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TULSA RACE MASSACRE DESCENDANTS

Esteemed in Black pride, resistance, and resilience — A Call for Reparations

By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D.

Following World War I, a resurgence of white supremacists flooded the country, giving rise to numerous lynchings and other acts of racially motivated violence. The Tulsa Race Massacre has been recorded in American history as one of the most destructive acts of violence. Tulsa, Oklahoma became a hot spot of violence when news circulated that the South Main Street Drexel Building’s young white elevator operator Sarah Page screamed of sexual assault as Dick Rowland — a Black teen — entered the elevator on May 30, 1921. Then Rowland fled the scene.

The incident led to his arrest on May 31st. Rowland’s arrest and Black wealth induced the Tulsa Race Massacre, which lasted beyond 18 hours (May 31st to June 1st). Thousands of white Tulsans instituted a false narrative that numerous Black Tulsans, aided by Blacks from nearby towns and cities, were having a “largescale insurrection.” Hysteria spread. An angry white mob stood outside the courthouse and demanded that Sheriff Willard McCullom release Rowland to them. Instead, McCullom barricaded the top floor to protect the teen.

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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA

Democrats Rally Behind Becerra After Primary Victory

Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is entering the general election with a growing wall of support from some of California’s most influential Democratic leaders, signaling a rapid consolidation of the party following the June 2 primary.

Becerra, who finished first in the crowded gubernatorial primary field, will face Republican businessman and commentator Steve Hilton in November after vote counting confirmed the two candidates as the top finishers.

A Salute to our African Nations

Mozambique’s Path to Independence: June 25, 1975

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African

In recent days, Democrats from across the party’s ideological spectrum have lined up behind Becerra, portraying him as the candidate best positioned to keep California in Democratic hands.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris praised Becerra’s record of public service and described him as a leader who understands California’s diverse communities, while Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted Becerra’s experience as attorney general, cabinet secretary and longtime public servant, urging Democrats to unite for the November contest.

Newsom, who remained neutral during the primary campaign, endorsed Becerra shortly after the race was called.

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nations, acknowledging our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us as we work together to build better lives.

Mozambique’s Path to Independence: June 25, 1975

After nearly 500 years of Portuguese colonial rule,

Mozambique became independent on June 25, 1975. The struggle for freedom was led by the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO), a nationalist movement founded in 1962. In 1964, FRELIMO

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Mother Lessie Benningfield Randle at age 111 continues her court case for reparations. Screenshot via blackwallstreet.org

Family, friends, and dignitaries came together on May 23rd at Harbor Island’s Hilton Resort to celebrate Pastor Tamasha “Billye Jo” Spears.

PHOTO: Courtesy of the Spears family

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PHOTO: Darrel Wheeler

Mozambique flag. PHOTO:

Our Response to Trump's DEI Budget Cuts

It is an established fact that President Donald Trump is out to erase Black history and all our contributions to this America now preparing to celebrate 250 years. As programs and dollars continue to vanish, too many of us are concerned about the loss of Federal dollars that have financed

so many of our projects. The real issue is not how much are we losing in programs and dollars, but rather what are we willing to do to replace those losses? Let us not forget that Black people spend over $4 trillion a year in this country. The question is not whether we have money, but rather what we are willing to adjust our spending on so that we can finance our own programs and projects?

Did we not use our churches as places of learning and cultural interaction before government grants became available? Our churches need to reestablish Food Pantries and Libraries; programs for our children and seniors. We seemed too concerned about creating non-profits rather than using our own dollars to finance what we need and releasing some of what we want. We still have to test those coming to us for help. Not everyone is honest, neither is everyone a crook or thief. As a matter of fact, not every church is church-worthy. As the Bible says, we “must try the spirits” to know who and what we are dealing with.

Bottomline. We defeat Trump by going to the polls and voting our interests. We defeat those who support and think like Trump by not placing them in office. And, we defeat Trump and those who think like and support him by putting our votes and our dollars together as we prepare now for November’s General Election. Let's not be distracted by Iran, Epstein or Trump. Our focus right now is the Governor’s race, Congressional and Senate Seats and reclaiming our share of this dream.

Preserved By Purpose — Withdrawals from the Bank of Frank

By Shewanda Riley Dallas Weekly

In honor of Father’s Day, this week’s column is a reshare of one I wrote a few years ago about the importance of Fathers and Father’s day.

“I am not the Bank of Frank” was one of the sayings my late Daddy would half-jokingly say to my sisters and me when we asked him for money when we were younger. The funny thing is that while he would be fussing about us asking him for money and him not being a money tree, he would be reaching for his wallet, complaining all while counting out the money. However, he was more than an ATM, giving us money when we asked. He also made deposits into the lives of me, my sisters, as well as others.

Since the 6-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd just passed, I’ve thought quite a bit lately the impact his death continues to have on our culture. I remember how heartbreaking it was when Floyd’s then6-year-old daughter, Gianna, said, “Daddy changed the world.” Regardless of the circumstances of her Daddy’s death, Gianna recognized even at that young of an age her father’s impact on the world.

There are deposits that fathers make into their children’s lives, even when they may not realize it. For those of us who were blessed to have fathers who were an active part of our lives, we can also say that our Dads changed the world, but maybe not on the global level of Floyd’s raising awareness about police violence. For exam-

ple, when we were going through insurance papers of my late father shortly after his death in April 2020, we found a treasure trove including military records, resumes, and performance evaluations that he kept from his jobs for over 40 years in a baby blue Samsonite briefcase.

What struck me most was a simple thank-you note written to him in the early 1970s for the kindness he showed when a co-worker experienced a death in the family. The fact that my father still had it was a big surprise. But what was even more amazing was that the co-worker's description of kindness matched the same kindness I’d seen my father show to others over the years. Even more importantly, it makes me realize that my desire to show kindness to others is one of the deposits that my father made in my life. Seeing this nearly 50-year-old thank-you note made me realize that he’s the reason I also love keeping thank-you notes!

But what about those who didn’t grow up with a father or didn’t like the one you grew up with? You may have still learned lessons from them on what kind of person you choose not to be. Proverbs 4:1 says, “Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.” In this case, the lesson is taught by watching people, realizing we don’t want to be like them and avoiding their behavior.

This Father’s Day weekend, I encourage you to take the time to honor your fathers (natural, spiritual, Godfathers, etc.) and the deposits they’ve made in your life. Keep this in mind: Our Heavenly Father loves us and wants the best for us, which is the best deposit that we can make in the lives of others.

Happy Father’s Day!

Don't Juneteenth Our Community

Juneteenth is more than a commemoration of delayed freedom. It is a warning about what happens when people are denied timely access to truth, power, and the information they need to act. Freedom delayed is freedom denied. In 2026, that lesson still applies. When our communities are the last to know how decisions are made in Sacramento, Washington, or City Hall, we remain locked out of full citizenship in the way that matters most: access to information with context.

Through Propel, California invested in ethnic and community media outlets.

That is why the Legislature’s proposed 2026–27 California State Budget is so alarming. As released, it excludes funding for the Propel Initiative and the California Local News Fellowship two programs that have helped local and ethnic media at a time when journalism is under extraordinary strain. This is not just a budget cut. It is a direct threat to the information infrastructure that Black communities and other historically underserved Californians rely on to understand policy, access resources, and participate fully in civic life.

One of the most fundamental rights of citizenship is the right to be informed not misled, not buried under headlines, not left to sort through rumors and half-truths. People need trusted news sources that can explain how a federal order, a state budget, or a city decision will shape their everyday lives, from housing and health care to education and voting rights.

This is where the Black Press plays its unique role. Los Angeles is home to the largest collective of Black owned media that have long served Black Los Angeles as civic institutions that understand the history and political realities of Black communities in Southern California. In Sacramento, The Sacramento Observer helps readers understand how decisions at the state capitol affect Black families and businesses. In San Diego, the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint anchors community understanding where local choices on housing, policing, and education carry immediate consequences. These outlets explain not just what happened, but why it matters, who it affects, and what is at stake context, not just content.

That is why Propel matters. Through Propel, California invested in eth -

nic and community media outlets that collectively serve more than 20 million hard-to-reach Californians not as charity, but as strategy. The results are concrete: through our coalition, we have placed more than 10 fellows in newsrooms and built capacity in over 16 newsrooms now being infused with resources to keep reporting on what matters most to this community.

The California Local News Fellowship is equally important. As the nation’s largest publicly funded journalism initiative, it develops the next generation of reporters who cover their communities with depth, cultural competence, and accountability. These programs are not extras. They are solutions. When disinformation spreads quickly and trust in institutions is fragile, California should be expanding its support for community news, not pulling the rug out from under it.

That urgency is being voiced inside the Capitol. Defending the Fellowship during a budget committee hearing, Sen. Catherine Blakespear noted that the proposed budget fails to fund key local journalism programs. Community-based reporting, she argued, is vital to democracy because it keeps residents informed about their own communities and institutions. Programs like the California Local News Fellowship and the Civic Journalism Program place early-career journalists in newsrooms across the state, helping counter newsroom consolidation and the decline of local reporting and urged the Legislature and Governor to restore it before the budget is finalized.

Let us be honest about what is at risk. When Black media is weakened, our communities lose more than publications. We lose translators of public policy, watchdogs who ask hard questions, and institutions that sound the alarm when government’s moral compass drifts from justice. We cannot fight the injustices we cannot see and too often, Black communities are expected to confront systems that have already moved against them before the full story reaches the neighborhood.

On Juneteenth, California should not repeat the pattern of delay. The final budget has not yet been enacted, and lawmakers should restore the full $15 million for the Propel Initiative and the California Local News Fellowship before June 30. This is a practical investment in civic participation and public accountability. It is also a moral one.

So, this Juneteenth, the message to legislative leaders must be direct: Don’t Juneteenth our community by defunding these programs. Restore this funding, include it in the final budget, and stand with the Black Press, ethnic and independent community media, and the communities that deserve to see clearly what government is doing in their name.

Regina Wilson is the Executive Director of California Black Media Brandon Brooks is the Director of the CBM Propel Project

Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSPAPER CHAIRMAN, NNPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Regina Wilson and Brandon Brooks CBM

Brandon BrooksRegina Wilson

Mary Ella John Ezell

Boatner

SUNRISE 01/29/1928

SUNSET 05/27/2026

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL

Service was held June 12, 2026, at Glen Abbey Memorial Park.

Mary Ella Boatner, age 98, of San Diego, California, passed away on May 27, 2026, from natural causes, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, wisdom, and quiet strength.

She was born on January 29, 1928, in Oaknolia, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, to Robert Thomas Sr. and Mattie Bell. From an early age, she embodied the values of hard work, devotion, and perseverance that guided her throughout her life. She was a beloved sister, wife, mother, and friend. She was married to Samuel Boatner and was the devoted mother of four sons: Thomas Boatner, Donald Boatner, Alvin Boatner, and Arnold Boatner.

After moving to San Diego in 1958, Mary Ella returned to school, earning her G.E.D. and an Associate of Arts degree in Early Child Development. She made the Dean’s List twice and was recognized in Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. She later worked as a preschool aide after many years of domestic work, reflecting her lifelong commitment to service and care for others.

Her life was deeply rooted in Christian faith. Known as a woman of prayer, wisdom, and encouragement, she lived her beliefs through kindness, endurance, and steadfast trust in God. She was a longtime member of the Greater Israelite Church of God in Christ in San Diego, where she served as a Church Mother, on the Mothers Board and Deaconess Board, and as Assistant Financial Treasurer for the San Diego United District Prayer and Bible Band from 1989 to 1995. Mary Ella enjoyed reading the newspaper, following local and national news, and staying informed about the world around her. Her thoughtful nature and steady perspective enriched many conversations. As Proverbs 31:26 reminds us, “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” That verse reflected her life of wisdom, kindness, and faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Katie Thomas, brothers; Robert Thomas Jr. and Isaiah Thomas, granddaughter Marilyn Brunson, and great-grandson Reginald Anderson III.

She is survived by her four sons, stepdaughter Dellene Johnson, sister Idella White, brothers; Joe Louis Thomas, Emanuel Dominic, and Samuel Dominic, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and loved ones.

Her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her, and her legacy of faith, perseverance, wisdom, and love will continue to inspire future generations.

Leggett

SUNRISE 11/14/1928

SUNSET 05/22/2026

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Service was held June 6, 2026, at 61st and Division Streets Church of Christ. ***************************************************************************

On November 14, 1928, in Sumrall, Mississippi, Dorsey Leggett and Della May Tatum Leggett were blessed with their first child, John Ezell Leggett, affectionately known as “Johnny.” He was the eldest of three boys, with younger brothers Terry Lee and Charles Leggett, both of whom preceded him in death. The family later moved to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where Johnny grew up. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and saw action in World War II in the Pacific, including Saipan, Guam, Leyte, Luzon, and Iwo Jima. He later transferred to the United States Marine Corps and was assigned to California, serving at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside. For his courageous service, Johnny received the Purple Heart and 11 additional medals. He retired honorably as a Staff Sargent at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), San Diego, after 21 years of military service.

Following retirement from the military, Johnny became an avid tennis player. Recognizing the lack of opportunities for people of color in the sport, he helped establish the Mountain View Tennis Club of Southeast San Diego. Founded at Mountain View Park, the club provided youth opportunities to learn and compete in tennis and became a gateway for many African Americans to enter the sport.

In 2001, at age 73, Johnny fulfilled a lifelong dream by earning his Federal Aviation Administration pilot’s license to fly Cessna aircraft. He became a member of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association and joined the ranks of licensed pilots.

Johnny also pursued a career in mortuary science. After completing an apprenticeship at Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary and earning an Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science, he worked for the San Diego County Coroner’s Office and several Los Angeles-area funeral homes.

In 1978, he partnered with the King family to open Leggett and King Mortuary in Long Beach, California, which served the community for 22 years.

Johnny was baptized into Christ in 1981 and faithfully preached the gospel in California and throughout the South. He later served as minister of Raven Street Church of Christ in San Diego until his retirement in 2011.

On Friday, May 22, 2026, Johnny entered his eternal rest. He leaves behind his beloved wife Martha Leggett, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of friends and church family who will forever celebrate the life of our dearest Brother Leggett.

TODAY IN

BLACK HISTORY

1963

STAY OUT FOR FREEDOM DAY

On this day in 1963, over 3,000 Black students skipped school in protest of de facto segregation in Massachusetts schools. After the Boston School Committee failed to address the unequal treatment in the city’s public schools, local civil rights leaders backed by the NAACP took matters into their own hands. That day, thousands of students arrived at churches and local community centers to attend “Freedom Schools” where they studied African American history, the civil rights movement, and non-violent resistance.

1889

WILLIAM H. RICHARDSON RECEIVES BABY BUGGY PATENT

On this day in 1889, William H. Richardson received his patent for his improvements to the baby carriage. Although the first baby carriage was invented in 1773, it was Richardson who created the reversible model we often see on strollers today. By placing a special joint in the bassinet, the operator of the stroller was now able to have the baby face them, rather than the opposite direction. Because of Richardson, strollers became more affordable and accessible for different families in the 1900s.

IN MORE NEWS

In observance of Juneteenth, San Diego County offices will be closed on Friday, June 19. The closure includes all County public health

clinics, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters.

Law enforcement, emergency animal control response and essential services will continue without interruption throughout the holiday.

County parks, campgrounds and neighborhood day - use parks will remain open as they do every day of the year. However, several community facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19. These include:

• Fallbrook Community Center

• Lakeside Community and Teen Center

• Spring Valley Gymnasium and Teen Center

• 4 S Ranch Recreation Office (all parks remain open)

• Valley Center Community Hall

• Adams Park Pool

Camping reservations may still be made at the County Department of Parks and Recreation Online Camping Reservations webpage. The reservation phone line, however, will not be staffed on Juneteenth.

All County offices and facilities will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22.

Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

May Time Soften Your Pain

In times of darkness, love sees… In times of silence, love hears... In times of doubt, love hopes… In times of sorrow, love heals... And in all times, love remembers. May time soften the pain Until all that remains Is the warmth of the memories And the love.

• Spring Valley Community Center

Celebrating 90 Years

Courtesy of the Spears Family

It was a celebration of nine decades in the life of Pastor Billye Jo Tamasha Spears. Family, Friends, Pastors, Bishops and Evangelists came together on May 23, 2026 at the Hilton Resort on Harbor Island for the celebration of her 90th Birthday.

Pastor Tamasha “Billye Jo” Spears has lived a remarkable and productive life filled with dedication to family, God, community and country. She was born on May 21, 1936, and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. She is the proud mother of seven children, 19 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, Godchildren, spiritual sons, daughters, and grandchildren. She has touched the lives of many San Diegans positively and has greatly enhanced and participated in many of the improvement projects in the city of San Diego, over the years.

THE DAVIES FAMILY THEIR 63RD WEDDING

By Darrel Wheeler

On the first Saturday of June, Willie Vann Davis & Pamela Diane Davis, with a host of family and close friends, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary at their home in Skyline Hills. The all-day and night celebration was a friendly Hawaiian-themed party featuring a tasty Hawaiian cuisine, with the party-people decked out in traditional aloha-spirited attire.

Guests showed up to 69th Street from Arizona, Alabama, Las Vegas, Texas to honor and celebrate the happy couple on their very special 63rd wedding anniversary.

Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of the importance of basic rights, of dignity, of humanity, of how every soul should live fully, freely, and without fear.

That belief doesn’t just belong to history. It lives on, carried forward by those who keep fighting for equity. At Covered California, we embrace that same spirit in our daily mission: making health coverage more accessible, more supportive, and always centered on the people we serve.

Because when you have the care you need, you can move forward with confidence and purpose, and the space to continue your own legacy.

Willie Davis was born in Slick, Oklahoma, and Pamela Davis was born in Coffeyville, Kansas. The two California dreamers’ personal journeys ultimately led them to America’s finest City.

Pastor Tamasha “Billye Jo” Spears

above: Willie Vann Davis and Mrs. Pamela Diane Davis

of Mother Spears

FAMILY CELEBRATES WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

PHOTOS: Darrel Wheeler and the Davis Family

“She believed that the only limits that existed were the ones placed on ourselves, due to complacency or ignorance.”

Chida R. Warren-Darby

Mrs. Gerri Warren

It was a few minutes after 10pm, and my little eyes were getting heavy. I had been working diligently on a homework assignment, and found that I was growing tired. The assignment was to make a map of a state out of dough. My mother lent her expertise toward my fifth grade project, wanting to put that extra special touch on it to ensure my good grade. She was known to be the night owl of the family, but at ten years old, I hadn’t picked up that trait. “Mommy, I’m tired. I can’t do this anymore,” I whined. She ignored me. Again, I mentioned how tired I was and that I couldn’t complete the assignment. Again, she ignored me. On my third attempt to get her attention, and approval to give-up, she left the spot where she was standing, and came and sat next to me at the kitchen table. “Chida, you have MY blood running through your veins, and as long as you do, I don’t EVER want to hear you say you’re tired.” Some way, somehow, I knew that statement was meant for more than just me completing my homework for the night, and I never forgot it.

Gerri (which means ‘Warrior’) Warren, came from a hardworking family from the South. Tired wasn’t in her vocabulary, especially when there was something to be done. Those worker bee traits she picked up in her formative years helped her to create her pathway to success. She was a true foot soldier and woman, who I can now see, was well ahead of her time. My mother was always encouraging someone to think outside of the box, and go beyond what

Remembering . ;

JUNE 22, 1946 — JUNE 8, 2009

they believed their boundaries were. As far as she was concerned, there were no boundaries to what you could achieve. She believed that the only limits that existed were the ones placed on ourselves, due to complacency or ignorance.

Shortly after my mother passed, I found the one thing of hers that I wanted with me always… her Bible. The tattered and worn leather bound book that she left behind is what she strived to live by. Upon opening it, I found a note that she had written to herself as a reminder of her abilities. It said “I am responsible for my environment.” I reflect on that statement often, and I reflect on the impact she had on her environment, which we are all products of. Like a pebble thrown in a pond, her accomplishments have rippled throughout this city, state and nation. If you ever had the chance to experience her — her laughter, her tears, her jokes, he anger, her sadness, her happiness, her frustrations, her love, her preaching, her compassion, her teaching, her wisdom, or her God, then take that piece of her and know that you experienced someone inimitable. As we, the family and the community, celebrate her life and legacy, I would like to remind you, to not become weary in well doing. If you are in Christ, your reward is with the Father.

~ Chida R.Warren-Darby

“Words don,t convey what my heart wants to say about you. Your essence and impact on my life and members of the community is beyond words. I love you, Mom. Rest in Peace.”

Love, Charles Warren

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he County and 211 San Diego launched a new virtual one - stop shop, called the WorkReady Hub, designed to connect people to resources to meet newly reinstated federal work requirements to get or maintain CalFresh food assistance.

The new federal rules under HR 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” affect about 93,500 San Diegans receiving CalFresh benefits. They require those recipients to complete 80 hours per month of work, education, volunteering or job training to get or keep their benefits.

“We’ve organized the information in Employment Services, Volunteer Programs and Educational Services,” said 211 San Diego President and CEO Bill York. “You can search the entire database or search the area or select to narrow the field.”

York encouraged community organizations to update or submit their program listings on 211sandiego.org to ensure the database is current and comprehensive.

“For current CalFresh customers, this rule will apply during their next renewal,” said County Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Health and Human Services, Elizabeth Hernández, PhD. “The WorkReady Hub, backed by an incredible team will help connect people to the resources they need to find qualifying programs to meet these hours.”

The majority of the County’s 372,000 CalFresh recipients will not see changes to their benefits. The federal requirements apply to adults ages 18 – 64 who do not have a child under age

PHOTO: Courtesy of 211sandiego.org

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SH-Lushie's 4659 Texas St. #14 San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego

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This business is hereby registered by the following: James May 4659 Texas St. #14 San Diego, CA 92116

Greg Fanti 2185 Station Village Way San Diego, CA 92108

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 29, 2026

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Fictitious business name(s): Ready Secure Managed Cloud

401 W. A St Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92101

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 06/01/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: RSM Collective LLC

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This fictitious business name will expire on June 05, 2031

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4640 Cass St. #90315 San Diego, CA 92109 County of San Diego

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This business is hereby registered by the following: Melissa Marshall

4640 Cass St. #90315 San Diego, CA 92109

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 28, 2026

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2833 Golfview Dr. Fallbrook, CA 92028

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 01/01/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Scott Howard Wright 2833 Golfview Dr. Fallbrook, CA 92028 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

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This fictitious business name will expire on

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Fictitious business name(s): RCI Trucks

National Truck Finance 5282 Eastgate Mall San Diego, CA 92121 County of San Diego PO Box 928020 San Diego, CA 92192

This business is conducted by: A Corporation

The first day of business was: 01/04/1999

This business is hereby registered by the following: RCI Asset Management Inc PO Box 928020 San Diego, CA 92192 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

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Fictitious business name(s): Lilac Esthetics 158 E Main St El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego

792 Avocado Ave Apt. 52 El Cajon, CA 92020

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 02/26/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Rojhen Karim 792 Avocado Ave Apt. 52 El Cajon, CA 92020

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 08, 2026

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Fictitious business name(s): Get Buzzd Permanent Jewelry 1741 La Corta Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego

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This business is hereby registered by the following:

Barbara Flores

1741 La Corta Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945

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This fictitious business name will expire on

This business is conducted by:

A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 04/01/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Kalafatovich Groupm LLC 1819 Plaza Palo Alto Chula Vista, CA 91914

State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 03, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

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Fictitious business name(s): Uniqueone Entertainment

Uniquely Cleaned And Organized

Uniqueone Collective Unique One Entertainment 2650 Camino Del Rio N, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego

657 Blackthorne Ave

El Cajon, CA 92020

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: Sylvia Hide Dohi 657 Blackthorne Ave

El Cajon, CA 92020

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 08, 2026

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2026-9012672

Fictitious business name(s): The Delcarmen Group 2325 Golden Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Corporation

The first day of business was: 04/22/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Delcarmen Group Inc 2325 Golden Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 05, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on June 05, 2031 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2026-9011651

Fictitious business name(s): Retail Observation and Insight 2108 N St. Ste N Sacramento, CA 95816

County of Sacramento

This business is conducted by:

A Limited Liability Company

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: White Octagon LLC 2108 N St. Ste N Sacramento, CA 95816

State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 22, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on May 22, 2031 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2026-9012423

Fictitious business name(s): Direct Booking AI 1819 Plaza Palo Alto Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego

2907 Shelter Island Dr. Ste. 105 PMB 177 San Diego, CA 92106

This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: WandMD Inc 2907 Shelter Island Dr. Ste. 105 PMB 177 San Diego, CA 92106 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 19, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on May 19, 2031 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9012310

Fictitious business name(s): Alka V 17161 Camino Acampo Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: Uniqueone Global Enterprises LLC 2650 Camino Del Rio N, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92108 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 29, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on May 29, 2031 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9011863

Fictitious business name(s): Southwest Custom Plumbing

3115 Mount Miguel Dr. San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 01/01/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Southwest Custom Plumbing, LLC

3115 Mount Miguel Dr. San Diego, CA 92139 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 27, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on May 27, 2031 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2026-9011862

Fictitious business name(s): J & C Public Relations

3115 Mount Miguel Dr. San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 11/01/2022

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jennifer Rayell Souza 3115 Mount Miguel Dr. San Diego, CA 92139

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 27, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on May 27, 2031

06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9011300

Fictitious business name(s): Wand Health

4540 Santa Cruz Ave San Diego, CA 92107 County of San Diego

This business is hereby registered by the following: Seyyed Mehdi Nilforushan P.O. Box 3805 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 02, 2026 This fictitious business name will expire on June 02, 2031 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9008763

Fictitious business name(s): Amara Experience 321 E San Ysidro Blvd. Unit A San Ysidro, CA 92173 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 04/20/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Zigue Agency LLC 321 E San Ysidro Blvd. Unit A San Ysidro, CA 92173

State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 20, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on April 20, 2031 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9011549

Fictitious business name(s): Nutronyx 6972 Parkside Ave. San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 02/02/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Rodrigo Arellano Rodriguez Jr. 6972 Parkside Ave. San Diego, CA 92139

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 21, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on May 21, 2031 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9011315

Fictitious business name(s): Blueprint Renaissance Consulting LLC 2108 N St. Ste N Sacramento, CA 95816

County of Sacramento This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of

A Corporation

The first day of business was: 05/26/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Stereo And Tint Doctor Inc 1655 Broadway Ste 28 Chula Vista, CA 91911 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 26, 2026 This fictitious business name will expire on May 26, 2031 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9011955

Fictitious business name(s): Guns And Hoses Painting 1718 El Prado Ave. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 04/28/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Ismael Viramontes 1718 El Prado Ave. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 28, 2026 This fictitious business name will expire on May 28, 2031 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9010487

Fictitious business name(s): Consciousness and Psychedelic Research Institute 1312 Via Terrassa Encinitas, CA 92024 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

2026-9011029

Martinez P.O. Box 151032 San Diego, CA 92115

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 20, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on May 20, 2031 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2026-9011067

Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: VenPro Located at: 6460 Convoy Ct. #1 San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The Fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 08/04/2021 and assigned File no. 2021-9016931

The fictitious business name is being abandoned by: James Whitener 6460 Convoy Ct. #1 San Diego, CA 92117

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County May 15, 2026 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

San Diego

P.O. Box 300218 Escondido, CA 92030

This business is conducted by: A Corporation

The first day of business was: 10/21/2019

This business is hereby registered by the following: Meram Inc 13484 Sage Meadow Lane Valley Center, CA 92082 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 19, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on May 19, 2031

05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2026-9010241

Fictitious business name(s): Lycanworks 12251 Via Hacienda El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: Tyler Adam Flar 12251 Via Hacienda El Cajon, CA 92019

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 06, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on May 06, 2031

05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2026-9011439

Fictitious business name(s): Rasputin Deep Archive 2236 Crandall Dr. San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Jan Paul Shawishian 2236 Crandall Dr. San Diego, CA 92111

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 20, 2026 This fictitious business name will expire on May 20, 2031 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

Fictitious

be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice

Case Number 26CU032469C

Petitioner or Attorney: Leitris Price

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Leitris Price filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Leitris Price

PROPOSED NAME: Leahtris Waters Benton [first] [middle] [last]

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 that includes the reasons for the 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

a. Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may

will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice

Case Number 26CU029373C

Petitioner or Attorney: Veronica Aguirre Mendez AKA Veronica Lopez

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Veronica Aguirre Mendez AKA Veronica Lopez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Veronica Aguirre Mendez AKA Veronica Lopez

PROPOSED NAME: Veronica Mendez

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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.

NOTICE OF HEARING

a. Date: July 21, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice

Case Number 26CU029829C

Petitioner or Attorney: Kathryn Clenney #174177

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Stefanie Yamamoto filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME:

Kaidenh Yutaka Yotbounmy

PROPOSED NAME: Kaidenh Yutaka Yamamoto

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 that includes the reasons for the 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

a. Date: July 20, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

a. Date: July 17, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. N-25

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 325 S. Melrose Drive, Suite 1000 Vista, CA 92081 North County Division Case Number 26CU029720N

Petitioner or Attorney: Shari Ilene Rosenblum Wilson

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Shari Ilene Rosenblum Wilson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Shari Ilene Rosenblum Wilson

PROPOSED NAME: Shari Ilene Wilson

matter 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 that includes the reasons for the 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 a. Date: July 14, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose Drive, Suite 1000 Vista, CA 92081 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division

Case Number 26CU028579C

Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung, Esq. 185615

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Dominic Bryant Simopoulos Carlson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Dominic Bryant Simopoulos Carlson

PROPOSED NAME: Dominic Bryant Simopoulos

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this

and

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Anthony Giovanni Walker in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Anthony Giovanni Walker be appointed as

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

The address of the court is:

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: June 17, 2026 at 1:45 P.M. in Department Probate located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. Rm 502 San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California

‘THE MONSTERS’ Steps Into the Ring at La Jolla Playhouse

By Tihut Tamrat

Contributing Writer

In The Monsters, playwright Ngozi Anyanwu transforms the mixed martial arts ring into a deeply emotional arena where pride, pain and buried family history collide. Directed by Tamilla Woodard and choreographed by Adesola Osakalumi, the play is a tender yet bruising examination of two estranged siblings attempting to reconnect when neither has learned how to lower their guard.

For years, Lil has secretly followed the career of her older brother, Big, an aging but respected fighter in the local mixed martial arts circuit. Although the siblings have not spoken,

she has studied him from a distance—watching his matches, memorizing his movements and observing the life he has constructed without her. When Lil unexpectedly appears at Big’s door, her arrival forces them both to confront the resentment, abandonment and unspoken affection that have kept them apart.

Anyanwu, who also plays Lil, writes the character with an affecting combination of boldness and vulnerability. Lil enters Big’s world prepared for confrontation, but her fixation on fighting reveals a more complicated desire. She does not simply want to imitate her brother. She wants to understand him, reclaim a relationship with him and discover whether she possesses the strength to reshape her own life.

Sullivan Jones gives Big a commanding physical presence while allowing the audience to see the exhaustion beneath the fighter’s controlled exterior. Big has built his identity around endurance. In the ring, pain is expected, rules are understood and an opponent can be faced directly. Family, however, offers no such clarity. Jones skillfully communicates the discomfort of a man who knows how to absorb a punch but struggles to receive his sister’s questions, anger and love. Under Woodard’s direction, the play’s tension grows from the contrast between their past versions of themselves, exhibiting physical aggression and emotional restraint. Lil and Big circle one another like opponents, testing boundaries and searching for weaknesses. Their conversations carry the rhythm of a fight: approach, retreat, strike and recover. Even moments of humor feel connected to this rhythm, briefly loosening the pressure before another painful truth lands.

Osakalumi’s choreography makes the physical language of mixed martial arts essential to the storytelling rather than decorative spectacle. Every stance, blow and defensive movement reflects the siblings’ shifting relationship. Fighting becomes a language they can share when words prove inadequate. At times, their physical exchanges appear less like attempts to cause harm than desperate requests to be acknowledged. The title invites audiences to consider who, or what, the real monsters are. They may be the memories the siblings have avoided, the anger they inherited or the hardened versions of themselves they created to survive. Yet the play refuses to define either Lil or Big by their worst choices. Instead, it recognizes that people can wound one another while still longing to be loved. At its heart, The Monsters is not about winning a fight. It is about deciding whether a damaged relationship is still worth fighting for. Warm, raw and emotionally precise, Anyanwu’s sibling story reminds us that building a life we can be proud of sometimes requires confronting the people, histories and hidden parts of ourselves we would rather leave outside the ring.

Monsters runs until June 28 in La Jolla Playhouse's Mandel Weiss Forum. For tickets and information, please visit lajollaplayhouse.org.

PHOTOS: Rich Soublet II