VOICE Issue April 22, 2021

Inland Southern California’s News Weekly

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Inside: San Bernardino Mayor Vetoes Bill to Remove Concrete Stockpiles in the City

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he right to speak guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. The Constitution includes the right to voice opinions, criticize others, and comment on matters of public interest.”

Far too many Inland Empire residents were already dead of COVID-19, when I received an email from a critic reacting to one of my recent opinion pieces.

I might have relegated it to my ‘round file’ as a reminder of how people see things differently (and that is certainly okay) were I not among those who believe “politics equaled death” regarding how some elected officials responded to the pandemic last year. We owe it to history to document observations beyond what will be written by those in power at all levels of government.

It is no secret, history, as documented, has traditionally omitted a lot, misrepresented a lot, distorted some truths, and blatantly lied about others. When the story of this pandemic is told, it should include details about what happened from a variety of perspectives and let history be the judge.

Background During some of the darkest COVID-19 days in 2020 two sets of county government officials, the Riverside and San Bernardino County Boards of Supervisors, ran over each other to criticize, argue against, and even file lawsuits to halt actions by Governor Newsom intended to help curb the spread of the deadly virus and save lives.

In my opinion local supervisors filed these suits for no reason other than to hold their party’s line, as most supervisors on both boards—though seated as nonpartisan—are Republicans. And, after all, toting the party line is nothing new in politics.

Furthermore and also in my opinion, the county lawsuits were less about keeping the community safe and were more focused on pacifying their base and keeping the economy afloat to help the 2020 election causes of their

dear leader, their party, and their own political interests, though neatly wrapped for public consumption in the usual arguments of wanting to save small businesses and the local economy.

My opinion In my opinion piece, “Two Public Health Directors in the IE are Out… A Coincidence or Not? I think Not!,” published March 30, https:// blackvoicenews.com/2021/03/30/keeping-itreal-two-public-health-directors-in-the-ie-areout-a-coincidence-or-not-i-think-not/, I spoke about Corwin Porter accepting his role as San Bernardino’s Public Health Director in 2020, while knowing his retirement was imminent.

I made no assessment regarding why this occurred, I just noted it happened, its timing, and the timing of his official retirement this year.

I also highlighted the potential advantage available to him for increased pension benefits resulting from his salary increase and how this impacts local taxpayers though I did not mention for a county with a 2019 poverty rate of 13.3% well above the national average of 10.5% for the same period any additional pension burden is too much.

Again, this was just an observation, and my opinion about what occurred.

The critic Perhaps the critic was sensitive to my stating a blinding flash of the obvious—something most government watchdogs and others know happens as it relates to placing people in higher paid positions to enhance their pensions. I hope by continuing to shine a light on this we can stop this disparate practice unless and until we are willing to create the same opportunities for every citizen from judge to janitor in this country—something we all know, is unlikely.

I not only offered this observation, I included a qualification regarding Porter that my critic conveniently chose to ignore, it read, “Who knows what negotiations take place “behind closed-doors”? I’m not saying this is what continued on page 14

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RE: California Assembly Bill 1183 - California Desert Conservation Program

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ssembly Member James Ramos (40th District) has introduced Assembly Bill 1183 to increase opportunities for desert conservation and access to natural habitats, particularly to minority communities who have suffered disproportionately from ongoing environmental crises and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hikers, bird watchers, rockhounds, night sky observers, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle enthusiasts will benefit from this bill.

California’s deserts serve as homes to unique plant and endangered wildlife species, in addition to important historical, cultural, and sacred sites within their borders.

Scientifically, they perform critical environmental roles, including capturing and storing carbon (CO2) in their soil and plant root systems, which otherwise would accelerate greenhouse emissions and the climate change crisis.

Assembly Member Ramos’ bill would create a program within the state Wildlife Conservation Board that would provide funding for projects in the California deserts that would conserve important habitat, provide increased recreation and public education, and protect cultural resources.

I want to thank Assembly Member Ramos for his innovative legislation that will lead to a healthier, more sustainable, and increasingly enjoyable California desert for all.

Jeff Cooper Resident of Apple Valley

Hiker in Joshua Tree National Park (source: nps.gov) A D V E R T O R I A L

Free First 5 California Kit Remains Essential to New Parents, Especially Now Kit Enters Digital Age with Online Version of Resource-Packed California Parent Guide

Sacramento – In 2001, First 5 California debuted its informative and resource-packed Kit for New Parents to millions of families and caregivers throughout the state. However, many parents of young children, especially families from under-resourced neighborhoods, are not aware of this free and valuable tool.

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents of children under the age of 5 who face barriers of literacy, poverty or disability experience difficulty accessing valuable information and resources that are essential during this time,” said First 5 California Executive Director Camille Maben.

“The Kit for New Parents fills that gap by delivering essential parenting resources right to their doors.”

The Kit contains everything from practical advice and parenting tips to child development and finding child care information. It also includes information about health and safety best practices during the current global pandemic. The Kit’s contents include: • California Parent Guide • What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick book • Numbers Touch and Feel children’s board book • California Poison Control brochure and magnet • Colorful, reusable First 5 California “Talk. Read. Sing.” tote bag First 5 California developed the Kit as an innovative evidence-based approach to reach new families with information about parenting practices and community resources. Over the years, it has evolved with technology and the needs of parents and is continuously updated to include information relevant to today’s families and childcare providers. For example, the California Parent Guide is now available online at parentguide.first5california.com for parents to access with their smartphones and mobile devices.

Parents and organizations can receive the physical Kit by visiting First 5 California’s ordering page at https://apps.ccfc.ca.gov/First5ParentingKits or by contacting their local First 5 county commission.

To date, First 5 California has distributed more than 5 million Kits for New Parents, including approximately 145,000 in 2020. To learn more about First 5 California, visit ccfc.ca.gov.

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San Bernardino County Receives Vaccine Support from Molina Healthcare of California

(Above):SB County Supervisor Curt Hagman and Molina Plan President Abbie Totten

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olina Healthcare of California is contacting eligible members in its network to schedule vaccine appointments for vulnerable individuals including those who are 65 years or older, those who identify as a high-risk ethnicity, and those with disabilities or other health conditions in San Bernardino County.

“The county is grateful to our partners at Molina Healthcare of California for making it possible to vaccinate so many more of our residents, especially those who are most at risk of being left behind,” said San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chair Curt Hagman.

Molina members who sign up for an appointment will also be able to register at least one additional person like a caregiver or spouse.

In addition, Molina is arranging transportation

for those who need assistance getting to the clinic.

The vaccines will be given at 550 E Hospitality Lane Suite 100, San Bernardino, and will take place every other Saturday, April 24, May 8, and May 22. Vaccinations and transportation will be available by appointment.

“Molina is proud to host San Bernardino County COVID-19 vaccine clinics at our local facility,” said Abbie Totten, Molina plan president. “We are using our wide network and employee volunteers to assist local health departments and help reach our high-priority members in the community.”

Molina has provided government-funded care for over 40 years.

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classifieds&publicnotices PUBLIC NOTICES 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 CNS-3459977# p. 4/15/2021, 4/22/2021 ______________________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that San Bernardino Community College District of San Bernardino County, acting by and through the Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as SBCCD, is soliciting a Request for QUALIFICATIONS for CEQA Compliance and Environmental Services , Measure CC Bond Program RFQ CC03-3640.12. All qualifications must be submitted no later 2:00pm PDT on May 3, 2021 . The RFQ document including submittal instructions can be found on SBCCD website: https://sbccd.edu/district-services/ facilities-planning-construction/ construction-bid-opportunities.php and PlanetBids https://pbsystem. planetbids.com/portal/29414/portalhome . All addenda will be posted on the same websites, and Proposers are solely responsible for obtaining any and all original documents and submitting their SOQ according to the specifications within the RFQ document, including all addenda. The District reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs and to be the sole judge of the merits of each submission.

The District intends to create a prequalified list of consultants as a result of this RFQ. 4/22/21 CNS-3458401# p. 4/22/2021 ______________________________ SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Notice Inviting Bids Prospective bidders are hereby notified that the SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY ("AGENCY" and/or "Owner") will receive sealed bid proposals for the FUEL FARM EXPANSION PROJECT (the "Project")

The complete Bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the Bidder’s name, the project name, SBIAA project number 53476, and the words "Sealed Bid - Do Not Open" clearly marked on the outside of the mailing envelope.

Bids may not be submitted by facsimile or electronic telecommunication. Bids submitted via USPS or other courier service must have the project name and the words "Sealed Bid - Do Not Open" clearly marked on the outside of the mailing envelope. All Bids shall be submitted by delivery to the AGENCY at the address provided below and will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 .

Bids will be publicly opened and read at that time. Any bids received after the specified date and time will be rejected and returned unopened.

The address for delivery of Bids is: SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Attention: Assistant Secretary of the Commission 1601 E. 3rd Street, Suite 100 San Bernardino, California 92408 The selected contractor shall construct all improvements in accordance with the project plans and specifications and the request for proposals specific to this bid package. Time of completion is 230 Calendar Days from the issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed . Any questions or communications shall be in writing.

Written questions regarding details of the project will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 .

Written questions must be directed to Jeff Barrow, Director of Development , SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY at jbarrow@ sbdairport.com , or the street address for submitting bids. Contract Documents may be obtained from the AGENCY's website, www.sbiaa.org.

A full list of all requirements regarding this project can be found in the project specifications. All information, addendums, and notices regarding this Project will be posted to the AGENCY website. It is the sole responsibility of all perspective respondents to check the website for any pertinent information that may be issued. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 1601 E. 3rd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408 on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Each Bidder must be licensed in the State of California and qualified to perform the Work described in the project specifications.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3300, the contractor must possess the following classification of contractor's license: Class “A”. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check or bid bond for ten (10%) percent of the base bid amount. Said check shall be made payable to the SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY and when delivered with a proposal, shall constitute a guaranty that Bidder will, if an award is made to them in accordance with the terms of said Bidder's proposals: execute a contract on the AGENCY’s standard form, together with Labor Code Certification thereon; furnish contract performance and payment bonds

with a corporate surety or sureties satisfactory to the AGENCY, each for not less than one-hundred percent (100%) of total bid price; furnish certificates of insurance evidencing that all insurance coverage required by the contract has been secured.

Each contractor to whom a contract is awarded must pay the prevailing rates and post copies thereof at the job site. In addition, it is also the responsibility of each contractor to follow all requirements of the State of California Labor Code as it relates to public works contracts. Before work can begin on a public works contract, the contractor shall submit a Public Works Contract Award Information Form (DAS 140) to an applicable Apprenticeship Program (AP) that can supply apprentices to the public work site. The contractor shall also request dispatch of required apprentices from the (AP) for each apprentice craft or trade. The contractor is to use a Request for Dispatch of an Apprentice Form (DAS 142) to submit the written request. Bidders are hereby notified that the prevailing rate of per diem wages, as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations, applicable to the work to be done for the locality in which the work is to be performed in compliance with Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California are on file in the AGENCY’s principal office at the address listed above and will be made available to any interested party upon request. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Bidders are hereby notified that the prevailing rate of per diem wages, as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations, applicable to the work to be done for the locality in which the work is to be performed in compliance with Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California are on file in the AGENCY’s principal office at the address listed above and will be made available to any interested party upon request. All perspective General Contractors and Sub-Contractors must have registered with the DIR prior to submitting any bid documents. Any bid where the contractors do not have the appropriate registration number will be returned as non- responsive.

The AGENCY reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularity or to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder consistent with the award of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Bidder may not withdraw their bid for one hundred and twenty (120) days after bid opening. SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY San Bernardino, California By: /s/ Jennifer Farris, Assistant Secretary of the Commission 4/22, 4/29/21 CNS-3459935# p. 4/22, 4/29/2021 ______________________________ HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

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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 CNS-3459977# p. 4/22/2021 ______________________________ VEHICLE SALES NOTICE OF SALE OF VEHICLE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California.

The undersigned will sell the following vehicle(s) at lien sale at said time(s) on: 04/30/21 at 10:00 AM to wit: Make/Yr. 2014 HONDA Lic. 7DGP862 Vin. 1HGCR2F36EA082237 Location: 5391 BROOKS ST, MONTCLAIR,CA. Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the undersigned for towing, storage, labor, materials, and lien charges, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. p. 4/22/2021 ______________________________ 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, 30755-D 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, 30755-D 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 CVMV2100707 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: MARCELA DOMINGUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MARCELA DOMINGUEZ to.

JACOUELINE MARCELA DOMINGUEZ VALLE. 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: 05/27/21 Time: 1:30 PM Dept: MV2.

The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 13800 HEACOCK ST, D201, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Black Voice News, 1201 University Avenue, Suite 210, Riverside, CA 92507.

Date: 3/24/2021 ERIC V. ISAAC, Judge of the Superior Court p. 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2021 ______________________________ 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 1-844-621-3956 (toll free) or 1-213-306-3065 ENTER MEETING NO. 805677178 OR VISIT, HTTPS://RIVERSIDECOURTS/MEET/ HCHDEPT8WEBEX, TYPE 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

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Riverside, San Bernardino Halt Use of J&J Vaccine as CDC Recommends Pause Due to Rare Blood Clots

Zeke Miller, Luran Neegaard and Matthew Perrone | Associated Press

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he U.S. on Tuesday recommended a "pause" in using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of rare but potentially dangerous blood clots, a development that could jeopardize the rollout of vaccines around the world.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration announced that they were investigating unusual clots that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination. The FDA commissioner said she expected the pause to last a matter of days.

The clots occurred in veins that drain blood from the brain and occurred together with low platelets, the fragments in blood that normally form clots. All six cases were in women between the ages of 18 and 48. One person died, and all of the cases remain under investigation.

Number of Doses Given in US More than 6.8 million doses of the J&J vaccine have been given in the U.S., the vast majority with no or mild side effects.

Any slowdown in the dissemination of the shots could have broad implications for the global vaccination effort. The J&J vaccine held particular promise for less affluent countries because its single-dose regimen and relatively simple storage requirements would make it easier to use in the developing world.

The FDA said the cases under investigation appear similar to unusual clots that European authorities say are possibly linked to another COVID-19 vaccine not yet cleared in the U.S., from AstraZeneca. European regulators have stressed that the AstraZeneca risk appears to be lower than the possibility of developing clots from birth control pills.

CDC Considers Way Forward Federally run mass vaccination sites will pause the use of the J&J shot, and states and other providers are expected to follow. The other two authorized vaccines, from Moderna and Pfizer, make up the vast share of COVID-19 shots administered in the U.S. and are not

affected by the pause.

"I'd like to stress these events appear to be extremely rare. However COVID-19 vaccine safety is a top priority," acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock said at a news conference.

A CDC committee will meet Wednesday to discuss the cases, and the FDA has also launched an investigation into the cause of the clots and low platelet counts.

Authorities have not seen similar clots after use of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, the CDC's Dr. Anne Schuchat said.

Pause Not Mandatory FDA officials emphasized that Tuesday's action was not a mandate. Doctors and patients could still use J&J's vaccine if they decide its benefits outweigh its risks for individual cases, said Dr. Peter Marks.

The agencies recommend that people who were given the J&J vaccine should contact

their doctor if they experience severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks.

J&J said in a statement that it was aware of the reports of blood clots, but that no link to its vaccine had been established. The company also said it would delay the rollout of its vaccine in Europe as a precaution.

CDC Warns Against Typical Blood Clot Treatment U.S. health authorities cautioned doctors against using a typical clot treatment, the bloodthinner heparin. "In this setting, administration of heparin may be dangerous and alternative treatments need to be given," the FDA and CDC said.

Connection between Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca Vaccine Clots Unknown continued on page 18

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San Bernardino Mayor Vetoes Bill to Remove Concrete Stockpiles in the City

A mountainous pile of concrete left behind for several months located on North Palm Avenue and West Verdemont Drive. (Photo credit: Raehdojhn Rice)

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an Bernardino City Councilmembers believe leftover debris from a burned-out warehouse may cause environmental and health risks to residents.

Oxbow Project remains a nuisance for San Bernardino residents In the course of the George Floyd protests, a fire —unrelated to the protests— destroyed a 600,000 square-foot Amazon warehouse in Redlands along the 2200 block of West Lugonia Avenue June 5, 2020.

Details on how the fire started are still under investigation.

City staff issued a permit in July 2020 allowing the cement developer, Cemex, to relocate the stockpile from Redlands and grind it on-site at the north end of San Bernardino.

Thousands of shipments of debris were discarded near residents just up the street from Palm Elementary School and Tom Minor Park.

In Oct. 2020, residents demanded Cemex stop grinding on-site, claiming debris was blowing into their homes and cars. Cemex has since abandoned the project.

Documentation by The Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reveals that “sanding, grinding, or cutting concrete can release large amounts of dust containing high levels of crystalline silica. Prolonged or repeated exposure can lead to a disabling

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and often fatal lung disease called silicosis. Some studies also indicate a link between crystalline silica exposure and lung cancer.”

Now, residents and a majority of the council want the debris removed.

The estimated amount of diesel trucks to remove the stockpile of broken concrete from San Bernardino is 2,800 truckloads.

Peggi Hazlett, a homeowner in the 5th Ward, Verdemont community just south of the Oxbow Project said her family had a front row seat to the ongoing project. She stressed the city must ensure it never happens again.

“We have lived with this health hazard for long enough,” she said.

“Every opportunity was afforded the current developer to remedy the unpermitted construction debris pile from the burned down Amazon building. This never should have happened.”

“It's really appalling that we have to make this type of decision that costs the city,” Kimberly Calvin, councilwoman representing the sixth ward said.

Mayor John Valdivia vetoes use of funds to remove stockpile San Bernardino City Council passed a 4-3 vote to appropriate two million dollars from the city’s undesignated General Fund reserve to support the cost of debris removal on April 7. It was vetoed by Mayor John

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Support for High Speed Rail Routes through San Bernardino County S.E. Williams | Executive Editor ntario Convention Center officials have written in support of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing the high speed rail company, Brightline West, to explore additional and independent routes within Caltrans’ existing right-of-way along Interstate 15 for its future passenger rail service—including one between the Victor Valley and Rancho Cucamonga.

Brightline West is the company selected to run the high-speed rail route between Las Vegas and Victor Valley scheduled to open in 2023.

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Highspeed Rail Options This newest proposal, separate from Brightline’s Las Vegas-Victor Valley system, will extend service from the initial Victor Valley terminus into Rancho Cucamonga, with connections into the Metrolink system providing access to Los Angeles and other key cities and destinations in Southern California.

The MOU between (MOU) between the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), California Department of Transportation (CalTrans), California HighSpeed Rail Authority, and Brightline West if approved, will purportedly generate tens of thousands of jobs, while also establishing a carfree, emission free, transportation option for those traveling between Las Vegas and Southern California.

Why Ontario Convention Center Supports MOU According to Michael Krouse, President and CEO of the Ontario Convention Center, “Brightline’s high-speed rail project will help California reach its sustainability goals by removing more than three million cars annually from our roadways in addition to 400,000 metric tons of carbon emissions.”

Other Written Support Frank J. Navarro, President, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority also provided written support of the MOU citing how strong connectivity between communities will be continued on page 14

Brightline high speed rail (source: wikipedia.org)

Bobby Seale Speaks as Part of the Moreno Valley BRAAF Program’s Unity Day Event Staff | VOICE

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n Wednesday, April 28 beginning at 6:00 p.m. the founder of the Black Panther Party, Bobby Seale will speak at the SBX African American Unity Day designed to highlight Riverside County's Building Resiliency in African- American Families (BRAAF) Program.

The event theme of the event, hosted on Zoom, will be "Building A Healthy Black Community."

"The Black Panther Party is a legendary organization for the African-American community. It gives us hope, pride, and a vision Bobby Seale (Source: BRAAF) of what is possible when the community unites for a common purpose. As the founder of the organization,

Bobby Seale is a national treasure," said Corey Jackson, CEO of SBX. SBX (Sigma Beta Xi Inc.) is a provider of the BRAAF program in Moreno Valley. The program enables young African-American males to understand who they are-including their responsibilities and feelings; builds resiliency and starts them and their parents/guardians on a journey of self-discovery. This is accomplished through a variety of experiential learning situations.

The program also provides services for those identified with mental health needs.

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Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California to Provide Inclusive Community Space, Affordable Housing Leo Cabral | Managing Editor

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he Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California seeks to archive local civil rights movements past, present and future so individuals can have access to accurate history.

The project’s development began over 20 years ago with several organizations meeting to discuss how they can record the stories of local heroes who impacted their community.

“It was then that the Civil Rights Institute of Southern California became a reality,” said Rose Mayes, Vice President of the Board of Directors. “The mission was to memorialize and bring to the public’s attention the historical, current and emerging events happening within our community, and those champions making things happen.”

Mayes and others want to provide an all-inclusive platform where community members can come together and discuss how today’s civil rights issues impact minority groups.

interactive maps from ArcGIS software and visitors’ smartphones in addition to art and sculptures to encourage younger crowds to immerse themselves in these stories.

Beginning a Conversation “I'm hopeful that the institute and the opening of this exhibition launches a conversation about what history has been and what the potential will be for addressing contemporary issues like Black Lives Matter, hate towards the Asian American community and violence toward the LGBTQ+ community,” said Vince Moses, Ph.D, lead art curator for the exhibit. “All of this is very important to get Rose Mayes into the open to address it in a constructive and positive manner.”

The Civil Rights Institute will be located within the Mission Heritage Plaza, a multi-purpose community hub for the institute, the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, affordable housing, an interactive civil rights museum, a diversity center and many more resources for the inland area.

There will be 72 affordable housing units available, with room for seniors, veterans and Section 8 housing. It will be steps away from the Fox Performing Arts Theater in downtown Riverside. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2022.

Shirley Coates All volunteers involved in making the plaza and institute be a diverse a reality aim to create a safe and inclusive space for underserved inland community members to learn and grow together.

“When people learn about one another, we get to understand them better, work together, play together and live together,” Mayes said.

Visit www. inlandcivilrights.org for more information about the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California.

Visit www. fairhousing.net for more information on the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County.

The Design Committee A committee of 15 volunteers representing nonprofits, artists, museums, libraries and news media, in association with the Riverside African American Historical Society (RAAHS) under the leadership of committee chair Shirley Coates, are developing an exhibit for the grand opening of the Civil Rights Institute.

“In addition to focusing on African Americans, this will exhibit,” Coates said.

The RAAHS exhibit’s overarching theme is “adversity, hope and triumph.” It will highlight individuals in aviation, education, business, and sports.

“This is part of a legacy,” Coates said. “This is going to be here for years and years to come. And that's why I'm excited because I have an opportunity to be part of history and say, ‘I played a part in guiding them and in making this happen.’”

A digital rendition of the Mission Heritage Plaza upon. (Source: inlandcivilrights.org) The exhibit will utilize

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Equal Justice USA Applauds $10mm Investment in Violence Prevention S.E. Williams | Executive Editor

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qual Justice USA is a national nonprofit working to transform the justice system in states across the country including California, where it joined 34 other organizations in 2019 and pressed state legislators to increase funding to the California Violence Intervention & Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program.

The organization works at the intersection of criminal justice, public health, and racial justice, “to elevate healing over retribution, meet the needs of survivors, advance racial equity, and build community safety.”

Recently, Equal Justice USA has been working with a coalition of organizations who are on the ground in several New Jersey communities driving innovative programs and interventions that are reducing violence.

This week the organization took a critical step toward growing that work and delivering true public safety to communities, this time in New Jersey.

Public Safety is Crucial as Gun Violence Rises “We are on the verge of a new era of public safety in which it’s clear that traditional law enforcement can no longer be the single point of contact continued on page 18

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publicnotices a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Mark W. Regus II, 1365 W. Foothill Blvd, Suite 2, Upland, CA 91786 P. 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/2021 ______________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES 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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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 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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a

fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code).I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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 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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was

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happened, I’m merely offering it as a possibility.”

My critic advised me, “Corwin is perhaps the kindest, most dedicated, and most honorable person who has ever worked for the county and who I have encountered in my professional career.”

To that I say, I have no reason to doubt Corwin Porter is as described. However, I never made any comment in my piece about Porter’s personal attributes nor his commitment to his job one way or the other beyond, “Porter served the county more than 30 years before taking the position.”

I further highlighted how, while county supervisors were suing Newsom late last year, Porter told the LA Times, “He worried the holiday gatherings and travel were going to add to an already “scary situation.” Porter also declared, “I’m not sure if everyone’s listening anymore.”

What I conveyed The point of my opinion piece, which my critic so willfully ignored, was that Porter— like Riverside County’s Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser (also mentioned in the piece) and who often found himself at odds with Riverside County Supervisors over the local response to COVID-19—made public statements that appeared at odds with the direction pursued by the Board of Supervisors in San Bernardino County.

During one of the most dangerous periods of the pandemic while public health experts Porter and Kaiser raised concerns and waved red flags as the virus sickened more locals and the death toll continued to climb, board supervisors in both counties were taking a different approach and using taxpayer dollars to file suit against actions taken by the governor designed to keep constituents safe. My bottom line, while the supervisors played politics, people got sick and died—that is my opinion.

The critic also accused me of creating a false impression that Porter was fired though I never used the word fired, noted the high praise he received from county officials upon his departure, and repeated at least three times, Porter “retired.”

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When the departures of both Kaiser and Porter were announced the same day, I highlighted what is noted above. Those who follow this column know I end each week with, “This is just my opinion . . .”

I have a right to my opinion Apparently, my critic feels I do not have a right to an opinion. However, I have a voice and the First Amendment of the Constitution applies as much to me as it does to everyone else in this county or country.

If the critic disagrees, then in my professionalism I respect his right to do so-offering him more grace than he offered me in his criticism.

In doing so however, I am unwilling to let his accusations of “faulty assumptions and false accusations” go unanswered. Just to set the record straight, I made observations and offered opinions—there is a difference.

I must also call out how the critic selectively sought to discredit my position by pretending it was a personal attack on Porter when it is evident whatever occurred regarding his pension was within the authority of the Board of Supervisors to decide, not his.

My piece was written as an indictment of those leading the county, and their inability to (1) do the right thing relative to protecting taxpayer dollars when it comes to pension payments; and (2) most importantly, how they willingly played politics with people’s lives during the pandemic while the health director was publicly declaring concerns over the virus and its expanding risks to people’s health and safety.

Finally, the critic noted, “Keeping it real” means taking the time and making the effort to get it right before you engage in character assassination.” I consider this a petty attack and just another weak and punitive red herring attempt to discredit my opinion and distract from how San Bernardino County Supervisors put politics ahead of people during a deadly pandemic.

Of course, as I say every week, this is just my opinion. I’m keeping it real.

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Youth & Family Rites of Passage Program (ROP), developed by Dr. Aminifu Harvey. It centers on the Nguzo Saba and RIPSO principles of truth, justice, righteousness, harmony, balance, reciprocity, and propriety.

The goal of the BRAAF program is the empowerment of Black male adolescents through a nine-month Rites of Passage Program.

BRAAF serves boys enrolled in middle school, who meet criteria, into an after-school program that meets for 3 hours per day/ 3 times per week.

The program provides a multifaceted program to a 15-member youth group.

Sigma Beta Xi Inc’s (SBX) mission is to break the cycle of poverty and violence through mentoring, education, and community organizing. Since 1998, SBX has provided mentoring, youth development, and antipoverty services in the Inland Empire to youth of color and their families in the communities of Riverside County.

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critical to the next phase of California’s economic growth as the state emerges from the global pandemic.

Brightline West is expected to generate 40,000 construction jobs. The number of projected permanent jobs at 1,000 is far less, however the project is expected to contribute $9 billion in economic impact and $1 billion in tax revenue according to Navarro, while also improving air quality by removing 400,000 tons of CO2 each year.

“This will help California achieve its sustainability goals and provide a significant economic boost to local communities in San Bernardino County,” he declared.

Concluding his reasons for supporting the MOU Navarro declared, “Increasing transportation options will allow a quicker, more efficient, and safer travel experience along the nationally significant I-15 corridor.”

Diversified transportation options are considered by many as pivotal to ensuring California remains a place of choice for residents, businesses, and visitors.

publicnotices 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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was

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publicnotices 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 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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-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.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202103673 p. 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/2021 ______________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SHIELD YOURSELF 29350 Coral Island Court Menifee, California, 92585 RIVERSIDE COUNTY WHY CC LLC 29350 Coral Island Court Menifee, California, 92585 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. Yolanda D. Collier, 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 04/13/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement

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NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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European authorities investigating the AstraZeneca cases have concluded clots appear to be similar to a very rare abnormal immune response that sometimes strikes people treated with heparin, leading to a temporary clotting disorder.

While it's not clear yet if the reports among J&J recipients are related, doctors would treat these kinds of unusual clots like they treat people who have the heparin reaction — with different kinds of blood thinners and sometimes an antibody infusion, said Dr. Geoffrey Barnes, a clot expert at the University of Michigan.

As authorities investigate whether the clots really are related to the J&J vaccine, Barnes stressed that Americans should get vaccinated as soon as possible using the other two available vaccines, from Pfizer and Moderna.

Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines Still Recommended "If you have a chance to get vaccinated with those, we strongly encourage it. The risks of COVID are real and they're high," Barnes said.

Jeff Zients, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, said 28 million doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available for states this week, more than enough to keep up the nation's pace of 3 million shots a day despite the J&J pause.

Asked if the government was overreacting to six cases out of more than 6 million vaccinations, Schuchat said recommendations will come quickly.

Because these unusual clots require special treatment, "it was of the utmost importance to us to get the word out," she said. "That said, the pandemic is quite severe and cases are increasing in lots of places and vaccinations are critical."

States and cities swiftly moved to implement the pause. New York state Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker said people with Tuesday appointments for J&J vaccines at state-run mass vaccination clinics will instead get the Pfizer vaccine.

The city of Dallas had planned to begin an in-home vaccination program using the J&J vaccine for homebound or elderly people. The city said it will pause the program until more guidance is released.

The J&J vaccine received emergency use authorization from the FDA in late February with great fanfare. Yet the shot only makes up a small fraction of the doses administered in the U.S. J&J has been plagued by production delays and manufacturing errors at the Baltimore plant of a contractor.

Last week, the drugmaker took over the facility to scale up production in hopes of meeting its commitment to the U.S. government of providing about 100 million doses by the end of May. Only about 9 million of the company's doses have been delivered to states and are awaiting administration, according to CDC data.

Until now concern about the unusual blood clots has centered on the vaccine from AstraZeneca, which has not yet received authorization in the U.S. Last week, European regulators said they found a possible link between the shots and a very rare type of blood clot that occurs together with low blood platelets, one that seems to occur more in younger people.

The European Medicines Agency stressed that the benefits of receiving the vaccine outweigh the risks for most people. But several countries have imposed limits on who can receive the vaccine; Britain recommended that people under 30 be offered alternatives.

But the J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines are made with the same technology. Leading COVID-19 vaccines train the body to recognize the spike protein that coats the outer surface of the coronavirus. But the J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines use a cold virus, called an adenovirus, to carry the spike gene into the body. J&J uses a human adenovirus to create its vaccine while AstraZeneca uses a chimpanzee version.

U.S. stock markets initially dropped on the J&J news, but some indices were up slightly by late morning. Johnson & Johnson shares were down nearly 3 percent, an unusually big drop for the drug giant, with more shares changing hands in the first two hours than on an average day.

Associated Press writers Emily Wagster Pettus, Karen Matthews, Jill Bleed and Linda A. Johnson contributed to this report.

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EMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

The funds are available under the Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Since the program launched Monday April 12, call volumes have remained so high, many of those wishing to apply for assistance were unable to file their claims. CNN reports the agency received more than a million calls within the first 90 minutes of opening its lines.

You Must Call to Apply FEMA advises those eligible for this reimbursement not to get discouraged but rather to wait a few days and try again as there is no deadline to file your application.

The number for the COVID-19 Assistance Line is (844) 684-6333. It is open for calls Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT. You must call this dedicated toll-free phone number to complete an application for the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance funding. Those who call will receive application assistance from FEMA representatives. Multilingual services are available.

Eligibility To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions: § The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. § The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19. § The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020. § There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.

Beware of Fraud FEMA has also posted an important Fraud Alert on its website advising it has received reports of scammers reaching out to people offering to register them for funeral assistance. FEMA has not sent any such notifications and does not contact people before they register for assistance.

To review a list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance program visit FEMA’s Funeral Assistance FAQ page.

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Valdivia, the following day.

Theodore Sanchez, councilman representing the first ward, said the safest and fastest way to recover from this error is to bury the debris on-site. He said the two million dollars could be allocated to further improve other parts of his ward.

“Crushing on the site is the best and safest option for us,” he said.

The councilman, however, did not provide an estimate of what it would cost to bury the debris on-site in comparison to the two million dollar plan using 2,800 truckloads it would take to get rid of it.

Sandra Ibarra, mayor pro-tem, refused to give the contractors another chance to right their wrongs, since they had continuously disregarded removing the pile for several months.

“The developer was not responsive to the city,” she said. “To give them another chance is something I am not willing to consider here.”

Ben Reynoso, councilman representing the fifth ward, where the pinpointed project occurred demanded this be considered a priority and safety hazard. He said residents sent him videos of debris sprayed on cars and homes.

“I'm almost gonna cry right now thinking about young children with asthma. Parents telling me new coughs are developing because they're breathing it,” he said. “These are our people. You don't live in this ward but this is your city, too.”

Fred Shorett, councilman representing ward 5, voted against the removal of the Oxbow Project’s cement pile. He disagreed that the project was doing any damage to the surrounding area.

“I’m not going to support this of course,” he said. “Maybe it was a blunder on our part. But you know, sometimes you cut your losses.”

“I heard it took 30 days to get there and no one had anything to question at all?” she asked rhetorically. “Yet, here we are faced with this two to four million dollar price tag to satisfy the fifth ward residents, who either-way have to pay.

We all have to pay.”

Michael Huntley, director of community and economic development in San Bernardino, revealed there was in fact a temporary use permit issued July 2020 for stockpiling material on that property.

Valdivia refused to comment on the record if he accepted donations from the developer.

Reynoso asked, “Are you refusing to comment on the record, because there are 460’s [campaign disclosure statements] that say that you did.”

Allegations of misconduct Calvin said this was a “costly mistake” and criticized city staff for having ongoing conversations with the developer.

She claimed there have been emails outlining conversations between city staff and Cemex about how and when the debris would get to Palm Avenue and West Verdemont Drive.

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Similar concerns in other wards Juan Figueroa, councilman representing the third ward, shared there were other parts of the city left in the dark with the same issue.

He said there is an abandoned concrete stockpile dumped in an empty field near San Bernardino Valley College. Residents have been complaining of rodent infestations and other health issues.

“I just really wish there was the same amount of indignation for what's happening in other areas of the city as well,” he said. “It's inappropriate that we're not even addressing some of those issues.”

Cheetara Piry is a community journalist who found passion in bringing a new voice to writing with the hope of engaging communities and spotlighting local journalism as a way to enact real change.

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for safety in communities,” said Will Simpson, director of violence reduction initiatives for Equal Justice USA. “This is crucial as gun violence continues to rise around the country. We must invest in proven community-based violence intervention and prevention models that treat violence like the public health issue that it is and that expand the public safety ecosystem to truly include the public. Governor Murphy’s announcement marks an important step in that shift.”

“This evolution is possible because of the unwavering, ground-breaking work of community-based violence intervention organizations using public health strategies to make their neighborhoods much safer. But there is a long way to go. This investment is significant but still a fraction of law enforcement budgets across the state.

Reimagining Public Safety “It wasn’t long ago that our society saw policing as the only solution to violence. Much has changed in a short period of time, beginning with the emergence of community-based organizations with a deep understanding of how trauma and a deficit of resources and support can ignite violence.”

In addition to its work in the coalition, EJUSA runs Trauma to Trust, the successful community-police relationship training program currently situated in Newark, where more than 200 officers have undergone the training.

Equal Justice USA (EJUSA) works to transform the justice system by ending the death penalty, strengthening programs that help crime survivors rebuild their lives, and promoting trauma-informed responses to violence that save lives and heal communities.

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