VOICE Issue April 9, 2020

Inland Southern California’s News Weekly

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Counting California in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Inside: It’s About Power, Money, and Data - California Lags Behind National Average on Census

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o borrow a cliché, these are literally the “times that try men’s souls.” Today, as people anguish over not being able to hold the hand and comfort dying loved ones, as mother’s fret anxiously over their own fates and the fate of their families and friends, it is sometimes difficult to believe there are still those who plot and act at the expense of others to advance their own agendas. And, all too often—those agendas are focused on taking advantage of whomever is most vulnerable at any given moment. Today, we all are.

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced COVID-19-related crimes doubled in a week and continue to grow by the thousands, resulting in consumers being robbed of more than seven million dollars in less than two weeks.

Some of the scams include illegal robocalls that pitch everything from scam Coronavirus treatments, to work-at-home schemes, online offers for vaccinations and home test kits, online scammers claiming to have in-demand products, like cleaning, household, health and medical supplies, texts and emails about checks from the government, and the list goes on.

To avoid being scammed, the FTC recommends you know who you’re buying from online. Do not respond to texts and emails about checks from the government, and do not click on links from sources you do not know. In addition, watch for

emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or experts saying they have information about the virus.

Finally, it is essential you do your homework before contributing to charities either through the charities or crowdfunding sites. Also, if someone asks for donations in cash, by gift card or by wiring it—DO NOT. If you or someone you know has been scammed in relation to COVID-19 you can go online at ftc. gov/coronavirus and file a consumer complaint.

The philosopher Frances Bacon said, “Opportunity makes a thief.” During times like these where the majority of people in the world are taking an opportunity to reach out in love, it is saddening to recognize and accept there are still those, who regardless of the circumstances, think only of themselves and their wallets with little regard for their fellow man.

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

For the most up-to-date information about the Coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

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CDC Officials Advise, “Wear a Mask” Washington, D.C. – As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), virologists and others continue to study the spread of COVID-19 in the United States. Research has shown there is a significant number of individuals who have the virus but are “asymptomatic;” and, even those who eventually develop COVID-19 (pre-symptomatic), can spread the virus before they become ill. In both instances these individuals can spread the virus when they speak, cough, or sneeze. As a result, the CDC now recommends that people wear a mask or cloth face covering when in public to protect others in case you may be asymptomatic and not know it or to protect yourself if the situation is reversed. This, in addition to social distancing, will hopefully curb the spread of this deadly virus.

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Third COVID-19 Test Site Opens in Riverside County

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n Tuesday, March 31, 2020, health officials in Riverside County announced the opening of a third COVID-19 test site at the Harvest Christian Fellowship Church in Riverside.

The site which opened Wednesday, April 1st , will remain in operation for the foreseeable future. However, those who want to be tested must call (800) 945-6171 in advance for an appointment. Like with other test sites around the region, those wishing to get tested must have symptoms-drive-ups without appointments cannot be accommodated.

Some of the symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose or congestion. Those who have risk of exposure, in other words exposure to a confirmed case, may also be tested.

Riverside County also has testing sites at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio and at The Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore—at both locations you must call for an appointment.

“Riverside County continues to offer more options for residents to get tested,” said Vice Chair Karen Spiegel, Second District Supervisor. “This third drive-up location will help ensure that those who have symptoms, have options to get tested.”

Those who want to be tested can call (800) 945-6171 and specify which

location is preferable. Appointments for the Lake Elsinore site can also be made online at projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19.

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“ t is with a heavy heart and much sadness that I must announce the passing of one of our RSO family members. Deputy Terrell Young passed away this morning after a week-long battle with COVID-19,” lamented Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco Thursday morning adding, “He was the first in our Department to test positive for this virus.”

Deputy Young was a 15-year member of the department and the agency’s first to succumb to the deadly virus. “Our prayers go out to his family and friends as we suffer through this loss,” shared Bianco.

Friday morning, the department sadly announced the passing of a second officer, Deputy David Werksman, most recently assigned to Sheriff’s Administration. Werksman passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19.

Werksman began his career in 1998 and worked assignments at the Robert Presley Detention Center, Jurupa Valley Station, Hazardous Device Team, Lake Elsinore Station, and Sheriff’s Administration. He is survived by his wife and three children.

During the current health crisis and due to the nature of their work— employees of the sheriffs’ department are not able to practice social distancing to the full extent on the job.

As of Thursday, the department has acknowledged at least three deputies have tested positive for COVID-19 and several others are out sick with coronavirus symptoms.

First responders around the nation are experiencing the impact of COVID-19. In response, the National Police Foundation (Foundation) has established a dashboard and is tracking the impact the virus is having

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on police agencies all over the country.

According to the Foundation, police and deputy sheriffs—like other first responders everywhere—are also experiencing a shortage of personal protective equipment or PPEs. Here in California, only 55.6 percent of reporting police/sheriff departments say they have enough PPEs. The type of PPEs needed are prioritized as follows—N95 respirators, disposable gloves, eye protection and facemasks.

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verything about daily life is different in the coronavirus era, and nowhere is that more true than in the kitchen. We’re nervously disinfecting surfaces, double and triple washing perishable foods, packing our pantries, hurriedly making pots of soup, and some of us are using an excess of time spent indoors to try new things like baking and canning.

It’s stressful, it’s confusing, and it’s alarming.

Yet at the same time, we’re finding moments of calm in the kitchen, and even connection with friends, family, and colleagues —sometimes with people who are 500 miles away. But let’s talk about food safety.

Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets. Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food. Before preparing or eating

food, it is important to always wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds for general food safety. Throughout the day, wash your hands after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, or going to the bathroom.

It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

In general, because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely a very low risk of spread from food products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient, refrigerated, or frozen temperatures.

Sometimes the foods we love and count on for good health are contaminated with germs that cause sickness and can even be deadly. More progress is needed to protect people and reduce

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foodborne illness in America.

New challenges to food safety will continue to emerge, largely because of changes in our food production and supply, including more imported foods. Changes in the environment leading to food contamination, better detection of multistate outbreaks, new and emerging bacteria, toxins, and antibiotic resistance. Changes in consumer preferences and habits and changes in the tests that diagnose foodborne illness.

You should always handle and prepare food safely, including keeping raw meat separate from other foods, refrigerating perishable foods, and cooking meat to the right temperature to kill harmful germs. See CDC’s Food Safety site for more information.

For more information on COVID-19, visit the CDC’s FAQ page.

classifieds&publicnotices NAME CHANGE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER MVC 2001639 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: DONALD LAWRENCE STOOPS (GREEN) filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: DONALD LAWRENCE STOOPS to. DONALD LAWRENCE GREEN. The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 4/30/2020, Time: 1:PM , Dept: MV2 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 13800 HEACOCK STREET, SUITE D201, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553, CIVIL DIVISION. 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

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Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 185,623.38

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Street Address or other common designation of real property: 437 West 5th Street, San Jacinto, CA 92583 A.P.N.: 435-160-016-8 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

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n Friday, the governor issued an order—in alignment with ederal Health and Human Services guidelines and waivers issued in response to COVID-19—allowing health care providers to use video chats and applications to provide health services without risk of penalty.

The order expands protections to medical providers as they amplify the use of video chats and similar applications to provide routine and nonemergency medical appointments, to help minimize patient exposure to COVID-19.

The action mirrors similar protections issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights issued on March 17, 2020 related to federal privacy and security laws. According to Governor Gavin Newsom, “This order provides flexibility to our medical and healthcare providers so that they are able to provide continuity of health services to people across the state, and will allow providers to assess a greater number of patients while limiting the risk of exposure and infection of other persons from in-person consultations.”

When issuing the order on Monday, the governor once again encouraged Californians to practice safe physical distancing and to comply with stay-at-home orders to help slow the spread of the virus and bend the COVID-19 curve.

HHS Agrees to Pay Costs of COVID-19 Treatment for Nation’s Uninsured

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Series of Earthquakes Rock Riverside County

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n Friday, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, finally announced the federal government will use funds provided by Congress in the series of recently authorized COVID-19 related stimulus bills, to cover the costs of coronavirus treatment for the nation’s uninsured. The government had previously only agreed to make COVID-19 testing free to everyone.

According Azar, $100 billion included in the recently authorized CARES Act will be used to reimburse healthcare providers for treating coronavirus-related illness diagnosed among the uninsured.

The policy states the providers will be reimbursed at Medicare rates and are restricted from billing patients any additional balance beyond Medicare’s authorized rates.

The president expressed his approval for the action stating, “This should alleviate any

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concern uninsured Americans may have about seeking the coronavirus treatment.”

This announcement came on the heels of the president’s refusal to re-open enrollment to the Affordable Care Act as an option to secure healthcare coverage for the millions of Americans—whose healthcare plans were tied to their employment—who now find themselves continued on page 17

Anza, CA – A series of earthquakes rattled parts of Riverside County on Friday, beginning with the first and largest striking around 6:53 p.m. and measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was centered about 10 miles southwest of Anza and 16 miles southwest of La Quinta. The initial quake was followed by a series of at least five smaller shakes in the same area that ranged in magnitude from 3.6 to 2.6 USGS reported.

Seismologists pinpointed the quake along the San Jacinto fault, which runs through Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Imperial Counties.

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It’s About Power, Money, and Data California Invests in Census Outreach Mark Hedin Contributor

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s of April 1st, 37.9% of California’s households have filled out their census questionnaires, Ditas Katague, the state’s Complete Count Committee director, reported during a “Census Day” teleconference.

“The nationwide response rate was slightly higher, 38.4%, but California’s 40 million population includes 11 million people the Census Bureau considers “hard to count” — more than in all of Georgia,” Katague said.

California’s marathon effort to get everybody counted by the Aug. 14 deadline includes immigrants, infants, the elderly, the incarcerated, the homeless, those who do not speak English.

Before the deadline, Census Bureau “enumerators” will have visited households that didn’t fill out their census forms online, over the phone, or by mail. The enumerators are scheduled to begin their work May 28th, and will return several times, if necessary, to try to get the questionnaires completed.

The completion deadline originally was July 31st, but was extended by two weeks, to August 15th, in response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak.

Other aspects of the Census 2020 timeline also have been adjusted, such as the schedule for training and dispatching enumerators.

“It’s about power, it’s about money, it’s about data,” Katague said. Nationwide, about $1.5 trillion every year (https://tinyurl.com/CensusdirectedUSspending) of federal government spending is allocated based on census data. That data drives federal funding for emergencies, like the coronavirus.

“Just know that being counted is very important for emergency response,” Katague said. Besides all that federal spending, census data determines how many seats a state gets in Congress.

“Representation, having a voice, being able to be heard, and being sure that the dollars we send to Washington comes back to our community, that’s part of the power aspect,” Katague explained. “If California loses a congressional

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seat to North Carolina or Texas, I can’t even imagine the impact it would have. And, health care funding is a particular concern,” she added.

California has allocated about $187 million to this year’s census outreach and communications, far more than any other state in the country and multiples of what it spent in 2010. That year, the “great recession” had Sacramento pinching pennies. Ten years earlier, in 2000, California became the first state ever to fund census outreach efforts.

“The state doesn’t do the counting itself, just the outreach,” Katague explained. “So I just appeal to everyone: Can you answer those nine questions?” The chance to count everyone won’t come around again until 2030. Meanwhile, for every Californian who doesn’t get counted this year, their community will miss out on about $10,000 annually in federal spending. Those federal tax dollars go to build roads, staff schools, pay for health care and nutritional needs, and much more — approximately 300-plus federal

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programs.

Jun Lim, from Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles (AAAJ-LA), also participated in the teleconference. As one of the state’s trusted messengers in its outreach efforts, AAAJ has set up a hotline for anyone with census questions or concerns: (844) 2020274.

Lim cited an ongoing need for culturally competent help in getting the Asian American and Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian communities counted. That population is deemed “least likely” to respond to the census, she said, despite being the fastest-growing immigrant group in the country. The reasons include wariness of government intentions and a lack of awareness about the role of the census in U.S. government.

To encourage participation, AAAJ has helped assemble countusin2020.org, where census information is available in dozens of languages, continued on page 16

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Counting California in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic “Census data influences decisions made from Main Street to Wall Street, in Congress and with the Federal Reserve. Not to mention, the American people who look to, and trust, the data the government releases on our nation’s unemployment, state of our economy, and health insurance coverage.”

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report by the California Complete Count initiative—Counting 2010 and Planning for 2020—highlighted how California is the largest and hardest to count state in the nation.

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“Some people don’t seem to know what the Census is, so I explain it to them from a script I use. I tell them how every 10 years every person in our country must be counted. I tell them how [our community] including Hemet and San Jacinto, has the lowest response rate in California and how we must get our people to get counted so our community can get more funding...”

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It is probable the state lost more than $100 million per year in federal funding for just eight of the largest federal programs that allocate money to states based on Census count data.

In an all-out effort to minimize another significant undercount in 2020, the state of California has pulled out all the stops and allocated millions of dollars in resources in an effort to ensure everyone in the state is counted in 2020—particularly in hard to count communities up and down the state.

The state deployed an aggressive strategy however several planned efforts were upended as a result of the deadly coronavirus that has significantly changed almost everyone’s daily life.

Regardless, those engaged in the 2020 Census effort are not deterred in their mission and have responded nimbly to its threat to the census effort, adjusted plans, and are continuing to do all they can to assure a “complete count.”

Despite these efforts the U.S. Census Bureau reports as of April 4, 2020 the response rate in California of 44.2 percent, was running slightly behind the national average of 44.5 percent.

Riverside County had a response rate of 42.2 percent and San Bernardino County’s response rate was 40.4 percent for the same period.

Across the inland region, family members, friends and neighbors are doing their part to ensure everyone is counted. Considering the current COVID-19 restrictions on movement and face to face interaction—striving to attain a “complete count” is now more of a herculean effort than ever before.

One Hemet resident, 69-year-old Jennifer Simpson, is doing her part to ensure everyone in her community participates. Simpson, a breast cancer survivor who lives in a multi-generational home and is raising her ten-year-old grandson, said she became engaged in the Census effort after a flier was left in her mailbox.

“I applied for a management position,” she explained, “but, I never heard anything [from the Census Bureau].”

Simpson would later learn someone associated with her daughter’s church—Bread of Life—in Hemet, had secured a grant to employ individuals to assist in the 2020 Census effort.

When she learned of this, she welcomed the

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opportunity to participate.

In the beginning they were assigned to put up posters about the Census in strip malls and other sites in the area reminding people the 2020 Census was coming April 1st; and encouraging them to participate and respond to it. They also set up tables in front of places in strip malls like Walmart and gym facilities. It provided an opportunity for them to talk with people one on one about the coming Census, letting them know its official launch date was April 1st.

“At the gym, everybody stopped and listened—not so much at Walmart,” she said.

“People entering there seemed more focused on their shopping. Maybe it was the hours we set-up there,” she reflected. “Maybe midday was not the best time; people were probably on their lunch hours and rushing to get back to work.”

Surprisingly, according to Simpson, although she expected many in the Hispanic community would be reluctant to hear her message about the Census due to lingering concerns over the president’s failed effort to include a citizenship question on the questionnaire, in addition to the ongoing impact of his aggressive ICE activities.

Yet, she found them to be open, interested and willing to participate in the process.

She also commented how some in the Asian community appeared a little less trusting of the process. Overall, however, most people she interacted with about the 2020 Census appeared genuinely interested and committed to participate.

On Wednesday, March 18th field operations were officially suspended due to growing health and safety concerns of census workers as well as the general public in response to the spreading virus.

Now, due to the need for social distancing, “We are making calls from home. I’m working 10 hours per week,” she explained.

Describing the process Simpson said she logs on to a website and inbound calls are automatically directed to her phone line. “I work two hours a day, five days a week, Monday through Friday,” she qualified.

She completes about a hundred calls each session and reaches about 30 people live. “I do get one or two negative calls a day and sometimes people even hang up in my face and I get a lot of

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no answers,” she detailed. Commenting about those she does speak with Simpson added, “I find people are more in tune to the Census, wanting to know what it’s about, and willing to complete it, than those who don’t.”

Often, people do have questions she noted.

“Some people don’t seem to know what the Census is, so I explain it to them from a script I use. I tell them how every 10 years every person in our country must be counted. I tell them how [our community] including Hemet and San Jacinto, has the lowest response rate in California and how we must get our people to get counted so our community can get more funding for the things that we need like senior facilities, centers for our teens, parks, funding for healthcare, money for our schools, to repair our roads—so we must be counted.” Simpson said she finds when people understand its importance of the 2020 Census, they commit to participating.

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the Census over the years Simpson openly acknowledged, “I was never tuned in to it before.

I never remember a census person even coming to my home.”

All of that changed this year however, as she came to realize and appreciate its significance.

“Now, that I understand how important it is,” she stressed, “I am really passionate about getting people involved.” So much so she admitted, “Sometimes, if they hang up on me, I will try dialing them back.”

Simpson was enthusiastic about the part she is playing in working to ensure a complete count of her community. “I like being involved,” she admitted enthusiastically. “I feel it’s a good thing I’m doing. When we were interacting [in person] in the strip malls, we met so many wonderful people, but the virus changed all that.”

She continued, “I can’t stress enough how important this is because our community— Hemet—has nothing, like a center for example for the young people, especially the teens.”

“It’s a good thing I’m doing,” she stated proudly. “When I’m sitting here making calls, I feel energetic. I always try to beat my goals— sometimes, I even squeeze in a few extra calls when my two hours are up.”

Commitments to the effort like those embraced by Simpson, are making a difference as California continues working to improve its response rate.

Late last month the U.S. Census Bureau announced it was delaying the deadline for completing the Census process to mid-August.

Everyone is encouraged to complete respond to the census as early as possible, remembering it is important everyone in your community and the state, be counted.

There are multiple ways to respond—online at www.my2020census.gov; by telephone at 1-800-354-727; or, by mail when you receive a questionnaire.

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have founded seven schools over the past 12 years with one mission in mind — to eradicate the achievement gap that Black students suffer year after year. Fortune School, a network of K-12, tuition-free, public charter schools is a regional initiative in Sacramento and San Bernardino to prepare kids for college, starting in kindergarten.

So, when on March 21, I announced to families we were closing our schools temporarily because of the COVID-19 virus, it broke my heart. When you are an educator, the school community means everything. You experience the joys and challenges of life with children and families as you educate the next generation. But, when God closes a door, he opens a window.

It never occurred to me that a deadly pandemic would drive us to lockup our brick and mortar classrooms and open virtual ones in a week’s time, but that’s exactly what we’ve done.

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We put hundreds of Chromebooks into the hands of eager parents and on March 25, Fortune School launched an ambitious Distance Learning Program to our families who, alongside millions of Californians, have found themselves sheltering in place and suddenly homeschooling. Our program is built to last until the end of the school year if need be. We are using Google Classroom as our learning management system, providing students with original, teacher-made videos and assignments curated by our curriculum and instruction department based on Fortune’s existing curriculum. Our teachers engage students face-to-face for instructional questions through Google Hangouts. It’s been cool to see students rocking their school uniforms at the kitchen table from home, while they video conference with their teachers and classmates.

Principals don their school swag and hold daily morning meetings on Facebook Live. Students and their parents friend us on Facebook to hear announcements, say the pledge of allegiance, sing the National Anthem and our school song, “Lift Every Voice.” Our goal is to keep our school continued on page 18

publicnotices If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

vehicles dispatched are properly maintained. Requires: six (6) months of experience dispatching vehicles and/or equipment, maintaining records and/or logs OR six (6) months of experience washing and fueling vehicles in a high volume fleet agency.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2019-00803-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The IFB documents can be obtained via download at Omnitrans’ online bidding system at www.omnitrans. org.

Omnitrans affirmatively ensures that Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.

Date: March 30, 2020 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299 http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx _____________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. p. 4/9, 4/16, 4/23/2020 ___________________________ Motor Pool Assistant San Bernardino County $28,412.80 - $39,228.80 Annually The Fleet Management Department is recruiting for a Motor Pool Assistant who will ensure that

For more details, review the announcement at www.sbcounty.gov/ jobs Apply by 4/17/20 at 5 PM p. 4/9/2020 ___________________________ NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS IFB-MNT20-69 Omnitrans is accepting Bids for: BUS FILTERS Sealed bids are due at 11:00 a.m.

PDT, Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Bids received after 11:00 a.m. PDT will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Online public bid opening to immediately follow.

Omnitrans 1700 West Fifth Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 Contract Administrator: Christine Van Matre Phone: (909) 379- 7122 Email: christine.vanmatre@omnitrans. org 4/9/20 CNS-3356294# p. 4/9/2020 ___________________________ NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS IFB-MNT20-32 Omnitrans is accepting Bids for: CONCRETE REPAIRS AT THE WEST VALLEY FACILITY Sealed bids are due at 11:00 a.m.

PDT, Monday, May 4, 2020. Bids received after 11:00 a.m. PDT will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Online public bid opening to immediately follow.

There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting Monday, April 13, 2020, 10:00 a.m. at Omnitrans’ West Valley facility located at 4748 Arrow Highway, Montclair, CA 91763.

The IFB documents can be obtained via download at Omnitrans’ online bidding system at www.omnitrans. org.

Omnitrans affirmatively ensures that Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.

Omnitrans 1700 West Fifth Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 Contract Administrator: Christine Van Matre Phone: (909) 379- 7122 Email: christine.vanmatre@omnitrans. org 4/9/20 CNS-3356303# p. 4/9/2020 ___________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BELLA INK ARTISTRY 26523 Azalea St Moreno Valley, CA 92555 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Lorelyn Vanee Laquindanum 26523 Azalea St Moreno Valley, CA 92555 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Lorelyn Vanee Laquindanum 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 03/05/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003469 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: CHRISTMAS 365 CLEANING 32190 Canyon Vista Rd, Apt A Cathedral City, CA 92234 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Christmas – Rubio

32190 Canyon Vista Rd, Apt A Cathedral City, CA 92234 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. Christmas - Rubio 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 02/20/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202002650 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: WINE COUNTRY FLORALS 26834 Bahama Way Murrieta, CA 92563 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Michele Hilda Barascout 26834 Bahama Way Murrieta, CA 92563 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. Michele Hilda Barascout 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 03/10/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003718 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: REDEFINED DESIGNS 2650 Vista De Victoria Riverside, CA 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Andrea Hebert McCormick 2650 Vista De Victoria Riverside, CA 92506 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Andrea Hebert McCormick 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 03/10/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003710 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: E&K VILLAGE R.C.F.E. ASSISTED LIVING HOME 11067 Mountain Crest Drive Moreno Valley, CA 92557 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Berumen Enterprises LLC 11067 Mountain Crest Drive Moreno Valley, CA 92557 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12-28-2019 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.

Rolando Francisco Moreira Gutierrez, 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 02/27/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003100 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: M C CLEANING SERVICE 10553 Campbell Avenue Riverside, California, 92505 RIVERSIDE COUNTY P,O, BOX 70790 Riverside, California 92513 Maria Eugenia Carnero 10553 Campbell Avenue

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publicnotices Riverside, California, 92505 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. Maria Eugenia Carnero 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 03/09/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003657 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: OMIORI 15345 Sheila St, Apt 4 Moreno Valley, CA 92551 RIVERSIDE COUNTY OMIORI LLC 15345 Sheila St, Apt 4 Moreno Valley, CA 92551 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. Shanel Lane Ward, Managing Member The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the 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 03/11/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003801 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MEDAY COMMUNITY PARTNERS 15345 Sheila St, Unit 4 Moreno Valley, Ca 92551 RIVERSIDE COUNTY MEDAY COMMUNITY PARTNERS LLC 15345 Sheila St, Unit 4 Moreno Valley, Ca 92551 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/27/2019 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. Angela Lalette Ward, 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 03/10/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003761 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: D G SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION 7923 Old Oak Court Riverside, CA 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Superior Hot Tapping Services, Inc 7923 Old Oak Court Riverside, CA 92506 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. Wade Francis Brugger, 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 code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/10/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003744 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: ENERGY SAVING EXPERTS 32173 Michele Dr Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Elvia Cristina Pantoja 32173 Michele Dr Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 This business is conducted by:

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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. Elvia Cristina Pantoja 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 03/10/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003727 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: JM CONSERVATIONS 13726 Hollowbrook Way Eastvale, CA 92880 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Jenny Rosalinda Macias 13726 Hollowbrook Way Eastvale, CA 92880 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. Jenny Rosalinda Macias 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 03/10/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a

correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003729 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: QUINN COMMUNITY OUTREACH CORPORATION 25400 Alessandro Blvd, Ste 101 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY THE QUINN COMMUNITY OUTREACH CORPORATION 25400 Alessandro Blvd, Ste 101 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/1994 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.

Eudora Guinevere Mitchell, 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 code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 03/06/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003629 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: EASY WASH 21933 Perry St Perris, CA 92570 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Victor Alfonso Diaz Padilla 455 Pear St #C San Bernardino, CA 92410 Edgar – Diaz 21933 Perry St Perris, CA 92570 Luis Antonio Diaz Padilla 12567 Padrino St Victorville, CA 92394 This business is conducted by: General Partnership 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. Victor Alfonso Diaz Padilla 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 02/27/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003056 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: THE LITTLE SEA TURTLES 13232 Say St, Apt J204 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Candice Lorraine Wallace

publicnotices 13232 Say St, Apt J204 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 CA 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. Candice Lorraine Wallace 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 02/21/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202002760 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SERVICEMASTER BY WFDR DISASTER WATER RESTORATION 9305 Douglas Dr. Riverside, CA 92503 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Disaster Water Restoration, Inc 9305 Douglas Dr. Riverside, CA 92503 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. Emre – Borsca, 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 code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/28/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003174 p. 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: PREEMINENCE STAFFING RESOURCES 2025 Chicago Avenue Unit A20 Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY PREEMINENCE STAFFING RESOURCES LLC 2025 Chicago Avenue Unit A20 Riverside, CA 92507 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/26/2019 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. Juan Carlos Arellano Jr, Operations Manager 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 03/17/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202004071 p. 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: FISH TACO XPRESS 16960 Van Buren Blvd Suite D Riverside, CA 92504 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Hilario – Estrada Hernandez 9540 Whitewood Ct Fontana, CA 92335 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet 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. Hilario – Estrada Hernandez 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 03/17/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202004040 p. 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: WILL’S RESULTS 1560 Ambersweet St Corona, CA 92881 RIVERSIDE COUNTY PO BOX 25822

Santa Ana, CA 92799 Michael Anthony Williams 1560 Ambersweet St Corona, CA 92881 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/8/2019 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. Michael Anthony Williams 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 03/04/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003399 p. 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: NEW GENERATION ROOFING EQUIPMENT RENTALS 82375 Market St Indio, CA 92201 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 81110 Paludosa Dr Indio, CA 92201 Benjamin – Martinez Jr 81110 Paludosa Dr Indio, CA 92201 Ricky – Acosta 81110 Paludosa Dr Indio, CA 92201 This business is conducted by: General Partnership 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. Benjamin – Martinez Jr 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 03/17/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202004073 p. 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30/2020 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: WHATLEY STRATEGIES 1243 Columbia Avenue, Suite B-4 Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Rebecca Ann Whatley 3243 Brockton Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 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. Rebecca Ann Whatley 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 03/13/2020 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202003919 p. 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30/2020 ___________________________ AMENDED The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SHAREMYCOACH RIVERSIDE 4979 La Sierra Avenue Riverside, CA 92505 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Aracely Encinas Gateb 16694 Sagebrush Street Chino Hills, CA 91709 Ronald Sercenia Gateb 16694 Sagebrush Street Chino Hills, CA 91709 This business is conducted by: Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2018 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Aracely Encinas Gateb 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 08/14/2019 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-201911281 p. 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2020

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At Times Like This, We Must Act Out of Love

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fter a long week of misinformation coming from the Oval Office and scientific information coming from medical doctors, scientists, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization Rev. Steven Shepard (WHO); the number of those Contributor infected and those dying from the coronavirus on the rise daily, if not on a hourly basis, one can’t help but wonder what is or should be the church’s response in times like this.

First, let me define what I mean by—church.

The church I speak of is not brick and mortar, but flesh and blood. The church is those whom count ourselves amongst the committed community of Christ, faithful men and women. The question becomes, “What is our, or what should the church’s response be to the COVID-19 pandemic?”

The church’s response should be one of “Love.”The Bible declares in John 13:35, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

It’s out of love for our members that we ought to ask them to follow the guidelines of the CDC, WHO, and their local health department. Without

counsel, plans fail; but with many advisers they succeed (Proverbs 15:22).

It’s out of love that we close our doors to those who fill our sanctuaries on a weekly basis and keep our livestream worship crew to under 10 persons and maintain our social distancing rules as directed by our governmental leadership. (Roman 13:1-6).

It’s out of love that we don’t put people in unnecessary danger because we want to have the best and brightest livestream service during this pandemic to gain more members, or to fill the church coffers. “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” (Mark 8:36) It’s out of love that we check on our members on a day to day basis and help to meet their needs without placing them or ourselves in danger. “Love your neighbor as yourself,” (Matthew 22:39).

It’s out of love the pastor must stay up to date with the health crisis and keep the members informed. It’s out of love that while we walk by faith we don’t do so foolishly. “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” (Proverbs 12:5) It’s is out of love that we stop questioning what the church’s response should be and start being the church that responds through action. That actionable response should be Love...

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including Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Urdu, Thai, Punjabi, Hmong and many more.

Basim Elkarra, who directs census outreach for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, described the shift away from in-person events, because of the pandemic, to communicating by phone banking, webinars and WhatsApp, distributing in-language flyers at grocery stores, and cultivating in-language speakers to help dispel confusion about the 2020 census.

Elkarra noted that in the Somali and the MENA (Middle Eastern/North African) population, “When someone speaks their language, it builds trust. People will take our community more seriously when they see the actual numbers.” He cited the dramatic undercount of Armenians in California and in the U.S. overall as a key reason for why they are underrepresented.

The Census Bureau in mid-March began sending out “invitations” to participate to all known household addresses. The invitations direct recipients on how to fill out their ninequestion census forms online. But even households that haven’t received an invitation can go online to respond at www.my2020census. gov.

If an online response isn’t an option, people can call (844) 330-2020 to answer the nine questions by phone, fill out the questionnaires that arrive by mail and mail them back, or wait for an enumerator to come knocking.

The panel addressed concerns about how to tell if a person claiming to be an enumerator actually is — identification, a local phone number to check the ID, an official bag, and hand-held electronic device with the nine questions — and about privacy of information.

Strict confidentiality rules protect the personal information people provide from being disclosed even to other government agencies or landlords.

All of the speakers emphasized that for anyone concerned about stay-at-home orders or virus contamination, the best thing to do is to fill out the census form online, at my2020Census. gov.

“My core message is that participating is safe and secure for all Californians,” Katague said.

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New State Initiatives in Fight Against COVID-19: Taskforce for COVID-19 Testing and One-Stop Website for Donations and Sales of Essential Medical Supplies Sacramento

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uring his daily press briefing on Saturday Governor Newsom announced the establishment of a COVID-19 Testing Task Force to boost the state’s testing capacity.

The Testing Task Force will be a publicprivate collaboration that will work with stakeholders across the state to quickly and significantly boost California’s testing capacity.

The Task Force plans to scale up testing as demand increases.

In support of the testing effort Newsom announced three specific collaborations-the Universities of California, San Diego and Davis to establish high throughput testing hubs; Stanford Medicine to launch the first serology test invented in California; and Abbott Laboratories to deploy the first rapid point-ofcare test across 13 health care delivery systems and 75 sites.

The Task Force, co-chaired by California Department of Public Health Assistant Director Charity Dean, M.D., M.P.H. and Blue Shield of California President and CEO Paul Markovich.

In addition, the governor announced the launch of a new website, covid19supplies.ca.gov, to get critical medical supplies to the front lines in the state’s fight against COVID-19.

Gov. Gavin Newsom

The new site allows both individuals and companies to donate, sell or offer to manufacture 13 of the most essential medical supplies, in the fight against the virus including ventilators, N95 respirators and testing materials. The governor called on companies, organizations and individuals who have medical supplies to

contribute, either for donation or purchase.

Commenting about these strategies Newsom said, “These actions marshal the generosity and innovative spirit of Californians to help us achieve two essential goals: getting more lifesaving supplies into our health care system and increasing our testing capacity.”

period.” In addition, those who already have a plan through Covered California who experience a qualifying life event can change their coverage or choose a new plan.

Covered California officials note individuals can apply online or call for assistance at (800) 300-1506. If you choose to call, you may experience longer than normal wait times due to the current circumstances.

“We want to get as many people covered as possible to ensure they have access to the health care they need,” said Peter Lee, Executive Director of Covered California on March 20, 2020, when the special enroll period was announced. “Having more people insured is the right thing to do, and this action builds on our

efforts to leave no one behind in California.”

Medi-Cal enrollment continues to be yearround.

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without jobs or healthcare coverage due to the impact of COVID-19.

The president was under increased criticism for failing to do so as re-opening enrollment would have allowed all uninsured Americans to buy coverage through the government marketplace.

Fortunately, in California, Governor Newsom re-opened enrollment in Covered California. In response to the impact of COVID-19 on workers in California the special enrollment period allows the uninsured who are eligible to enroll.

According to Covered California, “People who experience a qualifying life event can newly enroll in a health plan through Covered California even outside the open enrollment

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Walmart Changes Shopping Rules in Support of Social Distancing Bentonville, AR “

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o promote health, safety and consistency for our associates and customers in this environment, we’re taking some further steps for our U.S. stores,” announced Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S. Dacona Smith, in a press statement on Sunday, April 3, 2020.

The steps include: Regulating Store Entry The number of customers who can be in a store at one time will be limited.

Stores will now allow no more than five customers for each 1,000 square feet at a given time, roughly 20 percent of a store’s capacity.

Shopping Inside the Store To help customers avoid coming into close contact with others as they shop, the store has instituted one-way movement through its aisles in several of its stores, using floor markers and direction from associates.

According to Smith, the changes were implemented because, while many of its customers were following the advice of the medical community regarding social distancing and safety, they were concerned that many stores still observed some behaviors that put undue risk on its employees.

“We want to encourage customers to bring the fewest number of people per family necessary to shop, allow for space with other customers while shopping, and practice social distancing while waiting in lines,” Smith stressed.

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community together during these difficult times by constantly communicating with families in fun ways. We’ve even gotten creative with technology to feature our PE and visual and performing arts teachers to provide yoga, art, music, and spoken word for students.

Interestingly, principals have observed that we’ve seen certain social media savvy, millennial parents engage in our digital schools in ways they never did in person. For sure, there are some in our school community who struggle with the technology. To address that problem, we have established tech hotlines to answer questions from parents and teachers, manned by the IT staff who were normally assigned to school buildings. We created a Distance Learning Hub, which is a family friendly website with

In conclusion, she assured, “As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, our leaders and operations teams will continue to listen to advice from medical experts, associates and customers, and consider how we can best serve people while helping slow the spread of the virus.” Adding, “The health and safety of our associates and customers is what matters the most.

The changes were implemented beginning Saturday, April 4, 2020.

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technology training videos, announcements and a portal to virtual classrooms all in one place.

Teachers have their own Distance Learning Professional Development website along with office hours two times a day from our tech and curriculum experts.

We have moved Special Education services online too, providing specialized therapies and instructional supports to students with IEPs through Google Hangouts. Counseling is available for all of our students who need socialemotional support during this time.

Kids still need structure in a homeschooling model. We’ve provided parents with a daily schedule that includes breakfast and lunch.

Any parent can pick-up a FREE grab-and-go breakfast and lunch every day at a drive through at one of our school sites.

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Small public school systems like Fortune, don’t receive much attention in the larger narrative about what’s happening in American schools right now. But, I want you to know, we are here and we are serving our families from our homes to theirs. We are keeping a positive attitude and following the advice of inventor George Washington Carver who said, “Start where you are, with what you have. Make something of it and never be satisfied.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Margaret Fortune is the President/ CEO of Fortune School, a network of K-12 public charter schools in Sacramento, California she founded to close the African American achievement gap in her hometown. Dr. Fortune has been an education adviser to two California Governors. She is secretary-treasurer of California State National Action Network, a national civil rights organization.

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