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COMMENTARY: Remembering the Silver Linings of 2020 NNPA NEWSWIRE — So, as the calendar turns to 2021, and many wish friends, family and associates, “Happy New Year!” we’ll place an overwhelming emphasis on the “New Year” portion of the sentiment.

New White House Could Permanently Remove Public Charge Rule, Easing Anxiety For Immigrant by Sunita Sohrabji

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

The Joe Biden Administration has an opportunity to immediately revoke implementation of the Trump-era public charge rule.

While some might argue that detecting a silver lining over the past 365 days is difficult, there was good news. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) There was little to celebrate or be happy about in 2020, particularly for Black America. So, as the calendar turns to 2021, and many wish friends, family and associates, “Happy New Year!” we’ll place an overwhelming emphasis on the “New Year” portion of the sentiment. The year began with devastating news as the world learned that a helicopter carrying NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, had crashed into a mountainside just outside of Los Angeles. Bryant, his young daughter, the pilot and six other passengers were all killed in the accident. In unfortunate, but anticipated news, 2020 headlines continued to report on two areas of disproportionate death tolls for Blacks: Police killings of unarmed African Americans, and the novel coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19, which dispropor tionately affected communities of color. While some might argue that detecting a silver lining over the past 365 days is difficult, there was good news. The outgoing year saw many firsts and accomplishments for Af r ican A mer icans, including many from the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America. Presidential candidates Joe Biden, Tom Steyer, and Michael Bloomberg all sat for interviews with NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Chavis, a civil rights icon, also helped raise the profile of the Black Press when he launched The Chavis Chronicles, a national television show with American Public Television.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation continued a campaign with the NNPA to raise awareness about education barriers for students of color and bridging the learning gap for minorities. That partnership has proven even more vital during the pandemic. The United States, and much of the world, underwent an awakened awareness that Black Lives Matter now more than ever in 2020. Following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and others, major sports leagues, corporations, and others began acknowledging their responsibility in the fight for social justice and civil rights. Led by LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA players exerted their popularity and authority by successfully demanding that the league honor the Black Lives Matter Movement. Because of the players’ actions, the NBA opened its arenas to use as polling places, and the league agreed to promote social justice and civic engagement. Major League Baseball and the National Football League also instituted initiatives with promises to do more for minorities at all levels. The Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge awarded Black Voice News (BVN) $300,000 in support of “Save the Black Press,” a bold call to action to innovate revenue and sustainability solutions at Black news organizations through the creation of the Data Access and Content Discovery Hub (DACDH). Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts announced that Comcast would fight injustice and inequality against race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual

orientation, or ability. With that, Roberts committed $100 million to a three-year plan to advance social justice and equality. The initiative includes a $75 million cash commitment and $25 million in media. Facebook announced that 15 member publishers of the NNPA would receive $1.288 million in grants through the Facebook Journalism Project’s relief fund for local news. The social media giant said more than 200 news organizations would receive nearly $16 million in grants, which stem from $25 million in local news relief funding announced in March as part of Facebook’s $100 million global investment in the news. MSNBC named Rashida Jones the first Black person and Black woman president of the network. Jones, who quickly 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. Mellody Hobson, a Princeton graduate who, in 2019, earned the Woodrow Wilson Award, the university’s highest honor, was named Chair woman of the Board of Starbucks. With the promotion, Hobson became the only African American woman to chair a Fortune 500 company. Midshipman First Class Sydney Barber, a mechanical engineering major from Illinois, was named Brigade Commander for the spring semester at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Barber, a track star with a stated desire to work as a Marine Corps ground officer, becomes the

first Black woman to lead the Naval Academy’s student body. The Brigade Commander heads the Academy’s day-today activities and trains the class of approximately 4,500 midshipmen. Barber becomes the 16th woman to serve in that role. There were significant changes in the world of entertainment as Valeisha Butterfield Jones, a leader, global influencer, and culture shifter, who co-founded the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WENN) and served as the National Youth Vote Director for President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, was named the Recording Academy’s first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. While the traditional annual festival which hosts more than 350,000 people on Los Angeles’ Crenshaw Boulevard wasn’t in the cards because of the pandemic, Bakewell Media and the Los Angeles Sentinel found a new way to bring even more people together. The 15th annual Taste of Soul, the largest one-day street festival in Southern California, took place virtually in October. Carol H. Williams received Ad Age’s Vanguard Award during this year’s Women to Watch Awards event. Williams, the CEO of Carol H. Williams Advertising, was honored for a lifetime of significant achievements, including being named to the AAF Advertising Hall of Fame. 2020 also answered the question, “What do Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Delores Tucker, Roland Martin, Gayle King, and Brent Staples have in common?” Each has made the Ebony Power 100 List, which continued on page 2

T he i ncom i ng BidenHarris administration has an opportunity to immediately revoke implementation of the public charge rule, easing anxiety for millions of immigrants who have denied themselves federal benefits over the past three years for fear of losing their ability to upgrade their immigration status. “Public charge will be a front-burner issue for the new administration because it is so entwined with our current public health crisis and connected to the pandemic,” said Daniel Sharp, chief of the Office of Immigrant Affairs in Los Angeles County’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. “We do expect the new administration to prioritize the issue,” he said in an interview with EMS, noting that President-elect Joe Biden had committed to ending the rule while campaigning for office. If Democrats take back the Senate with the Jan. 5 Georgia run-off election, the incoming Congress has an opportunity to permanently remove public charge from the immigration code, said Sharp. He noted that if it is not permanently removed, a future administration could once again implement the rule, which has had an enormously chilling impact on immigrants even before it was formally rolled out by the outgoing Trump administration. “It is going to take a multi-year effort to undo the harm that this rule change has set in,” he said. The public charge rule, which was introduced with the Immigration Act of 1882, is a means test used to determine ineligibility for immigration or residency status. The seldom-used rule can be used by consulates abroad to determine whether an applicant could ever become completely dependent on public benefits; and by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to deny a green card to those unable to essentially pass a wealth test. Factors such as age, the ability to speak English, and future earning capabilities are used as determinants of whether or not to grant a visa or green card. USCIS can deny a green

card to immigrants who have ever used Supplemental Security Income; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; general assistance cash benefits (welfare); Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly called food stamps); Section 8 Housing or Rental Assistance; or federally funded Medicaid. Public charge is not invoked during the naturalization process. Critics of the rule have called it a “cruel wealth test,” used to keep poor immigrants out of the U.S. In the early 1900s, the rule was frequently invoked to bar immigrants from the developing world for permanent residency in the U.S. In more recent years, the rule has been less frequently invoked: prior to 2019, less than one percent of all immigration cases were denied based on the public charge rule. Currently, more than 10.3 million immigrants use some form of federal benefits. Manjusha Kulkarni, executive director of the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council, noted that when President Donald Trump hinted in 2017 that he was going to implement the little-used rule, “the news spread like wildfire in the immigrant community.” Even before the rule was finalized in August 2019, immigrants began denying themselves federal benefits, i nclud i ng school lu nch programs, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which are not considered in public charge determinations; immigrants nonetheless disenrolled their children from the benefits, fearing possible impact to their immigration status. Kulkarni referred to data from Health Affairs which reported that 260,000 immigrant children had been dis-enrolled by their families from receiving Medicaid since 2018 and 70,000 children were no longer enrolled in SNAP. A paper published by the Journal of Pediatrics in December noted the severe impact of the public charge rule on children. “By tying the use of vital public continued on page 3

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Kamdar: ‘Help your kids get financially fit in the new year’

Publisher’s Corner

ATLANTA VOICE — “My team at Chase is focused on creating tools and resources that support financial health. To help kids practice and learn how to earn, spend, and save, we created Chase First Banking — an account that can help make financial education easy, fun, and immersive. It helps parents to have real-time conversations around how much can kids get for allowances or chores, where they are approved to spend and how much, and how to set up savings goals right from the Chase Mobile app, and kids have access to their own debit card.” By Kavita Kamdar | Head, Chase First Banking, Atlanta Voice

(Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

This reporting on financial education is made possible by JPMorgan Chase. Multiple studies have shown that the earlier kids develop healthy money habits, the better our prospects of having strong financial health into adulthood. According to research, we start grasping money basics when we are 3. This gives us a great opportunity to introduce conversations about ways to save, think about spending, and the value of money early in our kids’ lives. It used to be that children learned about money when shopping out with parents, but as

more transactions happen digitally, they can lose touch, and important learning moments may be harder to find. But the good news is that parents can now use a mobile phone to have conversations with their kids about the best ways to earn, save, and spend money and encourage good habits. My team at Chase is focused on creating tools and resources that support financial health. To help kids practice and learn how to earn, spend, and save, we created Chase First Banking —

Martin Luther King Day Is A Peace In The Streets Global Film Festival Tradition Submissions For The 2021 Competition Open As The 2020 PSGFF Awards Begin To Air Community/ Education News Rancho Mirage, CA... It’s traditional. For the last seven years Peace in the Streets Global Film Festival (PSGFF) open for submissions of its next annual awards on Martin Luther King’s birthday, January 15. It’s no different in 2021. Entries are invited to begin to submit entries at https:// psgff.org, starting January15. That’s just one month after the 2020 Peace in the Streets Global Film Festivals 7th Annual Awards were presented on UN TV as the closing event of the UN 75 festivities. Additionally, as of 12/26/20 and throughout 2021, the 2020 PSGFF Awards began airing at 11 AM on Saturday morning on Cannella Media in the greater Southern California area. They may also be viewed on YouTube, https://www. youtube.com/c/Psgff/featured. The UN has 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). In line with these goals, the PSGFF has an SDG awards category. The SDG Special Winner is New Stress submitted by Mahiro Saito and Kotomi Hosokawa of Japan. In the SDG age 9 to 13 category, the winners are:

Charlotte Xu of the US

1st place- Let’s All Be Good Neighbors by the Villanueva Siblings of Mexico

and You can achieve anything, just believe it! by Stavroula Georgali of Greece

2nd place Going Clean by Tha Dah Si of the US

In the PSGFF age 14 to 18 category, the winners are:

3rd place- Crystal Clear by Rocco Cerosoli of the US

1st place- Privileged by Leandro de Armas of the US

Honorable Mention- Trashy Pollution by Jack O’Hara of the US

2nd place- Peace is it Even Possible by Ravjee Sing Jolly of South Africa

In the SDG age 14-18 category, the winners are: - Into The Woods by

- Growing a Better Future Through Composting by Maria Nero of the US - Trashing the Roles by Isabelle Mullen of India In the PSGFF 8 and under category, the winners are: 1st place- Spirit of Love by Pause and Play of Kenya 2nd place- Peace Justice for All by the Vilendrer Girls of the US also, Power of Sound from India In the PSGFF age 9 to 13 category, winners are: 1st place- This Light of Mine by Kate Baird of the US 2nd place- Girl: New Labels by Yara Alkhader of Jordan 3rd place- Together Every Time by Pause and Play of Kenya and Honorable Mentions t o Empat hy Rock s by Jasmine Martoglio of the US

3rd place- Let the Music Begin by Anna Victoria Villanueva continued on page 4

an account that can help make financial education easy, fun, and immersive. It helps parents to have real-time conversations around how much can kids get for allowances or chores, where they are approved to spend and how much, and how to set up savings goals right from the Chase Mobile app, and kids have access to their own debit card. To create this account, we spoke to a lot of parents, children, and experts about how we can help start healthy money conversations with kids, and here are 5 tips to help you get started:

them develop a savers mentality.

1) Encourage them to save: When your child gets their allowance or receives birthday money, talk to them about the importance of setting some money aside for savings. The more you help them do it, the more you reinforce it as a habit that will help

3) Shop online together: Online shopping has become increasingly popular in 2020 with social distancing. Involve your children in these transactions by shopping with them. Ask them to help you

2) Involve your children in important family money decisions: When you are considering an important family purchase, engage your children, and help them understand what goes into the decision. Be it a new house, or even a couch, refrigerator, or car, what are important factors to consider? Your child can benefit from knowing how much you are comfortable spending, why you choose to shop at certain merchants, and how you compare prices and options.

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COMMENTARY: Remembering the Silver Linings of 2020...continued from page 1 annually recognizes leaders in their respective fields whom the iconic publication’s editors say have, “positively impacted the African American community.” Retired NBA Star Junior Bridgeman announced the purchase of Ebony for $14 million. Ebony’s archives were previously sold for more than $30 million. With death and hospitalizations piling up from the pandemic, a Black woman, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, was at the forefront of a National Institutes of Health’s team that worked with Moderna on its coronavirus vaccine. Corbett, an expert on the front lines of the global race for a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, will go down in history as one of the key players in developing the science that could end the pandemic. Many others on the front lines of the fight to educate and advocate for African Americans are also celebrated. African American physicians at the University of Virginia, including Drs. Ebony Hilton, Leigh-Ann Webb, Taison Bell, Rochanda Mitchell and Cameron Webb all proved to be trusted and vital sources of objective information throughout the pandemic. Critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay, an African American in New York, became the first person in the country to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. In November, the ticket of Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris earned 306 electoral college votes and recorded more than 81 million popular votes to defeat President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. Harris will become the nation’s first African American and first woman vice president. I n D e c e m b e r, L+ M Development Partners formally announced financing for a $349 million development project on the Bronx Harlem River waterfront in New York, including the Universal Hip Hop Museum. Construction is scheduled to commence in January. T he N N PA embr a ced online video and went “viral.” With the goal of presenting each of the NNPA member media companies via an online panel format, the NNPA

entered into online streaming aggressively under the theme, “Save Local Journalism.” Each of the streams featured up to four publishers who were able to share valuable insights, creativity, challenges and solutions. Live audience interaction, in the form of questions and comments from those viewing the streams verified that the series of NNPA livestreams with African American newspaper publishers were an instant hit. Other livestreams included interviews with superstars and legends like Ice Cube, Stephanie Mills, Ziggy Marley, Sugar Ray Leonard, Isiah Thomas, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and LL Cool J. Because of the livestreams, the NNPA gained new followers on all of its social media platforms and a dramatic increase in visitation to the BlackPressUSA.com website. The 2020 Virtual NNPA Annual Convention — a first completely online event for the NNPA — proved wildly successful with several hundred thousand attendees viewing the event live and over the days that followed. N N PA Livestream guests included a host of Congress members, including Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), and many others. Dr. Anthony Fauci, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin, and Meharry Medical College President and CEO Dr. James Hildreth also appeared on livestreams with the NNPA. Live broadcasts also included several from the 2020 Afro-Comic Con, including a special broadcast featuring comedian Sinbad. The NNPA’s Dr. Nsenga Burton hosted a series of livestreams on the future of higher learning post COVID featuring the presidents of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). America was also introduced to the NNPA’s newest livestream series: “Ask Alma,” an interactive advice show. The NNPA plans to broadcast even more live events in 2021.

Clifton Harris Editor in Chief Investigative Reporter sbamericannews@gmail.com Mary Martin-Harris / Editor Clifton B. Harris / Audio Engineering Editor Legal /Display Advertising (909) 889-7677 The San Bernardino American News was established May 6, 1969. A legally adjudicated newspaper of general circulation on September 30, 1971, case number 15313 by the Superior Court of San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino AMERICAN News subscription rate is $58.00 per year. The San Bernardino AMERICAN News is committed to serving its readers by presenting news unbiased and objective, trusting in the mature judgment of the readers and, in so doing, strive to achieve a united community. News releases appearing in the San Bernardino AMERICAN News do not necessarily express the policy nor the opinion of the publishers. The San Bernardino AMERICAN News reserves the right to edit or rewrite all news releases.

USDA Announces Continuation of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, Fifth Round of Food Purchases Community News

(Washington, D.C., January 4, 2021) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase an additional $1.5 billion worth of food for nationwide distribution through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. In total, USDA has distributed more than 132 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This new round of Farmers to Families Food Boxes will go a long way in helping American families access nutritious and healthy meals as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the President Trump’s leadership, we have helped tens of millions of families and countless farmers with this program,” said Secretary Perdue. “President Trump has committed to helping the American people recover and rebuild and this program helps American families get back on solid ground by ensuring they receive the nutritious food they need during these difficult times.” “With over 3.3 billion meals distributed to families across this nation, I am proud to share that thanks to the Trump administration’s efforts, the Farmers to Families Food Box Program has an additional $1.5 billion to continue to feed families in need, provide employment and support our small farmers. During these unprecedented times, this Administration will continue to fight for American families and will always put them first!” Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump Background: The additional funding for the program was included in the COVID-19 relief package as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act passed

December 21, 2020. In this fifth round of purchases, USDA will again purchase combination boxes to ensure all involved recipient organizations have access to fresh produce, dairy products, fluid milk and meat products, and seafood products will also be included in this round. The solicitation will be issued to over 240 organizations that have previously received Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA). Solicitations to existing BOA holders are expected to be issued by the end of the week, with contract awards expected to be made by January 19. Deliveries will begin shortly after awards are issued and continue through the end of April. Additional BOA proposals will not be reviewed nor accepted at this time. A complete list of BOA holders can be found at www.ams.usda. gov/sites/default/files/media/ RoundFourBOAHolders.pdf (PDF, 180 KB). An amendment to the BOA will be issued to clarify the amount of acceptable processed meat products, to include seafood products and to clarify certain labelling requirements. Precooked seafood products are now eligible for food box inclusion and can be aggregated with precooked meat (beef, pork, chicken and turkey) products and egg or egg products to meet the existing material description weight requirements. In addition, USDA has emphasized that other hard, semi-firm or semi-soft cheese, for example, Blue, Brick, Colby, Edam, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Gruyere, Monterey, Muenster, Parmesan, Provolone and Romano are acceptable in addition to cheddar and other cheeses specified in the solicitation. The Farmers to Families Food Box program is part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance continued on page 3

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STATE/GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS

The Youth Shelter Program An Organization That Offers Young Men A Second Chance Teams Up With Michael Eric Dyson For A Discussion About MLK, Race And Reckoning State/Government News

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson MOUNT VERNON, NY -The Youth Shelter Program of Westchester will host its second virtual event to feature a highprofile author, Michael Eric Dyson. The Youth Shelter provides a home-like alternative to jail for young men awaiting disposition of various criminal charges. While in their care, the staff of the shelter also provides those in their charge experiences that enable them to see more of what life has to offer. At this virtual discussion, Dyson will be joined by the young men – resident scholars, who will have read his new book, Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America. The event is free and takes place on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 6pm and will be held via Zoom. Registrants can purchase a signed copy of Dyson’s book. Register here or on the shelter’s website at www.ysow.org. Dyson’s book takes the form of letters addressed to many nowfamiliar names and for whom

death came violently, either at the hands of mobs or law enforcement officers. How do we hold each other accountable as we continue the work to achieve racial equity? In his “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. King wrote, “Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice.” This discussion will explore the question of how to do that. In its review, The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote, “Perhaps the most crucial thing about this book, though, is that it’s not so much for Black readers as it is for White ones who metaphorically started school late last May. Respectful discussion, soul-searching, urgency: if that’s what you need, “Long Time Coming” delivers.” Dr. Michael Eric Dyson is a Georgetown University sociology professor, a New York Times contributing opinion writer, and a contributing editor of The New Republic, and of ESPN's The Undefeated website. In addition to being an academic and author, Dr. Dyson is sought after as a commentator on broadcast and cable news shows. He is also an ordained Baptist minister, having received his Ph. D from Princeton. He has written several books on topics ranging from Malcolm X and MLK and music (Illmatic by Nas) to Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Tracie E. Alexander will facilitate the Q&A. Visit w w w.ysow.org for more information about, and to make a contribution to the Youth Shelter.

California Legislative Black Caucus Statement on Nomination of Leadership Positions for 2021-2022 State/Government News SAC R A M E N T O –T h e California Legislative Black Caucus has elected Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and Assemblymember Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) to serve as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively, t h roug h t he 2021-2022 legislative session. In addition, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) will now serve as Secretary and Assemblymember Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove) will remain in his position as Treasurer. “I am honored and humbled to be elected by my colleagues to serve as the next Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus. We are grateful for Dr. Weber’s leadership during her time with the Caucus and have no doubt she will lead with the same passion and desire for equality and justice as Secretary of State. I look forward to serving in a similar fashion of Dr. Weber and previous Chairs championing African American issues for the state and nation,” said Senator Bradford. Senator Bradford was elected to the legislature in 2009, making him the longest serving member of the Caucus and currently the only Black senator in the state legislature. Senator Bradford’s election as Caucus Chair follows Governor Newsom’s

appointment of former Caucus Chair, and Assemblymember, Dr. Shirley Weber as California’s next Secretar y of State. “It is a bittersweet moment as I pass the leadership torch to Senator Steven Bradford. The California Legislative Black Caucus is a small but mighty group of 9 members. Together we have been a powerful force, united and unwavering in our commitment to fight and win tough battles to improve the lives of Black Californians. I thank the Black Caucus for its support during my tenure as Chair, and I have full trust and confidence in Senator Bradford to take on the leadership of the Caucus. I also look forward to building on the partnership between the Secretary of State’s office and the CLBC to protect and expand voting rights in California,” said Dr. Shirley N. Weber. Throughout its over 50-year history, the CLBC has been instrumental in crafting and supporting legislation to promote racial and gender equality for the State. We will continue to advance an agenda that assures quality health care, establishing a more transparent and accountable police system, increased employment and economic security, and justice for all Californians.

Sen. Melendez Introduces Measures to USDA Announces Continuation of the Farmers Protect Small Businesses from Malicious to Families Food Box Program, Fifth Round of Food Purchases...continued from page 2 COVID-19 Fines State/Government News RIVERSIDE – Senator Melissa Melendez (R -Lake Elsinore), introduced two measures today aiming to protect small businesses from malicious COVID-19 fines. “Business owners are draining their finances to comply with COVID regulations, and the Governor has continued to change the rules with no data to support his mandates,” said Melendez. “Now small businesses are facing fines and penalties as they try to stay afloat and keep their lifelong dreams alive.” The first measure, Senate Bill 102 (SB 102), prohibits regulatory boards and agencies within the Department of Consumer Affairs, and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, from revoking licenses or penalizing small businesses owners for failure to comply with any COVID-19 emergency orders. The second measure is a reintroduction, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 (SCR 5), that ends the State of Emergency, restores checks and balances between the Legislative and Executive branches and allows local governments to handle the pandemic locally instead of topdown mandates from the state. “When it comes to having our

licenses revoked, the punishment doesn't fit the crime.” Chef Andrew Gruel said. “This is an overreach of authority that only creates more fear and loss in an industry that has been ravaged by the shutdowns. Each community should have the right to make its own local decisions.” Restaurant owner and founder of Slapfish, Andrew Gruel, has chosen to defy these latest shutdown orders because the Governor has not provided data to support the closing of outdoor dining areas. The National Restaurant association predicted 43% of California restaurants would not survive the crisis. “Californians are tired of being told they can’t go to work and businesses owners are tired of being told to close their businesses for reasons not based on science,” said Melendez. “The Governor continues to ignore the data illustrating the thousands of businesses closing their doors, the tens of thousands of Californians who are fleeing this state, and the hundreds of thousands of unemployed Californians still seeking assistance. Enough is enough; this unilateral control needs to come to an end!”

Program (CFAP), which was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Using authority provided by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, USDA partnered with national, regional and local distributors, whose workforces were significantly impacted by the closure of restaurants, hotels and other food service businesses, to purchase and distribute agricultural products to Americans in need. The fourth round of the program was announced on Oct. 23, 2020, and purchased a total of $463 million worth of food delivered between Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020. The fourth round was funded by an additional $500 million made available through supplemental appropriations provided to the Secretary in the CARES Act. The third round of the Farmers to Families Food Box program was announced July 24, 2020, and the President announced on Aug. 24, 2020, that up to an additional $1 billion was being made available for deliveries through Oct. 31, 2020. USDA announced contracts

for the third round on Sept. 17, 2020. By the end of the third round on Oct. 31, USDA purchased more than $3.566 billion worth of food. In the second round of purchasing and distribution, which began July 1 and concluded Sep. 18, 2020, USDA purchased more than $1.781 billion of food through extended contracts of select vendors from the first round of the program as well as new contracts focused on Opportunity Zones in order to direct food to reach underserved areas, places where either no boxes have yet been delivered, or where boxes are being delivered but where there is additional need. The first round of purchases occurred from May 15 through June 30, 2020 and saw more than 35.5 million boxes delivered in the first 45 days. Updates to the number of food boxes verified as delivered will continue to be displayed on the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) website, with breakdowns by performance period on the Farmers to Families Food Box Program page.

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Lake Elsinore opens first housing project Kamdar: ‘Help your kids get financially fit in the for homeless By ALLYSON ESCOBAR | aescobar@scng.com |Press-Enterprise

Darrell Whipple, 70, has a roof over his head after more than five years on the streets. He stands in the doorway of room 12 at The Anchor, a new homeless facility in Lake Elsinore on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/ SCNG)

PUBLISHED: December 31, 2020 at 12:28 p.m. | UPDATED: December 31, 2020 at 2:33 p.m. In his late 60s, Darrell Whipple found himself homeless and living in a makeshift tent in Lake Elsinore. Originally from Washington state, he had struggled

with drugs off and on for most of his life. Years before, he had lost his wife, Lake Elsinore home, his job and started using again. “It was difficult, but I always knew what I needed to do,” said Whipple, now 70. “In my mind, I thought, I wasn’t done yet. I told myself, to get clean, I have to want it.” Six months ago, Whipple was approached in a parking lot by members of an Inland Empire-based nonprofit group, the Social Work Action Group, and began taking the steps toward turning his life around. On Wednesday, Dec. 30, Whipple became one of the

new year’...continued from page 2 find better deals and to add up totals in your cart before paying. After you’ve made your decision on what to purchase, help them understand that digital purchases still need to be paid with real money from their bank account.

What was the first big purchase you made on your own? How did you get that first paycheck? What was your favorite treat to buy as a kid? Who first talked to you about money? Do you remember opening your first account?

4) Take them to the bank: A lot can be learned during a branch visit, including how to withdraw and deposit money or checks, how to use ATMs safely, and how to talk about setting up financial goals.

While most children understand that money doesn’t grow on trees, it is still important that they see and experience how to shop for the things that they want and how to make smarter financial decisions. By starting to have money conversations early you’ll help them develop good habits that will last a lifetime. You’ll be surprised what you may learn from them and how quickly they’ll catch on.

5) Talk about money values: Kids can learn a lot from knowing it’s ok to talk about money, so it’s smart to talk openly about the things you too have learned.

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New White House Could Permanently Remove Public Charge Rule, Easing Anxiety For Immigrants...continued from page 1 health programs to immigration and residency status, the Administration is forcing a choice between seeking critical services or securing status in the United Status,” said the authors of the study: Nina Patel, Swapna Reddy and Natalia Wilson of Arizona State University. The described the rule as impacting the mostvulnerable children in the nation. “Current anti-immigrant sentiment, rhetoric, and policy changes, such as the public charge rule, have resulted in a culture of fear, misinformation, distrust, and isolation, all of which have health implications,” noted Patel, Reddy, and Wilson. Despite the current uncertain future of the rule, Kulkarni encouraged immigrants to avail of federal benefits, especially during the pandemic. “It is so important for all of us to stay as safe and as healthy as possible at this time, when we are living under the greatest public health crisis of our lifetime.” “People should not go without meals, COV ID -

testing and care, and housing benefits,” she said, noting that the Biden Administration is likely to take a “180 degree turn” to remove the rule. Sharp noted that immigrants in California also began disenrolling from Medical, a statefunded program, for fear of losing their immigration status. “People were confused,” he said, adding also that students dropped their applications for federal scholarship programs, which are not considered in public charge determinations. Benefits were also dropped by U.S. citizen children living in mixed-status families with undocumented parents or siblings. At the start of the pandemic, Sharp’s office began receiving a record number of calls from immigrants who were concerned about accessing benefits. “The people most impacted by the pandemic were not applying for public benefits,” he said. Shar p characterized it as a “double whammy.” Undocumented people, despite

being gainfully employed with deductions taken out of their paychecks, did not qualify for unemployment insurance benefits, and they were not accessing benefits for which they were qualified to receive, he said. The public charge rule is written so as not to be invoked during a national crisis, but immigrants have little understanding about the nuances of the rule, said Sharp. National election results, which brought Biden to office, held out a glimmer of hope for immigrants “that better times are ahead in the near future,” he said, but added: “We have been down this road before. There have been so many moments of on again, off again in this tennis match of implementation.” After the final rule was rolled out in August, 2019, it was immediately blocked by several lower courts. On Jan. 27, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the administration’s Public Charge: New Ethical Considerations for Adjustment Cases and allowed public charge to be implemented

nationwide beginning Feb. 24, just as the COVID pandemic began to take force in the U.S. On Nov. 2, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked public charge in the Cook County v. Wolf case. Amy Coney Barrett, now a Supreme Court Justice, wrote the dissenting opinion, siding with the Trump Administration’s theory that immigrants must be able to prove self-sufficiency. That case will now be heard by a full panel in the 7th Circuit. Meanwhile, immigrants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin must continue to file the I-944 form, a declaration of self sufficiency, with their adjustment of status applications. On Dec. 2, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in the City and County of San Francisco v. USCIS case, blocked the rule from being implemented in 15 states, including California. Kulkarni said it is highly unlikely that the incoming administration will appeal the Ninth Circuit ruling. Consulates abroad have been blocked from implementing the public charge rule since July.

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RELIGION/LIFESTYLE

“God’s Gift Of A Second Chance─The Year 2021!” By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah I tell you, if God allowed you to see the New Year – 2021, you should be shouting to the rooftop, so much so, that people begin to talk about you, saying, “Girl do you see her? She has gone plum crazy. Jumping up and down, smiling and yelling... Second Chance! Second Chance! Second Chance! Thank You Jesus! Second chance! What’s wrong with her? Not realizing that it is only by the grace of God that they too are here. 2021 – God’s Gift of a Second Chance. Even though we didn’t deserve it, God, being rich in mercy, and His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ. Redeemed by the Lord! [Ephesians 2:1-5]. Hallelujah! Second Chance! Second Chance! Second Chance! Thank You Jesus! Just like He gave Abraham and Moses, David and the Apostle Peter, Mark, Jonah, the Ninevites, and many more in the Bible second chances, if you are alive, God has given you a second chance, to get it right. Don’t blow it! It’s time to get serious concerning your walk with the Lord. Second Chance! “Wake up, put off the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. The long night is fading away, the sun is peeking over the eastern horizon, Jesus is coming soon! I tell you, whether this is the second chance or the twothousandth chance, accept the grace that God has granted. Receive the forgiveness, embrace the welcome, and throw your life into the life of Christ. Open your eyes to the Second Chance you have been given, and understand the present time. [Romans 13:11]. Wake up, and Repent! For even now, declares the Lord, “Return to me with all

your heart, and with fasting and weeping and mourning. Rend your heart. Return to the Lord your God, for I am gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love.” [Joel 2:11-14]. “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?” – [Romans 6:12]. Do not take the Lord’s grace for granted by continuing with the same attitudes, desires and carnal actions you first came to Him with. Instead, let that grace transform you bit by bit every day. God is patient in giving us Second Chances—and not just one, but continual second chances. Micah 7:18 says, "Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy." 2021 – The Year of Renewal Commitment. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. [Romans 12:1]. You know, I read a poem some years ago, and I have long forgotten where I read it. But, I have not forgotten the words: "Life is a book in volumes─ Three ─The past, the present and the yet to be. The first is written and laid away. The second we are writing everyday. The next and last of these volumes three is hidden from sight ─ God holds the key." 2021─ Let’s get it right! God’s Gift of a Second Chance! May this year be one of great spiritual growth for you. May it be one where you learn the name of Jesus, and never fail to see Him for Who He is, and what He is doing. May it be one where God does new things in your life, not just on one day, but on all of them. And may it be one where you resolve to live with hope, and with love for God. Christ’s blessing be upon you in 2021, and always. Amen.

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Christmas Lens I have an eye exam coming up this week, and I am really looking forward to it. I am curious to know whether my eyesight changed from last year or if it stayed the same. Of course, I am always excited over the possibility of selecting new and maybe even more stylish frames. Last year, I bought cool new frames that were bolder in color and shape than the previous year’s edition. However, the most significant difference from one year to the next has to do with the lens. For the first time last year, I ordered progressive bifocals! The presence of bifocals forced me into a new way of seeing the world. I had to learn how to look up for distance viewing and down for images that were closer to me. All the up and down movements took a toll on my balance and my glasses. My new glasses with the cool frames fell off my face more times than I could count! Although they were quite sturdy, the frequent encounters my glasses had with sidewalks and floors led to scratches and cracks that I delicately call “wear and tear.” Thus, if this week’s eye exam points me toward new glasses, they will be a welcome addition. As the year winds down, perhaps you are feeling and

showing signs of physical, emotional, and spiritual wear and tear. I know I am. We all can point to elements of our lives that show the scratches and cracks of 2020. Some of us have been struggling. Some of us have been in grief. One word that seems to convey what many have been feeling: lament. I am lamenting 2020 and I get the sense that you are, too. Surely, many of us have joined the “hurry up and end 2020” camp. However, simply ending the year is not the issue; how we end the year is what matters. Seeing the end of the year through the Christmas lens moves us beyond hopelessly crossing off days of December to considering each day as an expression of God’s love that is born in us anew. Through this great love, you and I can experience and exhibit renewed trust in the sustainable and transformative hope of God. Regardless of the state of our physical eyes, and taking into consideration the wear and tear of our souls, Christmas conditions us to embrace God’s perspective of humanity: the beloved community where everybody is valued, anybody can be loved, and nobody is trivialized. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Amen.

Martin Luther King Day Is A Peace In The Streets Global Film Festival Tradition Submissions For The 2021 Competition Open As The 2020 PSGFF Awards Begin To Air...continued from page 2 of Mexico and Honorable Mentions for Dream to Live by Tallertellekids of Spain, What Does Peace Mean to Me by Dene Walker of South Africa, and Stop Violence by Zimbabwe Camps of Zimbabwe. This year due to the worldwide pandemic, a Covid-19 category was added, winners are: In the 14-18 age group: 1st place- When Reality Strikes by Vinay Rai of India In the 9-13 age group: 1st pla ce Q u a r a nt i ne Memories by the Villanueva Siblings of Mexico 2nd place Dream for Today and Tomor row by Mara and Andrei Ilie of Romania 3rd place - Paper mate by Anya Figert of the US And in the 8 and under age group 1st place award goes to Stay Home Stay Safe by Vinay Rai of India. This year’s Peacemaker Corps Assn PLURAL + Winners are: It’s not an obligation, it’s respect by Andressa Colin Barbosa of Brazil and We all deserve respect by Jose Alejandro Herrera of Mexico. “What are our youth thinking and feeling during this time of a global pandemic, international protests and uncertain future? You might be surprised at their thought provoking questions and commentary,” explained

Carole Sumner Krechman. “It’s been said that a picture is worth 1,000 words,” Carole continued. “While we have received over 1,000 entries from 30 countries on six continents over the seven years, no film has expressed anger. They are all works of art…thoughtful and intelligent.” Youth 18 and under are invited to make a 1- to 5-minute video relating what Peace in the Streets means to them. Films can be made on any device: phones, tablets, or video cameras. These films will be judged by their message, not technical skills. PSGFF has given global youth a voice by providing them with filmmaking and storytelling skills and technical tools.

again, I fell in love with the simple and complex process every time. I loved that it challenged me, especially when I knew I'd be in trouble if it didn't work." Launching an electronics company amid a pandemic may not seem like a good idea to some, but Chaymeriyia took on the challenge head-on. Already leading her telecommunication startup, adding one additional job wouldn't hurt. To start things at ease, the founder was able to raise $1.05M from private and angel investors -- she also raised funding from her previous investors in her first startup. "The focus with our funding is Talent and Retail acquisitions,

R&D, and Product Design. We have also moved forward with the opening of our headquarters and in this transition, we need to begin building our team and setting the foundation for our brand's culture. Over the next year growing our customer base, building credibility, and developing partnerships will play key roles in NSPRE's growth," she continues. With now 5 products under the brand, Chay mer iyia expresses t he compa ny will be expanding through other areas such as Security, Home Electronics, and IoT. \Learn more about the NSPRE™ brand at NSPREelectronics.com

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About Peacemaker Corps Association: For the past 23 years, Peacemakers Corps Association’s mentor-moderated, group workshop programs have been rigorously tested, refined and proven in some of the most challenging neighborhoods in the United States. More recently, PCA, a United Nations NGO with ECOSOC status, has informed and inspired psycho-social peace keeping initiatives around the world. PCA has formed a core management group aligned with UN agencies to support global curriculum, and technology demands, continuously advance courseware, measure and report outcomes and facilitate the on-going peacemaking activities of the online mentor and student communities. Learn more at https://www. peacemakercorps.org. The app is powered by Logos E.

Meet The African American Founder That Raised $1.05M For Her Consumer Electronics Startup Lifestyle News

Chaymeriyia Moncrief, the founder of NSPRE™ Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- It's no secret that the consumers' electronics market is an extremely competitive space. For the last decade, there have been many key players with only two who take up 56% of the market alone. With very little diversity in the electronics field, this founder took advantage of that void. Chay mer iyia Moncr ief, the founder of NSPRE™, a consumer electronics brand based in Montgomery, AL launched her company in early 2020. She launched with the need to give consumers an assorted option for electronic selections. No stranger to under-diversified markets, before launching her

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electronics company, she also found the first and only African American and woman-led telecommunication wireless carrier, Tesix Wireless, which this year was valued at $10M. She credits her decade long passion for technology for her fearless entry into the two laborious spaces. She comments, "Since 7-years old, I've been fascinated with tech and gadgets. I use to take things apart at home-- everything from remote controls, the radio, and even the home computer. When I successfully put them back together, and it actually worked

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Lake Elsinore opens first housing project for homeless...continued from page 3 first residents at The Anchor — Lake Elsinore’s first facility for short-term crisis housing and services for the homeless on West Graham Avenue. “I wish I could share how I’m really feeling right now,” Whipple said the morning of his movein. “It’s, like, I’m excited and nervous, because I do see a road back, and I can’t wait to move on.” The Anchor, which opened its doors Wednesday, includes 16 units. It can shelter about 20 people, city spokeswoman Nicole Dailey said. The city bought the property — a former downtown motel and retreat center called House of Siloam — for $2.4 million in July. Officials considered it a major step in addressing t he cit y’s longst a nd i ng h o m e l e s s n e s s p r o bl e m . While the number of homeless people has generally fallen since 2017, Dailey said there are about 55 individuals living on the streets of Lake Elsinore, as of the city’s last count over the summer. There are also zero beds and few services for the homeless in that part of southwest Riverside County, Dailey said. The situation leaves many with no choice but to go to shelters, some as far as the Coachella Valley. Since forming a homeless task force in 2017, Lake Elsinore has used grant money to partner with county programs and nonprofit groups such as Social Work Action Group, which offers services and outreach. In September, amid the coronavirus pandemic, the city received $3.1 million through Project Homekey, California’s effort to help local governments purchase hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings and other properties, and convert them into permanent long-term housing for the chronically homeless and those at risk of ending up on the streets. With help from state emergency grants, the city also pitched in around $939,000 to buy and rehabilitate the site. The $3.8 million project provides short-term crisis housing for the homeless in Lake Elsinore, Wildomar and surrounding Riverside County areas by letting them stay for up to 90 days. Each renovated unit is furnished and has a kitchenette. Amenities

include a community room, an office for case management work, a community garden, a pool, a music-and-arts room and a volunteer-run kitchen with a spacious food pantry for donations. Social services for residents are run by a small staff that includes Social Work Action Group and Riverside County case managers, social workers, a nurse practitioner, occupational therapist and substance-abuse counselor. “It was important for us to create a place for those living on the streets to feel comfortable and welcomed, a place where they can be proud of, as well as members of our community and city to be proud of,” Dailey said. “The idea is that it’s a place where people will hopefully feel anchored into the idea of their recovery.” Lake Elsinore also plans to develop the site into the city’s first permanent housing development for low-income individuals and families, hopefully by 2025, Dailey said. “The Anchor means that Lake Elsinore will be legally allowed to continue its mission of offering a hand up, not a hand out, to homeless persons seeking refuge on public property,” City Councilman Steve Manos said. “This is a significant step toward our ultimate goal of fundamentally eliminating homelessness within our city.” Volunteers and community groups can also get involved at The Anchor by donating food and serving meals to residents. Wildomar City Councilwoman Bridgette Moore said volunteering was one way people can help make a difference and begin to “break the cycle of homelessness” i n t hei r neig hb orho o d . Social Work Action Group Executive Monica Sapien said that addressing homelessness is more than just getting people off the streets for a time. It’s building relationships and taking a non-judgmental, human approach to help people get on the pathway to recovery. Each unit, Sapien said, also includes a jour nal for residents to ref lect on everyday hopes and strengths. “We can’t continue to walk past someone living behind a store,” Sapien said. “We have to do better to help our people reach their full potential.”

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011593 Date Filed: 12/21/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/21/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LA CRYSTALERA County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 8282 SIERRA AVE #3902 FONTANA, CALIF 92335 Name of Individual Registrant: GLADYS M. OLIVA 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: 5874 SEMINOLE WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 17, 2020 Gladys M. Oliva, 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 January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011662 Date Filed: 12/22/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/22/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TYKO INTERNATIONAL County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 4795 CLARENCE WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: ARLETTE K. OGIAMIEN 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: 4795 CLARENCE WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: BRICE KEMLE Residence Street Address: 53094 MEMORIAL STR LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92532 Name of Individual Registrant: PATRICK T. TONGANBOU Residence Street Address: 38307 PINE CREEK MURRIETA, CA 92562 Name of Individual Registrant: NICAISE N. KETCHA Residence Street Address: 10179 25TH STR RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: CORANTINE P. TCHOUANCHE Residence Street Address: 4795 CLARENCE WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: BIBLANE D. KAMGANG Residence Street Address: HINDENBURGDAMM 62 BERLIN, GERMANY 12203 Name of Individual Registrant: CLARISSE T. YONZDI Residence Street Address: 77 RUE PRINCE BELL DOUALA, CAMEROON 4036 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: Not Applicable Arlette Ogiamien, 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 January 7, 14, 21, 28 , 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 20200011662 Date Filed: 12/22/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/22/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TYKO INTERNATIONAL County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 4795 CLARENCE WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: ARLETTE K. OGIAMIEN 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: 4795 CLARENCE WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: BRICE KEMLE Residence Street Address: 53094 MEMORIAL STR LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92532 Name of Individual Registrant: PATRICK T. TONGANBOU Residence Street Address: 38307 PINE CREEK MURRIETA, CA 92562 Name of Individual Registrant: NICAISE N. KETCHA Residence Street Address: 10179 25TH STR RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: CORANTINE P. TCHOUANCHE Residence Street Address: 4795 CLARENCE WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: BIBLANE D. KAMGANG Residence Street Address: HINDENBURGDAMM 62 BERLIN, GERMANY 12203 Name of Individual Registrant: CLARISSE T. YONZDI Residence Street Address: 77 RUE PRINCE BELL DOUALA, CAMEROON 4036 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: Not Applicable Arlette Ogiamien, 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 January 7, 14, 21, 28 , 2021

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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: ROBERT W. HALL, III aka ROBERT WILLIAM HALL, III aka ROBERT HALL, III CASE NO : PROPS 2000205

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: ROBERT W.

HALL, III aka ROBERT WILLIAM HALL, III aka ROBERT HALL, III

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: BRANDON J. HALL in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: BRANDON J. HALL 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 27, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S36 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: BRYAN C. HARTNELL, Esq. 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper January 7, 14, 21, 2021.

SUMMONS AMENDED SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ALBERTO ABEL CONDOR and Does 1 to 12 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): NO KIM LAM NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county

law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS 1930847 The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): MICHAEL F. SMITH. ESQ., 1651 E. FOURTH STREET. SUITE 123, SANTA ANA, CA 92701 (714)558-0101 DATE (Fecha): 12/15/2020 Clerk of Court (Secretario), by Nicole Cartwright, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served PUBLISHED IN THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN NEWSPAPER: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021.

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Attorney Ben Crump Wants White Woman Who Attack Black Teen Over Cell Phone Prosecuted NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As this year of racial awareness is drawing to a close, it’s deeply troubling that incidents like this one, in which a Black child is viewed as and treated like a criminal, continue to happen,” stated Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, who in 2020 has represented the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Jacob Blake.

WASHI NGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced multiple provisions in the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will help Inland Empire manufacturers streamline supply chains and better collaborate with Manufacturing USA Institutes and Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers. Preventing Supply Chain Disruptions for Small and Medium Manufacturers: Rep. Torres passed a provision requiring the federal government to take first steps towards a National Supply Chain Database that would connect small and medium manufacturers, like those in CA-35, across state lines to prevent supply chain disruptions. The provision would require the federal government to conduct a detailed feasibility study for the database. The need for this collaboration became clear when local manufacturers struggled to retool and get the supplies they needed to produce needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when the coronavirus pandemic broke out. Streamlining Collaboration Between Manufacturers: Rep. Torres passed a provision to help small and mid-size manufacturers with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership have access to and inf luence the technologies

developed by the Manufacturing USA Institutes, which create technological tools to help manufacturers of all sizes improve their businesses. Torres, who recently held a listening session to hear directly from local businesses, trades, and workforce leaders, represents a district where MEP Centers work with 79 aerospace and defense manufacturers, creating over 3,000 jobs. Rep. Torres released the following statement: “Manufacturing is at the heart of economic activity in communities across this country, and the Inland Empire is no exception,” Rep. Torres said. “The provisions I’m announcing today will help local manufacturers secure their supply chain and streamline their business operation. What this means for our region is simple: more jobs, better wages, new opportunities, and more money flowing through our local economy.” Congresswoman Torres is a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, which allocates all federal spending. She also sits on the House Rules Committee, where she has influence over the amendment process for every bill considered in the House of Representatives.

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump said, “enough is enough.” The famed lawyer has demanded that New York prosecutors bring charges against a white woman who viciously attacked a young African American teen in a hotel lobby after she falsely claimed the youth stole her iPhone. “As this year of racial awareness is drawing to a close, it’s deeply troubling that incidents like this one, in which a Black child is viewed as and treated like a criminal, continue to happen,” stated Crump, who in 2020 has represented the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Jacob Blake. On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, a spokesperson for Manhattan District Attorney Cy

Vance, Jr., confirmed that the office was investigating the assault on Kenyon Harrold Jr., the son of jazz trumpeter Kenyon Harrold. The incident, which the senior Harrold captured on cellphone video, occurred on December 26 at the Arlo Hotel, a boutique four-star hotel in New York’s Soho section. While the Harrold’s were grabbing breakfast, the stillunidentified white woman lashed out, tackled, and scratched the innocent teen, accusing him of stealing her phone. When the elder Harrold stepped in with his camera recording the incident, the woman allegedly assaulted the Grammy-winner as well. She then confronts a hotel manager and accused Harrold,

Jr., of stealing her phone and again lunges at the youth. “Take the case off, that’s mine,” the angry woman yells in the video. “Literally, get it back,” she demands of the hotel manager. A few minutes later, the woman’s missing phone was returned by an Uber driver, who noted that she mistakenly left it in the car. “I am furious!!!” the elder Harrold, who counts Prince, Common, and Dr. Dre as influences, wrote on Instagram. “We see this crap happening all the time, but it hits different when it hits home!!! I typically try to keep things positive, but nothing about this video is positive.” The hotel issued an apology and called the Harrolds’ experience “inexcusable” before offering

that “more could have been done to de-escalate the dispute.” Crump remained furious. “Compounding the injustice, the hotel manager defaulted to calling on 14-year-old Keyon to prove his innocence, documenting that we have two justice systems in America and that Black people are treated as guilty until proven innocent,” Crump exclaimed. “We strongly urge Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. to bring assault and battery charges against this woman to send the message that hateful, racially motivated behavior is unacceptable. This is what it will take to drive change. We also call for a civil rights investigation into the Arlo Hotel for its implicit bias in its treatment of Keyon.”

Last week, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) elected Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) chair of the group comprised of African Americans serving in State Legislature. Bradford, 60, who is the longest serving member in the caucus and the only African American member in the California Senate, is succeeding the CLBC’s outgoing chair Dr. Shirley N. Weber (D-San Diego). Two weeks ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated Weber for the soon-to-be open California Secretary of State position, which will be vacated by Alex Padilla. The governor appointed Padilla to replace Sen. Kamala Harris as California’s junior Senator in the United States Congress. Bradford, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Safety and also leads the Senate’s Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of Color, promised to continue -- and build on --Weber’s many accomplishments as head of the CLBC. “We are grateful for Dr. Weber’s leadership during her time with the Caucus and have no doubt she will lead with the same passion and desire for equality and justice as Secretary of State. I look forward to serving in a similar fashion of Dr. Weber and previous chairs championing African American issues for the state and nation,” said Bradford, who served as vice chair of the CLBC during the last legislative session. Bradford said Weber made significant progress passing legislation that focused on social justice, education, criminal justice reform and equity for Black Americans and other

ethnic minorities in California. The CLBC, which has existed for more than 50 years now, prides itself on the influence it has had over the last half-century crafting legislature to promote racial and gender equality in California. “With the support of my colleagues, I intend to continue and build upon the successes she achieved while serving as chair,” Bradford said, referring to Weber. Bradford says the CLBC has identified the issues it will prioritize over the next year. “We will be tackling issues such as the massively disproportional effect of COVID-19 on Black Californians, establishing a more transparent and accountable police system, enhancing economic opportunity through social equity programs, protecting the state’s ratepayers from unfair energy policies, supporting our formerly incarcerated with rehabilitative programs, pursuing representation in all forms of government, and so much more,” he said. “I look forward to all that we will accomplish together and remain committed to making California a more prosperous, diverse, and equitable state for all Californians.” During Bradford’s tenure as chair, Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) will serve as vice chair; Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) will serve as secretary; and Assemblymember Jim Cooper will continue in his role as the group’s treasurer. Bradford was first elected to the California Legislature in 2009 to represent the 51st District in continued on page 7

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Pine Cleaner. This should not be used on silk or wool. Keep in mind that the pine odor may remain after washing, and it also can be very allergenic. Running a second rinse cycle can help to remove any remaining residue. Also, use caution with this if you have cats as pine oil is toxic to them.

temperature danger zone by using a heat source like a chafing dish, warming tray, or slow cooker. Microwave food should be cooked thoroughly 165˚F or above. Read package directions for cooking and follow them exactly to make sure food is thoroughly cooked. If the food label says, “Let stand for x minutes after cooking,” follow the directions — letting microwaved food sit for a few minutes enables colder areas to absorb heat from hotter areas. Stir food in the middle of heating. Follow package directions for commercially prepared frozen food; some are not designed to be stirred while heating.

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Germs are talked about a lot nowadays. Avoiding germs and killing germs are high priority now that the novel coronavirus has made it’s mark on the world. So now people are not only trying to get healthy but also stay healthy. And getting rid of germs is a big part of that. So here’s your complete guide to kilingl any germ that may be living in or around your home: One of the first things to know is that temperature plays a major part in getting rid of germs. Temperatures to remember: 113°F: Wash your dishes with a sanitizer, like dish soap, under water that is at least 113°F. Wear gloves to protect your skin from the hot temperature. 140°F: Wash your clothes at high temp around 140-150°F along with a product that contains bleach in order to disinfect them from harmful viruses. Also, be sure to throw your clothes in the dryer afterward for another blast of hot air. Your dryer won’t kill 100% of germs, but it can help. 165°F: To kill any pathogens that might be living in your food,

cook them at 165°F or boil them in water at least that hot. These temperatures can also kill any germs that might be contaminating y o u r d r i n k i n g w a t e r. 200°F: Ever wonder how to clean a sponge? You can use your microwave to kill germs and viruses that may be growing inside of it making it smell funky. Germs in the Air When it comes to killing airborne germs that are present in the air of your home, the solutions will be limited because various methods used to kill germs in the air may be potentially dangerous to the human occupants and even pets in the environment. However, there are other types of methods that can be used safely inside this indoor space to help remediate and ultimately eliminate these germ collections in the air. Two of the most popularly used solutions to removing airborne germs are the use of air filtration devices and UV lamps – and sometimes both of these methods are used together. Air filtration is important when it comes to a high concentration of pollutants in the air space, especially pathogens like germs (bacteria, viruses, etc.). There are

Lamont King appointed Assistant General Counsel for Investments County News

WEST SACR AMENTO, Calif. (January 5, 2021) - Lamont King was appointed Assistant General Counsel for Investments for the Califor nia State Teachers’ Retirement System effective December 14, 2020. In his new role, King heads the Investment Counsel division in the Office of the General Counsel. King began his career with CalSTRS in 2010 as one of two specialized counsels on the investment-focused legal team and rose to senior investment counsel in 2013. He has served in a lead capacity in that role for the past two years. “Lamont has a decade of experience providing legal leadership for internal and

external investment counsel,” said CalSTRS General Counsel Brian Bartow. “He is highly regarded for his legal acumen and has developed strong client bonds that will be invaluable in his new role.” King’s team provides legal support to the Investments Branch and will guide the team as they implement the CalSTRS Collaborative Model and increase participation in coinvestments, joint ventures and more complex hybrid investments. “I am excited to take this next step in my career,” said King, “and I look forward to expanding the capabilities of the investment attorney team and supporting the work of our continued in next 2 columns

a variety of different air filtration technologies that can be used to mitigate the air space of hazardous pollutants, and some of these will be effective when it comes to capturing the fine particulate matter of germs – while others will simply be ineffective in this pursuit. In addition, UV lamps will suck in the air and also allow the air to be exposed to the germicidal light to eradicate these pathogens that come into contact with this light source. When you are looking for a solution to eradicating germ pollutants from the air, an air purifier that utilizes both air filtration and UVC lights will be a double threat against these airborne germs. Does an air purifier help with germs and their removal from the air? An air purifier that uses UV-C light as their technology can help to expose microbes in the air to the ultraviolet light, this will kill or inactivate germs and bacteria that come into contact with the light source. The UV-C light, when used in conjunction with other technologies such as a HEPA filter, will help to capture the microorganism (bacteria, germs, and mold spores) and allow for long exposure times to the germicidal UV-C light. Germs on Your Cell Phone The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), a trade group that represents product manufacturers, recommends wiping down your phone at least once a day. How Long Can Germs Live on Your Cell Phone? Answers vary. Influenza A and B viruses survive 24 to 48 hours on hard, nonporous surfaces such as stainless steel or plastic, according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. An article published in April 2020 in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the coronavirus could remain active on plastic and stainless steel

surfaces for two to three days. When Should You Wash Your Cell Phone? Clean your phone at least once a day as a preventive measure recommends the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Try to keep your phone in your pocket, purse, or car when you go out; if you need to pull it out, wash or sanitize your hands before and after, and wipe down your phone when you return home. Germs on your Laundry Laundry and other linens can easily harbor bacteria that can cause an illness to return or spread. There are a number of products you are familiar with such as: – Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soaps – Hunter’s Edge Silver Laundry Detergent – Lysol Laundry Sanitizer – Clorox Bleach Besides using any of the proven cleaners listed above for germs in your laundry, there are other natural cleaners that disinfect just as well. To use white vinegar, add 1 cup of it to the rinse cycle. This is very effective for killing bacteria, and will also help to deodorize laundry (which is a good sign that odorcausing bacteria has been killed). It is also an effective fabric softener, and helps to keep colors bright. To use hydrogen peroxide, add 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide to the wash. Be sure to spot test the peroxide first though as it can have a bleaching effect on some fabrics. Borax can be used in addition to your regular detergent. It is especially effective as an antifungal, but also helps as a disinfectant. Pine oil is very effective at disinfecting. The greater the amount of pine oil in a product, the better it will clean. Add one cup of a pine oil product to the wash, such as Pine-Sol or Olde Tyme Super

Germs in Your Food When it comes to germs getting and staying in your food, there are three main factors: keeping foods separate, cooking food thoroughly and storing food correctly. Separating food Consumer safety website, FoodSaftey.gov says use one cutting board for fresh produce or other foods that won’t be cooked before they’re eaten, and another for raw meat, poultry, or seafood. Replace them when they are worn. Use separate plates and utensils for cooked and raw foods. Wash thoroughly all plates, utensils, and cutting boards that touched raw meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs before using them again. Use hot, soapy water. In your shopping cart, separate raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs from other foods and place packages of raw meat, poultry, and seafood in plastic bags if available. When you check out, place raw meat, poultry, and seafood in separate bags from other foods. At home, place raw meat, poultry, and seafood in containers or sealed plastic bags. Freeze them if you’re not planning to use them within a few days. In the fridge, keep eggs in their original car ton and store them in the main compartment—not in the door. Heating up food You should keep food hot (140˚F or above) after cooking. If you’re not serving food right after cooking, keep it out of the

Germs on Surfaces You should use household cleaning products to disinfect hightouch areas in your home, like: Countertops Rails Tables Backs of chairs Light switches Faucets Toilets Refrigerator doors Doorknobs Remote controls If it is touched throughout the day, clean it! Once a day may not be enough because no one is sure yet how long these germs can live on specific surfaces. You should sanitize these areas several times each day. Also, a quick swipe of a damp paper towel is not enough to kill the germs. Tables and countertops, for example, need to be visibly wet for several minutes. Check the side of the cleaner as it usually states a suggested time that the surface needs to be wet to make the maximum impact. November 11, 2020 by Ma rcus G reen lee, BDO Contributing Wr it e r

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world class Investments Branch.” Prior to joining CalSTRS, King practiced transactional real estate, civil litigation and public interest law. For several years, King also represented youth in the juvenile dependency system in Los Angeles as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, King received his law degree from Case Western Reserve University and his B.A. from Allegheny College. King also holds the CFA Institute Investment Fou nd at ions Cer t if icate.

Health Officer. “Therefore, following all safe practices is more important than ever.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to recommend that travelers should avoid all travel to highrisk areas, including the United Kingdom: https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/ map-and-travel-notices.html.

About CalSTRS CalSTRS provides a secure retirement to more than 975,000

members whose CalSTRScovered service is not eligible for Social Security participation. Members retire on average after more than 24 years in the classroom with a monthly benefit of approximately $4,547. Established in 1913, CalSTRS is the largest educator-only pension fund in the world with approximately $275 billion in assets under management as of November 30, 2020. CalSTRS demonstrates its strong commitment to longterm corporate sustainability principles in its annual Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Report. For more information, visit CalSTRS.com

Variant COVID-19 strain found in San Bernardino County County/Health News The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health was notified by the California Department of Public Health today that two cases of the more contagious B117 strain of the novel coronavirus have been detected in San Bernardino County. The variant strain is currently prevalent in London and southeast England and the detection of the B117 strain is not unexpected. Multiple variants of the virus that cause COVID-19 have been documented in the United States

and globally during this pandemic. These cases were among results collected from members of one Big Bear-area household on Dec. 20. One member of the household had contact with a traveler who returned from the United Kingdom on Dec. 11 and began showing symptoms on Dec. 14. “Based on the information currently available, we know that the B117 variant strain seems to spread more easily and quickly,” said Dr. Michael Sequeira, County continued in next 2 columns

Cur rently, there is no evidence that these variants cause more severe illness or increased risk of death and no indication that the vaccines are less effective on this strain. Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more information on New COVID-19 Variants.

Sen. Steven Bradford Commits to Building Upon Weber’s Legacy as Next Black Caucus Chair ...continued Los Angeles County in the State Assembly. He served in the role until 2012 when he was elected to represent the 62nd District in the Assembly, which includes areas in the South Bay of Los Angeles County. He served in that role until 2014. In 2016, he was elected to the State Senate, representing the 35th District, which covers a section of the Los Angeles area that stretches north, beginning in inland areas of the South Bay and encompassing the communities of Carson, Compton, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, San Pedro, Torrance, Watts, Willowbrook and Wilmington. Other members of the CLBC are: Assemblymember Chris R. Holden (D-Pasadena), Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) and Assemblymember Autumn Burke (D-South Bay, Los Angeles).

Weber says she will continue to work with the CLBC in her new role as Secretary of State. “It is a bittersweet moment as I pass the leadership torch to Senator Steven Bradford. The California Legislative Black Caucus is a small but mighty group of nine members. Together, we have been a powerful force, united and unwavering in our commitment to fight and win tough battles to improve the lives of Black Californians,” Weber said. “I thank the Black Caucus for its support during my tenure as chair, and I have full trust and confidence in Senator Bradford to take on the leadership of the Caucus. I also look forward to building on the partnership between the Secretary of State’s office and the CLBC to protect and expand voting rights in California.”

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