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Black Woman, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Developed the Scientific Approach to the Coronavirus Vaccine NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The very vaccine that’s one of the two that has absolutely exquisite levels – 94 to 95 percent efficacy against clinical disease and almost 100 percent efficacy against serious disease that are shown to be clearly safe – that vaccine was actually developed in my institute’s vaccine research center by a team of scientists led by Dr. Barney Graham and his close colleague, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, or Kizzy Corbett,” Dr. Fauci stated.

MSNBC Names Rashida Jones President; First African American to Lead Cable News Network NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jones, who easily becomes the most prominent woman in cable news, is scheduled to step into the top role on Feb. 1, Black History Month, replacing Phil Griffin, who had been at the cable news channel for more than 25 years. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

"Her promotion is bigger than our industry," NABJ President Dorothy Tucker wrote. "It's the kind of story Black and Brown children everywhere need to see, so they can know what's possible."

“History books will celebrate the name and achievements of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, the Black Woman who was the leader in developing the COVID-19 Vaccine,” Barbara Arnwine, president and founder of Transformative Justice Coalition, wrote on Twitter. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading infectious disease doctor and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, addressed the African American community’s fears of accepting the new coronavirus vaccine. “To my African American brothers and sisters … this vaccine that you’re gonna be taking was developed by an African American woman. And that is just a fact,” Dr. Fauci proclaimed during a recent National Urban League event. Dr. Fauci noted that Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a Black woman, has been at the forefront of the vaccine process. He added that it is vital to recognize the U.S.’s history of racism that’s led to great mistrust from the Black community. Dr. Fauci exclaimed that the vaccine is safe. “The very vaccine that’s one of the two that has absolutely exquisite levels – 94 to 95 percent efficacy against clinical disease and almost 100 percent efficacy against serious disease

that are shown to be clearly safe – that vaccine was actually developed in my institute’s vaccine research center by a team of scientists led by Dr. Barney Graham and his close colleague, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, or Kizzy Corbett,” Dr. Fauci stated. Dr. Corbett, 34, is an accomplished research fellow and the scientific lead for the Coronavirus Vaccines & Immunopathogenesis Team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Vaccine Research Center (VRC). According to her biography, Dr. Corbett received a B.S. in Biological Sciences, with a secondary major in Sociology, in 2008 from the University of Maryland – Baltimore County, where she was a Meyerhoff Scholar and an NIH undergraduate scholar. She then enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she obtained her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology in 2014. A viral immunologist by training, Dr. Corbett is known

for using her expertise to propel novel vaccine development for pandemic preparedness. Appointed to the VRC in 2014, her work focuses on developing novel coronavirus vaccines. Dr. Corbett has 15 years of expertise studying dengue virus, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza virus, and coronaviruses. Along with her research activities, Dr. Corbett is an active member of the NIH Fellows Committee and an avid advocator of STEM education and vaccine awareness in the community. “History books will celebrate the name and achievements of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, the Black Woman who was the leader in developing the COVID-19 Vaccine,” Barbara Arnwine, president and founder of Transformative Justice Coalition, wrote on Twitter. “She developed the specific scientific approach to mitigating the coronavirus.” COV I D -19 has disproportionately affected African Americans, who

make up a large percentage of the more than 290,000 U.S. residents to die from the virus. One study released by the COVID Collaborative, the NAACP and UnidosUS revealed that 14 percent of Black Americans trust a vaccine will be safe, and 18 percent trust it will be effective. Much of the concern stems from pervasive racism in medical research and healthcare, notably the 1932 Tuskegee experiment. “I would say to people who are vaccine-hesitant that you’ve earned the right to ask the questions that you have around these vaccines and this vaccine development process,” Dr. Corbett told CNN. “Trust, especially when it has been stripped from people, has to be rebuilt in a brick-by-brick fashion. And so, what I say to people first is that I empathize, and then secondly is that I’m going to do my part in laying those bricks. And I think that if everyone on our side, as physicians and scientists, went about it that way, then the trust would start to be rebuilt.”

In a year plagued by a pandemic that has disproportionately affected African Americans, and one rife with racial strife, MSNBC has named Rashida Jones the first Black person and Black woman president of the network. Jones, who easily becomes the most prominent woman in cable news, is scheduled to step into the top role on Feb. 1, Black History Month, replacing Phil Griffin, who had been at the cable news channel for more than 25 years. “ R a sh id a k nows a nd understands MSNBC, in part because it’s where she started when she first joined NBCU seven years ago,” the company reportedly wrote in an email to NBC News employees. “She knows that it is the people who work here that make it great, and she understands its culture. She also appreciates the impact and potential of the brand.” Currently serving as senior vice president for NBC News and MSNBC, Jones oversees MSNBC’s daytime and weekend programming. In the past year, the company noted that Jones has helped guide MSNBC’s coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic, the unrest and social justice protests that broke out over Black Americans’ treatment, and the 2020 election. She also helped with two influential series at the network, “Justice for All” and “Climate in Crisis.” Her promotion is seen as part of a mandate by NBC News to ultimately roll out a staff comprised of 50 percent of women and 50 percent of color. According to a news release, Jones was part of the team that helped NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker prepare for her role as moderator in the final presidential debate of 2020. Jones did not release a statement, but many of her journalism peers

saluted her on social media. “Congratulations to a wonderful person and Broadcast titan,” April Ryan wrote. “Rashida Jones is everything! We will be watching with pride as she becomes President of MSNBC.” Ya m i c h e Alcindor wrote: “Congratulations.” Georgia Dawkins, a producer at the Fox Magazine Show, “Central Ave,” offered a fond memory about Jones. “I got my first job in Atlanta because #RashidaJones spoke my name. Three years later, I finally got the chance to say thank you. Congratulations, Queen,” Dawkins tweeted. A graduate of Hampton University, where she earned induction into the Scripps Howard Journalism Hall of Fame, Jones previously served as news director for an NBC affiliate in Columbia, South Carolina, where she rebuilt and rebranded the news team to focus on in-depth investigative reporting. According to Jones’ biography, the station was number one in the market. Jones also served as director of live programming at The Weather Channel, leading coverage and programming for some of the network’s most historic weather events, including Hurricane Katrina, mass tornado outbreaks and paralyzing snowstorms. She serves as co-chair of Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications Advisory Board, a board member of the Carole Kneeland Project for Responsible Journalism, and a non-resident senior fellow with the University of Pennsylvania’s Fox Leadership Program. “Her promotion is bigger than our industry,” wrote NABJ President Dorothy Tucker. “It’s the kind of story Black and Brown children everywhere need to see, so they can know what’s possible.”

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December 24, 2020

COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

As Vaccinations Begin in California, a Second COVID Vaccine Is Released

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Quinci LeGardye | California Black Media

A second COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in California this week, one that is easier for smaller community centers and pharmacies to safely distribute than the Pfizer vaccine, which must be stored at ultra-cold temperatures:

around minus 70 degrees Celsius. On Dec. 18, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the emergency use of a vaccine developed by Moderna and the National Institutes of Health for adults 18 and older. The Western

Chick-fil-A Awards $5 Million to Organizations Impacting Communities of Color Community/Education News Chick-fil-A, Inc. is honored to announce the nonprofit recipients of the 2021 True Inspiration AwardsTM grants. The 34 organizations — 31 of which were nominated by their local Chick-fil-A restaurant Operator — serve their communities in the areas of education, hunger and homelessness. As 2021 True Inspiration Awards recipients, the organizations will receive a combined total of $5 million in grants to further their community efforts. Each year, Chick-fil-A One Members can participate in the selection process by casting their votes through the Chickfil-A App. This year, nearly one million people voted through the Chick-fil-A App to select the 2021 True Inspiration Award recipients. “Our 2021 awards recipients are tackling a diverse set of issues facing our communities, from fighting hunger to providing equitable opportunities for education and jobs,” said Rodney Bullard, vice president of corporate social responsibility for Chick-fil-A, Inc. “We know our cities and neighborhoods can only become stronger when we work together to solve hard problems. We’re honored to invest in the futures of these communitybased organizations so they can grow their programs and extend their impact.” In 2015, the True Inspiration Awards were created to carry on Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy’s legacy of generosity and community service. Since that time, 136 organizations in 31 states and Washington, D.C. have been awarded grants totaling more than $7.1 million. This year, Chick-fil-A quadrupled its annual investment in the True Inspiration Awards, with 34 individual grants ranging from $50,000 to $350,000. In addition to serving in the areas of education, hunger and homelessness, this year’s grantees are either Black-led or impact communities of color. From Yonge Street Mission in Toronto to Midtown Education Foundation in Chicago, this year’s 34 True Inspiration Awards recipients span two countries, 18 states and 29 cities. These

organizations have positively impacted more than 230,000 individuals through their work. DuBois Integrity Academy, located in Riverdale, Georgia, has been named this year’s S. Truett Cathy Honoree. Each year, the S. Truett Cathy Honoree grant is awarded to an organization that embodies the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of Chickfil-A’s late founder. This year, DuBois Integrity Academy will receive a $350,000 grant for its commitment to enriching the lives of its students through tailored curriculum and programming to meet the intellectual, social, behavioral and emotional needs of every child they serve. “With a whole-child approach to education, DuBois Integrity Academy is making a lasting impact on children and families in our community,” said Chris Smith, Operator of Riverdale Dwarf House, who nominated the organization for the award. “With this grant, DuBois Integrity Academy will be able to grow the school’s STEM programming, increase educational resources, and set its students on a path for future success.” Below is the full list of 2021 True Inspiration Awards grant recipients, each of them working in the areas of education, hunger and homelessness. Learn more about the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards here.

States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, which includes scientists from California, endorsed the vaccine on Dec. 20. The Moderna vaccine was developed using the same technology as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. In clinical trials involving over 30,000 adults, the Moderna vaccine was found to have 94.5 % efficacy at preventing COVID-19. Distribution of the Moderna vaccine will prioritize similar groups as the Pfizer vaccine: healthcare workers and longterm care residents and staff first, followed by essential workers and members of highrisk groups. It will also be sent to many smaller and rural hospitals. The general public will likely not receive the vaccine until spring or summer of 2021 California initially received 327,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, which was authorized Dec. 11. Some healthcare workers and long-term care

residents across the state have begun receiving vaccinations. Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have also begun receiving vaccinations based on the recommendation of the Attending Physician of Congress. Many politicians have been documenting their vaccinations on social media to encourage the public to follow their examples. California Congresswomen Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA-13), who received the vaccine on Dec. 19, encouraged Californians to take the shot. “Building public trust in this vaccine will be crucial if we want to turn the corner and crush this virus. I urge everyone, especially people of color who have suffered the most from this pandemic, to recognize that the risk of contracting COVID-19 far outweighs the understandable skepticism of this vaccine,” Lee said.

Chick-fil-A Awards $5 Million to Organizations Impacting Communities of Color...continued Hope Multiplied – Washington, D.C. Top Category Winners: Homelessness Wheeler Mission – Indianapolis, IN Lifestyles of Mar yland Foundation – La Plata, MD Yonge Street Mission – Toronto, ON Regional Recipients ElevateMeD, Inc. – Scottsdale, AZ Agape Youth and Family Center – Atlanta, GA City of Refuge – Atlanta, GA Ethos Classical – Atlanta, GA Share the Magic – Atlanta, GA M id t ow n E d u c a t io n a l Foundation – Chicago, IL Lighthouse Academy – Louisville, KY Empower 225 – Baton Rouge, LA Dutton Farm – Rochester Hills, MI

Life Remodeled – Detroit, MI MidCit y Excellence Community Learning Center – St. Joseph, MO Wash Away Unemployment – New Bern, NC Peacemakers of Rocky Mount – Rocky Mount, NC Inspire Sports Camps – Maywood, NJ Buffalo City Mission – Buffalo, NY Techie Youth Group – Rego Park, NY Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada – Las Vegas, NV Charleston County Parks Foundation – Charleston, SC Arlington Life Shelter – Arlington, TX Generation One – Houston, TX Hope Farm – Fort Worth, TX Cornerstones Inc. – Reston, VA College Success Foundation – Bellevue, WA Vine Maple Place – Maple Valley, WA

Moreno Valley Organ Donor to be Honored by OneLegacy as Part of Tournament of Roses Festivities Jan. 1 Community/ Education News

S. Truett Cathy Honoree DuBois Integrity Academy – Riverdale, GA Top Category Winners: Education Homeboy Industries – Los Angeles, CA C5 Youth Foundation Inc. – Atlanta, GA City Kids Wilderness Project – Washington, D.C. Top Category Winners: Hunger St. Paul’s Com mu nit y Development Corporation – Paterson, NJ Good News Community Kitchen – Occoquan, VA continued in next 2 columns

(LOS ANGELES – Dec. 21, 2020) — An organ donor from Moreno Valley will be among those honored by OneLegacy and Donate Life as part of the Tournament of Roses 2021 TV special, “The Rose Parade’s New Year Celebration presented by Honda.” The local donor, Xavier Kesan Brown, passed away at 13 months old. His family chose to donate his liver, lungs, pancreas, both kidneys and small intestine. Xavier’s mother, Kayla Fouse, said that donating her son’s organs was the best decision she ever

made for him and for her family. “It takes love and sacrifice to make the decision to donate organs, but it’s the greatest give anyone could ever give, and I am proud that my son was able to do that,” said Fouse. “While he is not physically here with us, there’s a piece of him still here helping others make memories he wasn’t able to make with us. He has given families more years, more birthdays and more holidays with their loved ones.” Since 2004, OneLegacy has continued in next 2 columns

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Moreno Valley Organ Donor to be Honored by OneLegacy as Part of Tournament of Roses Festivities Jan. 1...continued been the lead sponsor of the Donate Life Rose Parade float to spread the lifesaving message of organ, eye and tissue donation to an international audience. Although the 2021 parade is canceled due to COVID-19, Donate Life and the OneLegacy Foundation will keep the tradition alive with a 25-foot f loral sculpture, honoring 21 deceased donors from across the nation. “Lifesaving transplants would not be possible without generous donors and their families, who, in the midst of tragedy as they lose a loved one, find the courage to say yes to donation,” said Tom Mone, chairman of the Donate Life Rose Parade float committee and CEO of OneLegacy, the nonprofit organ, eye and tissue recovery organization serving the greater Los Angeles area. “We are proud and grateful to honor Xavier, and all these donors, whose acts of kindness have given others a second chance at life.” The Donate Life f loral sculpture, themed “Community of Life,” features a vibrant floral honeycomb built by bees, sharing the important message that we’re stronger when we work together as a community. Individually dedicated roses will adorn this floral installation to honor the gift of life given by donors, donor families, transplant recipients and health care heroes, carrying personal messages of love, remembrance, hope and gratitude. The Tournament of Roses 2021 TV special will include live-to-tape musical and marching band performances, heartwarming segments related to the Rose Parade, celebrity guest appearances, special Rose

Bowl game football highlights, equestrians, spectacular floats from years past, and a behindthe-scenes look into the making of a float. The Rose Parade TV special will air on various broadcast networks Jan. 1, 2021. The Donate Life Rose Parade Experience is produced by OneLegacy and is made possible thanks to dozens of sponsoring donation, transplant, health care and family care organizations along with individuals who help make donation and transplant possible across the country. Sponsors for 2021 include: American Association of Tissue Banks, Axogen, Community Tissue Services, CryoLife, Dignity Memorial Providers of Las Vegas, Donate Life California, Donor Alliance, Donor Network West, JJ’s Legacy, Legacy Donor Services Foundation, Legacy of Hope, LifeLink Foundation, LifeShare of Oklahoma, Lifesharing, LOPA, Nevada Donor Network, New England Donor Services, New Jersey Sharing Network, OneLegacy and Specialist Direct. About OneLegacy OneLegacy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation in seven counties in Southern California: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Kern. It serves more than 200 hospitals, 11 transplant centers, a diverse population of nearly 20 million, donors and families across the region, and waiting recipients across the country. For more information, visit onelegacy.org.

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December 24, 2020

STATE/GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS

California Worker Safety Concerns Intensify During the Holiday Season Due to Increased Demand for Products and Services California Labor Agency, DIR address COVID-19 pandemic health and safety concerns State/Government News

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Oakland, CA— In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the heightened demand for products and services during the winter holiday season, the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) and its Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) encourage employees and employers to learn more about worker safety and rights, and employer responsibilities. Each year, workers in warehouses, retail establishments, food processing plants and more are hired during the holiday season due to increased demands for products and services. These workers may not know

or understand their rights, and their employers may not be aware of their responsibilities, placing workers, employers and the public-at-large at greater risk for COVID-19 exposure. “Our goal is to reach workers who are more vulnerable to COVID-19 exposure and need information about their rights in the workplace, including paid sick leave benefits and how to report unsafe conditions,” said DIR Director Katie Hagen. “We also want employers to understand their responsibilities to comply with state labor laws and ensure a safe and healthful workplace.”

Coalition Representing Minority Communities Sends Letter to Congressional Black Caucus: 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines Risk Excluding People of Color Signers Include American Psychological Association, Grapevine Health, NAACP, National Hispanic Medical Association, Native American Agriculture Fund, The Nutrition Coalition, WANDA: Woman Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture State/Government News Washington, D.C. – The Food 4 Health (F4H) Alliance sent a letter to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) highlighting a recent F4H report that found more than 90% of the systematic reviews in the Scientific Report by the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee did not account for race, ethnicity, and/or socio-economic status. The report also found the Committee relied predominantly on white populations that are questionably generalized to the broader U.S. population. In light of these findings, the letter urges the CBC to impress upon Congress and the agencies-- the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services (USDA-HHS)-in charge of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) the importance of ensuring that the Guidelines serve all Americans. The signers of the letter include the American Psychological Association, NAACP, National Hispanic Medical Association, Native American Agriculture Fund, Grapevine Health, The Nutrition Coalition, and WANDA: Woman Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture. The letter states: “According to a recent report by the Food4Health Alliance, more than 90% of the scientific reviews conducted for the 2020 DGA did not account for race, ethnicity, and/or socio-economic status. The disturbing implication is

that the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans may not be appropriate for historically disadvantaged populations” said Simona James, spokesperson for the Food 4 Health Alliance. “The Dietary Guidelines have far-reaching influence over our country’s eating habits, but do not actually account for most of our population. This policy cannot afford to exclude those who struggle with chronic diseases— the majority of our nation— including the most vulnerable among us,” added James. Providing nutritional advice for those with obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases should be reflected in federal nutrition guidance. However, the DGA is focused exclusively on disease prevention for healthy Americans. The DGA does not advise on treatment; it, therefore, excludes the more than 60% of Americans who have been diagnosed with at least one diet-related chronic disease. According to the latest government data, 42.8% of American adults now have obesity, and these rates are 24% higher among Hispanics and African Americans. The rate of diabetes also continues to be significantly higher among racial minority groups. Native Americans (American Indians and Alaska Natives) have a greater chance of having diabetes than any other US racial group, and continued in next 2 columns

LWDA and DIR are addressing these concerns with a public education campaign in English and Spanish that focuses on high-risk industries for the holiday season, including manufacturing, warehouse and fulfillment centers, retail and food services, agricultural, food processing and meat packing, with detailed information on resources and benefits available on www.dir.ca.gov/COVID. The campaign is particularly focused on low-wage workers of color who face a higher risk of exposure to the virus. According to a recent UC Berkeley Labor

Center analysis, low-wage workers are less likely to be able to work remotely, and women in particular Black and Latina women - are more likely to have very close proximity to others on the job, which puts them at higher risk. This underscores the importance of highlighting workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities in key industries and regions across California. Following the winter holiday season, LWDA and DIR will continue to provide information on the rights of all workers to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. LWDA is an executive branch agency that oversees seven departments, boards and panels that serve California businesses and workers. Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

Coalition Representing Minority Communities Sends Letter to Congressional Black Caucus: 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines Risk Excluding People of Color...continued Pacific Islanders are 2.5 times more likely to get diagnosed with diabetes than white populations. “Research shows that a lifetime of malnourishment to crucial micronutrients and an imbalance of macronutrient intake predisposes us to nutrition related and inflammatory diseases. These diseases are not only at epidemic levels in Tribal communities, they are expensive and unnecessary. A more preventative approach to informing feeding programs will ensure a better quality of health for Native people and all Americans,” said Valerie Segrest, BSN, MA, Regional Director, Native Food & Knowledge Systems, Native American Agriculture Fund. “As minority Americans become the new majority by 2050, our nutrition policies and practices such as the DGA should reflect the growing demographic to eliminate health disparities. For instance, the 5-year federal research plan has yet to invest in African heritage foods as it has with other cultural diets. We need more data to support new recommendations in the DGA to achieve health equity in this country,” said Tambra Raye Stevenson, MPH, CEO WANDA. The COVID-19 pandemic brings greater urgency to addressing these chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease, depression, and diabetes, which have clearly

been linked to an increased risk to COVID-19 complications including hospitalization, intubation, and death. Higher rates of these chronic diseases among disadvantaged and communities of color are likely a factor in explaining the greater rates of COVID-19 seen in these groups. Rigorous scientific studies have shown that the healthful food choices as well as greater access to those foods in lowincome neighborhoods, among other social determinants of health, can start to reverse hypertension and type 2 diabetes within a matter of just weeks. “Greater investment should be made in researching and understanding individual eating habits so that our nutritional guidelines can move from a "onesize fits all" approach to one that is inclusive of all Americans. There is a lack of cultural representation in the Guidelines - and to not include studies that consider race/ethnicity limits their applicability and relevance to underserved communities. One’s culture plays a role in food choices, and these attitudes/ beliefs should be reflected in the research methodology when creating recommendations,” said Lisa K. Fitzpatrick MD, MPH, MPA, Founder and CEO of Grapevine Health.

Some Contract Workers Worry They May Owe State for EDD Overpayments Quinci LeGardye | California Black Media A difficult year for unemployed Californians is closing out with one more thing for them to worry about. The California Employment Development Depar tment (EDD) has asked at least 920,000 Pandemic Unemployment

Assistance (PUA) recipients to verify their income. Now, some of those Californians who lost their jobs because of the pandemic are concerned that an continued in next 2 columns

Some Contract Workers Worry They May Owe State for EDD Overpayments...continued unclear question the EDD used to determine their income may be coming back to haunt them. Whether it was intentional or an honest mistake, if they received too much money in emergency unemployment payments from the department based on the amount of income they reported, they may now have to pay it back. EDD began sending out notices on Nov. 21, and the agency has added a page to their website clarifying which documents can be used to verify income. The notice requires workers who received more than the PUA minimum benefit of $167 per week to verify their 2019 income using a copy of a 2019 federal or state tax return document. If they don’t have one, they can send business records, contracts, billing statements or similar records. If the EDD determines that a person’s net income was less than the amount they reported on the initial PUA application, the person’s benefit will be reduced to reflect their net income, and EDD will seek repayment of the difference between their “current weekly benefit and the decreased benefit amount, for each week you were paid,” according to the notice. There are now instructions r ega rd i ng pay i ng ba ck overpayment on the EDD’s website, and repayment plans are available. According to the EDD, PUA claimants will not be required to pay back the $600 federal supplemental compensation or $300 lost wage assistance payments. However, even just paying back the state overpayment would mean a bill of thousands of dollars for some Californians. According to some gig workers, the confusion comes from the type of income that the EDD requires self-employed workers receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) to report versus unemployed people who qualified for regular unemployment insurance (UI). PUA, which was created to get COVID-19 relief to gig and contract workers as well as workers who do not qualify for traditional UI, calculates aid based on net income, or the income someone makes after deducting expenses. UI is based on gross income, or the amount one makes in total. The difference between gross and net income can be wide for self-employed workers. Expenses that can be deducted include gas, maintenance or

mileage for vehicles used for work, equipment and office supplies, and a percentage of rent for a home office. The large difference between gross and net income can mean that people who reported their gross income for PUA may have received thousands of dollars more in benefits. This development comes six months after there was widespread confusion and a series of mishaps during the initial rollout of PUA – a period marked by unclear information about how people could sign up for unemployment benefits, which online portal they could use to file their claims and even a state website that crashed. For months, beginning last Spring into the summer, contract workers did not know whether they were even eligible to receive unemployment benefits from the state or the temporary extra $600 per week the federal government provided to help bring relief to people left jobless by the pandemic. Gig workers say there may have also been confusion among applicants who did not have accurate income information because they had not yet filed their 2019 taxes when the state started receiving PUA applications. This year, both the federal government and California extended their tax filing deadlines to July 15. “If individuals reported gross wages instead of net income, which is an understandable mistake, it could lead to an overpayment. Under the CARES Act, a PUA overpayment currently cannot be waived,” According to a statement from the EDD. Even if the Califor nia EDD, wanted to forgive the overpayments, they would not be able to. Only the federal government can make that decision because the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which established PUA, does not allow states to waive repayment. There is currently a bipartisan bill moving through the U.S. House of Representatives that is proposing repayment waivers if the worker was not at fault for overpayment and if repayment would mean severe economic hardship for that individual. Across California last month, the state unemployment rate stood at 8.2 % compared to 3.0 % at this same time last year. During the first two months of the pandemic, an estimated 2.6 million Californians lost their jobs.

DMV Extends Temporary Halt to Behindthe-Wheel Driving Tests Until January 4 Offices remain open. Customers encouraged to go online first Government News Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles will continue its temporary suspension of behind-the-wheel driving tests until at least January 4. The DMV previously announced a two-week suspension through at least December 28. The DMV is taking this step for the health and safety of customers and employees during the current statewide surge in COVID-19 cases. Customers with scheduled appointments through January 4 will be notified their tests are canceled. The DMV will automatically reschedule the tests at a later date. DMV drive test examiners will be redirected to assist with other customer transactions.

In-vehicle testing is a requirement for first-time driver’s license holders and commercial license applicants. The temporary suspension includes commercial and noncommercial tests, but does not apply to motorcycle drive tests, which can be conducted at a safe distance. To protect customers and employees, the DMV requires everyone who enters the DMV to wear a face covering, physically distance and have their temperature checked. To best serve customers and maintain appropriate distance, the number of people allowed in the office is limited, chairs are appropriately spaced, and plexiglass has been installed. continued on page 4

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December 24, 2020

RELIGION/LIFESTYLE

“Flowing From My Heart─ Are the Issues of My Heart─ It’s Gratefulness!” By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah It may sound odd in the middle of a pandemic, but never have I been more thankful than I am now. Awake, alive, grateful! “Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift!” [2 Corinthians 9:15]. I tell you, we should not let a day go by when we don't thank God for His grace and mercy. [Ephesians 5:19-20]. For every day that we are alive, we have a reason to give thanks. Even though we don’t get to choose the circumstances, we don’t get to choose what life throws at us, we don’t get to choose what other human beings do to us, but we do get to choose how we respond. And that’s both a privilege and a blessing. I tell you, “Flowing from my heart, are the issues of my heart, it’s gratefulness.” Some may ask, “How can anyone give thanks with so much suffering and want throughout the land? How can people praise a God who permits such widespread anguish? Why should we be thankful? David answered the question in [Psalms 103:2]: “Bless the Lord, O my soul; and forget none of His benefits.”

“Count your blessings, name them one by one,” then thank God for His marvelous mercies! The Psalmist said in [Psalm 92:12] it is a good thing to thank the Lord for His loving-kindness in the morning and His faithfulness in the night. I tell you, “Flowing from my heart, are the issues of my heart, it’s gratefulness.” “Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” [Colossians 2:7]. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” [Psalms 103:1-5]. “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever!” [Psalms 107:1]. Praying many blessings over you in this season of thankfulness and joy. Have a happy and glorious Christmas! “Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” [Ephesians 5:19-20].

Witness For Justice#1026

Abolish the Death Penalty

Sarah Lund Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice I will never forget the night when I sat in the damp and cold dungeon known as Missouri’s death row. My chair was not electric, but plastic. I was not inside a cell but sitting outside of a metal cage. Inside the cage, curled up in a fetal position was my cousin Paul. The clock was ticking down the minutes to his execution by lethal injection. We only had a few minutes to talk. As both Paul’s spiritual advisor and cousin, I offered him these parting words, “Paul, you are a child of God. I love you and God loves you.” Paul’s execution took place 18 years ago, yet I will never forget the horror of witnessing statesanctioned murder. I cannot unsee what I saw, and I cannot dismember what I remember. I am in treatment today for posttraumatic stress disorder, in part, because of the personal violence I experienced being in such proximity to the well-oiled killing machine that is the American capital punishment complex. Now we all are witnesses to this killing machine running on full speed, seemingly fueled by an unquenchable lust for the unattainable power of the gods, as the federal government begins to execute the largest number of God’s children on federal death row in recent history of any U.S. administration. As a mother, as a wife, as a Christian minister, and as the family member of a person who died by lethal injection, I testify to the soul violence that capital punishment inflicts on a nation. Whether you are the chaplain offering the last rites, or the nurse offering an anti-anxiety

sedative to the death-row inmate, or the prison guard stationed at the doorway of the execution chamber, this multi-million-dollar endeavor is a misguided use of human and financial resources. But much worse than that, the death penalty is an abuse of God’s grace and mercy entrusted to us. The death penalty targets the people most in need of God’s grace and mercy. Nearly all those who end up on death row in the U.S. come from lives of poverty, racial injustice, adverse childhood experiences, mental health conditions, and generations of trauma. Take time to read the stories of those recently executed by this administration and those slated for execution in the first weeks of 2021—a total of 13 people, including Brandon Bernard. Brandon was an 18-year-old when sentenced to death, and in his early 40s when he died on December 10 by modern-day lynching. The death penalty should be abolished worldwide. As a survivor of execution loss, I weep for the loss of my cousin’s life, a life created in God’s image. I weep for all whose lives are ended through corrupt calculations of this heartless killing machine. May God and our elected leaders hear our cries for just mercy as we seek to be a people of justice, peace, and love. May the new year grant opportunities for radical change that turns our execution chambers into rehabilitation chambers, our lethal injection needles into vaccine needles, and our death rows into rows where new life can be born.

Push is On to Increase African Moderna Vaccine Shipped to San Bernardino County American Confidence in COVID Lifestyle News Vaccine NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s foremost infectious disease physician, also championed the work of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an African American scientist, whom Dr. Fauci said was at the forefront of the development of the vaccine. “So, the first thing you might want to say to my African American brothers and sisters is that the vaccine that you’re going to be taking was developed by an African American woman. And that is just a fact,” Dr. Fauci remarked. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Former President Barack Obama has vowed to take the new COVID-19 vaccination on live television. Dr. Ebony Hilton, a physician in the critical care and anesthesiology department at the University of Virginia Health, is also publicly taking the vaccine and documenting how she’s coping on YouTube. On Day 1 of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, Queens, New York, critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay received the first dose of the twoshot vaccine at about 9:20 a.m. EST on Monday, December 14. What Obama, Dr. Hilton, and Lindsay all have in common is that they are African American. Intentional or not, the rollout has featured prominent Black people. The mistrust in medicine and science in the Black community remains palpable for lots of well-founded reasons. “Truth and transparency are going to start with me,” Dr. Hilton declared. “I want you to see me in real-time as I undergo this process, and as my body adapts as I have this medicine in my body.” Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, an African American, also urged Black people to get vaccinated. Baker praised Meharry Medical College President Dr. James Hildreth, one of the world’s leading immunologists and an African American who sat on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s panel that approved the rollout of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine. “There was an African American doctor that was in charge of the vaccine,” Baker said during a video call. “I felt more comfortable that he and other African Americans were on the boards to come up with the vaccine. And he guaranteed that it wouldn’t be another Tuskegee kind of experiment. And he urged Black Americans to use the vaccine.” Because of the Tuskegee experiment, the notorious 40year study that began in 1932, where U.S. Public Health officials misled African Americans about their health status. The study’s participants were infected with syphilis, and health officials withheld treatment like penicillin, leaving some to die. “The Tuskegee Experiment ended ten years before I was born,

and we still have heavy metal laced water in Flint, Michigan, we still have not fixed,” Dr. Hilton offered. However, she offered optimism about the new coronavirus vaccine. “So, join me, and I’ll be as open and honest as possible. We have one time to do this right, and I’m hoping it’s this time.” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s foremost infectious disease physician, also championed the work of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an African American scientist, whom Dr. Fauci said was at the forefront of the development of the vaccine. “So, the first thing you might want to say to my African American brothers and sisters is that the vaccine that you’re going to be taking was developed by an African American woman. And that is just a fact,” Dr. Fauci remarked. More than 300,000 Americans have died, and nearly 17 million have contracted the coronavirus. Some reports indicate that as many as 25 percent of COVID-19 victims are African American. However, that hasn’t stopped the skepticism about the vaccine among many Black people. “We saw early on that vaccine acceptance and willingness to enroll in vaccine clinical trials were going to be a major challenge,” Dr. Reed Tuckson, a former public health commissioner in Washington, D.C., and the leader of the Black Coalition Against COVID-19, a D.C.-based effort to spread information about the virus and potential vaccines to Black Americans, told NBC News. Over the past several months, the coalition has worked with several Washington community organizations, historically Black colleges and universities, and community leaders, to share information about Covid-19 prevention. They also drafted a public “Love Letter to Black America” that calls for people to be open to vaccines when they are available. “The African American community needs to understand that 2020 is not 1930 or 1940,” Tuckson said. “There were no African American physicians or scientists or health policy leaders in the past. Today is a different situation.”

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San Bernardino County was among the first in the state today (12/20/20), to receive doses of the recently approved Moderna vaccine. The 21,650 doses received by the County today are being shipped to health care partners throughout the county and will be administered to frontline health care workers beginning immediately. Moderna joins Pfizer as the only vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use to fight COVID-19. Thousands of health care professionals in the county have received the vaccine, and with more shipments expected weekly, it is the hope of public health officials that there will be enough vaccines for all frontline hospital workers by end of this week. “For several months, San Bernardino County has been working aggressively with the state and our countywide health system to craft a plan for shipping, storage and distribution of vaccines once they became available,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “This preparation put

us in an excellent position to get doses to these frontline heroes. It is our hope that we will have given the first dose to all of our frontline health care workers by the first or second week of January.” Both vaccines require two doses, 21 days apart for the Pfizer vaccine and 28 days for Moderna, and both have shown to be at least 94% effective at preventing symptomatic cases. Latest Stats 163,945 Confirmed Cases (up 4 % from the previous day) 1,375 Deaths (up 3.6% from the previous day) 1,494,409 Tests (up 2.7% from the previous day) Current Southern California ICU Capacity: 0% (Goal to lift State Stay-at-Home Order: 15%) For more statistics from the COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard, click the desktop or mobile tab on the County’s sbcovid19.com website.

DMV Extends Temporary Halt to Behind-theWheel Driving Tests Until January 4...continued from page 3 Safety measures in place for behind-the-wheel tests include required face coverings, temperature checks, cracked windows for increased air circulation and seat covers. While DMV offices remain open to serve the public, the DMV continues to encourage all customers to use its online services, expanded virtual services

and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals. Nearly all Californians can now renew their driver’s license online – even if the renewal notice states an office visit is required. Customers can also use the Service Advisor on the DMV website to learn their options to complete DMV tasks.

Construction starts at Goodman Logistics Center Fontana III, supporting e-commerce-led expansion Lifestyle News

Goodman Logistics Center Fontana III will provide essential infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for logistics space with easy access to large consumer markets. Goodman has commenced construction of a 1.1 millionsquare-foot logistics campus in the Inland Empire West, Southern California, a prime logistics location. Scheduled for opening in summer 2021, Goodman Logistics Center Fontana III will provide essential infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for logistics space with easy

access to large consumer markets. The site will provide customers with access to 18 million consumers within a same day drivetime, with a combined consumer purchasing power of $215 billion annually. The flexible campus design has the capacity to accommodate continued on page 6

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010808 Date Filed: 11/24/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/24/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TRIMOOR SHIPPING GEN P’SHIP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12403 CENTRAL AVENUE, #735 CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: MALISSA A. SYLVAIN 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: 12403 CENTRAL AVENUE #735 CHINO, CA 91710 This business is/was conducted by: A Trust Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 11, 2020 Sylvain, Malissa Adiola, Trustee Of Avery Imago Dei Express Trust, 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 December 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010651 Date Filed: 11/19/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/19/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HIGHLAND AUTO REGISTRATION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:1057 W. HIGHLAND AVE. #B SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: FADI N. YEHIA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1057 W. HIGHLAND AVE. #B SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 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 Fadi Yehia, 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 December 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010668 Date Filed: 11/19/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/19/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SILVER STAR AUTO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 25444 3RD ST., STE A SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Mailing Address: 1057 W. HIGHLAND AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: FADI N. YEHIA 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: 1057 W. HIGHLAND AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 18, 2013 Fadi Yehia, 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 December 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011140 Date Filed: 12/08/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/08/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): VERTICAL COMPUTERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:14182 CENTRAL AVE, UNIT D CHINO, CA 91710 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: VERTICAL IT SOLUTIONS INC.State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14182 CENTRAL AVE UNIT D CHINO, CA 91710 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 Steven Sedory, 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 December 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011225 Date Filed: 12/10/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ISAIAH IMAGO DEI EXPRESS TRUST D/B/A ISAIAH BEY

County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:12403 CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 768 CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: MALISSA A. SYLVAIN Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 12403 CENTRAL AVE. SUITE 768 CHINO, CA 91710 This business is/was conducted by: A Trust Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 10, 2017 Sylvain, Malissa A., Trustee, 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 December 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010934 Date Filed: 12/01/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SUM’N SWEET County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5978 HONEYSUCKLE LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Name of Individual Registrant: COURTNEY ANDREWS Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 5978 HONEYSUCKLE LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Name of Individual Registrant: CHEYENNE ANDREWS Residence Street Address: 5978 HONEYSUCKLE LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is/was conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 20, 2020 Courtney Andrews, General Partner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010887 Date Filed: 11/30/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/30/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SOPHISTICATED TALENT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:171 WEST 40TH STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Mailing Address: 3225 MCLEOD DRIVE, UNIT 100 LAS VEGAS, NV 89121 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SOPHISTICATED HOMES INC. State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4177461 Residence Street Address: 1008 W. AVENUE M14, SUITE A -D180 PALMDALE, CA 93551 Name of Individual Registrant: Residence Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/14/2020 Faraj Mourad, 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 December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010782 Date Filed:11/23/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/23/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): STRADA’S TRANSPORT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 13461 MOHAWK RD APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 Name of Individual Registrant: ERIK E. ESTRADA 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: 13461 MOHAWK RD. APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Erik E. Estrada, 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 December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010830 Date Filed: 11/25/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): VIP FIT STUDIO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1230 W. FOOTHILL BLVD. STE B RIALTO,

CA 92376 Mailing Address: 2122 W. CHESTNUT ST. APT. 2501 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Name of Individual Registrant: PERLA RIVERA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2122 W. CHESTNUT ST. APT. 2501 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct. 01, 2020 Perla Rivera, 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 December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010790 Date Filed: 11/24/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/24/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. RANCHO RV & SELF STORAGE 2. RANCHO CUCAMONGA RV & BOAT STORAGE 3. RANCHO RV & BOAT STORAGE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:12050 ARROW ROUTE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 Mailing Address: 2042 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92612 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: GUARDIAN STORAGE CENTERS, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2042 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92612 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/16/2004 John Minar, Managing Mem. of Guardian Storage Centers, LLC GP of GSC Rancho I, LP, 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 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011235 Date Filed: 12/10/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. REAL WORK FROM HOME JOBS AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 2. KAY DOLIVER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:19057 LINDSAY STREET HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: DARLENE K. OLIVER 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: 19057 LINDSAY ST 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: Not Applicable Darlene Oliver, Author/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 December 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011286 Date Filed: 12/14/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/14/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HANG LOOSE HONEY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7080 NYACK RD. PHELAN, CA 92371 Mailing Address: PO BOX 294544 PHELAN, CA 92329 Name of Individual Registrant: EDWIN RODRIGUEZ 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: 7080 NYACK RD. PHELAN, CA 92371 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 10, 2020 Edwin Rodriguez, 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 December 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 14, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011503 Date Filed: 12/17/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): B.D. SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 864 N. J STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 Name of Individual Registrant: BENJAMIN DELGADILLO 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: 864 N. J STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 01, 2020 Benjamin Delgadillo, 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 December 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 14, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER

AMENDED TO SHOW CAUSE CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 2019337

FOR

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MICHAEL ANTHONY FERNANDEZ and TALIA ZURI FERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. CAMILLE ADRIENNE FERNANDEZ to Proposed name: CAMILA ADRIENNE FERNANDEZ 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: 1/07/2021 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 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: Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 5, correction 12, 19, 26, correction December 24, 2020.

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TRACY DELGADO

CASE NO. PROPS 2000921 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: TRACY

DELGADO

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RONALD L. HINSHAW in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RONALD L. HINSHAW 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: January 12, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. : S35P 247 West Third Street , 2nd Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central/Main IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Guay P. Wilson 14 N. Eighth Street PO Box 166 Redlands, CA 92373 (909) 793-2044 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BOBBY JOE POWELL CASE NO.: PROPS 1900929 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: BOBBY

JOE POWELL

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: PATRICIA ANN LONG aka PATRICIA ANN POWELL in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRICIA ANN LONG aka PATRICIA ANN POWELL 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: February 1, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. : S37P 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 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. Attorney for petitioner: Patricia Ann Long aka Patricia Ann Powell 6228 Sundown Road Phelan, CA 92371 (760) 954-9465 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 10, 17, 24, 2020.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ETTA C. WILLS aka ETTA CATHERINE WILLS aka ETTA WILLS CASE NO. : PROPS 2000866 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: ETTA C.

WILLS aka ETTA CATHERINE WILLS aka ETTA WILLS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: STEVEN H. WADE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STEVEN H. WADE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 12/28/2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: S-36 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: BRYAN C. HARTNELL, Esq. 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 10, 17, 24, 2020.

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Social Workers Deliver Gifts and Holiday Cheer to Young Adults Leaving Foster Care Behind Foster youth often experience isolation and loneliness during holidays, pandemic makes it worse

Anahi Reyes, 20, with her social worker Jaqueline Pintado in the background.

Children’s Services social worker, Jaqueline Pintado, delivers gifts Monday in Riverside to young adults preparing to leave foster care for independent living.

RIVERSIDE, Ca.— Riverside County social workers on Monday delivered holiday bags loaded with goodies and gifts to Anahi Reyes and 160 young adults who are preparing to leave foster care for independent living. Outside her apartment, Anahi, 20, said youth in foster care can experience feelings of isolation during the holidays when celebrations center on family gatherings. This year, she said she thinks the pandemic has increased those feelings of isolation and loneliness even more. “These gifts make us feel special,” said Anahi. She entered foster care at age 10, and has been in

the extended program helps young adults between age 18 and 21 learn life skills, including budgeting, job assistance and finding community resources. Anahi will be 21 early next year. “She’s learning important life skills she can use and is going into the real world knowing what’s expected of her as an adult,” said Jaqueline Pintado, Anahi and Gerardo’s social worker. Church groups and community organizations contributed to the gift bags, which traditionally have been shared at a sit-down holiday dinner. “Helping these kids gives me

care for a decade. She smiled at the gift bag brimming with cookies, a knitted beanie, soft blanket, personal care products, gift cards and kits to decorate holiday items delivered by her social worker, Jacqueline Pintado. “These gifts show us the community cares.” Anahi’s brother, Gerardo Reyes, 19, also felt the same way when he received his bag and said the gifts helped to brighten his mood. Anahi and Gerardo are just two of hundreds of Riverside County youth you have chosen to participate in Extended Foster Care. Foster youth can choose to exit at 18, however

Olympic Champion, Humanitarian Rafer Johnson Dies at 86 NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1968, Johnson, NFL star Rosey Grier and journalist George Plimpton, apprehended Sirhan Sirhan immediately after Robert F. Kennedy was shot and killed. “America lost a sports icon with the passing of Rafer Johnson,” ESPN’s Michael Eaves tweeted. “At one point, he was viewed as the best athlete in the world after winning the silver decathlon at the 1956 Olympics followed by the gold in 1960.”

great joy,” said Julia Gardner, who joined volunteers at Immanuel Lutheran Church, which paid for gift cards in the holiday bags. “This is what’s in my heart to do.” Older youth and young adults in foster care overcome significant obstacles to successfully transition to adulthood, said Charity Douglas, assistant director of Children’s Services, a division of the county’s Department of Public Social Services. “Support from our community and faith-based partners has helped our youth develop resiliency and know that they are loved and valued,” Douglas said.

Olympic Champion, Humanitarian Rafer Johnson Dies at 86...continued On June 5, 1968, Johnson was working on Kennedy’s presidential campaign when Sirhan Sirhan shot the Democratic candidate at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. “It was one of the most devastating moments in my life,” Johnson later recalled. After retiring from Olympic competition, Johnson began an acting career that included a starring role in the 1989 James

Bond movie, “License to Kill.” He also took up many charitable causes, including working with the Peace Corps, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the American Red Cross. Johnson is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Betsy, his children Jenny Johnson Jordan, Josh Johnson, his sonin-law Kevin Jordan, and four grandchildren.

MLB ‘Unfiltered Series’ Features Conversations on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Rafer Johnson, the first Black captain of a United States Olympic team, has died. He was 86. Johnson, a renown athlete, and humanitarian carried the American flag into Rome’s Olympic Stadium in 1960. He went on to win gold in the decathlon and became a close associate of the Kennedy family. In 1968, Johnson, NFL star Rosey Grier and journalist George Plimpton, apprehended Sirhan Sirhan immediately after Robert F. Kennedy was shot and killed. “America lost a sports icon with the passing of Rafer Johnson,” ESPN’s Michael Eaves tweeted. “At one point, he was viewed as the best athlete in the world after winning the silver decathlon at the 1956 Olympics followed by the gold in 1960.” UCLA’s sports department also posted a tweet memorializing Johnson. “Today, we mourn the loss of legendary Bruin and humanitarian Rafer Johnson,” the school posted along with a photo of Johnson taken during one of his 1960s competitions.

“Words cannot sufficiently express what Rafer means to this athletic department,” the statement continued. Born August 18, 1934, in Hillsboro, Texas, Johnson and his family moved to California in 1945. Johnson’s brother, Jim, became an NFL star, eventually earning induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rafter Johnson became an Olympic star, winning the decathlon at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics. He also proved a standout athlete, excelling in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field. Ultimately, Johnson earned consideration as being among the world’s greatest athletes from 1955 through his Olympic triumph in 1960, winning a national decathlon championship in 1956, and a silver medal at the Melbourne Olympics that same year. He set world records in the decathlon three different times. In 1984, Johnson was selected to light the torch at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to open the Games. continued in next 2 columns

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Mixed-Status Families Eligible for New Covid-19 Relief Package By Latinovations Staff

(December 22, 2020)The new Covid-19 relief package is expected to pass Congress very soon and this time households with people of mixed immigration status will be eligible. This is a significant change from the previous relief package because it excluded millions of people in mixed-status families in a pandemic in which immigrants are among the front-line workers. On Sunday evening, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated that the new covid-19 relief package will include a payment of up to $600 per adult and child including mixed- status households. The CARES Act, which was a COVID-19 relief package, passed in March by Congress, included payments of $1,200 per adult and $500 per child for people who filed taxes within

the last two years using a Social Security number. However, undocumented immigrants and immigrants who do not have a social security number were not eligible for the relief package as well as anyone who was filing jointly with someone ineligible. According to the Migration Policy Institute, about 14.4 million people in mixed- status families were completely excluded from the previous relief checks as well as 5.1 million people who were citizens or green card holders. Individuals in mixed-status household sued the government for excluding them from the stimulus checks. Democrats along with other advocates pushed for the next relief check to include everyone who pays taxes including undocumented immigrants.

Construction starts at Goodman Logistics Center Fontana III, supporting e-commerce-led expansion...continued from page 4 customer requirements from 212,420 to 453,020 square feet. Goodman recently completed and leased two additional logistics centers to Amazon and an e-commerce furniture supplier, eFulfill, located adjacent to the Fontana III property. Collectively these facilities created hundreds of new jobs in the local community. Anthony Rozic, CEO of Goodman North America said: “Consumer needs and demands are growing quicker than ever before with online sales growth up 37.1% from $145.47 billion for the same quarter the previous year1. E-commerce companies must now be faster and more adaptable in order to accommodate this changing environment. Our new facility will provide companies with space

in a strategic location to meet growing consumer expectations.” The Inland Empire industrial market provides one of the most vital supply chain networks in the United States. Transportation infrastructure, proximity to the largest commercial seaports in the country, and state-of-the art logistics centers, have made the region a global trade hub that is creating robust, ongoing economic and employment opportunities. With 89,519 job seekers within a 15 mile radius and access to skilled workers, the facility will create the potential for thousands of new jobs for local residents and help to support a recovering economy. For more information about Goodman North America or the Fontana III property, please visit us.goodman.com.

Credited for Breaking Numerous Glass Ceilings, Treasurer Fiona Ma is named as a Trailblazer in Public Finance Local News

To date, MLB has spent nearly $2 billion with diverse businesses since this initiative began. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) Major League Baseball’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is hosting its annual “Unfiltered Series” featuring conversations with MLB’s Chief Baseball Development Officer and former Los Angeles Angels General Manager, Tony Reagins. The conversations, which began on Friday, December 18, include leadership from The Players Alliance, including retired star Curtis Granderson, Chris Dickerson, and Chris Young. The panel series, which is typically held during Baseball’s Winter Meetings to provide attendees with an opportunity to hear perspectives from individuals throughout the

sport on diversity issues, will be streamed on MLB.com on Friday and Monday, December 21. Granderson, Dickerson, and Young are expected to highlight Monday’s panel that MLB Network Analyst Harold Reynolds will moderate. The athletes plan to discuss the goals of The Player’s Alliance. Conversations will focus on the significant issues related to diversity at all levels of the sport and how this past year has inspired the future actions of The Players Alliance and MLB. The “Unfiltered Series” follows several virtual symposia hosted by MLB’s Office of Diversity, continued on page 8

SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has been selected by leaders in the finance industry as the winner of the 10th Annual Freda Johnson Public Sector Award for Trailblazing Women in Public Finance for having broken through numerous glass ceilings and for her commitment to mentoring young women in the workplace. The award by Northeast Women in Public Finance (NEWPF) and The Bond Buyer newspaper is presented annually to two women who are accomplished leaders in the public finance industry, according to Vivian Altman, who along with Kimberly Lyons serves as co-presidents NEWPF. “The honoree has taken the initiative with respect to her career and is a role model as to how to be a leader; has introduced innovative practices, financings or programs that have provided benefits to the

municipal industry; developed individuals in the industry, actively serves as a mentor; promotes the participation and professional growth of women in public finance; and, demonstrates the highest levels of professionalism and integrity, reflecting positively on the public finance industry,” said Altman. “Treasurer Ma has maintained a lifelong focus and commitment to promoting women and encouraging diversity in workplaces.” The winner of the private sector award is Suzanne Mayes, Co-Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Public & Project Finance practice group and Co-Chair of the Business Law Department. Named for Freda Johnson, whose outstanding and successful career in public finance has inspired so many women in the municipal bond industry, continued on page 7

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Covered California Joins African-American Health Leaders Urging Californians to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations and Encouraging Consumers to Get Covered in 2021 County/Health News * Covered California joined forces with African-American health leaders on vaccine safety to urge Black Californians to get inoculated as two surveys found that many were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. * The call to encourage all Californians to get vaccinated comes as COVID-19 infections and deaths are surging across the state and country. * In order to address the health care needs of Californians, Covered California extended the first major open-enrollment deadline to give consumers through Dec. 30 to sign up for coverage that begins on Jan. 1. * More than 1.2 million Californians are uninsured right now, even though they are eligible for financial help from Covered California, or lowcost or no-cost coverage through Medi-Cal.

Covered California Joins African-American Health Leaders Urging Californians to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations and Encouraging Consumers to Get Covered in 2021... continued first became available in 2020, are benefiting nearly 600,000 consumers — including more than 41,000 middle-income consumers who had previously been ineligible for financial help because they exceeded the federal income requirements. The state subsidies are only available to eligible consumers through Covered California. The amount of financial help consumers receive will vary depending on their age, their annual household income and the cost of health care in their region. The state individual mandate penalty will also return for 2021. Consumers who can afford health care coverage, but choose to go without, could pay a penalty when they file their state taxes in 2022. The penalty is administered by California’s Franchise Tax Board, and could be as much as $2,250 for a family of four. Shop

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Those interested in applying for coverage can explore their options — and find out whether they are eligible for financial help — in just a few minutes by using the Shop and Compare Tool at CoveredCA.

com. All they need to do is enter their ZIP code, household income and the ages of those who need coverage to find out which plans are available in their area. Covered California has already begun to see high call volumes and is encouraging consumers to act now and not wait until the end of the month to sign up. “Do not wait until the last minute, or let this deadline go past, without checking your options,” Lee said. “In only a few minutes at CoveredCA.com, you can see which plans are available in your area and whether you qualify for financial help to bring the price of coverage within reach.” Getting Help Enrolling C o n s u m e r s i nt e r e s t e d in lear ning more about their coverage options can: Visit www.CoveredCA.com. Get free and confidential inperson assistance, in a variety of languages, from a certified enroller. Have a certified enroller call them and help them for free. Call Covered California at (8 0 0) 3 0 0 -15 0 6 .

Credited for Breaking Numerous Glass Ceilings, Treasurer Fiona Ma is named as a Trailblazer in Public Finance... continued from page 6 Photo credit: Covered California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California teamed up with African-American health leaders on Tuesday to address vaccine confidence and encourage Black Californians to get inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, and to sign up for quality health insurance coverage through Covered California or Medi-Cal. “The pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on our lives, particularly among communities of color,” said Peter V. Lee, executive director of Covered California. “With a vaccine now being distributed across California and the nation, we are teaming up with AfricanAmerican health leaders to urge people to get inoculated. The vaccine is our way to stop COVID-19, and we want to urge everyone to get inoculated as soon as the vaccine is available to them.” The latest data from the state shows that the rate of death associated with COVID-19 among Black Californians (7.1 percent) is nearly double the infection rate (4 percent). Two national surveys show that Black Americans are the racial and ethnic group least likely to get vaccinated. A Pew Research Center Survey found that only 42 percent of Black Americans said they would “definitely” or “probably” take the COVID-19 vaccine if it were available today, which is well below the results of Asian (83 percent), Hispanic (63 percent) and White (61 percent) groups. A Kaiser Family Foundation survey also found that willingness of Black adults (62 percent) to get vaccinated was lower than White (73 percent) and Hispanic (71 percent) groups. Click here for a fact sheet on “COVID-19 and the African A m e r ic a n C o m mu n it y.” The studies pointed to a fear of side effects and a lack of confidence in the government and medical community, something California health leaders say needs

to be addressed and acknowledged to move forward with protecting our communities from COVID-19. “This distrust is deeply rooted and based on injustices and unethical treatment that many Black Americans have experienced in our medical institutions,” said Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, California surgeon general. “It is imperative that we engage with communities to address their concerns so that all of our communities can feel confident that these vaccines are safe and that they are our key to defeating this virus.” The Pew Research Center Survey also found that Black Americans are far more likely to say they know someone who has been hospitalized or died as a result of the virus (71 percent) compared to other ethnic groups (Hispanic, 61 percent; White, 49 percent; Asian, 48 percent). One of the hardest hit regions in the state is Los Angeles, where officials at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital say the infection rate of 25 percent is more than double the county rate. “We have more COVID-19 patients in our hospital than facilities that are three to four times our size do, and while we exceeded our surge-plan capacity a few days ago, the patients continue to come,” said Dr. Elaine Batchlor, CEO of the hospital. “More than 80 percent of our staff are people of color, and we have vaccinated hundreds of our front-line workers. We need to show the Black community that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and encourage them to get it when they can.” The higher death rate can be attributed to several factors, including that many Black Americans are part of our essential workforce and more likely to be exposed to the virus and vulnerable to the economic consequences. Black Americans also are disproportionately affected by serious health conditions such as certain cancers, diabetes,

hypertension and obesity, which can cause further complications with and vulnerability to COVID19.“The pandemic has affected everyone, but particularly those with underlying health conditions that are more common in the Black community and put people at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19,” said Dr. Adrian James of the West Oakland Health Council. “In addition to assuring our community that these vaccines are safe, we must make sure they are distributed equitably and in a timely fashion to people of color.” In order to spread the word among African-American com mu n it ie s nat ional ly, America’s Black doctors and nurses have created the Black Coalition Against COVID-19. Dr. David Carlisle is a member of the coalition, as well as the president and CEO of the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, a historically Black school in Los Angeles. “While it is understandable to question things, the science is clear: We are dealing with a deadly pandemic,” said Carlisle. “COVID-19 kills, and the only solution is a vaccination.” Click here to watch the Black Coalition Against COVID-19’s video, “A Love Letter to Black America,” which states, “We know that our collective role in helping to create a vaccine that works for Black people — and that we trust — has an impact on our very survival.” The pandemic has also highlighted the importance of quality health care coverage. Right now, an estimated 1.2 million Californians are uninsured — including an estimated 67,000 African Americans — even though they are eligible for financial help through Covered California, or they qualify for low-cost or nocost coverage through Medi-Cal. In response to the crisis, and to ensure that Californians have the health care coverage they need

during the pandemic, Covered California took the unprecedented step of giving consumers until Dec. 30 to sign up for coverage that begins on Jan. 1, 2021. Covered California also partnered with national celebrities — such as three-time NBA World Champion and two-time Most Valuable Player, Stephen Curry — to encourage people to get covered. The effort is a call to action to get covered, not only with a mask to protect against COVID-19, but also with a quality health insurance plan. “Having health insurance means you can stay healthy and get care when you need it. Being healthy means our kids can learn, we can work and our families can be strong,” Curry said in this video. “Today in America, too many people in our communities don’t have health insurance. It’s one reason why Black Americans are disproportionately impacted by COVID and other health conditions. That’s got to change.” “In the middle of the worst health crisis in more than a century, we have far too many Californians who do not have the protection and peace of mind that comes with health insurance,” Lee said. “Most of the people who are uninsured either do not know they are eligible for financial assistance, or they have not checked recently to see how affordable quality coverage can be.” Consumers who want Jan. 1 coverage will need to sign up by Dec. 30 and pay their first bill in order to have their coverage take effect. Financial Help Lowers Cost s for Consu mer s Roughly nine out of every 10 consumers who enroll through Covered California receive financial assistance — in the form of federal tax credits, state subsidies, or both — which helps make health care more affordable. California’s state subsidies, which continued in next 2 columns

the award recognizes those serving or who have served in public finance and epitomize the qualities that Freda brought to our industry as a “trailblazer,” leader, innovator and mentor. She was also Executive Vice President and head of the Public Finance Division at Moody’s Investors Service from 1979 through 1990. “Treasurer Ma has been selected this year’s winner of the Public Sector Freda Johnson Award because of her strong commitment to the people of California, her outstanding work as State Treasurer, and her position as a leader in the public finance industry,” said Freda Johnson, a founding board member of NEWPF. Treasurer Ma is the first woman of color and the first woman CPA elected as Treasurer. As the State's banker, she oversees and provides transparency to stakeholders on the State's cash flows, investment portfolio, local government funds and outstanding debt. She is also responsible for presenting her recommendations for the State's annual budget, the fifth-largest economy in the world if the State were an independent nation. She has maintained a lifelong focus and commitment to promoting women and encouraging diversity in workplaces. In two years as Treasurer, Treasurer Ma has promoted many women into positions of influence. Her Chief of Staff is a woman and appointees to numerous Commissions and Boards are made up of more women than in previous administrations. “My goal has always been to level the playing field, which includes mentoring women and encouraging the next generation to pursue their dream,” said Treasurer Ma. “To receive such a prestigious honor while doing that is truly humbling.” Sandra Kim, who served as the moderator of the panel that recognized Treasurer Ma at the recent awards event, credited Treasurer Ma for “breaking numerous glass ceilings, and has

done so with grace and warmth.” “Treasurer Ma is truly an inspiration,” said Kim of the investment firm UBS, which was the sole segment sponsor for the awards program segment that named the Treasurer as the winner of the Freda Johnson award. “Given her background as a CPA, small business owner and local government elected official, Treasurer Ma not only brings financial expertise and exceptional technical skills to her role, but also embodies accessible and empathetic leadership,” said Kim. “She believes strongly in mentorship, and builds teams and communities with the goal of making things better for all Californians.” Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes (7,825,587) than any other candidate for treasurer in the state's history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. The State Treasurer’s Office was created in the California Constitution in 1849. It provides financing for schools, roads, housing, recycling and waste management, hospitals, public facilities, and other crucial infrastructure projects that better the lives of residents. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in transactions within a typical year. She provides transparency and oversight for the government’s investment portfolio and accounts, as well as for the state’s surplus funds. Treasurer Ma oversees an investment portfolio of about $103 billion, $32.2 billion of which are local government funds. She serves as agent of sale for all State bonds, and is trustee on outstanding debt of $93 billion. For more news about the State Treasurer’s Office, please follow Treasurer Ma on Twitter at @ CalTreasurer, and on Facebook at California State Treasurer's Office.

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A Riveting Film Created by and About San Bernardino Residents Premieres This Month Go to school and you’ll succeed in life, they said, but they don’t know how hard it is just to get there Local/State News

Majority Leader Reyes’s Statement on the Selection of Alex Padilla as U.S. Senator... continued to public service, and strong advocacy for the disadvantaged communities, he will make the people of California proud. As the son of immigrants, an MIT graduate and California’s Secretary of State, Alex Padilla will offer a unique perspective and voice in Washington. We are thrilled with Governor Newsom’s historic appointment of Alex Padilla to be our next U.S. Senator.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris leaves a huge void and big shoes to fill, and I am certain that Alex Padilla will serve California well, with distinction.” Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes represents Assembly District 47 which includes the cities of Fontana, Rialto, Colton, Grand Terrace, San Bernardino and the unincorporated areas of Muscoy and Bloomington.

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San Bernardino, CA Berdoo is a powerful new film that follows the lives of students in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. It is a film that shares the stories of multiple students and their struggles surrounding school. About Berdoo Named for the moniker that locals use to refer to their city, Berdoo started as a project for a class at Loma Linda University School of Public Health by producer Nishita Matangi, who collaborated with the San Bernardino City Unified School District. The film itself was not a part of the class project, but after hearing riveting stories throughout the research project, Matangi realized there was more than meets the eye with the San Bernardino community. What the team soon learned was each student had a unique story of challenges that were affecting them in school, although student safety was a common challenge for many. The film’s creators decided to explore its impact on the city’s young people, and in the process learned each individual had a reason for their behavior. Prior to starting the film, the producers were told a multitude of negative information in regards to San Bernardino. They were told San Bernardino is known for its high poverty and crime rates and in 2019 was named the most dangerous city in California and the third most dangerous in the country. What the Berdoo team ended up finding out was just how caring and resilient San Bernardino actually is. Berdoo’s creators feel that the success stories of students and those in the school district who work so hard to help them deserve to be seen. They want the San Bernardino community to know that the school district has numerous resources that can help in any situation. The reason behind it “I was inspired by the people

and their intriguing experiences and realized my initial negative introduction through data and articles didn’t reflect the true sense of the community. It was important to me that this story be told by people from Berdoo, from the crew to the interviewees,” said Matangi. Every person has a story that deals with barriers within this community. Take the story of Minessotta Vikings running back Alexander Mattison, whose family didn’t always have a place to call home, and who saw friends struggle to keep up with school while working and helping raise their siblings. He found hope through his family, friends, and the teachers that invested in him; teachers like Mr. Hinkleman, who invested in Alex on the field, in the classroom, and beyond. Berdoo explores the resilience of the community to overcome any and all obstacles. Throughout the years, and no matter the economic situation, the San Bernardino City Unified School District has continued to be a resource for the community. Approximately two thirds of the San Bernardino population is impacted by the school district in one way or another. This film is a holiday gift from its creators to the San Bernardino community. They aim to show the diversity of people within the community and to represent to the world that San Bernardino residents come from all walks of life. The creators want to shed new light on the San Bernardino community and its residents. This film is for anyone who sees San Bernardino as part of their story. Film release The film’s third trailer is to be released on December 18, 2020, at 1 p.m. PST. The community viewing of the film is set for December 25 at 2 p.m. PST. Please visit our website at berdoofilm. com to be a part of the community viewing. The premiere launch of

Berdoo, in collaboration with the San Bernardino City Unified School District and Loma Linda University, is set for January 2021. What you can do to help: The most impactful way anyone can help out Berdoo is by sharing the content and supporting the Patreon. - Visit our website at https:// berdoofilm.com to learn more about how to help - Join our Patreon at https:// www.patreon.com/berdoofilm - Donate or volunteer your time by visiting https://makinghope. org/berdoo/ Media Details: Company: Berdoo Film Phone: (408) 805-1940 Email: berdoofilm@gmail.com Website: https://berdoofilm.com Producer Bio:

Nishita Matangi has her Masters in Public Health and runs her own health communications consulting business and takes on projects like Berdoo to create platforms for community voice and to make public health information accessible and relatable. While researching chronic absenteeism among San Bernardino City Unified School District high school students, the stories she and her team heard during focus groups and interviews inspired her to share the stories of resilience in the community. She pitched the idea for Berdoo for a post graduate program, “Media and Medicine” at Harvard Medical School. Over a year later she hopes the film will shed a positive light on the resilient community

Majority Leader Reyes’s Statement on the Selection of Alex Padilla as U.S. Senator Local National/News Sacramento – The following is a statement made by Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes regarding the selection of Secretary of State Alex Padilla to the U.S. Senate. “This morning, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his selection of Secretary of State

Alex Padilla to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as the Senator for California. Alex Padilla has been a longtime champion for democracy and I am certain that with his diligent work ethic, commitment continued in next 2 columns

Equity & Inclusion centered on professional development for women, in both frontoffice business & baseball operations roles, and supporting diverse-owned businesses. These effor ts included MLB hosting the Katy Feeney Leadership Symposium to focus on career advancement for current women executives in baseball. Since its inception, nearly 120 women have participated in the program, coming from various business facets, including Baseball Operations, M a r ke t i n g , C o m m u n it y Relations, Human Resources, Legal, and Communications. The event, administered by the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Education Program, was held in honor of Katy Feeney. She was an inf luential baseball executive and mentor throughout her 40-year career. “Knowing how much Major League Baseball is pouring in into female leadership, I think it’s extremely gratifying for me and motivating for me, to know that Major League Baseball cares about this initiative and really wants to take the time to foster and develop female leadership,” exclaimed Hannah Basinger, Atlanta Braves, VP Guest Operations & Strategy. Brenda Best, the Director of Human Resources for the Milwaukee Brewers, called the symposium “Very refreshing.” “And validating to get comments from people at your table and our facilitators in the sense where things that you are experiencing aren’t unique to you, that other people have seen it and other people are looking to correct them,” Best remarked. “[The program has] definitely given me very important tools that I think could be very effective, so I hope to bring those back and try to implement those in my day-to-day with my team.” For the third consecutive year, MLB hosted Take The Field, a program specifically designed to provide women interested in careers in coaching, scouting, and player development in baseball with the opportunity for education and engagement with Club personnel through panels, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. This year’s added focuses have been programming designed to support women currently working with clubs and the Commissioner’s Off ice in these baseball operations and on-field roles. The event, intended for those who have an existing connection through baseball or softball, featured more than 260 women listening to sessions led

by coaches, scouts, and front office personnel who provided insight on various topics to prepare attendees for these roles. “I’ve had the opportunity to touch a bunch of different areas,” stated Danielle Dockx, a diversity fellow with the Tampa Bay Rays. “Ultimately, I kind of found my niche in player development with a little bit of performance science, but it’s been awesome to see how the front office works and how everyone can cooperate [to] put a product on the field,” Dockx said. Additionally, for the fifth consecutive year, MLB hosted a Supplier Diversity Summit, which included several panel discussions, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diverse businesses and a discussion on doing business with baseball. The Summit also featured speed networking rounds providing diverse-owned businesses – inclusive of those owned by people of color, women, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities – the opportunity to pitch their businesses to representatives from MLB, MLB Clubs, and MLB Partners. The program, which began in 1998, is an economicallydriven business initiative designed to cultivate new and existing partnerships with diverse-owned businesses by increasing opportunities for them to participate in MLB’s procurement activities. It is the longest-running Diversity Supplier Program in major sports. To date, MLB has spent nearly $2 billion with diverse businesses since this initiative began. “It’s our job to bring them in, train them, coach them and make them feel like they are a part of our family because they are – we want to partner [with] them,” said Jorge Fajardo, Director of Procurement for the Washington Nationals. Finally, as part of MLB’s ongoing commitment to growing and developing programming, the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion launched a new winter meeting titled Women On Deck, designed as a space for conversations around the impact women are making in baseball. On Wednesday, December 17, Michele Meyer-Shipp launched the discussion featuring a diverse group of women across Baseball Operations. “Open to employees throughout the league, participants had an opportunity to engage directly with women who have navigated careers and continue to have an impact throughout baseball front offices,” MLB officials noted in a news release.