Vol. 49 No. 5
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The Royal Wedding Ceremony Included the African-American Experience
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Running Afoul of the Law State/Government News
A sermon on the civil rights movement and slavery in America and the soulful sounds of a gospel choir were important parts of the ceremony. BySheryl Estrada May 20, 2018
The marriage of American actress Meghan Markle and Britain's Prince Harry on Saturday was anything but the traditional royal protocol for a wedding at Windsor Castle in England. From a sermon by the first Black leader of the Episcopal Church in the United States to a soul-stirring gospel choir, it was clear that Markle is taking her African-American heritage with her as she begins a new life as one of Britain's royals. In a 14-minute message called "The Power of Love," The Most Rev. Bishop Michael Curry of Chi-
cago gave a sermon that echoed throughout St. George's Castle. Curry made sure to bring up the teachings of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Dr. King was right: We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love," he said. "And when we discover that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world." He also quoted a slave song. "Oh there's power in love. There's power. Not just in its romantic forms," he said. "I'm talking about some power, real power, power to change the
church at the royal wedding. Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, also had a significant presence. Ragland, who is Black, has locks, a rose ring and is a yoga instructor and social worker in Los Angeles, rode in the Queen's RollsRoyce Phantom to the ceremony with her daughter beaming with pride. Ragland was actually the only blood relative from Markle's family present. Her father, Thomas Markle, who is white, did not attend. He and Ragland divorced when Markle was a young child. "My dad is Caucasian and my
mom is African American. I'm half black and half white," Markle wrote in a column for ELLE magazine in 2015.
world ... If you don't believe me, there were some old slaves in America's South who explained the power of love." Curry continued, "They sang a spiritual, even in the midst of their captivity. It's the one that says there's a balm in Gilead, a healing balm." April Ryan, Washington Bureau
chief and White House correspondent for the American Urban Radio Networks and a CNN correspondent, tweeted:
By Me."
and Duchess of Sussex exited the chapel, the gospel choir singing "Amen," and then "This Little Light of Mine" serenaded them.
@AprilDRyan Bishop Curry brought up the slaves talking about the old song the healing balm of Gilead to heal the sin sick soul. Preach!! This is
@EveningStandard This gospel choir singing 'Stand by me' was an incredible and powerful moment at the Royal wedding And when the newly wed Duke
@SherylEstrada #MeghanMarkle's mother, Doria, watches the ceremony. Nothing like a mother's love. #RoyalWedding A-list Black celebrities who attended the wedding included Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams and Idris Elba. Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir gave a heartfelt performance of Ben E. King's "Stand
@SherylEstrada "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine ..." #RoyalWedding
California School Officials May Not Indefinitely Ban Parent from Child’s School As Retaliation for Free Speech or Without Opportunity to Contest Community/Education News
(Sacramento, CA) – In a ruling that recognizes the critical right of all parents to participate in their children’s education, a federal court today rejected Gustine, California school officials’ attempt to dismiss a Latina mother’s lawsuit challenging the school principal’s decision to ban her from campus after she sought to protect her son’s education. The court held that banning parents from school cannot be done in retaliation for exercise of free-speech rights. It further held that, under California law, no parental ban can ex-
tend beyond two weeks without providing the parent as chance at a hearing to contest the legitimacy of the ban. The decision comes in a lawsuit filed by MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) on behalf of a Latina mother who was indefinitely banned from a Merced County elementary school after lodging complaints about her son’s treatment in class. In denying a motion filed by the defendants – the school principal and two other officials – to
dismiss the case, U.S. District Court Judge Anthony W. Ishii ruled on Thursday that barring a parent from campus indefinitely in retaliation for free-speech activity was unlawful. Further, Judge Ishii held that, “California law provides a sufficiently concrete right allowing parents to participate in their child’s education, such that an alleged ‘indefinite ban’ cannot be imposed without a hearing.” “California law acknowledges the importance of parental involvement in children’s educa-
tion,” said Thomas A. Saenz, MALDEF president and general counsel. “This court ruling recognizes that such involvement cannot be unfairly or arbitrarily denied to any parent.” The lawsuit was filed in September 2017 on behalf of Claudia Macias, who complained in August 2015 to the then-principal of Romero Elementary School – the only school in an unincorporated community in Merced County – that her fourth-grade son’s as(continued on page 2)
Ramona Morales has worked for most of her life cleaning houses and selling Avon makeup in and around California’s Coachella Valley. Through hard work and thrift, she was eventually able to save enough money to buy a modest rental property. With the help of friends and relatives, she fixed it up and rented it to supplement her income. After many years of work, Ramona has purchased and rehabilitated ten rental properties. After owning and operating the properties for many years without any major issues, in late 2014 one of her tenants ran afoul of the law. On December 30, 2014, a city code enforcement officer mailed Ramona a warning indicating that her tenant was illegally raising chickens and roosters in her backyard, which is illegal in Indio.7 Ramona immediately told her tenant that she had to get rid of them. The tenant initially agreed, but dragged her feet on finding a new home for the fowl. A few months later, Ramona received a second warning in the mail. She contacted her tenant again and demanded that she get rid of the chickens. Thinking that the problem was the noise, Ramona’s tenant got rid of the rooster, but kept the chickens. Finally, in June of 2015, a city inspector was dispatched to Ramona’s property “in reference to a complaint regarding roosters at the location.”8 The officer reported she “could see from the sidewalk one rooster/chicken through the side yard fencing in the backyard.” The officer wrote two tickets: One for keeping farm animals for $75 and the second for $75 for renting a house without a business license (something Ramona had not understood was required). The officer issued a declaration in support of an arrest warrant for Ramona, authorizing her arrest “day or night.” At her arraignment in Riverside Superior Court, Ramona used her limited English to attempt to explain the situation. She said that she had done everything she could as a landlord short of evicting them to make the tenant remove the chickens and that the tenant had been confused about whether the citation applied to chickens as well as roosters. Unrepresented by an attorney, she ultimately pleaded guilty and immediately paid a $225 fine.9 Frustrated but relieved, she thought her ordeal was over, but the reality was that it was just getting started. Nearly a year later, in early September, 2016, Ramona opened her mail to find a certified letter demanding $3,030.33 for fees associated with “nuisance abatement.”10 The private attorneys hired by the city appeared
to be charging her for their time associated with the $225 fine she’d paid. Shocked and confused, she requested a hearing. Ahead of the hearing, an attorney from Silver & Wright filed a boilerplate memo claiming that the $3,030.33 award was authorized by law and that the firm was entitled to another $2,628.69 for the time spent preparing for the hearing Ramona had requested. The hearing officer—not a judge, but a city official—approved the fee request and ordered Ramona to pay, which she did.11 At the time, she could not believe why, or how, a tiny dispute about a backyard chicken had cost her almost $6,000. Under California law, when a city resolves a public nuisance—by, for instance, mowing someone’s severely overgrown lawn for them—the city may pass an ordinance allowing it to bill the property owner. The law also allows cities to include “the recovery of attorneys’ fees in any action, administrative proceeding, or special proceeding to abate a nuisance.”12 Until recently, few cities had enacted such ordinances, which meant that in nuisance abatement actions, both sides paid for their own attorneys, win or lose. That started changing four years ago, however, when two attorneys— Matthew Silver and Curtis Wright— formed a new law firm with a new business model: pitch cities on “cost neutral” code enforcement by prosecuting code violations in criminal court and enabling the collection of attorney’s fees. And the linchpin of their business model was California’s cost-recovery statute. Silver & Wright started aggressively marketing themselves to cities around California by writing articles and speaking at conferences. The most important part of their pitch to cities was a simple promise: We’ll make the property owners themselves pay our rates, which run between $10013 and $200 an hour. For the scheme to work, however, Silver & Wright insisted that cities rewrite their ordinances.14 The most important order of business was making sure that the city code explicitly provided for recovery of attorney’s fees in nuisance abatement actions. They also advised that nuisance abatement actions should be defined very broadly, to encompass not only “abatements”— such as the cost of mowing a lawn or picking up trash—but also the administrative and legal aspects, including criminal nuisance prosecutions, civil suits, administrative hearings, and appeals. Silver & Wright also requested that (continued on page 3)
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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING
Arne Duncan: Parents Should Boycott Schools Until Gun Laws Are Fixed
ments are related to years of smoking. The City of San Francisco is already ahead of the curve on this issue. The city passed an ordinance that barred the sale of menthols and all flavored tobacco products in 2017. “Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, specifically
By Alyson Klein
Photo of former Education Secretary Arne Duncan Parents of public school students should consider pulling their children out of school until the nation passes new restrictions on gun laws, former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan tweeted Saturday. Duncan, who has long argued that tighter gun restrictions would save children's lives, was co-signing an idea, also floated on Twitter, from his one-time communications chief, Peter Cunningham. Cunningham now heads up Education Post, a K-12 advocacy and communications organization. This is brilliant, and tragically necessary. What if no children went to school until gun laws changed to keep them safe? My family is all in if we can do this at scale. Parents, will you please join us? https://twitter.com/ pcunningham57/status/ 997498464542978048 … 1:07 PM - May 18, 2018 4,946 3,568 people are talking about this Duncan's comments came in the wake of a school shooting Friday in Sante Fe, Texas, which left 10 dead, mostly students. He said in an interview with the Washington Post that the idea was meant to spark discussion. "I'm open to other ideas, I'm open to different ideas, but I'm not open to doing nothing," Duncan told the Post. "We will see whether this gains traction, or something does, but we have to think radically." At least a few folks on Twitter seconded the one-time education secretary. They included Wendy Kopp, the founder of Teach For America, a nonprofit that trains college graduates to work in
needy schools. Wendy Kopp @wendykopp We’re in. @BarthRichard https://twitter.com/arneduncan/ status/997569320518594560 … 5:57 PM - May 18, 2018
David Weaver @DavidWeaver Count us in, Mr. Secretary. #EnoughIsEnough https:// twitter.com/arneduncan/status/ 997569320518594560 … 4:35 PM - May 18, 2018 Efraín Martínez @EfraMart13 My #family is in too! This is not about left or right, it’s about our children that keep dying because some adults are impeding progress. Together we can! #SiSePuede https://twitter.com/ arneduncan/status/ 997569320518594560 … 4:08 PM - May 18, 2018 · Chicago, IL Christine Mooneyhan @roadmastersgirl Replying to @arneduncan @maximepo1 I’ll do it. My baby shouldn’t have to hold a sign like this ever again. She shouldn’t have a school shooter drill again. Tornado/fire only
cancers. This legislation will have a tremendous impact on the disturbing disparities for tobaccorelated illnesses, and will reduce the number of new tobacco users that pick up the habit annually,” said San Francisco Supervisor Malia Cohen after the law passed. For more information go to www.flavorshookkids.org/
California School Officials May Not Indefinitely Ban Parent from Child’s School As Retaliation for Free Speech or Without Opportunity to Contest...continued from page 1 signed teacher behaved in a manner that triggered the boy’s acute anxiety. Macias and her husband appealed to the principal, Lisa Filippini, to assign their son to a different classroom. The parents arranged to visit the classroom in September 2015, but were turned away by Filippini. The principal summoned the school’s resource officer, a Merced County Sheriff’s deputy, and told Macias she was indefinitely banned from the school after claiming she screamed at and harassed two teachers. The deputy told Macias that she would be arrested if she ever returned to the school unless it was an emergency. The indefinite ban did not extend to her husband, but the deputy escorted them both out of the school. As a result of this week’s ruling, Macias will be able to move forward in proving that the unconstitutional actions she alleges did occur. “The court's decision makes clear that school officials cannot circumvent California parental involvement rights by retaliating
against advocate-parents by indefinitely banning them under the guise of maintaining order on campus,” said MALDEF staff attorney Juan Rodriguez. The lawsuit names Filippini, Gustine Unified School District Superintendent Bill Morones, who upheld her decisions and is currently on leave from his job, and the school resource officer, Brian Miller, as individual defendants. It alleges that they violated Macias’ First Amendment right to criticize how they treated her son and further violated her freespeech rights by banning her from the school, thus preventing further discussion of her son’s needs. The suit also asserts that the school officials and the district violated Macias’ Fourteenth Amendment rights under the Due Process Clause by depriving her of the right to participate in her child’s education – a right clearly recognized in California law – without a hearing to contest that denial. The parents eventually transferred their son to a school in a different town and district.
Duncan, who was President Barack Obama's first and longestserving Cabinet secretary, is now a managing partner at the Emerson Collective, a policy and advocacy organization, where he works to promote gun safety.
By Manny Otiko | California Black Media messages on broadcast and cable television, digital, radio, print, and outdoor (e.g., gas station pump toppers and billboards), in several languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean and Tagalog,)” according to a statement from the California Department of Public Health. Funds come from Proposition 56, California’s tobacco tax. McGruder said that funds will also be available to AfricanAmerican organizations who want to promote anti-smoking efforts. A long-time anti-smoking advocate, McGruder added that the African-American community has been specifically targeted by the tobacco industry, especially through media such as Ebony. She added that as smoking becomes less popular in the West, the tobacco industry is using images of African Americans to market products to consumers in Africa. In addition, menthols are popular in the African-American community, but according to a CBS MarketReport story, they are harder to quit. Menthol cigarettes contain an ingredient that adds taste and make it easier to consume. McGruder added that tobacco still remains the leading cause of death for African Americans. The Center for Disease Control lists heart disease, cancer and stroke as the three leading causes of death for African Americans. McGruder said many of these ail(continued in next 2 columns)
Protecting Children & Seniors...continued untary or may be in need of assistance. It includes a child illegally taken, held or hidden by a parent or non-parent family member (See California Penal Code Sections 277-280). There is NO waiting period for reporting a person missing. All California police and sheriffs’ departments must accept any report, including a report by telephone, of a missing person, including runaways, without delay and will give priority to the handling of the report. Schools are part of the network to help find missing children, not only through notices required to be given to a public-school district or private school within 10 days of a child’s disappearance but also through use of our Missing Person Bulletin. By making photographs of missing persons available, we seek to aid in the identification and recovery of missing persons. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, one in six missing children are recovered as a direct result of someone recognizing their photo and notifying authorities. We also offer resources on this website for
locating missing persons and safeguarding your children. The following offers a summary of some of our programs. Further information is available by selecting the program categories on the left menu. Publication of missing person bulletins and monthly posters (Subscribe to Bulletins) https:// oag.ca.gov/subscribe Missing Persons Search A searchable database of missing persons allows you to look for a missing person by name, description, county and several other categories which a subset of all persons is reported as missing by law enforcement in the State of California. DATA LIMITATIONS: This database is a subset of all persons reported as missing by law enforcement in the State of California. ·Missing Children Clearinghouse ·The Clearinghouse provides a nationwide, toll-free hotline to receive tips on the whereabouts of missing persons. Call toll-free: 1-800-222-FIND (1-800-222-3463)
COMMENTARY: Teachers Are Organizing. But What About Teachers’ Unions? By Bruce Fuller, Opinion Contributor/NNPA/ESSA
NAACP Statement on Santa Fe High School Shooting ESSA/NNPA Newswire
3:33 PM - May 18, 2018
Statewide Campaign Will Raise Awareness About Dangers of Flavored Tobacco Products Carol McGruder, co-chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council, said the state has launched a campaign called “Flavors Hook Kids” to warn African American communities about how children are being targeted by the tobacco industry. According to McGruder, children are being enticed by flavored tobacco which can be used in ecigarettes. McGruder said there are a variety of flavors, including chicken and waffles and gummy bears. These new flavors entice young people, as the tobacco industry tries to attract a new generation of smokers. McGruder added that e-cigarettes are also being pushed as new and hip, but it’s still a way of consuming tobacco. “They’re spreading like wildfire,” she said. “Young people are getting addicted to them.” McGruder said there are videos on YouTube that show children how to smoke by disguising their e-cigs as data storage devices. McGruder also described e-cigs as a “trojan horse.” “It becomes a gateway to cigarettes,” she said. According to McGruder, e-cigs can also bypass laws that forbid cigarettes being advertised on TV. The new anti-tobacco campaign will be promoted through radio, television and print outlets. “This statewide campaign is targeting parents throughout California including the Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Parents should be seeing and hearing the “Flavors Hook Kids” advertising
Statewide Campaign Will Raise Awareness About Dangers of Flavored Tobacco Products....continued
NAACP President, Derrick Johnson. The NAACP said that talk alone is not enough to address the issue of gun violence in our communities and schools, in a statement about the Santa Fe High School massacre. BALTIMORE, Md., May 18, 2018 /NNPANewswirePR/ The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s premier civil rights organization, issued the following statement regarding the tragic shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas: The NAACP mourns the tragic and senseless loss of 10 lives on Friday, May 18 at Santa Fe High School in Texas. In addition to those killed, 10 individuals were also wounded. Nine of the 10 fatalities were students, studying subjects they loved and planning for their future. This is the 22nd school shooting of 2018, according to CNN. We cannot sit back and allow gun violence to con-
tinue to take the lives of our students. The NAACP sends our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the victims and everyone whose lives they touched. Talk alone is not enough to address the issue of gun violence in our communities and schools; sensible gun reform must become a priority among our politicians and policymakers.
Bruce Fuller, a sociologist at the University of California, Berkeley, works on how schools and civic activists push to advance pluralistic communities. He is a regular opinion contributor to edweek.org where he trades views with Lance Izumi, on the other side of the political aisle. This blossoming spring of teacher uprisings—marching on state capitols, winning hefty pay raises—cheers any citizen who knows that robust societies depend on vibrant schools. But arid summers may await the nation’s educators, as the Trumptweaked U.S. Supreme Court
seems ready to eviscerate these same teacher associations who battle each day for better schools. While hearing oral arguments in the Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 31 case in February, justices voiced skepticism over compulsory union dues, the life blood of local associations that mobilize the nation’s 3.2 million teachers. Still, it’s the wildcat strikes moving across the nation—ignited mostly by young and passionate teachers—that may reshape the future of labor unions…
ABOUT THE NAACP Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities
Protecting Children & Seniors California Attorney General The Attorney General has a responsibility for protecting children and seniors from harm. This responsibility comes in many forms: ·Investigating and prosecuting physical elder abuse committed by employees against patients in elder care facilities. ·Investigating and prosecuting skilled nursing homes, hospitals, and residential care facilities for adopting policies or promoting practices that lead to neglect and poor quality of care. ·Conducting surprise, on-site inspections of California’s skilled nursing facilities. ·Enforcing Megan’s Law, which gives access to information on more than 63,000 persons required to register in California as sex offenders. ·Providing information from the
Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) to aid Law Enforcement and Child Welfare ·The goal is simple - to prevent the unscrupulous and the criminal from preying on the most vulnerable among us. Missing Persons Unit ·The Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit helps law enforcement agencies locate missing persons or identify unknown live and deceased persons. Services include: ·Searchable database for missing persons https://oag.ca.gov/ missing In California, a missing person is someone whose whereabouts is unknown to the reporting party. This includes any child who may have run away, been taken invol(continued in next 2 columns)
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GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS/ADVERTISING
New Caltrans Deputy Inspector General Will Oversee SB 1 Flynn Supports a Fix for DACA Recipients in Congress Contracts: Gas Tax Revenue By Manny Otiko | California Black Media Political Government News
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, Assemblymember Chris Holden, Debbie Lumpkin, Senator Steve Bradford, Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager , Assemblymember Shirley Weber, Governor Jerry Brown and Speaker Pro Tem Toni Atkins and other CLBC members welcomed Lumpkin at a Sacramento reception May 16. Los Angeles resident Debbie Lumpkin, a former corporate executive, and consultant was recently appointed as deputy inspector general for Diversity and Small Business Development in the Office of Audits and Investigations at the California Department of Transportation. Part of her duties will be to oversee minority contractors who apply for transportation funds raised by Senate Bill 1, officially known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The bill raised taxes on gasoline and diesel
prices that go towards highway repair and maintenance. According to a press release from Gov. Jerry Brown, Lumpkin previously worked for Southern California Edison in several senior positions. After leaving Edison, she worked as a consultant who represented "major corporations and diverse communities." "Most notably, she successfully secured $1.5 billion in diverse business contracts, tripling the amount spent on diverse enterprises in her first year," according to the press release.
"Serving the great people of California in this capacity excites me. Over the next ten years, Senate Bill 1 is estimated to generate $52 billion in new contracts; someone needs to monitor them. This position has the potential to impact all community groups that represent California," said Lumpkin. "Lumpkin is a proven and devoted leader in every sense of the word. She has single-handedly created opportunities for many minorities, women, disabled and veteran-owned businesses across California," said Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena,) chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus in a press release. "Advocating for her in this new role was something that came easy for the CLBC. We know she has the best interest of all community groups in our state. I am confident that she will excel at Caltrans in this new role." State Sen. Steve Bradford (DGardena,) who worked with Lumpkin at Edison, also praised her. "I have no doubt that she will handle her new position with the same innovative and vigorous spirit that she has afforded every community she has served," said Bradford. Bradford worked hard to make sure minority contractors get a
piece of the transportation bill funds. Bradford said he wants at least 25 percent of the contracts awarded to go to minority-owned businesses. "If we are going to ask drivers who utilize California roads to pay an extra 12 cents per gallon and promise billions of dollars for infrastructure," he said, "some of that must reach minority trucking firms, minority engineering firms, real estate firms, architectural firms, all those types of services that will be needed to build and repair those roads." Although SB 1 is expected to raise $1.8 billion annually, it was controversial when it passed. Many Republicans opposed it. "Many Californians are living paycheck to paycheck and struggling just to make ends meet. Jerry Brown's massive gas tax increase will add $2.50 every time we fill up our gas tanks, which hits our poor and working-class Californians the hardest," said Assemblyman Travis Allen (RHuntington Beach,) who launched a website to try and repeal the tax. “Meanwhile, Sacramento’s special interests are lining up for their $52 billion payday with absolutely no concern on how this will impact California's hard-working families."
Value-added producers benefit from grants, according to report
County wins 42 awards from National Association of Counties...continued
By Cora Fox, coraf@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs
Category: Community and Economic Development
Businesses that receive ValueAdded Producer Grants (VAPG) are less likely to fail and are more likely to hire employees, according to a May 2018 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) report. The VAPG program, administered by the USDA, supports farmers and ranchers who want to access value-added markets by offering funds for business and marketing plan development; feasibility studies; and working capital for processing costs, advertising, and some inventory and salary expenses. Value-added goods can be fruit made into jam or milk made into cheese, which both fetch a higher price than the base ingredients. Taking a look at 1,020 businesses, the USDA study found those supplemented with VAPG dollars were 89 percent less likely to fail within two years of receiv-
ing the grant, compared to nonrecipient businesses of the same age and characteristics. Additionally, the research found VAPG-funded businesses are more likely to hire employees. Between one and five years postaward, grant recipients employed five to six additional employees, on average. Prior to receiving funds, no significant difference in employment levels was found. Lastly, the study found the success of a business correlated to the amount of funding received. After two years, businesses awarded with more dollars were less likely to fail. The increase also corresponded with job creation, as those with higher funding allotments were more likely to employ more workers. The results show VAPG is important. Businesses that receive funding invest in their communities, support rural economies, and create jobs.
County wins 42 awards from National Association of Counties SB County News
San Bernardino County programs that enhanced services for children and seniors, promoted civic engagement and encouraged literacy are among 42 groundbreaking initiatives that won 2018 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The Department of Public Health won five awards from NACo for working with cities to develop a Healthy Communities plan, helping restaurants reduce food-borne illnesses, and improving monitoring of mosquito-borne diseases throughout the county. Aging and Adult Services won four awards for streamlining services for seniors and their families. The San Bernardino County Library won three awards for a collaboration with Baker’s Drive Thru to provide a read-for-rewards program to promote literacy, for developing a popular collection of new materials with input from customers and for a new Digital E-Card for patrons who choose to view e-books and other electronic resources online. “It is an honor to be recognized by NACo for the work our employees do to provide top-notch services and to help empower people who live and work in our communities,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Robert A. Lovingood. Since 2010, San Bernardino County has won 284 awards from NACo, an organization that honors innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents. Nationally, awards are given in 18 different categories that reflect the vast,
comprehensive services counties provide. San Bernardino County won awards in 11 categories judged by NACo. This year, NACo recognized 615 entries from 116 counties and state associations in 29 states. The Board of Supervisors will recognize and honor the people and departments responsible for the winning programs and services below at an upcoming public meeting: Category: Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Assessor-Recorder-Clerk - Historical Archives #ThrowbackThursday Video Series Category: Children and Youth Children and Family Services - After-hours Response Center Children and Family Services - Collaborative Initiative for Foster Parent Recruitment and Support Children and Family Services - Resource Family Specialists (RFS) Program San Bernardino County Museum – Curious CITY at the Victor Valley Museum Preschool Services Department Footsteps 2 Brilliance Category: Civic Education and Public Information Registrar of Voters - Election Selfie Program (continued in next 2 columns)
Community Development and Housing - Horizons at Yucaipa Housing Project Housing Authority - Transitioning out of the Traditional Public Housing Business Land Use Services - Community Plans Continuum Preschool Services - Apprenticeship Training Program Preschool Services Department Online High School Diploma Program Category: County Administration and Management Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures - Reducing Water Usage and Time In The Inspection Of Water Sub-Meters Housing Authority - Successful Transfer of the Upland Housing Authority Affordable Housing Programs Registrar of Voters - EC File – An Automated Candidate Filing Program Category: Criminal Justice and Public Safety Department of Behavioral Health Corrections To A Safer Community Program Probation Department - Five Keys Educational Program at Probation Adult Day Reporting Centers
Category: Human Services Aging and Adult Services - APS Prepaid Card Program Aging and Adult Services - In-Home Supportive Services Quality Improvement Initiatives Aging and Adult Services - Optimizing Services for Conservatees Aging and Adult Services - Public Guardian Reading Room Children’s Network - Engaging and Connecting Volunteer Mentors with System Involved Children Child Support Services - Call Center Expansion and Holistic Case Management Transitional Assistance Department - Self-Service Options Campaign Transitional Assistance Department - Supervisor Academy Veterans Affairs - Incarcerated Veteran Project Category: Information Technology Department of Airports - QR Reporting Signage Program - Department of Airports Department of Public Health HealthStat – Open Performance Dashboard Department of Public Health - Webbased Tracking and Reporting of Strategic Plan Objectives Information Services Department EZ Online Permitting (EZOP) Website Purchasing and Information Services departments - Temporary Employee Portal
Category: Health Arrowhead Regional Medical Center - Behavioral Health Service Delivery Model Program Arrowhead Regional Medical Center - Maternal Mental Wellness Program Department of Behavioral Health Military Services and Family Support program Department of Behavioral Health Psychiatric Partnering Program Department of Public Health - An Innovate Approach to Healthy Communities - Evaluation and Strategic Plan Department of Public Health - Elevated Risk Plan Department of Public Health - Invasive Aedes Surveillance Program
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Rep. Aguilar Introduces JOBS Act to Connect Inland Empire Job Seekers with Employment Resources County Government News Washington, D.C.— Last week, Rep. Pete Aguilar introduced the Job Opportunity and Business Services (JOBS) Act, his bill to empower local Workforce Develop Boards (WDBs) to advertise their services to businesses in their areas. Restructured by the Workforce Innovation and Op-
portunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, WDBs connect job seekers with potential employers and provide them with services such as interview training, career counseling, and mentoring. The JOBS Act would amend the WIOA to allow WDBs to use their federal fund(continued in next 2 columns)
INLAND EMPIRE, CALIF. Sean Flynn, candidate for Congress, issued the following statement on the discharge petition filled in the United States House of Representatives:
"Like so many Inland Empire residents, I support reforming our immigration system. I have long stood for strong border security, a fix for DACA recipients, and pro-growth reforms to our visa system. Leaders in Washington from both parties have failed to address this issue. Our current representative in Congress has made consistent efforts, but has also come up short. Over the last few weeks, a small group of House Republicans have sent a message to their party's leadership by utilizing a rarely used procedural tool to advance action on border security and DACA. I support these efforts, and stand ready to work across the aisle to advance common-sense immigration reform." Sean Flynn is running for the
31st Congressional District representing all or portions of Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, San Bernardino, Highland, Redlands, Loma Linda, Grand Terrace, Colton, and Rialto. Flynn gained national attention as the best-selling author of Economics for Dummies. He is also coauthor of the world’s best-selling college textbook, Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies. An avid martial arts enthusiast, Flynn is also a former U.S. National Aikido Forms Champion and has coached five of his students to U.S. National Aikido titles. The primary election is on Tuesday, June 5, with the top two vote recipients advancing to the General Election on Tuesday, November 6. For more information on the Flynn campaign go to www.SeanFlynnForCongress.com For polling place information go to: The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters or call (800) 881-VOTE (8683) or (909) 387-8300.
Rep. Aguilar Introduces JOBS Act to Connect Inland Empire Job Seekers with Employment Resources...continued ing to advertise these valuable services in their communities. “Workforce Development Boards have proven to be invaluable resources to connect people with jobs in regions like ours,” said Rep. Aguilar. He continued, “I introduced this bill because we need to get the word out about the services these organizations provide. I’m hopeful that this legislation will give the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board the tools they need to help more Inland Empire residents find jobs that pay well right here in our community.” Said Tony Myrell, Chairman of the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board, “Ours is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, which puts an even greater premium on making sure we have a trained and qualified workforce to meet the needs of businesses. We’re also the largest geographic county in the U.S., which makes it that much harder to let everyone know the kinds of help we can provide. WIOA can be a game changer when it comes to making sure our workforce lines up with
the needs of businesses, and the JOBS Act would help us get the word out in ways we currently can’t.” Said Phil Cothran, Vice Chairman of the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board, “With the help of WIOA, our workforce board is helping thousands of job seekers every year get the training they need to be competitive in today’s economy. But we’re handcuffed when it comes to spreading the word about the kinds of programs WIOA supports. If we’re truly going to serve the community – in our case, one than covers more than 20,000 square miles – we need the kind of flexibility the JOBS Act provides.” Rep. Aguilar is committed to rebuilding the Inland Empire economy through policies that empower small businesses and help San Bernardino County residents find good-paying jobs. This legislation is the result of input from local business owners who participated in Rep. Aguilar’s Jobs Roundtable Tour of San Bernardino County.
American Federation of Teachers on Supreme Court Ruling in Epic Systems v. Lewis State/Government News
WASHINGTON–In response to today’s Supreme Court ruling that companies can force workers into arbitration to prevent them from pursuing class actions against their employers, AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement: “The court’s shameful attack on these fundamental rights is just another blatant attempt to strip power away from working people. Class actions, like unions, create economic power for workers. This decision is a radical interpretation of the statute in favor of corporations and the wealthy. The majority has ignored any pretense of fairly interpreting the law of the land as it applies to worker power. “This decision tries to shut the
legal door at the very time workers are trying to open it— speaking out for more respect, and standing up against abuse and sexual harassment. This ruling will curb workers’ ability to take collective legal action when they’re harassed, when they’re discriminated against, or when their wages are stolen. “The majority knows that by joining together, workers can achieve collectively what would be impossible for them acting alone. That’s why they decided to attack, rather than protect, workers’ rights. Today’s ruling underlines the vital importance of collective bargaining and unions to advancing workers’ economic and political power, which this decision thankfully does not curtail.”
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AHA: Blood Test Could Offer Life-And Death Clues For Black Diabetics Health News
It is no secret that there is a strong genetic component to type 1 and type 2 diabetes, this holds solid in the African American community where you can commonly find diabetes running ramped within families. Some researchers believe that inheritance of diabetes, specifically diabetes 2 is more apparent in the black community than any other race. According to a new study, testing blood for a biological marker called suPAR could help better assess the risk of death among black Americans with type 2 diabetes. SuPAR, or soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor, is a protein marker that indicates inflammation in the blood. Scientists have used suPAR to help assess the severity of various conditions, particularly kidney disease but also HIV, cancer, and other illnesses. While elevated suPAR levels have been associated with higher risk of death among people with those diseases, it previously had not been examined closely among those with type 2 diabetes, a major risk factor for both heart and kidney disease. In a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers compared suPAR levels toother predictors of death among black diabetics. Specifically, researchers for the
first time compared suPAR levels to results from a common screening method known as coronary artery calcium scan that doctors use to assess for heart disease risk. The suPAR markers were measured against scores from the calcium scans that gauge calcified plaque that can plug the arteries of the heart. SuPAR also was compared to levels of another protein in the blood that indicates inflammation when detected at high levels. The study found that elevated suPAR levels were a better predictor of death than the other risk predictors. It also found that diabetics who relied on insulin to control their disease had significantly higher suPAR levels compared to those who didn’t need insulin. Overall, higher levels of suPAR were associated with more than double the risk of deaths. The findings could eventually help scientists identify which type 2 diabetics are more at risk of death and could lead to more personalized treatments. For example, checking suPAR levels could help guide doctors to know which patients need or don’t need to be put on statins, a medication usually prescribed to diabetics to reduce their cholesterol and risk for heart disease, said the report’s lead author, Dr. Salim Hayek. He’s a cardiology fellow at Emory University School of
Congress — when considering women’s health, don’t forget about lung cancer BY LAURIE FENTON AMBROSE AND BONNIE J. ADDARIO, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS
Getty National Women’s Health Week is an opportunity to shine a light on a women’s health imperative that will take the lives of more women this year than breast, ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers – combined, yet still exists on the fringes of the public consciousness. It is lung cancer and it is the number one cancer killer of women. This is old news to our community of survivors and advocates who have long been on the front lines raising their collective voices on Capitol Hill to build greater awareness and compassion for those impacted by this disease. Thankfully, some members of Congress have heard our call. Earlier this year, Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) joined Representatives Frank LoBiondo (RN.J.), Rick Nolan (D-Minn.), Barbara Comstock (R-VA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) in introducing the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act in both the Senate (S. 2358) and the House (H.R. 4897). This move solidified bipartisan, bicameral support among members of Congress who have long shown a commitment to policy initiatives to amplify the focus of
lung cancer as a national priority. We are empowered by this support. We encourage other Senators and Representatives to join their colleagues and support this legislation. Why are we taking this path? The truth is that lung cancer has a disparate impact on women. Nearly 200 women die each day, one every seven minutes. Sadly, lung cancer remains the “hidden” women’s cancer — little known and rarely discussed due to the pervasive and negative stigma that most people associate with smoking and think that those diagnosed “get what they deserve.” Yet, this ignores the fact that never smokers also get lung cancer. In fact, approximately twothirds of people who never smoked diagnosed with lung cancer are women. Stigma has also contributed to lung cancer research lagging far behind research into other types of cancer. Lung cancer receives $1,831 per death in research funding from the National Institutes of Health, the least funded of the major cancers affecting women. An estimated 70,500 women will die from it this year. By comparison, breast and cervical cancers receive $13,406 and (continued in next 2 columns)
Medicine in Atlanta. Similarly, assessing levels of the biomarker in diabetics also could help doctors in deciding which patients might need heart procedures like stenting to open clogged coronary arteries or more invasive bypass surgery. “Until now, despite multiple studies, we’ve had difficulty determining who would benefit more from bypass surgery versus stenting,” Hayek said. In the study, researchers examined blood work from 500 black Americans with type 2 diabetes. Of that sample, 68 haddied by the time researchers followed up with them nearly seven years later. More than half of those who died had high levels of suPAR. But the study did not distinguish between people who died of heart disease and those who died from something else. “We cannot claim that patients are dying specifically because of the suPAR levels. What we’re saying is that patients who happen to have high suPAR levels die more frequently,” Hayek said. But that could be part of the next steps by researchers. “[The findings] are associated with death in general. In order to be able to say exactly what they’re dying from requires a bit more complex study,” he said. The small sample size of the study raised a red flag for Dr. Jordana Cohen, a nephrologist,
and epidemiologist not associated with the study. So did the inability to discriminate between people who died of heart disease and those who did not. “It’s very hard to get this large of a cohort of African-Americans with type 2 diabetes and with such detailed blood work and cardiac data, so it’s unclear just when researchers would be able toreproduce it,” said Cohen. She’s an instructor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine who credited the study authors for being forthcoming about their limitations. “We definitely need to take from it what we can.” While suPAR’s link to kidney disease has been explored for years, the marker generally remains a mystery for scientists, said Cohen, who described suPAR as “a unique biomarker” that holds promise in helping to discriminate which people are at higher risk for death. But suPAR also represents “a very broad umbrella because it could be associated with so many things.” “We really still don’t understand suPAR,” she said. “We really don’t know what it does, and we don’t know why it causes adverse outcomes. Studies like this are helpful in giving us more clues.” Although no one may want to truly know their fate with a single test, it may be helpful in coming to terms with the time you have left. It may also help ease your mind to know how severe your condition may be. You may find yourself with enough time to get on track and reverse your diabetes through healthy eating and exercise. For more information on diabetes on BlackDoctor.org, visit here. SOURCES: Journal of the American Heart Association, Predicting Mortality in African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Soluble Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor, Coronary Artery Calcium, and High-Sensitivity CReactive Protein, May 1, 2018
Congress — when considering women’s health, don’t forget about lung cancer...continued $19,904 per death respectively. The five-year survival rate for women with lung cancer remains less than 20 percent while the survival rate over the same time period for women diagnosed with breast cancer is 90 percent. That is what makes this legislative work such a pivotal opportunity to reset the dialogue and reshape healthcare infrastructure to help people with lung cancer live longer. The legislation calls for a new federal plan of action to increase research to gain a better understanding about why lung cancer behaves differently in women and to inform life-saving gains in early detection and treatment. This will also consider methods to accelerate implementation of screening services as well as public awareness and education about the importance of early detection.
If we understand why lung cancer behaves differently in women, we will unlock answers that will advance transformative breakthroughs to improve quality of life and increase survival not just for women — but for the entire lung cancer community. For the sake of our mothers, daughters, aunts and grandmothers, let’s work together to shine a brighter, more supportive light on this women’s health imperative — lung cancer — and enact this legislation. We are counting on you. Laurie Fenton Ambrose is the president and CEO of Lung Cancer Alliance. Bonnie J. Addario is the founder and chair of the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation
Low-income Americans would receive free medical care under proposed legislation, says AMAC Health/Fitness News
WASHINGTON, DC, May 21 – Congressman Daniel Webster (RFL) has introduced ‘‘The Good Samaritan Charitable Physicians’ Services Act of 2018’’ in the House of Representatives [H.R. 5856]. It’s aimed directly at the dire need to provide healthcare services for the nations’ poorest citizens. Under the proposed law, medical professionals who offer free medical care for low-income Americans would receive a tax break for each low-income patient they treat for free. According to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens, which has been lobbying for such legislation since last year, the senior advocacy organization conducted a survey among doctors and nurse practitioners. The poll asked if they would be willing to participate in such a plan and the great
majority said they would. Weber noted that if each one the tax break is likely to attract medical professionals at a rapid pace providing free services to as many as 7 million needy people. “Obamacare has failed to provide healthcare to millions of Americans and it is time for Congress to find new solutions to this growing problem. The Good Samaritan Charitable Physicians Services act will provide anyone without insurance a new source for healthcare and help to create a doctor-patient relationship missing in our current system. I encourage every member of Congress to cosponsor this legislation to help low-income families across the country,” Weber said in a statement. In a recent opinion article by Weber, he said: “Currently, while (continued in next 2 columns)
Low-income Americans would receive free medical care under proposed legislation, says AMAC...continued the IRS permits physicians and nurse practitioners to deduct pro bono services provided to 501(c)(3) charitable services institution, it does not allow them to deduct pro bono services offered to individuals in clinics and offices. Congress should pass – and President Trump should approve – legislation that provides a pro bono tax deduction as a method of providing ‘no cost’ medical care services for up to 20 low-income or poor citizens annually who are not presently covered by insurance and rely on Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program [CHIP].” One of the things that makes such a program ideal is the fact that it would not require the establishment of a costly bureaucratic infrastructure to put it in place, Weber added. All that would be needed is for the IRS to create the necessary forms for participating medical professionals to claim their deductions. In addition, says Weber, pro bono tax relief is an enticing benefit and, as a result, providing it is bound to attract more and more for medical practitioners once the program is established. “The net benefits would be that
the poor, including many senior citizens, would have free access to quality healthcare and the nation as a whole would save money. In fact, it is estimated that the government would save as much as $54.4 billion a year, and maybe more, in Medicaid payments annually. And it would reduce costly emergency room visits, the ‘go-to’ alternative for people who can’t afford to pay medical fees. That’s more than the amount requested in the FY2018 budget by NASA and the Departments of Energy, State, Homeland Security, and Housing and Urban Development. And pro bono care could easily be expanded to include medical specialists and retired physicians.” ABOUT AMAC The Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] [https://www.amac.us] is a vibrant, vital senior advocacy organization that takes its marching orders from its members. We act and speak on their behalf, protecting their interests and offering a practical insight on how to best solve the problems they face today. Live long and make a difference by joining us today at https://amac.us/join-amac.
Gag rule is a direct attack from Washington on women's health care By DR. MARY T. BASSETT, LAURA MCQUADE, LISA DAVID and DR. MITCHELL KATZ |NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
A health care lifeline (Scott Olson/Getty Images) Any day now, the Trump administration is expected to propose a new rule designed to make it impossible for patients to get birth control or preventive care from reproductive health care providers like Planned Parenthood and organizations that provide complete, high quality, medically appropriate sexual and reproductive health care services. This is an attack on all women, and especially on communities of color and those with low incomes. All people deserve the right to access quality, compassionate, affordable health care. The federal Title X family planning program serves 4 million people annually and exists to help ensure that every person — regardless of where they live, their income, their background and whether or not they have health insurance — has access to basic preventive and reproductive health care, like birth control, cancer screenings, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and annual health exams. As public health leaders committed to ensuring access to quality, compassionate health care in New York City and beyond, we condemn this outrageous attack on the health and safety of our communities. Undermining the basic health care relied on by millions of people is wrong, and it is a threat to our city's public health. Under this anticipated rule, doctors, nurses, hospitals, and community health centers across the United States would be forced to choose between receiving federal family planning funding, or freely providing the full range of options that patients deserve, including abortion services, referrals to safe, legal abortion providers, and complete and accurate information about care options. For nearly two decades, Title X law has been clear: health care providers cannot withhold information from patients about pregnancy options, including abortion. This proposed new rule ends that protection. Major medical associations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Physicians, oppose this rule. In fact, when a similar version of this rule
was introduced in the 1980s, it was met with tremendous outcry and opposition from the medical community, and was ultimately, and rightly, shelved. In New York State, more than 300,000 people receive care annually at Title X-funded health centers. In New York City alone, 150,000 people rely on Title X for their sexual and reproductive health care. More than half of the people who rely on the Title X program nationwide are people of color: 21 percent of all Title X clients identify as Black or African American, and 32 percent identify as Hispanic or Latino. Twenty-two New York City health care providers receive Title X funding, including Planned Parenthood of New York City, 10 NYC Health + Hospital sites, and other community-based providers. Since day one, the Trump administration has pushed policy after policy to take away our basic health care, rights and freedoms. In addition to trying to eliminate the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, it has already sabotaged protections for survivors of sexual assault on campus; attempted to kick millions of people off their health insurance; implemented a rule that would allow employers to decide whether or not their employees' birth control is covered by insurance; and tried time and time again to prevent patients from coming to Planned Parenthood and other health care providers that offer evidence-based sexual and reproductive health care. New Yorkers — and Americans — won't stop until every woman, person of color, immigrant, LGBTQ person, and others being targeted by the Trump-Pence administration can control our bodies and our lives. We stand with you, we will fight for you, and we are more committed than ever to ensuring that health care is never a victim of political warfare. Bassett is New York City Health Commissioner. McQuade is president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of New York City. David is president and CEO of Public Health Solutions. Katz is the president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals.
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Registrant(s)Address: AMANDA M. BROWN 954 WEST 7TH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 Signature/Officer Title: Amanda M. Brown 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 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180005021 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: N/A Began Transacting Business: 4/30/2018 Filing Expires On: 4/30/2023 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): DINERO IN THE CUTZ Business Address: 13849 AMARGOSA RD. SUITE 204 VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 8896 I AVE. APT. 9 HESPERIA, CA 92345 Registrant(s)Address: SERGIO A. LOPEZ 8896 I AVE. APT. 9 HESPERIA, CA 92345 Signature/Officer Title: Sergio Lopez 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 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20180005855 Date Filed: 05/17/2018 Filing Expires On: 05/17/2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): YOUR VISION VIRTUALLY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 955 N. DUESENBERG DR. APT. 7202 ONTARIO, CA 91764 Name of Individual Registrant: TAMMY A. JOHNSON 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: 955 N. DUESENBERG DR. APT. 7202 ONTARIO, CA 91764 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 30, 2018 Signature/Title of Person Signing: Tammy A. Johnson/Business Owner BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180004625 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/19/2018 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 4/19/2023 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): T V M TRANSPORT Business Address: 14762 BELLFLOWER BLVD. BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 Phone Number: 626-202-6522 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 12297 SAN YSIDRO ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Registrant(s)Address: THINH T. VU 12297 SAN YSIDRO ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Signature/Officer Title: Thinh T. Vu, 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 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180004218 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/11/2018 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 4/11/2023 Business is Conducted By: A General Partnership Fictitious Business Name(s): REACH ONE CARE ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITY Business Address: 14368 BLACK MOUNTAIN PL. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: DOMINIC COHNS 14368 BLACK MOUNTAIN PL. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 JEREMY BRINGIER SR. 14368 BLACK MOUNTAIN PL. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Signature/Officer Title: Jeremy Bringier, Sr., General Partner 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
LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS
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 10, Correction 17, 24, 31, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180004682 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 4/20/2018 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 4/20/2023 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): MAC N’ TIRES AUTO Business Address: 13005 HAVERFORD CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: WILLIAM A. MCINTYRE III 13005 HAVERFORD CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Signature/Officer Title: William A. McIntyre III, 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 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20180005470 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 5/09/2018 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 5/09/2023 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): JM COPIERS SALES SERVICE & SUPPLIES Business Address: 17415 CATALPA STREET #33 HESPERIA, CA 92345 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 17415 CATALPA STREET HESPERIA, CA 92345 Registrant(s)Address: JORGE MAGDALENO 14640 COREY WAY VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Signature/Officer Title: Jorge Magdaleno, 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 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2018.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1811852 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ROSARIO LIMA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. JESUS JOVANY GARCIA to Proposed name: JESUS LIMA GARCIA 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: 6/26/18 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S17 Superior Court of California, County Of San Bernardino 247 W. Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino Justice Center-Civil Dept. 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 15, 2018 Michael A. Sachs Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2018.
SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL. DEMANDADO): MARGARITA M. COSS YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any
settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar los coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1724224 (Numero del Caso) The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 WEST THIRD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Harlan M. Reese 118226, Joseph M. Pleasant, 179571, James E. Delaney, 292600, Dana N. Meyers, 272640 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010 760/842-5850 (File No. 553289) Date: December 06, 2017 (Fecha) (Secretario)Clerk, by Angeline Garcia, Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018.
SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: DERRICK JUSTIN MCCRAY; and DOES 1 through 25, Inclusive, (AVISO AL. DEMANDADO): YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: OSCAR ROLANDO HERRERA (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE): NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.(NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, ( www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar los coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibido mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbiraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1720076 (Numero del Caso): The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, ca 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): JOHN L. BENSON, ESQ. SBN 115440 BLOMBERG, BENSON & GARRETT, I NC. 10300 FOURTH ST. #150 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 (909)945-5000 Date: October 10, 2017 (Secretario)Clerk, by Ashlee Bayless, Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018.
STATEMENT OF DAMAGES SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINOJUSTICE CENTER OSCAR ROLANDO HERRERA Plaintiff(s) vs. DERRICK JUSTIN MCCRAY Defendant(s) No.: CIVDS 1720076 STATEMENT OF DAMAGES OF PLAINTIFF OSCAR ROLANDO HERRERA Pursuant Code of Civil Procedure §425.11, Plaintiff, OSCAR ROLANDO HERRERA hereby sets forth her Statement of Damages as follows: 1.Plaintiff’s medical expenses: $12,217.75 2.Plaintiff’s future medical expenses: According to proof up to $10,000.00 3. General Damages: $125,000.00 It is anticipated that further medical expenses will accrue pending the trial of this action, Plaintiff reserves the right to amend or supplement this Statement of Damages and/ or provide this information in Plaintiff’s pretrial statement. Dated: 09/22/17 LAW OFFICES OF BLOMBERG, BENSON & GARRETT, INC. John L. Benson Attorney for Plaintiff Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 3, Correction 10, 17, 24, 2018. SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL. DEMANDADO): FRANCISCO DIAZ AND DOES 1 TO 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE): ANCHOR GENERAL INSURANCE CO. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar los coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1801644 (Numero del Caso) The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 WEST THIRD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Joseph M. Pleasant, 179571,Dana N. Meyers, 272640 James E. Delaney, 292600,Jenny R. Gong, 306535 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010 760/842-5850 (File No.282605) Date: (Fecha) January 19, 2018 (Secretario)Clerk, by Sabrina Jamison, Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2018. STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1801644 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 WEST THIRD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 To: FRANCISCO DIAZ Plaintiff: ANCHOR GENERAL INSURANCE CO.. seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 1. General damages
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a. Pain,suffering, and inconvenience $5,558.50
PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: KATHLEEN OIEN Case Number: PROPS 1800447 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: KATHLEEN
OIEN A Petition for Probate has been filed by: LINDA ALDRIDGE in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that LINDA ALDRIDGE 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: June 11, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept:: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0212 SAN BERNARDINO BRANCH 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: CANDICE A. GARCIA-RODRIGO 3350 Shelby Street, Suite 345 Ontario, CA 91764 Telephone: (909)212-0320 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 10, Correction 17, 24, 2018. PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR (Probate-Guardianships and Conservatorships) PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINORS PERSON CASE NUMBER: GARPS 1800158 HEARING DATE AND TIME: MAY 22,2018 11 AM DEPT.: S37 Tara Reilly NOTICE: This Case is assigned to Dept. S37 for all purposes and is subject to CCP 170.6(2) 1. Petitioner: Patricia Lilian Hale and Michael Lee Hale 27621 14th Street, Highland, CA 92346 (909) 633-3816 be appointed guardian of the PERSON of the minor or minors named in Item 2 and Letters issue upon qualification. c. (1) bond not be required because the petition is for guardian of the person only. g.other orders be granted 2. Attached is a copy of Guardianship Petition -Child Information Attachment (form GC-210(CA)) for each minor for whom this petition requests the appointment of a guardian. The full legal name and date o birth of each minor is: a. Name: Mary Jane Serena Hale Date of Birth (month/day/year): 9/13/2009 b. Name: Esmerelda Patricia Hale Date of Birth (month/day/year): 11/4/2010 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 24, 31, June 7, 2018. NOTICE OF HEARINGGUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP (Probate-Guardianships and Conservatorships) CASE NUMBER: GARPS 1800158 This notice is required by law. This notice does not require you to appear in court, but you may attend the hearing if you wish. 1. NOTICE is given that: Patricia Lilian Hale & Michael Lee Hale has filed: Proposed Guardians Petition for Guardianship of Minors 2.. You may refer to documents on file in this proceeding for more information.(Some documents filed with the court are confidential. Under some circumstances you or your attorney may be able to see or receive copies of confidential documents if you file papers in the proceeding or apply to the court.) 4.A HEARING on the matter will be held as follows: a. Date: August 23, 2018 Time: 11:00 AM Dept.: “S-37G” Superior Court Of California, County Of San Bernardino 247 W. Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino Justice Center-Probate Dept. Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2018.
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Date: December 26, 2017 PLAINTIFF OR ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Jenny R. Louro, Esq. Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2018.
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May 24, 2018 5 Ways Annuities Can Protect You From The Uncertainty Of Stocks
The recent volatility of the stock market, combined with the financial uncertainty facing many people in or near retirement age, could mean a bumpy ride for them down the road. According to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, only 21 percent of Americans say they’re “very confident” they’ll have enough money to live comfortably through retirement. Issues driving that lack of confidence include long-term care expenses, the unpredictability of stocks, the reduction in pension programs, and reports that many people are behind in retirement savings.
Add the fact that retirees are living longer, and having the dependability of long-term income streams becomes an even bigger factor. In that context, annuities are gaining interest as an option. In a recent study by Greenwald & Associates and CANNEX, 70 percent surveyed said they considered an annuity an important supplement to Social Security.
“While annuities are frequently misunderstood and not appropriate for everyone, they can have substantial benefits when used in the right situation,” says Ryan Eaglin, founder and chief advisor of America’s Annuity (www.americasannuity.com). “That stream of guaranteed income gives you some financial consistency and predictability, which alleviate stress and concern. With plenty of concern about where stocks are headed, that can be a comfort for a lot of people.”
Eaglin lists five ways that an annuity can work as a hedge against against market volatility: Gives income guarantees. Because Social Security and a pension are typically not enough to cover basic expenses in retirement, many retirees must use their portfolio as an income source in retirement. “If all your money is invested in the market and your portfolio starts to go down, you may get nervous about whether your income source is going to last the rest of your life,” Eaglin says. “An annuity can fix this problem by providing income guarantees. A portion of your portfolio can be used to buy these guarantees.” Prevents A Panic Sell. Having an annuity as a portion of your portfolio also helps you to not sell in a panic. “Since a fixed annuity gives more stability to an overall portfolio, your portfolio will typically be less volatile,” Eaglin says. “When the markets correct, your portfolio should not decline as much. If the annuity is providing you a guaranteed income, then you can ride out the dips knowing that your income from the annuity is enough to cover your retirement spending needs.” Makes you think more long-term. Declining times for a portfolio don’t necessarily mean it’s time to bail out. “With an annuity, it’s easier to commit long-term to a stable portfolio as opposed to a highly volatile one,” Eaglin says. Avoids Market Losses. Equities, bonds, commodities – anything you invest in can go down in price. But a fixed annuity does not. “Even a fixed-index annuity will not decline if the market goes down,” Eaglin says. “The portion of your portfolio that is allocated to a fixed annuity can completely avoid market losses.” Brings more predictability. “Investment markets are not predictable, and we live in a world of uncertainty,” Eaglin says. “But with an annuity that can guarantee you a specific interest rate, you can know exactly what it will grow to over time.” “Annuities have some benefits that can help retirees,” Eaglin says. “Stocks can be a great source of income, or a source of great stress, so more people are looking for streams they can count on.”
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Where to Listen to Jazz Music in Las Vegas Lifestyle/Entertainment News
Head to the 23rd floor of The Mandarin Oriental, on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, to listen to jazz in the sophisticated setting of the Mandarin Bar. The stylish bar, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows, hosts weekly Jazz Sundays in the evenings, featuring a variety of live jazz bands and singers. You can order gourmet appetizers and specialty cocktails to indulge in while listening to the music. At the Baccarat Bar at the Bellagio, enjoy nightly performances from a rotating roster of regular jazz acts while partaking in the cocktail service. The M Resort at the end of the Strip also features a weekly jazz night at the Ravello Lounge, with an emphasis on Latin jazz. Off-Strip Jazz Clubs The Cellar Bar & Lounge, just east of the Strip, is an underground bar that has become a beloved place for locals to enjoy blues and jazz music. The Cellar prides itself on having legendary artists perform almost every night of the week. They also have open mic nights on Saturdays and video poker. For a more elegant evening of jazz, head to the Smith Center, Las Vegas’ performing arts center. The center is home to the Cabaret Jazz Club, a two-story intimate venue that features a variety of jazz performers from
Applebee’s of Signal Hill to Raise Funds For Local Veterans on Memorial Day Lifestyle/Entertainment News
Guests Can Enjoy a “Flapjack Breakfast” and a “Dining to Donate” Event with Proceeds Going to The Rock Club
Look to the strip and beyond for exciting jazz entertainment around the world. Take advantage of the club’s light fare and cocktails to enjoy while listening to the music. Jazz Dining Combine jazz with a hearty meal at the Bootlegger Bistro, an Italian restaurant and entertainment venue on the south end of the Strip. Open 24
“Urgent: A Call for Immediate Action!” By: Lou Yeboah
Lou Yeboah Thus saith the Lord, “Unless you repent, you too will all perish!” [Luke13:3]. Loud and clear, Jesus declares: “Unless you repent, you too will all perish!” It is a call for radical inward change toward God and man. None is excluded! All need repentance! And the need is urgent! Jesus, the Son of God, is warning us of the judgment to come, and offering escape if we will repent. If we will not repent, Jesus has one word for us, “Woe, to you” [Matthew 11:21]. You know, God said to the prophet Ezekiel, “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me” [Ezekiel 3:17]. This demand of Jesus to repent goes to all the nations. It comes to you, whoever you are and wherever you are. This is the demand of Jesus to every soul: Repent! Be changed deep within. Do not sit idle and wait for His wrath. The hour is urgent! Return to the Lord with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning; and rend your hearts. Do not delay your decision. Do not think about this message overnight. Immediate action is required! Repent Now; and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord” [Acts 3:19]. For “Now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation” [2 Corinthians 6:2]. I implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God” [2 Corinthians 5:20]. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ [2 Corinthians 5:10]. Ezekiel said, “Repent and turn from your transgressions” [Ezek. 18:30]. John the Baptist said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” [Matt. 3:2]. Jesus said “Repent and believe in the gospel” [Mark 1:15]. Peter said “Repent and be baptized” [Acts 2:38]. Joel calls for deep and thorough repentance [Joel 2:13–17]. The Old Testament thunders, “Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your ruin” [Ezekiel 18:30]. The New Testament vigorously exhorts men and women to repent.
“Repent … and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out,” said the Apostle Peter [Acts 3:19]. The Apostle Paul said, “Now [God] commands all men everywhere to repent” [Acts 17:30]. The Bible commands it, your wickedness demands it, justice requires it, Christ preached it and God expects it. The signpost reads, “Stop! Look! Listen! Danger ahead!” The Spirit of God, your conscience and your better judgment all join to warn, “Detour! Change! You’re on the wrong road!” God is waving the red flag. His patience is coming to an end. Do not take God’s patience for granted or think lightly of it. W ill you repent now? W ill you receive Him as your Savior? Christ demands an immediate and unquestioning response. Not an answer, but an action. Not a saying, but a doing. Christ’s call is clear and simple. “Follow Me,” he says. Be changed forever. Not just made a better person, but made new. “Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” [Isaiah 55:6-7] The prophet had the duty to deliver the sobering message: Unless the citizens of Israel and Judah acknowledged their sins, turned from them, repented and began again to obey God’s law, they would die in their sins. Regardless of how individuals responded to the warning, if they heard the message, the prophet had done his job and was no longer responsible. Only if the prophet did not deliver the admonition would he be judged along with the wicked. [Ezekiel 3:18-19]. You have been warned to repent, in advance of God’s judgment to come, through this article. It is now your move. “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: That thou mayest love the L ORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the L ORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them [Deuteronomy 30:15-20].
hours a day, the entertainment includes regular jazz night events where guests can listen to both local and national jazz artists while enjoying traditional Italian food from this family-run establishment. Make reservations for the Sunday Jazz Brunch at the
Country Club restaurant at the Wynn Las Vegas casino and hotel. The brunch includes a generous spread of seafood, carved meats, gumbo, egg dishes and other traditional breakfast fare. A live band plays smooth jazz throughout the brunch.
49 Bells to Remember Pulse Written by Jessie Palatucci
WHAT: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® today announced two Memorial Day fundraising events to benefit The Rock Club’s mission of improving the lives and well-being of vets and at-risk youth through music. On Monday, May 28, guests can kick off their Memorial Day with a “Flapjack Breakfast” where they can enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage and potatoes with the proceeds going to this unique charity. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at the Signal Hill Applebee’s or online at www.musicistheremedy.org; if unable to attend, a ticket can be purchased and donated to a local veteran. Throughout the breakfast, guests will have the opportunity to meet local military heroes and be treated to a special performance by the Rock For Vets band. Additionally, beginning at 11:00am, 15 percent of each participating party’s bill will go directly to The Rock Club as part of Applebee’s “Dining to Donate” event. Participation is available for both dine-in and to-go orders. Applebee’s guests interested in contributing to the “Dining to Donate” program should inform their server when ordering or when placing Carside To Go orders.
WHERE: Signal Hill On Sunday, June 12, 2016, 49 people lost their lives and 68 people were physically injured following the shooting in Pulse Night Club (Orlando, FL) during Pride on Latin Night. While many of us struggle with what to do other than offer prayers wrapped in good intentions, last year the mothers of many of the victims asked that we (the Christian Community) remember their children by ringing our church bells once for each life lost at noon (local time). Why ring church bells? Our bells have traditionally been rung at moments of crisis alerting us of a community need. They toll after death and they toll when we celebrate. We, the United Church of Christ, are invited by One Orlando Alliance on behalf of the many wailing mothers whose children were taken way too soon to ring our church bells. They are asking our support in spreading love. Last year 1/3 of the 323 churches that signed up to respond to the need were members of the United Church of Christ. These are the churches that formally signed up, we know that there were more that
did it without being official! Please register your church by submitting the form to toll your bells 49 times in unison across the globe as a tribute to the 49 lives that represent us all. Share your ceremony or photo using hashtag : #49bells and #ActLoveGIve. As churches are submitted, the map will update. Faith communities who worship in a building without a bell or businesses with displays can participate in this project by simply posting the number “49” on their signs. They’ve set a lofty goal of 449 participating entities this year. Help us, help them reach their goal! Please visit oneorlandoalliance.org/ 49-bells/ and register your church as a participant. WHEN June 12, 2018 at 12pm - 12:30pm WHERE Everywhere CONTACT Rev. Elivette (Elly) Mendez Angulo · proyectobienvenida@ucc.org
Witness For Justice #894
The Ongoing Nakba Rev. James Moos Executive Minister, Global Engagement & Operations Co-Executive, Global Ministries May 15 is known to Palestinians as Nakba (“catastrophe”) Day; it comes the day after Israelis celebrate their Independence Day. This year will mark 70 years since the state of Israel was created and 750,000 Palestinians were displaced and dispossessed, resulting in a Palestinian diaspora and refugee population that now numbers over 5 million. Since March 30, thousands of Palestinians have partici-
pated in planned nonviolent demonstrations in Gaza near the fence separating it from Israel. The demonstrations are called “The Great March of Return,” and they are expected to end on Nakba Day. At the time of this writing over one hundred demonstrators have been killed and thousands more have been injured by Israeli forces. Many of the deaths occurred on the day the U.S. (continued in next 2 columns)
Applebee’s of
899 East Spring Street Signal Hill, CA 90755
WHEN: Monday, May 28 Flapjack Breakfast: 8:00am – 10:30am
WHY: Apple American Group, the largest Applebee’s franchisee in the country, pledges to assist those less fortunate and support those institutions that enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves. Each restaurant stays engaged in its neighborhood through participation in community events, donations, sponsorships and fundraisers to help local organizations grow and flourish, and takes care of their own team members through the Flynn Restaurant Group Family Fund. Apple American Group Apple American Group LLC owns and operates over 460 Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants in 23 states. With annualized sales of over $1.1B and over 25,000 employees, Apple American is the largest franchisee in the Applebee’s system, the largest U.S. casual dining franchisee, and the second largest franchisee of any concept in the U.S. More information is available at www.appleamerican.com. About Applebee's® Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts. All Applebee's restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to serving their communities and offering quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service. Applebee's is one of the world's largest casual dining brands; as of Dec. 31, 2017, there are nearly 1,935 Applebee's franchise restaurants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 14 other countries. Applebee's is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world's largest full-service restaurant companies.
Dining to Donate: 11:00am – 12:00am
The Ongoing Nakba...continued opened its embassy in Jerusalem, a move widely condemned by the international community. I visited Gaza in 2017 with two colleagues to see what life is like for the people there. We were allowed in for one day and spent our time meeting with Global Ministries partners and witnessing their daily life under blockade. Access in and out of Gaza is severely restricted, as are the goods that come in. The UN estimates that by 2020, Gaza will be unlivable due to lack of access to clean water, food, medicine and medical supplies, electricity, fuel, and construction equipment. We heard numerous stories from Gazans who said that when they were allowed to leave, it felt like they were being released from prison when they stepped over the border. The hospital we visited, alAhli Hospital of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, only has 2-3 hours of electricity per day. The rest of the time they are forced to run a diesel generator, the fuel for which is very expensive. Severely ill patients can’t easily leave Gaza for better hospitals in Israel and many die while they are waiting to receive their transit pass. It is also difficult for staff at the hos-
pital to continue their training as they can’t easily get a transit pass to study outside Gaza. Gazans are faced with tremendous hardships in their daily lives, yet we saw signs of resilience and determination. The staff kept the hospital running through several wars (the physical scars of which can still be seen on the building), and they continue the struggle to bring healing to their neighbors despite their own suffering and their patients’ trauma and malnutrition. We recently signed on to a letter from U.S. churches and Christian agencies, “Right of Refugees, Right to Demonstrate Peacefully, Right to Dignity,” concerning the plight of Gazans, as well as an ecumenical letter commemorating the 70th anniversary of Israel’s independence and Nakba Day, “70 Years On: Seeking a Hopeful Future in a Time of Yearning.” We will continue to advocate with and for Palestinians and their rights in Gaza, the West Bank, and within Israel, including the right to live in peace, free from hunger and thirst. Palestinians are our neighbors and as Christians we are called to love and care for them.
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Why are for-profit US prisons subjecting detainees to forced labor? Azadeh Shahshahani/The Guardian Portside
In 2017, officials at the Stewart immigration detention center in Georgia placed Shoaib Ahmed, a 24-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh, in solitary confinement for encouraging fellow workers to stop working. Ahmed, who was paid 50 cents per hour to work within the facility, was upset because his $20 paycheck was delayed. His punishment was solitary confinement for 10 days, where he was subject to deplorable conditions - a cell with no access to other workers, only an hour of out of cell time per day and showers only three times per week. Detailing the impact that severe isolation has had on his mental health, Ahmed said: "I think the segregation will kill me." Stewart is operated by the largest prison corporation in the US, CoreCivic (formerly Corrections Corporation of America), under a contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice). The corporation's net incomelast year was $178m. Ahmed's experience mirrors that of a growing number of detained immigrants at facilities across the US who are subjected to forced labor. In April, we filed a lawsuit on behalf of Shoaib Ahmed and others against CoreCivic, alleging that the prison corporation violates human trafficking laws and employs a deprivation scheme to force immigrants detained at Stewart to work for sub-minimum wages, and then threatens to punish them for refusing to work through solitary confinement or loss of access to necessities. A lawsuit against Geo Group, another prison corporation, is moving forward for using similar practices at the Aurora Detention Center in Colorado, violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Stewart relies on the labor of detained immigrants to keep the cooking and cleaning and other basic operations going. How convenient and profitable for the
Gina Ferazzi/LA Times via Getty Images largest and wealthiest prison corporation to exploit detained immigrant labor rather than hire regularly waged employees. CoreCivic's abuse and exploitation of detained immigrants' labor as part of its profit-making schemes constitute a contemporary form of slavery as we detailedin a submission to the UN special rapporteur on the human rights of migrants. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (which the US has ratified) states, "slavery ... in all [its] forms shall be prohibited," and that no one, including detained immigrants, "shall be required to perform forced or compulsory labor". Stewart employs a deprivation system in which officials provide immigrants with inadequate food and basic living supplies and require immigrants to purchase them at exorbitant costs at the commissary. While officials portray the labor program as "voluntary" in light of the 13th amendment of the US constitution, detained immigrants are often penalized for refusing to work. Officials at Stewart take advantage of immigrants for cheap labor and overuse solitary confinement to punish immigrants, oftentimes for the mere act of speaking up and demanding their rights, as happened to Shoaib Ahmed.
tained immigrants' labor as part of its profit-making constitutes a modern form of slavery Adding to the deprivation system, Stewart officials enforce unreasonably strict eating schedules and provide immigrants with inadequate food portions, forcing many immigrants to purchase additional food from overpriced commissaries, as detailed in a report released last year. Almost all immigrants detained at Stewart say they are given insufficient food. As one detained immigrant from Mexico stated: "I believe the reason why the facility gives the detainees so little food is so we will have to buy food from the commissary. Everything in the commissary is expensive. I spend $80 a week, $320 a month, in the commissary." None of this bothered a group of 18 Republican lawmakers including three from Georgia who sent a letter to Jeff Sessions, Ice, and the Department of Labor asking them to help the private prison company Geo Group defend itself against the lawsuits. They actually alleged that the labor programs are good for the detained individuals as they "reduce the negative impact of confinement through decreased idleness, improved morale, and [lead to] fewer disciplinary incidents". Improved morale? Shoaib
Ahmed, who has since been deported and still suffers from psychological trauma and distress, would beg to differ. These legislators' support for the prison corporations perhaps should not come as a surprise. CoreCivic gave $295,642 in federal political contributionsduring the 2016 election cycle. Ninetysix percent of that money went to Republicans, including Lamar Smith of Texas, one of the signatories of the letter. Private prison companies contributed $1.6m during the 2016 federal election cycle. Immigrants who choose to work at the detention facilities should be paid a living wage. It goes without saying that they should not be pressured into working. Prison corporations that have for years enriched themselves by exploiting detained immigrant labor should be held accountable. So should the politicians who support this inhumane and illegal scheme. Azadeh Shahshahani is legal & advocacy director at Project South and a past president of the National Lawyers Guild. She tweets @ashahshahani. The federal class action lawsuit was filed by Project South jointly with the Southern Poverty Law Center, attorney Andrew Free, and the law firm Burns Charest LLP against CoreCivic.
CoreCivic's exploitation of de-
Unsuccessful corruption case haunts Running Afoul of the Law...continued from page 1 district attorney in his bid to keep cities redefine “nuisance” to include ing. First, the defendant only has a position any violation of the housing code. right to dispute the accounting of costs, 15
Gail Fry Contributor
Jason Anderson
DA Ramos
After the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office lost a highly public criminal case brought against former county supervisors Bill Postmus and Paul Biane, former chief of staff for former county supervisor Gary Ovitt, Mark Kirk, former assistant assessor Jim Erwin and developer Jeffrey Burum alleging bribery and perjury involving a civil court settlement, an opponent financially supported by one of the defendants is now providing fierce opposition to Ramos’ re-election campaign. Voters in San Bernardino County have been overwhelmed with campaign advertisements from a Political Action Committee entitled “Business Leaders for Fair and Ethical Government to Support Anderson & Oppose Ramose for D.A. 2018” claiming Ramos “wasted over $50 million of Taxpayer money on fake political prosecutions” with Ramos countering his challenger Jason Anderson is a “puppet” of the developer, Jeffrey Burum, now seeking damages from the county for wrongful prosecution. According to court records obtained by The San Bernardino American News, Burum, his business Colonies Partners and his co-defendants are asking for a total “$250 million from taxpayers” through lawsuits filed against the County of San Bernardino (county) over their un-
successful prosecution. The dispute began in 2002 when Colonies Partners dismissed the county’s offer over constructing county flood control improvements on property Colonies Partners planned to develop in the City of Upland and Colonies Partners filed a lawsuit against the county for damages. With the county facing great pressure to settle the lawsuit after some unfavorable rulings, on November 28, 2007, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a $102 million settlement which was subsequently upheld by San Bernardino Superior Court Judge W. Robert Fawke. Former San Bernardino County Supervisor Bill Postmus having taken the helm of the San Bernardino County Assessor ’s Office found his office in 2008 the subject of an investigation after it was alleged his office was being used for political purposes with some personnel receiving pay without providing honest services. After the investigation, former county supervisor and then assessor Bill Postmus, assistant assessor Jim Erwin, assistant assessor Adam Aleman and intergovernmental affairs officer Rex Guitterez faced criminal charges and in early 2010 Postmus, Aleman and Erwin (continued in last 2 columns)
That is an important change, because traditionally, nuisances were only things that significantly interfered with other people’s use and enjoyment of their own property. In other words, minor, technical violations of the housing code were not usually considered nuisances. By broadening the definition of nuisance, Silver & Wright dramatically increased the number of property owners that they could target. Once the client cities finished rewriting their codes, Silver & Wright got to work prosecuting a large number of cases. Although a few cases concerned major, problem properties, most prosecutions were for fairly minor violations. For instance: · Long grass; · A broken garage door; · Construction without required permits; · Having address numbers that are “sun damaged”; · Hanging decorations that encroached on public space; · Broken windows; · Renting parking space without a business license, and; · Of course, keeping chickens. Like Ramona, or like almost anyone facing a minor infraction such as a traffic ticket, property owners typically plead guilty, believing that they will only have to pay, at most, a modest fine of a few hundred dollars. Crucially, Silver & Wright does not inform defendants at the time that they plead guilty that the firm will eventually demand thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees from defendants. It is usually many months or even a year later, well after it is too late to withdraw the plea, that the defendants finally receive a letter instructing them to pay Silver & Wright’s legal fees. Although the invoice is on the city’s letterhead, it demands that the check be made payable to Silver & Wright.16 It also warns that if the bill is unpaid, a lien will be placed on the house, and the house may be sold.17 The defendants have a right to appeal these bills. But appeals come with major caveats, making them unappeal-
not the underlying question of whether costs can be assessed in the first place. Second, the appeal is not to the court that heard their original case, but rather to an administrative hearing presided over by a city official, not a judge. That is significant because judges are experienced in reviewing fee applications, and they typically look with a critical eye for any indication that an attorney has been padding the bill. By contrast, city officials are more likely to rubber stamp a fee award, especially because they know that if the law firm is unable to get all its fees from defendants, then under the firm’s contract with the city, the firm can demand that the city pay the lawyers’ hourly rates. Third, and most outrageously, if a defendant chooses to appeal, then he will also have to pay Silver & Wright’s legal fees for the time they spent preparing for the appeal, which means the total award could double. Silver & Wright handles these cases with minimal oversight by the city. The firm’s contract with Indio, for instance, only requires that the firm give updates about cases on a quarterly basis.18 The law firm makes critical decisions about how to handle each case, and defendants are not even given the opportunity to speak to real, government lawyers. In fact, if a defendant wants to have a settlement discussion with Silver & Wright’s attorneys, the firm demands that the defendant pay the attorneys’ hourly rates for that discussion. This scheme has allowed Silver & Wright to grow quickly. They have now signed on dozens of California cities as clients,19 and they aren’t slowing down. Their attorneys promote their “cost neutral or even revenue producing” model of code enforcement at conferences and seminars throughout the state. Matthew Silver, one of the founding partners, is even the Vice President of the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers. Although Silver & Wright was peddling their scheme at conferences for public officials, the general public had no idea what was going on until a reporter for The Desert Sun newspaper (continued in next 2 columns)
Running Afoul of the Law...continued broke the story in November of 2017. By submitting public records requests, the reporter determined that, in just 18 individual cases in the cities of Indio and Coachella, Silver & Wright had billed defendants over $122,000 in legal fees. Remarkably, public officials who were interviewed for the story indicated that they were largely unaware of what was really happening in these cases, and they “admitted they would rethink their methods after being confronted with the full impact on property owners.” One official even noted a specific case, involving a junk filled yard and $25,200 in fees, and admitted that it had not been “a great candidate for prosecution” because it “did not represent an imminent threat to the public health and safety.” This lack of supervision is troubling because the people making the ultimate decision about how to proceed in these cases—private attorneys at Silver & Wright—have an obvious financial interest in the cases. When Ramona read The Desert Sun article in 2017, she finally understood why a tiny dispute about a couple of chickens had cost her almost $6,000. It was because the “city prosecutor” wasn’t trying to reach a just resolution to her case—he was just trying to get paid. Troubling Trend of For-Profit Policing in America Following the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a national conversation started about the relationship between governments, police and citizens. The ensuing conversation revealed a troubling trend: Many local governments had begun relying on fines, fees, and their municipal court systems to cover shortfalls in their budgets. This dependence creates an incentive for repeated, unnecessary confrontations between residents and law enforcement. And it laid monetary burdens on criminal defendants, who are often already among the most financially vulnerable. For instance, in Pagedale, Missouri—a tiny town located just a few miles from Ferguson—the Institute for Justice filed a class action lawsuit challenging the city’s use of its code enforcement power to raise revenue. Residents could be ticketed for having mismatched curtains, walking on the wrong side of a crosswalk, or having a beer too close to their barbeque grill. Following the DOJ’s investigation in Ferguson in 2016, it released a Dear Colleague letter, written to state judges and justice departments nationwide, noting the constitutional and legal problems with using municipal courts as money-makers. The final pages of the
letter stressed that judges and prosecutors cannot, constitutionally, have a pecuniary interest in convicting defendants. In December of 2017, however, the Jeff Sessions-lead DoJ rescinded this letter (it is no longer even available on the DoJ’s website) and many municipalities across the country continue to use for-profit policing to raise money on the backs of defendants. Class Action Lawsuit The Institute for Justice, a national public interest law firm, has teamed up with Ramona to file a class action lawsuit to put a stop to this egregious form of policing for profit. The Due Process Clauses of the United States and California Constitutions require that prosecutors be neutral, without a direct financial stake in the cases that they bring. As the ABA’s ethical standards explain, “The duty of the prosecutor is to seek justice, not merely to convict.” Perhaps the most important responsibility of the prosecutor is to exercise discretion in whom to prosecute, what to charge, and what penalties to seek. Not every technical violation of the law deserves to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Indeed, in the 21st Century there are so many criminal laws on the books that almost everyone unknowingly commits a crime now and then. A neutral prosecutor, however, knows better than to try to throw the book at everyone. A neutral prosecutor would never have charged Ramona Morales with a crime and then billed her almost $6,000 for a minor infraction by her tenant that could have likely been resolved with a phone call. Ramona and the Institute for Justice have sued the City of Indio, the City of Coachella, and Silver & Wright in its official capacity as deputy city prosecutor for both cities. The lawsuit asks the court to vacate Ramona’s conviction because, at the time she pleaded guilty, she had no idea that her prosecutor had a personal, financial stake in the case. Had she known, she could have defended herself by pointing out that the prosecution was unconstitutional. We are also asking the court to return all the fees that Ramona has paid and to issue an order enjoining Silver & Wright from acting as a city prosecutor in the future. Finally, we are requesting class wide relief for people in Indio and Coachella who have been prosecuted by Silver & Wright. The litigation team consists of IJ attorneys Jeffrey Redfern and Joshua House. They are teaming up with Sabrina Strong, David Lash, and Jason Orr from O’Melveny & Myers LLP, who are taking this case pro bono.
Unsuccessful corruption case haunts district attorney in his bid to keep position...continued were arrested charged with conspiracy to illegally influence approval of the $102 million settlement. Postmus and Aleman accepted plea bargains requiring them to be cooperative witnesses in providing testimony in front of the grand jury as well as the subsequent criminal trial. By May 2011, a grand jury was impaneled and after hearing testimony and reviewing evidence, new charges were filed against Burum, Biane, Erwin and Kirk involving the $102 million settlement and by early 2017 and after numerous court hearings and appeals, two juries were impaneled to hear the criminal case. After jury deliberations on August 28, 2017, Burum, Biane and Kirk were found not guilty and a month later it was announced Erwin’s jury was deadlocked. The district attorney’s office dropped the charges against Erwin after determining there were problems with witness testimony. By the end of 2017 and early 2018, the Colonies Partners, Burum, Biane, Kirk and Erwin brought new lawsuits against the County of San Bernardino totaling $250 million for their wrongful prosecution. Now San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael Ramos faces a well-funded opponent, defense attorney Jason Anderson, determined to remove him from office and a primary election looming on June 5. The San Bernardino American News reached out to both district attorney Michael Ramos and his opponent attorney Jason Anderson to obtain their views on the issues facing the criminal justice system in San Bernardino County. In an interview with The San Bernardino American News Anderson explained he was formerly employed at the DA’s office from 1998 until 2014 where he observed a decline in how the office was managed and
what he believed was becoming more about statistics and politics and not about the people when he left to pursue opportunities best for himself and his family. Anderson explained his decision to run for district attorney was based on his belief that the office could head a “different direction” and after watching “the corruption case unravel as badly as it did.” Anderson revealed his friendship with former defendant Mark Kirk and “felt bad for him” during the proceedings and trial, was glad Kirk “was vindicated” because he believed Kirk was innocent. Anderson shared he has known Attorney Stephen Larson, who represented Burum in the prosecution, for a decade. Anderson explained he had knowledge people in the business community were “going to be involved in the election against Mike Ramos regardless of who was running to try and prevent the incumbent from getting elected.” “I wanted to run on a campaign from being an insider from the DA’s office running in terms of what I thought the important issues were,” Anderson voiced and “ if they decided to help me then they were going to help me.” As far as what he would change if he were district attorney, Anderson explained he would prefer cases “be evaluated on the simple standard of whether they can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, not (sic) to have numbers that can be used as statistics to promote a political platform.” Anderson also explained he would like to see more transparency at the district attorney’s office as far as “resources spent on cases so that the public understands where their tax dollars go.” Anderson opined that currently there were not a lot of re-
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Unsuccessful corruption case haunts district attorney in his bid to keep position...continued from page 7 sources being devoted to the bulk of cases that fill up the jails and as a result more serious cases are taking “a lot longer than they need to” citing a death penalty case he was aware of “going on for 14 years.” Anderson shares he favors reform of the bail system where other factors besides money bail are considered by the court to determine whether to release a defendant prior to trial and believes pre-filing diversion is more appropriate in certain nonviolent or possession of drugs crimes. As to officer involved shootings, Anderson revealed he wants to remove public skepticism by creating an independent officer involved shooting unit “so it is independent of law enforcement.” Regarding public corruption Anderson explained the public integrity unit should exist and function to ensure “municipalities within the county continue to operate for the people they represent.” Anderson voiced his view that no matter who is involved the district attorney needs to enforce the law as “ it erodes the trust of people” and creates a different standard. Anderson opined the district attorney’s office is a governmental agency, needs to be above board and transparent to the public as the taxpayers are most directly affected by actions taken by the district attorney’s office as they live in the community where crimes are occurring and criminals are being prosecuted and “taxpayers are footing the bill.” Anderson explained he feels “very strongly” about “restoring integrity and fairness in the process” at the district attorney’s office depending on his “very good track record of the last 21 years in the legal community” both as a prosecutor and as a private attorney to garner votes in his favor. Anderson opined the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office, the most powerful law office in the county of San Bernardino and the largest department “needs to have a steady nonpolitical hand to administer what the mission of that office is in the correct way” and that is why he is running.
In an interview with The San Bernardino American News, Ramos explained he could not speak about the Colonies case because it’s still in litigation. Ramos explained he could say that the criminal case had to everything to do with evidence and was not political explaining the case went before a grand jury, the State Attorney General was a partner in the prosecution and the Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted in the investigation. Ramos shared it was a “very tough decision” to prosecute the defendants and he truly believes “we did the right thing; I think we changed the political climate of corruption in San Bernardino County” to where the “big cloud of corruption over the county” was removed. Ramos revealed the defendants had formerly been “contributors of mine” and that it doesn’t “make sense that it was for politics” to go after his contributors. Ramos explained he couldn’t turn his head to things that were occurring even if it involved his contributors and he had made a commitment to the public while explaining he accepts “full responsibility for it” even though he didn’t do the investigation or legal analysis. Ramos explained his opponent, Jason Anderson, is being funded by the former defendants who “want more millions from us” and “I think it’s wrong and I have full confidence we are going to be successful.” Ramos alleged Anderson decided to run for district attorney after the jury verdicts. “Jason is their puppet, I will say that and I have said it publicly,” Ramos voiced explaining that is why he is running against “because I can’t let those individuals buy justice, buy the DA’s office, they are raising close to a million dollars” and mailing out “hit pieces.” As to issues involving the criminal justice system, Ramos spoke of the importance of rehabilitation “because that means less crime and less victims” and that his office is involved with the San Bernardino County Re-entry Collaborative Group Initiative.
Ramos revealed that three weeks ago he created a prevention and intervention unit for the purpose of helping to “prevent crime on the front end” and upon release from prison offering “ intervention to help get these people back into the community.” Ramos pointed to a program where his office visits elementary schools to emphasize education, refusing to use drugs and providing tops on “how to stay away from gangs” while getting parents involved claiming “we have touched thousands.” Ramos acknowledged holding “gang members responsible for serious and violent crimes” while he also believes if a gang member has turned his life around, supports a sunset on gang affiliation explaining it will take legislation creating criteria to where a former gang member could be removed from the California Database. As to bail reform, Ramos explained while “We need to keep the dangerous people in custody until their court hearings” we need to fix the system because “there is a two-tier system” depending on the ability to pay. Ramos touted the district attorney’s office’s ability to create special courts to specifically address those facing criminal charges due to drug use, homelessness, mental health issues and courts to address Veterans issues, explaining “we totally support for those convicted of misdemeanors that really need a chance.” Ramos pointed to a pre-trial diversion program called RISE where he claims to have helped 1,451 defendants in 2 ½ years with “less than 1 percent” reoffending. As to juvenile defendants, Ramos explained “the juvenile process is key; it’s all about diversion and prevention” with “locking kids up is not the answer.” Ramos cited reductions in arrests for driving under the influence, in serious and violent felonies as evidence “of the good job we are doing” while acknowledging a slight increase in drug crimes, which they are addressing.
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