Vol. 50 No. 38
January 9, 2020 -January 15, 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)
A Tribute to a Living Legend: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
Publisher’s Corner Email: sbamericannews@gmail.com Clifton Harris Editor in Chief Publisher of The San Bernardino AMERICAN News
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John Lewis, who represents Georgia's 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, urges people to be engaged in the ongoing fight for social justice. U.S. Rep. John Lewis' Call to Resist: "The Fight Is Not Over" (Photo: Oprah’s Master Class | OWN / YouTube) Millions adore Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) for his selfless and lifelong dedication to civil and equal rights. Some idolize Lewis like a rock star, while most revere him as an icon. It is why presidents, politicians, members of Congress, and everyday people have taken time this week to pay tribute to the 79year-old, 17-term congressman, who announced that he’s battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. “If there’s one thing I love about Rep. John Lewis, it’s his incomparable will to fight,” former President Barack Obama wrote on his official Twitter account. “I know he’s got a lot more of that left in him. Praying for you, my friend,” Obama stated. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), and former Tallahassee, Fla., Mayor Andrew Gillum, counted among
the masses to send their prayers and heartfelt support to Lewis via social media. “John Lewis is a giant – an icon of the civil rights movement, a leader in Congress and one of the kindest people I know,” Rep. Omar tweeted. “I’m praying for a speedy and full recovery. We need you making good trouble in the halls of Congress,” she wrote. Lewis is an “American hero and one of the bravest people I know,” Gillum stated. “It was the honor of my life to get into good trouble with him on the campaign trail.” Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., the president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, said the group is praying that Lewis remains strong, vigilant, and relentless in his battle. “There is no civil rights warrior more dedicated to the cause than
John Lewis,” Steele stated. “I know he will wage this battle head-on.” Members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the trade association of black-owned newspapers across the country, also offered their support for Lewis. “Rep. John Lewis is a profound leader, humanitarian and civil rights icon who has made his mark on American history and has fought for the rights of all people, especially African Americans in this country,” stated NNPA Chair and Houston Forward Times Publisher Karen Carter Richards. “I am extremely confident and prayerful that Rep. Lewis will fight this battle of being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in the same way he has fought and been an example of strength for
others his entire life. Praying for a speedy recovery,” Richards stated. NNPA President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., called Lewis a fearless voice and advocate for freedom, justice, and equality both in the halls of the U.S. Congress and in the streets of America. “John Lewis epitomizes what it means to be a courageous freedom fighter for more than six decades in America and throughout the world,” Chavis stated. “The Black Press of America salutes the tireless sacrifices and triumphant ideals that the Honorable John Lewis represents today as we go into 2020,” he added. “The re-enactment of the full Voting Rights Act should be named The John Lewis 2020 Voting Act that he has worked so diligently to see fulfilled for Black Americans and all others who cry out for equality,” Chavis concluded. Lewis said he’s not looking to give up his work. “I have decided to do what I know to do and do what I have always done: I am going to fight it and keep fighting for the Beloved Community,” Lewis wrote in a statement. “We still have many bridges to cross,” he stated. Born in Troy, Alabama, on February 21, 1940, Lewis and his family were poverty-stricken, but it didn’t stop him from rising (continued on page 3)
African-American or Other? Selecting Your Race and Ethnicity on the US 2020 Census Form Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media
Kanye, Kim and four children Kim Kardashian West will likely check “Black or African American” on the US 2020 Census form when marking the race of her children. In several interviews with various media outlets, the famous media personality and businesswoman, who lives in the San Fernando Valley near Calabasas, has said she’s very conscious of race when it comes to her and rapper Kanye West’s four children. Kardashian, who is half-White
and half-Armenian, has said she identifies the race of her children as “Black” and says the advocacy she has recently been involved in: addressing racial inequities in the criminal justice system - is partly inspired by the race of her children. On this year’s census form, Kardashian’s other option for checking the race box to identify her children would be to select “Other.” That’s if she chooses to count them as bi-racial or mixed race.
Race and ethnicity have often been - and continue to be controversial and misunderstood census categories. Experts suggest that some people might be confused about the difference between the two. On the 2020 census forms, there will be six ways people can identify their race: American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Black or African American; White; Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; and Other. Options will also be available for respondents to include an ethnic identification, too. For instance, a Trinidadian-American of African descent may select “Black or African American” under the racial category and write in “Trinidadian” under the ethnic category. According to the Census Bureau, “Overlap of race and Hispanic ethnicity is the main comparability issue.” For example, the U.S. Census Bureau includes Black Hispanics in both the number of Blacks and in the number of Hispanics. Dr. Walter Hawkins, former California State University San Bernardino Director of Research and Policy Analysis, helped clear some of that confusion by detailing the numerous ways people can self-identify on US 2020 Census forms, mentioning the “100 percent count.”
“Under the Census Bureau, in order to get the 100 percent count, they have to use what’s called the ‘Hispanic exclusive method’ because a person who is Hispanic can be any race. So, if you do not take that into consideration, you end up with over 100 percent,” said Hawkins. Hawkins stated that this distinction affects the overall count for African Americans in California. “The Black alone ‘nonHispanic’ population in California is about 2.2 million compared to about 2.7 million if all racial and ethnic combinations are included,” Hawkins said. Hawkins noted that much of the complication with racial selfidentification originated from an old census rule called “head of household.” “If you marked ‘Black,’ your whole house was Black. And if you marked ‘White,’ your whole house was White,” Hawkins said. Data collected during national censuses, which the federal government conducts every 10 years, directly impacts not only the availability but also the quality of services in communities, according to Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad, Executive Director of the Mervyn Dymally African American (continued on page 7)
“Ethno-
By Bill Fletcher, Jr., NNPA Newswire Contributor
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1965, Lewis and fellow activist Hosea Williams led what was planned as a peaceful 54-mile march through Alabama from Selma to Montgomery. The march, a protest of the discriminatory practices and Jim Crow laws that prevented African Americans from voting, would be remembered in history as “Bloody Sunday,” one of the most dramatic and violent incidents of the American Civil Rights Movement. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
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Bill Fletcher, Jr. is the executive editor of globalafricanworker.com and the former president of TransAfrica Forum
One of the most common features of right-wing populist and fascist movements is the demand for ethnic and/or racial purity. During the course of the 20th century we saw it in its most egregious forms in colonial and white minority regimes in the global South, and in the Nazi-led persecution and, later, Holocaust against the Jews. Ethnic regimes were largely ignored in the mainstream media of the global North until the early 1990s, even when troubling events, such as genocide in Burundi, were unfolding. It was only with the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia in the early 1990s and the Rwanda genocide (1994) that it became more than apparent that another wave of ethnic cleansing and ethnonationalist regimes were unfolding. What are ethno-nationalist regimes? They are political systems that quite openly privilege the alleged rights of a given ethnic or so-called racial group. Apartheid South Africa was certainly an example of a long-running such regime. But the Rwanda genocide when rightwing Hutus went to war to openly eliminate Tutsis (and those Hutus who allied with Tutsis) using the pretext of a civil war, was yet another example. Right-wing populist leaders such as Donald Trump in the USA, Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel and Narenda Modi in India are quintessential examples of leaders who promote ethnonationalist regimes. Contrary to early 20th century fascists and 19th century “scientific racists,” they do not rely on the rhetoric of racial superiority or inferiority in justifying their politics. Rather
they argue either the incompatibility of different racial/ ethnic groups and/or that the specific racial/ethnic group which they claim to represent has been, allegedly, aggrieved over the years. The situation in India at this very moment is illustrating the evolving and serious dangers of ethno-nationalist regimes. The political forces around Modi and his political party—the BJP— have been promoting anti-Muslim rhetoric and practices for years. Their objective is nothing short of eliminating the secular basis of India and replacing it with a Hindu ethno-nationalist state. The recent legislation advanced by Modi and passed in Parliament that offers citizenship to refugees from neighboring countries UNLESS they happen to be Muslim demonstrates the depths of depravity of such regimes. It is, therefore, not surprising that India is exploding. Netanyahu is a close cousin— politically speaking—of Modi’s. He and his party—the Likud— have always aimed to eliminate the Palestinian presence from not only the occupied Palestinian territories, but from Israel itself. But it is not only the Palestinians that Netanyahu, et.al. wish to eliminate. The language of the regime when it comes to other alleged outsiders is particularly provocative and echoes that of Hindu fascists in India in describing undocumented immigrants, in the case of Israel, as “infiltrators.” Right-wing populism and ethno-nationalism have become major parts of the global political landscape. It is not only the appearance of Donald Trump; nor is it just Britain’s Boris Johnson. It has emerged, like chicken pox, in numerous places. And, if one is not careful, it can emerge even within the ranks of the oppressed when, in desperation, we sometimes seek to distinguish ourselves from some “Other.” Bill Fletcher, Jr. is the executive editor of globalafricanworker.com and the former president of TransAfrica Forum.
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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING
The Shops at University Park Celebrates Grand Opening with Free Event of Family Fun this Saturday, January 11, 12 – 3pm
Natural Grocers Launches Innovative Strategic Partnership with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to "Support America's Families Together"...continued
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The community is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the second phase of The Shops at University Park, this Saturday, January 11, from 12 to 3pm. Located at 1725 -1775 W. Northpark Boulevard, at University Parkway across the street from California State University San Bernardino, The Shops at University Park offers an array of convenient dining and services for CSUSB and the surrounding communities. Developed by JR Watson & Associates Development Corp., the center will celebrate the recent openings of Afters Ice Cream, FireWings, Asian Fusion Eatery, Poketology and VCA Northside Animal Hospital, which join eateries Wayback Burger, Jimmy Johns, Jamba Juice, and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. It’s Boba Time will also open soon.
Visitors will enjoy a free afternoon of family fun, including a ribbon cutting ceremony, entertainment by the Cajon High School Band, a DJ from CSUSB’s Coyote Radio, face painting, a balloon artist, food samples, lifesize games and giveaways. Tours of the adjacent student housing The Glen at University Park will also be available. “We are looking forward to introducing the Shops at University Park to shoppers and exceeding their expectations,” said James R. Watson, President of JR Watson & Associates Development Corp. “I would like to thank the President and staff at CSUSB and the City Council, Planning Commission and entire staff at the City of San Bernardino for their tremendous support and all their efforts in making this
SBVC Accepts $35 Million in State Funds to Build Career Training Hub Educational News SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. San Bernardino Valley College welcomed Senator Connie Leyva and Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes for a ceremonial presentation of a $35 million check towards the renovation of the Applied Technology building on campus. After championing the building's renovation as a state budget priority earlier this year, these elected officials celebrated the project with other dignitaries on the grounds that will house a new 21st century training center for Inland Empire students. The $35 million check matches the state funds approved to build this nearly 100,000-square-foot modern career training hub, where students will receive the necessary preparation to sharpen their skill sets to meet the needs of today's tech economy. Built in 1964, the current 78,000square-foot technical facility is one of the oldest on campus. With the $70 million in state and Measure CC funds, it will be a huge boon for SBVC students to
be able to not only learn, but do hands-on training with state-ofthe-art equipment. "A new cutting edge job training facility will elevate career technical education training in the Inland Empire and create pathways to the highly skilled, good paying jobs that our communities deserve," said Senator Leyva to the San Bernardino Community College District. "I am proud to partner with Assemblymember Reyes and SBVC to bring good jobs and quality public education to the Inland Empire." Approved by 61% of voters last year, Measure CC will generate $470 million for upgrades to classrooms and job training facilities in the San Bernardino Community College District. The new Applied Technology Building is expected to begin construction in July 2021, with its final debut anticipated for 2023. To learn more about San Bernardino Valley College, visit www.valleycollege.edu.
Scholarship applications open for underrepresented students in the chemical sciences Educational News WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2020 — The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program is offering renewable scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 per year for African American, Hispanic/ Latinx and Native American students majoring in chemistryrelated fields and pursuing chemistry-related careers. Qualified students may be studying at community colleges or four-year institutions. Graduating high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors may apply. Eligible majors include, but are not limited to, chemistry, materials science, forensic chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering and chemical technology. Students pursuing pre-med, pharmacy, nursing or veterinary programs are not eligible. In addition to providing financial support, the ACS Scholars Program pairs students with academic and/or professional mentors. These relationships can span entire
careers. Conference travel awards and several internship opportunities are also offered. Scholarship applications will be accepted online at the ACS Scholars Program website www.acs.org/scholars through March 1, 2020, for the academic year 2020-21. Additional information is available by calling 1-800-227-5558, extension 6250, or by emailing scholars@acs.org. The Scholars program, now celebrating a milestone of 25 years, aims to build awareness of the value and rewards associated with careers in chemistry and help students acquire the skills and credentials needed for success. More than 1,700 ACS Scholars have graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the chemical sciences, and a substantial number have gone on to graduate school and/ or have entered the workforce in their field. The program awards more than $1 million in scholarship funds to 400 students annually.
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quality affordable health and wellness choices accessible to all. Commitment to providing opportunities for growth and advancement through purposedriven institutionalized programs offered by each organization. "Standing by our principles is paramount to the success of our organization and to our ability to keep our families and children our number one priority, so when we found our values shared amongst the team at Natural Grocers, we knew we'd found an invaluable partner," commented Danielle Brown, National President of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
The campaign started in October 2019 when each member of the Portland Willamette Valley (PWV) JJOA chapter received a Natural Grocers + Jack and Jill of America Partnership card, which when presented at a Natural Grocers check out automatically triggers an uncapped 5% of sales give-back to the organization.
Grocers is launching two fundraising efforts starting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, 2020. On MLK Day 2020, 2.5% of all Natural Grocers sales across the country will be donated to the JJOA's GAP Fund. The salesbased donation goal for the day is $60,000. Additionally, starting on MLK Day 2020 and running through Black History Month (February 29, 2020), Natural Grocers' customers will have the opportunity to make contributions directly to the JJOA Gap Fund at any one of Natural Grocers' 154 store locations. The fundraising goal is $60,000 of customer donated dollars. Growing the Natural Grocers family through the JJOA Partnership Fundamental to the partnership, Natural Grocers will recruit good4u Crew team members from the very talented JJOA network and will offer careers and training opportunities for the JJOA family network in the states we operate in, including:
2.5% of these purchases go directly back to participating local JJOA chapters. 2.5% of the purchases go to the JJOA Gap Fund, which provides scholarship endowments to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs.) "We have been thrilled with the response to the Portland Willamette Valley Jack and Jill of America and Natural Grocers partnership," said Tracy MackAskew, President, of Portland Willamette Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America. "Our members have risen to the occasion and together with our favorite organic grocer, we have truly been impacted by Natural Grocers' investment in our families and community." 2020 Initiatives in Support of the Partnership and HBCU Students With the goal of raising a minimum of $120,000 for Jack and Jill of America in 2020, Natural
Joining the good4u Crew with potential career paths that include Nutritional Health Coaching, and roles in the Natural Grocers Store Support Center and Bulk Food Distribution Center. Benefits, perks and discounts at Natural Grocers, structured and accelerated career paths, and ongoing education and training throughout employment. Store Manager Accelerate Readiness Training (SMART) Program, a 9-month program which provides fast-tracked training to highly motivated department managers to transition to Store Managers. Internship opportunities for JJOA youth who are 18 years of age or older. Visit the Natural Grocers store locator to find the nearest participating store. Additional details on the partnership can be found here: https:// www.naturalgrocers.com/martinluther-king-day
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shopping center a reality,” commented Jim Watson. “Watson and Associates are committed to making a difference in the communities they serve," said Judy Watson, who has been instrumental in spearheading the Judy Rodriguez Art program on
campus. Much of the art seen in the areas surrounding the campus has been funded by this program. Follow@TheShopsatUniversityPark on Facebook and Instagram for more information on the event and its tenants.
Scholarship applications open for underrepresented students in the chemical sciences ...continued The ACS Scholars Program is generously supported by: Founding Partner $1 million+ PPG Industries Benefactor $1 million Procter & Gamble Visionary Partners $500,000 3M The Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation GlaxoSmithKline Sustaining Partners $250,000 ACS Petroleum Research Fund BASF Dow Corning
DuPont Merck & Co. Inc. Schering-Plough Société de Chimie Industrielle Partners $100,000 Air Products AstraZeneca Celgene Covestro CME ACS – Chemical Marketing and Economics Group, ACS NY Section Dow Chemical Co. Genentech Gilead Sciences Pfizer Xerox
Community Invited To Groundbreaking Ceremony For New French Valley Library Educational News
Natural Grocers Launches Innovative Strategic Partnership with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to "Support America's Families Together" Natural Grocers investments include fundraising, job and internship opportunities, and general management career training for the JJOA network Community News LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- One of America's leading natural and organic grocery retailers, Natural Grocers, has joined forces with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. (JJOA) for a first-of-its-kind innovative partnership to "Support America's Families Together." The program incorporates a multi-faceted approach: An investment campaign inclusive of donations, customer fundraising and ongoing salesbased giveback. Support for JJOA's Graduation Assistance Program (GAP) Fund. Access to job and internships opportunities, as well as Natural Grocers' Store Manager Accelerated Readiness Training (SMART) program. Supporting Americas Families Together Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers was built on and continues to operate by its Five Founding Principles, which play a key factor in the company's deep commitment to its customers and the communities it serves. JJOA, founded in 1938, is a membership organization of
mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. "At Natural Grocers, our core principles not only define who we are, but also who we partner with in our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities by providing access to affordable, high quality food and nutrition education," said Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers Chairman and Co-President. "As our partner, Jack and Jill of America, helps us to reinforce our purpose-driven mission to all communities across the country." With 154 Natural Grocers in 20 states, and more than 245 JJOA chapters with more than 40,000 family members nationwide, the two organizations have established a partnership based upon their shared values of: Commitment to education and empowerment. Commitment to the communities that they serve by making high (continued in next 2 columns)
(French Valley, CA) — Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington and the Riverside County Library System (RCLS) invite the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new French Valley Library at 1 PM on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 located on the northeast corner of Winchester Road and Skyview Road in the unincorporated area of Riverside County. “The central location of this new library in the French Valley community will be valuable for everyone, no matter your age,” said Supervisor Chuck Washington. “Every time I take my grandkids to the library, I think I’m just as excited as they are.” The modern design of the new French Valley Library will be a 25,000 square foot single story facility situated on a 2.6-acre parcel. The library has been contemporarily designed to meet the communities growing needs. “The libraries of the 21st century
have become essential resource centers with specialized programs for students, seniors, veterans, business owners, jobseekers and more. When a library is built, the entire community benefits,” added Supervisor Washington. Features of the new library include space for a large collection of books and media materials, dedicated zones for teens and young children, a 125 seat multi-use community room, group study rooms, technology areas with charging stations and opportunity rooms for pop-up exhibits and other programs and events. In addition to the library, the property will offer a peaceful outdoor reading and study area. The Riverside County Library System is a division of the Riverside County Economic Development Agency. For more information, please contact the Riverside County Library System at (951) 369-3003 or visit www.rivlib.net.
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After an eight-month-long HUD Issues Improved Fair Housing investigation, homicide detectives Rule...continued options in communities to affirmatively further fair arrested two suspects for the murder housing across the country,” said housing. Since then, HUD found Secretary Carson. “By fixing the that in contrast to its stated goals, of Dominic Beard SB County News old Affirmatively Furthering Fair the AFFH rule proved ineffective,
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 10:35 p.m. UPDATE: January 6, 2020 INCIDENT: Murder Investigation – Suspects Arrested LOCATION: Casa Bella Apartments – 16980 Nisqualli Rd., Victorville SUSPECTS: Edmond Smith, age 31 a transient of Victorville – booked Jan. 3, 2020 for Murder Ravon Friend, age 20 a resident of Barstow – arrested Jan. 4, 2020 for Murder Barion Walkins, age 20 a transient of Los Angeles – arrested Jan 4, 2020 for Robbery VICTIM: Dominic Beard, 29 years old, resident of Victorville SUMMARY: UPDATE – January 6, 2020 Following an eight (8) monthlong investigation, homicide detectives arrested two suspects for the murder of Dominic Beard and a third suspect for robbery. Through investigation, homicide detectives identified Edmond Smith, Ravon Friend, and Barion Walkins as suspects. The three suspects forced entry in to the victim’s residence. Smith and Friend were involved in a physical altercation with the victim prior to the shots fired that struck and killed the victim. Walkins was in another room of the apartment when the shooting occurred, stealing property. The suspects were also found to be known gang members. The victim and the suspects were known to each other prior to the incident. Edmond Smith was currently in custody at the High Desert Detention Center on an unrelated charge. On January 3, 2020, he was booked for murder and is being held without bail. Ravon Friend was arrested in Barstow on
January 4, 2020. He was transported and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for Murder and is being held without bail. Barion Walkins was arrested in Los Angeles on January 4, 2020. He was transported and booked into the Central Detention Center for Robbery and is being held without bail. No additional information is being released. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Detail, Detective Mike Gardea at (909)387-3589 or remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com ********* On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 10:35 p.m., Victorville Sheriff’s Station deputies were dispatched to an apartment in the Casa Bella Apartment complex on Nisqualli Road following a report of an assault. Upon arrival, deputies located a 29-year-old male, later identified as Dominic Beard, unresponsive inside an apartment. Beard was pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide Investigators responded to conduct the investigation. Investigators have learned multiple suspects entered the victim’s residence and the victim was shot during a suspected home invasion robbery. Refer: Detective Mike Gardea or Sergeant Scott Thies Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail Phone No. (909)387-3589 Case No. DR#171902904 H#2019-030 JOHN McMAHON, SheriffCoroner San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
San Bernardino County Homeless Point-In-Time Count and Survey SB County News
On Jan. 23, field teams of volunteers will canvass all of the county’s cities, towns and unincorporated communities in an effort to count, survey and assist the county’s homeless population. Volunteers will include members of the public, community groups, County employees, homeless service providers, and privatesector stakeholders. Volunteers who are able to engage with homeless individuals will ask specific survey questions, offer hygiene kits, and provide information on who to contact for homeless services. Data collected during the PointIn Time Count (PITC) is critical to effective strategic planning and is the main source of data used by the federal government to track the number, demographics and needs of people experiencing homelessness throughout the county. These numbers are also used to determine federal funding allocations to address homelessness. For the second year, volunteers will conduct the entire unsheltered Point-In-Time Count by use of a web-based application designed specifically for the San Bernardino County PITC. Volunteers will need to have an Internetwork Operating System (IOS-Apple) or Android “smart” phone in order to
conduct the survey. The annual PITC, coordinated by the San Bernardino Office of Homeless Services (OHS) in conjunction with the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership (SBCHP), is designed to obtain an estimated number of homeless individuals and families in San Bernardino County on a given day and to discover their specific needs. Individuals and organizations are invited to volunteer to participate in the PITC, which will be conducted on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 6 to 10 a.m. throughout San Bernardino County. For more information or to register as a volunteer, please visit www.sbcounty.gov/dbh/sbchp . If you have questions regarding the count call the OHS at (909) 386-8297 or email Claudia Doyle a t claudia.doyle@dbh.sbcounty.gov. The OHS works to develop countywide public and private partnerships and to coordinate services and resources to end homelessness in San Bernardino County. Through this, OHS is helping to achieve the Countywide Vision by working to create a sustainable system of community health, public safety, and housing. Information on the Countywide Vision and OHS can be found at www.sbcounty.gov.
Housing rule, localities now have the flexibility to devise housing plans that fit their unique needs and provide families with more housing choices within their reach.” “Mayors know their communities best, so we are empowering them to make housing decisions that meet their unique needs, not a mandate from the federal government,” continued Carson. “Having said that, if a community fails to improve housing choice, HUD stands ready to enforce the Fair Housing Act and pursue action against any party that violates the law.” Background On July 16, 2015, HUD published its final AFFH rule. The stated purpose of that regulation was to provide HUD program participants with a revised planning approach to assist them in meeting their legal obligation
highly prescriptive, and effectively discouraged the production of affordable housing. In January 2018, HUD suspended the obligation of local governments to file plans under the regulation and, in May 2018, withdrew a computer assessment tool required to be used by local governments in preparing those plans. HUD found that rather than assisting local governments in formulating acceptable fair housing assessments, the ‘Local Government Assessment Tool’ was confusing, difficult to use, contained errors, and frequently produced unacceptable assessments. Litigation challenging HUD’s actions was dismissed. After reviewing public comments and holding listening sessions across the country, HUD is proposing an improved AFFH rule so it can be used by communities to promote more fair housing options.
Survey Majority Of Americans Plan To Hone Financial Focus In 2020 About Half Say Quality of Financial Life Is About What They Expect It to Be Business/Financial News
DENVER—The National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) has released results from its annual survey on consumer expectations, finding that three quarters (76 percent) of U.S. adults will make financial New Year’s resolutions for 2020. The top goals among those who will set a financial resolution include setting and following a budget (43 percent), planning to get out of debt (37 percent), establishing savings (33 percent) and boosting retirement savings (30 percent). The survey indicates that Americans may have anxiety over their ability to save money. Over three quarters (79 percent) of U.S. adults feel financial stress, with saving money topping the list at 54 percent and managing debt at 46 percent. Among those who say something causes financial stress, 45 percent admitted that not having to worry about saving would provide the most financial relief. Additionally, 38 percent of those with financial stress say not having to worry about debt would give them the most financial relief. The survey was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of NEFE among more than 2,000 U.S. adults. “Given uncertainties over the past year, Americans are demonstrating both the desire to control their finances and understand the importance of improving their financial wellbeing in 2020,” says Billy Hensley, Ph.D., president and CEO of NEFE. “Even in a strong economy, more than half of Americans say they are living paycheck to paycheck due to credit card debt, managing housing expenses and dealing with employment struggles. This illustrates why it is important to stay focused on your financial health as much as your physical health.” In 2019, over seven in 10 (72 percent) of U.S. adults experienced unexpected major expenses or financial setbacks. Transportation issues (25 percent), housing repairs/ maintenance (23 percent), medical care for an injury or illness (21 percent) and inability to keep up with debt (20 percent) hovered at the top of the list. According to the survey, about one third of U.S. adults said that if they were faced
with a major unexpected expense, they would pay for it using cash (32 percent), followed by emergency savings (31 percent) and credit card(s) (29 percent). “Often financial professionals advise saving six to nine months of living expenses, which can be overwhelming to most. Consider starting small with achievable goals so that you do not become discouraged,” says Hensley. The latest annual survey from NEFE discovers additional sentiments from Americans, including but not limited to: Quality of Financial Life: Almost half (49 percent) of U.S. adults feel the current quality of their financial life is about what they expected it to be, and 23 percent say it is better than they expected. However, 28 percent of U.S. adults say the current quality of their financial life is worse than they expected. Gender Disparities: Among those who will make a financial New Year resolution, women are significantly more likely than men to resolve to set and follow a budget (46 percent vs. 39 percent). Top Anticipated Expenses: The top-three expected expenses for 2020 are paying off debt (36 percent), medical or transportation expenses (both 29 percent) and home expenses— excluding mortgage (28 percent). Paying for Setbacks: About one third of U.S. adults said that if faced with an unexpected financial expense, they would pay for it using cash (32 percent), followed by emergency savings (31 percent) and credit card(s) (29 percent). Men are more likely than women to say they would pay for an unexpected expense with cash (36 percent vs. 27 percent). Anticipation of Tax-Filing Outcomes: Nine in 10 Americans plan to file 2019 federal taxes, and among those who will, 41 percent expect to pay the same amount in federal income taxes as in 2018. Roughly one in five (21 percent) expect to pay more, while 18 percent expect to pay less. For more information on the survey, click here.https:// www.nefe.org/research/researchprojects/consumer-poll/ default.aspx For help getting finances in order in 2020, visit www.smartaboutmoney.org.
Mortgage Broker That Posted Personal
HUD Issues Improved Fair Housing Information about Consumers in Response Rule Government News to Negative Yelp Reviews Settles FTC WASHINGTON – The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, which offers clearer guidance to states and local governments to help them improve affordable housing
choices in their community. Read HUD’s proposed rule. “HUD’s commitment to Fair Housing remains as steadfast as ever before, and this improved rule reaffirms our mission of giving people more affordable (continued in next 2 columns)
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A California-based mortgage broker will pay $120,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other laws by revealing personal
information about consumers in response to negative reviews posted on the review website Yelp. In a complaint filed by the (continued in next 2 columns)
Mortgage Broker That Posted Personal Information about Consumers in Response to Negative Yelp Reviews Settles FTC Allegations...continued Department of Justice on behalf of the Commission, the FTC alleges that Mortgage Solutions FCS, Inc. (doing business as Mount Diablo Lending) and its sole owner, Ramon Walker, responded to consumers who posted negative reviews on Yelp by revealing their credit histories, debt-to-income ratios, taxes, health, sources of income, family relationships, and other personal information. Several responses also revealed reviewers’ first and last names, according to the complaint. For example, in response to one negative Yelp review, Walker wrote on behalf of the company: “Your credit report shows 4 late payments from the Capital One account, 1 late from Comenity Bank which is Pier 1, another late from Credit First Bank, 3 late payments from an account named SanMateo. Not to mention the mortgage lates. All of these late payments are having an enormous negative impact on your credit score.” “Companies that use credit reports and scores have a legal obligation to keep that information confidential,” said Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “They should not disclose that information to third parties without a legitimate reason to do so, and they certainly should not post that information on the Internet to embarrass or punish consumers, as happened here.” The FTC alleges that Walker and Mount Diablo also violated the FTC Act and the GrammLeach-Bliley Act, including by failing to implement an information security program until September 2017 and by not subsequently testing the program.
Walker and Mount Diablo will pay a $120,000 penalty for violating the FCRA. In addition, they are prohibited from misrepresenting their privacy and data security practices, misusing credit reports, and improperly disclosing personal information to third parties. Mount Diablo must also implement a comprehensive data security program designed to protect the personal information it collects and obtain third-party assessments of its information security program every two years. The company must designate a senior corporate manager responsible for overseeing the information security program to certify compliance with the order every year. The Commission vote to authorize the staff to refer the complaint to the DOJ and to approve the stipulated final order was 5-0. The DOJ filed the complaint and stipulated order on behalf of the Commission in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. NOTE: The Commission authorizes the filing of a complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the law has been or is being violated, and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. Stipulated orders have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge. The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers. You can learn more about consumer topics and file a consumer complaint online or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP (3824357). Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, read our blogs, and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.
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A Tribute to a Living Legend: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis...continued from page 1 among the ranks of America’s most prominent leaders. He became involved in the Civil Rights Movement while still a student at the American Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville, Tenn., where he joined the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Just shy of his 20th birthday in 1960, Lewis was the man behind the successful sit-in movement at segregated lunch counters in Nashville. In 1961, he volunteered to become a member of the Freedom Riders and put his life on the line several times while fighting for equality. As chairman of the SNCC, a position he served from 1963 to 1965, Lewis earned recognition as one of the “Big Six” of the Civil Rights Movement along with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., A. Phillip Randolph, Whitney Young, James Farmer, and Roy Wilkins. The group met with President John F. Kennedy to discuss the planning of the “March on Washington.” In 1963, at just 23, Lewis served as a keynote speaker during the march. In 1964, he helped coordinate and organized the successful “Mississippi Freedom Summer.” In 1965, Lewis and fellow activist Hosea Williams led what was planned as a peaceful 54-mile march through Alabama from Selma to Montgomery. The march, a protest of the discriminatory practices and Jim Crow laws that prevented African Americans from voting, would be remembered in history as “Bloody Sunday,” one of the most dramatic and violent incidents of the American Civil Rights Movement. The publicity surrounding “Bloody Sunday” and the subsequent march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, led President Lyndon Johnson to push for the Voting Rights Act, passed by Congress on August
6, 1965, according to Lewis’ biography on The HistoryMakers. Lewis was elected to his first governmental office in 1981, serving as an Atlanta City Council member until 1986. He was then elected to represent Georgia’s 5th Congressional District. “John Lewis has spent his life bravely out front and center, challenging racism, entrenched systems and evil policies that support power and privilege for some as it oppresses others,” stated NNPA Treasurer and New Journal & Guide Publisher Brenda Andrews. “He has helped change the laws and heart of the Jim Crow nation into which he was born, making us all a better people. My prayers for his recovery are with him as he confronts this very personal battle,” Andrews stated. Bobby Henry, the publisher of the Westside Gazette Newspaper in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., recalled his first meeting with Lewis, which occurred more than 20 years ago. “I met him with [former Florida Democratic] Congressman Alcee Hastings, and Rep. Lewis presented me with his autographed book, ‘Walking with the Wind,'” Henry recalled. “I asked him about his preaching to his chickens, which he wrote about in his book, and he responded with laughter and said, ‘they were the only ones who would sit still and listen to me.’ I would imagine that Congressman Lewis would approach his illness as he did in a story from his childhood where he and his family were home during a violent windstorm,” Henry stated. “The winds were pulling the house up from the ground, and they marched from one corner of the house to the other to hold the house down to keep it from being blown away. With the same courage, I’m sure Rep. Lewis will approach his situation.”
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HEALTH/FITNESS/SENIOR NEWS
Family of Black Doctors Has Social Media Buzzing
Embarrassing Questions You’re Too Afraid To Ask Your OB/GYN...continued it normally is, that maybe an indication of an issue. If it is thicker than normal, thinner than normal, has a different odor or is associated with “symptoms” (i.e. abdominal pain, itching, odor, painful urination, etc), then that maybe an indication of a problem.
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
Q: Why am I no longer interested in having sex? Dr. Idries: The answer to this question is not always easy. The most common cause for female hypoactive sexual desire disorder is psychological. This doesn’t mean that women who have less interest in sex are crazy. This means that for women, sex is both physical and emotional. If there is a lack of emotional intimacy in a relationship, the desire for physical intimacy also takes a hit. Another major cause for lack of
“Our dad, Dr. Herbert Oye (fourth from left), is a Nigerian immigrant. Upon moving to the United States, he attended medical school and has worked tirelessly to build his own Vascular Surgery practice,” the young physicians wrote in a statement on Facebook Dr. Herbert Oye is a Board Certified Endovascular and Vascular Surgeon, specializing in invasive and non-invasive treatment of vascular diseases. Dr. Oye received his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, according to his official biography. His General Surgery residence was performed at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, an affiliate of Albert Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Oye completed his fellowship training in advanced vascular and endovascular
surgery at the Arizona Heart Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Perhaps, most impressive is that each of Dr. Oye’s four children followed in their father’s footsteps. David, Monique, Michelle, and Melissa Oye, each said they were inspired by their father and all have become doctors. “Our dad, Dr. Herbert Oye, is a Nigerian immigrant. Upon moving to the United States, he attended medical school and has worked tirelessly to build his own Vascular Surgery practice,” the young physicians wrote in a
statement on Facebook. “Dad has since opened a hospital back in Nigeria and splits his time between the United States and Nigeria. We are all currently in the medical field as a second, third, and fourth year medical student and a first year Internal Medicine Resident.” Each are attending or have attended the West Virginia School of Medicine. Monique, the eldest of the family, graduated in 2018. Michelle is in her fourth year, while Melissa is in her third year. David, the only son of Dr. Oye, is in his second year.WATCHMEN STAR
desire in women is simple aging. For both men and women, hormones play a big part in both sexual desire and functioning. As women age, levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone (yes, women have testosterone) decrease. As these hormone levels decrease, women frequently notice a decrease in desire. The causes of decreased desire can also include medical conditions. Think about the two Ds because depression and diabetes are two big ones. Medication side effects can also cause a decrease in desire as a side effect. Decreased sexual desire is often a complex multi-factorial issue and women should not be embarrassed or hesitant to discuss it with their medical providers.
Watchmen Star Yahya AbdulMateen II Gets Fit On And Off Screen Health/Fitness News
YAHYA ABDUL-MATEEN II GETS FIT ON AND OFF SCREEN Their success has social media buzzing. “Sending congratulations to your amazing family of wonderful world citizens,” Kathryn Stollmeyer Wright, wrote on Facebook. Another Facebook user, Patricia Combs, wrote: “Well done. Congratulations for excellence in your drive, motivation, and ability to accomplish such great and momentous feat. You all are wonderful and blessed,” Combs stated.
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Prioritize Chronic Disease Embarrassing Questions You’re Too Prevention to Slash Health Afraid To Ask Your OB/GYN Health/Fitness News Insurance Costs By Kenneth E. Thorpe Private health insurance spending surged $101 billion between 2016 and 2018. Hospital care and emergency services accounted for the largest share of that increase -- 42 percent. Spending on hospital and emergency care is rapidly rising because our nation's epidemic of chronic disease is growing worse. Patients with even one chronic condition require more visits to hospitals and emergency rooms than do healthy Americans. Sixty percent of adults have at least one chronic disease, like heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. Forty percent live with multiple such diseases. And 90 cents of every dollar spent on health care goes towards treating someone with a chronic condition. Those numbers are going up. By 2030, 80 percent of the population will be battling at least one chronic disease. Nearly one in five emergency room visits by chronic disease patients in 2017 were "potentially preventable," according to one study. These avoidable trips cost $8.3 billion and accounted for 60 percent of all emergency visits at the 750 hospitals analyzed by the study. The most effective way to slow the growth of chronic disease and health insurance spending is to help patients better manage, or even prevent, chronic conditions. Prioritizing preventative care is crucial. Less than 10 percent of adults receive preventative services like regular blood pressure and cholesterol screenings or obesity counseling. Sadly, many patients avoid seeking preventive care -- such as regular doctor visits and taking medicines as prescribed -because they can't afford the outof-pocket costs required. Four in 10 Americans reported skipping doctors' visits due to cost in 2017. High-deductible plans have exacerbated the problem. These plans require individuals to cover thousands of dollars in health costs up front before insurance kicks in. They can be extremely expensive for patients with chronic disease, who visit
upwards of 13 health care providers and fill 50 prescriptions each year. Separately, Americans also struggle to afford their prescriptions at the pharmacy counter. Americans with chronic diseases regularly require more medicines than do healthy Americans to manage their conditions. Multiple trips to the pharmacy counter add up. Nearly one in four Americans struggles to afford their prescriptions. And those with three or more chronic conditions face out-of-pocket prescription costs that are 10 times higher than patients without any such conditions. Failure to take medicines as prescribed can have severe health consequences. One in 10 hospital patients winds up in the hospital because they deviate from their prescription regimen. Those visits set our healthcare system back $289 billion annually. Fortunately, there are several ways to make preventive care and prescription drugs more affordable. For starters, policymakers could spread cost-sharing requirements more evenly throughout the year. Patients would have an easier time paying for their medications or routine visits to the doctor if they didn't have to cover thousands of dollars in deductibles up front. Lawmakers could also explore capping annual out-of-pocket drug costs for America's sickest patients. Limiting cost-sharing would no doubt give patients financial relief, boost medication adherence, and improve health outcomes. To get a hold on our nation's health spending, we'll have to get a hold on chronic disease. To do so, we'll need to make it easier and more affordable for patients to manage, or even prevent, such diseases. Kenneth E. Thorpe is a professor of health policy at Emory University and chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II working out
Seeing your OB/GYN can be an awkward, somewhat nervewracking experience. The last thing you want to do is make the visit any more agonizing. And while, you may be overwhelmed with burning questions about your lady parts, most of us would rather grin and bear it, to make the process as seamless as possible. With the help of board-certified OB/GYNs Dr. Jamil AbdurRahman and Dr. Idries AbdurRahman, here are answers to three embarrassing questions you’re too afraid to ask your gynecologist – because awkwardness is no excuse to stay in the dark about common womanly concerns. Q: I smell “funny” down there. Should I be worried?
Dr. Idries: Worried may be a strong term but a funny odor is something that should be investigated. Let’s start by establishing the fact that all vaginas make discharge. Vaginal discharge is not only normal but it is actually healthy. Vaginal discharge is indicative of normal vaginal flora (the bacteria and organisms that should live in the vagina) and vaginal discharge functions to clean unhealthy organisms from the vagina. Most vaginal discharge will have a mild odor, again this is normal. The key is getting to know your body and your norm. “The issue is when the vaginal discharge has a strong or abnormal odor or if it smells differently than normal. If the odor is fishy, that usually indicates bacterial vaginosis, an
infection and imbalance amongst the normal vaginal flora. Malodorous vaginal discharge can also be indicative of an STI (sexually transmitted infection) like gonorrhea, chlamydia or trichomoniasis. Strong vaginal discharge can also be indicative of rarer things including foreign bodies (retained tampon or condom) and even more rarely malignancies like cervical, uterine or vaginal cancer. So again, worried is a strong term but if malodorous discharge is present, especially if it is new, it should definitely be investigated by a medical professional.” Dr. Jamil: Less concerning causes of abnormal odor can include vaginitis. This is typically a non-STD infection like candidiasis (i.e., a yeast infection) or bacterial vaginosis. Additionally, consumption of large amounts of dairy, alcohol, etc. can affect the vaginal pH and result in an odd odor.Q: How much daily discharge is normal? Dr. Jamil: There really isn’t a “normal” amount. The amounts of daily discharge can vary widely depending upon whether or not a woman is pregnant, postmenopausal, premenopausal, in the early portion of her menstrual cycle, has just ovulated, is on some form of contraception, etc. I normally tell women to be less concerned about the amount of vaginal discharge and more concerned about the consistency and character of the discharge. If the discharge seems “different” than (continued in last 2 columns)
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has been pretty busy in Hollywood, both on the big and small screen. You’ve probably first seen him landing leading roles in DC’s Aquaman, the critically acclaimed HBO series Watchmen and he’s landed the lead role Jordan Peele’s upcoming Candyman. The 33year-old actor certainly has no problem tackling major roles, especially since he just announced he’ll be starring in the Matrix 4 with Keanu Reeves. While fans can only guess who Abdul-Mateen will be playing in the next installment of the Matrix franchise, there’s one thing they’ll know for sure: the actor is in amazing shape for whatever the film will throw at him. While prepping for his new role, the actor has taken to posting his workout routines on his social media for fans to enjoy–meaning it’s a “thirst trap” for the ladies. Even though most of us know he’s in great shape anyway, especially after a very revealing moment in Watchmen series (wink, wink), many of the ladies are still drooling over these new videos. When Abdul-Mateen II broke down his Watchmen workout for Men’s Health, he described his training goals forThe Matrix. “I want to be able to look good and be cut and lean, but also move and be quick,” he said. “That requires its own type of workout.” In the clip, Abdul-Mateen II takes on a series of intense exercises, most of which target his back, pecks, and his backside. He starts with a round of sprints on a SkiErg machine, which ramps up his heart rate, burning fat and challenging his entire body. Next, Mateen II takes up a med ball for rotational wall slams. He’s breaking out of the sagittal plane of movement (front-to-back and up-and-down) to include some transverse plane (side-to-side) and rotational plane (rotational) work, which makes the routine more natural since people move in all three planes in real-life
activities. While no details have been revealed yet about who AbdulMateen II is playing in the Matrix, the actor said in an interview on The Daily Show that he’s excited about the story the movie will tell. “I don’t always have a sixpack,” Abdul-Mateen II told Noah with a laugh after being asked about physique. “I find myself perpetually in roles that require me to work out. [After] the last day of Watchmen, I stopped going to the gym for months. I just got back into the gym about one month ago; I took a fivemonth hiatus because I don’t like working out.” Since being on screen so much, you would think acting was Yahya’s first love. Acting is actually the second career for this rising star, who obtained his undergraduate degree in architecture from UC Berkeley. After getting laid off in 2010 from his job as a city planner in San Francisco, Yahya decided to follow his passion and attend the Yale School Of Drama. “Being laid off was one of the best things that happened to me,” he tells ESSENCE. “I was pretty good at my job and passionate about it, too. But getting laid off just provided an opportunity to go and try something else.” A New Orleans native, Yahya grew up in Magnolia Projects, and later relocated to Oakland, California where he attended high school. Having accomplished so much in his career, the actor says he’s trying to “learn how to allow myself to celebrate my success.” The handsome star admits that he’s constantly striving for excellence. “I’m pretty tough on myself, but I had to learn to allow myself to celebrate my success,” he explains. “I like to work really hard, and I’m not very much impressed with my own self. I’m most impressed when I figure out that I can do something new.” Well we’re impressed and looking forward to what else he has in store.
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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 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 20190014248 Date Filed: 12/09/2019 Filing Expires On: 12/09/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): RELIABLE CONCRETE & RENOVATION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1817 CLEVELAND ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 Name of Individual Registrant: IVAN MEDINA RIVERA 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: 1817 CLEVELAND ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 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 Ivan Medina, 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 19, 26, 2019, January 2, 9, 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 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. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 1900636 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CHRISTMAN SHALOM BOWERS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. CHRISTMAN SHALOM BOWERS to Proposed name: SHALOMYAH DAVEED BOWERS 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: 1/15/2020 Time:8:30 a.m. Dept: V15 Superior Court Of California County Of San Bernardino 14455 Civic Drive Victorville, CA 92392 Victorville Branch A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: November 20, 2019 Carlos M. Cabrera, Judge Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, 9, 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 CIVDS 1936569 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a SHEILA ANN SARKOSH to Proposed name: SHEILA ANN LOZANO b. Present name:SHEILA ANN SWAIN to Proposed name: SHEILA ANN LOZANO 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: 1/21/20 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S17 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: December 9, 2019 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 19, 26, 2019, January 2, 9, 2020.
SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1909446 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): HOWARD FINK YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. 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 St, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Golnaz Heidari, Esq., (Bar #317574), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/8425850 (File No. 560832) DATE (Fecha): MAR 25 2019 Clerk (Secretario), by Daniel Vargas, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant. 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 CNS-3323721# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN 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.
PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: SAMUEL HOWARD JOHNSON Case Number: PROPS 1901065 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SAMUEL
JOHNSON aka SAMUEL HOWARD JOHNSON aka SAMUEL H. JOHNSON A Petition for Probate has been filed by: SONYA HOWARD JOHNSON in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that: SONYA HOWARD JOHNSON 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: 01/07/2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 W. THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0212 PROBATE DIVISION If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Sonya H. Johnson 1298 N. Pico Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92411 Telephone: (909)889-4029 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, 2020.
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gent 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 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 DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Guay P. Wilson 14 N. Eighth Street, Redlands, CA 92373 (909 ) 793-2044 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 26, 2019, January 2, 9, 2020.
ABBOTT A Petition for Probate has been filed by: JUDITH G. HOLCOMBE in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that: JUDITH G. HOLCOMBE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action). The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why, the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: January 29, 2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County Of San Bernardino, 247 W. Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 -0212 San Bernardino Justice Center-Probate Division Main/Central 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 contin-
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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.
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San Bernardino Valley College to Host First-ever ‘MLK Dream Rally’ Local/National News
A student tests the SBVC megaphone monument, built by students and installed in January 2019 to encourage all future SBVC students to “shout their dreams.” SAN BERNARDINO, California—The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be celebrated at San Bernardino Valley College during its first-ever “MLK Dream Rally” on Tuesday, Jan. 14. "Dr. King was most wellknown for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport, and for racial equality in the United States," said Leslie M. Gregory, CalWORKS counselor and associate professor at SBVC, who is helping to organize the event. "San Bernardino Valley College prides itself in acknowledging and recognizing the many cultures and individuals that have made substantial contributions to our great country." The rally is open to all, and will begin at 10 a.m., next to the large megaphone by the Physical Sciences building. SBVC president Diana Z. Rodriguez and Keynasia Buffong, president of the SBVC Black Faculty Staff Association (BFSA), are scheduled to speak, and one
SBVC student will be presented with a new BFSA scholarship launched in honor of Dr. King. The event will be interactive, with students, faculty, administrators, and community members invited to approach the megaphone and shout out how King's accomplishments "impacted them and generations to come," Gregory said. A new banner dedicated to Dr. King and the March on Washington will also be unveiled, and light refreshments served. The event is free and open to the public.
WHAT: MLK Dream Rally WHERE: Physical Sciences Building Lawn, San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92410. Free parking on campus. WHEN: 10:00am - 11:00am, Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Officers falsely portrayed people as gang members, falsified records, LAPD says By RICHARD WINTON, MARK PUENTE
LAPD headquarters “An officer’s integrity must be absolute,” LAPD Chief Michel Moore said. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times) More than a dozen Los Angeles police officers with the elite Metro Division are being investigated on suspicion of falsifying information they gathered during stops and wrongly portraying people as gang members or associates, according to multiple sources. The officers, assigned to special patrols in South Los Angeles, are suspected of falsifying field interview cards during stops and inputting incorrect information about those questioned in an effort to boost stop statistics. In at least one case, body camera and car recordings did not match the accounts in the field interview cards, according to the sources. Some of the officers have been removed from active duty, the sources said. Chief Michel Moore on Monday reached out to some civic leaders in South L.A. to explain the investigation. “An officer’s integrity must be absolute. There is no place in the Department for any individual who would purposely falsify information on a Department report,” Moore said in a statement. The LAPD issued a lengthy statement on Monday explaining that the investigation began after a San Fernando Valley mother received a written correspondence from the department in early 2019 informing her that her son had been identified as a gang member. She believed her son was misidentified and reported the mistake to a supervisor at a nearby police station. According to the LAPD, the supervisor immediately reviewed
the circumstances, including “body worn video and other information, finding inaccuracies in the documentation completed by an officer.” The parent was notified that her son would not be identified as a gang member and any references to him as such were removed, the department said. The LAPD then launched an internal investigation into the actions of three involved officers. “Over the course of several months, Internal Affairs investigators have continued their investigation resulting in identifying additional inaccuracies in the documentation on field interview cards completed by those officers as well as others,” the LAPD statement read. All of the officers involved were assigned to Metropolitan Division crime suppression duties at the time the inaccurate documentation was completed, the statement continued. “Given the serious nature of the alleged misconduct, all involved officers have been assigned to inactive duty or removed from the field.” The Los Angeles Police Protective League, the union that represents officers, said in a statement that it was “aware of reports of discrepancies contained on a limited number of field interview cards that the department is looking into.” It also expressed confidence that Moore “will oversee a thorough and fair process to determine the facts and to also ensure that any impacted officer is accorded his or her due process rights.” A Times investigation published last January showed that Metro officers stopped African American drivers at a rate more than five times their share of the city’s population. To combat a surge in violent crime, the LAPD doubled the size of its (continued in next 2 columns)
Officers falsely portrayed people as gang members, falsified records, LAPD says...continued Metropolitan Division in 2015, creating special units to swarm crime hot spots. Nearly half the drivers stopped by Metro are black, which has helped drive up the share of African Americans stopped by the LAPD overall from 21% to 28% since the Metro expansion, in a city that is 9% black, according to the analysis. In response, the LAPD announced last fall it would drastically cut back on pulling over random vehicles. At the time,
Moore said Metro’s vehicle stops had not proved effective, netting about one arrest for every 100 cars stopped, while coming at a tremendous cost to innocent drivers who felt they were being racially profiled. Officials said Metro crime suppression officers, who number about 200, would instead track down suspects wanted in violent offenses and use strategies other than vehicle stops to address flare-ups in crimes such as burglaries and shootings.
Inland Empire Economic Partnership Announces 2020 Annual Award Recipients Local/National News
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA (Jan. 07, 2020) — The Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) is pleased to announce its 2020 honorees. The IEEP Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exemplary leadership in bettering the business climate and quality of life of the Inland Empire. By using their talents, expertise and influence, these honorees stand out among those who make the area a better place to live for the 4.6 million people of the region. Past recipients of this award include Hasan Ikhrata previously with Southern California Association of Governments; San Bernardino Police Department Chief Jarrod Burguan; Sheriff John McMahon of the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department; Supervisor Janice Rutherford, San Bernardino County; Supervisor Marion Ashley, Riverside County and Loma Linda University. “The people we are honoring contribute every day in making the Inland Empire a better place to live and a better place for businesses to thrive,” said IEEP’s President & CEO, Paul Granillo. “This year ’s winners really impressed the judges by going above and beyond their expectation and all of our winners should be immensely proud of what they have achieved." The 2020 winners are: Non-Profit of the Year Southern California Partnership for Jobs
Business of the Year Ontario International Airport
Educators of the Year Julie Pekhonen, Chair, Inland Empire Desert Regional Consortium and Dr. Ron Carter, Provost, Loma Linda University
Chairman’s Award John Mura, General Manager/ CEO, East Valley Water District
President’s Award Dr Raymond Wolfe, Executive Director, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Public Partner of the Year City of Moreno Valley
The Larry Sharp Inland Empire Leader of the Year Carole Beswick, CEO, Inland Action The winners will be recognized at IEEP’s Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony, which will take place Jan. 16, 2020 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport. For ticket information please visit IEEP.com/ Events/.
T-Boz on TLC’s Legacy, Touring with Chilli and Beating the Odds By Allison Kugel
TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins’ life is one filled with overcoming insurmountable odds and finding blessings in unexpected places. Watkins was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of seven and spend much of her childhood in and out of hospitals due to episodes with the potentially fatal condition. She was told she wouldn’t make it past early adulthood. Her family’s move from Des Moines, Iowa to Atlanta, Georgia when Watkins was nine, and a chance meeting former singer and music executive Perri “Pebbles” Reid and her then-husband L.A. Reid would launch T-Boz, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas into the stratosphere as the biggest selling girl group in music history, taking home four Grammy awards and selling sixty five millions albums, worldwide throughout their career. For all it’s success, TLC has endured a roller coaster of ups and downs over the last thirty years, the biggest blow being the loss of group member Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes in a 2002 car cash, and taking away one third of the lightning in a bottle that made them superstars. Resolute in their will to go on, T-Boz and Chilli have continued to record music and tour, most recently co-headlining a tour with Nelly and Flo Rida which continues through this summer. These days T-Boz is reveling in the most recent chapter of her life as mom to daughter Chase and son Chance, author of the 2017 memoir, A Sick Life, and cocreator of her newly launched line of CBD-infused healthy and beauty products, aptly called TLCBD.
I recently caught up with T-Boz, and our lengthy conversation ran the gamut with nothing left off the table. Allison Kugel: What are you hoping the year 2020 brings you, in all areas of your life? Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins: Health and joy, because joy to me is better than happiness. Happiness is momentary. You can get a car, and then a new car comes out and you want that one. So, joy, to me, is the kind of peace that you can’t buy. If you have joy in your heart, that has to be the most peaceful kind of love and light. I just want to reach that, whatever that is. I want peace, love, joy and health, and that’s it. I want all my loved ones around me to be healthy, too. If we have that, I’m Gucci. Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins established her CBD line, TLCBD, fueled by the desire to share ethical, effective CBD products with her fans. Visit TionneWellness.com to learn more about TLCBD. For TLC’s upcoming tour dates, visit OfficialTLC.com. Allison Kugel is a syndicated entertainment columnist, author of the memoir, Journaling Fame: A memoir of a life unhinged and on the record, and owner of communications firm, Full Scale Media. Follow her on Instagram @theallisonkugel
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ARMC Hosts GenerationGo! Students for Work-Based Learning High school students spend semester learning marketable skills Local/National News
Bloomington High School student Alexis Ascencio, 17, recently worked in Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s Marketing and Public Relations Department and learned how to write press releases and design graphics and posters. She participated in the GenerationGo! Career Pathways Program, which was established by the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) recently hosted several high school students in the Marketing, Nutrition Services and Medical Imaging departments. In 2018, ARMC was the pilot location for the GenerationGo! Career Pathways Program, which was established by the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department in collaboration with other county agencies, K12, community colleges, and private
businesses. GenerationGo! is a career pathway program providing on-the-job training for high school students. “GenerationGo! is a rewarding program for us because we get to train the best and the brightest and help retain talent in the Inland Empire,” said Hospital Director, William Gilbert. Bloomington High School student Alexis Ascencio, 17, recently worked in the hospital’s Marketing and Public Relations
Department and learned how to write press releases, design graphics and posters, and prepare spreadsheets and reports. “Participating in the GenerationGo! program helped me realize that I wanted to go to college to learn about marketing,” said Ascencio. “I enjoyed the work environment and learned about all the different jobs in the hospital.” GenerationGo! students have the opportunity to participate in
a wide variety of careers in the medical field and in the support offices depending on their specific interest. For example, Ascencio was originally interested in the medical imaging field, but after learning about hospital marketing, she was drawn to the new career option. For more information about GenerationGo! call 800-451-JOBS or visit http://wp.sbcounty.gov/ workforce/youth/
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Tamela Mann’s Incredible Weight Loss “I’m Feeling Amazing!” Lifestyle/Entertainment News
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(Photo credit: @davidandtamelamann) Gospel singer, actress and one half of the ‘David and Tamela’ dynamic duo, Tamela Mann vowed to embark on a healthier lifestyle in 2019, and nothing—not even knee replacement surgery or a busy schedule—is stopping the star from reaching her fitness goals, including losing a whopping 50 pounds! In April of 2019, the 53-year-old announced to Instagram that she was joining the WW (formerly Weight Watchers) community as an Ambassador. Other celebrity ambassadors include Oprah Winfrey and Kate Hudson, who have also slimmed down using WW. The award-winning singer set some goals to develop healthier habits and lose weight, not only for her, but for her family. Mann’s 31-year-old daughter Tiffany also joined her mom on the quest to get healthier, which has been motivating for Mann. “It’s nice to have a family member who’s like-minded on this journey! We both have goals we’re trying to reach,” Mann told WW. “Mama hasalways led by example—she’s a great wife and mother, and an incredible performer. I’ve found myself looking to her to learn how to take better care of my body because she’s taken off! She is doing so good!” Tiffany said of Mann. After beginning WW’s new weight loss program in January of this year, the award-winning gospel singer
revealed to Instagram that, “50 pounds lighter and I’m feeling amazing!” she captioned in her new slimmer post. The Meet the Browns star told WW that she’s learned how to portion her meals. She said she eats turkey sandwiches, but “now when I have one, I’ve learned to cut it in half to make it into two meals.” Mann typically starts her day with eggs, toast, and bacon for breakfast. “I’m beginning to eat the eggs without cheese to save SmartPoints,” she said. And her favorite ZeroPoint foods, which you can eat unlimited amounts of on the WW plan? Fruit! “There’s a wide variety offruit [on the ZeroPoint foods list]—I love that,” she told WW. When it comes to eating in between meals, Mann keeps her snacks separate from her five kids and eight grandchildren’s selections. “…My house is full of kids. I still have their snacks, BUT my @ww snacks have their own section in the pantry!!” she wrote in an Instagram post from June. Prayers Up! Tamela Mann Has Double Knee Replacement Surgery Tamela Mann who is known for her many roles in Tyler Perry’s movies and TV Shows and her awardwinning gospel music, is reaching out to her fans and family for prayers for herself. This morning, Tamela shareda video on her and her husband, David Mann’s Instagram, where she
African-American or Other? Selecting Your Race and Ethnicity on the US 2020 Census Form...continued from page 1 Political and Economic Institute (MDAAPEI) at California State University Dominguez Hills. Inaccurate census counts can lead to billions of dollars lost in government funding for states and local communities. That loss of cash can be critical for already under-served neighborhoods that rely on federal and state tax dollars for social programs, healthcare, infrastructure, schools and other local public services. Census counts also determine the number of representatives a state is allotted in the US Congress. “Cultural identity is important to every community. First, in understanding presence. Second, in understanding population growth,” Samad said. “Every ethnicity faces this challenge in the upcoming census, including Latinos and Asian Pacific Islanders, because demographic descriptions speak to a particular community’s service needs.” According to Samad, African Americans have been at a disadvantage in this regard. “For the last three censuses, there have been AfricanAmerican undercounts,” Samad said. “The only ethnicity with larger undercounts have been Native Americans, largely due to their populations being on sovereign lands that limit censustaker access.” According to the Census Bureau, the population of Black or African-American people who did not identify with any other race in 2018 counted for 6.5 percent of the overall population in California. Whereas, the population of people who identified as mixed race made up 3.9 percent of the state’s overall population. The mixed population counts as its own category, making it unclear how many of these people have African lineage. Samad pointed to another factor that might skew the amount of African Americans being accounted for in the Census: Fear. “Black people have legitimate
fears for sharing information with the federal government for numerous reasons,” Samad said. “However, there hasn’t been sufficient education tying the Census to the community’s welfare.” Dr. Tecoy Porter, Sacramento President of the National Action Network, shares this concern. “One of the reasons African Americans are undercounted are our household situations. We tend to not want to reveal all of our information or we do not trust the government,” Porter said. “We think that information could be applied against us.” Hawkins says he understands those fears. However, he believes that they should not prevent people from wanting to be counted. “Most of the time if a person is skeptical, they won’t fill out the form at all,” Hawkins said. “But the Census information is completely confidential.” While some experts underscored the importance of an individual selecting a specific race on his or her census questionnaire, others pointed to the significance of participants choosing how they want to identify themselves. Lanae Norwood, Strategic Communications Director of the California Black Census and Redistricting Hub “My Black Counts,” stated that while educating African Americans on their options when identifying themselves during the 2020 Census is their goal, individual expression is equally important to her organization. “Our civic engagement program is about educating and encouraging the Black community to be part of the census count. We are not telling blacks - or anybody for that matter - how to self- identify in the census or what box to check,” Norwood said. “we recognize that Black is not a monolith and contains much racial and ethnic diversity. We trust people to select the racial or ethnic identity that most represents them.”
explained that she in the hospital and awaiting surgery. The 53-year-old shared that she was having not just one knee replaced, but she’s going to have both knees replaced. “Today is the day ?? I’ll be checking in periodically to give you guys updates as often as I can. Send a prayer up for me,” she says in the video below. “I need everybody to pray. I’m letting you guys in to follow me and pray for me and to be with me every step of the way.” “I’m real emotional. I may be crying a little bit. I may be here a couple of days,” she says tearfully. People who have moderate to severe arthritis in both knees may consider getting double knee replacements—replacing both knees during one surgery. Between 4% and 6% of knee replacement surgeries are double knee replacements,1 during which both of the patient’s knees are replaced. This procedure is sometimes called bilateral knee replacement. Double knee replacements have similar short- andlong-term results to single-knee replacements. Most patients report a reduction in knee pain and an improvement in function after both surgeries. Many people consider double knee replacements, at the same time, more efficient and convenient. For example, patients spend less time in
the hospital, less time off work, and less time in physical therapy. It also tends to cost less than having two separate surgeries. However, there are disadvantages, including an increased risk of blood loss and increased risk of complications. (Though it is worth noting that people who elect to have double knee replacement are exposed to these risks just one time.) There are no set age requirements for double knee replacements. Some surgeons use a cut-off age—for example, they might only perform double knee replacements on patients aged 60 and younger. Other surgeons evaluate each patient on a case-by-case basis. Tamela Mann has launched her own designer line of activewear! Her new activewear collection espouses the descriptions comfort and style. With sizes from XL to 4X and a sizing chart to make sure the fit is accurate, the six-piece collection features hoodies, pants, a shirt and skirt. The starting price is $39.50 and the colors are black and white with gray floral accents. The website also featuresTamela modeling some of the outfits. For all the information or to place an order, go to http:// www.TamelaMann.com We’re sending up prayers for you Tamela Mann. Praying and believing for a full recovery!
MOCA Launches Free General Admission With Free Cultural Celebration On Saturday, January 11, 2020 Lifestyle/Entertainment News
WHEN: 2020
Saturday, January 11,
11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. WHAT: The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is launching its free general admission on January 11, 2020 with a free, family-friendly celebration at both MOCA locations. The day will feature performances, music, art-making activities, food, and more. It's a day to celebrate with MOCA’s friends and neighbors and welcome everyone into this new and exciting chapter of art for all. General admission to MOCA is free courtesy of Carolyn Clark Powers. WHERE: MOCA Grand Avenue Schedule: Talking Tours (12:30pm, 1:30pm [Spanish], 2:30pm) Led by knowledgeable educators, MOCA’s Talking Tours are a great way to connect to contemporary art for free. Each tour is provides visitors with the opportunity to discuss, ask questions, and dive deeper into the works on view. Through these tours, we engage visitors and expand their appreciation and understanding of art. No reservations necessary. MOCA Store Sidewalk Sale (All Day) MOCA Store’s sidewalk sale takes over the plaza with great finds at discounted prices! Enjoy sale prices on many MOCA Store items, including out-of-print books, art prints, fine jewelry, home accents, and other unique gifts. Discounts range from 50-90% off. All sales are final, no further discounts apply. Screening: Ulysses Jenkins, Dream City (All Day) One of MOCA’s recent acquisitions, Jenkins's Dream City video work will be on loop inside the
Ahmanson Auditorium at MOCA Grand Avenue. A video companion to a twenty-four hour group performance organized by Jenkins, Dream City collages live music, poetry, and dance into a pulsating kaleidoscope of color and sound. Multiple characters and objects interact in a fantastical dream state, linked through a story being told aloud. With this performance, created in response to Ronald Reagan's presidency, Jenkins questioned the state of society, not only the political situation but also social, environmental, and economic issues. DJ Sets by Directory Assistance (Noon–4pm) Directory Assistance is LA based and organized by Luke Kim who goes by They/Them DJ. Started as a space for POC Queer folks, it grew to a safe space party where marginalized bodies are never turned away for lack of funds. Cath Directory Assistance DJs on the Sculpture Plaza. DJ lineup to follow. The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA Schedule: TAIKOPROJECT Performance and Hands-On Workshop (Time TBD) TAIKOPROJECT was founded in 2000 in Los Angeles by a group of young, emerging taiko drummers led by Bryan Yamami and Masato Baba. Since its founding, the group has been fiercely gender-balanced and has embraced the multi-cultural openness that has allowed this art form to thrive. The group continues to define a modern American style of taiko, blending traditional forms with an innovative and fresh aesthetic. Experience one of the leading American taiko performing ensembles, seamlessly combining the best of traditional and powerful
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Create mini-sculptures and design mini-installations using wire, paper, plastilina dough, and miniature plastic models. The mini sculptures and installations will be placed inside a gallery model, photographed, and projected onto a large screen. The
process encourages us to think about physical perceptions of scale and proportion, as well as the symbolism and power behind monuments and monumentality. This workshop is part of MOCA’s free, drop in events featuring art workshops for makers of all ages and experience levels. Plus enjoy games, food trucks, a cash bar, complimentary My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream, and more! There will be a free shuttle running between MOCA’s two locations from 11:30am to 5:30pm for your convenience to experience both sites.
“Nevertheless, Not My Will, But Thy Will, Oh Lord!” By: Lou Yeboah Boy, only, if we would take that stance, how different our lives would be. But naw, we want, “Our Will” to be done. Well, News Flash! It’s not about “Our Will,” it’s about “God’s Will,” and the sooner we register that the better off we will be. For thus saith the Lord, “You come into the New Year expecting Me to do for you what you want do for Me. Tell Me... What have you done for Me lately? Have you fed the hungry? Visited the sick? Or even entertained strangers? No! Then why do you bother Me? What do you want from Me? You want Me to give you what you want, while all of the time you have neglected, overlooked, and not even considered my will, nor my work. Well forget about it! If you can’t keep My Commandments, why should I let you inquire of me at all? [Ezekiel 14:3]. I tell you, “If you love me, you will obey what I command. For whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one that gets My blessings. So until you obey, don’t expect my blessings, Period! I told you, “My New is not Your New in 2020, and I don’t care what man has prophesied to you, until you obey, forget about it! The Great I Am has spoken!” I tell you, just as Haggai’s message was blunt and he pulled no punches and wasted no words, I want you to know that God is withholding His blessing because your priorities are not right. As Haggai said, “Put God’s house first and He will bless you.” Jesus said the same thing: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.” [Psalms 37:4] says, “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Understand that the blessings of God as promised to all believers do not materialize automatically. There are some
Lou Yeboah things that God says we need to do to activate His blessings. According to [Deuteronomy 28:1-2] “If we will LISTEN diligently to the voice of the Lord our God, being watchful to DO ALL His commandments, THEN the Lord will set you high above all the nations of the earth, and all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you. This is the key to unlocking the blessings of God in your life. [Psalm 112:1]. I believe that every year that God gives us on this earth is to be a year where we are as productive as we can be for His work and as pleasing as we can be for His glory. I hope that the longer you live the more you realize just how fleeting these years are and just how important it is to maximize the potential of each year for being what you ought to be and doing what you ought to do. The truth that obedience to God brings blessing, is the first principle in understanding what it means to be a child of God. Failure to understand this first principle and failure to implement it is to forfeit God’s best in your life. I write this not to condemn anyone, but to remind us all that Jesus who suffered and died for us, expects something from us. We cannot expect to continually take and take from Him and not do something for Him. It is after all, a relationship that we have with Him, and relationships are all about give and take. God wants us to do our part - so He can do His. Listen…. Follow… Do…. Blessings Activated by Obedience. Welcome to the New Year... 2020!
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Confessions of a First-Time Voter Jessica Quinn Online Communications Specialist I remember vividly the last presidential election. I was in Burlington attending my final year of undergrad at the University of Vermont. The week leading up to the election was a tremendous challenge for me. It became clear the race would not have an obvious outcome, and as the votes were counted, I became increasingly regretful. You see, I had made a mistake. I had missed the deadline to register for an absentee ballot in my home state of New Hampshire, and here I was, facing the first presidential election in which I was old enough to vote, unable to do so. In an election in which I had so much to say, my voice went unheard. I was angry with myself and embarrassed to admit my error. Since that election, I have faithfully voted at every opportunity. I have voted for governor, senator, school board, and judge, all in eager anticipation of 2020. I have come to appreciate the importance of my vote. My vote is my voice. My voice for reproductive rights, my voice for environmental justice, my voice for peace, my voice for workplace equality, my voice for criminal
justice reform, my voice for gun safety. Last election, I missed out on using my voice. I am reminded of this each time a new rule is proposed or a federal judge is appointed. As a member of the United Church of Christ, I am also aware of my responsibility to vote as a person of faith. Each time I walk into a polling station, I carry with me my values and my belief in love of neighbor and working toward a just world for all. The UCC’s Our Faith Our Vote Campaign offers resources for worship, tips for being active in elections, and helpful videos and links on the do’s and don’ts for engaging in the political process. I hope you will join me in using these tools to be informed about the issues and to encourage others in your community to vote. Election Day 2020 is a big day for me. It will be my first time participating in a presidential election, but more than that, it will be a crucial opportunity for me to use my voice. In this pivotal year, I pray for God’s grace to listen attentively, to speak clearly and to remain open to the vision God holds for all of us.
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Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Also Includes Clyburn Effort to Expand Community Health Centers Local/National News
3 Ways You Can Make Money From Credit Card Companies Today! Lifestyle News
Instead of constantly borrowing money from credit card companies and paying tons of money in interest, you can start profiting from credit card companies. How does it work? It’s simple! All you have to do is practice financial discipline and implement some smart strategies in order to be in the driver’s seat. 1. Take Advantage Of Sign-Up Bonuses
U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. This landmark legislation gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with drug companies and extends those lower prices to Americans with private insurance too. “This is an important step toward providing American consumers more accessible and affordable prescription drugs,” Congressman Clyburn said. “In the United States, our drug prices are nearly four times higher than in similar countries, and this legislation will provide real price
reductions that will put significant money back in the pocket of consumers.” Negotiating lower prescription drug prices has the added benefit of cost savings to American taxpayers. A portion of those savings will be reinvested in the National Institutes of Health to research new cures and treatments. Cost savings will also support an expansion of Medicare benefits to cover dental, vision, and hearing needs and sets a $2,000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costs for those on Medicare. In addition, cost savings will be used to fund provisions of Congressman Clyburn’s H.R.
1943 – Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2019. H.R. 3 will provide a $10 billion funding boost to community health centers, which serve 28 million Americans in communities across the United States, including over 350,000 veterans, 8 million children, and 1.4 million homeless patients. This $10 billion includes $5 billion for capital improvements and construction to expand the footprint of community health centers and an additional $5 billion in funding over the next five years for community health center grants, allowing them to serve more people, including
Americans living in rural areas, where half of the Centers are located. “Providing robust funding to build on the success of community health centers is critically important to providing quality health care in hard-toreach communities,” Congressman Clyburn continued. “In my district alone, where three rural hospitals have closed, there are eight federally-funded community health centers working to serve almost 190,000 patients.” H.R. 3 passed the House on a bipartisan vote, 230-192, and was sent to the Senate for consideration.
Credit card companies are paying you to apply for their rewards-based cards and to use them as your go-to payment option. If you surf the web, you’ll find that many top companies are paying you hundreds of dollars or equivalent points when you spend a certain amount of money on your card in a certain time frame. For example, there are cards that will give you $500 if you spend $3000 in the first three months. If you qualify for thecards and it makes sense for your lifestyle, it’s easy money that you could earn throughout the year. Before taking advantage of sign-up bonuses, make sure the additional card will not negatively impact your credit score. You should also have the necessary money on hand to pay your cards in full every month to avoid interest charges. Be smart about the cards you choose to add to your wallet. It wouldn’t make sense to get a card that requires you to spend $3000 over a certain period of time if you don’t have $3,000 in expenses coming up. Don’t spend money that you don’t need to spend just to get a sign-up bonus. 2. Invest In Credit Card Company Stocks A great way to multiply the money you have is by investing it. Investing allows your money to work hard for you without you intervening in the process.
American Express, Visa, and Mastercard are examples of credit card companies that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. You can own a piece of the company and profit from the growth of the credit card companies. You don’t need thousands of dollars to get started but the more shares you own, the more money you can make. You can also receive a recurring stream of income from credit card companies that pay dividends. Before investing in any stock, do your due diligence. Research the company, review the financial statements, and followmarket updates to determine if the stock makes sense for your portfolio right now. 3. Get Rewarded For Buying Things You Purchase Every Day What if you receive rewards for buying things you need and love? That may sound too good to be true but it’s possible when you have rewards-based credit cards. Many cards reward you with points for using your card to pay for gas, groceries, flights, hotels, and restaurant splurges. Those points can be redeemed for gift cards, travel, or cashback in your bank account. For this to work, you have to pay your bill on time and avoid interest charges. You wouldn’t want to pay a credit card company more in fees than you’re getting in rewards. Talk to a knowledgeable financial coach to discuss your options and develop a strategy that aligns with your goals. It’s easy to make money from credit card companies but you have to be equipped with the right information and mindset to make it happen.