in automobile accident cases after the measure qualified for the November 2026 ballot, Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber announced.
Secretary of State Weber: Measure to Limit Automobile Accident Insurance Payouts Makes It to Nov. Ballot
California voters will have the opportunity to decide on a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit certain compensation and attorney fees
The initiative became eligible for the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election ballot on June 17 after supporters gathered enough valid signatures to meet state requirements. The measure is expected to be formally certified on June 25 unless it is withdrawn by its proponents before that date.
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The California State Senate and Assembly welcomed U.S. Navy Capt. Victor Glover Jr., a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut, to the State Capitol on June 18, honoring his achievements in space exploration and his role in the historic Artemis II mission.
In a tribute presented in partnership with the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), lawmakers gathered in both chambers to recognize Glover’s accomplishments, including his service as the pilot of the Artemis II mission, which completed a crewed flyby of the Moon in April.
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By Cecil Egbele BAKERSFIELD
Nationally, Black women die from pregnancy-related causes at more than three times the rate of white women. According to the CDC’s Maternal Mortality Review Committees in 2022, 85% of these deaths are preventable. In California, the racial gap is even wider than the national rate: Black women die at nearly four times the rate of white women, according to the California Department of Public Health.
“Our maternal health statistics, when we take a look at that data — unfortunately our rates are poorer than we see at the state average,” said Kimberly Hernandez, Kern County Public Health’s division director of health services.
Kern sits 53rd out of California’s 58 counties in overall health outcomes. The Southern Central Valley region, which includes Kern County, has the highest pregnancy-related mortality rate in the state at 27 per 100,000 live births — more than double the California average and nearly 50% higher than the national rate, according to the s tate health department.
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By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
The beloved San Diego landmark has been revived and reimagined to stand the test of time.
Wallace is part of The Labor League Kern County Birth Workers Collaborative, which aims to empower, educate and advocate for expecting
NEWS OBSERVER
Shown from left are Glover’s daughter Joia Glover, his wife Dionna Glover, Capt. Victor J. Glover Jr., and his daughter Maya Glover. PHOTO: Antonio Ray Harvey, CBM
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If approved by voters, the proposal would make several changes to how compensation is awarded in motor vehicle accident cases. Among its provisions, the measure would limit the fees attorneys can collect when representing accident victims on a contingency basis, requiring that victims retain at least 75% of any monetary recovery. The restriction would not apply to attorneys representing defendants.
The initiative would also increase the burden of proof for certain medical expenses claimed by accident victims and limit the amount that can be recovered for those costs. In addition, it would prohibit certain financial arrangements between attorneys and medical providers.
To qualify for the ballot, the measure needed 874,641 valid signatures, equal to 8% of the votes cast for governor in the 2022 election. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, the initiative exceeded the threshold required to qualify through random sampling, a process that allows measures to advance if projected valid signatures surpass 110% of the required total.
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For Black mothers in Kern County, the numbers are bleaker still. For this group, life-threatening birth complications are seen at nearly three times the rate of white women in the same county.
DOULAS STEP IN WHERE THE SYSTEM FALLS SHORT
Lexus Block, 32, a behavior analyst and Black first-time mother in Bakersfield, called doula Dani Wallace the moment she found out she was pregnant in 2023 — even before she found a prenatal doctor.
Later, when Block did visit her doctor, she told them that she had a doula. The doctor seemed surprised, Block said. When asked why she had a doula, Block told the doctor she was worried. “I don’t trust you guys, to be frank,” she said, noting the much higher risks faced by Black mothers in childbirth.
“What we are trying to do as doulas is really bridge the gap between patients and physicians,” said Raven Thomas, co-founder of the Three Moons Doula Collective, an association of doulas and advocates in Kern County.
Since January 1, 2023, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has covered doula services under Medi-Cal maternal care plans. Medi-Cal recognizes doulas who have been certified through 100 statewide organizations. As of the beginning of April 2026, more than 1,411 doulas have enrolled statewide.
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Glover was also recognized during the reading of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 214 (ACR 214), the legislative measure commemorating Juneteenth in 2026.
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined in celebrating Glover’s achievements.
“Seeing them approve ACR 214 was amazing, overwhelming, and inspiring,” Glover told California Black Media (CBM).
“To see them all come together like that about something they agree on, and are excited about, instead of things solely about me personally, shows what we are capable of as people,” Glover continud. “I hope that this is a small piece of this theme as we look forward to thinking about ways we can continue to serve and lead the nation and the state by working together.”
A fiscal analysis prepared by the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) and the Department of Finance found the proposal could produce annual savings for California trial courts ranging from millions to tens of millions of dollars. The savings would depend on how many motor vehicle accident lawsuits are filed and how quickly remaining cases are resolved.
The analysis also found the measure could increase Medi-Cal costs by millions to tens of millions of dollars annually because some accident victims may receive less compensation that would otherwise help offset health care expenses covered by the state program.
“Nothing to Hide”: Newsom and Wife Say
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he and his wife, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, have “nothing to hide” as they face what he described as a new federal investigation, accusing President Donald Trump of using government agencies to target political opponents and those closest to him.
Speaking in a video address, Newsom said federal agents have recently contacted family members, friends and former employees while seeking records connected to him and his associates. He argued the effort is politically motivated and tied to his outspoken criticism of Trump.
“In recent days, federal agents have knocked on the doors of family, friends and former employees, not because they found a crime, but because they’re simply trying to find one,” Newsom said.
The remarks mark a sharp escalation in the feud between the Democratic governor and the Republican president.
The governor reserved some of his strongest criticism for what he described as efforts to involve his wife in the probe. Calling her a dedicated public servant, Newsom said she had
In California, doulas are not licensed by the state, but to be covered under Medi-Cal, they must complete a minimum of 16 hours of training, CPR certification, and have supported at least three births. Training covers everything from the physical and emotional support of labor to postpartum care, breastfeeding, and understanding racial disparities in maternal health and reproductive care.
DHCS lists 26 doulas in Kern County. This past March, Wallace trained 29 certified doulas, while Raven Thomas’ Three Moons Doula Collective is set to train another batch in June.
MAKING SURE MOTHERS AND BABIES HAVE A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME
Some doctors see doulas as partners in care. Dr. Chibuike Anucha, who has delivered babies in Kern County for more than two decades, has worked alongside doulas and said some patients find it easier to speak more freely to a doula than to a doctor. “Some patients have a lot of belief in the doula, and they consider them another family member that looks after their well-being.”
“The doula, like the nurse and myself, are like a team. Our goal is to make sure that the mom and the baby have a successful outcome.”
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE SYSTEM DOESN’T LISTEN
Denisha “Dani” Wallace is a doula, a community health worker, a student midwife, and a strategic advisor for the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice. She accompanies mothers to appointments, prepares them with questions,
“done nothing wrong other than having the temerity to advocate for what she believes in.”
In an emotional moment, Newsom addressed his wife directly.
“I love you, and I’m sorry he’s doing this,” he said. “You have not earned a single one of the indignities that he's trying to inflict on you and our children.”
Black Freedom Fund Awards $4.6 Million to Organizations Advancing Housing, Immigration and Economic Justice
Black Freedom Fund (BFF) has awarded $4.6 million to 119 organizations across California, expanding support for nonprofits working on housing justice, immigration advocacy, economic equity and other community-driven initiatives.
The funding, announced as part of the organization’s 2026 grantmaking cycle, will help community groups address immediate challenges while building long-term power in Black communities, according to BFF. The grants support organizations focused on keeping residents housed, protecting immigrant communities, increasing wages, expanding access to health care and improving educational outcomes.
This year’s grantmaking round is the largest in the organization’s history and reflects a strategy to broaden support across California while strengthening community-led organizations.
“We believe it is more important than ever to invest in the organizations and leaders building lasting power in communities across California,” said Marc Philpart, president and CEO of BFF. “This work is about helping build the conditions for Black communities to thrive; not only today, but for generations to come.”
Since its launch in 2020, BFF has awarded more than $52 million to over 250 organizations throughout California.
California Legislative Black Caucus Leads Capitol Juneteenth Celebration
To kick off the holiday weekend, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) hosted its Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration on June 17 on the West Steps of the State Capitol.
Alongside other lawmakers in the Legislature, hundreds of people gathered for the free community event, which focused on reflection, community, and African American heritage.
“Juneteenth is more than just a commemoration of the past,” said CLBC chairperson Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego). “It’s a celebration of Black excellence, Black joy, and ongoing pursuit of equality and opportunity for future generations.”
The Juneteenth event featured live music from Oakland-born, Neo-Soul singer Goapele, Sacramento music producer and “NPR Tiny Desk” winner The Philharmonik, and the Grant Union High School Drumline.
Following the public concert, the celebration moved into the Capitol as the CLBC called on legislative colleagues to pass Senate Concurrent Resolution 183 (SCR183) to recognize the holiday officially.
coaches them to speak up, and steps in when the system won’t listen.
As a Black mother of five, Wallace became a doula because she believes she is a living example of what can happen when the system does not listen. During her third pregnancy in 2008, Wallace felt she didn’t get the care or attention she needed while she was vomiting day and night. She experienced severe weight loss, and was unable to sleep, eat, or care for her other two children, she said.
Her son Jeremiah was born on April 10, 2009, and died seven months later. While there are no definitive answers, Wallace still wonders many years later if her son would have survived if her
Joia, Glover also greeted throngs of cheering young people who gathered at the Capitol to meet him.
“Capt. Victor J. Glover Jr., a native of Pomona, Calif., has a story that reflects the very best of our state and our nation,” said Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego), chair of the CLBC.
Born on April 30, 1976, Glover graduated from Ontario High School in Ontario, California. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in general engineering from California Polytechnic State University in 1999 and received his Navy “Wings of Gold” in 2001. He also holds three master’s degrees.
“In 2013, while serving as a legislative fellow in the United States Senate, Capt. Glover was selected by NASA as a member of its astronaut corps,” Weber Pierson said. “He completed astronaut training and quickly became one of the agency’s most respected leaders.”
health complications during pregnancy had been addressed.
In any given week, Dani Wallace is on the living room floor practicing yoga with a pregnant mother, on the phone with a hospital director making sure she gets into a delivery room, or mapping out her next advocacy plan so that another Black pregnant woman will be heard.
For a growing number of Black mothers in Bakersfield, a doula was the difference between being heard and being ignored, between a birth plan honored or overridden. Between a mother who came home, and one who didn’t.
Before joining NASA, Glover served as a test pilot, flying aircraft such as the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, an all-weather, twin-engine, multirole combat aircraft.
The Artemis II mission was the first crewed flight of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft. It carried four astronauts around the Moon before splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026.
Many of the lawmakers attending were accompanied by their children and young people from their communities, giving them an opportunity to meet Glover in person.
“Here’s the thing, the little Black and Brown kids look at me and see someone with a face that looks like theirs. That’s super important,” Glover told CBM. “What else is important is that some of those kids are from Marin County,
and other places.”
Accompanied by NASA colleagues and members of his family, including his wife, Dionna Glover, and daughters Maya and
Orange County
Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego), left, and Asm. Mia Bonta (D-Alameda) await their introduction during the California Legislative Black Caucus Juneteenth Celebration at the State Capitol on June 17, 2026. PHOTO: Antonio Ray Harvey
CLBC Concert at the Capitol June 17, 2026. PHOTO: Antonio Ray Harvey
Dr. Anucha. PHOTO: Cecil Egbele/ Bakersfield News Observer
Capt. Victor J. Glover Jr., left, poses for a photo with Asm. LaShae Sharp-Collins (D-San Diego) following Juneteenth activities on the Assembly floor on June 18, 2026. PHOTO: Antonio Ray Harvey
OUR URBAN HOSPITALS ARE AT RISK
By Debru Carthan SPECIAL TO CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA PARTNERS
As a frontline healthcare worker, I know what happens when hospitals are stretched too thin: people wait for hours in crowded emergency rooms, nurses try to care for too many patients at once, families delay treatment because they’re afraid of the bill. In many Black and working-class neighborhoods, this isn’t a temporary crisis, it’s a daily reality, and without intervention, it’s about to get much, much worse.
The federal budget enacted by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans cuts $100 billion from California healthcare to pay for enormous tax cuts for billionaires. Now, hospitals that already operate on razor-thin margins are being told to absorb devastating losses so that California’s richest 200 billionaires can continue to avoid paying their fair share.
A recent analysis by Public Citizen identified 83 California hospitals at heightened risk of closure, layoffs, or service cuts because of the new federal funding cuts — the highest number of any state in the country. Many are urban safety-net hospitals that primarily serve Black, working-class patients in communities where people already struggle to access care.
By Craig J. DeLuz CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
On June 10, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the findings of a sixmonth investigation into the UC Davis School of Medicine admissions practices.
The probe focused on whether the university’s “Davis Scale” violated the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which barred colleges and universities from considering race in admissions decisions.
Following that landmark decision, many institutions turned to race-neutral factors such as income, neighborhood conditions, parental education, and access to opportunity as ways to broaden student diversity. The central question in the UC Davis case is whether those factors were used as lawful measures of disadvantage or as a proxy for race to achieve outcomes the Court said could not be pursued directly.
True diversity in medicine is valuable. Different experiences and perspectives can strengthen the profession when they are earned through real preparation. But that kind of diversity must be built by better equipping underrepresented students to compete on equal footing—not by lowering standards or engineering racial outcomes through the back door.
When institutions choose shortcuts instead, everyone ultimately loses: the students, the profession, and the patients it serves. Nowhere is this clearer than at the UC Davis School of Medicine.
Facilities like Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles, East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital, Hollywood Presbyterian, and PIH Good Samaritan are lifelines for patients who rely on Medi-Cal, emergency rooms, trauma services, and public healthcare systems, and they’re all at-risk of closing because California’s billionaires pay much lower tax rates than working people pay out of every paycheck.
That’s why healthcare workers are supporting a modest, onetime tax on billionaires that will prevent hospital closures and ensure that the state’s billionaires finally pay their fair share.
Black Californians already face higher rates of hypertension, maternal mortality, asthma, stroke, and preventable emergency room visits. Structural inequality has created enormous gaps in health outcomes, and cutting healthcare funding will only widen them. According to the Public Citizen analysis, hospitals at greatest risk from federal healthcare cuts disproportionately serve Black and Latino communities and higherpoverty areas.
Healthcare workers understand what happens when hospitals disappear. Ambulances travel farther. ER wait times explode. Patients delay care until small problems become life-threatening emergencies. Overcrowding increases burnout for nurses, technicians, respiratory therapists, and doctors who are already exhausted from years of understaffing.
UC Davis has handed the Department of Justice a near-perfect exhibit of exactly how this misguided approach plays out in practice. School leaders created the “Davis Scale,” a scoring system that gives extra consideration to applicants from lower-income families, those whose parents had less education, and those who grew up in underserved areas. On paper, it sounds perfectly race-neutral.
In practice, Associate Dean Mark Henderson explained the real point with refreshing candor: it was “class-based affirmative action,” and “class struggles have a huge overlap with race — that’s how we skirted the issue.”
One almost has to admire his honesty. Most prefer to whisper such things in private emails. Here, the architect publicly described their workaround, promoted it to other medical schools, and celebrated the results. Internal documents and simulations showed they tested the scale specifically to increase Black and Hispanic enrollment. They tracked racial percentages like sports scores and proudly announced that “underrepresented in medicine” students had tripled, reaching levels that neatly matched California’s demographics.
When the very people who designed the tool openly admit it was built to produce the racial outcomes the Supreme Court had just forbidden, their defense loses much of its force. Intent matters. As Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the Students for Fair Admissions decision, “what cannot be done directly cannot be done indirectly. The Constitution deals with substance, not shadows.”
The law looks at reality, not the clever label. When adminis-
And when city hospitals close, the damage spreads quickly. Community clinics lose referral partners. Trauma centers absorb impossible patient loads. Families without reliable transportation suddenly have to travel across counties for life-saving care, when every second matters. When these things happen, patients die unnecessarily. Families lose loved ones, and healthcare workers feel helpless.
Meanwhile, billionaires are doing fine. They continue benefiting from a tax system that allows their immense fortunes to grow largely untouched, which is why California’s billionaire tax proposal isn’t just necessary, it’s long overdue.
The idea is simple: if billionaires have accumulated extraordinary wealth while public systems collapse around us, they should contribute more to sustaining the society that made that wealth possible. A modest tax on extreme wealth could help stabilize hospitals, protect emergency services, preserve healthcare jobs, and keep care accessible for millions of Californians.
We can either act to protect the hospitals our communities depend on, or we can continue rewarding concentrated wealth while the hospitals and ERs we rely on close their doors forever.
Healthcare workers already know our answer. And this November, we hope you’ll join us in voting our values by insisting billionaires finally pay their fair share.
trators publicly confess they crafted the Davis Scale as a workaround — “that’s how we skirted the issue” — they hand their critics the strongest evidence possible.
The deeper problem is not just legal evasion; it is the quiet harm done to the very students these policies claim to uplift.
This “mismatch” effect is not speculation. Decades of evidence, including what happened in California after Proposition 209 banned racial preferences, show that Black and Hispanic students often succeeded at higher rates when admitted to schools where their academic preparation matched the pace of their peers. Lowering the bar does not raise people up; it simply moves the finish line and leaves many still short of real competence. It hurts the students who struggle, the patients who deserve highly skilled doctors, and the profession’s overall standards. There is also the subtler cost of stigma. Talented students who would have earned their place on merit find their achievements clouded by doubt—both from others and, sometimes, from themselves. The soft bigotry of lowered expectations is still bigotry, and it carries a human price.
Medicine is not a demographic balancing act. Patients of every background deserve doctors chosen for knowledge and skill. Real, lasting diversity comes from preparing underrepresented students to compete successfully at the highest levels—not from lowering standards to manufacture the desired mix. UC Davis’s own documents and public statements have made the DOJ’s job easier: intent was never truly hidden. True progress requires raising preparation long before students reach medical school — not inventing new ways to pretend the gaps do not exist.
As the nation observed Juneteenth, many Black women are reframing the holiday not just as a commemoration of emancipation, but as a powerful call to embrace rest as a revolutionary act of personal liberation. This perspective connects the freedom celebrated on June 19 to the ongoing struggle for wellness and self-preservation in a society that has historically demanded their ceaseless labor.
The concept is rooted in the history of chattel slavery, where the bodies of Black women were exploited not only for labor but also for reproduction, leaving no room for personal autonomy or rest. Though the Emancipation Proclamation and subsequent events ended
legal enslavement, the cultural expectation for Black women to be “superhuman”—tireless workers, caregivers, and community pillars— has persisted. This “strong Black woman” trope, while sometimes worn as a badge of honor, is also a damaging legacy that often discourages vulnerability and prioritizes productivity over personal health.
In this context, choosing rest becomes a radical act of defiance. Proponents argue it is a direct rejection of a “grind culture” that disproportionately affects women of color and a reclamation of the time and energy systematically stolen from their ancestors. By setting firm boundaries, prioritizing mental and physical health, and refusing to sacrifice their well-being, Black women exercise a form of autonomy central to true freedom.
This is not about idleness, but about strategic self-preservation in the face of systemic pressures.
Embracing “softness” is another key element of this revolutionary rest. The term is used to describe the act of allowing for vulnerability, emotional expression, and gentleness—qualities often suppressed by the need to appear resilient. By choosing softness, Black women push back against dehumanizing standards that demand they be eternally stoic and unbreakable, instead affirming their right to a full and gentle human experience.
cal observance. It honors ancestors not just by remembering their struggle, but by actively living out the freedoms for which they fought— including the fundamental human right to rest, heal, and thrive.
This story is based on an article originally published by
Ultimately, this interpretation transforms Juneteenth into a deeply personal and politi-
the Garland Journal.
By Joce Blake GET UP MORNINGS WITH ERICA CAMPBELL
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
County, 211 San Diego Launches New WorkReady Hub
Support For CalFresh Work Requirements
The San Diego County Communications Office announced that the 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.
“It’s a new online resource designed to help people understand these
new federal requirements and access the support they need,” Board Vice Chair Monica Montgomery Steppe said. “This reflects a broader belief that government should help people navigate these difficult moments, not create more barriers.”
“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 14 in the home and are physically and mentally able to work.
“Whether you call the Access Customer Service Call Center, visit a Family Resource Center, dial 2-1-1 or go online, there’s no wrong door,” County Interim Director of Self Sufficiency Alberto Banuelos, PhD, said. “We will meet you where you are and help you find the resourc es you need.”
Youth Leadership Academy Gala
Th e Ebony Pearls Foundation of San Diego Inc.®, in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Epsilon Xi Omega Chapter, hosted its 70th Annual Ebony Pearls Youth Leadership Academy Gala (formerly EXO Debutante Ball), “A Platinum Legacy of Culture, Excellence and Leadership,” at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel Ballroom under the leadership of Kim Barnes and Tracey Jenkins-Martin.
16 dynamic young women, “Ebony Pearls,” were formally presented before family, friends, and the community in a ceremony rich with elegance and tradition: Havannah Ashton, Jaya Carter, Nyema Curtis, Sanaiya LangstonHartzog, Malaysia Jordan, Payton Keller, Myah Madden, Niyana Massey, Tia Mull, Jada Nash, Aaliyah Payne, Taylor Perry, Tanayah Smith, Harmoney Snowten, Raya Tapps, and Jaidyn Wilson.
16 confident young men served with distinction as escorts: Jahmir Blackmon, Jerymiah Blackmon, Dareyen Bridges, Jr., Maximus Brown, Derriyon Cromer, Zaybrein Durant,
Dillan Durruthy, Amir Franks, Jeyron Jones, Aaron Majors, Jr., Christian Okafor, Qiave Pierce, Xzavier Robinson, William Sanders, Tyler Williams, and Salim Underwood, Jr.
The Ebony Pearls gracefully performed choreographed dances, including the Waltz, with their escorts. Followed by a father-daughter dance. Heartfelt messages from parents to their daughters and a high-energy dance routine by the escorts created a memorable event. The evening came to a joyful conclusion with a lively DJ set that had guests on the dance floor.
The Gala marked the conclusion of a sevenmonth interactive leadership program ded icated to cultivating high scholastic and ethical standards, promoting unity and friend-
CalFresh recipients should do these three things:
1. Contact the Access Customer Service Center at 866-262-9881 with eligibility questions
2. Ensure contact information is up to date
3. A nd explore available resources through 211 San Diego and the WorkReady Hub.
ship, enhancing social skills, and demonstrating community service. Weekly workshops covered career exploration, STEM, healthy
decision-making, self-love, financial planning, and college scholarship preparation. Mentor/mentee relationships, cultural events, and civic engagement further enriched the journey.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Epsilon Xi Omega Chapter proudly celebrated 70 years of uplifting, mentoring, and presenting the very best of Black youth excellence.
2026-2027 Ebony Pearl Youth Leadership Academy Applications are now being accepted. Visit www.theebonypearlsfoundation.com for more information.
San Diego County Administration Building PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons
Courtesy of Ms. Louise Labrie
HEALTHY LIVING
Summer Safety Tips for San Diego County Families
Families across San Diego County are enjoying more time outdoors, traveling or trying to beat the heat. While the season offers plenty of chances for fun, the warmer months pose a higher risk of preventable injuries.
To help keep families safe, the County shared essential summer safety tips focused on water safety, heat safety, window safety, travel vaccines, bike and e-bike safety and pet care.
Water Safety
County data from 2016–2024 shows 346 drowning deaths and more than 1,500 near drownings. In 2024 alone, 35 people died from drowning, and nearly all of near drownings involved children ages 0 to 9 years.
Key water safety reminders:
• Always designate a responsible adult supervising children at all times around water.
• Avoid distractions around water.
• Learn CPR.
• Use life vests for children.
• Swim near lifeguards.
• Install pool fencing and alarms.
• Teach kids to swim early.
• Empty kiddie pools and buckets after use.
• Always swim with a buddy. Find more resources at sdswimsafer.org.
Heat Safety and Sun Protection
High temperatures can be dangerous and lead to heat-related illness, stroke or even death. Signs of overheating include exhaustion, dizziness, nausea, confusion and headache. Children and older adults are especially at risk. Stay safe by:
• Staying in air-conditioned spaces during peak heat.
• Wearing light, loose-fitting clothing.
• Drinking plenty of water and avoiding alcohol and sugary drinks.
• Never leaving children, older adults or pets in a vehicle.
• Limiting direct sun exposure.
Visit County Cool Zones on the county website to find for free air-conditioned relief at libraries, community centers and other locations. [visit https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/]
Window Safety
The summer heat often means more open windows, which can be dangerous for young children. Prevent window-related injuries by:
• Keeping windows closed and locked when young kids are present.
• Avoid relying on screens for protection
• Moving furniture away from windows.
• Supervising children near windows, balconies and patios.
Vaccines and Travel
If traveling, especially internationally, confirm children are up to date on the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Contact your healthcare provider or visit a County public health center if you need assistance.
Bike and Ride Safety
Prevent injuries this summer by:
• Wearing bright reflective clothing.
• Taking a device-specific riding course.
Pet Safety in Hot Weather
Pets are part of the family too. Keep them safe by:
• Wearing properly fitted helmets when riding a bike, scooter or skateboard, including the right type of helmet for the device.
• Checking e-bikes for compliance with local regulations.
• Ensuring riders understand how to operate their device.
When Ice Cream Is Not Ice Cream
By Vince Faust
Ice cream is one of the most popular desserts in the United States. Kids love it. Adults love it. Even pets try to sneak a lick when no one is looking.
But here is something many people do not realize: Not everything in the freezer aisle labeled or packaged like ice cream is actually ice cream.
Some products look like ice cream, taste like ice cream and come in similar containers. But legally, they are not allowed to use the term “ice cream” on the label.
real be something else entirely? And how can you tell before you buy it?
To answer that, it helps to understand what ice cream really is, the rules it must follow and why some companies make alternatives.
What qualifies as ice cream?
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration sets rules for many foods, including ice cream. These are called “standards of identity,” and they define what a product must contain to use a specific name.
cream,” it must:
• Contain at least 10% milk fat
• Be made from dairy ingredients such as milk or cream
• Include a minimum amount of milk solids
• Limit the amount of air whipped into the product (known as overrun)
If a product does not meet these standards, it cannot legally be called ice cream — even if it looks and tastes similar.
Instead, manufacturers use terms such as “frozen dairy dessert” or “frozen treat.” That means a product you have been buying for years may not technically be ice cream at all.
Why companies make “almost ice cream”
There are a few common reasons manufacturers produce alternatives.
• It is less expensive: Real ice cream requires a significant amount of milk fat, which comes from cream. Cream is costly. By replacing some of it with less expensive ingredients — such as vegetable oils or corn syrup — companies can reduce production costs. However, doing so means the product no longer meets the ice cream standard.
• It has a longer shelf life: Many frozen dairy desserts use stabilizers and gums to maintain texture over time. These ingredients help prevent ice crystals and keep products smooth during long storage periods. Traditional ice cream can become icy or grainy, especially if it melts and refreezes.
• It is easier to scoop: Some alternatives are formulated to stay soft at lower temperatures, making them easier to scoop straight from the freezer — a feature many consumers appreciate.
These products are not necessarily unsafe or unhealthy, but they are different from traditional ice cream.
How to tell the difference
Once you know what to look for, it is easier than you might think to spot the real thing.
Check the front label: The product name matters. The FDA requires accurate labeling on the front of the package.
• Ice cream: Meets federal standards
• Frozen dairy dessert: Does not meet ice cream standards
• Non-dairy frozen dessert: Plant-based
• Sherbet: Contains a small amount of dairy
• Sorbet: No dairy
• Gelato: Different fat and air content
• Frozen custard: Contains egg yolks
• Walking dogs early and staying in grassy or shaded areas.
• Keeping pets indoors during the hottest hours of the day.
• Providing shade, fresh water and cooling tools like kiddie pools or misters.
• If the label avoids the words “ice cream,” that is intentional.
Read the ingredients list: Traditional ice cream typically has a short, dairybased ingredient list:
• Cream • Milk
• Sugar
• Egg yolks (optional)
• Flavorings such as vanilla, cocoa or fruit
• Products with longer lists — including stabilizers and fillers — are often not true ice cream. Ingredients to watch for include:
• Mono- and diglycerides
• Vegetable oils
• Guar gum
• Carrageenan
• Corn syrup solids
• Whey protein concentrate
Compare fat content: True ice cream must contain at least 10% milk fat. You can often get a sense of this by checking the nutrition label.
Higher fat content generally indicates traditional ice cream. Lower fat content may signal a frozen dairy dessert or sherbet.
Notice the texture: Once opened, texture can offer clues:
• Ice cream: Dense, creamy, melts slowly
• Frozen dairy dessert: Lighter, fluffier, melts faster, sometimes foamy
• Gelato: Dense, smooth, less air
These are not legal definitions, but they are useful indicators.
Be aware of brand differences: Some brands produce both ice cream and frozen dairy desserts. The difference may vary by flavor.
For example, certain flavors within the same brand may be labeled “ice cream,” while others are labeled “frozen dairy dessert” due to ingredient changes. Always check the front label rather than assuming consistency across products.
The bottom line
Whether you prefer vanilla, chocolate or novelty flavors, knowing how to read the label can help you choose what you are actually buying.
The key takeaway is simple: If the front label does not say “ice cream,” it is not ice cream.
That does not mean it is bad — just different. Understanding the distinction helps you make informed choices and get exactly what you expect from your next scoop.
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By Lauren Jones Staff Writer
t was a beautiful day for hundreds of senior citizens, or as they liked to be called, “Seasoned Citizens”, of ages ranging between those in their 70s, 80s, and 90s who gathered on Friday, June 19, 2026, to celebrate Juneteenth at the George Stevens Senior Center in San Diego. The room was buzzing with laughter, soft tears and many happy hellos between the people who don’t get to see each other too often. They had plates that were amazing, including fried fish and baked chicken served with baked beans, a roll and salad, along with the table-side service from the volunteers who showed such care as if they were being paid.
A highlight of the celebration was the presentation of a proclamation from the San Diego City Council officially recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth Day in the City of San Diego by Councilmember Henry L. Foster III.
The event featured an array of entertainment, including San Diego's own Dauché, who served as DJ and commentator for the celebration. Guests also enjoyed performances by the live band Sound Collage, talented vocalists, and a moving theatrical presentation provided by the Old Globe. The volunteers brought the play to life as a satire about a white woman selling hair products to black women. The Buffalo Soldiers San Diego Chapter who come out every year performed a ceremonial colors march, adding to the significance of the occasion. A wonderful way of starting the celebration of the Juneteenth weekend!
he Cooper Family Foundation hosted its annual Juneteenth festival last Saturday at Memorial Park to celebrate emancipation, community, and culture. The big celebration featured an array of live gospel, Africana, and R&B music, with a special performance from headliner DURTIRYCE, a Frankie Beverly tribute band. Attendees could eat for free from a sack lunch provided by the Coopers or choose from 17 different food trucks.
The Cooper Juneteenth experience is always an opportunity to hang out and socialize with old friends and the perfect place to make new ones. The popular educational wall always
The Black Family Statue Returns t
By Darrel Wheeler CONTRIBUTING WRITER
On the 13th of June, at Neal Petties Mountain View Community Park, a special unveiling of the iconic Black Family statue took place.
The wooden statue that stood prominently from 1974 until the mid-to-late ’80s could not endure the test of time.
Long-time Southeast resident and community leader, Jeffrey Hayes, remembered the days:
“When park visitors could see the only statue and plaque in the park that recognized the importance of family in our culture, I knew I had to do something to help bring it back.”
Thanks to Hayes’ relentless due diligence and his team of supporters, the statue has been recreated in carbon steel to ensure it lasts for years to come.
“We have been working on this
project for a long time, and it has finally come to fruition thanks to people like Senator Akilah Weber, journalist Paul Krueger, sculptor Mike Bradbury, the Wade family, and a host of other very important people who made this very
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Photo from the statue dedication day in 1974. C.J. Johnson (L) the stonemason who created the brick base, and Rossie Wade (R) the artist, stand in front of the original statue. PHOTO: Courtesy of the San Diego History Center
provides teachable moments for the youth and adults, while the kids zone allowed youngsters to participate in a wide variety of activities.
Melina Jones of the Cooper Family Foundation shared, “Our goal is to always help and
o Mountain View Community Park Celebration
important day possible,” Hayes shared.
City representatives, community-based organizations, family members representing the original statue designer, Rossie S. Wade, and supporters of the restoration project showed up to the historic ceremony.
be an asset to our community. We have health booths with health screenings and information. We wanted to help recycle the Black dollar for the vendors. I think things went great today.”
long-awaited unveiling of the beautiful monument. Loud applause, cheers, and a special blessing from Makeda Dread Cheatom closed the ceremony.
The day’s event was followed by a Juneteenth celebration featuring a free BBQ, live entertainment, a petting zoo, face painting, dancers, information booths, and more.
After all the speeches, proclamations, and recognition awards, it was time for the
Monica Montgomery-Steppe of District 4, Daniel Horton representing City Council member Henry
Foster, Carole Boyce, and Lynn Brown were some of the speakers who took the podium to express the significance of the Black Family as a symbol of hope.
PHOTO: Courtesy of Carol Boyce
Jeffrey Hayes
By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer
n Thursday, June 18, Dr. John Warren of the Voice & Viewpoint was asked to be the guest speaker for Thrive Lemon Grove’s Juneteenth celebration.
Held at the Lee House at Treganza Heritage Park in Lemon Grove, Dr. Warren led a valuable discussion on the true meaning and importance of Juneteenth.
"I asked him if he could be our guest
speaker because every time I heard him speak, he was so informative on a multitude of subjects. He answered everybody's questions with such ease and so much depth," event coordinator Minola Mason shared.
Along with this discussion, the event featured live music and a spoken word performance. Community members were invited to enjoy the Lemon Grove Farmer’s Market, which featured food and retail vendors, family-friendly activities, and a chance to come together to celebrate in honor of such a significant holiday.
San Diego came alive last weekend in a vibrant display of community and culture in honor of Juneteenth. From block parties and music festivals to friendly family fun, thousands gathered across the city to celebrate Black joy and togetherness.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BUSINESS / INTERNATIONAL NEWS
A Salute to Our African Nations
Democratic Republic of Congo’s Path to Independence: June 30, 1960
Seychelles’ Path to Independence: June 29, 1976
Djibouti’s Path to Independence: June 27, 1977
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER:
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations, acknowledging our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us as we work together to build better lives.
Democratic Republic of Congo’s Path to Independence: June 30, 1960
The Democratic Republic of the Congo achieved independence from Belgium on June 30, 1960. Prior to independence, the Congo had endured exploitation under the Congo Free State, and later as the Belgian Congo. The Congolese people faced forced labor, political exclusion, and economic exploitation despite the territory’s vast natural wealth. Growing nationalist movements in the 1950s, led by Congolese leaders demanding self-determination, eventually pressured Belgium to negotiate a transfer of power.
sented a defining moment in the history of the Seychellois people.
First-Ever MOB The Business Bus Tour in Southeast San Diego
Courtesy of Women of Southeast
The first MOB The Business Bus Tour, organized by Women of Southeast, brought together community members, entrepreneurs, and supporters for a day dedicated to shopping, supporting, and circulating dollars within Black-owned businesses throughout San Diego.
From 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., participants traveled together, visited local businesses, met business owners, learned their stories, and invested directly into the community. The sold-out tour demonstrated the power of collective spending and what can happen when a community intentionally supports local entrepreneurs.
• C atcher Ice Cream – @catchericecream Sema Harris, owner of Flex Embroidery Custom Apparel shared: "I had a great time at the event and was grateful for the opportunity to support other Black-owned businesses. It was inspiring to learn more about the Southeast community, meet local entrepreneurs, and hear their stories. I can't wait for the next one!"
How to Create a Business Succession Plan: A Guide to Getting Started
For many business owners, succession planning is often pushed aside by day-to-day demands. But having a clear plan for what happens to your business once you’re ready to step back is one of the most important ways to protect what you’ve built.
PNC’s Business Owner Wealth Insights Report shows that nearly 70% of owners agree planning for the future is important, but 1 in 3 have not yet formalized their succession plan. One of the biggest barriers: its perceived complexity.
rent owner will retain.
Create a Transition Timeline
A phased transition over several years allows for:
• d eliberate leadership development and mentoring;
• g radual transfer of responsibilities and relationships;
• reduced operational disruption; and
• greater flexibility in structuring ownership transfer.
Once independent, Joseph Kasa-Vubu became the country’s first president, and Patrice Lumumba became its first prime minister. Independence represented a significant milestone in Africa’s broader decolonization movement and symbolized the Congolese people's aspirations for freedom and national sovereignty. Although the country soon faced political instability during the Congo Crisis, June 30th remains a proud national holiday honoring the resilience of the Congolese people.
Seychelles’ Path to Independence: June 29, 1976
The birth of the Republic of Seychelles opened a new chapter of self-determination and nation-building. As Africa’s smallest country by both land area and population, Seychelles embarked on the task of shaping its own political and economic future. While the years that followed brought significant political changes, including a shift to one-party rule before the return to multiparty democracy in 1993, independence remains a source of national pride.
Djibouti’s Path to Independence: June 27, 1977
became independent from the United Kingdom on June 29, 1976. During colonization, a plantation economy emerged. Independence marked the culmination of negotiations with Great Britain and repre -
Djibouti became independent on June 27, 1977. The area had first come under French influence in the 19th century through agreements with Afar sultans in 1862 and later with Somali groups in 1885, leading to the establishment of French Somaliland. Tensions developed between the Afar and Somali populations, largely due to disputes over political representation and perceptions of unequal French support.
Two referendums in 1958 and 1967 kept the territory tied to France, though both were marked by controversy over voter eligibility and ethnic tensions. A final referendum in 1977 resulted in independence, ending French colonial rule and creating the Republic of Djibouti. After independence,
became the first
Start With Alignment, Not Mechanics
The most effective succession plans start with clarity on outcomes – not mechanics.
Start by clarifying your priorities, including financial goals, business direction, and stakeholder expectations. This alignment will guide key decisions, from choosing a successor to structuring the transition.
Jim Benedict, head of Business Owner Solutions, PNC Private Bank, said: “We tell clients to ‘begin with the end in mind.’ How would they like their family wealth and business to be structured? What do they want to accomplish? What’s important to them?
Once we know the answers to those questions, we can look at succession methods and wealth structures.”
Identify and Develop Future Leadership
The next step is determining who could eventually lead the business.
Potential successors may include family members, partners, employees or outside buyers.
Each option brings distinct considerations, including whether the successor has the skills to lead, how the transfer will be structured, and what level of involvement the cur-
Get a Realistic Business Valuation
A professional valuation provides a clearer picture of financial health and helps guide retirement, tax, and other transition decisions.
It also gives an owner a reliable value to incorporate into personal financial planning and a framework to evaluate whether unsolicited offers are credible and worth pursuing.
Communicate the Plan
One of the most overlooked aspects of succession planning is communication.
Businesses successfully navigating succession tend to focus on three areas:
• C larity: defining roles, expectations, and the future leadership structure.
• Alignment: ensuring key stakeholders share a common understanding of direction.
• Consistency: establishing regular opportunities to revisit and refine the plan.
Review and Update Regularly
Review your plan regularly, especially after major business changes, leadership shifts, or personal life events. Keeping the plan current helps ensure it stays aligned with your goals and your company’s needs.
Steps You Can Take Today
• D ocument your top two or three succession goals;
• I dentify at least one potential successor; and
• S chedule a conversation with a trusted financial or legal advisor.
Creating a succession plan may feel like a future concern, but planning ahead can help protect your business, support your employees, and make the next chapter smoother for everyone involved.
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president and established a one-party state, marking the beginning of a long period of centralized political control.
Flag of the Democratic Republic of Congo PHOTO: WIKIMEDIACOMMONS
Seychelles Flag PHOTO: WIKIMEDIACOMMONS A group of women with the Djibouti flag. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIACOMMONS
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SPORTS/EDUCATION SPORTS
Isaac Cook: A Local High School Standout to Watch
By Mike West Contributing Writer
Wh en Isaac Cook sprung into action at San Diego State’s passing tournament this past weekend, the fleet wide receiver did not disappoint. Running effortlessly like a gazelle, Cook caught 4 touchdown passes. From the looks of his highlights on his X page, the Senior from Cathedral Catholic High School is growing into his frame, and he sports a long stride that will benefit his efforts to continue his outstanding high school career.
According to Max Preps, the flashy route runner emerged onto the scene during his sophomore season in 2024. According to his tracked MaxPreps High School Profile, his sophomore numbers were 54 Receptions; 1,251 Receiving Yards; 13 Touchdowns, averaging 25 Yards Per Catch.
The 6’ 1” 185-pound Receiver posted
his own numbers for his 2025 season on his X page and his production held steady. He Finished the season with 49 Receptions 1,249 Receiving Yards, 12 Touchdowns, and averaged 25.3 Yards Per Reception.
In addition, @AthleteMogul crowned Cook the top high school performer of the week for his scintillating 6 catches for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Dons defeated Helix on September 24, 2025. Cook was instrumental in Cathedral Catholic’s run to the San Diego Section Division Championship appearance.
Not only is he gifted — he also clocked a 10.48 100-meter dash time in May 2025. Cook is a smooth route runner, and he is faster than he looks. He makes it easy for his quarterback to deliver a strike. Cook has strong hands and shows the capability to catch tough passes in traffic.
One of his best characteristics is that he focuses on catching the ball
EDUCATION
Following commencement ceremonies in June in which more than 4,700 students graduated, the Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) recognized several outstanding 2026 employees.
GUHSD’s 2026 honorees include:
Dr. Mark Jeffers, Mount Miguel High School — District Teacher of the Year & San Diego County Teacher of the Year: Dr. Mark Jeffers has served at Mount Miguel High School since 2005 and is the founder and coordinator of the Matador Early College (MEC) program. Dr. Jeffers was also recognized in May as a San Diego County Teacher
of the Year.
Egypt Hopes To Continue Rise Of African Football With First-Ever World Cup Win Against New Zealand
By Connor Joyce Associated Press
History is on the horizon for Egypt, a favorite in Sunday’s World Cup match against New Zealand. Not only could the 28th-ranked Pharaohs get their first World Cup win against the No. 83 All Whites, they also would be in strong position to make the knockout round.
The match “is everything in our world for the moment,” Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Saturday in comments translated from Arabic.
Their pursuit of history is part of a larger surge in African soccer's global standing.
The expanded 48-team pool at this year’s tournament helped give African teams more representation and a chance to show they belong at the top level of international soccer. A record 10 teams are representing the continent at the World Cup, Egypt among them.
“The national squads of Africa have proven their great performance many times at the World Cup, including this one,” Hassan said.
At the 2022 World Cup, Morocco made a memorable run to the semifinals.
Other African teams have made their mark on this World Cup already, with Ghana and Ivory Coast winning their opening matches against Panama and Ecuador, respectively. Four African teams, including Egypt, played to a draw in their opening matches.
The Pharaohs’ 1-1 draw against Belgium gave them their first
before shifting into high gear — he is a clutch receiver. Cook is elusive after the catch and explosive once the ball is in his hands.
Those skills were noticed throughout the West. The three-star recruit received offers from Cal, Boise
Tim Cook, Valhalla High School — District Teacher of the Year: Tim Cook is a 9th-grade Global Studies teacher at Valhalla High School recognized for creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom instruction to real-world issues.
Maggie Ransdell, Granite Hills High School
— District Classified Employee of the Year: Maggie Ransdell serves as Administrative Assistant II in the Vice Principal’s Office at Granite Hills High School, where she plays a key role in supporting school operations and athletics. She works closely with coaches, student-athletes, and families to ensure clear communication and efficient coordination across campus activities.
World Cup point since 1990. They carried a lead into halftime against Belgium, the first time they had done so at the World Cup. In fact, the match against Belgium was only the second time Egypt had ever had a lead against an opponent at all in the tournament.
Morocco staved off five-time champion Brazil, Congo escaped with a draw against Portugal and Cape Verde stunned tournament favorite Spain, holding it scoreless in a 0-0 draw.
From a continent on the rise, Egypt has emerged as a powerhouse. Seven-time winners of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Pharaohs want to demonstrate that their prowess extends outside of Africa at this year’s World Cup.
“We want to represent African football and Arab football,” said Hassan, Egypt’s all-time leading goal scorer and a key player for the Pharaohs at the 1990 World Cup.
State, New Mexico, Colorado State, Fresno State, Wyoming, Nevada, and Utah State before he committed to San Diego State on May 31st.
I suspect young Mr. Cook will ascend further once he graces San Diego County's football fields this
Christine Whitney, El Cajon Valley High School — Superintendent’s Core Values Award: Christine Whitney, Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Lead and Site Learning Specialist at El Cajon Valley High School, is recognized for exemplifying the District’s core values of Caring, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Adriana Bush, Mount Miguel High School
— School Counselor of the Year: Adriana Bush is a school counselor at Mount Miguel
Hassan’s experience helped propel an Egyptian squad headlined by stars Mo Salah and Omar Marmoush back into the tournament after missing out in 2022.
Salah sits two goals shy of matching his coach’s record. The squad also features a solid lineup of younger players, including 18year-old Hamza Abdelkarim. Abdelkarim made his international debut with the senior team in a friendly against Russia just last month, the latest debutant in a new generation of African stars. We want to live up to the aspirations of the Egyptian fans,” Hassan said. “I only think about bringing happiness to our fans.”
After New Zealand, the Pharaohs face Iran in Seattle for the last match in the group stage.
As Egypt closes in on history, the team plays for its fans and nation – and also for Africa.
fall. Congratulations to Isaac Cook — an emerging star and part of the Mountain West's No. 1 2027 recruiting class at San Diego State. You can see a good sample of his highlights on his X page at @Isaac_ Cooki3.
High School recognized for her “studentsfirst” approach and commitment to setting students up for academic and personal success.
Tara Meade, El Capitan High School — District Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year: Tara Meade is an Agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at El Capitan High School. Under her leadership, El Capitan’s Agriculture program was named the Outstanding Southern Region Program by the California Agricultural Teachers’ Association, earning top honors. Ms. Meade was also recognized as a 2026 Golden Owl Award finalist, a statewide recognition honoring excellence in agricultural education.
Photo from Issac Cook X profile.
Egypt's Mohamed Salah, front, works out with teammates during a training session Saturday, June 20, 2026, on the eve of the team's World Cup Group G soccer match against New Zealand in Vancouver, British Columbia. PHOTO: Abbie Parr, AP
PHOTOS: Courtesy of Grossmont Union High School District
CLASSIFIEDS / LEGAL NOTICES
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9012475
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County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 12/19/2025
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PA SYSTEM AND SITE SECURITY UPGRADES AT KEILLER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026, outside the main office of Keiller Leadership Academy, 7270 Lisbon St, San Diego, CA 92114. All attendees must preregister with the District prior to attending the site walk at sandiegounified. org/sitewalks. The Bid and Contract Documents may be downloaded free of charge at the District’s online Planroom at sandiegousdplans.com. All bids must be received electronically via PlanetBids before 1:00 p.m. on FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026. Prime contractors interested in submitting a bid must go to tinyurl.com/SDUSD-PlanetBids then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CC27-0180-05-00-00 PA System and Site Security Upgrades at Keiller Leadership Academy. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration.” The project estimate is between $1 million and $1.3 million, inclusive of allowances. This is a PSA project and requires prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: B, or other appropriate license, subject to District approval. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, George A. Harris III, Director, Fiscal Controls and Information Systems, Facilities Planning and Construction CC27-0180-05-00-00
Fictitious business name(s): Invictus Advisors
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970 Eastlake Pkwy #104
Chula Vista, CA 91914
County of San Diego
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970 Eastlake Pkwy #104 Chula Vista, CA 91914
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Fictitious business name(s): SunCity Sourdough CO 122 S 20th San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego
1111 6th Ave Ste 550 San Diego, CA 92101
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The first day of business was: 06/10/2026
This business is hereby registered by the following: Ibbel Naomi Bustillos 1111 6th Ave Ste 550 San Diego, CA 92101
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This business is hereby registered by the following: Soma Coffee Society 1388 Kettner Blvd, Unit 603 San Diego, CA 92101 State of Incorporation/ Organization California
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StartUp on Steroids 420 Milagrosa Cir Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego
1041 Market St. Ste. 165 San Diego, CA 92101
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This business is hereby registered by the following: Han Solo Ventures LLC 1041 Market St. Ste. 165 San Diego, CA 92101 State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 15, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on June 15, 2031 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9013254
Fictitious business name(s): Skintuitive 3627 Fifth Ave. Suite #5 San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego
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: Coel Mahal LLC 21200 W. Oxnard St. #547 Woodland Hills, CA 91365 State of Incorporation/ Organization
California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 12, 2026
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9012795
Fictitious business name(s): Brown Cup Cafe & Catering
401 N Coast Hwy Suite 105 Oceanside, CA 92054
County of San Diego
271 Blue Springs Ln Oceanside, CA 92054
This business is conducted by:
A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 05/31/2026
This business is hereby registered by the following: Vantora LLC 271 Blue Springs Ln Oceanside, CA 92054 State of Incorporation/ Organization
California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 08, 2026
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I Know Thats Rite LLC DBA I Know Thats Rite 8025 Clairmont Blvd #2300 San Diego, CA 92111
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9011120
Fictitious business name(s): Telesforo Paint 5385 Clairemont Mesa Blvd A20 San Diego, CA 92117
County of San Diego
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This business is hereby registered by the following: Rigoberto Telesforo Santiago 5385 Clairemont Mesa Blvd A20 San Diego, CA 92117
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2026-9012619
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
401 W. A St Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92101 State of Incorporation/ Organization
California
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2026-9012051
Fictitious business name(s): Sunshine Emulsion 4640 Cass St. #90315 San Diego, CA 92109
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: 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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2026-9011583
Fictitious business name(s): Pathways For Independence And Inclusion 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
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
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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
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 10, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on June 10, 2031
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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
This fictitious business name will expire on June 08, 2031
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Fictitious business name(s): Get Buzzd Permanent Jewelry 1741 La Corta Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 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: Barbara Flores 1741 La Corta Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 12, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on May 12, 2031
06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9012145
Fictitious business name(s): SH-Lushie's 4659 Texas St. #14 San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: Co-Partners
Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: James May 4659 Texas St. #14 San Diego, CA 92116
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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
This fictitious business name will expire on May 29, 2031 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9012839
Fictitious business name(s): Seeding Joy 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
This fictitious business name will expire on June 08, 2031 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02
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
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
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
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
An Individual
The first day of business was: 05/20/2026
This business is hereby registered by the following: Ryan Robert Riba 4079 Governor Drive Unit #1147 San Diego, CA 92122
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 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2026-9011817
Fictitious business name(s): Solar Doc USA 1655 Broadway Ste 28 Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: 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: 05/08/2026
This business is hereby registered by the following: Yuriy Buzcko P.O. Box 261695 San Diego, CA 92126
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 08, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on May 08, 2031 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2026-9010721
Fictitious business name(s): Psychedelic Integration Press
1312 Via Terrassa Encinitas, CA 92024 County of San Diego
P.O. Box 261695 San Diego, CA 92126
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 05/13/2026
This business is hereby registered by the following: Yuriy Buzcko P.O. Box 261695 San Diego, CA 92126
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 13, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on May 13, 2031
06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9010722
Fictitious
Yuriy Buzcko P.O. Box 261695 San Diego, CA 92126
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 13, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on May 13, 2031
06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9011783
Fictitious business name(s): HK Elite Builders 10679 Westview Parkway, 2nd Floor San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego
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: HK Elite Builders, LLC 10679 Westview Parkway, 2nd Floor San Diego, CA 92126 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 2026-9009790
Fictitious business name(s): Designs For All Occasions 3 4321 52nd St. 401 San Diego, CA 92115
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 04/15/2026
This business is hereby registered by the following: Designs 4 All Occasions LLC
4321 52nd St. 401 San Diego, CA 92115
State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 30, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on April 30, 2031 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9010746
Fictitious business name(s): All-In Cleaning
12840 Mapleview St. Lakeside, CA 92040 County of San Diego
12840 Mapleview St. Apt. 10 Lakeside, CA 92040
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 05/13/2026
This business is hereby registered by the following: Michael Lubits
12840 Mapleview St. Apt. 10 Lakeside, CA 92040
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 13, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on May 13, 2031 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2026-9013378
Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: Invictus Advisors
Startup On Steroids Located at: 1041 Market St. Ste. 165 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
A Limited Liability Company
The Fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 04/02/2025 and assigned File no. 2025-9006545
The fictitious business name is being abandoned by: Stark Enterprises LLC 1041 Market St. Ste. 165 San Diego, CA 92101
State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County June 15, 2026 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2026-9013446
Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: JRC Carwash And Detailing
Services Located at: 4055 58th St. Apt. 3 San Diego, CA 92115
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
A General Partnership
The Fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 10/14/2025 and assigned File no. 2025-9019582
The fictitious business name is being abandoned by: Jeuno Christopher Maitre 4055 58th St. Apt. 3 San Diego, CA 92115
Rodeline Denis 4055 58th St. Apt. 3 San Diego, CA 92115
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County June 16, 2026 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16
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
325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 North County Division Case Number 26CU027005N
Petitioner or Attorney: Elizabeth Hernandez Moedano
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Elizabeth Hernandez Moedano filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
a. PRESENT NAME: Elizabeth Hernandez Moedano
PROPOSED NAME: Elizabeth Hernandez
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 24, 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).
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.
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
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
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:
325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 26CU025321C
Petitioner or Attorney: Andriana Hernandez on behalf of minor
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Andriana Hernandez on behalf of minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
a. PRESENT NAME: Ezra Amine Hernandez
PROPOSED NAME: Ezra Aviel Hernandez
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 30, 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.
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.
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
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
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 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
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:
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
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.
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 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
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
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 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).
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.
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 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
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 26CU029829C
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.
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. 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 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
The court will review the documents filed as of the date
a. Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M.
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
Petitioner or Attorney: Kathryn Clenney #174177
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Stefanie Yamamoto
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
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 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).
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.
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
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
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:
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 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.
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.
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
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
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 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Adelia Denise Horn Adelia Horn Case Number: 26PE001057C
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Adelia Horn
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Willie Walls in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.
The Petition for Probate requests that Willie Walls be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 15, 2026 at 1:45 P.M. in Room 502 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Central Courthouse
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.
Petitioner: Willie Walls PO Box 33074 San Diego, CA 92163 (786) 553-8364 06/25, 07/02, 07/09
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Lillie Beatrice Barnett Lillie Barnett
Case Number: 37-2010-00152588-PR-PLCTL
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Lillie Barnett
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Willie Walls in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.
The Petition for Probate requests that Willie Walls be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 15, 2026 at 1:45 P.M. in Room 502 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Central Courthouse
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.
Petitioner: Willie Walls PO Box 33074 San Diego, CA 92163 (786) 553-8364 06/25, 07/02, 07/09
BLACK HISTORY
1941
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER 8802
On this day in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, banning racial discrimination in defense industry jobs and federal employment. The order came after civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph threatened a large protest in Washington, D.C., to demand equal job opportunities for African Americans. The order created the Fair Employment Practices Committee to investigate discrimination complaints and helped open thousands of wartime jobs to Black workers. This resulted in the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to the North and West.
2009
MICHAEL JACKSON PASSES AWAY
On June 25, 2009 Michael Jackson passed away. Jackson, often recognized as the “King of Pop,” had a career that spanned nearly his entire lifetime. Known for his record-breaking albums, iconic dance moves, innovative music videos, and controversy, Jackson is one of the most influential figures in the music industry. He died at age 50 from acute propofol intoxication. His doctor was later convicted of manslaughter and found criminally negligent for administering the lethal prescription combination that led to Jackson’s death.
ARTS & CULTURE
NMAAHC Opens Two Exhibitions
Exploring the Power of Abstraction Across Art and Design
By BlackPressUSA Newswire
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will open two companion exhibitions, “Revelation: A Journey in to Abstraction” and “Reset: Abstraction Embodied in Design,” in The Rhimes Family Foundation Visual Arts Gallery. Together, the exhibitions explore how abstraction has shaped African American artistic expression across painting, sculpture, printmaking, furniture, textiles, and lighting. The range of media encourages audiences to consider how abstraction shapes their own environments and emotional experiences. Visit https://nmaahc.si.edu/ reset and https://nmaahc.si.edu/revelation for more information.
“Abstraction has long been a powerful tool for African American artists to express memory, resistance and imagination beyond constraint,” said Shanita Brackett, acting director of NMAAHC. These exhibitions show how that language continues to evolve across canvas, clay and contemporary design.”
“Revelation” explores the profound range and depth of abstract art created by African American artists from the mid - 20th century to the present. The exhibition features 41 works by 38 artists from the museum’s permanent collection, highlighting abstraction as a language of cultural memory, protest, identity, and transformation.
Organized into five thematic sections: The Natural World Refracted, The Shape of Sound, Colored Surfaces, Dreams Deferred and Transcendent Visions, the exhibition reintroduces key works and debuts new acquisitions that expand established narratives of American abstraction.
Artists represented in the exhibition include Theaster Gates, Sam Gilliam, Simone Leigh, Julie Mehretu, Gordon Parks, Howardena Pindell, Alma Thomas, and many others. A
musical soundtrack curated by participating artists will play throughout the galleries.
As a companion exhibition, “Reset” shifts the focus from canvas to the body, presenting abstract design objects—chairs, rugs, and lig hting—that transform everyday space into sites of reflection and renewal. The exhibition explores themes such as African diasporic influences on modern design, emotional engagement with materials, and the ways in which functional objects can offer respite, grounding, or transformation. Works by Ini Archibong, Simone Brewster, Mark Grattan, Little Wing Lee, Naudline Pierre, Michael Puryear, Peter L. Robinson Jr., Norman Teague, Jomo Tariku, Folayemi Wilson and Hadiya Williams illuminate the breadth of abstraction in contemporary art and design. Custom visitor benches designed in consultation with Cheryl R. Riley, an artist and furniture designer, provide restful spaces for reflection.
A fully illustrated catalog, “Revelation: A Journey into Abstraction,” published by Rizzoli Electa, reveals the profound range and depth of abstract art created by African American artists, from the 20th century to the present day. The companion book is available for purchase in the NMAAHC store and online.
