IN MY OPINION

OpEd: Big Business, continued from page 8 heart attacks, lung cancer, strokes and other tobacco related diseases.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture

Across this country, tobacco companies are vigorously opposing public health policies that would protect Black Americans from these products, specifically the proposed FDA ban on menthol products. These same companies continue to strategically provide monies to Black institutions to create the illusion of being socially responsible and invested in our wellbeing.

Black institutions must reject funding from or any form of partnership with tobacco and vaping companies and hold them accountable for the harmful effects they’ve had and continue to have on public and mental health, the environment and social justice.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is one of those institutions. They currently list Altria as a member of their Culture’s Corporate Leadership Council. It should be noted that Altria owns a 35 percent stake in JUUL Labs, the e-cigarette company that malevolently popularized e-cigarette usage among America’s youth. We are calling upon the museum to divest their funding portfolio of all tobacco industry contributions moving forward.

The museum undertakes highly commendable work to document African American life, history and culture. However, we must bear in mind that American history is forever interwoven with the enslavement of African people on tobacco plantations. Unfortunately, traces of that exploitation continue to exist to this present day, principally taking the form of marketing menthol cigarettes and flavored little cigars in the Black community.

The museum is not alone, it is only one example, and we are challenging all Black organizations currently accepting funding from the tobacco industry to divest. If current efforts to protect present and future generations are not realized, African Americans will continue to pay the disproportionate price of death and disease for generations to come.

A New Road Forward

In 2021 the AATCLC was joined by the Action on Smoking and Health, the American Medical Association, and the National Medical Association when we sued the FDA to compel them to take menthol off the U.S. market. Imagine our nation’s medical doctors joining with us to sue our own government to take these deadly addictive products off the market.

This August, the FDA is slated to make a final ruling to take all menthol and flavored products off the market. We have a lot of work to do to ensure this happens and a large part of that is having the support of Black institutions.

Black people have been at the head of this fight, and we have made great strides in protecting the next generation from the industry’s emerging tobacco and nicotine products.

In November, California went to the polls continued on page 14

Colton City Council, continued from page 5 about the Ad Hoc committee and access to the information that the committee intended to provide.

“We're lucky that we have these committees that are concerned for our environment. But as a resident, I wasn't a part of it,” said Colton resident Celeste Carlos. Activists said that there were zero community meetings in 2022 about the committee’s developments, so during the council meeting activists and community members alike pushed for more.

“What was the point of spending almost two years on this policy if we're going to leave gaps in the final leg?” asked Andrea Vidaurre, cofounder and policy lead at People’s Collective for Environmental Justice.

Vidaurre, who grew up in the Inland Empire, said that the current Ad Hoc committee’s recommendations leave loose ends.

“This ordinance has yet to figure out the truck routes, one of the largest concerns brought forward. Nor has it analyzed the current and future costs that trucking has on road damages and long term infrastructure costs,” Vidaurre said, adding that there are currently no requirements for local hire, a living wage or career pathways, which pose a future problem for what she sees as an evitable transition to automation in the logistics industry.

“There is expertise in this room that can help support improving continued on page 14

Colton City Council, continued from page 13 this policy. We request that you do not lift the moratorium until May and that you open up the conversation again for community feedback,” she said to the Council.

Colton community member and activist Gem Montes shared her disappointment at the absence of a community benefits agreement, an agreement that the city would develop through conversation with the community to identify their needs.

“We could decide on what we need instead of having somebody dictate to us,” Montes said. “Instead, we received a promise of a public benefits agreement over which we will have zero control when we are the ones that are impacted.”

A community benefits agreement is an agreement that protects and allows the community to benefit from warehouse development by implementing measures such as job placement priority to Colton residents as well as environmental regulations such as EV trucks.

"We asked for a community benefits agreement so we could decide on what we need instead of having somebody dictate to us," Montes said. "We are the ones that are impacted."

Inland Empire environmental activists remarked that the City of Colton essentially halted the development of new warehouses for two years, taking a step in the right direction and differentiating itself from most cities in San Bernardino County. However, many community members said that they share the same problems with oversight from their elected leaders that other communities across the Inland Empire experience in their fight against warehousing.

“I'm really tired of the city waiting until the last minute to open discussion,” Montes said.

Since the decision to triple-extend the moratorium, community activists reached out to Colton’s Planning Department regarding their availability for a community meeting to further discuss the ordinance. The department, however, said that the City completed the formal public review period on the agenda item and is now highly focussed on completing their responses to Housing and Community

Development’s (HCD) comments related to the Housing Element and working on current, active planning projects. They said that if the community had specific questions about the ordinance they could email them and “the City will respond in kind.”

Norman says it will be nearly impossible to make any further changes to policy around warehouse development in Colton at this time, stating there will not be enough time to form a new committee, have it meet and present updated recommendations to the council for feedback, all before the moratorium ends in May. He explained that another moratorium is possible, but a significant amount of time must pass before it can be implemented.

“We can't just keep planning for tomorrow. The impact is going to be so great that we're not going to be able to correct it,” Carlos said.

OpEd: Big Business, continued from page 12 and soundly rejected the tobacco industry’s attempt to undermine Senate Bill 793, making their state the second after Massachusetts to pass legislation to take menthol and all flavored tobacco products off the market. We are working hard to encourage all states to follow suit.

Now is the time to take a stand and be a part of the solution: Stop taking tobacco industry money.

When announcing the investigation, Bonta stressed how “[I]nteraction and cooperation with the community is at the core of law enforcement’s work to provide public safety and create public trust.”

Bianco, on the other hand, claims the accusations are based on “false and misleading statements and straight out lies from activists and others, including their attorneys.” He gives the impression that the investigation is a trumped up inconvenience and he will be vindicated of any wrong doings. Most of us continued on page 19 business and professions code). hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202300682 p. 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/02/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

MAAT WEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUP INC

15030 Mountain View Rd

Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

31333 Neuma Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234

Marr Med Health Solutions Inc

15030 Mountain View Rd Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 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. Ahmses Sara Maat, President

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 1/13/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business 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). hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202300575 p. 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/02/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

KING CLAWS ARCADE RENTALS

11159 Lakecreek Ct Riverside, CA 92505

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

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. Jennifer Cruz Holman

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 1/30/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision

(a) of section 17920, a fictitious business 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 NO. R-202301306 p. 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/02/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

VILLA DEL SOL 41208 Parado Del Sol Drive Temecula, CA 92592 RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Raymond Anis Dagher

26581 Sinforosa Drive Mission Viejo, CA 92691

This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/03/2023

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. Raymond Anis Dagher

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/07/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business 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 NO. R-202301685 p. 2/16, 2/23, 3/02, 3/9/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

SKYELLE JADE 2461 Bunche Place Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Irene Rene Jimenez 2461 Bunche Place Riverside, CA 92507

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. Irene Rene Jimenez

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/02/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business 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 NO. R-202301533 p. 2/16, 2/23, 3/02, 3/9/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

OLAIZGROUP

OLAIZGROUP.COM

387 La Sierra Ave #1006 Riverside, CA 92505

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

4333 Parkwood Ct Apt D Bakersfield, CA 93309

James – Olaiz

4333 Parkwood Ct Apt D Bakersfield, CA 93309

This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1-17-2023

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. James – Olaiz

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 01/31/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business 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 NO. R-202301417 p. 2/16, 2/23, 3/02, 3/9/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

BART INSURANCE SERVICES

7374 Wake Forest Drive Eastvale, CA 92880

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Andre Bartrosouf

7374 Wake Forest Drive Eastvale, CA 92880

This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/2017

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. Andre Bartrosouf

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/08/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business 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 NO. R-202301826 p. 2/16, 2/23, 3/02, 3/9/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

REINO’S AUTO REPAIR

23770 Sunnymead Blvd #A Moreno Valley, CA 92553

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Guadalupe – Reino

23770 Sunnymead Blvd #A

Moreno Valley, CA 92553

Jose Maria Reino

23770 Sunnymead Blvd #A

Moreno Valley, CA 92553

This business is conducted by: Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2014 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. Guadalupe Reino

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/09/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business 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 NO. R-202301898 p. 2/16, 2/23, 3/02, 3/9/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF CORONA

838 Allegre Drive Corona, CA 92879

RIVERSIDE COUNTY Rochel Care LLC

838 Allegre Drive Corona, CA 92879

CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company

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. Lenin Belangonda, Member

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/07/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business 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 NO. R-202301687 p. 2/16, 2/23, 3/02, 3/9/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

MOLLY MAL’S VENDING

14234 Casco Court Moreno Valley, CA 92553

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Jamal Lewis Najiid

14234 Casco Court 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. Jamal Lewis Najiid

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/01/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business 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 NO. R-202301441 p.

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

UNIQUE GRAPHICS

4193 Flat Rock Drive, Suite 254 Riverside, CA 92505

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Daily Connect Freight LLC

4193 Flat Rock Drive, Suite 254 Riverside, CA 92505 CA

This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company

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. Karl Linzie Thomas

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/03/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business 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 NO. R-202301549 p. 2/16, 2/23, 3/02, 3/9/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BAKING ON TOP 25261 Oconto Court Moreno Valley, CA 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Krystal Monique Spear 25261 Oconto Court Moreno Valley, CA 92553

This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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. Krystal Monique Spear

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 01/19/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business 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