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Empowering Black America Biden said he plans to hold financial institutions accountable for discriminatory practices in the housing market, and he will restore the federal government’s power to enforce settlements against discriminatory lenders.

COUNTY ORDINANCE FOR COVID-19

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New COVID-19

Online Portal

Helps CA Parents

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent

When former Vice President Joe Biden sat for an exclusive live stream interview with National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. in February, the now presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said it was crucial to secure the Black vote if he is to unseat President Donald Trump in November 2020.

Find Local Child Care

Biden said the plan reflects many months of work and feedback from local elected officials, activists, organizations, practitioners, policy experts, strategists, and young people.

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Artwork Adds Ancestral

Wit to COVID Awareness

LOCAL BLACK-OWNED RESTAURANTS OPEN FOR BUSINESS – see page 9

COVID-19 Testing Ramps Up in Region

By José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office

More COVID-19 testing sites opened in San Diego County this week to meet the needs of the community.

Two sites, managed by the state, opened in El Cajon and Chula Vista May 5. The state will also take over the testing site at the North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido so that the County can redirect its efforts to other vulnerable populations and communities.

Now, the two-time former second-in-command to President Barack Obama has laid out a comprehensive plan for African Americans.

Frederick Douglass

Cannot be Heard”

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Covid19.ca.gov/childcare provides convenient access to safe and reliable child care options for working parents, including essential workers and vulnerable populations

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13-YEAR-OLD PARIS BROWN RECALLS HER CORONAVIRUS AWAKENING

Governor Gavin Newsom announced April 30 a new, interactive map portal to help parents, including essential workers and vulnerable families, find safe, reliable and accessible child care options.

“Our essential workers deserve to go to work knowing their kids are safe and cared for,” said Newsom.

“They’re there for our families, keeping hospitals, grocery stores and schools open during this pandemic. We need to be there for them.”

The Frederick Douglass Family Initiative (FDFI), an organization the social reformer and writer’s descendants founded to keep his legacy alive, com-

The new portal is available at MyChildCare.ca.gov.

It enables parents to enter their location and the type of care they need. Parents will receive a list of local center-based and family child care programs.

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By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media

13-year old Paris Brown (at left, pictured with her mother, Shenay) is the daughter of NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, Stacy and Shenay Brown.

She’s also a member of the National Junior Honor Society.

By Paris Brown Special to the NNPA Newswire

My name is Paris Brown. My parents are NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, Stacy Brown, and the awesome Shenay Brown.

I am 13-years old and am privileged to be a member of the National Junior Honor Society. But more importantly, I am privileged to have such a beautiful family.

My oldest sister, Rikki, lives in Las Vegas with her husband Marc, and my niece, Nina. I have a brother, Jordan, who lives in Maryland, and my two sisters who live at home with me, Talia and Olivia.

The glue that holds everything together is my parents.

But the coronavirus nearly ruptured us in a way that would have been indescribably devastating.

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Testing:

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The new Live Well Mobile Office, which began providing testing in Southeastern San Diego last Saturday, will continue to be deployed for testing throughout the region, as well as the County Library’s bookmobiles and other County vehicles. A doctor’s referral and an appointment through 2-1-1 are required for testing at County sites.

The state’s three sites will offer about 800 testing appointments, Monday through Friday at the following locations: Grossmont College: 8800 Grossmont College Dr., El Cajon, CA 92020 Former Sears in Chula Vista: 565 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido: 649 W Mission Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 A doctor’s referral is not required for testing at the above sites, but appointments are required. Appointments can be made online at https://lhi.care/covidtesting, which is currently compatible with desktop computers and Android devices. Compatibility with Apple devices is coming soon. If you have no Internet access, call 888-634-1123, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The County will continue to offer appointment-only COVID-19 testing at the San Diego County Credit Union

Parents: continued from page 1

The list of open licensed child care programs will include health and safety information - including provider licensing history - age of children accepted, capacity, space availability, hours, and contact information for the program and access to a local Child Care Resource and Referral agency. The Child Care

Douglass: continued from page 1

missioned the award-winning African American concept artist Nikkolas Smith to sketch a rendering depicting Frederick Douglass in a medical mask.

“Disease is cured by the right use of remedies,” Douglass’ quote beneath the image reads.

According to Kenneth B. Morris Jr., the co-founder and president of FDFI, the image is more than a fun image depicting a Black icon in a contemporary setting. To the FDFI, it is a powerful image about Black people’s position in America and the lurking threat of the coronavirus crisis.

“The image - perhaps seen as cute, clever or even amusing a simple juxtaposition of a historical figure and a contemporary challenge,” wrote Morris, who lives in Orange County, in a letter.

Awakening: continued from page 1

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At the end of December and the beginning of January, all I heard about the virus was memes and people joking around about washing your hands. I didn’t realize just how serious it was.

And even when more and more reports of deaths from the virus came piling up, I still

The County also plans to hire an additional 200 public health nurses to help support the area’s testing efforts.

REOPENING PLANS With more testing and tracing being done, the County is further prepared to loosen more of the local restrictions and allow businesses considered lowrisk to reopen, which according to the state could occur by the end of this week.

TRACING OF COVID-19 The County is in the process of expanding the number of local contact tracers to about 450 in the coming months. The pool of tracers will be made up of current County employees and external applicants, who will be trained to

Resource and Referral agencies can answer general questions, including those about child care subsidies The portal expands on earlier child care subsidies and after-school programs for essential workers established in March, when Newsom released his state-wide executive stay-at-home order. On March 16, the Department of Social Services (DSS) released guidance allowing for the fast tracked roll out of

“While the message is open to interpretation,” he added.

“FDFI looks at this very differently. The image and message are about how communities of color are affected and treated unequally, not surprisingly but predictably, during this pandemic.”

Despite being about 13% of the total United States population, nearly 20% of confirmed COVID-19 related deaths have been African Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Morris directly addressed his personal connection to this pandemic in a YouTube video posted April 14 addressed to FDFI supporters. “Our daughter Nicole contracted COVID-19 several weeks ago. We’re thankful that she has recovered, and we feel more compassionate than ever about helping those going through similar experiences,” Morris said.

Morris himself is a descendant

didn’t take it seriously enough.

Then one day, mom said she wasn’t feeling good, and that was the start of it all.

In my head, I thought that’s just mom being mom. She sometimes doesn’t feel well.

Then when dad got sick, mom stayed in her room, and dad stayed in the basement. I, of course, thought this was unnecessary.

But then they had to rush mom to the hospital because she couldn’t breathe.

Then a switch flipped in my head: “This is real, and I need to be taking it seriously.”

do COVID-19 investigations.

Currently, the County has more than 130 case and contact investigators who have conducted nearly 5,000 COVID-19 investigations since monitoring for the novel virus began in the region.

FACE COVERINGS REQUIRED IN PUBLIC County health officials continue to encourage San Diegans to wear a face covering when in public to prevent getting and spreading COVID-19.

“When you wear a face covering, whether you have symptoms or not, you’re less likely to transmit the virus to others.

And others are less likely to spread it to you,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., County public health officer. “The face coverings protect you, but especially those around you.”

People are not required to wear the face covering all the time, but anytime you come within six feet of people who are not a household contact, or when entering a business. You can carry the mask with you and put it on when approaching others, Wooten added.

temporary employer sponsored child care for working families when school closures hit statewide. The Governor signed two executive orders in early April creating licensing and contracting flexibility and expanding access to child care subsidies and after-school programs for essential workers.

On April 10, the California Legislature passed SB 89, allocating $50 million for child care vouchers. The vouchers

of both Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington.

Founded by Morris, his mother Nettie Washington Douglass and Robert J. Benz, the FDFI focuses on education as a means to combat human trafficking, one form of modern-day slavery.

“FDFI commissioned social justice artist Nikkolas Smith to create a COVID-19 portrait of Frederick Douglass to protest racial discrimination,” Morris said.

“Black people still struggle mightily under poverty, mass incarceration, disparities in health care, education and economic opportunity, racial profiling and police brutality,” Morris said. “One only must look at the astounding poverty rates for people of color in this country to realize that things are not exactly equal.

We continue to pay the price for policy failures that have compromised our health and disproportionately impacted our educational and economic

At first, I didn’t know what to do, so I tried to stay away, but that just made me feel guilty.

So, I did the best I could to help them get better. I was okay and getting used to our “system,” but I knew deep down, I was terrified.

I didn’t have time to be scared because I had a ton of schoolwork to do (and I still do now), and I had to help take care of them.

You never realize how hard it is to live without the people you love until they’re gone.

So, when people ask me if I’m bored, I tell them I’m not.

All of the schoolwork and

Empowering: continued from page 1

His campaign called the plan “a living document.”

It said the Biden team looks forward to hearing from everyone as they continue to develop the Democrat’s vision for all of America.

In a news release, the campaign noted that Biden “knows we need a comprehensive agenda for African Americans with an ambition that matches the scale of the challenge and with a recognition that race-neutral policies are not a sufficient response to race-based disparities.”

They said the Biden Plan for Black America would: • Advance the economic mobility of African Americans and close the racial wealth and income gaps.

• Expand access to high-quality education and tackle racial inequity in our education system.

• Make far-reaching investments in ending health disparities by race.

• Strengthen America’s commitment to justice.

• Make the right to vote and the right to equal protection real for African Americans.

• Address environmental justice.

prioritize children at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation, and children of essential workers earning under 85 percent of the State Median Income. An additional $50 million will go toward child care facility cleaning and provides reimbursements for child care providers to purchase gloves, face coverings, cleaning supplies and labor.

Checks are now being processed by the State Controller’s Office and should be received in the next few weeks.

opportunities.”

Smith, the artist who worked on this piece, has designed posters and other artwork for companies like BET, Disney, Sony Pictures, Marvel Studios and many others.

He emphasized the impact of this piece in relation to the racial divide in infections during this pandemic.

“I was honored to take on this project. I really felt the weight of it,” Smith said. “This art piece is really a piece that symbolizes the combination of one very current and topical struggle joined with this ongoing struggle with racial justice that we are still fighting today.”

As for what Morris hopes this image will accomplish, he said, “I pray that Nikkolas Smith’s artwork inspires and motivates our people to heed my great ancestor’s call to ‘agitate, agitate, agitate.’”

cleaning and cooking have kept me distracted in a good way, so I don’t freak out and get overwhelmed.

This was definitely an experience I’ll never forget because I haven’t been able to hug my parents or speak more than a couple of words to them face-to-face.

But it’s almost over — they get to come out of quarantine next week. And hopefully, with all of me and my sisters’ excitement, they’ll feel better than ever.

“Joe Biden knows that African Americans can never have a fair shot at the American Dream so long as entrenched disparities are allowed to chip away at opportunity quietly,” his campaign’s statement noted.

“He is running for President to rebuild our economy in a way that finally brings everyone along – and that starts by rooting out systemic racism from our laws, our policies, our institutions, and our hearts.”

With the novel coronavirus hitting African Americans the hardest, Biden’s plan recognizes the disparities long faced by the Black community.

In April, he called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to collect more data regarding how COVID-19 is affecting communities, including breaking down its impacts by race.

“The data we’ve seen so far suggests that African Americans are dying from COVID-19 at a higher rate than whites,” the campaign noted.

“Long-standing systemic inequalities are contributing to this disparity – including the fact that African Americans are more likely to be uninsured and to live in communities where they are exposed to high levels of air pollution.”

Biden’s campaign continued: “African Americans also represent an especially high percentage of the front-line workers putting themselves at greater risk to sustain the economy and keep the rest of the country safe and fed – and are less likely to have a job they can do from home, forcing them to make the difficult choice between their health and a paycheck.

“While there’s a lot we don’t yet know about COVID-19, we do know that equitable distribution of resources, like testing and medical equipment, can make a difference in fighting the virus. Biden believes this should be a priority, and action must be taken now.”

Other highlights of the plan include rolling back Trump Administration policies that gutted fair lending and fair housing protections for homeowners and giving local elected officials the tools and resources they need to combat gentrification.

Biden said he plans to hold financial institutions accountable for discriminatory practices in the housing market, and he will restore the federal government’s power to enforce settlements against discriminatory lenders.

Additionally, the plan calls for Biden to strengthen and expand the Community Reinvestment Act to ensure that the nation’s bank and non-bank financial services institutions are serving all communities.

Biden plans to eliminate local and state housing regulations that perpetuate discrimination and establish a $100 billion Affordable Housing Fund to construct and upgrade affordable housing Providing tax incentives for the construction of more affordable housing in communities that need it most.

Biden also plans to create a White House “Strike Force” to partner with rural communities to help them access federal funds.

“Today, we need a comprehensive agenda for African Americans with an ambition that matches the scale of the challenge and with a recognition that race-neutral policies are not a sufficient response to race-based disparities,” Biden stated.

To view Joe Biden’s full plan for Black America go to: https://joebiden.com/blackamerica/

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION EDITORIAL:

Another Needless

American Tragedy

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

Today we acknowledge that more Americans have died from this coronavirus than all the 58,365 soldiers killed in the nearly two decades of the Vietnam War. This is in less than three months. We are learning each day that the rising death toll is a tragedy that in large part could be reduced or maybe even avoided if we had national leadership in the form of a President who truly cares.

For African Americans, watching a nation refuse to take corrective action in the face of a crisis is not new. Black people have been living in a crisis since the Emancipation

Proclamation. We have been denied all the rights so readily given to others in terms of segregation in housing, employment, healthcare and equal protection of the laws. Now, we are watching a nation suffer a lack of resources and support for our healthcare and front line workers who are attempting to save lives without the resources and support that the Federal government should be providing to the states. People of all races are dying needlessly. There is a lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), financial support and, unfortunately, some state leadership that is a mirror reflection of the current President and his politics in the face of a crisis.

Perhaps it will fall upon those of us who have lived through needless crises before to provide the strength that

others will need when faced with the reality of those in power not really caring about the rest of us. Today we see the numbers of those who are hit the hardest with positive COVID-19 cases and deaths. We can change those numbers by following the directive of Stay-at-Home (if you can), Social Distancing, Wearing a Face Mask when out, and not following the lead of people we see on television returning to things such as gatherings, events and services that can increase exposure and infections.

A very special thanks to the many volunteers working all the food distribution sites and giving tirelessly of themselves with their service. If you have a story that can encourage others, please share with us and we will do the same.

Gig Economy Professionals Help Make Your Districts Thrive!

By Dr. Paulette BrownHinds Founder of Voice Media Ventures

The term “gig” has its modern origins in music. Jazz musicians in the early 20th century used to refer to any job that paid money as a “gig”.

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in our economic safety net across all industries. No one is spared unemployment when a meteor this big hits the economy. There has been a lot of political noise on the plight of GigWorkers, especially those offering low-skilled services like ridesharing and house cleaning who can’t shelter-in-place without missing a rent payment. But the reality is that today’s “gig-economy” workforce is big, diverse and made up of some of the most passionate and independent professionals on the planet. Labor law changes for some should not mean eliminating freedom for all.

Ironically, the “gig-economy” is uniquely resilient to the kind of global economic body blow COVID-19 delivered. Yes, millions of Freelancers and GigWorkers had work disappear the instant the economy shut down. But unlike millions of people with traditional employment whose actual jobs disappeared, there is a ton of work waiting for GigWorkers the moment the economy opens up again. In fact, the gig economy generated nearly $1 trillion to the US economy in 2019 and it will be the gig-economy that leads America back to economic health in a postCOVID world.

GigWorkers today come in all shapes and sizes - from freelance writers and musicians to web-designers, business consultants, artists and hair stylists. GigWorkers make a living by selling their skills and services directly to people willing to pay. No bosses. No timecards. No middlemen. Most of them don’t want to be someone else’s employee. They’re doing what they do by choice. To be sure, some GigWorkers don’t have many choices - they’re doing what they do to survive. But for the independent workforce as a whole, the rise of the platform economy is the great equalizer. With on-line platforms like Amazon, etsy, Angie’s List and Uber, independent workers don’t have to be a cog in someone else’s wheel to have access to paying customers for whatever it is they’re selling.

Federal and state policies aimed at helping the independent workforce recover from COVID-19 are uniquely important issues for Black-owned businesses. History has shown that Black families are hit harder in economic downturns and don’t recover quickly. Studies show that the median white family has roughly 10 times the amount of wealth as the median Black family, meaning Black-owned businesses have less cushion to ride through economic disruptions. With income disparity having reached toxic levels before the COVID-19 crisis, Black and Brown communities will be facing even steeper challenges in recovering from its aftermath. Regulations that hamper California businesses from hiring local, independent talent will cripple Black-owned businesses and the communities we serve.

When my sister Regina and I decided to start BPC MediaWorks, our first firm so that we could contract with our parents’ business, we both wanted our independence and we wanted to control our own destinies as independent professionals. It’s also the

type of professionals I attract to work with me. They are independent minded communication experts, writers, graphic artists, photographers, videographers, social media strategists, researchers, and editors.

But the California law has made this business model nearly impossible.

When I appealed with lawmakers to fix the law so it didn’t hurt thousands of independent professionals and local businesses like mine, my words fell on deaf ears. The author of the legislation actually said she does not believe that freelancing is “real” work.

Thousands of African American independent contractors were laid off before COVID because of misguided policies passed in the name of protecting GigWorkers. I can tell you firsthand that thousands of local, African American businesses and independent professionals have already been hurt by this badly-drafted legislation.

Thousands more have now lost work as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

If we fight for policies that support and respect independent professionals and local businesses as our elected leaders draft economic stimulus legislation that will define our future; if we are included as full partners in designing a “future of work” that empowers independent professionals to pursue their dreams; if we are free to harness our passion for the betterment of ourselves, our families and our communities, without sacrificing our freedom to work as we choose, then as Louis Armstrong implied, we can continue playing the music “as long as it’s in us”.

But if Congress leaves us out, the music stops now for generations to come.

Dr. Brown-Hinds is founder of Voice Media Ventures and Founding CoChair of the Independent Contractors Association.

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Four hundred protestors, the majority without masks, descended in droves upon downtown San Diego on April 18, 2020, to hold a “Freedom Rally” in defiance of public health orders. One sentiment that echoed across Black America was abundantly clear, Black people are the rule when it comes to breaking the law, and everyone else is the exception.

No tear gas or SWAT were among the majority-white protestors in the Freedom Rally. As a matter of fact, SDPD sat idly by offering no citations stating that they did not want to “rile up” the group as they purposefully endangered peoples’ health. Had the shoe been on the other foot and hundreds of Black people took to the streets to defy government-mandates in peaceful protest, the only thing San Diego probably would have opened for Black people under quarantine is the doors of the Vista Detention Facility and Downtown Central Jail.

California State Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye ordered a statewide-mandated emergency order for inmates to be immediately released on April 6, but San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan was against releasing the nearly 200 inmates.

On April 21, 2020, San Diego Superior Court Judge Harry Elias granted Jane Dorotik, 73, to be released from prison due to health issues and her age. Dorotik was found guilty of murdering her husband in 2001 and upon her release will be monitored with a GPS ankle bracelet.

One inmate who will not be afforded that same luxury is 64year old James Tillory. Friends and family of Tillory contest that he has a history of respiratory problems and is being held in captivity at the Downtown Central Jail all because San Diego Superior Court Judge Kreep, failed to verify the legitimacy of fraudulent mortgage documents at Tillory’s hearing that resulted in an unlawful eviction, followed by an unlawful search and seizure into his home without a search warrant. There are also reports that there are at least 29 judicial misconducts filed against Judge Kreep.

Mr. Tillory chose to alert higher judicial authorities exposing the

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corruption of the San Diego district attorney’s offices and began making a series of complaints in which the DA responded to him in a retaliatory manner. Since Tillory’s arrest, he has been shuffled to close to 30 different court dates in front of at least 20 different judges. Family members reiterate the uphill battle it has been in getting him released. On Tillory’s last court hearing before the novel coronavirus hit, his bail was supposed to be reinstated, but nobody from pre-trial services contacted the family to secure an address for him. To add more insult to injury, when Tillory, who is self-represented, attempts to file his motions/pleadings to be entered into court his paperwork is always confiscated.

Tiffany Garris Covington, a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in North Carolina states that her son Miguel Lucas, Jr., like Tillory, is the victim of “severe prosecutorial misconduct” committed by the same district attorney presiding over the Tillory case, DA Mary Naoom. Miguel was brutally attacked in jail with a large portion of his face severed, Covington initiated a report to the Federal Bureau of Investigations in Greensboro, NC on November 7, 2019, which was forwarded to the San Diego field office. Miguel, with the support of his family has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit and along with their lawyer Danielle Pena of the Morris Law Firm, is “confident Miguel will receive justice.”

On February 28, 2020, a hearing was held on the “vindictive prosecution” of DA Mary Naoom.

Three witnesses testified continuously that the DA’s office attempted to bribe the main witness to take the stand and lie against Miguel. Even though Judge James O’ Neill stated that Naoom’s sentencing for Miguel was “overkill,” he ruled in the prosecution’s favor. Covington says, “the family expected this outcome of pomp and circumstance and are pleased with the ruling as it further strengthens Miguel’s civil case against the county. The prosecution had no intention of having me on the record outing Naoom in an effort to control the amount of damages the county will suffer.”

The same standard should be set across the board, but far too many officials operate under color of law and authority, camouflaged as artificial justice. People will only do what you allow, and the community can no longer allow any office of authority to hold their foot on the necks of Black people, while affording passes to their colleagues and constituents, especially when it might be the authority committing the crimes.

These same white supremacist systematic symptoms do not make San Diego “America’s Finest City,” but more aligned with the nickname of the late, great Dr. Carrol Waymon and Councilman George Stevens as being the true “Mississippi of the West.”

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Christians’ United in the Word of God

The Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach Hebrew for “Jesus the Messiah”

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of San Diego

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Worship Service Sunday 10 : 30am Bible Themes Class Sunday 1: 30pm Bible Study (Thursdays) 6: 30pm

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DEAR BIG TOBACCO, WE ARE DYING. But you already know that.

Smoking kills more African Americans than AIDS, drug and alcohol abuse, car crashes, and murder combined.

And 70% of us who smoke use menthol cigarettes.

That’s no coincidence.

You’ve spent decades pushing menthols into Black communities with cheap prices and slick advertising.

And the worst part is, you think you can keep getting away with it.

You come after our brothers, sisters, parents, and friends.

Now, we’re coming after you.

We want you out of Black neighborhoods, because our lives are worth more than your bottom line.

We are people, not profit.

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

NICK MACCHIONE, FACHE AGENCY DIRECTOR

3851 ROSECRANS STREET, MAIL STOP P-578 SAN DIEGO, CA 92110-3134 (619) 531-5800 • FAX (619) 542-4186

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENC (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2020) Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 101040, 120175, and 120175.5 (b) the Health Officer of the County of San Diego (Health Officer) ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Effective 12:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2020, and continuing until further notice, the following will be in effect for San Diego County (county): 1. All persons are to remain in their homes or at their place of residence, except for employees or customers traveling to and from essential businesses or activities as defined in section 19a, below, or to participate in individual or family outdoor activity as allowed by this Order.

2. All public or private “gatherings,” as defined in section 19b below, are prohibited.

3. All businesses not meeting the definition of essential business in section 19 are referred to in this Order as “non-essential businesses” and shall be and remain closed for the duration of this Order. All essential businesses must comply with the requirements of this Order. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a non-essential business may remain open if its employees and owners can provide its services from home, including by telecommuting, without direct contact with the public.

4. All public or private schools, colleges, and universities shall not hold classes or other school activities where students gather on the school campus. Parents of minor children shall take steps to ensure said children are not participating in activities prohibited by this Order.

5. Child daycare and childcare providers shall make best efforts to operate under the following conditions: i) childcare should be carried out in stable groups of 10 or fewer (“stable” means that the same 10 or fewer children are in the same group each day); ii) children should not change from one group to another; iii) if more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group should be in a separate room; iv) groups should not mix with each other; and v) childcare providers should remain solely with one group of children. Employees of such businesses, but not the children being cared for, shall wear face coverings as described in section 9. Child daycare and childcare providers shall establish health check and temperature screening requirements to ensure children and employees with a temperature of 100 degrees or above do not enter the facility.

6. “Non-essential personnel,” as defined in section 19d below, are prohibited from entry into any hospital or long-term care facility. All essential personnel who are COVID-19 positive or show any potential signs or symptoms of COVID-19 are strictly prohibited from entry into hospitals or long-term care facilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, individuals requiring medical care for COVID-19 or related conditions may be admitted to hospitals or other medical facilities if the hospital or medical facility is appropriate for treating COVID-19 and has adequate precautions in place to protect its patients, medical personnel and staff.

7. Hospitals and healthcare providers shall take measures to preserve and prioritize resources. Hospitals and healthcare providers may authorize and perform non-emergent or elective surgeries or procedures based on their determination of clinical need and supply capacity, and where consistent with State guidance.

8. Hospitals, healthcare providers, and commercial testing laboratories shall report all COVID- 19 test results to the Public Health Officer immediately after such re-

sults are received.

9. All persons two year old or older who are present in the county shall have possession of a face covering described in California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance issued on April 1, 2020, (available at: https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ Face-Coverings-Guidance.aspx), when they leave their home or place of residence and shall wear the face covering whenever they are in a business or within six feet of another person who is not a member of their family or household.

Persons with a medical or mental health condition, or developmental disability that prevents wearing a face covering shall be exempt from this requirement.

10. All essential businesses that allow members of the public to enter a facility must prepare and post a “Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol” on the form attached to this Order (and available at: https:// www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/ dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidemiology/covid19/SOCIAL_DISTANCING_AND_SANITATION_PROTOCOL_04022020_V1.pdf ), or on a form required by another governmental entity requiring substantially similar information, for each of their facilities open to the public in the county. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All essential businesses shall implement the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must ensure all required measures are implemented and must identify and require measures necessary to implement social distancing are implemented at each facility that will ensure social distancing and sanitation at that particular facility. If the measures identified and implemented are not effective in maintaining proper social distancing and sanitation, the business shall promptly modify its Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocols to ensure proper social distancing and sanitation.

Any business failing to successfully implement social distancing and sanitation shall be closed.

11. Effective 12:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020, each essential business shall require all employees to wear a face covering in compliance with section 9 above.

12. For Parks Only - Each public park and recreation area, shall operate in compliance with the Protocol found at https:// www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/ dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidemiology/covid19/parks-beaches-social-distancing-protocol.pdf created and implemented by the operator of the park. The public shall not congregate or participate in active sport activities at a park with the exception of members of a single family or household if authorized pursuant to the Protocol applicable to the park. Any park at which the Protocol requirements cannot be effectively implemented shall close. Recreational boating shall be allowed provided all occupants of a boat are from the same household.

13. For Beaches Only - All parking lots at public beaches shall be closed. Beaches shall be used solely for walking, running, hiking, equestrian or bicycle riding (where allowed). The public shall not congregate or participate in active sport activities at said

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facilities. Swimming, body surfing, boogie boarding, surfing, kite surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving from the shore may be allowed in the ocean and bays connected thereto.

Beaches where social distancing requirements cannot be effectively implemented shall close. All other restrictions applicable to beaches pursuant to other sections of this Order shall remain in effect.

To enhance recreational opportunities in the county, private and public golf courses may be open for limited use provided the owner or operator of the golf course has completed and fully implements a Golf Course Physical Distancing & Safety Plan for San Diego County and submitted a copy of the completed form to the Public Health Officer at least two days prior to opening. Golf courses shall conduct temperature screening of all employees and customers and anyone with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher shall not be permitted to enter the facility.

All essential businesses that remain in operation in accordance with the Order shall make every effort to use telecommuting for their workforces.

A strong recommendation is made that all persons who are 65 years old or older, have a chronic underlying condition, or have a compromised immune system self-quarantine themselves at home or other suitable location.

All persons arriving in the county from international locations identified on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Warning Level 2 or 3 Travel Advisory (available at: https://wwwnc. cdc.gov/travel/notices) shall be subject to 14-day home or other suitable location quarantine and self-monitoring.

Persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19”, or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID-19, or is likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” or as subsequently amended.

Both orders are available at: https://www. sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/ programs/phs/communit_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/health-order.html. If a more specific isolation or quarantine order is issued to a person, that order shall be followed.

For purposes of this Order: “Essential business” is any business or activity ( or a business/activity that employs/utilizes workers) designated by the State Public Health Officer as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” set forth in: https://covid19.ca.gov/ img/EssentialCriticalInfrastructureWorkers.pdf) as that list may be updated from time-to-time, and referenced in Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California.

For the purposes of this Order, the following businesses in the Food and Agriculture Sector are considered “groceries” or “other retail that sells food and beverages”: grocery stores, corner stores and convenience stores, liquor stores that sell food, farmer’s markets, food banks, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, big box stores that sell groceries and essentials, or similar business that sell food so long as the store has a current permit related to the sale of food and/or beverages from the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health.

b. “Gathering” is any event or convening that brings together more than one person in a single room or single indoor or outdoor space at the same time, including people in multiple vehicles in one location. A gathering does not include: i. A gathering consisting only of members of a single family or household. ii. Operations at airports, public transportation or other spaces where persons in transit are able to practice social distancing. iii. Operations at essential businesses as defined in section 18a above and where the other requirements set forth in this Order are followed. c. “Long term care facility” is a facility serving adults that require assistance with activities of daily living, including a skilled nursing facility, and that is licensed by the California Department of Community Care and Licensing, or the California Department of Public Health. d. “Non-essential personnel” are employees, contractors, or members of the public who do not perform treatment, maintenance, support, or administrative tasks deemed essential to the healthcare mission of the long-term care facility or hospital. Non- essential personnel do not include first responders, nor State, federal, or local officials, investigators, or medical personnel carrying out lawful duties.

Non-essential personnel do not include visitors to hospitals and long-term care facilities who are granted entry by the facility’s director, or designee, because they are family or friends who are visiting a resident in an end of life or similar situation, are parents or guardians visiting a child who is a patient, or because of any other circumstances deemed appropriate by the facility director, or designee, and where appropriate precautions by the facility that follow federal, State, and local public health guidance regarding COVID-19 are followed. e. “Social distancing” is maintaining a sixfoot separation from all persons except for household members, first responders and medical providers or employees conducting temperature screening.

20. This Order is issued as a result of the World Health Organization’s declaration of a worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 disease, also known as “novel coronavirus.”

21. This Order is issued based on scientific evidence regarding the most effective approaches to slow the transmission of communicable diseases generally and COVID-19 specifically, as well as best practices as currently known and available to protect vulnerable members of the public from avoidable risk of serious illness or death resulting from exposure to COVID-19. The age, condition, and health of a significant portion of the population of the county places it at risk for serious health complications, including death, from COVID-19. Although most individuals who contract COVID-19 do not become seriously ill, persons with mild symptoms and asymptomatic persons with COVID-19 may place other vulnerable members of the public-such as older adults, and those with underlying health conditions-at significant risk.

22. The actions required by this Order are necessary to reduce the number of individuals who will be exposed to COVID-19, and will thereby slow the spread of COVID-19 in the county. By reducing the spread of COVID-19, this Order will help preserve critical and limited healthcare capacity in the county and will save lives.

23. This Order is issued in accordance with,

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COVID-19 GLOSSARY Stay-at-Home Order:

CY REGULATIONS and incorporates by reference: a) the Declaration of Local Health Emergency issued by the Health Officer on February 14, 2020; b) the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Director of Emergency Services on February 14, 2020; c) the action of the County Board of Supervisors to ratify and continue both the local health emergency and local emergency on February 19, 2020; d) the Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 4, 2020; e) Executive Order N-25-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 12, 2020 which orders that “All residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control COVID-19”; f) Proclamation 9984 regarding COVID-19 issued by the President of the United States on March 11, 2020; g) Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 19, 2020; h) the “Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Nursing Homes” issued by the CDC; and i) COVID-19 guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health on including, but not limited to the Face Coverings Guidance issued on April 1, 2020.

24. This Order is issued to prevent circumstances often present in gatherings that may exacerbate the spread of COVID-19, such as: 1) the increased likelihood that gatherings will attract people from a broad geographic area; 2) the prolonged time period in which large numbers of people are in close proximity; 3) the difficulty in tracing exposure when large numbers of people attend a single event or are at a single location; and 4) the inability to ensure that such persons follow adequate hygienic practices.

25. This Order is issued to provide additional protections from the spread of COVID-19 to the public who are taking advantage of opportunities for recreational activities, employees of essential businesses and their customers/clients by increasing facial covering requirements and health checks and tem-

perature screening.

26. This Order comes after the release of substantial guidance from the Health Officer, the California Department of Public Health, the CDC, and other public health officials throughout the United States and around the world.

27. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b) all governmental entities in the county shall take necessary measures within the governmental entity’s control to ensure compliance with this Order and to disseminate this Order to venues or locations within the entity’s jurisdiction where gatherings may occur.

28. Violation of this Order is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both. (California Health and Safety Code section 120295.)

29. To the extent necessary, this Order may be enforced by the Sheriff or chiefs of police pursuant to Government Code sections 26602 and 41601 and Health and Safety Code section 101029.

30. Once this Order takes effect it shall supersede the Amended Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations dated April 24, 2020.

IS SO ORDERED: Date April 30, 2020 Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego

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Requires Californians and San Diegans to stay at home, except for caregiving, necessary health care, grocery shopping and workers in essential industries. San Diegans can still participate in outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, biking, and volunteering while practicing social distancing requirements. Beaches and neighborhood parks are now open. Some local businesses can begin to reopen if they have a plan in place to protect their employees and the public.

Social distancing: Also known as physical distancing. Stay 6 feet apart, wear masks to cover nose and mouth to prevent transmission of COVID-19 virus, avoid gatherings of any size. As of May 1, the county now requires everyone to wear a face mask in public when within 6 feet of another person who is not a household contact.

CARES Act: The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act signed into law March 27th providing economic assistance and protections to American workers, families, and small businesses from the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19.

Eviction Moratorium: Emergency law temporarily halting evictions and in San Diego to last until May 31. In San Diego County, the law is retroactive to March 4, 2020. It requires written notice to landlords / mortgagors and must be repaid.

Essential Services:

EMERGENCY REGULATIONS As Director of Emergency Services for the County of San Diego, I am authorized to promulgate regulations for the protection of life and property pursuant to Government Code Section 8634 and San Diego County Code section 31.103. The following shall be in effect for the duration of the Health Officer Order issued above which is incorporated in its entirety by reference: The Health Officer Order shall be promulgated as a regulation for the protection of life and property.

Any person who violates or who refuses or willfully neglects to obey this regulation is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both. (Government Code section 8665.)

Date: April 30, 2020 Helen Robbins-Meyer Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services

Includes essential state and local government, health care, food and grocery, pharmacies, financial institutions, essential social services, laundromats, newspapers, television, radio, and other media.

Expanded EBT Programs: State program for CalFresh recipients to receive the maximum benefits for the month of May. Families with children eligible for free or reduced price meals are eligible to receive additional support through the Pandemic Emergency Benefits Transfer Program (P-EBT).

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LOCAL COVID-19 NEWS & INFORMATION Get Affordable Internet Service:

City Heights Emergency Rental Assistance:

Internet For A ll Now has low-cost providers you can search for by zip code. Visit w w w.internetforallnow.org/ get_affordable_internet_today

858-361-8601

EDD Phone #’s To Know: EDD Unemployment insurance Self-Service Phone Line (24/7) 1-800-333-4606 To contact an EDD Unemployment Insurance Representative 1-800-300-5616

CDE Education Resources: The California Department of Education’s website at www.cde.ca.gov has a ton of helpful information and resources for parents. Search “Free Educational Resources for Distance Learning” for a list of educational publishers offering free distance learning resources.

Search: “Access: Telecom and Data Companies Extending Services” for a list of COVID-19 specific offers from internet providers throughout California.

City Heights Emergency Food Assistance: 619-255-0649

SD County Behavioral Health Services: Emotional Support Help Line Feeling worried or stressed about COVID-19?

Call the Toll-free, 24/7 help line 1-866-342-6892 It’s Up to Us Website For suicide prevention and stigma reduction, visit: up2sd.org

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) Resource List Eviction Moratorium: • In San Diego County, it’s retroactively effective from March 4, 2020 • It applies until May 31, 2020 (unless otherwise extended) • It includes those who receive Section 8 support.

Senior Hotline 833-544-2374 COVID-19 Text Message Alert System Text “COSD COVID19” to 468-311 Food Assistance • Feeding San Diego (858) 452-3663 • Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank (858) 527-1419.

Access & Crisis Line (ACL) A confidential, toll-free, 24/7 information and referral line to help you find a mental health provider for your needs.

1-888-724-7240

AROUND TOWN

SAN DIEGO COUNTY REFUGEE Grocery Assistance FAMILIES EMERGENCY FUND: for Seniors 65+: Visit Partnership for Advancement of New

Americans (PANA) Resources website at www. panasd.org/resources for COVID-19 assistance in multiple languages, including Somali and Swahili, Financial Assistance for Childcare, City Heights Rental Assistance and more.

If you are over 65, live in San Diego, and need basic necessities, fill out an assistance form by visiting www.stayhomesd.com or call (619) 800-3252 to get help with FREE Delivery of a few basic grocery essentials.

OBITUARY San Diego Civil Rights Pioneer

Helen Lee SUNRISE August 23, 1923 SUNSET April 22, 2020 Helen Lee was born on August 26, 1923 in Fulton, Missouri. She was the only child of loving parents Thomas and Allene Poston. Helen graduated from Jefferson City High School as Valedictorian. She received a scholarship to Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, where she began her college education.

Helen moved to San Diego in 1943 with her first husband, who was in the army and based in San Diego during World War II, her mother and father and her 3-monthold son, Tom.

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In 1947, Helen was united in Holy Matrimony with Tennyson (Jack) Lee. Their union was blessed with forty – four years of marriage before he was called home to be with the lord on January 29 1991.

Helen joined Bethal Baptist Church in 1945 under the Pastorage of the late Dr. C.H. Hampton. Under Dr. John H. Ringgold, she enthusiastically and faithfully served in the Sunday school and Usher Board.

In 1946, Helen took the San Diego County Civil service examination and earned the number one spot on the civil service list. Helen was selected as the first African American to be assigned to a courtroom in San Diego County. Her title was court clerk. She continued to earn promotions and awards and eventually retired as Deputy County clerk in 1978.

Helen enjoyed traveling and after retiring, she enjoyed visiting many parts of the world. Her biggest thrill was to wade in the river Jordan.

Helen was a very loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-Grandmother and great great Grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She leaves to cherish her memory her loving son, Thomas Bell; Grandsons Christopher Bell, Anthony Bell and Eric Bell ; great grandchildren Nicole Ellison, Anthony Bell, Kiyomi Bell- Collins, Britney Bell, Kalon Bell, Jordan Bell, and Stephen Bell; Great Great Grandchildren Jordan Beauvais, Jayce Ellison, Michael Bell and Adrienne Bell and a host of other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Helen Lee. Due to the current conditions, services will be limited to the immediate family.

A public memorial will be planned at a future date when permitted.

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Beginning in 1994, Helen spent fourteen years with a wonderful friend and companion Solomon Johnson until he was called home to be with the Lord in 2008.

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COMMUNITY Local Black-Owned Restaurants Open for Business

By Brian Goodin Contributing Writer Here are the names of quality black-owned restaurants waiting to serve you with mouth-watering food. Each restaurant offers curbside, no-contact pickup or delivery and participates in UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash, and GrubHub.

StreetCar Merchants Chicken Bar

Owner: Ron Suel Food: Fried Chicken, Donuts & Coffee 4002 30th Street, San Diego Sunday through Thursday 11:30am to 9:00am Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 11:00pm

BowLegged BBQ

Owner: Carlos Stance Food: BBQ & Soul Food 4225 Market, San Diego Wednesday through Saturday 11:00am to 8:00pm Sunday 11:00am to 7:00pm

Photos: Brian Goodin

Caribbean Taste

Owner: Peter Obmsby Food: Jamaican 6171 Imperial Ave, San Diego Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 8:00pm Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm

Breakfast B****

Owners: Daryl & Tracii Hutsona Food: Breakfast 3825 Fifth St., San Diego Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 1:00pm Fridays 8:00am to 2:00pm Saturday and Sunday 8:00am to 3:00pm

Coop’s West Texas BBQ Da Chicken Coop

Shotcaller Street soul Food

Owner: Bradrick Cooper Food: BBQ & Soul Food, Fried Chicken & Waffles, Fried Fish & more 2605 Lemon Grove Ave., Lemon Grove Tuesday through Sunday 9:00am to 3:00pm (Da Chicken Coop) Tuesday through Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm (Coop’s BBQ)

Owner: Ron Suel Food: Barbeque, Chicken Wings, Soul Food 220 Euclid Ave., San Diego Monday through Thursday 12:00pm to 8:00pm Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 9:00pm Sunday 12:00pm to 8:00pm

HEALTHY LIVING You Are Your Own

Best Defense Against Covid-19 Voice & Viewpoint Staff As the global pandemic progresses, it’s time that we face the facts: COVID-19 is far from over. So it is important to protect ourselves with good habits from the safety of our own homes.

Wash Your Hands Hand washing - always important - now acts as an added layer of protection against germs and the virus. Take the time to wash them correctly. One easy way: sing Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday” ode to Martin Luther King. Sing it twice while you do it.

Boost Your Immunity Through Food

This is important for those with compromised immune systems and chronic illnesses, but really for everyone. Our body’s health defense systems work triple time to help us resist disease.

Foods can boost those defenses. Especially foods loaded with vitamin C like oranges, orange juice, guava, strawberries, mushrooms, pomegranate juice, and green tea.

According to Dr. William Li, physician, sci-

entist and author of Eat to Beat Disease, “What you choose to eat every single day can make a big impact on your immunity. The rules haven’t changed: eat fresh whole foods, cut down on red meat and ultra processed foods. There are no super foods that are going to protect you. It’s all about the diversity that can keep our bodies strong.”

house with care. This includes mail, packages, and takeout food. Dr. Li recommends starting with “a clean area and a dirty area. Then you should wipe down all packaging with some sort of disinfectant while wearing gloves. Make sure that you do not let the disinfectant touch the actual food. You should clean produce by running it under the water for at least 30 seconds.”

Properly Wash Your Groceries

After shopping at the grocery store, it’s very important to wash all your food when you get home, including those items that are packaged or in cans. It has been widely reported in recent weeks that the virus can live on various surfaces for up to three days. So it’s extremely important that you handle all items that come into your

These days, you are your own— and your family’s—best defense against the coronavirus.

Incorporating a few good habits will help to keep you healthy and safe.

How to Use UberEats, DoorDash, & Postmates Voice & Viewpoint Staff With the current stay-at-home orders still in effect, staying safe, staying connected and getting food from your favorite restaurants without leaving home is easy and simple.

Go to YouTube.com and enter: “Live Well San Diego” in the search bar for detailed “HowTo’s” for UberEats, DoorDash, and Postmates. If you’ve never used these services before, here’s how:

Step 1: Download the app to your smartphone using either the Google Play Store for Android users or from the App Store for iPhone users. Or go online. Visit www.ubereats. com, www.doordash.com, or www.postmates.com.

Step 2: Sign up for an account. Enter your mobile phone number and/ or email address. For some apps, another option is to connect via your Google or Facebook account.

Step 3: Enter your delivery

address and payment method. A map of your delivery address will pop up for some of the apps. Some apps will

ask you for your payment information at checkout. Be sure to confirm and save all information you’ve typed in, including any driver instructions, like tips on how to find you, a special dropoff spot, or whether to ring the doorbell or just text when your order has been placed at your door.

Step 4: Use the scroll feature to browse nearby restaurants and menus.

Filter your search by type of food, customer ratings, even delivery time. Use the Search icon to enter the name of a specific restaurant or a local favorite.

Step 5: Pick out your meal.

Scroll and select menu items, customizing your order as you go. If you change your mind or make a mistake, you can always click to go back.

Step 6: Review and confirm your order. Check, change, and remove your selections, or even add a promo code. Review your correct address and all driver instructions. Avoid surprises and be mindful of delivery fees, as they do vary.

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San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The 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: Webster Drew Stephenson III 537 S 38th St San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 09, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on April 09, 2025 04/23, 04/30, 05/07, 05/14 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9007083 Fictitious business name(s):

Daisy Mora 430 Ritchey Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego --Henry Anthony Alvarez 396 Ridgecrest Dr San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 26, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on March 26, 2025 04/16, 04/23, 04/30, 05/07 ------------------------------------

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9007938 Fictitious business name(s): Nikki Legros --NLg & CompaNy

Located at: 1414 Roosevelt Ave. #5 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dominique Legros-Gillespie 1414 Roosevelt Ave. #5 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 30, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on April 30, 2025 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9007863 Fictitious business name(s): DeL mar Live sCaN

Located at: 3830 Calley Centre Dr., Ste 705 San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 05/10/2007 This business is hereby registered by the following: Z & R Investments, Inc 4808 Riding Ridge Road San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on April 28, 2025 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9007290 Fictitious business name(s): Desires DesigN

Located at: 6016 Rock Island Road San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego The 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: Désirée Monique Samone Grier 6016 Rock Island Road San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 08, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on April 08, 2025 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9007156 Fictitious business name(s): CyCLists massage --CyCList massage

Located at: 3835 Madison Ave San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 02/15/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Madeleine R. Dodge 3835 Madison Ave San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 30, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on March 30, 2025 04/23, 04/30, 05/07, 05/14 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9007309 Fictitious business name(s): NatioNaL City smoke shop

Located at: 537 S 38th St

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Located at: 6711 Tiffen Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 740151 San Diego, CA 92174 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 03/20/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Lloyd Frazier 6711 Tiffen Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 20, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on March 20, 2025 04/16, 04/23, 04/30, 05/07 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9006806 Fictitious business name(s): the CeNter For memory aND agiNg

Located at: 15644 Pomerado Road Ste 401 Poway, CA 92064 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 03/03/2003 This business is hereby registered by the following: Pacific Center Neurological Disease Inc 15644 Pomerado Road Ste 401 Poway, CA 92064 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 17, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on March 17, 2025 04/16, 04/23, 04/30, 05/07 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9007042 Fictitious business name(s): eaCh1 teaCh1 FiNaNCiaL

Located at: 1730 Cripple Creek Dr. #1 Chula Vista, CA 91915 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Claycee Cumberbatch 1730 Cripple Creek Dr. #1 Chula Vista, CA 91915 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 19, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on March 19, 2025 04/16, 04/23, 04/30, 05/07 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9007121 Fictitious business name(s): ChieFN bbQ

Located at: 430 Ritchey Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was 03/23/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following:

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER Lead IT staff and manage IT Program operations and infrastructure. Call (619) 699-1900 or visit sandag.org/ jobs. Open Until Filled. EOE.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY May 7th

Winters receives 1878-J.R.patent for fire escape ladder

Request for Proposals (RFP) On-Call Legal Services – Condemnation/Eminent Domain Law and Real Property Transactions The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking proposals from qualified law firms or attorneys to provide legal services on an asneeded basis in the area of condemnation/eminent domain law and real property transactions.

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SANDAG intends to award multiple contracts to qualified proposers in order to meet its objective of creating a group of on-call firms that will be used to provide services to SANDAG on an asneeded basis. It is anticipated that approximately one to five contracts will be awarded as a result of this RFP.

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A copy of the RFP (SOL584129) can be accessed from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/ contracts .Proposals are due by 4p.m. on May 29th, 2020.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Highway Administration

Federal Transit Administration

California Division – Cal-South Office

Region 9 - Los Angeles Office

(213) 894-4014

(213) 629-8608 888 S Figueroa St, Suite 440 Los Angeles, CA 90017

Public Input Requested Federal Planning Certification Review The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) are conducting the quadrennial review as required per 23 CFR Part 450 and hereby request your input regarding the transportation planning process in the San Diego metropolitan area as conducted by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), along with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), North County Transit District (NCTD), and local units of government.

Typically, and as was the case in the 2016 review, FHWA and FTA would hold an in-person public listening session to record and collect input. However, given orders from state and local officials concerning risks in public gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will collect your input via email, U.S. Postal Service, or phone calls/messages.

Please address your viewpoint prior to Tuesday, June 16, 2020, to: Mr. Michael Morris or FHWA California Division Office (213) 894-4014 michael.morris@dot.gov

Ms. Brenda Pérez FTA Region 9 – Los Angeles Office (213) 629-8608 brenda.perez@dot.gov

Responses to either FHWA or FTA can be mailed to: 888 S Figueroa St Ste 440 Los Angeles CA 90017-5311 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids for services can contact SANDAG by writing or calling: SANDAG 401 B St Ste 800 San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 699-1900 or (619) 699-1904 (TTY) Email: phil.trom@sandag.org For more information about the Transportation Planning Process and federal requirements, please see The Transportation Planning Process Briefing Book: Key Issues for Transportation Decisionmakers, Officials, and Staff available online from the FWHA and FTA Transportation Planning Capacity Building website at https://www.planning.dot.gov/.

REQUEST FOR BIDS Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services to: Furnish and Install Modular Classrooms and Additional Site Work at Kavod Charter School A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020, in front of the main office of Kavod Charter School, 6991 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92111. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK. Please send only one representative per Company. Contact jalmond@sandi.net for the link to preregister. (PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS No. CZ20-1228-23).

COVID-19 SITE WALK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and project bid number CZ20-1228-23) or The Daily Transcript Publication for the complete Advertisement for Bids which includes Site Walk Safety Precautions AND preregistration information.

All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on MAY 28, 2020. Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CZ20-1228-23 Furnish and Install Modular Classrooms and Additional Site Work at Kavod Charter School. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”.

The project estimate is between $940,000 and $980,000. This is not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: B or other appropriate license, subject to District approval.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A. Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Office, Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Dept.

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Joseph R Winters

Joseph Richard Winters was an AfricanAmerican abolitionist and inventor. While not the original inventor of the wagon-mounted fire ladder, Winters’ ladder was one of the earliest prototypes of modern ladders. He replaced wood and rungs with metal and steps. On May 7, 1878 he received U.S. Patent 203,517 for a wagonmounted fire escape ladder. This was followed by patents 214,224 (1879) and 258,186 (1882).

Charles Remond proposes dissolution 1844

of the United States Charles Lenox Remond was the first black public speaker on abolition. In a speech titled “For the Dissolution of the Union”, Remond argued Northern states should secede from the Union. He focused on two main arguments: (1) dissolution of the Union would remove economic support for slavery (2) it was the final response to a government unwilling to allow African Americans rights. His ideas were adopted by many abolitionist groups, but ironically, it was the slave-holding South that eventually seceded. Charles Lenox Remond

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

U.N. UNVEILS FIGHT AGAINST A FAKE NEWS ‘INFODEMIC’

Global Information Network

May 4, 2020 (GIN) – While Americans hotly debate the subject of “fake news,” Africans and others around the world marked a day for reflection on press freedoms in theory and in practice. The theme for this year’s event launched by the U.N. agency UNESCO was “Journalism without fear or favor”.

which ranks near the bottom of the CPJ’s “Impunity Index”.

NJ publisher Sowore Omoyele, founder of the news site Sahara Reporters is still jailed despite his court-ordered release in The state of journalism in most December. parts of the world is precarious, according to many media Audrey Azoulay, head of UNESCO, said in an address at specialists. the U.N.: “At a time when we are The 2020 World Press Freedom mired in worry and uncertainty Index, compiled by Reporters because of the coronavirus Without Borders (RSF), shows pandemic, free information that the coming decade will is essential to helping us face, be decisive for the future of understand, think about and journalism, with the Covid-19 overcome this crisis. pandemic highlighting and amplifying the many crises “This is why the Organization that threaten the right to freely has teamed up with the rest of reported, independent, diverse the United Nations family to fight the “infodemic” of rumors and reliable information and disinformation which is In Africa, journalists had more exacerbating the pandemic and to fear from speaking truth to putting lives at risk.” power. In Swaziland, for example, much as government Swazi journalists were harassed As and threated with treason for repression, media also face reporting critically about King extinction in an uphill battle Mswati II, according to the NY- for finances. This week, The based Committee to Protect New York Times issued a special appeal to support local news Journalists (CPJ). outlets which are barely keeping In Somalia, radio journalist heads above water. Some 36,000 Mohamed Abdiwahab Nuur has workers at U.S. news companies been detained since March 7, have been laid off or furloughed suspected of ties to Al Shabaab – due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“As advertising dollars disappear a charge he denies. and consumers change their Journalists now face threats spending habits, a key piece of that of prison for publishing “false journalism — local journalism — and damaging” information in is increasingly threatened,” they violation of a new state law on wrote. “Newspapers near you are COVID-19 and other infectious at risk. Donate or subscribe to a diseases in Nigeria – a nation local news outlet!”

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• Thursday, may 7, 2020

Taji Samir Majied

Aary Etta Armstrong

Pauline Taplin

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TAJI SAMIR MAJIED (formerly known as Gary William White) was born on October 12, 1951 to Marva Dolores Carter and Willian Henry White, Jr. Taji graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School (Hornets for life) in 1970. He attended San Diego City College to further his education. Taji had great work ethics. He was employed by the San Diego Transit for many years, as well as several other jobs until his health began to fail.

In his spare time he enjoyed watching old westerns, reading, attending church, entertaining others, and listening to his extensive collection of music. Anyone who knew him knew he was a force not to be reckoned with on the dance floor when it came to his James Brown moves, which also landed him many first place prizes in dance contests, which made him popular with the ladies. Taji was quite the distinguished gentleman, known for his infectious smile and taking pride in being the best dressed, no matter what the occasion.

On April 23, 2020 Taji closed his eyes and was relieved from his suffering. He was preceded in death by his parents. Taji will be greatly missed. He leaves to cherish his memory daughter Monique WhiteCarter (San Diego), grandson Kevin I. Smith, II and granddaughter Kamryn L. Carter (San Diego); sister Regina Meals (San Diego); aunts Narriman Fields (Hemet, CA), Teresa White, Marie Austin, Doloris Mitchell (San Diego), Alice White (Menlo Park, CA), Mary Johnson (Palo Alto, CA), Tomasa Fields (San Diego, CA), uncles La Rue Fields, Shelly White, Ricky White (San Diego), Kenneth White (Las Vegas, NV), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.

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AARY ETTA ARMSTRONG was born May 24, 1923, to Moses and Minnie Betton. She was the youngest of six children. She grew up in Washington, Arkansas, where her father was a minister. At an early age, Aary accepted the Lord Jesus Christ, and was baptized. In 1939, at the age of sixteen, she graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School.

Aary married Clinton D. Armstrong on June 21, 1943. They relocated to San Diego, California in1946. Five children were born to their union, Henry, Stephanie, Clinton, II (affectionately known as “Danny”), Donald (affectionately known as “Don”), and Terrell (affectionately known as “Terry”).

As a young wife, Aary encountered challenges when her husband was drafted. She sought employment with Convair and remained there until she was able to secure a better position with the United States Post Office. She was a loyal and dedicated employee of the post office until the day of her retirement.

Aary was a faithful and devoted member at the Church of Christian Fellowship. Aary remained a devout member, passionately working, and serving the Lord for the rest of her lifetime.

Aary was an inspiring no-nonsense woman. She was known to be a “stickler” for the rules. Some may have thought of her as a perfectionist, but she simply required the best from everyone.

She would not settle for anything less. She demanded that things be “right,” and done “well.” She lived by the saying, “if you didn’t give it your all, then it was not worth doing.”

She loved being a wife and mother, and building a suitable home and life for her family. She was adventurous and adored traveling to new places. She was an amazing, caring, and strong woman who embodied all of the excellence and integrity of a virtuous woman. Above all else, she had a zest for life, a love of God, and a love of her family.

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In 1949, Minnie gave birth to her first child, a beautiful baby girl.

Several years later, she was united in matrimony to John Nichols. From this union, Minnie gained 4 wonderful stepchildren. After relocating to San Diego, Minnie was blessed with 6 additional children.

Minnie was very hard working and she was determined to provide a better life for her family. She worked as a housekeeper at local nursing facilities and hotels. In later years, she went on to own and operate a daycare facility. As a result of her hard work, Minnie was able to purchase a beautiful new home, which still stands today. She was well known and admired for her style and the immaculate care that she gave to her home and family.

As the years went by, Minnie grew tremendously in grace and in her walk with the Lord. Over a span of several decades, she worshipped faithfully at Israelite Church of God In Christ and Faith Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. In 2000 she joined Covenant Life Worship Center, under the leadership of her Son-In-Law, Pastor Donnie W. Nelson, Sr., where she served as Church Mother. Mother Nichols was also an active member of “Winning Women Fellowship”, where she would share her testimony with women throughout the community. Mother Minnie Lee Nichols was an amazing woman and a true servant who will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by 2 sisters, Lucille Wilson and Annie Mae Gandy; 1 brother, Johnny Wilson; 1 son, Frank Jones; 2 grandchildren, David Meyer, Karita Myer; 1 great grandson, Marquis Walser; and 2 stepchildren. Minnie leaves to cherish her loving memory, 2 brothers, Robert Townsend (Hazel), R.C. Townsend (Ollie); 4 daughters, Mamie Nelson (Donnie), Yvonne Curry (Michael), LaVonne Henderson, Deanna Nichols; 2 sons, Dean Nichols, Billy Jones; 2 stepchildren, Lonnie Nichols, Leslie Nichols-Ross; 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren; 2 special friends, Tony and Linda Hawkins; and a host of other family and friends.

Minnie was also known to be a most formidable opponent to anyone who dared to challenge her authority or threaten her family’s well-being.

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Minnie Lee Nichols

MINNIE LEE was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 25th, 1932 to John Henry Corral and Rosie Lee Wilson. Mother Minnie Lee Nichols transitioned from this life on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Minnie began her early education in the Birmingham School System. After relocating to Mississippi, she attended Grenada High School and Greenville High School.

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H.W. “Skipper” Ragsdale, III Owner (In Memoriam)

Valerie Ragsdale Owner

Continuing over 130 Years of Service

Kevin Weaver General Manager

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The book of life opened for Pauline Taplin on September 7, 1956, in Allen Farm, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of Percy B. Davis and Mattie Louise Davis. In her early years, she committed her life to the Lord Jesus Christ. She was baptized at Rockwest Baptist Church in Navasota, Texas where she worshipped until her family relocated to Bryan, Texas.

While living in Bryan, Parlin became a dedicated member of Sky Break Church in College Station, Texas. Pauline received her formal education in the Brazos County School District, attending Ben Milam Elementary School, Anson Jones Middle School, and Stephen F. Austin High School.

In 1973, Pauline and her family relocated to San Diego, California where she attended and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. She experienced a successful career in banking where she worked for, Bank of America, Mitsui Manufacturers Bank, Aggieland Credit Union, and Guarantee Bank.

After over forty years in banking, Pauline retired from BBVA Compass as an Operations Manager. In recent years, she accepted a position with the Brazos County Courts.

Pauline was loved by many and was a stranger to none. She had a great love for her family.

The book of life closed for Pauline on April 21, 2020. She joyfully joined her parents, Percy & Mattie Davis, as well as her brother, Allen Davis.

Pauline was previously married to RoyLee Gibson and in this union she gave birth to three children, Elijah Alhadji Gibson, Kahlilah Starr Otuegbe, and Moses Muge Gibson. She leaves to cherish her memories; children Elijah Alhadji Gibson, Khaliliah Starr, Francis Emenike Otuegbe, and Moses Muge Gibson; siblings Patricia Anderson, Cecelia Richardson, Percy B. Davis, Jr.; many grandchildren; aunts and uncle; nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

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A message from Greg A. Adams to Kaiser Permanente’s nurses This month as the nation celebrates you, I want to express my personal gratitude and appreciation for the 63,000 nurses across Kaiser Permanente. Throughout our 75year history, nurses have played a critical role in Kaiser Permanente’s mission — to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.

2020 marks the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. It is through Florence’s work on the front lines of a crisis, caring for injured soldiers during the Crimean War, that modern nursing was solidified as a profession. In the early 1900s, it was nurse Lavinia Dock who served at the front lines of the public health movement, devoting her life to improving the health of the poor, women’s rights, and the profession of nursing. And today, nurses are once again standing and leading at the front line as we face one of the largest health care crises in the world.

Against the current backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, your pledge to serve is unwavering as you care for among the sickest patients and protect the health of many others with caring knowledge, skill, and wisdom. As caregivers, scientists, and researchers, your experience, expertise, and innovation will continue to play an important role as we lead through this crisis.

Know that Kaiser Permanente celebrates you every day, every month, all year long.

Sincerely,

Greg A. Adams Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Permanente