Vol. 49 No. 13
July 19, 2018 - July 25, 2018
This publication is a Certified DBE/ SBE / MBE in the State of California CUCP #43264 Metro File #7074 & State of Texas File #802505971 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)
Trump at Putin summit: 'I don't see any reason why' Russia would interfere By Doug G. Ware and Ed Adamczyk
President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on Monday. Prior to the conference, President Trump met with President Putin to discuss a variety of subjects including election meddling, the war in Syria and the North Korean threat. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin each expressed optimism at their summit in Helsinki on Monday, a meeting that ended with a controversial joint news conference. At a press briefing at which both spoke, Trump said the two had "deeply productive dialogue." "It went well," he said. Trump said relations between the United States and Russia have "never been worse than it is now. That changed, about four hours ago." He added that he and Putin "spent a great deal of time" on the issue of election meddling, and discussed the Syria crisis at length. Trump's remarks at the news conference were met by some with strong criticism -- particularly for slamming Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation and appearing to back Putin's denial that Moscow did not interfere in the 2016 U.S. election. "He just said it's not Russia,"
Trump said. "I will say this. I don't see any reason why it would be." Multiple members of Trump's own government and the entire U.S. intelligence community have already concluded that Russia did indeed attempt to sway the vote in Trump's favor. "I have great confidence in my intelligence people, but I will tell you that President Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today," Trump said Monday. On the topic, Putin emphatically stated, "The Russian state has not interfered and will not interfere in U.S. internal affairs." The Russian leader called the first meeting "a good conversation," adding "I hope we start to get to know each other better." Noting that "mutual interests abound," he said he gave specific suggestions on dealing with crises under discussion. He indicated the talks were wide-ranging and covered nuclear non-proliferation,
Middle Eastern affairs in Israel and Syria, Iran and the nuclear deal and Trump's recent negotiations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. "Syria could be the first showcase example of joint work," he said. "We have all the required components" for peace. Putin defended the Iran nuclear deal, from which the United States withdrew earlier this year, and called for security for Israel. Also in the question period, Putin said Russia had no compromising information on Trump and that he was unaware that Trump was even in Russia during Trump's several visits. Putin also handed Trump a soccer ball, in honor of Russia's successful hosting of the World Cup tournament this year and the United States picking up hosting duties in 2026. Earlier, the pair met for a brief media session at about 7:10 a.m. before they held their first talks. Trump congratulated Putin on
Russia's hosting the World Cup and said he looked forward to discussing a slate of issues with the Kremlin leader. "I think the world wants to see us get along. We are the two great nuclear powers, we have 90 percent of the world's nuclear [weapons]. That's not a good thing, that's a bad thing," Trump said at the brief media session. "We, hopefully, can do something about that because it's not a positive force, it's a negative force." Trump also said he's confident Washington and Moscow can improve relations and said a friendly and productive relationship is "a good thing." Trump's motorcade arrived just before 7 a.m. EDT at the beige neoclassical palace on the Esplanadi near Market Square in the Finnish capital. Hundreds of people in the vicinity of the palace turned out to watch and take photos of the motorcade, and some held signs and flags. A Finnish newspaper placed billboards around Helsinki with various messages for Trump -- like "Make Human Rights Great Again" and "Mr. President, welcome to the land of free press." A second, expanded bilateral meeting with presidential aides followed the first session. The joint news conference ended the meetings. After speaking to reporters, Trump and first lady Melania Trump were set to leave the palace for the airport for their return trip to Washington, D.C. They are scheduled to return at Andrews Air Force Base around 8:45 p.m. EDT and the White House 15 minutes later. Monday's is the first U.S.-Russian summit in eight years. The last, between former Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev, was held in Prague, Czech Republic, on April 8, 2010.
Youth Leaders Present Nestle With #1 Water Thief Award Community News
San Bernardino, CA -- Fifty student leaders with the Sierra Club’s youth chapter gathered outside the Nestle Bottling Facility in Cabazon, CA today to protest the company’s privatization of public water resources. They awarded Nestle with a “#1 Water Thief Award” in a mock recognition ceremony, noting that the company has been diverting water from national forests using an expired permit. “Nestle doesn’t have a right to claim that this water is theirs to profit off of. Water should be a human right, not something that international corporations can exploit from our communities,” said Sam Rodriguez, youth leader with the Sierra Student Coalition from San Bernardino. Nestle has withdrawn 62.6 million gallons of water per year for the past 68 years for bottling, all from public sources. While California remains in a historic drought and local residents face mandatory water restrictions,
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How is Black-owned Business Doing in the Trump Economy By Marisol Beas | California Black Media Leo Hickman, the founder of Classy Hippie Tea Company, has been in business for seven years. Hickman said under the current economy “there is monetary value, even if you are losing” because Trump “just put in tax breaks for owners,” the American Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, that can be written off. The American Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December and will have some benefits to small business owners. The National Federation of Independent Business says small business owners will be able to file as “pass through entities,” which allows owners to file and pay as an individual. In addition, the NFIB says business owners can deduct up to 20 percent of claimable income. According to the NFIM, taxpayers will not have to file deductions to claim the deduction, “and may simultaneously claim this deduction and the standard deduction.” Hickman said he started his tea company after backpacking around the world. He noticed how all of the different cultures sat over tea and talked about the community, and how “from there at a community level you could activate and start changing the community.” Hickman says that although the Trump economy is helping his business the system was “not built for us.” But he believes that African Americans are not “excluded, where [they] are included is in the programs as workers and the laborer” but that “you have to figure out a way to get access to get to the other side.” Once you are there Hickman says, “There is going to be bigotry, racism, and hatred that will try to keep you where you are at… but you have to figure out how to bubble up.” Because Hickman says, “If you are going to be in this country you have to be about money.” Hickman says there are no actual losses when you can write things off, “that’s why this side is set up for them, it was built for you to take a risk.” But Hickman says that African Americans need to “take the small risk of…thirty five dollars to get your business filed,” because if you don’t “we miss out on a couple hundred grand.” “You are creating your own economy… it comes down to how much effort you are going to put into educating yourself, and it opens up the world; that’s were freedom lies.” Cheryl Brownlee, the CEO of CB Communications, started her small business 20 years ago. Now,
under the Trump economy Brownlee said, “A lot of things [African American business owners] had the opportunity to be a part of before are changing” and those “opportunities are being taken away.” Brownlee started her business 20 years ago in her living room as an idea, launching CB communications officially in 2000. CB Communications has partnered with organizations like The Black Advocates for State Services, Café De California, The International Black Women’s Policy Institute, and the California Black Expo. “We started out…in Sacramento and now we are international,” Brownlee said, working in countries like “Belize, the Bahamas, Bermuda, and [now] Ghana.” Brownlee and Hickman’s businesses are clear cases of success but perhaps anomalies in the Trump economy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics projects the growth rate of the Black labor force to be slower than the growth rate of the black population between 2018-2026. Furthermore, the overall labor force of Black Americans has been on the decline and is between 5.4 percent-10.1 percent in California. Brownlee said, “I don’t think that when you are a small business. You have many resources” they are “limited.” The Guidant Financial Small Business Trends and Statistics show that 67 percent of small business owners face the lack of capital, marketing, and advertising efforts. African American small businesses exist in California but a majority of them are not certified in the State, Brownlee stated. “The small business administration …[found] that there is ten thousand African American businesses in the state of California.” Brownlee said the Black Chamber of Commerce is making efforts to find the business owners to help them get registered. Brownlee said this is important because this gives African American business owners the “opportunity to be on the list, so when individuals are looking for businesses they can be contracted.” Under the Trump economy, Brownlee says, it is “big businesses [who take] contracts and if they want to work with small business they may work with small women owned businesses, not African American women, just to meet that check box.” According to the Public Law Research Institute this check box is the federal preferences in public employment, contracting, and education based on ethnicity to eradicate (continued on page 3)
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Nestle continues to divert publicly-owned resources. Sierra Club youth activists cited corporate privatization and climate change as factors that have exacerbated ongoing water shortages in California and around the world. “Nestle is taking water from our
communities and then trying to sell it back to us for profit, while also worsening environmental degradation with plastic water bottles and packaging, and a pipeline that goes through the forest,” said Erika Ruiz, San Bernardino resident and youth leader with the
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Leonard Transportation Center highlights autonomous and connected vehicles in fourth Regional Mobility Dialogue Session will address the coming wave of autonomous and connected vehicles and their potential impact on mobility in the Inland Empire Community Education News
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The Leonard Transportation Center at Cal State San Bernardino is presenting the fourth in a series of six dialogues on topics relevant to the future of transportation in the Inland Empire. The series is open to the public and sponsored by HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure solutions firm. The fourth program will take place on July 31, 2018, at the Loma Linda University San Manuel Gateway College, 250 S. G St. in San Bernardino. In this session, titled “Autonomous and Connected Vehicles – Will They Make Things Better or Worse?” attendees will hear from noted autonomous vehicle and connected vehicle experts including: · James Barbaresso, internationally recognized expert on automated and connected vehicles, senior vice president and national ITS practice leader with HNTB Corporation; and · Brian Simi, chief, Office of Technology, Innovation and Deployment, Caltrans. Following the presentations, attendees can engage in a discussion with an opportunity to share their concerns and ideas with transportation professionals, policy makers and each other. Transportation experts from HNTB will facilitate this discussion and will bring their experience in transportation technology to benefit the dialogue. Along with a look at emerging
autonomous and connected vehicle technologies that have the potential to radically change the way people get around, attendees will also hear about the preparations being made by Caltrans to make California’s roadways safe and ready. In addition to hearing about the new technologies and what can be expected over the next several years, the dialogue will also seek to explore questions related to whether all of these changes are truly beneficial. “In addition to the exciting possibilities for improved mobility, these new technologies present many challenges with respect to safety, regulations, infrastructure, travel costs, traffic management, and psychological barriers,” said Greg Hulsizer, HNTB toll market practice leader and vice president. “This dialogue will address the real possibilities and challenges of these rapidly approaching technological advances in transportation.” “In addition to the exciting possibilities for improved mobility, these new technologies present many challenges with respect to safety, regulations, infrastructure, travel costs, traffic management, and psychological barriers,” said Greg Hulsizer, HNTB toll market practice leader and vice president. “This dialogue will address the real possibilities and challenges of these rapidly approaching (continued in next 2 columns)
technological advances in transportation.” As part of CSUSB, the Leonard Transportation Center is interested in bringing people together to provide the facts, discuss the major issues, and work to resolve them. The center is committed to the notion that finding solutions to the mobility challenges in Southern California is much more likely when people from different walks of life are engaged in the conversations. Kimberly Collins, LTC executive director, said, “We invite anyone interested in being part of the conversation and solution to join us for this innovative and engaging series.” The cost for the series is $30 per session. Registration fees cover a continental breakfast, parking on campus and conference materials. Attendance is limited to the first 50 registrants, so early registration is recommended. To register, go to the Mobility Dialogue Series webpage and click on the “Register Now” button. The fifth dialogue in the series is titled “Transit and Rail – Are the answer?” and is scheduled for Sept. 11. More information and registration details are avail-
able at the Mobility Dialogue Series webpage. About Cal State San Bernardino California State University, San Bernardino is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually. The university offers more than 70 traditional baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, education credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate program in educational leadership. Every one of its academic programs that is eligible has earned national accreditation. CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire. More than 80 percent of those who graduate are the first in their families to do so. For more information on Cal State San Bernardino, contact the university’s Office of Strategic Communication at (909) 537-5007 and visit inside.csusb.edu.
NNPA ESSA Educator Spotlight: Jarren Small’s “LegendsDoLive” Helps Parents, Students By Lynette Monroe (Program Assistant, NNPA ESSA Public Awareness Campaign)
Jarren Small, a 28 year-old, Missouri City native and community activist, launched LegendsDoLive, in an effort to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged youth. (LegendsDoLive) Jarren Small, a 28 year-old, Missouri City native and community activist, stopped asking, “Why not?” and became the answer that he was looking for when he launched the non-profit organization LegendsDoLive. In 2014, without any major partners, Small founded LegendsDoLive, an organization committed to funding and coordinating community-based programs for disadvantaged youth. As a charismatic adolescent, Small was active in various extracurricular activities. He attended Hightower High School, played basketball and earned awards through the Media and Broadcasting Academy. In 2008, Jarren became an Eagle Scout. He credits his accomplishments to the positive impact of his parents’ consistent engagement and strategic exposure to diverse environments. Shrugging his shoulders, Small downplayed his impressive list of academic and extracurricular accolades. “Yeah, I guess I was kind of a cool kid in certain aspects,” Small said. Ironically, Small’s many accomplishments were nearly overshadowed by his difficulty with standardized testing. “Everyone thought I had it all together, but I failed to pass the math portion of the state standardized test,” called the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), Small said. “I passed the Math TAKS by one point—my fourth time. I felt like [God] was giving me one final chance to get it together.” After high school, Small attended Prairie View A & M University in Prairie View, Texas, an hour’s drive to the northwest of Missouri City. “I did very well at [Prairie View A & M University],” Small said. “It was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.” And once again, Small was quite the standout student. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in mass communication with a mi-
nor in marketing. As an undergraduate, he led a movement to bring the first panther statue to campus in reverence of the university’s founding fathers. Small served as the student government association president from 2011 to 2012. Small’s collegiate career was a stark contrast to the challenges he had faced just a few years earlier as a graduating senior. When asked if his difficulty with testing was a defining moment, Small responded: “I feel like my entire life has led to this point, like everything I’ve been through and all the experiences I’ve had have been preparation for what I am doing right now.” Fortunately, for other future leaders like Jarren Small, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), national education law signed by President Barack Obama, seeks to alleviate the burden of ineffective testing. ESSA gives states more flexibility to decide what type of assessments they issue. ESSA also allows states to develop “innovative” assessments or to use other nationally recognized tests like the SAT or ACT. Small said that children are the nucleus of communities and that the success of our schools is the key to community sustainability. Smiling, Small explained that, “Kids are not the future; they are the right now.” The development of positive resources to support children offers a tangible solution to many concerns facing inner-city communities, Small said. Small emphasized that his methods and approach to education are resources that all students can benefit from. Likewise, ESSA requires states to prioritize stakeholder engagement in an attempt to better meet the educational needs of local populations in lieu of the national one-size-fits all academic standards promoted by its predecessor, the No Child Left Behind Act, (continued in next 2 columns)
NNPA ESSA Educator Spotlight: Jarren Small’s “LegendsDoLive” Helps Parents, Students...continued signed into law by President George W. Bush. Currently, LegendsDoLive works primarily with high school students. This year, their widely anticipated annual “Senior Fest” included an all-star basketball game between Hightower High School and Ridge Point High School, followed by an empowerment forum and concert. “This concert is happening during school. Something like this has never been done before,” Small explained, as he expounded on the innovation required to engage today’s youth.” More than 600 students participated in the event. Small said getting students to participate in positive, educational events is not as difficult, as some people might think. “It’s easy,” Small explained. “You just have to listen to them and then give them what they ask for.” Small said that he’s applying
this same attitude to his newest education focus: literacy. In May, LegendsDoLive launched a hiphop curriculum called “Reading With a Rapper” to promote reading and writing proficiency. This program is a response to Small’s educational approach of listening to children first and then responding to their needs. Let’s hope that Small’s enthusiasm about innovative approaches to education radiates throughout the nation as it has in the Houston-metropolitan area. For more information about the Every Student Succeeds Act, visit nnpa.org/essa. Lynette Monroe is the program assistant for the NNPA’s Every Student Succeeds Act Public Awareness Campaign and a master’s student at Howard University. Her research areas are public policy and national development. Follow Lynette on Twitter @_monroedoctrine.
In Search of Dark Matter Researchers, including a UC Riverside particle physicist, interpret new experimental data aimed at showing dark matter interacts with ordinary matter — an unmet challenge in modern physics By Iqbal Pittalwala
Particle physicist Hai-Bo Yu is an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at UC Riverside. PHOTO CREDIT: I. PITTALWALA, UC RIVERSIDE.
An international team of scientists that includes University of California, Riverside, physicist Hai-Bo Yu has imposed conditions on how dark matter may interact with ordinary matter — constraints that can help identify the elusive dark matter particle and detect it on Earth. Dark matter — nonluminous material in space — is understood to constitute 85 percent of the matter in the universe. Unlike normal matter, it does not absorb, reflect, or emit light, making it difficult to detect. Physicists are certain dark matter exists, having inferred this ex-
istence from the gravitational effect dark matter has on visible matter. What they are less certain of is how dark matter interacts with ordinary matter — or even if it does. In the search for direct detection of dark matter, the experimental focus has been on WIMPs, or weakly interacting massive particles, the hypothetical particles thought to make up dark matter. But Yu’s international research team invokes a different theory to challenge the WIMP paradigm: the self-interacting dark matter model, or SIDM, a well-motivated framework first proposed in 2000 by a pair of eminent astrophysicists. SIDM regained popularity in the particle physics community around 2009, aided largely by work Yu and his collaborators did. The research paper appears in Physical Review Letters. The journal has selected the research paper as a highlight, a significant honor. For details, please visit: https:// ucrtoday.ucr.edu/54503
UC Riverside Researchers to Target Mosquito Egg Production to Curtail Disease Five-year NIAID grant will support an ongoing study By Iqbal Pittalwala Entomologists at the University of California, Riverside have received a five-year grant of $2.44 million from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to investigate the role hormones play in the female mosquito’s ability to use human blood for egg production. Vector mosquitoes need vertebrate blood to develop each batch of their eggs. As a result, reproduction in female mosquitoes is closely linked to blood feeding. Mosquitoes pose an enormous threat to humans on a global scale, killing about a million people each year. They serve as vectors for malaria, dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya virus, and Zika virus. The menace of mosquito-borne diseases has increased over the years due to fast-growing insecticide resistance, social complexities, climate change, and the lack of effective vaccines. The research project will allow
Alexander Raikhel (seated) and Sourav Roy have received a five-year grant of $2.44 million from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. PHOTO CREDIT: EMRE AKSOY, UC RIVERSIDE
the UCR entomologists to identify targets that can block the reproduction of female mosquitoes, thereby resulting in significant declines in mosquito populations and the dangerous diseases they transmit. The funding will allow the entomologists to introduce novel research tools for genetic manipulation, such as CRISPR, in their research. For more information, please visit: https://ucrtoday.ucr.edu/ 54516
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Black Workers Need "Real" Not "Fake" Paid Family Leave By Melanie L. Campbell and Jennifer Tucker
When Dorcas, a home health aide living in New York, learned of her mother's illness, she used most of her vacation time to fly home and care for her. After a few weeks her leave was exhausted and tragically she could no longer afford to be with her mother in the final days of her illness. In the end, Dorcas was forced to take unpaid leave, and return to Florida, arriving just hours before her mother passed away. Dorcas counts every penny and the unpaid time resulted in a mountain of unpaid bills and financial challenges that lingered well into the following year. Dorcas weathered that storm. But she says, "it still pains me that I wasn't able to be with my mom during her last days." Dorcas' story is one of many shared in the Family Values@Work story collection. Dorcas' story exemplifies a crushing dilemma that many Black women workers face every day when caring for themselves or a family member. Life shouldn't be this way but it is the reality for far too many in the United States. On July 11, the Senate Finance Committee's Social Security, Pensions and Family Policy Subcommittee held a hearing on paid family leave that featured two very different policy options. The "real" policy is the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act that creates a national insurance program to fund the time needed to welcome a new baby, address one's own health issue, or the serious health issue
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of a family member. It also includes time for certain military families' care giving purposes. Employees, employers and selfemployed workers would fund both the benefits and the administrative costs of the program by contributing a small amount in each pay period to a self-sustaining fund. The FAMILY Act builds on programs in California, New Jersey, and Rhode Island and with the newest programs being implemented in New York, Washington, the District of Columbia, and Massachusetts. The "fake" paid family leave option, restricts participation to only maternity leave and diverts social security funds to pay for the program. U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (Iowa), Mike Lee (Utah) and Marco Rubio (Florida) plan to introduce legislation covering only the birth or adoption of a child. This deeply flawed proposal will require people to borrow against their social security accounts, delaying their retirement date or receiving a decreased retirement
benefit. For most Black women, social security makes up at least half of their income stream during retirement, according to the 2014 Black Women in the United States report by the Black Women's Roundtable. This proposal would result in even smaller social security, death or disability benefits, making the retirement security of older Black women, even more, precarious than it is currently. Any paid family leave proposal that ignores the caregiving responsibilities that families are facing for older relatives is outdated. According to the AARP Policy Institute, each year, 40 million American adults assist loved ones with tasks of daily living. Family members are helping with eating and bathing; household chores; and nursing tasks so people can age in place. Surprisingly, of these 40 million family caregivers, about 25 percent are millennials, between the ages of 18 -34 years old. One in three employed millennial family caregivers earn less than $30,000
Milwaukee Common Council Approves Historic Settlement with ACLU, with Sweeping Police Reforms to End Unconstitutional Stops and Frisks of Black and Latinx People Agreement Would Require Milwaukee to Overhaul Police Department Policies, Training, Supervision, Accountability, and Community Engagement GovernmentNews
MILWAUKEE — Today the Common Council of the city of Milwaukee voted to approve a settlement of a federal lawsuit brought against the city by a group of Black and Latinx Milwaukee residents, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Wisconsin, and the law firm of Covington & Burling LLP. Collins v. City of Milwaukee challenged the Milwaukee Police Department’s vast and unconstitutional stop-and-frisk program. Over the past decade, stop records have failed to show that officers had reasonable suspicion, as required by the U.S. Constitution, for hundreds of thousands of pedestrian and traffic stops conducted by the Milwaukee Police Department. In addition, those stops targeted Black and Latinx people at much higher rates than they targeted white people, suggesting racial and ethnic profiling citywide. For the agreement to become final, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett must sign the resolutions the council passed, and then the city attorney must sign the agreement itself. The agreement will then be filed with the court for its approval. The agreement would require the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission to end unlawful stops and frisks; institute new and enhanced data collection policies, training, supervision, and corrective measures; and foster accountability to the public for implementing law enforcement reforms. “I was stopped by Milwaukee police and treated like a suspect when I wasn’t doing anything wrong,” said Charles Collins, lead plaintiff in the lawsuit and a resident of Milwaukee for more than 50 years. “This agreement gives me hope that the police will change the way they treat me and that I will be able to leave my home and be free of suspicion.” The agreement would require the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission to: Change policies regarding stops and frisks Document every stop and every frisk conducted by officers, the reason for the encounter, and related demographic information, regardless of the outcome of the stop Improve training, supervision, and auditing of officers on stop and frisk and racial profiling issues, and provide for discipline of officers who conduct improper stops or fail to document those stops
Release stop-and-frisk data regularly to the public Expand and improve the process for the public to file complaints against police officers Maintain the Milwaukee Community Collaborative Committee, which will seek community input policing strategies and their impact on the public to improve trust between law enforcement and city residents, and seek diverse representation on the committee Use an independent consultant to evaluate whether the city, the police department, and the Fire and Police Commission are making sufficient progress in implementing the reforms and identifying and correcting unlawful stops and frisks “When police stop people on the basis of race or ethnicity, it doesn’t help solve crime and instead harms the communities the police are sworn to protect. Today’s agreement would guide Milwaukee police away from bias-driven stop and frisk practices that are increasingly discredited nationwide and move the department toward evidencebased policing,” said Nusrat Choudhury, senior staff attorney with the ACLU’s Racial Justice Program. “The Milwaukee Police Department — like every other police force in the country — must protect and serve everyone, regardless of race and ethnicity.” Traffic and pedestrian stop rates in Milwaukee are more than six times higher for Black people than for white people. This disparity was found after controlling for crime rates and other factors that can influence stop rates. Searches of Black and Latinx drivers are more than 20 percent less likely to lead to the discovery of drugs than searches of white drivers. “The Milwaukee Police Department’s work must be guided by evidence and the rule of law, not by the color of someone’s skin,” said Karyn Rotker, senior staff attorney with the ACLU of Wisconsin. “Under the agreement, the department would take specific steps to ensure that officers have reasonable suspicion as required by the Fourth Amendment when they conduct stops and frisks. The agreement’s measures would also guard against the unfair treatment of Black and Latinx people prohibited by the Fourteenth Amendment.” For the agreement and more information about the lawsuit: ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/cases/ collins-et-al-v-city-milwaukee-et-al
per year - that includes nearly 30 percent of Black family caregivers. We urge policymakers to deliver paid family leave programs that fit the times and their constituents' diverse needs. Black workers and their families need and deserve #RealPaidLeave. Our nation deserves nothing less. Melanie Campbell is president/ CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, convener, Black Women's Roundtable. Campbell is one of the hardest working leaders in today's Civil Rights, Women's Rights and Social Justice Movements. Campbell brings together Black women nationally and in key states to build power for black women and girls, families and communities. Jennifer Tucker is senior policy advisor, Black Women's Roundtable. While in her early forties, Tucker shared caregiving responsibilities for her mother, who was living with Parkinson's disease, with her young sibling, while being the parent to an elementary age child and working full-time. A few years later, she was back in the caregiving role to her sibling for eighteen months. The Black Women's Roundtable (BWR) was established in 1983 as the women and girls empowerment arm of the National Coalition for Black Civic Participation, BWR is comprised of a diverse group of Black women civic leaders representing national, regional, state-based and international organizations and institutions.
State Water Board Releases Guidelines for Testing and Reporting on PFOA and PFOS in Drinking Water Division of Drinking Water Provides Guidance to Water Systems Statewide State/Government News SACRAMENTO -- The State Water Resources Control Board today established new drinking water guidelines for local water agencies to follow in detecting and reporting the presence of contaminants once used in grease and stain-resistant coatings for consumer products and firefighting foams. The guidelines adopted by the board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) set interim Notification Levels of 14 parts per trillion (ppt) for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and 13 ppt for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), chemicals that were widely used in consumer products until they were phased out in the 2000s due to health concerns. Exposure to PFOA and PFOS over certain levels is associated with adverse health effects that include cancer and developmental harm. The new guidelines are based on the most health protective levels set by other states and follow a recommendation by the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. The notification levels are being adopted on an interim basis while OEHHA conducts further analysis and develops a final recommendation later this year. The notification guidelines do not require water agencies to test their water for these contaminants, although most California water systems serving more than 10,000 people already have. But if they do test and the level is exceeded, then water agencies are required to report the results to their governing boards and to the State Water Board. They are also urged to report this information to their customers. The establishment of a notification level is often an initial step in the process of adopting a formal state regulatory standard, called a Maximum Contaminant Level. Data collected as a result of the new guidelines, reflecting the extent and levels of contamination, will inform DDW’s decision about whether to adopt a regulatory standard for PFOA and
PFOS. As part of these guidelines, DDW is also establishing an interim Response Level of 70 ppt for the total combined concentration of PFOA and PFOS, consistent with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s health advisory level established in 2016. If this level is exceeded in drinking water provided to consumers, DDW recommends that the water agency remove the water source from service. In California 455 public water systems have tested for PFOA and PFOS. Of those, eight systems reported exceedances of the 70 ppt level for either PFOA, PFOS or both combined. These systems either have taken steps to treat their water to a level below the health advisory or have taken the water source out of service. Part of a family of chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl substances, PFOA and PFOS were routinely used in grease-proof coatings for food packaging; stain-resistant coatings for carpets, clothing and furniture; and as an ingredient in coatings for not-stick cookware. In addition, these compounds have also been used in fire-retarding foams and various industrial processes. While consumer products are a large source of exposure to these chemicals for most people, drinking water has become an increasing concern due to their persistence in the environment and tendency to accumulate in groundwater. Groundwater contamination is typically localized and associated with an industrial facility where these chemicals were manufactured or used in other products, or airfields which used the chemicals for firefighting. For more information on the work the State Water Board’s Division of Drinking Water is doing in tracking voluntary monitoring and reporting by public water systems with these two compounds, please visit a resource page found here.https:// w w w. w a t e r b o a r d s . c a . g o v / drinking_water/certlic/ drinkingwater/PFOA_PFOS.html
Obernolte Bill to Finalize Formation of the Big Bear Fire Authority Signed by Governor State Government News
SACRAMENTO –Assemblyman Obernolte (R-Hesperia) announced today that his bill finalizing the formation of the Big Bear Fire Authority was signed by Governor Brown. “The new Big Bear Fire Authority combines the various fire departments in our region, allowing the important fire service needs of our community to be addressed more effectively,” Assemblyman Obernolte said. “This bill fixes the final administrative issue that stood in the way of creating a fully consolidated fire service in the Big Bear area.” AB 2004 fixes a pension consolidation issue for the newly created Big Bear Fire Authority to become a fully functioning agency. Specifically, this bill provides statutory authority for the transfer of employees to the new Authority, avoiding the trigger of a pension withdrawal liability and saving the Authority an estimated $27 million. “This bill will save our department from having to spend mil-
lions of unnecessary dollars on overhead, money that is better spent protecting the people we serve and focusing on fire risk reduction,” said Jeff Willis, the Big Bear Fire Department Fire Chief. “We are very fortunate that Assemblyman Obernolte was able to help us clear this final bureaucratic burden so that we can more efficiently keep our community safe from fires.” AB 2004 included an urgency clause so it takes effect immediately. Assemblyman Jay Obernolte represents the 33rd Assembly District, which includes the San Bernardino County communities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Baker, Barstow, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Big River, Crestline, Fort Irwin, Hesperia, Johnson Valley, Lake Arrowhead, Lenwood, Lucerne Valley, Needles, Oak Hills, Phelan, Running Springs, Silver Lakes, Trona, Twentynine Palms Base, Twin Peaks and Victorville.
How is Black-owned Business Doing in the Trump Economy...continued from page 1 discrimination. “In business, the mindset is the same... racism is becoming blatantly more open” Brownlee said. “It’s really hard” for small minority businesses, there has to be “organizations advocating on your behalf, to show the value” of African American businesses Brownlee said. African American businesses need more access to education
and tools, Brownlee stated. We need to have “more partnerships” within the African American community. African American business owners “have to be more conscious, more aware, because we are not going to survive in this administration or any administration really going forward, unless we really understand what business is.”
Court: L. A. Sheriff Violated Constitution by Holding Thousands of People on ICE Detainers LA County News LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday, a federal court in California reaffirmed its class action ruling that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department unlawfully detained thousands of suspected immigrants on the basis of unconstitutional requests from ICE known as immigration detainers. The court’s ruling confirms that plaintiffs in the action are entitled to monetary damages to compensate for their unlawful detentions. The court’s decision is the latest chapter in the groundbreaking class action Roy v. County of Los Angeles brought by a class of individuals held unlawfully in the county jail, with representation by the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON), the law firm of Kaye, McLane, Bednarski & Litt, the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC), and the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project. “The court’s decision vindicates years of work by the Los Angeles immigrant community to challenge the sheriff department’s abuses. It is further proof for local law enforcement that there will be consequences for collaborating with ICE’s unconstitutional assault on immigrants,” said Jessica Bansal, litigation director of NDLON. “This confirms that the California Values Act is not just good policy, but also ensures police comply with the U.S. Constitution.” In its decision, the court rejected a broad application of the Fifth Circuit’s recent decision City of El Cenizo v. Texas regarding immigration detainers. The court concluded that El Cenizo is irrelevant, because generally local police do not have authority to arrest or detain individuals for alleged civil immigration violations. The judge wrote: “The epicenter of the Court’s decision is that the local law enforcement in this case does not have the authority to arrest individuals for civil immigration violations, which is in line with Supreme Court precedent.” “For years, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the largest law enforcement agency in the United States, callously denied immigrants constitutional protections that universally apply to all other jail detainees –
unjustifiably holding them without cause as prisoners,” said Lindsay Battles, an attorney with Kaye, McLane, Bednarski & Litt. “These decisions ensure that the sheriff’s department will not escape responsibility for thousands of unlawful incarcerations and will be required to compensate every person injured by their unconstitutional policies.” In a companion ruling, the court significantly expanded the number of individuals entitled to monetary compensation for being unlawfully detained by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department as a result of an ICE detainer. It is estimated the more than 10,000 class members could be entitled to compensation for days, and in some cases months, of unlawful detention due to detainers and the collateral consequence of not being released on bail. “This decision should be a wakeup call to law enforcement around the country,” said Jennie Pasquarella, director of immigrants’ rights and senior staff attorney for the ACLU of Southern California. “If you honor ICE detainers you risk significant financial liability.” “Courts around the country are almost uniform in finding it unlawful for local police to hold individuals on immigration detainers,” said Mark Fleming, associate director of litigation at NIJC. “As local police, why would you trust ICE?” Read the court decisions here: Decision Denying LA County's Motion for Reconsideration: https://www.aclusocal.org/sites/ d e f a u l t / f i l e s / aclu_socal_roy_v_la_county_2 0 1 8 0 7 1 1 _ o r d e r _ d enying_d_mtn_reconsider.pdf Decision Denying LA County’s Motion for Decertification of the Class: https://www.aclusocal.org/ sites/default/files/ aclu_socal_roy_v_la_county_201 80711_order_denying_d _mtn_decertification_classes.pdf Decision Amending the Class Definition: https:// www.aclusocal.org/sites/default/ f i l e s / aclu_socal_roy_v_la_county_201807 11_order_granting_p_mt n_modify_class_definition.pdf
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New Lilly Diabetes Helpline to Assist People Seeking Solutions to Insulin Affordability
Medicare can help with cataracts By Greg Dill tient or outpatient because what you pay may be different.
Starting August 1, the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center will point people toward customized solutions based on personal circumstances Contact:Kelley Murphy; murphy_kelley@lilly.com; (317) 701-4007/Dani Barnhizer; dbarnhizer@lilly.com; (317) 607-6119
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 12, 2018 – Starting August 1, a new dedicated helpline called the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center will assist people who need help paying for their insulin – such as those with lower incomes, the uninsured, and people in the deductible phase of their high-deductible insurance plans, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today. A customized suite of solutions for all Lilly insulins, including for Humalog® (insulin lispro), will be used by helpline operators to find answers that best fit the personal circumstances of patients. Among the multiple solutions being made available through the helpline are short-term and longterm options for people with immediate needs for insulin and how people with lower incomes can access Lilly insulin through free clinics. Lilly is donating Humalog and Humulin® (insulin human injection) to three relief agencies – Americares, Direct Relief, and Dispensary of Hope – to supply nearly 150 free clinics across the U.S. “We want to hear from people who have trouble paying for their insulin so that we can try to find a solution for them,” said Enrique Conterno, president of Lilly Diabetes and Lilly USA. “People with diabetes face numerous costs for their treatment including medicines, supplies and doctor visits. Our solution center can help relieve the cost burden for many people and better ensure they receive comprehensive treatment for diabetes. Our solution center will take a targeted approach to the problem by finding customized solutions for people.” David A. Ricks, Chairman and CEO of Lilly, added: “While the current system works for many people, there are still gaps. That’s why Lilly is working with PBMs, insurance companies, advocacy groups and others to bring solutions to patients, and why we are advancing additional solutions today. Lilly and our partners share a commitment to reduce the cost of insulin at the pharmacy counter so that everyone who needs our medicines to manage their diabetes is able to get them.” Based on estimates from market research data, more than 400,000 people living with diabetes in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
could benefit from the new solution center. Conterno said Lilly will continue to build upon these solutions with additional answers for people who need relief from high out-of-pocket costs. Following are the solutions that will be made available starting August 1: Lilly Diabetes Solution Center helpline The helpline will be a dedicated service that identifies solutions for people who have trouble affording their insulin. The solution center helpline will be staffed with people who find options based upon the personal circumstances of the person in need – including their location, type of insurance, and income level. The goal of the helpline is to ensure each person who uses Lilly insulin is matched with the best cost solution available. The phone number will be made available on August 1. Free clinics Lilly is donating insulin to three relief agencies – Americares, Direct Relief, and Dispensary of Hope – to eventually supply nearly 150 free clinics across the U.S. with Lilly insulin. Helpline operators will point people toward clinics that are most convenient to them and explain how to access them. Lilly is working now with the relief agencies to identify as many clinics as possible that can adequately store and distribute insulin to people who need it. (Qualifications will differ clinic-to-clinic). Point of sale savings We are increasing our financial assistance for people who may need help paying for insulin. The helpline will use a suite of solutions to find answers for people who face the highest out-ofpocket costs such as people who are uninsured and people who pay significant costs when they are in the deductible phase of their high-deductible commercial insurance plans. The solutions will be customizable based upon personal circumstances and will include options for all Lilly insulins. Immediate Needs for Insulin If someone has an immediate need for insulin, they will be able to call the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center to learn about immediate and longer-term options. “Our goal is to ensure everyone who
needs insulin can get it,” said Mike Mason, senior vice president of Connected Care and Insulins for Lilly Diabetes. More information on these programs, including how to access savings, will be provided on August 1. Lilly will promote the availability of these programs in a variety of ways, including through paid advertising, social media, and ongoing media outreach. “Lilly has actively engaged in discussions about the price of insulin – and potential solutions for people paying the highest outof-pocket costs – with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, advocacy groups, lawmakers, and thought leaders across the diabetes community. Our conversations have been meaningful, and we’ve taken them seriously,” Mason said. “We look forward to introducing these solutions, and others, that will help more people who live with diabetes.” Between now and August 1, people can dial The Lilly Answers Center at (800) 545-5979. Indication: Humalog® is used to treat people with diabetes for the control of blood sugar. Humalog® Mix75/25™ (75% insulin lispro protamine suspension and 25% insulin lispro injection) and Humalog® Mix50/50™ (50% insulin lispro protamine suspension and 50% insulin lispro injection) are used to treat adults with diabetes for the control of high blood sugar. Do not take Humalog if your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or if you are allergic to insulin lispro or any of the ingredients in Humalog. Important Safety Information for Humalog What is the most important information I should know about Humalog? • Do not share your Humalog KwikPen®, Humalog Junior KwikPen®, cartridges, reusable pen compatible with Lilly 3 mL cartridges, or syringes with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them. • Do not change the insulin you use without talking to your healthcare provider. Changes may make you more likely to experience low or high blood sugar. Changes should be made cautiously under the supervision of your healthcare provider. • Test your blood sugar levels as your healthcare provider instructs. • Your insulin dose may need to change because of illness, stress, other medicines you take, change in diet, or change in physical activity or exercise. • When used in a pump, do not mix or dilute Humalog with any other insulin or liquid. Who should not take Humalog? Do not take Humalog if your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or if you are allergic to insulin lispro or any of the ingredients in Humalog. Who should not take Humalog? • Do not take Humalog if your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or if you are allergic to insulin lispro or any of the ingredi-
ents in Humalog. Before using Humalog, what should I tell my healthcare providers? • About all of your medical conditions, including liver, kidney, or heart failure or other heart problems. • If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. • About all the medicines you take, including prescription (especially ones commonly called TZDs [thiazolidinediones]) and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. How should I use Humalog? • Humalog is a rapid-acting insulin. Take Humalog within fifteen minutes before eating or right after eating a meal. • Always make sure you receive the correct type of Humalog from the pharmacy. • Do not use Humalog if it is cloudy, colored, or has solid particles or clumps in it. • Inject Humalog under your skin (subcutaneously). Never inject into a vein or muscle. Change (rotate) your injection site with each dose. Make sure you inject the correct insulin and dose. • Do not re-use needles. Always use a new needle for each injection. Re-use of needles can cause you to receive the wrong dose of Humalog and result in infection. • Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Humalog affects you. Do not use alcohol while using Humalog. What are the possible side effects of Humalog? • Severe low blood sugar can cause unconsciousness (passing out), seizures, and death. Low blood sugar is the most common side effect. There are many causes of low blood sugar, including taking too much Humalog. It is important to treat it quickly. You can treat mild to moderate low blood sugar by drinking or eating a quick source of sugar right away. Symptoms may be different for each person. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about low blood sugar symptoms and treatment. • Severe life-threatening allergic reactions (whole-body reactions) can happen. Get medical help right away if you develop a rash over your whole body, have trouble breathing, have a fast heartbeat, or are sweating. • Humalog can cause life-threatening low potassium in your blood (hypokalemia), which can cause severe breathing problems, irregular heartbeat, and death. • Serious side effects can include swelling of your hands and feet and heart failure when taking certain pills called thiazolidinediones or “TZDs” with Humalog. This may occur in some people even if they have not had heart problems before. Tell your healthcare provider if you have shortness of breath, swelling of your ankles or feet, or sudden weight gain, which may be symptoms of heart failure. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust or stop your treatment with TZDs or Humalog. • Failure of your insulin pump or infusion set or degradation of the insulin in the pump can cause hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis.
Cataracts often come with age and can affect your vision. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. New eyeglasses, brighter lighting, antiglare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses may help your symptoms. If not, you may need surgery. If you have cataracts and need cataract surgery, Medicare can help. And after surgery, Medicare helps pay for cataract glasses, contact lenses, or intraocular lenses you get from an ophthalmologist. Generally, Medicare doesn't cover eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, following cataract surgery that implants an intraocular lens, Medicare Part B helps pay for corrective lenses (one pair of eyeglasses with standard frames or one set of contact lenses). Medicare covers the surgery if it’s done using traditional surgical techniques or using lasers. Medicare will only pay for contact lenses or eyeglasses provided by a supplier enrolled in Medicare. This is true no matter who submits the claim (you or your supplier). What will you pay if you have Original Medicare? You pay 20% of the Medicareapproved amount for one pair of eyeglasses or one set of contact lenses after each cataract surgery with an intraocular lens. You pay any additional costs for upgraded frames. ·The Part B deductible ($183 in 2018) applies. How much will you pay for the surgery with Original Medicare? With surgeries or procedures, it's hard to know the exact costs in advance. This is because no one knows exactly what services you'll need. If you need surgery or a procedure, you may be able to estimate how much you'll have to pay. You can: 1. Ask the doctor, hospital, or facility how much you'll have to pay for the surgery and any care afterward. 2.
Find out if you're an inpa-
3. Check with any other insurance you may have to see what it will pay. If you belong to a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, contact your plan for more information. Other insurance might include: ·Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) ·Medicaid ·Coverage from your or your spouse's employer 4. Log into MyMedicare.gov, or look at your last "Medicare Summary Notice" to see if you've met your deductibles. · Check your Part A deductible if you expect to be admitted to the hospital. · Check your Part B deductible for a doctor's visit and other outpatient care. · You'll need to pay the deductible amounts before Medicare will start to pay. After Medicare starts to pay, you may have copayments for the care you get. What is a cataract and what causes it? A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. The lens lies behind the iris and the pupil. It works much like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina at the back of the eye, where an image is recorded. The lens also adjusts the eye's focus, letting us see things clearly both up close and far away. The lens is made of mostly water and protein. The protein is arranged in a precise way that keeps the lens clear and allows light to pass through it. As we age, some of the protein may clump together and start to cloud a small area of the lens. This is a cataract. Over time, the cataract may grow larger and cloud more of the lens, making it harder to see. Researchers suspect that there are several causes of cataract, such as smoking and diabetes. Or it may be that the protein in the lens just changes from wear and tear over the years. A cataract can occur in either or both eyes, but it can’t spread from one eye to the other. Greg Dill is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
New Lilly Diabetes Helpline to Assist People Seeking Solutions to Insulin Affordability...continued Always carry an alternate form of insulin administration in case of pump failure. • The most common side effects of Humalog include low blood sugar, allergic reactions, including reactions at your injection site, skin thickening or pits at the injection site • (lipodystrophy), itching, and rash. These are not all of the possible side effects. Ask your healthcare provider for more information or for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Humalog is available by prescription only. For additional information, talk to your healthcare providers and please see accompanying Full Prescribing Information and Patient Prescribing Information. Please see Instructions for Use included with the Humalog KwikPen. HI CON ISI 06JUN2017 About Lilly Diabetes Lilly has been a global leader in diabetes care since 1923, when we introduced the world’s first commercial insulin. Today we are building upon this heritage by working to meet the diverse needs
of people with diabetes and those who care for them. Through research and collaboration, a broad and growing product portfolio and a continued determination to provide real solutions—from medicines to support programs and more—we strive to make life better for all those affected by diabetes around the world. For more information, visit www.lillydiabetes.com or follow us on Twitter: @LillyDiabetes and on Facebook: LillyDiabetesUS. About Eli Lilly and Company Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high- quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. To learn more about Lilly, please visit us at www.lilly.com and www.lilly.com/ newsroom/social-channels. PLLY
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PAGE 5 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180007127 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 6/18/2018 Began Transacting Business: 6/01/2018 Filing Expires On: 6/18/2023 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): ALFA SERVICES Business Address: 313 N. FIRST ST. BARSTOW, CA 92311 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 1615 BARSTOW, CA 92312-1615 Registrant(s)Address: HORUS I. ALFARO 313 N. FIRST ST. BARSTOW, CA 92311 Signature/Officer Title: Horus I. Alfaro BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180006278 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 5/29/2018 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 5/29/2023 Business is Conducted By: CoPartners Fictitious Business Name(s): FINEST PARTY RENTALS Business Address: 5510 BONNIE ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: KRYSTAL M. MONAREZ 5510 BONNIE ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 RUBEN MEDRANO 5510 BONNIE ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 Signature/Officer Title: Krystal M. Monarez, CoPartner BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180007155 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 6/19/2018 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 6/19/2023 Business is Conducted By: A Corporation Fictitious Business Name(s): FONTANA TOWING Business Address: 17316 EL MOLINO ST. BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 17316 EL MOLINO ST. BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316 Registrant(s)Address: FONTANA TOWING 17316 EL MOLINO ST. BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316 A1#: 4132390 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Alejandro Avina, Presendent BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20180007147 Date Filed: 6/19/2018 Filing Expires On: 6/ 19/2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): RAFAEL TOWING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:2924 N. ‘D’ ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: JUAN A . GONZALEZ 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: 2924 N. ‘D’ ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature/Title of Person Signing: Juan A. Gonzalez, Owner BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 28, Correction July 5, 12, 19, 2018.
July 19, 2018
LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180007327 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 6/21/2018 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 6/21/2023 Business is Conducted By: A Married Couple Fictitious Business Name(s): AMCAST CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING Business Address: 10770 MESQUITE ST. OAK HILLS, CA 92344 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: MICHAEL A. CASTILLO 10770 MESQUITE OAK HILLS, CA 92344 ANGELA J. CASTILLO 10770 MESQUITE OAK HILLS, CA 92344 Signature/Officer Title: Angela J. Castillo BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20180007361 Date Filed: 6/22/2018 Filing Expires On: 6/ 22/2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SHELL ROOFING SOLUTIONS GROUP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 4790 CHINO AVE., STE. A CHINO, CA 91710 Mailing Address: Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SHELL ROOFING SOLUTIONS GROUP State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C3436413 Residence Street Address: 4790 CHINO AVE. STE. A CHINO, CA 91710 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/23/2012 Signature/Title of Person Signing: Rudy Gutierrez, President, CEO BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180007313 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 6/21/2018 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 6/21/2023 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): JC’S VENDING MACHINE SERVICES Business Address: 14968 GENOA DR. FONTANA, CA 92336 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 14968 GENOA DR. FONTANA, CA 92336 Registrant(s)Address: JASMINE J. CORONADO 14968 GENOA DR. 92336, CA 92336 Signature/Officer Title: Jasmine J. Coronado BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper June 28, July 5,12, 19, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20180007237 Date Filed: 6/20/2018 Filing Expires On: 6/20/2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TM COMMODITY TRANSPORT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3535 RANCHO RD. PHELAN, CA 92371 Name of Individual Registrant: TAE K. LEE 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: 3535 RANCHO RD. PHELAN, CA 92371 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/04 Signature/Title of Person Signing: Tae Lee, Owner BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 2018.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1814761 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: HOLLIE MORTENSEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. RAYDEN JOSEPH MORTENSEN to Proposed name: RAYDEN JOSEPH PURSCHE 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: 7/30/18 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:S17 Superior Court of California, County Of San Bernardino 247 W. 3rd St. San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino District A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: June 14, 2018 Michael A. Sachs Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018.
YOUR LEGAL AD GOES HERE CALL TODAY! (909) 889-7677 PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HILDA
C. DANNER aka HILDA CATHERINE DANNER aka HILDA DANNER Case Number: PROPS 1800635 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of : HILDA C. DANNER
aka HILDA CATHERINE DANNER aka HILDA DANNER A Petition for Probate has been filed by: CARLA J. VARGAS in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that CARLA J. VARGAS 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: August 09, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County Of San Bernardino, 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino Justice Center If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general 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: Bryan C. Hartnell Hartnell Law Group, APC 25757 Redlands Blvd. Redlands, CA 92373-8453 (909 ) 796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper July 12, 19, 26 2018.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: VINCENT GLEN CHAPMAN Case Number: 18STPB06042 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: VINCENT
GLEN CHAPMAN A Petition for Probate has been filed by: MARTIN JAMES FLINN in the Superior Court of California, County of: LOS ANGELES The Petition for Probate requests that MARTIN GLEN CHAPMAN 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: August 7, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: 2D SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 111 N. HILL STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 STANLEY COURTHOUSE If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Noreen T. Fontaine 400 Ramona Avenue, Suite 106, Corona, CA 92879 Telephone: (951)278-8290 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper July 19, 26, August 2, 2018.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) NOTICE OF ADMINISTER
PETITION TO ESTATE OF:
MARGRETE E. BOM aka MARGRETE EDWINA BOM aka MARGRETE BOM Case Number: PROPS 1800637 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of : MARGRETE E.
BOM aka MARGRETE EDWINA BOM aka MARGRETE BOM A Petition for Probate has been filed by: MARILYN L. JOHNSON in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that MARILYN L. JOHNSON 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: August 13, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County Of San Bernardino, 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino Justice Center If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general 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: Bryan C. Hartnell Hartnell Law Group, APC 25757 Redlands Blvd. Redlands, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper July 12, 19, 26, 2018.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) NOTICE OF ADMINISTER
PETITION TO ESTATE OF:
VALERIE POPTELECAN Case Number: PROPS 1800601 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may
otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of : VALERIE
POPTELECAN A Petition for Probate has been filed by: MONICA FINARU in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that MONICA FINARU 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: 8/02/18 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S35 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 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: Roger von Kaesborg Law Office of Roger von Kaesborg 8460 Nuevo Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335 ( 909) 822-4445 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper July 5, 12, 19, 2018.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: THOMAS H. BERKEY aka
THOMAS HARRY BERKEY aka TOM BERKEY Case Number: PROPS 1800655 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: THOMAS H.
BERKEY aka THOMAS HARRY BERKEY aka TOM BERKEY A Petition for Probate has been filed by: SONJA L. BERKEY in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that SONJA L. BERKEY 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: August 15, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0212 SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Roger von Kaesborg Law Office of Roger von Kaesborg, 8460 Nuevo Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335 Telephone: (909)822-4445 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper July 19, 26, August 2, 2018.
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Witness For Justice #902
Noble Character Traits and Human Rights Peter Makari Executive, Middle East and EuropeGlobal Ministries of the United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
The late Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston and Gary Houston The family of late music legend Whitney Houston has been rocked by the latest allegation made by Whitney’s brother Gary Houston following the release of the new “Whitney” documentary. According to a family source, after claiming that both he and his sister were molested by their cousin, Dee Dee Warwick, matriarch Cissy Houston has exiled Gary from the clan’s fold, RadarOnline has learned exclusively.
“Cissy called him and told him ‘I’m cutting you out of my will,’ and hung up the phone,” said the source. Gary made the shocking allegation in the new documentary in which 60 of Whitney’s closest friends and family members opened up about her life and theorized about what may have led to her downward spiral into drug addiction. “Gary never brought up these accusations before and the family doesn’t believe him,” said
Travis Scott Refuses to Fall for ‘The Kardashian Curse’ With Kylie Jenner Lifestyle /Entertainment News
Travis Scott is proudly in love with the youngest KardashianJenner, 20-year-old Kylie, telling GQ in their current cover story that he isn’t concerned about the “Kardashian curse” associated with the men who fall for the socialite sisters. When asked, “Are you worried at all about falling victim to the Kardashian Curse,” the curse being that men who associate with them are destined for disaster, the “Watch” rapper responded that he doesn’t “even be looking at motherfu*kers,” and never had concerns over the so-called curse. He also insists the mother of his daughter, Stormi Webster, is “different” than the rest. “Kylie actually likes me for
me…Nervous for what? he continued. “I’m on my own island. So hey, come over there to Astroworld.” Author of the GQ article, Marc Anthony Green, shared his own theory on the curse, saying “maybe it’s just extremely difficult to fly this close to the sun,” meaning the men who suffered after dealing with them simply weren’t “built for this level of celebrity,” with which Jenner agreed, saying you have to have thick skin to hang with the billion-dollar brand mavens. “It’s everyone around us that aren’t used to it,” she said. “And we’re just like, ‘Oh, that’ll go away in a day.’ I know these stories aren’t going to matter, so don’t even let them affect you, you know.”
Backpack Giveaway and Health Fair Lifestyle News
To get ready for the back-toschool season, I'm co-hosting a free Backpack Giveaway and Health Fair with Senator Connie Leyva, Supervisor Josie Gonzales and the Bloomington Community Health Center on Saturday, July 28 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This event will include: Free backpacks and school supplies until supplies last Free health screenings Free food and beverages Last year's event was an incredible success and we look forward to another impactful event this year. Please RSVP by clicking on the link below. We look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, July 28 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bloomington Community Health Center 18601 Valley Blvd. Bloomington, CA 92316 (corner of Valley Blvd. and Cedar Ave.) RSVP For This Event
30 Under 30 Award Ceremony & Art Showcase Please join me in recognizing the outstanding young adults who will receive an award at (continued in next 2 columns)
the source. “They think it was used to just drum up publicity for the film.” Cissy and Dionne Warwick expressed their “shock” about the claims in a statement, as well as the “difficulty” they have believing that Dee Dee, who is Dionne’s sister, molested anyone. Cissy added that Whitney deserves privacy even in death. “Although she spoke about her struggle with drugs, the inter-
ventions, her daughter Krissi and issues in her marriage, she never PUBLICLY spoke about her father’s stealing from her or revealed any claim that she had been molested,” Cissy noted in her statement. “IF she was molested I do not believe she would have wanted it to be revealed for the first time to thousands, maybe millions of people in a film.” Do you believe Gary Houston’s claims?
Backpack Giveaway and Health Fair...continued the 30 Under 30 event on Saturday, July 28 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. The goal of the 30 Under 30 Award Ceremony & Art Showcase is to honor the accomplishments of young adults age 30 or younger who live or work in the 47th Assembly District. It is an honor to recognize such service driven young adults who work hard every day to give back to their community, whether it is through the arts, entrepreneurship or com-
munity activism. Congratulations to this year's 30 Under 30 award recipients. We hope to see you there! Saturday, July 28 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Court Street Square 349 N E St San Bernardino, CA 92401 For more information, contact Daniel Peeden at (909) 3813238 or Daniel.Peeden@asm.ca.gov
He's Fine and Smart! How Kofi Siriboe Says He's Learning To Make The Money and Not Let It Make Him By CHARLI PENN
A delegation from Egypt recently visited the U.S. for a week, meeting with civic, religious, and civil society leaders. The visit was part of an ongoing Egyptian-U.S. Dialogue Initiative, organized jointly by Global Ministries of the United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and our partner in Egypt, the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services (CEOSS), among others. The Initiative is an effort to increase contact among people from different strata of society—Muslims and Christians, parliamentarians, journalists, and academics—to create understanding about each other that goes beyond headlines. One of the members of the Egyptian delegation is among the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. A consistent theme as he spoke was the promotion of makaram al-akhlaq, or “noble character traits,” conveying ethical behavior, dialogue, nurturing good relationships and treatment of others, truth, and justice; and a rejection of violence, oppression, and hatred. It imagines a more ideal human community, and is based on the common teachings of the monotheistic faiths, including Islam and Christianity. A consistent point of criticism of current and past Egyptian governments has been their disregard for human rights. In a meeting at the US State Department, the delegation heard those concerns reiterated. Ironically, while the Egyptian delegation was in this country, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s socalled “Muslim ban” and just days before, the U.S. had pulled out of the U.N. Human Rights Council. Images of weeping children torn from their parents along the U.S.-Mexico border and held in cages were broadcast on most news channels; the U.S. is the only U.N. member that is not party to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The delegation saw first-hand America’s
“To All You Card Toting, Medical Mary Jane/Ganja/Roach/Marijuana Smoking Christians!” By: Lou Yeboah
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Bae is all about his money, ladies. Queen Sugar star, and every Black woman's man crush, Kofi Siriboe appeared on a State Farm panel at ESSENCE Fest 2018's Empowerment experience and showed fans a different side of his hustle. The sexy star knows that fame and success can come and go, so when he sat down with ESSENCE Lifestyle Editors Charli Penn and Charreah K. Jackson, he made it clear that he has a plan to make his wealth last...and matter. For Siriboe, it all begins with real estate, which he's planning to buy a lot of. "Space is vast because you can always change it," says Siriboe. "You can always rebuild. If this building burns down right now, the people still own the space. You can always rebuild. You still own the space. That’s where I’m trying to put my money at because I feel like it’s not going to go anywhere.”
Smart move, Kofi. He also revealed how important it is to him to stay grounded as he grows his brand. "I’m trying to really learn where to put it, that way I don’t feel bad about getting it," says Siriboe. He also admitted that he doesn't want to fall victim to some of the traps of having sudden fame and wealth. "Some of us get it (money), and then we get bored because we don’t know what to do with it and the money ends up becoming a burden," says Siriboe. "So it’s like, how can I let this still be the blessing it is, but not let it be primary. At the end of the day, it is just money. It’s hard to say that when you struggle because of something that’s just paper, but it’s just money. There’s so much more to life. What is money if you can’t enjoy it, and wake up and smile." During hi State Farm
poor and homeless in the streets of the cities it visited. And the reality of racism here—including the mass incarceration of African Americans, and police shootings—was discussed as well. The U.S. withdrawal on June 19 from the U.N. Human Rights Council, therefore, seemed both hypocritical and appropriate, given our own violations of human rights. The U.S.’ stated reasons for quitting the Commission were the admission of countries that violate human rights, and a bias against Israel. U.N. Commissioner for Human Rights, Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad Hussain of Jordan, tweeted, “Given the state of #HumanRights in today's world, the U.S. should be stepping up, not stepping back.” Since we joined in 2009, the Council’s criticism of Israel has declined significantly, despite its continuing occupation of Palestinian lands, and its two-tiered court system in the West Bank, which affords Israeli settlers access to Israeli civil courts, while stateless Palestinians are subject to Israeli military law and courts, denying them their basic human rights. Through this system, Palestinian children and youth are subject to physical and verbal abuse, strip searches, solitary confinement, coerced confessions, and separation from their parents and legal counsel. Despite this the U.S. sends more than $3 billion annually in direct military support to Israel, and has recently slashed its support for the UN agency that cares for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. “Noble character traits” have been replaced by the politicization of human rights. No country is innocent of violations. Our faiths teach us to transcend petty politics and treat each other with the dignity each person deserves. Striving to live out those noble character traits can set us on the path toward a truer peace with justice.
“Are ye yet without understanding [Matthew 15:1620]? Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? Do you not know that if anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him? The temple of God is holy…. [1 Corinthians 3:16-17]. What an embarrassment to God and to the Church! What a disgrace to the Cross! Jesus Christ died not only for our soul and spirit, but also our body. Being involved in any act that defiles God’s temple attracts serious judgment of God. You better know that you know! Justifying smoking Marijuana by saying, “but the “Doctor,” says it will cure my disease, and it do relieve my pain.” You dare not justify your unholiness or make excuses for it. God commands, “Be ye holy!” What part of that do you not understand? And what happened to believing the Word of God that says, “By His Stripes You Are healed. Why want you just tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth; you like getting high! You like the way Marijuana makes you feel. Talking ‘bout, it relieve your pain! Naw, what it does is numb your brain which causes you to think it relieves your pain. Killer Bud! Don’t you know as Solomon said; it is difficult
enough in life to resist Satan and keep God’s commandments when one has all of their wits about them. How much more do you think it is when you are all “K.G.B?” “I tell you the most blatant form of sorcery in the book of Revelation is the multi-BILLION dollar pharmaceutical-medical industry, which just happens to be one of the biggest frauds being perpetrated today. And maybe you never thought of this, but you should know that drug use opens you up to spiritual attacks. There are specific demonic spirits associated with liquor and marijuana and cocaine and heroin, and opium, prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and any mixture of drugs, etc., and every time you use these substances, you could unknowingly be opening the doorway for these demonic spirits to come into your life. Leaving yourself wide open to demonic possession. How can God use you as a witness to others if you have no selfcontrol, are setting a bad example to others, and are behaving just like the world? God’s Word tells us that for us to be used by God; we must be sober and avoid intoxicating substances. Substance abuse is dangerous and detrimental – physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Why want you pass instead of puff! Take the steps to cleanse yourself of all filthiness of the flesh that you may present yourself without spot or wrinkle before Jesus when he comes in glory. He is coming soon!
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2 CVS Employees Fired After Calling the Opposition Mounts for Trump’s SCOTUS Cops on Black Woman Who Was Just Pick By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Trying to Use a Coupon If President Donald Trump’s Breanna Edwards
Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) The backlash continues after “Coupon Carl” called the police on a black woman who was trying to use a manufacturer’s coupon in store, accusing the woman of forgery. ‘Coupon Carl’ Calls Cops on Black Woman at CVS for Allegedly Using a Forged Coupon, But Was Busted… Yes, this is yet another story of a sorry white person calling the police on a black person for… The retail and healthcare giant announced on Monday that it had fired two employees at a Chicago-area store, mere days after the woman in question — Camilla Hudson, posted a video showing a white man calling the cops on her.
“We have completed our investigation, and as a result the two colleagues who were involved are no longer employed by CVS Health,” the tweetedout statement by the company read. “CVS Health does not tolerate any practices that discriminate against any customer and we are committed to maintaining a welcome and diverse environment in our stores.” Presumably, Coupon Carl, legally known as Morry Matson, was a part of the pair dismissed, however, CVS declined to identify the pair only specifying that “they were both employed as shift supervisors at the store,” the New York
Times reports. Matson, interestingly enough, is presumably running for 48th Ward alderman, promising “increased police present throughout Alderman Matson’s 48th Ward,” however the campaign site that was cited by the Chicago Sun-Times is no longer active. Matson also is listed as the president of the Illinois chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans, which advocates for LGBTQ conservatives, but the chapter’s website page was also offline on Monday, and the group confirmed to the NYT that they had terminated the chapter’s provisional charter after hearing about Matson’s conduct.
DHL partners with MallforAfrica on a marketplace site focused exclusively on delivering African-made products to the world Marketplace Africa delivers the best of Africa to its global customers. Local/National News
July 13, 2018—DHL, the world’s leading international express services provider, today announced its partnership with e-commerce giant, MallforAfrica’s new platform, Marketplace Africa, to help online retailers bring Africanmade products to the US and global market. The site offers items from the continent’s most talented designers and artisans from a variety of categories including fashion, body care, handbags, jewelry and home décor. Until today, African craftspeople have been isolated from global customers due to distance, fear of not receiving overseas payments, and complex shipping requirements. Customers who wished to purchase products directly from African artisans faced obstacles regarding accessibility of items, authenticity and validation of the product, uncertainty of delivery, high delivery costs, and payment security. Marketplace Africa was created to help artisans sell on a global stage and simplify the ability to buy directly from African craftspeople and small enterprises. Powered by MallforAfrica’s award-winning patented e-commerce platform and payment system, MarketplaceAfrica.com’s global consumers can now shop directly
from African businesses of all sizes and have the products shipped to their home with confidence. DHL will manage all logistics services as their e-commerce delivery solutions are designed with small businesses in mind and provide the speed of delivery that customers expect. With the world’s leading logistics company behind it, Marketplace Africa will provide craftspeople and customers order verification, fast delivery, and shipment labeling and packaging services. Suitable delivery costs also keep products affordable. Hennie Heymans, CEO for DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa adds, “We are thrilled to be a part of this innovative e-commerce solution for African artisans. DHL is a facilitator of global trade and if we can improve connectivity and accessibility to global markets for local business, this will go a long way in helping small businesses grow. We’ve been in Africa since 1978, so have seen first-hand, the huge opportunities that crossborder trade offers to local businesses. This is truly an exciting time for African businesses.” The Africa Made Product Standards (AMPS) is used to ensure that the highest quality products are being sold on the Marketplace
Africa platform. It provides consumers with the assurance that products meet an international standard in quality. All products are crafted with the utmost care by an African artisan. “Africans finally have the opportunity whether banked or unbanked to showcase their amazing talents and skills to the world and sell their products. DHL and MallforAfrica saw the need to promote African-made products to the world and I am beyond proud to be a part of making history alongside a company that has pioneered logistics efficiency in Africa, and across the globe,” said Chris Folayan, CEO of MallforAfrica. “Marketplace Africa will open the door for African designers and craftspeople and enable customers in the US and the world the ability to purchase authentic African-made products directly from the source.” Worldwide retail e-commerce sales reached over $2 trillion in 2017 and according to DHL’s report, The 21st Century Spice Trade: A Guide to the Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunity, cross-border market is expected to grow by about 25% annually until 2020 – nearly twice the rate of domestic e-commerce.
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law’s Statement On The Justice Department’s Decision To Revive Its Investigation Into The Murder Of Emmett Till Local /National News WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement following the Department of Justice’s announcement that it has reopened its investigation into the 1955 racially-motivated murder of Emmett Till. “The Justice Department should be credited for taking action in seeking justice in the heinous killing of Emmet Till. It is important that we work to hold accountable those respon-
sible for some of the most heinous crimes to be carried out on our nation’s soil that continue to loom heavy for African Americans across our country today. Time does not absolve us of the responsibility and obligation of working to achieve justice FOR the families and communities impacted by these crimes. We urge the Justice Department and other state prosecutors to continue to use every tool in their arsenal to bring resolution in cold cases from the civil rights era. This work takes on particular ur-
gency as our nation wrestles with a spike in racially-motivated hate activity today.” The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law’S Stop Hate Project to combat the surging threat of hate incidents across the country. The Stop Hate Project WORKS to strengthen the capacity of community leaders, law enforcement, and organizations around the country to combat hate by connecting these groups with established legal and social services resources through its 1844-9-NO-HATE Hotline.
last Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is any indication, his latest pick in Brett Kavanaugh will do the civil rights community no favors, National Urban League President Marc Morial said following the announcement of the president’s high court nominee. Morial wasn’t alone, as many others joined in to call on the Senate to reject Kavanaugh, 53, who currently serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Some of Kavanaugh’s more controversial opinions are at the core of arguments for those who oppose his appointment. While he hasn’t expressed outright opposition to the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, critics note that Kavanaugh may likely side with Trump, when he eventually votes on the issue of abortion. In one opinion, Kavanaugh did write that the government has “permissible interests in favoring fetal life, protecting the best interests of a minor, and refraining from facilitating abortion.” In other issues that appear more germane to minority groups and communities of color, Kavanaugh has issued controversial rulings on religious liberty and the Second Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court is the final stop for justice in America. The Supreme Court’s rulings affect all citizens, because every state must follow its decisions. “Judge Kavanaugh has a record of ruling against affordable healthcare and women’s reproductive rights. Particularly troubling is his record on cases involving racial and workforce discrimination,” Morial said. “Seating a Supreme Court nominee with an obvious disdain for fundamental liberties will change American life as we know it.” Tom Steyer, who runs the California-based group, “Need to Impeach,” has urged all his constituents to contact their senators to stop the nomination. “Brett Kavanaugh is here for a reason. He believes presidents should be exempt from criminal prosecution and investigation while in office,” Steyer said, noting Kavanaugh’s previous comments about the presidency and his opposition to prosecuting a sitting president. Kavanaugh has suggested that Congress pass a law barring sitting presidents from criminal prosecution and investigation, personal civil suits, and questioning from criminal attorneys. He has claimed that presidents can disregard laws they consider unconstitutional, despite what courts say.
Civil rights groups and congressional Democrats plan to oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. Photo taken during a swearing-in ceremony for Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Wikimedia Commons) Kavanaugh, a Georgetown educated jurist, who also teaches at Harvard Law School, declared the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unconstitutional; he also wrote that Washington D.C.’s ban on semi-automatic rifles was unconstitutional. “He’s anti-choice—just last year, he argued in favor of prohibiting an undocumented pregnant immigrant in federal custody from getting an abortion. He considers the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional,” Steyer said. Kavanaugh has also attempted to roll back President Obama’s greenhouse gas regulations. Ben Betz, the Digital Advocacy Director for the left-leaning Northwest, D.C. group “People for the American Way,” said Kavanaugh is “not just your runof-the-mill narrow-minded, elitist judge.” While Justice Kennedy, whom Kavanaugh would replace, was the high court’s last “swing vote” on critical issues like women’s reproductive rights and LGBTQ equality, it’s impossible to overstate how much is at stake with this nomination, Betz said in an email. “We know that if Kavanaugh is confirmed that it won’t be long until a woman’s right to choose and the Affordable Care Act are gone,” Betz said. Lawmakers also voiced their concerns. “Whether or not the Supreme Court enforces the spirit of the words, ‘Equal Justice Under Law,’ is determined by the individuals who sit on that court,” said Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris. “Brett Kavanaugh represents a fundamental threat to that promise of equality. I will oppose his nomination.” Democratic New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand also opposed the nomination. “One things already clear from his record, [Kavanaugh] can’t be trusted to safeguard rights for women, workers or to end the flow of corporate money to cam-
paigns,” Gillibrand said. After the announcement, Kavanaugh said that his judicial philosophy is straightforward. “A judge must be independent and must interpret the law, not make the law,” Kavanaugh said. “A judge must interpret statutes as written. And a judge must interpret the Constitution as written, informed by history and tradition and precedent.” In a statement about the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, the NAACP said that the next Supreme Court justice will play an outsized role in determining whether African Americans move forward in our journey toward achieving full equality, whether we simply tread water for the next three decades, or whether we slide backward toward our former status as second-class citizens. “Brett Kavanaugh is a dangerous ideologue whose extreme views on civil rights would solidify a far-right majority on the Supreme Court. Coming after Neil Gorsuch’s appointment, a Kavanaugh confirmation would re-make the Court in President Trump’s own image,” the NAACP statement said. “This prospect is unacceptable to the American people, and the NAACP is ready to lead the fight of a generation.” The NAACP statement continued: “We will fight this Trump nomination with everything we’ve got. Our state conferences, branches and units are fully engaged to tell their Senators that our civil rights hang in the balance and that Kavanaugh must be defeated.” Stacy Brown is an NNPA Newswire Contributor and coauthor of “Michael Jackson: The Man Behind the Mask: An Insider’s Story of the King of Pop.” Follow Stacy on Twitter @stacybrownmedia. This article was originally published at BlackPressUSA.com.
First infant death from Pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed Local News
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has claimed the life of a San Bernardino County infant less than six months of age. This is the first confirmed death from the disease in California since 2016. “This infant’s death is a tragedy for the family and our community. My sincerest condolences are extended to the family at this difficult time,” said San Bernardino County Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare. Whooping cough outbreaks tend to occur every three to five years. California experienced a whooping cough epidemic in 2014 when more than 11,000 cases were reported. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported 1,943 cases of whooping cough in 2016 and 3,156 cases in 2017. With a steady increase statewide, the next outbreak is expected this year or in 2019. As of July 17, 2018, San Bernardino County has reported 20 cases of whooping cough, and a total of 186 cases since the 2014 epidemic. Young infants are at greatest risk of hospitalization and death from whooping cough. Therefore, pregnant women are
encouraged to receive the whooping cough vaccine (Tdap) at the earliest opportunity between 27 and 36 weeks gestation of every pregnancy. Whooping cough antibodies transferred from vaccinated mothers to their infants help protect babies until they are old enough to be vaccinated. The first whooping cough vaccine series (DTaP) is essential for reducing disease in young infants and should not be delayed. DTaP can be given to infants as early as 6 weeks of age. Even one dose of DTaP may offer some protection against the disease and death in infants. It is important that infants, children, and adults are up-to-date on their immunizations. To prevent the spread of whooping cough, CDPH recommends: • For optimal protection for infants, vaccinate pregnant women at every pregnancy between 27-36 weeks. • Vaccinate infants as soon as possible. The first dose is recommended at two months of age. Young children
need five doses of DTaP vaccine by Kindergarten (ages 46). • Vaccinate all entering 7th grade students. • Vaccinate adults who may have contact with infants and/or healthcare workers who may have contact with infants and/or pregnant women. The symptoms of whooping cough vary by age. For children, a typical case starts with a cough and runny nose for one to two weeks. The cough then worsens and children may have rapid coughing spells that end with a whooping sound. In some cases, coughing episodes may cause the infant’s face to turn red or purple in color. Young infants may not have typical whooping cough symptoms and may have no apparent cough. For adults, whooping cough may simply be a cough illness that last for several weeks. For more information on whooping cough, visit the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, Communicable Disease Section or call 1-800-722-4794.
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California Senate Introduces Resolution to Declare October 3, 2018 as Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Day!
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28-year old Jade Colin from New Orleans has made history as the youngest Black woman to ever become a McDonald's franchise owner. While in college, she started her career as an employee working the night shift at a local McDonald's, and after years of earning promotions and awards, she decided to purchase her very own franchise. Her inspiration
Rialto, CA, Thursday March 8, 2018- - - Fighting 4 The Tatas Breast Cancer Inc., partnered with Senator Connie M. Leyva of the 47th District and drafted State Resolution SCR-97 that will make October 3rd, 2018 the official state wide Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Day! For the first time in California State history, the deadliest of all Breast Cancers will receive a state-wide platform in order to educate Californians about the severity of this disease, its differences from traditional Breast Cancers and the appropriate responses, treatments and early detection options that are available. Executives of Fighting 4 The Tatas Breast Cancer Inc. will join California Senators, Dr. Lang from the University of Southern California, other prominent medical professionals, supporters of Fighting 4 The Tatas and Breast Cancer Awareness in general during the upcoming visit to the California Senate on March 15th, 2018, where the official resolution will be voted into action and become a permanent part of Californian history! Fighting for the Tatas is a Rialto, CA based nonprofit organization that focuses on awareness and education about Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Fighting 4 The Tatas actively provides support and advocacy for existing IBC patients, organizes educational events for the public and medical professionals who have a limited knowledge of this disease and supplies programs to support patients and their loved ones during and after treatment of IBC. Mrs. Joshlyn Earls is readily available for interviews. Please contact: Joshlyn Earls joshlyn@fighting4thetatas.com
For as long as she can remember, Jade has been an independent spirit. She also had a good example to follower from her entrepreneurial parents who purchased their first McDonald’s in 2010. After graduating from the University of Louisiana in 2012 with a degree in business management, Jade decided to apply for the Next Generation program for children of McDonald’s owners. After finishing that intensive two-year training program, she became a manager of her parent's franchise... and immediately be-
(Coauthors: Senator Atkins, Senator Bates, Senator Mitchell, Senator Galgiani and Assembly member Waldron. Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares October 3, 2018, as Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Day of 2018, and encourages all Californians to learn about this rare and aggressive type of breast cancer and support all people who are impacted by a diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer; and be it further WHEREAS, Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer in which the cancer cells block the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast; and WHEREAS, Inflammatory breast cancer is called “inflammatory” because the breast often looks swollen, red, and inflamed, and most inflammatory breast cancers develop from cells that line the milk ducts of the breast and then spread; and WHEREAS, The symptoms and presentation of inflammatory breast cancer are different from other types of more common breast cancer, and therefore can be more difficult to diagnose, such as it does not present as a lump in most cases and thus can be missed by a routine mammogram; and WHEREAS, The difficulty and delay of diagnosing inflammatory breast cancer is especially devastating because the cancer progresses rapidly, often in a matter of weeks or months, resulting in many diagnoses at an advanced stage of the cancer; and WHEREAS, Since inflammatory breast cancer and treatment is incredibly physically disabling, a diagnosis can often mean a patient quickly qualifies for supportive services and benefits; and WHEREAS, Compared with other types of breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer tends to be diagnosed in women of younger ages, and the ages of women being diagnosed is getting younger and younger; and WHEREAS, As with other types of breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer can occur in men; and WHEREAS, Many hardworking organizations, such as Fighting 4 the Tatas Breast Cancer, Inc., are diligently working to increase awareness of the disease in the public and medical communities; and WHEREAS, All people diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer need recognition of their condition, compassionate medical treatment, and support for their recovery; now, therefore, be it 2018-03-15 (PASS) Senate Floor39 0 0 Senate 3rd Reading SCR97 Leyva et al. http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SCR97
During a recent interview with TheBlackProfessional.com, Jade shared some valuable points, "Take the risk and know that it will be a lot of hard work." "Network and have a core team of genuine mentors. You need people who are in your corner that will positively motivate you. I say 'genuine' because not everyone will have your best interest at heart," she added. She also firmly believes in helping others, and she gives back to her community whenever she can. She even mentors her employees to finish high school and pursue entrepreneurship. Jade concluded, "As an African American community, we need more men and women to know that it’s not just about right now, but it’s about the generations to come.” Connect with Jade on LinkedIn or Facebook
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California recognizes October 3rd as a State Holiday or State Holiday Observance through a Bill, Senate Resolution SCR-97 – Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Amazon is funding white supremacist hate. Baby onesies featuring a burning cross, swastika necklaces, and “costumes” depicting a black man being lynched are all being sold by Amazon. It is deeply disturbingly that Amazon is allowing hate groups to sell toys with neo-nazi propaganda targeted directly to children. Last week, our partners at the Action Center on Race and the Economy and the Partnership for Working Families released a report showing that not only are KKK, neo-nazi, and neo-confederate products like these widely available on Amazon, but that Amazon allows recognized hate groups to use its various platforms to spread their ideas and generate revenue.1 After white supremacist Dylann Roof murdered nine Black churchgoers in Charleston in 2015, Amazon said it was banning the sale of Confederate flag images from its site and stepping up enforced of their anti-hate policies, but it's clear from this latest report that Amazon has not taken the growth of white supremacy on their platform seriously. Amazon must take an immediate public stand against this hate and violence, and take action to ensure that it is not profiting from hate or enabling others to profit from hate. Take action today and demand Amazon stop funding hate. From Charlottesville, to the Trump administration’s slashing of federal funding to groups fighting right-wing violence,2 hate groups have gotten more extreme and more violent.3 We know from the murders at Emanuel AME Church and the murder of Heather Heyer, that these aren’t one off events but
part of a larger trend of white supremacist violence that companies like Amazon are complicit in. Through Amazon’s platform, hate groups are able to generate revenues that are used to fund their activities. Everything from their websites, to recruitment events, to buying weapons for the members can be done because of the easy access to funds companies like Amazon are providing them. But together, we have the power to get Amazon to cut these groups off for good. Demand Amazon take immediate action and cut off hate groups from their platforms. As you probably already know from our Blood Money campaign last year,4 these groups are able to build websites, recruit new members, hold weapons trainings, and send their members to violent rallies like “Unite the Right” all because they can generate funds with the help of corporations and online platforms, like Amazon. Normalizing white supremacist, Islamophobic, and antiSemitic extremists puts our communities at risk -- and yet the country’s largest online retailer and largest distributor of e-books is providing these groups with a platform to spread their ideas and generate resources to support their operations. We now have an unprecedented number of white supremacists running for elected office,5 a Presidential administration that’s demonizing Black and Brown immigrants and attempting to denaturalize citizens,6 a Supreme Court that upholds racist travel bans,7 and another Unite the Right rally being planned in our nation’s capital.8 The time is now, more than ever, for corporations like Amazon to take an unequivocal stand and say “no” to hate. It’s time for Amazon to do what’s right. It’s time to cut hate groups off from their funding sources. Until justice is real, --Brandi, Rashad, Arisha, Jade, Evan, Johnny, Future, Corina, Chad, Mary, Angela, Samantha, Saréya, Eesha, and the rest of the Color Of Change team