Vol. 50 No. 48
March 19, 2020 -March 25, 2020
Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them and these will continue till they have resisted either with words or blows or words or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they suppress. —Fredrick Douglass (1849)
WHO urges more testing and isolation to respond to coronavirus
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By Don Jacobson cases surged by 1,000 Monday, health officials said -- a jump of 13 percent. The mortality rate has remained at around 3 percent, officials said. There are about 300 deaths and 540 recoveries. Madrid regional premier Isabel Díaz Ayuso and Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Spanish prime minister, said they have tested positive. Sunday, the Spanish government said private health providers would be temporarily taken over and put in the service of the national healthcare system for the first time in Spain's history. France A notice related to the spread of the coronavirus disease is seen Monday posted at Narita International Airport in Chiba prefecture, Japan. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization said in an update Monday there has been a "rapid escalation" of coronavirus cases and the European Union proposed a 30-day ban on nonessential travel into the bloc. The WHO said the vast majority of new cases in recent days have been recorded outside the original epicenter in China, and that Europe and Iran are now the hardest-hit areas. "More cases and deaths have now been reported in the rest of the world than in China," said WHO Director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who added that the global response is improving and lagging in some places. A Johns Hopkins University tally stood Monday at nearly 175,000 cases worldwide and more than 6,700 deaths. More
than 77,500 people have recovered, the university indicates. "We have seen a rapid escalation in social distancing measures, like closing schools and cancelling sporting events and other gatherings," Ghebreyesus said. "But we haven't seen an urgent enough escalation in testing, isolation and contact tracing, which is the backbone of the COVID-19 response." The WHO chief urged every country to "test, test, test" in conjunction with social distancing, saying one is not sufficient without the other. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday announced a temporary halt to non-essential travel to the European Union for 30 days. Under the plan, a "fast
Letter to the Editor
SB Mayor removal of R.V. Johnson from Water Board The City of San Bernardino is facing a multitude of important decisions to be made in order to move the City forward. Some of which are a new City Manager who must be selected by the end of this year. A Police Chief needs to be chosen outside of the current Police Department. Decisions need to be made to address the budget that is trending towards the negative in two years with the City still emerging from the bankruptcy. Plans need to be put in place regarding how we deal locally with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Yet, Mayor John Valdivia’s focus appears to be centered on retaliation, self-gratification and revenge. His controversial actions continue to cost the City monies that it can ill afford. Just look at the Mayor and City Council Agenda for March 18, 2020 to see a small example of his dastardly deeds. In Closed Session on the agenda you have the case of Gary Saenz and Georgeann Hanna v. City of San Bernardino where the Mayor attempted to reduce their salaries in order to use that money to pay a suspect lobbying firm. This reduction of their salary was ruled illegal. Their salary was reinstated, plus the City had to pay attorney fees. Now the City is facing further additional attorney fees as this case moves through the Court system. Agenda Item #8, Staffing – Office of the Mayor. Following the
receipt of complaints from two employees in the Mayor’s Office alleging various forms of harassment occurring at City Hall and offsite, the support staff assigned to the Office of the Mayor was temporarily relocated to the Office of the City Manager. All communications from the Mayor to staff are being communicated through the City Manager. This relocation of personnel has been made to limit the potential for additional allegations. This is governmental dysfunction at the highest level. Agenda Item #1, Water Board Appointment. It should read Water Board Removal because the present Board Member chose to support a different candidate than the Mayor to represent the 6th Ward. Unfortunately, Judith Valles is being used as a pawn in Valdivia’s sordid plans to be a Dictator for the City instead of Mayor for all the people that he was elected to serve. I have lived in San Bernardino for over 50 years, having served on the Human Relations Commission, the City Council for three terms and presently serving on the Water Board with my term expiring in May 2022. I have never missed a meeting. I’m the only minority Board Member and the only one who lives West of the I210 freeway. This action is in revenge for not supporting his candidate for 6th Ward City Council. (continued in next 2 columns)
lane" will be established to give priority to essential transport for goods and commuters. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said Italy faces its greatest test since World War II, as the death toll mounted to 1,809 -- nearly onethird of the world total. "It's the time for sacrifices, for responsible choices," he told the daily Corriere della Sera. "Since the start I have worked with a spirit of unity, putting health at the center. We are facing an emergency that has not been known since the Second World War." The head of the Italian doctors' union said more than 2,000 Italian health workers, including doctors and nurses, have been infected. Spain In Spain, in the number of new
President Emmanuel Macron will give a national address Monday night after meeting with his top government and military advisers. French health officials say there are more than 5,400 cases and 127 deaths. Jerome Salomon, director general of country's health service, said the number of new cases has doubled about every three days. "I want our citizens to realize that there are people who are sick, who are in intensive care and that [their number] runs into hundreds," he said. Germany Germany has joined several neighbors in restricting free travel within the European Union's Schengen network of open internal borders. German Interior Minister Horst (continued on page 6)
SB Mayor removal of R.V. Johnson from Water Board...continued Valdivia didn’t even have the dignity to let me know that I was being removed. I had to find out from someone else. This is another sad display of abuse of power by the Office of Mayor. John Valdivia campaigned on a new direction for the City. It looks to me that the direction he is trying to take the City will be spiraling down with him into a cess-
pool of his own making. His multiquestionable actions have relegated him to an irrelevant lameduck Mayor with no road to recovery. It’s time for Valdivia to resign. However, with his massive ego I seriously doubt that will happen. Rikke Van Johnson
ATC Offers High Desert Taxpayers Electronic And Mail Payment Options SB CountyNews
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino County Tax Collector Ensen Mason today announced that for the safety and protection of taxpayers his office will not have a temporary payment office at the High Desert Government Center for the April 10th property tax installment. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak represents a state and national emergency and requires extra precautions to ensure public health. “I am dedicated to providing the personal customer service at tax installment time our residents in the High Desert are accustomed to,” stated Mason. “However, the Coronavirus is fundamentally changing the way we do business in the near future. High Desert residents can avoid going down the hill by using checks or electronic payment options.” While a payment center at the High Desert Government Center will not open, taxpayers can
continue to utilize our convenient electronic payment options. Electronic payments are accepted online at www.MyTaxCollector.com, and by phone at (909) 387-8308, or (760) 241-8829, and can be made using a checking or savings account free of charge. Credit card payments are also accepted; however, they include a convenience fee charged by a third-party processing vendor. Mailed payments should be sent to the Tax Collector’s Office at 268 West Hospitality Lane, First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0360. Payments must have a USPS postmark on or before April 10, 2020, to be considered timely. Payments can be made in person at the Tax Collector’s Office at 268 West Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LAPD’s Latest Controversy Forging information on minority traffic stops Isabell Rivera, Our Weekly Newspaper, Contributor
According to the Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board, the LAPD is almost double the disparity of the other eight largest policing units in the state of California. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) Just days into the New Year, and the Los Angeles Police Department already has a fire to put out. According to the LA Times, the LAPD’s elite Metropolitan (Metro) Division is being accused of allegedly forging information collected at random stops, falsely portraying innocent Black and Latinx citizens as gang members. More than 12 officers are being investigated for entering wrong information to boost statistics. The sources claim that in one case, a body camera shows a different scene than the initial field interview cards. Some of the investigated officers have already been suspended from working the field. A 2019 investigation by the LA Times found that the Metro Division stops Black and Latinx drivers five times more often than their White counterparts. Another investigation followed in October and discovered that across the entire LAPD – not just Metro Division – Black and Latinx drivers are being searched at rates 4-to-1 and 3-to-1, in comparison to White drivers, although officers found more contraband among White drivers. According to the Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board, the LAPD is almost double the disparity of the other eight largest policing units in the state of California. South LA civic leaders, such as the PUSH LA “Reimagine Protect and Serve” coalition, demand that Chief Michel Moore remove Metro completely. “We are calling on LAPD Chief Michel Moore to pull the Metro Division out of South Los Angeles immediately and take the steps toward eradicating it entirely for this corruption and past division-wide racist policing,” Community Coalition President and CEO Alberto Retana declared in a statement on behalf of PUSH LA. “There additionally needs to be serious consideration to ending the gang database.” PUSH LA “Reimagine Protect and Serve” is a cross-sector coalition of 15 social justice organizations dedicated to ending racist policing in Los Angeles. “The division is corrupt, racist, abusing its power, and purposefully distorting information,” Retana continued in his statement on behalf of PUSH LA. “They’re certainly not protecting and serving, a mantra that has long since lost truth for communities of color across Los Angeles and the United States.”
After the investigated reports, Metro said they’ll cut back on random vehicle stops and searches. Moore also agreed that Metro’s methods were not effective and costing innocent drivers who felt they had become targets of racial profiling. Metro is said to use other strategies to catch wanted suspects in connection with burglaries and shootings. Moore explained in a released statement the reasoning for the investigation and responded, “An officer’s integrity must be absolute. There is no place in the department for any individual who would purposely falsify information on a department report.” Recently, the LAPD released a statement explaining the investigation and what has prompted it. In early 2019, a mother in San Fernando Valley was notified by the LAPD in a written letter that her son is allegedly a gang member. Believing that this must be a mistake, she took the matter to her local precinct, and reported the incident to a supervisor. According to the statement by the LAPD, the reviewing supervisor stated, “body worn video and other information, finding inaccuracies in the documentation completed by an officer.” As a result, the mother was informed that her son’s information will be removed completely from the data, and an internal investigation will be launched that involves the three officers who collected the data. “Over the course of several months, Internal Affairs investigators have continued their investigation resulting in identifying additional inaccuracies in the documentation on field interview cards completed by those officers as well as others,” the statement by the LAPD declared. “Given the serious nature of the alleged misconduct, all involved officers have been assigned to inactive duty or removed from the field.” According to the Police Protective League, those discrepancies on a restricted number of field interview cards are known to them, and the department will take a closer look. The department also supports Moore’s decision with confidence, stating that they “will oversee a thorough and fair process to determine the facts and to also ensure that any impacted officer is accorded his or her due process rights.”
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Mr. Cardinal City Pageant Postponed Due To Governor’s Executive Order
SBCUSD To Close All Schools Effective Monday, March 16...continued
Near Lockdown in The Bay and LA: Residents Instructed to Stay Home
Other San Bernardino City Unified School District events also cancelled or postponed
and employees to make sure SBCUSD has current contact information on file to ensure timely updates. During that time, all SBCUSD schools will be completely shut down. There will be no activities at SBCUSD schools and no offsite activities of any kind. While school facilities will be closed, plans are in place for students to continue to learn during this time. SBCUSD will be sharing more detailed information as soon as possible about the continuity of learning, including how families can support student learning during school closures.
Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media
Educational News
San Bernardino High School has postponed the popular Mr. Cardinal City pageant in compliance with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to cancel all large gatherings. The pageant, originally scheduled for April 11 at Sturges Center for the Fine Arts, has been postponed until Saturday, May 30, amid growing concerns regarding the spread of COVID19 (novel coronavirus disease). “Although the governor’s order only applies through the end of March, we wanted to take proactive steps to protect people from the possibility of infection and to reduce confusion regarding the very popular event,” said pageant director and bilingual school outreach worker Jaime Rios. “By making the decision now, we have ample time
to get the word out and make sure that everything goes off without a hitch on our new date.” Mr. Cardinal City is a nontraditional pageant that helps the young men at San Bernardino High School develop social skills that will serve them for a lifetime and foster a commitment to community service that benefits the entire community. The current Mr. Cardinal City, Xavier Palacios, will continue his reign until a new Mr. Cardinal can be crowned. The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education also made the decision to cancel classes the week of March 16, 2020, in response to concerns about COVID-19. Check www.sbcusd.com or download the San Bernardino City USD app for the latest updates.
Charter, Comcast Offer 60 Days of Free Internet Service to Homes with Students Community Education News
To enroll for Charter’s service, call 844-488-8395; for Comcast’s, 855- 846-8376 for English speakers or 855-765-6995 for Spanish speakers, or go to www.internetessentials.com. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) As many Southland educational institutions are closing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of internet providers today announced plans to provide free internet to households with students. Charter and Comcast announced Friday that they would offer 60 days of complimentary broadband to homes with K-12 or college students. For households that do not already have a subscription, Charter said that beginning Monday, it will provide free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi up to 100 Mbps, and that installation fees will be waived. The company also said it will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of the offer, and that for eligible low-income households with school-aged children, it would continue to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, a low-cost broadband program delivering speeds of 30 Mbps. It also pledged to open its Wi-Fi hotspots for public use without
data caps or hidden fees. Comcast, meanwhile, will waive fees for its Internet Essentials service to low-income households, President of Consumer Services Dana Strong said in a written statement. Strong also said that the company will increase internet speed for the service from 15/2 Mbps to 25/3 Mbps for both new and existing customers, and that the service will continue at that speed from now on. He said the new speeds are expected to be rolled out nationally over the next few days. New Comcast customers will be sent a self-install kit that includes a cable modem with a Wi-Fi router, he said. To enroll for Charter’s service, call 844-488-8395; for Comcast’s, 855- 846-8376 for English speakers or 855-765-6995 for Spanish speakers, or go to www.internetessentials.com. The post Charter, Comcast Offer 60 Days of Free Internet Service to Homes with Students appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
SBCUSD To Close All Schools Effective Monday, March 16 Schools to Remain Closed Through Spring Break Educational News
Following a decision by the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education made during an emergency meeting on Friday, March 13, 2020, all SBCUSD schools will be closed and all classes cancelled effective Monday, March 16, 2020, in response to COVID-19 concerns. Schools will remain closed through the end of the regularly scheduled spring break, which
ends Friday, April 3, unless conditions call for an extension. SBCUSD families and staff will be notified via announcements on the District’s webpage at www.sbcusd.com and w w w. s b c u s d . c o m / ReadySBCUSD, the San Bernardino City USD app, social media platforms, and automated phone calls. It’s vital for families (continued in next 2 columns)
The District is putting plans in place to continue providing meals for students who rely on them. The District is also discussing what childcare options it may be able to provide families during the weeklong, unplanned closure. Students are encouraged to stay home and minimize social contact as much as possible to reduce the spread of the disease. Children have not been shown to be at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19, but they can transmit the virus to those who are most vulnerable, such as the elderly.
Photo: The San Francisco Streets: The Verge Via Twitter
NFPA and State Farm encourage communities to participate in safety activities during Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Community News March 16, 2020 – In the last two years, wildfires have claimed more than 100 lives and cost more than $25 billion in property losses. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm are helping communities take steps toward safety with their national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (Preparedness Day) event on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Preparedness Day plays an important role in helping to raise awareness of wildfire risk, and provides a platform to share information and offer guidance to residents as they make changes to improve the survival of their homes and neighborhoods. Thanks to generous support from State Farm, 150 communities across 26 states will receive project funding awards of $500 each to support activities on Preparedness Day aimed at reducing potential loss of life, property, and natural resources to wildfire. See the list of winners. "Since NFPA and State Farm first partnered together on Preparedness Day, the number of projects has grown tremendously. We are pleased to provide 150 communities with a grant to fund their wildfire risk reduction activities on May 2," said Vickie Hodges, P&C underwriting analyst, State Farm. "For State Farm, the largest home insurer in the U.S., it is important to us to take a leadership role in helping homeowners stay safe and better protect their property." Over the last few years wildfire events have made the need for
Preparedness Day more important than ever before. In 2018, nearly all of the $13 billion in property damage and losses from large fire incidents in the U.S. was due to just six wildfires. As annual federal spending for wildfire management has gone from roughly $1 billion per year in the mid-1990’s to close to $4 billion per year today, the average annual area burned from wildfires has jumped from about two million to eight million acres over the same period. "Since our initial launch of Preparedness Day in 2013, participation in the campaign has grown,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. “Taking action on Preparedness Day can help make a difference in the survival of home and neighborhoods. We are inspired by all of the great work these communities are doing to reduce their risk." There is still time to make homes and communities safer from wildfire. NFPA and State Farm encourage people to get involved by planning a project and participating on May 2. Plan a project with the help of NFPA’s free Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Toolkit. For more information about national Wildfire Community Preparedness Day including videos and tip sheets, visit www.wildfireprepday.org. For this release and other announcements about NFPA initiatives, research and resources, please visit the NFPA press room.
Photo: Empty streets in San Francisco From March 17 to April 7, residents in seven counties and one city in the Bay Area have been ordered to "shelter in place" in order to halt the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease. The Bay Area jurisdictions are the city of Berkeley and San Mateo, Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Cruz, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties. Public health officials announced the move in direct response to the growing number of people testing positive for COVID-19. As of March 17, an estimated 187,990 people worldwide have tested positive for coronavirus disease and over 7,000 of those infected have died. Across the United States, there have been a total of 4,534 cases and 89 deaths. In California, so far, 450 people have tested positive and there have been 11 COVID-19 related deaths.. While San Francisco residents are still waiting for more information about how this order will affect their lives, some on Twitter have opted to find the humor in this otherwise dire situation. "When shelter-in-place takes [effect] in San Francisco, each afternoon everyone in the city will stand on their balconies as a community and pitch their
startups," stated Chris Albon, director of data science at Devoted Health on Twitter. Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed in an address on Monday that he agreed with San Francisco's order to ban unnecessary gatherings. "It just makes sense to me at this point," Newsom said. This order is not technically a lockdown as residents will be allowed to grocery shop, keep doctor's appointments and other essential meetings for the three weeks this order is set to be in effect. "The most important thing you can do is remain home as much as possible," stated San Francisco Mayor London Breed. "There is no need to rush out for food or supplies, as these stores will remain open. We'll meet this challenge and we'll get through it together." Under this order, when residents do leave their homes they are urged to stay at least six feet away from other people in order to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Law enforcement will be present in communities to "ensure compliance" with this order, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. A similar order has been issued in Los Angeles, as many public institutions have been closed indefinitely.
“Don’t Tap Your Neighbor:” Black Faith Leaders Respond to Coronavirus Crisis Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media
Many faith-based organizations are encouraging their members to follow public health guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID19. As COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus disease, sweeps the nation, many institutions that rely on groups meeting in large numbers have been forced to consider alternatives. In his executive order issued last week, Gov. Newsom issued guidance that prohibits more than 250 people from gathering in a common space. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti also issued an executive order on March 16 that closed establishments such as bars, restaurants and entertainment venues in the “City of Angels.” However, the order did not specify worship centers. Leaders of some faith-based communities remain confident that they will continue servicing the needs of their parishioners during this current crisis. “The doors to the church are always open — even in light of the coronavirus disease. Therefore, the doors of our church will remain open,” Pastor Mary S. Minor stated in a letter to the
members of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church. “We will practice every recommended precaution offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. stated that along with prayer, the Church of God in Christ will comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines as well, but will not suspend services. “Additionally, when assembled for church services or group gatherings, please refrain from asking congregants to shake hands with or hug their neighbor,” Blake said. “We are asking each of our more than 10,000 congregations to aggressively monitor the epidemic as it develops and take all necessary and recommended measures provided by the CDC.” Rev. Shane Harris, founder of the People’s Alliance for Justice, announced that his organization launched a “task force” consisting of “a network of a hundred clergy of mid-range congregations from across the United States to address the virus and its spread and to provide a faith-
based network to address the concerns among public health agencies.” With 3,000 positive Coronavirus cases nationwide and 335 positive cases in California, these precautions have steadily become more commonplace. Stop Evictions and Foreclosures: New Bill Responds to Coronavirus Crisis By Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media Following the example of the Italian government, California lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would provide rental relief and order a temporary suspension of mortgage payments for residents affected by COVID19, or the Coronavirus disease. The bill, being championed by Assemblymember Phil Ting (DSan Francisco) and Sen. Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco), is expected to be introduced soon. Ting says the legislation is designed to keep those financially inconvenienced by COVID-19 in their homes until the public health crisis subsides. “Before the coronavirus, homelessness was the thing people were talking about. The last thing we want is the virus to exacerbate the problem,” Ting said. As of Sunday, there were about 3,000 positive COVID-19 cases nationwide with 335 of those in California. On March 15, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued an executive order closing bars, restaurants, pubs, theaters and other entertainment venues across
California’s largest and most populous city. A temporary eviction ban might encourage employees to heed the advice of public health officials and stay home, according to Ting. Two days before on March 13, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin reached agreement on an emergency economic stimulus package to address the Coronavirus crisis, providing free testing and emergency sick leave for employees under specific conditions. “The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is focused directly on providing support for America’s families who must be our first priority,” Pelosi said. “To put families first, our legislation secures two weeks of paid sick leave and family and medical leave for those affected by the virus.” However, the sick leave portion of the bill does not cover all employees for the duration of the outbreak. According to Ting, his proposed bill is similar to one passed in San Jose, which also offers financial aid for small businesses. Ting’s bill will also extend to renters. Other California cities, including Hayward, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego are gearing up to adopt similar policies for their residents. California health officials urge citizens to practice social distancing and reduced travel to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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L.A. Attorneys Create Task Force to Address Swindling in State of Emergency By Eric Heinz, City News Service, Los Angeles Sentinel
The city attorney said he will take legal action against the online sellers if they can identify them as well as out-of-state criminals, and his office has contacted Amazon about the issues. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer and District Attorney Jackie Lacey today announced the formation of a task force aimed at protecting people from price gouging and false claims on products sold during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID19. Price gouging during this time is defined as raising the cost of goods more than 10% during a state of emergency. “As we know, there is tremendous fear and anxiety about the coronavirus, and it’s making Angelenos vulnerable,” Feuer said. “Our offices are here to protect the public from being taken advantage of.”
The city attorney said the task force has scoured the internet to look for any significant increases in prices. He said the task force bought on Amazon a half-gallon of bleach listed for $100, as well as a pair of one-liter bottles of hand sanitizer for $149, well above their market prices. `Those goods have yet to arrive. We anticipate receiving them in the next day or so,” Feuer said. “The mere posting of … an exaggerated amount fuels panic, and that panic will lead to a lack of necessities at stores when people really need necessities.” The city attorney said he will take legal action against the online sellers if they can identify them
San Bernardino County AssessorRecorder-Clerk to Close Offices to Public in Response to Coronavirus Services will continue via mail, email and phone. SB County News SAN BERNARDINO, CA (March 16, 2020) – The San Bernardino County AssessorRecorder-Clerk will be closing its offices to the public and will be providing services exclusively via mail, email or phone, effective Wednesday, March 18th until further notice. This is a precautionary measure being taken to help slow the spread of COVID-19. “I encourage San Bernardino County residents to visit our website and utilize the many services offered via mail, email and phone,” said San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder Bob Dutton. “While our offices will not be open to the public, regular
department operations will continue to ensure customer service requests are processed.” All services, with the exception of the issuance of marriage licenses and performance of marriage ceremonies, will remain available and processed by mail, email or phone. Marriage services will be discontinued until further notice. Additional information, including necessary forms and processes, can be accessed online by residents by visiting the Assessor-Recorder-Clerk’s website: http:// www.sbcounty.gov/ARC/Main/ About/ServicesAvailable.aspx or by calling: 1 (877) 885-7654.
Washington, DC—Today, the House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, legislation designed to help the American people combat the spread of COVID-19, the disease associated with coronavirus. The bill guarantees two weeks of paid sick leave for those affected by the virus; allows up to three months of paid family and sick leave; strengthens unemployment programs for those who lose work; and makes testing free for everyone, including those without health insurance. To provide state and local governments with the resources they need to provide adequate care, the bill increases funds for Medicaid. It also strengthens food security initiatives such as SNAP, and food programs for seniors and food banks to help address food insecurities created by closures.
After voting to pass the bill, Rep. Aguilar issued the following statement:
as well as out-of-state criminals, and his office has contacted Amazon about the issues. Criminal penalties for price gouging can lead to up to a year in jail and a $10,000 fine. “We have other claims under investigation right now, and we are prepared to take further action,” Feuer said. Feuer said his office has already identified some companies that have made questionable claims, such as a company that advertised that its Vitamin C products could prevent or reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19, as well as “The Jim Bakker Show,” which recently featured people peddling silver tonics they claimed could prevent people from getting the virus. Both claims have either been debunked or are unproven, Feuer said. Feuer said his office gives companies five days to either provide evidence of the claims or remove any content related to the questionable claims from their broadcast and websites. He also said that people should be skeptical of companies that say certain masks can further reduce risk to the virus. Lacey said her office has been releasing “Fraud Friday” alerts to let people know of recent scams, and said her office would
prosecute anyone involved in text, email, social media or any other kind of scam advertising. “This week, we’ve really seen a heightened fear,” Lacey said. “It’s important to remember that there are no approved vaccines, drugs or supplements of any type currently available to treat and prevent the coronavirus. Consumers who fall prey to these scams put themselves and those around them in danger with the false confidence that comes with using these so- called cures.” Lacey said people should also check the validity of organizations claiming to collect money for coronavirus patients through an independent source or the Better Business Bureau. She said people should save their receipts of products that they bought which are believed to be fraudulent or overpriced and give them to the District Attorney’s Office. People who believe they’ve been victims of price gouging or false claims can visit the city attorney’s website at lacityattorney.org or call 213-9788340, or call the district attorney’s consumer protection division hotline at 213-257-2450. The post L.A. Attorneys Create Task Force to Address Swindling in State of Emergency appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
Rep. Torres Outraged At State Plans to Dump Coronavirus Patients in Dilapidated Building in Pomona...continued The building is also at the heart of the community, with police and fire stations next door, as well as a jail, traffic and superior courts, and many small businesses that are already struggling in the economic slowdown. “What I learned today is my hometown, Pomona, California, is being planned as a dumping ground for coronavirus,” Rep. Torres said. “I don’t care who thinks it is a good idea to ship homeless people infected with coronavirus to the heart of my community – whoever it is should be fired, immediately. At best, this is an utter failure of leadership at the state level, and at worst it is something much, much worse. “The incompetence or ambivalence of this decision could put some of our
community’s own defenders in harm’s way,” Torres continued. “There are fire fighters, police officers, and explorer volunteers who want nothing more than to protect the public – all of whom could be exposed. Anyone who has business in the local courts could be exposed. And the local shops that are already struggling in the economic slowdown will face more difficulty if the public avoids the area. “People with coronavirus need ventilators – they need adequate medical attention – they need the kind of care that is not possible in an abandoned building,” Torres added. “The state must stop this immoral plan immediately, and I expect full accountability in the days to come.”
Keep Your Eyes on Crucial Gov’t Updates In the Thick of COVID-19 Aguilar Votes to Provide Free News Storm California Black Media Staff Coronavirus Testing, Paid Sick Leave homeless.” Newsom also put out guidelines for US Workers Government News
“This legislation is a key step toward ensuring San Bernardino County families can meet the challenges posed by the coronavirus crisis. By providing paid sick leave for working people, enhancing unemployment resources and ensuring all tests are administered free of charge, House Democrats are taking important steps to mitigate the economic effects of this crisis. The Senate must immediately reconvene and take up this legislation to provide the American people with the support they need.” The bill passed the House by a vote of 363 to 40 to 1 and is now pending before the Senate.
Rep. Torres Outraged At State Plans to Dump Coronavirus Patients in Dilapidated Building in Pomona State/Government News
POMONA, CA – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) expressed shock and outrage today at reports that the State of California plans to transport homeless people infected with coronavirus from L.A. County to an armory in the heart of Pomona and drop them there.
The facility, a former homeless shelter that was decommissioned because of its dilapidated condition, has a leaking roof, nonfunctioning bathroom facilities, lacks air conditioning and heat, and has a significant asbestos problem. (continued in next 2 columns)
For now, everything indicates that the government of California will remain fully functional — and at least partially present and open — during the state of emergency Gov. Newsom declared last Tuesday as the Coronavirus pandemic deepens. Sunday, the governor stopped short of shutting down government, but he called for more social isolation and increased social distancing. About the same time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recommendation that Americans stay home as much as possible and avoid gatherings with more than 50 people. That includes conferences, sporting events, parades, concerts, festivals and other social events, including weddings. Gov. Newsom specifically focused on aging adults who are 65 and older. “The most important thing is to protect our seniors,” said Gov. Newsom at a press conference Sunday at the Capitol. “In the state of California, we estimate we have 5.3 million Californians who are 65 or older. We are prioritizing their safety because of their unique vulnerability to this virus. We are also prioritizing those with chronic illnesses and our
for closing bars, wineries, brew pubs and nightclubs in the state. And he called for reducing the guest capacity of restaurants to allow for more social distancing among diners. In addition, Gov. Newsom announced the quick transfer of homeless persons from the street to shelter in hotels, trailers and other temporary housing. And he tightened public interaction with elderly loved ones in hospitals and assisted living facilities to end-of-life visitations only. For the state government, a shuffling of in-person meetings, teleworking and digital conferences seems to be the way forward. This will largely be the case for the state as well as county and municipal governments across our state. Assemblymembers are starting the week with a meeting to discuss taking an early spring recess to avoid social contact as the state increasingly coordinates its response to the Coronavirus crisis. Capitol staff who are 65 or older and those with health conditions have been asked to work from home. “We play a vital role in protecting and supporting the people in our communities,” said Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), Senate President pro Tem, and Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood), Speaker of the Assembly, in a memo the lawmakers co-wrote to other legislators, legislative staff and other Capitol employees last
Keep Your Eyes on Crucial Gov’t Updates In the Thick of COVID-19 News Storm...continued Thursday. “We are facing the possibility that some of the ways in which we do our jobs may need to change for these circumstances,” Atkins and Rendon’s statement continued. “This is a time not to shy away from our work, but to be creative in the ways we interact with constituents, so that they continue to receive the support, resources, tools and information they need and deserve from their state government.” This weekend, California Black Media learned that the Assembly Rules Committee sent out another advisory to Capitol employees. It informed staffers with kids at home due to school closures that they can take sick leave or vacation to attend to their children. “Should your circumstance require additional flexibility,” the memo read, “you are encouraged to contact Assembly Rules Committee, Human Resources to assist with your specific needs related to COVID-19 pandemic.” The Assembly leadership’s decision to offer time off, flex time and let employees work from home came after Capitol staffers pushed back on Atkins and Rendon’s business-as-usual decision, expressing concerns for their own safety. Shortly after, this weekend, CBM also learned that the Senate also cancelled hearings it had scheduled for next week and the Assembly gave committee chairs the discretion to cancel upcoming hearings and meetings. Assemblymember Shirley Weber (D-San Diego), chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, had a hearing scheduled for Monday to discuss ACA 5, a ballot initiative that aims to repeal Prop 209, a law that prohibits considering race and gender in contracting, college admissions and other state decision making. She has not announced yet whether or not she will cancel it. Because of the sheer volume of Coronavirus stories — and the urgency with which media outlets are pushing them out to keep the public safe and informed — other important news stories will go unreported or under-reported during the pandemic. Now, more than ever, it’s crucial that you keep an eye on the issues you care about, and keep your ear to the ground for important Coronavirus updates coming out of Sacramento. Last week, the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA) sent out a bulletin informing Californians that, as a result of Gov. Newsom declaring a state of emergency, key legal safeguards in state law that require governments to keep their constituents informed about
their activities have been loosened. “Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order announcing that he has suspended meeting requirements of the Brown Act and BagleyKeene Act in response to the increasing threat posed by the Coronavirus,” the CNPA letter read. Although the governor advised governments to use “sound discretion” to “maximize transparency” when not adhering to the public access rules he suspended, the CNPA said it is important that the public knows about the new changes. The state of California has two acts on the books. — the Brown act and the Bagley-Keene act — that give any member of the public the right to attend any government meeting in the state whether it’s the state executive, legislature or a “local agency.” Those two statutes also require that the public is notified about every meeting, and that the public has access to the minutes recorded in those conferences. “The order authorizes state and local bodies to hold public meetings by teleconference and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to attend and to address the local or state agencies,” the CNPA statement continued. “The governor further ordered that "all requirements in both the BagleyKeene Act and the Brown Act expressly or impliedly requiring the physical presence of members, the clerk or other personnel of the body, or of the public as a condition of participation in or quorum for a public meeting are hereby waived." In his state of emergency declaration, Gov. Newsom said governments are still required to give the public prior notice when they hold teleconferences in lieu of hearings or other meetings. They must also provide a record of the meeting and designate a location from which the public can participate. “In cooperation with the Senate and Governor, at this time we are continuing to carry out the legislative business of California, with the aim of protecting the physical health and economic well being of all Californians,” speaker Rendon tweeted last Thursday. “Science and calm are the keys to an appropriate response, and we will attempt to use those as our guide,” he said. So far, six Californians have died as a result of the COVID-19 virus and 335 people in the state have tested positive.
PFAW Condemns Racism in Trump Administration's Coronavirus Communications Government News
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Amid Donald Trump's use of the racist term "Chinese Virus" to describe the coronavirus, and reports that a White House official used the term "kung flu" while discussing the coronavirus with an Asian American reporter, People For the American Way President Michael Keegan released the following statement: "We condemn in the strongest terms the use of racist and xenophobic language in the Trump administration's communications around the coronavirus. Tragically, this is yet another example of this
administration deploying racism and bigotry to score what it thinks is a political advantage. Asian American communities in the United States are already struggling socially and economically, as well as being targeted by hate speech and violence, as a result of misguided fears and misinformation about this illness, and this will only harm them more. That the highest officials in our government would stoop to such offensive language in the midst of this public health crisis is completely unacceptable, and it must stop immediately."
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in China, but this does not mean that all Chinese people are infected nor does it justify any type of racial discrimination against people from China or Chinese-owned businesses. Remember that many Chinese Americans have never even been to China.
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) - Coronavirus, also known scientifically as COVID-19, has been a global nightmare. One by one, the virus has infiltrated nearly every country and about 10% of those who have contracted the virus have died. Sadly, there are many African Americans who still don't fully understand what the virus is, and how to prevent it.
#3 - You Need Health Insurance to Be Tested: Definitely not true. The U.S. government has mandated free testing to all individuals who have the symptoms of Coronavirus. All hospitals are required to comply, but not all hospitals may have enough test kits. In addition, there may be a long waiting line to get tested.
Here are the top 10 most common misconceptions that many in the Black community have:
#3 - You Should Call 911 If You Have the Symptoms: Unless you are suffering from an immediate life-threatening emergency, you should not call 911. You should, however, call your doctor and/or visit your local hospital's emergency room if you are not feeling well. Those who have questions or confusion about the virus can also visit CoronaVirusHelpline.org or call the toll-free Coronavirus Helpline at (888) 581-5029 for more information.
#1 - Black People Can't Get It: This is simply not true. To date, at least three African American NBA players have contracted the virus. In addition, several African nations including Rwanda, Nigeria, and Kenya have all reported individuals who have tested positive for the viral. Therefore, Black people are not immune to the virus. #2 - Vodka Kills the Virus: Most vodka brands are only 40 percent alcohol, and that is not high enough to effectively kill microbes. The CDC recommends using handsaniter that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
#4 - The Flu is More Dangerous: This also is not true. Although it is true that last year more than 60,000 people died from the flu. The Coronavirus has been proven to be more contagious, more deadly, and also more
misunderstand. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), less than 1% of people who typically contract the flu die from it, but so far, about 3.4% of those who have contracted Coronavirus have died. #6 - You Must Have Multiple Symptoms: This also is not correct. Many individuals who have tested positive for the Coronavirus have only been found to have just one of the major symptoms. According to the Washington State Dept of Health, those symptoms are shortness of breath, cough OR fever. #7 - Only Elderly People Die From It: While it is true that people age 60 and over are more likely to contract and die from the virus, younger people must also exercise plenty of caution. The truth is that many patients that are age 22-59 are also being affected. South Korea reported 2,718 cases among patients under the age of 30. #8 - All Chinese People Have the Coronavirus: Again, not true. It is true that the virus originated
#9 - There is a Cure: Currently, there is no cure or medical treatment available for those who contract the virus. Depending on the location, if a person tests positive for the virus, he or she will be quarantined and/or sent home and encouraged to selfquarantine. Drinking plenty of water, eating healthy foods with high nutrients, and taking immune-building vitamins are encouraged. #10 - You Should Stock Up on Water and Toilet Tissue: No government agency has ever made this suggestion. This is a panic reaction from the general population. The truth is that by being inside a grocery store or big box retailer trying to hoard items like this, you are only increasing the chances of being exposed to someone who could be infected and may not even know it. #11 - All Travel Has Been Banned: As of March 16, 2020, no type of domestic travel has been restricted. However, the U.S. government has initiated several international travel bans to many countries in Asia and Europe. Most of these travel bans, however, do not affect American citizens but affect non-U.S. citizens. Those with more questions about the virus are encouraged to visit CoronaVirusHelpline.org or call the toll-free Coronavirus Helpline at (888) 581-5029 for more information.
In the growing list of everyday people testing posting for Coronavirus COVID-19, there is also a growing list of celebrities who have the disease as well. Just this past weekend, beloved actor Tom Hanks and his wife revealed they had contracted the virus. Now, handsome actor Idris Elba has also tested positive for coronavirus, the actor revealed today on Twitter. “This morning I tested positive for Covid 19,” he wrote. “I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing No panic,” Elba, 47, added. “I got tested because I realized I was exposed to someone who also tested positive,” he explained. “I found out last Friday that they were tested positive. I quarantined myself and got a test immediately and got the results back today.” Elba continued: “Look, this is serious. Now is the time to really think about social distancing, washing your hands. Beyond that, there are people out there who aren’t showing symptoms and that can easily spread it. OK. So, now is a real time to be really vigilant about washing your hands and keeping your distance.” Elba went on to say that the couple, who tied the knot last April, has told their families and colleagues. “Transparency is probably the best thing for this right now. If you’re feeling ill or you feel like you should be tested or you’ve been exposed — do something about it. It’s really important,” he said. Elba added: “Look we’ve lived
(Photo credit: Getty Images) in a divided world right now. We can all feel it. It’s been bulls–t, but now is the time for solidarity. Now is the time for thinking about each other. There are so many people whose lives have been affected, from those who have lost people they loved to people that don’t even have it and have lost their livelihoods. This is real.” One thing that he did say that many people may lose sight of, but is also very important is, “Stay positive and don’t freak out,” he concluded. If you remember, it was just 2019 when the actor got married again toSabrina Dhowre. “We’ve been literally inseparable since we met,” the 47year-old actor told British Vogue. The two first locked eyes in 2017 while hanging out at a jazz bar in Vancouver, where Elba had been filming The Mountain Between Us. As The Wire star recalls, it was “love at first sight.” “You know, I’m 47 this year, been married and lived a full life before I even met Sabrina,” he told the magazine. “It wasn’t something that I wanted to do, get married again. But…” In February 2018, Elba proposed. The Luther actor popped the question at a film screening in London. The two then tied the knot at the Ksar Char Bagh hotel in Marrakesh, Morocco in April 2019. There’s now word yet on if she has contracted the virus too or not.
10 Natural Ways To Improve Second case of novel coronavirus California Physician Urges Digestive Health Health/Fitness News Alternatives To Hospitalization recorded within county Health/Fitness News
San Bernardino County today reported its second case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a 54year-old male with underlying health conditions who had come into contact with persons who had recently traveled from Washington state. "This case does not change our level of readiness or response and it should not increase alarm among the public," said Acting County Health Officer Dr. Erin Gustafson. "The health risk from COVID-19 to the general public in San Bernardino County remains low at this time, but everyone is strongly urged to engage in practices that reduce the risk of spread." "We are prepared from a public health standpoint, and our residents, cities, businesses and other key communities have been informed about safe practices," Dr. Gustafson said. "We continue to commend the community for its strength and resilience in the face of this challenge," said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. "Avoiding panic and heeding the advice of public health professionals is the path that will lead us through this crisis. As more testing is conducted and more results come in, we thoroughly expect to see an increase in the number of reported cases." The county reported its first case of novel coronavirus on Sunday, March 15, in someone who had recently returned from the United Kingdom. On Tuesday, March 10, the County Public Health Officer and the Board of Supervisors declared a local health emergency to help ensure county government and the public would be prepared for the possibility that coronavirus would appear within the county and allow flexibility in response. On Thursday, March 12, the County Public Health Officer ordered the immediate cancellation or postponement of gatherings of more than 250
people within the county until further notice. Smaller gatherings should refer to guidance from the California Department of Public Health. Various appropriate county departments and agencies have been working together since Jan. 25 to prepare for the possible arrival of the virus within the county. The County Department of Public Health activated its Department Operations Center on Feb. 13. As with any virus, especially during the cold and flu season, there are a number of steps you can take to protect your health and those around you: --People experiencing symptoms of contagious illness should seek medical guidance, not attend work or school, and avoid unnecessary contact with other people. --Wash hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. --Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth, especially with unwashed hands. --Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using regular household cleaning spray or wipes. --N95 masks are not recommended outside a healthcare setting. Surgical masks can be worn by sick individuals to reduce the likelihood of spreading germs to others. For information about the coronavirus crisis, visit the County's coronavirus website at http://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/ coronavirus/, email the County at coronavirus@dph.sbcounty.gov, or contact the coronavirus public information line from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 909-387-3911.
Says U.S. needs a “crash program” to treat COVID-19 patients at home Health/Fitness News
La Jolla – California physician Dr. James Veltmeyer is calling for a “crash program” to keep noncritically ill COVID-19 patients out of the hospital to conserve staff and resources for those who “truly require live-saving treatments such as ICU and ventilation.” Veltmeyer, a top San Diego doctor associated with one of the region’s largest and most prestigious hospitals and a past Congressional candidate, says “the main concern now is to keep our hospitals from being overrun. There’s no reason for that to happen. We can put in place protocols and policies that allow the vast majority of COVID-19 patients to recover at home. There is no need for them to go to the hospital unless their lives are truly in danger and that is a very small percentage of cases. For the vast majority of COVID-19 patients, there is little that can be done in the hospital that can’t be done at home." Veltmeyer urged the implementation of the following plan: 1. Increased use of telemedicine ( Skype, phone, text, email ) to allow patients to communicate directly with physicians or nurses about symptoms 2. Ask insurance companies, hospitals and other providers to fast-track new and ramp-up existing health care hotlines that patients can access quickly with little or no wait times 3. Enlist RNs, VNAs, and CNAS through home health care agencies to assist and care for
patients not critically ill with COVID-19 at home 4. Dramatically increase inhome care including enlisting physicians ( including retired ) for no-charge house calls 5. Enlist pharmacies to fasttrack free distribution of over-thecounter pain relievers and cough medications to non-critically ill patients 6. Enlist the Red Cross and similar organizations to assist non critically-ill patients ( including the homeless ) in community centers, veterans’ halls and similar venues 7. Improve the care and medical treatment of the elderly in nursing homes to reduce the need for hospitalization
“We should be doing everything to keep people out of the hospital, if possible. The hospital exposes vulnerable populations to a variety of deadly pathogens. It should be the venue of last resort where containment cannot be done at home,” he stated. “Most importantly, we need to keep healthy during this crisis, through making the right lifestyle choices, such as proper diet and exercise, sufficient sleep, reducing stress, and keeping well- hydrated.” Dr. Veltmeyer is the host of “Physician on a Mission” radio podcast show and the author of numerous OpEds which have been published across the country, including the Washington Times. CONTACT: James D. Veltmeyer Andrew Russo 619-647-6420 831-595-8914
These days, digestive problems have become not only a regular topic of conversation, they’ve ballooned into a billion dollar industry of over-the-counter remedies. Modern day society often demands we work harder and longer, spending more time away from home than ever before. Unfortunately, this means many people have thrown in the towel on things like healthy eating habits and regular exercise. Digestive woes may present themselves in a variety of ailments such as diarrhea, constipation, IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) IBD (Inflammatory bowel disease), and heartburn. Many of these maladies are caused by consuming too many preservatives, not drinking enough water, stress, not enough roughage, a sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, food sensitivity and, even reoccurring infections. The good news is that diet and lifestyle changes can have a positive effect on your gut health. Here are 10 proven ways to improve your digestion naturallyEat Real Food The typical Western diet is high in refined carbs, saturated fat, food additives, and preservatives, all of which have been linked to chronic digestive disorders. Fast foods are high in salt, sugar, processed oils and don’t provide much nutritional value. Avoid artificial sweeteners and other ingredients formulated to fake out your taste buds. Eat a diet of whole, fresh foods and limit the processed foods on your table.
Drinking plenty of water is essential to good health. We hear it all the time, but sadly, many of us don’t heed that advice. Insufficient fluid intake is a common cause of constipation. In addition to water you can also meet your fluid intake with noncaffeinated beverages such as seltzer water, fruit infused water, and tea. Peppermint, fennel, ginger root, and fenugreek teas are also known for their digestive support qualities. Another excellent way to meet your hydration needs is to include lots of fruits and vegetables that have a high-water content such as cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, melons, strawberries, peaches, grapefruits, and celery. Remember, alcoholic drinks dehydrate your body, so, that celery in your Bloody Mary cocktail won’t be of any help.Probiotics Promote Healthy Bacteria Healthy bacteria assist in digestion by breaking down indigestible fibers that cause gas, pain, and bloating. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are known to improve digestive health even when taken as supplements. Studies have shown that symptoms of bloating, gas, and pain in people with IBS is greatly improved with the addition of fermented foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, and yogurts with live, active cultures. You can also improve your digestion by ensuring that your body gets enough probiotics, glutamine, and zinc. Manage Stress Not only does stress negatively impact your mind, it can also
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200002722 Date Filed: 02/28/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/28/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SUBWAY #38224 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1333 N. MOUNTAIN AVE. ONTARIO, CA 91762 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SANGHA FAST FOOD INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No. 2301309 Residence Street Address: 15195 BEARTREE ST. FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Manleen K. Sangha, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.
NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200002482 Date Filed: 02/26/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/26/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): FOOD SERVICE AMC CATERING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1568 HOME AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 Name of Individual Registrant: ANALIT MITRE 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: 1568 HOME AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 20, 2020 Analit Mitre, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001787 Date Filed: 02/07/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/07/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): N&M XPRESS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 17661 FONTLEE LANE FONTANA, CA 92335 Name of Individual Registrant: NICOLAS MUNOZ Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 17661 FONTLEE LANE FONTANA, CA 92335 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 6, 2020 Nicolas Munoz, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200002313 Date Filed: 02/21/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/21/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ALL TRANSMISSION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1820 WEST 11TH ST. UNIT D UPLAND, CA 91786 Name of Individual Registrant:ABOLGHASSEM SCOTT BANIHASHEMI Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2260 TULIP AVE. UPLAND, CA 91784 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Abolghassem S. Banihashemi, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200002710 Date Filed: 02/28/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/28/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.):WILLIAMS AUDIO MEDIA County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1733 S. PALMETTO AVE. ONTARIO, CA 91762 Name of Individual Registrant: DEREK WILLIAMS 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: 1733 S. PALMETTO AVE. ONTARIO, CA 91762 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Derek Williams, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2020.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001168 Date Filed: 01/27/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/27/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): WEST COAST SIGNS AND DESIGNS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 445 EAST 20TH STREET UPLAND, CA 91784 Name of Individual Registrant: ARMANDO A. VALENZUELA II Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 445 EAST 20TH STREET UPLAND, CA 91784 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Armando A. Valenzuela II, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200002176 Date Filed: 02/19/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/19/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. SONUS 2. SONUS HEARING CARE PROFESSIONALS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1425 W. FOOTHILL BLVD. SUITE 110 UPLAND, CA 91786 Mailing Address:5555 GARDEN GROVE BLVD. SUITE 200 WESTMINSTER, CA 92683 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SERENDIPITY HEARING, INC. State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3324324 Residence Street Address: 5555 GARDEN GROVE BLVD. SUITE 200 WESTMINSTER, CA 92683 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/15/2010 Loren Lunsford, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200002071 Date Filed: 02/18/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/18/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): STICHIC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1245 RENAISSANCE PARKWAY, SUITE 550 RIALTO, CA 92376 Mailing Address: 800 E. 12 TH STREET, UNIT 322 LOS ANGELES, CA 90021 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: YIMAX CLOTHING, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: C2211518 Residence Street Address: 800 E. 12TH STREET, UNIT 322 LOS ANGELES, CA 90021 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 16, 2020 Dong K. Yi, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001171 Date Filed: 01/27/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/27/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SAN LEGEND LOGISTICS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1167 E. CALIFORNIA ST. ONTARIO, CA 91761 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SHINE SHIPPING INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: C4012854 Residence Street Address: 1176 E. CALIFORNIA ST. ONTARIO, CA 91761 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 01, 2020 Karen Garcia Man, Chief Executive Officer, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200001169 Date Filed: 01/27/2020 Filing Expires On: 01/27/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. ERM CONSULTING 2. LETSGODIVING.INFO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7158 WAKE COURT FONTANA, CA 92336-2926 Name of Individual Registrant: ERIK R. MILHAM Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 7158 WAKE COURT FONTANA, CA 92336-2926 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed
above on: May 28, 2000 Erik R. Milham, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200002578 Date Filed: 02/27/2020 Filing Expires On: 02/27/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SOCOMM County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 8435 TEMECULA AVE. HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: DANIEL LOZANO 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: 8435 TEMECULA AVE. HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 27, 2020 Daniel Lozano, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200003041 Date Filed: 03/05/2020 Filing Expires On: 03/05/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): GDS CONSTRUCTION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 17927 SALMONBERRY WAY SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Name of Individual Registrant: GERARDO D. SANCHEZ 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: 17927 SALMONBERRY WAY SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Gerardo D. Sanchez, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 12, 19, 26, April 2 , 2020.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 2000127 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: GARY MIDDLETON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a GARY MIDDLETON to Proposed name: b. GARY MYREE MIDDLETON SR. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 4/22/2020 Time:8:30 a.m. Dept:V15 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, VICTORVILLE DISTRICT 14455 Civic Drive Ste. 100 Victorville, CA 92392 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: March 03, 2020 Carlos M. Cabrera Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2020. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 2006461 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ANNASTACIA WANJIRU WANYOIKE-GROETSCH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a ANNASTACIA WANJIRU WANYOIKE-GROETSCH to Proposed name: b. ANNASTACIA WANJIRU BLACK THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 4/15/2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S16 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 924150210 San Bernardino District-Civil Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Lynne M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2020.
Notice Of Sale Of Real Property At Private Sale NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CENTRAL DISTRICT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Estate of, DAVE TONY DOMINGUEZ, Decedent CASE NO: SPRSS 06182 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE (Probate Code sections 10304, 10306, 10312 ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or after March 19, 2020, ROSEMARY C. DOMINGUEZ, Successor Administrator of the estate of DAVE TONY DOMINGUEZ, will sell at private sale, to the highest and best bidder under the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned, subject to confirmation by the above-entitled Superior Court, all the right, title, interest and estate of said decedent in and to that certain real property located in the city of Loma Linda, County of San Bernardino, State of California, commonly referred to as, 25625 Sun Avenue, more particularly described as follows: LOT 35, TRACT 3415, SANTA ANA HOMES, UNIT #1, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 47, PAGE 36 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER APN: 0281-254-01 Sale will be subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way and easements of record. The property is to be sold on an “as is” basis, except as to title. All bids or offers must be in writing and will be received at the office of HARTNELL LAW GROUP, A Professional Corporation, 25757 Redlands Boulevard, Redlands, California 92373-8453, or may be filed with the clerk of said Superior Court or delivered to said Successor Administrator personally, at any time after the first publication of this notice and before the making of said sale. The terms and conditions of sale are: Cash or part cash and part credit, the terms of such credit to be acceptable to the undersigned and to the court. Ten percent (10%) of the amount bid to accompany the offer, and the balance to be paid promptly following confirmation of sale by the court. Taxes, rents, operating and maintenance expenses, and premiums on insurance acceptable to the purchaser shall be prorated as of the date of recording of the conveyance. The cost of a standard form owner’s policy of title insurance, one-half (1/2) the escrow fee, and other escrow expenses customarily paid by the seller in a real estate sales transaction in San Bernardino, County California, shall be paid by the Successor Administrator. One-half (1/2) the escrow fee, all costs of obtaining financing from a third party for part of the purchase price, the additional cost of title insurance for special endorsements or extended coverage beyond that of a standard form owner’s policy of title insurance, any lender required inspections or repairs, and all other expenses of escrow customarily charged to the buyer in a real estate sales transaction in San Bernardino, County, California, shall be at the expense of the buyer. The undersigned reserves the right to reject any and all bids prior to entry of an order confirming the sale. DATED: March 10, 2020 HARTNELL LAW GROUP A Professional Corporation By: BRYAN C. HARTNELL, Attorney for ROSEMARY C. DOMINGUEZ Successor Administrator Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 19, 2020.
PETITION/PROBATE
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JUDITH
M. CHRISTOPHER Case Number: PROPS 2000112 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JUDITH M.
CHRISTOPHER A Petition for Probate has been filed by: RICHARD SCOTT SOBERS in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that RICHARD SCOTT SOBERS 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: 03/25/20 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept::S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County Of San Bernardino, 247 W. Third Street , Second Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415 -0212 Main/ Probate 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: Guay P. Wilson 14 N. Eighth Street, Redlands, CA 923730062 (909 ) 793-2044 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 5, 12, 19, 2020
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) NOTICE OF ADMINISTER
PETITION TO ESTATE OF:
ROBERT W. HALL, lll aka ROBERT WILLIAM HALL, lll aka ROBERT HALL, lll Case Number: PROPS 2000205 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ROBERT
W. HALL, lll aka ROBERT WILLIAM HALL, lllaka ROBERT HALL, lll A Petition for Probate has been filed by: BRANDON J. HALL in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that BRANDON J. HALL 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: 05/06/20 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept::S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County Of San Bernardino, 247 W. Third Street , Second Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415 -0212 Main/ Probate 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, BOULEVARD, REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909 ) 796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 19, 26, April 2, 2020
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIA
S. HERNANDEZ aka MARIA SANTOS HERNANDEZ aka MARIA HERNANDEZ Case Number: PROPS 2000154 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARIA S.
HERNANDEZ aka MARIA SANTOS HERNANDEZ aka MARIA HERNANDEZ A Petition for Probate has been filed by: KILLIAN C. DALTON in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that KILLIAN C. DALTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action). The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why, the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 04/08/20 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept::S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County Of San Bernardino, 247 W. Third Street , Second Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415 -0212 Main/ Probate 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, BOULEVARD, REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909 ) 796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 12, 19, 26, 2020
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USDA Announces Feeding Program Partnership in Response to COVID-19 Collaboration will provide nearly 1,000,000 meals to rural children (Washington, D.C., March 17, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a collaboration with the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, McLane Global, PepsiCo, and others to deliver nearly 1,000,000 meals to students in a limited number of rural schools closed due to COVID-19: “Feeding children who are affected by school closures is a top priority for President Trump and this Administration. USDA is working with private sector partners to deliver boxes of food to children in rural America who are affected by school closures,” said Secretary Perdue. “Right now, USDA and local providers are utilizing a range of innovative feeding programs to ensure children are practicing social distancing but are still receiving healthy and nutritious food. This whole of America approach to tackling the coronavirus leverages private sector ingenuity with the exact same federal financing as the Summer Food Service Program. USDA has already taken swift action to ensure children are fed in the event of school closures, and we continue to waive restrictions and expand flexibilities across our programs.” “We are grateful to come alongside USDA, PepsiCo, and McLane Global to ensure that children impacted by school closures get access to nutritious food regardless of where they live. We know from first-hand experience that families with children who live in rural communities across the U.S. are often unable to access the existing food sites. Meal delivery is critical for children in rural America to have consistent access to food when school is out. This is one way we, as citizens of this great nation, can respond to our neighbors in need,” said Jeremy Everett, Executive Director, Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. “McLane Global was proud to take part in the success of the summer Meals-2-You home delivery pilot program in 2019. It was a great opportunity to bring private industry best practices together with the USDA to combat rural hunger. Given the rapid disruptions driven by COVID-19, we can work together to swiftly take this model nationwide. McLane Global is ready to do its part to support the fight against hunger through this crisis,” said Denton McLane, Chairman, McLane Global. “As schools around the country close, millions of schoolchildren now don’t know where their next meal is coming from. In the face of this unprecedented crisis, it’s critical that the private sector help ensure these students have access to nutritious meals,” said Jon Banner, Executive Vice President, PepsiCo Global Communications and President, PepsiCo Foundation. “PepsiCo is committing $1 million to help Baylor create a solution with USDA to identify children most in need and then we will help reach them with at least 200,000 meals per week—one way we are deploying our food and beverage resources to help those most vulnerable.” Background: USDA will utilize best practices learned through a summer pilot program in 2019 to deliver food boxes to children affected by school closures due to COVID-19 in rural America. Baylor will coordinate with the appropriate state officials to prioritize students who do not currently have access to a Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) site and have an active outbreak of COVID-19. Initial capacity is limited, and additional vendors are requested and encouraged to ensure we can provide food to more rural children as additional schools close. USDA has created a single contact for those who have suggestions, ideas, or want to help feed kids across the country. Email FeedingKids@usda.gov. The Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, McLane Global, and PepsiCo will begin distributing next week and will quickly increase capacity of nearly 1,000,000 nutritious meals per week. In addition to distribution, PepsiCo will generously provide $1 million in funding to the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty to facilitate nationwide distribution in the coming weeks. These boxes will contain five days worth of shelf-stable, nutritious, individually packaged foods that meet USDA’s summer food requirements. The use of this innovative delivery system will ensure rural children receive nutritious food while limiting exposure to COVID-19. USDA will reimburse private sector partners for the same rate as an SFSP site. Last week, Secretary Perdue announced proactive flexibilities to allow meal service during school closures to minimize potential exposure to the coronavirus. During an unexpected school closure, schools can leverage their participation in one of USDA’s summer meal programs to provide meals at no cost to students. Under normal circumstances, those meals must be served in a group setting. However, in a public health emergency, the law allows USDA the authority to waive the group setting meal requirement, which is vital during a social distancing situation. USDA intends to use all available program flexibilities and contingencies to serve our program participants across our 15 nutrition programs. We have already begun to issue waivers to ease program operations and protect the health of participants. USDA is receiving requests for waivers on an ongoing basis. As of today, USDA has been asked to waive congregate feeding requirements in in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico and USDA has granted those requests.
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Meet The Five State Lawmakers Leading The Charge For The Next Round Of Mass Incarceration Local/National News
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) - Activists in Georgia say a new bill being proposed by five state lawmakers will lead to the mass incarceration of children as young as 13. It's known as the Gang Bill (House Bill 994), and it was sponsored by State Representatives Bert Reeves, Barry Fleming, Chuck Efstration, Andy Welch, and Ginny Ehrhart. The bill comes on the heels of Georgia making substantial changes to reform the criminal justice system. By the end of former Governor Nathan Deal's final term, the State had created an accountability court, reduced mandatory minimum sentences, allowed prosecutors to choose diversion programs, and reduced certain nonviolent felonies to misdemeanor offenses. It currently costs the state $20,000 a year to house an inmate, and the changes kept hundreds of young men and women out of the system. Although Georgia is already home to the toughest gang laws in the nation, the five lawmakers are seeking: * To expand the definition of "criminal gang activity" to include charges such as felony obstruction or hindering a law enforcement officer and burglary with intent to commit a sexual offense
* To establishe "criminal gang activity" as a criterion for juvenile courts to consider for adult prosecution * To create multiple counts of criminal gang activity for similar conduct * and to allow civil actions against people alleged to be in a gang
District Attorneys across Georgia have stated that they find the bill to be "problematic." DeKalb District Attorney Sherry Boston was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, saying, "I do not think this bill is necessary. I am very concerned about moving juveniles out of the juvenile system into the adult criminal system. The resources and the things we're doing in the juvenile system are dedicated to the rehabilitation and turn around. The adult system just isn't." Activists in Georgia are encouraging residents to learn about House Bill 883, which is sponsored by Rep. Carl Gifford. The bill would create a task force to work with schools, community organizations, and social service agencies to develop initiatives to sway teens and young adults from gangs.
$1.5 Million Settlement for Multiple Sewage Spills to Mojave River Tributaries Local News Victorville – A settlement agreement between the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board and the city of Victorville has been reached and imposes a $1.5 million fine on the City for violating the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) general waste discharge requirements. The $1.5 million settlement fine addresses violations from six untreated sewage spills to Mojave River tributaries, which posed a serious threat to public health and groundwater quality. The $1.5 million settlement fine addresses violations stemming from six untreated sewage spills which posed a serious threat to public health and groundwater quality. The settlement reflects several deficiencies in the City’s sewer system operations and maintenance programs that likely contributed to the sewage spills. It is the fourth largest such fine imposed by the SWRCB. The deficiencies were originally identified through a staff audit of the City’s sewer system operation and maintenance
programs. The settlement agreement allows up to $750,000 of the $1.5 million fine to be used as part of a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) to cover costs of connecting more than 33 private properties on septic systems in the City’s Old Town area to the public sewer system, and the proper abandonment of existing septic systems. The SEP was proposed by the City and will improve groundwater quality by significantly reducing septic system discharges to the groundwater underlying the Old Town area. The City has made great strides to correct these problems and has invested more than $20 million in infrastructure improvements to the system. The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board is a California state agency responsible for the preservation and enhancement of the quality of California’s water resources in eastern California. For more information about the Lahontan Water Board, visit its website.
Riverside County Public Health officer orders schools closed to avoid potential COVID-19 exposure Current case count is 11, additional three cases announced Riverside County Public Health News Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser today ordered the closure of the county’s schools as officials continue to step up the fight against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). “To further prevent the spread throughout the county, effective Monday, March 16, I am ordering a school closure, not a dismissal, of all Riverside County public schools. This order also applies to preschools, charter schools, private schools and all colleges and universities in Riverside County,” Kaiser said. “We applaud those school districts that have taken
proactive choices to close their schools starting Monday, March 16, 2020, in order to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Riverside County,” Kaiser added. Individual school districts will have the discretion to determine essential personnel to support critical functions within their districts. Today’s order will be lifted on April 3 and classes will resume on April 6, unless another update is warranted before that time, Kaiser said. “This is a difficult but necessary decision as we try to slow the (continued in next 2 columns)
Riverside County Public Health officer orders schools closed to avoid potential COVID-19 exposure...continued spread of the virus. And I fully support it,” said Riverside County District 4 Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. There has been considerable consultation with our superintendents to determine the correct course of action, Perez added. Riverside County has 11 confirmed cases – nine in Coachella Valley and two cruise ship passengers who have not returned to the region since being diagnosed – and Kaiser has recommended seniors and those with underlying health issues in Coachella Valley limit nonessential travel. One of the Coachella Valley cases is considered “community spread,”
meaning health investigators have not determined the source of the infection. Kaiser on Thursday ordered the cancellation of public gathering of 250 people or more in Riverside County as a means of slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID19). The order mirrors recommendations issued Wednesday evening by the California Department of Public Health. Residents are urged to visit www.rivcoph.org/coronavirus for updated information. They can also find information on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ countyriversidedepartm entofpublichealth) and on Twitter @rivcodoc.
St. Mary Medical Center to begin patient screening outside Emergency Department entrance Local News APPLE VALLEY (March 17, 2020) – As a safety precaution — and in accordance with infectionprevention protocols, including surge-management solutions — St. Mary Medical Center will begin to conduct patient screening just outside the Emergency Department (ED) entrance of the hospital. This designated area will allow staff to more efficiently cohort patients with similar symptoms, protecting our most vulnerable and high-risk patients. All patients in need of care will be required to undergo screening at this area prior to entering the hospital. With the continuing spread of
COVID-19 within the U.S, we are taking every preventative measure we can to improve patient safety. By expanding our patientcare area, we will be better prepared to accommodate and care for a possible influx of patients seeking medical attention due to COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory illnesses. Our proactive plan to manage these patients is to mitigate the impact to our ED, reduce exposure to patients and caregivers, and prepare for the potential of a longduration event. The health and safety of our patients, caregivers and community is our highest priority.
Former Heavyweight Champion Leon WHO urges more testing and isolation to respond Spinks Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer: to coronavirus...continued from page 1 'He's a Champion. He's Going to Keep Seehofer announced the new recovered, health officials said. Austria was the first to restrict restrictions late Sunday, which Fighting' By Jay Connor will affect frontiers with Switzerland, France, Austria, Denmark and Luxembourg. "Travelers without a valid reason to travel can no longer enter," he said, adding there will be exceptions for goods traffic and commuters. More than 5,800 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Germany. Thirteen patients have died and almost 50 have
Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks walks around his home during a physical training session. Screenshot: USA Today Sports In 1978, boxer Leon Spinks shocked the sports world by defeating Muhammad Ali in a lopsided 15-round split decision. Now with his boxing days far behind him, the 66-year-old now finds himself in the midst of an even more important fight: the battle for his life. USA Today reports that the former heavyweight champ was diagnosed with prostate cancer last June and has since undergone three rounds of chemotherapy that failed to prevent the spread of the disease to his bones. In November, doctors put him on a ventilator and gave him only two weeks to live, but clearly they underestimated the boxing great’s resilience. “He’s a champion,” his wife Brenda said. “He’s going to keep fighting.” Thankfully, that fight includes keeping Brenda in his corner, who not only crushes all seven pills he’s required to digest every morning, but also injects them into his feeding tube. It’s an unglamorous part of his daily regimen that also includes smoking marijuana to help regulate his mood. “I’m so against it and now I’m going to dispensaries to buy it,’’ she said. “It’s the only way I can get him to cooperate.”
To complicate matters, Spinks also suffers from dementia. While he’s lost his ability to pummel opponents in the ring, he’s never lost his will to persevere. This includes pushing himself to host private autograph sessions in order to offset exorbitant medical costs. Case in point, his prescription for Zytiga, a medication for prostate cancer survivors who have already undergone chemotherapy, costs a jawdropping $8,000 a bottle. Thankfully, his first bottle was free, but Spinks has been forced to cover the cost himself since January. “I think you can get it cheaper,’’ Brenda said. “I don’t know. I haven’t gotten that far yet.’’ In the past year, the wheelchairbound Spinks has lost 80 pounds—he’s down to 194—and he can thank his caregiver and various family members for providing nearly around-theclock care at his Henderson, Nev., home. And despite his prognosis, Spinks has every intention of continuing the battle to regain his health. “I’m just so happy that he’s here and we’re just going to keep working at making things better,’’ Brenda said. “We’re not going to give up. We’re not throwing in the towel.”
10 Natural Ways To Improve Digestive Health...continued from page 4 impact your digestive health. There are many simple, yet effective, methods of managing stress. Walking, meditation, deep breathing, yoga and swimming are among the easiest and most available to everyone. Chewing Properly Good digestion starts in your mouth. When your food is properly chewed it literally eases the work your digestive system has to do. Pretty simple, huh? Get Plenty of Fiber Leafy greens such as spinach and kale are excellent sources of fiber as well as nutrients like folate, vitamins K, and C. They also contain a specific type of sugar that helps fuel growth in healthy gut bacteria. Green smoothies or juice are also a delightful way to drink your fiber. Lean Protein Is Best People with bowel sensitivity or IBS should stick with eating lean meats and avoid foods that are high in fat, especially fried foods. High fat foods can trigger contractions of the colon. Red meat and fatty foods can also promote problematic colon bacteria. Reset With a Detox
A gentle detox on a regular basis is a great way to reset your entire digestive system. Avoid any detox plans that are based on drastic food deprivation or include liquids only. Try cleaning out your digestive system by eliminating everything but fibrous fruits and vegetables from your diet for a few days. The top detoxing vegetables are cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, spinach, kale, asparagus, boy chow, watercress, radish, cauliflower, and artichoke. Avocado, tomato, watermelon, guava, and berries are the best fruits. Never go over 10 days! Get On UP And Move Inactivity is the enemy of healthy digestion. Research has shown that those who exercise regularly have better gut transit time between eating and eliminating. At least 30 minutes of walking or regular exercise is great. Yoga, swimming, and, stretching are also beneficial. Talk to Your Doctor Always discuss any digestive problems or pains with your physician to make sure you understand the source of your discomfort.
borders when it set up checkpoints along its Alpine border with Italy, which has since emerged as the disease's epicenter in Europe. Austria is now demanding that travelers from Italy produce proof they have been cleared by doctors. Germany has joined Slovenia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Cyprus in imposing border restrictions.
The Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder will be closing its offices to the public Local News The Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder will be closing its offices to the public, effective Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 until further notice. We are joining other government agencies in closing their facilities in an effort to protect the public and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While our offices will be closed to the public, we remain operational at this time to accomplish essential functions that must be completed on site. Our county residents can utilize many services online, and questions will be answered via email and over the phone. We will
have staff working and able to answer your concerns. We encourage the public to visit our website, www.asrclkrec.com for information on forms, processes, and inquiries about their property. We can be reached at the following email address accrmail@asrclkrec.com or you can call our office at 951-955-6200. We are working closely with the Department of Public Health and other state and local agencies and experts, to monitor COVID-19 and will let you know as soon as possible, when we can resume inperson service.
Brandman University to Host Webinar for K-16 Educators Switching to Online Lessons Due to Coronavirus Local News IRVINE, Calif. (March 16, 2020)– Brandman University educational technology expert Kimberly Greene, EdD, will deliver a free webinar providing guidance to instructors who are transitioning from face-to-face to online lessons in the midst of coronavirus-related school closures. Educators across the country are closing school districts and colleges to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19. The webinar, “COVID 19: Moving Your Classes Online,” will help educators planning for the possibility of prolonged school site closures to develop online lesson plans. The webinar will be accessible via the university’s School of Extended Education. The event is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. PDT on Thursday, March 19. Greene will cover essential core competencies for teaching online, such as running a live online class, understanding the virtual learning environment, best practices for email, feedback and language in online classes, and the importance of realistic expectations for teachers and students. “When instruction moves online, the potential for students to be fully immersed and engaged with the intended learning is
massive,” Greene said. “Educators who understand the complexity of teaching online ensure students focus on the active learning of new skills, abilities and the real meanings of lessons, rather than the technology being used to deliver them.” Greene, a professor of education, designs and teaches courses on the foundations of online teaching, instructional leadership, and the influence of schooling on democratic practices and social change. She was the founding director of the university’s Center for Instructional Innovation, which provides technological assistance to students and faculty, as well as professional development services to instructors. Greene earned her Doctorate in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University. Brandman’s School of Education honored Greene with its Faculty of the Year award in 2010 and 2018. Brandman typically delivers about 85 percent of its academic credit hours online. On March 5, the university announced the shift of its blended courses to entirely online formats as a means of safeguarding student, faculty and employee health during the ongoing public health crisis.
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NBA player tests positive for COVID-19, rest of season suspended indefinitely ROLLINGOUT — Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert has contracted COVID-19 ESPN reports. But the sports news station stated that Gobert was not in the arena at the time he discovered that he has the virus.
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The National Basketball Association has just decided to suspend the rest of the season due to the coronavirus, ESPN reported at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. The NBA commissioner and
the owners have decided to go on an indefinite hiatus after one of its star players tested positive for the potentially deadly virus. Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert has contracted COVID-19, ESPN reports. But the sports news station stated that
Low Income Workers Low-wage Californians worry they will be laid off as coronavirus transforms economy By Manuela Tobias, Fresno Bee
A customer looks out the window at Jupiter, a local brew house and pizza restaurant, in Berkeley on March 15, 2020. California restaurants workers fear layoffs due to the coronavirus. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters Low-wage Californians worry they will be laid off as coronavirus transforms economyBy Manuela Tobias, Fresno BeeMary Ellen Sanchez, a single mother of six in Fresno, works as an in-home supportive service provider for two women. One is paralyzed from the neck down, and the other one is in her late 60s.Like over 400,000 in-home supportive service workers across the state represented by theService Employees InternationalUnion Local 2015, shereceives only two days of paid sick leave a year, whereasCalifornia mandates at least three days for full-time employees. And in the era of COVID-19, she’s on the front lines: the elderly and immunocompromised are most atrisk for contracting the novel coronavirus.“I’ll stay home if I get sick,” she said. “But I don’t have any savings. I never thought something like this would happen.”In California, the novel coronavirushas caused six deaths, with 335 confirmed cases. On Sunday, Fresno County declared a state of emergencyafter health officials confirmed a second case and await results from several dozen swabs.State and federal officials are advising people to work from home if possible. Telecommuting is easy for manytech workers, engineers and financial professionals, but lacking that luxury, low-wage employees working high-contact jobs are worried about being laid off or running out of sick days.Still, Sanchez isn’t letting worries of the virus take over.“I don’t believe in stress. I leave that for the rich people,” Sanchez said. “I have six children and I’ve been a father and a mother to them all my life. I’m a survivor.”Bars and restaurants shutterOn Sunday, California Gov. Gavin Newsomcalled for the closure of all bars, wineries, night clubs and brewpubs. Restaurants are restricted to serving only half their maximum occupancy at a time to create space between diners. Chuck Van Fleet, president at Vino Grille and Spirits, said restaurant workers across Fresno and California are facing unemployment.“If we cut 50% of
our seats, we have to cut staff as well,” Van Fleet said. “The overwhelming concern from all the restaurant owners is, how are we going to pay our workers and how are we going to take care of them? They’re the glue that holds restaurants together.We really needthis Senate relief billpassed with guidelines and explanations. Everything’s a wait-and-see till that gets passed.”If economic relief is offered, Van Fleet said, restaurant owners may be able to keep paying workers their hourly wages. But the biggest loss workers face is in tips, which won’t exist without customers.California has made it so that people who had hours cut or became unemployedbecause of the virus canfile for unemployment benefits. People who are ill or quarantined due to COVID-19 are alsoeligible for short-term disability. TheGovernor ’s Executive Orderwaived the one-week unpaid waiting period for these benefits.Grocery stores and pharmacies remain open, however, which worries some workers.Danny Cervantez, 53, a meat cutter at SaveMart in Visalia, is scared of catching the virus from one of the hundreds of customers who come to his store.“I’ve never seen anything like it in my 34-year career.There were so many people, hundreds of people, coming through that door with no masks, no gloves, coughing and sneezing.Emptyingall the shelves,” Cervantez said. “And I’m like, oh my God. I don’t want to take that home to my family.”He only has three days of paid sick leave a year, and already used two to take care of his father, who has congestive heart failure. He said he couldn’t afford to take off more than that.“It would be devastating,” he said. “I’m just a regular blue collar worker. It would just hurt us all the way around.”Large employers respond Walmart, the largest private employer in the U.S.,announced on Tuesdaythat employees who test positive for the virus or are subject to mandatory quarantines (continued in next 2 columns)
47.4K people are talking about this When the NBA learned of Gobert’s condition, the NBA leaders met up and decided to immediately halt the current Jazz game and then decided to quit playing. The Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets, however, are allowed to continue to play out their game in Texas as owner Mark Cuban and
some in the arena have just come to grips with this shocking news. Cuban relayed that he is in shock at how fast this pandemic is developing and the catastrophic economic and health ramifications that appear to be headed the country’s way. He also said many of the players know of what is happening as Cuban overheard players talking on the bench about Gobert and the NBA season suspension. The post NBA player tests positive for COVID-19, rest of season suspended indefinitely appeared first on Rolling Out.
Low Income Workers...continued would receive up to two weeks ofpay, and that employees would not be penalized for unpaid absences through the end of April. They have also limited their store hours.Uber, Lyft, Instacart and Amazon sent similar notices to their employees.But forMelissa Love, who stocks and unloads shelves at a Walmart in Long Beach, that’s not enough. She had a runny nose, a fever and a cough last Wednesday butcouldn’t afford to take unpaid time off, so she went to work anyway.“It’s nothing major like the flu. I’m hoping its just a cold,” she said.Love constantly washes her hands and keeps hand sanitizer in her bag, but it’s hard to protect herself when her coworkers or customers come to the store while sick.Ketki Sheth, assistant professor of economics at UC Merced, said people who are financially vulnerable are not only having to come in to work, but also make much tougher decisions in the face of COVID19.“If you don’t have the social safety net, you might be more willing to take the risk because
you don’t have the alternative (of staying home).”Jessica Emigdio, a preschool teacher and City College student, said she had to take three days off work last week because she was sick. But she only had one paid sick day available, so once she pays rent, she will have nothing left over next month. And asschools shutter, her job may be at risk.“Those two days really hurt me financially because I won’t have any money leftover. Just missing one day is very detrimental, and I ended up having to miss two,” she said. “It’s honestly scary.”Lacking health care coverage makes the situation even more stressful. Emigdio makes $840 every two weeks, which is too much to qualify for MediCal, and doesn’t receive coverage through work. So if she gets sick again, the doctor’s bill will be entirely on her.Scott Burris, a public health law professor at Temple University, worries that inequality will simply amplify the spread of (continued on page 8)
Angela Bassett Reveals Her Youthful Skin Routine ‘It Starts From The Inside” Lifestyle News
(Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) Angela Bassett has always been goals: body goals, relationship goals, and skin goals. You just look at her and she exudes sexiness, beauty, sophistication and intelligence all in one. On a recent episode of the Tamron Hall Show, Bassett appeared with her longtime esthetician Mamie McDonald. McDonald created the popular Skin by Mamie, and is the woman behind the skin of black-ish star Yara Shahidi, Mary J. Blige, Tasha Smith, and even Tamron Hall. On the segment, McDonald explained some of the various regimens she likes to bring out that natural glow of your skin. While she admitted Bassett’s skin relies heavily on her good genes passed down from generation to generation, she still shared some keys to how Bassett keeps it looking tight and right without surgery. She also gave tips on how we can keep our skin looking just as good like using a mask three times a week if your skin is really oily, and twice a week if your skin is in need of hydration. Last year, Bassett teamed up with celebrity skin specialist Dr. Barbara Sturm to create a skin
care line for women of color, called the Dr. Barbara Sturm Darker Skin Tones line. “Skin is skin, but African American skin has particular attributes,” Bassett told the Los Angeles Times. “It’s robust and thicker.” “We have natural sunscreen. It can be oily, which can aid you as you get older. It has a lot going for it, but we can also get hyperpigmentation in the sun. So we are trying to deal with various color differentials in our skin. And the keloid scarring, if you’re prone to that, can cause any little scratch to become something. So we address those sensitivities.” Bassett told the Times that she uses a “cleanser, hyaluronic serum, light cream, and Dr. Sturm eye cream” on a typical day. “I always put on coconut oil—skin is the biggest organ!” she added. Besides the things you can do on the outside like creating a great face mask, staying hydrating, etc, Bassett said one crucial gem she lives by to stay beautiful: “It’s your frame of mind,” she said. “It’s your mind, your mental state. We all have the capacity to be as beautiful or as ugly as we choose. It starts from the inside.”…
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I tell you, it ain’t going to do you a bit of good if Jesus decides to come back today. Call yourself preparing for the Coronavirus panoramic outbreak. What you should be preparing for is the Second Coming of the Lord. [Exodus 19]... What you should be doing is putting oil in your lamp... What you should be consumed with is your pursuit of the kingdom of God; seeking above all, the rule and reign of Jesus Christ in your life. Why? Because death can come to us suddenly and we should always be ready to meet the Lord when that time comes. Preparing for the Corona-virus panoramic outbreak; futile, futile, futile, all futile! This is brought out in [Luke 12:16-21] the Parable of the Rich Fool – “And he told them this parable: The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’ This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God.” You better know that you know. Call yourself preparing for the Corona-virus panoramic outbreak. Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; all is vanity [Ecclesiastes 1:162:26]. Five times in Amos 4 God says that he had done specific things in the lives of his people to turn them back to himself. And five times it says, "Yet they did not return to Him." Each of these things God had done
to get their attention could be explained as natural events with no divine cause. Israel failed to prepare to meet him. That is what we must not do. We must wake up and stop looking at our lives like secular, scientific, western naturalists. God is doing things in our lives which are gracious providential messages to return to him and trust him. So let us draw from Amos prophecy and prepare for the Second Coming of the Lord! As we are reminded that He came to Sodom and Gomorrah when the people did not expect Him. He came in the days of Noah when they didn’t think He would come. I tell you, the handwriting is on the wall. Something is about to take place. Prophecy is being fulfilled on every hand. Wake up! “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps alight.” [Luke 12:35-40]. Now even as it begins to happen, God is faithful, and His Word says that someone will see [Ezekiel 33:3] the sword coming upon the land, and this someone is commanded to give warning or indeed lose his own life also!” Therefore hear, ye nations, and know, O congregation, what is among you. [Jeremiah 6: 18]. The trumpet is sounding, who will hear? “I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver me from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover me with his pinions, and under his wings I will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. I will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day/” [Psalms 91:1-16]. “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: That thou mayest love the Lord thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.” [Deuteronomy 30:19-20].
Holy Week Revival Religious News New Hope Missionary Baptist Church celebrates Holy Week with services Palm Sunday, April 5 through Easter, April 12, 2020. An exciting focal point is the three night Revival, Monday throughWednesday,7pm,featuring nationally acclaimed Pastors known for their inspiring gifts in preaching and teaching. Lecturer: Dr. Fredrick Fairley, Sr. of Berean Baptist Church, Phoenix, Arizona and Revivalist: Dr. Donte Hickman, Pastor, of Southern Baptist Church, Baltimore, Maryland. This year’s Theme: “2020 Vision: Bringing the Message and Mission of Christ Into Sharper Focus” (Mt. 28:18-20, Lk. 4:18-19, I Cor. 2:9-12). Discipleship Classes have been added this year preceding each Revival Worship experience at 6 pm to amplify the message and stimulate the commitment of Christian believers. Additional highlights include the Palm Sunday musical, 4 pm, given by the Rays of Hope Combined Choirs, joined by CHARM, our Christian Arts Ministries.
Maundy Thursday Communion Fellowship is to be celebrated with St Timothy Community Church, Pastor David McKenzie will bring the message at 7 pm. Good Friday service, April 10, 6-9 pm will present several ministers preaching from scripture texts that focus on “Close Encounters on the Road to Calvary.” Significant occurrences leading up to the Christ’s death will be illuminated. On Easter, April 12, 5 am, Sunrise service starts the day, Pastor LaQuetta Simmons, of Immanuel Praise Fellowship, Rancho, Cucamonga is sure to bring a soul stirring message. Dr. Michael Andrew Owens, Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will continue to proclaim the Easter story on Resurrection Sunday, preaching at 7am and 10 am. Our Music Ministry will also be fully engaged during Holy Week and we welcome the community to share in all of our events. For more information, call the Church Office at 909-887-2526.
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Black Press of America Celebrates 193 Years of Freedom-Fighting Journalism
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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
As we're all experiencing disruptions in light of the current circumstances, what remains the same is the need in our community among the most vulnerable populations. At Time For Change Foundation, we operate two emergency shelters in the city of San Bernardino and one in the city of Hayward in the Bay Area, our Phoenix Square affordable housing building in San Bernardino, as well as the Homes of Hope program of permanentsupportive housing utilizing scattered sites throughout the
Inland Empire. There is a continued need of the women and children we serve especially in this hardship-- we are asking for donations to help in raising funds for vital services needed to help those most vulnerable in the Inland Empire and for our program. We have a website landing page that details the Time For Change Emergency Relief Fund set up for collecting donations, viewable here: https://conta.cc/2Qi35wb We thank you for your donations!
Treasurer Fiona Ma Offers Resources to Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 State/Government News
From Freedom’s Journal to The North Star to John Abbott’s Chicago Defender, African American-owned newspapers have sparked fires for truth and equality that have burned with the passion for fighting for freedom throughout history. Monday, March 16, 2020 marks the 193rd anniversary of the Black Press of America, whose global impact remains undeniable. It all began with Freedom’s Journal, the first African American newspaper, that was guided by the fearless publishers, John B. Russwurm and Samuel E. Cornish. On March 16, 1827, Russwurm and Cornish announced the publication’s inaugural issue with a front-page that contained these words: “We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” The 4-page edition included stories about the struggle to end the horrors of slavery, lynching, and social injustice. It also informed the African American community of international news of particular interest, like events in Haiti and Sierra Leone. The newspaper featured biographies of African American men and women, schools, jobs, and housing opportunities. “As we deal with some of the most challenging times in modern history, it is important that we understand the significance of the Black Press in reporting on and recording our history,” said National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Chair, and publisher of the Houston Forward Times, Karen Carter Richards. The NNPA is the national trade association representing America’s Black Press. “As we celebrate 193 years of being the Voice of Black America, we have made the decision to reschedule Black Press Week due to the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus. Since the beginning, whether it has been our publishers, editors, journalists, photographers and many others, the Black Press has made the sacrifices and endured
the struggles they had to go through in order to publish,” said Richards. “Even though Freedom’s Journal existed for only two years, its impact on the Black Press has lasted 193 years — and counting,” said Mississippi Link publisher Jackie Hampton, who also serves as secretary of the NNPA. “I give Freedom’s Journal credit for the establishment of more than 200 African-Americanowned newspapers across the nation. The papers not only cover regional, national and international news, but they are still telling the stories that Freedom’s Journal advocated,” Hampton observed. “Those stories include political rights for all Americans, the right to vote for all Americans and the telling of positive stories regarding the accomplishments of African Americans which mainstream newspapers often will not cover.” Observing Freedom’s Journal’s anniversary traditionally occurs during the NNPA’s Black Press Week, held annually in Washington, DC. This year’s festivities are postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. “I think the founders and editors of Freedom’s Journal would be very proud of the NNPA for deciding to postpone Black Press Week,” Hampton observed. “Because putting the health and safety of attendees first, regardless of how much we value the significance of Black Press, demonstrates our leadership is in good hands. If we don’t make good decisions for ourselves, then who will?” “The postponement of Black Press Week activities coincides with the national response to the coronavirus, which is the right thing to do,” added Sonny Messiah Jiles, the publisher of the Houston Defender Network and former chair of the NNPA. “Yet the significance and importance of the Black Press during these times are more relevant than ever before,” Jiles added.
“The virus presents health issues of access to testing, economic issues of job security and family/business income, and sustainability issues of how long this pandemic last. The challenges our country faces today reaffirms the importance of the Black Press of America and of Black Press Week.” The anniversary of the Black Press is a reminder of the contributions that remain indelibly associated with its fearlessness, determination, and success. Those contributions include the works of Frederick Douglass, WEB DuBois, Ida B. Wells, Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah, and former NNPA Chairman Dr. Carlton Goodlett. Douglass, who helped slaves escape to the North while working with the Underground Railroad, established the abolitionist paper, The North Star, in Rochester, New York. He developed it into the most influential black antislavery newspaper published during the Antebellum era. The North Star denounced slavery and fought for the emancipation of women and other oppressed groups with a motto of, “Right is of no Sex – Truth is of no Color; God is the Father of us all, and we are all brethren.” “In Africa, you had the atrocity of European nations colonizing sovereign states and turning them into satellite copies of their own nations,” said Rosetta Perry, a civil rights activist and publisher of the Tennessee Tribune. “That’s one of the reasons why French is spoken so widely on the continent, as well as African nations still using the English monetary system. Black newspapers covered these stories as best they could from afar, but still lacked the resources to send correspondents over to these nations, they often depended on the reports of foreign correspondents from other publications,” she said.
Today, where possible, the Black Press continues to reach across the ocean to forge coalitions with the growing number of websites and special publications that cover Africa daily from on the continent, Perry noted. The evolution of the Black Press, the oldest Black business in America, had proprietors take on issues of chattel slavery in the 19th century, Jim Crow segregation and lynching, the great northern migration, the Civil Rights Movement, the transformation from the printing press to the digital age and computerized communication. With the Plessy vs. Ferguson Supreme Court ruling that said no Black man has any rights that a White man must honor, there came a ?ood of Black publications to advocate for Black rights and to protest the wrongs done to Blacks. Today, the Black Press continues to tackle domestic and global issues, including the new novel coronavirus pandemic and its effects on all citizens – particularly African Americans. “This is an important story about the history of the Black Press of America that has consistently been the freedom fighting voice of African people in America and throughout the world for 193 years without waiver or distortion of the truth,” stated NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. “Today, in 2020, amidst the global pandemic of the coronavirus, the Black Press remains the vital source of news and information for 47 million African Americans,” he added. Chavis continued: “On this momentous anniversary, the NNPA salutes all of the African American-owned newspapers and media companies that are affiliated with the NNPA’s expanding network of over 230 media properties and channels. “May God continue to bless the Black Press of America.”
SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma today announced she has launched a resource list for small business owners affected by the COVID19 pandemic. The list is located here http://bit.ly/stosmallbizlist. It includes resources from the federal, state, and local governments, nonprofits, and the private sector. The list contains information on grants and loans, tax deadline extensions, guidance on how to protect workers, and even private sector grants such as the $100 million Facebook program for cash grants and ad credits. “As a former small business owner I know how difficult it is to sort out all the programs, loans, grants, and information that are critical to your success,” said Treasurer Ma. “With small businesses facing tough times, access to relevant information is even more critical.” This list will be updated periodically. If you have a resource to share, please contact Gloria Li gli@treasurer.ca.gov . Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more
votes (7,825,587) than any other candidate for treasurer in the state's history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. The State Treasurer’s Office was created in the California Constitution in 1849. It provides financing for schools, roads, housing, recycling and waste management, hospitals, public facilities, and other crucial infrastructure projects that better the lives of residents. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year. She provides transparency and oversight for the government’s investment portfolio and accounts, as well as for the state’s surplus funds. Treasurer Ma also oversees an investment portfolio of more than $97.5 billion, approximately $28.7 billion of which are local government funds. She serves as agent of sale for all State bonds, and is trustee on outstanding debt of more than $94 billion.
Low Income Workers...continued from page 7 COVID-19. “We’re more unequal now than we were in the Gilded Age. And inequality brings with it that kind of corrosion of social strength because there are a lot of people who are just desperately poor; who don’thave health insurance, who are always teetering at the edge. So the more vulnerable people you have, the bigger of a shock this is. In Europe, in England, the social effects may be less disastrous because they have more of a social safety net. We lack that resilience.”Cities consider temporary eviction bansFresno Mayor Lee Brand said during an emergency city council meeting Monday that people would not have to worry about being evicted over missed rent, but Fresno was not taking any local action on evictions.“We understand that the state legislature and governor have approved a temporary ban on evictions for people impacted by the coronavirus. The important thing for the people of Fresno to know is that no one is going to be forced to move from their home during this crisis,” Brand said.At the time of the city council meeting, there was still no word from Newsom or the state legislature on evictions. Brand then clarified Fresno would be waiting for the state to act.“As we understand it, governor’s office and state legislatures are working on a moratorium. It’s either going to come as a bill or an executive order. I don’t know the timeline but you should assume action within the next couple of days,” city spokesman
Mark Standriff wrote in a followup email.Sacramento,Los Angeles,San FranciscoandSan Joseare all moving forward on temporary eviction bans aimed at tenants who can’t make rent because of the coronavirus. Sacramentoapproved a $1 million economic relief package Fridayfor small local businesses including restaurants, retail and day care providers.Fresno City Council President Miguel Ariassaid he would be in support of a temporary ban on evictions by the Fresno city council.“The last thing I hope to see is a crisis of evictions across our cities because of this coronavirus and our inability to understand that our community is not made up of the tech industry or people that can telecommute,” he said. “Because the vast majority of our industry is service sector.” The community groupFaith in the Valleyhopes an eviction moratorium in Fresno extends to foreclosures and current evictions cases.“We want current court cases to be put on pause as well because the courtroom is very small and it’s always packed, like standing-room packed,”saidAmber Crowell,a sociology professor at Fresno State and regional organizer for Faith in the Valley. “It’s really not safe for people to be coming to court.”Manuela Tobias is a reporter with the Fresno Bee. This article is part ofThe California Divide, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequity and economic survival in California