VOICE Issue April 15, 2021

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April 15, 2021 Volume 48 | Issue 39 theievoice.com

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Race, Sex and Leadership Another Lesson in Awareness and Equity

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Contrary to Media Spin...Derek Chauvin Can Never Be a Blood Sacrifice “For me, no ideological or political conviction would justify the sacrifice of a human life. For me, the value of life is absolute, with no concessions. It’s not negotiable.”

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he death of George Floyd last May rocked the facts, we will see it their way—that Floyd, in inland region as essence, committed it did the nation and suicide.

Afterall, the world. Now, as the attorney argues, justice hangs in the Floyd was initially balance, we must uncooperative remember should with the police, Derek Chauvin, the considering his officer who knelt enlarged heart, his on Floyd’s neck, high blood pressure, be convicted, it his drug addiction, will be justice for his etcetera, this one life, for etcetera, etcetera.

George Floyd’s life; Obviously, the Officer Derek Chauvin (L) accused in the murder of George Floyd (R) not absolution for a attorney says without system that thrives saying, Floyd was on the irrational fear of Black men and women complicit in his own demise. as justification for police violence against them. Chauvin’s attorney might as well stop the Over the last two weeks we have watched, equivocating and speak in plain language what listened, consumed daily summaries or in some he continues to infer in his client’s defense— instances, intentionally ignored the proceedings that Floyd, in his Blackness, in his manhood, in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. in his insistence on taking up space as a living, Regardless of whether we are tuning in or breathing human being, somehow offended the tuning out, most—especially people of color— sensibilities of this White officer who held the are waiting … anxiously ... marking time … power over Floyd’s life or death in his handsanticipating the uncertain outcome of the trial, it was Floyd’s fault, not the action of officer while simultaneously steeling ourselves for that led to his death. In essence, Chauvin’s what will inevitably come in its wake. In truth, actions—whether knowingly or unknowingly— whether Chauvin is found guilty or exonerated— were indicative of a privilege bequeathed to the way forward in nearly every previous trial him by his Whiteness, by a history and legacy of of this sort has ultimately taught us as Black White supremacy dating back to 1619, under the people, nothing much may change regardless of circumstances he acted within the authority of the outcome. his White privilege.

I loathe the textualization used by some Black Chauvin’s Defense commentators and others in the media who argue The antics of Chauvin’s defense team are not the potential conviction of Chauvin will serve as new and have worked successfully in the past. a metaphorical blood sacrifice in response to the We once again note the usual blame the ‘victim’ recent, nationally “publicized” deaths of Blacks defense for why George Floyd’s death was his at the hands of police and the national uprising own fault. The defense attorney asserts if we it sparked. I see this as misleading. It provides would only consider the evidence from their a convenient escape clause for those who feel point of view and embrace their manipulated continued on page 17

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Reminder: 2021 Tax Day Extension S.E. Williams | Executive Editor

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s April 15th approaches it is important for readers to keep in mind this year’s income tax deadline was extended from April 15 to May 17, 2021.

"This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig when the change was announced mid-March.

Rettig then cautioned, "Even with the new deadline, we urge taxpayers to consider filing as soon as possible, especially those who are owed refunds.”

Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds. According to Rettig, “It can help some taxpayers more quickly receive any remaining stimulus payments they may be entitled to."

Individual taxpayers can also postpone federal income tax payments for the 2020 tax year due on April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed.

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Who Can Benefit from IRS Postponement?

IRS officials noted this postponement applies to individual taxpayers, including individuals who pay self-employment tax.

It is important to be mindful regarding penalties, interest, and additions to tax that will begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances as of May 17, 2021. IRS officials stressed the best way for individual taxpayers to automatically avoid interest and penalties on the taxes is to ensure they are paid by May 17.

Must You Apply to Receive the Extension?

Taxpayers do not need to file any forms or call the IRS to qualify for this automatic federal tax filing and payment relief.

However, individual taxpayers who need additional time to file beyond the May 17 deadline can request a filing extension until Oct. 15 by filing Form 4868 through their tax professional, tax software or using the Free File link on IRS.gov.

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Margaret Hill | Special to the IE Voice Public Comment Not Read at San Bernardino County’s Board of Supervisors’ Meeting April 6, 2021 his submission is being made because the confirmation of my public comment was not read at the April 6, 2021, Board of Supervisors’ Meeting. I was informed that there were too many comments to read although they allowed three citizens to approach the microphone three times each for a total of 27 minutes. The comments below are the ones I submitted: Greetings to the Board and all County Citizens: I made a comment in February regarding the resolution you signed supporting Racism as a Public Health Issue. I applauded you then and I still do, but your action does not support your decision.

I asked all five supervisors to send me a diversity list of their staff and as of today, I still have not heard from two of you.

The Black taxpayers are not complaining about the past as this is nothing new to us;

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however, we are extending an arm to help fix racism in this County but you have to agree to meet with us. Yes, I know you have a Task Force but for those of us who are elected officials, we know that is a stall tactic, in many cases, to buy time to do nothing.

These are difficult times for all of us and while we cannot tackle every concern, we will continue to expect our Supervisors to represent all citizens and certainly all taxpayers. I hope you have not forgotten that our taxes help pay your salary.

With yesterday's deadline for redistricting,

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I hope you find in your heart the need to have at least one Black person to serve on the committee. Yes, several applied and they are very competent. The request is to be a part of your inclusion plan. If there is no place at the table for all taxpayers, especially Blacks, then you should let us know. Ignoring us, as you have in the past, will not be fruitful.

It was Dr. King who said, "How Long? Not Long." And, it's Margaret Hill who is saying, "How Long? Too Long."

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Inland Empire: Borrego Health Awarded $37 Million

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he Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources, recently awarded a historical $6 Billion to 1,376 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) as part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act. In California, a total of $993 Million was awarded to 175 health centers. At $37 million, Borrego Health is the state’s highest awardee of the grant, with a total of $37MM (or four percent) of available state grant.

“Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Borrego Health suffered a huge impact in our most essential services and programs. As the country prepares to open up again, our organization is committed to continue giving our patients, community, and partners, the necessary support that we need to thrive,” said Dr. Edgar Bulloch, Borrego Health’s CMO and interim CEO. According to the U.S. Department of Treasury, “the American Rescue Plan [Act of

2021] will change the course of the pandemic and deliver immediate and direct relief to families and workers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis through no fault of their own. This law is one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in history and will build a bridge to an equitable economic recovery” through its $1.9 trillion economic stimulus.

Grant funds will be directed to expand COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and treatment for vulnerable populations; deliver preventive and primary health care services to people at higher risk for COVID-19; and expand health centers’ operational capacity during the pandemic and beyond, including modifying and improving physical infrastructure and adding mobile units.

Borrego Health has the objective to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to all patients and individuals wanting to be vaccinated. The additional funds will allow the organization to tend to the high demand of requests. “The grant continued on page 17

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NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS Bid No. 20-20 Slurry Sealcoating Districtwide

p. 4/15/2021, 4/22/2021 ___________________________ Fleet Technician – Needles San Bernardino County $25.48 - $34.97

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District of San Bernardino County, State of California, acting through its Governing Board, hereafter referred to as the "District", is soliciting electronic bid submittals through its ProcureNow e-Pocurement web portal in response to Bid No. 20-20, Slurry Sealcoating Districtwide. Bids must be submitted electronically up to but not later than Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., at https://sbcusd.com/bidpostings.

Bidders who are desirous of securing a copy of the Bid documents may do so by logging into the District's website at: https://sbcusd.com/bidpostings.

Bid responses must conform and be responsive in accordance with the Bid Documents posted through the District’s "ProcureNow" website portal.

As of April 1, 2015, no contractor or subcontractor may bid or work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Proof of DIR registration and compliance is required to be submitted with all bids. http://www.dir.ca.gov/ PublicWorks/PublicWorksSB854.html.

Contract award is contingent upon availability of funds. Local, Minority and Disabled Veterans Businesses are specifically encouraged to respond.

The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, and to accept or reject any item, to withdraw a line item or entire Bid, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the Bid document(s). The District may award any, all, or none of this Bid. By: Monica DiMasi-Valadez, Buyer Publication: April 15, 2021 Virtual conference/Job Walk April 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Request for Clarification by: April 22, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

Virtual Bid Opening: April 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

4/15/21 CNS-3459116# p. 4/15/2021 ___________________________ HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTICE FOR "Invitation for Bid" IFB #PC1215 Valencia Grove Phase II Demolition & Erosion Services HACSB CONTACT PERSON: Claudia Nunez Procurement Department Housing Authority of San Bernardino 715 E. Brier Drive, San Bdno, CA 92408 procurement@hacsb.com HOW TO OBTAIN BID DOCS: 1. Access www.hacsb.com 2. Click onto "Do Business With Us" tab 3. Click onto "Planet Bids" link for instructions to download and submit Invitation for Bid PROPOSAL SUBMITALL RETURN: Bids submitted via Planet Bids website PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE: May 18, 2021 @ 10AM PST 4/15, 4/22/21

The Fleet Management Department is recruiting for Fleet Technicians who perform skilled repair and maintenance work on automobiles, trucks and equipment; operates gas and electric welding equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair a wide variety of vehicles, equipment or other County-owned assets. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies in Needles ONLY. For more details, review the announcement at sbcounty.gov/jobs.

Apply by 4/23/21 5 PM. (909) 387-8304 EEO/ADA p. 4/15/2021 ___________________________ Fleet Technician – Needles San Bernardino County $25.48 - $34.97 The Fleet Management Department is recruiting for Fleet Technicians who perform skilled repair and maintenance work on automobiles, trucks and equipment; operates gas and electric welding equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair a wide variety of vehicles, equipment or other County-owned assets. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies in Needles ONLY. For more details, review the announcement at sbcounty.gov/jobs.

Apply by 4/23/21 5 PM. (909) 387-8304 EEO/ADA p. 4/15/2021 ___________________________ NAME CHANGE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVSW2100687 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: BRANDON RICHARD PENA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: BRANDON RICHARD PENA to.

BRANDON RICHARD TRUMAN. 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 may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 05/20/2021 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: S 101. The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 30755D AULD ROAD, MURRIETA, 92563, SOUTHWEST JUSTICE CENTER. 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: 3-25-2021 JEFFREY ZIMEL, Judge of the Superior Court

p. 4/1/ 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/2021 ___________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVSW2100686 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: MYBELIN ITATI HERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MYBELIN ITATI HERNANDEZ to. MYBELIN ITATI TRUMAN. 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 may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 05/20/2021 Time: 8:00 AM Dept: S 101. The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 30755D AULD ROAD, MURRIETA, 92563, SOUTHWEST JUSTICE CENTER. 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: 3-25-2021 JEFFREY ZIMEL, Judge of the Superior Court p. 4/1/ 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/2021 ___________________________ PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RAJESH PATEL Case Number PRRI2100525 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RAJESH PATEL. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by ANIL PATEL in the Superior Court of California, County of: RIVERSIDE. The Petition for Probate requests that ANIL PATEL 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: 05/14/2021, 8:30 am, Dept 8.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA , COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 4050 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING. TO APPEAR TELEPHONICALLY, AT THE TIME OF THE HEARING: CALL 1-844621-3956 (toll free) or 1-213-306-3065 ENTER MEETING NO. 805677178 OR VISIT, HTTPS://RIVERSIDECOURTS/ MEET/HCHDEPT8WEBEX, TYPE

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IN YOUR NAME AND CLICK “JOIN MEETING” 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 DE154) 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: Mark W. Regus II, 1365 W. Foothill Blvd, Suite 2, Upland, CA 91786 P. 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/2021 ___________________________ SUMMONS SUMMONS (PARENTAGE – CUSTODY AND SUPPORT) CASE NUMBER 20STPT02437 Notice to Respondent: BIRNIE DOUGLAS PUGH You are being sued Petitioner’s name is: BRIAN DOUGLAS MATTHEWS You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ak the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ serlfhelp), at the California legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 dias corridos despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citacion y Peticion para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 o FL123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefonica no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ordenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacio, pida al secretario un formulario de exencion de cuotas.

Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, pongase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informacion para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte .ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniendose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA , COUNTY

OF LOS ANGELES, STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE 111 NORTH HILL STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney are: Colleen Sparks, Talkov Law Corp. 2900 Adams St. Ste. C225, Riverside, CA 92504 Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk DATE: Oct 09, 2020 p. 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/2021 ___________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES The following persons) is (are) doing business as: INK MASTERS 3908 Rancho Del Oro Drive Riverside, CA 92505 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Eileen Marie Escamilla 3908 Rancho Del Oro Drive Riverside, CA 92505 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/13/2014 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Eileen Marie Escamilla. Owner 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 03/10/2021 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-202102820 p. 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: POLISH ME PRETTY KIDS MOBILE SPA PARTY 123 ASAP MOBILE NOTARY SHANEEK BOUTIQUE 2189 Wildflower Court Apt 38 Corona, CA 92879 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Shaneka LaTae Sanders 2189 Wildflower Court Apt 38 Corona, CA 92879 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. Shaneka LaTae Sanders 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 03/12/2021 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-202102916 p. 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: OAK GLEN KETTLE CO. 511 CHERRY VALLEY ACRES BEAUMONT, CA 92223 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Chad Jonson Schnitger 511 CHERRY VALLEY ACRES BEAUMONT, CA 92223 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Chad Jonson Schnitger 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 03/09/2021 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

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Chauvin’s Trial Leaves Many Black Viewers Emotionally Taxed

A mirror with Reflect painted on it by the group Visual Black Justice was installed in front of the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on the morning when Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd was set to begin. (photo by Lorie Shaull/Flickr)

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or some it's too much to watch. Others just can't turn away.

The televised trial of Derek Chauvin, the former white police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, has provoked strong emotions among many Black men and women — all tinged with an underlying dread that it could yield yet another devastating disappointment.

For many, it has brought back memories of the disturbing video of Floyd's last moments as he gasped for breath with Chauvin's knee on his neck. The video galvanized protests in cities across the U.S. and the world, as the words "Black Lives Matter" took hold.

What some Black viewers experienced "I had to mute the TV," said Lisa Harris,

51, of Redford Township, just west of Detroit.

"Hearing Mr. Floyd continue to say he can't breathe and call for his mother — it was a lot.

It's been a lot to watch."

Steven Thompson remembers closely watching the 2013 trial of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida and feeling blindsided.

Zimmerman, who identifies as Hispanic, was acquitted on all counts in the unarmed Black teen's death, including second-degree murder.

"I didn't expect that outcome," Thompson, 35, said. "But I'm a lot less ignorant now."

Thompson is choosing not to watch the trial of Chauvin, the former Minneapolis officer charged with murder and manslaughter, even though he feels there is a strong case against

him.

"I definitely have a fear of being let down.

And instead of investing my time and energy into it now, knowing how these things go, I'd rather be pleasantly surprised," the Los Angeles resident said.

Marlene Gillings-Gayle said she had planned not to watch the trial to preserve her peace of mind. But she's found herself watching almost all of it. She's had to force herself to go outside and take walks, or risk watching the trial all day and feeling upset.

The retired high school teacher who lives in New York City describes herself as a political person who likes to stay aware of current events and vocalize her opinions.

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United Seeks to Build its Own Diverse Pipeline of Pilots David Koeing | AP Airlines Writer

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nited Airlines says it will train 5,000 pilots this decade, including taking on applicants with no flying experience, and plans for half of them to be women or people of color.

United will borrow an approach used elsewhere, notably at Germany's Lufthansa, by taking people at the beginning of their flying careers and training them at its own academy, which it bought last year. United will continue to draw pilots from traditional sources such as the military, however.

Airline officials said they will begin accepting applicants for United's flight academy on Tuesday.

Why this change now The subject of a pilot shortage — it is not universally accepted that one exists — was hotly discussed in the airline industry before the pandemic hit, then receded as airlines around the world grounded planes and reduced their pilot ranks in response to the plunge in air travel.

Now travel is rebounding, although it still hasn't returned to 2019 levels. United faces a small shortage of pilots in the near term. Last week, United said it will hire about 300 pilots, many of whom had received conditional job offers before travel evaporated last year.

The shortage at United and other major carriers will grow more severe in coming years, as large numbers of airline pilots approach the mandatory U.S. retirement age of 65.

Training scholarships available It is expensive to learn to fly and gain the 1,500 hours of flight time required for U.S. airline pilots — a commonly cited sum is $100,000. To attract applicants, United says it will offer $1.2 million in scholarship aid this year and more in the future, but most applicants will likely need to borrow against the promise that — if successful — in several years they will earn pilot's wages at United.

Critics of the current system of pilot training say young pilots gain hours flying small piston-

driven planes that bear little resemblance to twin-engine jetliners. United CEO Scott Kirby said training at the airline's Arizona academy, which United bought last year, will be rigorous "and even more focused on safety and preparing people to become commercial airline pilots instead of just pilots of their own airplanes."

Academy students will earn basic license United said academy students will get a basic license within two months and a more advanced license within a year. They would gain experience flying for one of United's regional airline partners and could become a United co-pilot or first officer in five years.

United announced its plan in a wellchoreographed publicity blitz that stressed the airline's hope that half the academy graduates will be women or minorities — groups that are vastly underrepresented in cockpits today.

United said about 7% of its pilots are women and 13% are people of color.

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United partners with three historically Black universities The airline said it will work with three historically Black schools, Delaware State University, Elizabeth City State University and Hampton University, to find and recruit people for the academy.

Carole Hopson, a New Jersey-based United co-pilot who flies Boeing 737s, said she hopes the academy will give young Black women a less circuitous route than she took — from newspaper reporter to working for the NFL and then Foot Locker before learning to fly in her 30s — and give Black girls role models in aviation.

"For people who have never seen a pilot who looks like me, that gives them an opportunity to say, 'Gee whiz, I can do that too,'" Hopson said.

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Fontana Planning Commission: Race, Sex and Leadership - Another Lesson in Awareness and Equity

S.E. Williams | Executive Editor “When the rules are unwritten they are easy to break when it is convenient. And, it is hard to argue they are not being followed when they are broken.”

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he Inland Empire is a microcosm of the nation when it comes to women’s ongoing struggle for equity.

Already this year the challenges played out in a local city council and most recently, the Fontana Planning Commission (FPC).

In both instances women were denied leadership opportunities despite their tenure, qualifications, demonstrated leadership and established rotation protocol. In both instances all the men coalesced their support behind a male candidate instead and with limited, if any, public discussion about why they chose to ignore established, though unwritten, rules

of leadership rotation adhered to in previous years.

Both times, the public was incredulous and questioned whether the changes in leadership selection were in one instance, racist; in the other sexual bias; or in either case intentional misogyny or unconscious bias.

When Fontana Planning Commissioner Cathline (Cathy) Fort, who served as its vicechair in 2020, considered taking on the role of chairperson in 2121, it was the logical next step in her service as a commissioner.

Fort, an industrial engineering, safety, and risk management professional, spoke about her background in public service and role with the Commission.

“I served on the school board for years and during that time I was always involved in the community.” While a member of the board,

Fort was also involved with the School Board Association and served as a delegate to the California School Board representing parts of San Bernardino County.

Her time with the board ended in 2016 and the following year with encouragement from Fontana Mayor Aquanetta Warren she accepted the role of Fontana Planning Commissioner.

As a member of the Commission, Fort spent her first year learning the operational landscape and gaining an enhanced understanding of the Commission’s functions and responsibilities before accepting the role of secretary in 2019 and in 2020 she was selected to serve as vicechair.

The Controversial Vote for Chair As noted, there are no written rules governing progression to the position of Commission chair

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F E A T U R E though normally, one moves from secretary to vice-chair to chair. “It typically works that way,” explained Fort.

When a vote was scheduled March 2 to elect new leadership, it was not extraordinary for Fort to expect she would be the new chair. However, the vote yielded a different result—it was not to be—at least initially. The men on the Commission unanimously elected Commissioner Idilio Sanchez.

“I was surprised and caught off guard,” she explained looking back on that night. “Maybe shame on me for taking that for granted. When something is established as a norm and then something happens contrary to that, you start to question. It seemed outside of the norm to me.”

Her fellow commissioners offered a consolation prize—a second opportunity to serve as secretary. This appeared cynical to some and ironic to others, considering Fort was nominated for this, by the very commissioner who was elected chair in her place. She respectfully declined.

During the session Fort tactfully reminded her peers two to three times of the approach the Commission took in previous years of rotating the vice chair to chair so every commissioner can gain experience in the role. Each time her comments were met with awkward silence.

The Aftermath Fort admitted she tends to challenge the norm sometimes. “When we place ourselves in circles where we typically [as Black people, as women] are not, then we can't be surprised when things are different than how they customarily occur. We know on some level, there may be some choppy waters.”

“When people who look like me are not part of the process, then we cannot be surprised when we are not represented. Be the change you want to see,” she declared. “I've always adopted that model. So, when things happen differently than they normally would, I'm not surprised. This is not my first rodeo. You learn how to navigate those waters but still embrace who you are as part of the process.”

Recalling her time at Stanford University when its African-American population was about four percent she stated, “I know the struggle. Just being in California, lots of times depending on the room you're in, you may be

Screen Shot of March 2 Meeting of Rialto Planning Commission

the only one [Black and/or woman] so you've got to learn how to navigate those waters.”

Explaining why she declined the role of secretary she noted, “Because I felt strongly I was qualified to serve as chair. I understood nine times out of ten, the vice-chair becomes the chair and why that did not happen this time,” she could not say.

There are two new commissioners and the night of the vote was their first meeting. “Maybe that was part of it. I know the four of them (referring to the four male commissioners) are on other committees and groups within the community where they work together. They say blood is thicker than water, maybe that's a part.”

Being the only female on the commission sometimes there is a ‘bro-mance’ happening, acknowledged Fort with the recognition, as a woman, she can never be part of that. “Who knows,” she speculated. “There are other factors that could be involved. I can't say.”

When asked directly about race as a factor, Fort responded, “No one's ever made any racial comments or indicated any racial concerns or anything like that. So, I can't say. It could have been a part of it,” she offered with qualification about the newest commissioners. “I don't know them at all. I don't know what their perspectives are on things. We will have to get to know one

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another as we continue to serve together.”

Mayor Aquanetta Warren Offers Insight Mayor Warren understands and has lived Fort’s experiences. “I'm female. I'm Black. I'm a mayor. When I ‘hit the door,’ I'm asking for it,” she said. “It rises to the top,” she explained noting, “ how difficult it is to be in leadership roles as Black women.” What is difficult for some to understand she continued is, “We are not trying to take over their spot. We have a right to a spot too.”

Warren herself was passed over for a position a few years ago. It involved an opportunity to serve as mayor pro tem on the city council where there were similar unwritten rules for leadership rotation.

The mayor summed up the challenges faced by women, especially Black women, in community leadership roles, “We are just trying to help. We are not making big money. We care about our community and we have a right to do this,” she declared.

Perhaps it was her own experiences in addition to her leadership acumen that led Warren to interact with male members of the Planning Commission in the aftermath of the March 2 meeting about what happened.

“The more I reviewed the tape of the meeting

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S T O R Y opened the door to a conversation about merit, and earning a position on your merit, experience and qualifications; and how sometimes that can be viewed differently through different lenses.”

Fontana Planning Commissioner Cathline (Cathy) Fort (source: Cathline Fort)

and talked to some of them I don't think they realized the optics of what they did...how it looked to have done this to the lone woman on the commission and the only African-American.”

“Not everybody is racist or sexist,” she continued.

“I just think people do things they think are okay to get away with and you have to call them on it.

Fair is fair. She [Fort] is qualified. She was vicechair. There was no reason for her not to be the next chair.”

The mayor was asked whether she believed unconscious bias played a role in the other commissioners’ decision.

“I think it was self-serving,” she offered, explaining how the individual who was selected thought he had the votes and could get away with it, but after it happened and brought it to their attention, “They decided to do the right thing.”

When Warren contacted Commission members the night of the vote she asked, “What is going on here? You guys are kidding me, right?” She then left them alone to come to their own conclusion.

The Public Weighs In In the meantime, members of the public

Fontana Mayor Aquanetta Warren (Photo by Benoit Malphettes)

were reaching out to her about what happened.

“I told them I was fully aware of how it looked, but I was going to focus on how I get us together [as a community]. Everybody was 100 percent on that level.”

Whether working with local ministers, members of the Chamber of Commerce or others, the Mayor’s outreach efforts continue to expand. “I’m so happy we’re talking, not that we have not talked in the past.” Warren sees this as an opportunity to further engage residents on the myriad of issues exacerbated during the pandemic including racial justice, job losses, job opportunities, etc.

Fort echoed the importance of dialogue as she reflected on the reversal of the Commission’s leadership decision on March 16 when fellow commissioners elected her chair by acclamation.

“I know there's a lot of focus right now on diversity and inclusion, equity and belonging.

Organizations are working to do better in these areas and I think anytime we can challenge the norm and help people self-reflect, that's a good thing.”

She continued. “My hat is off to the individual they nominated for chair. He did ask me afterward why I declined [the position of secretary] and it

Changing Course During the March 16 meeting Sanchez respectfully declined the position of Commission chair, nominated Fort in his place and asked the other commissioners to support his decision and recommendation.

“I respect that he shared with me, his wife works with him in his business and his daughter works for a corporation and how he wants them to have the opportunities they rightfully deserve.”

Initially Sanchez said he did not see his nomination by the other men as anything other than their respect for his leadership. “But, after he had an opportunity to really self-reflect and think about why I told him I declined [the secretary’s position],” Fort explained, he felt nominating her and declining the position himself was the right thing to do.

“He did feel I deserved that position and when you think about how the process had gone the year before and the year before that and the year before that, why was it different this time?”

Anytime we can challenge the norms and help people self-reflect, though things may not change right away because change can be slow in coming Fort stated, “But, as John Lewis said, sometimes we’ve got to make good trouble. I could have accepted it and just rolled with it, but it was not right and I'm not just going to roll with it.”

Fort believes it made a difference when she answered his question honestly and directly about why she declined the nomination for secretary without being accusatory towards him.

In a similar situation in February, men on the Redlands City Council never changed course after they by-passed Mayor Pro-tem Denise Davis for mayor. The unwritten rules were the same but rather than vice-chair to chair it involved mayor pro-tem to mayor. Davis too was blind-sided during the election process and deprived an opportunity she was qualified and positioned to undertake. Like Fort she handled the disappointment with professionalism.

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IN THE NEWS

George Floyd family lawyer, Attorney Ben Crump (L) and Rev. Al Sharpton, outside the Hennepin County Government Center on the opening day of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on March 29, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (photo by Lorie Shaull/Flickr)

"I'm trying not to be pissed, because we've been here and done that too many times," she said, referring to other police officers acquitted in the deaths of unarmed Black people. She's watching the trial with apprehension, as she ponders what Floyd's killing and the way the trial has unfolded so far says about America and its values.

What led to Floyd’s death Chauvin, 45, who was eventually fired from the police force, is accused of killing a handcuffed Floyd last May by pinning his knee on the 46-yearold Black man's neck for 9 minutes, 29 seconds, as he lay face-down. Floyd had been accused of passing a counterfeit $20 bill at a neighborhood market.

Viewers found witnesses’ testimony compelling The first week of the trial has included emotional testimonies from several people who witnessed Floyd's death: The young woman, a teenager at the time, who filmed Floyd's last moments and told the courtroom she stays "up nights compelling the judge to order a 10-minute recess; the firefighter who begged officers to let her check Floyd's pulse as he gasped for air, saying, "I was desperate to help."

The grief and trauma of these witnesses has been on full display, filling in details from new perspectives to create a fuller picture of the scene that people around the world watched over cellphone video last May. For Kyra Walker, it was enough to tune out and shut down Twitter one day.

"I realized I just didn't have it in me to watch all this," she said.

Floyd's death was traumatizing enough for Walker, but seeing conversations about the trial on Twitter this week brought back a flood of emotions she has grappled with over the course of the last year.

"I had a moment where I just felt broken and I started thinking about

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publicnotices (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-202102732 p. 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: RS TRANSPORT SERVICE 5200 Chicago Ave. Apt G5 Riverside, Ca 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Rhenita Shenell Stewart 5200 Chicago Ave. Apt G5 Riverside, Ca 92507 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Rhenita Shenell Stewart 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 03/18/2021 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-202103254 p. 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: ULOLO EFWA 268 E. 7th Street Perris, CA 92570 RIVERSIDE COUNTY PO BOX 7823 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 Sarah Estele Lovella Singer 268 E. 7th Street Perris, CA 92570 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. Sarah Singer 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 03/11/2021 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-202102865 p. 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: WILLIAMSISTASBEAUTY SUPPLY 34119 San Sebastian Ave Murrieta, Ca 92563 RIVERSIDE COUNTY WILLIAMSISTASBEAUTY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 34119 San Sebastian Ave Murrieta, Ca 92563 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. Myesha Williams, 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 03/01/2021 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-202102258 p. 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: ALORIA BLOOM DIGITAL PUBLISHING 27467 Bunkerhill Drive Corona, CA 92883 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Vanessa Evone Calderon 27467 Bunkerhill Drive Corona, CA 92883 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. Vanessa Evone Calderon 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 03/16/2021 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-202103084 p. 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: NAILS BY JANE 150 E. Lakeshore Dr, Unit 8 Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Jane – Jeong 150 E. Lakeshore Dr, Unit 8 Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 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

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Public Comments: San Bernardino Wards 5 and 6 Need Representation on Committees

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Campaign photo Councilmember Kimberly Calvin (source: Hardy Brown)

t the last regular meeting Congressman Pete Aguilar gave a very informative presentation on the “American Rescue Plan” and advised San Bernardino would receive $84 plus million dollars.

The Congressman emphasized San Bernardino was getting more than other cities of similar size because of its poverty rate and other factors used in the criteria established by the federal government Hardy Brown, Sr. for allocation and further stressed the need for Publisher Emeritus transparency and local citizen involvement on how Contributor the money is used.

Photo by Benoit Maphettes I just want to remind them of the importance of local citizen involvement because I have the impression from Councilmembers Kimberly Calvin and Ben Reynoso people living in their wards do not have the right to represent their own local interests.

Take for example their appointment of Daniel Peeden to the Public Safety and Human Relations Commission by 5th Ward Councilmember Reynoso and the appointment of the same Daniel Peeden to the General

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Plan Advisory Committee by 6th Ward Councilmember Calvin. Yet, Peeden lives in neither of their wards. He is a resident of the 7th Ward and someone who also happens to be an employee of Assemblymember Eloise Reyes who lives in the City of Grand Terrace and Peeden is not the only one. There are other appointees by these two council members with ties to Assemblymember Reyes.

A question for Councilmembers Calvin and Reynoso to think about: Whose interest are you representing, the people who elected you or Assemblymember Reyes?

I want to remind Calvin, she ran on the slogans, “A leader for the people,” and “Put your community first,” according to her campaign material. Was that just a campaign statement to the people in the 6th Ward to get their votes? Some people in the community are saying she does not live in the 6th Ward or the city. That is not my issue at the moment, but her lack of commitment to fully represent the taxpayers in the ward she represents.

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publicnotices to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Jane Jeong 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 03/16/2021 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-202103044 p. 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BLACK SWAN CONSULTING 13763 Peyton Dr Moreno Valley, CA 92555 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Homa Azad Aimen 13763 Peyton Dr 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. Homa Azad Aimen 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 03/01/2021 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-202102312 p. 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: 2WAYCONTROL.COM TWOWAYCONTROL.COM 1307 W. 6th Street, Suite 119C Corona, CA 92882 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Omegastar Enterprises LLC 1307 W. 6th Street, Suite 119C Corona, CA 92882 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on January 1, 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. John Hagler, 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 03/25/2021 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-202103746 p. 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MINA’S TREATS 6409 Lancelot Ct Riverside, CA 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Carmelina – Sandoval 6409 Lancelot Ct 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. John Hagler, 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 03/25/2021 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-202103711 p. 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/2021 ___________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A.F.I AUTO BROKERS 5005 La Mart Drive, Suite 103 Riverside, CA 92507 Riverside County ANTHONY TERRENCE LUMPKIN 5005 La Mart Drive, Suite 103 Riverside, CA 92507 This business is conducted by: an individual Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/30/-1.

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 Anthony Terrence Lumpkin.

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 3/18/21 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-202103270 p. 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SETTLED AND CLOSED 4585 Temescal Canyon RD. Apt 303 Corona, CA 92883 RIVERSIDE COUNTY

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publicnotices Breanna Lashaye Marshall 4585 Temescal Canyon RD. Apt 303 Corona, CA 92883 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. Breanna Lashaye Marshall 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 03/29/2021 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-202103881 p. 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: HANDY DAN’S HOME SERVICES 6409 Lancelot Ct Riverside, Ca 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 6409 Lancelot Ct Riverside, Ca 92506 Daniel – Sandoval 6409 Lancelot Ct 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. Daniel Sandoval 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 03/30/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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(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-202103995 p. 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: DEC COLLECT 1976 El Milagro Rd San Jacinto, CA 92582 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Angela Rosalie Johnson 1976 El Milagro Rd San Jacinto, CA 92582 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/01/2021 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. Angela Johnson 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 03/31/2021 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-202104105 p. 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: APPLIANCE HERO 24592 Sunnymead Blvd Moreno Valley, CA 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Arturo – Flores 25516 Wedmore Drive Moreno Valley, CA 92553 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Arturo Flores 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 04/01/2021 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-202104201 p. 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SWEET COMFORT PIES SETTLED AND CLOSED 4585 Temescal Canyon RD. Apt 303 Corona, CA 92883 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Breanna Lashaye Marshall 4585 Temescal Canyon RD. Apt 303 Corona, CA 92883 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. Breanna Lashaye Marshall 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 03/26/2021 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-202103828 p. 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: 2 LA POLISHED LA POLISHED 2 7431 Mayfield St Eastvale, CA 92880 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Bossladi LLC 7431 Mayfield St Eastvale, CA 92880 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. Devena Delavega Moreno, 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 03/26/2021 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-202103794 p. 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: R.I.S.E. INTEGRATIVE THERAPY CENTER 15740 Turnberry St

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Moreno Valley, CA 92555 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 6185 Magnolia Ave, Suite 210 Riverside, CA 92507 Carolette Yvonne King 1760 Palermo Dr Riverside, CA 92507 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Carolette Yvonne King 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 04/06/2021 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-202104407 p. 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: GARDEN BAY DISTRIBUTION 1110 Viewcrest Ct Corona, California 92882 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Garden Bay Distribution Corp 1110 Viewcrest Ct Corona, California 92882 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. Roberto Giovani Ramirez, 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 03/29/2021 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-202103891 p. 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/2021 ___________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: JAKE HANA SUSHI 31805 HWY 79 South #1 & #3 Temecula, CA 92592 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 420 Exchange Ste 250 Irvine, CA 92602 Two Treasures Inc 31805 Temecula Pkwy Ste Temecula, CA 92592 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. Hyon Chung John Bae, 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 03/25/2021 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-202103673 p. 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/2021

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Those who file Form 4868 will have until October 15 to file their 2020 tax return but doing so does not grant an extension of time to pay any taxes due. To avoid penalties and interest taxpayers should pay any federal income tax due by May 17.

Most tax refunds associated with e-filed returns are issued within 21 days.

Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and how in such a short time frame, it was like one Black death after the other, without a break," she said.

It has made her feel paranoid at times for her 11-year-old Black son anytime he leaves home.

The trial is only furthering the uneasiness many felt when the video of Chauvin pressing his knee to Floyd's neck started to circulate online.

"It took me a while to watch it because I know what these videos are about. I know the ending already," Thompson said.

Leigh Smith, a logistics operations manager who lives in the Detroit suburb of Grosse Pointe Park, said he has tuned in each day of the trial. He calls some of the testimony "freaking depressing."

"You catch a murder on camera and you're going to explain away to me that this man died of a heart attack?" Smith said of Floyd. "All this does is reaffirm the hatred and entrenchment of white supremacy and white domination over communities of color."

Brenda Hill, 57, of Detroit watched every video during every minute of the trial's first two days. Hill, who works for a nonprofit that advocates for low-wage workers, isn't so sure the rest of the country is viewing the trial — or how African Americans continue to be treated — through the same lens.

"We don't have any trust in this criminal justice system," she said. "I should be assured that by this time everyone saw what I did. I'm disgusted, I'm hurt by everything."

As witnesses and attorneys in the courtroom recount the final moments of Floyd's life in detail, the emotional trauma many Black Americans have felt over the last several years is resurfacing.

"Our country needs counseling," GillingsGayle said. "The witnesses have been grieving and suffering for the last 10 months. And we've all been grieving, too."

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monies awarded to Borrego health, and to the fellow FQHCs in the state, will be crucial to our healthcare’s system success,” Dr. Edgar Bulloch added.

In 2002, when Borrego Health gained recognition as an FQHC, it operated one clinic in Borrego Springs with 17 employees providing 7,400 patient visits. Borrego Health has grown to 1,300 employees serving over 267,000 patients in 27 clinics and six mobile units throughout San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.

Borrego Health’s scope of practice included primary care, pediatrics, urgent care, dentistry, women’s health, transgender health, mental health, and specialized services in hepatitis C and HIV. To learn more about Borrego Health, please visit borregohealth.org.

Nasir is a Chicago-based multiformat journalist with The Associated Press' Race and Ethnicity team. Williams, also a contributor to the team, reported from West Bloomfield, Michigan.

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Reminder: 2021 Tax, continued from page 4

Does the Extension Apply to CA State Taxes?

In alignment with the IRS the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) also postponed the state tax filing and payment deadline for individual taxpayers to May 17, 2021.

“We recognize what a challenging year this has been for Californians statewide,” said State Controller Betty T. Yee, when the change was announced. “Hopefully, this small measure of relief will continue to allow people to focus on their health and safety and navigate the complexities caused by the pandemic.”

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This story has been updated to correct that George Zimmerman's trial took place in 2013.

Chauvin should not have to stand trial at all and a release valve for others who might misidentify Chauvin’s potential conviction as absolution for a history of police brutality and the deaths of Black people at their hands.

Blood Sacrifice The concept of blood sacrifice is rooted in Babylonian, Canaanite and Ancient Nomadic rituals and once practiced in many cultures.

Those sacrificed, whether person or animal— were considered pure offerings to a higher power.

When one considers Chauvin’s long history of questionable behavior toward suspects—18 formal complaints filed against him in his 19 years on the force—most would hardly consider him worthy of what is today an expression of symbolic sacrifice.

Do not be confused by the media. Chauvin is not, nor can he ever be the victim in this scenario and as such, he cannot be considered a blood or any other type of sacrifice. It is a convenient bait and switch.

The real blood sacrifice in this story Floyd was the real blood sacrifice in this scenario, another Black man placed on the altar of America’s consciousness, a consciousness already dripping red for centuries with the blood of others.

In addition, it is written that in blood sacrifice rituals the offeror identifies with the sacrifice. America as represented by the State of Minnesota where Floyd was killed cannot be the offeror of a sacrifice in relation to the death of George Floyd because it has never identified itself with, nor valued the lives of, nor exhibited compassion toward its Black citizens. It only offers long overdue concessions when there is no other way forward. In this sense, Chauvin’s conviction may be an American concession, but he is no sacrifice.

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representatives of the modern-day paddy rollers—the sheriff and police unions.

Theoretically, a blood sacrifice is a form of atonement and American seems unwilling to take bold action by changing institutional norms to atone for previous wrongs against Blacks and charting a meaningful path toward redemption and reconciliation—although the Biden administration has taken some meaningful steps in this direction—it is a path America as a whole has yet to find the courage to travel.

Chauvin’s conviction will not mean...

The conviction of Chauvin, should it become a reality, can never be atonement for more than 400 years of brutal and unjust murders nor the economic, educational, criminal justice, political, housing, health and wealth inequalities suffered by American Blacks and other people of color. It will not even be considered a down payment.

Those of all races engaged in this modern-

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day struggle for equity and justice will not be distracted by a conviction nor numbed into accepting such conviction as a means of making George Floyd’s horrendous death more tolerable.

This is because even in the wake of Floyd’s death Black and Brown people in the inland region and around the nation continue to lose their lives under questionable and unreasonable circumstances at the hands of local police.

A blood sacrifice calls forth a willingness to grapple with the problems of life; and life in America is hard and unjust for dark people due to systemic and institutional problems undergirding the economic viability of this nation.

Chauvin is being tried for murder—period.

Don’t get it twisted. He is not now, nor will he ever be a blood sacrifice!

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

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represent the interests of citizens other than those in your wards. To my knowledge, Peeden’s appointment to the General Plan Advisory Committee positions him to play an important role in updating the city’s comprehensive General Plan. This plan will serve as a "blueprint" for how San Bernardino will grow and develop in seven areas: land use, transportation, conservation, noise, open space, safety, and housing.

The citizens of the 6th Ward will not have any input or say in these key seven elements of planning in the city where they live and pay taxes.

Please remember why you ran and who you are supposed to represent, which is not those who worked in your campaign or encouraged you to run but the voters in your ward you believed would represent their interests.

S.E. Williams Executive Editor

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