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March 24, 2022 Thursday Edition
Volume 52 No. 49 Mailing: P.O. Box 837, Victorville, CA 92393
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Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them and these will continue till they have resisted either with words or blows or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance those of whom they suppress. —Fredrick Douglass (1849)
Activists: Dems Propose $200 Payments to Offset Rising Cost of Living
Editorial Highlights from the desk of
Clifton Harris
The Fugitive slave law
By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media
Blondy B. is an Uber driver and budding social media content creator in West Los Angeles. When he first started seeing the high cost of gas posted on service station pylon signs in his neighborhood, he says his frustration was met with a sense of disbelief at how fast prices were shooting up. “I was like, ‘Yo, what the …,” said the 31-year-old, adding an expletive for emphasis. “It has been mind-blowing,” he said. Blondy B. says it used to take $75 to fill his SUV’s tank. Now, it costs nearly $110. He says dollars he was stacking to pursue his California Dream are now being poured into his gas tank. The average cost of a gallon of gas in the Golden State has increased over $1 during the last month, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). “Sometimes with Uber, you wait five, 15, or even 30 minutes to get a ride,” he said. “Now, whenever I’m done with a ride, I park right there, shutdown the car, and wait for the next call.” Uber and Lyft are both tacking on a surcharge of 55-cents per ride paid to drivers to offset the high costs of gas. Santa Monica resident Clint Thompson, an avid cyclist, has spent more time walking and riding his bicycle than driving this month. He says the cost to fill his car’s tank is $120. “It’s horrible,” he told Califor nia Black Media. Like Blondy B. and Thompson, millions of drivers across the Golden State and around the U.S. are feeling the pain of record high prices at the gas pump. According to AAA, the average cost of regular gas per gallon in California was 5.847 on Sunday. The national average for
regular gas was $4.30 per gallon. On March 18, Democrats in the California Senate and Assembly presented a plan to provide $200 payments to each taxpayer in the state and their dependents. Under the plan, the state will send out the rebates to households with incomes of up to $250,000 to offset the costs of food, gas and other services family need. Based on initial estimates, the plan could cost the state $6.8 billion. “Speaker Rendon and I made a commitment to the people of California that we would find a solution to help people get through the financial hardships imposed by the rising cost of fuel and consumer goods,” said California Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego). “ We’r e h old i n g t r u e to that promise and have developed a proposal that would help a vast majority of Californians,” she added. Before that, on March 14, Califor nia Assembly De moc r at s u na n i mou sly voted 40-18 against a proposal their Republican colleagues pushed to suspend California’s 51-cent per gallon gas tax. “ Wo w. Ever y @ AsmRepublicans lawmaker voted to take 50 cents off the gallon of gas. Not a single Democrat Assemblymember supported this effort to lower gas prices,” Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) tweeted. Then, on March 16, Assembly Democrats announced a proposal for a $400 tax rebate that would be sent to every California taxpayer -- whether they drive or own an automobile or not – to offset the high price of gas. The $400 amount is based on an estimate of what the total annual cost would be to cover the .51-cent-per-
gallon tax for the average driver. “A rebate is a better approach than suspending the gas tax -- which would severely impact funding for important transportation projects and offers no guarantee that oil companies would pass on the savings to consumers,” said Assemblymember Cottie Pet r ie-Nor r is (D -Lag u na Beach) in a st atement. The Rev. Shane Harris, the president of the People’s Association of Justice Advocates (PAJA) in San Diego, said the $400 rebate doesn’t help enough. On March 17, he sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators. In it, Harris proposed what he called the Golden State Gas Stimulus, which asks that $1,200 be given to every Californian who has a registered vehicle and makes up to $75,000 annually. State registered vehicle owners that earn between $75,000 and $95,000 would receive $600, according to Harris’ plan. “A stimulus is extra money, a rebate is essentially giving me back what I own anyway,” Harris said. “My argument is that we need more resources, not money that is already ours. The $400 just does not meet this moment from my perspective.” Across California, there are 15 refineries supplying gas for transportation to all regions of the state, according to the California Air Resources Board. On top of that, Californians pay an average of about $1.27 more than the rest of the country per gallon in taxes and fees, including a 51.1 cent excise tax that goes toward road repairs. Other fees included in that amount are climate program costs and local taxes. PAJA teamed up with several groups -- many who share his view
about the Dems’ $400 gas rebate plan -- to hold a gas giveaway at an Arco gas station in San Diego on March 14. The organizations used $15,000 worth of donated funds to put up to $50 of gas in the tanks of over 320 people’s cars. Harris said drivers told him that without the donated gasoline they would not have been able to meet routine obligations like getting to work or taking their children to school. “We were trying to meet a critical need for working class and low-income people,” Harris said. “One mother handed me a card and was crying. She didn’t know if she would be able to pay for her medication or gas this week. Her medication was $70. Meeting this need was critical for those most impacted by the prices at the pump.” A lot of individuals, Harris noted, are terrified of high gas prices, and those telling people to take a bus or trolley or buy an electric car instead of driving their current automobile are in the wrong. “I don’t know how you tell a low-income person or a workingclass person they should buy a $50,000 electric car in the spur of a moment when gas prices are at an all-time high,” Harris said. “It is very elitist to tell working class people to get on the bus when the bus takes three hours to get from one location to the next.” Blondy B. said California’s leaders need to realize if individuals like him, who have service jobs, are priced out of driving their automobiles the whole state will pay. “They aren’t going to listen to me,” Blondy B. said of elected officials. “They need to help out. If prices keep going up, people are going to suffer.”
In the spring of 1850 Charles Lenox Redmond, the famed orator and abolitionist from Massachusetts, lectured to a small crowd of attendees at the Ford Street Baptist Church on the current position of black people in America. He talked about the fugitive slave bill (then before Congress), the anticipated action of the cup provides committee which was composed of 13 men set to draft legislation based on some to Henry clay's proposal to ease sectional tension between slaves’ states and free states the debate regarding next session of Cuba and Canada and the revival of the colonialization of movement. Perhaps, for Remond, what he saw that was most troubling was the increase influence of the slave power, the term used during the antebellum period to describe the political and economic power of the slaveholding class. He believed that 1850s ushered in a new and dangerous phase particularly for the abolitionist movement. According to the north star, Remond chatted his audience for their inactivity and indifference to the degradation of their race in general. He insisted that black Americans perpetuated their own oppression by their apathy. In the face of rapidly changing political climate and the growth of slavery creeping further across US territory black people would have to become more forceful in their pursuits of emancipation and equality. For Remond, black reformers needed to possess 2 essential qualities to
combat slavery and racism; the will to agitate and the readiness to risk physical assault next paragraph new legislation changed everything even for those who wanted to remain dispassionate. The one factor that pushed black leadership and their followers to immediate action was the fugitive slave law. The law did something quite remarkable for the abolitionist movement, and in particular African Americans; it made violence a necessary alternative this is the best illustrated by major abolitionist centers such as Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts. In a sense all three states vied for the honor of being the place where the fugitive slave law could, in effect, the unenforceable. Some of the most famous confrontations regarding the law involve the Christiana Resistance of 1851 in Pennsylvania, the Jerry Rescue in Syracuse, New York, and the capture and return of Anthony burns in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition, the individual stories of runaway slaves who employed the tools of violence to gain freedom or both revealing and gripping. Some of the most compelling examples of political violence occurred through resistance, selfdefense, and collective defense against the law. The enslaved continued to resist through running away despite the law, while free black Americans resisted by engaging in various forms of civil, and sometimes continued on page 2
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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING
55th Social Lites, Inc. Beautillion Ball Set for April 2, 2022 Young Men Striving For Excellence Community/ Education News
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Four distinguished young men will be presented to society on Saturday, April 2nd 2021 at the beautiful campus of California State University, in the new Santos Manuel Student Union North building. This year marks the 54th Beautillion Ball featuring the theme “Young Men Striving For Excellence”. The Beautillion Program was started in the Inland Empire out of concern for the future and survival of the young black men in the community in which they live and serve. High school seniors
who participate in the program are known as Knights. This program is designed to help young men who are seniors in high school prepare for college through the solicitation of ads, leadership development, accountability, responsibility, etiquette, attire for all occasions, spiritual growth, public speaking, and community service. At the conclusion of the program one young man will be recognized “Sir Knight”. Other awards are given for academics and other achievements. This year
our Knights are eager to earn this prestigious title as well as join the myriad of doctors, lawyers and business professionals that have embarked upon this ritual in the past. To date, we have given out approximately 2.5 million dollars in scholarships to our college bound young men. Attendance requires formal attire, a Covid-19 Daily Health Screening and Face Covering the link to the Health Screen is below*. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $50.00 per person.
Help Deserving, Local Students Receive College Scholarships Community/Education News
Superintendent Doc Ervin celebrates the Class of 2021 at the June 2021 Indian Springs High School commencement ceremony. (Photo by Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD) You can help local high school graduates earn college scholarships by volunteering with the San Bernardino Community Scholarship Association. Every year, individuals a nd com mu n it y g roups donate thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving high school seniors. Federal tax law requires that someone outside the donor group help select the scholarship recipients. In order to comply with the law and make sure every scholarship is awarded, the Scholarship Association needs community members to volunteer their time to interview
students or review student essays. There are no qualifications to participate, just a willingness to assist the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and the Scholarship Association in helping deserving students earn a college degree. If you would like to volunteer to help select scholarship recipients, donate to a Scholarship Association fund, or start your own scholarship, please call Communications/Community Relations Department secretary Susan Zavala at (909) 3811250 for more information.
The First Cohort of Community Schools in San Diego Unified School District to be Designated Community /Education News
SAN DIEGO – Tomorrow, on Tuesday, March 22, the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will be voting on which schools will be designated as the first five community schools in the district. This is a critical moment for educational transformation of the public education system in San Diego. Students in the San Diego Unified School District have experiences that lead to different outcomes based on race, class, geography, and gender identity. We believe that through community schools, resources
can be used more effectively to address the unique needs of our most impacted students and community members. The community school designations are the culmination of work that started in 2018 when the San Diego Community Schools Coalition came together to advocate for education equity in SDUSD. As a coalition, we saw the importance of the community schools model in addressing the issues our students, families, and community members have been experiencing. In the summer of continued in next 2 columns
Syrano Ware Cajon High School Doors open at 6:00 p.m. A parking fee is required. For more information, please call chairperson, Sheri Lewis at (909) 320-0799 or co-chairperson, Elsie Paulino (951) 205-8823 or publicity chairperson, Marlene Davis at (909) 709-5502 *Please complete the screening at the link below BEFORE arriving at the event and print or take a snapshot of the results: ht t p s:// w w w.c s u s b.e d u / covid-19/covid-19-daily-healthscreen
The First Cohort of Community Schools in San Diego Unified School District to be Designated...continued 2020, after having researched the effectiveness of community schools, we held community forums to discuss the challenges, opportunities, needs and resources of SDUSD. The San Diego Community Schools Coalition then drafted the Community Schools Resolution and advocated for its adoption. It was unanimously passed on July 28, 2020, by the SDUSD Board of Education. Since then, the San Diego Community Schools Coalition has been collaborating with SDUSD to advance our vision for community schools in the district. Community schools bring together parents, students, teachers, and community members into the visioning, decision making, and everyday life of the school. This allows schools to use the unique strengths of the neighborhood to address the unique needs of their communities. This vision champions the transformation of SDUSD schools to be hubs of the community that center local assets and priorities by utilizing the four pillars and four proven practices for community schools implementation established by the California State Board of Education. The four community schools pillars consist of: Integrated student supports that address out-of-school barriers through the coordination of trauma-informed health, mental health, and social services. Expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities that include academic support, enrichment, and real-world lear ning opportunities (e.g., internships, proje ct-ba se d le a r n i ng).
Family and community engagement, which involves actively tapping the expertise and knowledge of family and community members to serve as true partners in supporting and educating st udents. Collaborative leadership and practices for educators and administrators that establish a culture of professional learning, collective trust, and shared responsibility for outcomes in a manner that includes students, families, and community members. “SDEA educators value our strong partnerships with the San Diego Community Schools Coalition and the San Diego Unified School District that have resulted in the designation of the first five community schools serving our district’s students and families with highest needs through expanded academic, physical and mental health supports,” said Kisha Borden, president of the San Diego Education Association, the union representing more than 6,000 certificated educators in the district. “I work with the Parent-StudentResident Organization (PSRO), a group of diverse parents and families, and I see the need for the community school model in SDUSD. It is a commitment to prioritizing the voices of students, families, and community partners. This collaborative structure ensures that their needs are represented and addressed,” said Dan Nyamangah, senior community organizer at Social Advocates for Youth San Diego and member of the Community School Advisory Committee.
Six Drought Friendly Ways to Deep Clean This Spring Community /Education News
Sacramento, Calif. – For many Californians, spring represents a time of new beginnings. The tradition of spring-cleaning gives residents the chance to renew their homes and reach areas that aren’t regularly touched. As you start to refresh your space, it is important
to remember that California has just recorded its driest January and February in more than 100 years and implementing drought friendly ways to deep clean should be a top priority. California’s Save Our Water continued in next 2 columns
Six Drought Friendly Ways to Deep Clean This Spring... continued program encourages everyone to continue water saving habits as residents work together to end the drought. Water conservation efforts are ongoing and critical to saving the state’s water supply. “California is in a severe drought. January and February were the driest we’ve experienced in 100 years and it’s imperative that we practice water conversation daily as we look to spring and summer,” said Maurice Chaney, a spokesperson for Save Our Water. “Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to discover new methods to deep clean while doing your part to save our state’s water. The habits you develop now can become part of your lifestyle to help us get out of this drought.” Water is essential for cleaning, but can be wasted if not used effectively. The Save Our Water program is providing six tips to consider as you deep clean this spring. 1. Waiting for the water to heat up? Use a bucket to catch running water that isn’t at your desired temperature to repurpose later while cleaning other areas of your home. This will help avoid excessive waste. 2. Pay close attention to the amount of water you’re using to dilute cleaning solutions when washing surface areas such as counter tops and floors. The ratio of water to solution is important to properly clean and not be wasteful. 3. Vacuum ledges, windowsills, base boards, and door frames and dust your ceiling fans, blinds, and areas above cabinets, as opposed
to wiping them down with water. 4. Skip pre-rinsing dirty dishes and fill your sink with a few inches of soapy water to soak them, instead of washing them with running water. If available, use a dish washer and run full loads only. 5. When cleaning your bathroom, place a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank to easily identify if you have a leak. If any color shows up in the bowl after 10 minutes, you have a leak- possibly from a worn toilet flapper or fill valve. 6. Spring cleaning the car too? Be sure to use a bucket and sponge or invest in products that allow you to wash your car without using water. Cleaning is a consistent chore that is necessary for the maintenance and upkeep of our homes and environments. Applying these drought friendly spring-cleaning tips and checking for household leaks year-round can go a long way in having a positive impact on California’s water supply. Make water conservation a part of your daily life to ensure California’s future, and make our water last. For more water conservation resources and tips, please visit saveourwater.com. About Save Our Water Save Our Water is a statewide, water conservation program created in 2009 by the Department of Water Resources. The program aims to make water conservation a daily habit among all Californians.
The Fugitive slave law...continued from page 1 not so civil, disobedience to protect their liberty. Self-defense was even more important in the face of a slave catcher. History reveals that it was not always the fugitive who risked their lives, but the slave catcher who is tempted to capture those in question. Additionally collective defense led to the development of black vigilance groups determine to protect fugitives and even seek out kidnappers who threaten to return them. The individual or collective actions of black Americans shaped both conversations and the cause of sectional tensions. The law eventually required black Americans to become political and active in their own defense by patronizing anti-slavery newspapers, joining black antislavery society's, producing autobiographical accounts of their enslavement and escape, attending conventions and dead agitated for their civil and political rights, and organizing resistance to the fugitive slave law, leading to higher level of black militancy. Local abolitionist communities transition to national hotbeds of abolitionist activism as result of the fugitive slave law period indeed last greatest contribution was the acceleration of antebellum political violence period Just several months after Remond's lecture, on September 18, 1850, Congress enacted a much more aggressive fugitive slave law. The law had been on the books since 1793 and required the return of runaway slaves. In Section 2, clause 3 of the United States Constitution, the fugitive slave clause stated that no enslaved
person living in a slave state could escape to a free State and we consider discharge of their service or labor. The law required that a fugitive slave be returned to his or her rightful owners and that slave owners maintain their property rights in both the slave holding South and throughout the country. A fugitive slave was still a slave and therefore could be returned to their rightful honor at any time from any state. Furthermore, any child born to of a fugitive mother was also considered property of the slave owner. The law, however, was rarely enforced, perhaps most notably when even President George Washington could not secure the return of his former slave judge after several attempts. For decades fugitives had used the north as a safe haven, and they intended to protect their newfound livelihoods. By 1850, an estimated 1000 runaway slaves per year were scaping into the major cities or free territories where they could begin new lives. Many enslaved people sought new identities or raised the money to purchase their freedom after they fled. These self-emancipated men and women enriched their lives through marriage and education of their children. Their goal was simple; To live and inter slavery life. The law was also fraught with controversy over states’ rights versus federal law because many northern states sought to protect runaways and free black people from kidnapping. Due to years of confrontation between slave continued on page 4
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STATE/GOVERNMENT/ADVERTISING
Bradley Gates is SB County’s new Director of Workforce Development State/Government News
Bradley Gates-Director of Workforce Development Bradley Gates has been appointed Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce
Development Department (WDD), bringing more than 15 years of experience in workforce and
economic development. Gates has served as Interim Director of the Department since October. Prior roles at WDD include Assistant Director, Deputy Director of Administration and Deputy Director of Business Services. He also has served as Economic Development Coordinator and Business Operations Director for the City of Ontario. “We’re fortunate to have someone of Brad’s experience, leadership and local knowledge direct our Workforce Development efforts during this exciting time for our region. San Bernardino County has emerged as one of the most robust population and employment centers in the U.S., and the role of WDD has never been greater,” said Board of Supervisors Chair man Curt Hagman.
In Biden v. Texas Amicus Brief, CILP Asks Supreme Court to Limit National Injunctions State/Government News ‘Texas and Missouri alone should not be allowed to set federal immigration policy.’ Los Angeles, CA – The Center for Immigration Law and Policy at the UCLA School of Law today filed an amicus brief in Biden v. Texas arguing that injunctions obtained by individual states should rarely be applied nationwide, and instead should generally be limited to the territory of the states that filed suit. Citing opinions from
Justices Thomas and Gorsuch, and leading academics in the field, CILP’s brief asks that the Supreme Court use this opportunity to impose some much-needed restraint on this practice. “In the last decade, suits brought by individual States on both sides of the immigration debate have played too large a role in dictating federal immigration policy,” said Ahilan Arulanantham, CILP Faculty CoDirector. “In President Biden’s
first year alone, the state of Texas has won nationwide injunctions against the Administration’s moratorium on deportations, its enforcement priorities, their attempt to stop the expulsion of children under Title 42 and in Biden v. Texas, the termination of the Trump Administration’s Migrant Protection Protocol Program. We agree with Justice Gorsuch that 'this is not normal.’ continued in next 3 columns
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In Biden v. Texas Amicus Brief, CILP Asks Supreme Court to Limit National Injunctions... continued Regardless of whether the Court rules for Texas or instead the Biden Administration, our brief has presented a strong case for why the Court should impose limits on the use of nationwide injunctions in this case and others.” As Justice Thomas noted, nationwide injunctions have “exploded in popularity” among the lower courts. In Texas v. Biden, a district court permitted Texas and Missouri to set immigration policy along the entire Southern border, ruling that the Biden Administration had to resume MPP in other states—including California, Arizona, and New
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State/Government News WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) in introducing the Student Debt Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act. This bill would forgive the student and professional training loan debt of frontline health care workers, and honor their resilience and sacrifice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care industry has been struck by worker shortages and has seen overworked individuals try to fill in the gaps where they could. In California, there are over 35,525 COVID cases amongst health care workers, and over 400 frontline workers have tragically lost their lives to the virus. “Our brave frontline health care workers have fought tirelessly throughout the pandemic to ensure that our communities stay safe, often putting their own health at risk,” said Senator Padilla. “Unfortunately, far too many of these workers are burdened by crippling student loan debt— that is simply unacceptable. We must work to bolster this critical
workforce and ensure we don’t continue to face the staffing shortages that this pandemic exposed. That’s why I am co-leading the Student Loan Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act to forgive the student loan debt of the very people who have been essential to our response and recovery.” “We owe so much to our health care workers – something we grew to appreciate even more during the COVID-19 crisis,” said Senator Whitehouse. “This legislation honors the contributions of these public servants by helping them wipe the slate clean of student loan debt.” The Student Debt Forgiveness for Frontline Health Workers Act would create a program through the Department of Education to forgive the federal loan debt, and in collaboration with the Treasury Department, create a program to forgive private loans. This legislation uplifts those who made immense sacrifices during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep their communities safe and healthy. Senator Padilla is a strong advocate for health care workers, and for easing the burden of
student loan debt. He has been a vocal leader in urging President Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt for all federal student loan borrowers. The bill: Directs the Department of Education to form a program to forgive frontline health care workers’ outstanding federal loans, and the Treasury Department in consultation with the Education Department to form a program to forgive private loans; Excludes the amount of forgiven loans from taxable income; Establishes an open application process through an independent interagency council for individuals whose work may not fit the definition of “frontline health care worker” to claim eligibility for loan forgiveness; Requires public notice of the loan forgiveness program and processes to ensure awareness of prospective applicants; Sets no loan amount cap; and Makes loan forgiveness eligibility applicable to both volunteers and paid employees.
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Q1: I just got married and want to change my last name. What are the steps to do so? Do I have to visit a DMV office to get my name updated on my ID?
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hope the Supreme Court rules that any further injunctions issued in this case should be limited to those individuals who were apprehended or presented themselves at ports of entry in Texas.” Founded in 2020, the Center for Immigration Law and Policy (CILP) at the UCLA School of Law expands the law school’s role as a national leader in immigration law and policy. The Center generates innovative ideas at the intersection of immigration scholarship and practice; serves as a hub for transforming those
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Mexico—based on the speculative possibility that asylum seekers coming into those states would some day move to Texas or Missouri and get driver’s licenses or other public benefits. “Injunctions must always be limited and proportionate to the harms alleged,” said Monika Y. Langarica, CILP Staff Attorney. “In Biden v. Texas, the district courts have lost sight of the ancient guardrails that once constrained nationwide injunctions, effectively empowering two states—one of which lacks an international border—to set immigration policy for the entire United States. We
A1: To change your name with the DMV, you’ll first have to change your name with the local Social Security Administration (SSA) off ice. The DMV electronically verifies your name, birth date, and social security number with the SSA. After you’ve changed your name with the SSA, you’ll need to complete a driver’s license or identification card application, a process you can start online. Next, you’ll need to visit a local DMV office to provide evidence of your name change and pay the application fee. At the time of this transaction, you’ll also be required to surrender
your current driver’s license. A name change is also an opportunity to apply for a REAL ID instead of a standard driver’s license. For more information, v i sit r e a l id .d mv.c a .gov. Q2: I’ll be moving into a new home after getting married. Do I need to visit a DMV office to change my address? A2: You can change your residence or mailing address online in the DMV’s Change of Address System. However, you cannot use this online service if you: Do not already have a California driver’s license or id e nt i f ic at ion c a r d . Do not have a social security number. Have an army post office or fleet post office address. Have an address outside of the US. Have applied for but not yet received your REAL ID. For those, you must complete a change of address form and mail it to the address listed on the form. Learn more about online
changes of address at dmv.ca.gov/ portal/online-change-of-address. Q3: My best friend is getting married out of state next summer and my passport has expired. Can I use it instead of a passport to fly to the wedding? A3: Yes! A REAL ID is a federally accepted form of identification and may be used to board domestic flights and to enter secure federal facilities, such as military bases and federal courthouses. One benefit of a REAL ID is that it allows you to carry a single piece of identification that serves a dual purpose, as opposed to having to keep up with both a driver’s license and a passport during travel, a time which is often already very busy and hectic. Starting May 2023, a standard driver’s license/ID will become federal non-compliant, meaning you will not be allowed to board an airplane or enter secure federal facilities using it. Give yourself one less thing to worry about with a REAL ID! Explore more of what the DMV has to offer at dmv.ca.gov.
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Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 21, 2022) – OC Fair has added four more shows to the 2022 summer lineup. As part of the Toyota Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre, Island Empire Festival will be held July 24, and Counting Crows will headline on July 27. Plus, live music headed to The Hangar: I Am King – The Michael Jackson Experience on July 17 and STYXology – World's Greatest STYX Tribute Show on July 31. Tickets for these shows will go on sale Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. COMING TO PACIFIC AMPHITHEATRE Island Empire Festival with Sammy Johnson, Fiji, Eli-Mac, Anuhea, Analea Brown + More July 24, 2022, 2 p.m. Tickets are $25-$65 The Island Empire Festival will feature an upbeat mix of reggae, soul and R&B from Sammy Johnson, Fiji, Anuhea, Eli-Mac and Analea Brown with more guests to be announced. The fest will be hosted by Western Conference (DJ Westafa & Big Body Cisco). Counting Crows
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The Fugitive slave law...continued from page 2 States and free states, senators Henry Clay of Kentucky and Daniel Weber of Massachusetts composed the compromise of 1850 to prevent the union from erupted over political tension regarding slavery. Under the leadership of Stephen A Douglas of Illinois, the 1850 compromise required five provisions; California would enter the union as a Free State, slavery would be permitted in Utah and New Mexico, the slave trade in Washington DC would be prohibited parenthesis although slavery was still legal parentheses, and finally the fugitive slave law would be revised and revamped to ensure its enforcement. The strengthened fugitive slave law of 1850 was different in many ways. For one, it had teeth, there were several serious consequences for anyone who obstructed the return of free fugitive slaves. The first the Superior Court of each state had the power to appoint commissioners who were responsible for reclaiming and returning fugitive slaves to their
masters. Second the court of fiscals obtained compensation according to the judges’ decision; $10 if the judge returned the slave to the proclaimed owner and $5 if the judge decided there was insufficient proof to do so. Third if a court commissioner refused to fulfill his responsibility to return fugitive slaves, he could face upwards of $1000 in fines. Moreover, the fugitive and question escaped from the nonconsenting commissioner, it would be subject to additional fines for the market value of a slave. 4 the bill declared; all good citizens are hereby commanded to aid and assist in the prompt and efficient execution of the slave. The fugitive slave launched a nationwide debate and disturbed what many northerners and abolitionists saw as their own status quo barrack wiring white and black northerners to aid in returning fugitive slaves, which forced them to become de facto employees working on behalf of southern planters. Any person who knowingly hindered the arrest of a fugitive slave could
be fined more than $1000 in jail for six months. To reclaim an enslaved slave person, the owner needed only to make his plea to the court commissioner and the process could begin. Once captured the accused had no right to trial by jury. The edict made it clear that no hearing under this act could allow the testimony of an alleged fugitive to be admitted as evidence; Except in cases involving mistaken identity the master's testimony was all that was allowed. The new law was also retroactive. If an enslaved person had escaped as a child or had lived longer free than in bondage, it did not matter. These provisions put the lives of every African American throughout the country in jeopardy. Frederick Douglass wrote colored people who had been free all their lives felt themselves very insecure in their freedom. He explained that the law required only the oaths of any two villains for a continued on page 8
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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002069 Date Filed 03/08/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/08/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): A. SWAN CREATIONS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11530 PEPPER LANE APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 Name of Individual Registrant: ANGELA D. SWAN 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: 11530 PEPPER LANE APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 13, 2022 Angela D. Swan, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2022.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002338 Date Filed 03/14/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/14/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): FAMILY FURNITURE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5789 CABROSA PL. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 Mailing Address: PO BOX 8654 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91701 Number of Employees: 1 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: RESIDENTIAL REHAB, INC. State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:C2109043 Residence Street Address: 5789 CABROSA PL RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 01, 2022 Saundra Stapp, Secretary, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220001908 Date Filed 03/04/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/04/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CALIFORNIA DUMP TRUCK OWNERS ASSOCIATION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 224 N EUCLID AVE UPLAND, CA 91786 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: WESTERN STATES TRUCKING ASSOCIATION State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C0188202 Residence Street Address: 334 N EUCLID AVE UPLAND, CA 91786 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 24, 1967 Lee Brown, Chief Operating Officer, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002434 Date Filed 03/16/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/16/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): STATEWIDE AUTO BROKERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1680 SOUTH E STREET SUITE B250 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: LUXURY CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202206810670 Residence Street Address: 1680 SOUTH E STREET SUITE B250 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable LudyN Lopez, Officer Manager, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220001484 Date Filed 02/17/2022 Filing Expires On: 02/17/2027
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): Q&Q’S SOULFUL KITCHEN County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15080 7TH ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address: 13935 NETTLE ST HESPERIA, CA 92344 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: QIANA M. WILSON 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: 13935 NETTLE ST. HESPERIA, CA 92344 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 07, 2022 Qiana M. Wilson, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220001625 Date Filed 02/22/2022 Filing Expires On: 02/22/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): STORAMERICA COBALT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12276 COBALT ROAD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 2042 BUSINESS DRIVE STE 100 IRVINE, CA 92612 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: GSC STORAGE HOLDING 3, LLC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2042 BUSINESS DRIVE STE 100 IRVINE, CA 92612 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 15, 2022 John Minar, General Partner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, Correction 17, 24, 31, 2022.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220001929 Date Filed 03/04/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/04/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LUNA’S TOWING SERVICE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14837 ASPEN STREET HESPERIA, CA 92345 Number of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: JESSE J. BUSTILLOS 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: 14837 ASPEN STREET HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: OLGA L. LUNA Residence Street Address: 14837 ASPEN STREET HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Jesse J. Bustillos, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2022.
ABANDONMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220001098 Date Filed 02/09/2022 Filing Expires On: 02/09/2027 Date of Current Filing 10/26/2020 File No.: FBN20200009932 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): UNITY NOW OFFICIAL County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 301 S. LILAC AVE. SUITE #23 RIALTO, CA 92376 Mailing Address: 219 S. RIVERSIDE AVE., SUITE #221 RIALTO, CA 92376 Name of Individual Registrant: MIA D. JACKSON 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: 301 S. LILAC AVESUITE #23 RIALTO, CA 92376 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 01, 2020 Mia D. Jackson, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 24, March 3, 10, 17, Correction 24, 2022.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002374 Date Filed 03/15/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/15/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LENWOOD VAPE AND SMOKE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 25619 W MAIN STREET BARSTOW, CA 92311 Mailing Address: 10449 VIA APOLINA MORENO VALLEY, CA 92557 Number of Employees: 3 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: FLY HIGH 14TH LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202120810495 Residence Street Address: 540 EAST VIRGINIA WAY, SUITE 102 BARSTOW, CA 92311 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Massab Hamzeh Abbas, Managing Member, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002342 Date Filed: 03/14/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/14/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. CALIFORNIA PATIO COVERS, INC. 2. CALIFORNIA PATIO COVERS 3. CALIFORNIA PATIO BUILDERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9778 ORANGE STREET RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 Number of Employees: 2 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CALIFORNIA PATIO COVERS, INC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4549768 Residence Street Address: 9778 ORANGE STREET RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 06, 2020 Lisa Massagli, Secretary, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2022.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2200354 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ARACELY ORTEGA SANTILLAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. YAIR SANTILLAN to Proposed name: YAIR ALEXANDER SANTILLAN -ORTEGA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 4/8/22 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 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: Feb 22, 2022 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2022. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2132673 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MICHAEL ANTHONY SOLIS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MICHAEL ANTHONY SOLIS Proposed name: to: MICHAEL BETTENCOURT THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 4/21/22 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino Judicial District 247 West 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 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: 12/13/2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVBA 2200093 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MEGAN JULIE CARRILLO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. HEATHER GEISHA LEE to JULIE DESCHANEL CARRILLO Proposed name: THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 4/18/22 Time 1:30 p.m. Dept.: B2 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 235 East Mountain View Street Barstow, CA 92311 Barstow District A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: March 08, 2022 James R. Baxter Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2022.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2200355 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ARACELY ORTEGA SANTILLAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. ITZELI SANTILLAN to Proposed name: ITZELI NOEMI SANTILLAN-ORTEGA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 4/8/22 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 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: Feb 22, 2022 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2022.
SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB2028324 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): KEVIN PEREZ, GILBERTO PEREZ, AND DOES 1-10 YOU AR E BEI NG SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEM A N DA N D O EL DEMANDANTE): MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California
Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifor nia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍ AS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener ser vicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 T he na me, a dd ress, a nd telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Tristan P. Espinosa, Esq. Bar #312481, 3168 Lionshead Ave Carlsbad, CA 92010 760/842-5850 (File No. 289102) DATE (Fecha): DEC 28, 2020 Clerk (Secretario), by ANDREA PLACENCIA, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB2028324 To: KEVIN PEREZ Plaintiff: M E RC U RY INSURANCE COMPANY seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: General damages a. Pain, suffering and nconvenience $1500.00 c. Property damage $9,087.50 Date: December 16, 20 S/ Tristan P. Espinosa, Esq., Attorney for the PLAINTIFF STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB2028324 To: GILBERTO PEREZ Plaintiff: M E RC U RY INSURANCE COMPANY seeks damages in the aboveentitled action, as follows: General damages Pain, suffering, and incovenience $1,500.00 Special damages Property damage $9,087.50 Date: December 16, 2020 by:/s/ Tristan P. Espinosa, Esq., Attorney for the PLAINTIFF 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/22 CNS-3564049# THE SAN BERNAR DI NO AMERICAN
NOTICE OF HEARING
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino Justice Center Probate Division IN THE MATTER OF: The McClelland Family Trust dated August 8, 1990 NOTICE OF HEARINGDECEDENT’S ESTATE OR TRUST CASE NUMBER: TRUSB 2100196 This notice is required by law. You are not required to appear in court, but you may attend the hearing and object or respond If you wish. If you do not respond or attend the hearing, the court may act on the filing without you. 1. NOTICE is given that: Carolee Ahlgrim (fiduciary or representative capacity, If any): has filed a petition, application, report, or account: PETITION FOR ORDER APPOINTING SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE AND FOR INSTRUCTIONS PROBATE CODE§§ 15660(d); 17200(b)(10) (Notice of Continued Hearing Date): A HEARING on the matter described in 1 will be held as follows: Hearing Date: Date: March 29, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S36 Attorney For: Carolee Ahlgrim, Petitioner: John Murray (232419) Stephen A. Datu (284485) John M. Murray, Attorney at Law, Inc. 2160 N. Main St .. Suite 10 Red Bluff , CA 96080 Telephone No.: 630-529-4329 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 3,10, 17, 24, 2022. PETITION/PROBATE
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CARLOS ALBA CASE NO.: PROSB 2100976
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: CARLOS
requests that: ERICA TUTTLE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 04/05/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Erica Tuttle 57492 29 Palms Hwy Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760)820-2236 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 3, 10, 17, 2022.
ALBA
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: CARLOS ALBA JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CARLOS ALBA JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 06/21/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S36 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general 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: BRYAN C. HARTNELL, Esq. 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, 17, 24, 2022.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHELLE CAMPBELL CASE NO: PROSB 2100887
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MICHELLE
CAMPBELL
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ERICA TUTTLE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARK STEVEN GAYLORD SR. aka MARK S. GAYLORD SR. aka MARK GAYLORD CASE NO: PROPS 2100197 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARK
STEVEN GAYLORD SR. aka MARK S. GAYLORD SR. aka MARK GAYLORD
A Petition For Probate has been filed by: JANICE GAYLORD in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. The Petition For Probate requests that: JANICE GAYLORD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: July 26,2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S35 Superior Court Of California, County Of San Bernardino 247 West Third Street, Second Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Probate Division If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: William M. Nassar, Esq. 1461 Ford Street, Ste. 203 Redlands, CA 92373 (909)307-2000 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 17, 24, 31, 2022
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDlTORS JOE LEE HOBBS, Deceased SU PE R IOR C OU RT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY COURT CASE #PROSB2200288 Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Cour t. at San Ber nardino, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino. CA 92415-0212, and deliver pursuant to Section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to Joe Lee Hobbs, Jr., as trustee of the JOE LEE HOBBS TRUST, dated August 8, 2011, wherein the decedent was the senior, at Victorville, California. within the later of four months after the date of the first publication of notice to creditors or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection. you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail. with return receipt requested. Dated: March 8, 2022 John L. Mohr, Attorney for Lee Hobbs Trustee Of The Joe Lee Hobbs Trust Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, 17, 24, 2022.
Application Period for the 2022 Edison Lineworker Scholarship Program is OPEN Now through May 6, 2022 The $1 million scholarship program is funded by Edison shareholders, as well as support from IBEW Local 47, and awards up to $25,000 per recipient Los Angeles, CA - March, 21, 2022 -- To develop a workforce that reflects our community, one of the most diverse populations in the country, Edison International and Southern California Edison are working with IBEW Local 47 and Brotherhood Crusade to cultivate and strengthen a diverse workforce through the Lineworker Scholarship Program. The scholarship was launched in 2021 by Edison International and Southern California Edison, in partnership with IBEW Local 47 and Brotherhood Crusade, to provide opportunities for a diverse range of people to become SCE lineworkers. The primary focus of the fouryear pilot program is to attract Black participants. The $1 million scholarship program is funded by shareholders, as well as support from IBEW Local 47, and awards up to $25,000 per recipient. The program provides tuition, tools and support services needed to complete required training at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Graduates will be eligible for an entry-level groundman position at SCE once they complete the Powerline Mechanic Certificate program, obtain a Class A driver’s license and complete any SCE pre-employ ment requirements. Application period: Now – May 6, 2022 Applicant requirements: Self-identify as Black or African American Enroll at Los Angeles TradeTechnical College for fall 2022 Enroll in the Powerline Mechanic Certificate Program Have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent Be eligible to work in the United States Possess a valid driver’s license and must be eligible to obtain a Class A license (must be 18 years of age) Scholarship winners will attend LA Trade Tech to receive a Powerline Mechanic Certificate and a driver’s education school to receive a Class A driver’s license. Brotherhood Cr usade's partnership will provide support services as needed, such as housing, transportation and childcare. Graduates will be eligible for an entry-level groundman position at SCE once they complete the Powerline Mechanic Certificate program, Class A driver’s license program and complete any SCE pre-employment requirements. All jobs will be located within SCE’s 50,000 -square-mile service area and may require the graduate to relocate. Military veterans are highly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to California residents. Lear n more and apply at https://on.sce.com/ lineworkerscholarship
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I Tell You – It Is Critical For You to Understand and Recognize Biblical Prophecies of the End Time! By: Lou Yeboah
Lou Yeboah You see, Jesus Himself pointed out the importance of discerning the signs of the times. Shortly before His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus delivered a major prophecy of end-time events, recorded in [Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21]. He was asked by His disciples: "When will these things be? And what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?" [Matthew 24:3]. In response, Jesus showed that Jerusalem would be the central focus of the political and military upheavals that would immediately precede His return: For He said, “When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near . . . For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled” [Luke 21: 20-22]. The end-time king of the North and king of the South [Daniel 11]. God revealed to Daniel that after Babylon, Persia would arise as the greatest power of the region, to be followed in turn by Greece. “At the time of the end the king of the South shall attack him; and the king of the North shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter the countries, overwhelm them, and pass through. He shall also enter the Glorious Land [the Holy Land], and many countries shall be overthrown.” [Daniel 11:40-41]. After Greece came the Roman Empire, “dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong.” This empire was to have “ten horns” [part of the fourth beast of Daniel 7] and would continue in some form until the establishment of God’s Kingdom at Christ’s return. Just thinking about the horrors to be visited on the city caused Jesus to weep. "Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, 'If you had known, even you,
especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and close you in on every side, and level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of your visitation" [Luke 19:42-44]. I tell you; It is Critical for you to understand and recognize Biblical Prophecies of the End Time! For there are so many signs that tell us we are living in the last days of earth's history. Not only do we have the main Bible signs, and the 6000-year timeline plan of God, but we also have the apostle Paul's description of the last days in [2 Timothy 3:1-5]. I tell you, as a people we desperately need to get right with God, because we are in judgment time and Jesus is going to return soon to give His reward. For there are so many signs today which point to the soon arrival of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Conflict and war rages across the globe. Disaster after disaster unfolds upon the nations. Economies are collapsing around the world. Animal life is diseased and dying. And wickedness and sin is rampant. Do you have eyes to see what is happening? God is giving us plenty of warning! Read Daniel 7 carefully. Consider unfolding world events. Consider the nations that are represented by the lion with eagle’s wings, the bear, and soon the leopard. Watch as prophecy that troubled Daniel unfolds before our eyes. Know that God’s word is sure. Study Revelation 13 for insights into the beast, and by all means be on alert, praying at all times for strength to pass safely through all that is coming and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man. [Luke 21:36]. And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for NOW, is our salvation nearer than when we believed. [Romans 13:11].
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that helped me restore some of my own humanity that was lost to the machinations of colonial violence and power. Colonization depends on taking the land, and the bodies and the minds, and putting in place stories and systems, hierarchies and power differentials that will uphold the power constructs of the colonizers. I came to know Jesus at a young age, but it has taken years and daily labor to grow into the living relationship and the demonstration of Christ’s love on earth I am invited into because I have so much internalized it. I have internalized violent systems that do not breathe life into me and that keep me from my most liberated expressions of God’s love, which I am still looking forward to, so that I can walk in the Living Presence of God and share that good living fruit of Gentleness, Kindness, Justice, Joy, Beauty and more, towards myself and others and creation. I have internalized racism, consumer capitalism, heteronormativity, and so many more things, such that for most of my life, I have been trying to fit myself into acceptable roles in society. Even if I found a crack in the colonial mythology and touched some stream of resistance, in the absence of an entirely liberated community, it is very hard to sustain a complete transformation and I, most of us, remain entangled in the
“We are so happy to help,” said Cathy Chappell. “We saw the need and knew we had to help these families through a very tough time,” she added. The Hospitality House is The Salvation Army’s homeless shelter for families and single women. The Hospitality House provided 31,534 nights of shelter to families and children experiencing homelessness. 1,612 children participated in educational and recreational programs last year. Many supportive services are provided with each night of shelter including meals, laundry, hot showers, tutoring and case management. The people served at The Salvation Army shelter come from all walks of life. The challenges of homelessness touch all ethnic groups, family types and ages. Many people believe the Salvation Army shelter only accepts women and children. But that’s not true. Men are welcome if they are a part of a family unit with children. When it comes to families,
machinations of colonial violence even as we work for justice within it. Maybe this is why being friends with trans people has been so critical and life changing for me. Their bodies and minds, their spirits and lives, they are claiming for their own. Claiming their own humanity makes them vulnerable to colonial violence and at the same time liberates them in a way us cis gender people perhaps will never understand. I know it is Holy, I have no doubt, because God is with them and I see the objective fruits of the Living Spirit of God at work in their lives. And through knowing more LGBTQIA2S+ people, I have understood myself with more depth and compassion. I have realized I am in fact one of them. Now I have a 12-yearold child who does not use the pronouns assigned at birth. I can understand why those in power are afraid of my child. They will likely change the world if given the chance to thrive. We must all fight and refuse this violence against our siblings and our children. We need more than testimonies from those being impacted and harmed. We need everyone to cry out and call this violence and evil what it is and fight. Everyone’s liberation and wellbeing is at stake. Rev. Tracy Howe is the Minister for Congregational and Community Engagement for the United Church of Christ.
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Long time Salvation Army supporters Skip and Cathy Chappell, Hospitality House Director Naomi Goforth and Major Martha Trimmer inspect the Hospitality House freezer.
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Trans Experience Is Sacred and I Know Why the State Is Scared trans children don’t play sports is the priority in lawmaking? Denying these children medical care is a governmental priority? Maybe those so willing to sacrifice planet and people and who so manipulate their constituency that they would diminish their own souls in order to rally violence against children and their families to hold on to power should be afraid of trans children and everyone who affirms them. Trans children, after all, are sacred. The presence of the Living God, who has risen up upon hearing the cries of God’s people and in anger against injustice throughout history, is with these children now. Indeed, it is the Living Spirit of God in and among LGBTQIA2S+ people continued in next 2 columns
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel Introduces Legislation to Combat Barriers to Access for Affordable Housing Lifestyle/National News S AC R A M E N T O , CA — Against the backdrop of California’s ongoing housing crisis, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D - Woodland Hills) has introduced legislation to create an online database of affordable housing listings. The measure, Assembly Bill (AB) 1961, will speed the state’s policy efforts to improve access to affordable housing and allow low-income residents to broaden their housing search. Sponsored by Housing CA, the bill stems directly from the life experiences of people who currently live in affordable housing, many of whom have experienced great difficulty applying in person and often join upwards of 30 waitlists in their search for affordable housing. An estimated 11 million families in the U.S. now pay more than half their income on rent, a number that has grown steadily as the supply of affordable housing shrinks. The result, according to advocates, is that some people are forced to choose between paying for rent or other necessities, such as food and medicine. “Many families across
California face significant barriers to finding affordable housing that meet their needs— it is long past time for us to have a simple, practical way to apply for affordable housing,” said Asm. Gabriel. “This bill would make it easier for Californians to access the housing they need, allowing them to apply from a computer or phone.” By helping low-income applicants and property managers in matching tenants, screening and replying to applications, and keeping updated listings of affordable housing units, AB 1961 would make the process of finding affordable housing exponentially simpler. Jessie Grey, a Residents United Network member from San Diego and an Air Force veteran, remembered the process of applying for affordable housing: “It was resource- and timeintensive, and also disheartening,” he said. “Veterans have already been through enough.” “Seniors, people with disabilities, and rural Californians would not have to spend the time continued on page 8
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Tracy Howe It is law in Texas. Anti-trans violence and oppression is being legislated to even more horrific ends in other states. Children are the targets. The State, our government, is subjugating the children and criminalizing anyone who affirms their humanity, who believes them when they tell us who they are. The new bill up in Idaho seeks to land the parents of trans children in jail. It is horrific. It is evil. We have historic levels of poverty and inequity, crisis in public education across the country, Black Lives are still being destroyed by State Violence, climate change displacing and killing more people by the day, we are at nearly one million COVID-19 deaths in this country—and trans children are what the powerful are afraid of? Making sure
children are the piece that is necessary to provide services. The issue of homelessness continues to disrupt many families in the Inland Empire region. These displaced individuals are thrust into living situations that make them vulnerable to many problems. “Without proper and safe daily rest and food, health begins to decline. Anxiety caused by the uncertainty of finding needed resources causes fatigue, stress, and the breakdown of vital family relationships,” said Goforth. The Salvation Army works with each homeless or transitional housing client to set up a SelfImprovement Plan that will move his or her family toward future independence, resolution of homelessness , and retention of stable housing long term. For more information on The Salvation Army Hospitably House or to schedule a tour call (909) 888-1336. Donations may always be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY.
Long time Salvation Army supporters Skip and Cathy Chappell donate new bedroom furniture to The Salvation Army Hospitality House. Salvations Army staff and volunteers put the all of the furniture together. (Redlands, Calif.) The Salvation Army’s Hospitably House had a big problem. The kitchen and bedrooms were just worn out. The problem was The San Bernardino Corps didn’t have the money to replace the 30-year-old kitchen. What to do? Scott Carlson, The Salvation Army’s donor relations director thought of long time Salvation Army supporters Skip and Cathy Chappell. The couple have helped other Corps in Sothern California, so Carlson asked for help. “The Chappell’s were eager to provide funding for a new kitchen when I described the need,” said
Carlson. “But when they toured the Hospitably House, met some residents they saw the need for new beds and bedroom furniture as well as new kitchen equipment”. “All together, they decided to provide funding for all new kitchen equipment, new beds and new bedroom furnishings for all 21 units at the Hospitality house”, said Carlson. “We are so very happy and honored to receive this wonderful gift. This changes the lives for the better for our families who come to stay in the shelter,” said Hospitably House Director Naomi Goforth. continued in next 2 columns
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Fact Check: Can Prolonged Face Mask Use Cause an Asthma Don't undermine scientific discovery -- ever, but especially now Attack? World/Local /Health News
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, face masks have become an integrated part of everyday life. Although mask mandates vary across states, school districts and employers, wearing a mask is required at airports, federal properties, public transit and for the duration of flights. Failure to comply with mask mandates within the aviation industry can result in physical removal, fines, termination, and registration on an airline’s no-fly list. Exemptions are provided for children under the age of 2 and individuals with disabilities who have medical proof and have been granted an airline’s pre-approval clearance before their flight departure. Why are we still wearing masks? To date, the CDC reports that over 710,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. Though vaccination rates have steadily increased, new cases continue to emerge in critical
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states grappling to navigate political ideology and sciencebased measures for effective disease containment. Facial masks are researchproven to help slow the spread of diseases. A 2020 systematic review published in The Lancet assessed the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of masks and other COVID-19 measures. The study results indicated that masks, particularly N95 or similar respirators, were associated with reducing the risk of transmission. Similarly, a CDC study indicated that cloth masks are associated with a statistically significant decrease in coronavirus disease spread. President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan outlines the wearing of masks, together with increased testing and vaccinations, as part of its current strategy to slow the spread of COVID-19. Does wearing facemasks cause an asthma attack? Me d ic a l ex p e r t s a nd national patient advocacy lung
organizations, including the American Lung Association and Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, have supported masks as safe for people with controlled asthma and lung diseases. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, wearing a face mask does not impact oxygen saturation for people with and without asthma. There is no clinical or peer-reviewed study to support the claim that face masks increase your body’s carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. People with COPD or severe uncontrolled asthma are still recommended to wear masks. People with asthma are able to breathe through cloth and standard medical masks without an asthma flare-up. Cloth and medical masks can even aid in blocking common asthma and allergy triggers such as cold air, pollen and dander. “I have not seen any patients admitted to the ER with asthma exacerbation precipitated by a mask. It’s the opposite. Masks, social distancing and vaccines are beneficial for keeping people out of the ER, especially those with asthma and other illnesses who are at high risk of severe COVID-19 infection,” Dr. Nathan Uyamadu, an emergency medicine physician says. If, in the rare case, prolonged face masks wear causes an asthma flare-up, speak with a healthcare provider to develop a treatment plan that might include identifying triggers, controller medication, quick-relief rescue medications, and, if necessary, mask medical
exemption. Note that people with asthma who contract COVID-19 have an increased risk of death and COVID-19 complications. So, if your uncontrolled asthma results in a mask exemption, you should still practice COVID-19 safety measures such as social distancing and avoiding unnecessary public transportation trips. Signs of uncontrolled asthma Frequent wheezing and coughing Nighttime flare-ups that impair sleeping Reliance on a rescue inhaler more than three times a week Recent asthma attack or hospitalization Daily chest tightness and shortness of breath How to make it easier to breathe while wearing a mask Avoid wearing masks made of fabric that are not breathable such as vinyl and polyester. Consider face masks made with moisturewicking and breathable 100% cotton fabric. If you are unable to wear a mask for prolonged periods, avoid long-distance traveling on public transportation to limit the risk of infections for yourself and others. Experiment with different sizes, types of medical masks and facial coverings to find the right fit. Practice wearing facial masks at home in short 20-minute intervals to get used to the feeling.
Rehab or Steroid Shots: What’s Best for Arthritic Knees? World/Local/Health News
Physical therapy for arthritic knees tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint. But in the long run, physical therapy is at least as cost-effective as steroid injections and is more likely to provide longer-term relief, a new study concludes. “Even though maybe the initial costs of physical therapy are a little bit higher over the course of the year, when you look at all the knee-related costs over the year, the amount of benefit you got from physical therapy made it more cost-effective,” explains lead researcher Daniel Rhon, director of the Primary Care Musculoskeletal Research Center & Clinical Scientist Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. People with arthritic knees typically have two main options for treatment outside surgery — either get a steroid injection to ease swelling and pain, or go through a round of physical therapy, Rhon
says. Weighed against each other, physical therapy was found in a recent clinical trial to be more effective than steroid shots. Why is physical therapy more effective? “When you have an active intervention like exercise, it’s going to have longer-lasting effects because it strengthens your knee so then you have a little more function,” Rhon shares. “The injection doesn’t change the strength of your knee, and once the pain goes away, your knee isn’t necessarily functioning any better if you haven’t strengthened it.” But a typical course of physical therapy is much more costly than steroid injections. A PT evaluation and seven additional sessions cost between $557 and $919, compared with a cost of $99 to $172 for a single injection, researchers said in background notes. Physical therapy is also more
hassle to the patient, Rhon notes. They have to get time off work to go to two or three sessions a week, and they might have to line up child care. They also have to shell out more money in co-pays, because of repeated visits. So Rhon and his colleagues decided to dig deeper into the results of the recent clinical trial, to see if the added cost of physical therapy would be justified in the long run. For one year, the trial tracked 156 people who were randomly assigned to receive either steroid injections or physical therapy, looking at the amount of money spent to care for their arthritic knees during that time. Knee-related medical costs averaged $2,113 in the injection group and $2,131 in the physical therapy group, results show. But researchers found patients also were more likely to receive more long-lasting benefits from physical therapy when it comes to mobility and pain. For example, four people in the knee injection group required surgery, while none of the physical therapy group did, Rhon notes. The study was published Jan. 24 in in the journal JAMA Network Open. Injections tend to be a quick and easy fix for pain but they wear off over time, says Dr. Edward Adler, chair of orthopedic surgery at Mount Sinai Downtown in New York City. “If they have a tremendous amount of pain, we will give them an injection and they leave feeling
better, but we know at the end of the day while the injection is giving them some relief, it’s really not helping them,” Adler shares. “It’s not making the arthritis go away, whereas exercises and physical therapy, that’s good for you. It builds up your muscle strength. It improves your range of motion.” People who want to deal with knee pain outside of surgery should also consider weight loss and exercise as options, Adler adds. Which option is best for you? To sports medicine orthopedist Dr. Robert Brophy, the new study shows that both approaches are useful. “ T he y’r e b ot h go o d , reasonable options that give some improvement, and there are advantages and disadvantages to both,” according to Brophy, a professor of orthopedic surgery at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. “To me, it wasn’t that one was necessarily that much better or worse than the other,” he continues. “I see it as a positive support of using both of these options to treat these patients. I don’t think it delivers anything that changes either the willingness to use either of these or the impact on health care resources. I think they are both appropriate uses of resources and both are reasonable to consider.” continued in next 2 columns
While the pandemic is by no means over, Covid-19 isn't the only threat to public health we face. In fact, it might not even be our most serious challenge. Despite the tragic loss of over a thousand American lives to the virus each day, case counts have dropped dramatically and hospitalizations and deaths are falling too. By contrast, we're rapidly losing the ability to fight "superbugs," the bacteria and fungi that have evolved and developed resistance to almost all existing antimicrobial t reat ments. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) already kills at least 35,000 Americans each year and about 700,000 people worldwide. And because these superbugs may soon learn to evade even our strongest antibiotics, they're on track to kill 10 million people worldwide annually by 2050. A world without antibiotics would catapult us back into the medical dark ages, where simple cuts and scrapes could prove fatal, and routine procedures like joint replacements and C-sections become horrifically risky. The only way to stop this increasing threat is to develop a new arsenal of antibiotic treatments, which will require government policies that encourage, rather than inhibit, innovation. In recent years, many drug companies have scaled back, or even fully abandoned, their research into new antibiotics due to unfavorable economics. Drug development is expensive. Bringing a single medicine all the way from initial concept to FDA approval costs an average of $2.6 billion and typically requires 10 to 15 years. For antibiotics developers, those high up-front costs present a particularly thorny problem, because advanced antibiotics are only supposed to be used in emergencies. These types of medicines naturally have low sales volumes, making it tough for
companies to recoup their initial investment, much less earn a return. Some lawmakers have taken note of this market failure and proposed measures, such as the PASTEUR Act, that would increase reimbursements for new antibiotics and reward companies that bring them to market. Those reforms are sorely needed to combat arguably the biggest threat to public health in the 21st century. But even those measures won't be enough if Congress proceeds with its plan to allow the government to set drug prices. The Build Back Better Act, which is currently stalled in the Senate but by no means dead, would allow federal officials to fix the price of dozens of common medicines. That would slash biotech companies' revenues by hundreds of billions of dollars. Such drastic cuts in funding would force companies to scale back their research, thereby hamstringing efforts to manufacture and distribute these therapies for Covid-19, superbugs, and all sorts of other diseases, from cancer and diabetes to cardiovascular diseases. From the perspective of patients, lowering drug prices should focus on reducing what they spend out-of-pocket. While the Build Back Better Act caps out-of-pocket spending at $2,000, this is still too high for many patients, particularly those who are already living with one or more chronic conditions and were still well before the pandemic. There's a lot on the table as we still work to close the door on the Covid-19 pandemic, and perhaps even more importantly work to prevent and prepare for future ones. Making sure that we have a stable runway for innovations that will protect us into the future should be a top priority. Kenneth E. Thorpe is a professor of health policy at Emory University and chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.
Rehab or Steroid Shots: What’s Best for Arthritic Knees?...continued Exercises for arthritic knees According to the Arthritis Foundation, knee exercises can better knee stability and mobility and strengthen the muscles around your knee joints. The following are exercises that can help your knees: Quadriceps Stretch Bridge With Leg Extension Progression Sit-to-Stands Step-Ups Side-Steps With Resistance Band Speed Skaters With & Without Resistance Band Leg Lifts Leg Press With Resistance Band Seated Knee Lift With Resistance Band Before attempting these exercises, The A r th r itis Foundation suggests safely stretching and using resistance bands with the following tips: Tips to Safe and Successful Stretching:
Stretch just until you feel gentle pulling in your muscles, then hold the stretch. The stretch shouldn’t be painful. Stretch gently and smoothly. Do not bounce. Breathe naturally as you hold the stretch. Don’t hold your breath. Repeat stretches as needed, slowly increasing their depth over time. Tips to Safely and Successfully Use Resistance Bands: Use a resistance band or tube with foam handles. They’re easier to grip. Or add foam pipe insulation to bands or tubes to create handles. Handles not an option? Opt for resistance tubes. They’re gentler on hands. Resistance tubes and bands come in many lengths and resistance levels. Don’t rely on their color to gauge these factors. Manufacturers use different colors to indicate them. Try different ones to find the best fit. The last few reps in a set should be difficult, but not impossible.
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Inside the Confirmation Process of Ketanji Brown Jackson The Root talked to the former U.S. Senator U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, who's advising Kentanji Jackson, as the historic Supreme Court hearings begin
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By Keith Reed-The Root Newsletter A month ago, it seemed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court might at least give him a bump in political support among his base. After all, he was fulfilling a campaign promise to Democrats’ most loyal voting bloc, Black women, who had revived his near-death presidential bid in 2020. When Biden chose to elevate Jackson from the U.S. Court of Appeals for Washington, D.C., to the replace retiring SCOTUS Justice Stephen Breyer, there was even hope that her confirmation might receive bipartisan support despite the fact that she would sit on a court that will likely rule on critical issues like the future of abortion rights and Affirmative Action in college admissions and beyond. But since, inflation kicked into an even higher gear, gasoline prices jumped to their alltime highs, the fed have promised as many as six interest rate hikes and Russia’s dictator has parked himself somewhere between war criminal and madman bringing the world to the brink of nuclear war. None of those are things Biden could have prevented and none affect Jackson’s nomination. But sharks attack when blood is in the water; with the economic malaise hitting a pandemic-weary country, Republicans are already trying to score midterm political points by attacking Brown. Ahead of the hearings, The Root spoke with former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.), who was tapped as Brown’s “sherpa”, Beltway slang for an adviser whose job is to help a nominee navigate the confirmation process. Brown provided an inside look at what
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson he expects of the confirmation process, the role Vice President Kamala Harris played in the nomination process and why President Biden still believes in bipartisanship in the confirmation process. The interview was conducted over two days this month as Brown met with more than 40 Senators of both parties ahead of her confirmation hearings in the Senate, which begin Monday morning. It has been edited for length and clarity. The Root: Lindsay Graham has already said that he would vote “no” on this nomination which seemed to signal that Judge Brown wouldn’t receive bipartisan support. What was your response to that? Doug Jones: I didn’t see his full statement but I can tell you that we aren’t taking any votes for granted. The President takes the “advise and consent” role of the Senate seriously so we’re meeting with as many Senators as possible and we feel very good that she should get a lot of bipartisan support. TR: This is cynical, but is it foolish or a miscalculation to worry about advice and consent in such a partisan political
environment. Jones: I understand what you’re saying but what you’re basically asking the President of the United States to do is ignore the Constitution, because of the politics of the day. All the Senators we’ve met with take this very seriously but that doesn’t mean everybody we’ve met with will vote for her. TR: Do you think the historic context of this being the first Black woman nominee changes anything about the confirmation process? Jones: I think a lot of people are looking at this nomination as an inspiration, and I think Senators will take that into account. I also think her breadth of experience is remarkable–not just her academic or judicial experience but her life experience. I don’t think that people are going to be able to shrink her record down to just a political philosophy. Every case she hears, she follows the law. TR: How are you making the argument for Judge Brown and what does this process look like from the inside? Jones: I’m not sure I make any argument for her. She makes her
own case. It’s really the judge who is meeting with the Senators and responding to their questions and concerns. Sometimes staff will ask questions but most of the time it’s about the interaction between the Senator and the judge, and that’s all in anticipation of the hearings. TR: Are there any specific things about her record that you’re trying to emphasize? Jones: We don’t go in with any specific points. Every Senator looks at her qualifications in a different way and they have their own questions. One of the things that I think has been the most impressive about her background was her four years on the Sentencing Commission. She worked with some very conservative judges on the most sensitive, politically charged areas of the criminal justice system and 97 percent of the commission’s recommendations were unanimous. I think that speaks volumes of not only her ability to work with people, but to listen and keep an open mind. TR: With the 50-50 split in the Senate, Vice President Harris could theoretically cast a historic, tiebreaker vote. How important has the vice president been to this process? Jones: Her voice has been extremely important throughout the process in terms of vetting as well as consulting on any issues as we move toward a confirmation hearing. She’s been extremely busy with different areas–I think she’s overseas now–but she is always, always available for consultation whether it be with the White House counsel or others involved in this process.
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The Fugitive slave law...continued from page 4 man Born Free to legally be consigned to slavery for life. Thus, even free black Americans were susceptible to kidnapping or false accusations. Douglas added, while the law was a terror to the free it was still a greater terror to the escaped bondmen. For fugitives he declared there was no peace. Asleep or awake at work or at rest in church or market he was liable to surprise and capture. It is likely that many former enslaved people feared that one day in a crowd they would recognize a familiar face or worse still be recognized themselves no one had become more relentless than the slave catcher and slaveholders were unyielding in their efforts to reclaim their property. In a newspaper article from former slave and having abolitionist William Wells brown parodied biblical scripture when he claimed resist the devil and it is said that he will run away from you resist slaveholder and he will run to you. According to the line of thinking slaveholders were worse than the devil and everything about the new law favored the slave owner. The revised fugitive slave law was proslavery reaction to years of personal liberty laws,
slave runaways, and vigilance committee activity. The black frustrations grew throughout the 1840s, activists turned to more practical measures, such as politics and fugitive slave efforts. Every radical speech pamphlet, or rhetoric escaped served to generate proslavery fears and certainly inspiring the revamping of the fugitive slave law. In this way we see how many radical embolisms worked; Not by changing hearts and minds but by causing paranoid South to overcorrect in ways that garnered sympathy for abolition and embolism. The South looked like a bully especially too those who still spoused nonresistance. Arguably this was the abolitionist movement needed the law resurrected the movement, which had been fatigued by years of stagnant advancement toward immediate abolition. The passage of the fugitive slave law was the final turning point in a failed campaign for moral suasion and signaled the need for radical political advocacy that Garrison often opposed. Further move it became clear that the new law could not be combatted without force. Black abolitionist fully expected to do just that.
On Equal Pay Day last week, First Partner of California Jen nifer Siebel Newsom addressed the gender and race wage gap in the U.S. and the state, as the federal government announced similar plans. “In [California], we have some of the strongest pay laws in the nation, but women still earn just $.86 on the dollar and that number plummets for women of color,” said Newsom. Equal Pay Day was March 15. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) estimates that women in the U.S. earn 83 cents to every dollar that men earn. That gap gets wider for women of color, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. According to the AAUW, Black women earned 58 cents for every dollar White men made in 2019. In 2019, the AAUW estimated that Black women, on average, were paid about 63% of what white men were paid. To throw light on the specificity of this discrepancy, AAUW designates Sept. 21 as Black Women Equal Pay Day. “While sexism and racism are distinct forms of discrimination that manifest differently, their effects are compounded when a person experiences both at the same time. Intersectional discrimination perpetuates the racial and gender wealth gaps, limits Black women’s access to educational opportunities, and impedes their career advancement,” it reads on the AAUW's website. Last week, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced plans to implement measures to combat the gender and racial wage gap last Tuesday. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women earn less than men on average in nearly 350 different occupations. Department of Labor Chief Economist Janelle Jones wrote that educated Black and Brown women are representative of this estimate. “Black and Latina women with only a bachelor’s degree have the largest gap at 65%, and Black women with advanced degrees earn 70% of what
white men with advanced degrees earn,” stated Jones. "This is a big problem, but we actually know how to fix it," said Wendy Chun-Hoon, director of the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor. The federal investment strategy includes two major aspects of the gender wage gap: salary history and occupational segregation. The Department of Labor plans to limit the use of prior salary history in the hiring process, which they hope will help to close the gender gap and balance the pay-setting for federal employees. Additionally, the White House announced that President Biden will sign an executive order focused on the same goals regarding employment decisions by federal contractors. “By looking at things like salary history, what's really underneath that is the fact that women are concentrated into some of the lowest paying jobs in our economy,” said Chun-Hoon. The White House's second area of concern is the effect of occupational segregation on women’s economic security. Occupational segregation, according to Chun-Hoon, is concerned with where women work and how some of those jobs tend to be valued at a lower rate. “By looking at things like salary history, what's really underneath that is the fact that women are concentrated into some of the lowest paying jobs in our economy,” said Chun-Hoon. She mentioned that the effect occupational segregation has on gender wage disparities also affects race wage disparities, as is the intersectional nature of earning inequality. “In 2019, this is even before the impact of the pandemic, Black women faced a $39.3 billion loss, Hispanic women faced a $46.7 billion loss just because of the jobs they were concentrated in,” said Chun-Hoon. The goal, according to ChunHoon, is to make investments in occupations often filled by women -- such as education and health care -- to bridge the gap.
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and energy to trek across cities to turn in applications,” said Amber-Lee Leslie, Legislative Advocate for Housing CA. “People who speak English as a second language could fill out a translated online form from home instead of missing a day of work to show up in person at an affordable housing development.” Retired Residents United Network member, Willie Stevens of Oakland, recalls taking three buses to unfamiliar neighborhoods
to find affordable senior housing, trying to calculate when a manager might be available. He was couch-surfing at the time, and whenever he changed his address, he’d have to inform each building manager where had applied. An online portal like the one AB 1961 would create would have changed the experience entirely. “One application and I’d find a home,” he said. AB 1961 is expected to be heard in committee in the coming weeks.