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Meaning of July Fourth for the NEGRO Speech given at Rochester, New York, July 5th 1852

Frederick Douglass February 1818 – February 1895

Fellow Citizens, I am not wanting in respect for the fathers of this republic. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were brave men. They were great men, too great enough to give frame to a great age. It does not often happen to a nation to raise, at one time, such a number of truly great men. The point from which I am compelled to view them is not, certainly, the most favorable; and yet I cannot contemplate their great deeds with less than admiration. They were statesmen, patriots and heroes, and for the good they did, and the principles they contended for, I will unite with you to honor their memory.... ...Fellow-citizens, pardon me, allow me to ask, why am I called upon to speak here to-day? What have I, or those I represent, to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us? And am I, therefore, called upon to bring our humble offering to the national altar, and to confess the benefits and express devout gratitude for the blessings resulting from your independence to us?

Would to God, both for your sakes and ours, that an affirmative answer could be truthfully returned to these questions! Then would my task be light, and my burden easy and delightful. For who is there so cold, that a nation’s sympathy could not warm him? Who so obdurate and dead to the claims of gratitude, that would not thankfully acknowledge such priceless benefits? Who so stolid and selfish, that would not give his voice to swell the hallelujahs of a nation’s jubilee, when the chains of servitude had been torn from his limbs?

I am not that man. In a case like that, the dumb might eloquently speak, and the “lame man leap as an hart.”

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COUNTY EXPANDS CORONAVIRUS

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By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media

Assemblymember Kevin McCarty’s (D-Sacramento) Assembly Constitutional Amendment 6 (ACA 6) passed out of the California State Senate last week.

The bill, known as the Free the Vote Act, will seek voters’ approval in the 2020 November election to restore voting rights to former inmates who are free from incarceration but still on parole.

Currently, in California, a person’s right to vote is suspended when they are imprisoned or on parole for a felony conviction, although they

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By San Diego County Communications Office

A LONG-OVERDUE

The County of San Diego is expanding free COVID-19 testing, with new operations opening in National City and at the Tubman-Chavez Community Center which has become the region’s first county-operated, no appointment, coronavirus testing location.

TO BASEBALL’S to Increase BLACK PIONEERS Voter Registration

Open seven days a week, people seeking tests should arrive between 8:30 a.m. and no later than 4:30 p.m. at Tubman-Chavez, 415 Euclid Avenue, where they will walk in to receive a free, zero-copay test conducted by a county nurse.

Tests take 5-10 minutes, wait times will vary and testing is limited to 150 people per day.

In National City, the state walk-in testing site that used to be run from Tubman-Chavez has been relocated to the Kimball Senior Center, 1221 D Avenue. It will be open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m.

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‘TIP OF THE CAP’ $30 MILLION in Deep South

In this Feb. 15, 2020, file photo, former President Barack Obama talks during a panel with NBA players Chris Paul, Kevin Love and Giannis Antetokounmpo and sports analyst Michael Wilbon in Chicago. Obama tipped his cap. So did three other former presidents and a host of prominent civil rights leaders, entertainers and sports legends in a virtual salute to the 100-year anniversary of the founding of baseball’s Negro Leagues. The campaign launched Monday, June 29, 2020, with photos and videos from, among others, Hank Aaron, Rachel Robinson Derek Jeter, Colin Powell, Michael Jordan, Obama and presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter at tippingyourcap.com. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) See PIONEERS page 2

NNPA Newswire Staff Report The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced June 16 it is investing up to $30 million from its endowment in voter outreach organizations in the Deep South to increase voter registration and participation among people of color with a lower propensity to vote.

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to 7 p.m. Advance appointments are required.

The initiative, called Vote Your Voice, is focused on increasing voter participation specifically in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, beginning in 2020 and running through 2022.

“We are proud to partner with Southern Poverty Law Center to target education and mobilization efforts that support a robust, and fair, election process,” said Community Foundation Vice President of Community Lita Pardi.

“This initiative is especially important right now, as millions of people across the country feel the urgency to make our voices heard this fall after the continued silence from our leaders on the many Black people being killed by police,” SPLC President and Chief Executive Officer Margaret Huang, said in a news release.

“We must all work to end systemic barriers that deny our citizens their right to vote, especially in Black communities across the South.”

“Testing people, particularly in areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, is a critical part of our public health efforts to contain the pandemic until we have a vaccine,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “By identifying people who are positive, we can get them into isolation, and help prevent the spread of the virus.”

COVID-19 tests are used to evaluate your health for COVID-19 infection and help public health agencies control the virus’ spread. Testing also helps identify specific areas and groups with higher rates of infection. Understanding these patterns is important to protect the public’s health and continue safely reopening the County.

Please note, testing will be limited over the Fourth of July weekend. Testing at Tubman-Chavez will be closed July 3 to July 5.

If you feel you are experiencing symptoms, including fever, chills, cough, or shortness of breath, contact your healthcare provider. If you do not have a healthcare provider, call 2-1-1. If you have serious symptoms, like difficulty breathing, call 9-1-1.

Health plans are required to cover COVID-19 tests at no cost to the enrollee, even if you are asymptomatic. It is recommended that you first contact your healthcare provider for a COVID-19 test.

If you are unable to get a test from your healthcare provider, the County has coordinated free diagnostic COVID-19 testing at many locations.

Results generally come back in approximately 3-5 days.

Appointments are required (except at Tubman-Chavez Center). To make an appointment online, visit 211sandiego.org or call 2-1-1 (toll free). Appointments can be made up to one week in advance.

“Voting won’t solve this problem the day after the election but in order to begin dismantling white supremacy, we need to ensure that every voter of color is able to cast their ballot without interference or hardship.”

Huang continued: “The work ahead of us will not be easy. The COVID-19 pandemic has and will continue to have a disproportionate impact on democratic participation for communities of color who have been harmed most deeply by the health and economic crisis and who will encounter greater barriers to voter participation given the new risks of voting in person on Election Day.” Numerous organizations across the five states are working to promote voter participation and reach communities of color, returning citizens and young people, but they are struggling to secure resources to further their outreach amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an era of social distancing, and major economic recession, the SPLC said in a statement.

Vote Your Voice, a partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta (Community Foundation), will administer grants up to a total of $30 million available

for nonprofit-nonpartisan activities through 2022 as organizations navigate reaching their constituents amidst the pandemic and other obstacles.

Other Vote Your Voice goals include: • Reconnecting with constituencies that historically and currently face barriers to voting, focusing on returning citizens, voters of color, and those who have been purged from voter rolls.

• Engaging voters who are often ignored by outreach programs, including low-propensity voters of color and voters of color who live outside of major metro areas.

• Building greater capacity for voter outreach work to combat voter suppression by providing multi-year support through the 2022 election cycle.

• Funding and supporting organizations that are led by people of color.

• The SPLC and the Community Foundation will award their first round of grants in early July and a second round later in the summer. Organizations that work with communities of color have been invited to submit grant applications as part of the first round. The second round will be conducted through an open Request for Proposals process.

Officials noted that Vote Your Voice builds on the SPLC’s ongoing voting rights work to enable every citizen in the Deep South the opportunity to have their voice heard at the ballot box.

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can vote while on probation, county post-release community supervision and federal supervised release.

Only two states, Maine and Vermont, allow people to vote while still incarcerated.

ACA 6 passed out the Senate with a 28-9 vote.

It’s been a long road for ACA 6 since it first passed out of the California Assembly with bipartisan support back in August 2019. About 48,000 people on parole would become eligible to vote should Californians approve the amendment.

“ACA 6 passed on the Senate Floor. To get to this day was not easy, and there’s still work to be done,” McCarty said in a Twitter post following the Senate vote. “But I am thrilled that Californians will have an opportunity to weigh in this November, and use their voice to give voice to others.”

ACA 6 is sponsored by the California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and jointly authored by Assemblymembers Dr. Shirley Weber (D-San Diego), Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), and Rob Bonta (D-Oakland).

Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) also co-authored ACA 6.

Assemblymembers Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), Mike Gipson (D-Carson), Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo), Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay), Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles), and Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) sponsored the bill.

Last year, Nevada and Colorado restored voting rights to approximately 87,000 people on parole.

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By Jim Litke AP Sports Writer

Barack Obama tipped his cap. So did three other former U.S. presidents and a host of prominent civil rights leaders, entertainers and sports greats in a virtual salute to the 100year anniversary of the founding of baseball’s Negro Leagues.

The campaign launched Monday with photos and videos from, among others, Hank Aaron, Rachel Robinson, Derek Jeter, Colin Powell, Michael Jordan, Obama and fellow former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter at tippingyourcap.com.

On the receiving end of those tributes are many of the Negro Leagues’ greatest alumni: Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, ``Cool Papa’’ Bell and Jackie Robinson, who began with the Kansas City Monarchs and went on to break the color barrier in the major leagues with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Not long after, with many of its best players gradually following Robinson’s path, the Negro Leagues ceased operations.

Singer Tony Bennett, showing his heart, tips a San Francisco Giants cap. Californian Billie Jean King opts for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Clinton said he chose a Chicago Cubs cap in honor of Ernie Banks, the late Hall of Famer who got his start in the Negro Leagues.

But, Clinton added: ``This cap is for Hillary, too, when finally, the Cubs won the championship. Long before that, the Negro Leagues made baseball better and America better.’’

The celebration was moved online after a major league-wide tribute to baseball’s Black pioneers scheduled for June 27 was shelved _ along with the games _ because of the coronavirus pandemic. At first, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick worried that his longstanding plan to honor the men and women who battled long odds for a game of their own would have to be postponed, at best. ``In our game, there’s nothing more honorable than tipping your cap,’’ Kendrick said. ``And once I realized that national day of recognition was going to fall by the wayside, I thought, `OK, maybe we can do it next year.’ But that didn’t really do it.

``So then I thought, `How about a virtual tip of the cap?’’’ Kendrick paused, then chuckled. ``And let me say here and now, there is no way I could have done this myself. I could not be more proud of the response.’’

Kendrick got the lift he was looking for from communications specialist Dan McGinn and longtime NLBM supporter Joe Posnanski, a sports writer for The Athletic and author of ``The Soul of Baseball,’’ chronicling his yearlong road trip promoting the Kansas City-based museum and the stories behind it with legendary Negro League star, the late Buck O’Neil.

O’Neil was the driving force behind the museum for decades. The NLBM has expanded several times since Rube Foster, as skilled an executive as he was a baseball pitcher, founded the first Negro National League at a YMCA on the same site in 1920.

Kendrick said his personal favorite tribute came from Jackie Robinson’s family. ``It’s Rachel tipping her cap, but there’s four generations of Robinson women in that video talking about our common cause and it evokes the kind of emotion at a time when our country really needs it,’’ he said. ``And you know,’’ he added a moment later, ``it’s funny how this whole thing worked out.

I always felt if there was going to be conversations about race in sports, the Negro Leagues should be at the center, because that’s the story: They triumphed over adversity. ``I got to know so many of them, and not a single guy that I met ever harbored ill will, at least to the point where they let it block their path. Everybody else thought the major leagues were better, but you couldn’t convince them,’’ he concluded. ``They just wanted the chance to prove they could play this game as well as anybody else.’’

They did, forging a rich legacy that will echo with a new generation thanks to something as simple as the virtual tip of a cap.

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By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

It’s interesting to watch corporate America try to find the right position from which to capitalize on the Protest of Racism Pandemic.

Already some who have done no business with Blacks are lining up to find a Black nonprofit to give a few thousand dollars to. Note, the operative word is “non profit.”

There is a big difference between making a gift to a nonprofit, which one can write off at tax time, and doing business with a Black-owned

business, especially when a part of one’s corporate profits come from Black consumers.

Now is a good time to tell corporate America that we are not “all in this together” unless we are doing business with those who are doing business with us.

Corporate America will remove “Uncle Ben” and “Aunt Jemima” from food labels, but their marketing components still do not advertise with our newspapers or media groups. Even worse than that is the fact that those crying “Black Lives Matter,” and rightfully so, are still slow in demanding that the business of business with us be a real part of the justice we seek. Corporate America

must realize that this is not a moment to throw us a few dollars and go back to business as usual. This time, there are and will be real demands and expectations. Just as old statues are coming down, flags are being changed and old names are being removed, so must new names come with meaning and corporate America must come with substantive change. Substantive change such as equal pay where it did not exist before; and a real commitment to removing racism, police brutality, and attacks on Black people, no matter where we are.

This movement will not allow people or corporations to be Black for a minute and return to business as usual. Those days are gone.

By Jacob Regal

This Corona Disease is no joke; it’s a merciless killer that has already massacred over 120,000 Americans in a matter of months and is now salivating to murder even more with impunity, at-will. Men are dying. Women are dying. Boys are dying, Girls are dying. Babies are dying. And come this winter even more are going to die when the deadly Covid-19 Pandemic joins forces with the most deadly f lu season to wreak havoc in the lives of millions of Americans.

Without an anti-Corona Vaccine we’re all like sitting ducks at an open pond at high noon with hunters

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

It appears that nationally, and perhaps some local people, are blaming county public health officials for the failure to open more businesses and community activities during this Covid-19 Pandemic.

The San Diego African American community would like to be on record as expressing full confidence and appreciation for the work of Dr. Wilma Wooten, as Public Health Officer for San Diego County. She has served this County in public health capacities for no

less than the past 19 years; first as Deputy Director of Public Health and then as a Public Health Officer through some trying and difficult times.

At no time do we wish to see any publics interfere with the job she is doing as Public Health Officer for San Diego County. We the community will keep a protective eye of safety and concern for both her job and her personal well being.

Without Knowledge People Perish

The Rightness Of Stimulus Payments

There were people sitting in dinein restaurants and in bars acting as though the Covid-19 Virus is some long time ago a mystical tale of the past with no present-day relevance, there was absolutely no reverence for the beastly affiliation and no fear of its deadly consequences.

They were living as though it was the summer of 2019 and all is well in sunny, cool San Diego, California. I looked at them with solemn disappointment to say the lease.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

The other day I was out for a stroll in my community - while wearing a protective mask over my nose and mouth, of course - when I saw lots of individuals power walking, jogging, bicycling, skateboarding and having fun on scooters with the majority of them not wearing face coverings. Groups of people in public parks weren’t social distancing or wearing protective masks either.

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on shore lurking in a thick brush with their guns ready to shoot to kill. Until there is a vaccine to inoculate tens of millions of Americans in 2021, I for one, WILL NOT be dining-in at a restaurant, going into a movie theater, attending group activities of any kind, spending quality time at a public library, or go for walks on the beach unless it’s late evening or early morning when there are no crowds of people.

I will continue to wear a face mask and practice social distancing religiously until there is a proven vaccine to vaccinate the masses. I’m being responsible not only to myself, but for others as well.

general welfare… to ourselves and our posterity…” and former Presidents Calvin Coolidge and Ronald Reagan said it even more clearly:

(I believe that a National Stay-Home Order mandated by the Federal Government should be enacted immediately.) What good is it to return to jobs, houses of worship, and schools if you become too sick to earn a paycheck, too ill to pray, or too infirm to study. People will not social distance in restaurants, in movie theatres, in hair salons, in department stores, in bars, in nightclubs, in casinos, at the parks, in public libraries, or while attending sporting events.

(Monthly stimulus checks to the American people during this pandemic is indeed the right thing to do. The American people receiving monthly stimulus payments while being sheltered-in-place at home until there’s an effective vaccine to defeat this deadly Covid-19 CoronaVirus, is morally right.)

Our only safety from this most deadly pandemic is for us to be sheltered in place until there is a vaccine and our United States Government has a moral obligation to help keep us housed, fed, and clothed, until then, with monthly stimulus payments. Our National Constitution says this beautifully: “ We the people of the United States in order to form a more perfect union...insure domestic tranquility...promote the

President Calvin Coolidge: “There is only one form of political strategy in which I have any confidence, and that is to try to do the right thing.”

President Ronald Reagan: “There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers: We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.”

This is what President Abraham Lincoln meant when he said “that government of the people by the people, for the people.”

It is time for this present-day President Donald Trump administration to be for the American people and not for lower unemployment numbers and higher approval ratings at any cost… even the needless deaths of Americans.

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Defacto, one of the ways in which the system has oppressed and suppressed Blacks throughout the world is: Anti-blackness rhetoric which has permeated throughout the system via the Willie Lynch syndrome since slaves were “freed”: William Lynch in 1712 delivered a speech to his fellow slave masters on the James River bank in Virginia which stated: The “secret” to controlling slaves and permanently destroying the black family is by “setting them against each other.” That system has not only in many ways been successful in that endeavor but has simultaneously perpetuated the white supremacy myth. Both blacks and whites have bought into that fallacy.

It is time for black and white people to acknowledge this atrocity and aggressively take action to correct this miscarriage of justice both individually and collectively. Black people must get out of denial and justification for their inaction and lack of unity, and White people not only need to acknowledge their privilege but also acknowledge that Black people’s blood, sweat and tears built this country; acknowledge our dignity, humanity, and the pain and suffering we endure daily.

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The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander: 6 million blacks, mostly boys, that have been incarcerated since the crime bill, some incarcerated for years for things white kids might get a slap on the hand for. Prisons are the new plantation. Colin Kaepernick tried to keep black mothers and black communities from having their hearts broken over and over by taking a respectful knee but was met with demagoguery

by Trump and his sycophants.

The silent majority enjoys our culture and contributions, i.e., Louie & Ella, Sammy Davis Jr., Ethel Water, Nat K. Cole, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Etta James, the Motown sound to Rap, Moms Mabley, Richard Pryor to Chappelle, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, LaBron James to Colin Kaepernick, Drumming to Big Band, tap, cha cha, the twist, swing to hip hop. Blacks are the pioneers of some of the most profitable entertainment in the world and benefits the least.

Blacks have also been the calculus for change which has unequivocally benefited the white silent majority and others more than themselves, so either you are with us or against us. The fence is no longer an option. Either step up your game or leave our culture at the door. I qualify this statement with a huge thank you for our white brothers and sister who stand with us.

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OBITUARIES Linda Anderson

Maloris Johnson

Ollie B. Beene

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ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL EVANGELIST LINDA MAGDALENE ANDERSON was born on March 24, 1950 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Missionary M. Marie and Pastor James A. Anderson, Sr. Anderson. She is the oldest of nine siblings.

Linda lived in Needles, California during her formative years. She sang in Madrigals, performed in several school plays, and could “run like the wind”, beating the records of several of her male schoolmates!

Upon graduating from Needles High School in 1968, she moved to San Diego and resided with her grandmother, the late Evangelist Ola H. Garner. She attended San Diego City College, where she studied to become a music teacher.

Linda joined Israelite Church of God In Christ under the late Pastor Harvey Jesse.

In 1972, Linda began directing the Young Adult, Senior, and Mass choirs. She is known for being a passionate directress. She sang with the Beams of Faith and the Chosen Evangelistic Singers under the leadership of Shirley Gary.

Alas, the call that was put on her life at the age of fifteen, when she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, moved her in a different direction. Upon hearing and heeding the voice of the Lord to become an evangelist, she has preached the unadulterated word of God with conviction and power. Linda was an anointed songstress, teacher, preacher, church administrator, caregiver, and community mother. There was never a task that was too small for Linda. She was truly a humble servant of God. Linda was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, and friend. She knew no stranger and will be missed by many. She is irreplaceable!

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Elder James A. Anderson, Sr. She is survived by her mother, Missionary M. Marie Anderson, her sisters, Jannie, Van, Debbie and Danasha, and her brothers, James Jr., Donald, Terry and Stephen as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and many godsons and goddaughters.

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY Graveside service was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

MALORIS MAE CLEVELAND was born to the late Thomas Cleveland and Alma Shepard on June 10, 1940 in Newport News, Virginia. She was the youngest of three children and was preceded in death by her brother Ulysses Shepard (DeVera Shephard) and sister Juanita Shephard. After graduating from Jefferson High School, Maloris met and married Albert Johnson, Master Chief Petty Officer, USN (deceased) and through that union they were blessed with five children.

Maloris started her career as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant, worked as a Supervisor for National Pen Corp. and became a Home Health Aid. Maloris accepted Christ into her life and after moving to San Diego in 1974, she made 31st Street Seventh Day Adventist Church her “home”. As a dedicated member, Maloris taught Bible Studies, was a member of the Prayer Warriors, When Women Pray (Assistant Secretary), Church Accounting Team (Treasurer) and member of the Communications Team.

Maloris loved encouraging others. She was known for her hugs and telling stories about her life and the lessons she learned. She was a mother figure, confidant, and friend to many, as well as the Matriarch to her children. Maloris’s children knew they were loved and were encouraged to always love the Lord.

She led by example, emulating a strong woman of faith, determination, and a loving spirit.

Maloris leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved children, Showana FilesJohnson, Darcel Johnson, Albert Johnson, Jr (Regina Laster-Johnson), and Vonzinna Johnson-Salter (Richard Salter), Her grandchildren, Davonte Johnson (Brittany), Angelo Scott Johnson, Rashaun Johnson (Stephanie) FL, Antwayn Johnson, and Jasmine Johnson. Five great grandchildren, Breea, Alaysia, Angelo, Mia and Aaron Johnson. Her sister-in-law DeVera Shephard, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends to mourn her passing. Maloris is preceded in death by her son, Trory Johnson and grandson Trory Jerome Johnson.

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY Services were held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary; Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

OLLIE B. BEENE was born on September 16, 1924 to Leander and Louise (Jones) Beene in Guntown, Mississippi. He was the 4th of 13 children born to this union.

Ollie came from a spiritual family and accepted the Lord as his personal Savior at a young age and continued to grow in Christ as he developed into manhood.

In 1948, Ollie married Christine Spikes. They had a loving and exceptionally rare relationship that served as an example to many others for over 7 decades. To this union, two beautiful children were born: Tyrone and Diana.

In 1952, Ollie and his family moved to San Diego, CA and joined the Calvary Baptist Church and Usher’s Ministry where he remained a faithful member until his death. Ollie worked in the construction industry for 15 years, and later worked for North Island Air Station as a Heavy-Duty Operator for 25 years. Ollie was a dedicated employee who was often recognized for his dedication and work ethic.

After his retirement in 1987, he was able to spend more time doing the things he loved such as gardening, and tinkering around with his boat and RV making sure they were ready for the many fishing trips with his family and friends.

Ollie was called home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2020. He was surrounded by his family as he began his peaceful transition from work to reward. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 11 of his brothers and sisters.

He leaves to celebrate a well-lived life, his loving and devoted wife of 72 years, Christine; 2 children, Tyrone Beene (Deborah) and Diana Jones (Melvin, Sr.); his cherished buddy and brother, Eugene Beene; 5 grandchildren, JaNaya Eggert (Robert) Dionne Franklin, Ondria Vicencio (Guillermo), Melvin Jones, II (Donisha) and Melissa Clinton (Ryan); 10 great-grandchildren, Dominique Gallegos (Luis), Maurell Jones, Aijah Jones, Elijah Jones, Ava Vicencio, Naomi Vicencio, Ty Clinton, Myles Clinton, Alayjah Jones, and Aliyah Jones; great-great granddaughter, Kamille Gallegos; goddaughter, Theresa Young, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of other relatives, friends, and his Calvary Baptist Church family.

William Easter SUNRISE 6/22/37

SUNSET 6/17/20

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL WILLIAM HOWARD EASTER was born to Gertrude and Ira Easter on June 22, 1937.

William was married to Mary Easter and through their union four children were born. He was also the father to two other children from a previous union.

William was affectionately known as “Mr. Easter,” “H.E.,” “Dino,” “Daddy,” and Granddaddy. His number one goal in life was to always provide for those he loved; and he did just that, even to his last breath. William was a strong man, who was hard-working, charismatic, proud, and fearfully and wonderfully made. However he may have been known, he will be remembered for being a great man! He was loved by many and will be remembered by more people than can be counted.

Although we weren’t ready, the Lord opened the Gates of Heaven and William Howard Easter walked through them. He has left us physically, but he will forever be in our memories. He wasn’t worried so neither shall we. Instead of frowns and tears of sorrow let’s celebrate his home going with smiles and tears of joy, because that’s what he would want.

On June 17, 2020, at his home in San Diego, William Howard Easter left time and entered into eternity. He was preceded in death by his parents Gertrude and Ira Easter, and his wife Mary Easter. Left to cherish his memory is his brother Albert D. Easter; his six children: Debra, Howard, William, Cynthia, Charles, and Albert Easter; twenty-eight grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren with one on the way; along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who loved him unconditionally.

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Rosetta Williams-Jones SUNRISE 5/19/49

SUNSET 6/19/20

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL ROSETTA WILLIAMS JONES was born on May 19, 1949 to Alberta Simmons and Eddie Williams. She was the seventh of eleven children.

Rose, as she is affectionately known, received the Lord at the early age of eight.

Her childhood embraced praising the Lord.

Rose attended Stockton Elementary School, Memorial Jr. High School, Lincoln High School, and earned a degree in Child Development from San Diego City College. Her employment history includes the San Diego Naval Hospital, Pacific Bell, and the San Diego City School District.

As a result of the birth of her first grandchild, Rose opened her own licensed childcare business, which she operated for twenty-five years until her last grandchild graduated high school. Her earnest love for children was apparent to everyone. She believed in inspiring children at the youngest age to be confident. Most of the kids in her care attended college and stayed in contact with her through their adult years.

Consistently, Rose provided a listening ear for others. Even on her sickest days, she had a word of wisdom, a funny story, or a positive thought...leaving you empowered. This is not surprising for a woman whose quiet demeanor also produced strong convictions to stand for her beliefs. This was shown by her invited attendance to President Obama’s State of the Union Address, where she was asked to speak to the Sandy Hook survivors.

Rose was a faithful member of New Creation Church of San Diego where she was an active participant in the Prayer Ministry. She was a powerful Prayer Warrior and witness for the Lord.

Rose was a devoted wife to Willie Jones and was his high school sweetheart.

Thus, Rose will be remembered for her love of God, her dedication as a supportive wife, a loving mother, a sweetheart sister, a wonderful aunt, and lastly the best MoMo (Grandma) ever.

Rose was preceded in death by six of her siblings and youngest child, Willie James Jones. She leaves to cherish her memory husband of fifty-five years Willie E. Jones; three children Gwendolyn F. Jones, Yolanda Boyd (Tyrone), and son Ronald E. Jones.

Rose is survived by grandchildren Demetrius Greene and wife Anika, Jasmine Greene, Tyrone W. Boyd; sisters Luberta Mellon, Celia Griffin Cagnolatti and husband Gordon; brothers J.W. Simmons and wife Santana, Tommy Profit and wife Cheryl, along with an extended family of other grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

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California DMV

“Stand Up:” Resources to Resumes Driving Tests; Fight Hate Crimes Asks for Your Patience Voice & Viewpoint Newswire CBM The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) b e ga n a d m i n i s t e r i n g behind-the-wheel drive tests June 26, after a long suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The DMV will only be accepting previously cancelled test appointments, and will make changes to increase the amount of tests each office can administer each day.

Even with plans to increase testing hours, the DMV still expects it will take several weeks to get through these tests and begin accepting new appointments. DMV Director Steve Gordon said, “I’m asking for everyone’s patience as we safely clear the backlog of behind-the-wheel drive test appointments. For all of those Californians who have been waiting, we know how important this is to you.”

The DMV initially opened on June 11 to customers who had existing appointments, and for transactions that could only be completed in-person, including paying registration for impounded vehicles, applying for a reduced-fee ID card, or reinstating a suspended or revoked driver’s license.

According to the D.M.V. website, new appointments

are not currently available.

There will be new testing protocols for behind-thewheel drive tests to comply with social distancing.

All applicants will have to wear a face mask throughout and answer screening questions before the exam.

Temperature checks will also be taken in Los Angeles, Orange, R iverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties, and will expand statewide in the coming weeks.

The DMV’s test administrators will also give applicants pre-test instructions

outside of the vehicle. They will wear face coverings and gloves, and will place plastic covers on the passenger seat and floorboard of each test vehicle. Also, at least two windows will need to be down throughout the test for increased ventilation.

The DMV has also extended t he en forcement d ate for REAL ID, the state’s enhanced identification card, to Oct. 1, 2021, a year later than previously announced.

After that, travelers will need a REAL ID to travel through T.S.A. checkpoints and to access federal facilities.

Cal AG, City Attorneys Go After Uber and Lyft Voice & Viewpoint Newswire CBM On June 24, a coalition consisting of the California Attorney General Xavier Becerra a nd t he Cit y Attorneys of Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco announced plans to file a preliminary injunction motion to require Uber and Lyft to immediately stop misclassifying their drivers as independent contractors.

The injunction motion follows the coalition’s lawsuit against Uber and Lyft, which alleges “that Uber’s and Lyft’s misclassification of drivers deprives workers of critical workplace protections such as the right to minimum wage and overtime, and access to paid sick leave, disability insurance, and unemployment insurance,” according to a June 24 press release from the Attorney General’s office.

With this bold move in their legal battle against the two biggest ride-hailing companies, the Attorney General and city attorneys argue that immediate action needs to be taken, and that the companies’ misclassification harms the public by depriving the state of tax revenue and

depriv ing t heir drivers of employment protections.

“M isclassi f y i ng your workers as ‘consultants’ or ‘independent contractors’ simply means you want your workers or taxpayers to foot the bill for obligations you have as an employer — whether it’s paying a legal wage or overtime, providing sick leave, or providing unemployment insurance. That’s not the way to do business in California,” said Attorney General Becerra.

In a press statement, an Uber spokesman argued that the company’s drivers value their independence. “When over 3 million Californians are without a job, our elected leaders should be focused on creating work, not trying to shut down an entire industry,” the statement read.

According to Lyft’s statement, the company believes “the courts should let the voters decide. Trying to force drivers to give up their independence 100 days before the election threatens to put a million more people out of work at the worst possible time.”

“Now more than ever drivers need these benefits,” said San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera. “Despite a campaign of misinformation, nothing prevents Uber and Lyft from properly classifying drivers and giving them flexibility.”

Uber and Lyft have funded a campaign for a ballot meaThe motion is the Attorney sure in the November elecGeneral’s latest step towards tion, which would override enforcing AB 5, California’s AB 5 to classify ride-hail worker misclassif ication drivers as independent conlaw. Uber and Lyft have spo- tractors and enact labor and ken against the law since it wage policies, healthcare was passed September 2019, subsidies and occupational claiming that their business accident insurance for ridewould be adversely affected. hail drivers.

California AG Shares

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire CBM On June 24, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, along with leaders of multiple California legislative caucuses, urged California residents to stand up to hate by reporting suspected hate crimes in a powerful video. AG Becerra’s office’s website also released sharable digital resources in 14 languages to inform the public about hate crimes.

The video featured the respective chairs of the California Legislative Black Caucus, California Latino Legislative Caucus, California Legislative Wo m e n ’s Caucus, California Asian Pacific Isla nder L eg islat ive C auc u s , C a l i for n i a Legislative Jewish Caucus a nd t he Ca lifornia Legislative LGBTQ Caucus.

“It’s going to take all of us working together to take on hate and its corrosive effects on our society,” said Attorney General Becerra.

“That’s why we stand united against hate and we hope you’ll join us in fighting back. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a hate crime, report it.

“Millions of us call this state home —we won’t let trumped up rhetoric tear us apart. No matter where you’re from, who you love, or how you worship, it takes all of us to build a better place and a better future for our children.”

The state Department of Justice’s renewed commitment to fighting hate crimes comes in the wake of increased reports of hate incidents and crimes that have

accompanied the George Floyd protests and the hateful rhetoric surrounding COVID-19.

“I commend Attorney General Becerra for bringing together this coalition of legislators to speak out against hate and bigotry,” said California State Senator Scott

Wiener. “Especially after last month — when, in an episode highlighting the structural racism embedded deep in our society, George Floyd, a Black man, was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer — we must stand firmly against racism and hate.”

According to the Attorney General’s office, a hate crime is defined under California law as a criminal act committed, in whole or in part, because of the victim’s race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Hate incidents are separate and defined as non-criminal actions or behaviors motivated by hate, including name-calling, insults and distributing hate material in public places.

The Attorney General’s office also advises actions for people to take if they believe they’ve been the victim of a hate crime, including writing down exact words used and relevant facts of the incident, saving all evidence and photos, and getting the contact information of other victims and witnesses.

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The foregoing warning is provided pursuant to Proposition 65. This law requires the Governor of California to publish a list of chemicals “known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.” This list is compiled in accordance with a procedure established by the Proposition, and can be obtained from the California Environmental Protection Agency. Proposition 65 requires that clear and reasonable warnings be given to persons exposed to the listed chemicals in certain situations.

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE JULY 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 Wednesday, July 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 travelling to and from essential businesses, reopened businesses, or essential activities as defined in section 22, 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 22 below, are prohibited.

3. All businesses not meeting the definition of essential business or reopened business in section 22 below 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 and reopened businesses must comply with the requirements of this Order. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any 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, charter and private schools may hold classes or school business operations on the school campus, provided the school complies with the measures contained in the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Schools and School-Based Programs issued by the CDPH (including the face covering requirements contained therein), also incorporating where feasible the guidelines provided in Stronger Together: A Guidebook for the Safe Reopening 5. Child daycare and child care providers shall operate in compliance with the measures set forth in State COVID-19 Updated Guidance: Child Care Programs and Providers and shall prepare and post a Safe Reopening Plan pursuant to section 11, below.

6. “Non-essential personnel,” as defined in section 22 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, including dentists shall: a. Take measures to preserve and prioritize resources; and, b. 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. c. Nothing in this Order shall prevent physicians and other healthcare providers from conducting routine preventive care provided it conforms to any applicable State guidance. d. Nothing in this Order shall prevent dentists or dental hygienists from conducting routine preventive care provided it conforms to any applicable 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 results are received.

9. All persons two years of age or older who are present in the county shall have possession of a face covering when they leave their home or place of residence and shall wear the face covering as described and required in California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance issued on June 18, 2020, (available at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Guidance-for-Face-Coverings_06-18-2020. pdf).

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 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 that fails to successfully implement social distancing and sanitation may be required to close.

11. All reopened businesses, with the exception of restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries which do not limit services to take-out or delivery, must prepare and post a “Safe Reopening Plan” on the form available at:https:// www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/ sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidemiology/ covid19/Community_Sector_Support/ BusinessesandEmployers/SafeReopeningPlanTemplate.pdf for each of their facilities in the county. Restaurants bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries which do not limit services to take-out or delivery, must prepare and post a “COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol” on the form available at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/deh/fhd/ food/pdf/covid19sdrestaurantoperatingprotocol_en.pdf for each restaurant in the county. The Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating 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 Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All reopened businesses shall implement the Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol must ensure all required measures are implemented. If the measures

identified and implemented are not effective in maintaining proper social distancing and sanitation, the business shall promptly modify its Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol to ensure proper social distancing and sanitation. Any business that fails to comply with its Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol shall immediately close.

12. When the State of California has issued an industry guidance with mandatory and/or suggested measures to be implemented by a particular type of business or industry, a reopened business must include all mandatory measures as part of its Safe Reopening Plan. The reopened business shall include all suggested measures necessary to maintain proper sanitation, employee screening, social distancing and facial coverings. Any mandatory measures required by this Order must also be included in the Safe Reopening Plan.

13. All bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries shall close unless they comply with section 14c, below. All other restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries shall be closed from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. every day. Guests already in the facility at 10:00 p.m. may remain in the facility until 11:00 p.m. Only staff needed to close, open or clean shall be in the facility between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

14. All restaurants, bars, wineries and breweries shall also be required to ensure their customers comply with all of the following measures and shall immediately close if they are not able to do so: a. No food or beverages shall be served to or consumed by a customer who is not seated at a table designated by the restaurant for dining. b. The bar area of a restaurant may be used only for table service of meals. c. Alcoholic drinks shall only be served as part of a meal and must be sold and served in the same transaction as the meal. All meals shall be served by a food operator permitted by the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health. This restriction shall not be applicable to outdoor service of wine at a winery. d. Customers shall not stand in the restaurant, bar, winery or brewery except in the reception area while waiting for a table or to pick up take-out food. If customers cannot be socially distanced in the reception area they shall wait in their cars or outside of the restaurant in a line with six feet between each customer. e. Discontinue open seating. All members of the party must be present before seating and the host must bring the entire party to the table at one time. The customers allowed at a table are limited to members of a single household or customers who have asked to be seated together at the time a table is requested. f. Discontinue seating customers and/or groups at bar counters, sushi preparation bars, etc. where they cannot maintain at least six feet of distance from employee work areas/stations. Install physical barriers or partitions in areas where maintaining a physical distance of six feet is difficult. g. Customers are not required to wear face coverings while at a table with members of the same household. Customers at a table with non-household members are not required to wear face coverings when eating and drinking. Customers are required to wear face coverings at all other times in conformance with paragraph 9, above. h. Tables designated for dining shall be six feet apart, or separated by barriers or partitions that extend above the heads of customers while seated. Customer shall

not be allowed to bring additional chairs to the table that interfere with the six foot separation. i. Self-serve food or drink options, such as buffets, salad bars, and drink stations are not allowed. j. Shared entertainment items such as board games, arcade games and vending machines are prohibited and customers shall not have access to game and entertainment areas such as pool tables or darts. k. Dance floors shall be closed and live performances such as musical or dance acts shall be discontinued. l. Any customer that refuses to comply with this section shall be subject to enforcement per Health and Safety Code section 120295.

15. Places of Worship – Religious services and cultural ceremonial activities (including wedding ceremonies but not receptions) may be conducted in conformance with the State Guidance pursuant to sections 11 and 12, above. Given the high risk of this activity, outdoor ceremonies are encouraged and vulnerable members of the population (over 65 years old, compromised immune system or underlying condition) are strongly encouraged to participate through streaming or some other form of remote technology.

Outdoor services and cultural ceremonial activities may be conducted provided all persons practice social distancing as defined in section 22e, below.

16. Each essential business and reopened business shall: a. Require all employees/on-site contractors (hereinafter referred to as employees) to have possession of face coverings and wear them as described in section 9 above when in the business facility; and, b. Shall conduct temperature screening of all employees and prohibit entry to the workplace of employees with a temperature of 100 degrees or more, employees exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms as described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or employees who have recently been exposed to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 (either directly or through a breach of Personal Protective Equipment in the case of healthcare workers/first responders).

17. Outdoor Recreation a. Each public park and recreation area or facility, shall operate in compliance with the measures set forth in the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Campgrounds, RV Parks and Outdoor Recreation. The operator of the park shall prepare a Safe Reopening Plan pursuant to section 11, above, indicating how the park or recreation facility will implement the required measures. Any park or recreation area/facility at which the Protocol requirements cannot be effectively implemented may be required to close. b. Outdoor recreation instruction and day camps that comply with the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Day Camps, may be conducted in park and recreation areas/facilities. c. Swimming pools owned or operated by a Homeowners’ Association, Condominium or Apartment complex may be open provided the owner or operator completes and posts a Safe Reopening Plan that shows conformance with the requirements of this Order and with the swimming pool/aquatic venues requirements of the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance on Fitness Facilities.

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

19. A strong recommendation is made that all persons who are 65 years old or old-

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er, have a chronic underlying condition, or have a compromised immune system self-quarantine themselves at home or other suitable location.

20. 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.

21. 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/community_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.

22. For purposes of this Order: a. “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-3320 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. 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 22a above and reopened businesses as defined in 22f below 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 screenings. f. “Reopened business” is a business that is not an essential business as stated in section 22a above, and has reopened in conformance with the State of California’s Resilience Roadmap (available at: https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/), as may be subsequently amended as indicated by the posting of a new State COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE for the business. A reopened business may open when the State has posted the applicable COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE, the Public Health Officer has posted an acknowledgement of the reopened status on the County of San Diego Coronavirus website and the business has complied with the requirements of this Order.

23. Hotels and lodging establishments may be open for all guests, including tourists and leisure guests, provided they comply with the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Hotels, Lodging and Short Term Rentals and complete and post a Safe Reopening Plan pursuant to section 11, above.

24. 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.”

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. This Order is issued in accordance with, 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; 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; and j) the State of California’s “Resilience Roadmap.”

28. 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 in-

ability to ensure that such persons follow adequate hygienic practices.

29. This Order is issued to provide additional opportunities for recreational activities while also requiring additional protections from the spread of COVID-19 to the public who are taking advantage of these opportunities for recreational activities. And providing additional protections for employees of essential businesses or reopened business and their customers/clients by increasing facial covering requirements and health checks and temperature screening.

30. This Order is issued to protect the public health as businesses are allowed to reopen by requiring businesses to implement procedures necessary to ensure their employees and customers comply with social distancing, sanitation and screening practices.

31. 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.

32. 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.

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

34. 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.

35. Once this Order takes effect it shall supersede the Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations dated June 18, 2020.

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

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: June 30, 2020 Helen Robbins-Meyer Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

TRIGGERS FOR MODIFYING HEALTH OFFICER ORDER Epidemiology

48%

Case Count

Healthcare

64%

Hospital Capacity

(SURVEILLANCE)

(HOSPITAL CAPACITY)

Public Health (RESPONSE)

6%

Cases

10

Community Outbreaks*

2%

8%

Increasing

76%

Hospitalizations Case Investigation

2%

Influenza Like Illness

32%

ICU Capacity*

46%

Limited

87%

Contact Tracing

42%

COVID Syndromic

Ventilator Capacity

89%

PPE Supply

Homeless

Population Source: County of San Diego a/o 6/30/20

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July Fourth

Meaning of for the Negro

Speech given at Rochester, New York, July 5th 1852

But such is not the state of the case. I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us. The blessings in which you, this day, rejoice, are not enjoyed in common. The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity and independence, bequeathed by your fathers, is shared by you, not by me. The sunlight that brought light and healing to you, has brought stripes and death to me. This Fourth July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn. To drag a man in fetters into the grand illuminated temple of liberty, and call upon him to join you in joyous anthems, were inhuman mockery and sacrilegious irony. Do you mean, citizens, to mock me, by asking me to speak to-day? If so, there is a parallel to your conduct. And let me warn you that it is dangerous to copy the example of a nation whose crimes, towering up to heaven, were thrown down by the breath of the Almighty, burying that nation in irrevocable ruin! I can to-day take up the plaintive lament of a peeled and woe-smitten people!

“By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yea! we wept when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there, they that carried us away captive, required of us a song; and they who wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. How can we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land? If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth.”

Fellow-citizens, above your national, tumultuous joy, I hear the mournful wail of millions! whose chains, heavy and grievous yesterday, are, to-day, rendered more intolerable by the jubilee shouts that reach them. If I do forget, if I do not faithfully remember those bleeding children of sorrow this day, “may my right hand forget her cunning, and may my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth!”

To forget them, to pass lightly over their wrongs, and to chime in with the popular theme, would be treason most scandalous and shocking, and would make me a reproach before God and the world. My subject, then, fellow-citizens, is American slavery. I shall see this day and its popular characteristics from the slave’s point of view. Standing there identified with the American bondman, making his wrongs mine, I do not hesitate to declare, with all my soul, that the character and conduct of this nation never looked blacker to me than on this 4th of July! Whether we turn to the declarations of the past, or to the professions of the present, the conduct of the nation seems equally hideous and revolting. America. is false to the past, false to the present, and solemnly binds herself to be false to the future. Standing with God and the crushed and bleeding slave on this occasion, I will, in the name of humanity which is outraged, in the name of liberty which is fettered, in the name of the constitution and the Bible which are disregarded and trampled upon, dare to call in question and to denounce, with all the emphasis I can command, everything that serves to perpetuate slavery the great sin and shame of America! “I will not equivocate; I will not excuse”; I will use the severest language I can command; and yet not one word shall escape me that any man, whose judgment is not blinded by prejudice, or who is not at heart a slaveholder, shall not confess to be right and just.

But I fancy I hear some one of my audience say, “It is just in this circumstance that you and your brother abolitionists fail to make a favorable impression on the public mind. Would you argue more, an denounce less; would you persuade more, and rebuke less; your cause would be much more likely to succeed.” But, I submit, where all is plain there is nothing to be argued. What point in the antislavery creed would you have me argue? On what branch of the subject do the people of this country need light? Must I undertake to prove that the slave is a man? That point is conceded already. Nobody doubts it.

The slaveholders themselves acknowledge it in the enactment of laws for their government. They acknowledge it when they punish disobedience on the part of the slave. There are seventytwo crimes in the State of Virginia which, if committed by a black man (no matter how ignorant he be), subject him to the punishment of death; while only two of the same crimes will subject a white man to the like punishment. What is this but the acknowledgment that the slave is a moral, intellectual, and responsible being? The manhood of the slave is conceded. It is admitted in the fact that Southern statute books are covered with enactments forbidding, under severe fines and penalties, the teaching of the slave to read or to write. When you can point to any such laws in reference to the beasts of the field, then I may consent to argue the manhood of the slave. When the dogs in your streets, when the fowls of the air, when the cattle on your hills, when the fish of the sea, and the reptiles that crawl, shall be unable to distinguish the slave from a brute, then will I argue with you that the slave is a man!

For the present, it is enough to affirm the equal manhood of the Negro race. Is it not astonishing that, while we are ploughing, planting, and reaping, using all kinds of mechanical tools, erecting houses, constructing bridges, building ships, working in metals of brass, iron, copper, silver and gold; that, while we are reading, writing and ciphering, acting as clerks,

merchants and secretaries, having among us lawyers, doctors, ministers, poets, authors, editors, orators and teachers; that, while we are engaged in all manner of enterprises common to other men, digging gold in California, capturing the whale in the Pacific, feeding sheep and cattle on the hill-side, living, moving, acting, thinking, planning, living in families as husbands, wives and children, and, above all, confessing and worshipping the Christian’s God, and looking hopefully for life and immortality beyond the grave, we are called upon to prove that we are men! Would you have me argue that man is entitled to liberty? that he is the rightful owner of his own body? You have already declared it. Must I argue the wrongfulness of slavery? Is that a question for Republicans? Is it to be settled by the rules of logic and argumentation, as a matter beset with great difficulty, involving a doubtful application of the principle of justice, hard to be understood? How should I look to-day, in the presence of Amercans, dividing, and subdividing a discourse, to show that men have a natural right to freedom? speaking of it relatively and positively, negatively and affirmatively. To do so, would be to make myself ridiculous, and to offer an insult to your understanding. There is not a man beneath the canopy of heaven that does not know that slavery is wrong for him. What, am I to argue that it is wrong to make men brutes, to rob them of their liberty, to work them without wages, to keep them ignorant of their relations to their fellow men, to beat them with sticks, to flay their flesh with the lash, to load their limbs with irons, to hunt them with dogs, to sell them at auction, to sunder their families, to knock out their teeth, to burn their flesh, to starve them into obedience and submission to their masters? Must I argue that a system thus marked with blood, and stained with pollution, is wrong? No! I will not. I have better employment for my time and strength than such arguments would imply. What, then, remains to be argued? Is it that slavery is not divine; that God did not establish it; that our doctors of divinity are mistaken?

There is blasphemy in the thought. That which is inhuman, cannot be divine! Who can reason on such a proposition? They that can, may; I cannot. The time for such argument is passed.

At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed. O! had I the ability, and could reach the nation’s ear, I would, to-day, pour out a fiery stream of biting ridicule, blasting reproach, withering sarcasm, and stern rebuke. For it is not light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. The feeling of the nation must be quickened; the conscience of the nation must be roused; the propriety of the nation must be startled; the hypocrisy of the nation must be exposed; and its crimes against God and man must be proclaimed and denounced.

What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer; a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim.

To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade and solemnity, are, to Him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy -- a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. There is not a nation on the earth guilty of practices more shocking and bloody than are the people of the United States, at this very hour.

together. From Boston to London is now a holiday excursion.

Space is comparatively annihilated. -- Thoughts expressed on one side of the Atlantic are distinctly heard on the other.

The far off and almost fabulous Pacific rolls in grandeur at our feet. The Celestial Empire, the mystery of ages, is being solved. The fiat of the Almighty, “Let there be Light,” has not yet spent its force. No abuse, no outrage whether in taste, sport or avarice, can now hide itself from the allpervading light. The iron shoe, and crippled foot of China must be seen in contrast with nature. Africa must rise and put on her yet unwoven garment. ‘Ethiopia, shall, stretch. out her hand unto God.” In the fervent aspirations of William Lloyd Garrison, I say, and let every heart join in saying it: God speed the year of jubilee The wide world o’er!

When from their galling chains set free, Th’ oppress’d shall vilely bend the knee, And wear the yoke of tyranny Like brutes no more.

That year will come, and freedom’s reign, To man his plundered rights again Restore.

God speed the day when human blood Shall cease to flow!

In every clime be understood, The claims of human brotherhood, And each return for evil, good, Not blow for blow; That day will come all feuds to end, And change into a faithful friend Each foe.

God speed the hour, the glorious hour, When none on earth Shall exercise a lordly power, Nor in a tyrant’s presence cower; But to all manhood’s stature tower, By equal birth!

That hour will come, to each, to all, And from his Prison-house, to thrall Go forth.

Until that year, day, hour, arrive, With head, and heart, and hand I’ll strive, To break the rod, and rend the gyve, The spoiler of his prey deprive -So witness Heaven!

And never from my chosen post, Whate’er the peril or the cost, Be driven.

Go where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the Old World, travel through South America, search out every abuse, and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the everyday practices of this nation, and you will say with me, that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, America reigns without a rival.... ...Allow me to say, in conclusion, notwithstanding the dark picture I have this day presented, of the state of the nation, I do not despair of this country. There are forces in operation which must inevitably work the downfall of slavery. “The arm of the Lord is not shortened,” and the doom of slavery is certain. I, therefore, leave off where I began, with hope. While drawing encouragement from “the Declaration of Independence,” the great principles it contains, and the genius of American Institutions, my spirit is also cheered by the obvious tendencies of the age. Nations do not now stand in the same relation to each other that they did ages ago. No nation can now shut itself up from the surrounding world and trot round in the same old path of its fathers without interference. The time was when such could be done. Long established customs of hurtful character could formerly fence themselves in, and do their evil work with social impunity. Knowledge was then confined and enjoyed by the privileged few, and the multitude walked on in mental darkness. But a change has now come over the affairs of mankind. Walled cities and empires have become unfashionable. The arm of commerce has borne away the gates of the strong city. Intelligence is penetrating the darkest corners of the globe. It makes its pathway over and under the sea, as well as on the earth. Wind, steam, and lightning are its chartered agents. Oceans no longer divide, but link nations

Frederick Douglass February 1818 – February 1895

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Tiktok and Gen Z:

A New Platform for Social Justice?

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By Vayunamu Bawa Contributing Writer

In the past year, TikTok has gained wide popularity all over the planet. The video app packed with audio clips and filters encourages creativity and innovation in content creation. It stands on the shoulders of its predecessors—Vine and Musically—and takes the idea of short and funny videos to a new level with its editing capabilities. With 2+ billion downloads and over 60% of its users being between the ages of 10 and 29, TikTok has a large number of users and a focused demographic. Given that age range, the app is most popular among the Gen Z population who are taking advantage of its endless possibilities.

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Tiktokers have to juggle keeping the algorithm, staying on-trend, and voicing their opinions about what’s happening in the world around them. With the Black Lives Matter movement becoming mainstream, TikTokers are doing more to educate and raise awareness as creatively and effectively as they can.

Young people on TikTok are using the tools they have to creatively speak out about what matters to them, including social issues. TikTok posts often go viral on the platform. One popular user makes videos talking about the history of racism in America, from the story behind the National Anthem to the origin of the ice cream truck song. She recently posted a video asking if she was being seen - there is suspicion amongst users of being ‘shadowbanned,’ the app’s common practice of blocking a user’s content from others without their

knowledge and for unknown reasons.

Another creator went viral with a remix of a fellow TikToker’s singing video. She sang about how the over-policing of Black communities affects statistics. To stay under the apps radar, creators who talk about serious issues try and attract viewers by smiling and/or dancing throughout the video so their content looks fun and silly, but the content is really serious in nature.

TikTok thrives on trends, with new trends always on the horizon. TikTokers can create about anything at all and see it take off, as others remake it and add a new spin. Choreography is one of the most popular trends with accompanying songs becoming more popular as a result. The Savage Challenge went viral with rapper Megan Thee’ Stallion’s “Savage” single,

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and more recently, the Wipe It Down challenge with “Wipe It Down” by BMW Kenny.

Last year, 14-year-old Atltanta teen, Jalaiah Harmon, went viral earlier this year with the Renegade. Harmon, who is Black, watched how white influencers on the app got famous from doing her dance while she got no credit. Outrage on social media resulted in her getting publicity and being able to tell her story through profiles in Teen Vogue, The NY Times, and on The Ellen Show. Social dynamics in the real world often intertwine with TikTok’s world of imagination to create change.

As Gen Z continues to grow into consciousness and activism, navigating the online world and making their voices heard will be an ongoing challenge only they can overcome.

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ELECTION RERUN IN MALAWI SCORES uPSET VICTORY FOR OPPOSITION Lisa Vives Global Information Network In a landmark presidential rerun, Malawi’s sitting President has been ousted from power after a sweeping victory by a popular Pentecostal preacher and former theology lecturer who promised to unite and serve all Malawians.

“I want to provide leadership that makes everybody prosper, that deals decisively with corruption and theft of public funds and a leadership what will follow the rule of law,” declared Lazarus Chakwera, who chalked up more votes than the former incumbent, Peter Mutharika, in the election rerun.

tion and beat Mr. Chakwera by a hair. There followed a f lood of challenges, citing widespread irregularities including the use of correction f luid on ballots. The election was annulled in court.

In essence, the Constitutional Court judges argued that Malawians deser ve, and should expect, an A- grade election—not perfect, perhaps (who can boast that?) but free of systemic abuse.

They should not have to make do with the more familiar C+ election that some nations and institutions still seem to tolerate or encourage.

precious democratic institutions needed to be properly defended.

This was an important blow against a widespread culture of impunity. It was just the second time in African history to have presidential poll results set aside, after Kenya in 2017.

“We have had a very credible election compared to the 2019 presidential election,” Malawian human rights “I do feel like Lazarus, I’ve activist Luke Tembo told the come back from the dead,” Mr. Chakwera said, vowing AFP news agency. to unite the country and fight “The fact that people came poverty. out in large numbers to vote… has to be taken as a “Of what use is freedom from very strong message, moving oppression if you and I are Mutharika was President of They also implied that a forward, that Malawians will slaves to starvation? Or freeMalawi from 2014 till May slap on the wrist was not never allow their vote to be dom from colonialism if you are a slave to tribalism?”

2019, when he ran for re-elec- enough, and that Malawi’s stolen.

Photo of L. Chakwera and family at swearing-in

Mr. Chakwere, 65, who heads the opposition Malawi Congress Party, was born in a tiny village outside of the capital city, Lilongwe, to a subsistence farmer. He studied theology at the University of the North in South Africa and at Trinity International Universit y in Deerf ield,

Illinois and wrote several books on religion.

The philosophy and theology graduate has pledged to raise the national minimum wage and revamp industries that would add value to the crops of Malawian farmers.

STATUES HONORING FROM THE SAHARA RACIST PAST ARE REACHES AMERICA’S SOUTH

MASSIVE RED DUST CLOUD

COMING DOWN FROM THE U.S. TO EUROPE Lisa Vives Global Information Network On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Congo’s independence from Belgium, the Congolese diaspora is looking for the removal of racist statues but not only that.

“Many think that our political conscience has just sparked now, but we have been here for decades,” says Mireille-Thseusi Robert, president of the feminist and anti-racism committee, Bamko-Cran.

Statues are the tip of the iceberg, observes the author of a story in DW, the German news service, and part of a broad anti-racism struggle which the Congolese community and other African descendants have been highlighting for decades.

“In West Flanders there is a lot of racism, but it’s underneath,” Antoine Itoko told DW. “We cannot get the same job opportunities even if we have equal diplomas.”

He joined the Black Lives Matter demonstration in Brussels on June 7 to commemorate Congolese victims as well as one of his friends, Moïse “Lamine” Bangoura, a victim of police violence in 2018.

Education Minister Caroline Désir wants to make courses on the history of the DR Congo and colonialism compulsory, however the modification of school curricula can take up to two years.

Meanwhile, the organization Reparons L’Histoire (Let’s repair history) has launched a petition to remove all

Photo of Sahara plume heading to U.S. Photo of statue before removal at Middelheim Museum in Antwerp, Belgium

the statues of Belgian King Leopold in Brussels by June 30. The online petition aimed to collect 25,000 signatures, but now counts over 80,000 names.

Many question the sincerity of the Belgian authorities. It took over 13 years of repeated requests by several organizations to select a location for the only square in Belgium dedicated to Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the independent Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was finally inaugurated in 2018 to coincide with the 58th anniversary of Congolese independence.

“We do not think it was a victory at all, but just peanuts done for electoral campaigning,” says Cafe Congo’s Gia Abrassart. She describes the square as a “small and invisible square close to a taxi

station,” just a few hundred meters from one of the big statues of King Leopold II. This month, a mayoral press release announced that plans for a statue have been abandoned.

“There will be no statue,” said Wafaa Hammich, spokesperson for Mayor Philippe Close. “There was no agreement about that, it was only a lead [to explore] — we will keep to the square and the memorial plaque.”

“We understand that we need to put continuous pressure on the Belgian government,” c om mente d Abr a s s a r t .

“Taking down statues is just the first metaphor for this long process of rewriting the shared history of Belgium and Congo.”

Lisa Vives Global Information Network A brilliant red sky at dusk can be seen in states along the Atlantic but the eye-popping show should be watched with some caveats.

Things to consider when it comes to the dust cloud include the size of the particles, the concentration and the composition of the particles.

When it comes to size, approximately 30% of the dust coming from the Sahara is considered to be “fine.”

“Typically, the smaller particles can penetrate deeper into the lungs and the health impacts become more [serious],” says Dr. K. Max Zhang from Cornell University’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

“Particles cause respiratory health effects and irritation and the smaller particles can

cause cardiovascular issues “While Saharan dust transand a whole sweep of other port across the ocean to the health impacts.”

Americas is not uncommon, the size and strength of this The dust comes from the particular event is quite unSahara Desert in Northern usual,” Colin Seftor, an atmoAfrica. Each year, hundreds of spheric scientist at NASA’s millions of tons of soil is liftGoddard Space Flight Center ed from the Sahara into the air, said. “Also, if you look off the according to NASA from late coast of Africa you can see yet spring to early fall. another large cloud coming Dust from Africa can affect air off the continent, continuing quality as far away as North to feed the long chain of dust and South America if it is traveling across the Atlantic.” mixed down to ground level.

But dust can also play an im- Satellite images from the past portant ecological role, such as, few days show the thick dust fertilizing soils in the Amazon as a brown mass moving off and building beaches in the the west coast of Africa, crawlCaribbean. The dry, warm, ing across the Atlantic and and windy conditions associ- then drifting over the eastern ated with Saharan Air Layer Caribbean on Sunday. The outbreaks from Africa can mass is expected to arrive in also suppress the formation the Gulf Coast states, includand intensification of tropical ing Texas and Louisiana, on cyclones.

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HEALTHY LIVING

4 Tips

for Working from IT’S SAFE TO COME TO Home with Your Pet ALVARADO HOSPITAL

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One of the perks of working from home is more time with your pets. While it can be exciting to have your furry friends by your side all day, it’s important to know how to make the day as productive and pleasant as possible for you and your pet.

Mindfully incorporate your pet and his needs into your daily routine.

Consider these tips to help make working from home with your pets as smooth as possible to keep pets happy and healthy.

needing to go outside or have his water bowl refilled. If you have a call or v ideo conference that can’t be interrupted, be sure to take care of your p e t ’s n e e d s ahead of time.

It also helps to provide distractions for your pet in advance of the call. Hide Feed and play with your pet before you start your treats around workday. Keeping a sched- your home to ule is an important step. create a scavBefore you start your work- enger hunt or day, make sure to find time bring out an to feed and play with your interactive toy to keep him pet, which can help tire out preoccupied.

Fido or Fluffy and should Reward good behavior. keep him happy and satisPositive reinforcement is fied, making it less likely that any important calls are a way to teach your pet good interrupted. behaviors. Reward good behavior and discourage Provide distractions the bad during the workday. during calls and meetings. Be proactive with your Make sure to let your pet pet’s needs during the day, know when he’s doing the rather than reacting to an right thing by giving extra interruption, like your pet love and encouraging treats.

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Schedule quality time 4. during the day. Your pet will likely be just as excited

as you to spend some extra time together. Make sure to schedule breaks during the day to give your pet all your attention. Whether it’s a quick walk, some designated play time or fetch in the yard, quality time can be a mood booster for both you and your pet.

“We did our job too well,” says Jordan Cohen, MD, Medical Director of Emergency S er v ic e s at A lv a r ado Hospital. Nationwide, the call for social distancing by healthcare authorities as a means to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 was heeded and has done much to mitigate what could’ve been a much more deadly disease than what we’re seeing at this moment. People were encouraged to stay at home as much as possible, and at the initial onset of the pandemic, asked to avoid coming to the emergency rooms unless necessary.

But the unintended consequence is that too many people avoid coming to hospitals at all. In the month of April, visits to the nation’s emergency rooms was down 42% compared to last year. And although Alvarado hospital experienced an uptick in ER visits in April, the overall number is still down drastically from the same time last year.

“COV ID a n x iet y is a real thing,” noted Lori Turgeon, Nursing Director

of A lva rado Hospit a l Emergency Services. “People are scared to come into the ER because of COVID, and that’s understandable. But the simple reality is that what was an emergency before the pandemic is still an emergency now.”

“Critical health emergencies, such as strokes and heart attacks, need to be taken care of immediately,” says Dr. Cohen. “In the case of stroke, for example, there are short windows of time where specific drugs and procedures need to be administered that could spell the difference between life and death. If someone experiences symptoms of stroke, but avoids coming to the ER, that could be deadly.”

All necessary steps to safeguard visitors to the emergency room at Alvarado Hospital have been taken.

Visitors to the ER are first screened for symptoms of COVID-19. Those with fever and cough or shortness of breath are immediately separated and, in most cases, taken to a room immediately. At all times, those who show COVID-19 symptoms

are kept segregated from the general population of patients. And everyone who comes to the ER is immediately given a mask and hand-sanitizer.

“There are separate rooms a nd sec t ions of t he Emergency Department for respiratory patients, including two negative pressure rooms,” adds Dr. Cohen.

“We are equipped to treat any COVID patients that come through our doors.”

Robin Gomez, CEO of Alvarado Hospital, emphasizes that those same safety measures are fol lowed throughout the hospital.

“We have a separate respiratory unit in the hospital to keep COVID-19 patients away from all of our other patients. It’s possible to stay at Alvarado and not even be in the same vicinity of a COVID patient the whole time you’re here.” All Alvarado staff are equipped with proper personal protective equipment, and there is continuous training in the most up-to-date treatment practices for the disease.

EDUCATION California State Library Launches

Five-Week Summer Reading Challenge Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

On June 17 First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom launched a five-week summer reading challenge designed to keep California’s families learning and engaged by “checking out” their community libraries.

Families are encouraged to sign up for their local libraries’ summer reading programs, track the books they’re reading and share their progress on social media using the hashtag #CASummerReading. The five-week challenge culminates with a Facebook Live storytime with the First Partner on Friday, July 10 at 10:00 a.m.

“California’s library summer reading programs are a great way for parents to keep their children engaged, entertained and learning all summer long,” said First Partner Siebel Newsom.

Newsom’s Summer Reading Challenge consists of five activities:

start reading. For each new book you read, take a picture and tag #CASummerReading.

The Newsom family will be choosing books from the Sacramento Public Library’s antiracist reading list, and encourages other families to turn to their public libraries for similar resources.

Find the list at https://www. saclibrary.org/Books-Media/ Reading-Recommendations/ Reading-Lists.

Week 1:

Take part in an activity through your local library and join the First Partner’s Facebook Live storytime. All summer, local libraries are hosting online activities from virtual storytimes to craft projects. You can complete this challenge by partaking in one of these activities or watching the First Partner’s

Sign up for your local library’s summer reading program online. California’s libraries have moved summer reading programs online so that families can participate even while social distancing.

Week 2:

Choose your first book and

Week 3:

Create something to contribute to California COVID Diaries, a community history archive launched last week by the California State Library. Californians of all ages are invited to submit stories, journal entries, poems, artwork, photographs and other forms of expression documenting their experiences during the COVID19 pandemic. Go to https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/ SD2DXNR.

Week 4:

Facebook Live storytime on July 10 at 10:00 a.m

Week 5:

Share your favorite new book and keep reading!

“Becoming a stronger reader is the best way for someone to succeed—in school, at work and in life. The best place to find something great to read is at your local library,” said California State Librarian Greg Lucas. “And while every time is a good time to read—it’s even better in the summer.”

Su m mer read i ng helps younger children build a solid foundation for literacy and ensures that older children retain what they learned in the previous academic year, preventing learning loss known as “summer slide.”

Studies show that students who participate in summer reading programs have better reading skills at the end of third grade and score higher on standardized tests than students who didn’t participate.

Kids are Online More These Days,

Here is How to Keep Them Safe StatePoint Children are spending more time online due to social distancing measures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

And while the internet can be an amazing gateway to knowledge and a tool to connect with family and friends, if parents and caregivers don’t follow certain precautions, it can also pose safety hazards.

Indeed, the United Nations ha s wa r ned t hat t he increased unstructured time online has put millions of children at greater risk of both cyberbullying and of being exposed to harmful content. Experts note that in the same way financial scammers have been working in overdrive to exploit the current crisis, the internet has also seen a surge of online predators targeting children.

Fortunately, there are effective actions parents can take to help keep kids safe online so that they can continue to reap the educational and social benefits of online use.

• Have a Dialogue: While you may be work ing remotely or otherwise occupied, if possible, try to spend time in the same room as your kids during the day so you can keep tabs on them. An open dialogue can go a long way toward establishing mutual trust between generations.

Parents should have a respectful discussion with children about what kinds

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of activities they are engaging in online and who they are communicating with.

This discussion should include what constitutes inappropriate content. Let kids know they can come to you if they are being sent images or messages that fall into this category.

• Steer Children to Quality Content: From free educational gaming apps to the online educational resou rces of fered by museums and your local library, actively encourage your kids to explore the wealth of positive content designed for students and young people.

• Update Devices: Be sure to keep your family’s devices safeguarded from hackers and malware by installing the latest updates.

• Use New Tools: New tools can help parents effectively keep screen time in check.

For example, by using OurPact, a screen time management solution, par-

ents can limit app access automatically for recurring activities like school or bedtime, and can block or grant internet access on a child’s device any time.

With the app, parents can even view screenshots of kids’ digital activity on Apple devices (this feature will be available on Android soon.)

“These abilities allow families to create and maintain a well-balanced schedule, while also offering parents a valuable tool for protecting their kids from unsafe content and people,” says Michele Havner, director of marketing for Eturi Corp., makers of OurPact.

To learn more or download, visit OurPact.com.

While the current crisis has created new online hazards that families should be aware of, parents can be proactive about keepings kids safe.

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BUSINESS Black and Minority

Execs Launch

Social Justice Fund

PAYPAL ANNOUNCES

$530 Million Commitment to Support Black Businesses Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Associated Press Black executives and other corporate leaders of color in Massachusetts have launched a social justice fund to support minority communities.

Street and one of the corporate leaders involved in the effort, said a fund of this kind has never been attempted in Massachusetts.

“It’s time to change the narrative T he goa l of t he New on race in Boston,” he said. “We Commonwealth Racial Equity firmly believe we can make the and Social Justice Fund is to pro- lasting and meaningful changes vide “essential support, resources our communities of color so desand thought leadership for perately need.” uncovering and dismantling systemic racism and all of its various Quincy Miller, president of and insidious forms,” the organi- Eastern Bank, said minority zation said in an announcement organizations are chronically underfunded. Black-led nonlate Saturday. profits have, on average, reveOrganizers say they have about nues 24% smaller and net assets $20 million in commitments to 76% smaller than their white-led help launch the fund, primarily counterparts, the organization from the companies where the said.

19 founding members work, as well as from their own personal Among the other corporate wealth. They hope to raise at least leaders involved are former $100 million, and begin issuing Democratic U.S. Sen. Mo Cowan, who is global government affairs grants in a few months. president at General Electric; Organizers say they’ll initially Fred Lowery, head of life scibe focused on supporting initia- ences and laboratory products tives and nonprofit organizations Thermo Fisher Scientific; Pamela working on policing and criminal Everhart, a senior vice president justice reform, healthcare equity, at Fidelity; Greg Shell, a maneconomic empowerment, youth aging director at Bain Capital; education, and civic engagement. and Linda Dorcena Forry, a vice president at Suffolk Construction Paul Francisco, chief diversity and a former Democratic state officer at the financial firm State lawmaker.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

PayPa l Hold i ngs , Inc .

(NASDAQ: PYPL) announced June 11 a $530 million commitment to support Black and minority-owned businesses and communities in the U.S., especially those hardest hit by the pandemic, to help address economic inequality. As part of its investment, the company is bolstering its internal programs to further increase diversity, equity and inclusion within the PayPal community.

“PayPal is uniquely positioned to help in this area, and we are committed to doing our part to address the unacceptable racial divide by advancing a more just economy and society. We’ve listened to leaders in the Black community about the challenges facing Black business owners and the support and investments needed to sustain Blackowned businesses and create long-term economic opportunity. The holistic set of initiatives we are implementing are designed to help address the immediate crisis and set the foundation for sustained engagement and progress towards economic equality and social justice,” said Dan Schulman, president and CEO, PayPal. The commitment includes

short-term, medium-term, and these grants and long-term investments in are intended to the community: catalyze and further empower the • $10 million f und for necessary work empowerment grants to they are doing Black-owned businesses to sustain Blackimpacted by COVID-19 or owned businesses. civil unrest. These grants Initial organizawill provide direct support tions receiving to business owners to cover grants through expenses related to stabithe fund include lizing and reopening their Association for businesses. The fund will Enterprise Opportunity, be managed in partnerBa ltimore Business ship with Association for Lending, Chicago Enterprise Opportunity, Neighborhood Initiatives a leading national nonMicro Finance Group, profit expanding economic Expanding Black Business opportunity for Black Credit Initiative, Kiva, entrepreneurs through its MORTAR, Start Small Tapestry Project. Interested Think Big, Walker’s Legacy businesses can apply for a Foundation and Women’s grant at aeoworks.org/ Oppor tunit y Resource paypalgrant/.

Center. As part of this the • $5 million fund for procompany will expand the gram grants and employee PayPal Gives Employee matching gifts for PayPal’s Matching Gifts program. nonprofit community partners that are working to • $500 million commitment to create an economic strengthen Black business opportunity fund to supowners by providing them port and strengthen Black with microloans, technia nd u nder represented cal assistance, information, minority businesses and mentoring and access to communities over the digital solutions to speed long term, and designed their recovery from the to help drive financial impact of the pandemic. health, access and generLocal partners are best ational wealth creation. positioned to know the needs of their communities This initiative will include

bolstering the company’s relationships with community banks and credit unions serving underrepresented minority communities, as well as investing directly into Black and minority-led startups and minority-focused investment funds.

PayPal is committing $15 million to strengthen its internal diversity and inclusion programs to foster greater awareness, build equity, and support recruiting, hiring and career advancement of Black and minority employees.

This also includes increased funding for the company’s employee resource groups as well as supporting community partners through pro bono work and secondments by its employees.

Nearly 500 Small Businesses File Bankruptcy Using Increased Eligibility Limit NNPA Newswire New statistical table and analysis available on the American Banking Institute’s (ABI) SBRA Resources website show that 471 small businesses have elected to file for bankruptcy relief under new subchapter V to chapter 11 of the Code since it was enacted.

The Sma l l Business Reorga nizat ion Act of 2019 (SBRA) took effect on February 19, 2020, to provide a better path for small businesses to successfully restructure, reduce liquidations, save jobs and increase recoveries to creditors, and it also recognizes the value provided by entrepreneurs.

In response to the eco-

nomic distress caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the CARES Act on March 27 increased the eligibility limit for small businesses looking to file under subchapter V from $2,725,625 of debt to $7,500,000. The threshold will return to $2,725,625 after 1 year.

While no official (e.g., government) figures on subchapter V cases have been released to date, ABI’s Ed Flynn compiled the figures after a case-bycase review of records from the PACER system. A consultant and special editor to the ABI Journal, Flynn previously worked for more than 30 years at the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees and the

Ad m i n i st r at ive Office of the U.S. Courts. In addition to providing the monthly totals of subchapter V elections, he included an analysis of the filings on the SBRA Resources website that also breaks down the subchapter V elections by circuit.

“The data on subchapter V elections and additional analysis from Ed Flynn will help provide a better picture to practitioners, researchers and the public about how struggling small businesses are

AROUND TOWN Minister Farrakhan Speaks Live on July 4th!

Student Minister Abdul Waliullah Muhammad, the Local Representative of The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, extends an open invitation to everyone to hear special words of wisdom and guidance directly from Minister Farrakhan on Saturday, July 4th – a date which also happens to mark the 90th anniversary of the Nation of Islam.

Minister Farrakhan has been a tireless servant of God and humanity for 65 years.

He will be making this live internet address at 8am Pacific Standard Time (10am CST, 11am ET). It can be viewed by logging in to: www.noi.org/thecriterion.

The audio-only feed will be available by searching Final Call radio. For further information contact (619)262-3200.

utilizing the new law,” said ABI Executive Director Amy Quackenboss. “These statistics, and the wealth of information contained within ABI’s SBRA Resources site, make the site an invaluable reference.”

ABI launched the “SBRA Resou rces” website i n February to help practitioners and struggling small businesses learn about the new law and stay updated on SBRA developments. The site features information on ABI events on the new law, FAQs about the SBRA, an infographic, the legislative history of the SBRA, informative videos of ABI presentations on the SBRA, updated news and commentary, articles from the ABI Journal and ABI committee newsletters, and more.

Founded in 1982, ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency.

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Located at: 3025 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 08/01/2012 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kitschen Inc 5101 College Gardens Ct San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 22, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on June 22, 2025 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9010537 Fictitious business name(s): Panama 66

Located at: 1450 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 08/01/2012 This business is hereby registered by the following: Craft in the Park San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 22, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on June 22, 2025 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9010674 Fictitious business name(s): Vain Locksmith

Located at: 4356 Genesee Ave San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego --6363 Beadnell Way Apt 123 San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 06/23/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Idan Vainshtein 6363 Beadnell Way Apt 123 San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 23, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on June 23, 2025 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9009675 Fictitious business name(s): Baseline Construction Management

Located at: 2445 Geranium Street San Diego, CA 92109 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 04/20/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jesse Blake 2445 Geranium Street San Diego, CA 92109 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 15, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on June 15, 2025 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9009895 Fictitious business name(s): Yak's Smokes --TRU Living

Located at: 868 Valley Village Dr. El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual

Carry Wisely Firearm Academy

Located at: 6520 Bell Bluff Ave. San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 07/08/2015 This business is hereby registered by the following: Trevor Mardis 6520 Bell Bluff Ave. San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 16, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on June 16, 2025 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9009918 Fictitious business name(s): Conscious Core Spa Therapies

Located at: 6955 Alvarado Rd. San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego --6353 El Cajon Blvd 124 #144 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 06/16/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Lisa Williams 6955 Alvarado R.D. #30 San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 16, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on June 16, 2025 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9009438 Fictitious business name(s): Noel Enterprises

Located at: 9323 Black Hills Way San Diego, CA 92129 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was 08/01/1984 This business is hereby registered by the following: Louis Leon Elloie Jr. 9323 Black Hills Way San Diego, CA 92129 County of San Diego --Dolores H. Elloie 9323 Black Hills Way San Diego, CA 92129 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 08, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on June 08, 2025 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9009151 Fictitious business name(s): 7-Eleven Store #13658A

Located at: 375 Madison Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following:

Gold Star Mobile Notary

Located at: 1555 Caminito Zaragosa Chula Vista, CA 91913 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: LaShonda Gray-Webb 1555 Caminito Zaragosa Chula Vista, CA 91913 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 09, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on June 09, 2025 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9009707 Fictitious business name(s): ICONIC Beauty Station

Located at: 1281 Ninth Ave. Ste. 139 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego --212 Pardee St. San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 05/24/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Brandy Danielle McGowan 212 Pardee St. San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 15, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on June 15, 2025 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9008687 Fictitious business name(s): Point Automotive

Located at: 3654 Oliphant St San Diego, CA 92106 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 04/16/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Leigh Morrow Peet 3654 Oliphant St San Diego, CA 92106 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 20, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on May 20, 2025 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9008933 Fictitious business name(s): Disinfect Site

Located at: 22w 35th street suite 207 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 05/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: De La Fuente Construction, Inc. 22w 35th Street Suite 207 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on

Carrolls Learning Angels

Located at: 7130 Waite Dr #41 La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was 03/30/1997 This business is hereby registered by the following: Angela Nicole Carroll 7130 Waite Dr #41 La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego --John Trenell Carroll 7130 Waite Dr #41 La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 20, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on May 20, 2025 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9008654 Fictitious business name(s): Diamond Evals

Located at: 11219 Avenida De Los Lobos #B San Diego, CA 92127 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 1910 Escondido, CA 92033 County of San Diego The 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: Diamond Evals LLC 11219 Avenida De Los Lobos #B San Diego, CA 92127 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 20, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on May 20, 2025 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9009118 Fictitious business name(s): Khmer Entertainment Of America Inc

Located at: 7863 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego --6651 Eldridge St San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 10/12/2011 This business is hereby registered by the following: Khmer Entertainment Of America, Inc.

6651 Eldridge St San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 02, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on June 02, 2025 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9009049 Fictitious business name(s): Stricktly Business 22

Located at: 223 Cedaridge Drive San Diego, CA 92114 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: Sonfré Marie Roberson 223 Cedaridge Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 01, 2020

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This fictitious business name court at the hearing indicated will expire on below to show cause, if any, June 01, 2025 why the petition for change of 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above NAME CHANGE must file a written objection that includes the SUPERIOR COURT OF reasons for the objection at CALIFORNIA least two court days before County of San Diego the matter is scheduled to be Hall Of Justice heard and must appear at the 330 W. Broadway hearing to show cause why the San Diego, CA 92101 petition should not be granted.

37-2020-00019958If no written objection is CU-PT-CTL timely filed, the Petitioner or Attorney: court may grant the petition Alan W. Cheung Esq. without a hearing.

To All Interested Persons:

NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner Date: July 20, 2020 Janell Lanee Davis Time: 8:30 A.M. and Dept. C-61 Stanley Maurice Nelson The address of the court is: on behalf of 1100 Union Street Stephan Maurice Nelson, San Diego, CA 92101 a minor, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02, 07/09 filed a petition with this court -----------------------------------for a decree changing name SUPERIOR COURT OF as follows: CALIFORNIA County of San Diego PRESENT NAME: Central Stephan Maurice Nelson 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PROPOSED NAME: 37-2020-00018385Stephan Maurice Davis CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: THE COURT ORDERS that Alan W. Cheung Esq. all persons interested in this matter appear before this To All Interested Persons: court at the hearing indicated Petitioner below to show cause, if any, Adrian Stratienco why the petition for change filed a petition with this court of name should not be for a decree changing names granted. as follows: Any person objecting to the name changes described PRESENT NAME: above must file a written Adrian Stratienco objection that includes the reasons for the objection at PROPOSED NAME: least two court days before Adrian Strat the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at THE COURT ORDERS that the hearing to show cause all persons interested in this why the petition should not matter appear before this court be granted. If no written at the hearing indicated below objection is timely filed, the to show cause, if any, court may grant the petition why the petition for change of without a hearing. name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the NOTICE OF HEARING name changes described above Date: July 27, 2020 must file a written Time: 8:30 A.M. objection that includes the Dept. C61 reasons for the objection at The address of the court is: least two court days before 330 W. Broadway the matter is scheduled to be San Diego, CA 92101 heard and must appear at the 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 hearing to show cause why -----------------------------------the petition should not be SUPERIOR COURT OF granted. If no written objection CALIFORNIA is timely filed, the court may County of San Diego grant the petition without a Central hearing.

330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 NOTICE OF HEARING 37-2020-00018416Date: July 21, 2020 CU-PT-CTL Time: 8:30 A.M. Petitioner or Attorney: Dept. 61 Robin Elizabeth Whaley The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway To All Interested Persons: San Diego, CA 92101 Petitioner 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 Robin Elizabeth Whaley -----------------------------------filed a petition with this court SUPERIOR COURT OF for a decree changing names CALIFORNIA as follows: County of San Diego Hall Of Justice PRESENT NAME: 330 West Broadway Robin Elizabeth Whaley San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00018473PROPOSED NAME: CU-PT-CTL Robin Elizabeth Petitioner or Attorney: De Jourday Varian Eubank Mckenzie

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: July 20, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00018375CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung Esq.

PROPOSED NAME: Shelly Grover Savalina THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this

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SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

JAZZ MUSICIAN AHMAD JAMAL IS BORN

Ruling in a pair of cases, the Supreme Court endorsed the use of affirmative action in the workplace to cure past job discrimination against historically excluded groups, specifically racial minorities and women. Over time, the ruling has inspired fierce debates and repeated litigation and the courts have significantly restricted the contours of permissible affirmative action policies in education and employment. Civil rights advocates contend it fails to adequately address larger structural and racial inequities in U.S. society, though it remains vital to ensuring public institutions, such as universities, hospitals, and police forces, are more representative of the populations they serve.

Ahmad Jamal is an American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for five decades, he has been one of the most successful small-group leaders in jazz. “The fact is, this is an American art form,” he said of jazz music.

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To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Maurence Ronica Stratienco filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Maurence Ronica Stratienco PROPOSED NAME: Maurence Ronica Strat 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: July 21, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 ------------------------------------

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To All Interested Persons:

PRESENT NAME: Shelly Ashley Grover

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THE COURT ORDERS that To All Interested Persons: all persons interested in this Petitioner matter appear before this Varian Eubank Mckenzie court at the hearing indicated filed a petition with this court below to show cause, if any, for a decree changing names why the petition for change as follows: of name should not be granted.

PRESENT NAME: Any person objecting to the Varian Eubank Mckenzie name changes described above must file a written PROPOSED NAME: objection that includes the Varian Eubank Muhammad reasons for the objection at least two court days before THE COURT ORDERS that the matter is scheduled to all persons interested in this be heard and must appear at matter appear before this July 4, 2020 the hearing to show cause court at the hearing indicated why the petition should not be granted. If no written REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition Request for Proposals (RFP) without a hearing.

On-Call Climate Resilience Services NOTICE OF HEARING The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Date: July 28, 2020 is seeking proposals from qualified firms for as-needed Time: 8:30 A.M. professional services in the area of climate resiliency planning Dept. 61 andimplementation (“Project”).

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway SANDAG intends to award multiple contracts to qualified San Diego, CA 92101 proposers in order to meet its objective of creating a group of 06/25, 07/02, 07/09, 07/16 ------------------------------------ on–call firms that will be used to provide services to SANDAG on an as-needed basis. It is anticipated that approximately up to SUPERIOR COURT OF three contracts will be awarded as a result of this RFP. CALIFORNIA County of San Diego A copy of the RFP (SOL586360) can be accessed from the 1100 Union Street SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts or by emailing San Diego, CA 92101 zara.sadeghian@sandag.org. Proposals are due by 3 p.m. on 37-2020-00018625August 5, 2020.

CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Request for Proposals (RFP) Shelly Ashley Grover On-Call Legal Services - Intellectual Law Petitioner Shelly Ashley Grover filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

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The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) seeks proposals from qualified firms or attorneys to provide legal services on an as-needed basis for matters related to intellectual property laws and regulations.

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 as-needed basis. It is anticipated that approximately one to three contracts will be awarded as a result of this RFP. A copy of the RFP (SOL611079) can be accessed from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts or by emailing zara.sadeghian@sandag.org. Proposals are due by 3 p.m. on July 30, 2020.

Netflix Series to Dramatize Kaepernick’s Path to Activism Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Associated Press Colin Kaepernick is joining with Emmy-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay on a Netflix drama series about the teenage roots of the former NFL player’s activism.

“Colin in Black & White” will examine Kaepernick’s high school years to illuminate the experiences that shaped his advocacy, Netf lix said Monday.

“Too often we see race and Black stories portrayed through a white lens,” Kaepernick said in a statement. “We seek to give new perspective to the differing realities that Black people face. We explore the racial conflicts I faced as an adopted Black man in a white community, during my high school years.”

Kaepernick, born to a white mother and Black father, was adopted in Wisconsin by a white couple who moved to California when he was a child.

In 2016, the San Francisco 49ers qua r terback bega n k neel i ng during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality, drawing both support and criticism, with his detractors

including President Donald Trump.

Kaepernick became a free agent in 2017 but went unsigned.

Writing on the six-episode series was completed in May, the streaming service said. DuVernay, writer Michael Starrbury and Kaepernick are the executive producers.

Kaepernick will appear as himself as the limited series’ narrator, Netflix said.

Further casting details and a release date were not immediately announced.

Kaepernick called it an honor to collaborate with DuVernay, whose credits include the award-winning “When They See Us,” which dramatized the Central Park Five case, and the Oscar-nominated documentary “13th.”

“With his act of protest, Colin Kaepernick ignited a national conversation about race and justice with far-reaching consequences for football, culture and for him, personally,” DuVernay said in a statement.

“Colin’s story has much to say about identity, sports and the enduring spirit of protest and resilience.”

Kaepernick, who led the 49ers to the Super Bowl following the 2012 season, filed a grievance against the league in 2017, contending teams colluded to keep him out. The sides reached an undisclosed settlement in 2019.

The 32-year-old Kaepernick still wants an opportunity to play. A workout in Atlanta last November that was organized by the NFL turned chaotic and resulted in no job offers.

In the aftermath of nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell apologized to players for not listening to them earlier and encouraged them to protest peacefully. Goodell says he’s encouraged teams to sign Kaepernick.

“This young man is talented enough to play in the National Football League,” league executive Troy Vincent said recently.

MORE COVID UPDATES Bars, Breweries & Wineries to close July 1st Restaurants to Close Nightly at 10PM Starting July 1, 2020, San Diego region bars, wineries and breweries without a license to serve food will need to close to prevent community outbreaks of COVID-19 and the spread of the virus, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced this week. Until further notice, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries that are allowed to serve food must also close nightly at 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. and San Diego restaurants must close nightly at 10 p.m. starting Wednesday, July 1.

SOURCE: San Diego County News Center

P-EBT Application Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020 The Pandemic-EBT program provides food benefits while schools are closed. Families have until July 15, 2020 to apply for P-EBT benefits online at ca.p-ebt.org.

Quick Facts

• For all families with children ages 2-18 who receive free and reducedprice school meals • Provides up to $365 of groceries per child over the summer • The card arrives in the mail

San Diego City Council Extends COVID-19 Temporary Ban on Evictions Relief Now in Effect Until September 30, 2020. Contact Legal Aid Society of San Diego (877) 534-2524 – www.lassd.org, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) (619) 235-5656 x127 or Tenants Legal Center (858) 5717100 or visit www.sdhc.org/evictionban.

Renters (individuals and businesses) must notify their landlord in writing on or before the day rent is due, with documentation of hardship due to COVID-19. Renters are encouraged to pay as much rent as they can, and to set up a rental payment program with their landlord.

SOURCE: City Of San Diego, San Diego Housing Commission, Legal Aid of San Diego

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IRS Filing Deadline Extension For individuals and small businesses July 31st

SBDC Free Trainings The San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering free online trainings and one-to-one business advising to help small businesses navigate new COVID-19 requirements as they reopen.

Visit www.sdivsbdc.org/ adaptsd.

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