Vol 66. No. 5 Thursday, January 29, 2026

MIDNIGHT FRIDAY DEADLINE NEARS AS CONGRESS RISKS ANOTHER SHUTDOWN

By Stacy M. Brown

The federal government is once again facing a shutdown deadline, with funding set to expire at midnight Friday, January 30, just two months after the nation emerged from a prolonged lapse that disrupted lives far beyond Washington.

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MINNESOTANS

EMERALD HILLS RADIO TOWERS FACE DEMOLITION DESPITE FOOTNOTE 7 REPEAL

D.R. Horton development sparks appeal, environmental concerns, and community resistance

By Tihut Tamrat

The longstanding KFSD-AM/FM Radio Towers in Emerald Hills, may soon be demolished despite the repeal of Footnote 7, the controversial zoning provision that disproportionately affected Encanto and Emerald Hills residents. The City Council repealed the provision in March 2025 after determining it enabled high-density development in already disadvantaged neighborhoods, as labeled by the City. However, two housing projects that relied on the footnote, the Klauber Development and Radio Tower Projects, both acquired by D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company Inc., have already been approved and remain slated for construction.

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ARE AFRAID TO ACCESS HEALTHCARE AMID MASSIVE ICE SURGE

By Sunita Sohrabji AMERICAN COMMUNITY MEDIA

Minnesota residents are fearful of accessing health care as ICE agents conduct massive immigration enforcement sweeps, said Minnesota Rep. Kelly Morrison.

“This is a very dangerous and scary moment for our immigrant communities in Minnesota,” said Morrison, a Democrat, in a Jan. 22 interview

with American Community Media on the sidelines of Families USA’s annual Health Action Conference here. “They are afraid for their safety. So they are avoiding and delaying access to care.”

”Many of their neighbors are trying to assist them: to get them safely to the care that they need,” she said.

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By Tassanee Vejpongsa and Graham Lee Brewer ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outraged critics accused President Donald Trump of “whitewashing history” on Friday after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park in response to his executive order “restoring truth and sanity to American history” at the nation’s museums, parks and landmarks.

Empty bolt holes and shadows are all that remains on the brick walls where explanatory panels

were displayed at the President’s House Site, where George and Martha Washington lived with

the people they owned as property when Philadelphia was the nation’s capital. One woman

cried silently at their absence. Someone left a bouquet of flowers. A hand-lettered sign said “Slavery was real.”

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION

That October to November shutdown left deep scars across the country. Families who rely on federal nutrition programs saw benefits delayed, reduced, or halted altogether. S ome households receiving SNAP and WIC assistance stopped getting benefits entirely, while others received only partial payments. Many of those families are still struggling to recover, juggling rent, utilities, and food costs after weeks of instability caused by the funding lapse.

Minnesotans

“We are seeing so many Minnesotans stand up for their neighbors — regardless of their immigration status — to protect them from what feels like an invasion of ICE agents into our state,” stated Morrison. The congresswoman is the first and only pro-choice OB-GYN to serve in Congress.

Others at the two-day conference noted that the fear of accessing health care has spread even among citizens, who are nervous about interacting with ICE.

Fatal Shootings

In a Jan. 19 statement, ICE noted it has arrested over 10,000 people in Minnesota, including 3,000 in the past 6 weeks. The agency has justified ICE agents’ fatal shootings of Renee Good on Jan. 7 and Alex Pretti Jan. 24, claiming that both were ”domestic terrorists.” Good was a mother of 3 and a poet. Pretti was an

SLAVERY EXHIBIT

Workers on Thursday, January 22, removed the exhibit, which included biographical details about the nine people enslaved by the

Despite those recent consequences, Senate Republicans are moving ahead with plans to advance a sweeping funding package as a single vote, even as Democrats warn that no workable agreement has been reached.

A Senate Republican leadership aide told NBC News that GOP leaders intend to press forward.

“Government funding expires at the end of the week, and Republicans are determined to not have another government shutdown,” the aide said. “We will move forward as planned and hope Democrats can find a path forward to join us.”

ICU nurse who worked with the Minnesota Veterans Administration health care system.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has stated that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey “refuse to protect their own people and instead protect criminals.”

Immediate Withdrawal

At a press conference Jan. 25, Walz demanded ICE immediately withdraw from his state. He said the mission — known as “Operation Metro Surge” was both dangerous and overreaching.

“You know what you saw,” said Walz of the video footage related to Pretti’s death, which shows the nurse attempting to help a woman who had been shoved to the ground by ICE agents.

Pretti was pepper sprayed before being shot multiple times. A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order barring federal officials from tampering with any evidence related to Pretti’s death.

Washingtons at the presidential mansion. Just their names — Austin, Paris, Hercules, Christopher Sheels, Richmond, Giles, Oney Judge, Moll and Joe — remain engraved into a cement wall.

Karen Oliver, a retired Philadelphian who was

Here! You Belong

Democrats say discussions with Republicans and the White House have not produced a viable solution. A Senate Democratic leadership aide said outreach has occurred but “have not yet raised any realistic solutions.”

The timeline remains tight. The House is on recess for the week, making it unlikely that any revised package requiring another vote could be approved before the deadline. Severe winter weather has also disrupted congressional schedules, further narrowing the window for negotiations as the clock runs down.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said

ICE agent Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot Good, will not be investigated in a criminal case, the Justice Department has said, noting there is “no basis” for an investigation.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit Jan. 12 which seeks to remove ICE agents from the state.

Thousands of people across the US have taken to the streets to protest what many have called ICE’s extrajudicial killings.

‘Chaos and Instability’

Hospitals in Minnesota have raised the alarm bell, saying ICE agents are interfering with their ability to care for their patients, said Morrison, in her remarks onstage. “A disturbing element of the chaos and instability this administration has created is their practice of twisting valid concerns and sincere hopes for a healthier America into harmful policies that endanger our nation’s health and safety,” she said.

”They’ve twisted parents’ legitimate concern for

Democrats will block the current Department of Homeland Security funding bill, tying the standoff to broader concerns about immigration enforcement and public safety nationwide.

“Senate Democrats will not allow the current DHS funding bill to move forward.,” Schumer stated. “The appalling murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti on the streets of Minneapolis must lead Republicans to join Democrats in overhauling ICE and CBP to protect the public. Senate Republicans must work with Democrats to advance the other five funding bills while we work to rewrite the DHS bill.”

their children, sincere efforts to reform our immigration system, and the valid pursuit of responsibly preventing fraud to advance an agenda that leaves American families poorer, sicker, and less safe,” said Morrison. “Their bad faith attempts to scapegoat and vilify immigrants, doctors, civil servants, educators, and so many others make the work of pushing against their vitriol and humanizing healthcare access that much more critical.”

Public Charge

Staci Lofton, director of Health Equity at Families USA, noted that many immigrant families have already dropped out of health care for fear of invoking the public charge rule. The rule — which President Donald Trump attempted to invoke during his 1st term — allows immigration officials to deny permanent legal status to anyone they believe will be dependent on federal benefits. Lofton noted that immigrants do not have to provide their immigration status when registering at a hospital. She added that hospitals must provide medical care to all who come to their emergency rooms, regardless of their immigration status.

at the removal of references to slavery and a chance for visitors to learn from the nation’s history.

“You show all of it,” she said. “The good, the bad, and the ugly.”

Seeking to stop the display’s permanent removal, the city of Philadelphia on Thursday, January 22, sued Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and acting National Park Service Director Jessica Bowron.

“Let me affirm, for the residents of the city of Philadelphia, that there is a cooperative agreement between the city and the federal government that dates back to 2006,” Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said during a press conference Friday. “That agreement requires parties to meet and confer if there are to be any changes made to an exhibit.”

Slavery is central to the site’s story, Philadelphia’s lawsuit argues: The people enslaved at the mansion included Oney Judge, who famously ran away and remained free despite Washington’s attempts to return her to bondage.

The panels came down because Trump’s order requires federal agencies to review interpretive materials to “ensure accuracy, honesty, and alignment with shared national values,” an Interior Department statement said. It called the city’s lawsuit frivolous, aimed at “demeaning our brave Founding Fathers who set the brilliant road map for the greatest country in the world.”

The department did not answer questions about what will replace the exhibits that were removed.

Critics condemned the removals as confirmation the Trump administration seeks to erase unflattering aspects of American history.

“Their shameful desecration of this exhibit raises broader, disturbing questions about this administration’s continued abuse of power and commitment to whitewashing history,” said

city.

“America’s history, as painful as some chapters are, isn’t disparaged by telling the whole truth. Trying to whitewash American history, however, disparages who we are. This is yet another egregious example of revisionist history that will be reviled for generations,” said Philadelphia state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta.

Taking pride in American independence shouldn’t mean hiding its mistakes, said Ed Stierli, a regional director for the National Parks Conservation Association. Historic sites should help Americans grapple with our difficult truths and historical contradictions, he said. Removing the exhibit insults the memory of the enslaved people who lived there, reverses years of collaborative work and “sets a dangerous precedent of prioritizing nostalgia over the truth,” Stieri said.

“It shows that the United States is still unwilling to reckon with the horrors of its past and would rather prefer to sanitize the history that it has and try to present a convenient lie,” said Timothy Welbeck, director of the Center for Anti-Racism at Temple University.

As the Trump administration prepares to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, it has focused on a more positive telling of the American story and put pressure on federal institutions including the Smithsonian to tell a version of history less focused on race.

The executive order Trump signed last March accused the Biden administration of advancing a “corrosive ideology.”

“At Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — where our Nation declared that all men are created equal — the prior administration sponsored training by an organization that advocates dismantling ‘Western foundations’ and ‘interrogating institutional racism’ and pressured National Historical Park rangers that their racial identity should dictate how they convey history to visiting Americans because America is purportedly

WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA

We the people, of San Diego and other cities around these States, have much we can learn from the people of Minnesota. First, they did not allow the cold weather to interfere with the need to rally and protest the illegal actions of I.C.E. (Immigration and Customs Enforce-

By Thomas Parham

Somewhere I read the vocal stylings of the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, who argued in a commencement address at the University of Virginia in 1978, some 48 years ago, that “where you see wrong, or inequality, or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.”

Admittedly, democracy in the United States in 2026 should be experiencing a more congruent realization of its promise and potential. Yet, with the current administration’s total disregard for the constitutional ideals and rule of law on which this nation was founded, and the exercise of tactics against American citizens and our immigrant communities that are as brutal as they are immoral, our need to defend our democracy and speak out against injustice and inequality is more important than ever. By suggesting that without a voice, the people will suffer! Our voice can and must be heard through advocacy in the streets in exercising peaceful protest against draconian policies and practices by our gov-

ment). They did NOT allow the double murders of their neighbors to keep them from getting involved.

Let it be said first that there are some very committed people in this county who take to the streets weekly against the actions of the Trump Administration against our neighbors. But all our problems are not with the Feds. We still have actions of police brutality against our citizens. We have too many issues of people dying and experiencing mistreatment while in custody. We recently had a Black SDPD Commander, the only one on the police force, passed over for promotion to Assistant Chief. We have had no collective public reaction. Then, there is the overall absence of Blacks from just about all protest movements. The reason some give is that not enough White’s supported the Black Lives Matter movement. The reality is that the attack on any of us is an attack on all of us. Can we ignore the plight of others but expect help when they come for us?

We can be reminded by the people of Minnesota that we are stronger together; that we must talk to one another. Most of us have bigger issues than parking rates in Balboa Park. We have another round of budget cuts coming and a Fourth District City Council member chairing the budget committee who appears out of touch with the people of his District. We have an election coming in November but we are not talking about candidates in all the four Districts up for election since it takes five votes to get anything done. We would like to know where you stand on these and other issues.

ernment and its officials. Our voice can be exercised through the ballot box by ensuring that we register and actually vote in this year’s election. For those serving our country in military uniform, your voice can be exercised by not obeying illegal orders that violate the constitution or denigrate our citizen’s humanity by trampling on their civil rights. Our voice can be manifest through our spending practices by supporting businesses that best support us and empower and uplift our communities. We can bank with financial institutions that reinvest in our community initiatives. We can donate dollars to fund scholarships for deserving students in local higher education institutions. Indeed, embracing and saluting Dr. Martin Luther King on his special day congressional advocates, Brother Stevie Wonder, and so many others helped to usher in is necessary, but simply worshipping King’s personality through celebration and not embracing or operationalizing the principles he lives and gave his life for is a betrayal of his dream.

Even in our excitement for, participation in, and joy filled moments of the day, the aftermath of King’s holiday celebration should not be relegated to a simple remembrance of the marching bands, parade floats, and cheering crowds that traverse a par-

By Melina Abdullah

ticular parade route, even as we all enjoy them. Brother Martin was clear that “there comes a time when silence is betrayal”, and since we as a community cannot count on policies and practices that are just, unbiased, and equality minded, we can no longer be silent about the atrocities we are experiencing in the nation. Finally, Brother Martin Reminds us that everyone has something to give and a service to render. So…, as we continue the struggle and muster whatever time, ideas, energy and assets we have to contribute to that endeavor, he instructs us that “if you can’t fly, then run; if you can’t run, then walk; if you can’t walk, then crawl; but whatever you do, keep moving forward.”

In the aftermath of this year’s Martin Luther King Day celebration, let us pledge to keep moving forward in fighting for freedom, advocating for equality, resisting racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression, and ensuring that justice, fairness, and love reigns not only in our courts, but also in the interactions we have with each and every member of the human family.

Dr. Thomas A. Parham is the former president of CSU Dominguez Hills. Also he is a Distinguished Psychologist with the Association of Black Psychologists.

CALIFORNIANS DESERVE PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP IN CONGRESS

By Jerry P. Abraham

The data is clear: vaccines are safe and effective, backed by decades of rigorous medical research. Routine childhood vaccinations have prevented an estimated 508 million illnesses, 32 million hospitalizations, and over 1.1 million deaths among children born between 1994 and 2023. Diseases like polio, measles, and rubella have seen greater than 90% reductions in the United States because of vaccination programs. Before vaccines, measles alone killed 400-500 people annually in America. Now, because of science-based public health policy, those tragedies are preventable.

The 2015 Disneyland measles outbreak showed what happens when vaccination rates drop and how it impacts all of us. The outbreak infected 85 individuals in Ohio alone, with 94% of cases among unvaccinated individuals and almost half requiring hospitalization. In New York City, 649 cases were reported, at the time it was the largest measles outbreak in nearly three decades. Extensive vaccination campaigns ultimately curtailed that outbreak, preventing an estimated 6,500-8,100 additional cases.

Now we’re seeing something similar happen. So far this year, we’ve had almost three times as many measles outbreaks as we did in 2024. These outbreaks are preventable. Measles had been declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. But without clear and consistent, scientific information about immunizations for parents to follow, diseases can come roaring back, putting vulnerable children, especially infants too young to be vaccinated, at risk.

Last year, RFK, Jr. replaced all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the body that makes vaccine recommendations for the CDC, after an unprecedented dismissal of the previous members. In early December, ACIP met and voted to recommend changing the childhood immunization schedule for Hep B, ignoring 30 years of precedent and the overwhelming recommendation of medical professionals. And now, the CDC under RFK, Jr. has overhauled the entire childhood immunization schedule, creating confusion for families, and putting children at risk for diseases that are entirely preventable.

This isn’t just about one man’s actions. It’s about a failure of leadership from Republicans in Congress. Where are Reps. Kevin Kiley, David Valadao, and Darrell Issa when children’s health is on the line? They remain silent while RFK, Jr. pushes policies that could bring back diseases we spent generations fighting to eliminate.

This is not the moment for blind partisanship. Families want vaccine recommendations to come from their doctors, who know how to protect their children’s health from diseases like measles and polio. If Republicans are serious about protecting kids, they must speak out for vaccine access.

I confidently share that vaccines are safe and effective with my patients because I have seen what happens when elected officials refuse to do the same, choosing political ideology over common sense medicine: people get sick and children suffer the most.

This is a moment for leadership. Republicans in Congress have a choice: stand with parents who want to protect their children, or allow RFK, Jr. to bring back diseases we defeated decades ago. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Our children’s lives depend on it.

Dr. Jerry P Abraham, MD, MPH, CMQ is the President, Los Angeles County Medical Association LACMA Director & Chief Vaccinologist.

to the notion that no one would actually do that to someone who loved them.

And I mean love them. Karen Bass used to be progressive. I’ve known her since 1996, when the Community Coalition that she founded was the cutting edge and she was unabashed about the resources that were needed for South Los Angeles. Nineteen years her junior, I looked up

to her. We shared more meals than I can count, planned travel together, laughed about children, whispered about partners. I was part of the small group pulled together when Karen considered a City Council run and one of those who consoled her when her father died. My heart still breaks over the tragic loss of her daughter, Emilia.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Louis

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Andrevil Jean Louis was born in the city of Bainet, Haiti on November 13, 1953. He was given birth by his mother Adrienne Marcelin and his father Nevil Jeanlouis. In the year of 1978 and 1979, he birthed his first 2 children. He left Bainet and headed towards the city of Cabaret with his wife and kids in the year of 1980 in search of a better life. While he was there, he had 3 sons between the years of 1982 to 1986. In the year of 1988, he migrated to the capital of Haiti, Port-Au-Prince, still striving to give a better life to his family. A year later, he left the country in search of better opportunities and headed towards the islands of Martinique. He spent years working hard to take care of his family despite the long distance, ensuring they were taken care of. After 7 years he returned back to his native country in 1996.

After his family was displaced because of the earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, he headed for Mexico to rejoin his family. His love for his home country had him return to Haiti in 2012. After communicating over phone and video calls for years, he made a trip to the United States to visit his family after 4 years.

After returning back to Haiti, in the year 2017, he suffered a stroke that would change his life forever. The healthcare in his homeland was not advanced enough to support his needs and his health slowly deteriorated. In the year 2018, he left Haiti for good to receive better care in the United States. He fought hard for 8 long years battling through his health issues, his family by his side the whole way.

He ultimately passed away on December 28, 2025, after living a long beautiful life where he did all he could to give his family a better life.

His wife, children, and grandchildren all thank him for his hard work and sacrifice.

We love you Andrevil Jean Louis. Rest In paradise.

Andrevil Jean James Edward Helen Joyce

Mitchell

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Service was held January 20, 2026, at Community Baptist Church.

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Today we pause in humble submission to the will of our Father in heaven, who in his perfect timing, has called home to eternity one of his own James Edward Mitchell. James was born February 25, 1957, in Homer, LA, to Booker and Liddell Mitchell. He was the third child of six children.

James spent his formative years in San Diego, CA, where he attended school in the San Diego Unified School District. James attended various churches in his earlier years. Later on in life he attended Community Baptist Church where he gave his life to Christ under the Leadership of Rev. Richard White.

James was the father of one son Waheed Mitchell.

James loved watching sports, listening to music, and being around family and friends. He loved to laugh and was full of jokes. Although his health was failing him, the nurses at the hospital said he was talking and joking with them hours before his passing.

Friday, December 26, 2025, was a gloomy day for those who knew and loved James. That was the day God opened His arms real wide to welcome His loving child home.

Although James’s physical body is gone, he is still with us and will live in our hearts and minds forever. So let us celebrate all the good times and the memories we shared during the time James was with us.

Preceding him in death is his father Booker Mitchell, sisters; Ruby Franklin and Shana Mitchell, and brothers; Robert Lane and Timothy Mitchell.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories his mother Liddell Mitchell of San Diego, CA, son Waheed Mitchell (Brandy), three grandchildren; Bailee, Breanna and Brittany Mitchell of Temecula, CA, sister Laura Blakeney (Leon) of Hemet, CA, special friend Daphany Thomas, best friends; John Luster and Frank Sanchez, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will mourn his passing yet celebrate his life.

Sleep on my dear son, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Take your rest, we will always love you but God loves you best.

Hardy Lee Turrentine

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Service was held January 13, 2026, at Phillips Temple CME Church.

Hardy Lee Turrentine passed away at the age of 83 in San Diego, California, on December 25, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1942, to Hardy and Ophelia Turrentine in Wright City, Oklahoma.

Hardy touched many lives throughout his life journey, especially the Sunday School children, through his wisdom and spirit of perseverance, dedication, and commitment. He was an avid reader, driven by a desire for knowledge. After graduating from high school, he prepared for the professional career to which the Lord had called him. Hardy earned a BA degree from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado, and pursued further studies at the University of Colorado, the University of California, Berkeley, and Stanford University.

Hardy proudly served his country in the United States Army, completing a tour of duty in Germany. Following his military service, he joined the Hayward Unified School District in 1967, where he taught for 30 years. During his tenure, he was a Master Teacher of Mathematics and a mentor to student teachers. In 1996, he was honored as Hayward Unified School District’s Teacher of the Year. Hardy later relocated to San Diego, where he continued his teaching career with the San Diego City Schools. He retired in 1999, after 32 years as a public-school educator. Upon moving to San Diego, Hardy became a faithful member of Phillips Temple CME Church, where he worshipped for more than twenty years. At Phillips Temple, Hardy served faithfully in several ministries. He was a Sunday School teacher and an active member of the Men’s Choir, Sanctuary Choir, and Men’s Fellowship. Hardy gave God his best service, serving the Lord with gladness until declining health no longer permitted him to continue his commitments. As Hardy once said, “Becoming an educator has helped me to be a philanthropist. I feel I am giving to mankind a part of the riches I possess.” “Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6) Surviving family members include sisters; Nora Henderson of Lansing, Michigan, and Ora Sharpe of Marshall and San Diego, California, nephews; Norris Webster of Atlanta, Texas, Mark Sharpe of San Diego, California, and Matthew Sharpe of Azanaeh, Lansing, Michigan, and a host of loving relatives and friends.

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She graced my classrooms at West LA College and Cal State LA and helped develop the curriculum for the Black women’s leadership institute at USC that emerged out of my dissertation. I love Karen from a place that is not theoretical, but nurtured and built.

I didn’t always agree with every position that she took, but we engaged in principled struggle to address disagreements, to serve on the keynote panel for the Congressional Black Caucus in 2016. (I’m sure she was disappointed when I made the point: “If the Democrats want our vote, they should run better candidates.)

In 2020, the Congresswoman went on national news to call #DefundThePolice “one of the worst slogans ever.” She phoned me immediately to apologize,

an offering that I – like a love-starved partner – quickly accepted.

We remained conciliatory. There was never a BLM-led protest at the Mayor’s mansion, a daily occurrence during the latter years of the Garcetti administration. Never have we directly targeted her…only loving “call ins.”

Sadly, it seems that Mayor Bass has resigned herself to the position of so many former progressives…that maintaining their own position is the priority. Here’s the truth…we don’t need her, or any of them, in the position if they are going to do the bidding of the police that continue to kill and harm communities in record numbers. In fact, it’s worse in some ways when the oppression and abuse of our community comes with a smiling face. To be

clear, I am staunchly opposed to a Caruso or even a Beutner mayoralty. I am appreciative that Bass gives rhetorical support to those who are most targeted by ICE. However, there is a reason that a small group of young Black Angelenos went to her house in recent weeks. She called them a threat when they said they might not vote for her if she doesn’t support calls for meaningful public safety reform. I call them courageous. This is a call for Mayor Bass to match that courage and return to the progressive values that she once advanced. For voters, we must also be courageous.

Dr. Melina Abdullah is Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Grassroots and Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles.

Jackson

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Service was held January 23, 2026, at Mt. Erie Baptist Church.

On Wednesday, May 4, 1932, Helen Joyce Terrell was born to Charlie Terrell in Woodworth, Rapides Parish, Central Louisiana, near Alexandria. She was the ninth of thirteen children born into the large Terrell family.

Helen attended Peabody School in Alexandria and later moved with her family to Houston, Texas, where she found employment at Pasadena General Hospital. Shortly thereafter, she met and married Tilmon “Fred,” affectionately known as Uncle “Say-Ray” Jackson, who became the love of her life. The couple relocated to San Diego, California, with their young sons, Marcellus (Marc) and Merlin (Mert), seeking a better life. A few years later, their third son, Todd Avery, joined the growing Jackson family, creating a lively, sports-centered household.

Helen, also known as “The Cita,” was a spirited, devoted woman of faith. She united with Mt. Erie Baptist Church, where she faithfully served for nearly 60 years. Her service included roles as Sanctuary Choir Alto Section Leader, Matron, Youth Supervisor, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher, and Deaconess assisting with Communion and Baptism. She also participated in BTU, the Progressive Baptist District Association Mini Congress, and state and national Baptist conventions.

Trained by Willie Morrow, renowned entrepreneur and inventor of the California Curl, Helen became one of the first licensed female barbers serving the San Diego Black community. Known affectionately as “Lady J,” she provided hair care for neighbors, the sick, and shut-in, often working late into the night in the family garage while hosting community fellowship at their Beverly Stret home.

“The Cita” had a heart for mentoring, lovingly referring to younger women as “lil’ girl.” Alongside her husband, she organized church outings, conferences, and family trips, often chauffeured by Deacon Jackson in their camper motor home. Together, they faithfully served their church and community, including transporting church members to services each Sunday.

Helen passed away on December 27, 2025.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Tilmon Jackson, sons; Marcellus, Merlin, and Todd, her parents, six brothers, and six sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memory two goddaughters; Gracie Vaden and Charlene Lemons, Godson, Marlon Scott, granddaughter Taj Jackson, grandson Dante Lemons, three sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who celebrate her devoted Christian life.

“ Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ”

COMMUNITY PARADE & CELEBRATION

Afun-filled parade was held Saturday, January 24th with special performances and speakers, live music entertainment, a kids zone, food and small business vendors, and community and health and wellness resources for all. The event began at Valencia Park and culmi nated at the MLK Community Park on Skyline Drive. The free family-friendly event brought together the local community, who came out to celebrate Dr. King together, “rising together” with putting “dreams into action”.

Ruby Wheeler Ford, Ninety-five and Fabulous

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

On the 22nd of January family and friends of Ruby Wheeler Ford got together at the Sweetwater Women's Club for a very special celebration-appreciation party. The special celebration was a surprise 95th birthday party for Ruby, the family matriarch.

Ruby, retired school teacher, born in 1931 in Orange Port, Louisiana during the time when a new car cost $640 and the same year as the birth of Academy Award-winning actor James Earl Jones, Hall of Fame baseball slugger, Ernie Banks, and R&B Legend, Sam Cook to name a few.

"Aunt Ruby is a superstar and we love her so much. She has always been the staple in the family," shared niece Cheryl Wheeler from Dallas, TX.

"I had to be here for her surprise party to see that look on her face when she saw everybody. That was so priceless. Anything I can do for her, consider it done, because she has always been there for me and my siblings and so many people.”

The big surprise caught the birthday girl by surprise. "I had no idea”, said Ruby, the shocked Aquarius.

The party attendees were treated to a catered BBQ Buffet feast provided by Bowlegged and IQ BBQ.

They played Bingo, card games, and a room full of hugs, gifts and shared memories, a special video presentation from family members that couldn't be there, and lots of laughs.

Ruby got the royal treatment all night, that special treatment often bringing her to tears. "Thank you, I really appreciate everyone for showing up tonight. Thank you, and I love you," said Ruby.

Family came from New York, Arizona, Louisiana, Texas and the Bay Area to party with Ruby the rock star.

Voice and Viewpoint canvassed the neighborhood and spoke with residents who expressed mixed views. One resident said they wanted the Radio Towers to remain as they are, citing concerns over rising property taxes and parking congestion. Others opposed both the housing development and a destination park, preferring to preserve neighborhood privacy.

On November 20, 2025, the San Diego Planning Commission unanimously approved the Radio Towers Project that would replace the existing radio transmitter towers and a 7,050 square foot facility with “123 single dwelling units (including 13 affordable dwelling units), 7 private open space lots that include pocket parks, and associated improvements,” according to the Planning Commission report. That decision has since been appealed by the Chollas Valley Community Planning Group to the City Council. A hearing date has not yet been scheduled.

Beyond that, the Emerald Hills Project on Old Memory Lane is expected to include what developers describe as urban design improvements, including market rate housing, expanded sidewalks, pocket parks, and increased access to public transportation through new MTS bus connections. Residents and advocates argue that these additions would strain an already congested neighborhood with steep terrain and aging infrastructure that cannot safely support the scale of development proposed.

In response, Andrea Hetheru, former chair of the Chollas Valley Community Planning Group, launched a community advocacy effort titled Hold the Hill Build the Park. The proposal calls for preserving Radio Towers Hill as public land rather than introducing what residents describe as “dangerous development” into an area facing traffic congestion, hazardous roadways, fire risk, and limited pedestrian access. The plan envisions transforming the site into a destination park that could beautify and economically revitalize southeastern San Diego.

History of Emerald Hills

Emerald Hills, although beautifully atop the hill she sits, historically has had challenges

with discriminatory zoning practices and in the past, has been labeled a redlined neighborhood, however many residents still attest to its continuance. Mid twentieth-century housing covenants restricted where Black residents could legally live, making Emerald Hills one of the few areas in San Diego where Black families could own property. Over time, it became a center of Black, Latino, and Asian American homeownership.

Some historians trace these inequities even earlier. According to a Historical Resource Technical Report, Charles C. Crouch, George W. Crouch, and Homer G. Fenton acquired Kumeyaay land in 1929 and constructed a well in hopes of selling water to the City of San Diego. Frequent land transfers and piecemeal development have left residents grappling with outdated infrastructure.

Environmental Impact Report

An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared by Dyett & Bhatia Urban and Regional Planners for the City of San Diego in October 2015 found the Emerald Hills and Encanto neighborhood projects would have significant impacts on land use, transportation, circulation, air quality, noise, biological resources, water quality, historical resources, and geology. While the report listed mitigation measures intended to reduce some impacts, transportation, air quality, and construction noise remained significant.

The EIR evaluated three alternatives: no project, higher density development, and lower density development. The no project alternative was identified as environmentally superior but rejected because it did not meet D.R. Horton’s project objectives. By default, the lower density alternative was selected as the preferred option.

On November 13, 2025, an EIR Addendum concluded that even with mitigation measures, impacts related to transportation, circulation, air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions would remain significant. In an attempt to address transportation and circulation concerns, D.R. Horton proposed a bike repair station, eight trees, and a small resting area.

As for the noise, the Planning Commission has approved D.R. Horton Inc., “to use best construction management practices to reduce construction noise levels,” as stated in

the EIR report.

Community Responses and Concerns

Kenney Key, a longtime Emerald Hills resident, criticized the process at the San Diego United Communities press conference on January 10th. “I mean, what is the reason and purpose for CEQA if you ain’t gonna follow it?” he said. “We are not against housing. Because where are our children going to live? We’re against reckless unaccountable development. ”

D.R. Horton and its affiliates have faced construction defect lawsuits and regulatory penalties nationwide. OSHA cited one of its sites for fall hazards, and the Environmental Protection Agency penalized the company for Clean Water Act violations.

The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) also raised concerns for the project, stating that freeway impacts to I 15, I 805, and SR 94 connecting Encanto and Emerald Hills neighborhoods would remain significantly below standard.

San Diego Unified School District reported in the EIR, that additional housing would likely require expanded school capacity even under conservative estimates.

While opinions differ on the future of Radio Towers Hill, what’s clear is that residents overwhelmingly oppose the D.R. Horton development.

Dr. Michelle Thompson, Vice President of M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records and longtime resident of Emerald Hills, expressed her concerns about the development. “I have lived here for over 40 years, generationally, in the same house that my parents lived in,” she said. “I can’t even imagine the chaos that would ensue in an already overpopulated neighborhood.”

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San Diego Residents Can Apply for Trash and Recycling Fee Assistance

Starting Thursday, Jan. 22, City of San Diego Environmental Services Department (ESD) customers can apply for financial assistance to help cover annual trash and recycling fees. Applications are available online, with in-person assistance offered for residents needing help completing the process.

To qualify, applicants must own and live in the home as their primary residence, receive City trash and recycling service, and either have a household income at or below 60% of California’s State Median Income or participate in programs such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, or LIHEAP. Customers may apply even if they have already paid part or all of the current year’s fee.

The Solid Waste Management Fee Financial Assistance Program is funded by $3 million from the City’s FY2026 budget and customer donations, in partnership with

LOCAL HEALTH EDUCATION

MAAC. About 7,000 customers are expected to receive assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.

Approved applicants may receive a credit of about $260, covering half the annual fee, with full coverage

County public health officials continue to encourage childhood and adolescent vaccinations recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The County’s vaccine schedule aligns with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the West Coast Health Alliance. Recommendations follow a recent decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to modify its vaccine schedule.

The County recommends immunizations for hepatitis A, hepatitis

B, rotavirus, meningococcal disease, RSV, flu and Covid at appropriate ages. Among the other recommended childhood vaccines are DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis/whooping cough), MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine), chickenpox and polio.

Childhood and adolescent vaccines are covered by insurance and are available through your child’s pediatrician or healthcare provider or through the County’s public health clinics for those we are uninsured.

More information on vaccines can be found on the Public Health Services’ Immunization Unit website.

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By Alvin Buyinza

Long gone are the days of “A Different World,” the iconic 90s sitcom and “Cosby Show” spinoff that brought the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

Each week, fans saw HBCU life and culture in living color at the fictional Hillman College, from a Black fraternity step show on the yard to students protesting the apartheid government in South Africa. The show introduced a generation of Black college-bound students to a college environment designed exclusively for them. But the world is different.

“Teachers

–Dr. Meredith B.L. Anderson

A new United Negro College Fund survey has found that more than six in 10 College-bound high school students don’t know about the history and culture of HBCUs — institutions that have produced most of the nation’s Black doctors, lawyers, educators, and other professionals. The survey also found that many of them do not get much information about the schools from their school guidance counselors.

Of the students who said they were aware of schools like Howard University and North Carolina A&T University, all cited wanting to attend an HBCU to feel “like I belong,” according to the survey. About 70% of these students attributed their choice to encouragement from their family members.

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“The pivotal role of K-12 schools in shaping students’ college aspirations and preparedness cannot be overstated,” Dr. Meredith B.L. Anderson, a co-author and director, K-12 Research Advocacy at UNCF, said in a statement. “Teachers and school counselors carry considerable influence in guiding students through the college application process.”

Who Knows About HBCUs? Who Doesn’t?

The UNCF survey was conducted among nearly 150 high school students, teachers, and counselors across seven high schools in the Northeast, Midwest, and Western regions of the country.

Most of the teachers and counselors surveyed said they were aware of HBCUs. But over 60% of the high school students said they either don’t know or have very limited knowledge about HBCUs.

In a statement, the UNCF said it reached out to a school district in the South, where a strong number of HBCUs are located, to participate in the survey. However, the district decided not to participate. Since the report took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts were preoccupied with maintaining operations.

The Role of School Counselors

Yet, 53% students said their school counselors either never or rarely suggested that they attend an HBCU, and 54% said the counselors rarely or never provided resources to attend these types of

schools. Only 36% of students surveyed said they often or always talked about going to college.

Researchers also found that teachers who examined disparities in their school’s data and pushed for fair school policies were more likely to support academically challenging coursework and college opportunities for students of color.

Increasing HBCU Awareness

The report offered several recommendations for high schools, school districts, and charter management organizations to increase students’ awareness of HBCUs. The recommendations included: training teachers to review school-wide data, engaging staff in anti-bias training, and exposing more students to scholarships, financial aid, and college affordability.

The report also recommended that HBCUs distribute financial aid and scholarships information to high schools, support schools with anti-bias training for teachers, and share academic and other resources from HBCUs with the community.

“We believe the findings of this study will contribute to dismantling barriers surrounding higher education and perceptions of HBCUs and build bridges between schools, communities and HBCUs to enhance college access for all K-12 students,” Dr. Tia Dolet, co-author and founder, Thirdspace Collective Consulting, LLC, said in a statement.

This article originally appeared in Word In Black.

Build an Emergency Fund, Pay Off Debt and Make a Plan

By Adriana Morga Associated Press

Th e start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off credit card debt, saving for a new house, or simply getting more educated about money.

“New Year’s is a really good time to review and realign your financial goals overall,” said Erica Grundza, certified financial planner at Betterment, an investing and savings app.

When building your goals for 2026, Grundza recommends focusing less on the past and more on an optimistic, yet realistic, vision for the future. She recommends that you focus on reestablishing the “why” behind your approach to money and how you want to make it work for your life. This can be as simple as saving $10 each week in a savings account, or a bigger goal like saving to buy a house in the coming years. It’s all about your own journey.

Making achievable plans

Resolutions can easily turn into unattainable goals that feel more like a dream, said MarieYolaine Toms, a coach and founder of Focused Fire, a financial coaching company. To avoid setting unrealistic expectations, Toms follows a “no resolutions” mindset and instead focuses on making an actionable plan.

“What I say every year is that I am not making resolutions, I’m making plans that can be tracked forward, traced back, and tweaked until completion,” Toms said.

Recently, Toms encouraged her clients to check their credit report with the three credit bureaus and, based on their credit reports, make an attainable plan to start a savings account. For example, adding $25 to their savings account every week.

Whether you’re trying to pay off debt or save for a vacation abroad, the first step towards making a plan can be creating a budget. When making a budget, it’s best to find a technique that works for you, whether it’s the classic 50/30/20 plan or another budgeting style.

Paying off debt

After losing her job as a magazine editor in September, Rachel Pelovitz, 33, had to take a closer look at her finances. Having acquired a significant amount of debt over the last few years due to her husband’s year-and-a-halflong unemployment, Pelovitz explored several options to pay it off. Ultimately, Pelovitz and her husband chose to sell their house and work with a debt consolidation organization.

“Rather than rely on getting more debt, we are currently selling our house,” Pelovitz said. Pelovitz’s main goal for 2026 is to pay off half of her credit card debt. And, with some of the money from selling the house, start investing moderately.

Building a savings account

For Jenni Lee, 27, this is going to be the year when she gets strict about building her savings account. While Lee considers herself generally good with money, over the last six months she has overspent and wants to rein it in. The long-term goal for her savings journey is for Lee to buy a house.

“I’m now in my late 20s, I’m starting to really think about where I pinch now so it won’t hurt later when I finally decide to purchase and own a place,” said Lee, a tech worker and lifestyle TikTok creator based in Chicago.

As she saves for her future home and possibly a trip to South Korea, Lee wants to cut unnecessary spending on clothing items and eating out.

Social media microtrends are a common influence on people’s shopping decisions, and this can lead to overspending.

Building an emergency fund

If you are in a position to do so, having multiple financial goals you’re working towards at the same time can be a great way to speed up your progress. For Worcester resident Melanie Duarte, 23, her New Year’s money goals include paying off her student loans and credit card debt while building an emergency fund.

“I made sure to include it in my budget, even if it’s something as small as like $50. I just want to make sure I still put something in (my emergency fund) so that it eventually multiplies,” said Duarte, who owns a marketing agency.

Duarte’s family didn’t speak openly about finances when she was growing up. But, since she opened her own business, Duarte has been slowly working on rewriting her relationship with money.

Finding balance

Finding a balance between saving for your long-term goals while also making sure you enjoy your money is important, but it can also be challenging. After the death of her grandfather just a few years after retirement, Tiana Stewart, 26, felt that he didn’t get to enjoy the fruits of his labor. So, this past year, Stewart decided to enjoy her life and travel.

“I do understand saving for retirement is important, but I also want to enjoy my life and the money that I work for at this time, especially being in my 20s,” said Stewart, who lives in Maryland.

But now, as she reflects on her financial future, Stewart wants to focus on paying off debt, saving, and investing. Having a healthy balance between enjoying life and saving for the future is what she wants to work toward.

For some, participating in budgeting chal -

lenges such as the no-buy year can be a great way to set boundaries on your spending and set aside money towards your financial goals. Many people start such challenges at the beginning of the year and commit to keep going until the end, but others start with a no-buy month.

Rwanda to Test AI-Powered Technology in Clinics

By Associated Press

Rwanda will test technology powered by artificial intelligence in more than 50 health clinics as part of a new initiative by the Gates Foundation to support 1,000 clinics across Africa with the aim to improve health care services.

The technology is intended to strengthen rather than replace clinical judgment, while improving efficiency within an already stretched health system, Andrew Muhire, a senior official with Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, told The Associated Press on Thursday (January 22).

Rwanda now has one health care worker for 1,000 patients — far from the globally recommended ratio of 4:1,000.

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI on Wednesday launched a new initiative dubbed Horizons1000, with joint funding of $50 million over two years. Bill Gates said the initiative will help close the health inequality gap.

“In poorer countries with enormous health worker shortages and a lack of health systems infrastructure, AI can be a game changer in expanding access to quality care,” Gates said in a blog post on the launch.

Muhire described it as a “transformative opportunity” that will improve citizens’ access to health care, “reduce administrative burden” and help medical professionals make “more accurate and timely decisions.”

However, digital experts are worried about AI technology using the English language, which is not widely spoken in Rwanda.

Audace Niyonkuru, CEO of AI and open data company Digital Umuganda, told the AP that efforts are underway to develop AI technologies in Kinyarwanda, the language spoken by about 75% of Rwanda’s population.

“Deploying AI technologies that do not operate in Kinyarwanda would pose a serious barrier to effective care,” he said.

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Fictitious business name(s): Realtor on a Journey 410 Thelma Way National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego

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The first day of business was: 01/02/2026

This business is hereby registered by the following: Patricia Garcia 410 Thelma Way National City, CA 91950

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6571 Zena Dr San Diego, CA 92115-7029

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Fictitious business name(s): La Jolla Jet Service

La Jolla Jet 7514 Girard Ave

La Jolla, CA 92037

County of San Diego

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The first day of business was: 12/10/2010

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jessie Amis 7514 Girard Ave La Jolla, CA 92037

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La Jolla Elite Limousine Inc

La Jolla Elite Limousine

La Jolla Transportation

La Jolla Limo

La Jolla Limousine

La Jolla Elite Limousine & Jet

7514 Girard Ave

La Jolla, CA 92037

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This business is conducted by: A Corporation

The first day of business was: 06/04/2001

This business is hereby registered by the following: La Jolla Elite Limousine Inc.

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This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeffrey Smith 2060 N. Trekell Rd. #912 Casa Grande, AZ 85122

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3054 Massachusetts Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945

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a.PRESENT NAME: Justyna Lisowska Barros

PROPOSED NAME: Justyna Lisowska [first] [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: March 10, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

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

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

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

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

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

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

Changing Name and Order

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

A certified copy of Decree

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

Changing Name and Order

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

If all the requirements have not been

If

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

01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Case Number

25CU068924C

Petitioner or Attorney: Jennifer Elaine Reneau

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jennifer Elaine Reneau filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Jennifer Elaine Reneau

PROPOSED NAME: Jennipher Elaine Williams

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: February 11, 2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

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

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

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

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

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth

certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification,

a certified copy of Decree

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

Changing Name and Order

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

A certified copy of Decree

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

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil 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 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29

SUMMONS

SUMMONS (Citation Judicial)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (Aviso al demandado): Additional Parties Attachment form is attached

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (Lo esta demandado el demandante): Rita Risley, an Individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinto.ca.gov/selfhelp), or

by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

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

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretano de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de Calitornia Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 o más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

Case Number: 37-2024-00004826-CU-WTCTL

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

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff 's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Justin O. Walker, Walker Law, PC 2247 San Diego Ave. Suite 136 San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 839-9978

DATE (Fecha): 02/02/2024

Clerk By: A. Girdon Deputy

List additional parties: Defendant FLOYD'S 99-CALIFORNIA LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; ROISE BARBERS, INC., a California general stock coporation; JOSHUA COYNE, an individual; RYAN DURAN, an individual; MANUEL DIAZ, an individual; VINCENT SUDOR JR., an individual; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

325 S. Melrose Vista, CA 92084 Superior Court of California Vista Branch

Petition For Dissolution (Divorce) of: Marriage

Case Number: 23FL001717N

PETITIONER: Britt Thomas-Brown

RESPONDENT: Leo C. Brown, II

1. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP: We are married

2. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Petitioner has been a resident of this state for at least six months and of this county for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition. (For a divorce, unless you are in the legal relationship described in 1b., at least one of you must comply with this requirement.)

3. STATISTICAL FACTS

(1)Date of marriage (specify): November 07, 2008

(2)Date of separation (specify): December 07, 2021

(3)Time from date of marriage to date of separation (specify): 13 Years

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, abandonment

9. SEPARATE PROPERTY

There are no such assets or debts that I know of to be confirmed by the court.

10. COMMUNITY AND QUASI-COMMUNITY PROPERTY

a. There are no such assets or debts that I know of to be divided by the court.

11. OTHER REQUESTS

a. Attorney's fees and costs payable by respondent.

b. Petitioner's former name be restored to (specify): Britt Thomas

Date Filed: February 15, 2023

By: N--10: Mertsoc, Kelly C SUMMONS (Family Law)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) Leo C. Brown, II

Petitioner's name is: (Nombre del demandante): Britt Thomas-Brown

Case Number: 23FL001717N

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL120) at this court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE-RESTRAINING

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 pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California County of Vista 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081

The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are:

(El nombre, la dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, son): Britt Thomas-Brown PO Box 1144 Santa Monica, CA 90406

Date: (Fecha): 02/16/2023

Clerk, by (Secretario, por) D. Sanchez, Deputy (Asistente) 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Fannie Ryan-Jennings

Case Number: 25PE003587C

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Fannie Ryan-Jennings

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jerlila Ryans in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Jerlila Ryans be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 19, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. in Department 503 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101

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

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

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Jerlila Ryans 7116 Schilling Ave. #9 San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 212-2745 01/29, 02/05, 02/12

1955

JOHN TATE IS BORN

John “Big John” Tate born on January 29, 1955, rose from poverty in West Memphis to international boxing prominence. A 1976 U.S. Olympian, he earned a bronze medal and turned professional, climbing the heavyweight ranks with notable victories that set the stage for a world title opportunity.

In 1979, Tate won the WBA heavyweight title, becoming champion amid global controversy over fights in apartheid-era South Africa. His reign was brief, followed by knockout losses, injuries, and substance abuse. Tate retired in 1988 and died from a stroke in 1998, leaving one daughter.

1966

CHARLES H. MAHONEY PASSES AWAY

Charles Henry Mahoney born in 1886 was a pioneering attorney, politician, and businessman. He was the first African American appointed as a United Nations delegate and the first to serve on the Detroit Planning Commission, Wayne County Board of Supervisors, and Michigan Labor Council.

Educated at Olivet College, Fisk University, and the University of Michigan Law School, Mahoney played key roles in civil rights and business. He defended Dr. Ossian Sweet, co-founded Great Lakes Mutual Insurance, served in state labor leadership, and represented the U.S. at the United Nations in 1954. Mahoney died at the Henry Ford Hospital, in Detroit, Michigan, on January 29, 1966.

2012

CAMILLA WILLIAMS PASSES AWAY

Operatic soprano Camilla Williams was born in Danville, Virginia, in 1919 and began singing in church as a child. Despite Jim Crow restrictions, she trained privately and earned a music degree from Virginia State University. After teaching, she studied in Philadelphia, launched a touring career, and was mentored by renowned soprano Geraldine Farrar.

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Williams debuted at New York City Opera in 1946 and achieved international acclaim, becoming the first African American to sing a leading role at the Vienna State Opera. She later sang at the March on Washington, taught at Indiana University, and left a lasting legacy in opera and civil rights. Camilla Williams passed away on January 29, 2012 at her home in Bloomington, Indiana.