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The Struggle of Black Veterans

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

Equal Justice Initiative Veterans Day is an occasion to acknowledge with respect and appreciation those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. But for generations, African Americans returning home from service were more likely to face discrimination, disrespect, violence, and even death.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, white supremacy remained law and custom throughout the nation, and many whites feared that Black soldiers who had experienced the pride of military service would resist the disenfranchisement, segregation, and second-class citizenship that still characterized the African American experience.

Photo: Courtesy of the Equal Justice Initiative

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Why Arbery Slaying Video chased and shot him.

It's hard to overstate the importance of the video recording of Ahmaud Arbery's death and the evidentiary weight that the short, sometimes shaky clip will carry at the trial of the three men who

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“You've got a cellphone video as your star witness,” said Jeffrey Abramson, a law professor at the University of Texas, “and a relatively small community where virtually everyone has seen or heard about the video.”

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Pres. Biden’s Build Back Better Plan

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By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media California is one of many states whose policies helped to shape President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion Build Back Better plan, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom and Assistant to the President and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice.

Will be ‘Star Witness’

By Russ Bynum Associated Press

WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS BREAK DOWN

Video in evidence is played on a screen during opening statements in the trial of Greg McMichael and his son, Travis McMichael, and a neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan, at the Glynn County Courthouse, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Brunswick, Ga. The three are charged with the February 2020 slaying of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery. (Octavio Jones/Pool Photo via AP)

The U.S. House of Re­presentatives held a procedural vote last Friday that cleared the way for a full floor vote on the legislation, which could happen as early as next week.

“California’s values will be on the national stage with the Build Back Better plan. @POTUS is creating good jobs, investing in clean energy to fight climate change, helping families through at-home elder, disability & child care, universal pre-k, & more," Newsom's office tweeted about a week before the U.S. House of Representatives voted last Friday night 228 to 206 to approve Biden’s other signature bill, the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.

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SOURCE: County of San Diego a/o 11/3/21

Big Tobacco Called Out see page 10

Hip Hop 5K Festival

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Rita Bullard Homegoing see page 9

California Begins Rollout

3 Blacks Among 21 New Staffers

By Aldon Thomas Stiles

By Antonio Ray Harvey

of COVID Shots for Children 5 to 11 on Cal Atty Gen Bonta’s Exec Team California Black Media After a review by the Western States Scientific Safety Re­view Workgroup, California has approved the PfizerBioNTech vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

The state has already begun to roll out vaccines, joining forces with about 500 organizations to distribute 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 shots to the estimated 3.2 million kids now eligible to receive

them. According to the California Department of Public Health, there are an estimated 171,000 Black children in that age range.

"Vaccines are how we end this pandemic, Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary, California and they’re how Health & Human Services. Photo: CBM we keep our into the winter season," said kids safe – it’s time to get Newsom. our children the protection they need from this deadly See ROLLOUT page 2 virus, especially as we head

California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ California Attorney General Rob Bonta last week an­ nounced the appointment of his executive team. Included are three African American attorneys with a range of administrative and litigation experience in the private and public sectors.

Venus D. Johnson now serves as Chief Deputy Attorney General, Damon M. Brown was named Special Assistant

Attorney General, and Amy C. Alley is the Policy Director of the Of­fice of Legislative Affairs.

The trio joins 18 other members of California DOJ’s top personnel who will be setting the standards and determining the direction of the state’s law enforcement apparatus and criminal justice system.

Johnson will oversee the Divisions of Legal Affairs, Law Enforcement, Operations, Policy, and Technology.

Venus D. Johnson now serves as Chief Deputy Attorney General, Damon M. Brown was named Special Assistant Attorney General, and Amy C. Alley is the Policy Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs.Photo: CBM See STAFFERS page 15

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Veterans: Continued from cover

In August 1917, U.S. Senator James Vardaman of Mississippi warned that, once a Black soldier was allowed to see himself as an American hero, it would be “but a short step to the conclusion that his political rights must be respected.” Bringing Black soldiers home to the South with expectations of equality, he predicted, would “inevitably lead to disaster.”

For Senator Vardaman, Black soldiers’ potential as community leaders was terrifying, and the “disaster” would be a mass movement for African American rights. Indeed, many African American soldiers returned determined to fight for their own freedom and equality, and veterans like Hosea Williams and Medgar Evers played central roles in what became the civil rights movement. The effort to suppress that potential leadership made Black veterans targets, and many suffered brutal violence for protesting mistreatment or simply wearing their military uniforms. In August 1898, a Black Army private named James Neely was shot to death by a mob of white men in Hampton, Georgia, for protesting a white storekeeper’s refusal to serve him at the soda counter.

In Hickman, Kentucky, a recently-discharged Black soldier named Charles Lewis was lynched in uniform in December 1918, just weeks after the end of World War I. Mr. Lewis was standing on the street in his uniform when a white police officer began harassing him and claimed he fit the description of a robbery suspect.

Rollout: Continued from cover

Despite the governor’s positive outlook, many parents across the country remain hesitant to put their 5-11 kids at the front of the line for the vaccination. According to a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) September study, 24 percent of parents say their kids will “definitely not” get the shot; 32 percent say they will “wait and see;” and another 34 percent say their children will take the shot “right away.”

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When Mr. Lewis insisted that he was a soldier with no reason to rob anyone, the officer accused him of assault and arrested him.

The next morning, a mob of white men broke into the jail, seized Mr. Lewis, and hanged him.

Black veterans of World War II also faced violence for the most basic assertions of equality and freedom.

In August 1944, the white owner of a small restaurant in Shreveport, Louisiana, shot and wounded four Black soldiers he claimed “attempted to take over his place.” He faced no charges.

In June 1947, a Black Navy veteran named Joe Nathan Roberts, studying at Temple University through the G.I. Bill, was visiting family in Sardis, Georgia, when a group of white men became upset because he refused to call them “sir.” Later that night, the men abducted Mr. Roberts from his parents’ home and shot him to death.

The next year, on September 9, 1948, a group of white men shot and killed a 28-year-old Black veteran named Isaiah Nixon outside of his home and in front of his wife and six children, just hours after he defied threats and voted in the local primary election in Montgomery County, Georgia. Two white men arrested and charged with his death were later acquitted by all-white juries.

These and countless more Black veterans served bravely in defense of America only to face terrible mistreatment, violence, and lynching when they returned. In November 1942, while stationed at Camp Polk, Louisiana, Private Merle Monroe wrote a letter to the Pittsburgh Courier describing the Black soldier’s struggle to mainDr. Nadine Burke Harris took to Twitter to back up the governor’s message.

"Kids have been uniquely vulnerable to the disruptions of this pandemic. Now, it’s their turn to join their loved ones in having peace of mind from being protected against COVID-19.

Every vaccination is one step closer to putting COVID-19 behind us," Harris said.

The state has designated 4,000 vaccination sites at schools and after-school programs to help administer the vaccines. Parents of schoolchildren and people who live in surrounding communities

Arbery:

Its agents rapidly arrested both McMichaels and Bryan.

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The three defendants' joint trial on charges of murder and other crimes is expected to begin this week. The judge and attorneys planned to seat a final jury Wednesday, November 3, after spending more than two weeks questioning potential jurors. At the trial, defense attorneys are expected to argue the video doesn't show a murder, but rather a shooting justified by self-defense.

In fact, without the video, it's possible there would have been no criminal charges, and thus no trial, in the 25-year-old Black man's slaying on Feb. 23, 2020.

Father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and their neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, were initially questioned and released by police and remained free for more than two months after Arbery was shot on a residential street.

In early May 2020, a radio station in their hometown of Brunswick on the coast of Georgia obtained the video and posted it online.

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp called the video “absolutely horrific” and urged the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to get involved.

WHAT DOES THE VIDEO SHOW? The video was taken by Bryan from the driver's seat of his pickup truck as he followed Arbery, who can be seen running alongside a residential street in the Satilla Shores subdivision.

Two versions have been included in the case's public court file. The first, at one minute and 43 seconds

tain a sense of patriotic pride in the face of lynching.

“Paradoxically enough,” he wrote, “our country spends millions annually in effort to build up Negro morale, both in and out of the army, yet, foolishly, destroys the blue print of its program by tolerating brutal killings without even a pretense of a fair trial.”

This year, as we observe Veterans Day amid ongoing national debates about racial inequality and police brutality, and protest and patriotism, EJI honors the long tradition of African American veterans who have struggled and died in a dual battle: fighting abroad in defense of country and fighting at home to make that country a place worth defending. Seventy-five years after they were first published, Private Monroe’s words still ring with a hopeful truth: “Morale to the Negro, as with every human being, is like yeast to bread. Morale puffs us up with love and pride for our country. It puffs us up with the will to fight; to resist any change by force to our way of life.

Morale, in a broad sense, is knowledge and understanding of, and faith in the high principles our country must represent: The right to live our lives unhampered by strings of prejudice; the right to earn bread; a place in the sun for us and our posterity. And with these necessary stimulants, we Negro soldiers will resist, with every inch of our stature, any threat to our country’s laws; laws that must protect our rights during periods of tranquility.”

The disproportionate abuse and assaults against Black veterans have never been fully acknowledged. can also drop by the centers to get their shots.

Newsom also provided an update on the current vaccination rate in California.

"California is leading the nation in vaccinations with 54 million administered and 87 percent of the eligible population with at least one dose, and we’re moving swiftly to implement a robust and equitable vaccination program that will cover this newly eligible age group," he said.

To check eligibility or make an appointment for a COVID shot, visit MyTurn.CA.gov long, largely shows nothing but a blacked out screen, as if the phone was recording while lying on a seat or other surface.

The second clip features the last 36 seconds of the longer version, starting as Arbery approaches the McMichaels' truck as it sits parked in the road. Greg McMichael is in the truck's bed, holding a handgun. Travis McMichael stands by the open driver's side door armed with a shotgun. The video shows Arbery run around the truck's passenger side to the right before he cuts back in front of it.

Then a gunshot sounds, and Arbery is shown grappling with Travis McMichael for the gun, followed by a second shot. Arbery can be seen punching Travis McMichael, who then fires a third shot at point-blank range. Arbery staggers and falls face down

Plan: Continued from cover

The infrastructure bill and its companion Build Back Better Act are central pieces to the President’s plan to jump start the U.S. economy and put it on the road to recovery after surviving a sharp downturn brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic.

“It’s a once-in-a-generation investment that’s going to create millions of jobs modernizing our infrastructure – our bridges, our roads, our broadband, a whole range of things,” said Biden on Saturday morning, celebrating the passage of the infrastructure bill that he is touting as “bipartisan.”

Thirteen Republican members of the House broke ranks with their party and voted for the bill.

“To turn the climate crisis into an opportunity; and it puts us on a path to win the economic competition of the 21st century that we face with China and other large countries and the rest of the world,” Biden said.

Rice held a press conference Nov. 4 during which she discussed the Build Back Better plan and accompanying infrastructure investments. She praised California and other states for policies such as paid family medical leave and universal pre-K as “concepts that we believe are well proven that we want to take national.”

“I think the ideas and initiatives in here have many fathers and mothers," Rice said in reference to the Build Back Better plan. "This legislation reflects in many ways what we think are the kinds of investments that we know reduce costs for families, that improve outcomes for children and their parents."

The Build Back Better plan is a framework for investments and programs geared toward leveling the playing field on multiple fronts following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gene Hale, President of the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce, praised the passage of the infrastructure plan and says he looks forward to the Build Back Better Act becoming law.

But Hale says, for him and other Black business owners across the country, too many details remain unclear. in the street.

WHAT'S NOT CLEAR IN THE VIDEO? The video doesn't show the moment when Arbery and Travis McMichael first come into contact, with the truck blocking the view until the first gunshot sounds.

They come into view off the driver's side of the truck, grappling with each other, and then are out of the frame again and can't be seen when the second shot gets fired.

HAVE THE JURORS ALREADY SEEN THE CLIP? The video of the shooting has been widely shared on news sites and social media platforms. The vast majority of the more than 100 potential jurors interviewed by the trial judge and attorneys since jury selection began have said they saw it at least

“How will Black-owned and minority-owned businesses benefit from trillions of taxpayer money being directed to cities and states?” Hale asked. “What kinds of mechanisms are in place – or will be put in place – to make sure that this money is distributed equitably. We cannot continue to just talk about equitable investments, we have to take concrete steps to make sure these programs reach the people around the country who need them most.”

Hale said Black leaders are organizing to hold the White House and California governor accountable as federal funds get funneled down to states and municipalities.

Some of the items the Build Back Better Act focuses on are climate change, healthcare, and community violence intervention.

During an exclusive interview with California Black Me di a, White Hous e Senior Advisor for Public Engagement Trey Baker talked about how the Infrastructure Framework will aim to provide access to clean water in struggling communities.

"This is the companion piece of legislation that is going to bring everything from Build Back Better and also an Infrastructure Framework that is going to really go into helping communities to be able to pull all of the lead pipes out of the ground," Baker said.

The framework's historic $555 billion investment in combating climate change will be directed toward creating jobs, promoting environmental justice, and establishing a Civilian Climate Corps.

For African Americans and other minorities, Baker said he believes environmental justice has to be central to climate change initiatives.

"The big deal on climate and environmental justice issues is that we have to be on equal footing with other communities when it comes to the environment and the importance of caring about it in the first place," Baker said.

Expressing his concerns about the plan, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), has said his fellow Democrats employed “shell games” and “budget gimmicks” to superficially reduce the cost of the framework just to get votes once. Some said they have watched the clip multiple times.

“I don't know if I can set the video aside — it's pretty burnt into my memory,” said one potential juror, identified in court only as No. 475. “But any opinions I could set aside.”

He and many others who watched the video have been deemed by the judge to be fair-minded enough to remain in the pool from which a final jury will be chosen. That's because those potential jurors all said they could be impartial and decide the trial based on the courtroom evidence.

Defense attorneys have pushed to dismiss some who expressed strong reactions to the video. They include No. 5, who had harsh words for Bryan because he recorded the shooting.

“His videotaping the scene

to pass it.

Rice responded by stating specific sections of the legislation she believed contributed to Manchin's hesitation.

"As he said himself very clearly and publicly, we heard in our process of consultations and negotiations that Sen. Manchin is opposed to including paid family and medical leave in the reconciliation legislation. Now whether he changes his mind or comes to see it differently, we can certainly hope. But its inclusion at this point in the House bill is very consistent with our original desires, our priorities, and what we worked to try to accomplish in our consultations and negotiations with members of the Senate and the House,” Rice said.

The framework addresses healthcare and medical disparities by investing in coverage for the uninsured, hearing coverage, and maternal health for Black women.

"The pandemic laid bare a lot of the disparities that are currently in our communities," Baker said.

"What the Build Back Better Framework will do is to close the gap with Medicaid coverage so the cost of getting insurance will be less for people," Baker continued.

Build Back Better will also invest in evidence-based community violence intervention to help reduce gun violence as well as the chances of violent police interactions in Black and Brown communities.

Baker clarified that the initiative is not meant to replace traditional policing, but to add to it.

"One great impact that the community violence intervention program is going to have is helping to take some of the burden off of police in this country. We're talking about leveraging trusted messengers, we're talking about having individuals in our communities who can intervene in conflicts, connect people to social help, wellness, and employment services that will reduce the likelihood of violence overall," Baker said. was disgusting and vicious,” the woman said. “However, at the same time I'm thankful that he did, because we are able to see what happened. But still very sad.”

Bryan's attorney argued No. 5 shouldn't be allowed on the jury. Superior Court Judge Timothy Walmsley dismissed her, largely because of concerns that she's a single parent of a young child. Not everybody in the jury pool watched the video. “I didn't want to see somebody get killed,” No. 170 told attorneys. No. 219 said she started to play the clip but couldn't finish it.

And No. 402 said he never viewed it because “I didn't need to. A thousand people around me were telling me what they'd seen.”

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION The San Diego Police

Survey and Public Funds

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher It is alleged that the San Diego Police Department has let a contract to an Israeli consulting firm for $240,000 to conduct an online survey of how citizens feel about the San Diego Police Department. This matter is an embarassement to the City of San Diego and its citizens.

We already know how we feel about the San Diego Police Department and we have reports and studies to prove it. We have spent thousands of dollars on studying Racial Profiling and we know that Blacks and Latinos are stopped by San Diego Police more than any other group of citizens. We know that San Diego Police have already spent thousands of dollars with Public Relations firms supposedly on image building and recruitment without a real push to get police officers of color in a city with growing ethnic populations.

We know that the dollars spent for this survey fell within the “sole source” discretionary contracting authority of the Police Department and therefore did not have to go out to public bidding or require passage by the City Council. It appears that this was at the discretion of the Mayor. We know that we still have a

disproportionate number of police stops in Southeastern San Diego with police asking Black males at the point of contact “whether they are on parole or probation”, which allows a search under the Fourth Amendment waivers that are a part of such conditional release.

Although these dollars did not come before the City Council Committee on Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods, chaired by Councilmember Montgomery-Steppe, her committee should certainly conduct an oversight hearing with both the San Diego Police Chief and the Purchasing Department of the City government on the matter of this $240,000 survey. One should also ask the City’s Independent Auditor how many other useful ways these dollars might have been spent.

Let us not forget that under our “Strong Mayor” form of city government, it’s the Mayor that is over the Police Department, with the authority to fire the police chief who is an at-will employee. The Police Officers Association (POA) is not listed in the City Charter as a hiring or firing authority. If contracts must be let, then they should benefit the people of San Diego, at the very least, and certainly the people of the United States of America and not a foreign country for a local contractual service.

Don’t Forget Nat Turner on Veteran’s Day

By A. Peter Bailey When dealing with Veteran’s Day in this countr y, it’s very important for serious black folks to commemorate Nat Turner, one of our most heroic warriors in the battle against white supremacy/racism. In 1831 when Brother Nat led an insurrection in Southampton County Virginia against the enslavement of African men, women, and children, enslaving President Andrew Jackson sent in federal troops to help put down that insurrection.

Great journalist/historian, Lerone Bennett, Jr. provides much valuable, knowledge-expanding information about Brother Nat in his book, “Great Moments in Black History.” The following excerpts are from that book: 1) “It was perhaps inevitable that this strange and brilliant slave should turn to religion, which was, in a manner of speaking, the only politics open to slaves. Indeed, there is no more remarkable chapter in the history of slavery than the story of how Nat Turner seized the weapon of Christianity and turned its sharp edge against slaveholding Christians…”

2) “Meanwhile, the situation

grew ever so much more complicated. All labor and commerce in Southampton ground to halt. And vast stretches of the countryside were abandoned. Many whites fled their homes, leaving doors and windows opened and gathered in Jerusalem, whose population of 175 swelled to some 600. All this was witnessed by a number of men who left telling descriptions.

A local white man, writing from Jerusalem on August 24, said ‘the oldest inhabitants of our country have never experienced such a distressing time, as we have had since Sunday night last…. Every house, room, and corner in this place (Jerusalem) is full of women and children driven from home who had to take to the woods until they can get to this place….” Five days later, a committee of citizens told President Andrew Jackson in a letter of appeal that a federal military presence was necessary….”

3) “The only whites spared on that day were poor whites who owned no slaves. Governor John Floyd said later that the insurgents ‘spared but one family and that was one so wretched as so to be in all respects upon a par with them.’

The same point was made by one of the rebels who said later in his confession that ‘Capt. Nat in passing a house where some very poor people lived said he would not kill them because they thought no bet-

The Peculiarly Silent Pandemic

of Gun Violence in the Black Community

By Fatimah Loren Dreier

In his recent book, A Peculiar In­d ifference: The Neglected Toll of Violence on Black America, Elliot Currie highlights the disproportionate impact community violence has on the African American community. Shockingly, according to Currie, from the years 2000-2018 over 162,000 African Americans died violent deaths. Of that total, 139,000 were Black men – with 85% of those killed, dying by gun violence. This stark reality is underscored by an analysis of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2019 gun mortality data, which found that young Black males ages 15 to 34 are the most disproportionately impacted. Despite making up just two percent of the population, they accounted for 37 percent of all gun homicides in 2019—a rate of firearm homicide that is 20 times higher than white males of the same age group.

Elliot’s selection of the term “peculiar indifference” is apropo - it was first coined in 1899 by scholar and activist W.E.B. DuBois in his groundbreaking book, The Philadelphia Negro— considered by some to be the first sociological study in America.

DuBois argued: “The most difficult social problem in the matter of Negro health is the peculiar attitude of the nation toward the well-being of the race. There have, for instance, been few other cases in the history of civilized people where human suffering has been viewed with such peculiar indifference.”

If DuBois were alive today— when more Black Americans are dying from violence in the streets of this country than in its foreign wars—he might offer a searing assertion that America has largely normalized the pandemic of Black death.

Sadly, it took the COVID-19 pan-

demic, and its disproportionate impact on Black and Brown Americans, to unveil another, more insidious epidemic—the crisis of gun violence—which has for too long been ignored while taking a brutal toll on our communities.

Since the start of the COVID19 pandemic, gun violence has soared in our communities—in some places to record highs in the past year, when our nation saw over 21,570 homicides and experienced the largest annual jump in homicides in the nation’s history.

In Chicago alone, thirty thousand people have been shot over the past decade, and the city has already surpassed 500 murders this year and is on pace to reach the highest number of homicides in a single year since the end of the crack era in 1996, when nearly 800 were murdered.

In Baltimore, there have been over 200 murders a year since 1979, and over 300 annually since 2015. In Philadelphia this year, homicides have already passed the 400 mark.

Furthermore, just like soldiers returning from war zones, those who live in communities with high levels of violence often face untreated PTSD and related issues due to the intergenerational trauma inflicted by a nation that has for too long ignored their plight.

This is utterly unacceptable.

The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (the HAVI) has been working for over a decade to create a network of hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) and a professional workforce of violence intervention specialists, who intervene with violently injured patients to help them get back on their feet and prevent reinjury and retaliation.

This is an evidence-informed

practice that is operational in cities like Baltimore, Oakland, New York, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Chicago.

It’s a complementary strategy supported by an overwhelming majority of Americans—and by many in law enforcement as well as those calling for police reforms— because it has been proven to work, despite inconsistent and inadequate funding over the years. We know that if implemented effectively and properly funded as part of an overall community violence intervention ecosystem, adequately, these programs have the power to dramatically reduce the epidemic of gun violence.

It’s an idea positioned to receive $5 Billion from the federal government over the next 8 years— the type of support that can create transformative change for our peacekeepers—if Congress passes the Build Back Better Act. This legislation is critically important to our communities because it not only expands opportunities and provides jobs and support for the least of these, but also funds peace through billions of dollars for violence intervention programs like HVIPs. It is essential to recognize that as a society, we must address the root causes of violence—specifically, the systemic neglect and racism that has created conditions that lead to violence in our communities. But while we work toward this long-term goal, we need to first stop the bleeding before repairing the wound.

We must ring the alarm and form a chorus of voices crying out that thousands of Black and Brown people murdered every year is not acceptable, and it is past time we treat it like the public health pandemic it is.

Fatimah Loren Dreier is the executive director of the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention.

ter of themselves than they did of the negroes.’ Some whites escaped Nat’s dragnet by hiding in holes or secret places in the homes….”

4) “It was done on Friday, November 11, 1831. Nat was taken from Southampton Jail to a field near the courthouse. Oblivious to the world he was about to leave, Nat walked with head held high to the tree marked for the hanging. ‘Not a limb trembled,’ one witness said. Another witness said ‘he betrayed no emotion but appeared to be utterly reckless in the awful fate that awaited him and even hurried his executioner in the performance of his duty! Precisely at 12 0’clock he was launched into the eternity.’ When Nat was safely dead, his body was dismembered and souvenirs, including wallets, were made from the skin. But this was not, by any means, the end of the affair. Before mounting the gallows, Nat made one last prophecy, saying there would be a storm after his execution and the sun would refuse to shine. And as a

matter of fact, there was a storm in Southampton on that day. But Nat spoke a parable and parables should not be taken literally. The storm he saw came in the generation of crisis that was the ultimate result of his act. And that

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crisis ended—Did Nat see it?—in the rivers of blood that veiled the American sun during the great war that ended slavery.”

That’s why we must commemorate Brother Nat Turner on Veteran’s Day, November 11th, 2021.

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OBITUARIES Freddie Lee Blacksher

James Mize

Dr. Ella Faye Robinson-Sloan

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

2/10/1951

4/5/1961

7/28/1947

SUNSET

SUNSET

SUNSET

10/21/2021

10/10/2021

10/21/2021

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Funeral services were held on November 5, 2021 at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

FREDDIE LEE BLACKSHER departed this life on October 21, 2021 with his wife Zebbra by his bedside, Freddie was born in Texarkana, Texas on February 10, 1951 to Huey and Hazel Lee Blacksher. Later Freddie and his mother relocated to San Diego, California where in 1953 she remarried Edward Bradshaw, who had a son Edward Jr. to this blended union two sons, Rodger E and Waymond R Bradshaw were born.

Freddie gave his life to Christ at an early age. He graduated from Samuel F.B. Morse High School and married his high school sweetheart Pearl Morris and to this union a daughter, Jurea Blacksher was born. After his divorce, Freddie and Donna Mack fathered two daughters Brittani and Brooke. In 1996 Freddie remarried his present wife Zebbra Denise Lee-Blacksher. Freddie worked as a freelance drywall finisher, remodeling and repairing homes.

Freddie always said “I love to make things beautiful” he also worked with the San Diego unified school district as well. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Freddie enjoyed playing tennis and liked driving fast cars. Freddie also loved to go boating and fishing.

Freddie is preceded in death by his father, Huey Blacksher, mother, Hazel Lee Bradshaw, stepfather, Edward Bradshaw, brothers; Rodger Bradshaw, Edward Bradshaw Jr. and lifelong friend Gary Evans. Freddie leaves to cherish his memories, wife, Zebbra Blacksher, brother Waymond (Sheila), daughters; Jurea Blacksher-Jefferies, Britani Baker(Frank) and Brooke Blacksher, eight grandchildren; Jordan, Jamiere, Jaida, and Justice Jefferies, Javien Starkley, Mason Baker, Calen Baker, Easton Baker, two great grandchildren; Jayci Jefferies and Jace Jefferies, nephews; Jason Bradshaw(Marquetta), and Waymond Bradshaw Jr., nieces; Cheryl Johnson, Kelly Bradshaw, Sharisse Bradshaw, Shaheerah Bradshaw, Rayya Bradshaw, Brittany Johnson, Yvette Gamble, Makini Cunningham, great aunt, Celie Duffy, cousins; Faye Smalley, Dorothy Fisher, Ruby Rigsby and Lillie Trammel (Glenn) and a host of great nephews, nieces and cousins, *Pearl Morris-Sweetwine, sister in laws; Darlene Mickle, Debra Cunningham, Yvette Johnson and Joanie Monkman, Korea Bradshaw as well as adopted aunt, Lee Versie Johnson and cousin, Evelyn Johnson, close friend Sandra Duckett and many more.

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL CEMETERY JAMES CLAUDELL MIZE was born on April 5, 1961 to the late James H. Mize (Indiana) and Catherine White (Texas).

James graduated from Pueblo High School in Tucson, Arizona. He played on the Pueblo Warriors basketball team. After graduation he moved to Long Beach, CA and joined the US Navy. Later he worked for Tucson International Airport, Tucson Urban League where he became a Youth Counselor for Desert Hills Residential Treatment Center in Tucson.

James was a funny laid-back family type of guy, who loved to keep up with all the latest and greatest. He loved sports, dogs, fixing cars, thrifting, break-dancing, and decorating. He also had a good sense of style and fashion.

The good Lord called James home October 10, 2021.

James was preceded in death by his mother and father; Catherine and James Mize, sister, Marva Mize and daughter, Jamila Mize.

James leaves to cherish his memories; beloved wife, Lashonda Mize (CA); mother-in-law, Loretha Woods (AZ); one sister, Rochelle Mize (AZ), sons; Twinn Mize(AZ), Jermaine Mize(WA), and Howard Germany (AZ), daughters; Britney Reeves(WA), Jalisa Mize (TX), Loresha Woods (CA), Deseray and Dasiya Germany (CA) and Jamesha Mize (CA), two nieces; Alana Mize (TX) and Shalonda Neil (AZ), one nephew, Xamaca Carpenter (CA), twelve grandkids and a host of family and friends .... James “Jimmy” you will TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL....

Kimberly Hardy

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Visitation will be held Monday, November 16, (5pm to 7pm) at Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary, Funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 17, (11am) at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

DR. ELLA FAYE ROBINSON-SLOAN was born to Ella M. Robinson and Fay Robinson, Jr. in Hillsboro, Texas. The eldest of seven siblings, Ella Faye received her educational foundation at the Peabody School. She attended Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Ella Faye’s passion was doing hair. She set her eyes on enrolling in a beauty college in San Diego, California upon high school graduation.

She found her spiritual home at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Ella Faye married Winston L. Sloan, from this union two children were born, a daughter, Rhonda Renee’ Sloan and a son, Rodney Dwayne Sloan.

Ella became a licensed cosmetologist. She received an Associates Degree in photography and business, a Bachelor’s Degree in African Studies, and a Master’s Degree in counseling. Her educational background was used in service to her family, customers, church family, and the community.

Ella Faye enrolled in the University of San Diego to pursue her Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership. She immersed herself in the work of W. E. B. Dubois’s “Talented Tenth.” She traveled to Africa for research on W.E B. Dubois, and would later turn her dissertation into a book titled, W.E.B. Dubois’s “Talented Tenth”: A Pioneering Conception of Transformational Leadership.

She helped charter the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Delta Upsilon Chapter. She held the Regional Director for the Far Western Region.

She Co-founded the Young Scholars Program, She served as a member and officer of the local N.A.A.C.P. and the George Stevens Senior Center.

Ella is preceded in death by her grandfather, Fay “Poppa Jack” Robinson, Sr., grandmother, Ella Robinson, father, Fay Robinson, Jr., and mother Ella M. Hale. She leaves to carry forward her legacy and cherished memories husband ,Winston L. Sloan, daughters; Rhonda Sloan and Debbie Foster (Michael) and sons; Rodney Sloan (Rexie), and Myron Bell (Candis); cherished grandchildren; Kania Batiste, Kaelin and Kiara Sloan; stepmother, Charlie Mae Robinson; siblings; Maryann Kennard, Barbara Garrett(Charles), Regina Parker, Cheryl Peyton (Jerry), Johnny Hale (Marilyn), Oliver Fennell, and Michael Simmons (Pam),and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

SUNRISE 12/4/1981

Ruby Sevier

SUNSET 10/4/2021

SUNRISE 5/11/1930

SUNSET 10/3/2021

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL CEMETERY RUBY SEVIER was born on May 11, 1930 in McCrory , Arkansas. Ruby was the first of six children born to the union of John Andrew Mallory and Pearl Crutcher. Ruby completed her education in McCrory. Ruby confessed her hope in Christ at an early age.

Later in Ruby’s life she met the love of her life, AB. They later relocated to San Diego, CA where they married and started their family. Four children were added to their union. Brenda, Jeffrey, Andre, and Beronica. Ruby was a strong woman and was known as the Chief by many and Granny by some.

Ruby was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, as well as a friend. She was a wonder mother of all mothers. She loved people and was able to communicate with people of all ages. If you need to talk to someone, whether, it was advice or you where having problems, Ruby was always there to listen and offer her wisdom.

Ruby enjoyed cooking, decorating, dancing and laughter, Ruby was a fun person to be with or around.

On Sunday October 3, 2021 Ruby was called from earthly labor to eternal rest with her loved ones around her. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; John and Pearl, husband, AB, sister, Ruth Mallory, brothers; Andrew Mallory, Clifton Mallory, and son, Andre Sevier.

Ruby leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters; Brenda Woods and Beronica Sevier, son Jeffrey Sevier, brother, Thomas Mallory , sister, Erma Dungins of St. Louis, MO, grandchildren; Darnell Woods, LaTasha Woods, Andreniece Sevier-Blackman, Tyresha Anders, Eugenia Lucious, Latoya Moore, Beronica Moore and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. We would like to acknowledge Avis Sevier and Michelle Carter. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL CEMETERY KIMBERLY MARIE HARDY was born December 4, 1981 in San Diego, California to Linda Hardy. She was the oldest of twelve siblings. She received her education in the San Diego Unified School District.

While living and growing up in San Diego, Kim, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, became the mother of three children, one daughter and two sons.

After she started working for the San Diego Unified School District, she began to have a desire to work for herself, creating her own “Food Service Business.”

If the opportunity had happened, Kim would have been a success in her business simply because of her hard working spirit and her desire to achieve “for herself.” Her goal was home ownership.

Kimberly was a woman with an “overcoming” personality. She chose not to live her life in self-pity and sadness, and she would rise above negative situations to live her life according to her own integrity of who she was.

Kim would share her innermost feelings only with someone she could trust to understand and treasure her conversations with the same compassion that she gave to other people. She had a “deep” desire for the Truth; asking sincere questions about God only to learn and to know.

One thing was certain, she loved her children with an undying love.

On Monday morning, October 4, 2021, Kimberly Marie Hardy took her flight on “Eagles Wings.” She was surrounded by her children and “Mom” and Ashley. We did not want to let her go, but God said so.

Kimberly leaves to cherish her memory, children; Kareem Da’Mon Hardy, Kayla Lashawn Collins, and Dovontay Deshawn McLyn, mother, Linda Hardy, brother, Carl Thomas and sisters; Christine Jackson, Lynn Hardy and her siblings in Fresno, California, one grandmother, Lilly Hardy, aunties; Phyllis, Iris, Brenda, Margaret, Velma, Gwen, Lisa, Mia, and Crystal, one uncle, Morris Griffin (Lydia) , nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends, Kimberly’s best friend, Emeka Latesha Hunt and also Ashley Ann Hardy (Kareem) who was like a daughter . A special acknowledgement to “Mom” as she was called by Kimberly, Brenda Martin-Lathan.

One aunt preceded her in death, Ruby, and one uncle, Ronnie; her grandfather and maternal grandmother also preceded her in death.

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NATIONAL/LOCAL/STATE NEWS Racism, Hate on Display During Board of Supes Public Comment

By Cori Zaragoza Contributing Writer Weeks of tense Board of Supervisors meetings over the past two months came to a head on Tuesday, November 2, when locals during the public comment section of the meeting took their ‘freedom of speech’ a step too far.

Over the past months, the Board of Supervisors meetings have been packed with angry locals who are anti-vaccine and refuse to listen to the multitude of doctors and health professionals that are here to protect San Diegans from COVID-19.

While in the past they have been blunt and obnoxious during the public comments, they have never been violent or racist, until now.

During the November 2 meeting, one of the frequent commenters, Jason Robo, took to the podium and decided to truly speak his mind. He started with anti-vaccine rhetoric, but quickly diverted to asking the Board of Supervisors to resign. He went on, telling Supervisor Nora Vargas that he wishes her “arteries would clog” and violently described how Chair Nathan Fletcher should “kill himself ”, all to claps and hollers from other anti-vaccine supporters.

Chair Nathan Fletcher addresses the hateful comments. Photo: Via Board of Supervisors Youtube page

Robo then addressed Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and bluntly described how he would like to see her “hang from a tree”. Finally, in a last racist push, he spoke to Dr. Wilma Wooten, Public Health Officer for the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, calling her “Aunt Jemima”, which was the final straw for the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Nora Vargas broke the Board’s silence and spoke directly to Robo.

is this type of sport or game to see how vulgar or outrageous or offensive you can be. It literally undercuts any valid point you have to make.”

Chair Fletcher singled out Robo for his comments.

“Jason Robo, your comments earlier were blatantly racist. I don’t think you believe anything that you say, I think you come down here to see how outrageous you can be. Every comment that has been made here is a part of a forever public record. Forever. Then folks wonder, ‘Well, why is no one listening?’ Because we’re not engaging in substantive stuff.”

“I’m sorry, but you cannot say that to her! You are not allowed to say that,” gasped an exasperated Supervisor Vargas. “I’m going to ask you to apologize to her. You are not allowed to talk to her that way.

No. Absolutely not. Not under my watch.”

Robo did not apologize, and in fact pushed back until the Board had to cut his microphone off. He was allowed to walk away with no repercussions.

Chair Fletcher was not in the room during the public comment period, but nonetheless somberly made a statement at the end of the meeting.

“A lot of folks come down here to make principled statements that they feel that the governing body,

Comments made on Twitter in response to the Board of Supes meeting.Photos collected from Twitter.

that has been elected by the people, are making decisions they disagree with. We welcome that We sit here and we listen. But so much of what these meetings have devolved into

“Everyone who cheers him on is just as guilty and the reality is you can stand up here and say whatever you want. That’s your first amendment right. But it’s disgusting. It’s vile. And it contributes nothing to what we’re doing. As we move forward in the future, come down and make legitimate points, criticize people, vote against people, organize against people; be part of a democracy. But all of that gets completely distracted by the things we’ve heard today.”

Golden State Stimulus Meals on Wheels Disbursement Schedule San Diego County in Need of Volunteers Photo: Vladimir Solomianyi

Help is needed to support meal delivery services and wellness checks for local seniors Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire As many Californians struggle financially during the pandemic, the Golden State Stimulus program continues to provide cash assistance to those who were affected.

Eligible Californians earning between $30,000 to $75,000 a year can soon expect to see the stimulus payments.

To qualify, you must: • Have filed your 2020 Taxes by October 15, 2021.

• Have a California Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $1-$75k • Have wages of $0 - $75k for the 2020 tax year.

• Be a California resident for more than half the 2020 tax year and on date payment is issued • Cannot be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer

Disbursement of stimulus payments is dependent upon the last 3 digits of the zip code on your tax return. Please refer to the chart below: ZIP CODE PAYMENT DATE 000 – 044

1 0 /6 – 10/27

045 – 220

10/18 – 1 1 /5

221 – 375

1 1 /1 – 11/19

376 – 584

11/15 – 1 2 /3

585 – 719

11/29 – 12/17

720 – 927

12/13 – 12/31

928 – 999

12/27 – 1 /1 1

For more information about the Golden State Stimulus payments, visit: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/aboutftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/gss-ii.html

Meals on Wheels San Diego County, a local nonprofit that focuses on supporting the independence and well-being of seniors, is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals to clients throughout San Diego County.

“Our volunteers deliver more than meals, they deliver warm smiles with each visit,” says Brent Wakefield, president and CEO, Meals on Wheels San Diego County.

“Due to the pandemic, the increase in client needs and the demand for our services has made it difficult for us to find enough volunteers to help service all of our meal centers.”

Volunteering is easy Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of one shift per month.

Delivery days are Monday through Saturday, from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A background check is required, as well as an active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance. Virtual training is provided, including how to safely deliver during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The organization accepts individual and family volunteers, as well as groups and businesses.

Interested persons can visit the Steps to Volunteer Checklist, which provides details on how to sign up as a volunteer.

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Many seniors are often dependent on the food and safety checks volunteers provide. From being at risk

of major illnesses and complications from COVID-19, to suffering from the negative health effects of isolation, the need is great for home-delivered, nutritious meals.

The need is great Last year, Meals on Wheels delivered nearly 600,000 meals throughout San Diego County. To make this possible, nearly 3,300 volunteers were needed. The help provided resulted in more than 104,000 hours donated and 636,656 miles driven to reach seniors in need. The organization currently serves approximately 2,000 clients each month and needs more volunteers to meet this demand – and to provide a critical link to more support for isolated seniors.

For more information about volunteering with Meals on Wheels San Diego County, please visit www. meals-on-wheels.org/volunteer or email volunteer@meals-on-wheels. org.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2021 CITY OF SAN DIEGO

Human Relations Commission Awards City to honor individuals and groups who promote peace, social justice, human and civil rights; nominations due Dec. 1 Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The City of San Diego is accepting nominations for the Human Relations Commission annual awards, which recognize individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to peace, social justice, and human and civil rights in San Diego. Residents and community members are encouraged to submit nominations.

“The recognition awards ceremony is an excellent opportunity for the Commission and the community to acknowledge and commend

worthy individuals and organizations that improve San Diego through respect and understanding,” said Dr. Gerald Brown, Interim Executive Director of the Human Relations Commission.

The deadline for submitting nominations is Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.

A submission form and other information are available on the Human Relations Commission website at sandiego.gov/human-relations.

Award categories include: • Keith M. Turnham Humanitarian Award, named for former Human

Relations Commissioner and dedicated community activist, Keith M. Turnham. The award recognizes and honors a veteran who exemplifies public and community service.

• Business Diversity Award, which recognizes a business or corporation for its focus on diversity and inclusion in its organizational philosophy, as demonstrated through its corporate leadership, employment policies, corporate giving, and/or community initiatives.

• Commission Partner Award, which acknowledges that partner-

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ships are key to accomplishing positive change in the community. The awardee is an individual or organization that has worked closely with the Human Relations Commission through the year on priority issues.

Nominees will be selected by the Human Relations Commission in

December and award recipients will be honored at the 2022 Human Relation Commission Awards Ceremony. The event will be open to the public and held on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at the San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common in the Shiley Special Events Suite.

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COVID-19 UPDATES WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE

COVID Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

COVID-19 STATUS TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

By Cori Zaragoza Contributing Writer

On November 2, the CDC released a recommendation for chil­dren 5 to 11 years to receive a pediatric dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine, which was expected after the FDA approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Dr. Mark Ghaly answers questions about vaccine in late October. the COVID vaccine. Photo: Cori Zaragoza In response, pubn ess campaigns lic aware­ VaccinateAll58 and Stop the Spread COVID-19 hosted a conversation on November 8 between Regina Wilson of California Black Media and Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary of the California Health and Human Services, to answer questions related to the efficacy and safety of the COVID-19 vaccine, specifically how it affects children aged 5 to 11.

“Children aged 5 to 11 represent 9 percent of our entire State population. Young people under the age of 18 currently represent up to 25 percent of California’s overall COVID cases. They are increasingly becoming the group most impacted by COVID, which is why it’s so important to get the vaccine,” said Dr. Ghaly.

WHAT IS THE DOSE AMOUNT FOR CHILDREN? According to Dr. Ghaly, adults and teenagers currently get .3 mL in each dose of the COVID vaccine. The Pediatric dose for kids aged 5 to 11 is .1 mL, a third of the dose normally given.

WILL KIDS NEED BOOSTERS? “We don’t know as the variants are always evolving,” stated Dr. Ghaly. He expressed his confidence, however, in the pediatric dose of the COVID vaccine and that it will provide adequate protection against the virus for the upcoming months.

SHOULD PARENTS BE WORRIED ABOUT MYOCARDITIS/ PERICARDITIS?

REPORTED TESTS

7,302,888

HOSPITALIZED

18,174

Regina Wilson of California Black Media moderated the conversation. Photo: Cori Zaragoza

C as es of myo carditis have been reported after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), particularly in male adolescents and young adults. According to the CDC, myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle, and pericarditis is inflammation of the outer lining of the heart. In both cases, the body’s immune system causes inflammation in response to an infection or some other trigger.

belief against the COVID19 vaccine, do those same beliefs hold up to other vaccines that your children have gotten? How is this one different? Why are we concerned about this vaccine in a different way than others?” stated Dr. Ghaly. “We’re talking about protecting people from COVID, real long term repercussions. We can’t afford to let our guard down, we don’t want to overwhelm the health system like we have in the past.”

Dr. Ghaly, while expressing the seriousness of myocarditis, also reassures parents that most patients with the side effect responded well to medicine, rest, and felt better quickly on their own.

To date, there have been no cases of myocarditis or pericarditis in the 4,000 children aged 5 to 11 that participated in clinical trials of the vaccine. Dr. Ghaly also emphasized that the effects of COVID and long-COVID on the heart and body are worse than a one-time case of myocarditis.

IS THE SHOT SAFE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL BACKGROUNDS?

CAN KIDS GET THE FLU SHOT AND COVID SHOT AT THE SAME TIME?

Dr. Ghaly stated that the national study done on pediatric doses of the COVID vaccine included a representative population of children from a large number of races and ethnicities, and even included kids that had different pre-existing conditions. Dr. Ghaly suggests that parents with specific questions seek out a trusted clinical provider to talk to.

WHAT ABOUT PARENTS THAT CITE RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS TO NOT GET THE VACCINE? “I would say to those parents, if you have a religious

He concluded; “Over 60,000 children aged 5 to 11 have

Cheap Antidepressant Shows Promise

Treating Early COVID-19

By Carla K. Johnson AP Medical Writer A cheap antidepressant reduced the need for hospitalization among high-risk adults with COVID-19 in a study hunting for existing drugs that could be repurposed to treat coronavirus. Researchers tested the pill used for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder because it was known to reduce inflammation and looked promising in smaller studies.

They’ve shared the results with the U.S. National Institutes of Health, which publishes treatment guidelines, and they hope for a World Health Organization recommendation.

“If WHO recommends this, you will see it widely taken up,” said study co-author Dr. Edward Mills of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, add-

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ing that many poor nations have the drug readily available. “We hope it will lead to a lot of lives saved.”

The pill, called fluvoxamine, would cost $4 for a course of COVID-19 treatment. By comparison, antibody IV treatments cost about $2,000 and Merck’s experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 is about $700 per course.

Some experts predict various treatments eventually will be used in combination

been hospitalized with COVID-19, and we’ve lost over 30 young people to the virus here in California.

We were looking for a miracle to help us with this pandemic and the vaccine represents that. These are some of the most safe and effective vaccines in modern medicine. Getting more Californians vaccinated is our way out of this.”

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Parents should take their children ages 5 to 11 to their primary pediatrician for a vaccine, but if that is not an option, the majority of County-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites also carry the Pfizer vaccine, as do many pharmacies, clinics and other medical providers.

According to County child health officer Kelly Motadel, M.D., M.P.H., children now make up 1 in 5 cases of COVID in the County of San Diego. State figures show San Diego County has 322,774 children aged 5 to 11, and the County News Center has reported that there are more than enough vaccines for all eligible youths who want a shot in the coming weeks.

Visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call the hotline at 833-422-4255 to find a nearby vaccination site.

Additional information about scheduling appointments and what types of documentation children will need to get vaccinated is available at coronavirus-sd.com/vaccine

to fight the coronavirus.

Researchers tested the antidepressant in nearly 1,500 Brazilians recently infected with coronavirus who were at risk of severe illness because of other health problems, such as diabetes.

About half took the antidepressant at home for 10 days, the rest got dummy pills.

SOURCE: Calif. Dept. of Public Health as of 11/3/21

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BY RACE / ETHNICITY

Black or African American 3.1% Race and Ethnicity Unknown 5.4% Other/ Multiple Race 11.6%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.7%

Asian 11.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%

White 37.4%

Latino or Hispanic 29.6%

SOURCE: County of San Diego.

Last updated 11/3/2021

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LIMITED ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER (Effective June 15, 2021) On June 15, 2021, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy will be rescinded. Persons and entities may still be subject to Cal OSHA and California Department of Public Health guidelines and standards with limited public health restrictions, including face coverings, school based guidance, and guidance for mega events. The California Public Health Officer has issued an order to be effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/Order-of-the-State-Public- Health-OfficerBeyond-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/COVID-19/ 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 COVID19,” or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID-19, or is likely to have COVID-19, will be subject to the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” or as subsequently amended. Both orders are available at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/ sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2 019-nCoV/health-order.html.

Subsequent Health Officer Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be issued in San Diego County as conditions warrant.

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 101040, 120175, and 120175.5 (b), the Health Officer of the County of San Diego (Health Officer) ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Effective June 15, 2021, the Order of the

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WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO CONSIDER THESE VACCINATION EFFORTS ‘SUCCESSFUL’?

“There are 3.5 million 5 to 11 year olds in California.

Success is vaccinating as many of them as possible, and all eligible Californians.

75 percent is a good number, but we would really like a 80-85 percent vaccination rate to help battle future variants and breakthrough cases,” said Dr. Ghaly.

“They might have some soreness and low-grade symptoms, but there is nothing wrong with getting both vaccines at the same time,” said Dr. Ghaly.

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Health Officer and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, and any other Health Officer orders related to COVID-19 shall expire, with the exception of the following: a. “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19,” dated December 24, 2020. b. “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” dated April 5, 2021. c. Any quarantine or isolation order issued to an individual that is currently in effect.

2. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b), all governmental entities in the county shall continue to take necessary measures within the governmental entity’s control to ensure compliance with State and local laws, regulations, and orders related to the control of COVID-19.

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

Date: June 14, 2021 HELEN ROBBINS-MEYER Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego

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FLAG FOOTBALL JAMBOREE, IT’S A WRAP!

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer As the San Diego Youth Flag football season came to a close, the 6-7-8 year old flag pullers representing their teams could be seen at El Toyon Park. They were doing what they love to do: running, throwing, catching, pulling flags, faking out the opposition, and taking the pigskin to the casa.

Hosts Annual 5K & Festival Photos: Darrel Wheeler

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Photos: Darrel Wheeler

Among the teams present were the tough Bull Dogs of Los Toros, Balboa’s silver and black attack Raiders, San Diego’s Thunder Bolts, and Valencia Park’s readyto-sting Hornets.

The groups showed up and showed out for the last time this season. There was also a host of other teams from various communities from all over San Diego helping to make the final moments of the 2021 Flag Jamboree a fun experience.

The Soul Swap Meet set up shop during the event with live entertainment and award presentations hosted by the Master of Ceremony,

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On an early Sunday morning on November 7, 3.2 miles of Southeast San Diego streets were closed to make space for high speed joggers and low-key walkers participating in the fifth annual Hip-Hop Health & Wellness 5K run. After the 3.2 miles of blood, sweat, and tears, the participants were also challenged to a host of obstacle courses — if they dared.

Galaxy Glenn. There was plenty of Information on health, wellness, and how to live the lifestyle.

“We just wanted to give back to the community and help with the Hip-hop 5k.

We want to help make people aware of what health and wellness is about,” shared Armon Harvey of the Harvey Family Foundation.

“We wanted to make sure the kids had something to do, as far as activities go, so we reached out and did some partnerships with Carleton Overstreet and

other organizations. It looks like everything turned out fine. And we will be doing our turkey drive right here at the ‘Y’ on the 21st of this month.”

The 5th annual HipHop Wellness 5K and festival was an extremely worthwhile community event made possible by sponsors big and small, creating a job well done.

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Rita Bullard's Homegoing Celebration Photos by Mike Norris

By Cherri Meals On October 26, 2021, a Queen and true OG was called home. Irriedo BullardHills passed away in Phoenix, AZ. Her husband of 17 years, Allen Hills, was by her side.

Allen informed Rita's relatives and some of her longtime friends. He asked us to put together a memorial for his Queen. San Diego's original OG's came together

on Saturday, Nov 6 at the Elks Lodge on Hensley and Commercial. We brought food and had Rita's favorite music, provided by DJ Havmercy. We ate, danced, and reminisced about our friend and the impact this beautiful soul had on our lives.

Rita, you will truly be missed. We will always love you until we meet again.

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COMMUNITY Lawrence “Cowboy” Glover Youth Advocates Call Out Big Tobacco Turns

By Voice & Viewpoint Staff

Good music was played, courtesy of DJ-Nice, along with fancy-dancing.

Tasty foods, a costume contest, and good attitudes were how ‘Cowboy the Libra’ and his people kicked it on Halloween night.

On Friday, November 5, community members and the San Diego Smoke-Free Project, a regional coalition advocating for a flavored tobacco ban in the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista, held a protest at Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park, demanding the stop of the sale of flavored tobacco products.

“Uncle Duke the Cowboy; he is a good uncle and father. He has done so much for me and others in the community. He is the

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer Lawrence, a.k.a ‘Cowboy’, Glover celebrated his 70th birthday with a host of his family and his best of friends. On Halloween night at Marina Villages Lawrence, the Duke’s 70th birthday bash was all treats and no tricks.

man! And he is a great cook, he can burn,” said Nephew R. J. There was also a costume contest with a 100 dollar prize going to the most creative. That 100 bucks was won by a trio of M&M’s.

“Anybody that put in 70 bricks deserves a big birthday celebration!” shared Darcel Glover. “And it’s always a good thing when you can come out and have some fun and support your family. Happy birthday Pops!”

The coalition’s main concern is that Big Tobacco is exploiting hookah, a Middle Eastern and East African social ritual, to keep its business model alive as more people push back against unregulated flavored tobacco and as the demand for a federal ban on these products grows.

According to a report by the Truth Initiative, a nonprofit public health

“I really want to thank everybody for showing me so much love. I could not have asked for a better turn-out. Man, you just don’t know how grateful I’m,” said a teary eyed Cowboy.

Photos: Darrel Wheeler

Nicole Turkson with the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council. Photo: Gene Roberts

KIDS WANT CANDY. THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY WANTS CUSTOMERS. 4 out of 5 kids who have used tobacco started with a flavored product.

FLAVORS IS A PATH TO ADDICTION Learn the tobacco industry’s latest tricks and how to fight back.

Get in contact with your local representative today.

Find out how to take action at:

FlavorsHookKids.org Sponsored by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency

Amran Mohamed and Sarah Hashi with the United Women of East Africa and Refugee Community Coalition. Photo: Gene Roberts

organization committed to making tobacco use a thing of the past, unregulated flavored tobacco products are advertised and sold primarily in communities of color, exacerbating health disparities that already plague these communities. Additionally, these flavored tobacco products are often marketed toward children, advertising flavors such as ‘gummy bear’ and ‘chocolate’.

Despite this, according to the City Council of San Diego, San Diego is one of the largest cities in California without an ordinance ending the sale of flavored tobacco products. The group is calling on the San Diego City Council to end the sale of flavored tobacco – including flavored shisha – in all flavors, all products, and all locations.

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HEALTHY LIVING/EDUCATION Ongoing Efforts To Reduce Breast Cancer Disparities In African American Women

By Barbara Smith Contributing Writer African American women have higher rates of breast cancer mortality than their white counterparts, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). A 2019 report from the ACS found that while Black women are 3 percent less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, they have a 41 percent higher death rate from the illness. Statistically, some progress has been made but still, 1 in 8 women have a chance of getting breast cancer in their lifetime.

While San Diego Voice & Viewpoint reached out to several organizations for current statistics for women with breast cancer in the African American community, data was not readily available for San Diego. However, Dr. Clifford Eke, cancer surgeon at Kaiser Permanente, Fontana and Ontario, and Past President, American Cancer Society, California division, in a recent phone conversation, addressed significant disparities.

Eke, who is also Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, leads medical mission teams to different parts of the world, including many underserved areas of the United States and his native Nigeria. Eke highlights protocols that increase chances for healthy outcomes but

also points out areas that need improvement on both a local and statewide/national level:

Clinical trials – More African American men and women are needed in clinical trials. Most of the discoveries for breast cancer are made from studies of white women and research shows that some biological and genetic differences in tumors exist in relation to race. ACS offers trials at Scripps Health in San Diego and other healthcare systems. Eke urges patients to question their doctors and do their own research to increase their chances of finding a clinical trial.

Food deserts – Many black neigh-

borhoods don’t have Ralphs or Stater Brothers-type markets; however, liquor stores, which sell the least healthy foods and cigarettes, dot the landscape. Tobacco is a risk factor for almost every cancer including breast cancer. San Diego can aid in reducing health disparities, Eke says, by introducing initiatives to bring more grocery stores to low-income neighborhoods and, with subsidies, make healthy food more affordable.

mitigate the financial burden of health care and reduced the number of uninsured Blacks; still coverage gains with that legislation were lowest among Blacks. Cancer prevention and screening should be covered by insurance along with more availability of medical care in underserved communities.

Grants/Community Intervention – Robert Wood

Photo: Angiola Harry

Conscious and unconscious bias by health care professionals –

Documented instances exist in which doctors do not order recommended screening tests or appropriate treatments, based on racial bias. In a complex medical system, such instances are not always easy to monitor but they contribute to racial disparity in health outcomes.

Access to care – the Affordable Care Act and subsequent expansion of Medicaid have helped to

Johnson Foundation and the National Cancer Institute, among other institutions, give grants to assist with prevention and treatment. Eke acknowledges the work of Southeastern San Diego’s monthly Mobile Health Clinic, organized by Dr. Suzanne Afflalo and Wendy Shurelds, as excellent examples of community-based solutions that address racial disparities and save lives.

Also of note is the San Diego-based Compassion Project, a research study led by Scripps La Jolla breast surgeon Dr. Elaine Tanaka, which, according to Shurelds, who serves on the research team along with Dr. Afflalo, seeks to create “a tool kit to be used to better train new doctors to be more compassionate and sensitive to the black community and people of color.”

Patient navigation – Kaiser, among

other health care systems, offers a breast cancer coordinator who works with a team throughout the process of diagnosis through treatment. Such a protocol helps African Americans, many of whom do not trust the health care system, based on historical abuses, to get the personalized care that leads to their best health outcome.

African American doctors – 13 percent of the US population is Black, yet Black doctors represent only 3 percent of the medical establishment. Eke sees the need for more African Americans in medical professions for patient care and research. The lack of cultural competency in some health care providers can contribute to poor health outcomes in communities of color. The National Medical Association, among other groups, offers scholarships to increase numbers. Local African American doctors can mentor and inspire black youth to bring more into the profession.

The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper’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 Ethnic Media Services to support minority-owned-and-operated community newspapers across California.

Morehouse College Students Win HBCU Hackathon NNPA Newswire Zillow’s HBCU Housing Hackathon, which drew more than 150 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), awarded top prizes to teams that innovated to help at-risk renters and struggling first-time home buyers.

The top three finishers in the hackathon, created in collaboration with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) , Black Tech Ventures (BTV) and Amplify 4 Good, won over the judges with projects that offer solutions to barriers in the housing journey.

A team of four Morehouse College students won first place and $20,000 for its program that uses machine learning to predict increases in rent and utility

costs at a particular address over time, offering renters early warning about looming affordability challenges. Zillow also will donate $25,000 to Morehouse College’s computer science program as part of the first-place prize.

“It’s awesome to conceptualize a project that could help a lot of people and not only win this hackathon and receive prizes that are great for my team, but also help earn a donation for our college,” said Paul Lockett, member of team Househouse and senior computer science student at Morehouse College. “Coming into this, we had a plan, we executed on it and we are so happy we had this amazing opportunity to work and learn with Zillow.”

The event brought together 49 teams representing 17 HBCUs. Six

teams advanced to the final round and had five minutes to present their ideas virtually, using live demonstrations and presentation decks, to a panel of judges made up of Zillow and tech industry leaders.

“We are incredibly impressed with the ingenuity, passion and leadership the students showed at Zillow’s HBCU Housing Hackathon,” said Aldona Clottey, Zillow vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and one of the judges. “It was inspiring to see everyone dig into this challenge and bring their perspective on solutions to some of the problems people face when it comes to renting, buying or selling a home.

These students showed us that our future is in great hands and we are proud to support them and the institutions that serve them.”

Photo: Courtesy of NNPA

The first-place team from Morehouse, Househouse, included Kendall Camp, Grant Commodore, Joshua Curry and Paul Lockett.

Their “Reliby” application addresses financial uncertainty for long-term renters and provides users with a “stability score” to illuminate dramatic increases in living expenses that might come months or years in the future.

“Computer science departments at HBCUs specialize in developing

technically competent students with a sense of mission and purpose that drives them to innovate,” said Alfred R. Watkins, Ph.D., academic program director for computer science at Morehouse College. “The success of the winning team from Morehouse is an indication the college is working hard to attract, nurture, support, educate and challenge young students to become the tech-savvy leaders this world needs today.

Is Your Child Equipped to Succeed in Their Classes?

Educational success goes beyond just making good grades. It also means loving the learning process and having the right tools can be a game changer. Here are five learning tools to consider:

• Better note taking: Making sense of newly-introduced material when it comes time to study can be challenging when one is working with regular pen and paper. Smart pens however feature built-in audio recording funtionality and the ability to record and save Photo: Katerina Holmes

every pen stroke, giving students multiple options for taking thorough notes and revisiting them.

• An intuitive calculator: Many students become bored or frustrated when they move beyond basic math. Often, it’s because they’re not properly equipped to succeed in higher-level classes.

While you probably already know that a scientific calculator is necessary for high school and college-level math (and even middle school in some cases), not every model is easy to use or designed to actually aid comprehension of mathematical concepts. Being able to visualize calculations can make learning more interesting and keep your student’s head in the game.

• New language tools: Sometimes foreign language classes leave students with an expansive vocabulary but not the conversational skills to use it. Make studying a new language more useful and fun by encouraging your child to make use of apps that focus on grammar, realworld conversation, and storytelling.

• A beginner’s keyboard: When it comes to the world of musical instruments, the piano is fundamental. However, if you’re looking to introduce the instrument to your budding musician affordably and in a way that will keep them motivated and inspired to practice, consider a keyboard designed with the beginner in mind.

• An up-to-date prescription: Has your child ever complained that school is boring or tiring? It could be a vision problem that’s causing them to feel that way.

Nearsightedness can make seeing the blackboard a struggle and farsightedness can turn the simple act of reading a book into a headache. Have your child’s vision checked annually to ensure their glasses or contacts prescription is up-to-date.

Educational tools can make learning easier, paving the way for your child to embrace school subjects and succeed.

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conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Payam Shahrokh 5110 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #214 San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 01, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 01, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024433 Fictitious business name(s): Renewed Bliss Essentials LLC Located at: 4602 Kansas Street #103 San Diego, CA 92116 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: Renewed Bliss Essentials LLC 4602 Kansas St. #103 San Diego, CA 92116 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 30, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024590 Fictitious business name(s): BB’s KC Soul Food Cooking Located at: 558 Felicita Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was: 10/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Algie Hardnett 558 Felicita Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 --Yolanda Clark 558 Felicita Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 02, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023650 Fictitious business name(s): NEW GENERATION Coatings --NEW Element’s Painting Located at: 4086 Euclid Av San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Raul Mejia 4086 Euclid Av San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 20, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023907 Fictitious business name(s): A-ITpro Located at: 2920 Briarwood Rd. Unit I-15 Bonita, CA 91902 County of San Diego --PO Box 24 Bonita, CA 91908 County of San Diego This business is conducted by:

An Individual The first day of business was: 06/06/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Aaron E Garcia-Alvarez 2920 Briarwood Rd. Unit I-15 Bonita, CA 91902 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 22, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024078 Fictitious business name(s): Island Spice Authentic Jamaican Restaurant Located at: 6109 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/23/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Shane Peter Ormsby 1450 Burgundy Drive Chula Vista, CA 91913 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 25, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 25, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023232 Fictitious business name(s): Run Life --Run Life Ministries Located at: 5152 Logan Ave. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 742271 San Diego, CA 92174 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/03/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: RaShan Paulette Jefferson 5152 Logan Ave. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 15, 2026 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023972 Fictitious business name(s): Panpan Wok --Lucky Bowl Located at: 904 S. Santa Fe Ave Vista, CA 92084 County of San Diego --7728 Garvey Ave Ste 6 Rosemead, CA 91770 County of Los Angeles 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: Lucky Bowl, Inc 904 S. Santa Fe Ave Vista, CA 92084 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 23, 2026 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023938 Fictitious business name(s): Micheaux Roache --O’lijuwon Roache Located at: 4371 Swift Ave Apt 5# San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 10/23/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Micheaux Roache 4371 Swift Ave Apt 5# San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 23, 2026 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9022563 Fictitious business name(s): Black Magic Massage Located at: 3065 Rosecrans Pl #209 San Diego, CA 92110 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: Paulette LaShawn Harris 267 Rancho Drive Unit D Chula Vista, CA 91911 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 07, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 07, 2026 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023268 Fictitious business name(s): Signatures, Ink --Signatures, Ink Mobile Notary Located at: 2782 Ramfos Place San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/10/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Regina Bradley 2782 Ramfos Place San Diego, CA 92139 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 15, 2026 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023478 Fictitious business name(s): Jones Investigative Security Specialist Located at: 4306 Boston Avenue San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/19/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeremy Tolano Obrian Jones 4306 Boston Avenue San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 19, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 19, 2026 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9022833 Fictitious business name(s): BlackCotton Unique Fashions Located at: 110 W. Renette Ave #6 El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 05/05/2005 This business is hereby registered by the following: Felicia Lee Williams-Henderson 110 W. Renette Ave #6 El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on

October 11, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 11, 2026 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9022942 Fictitious business name(s): Breaking Ground Design Located at: 4860 Rolando Ct #36 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Stephen Lynch 4860 Rolando Ct #36 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 12, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 12, 2026 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023588 Fictitious business name(s): Desanti Construction Located at: 4948 Vista Arroyo La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/20/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Daniel E Desanti 4948 Vista Arroyo La Mesa, CA 91941 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 20, 2026 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023573 Fictitious business name(s): Fabulous Totes & Accessories Boutique Located at: 6760 Doriana St Apt 87 San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 151226 San Diego, CA 92175 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/08/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Claudette Allen-Butler 6760 Doriana St. Apt 87 San Diego, CA 92139 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 20, 2026 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023501 Fictitious business name(s): Sang Dao Restaurant Located at: 5421 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/23/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Phidprakay Bobbie Deary 5239 Topsail Dr. San Diego, CA 92154 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 19, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 19, 2026 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9021981 Fictitious business name(s): Thrift Options ---

Thrift Options 619 Located at: 209 Garrett Ave Apt. C Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the names(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Edgar Carlos Romero 209 Garrett Ave. Apt. C Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 01, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 01, 2026 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9021699 Fictitious business name(s): WMSE - Elite Concierge Services --Wells Mustard Seed Enterprises Located at: 212 Avenida Victoria Apt A San Clemente, CA 92672 County of Orange --8677 Villa La Jolla Drive #222 La Jolla, CA 92037 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 4/1/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Lisa Wells 212 Avenida Victoria Apt A San Clemente, CA 92672 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 28, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 28, 2026 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023037 Fictitious business name(s): Capital Trans Located at: 4751 33rd St #8 San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 16033 San Diego, CA 92176 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: Kifle Ande 4751 33rd St #8 San Diego, CA 92116 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 13, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 13, 2026 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9022844 Fictitious business name(s): No Way Located at: 6344 Ferris Sq San Diego, CA 92121 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 12/01/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Topper Crown International Inc 6344 Ferris Sq San Diego, CA 92121 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 11, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 11, 2026 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9021664 Fictitious business name(s): Treasures By Shi Located at:

1560 Santa Carolina Rd, Unit 2 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: Lafayette Rochelle Brown 1560 Santa Carolina Rd Unit 2 Chula Vista, CA 91913 --Shigeru Dontario Brown 1560 Santa Carolina Rd Unit 2 Chula Vista, CA 91913 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 28, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 28, 2026 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9021665 Fictitious business name(s): Pure Romance

By Rochelle Located at: 1560 Santa Carolina Rd Unit 2 Chula Vista, CA 91913 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: Lafayette Rochelle Brown 1560 Santa Carolina Rd Unit 2 Chula Vista, CA 91913 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 28, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on September 28, 2026 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9022581 Fictitious business name(s): Hera Hub San Marcos Located at: 261 Autumn Dr San Marcos, CA 92069 County of San Diego --41765 Rider Way Temecula, CA 92592 County of Riverside 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: The Empire Consulting Group, LLC. 44753 Kit Court Temecula, CA 92592 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 07, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 07, 2026 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00046613CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Cynthia Vazquez, Israel Vazquez on behalf of minor child To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Cynthia Vazquez, Israel Vazquez on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Vanessa Vazquez-Ruiz PROPOSED NAME: Natalia Vazquez-Ruiz THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this

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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.

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

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.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00038994CU-PT-CTL

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.

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).

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.

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NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 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 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 92101 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00046584CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Isaiah Kevin Triplett To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Isaiah Kevin Triplett filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Isaiah Kevin Triplett PROPOSED NAME: Isaiah Alcala 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: December 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

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 remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway Ave San Diego, CA 92101 Ceentral Division 37-2021-00044318CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alejandra S. Taborga To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Alejandra S. Taborga filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Alejandra S. Taborga PROPOSED NAME: Alejandra Saavedra 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: December 02, 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.

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 Ave San Diego, CA 92101 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00043453CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Frances Geniza Lacsamana To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Frances Geniza Lacsamana on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lucas Franklin Gonzalez PROPOSED NAME: Lucas Franklin Gonzalez Lacsamana 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: November 29, 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 remote hearing date.

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.

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.

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11

Petitioner or Attorney: Lollie Mae Bowen To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Lollie Mae Bowen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lollie Mae Bowen PROPOSED NAME: Lottie Mae Bowen 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: December 12, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: November 29, 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00043445CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Miguel Vargas Servin To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Miguel Vargas Servin and on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: a) Lucas Vargas-Fregoso --b) Miguel Vargas Servin PROPOSED NAME: a) Lucas Servin-Fregoso --b) Miguel Servin THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this

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 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00043291CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Veronica Burbridge on behalf of minor child To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Veronica Burbridge filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Diriki Antrell Hill Jr PROPOSED NAME: Antrell Hill Burbridge 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: November 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

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

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

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

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00043267CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Bruk Albe Agiro To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Bruk Albe Agiro filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Bruk Albe Delke PROPOSED NAME: Bruk Albe Agiro 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: November 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

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

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

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 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11

SUMMONS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of Orange Central Justice Center 700 W. Civic Center Dr. Santa Ana, CA 92701 Case Number: 30-2021-01188783-CU-PACJC NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Joshua Colville, an Individual; DOES 1 TO 15 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: Vidal Estrada NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

The name and address of the court is: Central Justice Center 700 W. Civic Center Dr. Santa Ana, CA 92701 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Cassady S. Davidson, Esq. 21250 Hawthorne Blvd.

Suite 500 Torrance, CA 90503 310-503-8805 Summons Filed: 03/18/2021 Order For Publication Filed: 10/26/2021 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 500 3rd Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Case Number: 20FL600012S Notice To Respondent: Simone Leontine Miller

Petitioner’s name is: David Allen Miller You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE - RESTRAINING ORDERS FOLLOW BELOW: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic parter are restrained from: 1.

removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;

2.

cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children;

3.

transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasicommunity, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

4.

creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care.

For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506

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WARNING - IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 500 3rd Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: David Allen Miller 601 Telegraph Canyon Road Apt 282 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Summons Filed: 01/05/2021 Order For Publication Filed: 06/03/2021 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Jonathan Edward Nash Case Number: 37-2021-00030253-PR-PWCTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Jonathan Edward Nash A Petition for Probate has been filed by Sharon B. Nash in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego The Petition For Probate requests that Sharon B. Nash be appointed as a personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests that 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 December 02, 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 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 four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.

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: Ryan Anderson 6106 Paseo Delicias, Ste. E P.O. Box 752 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-756-5558 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 ----------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Carol Hawley Case Number: 37-2021-00031949-PR-PWCTL

INTERNATIONAL NEWS BLACK VOTERS STRAY FROM ANC IN RECENT NATIONAL POLLS OVER JOBS, WATER AND CORRUPTION Global Information Network The party that governed South Africa since the end of apartheid appears to have lost its grip on Black voters who turned away from the party of Nelson Mandela this month in large numbers.

For the first time in the country’s post-apartheid democracy, the African National Congress received only 46% of votes less than half of the national vote and an 11% drop from the last election - in polls for mayors and councilors.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Carol Hawley

Although the turnout ended up being slightly better than initially feared, at 12.3 million voters, it amounts to fewer than half of those registered.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by April Anne Hawley in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

News media around the world pounced on the famed party most recently headed by President Cyril Ramaphosa with such headlines as: “ANC suffers worst electoral performance”, and ANC Suffers Worst Election Setback Since End of Apartheid.”

The Petition For Probate requests that April Anne Hawley be appointed as a personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests that 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 December 02, 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 four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

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: Ryan S. Anderson 6106 Paseo Delicias, Ste. E P.O. Box 752 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-756-5558 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 Read Free Online @ SDVoice.info

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The disappointing turnout was blamed in economic stagnation, record unemployment and the aftermath of civil unrest.

But contributing factors included rampant corruption and a rot in state institutions.

“The grassroots collapse of services such as water and power in ANC-run municipalities lies behind voter frustration with Ramaphosa,” wrote Johannesburg repor ter Joseph Cotterill. The popular leader struggled to overcome infighting in the party which exploded into the country’s worst post-apartheid unrest in July after former president Jacob Zuma was jailed for defying a court order to attend a judicial inquiry.

The party lost outright control of Johannesburg and will maintain control of only two of the country eight big cities.

“We’re not a loser here,” insisted Jessie Duarte, the party’s deputy secretary general, at a news briefing on the floor of the results center in Pretoria. “As far as we’re concerned, we are the winning party on that board.”

But Ms. Duarte acknowledged that voters had sent a message.

“The electorate has spoken,” she said. “The low voter turnout, especially in traditional ANC

strongholds, communicates a clear message - the people are disappointed in the ANC with the slow progress in fixing local government, in ensuring quality and consistent basic services and tackling corruption and greed.”

Power will now devolve among newly energized parties, such as the Inkatha Freedom Party which used its history of Zulu nationalism to win nearly a quarter of the vote in the largely

BRITISH SOMALI NOVELIST BREAKS BARRIER TO WIN NOMINATION FOR BOOKER PRIZE Global Information Network “Fortune Men” is the third novel by acclaimed novelist Nadifa Mohamed and the first by a British Somali to be shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize.

Her latest book tells the story of a notorious miscarriage of justice and the real life wrongful conviction of British Somali sailor Mahmood Mattan for a 1952 murder in Cardiff, capital of Wales.

Londoner Nadifa, who was born in Somaliland before moving to the UK as a child, spent years researching the novel including several visits to Cardiff and meeting with people who knew Mahmood as well as relatives of Lily Volpert, the woman he was wrongly convicted of killing.

She first became aware of the case via a 2004 newspaper article when she discovered her late

father, also a British Somali seaman, had known Mahmood in the 1950s.

“I found out about this case about 17 years ago and from that moment on, I became obsessed with it,” she said in an online interview. “I wanted to know who he was, how this happened, why it happened, all of the details. I also looked through all of the police archives, the court transcripts. What I found was a man who was a radical in many ways. He wanted to break down the rules that were forced on him. It’s a novel in love with its main character and the world around him.”

Mahmood Mattan, the central character of the book, was a fixture in Cardiff 's Tiger Bay, 1952, which bustled with Somali and West Indian sailors, Maltese businessmen and Jewish families. He was a father,

a conman, a petty criminal. He was a smooth-talker with rakish charm and an eye for a good game. He was many things, but not a murderer.

So when a shopkeeper is brutally killed and all eyes fall on him, Mahmood isn't too worried in the belief there were witnesses who allegedly saw him enter a shop that same night.

However the court ruled against him and he was executed – the last to suffer the death penalty in that country.

Walter Mosely, author of Devil in a Blue Dress, praised the book: “Nadifa Mohamed’s The Fortune Men is a blues song cut straight from the heart. It tells about the unjust death of an innocent Black man caught up in a corrupt system.

“Nadifa’s masterful evocation of the full life of Mahmood Mattan, the last man executed in Cardiff

rural province.

The Freedom Front Plus, a historically Afrikaner nationalist party that repositioned itself as a bulwark for all minorities

against the A.N.C., increased its support across the country, The Economic Freedom Fighters of Julius Malema, which presents itself as the “government-in-waiting”, ended up with about 10.42%, a small but respectable development from 2016’s 8.19%.

Other parties picking up seats include the Patriotic Alliance, One South Africa, and ActionSA.

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for a crime he was exonerated for 40 years later, is brought alive with subtle artistry and heartbreaking humanity.”

“In one man’s life, Mohamed captures the multitudes of homelands, dialects, hopes, and prayers of Somalis, Jews, Maltese and West Indians drawn in by the ships that filled Wales’ Tiger Bay in the 1950’s, all hoping for a future that eludes Mattan.”

“I’m working on an opera, and a few others things, it still hasn’t left me,” said Nadifa of the story of Mahmood and his Welsh wife Laura Williams.

“Fortune Men” follows two previous widely acclaimed novels, “Black Mamba Boy” and “The Orchard of Lost Souls.” The latest book is scheduled for release in December.

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tial and should be dismissed from the pool.

that video repeatedly during this trial.”

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“I don't know if I'd want a juror who doesn't have an emotional response to watching a video of someone being killed,” Dunikoski said. She also argued that a prospective juror's exposure to the clip was “irrelevant because he's going to be shown

Abramson, the University of Texas law professor, said pretrial exposure to the video isn't automatic grounds for dismissing potential jurors but should still serve as a warning to the judge that the person may have formed strong opinions.

11% needed hospitalization or an extended ER stay, compared to 16% of those on dummy pills.

patients might also benefit and whether the pill should be combined with other treatments.

The results, published Wednesday, October 27, in the journal Lancet Global Health, were so strong that independent experts monitoring the study recommended stopping it early because the results were clear. Questions remain about the best dosing, whether lower risk

The larger project looked at eight existing drugs to see if they could work against the pandemic virus. The project is still testing a hepatitis drug, but all the others — including metformin, hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin — haven’t

During the first two weeks of jury selection, prosecutor Linda Dunikoski brushed aside defense attorneys' concerns that potential jurors who were horrified by the video can't be impar-

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They were tracked for four weeks to see who landed in the hospital or spent extended time in an emergency room when hospitals were full.

In the group that took the drug,

“When you have what appears to be highly incriminating evidence and there's been a period of time where it went viral, people not only saw it but talked about it and shared opinions with family and friends,” Abramson said. “The mere fact they're going to see it again is hardly enough to undo whatever settled damage it's done already.” panned out.

The cheap generic and Merck’s COVID-19 pill work in different ways and “may be complementary,” said Dr. Paul Sax of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, who was not involved in the study.

Earlier this month, Merck asked regulators in the U.S. and Europe to authorize its antiviral pill.

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She will also preside over the Office of Solicitor General O pinion Unit, E qu a l Employment Rights and Resolution Office, and the Office of Program Oversight and Accountability.

With over 15 years of legal, law enforcement, and criminal justice experience, Johnson has served in senior staff roles in the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, with the City of Oakland, and at the California Department of Justice.

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Novae Named One Of Inc. Magazine’s FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES Voice & Viewpoint Newswire It’s been a big year for Novae, LLC, the first Black-owned FinTech company to offer ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ services for small businesses nationwide. In July, the company was recognized by Black Enterprise and Yahoo Finance, and the company’s CEO, Reco McCambry was named to Marquis Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in Business and Finance over the summer.

And earlier this year, Mr. McCambry received a proclamation naming January 19th Mr. Reco McDaniel McCambry Day in his hometown of McDonough, Georgia for his business accomplishments and contributions to the community.

On August 17, 2021, this financial consulting and training company earned another major distinction by making Inc’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in America. The Inc 5000 list measures business growth

over a three-year window and compiles an annual list of the fastest-growing employers in America.

Founded in 2014, Novae provides consumer financing, business funding, and credit building services.

Also a training company, Novae provides seminars, workshops, webinars, and free conference calls to train and inspire entrepreneurs across America. Novae’s revenue has more than doubled each year since the introduction of its Business Credit & Funding and White Label Franchise Programs in 2018, which help businesses obtain credit and loans while protecting their owners’ individual finances, and allow individuals to sell their products and services under their own brand. Novae ranks 2,307 out of more than 7 million employer firms in the United States according to Inc 5000 officials.

She recently served as Chief Assistant District Attorney for District Attorney Diana Becton, where she managed the overall administration of the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office. Her duties included overseeing the general operations, budget, and personnel decisions of all units within the office and serving as the District Attorney in her absence.

Venus also served as Associate Attorney General in the executive office of Attorney General Kamala D. Harris where she oversaw Harris’ executive team and operated as a senior legal and policy advisor.

“Venus is a dedicated public servant who is committed to the fair and equal administration of justice,” said U.S. Vice President Harris after selecting Johnson for the Attorney General’s cabinet in 2013.

Prior to this role, Johnson was Deputy Attorney General/Legislative Advocate for California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris

and Deputy District Attorney for Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley. Johnson earned a Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Loyola Marymount University.

Brown will serve as a legal and policy advisor on civil rights. He has over 15 years of experience working with some of the most prestigious private law firms in California where he represented a diverse client base of public agencies and private businesses in a range of civil matters, including labor and employment, class action litigation, and constitutional and civil rights litigation.

Recently, Brown served as the City Attorney for the City of Compton where, as the chief legal officer for the city, he led an office of attorneys and staff responsible for advising Compton City officials on matters pertaining to their offices.

“I resigned as City Attorney on Oct. 15, 2021. Serving the residents of the great City of Compton has been a tremendous honor and I am proud of the accomplishments I was able to achieve

during my tenure to protect the City’s interests, improve the structure and function of local government, and enhance the quality of life for all residents,” Brown stated on his Instagram account Nov. 1.

Brown’s experience includes serving on the State Bar Commission for Judicial Nominees Evaluation, as President of the John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles, Inc., the oldest and largest bar association in California for African American attorneys and judges, and the California Association of Black Lawyers.

Brown earned a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School and he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and African American studies from the University of California Berkeley.

Alley will be a high-level policy advisor in the development and advocacy of legislation. She joins the Attorney General’s Office with 20 years of experience working in the public sector. She was a principal consultant to California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), working on legislation and issues involving pub-

lic safety, policing, criminal justice, and gender and racial equity.

Prior to that, Alley was a Deputy Attorney General in the Office of Legislative Affairs for former Attorneys General Xavier Becerra and Kamala D. Harris. There, she assisted in the development of legislative priorities for the Attorney General, represented the department before the Legislature, and provided technical assistance and consultation to legislators and staff, committee consultants, and program staff.

Alley also was a Legislative and Communications Director for former Assembly Members Rob Bonta and Sandre Swanson, after spending several years as a deputy with the Office of Legislative Counsel.

She earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California Davis, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and journalism from California State University Sacramento.

The DOJ has over 4,500 employees who are engaged in a variety of law enforcement and legal services. The department’s main offices are in Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Oakland, and Fresno.

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Novae’s rapid growth is no surprise when you look at its business model and its ever-growing number of affiliates, independent financial consultants, and white label franchisees across the country. Novae is passionate about not only teaching entrepreneurship principles but also providing entrepreneurship opportunities.

“It has not been an easy journey, but it has been totally worth it,” CEO McCambry said of Novae’s rapid growth. He went on to credit the grace of God.“We are extremely humbled by this recognition. We intend to continue to serve our communities with highvalue products and the utmost integrity. We are so grateful!”

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BLACK HISTORY 1831

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NAT TURNER HANGED

END OF WORLD WAR I

Nathanial “Nat” Turner was born a slave on a Virginia plantation owned by Benjamin Turner.

He was educated despite being sold three times during childhood, eventually returning to the Turner plantation. Nat Turner became a charismatic preacher for enslaved people across several plantations. Taking the August 7th eclipse as a sign, Nat Turner led a revolt that killed 55 white slaveholders later that month. The fugitive slaves avoided capture for over a month before their capture. Nat Turner and several of his associates were executed less than a week later. Nat Turner’s revolt resulted in some of the harshest Black laws passed in the U.S, including the prohibition of education for Blacks and the banning and eviction of Blacks from some states.

Over 350,000 Black Americans served in WWI in segregated units. Two famous combat units

U.S. BLACK WOMEN’S HISTORY ARCHIVE & MCLEOD BETHUNE MEMORIAL MUSEUM OPEN Originally based in Mary McLeod Bethune’s house in Washington, D.C., the archive is a continuation of the work begun by Bethune, Mary Ritter Beard, and Dorothy B. Porter in 1935. The project became a joint work of the World Center for Women’s Archives and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The museum was a goal the NCNW set in the 1940s.

Thanks in large part to Senator John William Warner III, Congress granted funds to restore Bethune’s house as part of the U.S. BiCentennial

were fearfully named by the enemy: The Harlem Hellfighters and The Black Devils. The Black Devils (the 370th Infantry Regiment) were the only unit commanded by Black officers. Most Black Americans served in supply sections, serving as stevedores, engineers, mechanics, cooks, and other general labor along the front.

1889 WASHINGTON DECLARED THE 42ND U.S. STATE

Racial exclusion laws played a large part in the first settlers moving into what is now Washington state. George Washington Bush, a freeman of Black and Irish heritage (both considered “Negro” at the time), was one of the first to enter the area in 1844. He left Missouri with family and friends, but learned on the way to Oregon Territory that the provisional government there had passed exclusionary laws. The well-educated veteran redirected his party to the British-controlled north bank of the Columbia River. Through 1845, the men worked for the British-owned Hudson Bay Company as fur trappers.

In the British-controlled area, Bush settled and owned land In an area known as Tumwater (later the state capital, Olympia). In 1846, the British surrendered the area to the U.S., making it part of the Oregon Territory and effectively revoking Bush’s land ownership. No legal actions were taken to drive the Bush family off their land, however, as they were quite popular in the area. When Washington became a separate territory in 1853, the Washington Territorial Legislature unanimously voted to petition the U.S. Congress to restore the Bush family’s land rights. The measure was granted in 1855, officially titled “An Act for the Relief of George Bush, of Thurston County, Washington Territory”. This made the Bush family some of the first Black landowners in the Western United States. Washington Territory was denied statehood for over a decade to prevent disturbing the balance between pro-slavery Democrats and pro-civil rights Republicans. While G.W. Bush passed before Washington statehood was achieved, his descendants still owned the land.

After Germany’s surrender, troops began returning home. President Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day the following year on November 11, 1919, after all the troops had returned. In 1954, the U.S. changed the holiday to “Veterans Day” as a way to honor veterans of all U.S. wars.

The holiday is also recognized in France and the U.K.

in 1976. The 1979 dedication also established the only repository in the U.S. devoted to the collection and preservation of materials relating to Black-American women. In 2014, in a move that is still debated, the National Park Service moved the archives out of Bethune house to a holding center in Maryland. The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House museum has not reopened since the CoVid pandemic began to peak in March 2020.

AROUND TOWN Greater Fellowship MBC of San Diego is celebrating our 50th Church Anniversary during the entire month of November.

We will start with our Sunday services on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays at 11:00 and 3:30 in the afternoon.

On Sunday, Nov. 14th, we will celebrate during the morning worship service only.

Our celebratory Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 13th at 5 P.M. at Anchor’s Catering and Conference Center (I-5 & Main Street). Rsvp NOW by emailing pastor@gfmbcsd.org. It’s Dressy!

GFMBC of San Diego was organized in 1971 under the dynamic leadership of the late Dr. L. E. Thompson. Our address is 4351 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113! Everyone is welcome.

Hope to see you there.

Dr. R. L. Edwards, Sr., Pastor

We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual County of San Diego Health Services Advisory Board (HSAB)

Community Inspiration Awards Nominations are now open!

The HSAB is passionate about recognizing individuals, small grassroots organizations and projects that are making efforts to improve the health and wellness within our communities and neighborhoods. We are currently requesting nominations for award consideration. It is our hope that this 2nd annual celebration will inspire our entire community by recognizing the extraordinary work being done by so many.

Do you know an individual, organization or project that is making significant wellness differences in the community? If so, HSAB wants to celebrate their passion, contributions, and successes!

NOMINATION GUIDELINES:

We welcome nominations for individuals, small community non-profit grassroot organizations or projects within San Diego County, that: • Incorporate input from the community to help improve the quality of health and wellbeing services.

• Works to decrease barriers and increase access to health resources to underserved communities.

• Shows creativity and innovation in the delivery of health and wellbeing services • Is working to address health inequities and disparities within their communities.

• Makes healthy living easier by increasing access to healthy choices.

To make a nomination please visit: https://tinyurl.com/bsfr49uf

The HSAB COMMUNITY INSPIRATION AWARDS will be presented at a ceremony on December 14, 2021

EVENT DETAILS TO COME

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS IS NOVEMBER 15 If you have questions or need additional information, please email: BARDIA MOOJEDI at bardia.moojedi@sdcounty.ca.gov / (619) 510-8844

The Health Services Advisory Board (HSAB) is made up of 10 community members appointed by the Board of Supervisors and 8 members who are leaders of designated San Diego County organizations and Boards. HSAB advises and provides recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and Health & Human Services Agency (HSSA) leadership regarding our regions health and wellness. HSAB members are committed to our on-going mission to advance and enhance the health of all the residents within San Diego County. For more information about HSAB please visit the HSAB website: https://tinyurl.com/e4fsf9s

SCAN TO NOMINATE