Vol. 66 No. 31 July 30, 2026

DHS Demands CA Secretary of State Scrub Voter Rolls

In an email to California Black Media (CBM), an official from Weber’s office confirmed that the secretary received the July 17 letter and is evaluating its contents.

New Jersey Secretary of State Dale Caldwell, Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar and Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt also received letters following President Donald Trump’s July 16 prime-time address on election security.

Trump has also alleged that thousands of noncitizens are illegally registered to vote and said an internal review identified potentially ineligible voters across the four states.

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and top election officials in three other states have until July 31 to tell the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) whether they will cooperate with a federal effort to identify and remove alleged noncitizens from state voter rolls.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to the secretaries of state in California, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania, alleging that more than 250,000 potential noncitizens are registered to vote across the four states.

The Trump administration has not publicly provided verified evidence supporting its claims, which it has presented as proof of systemic election fraud and interference. Trump has also argued that electronic voting and ballot-counting systems are fundamentally insecure, “dishonest” and vulnerable to manip

ulation.

Following Trump’s address, Weber issued a statement that she said, “sets the record straight” on his “fallacious election fraud claims” and unsubstantiated allegations about California elections.

A Legacy Written in Faith

For over 53 extraordinary years, Pastor Dr. Walter G. Wells has not only led a church, he has created a legacy that has transformed generations, has strengthened communities, and has forever impacted the spiritual foundation of San Diego.

What began in 1973 as a faithful pastoral assignment at the Mt. Erie Baptist Church, has grown into one of the most legendary and historic ministries in the region. Through unwavering teaching, preaching, visionary leadership, and a heart committed to God’s people, Dr. Wells has become more than a pastor. He has become a living pillar of faith, hope, excellence, and a leader of community empowerment.

Under his leadership, Dr. Wells expanded his ministry, strengthened educational initiatives such as the Mt. Erie Christian Academy, enhanced worship experiences, and built bridges throughout San Diego’s faith community and beyond. His

voice, leadership, and vision have remained steadfast through changing times and contin-

On July 20, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) released a new report, Agents of Chaos and Cruelty , documenting widespread civil rights violations carried out by immigration agents in California and across the country during the first year of President Trump’s second term. The report examines immigration enforcement incidents in California and seven others – [Arizona, Colorado, Florida,

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joined several Senate Democrats in introducing legislation that would establish 18-year active terms for

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“Despite President Trump’s repeated and thoroughly debunked claims, the 2020 election was free, fair, and secure,” Weber stated. “Courts across the country, including judges he appointed, rejected allegations of widespread election fraud.”

Weber added, “Non-citizen voting remains exceedingly rare. In California, election officials work every day to maintain accurate voter rolls and ensure that only eligible voters are registered.”

DHS is primarily responsible for border enforcement and administering the nation’s legal immigration system. The department also helps safeguard election infrastructure, including voting machines, voter registration databases and polling places, from physical and cyber threats.

ue to inspire people from every walk of life. Alongside Dr. Wells, Sister Frankie Wells has faithfully served with grace, wisdom, compassion, and unwavering support. Together, they have poured love into countless lives through their ministry, mentorship, outreach, education, counseling, and so much more. Their leadership has helped produce generations of believers, leaders, educators, and others who aspire to carry their teachings forward. On June 14, 2026, Mt. Erie celebrated Dr. Wells' 53 years of faithful and impactful service, but what followed thereafter was soon to be a day to be remembered.

On July 17, 2026, four generations of the Wells family along with fellow Pastors, Associate Pastors, Clergy, family, friends, and the community, gathered to witness history: The Dr. Walter G. Wells Street Honorary Naming Ceremony, hosted by the Office of Councilmember Henry L. Foster III. With an average San Diego temperature of 74°F, this day may have started out as another ordinary day, but it did not end that way. God stepped in as those in attendance witnessed a blessing unfold right here on Earth. This moment marked not just a ceremonial celebration, but the etching of legacy onto the very streets of the city Dr. Wells helped develop. To have

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Supreme Court justices and create a regular schedule for appointing new members to the nation’s highest court.

The Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits (BATL) Act would require the president to nominate one justice every two years, during the first and third years of each presidential term, with Senate confirmation. Under the proposal, justices would serve 18 years hearing the Supreme Court’s full docket before transitioning to senior status, where they would retain their lifetime appointments but hear only a limited number of constitutionally required cases and serve as substitutes when active justices are unavailable.

Supporters say the legislation is designed to reduce the politicization of Supreme Court appointments and restore public confidence in the judiciary by ensuring predictable vacancies and regular turnover on the Court.

“The Supreme Court has reached unprecedented and unacceptable levels of politicization,” said Padilla. “Term limits are a commonsense solution to lower the temperature on the Judiciary and start restoring trust in the highest court in our land.”

Under the bill, only the nine most recently appointed justices would hear appellate cases, which make up the vast majority of the Court’s workload. Justices serving in senior status would continue to hear original jurisdiction cases and could participate in appellate cases if an active justice is recused or otherwise unavailable.

If approved by Congress, the legislation would not take effect immediately. Instead, it would become effective at the start of the first new presidential term following its enactment.

The bill is sponsored by Padilla, Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Cory Booker of New Jersey and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut. The legislation is also cosponsored by Sens. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, Jeff

However, DHS does not administer elections. Under the U.S. Constitution, state and local governments oversee the electoral process.

Weber said her office will “carefully review DHS’s methodology to assess its claims.”

Mullin has publicly warned that election officials who fail to comply with federal election changes first published July 10 could face steep fines, other federal penalties and possible prison time.

“We welcome legitimate best practices that comply with state and federal law while protecting Californians’ personal information,”

Weber stated. “However, the information provided during the President’s remarks and on the White House website does not inspire any level of confidence in the methodology used or the conclusions reached.”

Weber, the daughter of sharecroppers from Arkansas, is California’s chief elections officer. She leads an agency of approximately 500

a street bear Dr. Wells’ name from Imperial Avenue to Logan Avenue is a testament to a life devoted to service, sacrifice, integrity, and spiritual leadership.

Long after this celebration, those who travel along Dr. Walter G. Wells Street, and all who know and love him, will be reminded of a man whose faithfulness helped shape the heart of a community far beyond the church walls. In extending Dr. Wells' legacy to future generations and those who encounter his name for the first time, may they all be inspired to learn about the life, faith, and legacy of a servant whose impact continues to guide and bless generations.

In closing, Reverend Nelson Roberts, who has been at the Mt. Erie Baptist Church for over 37 years states:

"The impact and influence of Dr. Walter G. Wells through his preaching, teaching, and lifestyle, is far reaching to everyone who has been blessed to be in his presence. Yes! It is befitting to honor this great man for all his labor over 53 years with a street name. However, the man, Dr. Walter G. Wells, will forever be present and live in our hearts."

We invite you to come worship with us to experience the joy and faith of fellowship in a welcoming environment. Mt. Erie Baptist Church is located at 511 47th Street, San Diego, CA, 92113. Our services include Sunday School at 9:30 am and morning worship at 11:00 am.

Merkley of Oregon, Peter Welch of Vermont, Brian Schatz of Hawaii, Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Adam Schiff of California and Patty Murray of Washington State.

The proposal has received endorsements from several advocacy organizations, including the Brennan Center for Justice, Public Citizen, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, the Project on Government Oversight and Stand Up America, which argue the changes would make the Court more accountable and strengthen public confidence in the judiciary.

Gov. Newsom Announces $109.6 Million in Funding for 278 Supportive Homes in Bakersfield, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Fresno

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $109.6 million in Proposition 1 funding to create 278 permanent supportive homes in Bakersfield, Contra Costa County, Sacramento and Fresno, including 103 homes reserved for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The funding, awarded through California’s Homekey+ program, is intended to expand permanent supportive housing and behavioral health services for veterans and other Californians experiencing or at risk of homelessness. State officials said the investment advances Proposition 1, the voter-approved measure aimed at increasing housing, treatment and support services for people with behavioral health needs.

“Every Californian deserves a safe place to call home, particularly the veterans who bravely served our country,” said Newsom in a statement on July 23. “California voters approved Proposition 1 because they know we must do more to address homelessness and behavioral health challenges.”

The largest award, nearly $32.6 million, will help the City of Fresno and Parkway Prime LLC convert an interim housing project into 84 permanent supportive homes at Parkway Terrace, including nine units reserved for veterans.

Contra Costa County and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates will receive $28.8 million to develop an 82-unit senior housing community, with 62 units designated for people expe-

employees whose responsibilities include election oversight, corporate filings, political transparency and historical preservation.

The secretary of state oversees federal and state elections across California’s 58 counties, maintains the statewide voter registration database, manages voter outreach programs, compiles election-night returns and publishes the final certified statements of vote.

Voting rights have long influenced Weber’s life and career. She has frequently recounted how, growing up, her mother opened their South Los Angeles home for voting after a neighborhood elementary school could no longer serve as a polling place because of a conflict with its lunch program.

Weber’s longtime friend, former Assembly Speaker and Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), has frequently praised her commitment to civil rights and protecting democracy.

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Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, and New Mexico] — representing a cross-section of the country and reflecting varying degrees of federal law enforcement presence and personnel surges. The report found that over 400 of the more than 1,200 immigration enforcement incidents examined involved misconduct by immigration agents and comes just days after ICE shot and killed two men in Texas and Maine, underscoring the agency’s outof-control enforce ment practices nationwide.

It is the first in-depth civil rights review of immigration enforcement actions throughout 2025 in these eight states. The reviewed incidents pull from prior ACLU litigation, research and advocacy, as well as congressional investigations, human rights documentation, and investigative reporting that found similar patterns during the same period.

The report documents 528 times law enforcement engaged in misconduct in California, which includes officers pushing, shoving, tackling and pinning people, as well as officers utilizing weapons such as tasers, batons, flashbang grenades, chemical irritants and rubber bullets. The report also documents 4 instances of lethal force in California.

“We have watched violent federal agents kill our neighbors—including U.S. citizens and longtime residents—with no accountability for the officers, no changes in how these agencies operate,” said Nalini Gupta, policy director of ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLU-SDIC). Now two more fathers are dead, killed by federal immigration agents. This has to stop.”

Though the incidents examined represent a small fraction of total reported enforcement activity in 2025, the pattern across eight states is unmistakable: what happened in Minneapolis, where federal agents killed U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good, was not confined to that location, surge, or population. They were part of a pattern of civil rights violations of excessive force, racial profiling, intimidation, and abuse by both federal officials and state and local law enforcement.

“Far beyond Minneapolis, the Trump administration has deployed a national deportation policing force that has committed civil rights violations at a scale and severity without parallel in modern American history – turning schools, bus stops and grocery stores into sites of violence and abuse,” said Naureen Shah, ACLU director of policy and government affairs and report author. “These are not isolated events. Stephen Miller took these tactics straight from the authoritarian playbook and is now overseeing a $240 billion immigration enforcement machine that threatens all our rights.”

Among the report’s key findings nationwide: Agents used force and the threat of force as default tactics. The report documented 418 times agents pushed, shoved, tackled or pinned people; 361 times agents deployed chemical irritants, including 131 times they were directly aimed at individuals and 81 instances when agents used tactics that can limit breathing and become deadly, such as chokeholds.

Instead of protecting children, the administration turned their enforcement tools

riencing or at risk of homelessness who have behavioral health challenges, including 30 units for veterans. In Bakersfield, Community Action Partnership of Kern will receive nearly $14.1 million to convert a 38-room motel into 30 permanent supportive homes, with 15

“She is a trailblazer, a tireless public servant, and a fierce guardian of the ballot box,” Atkins said in June 2025. “Her life and her leadership are exactly what this moment demands -- principled, courageous, and unshakably committed to the people.”

California county elections officials have up to 30 days after Election Day to complete the official vote count, verify signatures and audit results. Weber then has an additional eight days to review the data and certify the statewide election — a process Newsom acknowledged can be time-consuming.

“It can be slow and painful. Yes, our counts, but we believe every vote counts and want to make sure every vote is counted appropriately, which means we're verifying signatures,” Newsom told CBM. “We have a process that’s well defined. I want to improve that process, and we want to continue working with the legislature to fast-track the process.”

against them. The report identified 214 children who were detained, targeted for enforcement or experienced law enforcement misconduct, including 32 U.S. citizen children. Racial profiling by federal, state and local agents was rampant. The report documented 437 incidents involving likely racial profiling by agents.

U.S. citizens were often impacted in immigration enforcement. The report identified 155 U.S. citizens detained, targeted or who experienced law enforcement misconduct. Agents routinely conducted enforcement at or near sensitive locations, including 49 documented incidents at or near schools –prompting 40 school lockdowns.

Protesters, journalists, elected officials, clergy, and community observers were also regularly targeted by immigration agents. The report found that 783 total people in those groups were detained, targeted, or subjected to misconduct.

The report also documents a systemic breakdown in accountability. Agents masked their faces, drove unmarked vehicles, and wore clothing that did not quickly indicate an agency affiliation.

Critically, the report highlights how oversight measures have failed to hold immigration agents accountable. Congress had an opportunity to reform ICE during recent funding negotiations but instead passed a blank check without the commonsense reforms that advocates and communities made clear were needed.

The Agents of Chaos and Cruelty report urges policymakers to call for transformative change to our immigration system, in recognition that it is broken and dangerous to human rights. Recommendations include: Pass SB 1105, the Protect California Rights Act, which would limit California law enforcement entanglement in federal operations that threaten due process, civil rights and community trust.

Pass a path to citizenship for millions of people who are immigrants, such as through the American Dream and Promise Act.

Replace our broken system with a new immigration management agency oriented toward service, keeping families together and meeting the needs of the American workforce.

Dismantle the national deportation policing force, including by ending ICE’s 287(g) program that draws state and local police into deportations.

Ensure that people who are victimized can sue and hold federal law enforcement officers and agencies accountable for abuse, including by enacting the Bivens Act and Constitutional Accountability Act. Enact limits and robust oversight measures on collaboration and deputization between state and federal law enforcement.

Throughout the ACLU’s affirmative vision report series, policy and legal experts will explore how the Trump administration’s immigration agenda has harmed communities nationwide, gutted asylum and other legal pathways, undermined our democracy, and wreaked havoc on key industries and weakened the American workforce.

units reserved for veterans.

Since its launch, Homekey+ has awarded $968.4 million to 54 permanent supportive housing projects expected to create 2,749 affordable homes statewide, including 723 homes reserved for veterans.

“THE TRUSTED MESSENGER” AND THE BLACK VOTE

It is a well-established fact that the Black Press is and always has been the “Trusted Messenger” of the Black community. With this being said, it is also very interesting that when many political organizations and donors decided to support Voter Registration and Get Out The Vote, those donors give their dollars to predominantly Black organizations like the Urban League or NAACP, League of Voters or other nonprofit groups. Those groups will prepare and send out press releases about such voter participation efforts since Black people were responsible primarily for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

What is most interesting is that those press releases rarely find their way onto CNN or the major news networks. Those press releases and calls to Black voter participation are carried in the Black Press. However, the dollars that support those press releases getting written, nor ads to carry the message of those releases do not reach the Black Press. Historically, the dollars behind those messages do not find their way to the very Black Press that carries those messages.

Now as we approach one of the most important Midterm elections in the history of this nation, it appears that once again the Black Press will be expected to carry the message of voter turnout, while the political and campaign dollars go to the White mainstream media. Those who are spending the billions of dollars that will go to Campaign Finance appear to have forgotten that elections are won and lost on a single vote. Now is the time to remind the candidates, the political Initiatives and Propositions that will appear on the ballots across this nation, that the Black Vote must not be taken for granted. It does not belong to any particular political party or interest group. It can not be judged by whether it exists in a Blue or Red State. The Democrats, Republicans and Independents and the supporters of Initiatives should not assume that our vote is not important. Elections are won on a single vote. The United States Supreme Court in Reynolds vs. Sims, 1964. That case established the One Person, One Vote rule. The rule in that case made it mandatory to base legislative seats on population in districts rather than geography and guaranteed the Equal Protection coverage of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. That principle has not been abolished, and neither should act as if our one vote does not count. Let us not forget our own values and we look toward the Midterm elections. The “Trusted Messenger” can make the difference.

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Seeing America’s real racial truth — laid bare under the current president — is both jarring and informative. America has never truly or fully stopped viewing and treating some Americans differently than others based on the color of their skin. Today we watch a large segment of America’s white majority, estimated by The Census Bureau at 56.3%, cling to the Red, White, and Blue like it’s theirs alone. They use words like heritage, patriot, post-racial, and merit to support their beliefs and behaviors — always endeavoring throughout our history to elevate themselves while diminishing the relevance, voice, and culture of those who truly built America, but do not look like them.

Enter The Black Press — Soldiers without Swords. A collective of media professionals dedicated to the voices of those often diminished in mainstream media. They provide an independent voice to lift Black perspectives, issues, and people. They are platforms where Black culture, in all its dimensions, are always heard loud and clear — always on the Cover Page.

Most all African American publishers are organized under the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), which cur-

rently has over 200 members. Daily readership is estimated to be over twenty-two million. These community newspapers deliver critical news, information, and commentary relevant to the readers, whether in print or online.

Nationwide, over 40% of all newspapers have closed since 2005, predominantly due to ever-increasing costs of production and printing, per the Associated Press. The Black Press, in particular, has been harmed substantially by the Anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies of the Trump administration. In fear of backlash, major corporations have scaled back or eliminated their diversity marketing. Amazon, Meta, Google, Disney, Paramount, Pepsi, Warner Bros., Target, and Discovery are just a few of those corporations, per Forbes.

Yet the persistence of The Black Press remains despite the print newspaper industry decline. Online readership has consistently grown, and many platforms have been successful in transitioning their products to newsletters, Podcasts, and digital versions.

As we look forward to The Black Press celebrating its 200th anniversary next year, it’s important to look back on where and what The Black Press has come from. In 2009, when The Black Press had been in existence

AFRICAN AMERICANS WRESTLE WITH THE NOTION ‘THE SOUTH IS STILL THE SOUTH’

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It’s been more than a week since the parents of Nolan Xavier Wells, a Black teenager eager to make his mark as a wide receiver on the football team at Southwest Mississippi Community College, received the call that no family ever wants to get.

After leaving home to celebrate the Fourth of July with friends on Horn Island — an uninhabited stretch of wilderness nestled among barrier islands located off the Mississippi coast — the teen’s parents became alarmed after their son failed to respond to calls, and his whereabouts were unknown.

Two days later, the foreboding sense of fear that had undoubtedly haunted Wells’ parents since his disappearance was confirmed: his body had been found by a U.S. Park Service Ranger, face down in the water just off the island’s northwest tip.

The 18-year-old’s friends made it safely back to the mainland. He did not.

Now, Wells’ parents, Elmore and Christine Wonsley, must wait anxiously, hoping to learn what really happened to their son, and prayerfully find some semblance of peace.

Meanwhile, questions continue to mount. Why didn’t the youth return with his friends? Why didn’t he have his cellphone with him? Was he involved in an altercation? Did he remain behind to meet with a girl or someone else?

Further, why did the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office state that no foul play was suspected, even before official autopsy and toxicology reports had been completed?

Mississippi is known for its beauty: magnificent magnolias, lush bayous, cypress swamps, and moss-draped Southern live oak. But the Magnolia State also bears the ignoble distinction of the highest number of lynchings recorded in America, with an estimated 581 documented victims between the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, according to the Equal Justice Initiative.

for 182 years, Howard University Journalism Professor Dr. Clint C. Wilson, II, shared its history like this. “In 1827, a group of prominent free African American citizens from states along the Eastern seaboard met in the New York City home of Bostin Crummell to discuss means to communicate their views on the various social, political, and economic issues that commonly confronted them and their respective communities. Although Black citizens utilized the church and social and fraternal organizations as a means of collective expression and dialogue, the usual channels of public media — particularly newspapers — were denied to them. Exacerbating the problem was the fact that elements of the established press routinely denigrated African Americans in print, even to the extent of questioning both the integrity and morality of the entire race.”

As part of the rite of passage for their children as they reach adulthood, Black parents often recount the tragic narrative of 14-year-old Emmett Till, a Black teenager from Chicago, who, after allegedly whistling at a White woman, was abducted, tortured, and killed on Aug. 28, 1955, in the Mississippi Delta while visiting his relatives.

Mississippi is where three civil rights activists, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, were arrested by local police in Neshoba County on June 21, 1964, and later released into the hands of a Ku Klux Klan mob who severely beat Chaney, a 21-yearold Black man, before shooting and killing him and his two White colleagues.

During a news conference on July 10, the Rev. Al Sharpton said while he was reluctant to rush to judgment or speculate that racism may have led to Wells’ death, he admitted, “This does not smell right.”

The truth will eventually come to light, but since the days well before the Civil War, Mississippi has been a dangerous and deadly place for African Americans. It seems the South is still the South.

Dr. Wilson continued, “Over the years the list of contributors to the Black Press who have lent their talents as publishers, editors, journalists, columnists, and cartoonists has included the greatest names in American history. Among them are Frederick Douglass,

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As America’s Anti-DEI Push Grows, California’s Black Orgs Find Critical Support From Black Freedom Fund

By Solomon O. Smith California Black Media

Over the last six years, the Black Freedom Fund (BFF) has expanded its reach as a support system for California’s Black-serving organizations, providing a boost to many groups that could be locked out of funding as federal government and corporate diversity spending has dried up.

The BFF, originally founded as a five-year initiative, is now a permanent organization and benefactor to over 150 organizations this year, according to the organization’s website.

Marc Philpart, president and CEO of the BFF told California Black Media (CBM) that the organization exceeded $100 million in funding within the first two years of its original five-year goal.

Philanthropic partners, community leaders and others saw the need for this type of fund, said Philpart, which led to the permanent establishment of the BFF in 2022.

Philpart was the BFF’s first full-time employee.

Currently, the BFF receives about 80% of its funding from philanthropic institutions, according to Philpart, many of which are private or Donor-Advised Funds.

This year, the BFF has invested $4.6 million in 119 organizations, according to the organization’s website.

“The Black Freedom Fund is helping to shift philanthropy from funding programs to funding power. Black communities have the vision and leadership to solve the challenges they face; yet Black-led organizations and

leaders have historically received only a fraction of philanthropic dollars, leaving their efforts chronically under-resourced,” wrote McKinney. “That's why this kind of funding matters.”

Since 2020, the BFF has supported about 240 separate organizations across the state that have the same goals of BFF—empowerment of Black communities.

Although BFF has increased its funding of Black serving groups, Philpart says there is a rigorous process for who gets funding. The main focus is on organizations “centered on Black communities,” he said. Organizations working toward Black empowerment and liberation are encouraged to apply but that is no guarantee of funding. Many of these entities are vetted by a diligent process that ensures that they are in good standing with the state and community.

Right now, the BFF says it is focused on the state of California, but it has not written off any future opportunities to work with national partners if the opportunity presents itself.

In addition, the BFF has created the Legal Education Advocacy and Defense for Racial Justice, or LEAD initiative. The initiative seeks to educate local groups on the legal landscape amid Trump’s rollback of civil rights and is already operating in several states.

Since President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14398, titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” issued in March this year, Philpart said concerns among philanthropic organizations seeking to support Black communities have intensified.

Coalition Featuring Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III Announces March On Washington 2026

By David Snelling

The event will also commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

Other March on Washington 2026 partners include the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), the National Urban League (NUL), the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP), the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), UnidosUS, the Working Families Party, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyer’s Committee), and Veterans Equity Project, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Common Cause, People Power United, United For Democracy, Vote.org, Family Equality, In the Public Square, Bet Mishpachah, Faith in Action Fund, Faith in Action National Network, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC), and the Interfaith Alliance.

U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke (D- New York), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, will be joined by a delegation of members at the march.

Martin Luther King III said 63 years have passed since his father and iconic Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and declared his dream for America, the fundamental right at the heart of that dream, the right to vote, is once again under “direct assault.”

He said the 2026 March on Washington comes at a moment of profound urgency, following the United States Supreme Court’s decision

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To this day, grandparents and parents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, reach for the scissors – that photo, article about the class reunion, story of local girl or boy making good, and on and on- is preserved in the family scrapbook or displayed in a frame on the living room wall.

In 1941, under the urging of John Sengstacke of the Chicago Defender, a meeting of leading Black publishers from across the nation was held in Chicago. Sengstacke said the meeting was designed for ‘harmonizing our energies in a common purpose for the benefit of Negro journalism.’ At least one representative from 22 publications attended the meeting and the group decided to form the National Negro

Publishers Association. In 1956, the trade association of the nation’s Black Press was renamed the National Newspaper Publishers Association.”

To the extent that African Americans have increasingly participated in democracy, the Black Press has lit the path. Recall for a moment –its origins came 34 years prior to The Civil War, so beginning during chattel slavery, The Black Press has been there telling the story, showcasing Black truths, achievements, successes, heroism – ensuring African Americans are all prominently displayed – always on the Cover Page. Yes, there are the arts, literature, music, medicine, athletics, and humanitarianism of African Americans depicted in America’s mainstream media – but nothing that compares to the depth of coverage of Black America contained in the pages of publications of The Black Press. To this day, grandparents and parents, aunts and uncles, brothers

and sisters, reach for the scissors –that photo, article about the class reunion, story of local girl or boy making good, and on and on – is preserved in the family scrapbook or displayed in a frame on the living room wall.

An altar of freedom and justice for those oppressed in ‘the land of the free and the home of the brave,’ surely has The Black Press at its foundation. As we draw closer to this phenomenal achievement – the 200th anniversary of The Black Press of America – consider how you can support your local community newspapers. Subscribe, advertise, donate, tell a friend, train the next generation through a gift subscription. And don’t forget to reach out to share your own story and the issues that have impacted your community. The Black Press is, and always has been, about you.

This commentary originally appeared in the Mississippi Link.

to gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a ruling Sharpton has called “a bullet in the heart of the voting rights movement.”

“Defending the vote means defending the foundation of our democracy,” said Martin Luther King III. “Sixty-three years after my father stood at the Lincoln Memorial, we are called to march again, not only in remembrance, but in action.”

Social justice leader Arndrea Waters King, the wife of Martin Luther King III, said The March on Washington 2026 is a moral call to protect democracy for every generation.

“We march to defend the vote, honor those who sacrificed for it, and ensure that every voice is protected,” she said.

Under the banner “Defend the Vote,” this year’s march will bring together civil rights leaders, faith communities, organizers, and Americans from every corner of the country to demand the protection and restoration of voting rights for all citizens.

It is both a commemoration of the legacy of those who marched in 1963 and a call to action to protect the gains they fought, bled, and died to secure.

Registration for March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote is now open.

Supporters from across the country are encouraged to register today at the National Action Network website. Additional details, including program information, speakers, and participating partners, will be announced in the weeks ahead.

This article originally appeared in the South Florida Times

From the Cotton Fields of Mississippi t A CENTENARIAN'S

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lbertha Riley is a centenarian; only 1/10 of one percent of all people currently living on planet Earth are over100 years of age. San Diego has a rare gem living in our midst.

100 years ago, Ms. Albertha Riley was born into a family of sharecroppers in Leland, Mississippi.

She enjoyed her milestone birthday with a two-part celebration. On Friday, July 24 she enjoyed a ladies spa and lunch day with 15 family members and friends. On Saturday, July 25, over 100 guests joined in the full celebration at Encanto Southern Baptist church. The program included encouraging words from numerous pastors, heartfelt sentiments from family members and friends, proclamations from San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and District 4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster. Mayor Gloria proclaimed July 24, 2026, as Albertha Riley Day. Albertha received a framed resolution from California Senate member Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D, and a personal letter from Barack and Michelle Obama.

Born on July 24, 1926, Ms. Riley grew up in the segregated South during the Jim Crow era, where poverty and limited opportunities were a way of life. Yet those early hardships forged the determination, resilience, and unwavering faith that would define the next century of her life.

In February 1947, shortly after marrying, she and her husband made the courageous journey west to San Diego,

joining thousands of African Americans who left the South in search of opportunity, dignity, and a better future for their families.

When her marriage ended, Ms. Riley faced the enormous responsibility of raising nine children as a single mother. She later welcomed a tenth child into her family. Through perseverance, sacrifice, and steadfast love, she provided a stable home and instilled values that continue to shape generations of her descendants.

23 rd ANNUAL GRANDPARENTS

By Darrel Wheeler

On the last Saturday of July, the Grandparents Connection and friends hosted their 23rd annual community picnic at Bay front park in Chula Vista.

The full day featured a cancer awareness walk and a variety of guest speakers eager to share their knowledge on various subjects. Attendees were encouraged to stay strong through hard times, put God first, and have a great time at the 23rd Annual GPC picnic.

The busy stage featured plenty of dancing and singing, including the Junkyard Dance Crew, saxophonist extraordinaire John Serrano, the best soul rother number-one James Brown imitator, and more.

“Our main lovely surprise of the day was jazz artist Mariea Antoniette; she was just fabulous,” GPC co-founder Shearl Lambert shared.

Line dancers were doing what they do best thanks to multi-talented

Soundtechine Carton Jones who took care of the busy day’s DJ duties. There was also a big 78-foot obstacle jumper for kids to jump around and enjoy, along with other child-friendly activities.

There were 14 vendors from all over America’s Finest City surrounding the

o Five Living Generations in San Diego

Her determination led to a successful career with the County of San Diego, where she dedicated more than 21 years of public service before retiring. Albertha achieved homeownership through hard work and discipline and continued to live independently in the home she purchased in the 70s.

A devoted member of Encanto Southern Baptist Church, Ms. Riley’s faith has remained the cornerstone of her life. She has traveled throughout the United States and internationally, includ ing visits to Rome and Israel.

At 100 years old, Ms. Riley continues to inspire. She prepares her own meals, manages her finances, enjoys visits and phone conversations with friends and family, and maintained a flourishing garden until the age of 99. She voluntarily gave up driving at age 95, demonstrating the same wisdom and

responsibility that have characterized her entire life.

Today, her greatest achievement is the family she nurtured.

Ms. Riley is the proud matriarch of 10 children, 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 1 greatgreat-grandchild, with five living generations gathering to honor the woman whose love and strength made their family possible.

“Her life reminds us that history is not only found in textbooks—it lives in the stories of people like our mother,” said her family. “She survived hardship without bitterness, raised a family with love and dignity, and carries a legacy measured not simply by years, but by lives transformed.”

GRANDPARENTS CONNECTION PICNIC

GPC’s designated picnic area. The special event was catered by Nelly’s Kitchen, and her capable staff helped to create a great food experience for the hungry GPC picnic celebrants.

The GPC and staff would like to thank all their wonderful sponsors.

“We appreciate all of them very much; they all know who they are,” said Shearl Lambert. “We have now supported 240 families; this program will continue to carry on.”

For more information concerning the adventures and activities of the GPC they can be contacted via their website www.thegrandparentsconnection.org or by phone at 619931-9548.

Us on a Journey of Success

• Correctional Counselor • Deputy Medical Examiner I • Deputy Sheriff Cadet

• Forensic Pathology Fellow

• Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Sheriff's Detentions

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Sheriff's Detentions

• Sheriff's Detentions, Mental Health Case Management Clinician

• Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher

• Supervising Animal Control Officer

Summer Movies in the Park in Full Swing

San Diego County's free Summer Movies in the Park series returns for its 2026 season, bringing approximately 130 outdoor movie screenings to parks throughout the county through October. This year’s movie line up, from animated comedies to live-action adventure films, has something for everyone to enjoy!

Movies start shortly after sunset and attendees are welcome to arrive early to enjoy some pre-show activities. Be sure to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and wear warm clothing for an enjoyable night outdoors.

Schedule is subject to change. For the full and updated list visit summermoviesinthepark.com

According to the San Diego County News Center, the intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, is in the news nationwide, but County monitoring reports no local increase in cases. State health officials have also not seen an increase.

Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting 1,645 confirmed cases across 34 states, with more than 5,100 additional cases still under investigation. Data is as of July, 15, 2026. The CDC has not identified a source yet.

While there is not a local outbreak as of July 16, the County has logged eight cases so far in 2026. The County sees 15 to 20 cyclosporiasis cases per year, most frequently are associated with international travel. County Public Health Services released a health alert to healthcare professionals this week.

If you think you are sickened by cyclosporiasis, go to your doctor. Cases are confirmed by lab testing of stool samples through your medical providers. Positive results are reported to the County.

What Is Cyclosporiasis?

Cyclosporiasis, caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically spreads through contaminated food or water, particularly fresh produce. Case counts typically trend up May through August each year. Once produce is contaminated, the parasite can only be eliminated by cooking.

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness marked by prolonged watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, bloating, nausea, fatigue, and sometimes low-grade fever.

Symptoms typically manifest 2–14 days after

exposure and may persist for weeks if untreated.

Severe cases, generally in young children, older adults, and immunocompromised people, can lead to dehydration and require hospitalization. Nationwide, about 9% of reported cases have resulted in hospitalization.

Keep Food Safe

In general, contaminated fresh produce is a common source of stomach illnesses. Safe food handling is essential. The CDC recommends these prevention steps:

• Wash hands Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling fresh produce.

• Rinse all produce Wash fruits and vegetables under running water, even if it is labeled as “prewashed,” and scrub firm fruits like melons and cucumbers.

• Cut out spoiled sections Remove bruised or damaged parts before preparing or eating.

• Refrigerate promptly Store cut, peeled, or cooked produce within two hours.

• Cook when possible Cooking food to at least 158 °F helps eliminate the parasite.

Medicaid Ban on Routine Care at Planned Parenthood Expires

By Jennifer Porter Gore

Health care providers such as Planned Parenthood and similar clinics are once again eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursements, allowing low-income patients to resume receiving routine care at those facilities in states that permit the payments.

In Missouri and other states that prohibit Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood, however, the federal change has little practical effect. State law continues to bar the organization from receiving Medicaid payments for any services.

Last year, congressional Republicans fell short of their longstanding goal to ban abortion services nationwide while advancing the One Big Beautiful Bill budget legislation.

But they did succeed in banning Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood and similar reproductive health care providers nationwide for one year. Because Congress did not renew the ban before taking its Independence Day recess, the ban has automatically expired.

Medicaid can once again cover non-abortion services such as cancer screenings, birth control distribution and testing for sexually transmitted infections at the clinics that were able to remain open. But individual states must decide to allow the clinics to be reimbursed.

Millions left high and dry

According to a 2025 KFF tracking poll, 1 in 3 women reported receiving care at a Planned Parenthood clinic, along with one in 10 men. Nearly half of Black women reported receiving care at a Planned Parenthood clinic. More than 4 in 10 Medicaid recipients said they had received services at Planned Parenthood, while one-third of those patients had private insurance. One in 5 Republican women and 4 in 10 Democratic women also said they had received care at a Planned Parenthood clinic.

A spending bill passed in the 1970s already blocks federal Medicaid dollars from paying for abortion in nearly all cases.

During debate over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Republicans sought to make the Medicaid funding restrictions permanent. Democrats unsuccessfully tried to remove the restrictions altogether.

In 2025, however, the Supreme Court ruled that states may prevent providers from being paid through Medicaid programs. The court also found that Medicaid enrollees cannot challenge those restrictions in federal court.

Laurie Sobel, associate director for women’s health policy at KFF, said the ruling marked a significant departure from longstanding interpretations of Medicaid’s “free choice of provider” provision, which guarantees enrollees the right to obtain care from any qualified, willing Medicaid provider.

Nora Walsh-DeVries, vice president of political and legislative affairs at Planned Parenthood Action Fund, said the impact of the cuts “is really horrible for us and some of it is unfortunately irreversible.”

Managing a smaller budget is even more challenging, Walsh-DeVries said, coupled with “kind of also knowing that there is an intention from Republicans to permanently defund us.”

Medicaid covers roughly 96 million Americans, and just over 21.4% of adult Medicaid beneficiaries ages 19 to 64 are Black.

The Trump spending cuts have forced the closure of at least 14 hospitals across 13 states. More than 400 hospitals are at risk of closing or cutting staff, and roughly 360 clinics have closed.

The Medicaid program also covers roughly 40% of pregnancies and births nationwide.

The one-year reimbursement ban forced Planned Parenthood to close nearly 30 health

centers since July 2025. Two out of three of the closed centers were in rural areas, medically underserved communities or places facing shortages of primary care professionals. All of the closed centers were in counties identified as “contraceptive deserts.”

Some states provided roughly $400 million in emergency funding during the ban. But Planned Parenthood health centers in states that only partially replaced lost federal funding — or provided no funding at all — were more likely to close than those in states that fully replaced the money from Washington.

States have the final word

Several states — many in the Bible Belt or with large rural populations — have either permanently blocked or sought to block Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood, according to Sobel’s analysis. They include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas.

Now that the federal ban has expired, additional states could seek permanent restrictions on Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood.

Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the nonprofit Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, and other anti-abortion groups want Congress to include the ban in the 2027 tax and spending bill.

“Defunding Big Abortion is now the default expectation of the pro-life movement,” Dannenfelser said in a statement. “When they return to D.C., Republicans must do all they can through reconciliation to once again block taxpayer dollars from Planned Parenthood and abortion businesses.”

Last year’s budget cuts are expected to reduce Medicaid spending by nearly $1 trillion. Experts say the cuts will cause roughly 10 million Americans to lose their health coverage.

Based on reporting by St. Louis American.

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGAL NOTICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Classified ads can be placed in person, by phone, fax, or email Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. P:619-266-2233 F:619-266-0533 E:ads@sdvoice.info

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

This fictitious business name will expire on July 20, 2031 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9014163

Fictitious business name(s): Bam Forward Only 1621 Central Ave. Suite M Cheyenne, WY 82001 County of Cheyenne

This business is conducted by:

A Limited Liability Company

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

This business is hereby registered by the following: Joshua One LLC 1621 Central Ave. Suite M Cheyenne, WY 82001 State of Incorporation/ Organization

Wyoming

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 25, 2026

DBE goal for this project.

The Optional Pre-Bid Meeting will be held Microsoft Teams on 8/4/2026, from 9am to 10am PST/PDT. The deadline for electronic Statement of Qualification submittal is 8/21 by 5pm PST/ PDT unless otherwise stated in an addendum.

A copy of the solicitation documents and any communications or addenda can be accessed via www.bidnetdirect.com/sandag.

July 21, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 21, 2031

07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015389

Fictitious business name(s):

Rai's Auto Collection LLC 11435 Cypress Canyon Park Dr. San Diego, CA 92131 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:

Rai's Auto Collection LLC 11435 Cypress Canyon Park Dr. San Diego, CA 92131 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 13, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 13, 2031

07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015399

Fictitious business name(s): Forward Motion Development

SoundVision 2541 Calle Quebrada San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

An Individual

The first day of business was: 07/13/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Gail YolandaTaylor

2541 Calle Quebrada San Diego, CA 92139

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 13, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 13, 2031

07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9016086

Fictitious business name(s): ABO CAB 4163 Mustang Street San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 23, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 23, 2031

07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015944

Fictitious business name(s): The Golden Current Co 4119 Eagle Street San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 07/21/2026 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rebecca Anne Cloudy 4119 Eagle Street San Diego, CA 92103

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

This fictitious business name will expire on July 21, 2031 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015996

Fictitious business name(s): IAXD Cab 5815 Ascot Street #1 San Diego, CA 92115 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: Ismail Ahmed Abdi 5815 Ascot Street #1 San Diego, CA 92115

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

This fictitious business name will expire on July 22, 2031 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015854

Fictitious business name(s): Seniors Dignity Home And Care 966 Bollenbacher Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 01/05/2018

This business is hereby registered by the following: Alozy General Investments And Consulting LLC 966 Bollenbacher Street San Diego, CA 92114 State of Incorporation/ Organization

This fictitious business name will expire on June 25, 2031

07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015458

Fictitious business name(s): Pressure Free Solutions 4066 Beta St. San Diego, CA 92113

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 12/15/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jovan Akili Haith 4066 Beta St. San Diego, CA 92113

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 14, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 14, 2031

07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015895

Fictitious business name(s): House of Allison 2404 Coach Dr. Spring Valley, CA 91978 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: Elisa Rose Allison 2404 Coach Dr. Spring Valley, CA 91978

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

This fictitious business name will expire on July 21, 2031

07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015317

Fictitious business name(s): The Matthews Company 4931 Dassco Ct San Diego, CA 92102

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 06/18/1990

This business is hereby registered by the following: Brian Louis Matthews 4931 Dassco Ct San Diego, CA 92102

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 13, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 13, 2031

07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9014259

Fictitious business name(s): Intake on Demand 2244 Faraday Ave, Suite 102 Carlsbad, CA 92008 County of San Diego

268 Avenida Montalvo, Unit 3

San Clemente, CA 92672

This business is conducted by:

A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 06/26/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: RGHLC LLC 2244 Faraday Ave, Suite 102 Carlsbad, CA 92008 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 26, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on June 26, 2031

07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT 2026-9014798

Fictitious business name(s): Haul It Away SD 1041 Market Street, Suite 165 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 07/01/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Southland Removal Services LLC 1041 Market Street, Suite 165 San Diego, CA 92101 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

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

This fictitious business name will expire on July 06, 2031

07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9014797

Fictitious business name(s): Fortis Guard & Patrol 1041 Market Street, Suite 165 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Corporation

The first day of business was: 07/01/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following:

PS Protective Services Inc 1041 Market Street, Suite 165 San Diego, CA 92101

State of Incorporation/ Organization California

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

This fictitious business name will expire on July 06, 2031

07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015174

Fictitious business name(s): Puro Chinaloa Homestyle Kitchen Coral's Oasis 2350 Massachusetts Ave 9 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: Briana Coral Neri Portillo 2350 Massachusetts Ave 9 Lemon Grove, CA 91945

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 09, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 09, 2031

07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015485

Fictitious business name(s): Just Baked By Monique 4038 Chamoune Ave San Diego, CA 92105 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: Monique Georgatos 4038 Chamoune Ave San Diego, CA 92105

the following information:

Full Name • Billing address

Date(s) you want the ad to appear

Contact phone number All classified ads are prepaid. Deadline is Tuesdays by NOON to run that week.

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 14, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 14, 2031 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015503

Fictitious business name(s): Crown Johnson Consulting Shanelle Johnson 1925 Euclid Ave. Suite 108 San Diego, CA 92105 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: Crown Johnson Consulting LLC 1925 Euclid Ave. Suite 108 San Diego, CA 92105 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 15, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 15, 2031 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9015166

Fictitious business name(s): SkinLab by STG 5200 Murray Blvd Unit A La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego 1441 Sandal Ln San Diego, CA 92109

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: STG Aesthetics LLC 1441 Sandal Ln San Diego, CA 92109

State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 09, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 09, 2031 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9014348

Fictitious business name(s): The Queens Brew International 7918 El Cajon Blvd. #N355 La Mesa, CA 91942 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: Lavada Samella England 7918 El Cajon Blvd. #N355 La Mesa, CA 91942

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

This fictitious business name will expire on June 29, 2031 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9012232

Fictitious business name(s): Zesty Living Consulting Services 2574 Mudler St. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego PO Box 153724 San Diego, CA 92195

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Partnership Registrant has not

07/30, 08/06

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9013263 Fictitious business name(s): Dalat Cafe & Restaurant 4738 University Ave. Ste H San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego

Company

The first day of business was: 06/01/2026 This business is hereby registered by the following: DL168 LLC 4738 University Ave. Ste H San Diego, CA 92105 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 12, 2026 This fictitious business name will expire on June 12, 2031 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9014277

Fictitious business name(s): Y&L Treats 5115 Castana St. San Diego, CA 92114 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: Yolanda Ramos Cruz 5115 Castana St.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

May

Fictitious

Camino Moro Warner Springs, CA 92086 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 01, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 01, 2031 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2026-9014524

Fictitious business name(s):

FICTITIOUS

Target Electric and Solar 32994 Camino Moro Warner Springs, CA 92086 County of San Diego

PO Box 463 Warner Springs, CA 92086

This business is conducted by:

A Corporation

The first day of business was: 01/03/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Target Electric Enterprises Incorporated PO Box 463 Warner Springs, CA 92086 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 01, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 01, 2031 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2026-9014268

Fictitious business name(s): Comfort Taxi 14031 Brighton Ave #21 Poway, CA 92064 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: Nabil Abdulrazaq

14031 Brighton Ave #21 Poway, CA 92064

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 02, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 02, 2031

07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

2026-9014015

Fictitious business name(s):

A Frame Inspections 4816 Hidalgo Ave. San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

A Limited Liability Company Registrant

Fictitious business name(s): Onward Tranquility Recovery Center

8080 Canton Dr 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:

Betty Trevon Moss

8080 Canton Dr Lemon Grove, CA 91945

State of Incorporation/ Organization

California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 26, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on June 26, 2031

07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9014241

Fictitious business name(s): Harborview Consulting

J&L Collective

Coronado Business Solutions

Commercial Mobility Group

Adapt Communications

404 Camino Del Rio S, Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92108

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

A Corporation

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

This business is hereby registered by the following:

Elevate Marketing Team Inc

404 Camino Del Rio S, Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92108

State of Incorporation/ Organization

California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 26, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on June 26, 2031

07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

2026-9014480

Fictitious business name(s): The Visionary Effect

TVE

Ashlie Ann Marie Halton 8365 Broadway Unit 10 Lemon Grove, CA 91945

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 01, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on July 01, 2031 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9013495

Fictitious business name(s): Benbon Consulting 336 S Pardee San Diego, CA 92113

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

An Individual

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

This business is hereby registered by the following: Max Henry Benson Bonnell

336 S Pardee San Diego, CA 92113

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 16, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on June 16, 2031 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9013998

Fictitious business name(s): Coastal Paradise Window Cleaning 2493 Roll Drive Suite 209-661 San Diego, CA 92154 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: Luis Miguel Villa 2493 Roll Drive Suite 209-661 San Diego, CA 92154

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2026

This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2031 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Case Number 26CU040109C

Petitioner or Attorney: Carlos Freeman

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

a. PRESENT NAME: Carlos Freeman

PROPOSED NAME: Carlos Vasquez

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: September 15, 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.

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 07/30, 08/06, 08/13, 08/20

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

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

Case Number 26CU038735C

Petitioner or Attorney: Paloma Serna

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

a. PRESENT NAME: Paloma Serna

PROPOSED NAME: Paloma Vasquez

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

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 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

325 South Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081

Superior Court North County Division Case Number

26CU037890N

Petitioner or Attorney:

Kaila Rochelle Martinez

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Kaila Rochelle Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Kaila Rochelle Martinez

PROPOSED NAME: Kaila Martinez Pierce

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 South Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 26CU035789C

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: August 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 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

WhenChao Chen on behalf of minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: JunXuan Chen

PROPOSED NAME: Jason Chen

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: August 11, 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

2279 Ulric St. #3 San Diego, CA 92111

County of San Diego

8365 Broadway Unit 10

Lemon Grove, CA 91945

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:

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. Date: August 31, 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

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: August 28, 2026

Time: 8:30 A.M.

Petitioner or Attorney: Thanh Hung Pham; Thi My Ngo on behalf of minor

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Thanh Hung Pham; Thi My Ngo on behalf of minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Ngo Thanh Tuan Pham

PROPOSED NAME: Tuan Pham

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

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 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice Case Number 26CU035006C

Petitioner or Attorney: XiaoTong Liang and WenChao Chen on behalf of minor

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner XiaoTong Liang and

07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30

SUMMONS (Citation Judicial)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT

(Aviso al demandado): Emmanuel Ngelelo

Adamson/Irakoze Grace

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF

(Lo esta demandado el demandante): Wakilongo Pascal/Jeanne Pascal

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR

DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinto.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretano de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente.

Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados.

Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de Calitornia Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las

Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 o más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

Case Number: 37-2024-00000879-CL-FRCTL

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): San Diego County Superior Court 330 West Broadway 2nd Floor San Diego, CA 92101

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff 's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Wakilongo Pascal/Jeanne Pascal 3725 Altadena Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 383-1333

DATE (Fecha): 01/16/2024

Clerk By: G. Lopez Deputy

07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Adelia Denise 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: August 19, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. in Department 502 Room Nadia Kelani located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division

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

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

Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California 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 07/30, 08/06, 08/13

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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.

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