Vol. 50 No. 39
January 16, 2020 -January 22, 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)
The Black Struggle in 2019: Staying Aware, Facing Injustice and Fighting for the Future
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According to the Gun Violence Archive, as of December 1, 2019, there were more mass shootings in America (385) than days in a calendar year. 2019 saw challenges and signs of a continual awakening of the Black community, even as racism and police killings remained a problem in the United States. Alongside the insults was a strong spirit of resistance and growing frustration with the lack of respect for and deprivation of Black lives. Heroes continued to emerge in sports and entertainment as Black stars refused to bow to the desires of powerful figures in those industries. Colin Kaepernick continued to be a lightning rod for discussion, even though the former NFL quarterback played his last game in 2016. He continued to challenge the NFL for essentially blackballing him and keeping him off the field. Mr. Kaepernick was openly critical of what was billed as an NFL workout in November for team scouts, but in actuality, was an attempt to get him to sign a non-standard waiver that included language that would have limited his ability to pursue legal claims against the NFL. Mr. Kaepernick held his own, private workout instead, and his representatives sent that tape to all 32 NFL teams. Hip hop guru Jay-Z received criticism for entering into a business relationship with the NFL. His Roc Nation imprint was named the league’s “live music entertainment strategist,” putting the rapper’s company in charge of the Super Bowl halftime show.
The rapper took heavy criticism from NFL players and many in the Black community, but others urged caution, saying time will tell what happens. On the field, it was the year of the Black quarterback in the NFL. Players like Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), Deshaun Watson (Houston Texans), Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals) and Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) busted up the stereotype that Black athletes aren’t smart enough to play quarterback at the pro level. Both the Chiefs and Ravens are legitimate NFL contenders. And with top notch collegiate prospects like Jalen Hurts (Oklahoma), Justin Fields (Ohio State), Khalil Tate (Arizona), and Deondre Francois (Hampton), the Black quarterback talent pool was deep. America and Black people continued to suffer from violence in 2019. According to the Gun Violence Archive, as of December 1, 2019, there were more mass shootings in America (385) than days in a calendar year. There was a mass shooting in this country every single day in 2019 and 29 of those 385 mass shootings were also mass murders. Some of the most devastating tragedies included the Aug. 4 mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, that killed nine people, an Aug. 13 mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, where 22 people were killed, and
three Dec. 1 shootings in New Orleans that left 11 people injured. The Gun Violence Archives reported the highest number of mass shootings since 2014. There were more than 35,000 gun-related deaths in 2019, over 27,000 gun-related accidents, and still no meaningful, federally mandated gun legislation. Elijah Al-Amin, a 17-year old from Peoria, Arizona, was shot and killed by a White man at a convenience store because he didn’t like the rap music the teen was playing. In Louisiana, Sean Barrette fatally shot and killed three people at random in New Orleans; one of his victims was Black. Violence at the hands of police continued in 2019. According to a study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Black men’s risk of being shot and killed by police is 2.5 times higher than that of White men, and 1 in every 1,000 Black men will be shot and killed by a police officer. Black women were also victims of police violence in 2019. In October, Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed by a police officer in Ft. Worth, Texas, while at home playing video games with her 8-year-old nephew. An officer began peering through Ms. Jefferson’s window after a neighbor called a non-emergency number to ask for a well-being check. Her front door was open. Officer Andrew Dean shot through a window killing Ms.
Jefferson. The 35-year-old had only been on the force 18 months, and resigned before he could be fired. He’s been charged with murder. The trial of Amber Guyger, a Dallas police officer who shot and killed Botham Jean in his own apartment, saying she mistook it for her own, was probably one of the most talked about stories of 2019. Ms. Guyger was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison for the killing the young Black man who was a native of St. Lucia. Both the judge, who is Black, and Mr. Jean’s brother hugged Ms. Guyger after the verdict was read. The judge even gave Ms. Guyger a Bible. These perceived acts of kindness and forgiveness enraged many in the Black community. Lee Merritt, the attorney representing the Jean family, understood the outrage. But, he said, key elements in the Jean story as well as the case of Atatiana Jefferson were overlooked. Some of these elements have often been used to justify police killings of Black people, said the Dallas-based attorney. “For a long time, the conversation was about compliance. In other words, it was said the Black community wasn’t properly complying with law enforcement and giving them the (continued on page 6)
Walk to raise awareness about human trafficking SB County News The San Bernardino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) will draw attention to the crime of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking one step at a time. The coalition will host its 2020 Human Trafficking Awareness Walk on Jan. 25 in San Bernardino. Registration for the annual event, now in its tenth year, will begin at 8 a.m. at the Children's Network office at 825 E. Hospitality Ln. in San Bernardino. There will be speakers at the event at 9 a.m. Walkers will leave the Children’s Network office at 10 a.m. and head east towards Tippecanoe and back around to the starting point. Participants can preregister for
the free event at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/10thannual-case-human-traffickingawareness-walk-tickets79199653295?fbclid=IwAR2gr2Tl9-qGVwg6lht OGRvt4uub PaCEhEBvtflDx0Jwhmb3EGZ2IKTgI “Human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children are often thought of as only occurring in foreign countries, but it happens here and we’re all responsible for educating ourselves and others about the realities of trafficking in our own neighborhoods and communities,” said CASE Coordinator, Angel Magallanes. “Commercial sexual exploitation affects children in all parts of our
county-- all children are vulnerable.” The San Bernardino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation formed in 2009 to address commercial sexual exploitation of children in the county. It’s a collaborative effort among child-serving county departments, service agencies and community members. Quarterly CASE outreach & education meetings are the second Tuesday of the month. For locations or more information, contact Angel Magallanes at (909) 383-9677 or email her at angel.magallanes@hss.sbcounty.gov.
“We look forward to the community coming together and joining us in creating awareness of this important issue that impacts our community,” said Magallanes. “With each step of the walk, we take a step toward ending human trafficking and modern day slavery.” The San Bernardino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation is helping the community achieve the Countywide Vision by promoting the protection of children and promoting public safety and health. Information on the Countywide Vision can be found at www.sbcounty.gov/vision.
If you had just won the lottery, would that be a good time to go further into debt or would it be smarter to pay down the debt you already have? Most Californians would like very much to be debt-free, and the thought of being able to pay off their mortgage, car loan and student debt is surely attractive. In some respects, thanks to the forced generosity of California taxpayers, California has won the lottery. Our highest-in-the-nation tax burden has left our treasury full with billions in surplus revenue. One would think that with all that revenue, our elected leadership would be a little more circumspect in taking on new debt or at least manage the debt we have more effectively. But this is California. The Golden State is awash in debt consisting mostly of unfunded pension obligations. Unfortunately, our leadership continues to press on the accelerator in taking on new debt. Just a few weeks ago, this column criticized a big $15 billion school bond that will appear on the upcoming March ballot, ironically designated as “Proposition 13.” As we pointed out, there are two big concerns with this proposition. First is that it would borrow $15 billion from Wall Street and then make taxpayers pay it back plus 80 percent in total interest costs. That’s an additional $12 billion we’ll be forced to pay. Second, and by far a more serious problem, a hidden provision of the bond proposal would increase the current caps on local school bonds. Lifting the caps puts homeowners directly at risk of much higher property taxes. But as bad as the “new” Prop. 13 is, it almost looks responsible compared to what is currently being floated in Sacramento. Senate Bill 45 is a “climate change” bond ostensibly for the purpose of addressing various climate and environmental dangers in California. The bill is a holdover from last year, when it
failed to clear the state Senate. Even a cursory review of SB45 suggests that it is little more than a grab-bag of proposals onto which the proponents have slapped the label “climate change” in the hopes getting support both within the Legislature and with the public. As currently drafted, the $4.2 billion in bond proceeds would be split among several purposes including $1.6 billion going to wildfire and drought prevention and $1.2 billion funding safe drinking water initiatives. Granted, some of the purposes for which SB45 would provide funding are worthwhile. There is no doubt that water quality issues, especially in the Central Valley, are an immediate and pressing problem. But that problem can be resolved with existing revenues from the general fund without going further into debt. Finally, this bond violates all the criteria for responsible bond financing, which includes the constitutional requirement that a bond should be issued only for a “single object or work.” That single object or work must have statewide significance if payment involves a general obligation bond that all taxpayers are responsible to repay. Moreover, the “single object or work” should have a useful life that extends beyond the term of the debt repayment. General obligation bonds should not be encouraged when ongoing state revenues are strong and proper fiscal restraint is not being exercised in the budget process. If voters approve this policy, there will be no incentive for necessary reforms and fiscal discipline. Like problem gamblers, Sacramento politicians seem addicted to debt no matter what the circumstances. But we should reject their gambling with California’s future financial security. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
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T.M. Landry students, teachers use self-efficacy to master learning By Candace J. Semien, Jozef Syndicate Reporter, The Drum / NNPA
T.M Landry 5th grader D'Myrie Clay completes algebra problem for high school peers LAFAYETTE—The excitement in Marjorie Coulanges’s voice is unmistakable. For two years, her son Nicholas has lived three states away, attending a small, private academy. A week before Christmas 2019, Coulanges is awaiting her son’s visit, full of smiles, confident in his academic and social growth. She said this growth was not happening in the Miami, Florida, high school he attended before moving to T.M. Landry College Prep Academy in Lafayette, Louisiana. T.M. Landry is a year-round, tuition-based, nonpublic school which began in 2005. The school has a unique model to educate students. It is a combination of rigorous courses, self-autonomy, self-efficacy, and a demand for master learning, said co-founders Michael and Tracey Landry. According to its website, the school is designed for students who want to “pursue a serious, purposeful education” and achieve success in college and beyond. “Coming from the neighborhood where we grew up, most Black kids weren’t truly being educated,” said Michael Landry. “We wanted to try to help kids who society didn’t believe have the potential of becoming educated or who were interested in learning.” “Nicolas wasn’t doing anything,” Coulanges admitted. The full-time nurse explained that an episode of the Ellen Show led her to research and visit the school where she interviewed the school’s founders, talked with students, then ultimately chose to relocate her son. “I was very serious about this. I could not make a mistake with my son’s future,” said Coulange. “It’s just amazing!” She said. “He’s gotten back to his love of mathematics again and has matured so much.” Next year, Nicholas Delatour will graduate from T.M. Landry with As in precalculus and physics and a C in
calculus I from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he completed dual enrollment courses. He has received early action from St. John’s University in New York and is waiting on responses from other highly competitive universities where he plans to study number theory. His handshake is firm and eyecontact direct when he shares how being a student at T.M Landry changed the trajectory of his life. “I had no ambition. No goals. I was just drifting by,” he said. “This school has impacted me more in a year than 15 years in public education has. Now I want to learn more. Mr. Mike helped me release my confidence in my ability.” Last fall, Devon Hill, eight grader, watched as her older classmates introduced themselves and discussed their first days at T.M. Landry. They all were given The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale as one of their first reading assignments. One tenth grade student said the book changed how she was thinking about herself. Devon’s older brother, Hunter, said he uses the book as daily motivation even though it is not assigned. He said he remembered visiting the school and meeting students who talked boldly about their plans to attend Ivy League and Top 50 universities. When he started T.M. Landry, his self-esteem was low, and it’s improved. “Before now, I would’ve told you that there was no way. I couldn’t see my self stepping up. (Now,) I see so many opportunities.” Devon smiled in agreement but said her first experience had nothing to do with reading. She was adjusting. For the first time “in a long time” she was at a school and no one was bullying her, she said. “It’s such a breath of fresh air. Every time I walk in the door, it’s a family. It doesn’t matter race or gender. They are all constantly supporting one
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(Nicholas Delatour) another,” said Desaix Hill, Devon and Hunter’s mother. “We went from a kid who was anxious to one who was happy and confident, who knows the sky is the limit,” said Lanier Cordell, the Hills’s grandmother. Education scholars like Erin Wheeler Ph.D., executive director of College Beyond, and Calvin Mackie Ph.D. of STEM NOLA have said a student’s “belief” is critical for their success. This belief, which is called “selfefficacy,” is the belief in one’s ability to complete a chosen, specific task, Wheeler explained. “That is what fuels students. Once they believe, then, anything else is possible,” said Tracey Landry who is completing doctoral studies is on educational leadership. “With self-efficacy, students of color will typically become engaged in the (education) process and that leads to learning. We have to tap into it. We have to let them know they can achieve. Self-efficacy is everything.” Preparing Master Learners Imagine walking into a converted skating rink with a high ceiling where college flags hang, Mac desktops line one wall for students to work and check the stock market. Long black tables and chairs line that adjacent wall where lunch is served and where upperclassmen work on college assignments. The day begins with every student participating in a morning meeting, which is a process the founders pulled from Corporate America. They all don their red, grey, and white uniform. One student is selected to start the day by motivating the student body. “We want the kids to be prepared for careers,” said Michael Landry. “It’s part of developing master learners.” After the meeting, students are dismissed to class. Only one wall separates the students. Middle and elementary students occupy
one side, high schoolers the other. There are no other classroom walls or partitions. Teachers—a total of four at any given moment—stand in front of roll-a-way whiteboards and chalkboards teaching small groups of students who sit a foot or two from the teachers. Before leaving for the day, the students select their class schedule for the next day based on their needs. If a student feels behind in a writing assignment, they can choose to take a half day with that teacher to not fall behind, explained Michael Landry. Students who are interested in attending the school are invited to spend two days in classes before applying. Once admitted, they are given a few weeks, if necessary, to adjust to the school culture, said Tracey Landry. ‘It is a Luxury’ Unlearning what education and learning should look like and how schools should operate can be a hurdle for parents, Tracey Landry said. “I had to trust their model. It was something I had not seen before and it was working for other students. I just had to trust,” said Coulanges. “I’m glad I did. What Mike and Tracey have given to him with this school, I could not give to him.” “This is not a school for every kid. Not a set structure. They set goals and focus on what is learned and not what is covered. Everything here is a unique experience. There’s a lot of focus on the kids and it’s self-directed… It is a luxury here. I am surprised it is not overcrowded,” said Cordell who has been at the school for two years. One ‘luxury’ the students interviewed agreed on is having administrators who “really care.” “They want the best for us,” (continued in last 2 columns)
Chief Joseph Paulino Speaks to Future Leaders of Beautillion Program on Leadership Joined by Sir Knight 2019 Neuman Sneed II Community News
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SACRAMENTO – California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement Friday recognizing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ongoing commitment to California’s schools and colleges in his 2020 budget proposal, which allocates $84 billion for K-14, an increase of $3.8 billion from last year: “We embrace Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal released today for many reasons, especially the students we teach and work with every day. It’s clear that the governor recognizes the challenges facing our students and educators, and we applaud him for making strong allocations to address the needs of students and the critical teacher shortage in this state. The $900 million for attracting and recruiting educators will help us make progress toward ensuring our students have teachers who look like them and who are qualified in the areas they teach like Special Education, math and science. “The federal government has shortchanged our students with special needs for far too long. Gov. Newsom’s $900 million proposal for Special Education support will help offset some of those shortfalls and help provide the resources our students need. We look forward to having fruitful conversations with the governor and the Legislature to ensure all
students have the programs and resources they need to succeed. “The $1.2 billion increase to the Local Control Funding Formula will help local schools provide additional programs for students, especially those with higher needs like English learners, lowerincome students and foster youth. The proposal also includes additional funding for early childhood education and for making college more accessible to students. “Despite California’s economy consistently expanding – now being ranked fifth-largest in the entire world – we have some of the most underfunded schools in the country. We rank 39th in the nation in per-pupil funding, boast the most overcrowded classrooms in the entire country, and suffer from some of the worst ratios of students to counselors and nurses. “This is why we are supporting the Schools & Communities First (SCF) initiative and why educators are working to get it on the November ballot. SCF guarantees the long-term, steady funding stream that our schools and local communities need. By closing corporate property tax loopholes, we can ensure that $12 billion every year gets reclaimed locally for our schools and local communities.”
Front: Emmanuelle Ward; 2nd Row L/R: Alicia Toliver, Kameron Bentley, Police Chief Paulino, Neuman Sneed II (Sir Knight 2019), Andrew Mitchell; 3rd Row L/R: Ashley Dett, Kuzari Osonduagwnike, Amari Osonduagwnike, Jade Smith, Thomas Lacked
Mr. Joseph G. Paulino, Chief of Police for San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Department spoke to participants of the Social Lites, Inc. Beautillion program on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Center for Youth in San Bernardino on leadership and facts about police youth contact. Chief Paulino emphasized, “when people see you they see your history” using visuals of his identification cards from grade school, middle school, high school, military, and current identification card as Chief of Police. Future leaders were encouraged to guard their history. It was important for future leaders to be reminded, “don’t let an uninformed person speak into your life.” As leaders, Chief
Paulino shared the importance of relationships, “it’s not who you know, but who knows you.” Mr. Neuman Sneed II, Sir Knight 2019, sophomore at University Merced also guest speaker was in the audience prior to speaking appreciated Chief Paulino words of wisdom. Sneed II entered college as a sophomore. He shared with future leaders “college is hard.” He earned an Associate of Arts Degree while in high school and assumed college would not be as challenging as earning the AA degree while in high school. Sneed II plans to be an Optometrist. He shared living on his own, experiencing dormitory life, learning various faculty style has been challenging, one in which he welcomes and looks forward in the upcoming semester. Both Chief Paulino and Mr. Sneed II inspired the youth to “be good stewards as they pursue their goals in life.” The 2029/2020 Beautillion Scholarship program will commence on Saturday, March 28, 2020. For more information regarding the Beautillion Scholarship Program, please telephone chairperson, Mrs. Tina Darling at tribicu2@msn.com or Ms. Lisa Blacksher, President at lisasocialities@gmail.com or Mrs. Bettye Brewster, Business Manager,bettyebrewster@yahoo.com
T.M. Landry students, teachers use self-efficacy to master learning...continued Delatour said. High schoolers said they often call the Landrys with questions even until early morning, on weekends, and during holidays. And Michael Landry said the calls are encouraged. “We don’t want to stop that fire (for learning),” Michael Landry said. The school stays open on weekdays until 7pm and teachers are available until 6pm to assist students. “The whole time they are here, these students are doing work,” said Cordell who often waits for Hunter and Devin until the evening before heading home 30-miles away. “We stay and get as much as we need. If we are missing something we know we can stay and until we learn it…and we teach each other,” said Gailen George, a senior who said he initially tried to get kicked out of the school, but now he “owns” his education. This self-direction and selfautonomy is a challenge for students and their parents upon admission, Tracey Landry admitted. Once the student understands their education is “up to them and they are supported and challenged while they are here, then they will come to task and push themselves,” Michael Landry said. In Multiplication is for White People, Lisa Delpit, Ph.D.,
explained, “Many of our children of color don’t learn from a teacher, as much as for a teacher. They don’t want to disappoint a teacher who they feel believes in them… It is the trust that students place in these strong teachers that allows them to believe in themselves. It is the teachers’ strength and commitment that give students the security to risk taking the chance to learn. Wheeler said when a student believes that they can complete a certain task with success, they begin to discipline themselves accordingly by applying the right effort and seeking help. Specifically, she found that selfefficacy strengthens the academic performance of college students who are studying biology. Other research has shown that building self-efficacy for non-white or underserved students is critical and has significant impact on academic success, she said. “All students have a measure of selfefficacy. Some students have a lesser sense because of their environment.” Cordell said from what she has experienced at T.M. Landry, opportunities “for minorities are astonishing. This school, Mike and Tracey, it all changes the students’ views about what their own potential is,” she said. She, (continued on page 8)
Census 2020 is almost here: It could be the most empowering event of the year Quick facts you need to know about the nation’s “self-portrait” and who should participate (everyone except very short-term visitors) By Pilar Marrero Ethnic Media Services The 2020 census is this year’s most empowering and democratic event for the United States. As ordered by the U.S. Constitution, the census counts EVERYONE living in the country, no matter who they are: the undocumented, the transient, people living in remote areas or off the grid, foreign students and embassy personnel. The only people here who “don’t count” for the census are tourists and short-time business visitors). The year 2020 also includes presidential elections that will set the country’s future course. But whereas not everyone can vote, everyone can and should participate in the census. It determines everything from political representation to access to basic services like education and health care and highways that work for all. Recent estimates peg the amount of federal spending that is directed by census data at more than $1.4 trillion annually. “The census is critical for practical reasons,” said Lizette Escobedo, census director for the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO). “But it is also a process that gives every single Latino in the country, no matter what generation they are or their immigration status, an opportunity to say: We are present, we are here, we aren´t going anywhere and we are part of the fabric of this country.” In other words, the census is empowerment. And not just for Latinos, but for all communities that want to be represented in government, programs, expenditures, redistricting and even civil rights. “The census is the foundation of our form of representative government,” said Arturo Vargas, executive director of NALEO.
“Given that the House of Representatives is apportioned based on the population of each state, our ability to have representatives in Congress depends on all of us being counted.” When people see it that way, they realize that the census is as important as the election – maybe more important — because it affects at least the next 10 years, until the next one is taken — and determines almost every aspect of our daily lives. A presidency can end after four years. In order for everyone to understand the census, we’ve assembled a list of quick facts we all need to know about this momentous event. All the information was taken from official census materials, interviews with top census experts and webinars led by them. Seven questions, every 10 years What is the census? The census is a self-portrait of the nation. The U. S. Constitution requires that the federal government COUNT EVERYONE LIVING IN THE COUNTRY EVERY 10 YEARS. Participating in the census amounts to answering seven questions -- plus two qualifying ones -- for a total of nine questions, said Peter Griffith, senior partnership specialist for the Los Angeles region of the U.S. Census Bureau. That´s it. The rewards for that are significant in resources, services and political rights. Who is counted? Everyone means EVERYONE: people of all races and ethnic groups, citizens and NON-citizens, all adults and all children, ( continued on page 3)
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Will Your Dream Job Ever West Valley District Board Conducts ACLU Takes Action Against Orange Public Meeting To Scrutinize Consultant County for Unlawful Transfers to ICE Become Your Reality? Contracts
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Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of those that reported working in the job of their dreams as part of a survey of 2,000 American adults taken by the virtual phone company, TollFreeForwarding, also said that the job lived up to the expectations they placed on it during childhood. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) A common New Year’s tradition is the list of resolutions for the upcoming 365 days. For some the list will be improvement-based, like losing weight or obtaining a new certification. Others may focus on different objectives, like a family vacation or finally saving more for retirement. Whatever items your list contains, all resolutions lists share two things in common: Some of our goals are attainable, others not so much. If one of your resolutions for the start of the new calendar year is the pursuit of that ever-elusive dream job, you’re not alone. A survey of 2,000 American adults taken by the virtual phone company, TollFreeForwarding, revealed that only about 24% of respondents will ever get to become what they wanted to be when they were younger. And just a tiny fraction of us — only 10% — can make that claim right now. Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of those that reported working in the job of their dreams, also said that the job lived up to the expectations they placed on it during childhood. Of the remaining 76 percent that have never experienced working in their dream job or profession, over a third (39 percent) say they regret not pursuing their aspirations further. When asked to identify the most significant factor in never achieving those childhood dreams, 34 percent said that they “don’t have the
required skill set or knowledge.” Other significant factors include “financial constraints,” (16 percent of respondents) and “I prioritized raising a family” (10 percent). Putting family first was significantly more prevalent among women, with 14 percent selecting it compared to just 3 percent of men. The survey also discovered significant differences in the aspirations of men and women during childhood. Women were much more inclined to select caregiving and public servicerelated jobs – with teacher, doctor/nurse, and veterinarian making up the top three. Science and engineering are among the most male-dominated industries, and video gaming has long been stereotyped as a maleoriented profession. “These statistics say something about the differences between men and women, and how different upbringings influence what we want to do when we grow up,” researchers concluded. The survey noted that public service jobs, teachers, doctors, and nurses were the most popular childhood dream jobs of respondents. Those were followed by actors, athletes, writers, and musicians. Scientists and lawyers also made the top 10. While those initial dreams may have changed significantly by the time that we achieve our high (continued in last 2 columns)
California Assembly Elects First Woman as Chief Clerk and Parliamentarian Tanu Henry | California Black Media
Photo: (L-R) Alisa Buckley, Chief Sergeant at Arms; Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon; Sue Parker, Chief Clerk and Parliamentarian; and the Rev. Patti Oshita, Chaplain. The California Assembly made history last week when it elected the first woman to serve as Chief Clerk and Parliamentarian Jan. 9 for a two-year term. The 80-member lower house of the state legislature voted for, then confirmed and swore in Sue Parker, a long-serving AfricanAmerican public official, to the Assembly’s non-member, nonpartisan role. Parker, who lives in Elk Grove, is the 40th person to serve in the role since it was first created in 1849. She succeeds E. Dotson Wilson, who is also African American, after he retired in September. “I’m humbled by this opportunity to serve,” Parker told California Black Media. “And I’m honored to be the first woman to do so.” Before assuming her current role, Parker served as Assistant Chief Clerk. In that position, she ran the operations of the Assembly Desk, including updating legislative information on the clerk’s website. She began her career as a Senate fellow, and for the last 20 years, she has served in numerous capacities in that office. She was also the first female to be appointed Reading Clerk. “It has not been an easy road for her. I’m so proud of this
accomplishment,” said Taisha Brown, Chair of the California Democratic Party African American Caucus (CDPAAC). “It’s time that a woman got elected to that position and Parker is both qualified and prepared. It is a joy to see so many women stepping into powerful roles in the Democratic Party and the state government.” As Chief Clerk, Parker is charged with publishing all official documents of the House, keeping a record of all proceedings and documenting legislation. She will also ensure that the legislative process is smooth, efficient and fair, and that members follow parliamentary procedure. The same day Parker took the helm of the Chief Clerk’s office, the Assembly also confirmed two more women to the body’s other unelected roles: Alisa Buckley as Chief Sergeant at Arms and the Rev. Patti Oshita as Chaplain. It’s the first time in California’s history that women have served in all three of the Assembly’s nonmember offices at the same time. “It was a historic day in the Assembly,” said Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Los Angeles). “I know Chief Parker and Chief Buckley will bring knowledge and insight to their new roles.”
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RIALTO, CA – Under the authority of the Board President, President Channing Hawkins initiated a special meeting to review and scrutinize professional services contracts. The direction by the Board President is the next step of strengthening transparency and accountability at West Valley Water District. President Channing Hawkins stated, “As President, I will continue moving forward in ensuring our community and ratepayers are given the opportunity they deserve to review, scrutinize, and provide input on how their funds are spent.” He added, “This is an additional step I have directed towards achieving the Transparency Certificate of Excellence.” The special meeting held by the Board was live streamed for the public view. It provided the public and ratepayers an opportunity to review contracts approved by the Board or within the $25,000 authority allowed by the General Manager per district policies. Fifteen contracts were reviewed or considered by the Board, which included professional services for software integration, engineering, and employee recruitment among others. Vice President Kyle Crowther stated, “Together, our Board of Directors are moving to develop new policies and procedures to ensure the ratepayers funds are spent wisely. We will hold consultants accountable for their agreements with the District.” During the meeting, the Board of Directors sought additional information and clarification for scope of services, length of agreements, and a timeline of deliverables. The public scrutiny by the Board is historic as continued action is taken towards gaining the public trust. On December 19, 2019, the
Board of Directors took action to immediately develop a plan towards earning the distinguished Transparency Certificate of Excellence. The certificate is recognized by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF). These steps include: •applying for a Transparency Certificate of Excellence Award. The certificate covers all general, website and outreach best practices and requirements regarding transparency for special districts. The certificate is administered by the SDLF, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides recognition and certifications to special districts and officials to enhance services to the public. •live-streaming the meeting for customers and community stakeholders. New meetings and workshops will now be livestreamed for the public on the WVWD website and Facebook page. •producing digital copies of Board of Directors meetings for the public in compliance with the California Public Records Act. •publishing a master calendar for scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors and Committees. •reviewing our human resources policies. The agency will be conducting a hiring freeze while we are taking action to ensure our policies are fair, transparent, and consistent. •review and scrutinize third party consultant/professional services contracts in special public meeting.
Census 2020 is almost here: It could be the most empowering event of the year...continued from page 2 regardless of age. There are very few exceptions to this. The key to this is that every person should be counted, not “estimated statistically” or “counted via records,” added Terri Ann Lowenthal, one of the nation’s foremost experts on everything census. Every person who lives in United States territory on April 1 needs to be counted. Short-time visitors aren´t counted but longer-term visitors, such as foreign students and temporary workers, are. The Census Bureau webpage offers a detailed list of who should be counted, and where. That day is known as CENSUS DAY. But the action starts long before that. To be counted, every HOUSEHOLD first has to respond to those nine questions. But what is a household? The U.S. Census counts people by their “household,” which includes every person or persons living in a “single living quarter.” Every household will get a “unique I.D. number” that identifies it, and this is tied to a mailing address or physical structure, not to an individual name or a family. A household can be made up of one person, or one family and the family friend who lives in a back room, or a group of roommates. At the time of response, all of them, including babies born by April 1, should be included as part of the same household. AGAIN: BABIES NEED TO BE COUNTED. Children age 0-4 were significantly undercounted in 2010 because, among other reasons, people mistakenly believed they didn´t have to be included. People are counted at their “usual place of residence” on Census Day, but that doesn´t necessarily mean that´s their legal, permanent residence. For example, if you’re a student living in a dorm, you need to be counted there. It´s the same with group facilities like military barracks, hospitals, jails or prisons. The census also conducts an “Enumeration of Transitory Locations” of people who don´t
have a “stationary” home (RV parks, marinas, agricultural workers). These locations will be visited by census takers in March and April. This does not include tourists visiting the United States or short-time business visitors — about the only people who are not counted in the U.S. Census. Residents, not “citizens” Given the fact that the census results affect politics, there´s a hot debate in some quarters about whether the census should count just citizens or all residents. The Constitution is clear about that, Lowenthal said. “Congress has debated whether to change the basis for apportionment to ‘citizens’ or even ‘voters’ at several points in our history, including when the Constitution was drafted, but each time, lawmakers ultimately rejected a change,” she said. “The requirement says that the apportionment must be based on the ‘whole number of persons.’” In other words, no matter who you are, you NEED to be counted in the census. Why? “Because the constitution says so,” census experts say. “Please include everybody in the household in the questionnaire,” said NALEO’s Vargas. “The Census Bureau won´t go back to check if you listed everyone, and getting everyone to count is extremely important for our communities.” Three ways of self-responding People insist on calling this “the first digital census,” but, in reality, not everyone has to respond digitally. Some prefer to call it “the first high-tech census.” But to respond online is just one option. All households will have the chance to “self-respond” to the census either by internet, telephone or the “traditional” paper questionnaire that, until now, has been the most common method of collecting census data for more than a century. Starting March 12, 95% of households will get a package in the mail from the Census Bureau. Most people (80%) will get a LET(continued on page 6)
The Cities of Huntington Park and Tustin Also Violated California Values Act Government News
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California today filed administrative complaints against Orange County and the cities of Huntington Park and Tustin for unlawfully interrogating people about their immigration status and detaining them for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The complaints, which can be precursors to lawsuits, detail how the county and cities violated the California Values Act that went into effect in 2018 to restrict local law enforcement’s cooperation with ICE. The cases involve two men — Kelvin Hernandez Román of Garden Grove and Jose Maldonado of Baldwin Park — whose rights under that law were violated in multiple ways. “When police and sheriffs detain local residents for ICE, it has devastating effects for their families and their communities. It is also illegal, said Jessica Karp Bansal, senior staff attorney with the ACLU of Southern California. “We are closely monitoring compliance with the California Values Act to make sure that local law enforcement agencies are held accountable for harmful violations.” In July, Hernandez Román was stopped while driving by two Tustin Police Department officers because, the officers claimed, of his car’s tinted windows. The officers proceeded to ask him several questions about his immigration status. That questioning by police officers was a clear violation of the California Values Act that states local law enforcement officers cannot “inquire into an individual’s immigration status.” Hernandez Román was taken to Theo Lacy jail in Orange that’s located in Orange and overseen by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. He was told no charges would be filed against
him in connection with the traffic stop. But he continued to be detained so that ICE could pick him up. Private security guards arrived at the jail to place him in handcuffs and take him to an ICE processing center. He was eventually taken to the ICE Adelanto Detention Center where he remains. The complaint against Orange County states that the imprisonment of Hernandez Román on request from ICE was unlawful under the California Values Act. The actions by sheriff deputies also violated Hernandez Román’s constitutional rights and the TRUTH act. Maldonado was arrested in July by officers of the Huntington Park Police Department, allegedly for public intoxication. Although Maldonado was never charged with that, he was detained by the Huntington Park Police Department for approximately seven hours on request from ICE so its officers could pick him up. The detention of Maldonado and his transfer to ICE were both violations of the California Values Act. The Huntington Park police also violated Maldonado’s U.S. and state constitutional rights, the TRUTH act, and other laws. He is currently out of immigration detention on bail. There is evidence that this has been a regular practice of the Huntington Park police, even after the California Values Act went into effect on January 1, 2018. According to the complaint, 29 people were released by the city’s police to ICE between the start date for the law and August 2019. All three complaints ask for compensation for the people whose rights were violated. They also ask for investigations into the incidents and training for the law enforcement agencies’ staff in the California Values Act and other laws.
Will Your Dream Job Ever Become Your Reality?...continued school or college diploma, it’s common for Americans to wake up one morning, get dressed for work, and realize that our work leaves us unfulfilled. “Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work, driving through traffic in a car that you are still paying for, in order to get to a job that you need so you can pay for the clothes, car and the house that you leave empty all day in order to afford to live in it,” said Ellen Goodman. For African Americans, who are often still either the first or among the very few in their family to achieve an advanced degree, the current job or career path can have nothing in common the career they envisioned when they walked across the stage to accept the diploma. However, a few have adopted the long-held belief that doing work that we love — work that actually makes us happy — has benefits that far outweigh the financial rewards. In the TollFreeForwarding survey, researchers noted the rise of digital technology and social media, which they said had formed a new type of celebrity. As children head for YouTube and video games such as Fortnite for entertainment, they search for idols that align with these interests, according to the researchers. “My dream job was to work in social services with children and families,” said Karen Akpan, a content creator for TheMomTrotter.com, a website that shares budget travel tips, homeschooling life experiences, and parenting information. “I graduated from college with my Bachelor ’s degree and couldn’t find a job to pay me over $12 an hour,” Akpan stated. “I then decided to go back for my Master’s Degree, hoping that it would help. Unfortunately, I still wasn’t making more than $12.50 an hour or so and, living in California, that was torture.” Akpan decided to start writing about travel and how she and her
family were able to travel on points and miles. She said that’s worked out well despite lots of student loan debt, the economy, and not getting paid the wages she believed she deserved. “Little did I know that I was going to be able to turn my passion into profit. I absolutely love what I do know,” Akpan stated. Robert Remak, who co-founded the men’s attire website, ArtoftheGent.com, said while in college, he dreamed of being a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. That dream became deferred when Remak said he realized that he didn’t want to become a part of an already established corporate culture filled with inequality. “I wanted to create positive change in the overall corporate culture,” Remak stated. “My purpose for wanting to be a CEO was to prove to the world by example that, if you truly put your employees first, you will become more profitable in the long term. Not squeezing out as much production from each employee and measuring them against rigid key performance indicators,” he added. “My dream job when I finished high school was going to med school. My dream job when I finished college was to be a nurse practitioner or physician assistant,” said author and public speaker, Lisa Swift-Young. While neither of those dreams became a reality, Swift-Young said she did marry, and she now has two adult children. “My daughter and I run a business together, and I published a book. So, although my dream of becoming a physician didn’t come true, I feel like in a lot of ways, I was able to give back,” Swift-Young stated. “I think we’re fairly stable. We’ve both been employed consistently with ups and downs, but we are definitely in a position where we should be able to retire before the age of retirement. So, my dream job didn’t come true, but my dream life, I’m living it.”
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HEALTH/FITNESS/SENIOR NEWS
Doctor Makes History With First Ever Ear Transplant To Cure Deafness Health/Fitness News
(Photo credit: Facebook) Professor Mashudu Tshifularo and his team of surgeons have just completed an historic operation that will potentially help many more people who have have lost their hearing or the deaf. Potentially the first procedure of its kind in the world specialists at the hospital, which is affiliated with the University of Pretoria (UP), has performed a middle ear transplant. The reconstructed parts of the ear, the hammer, anvil, and stirrup ossicles have been replaced with 3D printed titanium. Following the operation, Professor Tshifularo, who is also Head of UP’s Otorhinolaryngology Department, said “The operation went fantastically well and we are very excited.” The first patient to undertake this landmark procedure is Thabo Moshiliwa, aged 40, who has middle ear damage resulting from an injury. For the operation, Moshiliwa’s ear was 3D scanned, and this data was used to model suitable ossicle implants. “The innovation in this idea is to get the same size of the bone, position, shape, weight, and length and put it exactly where it needs to be – almost like a hip replacement,” explains Professor Tshifularo. “By replacing only the ossicles that aren’t functioning properly, the procedure carries significantly less risk than known prostheses and their associated surgical procedures.” Titanium is selected as implant material due to its high biocompatibility rate. The team also uses an endoscope for the operation, making it minimally invasive to the patient. After the procedure, the effect on hearing is reportedly instantaneous. However, it can
take up to two weeks for the patient to notice a difference due to bandages. Deeming the first operation a success, Professor Tshifularo’s team are now planning to conduct a second operation on a patient Simon Bohale, aged 62. Born with an underdeveloped middle ear, Bohale’s condition worsened when he worked as a welder. In an attempt to correct these complications, Bohle has already undergone two other unsuccessful procedures. “I went to traditional healers but nothing has helped me,” he explains, “I have hearing problems and my right ear pains as well.” Bohle his hopeful that Professor Tshifularo’s process will change his life. Now, Professor Tshifularo and his team now plan to make the operation a common procedure available through state healthcare. The middle ear is the part of the ear between the eardrum and the oval window. The middle ear transmits sound from… the outer ear to the inner ear. The middle ear consists of three bones: the hammer (malleus), the anvil (incus) and the stirrup (stapes), the oval window, the round window and the Eustrachian tube. Hearing loss has long been accepted as part of the aging process. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately one third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 suffer from hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing. This new procedure offers hope for those suffering from hearing impairments.
Socioeconomic Factors Increasing Cervical Cancer Rates for Some in the U.S. Despite Downward Nationwide Trends AmeriHealth Caritas Shares Advice to Help Women Prevent Cervical Cancer Health/Fitness News
Philadelphia, Pa. — Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, yet a large number of Americans are still dying from it--especially black and Hispanic women.[1] While deaths are decreasing as more women have been vaccinated against HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer, there are still an estimated 11,900 new cases of cervical cancer being diagnosed in the U.S. each year. To prevent these results, it is crucial that women keep themselves informed as recent cervical cancer testing recommendations[2] and HPV vaccination age limits[3] have changed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from 2011-2015, seven white women per 100,000 had cervical cancer, while 8.4 black women and 9.1 Hispanic women were diagnosed with it. Social determinants of health, or socioeconomic factors that influence one’s health such as income, food security, housing security, education, and employment, play a part, said Rodney Wise, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., a market chief medical officer at AmeriHealth Caritas. “If a woman is worried about paying her rent and how she is going to feed her family, it is less likely she is going to take preventive steps to ensure optimal health,” said Dr. Wise. Screening recommendations changed in 2018 from yearly Pap tests for women to a more
staggered schedule recommended by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In June 2019, the CDC’s advisory committee on immunization practices said some might benefit from getting the HPV vaccine up to age 45. The vaccine is recommended for preteens to protect them before exposure to the virus, but historically catch-up vaccinations had been capped at age 26. Keeping up with the changes in testing guidelines and knowing the new HPV vaccine recommendations can help make a difference in eliminating health disparities. For example, Spanish speaking patients may need additional assistance if signs and collateral materials at their provider’s offices are not bilingual. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends the following steps to help prevent cervical cancer [4]: Get the HPV vaccine. Girls should get the vaccine beginning at age 11 or 12. Some women up to 45 who did not get the shots at a younger age may still benefit from getting them now. Talk to your health care provider about options and with your health plan to be certain the vaccine will be covered. Be sure children get the HPV vaccine. A new CDC report that looked at 2017-2018 data indicates (continued in next 2 columns)
Socioeconomic Factors Increasing Cervical Cancer Rates for Some in the U.S....continued there has been no recent increase in HPV vaccination rates for adolescent girls despite clinical recommendations to get them. “Calling it the cancer prevention vaccine removes some of the stigma surrounding giving children shots to prevent an STD,” said Dr. Wise. Encourage women to get a physical visit every year. Make an appointment with your doctor, keep it, and bring questions to ask. Ask the provider if any special instructions are needed before getting a cervical screening test. A variety of factors may cause an inaccurate result. Ask if it is time for a Pap test and/or HPV test and have the tests done after consulting with a provider. These tests can help find cervical cells that are infected with HPV or have other abnormalities before they turn into cervical cancer. If either test shows any abnormalities, consult with a physician to discuss a plan
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moving forward. About AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies AmeriHealth Caritas is one of the nation’s leaders in health care solutions for those most in need. Operating in 12 states and the District of Columbia, AmeriHealth Caritas serves approximately 5 million Medicaid, Medicare and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) members through its integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, and behavioral health services. Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a missiondriven organization with more than 35 years of experience serving low-income and chronically ill populations. AmeriHealth Caritas is part of the Independence Health Group in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritas.com
Black Patients May Not Gain Heart Benefit From Low-Dose Aspirin Health/Fitness News
The daily use of low-dose aspirin against heart disease may have taken another knock. New research shows that the practice may not provide the added benefit of reduced heart attack risk to Black Americans. Researchers analyzed 11 years of data from more than 65,000 people, ages 40-79, living in the American Southeast. More than two-thirds of the participants were Black, and about two-thirds were at high risk for heart attack or stroke at the start of the study period. Taking low-dose aspirin was associated with a reduced risk of a fatal heart attack in whites, particularly in white women, but it did not appear to lower the risk among blacks, even among those with the highest risk of heart disease, the research found. The reasons for the “race gap” in aspirin effectiveness are unclear, but “we think the reason aspirin use did not have a beneficial effect for African Americans could involve a different genetic response to aspirin therapy and poor control ofother risk factors,” said study lead author Dr. Rodrigo Fernandez-Jimenez. He’s a cardiologist and researcher at the National Center for Cardiovascular Research in Madrid, Spain. The researchers stressed that the study wasn’t designed to prove cause and effect, only showing associations between aspirin use and heart health. The findings were published Dec. 11 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. While millions of aging Americans take a daily low-dose (81 milligrams) aspirin in hopes of reducing their odds for heart attack and cancer, new data has emerged casting the practice in doubt. In fact, earlier this year, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology issued a joint statement that — at least in older people at low risk for heart disease — daily aspirin use was probably not worth it, given the added risk for bleeding tied to the drug. Dr. Benjamin Hirsh directs preventive cardiology at Northwell Health’s Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital in Manhasset, N.Y. He reviewed the study and agreed that
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“physicians are accustomed to prescribing aspirin to patients with alower risk of heart disease, but the findings of this study and others are changing this practice.” Also, most of the previous research on aspirin’s usefulness against heart trouble was based on data from white patients, Fernandez-Jimenez noted. “Most available data shows that African Americans have a higher risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other heart diseases compared to whites; however, previous studies didn’t include enough black participants to determine if taking a low-dose aspirin for primary prevention of heart disease was useful for this group of people,” he said in a journal news release. Dr. Satjit Bhusri is a cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He stressed that aspirin is still being recommended for people at high risk of a heart attack, such as those who’ve already had an attack. So why didn’t that benefit seem to extend to black patients? “There may be an underlying genetic, compliance or socioeconomic play here,” said Bhusri, who wasn’t involved in the new study. In the meantime, informed decisions as to who israce, are easily made, Hirsh said. “We now have multiple tools including imaging scans, such as coronary calcium scores, which help identify individual risk to guide the recommendation for aspirin,” Hirsh explained. “We need to individualize our patients’ risk of heart disease in order to determine who will be most likely to benefit from aspirin.” That’s in keeping with American Heart Association guidelines, which now advise that decisions about aspirin use must be based on a patient’s specific health status, in consultation with their physician. For more information on heart disease prevention, check out The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. SOURCES: Satjit Bhusri, M.D., cardiologist, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City; Benjamin Hirsh, M.D., director, preventive cardiology, Northwell Health Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital, Manhasset, N.Y.; Journal of the American Heart Association, news release, Dec. 11, 2019
Peeing too much? While, there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation for how often or how much someone should pee, according to Cleveland Clinic, you may be wondering whether you suffer from an overactive bladder. The condition, which affects an estimated 33 million Americans, represents a collection of symptoms that can take you away from your normal routine, including: Urgency: failure to postpone the need to urinate. Frequency: the need to urinate at least eight times per day. Urge incontinence: “spastic bladder,” or leakage when one needs to urinate. Nocturia: excessive urination at night, at least two times per night. Believe it or not, your bladder can hold up to 2 cups or 16 ounces of urine for two to five hours, without much any trouble. So, if you believe you’rerunning for the bathroom too frequently, here are 5 reasons you may be peeing too much and what you can do. Weak pelvic muscles: Muscles that have become stretched and weakened due to pregnancy and childbirth, can also cause leakage. What you can do: Pelvic floor exercises like Kegels. First, you must learn how-to flex your pelvic floor muscles. Then, squeeze for 5 seconds and relax for 5 seconds. Complete 3 sets of 15 repetitions. Diabetes: Frequent urination (also called polyuria) and excessive thirst (also called polydipsia) are often early and commonly overlooked signs of diabetes. According to the Mayo Clinic, your kidneys must work harder to filter and absorb the excess sugar (glucose) that builds up in your blood when you have diabetes. This can trigger frequent urination, which in turn can make you dehydrated. What you can do: If you suffer from frequent urination and/or excessive thirst and have not been diagnosed with diabetes, you should talk to your doctor aboutscreening for it. If you are a person living with diabetes, in
addition to staying on top of your treatment plan, your family doctor may suggest a series of lifestyle changes, bladder training, or exercise. Medications, alcohol, caffeine: These products can dull the nerves, affecting the signal to the brain, resulting in bladder overflow, according to Cleveland Clinic. On the other hand, diuretics and caffeine can spike bladder filling, resulting in leakage. What you can do – While it may be difficult at-first, experts suggest limiting intake. For coffee drinkers, 4 cups of coffee (400 mg of caffeine), are safe for most healthy adults. If you believe that your medication is causing urine frequency or incontinence, talk to your doctor about making an adjustment or trying a new treatment altogether. Infection: Infections, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI), can irritate bladder nerves, causing the burning, pain, fever, nocturia, and straining while urinating. Nearly half of women will get a UTI at some point in their lives. What you can do: Consult your physician. He/she can place you on a regimen ofantibiotics and painkillers to kill the infection in its tracts (no pun intended). Regular physical activity may also decrease risk of the bacterial infection. Enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia: An enlarged prostate, characterized by a weak, slow urine stream, urgency, frequency, and at-times, traces of blood in the pee, may also result in an overactive bladder. It’s important to note, however, that symptoms are similar for prostate cancer, so stay on top of your concerns. What you can do: Cut caffeine and alcohol intake – especially before bedtime. Exercise regularly to reduce stress and to strengthen and improve bladder capacity. Muscle relaxants and hormone blockers may also prove beneficial for sufferers, according to Harvard Medical School.
One 6-Piece From Sanity: How Weight Is Weaponized Against Black Women Health/Fitness News
My entire life I have battled my impulse of whether or not to eat a 6-piece fried hard or kale. It has been a long, drawn-out, depressing, aggressive, evil battle. Worse still, the war I’ve waged in my mind has only been amplified by those closest to me. Phrases like, “Oh, you’ve put on a few pounds”, or “Be careful now, you know your mama’s side of the family all get big” have chased me in the endless loop of insecurity and low self-esteem. So much so that every health journey I’ve embarked on was plagued with binging and guilt. I never gave myself the opportunity to “trust the process”. How could I? I didn’t trust that my progress would ever be enough for those around me, so why even fight the inevitable? Sadly, I sang the song of so many Black women who, for all their attempts to better their health and their appearance, were thrown off course by words spoken against them. What is this obsession we have to use weight as a topic for casual conversation, as if determining the current size of aperson someway will drive the conversation in one direction or another? Do you really think telling someone, “Girl, you filled out there, haven’t you?” is NOT going to be something that is internalized? In a society that wants credit for its “first plus-size” campaign
in 2020, it is clear we have a long way to go where the varied shapes of women aren’t viral fodder. Don’t get me wrong I love seeing our thick sisters slaying and being comfortable in their own skin, but the truth is this STILL is not the typical thought process for what is considered normal, and we all know it. Even with this knowledge, we use weight like it’s a prop from Law and Order. We are so conditioned that even when I expressed to a loved one how this type of interaction made me feel, I was made to seem overly sensitive. However, the words lingered and instead of appreciating the covenant relationship that Black people share with chicken, I drowned my emotions and lack of self-worth in an order from Harold’s that I didn’t necessarily need at the time. So much for speaking life into others. We can Google the statistics on obesity with our eyes closed. We know the ailments it triggers, we know the cost of anunhealthy lifestyle, and we have seen the examples in our own families. Therefore, it’s on us to make the conscious choice to either build up or tear down those who are bravely taking a step in the direction to better themselves. In life, everything we do has a ripple effect, so the next time we feel our tongue’s tingling to make a snarky comment about someone’s appearance, please remember to season your words with the flavorful salt that is also used to batter-fry things to perfection- and treat your loved one the same way you’d want to be treated… with love.
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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000295 Date Filed: 01/07/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/07/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): A.J.S INTERPRETING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 808 E. HAWTHORNE ST. ONTARIO, CA 91764 Name of Individual Registrant: ADAM J. SILVA 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: 808 E. HAWTHORNE ST. ONTARIO, CA 91764 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 06, 2020 Adam Silva, 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 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000406 Date Filed: 01/09/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/09/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. PUROFIRST FIRE & WATER RESTORATION 2. GUARDIAN RECORDS MANAGEMENT & STORAGE 3. PUROCLEAN OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12620 BUSINESS CENTER DR., BLDG F VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CAL-TERA RESTORATION, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C1731317 Residence Street Address: 12520 BUSINESS CENTER DR. BLDG F VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 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 06, 2020 Bonnie Lanyon, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000177 Date Filed: 01/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): METRO BY T-MOBILE AUTHORIZED DEALER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15461 MAIN ST., 302 HESPERIA, CA 92345 Mailing Address: 6592 LONG BEACH BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90805 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: METRO COM BLEIBEL, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200704510199 Residence Street Address: 1550 W. ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220 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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 January 16, 23, 30. February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000178 Date Filed: 01/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): METRO BY T-MOBILE AUTHORIZED DEALER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15263 HOOK BLVD., A VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 6592 LONG BEACH BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90805 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: METRO COM BLEIBEL, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.:CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200704510199 Residence Street Address: 1550 W. ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220 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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20190014325 Date Filed: 12/10/2019 Filing Expires On: 12/10/2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY PHARMACY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 8237 ROCHESTER AVE. STE. 140 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant:
Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: ADVANTAGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C3240383 Residence Street Address: 6241 HETTY STREET FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: November 11, 2019 Rajnis V. Jasani, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, 16, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000179 Date Filed: 01/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): METRO BY T-MOBILE AUTHORIZED DEALER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14928 7TH ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address: 6592 LONG BEACH BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90805 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: METRO COM BLEIBEL, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200704510199 Residence Street Address: 1550 W. ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220 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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 NewspaperJanuary 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000180 Date Filed: 01/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): METRO BY T-MOBILE AUTHORIZED DEALER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14592 PALMDALE RD., D11 VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 6592 LONG BEACH BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90805 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: METRO COM BLEIBEL, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200704510199 Residence Street Address: 1550 W. ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220 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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000181 Date Filed: 01/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): METRO BY T-MOBILE AUTHORIZED DEALER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12353 MARIPOSA RD., F3 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address: 6592 LONG BEACH BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90805 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: METRO COM BLEIBEL, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200704510199 Residence Street Address: 1550 W. ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220 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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000182 Date Filed: 01/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): METRO BY T-MOBILE AUTHORIZED DEALER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16200 BEAR VALLEY RD., 103 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address: 6592 LONG BEACH BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90805 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: METRO COM BLEIBEL, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200704510199 Residence Street Address: 1550 W. ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220
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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000183 Date Filed: 01/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): METRO BY T-MOBILE AUTHORIZED DEALER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16936 BEAR VALLEY RD. VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address: 6592 LONG BEACH BLVD. LONG BEACH, CA 90805 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: METRO COM BLEIBEL, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200704510199 Residence Street Address: 1550 W. ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220 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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000184 Date Filed: 01/06/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/06/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): METRO BY T-MOBILE AUTHORIZED DEALER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 18805 BEAR VALLEY RD., 5 APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: METRO COM BLEIBEL, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200704510199 Residence Street Address: 1550 W. ROSECRANS AVE. COMPTON, CA 90220 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: January 02, 2020 Khalid Bleibel, 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 January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000002 Date Filed: 01/02/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/02/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): COOL INSPECTIONS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15425 FARMINGTON ST. HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: TREVOR J. COOL 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: 15425 FARMINGTON ST. HESPERIA, CA 92345 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 Trevor J. Cool, 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 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20190014973 Date Filed: 12/30/2019 Filing Expires On: 12/30/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ACCARDI MOTORSPORTS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2130 N. ARROWHEAD SUITE 110 C-1 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: ARAM HAKOPIAN 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: 435 WEST LEXINGTON DR., UNIT A GLENDALE, CA 91203 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 Aram Hakopian, 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 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000489 Date Filed: 01/10/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): MOD DESIGN & PACKAGING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 26942 LAKEVIEW DR. #1031 HELENDALE, CA 92342 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 1031 HELENDALE, CA 92342 Name of Individual Registrant: YERYEONG PARK 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: P.O. BOX 1031 HELENDALE, CA 92342 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 Yeryeong Park, 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 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200000408 Date Filed: 01/09/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/09/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): OMT EDUCATION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11671 BUCKINGHAM RD. LOMA LINDA, CA 92354 Name of Individual Registrant: DI TANG 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: 11671 BUCKINGHAM RD. 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 Di Tang, 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 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1935420 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JUAN ESPINOZA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a JULIAN MANZANO to Proposed name: JULIAN ESPINOZA 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: 02/06/20 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: November 21, 2019 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 1900677 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: LATRICIA ANN HIBBLER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a LATRICIA ANN HIBBLER to Proposed name: b. LATRICIA ANN TAYLOR 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: 02/05/2020 Time:8:30 a.m. Dept: V15 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 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: December 16, 2019 Carlos M. Cabrera Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, 16, 2020. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 1900688 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: AUGUSTINE GALLEGOS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. AUGUSTINE GALLEGOS to Proposed name: b. PAUL AUGUSTINE GALLEGOS 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: 02/14/2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: V15 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 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: December 20, 2019 Carlos M. Cabrera, Judge Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, 16, 2020.
SUMMONS SUMMONS ON SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL. DEMANDADO): COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO; SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT; MIKE LEWIS, JOSEPH PARKER; JAMES LISNER; COREY REVELES; OSVALDO HERNANDEZ; JOHN VEGA; JON FRANCO; ROBERT CASAS, NOEL NEGRON; JOSE INIQUEZ; DOES 1 through 10, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE): ESTATE OF ERNESTO FLORES, BY AND THROUGH SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, YOHANA FLORES, PATRICIA FLORES AND ENRIQUE FLORES; YOHANA FLORES, AN INDIVIDUAL; PATRICIA FLORES, AN INDIVIDUAL; ENRIQUE FLORES, AN INDIVIDUAL NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de
California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar los coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1829744 (Numero del Caso)SUMMONS ON SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 WEST THIRD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Arnoldo Casillas, SBN 158519 CASILLAS & ASSOCIATES 3777 Long Beach Blvd., Third Floor Long Beach, CA 90807 562-203-3030 323-725-0350 Date: November 25, 2019 (Fecha) (Secretario)Clerk, by Liliana Maribel Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper January 9, 16, 23, 30 , 2020.
SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1913566 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ERIC NGUYEN, and Does 1 to 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): STATE FARM GENERAL INS. CO. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Michael D. Schoeck, Esq. Esqp., Bar #277945, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 284434) DATE (Fecha): MAY 01 2019 Clerk (Secretario), by Maria Romo Lopez, Deputy(Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual. 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/20 CNS-3331668# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 5, 2007 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY; IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANTION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/12/2020_, at 1:00 PM_, Mohd H. Habeeburrehman as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust or Mortgage recorded on 01/08/2007 as Instrument No. 20070012152, Book ----, Page ---- , of Official Records of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, executed by ALL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. a Nevada Corporation as Trustor, in favor of TITLE-REALTY SERVICES, INC. a Nevada Corporation as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’ s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association , savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: near the front steps of Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, California all right title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust or Mortgage in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 50 OF TRACT 4763, IN THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 60, PAGES (S) 77 THROUGH 82, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Assessor Parcel Number : -0441--0-57-03____________________________ The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The Street Address or other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16270 Chippewa Road, Apple Valley, California____________. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for incorrectness of the street address or other common designation if any, shown herein. Beneficiary Phone: 480-233-54 79 Beneficiary: Mohd H. Habeeburrehman NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 480-233-5479 or visit this Internet Web site NA,________ using the file number assigned to this case 2019-301. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $171,525.000*______ (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary May elect to bid less than their full credit bid. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than 3 months have elapsed since such recordation. Trustee or party conducting sale: Mohd H. Habeeburrehman - *Only funds made payable to “Mohd H. Habeeburrehman”will be accepted at sale, no endorsements will be accepted. Date: 01/08/2020______ Mohd H.Habeeburrehman Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper January 16, 23, 30, 2020.
PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: JAMES ELLIS Case Number: PROPS 1901257 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JAMES ELLIS
aka JAMES S. ELLIS A Petition for Probate has been filed by: FRED D. ELLIS in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that: FRED D. ELLIS 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: February 13, 2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S37p SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0212 SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Fred D. Ellis 1155 Stillman Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 Telephone: (908) 410-3544 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper January 9, 16, 23, 2020.
PUBLISH YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE CALL US @ 909-889-7677 LIEN SALE NOTICE Notice is here given pursuant to Sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of California, the undersigned, Shuang Yan Group Inc 3930 Earlstone St Onterio Ca 91761, will sell at public sale on: 01/21/2020 at 10:00 AM the following property: 2016 Freightliner Cascadia License Plate# PDT654 Vin#3AKJGLD58GSGS8274 Type: Truck. The Lienholder has the right to bid at the sale. Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper January 16, 2020.
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE OF SALE OF AUTOMOBILES / VESSEL / PROPERTIES Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071, 3072, & 3051 (CVC) & (CH&N) 503, the undersigned will sell at public auctions at the respective said addresses at 10AM on 01/24/2020 the following vehicles, property and vessel to wit: 14 TOYT PK 3TMKU4HN3EM041019 7W96517 CA BUFORD HALFACRE 10010 BEECH AVE FONTANA CA 12 VOLV DS 4V4NC9EHXCN536627 WP80357 CA CORTEZ TRUCK REPAIR 14262 WHITTRAM AVE FONTANA CA THE FOLLOWING TO BE SOLD ON 02/04/2020 AT 10 AM 11 PTRB DS 1XP7D49X7BD116090 WP94629 CA 12 FRHT DS 1FUJGLDR3CSBA3150 WP42730 CA J/L TRUCK REPAIR LLC 10417 CALABASH AVE FONTANA CA Said sales are for the purpose of satisfying liens for the undersigned for towing, storage, labor, material and lien charges together with advertising and expense of sales dated this 01/16/2020 BY: GRANT LIEN SALES (Agent for the above lien holders) 562-865-8394 Fax: 562-8655593 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper 01/16/20
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TER with a unique ID inviting them to respond online; 20% of homes get a similar letter plus a paper questionnaire in the first mailing. The mailings will be sent in four waves (March 12, 13, 19 and 20). Then there will be as many as four more mailings: · A reminder letter · A reminder postcard to households that have not self-responded · A reminder letter plus paper questionnaire to those who have not self-responded (April 816) · An “it´s not too late” postcard (also to non-responders) Self-respond, don´t get a knock on the door
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MORRISVILLE, NC – Lenovo, a leader in innovation and developing transformative products, services and solutions, recently released its 2018/2019 Diversity & Inclusion Report. One key highlight is Haben Girma, Harvard Law School’s first deafblind graduate joining the team as the first external D&I consultant helping to better integrate the needs of the disability community into its products and workplace. Girma, an advocate for equal opportunities for people with disabilities, is an African American and first-generation immigrant that has earned President Obama naming her a White House Champion of Change, the Helen Keller Achievement Award and a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. The report demonstrates the company’s continued invest-
ment in their employees to foster growth and development that leads to better decisions, better products and better business results. “We are proud of our progress in diversity and to be a part of recasting the model for multinational companies,” said Yolanda Lee Conyers, chief diversity officer and president, Lenovo Foundation. “We are committed to continuing our work of advancing greater diversity in all its forms across our workforce and to foster a sense of belonging with inclusive practices.” The report revealed in the last 12 months, 66 unique nationalities were hired across 61 markets, 100 different languages are spoken by Lenovo employees, five unique nationalities are represented among their top 14 executives in the Lenovo Executive
Committee and 97 percent of their business managers are native residents to the markets they work in. Lenovo also succeeded in achieving their goal of impacting one million people through the benefit of philanthropy and volunteerism around the world. In October 2018, Lenovo launched The Lenovo Foundation to invest in STEM education programs, increase access to diverse populations and empower employees to improve their communities. As a result of their commitment, The Foundation awarded 16 mini-grants to organizations around the world such as an organization in Kenya that was outfitted with a new computer lab to serve a disconnected community. In an effort to continue to progress and advance diversity and inclusion, Lenovo partnered with The Atlantic magazine to host their first ever Inclusion in the Workplace conference, bringing influencers and thought leaders in the community together to share insights and best practices for increasing inclusivity in business. In addition, the company launched two new employee resource groups in the US, with plans to further expansion that focuses on new professionals and early-career employees, and individuals with disabilities and caretakers and allies of the disability community. “We have many achievements and milestones to celebrate, and meeting our goals requires con-
stant focus and is a continual journey,” said Conyers. “We are taking steps to make sure our workforce reflects the best insights, creativity and experiences reflective of our customers and society.” To review the Lenovo 2018/ 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Rehere.https:// port, click static.lenovo.com/ww/docs/wwreport-lenovo-diversity-and-inclusion-2019.pdf About Lenovo Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$45 billion Fortune Global 500 company and a global technology leader in driving Intelligent Transformation through smart devices and infrastructure that create the best user experience. Lenovo manufactures one of the world’s widest portfolios of connected products, including smartphones (Motorola), tablets, PCs (ThinkPad, Yoga, Lenovo Legion) and workstations as well as AR/VR devices and smart home/ office solutions. Lenovo’s data center solutions (ThinkSystem, ThinkAgile) are creating the capacity and computing power for the connections that are changing business and society. Lenovo works to inspire the difference in everyone and build a smarter future where everyone thrives. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Weibo, read about the latest news via our StoryHub at https://news.lenovo.com or visit our website at https://www. lenovo.com.
The Black Struggle in 2019: Staying Aware, Facing Injustice and Fighting for the Future...continued from page 1 respect that they deserve; and Black men, women and children were causing the brutality to happen to them,” said Atty. Merritt. “But 2019 kind of dispelled that myth,” he told The Final Call. “You have Atatiana Jefferson who was playing video games in her home, get shot and killed by police. Botham Jean was eating a bowl of ice cream after a long day of work, being shot and killed by police in his home. These weren’t even legitimate police encounters. This was just people going through the mundane activities of their daily lives, and police brutality came to visit them at their home.” “The problem in the Botham Jean case is that it actually represented an advancement in police brutality,” Mr. Merritt continued. “This case should be textbook in how we deal with police brutality, because a lot of things had to come together to convict a White woman, a police officer, of murdering a Black man. There was a whole new bench of primarily Black women elected in Dallas County, and one of them served on that trial—Judge Tammy Kemp. Even though she later became a problematic figure, there would have been no conviction without her.” Judge Kemp barred the testimony of the Texas Rangers, a respected law enforcement agency, because they were set to testify that Ms. Guyger did nothing wrong and didn’t deserve to go to jail, he said. Mr. Merritt also credits the district attorney’s office for being aggressive in pursuing the case, and Dallas residents who showed up in droves for jury duty. The jury that found Ms. Guyger guilty was one of the most diverse ever to hear a murder trial in the city, according to Mr. Merritt. It was comprised of six Black jurors, 5 Hispanic jurors and only one White juror. “The response to the jury summons was record-breaking. There were hundreds of people lined up for jury duty around the corner on the heels of Bothan Jeans’ trial,” Mr. Merritt said. “This is something that needs to be replicated. It was a lot of work for one conviction, but this is something that can be replicated throughout the country.” Social activism and art
One of the most heartbreaking events this year was when Nipsey Hussle, an up and coming rapper from Los Angeles, Calif., was gunned down March 31. “It’s unfortunate that it has happened, because I would say he’s an artist that was gaining steam. I have a friend of mine who I discovered was a huge Nipsey Hussle fan and was devastated when he passed away,” said Clayton Gutzmore, a 30-year-old freelance journalist who often covers Black culture and entertainment. “In terms of his impact, I just want to say that Nipsey has been known as a giver. He invested in his community by opening up a tech space where people could learn about coding, and also a space where he could employ people, because there’s the Marathon store, and other things like that that he planted in California where people can actually benefit from him and his influence.” Mr. Hussle died outside of his Marathon store. His work and catchphrase “The Marathon Continues” now often refers to furthering the community work he dedicated himself to. That hashtag, along with portraits of him, have circulated throughout social media. He left behind his longtime girlfriend, actress Lauren London, and two children. His death also brought together gangs in the area for a peace walk and effort to broker peace. It also brought Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan to speak to those who convened near Nipsey’s store, and speak to attendees at his funeral service at the Staples Center. The Netflix docuseries “When They See Us” dove deeply into the true story of the Central Park 5, which younger viewers may not have been exposed to. Ava DuVernay, an acclaimed director, told the story of five young Black and Hispanic youths who were wrongfully accused and convicted of raping a young White woman in Central Park. “It was traumatizing at the moment because you see these young boys who are being told certain things, and these are back in the days where it wasn’t so tech savvy or whatnot,” Mr. Gutzmore said. “Also, more people just being more conscious of the whole judicial system and letting people be more aware of how the cops and young Black teenagers
interchange.” Melissa Hunter Davis, founder and publisher of Sugarcane Magazine, a Black arts publication, said the series brought out both the good and the bad. “I think it was far wider than we thought,” Ms. Davis said. “I don’t think it was necessarily positive by some people. I’m not saying the film wasn’t positive. I think there were people who this touched a wrong nerve for them. They were probably supportive for these young men of being thrown in jail for the rest of their lives.” Recently, there have been complaints of notable Black artists, including Ms. DuVernay, being “snubbed” at the Golden Globes nominations. “We saw her being snubbed at the Golden Globes and plenty of films that depict Black people not just positively, but that are politically charged,” Ms. Davis continued. “I think Beyonce’s ‘Homecoming’ was hard for people to take. I think any time we start to speak politically and quite loudly, I think that frightens people and keeps us from getting what we deserve.” Many people have taken to Twitter and other social media platforms to express their dissatisfaction with Black artists not getting their proper due. Ms. Davis said one artist who has made strides this year is Tyler Perry, with the opening of his grand, new studio. “I’m really proud of him,” she said. “I think that the idea of anybody Black owning their own collection of sound stages is phenomenal, especially in Georgia. The state of Georgia made it really easy for him to do that with all the tax incentives they give to people, and he took advantage of it and ran with it.” November ’s Democratic presidential debate was held at Tyler Perry’s studio in Atlanta, soon after its opening in October. “Clearly he’s done well off the bat,” she said. “It was used very quickly and it gave people a place to shoot different types of films with different locales.” Many activists have helped to shape up this year for Blacks, through arts and social justice. “[It shows] the changes in making sure there’s positive representation of Black people in this country to commemorate the
fact that we are here,” Ms. Davis said. Both Mr. Gutzmore and Ms. Davis see a brighter future in 2020 for Black people in terms of moving the culture forward. “Hopefully sharper and better material in both music and movies,” Mr. Gutzmore said. “Hopefully we will want to raise our stakes. Hopefully we will want to deliver better material … that can say, okay, this is actually different from the 2010s.” Project Separation moves across America The year 2019 also brought a national separation tour by Dr. Ava Muhammad, national spokesperson for the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam. The attorney and student minister went across the country lecturing and convening discussions about “the best and only solution” to the race problem in America—separation. “Separation is not the goal. The goal is the spiritual, mental and moral resurrection of God’s people. Separation is just the process. It is a means to an end and not the end,” said Min. Ava Muhammad, during a successful visit to Los Angeles. She visited 18 cities, including Birmingham, Memphis, St. Petersburg, Fla., Tampa, Fla., Detroit, Mich., St. Louis, Harlem, N.Y., Phoenix, Prince George’s County, Md., Chicago, Orlando, Milwaukee, Raleigh-Durham, N.C., Richmond, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Coldwater, Miss. Student Minister Abdul Malik Sayyid Muhammad, Nation of Islam Western Region representative, hosted the town hall, which featured Dr. Melina Abdullah of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles; Hector Perez Pachecho, a Quechua from the Confederation of Tawantisuyu in South America and member of the intertribal Harmony Keepers which protects the indigenous ways and traditions of their people; Tino Phoenix, an Indigenous gang interventionist, and Rizza Islam, author of “A Message to the Millennials,” and social media influencer. In her presentation, Min. Ava Muhammad quoted Minister Farrakhan’s warning: “As long as we live with White people, we will (continued on page 8)
When the Census Bureau does not hear from a household in the self-response phase, which starts March 12 and ends April 30, there will be a follow-up operation to try to get everyone else counted. That includes door-to-door visits, conducted from May 9 until the end of July. Some people really don´t like the idea of getting one of these visits. In a recent chat with this reporter, Thomas A. Saenz, president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), said that the best way to avoid the “knock” on the door is to be pro-active and “SELF-RESPOND” to the census. But is it safe and confidential? The short answer is YES. “The Census Act, Title 12, United States Code, includes the strictest confidentiality laws on the federal books, to my knowledge,” Lowenthal said at a census
webinar for community organizations. “There are other privacy laws that provide an additional layer of protection.” By law, the Census Bureau may not share personally identifiable information with any other governmental agency (at any level of government), any private business, or any other party outside the Census Bureau, for any reason or purpose. The longer answer is that a lot or public interest lawyers and community leaders are ready to intervene if there´s even a hint that the current administration has violated any of these laws. “We know many people don´t trust this administration to follow the law, so MALDEF and others are part of a coalition of organizations and respected leaders who have pledged to step in ‘early and heavy’ if there´s any hint of violation of census data,” MALDEF’s Saenz said. TIMELINE (Courtesy of NALEO) January 2020: The first enumeration begins in remote areas of Alaska March-April 2020: Self-response phase begins (online, mail and phone) March 29-April 4: National Week of Action April 1: NATIONAL CENSUS DAY April 30: Self-respond by this date to decrease chances of enumerator visit. May-July 2020: Primary nonresponse followup operation (for households that did not selfrespond) Dec. 31, 2020: The Census Bureau delivers final apportionment count to the White House.
California Black News Brief: Stories to Watch – Week Beginning 1/12/2020 By California Black Media Staff
Gov. Newsom Proposes $20,000 Stipend for Teachers at “High Needs” Schools Last Friday, when Gov. Gavin Newsom submitted his budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year, he specifically mentioned Black students - the lowest performing group of any ethnic category on California’s standardized tests. To “increase and improve” the teacher workforce in underserved communities, the governor is proposing a $20,000 stipend for teachers working at what he is calling “high needs” schools for the next four years. “It’s incredibly important that we have a diverse teaching workforce,” Gov. Newsom said. “Not only have stable, prepared, professional teachers, but also having a teacher that looks like you. That’s incredibly important, particularly when it comes to African-American achievement.”
The majority of the lowest performing schools in the state are located in census tracts where there are above-average poverty rates and large concentrations of African Americans, Latinos and other minorities. Most of those schools with the largest numbers of Black students also have the highest suspension rates among California’s public schools. Only two percent of AfricanAmerican children in California attend public schools that are considered “high performing.” Gov. Newsom says, his budget has earmarked approximately $900 million for teacher training, including professional development, educator service awards, and teacher residency programs. The $20,000-per-teacher annual stipend is expected to cost taxpayers $100 million over the next fiscal year.
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COTTON BOWL 2019: Memphis and Penn State set for showdown in Dallas By Terry Davis, The New Tri-State Defender
Something has to give
The Memphis Tigers arrived in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl on Sunday – and they arrived in style. The team had new Cotton Bowl warmups on as they boarded the plane. After the flight, the team was picked up in buses specially wrapped in Tiger blue and grey, with player images on them. There have been many festivities leading up to Saturday’s game, and there will be more. With so much going on, the winner of the game may just boil down to which team is more focused. Focus, Focus and Focus Memphis has been toeing the company line all season – that is, just staying focused on the next game – despite knowing early in the season that if they took care of business, they could end up in the Cotton Bowl. Quarterback Brady White has even broken it down further, saying he is more concern about one play at a time. White has had
his best year as Tiger, throwing for 3,560 yards and 33 touchdowns this season. White has been a finalist in many passing award honors this season. “We will never take the approach of just being happy to being there,” Silverfield said about the Tigers making the Cotton Bowl, “We have a mindset and purpose of going in there and winning the game. We have a sense of urgency in everything we are going to do.” Expect the unexpected After securing the AAC Championship Memphis has lost both its offensive and defensive play-callers. Former coach Mike Norvell called the offensive plays and defensive specialist Adam Fuller left to join Norvell at Florida State. Penn State also lost its offensive coordinator Ricky Rhane, who accepted the head coaching job at Old Dominion. Tight end coach Tyler Bowen will call the plays for
Terry Davis Penn State. With all of the movement in the coaching ranks, it may be hard to determine if the units will be more conservative or overly aggressive. Silverfield has said to expect the unexpected from the offense that Kevin Johns may call. Johns was the offensive coordinator under Norvell, but did not call the plays. “He has done a fantastic job this year with our quarterbacks this year,” Silverfield said. “If you look at the production of our quarterbacks, he cares about the players and the players cares about him.”
Memphis’ offense is ranked No. 8 in the nation, scoring 40.5 points per game. But they line up against Penn State, who has the No. 7 scoring defense in the nation, holding opponents to 14.10 points per game. The rushing game for the Tigers sets up everything for the offense. The Tigers are averaging 197.2 yards per game. Kenneth Gainwell has rushed for 1,425 yards and has scored 12 touchdowns. Wide receiver Antonio Gibson has been used as an additional rusher and has been effective because of his size and speed out of the backfield. Rushing defense is the heart and soul of the Nittany Lions defense. They are fifth in the nation only allowing 97.7 rushing yards per game. Bits and Pieces One of the perks of getting to a major bowl is the swag – the gifts teams can receive. But we won’t know for sure what the swag is for this game. The Cotton Bowl does not disclose the gifts that the teams will receive. In the past, it was rumored that some teams received watches and gift cards. Each player will get to keep their game jersey and other things that have a Cotton Bowl focus. This article originally appeared in the New Tri-State Defender
A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On January 18, 2020, you will share American Legacy: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring soprano Lettrice Lawrence, bass-baritone Bradley Baker, and tenor Jacob Lusk (from American Idol), along with the powerful sounds of the Selah Gospel Choir. This inspirational concert will include the West Coast Premier of John Wineglass's "Unburied, Unmourned, Unmarked: Requiem for Rice" as well as electrifying renditions of Wade in the Water, Strange Fruit, Freedom, Free at Last, City Called Heaven, and Lift Every Voice and Sing. In addition, Margaret Hill will help narrate this event so please purchase your ticket now. Thanks and please support this event.
Actress Lunden De’Leon Lands Amazon Prime Hiphop Drama “Turnt’ Lifestyle/Entertainment News
Nominated “Best Leading Actress” for her role in the film “Pure Justice”, actress Lunden De'Leon (We’re the Millers, Blackbear, Sweet Home Carolina), has landed the the role of Harriet Stanford in the Amazon Prime Video “Turnt” starring Jamal Woolard (Notorious), Benzino (Love and Hiphop), Hoopz Alexander (Flavor of Love) and
Torrei Hart. Produced by Mann Robinson Entertainment, “Turnt” centers around Libarariers Stanford (played by Jamal Woolard) living by the law of money, power, and respect. His younger brother Kenny had dreams of being a star in the music industry but these dreams were cut short due to senseless street violence.
Best known for her role as Nurse London in the Netflix movie “Blackbear”, De’Leon has starred in over 50 television shows and movies including the blockbuster hit “We’re the Millers”, “Sweet Home Carolina”, “Cryptz”, ” The Lake House”, “12 Dog Days Till Christmas” and the award winning drama “Somebody’s Child” just to name a few.Just recently,
De’Leon joined the cast of the thriller Payne” portraying the role of detective Yvette Paige. “Turnt” is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Instagram:@lundendeleon Website: www.LundenDeLeon.net
“Remember God’s Goodness!” By: Lou Yeboah
Talk about starting the New Year off right.....Go back and remember. Go back to the moment when you first met Jesus. Remember the love you felt, the stirring in your heart, the adoration you had for Him? Remember how grateful you were for the forgiveness of sins? Remember, at that time when nothing else mattered only Him? Well, today, God wants you to go back and remember that moment in time. And having that in your memory, He wants you to come back to Him; come back to your First Love, to the place and time in your life to where He was your everything. For He says, “After all the things that you’ve been through, you should understand Him like He understand you. To love and be loved in return, it’s the only thing that His heart desires. What more can I do? I gave My heart, soul and Spirit to you didn’t I... didn’t I do it. I gave you the love you never knew. I thought that your heart was true. Silly of Me to think that I could ever have you for myself; silly of Me to think that you could ever know the things I do are all done for you.” It’s obvious you don’t love Me as you did at first, look how far you have fallen. You have abandoned the love you had at first - the love that caused you to drop everything to follow Me into the desert. This is the love that captures My heart. So remember, then repent and turn back to Me...[Revelation 2:4-5]. You know, David told himself to never forget the good things God had done. We also must make up our minds to never forget God’s goodness in our lives. Because as [Psalms 107] says, when we forget, it “tests
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God’s patience, frustrates Him, and makes His anger rise.” I don’t know about you, but that got my attention! I am convinced that forgetting God’s goodness is a sin. So like David who found he had drifted away from God we too must repent and fervently pray, “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit [Psalms 51:12]. Because of all the things we need in the coming days, none is more precious and more essential than the leadership of God upon our lives. So with that in mind, let us as Moses said, recommit ourselves to obedience to the Word of God. Let us refocus ourselves in our relationship with the Spirit of God. And, let us rededicate ourselves to living in the fullness of the Spirit of God. For the greatest investment we can make in this life is a wholehearted pursuit of a deep personal relationship with God. And understanding that it is not enough to just seek God, but to seek Him “First.” Let us not forget God’s goodness! “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. [Matthew 22: 3740].
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Strengthening Global Advocacy Karen Georgia Thompson Associate General Minister of Global Engagement and CoExecutive of Global Ministries
My first overseas trip in the role of Associate General Minister for Wider Church Ministries was to Venezuela. We were invited by our partners—the Evangelical Pentecostal Union of Venezuela (EPUV), with whom we have engaged in a relationship of solidarity for over 60 years—to visit and witness the impact the embargo was having on the people of Venezuela.
Human Rights (UDHR), which was presented by the United Nations in December 1948. A Universal Periodic Review is conducted for each member state of the UN on a four-year cycle. The review offers the opportunity for member states to indicate the ways in which they are meeting and addressing the standards for human rights presented under the UDHR.
The visit was eye-opening. We heard from clergy, government officials, members of the AfroVenezuelan community, and others about the challenges being experienced, as well as the innovations and resilience of communities in addressing the challenges posed by the embargo. On our final evening together, we discussed the ways in which EPUV envisioned the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ could be in solidarity with them.
The UN process also allows for input from a variety of stakeholders. For the upcoming 2020 review of the U.S., the United Church of Christ was represented in drafting the input from mainline churches in the U.S. with the World Council of Churches. The churches addressed the ongoing human rights violations in the U.S. that are experienced in racial injustice, extrajudicial killings, the militarization of communities and racial profiling.
They asked for prayer. They asked that we continue to raise awareness about issues in Venezuela. They asked that we advocate for change in U.S. foreign policy toward Venezuela and for a termination of the economic embargo. They also asked that we provide input into the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the U.S., citing the human rights violations that were a result of economic sanctions. In the United States, we often think of the U.S. government as our highest authority in addressing human rights violations we see here in the U.S. and globally. In fact, the human rights of each person are guaranteed and protected under the Universal Declaration of
The request from our partners in Venezuela came after the final document was submitted. However, the UCC has a place at the table in advocating for the human rights of all through the United Nations. The request from our partners in Venezuela was another voice calling for us to amplify our witness for human rights standards through the UN that will guarantee all are able to live with dignity, respect and freedom. The UPR Working Group will review the U.S. in April-May 2020. The deadline for the U.S. government to submit its report is February 2020. What will the United States government have to say about the ways in which it is improving the human rights of its residents and citizens?
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Psalmist Mary Haynes to Perform in Fontana MLK Celebration By Dianne Anderson
Psalmist Mary Haynes to Perform in Fontana MLK Celebration...continued was able to emerge. In December 2004, she woke up one morning resolute. She wanted her parents to see her free. “You name it, I’ve been through it. I always share my story and I think that’s why God continues to bless me, elevate me and move me,” she said. On January 18, Haynes is the guest psalmist at a special event where justice activist Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II is featured speaker at a free Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration. Hosted by Ephesians New Testament Church and the city of Fontana, the event will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Westside Baptist Church, located at 15006 Randall Ave. Seating is limited, call 909.823.2319 for tickets.
For those who know Mary Haynes, or anyone else who asks, her story is no secret. Wherever she goes, she readily shares her painful past in hopes that someone can benefit from her missteps, and learn the way out. Haynes, who performed professionally as an R&B artist, got off the musical and spiritual path that she grew up within the church, only to end up trapped in a decades-long battle with drug abuse. Now clean for 15 years, she understands what led to the dark places and what it takes to escape the depths of a 28-year addiction. The biggest part of what got her through her struggle for sobriety is that she never denied her faith, she said. Many people didn’t know that she was on drugs. “My life is a story I tell everywhere I go,” she said. “I was never a closet person, but I always let everyone know that I
Haynes has known Pastor James Emory and his wife since her early teens, and she is delighted to participate at the upcoming event. loved the Lord, that I was just going through a struggle.” Today, she gives back what she’s learned and gained in her journey through song and praise. Everything around her life, especially the hard times, has strengthened her dedication to gospel music. She writes most of the songs she sings, and says it’s the place where she finds comfort. She sings her life. “A lot of things that I’ve done, and the places that I’ve been, that’s what my psalms are about,” she said, adding that she wrote “I Got to Make it Somehow” to shed light on her way back to sobriety. She tried all kinds of methods to break free, she said, “When a person has been on drugs, no matter what you do it’s not going to work. No matter how much your family fights for you.” Once her mind was made up, she
The Black Struggle in 2019: Staying Aware, Facing Injustice and Fighting for the Future...continued from page 6 be under White people, because they have manufactured a false reality that is built on a doctrine of White superiority and Black inferiority.” “We can’t even get an idea across until that idea is filtered through the White man’s damaged perception of reality, so by the time any plan we had comes to fruition, it is no longer the original thought. It is a grafted thought that is no longer from the Creator because it has to be made palatable to White people,” said Min. Ava Muhammad. Separation is to purge Blacks of a self-defeating inferiority and rebellion against the will of Allah (God) that produced these destructive conditions, she continued. Reparations is land, it’s not money, she added. Mr. Perez-Pacheco felt it was important to bring separation to the people’s consciousness. It can be achieved, just like the Indigenous people’s eradication of so-called Columbus Day in Los Angeles, he said. Native peoples now celebrate their accomplishments and are moving to get rid of Columbus Day across the state, he added. Dr. Abdullah underscored the many ways Blacks have been fighting for freedom from the moment they were stolen from Africa and fighting problems inside a system built to produce devastating outcomes. “It’s not accidental that Black children have targets on their backs. It’s not accidental that in the County of Los Angeles, 540 people have been killed by police in the last six years. It’s not accidental that our children are searched and dehumanized and decriminalized in our schools,” she said. She answered the question of
separation through the lens of her 13-year-old daughter Amara, who said of course Blacks should separate, but the question is, “Will we?” Reparations became a hot topic in 2019 as Democratic presidential hopefuls seeking to run against Donald Trump in 2020 largely backed reparations or a federal bill studying reparations, promising to sign bill H.R. 40 into law if passed into law by Congress. The year ended with the small city of Evanston, Ill., announcing a plan to spend $10 million over 10 years to provide reparations to its Black population. But money alone will never solve the problems of Black people, said Nation of Islam student ministers. “We’re not looking for a one-time check from this government,” said Min. Abdul Malik Muhammad. “We want to be treated even better than how Israel is being treated. … Every year since 1948, right off the top, before they even balance the budget, $6 billion of the American taxpayers’ money goes to the state of Israel, not talking about the other $30-40 billion in military aid, in airplanes, in high technology that this government gives to that nation that it had nothing to do with destroying,” he said. Building Black economics Black entrepreneurs and businesses got a boost in 2019 with more campaigns and efforts to buy Black through festivals, pop-up shops, cash mobs that flooded Black businesses with customers on predetermined days, increased advocacy for stronger Black economics and online product and services sales. There are 3,000 new businesses started daily in the U.S. and 70 (continued in last 2 columns)
“I’m definitely looking forward to it, I love Dr. King,” she said. “He stood for the rights of everybody.” Haynes started singing in the church at six years old, where her late father, who passed away two years ago, was a renown pastor. Her father had later hired her to play for the choir. She was a quick study, and a natural. Even as a child, people would come around her to hear and see her play.
But much of her psalms and message today revolves around the harder spaces, and how she has been released from bondage through Christ. These days, she said being church psalmist carries responsibility. She guides the rhythm of the church, assists the pastor who shepherds the church, and helps directs the flow of service. She keys into the anointing of the Spirit, and praise is the highest calling.
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“Sometimes you have to wait till you get there. The Spirit will flow and you have to find out what the church needs,” she said. “I still can’t explain it, the anointing comes over me.” She counts it her greatest privilege to share the Gospel, and use her talents to reach the hard to reach, some who are no doubt dealing with the same struggle that is behind her. “I know a lot of people, and people that I bump into in church. A lot of people are gone, and I’m still here. I’m on a mission, I understand my ministry now,” she said.
conceptual physics, precalculus trigonometry, and college algebra and also Cs in physics with calculus and calculus I and II. Of the school’s 49 graduates, 40 have graduated from college or are currently in college at schools including NYU, Harvard, ULL, Southern, Stanford, and Brown. According to school records provided by Davis, 71% of elementary and middle school students performed at or above grade level for the 2018-2019 school year. These were results from TerraNova tests which is a nationally-normed, standardized achievement test that meets most states’ annual testing requirements. “Our number one goal has been educating kids. We know all students are capable of performing at the highest level academically no matter what their social-economic background is. All kids. All kids are capable,” Michael Landry said. Administrators said they plan to restart its free Saturday tutoring for students from other schools. “It’s not about T.M. Landry or this school over that one. It’s about how students from Southwest Louisiana can show the world that we are intelligent,” Michael Landry said.
Search For Next San Bernardino City Unified Superintendent Begins With Public Input Educational News The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education has begun looking for Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden’s successor, a process that will begin on January 22 with two community input meetings. The meetings are Wednesday, January 22 at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room at the Board of Education building, located at 777 North F Street in San Bernardino. Spanish interpretation will be provided. The community will be asked to share input about the desired characteristics for the next leader of the San Bernardino City Unified School District. Information shared during the meetings will guide the Board of Education in the recruitment and selection process. Trustees invite the public to respond to the following prompts: ·What are the greatest strengths of our District?
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She said it’s all about winning is souls and for the people to find comfort to return back to God. She also prepares for service by arranging whatever songs she may have planned to sing, which she usually doesn’t know until the last minute.
T.M. Landry students, teachers use selfefficacy to master learning...continued from page 2 Colanges, and Hill said T.M. Landry has exceeded their expectations. 2019 T.M Landry Scholars Heading to Top Colleges, Again As a nonpublic school, the school does not receive state and federal funding and does not seek state approval. However, to maintain transparency and alignment with state standards, a new board of directors reinforces administrative policies and financial governances, said board member Linda Johnson. These measurements, as well as the consistent success of T.M. Landry high school students in college courses and on tests, have helped the school sustain its relationship with admissions departments at top universities nationwide, said board president Greg Davis. In December 2019, six of eight seniors received early action letters from universities, and eighth through tenth graders earned ACT scores ranging from 19 to 28. Five sophomore enrolled in dual enrollment classes at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge earned As in college algebra and precalculus, while six other students attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, earning As and Bs in calculus II,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMMISSIONER’S 5TH DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMUNITY (DAC) MEETING
· What are the critical needs that face our District? ·What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new superintendent in order to move the District forward? Board President Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers said the governing body will move forward expeditiously and community input will play a significant role during the selection. “We will certainly include our community, our parents, and employee groups in this process,” Dowdy-Rodgers said. “Like our last superintendent, the Board is looking for a leader who is committed to children and committed to working for San Bernardino City Schools long term.” Visit www.sbcusd.com/ superintendentsearch for more information or to submit your input online.
Southern California Black Chamber Of Commerce Lifestyle News On behalf of the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce, it is our sincere pleasure to inform you that you have been selected to receive a discount at our MLK Award Gala on January 18, 2020. The event is a black tie affair and will be held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at 1101 California St. Redlands, CA 92374. We reserve this honor for individuals and organizations who have demonstrated diligent service to the communities they serve. This event is given in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s legacy and commitment to service. Because of your commitment to minority enterprise and philanthropy, we believe that honoring your work is particularly timely at this event. The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce (SCBCC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) business organization with a mission to improve the economic environment of minority businesses while fostering business development and prosperity. Along with working to assist minority businesses, we support the Alzheimer’s Association which provides resources, training and support for individuals and families affected by the disease. We also operate YouthBuild Charter
School of California in San Bernardino, California. YouthBuild is a free, projectbased charter high school rooted in social justice and community action for students ages 16-24 who need to earn a high school diploma. YouthBuild provides education and opportunities to low income and marginalized students and exposes them to experiences that can improve their future while helping them earn a high school diploma. Our goal for the Gala is to raise funds to support the YouthBuild program and offer scholarships to our graduating students. Tickets are on sale for $75.00. The event includes a threecourse dinner. Tickets can be purchased online at Gala Registration Your friends and family can use the online ticket code: MLKGALA to receive $25 off the ticket price. Call us at (888) 4667408 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing at this event. Sincerely, Rich Wallace President/Founder of the SCBCC
The Black Struggle in 2019: Staying Aware, Facing Injustice and Fighting for the Future...continued percent are owned by Black women, said Black business proponants. “I tell my children to go to school and get a good education and then create a job. Create a job for yourself, create a job for your children, and if God gives you the power and the glory, create jobs for our people and if you have to get a job, get a job working for a Black company,” said Dr. George C. Fraser, chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc; a company he founded roughly 32 years ago that leads a global networking movement that brings together diverse human resources to increase opportunities for people of African descent. Of the nearly eight million businesses classified as minorityowned that year, 2.5 million were owned by Blacks, and 109,137 of these were employer firms with a total of 975,052 workers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2019, the top 100 Blackowned companies in the U.S. accounted for more than $25 billion in revenue and employed more than 70,000 people, according to Black Enterprise. While there are many new businesses popping up, there remains much opportunity for Black businesses in health care and technology. “With artificial intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality still improving and changing, you can’t even
imagine what the internet will look like in 50 years,” explained Mr. Fraser. One business owner that has made good use of both health care trends and technology is Wendy Muhammad, co-founder and president and director of business affairs and development of Minimally Invasive Vascular Center, a $20 million, three story, 27,000 square foot micro-hospital. Located in Laurel, Md., the hospital encourages early diagnosis and offers minimally invasive treatment. “I decided to build a hospital after I saw how my father didn’t like going to the doctor because he didn’t like how he was treated,” she said. Another huge opportunity for Black business exists across the Atlantic Ocean, explained Dr. Fraser, who recently launched FraserNation, a globally focused website that seeks to connect Black people throughout the Diaspora to encourage the sharing of business knowledge, resources and opportunities. “Africa is 20 years behind and we (Black Americans) have the skills and experience they need,” said Dr. Fraser. “We must learn, earn and return. That’s what FraserNation is about. That’s what the Nation is about. That’s why I love the Minister and the Nation.” Final Call staff contributed to this report.