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Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them and these will continue till they have resisted either with words or blows or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance those of whom they suppress. —Fredrick Douglass (1849)

California’s Poorest County Has Nation’s Highest Vaccination Rate

Ramos’ Roundtable: State Lawmakers Meet Advocates and Officials “On the Ground” in San Bernardino Regina B. Wilson | California Black Media

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Imperial County, a rural region in Southern California along the Mexico border, has one of the best vaccination rates against Covid-19 in the nation, despite being one of the state’s poorest regions. The largely Latino population — who work primarily in agriculture — came together to fight the deadly virus, boasting a 95 percent vaccination rate for adults over 18 who have completed the primary booster series. Seventy one percent of Imperial County’s children have completed the primary series of vaccines, compared to about 40 percent in the rest of the state. “Before the pandemic, we had endemics, persistent endemics. So a pandemic only means the entire world is experiencing a crisis such as we did with this virus. But we are experiencing that all the time. We’re experts,” said Luis Olmedo, Executive Director of Comite Civico del Valle.

Luis Olmedo, Executive Director of Comite Civico del Valle. He spoke at a July 13 news briefing cosponsored by Ethnic Media Services and the Vaccinate All 58 initiative of the California Department of Public Health. “Congratulations to everyone in Imperial County on the outstanding job they’ve done getting people vaccinated. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. You’re not only the highest in the state, you’re actually one of the highest in the country,” said Dr. Timothy Brewer, Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of California, Los Angeles. The US has seen 88 million Covid infections, resulting in more than one million deaths. California has experienced 9.6

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Imperial County has seen 60,000 Covid infections — in a mostly agricultural population of 197,000 people — and 1,000 deaths. Brewer heralded the rates as a success. “Though Imperial County’s case rates are about 37 percent higher than the state as a whole, your death rates are actually lower right now.” “So even though you had more deaths before, because of that tremendous job you’ve done vaccinating everybody, your death rates are actually lower than the state as a whole. And that’s just a really terrific accomplishment,” he said, noting that Covid-19 vaccines are effective against preventing hospitalizations and deaths, but less so at preventing infection because the virus changes as it replicates. Imperial County is currently experiencing a surge of new infections, with 49.5 percent of its population — nearly one out two — testing positive for Covid, noted Rosyo Ramirez, Community Health Division Deputy Director for the Imperial County Public Health Department. This is the third surge the county has experienced.

Rosyo Ramirez of the Imperial County Public Health Dpt. “But although we’ve seen these high peaks, because we have high vaccination rates, we did notice a complete change in impact in our hospitalization and death,” she said. “Our death rates went down as we started increasing our rates of vaccination. And so right now, our deaths have definitely been very low compared to early on before we started vaccinating our community,” said Ramirez.

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At the start of the pandemic in 2020, Imperial County had very high death rates, with hospitals at full capacity. “We are a very small community. Everyone knew someone who was facing these devastating impacts,” said Ramirez, noting that people were anxious to get vaccinated as soon as vaccines became available. Va c c i n e a c c e s s i b i l i t y The county public health department worked with CBOs, Federally Qualified Health clinics, local pharmacies, farm labor groups and growers’ associations to develop strategies to get residents vaccinated as soon as possible. “We worked wherever we could set up shop to make the vaccine accessible within the community and not just in one location,” she said. One of the most successful initiatives was the “Help US Help Them” campaign which encouraged people to help others without access to computers, or those who didn’t know how to navigate the Internet to get connected and find a vaccine clinic. In-language billboards, radio spots, and newspaper ads also helped to spread the word. Olmedo noted the huge role community based organizations played in delivering the vaccine to Imperial County residents, largely without federal or state resources. Economic and racial discrimination “We come from a history of 100 years of economic and racial discrimination where the majority of the people have been the workers and only a few people have held the power,” Olmedo said. “We were left alone to fend for ourselves and a lot of people fell through the cracks over the decades.” “The federal government never stepped up to provide a single mask, a single sanitizer, a single anything. They did nothing,” said Olmedo. P r i v a t e o rg a n i z a t i o n s provided funding to help community organizations

address the crisis on both sides of the border, he said, noting that they also provided supplies along with warehouses to store personal protective equipment. Producers played a critical role, noted Olmedo. “We started seeing immediately that there were outbreaks within our beef processing plants and other facilities. And so they opened their doors for us to partner with them.” When vaccine roll-outs began in 2021, the state created a tiered process, prioritizing the mostvulnerable populations. “We created our own database that was better than myturn.ca.gov because we were actually able to make sure that we vetted people that were going in, that they actually represented that population that was next. Otherwise they couldn’t register to get that vaccine,” said Olmedo. Luis Flores and his sister Daniela Flores, co-organizers of the Imperial Valley Equity & Justice Coalition, discussed the work of community-based organizations in delivering vaccines to where people worked and lived, and dispelling myths about the shot.

San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus (L) San Bernardino City Police Chief Darren Goodman (R)

Dr. Gwen Rodgers San Bernardino City Unified School District speaking at the roundtable.

Don English SBCSS director of the Children Deserve Success program and executive director of the San Bernardino Countywide Gangs and Drugs Task Force speaking at the roundtable.

Daniela Flores and her brother, Luis, are co-organizers of the Imperial Valley Equity & Justice Coalition Spanish-language hotline Daniela Flores noted that while Imperial County had very high success rates with the primary dose of vaccine, it is severely lagging behind the rest of the state in boosters. Only 47 percent of residents have received a booster. “Farm workers face many barriers to vaccinations,” she said, noting lack of access to health care, transportation issues, and time off work. The biggest issue was language barriers. Her organization set up a Spanish language hotline where people would be able to reserve slots for farm workers. “We would call back farm workers at a time that we knew they could pick up the phone when a clinic was announced and we made the appointment for them,” she said. Funding for CBOs is now winding down as the priorities of the county shift to other matters. “We see less of these strategies used to fill gaps of the vulnerable communities that were used in continued on page 7

Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Assemblymember James Ramos listen to the community concerns. Last week Assemblymember James Ramos (D- San Bernardino) hosted a roundtable discussion with community leaders and the Speaker of the Assembly, Anthony Rendon (D-Los Angeles). The informal roundtable allowed community leaders to discuss education, housing and homelessness, jobs and workforce development, public safety, and mental health with policy makers. Don English, Director of Children Deserve Success for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, and an educator for 28 years, said, "Today was really about emphasizing the importance of attendance." He was referring to the school district's work around chronic absenteeism in schools and disciplinary action that removes students from their usual

classroom setting. English said, during the pandemic, kids missing school hit a high of 30 %. So, he saw the event as an opportunity to highlight the need for more resources with the state’s legislative leadership in Sacramento/ The newly hired San Bernardino City Police Chief Darren Goodman expressed that the police department is working to overcome the challenges it faces to ensure it has all the tools and resources it needs to protect the community. From schools to businesses and religious places to government offices, Goodman says all aspects of his local community rely on public safety. As of last week, "San Bernardino had approximately continued on page 3

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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

EDITORIAL The Social Crisis, Black Folks and the Economy

SBCUSD Holds Back To School Extravaganza July 21 Community/Education News

By John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint It appears that we continue to live in Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities.” He wrote these words: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” Where you fit in between “the best of times” and “the worst of times” really depends on who you are today in America. For African Americans, too many of us are still experiencing the worst of times, and things will not get better unless we decide to make them so. While America is excited about abortions and gun violence, we have been victims of the latter, with civil rights violations and voter suppression being more important than abortions to most of us. The speed with

which the President moved with an Executive Order to assist the abortion issue and his mentioning of overturning the Filibuster Rule were both absent on the Voting Rights and Civil Rights issues. Nevertheless, it is now our turn to correct all this. Just as our votes made Joe Biden president and sent two U.S. senators to the Senate from the State of Georgia, it is now our turn to rally in every state that the Trump people are trying to “Steal” in the coming elections. We must vote out their supporters. This means that no matter what the social issues that emerge, we must stay focused on who is seeking to get elected and whether they will commit to overturning the Filibuster Rule in the Senate. While some say we need two more U.S. Senators so that we can break the chokehold of Senator Manchin and Senator Sinema, who vote with the Republicans on all issues, we must examine all the

Senate races and throw our support into every state race where we find a candidate who will commit to our agenda. Remember, only one third of the Senate is up for election each election cycle. Just as in Georgia, we can make a difference. Trump and the Conservative Right are counting on a low voter turnout in November, just four months away. From the voter turnout in most primaries so far, they have been right. Let’s remember that we, as Black people, are responsible for the Voting Rights Act, and the Civil Rights Act. We elected Obama twice and Biden once. We are not apathetic. We are just tired. But we cannot stop to rest. As Robert Frost wrote, “The woods are dark and deep, but I have miles to go before I sleep.” Voter Registration and Voter Turnout in all 50 States must become our Number One Priority, at all costs. More important than abortions, homelessness, high gas prices and bad Supreme Court Decisions. Let registration begin and let’s track the numbers week by week. As Rev. Ben Chavis, President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association has said, “We want 10 million new registered voters by November 2022. Let’s make this the “Best of Times” in spite of what appears to be the “Worst of Times.”

The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is holding its second annual Back to School Extravaganza on Thursday, July 21 at Court Street Square in San Bernardino.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features community organizations and vendors all focused on helping families prepare students to return to and succeed in school. Sponsors include

San Bernardino Valley College, OmniTrans, IEHP (Inland Empire Health Plan), Dignity Health, Loma Linda University, Molina Healthcare and AmazonAir. Families can enjoy free entertainment and participate in raffle drawings as they learn about services that can help children stay in school and overcome obstacles to academic success. SBCUSD departments will be on hand to provide information and guidance on the District's English-learner programs, after-school programs, special education services, student wellness and support services, and more. Community vendors will be giving out free school supplies, dental supplies, and information on how to access free and lowcost health and financial resources. Attendance is limited to the first 1,500 families to RSVP at http://bit.ly/btse2022 or by calling the Family Engagement Office at (909) 880-4057. Court Street Square is located at 349 North E Street in San Bernardino. OmniTrans bus routes, including the sbX Green Line, have stops at or near Court Street Square.

Receive The San Bernardino AMERICAN News Weekly! Visit our website: sb-american.com to subscribe OUSD Receives $120,000 Grant to Bring Black Educators to Classrooms Special to The Post

The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) wants many more young adults to come to Oakland to be teachers, and recently, OUSD received a major grant to bolster that effort. The Oakland Teacher Residency (OTR) program received $120,000 from the National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) to expand efforts to recruit and develop Black educators for OUSD schools. The grant will allow OTR to provide an additional $10,000 for 10 Oakland Teacher Residents to reduce the financial barriers to entering the profession and becoming credentialed teachers. The grant will also support professional development through mentoring for Black Oakland Teacher Residents and first-year teachers. The award comes through NCTR’s Black Educators Initiative (BEI), a five-year, $20-million effort to prepare 750 Black teachers through its nationwide network of teacher residency programs. OUSD launched OTR in 2019 as part of a districtwide Grow

Our Own strategy to recruit and retain staff who are reflective of Oakland’s rich diversity in the district’s Strategic Initiative #4. Over the past three years, the program has grown from supporting eight student teachers to supporting a total of 46 teachers pursuing credentials in math, science, and special education. Of the 46 Oakland Teacher Residents, 67% identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). Black teachers make up 22% of the total. The BEI funds will bolster ongoing recruitment and retention efforts of Black educators. “It is critical for the District and for our students that we have more teachers who look like the young people in their classrooms,” said Superintendent Kyla JohnsonTrammell. “So, it’s wonderful to see the early results of the Oakland Teacher Residency program, with a growing list of aspiring teachers with a profound commitment to Oakland and our students. This grant from the National Center for Teacher Residencies will enable us to bring in more young and

enthusiastic educators who will add to the diverse fabric of our teaching corps, some of whom will no doubt be from Oakland. That’s exactly what our students deserve.” Applications for the 202223 Oakland Teacher Residency program are now open. Math, science and special education Oakland Teacher Residents receive a $15,000 stipend to earn a credential while student teaching in an expert mentor teacher’s classroom. There is also an affordable housing opportunity for Oakland Teacher Residents. After the one-year residency, teachers earn a teaching credential, secure a full-time teaching position, and make a four-year commitment to teach in Oakland. For more information about the residency program, please contact: zaia.vera@ousd.org. The post OUSD Receives $120,000 Grant to Bring Black Educators to Classrooms first appeared on Post News Group. This article originally appeared in Post News Group.

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GOVERNMENT/CONSUMER /BUSINESS NEWS

Editorial: Don’t Let Politicians Decide the Future of Journalism – Why We Oppose SB 911 Regina Brown Wilson and Sandy Close

What could go wrong when politicians in Sacramento decide the future of journalism? The California legislature could soon provide the answer. SB 911 -- authored by Senator Steve Glazer – is the subject of a debate on how $25 million in state surplus funds should be distributed to local and ethnic journalism. If it is passed, we believe the bill would drive a stake in the heart of the independent ethnic media sector. Ethnic media takes pride in being rooted in their communities and sounding an independent advocacy voice -- accountable to the communities they serve. Back in 1827 the mission statement of Freedom Journal was proudly this: “We wish to plead our own cause, too long have others spoken for us.” As advocates of the ethnic media sector, we work with ethnic media practitioners every day. Among our top objections to SB 911 is that it promotes a one-size-fits all model to local and ethnic journalism. In fact, for many decades, most ethnic media have operated as forprofit businesses. You can see on the mastheads -- Sentinel, Voice, Guardian, Crusader -- the call to our communities. Mainstream media has often disparaged ethnic media as advocacy media, without understanding the unique role we play for our readers.

SB 911 is promoting a “nonprofit" model that would expressly forbid ethnic media from endorsing political candidates or lobbying for or against proposed legislation. It would silence them! SB 911 establishes a board of political appointees to administer state money that would be costly and time consuming to set up and would wind up determining the criteria for how government doles out support for local journalism for years to come. Ethnic media might have two representatives on that board. But the majority on the panel would have no direct knowledge of the unique role of ethnic media or how they work. The last thing ethnic media needs are people with little experience in their communities determining what kind of media those communities need. This scheme puts ethnic media in a competition to gain the approval of a board of political appointees. They would end up dependent on this board. In fact, they would end up dependent on grants or government agencies instead of local communities that have long supported them. As currently written, the bill would allow media startups – including many in the nonprofit space – that have operated for continued on page 4

OTS, Caltrans release new “Slow the Fast Down” education campaign to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of speeding Government News Elk Grove, Calif. – With traffic deaths linked to speeding at crisis levels and rising, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) today released a new “Slow the Fast Down” anti-speeding campaign that encourages drivers to follow the speed limit and recognize

the dangers of speeding in an effort to reverse the deadly trend. Initially launched in late 2020, this year’s “Slow the Fast Down” campaign features two new videos on digital platforms and audio messages on radio and streaming services. One emphasizes that all continued in next 2 columns

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Ramos’ Roundtable: State Lawmakers Meet Advocates and Officials “On the Ground” in San Bernardino...continued from page 1

drivers should “follow the limit,” and demonstrates how speeding is the fastest way to a ticket, crash, or even death. In 2020, 1,228 people were killed in speed-related crashes in California, accounting for a third of all traffic deaths in the state. The other message recognizes that while life moves fast and sometimes causes us to be in a rush, drivers should take a minute to slow down and “step off your gas.” Shorter social media videos provide context to the dangers of speeding to pedestrians, where a 10-mph difference doubles the chances of serious injury or death to a person walking when hit by a vehicle. “Speeding might save a couple minutes on your trip at best, but it costs a lot more in the serious risk to others on the road,” OTS Director Barbara Rooney said. “Being in a rush is not an excuse for what can literally be a matter of life or death.” Billboards throughout the state and digital signs at San Diego transit stops will feature messages that inform drivers “You’re on a freeway. Not a speedway.”, “Know the Limit. Go the Speed Limit,” and “Slow the Fast Down.” In 2020, the latest statistics available, 11,258 people were killed in speeding-involved crashes throughout the country. This is a 17% increase over 2019 — and early projections for 2021 indicate even more people died in crashes linked to speeding. In addition, there were nearly 7,000 work zone crashes in California in 2020. Speeding accounted for nearly 40% of those crashes. “Driving too fast for traffic and

48 murders for the year" to date. He expressed that people did not feel safe, and he wants to improve that. One obstacle Goodman cited challenging his department is that it is short-staffed. But followed up that all agencies are experiencing hiring challenges. Goodman explained after "two and a half years of demonizing the police, recruitment efforts hiring and retaining officers have been difficult,” but he believes to turn some of that around, the agency will have to repair relationships with the community. So not only does the community need to support law enforcement, but they also need to get that same support from the state. He stressed the need for more tools and updated equipment that will help the department be proactive to threats and be prepared when citizens call it for help. "There is software that we don't have that we would love to have that would give us the ability to monitor social media and assess the threats that are going on in the community," said Goodman. He referenced some of the recent mass shootings and the San Bernardino 2015 terrorist attack. He pointed out that most -- if not all perpetrators -- were discussing what they were going to do on social media before committing the violent acts. Dr. Gwen Dowdy Rodgers, a member of the San Bernardino Unified School District, was also in attendance and shared her wish list for the school district. "Today was important for me to speak to the Speaker and the Assemblymember regarding wellness centers that we needed. These centers would have a separate place where our students and the community have access to academic, counseling, and wellness spaces.” "We are asking for more dollars for buildings, and secondly, we are looking at the late start bill [‘preferencing SB 328 that now mandates that middle and high schools cannot start school earlier than 8:00 a.m.) and will need more funding for transportation which connects to safety, but we need funding because transportation is very, very, very expensive," said Rodgers. Rendon shared he was familiar with a lot of these

road conditions increases the risk not only for highway workers, but motorists as well,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “These crashes are preventable. We urge you to do your part and save lives. When approaching a work zone, please slow down, pay attention and move over when you see flashing amber lights ahead.” So far this year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued more than 300,000 citations statewide as part of its efforts to enforce speed limits. “The steady increase in the number of people killed in speedrelated crashes on California’s roadways is alarming,” said CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray. “The CHP and its traffic safety partners conduct education and enforcement campaigns throughout the year to help address the root cause of these fatal crashes.” Speeding has become such a problem throughout the country that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is releasing the first of its kind national speed prevention campaign that will run from July 20 to Aug. 14. Called “Speeding Wrecks Lives”, the campaign will complement the OTS and Caltrans initiative, focusing on the dangers and consequences of speeding. NTHSA will host a campaign kickoff event and news conference July 19 at 10:30 a.m. in Los Angeles. To register and watch the event, visit https://www.nhtsa. gov/events/speeding-wrecks-lives. The OTS and Caltrans campaign runs through the end of July.

New State Budget Expands Efforts to Unite Californians in Service California Volunteers, Office of the Governor receives $122 million investment to expand service opportunities for Californians California Volunteers will deploy up to 20,000 paid service members throughout the state—a force three times the size of the Peace Corps Government News SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Reaffirming the State’s commitment to unite Californians in service, the Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom have provided an additional $122 million for service opportunities in the 2022-2023 State Budget. “This budget is a statement about California’s values and our resolve to connect and uplift communities while investing in our people power,” said Josh Fryday, California Chief Service Officer. “This is a win for our state, our communities and all Californians.” Highlights of the funding include: #CalforniansForAll College Corps, providing paid service opportunities for college students: $73.1 million each in Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26. Summer Youth Jobs Corps, partnering with cities for paid service opportunities for youth: $25 million in Fiscal Year 202223. Building Neighbor-toNeighbor Networks, connecting neighborhoods to help and support each other: $10 million each in Fiscal Years 2022-23 through 2025-26. Foster Grandparents and Senior

Companions, new programs: $10 million one-time funding in Fiscal Year 2022-23 California Climate Action Corps, providing paid service opportunities to combat climate change: $3.86 million each in Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26. With these additional funds, California Volunteers, Office of the Governor will oversee service and volunteer programs to provide more opportunities for Californians to serve their communities. In the next two years, California Volunteers will deploy up to 20,000 paid service members throughout the state—a force three times the size of the Peace Corps—to serve in communities. Service members will plant trees, create community gardens, recycle food, work on wildfire prevention activities and educate on climate change. They will also tutor and mentor, support food security efforts, work in disaster management, and utilize the skills and talents of older Californians to help others. For those unable to commit to a year of service, there are hundreds of volunteer opportunities throughout the state posted on the California Volunteers website. Visit californiavolunteers. ca.gov to learn more about paid service opportunities, or search for volunteer opportunities.

issues relating to funding and lack of coordination with services. He expressed his gratitude and applauded Assemblymember Ramos for bringing legislative leadership and the community together to help bring awareness and attention to the issues of the 14th Assembly District. Rendon said that most of his tenure in the Assembly has been dominated by action and policy around COVID, but Ramos has asked him to come to the district twice. Ramos believes it's important that when someone comes to his district, they hear from the people on the ground providing the services and who have their nose to the ground. "That says a lot about what he cares about when he goes to Sacramento; when he enters the chambers, you are in the chambers; when he is asking for budget requests, it's driven by the requests from the community," said Rendon. The Speaker said, “I am going to follow up on a lot of these items to make sure we are addressing them." Besides Goodman and Rodgers other participants in the forum were: Don English, Director of Children Deserve Success for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools; Brenda Dowdy, Homeless Education Project Manager for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools; Maria Razo, Executive Director for Housing Authority of San Bernardino County; Darryl Evey, Executive Director for Family Assistance Program; Lorraine Kindred, Vice President for Public Affairs for National CORE; Edgar Montes, Director for Operations for G.O. Pallets, Inc; Jimmy Elrod, Special Representative for Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters; Juan Herrera, Director of State and Intergovernmental Affairs for San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; Shannon Dicus, SheriffCoroner for San Bernardino County; Liz Brown, District Vice President for Cal Fire Local 2881; Dr. Veronica Kelley, Past President for Behavioral Health Directors Association of California; and Dr. Ralph Riphagen and Dr. Candy Curiel, both representatives of Pacific Clinic.

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ENTERTAINMENT/ LOCAL/ADVERTISING

‘All Rise’ for Actress Simone Missick By Zon D’Amour, Contributing Writer | Los Angeles Sentinel

All Rise — Ep. 302 — “The Game” — Photo credit: Michael Yarish/ 2022 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The star of the OWN series on stepping into her new role as an Executive Producer In the opening scene for the third season of “All Rise,” we believe Lola Carmichael (played by Simone Missick) has lost her election and her seat as a judge only to reveal that she actually won. The series initially had a similar fate, canceled by CBS to later be picked up and renewed by OWN (The Oprah Winfrey Network). In an exclusive interview with the LA Sentinel, Simone Missick shares the importance of using her voice as an executive producer to create an inspiring and culturally relevant narrative. L.A. Sentinel: In addition to starring in the show, it’s exciting to also see you credited as an executive producer. Can you share what that role entails? Simone Missick: I came into season three knowing I wanted to be an executive producer. I have three fellow co-producers, Denitria Harris-Lawrence who is our showrunner as well as Michael Robin and Len Goldstein who have been with the show since the beginning. I was stepping into this [role] knowing that I was going to be partnered with people that I trusted creatively and professionally to tell impactful stories while also being timely and culturally relevant. As an executive producer, there’s

a level of joy I have going to work everyday being the lead on the show and then being able to help to tell it in a stronger, more culturally specific way. [For example] I said Lola has to go to Howard University. She was supposed to have gone a school in California for undergrad and I said, ‘Oh no! She had to have gone to Howard.’ Those things are important. I remember growing up and watching “The Cosby Show” and seeing all those [college] sweatshirts that Cliff Huxtable wore and asking, ‘Where’s that school?’ As an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) alumna, I know how important those images are for young Black students and it was important for me to share that with the “All Rise” audience. LAS: Having watched several episodes from season 3, it seems as if some of the storylines are inspired by current events. Can you share what type of cases we can expect this season and how Lola will navigate these issues in her courtroom? SM: The show tries to illuminate that people are in charge of our criminal justice system and yes we have written laws but those laws are manipulated, changed and

Editorial: Don’t Let Politicians Decide the Future of Journalism – Why We Oppose SB 911... continued from page 3 only one or two year to qualify for support. This language fails to acknowledge the contributions made by established media that have worked for decades to serve their communities and sustain themselves. SB 911 shines a spotlight on the dire straits many ethnic media find themselves in, especially following the business shutdowns from the pandemic, inflation, and a possible recession, let alone the demands of adapting to the digital world. But we’re not prepared to greenlight the bill as currently written for the sake of whatever share of the $25 million the board bestows to individual outlets after their own admin costs are met. We urge the legislature to consider far more productive ways of supporting the ethnic news sector much as it did with efforts promoting the 2020 Census when it increased the advertising dollars earmarked for ethnic media from $15 million to over $85 million, recognizing that only ethnic media could deliver truly inclusive outreach to the diverse communities that now make up the state. Redirecting the $25 million to advertising or outreach on the many issues these communities now face is the best use of state funds. Create mandates that

steer a fairer share of marketing dollars for issues like the drought, housing, wildfires, climate change, or health care to our media sector and that will reach the underserved audiences the state needs to reach, rather than wasting time and money on a costly administrative process in the name of ethnic media. The non-profit model works well only for a small number of ethnic media news agencies; they are convenors and informers of community, they fit the category of mission driven journalism, we applaud them for their work. But one size does not fit all media, especially given the diversity of ethnic news outlets. Don’t ask ethnic media to transform themselves into a model that reduces their interdependence with community. “Too long have others spoken for us.” That’s what SB 911 does and why we must oppose it. About

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Regina Brown Wilson is Executive Director of California Black Media, the oldest advocacy organization supporting locally-owned Black media. Sandy Close is Director of Ethnic Media Services and former Executive Director of New America Media/Pacific News Service.

stretched to fit whatever narrative that a person may have consciously or subconsciously about an individual or a group of people. This season we’ll see how difficult it is to get a wrongfully convicted man exonerated. Then we find ourselves dealing with a serial killer that’s been targeting black women in Los Angeles for decades. Simone Missick as Judge Lola Carmichael in ‘All Rise,’ (Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc./ Courtesy of OWN) Simone Missick as Judge Lola Carmichael in ‘All Rise,’ (Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc./ Courtesy of OWN) Another episode that I’m really excited about is whether teaching Black History should be allowed in schools. There’s a moment when one of our characters can’t understand how this debate is happening in California. They say, ‘I know it’s happening down south, I know it’s happening in the midwest, but in Los Angeles?’ and Lola’s response to that is very much in line with my [own] awareness of where we are as a nation and the need for people in power to hold on to that power by trying to shape a narrative about the history of this country. Those are just some of the examples of the cases we have coming up. Some of which, as you said are “ripped from the headlines” while some have been a part of the criminal justice system forever. I think [“All Rise”] does it in a way that feels fresh and exciting for our audiences while also asking them to question their own biases and their own judgements of who’s guilty, who isn’t, who deserves rehabilitation and who doesn’t. Who deserves a second chance and who’s irreparably damaged and thus needs to be put away for life. LAS: Can you share advice for

fellow creatives who may feel as if they’ve been hard at work for years but have yet to experience their big break? How do you remain resilient during the toughest times? SM: I thank God for my husband who’s my prayer partner, my biggest supporter and someone who’s also in the industry so he understands the highs and lows. He’s encouraged me for years before it happened. I also have a strong prayer group of women, we study the word together, we lift each other up in prayer for auditions and meetings and also encourage one another because there are peaks and valleys. As artists we have these ideas of the way it should go but for me, I thank God for every “no” that I ever received that led me to “Luke Cage” because they weren’t looking for somebody who we had seen everywhere. It had to be me, one, because that’s how I believe God works but it also had to be me who literally had done only three jobs up until that point–three IMDb credits. I had done plays, commercials and short films but in the eyes of the industry, I was a ‘nobody’ but in God’s eyes, He knew exactly where I was supposed to be. For people who feel as though it’s never going to happen, if you truly love what you do and believe that’s what God has placed you here to do on this earth, never give up. Make whatever you can happen on your own so that when those opportunities come, you’re ready. Be good at your craft, sharpen your skills and never give up on yourself. Those are the things that will continue to propel you forward. All Rise airs Tuesdays at 8p/7pc only on OWN. The post ‘All Rise’ for Actress Simone Missick appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

How California’s Coercive Control Law Could Help Women Manipulated by Partners By Viji Sundaram

How California’s Coercive Control Law Could Help Women Manipulated by Partners...continued leaving an abuser was the most dangerous time for a woman. But after decades of damage to her selfesteem, she has finally severed ties. And under a California law passed in 2020, the government is finally offering some acknowledgment of the harm she experienced. Recognizing the damage coercive control can cause Coercive control encompasses a broad range of behaviors that cause emotional distress, according to social scientists. Common practices include isolating someone from friends and relatives; depriving them of basic necessities; or controlling communications, daily behavior and economic resources. At its core, “coercive control is a power imbalance obtained through cruel, forceful and manipulative means,” said Chitra Raghavan, a forensic psychologist at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. There are no federal laws addressing coercive control in this country. But a handful of states have recently taken action to make them illegal. In 2020, the California Legislature revised the state’s Family Code to include coercive control as evidence of domestic violence, expanding the definition enshrined in the state’s 1993 Domestic Violence Prevention Act. The statute defines coercive control as “a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with a person’s free will and personal liberty.” California acted one month after Hawaii added coercive control to its definition. Last June, Connecticut passed a similar law. Bills in New York, South Carolina and Maryland are pending.

“The fact that so many different jurisdictions want to codify coercive control into law means that it is recognizable as a harm for which there should be a legal remedy,” said Julie Saffren, who teaches a course on domestic violence at Santa Clara University School of Law as an adjunct professor. In California, if a court finds a person has committed coercive control, the petitioner can get a restraining order against the abuser in family court. A person subject to a restraining order is prohibited from owning or purchasing firearms while the order is in force. “The law can also be used when the victim is seeking child custody and the court is making a finding about the best interest of the child,” said Pallavi Dhawan, director of domestic violence policy and prevention for the Los Angeles’ City Attorney’s office, the bill’s sponsor. The coercive control legislation was introduced by state Sen. Susan Rubio, herself a domestic abuse survivor. “I dealt with domestic abuse myself and I know what survivors go through,” she said, adding: “It was time people recognized that domestic violence is more than just physical abuse. This bill protects survivors of domestic violence by making their cases harder to dismiss and easier to prosecute. It will also empower victims to come forward.” Dhawan, who worked closely with Rubio in crafting the legislation, said the bill initially faced resistance from those wanting to make coercive control a crime. continued on page 6

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National Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Retained by Family of Robert Adams, Killed by San Bernardino Police Local News

Blanca suffered decades of psychological abuse from her husband, whose behaviors fall under a category of abuse sociologists and family law experts call coercive control. After two decades of marriage, Blanca finally hit a breaking point. Watching her husband rip apart the wedding dress she had so painstakingly sewn, then preserved over the years, caused something to shift for her. The emotional abuse had been going on for years, according to Blanca. She said he constantly denigrated her appearance and Spanish-accented English, refused to put her and their two sons on the health insurance provided by his job as a mechanic, and made her pay all the rent on the Bay Area home they shared with his relatives. Experts in sociology and family law call this kind of behavior coercive control, where people

— usually men — nonviolently manipulate their intimate partners into doing their bidding. It can also be a steppingstone to physical violence, research shows. Coercive control is underreported, much like all abuse. Often, it is hidden in plain sight. “I began to feel worthless and ugly,” Blanca said. “I began to feel depressed.” She spoke on the condition that we not reveal her last name and that her husband not be contacted for comment, for the safety of her family. This reporter has been one of her housekeeping clients since 2017. Blanca said she was aware that continued in next 2 columns

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal. –– Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump and co-counsel Bradley Gage have been retained by the family of 23-year-old Robert Adams. Adams was shot in the back multiple times after being confronted by undercover police officers in an unmarked car in a parking lot on Saturday. A witness alleges the police never identified themselves. Video footage from the incident shows Adams running away from officers as they fired multiple shots at him.:https://twitter.com/ AttorneyCrump/status/15492192 21665505281?s=20&t=YuqAhE CDfQ-k6dTQNXQkLQ Attorneys Crump and Gage issued the following statement: "It is unbelievable that another Black family has to bury their child due to police shooting first and asking questions later. Robert appeared to be simply walking around the parking lot when officers exited their unmarked vehicle firing their weapons at him

immediately. Robert never even had a chance to explain himself. We demand the San Bernardino Police Department to release all available information and body camera footage from this incident to the family and public so the family can get answers as to what happened to their loved one in his final moments.” ### ABOUT BEN CRUMP LAW Through his work, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more information, visit bencrump.com.

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN20220006129 Date Filed 06/24/2022 Filing Expires On: 06/24/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): STORAMERICA BEAR VALLEY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12829 BEAR VALLEY ROAD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 2042 BUSINESS CTR DR STE 100 IRVINE, CA 92612 Number of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: NSA PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: DE Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201614510151 Residence Street Address: 8400 E. PRENTICE AVENUE 9TH FLOOR GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 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: Jan 01, 2022 John Minar, Manager, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN20220006390 Date Filed 07/05/2022 Filing Expires On: 07/05/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CENTURY 21 TOP PRODUCERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 27993 GREENSPOT ROAD UNIT 1 HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Number of Employees: 5 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: EHR REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 4610626 Residence Street Address: 7835 CHURCH ST 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: Jun 27, 2022 Kirk Stoffel, 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 July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN20220006360 Date Filed 07/01/2022 Filing Expires On: 07/01/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PROFESSIONAL TEMP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 20786 BEAR VALLEY RD., UNIT F APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 Mailing Address: 4204 SANTO TOMAS DR., APT C LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 Name of Individual Registrant: SHAPRI F. HAWES 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: 4204 SANTO TOMAS DR APT C LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jun 26, 2022 Shapri F. Hawes, 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 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN20220006466 Date Filed 07/07/2022 Filing Expires On: 07/07/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): OAK HILLS KENNELS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7184 YOSEMITE RD OAK HILLS, CA 92344 Mailing Address: 13312 RANCHERO RD #674 OAK HILLS, CA 92344 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: LISA M. SHOOTS 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: 7184 YOSEMITE RD OAK HILLS, CA 92344 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 29, 2021 Lisa M. Shoots, 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 July 14,21, 28, August 4, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN20220006634 Date Filed 07/13/2022 Filing Expires On: 07/13/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): KME FIRE APPARATUS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14562 MANZANITA DRIVE FONTANA, CA 92335 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: PA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 2882686 Residence Street Address: 245 S. EXECUTIVE DRIVE, SUITE 100 BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jun 01, 2022 Stephen W. Boettinger, Secretary /SVP/ General Counsel, 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 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ABANDONMENT FBN20220006622 County of Current Filing SAN BERNARDINO Date of Current Filing 05/16/2019 File No. FBN20190006036 Date Filed 07/13/2022 Filing Expires On: 07/13/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CAT 14 TRUCKING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 13768 FOXFIRE RD. VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 12272 ROSWELL AVE CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: DEMAR E RIVERA 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: 13768 FOXFIRE RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 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 Demar E Rivera, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct. NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220006315 Date Filed 06/30/2022 Filing Expires On: 06/30/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TRUSTED GUIDANCE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14393 PARK AVE SUITE 200 VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 12266 FARNDON AVE CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: MIA G TORRES 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: 12266 FARNDON AVE 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: Not Applicable Mia G Torres, 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 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2022.

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: THOMAS PATRICK TSCHIDA, aka THOMAS TSCHIDA and TOM TSCHIDA CASE NO: PROSB 2200960 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: THOMAS PATRICK TSCHIDA aka THOMAS TSCHIDA and TOM TSCHIDA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: SUSAN CAROL KARAISCOS-TSCHIDA in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: SUSAN CAROL K A R A I S C O S -T S C H I D A b e ap p o inte d as p e r s o na l 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: Aug 08, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S35 SUPERIO R COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 SBJC 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: Christina Ferrante 10700 Civic Center Dr., Suite 200 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)989-9923 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper July 14, 21, 28, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVBA 2200236 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: LETICIA ULLOA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. KAITLYN ULLOA RAMIREZ to Proposed name: KAITLYN ULLOA 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: 8/15/22 Time 1:30 p.m. Dept.: B2 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 235 East Mountain View St. Barstow, CA 92311 Barstow District A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: May 27, 2022 James R. Baxter Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2022.

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SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER(Número del Caso): CIVSB2122449 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MI A KO, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): CLAUDIA GAVRILESCU, ESQ. 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Philip Michael Thomas, the handsome star of the 80’s hit TV show, Miami Vice, was an instant heartthrob when his smile landed on the small screen. Women everywhere were commenting on his mocha brown skin, dreamy eyes and curly hair. Now it seems his good looks and talent have passed on to his children. Philip has 11 children, by five women. They go by the names of: Kharisma, Sovereign, Noble, India, Imaj, Sacha, Khrishna, Gabriel, Chayenne, Melody and Sacred. But it’s his son Sacred that has all the women swooning… just like they did his father. Born Sacred Light Amadeus Thomas, he’s a world traveler and videographer. His videography has afforded him to travel to some of the most beautiful places in the world all while capturing it on camera. Although he has the good looks to follow in his father’s footsteps, Sacred enrolled at Texas State University and studied at the McCoy School of Business. He started a party bus transportation

company called Five Star Entourage with his business partner Vinny Jurado, which provided services for seven years before becoming a travel videographer. “Five years in, I could tell I needed to do something different, but I did not know what that was, so I kept asking myself the question, ‘If time or money were no object, what would I spend my time doing?’ Eventually, the answer was that I would travel and film. So I bought a camera, learned how to use it on YouTube, and took action,” he said, Voyage Austin reports. He bought his first camera in February 2019 and founded Sacred Shot Media, specializing in filming weddings, fitness videos, commercials, and food conferences. The company has landed projects to film Tedx Talks and documentaries, and Sacred Light intends to pursue larger projects while improving his craft. The handsome talent is also a model and brand ambassador for a few brands as well.

“It’s Going Down!” By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah “I’m telling you right now! You have taken my forbearance for granted and have ignored my warnings. I gave a command: I said, “If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, that I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees their fruit. I told you, your threshing will continue until grape harvest and the grape harvest will continue until planting, and you will eat all the food you want and live in safety in your land. I told you, I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down, and no one will make you afraid. I told you, I will remove wild beasts from the land, and the sword will not pass through your country. I told you, you will pursue your enemies, and they will fall by the sword before you. I told you, I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep my covenant with you. I will put my dwelling place among you, and I will not abhor you. I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people. For I am the Lord your God, who brought you

out of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians; I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with heads held high, but yet instill, you have taken my forbearance for granted and have ignored my warning. I tell you; it’s going down!” I am going to bring on you sudden terror, wasting diseases and fever that will destroy your sight and sap your strength. I am going to set my face against you so that you will be defeated by your enemies; those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee even when no one is pursuing you. I am going to punish you for your sins seven times over. I am going to break down your stubborn pride and make the sky above you like iron and the ground beneath you like bronze. Your strength will be spent in vain because your soil will not yield its crops, nor will the trees of your land yield their fruit. I am going to send wild animals against you, and they will rob you of your children, destroy your cattle and make you so few in number that your roads will be deserted. And if in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, then in my anger I will be hostile towards you. I am going to bring the sword on you to avenge the breaking of the covenant. When you withdraw into your cities, I am going to send a plague among you, and you will be given into enemy hands. continued in next 2 columns

“It’s Going Down!...continued” When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will be able to bake your bread in one oven, and they will dole out the bread by weight. You will eat, but you will not be satisfied. You will eat the flesh of your sons and the flesh of your daughters. I will destroy your high places, cut down your incense altars and pile your dead bodies on the lifeless forms of your idols, and I will abhor you. I will turn your cities into ruins and lay waste your sanctuaries, and I will take no delight in the pleasing aroma of your offerings. I myself will lay waste the land, so that your enemies who live there will be appalled. I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. But if you will confess your sins and the sins of your ancestors— their unfaithfulness and their hostility toward Me, which made Me hostile toward them so that I sent them into the land of their enemies—I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. For I am the Lord their God, and for their sake I will remember the covenant with your ancestors whom I brought out

of Egypt in the sight of the nations to be their God. [Leviticus 26:346] Return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning; and rend your hearts, for I am gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and I will relent over disaster. [Joel 2:12-17]. For the times of this ignorance, I winked at; but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent [Acts 17:30]. Once My wrath begins, it will not end until it has accomplished its purpose. [Jeremiah 30:24]. Repent before it is too late! “For in the time of My favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you. Now is the time of My favor, Now is the day of salvation.” [2 Corinthians 6:2]. Don’t wait until it is too late! If you do, you will see My power and might. I will bring terror to you. You will not escape My wrath and judgment. I will use My wind, water, and fire to open your eyes. You will see the truth. You will understand your error when you see the destruction and hear the war drums. You will know I AM THE LORD. I will make everything desolate. You will fall on your knees and beg for mercy. Repent or Perish, Now! “For in one hour is thy judgment come.” [Revelation 18:10]. It’s Going Down!

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE #1108

988: Calling All Angels Sarah Lund

I picked up my phone and dialed 988. A person named Angel answered the phone in a soft, calm voice. He said, “Hello, this is Angel. Thank you for calling 988. How can I help you?” I looked out over the crowded outdoor basketball court, rows of folding chairs stuffed with sweaty teenagers wearing t-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops. I said, “My name is Sarah and I’m with about 130 middle and high school students. I’m doing a training about mental health at a summer camp and letting them know about calling 988 for emotional support. I have you on speaker phone. Is that ok? Do you want to say ‘hello’?” “That’s totally ok. Hello everyone! I’m so glad you are all learning about 988. This is a free, three-digit number that is available 24/7. It’s confidential and you can call anytime you are feeling lonely, need encouragement, and want support. We are here for you. We want to listen to you.” As Angel spoke to the youth, my heart swelled. I loved that God gave us a real angel to answer this 988 call. I had already gotten permission earlier from a 988-hotline coordinator to call during my keynote as a demonstration, so I knew it would be ok. It’s just that I didn’t expect to get an angel on the other line. But that is exactly what 988 is for: it a crisis support line rolling out across the United States on July 16, 2022, though it’s already activated now. Mental health challenges and emotional distress are at an all-time high among all ages, cultures, genders, economic class, and abilities. Now there is a new resource to help. In addition to the national 911 number, this new number, 988, is specifically for mental health and emotional support or for people experiencing a mental health crisis, including suicide.

Anyone can call 988, either for yourself or for someone else. Services are offered in both English and Spanish. Help spread the word about this new resource by announcing it in your worship bulletins, newsletters, and social media. As people of faith, we can help share the good news that we need not suffer in silence and isolation. At times when we feel the most lonely, afraid, overwhelmed, and in despair, there is an angel just a phone call away. This resource is also for ministers, chaplains, pastors, lay leaders, and care giving professionals, because, let’s be honest, we need help, too. There are some days when we do feel completely overwhelmed and not sure how we are going to make it. When you are feeling that way, don’t hesitate to call 988. Angel told the youth that there’s no shame in calling 988 and asking for help. He said for them to call anytime, that someone would be there to help them no matter what. This sounds like the kind of God I know—a compassionate presence there for us no matter who we are, or where we are on life’s journey. The Psalmist says that God asks the angels to protect, guard, and watch over us in all our ways, wherever we go (Psalm 91:11). If you are looking for ways to be God’s angel to a neighbor in need, consider signing up to be that reassuring voice on the other side of the phone. There is a need for volunteers and paid workers to support this new national resource. To learn more, check here https://www. samhsa.gov/find-help/988/jobs. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund is the Minister of Disabilities and Mental Health Justice for the United Church of Christ.

Like Father, Like Son: ‘Miami Vice’ Star’s Son Handsome Like his Daddy...continued One fan exclaimed, “He’s fine like his daddy!” Another added, “Damn he looks just like him too!” “Oh wow..daddy from Miami Vice show,” posted one person. “You are fine just like your daddy,” added another fan. “He is definitely handsome j u s t l i k e h i s f a t h e r, ” acknowledged one commenter. Other fans admitted their undying love for Philip Michael Thomas. “We all had a major crush with his father

back in the day,” said one fan. “Oooo lawd I was in love with his daddy,” declared another person, leaving a trail of heart emojis. Many people don’t know that prior to acting Phillip Michael Thomas became an ordained preacher at the age of approximately 16. There are conflicting reports of his religious affiliation- some reports say he’s a pentecostal preacher and others say he’s a Seventh-day Adventist preacher.

Atty Gen. Rob Bonta Takes Action to Protect Renters From Unlawful Evictions Edward Henderson | California Black Media

On Wednesday, July 13, Attorney General Rob Bonta hosted a virtual press conference to announce new directives to help protect tenants against unlawful eviction from their landlords. “California’s families are facing a housing affordability crisis at levels we have never seen before,” said Bonta. “About 1 in 7 renters in California are behind on their rent potentially facing eviction. With the state’s last remaining eviction moratorium expiring just a few days ago, the threat of eviction is here.” The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Housing Strikeforce has received numerous reports of landlords conducting unlawful lock outs and “self-help evictions”. These evictions include changing locks without a court order,

shutting off water or electricity, or removing a tenant’s personal property to force them to leave their homes. Landlords are resorting to these tactics to avoid having to appear in court. In response to these reports, Bonta issued the new legal bulletin to law enforcement agencies across the state to prevent and respond to unlawful lockouts and self-help evictions. “While landlords may be frustrated, they have a responsibility to go through proper proceedings if eviction is the necessary next step. Let me be clear: That means filing a case in court. You cannot change the locks, shut off power, or remove personal property in order to force a tenant out of their home. These so-called self-help evictions are unlawful. Full stop. And you may be held civilly or criminally liable. Today’s guidance underlines law enforcement’s important role in continued on page 8

How California’s Coercive Control Law Could Help Women Manipulated by Partners...continued from page 4 California state Senator Susan Rubio authored the state’s coercive control law. Rubio said she decided against criminalizing it because the issue was “foreign to some of my colleagues and making it a criminal offense would have stalled the bill.” Women’s advocates also point out that a criminal response is not the most effective way to get justice for survivors who just want the abuse to end. “Criminal response creates barriers to reporting,” said Shiwali Patel, who advocates for policy and culture change for women and girls at the National Women’s Law Center near Washington, D.C. “If it’s a civil matter, the survivor will have more control over the process.” “I felt bound all the time” Blanca, 50, said that at first her husband, a U.S. citizen of Mexican descent, seemed nice and caring. But within months after their marriage, her husband began to belittle her. The insults became more personal after she confronted him about an affair he was having. “Your hands are coarse and rough,” he would tell her. “You have chicken legs.” “You have a masculine build and stretch marks on your stomach.” Still, it was his actions that made the relationship coercive. Blanca had no control over her finances, even though she was making as much money cleaning houses as her husband did as a mechanic. He insisted she pay the entire rent for the four-bedroom house they shared with their sons, his mother and his brother in Contra Costa County. She was also told to pay for utilities, groceries

and other household expenses. “I felt bound all the time,” Blanca said, crossing her wrists in front of her and tearing up. Particularly humiliating, Blanca said, was when her husband had his new girlfriend call her to tell her she had only herself to blame, a tactic many abusers use to maintain power and control. “In mental health terms, I think it’s a form of projection where it is unbearable for the abuser to acknowledge their behavior because at some deep level they know it’s wrong, so they project outwardly to their partner to make them responsible,” said Saffren. Last fall, Blanca filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Court documents show her husband has also filed, citing the same reason. Asked why she did not leave her husband sooner, Blanca said she could not imagine a life without him. “I would always keep excusing his behavior,” she said, frowning. After a pause, she continued. “Now, while I am going through divorce, I wonder why.” This article is part of a series on California’s coercive control law produced by the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit investigative news organization. Read the full story and others in the series at sfpublicpress.org/ series/coercive-control. This reporting was underwritten by a Domestic Violence Impact Reporting Fund grant from the Annenberg Center for Health Journalism at the University of Southern California. It was excerpted, edited and translated by Ethnic Media Services.

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COMMENTARY: Growing the California Commits $100 Million to California’s Poorest County Has Nation’s Highest Vaccination Rate... Voices of Our Future Producing Its Own Insulin Submitted by Layla Davidson, 11th grader | The Westside Gazette

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continued from page 1 the early months of vaccinations. So while we celebrate the early vaccination efforts, we consider the vulnerability to the new variants and the ones that will continue to show up.” Imperial County's success is a tribute to grassroots community organized in this predominantly Latino community.

A fresh week can usher forth additional judgments that highlight the extremism of the Supreme Court majority. Aftershocks from the Supreme Court’s historic decision to nullify a woman’s nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to abort a pregnancy are already starting to impact American society The Westside Gazette Newspaper is honored to feature these editorial contributions made by local students. Aftershocks from the Supreme Court’s historic decision to nullify a woman’s nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to abort a pregnancy are already starting to impact American society. It is becoming increasingly clear that a conservative Supreme Court majority’s willingness to disregard established precedent has created a destabilizing dynamic that may extend far beyond abortion in a country already divided ideologically. Abortion services have abruptly and practically been discontinued

in a few conservative states. When the Supreme Court’s ruling was announced on Friday, some clinics informed their patients that they would no longer be able to obtain an abortion there. Progressives are becoming increasingly worried about what the court may do next. Concerns about how the decision would impact fertility treatments and even contraception are mounting. Additionally, companies are hastily formulating plans to pay workers or expand health insurance to cover out-of-state abortion services, but they are also concerned about upsetting leaders in Republican states who are itching for a fight. However, a fresh week can usher forth additional judgments that highlight the extremism of the Supreme Court majority. This article originally appeared in The Westside Gazette.

On July 7, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California will be the first state to produce its own insulin in an effort to drive down costs for diabetics statewide. “On my first day in office, I signed an executive order to put California the path towards creating our own prescription drugs. And now it's happening. California is going to make its own insulin,” Newsom stated. Diabetes is recognized as the most expensive chronic condition in the U.S. According to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 10 U.S. citizens live with diabetes, which is 8.8% of the planet's known diabetes diagnoses, despite the U.S. only accounting for 4.25% of the world's total population. Black Americans are slightly overrepresented in the statistics. They are 15.5% of those diagnosed with diabetes while being roughly 13% of the nation's population, according to the United Health Foundation. Black people are also

60% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, are 2.3 times more likely to be hospitalized for amputations associated with the disease and are twice as likely as Whites to die from it, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Karen Hansberger, the former Chief Medical Officer of the Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), explained that one of the reasons for the higher death rate for Black people with diabetes is they sometimes receive the diagnosis later in the disease progression, so by the time they see a doctor, some organs might already be damaged. "Oftentimes, people of color don't go to the doctor until their symptoms are really bad," said Hansberger. "It's harder for them to take off work and they face more difficulties when they do take off work." The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports

L u i s F l o r e s “And our booster rank at 49 out of 58 should be cause for alarm,” said Daniela Flores. “So let’s remember the strategies that made us successful and in reaching people for their initial vaccines and sustain them through the booster campaign as well.” Luis Flores noted that political preferences also played a role in the

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high rates of vaccination in Imperial County. “By the start of 2022, political ideology was the strongest predictor of vaccinations, rather than race or ethnicity,” he said. Imperial County has a very low number of White conservatives but the highest proportion of Latinos of any county in the state – over 86 percent. Latinos initially lagged far behind on vaccines, but by the fall of 2021, their vaccination rates had jumped. Calexico – which is almost entirely Latino with the lowest income per capita in the county – had higher vaccination rates than either Brawley or Imperial, he added, another sign of the power of community cohesion in getting vaccinated. Olmedo said more resources need to be directed to community based organizations in preparation for the next emergency in the county. “We (CBOs) need to be there hand-in-hand with the emergency response system. We cannot go calling at the middle of a crisis, begging for PPE, begging for resources,” Olmedo said.

We typically choose where we live based on a number of factors: location, weather, price, etc. But we rarely take into consideration how where we choose to live affects our health. Do you live in an area prone to wildfires? This can affect your lungs. Do you live in an area with limited access to healthy food options? This may put you at

an increased risk for obesity, high blood pressure, etc. You may even be living in a hotspot for diabetes complications. Are you living in a hotspot for diabetes complications? If you’re wondering about your risk for diabetes-related complications, a study has pinpointed two west coast locations at risk. Texas and Florida are big U.S. centers for Americans dealing with short- and long-term complications, a new study shows. continued on page 8

California Commits $100 Million to Producing Its Own Insulin...continued that 10.5% of California’s adult population has been diagnosed with diabetes with 16.9% of that number comprising Black adults. Black people represent about 6.5% of the state’s total population. Californians with diabetes have been vocal about the high cost of insulin and state officials claim that monthly out- of-pocket costs for the life-saving drug can range from $300 to $500. In 2018, insulin in the U.S. cost over 10 times more than in 32 other similarly developed countries, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. "Nothing epitomizes market failures more than the cost of insulin," Newsom said. “California is now taking matters into our own hands. The budget I just signed sets aside $100 million, so we can contract make our own insulin at a cheaper price close to at cost and to make it available to all.” The budget is split in half with $50 million going toward developing insulin products and the other $50 million dedicated to creating an insulin manufacturing facility based in California, according to the governor. Newsom claims that this initiative aims to cut the costs of insulin and insulin products by at least half. "It’s simple. People should not go into debt to get life-saving medication," he said.

Dr. Hansberger agreed that this could bring costs down but has reservations about the state's ability to produce insulin well. "There is a shortage of insulin just in general so having more providers obviously reduces cost," said Hansberger. "Producing it is one thing but producing it at a very high quality is the second piece of it." Hansberger believes that the government should invest more energy in diabetes prevention for people of color, as it can be difficult getting access to fresh food in some communities of color. "When I was the Chief Medical Officer in East Los Angeles, we had one area - a housing project - that had been cut off by all of these freeways," said Hansberger. "And for them to get fresh food, they had to take a 2 ½ hour journey. It was ridiculous." Hansberger stressed the significance of success for California's insulin production plan. "If the state of California is going to get into that business, they have to do that business well because people's lives depend on it." However, she believes, in her experience, that governments "don't necessarily do business well." Two other states, Washington and Maine have joined California, in establishing statebased efforts to disrupt the US

pharmaceutical market and assure affordable and equitable access to essential medicines through public production. Each has passed legislation related to addressing insulin costs and access within their borders by having the state participate in manufacturing and distributing it. On the national level, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) have introduced bipartisan legislation by way of the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act which would impose mandates on insulin providers and individual health insurance companies in the private sector to cap prices for products. "The American Diabetes Association is proud to endorse the INSULIN Act introduced by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Susan Collins, legislation that stands to have a historic impact on the diabetes community by dramatically reducing the cost of insulin," said ADA Chief Advocacy Officer Lisa Murdock during a press conference last month. “More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and onein-four insulin-dependent people with diabetes report rationing their insulin for economic reasons. We urge Congress to address the prohibitive and rising cost of insulin by passing the INSULIN Act.

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending payments to 244,745 consumers in the U.S. and abroad who were defrauded by the Next-Gen sweepstakes scheme that affected consumers in dozens of countries, including the United States and Canada. In total, the FTC is returning almost $25 million to affected consumers including many seniors. The FTC is sending: 221,687 checks totaling $19,180,753 to U.S. and Canadian consumers; 3,516 prepaid Mastercard debit cards totaling $631,322 to consumers in the United Kingdom, which will be hand-delivered by U.K. National Trading Standards, a consumer protection and business safeguards organization; and 19,542 letters to consumers in more than 50 different countries explaining how they can claim their payments via PayPal, which total $4,696,242.

Explore date with the FTC The deadline for consumers to cash their checks or claim their PayPal payments is October 17, 2022. Debit cards have a two-year expiration date and can be reissued without charge. Recipients who have questions about their refund should contact the refund administrator, Rust Consulting, at 1-833-721-2728 or 1-612-509-2644 or admin@ nextgenrefund.com. The Commission never requires people to pay money or provide account information to get a refund. The FTC’s 2018 complaint against the Next-Gen defendants, filed jointly with the State of Missouri, charged Kevin Brandes, William Graham, C. Floyd Anderson, and corporations under their control with sending tens of millions of deceptive personalized mailers to consumers around the world since 2013. The defendants’ mailers falsely told recipients they had won or were likely to win a substantial cash prize, as much as $2 million, in exchange for a fee ranging from $9.00 continued in 4th column

to create a map of the United States that showcases hot spots of different diabetes complications and any demographic information associated with these areas,” says study leader Jacques Lowe, a medical student with a focus on diabetes at Carle Illinois College of Medicine in Champaign. Common diabetes health complications include heart disease, chronic kidney disease, nerve damage, and problems with feet, vision and oral health. Lowe and his colleagues culled information from Medicare and other public databases on diabetes complications in more than 3,000 U.S. counties. The researchers fed the data into geospatial analysis software, which revealed high long-term diabetes complication rates in counties in Florida and Texas. So, which locations have the lowest rates of complications? Counties in the West and Great Plains had low rates of longterm complications, according to findings presented at a meeting of the Endocrine Society, in Atlanta and online. Research presented at meetings is typically considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. Short-term complication rates were highest in Florida and Texas,

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Atty Gen. Rob Bonta Takes Action to Protect Renters From Unlawful Evictions...continued from page 6 responding to reports of illegal evictions and their responsibility to intervene to enforce the law and stop self-help evictions when they see them,” Bonta said. AB 1482 (“the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019”) prohibits landlords from evicting most tenants without “just cause.” According to the law, there are two kinds of evictions: "at fault" evictions and "no fault" evictions. At fault evictions include failure to pay rent, criminal activity on the premises, and refusal to allow lawful entry. No fault evictions include owner move-in, remodeling that requires permits and will take more than 30 days, and intent to demolish the unit. Bonta’s new guidance for law enforcement called to a dispute between a landlord and tenant dictates the following: 1. Law enforcement should never help a landlord evict a tenant by force or by threats. 2. Only the sheriff or marshal or their deputies may evict a tenant and only with a court order. Other peace officers should not ask the tenant to leave their home. 3. Law enforcement should advise the landlord or other persons involved that it is a misdemeanor to force tenants out of a rental property and should instruct them to allow the tenant back into the home. 4. Law enforcement should advise the landlord to seek legal advice if they have an issue with a tenant. 5. Law enforcement should write a report about the incident

even if no arrest is made. “For our part at DOJ, as long as the housing affordability, availability and equity crisis is here, we’re going to keep on pushing forward,” said Bonta. “Every Californian deserves to have a roof over their head, and I’m committed to using all the tools of my office to advance Californian’s housing rights.” Jessica Jewell, Deputy Director at California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc (CRLA) also spoke at the virtual presser to support the DOJ’s efforts and provide helpful information to tenants who have experienced unlawful evictions. The CRLA is a non-profit organization providing legal services with a focus on housing, employment, education and rural income issues. “Today we applaud the attorney general’s office for the action they have taken and the guidance they have issued today,” said Jewell. “While the unlawful detainer process provides tenants some protection, the process can also be intimidating and inaccessible, especially for low-income tenants who cannot afford to hire a private attorney when often landlords have strong legal representation.” Te n a n t s l o o k i n g f o r representation or more information about their rights and protections when it comes to evictions can visit lawhelpca.org or crla.org. Bonta also encouraged individuals with reports of landlord’s attempting an illegal eviction to send a complaint via email to housing@doj.ca.gov

JULY 21: Southern California Nonprofit and Holistic Health Leaders to Discuss Navigating Mental Health, Burnout and Entrepreneurship State/County/ Political News On Thursday, July 21, Accessity and Saffron & Sage will host an online webinar from 11 a.m. to noon to discuss mental health, wellness, and burnout while navigating entrepreneurship, explore common mental health challenges and demonstrate how small business owners can use different self-care strategies to cope when overwhelmed. The Navigating Mental Health & Entrepreneurship event is a free webinar to facilitate important solution-focused conversations to help entrepreneurs prioritize their mental health while running a successful business. Research has shown that a disproportionate number of entrepreneurs struggle with mental health challenges. According to UC Berkeley, 72% of entrepreneurs have some kind of mental health issue such as depression, ADHD, substance abuse issues or bipolar disorder. “There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and people are struggling to cope with these uncertain times,” stated Accessity CEO Elizabeth Schott. “Even though we are a nonprofit business lender, it’s our mission to provide a community of support and resources to entrepreneurs. We are so excited to partner with Accessity-funded business Saffron & Sage to provide this timely and relevant information to small business owners.” Cristin Smith, Spiritual Director, Founder and CEO at Saffron & Sage, will be accompanied by Dr. Hilda Gonzalez, Clinic Director and Holistic Healthcare Provider of Saffron & Sage; and Vanessa Mergulhao, Lead Acupuncturist, Herbalist and

Hypnotherapist at Saffron & Sage. During the stimulating conversation, attendees will: Hear first-hand about common issues faced by entrepreneurs, Be able to recognize the signs of stress and anxiety to overcome burnout while running a business, and; Take away self-care techniques, resources and additional support to cope when feeling overwhelmed. The webinar will also feature a testimonial from Scout Sobel, CEO of Scout’s Agency, the author of The Emotional Entrepreneur and the co-host of the popular Okay Sis podcast to share her struggles with mental health issues and bipolar disorder while navigating entrepreneurship. Once unable to function in society, she found entrepreneurship, took radical responsibility over her emotions, and she is now able to live a life of purpose. Her debut book The Emotional Entrepreneur provides the mindset and emotional tools she learned from managing her mental illness that have helped her succeed in business. “Mental health is one of the most important things that entrepreneurs can focus on when starting or growing a business,” said Saffron & Sage’s Founder & CEO Cristin Smith. “I know first-hand that it can be extremely stressful so I’m looking forward to sharing my personal journey and how we have been able to help people through holistic healthcare.” Attendees can register for the event at bit.ly/navmentalhealth. To coordinate interviews, please contact Jerralyn Davis, Jerralyn@gomixte. com, 619-732-0789, ext. 537.