A total of 134 Head Start programs in California and across the country will not receive their operational funding if the federal government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1 These early-learning programs are located in 41 states and Puerto Rico and serve more than 65,000 children, according to the First Five Fund.
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By Darrel Wheeler
On the third Saturday of October, homegrown author Mary E. Gilders returned to America’s Finest City and appeared at the Elementary Institute of Science for a special book launch signing. Family, friends and a host of supporters showed
up to get a signed copy of her latest creation Lilbit (A Grandmother’s Love Transcends)
In a bold move reflecting the urgency of the times, the California Teachers Association (CTA) has thrown its weight behind Proposition 50, an initiative spearheaded by Governor Gavin Newsom aimed at redistricting. CTA is reaching out to California’s Black voters by activating a campaign utilizing some of the state’s legacy Black newspapers.
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SD Melanin hosted its inaugural “Blacktoberfest” on October 18, 2025, at S&S Friendly Ranch, the city’s oldest Black-owned ranch. The event drew over 600 guests and ran from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Described by organizers as a fusion of HBCU homecoming spirit and West Coast culture, attendees fully embraced the theme with western-inspired
attire that reflected the ranch’s rich history. associated with the venue by arriving in all manner of Western-style attire ranging from cowboy boots to Wrangler shirts. The ranch was filled with a sea of lawn chairs and sprawling blankets where guests made themselves comfortable to enjoy the festivities.
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As many as 1,900 facilities across the state — including the WCIC/Playmate Head Start Program in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood — could be affected by the government shutdown. A closure could leave thousands of children without services and create financial uncertainty for families who rely on these programs. PHOTO: Antonio Ray Harvey
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“My ancestors never got a chance to vote: not that they didn’t have the right to vote, but because of the difficulty and the challenges of being able to register,” said Weber Oct. 21, speaking at a special news briefing hosted by American Community Media.
Weber’s family moved to California in the 1950s. Her father was in his 30s when he successfully registered to vote and cast his first ballot. “So we recognize — in our family, and in so many other families — just how precious this experience is. Having your voice, having the ability to vote, having it accessible, making it available to so many, is really, really important.”
“And that’s what we’ve been trying to do with every election here in California with its very diverse population. The ability to be able to vote comfortably, and to be able to vote in a timely manner that really counts your ballot and makes sure your voice is heard,” she said.
Special Election
As of Oct. 20, more than 2.5 million votes had already been cast for California’s special
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The First Five Years Fund is a national organization that advocates for federal early childhood education and childcare policies.
U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, warns that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would also face dire consequences if the government shutdown continues.
A former Head Start teacher, Waters introduced the Head Start Shutdown Protection Act, H.R. 5790, in the House of Representatives on Oct. 17. It would require the federal government to reimburse state and local governments for funds they spend to keep Head Start and Early Head Start programs running during the gridlock.
“The (bill) requires the federal government to reimburse states, local governments, and school districts that use their own funds to continue the operations of Head Start programs in their communities and enable Head Start grant recipients to remain open and continue to serve the children and families who depend on them,” Waters stated.
The Head Start program was created in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's “War on Poverty.” It started as a summer-only demonstration project to provide comprehensive early
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Prop. 50 presents an opportunity for California voters to pause and reconsider the current legislative maps that dictate representation — a reaction to a national landscape where education and voting rights are increasingly under threat. Erika Jones, the Secretary/ Treasurer of the CTA pointed out that the initiative serves as a direct counter to troubling developments in states like Texas, where the political climate has grown hostile towards both educational funding and voter inclusion.
election Nov. 4, which has just a single issue on the ballot. Prop. 50, if approved by voters, would allow the State Legislature to redraw Congressional districts, bypassing California’s independent citizens-redistricting commission until 2030. Democratic leaders in California hope to counter Texas’ redrawn maps, which would add 5 Republican seats in Congress. California would gain 5 Democratic seats with its redrawn maps.
Weber did not discuss Prop. 50 during the 30-minute news briefing, and instead focused her remarks on the ease with which California voters can participate in the special election. Every eligible voter in the state has already received a mail-in ballot: these can be dropped off in the mail box, at the post office, or at a polling site Nov. 4. She urged people who are voting by mail to drop their ballots off early, and — if going to the post office on Nov. 4 — to go inside and have the ballot stamped.
Secure ballot boxes have also been placed around the state. Weber emphasized that these are safe, and cannot be carried off. “These are monstrosities. They’re like a tank made of steel and screwed in the ground. The only way you can access them is with a key,” she said. Ballot boxes will remain accessible for drop off until 8 pm on Nov. 4. Voters can search for their clos-
childhood education, health, and nutrition services to children from low-income families.
The program supports early childhood education and school readiness for the country’s most vulnerable children. It serves low-income children from birth to age five, including those living in poverty, in foster care, and experiencing homelessness.
In California, the state had approximately 1,835 Head Start-Early Head Start centers, with about 94,577 funded slots in 2023, according to a report by Learning Policy Institute (LPI). LPI, a nonprofit organization that conducts research and advocates for evidence-based education policies.
Black or African American children make up about 28% of all Head Start participants nationally.
Based on analyses of the 2020–2021 school year from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), Black or African American children made up 8% of Head Start and Early Head Start children in California. The state’s overall Black child population hovers around 5.6%.
“As a former Head Start teacher, I know that Head Start provides a strong foundation for vulnerable young children, setting them up for academic success and a lifetime of learning,” Waters stated. “We cannot allow the government shutdown to disrupt their education, their families, and their potential for success.”
have voiced skepticism about the ethics of using Prop. 50 as a tool against what they perceive as unethical actions from other states. However, Jones argues convincingly that the current political climate itself — marked by a wave of voter suppression tactics and the sidelining of marginalized communities — constitutes an ethical crisis that demands a robust and proactive response.
“We have to take a stand,” Jones insists. She draws parallels between the present situation and historical struggles for voting rights, reflecting on her own family’s involvement in civil rights movements. “If we don’t act now, we risk losing decades of progress.” She voiced concerns that without intervention, there c ould be dire consequences for marginalized students, in cluding cuts to funding that directly supports vulnerable populations.
est ballot box on this site: https://caearlyvoting. sos.ca.gov/
Same Day Registration
The last day to register to vote and receive a ballot in the mail was Oct. 20. But eligible voters who missed the deadline can come to a polling place November 4 and register that same day to cast their ballot. Weber noted these are provisional voters: their ballots would not be counted until all their eligibility information has been verified. “But they will have a chance to vote and influence the election,” she said.
California is one of 23 states that allows sameday registration to vote. Potential voters in the state can register in person with a driver’s license or state ID, and the last 4 digits of their Social Security number.
Voter fraud is extremely rare in California. In a report presented to the California state Senate last August, the California Research Bureau, in collaboration with the California State Library, found just 10 instances of voter fraud for the period 2020-2024.
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SNAP is set to run out in November as well, and benefits are at risk of not being paid, affecting approximately 42 million Americans. On Oct. 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) notified states that there will not be enough money to cover full benefits if the shutdown continues.
According to the California Association of Food Banks, approximately 5.5 million people in California receive food assistance through SNAP, known as CalFresh. In Los Angeles County, 1,578,521 people receive CalFresh assistance, 377,207 in San Bernardino County, 399,949 in San Diego County, 175,009 in Alameda County, 109,295 in San Francisco County, 251,039 inFresno County, and 266,319 in Sacramento County.
Mike Johnson (R-LA-4), the Speaker of the House of Representatives, referred to the government closure as the “Democrat Shutdown.”
The Bossier City, La., native stated on Oct. 23 that the Democrats are using the shutdown as “leverage” and inflicting “suffering” on American families.
“They want to extend those Obamacare subsidies permanently without any reforms. Oh, by the way, restoring health care to illegal aliens, again, that’s 200 billion of their demand,” Johnson stated. “That’s what they’re leveraging. They’re using the American people as pawns in this game and as leverage to get all of that.”
Democratic leaders, including House Minority
to get involved — whether by volunteering to canvas or by spreading awareness through social media.” Those interested can visit cta. org/prop50 for more information on how to engage in meaningful activism.
With only a few weeks left to vote, the CTA’s
“The dysfunction we’re witnessing in Washington, D.C. has profound implications for our schools,” Jones explained. She emphasized that the dismantling of the federal Department of Education and the curtailing of union rights for workers are issues that inevitably trickle down to affect the students in California classrooms. “This is not a fight we chose, but it’s one we must engage in for the future of our children.”
Critics from within the Democratic spectrum
With more than $15 billion in federal assistance hanging in the balance, the stakes could not be higher. Jones highlighted the importance of rallying both educators and community members to mobilize against what she describes as an “unethical assault” on democracy. “We cannot simply remain isolated in California; the fight for justice and equity reverberates across the entire nation.”
As supporters of Prop. 50 intensify their outreach, Jones invites California residents to join the movement. “We’re encouraging everyone
a number of protections for eligible voters. Ballots are currently available in 9 languages other than English. Voters can obtain ballots written in Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese. Additional languages will be added by the Secretary of State’s office if there are enough voters who primarily speak that language, said Weber, noting that adding additional in-language ballots is a complex process. Ballots have to reflect the nuances of complicated measures. “You can’t just Google it,” she noted with a laugh.
Voters in California can also have friends or family assist them in filling out their ballots. However, they cannot obtain support from an employer or a union representative, noted Weber.
The Secretary of State’s remarks came as the Supreme Court deliberates Louisiana v. C allais, a seminal redistricting case which could determine the fate of the national Voting Rights Act. Of particular concern in the case is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which bars voting practices that discriminate against voters based on their race or color. The Court is expected to issue its decision by June 2026.
Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-8), have rebuffed Republican attempts to tie immigration protections to the Washington stalemate.
On Oct. 22, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he will deploy the California National Guard and state volunteers to help distribute food as the federal shutdown threatens benefits for millions of residents.
“This is serious, this is urgent — and requires immediate action. Millions of Americans rely on food benefits to feed their families, and while Republicans in Washington drag their feet, California is stepping up once again to fill in the gaps,” Newsom said.
Waters shared that previous government shutdowns have caused a few local Head Start grant recipients to temporarily close, suspending programs and services with minimal or no warning.
During the October 2013 shutdown, Waters stated, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reported that six Head Start grant recipients serving nearly 6,300 children closed their doors for several days.
“Vulnerable children and families and the dedicated Head Start teachers and staff who serve them should not have to suffer because of a government shutdown that is beyond their control,” Waters stated. “I introduced this bill to ensure that Head Start grant recipients will be able to remain open and continue to serve the children and families who depend on them.”
call for action resonates across communities, urging Californians to recognize not just their rights as voters, but their responsibility to advocate for the future of education in a rapidly changing political landscape. As Jones aptly puts it, “This is our fight, and we must be heard.”
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WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
By Nathaniel M. Fields CEO, URBAN RESOURCE INSTITUTE
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we have lost, and confront one of the most pervasive and deadly forms of violence in our society. Yet year after year, this month passes with too little outrage and too little action.
As a Black man and the CEO of the Urban Resource Institute, the largest provider of domestic violence shelter services in the United States, I feel a deep responsibility to speak plainly. Domestic violence is a shadow pandemic in America.
Every minute, 24 people experience physical, emotional, or psychological harm from an intimate partner. One in four women and one in seven men will endure this abuse in their life-
time. By the end of the day, three women would have been murdered by an intimate partner. For Black and brown women, the impact is far more devastating-both in scale and in severity.
Across the country, systemic inequities make safety, healing, and justice painfully out of reach. Black women represent only 14 percent of the U.S. population but account for 31 percent of intimate partner homic ides. They are three and a half times more likely to be killed by a partner than white women and five times more likely to die by firearm during pregnancy. Between 201O and 2021, the number of Black women killed by guns tripled, with domestic violence driving much of that increase.
These are not just statistics. They are lives lost, families shattered, and communities left grieving in silence. And still, domestic violence remains one of the most underreported crimes in America. Too many survivors, especially women of color, stay silent out of fear, discrimination, or mistrust of systems that have too often failed to protect them.
THE POWER AND NECESSITY OF FUTURE-PROOFING CAREER PATHS
By Louis J. King II PRESIDENT AND CEO, OIC OF AMERICA
“Uncertain” doesn’t even begin to describe the times we’re living through right now.
There are shifting alliances and allegiances. Rules and regulations are here today but gone tomorrow … and then back a few days later. Tariffs implemented and then postponed and then reinstated … all in a matter of hours. Anyone could be forgiven for feeling a bit of whiplash these days. At times like these, we crave stability, consistency and a plan for the way forward.
We minimize uncertainty when we futureproof the workforce.
Because getting a job isn’t enough anymore. A job alone won’t provide a lifelong map toward prosperity—that kind of promise comes only from a transformation in thinking and in opportunity.
Look at construction, where we have an ever-worsening shortage of workers. In just 2025 and 2026, America will need a million new construction workers just to keep up with the pipeline of work. More than four in 10 construction workers are retiring by
2031, and more than a third of construction workers are foreign-born populations whose absence from the U.S. workforce is becoming more acutely felt every day.
Match that shortage with continually increasing demand. Hyper-expensive natural disasters, which require skilled laborers to recover and rebuild from, hit an all-time high in 2023. We have a national housing shortage of 4.5 million homes. Data centers, which require armies of workers to build, experienced a 34% year-over-year growth last year, and the power industry needs 510,000 new workers by 2030.
The demand is there. And we are helping our community answer the call.
It’s incumbent upon all of us to give kids the skills, interests and networks for family-sustaining careers, and prepare adults for economic opportunities that will provide a pathway to the middle class.
We have to—because we know that amid our ever-changing country, the demand for skills that allow families to enter the middle class is constant. Everyone is looking for a workable path. It’s up to all of us to provide it.
That much is certain.
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For Black and brown women, those fears are magnified by economic abuse, the hidden weapon of control. Nearly every survivor experiences some form of financial coercion. Partners withhold money, destroy credit, sabotage jobs, and seize vital documents. When someone cannot open a bank account, work, or pay rent without permission, leaving is not a choice-it becomes a matter of survival.
We must face a hard truth: we cannot end domestic violence without addressing economic abuse and homelessness.
While the Violence Against Women Act in 1995 marked a turning point, our systems still fall short. Survivors need more than shelter. They need economic independence, accountability for those who have caused harm, and prevention that begins early.
If we are serious about ending domestic violence, we must invest in solutions that address the full continuum-from emergency shelter to long-term stability, from survivor safety to
offender accountability.
The truth is, we all know someone who is experiencing domestic violence. By the time you finish reading this, three women will have been murdered by an intimate partner. But here is the hope: We have the knowledge, the tools, and the programs to stop it.
What we need now is the will.
We must raise awareness, remove stigma, and make resources visible and accessible. Policymakers must prioritize prevention and invest in grassroots organizations that meet survivors where they are. Communities must speak up, believe survivors, and hold abusers accountable.
This generation has the power to end the shadow pandemic. We can make safety, healing, and justice a reality for every survivor-if we act now.
Let’s get to work.
OUR FOURTH AMENDMENT RIGHTS ARE ENDANGERED LIKE NEVER BEFORE
By Mitchell Zimmerman
Suppose the police want to get illegal drugs off the streets of California.
So they begin stopping pedestrians at gunpoint, shoving them against walls, frisking them, and searching their belongings. They also force their way into random houses — including yours, maybe — to search for drugs.
The police would likely seize some drugs and arrest some dealers this way. But the great majority of people frightened, humiliated, and invaded would be entirely innocent.
Can the police do that? The Constitution provides a clear answer: No.
The Fourth Amendment is clear: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.” It allows only searches with a warrant issued “upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
In short, it means you’ve got a right to be left alone by the police unless they present evidence to a judge showing there’s a strong chance you’ve committed a crime, and the judge issues a warrant.
This was no small matter for the founding fathers. Indeed, the King of England’s defilement of such rights was “one of the driving forces behind the American Revolution itself,” as Chief Justice John Roberts explained in a 2014 ruling. “The Fourth Amendment was the founding generation’s response,” Roberts wrote, to laws “which allowed British officers to rummage through homes in an unrestrained search for evidence of criminal activity.”
Such abuses are no longer ancient history. In the name of fighting “chaos” and an imaginary crime wave, Trump has launched a broad assault on our Fourth Amendment rights — especially by an increasingly militarized ICE.
The impact has been especially hard felt in states like California, which accounts for the one of the highest numbers of ICE arrests so far this year. But it's being felt all over. Take Chicago, for example, where Trump openly proclaimed that
the city was “about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” …
Among other recent abuses, ICE commandos there conducted a military assault on a five-story apartment building. There was no attempt to persuade a judge that anyone in the building — let alone everyone — was likely a criminal. Without a warrant, TIME reported, ICE agents dropped from Black Hawk helicopters onto the roof and “worked their way through the building, kicking down doors and throwing flash bang grenades, rounding up adults and screaming children alike, detaining them in zip-ties.”
ICE seized everyone in the apartment building. Agents pointed guns in the faces of terrified citizens, handcuffed them, and held them for hours. “Photos of the aftermath,” reported TIME, “show toys and shoes littering the apartment hallways that were left in the chaos as people were pulled from their beds.”
Trump has told military leaders of his intent to use our “cities as training grounds for our military.” The Chicago apartment building action occurred the same day. Is that what they’re training for?
In recent months, a series of national demonstrations have embodied the theme “No Kings!” Aptly so. One of the complaints listed against King George III in the Declaration of Independence was: “He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.”
The assault in Chicago was what the framers of our Constitution feared — and what they hoped our Bill of Rights could thwart. But a Constitution is not self-defending.
As Trump muses over an unconstitutional third term, summarily executes alleged drug smugglers without a trial or even an arrest, and invokes pretend uprisings to justify federalizing the National Guard, the danger is real and imminent.
But we defeated a King once. And if we all recognize the danger and are prepared to stand up for our democracy, we can do it again.
Mitchell Zimmerman is an attorney, longtime social activist, and author.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
TODAY IN
BLACK HISTORY
1925
AUGUSTUS ALEXANDER “GUS”
SAVAGE IS BORN
Augustus “Gus” Savage was born in Detroit on October 30, 1925, and raised in Chicago, where he graduated from Wendell Phillips High School before serving in the U.S. Army. After earning a philosophy degree from Roosevelt University, he became a journalist and editor, founding the Chicago Weekend and Citizen Newspapers
Politically active, Savage championed Black voter engagement before being elected to Congress in 1981. As chair of the Economic Development Subcommittee, he advanced minority business opportunities and affirmative action initiatives.
1954
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ELIMINATES ALL RACIALLY
SEGREGATED REGIMENTS
On October 30, 1954, the U.S. Department of Defense officially eliminated racially segregated regiments, marking a major milestone in the nation’s path toward equality. This move followed President Harry S. Truman’s 1948 Executive Order 9981, which called for equal treatment in the armed services.
The full integration of the military, achieved by the mid-1950s, reflected growing civil rights momentum and set a precedent for dismantling racial segregation across American institutions.
COMMUNITY
Emeritus Commander “Joe Rush”
A Man of Honor. A True Legionnaire.
By Margaretta Hickman
President of Lakiba N. Palmer American Legion Auxiliary
Mr. Joe Rush joined the Dennis T, Williams Post 310 in 1988. He was a soldier in the United States Army stationed in Okinawa, Vietnam, Fort Bragg, North Carolina and here in San Diego, California in the Airborne Infantry until his retirement in 1996.
Joe enjoyed hanging out in the early days with the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary way back when the Post had “Dirt Floors.” Post 310 then was known as “The Old Soldiers Home” to many.
Joe Rush is a Starch Legionnaire. He served in numerous Offices/Positions at Post 310. He served as 1st Vice commander, Chairman of Boys State working with students from Lincoln High School, Morse High School, O’Farrell and Gompers schools.
Commander Joe Rush served as Commander of Dennis T. Williams Post 310 for two terms. 1994-1996 and 20132017. He seldom ever missed an event for the Post or the Auxiliary. transportation was never an issue, because he did not own an automobile.
Commander Rush saw Post 310 as an
“Eyesore” and an embarrassment to him and other leaders in the community, so he took steps to rebuild Post 310.
Joe Rush saved Dennis T. Williams Post 310 from Eminent Domain.
1979
RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BECOMES FIRST BLACK
MAYOR OF ALABAMA
Richard Arrington, born October 19, 1934, in Livingston, Alabama, made history as Birmingham’s first African American mayor. A scholar with degrees from Miles College, the University of Detroit, and the University of Oklahoma, he served as a professor and executive director of the Alabama Center of Higher Education before entering politics.
Elected mayor on October 30, 1979, Arrington led Birmingham through major revitalization and economic growth. His “Birmingham Plan” expanded opportunities for people of color, transforming the city into a model of biracial cooperation and progress.
Commander Joe Rush shared his concerns with Fellow Legionnaires and was instrumental in finding a funder and developer to rebuild Post 310.
He got the Encanto Community Planning Group to change the zoning so that housing could be built for veterans on the property.
Joe along with others secured a $3 Million Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Dennis T. Williams Post 310 was renamed “Lakiba N. Palmer” in honor of a San Diego native Young Lady who served in the United States Military named “Lakiba N. Palmer” who was sadly killed on the U.S.S. Cole. The first post ever to be named after an African-American woman.
Commander Joe Rush was also proudly instrumental in renaming Lise Street to Lakiba N. Palmer Street, a few
Cherish Moments 3rd Annual Health & Resource Fair
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ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL Service was held October 21, 2025 at Greater Life Baptist Church. ***************************************************************************
Geraldine C. Johnson, affectionately known as “Ma Dean,” “John,” and “Grandma,” was born on June 8, 1951, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Lillian “Big Mama” Cooley and Leonard Johnson, who preceded her in death. The family moved to San Diego in 1952, where Geraldine attended Balboa Elementary, Memorial Junior High, Snyder Continuation Adult School, and San Diego City College. She remained in San Diego throughout her life. In 1975, she met the love of her life, Tommie Love Sr., and together they shared 50 wonderful years, raising three sons and one daughter.
Geraldine found her spiritual foundation at Ark Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. Hollis Lee Pleasant Sr. She began singing in the youth choir, later joining the adult choir and helping to form a group called “The Arkettes.” Music, especially gospel, remained one of her greatest joys throughout her life.
Her nurturing spirit and love for people were evident in everything she did. She worked as a home care provider for IHSS and as a child care provider for the County of San Diego. Geraldine and Tommie were devoted supporters of youth sports and attended every game. She also coached T-Ball for the neighborhood team called “Hatfield Express.” In her younger years, she ran track for “Mickey’s Missiles” and was a proud fan of the San Francisco 49ers. Geraldine enjoyed spending time at the casino, especially Jamul and Sycuan. She loved playing spades, dominoes, tonk, and board games. Always competitive, she was known as the “kitchen captain” and was famous for her delicious dobby sauce.
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, God called His servant home.
She was preceded in death by her sister Gloria Jean Hodrick, brother Gilbert “Sonny” Johnson, nephews; Curtis Lee Harris and Verlie Hodrick Jr., and best friends; Karol Moss and Lavarin Hicks.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 50 years Tommie Love Sr., four children; Leonard Williams Sr. (Shanell), Tommie “Peanut” Love Jr., Maurice Love, and Nikita Love, foster son Michael Calimee Jr., sister Jackie McGee, best friend Joyce Suseberry, all of San Diego, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 7 nieces, 7 nephews, 3 godchildren, and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and friends who will forever cherish her warmth, laughter, and loving spirit.
After years of planning and negotiations, they broke ground in 2020. What a beautiful property in Southeastern San Diego.
Today, because of the vision of Commander Joe Rush, the newly rebuilt post and property now house 40 plus apartments for veterans that live above and across the Street from Post 310, namely ”Post 310 Veterans Homes”.
We all should thank Emeritus Commander Joe Rush for all that he has done for his service to our country first, our veterans, military and their families, community, Post 310 American Legion Legionnaires and Unit 310 American Legion Auxiliary.
We will always love you as Commander Joe Rush. You will always be remembered as a true Legionnaire and friend. May God bless you forever!
h erish Moments Nonprofit Organization 3rd Annual Health & Resource fair is officially in the books — and what a success it was! Held on Friday October 18th, Cherish Moments proudly served 75 families with love, resources, and community support.
Some vendors in attendance who made the day a success were: Grind 2gether, Lupus Foundation, Autism Society, UC San Diego Moore Cancer
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LOCAL NEWS YOU CAN USE
San Diego Workforce Partnership Launches Interactive Workforce Needs & Assets Map
The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), in collaboration with the San Diego Policy & Innovation Center (PIC), has launched the San Diego Workforce Needs & Assets Map — a free, interactive tool that identifies where workforce opportunities are limited and where resources exist to close the gap.
The map highlights community needs across income, education, housing, health, and more, while pinpointing local assets such as SDWP career centers, schools, libraries, and transit routes. Findings reveal that one in four families live in high-need areas, and three in 10 are economically vulnerable. Job hubs cluster along coastal and major highway corridors, forcing many residents to commute long distances for work.
“This tool turns complex data into a clear picture of where families face the steepest barriers and how we can partner with employers, colleges, and local leaders to meet them with real solutions,” said SDWP CEO Rachel Bereza.
To explore the San Diego Workforce Needs & Assets Map, visit workforce.org/assetmap.
County Launches New Alert San Diego App to Replace SD Emergency
The County of San Diego’s emergency app has a new name, look, and features to help keep residents safe. SD Emergency is now
Alert San Diego, part of the County Office of Emergency Services’ (OES) modernized communication system that delivers official alerts, interactive maps, and preparedness resources in one place.
Current SD Emergency users should update the app within 90 days to continue receiving notifications. The new app syncs with AlertSanDiego.org, where residents can register for neighborhood alerts via phone, text, or email.
New features include a clean design, expanded emergency updates (including live maps and helicopter alerts), early earthquake warnings, and guidance for disaster planning and recovery. It’s also accessible for users with disabilities.
OES continues to coordinate preparedness and response across agencies and partners.
Download Alert San Diego today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to stay informed, prepared, and connected.
Apply Now for the 2026 Tourism Accelerator Program
The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) announced the return of its Tourism Accelerator program. Aimed at elevating local businesses owned by individuals from underrepresented groups—or those focused on environmental sustainability—this high-impact program champions inclusion in the tourism economy. The program offers a suite of services and benefits valued at over $15,000, including free membership, mentoring, education, alumni, and networking opportunities.
The deadline to apply is November 20, 2025. APPLY at www.sandiego.org/accelerator.
Episcopal Community Services Names La Monica Everett-Haynes As Board President Episcopal Community Services (ECS) has appointed La Monica Everett-Haynes as President of its Board of Directors, and welcomed Christopher Connolly, William Mayer, and Peter Nguyen as new members. Together, they bring decades of expertise in strategic communications, operations, community relations, finance, and nonprofit leadership that will advance ECS’ mission of breaking barriers and transforming communities.
Everett-Haynes, who has served on ECS’ board since 2022, steps into the role of President with more than 20 years of combined experience in communications, journalism, and higher education. She is Associate Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for Strategic Communications and Public Affairs at San Diego State University, where she is recognized as an innovative and trusted leader. Known for her commitment to compassion, inclusion, and collaboration, EverettHaynes believes the full power of an organization begins with its people.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as Board President and to continue working alongside the people who make ECS such a vital force in our region. I believe that by centering people and building stronger connections, we can not only transform lives but also create healthier, more just communities for all,” expressed La Monica Everett-Haynes, Board President.
Will Social Security’s 2026 COLA Offset Rising Everyday Costs?
By Charlene Crowell Senior Fellow at the Center for Responsible Lending
As the federal government shutdown that began on October 1 continues, over 74 million citizens await an important but delayed announcement: Social Security’s 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment, also known as COLA.
The delay is caused by the need to complete the third quarter’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report that spans data for the three months of July, August, and September. This report is an essential part of annual COLA calculations. Employees with the Bureau of Labor Statistics were recently called back for its completion. Legally, the Social Security Administration is required to announce the annual COLA before November 1 each year to ensure timely implementation of the increase the following January.
Nearly 22 million seniors are estimated to live on Social Security alone, according to a recent study by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). The league also estimates that nearly three-quarters of all seniors rely on Social Security for at least half their income, underscoring how important it is to understand
the difference between living expenses and what Social Security can realistically cover.
The average monthly Social Security check for retirees was $2,008.31 this past August, as reported by Kiplinger. Further, state-bystate comparisons show that retirees receive in 26 states receive less. Beneficiaries in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi, for example, receive approximately $1,800 each month. Conversely, highest monthly benefits are received in Connecticut, Maryland, and
New Jersey, with recipients in each state surpassing $2,100 each month.
A 2025 Social Security survey released in August by the Harris Poll and underwritten by Nationwide. Its findings included:
• Current benefit levels cover only 59 percent of seniors’ retirement expenses.
• 56 percent say they could not financially survive missing even half of the monthly payment.
• 52 percent have had to reduce discretion -
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ary spending due to rising living costs outpacing benefits.
• Half of retirees are terrified of the impact tariff pricing changes will have on their retirement income or retirement savings; and
• More than 4 in 5 Americans are concerned about the long-term viability of Social Security.
This year, most retirees pay a $185 monthly premium. Based on the 2025 Medicare Trustees Report filed in mid-June, the monthly premium for Part B is projected to rise by 11.5 percent to $206.20 in 2026. It would be the eighth time in the last quarter century that the Part B premium has risen by a double-digit percentage on a year-overyear basis, as reported by The Motley Fool. With no end in sight for the federal government shutdown, partisan debates have emerged over future health care funding –particularly for families enrolled in the Affordable Care Act. As America’s population continues to age, the future of Medicare funding also must be a part of that important debate – particularly when the Social Security Trust Fund is projected to run out of money by 2033.
An Ancient Tradition Is Helping Girls In Zimbabwe Fight Child Marriages
By Farai Mutsaka Associated Press
reinforced patriarchal expectations.
Today, the practice is being flipped.
Ancient tradition, new purpose
In traditional homesteads, a round thatched hut served as Nhanga, a female-only room where girls were taught obedience, how to please husbands and moral education. It
“The new Nhanga is a cultural innovation dealing with modern problems,” and where girls candidly tackle subjects still sensitive in many conservative homes, said Nokutenda Magama, a programs officer with Rozaria Memorial Trust, a nonprofit that works to empower rural girls and women and is behind the Nhanga revival.
Sessions include practical skills like poultry raising, farming and soap making.
The trust organizes gatherings by age group, from girls as young as five to women over 35, ensuring an age-appropriate curriculum and mentorship across generations. Elders, in-
cluding senior government officials, are sometimes invited.
A wider problem
The reinvention comes against worrying statistics. One in three girls in Zimbabwe marries before 18, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund, calling it “a national emergency demanding urgent action.” It’s a similar situation across East and southern Africa. Child marriage rates soar to above 40% in central and West Africa, with Niger, at 76%, the highest globally, according to UNICEF.
Zimbabwe and many other African countries have outlawed child marriage, even overturning laws prohibiting abortion for girls under 18, but poverty, lethargic enforcement and cultural and religious
customs keep it alive.
Child bride to community role model
For Samantha Chidodo, the revival offered a path back. Now 26 and a final-year law student, she was forced into an abusive marriage at 17 to a man nearly a decade older.
“All I wanted was to play and think of my future. Suddenly I had to be a mother and wife,” she said at a camp that blended tent sessions with a “girls and goals” soccer tournament.
“I didn’t even know what to do. I would be dead asleep, oblivious that I needed to breastfeed.” A woman next door would take the crying baby, feed him and return him to the sleeping teen mother,
she recalled.
After two years, she walked away, enduring stigma as neighbors warned others not to associate with her. With support from Rozaria Memorial Trust, she returned to school and became one of the modern Nhanga pioneers.
“Initially we were only about 20 girls. Almost 90% of us did well, some went to college, others started projects. The community began to see our power, and encouraged their children to join,” she said. “Nhanga is now seen as cool.”
Today, more than 200 girls in her village participate. Many schools across Zimbabwe have adopted the model, which has spread to Zambia and Sierra Leone and reached African Union and United Nations forums.
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Author Mary E. Gilders’ Book Launch Signing
By Darrel Wheeler CONTRIBUTING WRITER
On the third Saturday of October, homegrown author Mary E. Gilders returned to America’s Finest City and appeared at the Elementary Institute of Science for a special book launch signing. Family, friends and a host of supporters showed up to get a signed copy of her latest creation Lilbit (A Grandmother’s Love Transcends)
her newest publication as she explained and answered all of their curious questions.
Morse High School alum and author Mary E.Gilders had this to say about her beloved community: “To the community that shaped
me, your encouragement, resilience and faith have been the soil from which my dreams grew. It was within this community that my literary craft was cultivated and for that I hold a deep gratitude and respect. When I reflect on my days at Morse High School I'm deeply inspired by its English department, a talented team that nurtured so many future authors and filmmakers. It is to this community, my community, that I will always return. To honor my roots and present the literary gifts you helped shape. Much appreciation and love extended.”
“Mary and I go a long way back. I had to come today to support my friend, I haven’t seen her in a few years. She is such an authentic and wonderful person,” shared Yolanda Reynolds. “Her other books A Misrepresentation of Myself and Even A Man Can Have A Broken Heart were so interesting I had to get this one.”
A room full of reading enthusiasts were able to ask questions about Mary’s
The book Lilbit is a very interesting true story about the special bond between Grandmother and Granddaughter. Take a read, available at Barnes & Nobles and Amazon.
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San Diego Melanin's Blacktoberfest
Rides Into San Diego Black Joy on the Ranch
By Alyssa Thomas CONTRIBUTING WRITER
SD Melanin hosted their inaugural “Blacktoberfest” at S&S Friendly Ranch, the city’s oldest Black-owned ranch. Described by organizers of the event as a fusion of an HBCU homecoming and West Coast culture, attendees fully leaned
SD Melanin stayed true to their mission by cultivating a space where community could be built and joy was created. Founder Loren Cobbs spoke passionately about the importance of hosting events like Blacktoberfest. “I believe that Black folks deserve, and what that looks like in the business that we do is creating great experiences that are produced to a certain caliber.”
“We deserve spaces that are safe, no matter what our sexual orientation is, no matter what our gender identity is, we deserve to be safe in communities where we can just exist,” Cobbs continued.
into the theme associated with the venue by arriving in all manner of Westernstyle attire ranging from cowboy boots to Wrangler shirts. The ranch was filled with a sea of lawn chairs and sprawling blankets where guests made themselves comfortable to enjoy the festivities.
Upon entering the venue, attendees were greeted with the “S&S Friendly Ranch” moniker engraved in the ranch’s gate. Guests were allowed to interact with wildlife, such as horses, while being serenaded by the sounds of DJ Speakerboxx. The atmosphere was overwhelmingly hospitable due to the venue’s legacy staff. Guests were welcomed to participate in various activities, such as a line dance class led by D’Bora and the opportunity to patronize vendors selling items rooted in Black culture, including handcrafted jewelry and graphic T-shirts.
The emphasis on creating a safe space for San Diego’s Black community was highlighted by the organizers’ choice of venue. S&S Friendly Ranch was founded in 1980 by Sim and Sarah Wallace, siblings who understood the importance of maintaining local partnerships and fostering an environment of learning by way of agriculture. “I believe in Black joy and Black community, and part of that is Black economic community. It’s been beautiful to partner with the S&S Friendly Ranch and have this event at this incredible Black-owned space.”
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The book is about her Grandmother “Lilbit” who has a small frame 5-foot four inches tall with a giant personality.
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This season has been one to remember for the Skyline Jungle Boyz—a youth football team whose passion, discipline, and unity have set a new standard of excellence. For the coaching staff, it’s been more than just a winning season; it’s been a journey of growth, teamwork, and community.
Many of the Jungle Boyz are playing tackle football for the very first time, yet their performance has been nothing short of extraordinary. Under the guidance of dedicated coaches—some of whom have worked with these young athletes for two to three years—the team has developed into a powerhouse. The Jungle Boyz have not allowed a single opponent to score against them all season, while also leading the league in total points scored. That kind of dominance, their coaches say, doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the product of countless hours of hard work, discipline, and a deep commitment to each other as brothers both on and off the field.
But what makes this team truly special goes beyond talent.
The Jungle Boyz embody the strength of a united community—families, coaches, and supporters all working together to give these young men opportunities that reach far beyond football. Now, the team has earned the chance to compete for a National Championship in North Carolina. Their goal – to ensure that all 28 players can travel, eat, and stay together, without financial barriers standing in the way.
“This is about giving these boys a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said the coaching staff. “They’ve earned the chance to represent their city, state, conference, organization, team, and most importantly, their families—with pride.”
Skyline’s legacy of excellence runs deep, and this generation of Jungle Boyz is carrying that torch forward, reminding their community what dedication, heart, and teamwork can achieve—on and off the field.
Support the Jungle Boyz’ journey to Nationals: https://vraise.org/RUzlVd.
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Things One Should Know About Halloween
By Rev. Dr. John E. Warren Publisher
Ha lloween is once again upon us, with more spending than before pandemic levels. Last year in 2024, Americans spent a total of $11.6 billion. This year, expenditures by this same group of Americans are projected to reach an all-time record of $13.1 billion. It is clear that “even with concerns about price increases due to tariffs, Halloween continues to resonate with consumers of all ages,” as 73% of consumers are expected to participate, up from 72% in 2024, and 63% in 2023, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Driving the increase in spending this year is the holidays' popularity amongst millennials and Gen-Z. In addition, data suggest a marked shift back to pre-pandemic activities.
This year consumers are expected to spend $4.3 billion on costumes; $3.9 billion on candy; $4.2 billion for decorations; and $700 million for greeting cards. This will equate to $114.45 per individual or families celebrating the occasion, “nearly $11 more than last year and up from the previous record of $108.24 in 2023,” according to the NRF.
Most people are not aware of the history of Halloween or the fact that the observance was brought to America by the Irish during the Potato Famine of 1840. From about 1930 until Mickey Mouse had a Halloween celebration in the 1950s, it had been an occasion for pranks or tricks on people if they didn’t have treats. Disney’s Mickey Mouse Halloween celebration, through animation, was responsible for the growth and takeoff of the celebrations we have today.
But the history is not as much fun as the observance has become. The history is a mixture of the Catholic Church’s observance of All Saint’s Day and All Souls Day, to be celebrated on November 1st. That date was considered a “Holy” day. The evening before became known as “All Hallow’s” Eve. This original celebration dates back more than 2,000 years to the Druids and the time of harvest.
Eventually, the idea surfaced that the spirits of the dead came out the evening before “The Day of the Dead” and sought bodies to inhabit the night before. The idea of the pumpkin was to carve a face and put a candle in the pumpkin, and the pumpkin being placed in one's window or door. This told passing spirits that the dwelling was already inhabited and, therefore, the spirits would move on to
look for another place.
To those of the Catholic faith, in Mexico, the celebration adopted elements of the Aztec culture and was added to the Day of the Dead or “Dia de Muertos,” a time honoring those who have passed on. What has now become a threeday celebration is a time for family gatherings for prayers and remembrances of the dead.
The other side of this story is that in many Protestant faiths, Halloween is seen as a Satanic event. The celebration of witches and demons is forbidden in the Bible.
The conclusion of the matter is that one should know and understand that which one celebrates.
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Unbreakable: Black Women and Mental Health
By Monique LeNoir
African American Wellness Project
As a Black woman, I felt compelled to write this article after reading the heartbreaking news about Tyra Spaulding, the former Miss Universe Jamaica contestant who died after publicly sharing her struggles with mental health. I also recalled Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019, who died by suicide at only 30. Two young women who seemed happy and accomplished on the outside were, in truth, battling pain within. Their deaths are painful reminders that depression is real and that even those who appear to have everything can be suffering in silence.
This year has been heavy for so many of us. Between the nonstop political news cycle, the pressures of returning to office life, persistent racial injustice, and the violence and division that weigh on our communities, the stress feels unrelenting for Black women, who so often hold families, careers, and communities together; that stress compounds in ways that can be overwhelming. But too often, we don’t stop. We ignore the signs. We push through exhaustion. We tell ourselves it’s just stress, that we don’t have time to deal with it, or that talking about it would make us look weak. We keep going, caring for others, excelling at work, holding it all together, while quietly breaking down inside.
The statistics make clear just how urgent this issue is:
• M ore than 7 million Black and African American individuals in the U.S. live with a diagnosable mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
• B lack women are more likely than other women to report symptoms of depression, but are less likely to receive treatment.
• In a national survey, nearly half of Black women who rated their mental or physical health as “fair” or “poor” reported experiencing at least one negative consequence from bias in a medical encounter.
• O nly 4% of psychologists in the U.S. are Black, limiting access to culturally competent providers.
• A mong adolescents, Black girls are nearly
twice as likely as their male peers to attempt suicide.
These are not just numbers—they are us, our sisters, daughters, mothers, and friends. They remind us that strength and success do not shield us from struggle.
So, what can Black women do if they are struggling?
• Start with self-awareness. Pay attention to changes in your appetite, energy, or mood. Exhaustion and persistent sadness are warning signs.
• Talk about it. Share how you’re feeling with someone you trust—a friend, a family member, a pastor, or a counselor. Speaking the words out loud is a powerful first step.
• S e ek professional support. Therapy and counseling can help, especially with providers who understand cultural context. If affordability is an issue, look for community health centers, nonprofits, or online services with sliding-scale options.
• Build supportive routines. Regular exercise, journaling, prayer, meditation, and prioritizing rest can all help support mental health.
At the African American Wellness Project (AAWP), we know that breaking this silence is critical. Founded for us and by us, AAWP was created to close the gap in health dis -
parities and provide trusted knowledge, tools, and resources so our community can
take charge of its health. Our Mental Health Resource Hub connects people with information, checklists, and organizations designed to meet our unique needs.
As AAWP founder Dr. Michael LeNoir has said:
“Depression is not a weakness. It is an illness that requires care, just like diabetes, stroke, or cancer. We must remove the stigma and shed light that getting help is not giving up, it’s fighting back.” And if you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, or dial 911 in life-threatening emergencies. Black women, we do not have to carry everything alone. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to feel. You are allowed to not be “strong” all the time. Depression is real, but so is recovery. And let’s be clear: our healing is not optional, it’s essential.
For more resources and support, visit aawellnessproject.org.
Community Vaccination Services Available Across San Diego County
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The County of San Diego, in partnership with community health agencies, is providing no-cost mobile vaccination services to ensure vaccines are accessible to everyone, regardless of insurance status.
Services are available for community events, school-based vaccination clinics, and in-home vaccinations for those who qualify.
Residents can find a nearby vaccine event by visiting sandiegocounty.gov/ vaccines.
Regional service providers include:
• E ast and North Central Regions: DocGo – SanDiegoVaxTeam@docgo.com
• North Coastal and North Inland Regions: TrueCare – vaccineevents@truecare.org
• South and Central Regions: San Ysidro Health – CommunityVaxxRequest@ SYHealth.org
Take advantage of these free services and stay up to date on your vaccinations!
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How School Meals Lift Students Up for Success
Food insecurity among children in the United States is a critical but often silent crisis that afflicts millions of young lives. In fact, 1 in 5 kids face hunger or food insecurity, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and data from Feeding America shows more than 13 million children in the United States live in “food insecure” homes.
Nearly 9 in 10 (86%) believe going to school hungry severely hinders a child’s ability to focus in the classroom. Nearly all respondents (97%) recognize the broader impact of food insecurity on a student’s overall school experience, including low energy or fatigue (84%), difficulty concentrating (78%) and declining academic performance (62%).
What’s more, they connect food insecurity with a range of physical and emotional challenges, including frequent complaints like headaches and stomachaches (68%) as well as heightened levels of anxiety and stress, and lowered self-esteem.
School Meals are Critical to Learning
American adults overwhelmingly believe the solution to hunger in the classroom starts with access to healthy school meals. More than 9 in 10 agree students who eat breakfast regularly perform better in school while most recognize starting the day on a full stomach gives kids an academic edge including better attendance and classroom participation.
There is also strong support for making school breakfast a standard part of the school day, not an optional add-on. For nearly 7 in 10, this is a priority.
Rallying Support to Ensure All Children
Thrive
School meals, relied upon by 30 million students for a significant portion of their daily nutrition, according to the School Nutrition Association, provide the milk, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean protein students need to thrive.
Nutrition security emphasizes both quality and quantity in food intake, highlighting the critical importance of consistent access to healthy options. Innovative approaches like Grab and Go, Breakfast in the Classroom and Second Chance Breakfast have proven highly effective in expanding access to and participation in nutritious school meals.
To learn more and access the complete survey results, visit GENYOUthnow.org.
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COVID-19 Vaccines May Help Some Cancer Patients Fight Tumors
By Lauran Neergaard Associated Press
The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients – revving up their immune systems to help fight tumors.
People with advanced lung or skin cancer who were taking certain immunotherapy drugs lived substantially longer if they also got a Pfizer or Moderna shot within 100 days of starting treatment, according to preliminary research being reported Wednesday in the journal Nature.
And it had nothing to do with virus infections. Instead, the molecule that powers those specific vaccines, mRNA, appears to help the immune system respond better to the cutting-edge cancer treatment, concluded researchers from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and the University of Florida.
The vaccine “acts like a siren to activate immune cells throughout the body,” said lead researcher Dr. Adam Grippin of MD Anderson. “We’re sensitizing immune-resistant tumors to immune therapy.”
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised skepticism about mRNA vaccines, cutting $500 million in funding for some uses of the technology.
But this research team found its results so promising that it is preparing a more rigorous study to see if mRNA coronavirus vaccines should be paired with cancer drugs called checkpoint inhibitors — an interim step while it designs new mRNA vaccines for use in cancer.
A healthy immune system often kills cancer cells before they become a threat. But some
tumors evolve to hide from immune attack. Checkpoint inhibitors remove that cloak. It’s a powerful treatment – when it works. Some people’s immune cells still don’t recognize the tumor.
Messenger RNA, or mRNA, is naturally found in every cell and it contains genetic instructions for our bodies to make proteins. While best known as the Nobel Prizewinning technology behind COVID-19 vaccines, scientists have long been trying to create personalized mRNA “treatment vaccines” that train immune cells to spot unique features of a patient’s tumor.
The new research offers “a very good clue” that maybe an off-the-shelf approach could work, said Dr. Jeff Coller, an mRNA specialist at Johns Hopkins University who wasn’t involved with the work. “What it shows is that mRNA medicines are continuing to surprise us in how beneficial they can be to human health.”
Vaccinated lung cancer patients were nearly twice as likely to be alive three years after beginning cancer treatment as the unvaccinated patients. Among melanoma patients, median survival was significantly longer for vaccinated patients – but exactly how much isn’t clear, as some of that group were still alive when the data was analyzed.
Non-mRNA vaccines such as flu shots didn’t make a difference, he said.
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Fictitious business name(s): Plant Chant 424 15th Street #2510 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego PO Box 16777 San Diego, CA 92176
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 10/06/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Adam Blake Wood PO Box 16777 San Diego, CA 92176
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 06, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on October 06, 2030 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9018843
Fictitious business name(s): Whim Jolly
4640 Cass St. #90315 San Diego, CA 92109 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/12/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Melissa Marshall
Fictitious business name(s): Cookie Art Society 3615 Ash Street, Unit 15 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 09/27/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Carmen Urbano Andersen 3615 Ash Street, Unit 15 San Diego, CA 92105
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 02, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on October 02, 2030 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9018985
Fictitious business name(s): Inspirations by Carmen Urbano 3615 Ash Street, Unit 15 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 01/1/2019
This business is hereby registered by the following: Carmen Urbano Andersen 3615 Ash Street, Unit 15 San Diego, CA 92105
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 02, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on October
FICTITIOUS
The first day of business was: 09/23/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Socal Panel Company 1805 Cleveland Ave National City, CA 91950 State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 29, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on September 29, 2030 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019006
Fictitious business name(s): Visiting Angels La Mesa
Visiting Angels 5500 Grossmont Center Drive #201 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego
San Diego, CA 92101
Hall of Justice Courthouse
Case Number
25CU057765C
Petitioner or Attorney: Richard Radoslav Rodic
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner
Richard Radoslav Rodic
filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME:
Richard Radoslav Rodic
PROPOSED NAME:
Aleksandar Noni Rodic
[first] [middle] [last]
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: December 22, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate
(JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT
OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN
OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent
must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is:
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice
Case Number
25CU057178C
Petitioner or Attorney: Landera Lee Riley
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Landera Lee Riley filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Landera Lee Riley
PROPOSED NAME:
Elanderas Louiseive Turner
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
Date: December 17, 2025
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT
OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is:
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Case Number 25CU056526C
Petitioner or Attorney: Carolyn Gail Murray
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Carolyn Gail Murray filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Carolyn Gail Murray
PROPOSED NAME: Maritza Del Carmen Ramirez-Murray
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
Date: December 16, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining
certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT
OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN
OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is:
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
325 S. Melrose Vista, CA 92081 North County Superior Court
Case Number 25CU054021N
Petitioner or Attorney: Jana Elizabeth Kreul
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jana Elizabeth Kreul filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Jana Elizabeth Kreul
PROPOSED NAME: Elizabeth Jana Kreul Roberts
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
Date: November 21, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. N-25
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT
OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN
OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose Vista, CA 92081 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Hall of Justice, Civil Case Number 25CU050693C
Petitioner or Attorney: Celeste Michelle Furuta
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Celeste Furuta filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Celeste Michelle Furuta
PROPOSED NAME: Celeste Michelle Lenz
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
Date: November 17, 2025
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport,
and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 25CU052274C
Petitioner or Attorney: Tran Kim Tram Dau on behalf of minor
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Tran Kim Tram Dau on behalf of minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Tran Ha Anh Dau
PROPOSED NAME: Anh Dau
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 Date: November 24, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met
as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30
SUMMONS
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 1110 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101
Petition For Dissolution (Divorce) of: Marriage First Amended Petition Amended Case Number: 24FL001471C
PETITIONER: Breana Shaw
RESPONDENT: Brett Charles Hiller
1. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP: We are married
3. STATISTICAL FACTS
(1)Date of marriage (specify): July 16, 2017
(2)Date of separation (specify): December 15, 2018
(3)Time from date of marriage to date of separation (specify):
4. MINOR CHILDREN There are no minor children
5. LEGAL GROUNDS (Family Code sections 22002210, 2310-2312): a. Divorce of the marriage or domestic partnership based on 1.irreconcilable differences
8. SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT
a. Spousal or domestic partner support payable to Petitioner b. Terminate (end) the court's ability to award support to Respondent
9. SEPARATE PROPERTY b. Confirm as separate property the assets and debts in Property Declaration (form FL-160)
10. COMMUNITY AND QUASI- COMMUNITY PROPERTY b. Determine rights to community and quasicommunity
ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.
FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.
Tiene 30 días de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formularlo FL -120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo.
Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www. lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.
AVISO-LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.
EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted
parte.
The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division
The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's attorney,
6 Energy-Saving Tips Simple Steps To Help Homeowners Cut Utility Bills
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Family Features
May signal another cut to follow
By Christopher Rugaber
Associated Press
[At press time, the] Federal Reserve [was] almost certainly [set to ]cut its key interest rate Wednesday [October 29] and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring.
A cut Wednesday [October 29] would be the second this year and could benefit consumers by bringing down borrowing costs for mortgages and auto loans. Since Fed chair Jerome Powell strongly signaled in late August that rate cuts were likely this year, the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen to about 6.2% from 6.6%, providing a boost to the otherwise-sluggish housing market.
Still, the Fed is navigating an unusual period for the U.S. economy and its future moves are harder to anticipate than is typically the case. Hiring has ground nearly to a halt, yet inflation remains elevated, and the economy’s mostly solid growth is heavily dependent on massive investment by leading tech companies in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The central bank is assessing these trends without most of the government data it uses to gauge the economy’s health. The release of September’s jobs report has been postponed because of the government shutdown. The White House said last week October’s inflation figure may not even be compiled.
The shutdown itself may also crimp the economy in the coming months, depending on how long it lasts. Roughly 750,000 federal workers are nearing a month without pay, which could soon start weakening consumer spending, a critical driver of the economy.
Federal workers laid off by the Trump administration’s Department of Government
“So, something’s gotta give... Either economic growth softens to match a soft labor market, or the labor market rebounds to match stronger economic growth."
–Christopher Waller
Efficiency efforts earlier this year may formally show up in jobs data if it is reported next month, which could make the monthly hiring data look even worse.
Powell has said that the risk of weaker hiring is rising, which makes it as much of a concern as still-elevated inflation. As a result, the central bank needs to move its key rate closer to a level that would neither slow nor stimulate the economy.
Most Fed officials view the current level of its key rate — 4.1% — as high enough to slow growth and cool inflation, which has been their main goal since price increases spiked to a four-decade high three years ago. The Fed is widely expected to reduce it to about 3.9% Wednesday. WIth job gains at risk, the goal is to move rates to a less-restrictive level.
Kris Dawsey, head of economic research at D.E. Shaw, an investment bank, said that the lack of data during the shutdown means the Fed will likely stay on the path it sketched out in September, when it forecast cuts this month and in December.
In recent remarks, the Fed chair has made clear that the sluggish job market has become a significant concern.
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Federal Reserve Likely to Cut Key Rate
Before the government shutdown cut off the flow of data Oct. 1, monthly hiring gains had weakened to an average of just 29,000 a month for the previous three months. The unemployment rate ticked up to a still-low 4.3% in August from 4.2% in July.
Layoffs also remain low, however, leading Powell and other officials to refer to the “lowhire, low-fire” job market.
At the same time, last week’s inflation report — released more than a week late because of the shutdown — showed that inflation remain elevated but isn’t accelerating and may not need higher rates to tame it.
Yet a key question is how long the job market can remain in what Powell has described as a “curious kind of balance.”
The uncertainty has prompted some top Fed officials to suggest that they may not necessarily support a cut at its next meeting in
December. At its September meeting, the Fed signaled it would cut three times this year, though its policymaking committee is divided. Nine of 19 officials supported two or fewer reductions.
Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed’s governing board and one of five people being considered by the Trump administration to replace Powell as Fed chair next year, said in a recent speech that while hiring data is weak, other figures suggest the economy is growing at a healthy pace.
“So, something’s gotta give,” Waller said. “Either economic growth softens to match a soft labor market, or the labor market rebounds to match stronger economic growth.”
Financial markets have put the odds of another cut in December at above 90%, according to CME Fedwatch — and Fed officials have so far said little to defuse that expectation.
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