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By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media

Christina Laster made a special trip from Southern California up to the State Capitol last Wednesday, June 19th. Deon Winters, San Diego Continuing Education Culinary Arts Graduate. Photos: San Diego Continuing Education

By Allura Garis SDCCD

Deon Winters wanted to cook his whole life and that decision is what saved him from the criminal justice system. He enrolled in the free Culinary Arts certificate program at San Diego Continuing Education (SDCE), located just a few miles away from his home in Lincoln Park. Before wearing a personalized chef’s uniform, Winters spent most of his twenties in between prison and probation, although he had always tried to pursue his academics. “I am one of the stories you read about or see in the movies, from the streets to the classroom. But my story is nonfiction. Growing up in Southeastern San Diego you’re already labeled by law enforcement.” See STUDENT page 2

The grandmother of a sevenyear-old charter school student said she came to Sacramento to make sure Gov. Gavin Newsom knows she - and tens of thousands of Black parents and guardians like her across the state - are opposed AB 1505, a controversial charter school bill the Senate Education Committee is expected to debate July 10. In May, the state Assembly voted 44-19 in favor of the legislation. If passed and signed into law, AB 1505 would strip away the existing right charter schools have to an appeal process if a local school board denies its petition for authorization or renewal. Laster joined leaders of the California chapters of two prominent civil rights organizations, the National Action Network

gospel with the clarke sisters at the county fair See page 9

Shown left to right are Simeon Gant, Rev. Jonathan Moseley of NAN Los Angeles, Rev. Dr. Tecoy Porter of NAN Sacramento, charter school grandparent Christina Laster, Ray King from the San Diego Urban League, charter school grandparent Joette Spencer Campbell, and Cassandra Jennings of the Greater Sacramento Urban League. These leaders met with the governor’s administration to express their concerns of a bill that would remove appeal rights for charter schools. (CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey).

(NAN) and the National Urban League (NUL), for the meeting held at the Governor’s office at the Capitol. Both groups have been outspoken opponents of the legislation. “I let them know that our hope as Black parents is in charter

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“These are the vestiges of enslavement that people don’t want to deal with,” said Dr. Julianne Malveaux, the former President of Bennett College.

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schools, which are free public schools,” said Laster. She told California Black Media that her protest of the bill speaks not only for her grandson – but for all African-American children and their parents. “Generationally, we haven’t had

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CUMMINGS HOLDS AG BARR AND COMMERCE SECRETARY ROSS IN CONTEMPT

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“These are the vestiges of enslavement that people don’t want to deal with,” said Dr. Julianne Malveaux, the former President of Bennett College.

“We are extremely troubled by news reports coming out of Haiti that describe a country in a state of emergency as protests continue and at least two lives have been lost.

Malveaux testified at a House hearing on legislation that would set up a commission to study reparations

“Congressional lawmakers have made several trips to Haiti and have witnessed

On June 25th, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, filed the Committee’s bipartisan report recommending that the House of Representatives hold Attorney General William Barr and ComRep. Elijah E. Cummings. merce Secretary Wil(Photo: ecummingshouse.gov) bur Ross in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas for documents about the real reasons behind the Trump Administration’s efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census.

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Washington, D.C.— Representatives Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Lois Frankel (D-FL), Val Demings (D-FL), Alcee Hastings, (D-FL), Debbie Murcarsel Powell (D-FL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Donna Shalala (D-FL) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) have issued the following statement in response to violent protests in Haiti:

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Bill: continued from page 1

things like that to hope for,” she continued. “If you take away charter schools, you take away the choice that is helping our children thrive and perform. You are taking away our hope.” Laster met with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s staff for nearly an hour June 19, along with NAN-Sacramento President, the Rev. Tecoy Porter; NANLos Angeles President, the Rev. Jonathan Moseley; and Cassandra Jennings, President and CEO of NUL-Greater Sacramento. “I was encouraged by the meeting,” said Porter. “We received clarity about the process and we understand that there will be some deep thinking in regards to what happens to our charter schools.” Ray King, President and CEO of NUL-San

Student: continued from page 1

SDCE is the noncredit division of the San Diego Community College District which includes San Diego City, Mesa and Miramar Colleges. SDCE’s free Culinary and Bakeshop Academy is located in Mountain View at the Educational Cultural Complex and in Point Loma at West City Campus. “The beauty of SDCE’s Culinary and Bakeshop Academy is that there are many ways to be successful, said Winters. “Even if you don’t have money, they can help you. Winters was a part of SDCE’s Rising to Success (R2S) PATHWAYS program and received vouchers for class materials. “SDCE is a rich representation of San Diego’s most marginalized communities. Our students are among the most diverse in California culturally, ethnically and educationally.” said Carlos O. Turner Cortez, Ph.D., President of SDCE. “As adult learners returning to school, their courageous choice to enroll in SDCE after facing many hurdles in their lives will open doors to new opportunities for themselves and for generations to come.”

Diego, and another charter school grandmother, Joette Spencer-Campbell, also attended the meeting and spoke candidly with the governor’s staff about their opposition to the legislation introduced by Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach). The meeting was set up after Porter wrote an open letter to Gov. Newsom and the California Legislature. It ran as a full page ad in African-American newspapers statewide. The letter states that AB 1505 is “a direct attack on the ability of African-American parents to choose the best education possible for their children.” California’s Charter School law, signed by former Gov. Pete Wilson in 1992, gave the independently-run charter schools (or petitioners interested in creating one) the right to an appeal process if a school district denies their application. The first step would be to appeal the decision with the county board of Education. In 1998, the law was amended, creating a second level of appeal with the State Board of Education.

Winters was convicted of gang violence and sentenced to Ironwood State Prison where he earned his GED. To this day, he credits Chef Liz Trevino at SDCE for helping him fight for his education. “I was ready to give up on this when I had to go through the courts again.” The 30-year-old explained his probation officers attempted to pull him away from school. He attended class four days each week for eight hours each day. “Now I don’t have to deal with them at all anymore and it’s because of this school and Chef Liz. The judge saw my progression and commitment and she liked it. I’ve never been this free in my life.” Winters was selected as SDCE’s 2019 Commencement Speaker quoting late rapper, Nipsey Hussle in his address, “find your purpose or you’re wasting air”. His peers who share a similar story expressed tears and joy as the graduate walked across the stage. Winters wants to give back to his community in the same way they gave to him. “Cooking brings us joy and brings people together,” he said. “My goal is to educate people through food.” He will teach cooking classes alongside his mom, Bridget Burden, Ph.D., who runs a

Census:

contents of a secret memo he wrote about the citizenship question at the direction of Secretary Ross and hand-delivered to John Gore at the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The contempt report includes new transcripts of witnesses who were interviewed by Committee staff as part of the investigation, but refused to answer hundreds of questions. Among the new information Tuesday was a memo and transcript from the Committee’s interview with James Uthmeier, a former Senior Advisor and Counsel to Secretary Ross. According to the memo: “During the interview, the Department blocked Mr. Uthmeier from answering approximately 100 questions from Committee staff. Department lawyers instructed Mr. Uthmeier not to reveal his discussions with the White House about the citizenship question—or even the identities of White House officials to whom he spoke. Equally troubling, the Department directed Mr. Uthmeier not to disclose what Secretary Ross told him about why he was trying to add a citizenship question. Finally, the Department instructed Mr. Uthmeier not to reveal the

Haiti: continued from page 1

firsthand the devastating toll that natural and manmade disasters have taken on the island nation and its citizens. We must do all that we can to ensure that Haiti does not become a failed state as this crisis unfolds. “While the frustrations that have prompted the protests are justifiable, the violent acts being used to express them are indefensible and hurt

Reparations:

Jennings said she believes supporters of AB 1505 are not seeing the big picture.

for the ancestors of enslaved Africans kidnapped and brought to America.

“They put systems first and they put adults first,” she said. “Not that systems and adults don’t matter. But when you are talking about educating our kids, the kids should come first. If the kids come first, there would be no way that you would have a bill to eliminate the choice we have in charter schools.” Porter said he left the meeting feeling optimistic that the group made progress.

Dr. Malveaux and others testified on H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act which would seek to analyze the legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its continuing impact on communities. The hearing was held by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties on June 19th.

“The voices of our families, parents and grandparents were heard today,” he said. “We have some room to negotiate and work with the governor.”

On June 18, Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that Americans, in part, made up for slavery by electing Barack Obama.

“Despite these restrictions, Mr. Uthmeier provided the Committee with some new information. He disclosed that he sought advice on adding the citizenship question from John Baker, an outspoken advocate who has argued that ‘the citizenship question is necessary to collect the data for a redistricting of House seats that excludes aliens from the calculation.’ Mr. Baker’s views on the citizenship question have nothing to do with enforcing the Voting Rights Act, but instead are focused on redistricting. “Mr. Uthmeier’s discussion with Mr. Baker marks the third individual espousing similar views that had contact with Trump Administration or Transition Team officials regarding the addition of a citizenship question. This includes Republican gerrymandering expert Thomas Hofeller, who advised the Transition Team on adding a citizenship question after concluding that the question ‘would be advantageous to Republicans and non-Hispanic whites.’ It also includes former Kansas

the very people they’re meant to help. “Violent protests have shut down government services and businesses and are preventing people from getting to work and school. The loss of even one day’s pay could set an already struggling family back by weeks, while the primary targets of the protests continue to live in great comfort. “One of the key pillars of a democratic society is the freedom to stand up and speak out, and we fully support the right of Haiti’s citizens to do so. The protesters are urged to remember, however,

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“I don’t think reparations for something that happened 150 years ago for whom none of us currently living are responsible is a good idea. We’ve tried to deal with our original sin of slavery by fighting a civil war, by passing landmark civil rights legislation. We elected an African American president,” McConnell added.

business. Classes are hands-on and take place in an industrial kitchen. After certification completion, SDCE students are ready for entry-level employment or can transition to San Diego Mesa College with up to six (6) college credits earned toward an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts/Culinary Management.

SDCE’s 36-week free Culinary Arts career certificate program emphasizes the basic principles of cooking, theory, food prep, safe food handling and pastry making. Students practice developing menus and managing food costs to gain a better understanding of the restaurant

continued from page 1

Parents, members of both civil rights organizations and other supporters attending the meeting said they asked the governor’s office to maintain the current appeals process.

“I think we’re always a work in progress in this country… No, I don’t think reparations are a good idea,” the Republican from Kentucky concluded. Another view was heard at the Juneteenth hearing on the House side of Capitol Hill.

Deon Winters, San Diego Continuing Education Culinary Arts Graduate (shown in the Culinary Arts kitchen; as SDCE Commencement Student Speaker). Photos: San Diego Continuing Education

grassroots campaign, Ari Works Advance Reentry Initiative. Dr. Burden’s southeastern San Diego based project assists formerly incarcerated women and children with food and shelter. Following SDCE, Winters will transition to San Diego Mesa College this fall to advance his career with an Associate of Science Degree in Culinary Arts/Culinary Management in Hospitality.

Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who discussed the citizenship question with President Trump and his top advisors, and then urged Secretary Ross in an email to add a citizenship question to address the ‘problem’ that undocumented immigrants ‘are still counted for congressional apportionment purposes.’” Cummings issued the following statement on the release of the new documents: “The Trump Administration claimed that the only reason it wanted to add the citizenship question was to help the Department of Justice enforce the Voting Rights Act, but that claim has now been exposed as a pretext. Official after official appearing before the Committee have refused to answer questions about the real reasons behind their effort, but the mounting evidence points to a partisan and discriminatory effort to harm the interests of Democrats and non-Whites. The Census is the foundation of our democracy, and our Committee will continue doing everything in its power to ensure that it counts every single person in the United States.”

that violence only begets more violence and its continuation could undermine the international support that Haiti so urgently needs to right itself in the days, weeks, and months ahead. “To address this growing crisis, we plan to convene in July a meeting in South Florida that will include members of the Haitian diaspora and its advocates, elected officials from Haiti and the United States, and other key stakeholders to discuss strategies that will strengthen the rule of law and civil society in Haiti to the benefit of all Haitians.”

“Enslavement reigned for 250 years on these shores. When it ended, this country could’ve extended its hallowed principles — life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness — to all, regardless of color. But America had other principles in mind,” writer Ta-Nehisi Coates said at the hearing. In 2014, Coates wrote “The Case for Reparations” in The Atlantic. The lengthy article reignited a national discussion on the issue. “Victims of that plunder are very much alive today,” Coates said at the hearing. “We recognize our lineage as a generational trust, as inheritance, and the real dilemma posed by reparations is just that: a dilemma of inheritance. It is impossible to imagine America without the inheritance of slavery,” Coates also said. The congressional discussion on reparations was the first of its kind. Though former Congressman John Conyers authored legislation to study reparations for many consecutive years. Rep. Sheila Lee Jackson (D-TX) a sponsor of H.R. 40, said, “It is only [African Americans] that can singularly claim to have been slaves under the institution and leadership of the government. H.R. 40 is, in fact, the response of the United States of America long overdue.” Commenting on social media on the hearing, Howard University African American Studies Department Chairman, Dr. Greg Carr wrote, ‘A couple of things #HR40 hearing is reinforcing: 1. The need to study the long #Reparations movement and it’s well-established objectives is greater now than ever; 2. Supporters of White American nationalism can find an American Negro to say anything they need them to.” Though the hearing was discussed widely on social media, both CNN and MSNBC spent most of June 19th running footage of former White House staffer Hope Hicks walking down a hallway in the Rayburn House Office Building while saying nothing to reporters before and after refusing to contribute testimony on alleged White House misconduct Capitol Hill. ‘Imagine if we had cable news networks that treated the #Reparations hearing as important as the #HopeHicks hearing… whew! I’m Beat!,” wrote DCBeat founder Tiffany Cross on twitter. South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott said reparations are a “non-starter” when asked about the issue.

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The Few Youth Jobs For This Summer Are Not Enough youth. This too is appreciated, but this newspaper, as a legal community media outlet, we should be receiving notice of these community oriented activities which is a part of “due process.”

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

A few organizations in the community have been tapped for summer jobs for our youth. The fact that there are some jobs is commendable and appreciated. But there are still too many youth both without summer jobs or the knowledge of where to look for one. There are some summer feeding programs in operation to provide free lunches for

The City of San Diego should have its own “Hire A Youth Program” separate and apart from Workforce Partnership. What few jobs that have been made available through the efforts of the Mayor, still have not reached the masses. We still need transportation passes for those youth who have been fortunate enough to get jobs so that they don’t spend all their dollars on Metropolitan Transit use to and from work. Finally, there should be a notice from local employers with this newspaper and our internet social media outlets to provide some hours of summer employment for our youth. Our churches should be one of the main stopping points in the search for young people looking

Once again the Commission on Gang Prevention should and must be abolished and replaced with a Commission on Youth Development and Employment. This newspaper is committed to these ideas and engaged in preparing a long range proposal to accomplish the things mentioned here. We restate the problem to keep the matter fresh in our minds and to be reminded that this is another summer without such programs.

Plastics are strangling the planet glut of plastics and the role of the USA in the proliferation of plastic material. It is not just that we, in the USA, are producing an abundance of plastic material. It is that we are shipping the waste overseas to the global South for, alleged, recycling or, in other cases, for simply dumping. A global version of “not in my backyard.”

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. NNPA Newswire Contributor

On my morning walk I pass a tree every day that has a long plastic bag stuck in the branches. I keep wondering whether my neighbor realizes that the bag is strangling the tree. I am not exaggerating. The plastic is not simply sitting on the branches but is cutting off air to the tree. Over time, that branch could die. Think about that the next time you are driving and see plastic bags flying around landing on bushes and trees. This is not a neutral issue. I thought, again, about this matter of plastics when I read a fascinating piece in the Guardianconcerning the global

You have probably heard about islands of plastic (and other garbage) inhabiting our oceans. The impact of this is the dying off of entire segments of oceans. In addition, many countries in the global North, including but not limited to the USA, look at the countries of the global South as a massive garbage dump. What we use and use-up, we then send to the global South to be disposed of. A recent global conference on plastics was stymied by the Trump administration which wished to take little to no responsibility for the proliferation of plastics and blamed the current glut on Asian countries. What was so disingenuous about this is the historical role of the USA in promoting the use of plastics

and paying no attention to disposal. Instead, the Trump administration acted as if there was no dirt on its shoes, or perhaps, no plastic sticking to its shoes (?), and that the blame lay elsewhere. It is critical to highlight this issue to remind ourselves that the environmental challenges facing the planet are not solely about climate change, as critical as that happens to be. There is environmental catastrophe unfolding, much of which is playing out in our oceans. In this context, the notion of “America First,” in addition to having been a slogan of preWorld War 2 US fascists, is the slogan of idiots. The USA does not exist on planet Earth by itself. The planetary crisis in plastics is one that no one nation-state can resolve alone. There must be a collective pact, and this necessitates a shift in the attitude of an arrogant US administration. This, of course, will only happen through a combination of mass pressure and the electoral removal of those who think that one can ‘make America great again,’ while watching planet Earth die.

A Tale of Two Graduations

for employment. The City of San Diego should also take a look at what other major cities are doing in terms of both youth employment and Parks and Recreation programs that we might use to build activities for our own youth programs.

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By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Newswire Contributor

I love graduations! I thoroughly enjoy the sense of achievement and possibility that permeates the air. Graduations signify an ending, but the term “commencement” is used to signify beginnings since they are not only an opportunity to mark completion, but also to mark the beginning of a new chapter of life. In some ways, commencements, regardless of the college or university, with the pomp and circumstance, the ritual robes, the rousing speeches, the tearful families. The two commencements I attended during this graduation season shared those characteristics, but in many ways, they could not have been more different. I attended the commencement at the University of the District of Columbia because my dear friend and fearless leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson received an honorary degree. Congresswoman Maxine Waters also received an honorary degree and delivered the commencement address. Nearly a month later, I attended the commencement ceremony at Dartmouth College, where my beloved godson, Matthew Elijah Brown, earned his undergraduate degree. Dartmouth is located in bucolic Hanover, New Hampshire, miles away from anything that resembles an urban space (Boston is more than 2 hours away). Its student body is overwhelmingly white, with nonwhite students (which includes African American, Latin, Asian American, Native American, and others) representing less than 15 percent of the population. The cost of attendance at Dartmouth exceeds $60,000. UDC an urban, land-grant HBCU, has several campuses, including a flagship campus in upper Northwest, DC and a community college not too far from Union Station. Its student body is predominately minority. Tuition at the flagship campus is a bit over $5000. Most UDC students are part-time students; most Dartmouth students attend full-time. The UDC student body is predominately female, while Dartmouth didn’t admit its first women to the college until 1973. While Congresswoman Waters was the commencement speaker at UDC, the cellist Yo-Yo Ma was the commencement speaker

at Dartmouth. I’m not sure what my expectations were of the cellist, but he exceeded them! He delivered provocative and challenging remarks in a still, soothing voice, reminding students that they have a power that should never be abused. He challenged students to be human beings before they are professionals or careerists. Most interestingly, he urged stillness. He said, “Learn to listen to the voice in the wilderness. Learn to be the voice in the wilderness.” What a message to give a group of young people who will easily earn six figures upon graduation, many headed to Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and the venture capital world! If I didn’t know any better, the gentle Yo-Yo Ma could have been delivering a rebuke to the current inhabitant of the House that Enslaved People Built and the many other conformists who do not embrace the value of humanity. “Practice your humanity daily,” the cellist said. He offered solid and stirring advice in an extremely graceless age. And then he played the cello. While Yo-Yo Ma didn’t mention the name of the cretin in the House that Enslaved People Built, Maxine Waters, calling for activism certainly did. Like YoYo Ma, she encouraged students to find their voices. The fiery Congresswoman urged them to activism. She took on hypocrisy in tones far more strident than Yo Yo Ma’s, but she was equally inspirational. And while Yo Yo Ma didn’t tackle public policy much, Waters did, focusing on the oppressive legislation that has been characteristic of this administration. The similarity in the two commencement addresses lay in the call for self-awareness, disruption, humanity, and focus. While many students don’t remember their commencement speaker, it is unlikely that students at either UDC or Dartmouth will forget the speakers they experienced. And while the students are demographically different, one can hope that the call to “practice humanity” is one that will be heeded. It is, perhaps a sign of the times, that graduates have to be urged to practice humanity, but so much of our world is inhumane, placing profits over people, that the admonition is appropriate. There are more than 4000 fouryear colleges and universities in our nation. The students graduating from Dartmouth and UDC represent a small fraction of the total. The UDC students, many nontraditional, are more likely to shoulder student debt than the Dartmouth students. But both sets of students will face challenges, and both have the responsibility, as Maxine Waters urged, to find a cause and tackle it. And, in the words of Yo-Yo Ma, to “practice humanity.”

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OBITUARIES Thelma Louise Hopkins Lain

Herbert Ray Ragsdale

Terry Lee Smith

SUNRISE NOVEMBER 3, 1945

SUNRISE SEPTEMBER 22, 1939

SUNRISE JULY 24, 1949

SUNSET JUNE 3, 2019

SUNSET JUNE 11, 2019

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THELMA LOUISE HOPKINS LAIN, affectionately known as “Geech” to family and friends, was born November 3, 1945 in San Diego, California to proud parents, Albert and Willie Hopkins. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Bethel A.M.E. Church. She received her formal education in the San Diego Unified School District and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963.

HERBERT RAY RAGSDALE, also known as “Ray”, was born to John Ed and Ina L. Ragsdale on September 22, 1939 in Chandler, Oklahoma. The family relocated to San Diego, California in 1951, where Ray finished his formal education at Lincoln High School graduating in 1957. Using his athletic ability, Ray participated in Track & Field. His love for contact sports led him into boxing, developing his skills to the point where family and friends nicknamed him “One Punch Ray”. Ray worked for the San Diego Yellow Cab Company for 36 years, serving many people in the community. Ray loved his sports, he would root and rant about the Chargers, Padres even the Clippers and follow the young players coming out of SDSU. If you stepped foot in “Ray’s Place”, at any giving time, you would be at a combination of BBQ’s, good blues music, dominoes and a game on the TV. Ray so enjoyed the yearly events, Adams Street Fair, Stand Down Blues Festival and, he would even drive to Long Beach, California for the Blues concerts with longtime friend, Lady Star to watch her perform. The game of dominoes became his favorite pastime. He would attend the Dominoes Competitions at the American Legion Post 310 on 47th Street where, he won a few trophies. He would play for hours, from backyards, kitchen tables. Wherever there was a game, you certainly would find Ray. Known as the “Dominoes Champion,”

Thelma was employed by Pacific Bell Telephone until she retired. She loved her family and friends and was a mother to several people in her life and they loved her dearly. She will be greatly missed by all! She enjoyed cooking, fishing, working in the yard and her second home the Casino! She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Hopkins and Albert Hopkins; sisters Ida Hopkins, Billie Nell Barlow, daughter Beverly Lain Mitchell and son Andre Gorsuch. Thelma Louis Hopkins Lain departed this life on Monday, June 3 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory, sons, Tony Lain and Dwayne (Sharita) Davis; daughter, Amber Coleman; brothers, Albert (Marcia) Hopkins and Leslie (Monica) Hopkins; grandchildren: Kiara Davis, Dion Davis, Andre Gorsuch Jr, Arionn Livingston, DeAndre Williams, Michael Shepherd and Nyla Shepard; great grandchildren: Jeremiah Williams and Kairo Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

sErvicEs wErE hEld wEdNEsday, JuNE 2�, 2019 aT aNdErsoN-ragsdalE morTuary, mEmory chapEl; iNTErmENT aT miramar NaTioNal cEmETEry. TERRY LEE SMITH was born July 24, 1949 in San Diego, California to Willard and Margaret Smith. He received his formal education from Lincoln High School with the “Class of 1968”. While at Lincoln, Terry was a member of the swim team, and received his letterman jacket that he proudly wore. He was also a member of the JROTC, which would play a major part in his future endeavors. In 1969, Terry followed his dream by enlisting in the United States Army, where he served admirably during the Vietnam Conflict. While serving his country, Terry earned numerous medals and commendations including the Meritorious Service Medal, the National Defense Medical w/Bronze Service Star/Vietnam Service Medal and Expert Badges in hand grenades and 45 caliber pistols. Terry retired in 1992, after twenty-three years of service of excellence. Following his retirement from the Army, Terry joined the Department of Defense, where he served as a federal police officer for seventeen years before retiring in 2009. While settling into retirement, Terry became a volunteer in the JROTC program at Gompers Jr. High School and his “alma mater”, Lincoln High School. Terry was a devoted husband to his beautiful soul mate, Blanch and he dearly loved his three daughters: Stella, Christina and Terri and a doting grandfather to his grandchildren. He strongly believed in the family unity. He enjoyed listening to talk shows and sports on the radio, especially baseball. His most favorite pastime was spending quality time with family, watching a movie or just sitting outside talking. Terry had a “laid back” personality, slow to anger or complain. If you were happy, it made him happy. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, Terry Lee Smith was called from earthly labor to eternal rest. He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife, Blanch; his three daughters: Stella Smith, Christina Raftis and Terri Conklin; nine grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ray was called to rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 7:15 A.M. He leaves to celebrate his memory four sons: Mario, Johnny Ray, Frederick and Vernus Van; one sister, Ina LaFay; one uncle, Harvey Jones , sixteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

If Tomorrow Never Comes

If I knew it would be the last time that I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in the more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep . If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would videotape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day. If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare and extra minute or two to stop and say, “I love you,”

instead of assuming, you would know I do.

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely there’s always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything right. There will always be another day to say “I love you’s”, And certainly there’s another chance to say our “Anything I can do’s?” But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget,

And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish. So hold your loved ones close today, whispher in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and chat you’ll always hold them dear.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike,

Take rime to say “I’m sorry,” “please forgive me, “thank you” or “It‘s okay” And if tomorrow never comes, you’ll have no regrets about today.

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OBITUARIES Vivian Woods

Marion Anderson

Mattie Daniels

SUNRISE June 5, 1920

SUNRISE January 5, 1934

SUNRISE January 27, 1926

SUNSET June 8, 2019

SUNSET June 10, 2019

SUNSET June 19, 2019

arraNgEmENTs by prEfErrEd crEmaTioN � burial Vivian McRae-Woods, born in Alberta, Canada on June 5, 1920, from the union of Janie and Josephus McRae. She was the fifth of six children. The family relocated to San Diego, California in 1922 where she received her formal education. She attended San Diego High School. She later attended Oakwood Academy in Huntsville, Alabama, where she graduated in 1939. After returning from Oakwood she married Maurice Woods in 1942 and to this union two sons and one daughter were added to the Woods family; Maurice, Jr., Raiford III, and Darnice. Through the years Sister Vivian Woods was a faithful worker in the Church. She was part of the popular quartet that consisted of two McCoy sisters and two McRae sisters. The quartet was invited to sing at many church functions within the Southeastern Conference and many other churches. She served as Sabbath School teacher, Sabbath School pianist and Director of the Majestic Youth Choir, Senior Choir Director and New Believers Choir, Pathfinder Director, usher board member and a member of the Dorcas Society. Early in her life Sister Woods became a single parent who worked as a domestic worker. She was determined to keep her children together during this life changing experience. She became a strong mother completely trusting in God and teaching her three children the importance of Christ in their lives and what they could accomplish through Him. On June 8, 2019, Vivian McRae-Woods departed from this life at 4:13 p.m. She was preceded in death by; all of her siblings, and two grands Stacy and Raiford IV. Left to cherish her memory are; two sons, Maurice Woods Jr. and Raiford Woods III (Margie); daughter Darnice; six grandchildren Gregory, Steven, Marcia, Ventoure II, Vivian and John; eight great-grandchildren Devina, Kalia, Sydney, Ventoure III, Jose, Joseph, Benjamin, and Lauren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends, and a loving church family. She will be missed and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

Herbert Hightower Jr. SUNRISE MARCH 14, 1955 SUNSET JUNE 1 8 2019

sErvicEs wErE hEld TuEsday, JuNE 2�, 2019 aT aNdErsoN-ragsdalE morTuary, mEmory chapEl; iNTErmENT aT miramar NaTioNal cEmETEry. HERBERT HIGHTOWER JR., whom was fondly known as “Uncle Herbie”, was born on March 14, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts to loving parents, Herbert Hightower Sr. and Helen Coleman Hightower. He received his formal education in Boston. After high school, Herbert enlisted into the United States Army. There, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and was also decorated as an expert sharpshooter. After receiving his Honorable Discharge, Herbert began working as a certified welder in San Francisco and eventually relocated to San Diego, making it his permanent residence. He began employment at a local shipyard and was also a member of the Ironworkers Union. He later began working in the Gaslamp District as part of downtown San Diego’s beautification project. He retired after twenty years of service and was invaluable to his profession.

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Marion Anderson was born January 5, 1934 in Boynton, Oklahoma to Edna and Lezime Belton.

Mother Mattie Ruth Daniels was born January 27, 1926, to Lezime and Edna Belton, in Boynton, Oklahoma. She was known among close relations as Ruthie, and by her siblings as “Bean”.

Marion graduated from Dunbar High School in 1952. While in high school she received awards for academic achievements and participated on the cheerleading squad for athletic events. Marion moved to San Diego in 1959 at which time she and her sisters, Mattie Ruth and Mary Alice joined St. Luke Church Of God In Christ. She and her sisters quickly became active in the life of ministry. Marion accepted the call to ministry from the Lord and became Missionary Anderson. In San Diego, she met and married James Tyrone Anderson. Though married with four sons (Kenneth, Gerald, Dwayne, and Alan) and working full-time as a nurse. In 1973 all of the family joined a small new church, Mount Olive Church Of God In Christ,. Mother Anderson worked as a nurse for Mercy Hospital and then as a charge nurse for At The Terrace. Later she became a private duty nurse for Mercy Hospital where as a leader she coordinated RN’s and nurses to medical facilities and homes serviced by Mercy Hospital. Shortly before she retired, the Copley Family did their best to hire her away from Mercy Hospital after she took care of Helen Copley, the family matriarch. They wanted her to be Helen’s personal nurse. Mother Anderson declined for concern of what that might mean for retirement. Mother Anderson loved her sons and they so greatly loved her back. She loved all her family, and loved her church. But most of all she loved Jesus and called on Him in prayer from the time of her having received Him as her Savior from childhood until the day she went to be with Him. On June 10, 2019 Mother Marion Anderson transitioned from this life. She is survived by her sister Mattie Ruth Daniels; sons: Kenneth and Dwayne, Alan; nephews Melvin Monday, and Chester Monday, Joe Belton, Clyde Rhymes, Howard Belton, nieces Marian Whiteside, Ruby Griffin, Norma Nickerson, Edna Pannell and Alberta Collins; six grandchildren, and ten more who called her “grandma”. She will truly missed.

In the late 50’s Ruthie moved to San Diego, CA. with her two sisters Mary Alice and Marion, as church Financial Secretary that came to be the most enduring and consequential role in which she served at the Mt. Olive church. Over the course of Mother Daniel’s lifetime of ninety-three years she has rendered countless services and acts of kindness to her church, its individual members, her family, as well as her San Diego community, services too numerous to mention. Mother Daniels worked as a visiting nurse for At The Terrace Hospital. When At The Terrace closed down, she became a County Eligibility Worker from which she retired after 20+ years of service. Sister Daniels maintained a vegetable garden, along with planting fruit trees such as lemon, orange, plum and pomegranates, as well as various flowers, decorative plants, and shrubbery. Like most all of her sisters Mother Daniels was a very good cook and enjoyed baking, especially pies and cakes. She was known for her light flaky crust used for her apple, raisin, or sweet potato pies, and for her layered coconut or zesty lemon cakes. On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, Mother Mattie Ruth Daniels transitioned from this life to life everlasting. She is survived by Nadia Anderson of Arlington, Washington, the daughter of her heart; Laurie Haymon of San Diego, her god-Daughter, Vernell Stovall of San Diego, heart-adopted son, a number of other men and women who called her “mom”; nephews Kenneth Anderson and Dwayne Anderson of San Diego, Alan Anderson of Arlington, Washington, Melvin Monday and Chester Monday of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Joe Belton of Fairfield, CA, Clyde Rhymes of Jamaica, Queens, NY, Howard Belton of New Market, MD, and a host of nephews, great-nephews; nieces Marian Whiteside of Vallejo, CA, Ruby Griffin of Amarillo, TX, Norma Nickerson of Denton, TX, Edna Pannell of Tulsa, OK, Alberta Collins of Tulsa, OK, and other relatives and friends.

Herbert was straightforward, outspoken, yet very compassionate and was noted as having a vast knowledge of history, sports and politics. He enjoyed learning, studying the bible and was always up for a game of chess or trivia. He also enjoyed music, especially listening to “Down To The Bone” jazz band. Herbert, whom had an enormous heart, enjoyed telling jokes and stories, always giving to others whenever he could and never liked to see any one down. He would literally give the shirt off his back for family, friends or anyone in need. Uncle Herbie felt very strongly about our youth and other family members learning family history, and for all to pass such knowledge to the next generation. If He was here today, he would be overjoyed to see all the family together in one place, enjoying each other ‘s company while dancing, singing, eating and fellowshipping together. Herbert was a devoted husband to his beautiful soul mate, Denise, loving father to his sons: Benjamin, Herbert III, and Richard, as well as a doting grandfather to his grandchildren, whom he spoke of to anyone with an ear. On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, Herbert Hightower Jr. was called from earthly labor to eternal rest. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of more than twenty years, Denise Hightower; his children: Benjamin, Herbert III, Richard, Shermaine and Tiffany; his brother, Frank Spicer (Gloria); his sister, Marsha Spicer; grandchildren: Taylor Rose, Hershey, Tiysha, Jayden; and Grace; two great-grandchildren, Zendaya and Lexiahna and a host of other relatives and many friends nationwide.

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dolores warren’s underground railroad foundation

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Irma Gorham, Exec. Dir., Paterson Housing Authority

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Paterson Councilwoman Lilisa Mimms with HVUGRR Scholarship Awardees.

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On June 12 2019, five proud winners of the Huntoon-Van Rensalier Underground Railroad Legacy Scholarship Award received $750.00 towards their future education in Paterson, NJ. Each high schooler received their award at Paterson’s elegant Brownstone Restaurant fundraiser dinner. The winners read their award winning Underground Railroad essays, Each essay was moving in its own way. Presenters were also enthusiastic as they presented the students with their awards, including Passaic, NJ Mayor Hector Lora who generously sponsored one student from Passaic, NJ and Paterson’s capable City Council President Maritza Davila who encouraged each awardee with uplifting words. Paterson Council President Davila also gave a surprise appreciation award from the Paterson City Council to Dolores Van Rensalier Warren, Founder and President of the Huntoon Van Rensalier Underground Railroad Foundation (HVUGRR). It was Mrs. Warren’s long-time dream of passing on the importance of eduation, and she and the Foundation will complete, next year, the “From Slavery to College Legacy” overhead walkway project to inspire students. The walkway, which connects the HVUGRR site to the Passaic County Community College campus, will showcase large historic photos as students walk overhead

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to and from the Paterson parking lot next to the HVUGRR Monument. The PCCC campus, once a part of the historic site, is directly across the street from the monument. The highlight speech of the evening was Paterson Councilwoman Lilisa Mimms, who inspired students to “finish the race,” a legacy born by the abolitionists Josiah Huntoon and William Van Rensalier, who guided slaves to freedom on the HVUGRR site. Dolores Van Rensalier Warren, HVUGRR President, spoke to students about her biracial life. As she has done in her own life, she reminded students it takes “get down” perseverance and dedication to succeed. Then, she said, they must give back to their community, their city and the nation, just as the Foundation did in its dedication to inspire others with the HVUGRR Monument, which is a tribute to Huntoon and Van Rensalier’s abolitionist legacy. Dr. Steven Rose, HVUGRR FoundationTrustee and President of the Passaic County Community College where all five of the awardees will attend, also spoke to the enthusiastic dinner crowd. He reminded them as parents, mentors and fellow PCCC students that they have a responsibility. Like those brave slaves seeking freedom, the Paterson community must encourage the five awardees, who will need perseverance and guidance on their own personal journeys to freedom and success.

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On Friday, May 3rd San Diego icon, Theophilus Logan, celebrated his 102nd birthday surrounded by loving family and friends. The party was hosted by Mr. Logan’s wife, Martha; son, William and his wife Devon; and daughter, Barbara. Mr. Logan is well known in the San Diego area as the owner of Logan Realty, which opened its doors on the corner of 45th Street and Logan Avenue in 1965. He was the first Black Real Estate Broker to become a member, and later President, of the San Diego Association of Realtors. Born in Lima, Oklahoma in 1917, Mr. Logan is a retired U.S. Army Major, having served in the military for twenty years. He is a graduate of LIncoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University, or HBCU. As evidenced from the many happy and warm smiles in the photos noted here, Mr. Logan is well loved and a joyous time was had by all in attendance.

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Last Saturday’s 15th Annual Gospel Festival featuring The Clarke Sisters at the San Diego County Fair turned into a veritable praise and worship session for the enthusiastic crowd in attendance that evening. Opening act, The Walls Group, is a new addition to the Gospel and Christian music scene. They warmed the audience with their upbeat and spirit-filled songs. The popular Gospel Fest is produced by Leonard Thompson’s M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records and featured local, national, and regional Gospel acts across five stages, including Nyajaha, Saved But Still Fly and GC3 Choir (Grace Covenant Christian Church). “It was a great occasion for families to come together. It felt like a big family reunion. The legendary Clarke Sisters really stepped it up,” Thompson said. “It was amazing to see the two families, The Walls Group and The Clarke Sisters, working together both on and off the stage. It showed the history of gospel music at a whole ‘nother level. We had an outstanding time.” The event raised over $3000 to benefit the Food 4 Kids Backpack program, a San Diego Food Bank initiative established in 2006 to distribute food packages to disadvantaged, chronically hungry elementary school students.”It will allow us to feed 16 kids for an entire year,” Thompson said. The Clarke Sisters and the Walls Group really filled spirits Saturday night.

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juneteenth celebration at the

George Stevens Senior Center

city heights celebrates

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Nighttime Curfew Community Partners Cheer New Park Schedule; Kicks Off Summer of Fun Event Series Photos: Central Region Prevention Coalition

Capt.Todd Griffin, SDPD’s Mud City Division

Maria Cortez, City Heights resident and community health and safety advocate

David Monroe, Deputy Director, San Diego Parks and Recreation Dept.

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Champions of a nighttime curfew for City Heights Square Mini Park threw a party. Timed to mark the implementation of a 9 PM to 5 AM curfew supported by a grassroots community coalition, the celebration Friday, June 14th kicked off a Summer of Fun event series designed to reclaim the pocket park as a community space where kids, families and seniors gather to connect, relax and play. The nighttime curfew became a rallying cry for residents, business owners and social service providers who observed an increase in gang activity, binge drinking, drug dealing and drug use, litter and violence in the park. The Parks and Recreation Department submitted the curfew proposal with support from law enforcement and community advocates. The nighttime park curfew earned the unanimous support of San Diego City Council members earlier this year.

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Wednesday, June 19th was a time of great activity celebrating this year’s Juneteenth. An audience of more than 300 people were on hand, some of whom were unable to get seats for the “Soul Food Luncheon” that included greens, ribs, cornbread, baked beans, chicken and mac and cheese. The tasty desserts (individually) priced included peach cobbler, cake and sweet potato pie. But there was more. The Old Globe theatre partnered with the Senior Center to produce a play that some of the seniors had parts, in performance and production.

Following the luncheon, there was a special presentation by the Old Globe of excerpts from the play, “The Ruby In us,” by Karen Ann Daniels. The play is based on the story of Ruby Nell Bridges, who desegregated the all white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana in September of 1960. There were three additional performances of this play which were presented at the Senior Center on June 21st, and two performances on June 22nd. The play can now be seen at the Old Globe Theater. The production at the Senior Center was the result of a team effort between the Old Globe and the Seniors under a Grant.

Mrs. Rosemary Pope as Center Director also had an outstanding collection of volunteers from the U.S. Navy, in uniform, both serving the meals and escorting people to their seats in the capacity filled room. Mrs. Pope boasted that the greens being served had come from her personal garden and that of another senior. Dr. John Warren, Publisher of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint gave a brief history of Juneteenth and Mrs. Dolores Warren presented her book, “Bridge Street to Freedom,” the story of her abolitionist great grandfather who operated an Underground Railroad in Paterson, New Jersey helping runaway slaves going north before the Civil War. She donated the proceeds from the sale of the books to the Senior Center.

The public was invited to tour the park, enroll in classes and participate in hands-on demonstrations of some of the activities – such as yoga, low-impact aerobics, crafts and Bingo -- are scheduled over the summer months. Speakers included David Monroe, Deputy Director, City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department; Captain Todd Griffin, San Diego Police Department’s Mud City Division; Maria Cortez, City Heights resident and community health and safety advocate; and OG Yoga’s Marisela Chavez who lead community residents in a low impact yoga session. The City Heights Square Mini Park is located at 4061 43rd Street, San Diego 92105. It was designed as an urban oasis where residents can connect, relax and rejuvenate. The pare is a community treasure. Framed on three sides by tall buildings, it is a quiet, intimate space laced with trees and colorful public art.

OG Yoga’s Marisela Chavez leads a low impact yoga session

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Senegalese in Wall Street protest fear offshore oil/gas resources lost to fraud

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Timis Corp. Two years later, Timis Corp. secretly paid a “bonus” of $250,000 to Agritrans, a company controlled by Sall’s younger brother, Aliou Sall, it said. Aliou Sall was also employed by the Timis group after his brother became president, receiving a salary of $25,000 per month, the BBC said. Global Witness, a group which campaigns to end environmental and human rights abuses driven by the exploitation of natural resources and corruption, commented on the findings.

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A foreign investor with mineral assets throughout Africa is alleged to have made a secret payment of $250,000 to a company run by the brother of the president of Senegal, in a bid to obtain the country’s assets, according to recently published reports in the BBC and Global Witness. The payment to Aliou Sall, brother of President Macky Sall, the reports alleged, may have greased the wheels for the purchase of two offshore oil and gas wells by British Petroleum (BP) that could have transformed Senegal, among the world’s 25 poorest countries, into a prosperous nation. Senegal’s oil and gas reserves are expected to rival some of the region’s biggest producers. Reports of the alleged payment and possible sale of Senegal’s resources sparked a public protest last week in Wall Street under pouring rain. It was filmed and screened on Facebook. The investor was RomanianAustralian tycoon Frank Timis who allegedly received about $10 billion in royalty payments from BP for his company’s stake in two gas and oil fields.

Senegalese President Sall, who campaigned on rooting out corruption, defended his record in developing the nation’s energy industry but stopped short of calling for a formal investigation, which the opposition demanded. He rejected the BBC report as one-sided, describing it as “punctuated with serious and false allegations.” “The Senegalese government reserves the right to follow up on this issue as appropriate,” he said. BP’s head in Senegal, Geraud Moussarie, also dismissed the BBC report. He said the figures in the contract were “confidential”, but condemned the report’s description of the firm’s activities as “deceptive and false.” The compensation figure reported by the BBC is “so fake and exaggerated that it is complete fantasy,” Moussarie said, speaking in French. The report, broadcast on the BBC’s Panorama and Africa Eye programs, said that in June 2012, newly-elected president Macky Sall confirmed a decision taken by his predecessor Abdoulaye Wade, to award the rights to the

Companies tied to businessman Frank Timis have been accused of bribery, lying to investors and links to human rights abuses, wrote Global Witness on its website. “The revelations of the secret and phenomenally large payments to such a controversial businessman, particularly given his ties to the president’s brother, raise serious corruption risks. BP could have ended up being complicit in corruption, by rewarding crooked dealings,” said Daniel Balint-Kurti, head of investigations at Global Witness. “Aliou Sall had no experience of the oil and gas industry, and his most obvious qualification was that he was the brother of the president. These basic facts mean there were flashing danger signs of undue influence or bribery.” Aliou stepped down in October 2016 after being accused of a conflict of interest by the opposition. He was appointed head of a state-run savings deposit bank, the CDC, in 2017. The explosive BBC video by of this sordid story can be seen online at Panorama: The $10 Billion Energy Scandal.

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Rebel gunmen launched a coordinated assault over the weekend in the Ethiopian state of Amhara in a challenge to President Abiy Ahmed and his sweeping reform program.

he said. The federal government has full capacity to overthrown this armed group.”

Several senior government officials died in the assault including the army chief and the governor of Amhara state.

Efforts by Mr. Ahmed to loosen the iron-fisted grip of his predecessors and push through reforms have unleashed a wave of unrest that has displaced around 2.4 million people, according to the United Nations.

Mr. Ahmed rushed to the region and, wearing army fatigues, condemned the coup plot. “This illegal attempt should be condemned by all Ethiopians,

Since rising to power last year, Mr. Ahmed, a former intelligence officer has sought to deliver shock therapy to one of the world’s most entrenched one-

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A shipload of desperate Bangladeshi migrants was told to turn the boat around and go home by Tunisian officials or be deprived of food, water and medicines. The migrants, trapped on a merchant ship off Tunisia for three weeks, were sent back to their home country against their will, according to relatives. The International Organization for Migration (IOM), an intergovernmental organization linked to the United Nations, said the Bangladeshis “wished to return home”. But relatives and aid groups disputed that account. One relative told the Guardian: “When all the people were on the boat, they were told by the Bangladeshi embassy that if they didn’t agree to sign, they wouldn’t get food or water any more. The people were afraid to die on the boat. The Bangladeshi embassy forced them to sign.” The official account was also disputed by the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights. “We doubt the decisions to return were made voluntarily by the migrants,” they said. “We tried to visit the migrants in the reception center but despite repeated inquiries and requests, their whereabouts were not revealed.”

agenda has created powerful enemies, including the longtime old guard he pushed aside to gain power. The premier has delivered many of his speeches behind bulletproof glass after surviving an assassination attempt last year. Last year, Mr. Ahmed said hundreds of soldiers had marched to the office to demand a pay rise had wanted to kill him.

party systems. He has released political prisoners, removed bans on political parties, prosecuted officials accused of gross human rights abuses, and re-established relations with neighboring Eritrea.

US assistant secretary of state for Africa, Tibor Nagy, noted this week in Pretoria that these were not the first attempts by the old guard to torpedo Abiy’s radical changes, and would probably not be the last.

Mr. Ahmed also has pledged to liberalize Ethiopia’s tightly controlled economy and partly privatize state-owned enterprises, including Ethiopian Airlines, one of the world’s fastest-growing carriers.

He linked the latest violent attacks to rising ethnic pressures suppressed by the previous autocratic regime and now released by Abiy’s efforts to liberalize Ethiopia’s politics.

But the prime minister’s reform

Another relative said: “I spoke with my brother this morning in the centre. He is scared to be returned to Bangladesh, like all the people there. Nobody wants to return to Bangladesh; everyone who returns is forced.” The IOM’s head of mission in Tunisia, Lorena Lando, rejected the accusations. “None of the migrants has been deported; [they] wished to return,” she said. “IOM does not do deportation, nor force anyone to return.” This year, European Union governments significantly downscaled “Operation ‘Sophia”, an anti-smuggling effort in the Mediterranean. Rescue ships were withdrawn and the mission continued only with air surveillance, Massimo Moratti, Amnesty International’s Researcher Director said: “Having already used every excuse in the book to banish NGO rescue boats from the Mediterranean, and having already stopped carrying out rescues several months ago, EU governments are now removing their own ships, leaving no-one to save the lives of women, men and children in peril.“This shameful decision has nothing to do with the needs of people who risk their lives at sea, but everything to do with the inability of European governments to agree on a way to share responsibility for them,” he said bitterly.

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New Parents and a 8 Tips to Make the Newborn with Sickle Most of Your Next Cell Disease: What Now? Doctor’s Visit com*, which includes curated content and a wealth of information for those in the SCD community, and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America(SCDAA), which publishes a calendar of local SCD events around the country. How can family and friends offer support?

By Dr. Kevin Williams Chief Medical Officer for Rare Disease at Pfizer

TaLana Hughes, a mother of three who is also the executive director of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI), has one child with SCD and two children with the sickle cell trait. In order to help people better understand what it’s like to be a parent of a newborn with SCD, and how family and friends can be most helpful, TaLana and I share our thoughts below on some of the most common questions we’ve been asked about the topic. What are the biggest fears and challenges parents

fear the worst. However, it’s important to know that in recent years we’ve seen advances in understanding and scientific breakthroughs that are potentially paving the way for better care of people with SCD. I also can’t stress enough to new parents the importance of setting up a healthcare team for their child as soon as possible. Receiving care early and often can help reduce the impacts and complications of the disease. SCD takes a toll on all systems of the body, so having a team made up of a pediatric hematologist, primary care doctor, and other specialists, such as an eye doctor, pulmonologist, cardiologist, and dentist, is key to the health of the

TaLana:I tell parents of children with SCD to educate their loved ones about the disease and to communicate how it affects your child. Teaching others about the condition gives me the opportunity to explain what kind of specific support I need. It also allows my family and friends to figure out how to best provide support— whether it be a ride to an appointment, a change of clothes for an overnight stay in the hospital, or help with small chores at home. Dr. Kevin: I also encourage family members and friends to learn as much as they can on their own, because there are still a number of misperceptions about the disease. For example, the belief that a baby born with SCD will die before reaching adulthood. This is a myth! The majority of children with SCD live to adulthood, thanks

By StatePoint

Visits to the doctor can be very productive with a little preparatory work in advance of the appointment, say experts. “For some people, visits to the doctor can be daunting or even scary, but there are steps you can take beforehand that will improve the experience, foster communication, and,

in turn, improve health outcomes,” says Barbara L. McAneny, M.D., president of the American Medical Association (AMA). “By being open and honest with your physician and by asking questions, you can play a key role in preventing the progression of chronic disease and in charting a healthier course.” Here are eight ways to get more from your next doctor’s visit:

face upon learning their child has SCD? TaLana: Immediately after my child received the diagnosis, my husband and I experienced an initial wave of shock and fear. It became suddenly apparent that both of us have the sickle cell trait which we passed down to our child. We wondered what this would ultimately mean for our daughter. Dr. Kevin: I know that for many parents, an SCD diagnosis can certainly be overwhelming, and I see how parents may

child. What are some tips for helping parents cope with the news? TaLana: I needed time to digest the news. Once I had a stronger understanding of the disease and how it would manifest over time as my child grew, I started to have a better idea of the support needed from my family and our local community. Dr. Kevin: Parents can meet other families through local community groups, online platforms like www.oneSCDvoice.

to advances in SCD care. However, the life expectancy of someone with SCD in the US is only between 40 and 60 years,compared to average US life expectancy of 78.8 years. By understanding the truths about SCD, family and friends are in a better position to provide meaningful support and be allies.

1. Know your history. A family health history can help your physician and other health care practitioners identify whether you’re at a higher risk for particular conditions and diseases. With this information, they can make informed care decisions, from recommending particular treatments or diagnostics to helping you plan lifestyle changes that will help keep you well. Before your next visit, gather as

much information as you can to share with your doctor. 2. Be honest. Your doctor will likely ask you about such health habits as alcohol, tobacco, and drug use as well as the amount of exercise you get. It is important to be honest and accurate when answering these questions. Ask your doctor if you use tobacco, drugs or alcohol, and need help quitting.

3. Make a list. Even if you are just going in for a regular check-up, make a list of the things you want to discuss during your visit and bring it to your appointment. Topics may include symptoms you’ve experienced, ailments you’ve suffered and more. 4. Get screened. Ask your physician about needed health screenings based on your age, sex and other risk factors including family history. Healthfinder.gov is a good resource for finding recommended preventive services. 5. Learn your risk and take action. Talk with your doctor about your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Before your appointment, you can take a free online self-screening test at DoIHavePrediabetes.org to learn whether you have prediabetes. During your visit, your doctor will need to confirm a prediabetes

diagnosis and can help you develop an individualized plan to prevent it from progressing to type 2 diabetes. 6. Get immunized. Please discuss with your physician the importance of vaccination. Many immunizations require boosters after time has passed. Make sure you are up-to-date on your immunizations.

7. Get help. Tell your doctor if you haven’t been feeling like yourself and you think you might be suffering from depression. 8. Know your numbers. Track health data such as your height, weight, body mass index and blood pressure in order to share trends with your doctor and take action if needed. Visit LowerYourHBP.org to learn about your blood pressure numbers and the life-altering risks of uncontrolled high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension – and find a list of questions to ask your doctor to help get your blood pressure under control. By being prepared the right questions information, you make the most of next doctor’s visit.

What tools are most helpful for new parents caring for their child with SCD?

“You’re made of elements. Take the time to learn the foods with high element properties, in order to save your health and your body.”

TaLana:I always carry a notebook with me so I can

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this has been one of my continued from page 12 most important tools for connecting with and learning from other take notes and keep track parents who share this of my child’s “baseline” experience. and SCD history to see how the disease manifests Do infants experience over time. I have an pain crises? What are the overnight bag in my trunk warning signs? What is that includes a change your best advice for new of clothes and snacks. parents when it comes I carry a thermometer to handling a newborn in my purse to take my having a crisis? child’s temperature and an incentive spirometer TaLana: Yes, infants can to help facilitate stronger have pain crises. However, breathing. I’ve also because they can’t joined a group chat with communicate with words other parents who have and explain any pain children with SCD, and they are experiencing,

recognizing pain crises can be difficult. In my own experience, the first warning signs are usually dactylitis, where the hands and feet begin to swell, and a fever. However, because new parents usually pay attention to anything out of the ordinary seen in their newborn, they often are able to notice how their own child displays warning signs. I always play it safe. I also find it really beneficial to speak with other parents with children who have SCD and to learn about what they see and discuss

how they’ve handled episodes of pain. Dr. Kevin: It’s also important for parents to understand that pain crises are unfortunately a universal experience for people with SCD. Crises typically manifest in infants aged six months and older, and they are often unpredictable and can occur up to several times a year. What do babysitters or other caregivers need to know? TaLana:I make sure other

caregivers and babysitters know about my child’s personal regimens and what to do in case of an emergency. I share important pointers, like to make sure my child is hydrated and never around smoke, which can increase the risk of Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS), a bout of pneumonia or a serious lung condition due to the sickling of red blood cells, in people with SCD. Lastly, I make sure they know how special my child is and all the wonderful qualities she

has. I tell them her likes and dislikes, hobbies and interests, and what makes her laugh. Having SCD may be a normal part of my child’s life, but I make sure she is not defined by her condition. For more information about parenting a child with SCD, check out “A Parents Handbook for Sickle Cell Disease at w w w.onescdvoice.com” and the CDC’s “5 Facts You Should Know about SCD” at www.cdc.gov.

san diego no. 7 in u.s. cities with 5-figure credit card debt Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

carry the biggest balances.

2016,respectively.

LendingTree, the credit monitoring service, recently released it’s CompareCards report after analyzing anonymous credit reports from over 1.2 million My LendingTree users with active credit cards. It’s findings may come as a surprise to San Diegans. Our city ranks No. 7 in the U.S. for the most people with five-figure credit card debt. Nearly 19% of cardholders in San Diego owe more than $10,000 on their cards.

Is income inequality driving cities to the top of the list?

Why does income inequality matter so much? Contrary to what many people think, wealthy people often carry credit card debt – sometimes lots of it. They might use credit cards to help with an investment, such as a small business. They might use one to finance a big project, such as a home remodel. They also might just have enough wealth to where any interest they’d have to pay is inconsequential compared to what they have in the bank, so they don’t worry about carrying a balance from time to time.

About 1 in 6 credit cardholders in America’s biggest cities carry a balance of $10,000 or more, according to the new report, the biggest percentages clustered along the East Coast and West Coast. Often, it is the wealthiest cities — not the less affluent ones as one might expect — that

There’s never just one reason for why certain cities struggle with credit card debt and others handle it better. However, one common thread shared among many of the top cities: high income inequality. Of the five metro areas with the highest percentage of cardholders with five-figure card balances, two - New York and Los Angeles — are among those with the biggest income inequalities in the nation. A 2018 report from the Brookings Institution showed that New York and Los Angeles had second and fourth greatest income inequality of any of the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas in

That wide financial margin of error means that they can end up running up big balances without giving it a second thought. When you have a large number of people like that in the same city

or metropolitan area with a large number of people with poor credit who either can’t get credit or just get small lines of credit that prevent one from running up a high balance, you get a situation like we see in San Diego: a high percentage of people with high balances. The bottom line: No matter where you live, focus on paying down that debt If you’re struggling with credit card debt, the worst thing you can do is nothing.There are steps that you can take to help yourself. Make a budget: You can’t make a plan to tackle your credit card debt if you don’t know how much you’re bringing in and how much you’re spending on a regular basis. Take the time to write down all your recurring bills and

then track all your other spending for a couple of weeks. Then, compare those expenses to your income. It may not be a pleasant experience, but it will give you a feel for whether you need to focus your efforts on cutting back expenses or increasing income — or perhaps a little of both. Bump up your payments, even just a little: Adding an extra $5 or $10 to your credit card payment doesn’t sound like much, but added up over the life of your debt, it can be significant. Set up autopay: Having debt is stressful, and we all have long to-do lists. Setting up automatic payments for your credit card means there’s one less thing that you have to do. Plus, it will ensure that you’re never be late with a payment again, which helps protect your credit.

Make sure that you pay more than the minimum each time, otherwise you’re asking for trouble. Ask for a lower APR: 8 in 10 cardholders who asked their card issuer for a lower APR got their request granted, and the average reduction was about six percentage points. That can make a huge difference in your ability to pay off your debt and save you hundreds of dollars and several months in payoff time, depending on how much you owe. And that success rate means that it is not just people with perfect credit who are getting their way. The problem is that far too few people ask. Don’t let fear or nervousness cost you money. Make the call.

Black-owned hair company makes hair buying, installing easy Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Mayvenn is more than a hair company. It’s a movement. Founded by Oakland native Diishan Imira in 2013, Mayvenn Install is the latest development in the company’s dedication to helping hairstylists develop entrepreneurial talents and grow their own businesses, while making beauty accessible and affordable for all. With the launch of Mayvenn Install, this program allows customers to buy hair directly from the company online. Then, Mayvenn matches customers with a local stylist within their network who will install the hair for free - all for the cost of the hair itself. It is essentially hair + service (shampoo, condition, braid down, sew-in, and style) for the price of one. After checkout (purchase 3

or more bundles - closures or frontals included), Mayvenn emails a prepaid voucher to use during the appointment. When a stylist scans it, they get paid instantly. Additionally, Mayvenn recently partnered with QuadPay to give you the option to pay for your

orders over time, in 4 interest-free payments. Now, you can slay now and pay later. To bring this program to life, Mayvenn raised $36 million in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and Essence Ventures. Other investments came

from Serena Williams, Steve Stoute, Andre Iguodala, Jimmy Irvine, Cross Culture Ventures, Trinity Ventures, Impact America, and Core VC. “Now with Mayvenn Install, customers will See HAIR page 15

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This fictitious business name will expire on June 11, 2024 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9015890 Fictitious business name(s): SEAMS SEW AMAZING Located at: 7756 Blackpool Road San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/19/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kimberly Nicole Hines 7756 Blackpool Road San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 25, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 25, 2024 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9015888 Fictitious business name(s): RICARDO'S LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Located at: 6750 Doriana St. Apt. #121 San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Ricardo Pedrazu Huerta 6750 Doriana St. Apt. #121 San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 25, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 25, 2024 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9015813 Fictitious business name(s): SADE BURRELL & ASSOCIATES Located at: 2180 Kings View Circle Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Sade Renee Burrell 2180 Kings View Circle Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2024 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9015618 Fictitious business name(s): TOLIVER AND TOLLIVER Located at: 1473 Pioneer Circle Oceanside, CA 92057 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Darryl Lamar Toliver 1473 Pioneer Circle Oceanside, CA 92057 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 20, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 20, 2024 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9015737 Fictitious business name(s): IARS GROUP

Located at: 3120 Rue Montreux Escondido, CA 92026 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 05/09/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: JCH International Aviation Consultant, Inc. 3120 Rue Montreux Escondido, CA 92026 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2024 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-90141750 Fictitious business name(s): MAÑOSOS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Located at: 4027 Casita Way San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Jaime Diaz 4027 Casita Way San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 11, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 11, 2024 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9014853 Fictitious business name(s): CGCE HANDYMAN CGCE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Located at: 4331 Rolando Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Cesar M. Ramirez 4331 Rolando Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 12, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 12, 2024 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9015141 Fictitious business name(s): MOTLEY'S BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICES Located at: 7125 Waite Drive, Unit #9 La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Deja Monique Williams 9211 Amy's Street, Apt. 20 San Diego, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 16, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 16, 2024 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 ------------------------------------

The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Jian Xin Wu 5435 Heidi Street, #2-C La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 16, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 16, 2024 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9012714 Fictitious business name(s): CAFE BIEN, LLC Located at: 5379 El Cajon, Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Cafe Bien, LLC 5379 El Cajon, Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2024 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-901519 Fictitious business name(s): WRIGLEY'S SUPERMARKET Located at: 34 North Euclid Avenue National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 01/16/92 This business is hereby registered by the following: Madlain Inc., 34 North Euclid Avenue National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2024 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9013510 Fictitious business name(s): LASH GAL Located at: 7830 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, #207 San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Veronica Wong 4580 Twain Avenue #4 San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 24, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 24, 2024 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9013064 Fictitious business name(s): MY ANGEL'S FLOWERS & MORE Located at: 665 Jamacha Road El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Araceli Andrade 1535 E. Plaza Blvd. #408 Natioinal City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of

San Diego County on May 21, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 21, 2024 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9014883 Fictitious business name(s): ONE DROP WATER SYSTEMS Located at: 2650 Broadway #207 San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Eric Edward 2650 Broadway #207 San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 12, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 12, 2024 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 -----------------------------------

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9014695 Fictitious business name(s): AAA MASSAGE Located at: 553 Parkway Plaza El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9015109 Fictitious business name(s): B & K'S METAL AND WOOD WERKS Located at: 925 B. Street Ste. 604 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A General Partnership The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Kevin Lam 5950 Jamar Drive San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego -------------------Brandon Matthew Cobb 7022 Eastman Street San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 14, 2024 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9013263 Fictitious business name(s): SOULANESE Located at: 1012 Derby St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Shawanda Lashell Turner 1418 Hidden Springs Pl. Chula Vista, CA 91915 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 22, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 22, 2024 6/20, 6/27, 7/4,7/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9012714 Fictitious business name(s): PRETTY TOMBOY THE PRETTY TOMBOY Located at: 9211 Amy's Street, Apt. 20 San Diego, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Deja Monique Williams 9211 Amy's Street, Apt. 20 San Diego, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 16, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9014547 Fictitious business name(s): WWW WOMEN-N-WINE Located at: 2533 Northside Dr. #534 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Joint Venture The first day of business was 6/07/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Shelley D. Winn 2533 Northside Dr. #534 San Diego, CA 92108 Ardell Clay Daniels 9450 W. Cabela Dr. #1210 Glendale, AZ 85305 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 07, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 07, 2024 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9014191 Fictitious business name(s): SMART MEDICAL TRANSPORT SMART MARKETING AND REFERRAL SERVICES Located at: 6640 Lusk Blvd., Suite A207 San Diego, CA 92121 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability The first day of business was 01/01/10 This business is hereby registered by the following: Smart Medical Transport, LLC 6640 Lusk Blvd., Suite A207 San Diego, CA 92121 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 04, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 04, 2024 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9012713 Fictitious business name(s): THINC DISTRIBUTION Located at: 4655 Ruffner Road, Suite 140 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 03/01/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: San Diego Alternative Care Cooperative, Inc. 4655 Ruffner Road, Suite 140 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 16, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 16, 2024 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9014305 Fictitious business name(s): AGILE ADVISORS LLC Located at: 4126 Lymer Drive San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Agile Advisors LLC 4126 Lymer Drive San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 05, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 05, 2024 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 -----------------------------------

www.sdvoice.info LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9013955 Fictitious business name(s): INTERFAITH PRAYER FELLOWSHIP Located at: 404 47th Street San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/14/84 This business is hereby registered by the following: Birdie Mae Young 404 47th Street San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 31, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 31, 2024 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9014122 Fictitious business name(s): A & D PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Located at: 4045 Park Haven Court, Apt. H. San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Diana Nayeli De Jesus Layna 4045 Park Haven Court, Apt. H San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 3, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 3, 2024 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9014490 Fictitious business name(s): SEMPRE MUSIC STUDIO Located at: 4535 30th Street, Suite 115 San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Idividual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Shayla Brittani James 4033 Dove Street, Apt 14 San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 07, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 07, 2024 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9013672 Fictitious business name(s): UNDER DOG'S HOT DOGS & CATERING Located at: 15255 Lyons Valley Rd., Jamul, CA 91935 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A General Partnership The frist day of business: 05/28/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Salvador Carvanza 15255 Lyons Valley Rd. Jamul, CA 91935 Jonathon Adolfo Carvanza 15255 Lyons Valley Rd. Jamul, CA 91935 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 07, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 07, 2024 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9014416 Fictitious business name(s): SOUP DUJOUR Located at: 8583 Aero Drive, Ste. 30 San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability The frist day of business: 05/28/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Soup Group LLC 5236 Seagrove Pl. San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 06, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 06, 2024 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9013619 Fictitious business name(s):

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JUMPMAN FAN THE JUMPMAN FAN JUMP MAN FAN THE JUMP MAN FAN AIN'T NEVER BEEN A MARK I AIN'T NEVER BEEN A MARK NBAM BLAYZE ANBAM NEVER EVER BEEN A MARK AIN'T NEVER BEEN SQUARE AIN'T NEVER BEEN A SQUARE I AIN'T NEVER BEEN SQUARE I AIN'T NEVER BEEN A SQUARE NEVER BEEN SQUARE NEVER BEEN A SQUARE ANBS JUMPMANFAN Located at: 3415 Lou Street National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Melissa Moses 3415 Lou Street National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 06, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 06, 2024 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9013144 Fictitious business name(s): MARC'S DOES IT ALL Located at: 1678 Klauber Avenue #3 San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Marcquel Anthony Rogers 1678 Klauber Avenue #3 San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 21, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 21, 2024 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9014015 Fictitious business name(s): ANGEL'S NAILS AND SPA BY THAI Located at: 5329 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Thai Ha Huynh 8394 Lake Adlon Drive San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 31, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 31, 2024 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9013490 Fictitious business name(s): WILD HARMONY WELLNESS Located at: 3633 Camino del Rio South, Ste. 206 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 7/01/05 This business is hereby registered by the following: Vickii Gervais 7133 Purdue Avenue San Diego, CA 91942 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 24, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 24, 2024 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9013710 Fictitious business name(s): ROSE DONUTS Located at: 7612 Linda Vista Road #101

LEGAL NOTICES San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 05/29/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kenneth K. Chu 45518 Bayberry Place Temecula, CA 92592 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 29, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 29, 2024 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9012618 Fictitious business name(s): SAN DIEGO TILE & STONE Located at: 13490 Highway 8 Business #4 Lakeside, CA 92040 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 05/23/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Lucy Marentes 13490 Highway 8 Business #4 Lakeside, CA 92040 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 16, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 16, 2024 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9012860 Fictitious business name(s): ALTERRA HOME LOANS Located at: 7676 Hazard Center Drive Ste. 220 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Panorama Mortgage Group, LLC 350 S. Rampart Blvd., Ste. 310 Las Vegas, NV 89145 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 20, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 20, 2024 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9012857 Fictitious business name(s): ALTERRA HOME LOANS Located at: 100 E. San Marcos Blvd., Ste. 413 & 414 San Diego, CA 92069 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 10/07/16 This business is hereby registered by the following: Panorama Mortgage Group, LLC 350 S. Rampart Blvd., Ste. 310 Las Vegas, NV 89145 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 20, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 20, 2024 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9013887 Fictitious business name(s): MALONE SWIFT COURIER SERVICES MSC SERVICES Located at: 7777 Linda Vista Rd, Apt. 9 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above. This business is hereby registered by the following: Byron Lamar Malone 7777 Linda Vista Rd, Apt. 9 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 30, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 30, 2024 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9012717 Fictitious business name(s): A6 MOTOR SPORTS LLC Located at: 2877 53rd Street San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 03/26/19 This business is hereby

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registered by the following: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 A6 Motor Sports LLC ----------------------------------2877 53rd Street California County of San Diego, CA 92105 San Diego County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway This statement was filed with San Diego, CA 92101 the Recorder/County Clerk of 37-2019-00024492-CU-PTSan Diego County on CTL May 16, 2019 Petitioner or Attorney: This fictitious business name AnnaMarie Ashley Martinez will expire on TO ALL INTERESTED May 16, 2024 PERSONS: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 filed a petition with this court ----------------------------------for decree changing name as STATEMENT OF follows: ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS PRESENT NAME: BUSINESS NAME AnnaMarie Ashley Martinez 2019-9012879 Fictitious business name(s): PROPOSED NAME: LEVERAGE RX Abena Jua Abdallah MORTGAGE Located at: THE COURT ORDERS that 100 E. San Marcos Blvd., all persons interested in this Ste. 413 matter shall appear before this San Diego, CA 92069 court hearing to show cause, County of San Diego if any, why the petition for The business is conducted by: change of name should not be A Limted Liability Company granted: The Fictitious Business Name NOTICE OF HEARING Date: referred to above was filed in August 1, 2019 San Diego County on: Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, 02/20/18 and assigned The address of the court is: File no. 2018-9004694 1100 Union Street Fictitious Business Name is San Diego, CA 92101. being abandoned by: A copy of this Alterra Group, LLC Order to Show Cause shall be 350 S. Rampart Blvd., published at least once each Ste. 310 week for four Las Vegas, NV 89145 successive weeks prior to the This statement was filed with date set for hearing on the the Recorder/County Clerk of petition in the following San Diego County on newspaper of general May 20, 2019 circulation, printed in this 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 county,Voice & Viewpoint. ----------------------------------6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 STATEMENT OF ----------------------------------ABANDONMENT OF California County of USE OF FICTITIOUS San Diego BUSINESS NAME 330 W. Broadway 2019-9012876 San Diego, CA 92101 Fictitious business name(s): 37-2019-00031696-CU-PTALTERRA HOME CTL LOANS Petitioner or Attorney: Located at: Herberto Caravajal 100 E. San Marcos Blvd., Ste. TO ALL INTERESTED 413 & 414 PERSONS: San Diego, CA 92069 filed a petition with this court County of San Diego for decree changing name as The business is conducted by: follows: A Limted Liability Company The Fictitious Business Name PRESENT NAME: referred to above was filed in Herberto Carvajal San Diego County on: 10/07/16 and assigned PROPOSED NAME: File no. 2016-026332 Herberto Salvador Fictitious Business Name is Carvajal-Corona being abandoned by: Alterra Group, LLC THE COURT ORDERS that 1300 So. Jones Blvd., all persons interested in this Las Vegas, NV 89145 matter shall appear before this This statement was filed with court hearing to show cause, the Recorder/County Clerk of if any, why the petition for San Diego County on change of name should not be May 20, 2019 granted: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 NOTICE OF HEARING Date: ----------------------------------September 5, 2019 STATEMENT OF Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, ABANDONMENT OF The address of the court is: USE OF FICTITIOUS 1100 Union Street BUSINESS NAME San Diego, CA 92101. 2019-9012855 A copy of this Fictitious business name(s): Order to Show Cause shall be ALTERRA HOME published at least once each LOANS week for four Located at: successive weeks prior to the 7676 Hazard Center Drive, date set for hearing on the Ste. 220 petition in the following San Diego, CA 92108 newspaper of general County of San Diego circulation, printed in this The business is conducted by: county,Voice & Viewpoint. A Limted Liability Company 6/27, 7/04,7/11, 7/18 The Fictitious Business Name -------------------------------------referred to above was filed in California County of San Diego County on: San Diego 12/21/18 and assigned 330 W. Broadway File no. 2018-9031207 San Diego, CA 92101 Fictitious Business Name is 37-2019-00031091-CU-PTbeing abandoned by: CTL Alterra Group, LLC Petitioner or Attorney: 350 S. Rampart Blvd., Craig Andrew Curry Ste. 310 aka Curry Allen Las Vegas, NV 89145 TO ALL INTERESTED This statement was filed with PERSONS: the Recorder/County Clerk of filed a petition with this court San Diego County on for decree changing name as May 20, 2019 follows: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 ----------------------------------PRESENT NAME: Craig Andrew Curry aka Craig Curry Allen NAME CHANGE California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00020206-CU-PTCTL Petitioner or Attorney: Le Da Huyen Nhi TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows:

PROPOSED NAME: Craig Curry Allen

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 5, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street PRESENT NAME: San Diego, CA 92101. Le Da Huyen Nhi A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be PROPOSED NAME: published at least once each Nikki Tran, L week for four THE COURT ORDERS that successive weeks prior to the all persons interested in this date set for hearing on the matter shall appear before petition in the following this court hearing to show newspaper of general cause, if any, why the petition circulation, printed in this for change of name should county,Voice & Viewpoint. not be granted: 6/27, 7/04,7/11, 7/18 NOTICE OF HEARING ------------------------------------Date: July 11, 2019 California County of Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, San Diego The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 San Diego, CA 92101. 37-2019-00028095-CU-PTA copy of this CTL Order to Show Cause shall be Petitioner or Attorney: published at least once each Thomas Ashmore and Azaleah week for four Ashmore successive weeks prior to the TO ALL INTERESTED date set for hearing on the PERSONS: petition in the following filed a petition with this court newspaper of general for decree changing name as circulation, printed in this follows: county,Voice & Viewpoint.

LEGAL NOTICES PRESENT NAME: Lealani Antoinette Ashmore LaFleur PROPOSED NAME: Lealani Antoinette Ashmore THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 15, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101. 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,Voice & Viewpoint. 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 ------------------------------------

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Marjorie Mitchell Case Number: 37-2019-00028738-PR-LACTL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROSEMARY MEAGHERLEONARD Petitioner, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. THE PETTION FOR PROBATE request that DANIELLE MITCHELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of 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 obtainin gcoura pproval. 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 adminstration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held at the following court on July 25, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 503 located in Superior Court of California 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101. 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 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 9052. 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 any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Marquetta Stewart Brown 283093 Law Office of Rosemary Meagher-Leonard: 4456 Florida Street, San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 295-8705 6/13, 6/20, 6/27

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‘My Heritage’

Free at County Library small family, so she was thrilled to find direct descendants of the relatives in her old photos. With the help of My Heritage and Facebook, they swap historic family details and photographs online. “What’s the use of having all these fabulous photos if there is no one to share them with and get excited about them?” said Lawson.

By Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office

Get free access to the genealogy tool, My Heritage, with a County Library card. The website offers billions of historical documents from nearly 50 countries, old photos and more. You can visit the Library to gain access through its computers or for the first time, you can take advantage of the Library edition of My Heritage from home. Jennifer Lawson selects materials for the County Library. She decided to try the website herself. Her home had somehow become the unofficial repository for thousands of old family photos. Her great-great-grandmother, Martha Alice Brown, had sent them to her daughter, Dora, when she and her family moved

west during the Great Depression. Descriptions on the backs of the photos and information from My Heritage helped Lawson piece her family group together. “You can research your genealogy using data from census, birth records, historical newspapers and more,” said Lawson. “If a relative has already made a family tree, you can explore that as well.” Typically, visitors must pay to use the site. To build a family tree yourself, you must create a personal account and it comes with a fee. But with the Library edition, you can review all the birth records, census data and other records at no charge. If you want to keep a copy of a particular record, you can take a screenshot and save it on your computer or print it. Lawson comes from a

She’s found a couple thousand people in her tree now. Lawson says it’s surprising what you can find out. She traced her grandmother’s side of the family to a prominent Connecticut family, who had traced the branch back to the early 1500s and Mary Boleyn. Lady Mary was the sister of Queen Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry the VIII. The County Library obtained the library edition of My Heritage about two years ago. In the first six months, there were 53,000 data searches. Now it averages about 9,000 visits a month. If you’d like to find out more about your family history, visit the County Library website and scroll down to genealogy. Have your library card number handy, and you can gain access to My Heritage.

By Katie White County of San Diego Communications Office

The official season is just beginning, but summer is in full swing at San Diego County Library. County residents of all ages are encouraged to sign up for the Summer Challenge, which allows participants to earn prizes for completing activities. Qualifying activities include reading, attending a library program, and using one of the library’s databases. You can sign up online, or at any County Library branch or bookmobile. The theme of this year’s Summer Challenge is Read, Learn, Create, and all 33 County Library branches are hosting fun activities through August 31 to celebrate. “Even though the program is open to County residents of all ages, the primary goal of the Summer Challenge is to encourage kids and teens to read during their long break from school,” said Jodi dela Pena, San Diego County Library’s Youth Services Manager. “Research shows that reading during the summer prevents what’s called ‘the summer slide,’ the tendency for students to lose some of the achievements they gained during the school year.” While visiting the library is always fun, those interested in participating in the Summer Challenge don’t even have to set foot inside a brick-and-mortar branch to join in the

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fun. If you do not have a library card, you can sign up for an instant digital card, allowing you access to the library’s collection of 125,000 e-books and audiobooks from the comfort of your home. All you need is a cell phone number with a billing ZIP code in San Diego County. To sweeten the deal, the library is offering select e-book titles without wait times this summer. Three different bestsellers will be available each week: one for children, one for teens, and one for adults. Eligible titles will change every Monday through August and are checked out to borrowers for 14 days. The library’s e-collection is available via the library’s online Overdrive platform, or by downloading the Libby app and connecting to San Diego County Library. Fighting Hunger In addition to serving up a ton of fun activities this summer, one-third of

the County’s 33 libraries will also serve lunch to children and teens while school is out. The Lunch at the Library program is part of a countywide effort. The program provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to ensure children 18 and younger do not go hungry during the summer months, when school meals are not available. “Last summer, our branches served more than 20,000 meals at 10 sites,” said dela Pena. “We added an 11th location this year, so we expect to exceed that number and provide lunches to even more youths this summer.” Participating Lunch at the Library locations are Borrego Springs, Casa de Oro, El Cajon, Jacumba, Julian, Lincoln Acres, Potrero, Ramona, Spring Valley, Valley Center and Vista. For branch locations and a complete list of summer library events, visit www. sdcl.org.