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The Bridges that Carried Us Over Collecting Black Oral Histories in the Inland Empire

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We Are Not Powerless! We Can Push Our Way Out of the Pandemic

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hree thousand three hundred and thirty-one Americans died of COVID-19 on Thursday, September 9. This was followed on Friday with 2418 additional souls following them to eternity.

Included among the two-day losses were 48 people from the inland region.

When similar losses were experienced day after day last December and continuing through early March of this year, many scrambled to get in line for the newly released COVID-19 vaccines in hopes of protecting themselves and others while also moving the nation back to some sense of normalcy.

I sometimes question whether we are now too distracted with so much competing for our attention to notice the rising death count--like a 20 year war ending and service members are killed in the process; Congress struggling with issues related to voter suppression, infrastructure and other critical economic issues; climate change wreaking havoc from coast to coast and places in between; the 20th anniversary of 9-11, a recall election here in California; redistricting; and the nation’s conservative-controlled Supreme Court having just hobbled Roe v Wade.

Where is the outrage?

I sometimes wonder whether we have become calloused...grown too accustomed, too accepting of the magnitude of loss. I question how it seems to some extent, that we have acquiesced to, “this is just the way it is--the virus is going to kill people, it’s an acceptable loss.”

Where is the outrage I wonder in Black communities as we look South and see our people dying in such great numbers because their Red State governors and legislators are knowingly and willingly sacrificing their lives with outrageous mandates aimed at putting their lives at risk under the guise of protecting state’s rights and personal freedoms?

If Black and Brown people were being lined up and shot we would cry out. Were they left stranded in flood waters and left to die we would demand their rescue. In the age of COVID, the

actions of many governors with the tacit approval of their legislators is just as life threatening to vulnerable minorities.

I refuse to accept this as normal . . .No one with compassion can accept this as normal.

There is certainly a lot going on but unless the nation finds a way to stop this virus in its tracks, in the long run, nothing else will matter.

In July, President Biden spoke optimistically about vaccine progress and advised those who were vaccinated they could now enjoy life without masks. Although many among the vaccinated remained cautious, others took him at his word and went about their lives in a way that was nearly pre-pandemic.

That was, however, before the rise of the highly contagious Delta variant and the begrudging recognition that there are far too many Americans—about 80 million—who refuse to take the vaccine.

The impact of Delta Then, the Delta variant exploded. Even as the numbers of those being impacted by the variant climbed—those who were vaccinated felt they were wearing a suit of armor, until the number of breakthrough cases that first appeared to be nominal began to climb.

The good news is that most of these

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First 5 San Bernardino Gives Over 500 Backpacks and Kits to Local Kids

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104-degree day with zero clouds in the sky was not enough to discourage people from coming out in search of free school supplies for their children.

On Saturday, August 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., First 5 San Bernardino hosted a drive-thru backpack and kinder kit event to provide basic school supplies for the County’s preschoolers and kindergarteners.

Over 535 backpacks and 600 kinder kits were given out to local children. The kits included basic supplies such as scissors, crayons, pencils, glue sticks, large erasers, pencil boxes and a book.

Sixteen community organizations also participated in the event including SAC Health and IEHP who were on hand to administer Covid-19 vaccinations.

Cars, trucks and minivans lined the block as they waited to enter Ecclesia Christian Fellowship’s parking lot on 1314 East Date Street in San Bernardino. When the line started moving, little faces could be seen peeking through the vehicle windows in anticipation.

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“I really hope I get a blue one,” said Vasni Duran, 5, of San Bernardino about the array of backpack color choices. “Blue is my favorite color,” she explained. Her mother, Helen Duran, 30, stated “it’s been a little bit hard lately,” adding she was thankful to receive supplies for her little kids.

“The turnout was tremendous, and I believe is a direct reflection of how great the need is right now specifically for parents with young children,” said Karen E. Scott, executive director at First 5 San Bernardino.

“We knew it was important to provide these much-needed school supplies to our local families so children could feel supported and have access to essentials as they start preschool and kindergarten,” concluded Scott.

Drew Nate is a recent graduate of La Sierra University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications. As a student he researched and wrote on topics of interest for the University’s student-run newspaper. His areas of interest include international climate change, social justice, fashion and criminal justice reform. Contact Drew with tips, comments. or concerns at drew@blackvoicenews.com.

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Insurance Companies No Longer Waiving Cost of COVID-19 Treatment Phyllis Kimber-Wilcox | Contributor

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ow that a significant portion of the public has been vaccinated for COVID-19, insurance companies are reconsidering their stance on fee waivers.

Early in the pandemic, insurance companies waived fees associated with treating the virus.

Now, with the availability of vaccines and the belief those who continue to go unvaccinated will remain unvaccinated into the future coupled with the high costs of COVID-19 treatments, has caused many in the industry to reconsider their previous stance.

Healthcare Costs In 2020 most insurers waived out of pocket fees associated with hospitalization for COVID19. The fee waivers had different expiration dates depending on the provider. Those costs, on average, have been determined to range between twenty thousand dollars to over twenty-two thousand dollars per patient with complications.

The CARES Act passed in March 2020, provided for testing as well as reimbursement to health care providers for the costs of hospitalization for low income individuals.

Vaccination With the development of effective vaccines, the hope was to reach herd immunity before variants could circulate through the populace.

While the definition of herd immunity--the point at which a large enough percentage of the community becomes immune to a pathogen, varies. According to some, the percentage needing to be vaccinated to reach herd immunity can be as low as "..seventy percent of the worldwide population…"

COVID- 19 variants and the breakthrough infections they spread have caused those numbers to be reconsidered.

Herd immunity is based on the infectious nature of the disease--how easily transmitted it is-- and the development of natural immunity through exposure and natural immunity.

Breakthrough infections complicate the ability to determine immunity thresholds. Breakthrough infections are infections which occur in individuals who have been vaccinated against previous forms of the disease.

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those created by current vaccines which still are effective against the virus and the Delta variant.

Although the Mu variant has been identified in several states, the Delta variant is currently the most prevalent variant in the United States. The growth and spread of variants continues to cause much concern for public health officials.

There are groups who have the potential to be made seriously ill by breakthrough infections including the immunocompromised, elderly and transplant patients. The current recommendation is that these groups consider receiving booster shots.

Mutations Mutations or changes which occur in the virus which can render vaccines designed to control infection in previous forms, less or not effective.

These changes in the form of the virus may be contributing to vaccine resistance.

The most recent variant of concern is the Mu variant. Mu, which is under observation, may “avoid certain antibodies” which include

Vaccine Hesitancy On September 7, White House COVID-19 Data Director Cyrus Shahpar marked a vaccination milestone in a tweet, which stated the country “just hit” 75 percent of adults with at least one shot.

Even with this achievement still only about 53 percent of the nation’s population is fully vaccinated.

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classifieds&publicnotices PUBLIC NOTICES Notice Inviting Bids Bid No. 21-04 Color Paper Stock and Supplies 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-Procurement web portal in response to Bid No. 21-04, Color Paper Stock and Supplies. Bids must be submitted electronically up to but not later than Wednesday, October 1, 2021 at 12:00 p.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.

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. Buyer: Selene Ahumada Tirado Publication: September 16, 2021 Request for Clarification: September 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Virtual Bid Opening: October 01, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. https://sbcusd.zoom.us/j/88638633608? pwd=ODJ0WEd1S2ZnOUhaKzQzLzZFYVBo UT09 9/16/21 CNS-3507305# p. 9/16/2021 ________________________________ NOTICE INVITING BIDS Bid No. NSB 2021-22-4 Café Beverages, including Vending NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received in the Nutrition Services Department of San Bernardino City Unified School District, 1257 Northpark Blvd., San Bernardino, California, 92407, on or before 11:00 a.m. onOctober 14, 2021, for Café Beverages, including Vending, under Bid No. NSB 2021-22-4.

Bid documents required for bidding may be secured at the above department. Please call Nutrition Services Purchasing Office at 909881-8008 for more information. Bid/addendum posts: https://sbcusdnutritionservices. org/?page=BidsandProposals.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding process, and to accept or reject any items thereon.

By: Latoya Smith, Buyer Nutrition Services Department San Bernardino City Unified School District 1st Publication: September 16, 2021 2nd Publication: September 23, 2021 Virtual Bid Opening: October 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86495116902?pwd =TXZLWWk1M1RzeWNxODdaN0RERUVXdz09 9/16, 9/23/21 CNS-3510063# p. 9/16, 9/23/2021 ________________________________ NOTICE INVITATION FOR BID IFB-MNT22-36 Omnitrans is accepting Bids for: Landscaping Services Bids are due prior to 11:00 a.m. PST, October 15, 2021, 2021. Bids must be submitted electronically using Omnitrans’ Procurement online bidding system at www.omnitrans.org.

Non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Thursday 8:30 a.m. September 28, 2021 at 1700 W. Fifth Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411. Job walks to follow.

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

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

Omnitrans 1700 West Fifth Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 Contract Administrator: Nicole Jews Phone: (909) 379-7202 Email: nicole.jews@omnitrans.org 9/16/21 CNS-3510173# p. 9/16/2021 ________________________________ NAME CHANGE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO2103877 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: SHIRLEY & RAUL FIERRO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: SAMUEL PAUL RIOS to. SAMUEL PAUL FIERRO . The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/13/21 Time: 8:00AM Dept: C2.

The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 505 BUENA VISTA AVENUE #201, CORONA, CA 92882, CORONA BRANCH. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each 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: AUGUST 18, 2021 Tamara Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court p. 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2021 ________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVMV2103747 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: YOLANDA DOLORES BALLESTEROS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. YOLANDA DOLORES GRAVILONI to. YOLANDA DOLORES BALLESTEROS, b. YOLANDA DOLORES VELADRE to.

YOLANDA DOLORES BALLESTEROS c.

YOLANDA DOLORES MAREZ to. YOLANDA DOLORES BALLESTEROS, d. YOLANDA DOLORES MORTON to.

YOLANDA DOLORES BALLESTEROS, e. YOLANDA DALORES MORTON to. YOLANDA DOLORES BALLESTEROS. The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/26/2021 Time: 8:00AM Dept: MV2. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, MORENO VALLEY BRANCH, 13-800 HEACOCK AVE, STE D201, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each 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: AUGUST 23, 2021

Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court p. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/2021 ________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO2103864 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: MARIA LETICIA TORRES filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

MARIA LETICIA TORRES to. MARIA LETICIA TORRES IBARRA b. LETICIA TORRES PENA to.

MARIA LETICIA TORRES IBARRA c. ISABELLA NICOLE PENA to. ISABELLA NICOLE PENA TORRES . The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/13/21 Time: 8:00AM Dept: C2.

The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 505 BUENA VISTA AVENUE #201, CORONA, CA 92882, CORONA BRANCH. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each 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: AUGUST 19, 2021 Tamara Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court p. 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/2021 ________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVSW2106925 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: ALICIA ESTRADA HERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. AIDAN MORALES – HERNANDEZ to. AIDAN GONZALEZ HERNANDEZ. b.

KAYLEE MORALES to. KAYLEE GONZALEZ HERNANDEZ The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/14/21 Time: 8:00AM Dept: S101. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 30755D AULD RD, MURRIETA, CA 92563. MURRIETA – SOUTHWEST JUSTICE CENTER A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each 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: AUGUST 19, 2021 Tamara Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court p. 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/2021 ________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVMV2102879 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: MARICRUZ EHRET filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MARICRUZ EHRET to. RACHEL VIOLET EHRET. 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

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a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 8/26/21 Time: 1:30 PM Dept: MV2. The address of the court is 13800 HEACOCK ST, BLDG. D #201, 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: 6/1/2021 Belinda A. Handy, Judge of the Superior Court p. 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/2021 ________________________________ PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: AGUILAR, ROBERT LEDESMA CASE # PRRI2101095 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: AGUILAR, ROBERT LEDESMA A Petition for Probate has been filed by ROBERT SILVA AGUILAR in the Superior Court of California, County of: RIVERSIDE. The Petition for Probate requests that ROBERT AGUILAR 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: 10/5/2021 Time: 8:30 A.M., DEPT 11, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 4050 MAIN ST, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501, RIVERSIDE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE NOTICE: YOUR HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR A TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE. CALL 1-844621-3956 (TOLL FREE) OR 1-213-306-3065 AND ENTER MEETING NUMBER 804837437.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner or Attorney for the Petitioner: Law Office of Ryan S. Carrigan, 6800 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 P. 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/2021 ________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES The following persons) is (are) doing business as: RENITA CAROL KEARNEY C/O 1486 N. Birch Avenue Rialto, California 92376 RIVERSIDE COUNTY C/O PO BOX 51613 Riverside, California 92517 Renita Carol Kearney C/O 1486 N. Birch Avenue Rialto, California 92376 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/14/2016 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. Renita C. Kearney The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/12/2021 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-202111300 p. 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: UNCONDITIONAL SOUL ENERGY 5880 Fair Isle Dr, Apt 70 Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 5880 Fair Isle Dr, Apt 70 Riverside, CA92507 Stephanie Bracamontes Canedo 5880 Fair Isle Dr, Apt 70 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. Stephanie Bracamontes Canedo The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/18/2021 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-202111545 p. 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: THE FLOWER THERAPY 25291 Alpha St Moreno Valley, CA 92557 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Anna “M” Lapuos 25291 Alpha St Moreno Valley, CA 92557 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. Anna “M” Lapuos The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/11/2021 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-202111231 p. 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BLUE SKIES OF TEMECULA 45410 Bayberry Pl Temecula, California 92592 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 15577 Brookhurst St Westminister, California 92683 JCMY Care Homes LLC 322 Keyport St Oceanside, California 92057 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/07/2021 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. Hong Hanh Le Dao, 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 08/12/2021 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-202111321 p. 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: KINGDOM INVESTMENTS 27069 Almondwood Dr Corona, CA 92883 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 27069 Almondwood Dr

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Gov. Thanks Californians: More than 80 Percent of Us Have Now Taken at Least One COVID Shot

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n Aug. 31, California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference at a vaccination clinic in Oakland to thank the majority of Californians for receiving at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

He also urged more Californians to get vaccinated for COVID-19, as he echoed the advice of health experts across the United States that getting the shot is the best way out of this pandemic.

"Thank you to the people of the state of California for being mindful that this pandemic is not behind us, that as we battle this delta variant, this mutation, which now represents 98 percent of the genomic tests that we are conducting, that we still have work to do,” Newsom said, announcing that 80 percent of eligible Californians have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

“So, I want to encourage everyone in that spirit but with gratitude in my heart, gratitude to all of you that have done the right thing, got that first

dose, and I would remind you to take that second dose which is critical," Newsom said.

The governor's office also issued a warning the same day via Twitter.

"Now, we’re in a pandemic of the unvaccinated as they fill up hospitals & ICUs. Vaccines are how we end this pandemic," a part of the tweet reads.

Approximately 68.4 percent of California's total population (counting those that are ineligible for vaccines) has received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while about 55.4 percent of the state's total population are fully vaccinated.

Those numbers increase with age, with 81.9 percent of Californians 18 years old or above receiving at least one dose of the vaccine and over 66 percent of those in the same age range being fully vaccinated, according to the California Health and Human Services Agency's data.

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Hospitalized or Fatal COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Cases Reported to the CDC A/O August 30, 2021

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becoming clear that some will not be vaccinated, making the idea of herd immunity unfeasible.

Those who are currently being hospitalized for COVID-19 are overwhelmingly unvaccinated. With the cost of hospitalization becoming more expensive many insurance companies have discontinued fee waivers.

Each insurer has their own policy for waivers. For example, Aetna’s waiver program was in effect until the end of January this year, while Blue Cross Blue Shield ended its fee waiver program at the end of February.

In mid August, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported about 72 percent of large health insurance plans were no longer providing waivers as of August, and another 10 percent were expected to eliminate waivers by the end of October.

The best way to know which costs are covered and which waivers are in effect is to contact your insurance provider.

Phyllis Kimber-Wilcox is a reporter for Black Voice News. Her interests are the intersections of historic events with contemporary realities and their impacts on the persistent social, structural and economic barriers which continue to adversely affect and limit Black lives with an eye toward community-based solutions. Contact Phyllis with tips, comments. or concerns at phyllis@blackvoicenews.com.

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The Lookout: New Cal Housing Bills Could Change the Look, Feel of Your Neighborhood Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media atching your tax dollars, elected officials, and legislation that affects you.

California, known for its sprawling residential neighborhoods of single-family homes spread out with driveways, front yards and garages, even in urban areas, may soon get an architectural makeover.

That’s if two new bills approved by the legislature and awaiting the governor’s signature are signed into law.

Senate Bill (SB) 9 and Senate Bill (SB) 10 are legislative responses to California’s twin crises -- the lack of affordable housing and an overall shortage of homes.

Lawmakers disagree about whether the bills would make housing more affordable or cause a host of other issues for the state’s single-family household neighborhoods that so many California homeowners appreciate.

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Single family property owners can add units on site SB 9, authored by California's Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D- San Diego), would allow homeowners in singlefamily households to have up to four housing units on their property. While SB 10 would allow cities and counties to bypass the usual environmental review process for projects or developments with a maximum of 10 units in urban areas.

“Growing up, my family moved between rentals -- some better than others, but none of them ‘ours.’ Even though my mom and dad clocked into honest jobs their whole lives, the idea that the Atkins family could own a home of our own was hardly a goal. It was a far-off fantasy,” said Atkins late last month after the Senate approved SB 9.

“Today, too many hard-working California families are saying the same. With SB 9, we have the chance to change that,” Atkins continued. “This bill would give homeowners

the tools to help ease our state’s housing shortage while creating a new source of income in their own backyard. It would allow our communities to welcome new families to the neighborhood and help more folks set foot on the path to buying their first home.”

containing no more than two residential units within a single-family residential zone to be considered ministerially, without discretionary review or hearing, if the proposed housing development meets certain requirements," the letter continued.

Those Who Oppose and Why But, in cities and neighborhoods across the state, there has been strong and vocal opposition to SB 9 and SB 10. Organizations like the League of California Cities claim SB 9 would actually be detrimental to affordable housing without the appropriate safeguards.

"The Planning and Zoning Law provides for the creation of accessory dwelling units by local ordinance, or, if a local agency has not adopted an ordinance, by ministerial approval, in accordance with specified standards and conditions," the local governance advocacy association wrote in an opposition letter.

"This bill, among other things, would require a proposed housing development

Those who support However, California Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY), a pro-affordable housing organization, argues that SB 9 is precisely what California residents need, especially following a pandemic.

"California has a severe shortage of middleincome housing, or small (fewer than 10 homes) multi-family housing developments near jobs and transit; the lack of such housing is driving the displacement and severe rent burden of Californians across the state. The problem: it is illegal to build middle-income housing in over 70 percent of the state," the organization's website states. continued on page 17

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nitially established in 2007 by Wilmer Amina Carter and her late husband, William Henry “Ratibu” Jacocks, “The Bridges that Carried Us Over” oral histories archive project is being reinvigorated with the help of Professor Jennifer Tilton of the University of Redlands and her students.

The project was launched by the Wilmer Amina Carter Foundation and from its inception has been a collaborative effort between the foundation and local community organizations. Co-sponsors of the project include Black Voice News, REST Program at the University of Riverside, California (UCR), COPE, NexGen United, UCR Public History and Second Baptist Church.

Tilton joined the project after former Assemblymember Cheryl Brown mentioned the work Carter and Jacocks had been doing. Despite doing her own research on local Black and Brown histories, Tilton was always frustrated that more articles and resources weren’t available for her students.

“And so that was sort of the origin of realizing that both Ratibu and Amina had done all of this work with other community members, collecting oral histories and

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(Top): Picture of th Rubidoux bridge in the 1930s. (Bottom): Wilmer Amina Carter and her late husband William Henry “Ratibu” Jacocks launched the initial “Bridges that Carried Us Over” Project with the help of local Inland Empire organizations and partnerships. (Staff photos/VOICE)

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S T O R Y collecting archival materials,” said Tilton. “And I knew that I wanted to try to support that effort.”

Connecting students with local Black history Tilton teaches courses on Race and Ethnic Studies and a course called “Black History of the Inland Empire.” Students from her class participate in the collaboration as a way of educating themselves and helping to publicize local oral histories by recording and transcribing interviews and helping to identify narratives that may emerge.

“In some ways, I developed the class out of an interest to think about how students could be engaged in the project of recording stories (and) recording some oral histories and helping to build that archive,” said Tilton. “And then thinking about how we could tell those stories publicly.

So, that's sort of the path to the class.”

Students working on the project have helped transcribe nearly 50 interviews that had already been recorded by Carter and community partners. Some collections of stories and images identified by Tilton, her students and the University of Redlands Program in Race and Ethnic Studies have been shared using StoryMaps.

“I feel like what we're doing is helping to finish some of those oral histories and then do the labor-intensive work of transcribing those interviews and then lifting up pieces of those stories to share more publicly which is something the archive has been doing all along,” Tilton said. “But we're also trying to think about how to do that on a kind of bigger scale.

And we've brought in other folks into the collaboration.”

The relaunch of the project is being done in partnership with the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) John M. Pfau Library. Joining the collaboration is History Professor Marc Robinson of CSUSB. Robinson was welcomed to the project after hearing about the partnership and reaching out to Tilton last year during Black History Month.

“I think I can be the bridge to make sure that Cal State San Bernardino and the larger African American community are in communication and collaboration and working together,” said Robinson.

Robinson has been teaching at CSUSB for about four years and while he does not consider himself an expert in the history of the Black Inland Empire community, his background in African American history and interest in learning more about the local region where he works adds to his commitment to contributing to the oral histories project.

“I have a background in African American history and so in terms of thinking about what are some larger trends over time, you know, how does the story of the Inland Empire's Black community fit in to broader traditions of struggle or traditions of African American achievement, I can offer comments and observations in that regard, of course,” said Robinson.

Bringing history to the present The project is labor-intensive and has no clear end date, but Tilton hopes that as the archive grows and interviews are completed that the public will be able to access the materials and that teachers will also

(Top): The history of the Black community in Redlands is not well known, but a project by the University of Redlands’ Race & Ethnic Studies Program is working on changing that. This image is part of a project by Jesse Wims and Jennifer Tilton called “ Black Redlands 1910: Making a Vibrant Community Visible” (Image from the Elias Everitt Collection via SB County Museum). (Bottom): San Bernardino Valley College’s Black Student Union organized a march down Valley Blvd. on the occasion of Malcolm X Day on May 19, 1971. (Image from the Sun collection via Facebook)

implement these histories into their curriculum.

“It’s sort of a work that could be endless because every oral history you do, raises more people that you could try to interview,” Tilton explained.

Some people are interviewed and then re-interviewed in order to capture the depth of their stories and histories. Local Black leader Lois Carson was re-interviewed to document more about Carson’s personal history and activism in San Bernardino.

“We interviewed her again, I think, three or four days before she died,” said Tilton. “And she was wonderful and really shared some powerful

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breakthrough cases do not result in severe illness.

The bad news is that if a vaccinated person is infected with the virus, he/she can spread the disease even if they are asymptomatic.

As hospitals in hot spots across the nation are once again filled to overflowing, we learned the majority of those being impacted and filling intensive care units are unvaccinated. Not only are they falling gravely ill themselves, but they are also largely responsible for spreading COVID-19 to their co-workers, families, friends, and others in their communities.

Sadly, despite the crisis, the political gamesmanship related to the virus has continued and, in some instances, escalated.

As irrational and mind-numbing as it is, hardliners—largely associated with former President Trump and his diehard followers— do not appear to care about the damage their

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is fed at school when food is scarce at home, or concerns about children’s ability to cope emotionally for another year without the social benefits of in-person learning, or concerns over minority students falling further behind— children have returned to the classroom and almost immediately the impact of COVID-19 was everywhere.

Within days of schools’ opening in August, nearly two dozen California schools reported cases of the virus among teachers and/or students including several in the inland region, among them schools in both the San Bernardino and Riverside Unified School Districts, and others. Alarmingly, however, some local officials like trustees on the Riverside School Board for example believe there should be more flexibility regarding the governor’s statewide mandate requiring teachers and staff to wear masks

eligible to be vaccinated but have chosen not to. It is more than obvious that as the Delta variant spreads and a new variant, Mu, sits on the horizon, more needs to be done to convince the hesitant to get vaccinated.

A presidential mandate In response, President Biden took aggressive action last week issuing new mandates aimed at ratcheting up pressure on the vaccine hesitant to do their part and get vaccinated.

The changes include requiring all employers with 100+ employees to ensure their workers are vaccinated or tested weekly; requiring all health care workers at Medicare and Medicaid participating hospitals and other health care settings be vaccinated; calling on large entertainment venues to require proof of vaccination or testing for entry; and requiring

Why are parents to lose their children, brothers their sisters, or husbands their wives?

Surely this is a new refinement in cruelty …

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ignorant rants against masks, vaccines, and any other reasonable attempt to help mitigate the spread of the virus, is having on human life and suffering.

And so, with the Delta virus spiking, right wing noise filling the airwaves and social media with unfounded resistance to any science related to the virus, and their followers willingly consuming livestock dewormer medication rather than take the COVID vaccine, at some point, there must be an end to such dystopian madness.

Regarding the children None of us would consider sending our children into a burning building, or transport them in a car with no brakes, but for many reasons—whether purely political, limited access to child care, the economics surrounding food insecurity and the need to ensure a child

indoors.

The virus knows no borders We’ve been lucky here in the inland region compared to places like Miami Dade County, Florida, for example, where one district experienced 13 COVID-19 deaths in mid-August including a security person, a bus driver, a cafeteria worker and teachers—all African Americans—all of them unvaccinated.

Certainly, having a high vaccination rate makes opening schools in California a prudent risk compared to places like Florida. As of September 9, according to the CDC, 81.6 percent of eligible Californians have received at least one dose compared to only 65 percent of Florida’s population who have received at least one COVID shot.

We live however, in an open society and there are nearly 80 million Americans who are

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employers to provide paid time off for their employees to get vaccinated.

COVID-19 is sprinting toward its second year. Although 54.3 percent of Americans are fully vaccinated, today people are dying of the virus at rates similar to some of the worst days we experienced during 2020, while among those who had the virus and survived, many now identified as long haulers, continue to suffer its residual impacts. And, the nation is being challenged by a more virulent and contagious variant--Delta, and the potential impact of another variant--Mu, is yet to be determined.

Meanwhile as noted, 80 million Americans remain unvaccinated.

How we can help If you are not vaccinated, the best way to help is to make a vaccination appointment www. myturn.ca.gov and get vaccinated. continued on page 18

More information on the California Teachers Association can be found by visiting www.CTA.org

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publicnotices Corona, CA 92883 Michael Wayne Chambers 27069 Almondwood Dr 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. Michael Wayne Chambers The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/02/2021 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-202110710 p. 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: NOTARY WORKS 695 Treemont Place Apt 107 Corona, CA 92879 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Adele Monique Simpkins 695 Treemont Place Apt 107 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. Adele Monique Simpkins The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/13/2021 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-202111379 p. 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: UNDERDOG VENDING CO. 4193 Flat Rock Dr, Ste 200 Riverside, CA 92505 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Matthew Marcus Winder 4193 Flat Rock Dr, Ste 200

Riverside, CA 92505 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/30/2021 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. Adele Monique Simpkins The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/10/2021 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-202111127 p. 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BEER LABELS PLUS 29166 La Ladera Rd Menifee, CA 92584 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 31566 Railroad Canyon Rd, Ste 2.PMB #190 Canyon Lake, CA 92587 Ascencio Ventures, Inc 29166 La Ladera Rd Menifee, CA 92584 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7-1-2021 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. Carlos Ascencio, 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 08/04/2021 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-202110907 p. 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LULULALA LULA PET COCO&PET MARI 39890 Longleaf St Temecula, CA 92591

RIVERSIDE COUNTY Jayoung – Lee 39890 Longleaf St Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2016 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. Jayoung Lee The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/05/2021 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-202110931 p. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MAMBA TACTICAL 9110 Desert Acacia Ln Corona, CA 92283 RIVERSIDE COUNTY E & J Industries USA LLC 9110 Desert Acacia Ln Corona, CA 92283 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. Eric Powell, Managing Member 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-202111805 p. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: TR3NITY FITNESS & PERFORMANCE 1521 Seventh Street Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 14721 Muirfield Street Moreno Valley, CA 92555 Keith Lorenzo Swiney 14721 Muirfield Street Moreno Valley, CA 92555 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact

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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. Keith Lorenzo Swiney The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/24/2021 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-202111887 p. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16. 9/23/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: EMAIDS OF SAN BERNARDINO & RIVERSIDE COUNTY 388 Terry Ln Hemet, CA 92544 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Blessings Services, Inc. 388 Terry Ln Hemet, CA 92544 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/15/2021 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. Adel Khalil, President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/25/2021 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-202111986 p. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16. 9/23/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LASH HAUS 40516 Murrieta Hot Spgs Rd Murrieta, CA 92563 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Linette Lee Pirschel 41930 Calle Cabrillo Temecula, CA 92592 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. Linette Lee Pirschel The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/10/2021 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-202111138 p. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16. 9/23/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BELLE FEMME NOIRE LLC 26682 Quartz Road Moreno Valley, CA 92555 RIVERSIDE COUNTY PO BOX 8544 Moreno Valley, CA 92552 Belle Femme Noire LLC 26682 Quartz Road Moreno Valley, CA 92555 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. Rejenna Deadrah Marshall, 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 08/24/2021 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-202111949 p. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16. 9/23/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: INDUSTRIAL CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES 17482 Krameria Ave Riverside, CA 92504 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Steven Albert Lopez 17482 Krameria Ave Riverside, CA 92504 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business

under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2013 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. Steven Albert Lopez The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/16/2021 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-202111437 p. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16. 9/23/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: CHRISTIANITEA 7364 Goldboro Lane Riverside, CA 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY James Edward Curtis V 7364 Goldboro Lane 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. James Edward Curtis V The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/26/2021 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-202112108 p. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16. 9/23/2021 ________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DIEGO’S ONLINE STORE WWW.DIEGOSONLINESTORE.COM 43975 D Street Hemet, CA 92544 Riverside County ROSA -- LOMELI 43975 D Street Hemet, CA 92544 This business is conducted by: an individual Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above

publicnotices on 7/26/17.

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 Rosa -- Lomeli.

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 8/27/21 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-202112164 p. 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SEDUCTIOUS PEARS 6930 Phonex Ave,. 74 Riverside, CA 92504 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Seductious Pears LLC 6930 Phonex Ave,. #74 Riverside, CA 92504 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. Martial Moore, President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/24/2021 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-202111909 p. 9/9, 9/16. 9/23, 9/30/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: PARADIGM 360 INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES JUAN GONZALEZ P360 FINANCIAL 41593 Winchester Rd, Suite 200 Temecula, CA 92590 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 11762 De Palma Rd, Suite C-69 Corona, CA 92883

Paradigm 360, Inc 41593 Winchester Rd, Suite 200 Temecula, CA 92590 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/01/2021 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. Juan Gonzalez, 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 08/24/2021 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-202111978 p. 9/9, 9/16. 9/23, 9/30/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: HOLDAAK 2150 California Ave, Unit 109 Corona, CA 92881 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 420 Exchange Ste 250 Irvine, CA 92602 Prausm55 LLC 2150 California Ave, Unit 109 Corona, CA 92881 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/10/2021 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. Mark Kim, 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 08/30/2021 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-202112201 p. 9/9, 9/16. 9/23, 9/30/2021

________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: HILLSIDE DOVE RELEASE SPECTRUM DOVE RELEASE 10531 Wolfe Ave Riverside, CA 92505 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Karl – Graham 10531 Wolfe Ave Riverside, CA 92505 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/10/2021 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. Karl - Graham The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/10/2021 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-202111120 p. 9/9, 9/16. 9/23, 9/30/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: INLAND EQUITY PARTNERSHIP 41550 Eclectic Street Palm Desert, CA 92260 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 3555 Lime Street, #D Riverside, CA 92501 Inland Equity Community Land Trust 3555 Lime Street, #D Riverside, CA 92501 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/01/2021 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. Anabel Nevarez, President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/30/2021 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.

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publicnotices Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202112270 p. 9/9, 9/16. 9/23, 9/30/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: THE SALINE FACTORY INC. 7237 Piute Creek Dr Corona, California, 92881 RIVERSIDE COUNTY The Saline Factory Inc. 7237 Piute Creek Dr Corona, California, 92881 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. Sean Andrew Etheridge, 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 08/26/2021 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-202112097 p. 9/9, 9/16. 9/23, 9/30/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LOS DESIGNS 29166 La Ladera Rd Menifee, CA 92584 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Ascencio Ventures, Inc 29166 La Ladera Rd Menifee, CA 92584 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2-1-2005 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. Carlos Ascencio, 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 08/26/2021 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-202112122 p. 9/9, 9/16. 9/23, 9/30/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BELISARIO ENTERPRISES 18584 Alderbrook Dr Riverside, CA 92508 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Belisario Enterprises, LLC 18584 Alderbrook Dr Riverside, CA 92508 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. Romelia Castro, 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 08/25/2021 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-202112053 p. 9/9, 9/16. 9/23, 9/30/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LEWIS BAILEY SENIOR HOME CARE 26364 Mallory Court Menifee, CA 92584 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Lewis-Bailey Residential Care Facility for the Elderly L.L.C. 26364 Mallory Court Menifee, CA 92584 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2019 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Tari Lewis, 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 09/03/2021 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-202112483 p. 9/9, 9/16. 9/23, 9/30/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA HOME REALTY 1101 California Ave #101 Corona, CA 92881 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 1801 Town & Country Drive #753 Norco, CA 92860 Joel Collin Phillip Sutherland 9044 Plume Grass St Corona, CA 92882 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. Joel Collin Phillip Sutherland 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 09/03/2021 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-202112516 p. 9/9, 9/16. 9/23, 9/30/2021 ________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AFI ELITE REALTORS 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: a corporation 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 9/9/21 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.

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Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. 202112715 p. 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/2021 ________________________________ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: P.MANOUKIAN 1251 Pomona Rd Suite 104 Corona, CA 92882 Riverside County Z8ENTERPRISES, INC A/I# 1251 Pomona Rd Suite 104 Corona, CA 92882 This business is conducted by: a corporation 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 Z8Enterprises, Inc, Fabiola Raygoza, President.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 9/9/21 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. 202112765 p. 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BELLYSSA JEWELRY BELLE & TINA 1251 Pomona Rd Suite 104 Corona, CA 92882 Riverside County JRP 777 CORPORATION A/I# C3884907 1251 Pomona Rd Suite 104 Corona, CA 92882 This business is conducted by: a corporation 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 JRP 777 Corporation, Fabiola Raygoza, President.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 9/9/21 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. 202112711 p. 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: E.X.C.E.L II HOUSE 27521 Blue Topaz Dr Romoland, California, 92585 RIVERSIDE COUNTY G&T Enterprise, Inc 27521 Blue Topaz Dr Romoland, California, 92585 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. Latasha Monique Stokes, President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/30/2021 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-202112251 p. 9/16. 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: KAY & A PARTY RENTALS 635 Quail Dr Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Christina “E” Tapia 635 Quail Dr 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. Christina E Tapia The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 08/27/2021 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-202112195

p. 9/16. 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: ELISA DESIGNS STUFF 20676 Center St Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Elisa Victoria Cortez 20676 Center St Riverside, CA 92507 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2020 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Elisa Victoria Cortez 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 09/09/2021 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 (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-202112732 p. 9/16. 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/2021 ________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: A1 PATIOS 449 Shenandoah Rd Corona, CA 92879 RIVERSIDE COUNTY F & J Management Group, Inc 449 Shenandoah Rd Corona, CA 92879 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. Gloria Ramos, Vice President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 09/09/2021 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 (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-202112740 p. 9/16. 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/2021

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Gov. Thanks, continued from page 7

Newsom spoke optimistically, assessing the pandemic’s current impact on California's health care systems.

"We're seeing a plateauing in hospitalizations, we're seeing a modest increase now, not a large increase, in ICUs and we have seen that positivity rate drop from 7.1%. Just a few weeks ago now down to 4.6%. It's a long-winded way of saying this: thank you," Newsom said.

Newsom also mentioned the possibility of booster shot access and who might need one.

"And to those that need to avail themselves, the immuno-compromised, to that booster shot, know that California is setting up the protocols and processes to make that as seamless as possible with more sites available to individuals than in any other time in the history of this pandemic," he said.

In his official column, "On the Record," Newsom reiterated how important it is that Californians remember that we aren't quite out of the woods yet.

So far in California, there have been 4.51 million COVID-19 cases and 66,388 deaths related to the deadly virus. Los Angeles County accounts for more than a quarter of those fatalities with 25, 434 deaths.

Yesterday, there were 9,727 new cases in the state.

"This situation is very real. California is at a critical point with the Delta variant. It is extremely contagious – over 60 percent more transmissible than the original COVID-19 strain – and has become the dominant strain circulating in the state. The risk for exposure and infection from COVID-19 and its variants will remain until more people get vaccinated," the governor wrote.

California Black Media’s coverage of COVID-19 is supported by the California Health Care Foundation.

The Lookout, continued from page 9

"SB 9 would legalize this middle-income housing by adopting best practices from housing experts at the University of California Los Angeles. It will also help California respond to historic job loss in the construction sector and a 45 percent decrease in home construction due to COVID-19," the statement

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continues.

There has been significant opposition to SB 10 as well. Many of its critics feel it is a shallow solution to a complex problem.

"While the intent of providing more housing may be good, these bills and approach are highly problematic. It poses a one-sizefits-all solution and a blunt, statewide fix that would outstrip local authority and planning.

It also does not recognize the diversity of communities and development statewide, let alone throughout Greater Los Angeles," the Los Angeles Conservancy wrote in an opposition statement.

Both SB 9 and SB 10 have passed in the State Senate and are now awaiting final approval from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has until Oct. 10 to sign or veto these bills.

What else is on the horizon Meanwhile, in the California State Assembly, Assembly Bill (AB) 1199 imposes an excise tax on landlords as a way to disincentivize them from buying foreclosed or under-market value homes in order to make a massive profit from these homes by using them as rental properties.

AB 1199 author Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) claims that this bill could help build generational wealth for low-income families.

"First time homebuyers and working families lack opportunities to own homes and build generational wealth," Gipson stated.

"AB 1199 corrects the excessive practice of corporations buying up foreclosed or under market value homes in order to profit from increasingly inflated rents. The state would impose an excise tax on large corporations that own and rent out 10 or more properties.

The bill would create a fund from the taxes to support first time homebuyer education, down payment assistance programs and rental assistance for low-income families," he continued.

The Assembly has not yet voted on AB 1199.

memories and stories, particularly some of the civil rights struggles for fair housing that she had been engaged in, in the ‘60s and ‘70s.”

“Overall, I think a long term vision would be that Black history in the Inland Empire would be very visible,” said Tilton. “(Amina) started this project because when she read a history book of San Bernardino, there were no Black people in it, except for one of the FreeMasons who came with the Mormons as an enslaved person. And she was deeply frustrated by that glaring absence.”

“My fundamental hope is that no one could write that kind of book again because it would be too easy to find the rich stories of Black contributions to the Inland Empire.”

Robinson hopes his participation in the project will help honor and affirm the community as more stories surface among the archives. He hopes the project will encourage more collaborations between the community and the university.

“My involvement in this project is definitely coming from a spirit of really wanting to invest in the local community here and really wanting to, as I said before, make sure that our university is doing what we can to inspire, to motivate, to serve those who live in this area,” explained Robinson.

Breanna Reeves is a reporter in Riverside, California, and uses data-driven reporting to cover issues that affect the lives of Black Californians. Breanna joins Black Voice News as a Report for America Corps member. Previously, Breanna reported on activism and social inequality in San Francisco and Los Angeles, her hometown. Breanna graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s degree in Print & Online Journalism.

She received her master’s degree in Politics and Communication from the London School of Economics.

Contact Breanna with tips, comments or concerns at breanna@voicemediaventures.com or via twitter @_ breereeves.

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If you have or develop COVID-19 symptoms, including but not limited to coughing, fever, chills and/or shortness of breath, etc., get tested. For a list of COVID -19 test sites in San Bernardino follow this link. For a list of test sites in Riverside County click here.

I’m glad the president has taken off his kidgloves and is ready to fight for those in the country doing their part to curb the virus’s spread and against those playing games with everyone else’s life. By now we should all understand the surest way out of the pandemic is for everyone eligible-to get vaccinated.

In the meantime, beyond getting vaccinated, we are not powerless in this fight. There are other things we can do. We should demand more of the White House and Congress to protect Blacks and other underserved communities in COVID-19 hot spots everywhere and particularly in the South and other Red states where Trumpism continues to reign supreme. We must demand there be consequences and accountability for the leaders of these states regarding their Trumpish actions related to the spread of the virus.

Yes, we understand state’s rights, but when it comes to deliberately killing people, if we can intervene in foreign countries to protect human rights abroad, why are we hesitant to protect human rights at home?

At the same time, more effort is needed to break through barriers of vaccine hesitancy that remains in the Black community.

Since Blacks arrived in America in 1619, more than 400 years of abuse by the medical community has contributed to this hesitancy along with the often complex life/economic circumstances (including in some instances, the lack of transportation to vaccine sites, no existing relationship with a trusted healthcare care provider, etc.) can also serve as barriers.

More must be done to mitigate these roadblocks.

Hesitancy alone does not account for the lower vaccination rates among Blacks. A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) dated September 9, “Black people have received smaller shares of vaccinations compared to their shares of cases and the total population in more than half of states reporting data.”

The report further notes that in most states

reporting, Black people receive a smaller share of vaccines than their share of deaths. In an example provided by KFF, Black people in the District of Columbia for example, have received 44 percent of vaccinations, while they make up 56 percent of cases, 71 percent of deaths, and 46 percent of the total population.

The report shows there has been improvements in some states in recent months.

Between March 1 and September 7, the share of vaccinations going to Blacks in California, for example, experienced a significant increase in vaccinations to Blacks, from 19 to 31 percent.

Although this is certainly good news, during moments of unprecedented deaths and blaring calls for equity, I question why this correction was even necessary when experts knew before the vaccines were rolled out based on what we witnessed in 2020, there was an outsized need for vaccines in minority communities everywhere.

How long must minorities continue to be afterthoughts in this fight and every other challenge that presents itself? This must change just as the disastrous laws and mandates being implemented in many Red states in relation to COVID and other issues must end.

We can call the White House (202) 456-1111 or email http://www.house.gov/, contact the

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Senate by following this link and/or the House of Representatives. Let them know the COVID madness in these Red states that are killing Blacks and others in large numbers, must be stopped. Question the issues raised by KFF and demand equity and accountability be normalized in the fight to end the pandemic. Remember, power concedes nothing without a demand.

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

Stephanie Williams is executive editor of the IE Voice and Black Voice News. A longtime champion for civil rights and justice in all its forms, she is also an advocate for government transparency and committed to ferreting out and exposing government corruption. Stephannie has received awards for her investigative reporting and for her weekly column, Keeping it Real. Contact Stephanie with tips, comments. or concerns at myopinion@ievoice. com.

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