VOICE Issue March 31, 2022

Inland Southern California’s News Weekly

March 31, 2022 Volume 49 | Issue 37 theievoice.com

Evictions Loom Even as Thousands of Rent and Mortgage Relief Applications Remain in Process

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Inside: What We Know About the New Omicron Subvariant Ba.2

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As the Eviction Moratorium Expires…Can Those Behind on Rent Avoid Homelessness?

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or many inland residents still struggling to catch up on COVID-19 related past due rents it must feel like a doomsday clock is ticking away the hours until April 1st when the restraints that held landlords and mortgage holders in check and staved off evictions for many during the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, will be loosened.

The impact could be staggering. Statewide, the number of those behind on rent or mortgage payments is both astounding and cautionary— nearly three quarters of a million Californians continue to owe billions in back rent. The pressing question is, how many of these people will be forced into homelessness?

Even before the pandemic California faced a growing homeless crisis, a housing shortage and a renting population burdened by rental rates that far outpaced median incomes.

A 2019 report released by Congressman Mark Takano (D-Riverside) noted, “27.3 percent of all renter-occupied households in the city of Riverside were spending more than 50 percent

of their income on rent.”

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines those who pay more than 50 percent of their annual income as rent burdened and those who pay more than half on rent as “severely rent burdened.”

In 2020, San Bernardino County’s Affordable Housing Needs report showed 79% of extremely low-income households paid more than half of their income on housing.

The same year, a survey by the Othering & Belonging Institute at U.C. Berkeley of more than 1,500 San Bernardino and Riverside County residents found that 60 percent of renters “worried that they won’t be able to make the next month’s rent,” and 39 percent were extremely or moderately concerned that they will have to move out of their homes for reasons outside their control.”

Now, as “the guards at the gate” who have been a bulwark against evictions are being reassigned, the other COVID-19 inspired rent/ continued on page 18

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On the 2nd Anniversary of the COVID-19 Shutdown:

Black Female Entrepreneur Nina RoZá Shares How “Chance met Opportunity” Breanna Reeves | Staff

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wo years ago, on March 19, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay at home order across California, mandating residents to stay in their homes and for non-essential businesses to close. Newsom issued the executive order as COVID-19 cases began to rapidly increase in the state, making California the first state to establish a stay at home order.

“To protect public health, I as State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health order all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors,” the order stated.

Residents and business owners felt the impact of the order almost immediately as businesses shuttered and Californians grappled with working from home, distance learning and a rapidly spreading virus.

According to a Yelp Economic Average Report from September 2020, California was one of three states with the highest rate of total and permanent business closures (along with Hawaii and Nevada). The report noted that California experienced more than 19,000 permanent closures and roughly 20,000 temporary closures which contributed to high unemployment rates in the state.

Before the pandemic, in September 2019, the California Employment Development Department cited the unemployment rate as 3.9%. In September 2020, the unemployment rate rose to 11%.

A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of how businesses operated throughout the pandemic found that between July 2020 to September 2020, 48% of establishments in arts, entertainment and recreation, employing 1.6 million workers, experienced a governmentmandated closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, the highest rate of governmentmandated closures of any industry.

Formerly known as Maverick’s Flat, the historic music venue located on Crenshaw is now the Nina RoZá venue, owned by Nina RoZá (Image courtesy of Nina RoZá).

Black business owners, as well as other How one Black female entrepreneur business owners of color, were persevered severely impacted by the pandemic.

Nina RoZá has been an The National Bureau of Economic entrepreneur since she was about 20 Research published a working years old when she opened her own paper on the impact on COVID-19 clothing store, Diamonds and Pearls. on small business owners. It found Since then, RoZá has pursued many that over the two-month “crucial” business ventures including owning period during the beginning of the a film company, restaurants, clothing pandemic, (February to April 2020) line and catering trucks. Recently, she Black business owners dropped became the new owner of the historic by 41%, Latino business owners and cultural monument Maverick’s Nina RoZá decreased by 32% and Asian business Flat on Crenshaw. owners by 26%, compared to 17% for white Previously a music venue that debuted iconic business owners.

Black artists like Marvin Gaye, Maverick’s Despite these losses, a lot of Black-owned Flat was founded by John Daniels and opened businesses grew during the pandemic. From in 1966. The music venue became known for event planning to flea markets to catering fostering culture, arts and music within the services, Black entrepreneurs launched continued on page 8 businesses despite a precarious economy.

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What We Know About the New Omicron Subvariant Ba.2

Breanna Reeves | Staff

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s COVID-19 cases increase in the United Kingdom due to the rapid spread of a new Omicron subvariant, BA.2, health officials and researchers are monitoring the subvariant cases in the U.S. According to the World Health Organization, one of the key differences between BA.2 and Omicron (BA.1) is that BA.2 appears to be more transmissible than BA.1, as noted by initial studies.

Over the last week, from March 13 through March 19, the subvariant accounted for approximately 34% of U.S. COVID-19 cases, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The subvariant was detected in California earlier in the year, however, does not yet appear to be a cause for major concern. The state continues to report increasing vaccination rates, currently at 74% statewide and low hospitalization rates.

While local public health departments keep an eye out for updated guidelines regarding the new variant, health officials continue to encourage the public to be vigilant. “[San Bernardino County] hasn’t received notable guidance on the new variant from the State or CDC yet, but when we do we will share

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that information with the public. In the meantime, the County is advising everyone to observe the existing general guidance – getting tested if exposed or experiencing symptoms, and isolating appropriately if testing positive,” said San Bernardino County Public Information Officer David Wert in an email.

Dr. Shunling Tsang, deputy public health officer at Riverside University Health System-Public Health, discussed what the public should know about the subvariant and the best way to protect themselves against COVID-19.

Q: What is the difference between this new COVID-19 variant and the existing Omicron?

Dr. Tsang: If you think about it, it’s related to the Omicron BA.1 variant.

It’s essentially similar in that it’s Omicron, but it differs a little bit in its genetic sequence. So, it is distinctly different from BA.1, which is the one that was the dominant strain that caused the surge this winter. continued on page 13

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classifieds&publicnotices PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) of San Bernardino County, acting by and through its Governing Board is seeking to PREQUALIFY contractors who hold a California B contractor’s license, and are DIR registered that are interested in providing construction services for the new Performing Arts Center at Crafton Hills College (RFQ#CC02-3635.01).

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All addenda will be posted on the same website, and proposers are solely responsible for obtaining any and all original documents and submitting their prequalification documents according to the specifications within the RFQ document, including all addenda. Contractor questions for clarification or interpretation regarding the Pre-Qualification Documents for this project shall be submitted in writing via PlanetBids, no later than, May 3, 2022, by 2:00PM Pacific Time.

PREQUALIFICATION SUBMISSION’s will be in an electronic format ONLY in one single pdf file via PlanetBids by no later than May 10, 2022 at 2:00pm Pacific Time. Invitations to Bid the project will only be issued to prequalified firms. See RFQ for further details.

3/31/22 CNS-3570587# p. 3/31/2022 _________________________________ NAME CHANGE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO 2200591 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: KRYSTLE LYNN YOUNG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: KRYSTLE LYNN YOUNG to.

KRYSTLE LYNN BUSH YOUNG. 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 petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Date: 4/13/2022 Time: 8 am Dept: C2.

To appear by telephone dial (213) 3063065 or (844) 621-3956 (toll free) when prompted enter: Meeting Number 287806-509# Access code: # (no number after the #) Please mute your phone until your case is called and it is your turn to speak. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 505 S. BUENA VISTA, ROOM 201, CORONA, CA 92882, CORONA COURTHOUSE. 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: Feb 24, 2022 Christopher B. Harmon, Judge of the Superior Court P. 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2022 _________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO2200019 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: ROBYN Y’VONNE-SIMONE CARROLL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. CHRISTIAN CARTER ALLEN to.

CHRISTIAN CARTER CARROLL, b.

TRISTAN COLE ALLEN to. TRISTAN COLE CARROLL. c. AUTUMN REIGN ALLEN to. AUTUMN REIGN CARROLL. 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 petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed the Court may grant the petition without a hearing. The address of the Court is : SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 505 S. BUENA VISTA RM 201, CORONA, CA , CORONA COURTHOUSE. Date: 4/13/2022 Time: 8:00AM Dept: C2.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: To appear by telephone dial (213) 3063065 or (844) 621-3956 (toll free) when prompted enter: Meeting Number 287006-060 # Access code: # (no number after the #) Please mute your phone until your case is called and it is your turn to speak. 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: 3/2/2022 Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court p. 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31/2022 _________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVMV 2200566 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: SYIVA JANICE PURNELL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: SYLVIA JANEISE WILLIAMS. The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes 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 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: 5/3/2022 Time: 8am Dept: MV2 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, MORENO VALLEY BRANCH, 13800 Heacock Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. 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: Feb, 25, 2022 Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court p. 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31/2022 _________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVMV 2200621 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: CHELMICHA LEE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. CLEMIT MAURICE LOCKHART to. CLEMIT LAVANTA CROOKS. b. JEZIRAE MARCHEL LOCKHART to. JEZIRAE MARCHEL LOCKHART-CROOKS. c. LYRIC DEE AUTUMN LEE to. LYRIC DEE AUTUMN LEE CROOKS. 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 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: 5/10/2022 Time: 8am Dept: MV2 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, MORENO VALLEY BRANCH, 13800 Heacock Street D201 Moreno Valley, CA 92553. 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: Mar 2, 2022 Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court p. 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31/2022 _________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO 2200576 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: TAMI WANNETTE GREEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: TAMI WANNETTE GREEN to.

HAPPY-PROSPERITY-IZZAH: IZZM. 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 petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Date: 4/13/2022 Time: 8 am Dept: C2.

To appear by telephone dial (213) 3063065 or (844) 621-3956 (toll free) when prompted enter: Meeting Number 287806-509 # Access code: # (no number after the #) Please mute your phone until your case is called and it is your turn to speak. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 505 S. BUENA VISTA, ROOM 201, CORONA, CA 92882, CORONA COURTHOUSE. 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: Feb, 23, 2022 Christopher B. Harmon, Judge of the Superior Court p. 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31/2022 _________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO 2200949 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: JESSICA MANUELA DE HARO and LUIS ERNESTO VAZQUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ERNESTO GABINO VAZQUEZ to. GABINO ERNESTO VAZQUEZ DE HARO b. KATALINA VAZQUEZ to.

KATALINA VAZQUEZ DE HARO. 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

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is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why 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: 4/27/2022 Time: 8am Dept: C2 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, CORONA COURTHOUSE 505 S BUENA VISTA, ROOM 201, CORONA, CA 92882 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: Mar 10, 2022 Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court p. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2022 _________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO 2200759 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: RAUL RAMIRO TREJO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: RAUL RAMIRO TREJO to. RAUL FALCON TREJO. 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 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: 4/27/2022 Time: 8AM Dept: C2 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, CORONA COURTHOUSE 505 S BUENA VISTA, ROOM 201, CORONA, CA 92882 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: Mar 02, 2022 Christopher B. Harmon, Judge of the Superior Court p. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2022 _________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVMV2200834 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: ALONDRA ZUAZO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ALONDRA ZUAZO to. ALONDRA GONZALEZ. 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 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: 5/24/2022 Time: 8AM Dept: MV2 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 13800 HEACOCK ST, BLDG. D, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553.

MORENO VALLEY COURTHOUSE. 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: Mar 24, 2022 Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court p. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2022 _________________________________ PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TREVINO, STEPHANIE, Case Number PRRI2200424 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: TREVINO, STEPHANIE. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by JAMES W. VANDERHOOF in the Superior Court of California, County of: RIVERSIDE. The Petition for Probate requests that JAMES W. VANDERHOOF 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: 04/29/2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. DEPT 8, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 4150 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.

Attorney for Petitioner: Ryan C. Carrigan, Magnolia Law Group PC, 6800 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 p. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2022 _________________________________ NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MCKNIGHT, LONITA KAY Case Number PRRI2200427 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MCKNIGHT, LONITA KAY. A Petition for Probate has been filed by SHELLY MCKNIGHT in the Superior Court of California, County of: RIVERSIDE. The Petition for Probate requests that SHELLY MCKNIGHT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 04/29/2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. DEPT 8, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 4150 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Law Office of Ryan C. Carrigan, 6800 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 p. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2022 _________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following persons) is (are) doing business as: ALIVE SOBER LIVING 31052 Wellington Cir Temecula, CA 92591 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 27636 Ynez Road, Ste L7-219 Temecula, CA 92591 Alive Recovery, Inc 27636 Ynez Road, Ste L7-219 Temecula, CA 92591 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2022 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. Lynne Dejong, CEO 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/09/2022 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

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Advocates Shine Light on Earning Gap for Black Women

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n Equal Pay Day, First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom addressed the gender and race wage gap in the U.S. and the state.

“In [California], we have some of the strongest pay laws in the nation, but women still earn just $.86 on the dollar and that number plummets for women of color,” said Newsom.

Equal Pay Day was March 15.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) estimates that women in the U.S. earn 83 cents to every dollar that men earn.

That gap gets wider for women of color, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

According to the AAUW, Black women earned 58 cents for every dollar White men made in 2019.

In 2019, the AAUW estimated that Black women, on average, were paid about 63% of what white men were paid.

To throw light on the specificity of this discrepancy, AAUW designates Sept. 21 as Black Women Equal Pay Day. “While sexism and racism are distinct forms of discrimination that manifest differently, their effects are compounded when a person experiences both at the same time. Intersectional discrimination perpetuates the racial and gender wealth gaps, limits Black women’s access to educational opportunities, and impedes their career advancement,” it reads on the AAUW's website.

Last week, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced plans to

implement measures to combat the gender and racial wage gap last Tuesday.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women earn less than men on average in nearly 350 different occupations.

Department of Labor Chief Economist Janelle Jones wrote that educated Black and Brown women are representative of this estimate.

“Black and Latina women with only a bachelor’s degree have the largest gap at 65%, and Black women with advanced degrees earn 70% of what white men with advanced degrees earn,” stated Jones.

"This is a big problem, but we actually know how to fix it," said Wendy Chun-Hoon, director of the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor. continued on page 17

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community.

As the new owner of the iconic venue, RoZá had a lot of plans for the venue which involved renovating the space and rebranding.

Renovating the venue proved to be difficult during the pandemic with delays and restrictions placed on certain industries like construction.

“During the pandemic, it was rough [and] everything was shut down. I didn’t know, really, how I was going to do it,” RoZá explained.

Throughout the renovation process, RoZá said she had faith and had to trust the process despite the obstacles she faced.

Despite the difficulties associated with renovating a new business during the state-wide lockdown, RoZá explained that “chance met opportunity.” Part of her vision was to make the space feel more upscale, as well as changing the use of the space from a music venue to a multipurpose venue used for hosting events, music shoots and parties.

As a south central Los Angeles native, RoZá grew up being told that she was someone who wasn’t going to amount to anything. She decided to bring luxury to the Leimert Park venue and hopes the space will be somewhere local talent can use for performing.

“God has something different planned for me. So, my thing is to be able to show the same little girls and boys where I come from [that] if I can do it, they can do it,” RoZá said.

Businesses owned by Black Entrepreneurs Grew Despite COVID-19 Challenges While underrepresented small business owners were greatly impacted by the pandemic, these owners managed to grow as the pandemic continued. Robert Fairlie, a University of California at Santa Cruz economist and author of a working paper, continued to analyze data on active businesses through the third quarter of 2021.

According to Fairlie’s analysis, the data indicated a 33% increase in Black male business owners from the first quarter of 2020 to the third quarter of 2021, the highest percentage change among all demographics. Black female active business owners made up the second highest

(Image courtesy of California Governor via Facebook)

percentage at 22%.

With California recently relaxing the last of COVID-19 restrictions such as indoor mask mandates with a few exceptions (public transit, hospitals and congregate living settings), the state is on a path of returning to a prepandemic way of life.

While the pandemic completely altered every aspect of society, it also became the catalyst for positive changes. The White House published the results of a limited survey of small The Nina RoZá venue is two stories and has a capacity of 400 people (Image courtesy of Nina RoZá). business owners and noted, “Americans are applying to start new businesses is doing, she has the talent and the dedication to at a record rate, up about 30 percent compared achieve her goals. to before the pandemic.”

“Whatever you put your mind to, you can do.

RoZá offered some advice for rising ” RoZá insisted. “Just because you may not have entrepreneurs, explaining that while she may a degree in this and you don’t have experience in not have an official degree behind the work she this doesn’t mean that you can’t do it.”

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Legislators, Activists at Odds Over Best Relief Option to Offset Pressures of Rising Gas Prices

(Illustration by Chris Allen, Creative Director)

McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media londy B. is an Uber driver and budding social media content creator shut down the car, and wait for the next call.” in West Los Angeles. When he first started seeing the high cost of Uber and Lyft are both tacking on a surcharge of 55-cents per ride paid gas posted on service station pylon signs in his to drivers to offset the high costs of gas. neighborhood, he says his frustration was met Santa Monica resident Clint Thompson, with a sense of disbelief at how fast prices were an avid cyclist, has spent more time walking and shooting up. riding his bicycle than driving this month. He says “I was like, ‘Yo, what the …,” said the 31-yearthe cost to fill his car’s tank is $120. old, adding an expletive for emphasis. “It has been “It’s horrible,” he told California Black mind-blowing,” he said.

Media.

Blondy B. says it used to take $75 to fill his Like Blondy B. and Thompson, millions of SUV’s tank. Now, it costs nearly $110. drivers across the Golden State and around the He says dollars he was stacking to pursue his U.S. are feeling the pain of record high prices at California Dream are now being poured into his the gas pump. According to AAA, the average cost gas tank. of regular gas per gallon in California was 5.847 on The average cost of a gallon of gas in the Golden Uber and Lyft are both tacking on a surcharge of 55-cents per ride paid to Sunday. The national average for regular gas was drivers to offset the high costs of gas. (source: co-worker.org).

State has increased over $1 during the last month, $4.30 per gallon. according to the American Automobile Association On March 18, Democrats in the California Senate (AAA). and Assembly presented a plan to provide $200 payments to each “Sometimes with Uber, you wait five, 15, or even 30 minutes to get a taxpayer in the state and their dependents. Under the plan, the state will ride,” he said. “Now, whenever I’m done with a ride, I park right there, continued on page 14

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by Governor Gavin Newsom, California is working to restore a sense of normalcy as COVID-19 restrictions become recommendations instead of requirements. As masking requirements expire, Californians are returning to a pre-pandemic way of life in some ways, including returning to a housing crisis.

Landlords will be allowed to evict tenants who fail to pay rent by April. Despite the now expired eviction moratorium and current emergency rental relief programs, thousands of tenants may be houseless by the end of the month.

According to a new analysis of housing in California, the National Equity Atlas found that at the beginning of February 2022, 740,000 renter households in California owed their landlords more than $3 billion in back rent.

A large portion of those renters are identified as low- Many Californians had trouble uploading the rental a income households (source: actionnetwork.org) who experienced job and income loss during the pandemic.

Thousands of renters and homeowners were unable to pay their rent and mortgages during the pandemic, resulting in California residents owing millions of dollars in back rent and facing eviction.

During the pandemic, the governor enacted eviction protections and the state received $5.2 billion from the federal government to help those behind on rent and mortgage payments as well as keep landlords paid.

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available until March 31 if they are able to submit a rental relief application. Applicants have reported difficulties completing the complicated applications and many of those who have submitted applications have expressed waiting for long periods of time to receive rental relief funds.

During the media briefing hosted by Ethnic Media Services (EMS), Eric Johnson, Information Officer, Marketing and Communications Division at the California Housing Finance Agency, explained that one of the difficulties in applying for rental assistance is due to language barriers.

“The majority of people who are rent-burdened in California — that means they pay more than 50% of their income toward rent — the majority that suffer the rent burden do not speak English as a first language,” Johnson explained.

“About 36% speak Spanish at home, another 4% speak Chinese at home and 12% of people speak another assistance application and submitting it on her own. language.”

These renters who do not speak English as a first language face barriers to receiving and understanding announcements regarding the availability of rental assistance. Other tenants have trouble navigating the application process due to its complexity.

Tenant’s Together, a statewide renters’ rights organization, surveyed 58 organizations in 27 counties representing 88% of California tenants to understand how problems with the state’s rental assistance application is impacting residents. According to the results, 90% of respondents had difficulty accessing

the online application and 82% had difficulty getting information and pending applications.

Housing counselors are available to help residents Toni Stovall, a resident who lives in Rialto, explained that she heard about rental assistance and decided to apply because she was behind on rent. Completing the application was difficult for Stovall, who had trouble uploading the application and submitting it on her own.

“I finally found myself getting a little frustrated, and I contacted Karen Wiggins over at Inland Empire Resource Center,” Stovall said.

“I explained to her my situation and told her I really needed help with the rental assistance program application, because at that point, my rent was significantly behind.”

According to the National Equity Atlas, in California, about 50% of rental assistance applications are currently under review as of March 23rd, with 20% of cases marked as paid and 5% pending payment following a submitted and approved application. In San Bernardino County, 71% of rental applications are currently under review. The dashboard was unable to provide data for Riverside County which local rental assistance programs.

Housing counselors encourage those applying for assistance to seek help from certified U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing counselors who can walk them through the application process.

“With the program, I do want to say you have to have patience. As long as you get your application in and submit everything that you need to, I promise they will take care of you over there at (Inland Empire Resource Center) because they don’t let you drop the ball,” Stovall explained.

Linda Jackson, executive director of the Inland Empire Resource Center, emphasized that the rental relief is not just for tenants,

In March 2020 CA Governor Gavin Newsom took Executive Action to Establish a Statewide Moratorium on Evictions. With the moratorium now expired, thousands are at risk of being evicted beginning in April. (source: gov.ca.gov)

but also for landlords. She explained that counselors can help applicants through every step of the application process and confirm that their applications contain all necessary documentation which should ensure approval for rental assistance. Landlords should be aware that they’re tenants are seeking rental assistance in order to receive payment for rent.

“I know we don’t have a lot of time, but we still have time to get [tenants and landlords] in the queue,” Jackson said. She encouraged anyone who needs help with their rental assistance application to complete this client intake form to receive some guidance.

Along with renters and landlords, homeowners who are behind on mortgage payments also have assistance options through California’s Housing is Key program. Homeowners who need help with back payments as a result of pandemicrelated hardships can apply for a grant through the California Homeowners Relief Program.

Eligible applicants must meet all of the following criteria: • Household income at or below 100% of their county’s Area Median Income; • Missed at least two mortgage payments prior to December 27, 2021; continued on page 18

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ost people attending a recent community meeting on reparations in the Bay Area had never heard of Russell City, an unincorporated majority Black community in Northern California that local authorities bulldozed in the 1960s, causing the displacement of most of its Black residents.

Many of Russell City’s African American residents had relocated to the Northern California town, located in present-day Hayward, to escape segregation and sharecropping in the South.

Russell City Marian Johnson and Michael Johnson, sister and brother, testified at the meeting co-hosted by the Coalition for A Just and Equitable California (CJEC) with the support of the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans. Both their grandparents and great-grandparents lived in Russell city.

CJEC is a statewide coalition of organizations, fighting for reparations for the descendants of enslaved Black Americans.

The Johnsons explained to the audience what Russell City meant to them and why they are supporting the push for reparations in California.

“Russell City had a population of 1,400 people and 400 homes. It was a ‘redlined community,’ and all the properties were taken by eminent domain,” Marian Johnson said. “In California, a lot of this happened and a lot of people did not know it happened. It’s a secret. Now, it’s coming to light.”

Task Force member Don Tamaki attended the meeting. He said the information shared during the discussion is pertinent to correcting the injustices that prevented Black families from building generational wealth.

“What you are describing is what happened to the Fillmore District, the ‘Harlem of the West,’ in the 1950s, where 20,000 were actually displaced and almost 900 Black businesses were destroyed because of eminent domain,” Tamaki told California Black Media, referring to the historic majority Black San Francisco

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neighborhood known as the Golden City’s foremost Black cultural and political hub.

Russell City started as a farming community in 1853. It was founded by a Danish immigrant who provided sanctuary to African Americans before and after the Civil War. As the community grew, it became independent, and “culturally vibrant,” Michael Johnson said. By the 1950s, though, Hayward leaders considered Russell City a “blight” to the surrounding area and sought to rebuild it as an industrial park.

On Jan. 8, 1963, Alameda County and Hayward officials began hearings to discuss the forced removal of Russell City residents.

Soon after, authorities wiped out the entire community with bulldozers, and rezoned the land for industrial use.

Michael Johnson said one of his grandparents moved to Russell City because urban renewal pushed them out of the Fillmore District in San Francisco.

“Ultimately, they moved those Africans, indigenous, and people of color into Russell City because they couldn’t buy homes in Hayward

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or Oakland. Then, they determined it was a blighted area and forced them out,” said Michael Johnson.

Bruce’s Beach Since the reparations task force started holding meetings in June 2021, numerous accounts of private and state-backed land grabs targeting African Americans have surfaced.

Some of the property was taken from Black landowners through eminent domain in the name of “urban renewal” projects. Others were stolen through fraud, intimidation and violence.

Last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to return Manhattan Beach property to descendants of the Bruce family who owned a beachfront resort in Los Angeles County before it was forcefully taken from them in the early 1920s.

Chris Lodgson, a member of CJEC, said he is asking other Black Californians like the Johnsons to come forward with their stories.

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Omicron Ba.2, continued from page 5

Q: Can we expect to see an increase in the new variant in the coming weeks or months as we no longer have strict masking guidelines?

Dr. Tsang: So, we’re seeing that a little bit under half of all the cases that are being sequenced is actually the BA.2 variant (in California). In the United States, as you said, we are seeing more of a BA.2 variant, although the BA.1 variant is still the dominant strain. But in the United States, we’re at about 34.9%, showing the Omicron BA.2 variant and this is just from the CDC. And the BA.1 variant is about 57.3% (of cases). In California, what we’re showing is that about 41.3% (are) BA.2 variants.

with COVID.

Dr. Shunling Tsang, deputy public health officer at Riverside University Health System-Public Health. (source: ruhealth. org)

Q: And for the county, is Riverside also seeing any of those cases?

Dr. Tsang: When we get down to the county level, it gets a little bit harder because the the number of samples that are being sequenced is at a much smaller number, but we would assume that we would reflect what the state is seeing because we’ve been tracking fairly closely with how the state is seeing the trends overall.

Q: Can we expect to see a surge of BA.2 cases anytime soon?

Dr. Tsang: What we’re seeing so far (and) this is from the World Health Organization — they’ve been taking a look to see if people have been infected in the past with Omicron, the initial variants of the BA.1, whether or not they’re at high risk of reinfection of BA.2. So, we are seeing the infection occurring, however, initial data, at least from the population level, suggests that infection with BA.1 provides strong protection against reinfection from BA.2, at least from the limited data that we’re seeing. That doesn’t mean that you’re completely protected, though, because we do know that you can get reinfected

We still recommend that you wear your mask if you’re in an indoor setting with people you don’t know or in public spaces, and we recommend you get vaccinated because vaccines are still the best protection against COVID. So again, if you have not been vaccinated, we highly recommend that you get vaccinated, if you haven’t been boosted we highly recommend you get boosted.

Q: At this time, will a fourth shot, another booster shot, be necessary?

Dr. Tsang: Studies are taking a look at that right now. We’re going to wait and see what the data shows. I think what we’re seeing is that the initial vaccinations and boosters still continue to provide a high level of protection against serious complications of COVID which includes hospitalizations and deaths. We know that vaccines really work well in their current state against that serious infection where you have to be hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit.

Q: What resources are available in the county, aside from those boosters?

Can you talk about the availability of treatments in the county?

Dr. Tsang: There are now treatment options for COVID, where you don’t have to be in the hospital, which is fantastic. It’s really amazing how we’ve been able to utilize technology around this. On the web page (Riverside University Public Health System) itself, it gives you links to how you can seek out treatments. So, if you are at high risk for infection because you’ve been around someone who’s COVID positive, there is a medication called Evusheld that you can get to help protect you against getting COVID, especially if you’ve had high exposure.

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send out the rebates to households with incomes of up to $250,000 to offset the costs of food, gas and other services families need.

Based on initial estimates, the plan could cost the state $6.8 billion.

“Speaker Rendon and I made a commitment to the people of California that we would find a solution to help people get through the financial hardships imposed by the rising cost of fuel and consumer goods,” said California Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego).

“We’re holding true to that promise and have developed a proposal that would help a vast majority of Californians,” she added.

Before that, on March 14, California Assembly Democrats unanimously voted 40-18 against a proposal their Republican colleagues pushed to suspend California’s 51-cent per gallon gas tax.

“Wow. Every @AsmRepublicans lawmaker voted to take 50 cents off the gallon of gas. Not a single Democrat Assemblymember supported this effort to lower gas prices,” Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) tweeted.

Then, on March 16, Assembly Democrats announced a proposal for a $400 tax rebate that would be sent to every California taxpayer -- whether they drive or own an automobile or not – to offset the high price of gas. The $400 amount is based on an estimate of what the total annual cost would be to cover the .51-cent-pergallon tax for the average driver.

“A rebate is a better approach than suspending the gas tax -- which would severely impact funding for important transportation projects and offers no guarantee that oil companies would pass on the savings to consumers,” said Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach) in a statement.

Rev. Shane Harris, president of the People’s Association of Justice Advocates (PAJA) in San Diego, said the $400 rebate doesn’t help enough.

On March 17, he sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators. In it, Harris proposed what he called the Golden State Gas Stimulus, which asks that $1,200 be given to every Californian who has a registered vehicle and makes up to $75,000 annually. State registered vehicle owners that earn between $75,000 and $95,000 would receive $600, according to

(Top): Rev. Shane Harris, president of the People’s Association of Justice Advocates (PAJA) in San Diego proposed what he calls the Golden State Gas Stimulus, which asks that $1,200 be given to every Californian who has a registered vehicle and makes up to $75,000 annually. (source: sharrisnow.com).(Bottom): “I made a commitment to the people of California that we would find a solution to help people get through the financial hardships imposed by the rising cost of fuel and consumer goods,” said California Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego). (source: speaker.asmdc.org)

Harris’ plan.

“A stimulus is extra money, a rebate is essentially giving me back what I own anyway,” Harris said. “My argument is that we need more resources, not money that is already ours. The $400 just does not meet this moment from my

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perspective.”

Across California, there are 15 refineries supplying gas for transportation to all regions of the state, according to the California Air Resources Board.

On top of that, Californians pay an average of about $1.27 more than the rest of the country per gallon in taxes and fees, including a 51.1 cent excise tax that goes toward road repairs.

Other fees included in that amount are climate program costs and local taxes.

PAJA teamed up with several groups -many who share his view about the Dems’ $400 gas rebate plan -- to hold a gas giveaway at an Arco gas station in San Diego on March 14. The organizations used $15,000 worth of donated funds to put up to $50 of gas in the tanks of over 320 people’s cars.

Harris said drivers told him that without the donated gasoline they would not have been able to meet routine obligations like getting to work or taking their children to school.

“We were trying to meet a critical need for working class and low-income people,” Harris said. “One mother handed me a card and was crying. She didn’t know if she would be able to pay for her medication or gas this week. Her medication was $70. Meeting this need was critical for those most impacted by the prices at the pump.”

A lot of individuals, Harris noted, are terrified of high gas prices, and those telling people to take a bus or trolley or buy an electric car instead of driving their current automobile are in the wrong.

“I don’t know how you tell a low-income person or a working-class person they should buy a $50,000 electric car in the spur of a moment when gas prices are at an all-time high,” Harris said. “It is very elitist to tell working class people to get on the bus when the bus takes three hours to get from one location to the next.”

Blondy B. said California’s leaders need to realize if individuals like him, who have service jobs, are priced out of driving their automobiles the whole state will pay.

“They aren’t going to listen to me,” Blondy B. said of elected officials. “They need to help out. If prices keep going up, people are going to suffer.”

publicnotices 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- 202202934 p. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: PLAZA STRATEGIES, LLC 3233 Arta Pl Riverside, CA 92501 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 3890 Orange St #1201 Riverside, CA 92502 PLAZA STRATEGIES, LLC 3890 Orange St #1201 Riverside, CA 92502 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. Jesse Fidel Melgar, President / CEO 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/09/2022 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- 202202963 p. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: FACADE ENGINEERS 18854 Alderbrook Dr Riverside, CA 92508 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Ketan Kanaiyalal Patel 18854 Alderbrook Dr Riverside, CA 92508 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2022 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. Ketan Kanaiyalal Patel 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/24/2022 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- 202202339 p. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 391 Trevinca Lake Forest, CA 92630 ORANGE COUNTY 23785 El Toro Rd. #502 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Michael Alan Fell 391 Trevinca Lake Forest, CA 92630 Charlene Marie Fell 391 Trevinca Lake Forest, CA 92630 This business is conducted by: Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact hbusiness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/20/2011 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. Charlene Marie Fell 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/03/2022 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- 202202715 p. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: COLORED EYE BULLIES FAMILY 8123 David Way Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Angel Eduardo Guerrero 8123 David Way Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact hbusiness 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. Angel Eduardo Guerrero 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/23/2022 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- 202202301 p. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE OF INNER LIGHT 3066 Miguel St Riverside, California 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 6185 Magnolia Ave Ste.225 Riverside, CA 92506 Lana Rose Citizen 3066 Miguel St Riverside, California 92506 CA This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact hbusiness 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. Lana Rose Citizen 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/25/2022 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- 202202410 p. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7/2022 _________________________________

The following persons) is (are) doing business as: NATURALEECURLEE 4709 Arlington Ave, Apt 36 Riverside, CA 92504 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Alysha Taysha Meyer 4709 Arlington Ave, Apt 36 Riverside, CA 92504 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/28/2020 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. Alysha Taysha Meyer 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/16/2022 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- 202203306 p. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SINGOUT MAJESTIC KINGDOM CONSULTANTS 2218 Candlestick Way Perris, CA 92571 RIVERSIDE COUNTY PO BOX 6562 Laguna Beach, CA 92607 Sandra Marie Kent 2218 Candlestick Way 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. Sandra Marie Kent 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/09/2022 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.

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publicnotices 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- 202202998 p. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: CHARDICRAFT 19960 Winton St Corona, CA 92881 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Cammy Camillia Hardister 19960 Winton St Corona, CA 92881 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. Cammy Camillia Hardister 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/14/2022 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- 202203140 p. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: STORI AESTHETICS 17820 Corte Soledad Moreno Valley, CA 92551 RIVERSIDE COUNTY STORI AESTHETICS 17820 Corte Soledad Moreno Valley, CA 92551 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. Ingrid Marissa Ponce, 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 rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p

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code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/10/2022 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- 202203043 p. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: WOMEN AT THE WELL 12415 Cool Ct Moreno Valley, CA 92557 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Karen Marie Franks 12415 Cool Ct Moreno Valley, CA 92557 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/20/2021 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. Karen Marie Franks 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/11/2022 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- 202203082 p. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/2022 _________________________________ STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. R-201814950 PACIFIC DESERT CLASSIC (PDC) 23120 Yarborough Drive Moreno Valley, CA 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Honor Club The 23120 Yarborough Drive Moreno Valley, California 92553 This business is conducted by: an Unincorporated Association – other than

a Partnership The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 10/29/2018 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 is punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Theron Rodell Jones, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 03/08/2022 Peter Aldana, County, Clerk FILE NO R-201814950 p. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: THE GIFTED TABLE LLC 27342 Honey Scented Moreno Valley, CA 92555 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 27120 Eucalyptus Ave #G-114 Moreno Valley, CA 92555 The Gifted Table LLC 27120 Eucalyptus Ave #G-114 Moreno Valley, CA 92555 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. Mallanie Sandra Harris, CEO 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/21/2022 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- 202203510 p. 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MIAYANAILEDIT 5309 Paloma Rd Riverside, CA 92509 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Samiaya Vera Whitley 5309 Paloma Rd 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. Samiaya Vera Whitley 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/04/2022 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- 202202766 p. 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/2022 _________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: HEALTHY START 9446 Magnolia Ave Riverside, CA 92503 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Maria – Rivera-Ramirez 9446 Magnolia Ave Riverside, CA 92503 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/19/2011 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. Maria Rivera-Ramirez 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 (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/14/2022 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- 202203155 p. 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/2022

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Omicron Ba.2, continued from page 13

Evusheld can help protect those at high risk of COVID-19 complications from getting the virus if they have had high exposure. (source: youtube.com)

for that, because for [Evusheld] you have to have a high risk of complications. If you do have symptoms, and you go and get tested and you test positive for COVID, there are options for treatments as well. We have oral medications now as well as IV or IM, which is intramuscular (like a shot) to help treat patients who are positive with COVID, but not sick enough to come into the hospital yet. So, there’s a lot of treatment options available now.

For COVID-19 treatment options in Riverside County, residents can visit the Riverside University Health System site to learn more about what is available.

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First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom recently addressed the gender and race wage gap in the U.S. and the state. (gov.ca.gov)

The federal investment strategy includes two major aspects of the gender wage gap: salary history and occupational segregation.

The Department of Labor plans to limit the use of prior salary history in the hiring process, which they hope will help to close the gender

“Black and Latina women with only a bachelor’s degree have the largest gap at 65%, and Black women with advanced degrees earn 70% of what white men with advanced degrees earn,” said Department of Labor Chief Economist Janelle Jones. (source: unsplash. com|Christina @ wocintechchat.com)

gap and balance the pay-setting for federal employees.

Additionally, the White House announced that President Biden will sign an executive order focused on the same goals regarding employment decisions by federal contractors.

“By looking at things like salary history, what's really underneath that is the fact that women are concentrated into some of the lowest paying jobs in our economy,” said Chun-Hoon.

The White House's second area of concern is the effect of occupational segregation on women’s economic security.

Occupational segregation, according to Chun-Hoon, is concerned with where women work and how some of those jobs tend to be valued at a lower rate.

“By looking at things like salary history, what's really underneath that is the fact that women are concentrated into some of the lowest paying jobs in our economy,” said Chun-Hoon.

She mentioned that the effect occupational segregation has on gender wage disparities also affects race wage disparities, as is the intersectional nature of earning inequality.

“In 2019, this is even before the impact of the pandemic, Black women faced a $39.3 billion loss, Hispanic women faced a $46.7 billion loss just because of the jobs they were concentrated in,” said Chun-Hoon.

The goal, according to Chun-Hoon, is to make investments in occupations often filled by women -- such as education and health care -- to bridge the gap.

Black Californians from different backgrounds and regions of the state.

The community partners of the Richmond event were Parable of the Sower Intentional Community Cooperative (PSICC), Richmond Progressive Alliance, and the Bay Area Black Alliance for Peace (BAP).

Members of the National Black Liberation Movement Network (NBLMN) and AfroSocialists also attended.

The Richmond testimonies mirrored other accounts that have been shared with the task force. Another Southern California eminent domain case coming to light – and to the attention of the task force -- had been obscured for over six decades.

Silas White and the Belmar Triangle In 1958, Silas White, a Black entrepreneur, had a grand idea to open a recreational venue on Santa Monica Beach called the Ebony Beach Club. White had a vision for entertainment and leisure that would include golf tournaments, talent shows, and fishing trips.

Before White could move ahead with his plans, Santa Monica officials used eminent domain to take his property at 1811 Ocean Avenue. The facility was near a tight-knit community of Black Californians that lived, worked, and attended churches in the Belmar continued on page 18

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• Own a single-family home, condo or permanently affixed manufactured home; and Faced a pandemic-related financial hardship after January 21, 2020 With the deadline to apply for emergency rental assistance quickly approaching on March 31, housing advocates are calling for an extension for eviction protections as applications are still pending and tenants face eviction. The National Equity Access suggested policy changes in order to achieve an equitable recovery, such as “[streamlining] the application and approval process to ensure funds reach tenants in time to prevent eviction.”

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mortgage relief failsafe—federal and state rent relief programs—are slow in processing relief requests.

In other words, applicants who turned to the state/federal government for relief grow anxious as April 1st approaches while they wait for their applications to be processed. Statewide, nearly half of all applications are still in the review phase and those numbers are even worse in parts of the state, like San Bernardino County for example, where nearly 70 percent of the applications remain in process.

Although the process is slow there is still an opportunity for those who need help but have not yet applied, the encouraging news is you have until the end of the month to submit your application through the Inland Empire Resource Center for consideration. There is also relief available for those struggling to pay their mortgages due to COVID-19.

With some landlords chomping at the bit to evict struggling tenants while contemplating

these issues in both Riverside County and San Bernardino County.

In some of the limited reporting on the economic impacts of the 1918 pandemic the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis noted in a 2007 report—not surprisingly—that the 1918 pandemic’s permanent influence was not on the collective of society—but “on the atoms” of human society—the individual. It further noted, ”Society as a whole recovered from the 1918 influenza quickly, but individuals who were affected by the influenza had their lives changed forever.”

As eviction protections come to an end it seems to call for more proactive and aggressive efforts to find alternatives for those who are not exceedingly at risk of homelessness. Experts note that homelessness can contribute to challenges re-gaining stability, getting to work and school and can potentially result in a lifelong impact.

In the wake of the Afghan War, America welcomed and housed more than 65,000

“Homelessness is something that many people witness but very few are willing to talk about. Even in mainstream media, homeless people are either vilified or glorified. But very few tackle how it really is to become homeless.”

- Judy Ponio higher rental rates from possible future tenants; with renters unable to celebrate wage increases because their added income is being gobbled up by inflation and rising gas prices; with far too many inland residents being rent burdened; and with a government even before 2020 struggling to find solutions to a growing housing crisis and worsening homelessness – it seems the pandemic has not moved the state or nation any further toward meaningful and sustainable solutions to this laundry list of dilemmas.

In the coming months I shudder to think of tens of thousands of Californians being forced into tent cities that continue to proliferate in cities across the inland region and elsewhere.

Don’t wait until it is too late to seek guidance regarding the eviction process and your rights as a tenant. The nonprofit organization Tenants Together is available to provide guidance on

Afghans here in the U.S. and this week, we learned the Biden Administration expects to welcome and house at least 100,000 Ukranians fleeing the Russian invasion–I support both efforts despite how Haitian who also sought asylum were rapidly deported by this very same administration.

I also wonder why and how we can pull out all the stops and find the dollars to welcome and support those needing our assistance from other countries but place limits on the support we provide our own citizens when it comes to one of life’s most basic necessities–shelter?

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

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Triangle.

The city of Santa Monica demolished the building in January 1960 after White lost a court battle to keep the property. Subsequently, homes in the vicinity owned by Black people were burned to the ground to build the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

In 2021, Hayward City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution apologizing to African Americans and other people of color for the city’s real estate and banking industries’ “racially disparate impacts and inequities resulting from past City policy and decisionmaking,” the council said in a statement.

“The resolution also cites Hayward’s participation in federally sponsored urban renewal initiatives, which frequently resulted in the mass displacement and dislocation without fair compensation of largely Black households, neighborhoods, and entire communities across the country during the 1960s and 1970s,” the council stated.

The Hayward Community Services Commission has drawn up a list of 10 steps the Bay Area City could develop to address past unfairness and complicity in historical racism and social injustices.

The program would also include working with surviving Russell City to determine appropriate restitution.

Michael Johnson said restitution should be reparations.

“There are a number of things we want. No. 1, we want our land back. We have proof that we own the property,” said Michael Johnson, who grew up in East Oakland. “Secondly, we want all the leases turned over to the rightful owners of that land and the taxes collected over 58 years.

The other form of reparations, that we see fit is maybe not having a tax on the land for the next 50 years.”

Lodgson said more stories like Russell City will emerge as the listening sessions get underway.

“There is so much work to be done. There is no turning back,” Lodgson said.

The Reparations Task Force next two-day meeting will be held March 29 at 8:30 a.m. and March 30 at 9 a.m. You can participate or observe here.

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