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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 61 Years

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER COUNTY

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to Families:

“Translate Fear Into Action”

Black Breastfeeding Week Empowers Local Moms Happy 95th By Cori Zaragoza Staff Writer

By Jenny Manrique Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media Millions of students are returning to in-person classes at California’s public schools, amid parents and teachers’ fears about the inability to vaccinate children under 12 and the spread of the COVID Delta variant. See THURMOND page 10

Black Breastfeeding Week got off to a great start with a yearly celebration of mothers during an August 21st drive-thru supply pick up event at O’Farrell Charter School. Spearheaded by a partnership between San Diego Black Infant Health, PCI Healthy Start Program (PCI), and WIC, and through donations from locals vendors and groups, mothers could drive through a line of volunteers for free supplies ranging from nipple cream and nursing covers, to even non-alcoholic “mom-osas”, consisting of

sparkling cider and fruit juice.

Ms. Ruby!

“The goal of today is to celebrate Black and AfricanAmerican women who are breastfeeding their babies, who made the option to and took the time and responsibility to feed their children in the best way possible,” said Iris Payne, Program Director for the San Diego County Black Infant Health Program. While the day consisted of joy and celebration, the event also aimed to bring awareness to health disparities experienced by Black infants and within the Black community.

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US REGULATORS GIVE

Full Approval

to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

By Lauran Neergaard and Matthew Perrone Associated Press The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, August 23, a milestone that could boost public confidence in the shots and spur more companies, universities and local governments to make vaccinations mandatory. The Pentagon immediately announced it will press ahead to require members of the military to get the vaccine as the U.S., and the world, battle the extra-contagious delta variant. The formula made by Pfizer and

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its German partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration, which has never before had so much evidence to judge a shot’s safety. More than 200 million Pfizer doses have been administered in the U.S.—and hundreds of millions more worldwide—under special emergency provisions since December. “Vaccines are one of our greatest weapons against the virus,” acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock

said. “We hope this approval will bolster confidence in those who’ve been wavering.” Pfizer said the U.S. is the first country to grant the company’s vaccine full approval. The shot will be marketed in the U.S. under the brand name Comirnaty. Moderna has also applied to the FDA for full approval of its vaccine. Johnson & Johnson, maker of the third

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DiDW Prepares

Youth for Disasters

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Many Say Now is the Time to

Fight Racial Bias in Foster Care By David Crary Associated Press

Bridgette Griffin with her daughter, Aubrey Faith Griffin, in Atlanta, 2021. Griffin, adopted Aubrey from foster care and has been a foster parent to many other children, including teenage girls and babies. “You see the difference in the courts - two kids coming in for the same type of neglect,” she said, “The judge looks at them differently, the social workers deal with them differently. There’s more sympathy for the white parents, unfortunately. ... It’s not fair.” (Bridgette Griffin via AP)

Cheri Williams looks back with regret at the start of her career as a child welfare caseworker in 1998. Systemic racism is a major reason why. “I removed probably about 100 kids from their homes in the 15 months I was an investigator…a lot of them were children of color,” said Williams, who’s now a vice president of one of the largest adoption and foster care agencies in the

United States. “Decades later, I realized how much harm I personally have caused,” she said. “We’ve learned so much more of the value of supporting families, about implicit bias.” Bias and racism are widespread in the child welfare system. Black children are taken into foster care at a disproportionately high rate and languish longer before being adopted, reunited with their See FOSTER page 10

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• Thursday, August 26, 2021

EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION CASTING OUR

Governor’s Recall Vote of “No” By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher It is very important that as we begin to mark our ballots on this Recall Election, that we understand the two questions on the ballot. The first question asks for a “Yes” or “No” on the recall of Governor Newsom. We urge you to mark “NO”. You do not have to mark any of the persons under the second question. The whole idea is that we only want to retain the present Governor and not select possible alternatives. Please do not mark other names because you are familiar

with them. We mu s t re m e mb e r that although there are more Democrats than Republicans in the State of California, it is estimated that about 72 percent of the Republicans will vote, compared to an expected

60 some percent of the Democrats, because we think that just because we have a majority in the state, we can’t lose. Not true. Every “No” vote counts. Let’s not sleep on this one. A failure to vote is the same as voting for one of the alternative candidates. Let’s mark those ballots and get them in the mail. Make this election a landslide for Newsom and stay our course until the next election.

The March on Washington, D.C. 56 Years Later By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher This week it will be 56 years since the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. marched on Washington, D. C. with more than 250,000 people, mostly Black. Some came by bus, train, and car. Some walked. On that hot August Day, this publisher was a young teenager who worked on Capitol Hill for the late Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.. I climbed a tree near the Lincoln Memorial, above the sea of humanity dressed in their “Sunday Go to Meeting Clothes” in spite of the heat and carrying their signs. Today, 56 years later, racism continues to raise its head just as it did on the day of

that first march and many since then. What is different today is the openness of the continued effort to silence the vote that they were unable to steal in November 2020. What is also present today is that this year we will not only be marching in Washington, D.C. on August 28th but in cities throughout America. This time, while we are demanding passage of the John Lewis Voting rights Act H.R.4 which will stop the voter suppression, we are also registering people to vote throughout this country so that we can overwhelmingly defeat these restrictive laws at the ballot box, if necessary.

The fact that we have had a Black president for two terms, Black and Jewish members of the Senate from the State of Georgia, with more women and people of color in Congress, has frightened White conservative voters to the point that they are no longer concerned about open and fair voting where they clearly can not win, but must now go to “by any means necessary” to retain power. Each of us can make a difference. Let’s celebrate these 56 years of struggle with renewed participation that honors those who came before us. And the few of us who were there and are still here will be there with you.

This Ain’t Your Grandma’s Black Wall Street By Tristan Wilkerson Think Rubix, Managing Principal Let me first say, I love my grandma. I don’t know anybody who doesn’t love their grandma. And yet, we live very differently than the generations that have come before us. The 21st century looks different for entrepreneurs, in particular entrepreneurs of color. And, as the digital global economy evolves, we are learning that entrepreneurship and enterprise are still your best shot at prosperity, systems change, and social equity. We may live differently than Grandma did, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we live better. And this is our challenge - to make tomorrow more than different, but undeniably better. Here’s why rebuilding America’s Black Wall Streets is the win we’ve all been waiting for.

Prior generations of Black Wall Streets across the country withstood violent racism intended to deny wealth-building for their families and equity-based economic participation. This includes redlining and the deliberate financial exclusion of Black banking and Black borrowers, a denial that many still face

So, what happened to Tulsa’s Black Wall Street? The story of that terror is best told by Viola Fletcher, a grandmother and 107-year-old survivor of the Tulsa Massacre that demolished one of America’s forem o s t prom i n e nt Black Wall Streets in vibrant Greenwood, Rebuilding Black Street requires Oklahoma. “I have Wall long-overdue repair lived through the of many forms. Black massacre every day...I communities have compounding still see Black men incurred negative interest, while being shot, Black their counterparts have opportunities bodies lying in the enjoyed to build incredible street.” she recounted wealth. (Photo: in a powerful testi- iStockphoto / NNPA) mony to Congress. today. Systemic racism preTo put it plainly, the form vented entire generations of terrorism Black folks of Black Americans from endured in Tulsa was calbuilding wealth, leaving culated (and state-supbehind a persistent and ported). It did what it was devastating racial wealth intended to do; embed a gap where the median Black permanence of fear and family wealth is less than inferiority among Black 15% than that of their white people. In a visceral poem, counterparts. AJ Smitherman penned: Many have tried to blame “Kill them, burn them, the Black-White racial set the pace. wealth gap on Black ineptLet them know that we itude, but that’s misplaced are white men, propaganda. The greatest Teach them how to keep threat to Black wealth, histheir place.”

torically, isn’t Black ineptitude; it’s White supremacy. Creating and sustaining a Black economic ecosystem, where dollars are invested and circulated within a network of Black businesses and entrepreneurs, will look physically different than the Black Wall Streets of the past, thanks to the digital economy. Paying for a vegan hot plate with Apple Pay, menus imprinted on QR codes, online retail, vertically integrated e-commerce, socialized media, digital marketing, streamlined manufacturing, influencers, and content creators are just

a handful of the things that you wouldn’t have found on Black Wall Street back in the day thanks to the internet. The post-pandemic economy sits squarely in this digital world, and represents a golden opportunity to finally invite the permanent participation of firms, producers, technologists, and entrepreneurs who are Black, Black-led, and women. See GRANDMA’S page 23

Dallas Thinkers Assess Critical Race Theory (CRT) By Norma Adams-Wade Texas Metro News So, what is CRT? A drybone definition could be that the theory critically examines existing laws and governmental and corporate policies to see how those subjective concepts exclude and/or negatively impact individuals based mainly on their race — and more recently also their gender, economic status and sexual orientation. More and more parents

and leaders are resisting including these explorations into educational systems, preferring to stick with traditional textbooks that CRT proponents say are more myth than reality and presented from an Anglo and privileged view. Opponents say teaching CRT in schools could make Anglo students feel that they are being blamed for what some might call the sins of

their fathers, their ancestors — many presumably who owned enslaved Africans and African descendants, as long ago as the 17th and 18th Centuries. Seeking to lower the heat, some analysts attempt clarifications including these: 1. Harvard Law scholar Derrick Bell, one of the theory’s prime creators, meant to offer it only in college law

classes; those that would examine deliberate or unwitting racial overtones in the nation’s laws; such as the Dred Scott case, redlining by banks, and voter suppression following Reconstruction. 2. Contrary to many beliefs, CRT is not taught in grade schools or high schools. 3. The argument that institutional racism was eliminated with the 1960s civil

rights law, does not negate the charge that residue of that racism still hampers underprivileged communities where largely people of color live. 4. CRT exploration is justified considering that within the last decade, AfricanAmericans and Hispanics were about 30 percent of the nation’s population but almost 60 percent of the prison population.

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5. CRT makes it clear that the lofty wording in the nation’s founding documents (all men… have unalienable rights) do not pan out in real time; considering inequities that include segregation laws, the era of lynching, and tragedies such as the 1921 Black Wall Street massacre.

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COMMUNITY Breastfeeding: continued from cover

“Breast milk is the best food that any woman can give their baby. Research has shown that babies who are breastfed just tend to be healthier, not just during infancy, but throughout life,” said Payne. “We also have higher rates of infant mortality in African-American and Black communities and so research has shown that if you are breastfed you have a higher overall survival rate.”

the early 1920s, there was a shift to feeding infants formula.”Everyone switched,” she said. “It was seen as the progressive thing to do.”

oftentimes, they had more opportunity to do that. It can be difficult for a woman who is breastfeeding and working. There are many laws in place now to support that, but there hasn’t always been. If you look in our communities, our women are often working and don’t have that opportunity to say ‘I’m going to stay home for 6 to 8 months with my baby’, and be able to do

When asked why Black infants are less likely to be breastfed, Payne noted the overwhelming force of marketing and mass production and its subtle effect on women of color, many of whom were, and are, working mothers without the ben- Left, Naisha Green-Washington, Project Coordinator efit of staying for the PCI Healthy Start Program, poses with home to care for a volunteer (Photo Credit: Cori Zaragoza)

According to the CDC, infants who are breastfed have reduced risks of developing asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, respiratory disease, ear infections, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and gastrointestinal infections. Additionally, women who breastfeed have a lowered risk of developing high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, ovarian cancer and breast cancer. Despite this, Black infants are 15% less likely to be breastfed over other ethnic groups. Dancers from ERRRVERYBODi

Payne gave an his- Line Dances provided for drivers torical account of entertainment and encouraged the i n volunteers to dance along breastfeeding American society and how it affected infant their children during the crucial health, particularly in the African first years. American community. “A lot of it “Manufacturers of formula very has to do with the history of this specifically and purposely started country and how for many, many targeting our communities to sell years Black women were not only it,” said Payne “In the 1960s and breastfeeding their own babies, 1970s, we saw women in other but they were breastfeeding other ethnic groups focus on why it is people’s babies too,” Payne continued. She said, historically, during important to breastfeed babies and

people don’t not breastfeed because they don’t know it’s healthy. “We just don’t have the community around us to support us in breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is not

Events like Black Breastfeeding Week aim to highlight the struggles that mother’s face and provide a community of support from other women. When asked how a new mother can reach out for support, Green-Washington had these tips: “Mothers should look into going to a breastfeeding class or joining a breastfeeding support group in the community, such as the one at the San Diego Breastfeeding Center. Google around, Carter said. “See what support is in the community. Almost all the hospitals in San Diego County have a lactation consultant in the hospital, so as soon as you give birth just ask, because you have a right to ask for breastfeeding help.”

things like exclusively breastfeed.” PCI worked in partnership with SD Black Infant Health last Saturday. The organization helps San Diego moms and dads navigate pregnancy and parenthood. Their childbirth certification and parenthood experts empower parents to advocate for quality medical care and help them succeed in the often overwhelming world of new parenthood. One very important fact that PCI wants the San Diego medical community and others to know is that Black

Andreah Harry, 13 years old, donated hand-made shea butter to mothers from her company DreahDreah

easy; it takes practice and it takes learning. If you don’t have that support, you will give up,” said Naisha Green-Washington, Project Coordinator for the PCI Healthy Start Program. “It’s important for people to know, there’s no inherent flaw in us. We know breastfeeding is good, we know it’s helpful, we know how beautiful it is to bond with our babies, but it’s not easy to do by ourselves.”

Payne reiterated that struggling mothers are not alone. “The whole idea behind this event is to help our women feel appreciated and celebrated; to help them understand and know that they’re part of a community and that they are not giving birth and parenting in isolation. There are organizations, there are individuals, there are people here to support them and help them in this journey.” Black Breastfeeding Week runs from August 25-31, 2021. To find out more, please visit blackbreastfeedingweek.org SD Voice & Viewpoint coverage of local news in San Diego County is supported by the Ethnic Media Sustainability Initiative, a program created by California Black Media and Ethnic Media Services to support minority-owned-and-operated community newspapers across California.

AUGUST IS NATIONAL

Breastfeeding Month: Quick Tips for Moms Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

DOCTOR, IT’S BEEN TOO LONG. I’m making an appointment today.

The United States Breast feeding Committee cele brates National Breastfeeding Month each August. Breast feeding has many benefits for moms and babies. For example, breastfeeding can: • Help protect your baby from infection and illness • Lower your risk of some diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer • Save your family money Making healthy food choices while you’re breastfeeding will help you and your baby get the nutrients you both need. Most people can get all the nutrients they need by following a healthy eating pattern. If you are worried about getting enough nutrients while breastfeeding, ask your doctor about taking a multivitamin.

Follow a healthy eating pattern:

To get the nutrients you need while breastfeeding, follow a healthy eating pattern. For example, include these foods in your diet: • A variety of vegetables and fruits • S e afo o d, le an meats and poultry, eggs, beans, peas, unsalted nuts and seeds, and soy products • Fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese – or soy milk with added calcium and vitamins A and D • Whole grains like

brown rice and 100% whole-wheat bread • Fortified cereals (cereals with added iron and folic acid) • Check the Nutrition Facts label and choose foods and drinks with less added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium (salt). Learn more about eating healthy.

Eat 8 to 12 ounces of seafood each week.

Fish and shellfish have healthy fats that are good for you and your baby. But some fish is high in mercury, a metal that can hurt your baby’s development. It’s a good idea to eat seafood that is high in healthy fats but lower in mercury. These choices are lower in mercury, so you can eat 8 to 12 ounces a week: • Canned light tuna • Catfish • Cod • Herring • Oysters

• Salmon • Shad • Shrimp • Tilapia • Trout

Drink plenty of fluids.

• Your body needs extra fluids when you are breastfeeding to stay hydrated. Try drinking a glass of water every time you breastfeed. • Limit drinks with caffeine and added sugars. Talk to your doctor about how much caffeine is safe for you to drink. • Limit drinks with added sugars like sodas, sports drinks, and energ y drinks.

Not drinking alcohol is the safest option for breastfeeding mothers.

If you choose to drink alcohol, follow these safety tips: • Drink only in moderation – for women, this means no more than 1 drink a day. In general, 1 drink is equal to a bottle of beer, a glass of wine, or a shot of liquor. • If you are going to have a drink, do it just after breastfeeding or pumping, not before. Wait at least 2 to 3 hours after having a drink to breastfeed or pump. This gives your body time to break down the alcohol so there will be less alcohol in your breast milk. If you have questions, talk to your doctor.

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• Thursday,AUGUST 26, 2021

LOCAL/STATE NEWS Voting by Mail for the Gov. Recall is Simple, Convenient, Secure By Tracy DeFore County of San Diego

The Registrar of Voters office is encouraging voters to act on their mail ballot and vote early. More than 1.96 million mail ballots for the Sept. 14 California Gubernatorial Recall Election were sent out to registered voters earlier last week.

Voting by mail is:

• S IMPLE: A mail ballot, instructions and an “I Voted” sticker are included in your mail ballot packet. • CONVENIENT: Make voting decisions and mark your ballot comfortably at home. • SECURE: Sign and date your envelope, seal your completed ballot inside

and return it postage free to a trusted source: ■■ Return your ballot through the mail. For a location near you, visit the U.S. Postal Service office or collection box website at tools.usps. com/find-location.htm. ■■ Return it to one of 131 mail ballot drop-off locations around the county. Find the closest

one to you by visiting the Registrar’s online locator tool at www.sdvote.com. ■■ Retur n it to t he Registrar’s office where early voting is already underway from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The address is 5600 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92123. Wear a face covering, maintain a comfortable

Know Your Rights as a California Voter

“The right to freely cast your vote is foundational for our system of government,” said Attorney General Bonta. “But it takes each and every one of us doing our part to help ensure our democracy can thrive. To all Califor-

nians: I urge you to know your rights and make a plan today for casting your ballot. At the California Department of Justice, we stand ready to do our part to continue to protect all voters in our state. Now’s the time to make your voice heard.” “Last year, we had a record turnout of more than 17.7 million voters. Registration numbers continue to rise to over 22 million. Democracy clearly matters to the people of California,” said Secretary of State Weber. “To ensure that the outcome of the upcoming recall election reflects the will of the people, Californians have my commitment and that of the Attorney General to protect the right of every eligible voter — regardless of party — to cast their ballot.” As in the 2020 General Election, every voter in the upcoming recall election will have the option of voting by mail. All vote-by-mail ballots come with a postage

paid envelope and, as long as it is postmarked by Election Day on Sept. 14, 2021, the ballot may be validly cast at no cost to the voter through the mail. On Election Day, the California Department of Justice is on call to provide additional assistance to the Secretary of State’s Office in enforcing California’s election laws where needed through a team of attorneys and administrative staff located across the state. Know your rights as a citizen. The California Voter Bill of Rights is available Download the California Voter Bill of Rights at the Secretary of State’s website in nearly 30 different languages by visiting https:// www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ voter-bill-rights.

SD Multicultural Health Foundation Honored The nonprofit was chosen 2021 Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Akilah Weber the pandemic

through the Together Against COVID campaign.

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“Our hope for the campaign is to address the needs of people who are underrepresented and give them the resources they need. We are deeply humbled to be recognized by Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber as a 2021 Nonprofit of the Year,” said Multicultural Health Foundation Interim Executive Director Cynthia James-Price. Representatives from the Multicultural Health Foundation receive a proclamation from Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber on Tuesday, August 10 at Macarthur Park in La Mesa. From left to right: Joyce Moore, Carleton Overstreet, Dr. Rodney Hood, Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber, Cynthia James-Price, Julie Howell, Montrula Donaldson and Marlene Broner.

The Multicultural Health Foundation was honored as the 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year by As s e m b l y m e m b e r D r. Akilah Weber. Last week, the Multicultural Health Foundation was honored by the assemblymember with a proclamation at MacArthur Park in La Mesa. The foundation is one of more than one hundred nonprofits that was honored by their state

senators and assembly members for their contributions to the communities they serve. The Multicultural Health Foundation is in partnership with the County of San Diego to address the urgent COVID-19 related needs of African American and Black individuals and families throughout San Diego County who have been disproportionately impacted by

“The pandemic and shelter-in-place orders of the past year and a half have put nonprofits – usually hidden in plain sight – in the spotlight,” explains Jan Masaoka, CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits). “California Nonprofit of the Year is an opportunity for our elected officials to celebrate the good work they see nonprofits doing in their districts, and for everyone to appreciate the collective impact of nonprofits in our communities.”

Voters who return their mail ballot through the U.S. Postal Service can track it by signing up for “Where’s My Ballot?”. To learn more, visit sdvote.com or call (858) 565-5800.

• To vote if you are still in line when the polls close; • To cast a secret ballot; • To get a new ballot if you have made a mistake; • To get help casting your ballot; • To drop off your completed vote-by-mail ballot at any polling place; • To get election materials in a language other than English; • To ask questions to elections officials about election procedures; and • To report any illegal or fraudulent election activity.

State of California Department of Justice With vote-by-mail ballots on their way to every active registered voter across the state last week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. urged all Californians to review the California Voter Bill of Rights, learn more about the state’s voting protections, and make a plan to cast their ballot. By law, Monday, August 16 was the day by which county elections officials were required to begin mailing each registered voter a vote-bymail ballot. As soon as you receive your ballot, you may cast your vote by mail or through other options made available in your area by county elections officials.

distance and avoid gathering in groups.

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In California, you have the right: • To vote if you are a registered voter; • To vote if you are a registered voter even if your name is not on the list;

If you believe you have been denied any of these rights or you are aware of any election fraud or misconduct, please call the Secretary of State’s confidential toll-free Voter Hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683). Under California law, voters are protected

from election interference, voter intimidation, and electioneering within 100 feet of a polling place. California law enforcement agencies are empowered to enforce California’s election laws, including during voting that occurs between now through Election Day. More information on California laws protecting the rights of voters can be found in a law enforcement bulletin at oag.ca.gov/. It’s important to make sure you have a plan to cast your ballot by Election Day: • Visit vote.ca.gov for helpful election information. • You can also track your vote-by-mail ballot. Sign up with the Secretary of State’s Office at https:// wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov for text, email, or voice status alerts.

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Backpack Giveaways Disaster Preparedness to Local Youth

for School

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Voice & Viewpoint Staff The American Legion Post 310 is now the Lakiba N. Palmer, Post 310. The name change honors

a local young Navy woman who lost her life in the bombing of the USS Cole on October 12, 2000 in Yemen’s Aden Harbor. The Al Qaeda terrorist attack killed 17 people. Lakiba Palmer was among them. Last Saturday, for the 25th year Post 310, now unit 310, continued its tradition

of giving our kids back-toschool supplies in the form of backpacks.The school supplies included pencils, and sharpeners, erasers, ink pens, paper, notebooks, crayons, markers, glue sticks, rulers and folders. A faithful team of returning volunteers were on hand early to set up the distribution site on the Post 310 parking lot. Another group was doing a similar give away around the corner, probably unaware of the Post 310 annual effort. Families can still be in touch for supplies, if necessary. The event was a success.

Disability Dream Weavers (DiDW) began its AWAKE Program in collaboration with the ABC Youth Foundation on August 19, 2021. Disability Dream Weavers is a non-profit organization, local to San Diego, that aims to empower persons with disabilities to fulfill their dreams by providing education and resources through life enrichment programs. DiDW organizes diversified events and programs through our campaigns that prepare you for different disasters and the AWAKE Program is a new addition to their programming. AWAKE stands for ‘We All Acquire Knowledge and Education’ and the event provides training in disaster preparedness and basic disaster response. The goal is to teach skills that will teach students how to handle emergencies such as fires, earthquakes, mudslides, and other disasters. The current AWAKE Program also provides

training on how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and future pandemic situations. “Besides the natural calamities, we were hit by the biggest pandemic ever, Covid-19. We don’t even have the exact numbers updated on the Govt portals and how many lives were lost. And our demographics tell us that children make 25% of our population. Moreover, they’re the most vulnerable section of the society,” said Larry Byrd, owner of the DiDW. “I’m thankful to ABC Youth Foundation that they joined hands with us and allowed us to accomplish a successful campaign for the kids in their premises.”

Students from the foundation gathered on August 19 to meet and learn how to prepare for any situation and even received emergency go-bags to take home. “I can’t express how amazing it was to interact with the kids and educate them about the various Disasters and their Preparedness,” said Byrd. “The kids were really amazed to get their go-bags. [The goal for the day was] ‘let’s get prepared for the unseen and let’s save lives’.”

The ABC Youth Foundation was started by boxing Legend, Archie Moore, and provides a local, safe space for young people to join boxing classes and other programs to help prevent youth gang violence and drug use.

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• Thursday, August 26, 2021

Happy 95 95th th Birthday Ruby Vyres-Price

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

After Ruby’s big birthday celebration at the VFW Post in Lemon Grove last weekend, she is officially five years away from the elusive century mark. Relatives from Texas, Alabama, Colorado, Hawaii, Temecula and Vista hit the airways and highways to hang-out with the birthday girl. “Aunt Ruby is my favorite auntie. We’ve always been close. I had to come here to show my support and there was no way I was going to miss this,” Rose Hunter of

Alabama shared. “We had to come to San Diego to show our support to a very special and humble person.”

She’s always been about family. Judging by her reactions today, I could tell she really enjoyed herself.”

Ms. Ruby, the Great-Great Grandmother, was born in 1926 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She found her way to America’s Second Finest City with her husband, Melvin W. Price, to raise nine children.

Renowned DJ John Phillips provided the beats and Jose Taquizas Catering provided the eats. Over 117 friends and relatives attended the very special occasion, including 25 grandchildren and 10 great-grands.

“She has meant the world to her family and friends, she is a steady positive influence and she has always been there to help the family,” daughter-in- law, Inez Price, said. “She has helped raise all of her grandchildren.

“When we got the invitation we knew we had to make it happen,” Tonica Allen of Houston Texas shared. “There was no way we were going to miss this. It was amazing to me when she came inside the building and

saw everybody standing and applauding her. It made my heart swell with pride.” The birthday girl had this to say about her 95th birthday experience: “I feel very blessed to have so many people come out to celebrate with me. I had a wonderful time. Thank the Lord, and “Thank You” to everybody that came here today.”

Photos by Darrel Wheeler

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Review Board Seeks Applicants By Tracy DeFore County of San Diego The County of San Diego Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board is looking for an additional volunteer member to fill an opening. CLERB was established in 1990 to investigate citizen complaints against San Diego County Sheriff ’s deputies and probation officers. The vacancy is in Supervisorial District 2. The area covers 2,000 square

miles in the eastern portion of the county and includes the cities and communities of La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, Poway, Ramona, Boulevard and Campo. The 11 members of CLERB include two from each of the five supervisorial districts. The eleventh is chosen at large from any of the five districts. The County Board

of Supervisors appoints CLERB members for threeyear terms that are staggered beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30. CLERB also investigates deaths in connection with the actions of sworn deputies and probation officers. The review board makes advisory findings on complaints, and recommends policy and

procedure changes to the Sheriff, Chief Probation Officer and the Board of Supervisors. Applicants: • Must be a registered voter in San Diego County. • Cannot be a County employee. • Cannot be affiliated with the County. • Cannot currently hold a

position as a sworn law enforcement officer. • Serve a three-year term for no more than two consecutive full terms. • Should attend one CLERB meeting prior to applying

for the vacancy. • Must complete a training course within three months of the appointment. The Clerk of the Board will take applications until Sept. 15.

$35 Million State Grant to

Renovate Historic Southeastern

SD Cultural Complex Theatre Voice & Viewpoint Newswire King Jr. Federal Holiday.

Civil Rights Leader, Coretta Scott King gives an address at the Educational Cultural Complex in Southeastern San Diego. (Courtesy of SDCCD)

On Tuesday, July 21, California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins announced a $35 million renovation grant to restore the historic theatre inside the San Diego College of Continuing Education’s E d u c at i o n a l Cultural Complex (ECC) as part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2021-22 State Budget. The funding will preserve and rehabilitate ECC, one of southeastern San Diego’s only centers for education and arts with ties to Coretta Scott King and the creation of the Dr. Martin Luther

“The Governor has signed one of the most transformative and boldest budgets in California’s history,” Senator Atkins said in a statement. “What I’m especially happy to share are the major investments I was able to advocate for during budget negotiations that will benefit the San Diego region, with millions of dollars directly flowing into our communities, parks, libraries, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and neighborhoods.” The College of Continuing Education is the fourth division of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD), providing free higher education and workforce training to adults in San Diego since 1914. The $35 million grant for ECC’s Common Ground Theatre, one of the three oldest African American Theatre companies in the nation, is included in funding allocated for libraries and education by the California Department of Finance and the office of Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins. “Renovations will include

updated entries and foyer areas plus a new control room,” said Jacqueline Sabanos, Vice President of Administrative Ser vices at SDCCE who will oversee and lead the committee that will hire a design team to develop renderings and plans. “We will also have a better seating arrangement, new sound and lighting controls, updated video projection equipment, and modern acoustic panels.” Additional construction will include a refurbished exterior patio area and community room that will serve members of the community for group gatherings, social support, meetings, and other purposes. A planning committee will be formed and meet this fall. The project is estimated to be completed in 2024. ECC has been a symbol of community and African American activism since its beginnings in 1972. Mrs. King’s address at ECC in 1983, ultimately influenced the decision to sign the law creating the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. In addition to establishing the federal observance, many other significant events have ties

to ECC, including performances by human right champions, Stevie Wonder, Maya Angelou, Shirley Caesar, James Meredith, and Jesse Jackson. “The state’s gift — the most generous grant the College of Continuing Education has ever received — comes as the current climate in America is divided in the face of the global pandemic, and the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and too many others. At the same time, radically different people are standing together in unity for Black Lives Matter, and as a result their actions are turning into progressive policy reform,” said SDCCD Chancellor Carlos O. Turner Cortez. “We are deeply indebted to the advocacy and support championed by Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins and from elected officials and esteemed c om mu n it y m e mb e r s , Assemblymembers Lorena Gonzalez, Christopher Ward, Akilah Weber, and Senator Ben Hueso, which led to this incredible yearslong effort grant that will forever transform south-

Archive photo of the Educational Cultural Complex in Southeastern San Diego. (Courtesy of SDCCD)

eastern San Diego with a state-of-the-art community theatre.” Prior to his appointment as the district Chancellor, Dr. Cortez served six years as President of the College of Continuing Education where he and Laurie Coskey, Ed.D., Executive Director of the school’s foundation established its Historic Preservation Committee. Together they are working with the city of San Diego and state officials to have ECC named as a Civil Rights Landmark Designation. “It has been extremely pleasing to me that I was able to work closely with the late southeastern Community Theatre/Common Ground Theatre founders Mr. Rufus B. DeWitt and Dr. Robert Matthews and legacy artistic director Dr. Floyd Gaffney,” said Dorothy L. W. Smith, Historic Preservation Committee member. “I wish that Dr. Gaffney, Mr. DeWitt and Dr. Matthews could be here to bear witness to this dream, to refurbish the ECC Theatre, our first ‘home,’ with which we have been associated since its opening in 1976.”

The College of Continuing Education’s former Provost, Dr. Matthews, and philanthropist, Michel Anderson welcomed Mrs. King and the California Commission to ECC in 1983. “Common Ground Theatre congratulates Dr. Carlos Turner Cortez and thanks San Diego legislators for securing the funds to refurbish the ECC Theater,” said Smith. “We look forward to many more years of collaboration with the San Diego Community College of Continuing Education in providing plays in a state-of-the-art theatre for the enjoyment of eager theater goers in the entire San Diego region.” “We can now start dreaming up a sustainable strategy that rightfully reserves this historic symbolism of southeastern San Diego and American Civil Rights and build for future generations,” said Dr. Coskey. Today, ECC is the center of a comprehensive continuing education program serving approximately 31,000 students, many of whom transition to the district’s San Diego City, Mesa, or Miramar colleges for associate and bachelor’s degrees.

THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION COLLABORATE ON

“Doctor, It’s Been Too Long” Campaign San Diegans encouraged to reconnect with their medical providers Sponsored by the American Heart Association Over the past year, many people have missed routine exams, annual physicals, and important health screenings. Delayed checkups, combined with unhealthy habits picked up during the pandemic, can take a physical and emotional toll on your overall wellbeing. “We understand that some may not have been able to prioritize preventative care while living through a pandemic,” explained American Heart Association San Diego Division Chair Yameeka Williams, “but primary and specialty doctor visits are an important way to protect

your health - especially if you have top risk factors for severe COVID-19 complications like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or obesity.” With that in mind, the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary organization devoted to longer, healthier lives, has launched “Doctor, It’s Been Too Long” — a campaign focused on getting San Diegans reconnected with their medical providers. A recent survey reinforces how the pandemic may be negatively impacting people’s future health. At least

23.9% of California residents reported delaying or not getting medical care in the past four weeks because of the pandemic, according to the CDC’s latest Household Pulse Survey. “That hesitancy is impacting our overall health, both physical and mental,” stressed Pamela Gray Payton, VP, Chief Impacts and Partnerships Officer, for The San Diego Foundation, which provided funding for the campaign. “You need to take charge of your health,” Williams stressed. “Schedule those check-ups you may have

missed and reconnect with your provider to ensure you can manage any conditions you may have like high blood pressure or diabetes.” Williams added that while you are taking charge of your health, getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from the novel coronavirus that has now killed more than half a million Americans. Williams stressed that health care professionals have plans to keep you and medical staff safe even

during a pandemic. But if you are uncomfortable or unable to visit your doctor’s office in-person, there are still ways you can connect. “Telemedicine can offer an alternative to skipping those important checkins and check-ups. Video chats through platforms like FaceTime or Zoom can connect you and your doctor face-to-face and voice-to-voice for a personalized visit. And there are many new options for equipment that make home testing and monitoring easy and convenient to help you and your doctor track your progress.”

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COMMUNITY Community Involvement: A Bandage for Traumatized Schools

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NAACP Town Hall unearths fault lines in mental health services for County’s Black youth By A.L. Haynes Contributing Writer

for educators, parents, and students.

Last week, the San Diego branch of the NAACP, G.O.D. Radio, and The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint hosted the second half of an online “town hall” meeting focused on protecting our children physically and mentally during the current CoVid-19 pandemic.

Principal Jackson-Hubbard introduced a cornerstone of the conversation when she stated, “Our site in particular, and many sites in our community, are trauma-informed campuses. Meaning no amount of education, no amount of degrees or professional development can really prepare you for the reality of what we’re dealing with on our campuses … The reality is I’m mom, I’m auntie, I’m a counselor, I’m a therapist, I’m a custodian, and that comes with my role and responsibility as an educator. And so I’ve tried to prepare my staff for that reality.”

The panel featured Dr. Paul Gothold, Superintendent of Schools in the San Diego County Office of Education; Dr. Steve Dorsey, Executive Leadership Coach of Equity in the San Diego County Office of Education; Dr. Lamont Jackson, Interim Superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District; Precious JacksonHubbard, Principal at Bell Middle School in the San Diego Unified School District; and Greg Watkins, a School Psychologist for the Chula Vista Elementary S cho ol Distric t. Drs. John Warren and Sayone Thihalolipavan contributed as special guests. The event was moderated by Dr. Leonard Thompson of G.O.D. Radio; Dr. Jerome Robinson, Health Chair for the San Diego NAACP; and Katrina Hasan Hamilton, Education Chair for the San Diego NAACP. The conversation was wide-ranging and touched on topics such as school preparations, community needs that affect students, and mental health

Jackson-Hubbard also noted that, without teacher and administrator assistance, existing school counselors would be expected to handle 400-500 students each. Dr. Warren underlined this point, noting the lack of financing, staff, and recordkeeping for student mental health services. While taking an overall positive tone on increases in hiring of mental health professionals who are also people of color, Dr. Dorsey nonetheless acknowledged there is a shortage of mental health professionals in the

county generally, much less that shortage of those who reflect our student populations.

on the physical, social, and emotional needs of students actually has a larger impact on success in learning.

He was notably impressed with Principal Jackson-

Dr. Dorsey further noted that educators carry trauma

Hubbard, noting, “She is doing Maslow before Bloom, because that’s the need,” referring to two famous e duc at iona l py ramids. Maslow’s pyramid focuses on physical, social, and emotional needs that have to be met before learning can happen, while Bloom’s pyramid focuses on the levels of learning that can be achieved. While traditional education looked only at levels of learning, modern research shows that focusing

BAPAC Holds Virtual Forum on Gubernatorial Recall By Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer The Black American Political Action Council used its August monthly meeting for a Forum on the California Recall of the Governor. The meeting was moderated by Mr. Mitch Mitchell, Senior Vice President, SDG&E, and noted community participant on all issues affecting our community. The meeting, co-sponsored by the Voice of San Diego, brought together some very well known and respected members of the community to discuss the issue of the recall. Among them were Attorney Dennis Dawson, retired Assistant State Attorney General; retired Public Defender, LaChala Wilson who, in addition to her legal memberships, served two terms as President of the San Diego Branch of the NAACP; Mr. William Rodgrizus, President of the San Diego County Democratic Party; Dr. Gulizzpie, MD and Board of Member of the San Diego Black Nurses Association; along with Mr. Mike Murray and Ms. Airamique Glass-Blake. While BAPAC is a non-partisan political organization,

all participants appeared opposed to the Recall which is the first “Yes or No” question on the ballot which has been mailed to all California registered voters. Ms. Glass-Blake was very strong in her opposition to former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulkner who was a Trump supporter and believed to have failed this City in a number of ways. Most speakers felt that the pandemic was a new experience for all and that much of the opposition faced by the Governor was a matter of opposition to his closing businesses in an effort to save lives.There was strong expression for his leadership in an unusual crisis. There was also mention of his multiple appointments of African Americans and people of color to positions such as the former

Secretary of State to the U.S. Senate and the appointment of the first African American woman to the position of Secretary of State. There was discussion of the importance of his position not only to the State of California, but the nation, if our senior U.S. Senator was to leave office. It would be the Governor of the State that would fill that position. The President of the San Diego County Democratic Party made it clear that there is one question on the ballot: “No” to the recall. We don’t have to vote for one of the 40 some people offering themselves as alternatives. This conversation will clearly continue until Recall Day, September 14, 2021.

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vicariously for their students, stressing the need for students to relate to counselors and mentors in order to develop mental strength, self-worth, and resiliency.

“It’s very important that we understand there is no time limit. There is no amount of money you can throw at our students and our families to convince them that you genuinely care about their wellbeing, that you genuinely care about wanting them to be present, and that you want them to be successful … If we’re going to genuinely be a community school, the community has to be present,” Principal Ja ck s on - Hubb ard stated. She mentioned that San Diego’s Black Men & Women United, in particular, had been instrumental in cutting through red tape to provide for the various needs of Bell Middle School, as well as for the community at large. Though there are longterm plans in place to ramp up school mental health services throughout the county, there is not currently a short-term plan to handle the immediate increase in crises due to the pandemic.

Finding assistance can seem daunting for many parents, especially when faced with the confusion and caveats found in health insurance. Dr. Gothold mentioned some mental health resources on the San Diego County Office of Education website, but the information is difficult to find, requiring both familiarity with educational jargon and the patience to find and click through five or more links. The resource list can be found directly at: https://www. sdcoe.net/student-services/ student-support/Pages/mental-health.aspx. Schools and districts may list additional resources on their websites or in the school office. For immediate assistance, the county’s Mental Health Crisis Line is available by phone 24/7 at 888-724-7240. The SDV&V’s coverage of local news in San Diego County is supported by the Ethnic Media Sustainability Initiative, a program created by California Black Media and Enthnic Media Services to support minority-owned-andoperated community newspapers across California.

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During a briefing hosted by Ethnic Media Services and C alifornia Black Media, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond asserted that the district has implemented all “safety and COVID mitigation measures” to resume in-person instruction. “The state allows independent study for those who have a medical need or need an alternative to in-person instruction. But we have learned that our students have suffered from a lack of educators and peers, while mental health needs have increased and our learning gaps have been exacerbated,” said Thurmond, speaking from the campus of the Girls’ Academic Leadership Academy (GALA).

Students of color and low-income students have been the most affected by the pandemic not only in terms of loss of human life within their families and the trauma that this entails, but also because of their difficulties in accessing virtual education online. One million students statewide still lack access to high-speed internet. Thurmond said California is creating “infrastructure for more broadband” in rural and border communities. “We recognize that many students have experienced the trauma of the pandemic,” Thurmond said. “There is more than $4 billion available for mental health services for youth up to age 25, more than $3 billion for community schools to

have comprehensive mental health support, and support for families with universal meals.” Other initiatives include hiring more staff to work with students in literacy programs, one-on-one tutoring, professional development, special education, and multilingual learning. The superintendent acknow ledged that “our families are skeptical and scared,” but he invited them to “translate that fear into action” by vaccinating their children and relatives older than 12. He said that last week the district contacted 500,000 California households to spread a message in several languages: vaccines are available and free for everyone regardless of

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option in the U.S., said it hopes to do so later this year. Full approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine means it meets the same “very high standards required of all the approved vaccines we rely on every day,” said Dr. Jesse Goodman of Georgetown University, a former FDA vaccine chief. That should help “anyone who still has concerns gain confidence” in the shots. The FDA’s action may also lead to more vaccine mandates covering students, employees and customers. “Mandating becomes much easier when you have full approval,” said Dr. Carlos del Rio of Emory University. “I think a lot of businesses have been waiting for it.” The FDA, like regulators in Europe and much of the rest of the world, initially allowed emergency use of

Pfizer’s vaccine based on a study that tracked 44,000 people 16 and older for at least two months — the time period when serious side effects typically arise. In reaching Monday’s decision, the FDA said safety tracking of millions of doses found serious side effects remain extremely rare, such as chest pain and heart inflammation a few days after the second dose, mostly in young men. As for effectiveness, six months into Pfizer’s original study, the vaccine remained 97% protective against severe COVID-19. Those findings came before the delta variant began spreading, but other data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the vaccine is still doing a good job preventing severe disease caused by that mutant.

Some Dallas local AfricanAmerican thinkers also express thoughts about the CRT brawl. Robert Edison is a veteran Dallas educator and African-American history and culture authority. He said his profession of teaching students about the American experience obligates him to “tell the truth, the whole truth.” But history textbooks often make that goal difficult because all are written by humans with their own perspectives on past events. Vincent Hall, a corporate and Dallas County manager and Black community advocate, suggests that many fierce clashes result from individuals and groups that know little about CRT’s origin in the mid1970s and its growth spurt that began in 1989.

immigration status or health insurance. They have even awarded $100 gift cards to some of those vaccinated. “While (vaccines) are new to most of us, they are not new to scientists,” Thurmond reiterated. Messengers such as California General Surgeon and pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris, labor rights leader Dolores Huerta, activist Karen Korematsu, daughter of Fred T. Korematsu, who was detained at a Japanese internment camp, and former professional basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, have been talking about the importance of people across all racial groups and backgrounds getting vaccinated. They want the public to know that the ability to take time off from work to get vaccinated and recover

Misinformed opponents spout fallacies, he said, proving that they know little or nothing about the motives of existence of scholar Derrick Bell, one of CRT’s prime founders. “If you can’t get to the root, you can’t get to the tree at all,” Hall concludes. Educator, minister and historian Dr. LaTrese Adkins agreed that news media rolls out regular CRT updates to a general public that still understands little about the issue. CRT was formulated for and by academicians who have their own lexicon and culture, said Dr. Adkins who is a Black Republican. It was an inappropriate appropriation of something that was never meant to do what they are trying to make it do,” Dr. Adkins said. “That’s going to be full of problems.”

from the shot is guaranteed by California state law.

provides implicit bias training to educators.

“We’ve given money to our schools to support outdoor classrooms, air purification and air filtration systems, improving ventilation, and access to PPE (personal protective equipment).” Thurmond mentioned that his office is also providing needed support to families with students in schools affected by fires and natural disasters.

“During the pandemic we created a new guide for how school districts can create their own ethnic studies curriculum, so students of color can learn about the contributions of their ancestors to make this a great state,” said the superintendent.

Due to fears that some students and parents have of going back to school because of the hate crimes that have occurred since the beginning of the pandemic, especially in the Asian American community, Thurmond launched an initiative called “education to end hate” that

This is our moment to build it better, to ensure equity at the center… We have the way to begin the work that we need to close those learning gaps that we were dealing with historically, and the ones that have been exacerbated by the pandemic,” he concluded.

A popular 1940s cover depicts a cartoon illustration of a Black child with stereotypical Black features of big lips, buck eyes and nappy hair. Perhaps the solution to all this is one that poet, author, filmmaker, educator M. K. Asante Jr. devised when in 2008 he wrote the poem “Two Sets of Notes” in chapter 10 of his book “It’s Bigger than Hip Hop.” The then 26-year-old said the poem is for Black students who suspect that teachers, Anglo and Black, are force-feeding myths about history from textbooks with distorted and personalized perspectives. Rather than argue with the instructors, the young poet offers his solution, brief excerpts from his poem here:

Two Sets of Notes – by M. K. Asante Jr. They label me militant and Black national radical Trying to put my learning process on sabbatical… They even try to get me to see Their point of view from a brother that looks like me …I always take two sets of notes, One set to ace the test and One set I call the truth …Their history is built on high-rise lies The pyramids were completed Before Greece or Rome were conceptualized…Black children…don’t let them fool you With selective memory…Always take two sets of notes.

fair.” Bethany was founded in Michigan in 1944, initially operating an orphanage in Grand Rapids before expanding into adoption and foster care. It now provides services in more than 30 states and nearly a dozen countries.

Bethany to spark this conversation.” Sankaran says the pandemic has exposed the structural inequities Black people face in housing, employment and criminal justice, which “are the dynamics that drive families into the foster care system.”

It is the nation’s largest evangelical Christian child welfare agency, and over the decades, was viewed warily by some children’s rights advocates for policies they perceived as too heavily focused on adoption instead of family preservation. Bethany has evolved in recent years, ending its international adoption programs and announcing that it would begin serving LGBTQ parents nationwide.

He noted that the areas of his hometown of Ann Arbor hardest hit by COVID19 were Black neighborhoods that also accounted for most of the city’s child welfare cases. “Child welfare agencies cannot address this on their own,” he said. “They need to link up with other agencies and come up with a more holistic plan.” Angelo McClain, CEO of the National Association of Social Workers, said there’s been a surge of concern within his organization about racial issues, prompting a series of virtual town halls for members about racism, white privilege and police reform. “People are trying to leverage this moment to bring about change,” McClain said.

Thurmond acknowledged that the system hasn’t done enough for all students.

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parents or aging out of the system. Williams oversees domestic programs for Bethany Christian Services, which released a report last April detailing racial disparities in its programs for the first time and joining in broader calls to combat them. As Black families reel from the COVID-19 pandemic and the nation confronts racial injustice, Bethany’s leaders and others connected to the child welfare system believe the moment has come for fundamental changes, notably through better support for at-risk families so fewer children are removed from their homes on the grounds of neglect. “It’s a perfect opportunity to say let’s stop the madness of unnecessarily removing kids,” said Ira Lustbader, chief program officer and litigation director at the national advocacy group Children’s Rights. “This is an urgent racial justice issue.” Bethany’s report is the first large-scale study of

its foster care work based on a racial breakdown of the children. The study reviewed hundreds of cases from programs in four cities — Atlanta, Philadelphia, Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan — comparing trends during the pandemic with those from 2019.

rejecting people who want to adopt or be foster parents. A major purpose of the law was to enable more white families to adopt Black children from foster care, but Williams said this ostensibly colorblind philosophy “can cause a lot of harm to children of color.”

Among the findings: Black children accounted for 32% of the children in Bethany’s programs, compared with 13% of the overall U.S. child population. And compared with white, multiracial and Hispanic children, Black children had the lowest rate of reunification with their biological parents — 19%. Bethany offered several recommendations, notably that governments at all levels should expand support for at-risk families before a child is removed and intensify efforts to reunify children if they are removed.

“It’s been a source of great pain if there wasn’t space in their families to have conversations about race,” she said, urging changes in the law so that social workers can assess the ability of parents to undertake a transracial adoption. Among Black adults who adopt Black children from foster care, there’s often a keen awareness of the system’s racial inequities. Leslie Eason, 42, an attorney in Atlanta, has adopted a teenager from a group home and is close to completing the adoption of one of his friends. Both are 17.

Bethany also urged a reevaluation of a 1994 federal law that prohibits child welfare organizations from considering race as a basis for

“I don’t want to criticize people who are trying to do good, but I think these group homes are terrible places,” Eason said. “It ends

up being a place of last resort, with no resources to help these youths become the people they need to become.” Another Atlanta woman, Bridgette Griffin, has adopted a 3-year-old Black girl from foster care and been a foster parent to many other children, including teenage girls and babies. Griffin had two stints in foster care as a child, totaling about 12 years, before she left the system at 19 and worked for several years in a strip club. Things changed after she started volunteering at a group home and enjoyed working with the girls. Though she thrives on being a foster mom, she sees traces of racism ingrained in the child welfare system. “You see the difference in the courts — two kids coming in for the same type of neglect,” she said. “The judge looks at them differently, the social workers deal with them differently. There’s more sympathy for the white parents, unfortunately. ... It’s not

Vivek Sankaran, a University of Michigan law professor who advocates for the rights of children and parents in child welfare cases, said Bethany’s report “gives me hope that we are finally recognizing the harms we have inflicted on families. We need unlikely voices like

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Zambia Celebrates Peaceful Transfer of Power After Elections By Farai Mutsaka Associated Press Business quickly returned to normal in Zambia on Tuesday, August 17, a day after veteran opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema was declared president-elect and the incumbent president Edgar Lungu conceded his election defeat.

the capital, Lusaka, to be in charge of security for the 59-year old businessman turned politician. Zambia has established a reputation as one of Africa’s stable democracies, with regular elections and peaceful transfers of power since

Zambia’s peaceful transition from one leader to another, from one political party to another “is a major shot in the arm for democracy not just in Zambia but well beyond its borders,” said Nic Cheeseman, professor of politics at the University of Birmingham.

Citizens brushed aside concerns of violent chaos that had been prevalent in the tense days before and after voting day last week. Traffic was busy in the capital, Lusaka, while businesses and markets reopened. Many residents are still marveling at the southern African country’s rapid return to normal. When Aahil Phiri saw a convoy of police and military vehicles zoom toward Hichilema’s residence, he didn’t know what to make of it. “I thought ‘Oh my God, they’re going to arrest him again!’ Then I thought ‘No, they can’t arrest him using those luxury cars. That’s not how they took him in the past,’” he said. “I was confused.” But the convoy was carrying security commanders going to pledge allegiance to Hichilema, the man who had been arrested several times and once charged with treason. Several other low-ranking police officers had already taken their place at Hichilema’s palatial residence on the outskirts of

Supporters of Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema remove campaign posters of Zambian President Edgar Lungu from street poles in Lusaka, Zambia, Monday Aug, 16, 2021. Hichilema has won the southern African country’s presidency after taking more than 50% of the vote. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

founding president, the late Kenneth Kaunda, introduced multi-party democracy and subsequently accepted defeat in 1991. However, fears of a reversal of those gains emerged recently as Lungu closed some media houses and detained critics, such as Hichilema. Lungu had deployed military onto the streets and had signaled that he would contest the results in which he lost by a large margin to Hichilema. But hours later he conceded, even calling Hichilema “my brother.” Later the two rivals were pictured together, smiling.

Shining a Spotlight on Resistance Among Young African Women Voice & Viewpoint Newswire “It is only by being “too much” that new cracks in the wall of patriarchal dictatorships can emerge.” These words from award-winning blogger and Pan-African feminist activist, Rosebell Kagumire in her essay entitled “African Young Women Resisting Beyond Borders” underscores young African women’s utilization of the Internet to bring attention to sexual violence, police brutality, and gender disparities. A recent chain of events emphasizing resistance on a global stage, has opened the doors for the composition to make its way to the forefront of conversations again. At the Tokyo Olympics, United States gymnast, Simone Biles, sent shockwaves throughout the world when she withdrew from the team competition and later individual events, to focus on her mental health. Citing the necessity of having her body and mind in sync, the now seven-time Olympic medalist chose not to follow the status quo of “pushing through.” Instead, she used her platform to empha-

“A long w it h Ma l aw i, Zambia is now one of the only countries in the world that managed to move towards democracy during the pandemic,” he told The Associated Press, referring to the neighboring country where an opposition leader was also recently elected. “As a result, Africa is leading the way when it comes to good news stories — and that will inspire activists and pro-democracy groups across the continent,” said Cheeseman, who was in Zambia to follow the elections. Zambia has “shown the world that after all, Africa is

capable of handling its own affairs,” tweeted Ernest Bai Koroma, former president of Sierra Leone, who led the African Union’s mission observing the elections. Opposition supporters in Zimbabwe, Zambia’s southern neighbor, are watching enviously. “I salute the Zambian army, police, intel (intelligence) and the electoral commission for the exemplary professionalism and independence. Africa leads! Zimbabwe, you are next,” tweeted Nelson Chamisa, Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader. Zimbabwe has a history of disputed polls and the same party has ruled the country since it achieved independence in 1980. Some analysts are cautious though, noting that unlike some African countries, Zambia’s institutions have a history of respecting vote outcomes. In the meantime, Zambians are just happy that the country’s democracy has passed a stern test. “This is the Zambia we want, the Zambia we know!” said Gift Nyirongo, one of scores of street vendors who are again out on Lusaka’s busy streets selling everything from food to clothes, kitchenware and medicines. “We can now start looking for money to feed our families without fear of bloodshed.”

to speak publicly, Sheena Bageine, a social media a c t iv i st , anony mou sly posted their stories online. Subsequently, her arrest triggered a new Twitter hashtag.

Kagumire does the same by highlighting the various ways these women have developed a collective voice to demand an end to experienced injustices. Her essay begins with an explanation regarding last year’s Twitter uproar after dozens of Ugandan women disclosed they’re victims of sexual assault and harassment. Referencing movements that have pushed for accountability and consequences, Kagumire referred to the viral revealing as “Uganda’s own #MeToo movement.”

“Young Ugandan women responded, from lawyers to mental health specialists to social media warriors, and the #FreeSheena hashtag trended. Within a few hours, she had become a liability for compromised police who released her on bail. Sheena’s case is still ongoing. But the actions of her peers and the solidarity she evoked shows how agile young women’s mobilization in the digital age is, despite the entrenched hegemonies that still prevail in daily life.”

“These young women were building on the bravery of women who had earlier told their stories despite the public wrath they faced.” Noting mounting displeasure, Kagumire explains how the “patriarchal power” structure uses its authority to silence women. Standing in the gap for those afraid

Kagumire contends in her essay that despite the resistance, “millions of young women across the African continent have found a common voice for community building, organizing, and mobilization, taking advantage of the steady increase of Internet penetration and the proliferation of cheaper smartphones.”

What is Being Done to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines Globally? By Maria Cheng Associated Press What is being done to distribute COVID-19 vaccines globally? Several groups are working to get shots to poor countries, but they’re falling far short of what’s needed to curb outbreaks around the world. Among the efforts is COVAX, which relies on donations from rich countries and private funders. The group has missed its own distribution targets largely because it didn’t have the resources to secure vaccine supplies early on in the pandemic. As of mid-August, COVAX has distributed about 207 million doses to 138 countries and territories. That’s compared with more than 417 million doses distributed in just the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. COVAX was created last year to try and ensure vaccines are distributed fairly and is led by public health agencies including the World Health Organization. Without enough purchased vaccines, COVAX is now relying on donated shots from wealthy countries, but most of the pledged doses won’t be delivered this year. Logistics are another problem. To get vaccines from COVAX, countries have to

“These young women were building on the bravery of women who had earlier told their stories despite the public wrath they faced.”

size the power of using one’s voice and actions to draw attention to unrealistic expectations, supremacy structures, and the muting of victims.

How are COVID-19 vaccines being distributed globally? (AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin)

To support this fact, she references a 2019 Afrobarometer report stating, “women who regularly use the Internet has more than doubled over the past five years in 34 African countries.” The percentage increased from 11 to 26. Despite the rise, women are still less likely to own a mobile phone, computer, or phone with Internet capabilities, access the Internet regularly, or receive their news from an online source.

to many despite the years of resistance from Sudanese women. Social media provided them with a platform to spread their message abroad, resulting in an overthrow of the Bashir regime.

Although accessibility is limited, women like Biles continue to seize opportunities to underline injustices as they arise. Later, in her writing, Kagumire steers the conversation back to the use of hashtags to create awareness around long perceived “women’s issues.”

In areas where online access remains limited, “young feminist movements and collectives remain marginalized even in young people’s movements pushing for political changes.” Kagumire stated. “Young people in Africa are increasingly organizing in search of radical change in the way African nations are governed, to deliver dignity and respect for citizens’ voices. Without the equal participation and leadership of young feminists, however, such a social transformation will remain elusive.”

The #SudanWomenProtest, which began in 2019, targeted the leadership of Omar al Bashir (former Sudan head of state). Thousands of women united in rejecting policies that gave credence to sexist and discriminatory laws. The revolt was a shock

Absolutes such as these are the reasons it’s imperative for women to gather to strategize and implement plans of action. While the organization of like-minded individuals in many African countries is becoming more of a focus in mainstream

show how they’ll distribute the shots and prioritize high-risk people like health workers and the elderly. But some countries that are in desperate need of vaccines haven’t been able to show they can carry out such plans and lack the funds to carry out immunization campaigns. Other groups have been stepping in to help. In July, the African Union said it bought 400 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson shot for 45 African countries. China, Russia and the U.S. have donated millions of vaccines to countries. And in June, the leading industrial nations known as the Group of Seven said they would donate 1 billion doses to poor countries. The G-7 countries are Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States. Still, that’s far short of the 11 billion doses WHO says are needed to stop the pandemic. To protect people at high risk for severe illness in poor countries, WHO has urged rich countries to immediately donate more doses and to stop plans for immunizing children and giving booster doses. “We are making conscious choices right now not to protect those in need,” said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. media, the years of work is evident. In 2006, women from various African countries met to establish the African Feminist Forum. According to charter documents, “the space was crafted as an autonomous space in which African feminists from all walks of life at different levels of engagement within the feminist movement such as mobilizing at local levels for women’s empowerment to academia, could reflect on a collective basis and chart ways to strengthen and grow the feminist movement on the continent.” As many of the movements have hinged upon grassroots efforts, Kagumire points out the necessity of women in parliament positions to generate lasting change. To create a power shift, women must continue to demand that their humanity be recognized even if it’s deemed as “asking for too much.” Distributed by APO Group on behalf of US-Africa Bridge Building Project.

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EDUCATION Introducing The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative

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FOSSI welcomes 151 Inaugural Scholarship Recipients Courtesy of the American Chemistry Council The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) recently welcomed the inaugural class of FOSSI scholarship recipients, chosen from more than 1,700 applicants. The 2021 FOSSI scholars represent 28 states across the nation and plan to major in 17 unique STEM majors at 26 at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Launched in 2020 by the American Chemistry C ou n c i l ( AC C ) , t h e American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), The Chemours Company and the HBCU Week Foundation, FOSSI is a national chemical industry-wide program which provides scholarships to students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at HBCUs. FOSSI also connects these students to leadership development, mentoring and internship opportunities at more than 40 sponsoring companies.

“The 151 students chosen for this year’s Future of STEM scholars represent some of the brightest and most ambitious students from across the country, and we are thrilled to recognize and reward their achievements.” stated Chemours Chairman of the Board and FOSSI Founding Chairman, Mark Vergnano. “Today’s world faces enormous challenges, from tackling climate change to enhancing our nation’s infrastructure and ensuring the safety of our country against cyberattacks. The skills, talent and diverse backgrounds of our scholars will help unlock the innovative solutions to make the world a better place for us all,” Vergnano continued. The scholarship recipients were invited to participate in a virtual welcome celebration on July 30, featuring remarks from the FOSSI Founding Partners, opportunities for scholars to network with each other and the

FOSSI sponsors, and a keynote presentation from Dr. Christine Grant, Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Associate Dean of Faculty Advancement in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. Grant is also the founder of STEM Resilience, which provides resources to individuals pursuing STEM careers, and president-elect of AIChE. In accepting a FOSSI scholarship, Nia Richardson, a future Environmental Science major at Howard University, stated, “This scholarship will make a huge difference in my education. With such a huge investment in my career and a group of people to help guide me along the way, doing well in school is a given.” Having exceeded the program’s ambitious initial goal to fund 150 scholarships in 2021, FOSSI aims to support 1000 students in future years. Applications for 2022 FOSSI scholarships will open October 1. To learn more or to apply, visit  FutureofSTEMscholars.org.

Explore the Connection Between Math and the Arts While often thought of as two completely distinct subjects, art and math are intrinsically entwined. Not only can learning the fundamentals of one subject help a student excel in the other, but combining the subjects can make the traditionally intimidating field of math more accessible and approachable. As more attempts are being made to integrate the arts into STEM learning at school, you can reinforce the intersection at home in the following ways:

ematical principles. Take a photography course together to examine how focal length, aperture and shutter speed affect images.

• Explore history: Encourage your child to read books that explore the collision of art and math, such as “The Golden Ratio: The Story of Phi, the World’s Most Astonishing Number.” While authored by an astrophysicist, it’s meant for readers of all backgrounds to enjoy.

• Visualize it: Be sure your child is equipped with a top notch graphing calculator that provides visual support for mathematical exploration. Using a graphing calculator, students can apply mathematical formulas to create their own designs, art and even drawings. Look for a high-definition, easy-tooperate option. Or check out Classpad.net, a free, all-encompassing online calculator alternative, with all the functionality of a handheld calculator.

• Say cheese: Photography incorporates many math-

• Enjoy fine arts: From the Dutch graphic artist

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• M.C. Escher and his world famous lithographs, woodcuts and wood engravings, to the contemporary American sculptor Bathsheba Grossman who uses 3-D printing and computer programming to design mathematical sculptures, there are many visual artists for whom math is the very basis of their work. Take time to explore their collections and get inspired. With a hands-on approach to mathematics and art, you can help your child foster a love of both subjects. (StatePoint)

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Study: During Pandemic, Students Taking Courses Online Got A Lot More Sleep Zenger News Desk

A new study has indicated that different teaching strategies imposed by schools during the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic differences in when and how much students slept. The findings of the study titled “Changing school start times: impact on sleep in primary and secondary school students” are published in the journal “SLEEP.” Notably, students receiving online instruction without live classes or scheduled teacher interactions woke up the latest and slept the most. Students receiving in-person instruction in schools woke up the earliest and slept the least. Beginning in March 2020, as states and cities imposed lockdowns to prevent the spread of Covid-19, schools and school districts began to teach children very differently. Some schools retained in-person instruction in school buildings. Others moved to hybrid instruction and went entirely online. There were dramatic differences in scheduling requirements

(e.g., specific start time, dayto-day variability in scheduled instruction). Online options also differed. Some schools required students to sign on to online classes at particular times and interact with teachers directly. Other schools did not offer scheduled classes, and student work was entirely self-directed. From Oct. 14, 2020, to Nov. 26, 2020, researchers recruited United States adolescents in grades 6-12 through social media (Facebook and Instagram) to examine associations among instructional approaches, school start times, and sleep during the Covid-19 pandemic. Adolescents selected one of three instructional approaches for each weekday (Monday – Friday) during the previous week: in-person, online/synchronous (live online classes or interactions with teachers), or online/ asynchronous (online, but without live classes or scheduled teacher interactions). Researchers received complete sleep outcome data from 5,245 adolescents from across the United States.

For in-person instructional days, 20.4 percent of middle school and 37.2 percent of high school students reported getting sufficient sleep (at least 9 hours for middle school and at least 8 hours for high school). 38.7 percent of middle school and 56.9 percent of high school students reported getting sufficient sleep for students taking online classes. But over 62 percent of middle school and more than 81 percent of high school students taking courses online without live classes reported getting sufficient sleep. Students in both middle and high school got more sleep if they had later school start times. However, even when students had the exact early start times, more online courses requiring them to sign in at specific times got sufficient sleep than students receiving in-person instruction. “Without the required transportation time or time required to get ready for school in the morning, online students were able to wake later and thus get more sleep,” said Lisa Meltzer, the lead author of the study. See SLEEP page 23

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BUSINESS NEWS AARP REPORT:

‘Consumer Fraud in America: The Black Experience’ By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr. Correspondent Black adults most often encounter the government imposter, lottery, and work-from-home scams, according to a new AARP report: “Consumer Fraud in America: The Black Experience.” The report authors wrote that for both fake job postings and romance scams, Black adults far outrank White and other racial groups but are on par with Latino adults. Black and White – and other racial groups – adults rank being targeted by immigration scams the lowest. Further, Black adults under age 30 are most likely to report being targeted by a scam as nearly 1 in 5 between the ages of 18 and 29 report being targeted by a government impostor or mortgage scam. The report revealed that the rank of awareness of scams differs by race. Compared to White and other racial groups or Latino adults, Black adults reported higher awareness of fake job postings, Covid-19 stimulus payment, work-from-home, tax preparation, and Black Lives Matter scams. They also reported lower awareness of utility, grandparent, immigration, and business coaching scams.

“Exposure to scams – being targeted and, or a victim – among Black adults was on par with other racial groups, with about one-quarter reporting being a target of two or more scams,” noted AARP researchers. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Incidence of scam awareness also varied significantly by racial groups in the report. Black adults reported lower awareness of utility, grandparent, and immigration scams than one or both of the other racial groups. AARP commissioned Precision Market Research, Latino Decisions, and the African American Research Collaborative to conduct the study, where 2,808 American adults participated. The study focused on Black and Latino adults. The researchers concluded that education is critical in helping consumers spot and avoid scams. However, the survey indicated that Educational efforts about scams and fraud might underserved black adults compared with White and other racial groups. According to the report, Black older adults, less

affluent, and female, are less aware of scams, putting them at higher risk of experiencing a scam. Black adults who are men attained a bachelor’s degree and reported annual incomes of $100,000 or more indicate a greater incidence of losing money to a scam, the report continued. Compared with White and other racial groups, Black adults are less likely to have robocall protection or have posted their phone numbers to the National Do Not Call Registry; these protections are designed to reduce fraud susceptibility. In addition to the direct economic consequences associated with scams, the survey identifies physical and emotional health consequences that Black adults suffer after a scam experience. “Exposure to scams – being targeted and, or a victim – See FRAUD page 23

Shopping Online? Know Your Retailer and Your Rights by Colleen Tressler Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC COVID opened the door for scammers to double down on their worst practices, while preying on consumers during an unprecedented global pandemic. That includes

some bad actors who have been taking advantage of online shoppers in search of hard-to-find items like face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

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In June 2021, the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against one of those bad actors. The Commission alleged that Frank Romero (doing business as Trend Deploy) failed to deliver advertised PPE on time — if at all. What’s more, Romero didn’t tell customers about shipping delays, offer order cancellations, or give refunds. And even worse, although consumers thought Romero was selling them N95 masks, in reality Romero sent them cloth masks that did not have the protective qualities he promised. This case is part of the FTC’s continuing effort to

of the product carefully. If the seller has name-brand goods at steeply discounted prices, they might be fakes.

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address “onlineshopping” fraud that seeks to exploit high demand for PPE and other COVID-related products. When you shop online, sellers are supposed to ship your order within the time stated in their ads, or within 30 days if the ads don’t give a time. If a seller can’t ship within the promised time, it has to give you a revised shipping date, with the chance to either cancel your

order for a full refund or accept the new shipping date. So before you shop online, especially from an unfamiliar retailer, remember these three things:

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Check out the company or product. Search online for the name plus terms like “review,” “complaint,” or “scam.” See what other people say about it. Read the seller’s description

Look at the terms of the sale. Make note of the total price, including taxes, shipping, and handling; the expected delivery date; and policies for refunds, including who pays for return shipping and if there is a restocking fee.

Pay by credit card. You’ll get protections under federal law, so you don’t have to pay for things you ordered but didn’t get. Remember, if you see a scam, or want to report a problem about online shopping, tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Five Fast Tips To Keep More Of Your Money With day-to-day activities affected by the coronavirus, many people greatly reduced their spending. While saving money is great, a solid financial plan is even better. Here are hints on how:

Make a budget, but focus on the things that you can control. You can’t change your mortgage or rent payment overnight, but you can eat more meals at home.

#2 keep the cash. You can Clear the clutter, but

use sites such as Declutter, Facebook Marketplace and Offer Up to profit from the things you no longer need.

Simplify your subscriptions. Today there are subscriptions for everything from entertainment to plants. It’s easy to lose track of how much money you’re really spending. Make a list

and do away with subscriptions you don’t fully use.

Plan major purchases. If you’ll need a new dryer, roof or car, figure out how much it will cost so that you can start saving.

#5 bished electronics. You

Buy used or refur-

can find great smartphones,

You can save money by getting good warranties on new or used appliances.

laptops and other electronics in good condition on such sites as Gazelle, Swappa or eBay. Another tip for saving money is to use Upsie for the most affordable warranties for your electronics, appliances and more. (NAPSI)

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COVID-19 UPDATES What To Do if Your

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Vaccines Affect My Chances of Pregnancy?

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As you begin to travel, return to work or school, and go out into your community, it is good to have your COVID-19 vaccine card as proof of vaccination. If you lose your vaccine card, there are steps you can take to get documentation proving your vaccination record:

Contact your vaccination provider directly to access your vaccination record. If you cannot contact your vaccination provider, contact your state health department’s immunization information system (IIS). Vaccination providers need

to report COVID-19 vaccinations to their IIS and related systems. Some states have vaccine portals where you can download a copy of your record.

You may have to submit an online request to receive a copy of your record. If you know your card is missing, start this process sooner rather than later.

COVID-19 Booster Shots Available for

Immunocompromised San Diegans By José A. Álvarez County of San Diego San Diegans with moderately to severely compromised immune systems can get a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine to fight waning immunity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the recommendation late last week because these people are more susceptible to severe disease from the virus. When making the recommendation, the CDC provided a very specific list of conditions for people who should receive the additional dose.

“San Diegans who are immunocompromised should speak with their doctor to determine the best course of action,” said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “The best protection against COVID-19 is the vaccine and a third dose will help most people with compromised immune systems from developing severe illness from the virus.” The estimated immunocompromised population in San Diego County is about 26,000. The County has begun working on vaccine plans to meet the guidance being drafted by the CDC for an expansion of additional doses in late September. No

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details are available currently. In the meantime, Wooten continued to urge unvaccinated San Diegans to get their first dose and for those due a second dose to not delay. The D elt a v ar i ant , which is more contagious, continues to drive up the number of cases Photo Source: CDC being reported in the region. “The COVID19 vaccine is the best way to get us out of this pandemic,” Wooten said. “Get vaccinated now to avoid getting

What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I’m pregnant? AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin

By Ali Swenson Associated Press Do the COVID-19 vaccines affect my chances of pregnancy? No, there’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant despite a myth suggesting otherwise.

sick and passing the virus to others, especially people who are more vulnerable to the disease.” The COVID-19 vaccine is available at medical providers, retail pharmacies, community clinics and County public health centers for people who do not have a medical provider. For a list of locations and more information, visit www.coronavirus-sd.com/vaccine.

Medical experts say there’s no biological reason the shots would affect fertility. And real-world evidence offers more assurance for anyone worried about their chances of conceiving: In Pfizer’s study, a similar number of women became pregnant in the group given the vaccine as in the group given dummy shots. Researchers are starting to study anecdotal reports of short-term changes to periods after the vaccine, but there’s no indication so far that the shots put fertility at risk, said Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, a gynecologist and profes-

sor at the Yale University School of Medicine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and obstetrician groups also recommend COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant individuals, who have a higher risk of severe illness if infected with the coronavirus. Research shows pregnant people who get the virus are more likely to be admitted to intensive care, receive invasive ventilation and die than their nonpregnant peers. The CDC also followed tens of thousands of pregnant women who got the vaccines and found they had comparable pregnancy outcomes to pregnant women before the pandemic. So whether you are thinking about having a baby, trying to conceive or undergoing fertility treatments, you should not delay vaccination, says Dr. Denise Jamieson, chair of the department of gynecology and obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

COVID-19 STATUS TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

318,152 REPORTED TESTS

5,810,844 HOSPITALIZED

16,283

Free Vaccine Event at Las Americas Premium Outlets Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Sharp HealthCare will be hosting a free COVID19 Vaccine event at Las Americas Premium Outlets on the weekend of 09/10/21. Please help spread the word in our communities about this opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Details below:

Where: Las Americas Premium Outlets, 4211 Camino De La Plaza, San Diego, CA 92173 near the Tommy Hilfiger and Reebok stores

When: Friday, September 10 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Saturday, September 11 12:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday, September 12 12:00pm - 4:00pm This vaccine is provided free of charge. Documentation/ Proof of citizenship or immigration status is not required. Persons over 12 years old may receive the vaccine. Appointments can be made at www. myturn.ca.gov, but walk-ins with no appointment are welcome.

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1,748 SOURCE: County of San Diego, HHSA as of 8/25/21

COUNTY COVID-19

VACCINATION RATES BY RACE / ETHNICITY Black or African American 2.9% Race and Ethnicity Unknown 6% Other/ Multiple Race 9.9%

Asian 12.3%

Native Hawaiian or Other Paciﬁc Islander 0.7% American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%

White 38.7%

Latino or Hispanic 29.2%

SOURCE: County of San Diego. Last updated 8/25/2021

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HEALTHY LIVING

Top 5 Ways to Stay Cool This Summer in SD County Parks By Gig Conaughton County of San Diego Summer is in full swing and hey — it can be hot out there. But that doesn’t have to stop you from enjoying the great outdoors. You can beat the heat and still enjoy the County of San Diego’s parks!

Bike: Break out the bicycle and visit the 22.5-mile Bayshore Bikeway that travels on roads, trails and paths from the Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego to Coronado and back!

In fact, here’s a list of the Top Five ways you can stay cool, be cool and have a cool time at County parks this summer.

Two: Visit Park’s Airconditioned Nature Centers

One: Hit the Water or Break the Bike Out! Hit the fountains or splash pads: You don’t have to go to the beach to enjoy the water. You can visit our fantastic fountains at the Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego or you can cool off at our splash pads at Hilton Head County Park in El Cajon and Sweetwater Summit Regional Park in Bonita. Go Fishing: Cast your fishing pole from shore at Lake Morena County Park in Campo. You’ll be hooked! Check the webpage for fishing and rental boating fees. Call our Fishing Report line at (619) 687-1496 for the daily info on what’s open, what’s biting and how to prepare.

Tour our air-conditioned Nature Centers in Santa Ysabel and San Elijo Lagoon. The 6,000 square-foot Santa Ysabel Nature Center features a variety of educational displays. The 979-acre San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Preserve in Cardiff is one of San Diego’s oldest wetlands, with hiking and a TRACK trail. The nature center has museum-quality interactive exhibits showing the history and development of the ecological reserve, as well as the plants and animals that thrive on site.

Every month, you can try night hiking at locations like Sycamore Canyon/ G o o d a n Ranch County Preserve, Flinn Springs County Park and Dos Picos County Park. Find out more in our new County Parks monthly programs guide published a few days before the end of each month.

Three: Check Out the Nighttime Parks Circuit

Star Parties: We also offer Star Parties the second Saturday of each month, weather permitting, at Oakoasis County Preserve, where you join park rangers and gaze at the night skies. You can also take twilight hikes to search for bats and scorpions, using high-powered telescopes with the pros, and stay overnight in group camping areas in the summer.

Night Hiking: County parks regularly schedule a whole host of nighttime events.

Sing Along: Once a month, parents and kids can sing along at the Hullabaloo

Covered California Has Health Plans

Monthly premiums as low as $1 through the end of 2021 4 . Dental and Vision Coverage: Children’s preventive dental benefits are automatically included in the health plans Covered California offers, and these services are provided for free. Adults, for additional costs, can add dental and vision coverage once they’ve selected health plans. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The best bang for your buck out there may be the deal that hundreds of thousands of Californians are getting for comprehensive health insurance coverage through Covered California. Thanks to new and expanded financial help from the American Rescue Plan, they are paying just $1 per month for quality coverage. “For less than the price of a bus ride, a cup of coffee, or a soda, many Californians are able to get high-quality coverage from some of the best doctors and hospitals in the country,” said Peter V. Lee, executive director of Covered California. “Do not miss out on this historic opportunity, you owe it to yourself to check it out and see what this new financial help can mean for you and your family.” The landmark American Rescue Plan not only increased the amount of financial help that is now available for Californians, it also increased the number of Californians who are eligible for the lower monthly premiums, but consumers can only get this deal on health plans purchased through Covered California.

Coverage has been extended and lasts until the end of 2021! Here are five hidden health insurance gems offered through Covered California:

1. COVID-19 Care: The good news is that all health plans cover COVID-19 vaccinations and testing – at no charge. In addition, health insurance provides financial protection if you need to be hospitalized or require extensive treatment due to COVID-19. 2. Preventive Health Care: All Covered California health plans offer 10 essential benefits that range from maternity care and hospitalizations to preventive health care. This free preventive health care includes annual check-ups with your doctor, all immunizations, mammograms, and screenings for diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure. 3. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder: Counseling and treatment are fully covered by all health plans. Given the emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, professional help is more critical than ever.

5 . Health Plans for Those With Lower Incomes: It’s important to note that Californians with lower incomes can enroll in no-cost or low-cost MediCal health plans, and these plans also offer the same 10 essential benefits that Covered California does. Medi-Cal enrollment is year-round. You can use services offered by your health insurance plan on the first of the month after you sign up through Covered California, even before your membership ID card has arrived, as long as you make your first payment. Those interested in learning more about their health coverage options for Covered California and Medi-Cal plans can also: • Visit www.CoveredCA.com. • Find local help with certified enrollers who provide free and confidential assistance over the phone, virtually or in person, in a variety of languages. • Have a certified enroller call them for free help with our “help on demand” feature. • Call Covered California at (800) 300-1506.

San Diego’s Waterfront Park (Roman Eugeniusz/WikiMedia Commons)

on the Waterfront at the Waterfront Park.

Four: Not a Night-owl? We Have Morning Activities Too! Bird-watching: Get out and go early morning birding with rangers at El Monte County Park! The second Saturday of each month El Monte’s rangers lead an easy, two-hour walk through the park before it opens, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., to see an impressive array of birds. Morning hikes, fit-

ness, relaxation: Some of our County parks, like Potrero County Park and the Wilderness Gardens County Preserve in Pauma Valley, offer morning hikes. Check our monthly programs guide for details. Early morning fishing: Fishing at Lake Morena opens at 5:30 a.m.!

Five: Summer Movies at Dusk And of course, there’s always our Summer Movies in the

Park series! Kick back and relax with friends and family at numerous County Parks to watch cool movies including The Goonies; Raya and the Last Dragon; SpiderMan: Into the Spider-Verse; Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales; and Moana. So don’t swelter, be cool at the County of San Diego’s parks!

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OBITUARIES Walter Seabrook Jr.

Samuel David Hill

SUNRISE

7/21/1941

12/31/1962

4/10/1930

Lorene Dulin

SUNSET

7/29/2021

7/31/2021

7/23/2021

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Funeral services were held August 15, 2021 at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary with the burial following at Greenwood Memorial Park. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. LORENE DULIN was born July 21, 1941, in Raceland, Louisiana to Cecil and Andrew Dulin Sr.. Lorene received Christ at an early age and was baptized. She graduated from Rosenwald High School in Madisonville, Kentucky. Although Lorene held many jobs growing up, she dedicated herself to helping others. Lorene moved to San Francisco, California with her cousin Carolyn, working in education because she loved children and learning. She worked as a teacher’s assistant and part-time as a substitute teacher in a private school. Lorene moved to San Diego, California with her two children, and worked at Kennedy Elementary School. Lorene was so passionate and would go above and beyond to help. Lorene retired from San Diego Unified School District. She ensured her own children were well educated. She instilled in them to have a deep sense of pride in whatever they chose to do. Lorene had a loving heart and spiritually adopted many children. Lorene joined New Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church. Serving as a Sunday school teacher mission president. Under her leadership the remembrance plaque was installed, and the mission board had a cookbook published. She was the pastor’s personal secretary, and membership clerk. During her tenure, she worked to have the church’s first church bulletin installed. Lorene held over the years as secretary and tour guide for C & R Bus Company. Lorene became a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She enjoyed her Senior’s Sunday School Class and treasured the friendships she established at Lighthouse Baptist Church. On July 29, 2021, Lorene was called home. Preceding her in death were her parents, Andrew and Cecile Dulin, siblings; Beulah Mae Jones, Freeman Van Dulin, Geneva Scott, and Andrew Dulin, Jr.. Lorene leaves to mourn her two children; Kimberle Wiseman, and her son Kristopher (Mesha) Wiseman, brother Nicholas Dulin, Sr. sisters; Marguerite (Raymond) Branch, Louisiana; Betty J. Thomas; Ruth Ann Ray; aunt Margrett Dulin, granddaughter, Sarah Posey Wiseman. Mourning also are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends, and church family members.

Love Lives On

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY

Funeral Services were held on August 13, 2021 at O.T.S. Church. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary in San Diego, Ca. Services in Panama City, Fl were with Pasco-Gainer Funeral Home. WALTER SEABROOKS, JR., from Panama City/San Diego, CA, transitioned to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 31, 2021 in San Diego, California. Walter Seabrooks, Jr. is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Ellen Marie Seabrooks, one precious daughter, Samantha Sade Seabrooks. He is also survived by loving siblings; Linda Fay Clark (Michael), Sonia Broxton (Wayne), Nathan Smith (Brigett) Elizabeth Smith, Prince Seabrooks, and Leon Seabrooks (Edith). He also leaves cherished in-laws; Ivey Henderson (Vivian), Drucilla James, Leroy Henderson, Arleatha Henderson. He also leaves a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.

Gwendolyn Grier SUNRISE 4/30/1952

SUNSET 8/02/2021

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY

Funeral services were held August 20, 2021, at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. GWENDOLYN GRIER was born on April 30, 1952, in Atlanta, GA to the late Betty Ruth Robinson. One of three children, Charlie “Charlie Boy’’ Robinson and Jerry “Rock” Robinson both preceded her in death. Gwendolyn grew up and was educated in Atlanta, as an adult she became employed with the City of Atlanta as a Bus Driver, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit “MARTA”. She began her 20 plus year career in the 1980’s until she retired. In the 1980’s she was united in Holy Matrimony to Charlie Grier, Sr. their union produced 3 sons; Charlie “Chuck”, Marcus Raymon “Pete” (deceased), and Bryant Grier. She leaves to cherish her memories are her two sons; Charlie “Chuck” Grier, Jr. and Bryant Grier, 4 grandchildren; A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will mourn her passing, yet celebrate her life.

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.

A. Bradley

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“STILL FAMILY OWNED STILL THE SAME QUALITY SERVICE STILL WORTHY OF YOUR TRUST”

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

Valerie Ragsdale Owner

Continuing over 130 Years of Service

Kevin Weaver General Manager

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Funeral services were held on August 9, 2021 at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary with a burial following at El Camino Memorial Park. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. SAMUEL DAVID HILL was born on April 10, 1930, in Bastrop County, Texas to AJ Hill and Hattie Lee Jones Hill. At the age of 12 he professed a hope in Christ at Del Valle Baptist Church and was baptized. Samuel graduated from Anderson High School in Austin, Texas. On January 15, 1947, Samuel married Eva Louise Harvey and had two children, Mary Louise and John. He worked as a laborer for HB Armstrong in Del Valle, Texas. At the age of twenty, Samuel enlisted in the US Army in San Antonio, Texas. He was assigned to Fort Eustis, Virginia. He was stationed in Pittsburgh, CA, as a member of the gospel singing group “The Spiritual Transporteers”. Samuel served in the Army for 2 years, which included two months in Greenland, before an honorable discharge before transferring to the Army Reserves. Samuel married Susie Mae Ross in Sacramento, CA and settled in San Diego. They had seven children; Hatti, George, David, Michael, Michele, Yolanda and Samuel Jr.. Samuel worked for the General Service Administration and retired as the Custodial Force Supervisor and managed various facilities. Samuel was also a real estate salesman, a tax preparer, an auto mechanic, and owned several businesses. An avid hunter and fisherman, Samuel enjoyed San Diego’s back country with family and friends and even led tours. His love of singing continued where he founded the gospel group “The New Silverlights”. Samuel was a toastmaster, a 32nd degree Mason, and the founding Pastor of Revelation Church of God. Samuel’s wife of 52 years, Susie Mae, passed away. His parents and son, John Hill also preceded him in death. He Married Velma Moore and later relocated to El Campo, Texas until her death in February of 2018. On the morning of July 23, 2021, Samuel David Hill passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas. He is survived by his children; Mary Hinson, Hattie Mathews (Joseph), George Hill (De Anna), David Hill, Michael Hill, Michele Hill, Yolanda Horne (Joseph), and Samuel Hill Jr. (Alvina), grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and a grand extended family.

T he Lord is close to

the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

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CHURCH DIRECTORY CHURCH DIRECTORY

Bishop / Pastor Adlai E. Mack, Pastor

Christians’ United in the Word of God

St. Paul United Methodist Church of San Diego

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

619.232.5683

619.232.0510 • www.bethelamesd.com

Conference Call Worship Service: SUNDAYS 10 : 30 AM Call: 1-701-802-5400 Access Code 1720379 #

9:30 A.M.Sunday Service In Person, Live Stream on Facebook - www.facebook.com/stpaulsumcsd

Rev. Luis A. Garcia, Sr. Pastor

Sr. Pastorood Distribution Thursday Noon – 3:00 PM Diaper Program Thursday Noon – 2:00 PM

All are Welcome to Join Us.

Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

“Come Worship With Us”

New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 2205 Harrison Avenue

New Assurance Church Ministries

Mesa View Baptist Church

San Diego, CA 92113

7024 Amherst Street San Diego, CA 92115

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

619-234-5506 • Fax 619 234-8732 Email: newhopeadm@gmail.com

619.469.4916 • NABC.ORG Email: newassurancebaptistchurch@yahoo.com

858.485.6110 • www.mesaview.org Email: mvbcadmin@mesaview.org

10 A .M. Sunday Service Live Stream on Facebook, Youtube, Sunday School Lesson Immediately following service. 12 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study Live Stream on Facebook, 2P.M. on Youtube

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD! ” Psalms 122:1

Rev. Dr. Obie Tentman, Jr.

10:00 A.M. Sunday Service In Person, Live Stream on Facebook, Youtube and on bethelamesd.com

Rev. Harvey L. Vaughn, III

Pastor Rodney and Christine Robinson

10 A .M. Sunday Service Live Stream Facebook 6: 30 P.M. Wednesday Live Stream Bible Study

“A new Hope, A new Life, A new Way through Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 A change is coming”

We are using YouTube under our website of www.mesaview.org or www.YouTube.com 8 : 45 A .M. Sunday School Class - Via Zoom Call Contact Office for details 10 A .M. Sunday Service • 7 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study Visit our site for previous sermons: www.mesaview.org

Pastor Dr. Darrow Perkins Jr.

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

1728 S. 39th Street San Diego, CA 92113

619.263.3097 • t.obie95@yahoo.com

619.262.2505 Sunday School 8 : 30 a.m. Morning Worship 9 : 45 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 10 : 00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6: 00 p.m.

619.262.6004 • Fax 619.262.6014 www.embcsd.com

Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10 : 30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer 11: 00 a.m. - 12 : 00 noon Wednesday Bible Study 7: 00 p.m.

Pastor Jerry Webb

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11: 00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 12 p.m. & 6 : 00 p.m.

Pastor Jared B. Moten

“A Life Changing Ministry” Romans 12:2

Bethel Baptist Church

Total Deliverance Worship Center

1819 Englewood Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

1962 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

138 28th Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.724.6226 • www.coyhm.org Sunday In the Know Bible Study 8 : 00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 9 : 00 a.m. Saturday Shabbat Service 1: 00-2 : 30 p.m.

619.266.2411 • www.bethelbc.com bethel@bethelbc.com

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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.

Fax: 619.303.2008 Mail : 7373 University Ave. Suite 217, La Mesa, CA 91942 Suffragan Bishop Dr. William A. Benson, Pastor & Dr. Rachelle Y. Benson, First Lady

Sunday Early Morning Worship Service 9 : 00 a.m. and 11: 30 a.m.

“It Takes Team Work to Make the Dream Work”

Eagles Nest

Christian Center

Mount Olive Baptist Church

Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church

3619 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115

36 South 35th Street San Diego, Ca 92113

4995 A Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.266.2293 • jwarren@sdvoice.info www.facebook.com/EaglesNestCenter

619.239.0689 • mountolivebcsd.org

619.264.3369

Sunday First Worship 9 : 30 a.m. Second Worship 11: 00 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study & Prayer 7: 00 p.m. Cox Cable Channel 23 / 24

Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m. Morning Service 10 : 45 a.m. New Membership Orientation BTU 6 : 00 p.m. Wednesday Eve Prayer Service 6 : 00 p.m.

Sunday Services: Bible Study: 9 : 00 a.m. • Worship: 11: 00 a.m.

Pastor Antonio D. Johnson

Real God, Real People, Real Results.

Join Us via Zoom Meeting:

Pastor Donnell and First Lady Sheila Townsend

“To Serve this present age” Matt: 28:19-20

Online or Dial: 1(669) 900-6833 Meeting ID : 747 601 3471 • Passcode: 626024 _ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7476013471?pwd = O GdGbnVMZ0xORzVGaENMa203QWVNQT09 Meeting ID : 747 601 3471 • Passcode: church

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We are a non-denominational full fellowship of believers dedicated to reach our community with the gospel and providing a place for believers to workship, learn, fellowship, serve and grow into the fullness of Christ Jesus. This ministry is to build people of Purpose, Prayer, Power, Praise and Prosperity. This mandate is being fulfilled by reaching the reality of the gospel in a simplistic fashion, and a result, learning how to apply it in everyday life.

Eagles Nest Christian Center

“We are waiting for You”

Church of Christ

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

580 69th Street, San Diego, CA 92114

625 Quail Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.264.1454 • warnerdt1@aol.com

619.263.4544

Sunday Bible Study 8 : 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 10 : 00 a.m. Sunday Bible Class 5: 00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7: 00 p.m. Friday Video Bible Class 7: 00 p.m.

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11: 00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6: 30 p.m. Wednesday Youth Bible Study 6: 30 p.m.

Pastor Rev. Julius R. Bennett

Calvary Baptist Church 719 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy San Diego, CA 92113 619.233.6487 • www.calvarybcsd.org calvarybaptist1889@gmail.com

Dr. Emanuel Whipple, Sr. Th.D.

Sundays Bible Discovery Hour 9 : 30 a.m. Mid Morning Worship 11: 00 a.m. Wednesday Noon Day Bible Study 12 : 00 noon Wednesday Discipleship Training 7: 00 p.m.

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ARTS & CULTURE IN HER NAME:

Amanda Gorman Award

Amanda Gorman became world famous in January after reading “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Penguin Random House has established the Amanda Gorman Award for Poetry, a $10,000 prize for public high school students who submit the best original work. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Honors High School Poets By Hillel Italer

Associated Press Amanda Gorman can still remember when she was just another young poet trying to find her voice. Gorman

and Penguin Random House have established the Amanda Gorman Award for Poetry, a $10,000 prize for public high school students who submit the best original work. “As someone who found my love of writing at a young age, I want to con-

tinue to foster that same love in the next generation of great poets,” Gorman said in a statement Thursday.

The 23-year-old Gorman became world famous in January after reading her poem “The

Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Current public high school seniors in the U.S. and all U.S. territories who plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college are eligible for the Gorman award. The application period runs from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1, 2022.

AROUND TOWN FDSRC Proudly Presents

Acclaimed Gospel/Inspirational Artist

Carmelia “Toot” Bell & Friends

“Hallelujah Any How” Fundraiser

When: Where:

Time: Donation:

Friday, September 24, 2021 George L. Stevens Community Senior Center 570 So 65th Street (Off Skyline Drive) San Diego, CA. 92114 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. $25.00

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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/COVID-19/Order-of-the-State-PublicHealth-Officer-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 COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, will be subject to the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVIDISO 12647-7 Digital Control Strip 2009 19,” or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a30 100 60 100 70 100 70 30 100 60 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 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 Exposed to COVID-19,” or as subsequently amended. Both orders are available at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2 019-nCoV/health-order.html. A

Subsequent Health Officer Orders related to the COVID19 pandemic may be issued in San Diego County as conditions warrant.

IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: June 14, 2021

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.

Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego

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.

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From NorCal to SoCal, we can all flex our power. If we all follow these simple energy switches, we can all stay up and running this summer. GO COOLER early to stay cool later and switch to 78º from 4-9PM. DELAY dishes or laundry until after 9PM. SIGN UP for Flex Alert so we all know when to act.

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San Diego County on August 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 23, 2026 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9018461 Fictitious business name(s):

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016562 Fictitious business name(s):

County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 08/05/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Drummerboy Apparel LLC 7785 Mission Gorge Rd. #202 San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 05, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017014 Fictitious business name(s):

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Low-income Sr. apts in Imperial Beach is taking apps for waiting list. Applicants must be 62+ yrs. (for 2-person households, one person must be 62+). Must meet HUD very low-income limits. Contact St. James Plaza, 1052 Ninth St. Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 5753232. All apps must be completed in full to be eligible for plcmt on wait list. Plcmt is based on date & time fully completed app is rcvd & appd. Wait list will be closed when 200 qualified app are rcvd. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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REQUEST FOR BIDS The County of San Diego, Owner, invites bids for BRIDGE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT NO.5 FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BPMPL-5957(123) ORACLE PROJECT NO. 1021218; RFB 11094 Sealed bids will be received at the Department of Purchasing and Contracting, at 5560 Overland Avenue, Ste. 270, San Diego, 92123, until 2:00 PM on September 9, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents including Plans, Specifications and Bid Forms are available for download on the County Buynet site: https://buynet.sdcounty. ca.gov. You must be registered at the site in order to download documents. The Contractor shall possess, at the time of submitting the bid, a California contractor’s license, Classification A, General Engineering Contractor License. The cost of construction is estimated to be from $2,500,000 to $2,600,000. Bid security of no less than 10% required at time of bid. Successful bidder shall provide Payment and Performance Bonds for 100% of the contract amount. Prevailing Wage rates apply. The Owner, as a matter of policy, requires Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation for this project. For complete bid information, go to County of San Diego Purchasing and Contracting website at https://buynet.sdcounty.ca.gov. For questions, please contact PCO, William Eames at William.Eames@sdcounty.ca.gov. 8/26, 9/2/21 CNS-3501250# VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CONSORTIUM 2020-2021 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on September 14, 2021 in Room 310 at the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The County is required to prepare a CAPER each year which describes program accomplishments during the last fiscal year for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs. The San Diego “Urban County” CDBG and ESG Programs fund housing and community development activities in the unincorporated area and in six participating cities (Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, and Solana Beach). The San Diego County HOME Consortium Program provides funds for housing activities in the CDBG and ESG Program areas and in six Consortium cities (Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Mesa, San Marcos, Santee, and Vista). The HOPWA program jurisdiction covers the entirety of the San Diego County, including larger cities. The

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9018114 Fictitious business name(s):

Karla’s Cleaning Services

Located at: 3536 S. Cordoba Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2000 This business is hereby registered by the following: Karla Maria Aispuro 3536 S. Cordoba Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 17, 2026 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9018801 Fictitious business name(s): Virtuous Crown --Virtuous Crown Bundles

Located at: 360 E. Bradley Ave. #63 El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 08/23/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Tomiko Manning 360 E. Bradley Ave. #63 El Cajon, CA 92021 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of

Self Love --Self Love Luxury --Self Love Apparel --Self Love Co.

Located at: 7184 Cottington Ln San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was: 08/19/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Keyvin Ellis 7184 Cottington Ln San Diego, CA 92139 --Keymari Ellis 171 Palomar Street Apt 139 Chula Vista, CA 91911 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 19, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 19, 2026 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017660 Fictitious business name(s): Regal Tees Golf

Located at: 7290 Mohawk St. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was: 08/12/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Patrick Pineda 8690 Waterford Bend St. Las Vegas, NV 89123 --Keith Murphy 7290 Mohawk St. San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 12, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 12, 2026 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017609 Fictitious business name(s): Mom’s Deli Mart

Located at: 3914 Murphy Canyon Road, Ste A116 San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: William Francis Jaboro 3914 Murphy Canyon Road, A116 San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 12, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 12, 2026 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016476 Fictitious business name(s): The Kabiri Group

Located at: 1321 Caminito Gabaldon Unit F San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/28/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Payam Kabiri 1321 Caminito Gabaldon Unit F San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017478 Fictitious business name(s): Casa Decor Designs

Located at: 6353 Caminito Telmo San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/21/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Maryne F. Oliveira 6353 Caminito Telmo San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 11, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 11, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017356 Fictitious business name(s): Queen Body Beauty LLC

Located at: 872 Eastlake Parkway #611 Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego --171 Palomar St. #213 Chula Vista, CA 91911 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: Queen Body Beauty LLC 1401 21st St. #R Sacramento, CA 95811 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 09, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017027 Fictitious business name(s): Delivering Real Entertainment and Music, LLC

Located at: 6340 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 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: Delivering Real Entertainment and Music, LLC 6340 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 04, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 04, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016386 Fictitious business name(s): BSJ Brands

Located at: 160 Pagel Pl. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Brandon Adams-Johnson 160 Pagel Pl. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 28, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 28, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9

Brother’s Family Restaurant

Located at: 5150 Waring Rd San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 06/10/2011 This business is hereby registered by the following: Back Kitchen Inc 5150 Waring Rd San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 30, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017909 Fictitious business name(s): Rayshelle Mobile Braiding Service For Kids & Adult

Located at: 8737 Lake Murray Blvd San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 05/14/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rena Brown 8737 Lake Murray Blvd Apt. #11 San Diego, CA 92119 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 16, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017617 Fictitious business name(s): ADDICTED2SPORTZ

Located at: 759 Goetschl St San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 11/02/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: ADDICTED2SPORTZ 759 Goetschl St San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 12, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 12, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016753 Fictitious business name(s): Megan Lisa Home and Living

Located at: 5519 Forbes Ave San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 03/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Megan Harnal 5519 Forbes Ave San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 02, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017037 Fictitious business name(s): Drummerboy Apparel --BADORN --Eleven Ten Couture

Located at: 7785 Mission Gorge Rd. #202 San Diego, CA 92120

2B’s In-Home Healthcare Service

Located at: 9830 Dale Ave #88 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: Miquon Janell Jackson 9830 Dale Ave #88 Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 04, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 04, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017041 Fictitious business name(s): AB Mobile Glass

Located at: 8810 Troy Street Suite A Spring Va, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 08/26/2002 This business is hereby registered by the following: Abraham Fernandez 3853 69th Street San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 05, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017098 Fictitious business name(s): Goodfellas Smoke Shop --Goodfellas

Located at: 459 Broadway Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was: 07/24/2018 This business is hereby registered by the following: DeWanya Wansley 459 Broadway Chula Vista, CA 91910 --Eddie Wansley 459 Broadway Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 05, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017338 Fictitious business name(s): Power Construction Group

Located at: 1021 S 37th Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego --411 Camino Del Rio S 300 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

Assess for Success

Located at: 3329 C St. San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 08/10/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dianna Lynn McClendon 3329 C Street San Diego, CA 92102 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 10, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 10, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016955 Fictitious business name(s): Brookridge Manor

Located at: 4999 Brook Hill Dr. Fallbrook, CA 92028 County of San Diego --32575 El Centro Ln Menifee, CA 92584 County of Riverside 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: Mark G Jackson 32575 El Centro Ln Menifee, CA 92584 --Jenelle M Jackson 32575 El Centro Ln Menifee, CA 92584 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 04, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 04, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017036 Fictitious business name(s): Mumin Cab

Located at: 3810 Winona Ave. Apt. 220 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 08/03/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Hassan Mumin Omar 3810 Winona Ave. Apt. 220 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 05, 2026 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016271 Fictitious business name(s): CLEANHOUSE --CLEANCARPETS --Construction Clean Up San Diego

Located at: 1925 Euclid Ave 101 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the

Capri’s Friends Family Daycare

Located at: 1639 Cono Drive El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/24/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Charlyne Yvonne Mangan 1639 Cono Drive El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 13, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 13, 2026 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015009 Fictitious business name(s): TMP LLC --TMP PROCLEAN

Located at: 6777 Doriana St Apt. 23 San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 06/12/2015 This business is hereby registered by the following: TMP LLC 6777 Doriana St Apt. 23 San Diego, CA 92139 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 13, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 13, 2026 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015874 Fictitious business name(s): S.O.A.K. --S.O.A.K. Bath Productions

Located at: 4038 Illinois Street 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: Audrey R Schuster 4038 Illinois Street San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 22, 2026 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016859 Fictitious business name(s): Parting Destiny Funeral Home

Located at: 1569 Parkland Way San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego --2300 Kingsway Dr Arlington, TX 76012 County of Tarrant This business is conducted by: Co-Partners Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Nakia Gatewood 2300 Kingsway Dr

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Arlington, TX 76012 --Nickolous Hickerson 2300 Kingsway Dr Arlington, TX 76012 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 3, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 3, 2026 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017088 Fictitious business name(s):

01/13/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Beautiful Her Beauty LLC 113 West G St. #1042 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 23, 2026 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016835 Fictitious business name(s):

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016186 Fictitious business name(s):

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 27, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016293 Fictitious business name(s):

court may grant the petition without a hearing.

of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

PRESENT NAME: Ioana Ilinca Nitulescu

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.

Side Show Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Located at: 5304 Monroe Ave San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 08/05/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jose Garcia 5304 Monroe Ave San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 5, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 5, 2026 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017333 Fictitious business name(s): Marcus the Merchant

Located at: 2840 Fletcher Parkway Unit 102 El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 08/09/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Marcus Antoine Singleton 2840 Fletcher Parkway Unit 102 El Cajon, CA 92021 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 9, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 9, 2026 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016133 Fictitious business name(s): Get Rooter & Plumbing

Located at: 1284 Rachel Cir Escondido, CA 92026 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: Rooter Rooter Drains And Plumbing 1284 Rachel Cir Escondido, CA 92026 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 26, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 26, 2026 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017008 Fictitious business name(s): Bases Loaded SD Located at: 5211 Constitution Rd. San Diego, CA 92117 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: Kristina Flynn 5211 Constitution Rd. San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 04, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 04, 2026 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/02 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015993 Fictitious business name(s): Beautiful Her Beauty

Located at: 113 West G St. #1042 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego --2508 Gold Lake Rd Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was:

We Get It Done Cleaning Services

Located at: 2840 Fletcher Parkway Unit 102 El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was: 07/31/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sharnay Horne 2840 Fletcher Parkway Unit 102 El Cajon, CA 92020 --Marcus Singleton 2840 Fletcher Parkway Unit 102 El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 03, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 03, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016757 Fictitious business name(s): Bonafide Caribbean --King Bonafide

Located at: 5046 Woodyard Ave La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Samuel Neroy Ward Jr. 5046 Woodyard Ave La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 02, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016515 Fictitious business name(s): JIREH Providers

Located at: 1515 Skyline Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 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: Samantha Williams 1515 Skyline Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 --Detlef Williams 1515 Skyline Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 29, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016462 Fictitious business name(s): The 2 2 Store --A&LM SALES

Located at: 1976 Gotham St. Chula Vista, CA 91913 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: Luis Angel Marin 1976 Gotham St. Chula Vista, CA 91913 --Ana Lydia Ledezma 1976 Gotham St. Chula Vista, CA 91913 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 29, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 Read Free Online! www.sdvoice.info

Em Press’em Hair Studio

Located at: 7779 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was: 04/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: LaTasha Thomas 1848 El Prado Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 --Marsha Ryder 5588 San Onofre Terrace San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 26, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 26, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015234 Fictitious business name(s): Magnificent Towing

Located at: 40127 Jonah Way Murrieta, CA 92563 County of Riverside This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 06/03/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Birtie, INC 40127 Jonah Way Murrieta, CA 92563 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 16, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015785 Fictitious business name(s): The Black R.A.C. --Modish Beginnings

Located at: 3209 Sweetwater Springs Blvd #92 Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 2632 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: Rosita M. Beaty 3209 Sweetwater Springs Blvd #92 Spring Valley, CA 91978 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 22, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015715 Fictitious business name(s): California Real Estate Company --Business Opportunities Unlimited

Located at: 12577 Caminito Rosita San Diego, CA 92128 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: Cyrus Vance 12577 Caminito Rosita San Diego, CA 92128 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 21, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016334 Fictitious business name(s): Big Jims Roast Beef

Located at: 2241 Ocean View Blvd San Diego, CA 92113 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: James S Jones 2241 Ocean View Blvd San Diego, CA 92113

Glorious Strands

Located at: 7761 University Ave La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 02/01/2018 This business is hereby registered by the following: Glorious Strands LLC 7761 University Ave La Mesa, CA 91941 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 27, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016597 Fictitious business name(s): Emerald’s Notary --Emerald’s Photography

Located at: 6310 Broadway San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/20/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Emerald Christina Garrison 6310 Broadway San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 30, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26

Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9017661 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: RoyalTees Golf

Located at: 7290 Mohawk St. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The fictitious busines name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 07/16/2021, and assigned File no. 2021-9015339 Fictitious business name is being abandoned by: Patrick Pineda 8690 Waterford Bend St Las Vegas, NV 89123 --Keith Murphy 7290 Mohawk St. San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 12, 2021 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00035882CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Antwan Eugene Bluthenthal To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Antwan Eugene Bluthenthal filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Antwan Eugene Bluthenthal PROPOSED NAME: Antwan Eugene Blu 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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: October 07, 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 hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00035848CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Leticia H. Rocha --Abraham Rocha To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Abraham Rocha on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Luke Alexander Rocha PROPOSED NAME: Luke Joshua Rocha 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: October 07, 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

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00022656CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Levon Christopher Lewis To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Levon Christopher Lewis filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Levon Christopher Lewis PROPOSED NAME: Bezaleel Judah Israel 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: October 06, 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 hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Hannah Katherine Kadlec Freeman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Hannah Katherine Kadlec Freeman PROPOSED NAME: Kira Balbuena Freeman 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: September 16, 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 must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00033340CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Ioana Ilinca Nitulescu To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Ioana Ilinca Nitulescu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PROPOSED NAME: Ioana Ilinca Nitulescu Da Silva

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 23, 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 hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central 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 names 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: September 16, 2021

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

and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

PRESENT NAME: Jahmari Marcelle Phillips

without a hearing.

petitioner.

from the court clerk.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 20, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

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.

(excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

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 hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

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

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Civil Division 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Courthouse 37-2021-00033794CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jennifer Chatfield To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jennifer Chatfield and Anthony Wilcox on behalf of a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Emma Rose Wilcox PROPOSED NAME: Emma Rose Chatfield-Wilcox 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: September 27, 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

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

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

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00033277CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Winta Woldeab Tewolde To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Winta Woldeab Tewolde filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Winta Woldeab Tewolde PROPOSED NAME: Winta Woldeab 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: September 22, 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 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

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00032750CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Casemi La’ray Simmon To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Casemi La’ray Simmon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Casemi La’ray Simmon PROPOSED NAME: Casemi La’ray Childress 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: September 16, 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

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 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00031323CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Heather Marcelle Mobley Phillips on behalf of minor child To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Heather Marcelle Mobley Phillips on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PROPOSED NAME: Jahmari Marcelle Murphy 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: September 9, 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

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: Civil Division 330 West Broadway P.O. Box 120128 San Diego, CA 92112-0128 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00032787CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Anshuman Kumar Bansal To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Anshuman Kumar Bansal and Kelly Chao Bansal on behalf of minor child Arlo Ashok Bansal filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Arlo Ashok Bansal PROPOSED NAME: Arlo Kai Ashok Bansal 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

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.

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.

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

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00032056CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Leondra Ann Woods AKA Leondra Ann Woods-Bell AKA Leondra Ann Bell AKA Leaughndraeh Ann WoodsBell

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.

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Leondra Ann Woods AKA Leondra Ann Woods-Bell AKA Leondra Ann Bell AKA Leaughndraeh Ann WoodsBell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Civil Division 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00032255CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Tatiana Yuryevna Penn

PRESENT NAME: Leondra Ann Woods AKA Leondra Ann Woods-Bell AKA Leondra Ann Bell AKA Leaughndraeh Ann WoodsBell

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

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Tatiana Yuryevna Penn filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Tatiana Yuryevna Penn PROPOSED NAME: Tatiana Yuryevna Krikunova 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: September 15, 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

PROPOSED NAME: Leaughndraeh Ann Woods 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: September 16, 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

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 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Patricia F. Blanch Case Number: 37-2021-00034916-PR-PwCTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Patricia F. Blanch, Patricia Finley Blanch, Patricia Blanch A Petition for Probate has been filed by Timothy J. Thompson in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego The Petition For Probate requests that Timothy J. Thompson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests that the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on October 14, 2021 at 1:30 PM in Department 503 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Central If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available

Attorney for Petitioner: Richard A. Higgins, Esq. 2560 Alpine Blvd., Suite 1 Alpine, CA 91901 (619) 445-4999 8/26, 9/2, 9/9 ----------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Leo Hall Case Number: 37-2021-00030097-PR-LACTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Leo Hall A Petition for Probate has been filed in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego The Petition For Probate requests that Jacquelyn M. Amos be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on October 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM in Department 504 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central-Probate Division If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Antoinette Middleton, Esq. 1761 Hotel Circle South, Suite 115 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 235-9501 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 -----------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Kenneth Keith Ritchie aka Kenneth K. Ritchie Case Number: 37-2021-00032152-PR-LACTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Kenneth Keith Ritchie, Kenneth K. Ritchie

www.sdvoice.info LEGAL NOTICES A Petition for Probate has been filed by Kristian Ferrell in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego The Petition For Probate requests that Kristian Ferrell be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on October 6, 2021 at 1:30 PM in Department 502 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central-Probate Division If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Löan T. Shillinger, Esq. 1180 Rosecrans Street, #548 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 576-5719 8/12, 8/19, 8/26

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THE TRENTON MASSACRE Sixteen Black men accused of killing two white men were jailed in Trenton, Tennessee, when 400 masked white men broke into the prison at 2 a.m. The jailer heard shots and found six of the Black men dead or dying on the road leading out of town. The other 10 were found dead about a mile outside the town. Local authorities condemned the mob, but used the incident as an excuse to forcibly disarm the local Black community.

BIRTH OF KATHERINE G. JOHNSON Immortalized in the movie Hidden Figures, Creola Katherine Goble Johnson (née Coleman) began working at the all-black West Area Computing section at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics’ or NACA (later to become NASA) in 1953. She quickly became known for the rapid accuracy of her calculations.

Whether you’re hosting a get together or just want to keep everyone in your household entertained, it’s the best time of year to take the fun outdoors. Check out these five ideas for backyard fun for people of all ages: • Create a waterpark: Avoid traffic and crowds and cool down from the comfort of home using sprinklers and splash pads. A fun way to beat the heat, you can create your very own waterpark during the dog days of summer • Have a dance party: Portable instruments make it easy to practice and perform anywhere, including your backyard. A good choice for those starting a new musical adventure or anyone who wants to play music any-

where is a Casiotone keyboard. Stylish and sleek, it features a carrying handle for ease of transport and built-in speakers so you can pump up the jams for friends to enjoy. Whether you’re performing a concerto or using the keyboard’s Dance Music Mode to instantly create and remix EDM tracks in 50 different styles, you can just pop in six AA batteries, and you’re good to go. • Make a bonfire: Get the friends together to tell scary stories, cook dinner over an open fire, make s’mores and have a sing-along. With many portable, smokeless fire pits on the market today, you don’t need to wait until your next camping trip to have a bonfire. • Play jumbo-sized games: From

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(619) 266-2233 INVITATION FOR BIDS Invitation for Bids (IFB): SOL565225 2020 Bobcat T76 Compact Track Loader and Brushcat HF-72” Mower Attachment (or Equal) for SANDAG OPS The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is soliciting a Invitation for Bids (IFB) for 2020 or newer T76 Bobcat Compact Track Loader and Brushcat, H-72” Mower Attachment or equal (“Project”). SOQ Due Date: SOQ must be received by 5:00 p.m. (PDT) on Friday September 3, 2021 via SANDAG webbased vendor portal, Bidnet. A copy of the Invitation for Bids (IFB) and related documents and forms can be accessed from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Requesting Sub-Proposals From Firms with California DBE Certification DBE Sub-consultants wanted for Accessibility Compliance Consulting Services. Solicitation No. SOL685640 - Civil Rights Consulting Services Owner: San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Proposal Due Date: September 7, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. SANDAG is seeking a consultant(s) to provide on call services for the review of specifications, plans, construction projects and facilities for compliance with the accessibility provisions of San Diego County local accessibility rules and regulations, the California Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards, the 2006 ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities, the proposed Accessibility Standards for Public Rights of Way, and the Federal Transit Administration ADA rules and regulations. Consultant shall be certified as California Access Specialist (CASp) or have certification from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals or other equivalent training and certification. Ideally Consultant will have completed education for architecture, architectural technologist, civil engineering or as a civil engineering technologist with a minimum of 10 years’ experience performing ADA consulting work. Scope of Work 1) Review of Building Plans Consultant will be responsible for review of drawings at the 60% stage to determine if the designs are compliant with the applicable accessibility code requirements or proposed code requirements. 2) Review of Construction Projects Consultant may be required to go on site at projects under construction to inspect the accessibility features and identify any elements not built consistent with the approved plans and specifications, or with applicable accessibility requirements. 3) Review of Facilities Consultant may be required to inspect existing facilities owned, leased, or operated by SANDAG to identify any violations of the accessibility provisions of the California Building Code or DOT Accessibility Regulations. Interested firms should contact this Proposer by September 1, 2021. For additional information on the scope of work and the Proposer’s policy concerning assistance to subcontractors in obtaining bonds, line of credit, and/or insurance, please contact: Tov Architectural Consulting 2277 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 Email: rontov@tovarchitectural.com Phone: 619-997-4477

ADVERTISEMENT 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: FURNISH AND INSTALL SECURITY FENCING AT HEALTH SCIENCES HIGH SCHOOL A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021, in front of the main office of Health Sciences High School, 3910 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK. Please send only one representative per Company. Contact jalmond@sandi.net for the link to preregister. (PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS No. CC22-0255-23). COVID-19 SITE WALK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and project bid number CC22-0255-23) or The Daily Transcript Publication for the complete Advertisement for Bids which includes Site Walk Safety Precautions AND preregistration information. All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 17, 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” CC22-0255-23 Health Sciences High School Fencing. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”. The project estimate is between $375,000 and $400,000. This is not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: C-13 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 CC22-0255-23

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BIRTH OF VALERIE SIMPSON With her husband, Nickolas Ashford, the songwriter, singer, producer, & actor gained fame as “Ashford & Simpson”, writing hits for various MoTown and R&B artists.

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chess and checkers to tumbling towers, outsized versions of your favorite classic board games are ideally played outside. • Relax with a lazy day: With a hammock alone, you can instantly create the perfect backyard oasis for a leisurely day of reading and napping. Today’s hammocks are more versatile than their predecessors. Beyond those that tie to trees and mount to walls, self-standing models offer easy set-up and portability so you can follow the shade - or sun - as desired. This season, take the fun outside. With a little creativity, music, games, meals and more can be enjoyed in your backyard. (StatePoint)

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In 2020 alone, we lost 41% of Black businesses between the months of February-April. Many of our brick-and-mortar mainstays didn’t survive the economic shutdown, particularly those who weren’t sufficiently tech-enabled. Many of those mom-and-pop shops or small-to-medium size enterprises (SME) have been subsumed under the new everyday economy. The everyday economy is now almost entirely online, and the central reason we have to tech-enable every Black business at little to no cost.

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For middle school students, a start time of 8:30-9:00 (in-person or online with live classes) resulted in most students getting enough sleep. For high school students, only when the online school day started at 8:00-8:29 am or later did

Rebuilding Black Wall Street requires long-overdue repair of many forms. Black communities have incurred compounding negative interest, while their counterparts have enjoyed opportunities to build incredible wealth. Repair is more than access to capital. And access to capital does not mean high-interest loans or loans at all. And it isn’t always money. What access to capital really entails is its relationship to resources. It means low-cost, affordable capital at every stage in the life cycle of a business. It also means knowledge sharing, access to technology, and proper participation in supply chains. In short, it’s wholesale economic parthe percentage of students getting enough sleep exceeds 50 percent. For in-person instruction, 50 percent of high school students got enough sleep only when the start time was 9:00 am. Hybrid schedules that included at least one day of in-person instruction were associated with the most significant night-to-night variability in bedtimes, wake times, and

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scam, which represents about 1 in 5 adults within each racial group.”

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The organization reported a troubling trend across all racial groups: more than half of those victimized were victims more than once.

among Black adults was on par with other racial groups, with about one-quarter reporting being a target of two or more scams,” the AARP researchers wrote. “A similar trend exists among those who report being a victim of a

“The proliferation of financial fraud in the form of scams is undeniable,” AARP officials wrote on the organization’s website.

ticipation for Black entrepreneurs. Repair is more than Black banking too. Repair is Black-led Venture Capital and Private Equity firms like High Street Equity that are committed to “creating value with more than capital.” Repair is closing the Black-White racial wealth gap could unlock nearly $1.5 Trillion in untapped GDP. Rebuilding Black Wall Street requires a shift in thinking that asset frames Black business. One that values Black life. Only then will we begin to heal the harm of violently systemic racism and create the opportunity for a world of better for generations to come. amount of sleep. “Both inconsistent sleep patterns and not getting enough sleep have negative downstream effects on adolescent health,” said Meltzer. “Thus, it is important for education and health policymakers to consider the consequences of early and variable school start times on sleep for secondary school students,” said Meltzer while concluding. “Federal data show the highest ever year-over-year rise in fraud reports between 2019 and 2020, and we know that scams are severely under-reported. “We also know that when consumers are aware of specific scams, they are far less likely to engage with them, and far less likely still to lose money or sensitive information.” View the report at www.aarp.org.

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