While immigration enforcement campaigns intensify nationwide, resistance is growing on both legal and grassroots levels. This escalation reached flashpoints with the
fatal shooting of American citizens Renée Good on January 7, and of Alex Pretti on January 24. Both were shot by federal immigration agents during protests in Minneapolis.
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2026 marks a century of national Black history commemorations, rooted in the founding of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History on September 9, 1915. Led by Dr. Carter G. Woodson and fellow scholars and activists, this moment institutionalized the study and commemoration of Black history—establishing a legacy that continues today.
POLITICAL PLAYBACK: CALIFORNIA CAPITOL NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
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Assemblymember Mike Gipson Holds “Rallying for Justice” Event Challenging ICE for Shootings
Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) on Jan. 21 led a “Rallying for Justice” demonstration in Sacramento challenging federal immigration enforcement over deadly shootings tied to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Gipson, a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus, and other speakers called for more accountability and stronger legislative action.
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Public outcry
In both cases, the Trump administration defended the killing as self-defense by the agent. Officials also denied state investigators access to the shooting scene.
“The killing of Renée Nicole Good illustrated what we have been saying all along: The attacks on immigrants are the tip of the spear on attacks on all Americans. This mass deportation agenda, as much as this administration had said it will only target ‘criminals’ — we are now seeing in real time that they are affecting everyone, noncitizen and citizen alike,” said Vanessa Cárdenas, executive director of America’s Voice, at an American Community Media briefing held one day before Pretti’s shooting amid widespread protests.
Metro Surge
The ongoing protests are in response to Operation Metro Surge. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has called it “the largest immigration enforcement operation ever carried out,” involving the arrest of over 3,000 people.
The operation also involved the largest deployment of federal immigration agents in history. Some 3,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are now operating in Minneapolis. That number is five t imes the size of the Minneapolis Police Department, which has about 600 officers.
Gipson’s event at the State Capitol brought together lawmakers, community leaders, and activists to protest what they describe as excessive use of force by ICE and other Homeland Security agencies. The rally highlighted two recent fatal incidents involving immigration agents that have drawn national attention and
Immigration enforcement, and subsequent clashes between protesters and federal agents, is fracturing even Republican support for the administration’s actions.
A YouGov poll conducted a day after Pretti’s shooting found that “More Americans support than oppose abolishing ICE (46% vs. 41%).” A majority (57%) also “somewhat or strongly disapprove of the way ICE is handling its job. Only 37% approve.”
Meanwhile, a new POLITICO poll shows that one in five voters who backed Trump in 2024 say the mass deportation campaign is too aggressive. Moreover, 41% of Trump voters say that while they support the administration’s immigration enforcement goals, they disapprove of how the president is implementing it.
Legal tussles
The class-action and state lawsuits that have emerged to stop the immigration enforcement surge “show a dynamic where district courts are ruling in favor of plaintiffs on injunctions, which are just pauses, only to have circuit courts roll back those pauses,” said Ann Garcia, staff attorney for the National Immigration Project.
On January 26, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals refused to reinstate a district judge’s injunction barring federal immigration agents from retaliating against protesters during Operation Metro Surge. The case involved Tincher v. Noem, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota on
sparked public outcry.
One case involved 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman shot and killed by an ICE agent on Jan. 7 during a federal operation in Minnesota. Video reviewed by news outlets shows the ICE officer firing multiple shots at Good’s vehicle as she attempted to leave the scene amid a heightened federal presence. Local leaders and civil rights advocates have disputed the federal claim that the agent acted
December 17, 2025 on behalf of six Minnesota residents.
Five days prior, an internal ICE memo was leaked authorizing agents to forcibly enter homes without a judge’s warrant, but only with an administrative warrant to arrest someone with a final order of removal.
“I imagine that will be challenged. There’s nothing legal about this,” said Garcia. “For many decades, courts have been abundantly clear on this point. Administrative warrants do not permit the government to enter a home or other private spaces. Only a judicially authorized warrant is valid to enter, search, arrest a person.”
Wider threats
“It’s a matter of the politicization of our judiciary,” she added. “Part of the reason that people are galvanized and going into the streets is because they realize that … at this point, it’s not just the freedoms of immigrant neighbors. It’s your freedom.”
On the ground, “I’m seeing tens of thousands of my neighbors organized in local teams, providing rides and food support and rental assistance to families who are afraid to leave their homes and staying home, doing ICE watch and patrolling schools to make sure that our kids can come and go from school safely, and these kinds of initiatives are happening all across the state,” said Amanda Otero, co-executive director of Take Action Minnesota and a parent of two kids in Minnesota public schools.
Otero is part of a growing network of over 1,000
in self-defense, and the shooting has prompted public protests and legal scrutiny. A federal judge in Minnesota recently issued limits on use-of-force tactics by immigration agents toward nonviolent demonstrators, a decision linked to the fallout from Good’s death.
Another focus of the rally was the death of Keith Porter Jr., 43, who was fatally shot by an off-duty ICE agent in Northridge, Los Angeles, on New Year’s Eve. Local advocates have urged the Los Angeles Police Department to fully investigate the circumstances of the shooting and pursue charges, saying the family deserves transparency and accountability.
parents that have built sanctuary school teams in 40 public schools across Minneapolis. The teams are now training parents in other school districts statewide to peacefully ensure kids can safely enter and leave school. They are also offering food, rent aid and transportation to critical appointments for affected families.
“In Minneapolis and in Minnesota, I have never seen this many people get off the sidelines and take action, doing organizing to keep us safe,” she said. “The scale of what I’m seeing makes it very clear that whether you were supportive of ICE before or not, this moment is pushing so many more people to take a new step.”
Moral evaluation
“As lawyers, we would use the language of unconstitutionality. But really that’s just a substitute for the moral evaluation of what’s happening,” said Mark Tushnet, professor emeritus at Harvard Law School.
“One of the most encouraging things about the current situation is precisely the degree of popular opposition,” he continued. “Elected politicians say, ‘We ran on these programs,’ that ‘People are behind us’ … One way of showing it’s wrong is through popular demonstrations and resistance in the street.”
“It’s not the law in the abstract that solves these problems. It’s people standing behind their particular vision of what the law should be,” Tushnet added. “From the point of view of a constitutional lawyer: Don’t count on the courts, but go to the streets and the courts will follow.”
In an emergency filing on Jan. 20, the party asked Justice Elena Kagan to issue an injunction before Feb. 9, the start of California’s candidate filing period for the June 2026 primary. Kagan oversees emergency matters from the Ninth Circuit. Republicans argue the temporary maps violate federal law and should not be used while litigation continues.
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“We are demanding that federal agencies be held to the same standards of justice as every other law enforcement body in this country,” said Gipson at the rally. “Communities deserve safety and accountability, not fear and force.” Leaders from both legislative houses’ diversity caucuses joined Gipson, underscoring the shared concern over the incidents.
As the rally unfolded, reports emerged of a Customs and Border Protection operation in the Willowbrook neighborhood that involved officer-involved gunfire, causing disruption in the community. Gipson condemned the tactics, saying federal enforcement actions have put everyday residents at risk.
The event concluded with a march from the State Capitol to the John E. Moss Federal Building in Sacramento with participants calling for state and federal reforms to immigration policy and enforcement practices. They also urged broader public engagement on the use of lethal force by federal officers.
"We are witnessing a mass movement by ordinary people of conscience who say 'No' to the abuses of ICE," said Gipson "Everywhere from Minnesota to my own Assembly District, I condemn this Administration's callous disregard for human suffering – and I am outraged to read in the news of two dozen people shot by ICE since Donald Trump's new term began."
California Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Block Prop 50 Temporary Redistricted Maps
The California Republican Party has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block temporary congressional maps adopted under Proposition 50, escalating a legal fight over redistricting that could affect control of the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Foster’s lackluster fundraising reflects the growing frustration residents feel toward an incumbent who has repeatedly sided with developers over the community he was elected to represent. From the Klauber Project to the Radio Towers to the D.R. Horton proposal that would sacrifice Emerald Hills’ last chance at a world-class park, Foster has consistently prioritized insider deals over the needs of District 4 families.
Voters approved Prop 50 in November, authorizing lawmakers to adopt temporary congressional boundaries as a response to a Republican-led redistricting effort in Texas that could flip several Democratic-held seats. California Democrats moved quickly after the Texas action, saying the measure was needed to protect the state’s representation in Congress.
Republicans contend the California plan unlawfully relied on race in drawing district lines, claiming it favored Latino voters in violation of the U.S. Constitution and the federal Voting Rights Act. The California Republican Party and other plaintiffs, joined by the Trump administration, previously sued to block the maps in federal court.
A three-judge federal panel in Los Angeles rejected that request on Jan. 14. In a 2-1 ruling, the court said evidence that race drove the redistricting was “exceptionally weak,” while evidence of partisan motivation was “overwhelming.” The panel declined to issue preliminary relief, allowing the maps to move forward.
“California cannot create districts by race, and the state should not be allowed to lock in districts that break federal law,” said Corrin Rankin, chair of the California Republican Party, in a statement accompanying the Supreme Court filing. The party argues that using the maps during the upcoming election cycle would unfairly disadvantage Republican candidates and voters.
The legal challenge comes as Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress. Analysts say a shift of a few House seats in California could play a decisive role in determining control of the chamber after the November 2026 elections. A Democratic takeover could threaten President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda and expand congressional oversight of the administration.
The emergency application was filed by the Dhillon Law Group, a California-based firm founded by Harmeet Dhillon, now the U.S. assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division and a former vice chair of the California Republican Party.
“We saw the ugly underbelly of this system on full display,” said Abraham. “Henry Foster has attempted to govern District 4 as if he’s the ruler rather than a representative. His approach has been dismissive, consistently limiting access for his constituents and ignoring our voices, even berating, belittling, screaming and cursing at community members. It’s an embarrassment; We can’t keep living like this.”
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THE NATIONAL PROTEST MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH OUR VOTES
As thousands of Americans march every week in cities across this great nation, it must be remembered that the protest without the vote is of no concern to Donald Trump and his Administration. In every city, there is a personal connection to the U.S. Congress. In too many cases, the member of Congress representing the people of that city and the Congressional District in which it sits, is a Republican. It is the Republicans who are giving silent support to the destructive actions of those persons like the Attorney General, the Director of Homeland Security, and the National Intelligence Director, who are carrying out the Revenge Campaign of the President rather than upholding the Oath of Office each of them took “To Defend The Constitution of the United States.”
Just as Donald Trump is gathering election data like having the FBI take all the election data in Georgia from the 2020 election, so must we organize in preparation for the coming Primary Season, to have the right people on ballots in each Republican District, so that we can regain control of the House of Representatives and by doing so, restore the separation of powers and balance that our democracy is being deprived of.
In California, the Primary comes in June 2026. The Congressional races must be a priority just as much as the local election of people has been so important in keeping ICE from acquiring facilities to build more prisons around the country.
“We the People” are winning this battle, even though it might not look like it. Each of us must get involved now, right where we are. In this Black History month, it is important to remember that all we have accomplished in this nation has been “In spite of” and not “because of”. Frederick Douglas said, “Power concedes nothing without a struggle.” Today, the struggle is to maintain our very institutions and history. Our strength in this struggle rests in our “collectiveness”. Our newspapers and journalists are at the greatest risk. We must not personally add to the attack by ignoring those who have been our very foundation, our Black Press.
Are you spending your dollars this Black History Month with those who salute and honor contributions by supporting those who tell our stories?
Remember that silence is the same as consent and support for the opposition. Where do you stand and where will your dollars go?
THE POLITICS OF TRUMP’S CONTINUING DISDAIN FOR MLK DAY
By Professor David L. Horne
The regular celebration of MLK Day in the U.S. was not only marred a bit this year by youth-led violence in several cities, including a mass fight in L.A.’s Leimert Park after the annual parade, but it was also again disrespected by current POTUS Donald Trump, who regularly tries to show disrespect for any Black achievement.
Although this was the 40th anniversary of the MLK Day celebrations, Trump waited until the end of the day, Monday, to belatedly issue the standard presidential recognition of the holiday, and unlike presidents before him, he attended no
MLK events, nor did he bother with encouraging Americans to celebrate and emulate Dr. King’s examples of working together to accomplish American greatness through peace and love.
He simply went back to his Florida digs at Mar-a-Lago for another vacation.
He did order the National Park Service not to allow visitors in for free during the day, however, which is contrary to park traditions during all federal holidays.
Also, Trump continued his public attempts to disrespect recognition of public significance for Black achievements in American history. Similarly, for example, he has changed White House acknowledge-
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HISTORY WILL REMEMBER WHO SPOKE AND WHO HID
America watched it happen in real time.
Journalists were arrested for doing their jobs. Not in some distant dictatorship. Not under cover of night in a failed state. In the United States of America.
Don Lemon. Georgia Fort. Trahem Jeen Crews. Jamael Lydell Lundy.
Their crime was witnessing power and reporting it.
While the arrests were immediate and the outrage was instant, the courage was nowhere to be found.
The arrests were not a misunderstanding. They were not overzealous enforcement. They were not a procedural error to be corrected quietly. They were a deliberate, calculated escalation. A message. A threat. A line drawn by an administration that has made clear it no longer recognizes limits.
This was a 9/11-style assault on the First Amendment. Not because of the body count, but because of the consequence. After 9/11, Americans woke up in a country where rights could be suspended in the name of power. After these arrests, journalists woke up in a country where truth itself is treated as a threat.
The facts are damning. Federal agents arrested journalists after a federal magistrate judge declined to issue warrants. Charges were pursued over the reported objections of career prosecutors. Journalists were detained overnight. All of it aimed squarely at reporting on federal agent activity and public protest.
The American Civil Liberties Union did not mince words. Esha Bhandari called it extremely concerning. Deepinder Mayell warned that arresting journalists should alarm everyone. Amnesty International labeled it an authoritarian practice.
Because this is not only about the press. It is about who the press is.
ments of important contributions by former POTUS Barack Obama.
Trump has carefully removed the official White House portraits of Obama—and also George Bush— and put them in out-of-the-way places, and he has manufactured insulting public caricatures of Obama and other former presidents Trump does not like.
The elders in the Black community would say (and have said) that “God don’t like ugly” and that Trump is really “cruisin’ for a bruisin’ in God’s eyes.”
Professor David L. Horne is founder and executive director of PAPPEI, the Pan African Public Policy and Ethical Institute.
This is an assault on Black journalists.
Georgia Fort is an Emmy-winning Minnesota-based journalist whose reporting has centered on communities too often ignored. Don Lemon is a global figure who dared to criticize power and refused to flinch. Jamael Lundy and Trahem Jeen Crews were documenting protests and state force the way journalists have always done in moments of upheaval.
There is no coincidence here. Black journalists have always occupied the most dangerous intersection in American history. Truth and Blackness have always been treated as insurgencies.
The Black Press of America was
born before the end of slavery. Two hundred years ago, Black journalists understood what many still refuse to admit. That power does not yield to politeness. That silence is collaboration. That the truth must be printed even when it invites retaliation.
In 2027, the Black Press will mark its 200th anniversary. It has survived slave catchers, lynch mobs, Jim Crow, COINTELPRO, redlining, FBI surveillance, advertising boycotts, and government intimidation. It has survived because Black journalists understood that the price of silence is always higher than the cost of courage.
Where is the real pushback?
Where is the Republican willing to risk a career?
Where is the Democrat willing to shut down business as usual?
Where is the senator willing to grind the chamber to a halt?
Where is the Supreme Court justice willing to speak before history forces their silence to speak for them?
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the American people are demanding accountability. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called the arrest of Don Lemon a dark message to journalists everywhere. Mayor Karen Bass called it an egregious assault on constitutionally protected rights. Rev. Al Sharpton called it a sledgehammer to the knees of the First Amendment.
They are right. And still the arrests happened.
ICE continues to occupy communities. Federal power continues to be weaponized. The Department of Justice continues to be bent toward vengeance rather than law. The Federal Reserve is looted in plain sight. Racism is no longer dog whistled. It is sanctioned. The ambition is not governance. It is domination.
So when the history books are written, the ones not erased or rewritten by this administration, who will be remembered as having the guts to stand up?
It may be the journalists.
It may be Black journalists who once again find themselves on the front lines, absorbing the blows meant for democracy itself.
No matter what ails America, history shows the same pattern. Black America bleeds first. Black America resists longest. Black America saves what others abandon.
The question is not whether this moment will be remembered.
The question is who will be remembered with honor.
Silence will answer for everyone else.
By Dr. John E. Warren
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Frederick “Freddie”
Moten
SUNRISE 09/16/1945
SUNSET 01/01/2026
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Service was held January 26, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church.
Reflections on the Life of Frederick “Freddie” Moten
Frederick “Freddie” Moten was born on September 16, 1945, in Key West, Florida, to Clotilda Ashe, who preceded him in death. Freddie lived a full and meaningful life marked by hard work, perseverance, and a deep love of family. He graduated from Douglass High School in 1964 and later joined the Job Corps. Freddie went on to become a commercial fisherman, a career that reflected his strong work ethic and his connection to the sea. In 1975, life brought him to San Diego, California, where he made his home and remained until the end of his well-lived 80 years.
On January 1, 2026, Frederick “Freddie” Moten passed away peacefully, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting legacy of love.
Freddie is survived by his sisters; Darlene Ashe (Henry) of Temecula, California, Tangela Ashe of Stanton, California, and Robin Ashe, brothers; Calvin Ashe, Michael Ashe, and Kevin Ashe, all of San Diego, his loving life partner Cynthia Winters, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
Special Memories
Freddie and I met at MCRD military base in 2002. When we started dating, we often went to Mission Beach. That became our spot, and we really enjoyed spending time at the beach together. Freddie was a very kind and generous man. I loved him, and I will miss him deeply.
He was the family historian and shared many stories about his family, especially about his grandfather, whom he adored. Freddie’s memory was impeccable, and the stories he told about his family, childhood, and classmates were amazing. I truly enjoyed listening to him—he was a great storyteller.
Freddie and were very supportive of each other during our individual health scares. He was attentive and took action when I needed him. We leaned on each other a lot. Freddie was my friend, my man, and my confidant.
Freddie was my family. He played a strong and pivotal role in the lives of my children and grandchildren. They adored him, and he will be greatly missed by them. They loved him and will never forget him.
Freddie, you will be missed. Rest, my love.
— Cynthia
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1884
WILLIS JOHNSON PATENTED THE MECHANICAL EGG BEATER
Willis Johnson of Cincinnati patented an improved mechanical egg beater on February 5, 1884, transforming how people mixed ingredients. Before his invention, blending foods by hand was slow and tiring. Johnson’s double-acting device, featuring spring-like whisk wires, made beating batter and eggs faster and more efficient.
More than an egg beater, Johnson’s invention laid the foundation for modern mixing machines. His design remained a model for household and commercial beaters long after his death in 1923, continuing to save time and effort in kitchens worldwide.
1910
JOHN H. MORROW IS BORN
John Howard Morrow was a scholar, teacher, and diplomat who became the first U.S. ambassador to Guinea and the first American Permanent Representative to UNESCO. Born February 5, 1910, in New Jersey, he earned advanced degrees from Rutgers and the University of Pennsylvania and developed expertise in languages and French colonial Africa. Appointed in 1959, Morrow led U.S. efforts in Guinea during the Cold War and later served at UNESCO in Paris. He returned to academia at Rutgers before retiring in 1978 and died in 2000.
1934
HANK AARON IS BORN
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron was born February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama. Inspired by Jackie Robinson, he began playing professionally in the Negro Leagues before joining the Milwaukee Braves in 1954, hitting a home run in his first major league at-bat. Over two decades, Aaron became one of baseball’s most consistent and powerful hitters.
In 1974, he broke Babe Ruth’s home run record with his 715th homer. Aaron retired with 755 home runs, 2,297 RBIs, and 3,298 games played. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982, he died in 2021 at age 86.
Patricia Ann Ludie
Porter King
SUNRISE 02/09/1947
SUNSET 01/09/2026
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“Well Done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
-Matthew 25:21(KJV)
Patricia Ann Porter King, lovingly known as Tricia, peacefully transitioned on January 9, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on February 9, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Willie Louis Porter and Mary Louise Porter. As the eldest of three children, Patricia carried herself as a quiet source of strength for her family. Raised in Birmingham, she lived her life with humility, dignity, and grace. She attended WC Davis Elementary School and Ullman High School, graduating in May 1965. Shortly after, in June 1965, she moved to San Diego, California, where she built a life rooted in the values her parents instilled in her.
Patricia’s professional life reflected her gentle spirit and strong work ethic. She worked for Lane Bryant in Mission Valley, rising to Store Manager, later served the City of San Diego as a Special Events Traffic Controller, and retired from Sharp Memorial Hospital as a Concierge, where her kindness left a lasting impression on all she encountered.
Patricia was soft-spoken, kind, and deeply thoughtful. She never sought attention, yet her presence brought peace and comfort. Her love was steady, her faith unwavering, and her strength quietly evident in everything she did. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Sammy King, and a loving mother to her children.
She was preceded in death by her husband Sammy King, son Eric King, daughter Kimberly King, and her parents. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons; Derrick King (Betty) and Brian King, her three treasured grandchildren; Eric, Ellahi, and Emirah, her sisters; Bobbie Cooper (Bernard) and Paulette RichRoby (Curtis), her sister-in-law Shirley Law, her “girls”, with whom she shared a special and enduring bond; Ida Hall and Climmer “Jean” Graham; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Patricia now rests in eternal peace, reunited with her loved ones and embraced by God’s promise. Though she will be deeply missed, her legacy of quiet courage, unconditional love, and grace will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
-Psalm 34-18
Rest in peace, Tricia. Your love remains with us always.
Jean Louis
SUNRISE 06/05/1991
SUNSET 12/24/2025
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“A Life Remembered…”
Luxon “Carlo” Jean Louis
It is with deep emotion and profound sorrow that we gather to honor the life of Mr. Luxon Jean Louis, affectionately known as “Carlo” to those who knew and loved him. Born on June 5, 1991, in Haiti, in the commune of Camp-Perrin, in the locality of La Roche-au-Pont, he was the beloved son of Toussaint Lissa and Jean Louis Elisson.
His Family Carlo was the youngest of five children in the Jean Louis family. He leaves behind Jean-Louis Julot, Jean-Louis Jones, Jean-Louis Admire, and Jean-Louis Angeline. He also leaves two nephews and two nieces: Luxama Markyvens, Adnia Silly, Leandro Alcimé, and Ryllee Alcimé.
His Education & Career
He completed his primary studies at Saint Agnes de Marceline School and his secondary studies at Lycée Nicolas Geffrard of Camp-Perrin. He later attended Don Bosco Salesian School in Les Cayes, where he learned plumbing and tile installation—skills he mastered with passion and dedication.
His Passion for Soccer
Carlo loved soccer and played for several teams including Flambeau de La Roche, Vision de Navarre, Lycée Nicolas Geffrard, and Collège Trinité de Navarre. After seeking opportunities in Port-au-Prince, Carlo traveled to Chile in 2017, where he worked for nearly six years. While in Chile, he met Eveline Michel, with whom he shared his home and his life. In 2023, he left Chile for Mexico and soon after crossed into the United States with his wife. He first lived in Florida before settling in California, where he welcomed his son, Ludwy Joshua Jean Louis—his greatest joy.
A Man of Kindness, Strength & Honor
Carlo was a friend to all. He was a pillar of strength, a joyful spirit, and a hardworking man who treasured his family above all. After long days of work, his happiest moments were spent with his wife and son.
His Final Journey On December 24, 2025, while returning home from work, Carlo passed away suddenly. He parked his car on the roadside and took his last breath without being able to speak a final word to his loved ones.
Rest in Peace Carlo Your memory will forever live in our hearts. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
03/04/1933
01/03/2026
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Service was held February 6, 2026, at Bethel Baptist Church.
Ludie Holman, beloved daughter of the late Cornelieus and Flossie Williams, was born on March 4, 1933, in Linden, Alabama. Raised in the church, her faith was nurtured early, and she joyfully sang in the choir as a child. Ludie spent much of her early life being lovingly raised by her grandmother and mother, whose influence helped shape her values of resilience, service, and grace. After graduating from high school, Ludie attended Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama. Known for her fun-loving and outgoing personality, she was a majorette admired for her signature step-out style and graceful baton twirling. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1954. Following college, Ludie moved to New York City, where she worked on Wall Street as an administrative assistant and gained experience in marketing. In 1956, she married Willie Holman, and together they raised three sons. Ludie’s greatest joy was being a devoted wife, loving mother, and wise steward of her household.
While living in New York, Ludie cultivated a close circle of family and lifelong friends. She loved entertaining, sharing international meals, playing cards— especially poker—telling jokes, and dancing. These passions followed her when the family relocated to San Diego, California, in 1970. There, she became actively involved in church life and community service and later worked for many years as a teaching assistant.
Ludie had a deep love for bridge, bingo, dancing, and bringing people together. A strong believer in education, she encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue higher learning and took pride in their accomplishments. Even after the passing of her husband in 2003 and despite later health challenges, Ludie continued to live with joy and determination, often saying, “I may be hoppin’, but I’m not stoppin’.”
In her final days, Ludie prayed, sang hymns, and spoke blessings over her family and friends. She departed this life on January 3, 2026, surrounded by love, leaving a legacy of faith, laughter, service, and unconditional love. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her sons; Geoffrey, Jonathan, and Lance Holman, her beloved niece and chosen daughter, Janece White, grandsons; Brandon, James, and Matthew Holman, great-grandchildren; Aya and Ora Joy, brothers; Cornelius Williams, Jr. and Trenholm Williams, devoted cousin Grace McMurray, and many relatives and dear friends.
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he Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
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Luxon “Carlo”
THE ORIGINS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH & This Year’s Big Focus
Known as the “Father of Black History”, Carter G. Woodson was the son of formerly enslaved people and understood the importance of gaining a proper education when striving to secure and maximize one’s divine right of freedom.
The story of Black History Month begins in Chicago in 1915, Carter G. Woodson traveled from Washington, D.C. to participate in a national celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the State
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of Illinois. Inspired by the three-week celebration of the 1912 Republican Convention held at the Coliseum, Woodson decided to form an organization to promote the scientific study of Black life and history before leaving town.
Woodson chose February for reasons of tradition and reform. It is commonly said that Woodson selected February to encompass the birthdays of two great Americans who played a prominent role in shaping Black history, namely Abraham Lincoln and Frederick
Douglass, whose birthdays are February 12th and the 14th, respectively.
When Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926, he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention of the public. The intention has never been to dictate or limit the exploration of the Black experience but to bring to the public’s attention important developments that merit emphasis.
This year’s theme, “A Century of Black History
Commemorations,” marks 100 years since Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week in 1926. The theme honors the legacy of Black history education while reflecting on how the study and celebration of Black life, culture, resistance, and achievement have shaped national and global understanding over the past century. It also calls on communities to continue expanding, preserving, and uplifting Black stories for future generations.
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(NARA) PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD RECOGNIZES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY
SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
1 FREEDOM XQUILT FABRIC MOSAIC WITH TOSHWERKS
Saturday, February 7, 10 a.m.
University Heights Library
Friday, February 20, 4pm City Heights/Weingart Library
SUMMER OF SOUL (OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED)
Tuesday, February 24, 5:30 p.m. La Jolla/Riford Library https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/cinema-club-461996
BLACK SAN DIEGO
10 DAYGO
EATZ
Sunday, February 15, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. 6785 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 https://ourbsd.com/daygo-eatz/ WORLDBEAT CULTURAL CENTER
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WORLDBEAT CULTURAL CENTER'S BLACK COMIX DAY
Saturday and Sunday, February 14-15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 2100 Park Blvd San Diego, CA 92101
Check out more events on worldbeatcenter.org
SAN DIEGO HISTORY CENTER/AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
12 SAN DIEGO’S LOST NEIGHBORHOODS
All February, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 https://sdaamfa.org/blog-4/san-diegos-lost-neighborhoods
13 KEEPERS OF THE CULTURE 2026
Saturday, February 28, 5 p.m. to 7:30 pm 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 https://sdaamfa.org/
EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTY
14 SHOP B.L.A.C. – HISTORIC & CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT Saturday, February 7, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Mental Bar
15 66TH ANNIVERSARY SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT ANNUAL GALA February 13, 2026, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Liberty Station Conference Center https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebratingour-voices-shaping-tomorrow-tickets1917890595399
16 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CHOIR OF SAN DIEGO Feb. 15, Feb. 21, Feb. 28 3 p.m. at Feb. 15 at the First Congregational Church of Ramona, 404 Eighth St., Ramona 4 p.m. at Feb. 21 at the First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio South 1 p.m. at Feb. 28 at Rancho San Diego Library, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego https://www.mlkccsd.org/
17 THE MUSE: BHM EDITION
Friday, February 20, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Quartyard, 1301 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
18 Fifth Annual North San Diego County Black Festival Sunday, February 22, 2 p.m.- 7 p.m. El Camino High School https://sandiegoblackfestival.com/
$7 Million Savings Plan Amid Federal Cuts
Th e San Diego Board of Supervisors today approved a proposal to modernize County technology and capture up to $7 million in ongoing annual taxpayer savings. This comes as San Diego County confronts a difficult fiscal year driven by deep federal funding cuts that threaten healthcare, food, and other services for thousands of County residents.
About the Proposal:
During the pandemic, legacy communications systems were intentionally maintained alongside new tools to ensure continuity and reliability as operations shifted rapidly. With several years of data now showing that modern, software-based systems meet operational needs at lower cost, the Fiscal Subcommittee is moving to accelerate that
transition and standardize enterprise practices across County departments.
A key driver of current costs is the County’s legacy phone platform, which carries substantial fixed annual expenses regardless of usage. Completing the transition to modern communications tools allows the County to responsibly retire that platform and capture the largest share of ongoing savings.
County staff estimate the proposal could generate up to $7 million in ongoing annual savings, building on savings already achieved through mobile-only configurations and device optimization. The proposal maintains public access to County services and operational reliability, with clear exception processes where legacy systems remain necessary.
The Board of Supervisors approved the proposal at its meeting on January 28.
EDUCATION
San Diego Unified Updated Reporting Protocols for Human Trafficking
San Diego Unified School District has updated reporting protocols and entered a new partnership with San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) that will expand support resources, enhanced training and better protect students from falling victim to the dangers of Human Trafficking.
and report concerns safely.
In 2021, California had 1,334 cases of human trafficking, of which 1,108 were female, and 1,023 were sex related, and 246 were minors according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
San Diego Unified’s ICA aimed for these enhancements to be completed in January
This new coordinated and collaborative response model works with students who are vulnerable to being exploited. Students will have the ability to seek help and receive wrap-around support services from the school district and a multidisciplinary team of internal and external partners.
Utilizing expertise and a trauma-informed approach, the ICA Human Trafficking Prevention Program aligns with the District’s student achievement goal to Improve Student Wellness and are part of a broader effort to prevent harm, increase awareness, and ensure students and families know how to seek help
Medi-Cal Cares for You and Your Baby Every Step of the Way
For many pregnant people, pregnancy brings a mix of both joy and uncertainty. Alongside excitement, there are questions about finding the right doctor, understanding what care is covered, and knowing where to turn for support after the baby arrives. For Black families in San Diego County those questions are often compounded by long-standing disparities in maternal health outcomes.
Across California, including San Diego County, Medi-Cal is working to address those concerns by expanding and coordinating maternal health services so pregnant and postpartum people receive care that is respectful, comprehensive, and easier to navigate. From the first prenatal visit through a child’s first birthday, Medi-Cal provides coverage and support designed to protect both parent and baby.
These services are available to people who qualify for Medi-Cal. In California, eligibility is based primarily on income, household size, age, pregnancy status, disability, or other qualifying circumstances. Pregnant people qualify at higher income levels than non-pregnant adults and remain eligible through pregnancy and for 12 months after the pregnancy ends.
Importantly, pregnant people who qualify for Medi-Cal are eligible for full-scope coverage regardless of immigration status, including medical, behavioral health, dental, and vision services during pregnancy and the postpartum year.
A Clearer Path Through Pregnancy: The Birthing Care Pathway
The Birthing Care Pathway helps pregnant people understand what care they should receive and when, while supporting providers in delivering coordinated, culturally responsive services. It outlines key steps during pregnancy, including prenatal screenings, behavioral health check-ins, nutrition support, and preparation for labor and delivery.
For Black pregnant and postpartum people in San Diego County the pathway emphasizes early prenatal care, shared decision-making, and connections to community-based programs that address medical needs and social drivers of health.
Doula Services: Support Before, During, and After Birth
Medi-Cal covers doula services for pregnant and postpartum members who qualify. Doulas provide non-medical emotional support, education, and advocacy during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum recovery. Research shows doula care is associated with reduced stress, improved birth outcomes, and increased breastfeeding success.
Covered doula services include prenatal visits, support during labor and delivery, and postpartum follow-up visits, in accordance with Medi-Cal benefit guidelines.
Care That Continues After Birth: The Postpartum Pathway
More than half of pregnancy-related deaths in California occur after childbirth, with
• S taff Training Districtwide: Train staff starting in February to support consistent understanding and implementation of the updated protocols and information about the new Human Trafficking Prevention Program and website.
Black families facing the greatest risks. The Postpartum Pathway defines the care pregnant and postpartum people who qualify for Medi-Cal should receive during the first year after birth.
The Pathway promotes a comprehensive postpartum visit within 12 weeks, ongoing primary care through 12 months postpartum, screening and treatment for postpartum depression and anxiety, breastfeeding support, chronic condition management, and referrals to community-based services.
Mental Health, Dental, and Vision Care
Included
Medi-Cal covers perinatal behavioral health services for eligible members, including screening, therapy, counseling, and medication management when medically necessary. Services may be provided in person or through telehealth.
Pregnant and postpartum people who qualify for Medi-Cal also receive full dental benefits, including exams, cleanings, and medically necessary treatment, as well as vision care such as eye exams and eyeglasses.
Community Supports Through CalAIM
CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) is a statewide initiative that strengthens Medi-Cal by improving care coordination and addressing health-related social needs.
Through CalAIM, eligible Medi-Cal members in San Diego County may receive Community Supports such as transitional housing assistance, medically tailored meals, and help navigating social services.
How to Contact Medi-Cal in San Diego County
Pregnant and postpartum people who meet Medi-Cal eligibility requirements can get help enrolling, choosing a health plan, finding providers, or accessing doula and postpartum services by contacting the the San Diego County Medi-Cal office at (866) 2629881 or calling the number on their MediCal card.
Support at Every Step
Pregnancy and postpartum care should be clear, compassionate, and complete. Through the Birthing Care Pathway, Postpartum Pathway, doula services, behavioral health care, Black Infant Health, and Community Supports, Medi-Cal is working to ensure that eligible families in San Diego County — especially Black Californians — receive the care and support they need to stay healthy and give their babies a strong start.
Ready to Learn More or Get Started?
Pregnant and postpartum people in San Diego County can learn more about MediCal benefits, enroll in coverage, or get help finding providers by contacting the San Diego County Medi-Cal office or calling the number on their Medi-Cal card. Trained representatives can explain eligibility, available services, and next steps.
Services: To ensure students, families, and employees have immediate access to services and resources.
during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The enhancements that have been made are:
• U pdated Reporting Protocols: Make reporting clearer, more accessible, and more consistent across school sites with a form that can be easily accessed on the website. The information received will be assessed by an ICA expert in human trafficking that has the capacity to respond with empathy and resources. They are also collaborating and coordinating responses to reports with the San Diego Human Trafficking Taskforce to ensure that safety concerns are handled.
• C ommunity Town Halls: San Diego Unified and its partners will also host community town halls for students and families to share information, answer questions, and promote awareness of reporting options and available resources.
• Refreshed Focus by San Diego Unified Police Department: Implemented a formalized written protocol, establishing clear and consistent procedures. Additionally, they have assigned a liaison officer with the San Diego County Human Trafficking Task Force.
• New Partnership with San Diego Youth
Human Trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation or exploitation of a person for forced labor or commercial sex through force, fraud or coercion, or when a minor is involved. Local research underscores the scope of the issue: a 2023 study by the San Diego County Office of Education found the average age of entry into San Diego’s underground commercial sex economy is 16. The District encourages students and families to learn more about reporting options and available resources by visiting the new Human Trafficking Prevention Program website, here.
Nurse Abraham:
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Abraham, a NICU nurse and founder of a home care agency serving seniors, has spent her career caring for the most vulnerable. A resident of Southeastern San Diego and Emerald Hills homeowner, she has emerged as a leading voice against development schemes that target her com-
“I'm running because I refuse to let our voices be silenced any longer.”
–Martha Abraham
Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am Balboa Park - Organ Pavillion Roosevelt Brown Program Director 619-266-4118
munity.
"District 4 is worthy. We deserve leaders who listen, who fight, who care," said Abraham. "I'm running because I refuse to let our voices be silenced any longer."
Abraham's campaign has drawn support from nurses, teachers, small business owners, and families across the district who are eager for a representative who answers to them, not to special interests and City Hall insiders.
CLASSIFIEDS / LEGAL NOTICES
the San Diego Unified School District,
by and through it
governing board, will electronically receive bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: CP26-0752-05-00-00 EXTERIOR PAINTING AT SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 outside the main office of San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, 2425 Dusk Dr.,
then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CP26-0752-05-00-00 Exterior Painting at San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration.” The
8339 Aqua View Ct Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following:
BC Legacy Group LLC
8339 Aqua View Ct Spring Valley, CA 91977
State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 05, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 05, 2031
02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9001747
Fictitious business name(s): Noble Cleaning Services
5548 Riley St. #6 San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
An Individual
The first day of business was: 01/23/2026
This business is hereby registered by the following: Adela Basillo Segunda 5548 Riley St. #6 San Diego, CA 92110
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 23, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 23, 2031 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9001873
Fictitious business name(s): Auburnly Skin 8148 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 01/26/2026
This business is hereby registered by the following: Hannah Elizabeth Burch 8148 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA 91942
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 26, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 26, 2031 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9001378
Fictitious business name(s): SOS Optometry
7227 Broadway #306 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Nazret, Gaim, Weldeghiorgis
7227 Broadway #306 Lemon Grove, CA 91945
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 22, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 22, 2031 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9001125
Fictitious business name(s): JuJu Cleaning Service 4813 Auburn Dr. Apt. A San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Judith Ocampo Aguilar 4813 Auburn Dr. Apt. A San Diego, CA 92105
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 16, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 16, 2031 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9000043
Fictitious business name(s):
Realtor on a Journey 410 Thelma Way National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
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
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 02, 2026 This fictitious business name will expire on January 02, 2031 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9000031
Fictitious business name(s): Mosaic Unified Services 1713 Carrillo Pl, Unit 3 Chula Vista, CA 91913 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Brian Lee Moses 1713 Carrillo Pl, Unit 3 Chula Vista, CA 91913
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 02, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 02, 2031 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9000975
Fictitious business name(s): JJ American Turf and Paver
445 47th Street #3 San Diego, CA 92102
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 01/15/2026
This business is hereby
registered by the following: J Jesus Delgado Lagunas 445 47th Street #3 San Diego, CA 92102
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 15, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 15, 2031 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9000188
Fictitious business name(s): Tatizen Studio 5075 Camino De La Siesta San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego 6571 Zena Dr San Diego, CA 92115-7029
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 11/01/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Tetiana Reshetnykova 6571 Zena Dr San Diego, CA 92115
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 06, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 06, 2031 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9023532
Fictitious business name(s): Rug-Emporium
6193 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 12/10/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Nimo Sheikh Omer 6193 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 16, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on December 16, 2030 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9024365
Fictitious business name(s): Wendell Stemley Dba Black IPO 6125 Imperial Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 05/02/2000
This business is hereby registered by the following: Wendell Ray Stemley 6125 Imperial Ave San Diego, CA 92114
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 31, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on December 31 2030 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2026-9000625
Fictitious business name(s): AllTheThingzz
5228 Cushman Pl, Ste C San Diego, CA 92110
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Catherine Elaine Worsham 5228 Cushman Pl, Ste C San Diego, CA 92110
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 12, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 12 2030 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2025-9023488
Fictitious business name(s): La Jolla Jet Service
La Jolla Jet
7514 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
An Individual
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
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 16, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on December 16 2030 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9023486
Fictitious business name(s): 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
County of San Diego
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. 7514 Girard Ave La Jolla, CA 92037 State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 16, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on December 16 2030 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
2026-9000664
Fictitious business name(s): The T.L.C. Group 8918 Arlingdale Way Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 01/12/2026
This business is hereby registered by the following: Toshua Lynn Cornwell 8918 Arlingdale Way Spring Valley, CA 91977
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 12, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 12, 2031 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
2026-9000672
Fictitious business name(s): Frey's 312 Euclid Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 01/01/2026
This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeffrey Smith 2060 N. Trekell Rd. #912 Casa Grande, AZ 85122
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 12, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 12, 2031
01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-9000553
Fictitious business name(s): Saffron Pizza Kitchen 815 F Street San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Corporation
The first
Inc 815 F Street San Diego, CA 92101 State of Incorporation/ Organization
California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 09, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 09, 2031 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026-90000038
Fictitious business name(s): Professional & Spa 6348 College Grove Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego
3054 Massachusetts Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Hien Thi Xuan Pham 3054 Massachusetts Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 02, 2026
This fictitious business name will expire on January 02, 2031 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 26CU003214C
Petitioner or Attorney: Bernadette Rose Feeney Dunn AKA Bernadette Rose Feeney AKA Bernie Feeney
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Bernadette Rose Feeney Dunn AKA Bernadette Rose Feeney AKA Bernie Feeney filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
a.PRESENT NAME: Bernadette Rose Feeney Dunn AKA Bernadette Rose Feeney AKA Bernie Feeney
PROPOSED NAME: Known Biologically Unknown Biologically
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 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 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 26CU003252C
Petitioner or Attorney: Justyna Lisowska Barros
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Justyna Lisowska Barros filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
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
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 corporation; 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
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 FOLLOW
A Year in, Trump’s Agenda Has Deepened Black Economic Pain
By Joseph Williams Word In Black
When President Donald Trump took office for the second time last year, experts predicted tough times for Black America, pointing to the Project 2025 government blueprint calling for slashing government spending, and Trump’s own disdain for initiatives that increase Black employment in the U.S. workforce.
Now, on the first anniversary of Trump’s chaotic second term, a Washington think tank reports that the president’s policies have pushed the Black community into an economic downturn.
According to the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies report, Black unemployment has reached recession levels, with the rate for young Black people more than four times the national average. Under Trump, according to the report, the Black federal workforce has been decimated, an already flimsy safety net is shredded even further, and racial inequality is likely to get even worse.
Chaos: The New Reality
“One of Dr. [Martin Luther] King’s last books was ‘Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community,’” according to the report, titled “State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession.” Some 60 years after his murder, the report states, “chaos feels like the word that captures today’s reality.”
Dedrick Assante-Muhammad, president of the Joint Center, said he was surprised that Trump 2.0 would have such a dramatic impact on Black America in such a short period.
“I did not expect such an immediate negative impact to African Americans in one year,” Assante-Muhammad says. Compared to Trump’s first term, he said, the “radical policy shifts” the president enacted during his second term — including the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, an Elon Musk-run scheme that took a chainsaw to the federal workforce — resulted in Black individuals and households falling further behind their white peers.
“During the first year of Trump’s first term, Black unemployment declined by almost a percentage point,” Assante-Muhammad says. “In the first year of Trump’s second term, Black unemployment increased over a percentage point to 7.5%.”
Disturbing Economic Data
Prepared jointly with several nonprofit organizations, the report centers on the connection between the White House’s domestic policy agenda and the struggles of Black American households and workers.
Last January, when Trump took office, the Black unemployment rate was around 6%, according to the report, compared to the
overall U.S. unemployment rate of 4%. By December 2025, the report states, the unemployment rate for Black workers had jumped by nearly a full percentage point to 7.5%.
The unemployment data for Black youths was even more disturbing: by the end of last year, it had soared to around 18% — more than triple the national average.
“If Black people had the same prime-age employment rate in 2025 that they had in 2024, then there would have been about 260,000 more prime-age Black people working,” according to the report. “Of this number, about 200,000 would have been primeage Black women.”
The Department of Government Efficiency, the Elon Musk-led initiative designed to reduce the federal workforce, likely played a role in the rising unemployment rate: “The elimination of 271,000 federal jobs has likely had a severe impact on Black workers, who are disproportionately represented in the federal workforce, as reflected in the sharp rise in Black unemployment in 2025,” according to the Joint Center report.
Organize and Strategize
The report also found that the tax policies included in Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act will further shred an already flimsy social safety net by shrinking federal revenue and shifting wealth upward to the nation’s highest earners.
At the same time, according to the report, Trump’s regulatory policies have left Black communities more vulnerable to predatory lending, his job creation policies likely will exacerbate racial inequality in the workplace, and his housing policies do nothing to narrow the homeownership gap between Black and white households.
While the news is grim, “[r]egression is not destiny,” according to the report. “But neither is progress automatic,” and the path forward “requires more than optimism.”
Overcoming the setbacks will require “the organized power, evidence-based strategy, and moral clarity that have driven every successful movement for racial justice in American history,” according to the report. “The dream Dr. King articulated remains both measurable and achievable. Whether we reach it depends on the choices we make in response to what this report reveals.”
Chaos Erupts In Somalia’s Parliament Over Proposed Constitutional Amendments
By Omar Faruk Associated Press
Scuffles and shouting broke out Wednesday (January 28) during a joint session of Somalia’s parliament after the speaker attempted to advance proposed constitutional amendments that opposition lawmakers said would extend parliament’s mandate, forcing the session’s suspension.
Somalia has been under a provisional constitution since 2012, and repeated efforts to finalize it have exposed deep divisions over governance and power-sharing between the federal government and regional states.
A similar attempt to extend political mandates under former president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed triggered a constitutional crisis in 2021 and led to armed confrontations in Mogadishu, pushing the country to the brink of wider unrest.
Wednesday’s (January 28) disorder erupted when the parliament speaker announced an unexpected agenda to amend five chapters of the provisional constitution and moved to distribute written copies to lawmakers at the start of the session.
Opposition lawmakers said the proposed amendments would allow for a two-year extension of parliament’s term, which expires in April. The presidential term expires in May.
Videos shared on social media showed Internal Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, a member of the Upper House who supported the agenda, engaging in a physical confrontation with Hassan Yare, an opposition lawmaker. It was not immediately clear how the scuffle began.
Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsameh, an opposition lawmaker, accused Speaker Adan Madobe of attempting to rush through the amendments without following proper procedure.
Lawmakers opposed to the move tore up agenda papers, shouted slogans and blew whistles, bringing proceedings to a halt. Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.
The speaker did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and it was unclear when deliberations on the proposed amendments might resume.
