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BM&WU Holds Townhall Insurance Payments Might Go Up, Too Meeting on Hate Crimes MAKE ROOM, GAS AND FOOD:

By Tanu Henry California Black Media

Rescue Plan are allowed to expire at the end of 2022.

As gas and food prices continue to shoot up at a rapid clip, Californians might be hit with sticker shock from another bill that skyrockets later this year: their health insurance premiums.

An estimated total of 14 million Americans could be affected by the price increase.

According to of f icials at C ove re d C a l i for n i a , monthly premiums for insurance coverage could jump by as much as 100% - or an average of about $70 - for more than 2 million Californians if federal government subsidies provided by the American

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Lee was speaking during a press briefing held earlier this month to inform the public about what he sees as an impending crisis if the federal government does not take action. As a sidenote during that virtual meeting, Lee announced that he was stepping down from Covered California.

In Febr u ar y, t he agenc y’s Board of Directors announced Jessica Altman, former Commonwealth Insurance Com­ missioner of Pennsylvania, as Covered California’s new Chief Executive Officer. Lee said funds the federal government currently provides to states to help lower health care premiums for Americans led to record numbers in enrollment across the country, including about 1.8 million new signups in California.

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“The American Plan built on the Affordable Care Act and provided more financial help than ever before to help people get covered and stay covered largely in response to the pandemic,” said Peter V. Lee, former Executive Director of Covered California.

SOURCE: County of San Diego a/o 3/9/22

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2020 Census Called ‘Worse Undercount’ in Decades

Bureau Misses Millions of Blacks and Hispanics

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire

The bureau reported the overall population as 323.2 million.

“The undercounting of Black, Latino, Indigenous and other communities of color rob us of the opportunity to be the directors of our fate, reducing our representation and limiting our power while depriving policymakers of the information they need to make informed decisions about where the next hospital will be built or where the next school should be located,” said Damon Hewitt, the president and executive director of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

By John E. Warren Publisher The San Diego County District Attorney, Summer Stephan, along with her Deputy D.A. Leonard Trinh, provided a comprehensive review and update on Hate Crimes in San Diego County last Thursday in a Virtual Town Hall meeting with Black Men & Women United Co Chairs, Dr. John Warren and Mrs. Francine Maxwell. The Zoom meeting, which was viewed by more than 170 persons, dealt

with laws concerning hate crimes like the First Amendment Clause of the United States Constitution on Free Speech and the fact that speech alone is usually not a crime, unless it contains a threat of violence against a person or group of people or carries with it the apparent ability to carry out the threat.

There was a very specific definition of a Hate Crime given, which is presented here in writing for the benefit of those reading this article:

“A crime committed, in whole or in part, because of a Bias against one or more of the following actual or Perceived characteristics of the victim’s race, Ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, Disability or association with any of the above.”

The District Attorney provided a slide presentation which dealt with the importance of reporting hate crimes, hate incidents such as the display of Swastikas as was done in

East county in 2020, and the importance of reporting hate incidents.

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Common Cause Sets Sights on Local Redistricting Non-partisan map-makers offer best hope for fair elections

By Mark Hedin Ethnic Media Services

According to many experts, the COVID-19 pandemic and an administration that displayed a complete disregard for ensuring accuracy led to a consequential undercount in the number of Black, Hispanic, and Native American residents during the 2020 U.S. Census.

Further, Census officials admit that they overcounted white and Asian residents.

Pictured here, left to right, are Dr. John Warren, BMWU Chair; Francine Maxwell, BMWU Co-Chair; DA Summer Stephan; and Deputy DA Leonard Trinh at the Hate Crime Townhall held last Thursday, March 10, 2022. The virtual event provided an in-depth overview of hate crimes incidents within California and San Diego County and how the DA’s office is addressing the issue. Photo via Facebook/V&V

Although new Congressional and state legislative district boundaries are mostly set for this year’s elections, the redistricting process for local elections continues.

The Census population count determines how many representatives each state has in Congress for the next decade. Photo: NNPA

“In addition, the undercount exacerbates underfunding of our communities because Census data is used as the basis for hundreds of billions of dollars of federal, state, and local appropriations each year,” Hewitt said.

The Census population count de­ termines how many representatives each state has in Congress for the next decade.

It also decides how much federal funding communities receive for roads, schools, housing, and social programs. Hundreds of billions of dollars are at stake each time the

census occurs.

Robert L. Santos, the bureau’s director, displayed little regard for the undercount of minorities. He said the 2020 results were consistent with recent censuses.

Common Cause, a nonprofit that has taken a leadership role in trying to de-politicize the process of dividing changing populations into equal-size political districts, hosted a press briefing on March 8 on the promise and problems facing current local redistricting.

“All politics is local,” said Suzanne A lmeid a, C ommon C aus e R edistricting and Representation Counsel, “and voters across the country are showing that they won’t accept the gerrymandering of district maps to win an election, whether it’s for city council or congress.”

From the beginning of the United States, map-drawing has been highly politicized, as incumbent elected officials invariably try to skew new maps in ways that will keep them in power.

See REDISTRICTING page 2

“This is notable, given the unprecedented challenges of 2020,” Santos said in a statement. “But the results also include some limitations — the 2020 census undercounted many of the same population groups we have historically undercounted, and it overcounted others.”

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Attorney Danielle Moore Appointed to Port Commissioners

By John E. Warren Publisher

appointment. McQuater served as Chairperson of the Board in 1999.

Attorney Danielle Moore, whose practice has specialized in energy and business transactional law, has received a unanimous vote from the San Diego City Council for her appointment to the Board of Port Commissioners for San Diego County. She becomes the second African American woman attorney to hold that position for the City of San Diego. The first was attorney Patricia A. McQuater, Senior Corporate Counsel, who was Manager of Litigation & Compliance at Solar Turbines at the time of her

Attorney Danielle Moore is a product of San Diego, born and raised by a military veteran and a small business owner, who lives in Mission Valley with her family. She is a graduate of Stanford University where she earned a Bachelors of Arts in English and she earned a Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law, where she received the Dean’s Merit Scholarship.

She has over a decade of practicing law at such local firms as Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP as a Managing Associate where she has practiced from 2019 until the pres-

ent. She spent two years with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office. She has worked for Denon US LLP, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and Morgan Stanley in New York.

She is a Board Member of the New Children’s Museum, The Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, the San Diego County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association.

She says that as a new Board member of the Port Commissioners, she hopes to secure investments in clean energy to provide greater health equity, remove employment and procurement barriers, and advance equity

and diversity goals. She says she also hopes to work with labor and businesses to create and project jobs and modernize the Port.

The Port of San Diego is governed by a seven member board of Port Commissioners; one commissioner is appointed by each of the city councils of Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach and National City, and three commissioners are appointed by the San Diego City Council.

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The largest increases in enrollment in California were among African Americans and Latinos.

“Those are big drops. That meant that two-thirds of our consumers were eligible for a plan that cost $10 or less,”

About 90% of Covered California enrollees have received discounts on their premiums through the program.

Lee continued. “For a lower-income consumer, low cost is a critical ingredient for getting and keeping coverage.”

“ T he Ame r i c an R e s c u e Plan increased affordability by paying a bigger share of consumers’ monthly premiums. As a result, the portion that consumers pay dropped significantly by 23 % nationally and 20 % here in California,” said Lee.

Covered California is t he Golden State’s federally subsid i z e d publ ic i nsu ra n c e marketplace where individuals and businesses can purchase health care plans. Lee said nearly $3 billion from the American R es c ue pl an a l lowe d California to subsidize the

insurance costs of more middle-income people. The eligibility window expanded to include Californians earning up to $52,000 as a single person or $106,000 as a family of four.

Before help from the American Rescue Plan kicked in there were hundreds of thousands of Americans paying up to 30 % of their income for insurance, according to Covered California. If the federal supplement expires, “those who can least afford it would be hit the hardest,” warned Lee. Lee says the program is help-

ing more middle-income people than ever before.

subsidies and pay for insurance at market rates.

“In California today, about one out of 10 of our subsidized enrollees earn above 400% of the poverty level. They are getting financial help that is needed and meaningful,” said Lee. “Without the extension of the American Rescue Plan, those gains would be wiped away and consumers would be faced with staggering cost increases.”

He estimates, for Califor­nians earning more than $52,000 a year, their premiums could increase by an average of more than $270 per month or nearly $3,000 annually.

Lee says if the federal subsidies expire, the loss of funding will also hurt people who do not qualify for the

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The statistics are revealing.

Across the State of Cali­ fornia, in 2020, 66 percent of hate crimes were racial or ethnic in nature. In that same year, 86 percent of the hate crimes reported in the County of San Diego were racial or ethnic in origin, with 50 percent of all County race/ethnicity hate crimes being committed towards African Americans.

Hate crimes against religions in San Diego were directed 100 percent against the Jewish community. 100 percent of gender hate crimes in

San Diego were against transgender individuals. In 2021 there were eleven anti-Black/ African American cases, and five anti-Hispanic cases and others trending in the race and ethnicity category.

The Town Hall meeting was an outgrowth of conversations between District At t o r n e y S t e p h a n a n d Mrs. Francine Maxwell, Co-Chair of Black Men & Women United. It followed a similar presentation to the County Human Relations C ommission which was given by Mrs.

St e ph an . T h e re w a s an opportunity for call-in questions which were handled by Mrs. Maxwell. The District Attorney stressed the importance of reporting incidents of hate. It was stated that many times an incident which seems harmless in isolation can be a part of a much greater pattern of behavior.

This particular Town Hall meeting is the first in a series intended to make the community more aware of hate crimes impacting so many of us.

“We remain proud of the job we accomplished in the face of immense challenges,” Mr. Santos said.

“And we are ready to work with the stakeholders and the public to leverage this enormously valuable resource fully.”

Terri Ann Lowenthal, a leading expert on the census and consultant to governments and others with a stake in the count, told the New York Times that the results were “troubling but not entirely surprising.”

“Overall, the results are less accurate than in 2010,” she said.

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Thursday — in essence, a statistical adjustment of totals made public last year — are based on an examination of federal records and an extensive survey in which the bureau interviewed residents in some 10,000 census blocks — the smallest unit used in census tabulations. Bureau experts then compared their answers to the actual census results for those blocks.”

Officials claimed that the survey enabled the bureau to estimate how many residents it missed entirely in the 2020 count, how many people were counted twice, and how many people — such as deceased persons or short-term visitors to the United States — were counted mistakenly.

Officials began the count after the pandemic shut down operations in April 2020. After other starts and stops, the Trump administration pressured census takers by inexplicably moving up the deadline to fin-

If the U.S. Congress does not act to make the subsidies permanent - or at least to extend them - Californians will first see the new increased amount of their monthly premiums in the fall when they receive their renewal notices for 2023.

ish the count.

Trump also attempted to add a citizenship question to the census, further muddying attempts at an accurate count.

Many e x p e r t s c om plained that more time was required and called the count unreliable. Some called on then-incoming President Joe Biden to order a recount.

“This is the worse census undercount I’ve seen in my 30 years working on census issues,” Arturo Vargas, CEO of the National Association of L atino Elected Officials Education Fund, said during a news conference.

“I can’t even find the right word. I’m just upset ab out t he extent of t he undercount that has been confirmed by the post-enumeration survey,” Vargas said.

“This is a major step backward on this.”

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“Local level elections are often part of the pipeline for candidates, the first step in party recruitment,” Almeida noted.

“Some of the most divisive social issues of the time are debated at school board or local city councils.

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The bureau estimated that the 2020 census incorrectly counted 18.8 million residents, double-counting some, wrongly including others, and missing others entirely, even as it came extremely close to reaching an accurate count of the overall population.

“As people drop their coverage, the rising premiums would be felt by everyone.

When you price people out of coverage, people that drop coverage first are healthy people. If you’re sicker, you keep your coverage,” said Lee.

American Rescue Plans subsidies are not continued, we are very likely to see a premium spike. As health plans say, ‘next year will be the year we have fewer insured people, they are going to be sicker on average, we are going to have to boost our premiums,’” Lee emphasized.

“We’ve gotten a lot of attention on the congressional maps, the state legislative maps, but local redistricting also matters.”

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tricting commissions that operate at the city and c ou nt y l e vel, s ai d Jo s é Del Rio III, California Common Cause’s Money in Politics Program Manager.

Los Angeles County’s commission alone, he said, held dozens of public hearings, giving thousands of people a view of the process and a platform to make presentations and submit comments, often in languages other than English.

“We’ve seen here in Cali­ fornia, line drawers, free of political considerations, can focus on what matters.”

But even in California, cities without such commissions, he said, too often ignored public input and even laws on the books intended to make the process more inclusive.

In Maryland, said Joanne Antoine, Common Cause Maryland Executive Dir­ ector, “at the local level, we’ve found the process of redrawing our council and local commission districts plagued with political issues that made it near impossible for Marylanders

to engage in a meaningful, engaged manner.”

Some redistricting disputes are working their way through the courts, she noted. “We have come a long way, but more work will be necessary to ensure that local jurisdictions in Maryland get it right the first time rather than requiring court intervention.”

Despite increasing diversity in Baltimore County, it wasn’t until 2001 that a non-white person was elected to serve on council, which even now has only one majority black district for an overall population that is 32% Black, and nearly 48% of color.

“Demographic changes are not reflected in the maps,” Antoine said. “It is near-impossible for non-white candidates to get elected in the other six districts.”

In the current redistricting process, although many map proposals were submitted, the council chose to ignore the pleas from their constituents, she said.

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION Ukraine, Refugees and Racism

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher Our hearts, prayers and support are with the people of Ukraine. No one should suffer such violence and loss in what is supposed to be a civilized global society. We as members of humanity are doing the right thing in providing support for all we can help.

But there is also an even greater tragedy occurring which we have seen played out repeatedly in the midst of human suffering and loss.

That tragedy is the one of “racism” and we see its presence in the midst of this war. First, the incidents of African students residing in the Ukraine being denied departures even though they have been waiting as long as the Ukrainians.

The reason given: Ukraine citizens first. The test of citizenship, the color of the skin of those seeking to leave. The Nigerian mother and her daughter who waited just as long as the White Ukraine mother should not have been denied exit because she was Black. The 1700 Black students in the Ukraine should not be denied exit because they are students or Black, when such tests have not applied to any Ukraines other than the men being required to report for military service between the ages of 18 and 60.

Next, we see the President of Ukraine put out a call for military help in terms of manpower to fight the Russians. Would-be fighters from several African countries seek to volunteer as “mercenaries” but are told they must pay $1000.00 and get visas in order to come to the Ukraine. Reason given: the fee is for airfare and visas to neighboring countries since they can't fly directly into the Ukraine. But none of this became an issue until Africans volunteered. As if Africans were not alone, a number of students from India, some in medical school, have also complained of being denied transportation to make room for “White” Ukrainian citizens when all were waiting equally for transportation. This is racism.

It is interesting to see how the

European (white) world appears to have no limits on the outpouring of housing, food, clothing, and every need that such refugees are having. This is truly the humanitarian thing to do. But where was the same level of outpouring for the Afghan people when America pulled out or, even closer, how is it that at the Mexican/American border of San Diego, California and Tijuana that Haitians who have been waiting, some as long as two to three years, are still denied refugee status under the same Title 42 used by President Trump to keep people out? It now appears that border officials have some discretionary authority under that very law, which is now being used to admit Ukrainian refugees who have made it to the very same Mexican border where Haitian and other refugees are still waiting to cross. Here is the pattern of racism: in the Ukraine, if you are Black, you are denied exit. At the Mexico/American border, if you are Black, you are denied entrance because the Ukraine refugees can go ahead of you in the line. The common factor in all these cases is the racism of putting white refugees ahead of people of color for no reason other than the color of their skin.

Here we sit in America with White Republican lawmakers blocking dollars for Child Tax Credits which will help working families; universal school lunch funding expiring; and the failure to fund so many things needed by the American people seeking to exit the pandemic, but we appear to have funds with no limit for Ukraine.

We should help them, but “charity starts at home and then spreads abroad”.

If we are going to provide global help, and we should, then let's make sure that we have policies that treat all fairly without making the color of one's skin the determining factor in establishing their humanity. Something to really think about.

Protecting Kids from COVID-19 Protects Us All

By Dr. Oliver Brooks Pediatrician and CMO, Watts HealthCare As California moves into the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, children remain a key component to the state’s SMARTER plan and keeping our communities safe and healthy going forward.

Children’s exposure to the virus in schools, social events, and in family settings puts them, their loved ones and communities at greater risk for infection, making their vaccination more important than ever.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccination rates for children have dropped sharply since earlier the pandemic. The decline has continued as vaccines have now been made available for children and youth 5-17. Recent CDC data shows that,

Project Labor Agreements Left Behind!

By Wanda Rogers Founder, SoCal Pre Apprenticeship Program When government agencies initiate construction projects and use taxpayer monies to fund them or to lease public lands, all developers are required to utilize a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for graduates of skilled and trained workforce programs through apprenticeships.

By definition, PLAs are “collective bargaining agreements between building trade unions and contractors, and govern terms and conditions of employment for all craft workers — union and nonunion — on a construction project.”

The City of San Diego, County of San Diego, SANDAG, San Die go Wat e r Aut h or it y, S a n Diego Unified School District, Airport Authority, Metropolitan Transit System along with major construction projects to rebuild the Midway District and Seaport Village all have approved or proposed proposals based on this directive.

In their proposals, the County stated that their goal was to “improve pay and working conditions in the industries and sectors that rely most heavily on labor from women and people of color, including construction and services.”

Meanwhile, the City of San Diego stated that PLAs will “prohibit all forms of discrimination in City public works projects.”

This has not proved to be true.

Based on data from the California Department of Industrial Relations, LISC San Diego recently re-issued a report — Building Trades Apprenticeships: San Diego County 2007-2017 — that refutes this claim.

community of San Diego County is 16.72%, but received only 1.88% of all union apprenticeships; and • Women, who make up 49.55% of San Diego County’s population, obtained only 1.32% of all union apprenticeships.

This current outcome could have been avoided.

In 2005 the Community Coalition for Responsible Development (ACCORD) — an alliance of community, labor, and faith organizations — successfully negotiated a Community Benefits Agreement, requiring developers of Ballpark Village to provide $1.5 million for pre-apprenticeship programs.

The goal was to ensure that individuals participating in these programs could obtain apprenticeships with the union building trades.

These programs could have helped bridge the gap that our report illuminates.

However, less than 10 individuals received apprenticeships from the first $750,000 that was spent. There is still an additional $750,000 available that needs to be allocated by 2025.

The LISC report discovered that the union building trades were not providing the number of apprenticeships to Blacks, Asian Pacific Islanders and women equal to their percentage of population in San Diego County.

In an effort to increase opportunity, SoCal Pre Apprenticeship Program requests that the County, City, SANDAG, Water Authority, San Diego Unified, Airport Authority, Port and MTS amend their PLA contracts by adding provisions that increase the number of union apprenticeships for Blacks, Asian Pacific Islanders and women to at least equal to their population.

The findings include: • While the Black population in San Diego County is 6.39%, Blacks obtained only 3.33% of all union apprenticeships.

• The Asian-Pacific Islander

The trades should allocate the last portion of $750,000 to nonprofits and for profits for pre apprenticeship training for these groups to ensure that they are prepared for the union apprenticeship programs.

African American children in California are the second most likely to die from the virus among Californians younger than 18, with 1.2 deaths per 100,000 Black and African American children.

nationally, approximately 9.1 million U.S. children ages 5-11 have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, which is only 32 percent of the age group. In California, the number is even lower at just 19 percent.

It is important to remember that children remain susceptible. More than 700,000 children and adolescents in California have been infected with COVID-19. There have been more than 6,500 pediatric hospitalizations in our state since July of last year, and we have lost too many young lives since the start of the pandemic. Vaccinations protect kids from the most dangerous impacts of COVID-19, like hospitalization.

To bring it closer to home, Black and

Lagging vaccination rates for

school-age children means that not only are children at risk for infection, but so are teachers and other school staff, and their families.

We have a long way to go, nationally and in California; and the journey will be only longer if we do not get more of our children fully vaccinated.

Low vaccination rates are a signal of access issues in Black and African American communities.

Examples of access issues include lacking transportation to get to an appointment, internet to schedule a vaccination appointment, or not having a primary care physician.

California has taken steps to start to address these barriers to vaccination. By making your appointment on the state’s vaccine portal

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In addition, the LISC San Diego report shows the discrepancy of apprenticeships provided within the individual union trades.

The electricians’ union, IBEW, provided the second highest number of apprenticeships at 528 over the 10-year period, yet Blacks received only 4.55%, Asian Pacific Islanders 2.46%, and women 2.08%.

The drywall-lather union provided 480 apprenticeships in that period, but only 1.46% to Blacks, 0.83% to Asian Pacific Islanders and 0.42% to women.

Finally, the Laborers union provided 278 apprenticeships with only 3.37% going to Blacks, 1.08% to Asian Pacific Islanders and 4.32% to women.

Based upon these self-reported numbers, it is clear that many, if not all, of the union building trades have room to expand their apprenticeships to ensure that they are equitably distributed to all San Diego County residents.

As the federal, state and local governments look to providing more tax dollars for infrastructure projects and build more affordable housing, it is imperative that in the post-George Floyd era that important organizations like the union building trades provide equity and opportunity.

The apprenticeship page on the San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council website states the following: “Building Trades Unions are providing solutions to meet the challenges of a changing energy-conscious world. With pride, performance and professionalism, our highly skilled work force delivers unmatched value for contractors and owners alike.”

SoCal Pre Apprenticeship agrees.

Ensuring that all residents in San Diego County have the opportunity to prosper with good-paying careers is a win-win for all of us.

Wanda Rodger is founder of SoCal Pre Apprenticeship Program.

by visiting MyTurn.ca.gov or calling 1-833-422-4255 and indicating you need help with transportation, the state will call you to arrange an in-home visit or transportation when available. Local pharmacies and community-based clinics are also great resources to get vaccinated near where you live or work.

Fears about vaccine safety are also a factor, with some parents expressing concern that COVID19 vaccines may harm their child.

The COVID-19 vaccines had to undergo rigorous testing and clinical trials to be approved for use, and all tests have deemed the vaccines are safe for children.

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OBITUARIES Ernest John Roberson, Jr.

Wilma Jean Crump

Melva Delphine Rodriguez

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

8/19/1938

4/8/1930

9/9/1955

SUNSET

SUNSET

SUNSET

2/14/2022

2/2/2022

2/18/2022

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY

Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

ERNEST JOHN ROBERSON, JR. passed away in San Diego, CA, on February 14, 2022. Ernest, known as Ernie or Bobby, was born August 19, 1938, in San Diego.

With his sister, June Roberson Rucker, he was lovingly raised by their parents, Ernest (Bob) Roberson and Willie Townsend Roberson.

Ernie was Senior Class President at San Diego High School. Graduating in 1960 from College of the Pacific in Stockton, CA, he was a member of Archania-Alpha Kappa Phi Fraternity. Ernie proudly served in the Air Force Reserves.

In 1955, 16-year-old Ernie traveled to Los Angeles to attend a dance. There he was introduced by a friend to 15-year-old Inez Wilkins who would be his date to the dance. Ernie and Inez were inseparable after their first date. Ernie escorted Inez to his high school prom. The high school sweethearts were married in June 1960, in Los Angeles. The newlyweds made San Diego their permanent home. Their first home was an apartment above Ragsdale Funeral Home, where Ernie was employed. He was later employed for 34 years with San Diego Gas & Electric Co. As a teen, Ernie traveled to Africa with his church group to build a school. Ernie discovered a love for travel. After visiting Antarctica, Ernie fulfilled his life-long goal to travel to all 7 continents of the world. Ernie truly lived the dream with Inez always by his side to share his adventures.

Ernie is predeceased by his parents, Ernest (Bob) and Willie Roberson and sister and brother-in-law, June and Clarence Rucker.

Ernie is survived by his devoted wife, Inez; nephew, Jeffrey Rucker; nieces Julie (Jimmie) Rucker Lacey, Dawn Rucker and Shelley Rucker Lamberth; many grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, in-laws, and many dear friends.

Ernie was a warm loving person. He made life-long friends wherever he went.

We will always remember the captivating stories of his growing up in San Diego and his travels, his sense of humor and unforgettable laugh. He is deeply missed and forever loved. May his soul rest in peace until we meet again.

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY

Funeral services were held on 2/14/2022 at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary with the burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

MRS. WILMA JEAN CRUMP was born on April 8, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Viola and William Martin, in New Albany, Indiana. She was the youngest daughter of three children. She attended Scribner High School. Wilma accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Howard Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, in New Albany, Indiana.

Wilma married the love of her life, Mr. Stuart Matthew Crump. Their commitment to each other spanned seven decades. To this union were born two daughters and a son. The family moved to San Diego, California. They became faithful members of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where Wilma sang in the United Choir and served on the Deaconess Board. Wilma was an extraordinary cook and hostess. Family holiday meals gave her so much joy. We will never forget the wonderful times, holding hands in prayer, and eating her delicious, scrumptious, dinners prepared with a mother’s love.

On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Wilma Jean Crump was carried away by God’s angels to her new heavenly home. Her family loved her, but God loved her best.

Wilma is preceded in death by her Maternal Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott; her Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Viola M. Scott-Martin and William H. Martin; Sister, Mrs. Lillie-Mae Martin-Thomas; Sister, Mrs. Flora Darleen Martin-Burke (Ernest); Great-Grandson, Dustin Daniel Overmiller; and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.

Wilma leaves to cherish her memory a devoted and loving Husband, Stuart Matthew Crump; Daughters, Gloria-Crump-Harris (Eddie); Dr. Pastor Jacqueline A. Crump-Pace (Eddie Jr.); Son, Dr. Gregory Matthew Crump (Diona); Grandchildren Ryan L. M. Harris, Lee Ondre’ Radford (Lorena),Eddie J. Pace III (Ajeenah), Shannon N. Overmiller, Michelle E. Pace, Derri’Nikka Joiner, Desta’Nace’ Walters, Madison Radford, Peyton Radford, Justin Snowden (Diana), Tyson Radford; Great-Grandchildren, Taylor-Brooke Hamm (Matthew),Tyra-Nicole Overmiller (Tyler), Kaylyana M. Overmiller, Joshua A. Pace, Desta Walters II, Isaiah J. Overmiller, Eddie J. Pace IV; Great-Great Grandchildren, Kyra W. Hamm, Giovanni L. Cummines; Nieces, Patricia D. Thomas, Angela M. Burke-Boston (Michael); Nephews, Mr. Keith M. Thomas (Corliss), Phillip R. Burke, Mr. Christopher K. Burke (Mirenda); Grand-Nephew, Jordan M. Boston.

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL MELVA DELPHINE MADDEN RODRIGUEZ was born on September 9, 1955, in Houston, Texas, to Juanita Hargrove and Calvin Madden. She was the youngest of eight siblings. Melva and her family moved to San Diego, California, in 1962.

She remained in San Diego and had her own family. She had three daughters: Dana Lynn, Angel Nicole, and Yolanda Angelique.

Melva accepted Jesus Christ into her life at an early age and shared Christ with everyone she knew. She was a devoted Christian and was a member at The Christian Life Center. She took her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends to services regularly. She wanted everyone in her home to serve the Lord.

She was a praying woman and put God in everything she did.

Melva worked for San Diego City Schools at Alexander Bell Middle School as a cafeteria staff member. She also worked at Chicken of the Sea tuna cannery.

Her greatest joy, however, was working with her family, friends, and community.

Melva was passionate about cooking, going to casinos, traveling, collecting angels, and most importantly, she loved her family and friends. She took in everyone who needed a place to stay and would cook for them and give them love. She was an extraordinary woman, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, daughter, and friend. She had a giving spirit and was truly an earth angel.

Melva Delphine Madden Rodriguez peacefully departed this life on February 18, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by husband Martin Rodriguez; parents Calvin Madden and Juanita Hargrove; sisters Debrah Ann Hogue and Willie Mae Hargrove Glover; and brothers Milton Hargrove and Willie Robert Hargrove.

Melva’s life and memory will be cherished by her three daughters: Dana Madden and Yolanda Rodriguez of San Diego, and Angel Williams Hackett of Los Angeles, California; twelve grandchildren Ava Johnson, Nicole Cruz, Brandon Johnson, Ariel Johnson, Eric Johnson, Joseph, and Jayla Cormier, Marissa and Jazmine Sanchez, Adriana Rodriguez of San Diego, Andre and Alia Hackett of Los Angeles, California; and three great-grandchildren Mia and Myrah Thomas, and Derick Mott of San Diego; siblings Bennie Mae James (JC), Cammer Hargrove of Houston, Texas, Linda Green (Frank) of San Diego; and lifelong close friend Debra Sue Campos Luna. Melva’s memory will also live on with the many relatives she helped raise and in all of her loving friends and family.

Jimmie Roberts SUNRISE 2/8/1995

SUNSET 2/15/2022

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL As part of God’s Master Plan, JIMMIE LEE ROBERTS, aka JIMMIE-BO, was born to Jimmie Lee Jr., Sharron Roberts and Malcom Lewis, on February 8, 1995, in San Diego, California.

Jimmie Lee Roberts received his formal education at Boone Elementary School, El Cajon Middle School, and Point Loma High School. On June 20, 2014, Jimmie graduated from John Muir Charter School and received his High School Diploma.

In 2014, Jimmie moved to Killen, Texas, and started his journey working at Walmart store #407. During his time at Walmart, he was recognized as one of the top performers and always exceeded all expectations. Upon returning to San Diego, he obtained employment at the Urban Corps of San Diego County.

His position was a Special Corpsmember/ General Building Contractor, and he was a skilled worker who took on a variety of residential and commercial construction projects which included park construction, renovations, demolition, clean-up, designing, and landscaping. After completing his time in the training program, Jimmie was hired as a Union Carpenter and worked for the local 547.

He contributed to redesigning the Sycuan Casino expansion project. Jimmie loved to build and repair things. He was definitely his “Uncle Bucks” handyman.

At a young age Jimmie was involved in many sports such as football and baseball at the Skyline recreational center. Jimmie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior at an early age. Jimmie Bo was a fun, adventurous, goofy, and generous man that loved hanging out in the southeast with friends while doing donuts in his silver Mercury LS with his 26-inch rims. Jimmie-Bo was extremely handsome and very charming. He was definitely a ladies’ man. He caught the hearts of many women, especially in San Diego. Jimmie was also a family man and loved being a father. He was blessed with his six-year old daughter, Mi’liyiah Catlin Roberts, and his six month-old son, Karter Amir Roberts.

Jimmie Lee Roberts lll life was suddenly and unexpectedly taken on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at approximately 3:05pm. For we all loved JIMMIE-BO but GOD loves him best. Jimmie leaves behind his loving mother, Sharron Roberts; his fathers Jimmie Lee Roberts Jr and Malcom Lewis; his “Uncle Buck” DW’ane Brown; eight sisters: Bryanna Powell, Tajanae Kennedy, Dayajanae Brown, Gabb Kennedy, Malissa Kennedy, Tiara Lewis, Maya Lewis, and Terrynn Roberts; three brothers: Tyler Thomas, Xavier Lewis and Jefferey Lewis; six uncles: DWane Brown, Robert Kennedy, Edward Brown, Kenny Brown, Maurice Lewis, and Martin Lewis; eight aunts: Debra Clark, Felica Wiley, Donna Carter, Sharcie Brown, Schamell Brown, Monica Kelly, Michelle Lewis, and Brenda Lewis; and a host of other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Memories Build a Special Bridge

Our memories build a special bridge when loved ones have to part to help us feel we’re with them still and sooth a grieving heart.

Our memories span the years we shared, preserving ties that bind, They build a special bridge of love and bring us peace of mind.

Emily Matthews

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LOCAL/STATE NEWS Free Laptops From San Diego 100 multihousing Public Library’s NExT Program family units coming

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The NExT Program (Network of Education x Training) from the San Diego Public Library is providing free laptops to students in need.

To qualify for a free laptop: • Participants must qualify for Free or Reduced-Price Lunches through their school.

• Participants must have at least one child or teen living in the home.

• Students agree to attend at least three virtual Library NExT Programs.

• Students agree to register for programs through SDPL Library Market and emai l Prog ram Coordinator after attending the program.

• Students will participate in after-program surveys.

• Students must participate in end of the quarter survey form via phone call.

• Stu d e nt s mu s t not currently have access to a computer at home or household must be in need of an additional one Please allow two weeks for a staff member from SDPL to get back to you

regarding your application.

After completing all areas of the application form, you will receive a letter or email from San Diego Public Library to notify you that your computer will be shipped to your address.

The system that you will receive is a refurbished laptop, loaded with Microsoft Windows 10, Libre Office, Antivirus, PowerMyLearning Software, plus 1-year of Free Tech Support.

Submit an application at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ sdplnext or text “Next” to (858) 375-9108, call (858) 200-9788, or email programs@c2sdk.org.

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MTS APPROVES NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH BAY

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Families in South Bay will soon have more affordable housing options. The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors voted to enter an agreement with Affirmed Housing Group to build 100 affordable apartments units near the Beyer Boulevard Trolley Station.

This is the first MTS housing development in San Ysidro, and will be located next to the newly extended UC San Diego Blue Line connecting families to universities, hospitals, and countless places of work.

Contract terms include a 99-year lease of the land by MTS to Affirmed. Construction is estimated to begin by early 2024, and will take approximately 21 months to build.

“Building affordable housing near mass transit is critical to helping families succeed,” said Nathan Fletcher, MTS Board Chair, and Chair, San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

“This development is yet another example of MTS taking leadership to address the region’s housing shortage, climate action goals, and provide working-class families

Renderings of what the housing development will look like. Photo: Courtesy of MTS

more opportunities to thrive.”

The MTS Board of Directors chose Affirmed Housing Group, a leading provider of affordable housing throughout California, to begin planning and construction of the project. This transit-oriented development (TOD) will be replacing an existing MTS parking lot, and will be home to families making 30-60 percent of the area’s median income.

“Beyer is an inclusive, transit-oriented development that adds critically needed affordable apartments to San Diego’s housing inventory and raises the bar on urban livability for hardworking families and individu-

als,” said Jimmy Silverwood, executive vice president for Affirmed Housing. “In addition to providing beautiful, quality housing that residents can be proud to live in – coupled with extra support to help residents live their best lives – Beyer’s proximity to reliable transportation and substantial off-site amenities fosters more sustainable living and vibrancy within the local community. MTS’ leadership in addressing key social issues that impact the region has been exemplary, and we are proud to be their partner on Beyer’s development, as well as others.”

The property will feature studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. The Beyer

Blvd. project is part of a larger effort by MTS to redevelop top-tier park and ride locations into transit-oriented housing developments.

Other properties MTS is in the process of redeveloping or actively looking to redevelop include: • Grantville Trolley Station374 units • Palm Avenue Trolley Station – 390 units • Rancho Bernardo Transit Center – 100 estimated units • 12th & Imperial Transit Center – 500 estimated units • El Cajon Transit Center – 400 estimated units • E Street Transit Center – 170-390 estimated units

Ninth Circuit Extends Civics Contest Deadline Voice & Viewpoint Newswire It’s not too late for students to get their essay and/or video entries submitted.

Deadline has been extended to submit entries for the 2022 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, an essay and video competition for high school students sponsored by the federal courts of the western United States. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on March 28, 2022.

“The First Amendment and the Schoolhouse Gate: Students’ Free Speech Rights” is the theme of this year’s contest. The contest asks students to address “What are students’ free speech rights – and responsibilities – on and off campus?” Participants are asked to consider what rights the First Amendment provides to students engaging in free speech, both inside and outside of school. Participants also should consider the responsibilities, if any, that students, schools, or the government have with respect to speech by students, including whether it may cause harm to others.

Students in grades 9-12 in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington state, the U.S. Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the

Northern Mariana Islands may participate in the contest. First-place winners of the essay and video portion of the contest at the circuit level will be invited to attend the 2022 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference in Big Sky, Montana. A total of $11,400 in cash prizes will be awarded in the circuit-wide contest.

The top three finishers in both the essay and video competitions will receive a total of $3,000 for first place, $1,700 for second place and $1,000 for third place. Many students also have a chance to win cash prizes in local

competitions sponsored by the individual judicial districts that will select their finalists for the circuit-wide contest.

The contest is sponsored by the Ninth Circuit’s Public Information and Community Outreach(PICO) Committee, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. district andbankruptcy courts in the 15 judicial districts that comprise the Ninth Circuit.

For more information, visit https://www.ca9.uscourts. gov/civicscontest. Finalists will be announced in May and the winners in June.

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COVID-19 UPDATES COVID-19 County Updates to Know Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

County Moves to Prioritized COVID-19 Case Investigations The County is following the national recommendation to reprioritize COVID-19 case investigations to focus on cases reported in people who are at higher risk of developing serious complications from the disease.

COVID-19 case investigations are now limited to people 65 years of age and older, as well as those in congregate living facilities where the virus can spread at a faster rate. The County will no longer be contact tracing all individuals, but will continue to support high-risk settings

and outbreak responses.

The change will result in fewer case investigations and contact tracing since the new target populations only represent about 10% of the total number of cases being reported.

COVID-19 Data Changes

California is now using to respond to the COVID19 pandemic and prepare for p otent i a l surges of the virus or new variants.

R e ad more at c ov id19. ca.gov/smarter.

SDUSD Approves COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate for 2022-23 School Year

The changes in COVID19 investigations will also result in certain data sets no longer being available.

That includes discontinuing the County’s Triggers Dashboard, which included 13 surveillance, hospital capacity and public health response metrics.

The San Diego Unif ie d S ch o ol D i st r i c t B o ard voted on March 8 in favor of a resolution that will require COVID-19 vaccine requirements for SDUSD s t u d e nt s t h at w i l l b e attending in person during the 2022-23 school year.

The Triggers Dashboard will be replaced by the new SMARTER Plan, which

Students aged 16 and older that are attending summer school must have at least

one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by June 28, 2022, according to the SDUSD vaccine resolution. Students who will be participating in extracurricular activities during the fall semester must have at least one dose of the vaccine by August 6, 2022. All other students who will be attending school in person must have at least one dose of the vaccine by September 6, 2022.

All students must also get their second dose within the FDA’s vaccination time frame.

SDUSD plans to make the mandate apply to all students aged 5 and up once the FDA fully approves the COVID-19 shots for younger age groups.

COUNTY COVID-19 CASES

BY RACE / ETHNICITY Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander .7% American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 3.1% Race and Ethncity Unknown 4% Asian 11.7% Other/ Multiple Race 13.8%

White 36.1%

Hispanic or Latino 30.2%

SOURCE: HHSA. Last updated 3/9/2022

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

COVID-19 STATUS TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

742,724

Photo: CDC

EXPLAINER:

Why Pfizer Needs Time To Make COVID-19 Treatment

By Tom Murphy AP Health Writer Pfizer's new COVID-19 treatment came with a catch when it debuted late last year: Supplies were limited, and it can take months to make the tablets. Company leaders say they are expanding production and expect big gains in the next several months. That could help if another wave of cases develops.

WHAT'S THE LATEST ON SUPPLIES? The U.S. government distributes Paxlovid, the first pill authorized to treat the c oron av i r u s . Wh ite House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients said Wednesday, March 9, that the government will have 1 million t re at me nt c ou rs e s available this month.

He expects that to more than double in April.

Then the ingredient heads to an additional location that turns it into tablets and packages the medicine. That can take six weeks. Add another week for quality checks and testing. Paxlovid production involves more than 20 different sites in over 10 countries.

IS THIS TIME FRAME UNUSUAL?

in a deal with the public health organization Medicines Patent Pool. That's expected to boost supply, especially for low-income countries.

REPORTED TESTS

10,224,819

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday, March 8, that his administration will launch a “test to treat” plan that involves providing free antiviral pills at pharmacies to customers who test positive for the virus.

When asked if Pfizer could handle additional demands from that program, a spokesman said the company was “confident in our supply capacity.” He added that the drugmaker remains on track to deliver 10 million treatment courses to the U.S. government by June.

No. Pfizer executives say some drugs for other conditions take even longer. The company said it has already shaved average Paxlovid production time down to about seven months from close to nine.

HOSPITALIZED

21,864

ICU

2,078 SOURCE: Calif. Dept. of Public Health as of 3/9/22

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

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

Pfizer Chief Global Supply Officer Mike McDermott says there is “an ample amount” of Paxlovid available for high-risk patients who need it. Physicians also have several other treatment options, including a less effective capsule treatment from Merck that U.S. regulators say should be considered only if other options aren't available or appropriate.

Dr. Raymund Razonable of the Mayo Clinic said Paxlovid supplies would have to increase if another surge materializes that's as big as the one caused recently by the omicron variant.

WHY DOES IT TAKE SO LONG TO MAKE PAXLOVID? The short answer: It's a complex drug that involves chemical reactions that need time to develop. Pfizer's manufacturing experts compare Paxlovid to a complicated Lego model where key parts are made at different locations and then brought together and combined.

The initial building blocks can take up to three months to make. Some chemical reactions need days to develop at a controlled temperature and pressure.

Those initial building blocks are shipped to another location that makes the main part of the drug, the active ingredient. Tack on another three months for that process.

In this photo provided by Pfizer, a lab technician places a Paxlovid tablet into a machine which applies pressure to test the pill's physical strength, in Freiburg, Germany in December 2021. Photo: Pfizer via AP

The drugmaker is adding more manufacturing and packaging sites. It will try to cut production time further, as long as it can do so without affecting quality. Merck says it takes about six months to make its treatment, molnupiravir. The company expects to reduce that to around five over time.

WHEN DID PFIZER START MAKING PAXLOVID? The company began preparations in June, about six months before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the medication. That also was before researchers finished late-stage studies on its effectiveness.

Pfizer made its first commercial batch of the active ingredient at scale in September. The company then had to wait for FDA authorization before it could package and label.

WILL SUPPLIES IMPROVE? Yes. McDermott said Pfizer expects to make 30 million patient packs by the middle of the year and 120 million by the end of 2022.

Outside those totals, Pfizer is letting some generic drug makers produce Paxlovid

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FOR MORE COVID-19 UPDATES AND the CDC Coronavirus Symptom Self-Checker

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

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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More Than Dance:

The Pink Polish Elite Dance Studio Opens

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The Pink Polish Dance Team encourages young women to express themselves creatively while also pursuing and learning about higher education

By Ahliyah S. Chambers Contributing Writer Several young dancers, parents, and community members gathered for the grand opening of the Pink Polish Elite Dance Studio on March 13, a bright Sunday morning. The Pink Polish Elite Dance team is an award winning, nationally known community dance team created and operating in San Diego, CA. Creative Director and owner, Coach Alexis, started the dance team seven years ago on tennis courts in a local park.

Coach Alexis is a graduate of Lincoln High School and an HBCU alumni from Texas Southern University, where she joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

At a young age, Alexis learned to praise dance and was a part of the Performing Arts program at Lincoln High School.

She continued to dance and cheer while enrolled at TSU. “Dancing is something we are born with.

My daughter is now five and she’s just like me. Dance is our outlet,” said Coach Alexis.

Dancers at Pink Polish Elite Dance Company are expected to maintain academic excellence, ethical standards, and complete community service projects, in addition to bringing IT every time they hit the dance floor.

“Pink Polish Elite Dance is much more than a dance team. It's a family. Our motto is Self-confidence, Sisterhood, and Service.

I love working with the kids and helping

them become the best individual they can be in their childhood so they can be successful in adulthood,” exclaimed Coach Alexis on the merits of her dance team.

Pink Polish Elite Dance Company offers young dancers with opportunities such as academic tutoring, HBCU college tours, mentorship, and exposure to entrepreneurship. Last October, the dance team visited Coach Alexis’ alma mater, Texas Southern University, in Houston, Texas. This year, Pink Polish Elite has plans of taking college tours of Tennessee State University, Jackson State University, and Howard University.

Additionally, Pink Polish has been featured several times on local news stations and on Lifetime TV’s hit show Dance Moms!

The girls have even had the opportunity to train at Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy in Los Angeles and with instructors from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Coach Alexis describes the journey to opening her own dance studio as unbelievable and a community effort: “We lost many of the kids during the pandemic but now exceed even our pre-pandemic numbers.”

Prior to the grand opening, a group of parents worked together to assist with painting and putting the floors down in the new Pink Polish Elite Dance Studio, to bring this important space to the community it serves.

“We are so excited that Pink Polish Dance Studio will be a place that many young dancers will be able to call home!”

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Local Real Estate Pioneer,

Sandra Robinson, Turns 80

By R. Anniki Okoye Contributing Writer

During a time when desegregation was in its infancy and the Black Power Movement was on the brink of its start, the duo overcame many redlining hurdles that Black people have had to overcome in the industry.

Real Estate pioneer and phil­ anthropist Sandra Robinson has been breaking barriers for over 45 years in San Diego.

Married to former baseball player Floyd Robinson, Mrs. Robinson and her husband expanded their real estate business to development in San Diego in the 1970’s.

One of her many groundbreakers was the creation of “Golden Age Garden Apart-

ments” for the elderly and disabled in the 1980s. Their son, Kevin Robinson, aided in management and development in the 1990s until his death in 2021.

On March 1, Mrs. Robinson turned 80, and we commend her for continuing to provide affordable housing and development to this very day.

Mrs. Robinson and her husband, former baseball player, Floyd Robinson

Editor’s Note: This is a reprint of the article, “Local Real Estate Pioneer, Sandra Robinson, Turns 80”, published 3/10/22. In that issue, the article photo caption incorrectly stated that Mr. Floyd Robinson was deceased.

Disney Dreamers Academy Inspires

and Supports Underrepresented Students

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire When N’Naserri CarewJohnson arrived at the Disney Dreamers Academy in 2016, she didn’t realize how much she’d put herself in a box.

Thanks to the foundation of entertainer and 2016 Disney Dreamers Academy Celebrity Ambassador Steve Harvey, Carew-Johnson realized that she could use her passions and ideas to accomplish her creative goals and so much more.

“Whether it’s the world, or other people’s ideas of what I should or could be, I, in the

end, have the decision, and Disney Dreamers Academy changed my entire life,” Carew-Johnson told NNPA Newswire.

A double-major in economics at Stanford University and a changemaker, CarewJohnson has traveled the world helping entrepreneurs and creatives monetize and scale visibility through digital marketing and conversion strategies. While she credits Harvey’s foundation for learning about the academy, she’s inspired most by her mother, who left her Sierra Leone home at 16 and

March Disney Dreamers Academy alumni Matthew Young (L) and April Breedlove (R) wave as part of a celebratory parade to kick off the 15th annual Disney Dreamers Academy Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Disney Dreamers Academy, which took place March 3-6, 2022 is a mentorship event hosted annually by Walt Disney World Resort that fosters the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities. Photo: Gregg Newton

immigrated to America to chase her dreams.

she felt her community desperately needed.

“I realized that I could be a creative and that I could feed my passions, my soul, my purpose and still do other things,” C are w-Johns on remarked.

Carew-Johnson already has used the program’s inspiration to launch the charities “Strength Over Society” and “Friends’ Birth Connection.”

The first charity engages in community service projects and provides a safe space for young people to discuss social issues, trauma, and other matters.

“I was born in Atlanta, but my mother was born and raised in Sierra Leone and came here and went to Temple University. She went through a lot of adversity to get to where she’s at now.

Because she is, I am, and she taught me how to dream.

“You must be one heck of a risk-taker to leave the only home you’ve known to come to a new country and a new space for the single purpose of finding you, knowing you, and achieving. That is something instilled in me as a child – where I came from and how far I’ve come, pushes and motivates me.”

Carew-Johnson insists that she intends to use her passion for acting, business, international travel, and global service to effect change in communities worldwide. She declared that she’s as motivated to initiate the change

Her “Friends’ Birth Con­ nection” links members with children in shelters and orphanages who share their birthdays and sends party supplies to help them celebrate. Carew-Johnson said

she first heard the term “changemaker” from entrepreneur Martice Sutton, who’s committed to women and girl’s empowerment, civic engagement, and economic development.

“I have so many passions, so many things I want to contribute to the world, but how do you explain that to people who feel like you should have one particular lane? So, the idea of being a change maker is the best way to describe me,” Carew-Johnson ex­ claimed. “I knew that I wanted to change music, change acting, and change how Black women perceive traveling

N’Naserri Carew-Johnson insists that she intends to use her passion for acting, business, international travel, and global service to effect change in communities worldwide. Photo: Courtesy of Disney Dreamers Academy.

around the world, a n d c h a n g e a c c e s s f o r Bl ack yout h around t he world,” she said.

DOES YOUR EMPLOYER HAVE WORKERS’ COMP?

BY THE NUMBERS The 100 students selected to participate in this year’s event came from across the nation to discover new career opportunities and pursue their dreams. Students come from all walks of life and experiences. Here’s a few interesting details about this year’s class:

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Disney Dreamers who are class presidents of their schools

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Disney Dreamers Aca­ demy Career Exposés showcasing an array of job opportunities in the career area of their preference, such as entertainment, business and STEM

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Alumni returning to participate in this year’s event

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Disney Dreamers who run their own businesses or charity organizations

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The number of college scholarships awarded to students from underrepresented communities attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities as part of Disney Dreamer Academy’s new partnership with ESPN’s The Undefeated and GRAMMY-nominated rap artist Cordae

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Disney Dreamers interested in becoming scientists or engineers, the most popular career path among the students, followed by…

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States represented at this year’s event

Students from the South region of the United States (there are also 20 students from the Northeast, 13 from the Midwest and 12 from the West)

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Teens attending the 2022 Disney Dream­ ers Academy

1,000+

Disney Cast Members involved in planning this year’s program

1,400

Disney Dreamers who have participated in the event since its creation

Students who seek a career as entrepreneurs

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Disney World Resorts Vice President Tracey D. Powell, center-left in the light pink dress, and Entertainer Kelly Rowland, center, pose with others during a Dreamers Academy event. Photo: Stacy Brown

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BUSINESS NEWS NEW PRESIDENT NAMED AT

San Diego College of Continuing Education San Diego College of C ontinuing Education (SDCCE) has a new president: Tina King, Ed.D., an equity-focused educational leader with experience working with diverse student populations in multiple sectors of education. Dr. King comes to SDCCE from Southwestern College in Chula Vista, where she has served as assistant superintendent/vice president of Student Affairs since 2019. Dr. King has received many awards and recognitions throughout her career as a community college educational leader, including the prestigious ASPEN Rising President Fellowship in 2021.

Dr. King will assume leadership of SDCCE, which serves 30,000 students per semester at seven campuses and many community locations.

Continuing Education plays a vital workforce development role in the region and offers an array of programs ranging from citizenship

courses to welding classes.

The college has been lauded by the California Little Hoover Commission for its organization, practices and success, and is being used as a statewide model.

While at Southwestern College, Dr. King also served as the dean of the School of Counseling and Student Support Programs.

In addition to her position at Southwestern College, Dr. King was previously interim dean of Instruction and Student Services and director of Institutional Research and Planning for North Orange Continuing Education in Anaheim. She has also served as a student affairs officer and student affairs advisor in the Educational Leadership department at California State University, Fullerton.

Dr. King also has experience in K-12 education both as a learning facilitator with the Los Angeles Unified School District and

Tina King, Ed.D. Photo: Courtesy of SDCCE

as a middle school teacher at the Compton Unified School District.

“I am incredibly humbled and honored that the Governing Board has entrusted me to lead San Diego College of Continuing Education--a college that has proudly served San Diego for more than a century. I look forward to working with Chancellor Cortez,

Dr. King earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from California State University, Fullerton where her dissertation focused on the role of community college faculty and staff in creating academic achievement for Black men. She also has a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Southern California; and a Multiple Subject Credential and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge.

Dr. King’s selection follows a national search for a permanent president for Continuing Education. Kay Faulconer Boger, Ed.D., has served as interim president since July. Dr. King’s appointment is scheduled to be ratified at the March 24 SDCCD Board of Trustees meeting. She will begin her new role on July 1, 2022.

Millennial Money:

Ready To Spend Like A College Graduate?

By Colin Beresford NerdWallet In a couple of months, a new cohort of college graduates will leave behind their careers as students and start new ones as entry-level workers.

For many, that change brings a whole new financial landscape to navigate.

Gabby DelMonaco, a financial planning assistant in Silver Spring, Maryland, is set to graduate from college this spring. She began budgeting her own living costs when she started college and feels financially prepared to leave school. But she’s not sure her classmates are all in the same position.

“I think a lot of people are just unaware of the reality of how much it really costs to live on your own,” says DelMonaco.

ing it a little bit more challenging to be a new graduate with limited income, says Andrea Clark, a certified financial planner in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

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College graduation might mean you land a job and have more money to spend. It also might mean you now have to use that income to pay for living expenses like rent and groceries. And six months after school is over, you can also expect to start repaying any student loans you have.

As you think through how much your post-college lifestyle will cost, consider all of your expectations. Many expenses are getting more costly due to inflation, mak-

“You just have a better chance for financial success if you start out with a plan instead of starting out haphazardly,” Clark says.

To do this, you can start by estimating the fixed costs you’ll need to cover and getting a handle on the money you have to work with.

UNCOVER YOUR FIXED COSTS The first step in preparing your post-graduation budget is laying out your

fixed costs, says Marcio Silveira, a CFP at the same firm as DelMonaco. These are expenses that you can’t forgo, such as housing and transportation costs, as well as any monthly debt repayments.

Student loans are another fixed cost that you likely need to consider. Currently, 65% of college students graduate with student debt , according to the Education Data Initiative. Add your student loan payments into your monthly expenses if you can afford it, but if this won’t fit into your current budget, take advantage of any grace period offered to you.

ASSESS YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION AND BUILD HEALTHY HABITS Starting a budget now and

Ways to Cut Energy Costs Voice & Viewpoint Newswire As the cost of energy rises, it is a good idea to be reminded that saving energy and money can be pretty straightforward. Here are 10 ways to help keep your energy bill low as we leave the cold months of Winter behind and approach the Spring: • Seek alternatives for saving money on fuel and increasing your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. That can be as simple as changing your driving habits, using different types of fuel, or even purchasing a more fuel efficient and clean energy vehicle.

• Install a programmable thermostat and make sure it is set to the optimal settings. Turning back the thermostat overnight or when nobody is home can potentially save around 10% or more a year on heating and cooling costs.

• Check for air leaks and apply caulking and weatherstripping. Even if you have recently taken our advice and done this, double check to make certain no leaks were missed and see if any caulk or weatherstripping needs to be replaced.

• Check to make certain the attic is properly insulated.

Attics are one of the most important as well as often one of the easiest places in a house to insulate.

• Seal and insulate the fountracking your spending can help build healthy habits so you’re ready once you start your post-college career.

“Start tracking, start knowing where you spend the money,” says Silveira.

If you have a job lined up for after you graduate, build a budget around your monthly take-home pay.

And if you don’t yet have a job, consider how long you can continue covering your expenses. Doing so can give you an idea of what next step

dation walls of any unventilated crawl spaces and check for moisture and deterioration problems.

• Landscape with water conservation in mind and triple check the sprinkler system schedule to make certain there are no leaks and to optimize water coverage.

• Keep the hot water heater at 120°F and install a hot water heater insulating

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blanket. These two tips can save up to 15% in energy costs.

• Ensure any appliances and electronics purchased throughout the year are ENERGY STAR rated, which use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.

• Kill phantom energy loads (aka “vampire power”) by unplugging appropriate electronics and appliances when they are not in use.

• Continue evangelizing how easy it is to save money and energy at home!

For more money and energy saving tips, visit energy.gov/ energysaver. to take; this might be taking the first job offered to you or moving back in with relatives where you can minimize your expenses.

“I’ve heard so many people say the best time to find a job is when you already have one, and I think that’s true,” says Clark. “You’re just a little bit more organized, you’re managing your time, you just look more employable if you’re already in a job. But having some sort of money coming in is just important.”

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New UCSD Faculty Bridge Black Studies and STEM Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Students at UC San Diego (UCSD) don’t have to choose between pursuing knowledge about race and identity or becoming pioneers in science, technology and health. The campus is welcoming 13 new faculty members across eight disciplines who will serve as connection points between the experiences and outcomes of Black and African American people and issues in science, technology, engineering and health.

The vision to grow interdisciplinary study opportunities at the intersection of race and STEM began with a $500K grant in 2020 through the University of California’s Advancing Faculty Diversity Program. The new cohort of faculty members are advancing research on communities of color, diversifying course offerings through the African American Studies Program and providing valuable mentorship for UCSD students.

LIVE OAK COUNTY PARK 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. / FREE, $3 PARKING Lisa Jones, Photo: Courtesy of UCSD

Bridging the gap between science and equity For Professor Lisa Jones, training underrepresented minority students in science is a key ambition. As one of UCSD’s newest faculty hires in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jones plans to develop a course that will center on health disparities in biomedical research. The course will highlight the research that has been conducted, in particular during the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as provide a historical perspective on the past biomedical research within Black communities that were detrimental to the population.

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Research shows that college students cannot adequately focus on learning if they’re

Hiruy Meharena, Photo: Courtesy of UCSD Imani N. S. Munyaka, Photo: Courtesy of UCSD

Alumnus champions the next generation of scientific leaders Integrating the individuals and history behind science is also an important objective for Hiruy Meharena, including discussing the experiences, injustice, and contributions of African American scientists. Meharena completed a doctoral degree in biomedical sciences at UCSD in 2015 and has returned to his alma mater as assistant professor of neurobiology and molecular biology within the Division of Biological Sciences.

Exploring the intersections of social injustice and technology Assistant Professor Imani N. S. Munyaka, who recently joined the Jacobs School of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, believes there are many benefits to exposing computer science and engineering students to the history of racism and inequity as well as how these show up in technology and science for students enrolled in the African American Studies Major.

struggling with meeting their basic needs, which results in lower GPAs, continuation rates and graduation rates.

To better support San Diego college students, the Basic Needs & College Success Grant Program hopes to support nonprofit programs that will: • Increase student access to nutritious and sufficient food • Connect students to safe, secure and adequate housing (to sleep, study, cook and shower)

• Promote sustained mental and physical well-being and social-emotional support • Provide connections to affordable transportation assistance • Supply resources for personal hygiene care • Offer emergency funds • Deliver access to affordable and reliable internet access as well as technology devices College-access nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for the Basic Needs & College Success Grant Program at https://bit. ly/35I3aEo by 2 p.m., Friday, April 8. The Foundation anticipates funding seven to 10 nonprofit organizations at a range of $30,000 to $50,000 per grant.

California’s high cost of living, the COVID-19 pan-

demic and recent inflation have left college students increasingly experiencing food and housing insecurity, and depression and anxiety. According to a new report from the California Policy Lab at University of California Berkeley, about 230,000 California community college students and more than 30,000 UC undergraduate and graduate students receive food stamps and are enrolled in the CalFresh Program.

CalFresh enrollment was higher among UC and community college students identifying as Black compared to the overall student population, higher among community college students identifying as American Indian/Alaska Native and higher among UC undergraduate students identifying as Hispanic/Latino/Chicano.

SDCC to Receive State Grant to Expand Affordable Housing to Students Voice & Viewpoint Newswire San Diego City College is poised to receive $344,000 to support planning efforts in the feasibility to construct and offer affordable student housing on campus.

In a letter from the California Department of Finance sent on March 1, it was announced that City College was one in 75 California community colleges to be awarded the state planning grant.

“Affordable housing is a major challenge affecting

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Deadline for college-access nonprofit partners to apply is April 8

“Students shouldn’t have to worry about being able to afford their next meal,” said Michelle Jaramillo, Director of Education Initiatives for The San Diego Foundation.

“Investing in the basic needs of college students is an investment in strong academic performance, degree attainment and a solid regional economy where we can all prosper.”

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Take advantage of the longer spring days at a San Diego County Park

The San Diego Foundation Offers $300K in Grants for College Students The San Diego Foundation has announced that it has $300,000 in grants available for local nonprofit college access and success organizations to support students’ basic needs, including food, housing, transportation, healthcare and education.

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many of our students,” said John Parker, DBA, vice president of administrative services at San Diego City College. “The planning grant is a step in the right direction in examining and studying how our campus can provide housing to those who are experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness.”

The college is looking at the previous Child Development Center located on the corner of 16th and B streets as the potential location for affordable student housing with plans to apply for construc-

Photo: Courtesy of SDCC

tion grants for a proposed 186,000-sqft, 613 bed student housing facility.

In a 2020 #RealCollege Survey, 64% of City students

responding reported that they experienced housing insecurity in the prior year, compared to the national rate of 52%.

This popular event begins with a community dog walk and tour of Live Oak County Park’s tree shaded trails and off-leash area. Throughout the day, participants can enjoy dog contests, vendor booths, food, demonstrations, a silent auction and raffle prizes.

MARCH 19: SATURDAY MORNING HIKE

WILDERNESS GARDENS COUNTY PRESERVE 9 - 11 A.M. / FREE, $3 PARKING Tour the County’s first open space preserve in this popular trek. This 1.5-mile walk is easy and family-friendly.

Extend your day by continuing to hike or enjoying a picnic in picturesque Pauma Valley.

MARCH 19: HIKE WITH A RANGER

RAMONA GRASSLANDS COUNTY PRESERVE 3 - 5 P.M. / FREE Walk the trail at Ramona Grasslands, taking in the views of the valley and mountains while learning fun facts about the area. This leisurely hike is open to all and is a great way to start your day. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Meet at the kiosk at the staging area.

MARCH 20: RANGER-LED HIKE TO ANNIE’S CANYON TRAIL

SAN ELIJO LAGOON ECOLOGICAL RESERVE 9 – 11 A.M. / FREE Come to San Elijo Lagoon for a fun, nature-themed hike to Annie’s Canyon viewpoint. This easy hike is great for families and is open to all – including leashed dogs!

Remember to bring a camera or binoculars, because you never know what you may see out on the trails. This event takes place at the North Rios Trailhead, located at 126 Solana Point Circle in Solana Beach.

MARCH 26: RESERVOIR VIEWS HIKE OTAY LAKES COUNTY PARK 10 - 11 A.M. / FREE, $3 PARKING

We’re touring picture-perfect Otay Lakes County Park via a quick, 1-hour moderate hike that starts at the ranger station and ventures to incredible views of the reservoir.

Extend your visit with a climb on the bouldering equipment, a game on the playground or picnic on the lawn.

MARCH 26: MINDFUL WELLNESS HIKE

TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY REGIONAL PARK CAMPGROUND 2 – 3 P.M. / FREE Join Park Staff as we hike into the Valley. Our hiking trails are open to visitors of all fitness levels. Don’t forget comfortable shoes, water and sun protection. Check in at the campground Ranger Station.

MARCH 26: JR. RANGERS

LAKE MORENA COUNTY PARK 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. / FREE, $3 PARKING Join Ranger Vinny on a fun adventure hike along the nature trail to experience the beauty of nature, see live critters and learn what rangers do on a daily basis. Meet at the Ranger Station.

MARCH 27: TRAIL TREK

WILDERNESS GARDENS COUNTY PRESERVE 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. / FREE, $3 PARKING A ranger will lead a behind-the-scenes trail adventure at Wilderness Gardens County Preserve. Photographers and bird watchers should bring a camera and binoculars to capture the dramatic landscape and more than 40 bird species. All visitors will enjoy great views of Palomar Mountain, the Pauma Valley and get a close look at the path of the San Luis Rey River.

MARCH 25: STAR PARTY SYCAMORE CANYON/GOODAN RANCH COUNTY PRESERVE 6 P.M. – 10 P.M. / FREE Here’s a unique opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and diverse habitat of Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch at night. Meet at the Goodan Ranch staging area.

Inclement weather or clouds will cancel.

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INTERNATIONAL

Griner Case Again Exposes Male-female Gap In Sports

By Paul Newberry AP Sports Columnist

The strange case of Brittney Griner raises all sorts of perplexing questions. Is one of the best women basketball players in the world a political pawn in the standoff between two antagonistic superpowers? Is she being treated like anyone else who allegedly violated drug laws in a foreign land? Is she safe in the hands of Vladimir Putin’s Russia?

But one thing is clear: Griner’s weeks-long detention by Russian authorities has again directed a troubling spotlight toward the glaring inequities that exist between the top male and female athletes in the United States.

Just imagine if one of the best male basketball players on the planet — say, LeBron James — was being held in Russia under similar circumstances, especially with that country now scorned by much of the world for

its unprovoked invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The media coverage would be 24/7. The public outrage would be off the charts.

Griner’s case has drawn concern, to be sure, but it largely remains buried behind Major Leagues Baseball’s silly labor dispute, the homestretch of the NBA season, the launch of March Madness in college hoops, and an NFL offseason featuring headline-grabbing moves like Calvin Ripley’s suspension and Russell Wilson’s trade.

“Obviously, if this was LeBron James, more people would notice,” said Richard Sheehan, a finance professor at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business who specializes in sports economics. “There’s not too many people in the United States who would say, ‘LeBron James, who is he?’ But there’s still a fairly high number who would say, ‘Brittney Griner, who is she?’”

Sheehan is more troubled by another reality of this case.

Griner was taken into custody while heading back to Russia to play in a league that greatly augments her WNBA salary, a puny outlay in comparison to what the best male athletes are making.

While this is certainly apples to oranges, Griner’s annual pay for a four-month stint with the Phoenix Mercury is $228,000 (and probably closer to $500,000 with endorsement deals) — a comfortable living, to be sure, but not even a third of what big league players were asking for as a MINIMUM salary in their negotiations with baseball’s owners.

“Women basketball players can make a hell of a lot more money playing in places like Russia than they can in the United States,” Sheehan said.

Given the WNBA’s still-shoestring budget, it’s easy to see why Griner was headed back to a country where she

Moderna Signs With Kenya For First mRNA Facility In Africa The Associated Press

“In parallel, Moderna is also working on plans to allow it to fill doses of its COVID19 vaccine in Africa as early as 2023, subject to demand,” the company said.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the huge need for vaccine manufacturing on the African continent, which remains the least-vaccinated region in the world against the coronavirus. The continent relies on imports

South African President Cyril R amaphosa has appointed Raymond Zondo as the country’s new chief justice. Ramaphosa also said Thursday, March 10, that Mandisa Maya will be deputy chief justice, the first Black female in that position.

The chief justice is the highest-ranking member of South Africa’s judiciary and also heads the highest court in the country, the Constitutional Court.

Zondo, 61, has been the act-

Even now, those closest to the player have been reticent to make any comment beyond her agent confirming Griner was detained after Russian customs officials said they found vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis in her luggage. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

At the moment, there is no indication that Griner is being held on trumped-up charges. But the war in Ukraine certainly complicates matters, at least raising the possibility that Russia is

dragging its feet on Griner’s case to give Putin a potential bargaining chip in a negotiated settlement or to lessen the sting of crushing economic sanctions.

Hopefully, Griner will soon be back home with her loved ones, this nightmare behind her. Until then, let’s keep her at the forefront of our concerns. Griner’s fate is far more important than the new baseball labor deal, or who makes the NCAA Tournament, or pretty much anything else happening in the world of sports.

Samy Magdy Associated Press

An airport worker stands next to boxes of Moderna coronavirus vaccine after their arrival at the airport in Nairobi, Kenya on Aug. 23, 2021. Photo: AP Photo/Brian Inganga

for about 99% of its vaccine needs, the World Health Organization has said.

Frustrated by richer nations’ vaccine hoarding, African leaders joined together to pursue the goal of bringing more vaccine manufacturing to the continent of 1.3 billion people. In October, S enega l and Rwand a signed an agreement with BioNTech for the construction of its first start-to-finish factories to make messenger

RNA vaccines in Africa.

The novel mRNA process uses the genetic code for the spike protein of the coronavirus and is thought to trigger a better immune response than traditional vaccines. Scientists hope the technology, which is easier to scale up than traditional vaccine methods, might ultimately be used to make vaccines against other diseases, including malaria.

South Africa’s President Appoints New Chief Justice

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The specifics of her case have been hard to come by, from both sides. Griner was taken into custody in mid-February at a Moscow airport, but the news was kept under wraps until a Russian news agency revealed it more than two weeks later. The Griner camp clearly wanted to keep the case out of the public eye until the two-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time WNBA all-star was

safely ferried out of Russia.

Sudan Court Sends Senior Officers To Prison Over Failed Coup

Moderna signed a memorandum of understanding with Kenya’s government on Monday, March 7, for the drugmaker’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Africa, the company said.

The goal is to produce up to 500 million doses of vaccines a year for the African continent, Moderna said in a statement. The focus is on drug substance manufacturing, it said, though the facility could be expanded to include fill-and-finish work.

reportedly makes more than $1 million a year even as the U.S. State Department advised against it with the threat of war looming. The most immediate concern is Griner’s well-being.

United States’ Brittney Griner (15) shoots during a preliminary round women’s basketball game against Nigeria at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Saitama, Japan. Griner was arrested in Russia last month at a Moscow airport after a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges. The Russian Customs Service on Saturday, March 5, 2022, identified the person arrested as a female player for the U.S. national team and did not specify the date of her arrest. Photo: AP Photo/Eric Gay

ing chief justice since the retirement of his predecessor Mogoeng Mogoeng last year.

Zondo is also the chairman of the commission investigating wide-ranging allegations of corruption during former President Jacob Zuma’s rule from 2009 to 2018.

Maya is currently the Judge President of South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal.

A Sudanese military court on Monday, March 14, sentenced a former chief of staff to nine years in prison and five senior officers to five years each after they were convicted of orchestrating a coup attempt in 2019, two military officials said.

The case dates back to July 2019, three months after the military overthrew Sudan’s longtime autocrat, President Omar al-Bashir, amid a popular uprising against his Islamist-backed rule. Sudan’s now-ruling military says the failed attempt sought to sabotage a power-sharing deal between the generals and the pro-democracy movement that led the uprising.

However, a military coup last October did away with the power-sharing and upended Sudan’s fragile democratic transition, which has also faced uphill security and economic challenges since al-Bashir’s ouster.

The top officer sentenced Monday by the court in the capital of Khartoum was Gen. Hashem AbdelMuttalib Babakr. Three years ago, he was named chief of staff by the transitional military council that seized power after al-Bashir’s ouster.

Judge Raymond Zondo, chairman of the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, arrives in court, in Johannesburg, Nov 17, 2020. South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Zondo as the country’s new Chief Justice, it was announced Thursday, March 10, 2022. Photo: AP Photo/Themba Hadebe

Two military officials told The Associated Press that the military court also downgraded Babakar to

Sudanese anti-coup protesters take part in ongoing demonstrations against the military rule in Khartoum, Sudan, Monday, March 14, 2022. Photo: AP Photo/Marwan Ali

lieutenant general, his previous rank. The two spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case with reporters.

quoted the officers defense lawyer, Hashem Abu Baker, as saying that Monday’s verdicts still need to be confirmed by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, head of the military.

The five other officers convicted of the coup attempt — three major generals, a brigadier and a lieutenant colonel — were working for the military and the national intelligence and security services, said the two officials.

All of them were arrested at the time of the attempt, the two added.

S e p ar at e ly, t h ou s an d s of Sudanese took to the streets again on Monday to denounce the October coup. Protesters marched in Khartoum and other cities, including Atbara in the north — the birthplace of the uprising against al-Bashir, according to the Sudanese Professionals’ Association.

The court also dismissed two other generals, including a former deputy commander of Sudan’s Air Force, from service and acquitted three officers, according to the officials.

The demonstrators also denounced dire living conditions that further deteriorated after the military rulers last week floated the local currency. The flotation caused sharp hikes in prices of basic commodities and the Sudanese pound, the national currency, nosedived.

Local media outlets also reported the sentences.

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Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 07, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 07, 2027 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9004305 Fictitious business name(s): Fyre Hooks Creative Camp --Fyre Hooks LLC. --Fash Camp --Booked For Pros Located at: 6511 Tait St. San Diego, CA 92111 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: Fyre Hooks LLC. 6511 Tait St. San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 22, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 22, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9004086 Fictitious business name(s): Ocean Blue Motors, Inc. --Ocean Blue Motors Located at: 607 Worthington Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 08/31/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ocean Blue Motors, Inc. 607 Worthington Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 17, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 17, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003506 Fictitious business name(s): Rozahdoe Hormigo Located at: 6859 Bear River Row San Diego, CA 92139 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: Anthony C. Anderson Jr. 6859 Bear River Row San Diego, CA 92139 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 10, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 10, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9004050 Fictitious business name(s): 37MT95 Located at: 3767 Z Street San Diego, CA 92113 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: Mark Jones 3767 Z Street San Diego, CA 92113 --Terry Lee Jones 3767 Z Street San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 16, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 16, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003393 Fictitious business name(s): The Chizzle Lounge --Next Level Photography and Videography Located at: 5545 Morro Way Apt #F7 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Dorrion Marquise Torian 5545 Morro Way Apt #F7 La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 09, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 09, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002505 Fictitious business name(s): Charlie’s Beauty Bar Located at: 5575 Lake Park Way Suite 211 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego --572 Elkelton Blvd Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/24/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Charlie Green 572 Elkelton Blvd Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 31, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 31, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002549 Fictitious business name(s): Ramen Inn Located at: 15731 Bernardo Heights Parkway Ste #103 San Diego, CA 92128 County of San Diego --3860 Convoy St Ste #121 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Mikami Sushi Inc 3860 Convoy St Ste #121 San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 31, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 31, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002497 Fictitious business name(s): Shamoun Shell Located at: 1145 South 28th Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2000 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dourra Shamoun 3509 Turnberry Drive Jamul, CA 91935 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 31, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 31, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002496 Fictitious business name(s): La Central Market Located at: 2001 National Ave San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/1976 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dourra Shamoun 3509 Turnberry Drive Jamul, CA 91935 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 31, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 31, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002951 Fictitious business name(s): Jacob Abell Handyman Located at: 4586 Kensington Drive San Diego, CA 92116

County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/03/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jacob Abell 4586 Kensington Drive San Diego, CA 92116 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003978 Fictitious business name(s): ICANT Located at: 375 Camino de la Reina #523 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/15/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Joshua Cox 375 Camino de la Reina #523 San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 16, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 16, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9001945 Fictitious business name(s): 43 Blvd Crossroads LLC --Crossroads Blvd Located at: 5453 Shannon Ridge Lane San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 01/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: 43 Blvd Crossroads LLC 5453 Shannon Ridge Lane San Diego, CA 92130 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 25, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 25, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17

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.

personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made:

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.

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.

Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2022-9004856 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: Rosh Health Center For Integrative And Regenerative Medicine --Rosh Health Center Located at: 4420 Hotel Circle Court #235 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego --4002 Violet St. La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 01/31/2022, and assigned File no.

2022-9002538 Fictitious business name is being abandoned by: Rosh Health Center Naturopathic, INC 4420 Hotel Circle Court #235 San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 25, 2022 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Courthouse 37-2022-00008927CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Ashley S Palmore To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Ashley S Palmore on behalf of Gwendolyn Judy Rollins a minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Gwendolyn Judy Rollins PROPOSED NAME: Gwendolyn Judy Palmore

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 21, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

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

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2022-00008457CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Garcia AKA Shayla Garcia To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Garcia AKA Shayla Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Garcia AKA Shayla Garcia PROPOSED NAME: Shayla Garcia THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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: April 19, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

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

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2022-00007343CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jane Louise Duffy To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jane Louise Duffy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jane Louise Duffy PROPOSED NAME: Jane Duffy Bowler 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: April 13, 2022 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

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

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

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

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

3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Judicial District 37-2022-00006464CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: William P. Keith To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Alena Fedoseeva Keith filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Alena Fedoseeva Keith PROPOSED NAME: Alena Pavlovna Fedoseeva 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: April 06, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE

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 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2022-00005774CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Bashir Omari/Muzhgan Omari on behalf of minor children To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Bashir Omari/ Muzhgan Omari filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Mohammad Samir Omari PROPOSED NAME: Samir Omari 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: March 30, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

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

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SUMMONS NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PERFORMANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULT CARE FACILITIES, a public benefit corporation To all Creditors and Claimants of PERFORMANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULT CARE FACILITIES: You are hereby notified that on December 31, 2021, the corporation has been inactive for more than two (2) years, and has no known creditors or outstanding obligations. Pursuant to California Corporations Code § 6618(c), the corporation must give notice to all potential creditors and claimants. If you or an entity with which you are affiliated, you may assert that claim by providing the following information to assert the claim to the address below, no later than June 30, 2022: 1.

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The legal name, address and contact information of the entity asserting the claim, The amount of the claim, Identification or brief description of the agreement or other circumstances under which the claim arose; and, Any other information you believe may be useful to verify the nature and amount of the claim, including copies of the relevant documents.

Please send all of the above information to: PERFORMANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULT CARE FACILITIES c/o Andrea F. Ladmer 2504 Fifth Avenue #206 San Diego, CA 92103 NOTE: IF THE CORPORATION DOES NOT RECEIVE THE CLAIM BEFORE June 30, 2022, THE CLAIM WILL BE BARRED IN ITS ENTIRETY If you have any questions, please contact Andrea F. Ladmer at: PERFORMANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULT CARE FACILITIES c/o Andrea F. Ladmer 2504 Fifth Avenue #206 San Diego, CA 92103 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Central Courthouse 100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Case Number: 21FL007342C Notice To Respondent: Gloria Cisneros You have been sued. Read the information below.

Petitioner’s name is: Julio Rodriguez Polanco 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),

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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 partner are restrained from: 1.

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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; 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; 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 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 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.

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The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: Julio Rodriguez Polanco 5350 Rex Ave #4 San Diego, CA 92105 858-999-7137 Summons Filed: 07/14/2021 Order For Publication Filed: 02/28/2022 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Frances Louevery Hollie Case Number: 37-2021-00046194-PR-PLCTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Frances Louevery Hollie A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jannina D. Butler in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego The Petition For Probate requests that Jannina D. Butler be appointed as a personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on March 24, 2022 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 Courthouse If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of

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.

Petitioner: Jannina D. Butler 4040 Hancock Street #2102 San Diego, CA 92110 858-568-6873 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 ----------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Robert Goldberg Case Number: 37-2022-00007912-PR-LACTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Robert Goldberg; Robert Goldberg Ramirez A Petition for Probate has been filed by Edna Guzman in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego The Petition For Probate requests that Edna Guzman be appointed as a personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on June 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Department 504 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 San Diego Central

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Rebecca M. Shouhed 4010 Sorrento Valley Blvd., #400 San Diego, CA 92121 855-835-5520 3/10, 3/17, 3/24

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BLACK HISTORY 1917 ALONZO CLAYTON PASSES The youngest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby, Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton first won the race in 1892 at the age of 15 years old.

He was a star jockey for over a decade,

winning 144 races in 1895 alone. Racism brought a change to nearly all-white jockeys in the 1900s. Black jockeys either moved to Europe or were demoted to low-paying positions. Clayton was forced to sell his home and businesses. He used the money to move his family to California, hoping for better opportunities. He passed of tuberculosis in 1917 while working as a hotel bellhop. The house he owned in Little Rock Arkansas is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

show in 1956, also making him the first Black American many saw on their televisions regularly. Cole started his professional career at the age of 15. Two years later, in 1936, he created a sextet with his brother Eddie and made his first professional recordings. Cole landed on the charts in 1943 as part of the King Cole Trio with his song “That Ain’t Right”. Cole struggled to find his place in the Civil Rights Movement.

He was not a proponent of integration even though he firmly believed he should be treated equally to whites when interactions took place. In the end, he simply stood by the fact he was an entertainer, not a politician or activist. Cole’s show was discontinued at the end of 1957 due to a lack of sponsors; many white-owned businesses refused to be seen as supporting a Black show. Cole continued to appear on television and began picking up movie roles. He is most famous for his roles in China Gate, St. Louis Blues, and Cat Ballou. Cole was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1964, passing just a few months later in February 1965 in Santa Monica, CA. He was just 45.

1955 BIRTH OF CYNTHIA A. MCKINNEY With a dual reputation as a dedicated, hard worker and an outlandish, conspiracy theorist, Cynthia A. McKinney was the first Black woman U.S. Representative from the

1919 BIRTH OF NAT KING COLE Famous for his soft, comforting baritone and smooth singing style, Nathaniel Adams Coles was born in Alabama. He became the first Black performer to host a TV variety

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state of Georgia in 1993. She served until 2003, then was re-elected in 2005, completing her term in 2007. She graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1978 with a B.A. of International Relations. Her graduate studies were completed in Massachusetts. She taught Political Science at Agnes Scott College, Decatur, and Clark Atlanta. She left the Democratic party in 2007, changing to the Green Party.

She served as the Green party’s presidential candidate in 2008.

ARTICLE CONTINUATION Redistricting: Continued from page 2

Julia Vaughn, Common Cause Indiana Executive Director, noted how in her state, she’s seen super majorities of Republicans in the state legislature and Dem­o crats in Indianapolis’s Marion County council both ignore public input on new district maps, instead doing the work “behind closed doors” to ensure their own re-election — choosing their voters, instead of the other way around.

But independent commissions are on the ground in Bloomington and Monroe, and proposed for Goshen, she said.

“There is no one-size-fits-all answer,” Almeida said. B u t “o n e - p e r s o n - o n e vote applies regardless. Different localities deal with that differently. Some have not been redistricted for decades.”

“Partisan gerrymandering is an underlying cause of several significant problems in our state, including low voter turnout caused by districts drawn to be safe,” she said. “Indiana ranked in 2020 46th for voter turnout among the 50 states.

“One of the challenges with local redistricting, sometimes even the people in charge don’t understand the rules or process or what or how it’s supposed to happen … city clerks, staff of those elected officials who are really driving the process … it’s a challenge across the country.”

“We also know that it’s a root cause of the polarized general assembly that spends its time conducting ideological crusades instead to address the concerns of average Hoosiers.”

And, she said, “Rules vary about when challenges can be brought, except under t h e Vot ing R ig hts Ac t .” R e g ret f u l ly, she noted, “S ometimes it’s more impactful if you wait for the bad thing to happen first.”

Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive “ELECTRONIC-ONLY” bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: HORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RE-ROOFING AND BEAM REPAIR A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022, in front of the main office of Horton Elementary School, 5050 Guymon Street, San Diego, CA 92102. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK. Please send only one representative per Company. Contact mmoyers1@sandi.net for the link to preregister. (PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS No. CC22-0901-39).

REVISED COVID-19 SITE WALK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and project bid number CC22-0901-39) for Site Walk Safety Precautions AND preregistration information. All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 7, 2022. Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CC22-0901-39 Horton Elementary School Re-Roofing and Beam Repair. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”. The project estimate is between $2 million and $2.5 million. This is a PSA project and requires prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: B, C-39 or other appropriate license, subject to District approval. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Andrea O’Hara, M.A., Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Director, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CC22-0901-39

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Children being vaccinated against COVID19 is essential for public and population health. However, it is also important for their physical and mental health according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Children thrive when they can socialize with their peers as part of their overall health. Being fully vaccinated ensures they can stay healthy for school and play.

For more about COVID-19, including guidance on masking and testing, visit covid19.

ca.gov. You should also visit covid19.ca.gov or the CDC.gov more timely, accurate information about the pandemic. To schedule an appointment for a vaccination or a booster, visit MyTurn.ca.gov, or call 1-833-422-4255.

The next phase of COVID-19 is here for California. By increasing vaccination rates among children and their families, we will help protect them and the entire community from COVID-19 infections.

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