 90631 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: UR FASHION, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: 201727910156 Residence Street Address: 951 S. BEACH BLVD #J2077 LA HABRA, CA 90631 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 18, 2019 Rocio Bulat, Managing Member, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING

OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001079 Date Filed: 01/23/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/23/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BACKWOODSHORTIE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 4420 N. VARSITY AVE., APT. 1128 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Mailing Address: 1136 POST ST. APT. A REDLANDS, CA 92356 Name of Individual Registrant: MICHAEL J. SLAUGHTER JR. 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: 4420 N. VARSITY AVE. APT. 1128 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 23, 2020 Michael J. Slaughter, Jr., Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001527 Date Filed: 02/04/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/04/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): MI LINDO LIVING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 25526 REDLANDS BLVD, SPC 95 LOMA LINDA, CA 92354 Name of Individual Registrant: ALEJANDRA PEREZ 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: 25526 REDLANDS BLVD SPC 95 LOMA LINDA, CA 92354 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Alejandra Perez, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 13, 20, 27, March 5, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000950 Date Filed: 01/22/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/22/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SANTA CRUZ BUILDING SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 13855 STAGE COACH LN. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: ANNA MARTINEZ 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: 13855 STAGE COACH LN. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: October 15, 2019 Anna Martinez, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 20, 27, March 5, 12, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001755 Date Filed: 02/07/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/07/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BABY BLU SECURITY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7253 GABRIEL DRIVE FONTANA, CA 92336 Mailing Address: 9090 SKILLMAN STREET, SUITE 182A DALLAS, TX 75243 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: BABY BLU LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 4099 MCEWEN ROAD, SUITE 369 DALLAS, TX 75244 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 27, 2019 Kaila Wright, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 20, Correction 27, March 5, 12, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001451 Date Filed: 02/03/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/03/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LAKESIDE BOAT SALES

County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2761 S. LILAC AVE. BLOOMINGTON, CA 92136 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CALIFORNIA TIGE LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201602010404 Residence Street Address: 29400 ENTERPRISE WAY LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 15, 2019 Kathy Choumas, Manager, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 13, 20, 27, March 5, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001169 Date Filed: 01/27/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/27/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. ERM CONSULTING 2. LETSGODIVING.INFO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7158 WAKE COURT FONTANA, CA 92336-2926 Name of Individual Registrant: ERIK R. MILHAM 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: 7158 WAKE COURT FONTANA, CA 92336-2926 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 28, 2000 Erik R. Milham, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001171 Date Filed: 01/27/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/27/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SAN LEGEND LOGISTICS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1167 E. CALIFORNIA ST. ONTARIO, CA 91761 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SHINE SHIPPING INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: C4012854 Residence Street Address: 1176 E. CALIFORNIA ST. ONTARIO, CA 91761 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 01, 2020 Karen Garcia Man, Chief Executive Officer, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001168 Date Filed: 01/27/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/27/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): WEST COAST SIGNS AND DESIGNS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 445 EAST 20TH STREET UPLAND, CA 91784 Name of Individual Registrant: ARMANDO A. VALENZUELA II 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: 445 EAST 20TH STREET UPLAND, CA 91784 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Armando A. Valenzuela II, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 2000058 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MATTHEW ANDREW OLEACHEA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MATTHEW ANDREW OLEACHEA to Proposed name: MATTHEW ANDREW OLACHEA 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: 3/18/20 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: V15 SUPERIOR COURT VICTORVILLE DISTRICT 14455 Civic Drive Ste. 100 Victorville, CA 92392 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: 1/30/2020 Carlos M. Cabrera Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 6, 13,20, 27, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 2003680 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JESUS MARTINEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a JESUS MARTINEZ to Proposed name: b. JESSE MARTINEZ 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: 03/16/2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:S16 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT CIVIL DIVISION 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: February 03, 2020 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 20, Correction 27, March 5, 12, 2020.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 2000069 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JENNIFER ZORNOSA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a ALIZA ELIZABETH OCHANDORENA to Proposed name: b.ALIZA ELIZABETH ZORNOSA 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: 3/18/2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:V15 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, VICTORVILLE DISTRICT 14455 Civic Drive Ste. 100 Victorville, CA 92392 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: February 5, 2020 Carlos M. Cabrera Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 20, 27, March 5, 12, 2020.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT:(Name): AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): DAVID MATTHIES You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandando. Lea la informacion a continuacion y en la pagina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is: STACEY MATTHIES Nombre del demandante: CASE NUMBER (NUMERO DE CASO): FAMVS 2000113 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, or phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE- RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fees, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citacion y Peticion para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 ) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefonica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerio. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ordenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pongase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informacion para encontrar abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniendose en

contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. AVISO: LAS ORDENES DE RESTRICCION SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PAGINA 2: Las ordenes de restriccion en vigencia en cuanto a ambos conyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticion, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. EXENCION DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario un formulario de exencion de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ye sea en parte or por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticion de usted o de la otra parte. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direccion de la corte son): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 14455 Civic Drive Victorville, CA 92392 The name address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Stacey Matthies Date (Fecha): January 10, 2020 Clerk, by (Secretario,por): Barbara Braden, Deputy (Asistente) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 20, 27, March 5, 12 , 2020.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: DUDLEY R. RUE aka DUDLEY RONALD RUE aka DUDLEY RUE Case Number: PROPS 2000080 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DUDLEY R. RUE aka DUDLEY RONALD RUE aka DUDLEY RUE A Petition for Probate has been filed by: STELLA C. RUE in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that: STELLA C. RUE 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: 04/01/2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Bryan C. Hartnell, 25757 Redlands Boulevard Redlands, CA 92373-8453 Telephone: (909)796-4196 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper February 13, 20, 27, 2020.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: CLIFFI L. WILSON aka

CLIFFI LEE WILSON aka CLIFFI WILSON Case Number: PROPS 2000081 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CLIFFI L. WILSON

aka CLIFFI LEE WILSON aka CLIFFI WILSON A Petition for Probate has been filed by: DEBORAH K. WILSON in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that: DEBORAH K. WILSON 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: April 1, 2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S-35

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Bryan C. Hartnell, Esq., 25757 Redlands Boulevard Redlands, CA 92373-8453 Telephone: (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper February 20, 27, March 5, 2020.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE INVITING BIDS PROJECT NO. 804 0016 MORENO - ALESSANDRO INTERIM FACILITY STORM DRAIN LINE H-2 ON ALESSANDRO BOULEVARD AT OLIVER STREET IN THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA Bids shall be received electronically only on the City of Moreno Valley Vendor Portal through PlanetBids. Bid deadline is prior to 5:00 p.m., March 19, 2020. The link to register to become a prospective bidder and electronically bid on this project can be found at the following address: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/ portal.cfm?CompanyID=24660. Contract Documents (including Project Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, and Project Plans) may be obtained by downloading electronically from the City of Moreno Valley Vendor Portal through the PlanetBids link listed above. The Contract Documents must be purchased online. Cost per set is $25.00. All fees listed are non-refundable. The Contract Documents cannot be purchased or mailed from City Hall. For additional information regarding the purchase of Contract Documents, please call the Department of Public Works, Capital Projects Division at 951.413.3130. All Requests for Information (RFI’s) must be submitted via the City of Moreno Valley Vendor Portal through PlanetBids. The RFI deadline is prior to 5:00 p.m., March 9, 2020. Any RFI received after the date and time specified herein will not be considered. This drainage project proposes to construct a graded swale and an inlet structure at the northwest corner of the intersection of Oliver Street and Alessandro Boulevard, a storm drain pipe crossing Alessandro Boulevard, an outlet structure on the south side of Alessandro Boulevard, a graded earthen trapezoidal open channel with rock check dams, and a maintenance aggregate base access road parallel to the channel. This proposed interim channel aligns with the future Master Planned Line H-2 underground storm drain pipe alignment and will convey flows to the existing Line H-2 inlet just north of Brodiaea Avenue. The purpose of this interim system is to reduce flooding due to sedimentation and debris buildup in the existing drainage system.

All work must be completed within the Contract Time of Ninety (90) Working Days for the Base Bid with either Additive Alternative Bids 1 or 2 from the date of authorization specified in the Notice to Proceed to Fulfill Preconstruction Requirements, except as adjusted by subsequent Contract Change Orders.

Dated: February 20, 2020 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper February 27, 2020.

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LEGALS/ LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS

Black Caucus Chair “Reparations” Bill

Introduces

By California Black Media Staff

Assemblymember Shirley Weber (D-San Diego), chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, has introduced, a new bill, AB 3121. It calls for setting up a task force to study and

develop reparation proposals for African Americans. “Existing law,” the language of the legislation reads, “requests the Regents of the University of California to

assemble a colloquium of scholars to draft a research proposal to analyze the economic benefits of slavery that accrued to owners and the businesses, including

WILL YOUTH VOTE TRANSFORM CAUCUSES?...continued from page 3 changed is the type of Californian now arriving. For years, the quintessential newcomers were conservative, Republican, retired and typically fed up with California’s regulations and taxes. But now, he says, they’re mostly workers. This new workforce is younger and more likely to skew Democratic, but beyond that, its members’ political affiliations are a bit opaque. As of late January, with less than one month remaining before the Nevada caucus, there was hardly a political bumper sticker or yard sign to be seen anywhere in town. Lokken says some of his students have talked about Tom Steyer, but aren’t sure why he began running ads so early, apparently unaware that the caucus is on February 22. He says only a small percentage of his students even know how to caucus. The latest polling averages show Sanders and Joe Biden in close competition, but veteran pollsters, including Nate Cohn of the New York Times’ The Upshot, say Nevada is so expensive to poll that there aren’t that many of them to begin with. There is no state income tax in Nevada, giving some Californians the feeling they’re getting a pay raise simply by moving here. Nevada has historically struggled with low voter turnout, particularly among its youth— only 29 percent of eligible young voters cast ballots in 2018, although this was considerably up from the nine percent who voted in 2016. This is partly due to lower education levels, which track with political engagement, but in Lokken’s experience there is something else at play: Many new residents are simply happier here and thus less motivated to engage in the fight for political change. On some level the reasons for this in Reno’s case are clear. First, the Biggest Little City is beautiful — Reno is at the base of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Truckee River runs through town and Lake Tahoe is only 45 minutes away. Second, there is no state income tax in Nevada, which means even if incomes stay the same, it feels to many residents as though they get a raise simply by moving here from California. “A lot of people that come

here start doing better than they did wherever they were [before],” Lokken says. “My students will tell those stories— they’ve been able to get a start here, they’ve finally been able to come back to school, they’ve got a job, they can keep a job, they have choices of jobs.” Many of these jobs are not high-paying, but relative to jobs in casinos, which used to account for more than 30 percent of the local economy, they’re a better choice. Even with Reno’s robust economy – and possibly because of its tech-driven nature — the threat of massive automation looms. The one thing there doesn’t seem to be enough of here is housing, and rents have risen astronomically as a result. But most residents of Reno are looking to the city and county to ameliorate this problem, not the federal government. (Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve recently announced a plan to build 1,000 homes in 120 days.) So in lieu of any crisis in Northern Nevada that residents want the federal government to solve– aside from health care, which is the number one issue for Democratic voters in Nevada and around the country–many voters are making their decisions based on character, or temperament, and not on ideology. “I just don’t want another old white man in his 70s in office,” said Margaret Mello, a member of the Carson City Democratic Men’s Committee, which also welcomes women. “I feel like us old farts have screwed it up enough and it’s time for someone from the next generation to give it a try.” She is leaning towards Buttigieg, with Klobuchar in second place. Amanda Lattin, a nurse, said she’d heard a friend describe Sanders as a “tío” or uncle. “He’s kind of grumpy and he yells a lot,” her friend said. “But you know he’s doing that because he cares about you, he’s looking out for you.” That seemed right to her. She’s planning on voting for Sanders. * * * Even though Andrew Yang has suspended his campaign, Marquez says he still plans on voting (and early) for him, with Bernie Sanders as his second choice — although “these Berners on Twitter are making

insurance companies and their subsidiaries.” AB 3121 requires eight members appointed to the task force. The proposal would empower the group to “identify, compile, and synthesize the relevant corpus of evidentiary documentation of the institution of slavery that existed within the United States and the colonies,” the language goes on. “ The bill would require the Task Force to recommend, among other things, the form of compensation that should be awarded, the instrumentalities through which it should be awarded, and who should be eligible for this compensation.” Other members of the CLBC are co authors of AB 3121, including Senators Steven Bradford (D-Los Angeles) and Holly J. Mitchell (D-Los Angeles); Assemblymembers include Autumn Burke (DSouth Bay, Los Angeles), Jim Cooper (D-Sacramento), Mike Gipson (D-Carson), Chris R. Holden (D-Pasadena), Reginald Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles), Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles), and Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento). The Assembly has not yet assigned the bill to a policy committee for review.

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me think twice.” He likes Andrew Yang’s easygoing temperament, but he likes his policies more. When he was growing up outside of Chicago, Marquez’s family relied on assistance from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, and since his mom only read Spanish, he was often responsible for filling out the paperwork. This experience produced in him a strong aversion to bureaucracy, which he thinks Yang’s Freedom Dividend, which would have given $1,000 each month to every American citizen over the age of 18, essentially eliminates. (The dividend would have supplemented certain forms of assistance, including WIC, up to $1,000 per month, and would have been stacked on top of others, like Social Security and Veterans Disability benefits.) “I feel very confident,” says Marquez, “if I were to go back to my hometown—most of it black and Latino—and ask, like, ‘Hey, would you prefer straight cash or having to go through all these bureaucratic [programs] with people having to check on your income?’ I know the vast majority would choose the cash.” But even with Reno’s robust economy – and possibly because of its tech-driven nature — the threat of massive automation looms. Kazmierski, the president and CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, estimates that about half of the jobs that now exist, many of which he helped bring to Washoe County since his arrival in 2011, will be obsolete within the next 10 years. These jobs — in logistics, distribution and ecommerce — tend to be lowpaying, but Kazmierski is optimistic that higher-skilled, higher-paying jobs are on the way. He’s in the process of launching the Incumbent Worker Training Program, which he hopes will be funded by both government money and private investment, to retrain workers for the jobs relevant in the so-called fourth industrial revolution. (Government training programs have historically fared poorly in the short term, and mixed, at best, in the long term: Often, only a small

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percentage of participants end up in the industry they’ve been retrained for, and a much larger share ends up leaving the workforce all together.) One issue nearly every Nevadan does seek a federal decision on is the proposed nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain. Nevadans from both parties are staunchly opposed to it. The subject comes up at nearly every town hall and forum for Democratic candidates, and registers as important enough to Trump that he recently tweeted that he will now seek an alternative to Yucca Mountain. (His previous budgets allocated funding for the nuclear repository.) That Trump is changing course on this issue in an election year suggests the GOP views Nevada as a battleground state, though it’s not designated one by the Democratic National Committee. Nevada has voted blue in every presidential election since 2008, and all demographic trends here—a growing Latino population, an increase in the share of residents who have college degrees in Northern Nevada— indicate it will continue to do so. But that won’t stop Republicans from trying. Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle, and Vice President Mike Pence are all on their way to the Silver State to make their case, and Paul Strasser, the chairman of the Carson City Republican Committee, says if there was ever an election that will turn the state back to red, it’ll be this one. “We have a presidential candidate who energizes the base,” he says. “[The Democrats] have the majority of the registered voters, but that doesn’t mean they’ll get out the voters. We think Trump will get out the voters.” Marquez, meanwhile, is in it for the long haul. He still wears a MATH beanie with two Andrew Yang pins, an I KNOCK FOR YANG hoodie, an American flag scarf and a NEVADA VOLS FOR YANG button. And he’s still hosting YangGang hangs and, soon, he’ll start hosting other events to bring attention to automation and universal basic income, along with other Yang ideas. He hopes to have a big group of “super volunteers” for the 2024 election, just as he did for 2020.

New California Bill Aiming to Eliminate Racial And Other Biases in Hiring...continued from page 2 “assessment technologies will be considered in compliance with anti-discrimination rules if: 1) they are pre-tested for bias before being deployed and found not likely to have an adverse impact on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity; 2) outcomes are reviewed annually and show no adverse impact or an improvement of hiring among underrepresented groups; and 3) their use is discontinued if a postdeployment review indicates adverse impact.” Last September, the California Assembly voted unanimously to pass ACR 125, also known as the Fair Hiring Resolution. ACR 125 was a call to action for the state’s lawmakers to pass legislation that tackles implicit racial and social biases in corporate hiring by creating clear rules of the road for how employers can use these smart technologies. Five months later, their motion has become a reality. “Innovative technologies for hiring and promotion, including artificial intelligence and algorithm-based technologies, have the potential to reduce bias and discrimination in hiring and promotion based on protected characteristics, such as socioeconomic status or status as a formerly incarcerated person,” the resolution read. “At the same time, these technologies can help employers reach larger and more diverse pools of qualified talent and better identify candidates with the right skills and abilities to succeed,” it went on to make the case for the merits of the legislation. Jones-Sawyer and Gonzalez introduced the resolution in August last year. It was coauthored by Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Los Angeles), Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), and Assemblymember Evan Low (DSilicon Valley). “California is one of the most diverse states in the nation. Our diversity is our strength, but corporate executive offices and boardrooms across our state frequently fail to reflect the same diversity,” Jones-Sawyer points out. “Just look at San Francisco’s Silicon Valley high tech sector as an example,” he explained. “Women make up just 36.7 percent of the workforce; 3.3 percent of the workforce is Black; and only 6.6 percent is Hispanic. That’s unacceptable.” The TECH Act builds on a series of laws California has passed in recent years to fight discrimination in hiring, such as “ban the box” legislation prohibiting employers from asking about an applicant's criminal history before giving a conditional job offer, according to Jones-Sawyer. “Frida Polli is a co-founder at Pymetrics, a company that makes neuroscience games using artificial intelligence that are designed to eliminate the biases in hiring the resolution intends to

prevent. “Before we release the technology, we look at the outcomes and audit it. And we go through the audit,” she told California Black Media. “We are giving an objective data point or an objective score for employers. It is mitigating the human biases of employers. All of us are biased. The way a lot of these tools work are customized for each role. We have employees working with each of our clients. It is not a onesize-fits-all solution.” According to Pymetrics, the company’s AI tools is based on decades of research and technology developed by the global neuroscience community. “They are widely considered the gold-standard of neuroscience research, and measure established building blocks of cognitive and emotional functioning, akin to the DNA of cognition and personality,” the company website reads. Jones-Sawyer says he realizes that there will be kinks to work out in what the law legislates but he hope this technology can be used everywhere, starting with large companies in the state. “At the beginning we will have to prove the technology,” JonesSawyer concedes. “We will have to offer it and hope their some companies are willing to take a chance. If we mandate it, it could sabotage us before we get out of the gate. We will have to be sure there is not government overreach with this.” California has some of the strongest legal employee protections in the country. But even with the existing state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination in hiring and firing, Black and Latino workers still face significant discrimination in hiring, according to a 2017 Harvard Business Review report. The study found that employers called back White applicants 36 percent more times than they did Black applicants with identical resumes. For Latinx applicants, that differential was 24 percent. It also found that the standardized tests some employers use to screen potential employees “have been proven to identify qualified candidates, but leads to biased outcomes.” In another study conducted in 2012, researchers switched the names on women resumes to male names. The swap improved ratings from professors who were reviewing the resumes to select candidates for STEM research positions. “This is an amazing, amazing initiative,” says Rhonda Gregory, co-founder of the National Diversity Coalition, a non-profit social justice organization that supports the legislation. “I think it needs to be sooner than later. I’m all for it. For me, this is so compelling. You look at a person’s name or gender or area where they are from and people tend to say “oh no” I don’t want to deal with that.”

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LIFESTYLE NEWS/ADVERTISING/RELIGION

B Smith, Model, Restauranteur And Fashion Icon, Dies At 70 Lifestyle News

(Photo credit: BSmith.com) B. Smith, known for her modeling career and her television program “B. Smith With Style,” has died after fighting early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She was 70. Smith, whose full name was Barbara Smith, was married to Dan Gasby, who shared the news on Facebook on Sunday morning. “It is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of my wife, Barbara Elaine Smith,” he wrote. “B. died peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10:50 pm, of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in our home in Long Island, New York. She was 70.” Smith began her career as a

B. Smith and husband, Dan Gasby model before going on to host the syndicated television show “B. Smith With Style,” a half-hour show about home decorating and cooking. She owned three restaurants, all called “B. Smith,” wrote three cookbooks and launched several lines of home goods, including lines at Bed Bath & Beyond, La-Z-Boy and Walmart.

FILM REVIEW: Queen & Slim By Dwight Brown, NNPA Newswire Film Critic

Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith in Queen & Slim It’s lyrical. Like an extended poem with waves of emotion, heady rumination, love proclamations and lost souls gathering around a common issue. Some will recollect the true-life story of Bonnie and Clyde, but they gained fame for crimes and robbing banks. A closer comparison is Thelma & Louise, two feminist icons who were pushed into rebellion. Yet their story never involved an intimacy between the two that included sexual attraction and love. Queen & Slim is on its own path. Groundbreaking for its rich, layered storytelling (Lena Waithe, Emmy-winner TV’s Master of None), stylish direction (Melina Matsoukas, Grammy-winner Best Music Video Beyoncè: Formation), provocative contemplations on race and police abuse and two performances that will redefine how black men and women are portrayed on screen. They meet at a diner in nowhere Ohio. She, Queen (Jodie TurnerSmith TV’s Jett), is an aloof and exacting criminal defense lawyer, with braids down her back and a disposition more sour than a lemon. He, Slim (Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out), a salesclerk, is her polar opposite. Congenial, funny, sardonic sloppy. He chews his food with his mouth open, making noises that could wake the dead. It annoys her. He’s completely oblivious. Fate didn’t bring these disparate souls together. Blame it on Tinder. Driving home from their rendezvous, a siren flares, red and white lights flash and his porcelain-colored Honda Accord is pulled over by a very white and overly aggressive cop (Sturgill Simpson, Grammy-winner Best Country Album “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth”). The car is searched. Nothing is found. It’s as if the police officer is extra pissed because he can’t find drugs or alcohol. His anger grows. Slim is calm. Queen, as attorneys can be, is indignant. The situation escalates. A gun is drawn, and shots are fired. Queen and Slim go on the lam, driving down endless highways, trying to escape. He’s not sure what to do. She: “Keep running until we come up with a better plan.” In the first five minutes the tension between the two draws you in. Contrary personalities, yet common cultural threads. Conversations about the movie Love Jones and other Black pop knowledge banter set their personae: They are hip, smart, modern African Americans.

People you may have known in college, on your 9-5, from a dinner party… They’ve got urbane exteriors. Underneath they are scarred and vulnerable. You want to watch them court and spark. You want them to survive. This is the mark of brainy, sensitive and socially aware screenwriting that will likely propel Lena Waithe from TV gigs to steady feature film work. Her mixed bag of indelible characters include: an ex-con uncle (Bokeem Woodbine, Jason’s Lyric); the con’s ladyfriend (Indya Moore, TV’s Pose); a good-willed sheriff (Benito Martinez, TV’s 13 Reasons Why); and a war vet (Flea, bassist for The Red Hot Chili Peppers). Police aggression in the black community ignites a journey that’s laced with intrigue, thrills, narrow escapes, family drama and a romance that goes from highly unlikely to sensual bliss. All of it keeps viewers guessing what’s next—right until the end. For good measure, provocative dialogue expresses the characters’ subjective attitudes. Queen: “Nothing scares a white man more than a black man on a horse.” Slim: “Why?” Queen: “Because they have to look up to them.” Taking a script that is as rich and descriptive as a Toni Morrison (Song of Solomon) or Bernice McFadden (Gathering of Waters) novel and turning it into eye-catching cinema requires the talent of a gifted director. Music video turned cable TV director Melina Matsoukas (HBO’s Insecure) is up to that challenge. Action sequences have verve. Dramatic scenes are well staged and crafted. Romantic moments duly erotic. Between intense conversations, conflicts and deaths, Matsoukas gives the footage time to breath, with carefree moments: Queen sits on the windowsill of a goldcolored Mercedes-Benz station wagon, as it travels down a twolane road. Sun on her face, wind in her hair. In endless sequences of supreme tension, it’s an oasis moment. The kind video directors imagine freely, when other filmmakers do not. The keen eye of cinematographer Tat Radcliffe (’71) frames scenes perfectly and makes chocolate skin look incandescent. The creations of production designer Karen Murphy (A Star Is Born) make a stately Georgia home and a mechanic’s shop equally impressive. An engaging playlist includes the most modern neo soul music and old gritty blues. Shiona Turini’s costumes steal the show. To her credit, Slim’s borrowed wine-colored velour track suit and Queen’s tigerstriped mini-dress and reptile skin white boots could become iconic film garb. Daniel Kaluuya is a photographer’s gift. The camera (continued in next 2 columns)

During her journey through Alzheimer’s, Smith came out with a book called Before I Forget: Love, Hope, Help, And Acceptance in Our Fight Against Alzheimer’s. It was written with husband Dan Gasby and Vanity Faircontributing editor Michael Shnayerson. While the book is largely a memoir — with Smith and Gasby telling the story of Smith’s diagnosis and gradual decline (she has gone from the mild to the moderate stage since they first went public in mid-2014) — it’s also a call to action, particularly for African Americans. Being diagnosed in 2010, back in 2014 B. Smith had an Alzheimer’s scare: An alert has gone out for famed restaurateur and former model Barbara Smith, known as B. Smith, 64, who revealed earlier this year that she’s suffering from Alzheimer’s, has been reported missing on Long Island.

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, affecting an estimated 5.7 million people in the United States, including 1 in 10 over 65, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s disease is irreversible and slowly gets worse as the disease destroys the brain’s memory and thinking skills. There is no cure for this debilitating disease. “Everyone should be concerned, but African Americans are… twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s, less likely to receive a diagnosis and more likely to be diagnosed in later stages,” says Joanne Pike, vice president of programs for the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago. Gasby was very humble in thanking Smith’s hospice and caregivers, as well as thanking their fans for their support. “Heaven is shining even brighter now that it is graced with B.’s dazzling and unforgettable smile.”

FILM REVIEW: Queen & Slim...continued lens loves his guy-next-door face, large eyes, full lips and dark complexion. He plays Slim completely understated, tender in the right moments, brave in others. His is a subtle performance, fueled by inner strength. Turner-Smith’s character arc shines as she takes Queen from the impervious, to the needy, to the courageous. In the beginning her long braids weigh her down, just like her cranky disposition. Later, when she’s shorn, it’s as if a duck has left and a swan arrived. Happier. Adaptive. In the mood for love. With a beauty that would shame a goddess. It’s been a minute sense Bokeem Woodbine was in a film that properly displayed his talents. It’s as if his career has come full circle. Moore, Flea, Simpson, Colby Boothman as a convenience store clerk and Jahi Di’Allo Winston as a young martyr complete a compelling supporting cast that

turns in superb ensemble acting. More judicious cutting (editor Pete Beaudreau, Beast of No Nation) could have trimmed the 2hr 12 min. run time. Scenes at the uncle’s house could have been shorter. Chopping off a couple of road sequences might have made the film tighter. But it’s doubtful the target audience will complain about the movie’s rhythm or compass. The mix of racial/social hotbutton issues may make some squirm. Crime/drama/thriller elements will likely keep viewers engrossed. The love story and carnal scenes could inspire couples to hold hands. These engaging qualities should attract and satiate urban audiences and romantics looking for a unique, soul-searching allegory hidden inside a crime getaway film. Queen: “I’m scared.” Slim; “I’ll be brave enough for the both of us.”

“Wondering Why I’m Always Talking About Repentance!” By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah Well, ain’t no need of wondering... I’ll tell you why... It’s too Dangers to avoid! Besides the Bible says Jesus is our example in all things. Jesus preaching ministry began with a single line: “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” [Matthew 4:17]. For three and a half years of public Ministry, Jesus never stopped preaching repentance. [Matthew 9:13]. All that Jesus taught related to repentance and the Kingdom in one way or another. Even in the last message He gave to the church, it was a message of repentance. I want you to know that a message on “Sin, Hell and Repentance is a Signpost.” It is an opportunity for you to consider where you are going and to change direction if necessary. While the words Hell, Sin and Repentance may have been dropped out of some pulpits, they have not dropped out of the Word of God. All preachers should preach repentance. Ministers who avoid the subject of repentance are denying and defying Jesus. I am only a messenger commissioned to convey a message from God. Don’t hate the messenger. Whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or unfavorable. Whether it is convenient or inconvenient, whether it is welcome or unwelcome, as a messenger of God I am to show people in what way their lives are wrong. And convince them, rebuking and correcting, warning and urging and encouraging them, being persistent and inexhaustible in patience and teaching [2 Timothy 4:2]. For He said to me, “daughter of man, I have made thee a watchman...:

therefore hear the Word at My mouth, and give them warning from me. When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die, and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity, but thou hast delivered thy soul [Ezekiel 3:1721]. I tell you, ain’t no need of wondering. The message in the mouth of every biblical messenger was repentance. Every prophet was preaching the same message: "Repent!" Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah and Joel preached it: "Repent!" Scripture commands it [Ephesians 5:11]. The question is will you take heed? For the times of ignorance God overlooked; neglected us, gave no revelation, and sent no messengers, nor messages to instruct us, nor to show us our follies and mistakes. He left us to our own stupidity and ignorance: but now He commandeth all men everywhere to repent. That is, he hath given orders, that the doctrine of repentance, as well as remission of sins, should be preached to all nations. [Acts 17:30-31]. As Proverbs 8:32-36 says, “Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.” For as many as the Lord loves, He rebuke and chastise; be zealous therefore, and repent.” [Revelation 3:19]. “For if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. [1 John 1:9]. A message on “Sin, Hell and Repentance is a signpost, behold it! “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live.” [Deuteronomy 30:19]

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 pilot suspected by 'top levels' of mass murder-suicide, ex-Aussie PM says...continued from page 3 Kuala Lumpur to Beijing when it disappeared from radar. Investigators believe it veered off course and went missing somewhere in the southern Indian Ocean. Forensic examinations of the pilot's simulator by the FBI also revealed he experimented with a flight profile that roughly matched what's believed to have happened to MH370, and that ended in "fuel exhaustion over the Indian Ocean." New York Magazine reported in 2016 that the simulated flight was conducted less than a month before the plane vanished. In his interview with Sky News, Abbott said he did not believe conspiracy theories centered on the Malaysian government, which owns Malaysia Airlines. “I’ve read all these stories that the Malaysians allegedly didn’t want the murder-suicide theory pursued because they were embarrassed about one of their pilots doing this. I have no reason to accept that,” he said. Scattered pieces of debris that washed ashore on African beaches and Indian Ocean islands indicate MH370 crashed in a distant stretch of the ocean, but a multi-government search by Australia, Malaysia and China has failed to pinpoint a location. Abbott believes a new investigation is now warranted. “Let's assume that it was murder-suicide by the pilot and if there is any part of that ocean that could have been reached on that basis that has not yet been explored, let's get out and explore it,” he said. Earlier this month, Malaysia said it has yet to decide on launching a new search due to not having received any new credible evidence to initiate one. “However, the ministry will

review any new evidence that it officially receives,” the Malaysian Ministry of Transport said in a brief statement to Reuters. The comments came after Australia’s News Corp reported that a new search could be mounted, possibly this year, based on new evidence that it said showed the plane could have ended up in an area adjacent to the previous search area in the Indian Ocean. The U.S. exploration firm Ocean Infinity, which previously conducted a three-month search, was reportedly in discussions with the Malaysian government to launch a new search on a no-find, no-fee basis. Ocean Infinity chief executive officer Oliver Plunkett said “no new search is imminent,” but the firm continues to engage with experts to identify where any new search might be launched. “The Malaysian government, rightly in our view, set a high bar before they will engage in that discussion,” Plunkett told Reuters. The Ministry of Transport has not yet commented about the remarks from the former Australian leader, according to The Associated Press. Malaysian police chief Abdul Hamid Bador, who was one of the investigators, told local media that there was no evidence of Zaharie's involvement and that the plane's disappearance was still a mystery. Former Malaysian Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said in a statement to the AP that investigators had “explored every single lead and possibility" but found no conclusive answer to why the plane vanished. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Witness For Justice #983

Everyone Counts! Sandy Sorensen Team Leader and Director of the Washington, DC Office in Justice and Local Church Ministries It is unlikely many of us have escaped the signs that we are in full-steam election-season mode, but this year’s census—and its significance— may be less apparent. What is the census and why does it matter? The U.S. Constitution (Article 1, Section 2) mandates a count of the country’s population every 10 years. The 2020 Census will be the 24th time the country has engaged in a count of the population. The count includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories: Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The census is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency bound by law to keep collected information confidential. Unfortunately, attempts by the current Administration to include a question about citizenship status have raised concerns about participation in the census. Although the question’s use has been blocked in court, fears that information about citizenship status could be used to target persons for deportation may result in decreased participation in the census. At stake in an accurate census count is congressional representation and over $800 billion in federal government funding. Data collected in the census also impacts how congressional districts are drawn; district mapping has played an influential role in election outcomes over the last several election cycles. Census data shapes funding decisions that impact the day-today lives of people in every community, including transportation infrastructure, education and Head Start programs, school lunches, health services, housing for older adults, and emergency response services. Census date is used by business owners and municipal planners to shape community life, to determine where businesses and services and located, the routes of buses and subways, the number of teachers and schools that serve a community.

People of faith can play an important role in making sure everyone is counted. Our faith reminds us that every person carries within the image of God and every person counts in the well-being of the whole community. Communities of faith are critical in making sure that historically undercounted communities are counted, such as people living in poverty, children under the age of five, immigrant communities, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Latinos, African Americans, and Asian American/Pacific Islanders. The 2020 Census is our chance to shift the historical narrative that has excluded so many from being counted for so long, and move to a more vibrant, inclusive picture of “we the people.” Here are some important dates to keep in mind: Households will begin receiving Census Bureau mail in mid-March with instructions on how to respond to the Census. It is possible to respond online, by phone, or by mail. April 1st is Census Day, and Census Bureau representatives will begin visiting college campuses, senior centers and transitional housing facilities, and community-based programs servicing low-income people. During the months of May through July, Census Bureau representatives will visit homes that have not yet responded. The census count will wrap up in August 2020. It is a pivotal election year and a census year, and your voice— your action—matter! Participate in the 2020 Census and encourage others in your community to participate. Distribute flyers and bulletin inserts to raise awareness about the importance of the 2020 Census. Remind people to register to vote, and make sure you are registered to vote. Attend community forums and talk about the issues that are important to your community. Ask questions of the candidates. Vote. “Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet!” (Isaiah 58:1) For additional resources on the 2020 Census, visit Census Counts 2020: www.CensusCounts.org.

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