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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 62 Years

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER & Covid-19 Updates

Lessons Republicans can learn from Ukraine Dr. Warren Editorial

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Covid-19 cases in southeast Johnnie B. Gibson, R.I.P.

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REMEMBERING MLK, Jr. 54 years later SEE PAGE 8

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San Diegan Patricia Bevelyn Honored by People’s Association of Justice Advocates

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‘FAMILY GLITCH’ IN AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

By Stacy M. Brown . NNPA Newswire Sr. National Correspondent President Joe Biden said he wants to expand access to health care, and he’s doing so by proposing a change to the Affordable Care Act to allow more people eligibility for premium tax credits. Under the President’s plan, families would receive tax credits

if the cost of their coverage exceeds more than 10 percent of their incomes. The U.S. Treasury Department said the change would allow 200,000 uninsured individuals to gain coverage while more than 1 million others would realize lower

premium payments. “Thanks to the landmark American Rescue Plan, ACA premiums are at an all-time low, while enrollment is at an all-time high,” the administration said in a Fact Sheet ahead of a formal announcement at the White House with former President Barack Obama. See ELIMINATING page 2

Shane Harris, the President and Founder of the People’s Association of Justice Advocates, honored Patricia Bevelyn, a Southeastern San Diego community leader, this past week on March 31, the last day of Women’s History Month. Ms. Bevelyn was recognized for her role and leadership both within the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency, where she worked for over 20 years, and within the communities of Southeastern San Diego. Ms. Bevelyn rose quickly to leadership in the County’s Child Welfare Services, becoming the department’s head of the Central Region, where she presided over all social workers within a region that spans Southeastern San Diego to City Heights. Her leadership within the County and out-

Patricia Bevelyn, pictured here with Shane Harris, President of the People’s Association of Justice Advocates. Thursday, March 31, 2022, Ms. Bevelyn was presented with the “Key to the Movement”, the organization’s highest honor, before an audience of 40 people at the People’s Association of Justice Advocates headquarters in Southeastern San Diego. Photo: Courtesy of People’s Association of Justice Advocates.

side of the County on foster care and, specifically, her advocacy for Black families on the topic of disproportionality are exemplary. Currently, 20% of the county’s 2500 foster youth are African American. “Ms. Bevelyn’s work inside and outside of the County has been impactful. She has

paved a way for real change when it comes to dealing with the disparate impacts black children face when entering the foster care system. She has championed robust ideas and even policies pertaining to the prevention of African American children entering the foster care system. See HONORED page 2

National Park Service Underground Railroad Lists Site with San Diego Connection By Helen O’Field

The Huntoon-Van Rensalier Underground Railroad memorial in Paterson, New Jersey was designated as an historic site by the National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom on March 29, 2022. Dolores Van Rensalier-Warren,, whose African American great grandfather was a “conductor” at the Underground Railroad site in the 1860’s, is pictured above, Photos: Courtesy of Dolores Van Rensalier-Warren

San Diegan Dolores Van Rensalier got the word on Mar. 29, 2022, from the National Park Service (NPS): The historic site she fought for had been added to the National Underground R ai lro ad Net work to Freedom after years of effort. Historic preservation requires endurance and dedication.

Van Rensalier’s biracial personal history had led her to discover in Paterson, New Jersey, her free black grandfather, William P. Van Rensalier, who was a “conductor/engineer” on the Underground Railroad. He collaborated with his close white friend and employer, the abolitionist Josiah Huntoon, a wealthy coffee and spice merchant, whose

mill was a haven for escaped slaves. This biracial effort, so typical of the 19th century Abolitionist Movement, ultimately helped hundreds to gain freedom from enslavement. Thanks to descendants like Dolores Van Rensalier and her foundation, the two men are memorialized in perpetuity. To

honor her remarkable ancestry, Van Rensalier formed the non-profit HuntoonVan Rensalier Underground Railroad Foundation through which she raised $277,000 to hire famed black sculptor Edward Joseph Dwight, Jr. (He was the first African American admitted to the Air Force training program for NASA astronauts in addition to his award-winning art works.) See RAILROAD page 2

Justice for Addicted, Mentally Ill in CA’s New CARE Court By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media

Over the last two months, Gov. Gavin Newsom has met with some of the state’s counties to promote CARE Court. CARE Court – the acronym stands for Community, Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment – is a mental health framework the state created to help people who are suffering from mental

illness and Substance Use Disorder by providing alternatives to arrests and jail if they have run-ins with the law.

Newsom announced the initiative at a press conference in San Jose last month. At the event, the governor said the new statewide initiative will receive funding from his administration’s multiyear mental health budget proposal totaling nearly $10 billion per year in behavioral

health programs and services. “CARE Court is about meeting people where they are and acting with compassion to support the thousands of Californians living on our streets with severe mental health and substance use disorders,” said Newsom. “We are taking action to break the pattern that leaves people without hope and cycling repeatedly through homelessness and incarcera-

tion. This is a new approach to stabilize people with the hardest-to-treat behavioral health conditions.”

Some counties in various parts of the state already have similar programs called collaborative courts focusing on specific problem-solving solutions for offenders have already been established in a number of counties across the state. See JUSTICE page 2

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“Four out of five Americans can find quality coverage for under $10 a month, and families are saving an average of $2,400 on their annual premiums — $200 in savings every month back to families.”

lowered costs and increased enrollment to a record high of 14.5 million Americans— including nearly 6 million who newly gained coverage.

“The Administration has

“With the addition of Missouri and Oklahoma, two states that expanded Medicaid last year, nearly 19 million low-income Americans are enrolled in the ACA’s Medicaid expansion coverage, adding up to a record nearly 80 million children, pregnant women,

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Her professional career in social work started over 45 years ago with a program founded by the late Rev. Leon Sullivan, named Opportunity Industrialization Centers in Meridian, MS where she worked as an employment counselor. She later worked as a school counselor and employment counselor before relocating to San Diego, California.

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My office is proud to present her with a Key to the Movement,” Harris said in a statement. The youngest of 5 children, Patricia Williams (Kelly) Bevelyn is a true GRITS (Girl Raised In The South). She loves her southern roots and the sense of reality the roots helped to prepare her for in navigating the world. Both of her parents were educators. So, it was not an issue of “if ” she was going to college, (that was understood), but where? After graduating valedictorian of her high school class, she entered Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and majored in Psychology. She graduated in three and a half years, during the turbulent civil rights era, feeling fully equipped and committed to

She quickly found summer work as a vocational counselor with the Chicano Federation. Later, she was hired at a community-based organization, Action Enterprises Development (AID) as the Assistant Director. AID gave her the opportunity to learn about politics, proposal writing, funding and management. During her 5 year stay at AID, she organized the Black Achievement Awards Program.

seniors, people with disabilities, and other low-income Americans covered by Medicaid.” The administration said it’s seeking to fix the “family glitch” in the ACA law. “Under the ACA, people who do not have access to ‘affordable’ health insurance through their jobs may qualify for a premium tax credit to purchase affordable, high-quality coverage She briefly left the public sector to work as a financial consultant before returning to the public sector and beginning a 23-year career with the County of San Diego, rising through the ranks. She retired in 2011 as a Child Welfare Services Manager. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work from San Diego State University. Her commitment during her employment with the County was equal treatment for African American children and families. Making the world a better place continues to be her commitment and passion. Since retiring, she is one of the founding members of Project Save Our Children, a community-based program established to eliminate the disproportionate number of African American children in Child Welfare Services. She has also served as past President of Webster Academy of Science PTSA, prior to holding that posi-

on the ACA’s health insurance marketplaces,” administration officials stated. “Current regulations define employer-based health insurance as ‘affordable’ if the coverage solely for the employee, and not for family members, is affordable, making family members ineligible for a premium tax credit even though they need it to afford high-quality coverage through the Marketplace.” tion, she was the Treasurer. In her church, Bethel Memorial AME Church, San Diego, she has served as past President and First Vice President of the Mary F. Handy Women’s Missionary Society, coordinator for the Angel Tree Program, Annual T h an k s g iv i ng B a s ke t s Drive, and Interfaith Shelter Homeless Program. Ms. Bevelyn was the past Assistant Secretary to the Southern California Conference Lay Organization and served as an elected delegate for the Southern C a lifor nia C onference Lay Organization at the 5th District Convention. She was the Chairperson of the 58th Southern California Conference Lay Organization Convention. In addition, she has served as past 1st Vice President, Treasurer, and Chaplain of Bethel’s Lay Organization. She has coordinated the Bethel’s Lay Organization’s

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What should have been a slam dunk became no easy road to freedom. Huntoon’s house was demolished and the resulting vacant lot was slated to become a parking lot or possibly home to a fast-food chain. In 1994, day by agonizing day, Van Rensalier feared the lot would be sold by the Paterson city council when it was the obvious place for the monument. But by 1996 her research proved the lot’s historic nature and convinced the city officials to preserve it. Many black leaders in Paterson helped. How could they resist her repeated phone calls to them (Los Angeles to Paterson), often in the wee hours? They responded with strategic suggestions like pressuring the city council to heed Van Rensalier’s urgent plea. This worked. By 2004 Van Rensalier had formed her foundation and begun the endless fundraising--and, oh, joy, one donation was a $171,000 historic preservation grant. This put the project on a trajectory to 2014 when the sacred site was completed. What followed were years of loving foundation maintenance of the site (owned

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The officials added that, for family members of an employee offered health coverage through an employer, the cost of that family coverage can sometimes be very expensive and make health insurance out of reach. The “family glitch” affects about 5 million people and has made it impossible for many families to use the premium tax credit to purchase an affordable, high-quality Marketplace plan, officials

Biden’s proposal reportedly would require some time before taking effect, thus the goal is for it to begin in January. Administration officials said more than 14.5 million people purchased ACA marketplace plans this winter. That number included 6 million who purchased health insurance for the first time.

annual major fundraiser. Each year she assumes the responsibility as Bethel’s Annual Lay Day Worship Director and also decorates the church in the lovely blue and white theme.

The People Association of Justice Advocates in March 2022 and the SCCLO Lay Organization in February 2022 for her commitment and service to the community.

She was presented the President Award by the Lay Organization in 2009. The National Council of Negro Women Community Service Award was given to her in 2010, and many other accolades and awards soon followed. As the Chairperson of Bethel’s Commission on Social Action, Ms. Bevelyn also participated in the AME V-Alert Campaign for the 2020 Presidential Election by securing Captains and Team Members in a “get out to vote” effort. She also organized educational forums on the election process and the various propositions. She worked closely with San Diego County Voter Registration and BAPAC as partners in this effort. She was recognized by

Recently, Ms. B evelyn worked with the San Diego Central Black Chamber of Commerce to recruit Black businesses for city-funded grants. Through her efforts, more than $40,000 was awarded to various small businesses. In addition, she was able to secure a $5000 grant for her church to be used to provide workshops on resources available to Bethel members and the community. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

by the City of Paterson, New Jersey), and encouragement to several Paterson area historians to apply to the NPS for listing on the National Underground.

ier, Robin Krawitz Regional Manager of the National Park Service program (NTF) wrote, “Thank you for the immense work you have done to save this important historic site. Your book is in the bibliography...” That book is Bridge Street to Freedom.

The historic site is one of 16 new listings in the 43rd round of applications from 11 states chosen to join the existing group of some 700 sites, facilities and programs in the Network, which honor those who escaped from slavery and those who assisted them on the legendary Underground Railroad. The 700 sites are in 39 states, plus Washington, D.C. and the U. S. Virgin Islands. The stunning bronze Huntoon and Van Rensalier Historic Site honors the sheer guts and fortitude of African American slaves escaping to freedom. They are shown on sweeping wings extending on either side of the figures of the two abolitionists. We quote Diane Miller, manager of the Network to Freedom:”...as we celebrate Harriet Tubman’s 200th birthday, the freedom seekers and allies highlighted in each Network to Freedom listing remind us of what can be accomplished when people take action against injustice... we look forward to working with members to amplify the power of these places.” In her letter to Van Rensalishment,” said Bankhead.

Teiahsha Bankhead, Executive Director of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) said the courts work.

Sacramento Superior Court Judge Lawrence G. Brown, who has extensive experience with cases that come through these types of courts, asserted that the model has been helpful in his community.

“In some counties these courts have demonstrated very positive outcomes. They are most successful in communities that are not obsessed with over-policing and harsh pun-

“In our three mental health treatment courts in Sacramento, which serve between 150-200 participants at any given time, it would be a conservative estimate that well

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stated.

Ms. Bevelyn’s goal is the same now as it was when she graduated from college, to make this world a better place for children and families of African descent.

Today, Dolores Van Rensalier resides in San Diego and is married to Dr. John Warren, publisher of the equally historic San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper. In 2019 the Lemon Grove Historical Society’s Remembrance Project featured Van Rensalier in a fascinating discussion of biraciality and color in the Lemon Grove Library before a packed house. We are grateful to her for her candor, love of history and intrepid spirit. Knowing she is at the helm of the Huntoon-Van Rensalier story is an inspiration. The fabulous Huntoon Van Rensalier Historic Site lives on as part of the National Park Service and is annually viewed by thousands of visitors. Great job, Dolores! Helen O’Field is the Treasurer/Historian to the Board of the Lemon Grove Historical Society over half of those coming into our courts are either homeless or have housing instability,” said Brown. “Based on our experience, if a person can be connected to meaningful treatment services, coupled with judicial oversight, there can be a profound impact on recidivism and hospitalizations,” he continued. See JUSTICE page 15

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION Lessons Republicans Can Learn From Ukraine By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint While Russia brought almost 200,000 troops against the people of the Ukraine, the most impressive thing was not the numbers of the attackers, but the unity of the people who rose up to meet the assault on their culture and their way of life. The Republican Party here in the United States is much like the Russians, attacking a way of life without regard for life or property. The destruction of life and property is much like the assault on our democratic institutions such as the fair election of a President of the United States, according to our own Constitution. Yet, the Republicans, much like the Russians, have no regard for anything that exists outside of their own marching orders. Just take a look at the hearings to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court. Like the Russians looking at the institutions and culture of the Ukraine, yet bent on destruction of the same with no regard for their value, the Republicans understand the value of the U.S. Supreme Court and the importance of those who serve. These same Republican senators have twice voted to confirm Judge Jackson to two courts, yet, this time, Senators like Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham, who have voted twice for her in the past, now refuse to vote to confirm this Black woman to the highest Court in the land. To support their insanity, they created concepts like Judicial Philosophy, which have nothing to do with service. Interestingly enough, the Constitution does not even require that a Supreme Court Justice be a lawyer, just get confirmation. As the Russians left and are continuing to leave the bodies of men, women, and children in the streets as symbols of the human carnage

of their war crimes, so are bodies being left in the streets of this country as the result of mass shootings by weapons so many Republicans refuse to outlaw like AK47 assault rifles, which have nothing to do with the Second Amendment Right to keep and bear arms. Yes, like the Russians, the Republicans do not care about the threat to democracy and the way of life it guarantees to all Americans. While some allow the use of bullets others prefer Voter Suppression, the removal of polling sites, and penalties for eating or drinking while waiting in long lines to vote. The good news is that we, the American people, still believe in democracy, our constitution, and equality for all. Like the people of Ukraine, we can unite and fight the inhumane and conspiratorial conduct of our Republican Russians. Like the people of Ukraine, we must rally around democracy and fight with the weapons of our institutions and our votes to remove the Russians among us.

Fighting the Corruption of Power By Ben Jealous President of People For the American Way We keep learning more about the attack on the U.S. Capitol. And we keep learning more about the many schemes former President Donald Trump and his team tried to use to overturn the 2020 presidential election. In some ways, it is discouraging. We know just how badly Trump’s inner circle was corrupted by his desire to keep power at all costs. We had lawyers writing memos about how to break the law and stop Congress from affirming Trump’s defeat. We had members of Congress repeating his lies about a stolen election and trying to take the decision away from the voters. In other ways, it is encouraging that the truth continues to come out. News stories that expose lies and corruption remind us of the importance of a free press. The investigation by the Jan. 6 select committee reminds us how much we need the checks and balances that are built into our system. Those checks and balances—like the ability of Congress to conduct oversight of the Executive Branch—are necessary to prevent abuses of power and hold politicians accountable But for those protections to work, we must have public officials who are committed to upholding the rule of law. That’s not what we’re seeing from former Trump staffers and advisers. Just the opposite. They are stonewalling the congressional investigation and defying its subpoenas. And with just a few exceptions, congressional Republicans are not acting honorably. Rather than embracing the search for truth, they try to discredit the investigation. Rather than face up to the anti-democratic rot in their party, they would like to sweep it all under the rug. Let’s be clear. Trump and his lawbreaking friends are trying to keep Americans from learning the truth

about the attack on Congress and the attempt to overthrow the will of the voters. Specifically, Trump and his supporters are trying to run out the clock. They are counting on their allies taking a majority in the House of Representatives in this year’s elections. And then they’ll shut the investigation down before the full truth can come out. That would be disastrous for our democracy. Consider just a few of the things we have learned recently. When the White House handed over logs of Trump’s calls on the day of the insurrection, there was a seven-hour gap covering the crucial hours before, during, and after the attack on Congress. What violations of law are hiding in that gap? We also learned that Ginni Thomas, a hard-right activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, was in regular contact with Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows in the days and weeks after the presidential election. She embraced even the most extreme and ridiculous far-right conspiracy theories about the election. She even said she hoped it was true that

members of the “Biden crime family,” reporters, and elected officials were being arrested and would be held on barges in Guantanamo Bay to face military trials for sedition. She urged Trump not to concede defeat. It just so happens that Justice Clarence Thomas was the only Supreme Court justice who backed Trump’s attempt to keep White House records from being shared with the Jan. 6 committee. It was an 8-1 vote. That explains why so many people are now calling on Thomas to resign—or at the very least to recuse himself from any other cases about the insurrection that come before the Court. We can’t make Clarence Thomas act honorably. But that doesn’t mean we are powerless to protect our democracy. It was we the people who voted Trump out of power. Trump’s ability to pressure and bully election officials and legislators into joining his corrupt schemes was limited by the fact that he lost in multiple battleground states, not just one. His supporters’ ability to shield him from accountability will be determined in part by what happens in this year’s elections. When Americans go to the polls this fall to elect members of Congress, we will not only be participating in democracy. We will be determining its future. Ben Jealous serves as president of People For the American Way and Professor of the Practice in the Africana Studies Department at the University of Pennsylvania where he teaches leadership.

The Politics of the Slow Pendulum of Change By Dr. David L. Horne, PHD Founder and executive director of PAPPEI, the Pan African Public Policy and Ethical Institute A few years ago, I wrote a column for Our Weekly that decried the then-current usage of racist and misogynistic place names for a significant number of mountains, streams, hills, valleys and other places in this country, including in California. Contemporarily, names like Dead Negro Hollow, Tenn., Wetback Tank, N.M., and Dead Injun Creek, Ore. are still far too plentiful in this country’s topographical identifications. During Barack Obama’s term, he started the process of trying to clean that American anomaly up. However, when he left office, the task was far from complete and not continued by his successor. Currently, at last count, there are yet over 1,441 racist and/or sexist names still recognized in American mapmaking, parks and tourist areas. For example, still existing is Pickaninny Hills in San Bernardino County, and just recently (2021), after years and months of complaints and protests, the former Olympic ski resort, Squaw Valley, Calif. near Lake Tahoe, finally agreed to change its name. It is now to be called Palisades Tahoe, but that name has not yet caught on. Additionally, after a century or so, Squaw Tits Mountains just received

a name change in California, to the Thimble Mountains. Geographic places carelessly saddled with derogatory names exist in every state, though current data show that the largest clusters of such names in the U.S. are still in the West and the South. Our state, California, has at least 159 such place names that are disrespectful and offensive to either Native Americans, African-Americans, the Chinese, Italians or some combina-

tion of them all. The king of the hill for racist topography, though, is still Arizona with a true hornet’s nest of racist place names in its armory. Part of the reason for the recent pressure to get rid of such anachronisms was the national focus on this and other issues growing from the George Floyd murder and trial. The other strong reason is the presence of the new federal Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, a former congresswoman and the first such federal official who is still an active member of a Native American tribal group. In November 2021, this new Secretary of the Interior formally established a new process that would review and replace derogatory names used in any federal governmental publication to identify the nation’s geographic features. She also declared “squaw” to be a derogatory term that had to be eliminated wherever it was found in federal land descriptions and ordered the federal Board on Geographic

Names — the federal body in charge of naming geographic places — to implement the appropriate procedures necessary to remove the term forever from federal usage. In California recently, two California lawmakers, in Assembly Bill 2022, have proposed removing the word “squaw,” a slur against Native American women, from all geographic features and place names in the state. Introduced by Assemblyman James Ramos (D-Highland) and Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), the ban is scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. Ramos said the word “squaw” “is an idiom that came into use during the westward expansion of America, and is not and has never been, a tribal word.” “AB 2022 would ban the use of the S-word and establish a process for renaming locations with that offensive racial and sexist term which began as a derogatory word used

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against Native American women. For decades, Native Americans have argued against the designation’s use because behind that expression is the disparagement of Native women that contributes to the crisis of missing and murdered people in our community,” Ramos said in a statement when he publicly announced the bill. He also added that as of 2021-22, more than 100 locations in California still contained the squaw word as part of their name and would be forced to change once his assembly bill passed. Meanwhile, we’re still waiting on the state legislation to ban “nig*er” and “nig*a” from state designations. Professor David L. Horne is founder and executive director of PAPPEI, the Pan African Public Policy and Ethical Institute, a new 501(c)(3) pending community-based organization or non-governmental organization (NGO). This article first appeared in Our Weekly.

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OBITUARIES Jean Tabithia Walton

Darcel Denise Johnson

Edward Gene Crawford

SUNRISE

01/17/1939

03/14/1959

11/11/1961

SUNSET

03/03/2022

02/25/2022

02/27/2022

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY Funeral Services were held on 03/14/2022 at Memory Chapel at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary with the burial following at Greenwood Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. JEAN TABITHA WALTON was born on January 17, 1939, to Otto and Ozieal Hughley. She attended Edward Bell High School where she met her high school sweetheart, Alfred. She graduated high school in 1956. The pair married May 30, 1959, and shortly after relocated to San Diego, California, by way of the United States Navy. Jean worked in the Printing and Publishing Industry as a Bindery specialist. She retired after 25 years of hard work. When she was working, she enjoyed playing many sports including basketball, volleyball and badminton. She also enjoyed gardening and fishing at the pier. She took pride in her annual garden which yielded collard greens, watermelon, squash and green beans. She was baptized in 1974, and gave her life to Jehovah and the Kingdom Hall. She enjoyed field service, bible study, and ministry school. She was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Ozieal Hughley; her brothers Edward, Otto Jr. Gibbon, Coy Lee, and Alton Hughley; and sisters Katherine Lockett and Inez Jennings. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Alfred Walton of Camp Hill, Al; two sisters Mrs. Daisy Rowe and Mrs. Jacqueline Bandy (brother-in-law Jack) both of Camp Hill, AL; one brother Stinson Hughley of Fort Morgan, CO; her four children Denard, Sandra and Tabitha Walton al of San Diego, CA, and Brenda Shipley (son in law Bradley Shipley) of Perris, CA; 9 Grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friend. Jean was a loving and hardworking wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had the sweetest demeanor and warmth about her. Everyone who met her loved her instantly. She will be missed.

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Funeral services and burial were held on 03/24/2022 at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.

Funeral services were held on 03/15/2022 at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

DARCEL DENISE JOHNSON was born to the late Albert James Johnson and Maloris Mae Johnson on March 14, 1959, in Newport News, Virginia. She was considered her father’s “masterpiece” and relished her title throughout her life. She was the middle daughter of five children and was preceded in death by her brother, Trory Jerome Johnson. On February 25, 2022, at the age of 62, God’s quiet still voice called her to rest.

EDWARD GENE CRAWFORD was born on November 11, 1961, in Rhode Island, North Carolina, to the Union of Robert Crawford Jr. and Francis Mary Crawford, and he was one of the seven children.

Darcel attended Montgomery High School and Southwestern College. She later went on to do CNA work and housekeeping. Darcel loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals for her family and friends. After losing her son Trory, Darcel saw the world as it was and despite the challenges that existed, she still had faith in God and looked towards beauty and wonder as a conscious choice. Her spirit of service was evidenced by the love and care she showed her mother during her bouts with dementia and failing health. Darcel gave selflessly of herself as her mother’s caretaker and stated that she had “found her purpose” in being there during that difficult time. Darcel accepted Christ into her life at an early age and after moving to San Diego in 1974, the Johnson family made 31st Street Seventh Day Adventist Church their “home.” Darcel loved the elderly, especially those who attended her home church. She built many special relationships with senior members whom she spent time with learning about God and his love. During her fight with cancer, Darcel continued to grow closer to the Lord and prayed faithfully that her election and calling would be sure. Darcel leaves to cherish her memory, her sister, Showana Files-Johnson, brother, Albert Johnson, Jr (Regina Laster-Johnson), and sister, Vonzinna Johnson-Salter. Her nieces and nephews: Davonte Johnson (Brittany), Angelo Scott Johnson, Rashaun Johnson (Stephanie), Antwayn Johnson, April Laster, And Jasmine Johnson. Her great nieces and nephews: Breea, Alaysia, Angelo, Mia, Aaron and Aubrey Johnson. Darcel also leaves her aunt, Devera Shephard, and a host of cousins and friends to mourn her passing. Darcel is preceded in death by her son, Trory Jerome Johnson.

Edward attended Madison High School in San Diego, California, and graduated in 1978. He started working as a Fire Watcher at the Shipyard. Then he met Uvonne Reed and fell in love. On July 6, 1985, at the Warren Family Reunion, Edward married Uvonne in front of her entire family. Edward was a good husband and friend to Uvonne, and he was a hardworking father for their four children and God-daughter. Edward loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; he always greeted them with compassion even when he was ill. Edward was confident, happy, funny, witty, and a go-getter. He worked in construction with his family-in-law for many years. He was a gregarious man with a gentle childlike spirit, and he enjoyed wrestling with his brother-in-law Duane when they both were younger. Edward also enjoyed cooking barbecued ribs for the family, fishing, playing slots at the local casino, and driving a diesel truck. Edward became a Truck Driver and was known as ‘Big Ed the Truck Driver.’ He loved traveling to different parts of the United States in his diesel truck. Edward leaves to cherish his memory his wife Uvonne Crawford; children: Johnny Duane Davenport Crawford, Preshaene Jean Crawford, Mis’chellay Trisha Michelle Jenkins Crawford, and Michael Dewayne Jenkins Crawford; Goddaughter Grace Collins; 16 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren; Siblings: Jackie Crawford, Larry Crawford, Dennis Crawford, Brenda Crawford and her husband Tray Ware; Mother-in-law Mary Jean Reed; Aunt and Uncle-in Law Frances and Johnny Ward; 4 Brothers-in Law, 4 Sisters-in Law, and a host of family and friends. Preceding him in death are Edward’s Father, Mother, Brothers: Robert Crawford III and Jerry Crawford, Father-in-Law Frank D. Reed, and Sister-in-Law Laura D. Reed.

Jimmy Lovett In loving memory of our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and great-grandfather. You passed away a year ago this April. Although it’s been a year it seems like yesterday God called you home.

I LOVE YOU You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it, And only God knows why. A million times I needed you, A million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, That no one could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you,

Johnnie Lee Gibson SUNRISE 10/26/1945

SUNSET 02/24/2022

But you didn’t go alone For part of me went with you,

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY Funeral services were held on 03/23/2022 at Bethel Baptist Church with the burial following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to AndersonRagsdale Mortuary.

JOHNNIE LEE GIBSON was born on October 26, 1945, in San Diego, California. He was the fifth of six children born to Mandy and J.D.Gibson, Sr. Johnnie was baptized at an early age at Trinity Baptist Church by Reverend W.L. Gayton. Johnnie was educated in the San Diego Unified School District. He attended Lincoln High School and was a proud Hornet, Class of 1963. Johnnie was married to Lera Lee Macon from 1977 to 1986, and from this union, Amanda Jane, Johnnie’s only child, was born. John was married to Linda Nell Gibson and remained married until her death. From that union, Johnnie gained three stepsons, Christopher, Anthony, and Eric Bell. Johnnie received his Associates degree in Psychology from San Diego City College, his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and his Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from San Diego State University. Johnnie was a member of the Mortar Board Honor Society, which is a national society recognizing college seniors for their exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service. Johnnie was truly a people person and one who served his country and community. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He served as a San Diego Firefighter, a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and later as a Rehabilitation Counselor for the State of California until his retirement. In 2020, Johnnie left his home state of California and moved to Cabot, Arkansas, to be near his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter. While there, Johnnie reunited with his first wife, Lera, who cared for him when he became ill. On February 24, 2022, Johnnie, also known as “Blu” to his many friends and family, was called home to be with the Lord. Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents Mandy and J.D. Gilson, Sr., brothers Robert Lee Gibson and J.D.Gibson, Jr., and his wife Linda Nell Gibson. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Amanda Brown (Dustin); granddaughter Leia Brown; former wife Lera Gibson; sisters Helen Gaston, Bettie Johnson, and Dorothy Lowery (Joe); and uncle Caleb Oliver. Also left to cherish his memory are a host of incredible nieces and nephews.

The day God took you home. Love Always, Your loving wife and family

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LOCAL/STATE NEWS City of La Mesa Invites Residents to First City of San Diego Complete Survey for Future Park Cultural Plan Announced

New initiative to guide city’s arts and culture investment and create a more vibrant city

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arlier this month, the City of La Mesa hosted an interactive virtual workshop for a future park on the site of the former Lemon Grove Road Station, a 2.84 acre parcel at the northwest corner of Waite Drive and Murray Hill Road. Now, the City invites residents to complete an important community survey. The City of La Mesa Parks Master Plan identified this location as a valuable option for a future park. “Thank you to our residents who participated in the interactive virtual workshop and shared valuable feedback,” said Sue Richardson, Director of La Mesa’s Community Services Department. “We are inviting our residents to share more input to help us

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prioritize amenities and the park’s character.” As a community engagement tool, the City continues outreach efforts to ensure residents provide input to help shape the future park at Waite Drive. The City encourages community members to take 30-minutes or more and watch the presentation and proceed to take the survey.

To watch the workshop video, visit https://youtu.be/ y0ygt9VYbBE. After viewing the video, take the survey at https://bit.ly/3tUu70U. Survey closes April 11, 2022. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3I4etVt, or contact the City of La Mesa News Desk at (619) 6671191 or email news@cityoflamesa.us.

BLACK WATER LEADERS:

Outreach “Critically Important” in Gov. Newsom’s Conservation Plan By Tanu Henry California Black Media

a need to begin preserving water, last week, Gov. Newsom asked local water authorities to “move to Level 2 of their Water Shortage Contingency Plans.” Newsom did not recommend specific actions, leaving regional and municipal authorities open to take “locally-appropriate actions.”

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If it were not for the news headlines, you probably would not know California is under a state of emergency due to continuing drought conditions affecting more than 95% of state residents. Last summer was the hottest recorded in Western states. And in a 128-year stretch, 2022 has so far been the driest in Golden State history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

“Today, I am calling on local water agencies to implement more aggressive water conservation measures.” –Gov. Gavin Newsom

Then, in March, evidence of worsening drought conditions in the state showed up in rainfall that didn’t. Low levels of rain during the month prompted concerned authorities at the state Department of Water Resources (DWR) to cut delivery from the State Water Project, a storage facility, down to 5% of the supplies that had been requested. Reacting to those and other developments indicating

“Today, I am calling on local water agencies to implement more aggressive water conservation measures, including having the Water Board evaluate a ban on watering ornamental grass on commercial properties, which will drive water use savings at this critical time,” said Newsom who has invested more than $1 billion in state efforts aimed at tackling the drought. Last month, Newsom invested $22.5 million in immediate funds to address the state’s drought emergency. That amount included $8.25 million for outreach efforts educating Californians on water conservation. Dale Hunter is executive director of the California African American Water Education Foundation (CAAWEF). He says he applauds the governor’s decision to invest in outreach, but he also emphasized how important education will be for this campaign because of the seriousness of this ongoing drought. CAAWEF is a statewide nonprofit that raises awareness about water issues concerning African Americans and educates the Black community about them. “We must embrace conservation. It will become a way of life for us,” says Hunter. “We have to give people practical tips to drive this stuff home - so that people know they are a part of it. For example, the next time you wash that T-shirt, you have

to make sure you have some other stuff in the washer to save water.” Hunter said a lot of people hear about water conservation in the media, but they do not know what it involves. Hunter says funding for outreach would support efforts by organizations like his that educate consumers. The governor’s executive order last week called on the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to consider asking commercial consumers to ban irrigation of “non-functional” grass on their properties. However, Newsom’s proposed ban would not affect residential customers or recreational spaces and parks.

Kicking off “Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month” in the City of San Diego, Mayor Todd Gloria announced on April 1, that the City will launch its first cultural planning process to guide the City’s investments in arts and culture in every community. The cultural planning process, called The Creative City, will get underway in June and is expected to conclude in 2024. The result of the process will be a 7- to 10-year policy and planning framework that aligns the City’s cultural investments with larger priorities of San Diego communities. The core value for the initiative is equity, with a guiding principle of racial, cultural, economic and geographic inclusion throughout the process. The framework for The Creative City may focus on critical areas such as artist and creative workforce development and retention; neighborhood creative hubs; arts marketing; cultural tourism; and collective impact strategies for regional arts philanthropy. Additionally, the framework may include strategies to

employ the arts to address challenges including mobility, climate and environment, gang prevention and youth development and the housing crisis. Robust public engagement will, for the first time, ensure that residents from throughout the city will have direct input at all levels of the planning process. The cultural plan announcement comes as cities across California celebrate the kickoff of Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, which is intended to empower arts advocates and spur greater investments in the arts. Throughout April, statewide activations and celebrations of the arts will be held to raise visibility and awareness of the value that artists, culture bearers, cultural organizations and creative workers generate for communities in California. “Without the Arts and without their respective Culture, the places we create would have no soul, no reason for being,” said Vicki Estrada, member of the California Arts Council. “Arts and Culture allow us to share our values with each other, ask questions and to remind each other who we really are, thus providing a menu for

Hunter says he understands why Newsom didn’t push any mandates or laws but opted instead to make recommendations to local authorities. “Water is always a local issue,” he explained. “Always.” Hunter says increasing awareness about water and getting people to become stakeholders in conservation will not happen overnight. “It takes a while to percolate down to the average person,” says Hunter. “It might hit us when folks in one Zip Code can only water their yards on certain days. Water is the lifeblood of our state. We have to make sure we get it right.”

“Bread & Salt is an experimental center for the arts with strong community ties,” said Thomas DeMello, Artist and Curator for Bread & Salt. “In addition to housing five independent galleries under the same roof, a community-building nonprofit, a woman-owned and operated brewery, and the only indoor glass-blowing facility in the city, Bread & Salt’s dynamic event space, the Brick Room, hosts a wide variety of performers and community happenings.” “April is the month for the impact of arts and artists to be recognized in California,” said Julie Baker, Executive Director of Californians for the Arts. “As San Diego is a leading arts and culture city in California and is home to one of California’s fourteen pilot cultural districts, we are thrilled to kick off ACCM 2022 here and are grateful to the Mayor, City Councilmembers, San Diego artists, culture bearers and arts advocates for their work to increase investments in arts, culture and creativity. The Arts work in San Diego!”

EDUCATION International Stem Competition a Boon for High Schoolers

$7K top prize for projects focused on sustain-ability and protecting our natural world; registrations due April 22 around the world continue to push boundaries and give us hope that we will overcome energy and environmental challenges we face today.”

DWR estimates the plan could save water equal to “several hundred thousand acre-feet.” One acre-foot is the estimated amount of water three households need to last them for one year. In California, 85% of public water systems source their supply from groundwater, which, under normal circumstances, accounts for 41% of water delivered to homes, businesses and public facilities. But during droughts like the current one, as much as 58 % of those water authorities may rely on groundwater.

the places we create.”

“We encourage students worldwide to share their knowledge, ideas and passions for making a difference and preserving our planet for future generations. This is a tremendous opportunity for young people to share their inventive projects with peers from different nations while enhancing and promoting the benefits and fruits of STEM education,” said Dr. Ray Ann Havasy, Executive Director of the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning. Photo: Ron Lach

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Students from around the world are invited to share their innovative solutions as part of the 2022 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition. This competition engages students in identifying and solving real-world environmental challenges by creating innovative solutions. The first-place winner will receive $7,000 in prize money; $5,000 for second place, and $3,500 for third place, while fourth through tenth places will each be given $1,000. Over $22,000 in prize money will be awarded to the top student teams at the Competition finals, held

on August 11, 2022. Each year over 40 countries participate, allowing entrants to compete against student ideas from around the world. Registration for the competition is open through April 22, 2022; students must submit their papers by April 29. Ten finalist teams will be announced online on June 9, 2022. “Our world is continuing to face growing challenges to which we must find solutions. These young students will play a critical role in developing answers which will make an impact on our natural world,” said Spellman HV President Dr. Loren Skeist. “The submissions from high school students

Innovative ideas and solutions are necessary to promote sustainable energy use, preserve the planet, help resolve climate change and create healthier environments. The program is hosted and managed by Rockville Centre, New York-based notfor-profit Center for Science, Teaching & Learning (CSTL), led by STEM Crusader and Advocate Dr. Ray Ann Havasy and sponsored by Hauppauge, Long Island-based Spellman HV Electronics, a leader in high voltage technology in the medical, industrial and scientific fields. For more information about the 2022 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition, visit www.cstl.org/cleantech, call (516) 764-0045, or email at cleantech@cstl.org.

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TODAY IN

BLACK HISTORY 1712

1915

NEW YORK SLAVE REVOLT

1927

BILLIE HOLIDAY BORN

The first recorded slave revolt in New York, the action began late in the evening in New York City. By the time the fire was at its peak, between 20-25 people took to the streets, armed with swords, knives, hatchets, and guns, hoping to inspire others to join them. Nine slave holders were killed and six others were injured.

One of the greatest jazz singers of all time, Eleanora Fagan renamed herself after movie star Billie Dove when she began her career in Harlem clubs at 17. Holiday was also a songwriter, and had great success with her own songs, including “I Love My Man” and “God Bless the Child”.

Between 25-30 revolters initially escaped retribution, but were soon found hiding in a swamp. Over 20 of them were burned alive for their part in the revolt. A few were spared, and the rest were rumored to have committed suicide rather than face capture.

She is most famous for her performance of the song “Strange Fruit”, also known to some as the Anti-Lynching Anthem, written by high school English teacher Abel Meeropol aka Lewis Allen. She defied the McCarthy Era House Un-American Activities Committee to continue performing the song, and found herself serving a sentence for drug possession soon after. She continued performing after her release, but was re-arrested on identical charges. She died in a prison hospital bed at the age of 44.

After the revolt, laws pertaining to slaves became harsher, and were often indiscriminantly applied to Freemen, as well. Slavery was outlawed in New York state in 1799, but the slave trade continued to flow through the state until after the Civil War.

THE FIRST OF THE KKK CHURCH REVIVAL MEETINGS

Running for over 10 days and advertised for over two weeks in advance, the Ku Klux Klan’s Church Revival in Alabama highlighted and reinforced the correlation between white religious conservatives and violent racism. Perpetuating biblical interpretations and questionable translations that supported slavery and white supremacy, white, middle-class Christianity has long been afiliated with institutionalized racism. This “revival” and others like it served as a medium to greatly increase KKK membership in the 1920s and 30s. This revival alone added 600 members to the local chapter. By the end of the 1920s, millions of white Christians were Klan members.

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REMEMBERING

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr. National Correspondent On April 4, 1968, an assassin’s bullet ended the dynamic life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the age of 39. King stood on a balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, a site that’s now a museum dedicated to the civil rights champion’s life. James Earl Ray ultimately pleaded guilty to shooting King but later claimed he was a pawn in a more significant crime ring to kill the African American leader. On the 54th anniversary of King’s death, observances took place around the nation, while

54 Years Later

those not attending specific events took to social media to commemorate the icon. “We spend more time celebrating [King’s] birth than acknowledging where he was politically when he was killed – fighting alongside sanitation workers, opposing war, racism, and capitalism,” historian and author Barbara Ransby wrote on Twitter. “April 4 reminds us of the power of the radical King,” Ransby noted. Maya Wiley, the incoming president of The Leadership Conference, also provided remarks via social media.

“[On April 4], 1968, Martin Luther King was assassinated for believing we are equal, shouldn’t be poor, and have rights,” Wiley asserted. “Today, we’re told to fear learning about race or gender identity, to permit voter suppression, and that a highly qualified Black woman isn’t Supreme Court material. We have work to do.” One day before King’s assassination, the civil rights leader gave his last speech where he proclaimed that he’d been to the mountaintop. In a sad prophecy, King prepared his followers for his demise. “It really doesn’t matter what happens now,” he insisted. “We’ve got some difficult days ahead,” he continued before doubling down.

“But it doesn’t matter with me now. Because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. “But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the promised land. “I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I’m happy tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man.” Rev. Jesse Jackson, who attended King’s last speech and stood nearby at the Lorraine Motel when the assassin cut down his colleague, participated in an event at Mt. Olive CME Church in Memphis to help commemorate the 54th anniversary of that dark day. “It’s sad for me. I was with him when the shot was fired,” Jackson remarked.

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More than 700 people died last year in San Diego County.

“The 54th-anniversary celebration of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most important dates in Tennessee and across the nation to observe,” Williamson stated. As part of the observance, Williamson, Jackson, and others visited the National Civil Rights Museum, which stands at the Lorraine Motel, and the historic Collins Chapel Connectional Hospital, the only hospital in Memphis that allowed Black people during segregation. “Dr. King called for non-violence to bring about change against unjust and immoral laws in situations of segregation and discrimination. We need that in today’s world,” Williamson said. Illinois Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth agreed. “We will never forget Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for all he did to change the course of our nation’s future for the better,” Duckworth stated. “Today, it falls upon all of us to continue his legacy.”

Higher Education and Phila By Vayunamu Bawa Contributing Writer

On February 28, 2022, The Nonprofit Institute at the University o of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) held a virtual B conversation with Dr. Joi Spencer and Pamela Gray Payton.

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Jackson joined Bishop Henry Williamson Sr. and others in Memphis to observe the anniversary.

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Dr. Joi Spencer, Interim Dean and Professor at SOLES, and Pamela Gray Payton, Vice President, Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer at The San Diego Foundation, came together to discuss their work in creating new possibilities in education and wealth. Dr. Spencer started off by Dr. Joi Spencer photo source: https://www.sandiego. talking about her childedu/spotlights/soles/detail.php?_focus=83405 hood in south-central LA, near Crenshaw and Florence. She shared about growing up in a community with a lot of love as well as challenges, a community of educators, and people invested in her education. “I was very fortunate in this regard,” she said. Even at a young age, Dr. Spencer knew that education was liberatory. She knew that the type of education she received would determine where she would end up. Her mom had a lot of influence on her childhood through a lot of advocacy with her teachers. “But bigger than that, my mom lived a life of believing that more was possible.” She started teaching after college and did what she could with her limited resources to be impactful on her students. Still, she always saw how deep the dysfunction in the public school system was and became determined to work towards equity and opportunity in education. Dr. Spencer’s work is focused on mathematics education, teacher education, and educational equity. She seeks to improve the mathematics learning opportunities of African American and other minority youth. She chaired the Editorial Board for the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (JRME) and is the president of the California Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (CAMTE). Dr. Spencer also runs STEAM Academy, an interactive summer experience for middle and high school students from under-served, minority communities in San Diego.

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Ms. Gray Payton oversees The San Impact programs, leading the stra quality of life for San Diegans. She and implements future strategic pl

She previously served as Assista Communications at the Universit worked closely with university lea nity partners to advance the missi Ms. Gray Payton’s father was in nanny. She distinctly remembers “wasn’t college material” but also held on to the encouragement of her mother, who always let her know that anything was possible. Her career started in news and then politics until she became one of the first women in a University of San Diego administration role. Ms. Gray Payton worked to lower USD’s walls to be more open and engaging with the community and also worked on establishing the Black Student Resource Center (BSRC) to help Black students feel more welcome at USD.

After a while, she thought about w current life stage and landed on This led to her position at the Fou tunities for nonprofits and stude funding they need to achieve their

“I get to do something that means other people to be successful,” she a rich San Diego nonprofit commu of the community.

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Johnnie Blue Gibson R.I.P. By Darrel Wheeler . Contributing Writer Family and close friends said their final goodbyes to the former Lincoln Hornet, San Diego fireman, Vietnam-vet, and OG Sandbox member, Mr. Johnnie Blue Gibson, at Bethel Baptist Church on Thursday, March 23rd. Loved ones shared their personal experiences with Johnnie, provoking laughter, applause, and tears. “Me and Johnnie go back to grade school. We’ve been through a lot of ups and downs together,” friend Larry Price shared. “He was a real cool brother and a great friend. He knew how to make you laugh and make you think—I learned not to get into debates with him about politics, sports, religion, or whatever, because he was Google search before Google was invented. He was very intelligent, he had some college degrees but he was also very street savvy, and he was one of my biggest supporters of my “Never Leave One Behind” non-profit. I’m always going to remember him smiling all the time. He was a unique brother and he will definitely be missed.” Reverend Jerry Powell handled the eulogy, spreading words of comfort and encouragement to the family of Johnnie Lee Gibson, aka Johnnie Blue, in their critical time of grief.

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The nation’s oldest active park ranger is hanging up her Smokey hat at the age of 100. Betty Reid Soskin retired Thursday after more than 15 years at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California, the National Park Service announced. Soskin “spent her last day providing an interpretive program to the public and visiting with coworkers,” a Park Service statement said. She led tours at the park and museum honoring the women who worked in factories during wartime and shared her own experience as a Black woman during the conflict. She worked for the U.S. Air Force in 1942 but quit after learning that “she was employed only because her superiors believed she was white,” according to a Park Service biography. “Being a primary source in the sharing of ?that history

- my history - and giving shape to a new national park has been exciting and fulfilling,’’ Soskin said in the Park Service statement. “It has proven to bring meaning to my final years.’’ Soskin won a temporary Park Service position at the age of 84 and became a permanent Park Service employee in 2011. She celebrated her 100th birthday last September. “Betty has made a profound impact on the National Park Service and the way we carry out our mission,’’ Director Chuck Sams said. “Her efforts remind us that we must seek out and give space for all perspectives so that we can tell a more full and inclusive history of our nation.’’ Soskin was born Betty Charbonnet in Detroit in 1921 but recalled surviving the devastating Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 while living with her Creole family in New Orleans, according to the Park Service biography.

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Her family then moved to Oakland, California, and Soskin remained in the San Francisco Bay Area, where in 1945 she and her first husband founded one of the first Black-owned record stores in the area, the biography said.

She also was a civil rights activist and took part in meetings to develop a general management plan for the Home Front park. She has received several honors. She was named California Woman of the Year in 1995.

In 2015, Soskin received a presidential coin from President Barack Obama after she lit the National Christmas tree at the White House. See RANGER page 15

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5 Pathways To A Rewarding Financial Planner Career Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

he number of Americans quitting their jobs reached record-setting highs in 2021. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 38 million people left their positions during the year. More than 4.5 million of those resignations took place in November alone. If you were among those millions, you may be starting the new year looking for a new job — one that offers more flexibility, work-life balance and a greater sense of personal fulfillment. If so, the financial planning profession may be a good fit for you. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals work with individuals and families to review their financial situations and identify strategies to help maximize their chances of achieving life goals. They may advise clients on saving for retirement, investing money to purchase a home or start a business or paying for a child’s education. Financial planners also help businesses design and manage retirement plans and

other financial programs for their employees. Financial planning positions vary widely from one company to the next, and there are numerous ways to enter this in-demand profession. Here are five of the most common:

Join a company’s financial planning department. Financial planning departments draft financial plans, answer client questions and service requests, research investment options, and perform custom analyses of financial options and decisions.

Start a career in financial planning operations. Operations professionals maintain advisor and client files, collect client information, generate client reports and help with troubleshooting, among other responsibilities.

Work for a virtual advice center. New hires at virtual advice centers answer calls from existing customers and help them with personal financial matters, ranging from stock trades to portfolio adjustments to account distributions. As employees gain

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Join the advisory team at a bank or financial advisor’s local branch office. Here, a financial planner typically starts out by assisting clients with opening accounts, completing transfers and other basic service requests. With time, they will handle more complex client cases and assist with more advanced products and services.

Work for a company that supports financial planners. These include FinTech companies, asset

managers and FinTech company platform providers. CFP Board’s recently published Guide to Careers in Financial Planning provides more information about starting and sustaining successful financial planning careers. You can also find career guidance and financial planning job and internship postings on the CFP Board Career Center. Whatever path you choose, pursuing a financial planning career may provide you with many personal and professional benefits in the new year. For more information, visit CFP.net/WhyCFP-Certification.

What To Do If you Inherit Someone’s 401(k) By J. Alderman Talk about good news wrapped in bad: in the midst of grieving the loss of a loved one, you learn that you were named beneficiary of their Photo: Cytonn Photography come tax on distributions 401(k) plan. Chances are (except for Roth accounts, you’ve got too much on your which have already been mind to make any sudden taxed), although you may be decisions on what to do with able to spread out withdrawthe money. als and tax payments over a However, don’t procrastinate number of years, depending too long. The IRS has ironon how you structure it. clad rules, deadlines and Many 401(k) plans require penalties concerning inherbeneficiaries to withdraw ited retirement accounts, the money in either a lump which vary depending on sum or separate payments what type of account it extending no longer than is. This column discusses five years after the person’s inherited 401(k) and similar death; however, some will employer-provided plans. allow you to keep the money Under federal law, survivin the plan indefinitely, so ing spouses automatically check their rules. inherit their spouse’s 401(k) Note that distributions will plan unless someone else be added to your taxable was named beneficiary and income for the year, which the surviving spouse signed can greatly increase your tax a written waiver. If someone bite. Thus, many people preis single at death, their plan’s fer to spread the payments assets go to their designated out as long as possible. Plus, beneficiary. the long funds remain in The IRS has basic tax and the account, the longer they distribution rules and timeaccrue earnings, tax-free. tables for inherited 401(k) If the original account holder plans. However, the plans had already reached the manthemselves are allowed to set datory withdrawal age of more restrictive guidelines if 70 ½, you may be allowed to they choose, so read the plan continue withdrawing funds documents carefully. according to his or her withBasically: You must pay indrawal schedule. Your minimum annual withdrawal amount is based on your own life expectancy, according to IRS tables (see Appendix C in IRS Publication 590 at www. irs.gov). Although alternatively, you could speed up the payment schedule or take a lump sum.

Tips For Avoiding Emotional Spending Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Decisions about spending money are often driven by emotions, even if what your heart is telling you goes against logic. Emotional financial choices may provide you with short-term happiness, but they are just as likely to result in longterm regret or debt. Here are six tips for making spending decisions, without allowing your emotions to take over: 1. Get an accurate picture of what it costs to maintain your lifestyle and fund your goals. Knowing your fixed

and variable expenses and being able to quantify your goals in terms of dollars and timeframes will help you understand what you can afford to spend in the near term. 2. Ask yourself if you want something or need something before you buy it. If you do need it, or if it will make a huge difference in your life and you can pay for it right away without touching funds that are earmarked for other important goals, then go for it. 3. Pause and think twice before buying large items. When making major pur-

chases (for example, over $500), take some time between deciding to buy and making the actual purchase. Prioritize your expenditures by categorizing them in terms of cost and effect. For example, you should pay your health insurance and car insurance before booking a short-term vacation. 4. Make a list before shopping. Whether shopping for groceries, household items or gifts, creating a list—and sticking to it—will help you avoid impulse buys and save money. 5. Shop for major holidays throughout the year. Set a

You may also be able to transfer your balance into an “inherited IRA,” which must be named and maintained separately from your other IRAs. With an inherited IRA, you must withdraw a certain amount each year, based on your life expectancy. Distributions must begin the year following the donor’s death, regardless of whether or not you’re retired. Photo: Monstera

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Make sure the 401(k) trustee transfers funds directly to the inherited IRA’s trustee so you never touch the money; otherwise the transfer may be voided and you’ll have to pay taxes on the entire sum that year. Surviving spouses have an additional option: instead of opening an inherited IRA, they’re also allowed to do a “spousal rollover,” which means rolling over the balance in their own name. The key advantage of a spousal rollover is that you don’t have to begin taking mandatory withdrawals until you reach 70 ½, unlike inherited IRAs where you must begin withdrawals the year after the donor’s death. One last point: always withdraw at least the required minimum distribution (RMD) amount each year, if one is specified. If not, you’ll pay a penalty equal to 50 percent of the difference between the RMD and what you actually withdrew. Bottom line: talk to a financial or legal expert before taking any action on your inheritance. This article appeared originally in the Jacksonville Free Press.

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posted to Twitter. “This isn’t Iraq or Afghanistan,” wrote CBS foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata. “This is a relatively civilized, relatively European cit y.” Uk raine’s Deputy Chief Prosecutor, David Sakvarelidze said: “It’s very emotional for me because I see European people with blue eyes and blonde hair being killed”.

AT RISK IN CAMEROON Global Information Network As the U.S. prepares to welcome tens of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing war, scores of African and Caribbean refugees are being sent back to unstable and violent homelands where they face rape, torture, arbitrary arrest and other abuses. Racial bias? An African refugee thinks so. “They do not care about a Black man,” said Wilfred Tebah, a leading member of the Cameroon American Council, recounting his effort to find asylum in the U.S. “ There are a lot of Cameroonians in the U.S. and some are still in detention or stuck at the bor-

der,” said Tebah. “If I am deported, I will be held in prison, tortured and even killed… I’m very scared. As a human, my life matters too.”

Teb a h now lives in C olumbus, Ohio. He escaped from Cameroon where English-speakers are targets of persecution by the French-speaking government in what has been called “the Anglophone crisis.” Many have been killed and over a million displaced during what has become a war of secession by the English-speakers. The advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a February report listed the dangers Cameroonians face if unable to be cleared to

enter the U.S.

The list includes arbitrary arrest and detention, torture, rape, extortion, confiscation of their national IDs, and abuses against their relatives. “Many also reported medical neglect and other mistreatment while in custody in the US,” wrote HRW in their 149 page report titled “Deported to Harm in Cameroon.” Lauren Seibert, refugee researcher at HRW, faulted the US government for sending back Cameroonians with credible asylum claims, as well as mistreating already traumatized people before and during deportation. A month ago, President Joe Biden said the U.S. would

Kenyan President Rebuffed in Bid

to Rewrite Nation’s Laws Global Information Network While political leaders around the world jockey for comebacks, to extend their terms in office or merely to ignore a no-confidence vote, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was scheming to

the constitution from being amended by elites without public participation,” writes Emmanuel Igunza of the BBC Nairobi. Mr. Kenyatta claimed his initiative would make poli-

lion while Ruto has assets of US$26 million including hotels, homes and 5 choppers. Ruto claims to be an outsider in solidarity with Kenya’s working class despite his current role in government, his decades as a parliamentarian and cabinet minister, and his substantial fortune. He speaks of how he went to school barefoot, got his first pair of shoes at the age of 15, and once sold chickens by a roadside.

make sweeping changes to the constitution which, critics say, would have expanded his powers and create a ‘super presidency’. But the nation’s highest court dashed his efforts, saying the president acted unlawfully when spearheading changes known as the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). They said it should have been led by citizens - not a sitting head of state. Anot her element t he Supreme Court deemed unconstitutional was the plan to create an extra 70 MPs seats in parliament which critics had viewed as a self-serving attempt to reward loyal politicians. The defeat comes ahead of crucial presidential elections in August where Raila Odinga, a Kenyatta ally, and William Ruto will compete. While this was a court victory for Mr Ruto, “the real winners are ordinary Kenyans who fought from the lower courts to the Supreme Court to defend

All this makes living in Kenya like an Photo: Courtesy of GIN alternate reality, says Kenyan broadcast tics more inclusive and help journalist Larry Madowo. end repeated cycles of elecIn the space of one week, tion violence. a rule-of-law government has defied nearly a dozen Mr. Ruto, by contrast, court orders in an alarming saw the future as a condescent toward authoritaritest between “hustlers” and anism, he says. “dynasties” in a “hustler nation.” Kenyatta has called the chief justice and his judges Hustlers, explained Igunza, “crooks” while David refer especially to young Murathe, the vice chair of people who struggle to make the president’s party, openly ends meet in an economy advocated for a dictatorthat no longer works for ship on national TV. ‘What them. this country needs now is a benevolent dictator,’ Dynasties, on the other hand, are wealthy families Murathe told KTN News. seen to have dominated “People have been too soft so politics - and the economy things have gone rogue. You - since independence from find places like Rwanda are the UK in the 1960s. very stable, Uganda is very All the candidates and outstable,” Murathe said, citing going President Kenyatta are two East African nations with notoriously limited in the dynasty category. space for dissent. According to Forbes magazine, Kenyatta is the nation’s Madowo warns: “What was richest person and the 26th once just despotism-lite will turn into a full-blown dictawealthiest in Africa in 2011 with assets of half a biltorship if this government lion dollars. Odinga, popcontinues on the downward ularly known as the father spiral that the progressive of modern democracy and 2010 constitution was supPrime Minister or Baba, has posed to guard against.” a net worth of US$250 mil-

welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to another 30,000 already in the U.S. But while Ukrainians fleeing the war are met with emotional displays of solidarity, asylum seekers of color are left to wait in Mexico, in detention centers or back at home. Dept. of Homeland Security Secretar y Alejandro Mayorkas said the agency is reviewing TPS for Cameroonians and other African nationals. TPS provides a work permit for six to 18 months

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Lisa Parisio, who helped launch Catholics Against Racism in Immigration, argues the TPS program could easily help protect millions more refugees fleeing danger but has historically been underused and over-politicized. Bias against people of color can also be seen in western news reports

Meanwhile, Korrine Sky, 26, from Zimbabwe, a student of medicine in the eastern city of Dnipro when Russia invaded Ukraine, has been raising money to help Africans in need through Black Women for Black Lives and gofundme. For further information, visit: https://twitter.com/ korrinesky/status

Statue For Ghanaian Cancer Scientist is Erected in U.S. Global Information Network Danielle Twum, a cancer immunologist from Ghana, West Africa, has been honored in the United States with a life-size statue for her research contributions.

Cancer Institute later gave a TED talk at TEDxBuffalo titled ‘Guardians of Your Inner Galaxy’ which can still be viewed on YouTube.

Twum was one of over a hundred women honored by the Smithsonian during Women’s History Month. The Smithsonian’s “#IfThenSheCan — The Exhibit,” features 120 orange life-size 3D statues of women who have excelled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Twum credits her senior high school chemistry teacher, Mrs. Opare, for making her achievements possible.

Ac c o r d i n g t o t h e museum, this is the largest collection of women statues ever assembled. Twum traveled to the United States in 2007 and investigated the effects of climate change on coral bleaching at Vassar College, where she earned a B.A. in Biology. She then investigated the immunology of breast cancer metastasis for her Ph.D. in Cancer Immunology at the

Twum is now an If/Then ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, where she is working to raise the awareness of women Photo: Courtesy of GIN in STEM as role models for young girls. She University of Buffalo. expressed her desire to normalize the image of a Black Twum switched to canscientist “with an undercut cer research after her uncle and quirky lipstick and a died of brain cancer in his fantastic fashion sense” on mid-30s. She applied for a social media. summer program “because of Uncle Kofi” and was “I want young black girls to accepted into their doctoral realize that becoming a sciprogram. entist does not mean they have to fit into a mold; it Twum earned the distinmeans they get to create guished Emerging Scholars their own.” Award from the National

Africa Looks To Renewables To Curb Warming, Boost Economies tries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia and South Africa taking the lead on large-scale clean energy adoption.

By Wanjohi Kabukuru Associated Press From wind farms across the African coastline to geothermal projects in the east African rift valley, a new United Nations climate report on Monday brought the continent’s vast clean energy potential into the spotlight. If realized, these renewable energy projects could blunt the harshest global warming effects, power the continent’s pro-

Yet Africa has attracted just 2% - $60 billion - of the $2.8 trillion invested in renewables worldwide in the last two decades and accounts for only PHOTO: AP/Abdeljalil Bounhar, file 3% of the world’s current renewable energy jected economic developcapacity. Limiting warming ment and lift millions out of to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 poverty, the report said. degrees Fahrenheit) or 2C (3.6F), in line with the 2016 The U.N.’s Intergovernmental Paris climate agreement, will Panel for Climate Change involve even greater energy report comes at a time when system transformation, the Africa’s renewable energy U.N. report said. Africa business is already boomsuffers some of the most ing. Many African nations severe effects from climate are intensifying efforts to change, despite being the embrace alternative renewlowest greenhouse gas emitable energy pathways and ting continent with the least shift away from fossil fuel adaptive capacity. dependency, with coun-

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ging & Independence Services will be offering two free virtual Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention classes starting in April. Led by a certified Tai Chi for Health Institute instructor, this research-based fall prevention program has been shown to improve movement, balance, strength, and flexibility; offer relaxation; and decrease pain and falls. It is appropriate for adults with or without arthritis, rheumatic diseases or related musculoskeletal conditions, joint involvement and back pain, and those at a higher risk of falling. The two class options that are available are: April 11 through June 15, Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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This is a 10-week program and participants should commit to attending the majority of the sessions to receive benefit. Additionally, participants must have access to an internet-connected device (computer, laptop, or tablet) and web-

Space is limited and registration is required. To register, please complete an interest form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SDDK8ZW. If you have questions, e-mail HealthierLiving.HHSA@ sdcounty.ca.gov or call (858) 495-5500.

5 Ways To Keep Your Mind Sharp At Any Age By Princess Gabbara BlackDoctor.org Getting older doesn’t mean you have to lose your mind. Believe it or not, it’s possible to lead a full and active – physically and mentally – li fe as a 50, 60, 70 and even 80 something. With these five tips, you can keep getting better with time! 1. Get moving. Sneaking in at least 30 minutes of exercise three to four days a week helps give your brain the extra boost that it needs. Say hello to better cognitive function, as well as reduced risks for Alzheimer’s disease, depression, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. 2. Keep learning. As we age, it becomes especially important for us to exercise not only our bodies but our minds as well. Learning a new language, reading a good, long book, and solving brain teasers and puzzles are great ways to stimulate areas of the brain that you wouldn’t normally use. Using thinking and strategy games such as monopoly, playing cards or even dominoes can help strengthen areas of the brain and beef up your cognitive processes. 3. Drink tea. Swapping out

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A study from the CDC of the latest wave of the COVID19 variant shows that it affected Black adults heavily Voice & Viewpoint Newswire According to a March 18, 2022, report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black Adults in the U.S. were hospitalized at higher rates during the most recent omicron variant wave than at any other moment during the coronavirus pandemic. The CDC study also revealed that Black adults were four times likelier to be hospitalized due to COVID over White adults. The report stated that January 2022 was the deadliest month, with rates of hospitalizations for Black patients reaching the highest level of any racial group since the beginning of the pandemic. Additionally, the CDC study saw that the Omicron variant, being highly transmissible, took over as the dominant strain over the delta variant, and that those who were unvaccinated were 12 times more likely to become hospitalized compared to those who were fully vaccinated and boosted. This affected the U.S. Black population greatly, considering that fewer Black adults have been vaccinated against coronavirus when compared to other races, says the CDC. According to them, as of January 26, only 39.6 percent of Black adults (aged 18 or older) had gotten both series of COVID19 shots, while only 43.9 percent of that group had received a booster shot as well. Comparatively, 47.3 percent of eligible White adults have been vaccinated, and 54.4 percent of those eligible have also gotten their booster shot, the report said.

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Brooklynn Chiles, 8, lies on an exam room table during a followup visit to Children’s National Hospital in Washington, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Brooklynn’s father, Rodney Chiles, died of COVID-19 last year and she has tested positive three times. Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

While the Omicron variant increased adult hospitalization rates overall, the Black community suffered the most amongst other races, such as the American Indian and Latino Communities, whose hospitalization rates actually dropped. Teresa Y. Smith, an emergency physician at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn and associate dean of graduate medical education at Downstate Health Sciences University, talked to The Washington Post on how she has seen these health disparities play out in real time. “Any sort of a virus can set off people’s underlying illnesses. Even a cold can make

your diabetes or high blood pressure worse,” Smith said in a March interview with The Washington Post. “So even if they’re not deathly sick from covid, they still may have a jump in their glucose or not as good control of their hypertension. And so, admissions have increased because of that, but those who end up getting admitted and go to the ICU are those who are unvaccinated.” While the pandemic still rages on, the CDC still recommends that all eligible people get the COVID-19 shot and wear their masks indoors in order to avoid complications or hospitalization due to covid.

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that cup of Joe for a cup of tea, especially peppermint, can do more than just freshen your breath. According to a study conducted by Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia, the smell and taste of peppermint can have a positive effect on several cognitive functions, such as concentration, perception, memory, and problem solving, just to name a few.

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lost throughout the day. So, go ahead and hit that snooze button! 5. Eat the right foods. Blueberries may be small in size, but they work wonders for your mind. By incorporating blueberries into your everyday diet, you’re protecting your brain from oxidative stress while lowering your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia due to the fact that they’re loaded with antioxidants. But, wait, that’s not all! Blueberries can also improve your learning capacity and motor skills, making them a superfood indeed. Other foods that boost your brain health include salmon, citrus fruits and almonds.

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire COVID testing is one step you can take to protect yourself, friends, family, and others. Did you know every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order two sets of at-home COVID-19 tests? At-home tests ship for free and each order contains four individual tests. Haven’t ordered your first set? Order directly at COVIDtests.gov. On the COVIDtests.gov site, you can also: • Learn how to perform an at-home COVID test • Know what to do if you test positive • Get up-to-date information about vaccinations • Find answers to frequently asked questions

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007089 Fictitious business name(s): 7-Eleven Store #39198B Located at: 3105 Fairmount Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 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: 3105, Inc. 3105 Fairmount Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 24, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 24, 2027 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007659 Fictitious business name(s): New Restoration In God Church Of Deliverance --Operation Rescue Mission Outreach Located at: 7107 Broadway Ste. 289 San Diego, CA 91945

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County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Kevin Marie Jones 4212 48th Street #3 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 01, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 01, 2027 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006143 Fictitious business name(s): i9 Sports San Diego East Located at: 9740 Campo Rd. #1038 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 02/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Valley Youth Sports LLC 9740 Campo Rd. #1038 Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 14, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 14, 2027 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9005724 Fictitious business name(s): Energy Healing and Massage Therapy Located at: 3500 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kyle Webster 6693 Alcala Knolls Dr. San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 08, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 08, 2027 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007448 Fictitious business name(s): Claudia Craft Ink Located at: 555 Broadway Space 1016 #125 Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego --1506 Klauber Ave San Diego, CA 92114 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: Claudia Craft Ink LLC 555 Broadway Space 1016 #125 Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 29, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 29, 2027 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006203 Fictitious business name(s): Around Here We Lowride! Located at: 7871 Bushwood Court Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was: 02/02/2022 This business is hereby

registered by the following: Mark Steven Forte 7871 Bushwood Court Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 14, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 14, 2027 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007250 Fictitious business name(s): STAY Dance Center --Strong Talented Active Youth Dance Center --Imperfectly Creative Crafts --IC Crafts Located at: 8300 Paradise Valley Rd #121 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego --423 Deep Dell Rd Apt. D San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/01/2017 This business is hereby registered by the following: Shanita Franklin 423 Deep Dell Rd Apt. D San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 28, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 28, 2027 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006446 Fictitious business name(s): Dessie's Kreations Sublimation Blanks and More Located at: 7317 El Cajon Blvd Ste. 197 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 01/26/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dessie's Kreations Sublimation Blanks and More LLC 7317 El Cajon Blvd Ste. 197 La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 17, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 17, 2027 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007006 Fictitious business name(s): Nerd Recycling --Nerd Electronics Located at: 615 9th St Unit 8 Imperial Beach, CA 91932 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Jose Delio Bacalski 615 9th St Unit 8 Imperial Beach, CA 91932 --Andre Anderson 2767 West Canyon Ave #250 San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 24, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 24, 2027 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006933 Fictitious business name(s): QTEK Engineering Located at: 7730 Formula Pl San Diego, CA 92121 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/11/2005 This business is hereby registered by the following: Quan Hong 10840 Hillbrae Ct. San Diego, CA 92121 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 23, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 23, 2027 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007031 Fictitious business name(s): The Nail Mechanixx Located at: 1031/2 South Meadowbrook Dr San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Antonio L. Veasey 1031/2 South Meadowbrook Dr San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 24, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 24, 2027 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9005817 Fictitious business name(s): Allstar Professional Services --Allstar Tax Services Located at: 149 Buccaneer Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 03/09/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sara A. Santiesteban 149 Buccaneer Drive San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 09, 2027 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006848 Fictitious business name(s): DNA Fire Sprinkler Design --DNA Fire Sprinkler Systems Located at: 11541 Madera Rosa Way San Diego, CA 92124 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 03/23/2017 This business is hereby registered by the following: Delbar Rashidi 11541 Madera Rosa Way San Diego, CA 92124 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 22, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 22, 2027 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006467 Fictitious business name(s): Hernandez Home Repair Located at: 335th 36 Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 05/14/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Magdaleno Hernandez Mena

335th 36 Street San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 17, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 17, 2027 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9005845 Fictitious business name(s): Manifest H Located at: 8160 Mira Mesa Blvd. #144 San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego --8265 Gold Coast Dr. Unit 3 San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/04/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Felmie Rosalin Abalos 8265 Gold Coast Dr. Unit 3 San Diego, CA 92126 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 09, 2027 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006884 Fictitious business name(s): Jumping the broom Located at: 3515 Grove Street #210 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 02/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: PDS Consulting LLC 3515 Grove Street #210 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 23, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 23, 2027 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006392 Fictitious business name(s): TNT Solutions Real Estate --Family Affair Located at: 6638 Radio Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: TNT Solutions Real Estate 6638 Radio Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 16, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 16, 2027 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006650 Fictitious business name(s): Essential Junk Removal & Services Located at: 7383 Waite Drive La Mesa, CA 91941 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: Benito Claudio Pacheco 7383 Waite Drive La Mesa, CA 91941 --Margarita Vazquez Aguilar 7383 Waite Drive La Mesa, CA 91941 This statement was filed with

the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 18, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 18, 2027 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006458 Fictitious business name(s): A & R Insurance Services LLC Located at: 2340 East 8th St. Suite C National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 01/01/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: A & R Insurance Services LLC 2340 East 8th St. Suite C National City, CA 91950 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 17, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 17, 2027 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006418 Fictitious business name(s): Aries Enterprises Located at: 2340 East 8th St Suite C National City, CA 91950 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: Yazmin Guadiana 2340 East 8th St. Suite C National City, CA 91950 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 17, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 17, 2027 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006226 Fictitious business name(s): Guajardo Pride Located at: 211 Escuela St. San Diego, CA 92102 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: Daniel Guajardo 211 Escuela St. San Diego, CA 92102 --Mayte Estrada 211 Escuela St. San Diego, CA 92102 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 14, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 14, 2027 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9005969 Fictitious business name(s): Issum Za Located at: 17151/2 Klauber Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Derrick Bryant 17151/2 Klauber Ave San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 10, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 10, 2027 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006326 Fictitious business name(s): ABJ Officiating and Services Located at: 1201 Kelton Road San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Albert Bernard Jones 1201 Kelton Road San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 15, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 15, 2027 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006301 Fictitious business name(s): Excalibur Commercial Real Estate Services Located at: 4672 Mt. Gaways Dr. San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego --7869 Calle Juela La Jolla, CA 92037 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 03/15/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeffrey Perwin 4672 Mt. Gaways Dr. San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 15, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 15, 2027 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006122 Fictitious business name(s): Community Partners Consulting Located at: 9209 Kenwood Dr. Apt 10 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Trisha Ann Mejia 9209 Kenwood Dr. Apt 10 Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 14, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 14, 2027 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006121 Fictitious business name(s): Humanity Connected Located at: 9209 Kenwood Dr. Apt 10 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Trisha Ann Mejia 9209 Kenwood Dr. Apt 10 Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 14, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 14, 2027 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006153 Fictitious business name(s): the Adrienne Yvonne Collection Located at:

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521 Alene Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 03/14/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Adrienne Mahan 521 Alene Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 14, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 14, 2027 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9005622 Fictitious business name(s): Genesis Assistance Located at: 804 Angelus Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Dominic W. Littleton 804 Angelus Ave San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 07, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 07, 2027 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9005684 Fictitious business name(s): Premier Media and Tech Services Located at: 4160 Sitio Cielo Oceanside, CA 92057 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Clinique Brundidge Jingles 4160 Sitio Cielo Oceanside, CA 92057 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 08, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 08, 2027 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9005885 Fictitious business name(s): Mermaid Seamoss --Mer-Moss Located at: 2395 69th Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Marilyn Dunn Smith 2395 69th Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 09, 2027 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9005821 Fictitious business name(s): Alaria Skin --Alaria Skin Co. Located at: 8127 La Mesa Blvd Suite 107 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego --872 Carefree Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 01/24/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Alaria Skin Co. 8127 La Mesa Blvd Suite 107 La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 09, 2027 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9004985 Fictitious business name(s): ALS Auto Sales & Leasing Located at: 5752 Oberlin Drive Suite 221 San Diego, CA 92121 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 03/06/2017 This business is hereby registered by the following: Andrey Kutanov 10728 Woodlore Pl Las Vegas, NV 89144 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 28, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 28, 2027 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7

325 South Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 -------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2022-00007774CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung, Esq.

PROPOSED NAME: Ashley Candy Angulo Sanchez

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

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

The address of the court is: 325 S Melrose Drive Vista, CA 92081 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------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

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

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NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 325 South Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 North County 37-2022-00011622CU-PT-NC Petitioner or Attorney: Lauren Loea Miranda Williamson To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Lauren Loea Miranda Williamson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Lauren Loea Miranda Williamson PROPOSED NAME: Cassia Lauren Loea Willamson 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: May 17, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 25 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:

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Norma Araceli Guerra Alvarez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Norma Araceli Guerra Alvarez PROPOSED NAME: Norma Araceli Hajnabi Alvares 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: May 11, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

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: May 10, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2022-00011126CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Ashley Candy Sandoval Garcia To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Ashley Candy Sandoval Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ashley Candy Sandoval Garcia

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 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Courthouse, Rm. 225 37-2022-00010769CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Pedro Caceres To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Pedro Caceres filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Pedro Caceres PROPOSED NAME: Jr. B. Caceres 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: May 04, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Courthouse 37-2022-00010976CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Javier Jr Hernandez To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Javier Jr Hernandez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Javier Jr Hernandez PROPOSED NAME: Javier Escobar 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: May 05, 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.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 325 S Melrose Drive Vista, CA 92081 North County Regional Center 37-2022-00011058CU-PT-NC Petitioner or Attorney: Gregory Allen Schmidt To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Gregory Allen Schmidt filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Edward Phillip Reed IV PROPOSED NAME: Hicemal Schmidt 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: May 10, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 25 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.

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 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 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

SUMMONS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNT OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Case Number: 37-2021-00036240 -CU-PO-CTL NOTICE TO CROSS-DEFENDANT: DAVID QUINTERO, an individual; DRASHAWN WILLIAMS, an individual; and FOES 1 through 10, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY CROSS-COMPLAINANT: PINNACLE BAYSIDE DEVELOPMENT US, L.P., a California corporation;

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: San Diego Superior Court 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 The name, address, and telephone number of crosscomplainant’s attorney is: David G. Molinari, Joseph Gonnella, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP 225 Broadway, Suite 1460 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 687-3000 Summons Filed: 10/22/2021 Order For Publication Filed: 03/16/2022 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO NORTH COUNTY DIVISION Case Number: 37-2021-00009883 -CU-OE-NC Gregory J. Belnap, Esq., Peter W. Thompson, Esq., Heather N. Phillips, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff, Claudia Garcia NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK PUNITIVE DAMAGES Regarding CLAUDIA GARCIA, an individual; Plaintiff, v. HILLCREST CARE HOME, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, dba as COUNTRY GARDENS; ANGEL OF LOVE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; EVERSAILING MANAGEMENT, LLC a California Limited Liability Company; GOLDEN VISTA MANOR, LLC a California Limited Liability Company; LAVITA NUOVA MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC., a California Corporation; CHENG ZHE GUO, an individual; JENNY CASTELLANOS, an individual; THIAN TAN, an individual; AILA JENNICA SARAPAT, an individual; MING WANG, an individual; LI KINGSBERG, an individual; JUN LI, an individual and DOES 1-50 Defendants. NOTICE TO: LI KINGSBERG Plaintiff, CLAUDIA GARCIA (“Plaintiff ”), reserves the right to seek five million dollars ($5,000,000) in punitive

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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.

Dated: March 15, 2022 Submitted by: Gregory J. Belnap, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff, Claudia Garcia 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 ----------------------------------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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on May 12, 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 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: John A. Finley P.O. Box 13324 San Diego, CA 92170 (619) 892-1138 3/31, 4/7, 4/14

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PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Victoria Matthews Case Number: 37-2022-00010312-PR-LACTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Victoria Matthews A Petition for Probate has been filed by Reginald V. Matthews in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego The Petition For Probate requests that Reginald V. Matthews 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

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Interview: Actress Jenifer Lewis Promotes Social Media Literacy By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. . NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor Jenifer Lewis is everything you would imagine and more. Known and loved as “The Mother of Black Hollywood,” and named a “National Treasure,” by TV Guide, Lewis has been bringing her fabulous talents to the stage, small and big screen for decades. Whether putting the names of rogue students “on her list” as Dean Davenport on the iconic television show, “A Different World,” telling it like it is as Aunt Helen on “The Fresh Prince of BelAir” or serving love and shade as Ruby, the matriarch of the Johnson clan on the ABC hit show Black-ish, Lewis brings passion, skill and talent to her performances that have made her a household name and a beloved member of Hollywood. In addition to her screen presence, Lewis is also lauded for using social media to entertain, educate and inform. On Lewis’ social media platforms, you are as likely to find the Screen Actors Guild nominee belting out show tunes and improvising “in these streets” hits with R&B royalty like Brandy as you are to see Lewis getting her social media followers in formation for social justice issues like voting, protesting police brutality, mental health treatment and celebrating Black history and culture like Juneteenth. Lewis chuckles as I congratulate her on her 65th birthday and eye-high kicks to let Instagram followers know that age is just a number. Showing no signs of slowing down, Lewis, who is known as much for her activism as her acting, is taking on a new challenge—stopping the spread of misinformation about Covid19 on social media through a partnership with The Center for Black Health & Equity (The Center). The Center has launched TheTruthCheck.org, an online training resource to provide African Americans

with social media literacy and fact-checking skills to avoid the influence of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. “I lived through the AIDS pandemic,” says the thespian. “I saw how misinformation made a bad situation worse. We survived it and we will survive this,” Lewis testifies. The St. Louis native is the perfect person to serve as spokesperson for this campaign because she clearly understands the importance of social media and the consequences of misinformation in a pandemic. “I’m an Alpha female and I’m a leader and you have to know what you’re leading and that is why I partnered with the Center for Black Health & Equity on TheTruthCheck.org,’ she adds. Misinformation and disinformation, the intentional spread of misinformation in order to deceive targeted populations has resulted in the deaths of nearly 900,000 Americans. Most of those who have died from Covid-19 have been Indigenous, African American and Latinx for a variety of reasons. Black, Indigenous and Latinx populations are more likely to be employed as essential workers, increasing their exposure to the virus. They are more likely to work lowwage jobs which lack insurance and paid time off. Black, Native, and Latinx Americans are more likely to be uninsured than other populations, making them less likely to receive preventative care. Black Americans are more likely to have preexisting conditions that increase the risk of complications from the virus. Black, Native, and Latinx Americans are more likely to live in dense, multi-generational housing, making social distancing more difficult, and typically have less access to medical facilities and resources. This is why Lewis believes we all need to come together to

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help end the spread of Covid-19 because “if one of us has Covid, we all have Covid,” she says. The spread of misinformation through social media has to end because the consequences are dire for our community. “As Omicron and other variants continue the spread of COVID19, we are finding that the main sources African Americans rely on for information about the vaccines are also the sources not trusted, with social media being the main culprit,” said Delmonte Jefferson, executive director for The Center. “Yet, people repeat what they hear from social media without checking for accuracy first. This practice of receiving and sharing misinformation amplifies health disparities and harms the Black community. Truth Check aims to correct this contagious spread of inaccurate and false narratives.” “TheTruthCheck.org is one tool to help end the spread of misinformation” says Lewis. “You go there and learn what’s fake and what’s factual because social media is in some cases deliberately feeding us false information,” adds the Hollywood Walk of Fame awardee. “I believe it is critical to collectively lend our voices to share

the truth about COVID-19 and vaccines to empower our people to make sound, informed decisions about what is best to save lives,” said Lewis. “We should all be social media savvy and give it the side eye before we believe it and share it.” Misinformation isn’t the only reason Lewis joined TheTruthCheck.org campaign. “I joined because I care. I want people to have joy in their lives,” she states matter-of-factly. “It is time for us to come to the table and to have these conversations about the new reality. It will never be what it was. The world has changed, and we have to change with it. In order to change with it, you have to be educated about it.” Truth Check has been funded by the CDC Foundation to support The Center and effective community outreach initiatives centered on communities of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) to share accurate, culturally appropriate information about the COVID19 and influenza vaccines and to link adults to vaccine services. To learn more about the campaign and how to spot misinformation on social media, visit TheTruthCheck.org.

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Rhonda Smith, executive director of the California Black Health Network, is pleased to see the gap that CARE Court is closing but she is concerned about people the criminal justice program might miss. “If someone doesn’t pass the screening test, what happens to that person? What kind of safety net is there for them?” Smith asked. Bankhead believes CARE Court is a necessary measure in a society that has been rethinking crime and punishment. “In a humane, civil society members take into consideration disabling health considerations without punishing people for consequences of illnesses beyond their control,” points out Bankhead. “A CARE Court should result in lower costs for custodial care of people who have caused harm as additional resources and treatment alternatives will mean fewer people serving time in county jails and state prisons for charges that are essentially health violations,” continued Bankhead. While the US accounts for 5% of the world’s population, it

accounts for almost 25% of the world’s prisoners, according to the American Psychological Association. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Black people make up almost 40% of the nation’s incarcerated population, although they account for about 13% of the population. In California, the imprisonment rate of Black men alone is almost ten times higher than the rate for White men, according to numbers provided by the Public Policy Institute of California. “Because of the disproportionate incarceration of Black, indigenous and other people of color we would expect overall reductions in incarceration rates with accompanying improvements in community health and wellbeing,” said Bankhead. “In CARE Court the criminalization of young Black men and women will hopefully be eliminated, shifted and lifted as seriously mentally ill people of color will be evaluated more compre hensively for mental illness and offered real support, treatment, alternatives and opportunities to heal,” she continued.

In June 2016, she was awakened in her home by a robber who punched her repeatedly in the face, dragged her out of her bedroom and beat her before making off with the coin and other items. Soskin, then 94, recovered and returned to work just weeks after the attack. The coin was replaced. Soskin also was honored with entry into the Congressional Record. Glamour Magazine named her woman of the year in 2018. Experts estimate that about 10% to 25% of the nation’s prison population suffer from severe mental illness and 42% struggle with substance addiction. According to California Health Policy Strategies, open mental health cases in California increased by 42% between 2009 and 2019. During that same period, the yearly average of daily intakes of open mental health cases increased by 62%. The U.S. Department of Housing

National Park Service Ranger Betty Reid Soskin smiles during an interview at Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, Calif., July 12, 2016. Soskin, the nation’s oldest active park ranger, is hanging up her smokey hat at the age of 100. She retired Thursday, March 31, 2022, after more than 15 years at the park, the National Park Service announced. Soskin “spent her last day providing an interpretive program to the public and visiting with coworkers,” a Park Service statement said. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

and Urban Develop-ment estimated in 2015 that 45% of the nation’s homeless population suffered from mental illness. “There’s nothing compassionate about continuing to allow the current cycle of homelessness and incarceration to continue. My Administration will continue hosting CARE Court roundtables across the state listening to impacted Californians and stakeholders about their experiences and needs,” Newsom said.

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