SB American Week Ending 5/22

Vol. 50 No. 4

May 16, 2019 - May 22, 2019

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)

Chevrolet Partners with America’s Black Publishers to Help HBCU Students Discover the Unexpected

Publisher’s Corner Email: sbamericannews@gmail.com Clifton Harris Editor in Chief Publisher of The San Bernardino AMERICAN News

Metro Atlanta's Diversity Complicates Census Count Situation is just one example amidst a national struggle for a fair count of people of color By Khalil Abdullah

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Georgia State Rep. Carolyn Hugley Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from Ethnic Media Services

Since 2016, General Motors Chevrolet brand and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) have partnered to provide deserving HBCU students with the exciting opportunity to “Discover the Unexpected”about themselves and their communities via a journalism fellowship program. The Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship (DTU), now entering its fourth consecutive year, provides six HBCU students with scholarships ($10,000 each), stipends ($5,000 each), an eight-week fellowship with two of the nation’s leading Black news publications, and the “road trip of a lifetime” in the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. Each year, a selection of four NNPA Publishers provide the fellows with the opportunity to gain real-world journalism experience during the eight-week Fellowship Program. MC Lyte, the 2016, 2017 and 2018 DTU Brand Ambassador greets the crowd during the 2017

Discover the Unexpected launch in Atlanta. MC Lyte, the 2016, 2017 and 2018 DTU Brand Ambassador greets the crowd during the 2017 Discover the Unexpected launch in Atlanta. Recently, host NNPA publishers, along with NNPA president and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., reflected on the success of the program from 2016 to 2018. “The issues of diversity and inclusion are of paramount concern for corporate America. The NNPA has a productive relationship with General Motors specifically focused on providing scholarships and opportunities to the emerging generation of African American journalists and publishers,” said Chavis. “Discover the Unexpected has been an excellent model for highlighting the importance of freedom of the press and academic excellence.”. NNPA Chairman and Chicago and Gary CrusaderPublisher Dorothy R. Leavell, whose Crusader Newspaper Group will be one of

the 2019 host publishers, stressed the importance of the partnership and the resulting opportunities provided to the aspiring Black journalists attending the nation’s HBCU’s. “This experience, I believe, has given those students a leg up on pursuing a career in journalism and it’s my personal hope that they will lend their journalistic talents to the Black Press by returning to one of our member newspapers,” Leavell said. The Washington Informer, The New Journal and Guide in Norfolk, Va., The Carolinian in Raleigh, N.C., The New York Amsterdam News, the Chicago Defender, The Michigan Chronicle and The Atlanta Voice, are among the NNPA member newspapers that have worked with DTU Fellows. They will be joined this year by The Chicago Crusader and Houston Forward Times. “The staff of The Washington Informer and I are pleased to work with students from participating

HBCU’s who come readily prepared to share 21st century knowledge and tech skills that enhance the reporting and storytelling experiences we offer with the Black Press, including vehicles that make it even more possible to Discover the Unexpected,” said Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes. Rushawn Walters (left) and Victoria Jones, the NNPA/DTU journalism fellows assigned to The Washington Informer perform research for story assignments at The Washington Informer office in Southeast, Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/ NNPA) Rushawn Walters (left) and Victoria Jones, the NNPA/DTU journalism fellows assigned to The Washington Informer perform research for story assignments at The Washington Informer office in Southeast, Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/ (continued on page 3)

Sen. Kamala Harris Gives Props to Black Press at 75th Anniversary of San Francisco Sun-Reporter By Tanu Henry | California Black Media

Photo By: Alain McLaughlin Amelia Ashley Ward, Publisher of the Sun Reporter stands with Sen. Kamala Harris and San Francisco Mayor London Breed at the 75th Anniversary of the Sun Reporter May 9, 2019. “Throughout the course of our history, there have been many moments in time where truth must be spoken. Truth that oftentimes make people uncomfortable, but truth that must be acknowledged so people can be seen and be

heard,” said Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), who announced her bid to run for President of the United States in late January. “Truth must be spoken from a voice that is trusted,” she continued. “And we know therefore

the value, significance and need for the Black press in America. Harris, who was born in Oakland and served as California Attorney General from 2011 to 2017, was speaking at the 75th anniversary of the San Francisco SunReporter, the city’s oldest African-American newspaper. More than 800 people, including San Francisco first African American woman mayor London Breed, attended the event. Several leaders and journalists from the state’s Black and ethnic media – including the SunReporter’s current publisher, Amelia Ashley Ward – were also on hand to celebrate the legacy and contribution of the paper at the Hyatt Regency Hotel downtown San Francisco. The Sun-Reporter was founded in 1944 at a time when Blacks migrated in large numbers to major

cities in the north and west to escape Jim Crow laws in the south and seek better employment opportunities. Many African-Americans came to San Francisco and other parts of the Bay Area during that time to work at World War II military shipyard. Like many historically Black dailies and weeklies across California and the rest of the country, the Sun-Reporter became a social and political advocate for African Americans on issues like civil rights, discrimination, housing and education as well as a vital source of information at a time when there was little media coverage of Blacks in the mass media. “The Sun-Reporter is an example of the significance of the Black press in America,” Harris (continued on page 8)

Clarkston, GEORGIA (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Inside the Clarkston Community Center, a 20-minute drive from downtown Atlanta, Mayor Ted Terry talked about canvassing for votes in that neighborhood five years ago. A woman from Bhutan, South Asia, he told his audience, had invited him into her apartment for a cup of sweet tea and cookies, apparently to practice the little English she knew. It was small talk. Her mother, draped in a sari, joined them. She spoke no English, but nodded politely. Some pundits deemed Terry's European ancestry a handicap in his eventual mayoral victory. His claim that Clarkston, a small city of about 13,000, is "the most ethnically diverse square mile in America," is no idle boast. According to census data, more than 50 languages are spoken there, likely because of the city's willingness to serve as a refugee resettlement community since the 1990s. Terry recalled his good fortune the day he canvassed, not so much for the cookies and tea that sated his sweet tooth, but for his host's 15-year-old son, who returned during the visit. "He was dressed like Justin Bieber - tight jeans, baseball cap," Terry said. More important, his English was excellent, he was able to convey the issues at stake to his mother and grandmother - in their language - and he linked his high school friends to Terry's Facebook page. The import of encountering a multi-generational immigrant or refugee family with a member fluent in English - and at ease with technology - wasn't lost on Terry's audience, who had been co-convened by the Leadership Conference Education Fund and Ethnic Media Services. This meeting's objective, said EMS Executive Director Sandy Close, was "to forge a sense of excitement and common purpose among the influencers, media, elected officials and, above all, the frontline organizers crucial to getting as complete a count as possible for the 2020 census." Fair Count, an organization taking dead aim at increasing cen-

sus participation in Georgia, was recently launched by Stacey Abrams, who narrowly lost her bid in the state's gubernatorial race. Her sister, Fair Count Program Director Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean, said that 86 of Georgia's 159 counties have been designated as hard-to-count census tracts. Also, McLean reported, roughly 30 percent of the state's population didn't participate in the last census, and in some Georgia areas "20% of the population has no or limited access to the Internet." The latter is of serious concern: Census 2020 will be the first to introduce Internet response as a critical method of enumeration in a state that has seen a significant population increase. Erik Woodworth, a senior planner with the Atlanta Regional Commission, told attendees that Atlanta, trailing only Dallas, Houston and New York, is fourth among the top 10 U.S. metro areas experiencing the largest population gain since the 2010 census. "We've added almost 600,000 people to the Atlanta metro region," he said. Clarkston's DeKalb County sits east of and adjacent to Atlanta's Fulton County. Combining DeKalb's demographics with neighboring Gwinnett shows a pronounced presence of foreignborn residents and a decrease in those whose primary language is English. As reported by the Census Bureau, "by 2016, more than two-thirds of the foreign-born resided in the South or West." That geographic shift, reflected in the DeKalb County region, portends a possible repeat of Georgia's census undercount in 2010. Even with the Census Bureau's multiple language-assistance initiatives, the concept of the census is unfamiliar to some communities and its benefits seem far removed. For others, concerns about privacy issues might impede census responses, particularly in households where immigration status may be in flux among occupants. "Why should I participate in the census, as a foreigner, as an immigrant, or as a refugee?" That's the feedback Doris Mukangu from the Amani Women Center in Clarkson said she expects to encounter among the primarily African refugee population her organization serves. Restricted (continued on page 2)

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May 16, 2019

COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

To Commemorate Brown, Support Our Teachers By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest project MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com. Sixty-five years ago, the Supreme Court ruled, in the Brown v. Board of Education case, that the Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) doctrine of “separate but equal” was unconstitutional. That ruling ended legal segregation in public facilities, but it did not necessarily accomplish its goals in terms of school desegregation. Indeed, Richard Rothstein, the historian who is a Distinguished Fellow at the Economic Policy Institute and at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, wrote that in 2014, Black students are “more racially and socioeconomically isolated” than at any time since 1970, when this data was first available. After Brown passed, there were some integration gains, through bussing and magnet schools, but the South resisted Brown because a second case ordered desegregation “with all deliberate speed,” which was a euphemism for taking your sweet time. I attended a segregated school in Moss Point, Mississippi in 1969, fifteen years after the passage of Brown v. Board of Education. In 2016, Cleveland, Mississippi finally closed its segregated Black high school and renamed Cleveland High School, the white school, Cleveland Central High School. Now, the district is in court because a young Black woman was denied the salutatorian honors she earned so that a young white man, with a lower GPA, could have the honor. Yes, the Brown v. Board of Education case made history, but it was an imperfect tool to tackle racial inequities in the public school system, mainly because these inequities are anchored in residential patterns and funding sources. When schools are funded with property taxes,

those who live in wealthier districts will simply have better education, perpetuating inequalities. It has been trendy to blame teachers for unequal education outcomes, even as these teacher’s responsibilities expand with increased regulation, testtaking, and unrealistic requirements around engagement with parents and others. A school district in South Carolina, for example, requires that teachers respond to parent emails within 24 hours. The burden of one teacher’s 10-12-hour days became so onerous that she quit her teaching job in the middle of the school year. Many questioned her commitment to children, but she fought fiercely to maintain her sanity and some semblance of a quality of life. Teaching is not supposed to be trench warfare. It is supposed to be joyful for both students and teachers. There is nothing more gratifying than to watch children gleefully grasp a concept, read a page, solve a math problem, or give a speech. But that sense of gratification is diminished when bureaucracy chips the joy away, or when a teacher has to take on outside work to pay her bills. Teachers have made national headlines as they seek supplemental income, driving Uber or Lyft, moonlighting as food servers, taking on side jobs as tutors, and living two or three in an apartment meant for one to save money. Those who teach really have to want to do it – they earn about a quarter less than their counterparts who have the same education, according to the Economic Policy Institute. We have been underpaying teachers for at least the last two decades! So, the nonsense we celebrated during the week of May 6, Teacher’s Appreciation Week, is a charade. If you want to appreciate teachers, pay them! Don’t offer folks two for one burritos at Chipotle or other food fringes when what teachers need is fair pay. Don’t give teachers apples and faux appreciation when the teachers who graciously accept your apples and recognition are hustling outside the classroom to make ends meet. Teachers are striking all over the country, even in places like West

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Calls All Parties to Negotiate to Avoid Strike at Sacramento City Unified Educational News SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is working quickly to avoid a potential teachers’ strike at the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) and to help the district identify ways to reduce expenses in order to avoid state receivership. Thurmond has called all parties to the table to find a resolution, including the Sacramento City Unified Superintendent, Sacramento County Superintendent, Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA), and the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT). “The timing for the request from SCTA aligns with what I am already working on, which is getting all of the necessary and ma-

jor players to the same negotiating table,” said Thurmond. “The call has been put out. All of these entities have agreed to be in the same room. We need them to come together to find a resolution so we can avoid another strike and identify ways that they can avoid a state receivership.” Currently, the SCUSD is in a severe fiscal deficit and is facing the prospect of entering a state receivership, as well as a second one-day strike. The district will be releasing their third-quarter interim budget this Thursday. “We look forward to seeing that update as it will be the most current snapshot of the financial status of the district to help us make informed decisions,” said Thurmond.

PAL Center Hosts The State of Youth Employment Event ...continued burning because our youth need to work and have positive activities and facilities for them throughout the city, and their community. He volunteered to put together a website for the Inland Empire community base resource agencies to post and share services for families and the youth. Various organizations attended the event, from faith-based programs to San Bernardino County programs, businesses that provide job opportunities for youth, and California State Senator, Connie Leyva’s office. Mr. Andre Bossieux, or as he refers to himself, “Dre from TAY,” expressed the power of communication and staying in touch with our people to help guide them. His message was strong and inspiring. He asked the members of the audience to be mentors and leaders for our communities. Mr. Majadi, Director of the Center for Youth and Community Development, articulated the need for our communities to support our youth and provide opportunities for them to succeed. Mr. Stan “Amini” Futch from the Westside Action Group explained the importance and need to have a resource database. He stated that we should have various events to keep up the momentum and bring in more resources for San Bernardino and its youth. PAL Charter Academy showed a school video where it highlighted

their student work. It also showed the real-time work with youth that had graduated from one of their programs. The video expressed how the morale and life skills for these students could be taken with them professionally. Several enrolled students at the PAL Charter Academy talked about their academic success, their involvement in ASB, the Upward Bound Program, and other involvement at the school that led them to success that they never thought they would achieve. The milestone event also provided a lot of other resources and information that could benefit the youth in San Bernardino. The event was very positive, motivating, and it supported the continued need to work together. The landmark occurrence concluded with an opportunity for all of the audience members to comment and express their thoughts. Many participants described the event became more personal when an added theme was tied to the overall message of the event. It opened the door for many to make sure that they connect with as many other organizations and programs as possible to strengthen our services and employment for our youth in San Bernardino and outside of the city. Thank you for your support!

Treasurer Fiona Ma Presents $10,000 Scholar Dollar Grant to Oakland’s Cleveland Elementary School

After the introduction, all community and state leaders had an opportunity to describe their organizations and their work with the community. During the speeches, every speaker connected the dots by reflecting on how their organization and others in the room could work together to provide opportunities for students. Throughout the day, everyone was interchanging business cards and supporting the "connect the dot" analogy that Radden envisioned at the opening of the event. He quoted an old African proverb, “The child who is not embraced will burn the village down to feel its warmth.” Radden said San Bernardino is (continued in next 2 columns)

The San Bernardino County Museum announces the opening of a new exhibit “Pulp Culture: A Juicy Tale in the Orange Empire.” The exhibit traces the growth and development of the citrus industry in the region, and opens to the public on Sunday, May 19. “Pulp Culture” is a captivating, bilingual journey through one of the most fascinating periods of our history, starting in the 19th century and continuing to the present day. It is a story of industry, migrant workers, fruit pests, and a visual culture that became intrinsically tied to the region’s citrus groves and packing houses. This addition to the museum’s Hall of History features a community voices station, an interactive packing conveyor belt, art celebrating the citrus culture, and other historical artifacts from the time. Working with a storytelling group, exhibit curators David Myers, Jennifer Dickerson, Jessika Vazquez, and Tamara Serrao-Leiva, were able to weave a multidisciplinary narrative drawing on diverse cultural history and science. The story advisors are experts in their fields and included Steven Moreno-Terrill and Megan Suster, from California Citrus State Historic Park; educators Tom and Lily Rivera; members of the Cultural Resources Management Department at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; and Genevieve Preston, from San Bernardino County Archives. David Myers, Curator of Visitor Engagement & Exhibits said “It

is our team’s intention to always try to develop complete stories that are reflective and representative of our entire community. Pulp Culture was designed around this idea, that people who worked in, and developed the citrus industry and culture should have the opportunity to tell their own history. In this exhibit, visitors can listen to the memories of people who were employed in the citrus industry and who contributed to the shared citrus culture, and can record their own personal citrus stories in our community voices station.” The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional cultural and natural history and the Museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors. The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcounty.gov/museum. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Educational News

Metro Atlanta's Diversity Complicates Census Count Situation is just one example amidst a national struggle for a fair count of people of color...continued from page 1

OAKLAND – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma presented a $10,000 "Scholar Dollars" grant today from the ScholarShare 529 program to Cleveland Elementary, an ethnically and socio-economically diverse school in Oakland. The money will be used to purchase library books, basic supplies for teachers and a central, physical display case and information board to post information in multiple languages for parents and students. "This grant will enhance learning and communication at Cleveland Elementary and, of course, support the sharing of information about the importance of getting a higher education," said Treasurer Ma, who chairs the ScholarShare Investment Board that sets investment policies and oversees all activities of ScholarShare, the state’s 529 college investment plan. The program enables Californians to save for college by putting money in tax-advantaged investments. "Scholar Dllars" supports extracurricular and enrichment programs that in some cases were cut or dropped altogether because of budget cuts," added Treasurer Ma. "This year it has awarded more than $300,000 to 20 K-8 schools throughout the state to fund technology, music, art, the-

ater, computer science, sports, and other programs." The "Scholar Dollars" program helps schools improve the enrichment programs that inspire students, spark their curiosity, and help motivate them to pursue college or other higher education opportunities. Schools win "Scholar Dollars" grant awards by mobilizing their communities to cast votes. This year 377 schools competed and more than 285,000 votes were cast. Treasurer Ma commended LUCHA for successfully applying for a "Scholar Dollars" grant. "I know the dedicated students, staff, and parents came together as a community to record the votes needed to win this grant," she said. Studies show that students with a savings account in their name are seven times more likely to attend college than others. "Scholar Dollars" helps raise awareness about saving for college early, which is important given that the average student loan debt is $36,521. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center, there is $1.48 trillion total student loan debt in the United States www.collegecost.ed.gov.

PAL Center Hosts The State of Youth To Commemorate Brown, Support Our Teachers...continued Employment Event Community Education News The PAL Center and PAL Charter Academy held its annual State of Youth Employment Event on April 18, 2019. During this event, various community and state leaders met and spoke about the importance of positively engaging our San Bernardino youth in employment opportunities. The question was, “What are you doing about youth employment?” Dwaine Radden Sr., Chief Executive Officer for the PAL Center opened the event thanking Mr. Edward Brantley, Director of Community Relations for the PAL Center, for his efforts to connect the dots in our community. Radden’s welcome set the overall theme for the event. He stated that connecting the dots was central to achieving success during and after the conference.

Pulp Culture: A Juicy Tale in the Orange Empire opens Educational News

Virginia where we would least expect it because they are desperate to be valued. Paying them less than they are worth is disrespectful. Offering half price burritos and other nonsense is hypocrisy at its highest! Sixty-five years ago, the Supreme Court tackled the issue of segregation in our nation’s school systems. The Brown v. Board of education decision changed the law, but not the structure of racial gaps in education. And it did not foresee the many ways that those who deliver the educational product, our nation’s teachers, have been disrespected and disadvantaged by the structural indifference to classrooms that serve poor and Black students. Sixty-five years after the Brown v. Board of Education decision,

the achievement gap is persistent. Our nation’s wealth gap is a function of that achievement gap, and the treatment of our nation’s teachers is connected to the wealth and achievement gap. When we commemorate Brown v. Board of Education, we must embrace the importance of adequately compensating teachers. In embracing our teachers, we support the children they are teaching and guiding. In ignoring issues of fair teacher compensation, we are utterly abandoning our children! Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest project MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com.

Internet access and lack of computer skills, added Mukangu, are hurdles to achieving high response rates. Another is illiteracy: "You give me the form and I can't read it." To these and other challenges, Kevin Sinha, of CivicGeorgia, insisted that organizations work together to "fill in the gaps" for better coverage and to be persistent about going back to neighborhoods and communities that may have avoided or declined discussions about the census. "Go back again," Sinha said, urging attendees not take an initial reluctance to discuss census issues as final. The two elected state officials at the meeting, Rep. Carolyn Hugley and Rep. Brenda Lopez, cited the high stakes for their constituents' future. Hugley, a 27-year veteran of the legislature, also serves as board chair for Fair Count. She said she learned from her mother, a school teacher, that it's important to tell people what they need to remember. "There are three R's and two U's," Hugley said of the census: research, resources, representation, underfunded and underrepresented. Research yields the census data essential for planning school expansions, roads, and other infrastructure efforts. Resources that support various federal programs, like Section 8 housing or supplemental food programs, are derived from census data. Representation that enables constituencies to elect officials who reflect their aims and aspirations relies on census data for accuracy and fairness. In order to reap benefits, Hugley stressed, "you have to be counted. If you are undercounted, you will be

underfunded and underrepresented." Lopez concurred, and emphasized how participating in the census affects federal funding for school systems and social services - things that touch people's daily lives and particularly their children's quality of life. Indeed, data show that, up to the age of four, Hispanic children lead the undercount at 8%. That rate is higher than even the historically undercounted African American child population, at 6%. White children have the lowest undercount at 3%. Children invisible to the census may not bring dollars to their communities, but they still have needs that cost money, or, as Hugley observed, "services still have to be provided." The enthusiasm generated by the event was palpable, despite the session concluding with a discussion of whether a question on citizenship status will be included on the census form. On a request from the Trump administration for an expedited decision, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on this issue in April. A ruling is expected in time for census forms to be printed July 1. Whether the question is included or not, Rep. Lopez said the complete count work needs to continue. She encouraged the media to be fully engaged with what Sonum Nerurkar, Get Out the Count manager for the Leadership Conference Education Fund, calls "one of the most pressing civil rights issues in our country." "If we don't get the census right," Nerurkar said, "we will see these impacts over the next 10 years. ...We want to make sure our communities are seen and heard."

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May 16, 2019

WORLD GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS/ADVERTISING

Committee Passes Bills to Promote Innovation, Strengthen the Financial System and Protect Consumers, Small Businesses and Investors NNPA Newswire

(Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) WASHINGTON – This week, the House Financial Services Committee, held a markup of five bills and two resolutions to promote responsible innovation through financial technology, crack down on money laundering and illicit finance, protect small businesses and investors, and uphold consumer protections. See the legislation below. HR 1988, the Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation which would ensure that a group of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans which were inadvertently made ineligible for securitization by Ginnie Mae are made eligible, and thereby enabling those banks to make additional loans, including to veterans.This bill was introduced by David Scott (D-GA)and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY). It was approved on a voice vote. HR 2409, the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to identify unique challenges rural small businesses face in securing capital, and to describe the most serious issues that these businesses and their investors face in its annual report to Congress.This bill was introduced by Cindy Axne (D-IA)and Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV). It was approved on a voice vote. HR 2514, the Coordinating Oversight, Upgrading and Innovating Technology, and Examiner Reform Act (COUNTER Act), bipartisan legislation that closes loopholes in the Bank Secrecy Act, increases penalties for those who break the law, and helps provide financial institutions with new tools to fulfill their obligations under the law.This bill was introduced by Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)and Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH). It was passed by a vote of 55-0. HR 2515, the Whistleblower

Protection Reform Act, bipartisan legislation that expands whistleblower protections by amending Dodd-Frank to clarify that whistleblowers who report misconduct to their employers and not to the SEC also have protections against retaliation under the law.This bill was introduced by Al Green (D-TX)and Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI). It was approved on a voice vote. HR 2534, the Insider Trading Prohibition Act, legislation that creates a clear definition of illegal insider trading under securities laws so that there is a codified, consistent standard for courts and participants in financial markets, and to better protect the hard-earned savings of millions of Americans.This bill was introduced by Jim Himes (D-CT). It was approved on a voice vote. Resolutions Establishing Two Committee Task Forces Resolution #1: Establishes the Task Force on Financial Technology, which will examine the current legal framework for fintech, how fintech is used in lending and how consumers engage with fintech. The Chair of the task force will be Stephen Lynch (DMA).This resolution was adopted by unanimous consent. Resolution #2: Establishes the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence or “AI”, which will examine the impact of automation and machine learning and how companies and consumers can use AI to improve their lives. The Chair of the task force will be Bill Foster (D-IL). This resolution was adopted by unanimous consent. At the request of Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), the Committee postponed further consideration of H.R. 2513, the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019, which was introduced by Rep. Maloney (DNY) and Rep. Peter King (R-NY), until the next full Committee markup.

Torres, Newhouse, Haaland Reintroduce Bipartisan Savanna’s Act The bill honors Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, a 22-year-old pregnant member of the Spirit Lake Tribe who was tragically murdered in 2017 Savanna’s Act addresses the disturbing increase in murdered and missing Native American women Government News

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (D-CA), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), and Deb Haaland (D-NM) reintroduced Savanna’s Act, a bill named in honor of Savanna LaFontaineGreywind, a 22-year old pregnant member of the Spirit Lake Tribe who was tragically murdered in August 2017. Native American women face a murder rate ten times higher than the national average, with eighty-four percent experiencing some form of violence in their lifetime. There is still no reliable way of knowing how many Native women go missing each year because the databases that hold statistics of these cases are outdated, and because of a lack of coordination between law enforcement agencies. Savanna’s Act addresses the disturbing increase in murdered and missing Native American women by creating new guidelines for responding to such cases, and by incentivizing their implementation. “There’s a crisis of missing and murdered Native women in this country. Savanna’s Act, if passed into law, would help resolve that crisis,” said Congresswoman Torres. “I’m grateful to my House

and Senate colleagues for their hard work and support on this updated bill, and I look forward to working towards its swift passage.” “Missing and murdered Native American women and their families deserve justice, and Congress must act,” said Congressman Newhouse. “I am proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to introduce this improved version of Savanna’s Act to finally empower law enforcement agencies and tribes to effectively address this devastating issue that impacts communities in Central Washington and across the country.” “Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own community, but Native American and Alaskan Native women continue to face murder rates that are ten times higher than the national average. It’s heartbreaking cases like Savanna Greywind, Ashlynne Mike, Judith Apache, and countless Native women and their families that are left behind that drive us to work for solutions to the silent crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women. This long-standing epidemic will take time, re(continued in next 2 columns)

Torres, Newhouse, Haaland Reintroduce Bipartisan Savanna’s Act...continued sources, and dedication to resolve it—and we will find solutions. In this updated version of Savanna’s Act, I worked hard to prioritize the safety of Native women, including urban areas, to protect indigenous women throughout the country,” said Congresswoman Haaland, CoChair of the Congressional Native American Caucus. The new bill builds on previous versions of Savanna’s Act by expanding the requirement for the creation of law enforcement guidelines to all U.S. Attorneys, not just those with Indian Country jurisdiction, and requires such guidelines to be regionally appropriate. It also requires the Attorney General to publicly list the law enforcement agencies that comply with the provisions of the legislation. Finally, it includes a new implementation and incentive section that provides grant authority to law enforcement organizations to implement the provisions of the legislation, and increases the amount of those grants for those that comply. Torres, Newhouse, and Haaland were joined in introducing the bill by original co-sponsors Representatives Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Sharice Davids (D-KS), Greg Gianforte (R-MT), Tom Cole (ROK), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Don

Young (R-AK), Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), Karen Bass (DCA), Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Raul Ruiz (D-CA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Paul Cook (RCA), and Terri A. Sewell (D-AL). Savanna’s Act was previously introduced in the 115th Congress by Torres and former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND). The Senate passed the bill unanimously, but it did not receive consideration in the House. In January, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-NV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) reintroduced the bill in the Senate. Savanna’s Act is supported by the National Congress of American Indians, National Indigenous Women's Resource Center, Seattle Indian Health Board, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Washington, Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center, Western Native Voice, Friends Committee on National Legislation, All Pueblo Council of Governors (representing 20 Pueblos), Intertribal Association of Arizona (representing 21 Tribal Nations), United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (representing 27 Tribal Nations), Muckleshoot Tribe of Washington, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, and Navajo Nation.

County wins 52 awards from National Association of Counties SB County News San Bernardino County programs that help young people prepare for the workforce, improve the health of residents, promote literacy and simplify access to public services are among 52 programs that won 2019 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), the highest number of NACo awards ever won by San Bernardino County. “We are so proud that we broke our own record and that our County employees are being recognized on a national stage for the work they do to provide faster, easier and more efficient services to our residents and businesses,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. Since 2010, San Bernardino County has won 336 Achievement Awards from NACo, an organization that honors innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents. Nationally, NACo Achievement Awards are given in 18 different categories that reflect the variety of services counties provide. San Bernardino County won awards in 11 categories judged by NACo. Winners will be recognized at NACo’s 2019 Annual Conference and Exposition July 12-15 in Clark County, Nevada. This year, NACo reviewed 616 entries from counties and state associations in 32 states. The Board of Supervisors will recognize and honor the people and departments responsible for the winning programs and services below at an upcoming event: Category: Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation

Environmental Health Services Mosquito and Vector Control Roundtable – Public Health Second District Youth Council – Board of Supervisors Second District, Supervisor Janice Rutherford

Category: Children and Youth Speed-Hiring Collaborative to Resolve Staffing Shortage – Children and Family Services Family Reunification Celebration Program – Children and Family Services Referral, Screening, Assessment and Treatment Program – Children and Family Services Little Mobile Libraries –Probation

MOU Partnership Desk Reference Guide and Referral Program - Workforce Development Regional Approach to Incumbent Worker Training - Workforce Development GenerationGo! Career Pathways Program – Workforce Development Vision2Succeed – Economic Development Category: County Administration and Management DMV Title and Registration Program – Fleet Management Category: Criminal Justice and Public Safety Real Estate Fraud Prevention Courtesy Notification Program – Assessor-Recorder-Clerk/District Attorney/Information Services Department S.T.A.R.T. - Sheriff's Transitional Assistance Reentry Team – Sheriff Human Trafficking Task Force – Sheriff Crisis Intervention Training for Law Enforcement and Community Partners – Behavioral Health Field Watch Commander Program – Probation

Diabetes F.I.T Education Program - Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Supporting Health and Personal Empowerment (SHAPE) in the Community – Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Zum Up Community Intervention Program – Public Health Historic Policy Change through a System Approach of Health Promotion – Public Health Utilizing Collaborative Partnerships to Leverage Resources and Enhance the Summer Meals Program in San Bernardino County – Public Health Category: Human Services

Category: Civic Education and Public Information Probation External Affairs: Community Engagement and Outreach Campaign – Probation Public Health Night: Home Run For Health – Public Health

vices Coordinated Care Collaborative – Aging and Adult Services Mobile Device Program – Aging and Adult Services Human Services (HS) Emergency Response Codes (ERC) – Human Services Fathers Toolbox – Children’s Network/Performance, Education and Resource Centers Older Adult Community Services Program – Behavioral Health Certified Mail Process – Child Support Services Proactive Texting Program – Transitional Assistance Department

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tor Cashiering System – AuditorController/Treasurer/Tax Collector SB SAFE Website – Information Services Department Embracing GIS Technology for the Homeless Point-in-Time Count – Information Services Department Broadband Grant Provides Digital Literacy in Low-Income Communities – Housing Authority Environmental Health Services Pool Safety Survey Application – Public Health

HS Time Study Enhancement and EMACS Integration – Transitional Assistance Department

Environmental Health Services E-receipting – Public Health

CalHEERS Ticket Portal – Transitional Assistance Department

Retail Story Map – Economic Development

CalFresh Outreach – Transitional Assistance Department Streamlined Application Process – Transitional Assistance Department Military Outreach – Child Support Services Resource Fairs and MWDCSS – Child Support Services

Category: Information Technology Property Tax Refund (PIRFnet) Enhancement Project – AuditorController/Treasurer/Tax Collector Remittance System – AuditorController/Treasurer/Tax Collec-

Category: Libraries STEM in the Library – County Library Student Digital Library Cards – County Library

Category: Personnel Management, Employment and Training From Pilot to Program: DPH Mentoring Program – Public Health

To view all NACo Achievement Award winners, visit https:// explorer.naco.org/cf_naco/ cffiles_web/awards/ award_srch.cfm.

Category: Community and Economic Development

Category: Health "Footsteps to You: Chattel Slavery" Exhibit and School Program - Museum Co-curating Tribal Culture: Sacred Earth Exhibition - Museum

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Chevrolet Partners with America’s Black Publishers to Help HBCU Students Discover the Unexpected...continued from page 1 NNPA) “General Motors believes as we do — as Black newspaper publishers — that the Black Press is important, relevant and significant to telling the story and speaking truth to power on behalf of African Americans. As a member of NNPA, I also believe it is our duty to pass the baton, as it was passed to us, to the next generation of media professionals and owners whose responsibility it will become to shape the future of the Black Press,” said Barnes. Brenda H. Andrews, Publisher of the New Journal and Guide (NJG) in Norfolk, Virginia, hosted three HBCU students for four weeks as part of 2018’s DTU program. In addition to assignments from NJG’s publisher and editor, Fellows were given the opportunity to develop their own story ideas with accompanying photos and videos on a range of topics. “I believe it’s important for young people and millennials to learn there is great value and purpose in writing for and/or using social media and new technologies in the Black Press,” Andrews said. “To that end, one of my goals was to expose them to the rich history of the Black Press. Consequently, some of our time together was spent discussing the New Journal and Guide’s history since 1900 and the Black Press in general since 1827,” she said. During one session, Andrews said the students spent an afternoon offsite watching and discussing the award-winning Black Press documentary, “Soldiers Without Swords.” “It was especially heartwarming to hear the DTU team connect the similarity of today’s stories of police shootings of black males and the archival stories they had read about in the NJG,” Andrews said. “Overall, it was a great intergenerational learning experience that merits repeating,” she said. Adria Jervay, publisher of North Carolina-based publication, The Carolinian, called the experience phenomenal.

“The interns were bright, eager to learn and driven,” Jervay said, noting that one of her Fellows went on to work for the Obama Foundation and each remain active with the newspaper through occasional article submissions. “Our relationship with the DTU Fellows was mutually beneficial,” she said. “They got to meet local and national celebrities, learn about writing for a newspaper as well as [many of] the aspects of running a business, while we got an upgrade on social media and insight into the next generation.” Jervay added: “The internship was only for one summer but our connection is for a lifetime.” Since the inception of the DTU program, NNPA members have “poured knowledge into the students and have seen their skill sets become more sharpened,” said Atlanta Voice Publisher Janis Ware. “During the first year of the program, a couple of the Fellows were able to attend a rally for thenPresidential candidate Donald Trump. Last summer, the Fellows had an opportunity to interview Georgia Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who made history as the first African-American woman to qualify for the candidacy for the Democratic Party,” Ware said. “Year after year, the program exceeds my expectation because of the caliber of the Fellows who have been admitted into the program as well as the amount of support General Motors gives to ensure that the program continues to evolve,” she said. The students in the program have not only displayed an eagerness to learn, but also a willingness to be challenged while continuing to rise to the occasion regardless of how difficult the assignment might seem, Ware said. “We are thrilled to follow their careers, as many of the interns still maintain an active relationship with [the Atlanta Voice]. We are certain the future of this industry is in good hands,” she said.

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HEALTH/FITNESS/SENIOR NEWS

Learn Your Numbers During Stroke Awareness Month By Roger Caldwell, NNPA Newswire Contributor

Viola Davis Reveals Diabetes Diagnosis and Campaign to Raise Awareness By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Know your numbers, take your medication, educate your children, and adult family members, and talk about your health. Visit a physician on a regular basis. Take control of your health, your life depends on it. Remember at any age a person can have a stroke, but as you get older you are more susceptible to having a stroke. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and it is very significant to me, because I am a stroke survivor. As a stroke survivor, I consider myself to be a miracle. One of my goals in life is to educate Americans (particularly Black men), that 80% of strokes can be prevented with knowledge and education. Strokes have the potential to be a silent killer, and nearly 85% of all strokes that occur show no warning signs. Although there are no major warning signs, there are risk factors, diseases, and health issues, which make an individual more susceptible to having a stroke. High blood pressure (hypertension) is the number one cause in the country for a stroke and it can be regulated with medicine, a proper diet, monitoring your blood pressure and a healthy lifestyle. “Healthcare in one of the wealthiest countries on the face of this earth is not a primary focus or concern. In this society, many people are not interested in improving their health. They prefer to take a chance and hope that health issues will resolve themselves. I was not taking care of myself and not taking the necessary steps to correct my health problems. This is a major crisis confronting this country today,” says Roger Caldwell in his book, “The Inspiring Journey of a Stroke Survivor.” It is obvious with the recent news of the passing of actor Luke Perry (52), and director John Singleton (51), who both died suddenly of massive strokes, that something is wrong with the healthcare system. Both of these men were very successful, and if 80% of strokes are preventable, I would have expected these two men to have received the best medical care, but they are gone. When I had my stroke, I was well aware that I had hypertension, but I was still not taking my prescribed medication. I was walking around with a time bomb. At any time, I knew the bomb could explode but I took a chance. Eventually, it exploded but I lived, and now part of my responsibility is to educate Americans about strokes with a primary focus on

African Americans. After having my stroke, I was completely paralyzed on the entire right side. I spent the next seven weeks in rehabilitation relearning basic tasks: How to dress myself, how to talk, how to write with my left hand, and how to graduate from a wheelchair to a cane. My efforts paid off, but I did not recover 100%. All Americans must know more about stroke prevention and awareness, and they should know their personal numbers as well as their family members’ numbers. As a culture and community, Black Americans have the highest incidence of high blood pressure, with 1 out of 2 adults having some form of hypertension. May is stroke awareness month, and it is essential to understand the mechanics of blood pressure and what the numbers represent. The higher number is the systolic number, and it represents the active portion of blood pressure, when the heart is pumping. This number should be around 120 or lower. The lower number represents the diastolic number, or the passive or resting portion of blood pressure. This number should be around 80 or lower. Know your numbers, take your medication, educate your children, and adult family members, and talk about your health. Visit a physician on a regular basis. Take control of your health, your life depends on it. Remember at any age a person can have a stroke, but as you get older you are more susceptible to having a stroke. FAST is an acronym that everyone should know when they suspect that someone is having a stroke. The “F” stands for face, and one side of the face droops. The “A” stands for arm and the arm drop’s down. The “S” stands for speech, and check for slurred or strange speech. The “T” stands for time, and time is of the essence and call 911. To learn more about strokes contact the American Stroke Association, and go to my YouTube channel and view my documentary: “High Blood Pressure: A State of Emergency in the African American Community” (https://youtu.be/tiINtiXBLXw).

Halle Berry shares the secret to her youthful appearance By Rollingout.com

Halle Berry (Photo Credit: Splash News) The 52-year-old actress – who is mother to Nahla, 11, and Maceo, 5, from previous relationships – believes the bargain home-made concoction is the best anti-aging product she can consume because it is “full” of collagen. When asked her best anti-aging tip, she told Closer magazine said: “Bone broth! You can go to the butcher and pick up all of the bones they’re going to throw away – they give them to you for free. “Then you boil them for 24 hours and drink the broth. It’s full of collagen.” The John Wick 3: Parabellum actress admitted she puts in a lot of effort when it comes to looking after her body. She said, “I do so many things

to take care of my body. “The most important thing I can think of is that I eat well. I have a really good lifestyle and eating plan. “I won’t say diet because it’s not a diet – it’s a lifestyle.” Berry is delighted to be able to share her fitness, diet and fashion tips on her own website, Hallewood. She said: “My health, wellness, and fitness have always been a huge part of my life. “I’ve just never shared it before. “Now, because of the internet, and how the world is now, I get to share it with others.” Meanwhile, the X-Men actress doesn’t think she could be more proud of anything than she is of her children. She said: “I have two children so I have to keep it together for them. “I had two in my 40s. I managed to have two beautiful, healthy children. That’s the best I think I could ever do in my life. “My kids are the thing I’m most proud of.” This article originally appeared in Rollingout.com.

Academy Award winner Viola Davis has opened up about her prediabetes diagnosis, sharing that she comes from a family with a history of type 2 diabetes. “I’m one of 84 million American adults living with prediabetes and I’m sharing my story for the first time in an effort to inspire others to take action against the type 2 diabetes epidemic,” Davis said in a statement after narrating “A Touch of Sugar,” a new documentary about type 2 diabetes epidemic in America. Davis received her diagnosis despite having experienced no symptoms, she said. “None whatsoever. I felt totally healthy and able … I went in for a hormone test, and my doctor took an A1C test,” Davis said of the blood test that takes the average of your blood sugar levels for the past two to three months and is used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose (also called blood sugar) is too high, according to the National Institutes of Health. Blood glucose is the body’s main source of energy. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose get into your cells to be used for energy. In type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Too much glucose then stays in your blood, and not enough reaches your cells. Over time, too much glucose in

“There are 30 million Americans with type 2 diabetes and 84 million with prediabetes. There are 324 million people in this country, so that's half the population right there,” said Viola Davis who joined forces with the pharmaceutical company Merck to narrate “A Touch of Sugar,” which also depicts how the disease affects all communities (Photo: violadavis.net)

your blood can cause health problems, such as heart disease, nerve damage, eye problems, and kidney disease. Among the most recent reports, a study published by MedScape revealed that 13.3 percent of all African Americans have diabetes and blacks are 1.8 times as likely to have diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites. Davis, who has won an Academy Award, an Emmy and a Tony, said she hopes her new documentary will shed light on the stigma around the diabetes and also help others be more productive about their health. “My sisters are both struggling

with type 2 diabetes and my aunt also died from complications of the disease,” Davis said. “Growing up, we just said they had ‘the sugar’ which didn’t sound that concerning. But, when you look at the facts, there’s nothing harmless about diabetes – it’s a chronic disease that needs to be taken seriously if we’re going to get it under control,” she said. Davis joined forces with the pharmaceutical company Merck to narrate “A Touch of Sugar,” which also depicts how the disease affects all communities. The film reportedly is part of a larger initiative led by Merck called “America’s Diabetes Challenge:

Get to Your Goals.” “A Touch of Sugar” debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York last month. “There are 30 million Americans with type 2 diabetes and 84 million with prediabetes. There are 324 million people in this country, so that’s half the population right there,” Davis said. “I think this documentary is really wonderful because it’s confronting the stigma around diabetes, and it’s giving a voice to something that has been voiceless for way too long and that’s why the numbers are too high,” she said.

Art Project Helps Youth Heal From Trauma Of Death Health/Fitness News

MAY 14, 2019 (LOS ANGELES) -- Community Build, Inc. Case worker Tracee Jones knew something had to be done when she heard nine and ten-year-olds in her after school program discussing conspiracy theories surrounding the murder of Nipsey Hussle. The 33-year old Grammynominated rapper who collaborated with dozens of name artists like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Diddy, Ty Dolla Sign and Meek Mill, was gunned down in front of his clothing store on March 31, allegedly by a man later identified as Eric Holder. Although Hussle admittedly had a violent past and publicly spoke about his gang affiliation, he grew to become an entrepreneur and community activist who was well known for his work to empower the underserved Crenshaw community. The rapper’s real estate investments, science and tech learning center for teens and a number of other ventures provided unprecedented access to opportunities for young adults in South Los Angeles. On the day of his death, Hussle was reportedly planning to meet with LA Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff and LAPD Chief

Michael Moore to discuss ways to stop gang violence meeting. “The kids were saying things to each other about the government and Nipsey’s death,” said Jones, who has worked with children at Community Build, Inc., (CBI) a non-profit organization, for the past two decades. CBI has three categories of programs – Project Save, the Safe Passage Project and the Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) program – with each focusing on different aspects of community development and community revitalization in South Los Angeles. Jones knew that unanswered questions and hearing adult conversations could result in children drawing their own conclusions about the killing that would not ultimately lead to healing. “I knew we needed to provide a way for them to process their feelings and let them know that there was a beautiful side to Nipsey Hussle and all the other things were irrelevant.” Jones is responsible for programs and activities for CBI’s GRYD program. Introduced in 2007, GRYD is an initiative supported by the mayor’s office and council districts 8, 9, and 10 as

part of an intensive effort to foster youth development and reduce the influence of street gangs. GRYD uses a neighborhood-based approach that focuses on high-gang crime areas and implements prevention, intervention, re-entry and suppression programs to address the prevalence of gangs and related crimes. For the past eleven years, CBI has managed GYRD programs for South Los Angeles youth and young adults ages 10 to 24. Raised in South Los Angeles and a former participant in the GRYD program, Jones knew firsthand the trauma and confusion caused by gang violence. All of the young GYRD program participants were familiar with Hussle’s music, knew what he represented and his involvement in the community and that he had been killed in front of his clothing store just blocks away. Jones wanted to ensure that the kids had an age appropriate channel to talk about Hussle’s death and grieve. “Being that Nipsey is from this community, I want them to know that wherever he started, didn’t end there,” said Jones. “He grew. He developed. He did all these things, and they can, too.” Jones also wanted to find a way for the kids to temporarily disengage from cell phones and tablets for a while and allow them to tap into their creativity. She decided to use an existing art project as an opportunity for the adolescents to focus on Hussle in a positive way. Jones teamed up with Creative Incite, a program administered through South Bay Cultural Center (SBCC) Thrive LA, to lead a painting project featuring Nipsey Hussle. Creative Incite project leader Juan Gonzales used a California scene of palm trees and the beach as a serene backdrop for

the rapper’s silhouette. Step by step, Gonzales walked the youngsters from painting the azure blue ocean and trees to adding the final black and white stenciled image of Hussle. “As a non-profit community development corporation in the heart of South Los Angeles, it’s our mandate and responsibility to create programs that not only bring economic development to the community, but also to address community trauma and to try to bring healing in times like these,” said CBI President and CEO Robert Sausedo. CBI Vice President of Human Resources / GRYD Programs Kathi Houston-Berryman said that in addition to the painting, the children were givien a “What would Nipsey do?” journal to further allow them to express their feelings. “There are so many different things that impact our youth today – witnessing or being the victim of violence, experiencing their parents’ divorce or economic insecurities, bullying and cyberbullying,” said HoustonBerryman. She added that feelings of isolation and not being understood or supported by family can sometimes lead adolescents to bond with peers who may have a negative influence on their future. Houston-Berryman said for atrisk youth, the GRYD program provides support and offers positive possibilities and alternatives to the pervasive gang culture. Jones’ daughter, Deandra, was one of the youngsters that participated in the art project. Admiring her handy work, the 10-year old remarked that the portrait reminded her that “even though Nipsey’s gone, he’s still a big part of the community. We’ll never forget him.”

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NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005234 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/26/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 4/26/2024 Business is Conducted By: A Corporation Fictitious Business Name(s): THE SWEET SPOT Business Address: 1 MILLS CIR. SPACE NO. 114 ONTARIO, CA 91764 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 7236 N. BONADELLE AVE. FRESNO, CA 93720 Registrant(s)Address: AL-GHALEB OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY, INC. 7236 N. BONADELLE AVE. FRESNO, CA 93720 A1# C3479729 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Ghaleb Jaber, President BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190004400 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/09/2019 Began Transacting Business: N.A Filing Expires On: 4/09/2024 Business is Conducted By: A Corporation Fictitious Business Name(s): STOP 5 MARKET Business Address: 1505 WEST 9TH STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: DFFM, INC. P.O. BOX 1153 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92402 A1#:3748377 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Dan’l Mhana, Ceo BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190004543 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/11/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 4/11/2024 Business is Conducted By: A Limited Liability Company Fictitious Business Name(s): RANCHO PHARMACY Business Address: 8237 ROCHESTER AVE., STE. 140 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: AHCS RANCHO PHARMACY, LLC 14039 SAN SEGUNDO DR. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 A1#: 201907910088 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Rajnis V. Jasani, Vice President BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190004398 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/09/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 4/09/2024 Business is Conducted By: A Corporation Fictitious Business Name(s): CALIFORNIA CLEANING SERVICE Business Address: 1505 1/2 WEST 9TH STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: DFFM, INC. P.O. BOX 1153 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92402 A1#: 3748377 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Dan’l Mhana, Ceo BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20190005104 Date Filed: 4/24/2019 Filing Expires On: 4/24/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): WALLIE DAWGZ MOBILE CATERING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: Mailing Address: 13835 OCHRE LN. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Name of Individual Registrant: WALTER J. ORELLANA 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: 13835 OCHRE LN. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 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 Walter Orellana, 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 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005095 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/24/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 4/24/2024 Business is Conducted By: A Limited Liability Company Fictitious Business Name(s): FLYGHT CANNABIS Business Address: 17130 RACOON AVENUE. SUITE C ADELANTO, CA 92301 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 220 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE #1134 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Registrant(s)Address: RWC GROUP, LLC 220 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 11348 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 A1# 201811610345 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Jeffrey Dapea, Member BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005370 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 5/01/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 5/01/2024 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSULATORS S.C.I Business Address: 134 W. RAMONA DR. RIALTO, CA 92376 Phone Number: 909-277-1901 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: JOSE E. GARCIA VILLAFRANCA 134 W. RAMONA DR. RIALTO, CA 92376 Signature/Officer Title: Jose E. Garcia Villafranca, Owner BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190005096 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/24/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 4/24/2024 Business is Conducted By: A Limited Liability Company Fictitious Business Name(s): FLYGHT LABS Business Address: 17130 RACOON AVENUE, SUITE B ADELANTO, CA 92301 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 220 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE #1134 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Registrant(s)Address: LANTORGANICS, LLC 220 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 11348 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 A1#: 201811610345 State:CA Signature/Officer Title: Jeffrey Dapea, Member BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 1900207 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: WILLIAM EDWARD NELSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: WILLIAM EDWARD NELSON a. to Proposed name: EDWARD MAXWELL NELLSON II 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: 6/26/19 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: V15 SUPERIOR COURT VICTORVILLE DISTRICT 14455 Civic Drive Ste. 100 Victorville, CA 92392 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: April 26, 2019 Judge Lisa Rogan Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVBS 1900036 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MELISSA ANN ANDERSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MELISSA ANN ANDERSON to Proposed name: MELISSA ANN CORDOVA 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: 6/17/19 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept: B4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 235 East Mountain View Street Barstow, CA 92311 Barstow District A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: May 6, 2019 Judge Christopher S. Pallone Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ISAIAH EDWARD BARNESCISNEROS filed a petition with this court

for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. to Proposed name: 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: Time: a.m. Dept: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 1900205 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: SAMANTHA PIZZO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. SAMANTHA PIZZO to Proposed name: SAMANTHA SPEAKS 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: 6/12/19 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: V15 SUPERIOR COURT VICTORVILLE DISTRICT 14455 Civic Drive Ste. 100 Victorville, CA 92392 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: April 26, 2019 Judge Lisa Rogan Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019

tice 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: 6/25/2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST 3RD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: ARUNA P. RODRIGO 3350 Shelby Street, 345 Ontario, CA 91764 Telephone: (909)212-0320 Published in The San BernardinoAmerican Newspaper May 9, 16, 23, 2 019

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: EDWARD F. KOSS Case Number: PROPS 1900356 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: EDWARD F.

KOSS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1908546 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: EVELYN THERESA PEREDA VILLANUEVA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. EVELYN THERESA PEREDA VILLANUEVA to Proposed name: ELLA CROSS 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: 5/28/19 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S17 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Bernardino San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Michael A. Sachs Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 1900180 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: YUREM N. RAMIREZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. LERI HERNANDEZ to Proposed name: LERI FRANCISCO RAMIREZ 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: 6/19/19 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: V15 SUPERIOR COURT VICTORVILLE DISTRICT 14455 Civic Drive Ste. 100 Victorville, CA 92392 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: April 12, 2019 Judge Lisa Rogan Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: JOSEPH G. PARRA Case Number: PROPS 1900392 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOSEPH G.

PARRA A Petition for Probate has been filed by: RALPH PARRA in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that RALPH PARRA 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 no-

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: EVE M. ARNETT in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that EVE M. ARNETT 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: 6/25/2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S36P SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST THIRD STREET Second Floor San Bernardino Justice Center -Probate Division SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0212 Main/ Central If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Guay P. Wilson 14 N. Eighth St. (P.O.Box 166) Redlands, CA 92373 Telephone: (909)793-2044 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 23, 30, 2019.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1827756 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): AMY A AMICO AKA AMY ANN MCKENZIE, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the

court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third St., San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Harlan M. Reese, Esq., (Bar# 118226), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/8425850 (File No. 558407) DATE (Fecha): OCT 23 2018 Clerk (Secretario), by Karina Venegas, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant. 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/19 CNS-3245199# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1833025 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JANE R HAGGARD YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una

llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third St, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Shiv Samtani, Esq., (Bar #320822), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/8425850 (File No. 559061) DATE (Fecha): DEC 13 2018 Clerk (Secretario), by Danielle Paris, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant. 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 CNS-3254053# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN

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Notice Of Sale Of Real Property At Private Sale IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO-JUSTICE CENTER In re: LUIS F. AVALOS SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST CASE No.: PROPS 1100815 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE (PROBATE CODE §§ 10300, 10304)

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that subject to confirmation by this court, on June 12, 2019, at 8:30 A.M. in Department 36 of the San Bernardino Superior Court located at 247 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415, or thereafter within the time allowed by law, Noreen T. Fontaine, as Trustee of the Luis F. Avalos Trust, will sell at private sale to the highest and best net bidder on the terms and conditions stated below all rights, title, and interest that the estate has acquired in addition to that of the decedent at the time of death, in the real property located in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, California. 2. This real property is commonly referred to as 9320 Frankfort Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 0249-122-02-0000, and is more fully described as follows: Tract 3548 Lot 103 APN No. 0249-122-020000. 3. The property will be sold subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way, and easements of record, with any encumbrances of record to be satisfied from the purchase price. 4. The property is to be sold on an “as is” basis, except for title. 5. The Trustee has given an exclusive listing to Prime Time Real Estate; Listing Agent, Dwayne Richardson, Tel. No. (951) 818 7508; 6. Bids or offers are invited for this property and must be in writing and can be submitted to seller’s attorney, Noreen T. Fontaine, 400 Ramona Ave., Suite 212 N. Corona, CA 92879; Tel. No. (951) 278-8290; Fax (951) 268-9454; Email: Noreen@attyfontaine.com or deliver to Noreen T. Fontaine personally, at any time after first publication of this notice and before any sale is made. 7. The property will be sold on the following terms: Terms of sale cash in lawful money of the United States on confirmation of sale and acceptable to the court on confirmation of sale, e.g., 10 percent (10%) of the amount of the bid to accompany the offer by certified check, and the balance to be paid on confirmation of sale by the court. 8. Taxes, operating and maintenance expenses, and premiums on insurance acceptable to the purchaser shall be prorated as of the date of recording of conveyance, transfer taxes, and any title insurance policy shall be at the expense of the purchaser or purchasers 9. The right is reserved to reject any bid. 10. For further information, contact Noreen T. Fontaine at 400 Ramona Avenue Suite 212 N. Corona, CA 92879; Tel. No (951) 278-8290; Fax No. (951) 268-9454

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LEGALS/ LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE INVITING BIDS PROJECT NO. 801 0081 CITYWIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 18/19 A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Gas Tax (SB1) Funded Project IN THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY CALIFORNIA Bids shall be received electronically only on the City of Moreno Valley Vendor Portal through PlanetBids. Bid deadline is prior to 2:00 p.m., June 3, 2019. The link to register to become a prospective bidder and electronically bid on this project can be found at the following address: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=24660 . Contract Documents (including City Special Provisions and Project Plans, but not including Standard Plans, Standard Specifications) may be obtained by downloading electronically from the City of Moreno Valley Vendor Portal through the PlanetBids link listed above. The plans must be purchased online. Cost per set is $75.00. All fees listed are non-refundable. They cannot be purchased or mailed from City Hall. For additional information regarding the purchase of Contract Documents, please call the Department of Public Works, Capital Projects Division at 951.413.3130. All RFI’s must be submitted via the City of Moreno Valley Vendor Portal through PlanetBids. RFI deadline is prior to 2:00 p.m., May 27, 2019. Any RFI received after the date and time specified herein will not be considered. The project includes the pavement resurfacing and slurry seal, reconstruction of number of ADA access ramps, re-striping, and related street improvements for fifteen arterial street segments. Base Bids include ten segments. Alternate Additive Bids include five segments as well as an electrical conduit installation and reconstruction of a curb return and access ramp. All work must be completed within Eighty (80) working days for the Base Bids and up to One Hundred Sixty (160) working days for Base Bids plus Alternate Additive Bids (if awarded) after the date of authorization specified in the Notice to Proceed to Fulfill Preconstruction Requirements, except as adjusted by subsequent Contract Change Orders. This is a federally assisted construction project and Federal Labor Standards, including Davis-Bacon Act requirements, will be enforced. A contractor working on a federally assisted project must be eligible to participate in the award of that contract. Code of Federal Regulations Title 40 Part 31.36(e), “Procurement,” requires the Contractor (and Subcontractors) to take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority-owned and women-owned businesses are used when possible. This is a HUD Section 3 contract and all bidders must commit to meeting the Section 3 employment and contracting requirements. The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. Dated: May 9, 2019 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 2019.

NOTICE INVITATING BIDS 2019-14 1. Purpose of the Procurement and Period of Performance Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) is seeking a qualified construction firms for the work to install 7 Bus Chargers at its Hesperia yard. The final charging station must comply with Manufacturer Specs and Southern California Edison’s electrification project. The period of performance is not to exceed 30 days. 2. Obtaining the IFB Document IFB documents may be obtained from VVTA, in person at 17150 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA 92345-8305 or electronically at www.vvta.org/ Procurement. Documents are also available via email request to cplasting@vvta.org. Bids requested by courier or via USPS mail shall be packaged and sent only at the Bids’ expense. 3. Bid Due Date and Submittal Requirements Sealed Bids must be received by 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Thursday, May 30, 2019. There will be a public opening of the bids. 3.1. Sealed Bid packages shall be delivered to the following address: Victor Valley Transit Authority Attn: Christine Plasting, Procurement Manager 17150 Smoke Tree Street Hesperia, CA 92345-8305 (760) 995-3583 3.2. Envelopes or boxes containing bids shall be sealed and clearly labeled with VVTA’s IFB number and the solicitation title: “VVTA IFB 2019-14 CHARGEPOINT BUS CHARGER INSTALLATION.” 3.3. Bidders are requested to submit to VVTA one (1) hard copy of the bid and one (1) electronic copy via DVD/CD or thumb/flash drive. A Bid is deemed to be late if it is received by VVTA after the deadline stated above. Bids received after the submission deadline shall be returned, unopened to the Bidder. It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure that the Bids are received by the date and time stated above.

4. Bonds 4.1 Bid Bond- Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or by a corporate surety bond. Check or Bid bond shall be in an amount not less than 10% (ten percent) of the amount of the total Bid. 5. Prevailing Wage Minimum wage rates for this project have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the prevailing wage rates as determined by the State for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and his/her subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. In accordance with provisions of Section 1773.2 (amended 1977) of the California Labor Code copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the State Director of Industrial Relations and are available at the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/ DPreWageDetermination.htm. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed. Copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file with VVTA and available upon request. 6. Vendor Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations California SB 854 Compliance -VVTA will not accept a Bid from or enter the Contract with a Bidder, without proof that the Bidder and its Subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. The Bid shall enter DIR Registration Number on the Bid. 7. Validity of Bids. Bids and subsequent offers shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days. An award may be made without further discussion. VVTA reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this IFB at any time without prior notice and VVTA makes no representation that any contract will be awarded to a Bid responding to this IFB. 8. Pre-Bid Meeting There will not be a Pre-Bid meeting, however, the deadline for

question is at 5:00 PM (PDT), Friday, May 24, 2019. Prospective bidders are requested to submit questions, in writing, to the Procurement Manager at cplasting@vvta.org. Responses shall be shared with all known prospective bidders by written addenda only. The successful Bidder will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations.

2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – A Melting Pot of the Finest Music By Dwight Brown, NNPA Newswire Film Critic

Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 2019. NOTICE INVITING PROPOSAL

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS – 2019-11 Purpose of the Procurement and Period of Performance Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) is seeking contractors to provide all necessary preventative maintenance and small repairs for the vehicles operated by VVTA’s non-profit partners’ paratransit vehicles. Obtaining the RFP Document RFP documents may be obtained from VVTA, in person at 17150 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA 92345-8305 or electronically at www.vvta.org/procurement. Documents are also available via email request to cplasting@vvta.org. Bids requested by courier or via USPS mail shall be packaged and sent only at the Bidders’ expense. Proposal Due Date and Submittal Requirements Proposals must be received by 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Thursday, June 20, 2019 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 16, 2019

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Photo: Dwight Brown)

The 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicked off its 50th year anniversary with a bang. The annual two-weekend fest featured world-renown musicians, tempting food concession stands, a friendly crowd of music fans and a positive vibe that was even warmer than the sun. Jazz Fest dates back to 1970, when Mahalia Jackson and Duke Ellington graced the stages for famed producer/impresario George Wein. Over the years that spirit has developed into a festival that embraces indigenous music, jazz, blues, soul, funk, Dixieland and Zydeco, rock, pop, country, Latin music, folk and other genres. As you walk around the Fair Grounds where the fest takes place, on lush lawns or soft sand, you encounter various stages and gigantic white musical tents (jazz, blues, gospel). There’s a wide variety of food booths (ever hear of Alligator Pie?), arts and crafts tents and cultural centers too. This year, the list of vibrant acts included artists like these: Ziggy Marley: Legendary singer Bob Marley had 12 children. The most famous is Ziggy Marley, who heads the band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. His career has spanned 15 years and his latest album “Rebellion Rises,” which continues his father’s legacy of social awareness, formed the basis of his energetic performance on The Congo Square Stage, which is usually reserved for African Heritage music. Dancing to a reggae beat and swaying in unison with his backup singers, Ziggy’s optimistic vibe lit the crowd up. One of the biggest treats for his sundrenched fans was his classic, “True to Myself.” Bob had a once-in-a-lifetime voice. Ziggy has a verve all his own and he passes on his father’s spirit of peace and love. Tom Jones: He’s been around since the ‘60s, currently appears on The Voice UK and Tom Jones’ set was on Gentilly Stage, second largest at NOJHF. Stripped down to just a guitar, a bass and drums, Jones’ band captured a strong beat as his baritone voice bellowed through the air. He performed like he was a young rocker in his prime, and not like a 79-year-old man. Screaming “Maybe there ain’t no heaven. Maybe there ain’t no hell,” the lyrics from his hit song “Burning Hell,” Jones held the audience in the palm of his hand. He was in fine voice, oblivious to the ravages of time and displaying enough British swagger to start a street fight. As his concert continued, with something old and something new, the crowd was amazed that this is the man who rose to fame in 1965 with “What’s New Pussycat.” That’s 55 years ago and counting! Mavis Staples: As Mavis Staples approaches 80 years of age, she’s turned back the clock by working with younger producers (Ben Harper), exploring music that takes her out of her comfort zone of R&B, Blues, Soul and Gospel, and incorporating those sounds into whatever music she tackles. Innovation came to mind when she launched into The Talking Heads “Slippery People.” Backed by a top-notch band, she infused a funky gospel spirit into her arrangement: “What’s the matter with him? He’s alright. How do you know? The lord won’t mind. Don’t play no games, he’s alright Love from the bottom to the top.” Emphasizing the syncopation, swirling around on stage, throwing her hands in the air, shuffling her shoulders and occasionally letting out her famous earthy growl, she slayed the crowd. It was a song that the Staple Singers had covered in the mid ‘80s, and Mavis, like she always does, made it her own. The crowd inside the Jazz Tent was so large it spilled outside. They all knew they were watching an icon create a moment that was going to be memorable for years to come. Staples was equally strong with the socially conscious Buffalo Springfield hit “For What It’s Worth.” Chris Stapleton: Stapleton used to be known for writing hit songs for country music stars like Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney and Blake Shelton. That changed one night in 2015 on a broadcast of the Country Music Awards when he dueted with Justin Timberlake. They sang harmony together on “Tennessee Whiskey,” and Stapleton flaunted a supple, elastic voice that was far more flexible and soulful than that of most country western singers. As he took his place on Acura, the biggest stage at NOJHF, the audience had grown deep into the thousands and the Grammy-winner didn’t disappoint. Catchy songs like “Traveler” and “Broken Halos” played to country music fans. His performance of “Millionaire” was more reminiscent of a southern/soul/rock style, the kind that rock legends like Delaney & Bonnie or Leon Russell coined back in the 70s when they blended genres. With his gravelly voice, Stapleton led the listeners through his stable of songs, ending the night with the aforementioned “Tennessee Whiskey,” a sweet song even Patti LaBelle covers in her concerts. Gary Clark Jr.: Out on a tour that will last at least until September, Clark did his usual opening song, “Bright Lights.” It’s the perfect song to use to begin a set, as he sings to the audience, “You gonna know my name by the end of the night.” This gifted lead guitarist is often mentioned in the same breath with Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Prince. He’s not as enigmatic as the Jimi, as melodious as Eric nor as dynamic on stage as Prince, but he lets his strumming do the talking. A modern, wide-brimmed hat along with his signature red Fender Stratocaster solidifies his brand. Classic songs like “When My Train Pulls In” and “Gotta Get Into Something” pushed the crowd into a fervor. Rita Coolidge: Known as the first person to sing the song “Superstar,” and later credited for co-writing it, Rita Coolidge stepped on to the stage dressed in a white blouse and pants with white sneakers. Her set list started with the feminist song “Basic Lady:” “Basic lady doesn’t need a diamond ring…” She sashayed around the stage with great confidence as her country-sounding band played on. Her voice was not as rich and smooth as it has been (the 2005 jazz album “And So Is Love” features her smoothest vocals), but her star power was making up for it. Fans liked her most popular hits the best: “Higher and Higher” and “We’re All Alone.” Gladys Knight: She’s got more hits than most, a stronger voice than many and her fans know the words to her songs as well as she. So, when Gladys Knight asked the crowd to sing along with her, she got a backup chorus that was in tune and well-rehearsed. Strutting around in a black jumpsuit with a white blouse, Knight commanded her band and crooned. After several residencies in Vegas, this show woman knows exactly how to make an audience happy. With a great sense of urgency, she sang: “I’ve got to use my imagination. To think of good reasons. To keep on keepin’ on (keep on keepin’ on)…” The Pips were missed but ably replaced by a gigantic crowd of well-wishers. “The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” was just one in a string of tunes to come that had the audience remembering how Gladys Knight has been such a unique talent for five decades. Los Lobos: This rock band from East Los Angeles defies categories. Hints of Tex-Mex, zydeco, R&B, blues and other genres are the sounds that make their music distinctive. Their brand of brown-eyed soul has made them a vibrant presence on the music scene since the 1970s. Different members have come and gone over the years, but their affable vibe has remained the same. The band’s name means “The Wolves,” so when they broke into one of their most famous songs, “Will the Wolf Survive?” the audience was particularly happy. Also, of great interest was their rendition of “La Bamba:” the group’s leader, David Hidalgo, sang it, just like he did for the movie of the same name. Actor Lou Diamond Phillips played the lead character Richie Valens in that film, but when it was time to sing, he was miming to Hidalgo’s savory vocals. These were but a few of the magical roster that had attracted artists from everywhere, who were performing all kinds of music: Diana Ross, Taj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band, The Doobie Brothers, Santana, Gregory Porter, Katy Perry, Al Green and Bonnie Raitt were all a part of the festivities along with many others. The 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was a big gumbo of music that gave NOLA audiences lots to savor. Visit NNPA Newswire Film Critic Dwight Brown at DwightBrownInk.com and BlackPressUSA.com.

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The Geto Boys’ Bushwick Bill Reveals Ex-Texas A&M football player found He Has Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer guilty of murder By Dallas Post Tribune By Defender News Network

By: Lou Yeboah

Bushwick Bill (Photo by: defendernetwork.com) Bushwick Bill, of the legendary Houston rap group the Geto Boys, revealed that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The news came as a complete shock to the rapper because he’s previously undergone testing for a mass on his pancreas, but doctors said it was benign. In fact, it wasn’t until the cancer was advanced before they knew what Bill actually had. “It’s crazy,” he said in an interview with TMZ. “Pancreatic cancer is undetected until its in the fourth or fifth stage.” Bill also said he’s been keeping the diagnoses to himself and has only told close family members. Up until the interview, he hadn’t broken the news to Scarface or Willie D, his Geto Boys group members but plans to do so soon. The Jamaica born rapper also explained that he decided to go public with his illness, because keeping it to himself isn’t helping him. Elsewhere in the interview, the 52-year-old said he isn’t afraid of death and feels that he’s already died and returned, which he spoke about in his 1992 song “Ever So Clear.” Bill is currently undergoing intense chemotherapy treatment, and at this point it’s too early to

gauge how his body will respond. But in the meantime, he encouraged everyone to pay strict attention to their personal health, so they can be around for their loved ones and fulfill future goals. “I just want people to be aware so when they set dreams and goals, they’re healthy enough to fulfill and live,” Bill explained. And while he’s battling to rid himself of the disease, Bill revealed that he’s working on three new albums and possibly a book, plus, a documentary. The main goal at this point, he said, is to leave something behind for his children. Since other people own the publishing to his older music, the new album is his way of taking control over future monies coming in. “I want to know for sure I did my part,” Bill explained. People have been posting wellwishes for the rapper ever since the interviewed aired, and they’ve also let him know just how they feel about him. ” You are my favorite and I’m rooting and praying for you,” someone wrote. “You will beat this General. we’re in your corner.. ??,” another person commented. This article originally appeared in the Defender News Network.

DALLAS — A former Texas A&M football player accused of hacking a Dallas jogger to death with a machete in 2015 has been convicted of murder. A Dallas County jury swiftly returned a guilty verdict Tuesday in Thomas Johnson’s trial in the killing of David Stevens after the former wide receiver’s legal defense declined to call a single witness. Johnson was accused of waiting on a trail in East Dallas four years ago and attacking the 53year-old mechanical engineer as

Thomas Johnson he ran by. Prosecutors have said the 25-year-old Johnson confessed to the seemingly random killing and that DNA evidence also pointed to his guilt. This article originally appeared in the Dallas Post Tribune.

The Black-owned online beauty supply store you should know By Cassidy Sparks

Coil Beauty (Photo courtesy of Coil Beauty) Are you natural or in the process of transitioning but are struggling to find products for your hair? Aisha Shannon Bates, the founder of Coil Beauty has a solution for you. Coil Beauty is an online retail community created by and for women of color to make their shopping experience fun and convenient. Bates, a Spelman College graduate, launched her business with partner Kethlyn White in 2018 after dealing with an unpleasant beauty supply store experience that made her realize the lack of quality products and customer service. Coil Beauty promotes

and sells emerging Black-owned brands and offers a selection of products that can address every beauty concern for people of color. The online boutique sells products like Pear Nova, Soultanicals, UnSun, Mielle Organics and more. The company focuses on quality customer engagement by providing, personal touches and feedback. They make shopping easy by creating categories for hair, skin, nails, lips, him and kids. Coil Beauty’s website also has a blog featuring helpful articles that touch on an array of beauty topics. Bates and White are tackling the issue of Black ownership and representation in the beauty industry by creating this marketplace made just for you. We encourage you to consider supporting this Black-owned business. You can find them at CoilBeauty.com. This article originally appeared in Rollingout.com.

Jon Batiste & Friends – Corinne Bailey Rae, PJ Morton, ELEW and Ethan Iverson – Take Over the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Friday, August 2, 8:00 pm Entertainment News NEWPORT, RI, May 14, 2019 – It’s always great to watch Jon Batiste on stage, but concert attendees are in for a real treat when Jon Batiste & Friends – Corinne Bailey Rae, PJ Morton, ELEW and Ethan Iverson– take over the Friday evening concert at the Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Investment Managers on August 2, at 8:00 pm, at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. Produced by Jon Batiste, the concert will feature Jon in piano duos with Morton, ELEW and Iverson What better musician to perform at one of Newport’s most popular summer events than renowned multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer and Music Director of TheLate Show with Stephen Colbert? Jon Batiste is a favorite at the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, where he and his band Stay Human played one set on the Folk stage, two at the Jazz Festival and presented a special performance at the Newport Festivals Foundation Gala in 2015. In 2017, he and George Wein, Chairman of Newport Festivals Foundation and co-founder of the two summer events, walked across the stage together to receive honorary doctorate degrees at Salve Regina University. In addition, Batiste was the Musical Director of A Change Is GonnaComeat the Newport Folk Festival last year. A man of many interests and lover of diverse music, Batiste has performed with Stevie Wonder, Prince, Ed Sheeran, Lenny Kravitz, Mavis Staples and Willie Nelson, among others. He tours the world with Stay Human, and, since 2015, appears with them nightly as bandleader for Stephen Colbert. He also has released 11 recordings since 2005, including his latest, Hollywood Africans, his intimate take on some of his original music and jazz standards from the early jazz of New Orleans to the present day. He was cast in three seasons of the HBO television series, Treme, and in Spike Lee’s Red Hook Summer. His busy schedule also includes serving as the Music Director of The Atlanticand the Creative Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.

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From Leeds, England, singer/ songwriter/musician Corinne Bailey Rae shot to stardom with her self-titled #1 UK debut album in 2006, featuring the hits “Put Your Records One” and “Like A Star.” The two-time GRAMMY winner received her first in 2008 for Album of the Year when featured on Herbie Hancock's River: The Joni Letters and the second for her EP, Is This Love (Best R&B Performance). Over the years, her tours have included the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Playboy Jazz Fest at the Hollywood Bowl, Singapore Jazz Festival, Glastonbury and Newport Folk Festival. Also a composer for films (Stan Lee’s Lucky Manand Fifty Shades Darker), Corinne continues to collaborate and perform with artists across musical genres. Corinne Bailey Rae performs her own set at Fort Adams on Friday. Like many artists, New Orleans-born keyboardist, singer, songwriter and record producer, PJ Morton, grew up in the church. His father is gospel recording artist Bishop Paul Morton and his mother is Pastor Debra Morton. In addition to performing his own music, since 2010 PJ has been one of the keyboardists for the pop rock band Maroon 5. He has also produced and written for Jermaine Dupri, LL Cool J, Jagged Edge, Monica, India.Arie,

Heather Headley and gospel musicians Fred Hammond, Men of Standard and Brian Courtney Wilson. In 2009, he published a book entitled WhyCan'tISingAbout Love? PJ Morton debuts at Fort Adams with his own band on Sunday, August 4. ELEW (aka Eric Lewis) is a jazz pianist who doesn’t let boundaries hold him. After winning the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, he went on to play with numerous musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson, Elvin Jones, Ornette Coleman, Jon Hendricks, Roy Hargrove, Natalie Cole, Esperanza Spalding, The Roots and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. He became interested in rock music and kicked off a solo career as a crossover musician, quickly gaining recognition for his instrumental "Rockjazz" piano covers of mainstream rock hits. He released his first album of instrumental covers, entitled ELEW Rockjazz Vol. 1, on his own label, Ninjazz Entertainment, in March 2010. He continues to present his dynamic, unconventional style on stages around the world. ELEW performs with his band at the Newport Jazz Festival on Sunday, August 4. Pianist, composer, and writer Ethan Iverson was a founding member of The Bad Plus, a game-changing col-

lective with Reid Anderson and David King. He also has performed with the Billy Hart quartet for more than a decade and occasionally performs with elder statesmen Albert “Tootie” Heath and Ron Carter. For over 15 years Iverson’s website, Do the Math, has been a repository of musician-to-musician interviews and analysis. In 2017, Iverson premiered the score “Pepperland” for the Mark Morris Dance Group and with Aaron Greenwald co-curated a major centennial celebration of Thelonious Monk at Duke University. The following year, Iverson premiered Concerto to Scale with the American Composers Orchestra and released Temporary Kings, a duo album with Mark Turner on ECM. Ethan Iverson performs at Fort Adams on Friday with The Billy Hart Quartet; his former band, The Bad Plus, now with Orrin Evans on piano, takes the Newport Jazz Festival stage that same day; Ron Carter Trio performs on Saturday, August 3. All tickets for the Friday evening concert and cocktail party are available on the Festival web site at https:// newportjazz.org/ithof. Service charges apply to all tickets ordered on line. The concert is a reserved seating event and tickets sell out quickly. There is a six-ticket limit per household. The Newport Jazz Festival Friday evening cocktail party on the Horseshoe Piazza welcomes a limited number of attendees for pre-concert socializing with music, food and beverages. Tickets include open bar and hors d’oeuvres.Tickets are limited and exclusively for concertgoers. Party attendees must purchase a separate ticket to the Festival concert. The Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Investment Managers, produced by Newport Festivals Foundation, takes place August 2-4, 2019 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino and Fort Adams State Park. In addition to Jon Batiste & Friends, artists include Herbie Hancock, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Terence Blanchard featuring The E-Collective, Thundercat, Dianne Reeves, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Sons of Kemet, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Ron Carter Trio, Buika, Makaya McCraven and many more.

Lou Yeboah “… I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot; I wish thou were cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spit thee out of My mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing, and knowest not that thou are wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked. I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.” [Revelation 3:14-22] Yes, this message is a warning from God’s Word for everyone to repent of their sins and begin to live Godly lives in the light of the scriptures and to begin to seek God with great intensity, honesty, sincerity and urgency. “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return [TURN] unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him and He will abundantly pardon.” [Isaiah 55:7]. I beg you, don’t be like Felix and miss it! Be like Paul and seize the day for God’s glory. Life is so uncertain. There is no opportunity for obedience after death.[Hebrew 9:27]. I don’t know who I’m talking too, but God says, “NOW - TODAY - NOT TOMORROW” Time is not on your side! Whoever you are, you have heard the Gospel many, many times in the past, and you’ve been spoken to by the Holy Spirit, but you have not heeded the warnings.” I beg you today, please, do not trifle with your soul’s salvation, “Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” [James 4:14]. The Urgency of Today. The Insistence of God. Know that ‘ TODAY’ may be the very last time you may be exposed to the Gospel of the grace of God. Don’t blow it! Don’t delay! “NOW,” “TODAY,” repent of your sins and accept Jesus as your Savior. For the Bible declares,

“Behold, “NOW” is the acceptable time; behold, “NOW” is the day of salvation.” “NOW” is Mercy’s offer. “NOW” is the invitation from God, reaching down from Heaven. Know that the Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance [2 Peter 3:9]. Three passages in the [Book of Proverbs- Chapter 1:24-28; Chapter 27:1; and Chapter 29:1] warns us that we are not to wait too late about making our decision of commitment to trust Christ as our Savior and Lord and to receive forgiveness for our sins. Don’t take a chance and think that you will have time to get saved or repent later on in life. “For Hell is filling up fast with people who thought that they would repent later on in their life. Some of them, like you, had heard the Gospel; were convicted by the Holy Spirit and Word of God, and had expected to get saved ‘SOMEDAY.” Unfortunately, for them, their “SOMEDAY” never came.” For truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent [Acts 17:30]. Hear what the God of the Bible says about waiting to call out for salvation: “Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; but ye have set at naught all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. Then shall they call up me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me. For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord; therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.” [Proverbs 1:24-31]. ‘See then that you walk circumspectly (carefully) not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.’ [Ephesians 5:15 “No one knows the day or hour of his appointed time. And no man knows the day or hour of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. [Mark 13:32; Matthew 25:13]; Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not…” [Luke 12:40] “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that “I have set before you life and death; therefore choose life that both you and your descendants may live, that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him for He is your life and the length of your days. [Deuteronomy 30:19-20]

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Fair Trade and Economic Justice Rebekah Choate Associate for Global Advocacy and Education Fair Trade and Economic Justice May 11 is World Fair Trade Day, and in many countries around the world, May 1 is celebrated as Labor Day. In this era of globalization and interconnectedness, the things we buy are directly related to labor rights and economic justice issues around the world. Globalization has benefited the U.S. with lower prices for goods, which means we are able to buy more things for the same amount of money.[1] Economists and free trade advocates view this as good news. It’s good news, too, when someone who works for minimum wage can afford more food and clothes for their family. However, the lower cost of goods we experience is due largely to the cost of labor being lower in other countries. With lower costs of labor come poor working conditions, stemming from lax labor and environmental laws. Buying things that are “fair trade” certified is one easy way we can put our faith into action by supporting small farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs. When you go to your local fair trade store or buy items with the fair trade stamp on them, you know you are spending your money on an item that was ethically made by people who were paid fairly for their work. This is how global communities grow sustainably. Having a multinational company build a factory does not, on its own, allow the local community to grow in a healthy and sustainable way. The income

local workers earn is often accompanied by long work hours and difficult working conditions. This income then goes into the local economy, which means the entire community has a dependence on a company that could leave or go bankrupt. This is why many of our global partners are looking to find different solutions for their communities. Many young people all over the world are leaving their small, poor, rural communities to find better-paying work in larger cities, either in their home country or in another country. There they can be at risk of being taken advantage of, trafficked, or forced into modern slavery. How can these communities survive when the young leave and then return traumatized . . . if at all? The global economic system is huge and complex, and it won’t change overnight. But you can begin the change by thinking about the things you buy and where they come from. Buying local, used, or fair trade items or buying from companies that have fair labor standards is a simple change many of us can make. From there, we can move towards more direct advocacy by supporting laws that promote fair trade principles, boycotting companies that use forced labor or have substandard working conditions, and encouraging members of your community to do the same. [1] https://ecipe.org/publications/the-economic-benefits-of-globalization-for-businessand-consumers/

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Sen. Kamala Harris Gives Props to Black Press at 75th Anniversary of San Francisco SunReporter...continued from page 1 Prairie View, Texas — The Texas A&M System and Prairie View A&M University on Monday broke ground on student housing that will address a growing need for housing because of recent enrollment increases. Phase IX of campus housing, which will open by Fall 2020, will add 164 units with 520 beds, bringing Prairie View close to its goal of providing 5,000 beds on campus. Chancellor John Sharp noted that enrollment has been increasing with the arrival of Dr. Ruth

Simmons, a nationally known academic leader and former president and administrator at several Ivy League schools. The 2018 fall enrollment was 9,516 – up from 8,762 in 2016. “What a great problem to have,” said Chancellor Sharp of Dr. Simmons’ appeal to young people. He also noted the Board of Regents’ commitment to Prairie View University: Since 2010 the Board has increased funding from the Avail-

able University Fund by almost 80 percent to foster excellence in the classroom. The Regents also approved $247 million from the Permanent University Fund for construction projects and several Chancellor Research Initiative awards to recruit top faculty. “I have always said this is the prettiest campus in Texas,” Chancellor Sharp said. “And now there is a real momentum building here.” About The Texas A&M University System The Texas A&M University

System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a budget of $4.7 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities and seven state agencies, the Texas A&M System educates more than 153,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. System-wide, research and development expenditures exceeded $996 million in FY 2017 and helped drive the state’s economy. This article originally appeared in the Dallas Post Tribune.

Cadence Bank tips to improve your Black Woman Yells “I’m Pregnant” Before Cop Shoots credit score to buy a house By Candence Bank Her 5 Times Are you thinking about buying a home? Given the importance of your credit score in the mortgage loan application process, it’s smart to take steps to boost your score before applying for a home loan. Here are five strategies that can help improve your credit score:

By Mo Barnes, RollingOut.com

Once again, a shocking police shooting caught on video is causing outrage. Pamela Turner, 44, was shot dead by a Baytown, Texas, police officer Monday night, May 13, 2019. Turner is described as having a history of mental illness and may have been pregnant at the time of her death. Turner was walking around The Brixton Apartments around 10:40 p.m., according to local media outlet KPRC 2 News. That is when an unidentified Baytown officer recognized her from prior encounters. According to a Baytown Police department spokesperson, Turner had outstanding warrants for her arrest. The warrants were for two charges of criminal mischief and another for assault resulting in bodily injury. The officer attempted to detain her, and a struggle ensued. According to a neighbor of Turner’s, she had complained about being harassed by this officer in the past. “During the course of the attempted arrest, the female began struggling with the officer, which forced the officer to deploy his Taser,” Baytown Police Lt. Steve Dorris said in a statement to the media. “That deployment was not effective, and the female was able to get the officer’s Taser away from him. (She) actually tased the officer, which forced the officer to draw his duty weapon and fire multiple rounds at the suspect.” The encounter was captured by an unknown bystander and later uploaded to social media. In the video, Turner is seen protesting and resisting the officer. The officer does, in fact, uses his Taser, and she is heard to yell “I’m pregnant” as she continues to

Pamela Turner, 44, was shot dead by a Baytown, Texas, police officer Monday night, May 13, 2019. Turner is described as having a history of mental illness and may have been pregnant at the time of her death. struggle. A few moments later, the officer draws his service weapon and fires five shots at a prone Turner. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Residents told KPRC 2 that Turner was a resident of the apartment complex and frequently walked late at night to smoke cigarettes or walk her dogs. Turner’s sister, Antoinette, stated that she was a mother of two adult children and a grandmother to three. At this time, the officer who shot Turner has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into the shooting. The police are also trying to locate the person who filmed the shooting and uploaded the content to social media. Police will not confirm if Turner was pregnant until an autopsy is completed. The video of the police shooting can be seen on the next page. Because of its graphic nature, it is NSFW. Maurice “Mo” Barnes is a graduate of Morehouse College and Political Scientist based in Atlanta. Mo is also a Blues musician. He has been writing for Rolling Out since 2014. Whether it means walking through a bloody police shooting to help a family find justice or showing the multifaceted talent of the Black Diaspora I write the news. This article originally appeared in RollingOut.com.

1. Pay bills on time. Timely payment of bills is one of the biggest factors in the computation of your credit score. According to CreditKarma.com,this single factor may account for 35 percent of your overall score. So, one of the best ways to build and maintain solid credit is to consistently pay your bills on time. 2. Limit the number of credit cards you use. Carrying balances on a number of different credit cards tends to damage your credit score. Therefore, it may be wise to pay off some of these balances as soon as you can and use just one or two credit cards going forward. 3. Don’t necessarily close old credit accounts. One common misconception about credit scores is that old accounts should be closed and removed from the credit report once balances have been paid in full. This is not necessarily so. If you made payments on the account in a timely manner, this will help your credit score. In addition, closing a card that you have had for a long time can also shorten your credit history, which could

Credit Score Online affect your credit score. 4. Manage your debt-to-credit ratio. This is the percentage of credit that’s available to you that you’re actually using. For example, if your credit limit on a card is $10,000 and you currently have an outstanding balance of $5,000, your debt-to-credit ratio would be 50 percent. Ideally, you should try to keep your debt-to-credit ratio at 30 percent or lower. 5. Be consistent in your use of credit. Try not to do anything out of the ordinary from a credit perspective during the months leading up to your mortgage application. This could raise a red flag and possibly indicate additional credit risk. Visit Cadence Bank at www.cadencehomeloans.com to speak with one of our mortgage advisors. Cadence Bank, N.A. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender NMLS#525022 This article originally appeared in the Defender News Service.

San Francisco Approves Oversight of Surveillance Tech and Becomes 1st Municipality in the Country to Ban The Use of Facial Recognition. Local/National News

San Francisco-At the May 14 meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the City of SF became the 10th jurisdiction in the country to adopt a comprehensive oversight protocol for the acquisition and use of surveillance tech. The Stop Secret Surveillance Act, sponsored by Supervisor Aaron Peskin and cosponsored by Supervisors Norman Yee, Hilary Ronen, Matt Haney and Shamann Walton, re-

quires board approval of existing and new equipment, use polices and civil rights impact reports to be created for each methodology and annual reports summarizing use, all available to the public. San Francisco's Stop Secret Surveillance Act also bans the use of intrusive facial recognition software by the City, which has been demonstrated to be dangerously inaccurate and racially bi(continued in next 2 columns)

said. “There are issues that are unique to the Black community, and until we have true diversity in the press, we must rely on papers like the Sun-Reporter.” Carlton B. Goodlett, a physician and activist who once ran for Governor of California and served as editor of Howard University’s Hillltop newspaper, acquired his first publication, The Sun newspaper, through a poker game, according to the Sun-Reporter’s website. The publication, as we know it today, was born out of a merger between the Sun newspaper, which Goodlett owned, and another African-American publication, the Reporter, which was edited and published by his close friend, Thomas C. Fleming. Goodlett served as publisher of the paper until shortly before his death in 1997. Since then, Ward, a former reporter and photojournalist who started her career as an intern at the Sun-Reporter, has run the publication guided by the wisdom and vision of its founder. Harris says when she decided to run for San Francisco District Attorney in November 2002, no one believed in her candidacy except Ward. “There were many, many – friends and those who were not

friends – who said it can not be done. Wait your turn. They are not ready for you,” said Harris. “But one voice spoke loudly and said, ‘I know it is your time, Kamala, and I will have your back.’ And that was Amelia AshleyWard.” Harris also used the opportunity to talk about the climate of hatred and bigotry prevalent across the country right now, and tell the audience that the majority of Americans have more in common with each other than the things that “separate us.” She also shared policy specifics about some of the things she would prioritize if she is elected President of the United States next fall. They included mandating the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms to require dealers who sell more than five guns a year to do background checks and a $13,500 annual federal investment to increase each teacher’s salary. To achieve those things, Harris said, Americans must have honest conversations about problems the country is facing. “We must speak truth each and every day,” she said. “We must fight for the best that we can be.”

San Francisco Approves Oversight of Surveillance Tech and Becomes 1st Municipality in the Country to Ban The Use of Facial Recognition...continued ased. San Francisco has become the first municipality in the nation to ban its use. Oakland Privacy initiated discussions with Supervisor Peskin's office about bringing surveilllance transparency to California's 4th biggest city in April of 2017. Two years later, after the passage of San Francisco's Privacy First ballot initiative and the spread of facial recognition technology via Amazon's marketing of Rekognition to law enforcement, San Francisco has moved ahead and forged into new ground to protect resident's privacy and give them voice in how they are watched. OP co-coordinator and Media Alliance director Tracy Rosenberg commented: "SF's ban on facial recognition is a demonstration that just because we can

do something doesn't mean that we should. Sometimes the disadvantages outweigh the benefits. But the most important thing is that now San Francisco has a transparent process to have these discussions going forward and will put rules in place to prevent abuse and misuse and protect human rights - in public." San Francisco joins Santa Clara County, Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Palo Alto, the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Seattle, Nashville, Laurence, Somerville, and Cambridge in implementing surveillance transparency protocols, which give communities direct control over how much surveillance tech is used in localities and how it is used and allows for meaningful debate on the balance between security and freedom.