VOICE Issue January 3, 2019

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Piercing the Veil The Battle for Police Transparency in San Bernardino County

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s we turn the page on 2018, I count myself among those who question the inhumane policies enacted by the current administration regarding asylum seekers.

The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines asylum seekers as “people who move across borders in search of protection, but who may not fulfill the strict criteria laid down by the 1951 Refugee Convention—a multilateral treaty that defines who is a refugee, defines the rights of individuals who are granted asylum and the responsibilities of nations that grant it.

Refugees are defined as those who have, “been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence and has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.” Almost always, these individuals cannot return home or are afraid to do so.

So, when I hear the current administration and those in the Republican party who support its attacks on asylum seekers—either boldly through loud, hateful comments about and/or against them or even worse, tacitly, through their screaming silence—it challenges me to raise my own voice.

It doesn’t take much wisdom or courage, just true human compassion, to look at the widely circulated photos of 7-year-old Jakelin Caal who died seeking asylum along the border in early December, or of 8-year-old Felipe Gomez Alonzo, who died seeking asylum more recently, and feel the haunting sadness in their young eyes.

Their looks pulled me back in time to when I first heard the cries of babies and young children forcibly separated from their parents, as they echoed through the bars of ICE cages in June. I, like many other Americans, was simultaneously angered and disgusted at the actions of this government.

When I noted the tacit approval given by our government to Mexican authorities who now hold those seeking asylum in the U.S. in their own country until America decides to process them—and watched as they marked the arms of all, including young children, with numbers to keep track—it reminded me of how slaves were branded in this country; of the numbers Nazis tattooed on the arms of Jews in World War II concentration camps. I was nothing less than horrified.

In the wake of all of this, I was still stunned by the dismissive manner with which the current administration has responded to the deaths of young Jakelin Caal and Felipe Gomez Alonzo—I question, “What kind of people can learn of the death of any child and not be moved?”

I can no longer muster political excuses for my Republican friends who continue to support this inhumane agenda toward asylum seekers. I’ve moved beyond ascribing the administration’s wayward ideology to the president alone—I now clearly place it at the feet of his enablers whether they are politicians who serve us locally, on a statewide basis or at the national level—I believe that every Republican politician who is afraid to speak out against these policies is complicit and I say to them, “Your hands are not clean!” Regardless of who you are, voters will remember both your boisterous aggression and support of these policies or your cowardly political silence.

At times like this, I cannot help but recall the brilliant and foreboding words of Albert Einstein who said, “The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.”

Of course, this is just my opinion. I’m keeping it real.

S.E. Williams Editor

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Massive GOP Tax Cut Yields Tiny “2 Cents/ Hr” Annual Bonus Increase for Workers

Washington, D. C. – New report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS), Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, shows the Trump administration’s tax cut for the wealthy—Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017—has failed to deliver on its promise to raise the wages of rank-and-file workers by thousands of dollars within ten years.

Despite a flurry of announcements by select corporations regarding their plans to raise the wages of rank-and-file workers when the bill was signed into law at the end of 2017—many of those increases were planned well in advance of the bill’s passage and had little relationship to the law.

According to the BLS report, “there has been very little increase in private sector compensation or W-2 wages since the end of 2017.” The report labeled the two cents per hour (inflation-adjusted) bump in bonuses between December 2017 and September 2018, as “very small.”

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Beautillion Knights—A Season of Giving and Learning

Beautillion Knights Community Service Christmas Eve

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he Beautillion Knights spent Christmas Eve at a local mission in the city of San Bernardino where they volunteered their time and brought good cheer to all. The young men were happy to lend a helping hand which included folding clothes, stacking shoes, organizing toys to be donated to the community and preparing food to be distributed to those with food insecurities.

The Beautillion Knights are participants in a mentorship program sponsored by The Social Lites, Inc. of San Bernardino. The fivemonth extracurricular program centered around academic and community service projects, is focused on leadership, character, life development skills and health education for students of color from elementary to high school.

This holiday season not only did the Beautillion Knights volunteer Christmas Eve at a local mission, they were also spotted on December 22, helping with the community Christmas Party for kids of all ages at the American Legion Post 710 where they helped distribute over 80 bikes—the bikes donated by the Social Lites, Inc. and other organizations.

This annual Toy Give-Away brought tears

and cheers to so many children and parents too.

During the event a complimentary lunch was provided to over 150 guests. The celebration was a great way to bring the community together.

Earlier in December, the Beautillion Knights attended a Kwanzaa event at Carter High School in Rialto. During the evening the young men had an opportunity to learn the history of Kwanzaa and the seven principles or “Nguzo Saba,” a set of ideals created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966— well before any of them were born. Each day of Kwanzaa emphasizes a different principle.

Overall, the 2018 holiday season provided many wonderful opportunities for the young Beautillion Knights to experience the season of giving and learning in the community where they live and serve.

The Beautillion program will commence on March 30, 2019 at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino. For more information, please telephone chairperson, Mrs. Tina Darling at knight.beautillion@gmail.com or Ms. Joyce Smith, President at (909) 881-5841 or Ms. Bettye Brewster, Business Manager, (951) 204-0022.

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Kid Centered Resolutions for a Healthy New Year

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appy New Year! Did you know that nearly 80% of New Year’s resolutions are forgotten come February? Now is the time to reflect on the goals we set in 2018 and decide where we’d like to see ourselves and our kids in 2019.

Here are five healthy living resolutions for your family to try in the New Year: 1. Make healthy food choices together Surround your family with healthy options at home to expose them to nutritious foods. The more involved kids are in planning and cooking healthy meals, the more likely they are to eat them — try planning a weekly family menu together.

2. Prioritize sleep Getting optimal levels of sleep can make all the difference in your child’s well-being and their academic performance. Set bed times that benefit your family — research shows adolescents require eight to nine hours of sleep each night.

3. Schedule study time Talk as a family regularly to make sure your child’s schedule allows them to complete school work on time while leaving room for extracurricular activities and healthy family meals.

4. Promote physical health Plan a family outing that is active — try hiking, walking, running or visiting a park. Challenge your children to sign up for activities through school or local programs to limit sedentary screen time at home.

5. Set an example Whether we realize it or not, our children tend to watch and mimic our every move. If you make a commitment to being active and eating healthy, there’s a good chance they will follow.

It’s never too late to set goals in your family to promote and maintain healthy lifestyles at home and at school. We encourage parents to partner with teachers, school leaders and nutrition teams to create school environments that promote healthy behaviors. Getting into new routines can take time but the benefits of establishing healthy habits and mindsets in our children are worth it.

classifieds&publicnotices NAME CHANGE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER RIC 1824804 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: EDWIN EDUARDO MARTINEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: EDWIN EDUARDO MARTINEZ to. ADAN ORTEGA. 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 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: 01/10/2019 Time: 8:30 AM Dept. H1. The address of the

court is: Superior Court of California County of Riverside, 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Black Voice News, 1201 University Avenue, Suite 210, Riverside, CA 92507 Date: NOV 19, 2018 John W. Vineyard, Judge of the Superior Court p.

12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019 _________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER RIC 1826639 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: ROBERT DALE NAJERA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ROBERT DALE NAJERA to. ROBERT DALE MORGAN. 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 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: 02/07/2019 Time 8:30 am Dept.: 12. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92502. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Black Voice News, 1201 University Avenue, Suite 210, Riverside, CA 92507 Date: DEC 10, 2018 John W. Vineyard, Judge of the

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12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019 _________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER RIC 1827170 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: ROBERT WILLIAM WANZIE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ROBERT WILLIAM WANZIE to. ROBERT WILLIAM STEELE. 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 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: 01/31/2019 Time 8:30 am Dept.: 12. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92502. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Black Voice, 1201 University Avenue, Suite 210, Riverside, CA 92507 Date: DEC 17, 2018 John W. Vineyard, Judge of the Superior Court p. 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/19, 1/10/2019 _________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER RIC 1826544 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: ALBERT DENNIS GOFF filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ALBERT DENNIS GOFF to. DENNIS ALBERT GOFF. 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 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: JAN 22, 2019 Time 8:30 am Dept.: 12. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92502. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Black Voice, 1201 University Avenue, Suite 210, Riverside, CA 92507 Date: DEC 07, 2018 John W. Vineyard, Judge of the

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n Friday, December 28, the College Futures Foundation awarded Norco College a $200,000 grant to implement a casemanagement approach for Guided Pathways.

In 2017, Norco College was one of 20 community colleges selected statewide to participate in the California Guided Pathways Initiative—a venture designed to substantially increase the number of students who earn a certificate or degree.

That year, Norco College developed four schools—School of Arts & Humanities, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, School of Business Management, and the School of STEM. This was designed to assist students in choosing a pathway major and degree based on interests, knowledge, skills, abilities and ultimate career goals.

The new grant will allow the College to: Expand/fund student access to an academic planning system that allows them to easily

monitor progress on their (pathway) program of study; support Student Success Teams and college community with guided pathways professional development; create/maintain a new college website that makes it easier for students

to choose a program that leads to transfer and/ or a career; establish a communication plan to improve students’ understanding of the guided pathways available and; document the school’s continued on page 16

Stephanie Wiggins Appointed Metrolink’s Chief Executive Officer

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n mid-December, the Board of Directors of Metrolink named Stephanie Wiggins as Metrolink’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Metrolink manages regional commuter rail across five counties including Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura.

It also provides service to Oceanside in San Diego County.

At the time of her appointment, Wiggins served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) where she oversaw the Metro departments of Vendor/ Contract Management, Congestion Reduction, Human Capital & Development, Management and Audit Services, and Systems Security & Law Enforcement.

Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington commented on the appointment stating, “Over the last decade, Stephanie Wiggins has distinguished herself as a talented, resourceful and hardworking leader at Metro, most recently

in her role as Deputy Chief Executive Officer since 2015.”

According to Washington, Wiggins has been a tremendous asset to Metro and he claimed she will be a fantastic CEO. “I often say that I want Metro to be the farm team when it comes to producing the next generation of leaders in the transportation industry. On behalf of the Metro family, we wish Stephanie the best of everything going forward and we look forward to continuing to work with her and the Metrolink team to deliver great mobility options for our region.”

As part of Wiggins’ more than 24 years’ experience, she oversaw Metro ExpressLanes, commuter rail, rideshare, rail capital programs, served as Regional Programs Director for the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), and was Administrative Analyst for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). Metro, RCTC and SBCTA are three of the five county transportation continued on page 16

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CA Senator Kamala Harris Leads Effort to Make Lynching a Federal Crime Washington D.C.

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ast Wednesday for the first time in its nearly 250-year history, the U.S. Senate has passed legislation, that if enacted, will make lynching a federal crime.

According to the NAACP, between 1882 and 1968, More than 4,700 people were lynched in the America—more than 70 percent of the victims were Black. Now, for the first time in American history, the legislation will criminalize lynching, attempts to lynch, and conspiracy to lynch.

For more than a century, members of Congress have attempted to pass some version of a bill that would recognize lynching for what it is—a bias-motivated act of terror. According to the legislation, since 1882, Congress had tried and failed at least 200 times to pass similar antilynching measures.

For example, In November 1922, according to the Institute of American History, the NAACP ran full page ads in newspapers pressing for the passage of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. Entitled “The Shame of America,” the ad laid out the shocking statistics of lynching from 1899 through 1922.

“The bill was passed by a twoto-one majority in the House of Representatives but was defeated in the Senate. A few years later, the NAACP issued the statistics as a pamphlet entitled “For the Good of America.”

The document encouraged Americans to “aid the organization which has been fighting for ten years to wipe out our shame.” Despite the

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NAACP’s relentless efforts through the 1930s and the introduction of several subsequent bills, the US Congress never acted to outlaw lynching.

This year’s legislation, titled the “Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2018,” was introduced in June by the Senate’s three Black members: California Democrat, Kamala Harris, New Jersey Democrat, Cory Booker and Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican.

“Lynchings were needless and horrendous acts of violence that were motivated by racism and we must acknowledge that fact, lest we repeat it,” Harris stated.

When the measure passed last week, Booker referred to the effort as an emotional and historic experience. “Today, we have righted that wrong and taken corrective action that recognizes this stain on our country’s history,” he stated.

Throughout the long and terror filled history of lynching, perpetrators were rarely prosecuted according to the NAACP. When enacted the bill will add a section to federal civil rights law titled—lynching—and Senator Kamala Harris stress that when two or more people are convicted of this crime they can be sentenced up to life in prison.

Although the crime of lynching is already covered under federal and/ or state statutes to have it explicitly spelled out under federal law sends a powerful message that such acts to perpetuate hatred and incite fear will not be tolerated.

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Piercing the Veil The Battle for Police Transparency in San Bernardino County

“One of the keys to the development of positive relations between the police and the community is the creation of a culture of openness and transparency in policing. . .Greater openness and transparency on the part of police departments would go a long way to improve the police image in the eyes of the public. It would also provide a greater measure of accountability.”

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n Wednesday, January 2, 2019, the California Supreme Court denied a challenge by the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Employee Benefit Association (SEBA) to the retroactive implementation of SB1421—the Police Officers Release of Records Act. With the high court denying SEBA’s challenge to the release of police officers’ records for incidents that occurred previous to January 1, 2019 (upon request), the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department can move forward with full implementation of SB 1421 as the court also declined to issue an injunction to prevent enforcement of the law as SEBA entreated.

California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB1421 into law on September 30, 2018. The landmark measure made major changes to how law enforcement agencies around the state must respond to requests for police officer personnel records. Effective January 1, 2019, the bill granted citizens the right to access police personnel records by making a formal request in alignment with the California Public Records Act (CPRA). The bill was cosponsored by the California News Publishers Association and the ACLU. On Tuesday, December 18, the Sheriff’s Employees’

Benefit Association (SEBA) filed a legal challenge to the retroactive enforcement of Senate Bill 1421 and asked for an urgent stay against the County of San Bernardino to keep the county from applying the legislation to public records requests of incidents that occurred before January 1, 2019.

The legislation requires law enforcement agencies to adapt their policies, procedures and practices regarding peace officer personnel files and California Public Record Act requests beginning January 1, 2019 for some records, and July 1, 2019, for others.

SEBA took the action based on its premise that “While SB 1421 represents a significant change in the laws relating to disclosure of peace officer personnel files going forward, the legislation does not condone the release of those files relating to incidents occurring prior to the effective date.”

As noted by SEBA in a December 18 statement, “While SB 1421 represents a significant change in the laws relating to disclosure of peace officer personnel files going forward, the legislation does not condone the release of those files relating to incidents occurring prior to the effective date.”

SEBA president Grant Ward stressed, “We believe

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F E A T U R E retroactive application violates our members’ rights and we hope the California Supreme Court will consider the serious issues raised by our legal challenge.” However, the bill’s author Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), disagreed.

According to Skinner, the legislation must be applied to all the records in a police department’s possession. She further stressed that under the law, affected records were no longer confidential. “If the record exists, it’s disclosable,” she said.

The law was intended to give all citizens, including prosecutors and defense attorneys, an opportunity to know the backgrounds of the officers who patrol their streets and provide sworn testimony in criminal cases.

The San Bernardino Sheriffs Department has publicly shared its intent to fully comply with the law. While SEBA has made clear its belief that the retroactive application of SB1421 is a violation of its members’ rights.

Before the signing of SB1421, personnel records of peace officers and/or custodial officers were confidential, and could not be disclosed in any criminal, civil or administrative proceeding except under what is commonly referred to as a “Pitchess Motion.”

A Pitchess Motion is a defendant’s request for information contained in a law enforcement officer’s personnel file that is usually requested as part of the pretrial process when a defense attorney believes their client has been a victim of police misconduct. As a result, records kept in a police officer’s personnel file or any other file maintained for personnel purposes including records of disciplinary investigations and/or actions could not be released to the public even under a CPRA request. SB1421 upends this premise.

Under SB1421, and upon request, police agencies are mandated to release documents related to certain high-profile categories of officer misconduct which include the use of force, sexual assault and dishonesty.

Under SB 1421, there are four types of police records now open for public inspection. They include the following: an officer shoots his gun at a person; an officer uses force against another person and the result is death or great bodily injury; there is a prior finding that an officer committed a sexual assault; and, an officer commits a dishonest act—for example commits perjury, files a false report, etc.

Also, under SB1421, Pitchess Motions are still relevant in instances where a defendant seeks information from an officer’s personnel file and, the requested information is not authorized for inspection under SB 1421.

To further enhance transparency, SB 1421 also restricts the redaction of records before they are disclosed, except for the following reasons: “To remove personal data or information, such as a home address, telephone number, or identities of family members, other than the names and workrelated information of peace and custodial officers; to preserve the anonymity of complainants and witnesses; to protect confidential medical, financial, or other information of which disclosure is specifically prohibited by federal law or would cause an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy that clearly outweighs the strong public interest in records about misconduct and serious

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use of force by peace officers and custodial records; where there is a specific reason to believe that disclosure of the record would pose a significant danger to the physical safety of the peace officer, custodial officer, or another person; or, under other circumstances not listed above, where, on the facts of the particular case, the public interest served by not disclosing the information clearly outweighs the public interest served by disclosure of the information.”

This part of SB1421 reflects provisions like those defined under CPRA and some legal experts believe the courts will more than likely interpret the new law in a similar fashion.

According to SEBA, it received notification from the County of San Bernardino in a letter dated December 13, stating its intent to retroactively apply the SB1421’s amendments to personnel records. The SEBA organization reacted almost immediately.

In a statement dated December 18, it wrote, “SEBA is very concerned about any plans to retroactively apply Senate Bill 1421,” said SEBA President Grant Ward. “We believe retroactive application violates our members’ rights and we hope the California Supreme Court will consider the serious issues raised by our legal challenge.”

The statement continued, “SEBA seeks urgent relief from the California Supreme Court.

We have asked the Court to issue an immediate stay against the County of San Bernardino – and all law enforcement agencies – from applying SB 1421 retroactively.”

SEBA employed Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver P.C. (RLS) to facilitate the legal challenge on behalf of its members. The challenge filed in court asserted in part, “. . . despite the absence of any express legislative direction for retroactivity in Senate Bill 1421, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, and likely numerous other public agencies throughout the state, will produce existing confidential peace officer personnel records,” said Timothy Talbot, Partner at RLS. With the high court denying SEBA’s challenge to the release of police officers’ records for incidents that occurred previous to January 1, 2019 (upon request), the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department can move forward with full implementation of SB 1421 as the court also declined to issue an injunction to prevent enforcement of the law as SEBA entreated.

Had the California Supreme Court sided with SEBA and limited access under SB1421 to incidents that occurred prior to January 1, 2019, those cases would not be subject to public scrutiny and as a result, the veil of secrecy SB1421 sought to pierce in relation to such incidents—would have persisted.

Most critics viewed SEBA’s action in this regard as a last-ditch effort to block public access to records related to police shooting investigations and officer misconduct that occurred before 2019.

SEBA represents 3,850 law enforcement professionals in San Bernardino County, including sheriff’s deputies, detectives, sergeants, lieutenants; DA investigators and supervisors; Coroner’s investigators; Probation supervisors and probation corrections officers; Welfare Fraud investigators and specialized fire personnel.

“SEBA is very concerned about any plans to retroactively apply Senate Bill 1421...We believe retroactive application violates our members’ rights and we hope the California Supreme Court will consider the serious issues raised by our legal challenge.”

- SEBA President Grant Ward

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iverside Marks 20th Anniversary of the Murder of Tyisha Miller

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ineteen-year old, Tyisha Miller was murdered at the hands of four officers of the Riverside Police Department on December 28th, 1998, that fateful night twenty years ago at Riverside’s own al 76 Station on Brockton and Central Avenue, a call made to the local police department about a woman nscious in a car. Miller had fallen asleep in the idling while friend Taneisha Holley, 15, went back to their city sidence, Rubidoux, to get help to fix a flat tire.

Miller’s cousin, Antoinette Joiner, and Joiner’s friend called the police because when they arrived at the gas on to assist, Miller was shaking and unresponsive when attempted to awaken her by tapping on the windows as c blared from inside the car.

When the police arrived, they planned to break the ows, grab Miller’s gun, and get her out of the car. rding to the police report, Tyisha had allegedly reached er gun, which caused the officers to react by pumping 23 at Tyisha, 12 of which hit her body and killed her. here was a national outcry that galvanized the Riverside munity to organize weekly protests for months afterward. ha Miller’s death was our Ferguson,” remembered rah Wong, co-chair of the Riverside Coalition for Police untability (RCPA). The RCPA was formed in the wake

of Miller’s death and continues to function as a community effort to hold officers accountable for their actions.

Roughly $22 million was spent in settlements and changes to the department during the consent decree period. Miller’s family settled for $3 million with the city.

Some questioned whether $3 million was in parity with the value of a life?

On the 20th Anniversary of the shooting, community members convened at the Kansas Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church to reflect upon what happened that night in 1998 when Tyisha Miller was shot to death and how the community has navigated police-community relations since then.

The first portion of the night consisted of speakers including: Bernell Butler, who represented the family and led much of of protesting for over a year after the shooting; Jack Clarke, the Founding Chair of the Community Police Review Commission; Jennifer Vaughn Blakely representing The Group; Bill Howe and Deborah Wong, founders of the Riverside Coalition for Police Accountability; and Pastor Jesse Wilson, who was chair of the Tyisha Miller Steering Committee.

Afterwards, a vigil was held at the 76 Gas Station off Brockton and Central. The night closed at the Barbara and Art Culver Center for the Arts with a free showing of Rickerby Hinds film, My Name is Myeisha (2018), inspired

by the shooting.

During the evening, some questioned whether forming committees and protesting felt like enough. While others, held that the death of a young Black woman at the hands of police, is no coincidence. Upholding law and order in a settler-colonial society, like the United States, means protecting and rectifying anti-Black and anti-Indigenous ideologies that sanction extra-judicial killings and continual displacement of Black and Brown folks.

The arbitrary exercise of police power over the political, economic, and social life of a society’s constituency results in cases like Tyisha’s. As long as a police-state exists, the death of Black women – both cisgender and transgender-- by the police is a calculated and integral component of society.

No amount of police barbecues and luncheons will bring back Tyisha or others lost to police brutality; however, it is possible for communities to organize to ensure that cases like Tyisha’s do not happen again. Councils like the Riverside Coalition for Police Accountability are a great place to begin imagining transformative approaches.

Another example would be community policing in which the community organizes towards educating itself in deescalation practices, self-defense and other self-sustaining methods. The community continues to keep Tyisha Miller in its heart, moving forward in the fight for justice against police brutality.

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ast week, the IE Voice/Black Voice News published a long list of laws that took effect January 1, 2019, yet due to the hundreds of laws that became effective in the new year, the list was not all inclusive—here are a few more that may be of interest to you and your family.

name, picture, image of the vehicle and license plate number.

AB 216: Mail-in Ballots Election departments must now include a return envelope with prepaid postage for vote-by-mail ballots.

SB 946: Street Food Vendors Cities and counties can no longer ban sidewalk vendors but they can set up a licensing system to regulate them. Vendors who violate local laws can only be punished with a fine or citation.

AB 626: Food Businesses at Home Allows people to sell food they make in their home kitchens to the public. They can also prepare dinners in their homes for paying guests. The home kitchens must undergo food safety inspections. The food must be sold directly to consumers and cannot be part of a delivery service.

AB 1755: Bicycle Crashes Bicyclists could face felony hit-and-run charges if they leave the scene of an accident where someone was injured or died.

AB 1884: Plastic Straws Dine-in restaurants are prohibited from giving out single-use plastic straws unless they are requested by a customer. Businesses that don’t comply will be fined $25 a day and up to $300 a year.

AB 1974: High School Diplomas Public schools can’t withhold high school diplomas for students with past-due bus fares, overdue library books or unpaid uniforms.

AB 3922: Deported High School Students Retroactively grants high school diplomas to seniors who have been deported.

SB 1014: Ride-sharing Vehicles Companies like Uber and Lyft will have to meet higher emission standards by increasing the number of zero-emission vehicles on their platforms and do more to encourage passengers to pool their rides.

SB 568: The Presidential Primary California’s 2020 primary is moved to the first Tuesday in March to give the state more influence in the presidential primaries.

SB 1138: Vegetarian Meals There will be more meal options for people in hospitals.

AB 2274: Pets in a Divorce Judges will be able to decide who gets custody of a family pet during a divorce. The judge will consider factors like who takes care of or feeds the pet.

AB 2886: Shared-Ride Drivers Ride-hailing apps (like Uber and Lyft) will be required to provide passengers with the driver’s

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Healthcare facilities will now have to offer plant-based meals to patients. Prisons will also be included in the new meal requirement.

SB 1164: Craft Beer Distilleries Small-batch craft distilleries can sell whiskey, vodka and other spirits directly to customers.

This will allow them to operate more like wineries. Previously, consumers were required to take a tour and/or sign up for a tasting before they could purchase any alcohol.

SB 1192: Children’s Meals Restaurants that sale children’s meals can no longer offer sugary drinks like juice and soda, as the primary drink choice. The default option will be milk, water or flavored water with no added sweeteners, however children can still order sugary drinks if desired. source:KESQ

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12/27/2018, 1/3/19, 1/10, 1/27/2019 _________________________________ PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: AUGUST BELL Case Number PRRI 1802188 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: AUGUST BELL. A Petition for Probate has been filed by BEVERLY BELL in the Superior Court of California, County of: RIVERSIDE. The Petition for Probate requests that BEVERLY BELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: Date: JANUARY 11, 2019 Time: 8:30 A.M. DEPT 08, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 4050 MAIN ST, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501. 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 four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. 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.

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bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 855-970-2032. _________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GREEN LIFE TREE SERVICE 350 E. San Jacinto Ave #39 Perris, CA 92571 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Fernando – Perez 350 E. San Jacinto Ave #39 Perris, CA 92571 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Fernando – Perez Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 11/26/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816047 p. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M & R SOLUTIONS 5560 Norwood Ave Riverside, CA 92505 RIVERSIDE COUNTY PO BOX 7080 Riverside, CA 92513 Manuel – Ramirez 5560 Norwood Ave Riverside, CA 92505 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/30/2006 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and

Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Manuel – Ramirez Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/06/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816565 p. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AMERICAN TRAVELERS RESTORATIONS INC 575 W. Johnston Ave Hemet, CA 92543 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 30141 Antelope Rd. Ste D 767 Menifee, CA 92584 AMERICAN TRAVELERS RESTORATIONS INC 30141 Antelope Rd. Ste D 767 Menifee, CA 92584 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/10/2018 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Brooke Ann Bickler, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 11/29/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does

not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816211 p. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHASING MOORE RAINBOWS CHILDCARE 25834 Brodiaea Ave Moreno Valley, CA 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Julie Ann Moore 25834 Brodiaea Ave Moreno Valley, CA 92553 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2018 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Julie Ann Moore Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 11/28/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816166 p. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ESCOBAR’S FURNITURE 23398 Hemlock Avenue, Apt 102 Moreno Valley, CA 92557 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Manuela – Escobar 23398 Hemlock Ave Apt 102 Moreno Valley, CA 92557 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above

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Wells Fargo Stipulates to Major Settlement—Meaning Millions for California

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tate Attorney General Xavier Becerra ended 2018 with a big win for California residents who were deceived by Wells Fargo Bank.

On Friday, December 28, Becerra joined 49 other states and Washington, D.C., in a $575 million nationwide settlement with Wells Fargo because of the institution’s systematic misconduct exploiting its own customers. In the process, Becerra successfully recovered $148.7 million for California.

The settlement resolved multistate investigations into Wells Fargo’s repeated misconduct which spanned more than a decade. The misconduct concerned its sales practices, mortgage rate-lock fees, and add-on products on auto loans. During this time, Wells Fargo opened unauthorized accounts and enrolled customers in bank products to meet aggressive sales goals, as result of extreme management pressure, threat of job loss for branch employees, and an abusive company culture.

The bank opened more than 3.5 million unauthorized accounts and enrolled 528,000 customers in online bill pay based on improper sales practices. Wells Fargo also enrolled some consumers in renter and lifeinsurance policies that the consumer never authorized. From 2005 to 2016, Wells Fargo added collateral protection insurance or delayed cancellation of such insurance on millions of auto loans.

The institution has acknowledged it opened millions of deposits, credit card, and other accounts, and conducted transfers of funds without customer authorization over various periods beginning in 2002 through 2017.

“Wells Fargo customers entrusted their bank with their livelihood, their

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dreams, and their savings for the future,” Becerra said. “Instead of safeguarding its customers, Wells Fargo exploited them, signing them up for products—from bank accounts to insurance—that they never wanted. This is an incredible breach of trust that threatens not only the customers who depended on Wells Fargo, but confidence in our banking system. As our investigation found, Wells Fargo’s conduct was unlawful and disgraceful.”

According to Becerra, customers received compensation through

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PG&E May Be Charged with Murder Sacramento

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he utilities giant Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is under an increasing cloud of suspicion that could purportedly lead to criminal charges—including murder.

Based on an amicus brief filed by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Friday, any potential charges would be in relation to the wildfires that raged across Northern California in 2018, The utility, which provides electricity to about 16 million California residents, is under scrutiny for how it maintains its infrastructure amid questions about what caused the recent Camp Fire which is now on record as the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state’s history.

According to the amicus brief as reported

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could range from minor misdemeanors related to clearing vegetation around power lines up to “homicide” offenses like “implied-malice murder” and “involuntary manslaughter.”

State Attorney General Xavier Becerra has yet to reach a decision about PG&E’s responsibility for the recent fires and is not taking a position on the issue. Instead, the brief was in response to a request by US District Court Judge William Alsup who asked officials to explain what crimes PG&E might potentially have committed if it were ultimately found responsible for the wildfires.

If charges do materialize it could signal bad news for the utility which has an extended history of falling short regarding regulatory continued on page 16

publicnotices I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Manuela – Escobar Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 11/13/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201815614 p. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SPEED MOTORSPORTS 24306 Fiji Drive Moreno Valley, CA 92551 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Richard – Drouaillet 24306 Fiji Drive Moreno Valley, CA 92551 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2018 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Richard – Drouaillet Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/03/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this

state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original CA on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816382 p. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SO GOOD MAKEUP ACADEMY 9502 Magnolia Ave, Suite 205 Riverside, CA 92503 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Lizette – Goodwin 26381 Casa Encantador Moreno Valley, CA 92555 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Lizette – Goodwin Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/05/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816514 p. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE EYES AWAKENED A SPIRITUAL WELLNESS TEMPLE FOR ALL 26381 Casa Encantador Moreno Valley, CA 92555 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Chad Michael Goodwin 26381 Casa Encantador Moreno Valley, CA 92555 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Chad Michael Goodwin Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/05/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816512 p. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SKYRUNNER TRANSPORT 13085 Shirebourne Rd Moreno Valley, CA 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Julio Cesar Osorio Diaz 13085 Shirebourne Rd Moreno Valley, CA 92553 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Julio Cesar Osorio Diaz Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/10/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another

under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816674 p. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COASTAL PRIDE TOWING 12005 Magnolia Ave Riverside, CA 92503 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 11684 Calle Albara El Cajon , CA 92019 OJ Barka, Inc 11684 Calle Albara El Cajon, CA 92019 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/04/2018 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Frank Edward Barka, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/17/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816905 p. 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019, 1/10/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONTRAPESO 22790 Penasco Circle Nuevo, CA 92567 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Margarita – Carrillo 22790 Penasco Circle Nuevo, CA 92567 Aziel Narcizo Carrillo 1502 Cheshire Dr Perris, CA 92571 This business is conducted by: Joint venture Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious

business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Margarita Carrillo Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/17/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816893 p. 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019, 1/10/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAC BREEZE 34410 Loi Lane Temecula, CA 92592 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Mayra Lizette Llamas 34410 Loi Lane Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/15/2018 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Mayra Lizette Llamas Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/05/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does

not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816522 p. 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019, 1/10/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WJ AUTO DETAIL F&J STEAM AUTO DETAIL 9523 Birminham Ave Riverside, CA 92509 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 9523 Birminham Ave Riverside, CA 92509 Winston Uriel Jacobo Mercado 9523 Birminham Ave Riverside, CA 92509 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/17/18 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Winston Uriel Jacobo Mercado Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/17/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816882 p. 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019, 1/10/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLACKLINE ENTERPRISES BLACKLINE AUTO RETAIL REMARKETING BLACKLINE AUTO BROKERS 1463 Bishop Pl Riverside, CA 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Dalton Benjamin Gomes Blanco

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standards in relation to other wildfires in recent years.

For example, last year it was determined the company had caused 17 fires, some of them were possibly triggered by branches or trees touching power lines.

In addition, the company is still on probation after being found guilty on several charges related to a 2010 PG&E pipeline explosion in San Bruno that killed eight people and injured more than 50 others. In addition to probation, the company was fined $1.6 billion by the Public Utility Commission for unsafe operation of its gas transmission system.

Also, in 2017, PG&E was sentenced to an additional five years’ probation and fined another $3 million when it was found guilty of violating the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act. And of course, many inland area residents recall PG&E’s role in the infamous Chromium-6 disaster in the community of Hinkley. Chromium-6 is recognized as a human carcinogen when inhaled—chronic inhalation of chromium-6 has been shown to increase the risk of lung cancer and may damage the small capillaries in kidneys and intestines. There are also concerns about the impact of Chromium-6 in drinking water.

Between 1952 and 1966, PG&E reportedly dumped nearly 370 million gallons of chromium-

tainted wastewater into unlined spreading ponds around the small town of Hinkley in San Bernardino County. Many of the Hinkley’s residents became ill and their cancer plight gained international attention as a result of the 2000 film “Erin Brockovich.”

Erin Brockovich (and Attorney Edward L. Masry) helped those in Hinkley impacted by the disaster win an unprecedented $333 million lawsuit against PG&E in 1996. However, by 2009, the company had failed to contain the tainted water and allowed it to creep onto other properties. This resulted in an additional $3.6 million fine against the company in 2012.

In response to the amicus brief filed by Becerra, PG&E issued a statement which focused on what it described as its most important responsibility—public and workforce safety. “Our focus continues to be on assessing our infrastructure to further enhance safety and helping our customers continue to recover and rebuild,” it read.

In November, Judge Alsup ordered PG&E to define any role it might have played in sparking any recent wildfires. The request is to include PG&E’s assessment of this year’s Camp Fire that claimed at least 85 lives. The origin of the Camp Fire is still being investigated.

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journey to becoming a Pathways College.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the College Futures Foundation, whose funding will help us take bold steps forward for our students, adding support and technology designed to help our students efficiently complete a pathway from college to transfer to career and beyond.” said Samuel Lee, Ed.D., Norco College vice president of Academic Affairs.

This week’s grant was the second time in recent years the College Futures Foundation (Foundation) demonstrated support for Norco College endeavors. In 2016, the Foundation invested in a planning grant at the college to support the development of relatable academic majors, guided pathways, and college to career linkages.

remediation and oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, class action lawsuits, and bank efforts to make refunds to customers.

Through this settlement, Becerra noted, “Wells Fargo will also create a consumer redress review program where consumers who have not been made whole through other restitution programs can seek review of their complaint by a bank escalation team for possible relief.”

The settlement will be documented through the entry of a stipulated judgment, which remains subject to court approval. The stipulated judgement is available for review online at oag. ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/ conformed-stipulated-judgment.pdf.

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agencies that govern Metrolink.

Wiggins is also a member of the Board of the American Public Transportation Association and is the founding president of the Inland Empire Chapter of WTS. She is the recipient of many awards including the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) 2018 Women Who Move the Nation Award.

“Stephanie has held high-level positions at three of the five-member agencies that comprise Metrolink. She is well known as a leader who finds solutions from a regional perspective.

Stephanie is the right person to lead Metrolink now and going forward,” said Metrolink Board Chair Andrew Kotyuk. “Stephanie’s extensive experience in transportation and infrastructure development will be essential as Metrolink brings its service to more people in the coming years,” Kotyuk concluded.

In her new role Wiggins will lead a 261 employee-strong regional commuter railroad that covers 2.8 million train miles per year and 400 million passenger miles per year.

She will also steward the recently launched Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program, a $10 billion plan to improve rail safety and service in time for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Metrolink received a total of $875 million in grants from the state and is moving to secure additional funding for this program.

“I am pleased to accept the unique challenge of leading Metrolink at this important time,” Wiggins said. “Metrolink is a nationallyrecognized leader in safety with the installation of Positive Train Control and I will continue the commitment to safety. As a mobility provider that reduces congestion and air pollution in the Southern California region, I look forward to having a laser focus on enhancing the customer experience for current and future riders.”

According to Metrolink officials, Interim coChief Executive Officers Don Del Rio and Ronnie Campbell will remain as General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer respectively.

Wiggins replaces Art Leahy who announced his retirement on Oct. 12 after 48 years in transportation.

publicnotices 1463 Bishop Pl Riverside, CA 92506 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Dalton Benjamin Gomes Blanco Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/12/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816751 p. 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019, 1/10/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IRECOVER PALM SPRINGS IRECOVER ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTERS SERENITY PALMS 68778 E. Palm Canyon Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Irecover Treatment Centers Inc 68778 E. Palm Canyon Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/1/2013 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. John Michael Kroll, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 11/29/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the

office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816239 p. 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019, 1/10/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TACOS EL GORDOS 15611 Pine Ave Fontana, CA 92335 SAN BERNARDINO Julio Cesar Alejandro Martin Del Campo Gonzalez 15611 Pine Ave Fontana, CA 92335 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/03/2018 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Julio Cesar Alejandro Martin Del Campo Gonzalez Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/10/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816687 p. 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019, 1/10/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MED BOARD VISUALS 41935 Vardon Drive

Temecula, CA 92591 RIVERSIDE COUNTY ARH. PC 41935 Vardon Drive Temecula, CA 92591 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Roy W. Holeyfield Jr, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/11/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816718 p. 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019, 1/10/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONSRTUCTION DESIGN SERVICE 9971 52nd St Riverside, CA 92509 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Ruben – Rubio 9971 52nd St Riverside, CA 92509 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Rubin - Rubio Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 11/21/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the

office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201815971 p. 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2019, 1/10/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAGIC GIKARA 1651 Via Galicia St Corona, CA 92881 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Shams Al Rafidain Trading Corporation 1651 Via Galicia St Corona, CA 92881 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Omar Alaaldin Almuzian Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/20/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201817122 p. 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10, /1/17/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AGUILAR CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS

3930 Hunter St Riverside, CA 92509 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Oscar – Aguilar 3930 Hunter St Riverside, CA 92509 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Oscar - Aguilar Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 11/29/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816214 p. 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10, 1/17/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARGO EXPRESS 6354 Lyndsey St Eastvale, CA 92880 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Trade Star 6354 Lyndsey St Eastvale, CA 92880 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Chirag Jain, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/04/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from

the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816441 p. 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10, 1/17/2019 _________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRIDENT LOGISTICS AND CONSULTING 12672 Limonite Ave. Ste 3E #780 Eastvale CA, 92880 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Trident Logistics Group LLC. 12672 Limonite Ave. Ste 3E #780 Eastvale Ca, 92880 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/04/2018 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Chirag Jain, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on 12/04/2018 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk File # R-201816440 p. 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10, 1/17/2019

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Waiting to Exhale Paulette Brown-Hinds, PhD. Reprinted from 2014

This morning I drove by the spot where Tyisha Miller took her last breath, the corner of Central and Brockton in Riverside, an intersection I drive by several times a week. And every time I pass the corner, or stop at the gas station I think of her. I think about that night she sat in her car in medical distress. I think of how her cousins and friends must have felt after they called for medical assistance but within a few minutes of the call - seven to be exact four police officers had shot over 24 bullets into the car with 12 of them reaching their target, 3 of them fatal. And I think about the pain her parents felt and the outrage the community felt in the months and years after the horrific shooting of an innocent teenage girl in the heart of Riverside.

I remember that there were protests immediately after the shooting. National civil rights leaders converged on the city and participated in demonstrations. A diverse community joined in solidarity and instead of holding their collective breath, they “exhaled” yelling for justice. They demonstrated every week for a year. They shut down the 91 freeway and marched on City Hall, making demands of their city leaders to insure that there was never another incident like the Miller shooting in their city.

We are quickly approaching the anniversary of Tyisha’s death on December 28, and a new wave of high profile use of force cases involving the police and citizens of African-American descent have sparked massive protests in cities across the nation with a message to our government that all lives matter, even those of young Black men and women. There must be accountability and as US Attorney General Eric Holder said in a recent Justice Department report on the Cleveland Police Department, “there needs to be genuine collaboration between police and the citizens they serve.”

That report, released on December 4th, found that Cleveland police officers routinely used unjustifiable force against not only suspects, but victims of crimes. And that structural and systemic deficiencies and practices, insufficient accountability, inadequate training, ineffective policies, and inadequate engagement with the community have contributed to the use of unreasonable force. Much like the City of Riverside after the Miller shooting, the Department of Justice

and the city have announced plans to develop a court-enforceable agreement that would impose an independent monitor on the Cleveland Division of Police.

But unlike other cities, after the Miller shooting in Riverside citizen groups banned together and organized to stop police brutality. After the four officers were placed on administrative leave, and the District Attorney’s office said there was no basis for criminal charges against the officers, they admitted “mistakes were made” but did not find the actions to be criminal, the NAACP, Urban League, and most of the Black faith leaders in the city held community meetings and called for the creation of a civilian review board. The group was told that the Law Enforcement Policy Advisory Committee of the city’s Human Relations Commission was the police accountability mechanism, but at that point they didn’t have the Miller shooting on their agenda.

The Miller family created the Tyisha Miller Steering Committee and the community organizations formed the Riverside Coalition for Police Accountability. The groups led large marches, small weekly marches, and worked closely with state and federal investigators and sent representatives to Washington to discuss the Miller case with the Department Of Justice.

The group brought experts to Riverside to help draft the template for the Community Review Board. They educated like-minded appointees of the city’s official Use of Force Panel and because of their persistence they indirectly influenced the final report which included ten recommendations, including calling for police accountability. The panel, which remained active to monitor the city’s progress, stressed the need for community trust and the Coalition continued a community education

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campaign.

It’s unfortunate that cities across our nation are not learning from the egregious errors and incidents of the past. While the relationship between the police and the Black community in Riverside is not perfect, it is better. The current Riverside Police Chief Sergio Diaz is accessible, community-minded, and he respects the constituency he serves.

The Riverside Coalition for Police Accountability includes numerous organizations: The Group, The Riverside NAACP, Latino Network, Green Party, Riverside County, Inland Valley of the Society of Friends, Democratic Party Central Committee, Jeffery Owens Community Center, and the Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside’s Social Action Committee. And while the RCPA continues to recognize law enforcement officers and community members for promoting police accountability annually, its lasting legacy is the Community Police Review Commission, which reviews and investigates complaints, makes policy and procedure recommendations to the police department and City Council and acts as a bridge between the community and the police.

Perhaps the cities across this country experiencing the same pain and anger can learn from the citizens of Riverside - organize, become educated, and demand accountability.

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