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November 11, 2021 Thursday Edition
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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)
Fighting the Cycle of Violence with Stipends and Mentorships By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
Advance Peace is breaking the cycle of a response to trauma that says, “I don’t give a [damn]” to a healing approach that treats our most vulnerable to get to a place where they say, “Maybe I do.” (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) More than 117,000 people are shot in America annually, and gun homicides disproportionately are concentrated in urban areas, particularly in impoverished and underserved communities of color. According to officials at Advance Peace, a program that provides mentoring, job training, and a $1,000 per month stipend to participants, such neighborhoods often are plagued by homicide rates on par with warzones. “Frequently, both public and community-based systems of care fall short in their efforts to provide responsive opportunities and resources to those most involved with and affected by urban gun violence,” officials at the program wrote. “Because those who are suspected of gun crimes in urban communities have often already been failed by the available systems of care, those who need the services most are least likely to trust the systems that provide them.” A recent example of how the program works centered on 17-year-old Devrick Hill, arrested for allegedly firing multiple weapons out of a car in a fight with gang members. Advance Peace change agents recruited Hill for the program to help to turn his life around. The program seeks to steer vulnerable individuals like Hill away from violence. It provides participants as much
as $1,000 each month to meet antiviolence goals like completing classes or acquiring a job. The Wall Street Journal reported that Advance Peace’s fellowship program is now running or set to launch soon in nine cities, including Rochester, N.Y.; Fort Worth, Texas; and Fresno and Sacramento, Calif. Another 18 cities are using elements of the program, according to Advance Peace and law-enforcement officials. “I know a lot of people who got allowances growing up. I know a lot of people who got a little extra dough when they did well in school,” DeVone Boggan, chief executive of Advance Peace, told the newspaper. “These guys haven’t had a childhood.” The publication reported that Boggan founded the program more than a decade ago in the Bay Area city of Richmond, Calif., to address a growing murder rate. “He hired former gang members and ex-cons to identify and mentor young men who had spent time behind bars for shootings, had been shot themselves, or suspected in recent shootings,” the report’s author wrote. In the first five years of the program, 94 percent of the 68 fellows were alive, 79 percent hadn’t been arrested or on gunrelated charges, and 60 percent had received monetary incentives, according to an evaluation by the
National Council on Crime and Delinquency, a nonprofit research group. Jason Corburn, a University of California, Berkeley professor who has evaluated the group’s work in Sacramento and Stockton, Calif., noted in the article that throughout an 18-month Advance Peace fellowship, less than $20,000 is typically spent on a cohort of 30 to 50 individuals and an average of 20 to 50 shootings are prevented. “If you were an economist, you’d say that’s a great return on investment,” he said. Advance Peace officials noted that its program interrupts gun violence in “American urban neighborhoods by providing transformational opportunities to young men involved in lethal firearm offenses and placing them in a high-touch, personalized fellowship – the Peacemaker Fellowship.” Officials wrote that Advance Peace bridges the gap between anti-violence programming by working with and supporting a targeted group of individuals at the core of gun hostilities. They also work with a hardto-reach population at the center of violence in urban areas, thus breaking the cycle of gun hostilities and altering the trajectory of these men’s lives. Advance Peace works with public and community-based stakeholders to establish responsive community-driven
strategies that achieve high-impact outcomes for those caught in the cycle of urban gun violence. Julius Thibodeaux, program manager of Advance Peace Sacramento, and his team of neighborhood change agents co-authored a blog detailing the importance of Advance Peace. “What we used to hear, and our young boys today hear too often, is: ‘Be a man, you little punk. Quit crying and be a man. Wipe those tears and shut up before I give you something to cry for,” Thibodeaux asserted. “Yet he’s only four years old. Even if he can afford to go to the doctor when he gets older, he probably won’t. We’ve been conditioned to be tough. To suppress our pain and hide our emotions. All this combines to damage our immune system and our brain’s ability to make healthy choices. It’s no wonder we are suffering from dual epidemics: gun violence and coronavirus,” he explained. The group of change agents led by Thibodeaux insisted that the goal remains to offer “real nutrition” to the community, which they define as daily doses of love, caring, and support. “We work to boost the immune systems of those traumatized and at the center of gun violence through healthy food and housing, but also through stable mentorship,” the agents declared. “We are breaking the cycle of a response to trauma that says, ‘I don’t give a [damn]’ to a healing approach that treats our most vulnerable to get to a place where they say, ‘Maybe I do.’” No juvenile has lost life because of gun violence in Sacramento over the past two years that the program has operated there. “We have a long way to go to stop our young people from continuing to solve their problems by pointing a gun at someone who looks just like them and squeezing the trigger,” Thibodeaux wrote. “This pandemic hasn’t changed much since it’s still just another day in the hood, and interrupting death is needed more than ever.”
NEW CAMPAIGN: MoveOn Holds AT&T Accountable for Creating White Supremacist Conspiracy Network OAN 75,000 people are calling for AT&T to Drop OAN, many considering canceling contracts Government/Local/Business News Washington, D.C.- Today, MoveOn Civic Action is launching a new advertising campaign to highlight the pressure AT&T’s DIRECTV is under from customers and MoveOn members to drop One America News, a right-wing
extremist network responsible for propagating lies about the 2020 election that spurred the deadly Capitol attack on January 6. A bombshell report from Reuters last month revealed court records indicating AT&T was instrumental in creating the
network and that DIRECTV, which AT&T owns, is responsible for 90% of OAN’s revenue, with the founder of OAN even admitting that without DIRECTV, OAN’s revenue would be “zero.” Now, pressure is mounting on AT&T to be responsive to
the demands of consumers who refuse to support Trump’s favorite propaganda network “In the face of vocal outrage from their customers, AT&T must decide if it is willing to continue to be a corporate sponsor of continued on page3
Federal Regulators Approve Pfizer Vaccine — Children Ages 5 to 11 Immediately Eligible for Shots By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
Dr. Walensky’s authorization allows healthcare providers, pharmacies, and clinicians to commence coronavirus vaccine shots to children ages 5 to 11. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) Children ages 5 to 11 can now receive vaccination against C OV I D -19. On Tuesday, November 2, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky signed off on a recommendation from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Dr. Walensky’s authorization allows healthcare providers, pharmacies, and clinicians to commence coronavirus vaccine shots to children ages 5 to 11. Off icials said shots would become available as early as Wednesday. T he Food a nd D r ug Administration had previously authorized the two-shot regimen. Each vaccine dose for the 5 to 11 age group contains one-third of that used for adolescents and adults. White House officials have determined that there’s enough of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for all 28 million children in America who are between the age of 5 and 11. Pfizer officials said they placed orders for the doses last month, and they’ve already begun the process of preparing
and packing the vaccines. Dr. Walensky had urged regulators to consider all variables. “We have been asking when we will be able to expand this protection to our younger children,” Dr. Walensky stated during the committee meeting. “As you review the data today, it will be key to keep in mind the specific risks to children from this virus and the pandemic, and to put that risk into the context of other vaccinepreventable diseases,” she said. Dr. Walensky added that committee members should recognize that children have historically received vaccinations against diseases like chickenpox, which reportedly kill far fewer children and put far fewer of them into the hospital than Covid-19. “As you will all be aware, in this most recent Delta [variant] wave, we saw pediatric admission rates higher than they had in any previous wave of the pandemic, reaching a rate of 25 hospitalizations per 100,000 per year in children between the ages of 5 to 11,” Dr. Walensky asserted.
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SBCUSD Workforce Preparation Program Honored with Prestigious State Award Community /Education News
A San Andreas High School student in the Growing Hope program records the progress of the flowers the students planted. Growing Hope is part of the District's Beyond Pathways Program. An innovative program that prepares Special Education students for gainful employment after high school has been lauded as a state model of excellence. The California School Boards Association (CSBA) announced it will present the prestigious Golden Bell Award to the District’s Beyond Pathways Program. The Beyond Pathways Program provides jobskills training to students with moderate to severe disabilities. Overseen by the Special Education Department, the program includes the Business and Technology Pathway at San Andreas High School, the Community Integrated Program (CIP)/Bridge to WORC Program at Anderson School, and the WORC Program at Middle College High School/ San Bernardino Valley College and Cal State San Bernardino.
Students who participate in Beyond Pathways have opportunities to learn valuable life and work skills before reaching the age of 22. By the time students leave the program, they will have gained work experience, linked with community agencies, and have an extensive transition portfolio that will support them when connecting with postvocational rehabilitation agencies such as Inland Regional Center and Department of Rehabilitation. For example, students in CIP will learn how to keep inventory, stock shelves, assemble and pack items, and other tasks they might be expected to do in a warehouse or retail company through Workability job placement and simulation activities in our PAES Laboratory. Students will also learn about self-advocacy, time
management, and responsibility, which are vital skills needed as they transition into adulthood. On-the-job t raining is essential to helping students with special needs lead productive lives, said Dr. Howana Lundy, director of the District’s Special Education Department. “The success of our program is rooted in the belief that all students can benefit from career pathways and community partnerships, especially students with special needs,” Lundy said. “We have students working in numerous businesses right here in our community who have a new lease on life because of our Beyond Pathways program.” Each year, CSBA recognizes outstanding educational programs and school governance practices that effectively address the needs of California students. SBCUSD has earned several Golden Bell Awards in recent years, including one for its efforts to cultivate future teachers from its student ranks through the Grow Your Own program. The employee onboarding program, overseen by the Employee Development Department, and the Demonstration Teacher Program, overseen by Human Resources, have also won Golden Bell acclaim. The Golden Bell Award will be presented on December 2 at the California School Board’s annual conference in San Diego.
HBO Documentary Series BLACK AND MISSING, Spotlights the Black and Missing Foundation’s Commitment to Locating Missing Persons of Color NNPA Newswire
BLACK AND MISSING includes wrenching testimony from the families and loved ones of missing women, from activists and volunteers with their own stories of loss to law officers and historians with firsthand experience in this field. The four-part documentary series BLACK AND MISSING, by multiple Emmy winner Geeta Gandbhir and award-winning documentarian, journalist, author, and activist Soledad O’Brien, follows sisters-in-law and Black and Missing Foundation founders Derrica and Natalie Wilson as they fight an uphill battle to bring awareness to the Black missing persons cases that are marginalized by law enforcement and national media. The series, which was three years in the making, takes on new urgency given the renewed national conversation on “missing White woman syndrome.” BLACK AND MISSING debuts back-to-back episodes TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), with the final two episodes airing back-to-back on Wednesday, November 24 at the same time. All four episodes of the series will debut on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Haunted by these stories of
vanished loved ones and driven by the need for attention and assistance for these forgotten women, former law enforcement officer Derrica and public relations expert Natalie operate a grassroots organization that raises awareness in communities, alerts media outlets to the plight of thousands of women and children and urges police departments to allocate more resources to this scourge. Cases of missing Black people remain unresolved four times longer than those of White people. BLACK AND MISSING pulls back the curtain to explore how systemic behaviors and attitudes stem from centuries of deeply rooted racism. The series also exposes the stark disparity in the media coverage of White and Black missing persons. This intimate look at Derrica and Natalie’s personal crusade to locate missing Black people also highlights stories of hope and closure as the Black and Missing Foundation contributes to the resolution of several high-
profile missing persons cases. The Black and Missing Foundation works in several ways to change the narrative surrounding missing Black people, providing volunteers for work on the ground, and serving as an important advocacy platform to help bring these stories to light. By keeping these stories and the missing in the news media, Derrica and Natalie put increased pressure on police departments to keep cases open and active. BLACK AND MISSING includes wrenching testimony from the families and loved ones of missing women, from activists and volunteers with their own stories of loss to law officers and historians with firsthand experience in this field. Participants include John Walsh, Founder of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; Vince Warren, Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights; Dr. Renee Murrell, FBI victim specialist; Glenn Kirschner, former Assistant D.A.; Debra Sines, former Assistant U.S. Attorney; Thomas Stack, Baltimore Head of Trafficking; T.J. Smith, Baltimore Chief of Police. HBO Documentary Films’ presents a SO’B Production BLACK AND MISSING, directed by Geeta Gandbhir, Nadia Hallgren, Samantha Knowles and Yoruba Richen; supervising producer, Julie Anderson; executive producers, Soledad O’Br ien, Geeta Gandbhir, Jo Honig and Patrick Conway. For HBO: executive producers, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller and Sara Rodriguez.
A New Era of Family Policy in California By Anne Mosle and Marjorie Sims We are at a moment in the nation – and in California – when a paradigm shift is in reach to update ineffective, top-down systems to be more responsive, effective, and equitable for all families. Today, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides unprecedented resources to improve the lives of families who are still reeling from COVID-19 and its economic impact as well as longstanding inequities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. And now Congress is debating a Budget Resolution which, if passed, will increase these resources even more. Luckily, there is a bold, pragmatic and proven strategy already in place that can serve as a model: the two generation (2Gen) approach. For the past 10 years, Ascend at the Aspen Institute has embraced the 2Gen approach to accelerate family prosperity. As illustrated in a recently released report, The State of the Field: Two-Generation Approaches to Family Well-Being, the 2Gen mindset and approach can drive forward-thinking, actionable policies that advance economic mobility for all families. It’s a modern approach to governance that includes and invests in the potential of all people across race, gender, ability, income and geography. 2Gen fosters human development and human potential, and if done well, will not only allow us to live up to our highest values, but will also yield
tangible, pragmatic benefits. More importantly, it provides a proven blueprint for moving forward. The 2Gen approach defines well-being holistically, just as parents themselves define it. As a mom told us, “Well-being is happy, healthy and safe and family well-being is having a balanced life.” 2Gen strategies are shaped by parents’ voices and lived experiences and meaningfully work with families in five key areas: physical and mental health; early development, learning, and care; postsecondary and employment pathways; economic assets; and social capital. Advancing racial and gender equity is central to the 2Gen approach. Over the past decade, the 2Gen approach has shown that it is both transformative and practical. 2Gen leaders and practitioners have wrestled conceptually with what it means to place racial and gender equity at the core of our work and then applied those big ideas with purpose in pragmatic, tangible ways, from changes to intake forms to increase access to services to shifts in program titles and imagery to attract and welcome more fathers to parenting programs. In the process, across all levels of government and the public and nonprofit sectors, 2Gen leaders have listened and learned a lot about how to support and engage families in ways that foster and unleash their potential for health, wealth, and well-being. The modern, equity-centered
2Gen approach is being explored, implemented, and advanced by the Ascend National Network of over 440 partners across the country, including 31 partners in California. To date, 12 states have implemented 2Gen approaches to align and coordinate their agencies and strengthen programmatic supports for families, including linking child care and early learning programs to workforce development and economic pathways, adopting new models of home visiting, and creating effective parent and child supports as states seek more effective and equitable outcomes for children and families. The 2Gen approach has provided state agencies with a pragmatic and purpose-driven way to drive equity and wellbeing by shifting and aligning the gears of early childhood, K-12 education, postsecondary success, health and mental health, economic assets, and social capital. State momentum is having three major effects. First, many states are reviewing and aligning child- and adultserving programs to put families at the center. A 2Gen analysis identifies ineffective practices that force families to navigate fragmented systems, inconsistent eligibility rules, or contradictory expectations, all of which set up barriers to good outcomes. Second, 2Gen has fostered new family-centered collaborations across public agencies to produce continued on page 4
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White House Officials Break Down Pres. Biden’s Build Back Better Plan Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media
California is one of many states whose policies helped to shape President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion Build Back Better plan, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom and Assistant to the President and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice. T h e U. S. Ho u s e of Representatives held a procedural vote last Friday that cleared the way for a full floor vote on the legislation, which could happen as early as next week. "California’s values will be on the national stage with the Build Back Better plan. @POTUS is creating good jobs, investing in clean energy to fight climate change, helping families through at-home elder, disability & child care, universal pre-k, & more," Newsom's office tweeted about a week before the U.S. House of Representatives voted last Friday night 228 to 206 to approve Biden’s other signature bill, the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. The infrastructure bill and its companion Build Back Better Act are central pieces to the President’s plan to jump start the U.S. economy and put it on the road to recovery after surviving a sharp downturn brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic. “It’s a once-in-a-generation investment that’s going to create
millions of jobs modernizing our infrastructure – our bridges, our roads, our broadband, a whole range of things,” said Biden on Saturday morning, celebrating the passage of the infrastructure bill that he is touting as “bipartisan.” Thirteen Republican members of the House broke ranks with their party and voted for the bill. “To turn the climate crisis into an opportunity; and it puts us on a path to win the economic competition of the 21st century that we face with China and other large countries and the rest of the world,” Biden said. Rice held a press conference Nov. 4 during which she discussed the Build Back Better plan and accompanying infrastructure investments. She praised California and other states for policies such as paid family medical leave and universal pre-K as "concepts that we believe are well proven that we want to take national." "I think the ideas and initiatives in here have many fathers and mothers," Rice said in reference to the Build Back Better plan. "This legislation reflects in many ways what we think are the kinds of investments that we know reduce costs for families, that improve outcomes for children and their parents." The Build Back Better plan is
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campaign targeted at viewers near AT&T headquarters in Dallas. The ad will run during the game on streaming services, including Fox Sports App, Hulu, and YouTube. Petitions: Nearly 75,000 people have signed a petition calling for AT&T to drop OA N f r o m DI R E C T V. Contract Cancellation: MoveOn followed up with petition signers who have AT&T as their mobile provider, and over 10,000 of them said they were considering changing their provider.
a framework for investments and programs geared toward leveling the playing field on multiple fronts following the COVID-19 pandemic. Gene Hale, President of the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce, praised the passage of the infrastructure plan and says he looks forward to the Build Back Better Act becoming law. But Hale says, for him and other Black business owners across the country, too many details remain unclear. “How will Black-owned and minority-owned businesses benefit from trillions of taxpayer money being directed to cities and states?” Hale asked. “What kinds of mechanisms are in place – or will be put in place – to make sure that this money is distributed equitably. We cannot continue to just talk about equitable investments, we have to take concrete steps to make sure these programs reach the people around the country who need them most.” Hale said Black leaders are organizing to hold the White House and California governor accountable as federal funds get funneled down to states and municipalities. Some of the items the Build Back Better Act focuses on are climate change, healthcare, and community violence intervention. During an exclusive interview with California Black Media, White House Senior Advisor for Public Engagement Trey Baker talked about how the Infrastructure Framework will aim to provide access to clean water in struggling communities. "This is the companion piece of legislation that is going to bring everything from Build Back Better and also an Infrastructure Framework that is going to really go into helping communities to be
able to pull all of the lead pipes out of the ground," Baker said. The framework's historic $555 billion investment in combating climate change will be directed toward creating jobs, promoting environmental justice, and establishing a Civilian Climate Cor ps. For African Americans and other minorities, Baker said he believes environmental justice has to be central to climate change initiatives. "The big deal on climate and environmental justice issues is that we have to be on equal footing with other communities when it comes to the environment and the importance of caring about it in the first place," Baker said. Expressing his concerns about the plan, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), has said his fellow Democrats employed “shell games” and “budget gimmicks” to superficially reduce the cost of the framework just to get votes to pass it. Rice responded by stating specific sections of the legislation she believed contributed to Manchin's hesitation. "As he said himself very clearly and publicly, we heard in our process of consultations and negotiations that Sen. Manchin is opposed to including paid family and medical leave in the reconciliation legislation. Now whether he changes his mind or comes to see it differently, we can certainly hope. But its inclusion at this point in the House bill is very consistent with our original desires, our priorities, and what we worked to try to accomplish in our consultations and negotiations with members of the Senate and the House,” Rice said. continued on page 6
CDAA Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Prosecutor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion State/Government/Business News November 5, 2021 – On Thursday, November 4, the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) hosted its second Diversity Project Town Hall entitled, “Journey to Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in California District Attorney Offices” to discuss the measures prosecutor offices can take to create work environments that reflect the multi-cultural communities in which we live. Panelists were selected from large and small offices from Southern California, Northern California, and the Central Valley: San Diego County Deputy District Attorney Leonard Tr i n h i m m ig r ated f rom Vietnam and now is his office’s Hate Cr imes prosecutor. Nichelle Holmes, a Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney, grew up in Richmond and she is Co-President of the Bay Area Black Prosecutors Association. Yolo County Assistant Chief Deputy District Attor ney Melinda Aiello grew up in a middle-class family with a father who was a police officer. Aiello told participants, “I haven’t had the experiences some of you have had, but I want to work to right the wrongs and rebuild faith in the system.” Shaddi Kamiabipour came to the United States from Iran. She began her career at the
Public Defender’s office and is now a Senior Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, where she specializes in medical provider fraud prosecution. The Town Hall was moderated by Marin County Assistant District Attorney Otis Bruce. Bruce was raised in the segregated rural South in the small town of Soso, Miss. His began his prosecution career as a volunteer legal intern and rose to serve as Marin County’s first African American prosecutor. He was the first ethnic-minority President of the Marin County Bar Association and is a cofounding member of the Bay Area Black Prosecutors Association. The Town Hall was broadcast over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This virtual format allowed nearly 300 prosecutors, investigators, victim advocates, support staff, law school students, undergraduate st udent s, a nd school administrators to participate. Bruce opened the discussion by stating that there are 1.3 million attorneys in the United States, and of those, 37% are female, 4% are black, and 5% are Hispanic. Bruce stated, “we need to focus on how to address this disparity by engaging, being active, and remedying this continued in next 2 columns
CDAA Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Prosecutor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...continued problem.” Aiello added, “varying viewpoints lead to better decision making, and diversity in the workplace leads to greater faith in the criminal justice system.” Bruce asked the panel how they engage the public to increase their trust. Trinh stated, “I encourage Asian Pacific Islander groups to report hate crimes. I’ve found many are distrustful of law enforcement and seeing someone who looks like them, builds trust.” Bruce next asked panel members what they doing in their offices to make a difference, and what advice they give young prosecutors. Kamiabipour stated that she tries to set an example by treating individuals charged with crimes as people and by seeing their families as people. Holmes added that she tells new attorneys that “they must listen, have courage, and stand behind those things you believe in.” Aiello said she is proud that Yolo County has instituted “Race Blind Charging” to ensure there is no implicit bias in the office’s charging decisions, and also noted that her office recently launched a data transparency portal that allows the office and community to see the racial disparity in the criminal justice system in Yolo and to use that data to drive policy change.
Bruce concluded the Town Hall by telling participants: “Make a list. Are you merely present or is your presence, your work, and your service making a difference? Don’t stop when you are tired, stop when you are done.” Jeff Reisig, Yolo County District Attorney and 2021-22 President of CDAA said, “our association members across the state should expect more of these Town Halls meetings and trainings. This is just the beginning of the critical conversation prosecutors must have about diversity, equity, and inclusion.” The California District Attorneys Association is a statewide training and advocacy organization representing elected district attorneys, city attorneys with criminal divisions, and more than 3,500 prosecutors. The goal of the Prosecutor’s Diversity Project is to educate and inform individuals of color about the role of the prosecutor in creating safe communities and representing victims, to encourage careers in this area of public law before law school, and to create cultural awareness that will help dispel the distrust in a criminal justice system that is charged with protecting ALL of California’s citizens.
Union Pharmacy Workers at Kaiser Permanente Set Date for SoCal Strike State/Government/Business News Nearly 150 KP Medical Facilities in Southern California and 2,500 Pharmacy Employees, from SD to Kern County, Impacted by Potential Work Stoppage Los Angeles– Facing stalled negotiations and low-ball contract offers, six UFCW Local Unions in Southern California issued a 10-day notice of strike to Kaiser Permanente. The notice informed Kaiser of the members’ intention to engage in a strike and job actions including picketing and handbilling by pharmacy employees at all Kaiser Permanente locations in the Southern California region. Negotiations with the healthcare giant continued over the weekend. If there’s no movement at the bargaining table, all pharmacy members including pharmacy techs, pharmacy assistants and pharmacy interns, at nearly 150 Kaiser Permanente locations will go out on strike on Thursday, November 18th at 7am. “It’s a shame that Kaiser Permanente doesn’t take care of
their own. For almost 2 years, we’ve been highly exposed to Covid-19 while we care for our patients. Some of my coworkers are not able to take time off because we’re shortstaffed. We are also stressed and overworked. And we are ready to strike. Whatever it takes to win, we will do it for Kaiser to hear our voices,” said Tracy Cason, a pharmacy employee at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Hills. “We've sacrificed so much to make sure our patients are provided the best care possible, especially during this pandemic,” said Lucy Alcantar, a 32-year Lead Pharmacy Technician at the Central Refill Center Pharmacy in Downey. “Many of us got sick on the job, and we’re overworked and stressed. This is an opportunity for Kaiser to step up for health care workers by offering adequate wages and addressing our safety, staffing concerns.” Approximately 2,500 pharmacy employees are represented by continued on page 8
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Actor J.J. Embraces Good Times & Challenging Times by Tonya M. Huffman
Actor Jordan Johnson (J.J.) Hinds He’s a male. He’s an actor. He’s slender with a height over 6’0”. He’s got an infectious smile and is so likeable, he creates good times. And although he’s called by his first name, he’s also known as J.J. Overall, he’s DynO-Mite! But he’s not wonderful actor/comedian Jimmie Walker, aka J.J. from television show Good Times. He is, however, actor Jordan Johnson-Hinds. Jordan Johnson (J.J.) Hinds, the youngest of 4 children, was born on November 1, 1989 in Ontario, Canada. As his parents were separated, J.J. shared his time growing up between both his mother and father. Although rewarding to see both of his parents, it wasn’t easy to bounce from household to household. These were challenging times. “Back then, that's just how life was. I lived with my dad during the week and went to my mom’s house on the weekends. Until you’re older and you begin to become more knowledgeable on childhood development, you don't realize that having both parents in the home is so important. But as humans, we adapt, and I love the fact that my parents were always respectful towards one another. They definitely would have won the co-parenting award!” said J.J. As a child, J.J. went to St. Sylvester Catholic Elementary School. When he became a teenager, he attended Francis Libermann Catholic High School, and at a young age, got bitten by the
acting bug. After seeing a friend of one of his sibling’s act in a production, J.J. knew he was up for the invigorating challenge. “I saw a friend of my older brother in a movie at the city mall, at which point I said, ‘If he could do it, I could do it.’ Acting was always something that I loved. It was the look of it, the energy you feel in the cinema when people are drawn to the faces on the screen. The ability to create characters within worlds, and tell stories that uplift and inspire others was always something that appealed to me,” said J.J. While a student at Libermann, J.J. took acting courses from a prestigious talent agency. When J.J. became a senior, he transferred to Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School where his good times rolled. He hosted talent shows, broadcasted morning announcements, and landed his beginning acting jobs. J.J. remembers being young when his father first took him and one of his siblings to Los Angeles, California, and as J.J. soaked up the aura of lights, camera, and action, for him, it was a match made in heaven. “My father brought my brother and myself to Los Angeles, California when I was 7 years-old. And seeing this place that had palm trees, movie studios, superstars, and all the fun things constantly happening, I fell in love,” said J.J. While in high school, wanting to broaden his horizons both physically and professionally, J.J. traveled back
1 in 4 Californians would rather drive than walk for 5 minutes to get somewhere, reveals study Lifestyle News These boots are made for… drivin’? 1 in 4 Californians would rather drive than walk for 5 minutes to get somewhere, reveals study. 41% accept that they don’t feel that they walk enough each day. One-third said they would skip a short flight of stairs, and rather take an escalator to the floor. Infographic showing study results. The ‘path of least resistance’ is described in scientific circles as ‘the physical or metaphorical pathway that provides the least resistance to forward motion by a given object or entity, among a set of alternative paths.’ Normally used to describe the path of say water or electricity, when stripped down of its scientific jargon and applied to humans, it can be summarized in two words: we’re lazy. Indeed, a study of 3,394 respondents by BarBend.com, the world's leading strength training
resource and news outlet, appears to confirm this proposition – that we are willing to take the easiest route to get somewhere, the path of least resistance. They discovered that, if given a binary choice, over 1 in 4 (26%) Californians admit they’d rather drive, than walk to a destination that’s a mere 5-minute walk away. This compares to a national average of 32%. Infographic showing results across America Aside from the fact that walking has multiple health benefits, such as improving cardiovascular health, alleviating stress and improving sleep quality, it can also provide a perfect opportunity to clear your head in the midst of a busy lifestyle. Not to mention that choosing to walk saves on gas costs and reduces harmful car engine emissions into the environment. The research also uncovered continued on page 6
and forth to the United States and spent much time in Los Angeles to see live, firsthand, professionals act in real studios and work on real projects. At these studios, J.J. attended tapings of documentaries and comedy shows. Having family members with connections in the entertainment industry, J.J. received the privilege to meet actors and other entertainers, and his time spent in Los Angeles as a child prepped him for Hollywood, an environment he still enjoys and can be starry-eyed in when meeting the famous, but yet, he is also a focused professional who approaches the famous and others affably. These were good times. Dyn-O-Mite! “Being around that prepared me for Hollywood in a way, because I spent family Christmases and New Year’s with famous family members; it kind of normalized it. So now, I can still fan out when I see a celeb I recognize, but it’s also something that doesn't faze me. I just try to be me, no matter who I'm speaking to,” said J.J. As inspired as J.J was to pursue a career in acting, he was also still a teenager who wanted to have fun, explore life, and grow up to find his way in a world where there is no shortage of grim ubiquitous happenings. Just like any normal teenager, J.J. made errors, wanted to attend adolescent events, shied away from positive pep-talks, and wasn’t thrilled about his parents constantly monitoring his every move. Although J.J. eventually saw the light, at first, he experienced some dark days. These were challenging times. “My hero is my father. He raised stubborn kids in a society where it's so easy to fall off the right path. Even though I made mistakes, he was and is always there for me to bring me back. I now realize every lecture, every party he never let me go to, ringing off my phone, and bothering the crap out of me was all for a reason. And for that, I genuinely thank you. I love you pops!” said J.J. In getting past his teenage dramas, J.J. eventually graduated from high school with a performing drama award. He advanced his acting training by attending George Brown College
where he took a one-year course in Performing Arts. Soon enough, his acting career blossomed. These were good times. Dyn-OMite! These good times afforded J.J. opportunities to act in both Canadian and American projects. J.J. began doing advertisements. Over time, J.J. guest starred on many television shows including Life with Derek, The Jon Dore Television Show, Flashpoint, The L.A. Complex, Beauty & the Beast, The Listener, The Best Laid Plans, Odd Squad, Saving Hope, The Beaverton, Murdoch Mysteries, LetterKenny, Shadowhunters, Blindspot, Suits, in films RoboCop and John Lives Again, and in web television series Teenagers. In 2020, J.J. was cast in Upload, and in Nurses. While Upload is an American science fiction comedy-drama series, Nurses is a Canadian television drama that features five young nurses who dedicate their lives to working on the front lines of a busy downtown hospital, focusing on them dealing with the highstake situations of hospital life, and they still must handle their own personal struggles. The shows current airing is apropos, being shown during a world pandemic. In real life, J.J. has had his fill of the pandemic. These were challenging times. J.J.’s family endured the loss of a family friend due to COVID-19. Having family who work in the medical profession, and even friends who are veterinarians, from stories he’s heard, J.J. knows what medical professionals go through to care for sick patients. On Nurses, from what he does, J.J. knows first-hand the dedication and knowledge it takes to care for sick patients. J.J. plays the part of Keon Colby, a former college football star who’s currently a nurse whose heart of gold is as giant his 6’3” height. Although season 1 of Nurses was filmed pre-pandemic, the show still highlights the role medical professionals play in everyday life. “We’re still showing the crucial importance that frontline workers have even under normal circumstances and the empathy that nurses show,” said J.J. He continued on page 7
A New Era of Family Policy in California...continued better child, parent, caregiver, and family outcomes. Third, 2Gen has catalyzed new communityand county-level partnerships. It’s time to place family wellbeing at the center of our national agenda. With new resources from ARP and possible additional investments from the Budget Resolution, we can pursue opportunities on what is actually
working and open up a better way of serving parents and children together. As one mom told us about navigating the pandemic, “If we make it out of this, we will be unstoppable.” As California (and America) rebuilds, let’s make sure parents and families will have the tools and conditions they need and deserve to be unstoppable.
“And the Lord Was Sorry That He Had Made Man On the Earth, and He was Grieved in His Heart.” By: Lou Yeboah
Lou Yeboah So, the Lord said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them.” [Genesis 6:6-7]. And then the Lord said to
Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, in spite of all the signs I have performed among them? I will strike them down with a plague and destroy them...” [Numbers 14:11-12]. And He withdrew from them about a stone’s cast, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, ‘Not my will, but yours be done.’ And there appeared to Him an angel continued in next 2 columns
“And the Lord Was Sorry That He Had Made Man On the Earth, and He was Grieved in His Heart.” ...continued from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in agony He prayed more earnestly; and His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” [Luke 22:41-44]. Listen, before mankind rebelled against God, we were warned that if we broke fellowship with the Lord, we would face dire consequences. But Jesus, God the Son, took on flesh, became a man, and suffered the penalty we deserved. Yet, in spite of all that Jesus did for us, we rebel against Him. We rebel against the One who gave His life a ransom for us. Shame on you! Shame on me! “We are all like sheep who has gone astray.” [Isaiah 53:6]. “A people with a revolting and a rebellious heart.” [Jeremiah 5:23]. May the Lord have mercy on our soul! The Bible is clear that there are two possible destinations for every human soul following physical death: heaven or hell [Matthew 25:34, 41, 46; Luke 16:22–23] and for those who do not receive Jesus Christ as Savior, death means everlasting punishment [2 Thessalonians 1:8–9]. This punishment is described in a variety of ways: a lake of fire [Luke 16:24; Revelation 20:14–15], outer darkness [Matthew 8:12], and a prison [1 Peter 3:19]. This place of punishment is eternal [Jude 1:13; Matthew 25:46]. Why should you be beaten anymore? Why do you persist in rebellion, says the Lord? Your whole head is injured, your whole heart afflicted. From the sole of your foot to the top of your head there is no soundness- only wounds and welts and open sores, not cleansed or bandaged or soothed with olive oil. Your country is
desolate, your cities burned with fire; your fields are being stripped by foreigners right before you, laid waste as when overthrown by strangers. Daughter Zion is left like a shelter in a vineyard, like a hut in a cucumber field, like a city under siege. Unless the Lord Almighty had left us some survivors, we would have become like Sodom, we would have been like Gomorrah. [Isaiah 1:5-9]. Therefore, consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, says the Lord. [Revelation 2:4-5]. These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you [Revelation 3:1-3]. Accept Jesus Now! God has made extraordinary efforts to encourage humanity to repent. Consider all the Old Testament calamities, cat ast rophes, and cataclysms. They were designed to get men to repent. I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you, life, and death, blessing and cursing therefore, choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live. [Deuteronomy 30:19]. However, they did not repent [Revelations 9:20].
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Join the Movement toward Racial Justice Velda Love Our nation is deeply immersed in a resurgence of racist tactics and behaviors that calls for a deeper commitment to eradicate the ongoing practices of oppression, hate speech, i ndividu al bigotry, and overt violence against communities of color. The movement for black lives is sacred and spiritual. The movement for racial justice cannot be separated from faith commitments and commandments as taught in Old and New Testaments. Our faith demands we study the timeline of resistance and the movement for black lives as evidenced in the wake of the May 20, 2020 murder of George Floyd. Why Join the Movement t owa rd R a cial Ju st ice? Join the Movement toward Racial Justice is an invitation to demonstrate God’s love and to partner with others who are working for the common good. The Christian church began as a movement towards a just world through the teachings of Jesus. As disciples of Jesus, we believe it is our mandate to work for and seek justice, love, and compassion. Join the Movement toward Racial Justice was featured as a new campaign initiative during General Synod 33. Stories are foundational for movement work. Stories inform and encourage local congregations to support anti-racism work. Congregations engaged in
dismantling racism reinforce the UCC’s commitment to continue its movement toward becoming an anti-racist denomination. Stories come from the heart, cultural expressions, lived experiences, and social locations. Stories formed by faith are integral for the continued growth of the Christian church nationally and globally. Through Join the Movement toward Racial Justice, UCC local churches, Conferences and Associations, clergy and lay will share stories about the good anti-racism advocacy, activism, and healing work being done across the country. The foundation of our faith is rooted in the God of creation. Join the Movement Toward Racial Justice stories will inspire others and people will know that we are Christians by our love—living out loud toward a Just World for All. Now is the time to Join the Movement toward Racial Justice. Movements ignite feelings of belonging to causes bigger than ourselves. We hope to ignite and invite the next generation to join the movement and carry on the work of racial justice. Velda Love is Minister of Racial Justice, Lead for Join the Movement toward Racial Justice Campaign, and member of the Education for Faithful Action Plus (EFA+) Team in Justice and Local Church Ministries for the United Church of Christ.
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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011099 Date Filed 11/02/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/02/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): THE LIGHTROOM BARBER STUDIO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5533 PHILADELPHIA STREET SUITE #143 CHINO, CA 91710 Mailing Address: 5533 PHILADELPHIA STREET SUITE #143 CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: CLAUDIO AMANCIO 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: 2492 LOVEJOY STREET POMONA, CA 91767 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 16, 2021 Claudio Amancio, 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 November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010845 Date Filed 1026/2021 Filing Expires On:10/26/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. HEM MOTORSPORTS 2. SGP RACING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 71638 FLORIDA CT. TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277 Name of Individual Registrant: JAMIE BONALEWICZ 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: 71638 FLORIDA CT. TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Sep 26, 2021 Jamie Bonalewicz, 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 November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010492 Date Filed 10/15/2021 Filing Expires On: 10/15/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): U.S. FREEDOM IMMIGRATION SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 10343 SHANGRI LA AVE. HESPERIA, CA 92345 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 3104 VICTORVILLE, CA 92393 Name of Individual Registrant: BERNARDINA URENA 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: 10343 SHANGRI LA AVE. HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 06, 2021 Bernardina Urena, 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 November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011300 Date Filed 11/08/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/08/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): D 1 AUTO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2705 DEL ROSA AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 Name of Individual Registrant: DEJUAN M. MCNEAL 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: 567 LINDEN 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: N/A Dejuan M. McNeal, 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 November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010247 Date Filed: 10/06/2021 Filing Expires On: 10/06/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BALANCING HAPPENS @ BOOKKEEPER’S County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16109 SPRUCE ST. #A HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: ELIZABETH EDDLEMON 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: 16109 SPRUCE ST. #A HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Sep 01, 2021
Elizabeth Eddlemon, 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 October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010445 Date Filed: 10/14/2021 Filing Expires On: 10/14/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TRINITY, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7868 MILLIKEN AVE. #529 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: GAGE J. HENDERSON 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: 7868 MILLIKEN AVE. #529 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: KIMBERLY Y. MURPHY Residence Street Address: 7868 MILLIKEN AVE. #529 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 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: Oct 08, 2021 Gage Henderson, 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 October 28, November 4,11,18, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010737 Date Filed: 10/22/2021 Filing Expires On: 10/22/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): FACCIOVA County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3406 HONEYBROOK WAY ONTARIO, CA 91761 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: FACCIOVA LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202128810897 Residence Street Address: 3406 HONEYBROOK WAY ONTARIO, CA 91761 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 Simon Kostyak, 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 October 28, November 4, 11, 18 , 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010479 Date Filed:10/15/2021 Filing Expires On:10/15/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): YOUNGNSELFISH LLC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16567 MANNING CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: YOUNGNSELFISH, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address:16567 MANNING CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 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: 07/22/21 Rickey L. Jones, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper October 28, November 4, 11,18, 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010292 Date Filed: 10/08/2021 Filing Expires On: 10/08/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1906 PROPERTIES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1120 ONEIL STREET UPLAND, CA 91784 Mailing Address: 1120 ONEIL STREET UPLAND, CA 91784 Name of Individual Registrant: STEPHANIE C. CROWELL 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: 1120 ONEIL STREET UPLAND, CA 91784 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Stephanie C. Crowell, 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 October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2021.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011216 Date Filed 11/04/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/04/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. HOUSE OF GOD THE TRUTH 2. CASA DE DIOS LA VERDAD County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2219 W. 3RD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Mailing Address: Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: HOUSE OF GOD THE TRUTH State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2219 W. 3RD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Julio Oropeza, CEO, 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 November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2124543 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MARIE YVONNE TILUS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MARIE YVONNE TILUS Proposed name: to: MARIE YVONNE MUGAMBI 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: Feb 07, 2022 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 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Aug 23, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2125947 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JACKY J. XIANG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. JACKY J. XIANG Proposed name: to: JIAYI XIANG 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: Dec 02, 2021 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino Justice Center 247 West 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: 10/14/21 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2021. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2125061 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ CARLOS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. SUNNY LOVE AGUILAR Proposed name to: SUNNYLOVE AGUILAR 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: 11/29/21 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino Superior Court 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: Oct 15, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2021.
PETITION/PROBATE
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LA SHONNA K. ROY aka LA SHONNA KRISTEN ROY aka LA SHONNA ROY CASE NO: PROSB 2100771 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons
who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of:
LA SHONNA K. ROY aka LA SHONNA KRISTEN ROY aka LA SHONNA ROY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LA DAWNE ROY in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: LA DAWNE ROY 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: Nov 24, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 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 HARTNELL LAW GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper October 28, November 4, 11, 2021.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELMER LEE FRUIT CASE NO: PROSB 2100683
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of:
ELMER FRUIT, BUTCH FRUIT or ELMER LEE FRUIT A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARY E. FRUIT in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: MARY E. FRUIT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 28, 2022 Time: 9 a.m. Dept: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street 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. Petitioner: Mary E. Fruit 4850 Gross Road Phelan, CA 92329 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 4, 11, 18, 2021.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BARRY ALEXANDER CASE NO: PROSB 2100623
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: BARRY
ALEXANDER
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RUTH L. HENRICKS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: RUTH L. HENRICKS 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: 12/15/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino Main Courthouse IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Bryan C. Hartnell, Esq. HARTNELL LAW GROUP, APC 25757 Redlands Blvd. Redlands, California 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 11, 18, 25, 2021.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FRANCISCO ZARAGOZA CASE NO: PROSB 2100843
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: FRANCISCO
ZARAGOZA
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RAMONA ZARAGOZA in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: 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: 12/15/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino Main Courthouse IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account
as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Bryan C. Hartnell, Esq. HARTNELL LAW GROUP, APC 25757 Redlands Blvd. Redlands, California 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 11, 18, 25, 2021.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BRUCE KEMP CASE NO: PROSB 2100080
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: BRUCE KEMP A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: OSCAR RODRIGUEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: OSCAR RODRIGUEZ 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: 01/19/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino -Probate IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general 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: Oscar Rodriguez 57492 29 Palms Hwy. Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760)820-2236 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 11, 18, 25, 2021.
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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, this undersigned, CITY TOW, 530 W 10TH ST , San Bernardino, CA 92410. Will sell at public sale on 10/25/21 at 10:00 AM the following property: 2017 CHEVY CRUZE, Vin # 3G1BF6SM5HS529130. The lien holder has the right to bid at the sale: American Lien, P.O. Box 12254, San Bernardino, CA 92423 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper 11/11/21
Los Angeles County is looking to build on the success of Homekey and seeking co-applicants for state funding to acquire more hotels and motels and convert them into homes and shelters for people experiencing homelessness. CONTACT INTERESTED BROKERS AND OWNERS NEW: Several brokers and owners have expressed interest in making the properties they own or represent available to prospective co‐applicants. Learn more by downloading their contact info and reaching out to them directly. OPEN THE DOOR TO OPPORTUNITY
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children at high risk of complications from COVID-19. Homekey Round 2 makes $360 million in state funding available to jurisdictions within Los Angeles County. The County may apply for Homekey Round 2 funding either independently or jointly with a nonprofit or for-profit corporation. Those interested in becoming co-applicants must: download and fill out the Request for Statement of Interest (RFSI)
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and Attachments email the documents to hiadmin@ceo.lacounty.gov with the subject line: Homekey Round 2 RFSI #CFCI-CEO-2021-04. meet the submission deadline: November 12, 2021, 12 p.m.
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service organizations in the world, The Salvation Army has been in existence since 1865 and in San Bernardino since 1885, supporting those in need without
discrimination. Donations may always be made online at www. salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY. Our local number is (909) 888-1336.
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November 15-20! (Redlands, Calif.) Giving a toy to a needy child. It is a small gesture but participating in The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree will make this Christmas memorable for you as well as the children in need. Without your help, some children won’t get anything for Christmas. “Just pick up an Angel Tree tag and buy a needy child the gift listed on the tag! The Angel Tree matches donors with hundreds of children who are relying on The Salvation Army this year to bring them a Merry Christmas,” said Major Martha Trimmer, Corps Officer of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino. The San Bernardino Corps Angel Tree is at Inland Center Mall in San Bernardino, 500 Inland Center Drive in San Bernardino, 92408. Donations received here provide toys to children from 400 disadvantaged families in Big Bear, Blue Jay, Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, the mountain communities, Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Rialto, Loma Linda, Yucaipa, Mentone, Redlands, and San Bernardino. “Please support disadvantaged children with a Christmas gift at the Angel Tree by visiting our table in the Inland Center Mall and fulfilling the wishes of a child till December 22nd,” said Major Trimmer. Shoppers find cards attached to the Angel Tree. These cards include the names and wish lists of needy children whose families cannot afford to buy gifts. Shoppers simply pluck a tag off the Angel Tree and head for the appropriate store to purchase their gift donations, then return it to the Angel Tree volunteers. Shoppers get to keep the card as an ornament to hang on their own Christmas tree, reminding
them of their good deed. “This is a great way to start a tradition with your family, by selecting a gift for a needy child together. The gifts are based on their individual wishes and for some children, it may be the only gift they receive all year,” said Major Trimmer. “Lego’s, board games and clothes are just a few items on each child’s wish list,” said Major Trimmer. “Shoppers who participate in the program are encouraged to shop for more than what is needed on the list. I can’t think of a better way for local people including business owners and managers to help the community and spread the spirit of Christmas.” For more information on the Angel Tree call Steven Pinckney or visit the tree in the Inland Center Mall in San Bernardino. To donate money by phone call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (800-7252769). Donate online at: https:// sanbernardino.salvationarmy.org About the Salvation Army Sa n Be r n a rd i no C or p s The Salvation Army may provide emergency services including food; lodging for homeless or displaced families; clothing and furniture; assistance with rent or mortgage and transportation when funds are available. The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) assists rescue workers and evacuees in such disasters as fires. The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church, and offers evangelical programs for boys, girls, and adults. One of the largest charitable and international continued in next 2 columns
1 in 4 Californians would rather drive than walk for 5 minutes to get somewhere, reveals study...continued from page 4 other surprising results. Despite so many admitting they would drive instead of walk to get somewhere, 41% accept that they don’t feel that they walk enough each day. In fact, when quizzed about the number of steps they walk each day, it was found that the average respondent walks around 3,167 steps per day. Men tended to walk more, clocking on an average of 3,789 steps per day; as compared to 2,902 steps for women. However, these numbers are likely dependent on external factors such as the weather, as the majority of respondents said once the temperature drops to 32°F, there’s little chance of them walking anywhere. Here is a breakdown of temperatures that people are unwilling to walk in: 32°F – 60% 36.5°F – 8% 41°F – 6% 45.5°F – 11% 50°F – 7%
54.5°F – 2% 59°F – 8% Finally, when presented with another binary choice, 31% respondents said they would skip a short flight of stairs, and rather take an escalator to the floor they need to be. Moreover, the maximum distance people would walk up instead of taking the elevator was three flights of stairs. ‘It’s not always easy to fit exercise into our busy schedules.’ says Max Whiteside from BarBend.com. ‘Walking somewhere instead of driving is good way to fit in more active time into our days. It’s great for our physical and mental health, and gets us outdoors and breathing fresh air.’ For more information, please contact us on the details below: vertical cherry | lifestyle | info@ verticalcherry.com
SAFARI WEEK
How to participate
1. Register on Beanstack (at sbclib.beanstack.com, or download the app!) 2. Receive a secret activation code after each program 3. Once all three badges are activated, you will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize!
Wild Craft Program
Tuesday, Nov 16 at 5:30 p.m. on Facebook
Safari Art Night
Wednesday, Nov 17 at 5:30 p.m. on Facebook Pick up kits at your local branch starting Saturday, Sept 13! (while supplies last)
Scavenger Hunt
Find the secret clues hidden throughout your local branch library all week, starting Monday, Nov 15
The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to join on Facebook and in the libraries for the Safari Event. Enjoy an amazing week of crafts and a special scavenger hunt through the libraries and earn three digital program activity badges on the library Beanstack app for the chance to win a fantastic themed prize basket. Grab and Go craft kits can be picked up starting Saturday, Nov. 13 at any San Bernardino County Library branch, and a
craft instructional video will be posted on Facebook Tuesday, Nov. 16. A special code will be given at the end of the program to earn a digital activity badge. Be sure to pick up an Art Night kit for the Safari themed art project taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 17. A special code will be given at the end of the program to earn a digital activity badge. The Safari Scavenger Hunt will take place in each San Bernardino County Library branch from Nov. continued in next 2 columns
Join the San Bernardino County Library Virtual Safari Event...continued 15-20. Use your phone to scan the QR codes and find each clue. A special code will be given when the scavenger hunt is completed to earn a digital activity badge. In order to earn the chance to win a grand prize, sign up on Beanstack at sbclib.beanstack.org, and enter the secret code given at the end of each program. Once all three required badges for the digital programs have been activated on Beanstack, the resident will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a grand prize. These events are another opportunity to celebrate and support the Countywide Vision’s literacy campaign, Vision2Read. Craft kits can be picked up at any San Bernardino County Library branch, and craft instructional videos will be posted on Facebook. In order to earn the chance to win a grand prize, sign up on Beanstack and enter the secret code given at the end of each
craft video and after completion of the scavenger hunt. All activities are free and open to all ages. For additional information, please visit sbclib.org or contact your local branch library. The San Bernardino County Library System is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serves a diverse population over a vast geographic area. The County library system strives to provide equal access to information, technology, programs, and services for all people who call San Bernardino County home. The library plays a key role in the achievement of the Countywide Vision by contributing to educational, cultural, and historical development of ou r Cou nt y com mu nit y. For more information on the San Bernardino County library system, please visit sbclib. org or call (909) 387-2220
White House Officials Break Down Pres. Biden’s Build Back Better Plan...continued from page 3 The framework addresses healthcare and medical disparities by investing in coverage for the uninsured, hearing coverage, and maternal health for Black women. "The pandemic laid bare a lot of the disparities that are currently in our communities," Baker said. "What the Build Back Better Framework will do is to close the gap with Medicaid coverage so the cost of getting insurance will be less for people," Baker continued. Build Back Better will also invest in evidencebased community violence intervention to help reduce gun violence as well as the chances of violent police interactions in
Black and Brown communities. Baker clarified that the initiative is not meant to replace traditional policing, but to add to it. "One great impact that the community violence intervention program is going to have is helping to take some of the burden off of police in this country. We're talking about leveraging trusted messengers, we're talking about having individuals in our communities who can intervene in conflicts, connect people to social help, wellness, and employment services that will reduce the likelihood of violence overall," Baker said
SBVC Math Professor Anthony Castro brings out the beast mode in his students National /Local News SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - Prof. Anthony Castro does everything he can to make learning math as easy as pi. Castro finds that a lot of students enter his classroom believing that math is difficult and they are learning things they won't ever need to use, saying and it "in large part due to the examples that textbooks we use," he said. Castro wants his students to discover "the joy of mathematics," and does so by "teaching the content in a manner that engages them." "Want to know how to beat a car dealership? Want to know how to buy a house?Want to be a millionaire?" he said. "This can all be done through the math content we are required to teach in our courses." These real-world examples motivate Castro's students to learn, and there's no better reward than when he sees them overcome "the obstacle of math," he said. "Many students 'feel' they are not good at math," he said. "Being 'good' at math is just a misconception, I tell them. We just have to find a way to attack the material that works for you." His lectures are anything but boring — Castro jokes that he is fueled by Mountain Dew, and he brings that energy and sense of humor into the classroom. By making the subject fun, it opens up a new perspective for his students, and they no longer see math as "a challenge that they struggle to beat." "I've had so many students tell me that they understand math
because of the way I presented it to them," he said. "I tell them, 'I didn't take your test. I didn't study for you. I didn't do your homework for you. This was all you. And now that you know how to take down a challenge, don’t ever let one stop you again from being successful." Castro is an SBVC alumnus and graduated from Middle College High School in 2008. "When I first came to Valley College, I didn’t know of my abilities to succeed in college, or how far I wanted to push my education," he said. "The faculty and staff here at the campus poured their passion for student success into me. This care changed my own personal perception and instilled a confidence in me that I had what it takes to succeed in college." Armed with his associate's degree at 18, he was able to earn his bachelor's degree in mathematics from California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) at 20. His love of math and drive to help others led him to become a math professor, and he started working full-time at SBVC in the spring of 2016. "This is an opportunity for me to have an impact on thousands of students' lives by the time I retire," Castro said. "I take this responsibility very seriously and I give my heart to show all my students their potential." He still remembers his SBVC professors that "brought out my potential and always believed in me," he said. "It's is an honor to work side-byside with these amazing professors
now. At each stage of my journey, they were there for me, and they still support me as their colleague now," Castro said. "This is the main reason I am a professor. I have the opportunity to do what my professors did for me." Castro was named one of SBVC's Outstanding Professors for 2021, and this is a testament to "the love I have for this campus," he said. "I pour my heart into each lecture and student I teach because I know what it means to have someone in your corner,” he said. “And my students know they have someone that has their best interest at heart with me as their professor." When he is not teaching, Castro enjoys working out, cars and finding the best burritos. He is a self-described "workaholic," and said he wants to "make a change in the math world on how we teach math." He is currently developing a YouTube channel, Instagram account and college course on mathematical finance, with the goal of starting "the conversations that we should re-evaluate what math we should be teaching students." Castro is constantly striving for more, and wants his students to know there's nothing they can't do, as long as they are willing to put in the time. "You want to know the secret to success?" he said. "When no one is watching, you are working. And you are working to be the best version of yourself. I can only teach you so much in the classroom. I can only pass on so much of my skills. But you
don’t want my skills, you want to bring your touch into this world." He suggests studying ahead of what is being taught in class and watching YouTube videos to learn more about a subject. This can continue beyond the classroom, he said "Study to learn more skills to reach the top of your profession," Castro said. "Be humble, reach out to people above you in your career to learn how to make it to the top. Learn from the best and then make that career your own." Castro doesn't see failure as a setback, because "it awakens a beast in me to reach a new level," he said. Struggles he had during college to understand some material made Castro realize that it is okay to fail, and pushed him to "study like I never had before." After countless hours of hard work, he earned a 4.0 in his upperdivision math classes and graduated with departmental honors. "I could have taken that defeat and said no, I’m not good at math, this is the best I can do," Castro said. "If you are my student reading this or not my student, don’t you ever think that this is the best you can do. The only limits you have are the ones you put on yourself. And if you need anything, my student or not, I’m here to support you." Castro invites all SBVC students looking for advice or encouragement to email him at acastro@valleycollege. edu. "We can bring out your beast mode as well!" he said.
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WORLD/HEALTH NEWS
California rolled out websites and apps to fight COVID-19 — did they work? BY GRACE GEDYE
CA Notify is a free service provided by the state that allows user to know if they've been exposed to COVID-19. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters During the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, Shira Shafir was trying to make vaccine appointments for some colleagues at UCLA. Unfortunately, the first few times she used MyTurn, part of California’s technological response to the pandemic, the site proved difficult even for her, an adjunct associate professor at UCLA focused on epidemiology. “I would get halfway through the process and then the website would glitch out,” Shafir said. Other times, appointments would appear and disappear. “It’s a remarkable position to be simultaneously scientist and citizen,” she said. As a health scientist — one who was running training sessions for state workers enlisted as contact tracers — she knew the constraints the state was working under. As a citizen, she wanted to get an appointment for her 88-year-old mentor as quickly as possible. Since the bumpy early months, though, Shafir said the site has improved dramatically. “One thing that is particularly impressive is how quickly they learned and adapted and went to fix those glitches, or those frustrations.” Expectations for California’s digital response to the pandemic were high, given the talent in the state, said Dr. John Swartzberg, professor emeritus at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health. The state didn’t meet those high expectations, he said, but it did pretty well given the technological capacity that state and county public health departments had at the beginning of the pandemic. “The state of California and, frankly, every other public health department in the country started this pandemic with having been underfunded for decades, which translated to inadequate trained personnel, inadequate facilities, and, very importantly, inadequate digital tools,” said Swartzberg. California built many new tech tools in response to the pandemic, often on a tight timeline. But the tools, such as MyTurn, the state’s vaccine portal, worked less well for older Californians, as well as those who lacked consistent internet access, or didn’t speak English fluently. Still, despite those and other complaints, experts that CalMatters spoke to thought the state did an overall positive job given the circumstances. Here’s a look at the four of California’s tech responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tool: COVID19.ca.gov, the
state’s COVID-19 website Cost: Staff time and $450,000 for translation into seven languages In March 2020, staff at the Office of Digital Innovation created, in the space of four days, a website meant to serve as Californians’ primary source of information for the pandemic, according to J.P. Petrucione, the agency’s deputy director of communications. The site now includes data on vaccine uptake by demographic groups, food and housing resources, guidelines for large events and more. As of late October it had more than 66.3 million unique visitors, Petrucione said, and users have averaged about three pageviews per person. About 40% of link clicks on the site went to MyTurn, another state tool. While staff built the site, the agency contracted with Avantpage to translate the site into seven languages. So far, that contract has cost $451,250, according to Petrucione. I don’t believe there were a ton of older adults themselves who are on this website without getting information. DENNY CHAN, DIRECTING ATTORNEY, JUSTICE IN AGING Several public health experts and advocates said they found the site to be helpful in their own work and visited it frequently, but were less sure how widely used it was by citizens. Swartzberg, at Berkeley, said he found the site useful and timely. Shafir said she’s been using the site on a daily basis. “I thought they started out very strong and very usable,” she said, and the case and vaccine data available has become even more robust. In trainings, she’s used the data dashboard to underscore to new contact tracers why asking about a person’s age or other health conditions is important. Directing attorney Denny Chan at Justice in Aging, a national nonprofit fighting senior poverty, said the site was helpful for tracking infection and vaccination rates for older Californians, and for staying up-to-date on state policy changes. “It’s helpful for me as an advocate who’s helping others and helping inform our network about all these changes.” But, he said, “I don’t believe there were a ton of older adults themselves who are on this website getting information.” Many older adults get
information through radio and TV, but he credits the state with doing outreach through those mediums as well. Tool: MyTurn Cost: At least $50 million The state’s vaccine appointment site may have been the most difficult to build, had the most troubled rollout and been the most important tech tool to Californians during the pandemic. The site, conceived in January 2021 and launched the following month, was more than just a place to book appointments. As CalMatters reported in April, it also tracks vaccine orders and distribution, collects reams of vaccination data and helps organize volunteers statewide. And it can transmit data to the state’s immunization registry. In April, the state Public Health Department told CalMatters the site cost $50 million to build, including an $18 million contract with Accenture. But it was the vaccine appointment-booking function of the site that most Californians interacted with — and which caused the most headaches. Older Californians, who were among the first to qualify for the vaccine, experienced the site when it was at its least polished. “Because of the ways in which MyTurn and other appointment scheduling systems weren’t quite ready yet, there were a number of older adults that (said) ‘I’m just going to wait,’” said Chan. A nd rea Rivera, senior legislative advocate at California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, said the portal asked for insurance information, which caused confusion. Even though people could get the vaccine without health insurance, that question dissuaded uninsured people from making an appointment with MyTurn. Some pages timed out, forcing people to start over, frustrating Californians who needed more time to fill out each page, said Andrew Imparato, executive director of Disability Rights California. Soon after its launch, some people reported that they made appointments at the site, but due to glitches they were erroneous and were cancelled without notification. Even health professionals like Shafir struggled to use MyTurn at the outset. But, she said, now she thinks MyTurn works “spectacularly.”
These days, she said, you can find appointments by vaccine type, location, age and more. Now “MyTurn has the functionality that we want it to have to really serve the population in California,” Shafir said. Tool: Digital vaccine records Cost: Staff time Worried about what happens if you lose your federal vaccine card? California built an app for that. Conceived of in April 2021 and built by the Office of Enterprise Technology, this portal for Californians to get a digital record of their vaccination went live in June. The project didn’t involve any contracts with outside firms. The vision, said Rick Klau, California’s chief technology innovation officer, was never to require people to sign up; it’s an optional tool. “Our goal was simply to ensure that residents had access to a copy if they lost or damaged their original (federal) card,” he said. In the first couple of weeks, a million people downloaded the QR code version of their vaccine record. As of mid-October, that number had grown to 6.5 million, according to Klau. Some found that if they made a minor mistake entering their vaccine information, or if their vaccine administrator made a small error — if, say, they swapped the month and day in the vaccine date — the tool wouldn’t be able to locate their vaccine record until the information was corrected. Klau said for people who need to correct information in their vaccine record, a virtual assistant allows them to upload their federal card, and there’s a phone number they can call for help. Some may not be eager for a digital record, said Rivera, the advocate at California Pan-Ethnic Health Network. Undocumented immigrants, for example, may have less trust in state agencies and might be apprehensive about where their data will go. Some privacy protections do exist. The resulting QR code can only be scanned by certain devices (if you try to scan it with your own smartphone, it won’t work), and signing up for the record does not grant someone automatic access. Also, the digital record only includes the information on your physical card; it does not include your Social Security number or citizenship status, for example. More information can be found on the digital vaccine record site and on the SMART Health Card site T he st ate Tech nolog y Department released its source code publicly, and three other states are in the process of building their own version based on California’s code, according to Klau. Tool: CA Notify Cost: $2 million Apple and Google both created digital contact tracing tools in 2020 that use bluetooth signals to gauge when users’ phones are near each other; if people using one of the tools tests positive, they can choose to share that information. If they were near people for a certain period of time who also have the system enabled, those close contacts will continued in next 2 columns
California rolled out websites and apps to fight COVID-19 — did they work?...continued receive a notification that they may have been exposed to the virus. Apple users can enable the digital contact tracing via a setting on their phone; Android users must download an app. In September and November of 2020, the California Department of Technology oversaw a pilot program that rolled the apps out at a handful of University of California campuses. UC San Diego was the first campus to pilot the apps, and received a $2 million contract from the state Health Department that the department said went to provide ongoing support for the system, including managing a call center, web development and analytics. On Dec. 10, the system was rolled out statewide. As of late October 2021, roughly 13.3 million Californians — out of the state’s 39 million — had activated or downloaded the twin products, according to the department. For privacy reasons, it isn’t able to track how many people have since chosen to disable the tool or delete the Android app,
officials said. Between the statewide launch in December 2020 and mid-October 2021, roughly 102,000 people who tested positive used the system to alert others, and approximately 309,000 people received alerts that they may have been exposed to the virus, according to the health department. Longhurst said modeling shows that the adoption of CA Notify in California may have prevented tens of thousands of infections. Now that officials have relaxed some social distancing guidelines, the apps may prove even more valuable. During the lockdown, the average number of people getting notified per positive test reported was less than two, said Longhurst. Post-lockdown, it’s more than five. “With COVID becoming sort of endemic, and you know, question mark about whether we’re going to have a big winter surge coming in December and January, now really is the time to turn this on,” Longhurst said.
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Actor J.J. Embraces Good Times & Challenging Times...continued from page 4 is honored to be working on Nurses, on a show where medical personnel are hailed as heroes, and has conquered the arduous task of bringing Keon to life. These were challenging times. “It was like an adrenaline rush. It was exhausting. It was liberating. But it was also a lot of pressure because you knew deep down that you had a responsibility to represent these frontline workers, these first responders, everybody who was an essential worker, even the people who were delivering the food with Uber and Door Dash – hats off to them, for throughout the whole quarantine, they were the ones working, so it was just a tremendous sense of responsibility that I had pepping and feeling throughout the whole project for sure,” said J.J. To better help J.J. become Keon, he watched medical themed television shows, and on behalf of another actor, he gave him props. “I did the prep. I looked at ER. I looked at Scrubs – my haircut in the first season of Nurses was kind of like Donald Faison’s from Scrubs. I wanted to pay homage in a settle way to the ones who did it before us,” said J.J. When filming season 2 of Nurses, J.J. wanted to further develop Keon, committing to mastering the medicine portion of nursing and balancing caring for sick people. “Going into season 2, I wanted to do more work on the actual medicine, so that was a major committed obsession that I had. I had a lot of pages of back story and medical terms – that’s what a real nurse is. They’re not dealing with this one patient – they have eight other patients, depending on the day,” said J.J. Working on Nurses for two seasons has allowed J.J to bond with his cast mates. “With moving into season 2, we had this layer of trust and a year of experience together in the trenches and then, we brought it into season 2. Then during the quarantine, all of that connected and it was
just a special thing that came out of it and we all felt it. From day one of production of season 2 to the end, it was like this electricity throughout the set,” said J.J. These were good times. Dyn-O-Mite! As Nurses continues to fuse the cast towards future successful seasons, and as J.J continues to develop Keon, J.J. continues to develop J.J. Besides his vast acting experience in television and regular films, J.J. has also acted in the independent film Sun Gazer, an experience that enhanced him making and perfecting two independent films, Garbage Day and All I Want for Christmas. J.J.’s complete acting experiences has definitely helped segue him to even a better writer, another of his pastimes, and currently he and a friend are working on a screenplay entitled Mathematics, a project he foresees doing well. J.J. assures that his screenplay serves the human interest, but is reticent to elaborate, and his silence only entices others to see it upon its upcoming debut. “Mathematics is a human story that is going to be revolutionary,” said J.J. Time is on J.J.’s side, and will definitely reveal his promising journey not only as an actor, but also as a writer. J.J. continues to perfect his craft and build his impressive resume, currently starring opposite actress Jennifer Garner in the 2021 family comedy film Yes Day. And J.J. will star in the upcoming American action-thriller film opposite Aaron Eckhart entitled Ambush. J.J. is likely to ambush the Hollywood scene one day with his acting and writing talents, a rising star with a bright future who is certainly under the microscope, continuously being watched and followed by fans and casting crew. Inadvertently, to prep J.J. for being under the microscope, maybe those times his parents monitored his every move came in handy after all. These are good times. Dyn-O-Mite!
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COUNTY/POLITICAL NEWS/ADVERTISING
3 Blacks Among 21 New Staffers on Cal Atty Gen Bonta’s Exec Newsom is nowhere to be found By Sacramento Observer staff report Team Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California Attorney General Rob Bonta last week announced the appointment of his executive team. Included are three African American attorneys with a range of administrative and litigation experience in the private and public sectors. Venus D. Johnson now serves as Chief Deputy Attorney General, Damon M. Brown was named Special Assistant Attorney General, and Amy C. Alley is the Policy Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs. The trio joins 18 other members of California DOJ’s top personnel who will be setting the standards and determining the direction of the state’s law enforcement apparatus and criminal justice system. Johnson will oversee the Divisions of Legal Affairs, Law Enforcement, Operations, Policy, and Technology. She will also preside over the Office of Solicitor General Opinion Unit, Equal Employment Rights and Resolution Office, and the Office of Program Oversight and Accountability. With over 15 years of legal, law enforcement, and criminal justice experience, Johnson has served in senior staff roles in the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, with the City of Oakland, and at the California Department of Justice. She recently served as Chief Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney Diana Becton, where she managed the overall administration of the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office. Her duties included overseeing the general operations, budget, and personnel decisions of all units within the office and serving as the
Venus D. Johnson now serves as Chief Deputy Attorney General, Damon M. Brown was named Special Assistant Attorney General, and Amy C. Alley is the Policy Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs. District Attorney in her absence. Venus also ser ved as Associate Attorney General in the executive office of Attorney General Kamala D. Harris where she oversaw Harris’ executive team and operated as a senior legal and policy advisor. “Venus is a dedicated public servant who is committed to the fair and equal administration of justice,” said U.S. Vice President Harris said after selecting Johnson for the Attorney General’s cabinet in 2013. Prior to this role, Johnson was Deputy Attorney General/ Legislative Advocate for California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris and Deputy District Attorney for Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley. Johnson earned a Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from
Loyola Marymount University. Brown will serve as a legal and policy advisor on civil rights. He has over 15 years of experience working with some of the most prestigious private law firms in California where he represented a diverse client base of public agencies and private businesses in a range of civil matters, including labor and employment, class action litigation, and constitutional and civil rights litigation. Recently, Brown served as the City Attorney for the City of Compton where, as the chief legal officer for the city, he led an office of attorneys and staff responsible for advising Compton City officials on matters pertaining to their offices. “I resigned as City Attorney on Oct. 15, 2021. Serving the residents of the great City of Compton has been a tremendous honor and I am proud of the accomplishments I was able to achieve during
my tenure to protect the City’s interests, improve the structure and function of local government, and enhance the quality of life for all residents,” Brown stated on his Instagram account Nov. 1. B r o w n ’s experience includes serving on the State Bar Commission for Judicial Nominees Evaluation, as President of the John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles, Inc., the oldest and largest bar association in California for African American attorneys and judges, and the California Association of Black Lawyers. Brown earned a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School and he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and African American studies from the University of California Berkeley. Alley will be a high-level policy advisor in the development and advocacy of legislation. She joins the Attorney General’s Office with 20 years of experience working in the public sector. She was a principal consultant to California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), working on legislation and issues involving public safety, policing, criminal justice, and gender and racial equity. Prior to that, Alley was a Deputy Attorney General in the Office of Legislative Affairs for former Attorneys General Xavier Becerra and Kamala D. Harris. There, she assisted in the development of legislative priorities for the Attorney General, represented the department before the Legislature, a nd prov ided tech n ical assistance and consultation to continued in next 2 columns
FEMA Changing Rules That Have Historically Deprived African Americans of Crucial Aid By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
Updated guidelines will also expand the options for paperwork renters can submit to prove that they live at affected properties. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) In the past, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – relied on deeds to prove that land belonged to disaster victims before sending relief funds. However, those guidelines proved to deny aid to many African American applicants whose homes or land were inherited informally without written wills. But, as f irst repor ted by NBC News, the rules q u ie t ly h ave ch a n ge d . As floodwaters and the aftereffects of Hurricane Ida ravaged Louisiana, Mississippi, and eventually wreaked havoc in the northeast, FEMA officials announced that there will be significant changes in how they verify the ownership status of
disaster relief applicants, noting that the objective in making the changes is to better assist applicants whose property was inherited without a will. “What we’re trying to do is make sure that we understand each individual situation is unique and that we need not have a one-size-fits-all approach,” FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told the news outlet. “We’re going to continue to try to improve our program and make additional changes. Some of them we can do right away, like this. Some of them will require some regulatory change,” she said. “But we are really driving hard to make these changes.” African Americans, particularly
those in southern states, have routinely had difficulty proving property ownership. Even without a damaging natural disaster, the Gullah Geechee community of St. Helena Island told the Black Press last year that they were fighting to protect their lands and the legacy left by their ancestors, who toiled for lifetimes under the brutal oppression of slavery. Local tax officials held an auction of some of the property on the island belonging to families, citing delinquent tax payments that have accumulated over the years. The descendants who have lived in the Gullah Geechee community, which extends the coastal areas of North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, possessed deeds but lacked titles to their properties. Many in the community discovered that their ancestors left no wills and never possessed a title. That was pr imar ily because of oppressive laws. The freed slaves were deprived of an education and were at the mercy of White men who sold the land for as little as $1.25 per acre and never provided appropriate sale documentation. “The heirs don’t have a title in their names,” said Sará Reynolds Green, an activist, and farmer who raises produce on the St. Helena plot of land passed down throughout her family’s generations. While FEMA’s new rules don’t necessarily apply to St. Helena, they should provide a more level playing field for African Americans affected by hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other disasters. “Updated guidelines will also expand the options for paperwork renters can submit to prove that they live at affected properties,” the NBC News team reported. According to the report, “in addition to a written lease or rent receipts, renters will now be able to submit documents such as their car registration and letters from local schools or nonprofits. People in mobile homes will also have the flexibility to submit a letter from the property’s owner.”
A closeup of the podium where Gov. Gavin Newsom presented his budget breakdown in Sacramento on May 14, 2021. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters (CALMATTERS) – Where is Gov. Gavin Newsom? The governor hasn’t made a public appearance since Oct. 27, when he received a booster shot of the Moderna vaccine. On Oct. 29, he abruptly cancelled his planned trip to the United Nations climate change conference in Scotland, citing unspecified “family obligations” and noting that he would “instead be participating virtually.” He has yet to do so, though Newsom spokeswoman Erin Mellon told me Sunday the governor is slated to “participate in a couple events” this week “focused on global efforts to advance zero emission vehicles and to move beyond oil.” Meanwhile, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is set to travel to Glasgow today, joining a coterie of state lawmakers and Newsom administration officials who are already there (along with quarantined Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti). This morning, Califor nia Environmental Protection Agency Secretary Jared Blumenfeld is scheduled to speak alongside Oregon Gov. Kate Brown for an event titled “Partnerships to Reduce Wasted Food on the
North American West Coast.” In a since-deleted Sunday tweet that appeared to lash out at people speculating about her husband’s cancellation and current whereabouts, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom wrote: “It’s funny how certain folks can’t handle truth. When someone cancels something, maybe they’re just in the office working; maybe in their free time they’re at home with their family, at their kids’ sports matches, or dining out with their wife. Please stop hating and get a life.” She had also been scheduled to go to Scotland. In other Newsom news, Mellon told me that the couple’s eldest child, who recently turned 12, “has received their first dose of the vaccine and will soon receive the second dose. The three Newsom children who are under 12 years of age will also get vaccinated.” Two of the four children tested positive for COVID-19 in late September before quickly recovering from their mild symptoms and returning to school. The post Newsom is nowhere to be found appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.
3 Blacks Among 21 New Staffers on Cal Atty Gen Bonta’s Exec Team...continued legislators and staff, committee consultants, and program staff. Alley also was a Legislative and Communications Director for former Assemblymembers Rob Bonta and Sandre Swanson, after spending several years as a deputy with the Office of Legislative Counsel. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California Davis, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science
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Union Pharmacy Workers at Kaiser Permanente Set Date for SoCal Strike...continued from page 3 UFCW Locals 135 (San Diego), 324 (Los Angeles and Orange), 770 (Los Angeles, Ventura and Kern), 1167 (Riverside and San Bernardino), 1428 (Los Angeles and San Bernardino) and 1442 (Los Angeles). These locals represent roughly 4,000 Kaiser Permanente employees covered by multiple bargaining units and with contracts expiring on different dates. The UFCW Locals in Southern California are part
of the Alliance of Health Care Unions (AHCUnions), a coalition of 21 labor organizations that represent over 50,000 health care employees across the country, spread in seven regions including Southern and Northern California. Last Thursday, November 4th, UNAC/UHCP, USW Local 7600 and OFNHP, three of the Alliance’s largest unions with 32,000 members, served their own 10-day notice of strike.