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July 01, 2021 Thursday Edition

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New Study Reveals Depth of Police Violence and its Effect on Communities of Color

The coronavirus is still in the midst of the Black community in California NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The vaccine is here to prevent severe illness and death from the virus,” said Sami Gallegos, press secretary for the state’s COVID-19 task force. “Just because California is open, does not mean that COVID-19 has disappeared.”

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Since 2015, more than 400,000 people have been treated in emergency rooms because of a violent interaction with police or security guards, according to the report that The Marshall Project published in conjunction with NBC News. “But there’s almost no nationwide data on the nature or circumstances of their injuries,” the report’s authors wrote. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Despite incentives, LA County data shows that the percentage of unvaccinated Blacks exceeds that of the general public. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Although California businesses are open Lisa Olivia Fitch | Our Weekly News

Officers are protectors of state, representing and enforcing immense state power, added Dr. Andrea Boyles, a sociologist, and criminologist in the university’s Africana Studies Program. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) A new investigation by the nonprofit The Marshall Project and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal the depth of police brutality and unpunished violence that continues to rock the nation, particularly communities of color. Since 2015, more than 400,000 people have been treated in emergency rooms because of a violent interaction with police or security guards, according to the report that The Marshall Project published in conjunction with NBC News. “But there’s almost no nationwide data on the nature or circumstances of their injuries,” the report’s authors wrote. “Many of the country’s roughly 18,000 law enforcement agencies don’t tally or make public the number of people who need medical care after officers break their arms, bruise their faces, or shock them with Tasers.” The researchers noted the national conversation about policing over the past year, where public attention has focused on those like George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tamir Rice, who die at the hands of officers. “Few know that tens of thousands of people like Eliel Paulino end up in emergency rooms after run-ins with police,” the researchers penned in the study. Paulino was less than a block from his apartment complex late one night in 2015 when

“red police lights flashed in his SUV’s rearview mirror,” the researchers continued. Officers told Paulino that lights on his license plates were out, and “within minutes, a routine traffic stop became a beatdown.” An emergency room doctor needed four staples to close the wounds in Paulino’s battered right arm after officers mercilessly slammed him to the ground and viciously beat him with their batons. The officers claimed that Paulino resisted arrest, but video from a security camera proved them wrong. The city of San Jose, California, paid Paulino a $700,000 civil settlement after a jury found the cops violated his constitutional rights. According to a 2020 analysis, when police use force, more than half of the incidents end with a suspect or civilian getting hurt. The report authors also noted that “most experts agree that injuries at the hands of cops remain underreported.” “This data depends on the discretion of police, who get to decide who is worthy or unworthy of an ambulance,” Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve, an associate professor of sociology at Brown University who has researched the Chicago Police Department, told researchers. “It is absolutely an undercount.” In an email to the Black Press

of America, Tulane University professor Andrea Boyles said police officers are the most visible arm of the government. Officers are protectors of state, representing and enforcing immense state power, added Dr. Boyles, a sociologist, and criminologist in the university’s Africana Studies Program. “This includes violence, which in turn, becomes akin to professional or occupational hazards,” asserted Dr. Boyles, who also serves on the faculty of Tulane’s Violence Prevention Institute. “And since law enforcement acts as their master status, police violence is treated as inherently warranted and undeserving of prosecution regardless of exchanges across time and places.” Dr. Boyles continued: “The bigger concern are the numbers of unreported and uncharged violent crimes committed by police daily. I argue that violent crimes committed by the police largely are not occurring as one-offs or in insolation. Rather, many are happening as buildups of problems that manifest as dangerous and anticipatorily vindicated escalations. Thus, they become lead-ins to the more series cases like murder.” San Jose, which has just over one million residents, tracks injuries and hospitalizations as part of reducing violent interactions between residents and the police.

However, researchers noted that about 1,300 people over the three years ending in 2020 still landed in the emergency room after an altercation with police. Most of the ER visits involved officers using their hands on people, the analysis found. “Control holds” — twisting arms or holding people down — played a role in 60% of the cases, The Marshall Project found. Almost 20% of people who went to the ER were shot with stun guns. Police hit 10% with an “impact weapon” such as a baton. “In those four years, city data shows, encounters with San Jose police left 72 people’ seriously injured,’ which includes broken bones, dog bites, and internal injuries. Nine more people died, all from gunshot wounds,” the researchers continued. They said rough arrests had cost the city more than $26 million in lawsuit payouts for civil rights violations since 2010. The Marshall Project found that police in San Jose, Denver, and Chicago has strict rules about seeking medical attention when someone complains of an injury. “If [the victim] is not complaining of an injury,” Chicago Police Spokesman Sgt. Rocco Alioto told researchers, “And there’s no visible sign of injury, then there’s nothing that says that we have to call or take them to the hospital for clearance.”

Only 45.5 percent of the state’s Black community is at least partially vaccinated, according to California Department of Public Health data. This despite the fact that the virus death rate for Blacks is 9 percent higher than the statewide population. “The vaccine is here to prevent severe illness and death from the virus,” said Sami Gallegos, press secretary for the state’s COVID-19 task force. “Just because California is open, does not mean that COVID-19 has disappeared.” Last week, Califor nia retired its Blueprint for a Safer Economy and businesses can open at full capacity, with a handful of exceptions. And Gallegos, speaking at a media briefing hosted by California Black Media, suggested caution. Continuing to wear a mask is just common courtesy, she said. Protecting us from increased COVID-19 surges. Gallegos joined a panel of healthcare professionals who insisted that increased vaccination numbers are necessary to reduce hospitalizations and save lives. “Vaccines are our most effective tools,” Gallegos said. “This is our shot to improve the health of our state.” Although Gov. Gavin Newsom chose the final winners for those inoculated residents who received cash incentives; other incentives from the state are still being offered, including $50 gift cards. Gallegos said a final drawing will be held July 1, when the state will give away six destination packages to lucky recipients. Despite those incentives, LA County data shows that the percentage of unvaccinated Blacks exceeds that of the general public. “We still have to be careful and cautious,” said Dr. Jerry Abraham of Kedren Health, who noted that the national hospitalization and death rates are just as high as they

were two months ago. “It’s been a difficult 17 months now, but that doesn’t mean it’s all over.” Abraham said his organization has been getting out into the community and making home visits. They have encountered a host of questions and are working to dispel the variety of myths surrounding the vaccine. “We engage, we educate and we vaccinate,” Abraham said, adding that the vaccines have gone through rigorous testing through the Food and Drug Administration; there were Black representatives in the vaccine s clinical trials, and the National Medical Association—a Black organization of doctors—has approved the vaccines through an independent review committee. “All vaccinated persons are 100 percent protected from death due to COVID-19,” he said. Abraham recommends that families talk up the vaccine to family members—young and old, men, women, and children, as shots are now available to those over the age of 12. “The faster we all get vaccinated, the faster we all get back to life,” Abraham said. “June is Men’s Health Month and getting vaccinated is the manly thing to do.” If unable to travel to a vaccine site, the DPH suggests checking with healthcare providers, the local health department, or local pharmacy. Additionally, If someone cannot leave home to get vaccinated, they can indicate this on myturn.ca.gov or when calling the state’s COVID-19 hotline at (833) 422-4255. If eligible, they will be connected with a local health jurisdiction to arrange for in-home vaccination services. For more information on the latest developments in the vaccine distribution process, visit www.covid19.ca.gov or https://www.vaccinateall58.com/.

Thursday, July 01, 2021

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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

American Forests: Tree Equity Score Documents That Black, LowIncome Communities Miss Health Economic And Climate Benefits Because Of Disparity In Tree Canopy With White Communities Tree Equity Score (TES ) identifies the cities that can gain the most significant health, economic and climate benefits by increasing tree canopy in places of high need Community/ Education News

Planting Trees

Jad Daley, President and CEO of American Forests. WASHI NGTON, DC – American Forests, the nation’s oldest national conservation organization, last week released its first nationwide tally of Tree Equity Scores (TES), which document that Black and lowincome neighborhood have significantly fewer trees than wealthier, whiter communities, even in the same cities. The findings confirm a disturbing pattern of inequitable distribution of trees that has deprived communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover delivers. In fact, neighborhoods where there are mostly of people of color have 33% less tree canopy than

majority-white communities. Neighborhoods, where 90% or more of residents live in poverty have 41% less tree canopy than communities with only 10% or less of the population in poverty. American Forests calls on America to take action to achieve Tree Equity. “It is a moral imperative that we do so,” asserted Jad Daley, president and CEO of American Forest. “This country is denying life and death infrastructure to people based on income and race. That's morally insupportable. This is just completely at odds with our values as a country.” TES combines socioeconomic status, existing tree cover,

population density and other infor mation for 150,000 neig hborhood s a nd 486 metropolitan areas to determine whether locations have enough trees to provide optimal health, economic and climate benefits. Achieving Tree Equity nationwide requires planting 522 million trees, coast to coast, in metropolitan areas (places with 50,000+ people). Doing so would sustain 3.8 million jobs and annually absorb 9.3 million tons of carbon – the equivalent of taking 92 million cars off the roads. As the trees mature, they would mitigate 56,613 tons of particle pollution annually. Many of these benefits would impact communities

of color that need more trees. Because of the lack of trees, communities of color face many disadvantages. Global average temperatures are rising, and longer and hotter heat waves lead to intensifying smog. Trees help cool neighborhoods and reduce what’s called the “urban heat island effect,” the creation of “islands” of heat that result in a dangerous rise in temperature and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, such as low-income communities a n d p e o ple of c olo r. Moreover, the urban heat island effect is made worse by climate change and has a serious impact on people’s health, especially children and the elderly. On continued in next 2 columns

American Forests: Tree Equity Score Documents That Black, LowIncome Communities Miss Health Economic And Climate Benefits Because Of Disparity In Tree Canopy With White Communities. continued average, urban heat islands are five to seven degrees warmer during the day and can increase temperatures by as much as 22 degrees at night. If actions aren’t taken to slow climate change, heat-related deaths from 2031 to 2050 could be 57% higher than from 1971 to 2000. “This is another example of systemic racism that has plagued communities of color,” said Dr. Gail C. Christopher, executive director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity. “I applaud American Forests for creating a tool that underscores the discrimination that has taken place for centuries and will help catalyze broad support for change. We cannot have future generations of people of color suffering because America refused to allow adequate tree cover in their communities. This practice must end.” Beattra Wilson, assistant director for Urban and Community Forestry at the U.S. Forest Service, said the TES would “help us plant and protect trees in the most vulnerable urban communities. This action will reduce environmental injustices, such as extreme heat and air pollution, and mitigate prior systemic underinvestment.” The TES has highlighted tree inequities within cities by comparing tree canopy in one neighborhood versus another. The findings show the discrepancies of tree canopy in high-income neighborhoods compared to lowincome neighborhoods. Here are the cities with the largest

discrepancies: Austin 20%; Portland 15%; San Antonio 12%; Los Angeles 10%; Baltimore and Houston 9%; Columbus, Raleigh, and Dallas 8%; and Seattle, Denver, San Diego, San Francisco and Charlotte 7%. “Our Tree Equity Score will help make us all accountable and create action at the local, state and national levels,” said Daley. “It shows us exactly where the problems exist, where we need to concentrate investment to solve them, and where we need to bring people together – all different types of people and organizations.” American Forests also provides other tools and resources to assist cities and communities. The Vibrant Cities Lab, a site managed with the U.S. Forest Service, is the preeminent online resource for urban forestry research, tools and case studies. Innovative conservation financing is available through their partnership with City Forest Credits. And American Forests is building support for federal legislation related to urban forests and working to see that urban forestry funding is included in the final infrastructure plan from the Biden-Harris Administration. “We need to make sure the trees go where the people are,” said Daley. “And more than 70% of the people live in cities or suburbs so, it's a place-based problem with a place-based solution. Tree Equity Score steers us in the right direction, and now it’s up to all of us to go beyond business as usual and take bold action.”

Pacific High School’s Academy Earns Gold Certification Community/Education News

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Pacific High School’s Digital Design and Communications Academy, part of the San Ber nardino City Unif ied School District (SBCUSD), is certified Linked Learning Gold. It’s one of only five Linked Learning pathways statewide to achieve Gold Certification. Linked Learning approaches high school courses as an opportunity to prepare students for both college and a career. While many high schools shift students to either a college-bound track or a trade/career track, Linked Learning aims to make sure all students are prepared for both by integrating careertechnical training with rigorous, college-entry coursework. “Linked-Learning Pathways are the perfect complement to the District’s goal of making sure all of our students are prepared for college and career when they graduate from high school,” said Rose Gonzalez, coordinator of Workforce Development for SBCUSD. “And knowing that Pacific’s Academy earned Gold Certification is proof that we are on the right track in preparing students to be competitive in the global marketplace.” Linked-Learning pathways connect to one or more of California’s 15 industry sectors. Students who complete the pathway learn knowledge and skills applicable to careers in that sector and are prepared for entrylevel positions in their field and to enroll in a related college major. Pacific’s Digital Design and Communications Academy is part of the Arts, Media, and

Entertainment and Business and Finance sectors. Digital Design Academy students gain industry certifications, participate in work-based learning projects, and develop a digital portfolio that demonstrates their skills and can be used when applying for internships and jobs in those sectors. Students who successfully complete the program are prepared for careers in animation, movie and video production, voice acting, graphic design, and more. There are four key elements to Linked Learning. Courses must be rigorous and aligned to admission requirements for state colleges and universities. They must provide students with a technical education that teaches realworld skills through a carefully structured sequence of lessons. Coursework must expose students to real-world workplaces through

internships, apprenticeships, and job shadowing. And students should be supported in their learning with counseling and supplemental instruction in reading, writing, and math to address individual student needs. According to the Linked Lear ni ng website, Gold Certification represents the highest-quality standard for career pathways. Each pathway must demonstrate student-centered learning with “strong career and postsecondary integration, combi ne d w it h st ude nt supports that ensure equitable opportunities for all students.” Gold Certification is valid for four years with a midterm reporting requirement. Lear n more about Gold Certification at https://www. linkedlearning.org/resources/ certification/gold-certification.

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STATE/LOCAL/BUSINESS

OP-ED: Expanded Child Tax Credit NNPA NEWSWIRE — This month, we are again making progress on one significant front in the fight against poverty. American families will begin receiving monthly Child Tax Credit checks on July 15; thanks to an expansion of the popular program in the American Rescue Plan (ARP), that was signed into law by President Biden in March with only Democratic support. The Center for Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University projects that this provision will cut the child poverty rate in half this year.

By Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC), House Majority Whip Persistent poverty is a scourge on our nation. The Covid-19 pandemic exposed the struggle those living in poverty face every day, and their plight was exacerbated by the economic impacts of the virus. It has been my mission since coming to Congress to do everything I can to address persistent poverty. Those efforts often feel a little like the Greek myth of Sisyphus, who kept rolling the rock up the mountain only to have it roll back down when he approached the top. This month, we are again making progress on one significant front in the fight against poverty. American families will begin

receiving monthly Child Tax Credit checks on July 15; thanks to an expansion of the popular program in the American Rescue Plan (ARP), that was signed into law by President Biden in March with only Democratic support. The Center for Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University projects that this provision will cut the child poverty rate in half this year. Previously the Child Tax Credit was capped at $2,000 and not fully available to the lowestincome families. Thanks to the ARP, the full amount of the expanded credit—now available for all households filing jointly continued in last 2 columns

Housing Rights Advocates File Complaint Detailing Language and Disability Discrimination in CA’s Emergency Rent Assistance Program Discriminatory Barriers Are Blocking Thousands of Seniors, Immigrants, and People with Disabilities from Applying for Emergency Rent Assistance State/Local/Business News [LOS ANGELES, CA] -- With few California applicants having received rent relief help from the state and millions behind on rent, housing rights and community advocates have filed a complaint calling on the CA Department of Fair Employment and Housing to investigate and remove discriminatory barriers that have blocked people with disabilities and limited English proficiency from applying for emergency assistance. The complaint details how the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), which administers California’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), has repeatedly failed to provide meaningful language and disability access in compliance with federal and state civil rights mandates. The complaint was filed by Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles, and Bet Tzedek on behalf of the San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition (SFADC). Disability Rights California advised on the disability discrimination claims, and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles advised on the language access claims. “California has approved over $5 billion in rent relief to help families who are struggling to make ends meet. Yet, that funding and a September 30 eviction moratorium extension do little to stop widespread devastation if people with disabilities, people who don’t speak English, or people without internet access

can’t apply for assistance,” said Tiffany Hickey, housing rights staff attorney with Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus. “Hundreds of thousands of California families need easily accessible rent relief now to stay in their homes - no exceptions.” At different points this spring, the assistance website’s Chinese translations said “Go back to your country, applicant” when people tried to re-enter their online application and the Vietnamese translation incorrectly renamed the “tenant” button as “landlord,” further confusing potential applicants who are already navigating multiple local and state programs that have different rules and procedures. In April, community leaders sent a letter to HCD highlighting dozens of elements of the state’s web application process that effectively exclude people without adequate internet access and/or English language proficiency from applying for rent relief. “My landlord and I do not speak English and we do not use computers,” said Mr. W, a Chinese American tenant in San Francisco, through a translator. “I am 71 and my landlord is 92. It has been extremely difficult to apply for rental assistance because there are no applications in our language that we can complete at home and mail.” While HCD has made some improvements, critical barriers remain. The application is only available in non-English languages though Google translate, which continued in next 2 columns

Housing Rights Advocates File Complaint Detailing Language and Disability Discrimination in CA’s Emergency Rent Assistance Program...continued

Eviction Moratorium & Rent Relief Plan Extension Passed by Legislature.

includes serious inaccuracies, grammatical mistakes, and tones that can be read as offensive or childish at best. The informational website still has English-only landing pages and navigation, and all applicants must have an email address and internet connection to apply. HCD also failed to construct a website compatible with screen readers, a type of assistive device used by people who are blind or have low vision. The assistance program’s reliance on an automated phone tree creates accessibility barriers for people with cognitive disabilities or who are deaf/hard of hearing and need to place the call using a videophone and ASL interpreter or who do not speak English. “Since April, I have been working with monolingual Spanish-speaking clients to apply for rent assistance. My clients are older, without computer skills to access the online application,” said Tracy Douglas, registered legal services attorney with Bet Tzedek. “When the application was English-only with no machine translation, my clients needed assistance to even attempt completing the application. Even with machine translation in a few languages now, the process is confusing, and the translation delay has prevented too many from applying for and accessing needed funds. The lack of clarity in the application process and unwillingness by HCD to prioritize outreach to and access for the most vulnerable Californians reinforces the continuing systemic inequities that exclude them from necessary resources.” A recent statewide survey also found that 92% of tenant advocates have seen technological barriers block renters from applying for help. As of May 2021, out of over

State/Local/Business News

2,220 applications from San Francisco residents seeking help from the state program, just 88 were submitted from Chinesespeaking residents and 12 from Filipino-speaking residents. SFADC and their lawyers have heard from seniors, immigrant community members, people with disabilities, and other residents who have lost trust in the assistance program due to its unreliable and misleading translations. In the complaint, housing rights and community groups are calling on the Department of Fair Employment and Housing to investigate discriminatory barriers and require that the Department of Housing and Community Development: *make the Emergency Rent Assistance Program application and information meaningfully accessible by translating all online application portals and paper applications; *end the use of machine translation without human review and editing by a p r ofe s sion a l t r a n slat or ; *ensure that the application process is accessible to people with disabilities; *develop a procedu re for people with disabilities to request a reasonable accommodation and make that information publicly available; *increase phone line capacity and allow all those who wish to apply through the telephonic platform to do so, with realtime language assistance; and *ensure that information on the availability of language services is prominently displayed in-language on the website, among other vital steps to remove discriminatory barriers.

WIC to Increase Fruits and Vegetables for Four Months with American Rescue Plan Funding State/Local/Business News Starting June 1, California Women, Infants and Children (WIC) families saw a temporary increase in their monthly WIC fruits and vegetables benefit to $35 for each qualifying family member. Ordinarily, children ages one to five receive $9 per month, and, pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women receive $11 per month. Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act allowed the California WIC program to enhance the program’s fruits and vegetables benefit for the summer. “The fruits and vegetables benefit has a significant impact on the dietary quality of WIC families,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables reduces the prevalence of chronic disease and strengthens the immune system. This increased benefit will allow families enrolled in the WIC program to buy and consume more healthy fruits and vegetables.” The fruit and vegetables benefit increase will be issued from June 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. Benefits are good for 30 days from the date they are issued. For example, benefits issued on September 27 can still be used through October 26. WIC families can also use their fruits and vegetables benefits at any

WIC-Authorized grocery store or Farmers’ Markets accepting the WIC Card. Locations can be found by visiting myfamily.wic.ca.gov. To apply for WIC services and learn more about WIC Fruits and Vegetables benefits, call San Bernardino County WIC at 1-800-472-2321 or visit sbcou nt y.gov/ W IC. The San Ber nardino County Department of Public Health WIC program provides supplemental benefits of healthy foods, support for breastfeeding, nutrition education, and referrals to healthcare and community services. Pregnant women, working families, migrants, and caretakers of infants and children under age five are encouraged to apply. Families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), C a lWOR K s , Me d i - C a l , CalFresh (Food Stamps), and/or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) are income eligible for WIC. T he Sa n Be r n a rd i no C ou nt y W IC p r og r a m serves approximately 54,000 participants each month at 16 locations throughout San Bernardino County, including military bases. WIC is an equal opportunity provider.

Sacramento – The Legislature voted to extend the COVID eviction moratorium and Rent Relief Plan extension, action which will prevent mass evictions as the existing moratorium was set to expire on June 30th. Assembly Bill 832 jointly authored by Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Reyes (D-San Bernardino) extends the current eviction moratorium until September 30th, 2021 and increases rental assistance to 100% of back rent owed for tenants and landlords. It is estimated that nearly 900,000 California renters owe an average of $4,600 in back rent. The Census Bureau’s Household Pulse survey found that 1.75 million California renter households reported “slight” or “no confidence” in their ability to pay the next month’s rent. “This action helps prevent an eviction cliff that could have seen thousands of renters out on the street and a complete disruption of California’s recovery from the COVID 19 pandemic.” Majority Leader Reyes continued, “I am proud to join as a joint author of this legislation which is a win-win for tenants and landlords and it will help ensure neighborhood stability.” Key provisions of AB 832 include: · Expanded payment rates for unpaid rent. The current requirement for landlords to accept 80% payments and forgive the remaining 20% is eliminated. Instead, landlords will receive 100% of rent owed. For landlords who have already received assistance, “top off” payments getting them to 100% payment will be processed automatically.

· Tenants will be able to apply for rental assistance directly. · Requires rental assistance programs to create a pre-screening process to allow landlords and tenants to easily find out if the tenant meets income requirements (household income less than 80% of the Area Medium Income). Tenants who fill out the application and meet income requirements cannot be evicted. · Authorizes rental assistance payments to be provided to landlords in situations where the tenant has moved out and now lives in a new place, but still owes rent payments to their prior landlord. · Allows a tenant to receive full amount due if the landlord doesn’t participate in the program so that they are not carrying it as consumer debt. Tenant must pay landlord within 15 business days of receipt of rent reliefs or face penalties. · After current eviction protections end on October 1, 2021, tenants cannot be evicted during the next six months so long as they complete an application for government rental assistance. · Court records related to eviction for nonpayment of rent during the pandemic and to collection of COVID-19 rental debt will be permanently sealed. For those residing in San Bernardino County visit this website to determine if you qualify for rental relief, https:// w w w. s b c r e n t r e l i e f . c o m /.

OP-ED: Expanded Child Tax Credit...continued with incomes up to $150,000 and single parents with incomes up to $112,500—is $3,600 for every child under 6 years old and $3,000 for every child ages 6-17. Starting July 15 and continuing through the end of the year, these households will receive $300 for every child or $250 every month for each child in those respective age ranges. The remainder of the credit can be claimed when filing 2021 tax returns early next year. Families who filed tax returns for 2019 or 2020, or who filled out the IRS Non-filers tool last year to receive an Economic Impact Payment, will get this tax relief automatically. Families who neither filed a tax return for 2019 or 2020 nor used the IRS NonFilers tool should go online and use the IRS Child Tax Credit Nonfiler Sign-up Tool to sign up today. Eligible families who get their refunds from the IRS through direct deposit will see these payments in their bank account; those who don’t use direct deposit will receive their payments by mail. The challenge we face with this life-changing benefit is that it is set to expire after one year. It was a temporary fix to immediately address the economic impacts of the pandemic. We know, however, that persistent poverty existed well before Covid-19, and it will continue well beyond the recovery if we don’t take permanent action. To keep this huge rock from falling back down the mountain and plunge millions of American children back

into poverty, Congress must make the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent. Doing so would be a dramatic, positive change in the life of American families and a real solution to addressing persistent poverty. Unfor t u nately, just as Republicans opposed the American Rescue Plan, they also oppose extending this key provision. They don’t seem to understand that stronger families produce a stronger, more productive nation. Whether or not they are persuaded to join the effort to address persistent poverty and strengthen American families, Democrats are working hard to make the expansion of the Child Tax Credit permanent. Now is the time to break out of this Sisyphean struggle and sustain and build on the progress we have made lifting a significant number of families out of poverty. The public supports these efforts. In addition to the expanded Child Tax Credit, we must permanently extend other economic lifelines in the American Rescue Plan like the expanded Earned Income Tax Credit, Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, and nutrition assistance for children. We must also provide the benefits of the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion to those in the 12 states, including my home state of South Carolina, that have refused to participate. Democrats won’t stop moving this boulder until we reach the top—and stay there.

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LIFESTYLE/SPORTS//ENTERTAINMENT/RELIGION

Utah’s Rudy Gobert Wins 2020-21 Kia NBA Defensive Player of The Year Award By Sentinel News Service

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (Courtesy photo) Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has been named the 2020-21 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the NBA announced today. This marks the third NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for Gobert, who also earned the honor in the 201718 and 2018-19 seasons. The 7-1 French native is the fourth player to win the award at least three times, joining Dikembe Mutombo (four), Ben Wallace (four) and Dwight Howard (three). Gobert received 84 first-place votes and earned 464 points from a global panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters. Philadelphia

76ers guard Ben Simmons finished in second place with 287 points (15 first-place votes). Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, the 2016-17 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, finished in third place with 76 points. Players were awarded five points for each first-place vote, three points for each second-place vote and one point for each third-place vote. In his eighth NBA season, Gobert led the league in defensive rebounds per game (10.1), total defensive rebounds (720) and total blocked shots (190) and ranked second in blocked shots

per game (2.70). He recorded six games with least 15 defensive rebounds and eight games with five or more blocks. Gobert grabbed a season-high 20 defensive rebounds against the Warriors on March 14 and blocked a career-high nine shots against the Chicago Bulls on March 22. According to NBA Advanced Stats, Gobert ranked second in the NBA in defensive win shares, which measures a player’s defensive impact on winning. He defended the most field goal attempts at the rim in the NBA (549) and held opponents to 50.1 percent shooting on those shots, the third-lowest mark among the 27 players who defended at least 300 shots at the rim this season. Behind Gobert, Utah finished third in the NBA in defensive rating (107.5) and second in opponents’ field goal percentage (44.7). The strong defense helped propel the Jazz to a leagueleading 52-20 record and the top seed in the Western Conference for the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Selected as an NBA All-Star for the second time, Gobert averaged

14.3 points and 13.5 rebounds in 71 games this season. Gobert led the NBA in total rebounds (960) and ranked second in rebounds per game. He also shot an NBA-high 67.5 percent from the field, leading the league in that category for the second time in the last three seasons. Gobert, the 27th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, has career averages of 12.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.24 blocks in 545 games, all with the Jazz. He was voted to the NBA AllDefensive First Team in each of the previous four seasons. The voting results for the 2020-21 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award are below. The balloting was tabulated by the independent accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP. Complete ballots for each voter will be posted at PR.NBA. com after the announcement of all end-of-season awards. The post Utah’s Rudy Gobert Wins 2020-21 Kia NBA Defensive Player of The Year Award appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

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Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison Returns Home To Host NFL Play 60 Football Camp And Combine For San Bernardino Youth Lifestyle/Sports/Entertainment News WHO: Current Minnesota Vikings and former San Bernardino High RB Alexander Mattison has teamed up with NFL Play 60 to host his version of a Friday Night Lights Youth Football Camp and Combine for youth grades 1st – 12th. Alexander will return to his hometown of San Bernardino to teach fundamental football skills to local youth at his former high school. This FREE camp provides a unique opportunity for local youth to interact with and learn from NFL players in a fun and energetic environment. The first session will begin at 1:00 pm for grades 1st – 6th and will be followed by grades 7th -12th starting at 5:00 pm. All participants will receive a free IAM GIFTED t-shirt, wristband, bag, and other fun merch. The camp will feature passing and blocking lessons,

agility drills, fun competition, and combine testing for all 7th through 12th graders. All positions are welcome to come join and learn basic football skills from Alexander and other NFL players! WHERE: San Bernardino High School 1850 North E St., San Bernardino, CA 92405 WHEN: Friday, July 2 Session 1 begins at 1:00 pm Session 2 begins at 5:00 pm VISUALS: Alexander Mattison and other NFL players working with 300+ young athletes in his hometown of San Bernardino. M EDI A C O N T A C T: Rebecca Otto – 512-7913149, rotto@teamwass.com ON - SI T E C ON TAC T: Alexis Ramos - 619-8760146, aramos@teamwass.com

Black Economic Development Fund hits $250M Goal, Makes First Catalytic Investments By S. E. Williams | Black Voice News

T he Bla ck E c onom ic Development Fund (BEDF), managed by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a nonprofit community development f inancial institution, has reached its $250 million goal for capital to invest in Blackled banks, anchor institutions, businesses, and real estate developers and is now preparing to roll out its first investments. The BEDF, which launched last summer, is part of LISC’s

Project 10X, a $1 billion strategy to address racial gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity. The private investment fund has raised capital from 11 public and private corporations, with McKinsey and Company recently coming in with $15 million. “We’re excited about the outpouring of interest from impact investors because it speaks not only to the quality of the fund but to a deepening recognition that access to capital is what facilitates access to opportunity,” noted George Ashton, managing director of LISC Strategic Investments, the fund management arm of the corporation, one of the continued in next 2 columns

country’s largest community f i nance organizations. “Impact investors are aligning their treasury strategies with their missions in order to fuel a stronger economic base for their businesses and economic justice for their customers,” he added. First Investment Recipients Wit h t he BEDF now fully subscribed, LISC also announced the fund’s first five investments this week, with as many as 20 additional fund investments expected by year end. The initial transactions include deposits in two Blackowned banks to help build their capacity, as well as diverse loans to three Black-owned real estate development companies that are building and expanding economic opportunity and jobs in the communities where they operate. The common thread is that these firms—like so many minority-led enterprises—have not generally had access to the flexible capital they need to grow. LISC’s goal is to provide financing that helps them expand their businesses, while also helping lay the groundwork for other investors to follow. Included among the five recipients are Optus Bank, Columbia, S.C.;Unity National Ban k, Houston;: Dantes Partners, Washington, D.C.; Bridging the Gap (BTG), Pittsburgh; and Phoenix

Adams Rising, Jacksonville, Fl. Investing to Ensure Prosperity “The Black Economic Development Fund allows us to make an impact by investing in Black and Brown talent who want to be in this industry and ensure they prosper,” noted Buwa Binitie, with Dantes Partners. “The investment represents freedom for us to be who we want to be and own our projects. It allows us to scale in ways that we never quite imagined. In very short order you are going to start seeing ribbon cuttings for the transactions for which this fund is activating.” According to Lisa Glover, LISC president and CEO, “All five of these transactions illustrate the power of inclusive investing. They fuel Black-led businesses and benefit communities of color, and they also contribute to th/BEDFe broader landscape of regional economic opportunity by catalyzing jobs, local income, commercial activity and qualityof-life gains. They are helping build a broadly shared prosperity, well beyond the individual activities supported by each investment.” Corporations Invested in BEDF Investors in the fund include: Netflix, which helped launch the fund, Paypal, Costco, Square, Inc., continued on page 6

“Over and over, You Were Told to Repent… But You Refuse to Listen!” By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah “Woe unto thee, Chorazin! Woe unto thee, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, in sackcloth and ashes. I tell you;

it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at judgment than for you.” [Matthew 11:21-24]. “The fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. The star was given the key to the shaft of the Abyss. When he opened the Abyss, smoke rose from it like the smoke from a gigantic furnace. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the Abyss. And out of the continued in next 2 columns

“Over and over, You Were Told to Repent… But You Refuse to Listen!” smoke locusts came down on the earth and were given power like that of scorpions of the earth. They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads. They were not allowed to kill them, but only to torture them for five months. And the agony they suffered was like that of the sting of a scorpion when it strikes. During those days people will seek death but will not find it; they will long to die, but death will elude them. [Revelation 9:1-6] Why? Because over and over, they were told to repent, but they refuse to listen. Don’t become a statistic of the last days. There will be seven trumpets and each trumpet will signify a MORE SEVERE JUDGMENT on mankind than the last [1 Corinthians 15-52; Revelation 11:15-19]. The danger of not repenting is great. “For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? [Hebrews 2:2-3] The demand of Jesus to repent goes to all the nations. It comes to us, whoever we are and wherever we are, and lays claim on us. [Luke 24:46-47]. The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom

of God is at hand; [Mark 1:15]. Repent! Repent! Repent! [Ezekiel 18:23, 30-32-33:11; 2 Peter 3:9]. Thus saith the Lord; Return to Me with all your heart, with fasting…weeping, and… mourning; and rend your hearts…. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster” [Joel 2:12-13]. Come now, and let us reason together: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. [Isaiah 1:18]. Let us believe God. Let us see His grace in His warnings concerning His wrath against sin. Let us not deny the truth but let us flee from the wrath to come. [Jeremiah 3:6; 4:4]. Haste and escape for your lives, look not behind you, escape to the mountain, lest you be consumed. For the Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. [ 2 Peter 3:9]. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. [Isaiah 1:18-31].

Witness For Justice#1053

Critical Learning Jessica Quinn In recent months, the term “Critical Race Theory” has flashed in news headlines, trended in social media, and been repeated in state legislatures across the country. So far this year, 21 states have either banned Critical Race Theory from public schools or have introduced legislation to do so. All this attention begs the question: do the lawmakers proposing these bans understand what Critical Race Theory is, having likely not received this education in their own schooling? And for us who are Christians, do we grasp our role in this discussion? “Critical Race Theory, or CRT, is a theoretical and interpretive mode that examines the appearance of race and racism across dominant cultural modes of expression” (Purdue.edu). CRT is a framework that is used to help understand why racial inequities exist in our society and how we might address them. Critical Race Theory and The 1619 Project propose we talk about the historical and present-day impacts of slavery and the contributions made by Black people throughout history. Christians have a role in this discussion. Throughout this country’s history, Christian denominations have been active in the perpetuation and validation of slavery, racism, and the removal and genocide of Indigenous people. In his book Stamped from the Beginning, Ibram X. Kendi writes, “Christianity, rationality, civilization, wealth, goodness, souls, beauty, light, Adam, Jesus, God, and freedom had all been framed as the dominion of White people,” (p. 75). As Christians with a sacred call to honor the dignity and humanity of all people, might we see CRT as a way to honor the dignity and humanity of those still living with the history and present-day impact of systemic

racism. And for white Christians, could we see this education as part of a journey toward repair? W hen South Ca roli na Representative Ralph Norman said, “Critical Race Theory asserts that people with white skin are inherently racist,” it was apparent he was not familiar with the actual premise of CRT. And when, in a Pennsylvania school board meeting, a woman identifying as Christian spoke in opposition to CRT, saying she leads with love, does not see skin color, and that she and other parents “will not yield…will not let you have the souls of our children” (per Amna Nawaz), it’s clear she was not seeking a path of truth and repair. The recent passage of Juneteenth as a federal holiday seems ironic when many of the legislators who supported it are simultaneously working to ban any teaching of the history of the day. Critical Race Theory is a way of examining our history without ignoring the impacts of racism on this country. Banning it from curriculum represents a massive gap in education and civic responsibility. Banning honest history because we might not like what we hear is irresponsible, and limits our ability to respond effectively to the issues of today like gun violence, poverty, and violent white nationalism. There cannot be a sense of community, of congregation, of care for our neighbor if we do not move towards healing together. Let us join the God of Exodus in bringing ruin to the white supremacy that still clings in our church and in our community. Let us do so by turning toward truth, toward wholeness, and towards repair. Jessica Quinn is the Online Communications Specialist for the United Church of Christ.

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210006361 Date Filed: 06/16 /2021 Filing Expires On: 06/16/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CARDENAS TRANSPORT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7710 3RD AVE. HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CARDENAS TRANSPORT LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:202116210422 Residence Street Address: 7710 3RD AVE. HESPERIA, CA 92345 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: May 18, 2021 Christepher Cardenas. Owner/Managing Member, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper July 1, 8, 15, 22 , 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005546 Date Filed: 05/24/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/24/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): FRONTIER PONTOONS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:10641 MULBERRY AVE. SUITE A FONTANA, CA 92337 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: GREEN TRUCKING SOLUTIONS LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201325510180 Residence Street Address: 10641 MULBERRY AVE. SUITE A FONTANA, CA 92337 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 Amir Delvarani, 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 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210006735 Date Filed: 06/25/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/25/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): POWER AND GLORY MARKETPLACE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 8401 HAVEN AVE. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: LIFE TREE LEARNING LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201825410007 Residence Street Address: 949 W. 61ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90044 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: Jun 01, 2021 Nishon Watson, Treasurer/ Accountant, 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 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005236 Date Filed: 05/18/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/18/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PANDORA ACCOUNTANCY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 6943 GENEVA ST. CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: MUQADDAS PULOTOVA 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: 6943 GENEVA ST. CHINO, CA 91710 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 01, 2020 Muqaddas Pulotova, 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 June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005890 Date Filed: 06/02/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/02/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): REAL EFFICIENT DRIVING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN

BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16222 TEJON ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: JOSHUA S. PAREDES 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: 16222 TEJON ST. 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: Not Applicable Joshua S. Paredes, 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 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210006083 Date Filed: 06/09/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/09/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SKYN BY CYN County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:11875 LOYOLA CT. FONTANA, CA 92337 Name of Individual Registrant: CYNTHIA I. RHODIUS 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: 11875 LOYOLA CT. FONTANA, CA 92337 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 Cynthia I. Rhodius, 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 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005866 Date Filed: 06/01/021 Filing Expires On: 06/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HIGHLAND SMOKE DEPOT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 28940 GREENSPOT RD. HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Mailing Address: 26930 THE OLD RD. VALENCIA, CA 91381 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: HIGHLAND SMOKE DEPOT State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:C4179881 Residence Street Address: 28940 GREENSPOT RD. HIGHLAND, CA 92346 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 02, 2021 Salem Hatwik, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005622 Date Filed: 05/25/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/25/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TRUROU MANAGEMENT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2741 E. BLACKHORSE DR. ONTARIO, CA 91761 Name of Individual Registrant: PHILLIP ROUZAN Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2741 E. BLACKHORSE DR. ONTARIO, CA 91761 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 01, 2021 Phillip Rouzan, Self, 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 24, July 1, 8, 15 , 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005845 Date Filed: 06/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): KING DAVID FITNESS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3473 N. MAYFIELD AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Mailing Address: 3473 N. MAYFIELD AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: DAVID L. MCELROY JR. 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: 3473 N. MAYFIELD AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405

This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 20, 2021 David L. McElroy Jr., 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 June 10, Correction 17, 24, July 1, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005989 Date Filed: 06/07/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/07/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BIG BEAR ON DEMAND County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 501 VALLEY BLVD., SUITE A4 BIG BEAR, CA 92314 Mailing Address: 2604 WADSWORTH CARLSBAD, CA 92010 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: BIG BEAR ON DEMAND LLC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202106210063 Residence Street Address: 1177 GOLD MOUNTAIN DRIVE BIG BEAR CITY, CA 92314 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: Feb 27, 2021 John Yakubik, Managing Member, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210006272 Date Filed: 06/14/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/14/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. PEOPLE WHO GROW 2. F. ANAYA 3. ANAYA CONSULTING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 300 S. MOUNTAIN AVE. #1013 UPLAND, CA 91786 Name of Individual Registrant: FRANCISCO J. ANAYA JR. 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: 1026 BONNIE BRAE ST POMONA, CA 91767 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Francisco J. Anaya Jr., 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 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210006802 Date Filed: 06/29/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/29/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): REDLANDS BIBLE FELLOWSHIP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1308 FAIRVIEW LN. REDLANDS, CA 92374 Name of Individual Registrant: DAVID BERGEY Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1308 FAIRVIEW LN. REDLANDS, CA 92374 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 31, 2000 David Bergey, 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 July 1, 8, 15, 22 , 2021.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2114643 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DIANA RODRIGUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. SAILE ISAIAH VILLATORO to Proposed name: SAILE ISAIAH RODRIGUEZ 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: 08/02/2021 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Civil Division of the San Bernardino District 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: April 29, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2111386 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JEFFREY ANDRE FERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. JEFFREY ANDRE FERNANDEZ Proposed name: to: JEFFREY ANDRE CENTTY 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: 6/24/21 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino 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

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 25757 Redlands Boulevard, Redlands, CA 92373-8453 (909) 796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper June 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2116646 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: BRIAN ALAN TAPPIN JR. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. BRIAN ALAN TAPPIN, JR. to Proposed name: JEH-SUN ALAN SMALL b. ALANIS CARREON to ALANA LALISA JANINA SMALL 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: 7/28/21 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: June 03, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2021.

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GLENN HOWARD LOWNEY aka GLENN H. LOWNEY aka GLENN LOWNEY CASE NO : PROPS 2100514 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of:

GLENN HOWARD LOWNEY aka GLENN H. LOWNEY aka GLENN LOWNEY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: BRYAN C. LOWNEY in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: BRYAN C. LOWNEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: July 13, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S-36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center

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OPD Chief Armstrong Meets with Pres. Biden About Federal Funding for Police

OPD Chief Armstrong Meets with Pres. Biden About Federal Funding for Police...continued

By Keith Burbank, Bay City News

in violence that we’re seeing, even here in the city of Oakland.” Sixty-one homicides this year “says we have a significant challenge in front of us,” Armstrong said. “It’s not the time to have less resources.” Armstrong said he appreciates Biden “authorizing funding that will potentially increase resources because there is a great need.” The demands for defunding

police, Armstrong said, are centered around refor m. “I think people want to see better policing,” he said. “I think we’ve already begun to practice what I feel like is better and more constitutional policing in the city of Oakland.” The post OPD Chief Armstrong Meets with Pres. Biden About Federal Funding for Police first appeared on Post News Group.

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong met virtually with U.S. President Joseph Biden for an announcement Wednesday about federal funding for violence reduction and violence intervention in the U.S. Oakland Police/Wikimedia Commons

Prostate Cancer Champion Senator Dole Created Men’s Health Week

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong met virtually with U.S. President Joseph Biden for an announcement Wednesday about federal funding for violence reduction and violence inter vention in the U.S. The announcement comes as rising violence has plagued many U.S. cities during the pandemic, including Oakland and a tendency for violence to rise in the summer. According to Biden’s office, homicides in large cities were up 30% year-over-year last year, and up 24% in the first three months of this year, compared with the same period a year ago. Oakland has experienced 61 homicides this year alone, up about 90% compared to last year. “I think it’s (the funding) a tremendous opportunity for the city of Oakland not only to increase its efforts to address gun violence in the city but also an effort to potentially increase police staffing as well as additional efforts for our violence intervention efforts,” Armstrong said to reporters after his meeting with the president. “We feel like we are well-

With his usual directness and humility, former Kansas senator and Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole, 97, announced in February that he is suffering from lung cancer. It was the second time he had announced a cancer diagnosis, but less exceptional than the first time. In 1991, his office released the news that he had undergone surgery to remove his prostate gland after it was found to have a slow-growing cancer. In a 1992 article in the Saturday Evening Post, Dr. Cory SerVass, M.D., wrote that for six years the search had been on for a man to have the courage to go public about prostate cancer as Betty Ford had done for breast cancer. “We have found our prostate pinup man…,” SerVass wrote of Dole. Dole told SerVaas that there was a difference of opinion among his staff about whether he should go public, “but it seemed to me that you ought to tell people right up front you’ve got a problem and if it’s resolved, then they don’t have any doubts about it.” W hen he made the

positioned as a department and as a city to compete for this funding,” Armstrong said. He did not say how much money the department would seek. A r mst rong said the city’s Ceasef ire strategy “covers all the aspects of the announcement today.” Oakland’s Ceasefire strategy has been successful in the past at reducing gun violence in Oakland. T he st rateg y i ncludes focused enforcement efforts, violence intervention, street outreach and using resources to address the re-entry of offenders into the community. “We have a goal of reducing recidivism,” Armstrong said. Bide n on We d ne sd ay addressed calls for defunding police departments, reportedly saying it’s not the time. When asked about concerns residents might have about more police funding, Armstrong said, “Well, I think the message from the president is clear. I don’t think it’s time with the increase continued in next 2 columns

By Joy Franklin for Men’s Health Network announcement, he said, calls and mail came in from all over the country. Some offered support and others who had undergone the surgery were searching for help and “wanting to know if I had any ideas.” “So, it occurred to me (maybe you can make a plus out of a minus) to get busy and start contacting some of these people and learning more about it,” he said. Because it was detected early during a routine physical, Dole made a full recovery and began urging other men to get regular checkups. Two years later, in 1994, encouraged and supported by Men’s Health Network, a national non-profit devoted to men’s health, he worked with Rep. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., to pass legislation creating a national Men’s Health Week to heighten awareness of preventable health problems among men and boys. Men’s Health Week has since become Men’s Health Month, celebrated during June. It seems an appropriate time to honor Dole continued in last 2 columns

Disparities in Learning Mode Access Among K–12 Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic, by Race/Ethnicity, Geography, and Grade Level — United States, September 2020–April 2021

Disparities in Learning Mode Access Among K–12 Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic, by Race/ Ethnicity, Geography, and Grade Level — United States, September 2020–April 2021...continued access on number of weeks from the start of the study period with total district enrollment for the race/ethnicity group as analytic weights. To compare regions and states, the mean percentage of students with access and 95% confidence intervals for the entire study period were calculated using total district enrollment as analytic weights. Stata software (version 16.0; StataCorp) was used to conduct all analyses. This activity was reviewed by CDC and was conducted consistent with applicable federal law and CDC policy.§§ Full-time in-person learning access steadily increased starting January 2021 among all assessed racial/ethnic groups (p< 0.01) (Figure 1). During January– April 2021, access to full-time in-person learning for nonHispanic White students increased by 36.6 percentage points (from 38.0% to 74.6%) compared with 31.1 percentage points for non-Hispanic Black students (from 32.3% to 63.4%), 23.0 percentage points for Hispanic students (from 35.9% to 58.9%), and 30.6 percentage points for students of other races/ethnicities (from 26.3% to 56.9%) (Figure 1). Access to hybrid learning increased by 9.5 percentage points for non-Hispanic White students (from 13.9% to 23.4%) compared with 21.7 percentage points for non-Hispanic Black students (from 8.3% to 30.0%), 23 percentage points for Hispanic students (from 9.7% to 32.7%), and 24.6 percentage points for students of other races/ethnicities (from 12.3% to 36.9%) (Figure 1). Across all assessed racial/ ethnic groups, prevalence of virtual-only learning decreased significantly during September 2020–April 2021 (Figure 1). During January–April 2021, the percentage of students with access

to virtual-only learning decreased by 46.0 percentage points for non-Hispanic White students (48.1% to 2.1%), 52.6 percentage points for non-Hispanic Black students (59.3% to 6.7%), 46.1 percentage points for Hispanic students (54.4% to 8.3%), and 55.2 percentage points for students of other races/ethnicities (61.3% to 6.1%). During September 2020-April 2021, students in the South had greater access to full-time in-person learning (62.5%), on average, compared with other regions (Midwest, 37.1%; Northeast, 16.2%; and West, 21.8%). Access to in person learning varied by state with the lowest mean percent of all students with access in Hawaii (1.3%) and highest in Wyoming and Montana (100%) (Table). In 43 states, access to full-time in-person learning was higher for non-Hispanic White students compared with students of color. The District of Columbia, Delaware, Hawaii, Wyoming, and Montana had the lowest disparity; Ohio and Pennsylvania had the highest. As of January 8, 39% of K–5 students had access to full-time in-person learning compared with 33% of students in grades 6–8 and 30% of students in grades 9–12; however, differences in full-time in-person learning by race/ethnicity were noted across elementary, middle, and high school levels. During January– April 2021, the difference in access to full-time in-person learning between non-Hispanic White students and students of color in grades K–5 increased by 6.9 percentage points (8.2 percentage points to 15.1 percentage points) compared with increases of 11.4 percentage points at the middle school level (from 2.4 to 13.8) and 12.7 percentage points at the high school level (from 2.1 to 14.8) (Figure 2).

Emily Oster, PhD1,2; Rebecca Jack, MPP1; Clare Halloran, PhD1; John Schoof1; Diana McLeod1,5; Haisheng Yang, PhD1,3; Julie Roche4; Dennis Roche4

Black Economic Development Fund hits $250M Goal, Makes First Catalytic Investments...continued from page 4

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Aflac, Wayfair, DuPont, McKinsey and Co., ThermoFisher, HubSpot, and Dicks Sporting Goods. “Fueling social mobility and opportunity like this was our vision for kicking off the Black Economic Development Fund last summer,” said Aaron Mitchell, director of HR, and Shannon Alwyn, director of treasury, with Netflix. “More and

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the United States began transitioning to virtual learning during spring 2020. However, schools’ learning modes varied during the 2020– 21 school year across states as schools transitioned at differing times back to in-person learning, in part reflecting updated CDC guidance. Reduced access to in-person learning is associated with poorer learning outcomes and adverse mental health and behavioral effects in children (1–3). Data on the learning modes available in 1,200 U.S. public school districts (representing 46% of kindergarten through grade 12 [K–12] public school enrollment) from all 50 states and the District of Columbia during September 2020–April 2021 were matched with National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) demographic data. Learning mode access was assessed for K–12 students during the COVID-19 pandemic, over time and by student race/ethnicity, geography, and grade level group. Across all assessed racial/ethnic groups, prevalence of virtual-only learning showed more variability during September–December 2020 but declined steadily from January to April 2021. During January–April 2021, access to full-time in-person learning for

non-Hispanic White students increased by 36.6 percentage points (from 38.0% to 74.6%), compared with 31.1 percentage points for non-Hispanic Black students (from 32.3% to 63.4%), 23.0 percentage points for Hispanic students (from 35.9% to 58.9%) and 30.6 percentage points for students of other races/ ethnicities (from 26.3% to 56.9%). In January 2021, 39% of students in grades K–5 had access to fulltime in-person learning compared with 33% of students in grades 6–8 and 30% of students in grades 9–12. Disparities in full-time inperson learning by race/ethnicity existed across school levels and by geographic region and state. These disparities underscore the importance of prioritizing equitable access to this learning mode for the 2021–22 school year. To increase equitable access to full-time in-person learning for the 2021–22 school year, school leaders should focus on providing safety-optimized in-person learning options across grade levels. CDC’s K–12 operational strategy presents a pathway for schools to safely provide in-person learning through implementing recommended prevention strategies, increasing vaccination rates for teachers and older students with a focus

on vaccine equity, and reducing community transmission (4). All data for the analyses were publicly available. Data were collected on learning modes used across 1,200 school districts from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, representing 46% of U.S. K–12 public school enrollment and 90% of students in the 232 most populous U.S. counties.* Information on learning mode was collected through weekly Internet searches of school district webpages, Facebook, and other public sources for each school district, by grade level group (K–5, 6–8, 9–12) or individual grade level, as available, and were classified using the most in-person mode available.† Learning modes were categorized as “full-time inperson” (i.e., access to in-person learning 5 days a week), “virtualonly” (i.e., no access to inperson learning; entirely online, synchronous and asynchronous), or “hybrid” (i.e., access to parttime in-person learning). Data were collected weekly during January–April 2021 and less frequently during September– December 2020 because data collection was not systematized u n t i l D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 0. District enrollment data from the 2019–20 NCES Common Core of Data collected by the U.S.

Department of Education (5) were used to estimate enrollment in each of the 1,200 assessed school districts. District and grade-level enrollment data by race/ethnicity from the NCES data were matched to learning mode data to estimate weekly numbers of students with access to each learning mode, by race/ethnicity, geography (state and region), and grade level group. The analytic time frame was September 8, 2020–April 23, 2021. Weekly variation in school learning mode was examined over the 2020–21 school year by race/ ethnicity for non-Hispanic White students, non-Hispanic Black students, Hispanic students (of any race), and students of other races/ ethnicities§; weekly variation was also assessed by grade level for non-Hispanic White students and students of color.¶ To analyze differences in access to virtualonly, hybrid, and full-time inperson learning modes between non-Hispanic White students and students of color by region** and state, CDC calculated the mean share of access†† to learning modes over the entire study period. Trends over time for each race/ethnicity group were analyzed using linear regressions of percentage of students with continued in next 2 columns

more companies recognize that redirecting capital to Black-led institutions improves equity at the grassroots level, and we invite other corporations to do the same.” The post Black Economic Development Fu nd h it s $250M Goal, Makes First Catalytic Investments appeared first on Black Voice News.

Prostate Cancer Champion Senator Dole Created Men’s Health Week...continued for his role in improving the lives of so many through his advocacy. The need to bring greater awareness to men’s health issues is incontrovertible. Men die, on average, five years younger than women. They become ill at a younger age, suffer more illness during their lifetime and have more chronic illnesses than women, medical studies and statistics show. They have a higher suicide rate than women and account for 92 percent of workplace injuries. Biological, social and behavioral factors all contribute to this discrepancy, but men’s reluctance to seek medical care on a timely basis plays a major role. “Senator Dole is, as most of his colleagues know, a joy to work with and rarely without a smile,” Richardson, who served as governor of New Mexico from 2003 until 2011, said in a recent email. “The Senator and I, despite

being from different political parties, worked together on many issues, in addition to men's health, that we both cared about. Both of us worked with families of prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action. … I miss the days when politicians from different parties could put their partisan rhetoric aside to work together to improve the lives of Americans." Dole was known for his willingness to work across party lines to get things done. “One of the things that I always liked about Bob Dole is that he could fight you like no tomorrow, but he never closed the door to actually do something that could benefit a real person,” former President Bill Clinton once said about Dole’s leadership of Senate Republicans during the first term of Clinton’s presidency. continued on page 7

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Living a Kawaida Life: Self-Understanding, Relatedness, Striving and Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. joins Never Stop Grinding Impact for the 2nd Annual Back Sharing Good By Dr. Maulana Karenga 2 School Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway

Dr. Maulana Karenga (File Photo) One of the greatest and continuing challenges of our lives, in both ordinary and extraordinary times is to know how to live a good life and then to actually live it in a conscious, committed and determined way. Such a practice proves itself difficult in the absence of a guiding philosophy which defines the meaning and measure of a good life and urges us to pursue and practice it. Kawaida philosophy, a African-centered philosophy of life, work and struggle offers a foundation and framework for such a pursuit and practice. Kawaida defines itself as an ongoing synthesis of the best of African thought and practice in constant exchange with the world. It roots itself in ancient and modern texts – written, oral and living practice texts. And it extracts from and builds on the sacred wisdom, instructive insight, deep thinking and shared experience of our people and culture. Within this framework, I want to identify and discuss four essential elements in pursuing and practicing a good, full and meaningful life. These are: selfunderstanding, relatedness, striving, and sharing good. It is the sacred wisdom of the Husia that teaches us that we must have a critical self-

understanding for us to live the good life we aspire to and deserve. To live the best life, we must have the best understanding of ourselves. Otherwise, we settle for less than we deserve, do less than our identity demands, and achieve less than that to which we ought to aspire. The Husia defines us in essential ways that are indispensable to pursuing and practicing a good life in both an ethical and African sense. Indeed, these insights give us an expansive conception of ourselves and thus of not only what we deserve, but also of what is demanded of us. First, Seba Kheti teaches that we are “images of the Divine” and originated from this sacred source. Paheri defines humans as being a dwelling place of the Divine, saying “I knew the Divine Presence in human beings.” And knowing this, he acted accordingly. And Rediu Khnum wrote that he understood himself as an instrument, an agent of the Divine. He said, “I know myself as a precious staff of the Divine, endowed with excellence, dignified, noble in appearance and godly to behold.” Furthermore, he tells us that our knowledge, moral sensitivity, and character are key to our understanding, pursuing and achieving the good. He thus says, “It was my

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mind/heart that advanced my position; it was my character that kept me in front.” In a word, it was his commitment to the good. Finally, Seba Djedi teaches that not only are we bearers of divinity, but also bearers of dignity. Indeed, he poses dignity itself as a divine endowment of human beings. Here we mean by dignity an inherent worthiness which is transcendent of all other identities and conditions, equal in all, and inalienable. These interrelated aspects of our identity make and keep us aware of our specialness and causes us, if rightly understood and honored, to be constantly concerned that we not do anything to violate or dishonor this identity or allow others to treat us in dignity-denying and disrespectful ways. This speaks to the high evaluation we must have and demonstrate of ourselves. And if we rightfully understand ourselves in such sacred and expansive ways, we are obligated to assert ourselves in the most dignity-affirming, life-enhancing and world-preserving ways. Central also to pursuing and living a good life is understanding and honoring our relatedness, our kinship and common ground with others, our relatedness within our families, with our ancestors and future generations, and with the world African community. This is the meaning of the Zulu teaching “ngingumuntu ngabantu – I am a person through other people” and the Kawaida contention, “I am related and relate, therefore I am” or collectively, “we are related and relate, therefore we are.” In a word, our relations bring us into being, nurture and sustain us and provide an indispensable

good ness to ou r lives. And likewise, this means recognizing and responding rightfully to Nana Anna Julia Cooper’s teaching that “We take our stand on the unity of humanity, the oneness of life and unnaturalness and injustice of all favoritism whether of race, sex, country or condition.” Also, and ultimately, this sense of relatedness and its contribution to living a good life requires our sensing and accepting, not only the oneness of life, but also the oneness of being itself. This speaks to our ancestors respect for the world itself and all in it and the environmental and wholistic ethics this evokes, cultivates and encourages. It is called in Kawaida Maatian ethics, serudj ta, the moral imperative to constantly repair, renew and remake the world making it more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Here I use striving and struggling interchangeably, each meaning great, sustained and goal-oriented efforts to achieve and obtain goods of life. It might be great effort for moral or intellectual excellence, freedom or justice or for love or to be a good person, a good friend, brother, sister or comrade in struggle. And it might also be to achieve the material and social basis for a good life, a life of dignity and decency, of prosperity and promise. We talk here of conditions and capacities for the pursuit, achievement and practice of good in variable and valuable ways. This ceaseless striving for the good, Kawaida teaches, is rooted in the very nature of being human. So, striving and continued in last 2 columns

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Prostate Cancer Champion Senator Dole Created Men’s Health Week...continued from page 6 Dole’s commitment to veterans grew out of his World War II service, which earned him two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. During an attack on a German machine gun nest in 1945 in the Po Valley in northern Italy, he attempted to rescue an Army radioman wounded by German fire and was severely wounded himself. His injuries included a shattered right shoulder, fractured vertebrae in his neck and spine, metal shrapnel throughout his body and a damaged kidney. The medics who examined him on the battlefield thought him unlikely to survive and gave him the biggest dose of morphine they could dispense. He not only lived, after several surgeries and extensive rehabilitation, he made a better recovery than anyone expected, but he was left with a paralyzed right arm and hand. He became an advocate for the disabled throughout his career and played an pivotal role in the passage of the American’s with Disabilities Act in 1990. Dole laid out his plans to go into politics while recuperating from his war wounds at a veterans’ hospital in Battle Creek, Mich., according to Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, another young soldier recovering from wounds in the same hospital. Inouye recalled Dole saying he planned to return

to Kansas, run for local office and then for the first Congressional seat that opened up. And he did. After serving three terms in the House of Representatives, Dole was elected to the Senate in 1968, where he represented Kansas until his failed 1996 Presidential bid. His optimism wasn’t the only thing that saw him through his recovery. In his book “Great Political Wit, Laughing (Almost) All the Way to the White House,” published in 1998, Dole wrote of learning the value of a sense of humor during his teen years working at Dawson’s Drug Store in Russell, Kan. “I learned… that the more you traded quips and one-liners…the bigger the tips. A few years later, I was to become one of countless veterans who discovered that a sense of humor was essential to surviving surgery, pain, and month upon month of hospitalization.” Though legislation creating National Men’s Health Week won’t likely top his list of achievements, it may be one of the most impactful laws he championed. Hundreds of states and municipalities recognize Men’s Health Month as a way of focusing awareness on the issues related to men’s health. Every man who has a better health outcome thanks to that awareness and every family that benefits as a result will be part of Sen. Bob Dole’s legacy.

County News Rialto, CA. - Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. joins Never Stop Grinding Impact for the 2nd Annual Back 2 School DriveThru Backpack Giveaway. They will be joined by special celebrity guest NBA champion Glen “Big Baby” Davis. This event is scheduled on Thursday, July 8th from 9am to 12pm at Carter High School located at 2630 N. Linden Ave., Rialto, CA 92377. This event is in partnership with Never Stop Grinding Impact, IEHP, The Love Program, City of Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, the Transitional Assistance Department (TAD), the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department and the

San Bernardino County Library. At this event, 800 backpacks, school supplies, and resources will be offered on a first come, f irst-ser ved basis. Please register at: nsgimpact. eventbrite.com. Do not hesitate to reach out at (909) 387-4565. “We understand how difficult coming back to school will be for many families and students this year. We want to make sure that our families are prepared with the resources they need to help them have a successful school year.” – Supervisor Baca, Jr. The Fifth District includes the cities of Colton, Fontana, Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Arrowhead Farms, Bloomington, Devore, El Rancho Verde, Little Third, Rosena Ranch, and Muscoy.

Living a Kawaida Life: Self-Understanding, Relatedness, Striving and Sharing Good...continued struggling are central to what it means to be human, to be alive, to develop, to flourish, and to leave evidence of our existence and worthiness of remembrance. And finally, to live a Kawaida life, a good life in the most beautiful and meaningful way is the sharing of good. We say in Kawaida, all the great goods are shared goods. This includes love, a shared good; family, community, friendship, shared goods; sisterhood, brotherhood, freedom, justice and life itself, all shared goods. This insight is expressed in Lady Ta-Aset’s teaching that “the good we do for others we are also doing for ourselves.” For we are building and sustaining the moral community and world we all want and deserve. Such a community and world of shared good is a community and world of mutual respect, mutual interests, mutual support and mutual benefit. Here I define service to and sacrifice for others as a shared good, the good of self-giving and receiving in reciprocal return. And I understand this giving of self in the service of others as not only a way to define and develop oneself, but also a fundamental and indispensable way to know oneself. Indeed, how can we know who we are except by what we, in the final analysis, prove in practice – whether it’s claims to love, generosity, courage, commitment, friendship or goodness itself. The Odu Ifa says that a good life is a condition of full knowledge of things; happiness everywhere; peace within and without;

harmony with nature; freedom from fear of the unknown and uncontrolled in our lives; and freedom from poverty and the misery that accompany it. And then the sacred teaching tells us that to achieve this good life, we must acquire wisdom adequate for the challenges and good of the world, develop character, make sacrifices, love doing good, and constantly and eagerly “struggle to increase good in the world and not let any good be lost.” In our righteous quest for a good life, then, let us understand ourselves in the most expansive, dignity-affirming, life-enhancing ways, and relate rightfully to each other, others and the world and all in it. And let us strive and struggle constantly to create and sustain an unending good and share it in ways that expand caring, justice and reciprocity in the world. Dr. Maulana Karenga, Professor and Chair of Africana Studies, California State UniversityLong Beach; Executive Director, African American Cultural Center (Us); Creator of Kwanzaa; and author of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture and Essays on Struggle: Position and Analysis, www. AfricanAmericanCulturalCenterLA.org; w w w. OfficialKwanzaaWebsite.org; www.MaulanaKarenga.org. The post Living a Kawaida Life: Self-Understanding, Relatedness, Striving and Sharing Good appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts World/Political News SACRAMENTO – Today, (June 29, 2021) the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the most recent statistics on COVID-19 and updates on the state’s pandemic response. Up d a t e d Provider

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Today, CDPH released updated guidance for child care providers, which is intended to ensure the safety of children, providers, and families. The guidance outlines policies and practices that prevent the spread of COVID-19 in facilities. Additionally, the guidance includes strategies for emergency preparedness planning, responding to exposure, and

maintaining healthy environments. S t a t e w i d e C OV I D -19 Data as of To d a y California has 3,714,813 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true dayover-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There were 762 newly recorded confirmed cases Monday. The 7-day positivity rate is 1.2%. There have been 69,556,079 tests conducted in California. This represents an increase of 113,653 during the prior continued on page 8

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Crist to DeSantis: Investigate Florida’s Big Presence In Capitol Siege

Karlie Redd slams Wendy Williams for saying she’s too old to date Lamar Odom

By Delia Gomes

By Terry Shropshire

(Cong. Charlie Crist) Crist’s decisive early lead in the race for the Democratic nomination spans all races, gender, age groups, and media markets. He continues to challenge Governor Ron DeSantis on mimicking dangerous Trump policies.

(Gov. Ron DeSantis) Critics brand Governor DeSantis as the nation’s leader of overreach following in the footsteps of his mentor, former President Donald Trump. St . Pe t e r s b u r g , F l — Congressman Charlie Crist says the many Floridians arrested (47) during the January 6 Capitol siege warrants an investigation by a bipartisan group. Florida has the

dubious distinction of tying Texas for the most arrests in the riot to undermine the certification of Joe Biden as President. Joined by State Attorney Andrew Warren, Crist called on Governor Ron

DeSantis to assemble a bipartisan panel to examine Florida’s link to the violent insurrection that overwhelmed capitol police. The incident resulted in several deaths and numerous injuries to capitol police. Crist, a Democrat running for Governor, said, “This is stunning, and for our public safety, we need to understand why.” Florida had the highest number of extremist arrests, those being members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. And it also led the nation with Florida participants committing nine assaults on law enforcement officers. Crist added, “We need to know what to do to keep our state and democracy safe from these extremists.” DeSantis will not confirm the legitimacy of the Biden presidency, nor will he condemn the capitol insurrection. But after the 2020 summer of protests following the death of George Floyd, the polarizing Governor made clear that his priority was to crack down on demonstrations involving groups like Black Lives Matter and other civil rights advocates. Including that law, this year, DeSantis signed a flurry of what civil rights organizations call suppressive laws. Once again, it made Florida the poster child for the Trump agenda with the highest number of new constitutionally challenged statutes. As for Crist’s gubernatorial bid, he is a popular political figure. The former Governor, now Congressman, holds a commanding two-to-one lead

over his closest competitor for the Democratic nomination. According to StPetePolls.org, Crist’s support is highest among Black voters at 63%, followed by Whites at 52%, Asian Pacific Islanders at 51%, and Hispanics at 48%. More stunning is Crist’s complete dominance among men, women, all age groups, and in all ten media markets where he is solid in the crucial I-4 corridor and South Florida regions. In addition to the popularity quotient, nearly 70% of Democratic voters polled believe Crist can beat DeSantis. Believabilit y is critical to voter turnout. Crist’s empathy and compassion could be part of the attraction. In February, he called for an investigation of the DeSantis alleged pay-to-play distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to groups and regions contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Florida Republican Party or his campaign. “60 Minutes” did an extensive report that also revealed that Blacks in Florida were vaccinated at a much lower rate than their wealthy neighbors. To that DeSantis responded, “These are smear merchants. Lies built on lies.” One thing is true, Florida politics is no place for novices. And there’s no doubt the 2022 race for the Governor’s mansion could be the fiercest in a long time. The post Crist to DeSantis: Investigate Florida’s Big Presence In Capitol Siege first appeared on The Florida Star | The Georgia Star.

Taraji P. Henson cast in beloved Assembly Public Safety Committee Passes Leyva Bill Allowing Victims ‘Annie Live!’ By Terry Shropshire

of Police Violence to Access Compensation

Another day, another Wendy Williams insult and another classic clapback from the offended party. The daytime talk show queen has built her illustrious career carving up celebrities like science lab frogs. And her skin is thick enough to withstand the pounding she incurs when they fire back at her. Williams said “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Karlie Redd, 47, was “too old” and “too dusty” to be dating the famously vulnerable Lamar Odom, who is 41. The former Los Angeles Lakers star has debunked rumors that he and Redd are dating despite the pair being captured on camera by paparazzi on several occasions. Redd, aka Karlie Lewis, got wind of Williams’ darts and went to work gathering the gabby gossiper. “Sir Wendell, You said I’m Dusty!! Where?,” Karlie wrote for her 2.5 million Instagram

followers to read, according to The Shade Room. “Don’t let me post this video of you in a NYC club snorting. If you want Lamar just say dat!” In fact, while she continued to slam Williams, she actually took a subtle swipe at Odom. After a fan pointed out Odom’s wellknown drug binges and near-fatal overdose at a Nevada brothel, she said that Odom and Williams will “make a perfect couple.” Regardless of Odom’s and Redd’s dating denials, the speculation will continue as the pair were spotted recently at “LHHATL” star Yandy Smith’s birthday celebration, and later at the press conference for Odom’s celebrity boxing match. The post Karlie Redd slams Wendy Williams for saying she’s too old to date Lamar Odom appeared first on Rolling Out.

State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts...continued from page 7 24-hour reporting period. There have been 62,999 COV I D -19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. As of June 29, providers have reported administering a total of 41,479,219 vaccine doses statewide. The CDC

reports that 48,144,555 doses have been delivered to entities within the state. Numbers do not represent true day-to-day change as reporting may be delayed. For more vaccination data, visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard.

SB 299 Would Help Survivors Better Recover From Physical and Emotional Injuries Caused by Police SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, the Assembly Public Safety Committee approved Senate Bill 299—also known as the “Equal Access for Victims of Police Violence Act”—authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), which will remove Taraji P. Henson (Photo credit: Splash News) unjust barriers faced by victims of police violence and other violent Taraji P. Henson has far back as I can remember. So crimes in accessing California’s secured the role of a lifetime. when the opportunity came to me Victim Compensation program. The Oscar-nominated actress to join NBC and this incredible The Victim Compensation and former “Empire” star has group of producers, I jumped! program is an important pathway been cast to play the antagonist Carol, I hope to do you proud!” for survivors to access critical role of Miss Hannigan in the Henson, 50, will have ample support, as it can cover specific TV adaptation for one of the love to buoy her through the expenses related to crime, such most beloved plays in the history production of “Annie Live” as as medical bills, funeral and of Broadway, “Annie Live!.” evidenced by acclimations she burial expenses, and counseling. “It is clearly wrong that—in T he seve n-t i me Tony received from her celeb pals. Award-winning musical will Gabrielle Union exclaimed, order to receive support through air on NBC on Dec. 2, 2021. “Oh I love this!!!!!! 👏 the Victim Compensation As NBC producers launch a 🏿 👏 🏿 👏 🏿 👏 🏿 👏 🏿 👏 🏿 . ” program—police reports and the opinion of police would carry such nationwide search for someone to play the titular role of Annie, Oscar-winning actress Octavia heavy weight in the application for Henson told her 16 million Spencer simply said: “Yasssss.” assistance when the injuries were sustained as a result of actions by Instagram followers to “GET READY Y’ALL! I’m SO excited Singer Tamar Braxton police,” Senator Leyva said. “SB to take on the role and bring added love emojis: ❤️❤️❤️ 299 will help victims of police violence and their families heal by some holiday cheer with such a beloved production 👏🏾❤️.” Actress Sidra Smith said, making sure that they receive fair Henson also told The Hollywood “Awesome!!!!! Congratulations access to the support and services Reporter she can’t wait to bring her S i s s y ! ! ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ they need. I thank the members of the Assembly Public Safety own flavoring and swag to a role made famous in the modern era by Si n g e r A r i L e n n ox : Committee for recognizing the the incomparable Carol Burnett. “Omg werk sister ❤️.” need to improve access to vital resources for victims of police “Carol Burnett, who brought Miss Hannigan to life in the The post Taraji P. Henson violence as they recover from the classic 1982 movie, is someone cast in beloved ‘Annie Live!’ physical and emotional injuries I have studied and idolized as appeared first on Rolling Out. caused due to the actions of police.” Jointly sponsored by California

State Controller Betty T. Yee, Californians for Safety and Justice, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, Prosecutors Alliance of California, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Youth ALIVE!, SB 299 eliminates existing eligibility restrictions that can prevent victims of police violence and their families from accessing needed support services. Currently, the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) can deny applications if it determines that the victim’s involvement in the events gave rise to the application, giving significant weight to the opinion of law enforcement. Survivors may be denied for noncooperation with police and—for most victims— CalVCB cannot approve an application for assistance without a police report. People do not report crimes for various reasons, including fear of retaliation or negative past interactions with law enforcement and, if the police officer committed the crime, it may be difficult to get a police report. CalVCB may use other evidence to establish that a crime occurred for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking, but other victims—such as those whose injuries resulted from police violence—are currently not afforded the same flexibility. continued in next 2 columns

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Assembly Public Safety Committee Passes Leyva Bill Allowing Victims of Police Violence to Access Compensation...continued Under the “Equal Access for Victims of Police Violence Act”, assistance would be available only when a survivor has no other avenue—such as insurance or Medi-Cal—for covering these costs. There are also limits on how much can be paid for each crime related expense, and expenses must result directly from the crime. The bill also excludes claims related to injuries caused by police if the injured person committed a violent felony, personally killed or caused serious bodily injury to another person during the incident and, in cases involving people killed by police, if the deceased person caused serious bodily injury or death to another in the incident. Current law also excludes individuals who are in prison or jail and individuals on probation or parole. ACLU California Action, Brady Campaign, Brady Campaign California, California Alliance

for Youth and Community Justice, California Catholic Conference, California for Safety and Justice, California Public Defenders Association (CPDA), California State Controller, Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ), Drug Policy Alliance, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Fresno Barrios Unidos, Initiate Justice, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Rubicon Programs, Smart Justice California, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center and Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America have additionally joined in support of the rightful treatment of victims of police violence in accessing assistance from the CalVCB.