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By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA NEWSWIRE SENIOR NATIONAL
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The history of the American presidency is steeped in racism, from the days of George Washington’s enslavement of Black people to Woodrow Wilson’s segregation of the federal workforce to Richard Nixon’s ‘Southern Strategy’— a thinly veiled appeal to white resentment. According to A Historical Analysis of Racism Within the US Presidency by Dewey M. Clayton, Sharon E. Moore, and
Sharon D. Jones-Eversley, U.S. presidents have long used racist policies to maintain white supremacy, but no modern leader has weaponized racism as blatantly as Donald Trump. His presidency was an unrelenting assault on racial progress, civil rights, and the very idea of a multiracial democracy.
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By Emma Fox CONTRIBUTING WRITER
At 11 o’clock on the night the Eaton Fire tore into the neighborhood of Altadena, Waymon Hobdy looked out a window in his home, up into the canyon at the fire which he says was about two miles away. Unalarmed, he crawled into bed and dosed off.
Community members and activists from District 4 are celebrating a small, but notable “win” after San Diego City Council voted to remove the controversial Footnote 7 from municipal code on Tuesday Jan. 28.
The win comes not just from the footnote removal, but also because the topic has garnered the council’s attention on other problematic development practices taking place in the area, such as the city’s bonus ADU program.
However, the fight for justice in the Encanto and Southeastern communities is far from over. As Voice & Viewpoint has previously reported, the community’s mission wasn’t just to get rid of the footnote, but to also halt development projects that relied on the regulation for approval. This specifically includes two housing projects planned for Emerald Hills and Encanto.
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Waymon has lived in the area for 53 years and wildfires are nothing new. “There are always those fires up there, but they never come out here and take any homes. They take homes way up in the mountains but to come across and do this type of damage…we haven’t seen anything like this,” he says.
At 5 a.m. his wife, Vanessa, and one of their dogs, Percy, woke Waymon up in a frenzy.
Vanessa was coughing and gagging as her eyes started to burn from the smoke. The couple and the dogs managed to make it out of their home safely and into separate cars. By memory, Waymon navigated turns on the road, as the lack of service rendered any GPS app useless.
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By Macy Meinhardt
San Diego Unified students who led the flag-raising, emcee’d and spoke a few words on what
Black History Month means to them.
PHOTO: Tihut Tamrat / Voice & Viewpoint
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Southeastern residents waving American flags in unison during public comment to advocate for the removal of Footnote 7, Tuesday January 28. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint
ARTICLE CONTINUATION
TRADITION
In 2016, the National Council on Black American Affairs identified the eleven most racist U.S. presidents, citing their policies, actions, and rhetoric that have harmed Black and marginalized communities. Among them were:
• Andrew Johnson (1865-1869) , who opposed Black suffrage, supported the Black Codes, and tried to undo Reconstruction efforts.
• Andrew Jackson (1829-1837), who championed the Indian Removal Act and upheld slavery at all costs.
• Ronald Reagan (1981-1989), who fueled the ‘welfare queen’ stereotype and escalated the war on drugs, which disproportionately targeted Black communities.
• Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921), who segregated the federal workforce and praised the Ku Klux Klan.
• George W. Bush (2001-2009) , whose administration’s disastrous response to Hurricane Katrina and economic policies devastated Black communities.
Trump’s latest display of overt bigotry came in the aftermath of the January 29 plane crash at Reagan National Airport, which killed over 60 people, including families from Massachusetts. Instead of offering condolences or waiting for an investigation, Trump immediately blamed the tragedy on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a reaction so grotesque that it even stunned those accustomed to his incendiary rhetoric.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley was among those who forcefully condemned his remarks.
Footnote 7
Community members argued that the footnote reinforced inequitable housing practices by exclusively concentrating additional density in the city’s most underserved district. Yet, halting the projects was not on the table at the latest council meeting, and a recent analysis released by the City Attorneys office upholds the city’s argument that Footnote 7’s implementation was not illegal nor discriminatory.
Footnote 7 was a 2019 zone change that was approved without community input to change the minimum lot size in Southeastern San Diego planning areas exclusively from 20,000 sq.ft per lot to 5,000 sq.ft per lot.
This analysis by the City Attorney is a sharp contrast with a dissenting opinion on Footnote 7 written by Voice & Viewpoint Publisher, Dr. John E. Warren. “The very fact that the City Council is willing to consider repealing Footnote 7 is proof positive that the inequality has been found and noted,” wrote Dr. Warren.
Two separate hearings for the projects will be taking place in the near future for an ultimate vote by councilmembers. Meanwhile, in his motion to dismiss the footnote, District 4 Councilmember Henry Foster shifted the focus by adding a request for city staff to come back in 60 days with an action to remove the city’s bonus ADU program.
About These ADU’s
In order to fulfill the region's housing needs, the state has been pushing the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) onto single family lots. San Diego has taken an aggressive approach towards this by implementing a one of a kind Bonus ADU program.
The program permits unlimited bonus units on properties designated as affordable and located near public transit. This allows developers to pack multiple two-story buildings on lots originally zoned for single-family homes. In Encanto, residents are alarmed by the sudden discovery of 20 separate proposed ADU projects coming to their neighborhood, earmarked to increase density by 2,000%, they claim.
The largest project set for Encanto appears to be on the end of Tarbox St., where the developer plans to put 22 two-story ADU’s on the lot, creating 43 units.
Similar to complaints about the footnote, opposing neighbors argue that the unchecked development strains infrastructure, overcrowds
“They blame DEI for everything, every bit of harm that we experienced, that they have been an architect of. They’re the only ones they don’t hold accountable, and they’re the ones sowing this division,” Pressley stated.
She added:
“And that’s why Dr. King said, ‘Power without love is reckless.’ He is a reckless, lawless, dangerous man, and at a time of tragedy when he should be a salve and a balm, and a source of confidence for these grieving families and for the country, this is what he does? An attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion is an attack on everyone—veterans, women, the LGBTQ community, Black folks— and you need to move and act accordingly.”
Outspoken Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett also blasted Trump. “This is truly like a real-life bad episode of the Apprentice, but honestly, he is the first one who should be fired,” Crockett wrote on X. “It is clear that he has no idea of how to do the job of President, competently.”
neighborhoods, creates safety hazards, and worsens quality of life. Other councilmembers raised concerns about excessive ADU production in their neighborhoods as well. The topics of ADU’s, however, were not agendized nor given public notice. The City Attorney warned this could subject the city to a Brown Act violation.
Despite the City Attorney’s caution, Foster’s motion passed unanimously 8-0 with District 1 Councilmember Sean Elo Rivera absent.
Audience members, clad in yellow t-shirts, clapped and waved mini American flags when the motion went through. But, as members filed out of the council chambers and began to process amongst one another, it was apparent that emotions were mixed.
The Congressional Black Caucus also issued a statement condemning Trump’s remarks: To be clear, diversity, equity, and inclusion are American values. Diversity policies work to benefit all Americans who have traditionally been kept out of opportunities, including white w omen, veterans, and aging Americans, not just the Black and minority communities that Trump and Republicans want to scapegoat and villainize for political gain. We are not going back!”
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries added: “A time that requires leadership, compassion and decency. Lives have been lost, and families have been devastated. While people are suffering, extreme MAGA Republicans are peddling lies and attacking people of color and women without any basis whatsoever.”
Capt. Sully Sullenberger expressed his disgust: “Not surprised. Disgusted.”
Tristan Snell, the prosecutor of Trump University, summarized, “Things that caused the DC plane crash: — Having 1 air traffic controller do a job 2 people normally do, because of farright efforts to destroy the government. “Things that did NOT cause the DC crash: — Women — Black people — Pete Buttigieg — DEI programs generally.”
Trump’s DEI scapegoating is not just rhetoric—it is policy. One of his first executive orders after taking office on Inauguration Day was
Residents such as Andrea Hetheru, Chair of the Chollas Valley Community Planning Group, viewed the move as a distraction.
“Councilmmeber Foster was able to successfully move the focus from the retroactive repeal of Footnote 7 onto ADU’s,” said Hetheru, “it was pure hypocrisy.”
Foster’s office has faced mounting pressure and backlash from constituents over both the footnote controversy and ADU developments.
the eradication of DEI programs in the federal government, describing them as “radical and wasteful” and “illegal and immoral.” The order mandated that federal agencies identify contractors and grantees engaging in DEI-related policies, including environmental justice. The next day, Trump expanded this assault into the private sector, directing federal civil rights enforcement to target any institution promoting DEI. His administration created a tip line for government employees to report colleagues engaging in DEI-related activities and ordered the closure of diversity-focused offices, placing those employees on administrative leave.
According to Clayton, Moore, and JonesEversley, the Trump administration aggressively dismantled racial equity efforts and marginalized communities through executive orders and administrative pressure, ensuring that diversityfocused initiatives were stifled at every level of government.
Trump’s presidency has already demonstrated the consequences of racial scapegoating at the highest levels of power. From his Muslim travel ban to his defense of white supremacists in Charlottesville, to his birtherism conspiracy against Barack Obama, to his attempts to overturn a democratic election by targeting votes in Black-majority cities, Trump has built a legacy of racist governance.
His war on DEI is the logical extension of that legacy, an attempt to codify white nationalist grievances into federal law. And as Pressley warned, his attacks aren’t just aimed at Black people—they target veterans, women, the LGBTQ community, and anyone else who doesn’t fit the MAGA vision of America.
“They are coming for everyone,” Pressley said. “But I believe in the power of the people.”
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President Lyndon Baines Johnson with some members of the Kerner Commission in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., 1967. PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons
L-R, Councilmembers Stephen Whitburn, Henry Foster, and Marni Von Wilpert during public comment. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint
EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION
By Dr. John E. Warren
With the wave of setback Executive Orders by President Trump, we must not be gripped by fear and defeatism. Some of us are old enough to remember that our gains in civil and social rights were made many times in spite of prevailing attitudes and not because of them.
OUR PROJECT 2025 RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP
First, we must not allow the progress we have made on our merits be redefined under Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) labels no more than we have allowed the concept of Affirmative Action to define our gains and achievements.
Let’s get specific in terms of what we must do to fight identified rollbacks. Let us remember that many of us who will cry victim, did not vote, and if we did, some voted for the very person now seeking to bring us “Reconstruction 2.0”. As a reminder, following the Civil War, Blacks were flourishing in the South. There were two Black U.S. Senators, Black Members of Congress, Superintendent of Public Instruction and a host of other gains. The deal that President Rutherford Hayes made with the South in order to keep the Union together was to create “States Rights”. In other words, to let the states make their own rules on former slaves and reconstruction of the South.
President Trump’s agenda for “Making America Great Again” clearly does not include many of us, so here is what we must do. First, the Black Press must again be recognized as OUR trusted messenger for truth in reporting on proposed changes by this Administration affecting people of color and Blacks in particular. This
means that our Press must step up its game in reporting and accountability. Second, we must act on the information we receive. For example, our response to Book Banning should be the creation of Bookstores and Libraries in our churches. To counter the rollback of Black history and achievements, we have the education and ability to create community learning centers and discussion groups in our homes and churches.
Finally, we must remember that many of our present-day colleges and universities were started by our churches. We have more information, businesses and abilities than our forefathers who did so much with so little. Our challenge is to redefine our priorities. We must monitor corporate America’s response to the President’s agenda, and we must adjust our spending habits accordingly. We must remember that Corporate America only respects three things: (1) lost profits, (2) bad publicity, and (3) votes cast against their interest. Our currency is U.S. dollars. Black people in America generate enough wealth to be the 10th largest economy in the world. We just don’t act accordingly. Let’s do our homework and redefine our priorities. As the poet said, “WE WILL NOT GO QUIETLY INTO THE NIGHT.”
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
This year, perhaps more than ever, we need to be especially mindful of Black History. This time of banning books from local libraries, especially those that tell of the history and struggle of Black Americans against slavery and racism, pose a threat to both our presence and our future. It has often been said that if you don’t know where you come from, you will have no idea of where you are going. Well, African Americans in particular must remember that we are here today because of strong ancestors who did not allow the circumstances under which they lived, to stuff out their dreams of a future for themselves and their descendants.
We must remind ourselves that we are not to be defined by others; that we are not disadvantaged, or handicapped;
By Stacy M. Brown
that we are born with a right to equality and that we have always demanded equity even though others have tried to deny it to us. We are “We The People”. We must not allow the chains that have been removed from our bodies to be placed on our minds. We have the ability to remove ourselves from poverty by using the tools in our hands. We must remember that we now possess everything that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of when in his 1957 speech he said “give us the ballot and we will place the right people in office to in essence, further our cause. Today, so many of us have not because we will not use that which we do have. We have freedom of movement, of thought and how we use our minds. Yet, so many choose to squander these freedoms on how others tell us we should think and dress and what we should be with the few dollars that so many of us waste on things that are not necessary. We
BLACK AMERICA, THE TIME IS NOW
No More Warnings, No More Illusions
have we watched those who should stand with us scatter at the first sign of trouble?
America has reached a precipice. There is no more waiting, no more wondering, no more giving the benefit of the doubt. The war against Black America is no longer theoretical. It is real. It is happening now. And those who still don’t see it—or worse, refuse to act—are signing their own death warrants.
Donald Trump, the Heritage Foundation, and their Project 2025 blueprint for tyranny have made it clear: this is a full-scale attack on African Americans. Yes, other marginalized groups—Latinos, the LGBTQ+ community, women—are in the crosshairs, but if history is our guide, Black America has the fewest allies when the bullets start flying. How many times
When the MAGA mob chants about “DEI” and “wokeness,” they are not talking about policies. They are saying the N-word in polite company.
When they slash funding for Black institutions, ban Black books, and rewrite Black history, they are sharpening the knife for what comes next. The Smithsonian Institution has already closed its diversity office. Black History Month, Juneteenth, and MLK Day are banned from federal recognition. The National Museum of African American History and Culture? Next. HBCUs? Next. The Black Press? In their sights.
Trump and his regime of bigotry are gutting every Black institution and opportunity they
have freedom of worship, yet so many of us don’t bother to pray until we find ourselves in crisis.
In addition to Black History, Carter G. Woodson, left us a most valuable book, “The Miseducation of the Negro”. It’s time to honor his gift of Black History with our own personal contributions to the times in which we live and those we share this life experience with. Only when we engage in this level of thought and activity while making black history a daily experience, can we truly honor what we have been given beyond the month of February each year. Where do you stand and what are you doing with what you have been given? Let’s move beyond complaints and expectations by others to what each of us can do right where we stand. Let’s get back to defining ourselves and not allowing others to do it for us.
can. They want to strip our culture, our legacy, our very existence from America’s history books, then from its present, and finally, from its future.
And let’s talk about pettiness—because being petty helped put us here.
Petty revenge. Petty feuds. Petty ignorance.
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and the Democratic Party ignored the power of the Black Press. They dismissed Black media, possibly because of a short-sighted grudge over someone’s association with a group that had zero impact on the election. But the consequences of their pettiness were very real.
That same ignorance was among several things that cost Kamala Harris the election.
Before ceding power to a dictator, the Democratic establishment did nothing to fortify Black media, Black organizations, or Black institutions, the very entities whose purpose is to uplift and inform Black America.
We do not have the luxury of pettiness anymore. We do not have time for grudges. The enemy is no longer at the gates. The enemy has crashed through the walls.
No More Talk—Only Action
It is time for Black America to mobilize. Not with hashtags. Not with statements. With action. With money. With power.
Black institutions must unite like never before. The NAACP, the National Urban League, the National Action Network, the National Newspaper Publishers Association, Rainbow PUSH, the Congressional Black Caucus—now is the time. No more operating in silos. No more petty differences. This is an emergency. It is the type of emergency that may have been ignored a little more than 400 years ago when a group of about 20 Africans were brought to the new colony of Virginia and traded as slaves for food. Black billionaires, celebrities, and business moguls—we need you now. Oprah. Tyler Perry. LeBron James. Jay-Z. Rihanna. Tiger Woods. Michael Jordan. Magic Johnson. Robert Smith. Alex Karp. Wemimo Abbey. Iman Abuzeid. Joshua Aviv. Melissa Bradley. We need you. And, make no mistake, Trump is coming for you too.
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ARTICLE CONTINUATION
Altadena:
Continued from cover
In Vanessa’s car, unable to see past her windshield, she began to pray for guidance. She kept moving, only stopping when fire hit the windshield or when
another disoriented driver came barrelling past.
Less than 24 hours later, they drove down those same streets made unrecognizable by the ash and debris. It was then that they discovered their house had burned down. Waymon’s father moved him and his mom to Altadena from Inglewood in 1971. Even though redlining was legally prohibited by the Fair Housing Act of 1968. The effects of discriminatory housing practices lasted for generations through the biases of real estate agents. Waymon says his father always dreamed of living on the west side of town, but his real estate agent only showed him houses on the east side.
Jazmyn emphasized this loss of routine and what that means for her family. “Everything in the city is shut down. It is really shocking to see all the old places we used to go to. There was this place called Fox’s that was this family-owned breakfast spot that my dad used to take me to. Not like your typical franchise places, these were Altadena-made places.”
Two weeks after the fire, Waymon dug through the ashes of what were once his belongings, looking for anything of sentimental value.
The Hobdy’s have come a long way since then, with the family now spread out to five different properties. Though the houses were mere blocks from one another, all within Altadena, two of the family’s homes were lost to the fire, like branches on the family tree.
The loss in Altadena is multigenerational. Jazmyn notes that many houses in her neighborhood had three generations living under one roof which only amplified the magnitude of the loss. Many of the schools in the area attended by generations of Altadena families have burnt down.
Jazmyn’s mom, Norma, works as a bus driver for Pasadena Unified School District. ”She doesn’t even have a route to drive,” Jazmyn said.
The strength of the community doesn’t come from just knowing one another but sharing the same spaces. Local establishments, for example, are the places Jazmyn could connect with her community on a dayto-day basis. Now, her neighbors are not only displaced, but they no longer have a place to gather. They’ve nowhere left to go for a friendly face and a mutual sense of community.
Black America:
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Kanye West learned a hard lesson when he bragged that they couldn’t touch him because he was a billionaire. The very next day, he lost nearly $1 billion in wealth. They are on a “Show you better than I can tell you” mission. They are coming for all of us. Rich or poor. Young or old. Educated or not. Famous or unknown.
We are in this together, whether we like it or not. And the only way to win—or even survive—is to finally band together and reject the selfish mindset of “I’ve got mine; you get yours.”
All was not lost. Waymon was able to recover his wife’s engagement ring and his son’s military dog tags.
Jazmyn says monetary donations will give her family the tools to start the process of rebuilding their lives. For example, her sister, Jozlyn Hobdy, ran a handmade candy business out of the house that burned down. Jozlyn didn’t just lose a place to decompress and feel safe, she also lost her livelihood. Jazmyn says she was in awe of her sister, who was still attempting to fulfill catering orders with the help of friends the week the fires hit.
There is no grace period after you lose everything. Time marches on.
Reflecting on the fires and all that was lost, Jazmyn knows rebuilding will take time and she says, “I’m just hoping that we don’t lose this space and that it doesn’t get bought out because it took a long time for us to get here. I just don’t want anybody to give up.” She says she knows that some people will look at her leveled community and see a development opportunity. She urges the importance of rebuilding homes because “this was everybody’s center point.”
Her message to her neighbors is one of encouragement. She says, “I hope that we can take the time to inform one another and encourage one another and give each other that support. Along with the monetary donations and the clothes, let’s donate our knowledge.”
Donate here to the GoFundMe for Jozlyn Hobdy’s candy business ‘Oh So Dulce’ https://gofund.me/ f3795793
Donate here to the GoFundMe for Jazmyn’s mom, Norma’s house on Calanda Avenue and Waymon’s house on Poppyfields Drive. https://gofund.me/ 15a473bd
The Black Press Must Survive
Our battle begins with collaboration, and at the heart of it, Black Americans must support Blackowned newspapers, media, and businesses like our ancestors did during Jim Crow. Subscribe to a Black newspaper. If we do not control our own narrative, Trump will write it for us.
This is not just a fight for survival. It is a fight for our continued existence.
The Endgame Is Clear
Gladys Marie
Edmundson Slater
SUNRISE 06/19/1949
SUNSET 01/17/2025
ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL
Service was held 2/1/25 at Bethel Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Preferred Cremation and Burial.
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Gladys Marie Edmundson Slater, affectionately called by many “Ms. Bethel”, was the epitome of unshakable faith, boundless love, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to her family, church, and community. From a young age, she was an encourager and possessed the rare gift of bringing out the best in everyone, characteristics that were true reflections of her God given extraordinary love for mankind.
Born on June 19, 1949, in Navasota, Texas, Gladys was the cherished daughter of Garrett Leroy Edmundson and Lue Dell Banks Edmundson. A Juneteenth baby in Texas, she took her first breath on such a historic day in American history and was destined to become a living testimony. She was the oldest of two children, and her brother, Norris “Pappy” Leanard Edmundson, was her best friend. When Gladys was just two years old, her parents relocated to San Diego, California, and joined Bethel Baptist Church as a family in 1952.
Throughout her life, Gladys was a faithful and dedicated servant leader at Bethel Baptist Church, where she met the love of her life, Earl Slater. God blessed this couple with 52 years of marriage grounded in love, trust and commitment. Earl and Gladys were proud parents and doting grandparents to the joy of their lives.
Gladys was active and engaged in all activities her children participated in. Gladys was always determined to give her children every opportunity to succeed. One of Gladys’ proudest moments in life was witnessing her children receive their Bachelor’s Degrees from Morehouse and Spelman Colleges.
On January 17, 2025, the Lord called Gladys home to rest and whispered ever so softly “Well done my good and faithful servant. It is now time to receive your eternal reward.”
She was preceded in death by her parents; Garrett Leroy and Lue Dell Banks Edmundson, and her brother Norris “Pappy” Leanard Edmundson.
She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband Earl Slater, her loving children; LeMar Slater (San Diego), LeRoy (Lauren) Slater (Tampa), and Leanea Edmundson (San Diego), her nephew Nakia Edmundson (San Diego); her granddaughter Amiyah Slater (Tampa), her goddaughter Karen Strickland (Washington, DC), and a host of loving family members and friends who will forever remember the memories they were fortunate to create with her and her faith walk.
T he Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
They want to destroy the institutions that sustain us. They want to police and profile us and imprison us. They want to deport Black migrants and dismantle civil rights protections. They want to crush everything Black people have built in this country.
We are watching the most racist administration in modern history wage an unrelenting war against us. There is no more time to wake up. We are already in the fire. The question now is: will we fight, or will we burn?
The time is now.
Do not be fooled. They want us erased.
Because soon, none of us will have anything.
PHOTOS: Courtesy of The Hobdy Family
Norma Hobdy’s home before (upper photo) and after (right photo) the Eaton Fire.
Left to right: Waymon Hobdy, Jozlyn Hobdy, and Jazmyn Hobdy.
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NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS
CA Offers “Civil Rights 101” Webinar Series
The State of California’s Civil Rights Department has added new special topics to its weekly CRD Webinar Series aimed at key issues related to state civil rights protections. With different themes each month, the special topics series builds on existing webinars that provide a general overview of civil rights related to employment, housing, and disability. Many of the Civil Rights Department’s webinars and trainings can also be watched at any time on the department’s YouTube channel. Visit the Civil Rights Department State of California website to view the series, calcivilrights.ca.gov/events/category/crd-webinar-series/
Ranking Member Maxine Waters
Blasts Trump for Firing CFPB Director
On February 1st, 2025, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the top
Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following President Donald Trump’s latest decision to fire the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Rohit Chopra.
“President Trump’s decision to fire CFPB Director Rohit Chopra marks the end of an era of strong consumer protection and the beginning of a plan to end this important agency. In the face of repeated and coordinated attacks, Director Chopra’s fearless advocacy on behalf of working-class families has returned more than $6 billion to harmed consumers. It’s no wonder why four out of five Americans support the CFPB, including a stag-
gering 77% of Republicans.”
“Make no mistake, today’s decision is the first step by Trump, his co-President Elon Musk, and their Republican allies in Congress to dismantle the agency entirely, leaving consumers with no place to turn to for help and no real watchdog to hold predatory lenders and other bad actors accountable.”
Atty General Bonta, 22 State Attorneys General Temporarily Block Federal Funding Freeze
Last week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit seeking to block a federal funding freeze on critical federal assistance
from going into effect:
On January 31st, Bonta issued the following statement on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island’s decision granting a temporary restraining order to prevent the pause on federal funding:
“Today’s court order ensures our communities are able to continue to access necessary federal funding for disaster recovery, including for California's wildfire recovery efforts; education; public health and safety; and infrastructure projects.
The Trump Administration is intentionally creating chaos through its public actions and statements, attempting to sow fear and confusion in our communities. We will not fall for this bait and switch. California has too much at stake.
I am grateful for the court’s decision.”
While the order is in effect, the Trump Administration may not pause, freeze, impede, block, cancel, or terminate its awards or obligations to provide federal finan -
cial assistance unless specifically allowed under the law. The Trump Administration was required to give written notice of this order to all agencies and their employees, contractors, and grantees by Monday, February 3, 2025.
Trump Cites Black History Month with Nod to Clarence Thomas
Despite attacking and aggressively rolling back key DEI initiatives and programs that directly impact African Americans, President Trump has proclaimed February 2025 “National Black History Month”. In his January 31st Proclamation, the President characterized America as entering an "historic Golden Age" under his administration. Notably, he called controversial and highly criticized conservative figures Justice Clarence Thomas and economist Thomas Sowell “American heroes”, granting them the same stature as venerated Civil Rights icons Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman and called for nationwide observance of Black History Month through “educational programs and ceremonies”.
CITY AND COUNTY NEWS YOU CAN USE
San Diego County Expands Behavioral Health Services to Address Crisis
San Diego County is taking a new approach to make behavioral health services covered by Medi-Cal more accessible. Spearheaded by District 4 Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, The San Diego Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on a comprehensive plan to expand and strengthen County’s Behavioral Health Continuum of Care (CoC).
we owe this to them to do things the right way,” said Montgomery Steppe during the Jan. 28 board meeting.
Key directives include:
• Add up to 30 Medi-Cal managed acute psychiatric beds in partnership with Paradise Valley Hospital.
• E xplore partnerships to expand board and care beds to address long-term housing needs.
• Expand outpatient programs to bridge care gaps.
• B uild substance use disorder treatment
“It is our duty to the public to ensure that we have services available when and where our residents need them,” said Supervisor Montgmery Steppe.
Behavioral health, substance abuse disorders, and homelessness are all closely interlinked. However, existing regional services currently do not have enough resources to support the population in need of comprehensive, multi-level care.
With one in thirteen low-income residents experiencing serious mental illness, the initiative targets gaps in the system, particularly the shortage of psychiatric beds, longterm care options, and outpatient treatment programs. According to the county, the region is facing a shortfall of approximately 400 additional board and care beds–which refer to longer term treatment plans that help patients with housing, meals, and other wraparound services.
The County’s Behavioral Health Continuum of Care (CoC) refers to the range of services, partnerships, programs, and contracts the county utilizes to support the mental health needs of residents of all ages. Currently serving about 111,000 residents, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal seeks to strengthen the quality and quantity of care provided.
“With so many of our neighbors struggling
capacity for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
• Launch workforce development partnerships to grow the region’s behavioral health staff.
City Establishes Ordinance to Preserve Affordable Housing Stock
San Diego City Council voted unanimously during its Feb. 3 meeting to establish an affordable housing ordinance to prevent lowincome housing from being redeveloped into market-rate or luxury housing.
The soaring cost of living in recent years has driven many lifelong San Diegans out of the homes they’ve lived in for decades.
“The reality is that there are not enough affordable homes available.This ordinance will keep San Diegans from losing the affordable homes they live in,”said District 8 Councilmember Vivan Moreno, who brought the proposal forward.
The ordinance works to enhance state protections, ensuring affordable housing remains accessible and is not prematurely removed from the housing stock by developers who intend to raise prices above market.
“This new law gives the City and San Diego
Housing Commission the power to work with property owners to find ways to keep units affordable, before they revert to market rate costs that many people cannot afford. It means more money in San Diegans‘ pockets, less stress for families, more people with a roof over their head, and fewer people falling into homelessness,” said District 6 Councilmember Kent Lee.
The ordinance has been a collaborative effort between the city and the San Diego Housing Commission for the last four years.
Affordable housing developers, property owners, tenant advocacy groups, apartment owners, housing policy experts, and the general public have also been involved in the creation of this ordinance, according to the city.
“I thank the San Diego Housing Commission for engaging with the community and collaboratively creating a mechanism that prevents housed individuals from losing their homes and maintains that truly affordable housing for the next generation,” said Council President Joe LaCava during the Monday press conference.
To learn more about the cities affordable housing activities visit: https:// sdhc.org/housing-opportunities/ affordable-rentals/
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The Brotherhood Crusade has established the Wildfire Fund to Aid Altadena Residents to support families affected by the devastating Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena. This initiative provides immediate relief to displaced residents while preserving the historical significance of Altadena’s role as a cultural and community hub for Black families. To donate,
Affordable housing stock options in North Park. PHOTO: San Diego Housing Commission
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2025 Woman of Color ROAR Breakfast Celebrates Resilience
By Macy Meinhardt
Hundreds of San Diegan women gathered Saturday morning for the 2025 Woman of Color ROAR Breakfast, celebrating the impact and achievements of Black women in the community.
For the last seven years, the event has been kicking off on the first day of Black History Month on Feb. 1. This year, the national context surrounding the rollback of civil rights initiatives like DEI fueled a palpable energy in the room, underscoring the importance of unity now more than ever.
“There is a target among us, and an effort to destroy basically everything we have built.
Now is the time to fight,” said California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber, who roused the crowd with her message of empowerment and healing.
The selected theme of this year’s breakfast, “Rooted in Resilience” reflects this message.
Held at San Diego City College, warm smiles, hugs, selfies, music, and fellowship filled the space as women from all ages and backgrounds came together as one.
“The noise of the world has made me crave community and this moment did not disappoint,” wrote San Diego Mesa College President Dr. Ashanti T. Hands, after the event.
Angela de Joseph is the founder and visionary of the annual breakfast through her nonprofit Women of Color Roar Media. The mission of the women-led organization is to empower and usher BIPOC women into positions of leadership and public service.
When it comes to Black women in elected office, no one has served a better example of this than Kamala Harris in the last year. As a result, the event was held in special honor of the former Vice President, whose historic presidential run sparked an outpouring of enthusiasm, support, and passion from women of color worldwide.
Jotaka Eaddy, this year’s recipient of the Woman Warrior Award, played a key role in mobilizing support for Harris quickly after she announced her intent to run for office.
Eaddy is the founder of the #WinWithBlackWoman, a collective group of women who come together each week on Zoom to discuss pain points, political strategy and advocacy efforts. The group grew by the thousands over the years. When Harris’ campaign kicked off, Eaddy’s weekly call grew to nearly 44,000 users in one session; raising $1.6 million from that call alone.
Eaddy’s mobilization efforts began a chain reaction of support for the presidential candidate, prompting subgroups like WhiteDudes4Harris, Cat Ladies For Harris, Tech4Harris, WinwithBlackmen and more. The day after the #WinWithBlackWoman call, the California Black Women’s Collective hosted a statewide call that rallied nearly 20,000 California women in support of Harris’ presidential bid.
Cheryl Phelps, ACLU Chief Communications Officer, was also a recipient of this year’s Woman Warrior Award. A lifelong San Diegan, Phelps has achieved over three decades worth of experience in dismantling injustice through nonprofit, philanthropic, and legislative environments around the world.
The ACLU is a 105-year-old civil rights organization that fights to resolve deep-rooted inequities denying citizens their constitutional rights and freedoms. As the communications director for the ACLU, Phelps plays a key role in shaping the organization’s voice and advancing its mission.
Other Woman Warrior award recipients included Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and Ramla Sahid, Executive Director for the Advancement of New Americans.
“Whether she’s delivering results for her constituents or delivering countless babies as a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist, Senator Dr. Weber-Pierson, a dedicated public servant, has proven herself a true leader,” as stated in this year’s program book.
received the Changemaker Award this year for her contributions to the community and reputation as “a fierce protector of civil liberties and a champion for those who had been forgotten or dismissed.”
Emphasizing advocacy and representation, the event was a powerful reminder that the fight for equity persists, fueled by the strength of women who refuse to be silenced.
“Today, we take time to recognize those incredible trailblazers who came before us— upon whose broad shoulders we stand—and celebrate those who keep that legacy alive through service,” signed Kamala Harris in a statement for the event.
Buki Domigos & DSOUL provided the entertainment for the event. In addition to her talented vocal and musical capacity, Domingos herself has made extraordinary contributions to the community. As a former sex trafficking survivor, Domingos now serves as an advocate for social justice through her roles as public speaker, podcast host, and co-founder of the Racial Justice Coalition of San Diego.
Meanwhile, newly elected state senator Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-39) was honored this year as the recipient of the Woman of Distinction Award.
In addition, Jackie Robinson YMCA Executive Director Anna Aranciba
L to R: Angela de Joseph, Women of Color Roar Founder/President; Anna Arancibia, Jackie Robinson YMCA Executive Director; Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins, California State Assemblymember, District 79. PHOTO: Brandon S. Johnson
Attendees gathered Saturday, Feb. 1 at San Diego City College in Downtown San Diego. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint
Local female leaders. PHOTO: Brandon S. Johnson
Cheryl Phelps with her award. PHOTO: Brandon S.Johnson
Dr. Shirley N. Weber holding up a Women of Color Roar “Sheroes” leader scarf designed by artist T.L Duryea. PHOTO: Brandon S. Johnson
L to R: Angela De Joseph, the event's host, California State Senator for District 39, Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson PHOTO: Brandon S. Johnson
Jotaka Eaddy speaking to audience members via Zoom. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt
Woman Warrior Award recipient, Ramla Sahid, Executive Director for the Advancement of New Americans PHOTO: Brandon S. Johnson
THE ORIGINS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
& This Year’s Big Focus
Known as the “Father of Black History”, Carter G. Woodson was the son of formerly enslaved people and understood the importance of gaining a proper education when striving to secure and maximize one’s divine right of freedom.
The story of Black History Month begins in Chicago in 1915, Carter G. Woodson traveled from Washington, D.C. to participate in a n ational celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the State of
Illinois. Inspired by the three-week celebration of the 1912 Republican Convention held at the Coliseum, Woodson decided to form an organization to promote the scientific study of Black life and history before leaving town.
Woodson chose February for reasons of tradition and reform. It is commonly said that Woodson selected February to encompass the birthdays of two great Americans who played a prominent role in shaping Black history, namely Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, whose birthdays
are February 12th and the 14th, respectively.
When Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926, he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention of the public. The intention has never been to dictate or limit the exploration of the Black experience but to bring to the public’s attention important developments that merit emphasis.
This year’s theme is African Americans and Labor. The theme focuses on the various and pro-
THE FATHER OF BLACK HISTORY
found ways that work kinds — free and unfree, vocational and voluntary collective experiences of is at the very center of and culture. The 2025 theme, sets out to highpotent impact of this
Source: asalh.org
2025 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY
and working of all skilled, and unskilled, — intersect with the Black people. Work much of Black history Black History Month light and celebrate the work.
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
https://sacd.sdsu.edu/black-resource/ black_history_month
WOMEN OF COLOR EMPOWERMENT GROUP
Thursday • Feb 6 • 5:30–7:30 PM
Black Resource Center
5723 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, CA 92115
BLACK, CULTURE, ART & SOUL
Thursday • Feb 6 • 6–7 PM
Scripps Cottage, Campanile, Park SDSU, San Diego, CA 92182
PAINT TALKS: BLACK LOVE
Friday • Feb 7 • 5–6 PM
Black Resource Center
5723 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, CA 92115
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
LECTURE SERIES PART 2
Wednesday • Feb 12 • 3–4 PM
Arts and Letters, Room 201
5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182
DANCE WITH THE DIAMONDS
Wednesday • Feb 12 • 4–5 PM
Black Resource Center
5723 Lindo Paseo, San Diego, CA 92115
SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/communications/ newscenter/articles/2025/black-history-month-events.aspx
ANIMEHIPHOP: THE RISE OF ANIME IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Monday • Feb 10 • 9:35–11 AM
Mesa College, G-101
7250 Mesa College Dr., 92111
REAL TALK: BLACK WOMEN LEADERS LISTENING AND LEADING
Tuesday • Feb 11 • 4–5:30 PM
College of Continuing Education
Mid-City Campus
3792 Fairmount Ave., 92105
REFLECTIONS ON AFRICA
Tuesday • Feb 11 • 6:30–8:30 PM
Mesa College, G-101
7250 Mesa College Dr., 92111
WORLDBEAT CULTURAL CENTER
ISHAK FILM SCREENING AND Q&A
Friday • Feb 14 • 6–8:30 PM
WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
RSVP for free tickets: worldbeatcenter.org/events
UC SAN DIEGO
https://blackhistorymonth.ucsd.edu/2025/
NARRATIVE NIGHTS: PANAS AND PALM TREES
Friday • Feb 7 • 4 PM
UCSD Cross Cultural Center
BLACK/ AFRIKAN: LABOR HISTORY AND UNION LEADERSHIP
Tuesday • Feb 11 • 12 PM
UC San Diego Geisel Library
BLACK FEMINIST PLAYWRITING SALON SERIES
Wednesday • Feb 12 • 11 AM–12:20 PM
Galbraith Hall, Room 247
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL vs. CAL STATE BAKERSFIELDCELEBRATING BLACK EXCELLENCE GAME
Thursday • Feb 13 • 7 PM
UC San Diego Athletics Venue
LEGACY OF MISTRUST: HEALING TRAUMA FROM POLICING IN BLACK COMMUNITIES
Thursday • Feb 13 • 3 PM
Cross Cultural Center, Comunidad Room
9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093
LABOR CHALLENGES IN APARTHEID AND POST-APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA
Thursday • Feb 13 • 3:30 PM
Location TBD
9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093
ART OF REDEMPTION
Thursday • Feb 13 • 4 PM
Location TBD
9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093
LEGACY OF MISTRUST
Thursday • Feb 13 • 3–4:30 PM
Cross-Cultural Center, 2nd Floor, East Price Center
9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
www.sandiego.gov/public-library/culture/blackhistory
CREATE-IT THURSDAY: BHM RICE TRAFFIC LIGHT CRAFT
Thursday • Feb 20 • 4–4:45 PM
Skyline Hills Library - Multipurpose Room
*Registration Required, limited seats. Closes February 19 @ 4:00pm. Jeannette Figueroa, jbfigueroa@sandiego.gov
LAKEWOOD WITH MEGAN GIDDINGS: BLACK HISTORY MONTH AUTHOR TALK
Monday • Feb 24 • 6–8 PM
Central Library - Neil Morgan Auditorium
*Registration Required, limited seats. Closes February 24 @ 6:00pm. Oscar Gittemeier, (619) 236-5800
CREATE-IT THURSDAY:
BHM ROCKETSHIP CRAFT
Thursday • Feb 27 • 4–4:45 PM
Skyline Hills Library - Multipurpose Room
*Registration Required, limited seats. Closes February 26 @ 4:00pm. Jeannette Figueroa, jbfigueroa@sandiego.gov
NATIONAL/LOCAL/STATE NEWS
By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer
The Never Leave One Behind (NLOB) Organization held its Annual free veterans information seminar last Saturday, February 1st at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA.
A room full of information-seekers we're able to get all their questions answered concerning all things related to the military veterans' experience.
Certified speakers Dr. Dennis Eley of Military Outreach Ministries International Church and La'Kemba Hinton of Mental Heath Clinician County of San Diego were able to explain the full range of veterans' rights and benefits. Transition Services Officer John C. Hood Jr. from the Disabled American Veterans Department explained to the curious crowd the entire eligibility process concerning their benefits.
Mr. Hood, the dynamic speaker made health care, money, employment, edu -
cation, and other important resources and opportunities clear and plain to all who attended.
"He really cares about helping people. He stays up late at night talking to veterans and helping them with their issues,” Dr. Inez Price of NLOB shared. "We are so fortunate that he crossed our path. He is such a wealth of knowledge and a genuinely good person, and a blessing to our cause."
Last Saturday's Annual Veterans Seminar was another prime example of NLOB's mission to help and serve their community.
"I think this is a great event to help veterans and their concerns," Vietnam Veteran Clearance Sellers said. “Thanks to NLOB for putting this together. This can really make a difference in our lives."
Darnell Meals,
By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer
Da rnell Meals, long-time Vice President of the OG Sandbox non-profit organization, celebrated 21,900 days (60) years of life with family and close friends. January 11th was the day and the Lemon Grove Lodge 736 was the place, from 5 pm until 1:30 am.
People came from as far as Virginia, the Bay area, and Sacramento to dance the night away, enjoy a seafood buffet, and pay homage to the man of the day. The tasty menu featured shrimp scampi, Lobster rolls, grilled salmon, pasta, salad, and much more.
"That's really awesome that my family and friends came from out of town to kick it with me. They didn't have to do that but they did and I'm so grateful,” Darnell shared.
“There was a whole lot of love in this building today," said Darnell the Capricorn. “I just want to tell everybody: ‘Thanks for the love, and my wife Tina for her hard work and creativity’."
Darnell, the smooth operator, is looking forward to at least 40 more years to make it an even 100.
PHOTOS: Darrel Wheeler
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Amid Deportation Fears Haitian Migrants Turn To Faith
By Luis Andres Henao and Jessie Wardarski Associated Press
At the end of his Sunday service, the pastor of the First Haitian Evangelical Church of Springfield, Ohio, asked ushers and musicians to form a circle around him as he knelt in prayer, flanked by the flags of Haiti and the United States.
Many had come to receive his blessing and hear his guidance on how to deal with federal agents in case of raids stemming from President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration. Other congregants stayed home out of fear and growing uncertainty.
“I asked God to protect my people,” the Rev. Reginald Silencieux said after the service, reflecting on his final prayer. “I prayed especially for the Haitian community, and I prayed for U.S.A. too, because Trump is our president. As a church, we have an obligation to pray for him because he’s our political leader right now.”
Some of Springfield's estimated 15,000 Haitians are seeking solace and divine intervention in their churches or at shops that sell spiritual products. Community leaders say many are overwhelmed by fears Trump will end or let expire the Temporary Protected Status program that allows them to remain in the U.S. legally.
Last year, Trump falsely accused Haitians in Springfield of eating their neighbor’s cats and dogs. The false rumors exacerbated fears about division and anti-immigrant sentiment in the mostly white, blue-collar city of about 59,000.
In the weeks after his comments, schools, government buildings and the homes of elected officials were targeted with dozens of bomb threats.
The Rev. Philomene Philostin, one of the pastors at the First Haitian Evangelical Church, bemoaned the lower-than-usual attendance at Sunday's service.
“They don't have to be scared. They have to be alert," she said. "They shouldn't be scared to the point where they don't come to church.”
The migration concerns of clergy and other community members in Springfield are
shared by many faith leaders nationwide. In several cities, including New York, Philadelphia and Portland, Oregon, interfaith groups are discussing how to provide security and support to migrants in their communities, including those who are undocumented.
During his first administration, Trump used bluntly vulgar language to question why the U.S. would accept immigrants from Haiti and “shithole countries” in Africa. His 2024 campaign focused heavily on illegal immigration, often referring in his speeches to crimes committed by migrants.
Thousands of temporary Haitian migrants have legally landed in Springfield in recent years under the TPS program, as longstanding unrest in their home country has given way to violent gangs ruling the streets.
“Everything changed because Trump is president. People are scared right now. Most are staying in their homes — they don’t want to go outside,” said Romane Pierre, 41, who settled in Springfield in 2020 under the TPS program after fleeing violence in his native Haiti.
Last year, his 8-year-old daughter got ill in the middle of the night. Gunshots rang in their neighborhood in the capital of PortAu-Prince, and her mother felt it was too dangerous to take her to the hospital. She died in the morning in front of the hospital entrance. Pierre couldn’t get a permit on time to return for her funeral.
“Sometimes, life is difficult,” he said pensively on a break from work.
The TPS, which allows him and thousands of others to remain legally in Springfield, expires on February 2026. He still hopes Trump will keep in mind the violence in Haiti and renew it.
“Think about Haitians because Haiti is not a place to return to right now,” he said. “God, talk to Mr. Trump and do something for Haitians.”
The migrants' fears were echoed by the president of Haiti’s transitional presidential council, who said the Trump administration’s decisions to freeze aid programs, deport migrants and block refugees will be “catastrophic” for Haiti.
20 Killed When A Chinese Oil Company’s Flight Crashes In South Sudan
By Deng Machol Associated Press
A small plane chartered by a Chinese oil company crashed Wednesday[January 29th] in a remote part of South Sudan, killing 20 people, authorities said. One passenger survived.
The flight chartered by Greater Pioneer Operating Co. had 21 people on board, including two pilots, when it crashed while taking off near an oil field in Unity state as it headed to the South Sudanese capital, said the state information minister, Gatwech Bipal. Local media reports said the passengers were oil company workers. The U.N.-affiliated Radio Miraya, citing the flight manifest, said the victims were mostly South Sudanese, and included one Indian and two Chinese nationals. Authorities did not immediately confirm the identities of the victims.
Refugee Resettlement Agencies Scramble After Trump Orders Halt
By Tiffany Stanley and Peter Smith Associated Press
Tens of thousands of recently arrived refugees might lose support for basic necessities like food and rent after a Trump administration order suspended federal funding for resettlement agencies.
There is widespread confusion as agency leaders seek greater clarity from the government. The most pressing question is how they will continue supporting refugees already under their care in the United States.
The suspension of federal funding “paralyzes the program,” said Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Global Refuge, the national Lutheran refugee resettlement agency.
“We are deeply saddened,” South Sudan’s oil minister, Puot Kang Chol, told reporters in the Kenyan capital Nairobi after confirming that 20 people were killed. He was in Nairobi for peace talks aimed at ending South Sudan’s cycle of political violence. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash.
South Sudan President Salva Kiir ordered the Transport Ministry to investigate, and said the crash had affected not only the families of the victims “but also the communities, our nation and the entire oil industry.”
South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011, is a major oil producer in the region. The East African nation has been trying to ramp up oil production and exports amid persistent cash flow issues for the government.
“Our goal of initial assistance is to get them on a relatively quick path to economic self-sufficiency — working, able to cover their own expenses,” he said.
World Relief has been fundraising to help with rent and other services for new arrivals.
The federal refugee program — a form of legal migration to the U.S. — has been in place for decades and assists those who have escaped war, natural disaster or persecution. Despite longstanding support for accepting refugees, the program has become politicized in recent years.
“Now we’re in a difficult situation with thousands of individuals we have already settled in communities in the United States.”
–Matthew Soerens
Religious organizations shoulder the bulk of refugee resettlement work in the United States. Out of the 10 federally funded national agencies that resettle refugees, seven are faith-based.
The Trump administration has halted new refugee admissions. But some refugee-agency leaders say last Friday’s “stop work” order goes a step further, and they assume it will affect refugees in the U.S., who rely on federal funds for housing, food and support during their first three months in the country.
This foreign assistance was stopped before the Trump administration tried to pause all federal grants and loans on Tuesday. Both directives are part of an ideological review of government spending.
Resettlement agencies are trying to honor their commitments — and keep paying their staffs and administrative costs. But their reserves and private donations will have difficulty matching millions in lost federal funding, if indeed it has all stopped.
“Now we’re in a difficult situation with thousands of individuals we have already settled in communities in the United States,” said Matthew Soerens, vice president of advocacy and policy for World Relief, an evangelical resettlement agency.
What did the stop-work order say?
A Jan. 24 letter sent to one of the resettlement agencies from the State Department stated that its resettlement grant funding is “immediately suspended” pending a review of foreign assistance programs, which President Donald Trump ordered over a 90-day period. The letter — from the department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration — said a decision would then be made on whether the funding would be restored, altered or cut entirely.
The agency must immediately “stop all work” and “not incur any new costs” under the grant. The letter said the agency “must cancel as many outstanding obligations as possible.”
Other agencies reported receiving similarly worded directives.
The same grants also fund the initial resettlement costs of those arriving with Special Immigrant Visas, most of whom are Afghans who helped the U.S. military effort in Afghanistan, along with their families. That’s a different category from refugees, but the same grants fund assistance with both.
How many people could this affect?
This order stands to affect at least 26,494 refugees and recipients of Special Immigrant Visas, and almost certainly more, according to an analysis of government statistics. The order pertains to grants that fund resettlement of newly arrived refugees within the first three months of their time in the United States.
In November and December — both within the current three-month period — some 19,679 refugees and 6,815 SIV recipients were resettled in the United States, according to the federal Refugee Processing Center. It has not yet provided statistics on January resettlements, who would also be affected. Some arrivals in late October, also within the three-month window, could also be affected.
UNHCR Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. PHOTO: Courtesy of UNHCR
PHOTO: Instagram via @voanews
On Monday, February 3rd, bright and early, the San Diego Unified School District gathered 200 students from Black Student Unions throughout the district to celebrate the start of Black History Month at Eugene Bruker Education Center with a student-led flag raising. Students expressed what the month means to them, and their stories through spoken word, speeches, poems, and songs.
“For me, Black History is personal. Growing up in two different fam ily-like environments, I’ve experienced both the beauty and the chal lenges that come with embracing different cultures. I felt different from those around me whether it was my hair, my skin color, or the way people view my identity”, said Malia Mims, from Patrick Henry High School, as she continued to explain many different forms of blackness as it was presented in her life.
“It doesn’t matter what color history it is, it’s everybody’s history! Black History taught me that you can become anybody you want to become,” exclaimed Malachi Conners, kindergartner from Gage Elementary School, as the remarkable youngster went on to list the names of Black History greats.
“Listen, my hair is meticulously looked after. It is conconutoil-covered beauty. It is all the hours I spent lovingly detangling. It is a resistance to your words because I put too much love into these curls. You cannot break through the shea butter barrier I created around these curls,” conveyed Kirena Godwin, from University City High School, in her spoken word poem.
Chris White, Correia Middle School teacher, sang the Black National Anthem as the students proudly elevated the Black History Month flag.
Art is a beautiful way for people to share personal thoughts, experiences and emotions that are not easily expressed in words. The process of creating art is therapeutic and can improve mental health, decrease anxiety, build self esteem and improve social skills.
Art therapy is often woven into the treatment plan for people with behavioral health conditions as a complimentary therapy to more conventional healthcare. It provides an enjoyable way for clients to externalize their feelings and experiences and in some cases, begin their healing process.
Children ages 6 months–4 years
• Y our child is up to date when they have received all recommended doses, including at least 1 dose of the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine.
Children ages 5–11 years
• Your child is up to date when they have received:
• 1 dose of the 2024–2025 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine OR
• 1 dose of the 2024–2025 PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
People ages 12–64 years
• Y ou are up to date when you have received:
• 1 dose of the 2024–2025 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine OR
• 1 dose of the 2024–2025 PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
OR
• 1 dos e of the 2024–2025 Nova-
County Behavioral Health art programs are extremely popular and are revealing impressive talents. To share this success, the Strengths Based Case Management team held a public art show, where clients had the chance to showcase and celebrate their work with their peers and an audience.
This first appeared on the County News Center.
When it comes to saving water and energy, most of us imagine a long list of daunting tasks that feel like a second job. But what if conserving our planet’s resources could be as simple as adding a bit of whimsy to your daily routine? Let’s dive into some quirky yet
practical tips that will not only help the environment but might even save you a few dollars—and smiles—along the way!
1. Give Your Faucets a Spa Day – Your sink deserves some love too! Install aerators on your faucets and showerheads to reduce water flow without sacrificing pressure. It’s like giving your fixtures a rejuvenating spa treatment. Bonus: You’ll save gallons of water without even noticing!
2. Play “Catch the Drip” – Got a leaky faucet? Turn it into a fun game for the kids! Challenge them to count how many drips they can catch in a cup overnight. Then, fix the leak (of course) and celebrate your water-saving victory with a treat. This first appeared on the LA Sentinel.
vaccine 6 months later
vax vaccine unless you are receiving a COVID-19 vaccine for the very first time. If you have never received any COVID-19 vaccine and get Novavax, you need 2 doses of 2024–2025 Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date.
People ages 65 years and older
• You are up to date when you have received:
• 2 dos es of any 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 months apart.
• While it is the recommended to get 20242025 COVID-19 vaccine doses 6 months apart, the minimum time is 2 months apart, which allows flexibility to get the second dose prior to typical COVID-19 surges, travel, life events, and healthcare visits
Exceptions:
• If you are receiving a COVID-19 vaccine for the first time and getting Novavax, you need:
• 2 dos es of 2024–2025 Novavax COVID-19 vaccine 3–8 weeks apart
• A 3rd dose of any COVID-19 vaccine 6 months later
• I f you received 1 dose of Novavax vaccine before the 2024–2025 vaccine, you need:
• A 2nd dose of 2024–2025 Novavax vaccine AND
• A 3rd dose of any 2024–2025 COVID-19
This first appeared on the CDC.
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for FY 2025-26, which aim to meet the
established in the
Consolidated Plan. The CDBG and ESG programs provide funding to the County's unincorporated area and the cities of Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, and Solana Beach, also known as the Urban County. CDBG funds must: (1) benefit lower-income persons; (2) prevent/eliminate slums and blight; or (3) meet urgent community development needs. The HOME program funds affordable housing activities within the County HOME Consortium. The HOME Consortium includes the Urban County, plus the cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Mesa, San Marcos, Santee, and Vista. The HOPWA program funds housing/services for persons with HIV/AIDS and their families throughout San Diego County.
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will expire on February 03, 2030 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9002309
Fictitious business name(s): Oneoak Media
Oneoak Web Design Located at: 647 Penelope Dr. Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeremy Rojas 647 Penelope Dr. Chula Vista, CA 91910 State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2030 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9002147
Fictitious business name(s): Brisa mrtz services Located at: 9090 Gramercy Dr. Apt. #151 San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 03/01/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Brisa Anahi Martinez Manriquez 9090 Gramercy Dr. Apt. #151 San Diego, CA 92123
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 30, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 30, 2030 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9002096
Fictitious business name(s): McCole Marketing Strategy Located at: 4438 34th St. San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 01/30/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Michael W. McCole 4438 34th St. San Diego, CA 92116
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 30, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 30, 2030 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001765
Fictitious business name(s): JJC97 Located at: 5908 Tooley St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This
is conducted by:
Anthony Kevin Murphy 5908 Tooley St. San Diego, CA 92114
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 27, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 27, 2030 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001801
Fictitious business name(s): ISZM ENT LLC
ISZM Entertainment
Located at:
590 Via Armado
Chula Vista, CA 91910
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 01/10/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: ISZM ENT LLC 590 Via Armado Chula Vista, CA 91910
State of Incorporation/ Organization
California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 27, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 27, 2030 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000786
Fictitious business name(s): ITG Property Investing LLC
Located at: 3400 Cottage Way, STG G2 #27610 Sacramento, CA 95825
County of San Diego
PO Box 1304
Spring Valley, CA 91979
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Lenette Bradley Brown PO Box 1304
Spring Valley, CA 91979
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 13, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 13, 2030 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001625
Fictitious business name(s): Eliana Strings Inc.
Eliana Strings Located at: 3830 Valley Centre Dr. Ste 705 #1435 San Diego, CA 92130
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Corporation
The first day of business was: 01/02/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Eliana Strings Inc. 3930 Valley Center Dr. Ste 705 #1435 San Diego, CA 92130 State of Incorporation/ Organization
California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 23, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 23, 2030 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001626
Fictitious business name(s): KVZ Enterprises, LLC Located at: 423 Morrison St. San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company
Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: KVZ Enterprises, LLC
423 Morrison St. San Diego, CA 92102
State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 23, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 23, 2030 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001456
Fictitious business name(s): LIT Forged
ADM Forged Located at: 7603 St. Andrews Ave. Ste E San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 01/03/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: OAT Enterprises LLC 7603 St. Andrews Ave. Ste E San Diego, CA 92154
State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 22, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 22, 2030 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001736
Fictitious business name(s): La Maestra Community Pharmacy E. Main Located at: 1246 E. Main St. El Cajon, CA 92021
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Corporation
The first day of business was: 07/02/1991
This business is hereby registered by the following: LA Maestra Family Clinic, Inc. 4060 Fairmount Ave. San Diego, CA 92105
State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 24, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 24, 2030 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001735
Fictitious business name(s): La Maestra Community Health Centers - 1246 E. Main St. Located at: 1246 E. Main St. El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Corporation
The first day of business was: 07/02/1991
This business is hereby registered by the following: LA Maestra Family Clinic, Inc. 4060 Fairmount Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 24, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 24, 2030 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9025472
Fictitious business name(s): Essntl Coffee Located at: 5971 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Joe Thanh Phung 5971 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with
the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 30, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on December 30, 2029 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001279
Fictitious business name(s): A1-HandzShawty
Winkz Lazhez Located at: 9071 Dallas St. C3 La Mesa, CA 91942
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
An Individual
The first day of business was: 01/02/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Alysha Cooper 9071 Dallas St. C3 La Mesa, CA 91942
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 21, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 21, 2030 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9025016
Fictitious business name(s): Defining Design
Vee Publishing Located at: 5690 Lake Murray Blvd. #13 La Mesa, CA 91942
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
An Individual
Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Vickie L. Madison-Husband
5690 Lake Murray Blvd. #13 La Mesa, CA 91942
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 20, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on December 20, 2029 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000442
Fictitious business name(s): Starfire
Starfire Vocal Arts
Starfire Software Developers
Dog Jog
Dog Runners
Christmas Carolers
San Diego
To Be Determined
Located at:
3298 Governor Dr. #928374 San Diego, CA 92122 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Corporation
The first day of business was: 01/01/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: SVA II 3298 Governor Dr. #928374 San Diego, CA 92122 State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 08, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 08, 2030 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000536
Fictitious business name(s): Dance Headquarters Located at: 5035 Shawline St. San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Megan Christine Bliss 5035 Shawline St. San Diego, CA 92111
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 09, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on January 09, 2030 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001299
Fictitious business name(s): Sporting San Diego Classic Located at: 2970 Cypress Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 07/20/2018
FICTITIOUS
San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Jose Luis Romero 4353 1/2 53rd St. San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 15, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on January 15, 2030 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9024267
Fictitious business name(s): Daly Distribution Located at: 1111 6th Ave. Ste. 550 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego P.O. Box 20491 El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 11/01/2024 This business is hereby registered by the following: Daly Inc P.O. Box 20491 El Cajon, CA 92021 State of Incorporation/ Organization California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 10, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on December 10, 2029 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001288
Fictitious business name(s): Aroyd Thai Kitchen 2 Located at: 3425 Hancock St. Unit 19 San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego 4737 Ladner St. San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was: 03/01/2024 This business is hereby
Fictitious
Inc.
3714 Teak St. San Diego, CA 92113 State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 10, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on December 10, 2029 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000678
Fictitious business name(s): Butter And Bites Located at: 4945 La Portalada Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92010 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
A General Partnership
The first day of business was: 1/5/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following:
Hannah Marie Cheadle 4945 La Portalada Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92010
Jean S Alfafara Laszuk 4945 La Portalada Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92010
Monica Kuchman 4945 La Portalada Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92010
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2030 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000291
Fictitious business name(s):
Daniel's Landscaping Located at: 19259 Rangeland Rd. Ramona, CA 92065
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
An Individual
The first day of business was: 6/1/2020
This business is hereby registered by the following: Daniel Lopez Martinez 19259 Rangeland Rd. Ramona, CA 92065
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 07, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 07, 2030 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000647
Fictitious business name(s):
Tactical Baseball Located at: 11183 Socorro St. San Diego, CA 92129 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 1/1/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Tyler Dalton Meick 11183 Socorro St. San Diego, CA 92129
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2030 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000249
Fictitious business name(s): Sprinter Mobile Repair
Sprinter's Bay Located at: 13350 Pacific Pl. Unit 2104
San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following:
1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000520
Fictitious business name(s): SDJJ Painting Located at: 4517 54th St. San Diego, CA 92115
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Jacob A. Rosas 4517 54th St. San Diego, CA 92115
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 09, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 09, 2030 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000447
Fictitious business name(s): Kitchenware Essentials Located at: 1741 Eastlake Pkwy., Ste 102 PMB 1029 Chula Vista, CA 91915
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Alison Andrea Peterson 1741 Eastlake Pkwy., Ste 102 PMB 1029 Chula Vista, CA 91915
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 08, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 08, 2030 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9025154
Fictitious business name(s): Sunflower Beauty Co. Located at: 4506 Federal Blvd. San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego
669 Ronald Way El Cajon, CA 92020
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 12/19/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Goodness LLC 669 Ronald Way El Cajon, CA 92020 State of Incorporation/ Organization
California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 23, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on December 23, 2029 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000641
Fictitious business name(s): Agape Childcare
Agapelove Childcare Center Located at: 4765 Home Ave #56 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego
342 Euclid Ave #406, Box #331 San Diego, CA 92114
This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/01/1996 This business is hereby registered by the following: Janice Laster Wallace 342 Euclid Ave #406, Box #331 San Diego, CA 92114
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2030 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000337
Fictitious business name(s): Uniquely Me Fashion Located at: 1775 Metro Ave #4216 Chula Vista, CA 91915 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/07/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Tracey McDonald
1775 Metro Ave #4216 Chula Vista, CA 91915
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 03, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on January 03, 2030 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Hall of Justice Courthouse
Case Number 24CU022148C
Petitioner or Attorney: Quoc Tuan Tran; Huyentrang Thi Pham and on behalf of minor child
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Quoc Tuan Tran; Huyentrang Thi Pham and on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
a. PRESENT NAME: Gia Khang Tran Pham
PROPOSED NAME: Jason Gia Khang Tran [first][middle][middle][last]
b. PRESENT NAME: Quoc Tuan Tran
PROPOSED NAME: Tuan Quoc Tran [first][middle][last]
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: March 10, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is
filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 1100 Union St. San Diego CA 92081 Central Courthouse Case Number 25CU002863C
Petitioner or Attorney: Paul Torres
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Paul Torres filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Paul Torres
PROPOSED NAME: Paul Ignacio Enamorado
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: March 5, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required. A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130)
seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
325 South Melrose Drive Vista, CA 92081
Case Number 25CU000573N
Petitioner or Attorney: Suzanne Kathleen Helfrick To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Suzanne Kathleen Helfrick filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Suzanne Kathleen Helfrick
PROPOSED NAME: Suzanne Kathleen Canaday THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before
the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: February 21, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 25
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form
Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney, whose name and address are:
Joshua Jordan 3223 Twin Church Rd. Timmonsville, SC 29161 joshlegalstuff@gmail.com
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You must also file your answer or motion with the court.
Date: October 17, 2024
Clerk of Court Robin L. Blume
s/Debbie Stokes Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
LEGAL NOTICE
Joshua Jordan has filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Bernstein, Strategic Education Loan Fund, LLC, and ISA Plus, LLC (Case No. 4:24-cv-05775-JDTER, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina) concerning Forward Purchase Agreements and Income Share Agreements. The defendants' last known address is 6610 Lavandula Court, San Diego, CA 92130.
Defendants must serve a written response to Joshua Jordan at 3223 Twin Church Rd., Timmonsville, SC 29161 within 21 days after this notice's final publication date, and file the original with the Court. Failure to respond may result in a default judgment for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This notice will be published once weekly for four consecutive weeks.
Joshua Jordan 3223 Twin Church Rd. Timmonsville, SC 29161
joshlegalstuff@gmail.com
1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF
Donna Gail Walker, aka Donna G. Walker, aka Donna Walker Case Number 25PE000217C
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Donna Gail Walker, aka Donna G. Walker, aka Donna Walker
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Donald L. Walker in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
The Petition for Probate requests that Donald L. Walker be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 05, 2025 at 1:30 PM in Department 1603 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Central DivisionCentral Courthouse
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a
contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Edward B. Fischel, LL.M. APLC 459 West 4th St. San Bernardino, CA 92401 (909) 388-0050 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Elizabeth Anne Moore aka Elizabeth A. Moore aka Elizabeth Ann Moore Case Number 25PE000207C
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Elizabeth Anne Moore aka Elizabeth A. Moore aka Elizabeth Ann Moore
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Michael Moore in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
The Petition for Probate requests that Michael Moore be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM in Department 503 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Central-Probate Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually. more information can be found at www.sdcourt. ca.gov/ProbateHearings
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in
section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Margaret K. Herring, Esq. 1001 B Avenue, Ste 215 Coronado CA 92118 (619) 437-9175 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
Celebrating Black History Month
"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again."
- Maya Angelou
1945
BOB MARLEY IS BORN
Robert Nesta Marley, later known as Bob Marley, was born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica. Raised in poverty by his mother, Cedella Malcolm, he spent much of his childhood in the countryside before moving to Kingston’s Trench Town in 1957. At 14, he dropped out of school, crafting makeshift instruments and blending Jamaican Ska with U.S. Rhythm and Blues to create reggae. In 1962, he recorded his first songs, and by 1963, he co-founded The Wailers, a group that would define reggae music.
After The Wailers disbanded in 1975, Marley continued recording and touring until his death in 1981 from cancer at age 36. His music carried powerful political messages and reflected his Rastafarian beliefs. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Marley’s legacy endures, with millions of records sold worldwide.
1993
ARTHUR ASHE PASSES AWAY
Arthur Robert Ashe Jr., born on July 10, 1943, in Richmond, Virginia, was a legendary tennis player, activist, and educator. He began playing tennis at age four and later trained under Dr. Walter Johnson, who also coached Althea Gibson. In 1953, Ashe won the American Tennis Association’s National Championship for boys under 12. He broke racial barriers by competing in the all-white Junior USTA in 1957. Ashe attended UCLA on a full scholarship, won the 1968 U.S. Open as the first African American man to do so, and became the world's top-ranked player in 1969 and 1975.
Beyond tennis, Ashe fought against apartheid, co-founded the USTA National Junior Tennis League, and became an activist for education and social justice. Diagnosed with AIDS from a tainted transfusion, he became an advocate for awareness until his death on February 6, 1993. His legacy endures through numerous honors, including Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open.
High School Profile: All-American Davaughn Hueiitt
By Michael West Contributing Writer
Mater Dei Catholic isn’t the San Diego Section powerhouse this year that it usually is. That hasn’t stopped its senior leader, Davaughn Hueiitt from leaving his footprint in the annals of San Diego High School standouts. The Senior transfer, from Stoney Point High School in Texas, was expected to draw national attention, and he has lived up to the billing.
Coast basketball camp 17U last Spring. Known for his smooth ball handling skills, and accurate shooting skills, Hueiitt was also a standout as a Freshman at San Diego High in 2021-2022.
Leading the Crusaders as a fluid player both inside and outside the “paint”, Hueiitt is deceptively skilled at penetrating when it appears he has no avenue to reach the basket. His ability to handle the physical nature of playing near the basket also masks his ability to shoot effectively from a range you wouldn’t expect from a 6’9” Forward.
six-foot-nine
Often listed as a Shooting Guard due to his accuracy, Hueiitt is more akin to a silky Shooting Forward. He masterfully separates from his defender often, using the space to square up more accurately. That simple move explains why he averaged 19 points per game over the Crusaders’ first 14 games. That’s not his only forte, however.
Averaging 7.3 rebounds a game, Hueitt has been a force on the defensive side of the court. He also averages nearly 2 blocks per game as
well. Many a time, Hueiitt has hustled back on defense to defend shots that left unsuspecting shooters in complete disbelief. Hueiitt’s contributions on the court have been less noteworthy due to a slew of transfers leaving the Crusaders last year. With the lack of firepower on offense, the Crusaders have been handcuffed because opponents double-team Hueiit frequently. Notably, the Crusaders lost much of their prowess on defense as well. Thus, the 7-13 perennial power (0-2 in league play) doesn’t pack the power they usually display in San Diego’s Section Division 1 play.
This hasn’t dulled Heuiitt’s performance, however. He recently was named to the McDonald’s AllAmerican list of High School players that will be featured this Spring on National Television. As the sole statistical leader in all categories at the stalworth High School, his efforts have definitely been noticed. Hueiit is expected to play for a Division 1 college next season.
Check out some of his highlights from Field Level:
https://www.fieldlevel.com/app/ profile/davaughn.hueitt/basketballmen/videos/2593515?m=1
South Carolina Retires Jersey Number of Three-Time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson
By Pete Iacobelli Associated Press
Three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson’s South Carolina No. 22 jersey was hung in the rafters Sunday at Colonial Life Arena, her college home court that already features a statue of the program’s all-time leading scorer outside the main entrance.
Wilson spent the weekend around coach Dawn Staley and the current group of Gamecocks players, who beat Auburn 83-66. Wilson spoke to the players at practice Saturday and had a question-and-answer session alongside Staley before both sat courtside that night as South Carolina’s men played No. 13 Texas A&M.
It was a fitting honor for Wilson, the 6-foot-5 prep wonder who became a three-time Southeastern Conference player of the year for Staley’s Gamecocks. The pinnacle came in 2017 when Wilson helped South Carolina to its first national title.
Wilson became South Carolina’s career leader in scoring (2,389 points) and blocks (363).
She also became South Carolina’s first No. 1 WNBA draft pick, chosen by the Las Vegas Aces. She has won three league MVPs, including this past season, and a pair of WNBA championships with Las Vegas.
Wilson also was part of the U.S. Olympic team that won the gold medal in Paris this past summer.
Her journey started just a short drive from South Carolina’s campus.
“Home is where your legacy began,” Staley said in a
video shown to the crowd before her jersey ceremony.
“A’ja, we love you!” a fan yelled as Wilson took the mic.
“Thank you,” she said, laughing.
Wilson thanked her teammates, coaches and fans.
“It’s a privilege to be a Gamecock, to be a part of this community,” she said.
Wilson choked up when thanking her parents. “I hope I make you proud,” she said.
A banner with South Carolina, No. 22 and her name is located next to the NCAA championship banner Wilson helped win eight years ago.
The
prodigy returned to San Diego last summer amid plenty of buzz, having been a part of the heralded sixteen high school stars that attended the elite West
PHOTO: Screenshot of Davaughn Heuiit via Pinterest
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