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Unvaccinated People By Manny Otiko California Black Media Don’t put away that mask. While the American public might be celebrating the lifting of the tightest COVID-19 restrictions in most parts of the United States, the coronavirus pandemic is far from over. According to medical doc-

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tors, the United States is currently dealing with a new strain of the virus, the Delta variant, which is more lethal and virulent than previous strains. The Delta variant originated in India towards the end of last year and was first identified in America in March.

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By Melissa Montalvo CALMATTERS Monthly $300 payments are in the works for California families struggling to make ends meet. The IRS will begin the roll-out of the Child Tax Credit on July 15 as part of the American Rescue Plan. Qualifying households will receive up to $3,600 annually per child, which will benefit families across the state. Last week, Fresno area leaders from Faith in the Valley, Fresno

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Economic Opportunities Commission, and First 5 Fresno County were joined by U.S. Rep. Jim Costa at a news conference touting the payments. “We all benefit when families in our community have access to their basic needs,” said Amber Crowell, a Fresno State sociology professor and regional housing coordinator with Faith in the Valley. But that’s not all.

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controversy By Adam Beam AP California announced new coronavirus rules for public schools on Monday that let students and teachers sit as close to each other as they want while making sure no one will miss class time even if they are exposed to someone with the virus. But those changes from the last school year were overshadowed by news the state would continue to require all students and staff to wear masks while indoors, reigniting criticism of Gov. Gavin Newsom as he faces a recall election in September.

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The federal government last week said teachers and students who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus don’t have to wear masks indoors. But that guidance, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also recommended students and staff stay at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) apart to reduce the spread of a disease that is primarily transmitted through the air. Elsewhere in the U.S., schools and state officials

have adopted a patchwork of rules for students and teachers. In California, state officials said they worried that imposing social distancing would make it harder for some schools to accommodate all students who return to classrooms. So, they made a choice: The state will not require physical distancing in exchange for everyone wearing a mask. “Masks best promote both safety and in-person learning by reducing the need

for physical distancing,” the new rules state. State officials promised to review these rules, and possibly change them, by Nov. 1. Newsom faced heavy criticism for not moving more quickly to return students to classrooms during the last school year. Many districts, including Los Angeles with more than 550,000 K-12 students, only See MASK page 2

In San Diego, Project New Village (PNV), a food justice organization, is working to bring awareness of Black farmers to a neighborhood level. The organization is hosting two upcoming activities Saturday, July 17 and Saturday, July 24 in recognition of National Black Agricultural Awareness Week, which is in observance from July 10 to July 16 this year. Since last Saturday, events across the country have focused on the recognition and celebration of Black agriculture, while bringing awareness to the needs and the decline of Black Agricultural Producers. The week focuses attention on the African American community regarding food and food choices. Racial discrimination has long contributed to the steady

decline of Black-owned farms in America, but a movement is afoot to reconnect to growing food as a means to build our own wealth and contribute to own health using existing assets in our urban foodscapes, such as backyards, empty lots, and public spaces. Locally, Project New Village is working to bring awareness of Black farmers to a neighborhood level. In a geographic space encompassing Southeastern San Diego, National City and Lemon Grove, PNV is addressing the needs of our food-insecure neighborhoods. When the pandemic forced most of the nation to lock down, it became very clear that access to healthy See AGRICULTURAL page 2

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The Los Angeles County Health Department is so worried about a new outbreak, its told residents to mask up again. “Since the Delta variant is more infectious than other variants, Public Health recommends wearing a mask around others in indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status,” said the LA County Department of Health in a tweet. Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of Kedren Vaccines at Kedren Health in Los Angeles, has already seen

signs of the new strain in the Los Angeles community. He said medical professionals are already gearing up for what he called the “5th wave” of the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s already in LA,” he said. “We assume the rates will go back up.” Like other viruses, Covid19 is constantly mutating. When the virus encounters new hosts (particularly unvaccinated bodies,) it changes and gets stronger. The best way to eliminate the disease is to vaccinate

about 70 % of residents in a community (herd immunity) so the virus doesn’t have any places to grow and survive. Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist and health economist and a senior fellow at the Federation of American Scientists in Washington, D.C., emphasized this point during a recent Ethnic Media Services virtual briefing on the efficacy of continued mask use. “The more warm bodies the virus has, the more opportunity it will have to

mutate,” said Feigl-Deing, who is also the Chief Health Economist for Microclinic Inte r n at i on a l, a S an Francisco-based non-profit that bills itself as an organization that “revolutionize how deadly diseases are prevented and managed worldwide.” “If you let it spread, it will mutate,” he warned. Feigl-Ding added, at this stage, reaching herd immunity is not realistic, and we need to look at alternative solutions to contain the virus, such as continued

mask usage, ventilation, hand washing, disinfecting surfaces and air purification devices. But over the last year, the debate about vaccinations became political. A large number of people who supported former President Donald Trump downplayed the virus and accused Democrats of overstating the severity of the pandemic. A lot of those skeptics even refused to take the vaccines. Some say they don’t trust the science. Others do it to resist what they see as pressure

coming from liberals. But health experts say, refusing to take one of the three vaccines approved to fight COVID-19 in the United States is dangerous and only allows the virus to thrive. Data is beginning to show the effects of politicizing public health. Deaths and infections are going up in red states, while the numbers have been steadily declining in blue states.

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The coalition is advocating to make Child Tax Credit expansion permanent and exploring the idea of a guaranteed income program for Fresno County.

What to know about the Child Tax Credit payments The IRS will pay half of the total credit amount in advance through monthly payments for the rest of the year. The government will pay the other half next year after tax season. Families earning $150,000 or less can expect between $2,000 and $3,000 a year per child up to age 17 and up to $3,600 for kids under 6. There

is no application process; families that filed taxes in 2019 or 2020 will automatically be enrolled. Non-filers that have already signed up for the Economic Impact Payments will also be automatically enrolled. Those that didn’t earn enough to be required to file taxes can still sign up for the Child Tax Credit on the IRS website at irs.gov. Children of undocumented parents can also qualify for the Child Tax Credit under two requirements: The child must have a Social Security number issued before May 17, 2021, and undocumented

parents or guardians must have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number or an ITIN. Families can see how much they qualify for by answering a few questions on the IRS CTC Eligibility Assistant page, also on irs. gov.

Anti-poverty effort Supporters of the CTC and the American Rescue Plan describe it as a once-in-a-generation anti-poverty effort that they say will lift over half of American children out of poverty, including in California. Nationwide, over 1 million immigrant

children are not eligible for this benefit because of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Growing inequality is also a concern. Supporters of the tax credit say that while the temporary benefit will help families take care of basic needs like food, rent, and transportation, many households risk slipping back into poverty when the tax credit ends. “Pulling the rug out from under families at the end of the year would be devastating,” said Crowell.

Push for permanent child tax credit expansion The statewide coalition, Keep Families Afloat, says

a permanent CTC benefit would drastically cut poverty. They also say Congress should remove the social security number requirement so that all families who need the credit can get it. Crowell said supporters are confident that the CTC payments “will be effective and successful by all metrics.” “Getting money directly to families who need it will give them that little extra stability that they need to stop surviving day-to-day and start thinking long-term about their future and about their well-being,” she said. Similar efforts are under-

way around the state, with Long Beach and Sacramento recently announcing basic income pilot projects. A poll conducted in late June by Data for Progress and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income found that most likely voters surveyed said they supported making the CTC expansion permanent, with about 74% of Democrats expressing support, along with 57% of independent voters and about one-third of Republicans. The poll also found that most voters surveyed said they support a guaranteed income program.

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food was essential and in short supply in our neighborhoods.

Project New Village’s upcoming activities include:

SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC & YOUR SAFETY AS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY There’s nothing more important to us than keeping you safe. During wildfire season, sometimes that means implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff, as a measure of last resort. It’s a decision we don’t take lightly. As soon as it’s safe to restore power, we will. Learn more at sdge.com/psps

Community Work Day @ The Mt Hope Community Garden Saturday, July 17th, 9:30am – 11:30a PNV Neighborhood Growers Network Meeting Saturday, July 24th, 9:30am – 11:00pm This fall PNV will launch a Mobile Farmers Market (MFM) available to sell fresh local produce neighborhoods. Theyare creating a neighborhood network of growers to supply the MFM with fresh produce and can pay a fair price for their harvest. Members of the network will have access to a variety of training to get started and other incentives and support. Let’s ensure

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that our culture, food, farmers, land, and heritage will not be lost. Will S cott, founder, California branch of the African American Farmers Association says, “Urban farming is a good idea,” he adds. “We should be putting that land to use; if we had another catastrophe like Katrina, people would want to have that immediate access to food.” During National Black Agricultural Awareness Week, it is important to know and understand our cultural history as it relates to food in the United States. The Project New Village events this weekend and

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next are the community’s opportunity to lift up the contributions of people such as George Washington Carver, Fannie Lou Hamer, Will Allen, Leah Penniman and others and help democratize the global food system starting with our own neighborhoods. For more information visit projectnewvillage.org

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instituted part-time, in-person instruction for the final weeks of the semester. Since then, Newsom has advocated for students to return to full-time, in-person instruction. The new rules angered parents who say the mask requirement will continue to stress children who already saw two school years upended by remote learning and missed milestones like proms, sports, concerts and graduations. California’s

new rules initially said if students refused to wear a mask, schools should send them home. But in a tweet posted Monday evening, the department said it would leave enforcement decisions up to local school districts. If students are exposed to someone at school who has the coronavirus — and everyone was wearing masks at the time — the exposed students do not have to miss class to quarantine, under these con-

ditions: They don’t have symptoms, they continue to wear a mask indoors, they are tested at least twice per week for 10 days, and they don’t participate in sports or other extracurricular activities during that period. The state also encourages physical distancing while students are eating, asking schools to have students eat outside as much as possible. Read the full article online at www.sdvoice.info.

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EDITORIAL

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION This Anthem Does African Americans Not Speak For Me and the Vaccine in San Diego County By Julianne Malveaux

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Early in the pandemic, and with the initial release of the vaccines, there was much discussion about disparities and how non people of color were getting doses of the vaccine that should have gone to our communities. There were complaints about how there were not enough African Americans being hired as contact tracers so that we could identify persons among us who had contracted Covid-19 and were causing the disease to spread. Next, an African American scientist discovered the vaccine and efforts were made to make more doses available to Blacks. By contrast, during the Tuskegee Experiments, Black men

who had contracted syphilis were allowed to suffer for more than 30 years and many died when treatment was withheld after a cure was found. In the case of Covid-19, the issue is the availability of a vaccine and not the withholding of one as a cure. Today, we have sites available throughout our communities with vaccines and no lines or cost for those who will step up and take it. We also have over 140,000 people who are delinquent on getting their second shot and who are at risk with just having had one shot. With the Delta variant increasing and still more than 10,000 deaths a day in America

from the virus and its mutations, like the Delta variant, it’s time for Black people to take responsibility and accept fact over rumours. If we continue the foolishness of not taking the vaccine, it will not be long before the cost of keeping non utilized vaccine sites open will be greater than the limited usage. We do know that there have been some side effects with the vaccines for a limited number of people, but we also know that death is a bit more than certain for those who get the virus without the vaccine. It’s time to stop blaming others and take responsibility for ourselves and loved ones if we want to live.

Hot Days, Deep History By Dr. Dorrance Kennedy For African Americans, recent events have been filled with great historic meaning. The one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota has been a painful memorial for people across the nation. The one hundred year anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre which includes the destruction of Black Wall Street is even more horrific to remember. The annual celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest African American holiday in the country, highlights America’s possibilities and contradictions. These three events symbolize so much about the past, present, and future of African American people in the United States. In the case of George Floyd, there was a great sense of relief that Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of his murder. However, there is so much work that remains to be done. Broad based, comprehensive police reform has not yet been achieved. Will the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act be passed by Congress? This bill seeks to ban chokeholds and carotid holds, end the use of no knock warrants, and discontinue qualified immunity which protects police officers from personal liability in questionable, deadly shootings. There is resistance in Washington but we must continue the

fight for justice. The Tulsa Massacre also highlights unanswered claims for justice. During the destruction of Black Wall Street, thirty five square blocks and twelve hundred homes were destroyed. Ten thousand people were made homeless and up to three hundred people were killed. For the first time in our history, bombs were dropped on an American city. Recently, the three remaining survivors of this event testified before the House Judiciary Committee and a lawsuit has been filed on their behalf. Thus far, Oklahoma has refused to provide reparations. Will the survivors and the Tulsa community get some form of justice before they die? Meanwhile, the HR 40 bill awaits a vote in Congress. Can racial justice be achieved without America apologizing for her original sin? The holiday of Juneteenth represents the end of slavery in America. In 1865, African Americans in Texas were finally notified about their freedom by General Gordon Granger. But rac-

ism still exists and we have not yet escaped the vestiges of servitude. Redlining, subprime lending, substandard public education, health disparities, police brutality, poverty, and unemployment represent lasting reminders of inequality. Voter suppression bills have been initiated in several states. Fifty six years after the murder of civil rights activist Jimmie Lee Jackson in Alabama, we still struggle for the unrestricted right to vote. The African American freedom struggle has always been internal and external. While we must protest for our rights, we must also develop ourselves internally within our communities. In order to achieve justice, we must build strong moral character and integrity in our youth, especially young men who are deemed a threat to society. Strong faith, courage, stable families, positive relationships, educational attainment, health, and financial literacy are essential keys to our struggle. By using the wisdom of the past, we can overcome the current challenges we face. Dr. Dorrance Kennedy is a college professor, social worker, ordained minister, and motivational speaker.

Frances Scott Key, author of the Star-Spangled Banner, our “National Anthem” was a died in the wool racist. He opined that “Negroes” were a “distinct and inferior race.” He was a slaveholder from a family of slaveholders who influenced the odious seventh President Andrew Jackson to appoint Roger Taney, the author of the Dred Scott decision (“Blacks have no rights that whites are bound to respect”) to the Supreme Court. Aspects of the “National Anthem” are derisive to Black people. Key disagreed that the formerly ensl ave d w ho fought with the British in the War of 1812 should receive their freedom due to their service. The British kept their word, settling formerly enslaved Blacks in the British Caribbean on land they provided them. How, then, does the raving of a racist become our nation’s national anthem, taught in every school, played at every athletic event and assembly, and designed to stir patriotic strings when we hear it?

When I hear the words, “land of the free, home of the brave,” I think, “land of the thief, home of the slave.” As early as 1836, abolitionists were mocking the song, taking that offensive line and recasting it as “the land of the free, home of the oppressed.” When you delve into the lyrics, Key’s utter contempt for Black people, especially those formerly enslaved people who claimed their freedom by fighting with the Brits, was apparent. But the Daughters of the Confederacy (surprise, surprise) were among those who thought this slave-deriding song should be our national anthem. In doing so, they ensured that generations of schoolchildren would never learn the truth about the hypocrisy of their country, fighting for freedom against the Brits while also fighting for the right to deny others freedom. When Gwen Berry, the African American athlete who has qualified for the 2020 Olympics, turned her back on the American flag while the troublesome

national anthem was playing, she invited criticism for her actions and the paradox of the African American reality in this nation. Berry said, “the anthem doesn’t speak for me,” and giving voice to the ambivalence that so many African American people feel about this nation. We are disgusted by the injustice and hypocrisy woven into every fabric of our lives, even as we experience and enjoy aspects of progress and opportunity that distinguish our lives from those of our enslaved foremoth-

George Floyd at the knee of Derek Chauvin. Their ideology ought to be equally incinerated.

ers and fathers. She turned her back and covered her face with a t-shirt that said “activist athlete” in the spirit of Frederick Douglas, who famously asked what the Fourth of You Lie could mean to the Negro.

ful emblems of “America” than the lyrics of a slaveholder could ever be.

Generations have been taught the Star-Spangled Banner without understanding its author or the meaning of its lyrics. That the Daughters of the Confederacy championed it ought to say enough. Since their inception in 1894, those women have been determined to embrace the Southern “Lost Cause.” Historically openly racist, they endorsed the Ku Klux Klan at their 1919 convention. They have supported or funded the erection of statues and memorials to Confederate leaders. They have never refuted their racist views, although they have had many opportunities to do so in contemporary times. Their headquarters in Richmond, the cradle of the confederacy, was damaged by fire last year as people protested the massacre of

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While many opposed the national anthem, Woodrow Wilson, whose own racial views were questionable, embraced the anthem. Still, it was not made official until the passage of HR 14 in 1929. Before that, America the Beautiful (oh beautiful, for gracious skies) was considered the national anthem. The Ray Charles rendition, and his struggles to sing it in Georgia, are more impact-

Gwen Berr y said the anthem did not speak for her, but it still seems to speak for so many of our fellow citizens who mindlessly sing racist lyrics penned by a slaveholding man. As long as this is our international calling card, so long as this is the music that accompanies our athletic victories, we tell our Black athletes that they are valued for their athleticism, but not for their lives and for the injustices they experience. To force someone to stand up and listen to that nonsense is to shove patriotism down the throats of those who feel somewhat less than patriotic. It is entirely possible to excel in one’s sport and look askance at American hypocrisy. Gwen Berry is one of a long line of activist athletes. She deserves applause, not approbation. She says the Star-Spangled Banner doesn’t speak for her. It doesn’t speak for me either.

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LOCAL/STATE NEWS

All Registered Voters to Receive

Mail Ballot for Gubernatorial Recall By Tracy DeFore County of San Diego

many mail ballot drop-off locations around the county.

run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Registrar of Voters is alerting all active registered voters in San Diego County that they will receive a ballot in the mail for the Sept. 14 California Gubernatorial Recall Election. Ballots will be mailed the week of Aug. 16, giving voters nearly a month to mark their ballot and return it before Election Day. Voters can return their ballot in the mail, no postage necessary, or at one of

Will there be in-person voting locations? Yes. In-person voting locations will be open across the county for four days. From Saturday, Sept. 11 through Monday, Sept. 13 they will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Election Day, the hours will change to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at both the in-person voting locations and the Registrar’s office. Voters can also take advantage of early voting starting Aug. 16 at the Registrar’s office. Hours will

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A street in the City Heights neighborhood. Credit: WikiCommons Media

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire With a new collaborative investment, the area near Normal Heights and City Heights is one step closer to having more affordable housing. A hundred and ninety affordable housing units are planned for the nearly 20,000-square-foot piece of land next to the City

Heights Transit Plaza, at the corner of El Cajon Boulevard and 40th Street. Bridgedeck Partners LLC—consisting of local affordable housing developers Naturally Affordable Housing and The Hampstead Companies— sought $2 million of debt capital for the acquisition of the final parcel of land on the edge of the Normal Heights neighborhood.

• Check your voter registration information. Make sure your residence and, if different, your mailing address is up to date. • Have you moved or changed your name? Whether you are new to San Diego County or just moved down the street you need to re-register to vote. • Are you a first-time voter? If you want to participate in the upcoming election,

you must be registered to vote – it takes less than 2 minutes.

What is a recall?

The recall process allows voters to decide whether to remove elected public officials from office before their term is over. A recall ballot will ask voters two questions. In this recall election, the first question will ask voters “yes” or “no” to remove the governor from office. In the second part, voters will be asked to select a

replacement candidate. If more than 50% of voters vote “yes” to recall the governor, the replacement candidate who gets the most votes is elected for the remainder of the term of office. If a majority of voters vote “no” on the

first question, then the recall has failed, and the governor will remain in office. To learn more about voting in the gubernatorial recall election, visit sdvote.com or call (858) 565-5800.

Affordable Housing Coming to City Heights Transit Plaza

going. It’s great seeing those early visions from generations before combining with current community needs coming to fruition.”

“To realize just, equitable and resilient communities, we need to increase access and resources for San Diegans facing barriers to realizing full and healthy lives,” shared Mark Stuart, President & CEO of The San Diego Foundation. “Soon, 190 families will have stable, affordable housing thanks to community partners coming together to ensure the equitable flow of capital for social good.” This $65 million development will provide rental housing for very low and low-income indi-

Members of Iwashita’s own family, who were interned during World War II, said, “It became my personal mission to help build back neighborhoods that were welcoming and were there for my father’s business and were taking care of my grandparents. This project is a shining example of how great partnerships can yield impactful results that help strengthen and improve communities,” said Iwashita. “We are about community development. We are truly looking forward to executing this vision.”

10 Reasons Why PLA’s are bad for the BIPOC Community and the Black Contractors Association!

viduals and families earning between 50% and 60% of area median income. The access to major thoroughfares and public transportation at the neighboring City Heights Transit Plaza makes this an attractive location for working families to call home. “Building affordable housing near City Heights will benefit the working families who live there, the surrounding small businesses and our environment,” said Chair Nathan Fletcher, San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

David Iwashita and John O’Connor of Bridgedeck Partners, both born and raised in San Diego, have families going back generations that owned and ran businesses along the El Cajon Boulevard corridor and are invested in responsible growth and development of the area. “I’ve seen the positive changes taking place in this community since I was young,” said O’Connor. “In going into affordable housing development, I wanted to keep the momentum

10 Reasons Why PLA’s are bad for the BIPOC Community and the Black Contractors Association!

The San Diego Association of Government “SANDAG” is governed by a Board of Directors composed of mayors, councilmember’s, and county supervisors from each of the region's 19 local governments, supplementing these voting members are advisory representatives from Imperial County, the U.S. Department of Defense, Caltrans, San Diego Unified Port District, Metropolitan Transit System, North County Transit District, San Diego County Water Authority, Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association, Mexico, and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.

TODAY SANDAG wants to ask permission to negotiate a Union Only Project Labor Agreements, which are called “PLA’s that historically has blocked, excluded and discriminated against construction workers, who were non-union as well as exclude the National Black Contractors Association’s apprenticeship programs - a prime example of systemic racism.

1.) PLA’s is a Union Only “New Jim Crow Law” such as; “Union only Workers.”

2.) PLA’s have the lowest participation level of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC.)

3.) PLA’s exclude the Black Contractors Association’s, Federal and State Approved Apprenticeships.

4.) PLA’s hurt Black families, creating generational poverty and higher Unemployment rates.

5.) PLA’s exclusion of Black workers, divides Black and Brown workers in the workforce.

6.) PLA’s are like a “Knee on the neck” to black people, while being excluded from billions of dollars.

7.) PLA’s excluded all non-union skilled workers and Federal and State approved Apprenticeship programs.

A Call to Action! No on PLA’s Please Contact: Tessa Lero - today at (619) 595-5629 or tessa.lero@sandag.org and Say No on PLA’s

8.) PLA’s limit the BIPOC Community to 10% or less of billions, in contracts dollars to fight over.

9.) PLA’s rob tax payers and the BIPOC community of equity and Inclusion, who have to pay to play.

10.) PLA’s is systemic racism which excludes most black workers and the only black Apprenticeship program.

(Foot note -2020) SANDAG’s Commitment to Equity “We hold ourselves accountable to the communities we serve. We acknowledge we have much to learn and much to change; and we firmly uphold equity and inclusion for every person in the San Diego region. This includes historically underserved, systemically marginalized groups impacted by actions and inactions at all levels of our government and society.

The United States declaration of Independence, promises all Americans life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. PLA’s denies all America’s taxpaying citizens equity, freedom, liberty and their pursuit of happiness. Please Contact: Tessa Lero at (619) 595-5629 or tessa.lero@sandag.org and Say No on PLA’s

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STATE/NATIONAL NEWS A Third of Households With SNAP

Have 2+ People Working By Tracy A. Loveless U.S. Census Bureau

The majority of families that received benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2018 included at least one employed individual, according to the American Community Survey (ACS). In 2018, 12% of the 79 million families in the United States received SNAP benefits at some point in the previous 12 months. More than three-quarters of those families had at least one person working and about one-third included two or more workers, a clear indication that many families that rely on nutritional assistance worked. SNAP, a federal program that helps millions of low-in-

come families put food on their table, provides benefits to supplement a family’s food budget and purchase healthy food. SNAP benefits are given monthly on an EBT (electronic benefits transfer) card and can be used to purchase food at grocery and convenience stores and at some farmers markets. In addition to information about receipt of SNAP benefits in 2018, the ACS asks about the characteristics of households and families, including employment of family members. A U.S. Census Bureau brief released today provides details on households that receive SNAP benefits.

Work Patterns Vary by Family Type Of the 3.4 million married-couple families receiving SNAP benefits, 84% had at least one worker. Nearly half (49%) had two or more workers. These data show that SNAP provides nutritional support for many U.S. working families. Millions of workers use SNAP to supplement low wages and meet their families’ basic nutritional needs. For more information on the characteristics of SNAP recipients and SNAP receipt by state, see Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Receipt for Households: 2018.

About the Data A family consists of a householder (the person who owns or rents the home) and others living in the same household related to the householder by birth, marriage or adoption. Not all households contain families, however. Some households consist of a group of unrelated people or one person living alone; these are nonfamily households, and are not included in this analysis.

Calif. Reps. Back Hoover Removal from FBI Building, Probe into COINTELPRO By Quinci LeGardye California Black Media

Black Californians Are

the Number One Target of Hate Crimes By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media Miya Ponsetto, the Piru, California woman who falsely accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone at a New York City Hotel in December 2020, has been charged with a hate crime. Two Californian men have been charged with a hate crime in Oregon for allegedly assaulting a Black gas station attendant. A Berkeley woman was charged with a hate crime after she allegedly harassed a Black Amazon delivery driver, shouting racial slurs at him and physically stopping his attempts to escape the confrontation. Hate crime incidents in California shot up by 31% in 2020, the highest since 2008. And according to the state attorney general’s annual report, this surge can be attributed to a massive spike in anti-Black hate crimes in major California cities. Last year, Black people accounted for 6.5% of California’s population but were the targets of 30% of total hate crimes, an 87% increase from 2019. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who held a press conference to address the hate crime epidemic, promised to attack this issue head on. “We need to be more victim-centered with how we address hate crime by providing care and healing in language and with cultural competence,” Bonta

told Sacramento’s ABC10. “We need to strengthen our reporting and tracking system so that we can really get a handle on the full depth of the challenge.” When it comes to hate crimes, Black Americans are the most targeted racial group in the country, with Anti-Black hate crimes making up 47.1% of all racially motivated hate crimes in 2018 and 48.5% in 2019. According to the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations 2019 Hate Crime Report, 2019 also saw a 64% increase in hate crimes targeting trans people, many of which were Black or Brown, according to the Human Rights Campaign. “Yet another year with alarming levels of bias-motivated crimes underscores just how urgent it is to address this hate crimes epidemic,” said Alphonso David, the Human Rights Campaign’s first Black president. “This year, we saw a tragic new record of fatal violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people in this country, particularly against Black and Brown transgender women.” 2020 also saw a 107% increase in anti-Asian hate crime in California as racially motivated civil unrest ravished the country.

California’s U.S. Congress woman B arbara L ee (D-CA-13) and Karen Bass (D-CA-37) are backing legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to remove former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover’s name from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters in Washington, D.C. Another bill they are supporting calls for probing the racially motivated counterintelligence programs that Hoover organized and oversaw known as COINTELPRO. Under Hoover’s watch, the FBI often relied on extra-legal tactics to accomplish its aims. Last month, Representatives Bobby L. Rush (D-IL-01), Barbara Lee (D-CA-13) and Steve Cohen (D-TN09) hosted a virtual forum focused on the activities of COINTELPRO. Several African Americans with direct knowledge of COINTELPRO programs testified, including 1960s activists Akua Njeri, Bobby Seale and Ericka Huggins, testified. Fred Hampton Jr also testified. COINTELPRO is the moniker used to describe a series of covert projects the FBI coordinated between 19561971. They were aimed at surveilling, infiltrating and disrupting several domestic political movements and individuals that the agency deemed subversive or critical of the United States. Targeted groups and individuals included the Communist Party USA, the Black Panther Party, the Nation of Islam, anti-Vietnam war organizers, feminist organizations and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 2021 Oscar-nominated film “Judas and the Black Messiah” depicted the strategy COINTELPRO used to infiltrate the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, which led to the assassination of Black Panther Party leader the late Fred Hampton Sr. The lawmakers hosting the

virtual forum condemned the COINTELPRO programs and J. Edgar Hoover’s leadership over the operation and, more broadly, the FBI. Hoover was the first and founding director of the FBI and he ran the agency from 1935 until his death in 1972. Hoover was also the head of the Bureau of Investigation, a government agency founded in 1924 and the forerunner to the FBI. They are also calling for the uncovering of the still-classified history of COINTELPRO. Rush, the co-founder of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, introduced his COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act on May 4, which would require federal government agencies to publicly release all counterintelligence files related to COINTELPRO, and remove J. Edgar Hoover’s name from the FBI building in Washington, D.C. Representatives Cohen, Rush and Lee are also co-sponsoring a separate bill aimed at removing Hoover’s name from the FBI headquarters. “I know the damages of J. Edgar Hoover’s COINTELPRO firsthand. I was put in the middle of their aggressive surveillance and counterintelligence activities after becoming

involved with the Black Panther Party as a community worker,” said Lee. “As a community worker, I used my organizational and fundraising skills to help implement the Ten Point Program, which made programs like Free Breakfast for Children possible and paved the way for our own government’s free breakfast plan for low-income children.” Calling the FBI’s activities and methods under Hoover “government-sponsored harassment,” Cohen said “COINTELPRO was not just violent and illegal. What made it so pernicious is it undermined our Constitution and democracy.” “The United States was born of dissent, and alternative perspectives should be welcomed, not ‘neutralized.’ We may disagree, but every American has the right and freedom to speak their mind, to petition their government, to protest, to be engaged and active in civic life, and to contribute their energy and efforts in pursuit of our ‘more perfect union,’” he said. he FBI, attempted to snuff out minorities and minority viewpoints.” The forum featured both activists with deep knowledge of COINTELPRO’s efforts and former members of the Black Panther Party. Akua Njeri, Fred Hampton

Sr.’s partner, shared a harrowing account of the Black Panther Party leader’s death. Her son, Fred Hampton Jr., also spoke about his own experience with COINTELPRO. According to Njeri and Hampton Jr., the majority of COINTELPRO’s subversive activities involving Black nationalist groups was directed at the Black Panther Party. While the forum was mostly focused on testimonies, Lee stressed the need to learn about the past COINTELPRO operations in case similar efforts are used again in the future. She cited the FBI’s “Black identity extremism” report, which was written by the FBI’s Domestic Terrorism Analysis Unit in 2017, and claimed that “perceptions of police brutality against African Americans” had spurred “an increase in premeditated, retaliatory lethal violence against law enforcement.” Lee criticized the idea of a “Black identity extremist,” saying that such a thing “did not exist.” “This was another way for the FBI to surveil the Black community. So, we must be vigilant now, this briefing is so important, because we all have to understand what a COINTELPRO 2 looks like now,” Lee said.

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HEALTHY LIVING UPGRADE YOUR MINDSET:

How to Reach Your Goals 10x Faster Career coach, Victoria Baylor. (Credit: Victoria Baylor)

By Victoria Baylor Creating and reaching your realistic goals can be challenging at times. If you’ve tried to reach a goal and fell short, don’t beat yourself up. There is an essential part of goal setting that doesn’t often get talked about and it’s the importance of “rewiring your brain”. Neuroscience shows our brains are capable of achieving amazing feats but this isn’t an automatic process. Rewiring your brain is the secret weapon to reaching any goal. Here are 3 steps to rewire your brain: Step 1 is to believe that your goal is possible. This may

seem like a “no brainer” to some but you would be surprised how many people adopt a goal and yet have tons of doubt about achieving it. That’s like earning a paycheck and tearing it up before depositing it In the bank. Hidden negative mindset messages can destroy your positive beliefs. To ramp up your positive beliefs and rewire your thoughts, practice saying “I will achieve (insert your goal)”! Step 2 is to think about your goal — a lot. Achieving your goal begins with your thoughts. Your thoughts are like a seed. In nature, when you plant and water a seed it will eventually grow. Much of that growth happens below the surface of the soil but eventually, the plant breaks through. It’s important to always be “watering”

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your thoughts concerning your goals. Think about them constantly. Write them on sticky notes and post them around your home. Read your goals every morning and night. Consider using visual aids, such as a vision board, to activate your goal growth. Step 3 is to break down your goals into bite-size pieces and include a completion date. Big goals can be intimidating. There is an old saying that you can only eat an elephant “one bite at a time”. Telling your brain you’re serious by taking incremental steps is a great way to rewire it toward taking action and being deliberate. Get an accountability partner or coach to keep you on track. This article originally appeared in The Savannah Tribune.

Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month Voice & Viewpoint Newswire July is Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month, historically known as “Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.” Local nonprofit, The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Veterans Village of San Diego, is making it a point to get the word out and making the public aware that “while anyone can have a mental health condition, background and identity can make access much more difficult.” For BIPOC, barriers to mental health care access may include: insurance coverage, cost of treatment, language, prejudice

(AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

and discrimination, cultural stigmas, having transportation and even one’s geographic location.

Black veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are less likely to be screened for PTSD

Key Facts to Know:

Asian-Americans are 3x less likely to seek mental health services than other Americans

Only 1 in 3 Black or African American adults who need mental health care receive it

BIPOC Communities... ... are less likely to receive diagnosis & treatment for their mental illness ...have less access to mental health services ...often receive a poorer quality of mental health care Credit: US. Dept. Of Health and Human Services

1 in 5 Latinx have experienced a mental health challenge yet are among the least likely to seek help Non-white veterans are more likely to experience military sexual trauma when compared to their white counterparts.

EDUCATION 14-YEAR-OLD BECOMES

First African American to Win Scripps National Spelling Bee By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Zaila Avant-garde twirled around in a spin, her smile radiating from the clear braces covering her teeth as confetti fell from the ceilings. The 14-year-old from Harvey, La., had reason to twirl and spin, and most importantly, she had more than enough reasons to smile. After spelling the word “Murraya,” a genus of tropical Asiatic and Australian trees, Zaila became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The contest has existed for nearly a century. “Now I get to get a nice trophy, which is the best part of any win,” Zaila exclaimed in an ESPN interview right after her history-making victory. Zaila also took home the $50,000 first prize. “Not only has she competed in spelling bees for two years, she already holds three Guinness World Records for dribbling, bouncing, and juggling basketballs. All before the ninth grade,” New York Times writer Maria Cramer noted. In an interview with “Good Morning America,” Zaila remarked that she hopes that more African American students would participate and fare well in the Scripps Spelling Bee. “It is a gateopener to being interested in education,” Zaila proclaimed. Celebrities and others

Zaila Avant-garde, 14, from Harvey, Louisiana celebrates with the championship trophy after winning the finals of the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee at Disney World Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

praised Zaila for her victory. “Three Guinness World Records and now the national spelling bee champ! Congrats, Zaila— your hard work is paying off. We’re all proud of you,” former President Barack Obama tweeted. “There’s a Black girl from New Orleans named ZAILA AVANT GARDE currently competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee today, and no one talks to me about anything else,” movie producer Franklin Leonard tweeted just before Zaila’s victor y. “Remember to twirl like Zaila Avant-garde today,” White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine JeanPierre stated. The website www.latestcelebarticles.com celebrated the victory by adding Zaila to the A-list. The site’s authors detailed Zaila’s journey, noting that she was the regional spelling champion in New Orleans in 2019. She is the IJA Juggling Silver Medalist and Kaplan Hexco Bee Champion, according to her Instagram bio. Zaila achieved her first world record in 2019 for the most bounce juggles with three basketballs in one minute at 231. Zaila classified spelling as a “side pastime”

despite having practiced for seven hours each day. “She is a basketball prodigy who aspires to play in the WNBA one day and owns three Guinness World Records for simultaneously dribbling several balls,” the website noted. The Spelling Bee championship came down to Zaila and Chaitra Thummala, a 12-year-old from San Francisco. Chiatra spelled the word “fewtrils,” and Zaila followed up by spelling “retene.” Chiatra misfired on the word “neroli oil” and opened the way for Zaila to claim the title. An official told her to spell “Murraya” and explained that it meant a genus of tropical Asiatic and Australian trees having pinnate leaves with imbricated petals. “Does this word contain like the English word ‘Murray,’ which would be the name of a comedian?” Zaila asked. She then asked for the language of origin before nailing it. “I got it,” Zaila exclaimed.

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COVID-19 UPDATES

County COVID-19 Rates Rising

County Board approves $24MIL in federal funding, receives survey on local vaccine hesitancy Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

LIMITED ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER (Effective June 15, 2021)

On June 15, 2021, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy will be rescinded. Persons and entities may still be subject to Cal OSHA and California Department of Public Health guidelines and standards with limited public health restrictions, including face coverings, school based guidance, and guidance for mega events. The California Public Health Officer has issued an order to be effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/Order-of-the-State-Public- HealthOfficer-Beyond-Blueprint.aspx. The California Public Health Officer has also issued updated face covering guidance effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/guidance-for-face- coverings.aspx#June15guidance. In San Diego County, persons who have been diagnosed with COVID19, or who are likely to have COVID19, will be subject to the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID19,” 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, will be subject to 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/pro-

grams/phs/community_epidemiology/ dc/2 019-nCoV/health-order.html. Subsequent Health Officer Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be issued in San Diego County as conditions warrant. 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: 1. Effective June 15, 2021, the Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, and any other Health Officer orders related to COVID-19 shall expire, with the exception of the following: a. “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19,” dated December 24, 2020. b. “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” dated April 5, 2021. c. Any quarantine or isolation order issued to an individual that is currently in effect. 2. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b), all governmental entities in the county shall continue to take necessary measures within the governmental entity’s control to ensure compliance with State and local laws, regulations, and orders related to the control of COVID-19.

IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: June 14, 2021 Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego

The County Board of Supervisors received the results of a new local survey with details about why some are still hesitant to get vaccinated and approved an investment of $24 million in federal funds to support COVID-19 response in high-risk communities. The number of local COVID-19 cases has been rising the past few weeks, increasing the case rate from 1.9 cases per 100,000 residents on June 15 to 3.7 cases per 100,000 residents now. The daily case count increased to 355 on July 12 and has been at or above 200 for the last seven days. “We are now seeing about double the number of cases that were being reported a month ago,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “This has led to a 46% increase in hospitalizations and 10% uptake in intensive care unit admissions in the past few weeks. We expect further increases in ICU admissions since they lag behind the trend in cases and hospitalizations.” COVID-19 variant cases also are increasing. Ten variants have been identified in the region, four of them having been designated as variants of concern, including the Delta variant. To date, 107 cases of the Delta variant have been reported in the region.

Vaccine Survey Findings The Board also received an update on the second countywide vaccine confidence survey, which was conducted between June 13 and 24 to determine the most common concerns

among residents who are reluctant to get a COVID19 vaccine. The survey identified three focus areas: • County residents who received their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine and are overdue for their second dose • Residents who are hesitant about getting the vaccine because they feel they do not have enough trusted information • San Diegans who are vaccine resistant Residents who stated they were unlikely to get vaccinated were most concerned about potential vaccine side effects. Another common concern was that vaccine development was rushed. The survey also showed a divide among race/ethnicity and gender lines. Close to half of the men who responded to the survey said they were likely to eventually get vaccinated, while only one-third of women planned to get vaccinated. About half of all respondents of color said they were likely to get the vaccine, while nearly two-thirds of white respondents said they were unlikely to do so. The findings of the survey were shared with the medical community last week to better help physicians and providers address patient

San Diego African-American Vaccination Rates African-American (AA) residents who have received at least 1 vaccine as of July 7: • TOTAL AA ELIGIBLE FOR VACCINE: 143,625 • TOTAL AA WHO HAVE ONE VACCINE: 56,163 • PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL AA VACCINATED: 2.8% • AA VACCINATION RATE PER 1000: 391.0 • PERCENTAGE OF AA POPULATION VACCINATED: 39%

concerns surrounding vaccinations. The County is in the process of tailoring messaging, creating tools, and working with its partners to increase access to information in areas with low vaccination rates.

More Funding to Fight COVID-19 The Board also voted to accept more than $24 million in federal funds to address COVID-19 in highrisk populations and communities. Additionally, the Board authorized the acceptance of $4.5 million in State funding to work with local community groups to provide COVID-19 vaccination assistance, communications and outreach. The Board also took another step on a spending plan to provide housing, direct payments and legal assistance to people experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their home. The County will also develop a plan to provide direct stimulus payments to children and youth living with foster care families. Funding will allow the County to expand by $10 million legal services for those facing eviction, and $5 million for coordinated eviction prevention services. SOURCE: County of San Diego News Center

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

COVID-19 STATUS TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

283,376

SOURCE: County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services, Epidemiology and Immunization Services Branch. 7/7/2021

EXPIRATION OF 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 Health Officer Order and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, shall expire as a regulation for the protection of life and property, on June 15, 2021.

REPORTED TESTS

5,316,152 HOSPITALIZED

15,577

Date: June 14, 2021

Helen Robbins-Meyer Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego

ICU

1,717 SOURCE: Calif. Dept. of Public Health as of 7/7/21

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Ethiopia’s Ruling Party Wins National Election

in Landslide Associated Press Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party on Saturday was declared the winner of last month’s national election in a landslide, assuring a second five-year term for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The National Election Board of Ethiopia said the ruling party won 410 seats out of 436 contested in the federal parliament, which will see dozens of other seats remain vacant after one-fifth of constituencies didn’t vote due to unrest or logistical reasons. Ethiopia’s new government is expected to be formed in October. The vote was a major test for Abiy, who came to power in 2018 after the former prime minister resigned amid widespread protests. Abiy oversaw dramatic political reforms that led in part to a Nobel Peace

Prize the following year, but critics say he is backtracking on political and media freedoms. Abiy also has drawn massive international criticism for his handling of the conflict in the Tigray region has that left thousands of people dead. June’s vote, which had been postponed twice due to the COVID19 pandemic and logistical issues, was largely peaceful but opposition parties decried harassment and intimidation. No voting was held in the Tigray region. Abiy has hailed the election as the nation’s first attempt at a free and fair vote, but the United States has called it “significantly flawed,” citing the detention of some opposition figures and insecurity in parts of Africa’s second most populous

country. The leader of the main opposition Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice party, Birhanu Nega, lost while opposition parties won just 11 seats. The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice party has filed 207 complaints with the electoral body over the vote. Popular opposition parties in the Oromia region, the largest of Ethiopia’s federal states, boycotted the election. The ruling party ran alone in several dozen constituencies. In a social media post late Saturday, Abiy called the election historic in that it was conducted by an electoral body “free from any influences.” He promised to include some opposition figures who took part in the election in his new government.

In this Tuesday, June 22, 2021 file photo, Ethiopians look at electoral results posted on the wall outside a polling station in the capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a day after the country voted in a general election. Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party was declared on Saturday, July 10, 2021 the winner of last month’s national election in a landslide, assuring a second term for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

we have managed to conduct a credible election.” Voter turnout was just over 90% among the more than 37 million people who had been registered to vote.

The head of the electoral board, Birtukan Mideksa, said during Saturday’s announcement that the vote was held at a time when Ethiopia was experiencing challenges, “but this voting process has guaranteed that people will be governed through their votes.”

The Prosperity Party was formed after the dismantling of Ethiopia’s former ruling coalition, which had been dominated by Tigray politicians. Disagreements over that decision signaled the first tensions between Abiy and Tigray leaders that finally led to the conflict in the region in November.

She added: “I want to confirm that

Though Abiy hinted in 2018 that

Ethiopia will limit a prime minister’s terms to two, it is not clear whether he will act on that. Desalegn Chanie, a member of the opposition National Movement of Amhara who won a parliament seat, told The Associated Press the election board performed well overall but has failed in its main duty of being impartial and giving fair judgements for complaints. “Local election officials, armed men and cadres were snatching the badges of election observers and even beating them,” he said.

UN: world hunger was dramatically worse in pandemic year By Frances D’emilio and Edith M. Lederer Associated Press The United Nations on Monday lamented a “dramatic worsening” of world hunger last year, saying much of that is likely connected to the pandemic, and it urged billions of dollars to save millions of people from starving.

world faced hunger last year - as many as 161 million more than in 2019.

More than 2.3 billion people, which represents 30% of the global population, lacked year-round access to adequate food, according to the rep or t. This indicator, known as the prevalence of moderate or severe food i n s e c u r i t y, leaped in one year as much as in the five previous years Residents of Oworonshoki Slum carry their food parcels distributed by the combined. Lagos Food Bank Initiative, a non-profit nutrition focused initiative committed to fighting hunger and solving problems of Malnutrition for poor communities, in Lagos, Nigeria, Saturday, July 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

A report issued jointly by five U.N. agencies said hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished. It said the sharpest rise in hunger came in Africa, where 21% of the people - 282 million — are estimated to be undernourished. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the new “tragic data” shows that between 720 million and 811 million people in the

“D e spite a 300% increase in global food production since the mid-1960s, malnutrition is a leading factor contributing to reduced life expectancy,” the U.N. chief said. “In a world of plenty, we have no excuse for billions of people to lack access to a healthy diet. This is unacceptable.” Emily Farr of the humanitarian organization Oxfam said the pandemic was the last straw for millions of people already battered by the impacts of conflict, economic

shocks and a worsening climate crisis. Children paid a high price, with 149 million of those younger than 5 estimated to have stunted growth since they are too short for their age, and more than 45 million children are too thin for their height, the report said. It also noted the paradoxical problem of nearly 39 million children being overweight. “A full 3 billion adults and children remain locked out of healthy diets, largely due to excessive costs,” the U.N. agencies said, and COVID-19 made things worse. “In many parts of the world, the pandemic has triggered brutal recessions and jeopardized access to food,” the United Nations said in a summary of its findings. “Yet even before the pandemic, hunger was spreading; progress on malnutrition lagged.” “Disturbingly, in 2020 hunger shot up in both absolute and proportional terms, outpacing population growth,” the report’s authors concluded. The report said some 9.9% of the world’s people were estimated to have been undernourished last year, compared to 8.4% in 2019. Geographically, in addition to the surge of Africans facing hunger,

Extremist attack in Somalia’s capital kills at least 9 By Hassan Barise Associated Press A large explosion in Somalia’s capital killed at least nine people and injured eight others, a health official said Saturday.

Security forces look at the wreckage after a suicide car bomb attack that targeted the city’s police commissioner in Mogadishu, Somalia Saturday, July 10, 2021. At least nine people are dead and others wounded after the large explosion, a health official at the Medina hospital said, noting that the toll reflected only the dead and wounded brought there. (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)

Dr. Mohamed Nur at the Medina Hospital told reporters that the toll reflected only the dead and wounded who were taken to the facility in Mogadishu where he works. “I am sure the number is bigger as some of the victims were rushed to other hospitals, such as the privately owned ones,” he said.

The al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility. A Somali police spokesman said Mogadishu’s police commissioner, Col. Farhan Mohamud Qaroleh, was the target of the attack but he was safe. “A suicide car bomber

with heavy explosives plotted by the terrorist group al-Shabab has targeted the Mogadishu police c o m m i s s i o n e r,” police spokesman Sadiq Adam Ali said. “They hit the vehicle of the Mogadishu police commissioner.”

It was the second such large explosion in the city this month. A blast targeting a teashop killed at least 10 people last week. Last month, a suicide bomb attack at a military base in Mogadishu killed at least 15 people.

more than half the undernourished people - 418 million — live in Asia, while 60 million live in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the report.

this month is to work out “how we must address hunger, the climate emergency, incredible inequality and conflict, by transforming our food systems.”

Oxfam’s Farr said the new figures “are a somber reminder of how broken our global food and economic systems are.”

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report was prepared by U.N. agencies including the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Food Program and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The other two agencies were the the United Nations Children’s Fund, commonly known as UNICEF, which is based in New York, and the World Health Organization, or WHO, headquartered in Geneva.

“More than half the world’s population did not have social protection to cope with the adverse effects of the pandemic,” she said. “Small farmers were forced to watch their crops rot during the pandemic, even when global food prices rose by 40%, while the biggest food companies have amassed over $10 billion of additional revenues last year.” The United Nations said the pandemic undercut a key U.N. goal of achieving zero hunger by 2030. Based on current trends, it estimates that the goal will be “missed by a margin of nearly 660 million people,” and that some 30 million of that figure “may be linked to the pandemic’s lasting effects.” Guterres said he is convening a global Food Systems Summit during this September’s annual meeting of world leaders at the General Assembly “to urgently make a change.” He said a pre-summit meeting in Rome at the end of

Among the U.N.’s recommendations was one calling for strengthening “the resilience of the most vulnerable to economic adversity,” such as through programs to lessen the impact “pandemic-style shocks” or steep food price increases. Maximo Torero, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s chief economist, said removing 100 million people from chronic undernourishment would require an additional $14 billion a year until 2030 - and to achieve the goal of zero hunger by 2030 “we were talking about $40 billion.”

President Biden Demands Freedom for Cuban Citizens By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Joe Biden, on Monday, July 12, issued a clarion call for freedom in Cuba.

the right to freely determine their own future, must be respected.

“We stand with the Cuban people and their clarion call for freedom and relief from the tragic grip of the pandemic and from the decades of repression and economic suffering to which they have been subjected by Cuba’s aut hor it ar i an reg ime,” President Biden asserted in a statement issued by the White House.

“The United States calls on the Cuban regime to (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) hear their people and serve their needs at this vital The tens of thousands of moment rather than enrichresidents in Cuba protested ing themselves,” President the lack of food, medicine, Biden concluded. and supplies in the country, much of it attributed Cuban President Miguel to the Covid-19 pandemic Díaz-Canel blamed and sanctions placed on the American trade sanctions nation by the United States. for creating “economic misery” in Cuba. The protestors chanted “freedom,” and Reuters “The order to combat has News Service reported that been given. Revolutionaries most called on President need to be on the streets,” Díaz-Canel to step down. the island nation’s president declared.

“The Cuban people are bravely asserting fundamental and universal rights. Those rights, including the right to peaceful protest and

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COMMUNITY

Debra Roy Appointed Board President at Elementary Institute of Science

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire L o cal nonprof it, The Elementary Institute of Science (EIS) announced this month the appointment of Debra Roy as their new Board president. EIS,

a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education organization for youth, collaborates with schools, parents, businesses, and community partners to engage students in authentic, hands-on science learning. The nonprofit primarily supports children who live in neighborhoods with underfunded schools and lacking education enrichment programs. Debra Roy is a Staff Engineer

in the Engineering Process and Metrics Department at General Atomics and supports engineering and continuous improvement efforts. With her love of engineering and creative skills as a fashion designer, Ms. Roy has a passion for exposing youth to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Looking forward to her new role, she holds high aspirations for EIS. “The way we see things is the source of the way we

SPOTLIGHT

ON SAN DIEGANS:

Local San Diegan, Dr. Catherine Pope . Credit: Darrel Wheeler and Courtesy of Catherine Pope

Dr. Catherine Grace Pope By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer and Pope Family Dr. Catherine Grace Pope has spent the vast majority of her life seeking knowledge. Her relentless pursuit for higher learning has

led her to obtain multiple degrees and jobs in the local school system. As a result, San Diego’s Black experience has been greatly enhanced. She generously shares her knowledge with anyone willing to learn. Even going back to the late 60s, when Black people were denied equal

think and act; I want the children in our community to see the richness they bring to the world and the world to see EIS as the beacon for STEM Excellence.” Roy, a lifelong resident of s out he aster n San Diego, holds a BS in Physics from Southern University, an MBA in Technology Management from University of Phoenix and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) credential from University of San Diego. She is a 2010 Tribute rights, Dr. Pope was, and has been, a tireless fighter for Black Civil Rights and racial justice. In addition to being a courageous fighter for Black Civil Rights, Dr. Pope possesses the unique combination of beauty, brains and talent. She became the first African American woman to enter and win a title in the Miss America franchise, Miss Omaha. She is also a published author having penned her autobiographical memoir, In Search of the Crown, in 2015. After the publication of her memoir, Omaha Nebraska Mayor Jean Stothert honored her by declaring “Dr. Catherine Grace Pope Week”. In 2016, Dr. Pope’s memoir was honored at the 50th annual Author’s Exhibit and

to Women in Industry (TWIN) Award recipient and a 2008 SD Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Nominee. In addition to her years of service on the Board of EIS, she also serves on the Board of the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum (SDCDM), and has volunteered for the past 15 years as Judge for the FIRST Robotics Regional Competition. She has served as a workshop presenter for the NCNW STEM/STEAM, EYH, Operation STEM

Possible, and Sally Ride Science Festivals.

Reception in downtown San Diego. That same year, the University of Nebraska Omaha Women’s Archive Project honored her. In March 2018 and 2021, she received the Educational Leadership Award for San Diego County from the Association of AfricanAmerican Educators.

awards and honors just keep on coming for this very busy San Diegan.

On July 27th, 2020, she received the ‘The Community Leadership Award’ from the San Diego Writer’s Festival for her contributions to San Diego’s community. Among Dr. Pope’s many other honors and achievements are the prestigious 2006 ‘Phi Delta Kappa Educator of the Year’ award and the 2009 ‘Culturally Courageous Leadership’ Award. The

Patricia Tomlin, the previous Board president, is especially grateful that Ms. Roy will step into this role. “Debra has been so generous with her time for several years now. She is a fantastic mentor who relates wonderfully with EIS young people. EIS simply couldn’t have a better advocate among our region’s STEM leaders and educators.”

Pope also received a special commendation for her leadership from the City Council President of the City of San Diego. Dr. Pope has appeared in both local and national newspapers, publications, and magazines including: Jet, Time, and the New Yorker Magazine. Throughout her life and career, Dr. Pope has been unapologetic in her advocacy for student, parental, family and civil rights for Blacks. Dr. Pope’s lifetime work was summed up by a columnist who once wrote: “She dared to challenge an unjust system!”

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By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer NFL free agent and native San Diegan, Jamar Taylor, invited a special group of student athletes to his Skill & Drills Academy. Defensive backs that wanted to perfect their pass covering abilities were in the right place last Friday and Saturday on the campus of Jamar’s alma mater Helix High School. The invitees sent in their game highlights as well as their low-light game film so that the academy instructors and scouts could evaluate their film, critique their techniques, and gain new skills.

“I showed up and put in the work to better my craft.” - Giovanni Burns

Jamar shared. “We spent a lot of time in the classroom teaching them about the DB position but we also want to teach them about life beyond the football field. We want to show them that we are accessible and ready to help them because we have been where they are trying to go. Hopefully we can help them get scholarships and get that degree, that piece of paper goes a long way.” Safeties and corners showed up for two days representing high schools throughout San Diego to soak up some free knowledge about the complex defense back position. “I came here to learn from people that have played football at higher levels,” Grossmont High school’s Giovanni Burns shared. “I showed up and put in the work to better my craft. I definitely learned a lot today.”

Jamar, a nine year NFL veteran, and Boise St. Grad, with his capable instructors, showed the teenage crop of next level-seekers every aspect of their position, starting in the classroom. “It’s important to me that these kids learn that the mental preparation is just as important if not more as on the field preparation,” A

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to participate. While the idea for this remembrance orig inated with two women in Portland, Oregon, each city is allowed to add its own touch and the names of local persons lost to this violence. Mr. Demitrius DeBose and Mr. Olongo were the local additions of two members of our community killed by law enforcement officers. The African American Museum of Fine Arts built the exhibit and obtained local funding, which included SDG&E. There was also a requirement of voter registration which the NAACP San Diego Branch 100 provided on site.

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Activist Shane Harris Named NBCA Director of Government Affairs Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Shane Harris now joins our team as the lead consultant on Government Affairs. He is a nationally known civil & human rights leader, a social

campaigns organizing strat egist, an ordained minister as well as the President of the People’s Association of Justice Advocates, a national

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Planning on retiring single? You aren’t alone. Nearly 22 million Americans age 65 and older were unmarried in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, representing 41.5% of those in that age category. And for women, it’s more likely to be the case. According to the Administration on Aging, 54% of older women are unmar

after consultant in these areas. The National Black Con tractors Association (NBCA) was founded in 1982 as a com munity-based building trade

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Retiring Single: 5 Strategies to Consider ried, as com pared to 30% of older men.

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civil rights organization and policy institute. He is skilled in Government Affairs and social campaigns and has been a known and sought

For those set ting a course for solo retire ment, follow these five tips:

Create a fallback plan: Retirees commonly dis cover a gap between what they thought they’d need for retirement and what’s actu ally needed. And if you’re single, you may not have a second income stream to rely on should finances become unexpectedly dis rupted. Periodically review your investment portfo

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lio and build backup plans. Such contingency planning could involve more emer gency savings and more robust disability and longterm care insurance protec tion than couples. You could also choose to take a parttime job for extra income.

Build a network of advisors. With auton omy sometimes comes a reluctance to seek advice. Consider forming a team of trusted professionals, including a financial advi sor, accountant, attorney and healthcare providers.

Count on loved ones—to a point. Friends and fam ily can be a lifeline in good times and times of need. However, ensuring they don’t take advantage of your inde pendent status or create seri

ous financial burdens for you is essential. For example, you should take extreme care before turning over financial matters to others. Stay actively involved and work with a trusted team to help make decisions in your best inter ests. Evaluate the possibility of engaging a corporate trustee to manage finances, should you become incapacitated.

Prepare key documents. According to Caring.com, more than half of American adults don’t have estate plan ning documents such as a will or trust. Don’t wait. Even if you’ve put some documents together, they may not ensure your wishes are carried out. Here are the key documents forming the foundation for most estate plans:

• Will • Power of attorney (POA) for financial matters • Durable power of attor ney for health care • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release authori zation • Living will • Revocable living trust To prevent confusion and misdirected bequests, care fully designate beneficiaries of IRAs, employer-spon sored retirement plans, insurance policies and annu ities. Lay out clear direc tions for the distribution of remaining assets. Also, don’t forget about digital assets and accounts. Will your executor or trustee have proper authority to access and manage those items?

Talk to your attorney about keeping digital planning secure and up-to-date. 5. Plan for change. Entering into a committed relationship could mean making adjust ments. Look at your insur ance coverage, emergency fund and future income plan. Think about having a frank discussion with your new partner about how you’ll divide assets in the event of divorce or death. If ex-spouses or children are in the picture, consider manag ing finances and estate plans separately. With the assistance of your financial advisor and estate-planning attorney, you can establish a basic estate plan, and, as appropriate, dis cuss other strategies for pre serving wealth. (StatePoint)

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By Sara Rathner NerdWallet Nothing sparks procrastina tion quite like a to-do list of financial tasks. Sometimes the only thing scarier than making a financial choice in the first place is making the WRONG choice, which can happen when you don’t totally understand what you’re doing. In that sense, the default standing part is often easiest.

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Tackling money-related chores can be difficult even for those of us who write about this stuff for a living. The mere mention of roll ing over old 401(k)s elic ited eyerolls from a few of my colleagues in a recent video meeting. But delay ing these tasks can cost you a lot in the long run, like if you’re paying fees on the bank account or credit card you plan to switch, or you’re delaying open ing an investment account and missing out on possi ble gains. Thankfully, you can trick yourself into pro ductivity by rethinking how you approach your financial to-do list.

START WITH YOUR ‘WHY’

“Giving yourself a 10-item to-do list of tasks you won’t enjoy is the perfect recipe for procrastination,” Meera Meyer, a financial planner in Boulder, Colorado, said in an email. Meyer has her clients review their finan cial goals, then consider why an item is on their to-do list in the first place.

Cross-checking your goals with your list may inspire you to keep that list short. This exercise can also help you prioritize the remaining tasks, so you know exactly where to get started.

DIVIDE BIG TASKS INTO SMALL BITES

A big, vague goal is a surefire path to inaction. But when you break that goal down into pieces, it begins to feel doable. Even a tiny step is progress. “Sometimes, just download ing that initial statement is the jolt you need to get on track,” Meyer said. “A lot of the time, once you’ve down loaded that statement, you realize that you might as well keep on going through as much of the process as you can.” Lauren Martin of Portland, Oregon, describes herself as a diligent saver, and that left her with a good problem to have: what to do with additional sav ings once she fully funded her emergency account. She set a goal of opening her first taxable brokerage account, but she found the prospect of taking that first step toward investing to be daunting. “It seemed like it was for other people, like wealthy people or day traders,” she says. “It was still a cou ple months before I actu ally went through with it because the process seemed intimidating.” Learning more about how to open and fund a brokerage account, as well as under

standing any tax implica tions of selling investments, helped Martin feel ready to take action. To her sur prise, she realized how little time each step took. “It was super easy,” she says. “I built it up to be this crazy com plicated thing. It took me maybe 10 minutes to open the account.”

DO THE RIGHT KIND OF RESEARCH

Research and comparison shopping are a big part of making a financial deci sion and can help you feel confident in your choices. But eventually, the research must end and the action must begin. If you feel stuck, here are some ways to move forward:

IDENTIFY WHERE YOU LACK KNOWLEDGE

You may be afraid to make a move because you have unanswered questions. List your knowledge gaps and start finding answers. Articles from reputable sources can help, as can talking to experts like a financial adviser.

SHOP AROUND, BUT WITHIN A LIMITED SCOPE

If you’re seeking a new financial product like a bank account or credit card, comparison websites and other resources can help you weigh contend ers. Be careful, though. It can be easy to get trapped in this phase, paralyzed by the overwhelming number of products on the market.

Limit yourself to a handful of options.

WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK FOR HELP

Sometimes picking up the phone can save you hours of searching online to identify the steps you need to take. When Matt Iadone of Boston decided to roll over an old 401(k) into a new account, he hesitated because he didn’t know how to begin. He called the account pro viders and got the forms he needed to fill out. “It was actually a fairly simple process,” he says. “Once I learned the steps, accom plishing the goal was easy.”

HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE

You’ve prioritized your goals, picked the one to tackle first and broken it down into small tasks. Now, assign deadlines and set calendar reminders to nudge you along the way. It may help to work with an accountability buddy — whether that’s someone you share expenses with, like a partner or roommate, or a friend who’s working toward their own goals. Regular check-ins with your buddy can encourage you to get stuff done. You may also turn to a financial planner or coach who can assist you in crossing items off your list. The important thing is to get started. “Don’t put off things that are going to be important to getting your financial future on track, because time is money,” Martin says.

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Located at: 2560 Avenida Ocotillo Alpine, CA 91901 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: General Partnership The first day of business was: 06/14/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: April Werner Marshall 2560 Avenida Ocotillo Alpine, CA 91901 --Jennifer Lee 2560 Avenida Ocotillo Alpine, CA 91901 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013121 Fictitious business name(s): Upper Cuts

Located at: 5500 Grossmont Ctr Dr Suite D La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/02/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Naissa, Mikhail Daniels 6470 El Cajon Blvd Apt 305 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013718 Fictitious business name(s): CGL Designs

Located at: 138 Arran Avenue Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Claudette Gladney-Leday 138 Arran Avenue Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 30, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013241 Fictitious business name(s): Bell Enterprise Company --Bell Enterprise Co.

Located at: 3400 E 8th St Ste 208 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Christopher J Bell 3400 E 8th St Ste 208 National City, CA 91950 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 25, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 25, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012710 Fictitious business name(s):

Located at: 3060 Bonita Rd Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jenita R. Bey 3060 Bonita Rd Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013692 Fictitious business name(s): Zanzibar Cab

Located at: 4364 50th Street #3 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Khadija H. Hakeem 4364 50th Street #3 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 29, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013534 Fictitious business name(s): Rock Solid Trucking

Located at: 7120 Eastman St Unit 8 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Dorian Franklin 7120 Eastman St Unit 8 San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 29, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012156 Fictitious business name(s): Combat Human Trafficking --Task Force Director of Combat human trafficking --Active Duty Military, Veteran, & Dependent Family Services

Located at: 1525 Jasper Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/21/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dr. Benjamin Clay Burnette 1525 Jasper Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 15, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012779 Fictitious business name(s): Luxury Tours And Recreational Services

Located at:

The High Priestess Sobekntchur Arentii Of The House Of Amun Ra --D.E.B.S. INKSPotS

Located at: 3918 Oregon Street #5 San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Debra Roberts Torres-Reyes 3918 Oregon Street Unit #5 San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 25, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 25, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014058 Fictitious business name(s): CJ West Builders

Located at: 305 West Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This 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: CJ West Builders, INC 305 West Street San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 2, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 2, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012964 Fictitious business name(s): Nas Bas Visual

Located at: 3601 W Slauson Ave Los Angeles, CA 90043 County of Los Angeles --5866 S Broadway Apt #10 Los Angeles, CA 90003 County of Los Angeles This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/12/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Khary Henri Daise 5866 S Broadway Apt #10 Los Angeles, CA 90003 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 23, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014341 Fictitious business name(s): Ferrarius LLC

Located at: 312 S. 49th Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego

Pops and Plunkies Cheesecupcakery LLC --P&P Cheesecupcakery LLC

Located at: 8418 Parkbrook St San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: June 5, 2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Pops and Plunkies Cheesecupcakery LLC 8418 Parkbrook Street San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014170 Fictitious business name(s): Signed By Steph

Located at: 2160 Fletcher Parkway Suite 205 El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Stephanie M. Brunson 2160 Fletcher Parkway Suite 205 El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 2, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 2, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013824 Fictitious business name(s): Harris Healing and Wellness

Located at: 618 Forester Ln Bonita, CA 91902 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Rhonna Harris 618 Forester Ln Bonita, CA 91902 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 30, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012831 Fictitious business name(s): In Home Chiro

Located at: 6747 Thomson Ct Linda Vista, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following:

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Samuel Goldeen 6747 Thomson Ct Linda Vista, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 22, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9011121 Fictitious business name(s):

Mohammadi Kashkooli 5251 Hewlett Drive San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012594 Fictitious business name(s):

San Diego, CA 92127 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013194 Fictitious business name(s):

Rebecca Jane Gedeon 9707 McCardle Way Santee, CA 92071 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 18, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 18, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9011599 Fictitious business name(s):

#6107 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012339 Fictitious business name(s):

This business is hereby registered by the following:

conducted by: A Corporation The fictitious busines name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 12/14/2018 and assigned File no. 2018-9030643 Fictitious business name is being abandoned by: Highland Food & Drinks, Inc 4930 Megan Way San Diego, CA 92105 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 16, 2021 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15

has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

Imperial Beach Palms Apartments

Located at: 362 7th St Imperial Beach, CA 91932 County of San Diego --5173 Waring Rd #95 San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: John Oldham 6560 Linda Lane San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 05, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012460 Fictitious business name(s): Sheltering Sky Productions

Located at: 4191 Archway Lane Oceanside, CA 92057 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Kevin White 4191 Archway Lane Oceanside, CA 92057 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 18, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 18, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013027 Fictitious business name(s): San Diego Jet ski Rentals

Located at: 632 Merlin Dr San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Arnell Williams 632 Merlin Dr San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 23, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012472 Fictitious business name(s): Martin Family Industries

Located at: 421 Broadway #45 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This 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: Martin Family Industries 421 Broadway #45 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 18, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 18, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013159 Fictitious business name(s): Python Painting Services

Located at: 5251 Hewlett Drive San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 6/24/21 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mohammadmehdi

Pretty Little Passports

Located at: 5252 Orange Ave #513 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 03/01/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dominique Hankins 5252 Orange Ave #513 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 19, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 19, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012742 Fictitious business name(s): Sweet Racks

Located at: 9024 Birch St Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Johnnie S. Russell & Angelina M. Russell

9024 Birch St Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012306 Fictitious business name(s): K Cheesecakes --K Cheesecake --Kake --Cheesecake Vault

Located at: 424 15th St #903 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 10/01/2018 This business is hereby registered by the following:

RAMCO Home Repair Services

Located at: 681 Myra Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 07/26/2010 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jose Ramos 681 Myra Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012421 Fictitious business name(s): Pops Gourmet Kitchen of Creativity --Hollywood's Buggy Cart

Located at: 435 S. 66th St San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego -PO BOX 740269 San Diego, CA 92174 County of San Diego This 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: Pops Gourmet Kitchen of Creativity

435 S. 16th St San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013179 Fictitious business name(s): Led by GOA La Toya Curry

Viral Enterprises LLC

Located at: 2144 Kings View Circle Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following:

Take Us For Granite

2144 Kings View Circle Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013581 Fictitious business name(s):

7000 Hawthorn Ave #130 Los Angeles, CA 90028 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013218 Fictitious business name(s): Located at: 3357 Apache Ave San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 7/26/2010 This business is hereby registered by the following: Leonardo Lonardi 3357 Apache Ave San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012722 Fictitious business name(s): DK Deco Designs

Located at: 17161 Alva Road Unit 1812 San Diego, CA 92127 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Doreen Joy Kaarto 17161 Alva Road Unit 1812

La Toya Curry

Dana Cab

Located at: 4257 Juniper St #25 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Said A. Tiku 4257 Juniper St #25 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 29, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012457 Fictitious business name(s): Blooming Land Design

Located at: 9707 McCardle Way Santee, CA 92071 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following:

Literacy Boot Camp

Located at: 1022 Paraiso Avenue Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Zenaida Joezeny Moore 1022 paraiso Avenue Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 09, 2026 6/24, 7/01, 7/08, 7/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012655 Fictitious business name(s): Hoop HQ

Located at: 10720 Thornmint Rd San Diego, CA 92127 County of San Diego --5677 Orion Pl Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 County of San Bernardino This 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: RYA Athletics Inc 10720 Thornmint Rd San Diego, CA 92127 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012412 Fictitious business name(s): Manny Moving Company

Located at: 6426 Skyline Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 7/16/2018 This business is hereby registered by the following: Manuel Carter Cass 6426 Skyline Drive San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012306 Fictitious business name(s): Prime Transportation

Located at: 4455 Castelar St. San Diego, CA 92107 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 04/01/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: A.P. Christensen Inc.

4455 Castelar St. San Diego, CA 92107 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012395 Fictitious business name(s): Flashing Lights Photo Booth Rental

Located at: 6333 College Grove Way #6107 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 06/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Angela Michelle Route

6333 College Grove Way

Grit

Located at: 4032 N Bonita St., Apt 1 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Daniel J. Leyva

4032 N Bonita St., Apt 1 Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012406 Fictitious business name(s): M.E. Williams Mobile Notary Services

Located at: 5524 San Mateo Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: M.E. Williams Mobile Notary

5524 San Mateo Drive San Diego, CA 92114 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012650 Fictitious business name(s): Hustlas Figure It Out

Located at: 9169 Village Glen Dr. San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego --9169 Village Glen Dr. #158 San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 6/14/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Charles David Smith Jr.

9169 Village Glen Dr. #158 San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012651 Fictitious business name(s): GetChuRite Premier Sports

Located at: 9169 Village Glen Dr. San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego --9169 Village Glen Dr. #158 San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 04/1/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Charles David Smith Jr.

Located at: 1722 Fuerte Valley Drive El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

LeadHERship Adventures, LLC

1722 Fuerte Valley Drive El Cajon, CA 92019 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 15, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012387 Fictitious business name(s): Viva La Veins

Located at: 8810 Jamacha Blvd Ste 317 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 5/20/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Joya Marisa Asika

931 Grand Avenue, Ste 3 Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012341 Fictitious business name(s): DP Welding & Fabrication

Located at: 8186 Lemon Grove Way Apt C Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Damon Parris

8186 Lemon Grove Way Apt C Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012169 Fictitious business name(s): Crystal’s Family Daycare

Located at: 1112 Paraiso Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/29/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Crystal Evans

1112 Paraiso Ave Spring Valley, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 16, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9011208 Fictitious business name(s):

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00029587CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jhoana Lizeth Acosta To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jhoana Lizeth Acosta filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jhoana Lizeth Acosta PROPOSED NAME: Jhoana Lizeth Zazueta 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: August 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00010626CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Aaron Darnell Turner AKA Turner AKA Aaron Darnell Murphy To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Aaron Darnell Turner AKA Turner AKA Aaron Darnell Murphy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aaron Darnell Turner AKA Turner AKA Aaron Darnell Murphy

Wine Factor Wholesale LLC

PROPOSED NAME: Aaron Darnell Murphy

Wine Factor Wholesale LLC

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.

Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

Located at: 5466 Complex St. #204 San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 10/1/2011 This business is hereby registered by the following: 5466 Complex St. #204 San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 5, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 5, 2026 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012276 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: Cowles Mountain Coffee

Located at: 7290 Navajo Rd San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego --4930 Megan Way San Diego, CA 92105 This business is

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00029179CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Maria Diane Guillaume To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Maria Diane Guillaume filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Maria Diane Guillaume PROPOSED NAME: Maria Diane Mack 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: August 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

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not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.) The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00028478CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Guadalupe R. Corona

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.

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.

Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00028049CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Merlina R Lawless on behalf of Caine Andrew Bradford

SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00028029CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Esmeralda Covarrubias To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Esmeralda Covarrubias filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Esmeralda Covarrubias PROPOSED NAME: Esmeralda Lara 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: August 18, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Guadalupe R. Corona filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Guadalupe R. Corona PROPOSED NAME: Guadalupe Rodriguez Corona 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: August 19, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made:

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Merlina R Lawless on behalf of Caine Andrew Bradford filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Caine Andrew Bradford PROPOSED NAME: Caine Andrew Lawless 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: August 18, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.) The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00025733-CU-PTCTL Petitioner or Attorney: Perla Garcia To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Perla Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Perla Garcia PROPOSED NAME: Perla Medina Garcia 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.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 9, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 17 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 25 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00027407CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Hilal Unakitan & Abdullah Unakitan on behalf of Aden Unakitan To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Hilal Unakitan & Abdullah Unakitan on behalf of Aden Unakitan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aden Unakitan PROPOSED NAME: Ahsen Aden Unakitan 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

(Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.) The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice 37-2021-00026129CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jose Enzo Navarro Onevathana To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jose Enzo Navarro Onevathana filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jose Enzo Navarro Onevathana AKA Saul Jorge Navarro PROPOSED NAME: Enzo Onevathana 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 29, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 No Hearing To Be Heard NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Courthouse, Hall of Justice 37-2021-00026462CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Breanna Kaylisa Whitlock To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Breanna Kaylissa Whitlock filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Breanna Kaylisa Whitlock PROPOSED NAME: Breanna-Kaylisa of Shangri La 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: August 04, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00026231CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Natalio Mendez AKA Natalio Colon To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Natalio Mendez AKA Natalio Colon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Natalio Mendez AKA Natalio Colon PROPOSED NAME: Natalioi Mendez 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: August 03, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent

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PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Bruce S. Buckner Case Number: 37-2021-00028219-PR-LACTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Bruce S. Buckner A Petition for Probate has been filed by Dana Gorghis in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego The Petition For Probate requests that Dana Gorghis be appointed as a personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests

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authority to administer the decedent, you must file your estate under the Independent claim with the court and mail a Administration of Estates Act. copy to the personal (This authority will allow representative appointed by the personal representative the court within the later of to take many actions without either (1) four months from obtaining court approval. the date of first issuance of Before taking certain very letters to a general personal important actions, however, representative, as defined in the personal representative section 58(b) of the California will be required to give notice Probate Code, or (2) 60 days to interested persons unless from the date of mailing or they have waived notice or personal delivery to you of a consented to the proposed notice under section 9052 of action.) The independent the California Probate Code. administration authority Other California statutes and will be granted unless an legal authority may affect interested person files an your rights as a creditor. You objection to the petition and may want to consult with an shows good cause why the attorney knowledgeable in court should not grant the California law. authority. You may examine the file A hearing on the petition kept by the court. will be held in this court as If you are a person interested follows: in the estate, you may file with on August 3, 2021 at 11:00 the court a REQUEST FOR AM in Department 504 SPECIAL NOTICE (form located at the Superior Court DE-154) of the filing of an of California inventory and appraisal of County of San Diego estate assets or of any petition 1100 Union St. or account as provided in San Diego, CA 92101 Probate Code section 1250. Central-Probate Division A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available If you object from the court clerk. to the granting of the petition, you should appear Attorney for Petitioner: at the hearing and state your Antoinette Middleton, Esq. objections or file written Law Offices of objections with the court Antoinette Middleton before the hearing. Your 1761 Hotel Circle South, appearance may be in person Suite 115 or by your attorney. San Diego, CA 92108 If you are a creditor or a (619) 235-9501 contingent creditor of the 7/8, 7/15, 7/22

BLACK HISTORY 1782 BELIEVED TO BE THE DAY JOSHUA JOHNSTON WAS FREED The son of a slave and a white man, Johnston’s father bought him when he was around one year old. His father filed an order of manumission, which included an acknowledgement that Joshua was his son. With the terms of the manumission fulfilled and the bill of sale on record, Joshua Johnston was officially freed at 19. Though trained as a blacksmith, Johnston (also called Johnson) made his living as a portrait painter for the elite of Maryland from the 1790s through the 1820s. Based on existing records, he is the first African American to gain fame as an artist. His name was largely lost for 100 years, but was brought to attention by art historian J. Hall Pleasants in 1939. His paintings currently hang in the Smithsonian and the National Gallery and are considered of unusual quality for early Naive art.

REQUEST FOR BIDS Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive “ELECTRONIC-ONLY” bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services to: TAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL JOINT USE FIELD AND MAKERSPACE A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021, in front of the main office of Taft Middle School, 9191 Gramercy Drive, San Diego, CA 92123. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK. Please send only one representative per Company. Contact mmoyers1@sandi.net for the link to preregister. (PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS No. CC22-0062-39). COVID-19 SITE WALK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and project bid number CC22-0062-39) or The Daily Transcript Publication for the complete Advertisement for Bids which includes Site Walk Safety Precautions AND preregistration information. All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on August 5, 2021. Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CC22-0062-39 Taft Middle School Joint Use Field and Makerspace. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”. The project estimate is between $7 million and $8 million. This is a PSA project and requires prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: A or B or other appropriate license, subject to District approval. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Andrea O’Hara, M.A., Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CC22-0062-39

1897 BIRTH OF NORRIS BUMSTEAD HERNDON The only child of Alonzo Franklin Herndon, a freed slave who went on to found the Atlanta Family Life Insurance Company (Atlanta Life), Norris B. Herndon was privileged to receive a top-notch education. He graduated from Atlanta University (later renamed Clark Atlanta University) in 1919 and continued to Harvard, receiving his Masters of Business Administration degree in 1921. Norris took over Atlanta Life in 1928, guiding the company through the

Why You Should Consider a ‘Second City’ Trip in 2021 By Sally French NerdWallet Even if you’re fully vaccinated, you might not want your next trip —perhaps your first trip in over a year—to be in a packed, urban metropolis. Enter the “second city” trip. Second city is a somewhat ambiguous term, but it’s generally used to refer to the second-most populous city in a region, state or country. Some interpret it to extend out to the third, fourth or even 10th most populous cities in an area.

AVOID CROWDS The most obvious reason to skip the big cities in 2021: Avoid being around throngs of people as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that attending events and gatherings increases your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19.

REDUCE OVERCROWDING As people make up for the vacations, family reunions and weddings they missed in 2020 and early 2021, the tourism industry is preparing for one of the busiest travel seasons yet. Transportation Security Administration data shows multiple days in May 2021 that have set new checkpoint

records for highest passenger throughput since the beginning of the pandemic. Reports suggest that the travel industry is stretched to its limits in some areas. Companies that laid off workers last year now have more customer demand, creating a predicament as they try to rehire former employees or quickly hire and train new ones. And while U.S. unemployment remains high, many businesses say they can’t find enough workers, with tourism-adjacent industries, like restaurants, especially affected. After more than a year of restrictions and lockdowns, the hundreds of restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip, for instance, might be overwhelmed with the surge in travelers. But while flashy Vegas eateries get overrun, a sleepier, less-touristy nearby town that has been catering to locals throughout the past year likely won’t feel as overburdened by your visit.

YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE TO FLY While the CDC has declared domestic air travel relatively safe for fully vaccinated travelers, you may still be feeling hesitant. Sure, you’ll have to fly for that trip to Mexico, but you could also consider a road trip to a second city closer to home. If you live in

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An SUV drives across Joshua Tree National Park in California, Tuesday, May 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles, you might go glamping in Santa Barbara.

EXTEND YOUR TRIP — AND TAKE A ‘WORKCATION’ Some travelers might opt to visit both the major city and the second city. If you sat double-masked for six hours on the plane to fly across the country to San Francisco, you might as well maximize your trip by staying in Northern California for a few weeks or a month. Because you can work remotely, you might be able to travel more days than usual while simultaneously working.

THE BEST SECOND CITIES TO CONSIDER Here are the biggest cities in the U.S., and a second-city counterpart worth visiting: Instead of New York City,

consider Cape May, New Jersey: With the ocean on one side and grand Victorian homes on the other, sprawl out on the beach with expansive views. Instead of Los Angeles, consider Joshua Tree, California: Go camping (or glamping) amid rugged rock formations. Instead of Chicago, consider Chesterton, Indiana: Look for wildlife at Indiana Dunes National Park, which spans 15 miles of the Lake Michigan shoreline. Instead of Houston, consider Conroe, Texas: Whether you prefer fishing boats or party boats, Conroe is known for its lake activities. Instead of Phoenix, consider Flagstaff, Arizona: You might make a stop when driving Route 66. Depending on the season, you may find snow.

Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights era. He is also known to have financed many of MLK’s crusades, as well providing Morris Brown University with land and financial endowments. When he retired in 1973, the company assets had grown from $1,000,000 to $84,000,000. In 1952, Norris created the Alonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Foundation to advance and protect the Herndon legacy via education and mentoring for entrepreneurs. The Herndon Foundation is now the majority owner of Atlanta Life Financial Group, which is currently valued at over $250 million. Norris Herndon passed in 1977.

1961 BIRTH OF FOREST WHITAKER With over 100 film and television credits, Forest Steven Whitaker is well-regarded both as an actor and an activist. He is one of only four African-American men to win an Oscar for Best Actor. He has also won a Golden Globe, a British Academy Film Award, and two SAGs. He also has a star on t he Hol ly wo o d Walk. Whitaker’s multimedia company, Spirit Dance Entertainment, includes film, television and music production. In 2011, Whitaker became an UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. After months of work in “conflict-impacted regions”, he was UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation. He also served on President Obama’s Arts and the Humanities and Urban Policy committees. The Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) was founded in 2012, with a focus on peace-building programs for youths in conflict zones. WPDI operates mainly in Africa and North America. Whitaker has also worked with Turnaround Arts, Penny Lane, Human Rights Watch, and The Hope North.

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“A study from the Johns Hopkins Un i v e r s i t y Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland, finds that states with Republican governors have experienced the highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to Medical News Today. Medical data shows that 99 % of recent Covid 19 deaths were unvaccinated people, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading virologist and director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Abraham is a big proponent of vaccination and estimates his clinic has given about 300,000 inoculations to people in the South Los Angeles area. But he still sees worrying trends. According to Abraham, only about 40% of Black Men in the area are vaccinated. He is also troubled by the attitude he sees in a demographic he calls “the Invincibles” (young people in their late teens and early 20s who don’t think they’ll ever get sick.) Many of them, Abraham says, are reluctant to take the vaccination, even though they’re eligible. Abraham said he encountered many “Invincibles” at the recent Juneteenth cele-

bration in Los Angeles, and many of them had a nonchalant attitude towards Covid-19. He said many young people he encouraged to get vaccinated said, “I’ll get over it.” They think if they eat right and are healthy, they’ll survive Covid, he said. But Abraham said healthy people can get sick and still need to get vaccinated. “You’re never going to exercise or eat your way off a ventilator,” said Abraham. Abraham also warned the situation would worsen during the fall when it gets colder, and people spend more time inside. “It’s not a matter of if,” said Abraham. He also said that pandemic diseases are becoming more common. There are several reasons why this could be occurring, such as overpopulation, children growing up in sterilized environments, poor nutrition, global warming, poor health and poor sanitation in the developing world. And we live in an increasingly globalized world, so it’s easy for a disease that originated on the other side of the world to end up in the West. “What happens in South Asia will affect us in L.A.,” said Abraham.

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Bishop / Pastor Adlai E. Mack, Pastor

Christians’ United in the Word of God

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of San Diego

7965-B Broadway Street Lemon Grove, California 91945

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

3085 K Street San Diego, CA 92102

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New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

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2205 Harrison Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

7024 Amherst Street San Diego, CA 92115

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

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Lively Stones Missionary Baptist Church

Phillips Temple CME Church

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

605 S. 45th Street San Diego, CA 92113-1905

5333 Geneva Ave. San Diego, CA 92114

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Total Deliverance Worship Center

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1962 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

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

Pastor Dennis Hodge First Lady Deborah Hodges

Pastor Dr. John E. Warren

Dr. John W. Ringgold, Sr. Pastor

Sunday Morning Prayer 6 : 00 & Worship 7: 30 a.m. Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m. Morning Worship Youth & Children’s Church 11: 00 a.m. Community Prayer (Hemera) Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat . 7: 30 a.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 7: 30 p.m. Mid Week Prayer Wednesday 12 : 00 noon and 7: 00 p.m.

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OBITUARIES Karl Andrew Mullins

Myles S. Galbreth Jr.

David Alexander Jr.

SUNRISE

3/6/1959

12/20/1958

7/23/1948

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6/15/2021

06/5/2021

6/3/2021

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KARL ANDREW MULLINS was born on March 6, 1959 in National City, CA to Willie & Nora Mullins who preceded him in death. He was the 3rd of 4 children, born as the youngest identical twin. As a child Karl and his twin brother loved to switch their color-coded shirts to fool their mother. He attended Mount Miguel High School where he was Student Body President, a track star and was known to paint the football banner for the team. He attended Grossmont College he trained and became a volunteer firefighter then was hired at Lemon Grove Fire Department where he worked for 15 years then retired. After leaving the fire department he worked as cable installer & airline fueler. Karl met his wife while he was inspecting the fire extinguisher in her classroom. He enjoyed volunteering and doing fire presentations at the Lemon Grove elementary schools. He was a member of St. Paul UMC and part of the Men’s Group, Chancel choir, the Men’s choir director, Culinary Committee and he also implemented a program for men’s choir to visit the shelter on a monthly basis. Karl & Sherry were married for 30 years.

MYLES S. GALBRETH, JR., a former resident of Springfield, IL, died on Saturday, June 5, 2021, after a long battle with a respiratory illness at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, CA, where he resided for the last seven years. He was 62 years old. Myles was born in Springfield, IL on December 20, 1958, to Myles S. Galbreth and Anettea B. Henry. He is survived by his two daughters, Callie Smith and Morgan Galbreth, his two grandsons O’Shun Whitfield and O’Jayden Williams, and five sisters as well as several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Being a devout Christian Myles attended Grace United Methodist Church when he lived in Springfield. After moving to El Cajon he attended Greater Christ Temple Apostolic Church. A strong believer in giving back to his community whenever he could, Myles’ final contribution was to donate his tissues to help others. In recognition of the way he lived his life, feel free to give any donations in his honor to a charity of your choice. In accordance to his wishes, he was cremated and in lieu of a formal service his remains were quietly laid to rest in San Diego.

Karl enjoyed cooking and some of his famous dishes were crab enchiladas & peach cobbler. He was known as MacGyver, Mr. Gadget & Mr. Logic by his wife and kids because he could fix any problem all while telling you the story of the problem.

His sister; Deborah Mullins, his brothers; Kenneth Mullins (Elaine) & Daryl Mullins (Rebecca). His nieces & nephews; Jessica Winn (Jeff), KennyKarl Mullins (Stephanie), Will Mullins & Andrew Mullins. Great nieces & nephews; Emily Winn, Kaeden Mullins, Kai Mullins, Kohen Mullins, Kasey Winn, Keir Mullins and Leilani Mullins. A host of cousins & friends.

Robert Lee Kyle Jr. SUNRISE 9/30/1948

SUNSET 5/20/2021

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ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL CEMETERY ROBERT MILEM SR. was born April 24, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee to Percy and Rosetta Milem who both precede him in death. He was baptized at an early age at Springfield Baptist Church in Southaven, Mississippi. Robert graduated from Hamilton High School in 1963, and was drafted into the United States Army after graduating. After his tour of duty, he relocated to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and later moved to San Diego, California. Robert was a man who enjoyed family and life. His grandchildren were his world. He departed this life on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Cassandra Milem; siblings Percy Milem, Jr. and Louis Hicks. He leaves to cherish his memory his 7 kids Brendan and Eileen Wolfe, Toby Wolfe, Tyson Wolfe, William and Lacey Lee, Robert (Tyrese) and Lindsay Milem, Michael and Minerva Milem, and Martin Milem; His 10 grandchildren Tyler and Isabel Wolfe, Mackenzie Wolfe, Logan Wolfe, Tyren Wolfe, De’Vonte Lee, Demari Lee, Zaraya Lee, Saniyah Milem, Mason Milem, and Milan Milem; His two sisters Earnestine Phelps and Elsa Banks and one brother Louis (Bonita) Milem, and a host of nieces, great nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

ROBERT LEE KYLE JR. born Sept 30, 1948 to Margaret and Robert Kyle Sr. who he will reunite with in spirit. Robert was the baby boy of five siblings. Mr. Kyle grew up in sunny San Diego, CA a place many desire to visit and live. His main neck of the woods was in Southeast San Diego where he grew up but was born in Point Loma. Robert attended Lincoln High School and Morris High School, thereafter he joined the Marines from 1967-1970 during the Vietnam Era where he received a purple heart, thereafter he met a young lady name Vanessa from Chicago and they were married on May 8th 1976. During their marriage there were three children Roberta, Virginia and Robert Jr. In 1979, Robert and his former wife Vanessa opened their very first business called “Earth Tones Beauty Supply” and in 1980 they opened a second store in the heart of Southeast San Diego which was a success. Robert Kyle started his own baseball league, a sport he truly loved and traveled all around Southern California with his family playing in tournaments. Robert also worked at Nassco for a few years as a ShipFitter, he also took up a trade in Carpentry and for many years he enjoyed building kitchens to lay down tile. Dad loved to watch sports right at home. His favorite teams were the Lakers and Chargers and of course he loved eating sweet food, especially pies. During his recent past he enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with family and friends. He was a disabled Vietnam Veteran who served his country. We honor you Dad in Spirit... Robert Lee Kyle was a father, grandpa, brother, and uncle who will be greatly missed.... We will love you for eternity...

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DAVID ALEXANDER JR. was one of five children born in Waurika, Oklahoma to Pauline and David Alexander Sr. David accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ, as his Savior and was baptized at an early age. The family relocated to San Diego, CA where David was raised and graduated from Pt. Loma High School. David also completed a number of courses at San Diego City College. He later retired after more than 20 years of service with George G. Sharp, a government contracted design and architecture firm. David married his partner and friend Beverly Joyce Davis on August 23, 1986. To this union was born one daughter, Brittany Alexander. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. His family meant everything to him. His wife, Beverly, describes him as strong, hard-working and devoted. Both David and Beverly were avid bowlers and enjoyed spending time as members of a bowling league. He continued to rise early well after retirement keeping himself busy beginning with a workout before the sun arose. Pam, David’s only sister whom he affectionately referred to as his best friend, shared the same sentiment and describes her brother as a great confidant, advisor and fishing partner. On the afternoon of Thursday, June 3, 2021, David Alexander Jr. was called home to a sweet rest where there is no more pain. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Greg and Michael; and grandchildren Dajahana Nicole and Davon Allyn Alexander. Cherishing his loving memory are his wife, Beverly Alexander; daughters Nicole Alexander, Natasha Haywood (Chris) and Brittany Alexander; grandchildren Jaylen (Sara), Javon and Jayda Haywood; siblings Pan and Berry Alexander; godson Kenneth Woods Jr.; a host of additional family members and friends.

Karl was predeceased by his mother Nora Mae Mullins. He is survived by his father Willie Mullins, wife Sheryl Mullins, his daughter; Sherrice Mullins, stepdaughters; Patrice Burton & Avannia Walker (Elliot). Grandkids Rudy Walker, MacKenzie Walker & Idris Falls.

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Continuing over 130 Years of Service

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Love Lives On

Those we love are never really lost to us — we feel them in so many special ways —

through friends they always cared about and dreams they left behind, in beauty that they

added to our days… in words of wisdom we

still carry with us and memories that never will

be gone… Those we love are never really lost to us —For everywhere their special love lives on.

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AROUND TOWN "Say Their Names" Schedule of Events All activities are free to the public

A Floral Tribute & Messages from the Heart (Children's Art Projects) Date: Saturday, July 17 and July 24, 2021 Time: 1:00-4:00 pm Location: The New Children's Museum Park The New Children's Museum in collaboration with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) will provide two opportunities for our children to participate in the "Say Their Names" exhibit. Children will be encouraged to help produce "A Floral Tribute". This activity involves making flowers which will be displayed in the garden area of the park. Those old enough will have an opportunity to write a "Message from the Heart" where they will be asked to honor someone they know or someone represented in the exhibit. All activities will take place on the lawn and we will provide blankets and the art supplies.

We Hear You! Date: Sunday, July 18, 2021 Time: 2:00-3:30 PM Location: The New Children’s Museum Park

The "Say Their Names" Memorial Exhibit will be available for viewing from July 10-July 25, 2021

Experts have determined that racism is a mental health issue because it causes trauma. Trauma is often a direct path to mental illness, which needs to be taken seriously. We are inviting Black men (18 years and older) to take part in a dialogue focused on the range of racial encounters faced daily. It could be anything from simple uneasiness in a given situation, to encounters with police which may lead to brutality or even loss of life particularly the impact on Black male survivors. Our discussion will be facilitated by AMFT, C. Khalifa King. The first 20 people to arrive will receive a free Dash camera for your car.

The Closing Ceremony Date: Sunday, July 25, 2021 Time: 2:00-4:00PM Location: The New Children’s Museum Park Join us as we close this exciting exhibit. Activities include Line Dancers, Spoken word, Poetry and other meaningful expressions.

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