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June 16, 2022 Thursday Edition
Volume 53 No. 9
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Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them and these will continue till they have resisted either with words or blows or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance those of whom they suppress. —Fredrick Douglass (1849)
Our Nation Has a Problem with Guns and it Needs to Be Fixed
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
By Jeffrey L. Boney NNPA Newswire contributor Darkness and despair have us trapped and we have lost our way. Good, which was once the standard, has turned into bad. We are making bad decisions and they have resulted in bad outcomes. Our once proud America is being looked at with critical eyes. Those living in other countries are wondering what is going on in the United States of America. Cities across this great land of ours are besieged by crime and punishment. Every day has become a day of death for many of our brothers and sisters, both Black and White. We leave our homes with good intentions, yet sadly we may not return to them. I am learning quickly that while we plan our days, those plans may not be good enough to keep us alive. We are in a tangled web of chaos and confusion. We are enemies to ourselves. The blame for our current situation begins with us. Do we want to get better? I think we do. The conversations going on suggest we want to get better. We want a new normal and to not experience new shootings and killings. The shootings, whether they were in Buffalo, Uvalde, Tulsa, near Ames, or Philadelphia, all have the same result. People are dead and families are broken into pieces. This
According to the Washington Post, there have been over 200 mass shootings in America this year. current path is leading us down a dead-end street. We need stricter gun laws immediately. The time to act is now. It is the “doing of the talking” which is an expression that I coined many years ago. The laws that we have on the books need to be a me nde d a nd ch a nge d . How can a newly minted 18-year-old young man go into a store and buy assault weapons with literally no questions asked? That is what happened in Uvalde, Texas, when Salvador Ramos purchased guns and ammunition. Guns now play a major role in how we live our lives. For example, we are more conscious than ever before about being in crowds. In some communities, going to get gas, or going to the grocery store, have become challenging. We go, but we are afraid.
In the not-too-distant past, we gave no thought to attending church or going to graduations. Going to our favorite store was a nobrainer. Now there are shootings and killings taking place at them. We have convened, and reconvened, to discuss gun violence, yet not much has changed. Arguably, there are more deaths taking place by guns now. Sadly, we are living this frightening and fragile reality. While discussions are good, changing laws is better. That, in my opinion, must be the steps we take in order to curb gun violence. Laws must change and we the people must be the driving force behind this movement. Some critics have said that the House and the Senate are on different pages when it comes to gun control. I agree with the critics.
For example, the House would close what is called the “Charleston loophole.” It would increase the amount of time from 3 business days to 10 business days “that a federal firearms licensee must wait to receive a completed background check prior to transferring a firearm to a licensed person.” T his st atement comes f rom the legislat ion. The legislation is HR 1446, and it is backed by Democratic representative James Clyburn of South Carolina. This bill stems from the tragedy that killed nine people at a Black church in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015. The Senate will now take up the matter in their legislative session. We will see what happens. President Biden, on last week in an address to the nation said, “If we can’t ban assault weapons then we should raise the age to purchase them from 18 to 21.” He added, “Over the past two decades, more school-aged children have died from guns than on-duty police officers and active-duty military combined.” According to the Washington Post, there have been over 200 mass shootings in America this year. That number should scare all of us. The post Our Nation Has a Problem with Guns and it Needs to Be Fixed appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
California Commemorates Juneteenth ’22 Edward Henderson | California Black Media
Credit: Shutterstock On June 6, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a proclamation making Juneteenth an official holiday for city employees. Although President Joe Biden signed a bill declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday last year, cities and states still have the power to decide which holidays they will officially observe. Mayor Garcetti’s signing is one among many commemorations of Juneteenth nationwide as a growing number of states and municipalities officially honor the historic holiday long celebrated in African American communities across the United States. “We need every Angeleno to
learn the full story of our past, no matter the ugliness of some of its chapters, and that means recognizing the lasting legacy of slavery in our country,” Garcetti said at the signing ceremony. History of Juneteenth The holiday is recognition of June 19th, 1865, the day Union soldiers notified enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay, Texas that they were free under the Emancipation Proclamation. Two and a half years earlier, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes across the country to mark what was
Generation Z Sparking the ‘Great Resignation’ as Employers Realize Shortages
known as “Freedom’s Eve” on Jan. 1, 1863. They were awaiting news confirming that President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery in Confederate States. Anticipation heightened and celebrations began as the news spread of the 13th Amendment, the constitutional modification that established the abolishment of slavery. Union soldiers began their march to spread the news throughout plantations and cities in the South. However, not everyone in Confederate territory would immediately be free. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed into law in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control. As a result, in the westernmost Confederate state of Texas, enslaved people would not be free until much later. In Galveston Bay, freedom finally came on June 19, 1865,
when some 2,000 Union troops arrived. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. That momentous day came to be known as "Juneteenth," by the newly freed people in Texas. The post-emancipation period known as Reconstruction (18651877) marked an era of great hope, uncertainty, and struggle for the nation. Formerly enslaved people immediately sought to reunify families, establish schools, run for political office, push radical legislation, and even sue slaveholders for compensation. A California 2022 Juneteenth State Proposal On May 19, California State Senators Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 109, which continued on page 2
A Pew Research Center survey found that low pay, a lack of opportunities for advancement, and feeling disrespected at work are the top reasons Americans quit their jobs last year. The pandemic spurred a new and continuing phenomenon: “the Great Resignation.” Armed with a new sense of values and the realization that they do not have to actually go into an office environment to perform assigned tasks, American workers have continued switch jobs — or leave the traditional workforce entirely. According to some reports, the pandemic experience has contributed to changing perceptions about what matters to employees — including what they want from their jobs – leading to a disconnect between upper management and front-line workers. Unli ke many older professionals, that may simply complain to co-workers, look for a new job and then submit their letter of resignation, GenZ and younger Millennials are speaking up about what they want their workplace to look like — and feel like. Something that no prior generations have done as directly. “Many GenZ workers got their first job during the pandemic, so they expect flexibility and remote work as the standard option. In addition, they view jobs as ‘experiences’ that they
can end if they no longer need or feel connected to them,” said Dr. Ximena Hartsock, founder of BuildWithin. This D.C.-based company identifies, trains, and manages tech-related apprentices. “And, they have always been presented with a ‘buyers’ market,’ in terms of jobs which has led to job-hopping, which is unlikely to go away and puts pressure on employers to lead with an employee-centric and valuedriven culture,” Hartsock insisted. “This new generation is putting needed pressure on employers to make the workplace more empathetic. Perhaps the Great Resignation will transition to the Great Enlightenment.” Mark Pierce, CEO of Cloud Peak Law Group, said he believes that employees aren’t feeling valued or that their working location puts them at a disadvantage. He said that’s a primary contributor to the Great Resignation. “Whether employees are working in-person, fully remote, or hybrid, it’s important to ensure that everyone feels welcome and valued in their roles,” Pierce stated. continued on page 3
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SBCUSD Highlights Class of 2022 Salutatorians Community/ Education News
Indian Springs High School salutatorian Fernando “Ferny” Cruz Rodriguez (Photo by Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD) San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is proud to recognize the 22 salutatorians graduating in the Class of 2022. Earning the rank of salutatorian is a sign that a student has the drive and dedication to succeed in college and beyond. Erika Alfaro is graduating as salutatorian from Cajon High School with a 3.9 unweighted G.P.A. She is on her way to UC Berkeley to study society and environment after enjoying a busy high school life filled with varsity soccer, Best Buddies, and Speech and Debate Team. Erika said the teacher who had the greatest impact on her education was Mark Stowitts. Erika said, “His abilities as a coach and teacher are amazing.
Being a part of his program was nothing short of inspirational.” Cajon salutatorian Aisha Ashamu managed to maintain a 4.78 weighted G.P.A. while also participating in girls’ tennis, National Honor Society, Best Buddies, Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, NMS 100, International Baccalaureate (IB) League, and California Scholarship Federation. She was accepted to UCLA, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, and University of San Francisco, but she has decided to attend UC Berkeley, where she will be majoring in Psychology. Indian Springs High School salutatorian Fernando “Ferny” Cruz Rodriguez is off to study prelaw at the University of Redlands after a high school career of tennis, cross country, Best Buddies, Calculus Club, Psychology Club, AVID and study habits that earned him a 3.98 unweighted G.P.A. Nathaniel Gallardo will be going from a hawk to a bear when he graduates from Arroyo Valley High School (AVHS) as salutatorian with a 3.97 unweighted G.P.A. and enrolls at UC Berkeley. He had his choice of colleges, including UC Davis and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, but this member of the high school cross country, basketball and track teams decided to study political science at UC Berkeley. Cajon’s Jazmin Garache is another SBCUSD salutatorian headed to UC Berkeley. Her
4.7 weighted G.P.A. and extracurricular activities like marching, concert, and jazz band; SB Percussion; Best Buddies; Nojac; Latino Student Union; and National Honor Society had many schools interested, including Cal Poly Pomona, UC San Diego, and UC Irvine. San Gorgonio High School (San G) salutatorian Isabel “Izzy” Guadalajara is aiming for a career as a criminal lawyer and eventually a judge. She’s already shown she has the dedication to do whatever she puts her mind to through her participation in varsity basketball, SBCUSD Honor Orchestra, Academic Decathlon, ALA Girls’ State Delegate, and string quintet while maintaining a 4.0 unweighted G.P.A. Izzy said her orchestra teacher, John Brannon, taught her “there is always room for positivity and growth, and that I should never falter but keep pushing forward.” Middle College High School (MCHS) salutatorian Adrianna Gutierrez is reaching for the stars, both with her 4.65 weighted G.P.A. and her goal of becoming an aerospace engineer. She was accepted to UC Davis, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and Illinois Institute of Technology, but she has decided to study at Iowa State University. Fifth-grade teacher Cheryl Pester-Ayala had the greatest impact on Mireya Gutierrez’s education. “She knew what I was
capable of and believed in me,” Mireya said. “She showed me how to be brave and once told me that I was going to be successful.” And Mireya has proven those words true as the Pacific High School salutatorian, who will graduate with a 3.93 unweighted G.P.A. and a spot at UCLA to study for a career in social work. National Honor Society, varsity volleyball, varsity water polo, Calculus Club, Rotary LIFE, and Key Club were just a few of salutatorian Jordan “Jordy” Kam’s extracurricular activities at San G. That and his 4.72 weighted G.P.A. were more than enough to get him accepted to Cal Poly Pomona, CSUSB, UC Davis, and San Diego State University, but Jordy will be heading to UC Berkeley in the fall to study aerospace engineering. San Bernardino High School (SBHS) salutatorian Raul Lozano has an impressive 4.0 unweighted G.P.A. and participated in soccer and robotics. He was accepted to UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, Arizona State University, and Redlands University, but Raul has decided to make UC Irvine his home in the fall as he studies biology. When AVHS salutatorian Leticia “Leti” Morales-Ruiz heads off to UC Irvine in the fall, she will be leaving behind the Young Legislators, Best Buddies, Students for Change,
SBCUSD Highlights Class of 2022 Salutatorians... continued Club de Español, AP Calculus Club, and the 4.8 weighted G.P.A. she worked so hard for, but she’ll be gaining knowledge in the field of computer science in preparation for a successful career. It was third-grade teacher Lidia Wandrie who taught salutatorian Emma Nikol that there was more to school than simply showing up every day. It seems Emma took that message to heart as she maintained a 4.7 weighted G.P.A. while taking both college and high school classes, as all MCHS students do, and participating in Earth Buddies, Peer Leaders, and Literature Appreciation Club. Emma is on her way to UCR to study environmental science. When Cajon salutatorian Brianna Rodriguez Rojas joins the campus of UC Berkeley, not only will the university be gaining a National Honor Society student with a 3.98 unweighted G.P.A., but they will also be gaining a musically inclined student, as evidenced by Brianna’s involvement in the Cajon Chamber Choir, the Teen Music Workshop, GSR Marching Band, and SB Indoor Drumline. San G salutatorian Yvette Salgado was accepted to UC Irvine, UC Riverside, Cal State Long Beach, and UC Davis, but she is going to attend Cal State San Bernardino to earn her B.S. in Nursing. She leaves behind a high school career that included soccer and Key Club and a perfect 4.0 unweighted G.P.A.
English teacher Brenda Sing was a huge influence on ISHS salutatorian Star Santos, so it is no surprise that Star plans to major in English and earn her teaching credential at UC Irvine. In addition to a love of English, Star also enjoyed AVID Club, AP Calculus Club, and Psychology Club. She was an AVID tutor who inspired other students to do their best by modeling good grades with her 4.6 weighted G.P.A. UC San Diego will soon be welcoming Cajon salutatorian Adrian “Alex” Tellez. Adrian is planning for a career in either nanoengineering or medicine. With a 4.0 unweighted G.P.A. and involvement in National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation, cross country, and track and field under his belt, Alex is ready for the next stage of his academic career. AVHS salutatorian Leonardo “Leo” Torres was inspired to achieve academically by his Riley College Prep Academy teacher Christine Jenkins. She gave Leo the Jordan Jenkins scholarship when he was in fifth grade, and it was the motivation he needed to earn a 4.83 weighted G.P.A.; participate in Academic Decathlon, Club de Español, AP Spanish Club, Young Legislators, and Calculus Club; and pursue a computer science or math degree. SBH S C a r d i n a l Cit y salutatorian Daniel Tremblay is continued on page 6
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California Commemorates Juneteenth ’22 ...continued from page 1 would recognize Juneteenth an official holiday statewide this year. Nine other members of the California Legislative Black Caucus are co-sponsors of the resolution. For the past three years, Gov. Newsom has issued Juneteenth proclamations commemorating the holiday and declaring it “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance” in the State. SCR 109 urges “the people of California to join in celebrating Juneteenth as a day to honor and reflect on the significant role that African Americans have played in the history of the United States and how they have enriched society through their steadfast commitment to promoting unity and equality.” California joins Texas (1980), Massachusetts (2007), New Jersey (2020), New York (2020), Pennsylvania (2020), Virginia (2020), Washington (2021), Oregon (2021) and Delaware (2021) recognizing Juneteenth as an official state holiday giving state employees the day off from work. “By making Juneteenth an official state holiday, California would demonstrate its commitment to celebrating the emancipation of all slaves,” Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-San Diego) said in a statement. “Juneteenth is an important and special annual celebration for Black culture, resilience, and achievement,” Weber continued. “Designating this date as a paid state holiday mirrors the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.”
Juneteenth 2022 events in California.
A Snapshot of Juneteenth Events in California
LEIMERT PARK RISING (JUNE 19-20)
Here are a few highlighted
Sacramento CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS PRESENTS JUNETEENTH: A DAY OF REMEMBERANCE State Capitol – West Steps From 12: 30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, June 20, the California Legislative Black Caucus will hold will host a lunch celebrating Black freedom with family, friends, food trucks, and more festivities. The CLBC is calling on all Californians to support AB 1655, which will permanently make Juneteenth a state holiday in California. S A C R A M E N T O JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL 2022 William Land Park Sacramento Ju neteenth Incorporated will produce this year’s festival June 17-19, 2022, in William Land Park. This year’s theme will focus on systematic economic injustices. They will partner with several local organizations to highlight and expose the systems and laws that perpetuate the continued economic injustices inflicted on communities of color. Events include a gospel concert, live entertainment, vendors, and more. You can find more Sacramento Juneteenth events here Los Angeles
4395 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles 90008 Leimert Park Rising is a collaborative effort to build a more cooperative Leimert Park Village through arts, culture and commerce. Taking place from noon to 8 p.m. on June 19-20, the annual Juneteenth Celebration is a family friendly event for all ages with craft vendors, food trucks, and multiple stages featuring live music and DJs. Free admission. You can f ind a more comprehensive list of Juneteenth events in the Los Angeles area here. East Bay PAN AFRICAN WELLNESS FEST IN OAKLAND Lake Merritt Ampitheater Afrocentric Oakland is hosting a two-day event, The Fam Bam & Pan African Wellness Fest, at Lake Merritt Amphitheater on Lake Merritt Boulevard on June 18 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The festival will focus on holistic wellness and feature local wellness providers offering meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, spoken word, self-defense lessons, connections to mental health services, and more. The organization will also present “Black Excellence Awards” and provide fun activities for children. JUNETEENTH-INBERKELEY Alcatraz-Adeline Corridor Juneteenth-in-Berkeley, held annually in June on Father’s Day, continued on page 4
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STATE/GOVERNMENT/CONSUMER /BUSINESS NEWS
The Lookout: Five Bills Addressing Homelessness Moving Through California’s Legislature Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media
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The COVID pandemic intensified California’s housing affordability problem and forced the state to take urgent steps to secure emergency shelter for its unhoused population. Even in the wake of the global health crisis, the state is still reeling, facing increasing housing instability and a homelessness crisis that is enduring and more-and-more complex. Approximately 160,000 Californians are unsheltered as affordable housing for so many continues to be difficult to come by. T h is yea r, law ma kers introduced a number of bills to give unhoused Californians a safe and stable place to live. SB 1335 Senate Bill (SB) 1335, authored by State Sen. Susan Eggman (D-Stockton), would disallow "housing-related discrimination" against individuals based on their credit history if they receive government housing subsidies.
SB 1335 includes people a p ply i ng for a r e nt a l accommodation where there is a federal, state or local subsidy. “Individuals using housing subsidies go into the housing market with a credit history and its stereotype attached to their applications,” Jacqueline Ramirez, Policy Associate with Housing California stated in a letter of support for the bill. “However, credit scores are an unnecessary tool due to the reliability of payment for the voucher program. As a result, despite having most of the rent covered by the government, those applying for housing subsidies face rejections based on credit histories," Ramirez continued. On June 2, SB 1335 was referred to the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development. It is still being reviewed. SB 1338 Senate Bill (SB) 1338, authored by State Sen. Tom
Umberg (D-Orange County) and Eggman, establishes Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Courts, a program that provides individuals suffering from severe mental illness and going through the criminal trial process with court-ordered treatment in lieu of incarceration. “The status quo on homelessness is not working. It's time for a paradigm shift,” Umberg tweeted. Disability Rights California (DRC), an advocacy organization, opposes the bill. DRC feels the bill does not go far enough to secure housing for mentally ill individuals who go through CARE Court. “It does not guarantee housing as a solution to address homelessness; Evidence shows that adequately resourced intensive voluntary outpatient treatment is more effective than court-ordered treatment; It will perpetuate institutional racism and worsen health disparities,” their opposition letter reads. According to DRC, there are
alternative solutions to this aspect of the housing crisis. “CARE Court is not the appropriate tool for providing a path to wellness for Californians living with mental health disabilities who face homelessness, incarceration, hospitalization, conservatorship, and premature death,” the letter states. “Instead, California should invest in evidence-based practices that are proven to work and that will actually empower people living with mental health disabilities on their paths to recovery and allow them to retain full autonomy over their lives without the intrusion of a court.” SB 1338 is being reviewed by the Assembly Committees on Judiciary and Health. SB 903 Senate Bill (SB) 903 would require the California Prison Oversight Board to examine the California Department of continued in next 2 columns
The Lookout: Five Bills Addressing Homelessness Moving Through California’s Legislature...continued Correction and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) efforts to address the housing needs of persons recently released from custody, including those identified with serious mental health needs. “If we are serious about getting more Californians off the street, we can no longer ignore the ‘prison-to-street’ pipeline,” State Senate Majority Leader Emeritus Robert Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys), SB 903's author, said. “In Califor nia, leaving incarceration is a ticket to homelessness and recidivism. With prison populations continuing to shrink due to the pandemic and recent reforms, we must do all we can as a state to help those leaving become productive, lawabiding members of society. Our justice system depends on it,” he continued. According to a study from Califor nia Health Policy Strategies, L.L.C. (CHPS), in 2019, 27% of Californians in jail reported being unsheltered before they were arrested, and 70% percent of unsheltered individuals reported having been previously incarcerated. About 28% reported being recently released from a correctional institution. SB 903 is being reviewed by the Assembly Committee on Public Safety. AB 411 Assembly Bill (AB) 411, authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks),
involves the Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention Bond Act of 2022, which provides affordable rental and transitional housing for low-income and homeless veterans. The bill would authorize the issuance of up to $600 million in bonds for additional funding for the program. “First authorized in 2014, this successful program has developed nearly 6,000 units thus far,” Irwin tweeted. “With an estimated 11,000 unhoused veterans living in California, we must continue this work.” The Senate Committee on Government and Finance is reviewing AB 411. SB 1336 Legislation introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) Senate Bill (SB) 1336 would allow religious institutions and nonprofit colleges to build affordable housing on their properties with less difficulty. According to housing advocates, the current process is needlessly complicated and expensive. “SB 1336 will open up an enormous amount of land for affordable housing and help address our housing crisis,” Wiener tweeted. SB 1336 is being reviewed by the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development. Both in California and across the United States, African Americans account for about 40% of the population, respectively.
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Generation Z Sparking the ‘Great Resignation’ as Employers Realize Shortages...continued from page 1
State/Government News
He noted that focusing on company culture and giving employees autonomy are solutions. “It can be easier to focus on employees who work in the same way that you as a leader do most often. If you’re in the office a lot, you’ll likely be more in touch with employees who work in-office frequently, and vice versa if you work remotely,” Pierce observed. He added that micromanagement becomes amplified when performed remotely, making it even more bothersome for employees than when they worked in the office where employers did so in person. “Giving employees autonomy shows that you as a leader trust them to do their work without needing to intervene,” Pierce insisted. “It also frees you to focus on the most important tasks at hand, rather than simply monitoring employees.” A Pew Research Center survey found that low pay, a lack of opportunities for advancement, and feeling disrespected at work are the top reasons Americans quit their jobs last year. Released in March 2022, the survey also found that those who quit and are now employed elsewhere are more likely than not to say their current job has better pay, more opportunities for advancement, and more work-life balance and flexibility. “A few factors are driving the Great Resignation, but one that stands out is that most workplaces simply aren’t doing as much as they could to support the health and wellness of their employees,” advised Logan Mallory, vice president at Motivosity. This company helps employees remain engaged remotely and in
Local employers will participate in several hiring events at all three of the County’s America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs) in the coming weeks: Thursday, June 16: West Valley AJCC, 9650 9th St., Suite B, Rancho Cucamonga. Register here:https://www. eventbrite.com/e/san-bernardino-
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county-hiring-event-east-valleytickets-344435003367 Thursday, June 23: High Desert AJCC, 17310 Bear Valley Road, Suite 109, Victorville. Register here. Thursday, July 7: East Valley AJCC, 500 Inland Center Driver, Space 508, San Bernardino. Register
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Polls closed for in-person voting at 8 p.m. on June 7, the final day of the Statewide Direct Primar y Election. Vote-by-Mail ballots must be postmarked by the US Postal Service on or before June 7 and received no later than seven days after Election Day to be counted. The last day for county elections officials to certify election results is July 7. The top two vote-getters in the primaries regardless of political affiliation advance to the November Election -- whether one candidate receives the majority of the votes cast in the primary election. Only candidates running for State Superintendent of Public Instruction or candidates for voternominated offices in special elections can win outright by getting a majority of the vote (over 50 %) in the primary election. County elections officials will be conducting the semifinal official canvass of votes at least every two hours until completed and providing the results to the Secretary of State. Preliminary results are available for the 145 statewide elections being held to fill state and federal offices. California Black Media (CBM) reports that 68 Black candidates are running in 45 of the elections. That is 31% of the races. Blacks make up 5.8% of California’s population. This is a list of statewide races and Black candidates running. Governor – Gavin Newsom (D) is projected to advance to the November General election and
will face Brian Dahle (R). Black candidates failing to advance were Shawn Collins (R) in 6th place, Major Williams (R) in 8th place, Woodrow “Woody” Sanders III (No Party Preference) in 23rd place and Serge Fiankan (No Party Preference) in 26th place. Lt. Governor - Angela E. Underwood Jacobs (R) is in second place and should advance to face incumbent Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis in November. Secretary of State – Incumbent Dr. Shirley Weber (D) the only Black candidate in the contest is leading by a wide margin over six opponents. State Controller - Malia Cohen (D) the first African American woman to serve on the board of Equalization is running in second place behind Lanhee Chen (R). Superintendent of Public Instruction - Incumbent Tony Thurmond has an overwhelming lead over his six opponents. He is below the 50% majority to win outright. Ainye E. Long, the other Black candidate is in second place but has a very narrow lead over the 3rd place and 4th place candidates. Califor n ia I nsu ra nce Commissioner - Incumbent Ricardo Lara (D) leads his eight challengers. His Black opponents are Vinson Eugene Allen (D) in 5th place, Jasper “Jay” Jackson (D) in 7th place and Veronika Fimbres (Green Party) running 8th. continued on page 7
the office. “This means offering support for mental health and workplace options that support overall health and wellness, such as flexible working hours or the ability to work remotely,” Mallory stated. “When employees see that their employers truly care about them as individuals, they’ll be much happier, more engaged, and less likely to resign.” Pavel Stepanov, the CEO of Virtudesk, added that COVID confronted many workers with the question of what it means to have meaning in their lives. Stepanov said Generation Z, a group with a different mindset and culture, has entered the workforce. Further, the cost of living increases and housing and homeownership are becoming more unattainable for young people. “So many factors are contributing to the Great Resignation. However, this isn’t just a brief trend anymore. What’s looking to be a long-lasting shift is changing culture and economic environment,” Stepanov stated. “Also, the culture of Gen Z has also proven to be very different from Gen X and Millennials, where they strive to attach more meaning to what they do and strive to have a strong impact on the world.” He continued: “This, coupled with the hardship of COVID in the last two years, is having people demand greater job fulfillment when they enter or participate in the workforce. People want to stand out, be different, and make change where they are, and many jobs have been designed not to deliver that feeling of purpose.”
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VIDEO: 1st Preview of ‘Martin: The Reunion’ Special By Terry Shropshire | RollingOut.com
“Martin” original cast (from left to right): Carl Anthony Payne II, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold. The iconic cast for the 90’s smash hit Fox sitcom “Martin” are reconvening for the reunion special that stars Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II. “Martin: The Reunion,” which premieres on BET+ on June 16, 2022, will press the pause button on the laughs at the beginning of the special. The cast is scheduled
to deliver an appropriate and poignant testimonial to the universally beloved castmate Tommy Ford, who passed away in 2016 at age 52. Fellow comedian Affion Crockett has been pegged to host the 90-minute show “Martin: The Reunion,” which yanks GenXers and Gen Y back 30 years to that
familiar living room where the hilarity, hijinks and hysterics popped off like fireworks for five consecutive years. Entertainment Weekly also reports that some marquee guests are scheduled to pop in and celebrate with the surviving cast members, including Snoop Dogg, Tracy Morgan, Tommy
Davidson, Brian McKnight, Le’Andria Johnson, Reginald Ballard, Sean Lampkin, and even Marla Gibbs, who knows about seminal sitcoms as she played the maid in the 1970’s blockbuster “The Jeffersons.” The balance of the show will enable Lawrence, Campbell, Arnold and Payne to wax nostalgic on the show’s most hilarious moments during its improbable half-decade reign. “Martin: The Reunion” is executive produced by Lawrence, Jesse Collins, Stan Lathan, Robert Lawrence, Rae Proctor, Stacy Lyles, Dionne Harmon, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, Robi Reed, and Tiffany Williams, with Bentley Kyle Evans serving as coexecutive producer and Brittany Brazil as producer. Check out a sneak peek below: https://youtu.be/BM-UWaZb_-M The post 1st preview of ‘Martin: The Reunion’ special (video) appeared first on Rolling Out.
Queen Latifah Sheds Light on BMI Chart Flaws: “I’m Just Thick” Entertainment News
H u s t l e...continued It was as if he’d put his past behind him and was determined to become a multifaceted actor. Hustle proves that point. Sandler doesn’t overdo the basketball scout character of Stanley Sugarmen. He lives it. Sugarmen is the attentive and skilled employee of the Philadelphia 76ers. He travels worldwide looking for exceptional talent. Finding that “missing piece” is almost an allusive endeavor, yet he continues. His plucky efforts are well-respected by the franchise’s owner Rex (Robert Duvall): “You never took anybody’s s--t.” But not by the boss’s conniving son Vince (Ben Foster). When Stanley finally finds an uncut gem of a player in Spain, a streetballer named Bo Cruz (NBA player Juancho Hernangómez), he thinks his career is on an upswing. But Vince has every intention of sabotaging Stan’s protégée. Will Stan ever catch a break? For basketball fans, this LeBron James-produced sports drama/
women in mind without taking into consideration a person’s ethnicity, gender or body makeup. In a nutshell, these charts don’t accurately portray the body types of Black women making it more likely for Black women to be labeled obese and overweight. In fact, based on direct measures of body fat, such as dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), researchers found that a Black woman may not be overweight or obese even though the BMI formula indicates that she is. This is due largely in part to the fact that the chart does not distinguish between excess fat, muscle or bone mass. According to Maya Feller, a New Yorkbased registered dietitian, this greatly impacts women of color. “For women of color, we tend to have more muscle mass and also be in bigger bodies,” says Feller. “So the BMI will falsely say that we are in the overweight or obese category and then we get flagged, but we may be healthy metabolically.” According to BMI charts, you are considered obese if you have a BMI of… 30 or more. However, that has been proven to be highly inaccurate. A 2003 study found that higher BMIs are not unhealthy for Black people, and Black women, in particular, do not see an increased mortality risk until they reach a BMI of 37. Despite this, doctors still diagnose Black patients that have higher BMIs with obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. These patients are unfairly stigmatized for being “over weight.”
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Health and body size aren’t always con nected The reality is health and body size aren’t always connected. This is a stigma Latifah has been trying to break for years. “We need to change the conversation. We need to change the culture, we need to change the stigma that’s involved in it,” Latifah told PEOPLE in May. “Let’s just get real with it. And then let’s back it up with some information that can empower you to do something about it, or change your mentality about it.” One way the “Equalizer” actress has learned to change her mentality is through the power of saying no. “I practice my no’s,” she says. “I go in the mirror and I say, no, no, no, no, like 20 times. And that’s it. I need to be okay with me. If
I n s t a g r a m) I’m okay, then I feel like I can do anything. But if I’m not okay, I have to say something. Like, it’s time to take a break, stop, cut.” As for those look ing for an alternative to the problematic BMI char t? Feller recommends looking at your health as a whole. She says a variety of factors beyond weight should be looked at by doctors and other health professionals. “How’s your blood pressure? How’s your blood sugar? How are your lipids? We need to change the conversation to really be talking about metabolic health,” she adds. For more alternative health metrics for Black women, click here. https://blackdoctor.org/bmiand-african-american-women/ June 9, 2022 by Jasmine Smith
Hustle By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic
in south Berkeley’s five-block Alcatraz-Adeline corridor has been produced by Berkeley Juneteenth Association, Inc., a non-profit, serving the community since 1986. They rebranded as Berkeley Juneteenth Cultural Celebrations to pursue and sponsor more cultural events throughout the year. You can find more Juneteenth events here.
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June 17 • 6PM – 8PM Private Artist Reception and Pre-Sale
The Jacobs Center (404 Euclid Ave) Saturday June 18, 2022, 10am-5pm
99Three FM Radio Station, Oxnard College
Community Actor's Theatre and Common Ground Theatre two of San Diego's most prestigious African American Theatres are hosting this majestic outdoor event at the Jacob's Center in Market Creek Plaza. Come out and treat yourself to a time filled with history music dancing story telling reflection vendors and physical art on display! All Are Welcome! You can find more San Diego Juneteenth events here. Inland Empire J U N E T E E N T H CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM June 18th San Bernardino Valley College 12pm-6pm “Come out and Celebrate Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom, we will have vendors, live performances, speakers, kids’ zone, spade and domino tournaments, food vendors, cook offs, resources and much more. This will be a one-of-a-kind Juneteenth event to hit our city, we are going educate the community on the history of Juneteenth and its origins, make sure you come out you do not want to miss this event. This is a free event. A day of fun and entertainment.”
JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL CELEBRATING ARTISTIC AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM the gritty riveting film Uncut Gems, he crossed a chasm.
based organizations in Oxnard are marking Juneteenth this year with a two-day event celebrating art and artists while promoting financial freedom Artist Milton “510” Bowen, an Oakland native, is headlining the festival that will be held at various locations in Ventura County’s largest city, about 60 miles north of Los Angeles.
JUNETEENTH A Summer Celebration of Culture
Oxnard
When comic actor Adam Sandler took on the challenging role of a diamond dealer in
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Black women have had a complicated history with the body mass index (BMI) chart. Now Queen Latifah is speaking out about the anger she felt being categorized as obese. “She’s showing me different body types, and she’s telling me, this is what your BMI is, this is what your weight is, and you fall into this category of obesity,” Latifah says. “I was mad at that,” Latifah explains in a preview clip for “The Red Table Talk”. “It pissed me off. I was like, ‘What? Me?’ I mean, I’m just thick. She said you are 30% over where you should be. And I’m like, ‘Obesity?'” Latifah is no stranger to the public scrutiny of her appearance as a Black woman in the industry. The scrutiny was at an all-time high in the 90s when the 52-yearold was filming “Living Single”. “We looked like four women who live in Brooklyn, and that’s what we were supposed to be representing and we loved being able to do that,” Latifah says of herself and her three co-stars. “But the word came down that we needed to lose weight. We’re on the number one show among Black and Latino households in America, and you’re telling us we need to lose weight. Maybe you’re the one with the problem.” Black women and the BMI chart BMI charts, which are designed to measure your body fat based on your height and weight, determine which category you fall into: underweight, healthy, overweight or obese. However, the problem lies in the fact that the “ideal” measurements of the chart were designed with caucasian men and
comedy is paradise. Icons like Shaq, and Dr. J make cameos. Dunks, three-pointers, trash talking and other mainstays of the game are in play. Still the heart of the film is Stanley’s journey from company man to outcast, to mentor and hopefully savior. It’s a transition that is well developed and documented by Will Fetters (A Star Is Born) and Taylor Materne’s thoughtful, humorous and heartwarming script. Sugarman’s personal and professional lives are well established. His family is a bedrock (Queen Latifah plays his wife Teresa and Jordan Hull his daughter Alex). His colleagues superficial (Jaleel White as Blake, VP Player Personnel). His friends support him (Kenny Smith as Leon a sports agent and old buddy). The challenges he faces from past mistakes and the mixture of respect and derision he confronts charts his course. It’s no wonder
Oxnard College and 5th Street Downtown Art enthusiasts and community-
June 18 • Noon – 4PM Milton 510 Collection Exhibition and Public Sale Open Door Studio - 329 W 5th St, Downtown Oxnard (Next door to Carnegie Art Museum)
June 18 • 10 - 5PM Juneteenth Celebration Oxnard Plaza Park (Downtown Oxnard) - 500 S C Street, Oxnard 93030
Contra Costa 2022 LET FR EEDOM RING East Contra Costa C o u nt y J U N ET E E N T H CELEBRATION Sunday, June 19th, 2022 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Waldie Plaza “As we strive to celebrate and honor the diversity of all Contra Costa County cities and their history, Juneteenth is a celebration to be held with as much respect as 4th of July celebrations go forth. Last year, we hosted an amazing event in the historic Waldie Plaza in Antioch that consisted of a full program with entertainment and speakers from throughout our community, and an array of vendors including a full COVID Vaccine clinic by Kaiser Permanente. The event was a success, and we are now looking to continue to grow the event.”
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SUITE H PALM DESERT, CA 92211 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/16/2015 Blake Miraglia, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004494 Date Filed 05/10/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/10/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. CASHBACK LOANS 2. CASHBACK PAYDAY ADVANCE 3. CASHBACK County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 25715 REDLANDS BLVD. SUITE B REDLANDS, CA 92373 Mailing Address: PO BOX 6090 LA QUINTA, CA 92248 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CASHBAK, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 43875 WASHINGTON ST. SUITE H PALM DESERT, CA 92211 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/16/2015 Blake Miraglia, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004500 Date Filed 05/10/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/10/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. CASHBACK LOANS 2. CASHBACK PAYDAY ADVANCE 3. CASHBACK County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9172 FOOTHILL BLVD SUITE C RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Mailing Address: PO BOX 6090 LA QUINTA, CA 92248 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CASHBAK, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 43875 WASHINGTON ST. SUITE H PALM DESERT, CA 92211 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/16/2015 Blake Miraglia, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004507 Date Filed 05/10/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/10/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. CASHBACK LOANS 2. CASHBACK PAYDAY ADVANCE 3. CASHBACK County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 10532 ACACIA ST. B5 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Mailing Address: PO BOX 6090 LA QUINTA, CA 92248 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CASHBAK, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 43875 WASHINGTON ST. SUITE H PALM DESERT, CA 92211 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/16/2015 Blake Miraglia, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT
OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004501 Date Filed 05/10/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/10/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. CASHBACK LOANS 2. CASHBACK PAYDAY ADVANCE 3. CASHBACK County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5275 RIVERSIDE DR. CHINO, CA 91710 Mailing Address: PO BOX 6090 LA QUINTA, CA 92248 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CASHBAK, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 43875 WASHINGTON ST. SUITE H PALM DESERT, CA 92211 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/16/2015 Blake Miraglia, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004503 Date Filed 05/10/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/10/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. CASHBACK LOANS 2. CASHBACK PAYDAY ADVANCE 3. CASHBACK County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 507 SOUTH RIVERSIDE AVE RIALTO, CA 92376 Mailing Address: PO BOX 6090 LA QUINTA, CA 92248 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CASHBAK, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 43875 WASHINGTON ST. SUITE H PALM DESERT, CA 92211 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/16/2015 Blake Miraglia, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004506 Date Filed 05/10/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/10/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. CASHBACK LOANS 2. CASHBACK PAYDAY ADVANCE 3. CASHBACK County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14875 MAIN ST. SUITE 103 HESPERIA, CA 92345 Mailing Address: PO BOX 6090 LA QUINTA, CA 92248 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CASHBAK, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 43875 WASHINGTON ST. SUITE H PALM DESERT, CA 92211 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/16/2015 Blake Miraglia, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004641 Date Filed 05/13/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/13/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): REVISION ROASTERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 6643 ALBERTA PL RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91701 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: MICHAEL W. CENICEROS 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: 6643 ALBERTA PL RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91701 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 08, 2022 Michael W. Ceniceros, 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 May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2022.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004982 Date Filed 05/24/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/24/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): C & H TRANSPORTS LLC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12217 SAN YSIDRO ST VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: C & H TRANSPORTS LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202203410059 Residence Street Address: 12217 SAN YSIDRO ST VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Carla C. Juarez, Manager, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004211 Date Filed 05/03/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/03/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PALACE APPAREL County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15930 NISQUALI RD APT 13A VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Number of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: CIERRA BURKES 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: 15930 NISQUALI RD APT 13A VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 26, 2022 Cierra Burkes, 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 May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2022.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004948 Date Filed 05/24/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/24/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): JAGTAR TRUCKING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2284 KENDALL DR. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: NAVTEJ SINGH 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: 2284 KENDALL DR SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 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 Navtej Singh, Jagtar Trucking, 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 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022.
John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2022
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVBA 2200235 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: LAURA LEA SULLIVAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. LAURA LEA SULLIVAN Proposed name: to: LAURA LEA ZIMMERMAN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: July 25, 2022 Time 1:30 p.m. Dept.: B2 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 235 E. Mountain View Street Barstow, CA 92311 Barstow District A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: May 27, 2022 James R. Baxter Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2204961 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: TUNDRE HARTNELL & BENJAMIN HARTNELL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. ADELINE EMOKE HARTNELL Proposed name: to: EMOKE ILONA HARTNELL THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: June 27, 2022 Time 8:30 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Central Justice Center 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court
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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: Jul 11, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S37 SUPERIO R COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Bryan C. Hartnell, Esq. HARTNELL LAW GROUP, A Professional Corporation 25757 Redlands Boulevard Redlands, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT V. BRUCATO aka ROBERT VITO BRUCATO aka ROERT BRUCATO CASE NO: PROSB 2200859 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of ROBERT V. BRUCATO aka ROBERT VITO BRUCATO aka ROBERT BRUCATO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ROSANNA LOPEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: ROSANNA LOPEZ 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
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2208689 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: MAGDALENA LOERA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MAGDALENA LOERA AKA HELEN LOERA Proposed name: to: HELEN VALADEZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 7/13/22 Time 8:30 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393
if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 7/05/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S36 SUPERIO R COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 San Bernardino District-Probate Division IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Lee J. Petrohilos 1851 E 1st, Ste. 840 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714)542-3110 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper June 9, 16, 23, 2022.
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SVB Reinforces Commitment to Inclusion in the Innovation Economy; Hires Tosh Ernest as Head of Access to Innovation Accomplished corporate diversity expert will lead SVB's efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the innovation sector Lifestyle/Religion /Financial News SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SVB, the financial partner of the innovation economy and parent of Silicon Valley Bank, today announced Tosh Ernest has been named Head of Access to Innovation, SVB's signature initiative to advance women, Black and Latinx individuals to positions of influence in the innovation economy. SVB is committed to building a more diverse, equitable and accessible innovation economy. Its Access to Innovation program works to address the innovation sector's biggest diversity opportunities by unlocking greater access to capital, professional relationships and career opportunities for women, Black and Latinx individuals. In the newly formed role, Ernest will help to expand SVB's Access to Innovation program and broaden opportunities across SVB's core businesses: Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Capital, SVB Private and SVB Securities. "I'm encouraged by the
greater attention given to issues of inequity in the innovation sector in recent years – but there is much more work to be done," said Greg Becker, president and CEO of SVB. "We're thrilled to have Tosh's DE&I expertise and executive leadership usher our Access to Innovation program into its next era, increasing the impact we're able to have." Ernest joins SVB after more than 10 years with JPMorgan
Chase & Co., where she founded the wealth division of Advancing Black Pathways, a global initiative focused on bridging the racial wealth gap. In this role, Ernest's team drove JPMorgan's multibillion dollar commitment to racial equity, serving as a strategic advisor to senior management and community leaders on issues of economic opportunity for underserved communities. "SVB's commitment to improve
“Uh, Oh!” By: Lou Yeboah
Lou Yeboah That moment when you realize that you should have listen. Uh, Oh- That moment when you realize that you should have heeded God’s warnings. Uh, Oh - That moment when you realize that you are in Hell. Uh, Oh, [Luke 16:28]. Feasting on sin, giving yourself over to the present gratification, careless of the warnings of God’s Word, indifferent to the rebuke of conscience, saying to yourself: ‘There is no danger; I know the strength of my will, and before I near the rapids I shall fly away to safer habits and purer ways.’ But when the time comes, and the roar of impending judgment rings in your ear, you will find out that your will is paralyzed, that your affections and desires are so entangled in sin that you cannot escape. Uh, Oh - that moment when you realize that you should have heeded God’s warnings. Change your ways today. Get off the broad way that leads to destruction and get on the narrow way that leads to life. Jesus is not playing games with us. You see, no one loves us more than Jesus does, and no one have warned us more of judgment and Hell than He did. He gave warning after warning and told parable after parable, practically shouting about judgment and the reality of Hell. Don’t be bewitched by the fairy tale ending that everyone “lived happily ever after.” Just ask the rich man in hell… Meanwhile God is pleading, Come to me. Come to
me before it is finally time to rise and close the door. You can’t go on living resistant and opposed to the Kingdom of God and its values, yet magically at death suddenly want to enter His Kingdom, which you have resisted your whole life. Don’t choose the fleeting pleasures of sin and miss the Kingdom of God. Jesus says in [Mark 9:43-48], “And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Why go to hell when you don’t have to? Jesus scolded, begged, and pleaded with the Jews, to open their blind eyes and soften their hard hearts, to turn away from the broad way that leads to destruction, but to no avail. Jesus cried out in sorrowful desperation; “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!” [Matthew 23:37]. One of the saddest passages in Scripture is Jeremiah 6:16, “… they said, We will not walk in it.” Uh Oh!
diversity, equity and inclusion extends beyond its own walls to its entire sphere of influence. SVB's Access to Innovation team has done tremendous work to creatively leverage the company's vast network to create and amplify educational, employment and funding pathways," said Tosh Ernest, Head of Access to Innovation at SVB. "I'm excited to bring my experience and passion to SVB and the innovation economy to continue to grow and evolve this important work." Prior to leading Advancing Black Pathways, Ernest led large-scale change management and transformation initiatives for JPMorgan in asset and wealth management, and investment banking. Before JPMorgan, she held roles at consulting firms Navigant, Capco and Accenture, specializing in postmerger and acquisition systems integration. Ernest graduated from the University of Reading in England with a bachelor's degree in accounting and management.
WITNESS FOR JUSTICE #1103
Tips for Clergy in a Potential PostRoe America Chris Davies
TIPS FOR CLERGY AND FAITH LEADERS IN A POTENTIAL POST-ROE AMERICA We saw a glimpse into a future without abortion access with the Politico SCOTUS leak, which inspired questions and commentary about how we can step up collectively as faith leaders yet again to support people who need abortions and reproductive justice. However, sometimes it’s difficult to figure out where you might fit in. With that in mind, here is a list of so many ways, and so many things that all need support and doing. Not one person can do all of them. But between our coalitions and our collective hope for the world, we can all do some of them. Join us in the faithfilled future for abortion access. Pray: For people who need abortions. For abortion providers. For clinic escorts, who walk patients through the protestors for their appointments. For abortion activists. Reflect and Learn: Learn about the full scope of Reproductive Justice, as taught by Black women. Research Sistersong and New Voices. Save this number in your phone as “Find a Clinic – text Hello” 202-883-4620 to share as people need it. Know that everyone you know loves someone who has already had an abortion. Teach the grandparents that it’s different now, and have a book group on the Handbook for a Post
Roe America. Learn about the people of faith in this movement, including Dr. George Tiller, who was killed, at church, for his faithful work. Learn what your state will do when Roe falls. If you’ll have access, help prepare for incoming patients. Recall the work of our faith ancestors, who helped fight for abortion access in the 1960s and 1970s. No more back alleys! SelfManaged Abortion is now as simple as pills one might order online. Act: Preach Mary as one who made an Informed Choice. Support orgs like Faith Choice Ohio in their education of faith workers. Follow hashtags on social media: #abortionsolidarity #fundabortion #thankgodforabortion. Order your faithful abortion t-shirts: Preorder UCC’s God Loves People who have had an Abortion Shirt or Faith Choice Ohio’s Store. Speak in the third person when considering options people might choose. “People often do this…” “Someone could find more information here…” “A number one might need for a clinic is…” Donate to local abortion funds, which help people get access. Connect with the people on the continued in next 2 columns
Tips for Clergy in a Potential Post-Roe America...continued ground who are already doing the work. Your local abortion fund may help point you to whom. Know that abortion is needed for women and anyone who can get pregnant. Non-binary folks are included in “people who need an abortion.” Have a sign-making party at church. The rallies are coming again. Preach God’s abundant love for people who have had abortions. Finally, fit your service and justice work into reproductive justice, explicitly. Sistersong defines Reproductive Justice
as the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities. Pray for our collective future. Rev. Dr. Chris Davies serves as the Minister and Team Leader for the Faith Education, Innovation and Formation (Faith INFO) ministry team at the national setting of the United Church of Christ. She is also on the board at Preterm, an independent abortion clinic in Cleveland, OH.
H u s t l e...continued from page 4 he’s willing to shepherd an imperfect but talented basketball player. They both are haunted and hounded by previous human errors—bad reputations only success can put to rest. Even over the roughest patches, the fatherly scout stays hyped about his new charge: “This guy is as if Scottie Pippen and a wolf had a baby, Lisa Leslie raised him, and Alan Iverson was the babysitter.” The odd man out persona weighs on Sandler’s shoulders, but he is more than up to the task. His emotions either float close to the surface or erupt. His humor is twisted and funny when it needs to be. Yet the seriousness of certain moments, like the revelations that expose his dishonesty, are rendered with a sensitivity that will make audiences hope that Stanley will prevail even as his failures mount. Director Jeremiah Zagar (We the Animals) finds the right tone for the proceedings. He directs the cast as if they were in a hybrid film that was a combination of Ballers, Rocky, Creed and Hoop Dreams. With the aid of editors Tom Costain and Brian M. Robinson, scenes are mercifully short and to the point. An engaging and eclectic collage sequence, during one of Bo’s money hustling pickup games, blast popup images on the screen like a deck of basketball cards being shuffled. These quick video bursts of energy towards the film’s end help sustain momentum. It’s noticeable that the
cinematography (Zak Mulligan, We the Animals) expertly catches the balls in motion, players charging down the court and the intimate moments when Sandler and Latifah share bedroom scenes—the kind that make husbands and wives friends and lovers. The bouncy musical score by Dan Deacon (Ascension) is praiseworthy too. A very hip playlist includes selective bits of rock, rap, soul and hip hop in just the right places. The clip of Tierra Whack singing “Heaven” is perfectly timed: “Angels watching over me … I was blind, now I can see … Everything you did for me … Knew you would come eventually.” It’s never a real film unless Queen Latifah is in it. Utah Jazz player Juancho Hernangómez may find himself moonlighting as an actor after his strong performance. Minnesota Timberwolves 1st draft choice Anthony Edwards, as Bo’s archrival Kermit Wilts, talks a lot of smack. He’s as brutal as Bo is oversensitive. Still the core of this film is Sandler and his meditative interpretation of a put upon man seeking his day of reckoning. It’s a nice surprise watching a comic actor, who was once the subject of ridicule for his blue collar films, build a reputation as a nuanced performer who commands respect. Trailer: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=nM4iy0reaCA
SBCUSD Highlights Class of 2022 Salutatorians... continued from page 2 a scholar-athlete. In addition to earning a 3.94 unweighted G.P.A., he was a member of the water polo, swim, baseball, and basketball teams. Daniel was accepted to Cal Poly Pomona, UC Riverside, and UC San Diego, but he’ll be heading to CSUSB in the fall to study computer engineering. As a member of Key Club, Associated Student Body (ASB), the Principal’s Focus Group, and the Inland Empire Future Leader Program, MCHS salutatorian Maribel “Marble” Trujillo stayed very busy in high school, and that doesn’t include her high school and college classes. She’s taking the work ethic that helped her juggle that and a 3.9 unweighted G.P.A. to UCR. Cajon salutatorian and varsity soccer player Reiniery Villalta is planning to study computer science at the University of La Verne. Reiniery credits his fourth-grade teacher, Rebecca Besheer, with supporting him in soccer and encouraging him to be the best person he could. And Reiniery’s best included earning a 3.9 unweighted G.P.A. Max Zepeda is graduating from Cajon High as salutatorian with a 4.78 weighted G.P.A. and
fond memories of his time with the Students for Change Club and his track and field and cross country meets. He plans to study neuroscience at UC Riverside and eventually become a neurologist. In order to qualify for the honor of valedictorian or salutatorian, a student must be among the top 10 to 20 students with the highest grade value based on the specific courses that every student at an SBCUSD high school campus has access to for seven semesters of high school. Additionally, the student must complete all SBCUSD graduation requirements and complete the eighth and final semester at the school from which they have been selected as valedictorian or salutatorian. Unweighted G.P.A.s are based on the standard grade-point system of four points for every A grade, three points for every B, and two points for every C grade. Weighted G.P.A.s are determined by adding a point to grades earned for Honors-level, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. For example, an A grade earned in a Chemistry AP class would be worth five points instead of four.
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CDPH, Community Groups Wrap Kids’ COVID Wellness in Fun Outdoor Events Edward Henderson | California Black Media
lessons, a petting zoo and crafting activities. The event also featured a live DJ, complementary food and fun activities for youth to participate in. The vaccination clinic at the event, sponsored by the CDPH and delivered by SnapNurse, a health care staffing agency, delivered over 20 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to children, teens and adults. On June 3, the Summer Movies in the Park Pre-Show Family Fun event took place at Alec Fergusson Park in Rialto where vaccination rates are amongst the lowest in the state. Currently, only 58% of Rialto residents have been fully vaccinated. The event was attended by over 250 people and featured a complimentary dinner and gourmet kettle corn. It featured a variety of activities held to engage children, including face painting, balloon twisting, bouncy houses, bubble blowing and a photo booth. Informational resource booths were available for attendees and another vaccination clinic, also sponsored by the CDPH delivered over 20 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. On Saturday, June 4, about 70 miles away in Inglewood, CDPH and Vaccinate All 58, a governor’s
From Producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood Directed by Meagan Good & Naturi Naughton Announces July 9th Premiere During Mental Health Awareness Month World/Health News
above left) and Naturi Naughton (Power, above right). Fall films will be directed by Tichina Arnold (Martin), and LisaRaye Mccoy (The Family Business). All films are written, directed, and produced by Black women on location in Prince Georges County, Maryland. This breaking news announcement is especially timely as May is “Mental Health Awareness Month.” These 20-minute dramatic short films focus on topics vital to today's Black women, ranging from the varied impact of breast cancer, mental health struggles, and domestic violence on them and their families. The films will live under the BET HER “Her Stories” franchise -- a platform to empower the next generation of Black women filmmakers through a curated selection of original movies and documentaries. “Her Stories” continued in next 2 columns
is the vote leader advancing to the November General Election. This is a solid Democratic district. Assembly District 12 (Marin) Ida Times-Green (D) is in 4th place. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent was on the ballot.
District 27 (Santa Clarita) - Quaye Quartey (D) is in 3rd place. Rep. Mike Garcia (R) is leading in this race.
Assembly District 18 (Oakland) - Incumbent Mia Bonta (D) ran unopposed for re-election.
District 32 (Sherman Oaks) Aarika Samone Rhodes (D) is in 5th place. Rep. Brad Sherman (D) is leading in this race. District 36 (Torrance) - Joe E. Collins III (R) is running second to. Rep. Ted W. Lieu (D). This is a solid Democratic district Courtesy photos: Edward Vincent Park, Los Angeles CA office initiative created to respond to COVID, hosted ‘The Family Reunion: A Day of Fun for the Whole Family’ in Inglewood. Families came out and participated in an array of fun activities offered along with various health services. Children received Marvel Comicsinspired coloring books featuring the adventures of superhero duo “Vaccine” and her big brother “Booster.” Stepyourgameup.org, a virtual realty mobile gaming service, provided a 50-foot video game arcade hosted by a hip-hop -inspired character, “Homeboy the Clown,” who led children in a spirited dance and exercise session. Throughout the day, the street DJs of KJLH 102.3 radio free station and Guy Black provided music. Some of the health services
offered included eye examinations and eyesight evaluation. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Health Center also provided free, safe and effective vaccine and booster shots to families along with preventive care health screenings like blood pressure and temperature readings. Fiftydollar Amazon gift cards were awarded to lucky participants who visited three of the health vendors. Across California last week, COVID-19 deaths leveled at one the lowest points since the pandemic began with a weekly average of one death on June 7. That same day, the CDPH reported a weekly average of 13,742 cases. Get more information on where you or a loved one can get a COVID shot or booster.
From Producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood Directed by Meagan Good & Naturi Naughton Announces July 9th Premiere During Mental Health Awareness Month...continued provides women filmmakers a platform to tell authentic stories that celebrate, inspire and support Black women narratives. Extended exclusive trailer
link: https://vimeo.com/manage/ videos/713820736/2eb3a873b8 In support of Minority Mental Health Month which occurs continued on page 8
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(June 13, 2022 – New York/ Los Angeles) – BET HER, in partnership with producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood of MegaMind Media, Executive Producer for the series, announces that two of the original dramas shot as the anchor of their Women’s Health Initiative for 2022 will premiere during Minority Mental Health Month (July 2022) on Saturday, July 9th (10pm ET/PT, 9pm CT). Dedicated to telling stories that support and celebrate Black women in front of and behind the camera as well as bringing awareness to important issues directly affecting the Black community, producer Smallwood spearheads the Health Initiatives under the “Her Stories” banner, which spotlights women-centered short films and highlights the next generation of Black women filmmakers. Special invited directors include a who's who list of TV and film icons with the first two films airing this year from Meagan Good (Harlem,
Congress representing District 13 (Oakland) is leading. Democrat Eric Wilson (D) is in 4th place. District 25 (Riverside) Brian E. Hawkins (R) is running second to Rep. Raul Ruiz (D). This is a solid Democratic district.
District 30 (Burbank) - Ronda Kennedy (R) is in second place with a narrow lead over G “Maebe A. Girl” Pudio. Rep. Adam Schiff (D) is leading in this race.
Courtesy photos: Inland Empire event Efforts continue in California to raise awareness and encourage youth to become fully vaccinated against Covid-19. As of June 9, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported 1.4 million cases of COVID-19 among youth aged 5-17, which accounted for 15.5% of all cases in the state. There have been 46 deaths among children in this age group. For children below five years old, 293,607 confirmed cases have been reported and 25 deaths. Now that the federal government has lifted age restrictions on who can receive vaccinations, com munit y organizations have partnered with healthcare providers and public health advocates serving California to host events across the state encouraging young people to take the shot. They are reminding the young people about the importance of protecting themselves and family members from spreading the deadly disease. On May 21, the Akoma Unity Center in San Bernardino hosted an event titled ‘Spring into Wellness.’ Participants enjoyed activities like complimentary yoga in the park, Zumba and Capoeira
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US Senator - Two separate US Senate contests are on the ballot. One is the regular election for the full six-year term beginning January 3, 2023. The other is a special vacancy election, to complete the unexpired Senate term of Vice President Kamala Harris. Sen. Alex Padilla (D) who was chosen by Gov. Newsom to replace Harris leads the vote in both contests. In the full-term contest, Padilla is ahead of 22 opponents. Black candidates not advancing to the November ballot are John Thompson Parker, (Peace and Freedom Party) running in 9th place, Akinyemi Agbede (D) in 11th place, Myron L. Hall (R) running 12th, Daphne Bradford, (No Party Preference) is 23rd and Deon D. Jenkins (No Party Preference) is 26th. Candidates Hall is running 7th and Bradford is running 8th in the partial/unexpired term contest. The Black candidates running for 17 US House seats are: District 3 (Yuba) - Kermit
Jones (D) is ahead of three other opponents and will advance to the General Election. This district leans Republican. District 4 (Napa) - Jimih L. Jones (R) is running in 5th place. Rep. Mike Thompson (D) is leading in this race. District 6 (Fair Oaks) - Tamika Hamilton (R) is in second place. Karla Black (R) is running 6th. This is a solid Democratic district. Rep. Ami Bera (D) is leading in this race. District 8 (Vallejo) - Cheryl Sudduth (D) is running a distant 3rd. Rep. John Garamendi (D), a current member of Congress, is leading in this race. District 9 (Stockton) Jonathan Madison (R) is in 5th place. This congressional district leans Democratic. Josh Harder (D), a current member of Congress, is leading in this race. District 12 (Oakland) - Barbara Lee (D) a current member of continued in last 2 columns
District 37 (Los Angeles) Sydney Kamlager (D) is in the lead. Jan C. Perry (D) is in second place and Daniel W. Lee (D) is running 3rd. Rep. Karen Bass (D) currently represents this district. District 39 (Moreno Valley) Aja Smith (R) is running second to Rep. Mark Takano (D). This is a solid Democratic district. District 42 (Long Beach) William Moses Summerville (D) is in 7th place. No current member of Congress was on the ballot for this race. District 43 (Los Angeles) Incumbent Maxine Waters (D) is in the lead. Allison Pratt (R) is in 3rd place and Jean M. Monestime (D) is running in fourth place. District 44 (San Pedro) Morris Falls Griffin (D) is in third place. Nanette Diaz Barragan (D), a current member of congress, is leading in this race. District 49 (Carlsbad) - Nadia Bahia Smalley (D) is in 6th place. Mike Levin (D), a current member of Congress, is leading in this race. Black candidates running for two State Senate seats are: Senate District 16 (Bakersfield) - Gregory Tatum (R) is in 4th place. This a new district predicted to be a tossup for the Republicans and Democrats on the ballot. Senate District 28 (Los Angeles) - Lola SmallwoodCuevas (D) is in the lead. Cheryl C. Turner (D) is in second place. Kamilah Victoria Moore (D) is running 4th and Jamaal A. Gulledge (D) is in 5th place. Black candidates running for 19 State Assembly seats are: District 6 (Sacramento) Incumbent Kevin McCarty (D) is the vote leader and will be advancing to the November General Election. Assembly District 10 (Elk Grove) - Eric M. Rigard (R) is in third place and Tecoy Porter (D) is running 4th. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent was on the ballot. Assembly District 11 (Vallejo) - Incumbent Lori D. Wilson (D)
Assembly District 20 (Alameda) - Jennifer Esteen (D) is in 4th place. Her opponents are two Democrats and a Republican. No incumbent was on the ballot. Assembly District 21 (San Mateo) - Maurice Goodman (D) is running in 6th place. He ran against five Democrats and a Republican. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent was on the ballot. Assembly District 30 (San Luis Obispo) - Jon Wizard (D) is in 3rd place. He ran against three Democrats and a Republican. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent is on the ballot. Assembly District 36 (Imperial) - Marlon G. Ware (D) is in a distance 3rd place. He is unlikely to advance to the November ballot. Assembly District 39 (Palmdale) - Andrea Rosenthal (D) is in 3rd place. She had one Republican and two Democratic rivals. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent was on the ballot. Assembly District 41 (Pasadena) - Incumbent Chris Holden (D) ran for re-election unopposed. Assembly District 47 (Palm Springs) - Jamie Swain (D) is in 4th place. She is unlikely to advance to the November ballot. Assembly District 55 (Los Angeles) Incumbent Isaac G. Bryan (D) is in the lead. He will advance to the November General Election. Assembly District 57 (Los Angeles) - Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D) ran unopposed for re-election. Assembly District 60 (Moreno Valley) - Corey A Jackson (D) is in second place. He has three opponents. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent was on the ballot. Assembly Dist r ict 61 (Inglewood) - Robert PullenMiles (D) is leading this race. Tina Simone McKinnor (D) is in second place and James Arlandus Spencer (R) is running 3rd. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent was on the ballot. In a special election to fill Assembly District 62 seat opened when Autumn Burke (D) resigned, McKinnor is leading Pullen-Miles. Assembly District 65 (Compton) - Incumbent Mike Anthony Gipson (D) is leading in his re-election bid. Assembly District 69 (Long Beach) - Al Austin II (D) is running in 2nd place and Janet Denise Foster(D) is in 3rd place. Four Democratic candidates are running for the seat. No incumbent was on the ballot. Assembly District 79 (La Mesa) - Incumbent Akilah Weber (D) is leading in her bid for re-election against two Republican opponents. This is a solid Democratic district.
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Federal Trade Commission Returns More Than $970,000 To Consumers Harmed by Deceptive Payday Lending Operation
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From Producer Tressa Azarel Smallwood Directed by Meagan Good & Naturi Naughton Announces July 9th Premiere During Mental Health Awareness Month...continued from page 7 The Federal Trade Commission is sending 26,698 checks totaling more than $970,000 to consumers who were harmed by a deceptive payday lending scheme that operated under the names Harvest Moon Financial, Gentle Breeze Online, and Green Stream Lending. Consumers who receive checks should cash them within 90 days, as indicated on the check. Recipients who have questions about their refund should call the refund administrator, Epiq, at 855-662-0075. The Commission never requires people to pay money or provide account information to get a refund. Explore date with the FTC The FTC sued the payday loan enterprise and its owners in 2020, alleging that the defendants deceptively marketed their payday loans when they told borrowers that the loans would be repaid after a fixed number of payments. Yet, according to the FTC, long after
the promised number of payments had been made, borrowers learned that the payments had been applied to finance charges only and that the defendants were continuing to make regular withdrawals from their checking accounts. In 2021, the defendants in the case agreed to a court order that permanently banned them from the debt collection industry and required them to deem nearly all outstanding debts owed by consumers as being paid in full. The Commission’s interactive dashboards for refund data provide a state-by-state breakdown of Commission refunds. In 2020, Commission actions led to more than $483 million in refunds to consumers across the country, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that the Commission lacks authority under Section 13(b) to seek monetary relief in federal court going forward. The continued in next 2 columns
each July, the third season of The Couch features two new short films about black women battling mental issues and follows their journey as they navigate through the ups and downs of dealing with their diagnosis. One directed by Meagan Good, the other by Naturi Naughton. Meagan Good directs the original film scripted by Ariel Driskell “Thin, Like Me!” which centers on a fitness model’s unhealthy relationship with food and body issues and comes to a head with her mother during the planning of her parents’ 40th wedding anniversary. “Behind The Smile!,” directed by Naturi Naughton and written by Lori Conway Ray, focuses on a newly promoted anchorwoman falls who into a severe depression when she is forced to choose between her dream job and her Vitiligo support group. These two original films are set to premiere on July 9.
“Even though I’ve licensed films to BET previously, being chosen for the third year in a row to produce these crucial initiatives and expand the series with all African-American women in front of and behind the camera exclusively for BET Her is such an honor,” says Tressa Smallwood. "BET Her is dedicated to telling stories that support and celebrate Black women in front of and behind the camera as well as bringing awareness to important issues directly affecting the Black community,” said Lorisa Bates, VP, Content Strategy, CoProductions & Multiplatform at BET. “We are proud to be the platform for these powerful stories and the work that our female talent has put into these projects that are ever so timely. Partnering with Tressa, BET Her hopes to educate and empower our audience by continuing to provide a platform for women filmmakers who are trailblazers in the industry."
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Chino Hills Man Charged with Kidnapping, Torture and Rape of Female Held Captive for Six Months County/ Political News SA N BER NA R DI NO COUNTY – On June 10, 2022, our Office received reports from Chino Hills Sheriff’s Station which led to ten felony charges filed against Peter Anthony McGuire (59) of Chino Hills. McGuire is accused of kidnapping, torturing, raping and disfiguring a woman he imprisoned in his Chino Hills home for six months. The victim escaped and was spotted by bystanders at a nearby park who alerted law enforcement. She is currently being treated at a local hospital for her injuries. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has filed the following felony charges against defendant McGuire: (1) PC206 – TORTURE (2) P C 2 0 9 ( b) (1) – KIDNAPPING TO COMMIT ANOTHER CRIME (3) PC207(a) – KIDNAPPING (4) PC203 – MAYHEM (5) PC245(a)(1) – ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON (6) PC236 – FA LSE I M P R I S O N M E N T BY VIOLENCE (7) P C 2 61(a ) ( 2 ) – FORCIBLE RAPE (8) PC286 (c)(2)(A) –
SODOMY BY USE OF FORCE (9) PC287(c)(2)(A) – FORCIBLE OR A L C O P U L AT I O N (10) PC286(c)(2)(A) – SODOMY BY USE OF FORCE The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has additionally filed special allegations for counts five through ten; personal infliction of great bodily injury, administering a controlled substance during commission of a sex crime, and infliction of great bodily injury during a sex offense. McGuire fled from his home in Chino Hills, but due to the diligent investigative work of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division (SED) he was apprehended and taken into custody the morning of June 11, 2022. U P DAT E D :
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McGuire is being held with no bail and was scheduled for arraignment Monday June 13, 2022, where he entered a plea of not guilty. His next hearing date is June 16th , 8:30am at Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court.